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bubbajet

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Democrat. Cooking, carbs, and lots of walking to work it off.

If you’re using profanity, I’m probably not going to boost or favorite even if you’re spot-on.

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arstechnica, to random
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Anti-pasteurization crowd reaffirms love of raw milk despite bird flu outbreak

Raw milk fans called warnings "fear mongering," despite 52% fatality rate in humans.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/anti-pasteurization-crowd-reaffirms-love-of-raw-milk-despite-bird-flu-outbreak/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

bubbajet,
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@arstechnica Aggressively intentional stupidity is on display with these idiots. If only they could be refused medical care outside of google and homeopathy when they inevitably get violently ill. But no, they’ll go to the hospital ER and the rest of us will pay the bill.

I’m all for individual freedom. Go for it. Just be ready for the individual consequences.

coffeegeek, to fediverse
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Barista Magazine (who are not in the , but really should be - contact them via other socials and suggest it!) continues to get into reviewing consumer coffee gear. The latest is for a hand grinder that wasn't previously on my own radar:

cc @coffee

https://www.baristamagazine.com/test-drive-java-g25-coffee-grinder-by-vssl/

bubbajet,
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@coffeegeek @coffee That looks very nice, thanks for the link.

I’m going to drop this request here, since it’s as good a place as any. When reviewing travel oriented stuff (hand grinders, brewers) something that always gets left out is not just “pack-ability” but also smell. I love my TimeMore Slim, but for packing the handle has to come off - and my entire suitcase smells of old coffee grounds. I’m using a Ziploc for now…but there must be a better way.

Meyerweb, to random
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Today my main accomplishments were blowing raspberries with my 7mo granddaughter back and forth for like ten minutes; finding a new way to make her giggle uncontrollably; and soothing her from crankiness to a nap, twice.

Few days have been better spent.

bubbajet,
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@Meyerweb @lisamelton Thank you for sharing this. I can feel my stress levels dropping just reading it. Wonderful!

coffeegeek, to coffee
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We take reviewing coffee gear at CoffeeGeek very seriously. We want to make sure you have the best possible advice - honest, real, and relevant to the product you might be shopping for.

So I started off this post with an apology.

cc @coffee @espresso

https://coffeegeek.com/blog/news/the-responsibility-of-product-reviewers/

bubbajet,
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@coffeegeek @coffee @espresso Good on 'ya. Thank you for the work and the honesty.

gwynnion, to random
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America doesn't need better civics education. It needs there to be actual consequences for doing bad things. Then people can figure it out.

bubbajet,
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@gwynnion @lisamelton This is exactly what the GOP keeps yelling at anyone who will listen. Sorry, it’s wrong.

We need civics education and public shunning for stuff that isn’t illegal (and can’t be for whatever reason) but is clearly wrong. There will, of course be legal consequences for some things too and those need to be enforced. The goal is to stop the bad behavior before it happens, not after.

loadingartist, to random
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one for the road
(+ bonus panels in the thread!)

bubbajet,
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@loadingartist @lisamelton Time to give him a styrofoam cup.

coffeegeek, to coffee
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Also, from a few days ago, something I put online:

A bit about caffeine...

cc @coffee

https://coffeegeek.com/blog/techniques/a-bit-about-caffeine/

bubbajet,
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@coffeegeek @coffee The best part is at the end: americanos for the win! I love a 1:1 americano, I usually have two during the day if I’m home.

Great article, and clearly just beginning to go down the rabbit hole.

arstechnica, to random
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Some states are now trying to ban lab-grown meat

Spurious "war on ranching" cited as reason for legislation.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/some-states-are-now-trying-to-ban-lab-grown-meat/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

bubbajet,
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@arstechnica When those ranchers give up their automobiles/trucks, cellphones, electric appliances, flush toilets and more - all items that cost people their livelihoods in the name of progress for all - I’ll be more inclined to help out those poor, poor ranchers.

JamesGleick, to random
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Debtors Prison for superrich deadbeats: an idea whose time has come. https://wandering.shop/@cstross/112070923274019917

bubbajet,
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@JamesGleick @dangillmor Oh! Will there be a stockade? 🍅

RickiTarr, (edited ) to random
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FINAL ROUND, BEST OF THE BEST:

Now is the real test!

bubbajet,
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@RickiTarr @lisamelton If it was homemade candy corn, that’s a different question.

Teri_Kanefield, to random
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I have a weekend blog post ready.

I start with a few things I posted here already, and then get into the meat of my topic:

The 18th and 19th century debate: Are women and Black People "people" under the 14th Amendment?

Click here: https://terikanefield.com/the-18th-and-19th-century-debate/

(The image is to try to avoid that 500 error message)

bubbajet,
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@Teri_Kanefield This was SO GOOD. Thank you!

dangillmor, to random
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"Musk is the ugly reflection of our collective ineptitude, apathy and stupidity, and as long as he goes unpunished he will continue to pollute our physical and mental environment in ever more grotesque ways."

From an author who has studied Tesla and the EV business deeply -- and who has well-justified contempt for Musk and his acolytes. https://niedermeyer.io/2024/02/02/its-the-impunity-stupid/

bubbajet,
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@dangillmor Great reporting, what a lousy company. I’ve got a Tesla now, and will gladly dump it for a better EV when one comes along. I’ve got my eye on a few.

I’d argue that in today's “next quarter's profits” economy and such lax regulation the company is almost bound to scoff at the laws; I wonder what other auto manufacturers do. Of course, this means we’ll need high, impenetrable guardrails/fines and enough regulators to impose them. At bottom, a political question.

RickiTarr, to random
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Since I'm thinking about it, let's talk about Ignorance. I have so many mixed thoughts on the subject. So, a little back story on me, for those who haven't already figured this out. My father was a pastor, I was raised extremely Conservative and religious, and while some of it struck me as a bit off, and I was certainly less Conservative than my parents, I was a good little girl and towed the party line. It wasn't until my little brother came out when he was 14, that my wake up call really began. Suddenly, it was personal, I love my little brother, how would he be going to Hell? If you start doubting one thing, then slowly you start doubting everything.

Because of this background, I do have empathy for what I consider true ignorance. For those who did not grow up in this environment, it can be really hard to understand how people can just blindly believe these things. They don't understand the cult like atmosphere that it truly is. All your media is this one thing, all your social circle are people that agree with you, you are quite literally in a bubble of propaganda. For me the combination of being around different kinds of people and factual education gave me the ability to see the truth, and it's something I still work on, with anything you consider fact, you should always leave a window open, there's always more to learn.

Sooo, if you read this far, What has been your experience with ignorance? What is something you've been ignorant about? Is willful ignorance actually a form of ignorance? Do you think there's any true ways to convince people they are missing out on the truth?

bubbajet,
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@RickiTarr @lisamelton Somewhere along the way I got drawn into an evangelical church, and wound up quite involved. Leading bible studies, teaching the kids, and the like. I was quite a believer.

And then a bible study member/friend that engineered stuff that flew on the space shuttle insisted that why, yes, the universe is 6,000 years old. That’s what the Bible says. That was the eye-opener for me.

Aggressive, intentional ignorance.

GottaLaff, to legal
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Sigh.

Via Hallerman:

BREAKING: Bank records show that special prosecutor Nathan Wade purchased airline tickets in his and County DA ’ name for trips to San Francisco and Miami

The info was contained in Nathan Wade's credit card statements, which were incl in a filing from his wife on Fri as part of their divorce case.

The filing appears to bolster allegations of a romantic relationship between Nathan Wade and DA Willis

1/...

bubbajet,
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@GottaLaff @lisamelton It’s a very poor choice on both their parts, but “upend” the prosecution? No. There’s zero bearing on the prosecution of Trump.

Not saying either one is clean here. Just that the topics are - or should be - unrelated.

RickiTarr, to random
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The French will talk about how Americans eat unsophisticated and unhealthy food, and then eat a baguette with a chocolate bar stuffed in it.

bubbajet,
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@RickiTarr @waitworry Having recently been to Paris…no. No we haven’t. Maybe chocolate, but the bread isn’t even in the same league.

bubbajet,
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@RickiTarr @waitworry Well. I consider that a challenge to continue sampling as much bread as possible! I’ll find it somehow, or grow out of these pants trying.

bubbajet,
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@RickiTarr @waitworry Also, I’ll take suggestions. Please.

bubbajet,
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@RickiTarr @waitworry Thank you for both, they look delicious. I believe the Tartine you mention is in San Francisco?

I bake at home, too, and love it. Bread day is always fun and rewarding...and is either tomorrow or Sunday. I’ve inexplicably never taken the time for a real baguette yet. Soon.

And if you’re a butter person for your bread, Trader Joe’s cultured French butter is back. OMG. Almost as good as Paris. Almost.

RickiTarr, to random
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Do you think there are "normal" people? If so, what constitutes normal? If not, why not?

bubbajet,
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@RickiTarr @lisamelton No such thing as “normal.” There’s a sliding scale for every trait, you’re somewhere on that range but different from everyone around you. Accept yourself and others for who they are, not who you want them to be.

*this doesn't mean you have to like everyone, or subject yourself to their presence. And if you don’t like yourself, good news! You’re the only one you can change.

drahardja, to random
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Tech workers when everyone is hiring: lol, I don’t need to unionize. Look how well I negotiated for myself!

Tech workers when there are layoffs everywhere: I don’t have time to unionize! I’m desperate to get a job right now!

bubbajet,
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@drahardja @lisamelton I work in a unionized industry and the number of people I work with that tell me the union doesn’t do anything for them is mind-blowing. Amazingly, none of them are willing to send the company a check for the 30% extra pay over what the company offers in negotiations. And sick leave, minimum pay, vacation, health insurance, the list goes on.

GottaLaff, (edited ) to Colorado
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#BREAKING 1/…

💥WOW! #WompWomp

“In a bombshell decision, #Colorado's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that #Trump's candidacy in the state is prohibited on constitutional grounds.”

4-3

The ruling will be placed on hold pending appeal until January 4

#14thAmendment #legal
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/colorado-supreme-court-kicks-trump-states-2024-ballot-violating-us-con-rcna130484

bubbajet,
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@GottaLaff So…the Colorado decision keeping Trump off the ballot sounds great until you realize that this is a slippery slope that goes both ways.

I live in Texas. Guarantee that this ruling will be used to keep Biden, or the next Dem, off the ballot here.

I’m not saying Trump doesn’t deserve it. He most certainly does.

“This is not going to go the way you think!” – Luke Skywalker

ernie, to random
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I'm curious what happens next re: Beeper Mini. Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns. https://blog.beeper.com/p/beeper-mini-is-back

bubbajet,
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@ernie I would imagine that someone will explain to the Senator that there are already multiple options for sending encrypted messages between the two platforms.

Legislation so people can feel better about the color of their text messages would be frivolous at best.

bubbajet,
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@ernie But you can’t use just one app on Android, either. (At least for now…maybe) It doesn’t matter what your default app is on Android, you’ll have to use two apps to get allegedly encrypted messages on both platforms.

And I’m still shaky on what happens to those allegedly encrypted messages on the Android device once they’re there. Can other apps scrape/screen read that data without permission?

As an iOS user it’s important to know who/what I’m sending to. Just show me. Say, using color.

bubbajet,
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@ernie Oh, yea, I understand that. That’s wonderful, but doesn’t seem relevant to complaints about showing up as green on a different platform.

bubbajet,
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@ernie So…Apple should foot the bill to run a secure messaging platform for free on devices it doesn’t produce and profit from because it’s not fair?

Or could Apple charge something to provide the service on Android? Oh…I wonder if that’ll be one of Apple’s points. $5/month, and it’s Congress’ fault. Huh. Yep. I can see it ending that way. And it’d be fair. Price TBD, of course.

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