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The Mutant Fam @themutantfam.bsky.social · 1h
“Here we come for JOE BOB'S HALLOWEEN HOUSE PARTY, the LAST Halloween show of #TheLastDriveIn. We're gonna party like the plague victims in Nosferatu! Starting at 9 ET/6 PT next Friday the 23rd. The best part: Folks on Death Row can do ANYTHING WE WANT!” - @therealjoebob123.bsky.social #MutantFam
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nick pants @nickpants.bsky.social · 3h
caillou-looking ass serial killer
caillou’s head on child jason’s body
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Matthew Perpetua @fluxblog.bsky.social · 11h
I've created a new directory for all my playlists mapping out the history of POP as a genre - dive in! I'll be making and adding more playlists in the future to further flesh this out fluxblog.substack.com/p/fluxblog-5...
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Fluxblog 566: A history of pop music in 31 playlists
A directory of playlists telling the story of pop, with deep dives into sub-genres and eras
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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
New: an AI company now lets cops identify specific houses, using data from Zillow and Airbnb, based on a single photo. It's part of Raven, previously called Geospy. Company previously demoed its tools to catch people vandalizing Flock cameras or protesters www.404media.co/ai-company-l...
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AI Company Lets Cops Pinpoint Specific Houses Based on a Single Interior Photo
Raven, previously called GeoSpy, lets cops figure out what specific Airbnb or Zillow property a photo was taken in.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
ALA tracks attempts to ban or censor books in libraries and schools by compiling reports from library workers and media coverage to identify censorship trends and the books challenged most frequently. Here are the Top 11 Most Challenged Books from 2025. Learn more: ala.org/top10. #BannedBooksWeek
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 08/10/2026
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A senator tried to ban gambling on prediction markets—now she's a Kalshi lobbyist
Sen. Blanche Lincoln wrote law that let US ban sports-event contracts. She lobbies for the other side now.
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bryan newbold @bnewbold.net · 07/10/2026
ah damn, RIP Margaret Hamilton. she took safety-critical software engineering seriously, and got people to the moon and back. news.mit.edu/2026/margare...
old photos of a woman (Margaret Hamilton) standing next to a tall stack of books (printouts of Apollo space mission software source code)
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Steven Godfrey @stevengodfrey.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Take a second today and check out @fmckindra.bsky.social on his reckoning with Arkansas fandom as a gay black man, and the story of E. Lynn Harris (which I certainly didn't know about) arktimes.com/food-and-cul...
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Can a Black gay man still call the hogs? - Arkansas Times
White heteronormativity has long dominated the University of Arkansas. What does that mean for Black gay Arkansans?
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Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Read the full essay below
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Is sandboxing sufficient to contain rogue agents?
Quick caveats: this is a post on AI safety, written by a cryptography professor. If that troubles you, you should read something else. I try hard not to work on AI (except when the topic occasional…
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David at FOIAball @foiaball.com · 01/10/2026
Arkansas' procurement system is called HOGBID
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 28/09/2026
"You leave the carnival with your arm around your girl and climb behind the wheel of your car. It feels like nothing could go wrong." buff.ly/F7QhXVL
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Bruce Springsteen or Stephen King?
1. You take Mary out for a nice drive. Disaster ensues. 2. Bit by bit, this town is killing you. 3. Two remorseless killers careen across a deser...
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White Water Tavern @whitewatertavern.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The one and only Mike Cooley of the Drive-By Truckers returns to the White Water for a two night stand on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th ⚡️ Tickets for these exceptional nights of songwriting go on sale at www.whitewatertavern.com at 10 a.m. this Friday, September 25th.
The one and only Mike Cooley of the Drive-By Truckers returns to the White Water for a two night stand on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th ⚡️ Tickets for these exceptional nights of songwriting go on sale at www.whitewatertavern.com at 10 a.m. this Friday, September 25th.

Mike Cooley is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as a member of the Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. The Alabama musical style blends elements of rock, country, and Americana, and he is recognized for his sharp, evocative lyrics and distinctive guitar work. As one of the band's primary songwriters, Cooley has written numerous iconic tracks for Drive-By Truckers, with his songs often exploring themes of personal introspection, Southern identity, and social commentary. Alongside bandmate Patterson Hood, Cooley has been a driving force behind the band's evolution since their formation in the late 1990s, contributing to their gritty, honest sound and critical success.

In addition to his work with the band, Cooley has pursued a solo career, releasing his debut solo album The Fool on Every Cornerin December 2012. The album showcases his storytelling prowess and ability to create poignant, introspective songs with a more stripped-down, intimate sound compared to his work with Drive-By Truckers. Known for his wit and keen observational style, Cooley's solo work highlights his versatility as an artist, cementing his place as an influential figure in contemporary American roots music.
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VHS Vault @vhsvault.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Toxic Avenger (1986) (PAL VHS) : 878s
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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Ken Tremendous @kentremendous.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I wish there were a single sentence that could simultaneously encapsulate and explain every single problem we have in modern society.
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Chris Jones @jonesforar.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
BREAKING: Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved AR-02 from Safe Republican to Likely Republican. Our momentum is real, but ratings don’t win elections. People do. Seven weeks. Every door. Every voter. #ChrisJonesforCongress #AR02 #CrystalBall
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Eric @uwebollocks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The only tribute that matters today
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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Arkansas PBS sheds 2,300 donors. Carlton Wing did this, for no reason. And as long as he's at the helm, those donors aren't coming back. #arpx #arnews #arleg www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/se...
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Arkansas TV reports loss of 2,300 donors since its rebranding | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Arkansas TV, formerly known as Arkansas PBS and Arkansas Educational Telecommunications Network, has lost nearly 2,300 donors since the statewide television network's controversial rebranding as Arkan...
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Thomas Spooks 🎃👻💀 @thomasfuchs.at · 11/09/2026
How is age verification going?
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ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver's licenses stolen | TechCrunch
The ID checking company said the data breach included people's full names and driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents.
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Shutdown Fullcast @shutdownfullcast.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Haunted Jukebox, with Rockin’ Rachel Roll @hauntedjukebox.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
‘Case you missed it last week, there’s an ALL-NEW Haunted Jukebox up on Mixcloud - jumpin’, swingin’ RnR/R&B/rockabilly/doo-wop & more, perfect for a chilly auld night in early autumn… www.mixcloud.com/rockinrachelroll/haunted-jukebox-25-september-2026 #musicsky #nowspinning #radio #DJ #nowplaying
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Haunted Jukebox #25 (September 2026) by RockinRachelRoll
Autumn is in the air, birds are on the wing, and the leaves are starting to fall, so what better time to gather round this Haunted Jukebox for a strong medicinal dose of red-hot rock'n'roll?
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Wade @wadeaustin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Cleaning music
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White Water Tavern @whitewatertavern.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
On this date 50 years ago today, the White Water Tavern opened its doors for the very first time. In a society where so many of the old-school, beloved places are rapidly vanishing, we are ineffably grateful to still be standing after half a century.
On this date 50 years ago today, the White Water Tavern opened its doors for the very first time. In a society where so many of the old-school, beloved places are rapidly vanishing, we are ineffably grateful to still be standing after half a century.

We feel endlessly indebted to the artists who bare their souls upon our modest stage, our enormously generous patrons who share their encouragement and hard-earned dollar, and our vital staff, past and present, who’ve sacrificed a lot of blood, sweat, and tears in order to keep this beer joint and gathering place alive.

Thank you for the last 50 years. Cheers to many more.
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VHS Vault @vhsvault.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Coors Light with Don Adams (USA, 1986) : 22s
Screenshot from VHS tape, video frame at 22 seconds.
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Virtual Dust Bunny @virtualdustbunny.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
25 years ago today, television animation was changed with the introduction of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. It marked the official debut (after the stealth premieres) of ATHF, Sealab 2021 and The Brak Show
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Adult Swim: Premiere Promo (2001)
YouTube video by Daniel Hill
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Matt Cate @matthewcate.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Hey, @rcfp.org and @freedom.press: Unusually, this district judge (Rudofsky) actually has a standing order proactively inviting submission of amicus briefs.
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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
went and tried the shirt that hides you from AI surveillance cameras, made this little video about it: www.404media.co/this-digital...
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Wade @wadeaustin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Welcome to Bluesky. Please familiarize yourself with the following accounts to understand the range of opinions it is acceptable to express.
Gibbons, Williams, Newton
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kate bush’s husband @airbagged.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
RIP TO ONE OF THE GREATEST TO EVER DO IT
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David Leigh Roth @notonebit.com · 25/08/2026
You can donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here donate.imaginationlibrary.com
donate.imaginationlibrary.com
Home
Make a donation and support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in communities around the world and help put more books into the hands of more children.
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Star Trek Shots @startrekshots.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Carol Kane and puppeteer Ingrid Hansen with puppet Scotty and Pelia from "Level Five Transporter Accident", STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS (2026)
Carol Kane and puppeteer Ingrid Hansen with puppet Scotty and Pelia from "Level Five Transporter Accident".

Accoridng to Executive Producer Henry Alonso Meyers, the writing team worked hard to make the offbeat story feel like a genuine episode of STAR TREK: "Yes, we were going to have fun. Yes, we were going to do all of these things, but if it doesn’t feel like STAR TREK, what are we doing? That was what we had to hold to throughout the entire episode. I mean, one, we had not done a transporter accident episode yet, and we felt like this was an opportunity to do a transporter accident at a level which it had not been done before in STAR TREK.”
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Walter MOONdale @dabenner.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
That's right any girls or boys who feel were molested should ring a special Linda McMahon hotline. For more information please Google McMahon ring boys
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Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Netflix starts running SCTV on September 1…. most likely the same package that’s been on Prime in Canada this year (some music substitutions, some missing sketches) collider.com/sctv-netflix...
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Forget ‘SNL,’ Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy’s Classic Sketch Series Is Officially Coming to Netflix
SCTV is officially coming to Netflix for the first time, with all six seasons and 135 episodes expected to arrive next month.
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Arkansas Times @arktimes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Democrat Chris Jones continues to pick up steam -- and positive poll numbers -- in his race against Republican incumbent French Hill for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
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Chris Jones gets another boost in race against French Hill - Arkansas Times
Two polls in and Chris Jones is still leading Rep. French Hill in their race for the 2nd Congressional District.
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Matthew Perpetua @fluxblog.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
New playlist TODAY'S SOPHISTICATED BACKGROUND MUSIC - with all due respect! 3 hours of mostly jazzy instrumentals from recently released records 🛳️ Spotify open.spotify.com/playlist/2A5... ⛴️ Apple music.apple.com/us/playlist/... 🚢 YouTube www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Arkansas Times @arktimes.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Have Arkansans come to their senses? A new poll shows more likely voters like Hallie Shoffner than Tom Cotton.
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Shoffner takes lead against Cotton – yes, you read that right - Arkansas Times
Hallie Shoffner has edged in front of incumbent Tom Cotton in their race for U.S. Senate in a recent poll conducted by Hendrix College and Talk Business & Politics.
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Robert Komaniecki @komaniecki.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
How do I explain to small business owners that the menu on the left is one billion times more appealing than the one on the right
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Wade @wadeaustin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Tres Hombres. Great Album. Greater Gatefold
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Wade @wadeaustin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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A researcher at the Old State House discovered slave auctions had once taken place on museum grounds. Her bosses told her to stay silent. - Arkansas Times
“They immediately said, ‘Do not mention this to anyone.’ They said to keep researching, but don’t say anything about it because they might be watching,“ researcher Tessa Wahlquist said. “They” were me...
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Jo Kibble (Political Animal) @politicanimal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
You have to think how utterly soul-destroying it must be to be so low down the pecking order of the pro-Iran hacking groups that you are sent to sort-of take down Bluesky.
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Joshua Bowman @thalesdisciple.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Working on an A.I. policy for my calculus classes. Decided to be upfront about the current situation with LLMs and to give a heartfelt explanation for why the course still matters.
Al policy

Context

Artificial Intelligence, or "A.l.," Is a broad term used to refer to several different kinds of technologies. The kind most relevant to this class are Large Language Models (LLMs), which use mathematics to analyze large amounts of human-produced text and then generate new text that simulates what a human might write in response to prompts or questions. Some examples of LLMs are OpenAl's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and Google's Gemini.Current LLMs can provide a solution to any calculus problem I give you. So why should we work on them, you might ask? Here's the thing: for the most part, the problems were already solved anyway. Calculus as a subject is nearly 400 years old. It has reached into virtually every modern scientific and economic field. And while I would like to believe that I have crafted a few new problems with some small amount of originality tailored to this class, for the most part I have curated a collection of exercises drawn from my years of teaching calculus. Those exercises come from textbooks, workshops, friends, and other fields of study, as well as my own invention.
And they nearly all have known solutions, often with fairly standard approaches.
Before A.I. became widely available, you could find those solutions in another textbook, or from a friend's notes, or through a repository on the internet.The point of this class is not necessarily to solve problems that have never been solved before. It is for you to develop habits of thinking that are used by mathematicians, scientists, and policymakers-to develop a sort of mental toolbox that can be applied to new problems. If along the way you happen to find a new way of solving one of the class exercises, that's great! I am constantly learning new things from my students. But you will be bereft of discovery if you rely on a LLM for solutions to the calculus problems before you. Here I mean the discovery of having your own realizations, crystallizing your own internal understanding, claiming the knowledge in a way that cannot be taken away from you.
That ownership is what I want for you, and that is what the course is built around.
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Arkansas Times @arktimes.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Arkansas librarians are having to figure out how to prevent young readers from accessing books with sexual content, lest they face criminal charges under a state law that could go into effect any day now. The Arkansas Advocate reports. arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
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Arkansas librarians grapple with enforcing book restriction law after court ruling - Arkansas Times
A law that makes Arkansas librarians criminally liable for distributing content that might be considered obscene is creating a lot of confusion.
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Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Libraries make us a harder target for authoritarianism. Equal access to info, ideas, and space that doesn’t require a purchase to belong. Also: using the library means money stays in your community instead of streaming out to Amazon. 📚 What’s checked out on your card right now?
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The Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 08/08/2026
The Tacoma Police Department estimates over 30 cats were free-roaming on board a deserted watercraft Thursday - with no sign of the owner.
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A ghost ship with a crew of cats? Empty boat near Tacoma beach full of mews
The Tacoma Police Department estimates over 30 cats were free-roaming on board a deserted watercraft Thursday - with no sign of the owner.
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John Moe @johnmoe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I’ll take this one.
Craig Finn singing on stage
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Isaac Fitzgerald @isaacfitzgerald.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📚🏆
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Comic Anthony Jeselnik is the internet's newest literary tastemaker — with this author inked near his heart
Known for dark one-liners and ruthless humor, comedian Anthony Jeselnik is surprisingly earnest about the solitary magic of great books. His love of literature has led to leading a book club with a de...
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Roddy McDowall chilling on the set of PLANET OF THE APES (1968)
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Comfortably Boo @numb.comfortab.ly · 04/08/2026
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Rod Hilton
@rodhilton@mastodon.social

He talked about electric cars. I don't know anything about cars, so when people said he was a genius I figured he must be a genius.

Then he talked about rockets. I don't know anything about rockets, so when people said he was a genius I figured he must be a genius.

Now he talks about software. I happen to know a lot about software & Elon Musk is saying the stupidest shit I've ever heard anyone say, so when people say he's a genius I figure I should stay the hell away from his cars and rockets.

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