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every time I comment 'I want to diiiiiiiiie!!!!' on other social media platforms, I get inundated with self-harm warnings and suicide help messages from the app when the comment gets reported.
won't get that here! Masto will let me suffer in solitude and yammer on and on about killing myself in peace without all the nagging notifications.
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Current* conditions near Sarnia, ON:
TLDR on state of diarrhea outbreak:
- still awaiting confirmation of source
- we still need to be vigilant on what we eat
- majority evidence still points to Taylor Farms lettuce
- FDA communications has been confusing, but investigation is ongoing
While I was volunteering this morning, I noticed a tall, statuesque, pretty woman who I am fairly certain was trans. All I could think was "Why would anyone want to do this woman harm?" knowing, of course, that there were so many who would. Then I saw someone who looked like a breeze might blow them over, who I would guess IDed as NB. Same thought. So many different people, all of whom were so obviously deserving of love and human respect. Heartbreaking and joy inducing.
One of the organizers said that they had a couple of white men in balaclavas show up, with body cams, trying to incite reactions--looking for a fight, essentially. No one gave it to them. They were beautifully ignored by thousands of people.
Wish I'd seen that.
Pissed that it happened, though.
like, I am a 53 year old man who has been On Computers a while, and let me tell you -- I *struggled* today making a form in Microsoft Forms. Like a goddamn form man.
oh hey look microsoft has an unalterable, non-turn-offable global ID tied to your individual computer that cannot be obfuscated by VPNs or other methods. coolcoolcool. https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/07/10/you-cant-fully-disable-microsofts-gdid-windows-11-tracker-but-these-settings-limit-what-it-captures/
DOJ sought phone records of journalists and relatives in effort to unmask sources of Air Force One security report
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/doj-sought-phone-records-of-journalists-and-relatives-in-effort-to-unmask-sources-of-air-force-one-security-report?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Nation @nation-PBSNewsHour
US gets rave reviews as World Cup host despite Trump’s buffoonery The U.S. has received positive reviews as a host for the World Cup, with criticism reserved for Trump.
US gets rave reviews as World ...
I knew a sociopath that worked for UHC. That person would brag in detail about denying claims over the phone and how they dropped the voice a few octaves to fake being their own supervisor.
The only recourse that I know is to find a patient advocate with experience in the medical care field that will effectively do the legal work to get your coverage approved.
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF): A national nonprofit providing free case management for patients with insurance denials, coverage disputes, or large medical debts, particularly those with chronic conditions.
Hospital-Based Advocates: Ask for a patient representative, social worker, or financial counselor at the hospital where you receive care; these services are often free but limited to that facility.
For comprehensive, undivided loyalty, search directories like the National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC) or the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates. These professionals may charge hourly fees or contingency rates.
Check your Medicare Advantage plan or employer’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for included care coordination or case management services.
Everything to know before putting a car key on your iPhone
https://www.engadget.com/2217119/how-to-store-car-keys-on-iphone/
While I was volunteering this morning, I noticed a tall, statuesque, pretty woman who I am fairly certain was trans. All I could think was "Why would anyone want to do this woman harm?" knowing, of course, that there were so many who would. Then I saw someone who looked like a breeze might blow them over, who I would guess IDed as NB. Same thought. So many different people, all of whom were so obviously deserving of love and human respect. Heartbreaking and joy inducing.
NEW: I asked Gov. Cox how he's handling Pioneer Day fireworks with his emergency order set to expire. He answered: https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/utah-cities-to-make-call-whether-to-ban-fireworks-on-pioneer-day #utpol #Utah
SIGPLAN’s treasurer, Alex Potanin, details where the money goes for running conferences and the SIG’s other community activities. 💸 https://blog.sigplan.org/2026/07/20/sigplan-budget/
Bose’s QuietComfort headphones are $130 off, just in time for back-to-school
https://www.popsci.com/gear/bose-back-to-school-quietcomfort-headphones-earbuds-soundlink-speakers-deal/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Gear @gear-PopularScience
Shabana Mahmood stays on as Home Secratary..... 🤮
“evidence suggests the ship was drifting with its engine off at the time of the strike, leading experts to ask whether it was an avoidable and excessive use of force by the United States.” www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/w...
Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstri...
Agent swarms and the new model economics
That post never existed. Stop listening to that thing
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