If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company. It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create. They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms. I’m happy to invest and/or help
The Taiwan blue magpie is a species of bird of the crow family. Also known as “long-tailed mountain lady”, is considered a rare and valuable species and has been protected by Taiwan [📷 Su Min Du]
A Taiwan blue magpie (Urocissa caerulea) is captured mid-flight with its wings fully spread, displaying an impressive pattern of feathers. The bird has a striking deep blue body, a black head with bright yellow eyes, and a red beak. Its long tail feathers are black and white, adding to its elegant appearance. The background consists of a blurred green forest, enhancing the bird’s vibrant colors and making it the focal point of the image.
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Lapdog interviewer has a thought.
I am the Rogue National Park Ranger. Thanks to DOGE’s staffing cuts we’ve seen a sharp rise in tourists having their picnic baskets stolen by a bear
Don't Fret. 🥹
Two witches over a cauldron, one of them is crying on the other shoulder. They're surrounded by plants and other trinkets.
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The disabled 500 pound lion and his unlikely Dachshund friends who have been inseparable ever since the lion was a cub.
looks like its lid up
I really need the police to solve Gene Hackman’s death before a podcast tries to do it
I will admit to finding the “all problems are caused by evil and we could fix every problem without any trade-offs” worldview pretty draining and immature.
I love how certain subsets of the media still have a fixation on Millennials Who Do Things In An Annoyingly Different Way. At least we're actually challenging how the world works, Frank.
remember when this guy covered up a brutal police killing? i do!
Fruit is so stupid. It’s delicious and turns bright red when it’s ripe. I can see you dumbass
Folks, a reminder: if you're offended by something I write here, you have the option of unfollowing, muting or blocking me, and I encourage you to do so! If you decide instead to tell me how offended you are and how dare I, I'll probably block you, because you deserve not to be offended by me here.
Make the algorithm work for you.
Freedom of reach is the real battle in social media right now. Algorithmic feeds vs. deterministic timelines isn't just UX - it's about whether platforms or users control what gets seen. And these choices fundamentally reshape online communities. 1/6
Threads vs. Bluesky. Spot the difference.
“Once I decided that I wanted to write about the Earth from that distance, then I realized, of course, I need some kind of locus for that. So that ended up being the ISS,” said Samantha Harvey, explaining why she chose the International Space Station as a subject for her latest book.