I'd like to send the UK government a frickin' alert, let me tell you

#ClimateBreakdown

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You'd be amazed at how many people stop being a problem after you've put them in a trebuchet and yeeted them over the horizon. -- Ben Curthoys, https://mathstodon.xyz/@bencurthoys@mastodon.social/116495984773286478

This is definitely going to end well, isn't it?

https://www.theverge.com/policy/979734/trump-administration-cybercrime-private-firms

No notes.

https://theonion.com/karoline-leavitt-slams-toddler-son-over-baseless-accusations-that-caterpillar-very-hungry/

I found a support which fits my slightly swollen torn calf muscle perfectly. Hilariously, my parent is bought it for me 30 YEARS ago and it was a THIGH support 😂

Imagine thinking that you had an original idea. The absolute hubris.

About 7m people are northerners according to my reckoning

https://puntofisso.net/MapSplit/

/via @puntofisso

RE: https://indieweb.social/@fieldstation/117087136550677083

We're on low-power mode over the summer, but we've got a free session and the next cohort-based programme coming in September! 👀

Can't walk today as I've torn my calf muscle. So I'll be catching up on some light reading.

Technically I'm still unbeaten, though, right? RIGHT?

FML my daughter challenged me to a race and I've just popped my calf muscle. Fuck me that hurts.

#MiddleAge

I mean, my expectations weren't high but... #underwhelmed

#eclipse

Flimsy value systems and loser incentive systems https://substrate.dougbelshaw.com/flimsy-value-systems-and-loser-incentive-systems

After there was a Nespresso machine in our apartment in Lisbon and in Barcelona, I've caved and bought a second-hand one on eBay.

It's the OG one where you can buy aluminium capsules from the supermarket.

So, I will inevitably be drinking more coffee over the next few days. Apologies in advance if I'm a bit hyper.

Hot off the press, my submission for #NaM assignment #2 on Credentials vs. Instincts: Please Give Us an Extension

https://laurahilliger.com/writing/a2-credentials-vs-instincts-please-give-us-an-extension/

Last edits to zine before printing! https://substrate.dougbelshaw.com/last-edits-to-zine-before-printing

One of the affordances of AI: gaslighting users https://substrate.dougbelshaw.com/one-of-the-affordances-of-ai-gaslighting-users

The elephant is coming towards us regardless of what we choose to do, or not to do https://substrate.dougbelshaw.com/the-elephant-is-coming-towards-us-regardless-of-what-we-choose-to-do-or-not-to-d

After the #Mullvad scandal a lot of folks had been looking around for a VPN provider they can trust.

The wonderful @activistchecklist got you covered there:
https://activistchecklist.org/vpn/

Not only does it list recommended VPNs and reasons for their recommendation (along with those they don't recommend, and why), but also explains what VPNs are good for, what they are not good for, and why giving VPN advice is so hard.

Clearly a lot of research, care, and thoughtful design went into this.

#VPN