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

Systir mín, sem er höfundurinn á myndasögunni Kötturinn og ég, á afmæli í dag.

Í tilefni afmælisins þá rifjaði mamma upp eftirfarandi sögu sem gæti mögulega útskýrt teikniþrjáhyggjuna:

‚Mér hefur verið hugsað til atviks sem átti sér stað fyrir löngu þegar við foreldrar hennar vorum á göngu með börnin okkar við fjöruna í Morecambe á Englandi, skammt frá þar sem við bjuggum á þeim tíma...’

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arstechnica ("Ars Technica") wrote:

Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages
16 cases are linked to a church, which followed exposures at four schools last week.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/12/over-250-people-quarantined-in-south-carolina-as-measles-outbreak-rages/?utm%5Fbrand=arstechnica&utm%5Fsocial-type=owned&utm%5Fsource=mastodon&utm%5Fmedium=social

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ericdsmall@mastodon.vtip.me ("Eric Darnley Small") wrote:

The Justice Department has finalized new regulations that effectively eliminate the use of “disparate impact” analysis—a key tool for proving racial discrimination based on statistical disparities—marking a significant rollback of civil rights protections. These regulations, issued without public comment, narrow the ability of government and private entities to be investigated or sued for policies that unintentionally cause racial disparities, focusing instead on intent-based discrimination. The move aligns with conservative arguments that discrimination should only be proven through explicit intent, rather than data showing unequal impact. Critics warn that this shift could weaken efforts to address systemic racial inequities, as it makes it significantly harder to challenge policies that unintentionally disadvantage marginalized groups. More here: https://wapo.st/4s2l6iC
#CivilRights #DisparateImpact #JusticeDepartment #RacialJustice #RegulatoryChange #LegalPolicy #discrimination

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ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org ("AI6YR Ben") wrote:

(Nearly snorted out my water on this. "I think I'll see if there are any bombs in this bag" testimony 😂

Around here, if the cops believe there is ANY POSSIBILITY of a bomb, the bomb squad shows up, clears the block, and wheels in that fancy bomb squad robot, pulls the bag outside, and BLOWS THE SUCKER UP. NO "Officer Friendly Pawing Through Bag")

https://apnews.com/article/mangione-unitedhealthcare-hearing-evidence-cb21b939cb6966c66b5b46546d75b7de

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ErikJonker ("Erik Jonker") wrote:

Insane...just don't visit the USA, that much is clear...
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/travel/social-media-tourists-visa-border-patrol.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.7k8.nai9.AxupLovgY9gJ&smid=nytcore-android-share
#trump #socialmedia #travel

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

Truth

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

I wish I could remember where I got this from

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

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

Today in History: The Who's 'Tommy' premieres in London, 1973

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

Today in History: Independence Day in Tanzania

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

Today in History: Ball-bearing roller skates patented, 1884

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

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acarsdrama@live.acarsdrama.com ("ACARS Drama") wrote:

Air to Ground Message:

PAX BROUGHT CHICKEN ON AIRCRAFT AND REFUSED TO GET OFF HAD TO CALL POLICE TO ESCORT PAX AND CHICKEN OFF OF AIRCRAFT CLUCK CLUCK

Area: Lansing, IL, USA

#acars #vdlm2

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

(love the “ice” pun)

https://universeodon.com/@jaykuo/115692920141352863

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br00t4c wrote:

Josh Hawley tries to distance himself from GOP health care mess

#JoshHawley #HumanCost #CNN #Republicans #RepublicanParty

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/12/9/2357687/-Josh-Hawley-tries-to-distance-himself-from-GOP-health-care-mess

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thetnholler.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy ("The Tennessee Holler ") wrote:

NASHVILLE JUDGES request heightened security from @GovBillLee after Rep Andy Ogles posts their pics with the phrase “we are at war” A sitting congressman putting judges in danger. Pinocchiogles is going get people hurt. A disgrace to the office. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

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thejapantimes ("The Japan Times") wrote:

At least six executives from top Indian arms makers, including Adani Defense and Bharat Forge, attended rare meetings in Russia this year to discuss potential joint ventures, sources said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/10/asia-pacific/india-arms-makers-russia/?utm%5Fmedium=Social&utm%5Fsource=mastodon #asiapacific #india #russia #russiaukrainewar #defense

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ben@werd.social ("Ben Werdmuller") wrote:

"Idealism doesn’t mean cheerleading for politicians. It means believing democracy is still worth the work — and covering it that way." 👏👏👏 https://www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/the-political-journalism-that-matters-most-will-be-built-from-the-ground-up/

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

ick

https://mastodon.social/@Lazarou/115692949293515367

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kcarruthers@infosec.exchange wrote:

And here’s the heritage foundation’s follow up to project 2025 for 2026 #USpol

https://www.heritage.org/priorities

denschub@schub.social ("Dennis Schubert") wrote:

I did another online article thingie where I use highly professional tech terms like "thingie".

https://overengineer.dev/blog/2025/12/10/boring-webthings/

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

Small Change Got Rained With His Own .38

https://music.apple.com/us/album/small-change-got-rained-on-with-his-own-38/1485074801?i=1485074812

fromjason ("fromjason.xyz ❤️ 💻") wrote:

Nice surprise to see my latest post in Taylor Lorenz's "What I'm Reading" section.

https://www.usermag.co/p/a-prediction-market-for-shortform

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

The One That Got Away

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-one-that-got-away/1485074801?i=1485074811

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

fast women,
slow horses,
unreliable sources…

(Tom Waits)

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jeffs@well.com ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:

Step Right Up!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/step-right-up/1485074801?i=1485074804

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hennichodernich@radiosocial.de ("Henning Paul DC4HP") wrote:

Made a small PCB to turn a Cat5 patch cable into an 8-turn loop antenna

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

"They say that I have no hits and I'm difficult to work with. And they say that like it's a bad thing!"

Tom Waits

(Happy Birthday to another 1949 baby)

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tomgauld.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy ("Tom Gauld") wrote:

Happy 76th Birthday, Tom Waits!

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mralancooper@hachyderm.io ("MrAlanCooper") wrote:

When I was a kid probably around 13 years old I kept getting junk mail from a company I once bought something from. Each unwanted mailer had a "Business Reply" return card. One day I securely taped one of the Business Reply cards to a 7 pound red brick and posted it. I never received another junk mailer from them again. I've never told this story to anyone.