Saphire Dance
@saphiredance.bsky.social
Writer, Cosplayer, Fiber Artist, Gen X, Mom, General Weirdo.
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What would be the best holiday gift?
1. robe of infinite napping
2. frightening bones
3. personal attack owl
4. burrito of destiny
1. robe of infinite napping
2. frightening bones
3. personal attack owl
4. burrito of destiny
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
What would be the best holiday gift?
1. robe of infinite napping
2. frightening bones
3. personal attack owl
4. burrito of destiny
1. robe of infinite napping
2. frightening bones
3. personal attack owl
4. burrito of destiny
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New research finds that some toys powered by artificial intelligence directed children to dangerous household items and generated explicit content.
Consumer safety report warns of disturbing responses from AI-powered toys
New research finds that some toys powered by artificial intelligence directed children to dangerous household items and generated explicit content.
www.alaskasnewssource.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New research finds that some toys powered by artificial intelligence directed children to dangerous household items and generated explicit content.
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"It’s also about the rather wholesome pleasure of seeing murderous bigots put quite literally on blast."
December 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"It’s also about the rather wholesome pleasure of seeing murderous bigots put quite literally on blast."
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If you wanna learn more about immune amnesia this is a good primer from the American Society for Microbiology.
Measles binds to your immune system’s memory cells and infects them, effectively erasing their database. It then produces all new memory cells - that contain info ONLY for measles.
Measles binds to your immune system’s memory cells and infects them, effectively erasing their database. It then produces all new memory cells - that contain info ONLY for measles.
Measles and Immune Amnesia | ASM.org
Measles is much more serious than a rash and fever: it also causes immune amnesia and leaves patients especially vulnerable to secondary infection.
asm.org
December 14, 2025 at 12:49 AM
If you wanna learn more about immune amnesia this is a good primer from the American Society for Microbiology.
Measles binds to your immune system’s memory cells and infects them, effectively erasing their database. It then produces all new memory cells - that contain info ONLY for measles.
Measles binds to your immune system’s memory cells and infects them, effectively erasing their database. It then produces all new memory cells - that contain info ONLY for measles.
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Propaganda. We thought that it was gauche and problematic to have government propaganda about public accomplishments and so people forgot about them. People consistently like the military more than ‘the government’ and you know what a large part of that is? They have an advertising budget.
I think about this, also in terms of vaccines, and really struggle with how you have a free society that doesn’t fall into this trap in one way or another. solved problems become invisible and the solutions become the source of conspiracy theories.
This seems logical but Dems solved* the whole problem of old-age health care costs in the mid-1960s and then they lost five of the next six presidential elections because by 1968 it was a solved problem and no one cared about it.
*Yes oversimplifying here and the rest of course.
*Yes oversimplifying here and the rest of course.
December 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Propaganda. We thought that it was gauche and problematic to have government propaganda about public accomplishments and so people forgot about them. People consistently like the military more than ‘the government’ and you know what a large part of that is? They have an advertising budget.
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This is starting at 9:45 here, but I'm getting ready to watch it.
December 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
This is starting at 9:45 here, but I'm getting ready to watch it.
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The Right: preferred pronouns? I don’t have to respect that bullshit, I’m free to act as I like
Also the Right: I demand you conform to my elaborate rituals designed to guard against me fucking you
Also the Right: I demand you conform to my elaborate rituals designed to guard against me fucking you
December 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Right: preferred pronouns? I don’t have to respect that bullshit, I’m free to act as I like
Also the Right: I demand you conform to my elaborate rituals designed to guard against me fucking you
Also the Right: I demand you conform to my elaborate rituals designed to guard against me fucking you
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“I miss blockbuster video” the library has every dvd totally untouched and I never see you there
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
“I miss blockbuster video” the library has every dvd totally untouched and I never see you there
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BILL BURR: “If someone’s working 160 hours a month and can’t make their rent, you’re not paying them enough. Maybe you should just be worth $900,000,000… How does a CEO take a f*cking 8 figure bonus and none of your employees have dental insurance?”
December 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
BILL BURR: “If someone’s working 160 hours a month and can’t make their rent, you’re not paying them enough. Maybe you should just be worth $900,000,000… How does a CEO take a f*cking 8 figure bonus and none of your employees have dental insurance?”
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One of my producers said to me once: "When evaluating notes, always look to see which note-giver is *paying you the most.* All others can get in line behind them." :)
A lot of success in writing is getting okay with receiving feedback, knowing which notes you have to take, and figuring out ways to be diplomatic about the ones you don't. Revision is one part writing skill, one part interpersonal shit.
December 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
One of my producers said to me once: "When evaluating notes, always look to see which note-giver is *paying you the most.* All others can get in line behind them." :)
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This is your seasonal reminder that Bookshop.org and libro.fm exist as local-supporting not-Amazon options for all your physical and audiobook needs! Bookshop even gives you the option to add a card and a pretty fabric bag and ship it directly to your giftee!
Bookshop.org: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.
A better way to buy books online. Every purchase financially supports local independent bookstores.
Bookshop.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This is your seasonal reminder that Bookshop.org and libro.fm exist as local-supporting not-Amazon options for all your physical and audiobook needs! Bookshop even gives you the option to add a card and a pretty fabric bag and ship it directly to your giftee!
There's a very intimidating stage of costume making where I have nothing a pile of fabrics and a dream. In this case the "fabric" is still sheets and curtains. I'm trying to be as low budget as I can for these.
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
There's a very intimidating stage of costume making where I have nothing a pile of fabrics and a dream. In this case the "fabric" is still sheets and curtains. I'm trying to be as low budget as I can for these.
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The Republican-controlled Senate just voted to reject health care bills offered by each party, as the U.S. barrels toward a cliff with steep premium hikes for some 22 million of Americans set to hit next month.
Voting for the GOP is voting for people who want you poor, sick, and desperate.
Voting for the GOP is voting for people who want you poor, sick, and desperate.
December 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Republican-controlled Senate just voted to reject health care bills offered by each party, as the U.S. barrels toward a cliff with steep premium hikes for some 22 million of Americans set to hit next month.
Voting for the GOP is voting for people who want you poor, sick, and desperate.
Voting for the GOP is voting for people who want you poor, sick, and desperate.
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Unfortunately I did not pay for Premium Grandma w/out Ads and had to settle for free Grandma, and she starts every conversation telling me it would be cool if I got a job with ICE.
IN DEPTH | If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Unfortunately I did not pay for Premium Grandma w/out Ads and had to settle for free Grandma, and she starts every conversation telling me it would be cool if I got a job with ICE.
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They also plan to pass laws banning use of VPNs. If you're a healthcare provider using telehealth, you use VPNs to protect patient private data and ensure the network is secure. KOSA threatens so much in terms of accessibility unrelated to stopping children from accessing adult websites
Tell your lawmakers to oppose the Kids Online Safety Act- there are better ways to protect kids online without throwing other vulnerable people under the bus.
www.stopkosa.com
www.stopkosa.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
They also plan to pass laws banning use of VPNs. If you're a healthcare provider using telehealth, you use VPNs to protect patient private data and ensure the network is secure. KOSA threatens so much in terms of accessibility unrelated to stopping children from accessing adult websites
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A heads-up to anyone traveling to the U.S. from abroad: Be prepared for increased scrutiny of your online presence. Travelers from countries like Britain, France, Germany, and South Korea could soon be subject to a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a
December 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A heads-up to anyone traveling to the U.S. from abroad: Be prepared for increased scrutiny of your online presence. Travelers from countries like Britain, France, Germany, and South Korea could soon be subject to a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a
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The Murderbot bundle in the link below definitely counts as a #UKSFFBookBundle. £13.69 for all the (superb) Murderbot books and a bunch of fantasy by @marthawells.com.
Short window though compared to normal @humblebundle.com deals. Only two days to get it.
Short window though compared to normal @humblebundle.com deals. Only two days to get it.
Unlock and upgrade in the Return to Metroidvania rebundle, read up on exciting Sci-Fi with Matha Wells’ Murderbot & more, and add character to your game environments with the Best of Synty 4 Game Dev Assets rebundles! https://bit.ly/4oxXmjd
December 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The Murderbot bundle in the link below definitely counts as a #UKSFFBookBundle. £13.69 for all the (superb) Murderbot books and a bunch of fantasy by @marthawells.com.
Short window though compared to normal @humblebundle.com deals. Only two days to get it.
Short window though compared to normal @humblebundle.com deals. Only two days to get it.
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(sigh) I remember when we had cloaks. I *loved* my cloak. 😌
Night Nurse with art by @chrissamnee.bsky.social.
December 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
(sigh) I remember when we had cloaks. I *loved* my cloak. 😌
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Heads up for all my art friends that have an online store.
December 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Heads up for all my art friends that have an online store.
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The “diversity” complaint is drawing a lot of laughter here, but the fact is that Calibri is a more accessible font for people with visual impairments, for example, than Times New Roman.
So yes, it’s a silly and pointless decision, but it’s also shitty for the sake of being shitty.
So yes, it’s a silly and pointless decision, but it’s also shitty for the sake of being shitty.
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The “diversity” complaint is drawing a lot of laughter here, but the fact is that Calibri is a more accessible font for people with visual impairments, for example, than Times New Roman.
So yes, it’s a silly and pointless decision, but it’s also shitty for the sake of being shitty.
So yes, it’s a silly and pointless decision, but it’s also shitty for the sake of being shitty.
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Reminder: you should absolutely start wearing the best mask you can find in public spaces, even if you stopped before. We have no public health at the top level & repeat infections have ravaged immune systems.
If someone gives you a hassle, say "even if it's just a cold, I DON'T WANT THAT EITHER!"
If someone gives you a hassle, say "even if it's just a cold, I DON'T WANT THAT EITHER!"
December 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Reminder: you should absolutely start wearing the best mask you can find in public spaces, even if you stopped before. We have no public health at the top level & repeat infections have ravaged immune systems.
If someone gives you a hassle, say "even if it's just a cold, I DON'T WANT THAT EITHER!"
If someone gives you a hassle, say "even if it's just a cold, I DON'T WANT THAT EITHER!"
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My vet loved my shirt today - it's this anti-declawing shirt by @crits4cats.org! streamlabs.com/crits4cats/m...
December 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
My vet loved my shirt today - it's this anti-declawing shirt by @crits4cats.org! streamlabs.com/crits4cats/m...
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mas é óbvio que ele iria se arriscar pra ir tirar um cochilo no melhor lugar
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
mas é óbvio que ele iria se arriscar pra ir tirar um cochilo no melhor lugar
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The security at Gävlebocken this year is crazy.
They got fucking Spiderman out there, man...
They got fucking Spiderman out there, man...
December 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The security at Gävlebocken this year is crazy.
They got fucking Spiderman out there, man...
They got fucking Spiderman out there, man...