Problematic Otter
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Real Genius really warped my idea of what college would be like
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Welcome to my Youtube page, where I post mixes I've made. I suppose I should make that sound more exciting to get people interested, but if you don't like the sets then you probably aren't reading thi...
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I've started a Youtube channel for uploading my mixes; I'll still post to Soundcloud as well. I'm going to be posting one old mix per week until Youtube catches up to Soundcloud, then I'll post to both simultaneously.
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Every technology problem is three social problems in a trench coat
ok one last post -- oldheads are always going to "why is the web dying.... how can we get the kids invested in the free and open web"
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
bro the kids can't read. that's why the web is dying. first things first
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Every technology problem is three social problems in a trench coat
Noted defensive stoppers, those Stojakovics
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Noted defensive stoppers, those Stojakovics
That flagrant against Illinois was a bad call
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
That flagrant against Illinois was a bad call
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A siege-breaking snowstorm followed by the strongest aurora in living memory is proof that Chicago has the Mandate of Heaven and its enemies will die by her sword
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
A siege-breaking snowstorm followed by the strongest aurora in living memory is proof that Chicago has the Mandate of Heaven and its enemies will die by her sword
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Okay so these people are morally bankrupt xenophobes AND they have no blessed idea how fighting wildfires works, helpful to understand
Here’s how Tricia McLaughlin defended this earlier today; focusing on his criminal record (and exaggerating it greatly by telling about charges and not the far lesser offense he pled guilty to).
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Okay so these people are morally bankrupt xenophobes AND they have no blessed idea how fighting wildfires works, helpful to understand
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big story tomorrow if your interests lie in immigration policy, domestic intelligence gathering, or blatant government malfeasance. stay tuned.
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
big story tomorrow if your interests lie in immigration policy, domestic intelligence gathering, or blatant government malfeasance. stay tuned.
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when you wear a size 9.5 shoe but the 8.5 was on sale
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
when you wear a size 9.5 shoe but the 8.5 was on sale
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(shared AI video of the Teletubbies eating a hiker that wandered into their territory)
Okay so it turns out that video was fake, but it resonated because this kind of stuff happens every day
Okay so it turns out that video was fake, but it resonated because this kind of stuff happens every day
October 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
(shared AI video of the Teletubbies eating a hiker that wandered into their territory)
Okay so it turns out that video was fake, but it resonated because this kind of stuff happens every day
Okay so it turns out that video was fake, but it resonated because this kind of stuff happens every day
Sure, that's what we need, more reasons for them to find a different job. Great management strategy.
Sean Duffy threatens "action" against air traffic controllers who didn't come to work during the shutdown: "I'm concerned about their patriotism."
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Sure, that's what we need, more reasons for them to find a different job. Great management strategy.
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if you get the paper you’ll get to hold amazing articles like this in your hand
November 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
if you get the paper you’ll get to hold amazing articles like this in your hand
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Taxes on high earners are too low bsky.app/profile/popc...
Kim Kardashian shares her frustration in a new TikTok after failing the California bar exam, calling out psychics who told her she’d pass.
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Taxes on high earners are too low bsky.app/profile/popc...
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first it's pensions, then it's healthcare, then vacation, finally it's the wages, pretty soon you're just going to one box to work all day for no money and going to another to get the rest of snap to eat, which sounds a lot like how they described the soviet union to me in the 80s but what do i know
Is this good? It doesn't seem good.
"Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners."
"Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners."
Walgreens Cuts Pay for Hourly Store Workers After $10 Billion Buyout
Walgreens will no longer give many of its retail workers paid vacation time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays, as the company looks to cut costs under new owners.
www.bloomberg.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
first it's pensions, then it's healthcare, then vacation, finally it's the wages, pretty soon you're just going to one box to work all day for no money and going to another to get the rest of snap to eat, which sounds a lot like how they described the soviet union to me in the 80s but what do i know
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Your pasta could get a lot pricier under new tariffs targeting Italian imports — if you can find them at all. nbcnews.to/49a953y
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Your pasta could get a lot pricier under new tariffs targeting Italian imports — if you can find them at all. nbcnews.to/49a953y
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Disney is losing $30 million/week from this YouTube TV dispute. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Disney is losing $30 million/week from this YouTube TV dispute. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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As someone who works with big (and small) numbers for a living, I still couldn't believe this is right (it is)
And a TRILLIONAIRE could make 900,000 people into millionaires...AND STILL HAVE ONE HUNDRED BILLION DOLLARS.
November 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
As someone who works with big (and small) numbers for a living, I still couldn't believe this is right (it is)
Every scene in Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein is stunning, everyone involved in crafting & lighting these sets & putting together the costumes deserves all the awards
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Every scene in Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein is stunning, everyone involved in crafting & lighting these sets & putting together the costumes deserves all the awards
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Those of us who remember the Afghanistan War will recognize this as the Fighting Season having Ended
"Another source with direct knowledge said the number of Border Patrol agents currently operating in the Chicago area will go from 250 down to 100. But in March, that number could increase to 1,000 agents."
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet... w/ @jonseidel.bsky.social
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U.S. Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino, fellow agents expected to leave Chicago soon
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin insists “we aren’t leaving Chicago,” but the feds' immigration campaign is expected to begin winding down. However, one source said they could b...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Those of us who remember the Afghanistan War will recognize this as the Fighting Season having Ended
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I need my movies where a guy does parkour judo on top of maglev trains in a three-piece suit to be emotionally grounded
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I need my movies where a guy does parkour judo on top of maglev trains in a three-piece suit to be emotionally grounded
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spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
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