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Teabree Shark @nurse.fish · 1d

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Zora Neale Hurtin’ 📚🔮🎤 @alexaesperanzaa.bsky.social · 23h

This is how I found my local org to donate masks to a while ago. You can find yours here if you ever need a free mask or want to donate masks.

We can keep each other safe this season. Mask up! 😷🫶🏾

maskbloc.org

Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc

MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.

maskbloc.org

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you!

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 18h

Here’s what the updates print looks like in action!

We’ve got the table (518) for @mustachebabs.com all set up at Baltimore Comic Con

Close up of the new sign holder attached to a middle shelf. The small display shelf is made of a light wood and the sign holder is a grey resin. There is a stick and sign coming from the holder. There are books on each shelf

A shot of a three tiered wooden display shelf on a table. The shelf is full of books by Barbara Perez Marquez, from top: Epistle, Paulina and the Disaster at Pompeii, and Animal Rescue Friends: Learning New Tricks. On each level there is a sign indicating price held by the 3D printed sign holder

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Emanuel Maiberg @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social · 1d

wikipedia's data shows that AI is siphoning traffic away from the site, which is a danger to its sustainability. ironically Wikipedia is more important than ever to users who want reliable information instead of slop, and to AI companies that need it for training data www.404media.co/wikipedia-sa...

Wikipedia Says AI Is Causing a Dangerous Decline in Human Visitors

“With fewer visits to Wikipedia, fewer volunteers may grow and enrich the content, and fewer individual donors may support this work.”

www.404media.co

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 23h

VIDEO: Reporter @andykroll.bsky.social explains Vought’s rise from a congressional staffer to the man piloting everything from Trump's layoffs and agency closings to his shutdown strategy, controlling the fate of trillions of dollars and millions of federal workers.

Russell Vought: The Shadow President

YouTube video by ProPublica

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Nash @radiodeadair.com · 1d

BY THE WAY

If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.

There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.

Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."

TURN IT OFF.

Screenshot from Windows Settings>Privacy and Security>Text and image Generation.

"Text and image generation uses on-device AI technologies to quickly respond to requests. Turning this settings off will not affect apps and features using cloud AI technologies.

Text and image generation
Windows and anyone using this device can use Text and image generation.

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 1d

So B I G

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richard @richardnormal.bsky.social · 1d

the powers that be want you to know less about your computer. they are taking away your beautiful file pathing, keyboard inputs, considered mouse clicks, and expertise of your OS. everything will soon be done by mumbling into the open air and praying it works correctly. this is a nightmare.

Tom Warren @tomwarren.co.uk · 1d

This is the future of Windows. Microsoft wants to rewrite Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. It's now bringing AI features to all Windows 11 PCs today, in a bid to convince you to talk to your PC and let AI control it. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/799768/...

Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC and let AI control it

Copilot Voice and Vision are now rolling out.

www.theverge.com

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Karrybird @karrybird.bsky.social · 2d

Chibi shenron!

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Zara Slattery aka Inksplattery @zaraslattery.bsky.social · 7d

Looking forward to delving into the bright illuminates of Medieval yore with @scarygorgon.bsky.social @johnreppion.bsky.social @mdpenman.bsky.social @hellomizk.bsky.social at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social ^L^

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Barbara Perez Marquez➡️BCC Table 519 @mustachebabs.com · 4d

Here we go, @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social is this week! Find me at table 519 as part of the Family Alley for books and talking about writing middle grade stories, I’m also bringing the last of the En Voyage stock for super sale as we gear up for the release of The Library of Memories!✨

A graphic featuring cartoons of kids flying on books with the following information:
Babs is at Baltimore Comic-con
Table 519 in the Family Alley
October 17-19, 2025

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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 2d

Can’t speak highly enough about On The Record and what a void this leaves behind www.wypr.org/show/on-the-...

'On the Record' signs off with reminisces and thanks

After more than nine years, On the Record signs off. Thank you to our listeners, and to everyone who trusted us with your ideas, stories and to amplify the work you do for Maryland, and for Baltimore.

www.wypr.org

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 2d

I'll try to update with a new photo once the print has been completed and cured. This has been a fun trial for creating useful items in 3D and utilizing our 3D printer!

We should have these ready to use for Baltimore Comic Con this weekend, so if you're attending, keep an eye out!

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 2d

I forgot to take into account the depth of the stacked shelves though, so upon printing, we realized the design would need to be updated. I've updated the 3D file, and will be putting out a new print today (hopefully). Although I probably won't bother with the text for this run.

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A screenshot from Blender of the updated sign holder. This version isn't as wide and the back of it isn't as long to account for the shorter depth of the shelves. There is no text on the the model.

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 2d

Here's a picture of us testing IRL. I got the angles right for the main slot, and the stick seats well too! Overall, pretty happy with it, just wish I'd realized about material amounts while it was printing.

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$A photo of the 3D printed sign holder attached to the last back on the display shelf in the foreground. There is a sign stuck in the holder for the graphic novel "Paulina and the Disaster at Pompeii" The sign holder is a fraction of the size of the 3D model, and the left side of all text has been cut off due to printing errors.$

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 2d

I set up a print so that we could get 4 done at a time, but I didn't realize how much resin it would take to print, so when I checked on the final print last night I found out that the last 3rd of the print was incomplete. Enough printed to test it out, the text just wasn't fully legible.

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 2d

I knew I wanted to make something that slotted over the backs of the shelves, and it had to be universal enough considering there were slight differences between the shelf types she uses.

I started mocking up a design in Blender with the intention to print it out in resin.

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A screen shot from Blender of a 3D model of the sign holder. The holder is more tall than wide with a slot for attaching to the back of a small shelf and a secondary slot for holding a tongue depressor stick. There is a representation of the sign and stick in the holder to show use case. There is text on the holder too. On the top it reads "@mustachebabs" and on the front it says "Oops! Looks like we need another book!"

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 2d

After a few tabling events this year with @mustachebabs.com and her new shelves, I had been thinking of some ways to help with displaying her pricing signage. We'd just been using masking tape to attach them to shelves, and I thought there was a better solution for it.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 3d

You gently run your hand through the rack. You can feel it—pure cotton, rich wool, Irish linen. The plump buttonholes are handsewn; the buttons attached with a firm shank. You flip the price tag over. It's affordable

You buy the jacket and go home, which is only 15 mins away. Your apt is $600/month

Headline reads: Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotic for adult users.

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yr girl hyphy @hyphyskazerbox.bsky.social · 3d

if you've ever thought i was being too annoying about this: i hope you understand the implications here. nonbinary ppl are now landlocked an cannot leave the country

Autistic Science Person @autsciperson.bsky.social · 5d

"Non-Binary Passport Designations: Passports issued with “X” or other non-binary markers will be rejected by CBP systems, requiring resubmission with valid documentation showing “M” or “F” designation."

Nonbinary people will not be able to travel internationally 🙃

Persephone @apatilonia.bsky.social · 5d

www.gtlaw-insidebusinessimmigration.com/u-s-customs-...

Anyone who has an X gender marker won't be allowed to use their passports to travel after Oct 25th

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Autistic Science Person @autsciperson.bsky.social · 5d

"Non-Binary Passport Designations: Passports issued with “X” or other non-binary markers will be rejected by CBP systems, requiring resubmission with valid documentation showing “M” or “F” designation."

Nonbinary people will not be able to travel internationally 🙃

Persephone @apatilonia.bsky.social · 5d

www.gtlaw-insidebusinessimmigration.com/u-s-customs-...

Anyone who has an X gender marker won't be allowed to use their passports to travel after Oct 25th

CBP Enforces Binary Sex Codes and Enhanced US Passport Validation in APIS

CBP enforces binary sex codes and stricter US passport validation in APIS effective October 2025. Key compliance updates for business travelers and airlines.

www.gtlaw-insidebusinessimmigration.com

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 3d

I'd love to also keep working on my personal research efforts and other hobbies that interest me, but having a portfolio ready just in case seems like the smartest play.

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Orion Leigh (Bri) @orionleigh.bsky.social · 3d

In addition to working on some 3D modeling and 3D prints, I think updating my portfolio (as much as possible) is going to be one of my furlough projects.

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