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Shannon Strucci

@strucci.bsky.social

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video editor, Marlin on Oddity Roadshow, cohost of Fight Together on the One Piece Podcast. also the parasocial hell person. based in ATL

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 27d

Demo LIVE!!! Play this demo and back the Kickstarter!!!!!

Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 27d

⚔️TIME ⚔️ TO ⚔️ RECLAIM ⚔️ YOUR ⚔️ BRAIN⚔️

Blanksword's Steam Demo & Kickstarter Campaign just launched as of RIGHT NOW!

Play the Demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3484670/...

Preorder the game on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/283...

Join the Discord: discord.gg/ftmCfsupyv

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michael lutz @ztul.bsky.social · 1d

I've made hundreds of dollars reselling labubus that witnessed murder

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cmrn knzlmn @ckunzelman.bsky.social · 1h

HEY! On Thursday (10/16) I am giving a talk at Auburn about how we depict and talk about worlds in tabletop and miniature games. It's about granularity and how fiddly we get about the worlds we make. It's at 4pm and it's free and the info can be found at this link cla.auburn.edu/cah/events/?...

Events - College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University

cla.auburn.edu

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 1h

My go-to dessert right now is some PB2 or PBfit mixed with oat milk. It's so good. Like a mousse or pudding. Added some coconut-based whipped cream to some just a minute ago

good hyuck, babe! @markpopham.bsky.social · 2h

want cake? why not try "mug of cereal." that's right, mug of cereal: Its what you have

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good hyuck, babe! @markpopham.bsky.social · 2h

want cake? why not try "mug of cereal." that's right, mug of cereal: Its what you have

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 1h

Both the dentist and oral surgeon gave no indication they think my broken tooth is infected or anything but I've been feeling run down and paranoid it's causing me problems so I'm also excited to just get it out and not think about it until I save up for an implant (or maybe just leave it empty)

Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 1h

I already had a crown and two fillings done this year. It's crazy what insurance and stable employment can do tho I still needed to work extra to comfortably afford it plus travel (just the tooth pull is ~$2100 lol 💀 but it seems like a really good practice and plan for a future implant so...)

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 1h

Been needing a $$ tooth pull surgery for a while and finally have it scheduled for Nov. I worked really hard to do extra freelance plus have a lot more FSA money than I realized so I feel lucky and excited I can get it done 🥲

Thank you to folks who gave me ko-fi money for previous dental stuff too!

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 1h

Wow!!!

whistling in the dark @candiedreptile.at.app.wafrn.net · 2h

i've manifested this angel to my location. he is now real. and soft

there's a pocket in the side of his head to hold a passenger as well...

The back of the plushie, showing that he has fly wings and halteres.

Side view of the plushie showing the pocket in his head. He's posed holding the crocheted Innermost Eye in his palm.

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 1h

Pay people you like on the internet folks, it’s going to be rough out there

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 2h

Over half of all articles on the Internet are now written by AI

(via Axios)

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dannyodwyer @dannyodwyer.bsky.social · 1h

A MASSIVE thanks to the over 500 folks who signed up during our first month. We have loads of terrific coverage hitting noclip_2 this month including Next Fest recommendations, more underground dev highlights and some spooky patron-exclusive let's plays.

/noclip @noclipvideo.bsky.social · 1h

We've just passed 500 Patrons on noclip_2!

Thank to you so much to the community of people rallying around our coverage of outstanding, lesser covered games. And deep previews of exciting new ones.

We still need more support. Come be part of our growing community at patreon.com/noclip2

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Nick Calandra @nickjcal.bsky.social · 8h

Still a lot of people that seemingly don’t know we’re all @secondwindgroup.com now making the best stuff we’ve ever made.

There’s literally nobody left working on video at the old site.

Just a dead brand being used for name recognition for gambling shit.

Nyek London @stupidhoroscope.bsky.social · 14h

Wow The Escapist sure is doing content these days, huh

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1h

At a press conference today, the mayor of Everett said there was a knife found in the child’s possession but *no* gun. I followed up with ICE and asked if they stand by the screenshot shared yesterday. Spokesperson said DHS was working on a response. Five hours later, still nothing.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

This is the response I received from ICE when I inquired about the 13-year-old they abducted from Everett, Mass. on Friday:

Good afternoon, Marisa.
Please see the below from DHS on the 13-year-old alien.
Please feel free to direct any questions to them.
Respectfully,
James

Tricia McLaughlin
@TriciaOhio • 6h
S...
Here are the facts: he posed a public safety threat with an extensive rap sheet including violent assault with a dangerous weapon, battery, breaking and entering, destruction of property.
He was in possession of a firearm and 5-7 inch knife when arrested.

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Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 3h

⚔ Artist Spotlight! ⚔

BLANKSWORD, our story-rich roguelike RPG, has 9 days left in its Kickstarter campaign! To celebrate, we're highlighting artists in our community.

Today's feature is an introspective look at BLANK from @ozmanthus.bsky.social. Just look at that hatching!

Links in reply! ⬇️

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 5h

Oh cool! That one was crazy and more Caleb's vision that I helped facilitate, but I'm happy to know it's lending vibes out there

Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 5h

Oh wow, this edit or a different one? Good to know!

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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 6h

Damn, Dungeon Crawler Carl KS is no joke.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/din...

Dungeon Crawler Carl - V2 & V3 LIMITED Edition Hardcovers!

Books 2 & 3 of Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl series launch as limited edition hardcovers with a few surprises in store...

www.kickstarter.com

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 6h

I cut the video for it!!! Super proud to be a part of the campaign

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 6h

I don't like Owyn's texture but may switch to it lol since Naked's numbers are insane

I also drink the vegan muscle milk and they rank muscle milk okay but I didn't see the vegan ver?? more research needed I guess

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milk 🧪💫 @miikpal.bsky.social · 10h

www.kickstarter.com/projects/283... now get them to the first stretch goal ok

BLANKSWORD

An Angelic Roguelike RPG

www.kickstarter.com

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milk 🧪💫 @miikpal.bsky.social · 10h

wanted to squeeze one more drawing out for a scene i rly liked... congrats on the 100% funded!!! #BLANKSWORD

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 7h

it looks like you could contact here and ask? www.mmsports.se/content/kont...

Kontakta oss | MM Sports

Behöver du hjälp? Kontakta oss på MM Sports för frågor om produkter, beställningar och kundservice. Vi finns här för dig!

www.mmsports.se

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 7h

Can you look up testing stats for your particular brand?

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Matt McMuscles @mattmcmuscles.bsky.social · 11h

RIP to Drew Struzen, the greatest to ever do it. 🙌

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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 11h

two of the products we tested — Huel's Black Edition meal replacement powder and Naked Nutrition's vegan mass gainer — had enough lead that our experts caution against using them at all

a single serving of these protein powders contained between 1,200 and 1,600% of CR’s level of concern for lead

Two plant-based protein powders contained enough lead that our experts advise against consuming them. Naked Nutrition’s Mass Gainer powder contained 7.7 micrograms of lead per serving, which is roughly 1,570 percent of CR’s level of concern for the heavy metal. One serving of Huel’s Black Edition powder contained 6.3 micrograms of lead, or about 1,290 percent of CR’s daily lead limit.

Two other powders contained lead between 400 and 600 percent of CR’s level of concern: Garden of Life’s Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein and Momentous’ 100% Plant Protein. Consumers should limit these to once a week, Akinleye says. (See company responses below.)

The only non-plant-based protein powder with lead detected at over 200 percent of CR’s level of concern was MuscleMeds’ Carnivor Mass powder. Six additional plant-based powders, five dairy-based powders and shakes, and one beef powder contained lead above CR’s level of concern.

We also found measurable levels of cadmium and inorganic arsenic in some products. One serving of Huel’s Black Edition plant-based protein powder contained 9.2 micrograms of cadmium, more than double the level that public health authorities and CR’s experts say may be harmful to have daily, which is 4.1 micrograms.

Another plant-based option, Vega’s Premium Sport powder, had enough cadmium that one serving would also put you just over that level. In one dairy-based product, Optimum Nutrition’s Serious Mass whey protein powder, we also detected 8.5 micrograms per serving of inorganic arsenic, which is twice the limit of what our scientists say is safe to consume daily.

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Shannon Strucci @strucci.bsky.social · 7h

I think I have a completely unopened jar of Naked pea protein in my pantry 🫠 they didn't rank their pea protein but a different Naked product has crazy high levels in this investigation soooo 💀

paris martineau @paris.nyc · 11h

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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