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Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

https://www.kqed.org/news/12012416/san-franciscos-elections-big-money-against-progressive-incumbents

In San Francisco’s Local Elections, It’s Big Money Against Progressive Incumbents | KQED

Moderate political groups funded by tech billionaires and real estate interests have poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into Board of Supervisors races.

www.kqed.org

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Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

"November 5, 2024, General Election: Ballot Counted
Hello Kirk Murphy,
This is a message from the California Secretary of State on behalf of San Francisco Department of Elections. Your ballot for.. November 5, 2024, General Election was received & counted. Thank you for voting!"

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

foreground.
https://www.sf.gov/information/i-voted-sticker-design-contest-finalists

"I Voted!" Sticker Design Contest Finalists | San Francisco

www.sf.gov

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Image alt text:
SF BOE "I Voted" sticker contest finalist [TY Hollis C.] showing Goldie The Bridge, Sutro Tower, Karl The Fog, & Coit Tower in background; with Telegraph Hill Parrots, smiling seal, and flowers (including California Poppy?) in...

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Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Yay! SF's incredibly helpful Board Of Elections just confirmed my faxed Overseas Voter ballot arrived.
Bless you @SFElections!
And TY for working on Saturday :)
Tweeps, don't forget to (virtually) hug our poll workers! And please, vote to keep our Republic: people died for it.

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Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Welp, time for @BBCWorldService's regular Two Minutes of Hasbara Hate: leading off Gaza coverage with ex-Knesset member's propaganda re UNRWA, then thoughtful ex-UN undersec, then host platforming of Netanyahu promising help.
@BBC Director Robbie Gibb vandalizes BBC's integrity.

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Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

@molly0xFFF Hi and thank you for your work,
I just got followed and then a DM from someone (who seems to be) impersonating you. Will block & report.
Good luck!

"Molly White @molly0xFFF0
Hello,I hope you are benefiting from the current market condition?"

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

You done Vin proud, @Dodgers!

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Sad news for a fine country.... they just let me become a citizen.
Some nations have no taste....

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Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Klickitat sheriff’s growing volunteer posse raises questions | Cascade PBS https://www.cascadepbs.org/news/2024/10/klickitat-sheriffs-growing-volunteer-posse-raises-questions?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter-web-button

Klickitat sheriff’s growing volunteer posse raises questions

Bob Songer, a leader in the ‘constitutional sheriff’ movement, says the group fills a need. Skeptics worry about the lack of civil rights training and public oversight.

www.cascadepbs.org

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Oh heck - time to relearn strategy for FPTP voting with @SFElections!
(If I only like two of five candidates, do I vote them "all the way down? Or say one of five candidates - same? Brain hurts!)

#SanFrancisco

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

The Hedgehog and the Heroine https://www.getty.edu/news/the-hedgehog-and-the-heroine/

The Hedgehog and the Heroine

A dive into our online collection reveals a fascinating 13th-century story

www.getty.edu

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Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Woo-hoo! Great news!

https://www.kqed.org/news/12011111/beloved-richmond-nursery-to-reopen-under-employee-ownership-after-abrupt-closure

Annie’s Annuals in Richmond to Reopen as Employee-Owned Nursery After Abrupt Closure | KQED

When Annie’s Annuals shut down, multiple workers accused its owner of the last three years of bullying. She has now sold the nursery, which will reopen as Curious Flora Nursery.

www.kqed.org

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Huge respect for your ethics, @marielgarzaLAT! You are an example for all journalists to follow - and all publishers to respect.

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Sad for excellent @LATimes staff that folks respond to their billionaire owner's sabotage of editorials with cancellations &/or ad hominem attacks on anyone else at LAT.
Only person responsible for billionaire owner is his cowardly, servile self.
He's on here: folks can tell him.

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/iconic-british-band-reunites-san-francisco-19771424.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral via @SFGate

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www.sfgate.com

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

"They had checked out the sea lions: “They look like giant turds with mouths, in a nice way.”..Cocker said."

Iconic British band Pulp reunite in San Francisco, call sea lions 'turds'...

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Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

I've missed Robert Fisk - especially now.
Now that he's gone, Derek Guy's exquisite eviscerations are the best "Fisking" I could hope for.
Bless him.

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Very scary news about Canada: 0/10 quality control.
They’ve scheduled me for citizenship oath on October 30.

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

deets.
TY!
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/travel-documents-references-guarantors.html#in-canada

References and guarantors for Canadian passport and other travel document applications - Canada.ca

References and guarantors for passport and travel document applications

www.canada.ca

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Yay! I get to become a Canadian citizen 10/30!
And..help!
If you're in YVR, & have known me for 2 yrs: will you be my passport guarantor?
That entails you signing my passport pic (& a form?) ideally on 10/30 or 31 for new passport stat.
Pls DM 4...

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Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Oh jfc missing weather window to get Novavax in US last wk & settling for what's available in #BCpoli was not great.
I'll be fine: just achies & I have privilege to buy NV in US in 5 mos.
But huge fail Canada & @Dave_Eby to deprive BC of more effective, better tolerated Novavax.

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Amidst all the horror and awful and grief, @KALW broadcasting all Indigenous music today 2-4PM (on Folk Music & Beyond) is a gift!
https://www.kalw.org/show/folk-music-beyond

Available on line for the next week, too, iirc.

h/t @kalwfolk

Folk Music & Beyond

The best in contemporary folk, traditional, and original music from America, England, Ireland, Scotland, and other parts of the world.More information about the show and playlists at their website.

www.kalw.org

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

Gotta love #YVR (w universities justly famed for ecological expertise) built in living memory on literal rain forest
repeatedly, dismally failing to build for *rain*
yet burning billions on land speculators' pet subway to the Uni dragged behind real estate cronies: @UBC.
#BCStorm

Kirk Murphy's Migrated Twitter @kirkmurphystwitter.bsky.social · Nov 7

It's rice harvest time at the restored Shōya House at the Huntington Library https://laist.com/news/los-angeles-activities/its-rice-harvest-time-at-the-restored-shoya-house-at-the-huntington-library

It's rice harvest time at the restored Shōya House at the Huntington Library

The inaugural ritual marks one year since the rebuilt ancient Japanese compound was unveiled at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

laist.com