Hey there MSP! I’ll be at the Tesla protest tomorrow in Golden Valley, 11-noonish! Come on by!

And wherever you are, betcha there’s one near you too: https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/teslatakedown

Microsoft thinks you should recycle pcs that can't be upgraded to windows 11...

Please do not do this. Try linux or give them to someone else who will, or donate them to charitable organizations.

Goblins need spare computers everywhere!

#question
Can we have a #hashtag on here for people who wish to discard perfectly good computers, so other people on here who are less fortunate can get them and use linux or something?

Any opinions on a best hashtag for that?

*edit @generationX mentioned a hashtag, #computertruhe (which is a group or the german equivalent to this paying it forward of computers or related parts, and is active on mastodon!) This may translate to #computerchest and is the best lead on a relevant hashtag for this purpose so far!

#retux (for games?)
possibly #upcycling

Unique for this purpose suggested:
#takemytech (at least 2 votes!)
#sparePChere
#pc2hand

by area:
@PCsfueralle for Austria, like computertruhe for DE

#LinuxInstallParty may be relevant! DE I think!

#FreeGeek for #Portland and maybe #Minneapolis !

#Debian 12 Bookworm made installation and GUI much easier than previous versions, including nonfree repositories for proprietary driver support! Debian 13 Trixie (stable) drops later this year. It is upstream and all about open source, as a Linux option.

We’ve had growing crowds every week at the MSP #TeslaTakedown in Golden Valley, MN: 100-some, then 200-some, then ~350–380…. This weekend is supposed to be a really big one worldwide — every dealership, big crowds, really get some attention — but tomorrow’s weather forecast in MN looks kind of dismal.

I worry…but then I know we’re not so easily deterred. Let’s show them how it gets done here in Minnesota.

There are 4 Minnesota locations to protest, and many more worldwide. Find them here, and please show up if you can! https://www.teslatakedown.com

I made my Mirror World class some bling out of 6mm glass tubulation. We can all laugh and be shiny together now. I actually didn't make myself one though. I guess I can make it tomorrow. I bent it to my handwriting in cursive with a 6mm sharpie :) . lol happened to be an easy an fun 3 letter phrase that flows nicely.

I sure do love mirroring a bunch of little tubes simultaneously :)

I gotta get a few feet of bright colored silicone or latex tubing. They are meant to be necklaces. They may be fragile during hugs.

Its been nice to teach these classes with Kacie Lees in the evenings and decompress from the hectic week finishing up neon work things ahead of an upcoming midwest road trip! Class and show in Minneapolis and visiting artist 2 day at UW, Madison.

We mirrored so much. Its so fun seeing people get it- and run wild with it.

Pretty darn good turnout for #TeslaTakedown today in Golden Vally, MN: I counted at least 350, and somebody else said 380.

That’s up from ~210 last week, and 100+ the week before.

See you there next Saturday? 11am until 12-something!

URGENT please help Dej! they are a #queer, #neurodivergent #artist on the way to self-employment. they need #rent support while they work on covering back payments.

$210/630 DUE MARCH 25

https://gofund.me/538733be

@mutualaid

80s kids are coming to a fine city near you!

#Portland, OR
#Guerneville, CA 
#Sacramento, CA
#SanDiego, CA 
#LosAngeles, CA 
#Austin, TX 
#Houston, TX
#WinstonSalem, NC
#Phoenixville, PA
#Newtown, CT
#Essex (#Burlington), VT
#Minneapolis, MN
#StLouis, MO
#CedarRapids, IA
#KansasCity, MO
#DesMoines, IA
#Omaha, NE
#Denver, CO 
#Boise, ID
#BakerCity, OR
#Spokane, WA
#Seattle, WA
#Oakland, CA

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"The Laymans had ties to the abolitionist movement, and it was one of the few cemeteries that were not segregated. Some of the plots sold for 50 cents per gravesite, but it also included a “Potter’s Field” where those who died without money or family could be buried. …

"It changed ownership over the years, and was renamed Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery in 1928. Today, it’s owned by the city and managed by volunteers."
https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-cemetery-underground-railroad/601232388

hey if i havent been clear about it, im still job hunting too. im a fullstack software developer with a decade of experience, and am eager to start a role that is, in order of preference, remote, seattle, or minneapolis. most of my experience is in php/js, with six of those years also heavily involving project management and mentoring. but i am very flexible on what the role is; i am a fast learner, i will take entry level in any tech stack if it keeps me housed.

if you are in a position to give me a referral or recommendation within your company and want to help me out, DM me further info. i can then then apply online or pass along a resume.

thank you