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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 1h

This extended take on the value of AI "art" (incl. writing) by @theoatmeal.bsky.social is so very good, and it taps into pretty much every objection I have:

theoatmeal.com/comics/ai_art

Also, every new writer, PLEASE listen to this by Ira Glass: www.youtube.com/watch?v=91FQ...

Embrace the Gap.

Excerpt from "Let's talk about AI art" by The Oatmeal: "And by jumping to the "fun" part, you're denying yourself the process."

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 1h

"A study published in The Lancet journal in June said the U.S. funding cuts could result in more than 14 million deaths, including more than 4.5 million children under age 5, by 2030."

But please, tell me more about how Republicans are pro life.

Nathan Kalmoe (he/him) @nathankalmoe.bsky.social · 4h

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Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

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Michael Clemens @mclem.org · 1h

Former USAID official here.

The current Administration has done zero impact analysis to estimate the effects of its obliteration of USAID on deaths around the world.

It just keeps saying "no one has died" as a mesmeric incantation.

The facts, below. 🧵

Nathan Kalmoe (he/him) @nathankalmoe.bsky.social · 4h

apnews.com/article/myan...

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

apnews.com

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Michael Clemens @mclem.org · 1h

That impact analysis has been done, by leading independent experts.

Here it is, open-access in the @thelancet.com —>
doi.org/10.1016/S014...

"The complete defunding of USAID would cause an estimated 2,450,000 all-age deaths annually."

Two. And a half. Million. Deaths. Each year.

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Evelyndroid's Aperture Séance and Spooky Spood-Finding 🏳️‍⚧️🕷️ @apsciencebylyn.bsky.social · 10h

Grumpy boi (why is my stick moving, I didn't ask the stick to move)
#EmotionalSupportSpood #Arachtober

(Phidippus regius lad)

Large fuzzy black and white jumping spider with bright green chelicerae, on grumpy salticid posture (legs tight around him like cat loaf), on the tip of a stick peering at you

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alison (she/her) FREE LINK @alisonborealis.bsky.social · 13h

The most un-Canadian, parochial Premier is doing the classic conservative thing: pointing her fingers at others and blaming them for all the stuff she's doing.

Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 13h

Political Disaster: Smith calls Eby “UnCanadian,” “Parochial”

Danielle Smith embarrassed herself today. Her comments about Dave Eby were uncalled for.

BC residents will be furious.

Bye, bye pipeline.
#ableg #bcpoli #cdnpoli
youtu.be/OCOALaCtFkA

Political Disaster: Smith calls Eby “UnCanadian,” “Parochial”

YouTube video by Energi Media

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Chris Fisher @fisherspeaks.bsky.social · 13h

The moon rise on the day before the full moon occurs just before the sun sets. Yesterday, we took full advantage as the 98% moon rose behind this grain elevator that was glowing in the setting sun. #SK #Rex #landscape #moonrise

A 98% moon rise behind a red grain elevator on the Canadian prairies.

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Disney Prime Video + @disneyprimevideo.bsky.social · Aug 5

TRON Burgundy (1976)

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Melissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 15h

Incredible (via www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...)

A group of apparent armed agents assemble at the end of a street, as seen from the perspective of a person in inflatable frog costume, their frog’s eyes dominating the foreground. The Ice facility in downtown Portland on Monday. Photograph: Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/AFP/Getty Images

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Evelyndroid's Aperture Séance and Spooky Spood-Finding 🏳️‍⚧️🕷️ @apsciencebylyn.bsky.social · 3d

Habronattus alachua lass with the Head Tilt ❤️
#EmotionalSupportSpood #Arachtober

Light grey fuzzy jumping spider with reddish-brown stripes down her face across her big eyes, on a blade of dry grass tilting her head to peer at you

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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 15h

This is again more proof of the You Are 12 theory

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 1d

Bari Weiss introduced herself to CBS News staff today on the network's 9AM call, saying she wants to "win," which requires restoring trust to CBS. She also said she was excited for staff to get to know the Free Press, and ended her remarks by saying: "Let's do the fucking news."

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 14h

“feels like the government doesn’t want people to do well or even survive.”

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 14h

"Streamlined."

#AbLeg

Elaine Hyshka @ehyshka.bsky.social · 14h

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”Under the provincial government’s health-care restructuring, meant to streamline care, Primary and Preventative Health Services provides the funding to Primary Care Alberta, which in turn funds Recovery Alberta.”

www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

Safeworks no longer providing needles, pipes to Calgary partner agencies

Grassroots harm-reduction teams in Calgary say the province’s health restructuring has halted their access to free needles, pipes and other supplies that help keep drug users safe.

www.ctvnews.ca

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rax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 16h

listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly

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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 17h

Oh, no. Bless Dolly Parton forever and ever, amen.

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 17h

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.

Verified Facebook post by Freida Parton. The caption reads:

“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me. She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you! ❤️”

Below the caption is a photo of Dolly Parton standing outdoors in front of lush green ivy, hands clasped in prayer, wearing a shiny silver outfit with lace-trimmed sleeves, her signature blonde hair styled in soft curls, looking upward serenely.

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 15h

We haven't had to do that so far, just endless brushing. 🤞

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks!

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 16h

She's, like 60% cat in there.

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 16h

*knocks on wood*

An extremely fluffy black cat sprawls on her back on a pale, fuzzy rug.

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Kimster Boo @aquavulva.bsky.social · 19h

Floofy cats are great until the get diarrhea.

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 16h

Give Dolly the Nobel Peace Prize, STAT!!!

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 16h

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

variety.com

A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 17h

Not only is he only 4'10", but he's literally a dick head.

Dan of the Year @downwithdan.bsky.social · 17h

I was originally gonna have her holding this

Stephen miller but his head is a penis (more-so than usual)

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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 18h

When you are flirting with separatism, anything can be un-Canadian

Stewart Prest @stewartprest.ca · 19h

This is dangerous rhetoric. Attempts to delegitimize opponents' right to take part in a conversation inevitably undermine respect on both sides.

It polarizes our politics, undermining trust in democracy, which depends on expressing disagreement.

www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’

Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to reaching an agreement regarding Alberta’s pitch for a proposed bitumen pipeline to the West Coast by next month, according to Premier Danielle Smith.

www.ctvnews.ca

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A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 17h

When you're willing to say literally anything to get your way, hypocrisy simply doesn't matter.

A Dave you know you know @notjustdave.bsky.social · 17h

Smith famously told teachers that "respect goes both ways," but Smith herself is always the first to shit on someone in her way. #AbLeg

Stewart Prest @stewartprest.ca · 19h

This is dangerous rhetoric. Attempts to delegitimize opponents' right to take part in a conversation inevitably undermine respect on both sides.

It polarizes our politics, undermining trust in democracy, which depends on expressing disagreement.

www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Danielle Smith meets with PM Mark Carney, calls B.C. premier ‘un-Canadian’

Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to reaching an agreement regarding Alberta’s pitch for a proposed bitumen pipeline to the West Coast by next month, according to Premier Danielle Smith.

www.ctvnews.ca

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