Remember the mystery a few weeks ago, about how and why xAI was spitting out people's government names, even people who have only *ever* used a pseudonym professionally?

Strongly encourage all academics, novelists, reporters, bloggers, whatever to just email this account and state that you want to opt out of this idiocy. Overload them with emails and make them regret they ever tried this shit. [email protected]

I finally bought the Pupsicle on sale at a local Petsmart store and my dog has enjoyed licking homemade Greek yogurt and peanut butter treats. I would recommend it to other dog owners.

Fin Garden was hit. That’s all we know, atm. No word on the extent of the damage, yet. 😔 wanaen.com/airstrike-da...

I'm going back in the archives for this one! From 2002, to be exact. This is along the river in Pittsburgh, PA. Which river? Well...there's three and this was many years ago so I don't actually remember. I do hope to return this fall and get some fresh photos. I promise my camera is better now!

Indy had lovely sunny solo walkies with her dad today, she will share them on Wednesday, please give yourself a calendar appointment

The 2026 midterms are in 238 days; the 2028 presidential election is in 973 days.

Okay we can close the loop on this one.

Jeremy White in Colorado wrote: "I captured the luminous zodiacal light stretching up towards the Pleiades over Poudre Canyon. Early spring is a wonderful time to observe this beautiful natural phenomenon." Thank you, Jeremy! Want to see the #zodiacallight? Here's how: buff.ly/Ws0WRhD

This post (www.platformer.news/grammarly-ex...) from Casey Newton says there’s a way to opt out if you don’t want a bot to pretend to be you. I would suggest using it - expertoptout @ superhuman dot com.

The Singularity is upon us: Apple's AI summarized a text message that read "I'm still down to clown if you are" to.... "clown event still possible."

Not only am I now the first tenured Latina law prof at Tulane, I am also its first full Latina law prof. And there will be more, I promise.

If anyone with access to Grammarly's Expert Review bullshit can tell me if they've appropriated me, please let me know.

‘Books are a uniquely portable magic.’ —Stephen King

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭! 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 (𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐇 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬 — 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

Autocephalous [aw-toh-SEF-uh-lus] (adj.) - Independent of external and especially patriarchal authority.

hahaha holy shit cc @niedermeyer.online

So eepy! These babies came in with mama - normally we'd wait until they were older to TNR mom, but there were concerns with mom bc she had struggled with their birth. So far mom and these babies seem fine now, but it could have gone either way. TNR saves cats from difficult and dangerous births!

Ticket prices for our Raise Your Paw auction will increase THIS FRIDAY - don't wait to get yours! Join us at the auction April 18 for live and silent auctions, live music, drinks and appetizers, a Kitten Cuddle Lounge, and more. Learn more + get tickets: https://ow.ly/sf3G50Ys5TS

Not just Death Valley, but the Carrizo Plain and other locations in California are having amazing wildflower blooms this month. earthsky.org/earth/death-...

Some of these were golf ball sized. It has passed but this is what remains. I would like to never experience this again.

I'm no lawyer, but I think "we're going to keep stealing your stuff until you tell us you don't want us to steal your stuff" isn't quite the defense Grammarly thinks it is—at least not in the court of public opinion. I hope this company is sued into oblivion. I canceled my pro account today.

(Guardian) — Iran has spurned two messages from Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, seeking a ceasefire as its leaders sense it is not losing the war and the US president is at the minimum feeling the political pressure. @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Please can you help us reach our fundraising goal? We’re at 76%! These funds will pay for much-needed hay that has more than doubled in the UK hay shortage crisis It will also pay for outstanding vets bills: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... Please share! Thank you so much 💚 #animalsanctuary

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This could be your dream job! PhD in ecology, and English and Japanese language skills required... working for POKEMON!!! www.ign.com/articles/the...

I love this bookstore. This is in the town where I went to college and it's a marvelous staple. Someone's dream is waiting for them.

Give it up for @randyhermanlaw.com. He gives us this wonderful thread on the hearing for the fed'l prosecutor who used AI to write his filings, filled w/ fake quotes and citations. You will each have your own favorite post in the thread, but this Princess Bride knockoff ranks right up there for me

Just walked by a Waymo that is blocking at least 10 cars from leaving a parking garage (took this after I crossed the street) in downtown LA. It’s parked directly in front of the garage exit. No one has any ability to move it. So an entire parking garage is getting backed by an empty car

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

On this unusually warm day the Crocus flowers were drawing the attention of Western Honey Bees in Central Park's Shakespeare Garden. 🐝💙

Michelin's getting a lot of attention, with its statewide expansion in Colorado. A few fun facts: * Bibendum is The Michelin Man's actual name * He was inspired by a pile of tires that looked like a man * This poster tells us he drinks the nails that cause flats

The Sneer: who wore it better, Dewey or Billy Idol?

‘Hey’ came before ‘hi,’ and ‘hi' came before ‘hello.’ ‘Hi’ is most likely a variant of ‘hey.’ ‘Hello’ is not related to either. Goodbye.

Where are my kitty frens at?!?!?! There’s a rescue dat Lucky Pup has partnered with dat has a lot of cats ready fur adoption! If you’re looking fur a new cat fren in da Anderson/Greenville area, check out these cuties! Hazel, Twinkle, Freya, Penny, and Fern Apply online: freedomfences.org

Handmade Machine Knit Scarf and Hat Set - Reversible Knit Beanie debbiecrochets.etsy.com/listing/4403...

“When I got home, I sat on the floor, wearing my helmet, and sobbed until I was hoarse with the overwhelm of my joy. I’d just ridden a bike for an hour! A bike! For an hour!” The “greatest feeling in the world” after Long COVID. E-bikes and accessibility, via @heatherhogan.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth

This amazing scientific advance may one day lead to either more effective treatments or dare I say perhaps a cure. This is why it is vitally important to fund basic scientific research. Scientists Discover Way To Reverse Chemical Process Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease share.google/Vm0hfSMfkGIc...

(archaic language but still useful) “gigglemug” meaning: smiling face I love opening Bluesky and seeing your gigglemug!

40-inch Crocheted Door Draft Stopper Snake: Colorful Dorm Decor debbiecrochets.etsy.com/listing/4388...

LBB is still missing!!! Please share www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/local-n...

Excuse me! It’s Percy here on Jigsaw Puzzle Watch. I’d like to report that Mum and I have completed another Puzzle. This time it’s a Brambly Hedge one and it’s lovely. Hope you like it! 🧩

Now Playing: Mancini's Angels by Henry Mancini (RCA Victor, 1977) The best of Hank's 1970s TV and movie themes. And hey, nice male gaze on that cover. Where are their heads?* *not visible because they couldn't afford Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson. #NowPlaying #NowSpinning

Yard Nessie is back. I tried to get closer, but it casually escaped under the shed.

This is Summit. He is a friend to pretty much everyone he meets. But has a special soft spot for the little critters who stop long enough for him to say hello. 13/10 (IG: bakerbarnes)

Here's a picture I took 7 years ago in Times Square

🌡️🔥 Record warmth across the DC–Balt region today! New record highs set at all 3 major reporting sites: 📍 Reagan National (DC): 84 📍 Dulles: 85 📍 BWI: 85 That’s the warmest weather since late Sept — and temps more typical of early June than early March! 😲 Did it feel like summer to you today?

Happy third birthday, Piglet! Piglet was purchased as a “teacup pig”, but his owners quickly realized he was growing much bigger and his care was more demanding than the breeders of these pig lead people to believe. This “teacup” birthday boy now weighs 125 lbs!