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TOMORROW! The Kickstarter for AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN begins tomorrow. 💙📚🪐
This is a reference book for authors & worldbuilders which touches upon science, history, and practical map design to help us build our fictional worlds and maps for SFF.
🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...
This is a reference book for authors & worldbuilders which touches upon science, history, and practical map design to help us build our fictional worlds and maps for SFF.
🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...
September 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
TOMORROW! The Kickstarter for AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN begins tomorrow. 💙📚🪐
This is a reference book for authors & worldbuilders which touches upon science, history, and practical map design to help us build our fictional worlds and maps for SFF.
🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...
This is a reference book for authors & worldbuilders which touches upon science, history, and practical map design to help us build our fictional worlds and maps for SFF.
🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...
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“52% of all autocratization episodes become U-Turns, which increases to 73% when focusing on the last 30 years. The vast majority of U-Turns (90%) lead to restored or even improved levels of democracy”
V-Dem data
V-Dem data
When autocratization is reversed: episodes of U-Turns since 1900
The world is in a “wave of autocratization.” Yet, recent events in Brazil, the Maldives, and Zambia demonstrate that autocratization can be halted and reversed. This article introduces “U-Turn” as ...
www.tandfonline.com
September 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“52% of all autocratization episodes become U-Turns, which increases to 73% when focusing on the last 30 years. The vast majority of U-Turns (90%) lead to restored or even improved levels of democracy”
V-Dem data
V-Dem data
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but there's a rad fanmade beta tool that converts your images of battle maps for tabletop roleplaying, scales them to the proper size, then exports them to a PDF for printing and assembly on the tabletop. LITERAL game changer.
www.beta.arkanatools.com/papermap/
www.beta.arkanatools.com/papermap/
Paper Map Generator
www.beta.arkanatools.com
August 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but there's a rad fanmade beta tool that converts your images of battle maps for tabletop roleplaying, scales them to the proper size, then exports them to a PDF for printing and assembly on the tabletop. LITERAL game changer.
www.beta.arkanatools.com/papermap/
www.beta.arkanatools.com/papermap/
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Trump is panicking because the economic numbers are giving a recession vibe.
From the Chief Economist at Moody's.
From the Chief Economist at Moody's.
August 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Trump is panicking because the economic numbers are giving a recession vibe.
From the Chief Economist at Moody's.
From the Chief Economist at Moody's.
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Every last word of what Marc Elias says about fighting Texas’ plan for illegal gerrymandering, but especially this part💥
“It is time we all fight hard… If the Republicans say they’re going to gain five seats in Texas, I say we gain 30 seats in New York, California, and Virginia… in Colorado.”
“It is time we all fight hard… If the Republicans say they’re going to gain five seats in Texas, I say we gain 30 seats in New York, California, and Virginia… in Colorado.”
July 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Every last word of what Marc Elias says about fighting Texas’ plan for illegal gerrymandering, but especially this part💥
“It is time we all fight hard… If the Republicans say they’re going to gain five seats in Texas, I say we gain 30 seats in New York, California, and Virginia… in Colorado.”
“It is time we all fight hard… If the Republicans say they’re going to gain five seats in Texas, I say we gain 30 seats in New York, California, and Virginia… in Colorado.”
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First time since I've worked here where I read a headline and immediately thought "Oh this one's about me 100%."
Dunkin’ Announces They No Longer Have Heart To Charge People For Such Depressing Meals
CANTON, MA—Stressing that whatever garbage they have on their menu couldn’t possibly be better than what Americans had at home, Dunkin’ officials announced Monday that they no longer have the heart to...
theonion.com
July 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
First time since I've worked here where I read a headline and immediately thought "Oh this one's about me 100%."
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Four explorers venture into a derelict Spacecraft. But what threats await them on board, and will they escape with their life totals?
Don't miss our most ambitious film:
youtu.be/jclO7Mjfjq0
@edhrec.com @wachelreeks.com @joshleekwai.bsky.social @tolariancommunitycollege.com @bmkibler.bsky.social
Don't miss our most ambitious film:
youtu.be/jclO7Mjfjq0
@edhrec.com @wachelreeks.com @joshleekwai.bsky.social @tolariancommunitycollege.com @bmkibler.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Four explorers venture into a derelict Spacecraft. But what threats await them on board, and will they escape with their life totals?
Don't miss our most ambitious film:
youtu.be/jclO7Mjfjq0
@edhrec.com @wachelreeks.com @joshleekwai.bsky.social @tolariancommunitycollege.com @bmkibler.bsky.social
Don't miss our most ambitious film:
youtu.be/jclO7Mjfjq0
@edhrec.com @wachelreeks.com @joshleekwai.bsky.social @tolariancommunitycollege.com @bmkibler.bsky.social
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Wired rules. Just an incredible group of journalists who are completely meeting the moment. And you can subscribe for $2 a month, which is insane www.wired.com/story/a-new-...
A New Era for WIRED—That Starts With You
As of today, there are even more ways to enjoy WIRED’s journalism, including premium newsletters and livestream Q&As. Join us.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Wired rules. Just an incredible group of journalists who are completely meeting the moment. And you can subscribe for $2 a month, which is insane www.wired.com/story/a-new-...
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This is such a good idea to rip off the band-aid of "but this is from the time so it must be accurate" first instinct so many researchers new to archival analysis
I do an exercise where I give 1/2 the class primary sources blaming soldiers for the Boston Massacre & half blaming the crowd w/out telling students there’s 2 source sets. They answer who’s to blame & what happened using their sources. Then we do a reveal & talk biases 🗃️
rmgunter.com/posts/901-in...
rmgunter.com/posts/901-in...
July 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is such a good idea to rip off the band-aid of "but this is from the time so it must be accurate" first instinct so many researchers new to archival analysis
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who's got two thumbs and can now add "New York Times Book Review" to her bio
this guy
this guy
Romantasy: A Starter Pack
www.nytimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
who's got two thumbs and can now add "New York Times Book Review" to her bio
this guy
this guy
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I told you we’d be back
June 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I told you we’d be back
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Would you like to join a small group of writers and myself for the next three months to become far more confident with writing and polishing short stories? Applications are open now: maryrobinettekowal.com/short-story-...
Short Story Cohort
WRITING, COACHING, CRITIQUE, and COMMUNITY Join Mary Robinette Kowal for a transformative three-month writing experience, designed to help you learn the craft of short stories while also generating…
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May 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Would you like to join a small group of writers and myself for the next three months to become far more confident with writing and polishing short stories? Applications are open now: maryrobinettekowal.com/short-story-...
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(HERE is the bench slap I've been looking for)
HITTING THE DOCKET:
In Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals DENIES the Trump Administration's request for an emergency stay pending appeal & DENIES its request for a writ of mandamus.
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HITTING THE DOCKET:
In Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals DENIES the Trump Administration's request for an emergency stay pending appeal & DENIES its request for a writ of mandamus.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
April 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
(HERE is the bench slap I've been looking for)
HITTING THE DOCKET:
In Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals DENIES the Trump Administration's request for an emergency stay pending appeal & DENIES its request for a writ of mandamus.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
HITTING THE DOCKET:
In Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals DENIES the Trump Administration's request for an emergency stay pending appeal & DENIES its request for a writ of mandamus.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Need some comforting reads? The Cozy Up to Crime Bundle will surely provide you with that much needed escape, with a dash of crime, of course! storybundle.com/crime
April 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Need some comforting reads? The Cozy Up to Crime Bundle will surely provide you with that much needed escape, with a dash of crime, of course! storybundle.com/crime
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File impeachment articles that are just direct quotes from the Declaration of Independence
Grievances 16-19 in Declaration of Independence
16. "For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world"
17. "For imposing taxes on us without our consent"
18. "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Jury trial"
19. "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences"
16. "For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world"
17. "For imposing taxes on us without our consent"
18. "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Jury trial"
19. "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences"
April 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
File impeachment articles that are just direct quotes from the Declaration of Independence
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Weird how the same party that insisted undocumented immigrants don't pay any taxes is now using the records of undocumented immigrants paying their taxes to find them.
Of course they think it's *great* they won't be adding to our tax revenues anymore. Damn freeloaders, giving us money for nothing.
Of course they think it's *great* they won't be adding to our tax revenues anymore. Damn freeloaders, giving us money for nothing.
The IRS has agreed to share information with ICE to help locate people for deportation, court records show, a fundamental change in how the tax collector uses its tightly regulated records. nyti.ms/3XQ9vWk
April 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Weird how the same party that insisted undocumented immigrants don't pay any taxes is now using the records of undocumented immigrants paying their taxes to find them.
Of course they think it's *great* they won't be adding to our tax revenues anymore. Damn freeloaders, giving us money for nothing.
Of course they think it's *great* they won't be adding to our tax revenues anymore. Damn freeloaders, giving us money for nothing.
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Under Fascism, the state makes sweeping changes (sold as an attack on waste, fraud, and abuse) in the name of efficiency…and “the trains will run on time!”
Stream my hour-long special “Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism in Europe” at www.ricksteves.com/fascism.
Stream my hour-long special “Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism in Europe” at www.ricksteves.com/fascism.
April 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Under Fascism, the state makes sweeping changes (sold as an attack on waste, fraud, and abuse) in the name of efficiency…and “the trains will run on time!”
Stream my hour-long special “Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism in Europe” at www.ricksteves.com/fascism.
Stream my hour-long special “Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism in Europe” at www.ricksteves.com/fascism.
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Here is the top comment on this article: “You are advising responsible honest people who have worked hard, saved all their lives… to scale down their retirement dreams because a one person has decided to destroy the US economy. Why not write an article about how to get rid of the real problem?”
How to Protect Your Retirement Savings Now as Markets Plunge
If you’re within five years of retiring, either before or after, you’re at your most vulnerable financially. Here are steps to weather the volatility.
www.nytimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Here is the top comment on this article: “You are advising responsible honest people who have worked hard, saved all their lives… to scale down their retirement dreams because a one person has decided to destroy the US economy. Why not write an article about how to get rid of the real problem?”
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Trump Says Recession Unfortunate But Necessary Step To Get To Depression
Trump Says Recession Unfortunate But Necessary Step To Get To Depression
WASHINGTON—Warning that Americans should brace themselves for an economic “period of transition,” President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that a recession would be an unfortunate but necessary st...
theonion.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Trump Says Recession Unfortunate But Necessary Step To Get To Depression
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SCOOP: A WIRED review of public data shows that national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo—until WIRED asked about it.
Mike Waltz Left His Venmo Friends List Public
A WIRED review shows national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo—until WIRED asked about it.
www.wired.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
SCOOP: A WIRED review of public data shows that national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo—until WIRED asked about it.
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Gabbard claims "there was no classified materials that was shared in that Signal chat."
March 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Gabbard claims "there was no classified materials that was shared in that Signal chat."
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…jfc
In 25 years of covering national security, I’ve never seen a story like this: Senior Trump officials discussed planning for the U.S. attack on Yemen in a Signal group--and inadvertently added the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
…jfc
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I’ve now watched this clip like 10 times and it’s instant first ballot hall of fame. One of the most comically out of touch things I’ve ever heard heard from a public official.
Trump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says if Social Security skipped a check, his mother-in-law wouldn’t complain—and if you would, it indicates you are probably a fraudster. Insane.
March 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I’ve now watched this clip like 10 times and it’s instant first ballot hall of fame. One of the most comically out of touch things I’ve ever heard heard from a public official.
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Why write a NOVEL interview with FanFiAddict
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Why write a NOVEL? | Interview with Sebastien de Castell | #writing #writingadvice
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March 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Why write a NOVEL interview with FanFiAddict
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#writing #WritingCommunity #fantasy #author
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#writing #WritingCommunity #fantasy #author