Kris Freedain

Kris Freedain

@krisfreedain.com

Senior Community Manager #OpenSearch & #OpenSearchAmbassador (at AWS) #OpenSource | (opinions are my own) | father | husband | #Buddhist | #meditation | garage gym #powerlifting | he/him | Portland | #BAONPDX https://krisfreedain.com/

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Glenn White
@justicar.xyz

And bring trans rights flags. Lots of them.

Steve Voght@voght.org

Tickets are going fast for Sunday’s Reign game - basically nothing left on the east side or lower SE corner, but they’ve opened additional upper sections behind the south goal. Weather should be great, don’t miss seeing the Tiny Dragon in person one last time! www.reignfc.com/news/ways-to...

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Theo
@theokane.bsky.social

WA friends, vote NO on WA I-001, I-638, and I-645. All 3 of the statewide initiatives! #Seattle #WA #Vote

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The Associated Press
@apnews.com

The long-serving strongman leader of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, has conceded defeat in an election that pitted him and his right-wing party against a diverse student-led opposition movement that spent two years protesting his government.

bit.lySerbia’s strongman leader Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement in seismic political shiftThe long-serving strongman leader of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, has conceded defeat in an election that pitted him and his right-wing party against a diverse student-led opposition movement that spent two years protesting his government.

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Rose City Riveters
@rosecityriveters.org

NORTH END STANDS WITH TRANS FANS, PLAYERS & COMMUNITY COME FOR ONE, EXPECT US ALL #BAONPDX

Taylor Vincent@tayvincent6.bsky.social

Some hateful folks in the North End have their messaging blocked by flags and lead to a “Trans Lives Matter” chant

Kris Freedain
@krisfreedain.com

The morning train stopped well short of my usual due to a problem on the tracks a stop ahead of us, so, instead of getting on the provided shuttle bus I decided for a nice walk through the #Portland neighborhood. Ended up being a great way to start my Friday. 😊 #trimet

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Electronic Frontier Foundation
@eff.org

EFF is organizing a Speakeasy gathering in Portland on October 22. No speeches, no pitches. Just a simple meetup with the EFF team and local supporters of digital rights. We're excited to discuss the great work we're doing! www.eff.org/event/speak...

eff.orgSpeakeasy: PortlandJoin EFF staff and local online rights supporters for a Speakeasy meetup on Thursday, October 22 in Portland. We're at the BSidesPDX conference for the weekend and would love to have the opportunity
Kris Freedain
@krisfreedain.com

Since the project started, #OpenSearch only two designations; Public or Maintainer & the middle ground felt like it needed something else. 🪜 Read more about the next phase of our contribution ladder: opensearch.org/blog/climbin... #opensource #OpenSearchAmbassador

opensearch.orgClimbing the ladder: Understanding OpenSearch’s Contribution Ladder policyLearn how OpenSearch's Contribution Ladder policy defines a clear, merit-based path from first-time contributor to maintainer, and how you can start climbing.

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Apache Software Foundation (The ASF)
@apache.org

Last chance for early-bird pricing! Early-bird registration for Community Over Code Sydney 2026 ends October 19. Secure your ticket for just US$175 before general admission increases to US$350: buff.ly/NJJ9nRL Don’t miss out and register today!

buff.lyCommunity Over Code Sydney 2026 | Community Over CodeCommunity Over Code Sydney 2026 is a two-day intimate conference running two streams of diverse and interesting talks, on November 18-19, 2026.
Kris Freedain
@krisfreedain.com

Now I get to bring the Duke's hat with me everywhere! Thank you so much llittlehelltattoo - it's perfect 😊 (Gold Leaf Tattoo) #Glasgow #travel #tattoo

Kris Freedain
@krisfreedain.com

✈️ PRG to AMS to GLA ✈️ It's been a wonderful week seeing the #OpenSearch Community at #OSSummit Europe, now on to see more of the #opensource community at #CommunityOverCode!

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Kris Freedain
@krisfreedain.com

In Prague this week for Open Source Summit & the rest of our favorite Linux Foundation events? Come by for the launch of a new OpenSearch Project User Group here w/ #OpenSearch Software Foundation members Sidecar Software! RSVP: www.meetup.com/opensearch-p... #OpenSearchAmbassador #opensource

meetup.comOpenSearch Prague Meetup #1, Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup**Date & Time:** October 8th\, 2026 \| 18:00 **Venue:** Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square, "Smetana" meeting room (6th floor) **Address:** Kateřinská 38, 120 00 Prague 2 Th
Kris Freedain
@krisfreedain.com

In Prague this week for Open Source Summit & the rest of our favorite Linux Foundation events? Come by for the launch of a new OpenSearch Project User Group here w/ #OpenSearch Software Foundation members Sidecar Software! RSVP: www.meetup.com/opensearch-p... #OpenSearchAmbassador #opensource

meetup.comOpenSearch Prague Meetup #1, Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup**Date & Time:** October 8th\, 2026 \| 18:00 **Venue:** Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square, "Smetana" meeting room (6th floor) **Address:** Kateřinská 38, 120 00 Prague 2 Th
Kris Freedain
@krisfreedain.com

✈️ PDX to AMS to PRG ✈️ Off to Prague for a week of speaking with the #OpenSearch Community. Hope to see you at: Open Source Summit Europe Observability Summit Europe Linux Foundation Member European Forum & the OpenSearch Project User Group Prague launch! #opensource #OpenSearchAmbassador

Kris Freedain
@krisfreedain.com

We had another important #OpenSearch release today! #opensource #OpenSearchAmbassador Learn more:

OpenSearch Project@opensearch.org

If faster vector search, reduced storage requirements, and more powerful observability are on your list, OpenSearch 3.9 is worth a look. Read the blog for the full breakdown of what’s new in OpenSearch 3.9: https://opensearch.org/blog/get-to-know-opensearch-3-9/

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Roger
@partlyhuman.com

Doxxing as a Service: "In one case, Muse unmasked a person whose name had been kept out of news reports for fear of retaliation and harassment. In another, it tied several pseudonymous accounts to the same person. It also matched a private Instagram account to a real person..."

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