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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 1d

So many progressives are disappointed. They were ready to fight to the last Palestinian.

larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 2d

You are the hero we needed.

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 3d

Spot on. Dad approved.

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 3d

Let's remember Spider Martin capturing the photos: www.npr.org/sections/cod...

Photographer Helped Expose Brutality Of Selma's 'Bloody Sunday'

Some of the most iconic images of marchers being attacked by Alabama state troopers at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965, were captured by a white photojournalist who stumbled onto the historic events.

www.npr.org

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 4d

I've seen this movie.

larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 4d

Miss me yet?

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 5d

"frakensteined hybrid" is my middle name.
(I have a really hard time renewing my driver's license.)
Also, Forsaken is a blast multiplayer!

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 5d

Now blocked by HR.

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 5d

Congrats, Tomas! And you have found a wonderful, new home. I'm a big fan of @xdadevelopers.bsky.social!

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 5d

All my "Allyssas" in one place!
The IGDA Foundation does amazing work and I am a proud supporter.

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 5d

And this one:
www.egdcollective.org

EGD Collective | Esports and Game Design Collective | New York

The EGD Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers in games communities and making the industry a more accessible academic and career opportunity for all. EGD supports casua...

www.egdcollective.org

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 5d

Two events that I am supporting this week:
www.igdafoundation.org/career-fair

BIPOC Virtual Career Fair — IGDA Foundation

www.igdafoundation.org

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 6d

Are you sure that was ALL of America? 1939 Madison Square Garden:

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 6d

Those are okay but I remember Spiro Agnew dropping "nattering nabobs of negativism" and "speckled band." William Safire could sure write them.
Of course, I also got to hear Agnew say, "nolo contendere" in court.

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 8d

I never miss a chance to offer a Zelazny reference:
homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/rmayr/zelazn...

Zelazny's Agnostic's Prayer

homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 8d

Something seems off, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 9d

I took a gamble in my late 50s, joined a startup. Other than my children it was the best decision I could have made.

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Kacey Geary @gaymergirlkacey.bsky.social · 10d

So many trans people in gaming are walking a path Rebecca created and now she needs our help

www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...

Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman

I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer

www.gofundme.com

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Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social · 10d

I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3

Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman

I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer

gofund.me

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 10d

Donation made.

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 11d

My friend Becky is one of the finest people that I know. And our industry owes her a great debt.

Time Extension @timeextension.com · 11d

Gaming Legend Rebecca Heineman Could Really Do With Your Positive Vibes Right Now.

Gaming Legend Rebecca Heineman Could Really Do With Your Positive Vibes Right Now

Heineman's career in games stretches back over 40 years

www.timeextension.com

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks for posting this.

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larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 12d

F250? Why don't you drive Canadian cars? (The F250 is assembled in Ontario for the non-car folk.)

larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 13d

Well, what was the answer?

larrynightdive.bsky.social @larrynightdive.bsky.social · 13d

I devoted my last year as a theater major at NYU to studying and performing Godot. I make one heckuva Pozzo.

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