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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · 2h

Human responses: always the most authentic. #NotmyGenAI #ThievesWithoutHonour

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Helen McCarthy @glider.bsky.social · 1h

Every weekend needs a bit of that art punk vibe.

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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · 1h

You really want this. Trust me.

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John Shirley @johnshirley2024.bsky.social · 4h

If Trump and Hegseth try a military takeover--I don't believe most of the military will stand for it. My message to the Trump regime is, see you on the corner of...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 13h

The National Cartoonists Society and Lakes International Comic Art Festival have announced Frank Quitely as the winner of the Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art

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Frank Quitely announced as winner of the Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art

Top British artists joins the ranks of this prestigious award’s winners

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John Shirley @johnshirley2024.bsky.social · 14h

The tradition is not to sue, as suing is costly, unless pro bono lawyers step up. But in this time of AI deepfakes of candidates, I think they should sue. They should sue any pac that pays for this fraud; sue the owners of AIs used to make it. It's defamation and it's fraudulent.

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US senate candidate El-Sayed touches on AI deepfake spreading online

A candidate running for U.S. Senate is ready to set the record straight after an AI deep fake video was posted on social media.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 16h

It's as if he is TRYING to lose the midterms. With historically low approval ratings, it would be wise to avoid the press altogether. Instead, he gives TIME magazine this bonkers, unhinged & l-e-n-g-t-h-y stream-of consciousness interview, pathologically lying throughout. shorturl.at/PMvVB

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Read TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview Transcript

The U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections.

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John Shirley @johnshirley2024.bsky.social · 17h

as predicted.

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 17h

⚔️🔥Wanna see what’s in the brand new HERO SLAM expansion pack? I made a quick unboxing video so you can see everything, while also trying to speed through some of the cards to keep a bit of surprise 🫡 💖 Hero Slam: Curse Of The Cat Demon is out NOW! (Requires original Hero Slam game)

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Naomi Klein Is Spot On.......

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mariaevajarrous.bsky.social @mariaevajarrous.bsky.social · 21h

We've paid enough for his illegal involvement in our government. Nobody wants this bastard in there. We have enough of them right now. Call your representatives.☎️

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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · 23h

Yesterday, after a ritual purification ceremony, six seals were broken and six doors of the 8th-century Shoso-In Imperial Treasure House were opened to remove the 60 treasures going on display at the Nara National Museum later this month. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/art/... shosoin-ten.jp/en/

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The 78th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures | 正倉院展

This is the official website of Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures held every autumn. It provides you with the highlights of the exhibition and other related information.

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Helen McCarthy @glider.bsky.social · 23h

Some people have no idea that the right not to be murdered has to apply to everyone or it applies to no-one.

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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · 23h

Oh I am SO there for this! Get your Old Norse fix from some of the Icelanders whose multi-grandparents lived it.

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Helen McCarthy @glider.bsky.social · 21h

So I suppose that scuppers the Reform/Tory pact then?

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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This week from #AnimationObsessive how Rintaro gambled on bringing Katsuhiro Otomo into anime. Great, fully sourced research. animationobsessive.substack.com/p/how-katsuh...

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How Katsuhiro Otomo Entered Animation

A story from the 1980s.

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MingTheMerciless @mingthemercyless.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

And he didn't do it alone.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 02/10/2026

What are we even doing anymore, people

A four pack of Oreo chicken and waffle flavored cookies

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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I was making potato salad and I found a tiny brown shriveled raisin and I was pretty upset but it turned out to just be JKR's soul so I threw the whole thing out and power-washed my kitchen.

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Patch Zircher @patrickzircher.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Honestly, if we destroy the place that gave birth to us, the Earth, I'd rather we did not infest other planets with our species.

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Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 01/10/2026

Reminder: Dark Horse Compact Editions are coming in 2027! Learn more: bit.ly/4iVIFat Collect your favorite series in travel-sized 5.5" x 8.5" Compact Edition volumes, priced at $9.99. More Compact Editions will be announced in the future, so please stay tuned for more information! 🙌

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 01/10/2026

Huh, wonder if any of my books show up on this list (Checks) (Redshirts is at #1) Good, good, carry on then (Some other very excellent choices on the list as well) www.polygon.com/most-fun-sci...

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8 Most Entertaining Sci-Fi Books of the 21st Century

Get some laughs with psychic cats, friendly aliens, and snarky cyborgs

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Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Guess we’re just stuck with mocking users and throwing them in the garbage when we see them on a table.

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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pathetic and Insanity 😡 I've been there.

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mr-yoyito.bsky.social @mr-yoyito.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Excellent political cartoon. It’s too bad Ed Sheeran won’t get it.

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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Release ALL the Epstein files NOW!

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ResJudicata22 @resjudicata22.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Cartoonist: Mike Luckovich

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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

gocomics.com/garymarkstein

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

25th Amendment? We can’t even get network news to air it or even mention it. It’s a massive national media coverup to hide the fact the we have an addled president.

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CBF @cblessings.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#StudioGhibli presentations for Seed Talks this month: 5 October live in Leicester, 18 October live online at 10pm UK/5pm EST. Book here: www.seedtalks.co.uk/tickets?sear... history

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Seed Talks | Fascinating lectures in relaxed spaces

Join brilliant live talks in cities around the UK and online. Learn about psychology, folklore, history, science, and more. Get tickets and find out more.

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Helen McCarthy @glider.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy October butterflies! Here's #SomethingBeautiful - this morning's moon looking pale and interesting, a true Pre-Raphaelite beauty drowning in blue sky as still and clear as a gazing pool.

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Helen McCarthy @glider.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

All online betting should be banned and we should return to the days when betting shops had restricted opening hours. Gambling is an addiction as pernicious as any drug. Why is it treated differently? #FollowTheMoney

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

✨A WILD HERO SLAM EXPANSION PACK APPEARS!✨ HERO SLAM: CURSE OF THE CAT DEMON is out TODAY! Includes LOADS of new heroes, new sidequests, a brand new imp, and the most TERRIBLE VILLAIN EVER FACED! ⚔️Mix your heroes together with the original game (required) and send them off on brand new adventures!

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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

An article from Khoa Trinh explaining how (and why) different #anime use different styles tailored to their story and their target audience. He's a great follow - fascinating material straight from the studio frontlines. www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-an...

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Why Anime Art Styles Look So Different

Shonen renders weight, kids' anime simplifies to silhouette, art films break every rule. Three forces decide every anime art style: audience, production, functi

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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #NationalPoetryDay to sll poets and poetry lovers.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Just one week to go until SLEEPERS! And here's the link to buy tickets to these upcoming events...

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 1444: Don't waste time trying to identify trends. Publishers have whole departments to do this, and are still routinely surprised by "surprise bestsellers." Instead, write what you love, and hope other people will love it, too...

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