Ves
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How to read Kobo books on a Kindle:
1. Buy book on Kobo
2. Download book
3. Open explorer to download location
4. Drag book to Adobe Digital Editions library
5. Close book (leave library open)
6. Right click on book, show in file explorer
7. Open book with calibre
8. Convert epub to epub
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1. Buy book on Kobo
2. Download book
3. Open explorer to download location
4. Drag book to Adobe Digital Editions library
5. Close book (leave library open)
6. Right click on book, show in file explorer
7. Open book with calibre
8. Convert epub to epub
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18 hours in and I'm ready for this year to be over.
January 2, 2026 at 2:21 AM
18 hours in and I'm ready for this year to be over.
I'm digitizing all the blu-ray and DVD house media because I need the space for more books. #firstworldproblems
December 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I'm digitizing all the blu-ray and DVD house media because I need the space for more books. #firstworldproblems
With MTV shutting its music channels in Europe, here's a minor anecdote from back in the day.
The year was, heck, I don't remember, the early 90s? I was working in a Tandy's (think a UK version of Radioshack) and satellite TV was picking up steam (this was before cable or even Channel 5).
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The year was, heck, I don't remember, the early 90s? I was working in a Tandy's (think a UK version of Radioshack) and satellite TV was picking up steam (this was before cable or even Channel 5).
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December 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
With MTV shutting its music channels in Europe, here's a minor anecdote from back in the day.
The year was, heck, I don't remember, the early 90s? I was working in a Tandy's (think a UK version of Radioshack) and satellite TV was picking up steam (this was before cable or even Channel 5).
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The year was, heck, I don't remember, the early 90s? I was working in a Tandy's (think a UK version of Radioshack) and satellite TV was picking up steam (this was before cable or even Channel 5).
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Sitting at a divey Mexican place having lunch with my wife and Sarah Jessica Parker came in with an entourage being rather loud and obnoxious.
Better than that, I once held a door open for Matt Fraction.
Better than that, I once held a door open for Matt Fraction.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Sitting at a divey Mexican place having lunch with my wife and Sarah Jessica Parker came in with an entourage being rather loud and obnoxious.
Better than that, I once held a door open for Matt Fraction.
Better than that, I once held a door open for Matt Fraction.
I've been considering learning Python. I have no idea why.
December 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I've been considering learning Python. I have no idea why.
Be warned - there's a decent chance your order will get cancelled after a few weeks of waiting for it to ship.
There is a non zero chance it'll show up eventually.
PWHL massively underrated the desire folks have for Torrent gear.
There is a non zero chance it'll show up eventually.
PWHL massively underrated the desire folks have for Torrent gear.
Slashing prices this Boxing Day! 🎁
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Today only, score 20% OFF site wide at the PWHL Shop! Exclusions apply. Shop now 🛍️ shop.thepwhl.com/
December 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Be warned - there's a decent chance your order will get cancelled after a few weeks of waiting for it to ship.
There is a non zero chance it'll show up eventually.
PWHL massively underrated the desire folks have for Torrent gear.
There is a non zero chance it'll show up eventually.
PWHL massively underrated the desire folks have for Torrent gear.
I'm ripping my "Gatchaman" blu-ray to my NAS. It cracks me up that this is 1080p content for a 1970s cartoon in 4x3 ratio that's 480p at best.
December 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I'm ripping my "Gatchaman" blu-ray to my NAS. It cracks me up that this is 1080p content for a 1970s cartoon in 4x3 ratio that's 480p at best.
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If it isn't completely obvious...
TRANS WOMEN ARE WOMEN.
TRANS MEN ARE MEN.
TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS.
Do not tell me that my friends and adopted family do not have the right to exist. I will fight you.
TRANS WOMEN ARE WOMEN.
TRANS MEN ARE MEN.
TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS.
Do not tell me that my friends and adopted family do not have the right to exist. I will fight you.
October 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
If it isn't completely obvious...
TRANS WOMEN ARE WOMEN.
TRANS MEN ARE MEN.
TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS.
Do not tell me that my friends and adopted family do not have the right to exist. I will fight you.
TRANS WOMEN ARE WOMEN.
TRANS MEN ARE MEN.
TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS.
Do not tell me that my friends and adopted family do not have the right to exist. I will fight you.
I just finished "Absolute Superman: Last Dust of Krypton" TPB and it was not what I expected at all. It's an excellent alternative take on Superman's history and what that means in a world where a single corporation controls everyone's way of life.
December 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I just finished "Absolute Superman: Last Dust of Krypton" TPB and it was not what I expected at all. It's an excellent alternative take on Superman's history and what that means in a world where a single corporation controls everyone's way of life.
I just finished act 1 of "Expedition 33" and I'm not okay.
a close up of a woman 's face with a scar on her nose .
Alt: a close up of a woman 's face with a scar on her nose .
media.tenor.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I just finished act 1 of "Expedition 33" and I'm not okay.
Product manager: what would be the downside if the temporary solution became the permanent solution?
Me: cleaning up the blood
Me: cleaning up the blood
December 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Product manager: what would be the downside if the temporary solution became the permanent solution?
Me: cleaning up the blood
Me: cleaning up the blood
Work is getting in the way of me playing "Expedition 33" and I'm not happy about it.
December 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Work is getting in the way of me playing "Expedition 33" and I'm not happy about it.
There aren't many times that I audibly react when reading comic books. The "well" panel in "Locke and Key" springs to mind as one.
The final panel in "Lazarus: Fallen" issue 6 made me go "OH SHIT!" real loud. Kudos @gregrucka.com, Michael Lark.
The final panel in "Lazarus: Fallen" issue 6 made me go "OH SHIT!" real loud. Kudos @gregrucka.com, Michael Lark.
December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
There aren't many times that I audibly react when reading comic books. The "well" panel in "Locke and Key" springs to mind as one.
The final panel in "Lazarus: Fallen" issue 6 made me go "OH SHIT!" real loud. Kudos @gregrucka.com, Michael Lark.
The final panel in "Lazarus: Fallen" issue 6 made me go "OH SHIT!" real loud. Kudos @gregrucka.com, Michael Lark.
I really wish The Athletic weren't owned by the NYT. They do good coverage but I can't give them money.
December 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I really wish The Athletic weren't owned by the NYT. They do good coverage but I can't give them money.
It took ten days for the Kraken to terminate their season.
December 7, 2025 at 5:44 AM
It took ten days for the Kraken to terminate their season.
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
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Man goes to the doctor, says he’s tired, depressed, life has no meaning.
Doctor says, “I have a great cure! You should talk to FIFA! They’re handing out meaningless awards for political clout!”
Man cries, his tiny hands dwarfed by a shiny golden mistake,
“But doctor… I have a FIFA award.”
Doctor says, “I have a great cure! You should talk to FIFA! They’re handing out meaningless awards for political clout!”
Man cries, his tiny hands dwarfed by a shiny golden mistake,
“But doctor… I have a FIFA award.”
December 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Man goes to the doctor, says he’s tired, depressed, life has no meaning.
Doctor says, “I have a great cure! You should talk to FIFA! They’re handing out meaningless awards for political clout!”
Man cries, his tiny hands dwarfed by a shiny golden mistake,
“But doctor… I have a FIFA award.”
Doctor says, “I have a great cure! You should talk to FIFA! They’re handing out meaningless awards for political clout!”
Man cries, his tiny hands dwarfed by a shiny golden mistake,
“But doctor… I have a FIFA award.”
Hannah Murphy kept the Torrent in the game. If she doesn't get first star, we riot.
December 4, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Hannah Murphy kept the Torrent in the game. If she doesn't get first star, we riot.
I'm pretty sure that Idera Software doesn't bother employing copy editors for their website. Sheesh.
December 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I'm pretty sure that Idera Software doesn't bother employing copy editors for their website. Sheesh.
The whitehouse is truly scumbag central www.bbc.com/news/article...
"US cancels citizenship ceremonies for migrants from travel ban countries"
"US cancels citizenship ceremonies for migrants from travel ban countries"
December 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The whitehouse is truly scumbag central www.bbc.com/news/article...
"US cancels citizenship ceremonies for migrants from travel ban countries"
"US cancels citizenship ceremonies for migrants from travel ban countries"
Red Bull kicking Yuki to the curb before the last race of the season where he could be useful in preventing the McLaren boys from winning the championship is not the best of moves.
December 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Red Bull kicking Yuki to the curb before the last race of the season where he could be useful in preventing the McLaren boys from winning the championship is not the best of moves.
One of the few great tools out there that you probably didn't know about.
Ambling my way through a two majors, Zotero was about the only thing keeping my head (and sources) straight. If you decide to try it, be sure to include the browser plugin to ease your citation pains.
Ambling my way through a two majors, Zotero was about the only thing keeping my head (and sources) straight. If you decide to try it, be sure to include the browser plugin to ease your citation pains.
I've used Zotero (a wonderful way to up your research game) for years. I don't need to update it freq, I can access in app or online, and it just works. It's also free for a personal account, but today I hit my storage limit. I gladly handed over the $20 sub fee.
Zotero.org.
Zotero.org.
Zotero | Your personal research assistant
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research.
Zotero.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One of the few great tools out there that you probably didn't know about.
Ambling my way through a two majors, Zotero was about the only thing keeping my head (and sources) straight. If you decide to try it, be sure to include the browser plugin to ease your citation pains.
Ambling my way through a two majors, Zotero was about the only thing keeping my head (and sources) straight. If you decide to try it, be sure to include the browser plugin to ease your citation pains.
Last months reading stats are heavily impacted by starting the 1930s "Inspector Maigret" series by Georges Simenon.
They are shorter and that's inflating my books read numbers. #booksky
They are shorter and that's inflating my books read numbers. #booksky
December 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Last months reading stats are heavily impacted by starting the 1930s "Inspector Maigret" series by Georges Simenon.
They are shorter and that's inflating my books read numbers. #booksky
They are shorter and that's inflating my books read numbers. #booksky
I can vouch for the quality of Jason's work. My wife is delighted by the HootOwlCreations bracelet she received (and no, I was not paid for this - genuinely, she was (and is) delighted by it).
I’m bad at capitalism because I couldn’t get new items listed on my jewelry store until last night. We’re not running any sales at the moment because we’re still very small and working on establishing ourselves.
If anyone wants a beautiful chainmail bracelet, please check this one out! #jewelry
If anyone wants a beautiful chainmail bracelet, please check this one out! #jewelry
Red Picasso Bracelet — Hoot Owl Creations
This bracelet is made in what I call the ribbon weave. The bracelet is made of black anoized aluminum jump rings and glass magatama beads in a red picasso finish. The picasso finish is a mottled finis...
www.hootowlcreations.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I can vouch for the quality of Jason's work. My wife is delighted by the HootOwlCreations bracelet she received (and no, I was not paid for this - genuinely, she was (and is) delighted by it).