For those wanting some insight into why this testing is so important, dairy companies used to add formaldehyde to milk, as a preservative, as well as pureed calf's brains, to dispose of them
The Musk business cycle: Musk's ego inserts him somewhere he has no business > he makes a ton of immediate, drastic changes, driven by ketamine, and posts about it online > the entire world laughs at him > he flounders for a few months > someone finally convinces him to step out of the spotlight a little > repeat
The fact that Robert Reich paywalls his Substack is hilarious
50501 is a national protest movement here in the US. There is an individual chapter for every state. The chapter for my state has a ton of people involved in my city, and one of the things we're doing is fostering community through events like block parties.
Block parties are not "unsanctioned" lol
I don't know if they're a thing in other countries, but here in the US, it's become an official type of event. We work with the city, and close down streets to set up on the pavement, temporarily converting the road into a social space for everyone around. Local businesses come and do stalls, food trucks set up, local musicians perform, it's great!
I have no idea how they survive.
Part of it might be unpaid photo printer labor 😜
If your community is poorly connected, help out! Host a block party, set up a book swap, there's all kinds of options. That's a big focus of our local 50501 community in Michigan: restoring the bonds that have been worn away over the years by capitalists.
I strongly disagree with the majority of your last post though. It sounds like you're determined to close your eyes and ears to the people around you
YouTube continuing to advertise to children while claiming otherwise
“Clearly, what we are doing is not working,” said state Rep. Bill Schuette, a Republican from Gladwin County...
“You look across the country, we are one of the only states that has a so-called independent head of its education department, and I believe that this, in practice, has removed an important element of accountability from our state’s public education system,” Schuette added.
Interesting point, but weirdly made, since the goal of the Republicans is to put more power in the hands of a single government head. There's no way that dissonance is caused by hypocrisy, right?
The state board’s power has been reduced significantly over the years, particularly under the initiatives of former Gov. John Engler, a Republican who transferred a number of the board’s responsibilities to the state superintendent.
Ah, so it's the classic Republican playbook of breaking the government, blaming the system for being broken, and using it as an excuse to break it further. Of course.
Supporting your local farmer's market could soon be a matter of life or death
They have marshalls for that. Perhaps what this is showing us that the marshalls need some reforms
We have been trying to reach you about your law's extended warranty
This is the second, and more promising, time chemicals associated with life have been detected in the planet's atmosphere by Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
I thought I'd remembered reading about this before. Sounds like just a couple more years, and they'll be sure this gas is there, which is huge, but not totally conclusive.
Personally, I'd bet it's life. A big rocky planet with an ocean of phytoplankton sounds like our best bet for finding it. The scientists in the article are trying really hard not to be excited
The solution is obviously creating dire sloths
...doesn't it usually imply...something you have in common?
Yes. That you live in the same area. You have the same elected representatives, you use the same public services, you shop at the same stores, you live with the same stakes. That's why people say you need to get involved in your community. Whether or not you acknowledge it, you're part of it
Edit: to add, "community center" probably sounds old-fashioned to you, because of what they were talking about:
it's hard to get anyone to be willing to be remotely friendly or willing to admit that they are destroying the social fabric of their own Communities.
Getting rid of places where you can engage with your community has been part of this effort. Community centers are run by local governments, and are often one of the first things conservatives try to cut
It's the Emperor's New Clothes. Their perceptions of reality are so warped, that they think they look great
They included JD Vance's book lol
Yoooo!! Finally!!! I remember seeing the scars on a whale from their hooks as a kid, and being amazed that something like that could exist. Finding out no one had ever seen one alive devastated little 2nd grade me lol
Interesting. Well, community is a common word lol
It's usually used to refer, non-specifically, to people that live around you. You'll see it in places like "community gardens" or "community centers". The usage on the Internet is pretty recent, linguistically, obviously lol
Spoons vs. Sporks
Howdy folks! I'm new to ADHD spaces, still in the process of getting a diagnosis, but I've been doing some thinking about how I handle energy for tasks, and I was wondering if it would resonate with anyone else.
My partner and I have cats, which means we have to clean their litter box regularly. I struggle a lot with executive dysfunction, and so does she, so sometimes that's challenging. Recently though, we cat sat for a friend that had a Litter Genie. I have to say, I love this thing. We bought one immediately. It's basically just a little trashcan, but it automatically bags and stores dirty litter to be disposed of later.
For me, this was a game changer. I don't know why, but not having to deal with throwing out the litter at the same time makes it so much easier. Individually, cleaning the litter boxes, and taking out the trash, are easy, one spoon tasks. But only with the Litter Genie. If I have to worry about taking out the trash too, it becomes so much more than just one spoo
What's something that's made you feel like a grown-up?
A lot of memes I across the Internet are about how everyone, no matter how old, is just a kid inside, trying to figure out what's going on, which is something I definitely identify with.
But every once in a while, something happens that does actually make me feel like a grown-up. It's usually small, and kind of silly, but it's fun, and I thought people might want to share theirs.
For me, most recently, it was realizing I like Greek yogurt now. It was trendy when I was like 12, and I couldn't stand it then, but I bought some on a whim, and now I keep the fridge stocked. That drastic change in my tastes took me aback momentarily, but I thought it was a nice fun little milestone.
How about you?
The Apiarist
This is a personal creation, so I apologize if the name is already taken.
*1.5oz gin *1oz Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro *.75oz honey syrup *.5oz lemon juice
Shaken and served with an expressed lemon peel, and a dash of Hummingbird Bitters
We really should have seen it coming
More Expanse crossovers? Yes please!
He tries so hard because he doesn't want to be remembered as "the other Captain Ransom"
It must be hard to eclipse the Equinox
Orion Hurricanes for the Star Trek Lower Decks finale tonight
Unfortunately, you can't get real Orion Dulac in Michigan, so this is my take on what Mariner would have served Those Old Scientists
- 1.5oz White rum (I used Plantation 3 Star)
- .75oz Cinnamon syrup
- .75oz Lime juice
- .5oz Absinthe (I used what they make at my local distillery, American Fifth)
- .5oz John D. Taylor Velvet Falernum Liqueur
- 1 barspoon Blue curaçao (for colour)
Shake, and double strain. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, and slowly pour in two barspoon of grenadine so that it sinks to the bottom. This could also be swapped for butterfly pea flower syrup, which is purple. I just wanted the grenadine flavor
Orion Hurricanes for the Lower Decks finale
Unfortunately, you can't get real Orion Dulac in Michigan, so this is my take on what Mariner would have served Those Old Scientists
- 1.5oz White rum (I used Plantation 3 Star)
- .75oz Cinnamon syrup
- .75oz Lime juice
- .5oz Absinthe (I used what they make at my local distillery, American Fifth)
- .5oz John D. Taylor Velvet Falernum Liqueur
- 1 barspoon Blue curaçao (for colour)
Shake, and double strain. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, and slowly pour in two barspoon of grenadine so that it sinks to the bottom. This could also be swapped for butterfly pea flower syrup, which is purple. I just wanted the grenadine flavor
My first complete battle map
This is for an upcoming session this Saturday. I've never been the kind of person that's into drawing, but I'm GMing my own PTU campaign, and I hated making maps online lol
I've been practicing for about a week now, and I'm pretty happy with this little map.
The setting is a small cave, complete with giant mushrooms, crystals, and a pond, which served as the improvised "break room," for a couple of miners my players found the skeletons of at the end of the last session.
The use of Moopsies in warfare was banned in Middle Earth, after the battle at Isengard
The Captain's Blood
First cocktail made in my new bar! Just moved, and finally have it set up. Lots of decorating left for the new space though.
This is a basic twist on a Daquiri.
- 3oz Angostura 5 Year Caribbean Rum
- 1.5oz lime juice
- .66oz rich symple syrup (.75oz if you use 1:1)
- 3-4 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
Shake, double strain, and garnish with a lime wedge.
Corpse Reviver No.2
The ultimate brunch cocktail.
Equal parts gin, orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice, shaken and served in an absinthe rinsed coupe.
I think this drink alone is enough reason to keep Lillet on hand. American Fifth is my local distillery; I highly recommend their spirits if you get the chance, but any absinthe will do here.
A Classic Sidecar
Mostly wanted to post because I feel like I did a really good job on the sugared rim lol
This is one of my favorite cocktails
1.5oz brandy .75oz orange liqueur .75oz lemon juice
Shake, double strain, serve in a glass with a sugared rim, and garnish with a orange twist. I expressed mine.
Not a reflection on meme quality, but on meme alignment
Maybe a little too meta, but I think we could use Dukat for memes specifically meant to express funny, but bad, opinions
Nuclear Daquiri in leaded crystal (for safety)
It's been a while, but I got some new glassware, and wanted to try it out. I felt like a Nuclear Daquiri was appropriate for leaded crystal. I tweaked the recipe a bit to my own tastes, I'll denote that below
- 1oz Overproof White Rum - Wray and Nephew
- .5oz White Rum - Plantation 3 Star (omit for basic recipe)
- .66oz Galliano (Green Chartreuse for basic recipe)
- .75oz Lime Juice
- .33oz Falernum
Shake and double strain, garnish however you like
Sidewinder's Fang
I've got a garnish this time!
- 1.5oz Blended black rum - Plantation OFTD
- 1.5oz Aged rum - Plantation 5 Year
- 1.5oz Orange juice
- 1.5oz Lime juice
- 1.5oz Passionfruit syrup
- 3oz Club soda to top
Shake with ice and strain into a glass with more ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with a mint sprig and a sidewinder