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jadugar63

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In search of sanity while surrounded by the insane.

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jadugar63, to random
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Just got done reading @steveinskeep 's article on the drama at .
Worth the read.
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https://steveinskeep.substack.com/p/how-my-npr-colleague-failed-at-viewpoint

jadugar63,
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"The errors are so numerous that his defenders—and he has some!—have taken to admitting them, then adding words to the effect of: I hope this doesn’t obscure his “larger point”!

If Uri’s “larger point” is that journalists should seek wider perspectives, and not just write stories that confirm their prior opinions, his article is useful as an example of what to avoid."
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randahl, to random
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This is the best news I have read all week:

With 134 votes to 0, The European Council unanimously agrees to use seized Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine, effectively creating a mechanism which ensures, everytime Russians destroy another building, Russians will pay for its reconstruction, and every time Russians kill a Ukrainian, his or her family will be paid a compensation by Russians.

Absolutely beautiful!

https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/council-of-europe-unanimously-votes-to-use-seized-russian-assets-to-fund-ukraine-reconstruction-compensation/

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jadugar63,
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@randahl
Thanks for keeping us informed on this side of the Atlantic. We rarely receive news of the inner workings of EU and its member countries.

GottaLaff, to random
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The stepson of a former cast member of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" (RHONJ) was arrested in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, according to court records.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/former-real-housewives-star-siggy-flickers-stepson-arrested-jan-6-char-rcna148229

jadugar63,
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@davesdogmaggie @GottaLaff
I’m sure it means “Cigarette Flicker” and that stupid act has been the root cause of many a forest fires. Well, now stepson done stupid act too.

molly0xfff, to random
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really upsetting to see former Wikimedia Foundation director and CEO Katherine Maher getting targeted by the rightwing outrage machine in her new role as NPR CEO. she's wonderful, and NPR is lucky to have her. i hope they stand behind her.

jadugar63,
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@molly0xfff
is an insufferable RWNJ who’s done plenty of damage in Florida’s education system, especially with New College. And now he’s set sights for public media orgs.

davidho, to random
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Lol. What’s with all the climate deniers saying the Dubai flood was due to “cloud seeding” while simultaneously denying that humans can cause climate change and extreme weather?

jadugar63,
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@driusan @davidho
Climate change deniers are science deniers. They’re anti-facts and anti-progress. Luddites?

GottaLaff, to Arizona
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GOP Fascist party has a lust for violence.

“ GOP Senate hopeful told supporters they can "strap on a Glock" to be prepared for the intensity of the 2024 campaign and urged military and law enforcement veterans to be "ready," as her race heats up in a key battleground state.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/kari-lake-suggests-supporters-strap-glock-ready-2024-rcna147902

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@GottaLaff
Dog whistles can backfire. What if she changes her position ever so slightly or doesn’t do something she promised? Any one of the RWNJs she told to get armed might get mad and aim for her.
Play dangerous games, win deadly dangerous prizes.

randahl, to random
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This is not a politician.
This is a collaborator.

jadugar63,
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@peterg75 @randahl
She’s a founding member of BURP: Bigly United Russia Party

ferricoxide, to random

I almost always sneeze 2-3 times in short succession. Wife knows not to bother issuing a "bless you" until there's a several second pause after the second sneeze.

jadugar63,
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@ferricoxide
I have a daily morning double sneezer then sometimes after a 10 second gap, there’s a “surprise mofo” one. Sneeze Biz is serious stuff.

arstechnica, to random
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So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post

The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/so-much-for-free-speech-on-x-musk-confirms-new-users-must-soon-pay-to-post/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

jadugar63,
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@arstechnica
Hey Elon. Melania sends her regards.

DrJackBrown, to random
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Eliminate stealth jurors. Bring in a high-level body language expert.

jadugar63,
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@etherdiver @DrJackBrown
Cal Lightman from “Lie to Me” ?

therightarticle, to random
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“Former Tory MP slams party over Rayner attacks in superb letter to the Editor” https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/former-tory-mp-slams-party-over-rayner-attacks-in-superb-letter-to-the-editor-372600/

jadugar63,
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@therightarticle
Keeping the British classic class system alive and well. Got to put these fast-risers back in their “natural place”.

QasimRashid, to random
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Sad decision from USC.

A Muslim woman who minored in resistance to genocide is the USC Class of 2024 valedictorian — and USC is BANNING her from speaking at Commencement.😐

Utterly ridiculous decision.

You can contact USC Provost Andrew Guzman to share your concerns at uscprovost@usc.edu
and 213-740-2101.

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jadugar63,
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@QasimRashid
The boosters are the kabuki masters at universities and colleges. The provost and administration are the puppets.
Complaining to the provost will be in vain; the big money behind the scenes has to be kept happy.

GottaLaff, to random
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Ha! This will grow.

On the hellsite:

Politics · Trending

5,969 posts

jadugar63,
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@GottaLaff
is

arstechnica, to random
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Google kills “One” VPN service, says “people simply weren’t using it”

Did anyone want a VPN from the Internet's largest data collector?

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/google-is-killing-off-its-one-vpn-service/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

jadugar63,
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@ferricoxide @arstechnica
Already been added to the Google Graveyard. And there's still two other VPN products (Pixel VPN and Fi VPN).
Perhaps Google One VPN was the runt of the litter and bound to be taken out.

https://killedbygoogle.com/

DrJackBrown, to random
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's allegiance to Vladimir Putin could not be any more blatant if she had a hammer and sickle tattooed on her forehead.

jadugar63,
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@DrJackBrown
Many people, not me, are saying that Ms Freeze Peach has the hammer and sickle as her tramp stamp. Bigly tattoo. She could have done a MAGA tattoo but she decided to go with the biggest anti-democracy one. SAD!

nixCraft, to random
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I am proud to announce a new AI startup backed by major VCs. Check it out:

https://localhost:8080/

Finally it is my turn to shine 😊

jadugar63,
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@nixCraft
Fare thee well, but my startup has more luck and will fare better in China/Far East. Check it out at https://localhost:8888/

MissingThePt, to random
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You used to have to be a real estate tycoon or international bank to get swindled by Trump, but now even the little guy can get in on the action.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/14/truth-social-investors-faith-trump/

jadugar63,
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@MissingThePt
No suckas left behind!

I know people who have ignored putting money into 401k and SP500 index funds, thinking they know better to invest in meme stocks and SPACs. No sympathies. Womp womp!

arstechnica, to random
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Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens

Most devs would need to pay out of pocket to host Alexa apps after June.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/amazon-virtually-kills-efforts-to-develop-alexa-skills-disappointing-dozens/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

jadugar63,
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@arstechnica
I never had an Alexa device or used one. Never saw or understood the hype with it. Also, never trusted its “listening” mode.
Nothing of value was lost.

jadugar63,
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@amoose136 @arstechnica
They’ll just write it off as an R&D expense.

jadugar63, to reddit
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Never ever did I expect like this, but then it’s just so this is normal.

mercedesallen, to random
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That was fast.

One day after the release of the sham Cass Review, its lead author uses the findings to go to bat for conversion therapy in the UK.

Hilary Cass warns Kemi Badenoch over risks of conversion practices ban | Gender | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/11/hilary-cass-warns-kemi-badenoch-over-risks-of-conversion-practices-ban

jadugar63,
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@Lazarou @mercedesallen
If only there was a way to solve this, like sending Kemi to Rwanda... asking for my relatives and friends in the UK

randahl, to random
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“I am dead sick of what is happening”

Absolutely awesome Member of the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt of Belgium tells the speaker to stick his agenda somewhere where the sun does not shine, because now we will vote on more air defence systems to Ukraine. AND WINS THE VOTE BY 515 TO 62!

This is how it is done! 🇺🇦

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jadugar63,
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@YusufToropov @randahl

But but the tells me the is disfunctional and can’t come to an agreement.
Oh how the tables turn. Meanwhile the financed keeps blocking aid to

ferricoxide, to random

You would think that anyone who's been driving for a decade or more and had a preference for back-in parking would at least display competence while doing so, but every time I watch someone back into a parking spot, all I can think is

jadugar63,
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@ferricoxide
With back-up cameras, it’s easier, less fails.

ferricoxide, to random

15 minutes allocated for a scrum. Since extending the meeting invite to include other groups' PMs, the meetings have never been less than twice that …and others have been trying to engage in on-the-phone spitballing/solutions-engineering.

jadugar63,
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@ferricoxide
Why do other PMs butt into your team's scrum?
Aren't PMs supposed to go to a Scrum of scrums?
whadda I know? I'm just a lowly keyboard whacker and documentation reader

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