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Tinman’s Telltale Heart

@bcmfietser.bsky.social

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PhD, poorly socialized sociologist, Saint Paul bikescum, Planning Commissioner, Board of Zoning Appeals, Met Council TAB (non-motorized rep). Vélo Vivant, transportation equity, sustainable living, some science policy. he/him

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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 1h

Whenever I see an asshole driving like 35 miles per hour on a narrow residential side street and punish-passing cyclists, I always run the plate ... and I am constantly amazed how our cops and political elite allow drivers like this to terrorize our neighborhoods: howsmydrivingny.nyc/tajpl3oz

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Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 12h

Onanism as only a malignant narcissist is capable of.

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Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 12h

Lololol. Even Colbert went there! 😂😂😂

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 12h

No comment on the neckgina tho?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12h

‘The worst of all time’: Trump rails against ‘super bad’ Time magazine cover

Despite the glowing story, the cover earned the ire of the US president with criticism of his appearance It is a glowing story in a publication Donald Trump has long exalted – but for one catch. The cover picture, the president decreed, “may be the Worst of All Time”. Time magazine’s paean to Trump’s role in brokering a Gaza ceasefire, leading its 10 November issue, was accompanied by a photo of the president taken from below and with the sun behind his head. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 12h

Gawddamnit Matt

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Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 13h

1999: someday the internet will be a record of everything that ever happened

2025: someday the internet will be a record of everything that never happened

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 14h

Over half of all articles on the Internet are now written by AI

(via Axios)

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Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 15h

It’s Gouda for you

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 16h

Haven’t been following this, so apologies if redundant, but have you checked out KEXP out of Seattle? @kexp-feed.nvm2u.com

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Ryan O'Horo @redteamwrangler.bsky.social · 16h

I try not to share a lot of doom news, but I think it's important to acknowledge that this administration has murdered 27 people in the Caribbean after a total of 5 attacks on boats in international waters.

They should be held accountable for every one of these crimes against humanity.

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Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 16h

I see. Well, not gonna describe it…

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 16h

Indeed. ABAB. All Billionaires Are Boneheads.

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 16h

I’m put in mind of a particular scene from S1 of Orange is the New Black…🥴

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 16h

Don’t know but I hate it. Some variant of their former cartoon « mascot » which, I just learned the Corp apparently « killed » back in February? Because we apparently must have waifu owls now? Having finished the French course I’m looking for a replacement app.

www.creativebloq.com/art/2d-anima...

Duolingo's bizarre anime series is causing controversy already

The Duo cartoon has sparked fierce linguistic debate.

www.creativebloq.com

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 19h

What the hell @duolingoverde.bsky.social
What makes you think I want a tarted-up/Lolita-ized cartoon owl presented to me for completing a lesson? FOH with that.

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ryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 20h

I'm sorry, she doesn't even have terminal cancer, I can't support that

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 22h

🚨 The DSCC — led by Kirsten Gillibrand, Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff, and Lisa Blunt Rochester — has formed a joint fundraising committee with Janet Mills.

Mills, running against Graham Platner in the Maine Democratic Senate primary, would become the oldest freshman (79) ever elected, to a 6-year term.

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Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 21h

Interesting, as HealthPartners has long been a TPA for many of their "self-insuring" clients. And since they operate as a not-for-profit, I would expect their costs to be lower than those of a for-profit like UHC. Unless UHC gave a sweet-heart sign-up deal to your employer to get them on board.

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 22h

Interesting. Wasn't aware of UMR but looking them up I see they are just a "third party administrator" for UnitedHealthcare. Not surprised to see that UHC is apparently part of your new "normal." I also wonder whether UMR is actually just a subsidiary of UHC?

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 22h

Uff da. Sorry this has become normal!

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 22h

That really sucks. Sorry that’s become your new normal.

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 23h

a person is riding a bike on a bridge over a body of water

Alt: People riding a pedal-driven cart on railroad tracks on a railroad trestle over a river.

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Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 23h

This begins the most annoying waiting period for those intent on using SWLRT. I lived through this with the BlueLine decades ago. Just painful to watch for *months* actual LRT cars traversing clearly completed infrastructure, devoid of actual riders.

UnlivingMetal @unlivingmetal.bsky.social · 23h

It's arrived! The first LRV has made it to the Southwest Station area.

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Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 23h

May I ask which insurance provider and which care-system you’re with? Totally understand if you don’t wish to share either.

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Indigiqueer Hummingbird ~*For Good*~ @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 1d

TPT program re: police/ "how George Floyd's murder was a century in the making"

• coming to TPT 2 -Tue Oct 21 @ 7p &
• coming to TPT LIFE -Thur Oct 23 @ 8p

(probably also streaming at some point on TPT passport, which we have)

Minneapolis St Paul & beyond, take note 📺

Paradox - echoes of reform & the Minneapolis police

Paradox in red in front of a black & white photo of a cop car

MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE
Paradox: Echoes of Reform & The Minneapolis Police Historian Yohuru Williams explores the history of reforming the Minneapolis Police and how George Floyd's murder was a century in the making. The streaming series is a compelling blend of deep research, candid interviews, and rare archival footage. "Paradox" peers into the past of mayoral politics, community activism, and police union pushback to better consider our public safety future.
Twin Cities PBS Originals.
TPT 2 Tuesday, October 21, 7 pm
TPT LIFE Thursday, October 23, 8 pm

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Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 1d

Da yout working at Widmers referred to it as « Hedgies » to me recently and I got the vapors.

Tinman’s Telltale Heart @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 1d

You mean a « square » of Heggies?

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