*don'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayit*
Man the IRA really bombed, eh?
*damn*
Man the IRA really bombed, eh?
*damn*
"The IRA’s survival was premised on the logic that a loose alignment of corporations would support climate policies in exchange for subsidies and convince Republicans to get on their side. That didn’t work"
Top @katearonoff.bsky.social piece in @newrepublic.com -->>>
Top @katearonoff.bsky.social piece in @newrepublic.com -->>>
The Quick and Shameful Death of Biden’s Biggest Policy
It was far too easy for Republicans to kill the Inflation Reduction Act. Where did those who crafted it go wrong?
newrepublic.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:57 AM
*don'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayit*
Man the IRA really bombed, eh?
*damn*
Man the IRA really bombed, eh?
*damn*
Look I'm not saying that the person who thinks you flick buttons doesn't understand the pitfalls to look out for when dealing without llm output, but I'll just say I'm looking forward to the next time I read about her firm's involvement with llms, and especially what the judge has to say about it
Professionals like lawyers should have to disclose this information because holy shit Matilda, your LLM is not doing “research” www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
November 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Look I'm not saying that the person who thinks you flick buttons doesn't understand the pitfalls to look out for when dealing without llm output, but I'll just say I'm looking forward to the next time I read about her firm's involvement with llms, and especially what the judge has to say about it
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/13 Why? For proximity to power. For prestige. For attention.
Some tongues were made to praise God. Some tongues were made to sing. Some were made for poetry, some for prose, some to agitate and some to soothe.
But some tongues were made for the boot.
Some tongues were made to praise God. Some tongues were made to sing. Some were made for poetry, some for prose, some to agitate and some to soothe.
But some tongues were made for the boot.
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
/13 Why? For proximity to power. For prestige. For attention.
Some tongues were made to praise God. Some tongues were made to sing. Some were made for poetry, some for prose, some to agitate and some to soothe.
But some tongues were made for the boot.
Some tongues were made to praise God. Some tongues were made to sing. Some were made for poetry, some for prose, some to agitate and some to soothe.
But some tongues were made for the boot.
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What a brain-dead dumb, completely shite appointment. @tonyburkemp.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
What a brain-dead dumb, completely shite appointment. @tonyburkemp.bsky.social
It all looks like a bit of a COPout to me...
November 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
It all looks like a bit of a COPout to me...
The number 2 issue down south
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM
The number 2 issue down south
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ok bluesky Also needs to better collate notifications i do not want to see (17) and 16 of them are likes/reposts on the same post
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
ok bluesky Also needs to better collate notifications i do not want to see (17) and 16 of them are likes/reposts on the same post
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Think I'll just park this here.
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Think I'll just park this here.
Who would have guessed that the ad company stealing page contents to serve you without visiting the pages would save them countless billions in ad payouts.
Stereogum says Google's switch to AI Overviews reduced its ad revenue by *70 percent* www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
Stereogum soldiers on in the era of streaming and AI
Stereogum Founder Scott Lapatine on the importance of independent media in the age of AI slop and algorithms.
www.theverge.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Who would have guessed that the ad company stealing page contents to serve you without visiting the pages would save them countless billions in ad payouts.
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In a Senate inquiry, Melbourne University sidestepped a question over offers from external parties to purchase or take over the 85-year-old journal, and denied that external pressures contributed to its closure.
Uni Melb dodges questions on financial bids to save Meanjin and denies external pressure over journal's axing
www.crikey.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
In a Senate inquiry, Melbourne University sidestepped a question over offers from external parties to purchase or take over the 85-year-old journal, and denied that external pressures contributed to its closure.
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- Werner Herzog
if you can’t see the aurora borealis tonight, here is a sewer tunnel which is a wonder in itself.
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 AM
- Werner Herzog
Menulogging off
November 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Menulogging off
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I was impressed by this statement by Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, in response to the nazi rally at the NSW state parliament yesterday:
November 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I was impressed by this statement by Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, in response to the nazi rally at the NSW state parliament yesterday:
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NSW Police:
Anti-genocide 🍉 protest? 🙅♂️
Pro-genocide Nazi protest? 😀👍
#FCKNZS
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Anti-genocide 🍉 protest? 🙅♂️
Pro-genocide Nazi protest? 😀👍
#FCKNZS
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Police allowed Nazi rally outside NSW parliament
More than 60 people attended Saturday morning’s rally after notifying police more than a week ago. The police commissioner said he had no idea it was going to happen.
www.smh.com.au
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
NSW Police:
Anti-genocide 🍉 protest? 🙅♂️
Pro-genocide Nazi protest? 😀👍
#FCKNZS
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Anti-genocide 🍉 protest? 🙅♂️
Pro-genocide Nazi protest? 😀👍
#FCKNZS
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
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Today, Ms.Rachel accepted Glamour Magazine ‘Women of The Year’ by wearing a custom dress with drawings from children from Gaza.
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Today, Ms.Rachel accepted Glamour Magazine ‘Women of The Year’ by wearing a custom dress with drawings from children from Gaza.
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The Dilbert guy is going to kick it by trying to treat cancer with beef fat and not having Panadol
November 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The Dilbert guy is going to kick it by trying to treat cancer with beef fat and not having Panadol
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TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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abc styleguide update when
October 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
abc styleguide update when
I bet if anyone used their metaverse they'd be worried
NEW: an internal Meta message we obtained tells employees on its metaverse team that they should be using AI to “go 5x faster”. That's 5 times faster, not 5 percent more www.404media.co/meta-tells-w...
Meta Tells Workers Building Metaverse to Use AI to ‘Go 5x Faster’
Meta says that its coders should be working five times faster and that it expects "a 5x leap in productivity."
www.404media.co
October 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I bet if anyone used their metaverse they'd be worried
Here's a thought, maybe the justice system shouldn't be relying on powerful paedos punishing themselves
Prince Andrew is facing growing pressure from British ministers and senior politicians to give up his lifelong possession of a grand mansion on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
'Peppercorn' lease allows Prince Andrew to live in Royal Lodge virtually rent free
Prince Andrew is facing growing pressure from British ministers and senior politicians to give up his lifelong possession of a grand mansion on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
www.abc.net.au
October 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Here's a thought, maybe the justice system shouldn't be relying on powerful paedos punishing themselves
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I'm currently looking to talk with renters who have used a digital portal / app to conduct their own routine rental inspection without the real estate agent coming to your house. This is sometimes called a 'Remote Inspection'
If this is you, please get in touch!
If this is you, please get in touch!
I’m researching ways that digital technologies in Australia's private rental sector are impacting renters and housing justice.
I’m looking for more interview participants. If you are a renter and have experience using ‘RentTech’ - I want to speak with you!
More info and EOI here:
I’m looking for more interview participants. If you are a renter and have experience using ‘RentTech’ - I want to speak with you!
More info and EOI here:
The Machine-Readable Renter — Samantha Floreani
Participants needed! Are you a renter in Australia? Have you ever used tech to find and apply for a home, log maintenance, or pay rent? I want to speak with you!
www.samanthafloreani.com
October 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I'm currently looking to talk with renters who have used a digital portal / app to conduct their own routine rental inspection without the real estate agent coming to your house. This is sometimes called a 'Remote Inspection'
If this is you, please get in touch!
If this is you, please get in touch!
*don'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayit*
I bet he did nazi that coming
*damn*
I bet he did nazi that coming
*damn*
Dental board suspends practitioner, who was allegedly photographed at a Neo-Nazi rally, while it investigates.
Dental board suspends Ballarat dentist after allegations of Neo-Nazi ties
Dental board suspends practitioner, who was allegedly photographed at a Neo-Nazi rally, while it investigates.
www.abc.net.au
October 16, 2025 at 5:28 AM
*don'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayitdon'tsayit*
I bet he did nazi that coming
*damn*
I bet he did nazi that coming
*damn*
This but bottles of wine
I judge every book by its cover.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
This but bottles of wine