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Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
danirabbit@mastodon.online ("Danielle Foré") wrote:

Zohran is running such a good campaign. Imagine if Kamala had principles and catered to constituents instead of PACs. I hope Democrats pivot their strategy hard when he wins

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
skinnylatte@hachyderm.io ("Adrianna Tan") wrote:

I think of how different my life is compared to my parents’, and theirs before them. My grandfather carried sacks of rice and spices as a day laborer. My grandmother sewed things for pennies. My dad could not afford to go to college even though he’s one of the smartest people I’ve ever met, but he found a very technical career (making dentures) and he did that his entire career. My mom was a maternity nurse who could bathe many babies at once. I got to do everything that I do on the backs of spices, seams, fake teeth and baby baths.

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
dtl@8bitorbust.info ("Dr David Mills") wrote:

I propose a new type of spacecraft drive. It's powered by tiny screws and their ability to ping off into hyperspace.

Unfortunately, you won't know where you're going until you get there, but you'll get there very quickly indeed.

Boosted by slightlyoff@toot.cafe ("Alex Russell"):
marcoarment ("Marco Arment") wrote:

Apple is not good at negotiating, and never has been.

They're good at dictating, which only works when they have all of the power.

When they actually need to *negotiate*, it's like when I suddenly needed to study in college: they have no idea how, they think they know everything and reject the possibility that they may not, they're not willing to do anything they don't feel like doing, and so they usually fail.
https://mastodon.social/@stroughtonsmith/115474768256117682

Gargron ("Eugen Rochko") wrote:

Beautiful and silly creature.

#CatsOfMastodon #Caturday

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

I mean, jail might be nice

https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/31/uk/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-what-next-intl

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

delightful idea

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jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

“national security”?? riiiiiight

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/truck-bus-tariffs-9.6962040

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

‘the officers stopped their vehicle and jumped out; Trebach says they knelt on her head, handcuffed her and threw her into the back of a black van.

She says ICE “kidnapped” her and told her to stop taking photos.’

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-citizens-ice-arrests-detentions-9.6960504

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
fesshole ("Fesshole 🧻") wrote:

Now wife asked if I was vegan on our first date. "Oh yes" I said. Took her bed that night, fifteen years married. Last week she caught me in a cafe scoffing a bacon roll. "Oh thank fuck." She'd been on the hamburgers all along. Having our first Sunday Roast this weekend.

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
CNN@flipboard.com wrote:

Obama to campaign for Sherrill, Spanberger on Saturday in home stretch of governor elections
https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/01/politics/obama-campaign-nj-virginia-election?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Politics @politics-CNN

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
Edent ("Terence Eden") wrote:

I just wrote a bug report which was so detailed that it solved my problem by forcing me read the documentation.

Bug report deleted before being sent.

Am I my own rubber duck?

Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
elgg@indieweb.social ("Platform for Social Apps") wrote:

When #Caturday 😸 Meets #Halloween 🎃

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jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

the test was planned for fair weather, but went ahead despite the storm. only the Ukrainian interceptor succeeded. this is the future of warfare, not M1 Main Battle Tanks.

https://defence-blog.com/alta-ares-interceptor-drone-successfully-tested-in-france/

baldur@toot.cafe ("Baldur Bjarnason") wrote:

Icelandic horses generally don't mind cold and snow. It's usually being cold and wet that they don't like. #iceland #horses

baldur@toot.cafe ("Baldur Bjarnason") wrote:

Loðmundur does not seem to mind the cold wind, him being a furry cat and all #caturday

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

Via Euronews: German companies pay Russia €1.72 billion in taxes, raising concerns of funding its war in Ukraine https://www.euronews.com/2025/11/01/german-companies-pay-russia-172-billion-in-taxes-raising-concerns-of-funding-its-war-in-uk

oh FFS

baldur@toot.cafe ("Baldur Bjarnason") wrote:

The local redpolls didn't seem to let this week's snow get in their way #birds #iceland

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

“The island stretches about 395 km (245 miles) from north to south, with a maximum width of approximately 145 km (90 miles) in its central region, though it narrows to as little as 32 km (20 miles) in some southern areas. Taiwan's terrain is dominated by mountain ranges in the eastern two-thirds, including Yushan (Jade Mountain), the highest peak at 3,952 meters (12,966 ft), while the western third consists of fertile plains where most of the population resides.”

hmmm

https://defence-blog.com/taiwan-activates-first-m1a2t-abrams-battalion/

baldur@toot.cafe ("Baldur Bjarnason") wrote:

The clearest signs of winter here in Hveragerði have arrived.

No, not the snow, though we've had that.

My neighbour has parked his tractor for the winter and the commercial greenhouse is getting ready for jól with this year's crop of poinsettias

jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

“With a wingspan of 26.3 feet and a length of 19.3 feet, the aircraft can carry 300 pounds of cargo over distances of up to 300 miles. It cruises at approximately 143 mph.”

if it can really operate over a 150 mile radius, this would be a good fit for operations amongst the islands of the Asia-Pacific region.

https://defence-blog.com/japan-tests-u-s-made-chaparral-cargo-drone/

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

For the record I intend to keep my own replies open, but will continue to hide replies I think are missing the point/cluelessly obnoxious/likely to spawn pointless argument, and to block people who are clearly being dicks, or who I feel would have a better Threads experience without me in it. This strategy works well for me.

jscalzi@threads.net ("John Scalzi") wrote:

More ability to stuff trolls/bots/chuds back into their holes is good

Threads now lets you approve and filter your replies | TechCrunch https://share.google/WncWamsIMwOnlOvkq

db@social.lol ("David Bushell 🎮") wrote:

Intent to Deprecate and Remove Google Chrome
https://dbushell.com/2025/11/01/intent-to-deprecate-and-remove-google-chrome/

Boosted by jwz:
spaf@mstdn.social wrote:

It appears most people outside the USA (and many inside) don't understand what the government shutdown is all about. Here is a succinct summary:

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horrowfiddy ("all new horrowfide") wrote:

Congrats to Charlie Kirk on going 50 days without saying anything racist. 👍

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dnalounge@sfba.social ("DNA Lounge") wrote:

OtebNSolrac get a spotlight on TV! They'll be on Main for All Hollow's Eve! 2 Floors/4 Rooms + DJs, Performances, $1000+ in CASH PRIZES! Adv tix are sold out! Get there early!
https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2025/10-31.html?utm%5Fsource=sp%5Fma
#dnalounge #allhallowseve #hubbahubbarevue #indie #synthwave #gothic #hiphop #burlesque #sanfrancisco

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Boosted by jwz:
MLNow@sfba.social ("Mission Local") wrote:

Waymo confirms its car killed KitKat, Mission bodega cat

Waymo said KitKat darted under the vehicle. Two witnesses confirmed the story, but one said the company's statement can be a bit misleading.

https://missionlocal.org/2025/10/waymo-confirms-its-car-killed-kitkat-mission-bodega-cat/

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docpop ("Doctor M. Popular") wrote:

Reverse Trick Or Treating (aka the Greatest Halloween Costume Ever). https://docpop.org/2009/11/the-greatest-halloween-costume-ever/ #HAlloween

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oneunderscore__@threads.net ("Ben Collins") wrote:

https://theonion.com/ice-agent-7-year-old-both-wearing-same-military-commando-halloween-costume/