#progressBar #macOS #TechIsShitDispatch #UX
My piece, “Lion In the Winter (Ancient Vine Flame Tokay),” has remained an enduring favorite. Captured one chilly winter morning, it is one moment in the life of a grapevine planted in 1889, still going strong after over 130 years. A haiku:
The old man in fog—
silent witness, arms outstretched,
Wise beyond his years.
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Eeeek! Blood pressure of 254/150 and stroke caused by energy drinks 🤯 😱
arstechnica.com/health/2025/12…
Man shocks doctors with extreme blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks
His blood pressure was 254/150. Readings of 180/120 are considered an emergency.Beth Mole (Ars Technica)
Fiasco for Trump as Judge Issues Harsh Rebuke in Ábrego García Case
Judge Paula Xinis’s ruling temporarily freed Kilmar Ábrego García from custody. It also savagely indicted Trump’s lawless handling of this whole affair from start to finish.The New Republic
The comprehension that consciousness exists within the body mind and spirit of a person is a belief held across the eons of humanities time of existence, could that consciousness seek to escape it's earthly vessel and transcend existence to become one with the cosmos, the profound thought that you could harbor an intelligence that is merely symbiotic with your earthly existence, that at any point of it's choosing ones consciousness could decouple it's self from it's flesh and blood host, should both inspire hope and fear;
For as the days go forward I find myself with more anxiety and the overwhelming of a claustrophobic feeling, as my intelligence is cosmic bound at light speeds, while my executive and cognitive functions are retreating to an infantile state on a near equal plane, for is my consciousness so overwhelmed with a body of constant pain, a mind mired in turmoil and a life of debleating poverty, more than it both wants to bear and be witness unto;
Upon the introspective view the void is vast dark and cold, yet trapped and confined as if chained to a tree for all of time, is my mind dying, is my mind dreaming, is my mind truly leaving me;
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"The research reveals that LLMs can be overconfident in their own answers yet quickly lose that confidence and change their minds when presented with a counterargument, even if the counterargument is incorrect. Understanding the nuances of this behavior can have direct consequences on how you build LLM applications, especially conversational interfaces that span several turns."
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"i have eaten all your Christmas cookies, all your fruit baskets, and your pies are next, but you dare to call me the grinch who ate Christmas!??" --flooffy southern emerald toucanet
#BirdsOfMastodon #BirdPhotography #Photograph #Bird #Birding #Toucan #Nature #Funny
We have upholstery.
But what about downholstery? Topholstery? Bottomholstery? Strangeholstery? Charmholstery?
In forest seasons
the last color left is none—
then spring fills it in
#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor
#Snowberry
#AutumnPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape
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In forest seasons
the last color left is none—
then spring fills it in
#Haiku #Photography #MonochromeAndColor
#Snowberry
#AutumnPhotography
#LandscapePhotography
#OregonPhotography #oregon #PNW #MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape
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On the Haunted History of Apartheid in South Africa
My sister and I are little—perhaps six and eight—and we are visiting my mother’s aunt. We sit in her kitchen and in between cleaning meat and asking us about school, she complains about the ghosts …Literary Hub
America just got downgraded
Substack by #DeanBlundell
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun…
🇺🇸 America Just Got Downgraded: “The United States Is No Longer a Functional Democracy” — And Trump’s America Deserves Every Inch of It
When the world stops seeing you as a democracy, maybe stop acting like a dictatorship.Dean Blundell
I just saw a tiktok where this woman said "leaders get paid, helpers get thanked" and it's really sitting like a rock in my stomach tbh
capitalism is just destroying us isn't it
Fuck the Village People.
For all of its issues through the centuries, the YMCA has sought to be a place of compassionate, empathy, and well-being. Tying this anthem to Trump is despicable.
I will forever sit out this dance, and skip over the song when it plays in my streams, aong with all the other VP tracks.
What a waste of a legacy.
Village People lead ‘world-class line-up’ for Trump-tinged World Cup 2026 draw theguardian.com/football/2025/…
Village People lead ‘world-class line-up’ for Trump-tinged World Cup 2026 draw
Robbie Williams, Andrea Bocelli and the Village People will perform during Friday’s draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington DCGuardian staff reporter (The Guardian)
This isn't a request; it's a humanitarian appeal. A simple tent can mean warmth, safety, and dignity. Did you know? $5 can cover basic shelter needs for one day in crisis zones. A small contribution, a big impact. Compassion continues to
change lives. 🤍
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This is a close-up, slightly angled, indoor shot with a dark, shadowed color palette. The image appears to be taken from within a structure constructed of dark plastic sheeting, which forms a tent-like space. Numerous crumpled and folded pieces of plastic bags and sheeting are visible, ranging in color from clear to brown and white. The plastic is bunched and overlapping, creating a chaotic texture in the foreground. A small amount of light is coming from an opening at the top of the frame, illuminating the plastic and creating strong shadows.
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A wide shot depicts a muddy, debris-filled area with makeshift structures in the foreground and background. Several structures appear to be constructed from tarps and other materials, creating a temporary settlement. In the center of the frame, a young person stands facing the camera, dressed in a bright red outfit. A few other people are visible in the distance walking away. The ground is covered in trash and scattered debris, and the sky is overcast.
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Much of the time I watch football I get super annoyed at listening to the commentary so I mute it while I watch.
My current Football Record: Judy at the Palace by Judy Garland and really thankful that it is a lot warmer here than it is in this game.
Amici del Linux, che cosa usate come lettore musicale (che gestisca anche una libreria) e scrobbler?
Io ho trovato la pace un po' minimalista con:
Gapless flathub.org/en/apps/com.github…
Turntable flathub.org/en/apps/dev.geopjr… (che purtroppo non funziona con Firefox, ma vabbè per quello c'è sempre Web Scrobbler)
Ma sono curioso, magari...
globalist.it/politics/2025/12/…
L'analisi politica di Carlo Cotticelli
Elly Schlein consolida il sostegno interno nel Pd e prepara il campo largo per la sfida contro Meloni
Con l'ingresso di Bonaccini nella maggioranza Schlein eviterà il congresso anticipato del Pd e potrà sostenere la costruzione del ''campo largo'' per la sfida con Giorgia Meloni.globalist (Globalist.it)
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Esquerda Vai às Ruas Contra o "PL da Dosimetria" - Gazeta Brasil- Notícias do Brasil e do Mundo
O PL da Dosimetria propõe a eliminação do acúmulo de penas atualmente aplicado pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) para esses tipos de crimes.Gazeta Brasil
Dans le train (et les annonces #SNCF formatées par les managers), le conducteur a un prénom, la·le cheffe de bord a un prénom, la·le barista a un prénom.
Mais l'«hôte propreté» n'en a pas. Iel n'est qu'une fonction.
Festa con le realtà musicali a km zero
Si concludono gli appuntamenti di Le grandi Accademie, i maestri e gli allievi, rassegna di concerti curata da Antonio Caggiano...
This man is a hero. Let's celebrate his name and forget the monsters who committeed this awful act of anti-semitic violence.
RE: threads.com/@nytimes/post/DSQS…
The New York Times (@nytimes) on Threads
A bystander tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen who targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, video verified by The New York Times shows.Threads
Casino del comandante
#discover #italy #explore #countryside #cycling #photography #abandoned #buildings #rural #architecture #decay #urbex #aesthetic #chapel
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