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Aided by the United States of America. Blood on the hands of the prez, vp, and every single GOP rep.

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"As Russian missiles targeted Ukraine’s power grid, the country was plunged into darkness. The only sound? Generators humming in the streets. We spent hours hunting for an internet connection, sitting in gas stations, just to tell our partners:

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"Every single one of our European partners stayed. Not only that — they gave us even more projects. They believed in us. They supported us. And because of them, we survived. Laravel projects disappeared.

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This song is an ancient Ukranian hymn. It's performed by a choral group from a church in Grand Rapids. The man standing in front is my friend Randy, he's a professional musician and pulled together choir to perform this song as a gift to #Ukraine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPuy...

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"Our memories from those first days are scattered, and fragmented — banks stopped working, teammates went silent, chaos spread. We had no answers. But we had work." – Aleks Bochlin, #WordPress #Ukraine

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Every #HeroPress essay has a banner made by the amazing Stacey Barton. This week she asked that the fee for making that banner be donated to a Ukrainian support fund. This week HeroPress donated to @u24.gov.ua to support #Ukraine in their fight for survival. Can you also help? #WordPress

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As is common, there's an audio version of this week's HeroPress essay. But this week it's not simply Aleks reading his post, it's him speaking about his experiences running a #WordPress agency in Ukraine during wartime. Check it out. #Ukraine buff.ly/dSTbpt6

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"Explosions shook the city. The sky turned red with fire. Deafening sounds filled the air. We later learned they were Grad rockets, but at that moment, all we felt was shock, fear, and disbelief." – Aleks Bochlin, #WordPress #Ukraine buff.ly/dSTbpt6

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No one believed war was possible. Even as rumors spread, we convinced ourselves: “This can’t happen. Not here. Not in the 21st century” – Aleks Bochlin, #WordPress #Ukraine buff.ly/dSTbpt6

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"We believed our future lay in big, ambitious U.S. projects. We chased tight deadlines, endured weekend calls, and thrived under pressure. It was exhausting and stressful, but we had no idea that the real challenge was yet to come." – Aleks Bochlin, #WordPress #Ukraine buff.ly/dSTbpt6

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This week's HeroPress essay is titled "From Warfare to WordPress: How We Survived and Transformed" by Aleks Bochlin from Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. #WordPress #Ukraine

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Are Redhats the new Brownshirts? Maybe someone should talk to IBM about changing the name of their Linux division. They wouldn't want a repeat of 1939.

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I made a video about how to make a three column layout in #KadenceWP, with actual sidebar widget areas on both sides. #WordPress www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU9I...

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I did a blog post about why content-encoding is important for web performance. #WordPress #webdev #supernerd performance.startumproject.com/why-is-conte...

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I did a blog post about why WebP images are the best format for website performance. #WordPress #webdev #webp performance.startumproject.com/why-webp-is-...

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Airline pilots in the US are required to retire from flying at 65. Should perhaps US Presidents also not be allowed to run the country after 65? If you're over 65 you don't get to run. If you will TURN 65 before the end of the 4 year term, you don't get to run. For the same reasons as pilots.

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Mixing Smokehouse almonds with Honey roasted almonds is a delight.

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Hey folks, I have openings in my schedule for late Feb and March for WordPress work. I build new sites, fix old ones, build custom plugins, and make video documentation. Please spread the word and hit me up if you need anything. #WordPress #plugins

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I love jerky, but "bacon jerky" is just cold bacon.

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Check out this amazing three string guitar made from a shovel. #music eclecticjams.com/shovel-guitar/

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Introducing The Nyckelharpa #music #eclecticjams eclecticjams.com/the-nyckelha...

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Apnea, CPAP, ASV, and just breathing. topher1kenobe.com/apnea-cpap-a...

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"I realized it’s not about chasing ratings or recognition—it’s about focusing on the value you create, which ultimately leads to success." — Anna Hurko, #WordPress https://buff.ly/4aEyBwt

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@timkmak.bsky.social @kyivindependent.com

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This week's HeroPress essay is titled "Building a WordPress Career Without a Map: Lessons from My Journey" by Anna Hurko from Kherson, Ukraine. #WordPress heropress.com/essays/build...

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Anyone want to sponsor HeroPress to WCAsia? #WordPress

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@majabenke.bsky.social

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A client stiffed me on a $4500 invoice today because they decided not to use my work. Contracts are your friend.

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What a great day, snuggled in with my love, watching tv.

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The first HeroPress essay of 2025 is titled "Growing Up in WordPress" by MK Keefer from Austin, TX, USA. #WordPress heropress.com/essays/growi...

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On this, the last day of the year, a new letter to my son. topher1kenobe.com/pro-tips-for...

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Well friends, 2024 is almost over. The HeroPress '24 fundraiser is nearly done. The #WordPress community this year kept us afloat, we're deeply grateful. We could still use your help though. If you'd like to help make HeroPress happen, visit the donation form. Anything helps.

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“In a time when the #WordPress community faces challenges and divisions, #HeroPress stands as a unifying force. It’s more than a platform - it’s a movement driven by love, empathy, and the belief that everyone’s story deserves to be told.” @heropress.bsky.social

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Nice "feel good at the end of the year" piece. How @topher1kenobe.bsky.social is Changing Lives Through #HeroPress insider.thewpgirls.com/how-topher-d... #WordPress

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Tia over at The WP Girls Insider dida nic writeup on HeroPress. #WordPress insider.thewpgirls.com/how-topher-d...

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⚡️18 Russian soldiers allegedly killed in Ukraine's Dec. 25 attack in Kursk Oblast, military says. Ukrainian troops reportedly hit the command post of Russia's 810th Separate Marine Brigade in the town of Lgov in Kursk Oblast overnight on Dec. 25.

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What if Santa’s sleigh is a Tardis? Big enough on the inside to hold all the presents in the world, enough time to get everywhere, etc. Santa is a Time Lord.

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Mrs. Winterbourne is an underrated movie. #movies

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Time to pull out an old favorite. This post hasn't had a comment since 2004. #Christmas #music topher1kenobe.com/who-is-fathe...

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The best friendships are the ones where you can get really unhappy with each other and still be solid friends at the end.

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Isotta Peira donated to HeroPress recently, here's why. Would you join her? #WordPress heropress.com/donate

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