As an English graduate (to quote on of my fav commentators) this is going to further the enshittification of the world.

I'm over the coddling of Argentina...

Want to avoid the explosive diarrhea 💩🚽 & the Cyclosporiasis outbreak? These tips minimize risks: 🥬 Buy wholes heads of lettuce & peel off outer leaves. 💦 Wash raw produce thoroughly with water. 🔥 Cook produce 🔪 Keep knives & cutting surfaces clean. 🧼 Keep hands clean.

As part of Meta’s Muse Image model rollout, Instagram users with public accounts need to opt out to block AI generations of their content. www.wired.com/story/meta-n...

A group of Heathen organizations writes in to reiterate their opposition to Folkish Heathenry and announce their ongoing coalition for inclusive Heathenry. wildhunt.org/2026/07/opin... #pagan #heathen #asatru #thetroth #frith #folkism #politics

‘I wish he had done more to free enslaved people’: Thomas Jefferson’s descendant on his family’s complex legacy

Just in case your Nascar friends/family don't know...Anduril is an AI weaponry company in the Peter Thiel loves LotR category. (Just saw an ad for an upcoming race at Coronado Island.

Heading out this weekend? Keep an eye out for ALPRs and AI cameras. Spot one? Check the DeFlock app and add it if it’s missing. Congratulations, your relaxing drive just became unpaid surveillance research. Download the app or visit deflock.org. #DeFlock #Privacy #Surveillance #ALPR

Peregrine is not another camera company. It builds software that can bring police reports, 911 calls, dispatch records, ALPR scans, video, evidence, and other government data into one searchable platform. 1/5 #DeFlock #Privacy #Surveillance peregrine.io

Dana White was adamant to not include women for the longest time. It was one of the many reasons why I ditched UFC around UF season 3. I got to see the behind the scenes of it. And seriously, I'm glad my fav fighters ditched it, too.

Streetlights used to just light the road. Now Axon is marketing them as vehicle detection tools with ALPR, livestreaming, vehicle attribute recognition, and connected software. At some point, “smart city” just means the furniture is watching you. t.co/F7ktQNke0B

Good night, dear friends. It’s 01:00 in Ukraine. I wish everyone has a safe, peaceful, and calm night. ❤️ During a performance, Within Temptation’s lead singer, Sharon den Adel, unfolded a Ukrainian flag on stage in a show of support for Ukraine.”

Cities around the country have been reconsidering their relationship with Flock after reporting from 404 Media and local news outlets that showed data from the cameras was making its way to ICE. www.404media.co/cities-are-c...

Man...... 😭

Want to deploy new surveillance tech without a public fight? Put it in a subscription and let the system quietly expand without oversight. "another approval cycle and more delays." Sorry our rights are slowing you down. flocksafety.com/safe-cities #Flock #AI #Privacy

First it was stolen cars and kidnapping alerts. Now it’s school residency verification. That is exactly how surveillance expands: one “limited use” at a time, until ordinary families find themselves on another list. #Privacy #Surveillance #DeFlock #ALPR www.sofx.com/new-report-f...

Listen to his words. Some systems can support “pattern of life” analysis, routine mapping, and heatmaps over time. Most people have no idea these capabilities exist. noalprs.com #Privacy #Surveillance #Flock #ALPR

Flock is for stalking, not for safety.

Recreation.gov was supposed to make access to public lands more equitable and streamlined. Instead, it’s rife with bots and inequality, while a government contractor benefits. www.wired.com/story/the-us...

Autozone just announced that the Republican’s War in the Middle East is causing oil supply shortages of 40%. Prices are about to skyrocket.

Insurance that wasn't tied to your job and wasn't for-profit.

IYKYK.

This makes me sad. Yes, he was a crazy guy, but he was human. I have a story about it, but my interactions with him were not what you'd get with the current crop. I hope his land is either held in a land trust, or is returned to the local tribes.

A Fauci aide bragged about making "emails disappear" to dodge FOIA. Now he's being strip-searched and indicted. While penalties for evading FOIA are rare, the precedent only works if it’s applied rationally and impartially. Read more in The Classifieds:

On this day in 1970, 4 students were shot and killed by members of the National Guard at Kent State. Military policing of civilians creates legal and ethical jeopardy for troops, risks violations of our fundamental rights, and undermines our democracy. Tell Congress: No troops in our streets.

A recent case shows law enforcement can see incoming Signal messages by searching an iPhone, even after the Signal app has been deleted. Here’s what to know, and how to protect yourself. www.wired.com/story/phone-...

That explains a lot. And of course, no one thought about the idea of Egyptian Gods being a bit mischievous, did they?

"Last week this man was Chamberlain to his own Hitler. This week he is Judas to his own Jesus." Timothy Snyder

Sat, May 2, 10:30am Woodstock Library Gov’t 101: A citizen’s guide to the U.S. Constitution & Government by Associate Professor Benjamin Taylor from Kennesaw State University. RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/georgiademocrats/event/929015/ Not sponsored by the library. Live streamed to our YouTube.

Ya know, a guy I dated about a decade ago was a prepper/reenactor (WWII). We regularly had arguments around election time because he felt the Dems were going to ruin the country. Despite being a card carrying Libertarian, he regularly voted Republican in national elections. I'm honestly curious...

I live in a state that requires insurance brokers to report the policies to the state database. Mine didn't do that this year (since I switched brokerage) and I was ticketed for the lapse. On the same day I paid the fine and notified my brokerage of their failure, I was pulled over and asked for...

A U.S. naval drone has reportedly washed ashore in Turkey, according to Turkish outlet SavunmaSanayiST. The report says the Sierra Nevada–built device lost control during a mission and drifted into a coastal area. It is believed to be a naval drone, likely part of an experimental program.

State controlled media won't educate a single citizen, will it.?

‘We built a castle on stage complete with battlements’: how 80s German thrash bands pushed metal to new extremes

Context is everything about the Epistles, so it's pretty important to research them before quoting them.

While Trump monetises war, Iran women’s team deliver great act of sporting heroism | Barney Ronay

Bwahahahahaha..... Seriously. I had several ICQ handle numbers. I even know who feeds their esbats and what said esbats eat.

Tomorrow's Bandcamp Friday fundraiser will be for The Trans Continental Pipeline, helping trans folks leave hostile states (ahem, Kansas) for Colorado.

ICE Nazis just bought a warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia to turn into a Trump concentration camp. Not only did they pay an exorbitant price, but you're not going to believe who they bought it from. 😳👇

This is what happens when ignorance reigns...

This season's Alex Cross is too on point. And I'm only 2 episodes in.

"Some were as young as 13, and at least half of those taken in so far became pregnant as a result of rape, sources said."

So much for shrinking govt and cutting costs...

“In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous."

As much as I feel for the athletes, this is one of those times when they should scratch their performance.

I can watch this on repeat all day....

I didn't think my childhood would pass this quickly...