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Sunday April 14, 2024. 09:41 PM
A celebrated science fiction author who spun wild tales of subversive cat women and psychic sex parties led a shocking double life — as the military mastermind behind America's psychological warfare operations for the US Army. In their upcoming book, Stories Are Weapons:...
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John Oakes' new book The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without, which analyzes everything from the absence of sound to the (obvious) absence of food, uses the angle of 'going without' to bring a compelling perspective to our current...
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Lakka has announced the release of version 5.0, which includes a series of enhancements designed to improve the retro gaming experience. This new version of the Linux-based operating system is built on the robust LibreELEC 11.0 and introduces a significant update to...
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Both of my dogs are on twice-daily medications for different ailments. One will just take them, although I give him pill pockets anyway for being a very good boy. However, my girl is a little less cooperative or maybe just a better negotiator. — Read the rest The post I use ...
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The signs of impending disaster are everywhere in the Mexico City Metro— tilted concrete road barriers, sinuous train tracks that rise and dip like a serpent. The cause, differential subsidence, may sound dry and technical, but according to Wired it's a recipe for disaster ...
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Miss Jazzy is a Goldendoodle who has style and sass for days. I can't stop watching videos of her sitting on the back of her favorite chair making hilarious faces, throwing shade, and giving the best side-eye. I honestly cannot get enough of her precious face! — Read the...
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I suppose there was no avoiding a Trump biopic. Where there's money to be made, money will be made. Still, this announcement in Variety makes me want to hurl. The first-look image of Sebastian Stan as a young, pre-TV star and pre-president Donald Trump in buzzy upcoming...
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The last of anything can be profoundly sad. Dodo birds. Mohicans. Starfighters. To that end, we're down to one Blockbuster Video. First of all — what? How can there still be a Blockbuster in business? According to WaPo, the last one on Earth is hanging on in Bend, OR.  —...
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TL;DR: If you want your bed to feel luxurious, get a set of soft, silky, hypoallergenic bamboo-blend sheets. This Six-Piece Bamboo-Blend Comfort Luxury Sheet Set has a 1,800 thread count and wicks moisture like athleticwear, and it's only $31.19 (an extra 20% off!) — Read...
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When Members of Parliament in the UK started being targeted by a honeytrap scammer, they cynically accused Russia, China and all the other usual suspects of shenanigans. One, Conservative MP William Wragg, admitted texting the honeytrapper things he should not have. — Read...
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If democracy is going to be destroyed by evil fascists, I would feel less terrible about it if they were at least genius fascists — then we can look back and say we were outwitted and outmaneuvered by brilliant minds. Sure they're evil, but what are you going to do —...
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I've always been intrigued by the power of propaganda and censorship to completely shape the average person's world view. If all you ever watched was Fox News, you'd be absolutely certain that Obama was a Kenyan Muslim anti-Christ. That's how propaganda works.  — Read the...
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You know Paul Bunyan, but have you heard the tale of Snowshoe Thompson? He was a real life heroic mailman during the California gold rush, and Atlas Obscura has the story of his legendary feats, and how extreme athletes today honor him with a 100 mile hiking challenge. —...
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Meet Dr. Joren Whitley, who is based in Edmond, Oklahoma and describes himself as a 'Board Certified Human and Animal Chiropractor.'  On his social media, he documents his work with a variety of animals. He's worked on cats, horses, dogs, chickens, and more! — Read the rest ...
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Turning lemons into lemonade is all well and good, but how about transforming bat poop into antibiotics? Via The Inquirer, we read today that the National Research Council of the Philippines has uncovered smelly gold in a cave in the Philippines — guano that contains the...
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Emperor penguin chicks begin to shed their fluffy down at about five months old in preparation for a life spent primarily in the water. The adults stop feeding the chicks when they begin to molt, so they are eventually driven by hunger and instinct to head to the sea. — Read...
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There's almost nothing funnier than penguins waddling, and it's even better when a baby joins the crew. This video of the penguin walk at Basel Zoo in Switzerland is giving me so much joy. The baby King Penguin is especially hilarious—it is HUGE for a baby, and it looks...
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Minor league baseball is a cost-effective way to enjoy watching a game live without breaking the bank. Sometimes, you see future stars or a current star doing a rehab stint. However, the minors make sure you have fun no matter what. — Read the rest The post Finn the Bat Dog...
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TL;DR: It's never too late to learn something new.This e-learning bundle featuring Rosetta Stone is price-dropped to $151.99 (reg. $189.99) with coupon code ENJOY20 until 4/16. It's no secret that being bilingual has an infinite number of benefits. Whether you're a beginner...
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Saturday April 13, 2024. 11:30 PM
The 6.8.6, 6.6.27, 6.1.86, 5.15.155, 5.10.215, 5.4.274, and 4.19.312 stable kernel updates have all been released; each contains a relatively large number of important fixes.
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