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Editor Note: Last updated November 17, 2024. I will try to add notable people as they join and the social network grows.

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Websites/Media

[Tech] TechCrunchhttps://bsky.app/profile/techcrunch.com

[News] NPRhttps://bsky.app/profile/npr.bsky.social

[News] The Onionhttps://bsky.app/profile/theonion.com

[Culture] Discourse Bloghttps://bsky.app/profile/discourseblog.com

[Books] Haymarket Books – https://bsky.app/profile/haymarketbooks.bsky.social

[Investigative Journalism] ProPublicahttps://bsky.app/profile/propublica.org

[Magazine] The New Republic https://bsky.app/profile/tnr.bsky.social

[Climate] Heatmap News https://bsky.app/profile/heatmap.news

[Climate] Carbon Brief – https://bsky.app/profile/carbonbrief.org

[NYC] Hell Gate – https://bsky.app/profile/hellgateny.bsky.social

[NYC] The City https://bsky.app/profile/thecity.bsky.social

[Transportation] Streetsblog USA – https://bsky.app/profile/streetsblogusa.bsky.social

[Art/Culture] Colassal https://bsky.app/profile/thisiscolossal.com

[] The Flytraphttps://bsky.app/profile/theflytrapmedia.bsky.social

[Baltimore] Balitmore Beat – https://bsky.app/profile/baltimorebeat.bsky.social

[D.C.] The 51st – https://bsky.app/profile/51st.news

[Independent Magazine] In These Times https://bsky.app/profile/inthesetimesmag.bsky.social

[Pop Science] Sequencer Magazine https://bsky.app/profile/sequencermag.bsky.social

[] Jewish Currents https://bsky.app/profile/jewishcurrents.bsky.social

[Internet] Internet Archivehttps://bsky.app/profile/archive.org

[TV Show] All In With Chris Hayes – https://bsky.app/profile/allinwithchris.bsky.social

[Middle East News] Al Jazeerahttps://bsky.app/profile/aljazeera.com



Politicians and Activists

[Union] United Farm Workershttps://bsky.app/profile/ufw.bsky.social

[Politician] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezhttps://bsky.app/profile/aoc.bsky.social

[Activist] Chad Loderhttps://bsky.app/profile/chadloder.bsky.social

[Tech] Electronic Frontier Foundation https://bsky.app/profile/eff.org

[Corruption] Revolving Door Project https://bsky.app/profile/revolvingdoordc.bsky.social

[Politics] Max Berger, More Perfect Union and IfNotNow https://bsky.app/profile/maxberger.bsky.social

[] It’s Going Down https://bsky.app/profile/igd.bsky.social

[] Prisonculturehttps://bsky.app/profile/prisonculture.bsky.social

[] Doctors Without Borders – https://bsky.app/profile/msf.bsky.social

[Media] Post-Left Watch – https://bsky.app/profile/postleftwatch.bsky.social

[] David Graeber Institute – https://bsky.app/profile/davidgraeberinst.bsky.social

Writers and Journalists

[Tech] Paris Marx, Tech Won’t Save Us Podcasthttps://bsky.app/profile/parismarx.bsky.social

Buy Road to Nowhere: What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong about the Future of Transportation by Paris Marx on Amazon.com

[Politics] Mehdi Hasan – https://bsky.app/profile/mehdirhasan.bsky.social

[Novelist] Joyce Carol Oates – https://bsky.app/profile/joycecaroloates.bsky.social

[Tech] Dell Cameron, Wiredhttps://bsky.app/profile/dell.bsky.social

[America] Luke O’neilhttps://bsky.app/profile/lukeoneil47.bsky.social

[Art] Greg dot orghttps://bsky.app/profile/greg.org

[NYC] Rachel Hollidayhttps://bsky.app/profile/rachelholliday.bsky.social

[Media/Tech/Culture] Parker Molloyhttps://bsky.app/profile/parkermolloy.com

[Politics] Jack Mirkinson, The Nation and The Discourse https://bsky.app/profile/jackmirkinson.bsky.social

[Politics] Eoin Higginshttps://bsky.app/profile/eoinhiggins.bsky.social

[Politics] Phil Lewis, Huffington Post https://bsky.app/profile/phillewis.bsky.social

[Culture] Miles Klee, Rolling Stonehttps://bsky.app/profile/milesklee.bsky.social

[Politics] Jamelle Bouie, New York Timeshttps://bsky.app/profile/jamellebouie.net

[Tech/Crypto] Molly White, Web3 Is Going Greathttps://bsky.app/profile/molly.wiki

[Culture] Michael Hobbes https://bsky.app/profile/michaelhobbes.bsky.social

[Politics] Ryan Cooper, The American Prospecthttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanlcooper.com

[Architecture] Kate Wagner, McMansion Hellhttps://bsky.app/profile/katewagner.bsky.social

[Politics] The Serfs TV, Twitch Streamhttps://bsky.app/profile/theserfstv.bsky.social


[TV News] Chris Hayes, MSNBChttps://bsky.app/profile/chrislhayes.bsky.social

[Youtube] Cody Johnston, Some More Newshttps://bsky.app/profile/codyjohnston.bsky.social

[Tech] Matt Binder, Mashablehttps://bsky.app/profile/mattbinder.bsky.social

[Politics] Ken Klippenstein, The Intercept – https://bsky.app/profile/kenklippenstein.bsky.social

[Tech] Casey Newton, The Platformerhttps://bsky.app/profile/caseynewton.bsky.social

[Finance] Matt Levine, Bloomberghttps://bsky.app/profile/matt-levine.bsky.social

[Sports] Drew Magary, Defectorhttps://bsky.app/profile/drewmagary.bsky.social

[Funny] Alexandra Petri, Washington Post – https://bsky.app/profile/petridishes.bsky.social

[Culture/Tech(?)] Brandy Zadrozny , NBC News – https://bsky.app/profile/brandyzadrozny.bsky.social

[Labor] Hamilton Nolan, In These Times https://bsky.app/profile/hamiltonnolan.bsky.social

[Climate] Amy Westervelt, Drilled Podacst https://bsky.app/profile/amywestervelt.bsky.social

Tech People

[Writer] Mike Masnick, Tech Dirt – https://bsky.app/profile/mmasnick.bsky.social

[Activist] Chelsea Manninghttps://bsky.app/profile/xychelsea.tv

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[Tech] Anil Dashhttps://bsky.app/profile/anildash.com

[Sony] Obsolete Sony – https://bsky.app/profile/obsoletesony.bsky.social

[Space] James Webb Telescope – https://bsky.app/profile/jwstfeed.bsky.social



Other People

[Internet] Darthhttps://bsky.app/profile/darthbluesky.bsky.social

[Movies/Threads] Dennis B Hooperhttps://bsky.app/profile/dennisbhooper.bsky.social

[Artist] Bakoonhttps://bsky.app/profile/bakoon.bsky.social

[Carl] Carlhttps://bsky.app/profile/carl.rip

[Cartoonist] Yale Stewart – https://bsky.app/profile/yalestewart.bsky.social

[Artist] Keith Decent https://bsky.app/profile/keithdecent.bsky.social

[Cartoonist] Randall Munroe/xkcdhttps://bsky.app/profile/xkcd.com

[Design] Present & Correct https://bsky.app/profile/presentcorrect.bsky.social

[The guy writing this] bblloobbhttps://bsky.app/profile/bblloobb.com

[Artist/Video Games] Scott Benson, Night In The Woodshttps://bsky.app/profile/bombsfall.bsky.social

[Economy] lines down https://bsky.app/profile/linesdown.bsky.social

[Cultural Critic] Dan Olson/Foldable Human https://bsky.app/profile/foldablehuman.bsky.social

[Comedian/Australian] tomhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomwalker.bsky.social

[Internet Culture Newsletter] Rusty/Today In Tabshttps://bsky.app/profile/rusty.todayintabs.com

[Politics Podcast] 5-4 Podcast – https://bsky.app/profile/fivefourpod.bsky.social

[Youtube/Cities] Active Towns https://bsky.app/profile/activetowns.bsky.social

[NFL/Writer] Chris Kluwehttps://bsky.app/profile/chriswarcraft.bsky.social

[Americana] Rural Indexing Projecthttps://bsky.app/profile/ruralindexing.bsky.social

[Climate Scientist] Zach Labe – https://bsky.app/profile/zlabe.bsky.social

[Work] Fuck You I Quithttps://bsky.app/profile/fuckyouiquit.bsky.social

[My Internet Friend Dave] Davehttps://bsky.app/profile/dscoul.bsky.social

[History/Culture] Discontinued Foodshttps://bsky.app/profile/discontinuedfoods.bsky.social

[Internet Culture] Bad Medical Takeshttps://bsky.app/profile/badmedicaltakes.bsky.social

[Old Books and Stuff] Weird Medievalhttps://bsky.app/profile/weirdmedieval.bsky.social

[Internet] Drilhttps://bsky.app/profile/dril.bsky.social

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[Finance] Aaron Greenspan, Plainsite https://bsky.app/profile/aarongreenspan.com

[NYC] MTA Alertshttps://bsky.app/profile/mtaalerts.bsky.social

[Chicago] Chicago Alertshttps://bsky.app/profile/chicagoalerts.com

[Internet] Wikipedia Picture of the Day https://bsky.app/profile/wiki-potd.bsky.social

[Architecture] Brutalismbothttps://bsky.app/profile/brutalismbot.com

[Tech News] Techmemehttps://bsky.app/profile/techmeme.com

Famous People/Celebrities

[Actor] Timothy Simons, Veep, Hollywood Handbook Live Showhttps://bsky.app/profile/timothycsimons.bsky.social

[Music] De La Soul https://bsky.app/profile/wearedelasoul.com

[Actress] Quinta Brunson – https://bsky.app/profile/quintabrunson.bsky.social

[Filmmaker] James Gunn https://bsky.app/profile/jamesgunn.bsky.social

[Actor] Michael McKeanhttps://bsky.app/profile/mjmckean.bsky.social

[Band] the Mountain Goatshttps://bsky.app/profile/themountaingoats.bsky.social

[Writer] Bill Corbett, rifftraxhttps://bsky.app/profile/billcorbett.bsky.social

[Funny Man/Actor] Rob Delaney, Catastrophehttps://bsky.app/profile/robdelaney.bsky.social

[Comedian/Actor] Patton Oswalt, Ratatouillehttps://bsky.app/profile/pattonoswalt.bsky.social

[Actor] George Takeihttps://bsky.app/profile/georgetakei.bsky.social

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A List of Bluesky Starter Packs

Last Updated November 2024

Bluesky recently released “Starter Packs” which are just groupings of users, made by Bluesky Users. They are intended to help new users find their people. Below is a list of different Starter Packs by Category.

Find a lot of great Bluesky Starter Packs in the Replies to this thread: https://bsky.app/profile/pfrazee.com/post/3l6pulr6hof24


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Series 6 of Slow Horses Greenlit by Apple TV+ (And Series 5 Teaser)

I can’t get enough of Slow Horses and very happy they have Series 5 already shot. Check out the Teaser from the end of Series 4. We are still waiting to get the release dating. Based on release of previous seasons, we are looking at 8-10 months. So possibly June-August of 2025.

*Buy the Slow Horse Novels on Amazon.com*


And in continuing good news for us SlowHeads, Series 6 has been greenlit by AppleTV+.

Apple TV+ is staying with the spies of Slough House for a sixth season.

Hit Gary Oldman starrer Slow Horses has been re-upped again upon the conclusion of Season 4 on the streaming platform. A fifth season was ordered back in January.

No word yet on Series 7 but I’d say it’s likely to happen given the slow but recent hype for the Slough House gang.

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How To Fix Your Address and Pin Location For Amazon When They Deliver To Wrong Address

I recently had an Amazon package delivered to the wrong address, and then two days later had to run half a mile to catch the driver about to put a package multiple blocks away from my address.

The odd thing though was that in the Delivery Tracking, it showed my Address as correct, but the pin on the map was incorrect.

After some digging with Bing (I get $10 in Amazon gift cards a month using Bing!), I found numerous other accounts of people having similar issues, and it took some time to find a solution that works. Thankfully one guy figured out the solution. Below is how to reset your Address Pin.

The Problem: Amazon Address shows as correct but the Pin is in the wrong position, and packages are being delivered to that pin.

The Solution:

These instructions should work for both Desktop and Mobile App.

* Go to your Account page: https://www.amazon.com/gp/css/homepage.html

* Click on “Devices” under Digital content and devices.

* Then click on Preferences.

* Click Change on the Country/Region Settings.

* In the popup box use the drop down to choose the correct address.

And that should do it!

If you go back to a recent Order and click on “Track Package” you should see the pin back in the correct position of your address. It worked for me!


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5 Horror Movies To Watch On Tubi – October 2024

Spooky/Scary/Slasher season is upon us. Time to watch those movies, baby. I’ve been trying to do one a day. I binge watched five episodes of the show Castle Rock on Hulu and had a night of nightmares, which is rare for me!

Anyways, Tubi has some great Horror options this October. Check out 5 of my favorites and see the full list here:

https://tubitv.com/category/horror

Titles and images link off to the movie on Tubi.tv


The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007)

About: As a youngster I didn’t really care for scary movies but this is one I recall watching with a group of fellow 20 year olds and finding it quite scary! Always remember: if you are out in nature (forest, desert, etc.) there are people out there watching you. Always.


I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

About: A surprise Jack Black is in this slasher sequel. It’s meh, but good 90s vibes in it, if you’re looking for that sort of thing. Takes place mostly at a Bahamas resort.


They Live (1988)

About: Not “boo”/jump scary, but the alien people in this are super well crafted and fun. What’s really scary it turns out, is capitalism. A classic movie that you should watch if you’ve never seen.


It Follows (2015)

About: For about 7 years I actually lived in the neighborhood this was largely filmed in. If I ever want nostalgia for that time in my life, I watch this great scary/creepy movie. You won’t have sex for weeks after watching this movie.


The Wicker Man (1973)

About: I’m new to knowing about and watching this movie, and it has become an instant love of mine. I’ve rewatched 3 times in the last 6 months. Such a good mix of cult, Scottish, and boobs.

Copyright HAG ©2008


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How To Enter The Microsoft Rewards $1,000,000 Sweepstakes

I recently wrote about how I make roughly $10 in Amazon Gift cards by using the Microsoft Rewards system. Mostly getting those points via searching things on Bing. It’s an easy habit and the few extra bones each month is nice.

Often times there are Sweepstakes where you can use your Points to win $5k or $10k even but the last few months of 2024 they are upping the game and having a $1,000,000 Sweepstakes. A million bucks. A million smack-a-roonies.

One lucky winner gets $1,000,000 (USD) plus 10 winners receive $10,000 (USD).

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8 Horror Movies To Watch On Amazon Prime – October 2024

Boo. It’s scary movie watching season. And Amazon Prime is not f-ing around this October with their Horror movie options. Some new and old classics included. Check out a list of 8 great Horror movies currently on Amazon Prime, with 5 bonus movies at the end.

Direct links to the movies on the Title and the Image.

Find lists of what movies to watch and what’s currently streaming on:
*Amazon Prime*
*Freevee*

*Pluto.tv*
*Tubi*


Barbarian (2022)

About: Barbarian is a very rewatchable movie. Maybe stay away if you have a scary basement. Justin Long’s character is an irremediable piece of shit, but man it’s hard not to love his opening scene in the movie (prior to him answering the phone, where it’s all down hill from that).


Doctor Sleep (2019)

About: As a The Shining lover, when I first watched Doctor Sleep, I wasn’t holding my breathe for something I loved, or even liked. HOWEVER, despite realizing it’s not “great”, I really do enjoy this movie. Ewan McGregor and Kyliegh Curran are both excellent in the film. Probably helps if you’ve seen The Shining, but I think you can pick up on the whole Shine plot either way.


10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

About: This was my first and only Cloverfield movie, so far. Not Bad. Have to love John Goodman. I think this would be considered a “Bottle Movie“, and I think it works well.


Sleepaway Camp (1983)

About: A…Campy B-horror movie classic. I actually enjoy Sleepaway Camp 2 more, but this is still a good/bad movie.

Listen to the Podcast Episode from With Gourley And Rust about this movie!


The VVitch (2015)

About: I’m going to be strong enough to watch this movie this October. I’m going to be strong enough to watch this movie this October. I’m going to be strong enough to watch this movie this October.

I just watched the trailer and it frankly looks very scary. VVish me luck.


Suspiria (2018)

About: I know real Horror and Film heads will probably hate this take, but I found the original 1977 Suspiria essentially unwatchable. However this 2018 version from Luca Guadagnino is very good and very rewatchable. What’s with me and all the rewatchability stuff??


Hellraiser (1987)

About: An classic. There are a few other available from the 11 or so Hellraiser movies. Weird, fun stuff.


The Thing (1982)

About: John Carpenter’s masterpiece? Probably. Such a great flick. So great in fact, I’m going to go put on The Thing (1982) on Amazon Prime, right now!


Bonus movies:

*Constantine (2005)

*The Menu (2022)

*Night Swim (2024)

*The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

*Invitation to Hell (1984)

Happy Horror Watching!

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Cold Stone Creamery x Freeform Collab: 31 Nights of Halloween

The entire month of October has somehow become Halloween, and I am not complaining. I love me some Horror movies! I’m actually currently watching The Wicker Man (1977) as I write this.

If you have cable TV with the Freeform channel, you’ll know they do a month long scary movie marathon for the Spooky Season. Tonight they played The Haunted Mansion and Beetlejuice.

See the full Schedule on the Freeform Website here!

And what’s a more fitting collab for Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween promo, the start of Fall and cooling temperatures? You guessed it, that classic Fall Treat: Ice Cream.

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Happy Ice Creaming and Scary Movie Watching!


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Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 1 Million Personal Pan Pizzas To All Readers, Not Just Those Greedy School Children

For the 40th anniversary of its BOOK IT! ® program Pizza Hut is giving away ONE MILLION FREE PERSONAL PAN PIZZAS during National Book Month this October 2024.

For the First Time Ever, Pizza Hut Will Reward All Readers Across the Country with a Free Personal Pan Pizza (with $8 minimum purchase)* as Part of National Book Month Celebration.

I think any millennial from the United States remembers the Book It! program and getting those free lil’ pizzas every month or so. Arguably one of the best and most successful marketing programs of the last 50 years.

Pizza Hut has evolved the BOOK IT! program to suit modern educational needs, offering digital reading logs and virtual classrooms to make it even easier for schools and families to participate. The program remains completely free, encouraging parents, educators to sign up on behalf of their students at www.bookitprogram.com and ensure the tradition of reading – and the rewards that come with it – continues to thrive for future generations.

Some BOOK IT! facts for the 40th anniversary:

* Since 1984, it’s estimated that more than 1.5 BILLION pizzas have been awarded to young readers through the BOOK IT! program.

* From 2013 – 2023 alone, Pizza Hut gave away more than 56 million Personal Pan Pizzas – enough to stretch from coast to coast in the U.S. twice!

* In the past, United States Presidents have shared their support for the brand’s mission to inspire reading among the country’s youth, including President Ronald Reagan.

* From 2019 – 2023, Pizza Hut expanded its program by partnering with First Book, a non-profit designed to offer books at a discount or for free for educators who serve kids in Title 1 schools, to better support children of all backgrounds to help them succeed. In just five years, the partnership has impacted more than 391,000 children at these schools.

Happy Reading and Pizza-ing!


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