NEW: Walmart’s own AI chatbot just ratted out its bosses, telling researchers that retailers face little pressure to police fraudulent “Made in USA” labels because the FTC pursues so few cases.
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Production designer, professional comics gremlin, Feral Queer - she/they. Union - UW7S🧭, under the CWA https://swinku.carrd.co/
rare morning visit from the cat who I think was already TNR. #swinkusyardfieldnotes
Nothing like a random old man on Pinterest to message you and make it weird.
This bill is legitimately the thing we've been waiting for. Forcing AI to reveal it's sources would cripple it, because it literally can't comply with the law, because all of it is stolen- they didn't record it Please sign to hasten the bubble popping
Zachary Berger@zacharyberger.bsky.social · 2mo agoBlack Forest Labs (like Stability AI) likely took a bunch of work off the internet in order to train their AI. A bill in California would force transparency in their dataset. Want to help it pass? Please sign this petition in support, it'll take you 2 minutes: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/
in days of our backyard we have a 3rd confirmed cat and it's a kitten 💀💀💀 so I guess I'm going to start putting food out to hopefully catch it before it gets coyote snatched?? 😭
I dont know if this is brazen or it has just become so normalized that people who use the stuff don't see it anymore but the text that opens the final paragraph on the right on the big slides for your sdcc presentation is WILD
Workers in the South are fighting back against corporate greed and WINNING. CONGRATULATIONS to Starbucks baristas in Navarre, FL who just won their union!! ✊ They join workers in Kentucky and Arkansas who also recently won union elections in the South!
I am working from the living room because my desktop died & I need to work on my laptop. I'm not moving my 21hdd cintiq for a temporary situation. First couple of days binx was delighted by the extra laptime. Supra is sad because she likes desk pets. Now binx no longer cares. And now I am catless.
update on the Starbucks airborne powder. It's good to keep in mind stuff that's food safe to eat is not the same as things you breathe. especially if you aren't properly ventilated or allowed to mask while doing so. EX. Like even with makeup stuff that's lip safe isn't necessarily eye safe.
Starbucks Workers United@sbworkersunited.org · 2w ago🚨Have you felt sick after handling Starbucks’ silica-based blending powder? If you're a barista, reach out to us. If you're a Starbucks customer, we urge you to STOP BUYING STARBUCKS until the company finalizes union contracts with the protections and improvements we need.
🚨Here’s what baristas are saying about Starbucks’s blending powder. Workers are calling on all customers to STOP BUYING STARBUCKS until baristas get protections and better in-store conditions finalized in fair union contracts.
🚨Have you felt sick after handling Starbucks’ silica-based blending powder? If you're a barista, reach out to us. If you're a Starbucks customer, we urge you to STOP BUYING STARBUCKS until the company finalizes union contracts with the protections and improvements we need.
you can follow the Starbucks union here! They have a strike fund (I had only seen their FB and insta) bsky.app/profile/sbwo...
Stevie Wilson 🧭@swinku.co · 2w agoI've heard first hand that it's confirmed baristas are having breathing issues and headaches from being exposed to this new Starbucks blending powder. there are no news articles but this powder has silica in it and becomes airborne when used for drinks. Baristas aren't allowed to mask on shift.
Here is the post from their BlueSky account, if you are interested: bsky.app/profile/sbwo...
Starbucks Workers United@sbworkersunited.org · 3w ago🚨Our union is hearing concerns from baristas about an ingredient in the new Starbucks Blended Refreshers. The blending powder is silica-based and becomes airborne easily. Breathing in silica powder can be dangerous. Starbucks needs to address this if partners are starting to feel side-effects.
🚨Our union is hearing concerns from baristas about an ingredient in the new Starbucks Blended Refreshers. The blending powder is silica-based and becomes airborne easily. Breathing in silica powder can be dangerous. Starbucks needs to address this if partners are starting to feel side-effects.
Someone I loved died of mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. Silica exposure has similar effects. If you won't avoid Starbucks, at least don't order blended drinks.
Stevie Wilson 🧭@swinku.co · 2w agoI've heard first hand that it's confirmed baristas are having breathing issues and headaches from being exposed to this new Starbucks blending powder. there are no news articles but this powder has silica in it and becomes airborne when used for drinks. Baristas aren't allowed to mask on shift.
SILICA DUST. this is a nightmare pottery people learn so much about when we're just getting started. silicosis/silica lung is terrifying.
Stevie Wilson 🧭@swinku.co · 2w agoI've heard first hand that it's confirmed baristas are having breathing issues and headaches from being exposed to this new Starbucks blending powder. there are no news articles but this powder has silica in it and becomes airborne when used for drinks. Baristas aren't allowed to mask on shift.
Starbucks employees 🤝 Union Carbide miner: getting silicosis at work en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawks_N...
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Stevie Wilson 🧭@swinku.co · 2w agoI've heard first hand that it's confirmed baristas are having breathing issues and headaches from being exposed to this new Starbucks blending powder. there are no news articles but this powder has silica in it and becomes airborne when used for drinks. Baristas aren't allowed to mask on shift.
this week's book edits were putting me through it and then my work desktop decided the motherboard was going give up life. so I had to do computer surgery and rip out my hard drive. so i could access my work files for all my in production books. 😭
Amada Armenta, one of the lead researchers of the project, tells L.A. TACO that businesses within a quarter mile of an immigration enforcement raid experienced twice as much foot traffic loss when compared to a half a mile away. The full story: lataco.com/ice-cost-la-... By Aisha Wallace-Palomares
@danaterrace.bsky.social Pre-ordered THE LONG-LIVED KING and got the beautiful pre-order bonus - an art card of King & co. at #SDCC #Hyperion Booth 2021 @swinku.co #OwlHouse #DisneyBooks #DisneyHyperion
I've heard first hand that it's confirmed baristas are having breathing issues and headaches from being exposed to this new Starbucks blending powder. there are no news articles but this powder has silica in it and becomes airborne when used for drinks. Baristas aren't allowed to mask on shift.
hi this is a really big deal. Chaco Canyon is one of the most important historical sites in North America. the area tribes are extremely opposed to this. please please please comment on this with the BLM. it takes two minutes.
Daniel - Desert Apostate@hcexvangelical.bsky.social · 3w agoThe asshole administration is planning to remove the mining buffer around Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. This is being done without tribal or expert input and the public comment time is incredibly, and cowardly short. Please comment to help try and save Chaco. www.koat.com/article/chac...
100 Meters manga licensed for English release by @nakamapress.bsky.social ! Schedule for release February 16, 2027 List Price $10.99 100 Meters is by Uoto, the mangaka for #チ Orb: On the Movements of the Earth www.simonandschuster.com/books/100-Me... #hyakuemu #100meters #ひゃくえむ
100 Meters Vol. 1
Togashi, a naturally gifted sprinter, has always outrun everything around him—until he meets a rival who challenges not just his speed, but his und...
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Koneko cat café is closing, I helped them open! I was one of their original Baristas and if you ever watched Jackson Galaxys my cat in heaven segment, they visited the café. You will see me there.
It’s hot squirrel summer at the warehouse, and we need help packing orders! If you live near Everett, Washington (USA) and you’re looking for work, why not apply for our open Fulfillment Associate position? www.whitesquirrel.com/fulfillment-...
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