kumarvibe

ben, 19 days ago to journalism

"The free version of Apple News is one of the biggest news platforms in the world. It’s the most widely used news application in the United States, the U.K., Canada, and Australia, and boasted over 125 million monthly users in 2020." And publications are becoming dependent on it. #Media https://werd.io/view/664b71ebb03e591ffd06b8d2

kumarvibe, 21 days ago to random

Definitely not subliminal

Back of cassette which says ‘not subliminal’

kumarvibe, 1 month ago to random

“Monsters in the wall”
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68924955

dangillmor, 1 month ago to random

Josh Marshall, always right on point, says what the rest of our political press -- and Democratic office holders -- are too timid to say so directly:

The Supreme Court is corrupt.

Trump's corruption is now the court's corruption.

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-court-is-corrupt-say-it-with-me

kumarvibe, 1 month ago to random

My friend Sara and her partner lost everything in a house fire (they escaped safely). They’re artists and didn’t have insurance.

They didn’t ask anyone for anything but their family kindly set up a gofundme https://gofund.me/39228bae

They made prints as their livelihood and lost it all https://www.etsy.com/shop/tinychicagoshop

Fun fact: Here’s a track from Sara’s band I recorded way back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUHNPA7Vn1o

PSA: consider keeping an accordion ladder under your bed if you live above ground.

kumarvibe, 2 months ago to random

90% totality in Chicago, zero clouds 🎉 Here’s the pinhole camera effect through tree leaves! They’re actually images of the eclipse itself 🤯

The second picture shows normal tree shadows after the eclipse.

Normal tree shadow for reference

ben, 2 months ago to random

If I wanted someone to come talk to my org about the state of the news industry in 2024 (from a product and technology perspective), who should I ask?

MacNaBracha, 2 months ago to LGBT

Haters don't like the new Hate Crime bill in Scotland, shock.

#HateCrime #LGBT #racism #sectarianism #Scotland #SNP #Greens #DRoss #Antifa #disabilities

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/mar/21/humza-yousaf-criticises-disinformation-over-new-scottish-hate-law

kumarvibe, 2 months ago to random

This new security law in Hong Kong looks really bad

“Now even possessing a book in Hong Kong critical of the Chinese government can mean years in prison.”

It also punishes any activist that tries to flee the country:

“Hong Kong residents and Hong Kong incorporated bodies or businesses can violate the Ordinance anywhere in the world. The government can cancel their passports and suspend their qualifications to practice a profession”

https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/03/19/hong-kong-new-security-law-full-scale-assault-rights

kumarvibe, 2 months ago to random

I just voted for the first time after acquiring US citizenship 😅 🇺🇸

As a survivor of gun violence herself, Kina Collins is uniquely qualified to fix Chicago’s west side. Godspeed, Kina.
https://www.kinacollins.com/home/

thisismyglasgow, 2 months ago to glasgow

I always find 'ghost' buildings rather interesting, but this one on Queen Street in Paisley is a particularly intriguing as it comes complete with mantelpieces still surrounding the places where fires once burned to keep long-gone rooms warm and cozy.

#glasgow #ghostbuilding #paisley #tenement #buildings #buildingphotography #architecture #urbanregeneration

lzg, 3 months ago to random

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vicgrinberg, 3 months ago to random

Today's accomplishment 🔪🥕

#AboutToday

Brad, 4 months ago to random

Anyway, (regarding this and the last three posts) just trying to make a point that something might indeed be damaging our immune systems. JUST LIKE ALL THE PEER REVIEWED STUDIES suggested would happen with repeat Covid infections 🤷‍♂️

kumarvibe, 4 months ago to random

Open source voting software is happening in the US! It’s a no brainer but the hurdles are immense for all kinds of reasons (not really sinister ones).

“In March, a few New Hampshire towns will start using VotingWorks, the only open-source voting machine in America, and currently the only voting machine to meet the security and accuracy portions of the latest federal standard.

Open-source voting is here…we should have election technology everyone can trust”

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/benadida_the-new-hampshire-presidential-primary-is-activity-7155303906162393088-MUfr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

kumarvibe, 4 months ago to random

“Kuninaka said that as planned, the [JAXA moon lander] had deployed two small lunar probes — including a small robot designed by the company that invented Transformers, which is now roving the lunar surface.”

Pivoting from toy transformers to moon robots is the most epic pivot ever.

“Takara Tomy, inventor of the Transformers toys, brought its knowledge of miniaturization and weight savings…along with the know-how to build mechanisms that transform”

Congrats, Japan 🇯🇵 ✨

https://www.npr.org/2024/01/18/1225328376/japan-moon-landing-robot-transformers-jaxa

kumarvibe, 4 months ago to random

When my five year old was learning about MLK at school it really sunk in when her teacher explained how Black kids were forced to play on different playgrounds. “That is NOT right,” she said. “We want to play together.”

Respect to her teachers for explaining it on the right level 😄

Waitnwallflower, 4 months ago to random

So I've been chatting with this guy who identifies as Libertarian. (Online dating app. I'm kinda just lucky to find a few non-republicans here.)

I don't know much about this political view. My personal opinion, while acknowledging knowing little about this ideology, is that we are a 2 party country, any 3rd party is a distraction, a throw away vote, and a bit irresponsible for the threat (to our democracy) we currently face.

What do we think, mastos? Educate me on what being Libertarian means.

Be kind. Please.

#USPol

kumarvibe, 5 months ago to random

I like dancing and making music for dancing. I mainly work with Donnell Pitman, an OG R&B singer, and it’s fun. We have an album coming out in 2024 ✨

It’s a slow side hustle but, hey, we’ve been at it for 7+ years 😅 I put on my css gradient gloves and typed up a site: https://wingsofsunshine.com

One day maybe I will write stories about how each of these records were made (before I forget) and put those on the site. Donnell tends to come up with the hooks and I usually write the verses.

RickiTarr, 5 months ago to random

It still blows my mind that Richard Dawkins, an EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST, is a Transphobe. Imagine how much of your life's work you have to ignore to justify that!

kumarvibe, 5 months ago to random

As someone who grew up on OG NES games like Contra which was basically recruitment for the US military, I feel like we’ve made real progress. My kids are playing animal crossing, untitled goose game, Pokémon, Minecraft, etc. There are many non-violent options in the mainstream ❤️

kumarvibe, 5 months ago to random

This card gets me. Happy Christmas.

kumarvibe, 6 months ago to random

Toxic masculinity and homophobia have really messed this guy up on Other People’s Lives. He has a secret life cheating on his wife with men and can’t even call himself bi.

I want to live in a world where “straight” men know it’s ok to desire other men and feel safe negotiating those needs with their wives consensually. He says how it would ruin their marriage if she found out but admits she wouldn’t be bothered by the sex acts. Internalized homophobia at its worst.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/other-peoples-lives/id1209912119?i=1000637037295

MadeyeTheCarnaptious, 6 months ago to random

"OpenAI ‘was working on [an] advanced model so powerful it alarmed staff’."

"Reports say [the] new model Q* fuelled safety fears, with workers airing their concerns to the board before CEO Sam Altman’s sacking."

👀

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/23/openai-was-working-on-advanced-model-so-powerful-it-alarmed-staff