CJ
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Frog came running up the path. “What is all this noise?” he asked.
“My seeds will not grow,” said Toad.
“You are shouting too much,” said Frog. “These poor seeds are afraid to grow.”
“My seeds will not grow,” said Toad.
“You are shouting too much,” said Frog. “These poor seeds are afraid to grow.”
February 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Frog came running up the path. “What is all this noise?” he asked.
“My seeds will not grow,” said Toad.
“You are shouting too much,” said Frog. “These poor seeds are afraid to grow.”
“My seeds will not grow,” said Toad.
“You are shouting too much,” said Frog. “These poor seeds are afraid to grow.”
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“Now we have no more cookies to eat,” said Toad sadly. “Not even one.”
“Yes,” said Frog, “but we have lots and lots of will power.”
“Yes,” said Frog, “but we have lots and lots of will power.”
February 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM
“Now we have no more cookies to eat,” said Toad sadly. “Not even one.”
“Yes,” said Frog, “but we have lots and lots of will power.”
“Yes,” said Frog, “but we have lots and lots of will power.”
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There was a bump. Frog fell off the sled.
February 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
There was a bump. Frog fell off the sled.
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“We can try to climb this mountain,” said Frog. “That should tell us if we are brave.”
Frog went leaping over rocks, and Toad came puffing up behind him.
Frog went leaping over rocks, and Toad came puffing up behind him.
February 7, 2026 at 11:37 PM
“We can try to climb this mountain,” said Frog. “That should tell us if we are brave.”
Frog went leaping over rocks, and Toad came puffing up behind him.
Frog went leaping over rocks, and Toad came puffing up behind him.
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One thing the last few years have taught us, and the Epstein files have only reinforced, is that the people behind Silicon Valley have no respect for the idea of consent.
Why do we constantly have to opt out of this AI garbage? Why doesn't Big Tech instead give us an opt-in option? (Because they're dicks.)
www.huffpost.com/entry/if-you... via @huffpost.com
www.huffpost.com/entry/if-you... via @huffpost.com
Gmail Users Were Automatically Opted In to This Controversial Setting. Here's How To Turn It Off.
Plus: a quick guide to the two-step process for opting out.
www.huffpost.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM
One thing the last few years have taught us, and the Epstein files have only reinforced, is that the people behind Silicon Valley have no respect for the idea of consent.
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THERE ARE NO GOOD BILLIONAIRES #epsteinfiles
February 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
THERE ARE NO GOOD BILLIONAIRES #epsteinfiles
There is value in experienced devs building workflows with agents that are rigorously tested and meet quality standards. Sadly, there seems to be less of that happening compared to the slop that is getting cranked out 💩🤖💩
GitHub ponders kill switch for pull requests to stop AI slop
updated: Code community site begins to see that AI could drive people away
www.theregister.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
There is value in experienced devs building workflows with agents that are rigorously tested and meet quality standards. Sadly, there seems to be less of that happening compared to the slop that is getting cranked out 💩🤖💩
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In an interview on NPR's Wild Card podcast, Melinda French Gates reacts to her ex-husband, Bill Gates, being mentioned in the most recent release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. See the clip.
Melinda French Gates reacts to new details about Bill Gates in the Epstein files
In an interview on NPR's Wild Card podcast, Melinda French Gates reacts to her ex-husband, Bill Gates, being mentioned in the most recent release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
n.pr
February 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
In an interview on NPR's Wild Card podcast, Melinda French Gates reacts to her ex-husband, Bill Gates, being mentioned in the most recent release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. See the clip.
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An eagle that smokes? Really, Greeneville? We had a moose get drunk on fermented apples in a trash bin and it took 3 burly guards to pry his antlers loose but we never gave him shit about it.
Our eagle hatchling accidentally imprinted on intern Gavin, and now sits smoking cigarettes in her nest complaining about management all day.
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 AM
An eagle that smokes? Really, Greeneville? We had a moose get drunk on fermented apples in a trash bin and it took 3 burly guards to pry his antlers loose but we never gave him shit about it.
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x what
Xfinity has just released its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad that features a digitally de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. https://bit.ly/4rmRhrK
February 3, 2026 at 4:42 AM
x what
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To: All Staff
Subject: Weather Update
We'll never exploit a groundhog.
We use The Weather Channel.
Also, the Panda Riding a Unicycle show is postponed due to snow.
Subject: Weather Update
We'll never exploit a groundhog.
We use The Weather Channel.
Also, the Panda Riding a Unicycle show is postponed due to snow.
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
To: All Staff
Subject: Weather Update
We'll never exploit a groundhog.
We use The Weather Channel.
Also, the Panda Riding a Unicycle show is postponed due to snow.
Subject: Weather Update
We'll never exploit a groundhog.
We use The Weather Channel.
Also, the Panda Riding a Unicycle show is postponed due to snow.
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I hear there was a "war on protein"? yeah, well, seitan won it and must be greeted as a liberator
February 2, 2026 at 11:31 PM
I hear there was a "war on protein"? yeah, well, seitan won it and must be greeted as a liberator
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“Do not be afraid,” said Frog. “I will be with you on the sled. It will be a fine, fast ride. Toad, you sit in front. I will sit right behind you.”
January 28, 2026 at 8:37 PM
“Do not be afraid,” said Frog. “I will be with you on the sled. It will be a fine, fast ride. Toad, you sit in front. I will sit right behind you.”
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One of the hardest things to do is bring campaign-level communications to the work of governance, and snowstorms are notoriously one of the biggest litmus tests that less-engaged voters use to judge mayoral administrations. This is an excellent way to communicate.
January 25, 2026 at 4:39 PM
One of the hardest things to do is bring campaign-level communications to the work of governance, and snowstorms are notoriously one of the biggest litmus tests that less-engaged voters use to judge mayoral administrations. This is an excellent way to communicate.
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A reminder that you can, and should, turn on the setting (in your settings, natch) that forces you to use ALT text on photos.
It's under Settings / Accessibility --
It's under Settings / Accessibility --
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A reminder that you can, and should, turn on the setting (in your settings, natch) that forces you to use ALT text on photos.
It's under Settings / Accessibility --
It's under Settings / Accessibility --
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Medicare for All - "That's socialism!"
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
July 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Medicare for All - "That's socialism!"
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
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The scream I scrumpt. 💀💀
June 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The scream I scrumpt. 💀💀
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The disparity btwn what’s actually happening in Los Angeles and the way it’s being mischaracterized is one of the biggest stress tests of modern media in recent memory. Botted socials, AI, old clips, declining literacy—it’s like seeing a broken emergency response system hit by a storm.
June 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The disparity btwn what’s actually happening in Los Angeles and the way it’s being mischaracterized is one of the biggest stress tests of modern media in recent memory. Botted socials, AI, old clips, declining literacy—it’s like seeing a broken emergency response system hit by a storm.
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I don’t know how many times we have to say this, but the U.S. government is not a business and shouldn’t be run like one. It’s a service—for the people.
May 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I don’t know how many times we have to say this, but the U.S. government is not a business and shouldn’t be run like one. It’s a service—for the people.
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If you pair light colors (yellow text on white background) or dark colors (dark blue text on black background), users will struggle to read your content. Understanding color contrast will help you better serve all users, especially those with low vision.
webaim.org/articles/con...
webaim.org/articles/con...
WebAIM: Contrast and Color Accessibility - Understanding WCAG 2 Contrast and Color Requirements
webaim.org
May 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
If you pair light colors (yellow text on white background) or dark colors (dark blue text on black background), users will struggle to read your content. Understanding color contrast will help you better serve all users, especially those with low vision.
webaim.org/articles/con...
webaim.org/articles/con...