Dan Shortridge
@danshortridge.bsky.social
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Writer of books (mostly history), articles & resumes. Philadelphia, formerly Delaware.
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John Scalzi
22 days ago
This is the technological equivalent of not being able to get your house insured in Florida, and for similar reasons.
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Insurers retreat from AI cover as risk of multibillion-dollar claims mounts
AIG, Great American and WR Berkley seek permission to limit liability from AI agents and chatbots
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Jill Lawrence
about 1 month ago
“The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.”
www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/politics/uk-suspends-caribbean-intelligence-sharing-us?cid=ios_app
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Oliver Willis
about 1 month ago
The President reacts to the election results
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Confused by PA’s judicial elections and the whole weird, bizarre “retention” thing? Here’s a handy guide from the Philly Bar Association on who to vote for today!
about 1 month ago
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Garrett M. Graff
about 2 months ago
Amazing that “No kings and no Nazis” is suddenly a controversial slogan and up for debate in 2025. These are the two most basic creeds of American history.
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This is a great interview!
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2 months ago
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Good survey construction
3 months ago
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Victor LaValle
4 months ago
As a parent, as a human, this family deserves a settlement against ChatGPT that should put them out of business.
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Picked up
@timqueeney.bsky.social
’s new book ROPE from
@maveybooks.bsky.social
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4 months ago
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Worth reading to understand the flood of spam fundraising garbage.
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4 months ago
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David_j_roth
5 months ago
All the dire implications notwithstanding it is hilarious how evil this technology is. Billions of dollars spent on this greasy lying stupid thing that was literally built to replace people, and everyone that uses it gets weaker, lazier, dumber, and sadder for having done so. Well done all around.
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Faine Greenwood
5 months ago
I do think some people really are weirdly ignoring the whole “LLMs can’t go out into the world and collect information that a human hasn’t already recorded and put on the internet” thing
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Chris Kluwe
6 months ago
And then this shit just came out. When you’re making over $700k a year, gaining $12k is nothing. It’s a nice vacation, redoing the garage, giving a niece/nephew a car. When you’re making $23k a year, losing $1600 is “are we paying for food or for the house or for medical bills” territory.
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Nancy Roth
7 months ago
"I hate that the thanks I get for donating to a Democratic candidate is having my phone number sold on a list to a hundred other campaigns, all of whom send me passive-aggressive texts asking for my donation, often weirdly attempting a guilt trip, as though I knew them."
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While DE school districts are smack in the middle of hiring and recruitment season, the state’s jobs portal -
joindelawareschools.org
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Pleased to share my next book project:  PHILADELPHIA’S FIGHTING FLEET: WAR STORIES OF 25 SHIPS FROM AMERICA’S FIRST NAVY YARD  It’ll have stories from WW II, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War about the ships built in Philly and their crews. (Photo: USS New Jersey)
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Billy Penn at WHYY
9 months ago
The Free Library of Philadelphia is hosting several workshops in the coming weeks for federal workers. These events will provide various services to federal employees impacted by DOGE cuts, or who are experiencing job instability.
billypenn.com/2025/04/02/f...
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Free Library offers workshops to laid off federal employees
Workshops hosted at various library locations will provide resources such as networking and resume help for laid off federal employees along with those facing potential job loss.
https://billypenn.com/2025/04/02/free-library-federal-employee-post-doge-cut-workshops/
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When hiring, the State of Delaware posts a full pay range. Behind the scenes, it caps a new hire's pay at much less than that. That bait-and-switch needs to change. Read more:
delawarebusinesstimes.com/news/viewpoi...
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VIEWPOINT: State must reform its hiring process, starting with salary transparency
Dan Shortridge, a former Delaware state government manager and school district employee, asserts that Delaware must strengthen its workforce to avoid losing top candidates to other careers.
https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/news/viewpoints/vwpt-state-reform-hiring-process/
9 months ago
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Minnesota United FC
9 months ago
Today and every day, You belong here 🏳️‍⚧️
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Four of the seven “towns” in this article are not towns.
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7 Delaware town names that will make you do a double-take
These Delaware towns with quirky names tell tales of the First State's rich history. Find out how.
https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2025/03/30/weird-town-names-delaware-slaughter-beach-broadkill-wyoming/82623938007/?tbref=hp
9 months ago
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Drewthulu
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Bradford Pearson
10 months ago
Proud to live in a city that actually stands up for its residents, especially those in harm's way
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Philly schools will continue to allow transgender athletes to participate in sports that match their gender identity
The move breaks with PIAA, which passed a policy that sides with an executive order from President Trump.
https://www.inquirer.com/education/piaa-transgender-athletes-policy-pennsylvania-funding-philadelphia-20250225.html?utm_medium=referral
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Sometimes I think the weather apps are just fucking with us.
10 months ago
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Which is it, snow or rain?
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John Scalzi
11 months ago
Before the inauguration: Chop wood, carry water, support trans rights After the inauguration: Chop wood, carry water, support trans rights
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It’s book cover time! JOE BIDEN’S DELAWARE is out October 14. Folks, preorders matter a lot. They can make the difference between a book that is forgotten or gets a second printing. Place your order wherever you buy books. Independent bookstores are the best, but do what works for you - and thanks.
over 1 year ago
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Why, yes, Amazon, I rather do think I might like that.
almost 2 years ago
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New weekly list of Philly marketing and communications jobs - includes govt relations, graphic design, editing, and of course internships:
delawaremarcommjobs.wordpress.com
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Delaware Marcomm Jobs
Delaware Marcomm Jobs Weekly roundups of marketing & communications jobs in the great State of Delaware, home of Joe Biden, scrapple sandwiches, Atlantic beaches, and chickens. Jobs posted every Wedne...
https://delawaremarcommjobs.wordpress.com
almost 2 years ago
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It’s a practical public relations handbook for small bizes, nonprofits, schools, and other orgs that need attention but don’t have a budget. DIY PUBLIC RELATIONS is the title.
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almost 2 years ago
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16 marketing & communications jobs from Delaware:
www.linkedin.com/posts/dansho...
I do this every week.
about 2 years ago
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What the hell.
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about 2 years ago
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70% of workers are eager to apply for jobs that post the pay. The number jumps to +80% for workers 18-24. The math is simple. Post the pay.
about 2 years ago
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Great to spot myself on the bookshelf next to my former boss!
about 2 years ago
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For Delaware and mid-Atlantic jobseekers: 15+ marketing & communications jobs.
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Dan Shortridge on LinkedIn: #jobs #careers #delaware
Joe Biden is hiring in little ol’ Delaware + more. Here are this week's jobs: Rapid Response Video Editor, Democratic National Committee, $60K Rapid Response…
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about 2 years ago
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