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mikesettino.bsky.social
www.mikesettino.com Aspiring writer, retired systems analyst. Author of the novel Wave Rider. And now new guitarist. Wrestling referee for 31 years. Inducted into the Pennsylvania D3 Hall of Fame in 2023.
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“ This is arguably the biggest grift in modern history” - @profgalloway.com

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Supported by @peters-books.bsky.social, @hachetteuk.bsky.social & ALCS, the #InformationBookAward celebrates the quality and diversity of #informationbooks available for young people. Register your school by 11 June to take part in the #IBABookClub: bit.ly/3GXpBYr 📚 #bookawards #EduSkyUk #primaryuk

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I use Query Tracker to search for Literary Agents because I know those agents are legitimate. Today, I got a request for a partial submission. Any positive thoughts my way would be appreciated!! #authorlife #authorcommunity #writingcommunity

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Today, April 25 is World Penguin Day. Donald Trump is charging Google a tariff for every search. #tariff

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#WritingPrompt The first few chapters of my figure skating WIP happen in summer, as does the final chapter (but I can’t share any of those snippets because of spoilers)

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Den-Aronel Chronicles, Book 1 Not exactly a wolf, but the closest thing Ryth has A vicious snarl to his right interrupted his thoughts. He turned his head, and found himself looking into the glowing yellow eyes of a lunging fang-beast. #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity Bk 1 here: 4rv5h3np

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#writesky #writerscommunity #amwriting I'm looking forward to the Chocolate Town Book show.

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Trump announced a 90-day pause on most country-specific tariffs, but left other duties in place. Here's a look at where things stand and what could happen next.

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“What happened? You helped elect Donald Trump you fucking moron” - @timmiller.bsky.social

submitted 34 days ago • 184 comments

I look at current events and I am shocked, but I shouldn't be. Massive tax breaks for the wealthy, a society where the United States implodes on its own greed. I predicted it all in my dystopian book. #WritingCommunity #readingcommunity #booksky #books #authors

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Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state arts councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.

submitted 36 days ago • 70 comments

My wife was overdue for a new iPhone. I went today on a Thursday afternoon and had to wait 2.5 hours before I was able to get the new phone. Not because the staff was bad, actually quite the opposite. Everyone is trying to get a new phone before the trump tax tariff kicks in.

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Time to speak up

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Senator Booker: What kind of man is in the white house that makes fun of the disabled, who lies so much that the fact checkers lose count, that minimizes the pain and the suffering

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I wish I knew you If you knew me You will know My heart is stronger Than your will to make me cry My eyes don't match Your wondering gaze If u knew me u will know I belong to no one I'm one of a kind I will find u In a sea of millions If u know me u will find me I wish I knew u Before Her

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BREAKING: 34,000 people have showed up in Denver, Colorado this evening to see Bernie Sanders and AOC fight oligarchy and authoritarianism.

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Books are expensive but because of my library, I have nearly infinite access. Not to mention all of the amazing programs I'm able to take part in thanks to them. Support your local library! #booksky #art

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New ride is here. Built by union labor here in America thanks to @uaw.org!

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Murphy: "If we continue to observe norms, if we continue to engage in business as usual, this democracy could be gone. I don't think we have a year to save American democracy. I think the way the president is acting ... puts out democracy at immediate risk."

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So increasing the minimum wage to a livable wage is “socialism”? But Amazon union busting, keeping wages low, and forcing workers onto public assistance while its founder increases his net worth by $7.9M an hour is the "free market"? Perhaps this could be a WaPo opinion piece.

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This was even too shameless of a lie for this account. MAGA influencers are trying to scam their own voters.

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Neal: "Look at the alignment. $1.2t here for cuts, but $1.2t for tax cuts. Oh, let me figure that one out. They are going to cut Medicaid to justify what it is that they want to do."

submitted 73 days ago • 399 comments

Tonight, my wife and I are sparing no expense in our home cooked dinner. We are going to have an egg, ham and cheese sandwich. 🤑💸

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