Thanks to @karanslade.bsky.social I have a change in playlist at work today while revising my “Generative AI in today’s World” presentation for tomorrow evening.

A quieter passing - his writing still has much to offer us today www.npr.org/2026/09/01/1...

Beloved writer and environmentalist Wendell Berry has died at age 92

Wendell Berry has died at age 92 He was a beloved American poet, novelist, essayist, and farmer.

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The IGA on the corner of Rue Clark and Boul. René-Levesque in Montreal may be the most confusingly laid out grocery store I’ve EVER experienced in any country.

I love sitting on my porch during summer thunderstorms

In Re: the Freakonomics podcast Episode titled "Why Vanderbilt Keeps Winning." Since the freakonomics subreddit mods are AGGRESSIVELY deleting comments, I'm going to post my agreement with the 6/28 post on the Freakonomics subreddit "Vanderbilt President is Petrified of Trump" in their praise and

Can I interest you in a moist owlette as a timeline cleanse? This is Sassafras the Eastern Screech Owl from the Cincinnati Zoo (@cincinnatizoo.bsky.social, but via their FB) and I love him very much. Eastern Screech Owls (Megascops asio) are native to eastern North America.

OR JUST WRITE THE THING YOURSELF FOR FUCK'S SAKE IT WILL TAKE LESS TIME THAN WHATEVER THE FUCK THIS IS mashable.com/article/sinc...

Sinceerly is an AI tool to 'un-AI' your writing

A new ouroboros in the tech world has emerged.

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A reminder that for some humans, depending on their state or country, their very existence is a crime. "Don't do crime" leaves me a bit uneasy, especially as things in the US turn more fascist.

Just bragging that my unathletic 7-year-old did archery for the first time at a Girl Scout camp and hit the target twice!

Today I learned that one should ask a hospital where a loved one is being treated in an *ICU* if they will be monitored and treated by on-site care providers or through remote telehealth. This fatal dystopian story is about Yale New Haven Health. lawandcrime.com/lawsuit/no-o...

Dental student died in ICU overseen by remote 'tele-health' physician: Lawsuit

A 26-year-old dental student in Connecticut died in an intensive care unit that was overseen by a remote "tele-health" doctor who pronounced him dead on a video screen, a lawsuit says.

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One thing I miss about living in the south or going to a church with a large African/Afro-Caribbean co congregation: Easter hats

Pop Punk Hot-take on 1985: Bowling for Soup has better sound, SR-71 has MUCH better lyrics

We have always been a multilingual nation of immigrants. (Pic courtesy of Fr David Simmons, Civil War recruiting poster for 26th Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers.)

Update: All non-essential personnel are evacuated. From the Bases's official FB Page: "JB MDL is currently at FPCON CHARLIE. Increased security measures are in place. All personnel should remain vigilant, follow the direction of security forces, and report any suspicious activity immediately."

Has anyone heard anything about the abrupt security changes at Joint Base MDL (McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst)? Hoping everyone is safe.... Maybe Diddy is getting a new home.

Mrs Doubtfire The Boxcar Children Jane Eyre

Will Stancil@whstancil.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Okay, a related question: works that hit one way when you were young, and then very differently when you were older? The standout here for me is the 2007 Pregnancy Movies: Juno and Knocked Up. Can’t think of movies where my feelings towards the characters shifted so much with time

Why is Gavin Newsome trying so desperately to make himself irrelevant?

excited to hear tech companies will now be allowed to build their own power plants for their data centers. i am sure the makers of "the app that tells kids to kill themselves" will responsibly operate coal plants

I love my state The “Fight unlawful conduct and keep individuals and communities empowered” act was introduced at the state house last week

In terms of what cures are being lost: - Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis - herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis - shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease

I keep reposting this article because it needs to be seen. This is what responsible journalism on a discriminatory act against trans people looks like. Jo put in the work. It's no longer just my and others' personal accounts vs. random men with opinions. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

How a trans woman's removal from a restroom tore the world of competitive pinball apart

Pinball is one of the most welcoming sports for trans players. But after a confrontation at an arcade last fall, pinball’s governing group is struggling to rebuild trust.

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A reminder that ICE is only 23 years old

3. It is THREE DEGREES Fahrenheit (-16° C) in NJ. I was not consulted and do not approve.

I wrote about my experiences being sexually exploited as a child, and what we need to do to make sure AI doesn’t make that a reality for millions of children. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

My picture was used in child abuse images. AI is putting others through my nightmare | Mara Wilson

I was a child actor, exploited by strangers on the internet. Now millions of children face the same danger

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Emergency Pod! I’m joined by Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi and Shauhin Davari to talk about the devastating situation unfolding in our own streets and hospitals. Listen & share. Links: tinyurl.com/yjvzbs85

I don’t tend to post about politics and world news not because I don’t care, but because others are doing it better and I won’t add to the noise.

Is Star Trek minutia even a niche hobby anymore or has it gone mainstream like Video Games and D & D?

Reading semi-sarcastic hot takes on this years CES has so far been hilarious.

Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.

The tactics in Venezuela (abductions) and the way ICE is harassing my neighbors (also abductions) is a very stark reminder that this is All One Big Thing