Mick
@bettlebrox.bsky.social
Donegal Lad living in Massachusetts, works on big clustered compute systems for academics and in my spare time writes some Ruby on Rails code and tries to forget how to code in Java. Hikes, bikes, drinks beers, plays Quake.
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Re-upping this for the afternoon:
Humblebundle to support World Central Kitchen, and get a bunch of my books from @tordotcom.bsky.social including Murderbot and Witch King! #booksky
www.humblebundle.com/books/martha...
www.humblebundle.com/books/martha...
Humble Book Bundle: Martha Wells' Murderbot and More by TOR
Fall in love with Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries series—the engine behind the hit AppleTV adaptation—and help support World Central Kitchen.
www.humblebundle.com
August 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Re-upping this for the afternoon:
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Happy 4th of July, Batman.
July 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Happy 4th of July, Batman.
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As the saying goes, those who don't remember our history are doomed to repeat it. That's what inspired Martin Mycielski to compile what came to be known as the Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide ahead of Trump's first term. And now, perhaps it's time—or past time—to dust it off once again.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As the saying goes, those who don't remember our history are doomed to repeat it. That's what inspired Martin Mycielski to compile what came to be known as the Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide ahead of Trump's first term. And now, perhaps it's time—or past time—to dust it off once again.
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Empathy ...
Oh yes it’s a pattern of well established behavior-preying upon anyone perceived as vulnerable.
May 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Empathy ...
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Via Boston's #WBUR: media.wbur.org/wp/2025/05/P...
" ... running an after school program & the kids who are coming into your program lose access to Medicaid that's not just a problem for the healthcare provider. That's a problem for you because now the kids coming in your door have health problems
" ... running an after school program & the kids who are coming into your program lose access to Medicaid that's not just a problem for the healthcare provider. That's a problem for you because now the kids coming in your door have health problems
media.wbur.org
May 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Via Boston's #WBUR: media.wbur.org/wp/2025/05/P...
" ... running an after school program & the kids who are coming into your program lose access to Medicaid that's not just a problem for the healthcare provider. That's a problem for you because now the kids coming in your door have health problems
" ... running an after school program & the kids who are coming into your program lose access to Medicaid that's not just a problem for the healthcare provider. That's a problem for you because now the kids coming in your door have health problems
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🗓️ There are 1411 days until January 20, 2029.
In the shadows loom,
Hate blooms like fall's wilted leaves,
Empires crumble slow.
In the shadows loom,
Hate blooms like fall's wilted leaves,
Empires crumble slow.
March 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
🗓️ There are 1411 days until January 20, 2029.
In the shadows loom,
Hate blooms like fall's wilted leaves,
Empires crumble slow.
In the shadows loom,
Hate blooms like fall's wilted leaves,
Empires crumble slow.
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From FB at www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
January 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
From FB at www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
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Who made this 🤣
January 21, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Who made this 🤣
November 22, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Bob Bradshaw - The Art Of Feeling Blue
YouTube video by Bob Bradshaw Songwriter
youtu.be
November 16, 2024 at 10:49 PM
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A bill in Louisiana, HB 777, would make it a crime for librarians to use public funds to join the American Librarian Association or attend an ALA conference, punishable with prison time and hard labor for up to two years.
April 21, 2024 at 4:17 PM
A bill in Louisiana, HB 777, would make it a crime for librarians to use public funds to join the American Librarian Association or attend an ALA conference, punishable with prison time and hard labor for up to two years.
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This is my St Patricks day.
March 17, 2024 at 12:28 PM
This is my St Patricks day.
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Trump once had the correct view of things ...
www.instagram.com/reel/C4OGeM7...
www.instagram.com/reel/C4OGeM7...
Karen on Instagram: "Are you better now than four years ago?
YES !!!!!!!!! and YES!!!!!!!!!!!!.••••"
595 likes, 37 comments - karen_lee_7 on March 7, 2024: "Are you better now than four years ago?
YES !!!!!!!!! and YES!!!!!!!!!!!!.••••"
www.instagram.com
March 10, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Trump once had the correct view of things ...
www.instagram.com/reel/C4OGeM7...
www.instagram.com/reel/C4OGeM7...
A coupon from Google if you're interested in a Google Pixel phone:
When you buy a Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, or Pixel 7a, we’ll each get a $50 Google Store coupon code.
Use code LCCEEN48F33B23IXAV60CKK, valid through 6/30/24.
Visit this link to redeem your offer: store.google.com/magazine/com...
When you buy a Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, or Pixel 7a, we’ll each get a $50 Google Store coupon code.
Use code LCCEEN48F33B23IXAV60CKK, valid through 6/30/24.
Visit this link to redeem your offer: store.google.com/magazine/com...
February 8, 2024 at 6:55 PM
A coupon from Google if you're interested in a Google Pixel phone:
When you buy a Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, or Pixel 7a, we’ll each get a $50 Google Store coupon code.
Use code LCCEEN48F33B23IXAV60CKK, valid through 6/30/24.
Visit this link to redeem your offer: store.google.com/magazine/com...
When you buy a Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, or Pixel 7a, we’ll each get a $50 Google Store coupon code.
Use code LCCEEN48F33B23IXAV60CKK, valid through 6/30/24.
Visit this link to redeem your offer: store.google.com/magazine/com...
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Help those less fortunate than you this holiday season, if your in the Boston area these organizations that help homeless adults and homeless youths:
- www.pinestreetinn.org
- bridgeotw.org
- www.pinestreetinn.org
- bridgeotw.org
December 24, 2023 at 12:57 AM
Help those less fortunate than you this holiday season, if your in the Boston area these organizations that help homeless adults and homeless youths:
- www.pinestreetinn.org
- bridgeotw.org
- www.pinestreetinn.org
- bridgeotw.org
What next, quoting Pol Pot, Stalin, and Idi Amin? And none of them are "very good people".
wapo.st/481yDMI
wapo.st/481yDMI
December 17, 2023 at 6:39 PM
What next, quoting Pol Pot, Stalin, and Idi Amin? And none of them are "very good people".
wapo.st/481yDMI
wapo.st/481yDMI
Praying that he doesn't get another divorce?
The irony of devout Christians praying for a con-man to promote their ideals.
The irony of devout Christians praying for a con-man to promote their ideals.
December 3, 2023 at 5:52 PM
Praying that he doesn't get another divorce?
The irony of devout Christians praying for a con-man to promote their ideals.
The irony of devout Christians praying for a con-man to promote their ideals.