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Stephen R. Smith

@stephensmith.bsky.social

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Programmer & Writer. Owner @ http://Alignsoft.com. Writer & Curator @ http://365tomorrows.com; a new SciFi flash fiction story daily. Coffee & solar powered. He/Him * I also love sarcasm

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Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 1m

Cheers Jeremy!

Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 1h

In fairness this administration should be writing everything in Comic Sans, the font of undiscerning clowns everywhere. Dangerous, racist, misogynistic, authoritarian clowns.

Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 1h

"Mr Inbetween is an Australian dark comedy-crime drama television series. Set within the suburbs of Sydney, Raymond "Ray" Shoesmith (Scott Ryan) is a hitman for hire who makes a life out of balancing his criminal activities with his obligations to friends and family."

Excellent. Loved it. 10/10.

Mr Inbetween is an Australian dark comedy-crime drama television series which premiered on FX on 25 September 2018 in the United States, followed by Fox Showcase in Australia on 1 October 2018. The series is a serialisation of the 2005 feature film The Magician, which was created, written by and starred Scott Ryan. Ryan reprises his lead role and is also the writer for the series, which is directed by Nash Edgerton.

Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 6h

Tron: Ares

Visually it's stunning. Conceptually it's pretty cool. The writing was ok - no eye rolling, but I felt like Legacy got more done, told more story than this did. Leto? Didn't hate him in this. If it fails, it's not on him. I had fun. Legacy was a better movie, but this is good. 7/10

Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 11h

Tron time.

Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 13h

"It’s not that I have something to hide. I have nothing I want you to see."
– Anon (movie)

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Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 13h

[LEG • PT-BR] BECK - LOSER - LIVE @ BBC SESSIONS

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Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 13h

Just slightly ahead of its time!

Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 13h

Morning Kyle!

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Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 13h

Sending much love. ❤️

Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 13h

But what will become of the oil barons and their nesting yachts?

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 15h

Solar in California now out-generates fossil fuels. California’s vast solar farms, now backed by giant batteries, have flipped the state’s electricity balance, driving record emissions drops and lower power prices. buff.ly/pqjGMg8
#ShareGoodNewsToo

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Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 14h

No King, No God. Just flesh and blood.

Send this to someone who still cares about democracy #shorts #newmusic #nokings #explore

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Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 22h

More courage and integrity in that woman right there than every uniformed goon in that room combined. Respect!

Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 23h

"No coffee for me thanks, just pour me a tepid cup of water."

Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 1d

A reminder Spotify fucks smaller artists out of their money, platforms Joe Rogan, and runs recruiting ads for ICE.

Maybe don’t share links to music on Spotify.

YouTube likely isn’t a lot better, but at least their douchebaggery is more thinly distributed.

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 1d

We need to talk about how social media algorithms push moms down a slippery slope of distrust.

From "Are my kids getting enough support in school?" To "Maybe I should homeschool." To "Maybe modern medicine is bad."

I've seen this first-hand in research I'm doing on parenting apps. 1/🧵

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Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 1d

TOO DUNE TOO FURIOUS

Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 1d

I almost asked what happened on Twitter to drive another wave this way, but I've honestly stopped caring. Anyone who stayed that long thinking that was ok is likely well ripe for a swift blocking anyway. They can enjoy their fresh pedanticism in isolation.

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Simon • Beats🎶❤️‍🔥🎶 @simonjester007.bsky.social · 1d

youtu.be/wk_Dlx6VL6c?... #BlueBeats 😁 @bawalker.bsky.social @walks30.bsky.social @rickonthelake.bsky.social @alice58.bsky.social @grolaw-me.bsky.social @heatherpics1.bsky.social @daerickgross.com @blackcheeseburger.bsky.social @chrismo.bsky.social @evodaily.bsky.social @stephensmith.bsky.social

Funny Rush Moments

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WIRED @wired.com · 1d

Protesting this weekend? Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy.

How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

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Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, but nesting yachts gotta nest.

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Monteiro @monteiro.bsky.social · 1d

We could feed, clothe, and house so many human beings.

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

OpenAI has pledged to spend $1 trillion in the next five years.

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Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 1d

If you haven't seen him talk, worth hunting down a vid. Ill see if I can find one for you...

UAW @uaw.org · 1d

🧵 The United Auto Workers have endorsed Graham Platner for the United States Senate in Maine.

As a U.S. military veteran, oyster farmer, and proud lifelong Mainer, @grahamformaine.bsky.social is a true fighter for the working class.

Photo of Graham Platner, candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine. Photo courtesy of grahamformaine.com.

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Stephen R. Smith @stephensmith.bsky.social · 1d

"Maybe if we underpaid politicians and overpaid teachers, there would be smarter people and less stupid laws."
– Morgan Freeman

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