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this has been obvious since the introduction of AI Overviews, and this is the result
Google wants to gobble up all the hard work that writers/journalists put in, rephrase it a tiny bit, and replace it
AI Overviews are, quite literally, industrial-scale plagiarism
Google wants to gobble up all the hard work that writers/journalists put in, rephrase it a tiny bit, and replace it
AI Overviews are, quite literally, industrial-scale plagiarism
January 16, 2026 at 5:48 PM
this has been obvious since the introduction of AI Overviews, and this is the result
Google wants to gobble up all the hard work that writers/journalists put in, rephrase it a tiny bit, and replace it
AI Overviews are, quite literally, industrial-scale plagiarism
Google wants to gobble up all the hard work that writers/journalists put in, rephrase it a tiny bit, and replace it
AI Overviews are, quite literally, industrial-scale plagiarism
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ICE is literally murdering people with their bare hands.
🚨WHOA. The El Paso Medical Examiner says it will rule the death of a 55-year-old Cuban man at ICE's "Camp East Montana" tent camp as a homicide.
He was allegedly choked to death by a guard during a "struggle" after he refused to enter a housing unit without his medications.
He was allegedly choked to death by a guard during a "struggle" after he refused to enter a housing unit without his medications.
January 15, 2026 at 11:39 PM
ICE is literally murdering people with their bare hands.
Reposted by WingsNDNSilver
This is why there is no free speech without anonymous speech.
This is why online ID checks / age verification is incompatible with the 1st amendment and human rights.
This is why "make everyone use their real names" is not a real solution to online hate & harm
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
This is why online ID checks / age verification is incompatible with the 1st amendment and human rights.
This is why "make everyone use their real names" is not a real solution to online hate & harm
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Homeland Security wants to know who's anonymously posting about ICE
www.politico.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
This is why there is no free speech without anonymous speech.
This is why online ID checks / age verification is incompatible with the 1st amendment and human rights.
This is why "make everyone use their real names" is not a real solution to online hate & harm
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
This is why online ID checks / age verification is incompatible with the 1st amendment and human rights.
This is why "make everyone use their real names" is not a real solution to online hate & harm
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
"Not out of fear, out of baked goods."
THIS IS THE WAY.
THIS IS THE WAY.
Oh yeah, Massachusetts is prepping. Apparently this bakery had anti-ice cookies and received death threats. They won't be open their usual hours tomorrow. Not out of fear, out of baked goods. They completely sold out and need to spend tomorrow restocking. fallriverreporter.com/massachusett...
Massachusetts bakery receiving praise, death threats, over ICE cookies
A Massachusetts bakery is receiving praise and trouble after a recent social media post received quite the response. On Sunday, The Sweet Boutique in East Longmeadow took to social media and you can s...
fallriverreporter.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:47 AM
"Not out of fear, out of baked goods."
THIS IS THE WAY.
THIS IS THE WAY.
Best burger and fries, hands down, was at a Kansas City airport hotel's restaurant. I had an overnight stop before driving to a conference the next day, and I've never had one as good before or since. Not because I was hungry; because it was perfect.
Here’s a topic outside the news.
What’s the most unlikely place you’ve ever had the best particular food or drink you’ve ever had?
Like, not the best steak at the world’s top steakhouse. Something weirder.
Best burger I’ve ever had? Fresno airport.
Best cup of coffee? Crater Lake Lodge.
What’s the most unlikely place you’ve ever had the best particular food or drink you’ve ever had?
Like, not the best steak at the world’s top steakhouse. Something weirder.
Best burger I’ve ever had? Fresno airport.
Best cup of coffee? Crater Lake Lodge.
January 16, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Best burger and fries, hands down, was at a Kansas City airport hotel's restaurant. I had an overnight stop before driving to a conference the next day, and I've never had one as good before or since. Not because I was hungry; because it was perfect.
This is a profound evil.
There is no and cannot be any compromise with this. There can only be eradicating the evil acts and exiling the actors from public life forever. Preferably locked up for life.
There is no and cannot be any compromise with this. There can only be eradicating the evil acts and exiling the actors from public life forever. Preferably locked up for life.
ICE Agents enter Target with no warrant and violently tackle two American citizen employees, evidently because they didn't "look American" enough. (DHS refused to explain their rationale, so we have to guess.)
The injured Americans were later dumped in parking lots miles away in sub-zero weather.
The injured Americans were later dumped in parking lots miles away in sub-zero weather.
‘Madness’: two US citizens violently detained by ICE in Minnesota, officials say
Two Target employees forced to the ground, then into SUV, then dumped in different parking lot
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:04 AM
This is a profound evil.
There is no and cannot be any compromise with this. There can only be eradicating the evil acts and exiling the actors from public life forever. Preferably locked up for life.
There is no and cannot be any compromise with this. There can only be eradicating the evil acts and exiling the actors from public life forever. Preferably locked up for life.
Also, I've got to get this DONE:
Still need one last bit of help for the local family with the utilities issue. $78 paid by check directly to the town for the water bill.
DM or e-mail if you're able to cover it.
[NOTE: Do NOT send it to me. It needs to be paid to the town.]
Still need one last bit of help for the local family with the utilities issue. $78 paid by check directly to the town for the water bill.
DM or e-mail if you're able to cover it.
[NOTE: Do NOT send it to me. It needs to be paid to the town.]
January 16, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Also, I've got to get this DONE:
Still need one last bit of help for the local family with the utilities issue. $78 paid by check directly to the town for the water bill.
DM or e-mail if you're able to cover it.
[NOTE: Do NOT send it to me. It needs to be paid to the town.]
Still need one last bit of help for the local family with the utilities issue. $78 paid by check directly to the town for the water bill.
DM or e-mail if you're able to cover it.
[NOTE: Do NOT send it to me. It needs to be paid to the town.]
Still need to raise $300 to get Jen through the next week-plus, all the travel, food, and the pup's meds?
PayPal is jen@thereallifedog.com
Venmo is @JenAndWhippets & last four of her phone, 7978
If you donate, let me know so we can track progress.
Truck needs *another* transmission.
PayPal is jen@thereallifedog.com
Venmo is @JenAndWhippets & last four of her phone, 7978
If you donate, let me know so we can track progress.
Truck needs *another* transmission.
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Still need to raise $300 to get Jen through the next week-plus, all the travel, food, and the pup's meds?
PayPal is jen@thereallifedog.com
Venmo is @JenAndWhippets & last four of her phone, 7978
If you donate, let me know so we can track progress.
Truck needs *another* transmission.
PayPal is jen@thereallifedog.com
Venmo is @JenAndWhippets & last four of her phone, 7978
If you donate, let me know so we can track progress.
Truck needs *another* transmission.
Now, tonight's local urgent needs.
I am very, very ill at this point, and that's not going to change for a while, apparently.
Only two, and I have GOT to get these off my desk, because they involve tight deadlines, and also there's a huge line of folks behind them needing help.
I am very, very ill at this point, and that's not going to change for a while, apparently.
Only two, and I have GOT to get these off my desk, because they involve tight deadlines, and also there's a huge line of folks behind them needing help.
January 16, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Now, tonight's local urgent needs.
I am very, very ill at this point, and that's not going to change for a while, apparently.
Only two, and I have GOT to get these off my desk, because they involve tight deadlines, and also there's a huge line of folks behind them needing help.
I am very, very ill at this point, and that's not going to change for a while, apparently.
Only two, and I have GOT to get these off my desk, because they involve tight deadlines, and also there's a huge line of folks behind them needing help.
And Valentine's Day will be here before you know it!
We've had two frankly terrible years. We have GOT to make this a better year, and that starts with *at least* one sale a week. So far, we're already 2 weeks behind, and we had a $650 cash expense yesterday.
We've had two frankly terrible years. We have GOT to make this a better year, and that starts with *at least* one sale a week. So far, we're already 2 weeks behind, and we had a $650 cash expense yesterday.
January 16, 2026 at 4:56 AM
And Valentine's Day will be here before you know it!
We've had two frankly terrible years. We have GOT to make this a better year, and that starts with *at least* one sale a week. So far, we're already 2 weeks behind, and we had a $650 cash expense yesterday.
We've had two frankly terrible years. We have GOT to make this a better year, and that starts with *at least* one sale a week. So far, we're already 2 weeks behind, and we had a $650 cash expense yesterday.
As always, you can order them via the Contact form here: wingssilverwork.com/contact/.
Or just e-mail me directly at NDNSilverByWings [at] gmail [dot] com.
Or just e-mail me directly at NDNSilverByWings [at] gmail [dot] com.
wingssilverwork.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:56 AM
As always, you can order them via the Contact form here: wingssilverwork.com/contact/.
Or just e-mail me directly at NDNSilverByWings [at] gmail [dot] com.
Or just e-mail me directly at NDNSilverByWings [at] gmail [dot] com.
Their name fits, too. This pair is "The Light That Holds the. Sky": wingssilverwork.com/the-light-th....
Nickel silver [not silver; nickel/copper/zinc alloy]; old Bisbee turquoise. Adapted from one of Wings's vintage works, butterfly conchas from one of his old belts:
Nickel silver [not silver; nickel/copper/zinc alloy]; old Bisbee turquoise. Adapted from one of Wings's vintage works, butterfly conchas from one of his old belts:
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Their name fits, too. This pair is "The Light That Holds the. Sky": wingssilverwork.com/the-light-th....
Nickel silver [not silver; nickel/copper/zinc alloy]; old Bisbee turquoise. Adapted from one of Wings's vintage works, butterfly conchas from one of his old belts:
Nickel silver [not silver; nickel/copper/zinc alloy]; old Bisbee turquoise. Adapted from one of Wings's vintage works, butterfly conchas from one of his old belts:
Okay, tonight's inventory selection. Just one, and you've already seen it this week, but I'm too ill to do anything more, and also? It fits the feature.
Today's #TBT work is a pair of Skystone earrings [shown below].
Tonight's selection is not terribly dissimilar, but unique.
Today's #TBT work is a pair of Skystone earrings [shown below].
Tonight's selection is not terribly dissimilar, but unique.
January 16, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Okay, tonight's inventory selection. Just one, and you've already seen it this week, but I'm too ill to do anything more, and also? It fits the feature.
Today's #TBT work is a pair of Skystone earrings [shown below].
Tonight's selection is not terribly dissimilar, but unique.
Today's #TBT work is a pair of Skystone earrings [shown below].
Tonight's selection is not terribly dissimilar, but unique.
And Valentine's Day will be here before you know it! We've had two frankly terrible years.
We have GOT to make this a better year, and that starts with *at least* one sale a week. So far, we're already 2 weeks behind, and we had a $650 cash expense yesterday.
We have GOT to make this a better year, and that starts with *at least* one sale a week. So far, we're already 2 weeks behind, and we had a $650 cash expense yesterday.
January 16, 2026 at 4:49 AM
And Valentine's Day will be here before you know it! We've had two frankly terrible years.
We have GOT to make this a better year, and that starts with *at least* one sale a week. So far, we're already 2 weeks behind, and we had a $650 cash expense yesterday.
We have GOT to make this a better year, and that starts with *at least* one sale a week. So far, we're already 2 weeks behind, and we had a $650 cash expense yesterday.
As always, Wings never duplicates any work exactly, but if the style speaks to your spirit, you can commission a version uniquely your own via the Contact form here: wingssilverwork.com/contact/.
Or just e-mail me directly at NDNSilverByWings [at] gmail [dot] com.
Or just e-mail me directly at NDNSilverByWings [at] gmail [dot] com.
wingssilverwork.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:47 AM
As always, Wings never duplicates any work exactly, but if the style speaks to your spirit, you can commission a version uniquely your own via the Contact form here: wingssilverwork.com/contact/.
Or just e-mail me directly at NDNSilverByWings [at] gmail [dot] com.
Or just e-mail me directly at NDNSilverByWings [at] gmail [dot] com.
They were the hard, bright blue of the winter sky here, perfect as a center for radiating light . . . and for illuminating guidance.
January 16, 2026 at 4:46 AM
They were the hard, bright blue of the winter sky here, perfect as a center for radiating light . . . and for illuminating guidance.
At center are a pair of matched round cabochons of Sleeping Beauty turquoise set into plain low-profile bezels. These were, IIRC, 8-mm or possibly 10-mm cabs, with moderate doming and a clear, matrix-free surface.
January 16, 2026 at 4:46 AM
At center are a pair of matched round cabochons of Sleeping Beauty turquoise set into plain low-profile bezels. These were, IIRC, 8-mm or possibly 10-mm cabs, with moderate doming and a clear, matrix-free surface.
The final, eighth Eye is each whole earring: stylized, to be sure, but the whole far more diamond-shaped than any other geometric form.
January 16, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The final, eighth Eye is each whole earring: stylized, to be sure, but the whole far more diamond-shaped than any other geometric form.
The fifth and sixth are more subtle, tiny elongated diamond drops just above and below the focal stones. And the seventh is at the very center, arrayed horizontally: the points extending to either side, the center beneath the focal, the edges bordered by triangle stamps with the same texture.
January 16, 2026 at 4:44 AM
The fifth and sixth are more subtle, tiny elongated diamond drops just above and below the focal stones. And the seventh is at the very center, arrayed horizontally: the points extending to either side, the center beneath the focal, the edges bordered by triangle stamps with the same texture.
The third and fourth diamonds are clearly stamped within those at either end. These are repoussé stampwork, form the reverse, and the centers rise in sharp relief on the outer surface. Wings has also used the same texturized line stamp to edge them.
January 16, 2026 at 4:44 AM
The third and fourth diamonds are clearly stamped within those at either end. These are repoussé stampwork, form the reverse, and the centers rise in sharp relief on the outer surface. Wings has also used the same texturized line stamp to edge them.
Those same textured lines form the quartets of rays below and above each of those ends — fitting imagery, since the Spirit's Eye signifies watchfulness, wisdom, guidance, and illumination.
January 16, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Those same textured lines form the quartets of rays below and above each of those ends — fitting imagery, since the Spirit's Eye signifies watchfulness, wisdom, guidance, and illumination.
The first and second appear at the top and bottom of each drop, saw-cut into points at the edges, with the rest of the diamond formed by a stamped textured line.
January 16, 2026 at 4:43 AM
The first and second appear at the top and bottom of each drop, saw-cut into points at the edges, with the rest of the diamond formed by a stamped textured line.
These are, perhaps more than anything, representative of the Spirit's Eye. That's usually symbolized by a simple diamond shape. n this instance, each earring contains seven separate such Eyes within a larger, collective eighth Eye of Spirit whole.
January 16, 2026 at 4:43 AM
These are, perhaps more than anything, representative of the Spirit's Eye. That's usually symbolized by a simple diamond shape. n this instance, each earring contains seven separate such Eyes within a larger, collective eighth Eye of Spirit whole.
It's a pair of earrings from one of Wings's very informal but longstanding series of earrings.
These are an old traditional design, given Wings's unique spin on the style. They're long, dangling drops saw-cut freehand of sterling silver, about 1.5" long by .75" wide, IIRC.
These are an old traditional design, given Wings's unique spin on the style. They're long, dangling drops saw-cut freehand of sterling silver, about 1.5" long by .75" wide, IIRC.
January 16, 2026 at 4:43 AM
It's a pair of earrings from one of Wings's very informal but longstanding series of earrings.
These are an old traditional design, given Wings's unique spin on the style. They're long, dangling drops saw-cut freehand of sterling silver, about 1.5" long by .75" wide, IIRC.
These are an old traditional design, given Wings's unique spin on the style. They're long, dangling drops saw-cut freehand of sterling silver, about 1.5" long by .75" wide, IIRC.
It's #ThrowbackThursday at The NDN Silver Blog, with a #TBT featured work that dates back to April of 2009, just shy of seventeen full years ago, and an old style that Wings made wholly his own: wingssilverwork.com/throwbackthu....
wingssilverwork.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 AM
It's #ThrowbackThursday at The NDN Silver Blog, with a #TBT featured work that dates back to April of 2009, just shy of seventeen full years ago, and an old style that Wings made wholly his own: wingssilverwork.com/throwbackthu....