While I would tend to agree, if I'm reading this correctly, they sent the letters for the sentencing... meaning he was already convicted of rape and they were pleading for leniency for an old rapist buddy, like within the last few months. That is a really bad look no matter how you slice it.
Greg Rutkowski, a digital artist known for his surreal style, opposes AI art but his name and style have been frequently used by AI art generators without his consent. In response, Stable Diffusion removed his work from their dataset in version 2.0. However, the community has now created a tool to emulate Rutkowski’s style...
Wow.. so in your mind there is basically no copyright and nobody owns anything. That is incredibly reductive and completely ignores centuries of legal precedence since the constitution was written.
You are basically claiming that anything that is ever put on display anywhere, ever is public domain and that piracy doesn't exist.
Holy shit. Jokes aside, if this is real it’s a damn shame. It’s actually insane that he would get killed for a scientific experiment. Why would anyone want to be involved in science in Russia if this is how they deal with failure? It’s no small feat to land on the fucking moon.
One of three active-duty Marines who stormed the U.S. Capitol together was sentenced on Monday to probation and 279 hours of community service — one hour for every Marine who was killed or wounded fighting in the Civil War....
Donald Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2 billion per year, New York officials said in court filings unsealed Wednesday ahead of his upcoming civil fraud trial....
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is asking Palm Beach County to tax Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property at the rate the former president claims it is worth amid his ongoing civil fraud trial in New York, NBC News reports....
Any chance of limiting global warming to 1.5˚C rests on Joe Biden being elected to a second term. Voters need an accurate accounting of Biden’s climate record ahead of the November 2024 election....
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday criticized Meta for blocking domestic news from its platforms, saying the Facebook-parent was prioritizing profit over safety as devastating wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate their homes....
A report commissioned by the Alberta government says the province would be entitled to more than half the assets of the Canada Pension Plan - $334 billion - if it were to exit the national retirement savings program in 2027.
I read another article that said the half number comes from the idea that Alberta had never contributed to CPP and had their own plan since the sixties, when in reality, if you were to calculate how much they would be “owed” would be closer to 20%. Still a large number, but the way this report will be pushed on the Albertan populace to try to push a yes vote on a referendum is so underhanded and classless. Which, of course, is exactly what everyone had to expect from the physical embodiment of ignorance that is Danielle Smith.
Can I recommend Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow? I just finished it, it's sci-fi-ey and a very enjoyable standalone story. The art is really good as well. I really enjoyed it.
Seeing as they are specifically tailored to each person and they work to treat those that already have pancreatic cancer… is vaccine the correct term?
Is it a vaccine because it induces a response within the patient that then kills the cancer, whereas something that would be considered a treatment would directly destroy the cancer like anti-biotics do to bacterial infections?
“We want our pilots to be entirely free from any financial consideration when they take a safety-related decision,” WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech said...
Don’t penalize us for poor management because we will force our employees to make unsafe choices in the name of profits is a pretty fucking bold take there, airlines.
Danielle Smith government uses deceptive, incomplete and incorrect data to mislead and divide voters.
Might as well have that headline on standby for the rest of what is already shaping up to be an absolutely disastrous premiership from an awful, ignorant person. Buckle up Alberta, you’ve made a huge mistake.
Well you see, it might surprise you that a world exists outside of the US. A world with many examples of democracies that do not allow unrestricted donations. And guess what, democracy still happens when politicians don’t take millions from single individuals to “write signs”.
The change to AtkinsRealis comes as SNC looks to leave behind the Libya corruption scandal that tarnished its reputation and ensnared the highest office of the Canadian government.
Ashton Kutcher Resigns From His Anti-Child Sex Abuse Organization Amid Danny Masterson Support Backlash (www.etonline.com)
Greg Rutkowski Was Removed From Stable Diffusion, But AI Artists Brought Him Back - Decrypt (decrypt.co)
Greg Rutkowski, a digital artist known for his surreal style, opposes AI art but his name and style have been frequently used by AI art generators without his consent. In response, Stable Diffusion removed his work from their dataset in version 2.0. However, the community has now created a tool to emulate Rutkowski’s style...
‘That ’70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women (apnews.com)
Trump allegedly discussed US nuclear subs with foreign national after leaving White House (abcnews.go.com)
Top Russian space scientist dies of mushroom poisoning (ptv-news.com.pk)
Definitely Do Not Put Plastic in the Microwave (www.bonappetit.com)
Experts say even if it claims to be “microwave-safe.”
Marine Capitol rioter gets 1 hour of community service for each of 279 Marine Civil War casualties (apnews.com)
One of three active-duty Marines who stormed the U.S. Capitol together was sentenced on Monday to probation and 279 hours of community service — one hour for every Marine who was killed or wounded fighting in the Civil War....
Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth by billions of dollars, New York AG says (www.politico.com)
Donald Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2 billion per year, New York officials said in court filings unsealed Wednesday ahead of his upcoming civil fraud trial....
'It can ruin my career': Teacher told teen to keep sexual relationship a secret, court hears (www.cbc.ca)
Republicans resigned to being the villains in the inevitable government shutdown (www.politico.com)
Washington is reaching a consensus: the government will shut down in 10 days — and Republicans will bear the brunt of voter disgust over it....
Rep. Jared Moskowitz calls for Palm Beach County to tax Mar-a-Lago at the rate Trump claims it's worth (www.nbcnews.com)
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is asking Palm Beach County to tax Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property at the rate the former president claims it is worth amid his ongoing civil fraud trial in New York, NBC News reports....
Opinion: clueless voters risk returning Donald Trump to the White House (www.energymonitor.ai)
Any chance of limiting global warming to 1.5˚C rests on Joe Biden being elected to a second term. Voters need an accurate accounting of Biden’s climate record ahead of the November 2024 election....
Meta putting profit ahead of safety by blocking wildfire news, says Trudeau (www.reuters.com)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday criticized Meta for blocking domestic news from its platforms, saying the Facebook-parent was prioritizing profit over safety as devastating wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate their homes....
Alberta deserves more than half CPP assets if it exits program: report (calgary.ctvnews.ca)
A report commissioned by the Alberta government says the province would be entitled to more than half the assets of the Canada Pension Plan - $334 billion - if it were to exit the national retirement savings program in 2027.
Any fans of sci-fi comics here? East of West was such a cool world to delve into. (files.catbox.moe)
page from East of West #11...
Quebecers take legal route to remove Indigenous governor general over lack of French (www.theguardian.com)
Court rules judge can hear case that alleges appointment of Mary Simon violates constitutional rules for bilingualism
US returns huge haul of stolen artefacts to Italy (www.bbc.com)
The United States has returned more than 250 ancient artifacts to Italy after police discovered that they had been stolen.
mRNA vaccine stops pancreatic cancer, study finds (www.thebrighterside.news)
Airlines claim passenger safety at risk under new passenger rights rules (www.cbc.ca)
“We want our pilots to be entirely free from any financial consideration when they take a safety-related decision,” WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech said...
Canada Pension Plan board says Alberta pension exit consults are biased, manipulative (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
Non-Paywall Article
One of DeSantis' Biggest Donors Just Cut Him Off (www.rollingstone.com)
SNC-Lavalin seeks to shed troubled past with rebranding (globalnews.ca)
The change to AtkinsRealis comes as SNC looks to leave behind the Libya corruption scandal that tarnished its reputation and ensnared the highest office of the Canadian government.
Lawsuit alleges famous child-trafficking opponent sexually abused women who posed as his wife (apnews.com)