Gracklefeet
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Music theory, DAWs, birds, bugs, plants; Balloon Juice jackal
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ICE trying to ORDER a church to REMOVE A NATIVITY SCENE is one of the most astonishing First Amendment violations I've seen in ever
ICE’s acting director ordered a Boston Catholic parish to tear down its Advent Nativity scene—stripped of baby Jesus and branded with the message “ICE WAS HERE.” The parish priest is refusing, citing he pope’s call to stand with migrants. It's another chapter in Kristi Noem's war on Christians.
“ICE Was Here”: Pope Leo-Inspired Nativity Scene Sparks MAGA Outrage
A Nativity scene missing Jesus — and marked with an “ICE was here” sign — has triggered cries of “politicizing Christmas.” The parish priest says he’s answering Pope Leo's call to welcome stranger.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
ICE trying to ORDER a church to REMOVE A NATIVITY SCENE is one of the most astonishing First Amendment violations I've seen in ever
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It’s striking how many of the most mundane features of American democracy, built centuries ago to protect against remembered tyrants from centuries prior, are still the bulwark against Trumpian fascism, while all the newfangled modern institutions simply collapsed on first contact with him
JUST IN: Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Snell just confirmed, at the prodding of U.S. Magistrate Judge Keri Holleb Hotaling, that this motion for dismissal followed a "no bill" from a grand jury.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
U.S. prosecutors in Chicago are dropping another case tied to Operation Midway Blitz, "without prejudice."
It's USA v. Nathan Griffin. Below is the motion, followed by excerpts from the complaint.
The feds don't say why they're dropping it, but they had until today to secure an indictment.
It's USA v. Nathan Griffin. Below is the motion, followed by excerpts from the complaint.
The feds don't say why they're dropping it, but they had until today to secure an indictment.
December 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It’s striking how many of the most mundane features of American democracy, built centuries ago to protect against remembered tyrants from centuries prior, are still the bulwark against Trumpian fascism, while all the newfangled modern institutions simply collapsed on first contact with him
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Funny you should mention that arstechnica.com/ai/2025/06/w...
Scientists once hoarded pre-nuclear steel; now we’re hoarding pre-AI content
Newly announced catalog collects pre-2022 sources untouched by ChatGPT and AI contamination.
arstechnica.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Funny you should mention that arstechnica.com/ai/2025/06/w...
I'm sort of a gamer at a distance. I will never play Clair Obscur, but I watched Dan Floyd's playthrough, and Darryl Talks Games' analysis. And here's Sebbywebz, commenting on a cartoon version of Expedition 33 by Carbot.
I love his reaction to the music 🤘
youtu.be/vMcvc8lilDE?...
I love his reaction to the music 🤘
youtu.be/vMcvc8lilDE?...
Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is ABSOLUTE CINEMA (Carbot Reaction)
YouTube video by Sebbywebz
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I'm sort of a gamer at a distance. I will never play Clair Obscur, but I watched Dan Floyd's playthrough, and Darryl Talks Games' analysis. And here's Sebbywebz, commenting on a cartoon version of Expedition 33 by Carbot.
I love his reaction to the music 🤘
youtu.be/vMcvc8lilDE?...
I love his reaction to the music 🤘
youtu.be/vMcvc8lilDE?...
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In case someone's interested in learning about Unity shaders, this our best-selling Bundle✨ jettelly.com/bundles/unit...
It covers vertex-fragment shader, procedural shapes using shaders, and compute shaders, all explained step by step.
#indiedev #gamedev #unity3d
It covers vertex-fragment shader, procedural shapes using shaders, and compute shaders, all explained step by step.
#indiedev #gamedev #unity3d
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In case someone's interested in learning about Unity shaders, this our best-selling Bundle✨ jettelly.com/bundles/unit...
It covers vertex-fragment shader, procedural shapes using shaders, and compute shaders, all explained step by step.
#indiedev #gamedev #unity3d
It covers vertex-fragment shader, procedural shapes using shaders, and compute shaders, all explained step by step.
#indiedev #gamedev #unity3d
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this is equal parts charming, earnest, and corny and it almost brought a tear to my eye
we have so many good candidates with different personal approaches we just need the Rahm Machine and those like him to fuck off and get out of the way
we have so many good candidates with different personal approaches we just need the Rahm Machine and those like him to fuck off and get out of the way
I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who will fight, not fold. I recognize this moment, and I’m ready to meet it. #FightDontFold #LanderForNYC #LanderForCongress
December 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
this is equal parts charming, earnest, and corny and it almost brought a tear to my eye
we have so many good candidates with different personal approaches we just need the Rahm Machine and those like him to fuck off and get out of the way
we have so many good candidates with different personal approaches we just need the Rahm Machine and those like him to fuck off and get out of the way
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Felt shiny this morning so you all get some of my favorite art of my bird ranger and shiny hoarder, Fritti of the Smokecrest!
[ #art #illustration #ttrpg ]
[ #art #illustration #ttrpg ]
December 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Felt shiny this morning so you all get some of my favorite art of my bird ranger and shiny hoarder, Fritti of the Smokecrest!
[ #art #illustration #ttrpg ]
[ #art #illustration #ttrpg ]
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Ever seen a gang gang cockatoo bellybutton? Now you have 🤣🥴
December 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Ever seen a gang gang cockatoo bellybutton? Now you have 🤣🥴
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I was taking the bins out today when I noticed a juvenile Eastern Spinebill in the garden. I rushed back inside to grab my camera and was happy to find the bird still there when I returned.
#birds
#birds
December 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I was taking the bins out today when I noticed a juvenile Eastern Spinebill in the garden. I rushed back inside to grab my camera and was happy to find the bird still there when I returned.
#birds
#birds
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Experimenting with musical instruments! Bone flutes are like 50k years old - lithophones have probably been around longer (I assume because they are simpler)
I love the thought of a very distant ancestor striking their lithophone and having the same reaction I do when I make a cool synth sound
I love the thought of a very distant ancestor striking their lithophone and having the same reaction I do when I make a cool synth sound
December 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Experimenting with musical instruments! Bone flutes are like 50k years old - lithophones have probably been around longer (I assume because they are simpler)
I love the thought of a very distant ancestor striking their lithophone and having the same reaction I do when I make a cool synth sound
I love the thought of a very distant ancestor striking their lithophone and having the same reaction I do when I make a cool synth sound
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I hope people understand that if Trump gets his way America will soon be part of the global axis of evil if we aren't already. You see it in the Caribbean, you see it in Ukraine, and you see it with Trump trying to buddy up to Xi. We are a malevolent force.
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I hope people understand that if Trump gets his way America will soon be part of the global axis of evil if we aren't already. You see it in the Caribbean, you see it in Ukraine, and you see it with Trump trying to buddy up to Xi. We are a malevolent force.
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Snow on Sumida River - Tsuchiya Koitsu
December 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Snow on Sumida River - Tsuchiya Koitsu
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i like these home details designed for pets
IG meredithsterninteriors
IG meredithsterninteriors
December 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
i like these home details designed for pets
IG meredithsterninteriors
IG meredithsterninteriors
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This Georgia flip is in a district that the GOP drew to drown Democratic voters in Athens into a neighboring red county, Oconee.
But tonight, Dems in Athens were out in FULL FORCE to swamp that gerrymander.
But tonight, Dems in Athens were out in FULL FORCE to swamp that gerrymander.
December 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This Georgia flip is in a district that the GOP drew to drown Democratic voters in Athens into a neighboring red county, Oconee.
But tonight, Dems in Athens were out in FULL FORCE to swamp that gerrymander.
But tonight, Dems in Athens were out in FULL FORCE to swamp that gerrymander.
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Fossil #Crustmas art - the oldest freshwater branchiopod, 410 million years ago
Drawing from early 2023, Lepidocaris rhyniensis, a crustacean from the Rhynie chert swimming through charophyte algae #crustacean #arthropod
December 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Fossil #Crustmas art - the oldest freshwater branchiopod, 410 million years ago
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It's vile to kill people with no actual legal justification and also vile to joke about killing those people.
Trump: "The problem is nobody wants to go fishing anymore. They don't want to get in boats. They don't want anything to do with boats. I think we've destroyed the boat market. Other than that it's been very effective."
December 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It's vile to kill people with no actual legal justification and also vile to joke about killing those people.
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If you would like to get a tattoo of my art, that's totally fine with me! I'm honored! In lieu of payment, please instead donate some money to Museum of the Earth. They've almost hit their goal! priweb.donorsupport.co/page/FUNWALK...
Save the Museum of the Earth and PRI – Secure Its Future!
In these challenging times, places like the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) stand as beacons of hope, fostering understanding of the natural world and inspiring action for a sustainable fut...
priweb.donorsupport.co
December 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
If you would like to get a tattoo of my art, that's totally fine with me! I'm honored! In lieu of payment, please instead donate some money to Museum of the Earth. They've almost hit their goal! priweb.donorsupport.co/page/FUNWALK...
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Here's the non-paywall version. floridapolitics.com/archives/769...
Eileen Higgins shatters glass ceiling with runoff victory in Miami Mayor’s race
The runoff drew national attention.
floridapolitics.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Here's the non-paywall version. floridapolitics.com/archives/769...
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
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The lovely abactinal plate pattern of the asterinid, Meridiastra calcar! #echinoday www.inaturalist.org/observations...
Carpet Sea Star (Meridiastra calcar)
Carpet Sea Star from Mahon Pool, 15R Marine Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia on March 15, 2025 at 01:53 PM by jenbird88. outside pool
www.inaturalist.org
March 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The lovely abactinal plate pattern of the asterinid, Meridiastra calcar! #echinoday www.inaturalist.org/observations...
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Just thinking about how fucked up mega-rich people must be, because they can't even enjoy their money properly, because the most enjoyable thing to do with money is to use it to fix people's problems.
December 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Just thinking about how fucked up mega-rich people must be, because they can't even enjoy their money properly, because the most enjoyable thing to do with money is to use it to fix people's problems.
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Thread on the huge shift in US policy towards Russia visible in the new National Security Strategy - the biggest change since the collapse of the USSR. 🧵
December 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Thread on the huge shift in US policy towards Russia visible in the new National Security Strategy - the biggest change since the collapse of the USSR. 🧵
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Hey shout out to Amanda who I have known for years on twitter who fgot tired of the corruption in her town, ran for office to change things, and won.
We need more people like her and fewer people like me just running my damned mouth.
We need more people like her and fewer people like me just running my damned mouth.
Stepping back in after a while offline—with big news: I’m running for Clayton Town Council.
I’m a Clayton native, small business owner, mom, and downtown resident. I believe we deserve leadership that listens and plans for the long term.
Find out more at ThinkClayton.com
#ThinkClayton #ClaytonNC
I’m a Clayton native, small business owner, mom, and downtown resident. I believe we deserve leadership that listens and plans for the long term.
Find out more at ThinkClayton.com
#ThinkClayton #ClaytonNC
December 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Hey shout out to Amanda who I have known for years on twitter who fgot tired of the corruption in her town, ran for office to change things, and won.
We need more people like her and fewer people like me just running my damned mouth.
We need more people like her and fewer people like me just running my damned mouth.
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Hey, I know it's not Giving Tuesday anymore (I am deep in the paper mines), but if you've ever wanted to help me out, please consider donating to keep PRI and Ithaca's Museum of the Earth open. They have until December 31 to raise 1M to prevent foreclosure. priweb.donorsupport.co/page/FUNWALK...
Save the Museum of the Earth and PRI – Secure Its Future!
In these challenging times, places like the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) stand as beacons of hope, fostering understanding of the natural world and inspiring action for a sustainable fut...
priweb.donorsupport.co
December 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Hey, I know it's not Giving Tuesday anymore (I am deep in the paper mines), but if you've ever wanted to help me out, please consider donating to keep PRI and Ithaca's Museum of the Earth open. They have until December 31 to raise 1M to prevent foreclosure. priweb.donorsupport.co/page/FUNWALK...
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This is really important. Both in the fact of IMLS reinstating grants. (Which have been *crucial* for libraries and civic life across the country. Notably in rural areas.)
And in the example that the overall stalwartness and rigor of federal district/circuit courts has made a huge difference.
And in the example that the overall stalwartness and rigor of federal district/circuit courts has made a huge difference.
IMLS announces "upon further review" that it is reinstating all federal grants to libraries. It leaves out that it's doing this because a federal court told them a few weeks ago that the Trump admin's decision to destroy libraries was not legal.
www.imls.gov/news/stateme...
www.imls.gov/news/stateme...
Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants
Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants Washington, DC– Upon further review, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants. This action supersede...
www.imls.gov
December 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This is really important. Both in the fact of IMLS reinstating grants. (Which have been *crucial* for libraries and civic life across the country. Notably in rural areas.)
And in the example that the overall stalwartness and rigor of federal district/circuit courts has made a huge difference.
And in the example that the overall stalwartness and rigor of federal district/circuit courts has made a huge difference.