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It turns out I mainly use this to post cooking pictures so I don't go crazy. Living and working in Japan, 日本語でも大丈夫。
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suika.bsky.social
Soon you may be able to type a new Chinese character: the gender-neutral pronoun
Soon you may be able to type a new Chinese character: the gender-neutral pronoun | CNN
Chinese pronouns are largely split between female and male – prompting LGBTQ activists to invent their own gender-neutral pronoun. That movement just took a big step forward.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
soltie.bsky.social
Happy thing everyone. We had a roast last weekend so I just made lamb chops in butter and garlic with a red wine sauce, hasselback potatoes, and a lemon cream pasta for Christmas dinner.
Pan fried lamp chops in garlic butter, hasselback potatoes, and lemon cream pasta. Looking at the pics makes me hungry again Kids (with faces covered for privacy) look happily upon a Japanese style Christmas cake
December 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.

My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
A Twitter account called Ivanka News tweets an AI image of a young woman wearing Muslim garb. The woman is holding a sign that says "I came here illegally. Should I be deported?" Ivanka News writes: What is your response to this person ?? In the "About this account" tab, it appears the account is based in Nigeria An account called MAGA scope writes: Who, in your view is the great enemy of the United States? Communism, Islam, Democratic Party, or Satan? The account is based in Nigeria. An account called MAGA Nadine writes: You go to work and find this. What would you do? The attached pic is an AI image that shows a microwave. The microwave has a sign that says "For religious reasons, this microwave is now making halal food only." The account is based in Morocco. An account called America First posts an AI image of Tulsi Gabbard. They wrote: How would you rate your trust in Tulsi Gabbard on a scale of 1-10?
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
soltie.bsky.social
I found Pomni at my kid's kindergarten's garage sale. In Japan. Who bought this and then donated it?? #TheAmazingDigitalCircus
A doll of Pomni from The Amazing Digital Circus, against all odds, in a box of stuffed toys
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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bencollins.bsky.social
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”

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I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time. Every day my phone buzzes. It is a neighborhood group: four people were kidnapped at the corner drugstore. A friend a mile away sends a Slack message: she was at the scene when masked men assaulted and abducted two people on the street. A plumber working on my pipes is distraught, and I find out that two of his employees were kidnapped that morning. A week later it happens again. An email arrives. Agents with guns have chased a teacher into the school where she works. They did not have a warrant. They dragged her away, ignoring her and her colleagues’ pleas to show proof of her documentation. That evening I stand a few feet from the parents of Rayito de Sol and listen to them describe, with anguish, how good Ms. Diana was to their children. What it is like to have strangers with guns traumatize your kids. For a teacher to hide a three-year-old child for fear they might be killed. How their relatives will no longer leave the house. I hear the pain and fury in their voices, and I wonder who will be next. Understand what it is to pray in Chicago.
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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beijingpalmer.bsky.social
the Iranian drought story is insanely undercovered.

foreignpolicy.com/2025/08/07/i...
November 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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suika.bsky.social
Mayor Toshiaki Murayama of Oizumi Town: "False claims spread on social media that our town was giving preferential treatment to foreigners. It's upsetting to think that some townspeople might believe such lies."
Mayor of Japan town with many foreigners perplexed by rising support for Sanseito - The Mainichi
OIZUMI, Gunma -- Across Japan, more people are taking a critical view of foreigners. For instance, in the recent Miyagi gubernatorial election, a cand
mainichi.jp
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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paris.nyc
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
This two-parter below is exactly why it's hard to make clothes in the United States.

Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵
Someone on Twitter replies to me: "meh. buy american or stfu." Two hours later, in a separate thread, the write: "$30 for a single button-up is ridiculous unless it is decent quality silk."
October 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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holboldoart.bsky.social
🎂 It's my special cake and candles day you all have to be nice to me because it's been QUITE the year 🎂

So share some of my paintings??
In the pew-lined interior of a dim medieval church lit by rows of candles on tall staffs and pale sunlight coming through a window, a tall humanoid crow figure with flowing black robes and a glowing yellow eye stands beneath an ornately carved semicircular arch in Norman Romanesque style. On the wall surrounding the arch are many colourful murals depicting more humanoid crow figures with halos, carrying various items including swords, spears, harps, and chalices. A painting set in a cosy shady woodland clearing on a sunny summer's day. In the centre of the frame, two figures sit on a fallen log mostly hidden by vegetation. The figure on the right has wavy blonde hair down past her shoulders, and wears a flowing white floor-length dress with long sleeves, with delicate lacework around the cuffs and neckline. She looks into the distance with a contemplative, sad expression. On her lap rests a small green book, covered by both of her hands. The figure on the left sits leaning with her head against shoulder of the other figure. She wears a similar dress but simpler, and in a dark slate grey. Her hair is dark and straight, and flows down her tilted face, and she looks off towards a nightingale bird perched on a nearby branch. She raises a hand towards the other figure as if to get her attention. Both figures are surrounded by various flowers. On the left of the frame are many spires of foxglove flowers in vivid pink and white, interspersed among green stinging nettles. On the right are the purple flowers of monkshood/wolfsbane. Wrapping around the figures is a clear stream flowing from a distant pond that descends in a series of steps. Around the stream are many small mossy rocks, and shoots of dark green dog's mercury. Above and behind the figures and flowers are two trees; on the left is a weeping willow with dangling dark green leaves. On the right are the branches of an old ash tree. A snowy scene in which a humanoid figure in long black robes with the head of a rook stands in a churchyard holding a long spear. By its feet is a red fox. Both are flecked with fallen snow. Around them are many weathered snow-covered graves. In the background is a medieval church of warm coloured stone with large rectangular windows and a battlemented parapet topped with pinnacles. Behind the main body of the church is the tower with clock face and belfry. Behind the church are tall but bare trees dusted with snow. More snow falls in the air. A snowy scene in which a humanoid figure in long black robes with the head of a rook stands in a churchyard holding a long spear. By its feet is a red fox. Both are flecked with fallen snow. Around them are many weathered snow-covered graves. In the background is a medieval church of warm coloured stone with large rectangular windows and a battlemented parapet topped with pinnacles. Behind the main body of the church is the tower with clock face and belfry. Behind the church are tall but bare trees dusted with snow. More snow falls in the air.
October 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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mulboyne.bsky.social
Twitter user tarutora17 posted this clip from Sunday of Tōru Hashimoto saying he wants more foreigners in Japan, as being surrounded on the island by only Japanese makes him uncomfortable. You can probably guess not everyone cares for that view. news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/0f2...
October 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
soltie.bsky.social
World's going crazy so I made pizzas.
Margherita with fresh tomatoes and basil from our garden Pizza with leftover veg and things from the fridge. If you hate pineapple on pizza, alright. Spread of a few pizzas. Made 6, ate 4 Pooh got his pizza too Stuffed Winnie the Pooh with a toy pizza peace in front of him set up by my daughter at the table next to her
October 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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anamariecox.bsky.social
This story has it all: aquaculture, Black Flag, Bernie Sanders, Star Trek as policy, John Hodgman, male tears, and a candidate citing Luthen’s monologue from Andor.

Meet Graham Platner, the Maine oysterman trying to crack the senate. @grahamformaine.bsky.social

newrepublic.com/article/1996...
The Political Awakening of the Oyster Farmer Gunning for Susan Collins
Graham Platner’s campaign launch has been a sudden sensation. But what he’s building now is rooted in the work of a lifetime.
newrepublic.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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avoidavoidavoid.bsky.social
Don’t know who made this but thank you
Baudrillard’s 4 stages of simulacra applied to pumpkin spice Stage one (next to picture of pumpkin): Initially the sign (image or representation) is a reflection of basic reality Stage two (next to picture of pumpkin pie): the sign masks a basic reality. The image becomes a distortion of reality Stage three (next to Starbucks pumpkin spice latte): the sign marks the absence of basic reality. The image calls into question what the reality is and if it even exists Stage four (next to jug of pumpkin spice flavored coffee mate): the sign bears no relation to any reality whatsoever; it is it’s own pure simulacrum
August 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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adapalmer.bsky.social
French and Canadian researchers have shown that faulty mitochondria directly drive memory loss in dementia. Using a new tool to boost mitochondrial activity in mice, they restored memory performance, proving cause and effect for the first time. buff.ly/2REM0fd
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Scientists reversed memory loss by powering the brain’s tiny engines
Scientists have discovered a direct cause-and-effect link between faulty mitochondria and the memory loss seen in neurodegenerative diseases. By creating a novel tool to boost mitochondrial activity…
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August 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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sachacoward.bsky.social
I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/
August 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
soltie.bsky.social
Took my kids to a bookstore yesterday and there were fake books on the top shelves to look busy I guess. Looking closer though there were a a few with something to actually say
Fake books on a shelf, with titles like "Brooklyn's finest", "home", and "the coffee book". A couple of the books are different though. This one says "Pardon Edward Snowden" This one says "the Edward Snowden table of contents".
August 14, 2025 at 4:11 AM
soltie.bsky.social
My Obon surprise: my father in law voted for sanseito and tried to defend them to my spouse in front of me. Fuck me.
お盆のサプライズでギリお父さんは三省堂に投票したことが明確になった。子供の前で発表の録画まで見せた。
August 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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coreybrickley.bsky.social
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfEJ...
Ai ‘Therapist’ Told me to KILL PEOPLE!
YouTube video by Dr. Caelan Conrad
www.youtube.com
August 12, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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chadbourn.bsky.social
BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed.
August 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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sharonk.bsky.social
it's very funny that reddit has become basically the only source for both humans and AI that actually has value now
Where AI gets it info chart
August 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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motherjones.com
“It’s so cheap to build a solar panel now. It’s cheaper than producing a plank of wood…But we’ve swaddled this engineering miracle in rolls and rolls of red tape to make it too expensive for American families.”
Trump is trying to kill solar power—here's how to fight back
Rooftop solar is a clean power miracle. Why are we killing it with red tape?
www.motherjones.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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hern.bsky.social
Discovered today that not everyone considers this nine year old viral tweet a seminal text in the field of social media studies but I do
August 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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marisakabas.bsky.social
BBC News: Do you think you were a witness to war crimes?

American veteran who worked at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution center: Without question I witnessed war crimes.
July 28, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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reshetz.bsky.social
Guys I think America has a far-right problem
July 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM