James Longstrider

HOLY SHIT. They found the genes for fibromyalgia - and it's *not* autoimmune, it's the central nervous system. It's very cool to see some progress made on the thing that's ruined my life since late teenage years!

Tote-o-dile

We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law.

A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”

Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.

They get to celebrate it, but in an office Halloween potluck manner. They get to be spooky for their union mandated lunch break, then right back to make toys while wearing corporate approved costumes.

I'll happily wait as long as it takes. Feel better soon!

I have a very bad feeling about this...

It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]

Even Pokefrance suffers from Enui.

That or they're just fans of dragon killing swords from mythology.

Frustrated little dude gripping a pencil saying “how do I pack this down into something I can actually share?” While swirling rainbows labeled “INFINITE POTENTIAL” float around them. Little dude frowns at a tiny grey box, exclaiming “all that work for THIS?!” Little dude shoves the grey box into another little guy’s hands; Frowning, stomping off, and saying “Here you go, I made this, it sucks.” Second little dude cracks open the box, swirling rainbows project out onto their face. Second little dude stares in awe at all the swirling rainbows now floating around them.

Sometimes we’re unsatisfied with a thing we made because when it only existed in our head, we saw all the things it could have been and when it’s done we know all the things that it isn’t, but we can’t see the way it expands into a million new things when someone else unpacks it in their head. 🖊️🦑

Piercedkachu

Enjoy your iron pineapple upside down cake~

I'd bet that the squirrel forgot to pay the Crow its protection money, and so they were "discussing terms".

The crow thinking maybe next time it sees a large bird of prey, it doesn't warn the squirrel.

*Momonga notices the Cigs in his inventory, eats them.*

Screenshot from Windows Settings>Privacy and Security>Text and image Generation. "Text and image generation uses on-device AI technologies to quickly respond to requests. Turning this settings off will not affect apps and features using cloud AI technologies. Text and image generation Windows and anyone using this device can use Text and image generation.

BY THE WAY

If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.

There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.

Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."

TURN IT OFF.

Tall Bnuny

Windows 10 End of Life is in less than 2 weeks!
But you don't have to upgrade to Windows 11!!

This video will show you how to extend the life of Windows 10 by 3 more years via Extended Security Updates program safely, for free.

MS throws you to the wolves, but the wolves will throw you a bone.

Very Excited, watching your POV for this SMP has been a real treat~

Someone's screenshot of a two-post twitter thread, from user blue (@bluewmist): the fastest way to kill motivation is to make your identity depend on the outcome. it's called ego involvement. when failing becomes failing as a person, your brain starts avoiding the whole thing. not because you don't care, but because you care too much. you don't need lower standards. you need less self-worth tangled up in your goals. the work gets easier when it's not about proving who you are.

Found this on the AO3 subreddit, and I'm about to let it change my whole life (or at least work really hard to internalize it wrt my writing).

Haunch.

I got the exact same suggestion yesterday with the kids friendly tag and everything. Must be some really cool kids.

Joke's on you, I rent.
Either way, may the citrus ever be in your favor. 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

Can't wait! Well, I can, but I don't want to. Glad the hiatus is helping you and I'll continue to (im)patiently await your glorious return.

Diggy diggy hole~

This is a joke, right? A parody account?

We have an authoritarian prosecuting his political enemies, destroying the rule of law, subverting Congress, wrecking the economy, and, inter alia, deploying troops and masked secret police to majority-opposition party cities.

FOCUS ON HEALTHCARE?????

"Why did she write out the screaming bit? *Turns around* Ooooh, I see. AAAAAGH!"

Not Vegas

Cute rat.

Haven't read that, but I did read "Venus on the Half Shell" by Mr Trout himself, quite some time ago. I barely remember it, but what I do recall was a trip. I'll have to take a look at breakfast of champions now. Thanks for the rec!