Now, forager
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all writing is a sin against speechlessness.
Pinned
Closing up shop.
September 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Closing up shop.
Worth your time. A conversation with Svetlana Alexievich and Irina Sherbakova (in German): www.radiodrei.de/programm/sch...
Im Recht des Menschen – Intellektuelle Waffen gegen die Diktatur
Swetlana Alexijewitsch und Irina Scherbakowa im Gespräch. Moderation: Natascha Freundel
www.radiodrei.de
September 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Worth your time. A conversation with Svetlana Alexievich and Irina Sherbakova (in German): www.radiodrei.de/programm/sch...
The ruby slippers went for $28m. The Rosebud sled for $14.75m. How much is the Darth Vader lightsaber going to fetch?
propstoreauction.com/lot-details/...
propstoreauction.com/lot-details/...
370. Darth Vader's Screen-Matched Hero Dueling Lightsaber ### STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)/STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983)
370. Darth Vader's Screen-Matched Hero Dueling Lightsaber ### STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)/STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983)
propstoreauction.com
August 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The ruby slippers went for $28m. The Rosebud sled for $14.75m. How much is the Darth Vader lightsaber going to fetch?
propstoreauction.com/lot-details/...
propstoreauction.com/lot-details/...
August 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Googles "Calvinball"
August 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Googles "Calvinball"
From now on, these are the rules here, which, of course, I intend to flout randomly at periodic intervals:
Safety First
Respect Others
Be Authentic
Follow the Rules
Safety First
Respect Others
Be Authentic
Follow the Rules
August 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
From now on, these are the rules here, which, of course, I intend to flout randomly at periodic intervals:
Safety First
Respect Others
Be Authentic
Follow the Rules
Safety First
Respect Others
Be Authentic
Follow the Rules
Must be human: "an independent indie acoustic project blending heartfelt, self-written lyrics with a unique fusion of live production, recording, and AI-enhanced creativity. Each track tells a story, crafted with soul and authenticity to connect deeply. This is music made by human hands and heart."
August 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Must be human: "an independent indie acoustic project blending heartfelt, self-written lyrics with a unique fusion of live production, recording, and AI-enhanced creativity. Each track tells a story, crafted with soul and authenticity to connect deeply. This is music made by human hands and heart."
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Not to pile on, but every 'c' in 'Pacific Ocean' is pronounced differently.
August 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Not to pile on, but every 'c' in 'Pacific Ocean' is pronounced differently.
This trailer does not come close to doing it justice. "Vermiglio" is an astonishing movie:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=701R...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=701R...
VERMIGLIO - Official Trailer
YouTube video by Janus Films
www.youtube.com
July 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This trailer does not come close to doing it justice. "Vermiglio" is an astonishing movie:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=701R...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=701R...
The Duolingo Owl seems to be angry with me for some reason
July 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Duolingo Owl seems to be angry with me for some reason
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Mit diesem hochwertigen, transparenten Sticker setzen Sie ein Statement auf Ihrem geliebten Volkswagen und machen klar, dass Sie Ihr treues Gefährt schon besessen haben, bevor Hitler mit einem Waschbecken die Chefetage von VW erstürmte.
Jetzt im TITANIC-Shop kaufen: https://bit.ly/42jgslt
Jetzt im TITANIC-Shop kaufen: https://bit.ly/42jgslt
July 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Mit diesem hochwertigen, transparenten Sticker setzen Sie ein Statement auf Ihrem geliebten Volkswagen und machen klar, dass Sie Ihr treues Gefährt schon besessen haben, bevor Hitler mit einem Waschbecken die Chefetage von VW erstürmte.
Jetzt im TITANIC-Shop kaufen: https://bit.ly/42jgslt
Jetzt im TITANIC-Shop kaufen: https://bit.ly/42jgslt
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I just sent this letter to the alumni office at Columbia University. I hope they receive many letters like this over the coming days.
July 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I just sent this letter to the alumni office at Columbia University. I hope they receive many letters like this over the coming days.
Context-free line from my newsletter inbox: "For an idea of what happens when your army of volunteer contributors loses interest in boosting your company’s bottom line, look no further than the rotting corpse of Quora."
July 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Context-free line from my newsletter inbox: "For an idea of what happens when your army of volunteer contributors loses interest in boosting your company’s bottom line, look no further than the rotting corpse of Quora."
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Glad my graduate alma mater cut 60 degree programs in subjects that require people to think so that they could offer this. Looking forward to living in a world full of Prompt Engineers.
July 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Glad my graduate alma mater cut 60 degree programs in subjects that require people to think so that they could offer this. Looking forward to living in a world full of Prompt Engineers.
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I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1595
July 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1595
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"Just because I’m not on the keyboard—and you have to add two extra steps for me to appear correctly—I’m suddenly the product of some soulless technology?"
The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations
“In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academia: the em dash. More specifically, the apparent moral panic around how it is...
buff.ly
July 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Just because I’m not on the keyboard—and you have to add two extra steps for me to appear correctly—I’m suddenly the product of some soulless technology?"
Original Monty Python "spam" sketch restaurant sign is up for auction:
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propstoreauction.com/lot-details/...
49. Large Spam Menu ### MONTY PYTHON LIVE (mostly)
Google Calendar ReminderOutlook Calendar Reminder The Pythons are sick of paying storage on this stuff and have decided they'd rather fill up someone else's house!Sketch: SpamThe large spam menu from ...
propstoreauction.com
July 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Original Monty Python "spam" sketch restaurant sign is up for auction:
propstoreauction.com/lot-details/...
propstoreauction.com/lot-details/...
The top-five US states with the worst quality-of-life indices in 2025 are Tennessee, Texas, Indiana, Utah, and Louisiana:
www.cnbc.com/2025/07/14/a...
www.cnbc.com/2025/07/14/a...
These states are America’s worst for quality of life in 2025
Quality of life considerations like crime rates, health and child care availability, and air quality dictate where people live, and where businesses locate.
www.cnbc.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The top-five US states with the worst quality-of-life indices in 2025 are Tennessee, Texas, Indiana, Utah, and Louisiana:
www.cnbc.com/2025/07/14/a...
www.cnbc.com/2025/07/14/a...
Norbert Galeske faselt hier gerade ziemlichen Stumpfsinn in den letzten 15 Minuten bei #NORITA cc @zdfde.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Norbert Galeske faselt hier gerade ziemlichen Stumpfsinn in den letzten 15 Minuten bei #NORITA cc @zdfde.bsky.social