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Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 4h

And it's bullshit that it reset at midnight. There are lots of people who can't scramble to borrow books in the middle of the goddamn night.

Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 4h

I shouldn't be locked out of borrowing a book because too many people watched a tv show today.

It's a fucking maga library that refused to distribute free/from-the-state covid tests, so supporting them less isn't gonna hurt my conscience any, to be honest.

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Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 4h

I know a lot of people love hoopla but I absolutely hate it. My library has gone all in on it and has less and less available in libby.

I just want to read some goddamn books. I don't want to stream shows and listen to audiobooks. Unpopular opinion: The fucking library should prioritize books.

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NPR @npr.org · 4h

In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number. n.pr/4obbfnK

U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country

In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.

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Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 4h

They shoulda broke some of his little bitch fingers when he was on the ground.

Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 5h

Fuck Patrick Mahomes, pissy little whinebaby.

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Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 5h

They've needed to get rid of Branch for a while now - too many stupid penalties. Maybe this will be the catalyst to dump his ass. (But fuck that dude from KC for running his mouth. Oh no, someone didn't want to shake your precious baby's hand. 😭😭😭 Fucking no class assholes.)

Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 5h

I don't have one drive set up. I have it disabled. And yet every goddamn time I open a file folder, windows opens up my one drive account.

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Saimi Hanma ⚔️ @saimihanma.bsky.social · 3d

Windows 10 support ends on October 14 and there's a link floating around with instructions to enroll for an additional year of security updates, but I'm not linking to that chatgpt article so here's what you do.

Settings
Update & Security
Windows Update
Initiate Enrollment

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Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 6h

The broadcasters could very well adjust their audio to make it so you can't hear the racist chant.

They quite purposely choose not to.

Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 6h

When you place an order with multiple small items, and the company is sending almost every item separately.

(B&BW had holiday candles for 5 bucks so I took care of work gifts and stuff for the nieces. Seriously, I have 7 shipping notifications so far.)

Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 6h

Someone blinked at Kelce so there's a flag.

Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 7h

I fucking hate these cheating assholes. They're the Cowboys Jr.

Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 7h

Unmuted someone and they're a KC fan. Went with the full block this time.

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Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 7h

Ugh

Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 7h

Goddamnit

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NPR @npr.org · 7h

Craig Clark, 79, calls himself the "Tech Fairy." Clark spends his time refurbishing old laptops and giving them away for free to people who need them.

Need a laptop? This retiree refurbishes laptops, gives them away to those in need

Craig Clark, 79, calls himself the "Tech Fairy." Clark spends his time refurbishing old laptops and giving them away for free to people who need them.

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Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 7h

Ugh. Gross racism being highlighted at kickoff, so great. 🙄

Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 8h

No idea if he looks anything like him because I avoid Sound of Music as much as possible as an adult, but that's the first thing I thought of when I just saw a recent picture.

(Mom used to make us sit and watch it when I was tiny. It was sooooo long and boring. No lightsabers or muppets, no thanks)

Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 8h

Baron reminds me of the Nazi dude the Von Trapp girl liked in Sound of Music.

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 18h

The WHO has verified the elimination of both measles & rubella in all Pacific Island countries, alongside rubella elimination in Japan. The achievement follows 2 decades of coordinated immunisation campaigns, regional surveillance, and high routine vaccine coverage. buff.ly/EpFb7HK
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Rubella elimination verified in Japan, and measles and rubella elimination verified in Pacific island countries and areas

The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that the 21 Pacific island countries and areas that are part of the WHO Western Pacific Region have collectively been verified as having eliminated…

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Nina Metz @ninametz.bsky.social · 8h

Tom Morello is in Chicago working on a musical based on his songs. My colleague talked to him about everything going on right now

Gift 🔗

Speaking truth to power: Tom Morello on his Goodman debut, activist art and growing up in Libertyville

“Revolution(s),” by Chicago playwright Zayd Ayers Dohrn, has music by the Rage Against the Machine guitarist and was inspired by his legacy of musical bomb-throwing.

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Barb @spicedrum.bsky.social · 8h

I am too old for night games

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NPR @npr.org · 10h

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 10h

These companies and their "A.i." garbage cannot be trusted to do anything but serve the bigoted biases of their billionaire owners.

Dave Earley @earleyedition.bsky.social · 11h

Appointed by Meta as an adviser on AI bias, anti-DEI campaigner Robby Buck has spent the weeks since his appointment spreading disinformation about shootings, trans people, vaccines, crime & protests

The Guardian repeatedly contacted Meta for comment but received no response

Meta AI adviser spreads disinformation about shootings, vaccines and trans people

Critics condemn Robby Starbuck, appointed in lawsuit settlement, for ‘peddling lies and pushing extremism’

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