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Jim Smith
@jism.bsky.social
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Freelance wordsmith and web worker based in Aotearoa, New Zealand. He and him. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him... maybe you can hire The J Team. @JiSm at the other place.
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 16h
Is this real? Am I supposed to Google everything now to check that it isn't AI shite. There are wires on the witches but... Internet's fucked, huh?!
pauleric70.bsky.social Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 16h
Halloween in Paris 👻
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 16h
Just thought of a great case use for AI - verifying if whatever I'm looking at is actually real.
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Glen Wilson @glenglenglen.bsky.social · 2d
Long shot (mainly due to how little engagement I get on here), but I'm looking for freelance writers with an interest, or specialism in, classical music.

If you are one, or know one, please give me a shout.
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 1d
Poor margarita's feet barely touched the carpet.
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Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 1d
Been almost an hour now. No updates on why a good chunk of an entire region has no power on a lovely day?
kats-garden.nz Kat 👩‍🌾 @kats-garden.nz · 1d
Over 20,000 households without power in the Far North.
Screenshot of the Top Energy Outages map showing a big chunk of the Far North out of power. Detailed information about the outage. Reported at 3.39pm. Cause: under investigation on Sub-Transmission line. Customers affected: 23,170. Last updated 31 Oct at 3.39pm.
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 2d
Luxon has never looked more like David Brent!
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 3d
OMG. It's @thebeths.bsky.social live on @jimmykimmel.com !!!
The Beths – Straight Line Was A Lie
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 3d
"Who's in charge of Britain at the moment? Is it the sausage man?"
#TwelveYearOldQuestions
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Rob Edwards @robedwards5.bsky.social · 5d
forestryandland.gov.scot/news-release...
Beavers released in Glen Affric 400 years after extinction in Scotland
forestryandland.gov.scot
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 5d
Overnight thunderstorm coming for Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 5d
You mean like the Scottish ones? Mashed potato mixed with icing sugar, dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut?
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 5d
How did you befriend them? I'd like some visiting magpies to chase off the mynahs!
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 6d
Sexy Negroni
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 7d
I'll need to have another. I feel I'm close to uncovering some hidden truth.
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 7d
It's fucking weird. It's like a really good JD and Coke but flat and with no Coke. I think I could drink it like tea.
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 7d
I've just had my first ever Johnnie Walker Black. I quite liked it and now I'm confused.
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 7d
The Bats > The Lemonheads
#NewMusic
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Hari Kunzru @harikunzru.bsky.social · 7d
Seems bad that an anonymous private citizen is paying the army www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
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Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 9d
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 9d
Un be-fucking-lievable . I'm truly gob-smacked, $8500, you complete and utter bastard.
Luxons secure $8100 rates cut on luxury Waiheke holiday home
Ninety per cent of property owners who challenged valuations are waiting for decisions.
www.nzherald.co.nz
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Frank Cogliano @frankcogliano.bsky.social · 10d
Graduate seminar did a deep dive on Thomas Paine’s Common Sense yesterday. At the line, “in America the law is king,” they (14 students from 6 countries) burst out laughing. I've been doing this for 35 years and this is the first time that was a laugh line.
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 11d
Well worth a read
annabower.bsky.social Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 11d
EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.

I glanced down at the message.

“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.

So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.

www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
"Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here." Anna Bower Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:40 PM Share On: f X inK My Signal exchange with the interim U.S. attorney about the Letitia James grand jury.
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Dr Lucy Stewart @lcsnz.bsky.social · 11d
Wellington weather update: our weather station blew away overnight
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Jim Smith @jism.bsky.social · 12d
Going off here, too. Diwali, we reckon.
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Year Progress Bar @yearprogressbar.bsky.social · 12d
Date: 2025-10-19
Days elapsed: 292 of 365
Year Progress: 80.00%
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