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View of Facebook ad in 3 steps. First snarky comment that flatt-butt is a problem. Then query why I was shown ad. Then response was limited to USA and people who travel. Snarky comment: Isn't this a global disability?

I’m rarely on Facebook, but I was shown an ad that touched my heart. Finally! The heartbreak of flat-butt is being addressed with orthopedic trousers. Naturally, I clicked on the 3 dots to see why I was being shown the ad. Only people in USA??? Only people who travel??? #facebookads #gay

Some people think AI writing has a tell — the em dash. Writers disagree. Em dashes have been derided as the “ChatGPT hyphen” — a punctuation mark overused by artificial intelligence. That’s not quite true.

The Washington Post ran an article that debunked the notion that em dashes are one indicator of AI-generated text. No so?!
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

My socmed feeds have blown up about the payment systems censoring adult content. It's NOT just the phone calls or even the fringe groups. It's the far-right conservative groups like Heritage Foundation who swore once they got in power they were going to wage war on what they disapprove. #gaymer

As a life-long democrat, I'm disillusioned that candidates don't or won't speak to the needs of non-voters. Bashing opponents isn't enough. Meanwhile Heritage Foundation, Turning Point USA, etc. are usurping more and more of our freedoms. @katieporteroc.bsky.social @rikerforcongress.bsky.social

Photo of old cell phones such as flip-phones and blackberry type

Yes, we had games on these old phones. Little memory. Small screens. Amazing that it could be done. #throwbackthursday #gamedev

I'm a discouraged life-long democrat. Did Rollins lose twice because he didn't understand the incumbent's appeal? Voters loved the Fed $$$ spread in the district. Voters were angry against expensive programs like heath/education. We need a candidate who's better/fairer with Fed $$$ in our district.

A #monday can be a little manic (lol). Love this old clip from Futurama

#Authors don't want anyone to copy their writing without permission or payment, so why do some think it's OK to use images without permission or payment? This article gives you detailed guidance on finding free images and avoiding legal threats. (Note: Don't assume GIFs are safe.) #writingcommunity

I know this is a bit sarcastic, but the bots on socmed gleefully rejoicing in the demise of Fed funding of public broadcasting made me wonder just how much per person we are saving? #publicbroadcasting #doge

Years ago, a flight attendant started the safety demo asking people to pause their conversations "because there may be someone who is flying for the first time." Now, I make it a point to pause what I'm doing and pay attention. Believe me, lately I've seen people who clearly have never flown before.

I certainly understand the appeal and temptation! Even so, I use a Bluetooth keyboard with my smartphone when I'm traveling without my laptop.

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Voters love that Calvert brings tons of Fed $$$ to our district and spreads it around to his fatcat cronies. We need reps who make sure Fed projects are spent fair and equally.

In my defense, I was left unsupervised...

Screenshot shows the search for a c l u returns an app for a c l j. Not the fault of apple, but a c l u and a c l j are two very different orgs.

At the gym, someone said there was an #aclu app. I did a search. ACL_J_ (not "U") was the result. Not the fault of #apple that ACL_J_ chose their name to be confused with ACLU. Turns out that the old ACLU app was withdrawn by ACLU. However, it's like confusing NPR with the NRA. Not similar. #appdev

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YouTube video by REACT Elders Play Grand Theft Auto V

Happy #throwbackthursday with his fun/funny video of "Elders Play Grand Theft Auto." Watching it made me think of how games could be more appealing to the over 60 crowd. They have money, ¿no? www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHoO... #gamedev #gaming #seniors

Yes, this is exaggerated, but I've talked to many street people who told me they were given a one-way bus ticket to #California by a social worker. NOT an organized program. All under the table. calmatters.org/housing/home...

Written across a lined paper turned 90 degrees is the famous quote about creativity and individualism: If they give you lined paper, write the other way. Quote by Juan Ramon Jímenez and frequently quoted by Ray Bradbury

My high school Amer Lit teacher ran the SciFi Club. He inspired us to read Sci-Fi, but was homophobic and fat shaming. The famous Ray Bradbury spoke to our school. "If they give you lined paper, write the other way." I'm lucky Ray Bradbury helped me shake off teacher's bias. #writing #teachers

One thing I dislike is people calling it "The Rebel Flag." I get it. "Rebel Flag" sounds cool and open-minded. "Pro-Slavery Flag" not so much (lol).

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Musk announces forming of 'America Party' in further break from Trump Republicans have expressed concern that Musk's feud with Trump could hurt their chances to protect their majority in the 2026 midterm congressional elections.

I wonder if this will help or hinder getting non-voters to vote? #nonvoters www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...

I was delighted that Amy Ash's wonderful post is circulating on socmed.

Table shows 2024 votes: 31% for Harris. 32% for Trump. 37% Non-Voters. Caption 1 says: Non-voters are key to change or retrenchment. Caption 2 says: The majority of US did not pick Trump.

Real change is possible for the USA if we can wake-up non-voters. They are the true plurality.

Overheard at Bongo Jonny's:
"I saw you on socmed with Brandon Riker."
/"Yeah, he's reaching people."
"I just wish he had a courageous pro-California stance."
/"What?"
"Fighting to get back every cent we pay to the Feds. Wake-up non-voters. Get Fed lands turned over the state."
/"I dunno. Maybe."

Keith Haring style art of the Statue of Liberty with 3 people cheering

For #throwbackthursday art in the style of Keith Haring. :: sigh :: This Independence Day more than others I am reminded how most Americans feel we have been given the torch of #liberty that has drawn people from all nations, but now it seems many hide and suppress that light

Photo of hard fruit candy blobs called "Nerds" with caption: Dear Cool People, They didn't name a candy after you, did they? Sincerely, Nerds

A new friend of mine has a deluxe iPhone 16 but wasn't using iMessage. We both like to travel, so I mentioned he could save $$$ when traveling abroad by using iMessage on WiFi versus SMS on a carrier. Tech races ahead, but doesn't take everyone along? #nerd #apple #iphone #friends

This meme by Daniel Cook compares game dev to inventing a trombone: Game development as an instrument: 1. Invent the idea of a trombone. 2. Build the trombone. Mine the ore. Build the furnace. Etc. 3. Learn to makes sounds on the trombone 4. Compose music for the trombone. Invent new categories of music as needed. 5. Scale up a full trombone orchestra. 6. Learn you also need to invent the violin. Repeat steps 1-6 as needed. 7. Practice songs on the trombone so the music sounds good 8. Have a hit trombone song that more popular than all other songs ever.

Yes. My experience starting out. We spent more than 12 months getting our first game into the Apple App Store. The coding was the easiest part of the effort (lol). Learning the specs, permissions, and working human interface, and testing took much longer than expected. #gayme #gamedev

Chart shows 37 percent of eligible Americans did not vote. Harris received 31 percent and Trump 32 percent. Non-voters are key to change or retrenchment. The majority of US did not pick Trump.

The largest plurality was non-voters. This is not good, but there is hope if we can motivate them. Negative bashing of candidates appears to be demotivating to non-voters.