Let’s say someone created a Wikipedia clone with Activitypub support, so you can freely read and edit articles on other servers. Basically the same way that Lemmy works. What would be a good name for such a project? Bonus points if the name goes with a cute animal mascot....
[Chick-Fil-A’s] WinShape Foundations is now taking a much closer look at the organizations it considers helping, and in that process will remain true to its stated philosophy of not supporting organizations with political agendas," the chain is said to have written in a letter to Alderman Proco Moreno. The Chicago group added in a press release: "In meetings the company executives clarified that they will no longer give to anti-gay organizations, such as Focus on the Family and the National Organization for Marriage.
Those aren’t the only two; per their own press release they’ve donated to these Christian Nationalist organizations.
By commercialism, I’m aiming at a mix of spending a lot and sifting through bloated business models (e.g. this or that accessory/equipment, microtransactions, etc.). Feel like many can relate to this sort of commercial fatigue, and yet it creeps even into hobbies where one tries to unwind....
How graceful for you to let women make their own medical decisions as long as you think they have sufficient reason.
I think men should have their balls tied off with rubber bands unless I think their health is in danger; that way they can’t create babies to “murder.”
Better get that application in now, there’s a hell of a backlog.
Just like it’s not a man’s medical decision to have sex.
It’s why I’m taking the option off the table. Just follow the process and you’ll be fine. You can’t even feel it after a few days, from what I’ve read.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore will end religious services at one of the city’s Catholic churches after its longtime pastor was recently suspended from ministry because he admitted to making a payment several years ago to settle sexual harassment allegations....
Cameron County prosecutors pushed for Class C felony charges of “terroristic threat” and argued for two more weeks of detention.
Every authoritarian here is a power-tripping coward. Abusing a prepubescent child because they didn’t get the respect they demanded is the weakest and most craven thing someone can do.
Ivanka Trump has lost her appeal to try to overturn the order forcing her to testify in former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, reported Law360's Frank G. Runyeon on Thursday evening."Ivanka Trump must testify after NY appellate court rejects her bid to freeze her trial subpoena," wrote R...
For me I would say “The Expanse” is a huge one. If there was ever a self made family, the crew of the Rocinante is one of the best. The amount of time they spend together and how they congeal into life long partners and friends in the face of some truly awful events is really inspiring to me.
I think Odo’s complicated relationship with the Founders was an interesting take on it: he had to choose between his found family on DS9 and his kin whose values went against everything he believed.
Don’t forget to support the instance! They don’t sell your data or inundate you with ads, so throw some cash their way to keep non-corporate social media alive!
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is blocking hundreds of military nominations, bemoaned the fact that the military is "struggling" to fill its personnel needs.
I legitimately feel like must be missing something. Can this guy really be this stupid? Or does he actually despise the American people? ls there some pro-life lobbying group bribing donating to him for him to do this?
The Republicans want these positions open so that they can stuff them with Christian Nationalists if they win in 2024. They don’t intend to let the military interfere with the next coup.
Only semi-related, but I’m playing through modded-out Daggerfall Unity on my Steam deck and it feels so fresh. It’s the best kind of remaster: it feels like how you remember the game playing, not how it actually did.
Or even sometimes just change the indication, like when Eli-Lilly re-patented Prozac as Sarafem because it could be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Same drug, but they could keep it as brand-name for some patients.
In an interview for 60 Minutes, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook posed that question to Linsey Marr, a Virginia Tech University professor specializing in aerosol science....
This argument (if it is not sarcastic, it’s hard to tell on the Internet) shows a fundamental misunderstanding of evolution and instead uses the language of social darwinism like “superior human”.
Evolution occurs in populations, not individuals. Furthermore, it doesn’t have a “goal,” it is just a natural process. Also, there are numerous ways different immune responses could be either advantageous or detrimental when combined with other variables.
I’m also not convinced that intelligence correlates to refusal to mask; as a counterpoint, smart people are also very good at justifying whatever position they already hold.
You won’t find most modern biologist using the phrase “survival of the fittest,” because it’s more confusing than illuminating. The preferred expression is “natural selection.”
It’s always about who is able to reproduce. Intelligence (not smart or dumb, just basic Intelligence) would lead you to take precautions during a pandemic.
I mean, I just gave a counterpoint to this. Smart people are good at justifying and sustaining their current beliefs. Surely you don’t think intelligence is a measure of how correct one’s beliefs are?
It actually broke the idiotcracy delimma with a chunk of the human population with poorer genes and lower intelligence were removed from selection.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has used a system called Giant Oak Search Technology (GOST) to help the agency scrutinize social media posts, determine if they are “derogatory” to the U.S., and then use that information as part of immigration enforcement, according to a new cache of documents reviewed by 404 Media....
Federal authorities have released more details and unsealed charges in the theft of more than 2 million dimes earlier this year from a tractor-trailer that had picked up the coins from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.
This asshole cares more about her post-Senate media career than doing the right thing by her constituents.
Everyone saw her cute little thumbs-down to paying people a living wage; she shouldn’t earn one either. Unfortunately the corporate media loves “moderates” like Sinema, so I guarantee she’ll get a cozy gig from MSNBC or FOX.
Now is a good time to flood Wikipedia with donations. For the first time in my life, i have just donated to them and will do so again. You can do it too for a minimum of €2, no requirement for recurring donations or any nonsense.
It makes me look back at really old cRPGs and remember what made them so compelling, and it has all of the QoL upgrades and game systems of the past 40 or so years to inform the design.
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday suspended the Russian Olympic Committee for recognising regional organisations from four territories annexed from Ukraine....
The [Texas Council on Family Violence] tracked and analyzed hundreds of homicides from 2022 (PDF) and found it the second-highest number on record in the past 10 years, an 8 percent increase since 2021. The 216 victims included 179 women and 37 men, 17 people who were pregnant or had recently given birth, 19 teens and young...
That seems really condescending to religious people.
Religion isn’t just believing things without reasons, and epistemology (faulty or otherwise) is not religion.
Edit: Wonder if anyone is going to give a reason for downvoting that isn’t intentionally dense and a misrepresentation of my point? Guess not; we should definitely aim for less nuance in discussions.
Congrats, you solved the easiest puzzle in the universe.
Maybe you’ll realize one of these days that it isn’t what religion is about. I’m not pandering, I’m pointing out that OP was wrong and condescending to their own side.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Monday that he is willing to resume serving as House speaker if enough of the Republicans who voted in favor of his ouster last week are open to his reinstatement.
“Whatever the conference wants, I will do,” McCarthy said during an interview on Hugh Hewitt’s syndicated radio program when asked about a possible return to the job.
McCarthy made the comment as the House Republican conference prepared to meet for the first time since Tuesday, when eight Republicans joined all Democrats present in voting for McCarthy’s removal. At that point, McCarthy said he would not run for a leadership role again.
At a news conference after his removal, McCarthy stated plainly: “I will not run for speaker again. I’ll have the conference pick somebody else.”
Many of the Republicans were upset with McCarthy for making a government funding deal with Democrats, tipping the scale to remove him from office.
Two other Republicans, Majority Leader Steve Scalise (La.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio), have launched bids to succeed McCarthy. It’s unclear whether either will be able to secure the votes needed to become speaker.
Asked by Hewitt if he would put himself forward to break a deadlock, McCarthy said: “Look, the conference has to make that decision.”
Without a full-time speaker, the House has been limited in its ability to operate. The violence that has erupted between Hamas and Israel over the weekend has underscored the limitations, as some members press for an aid package to Israel.
In his interview with Hewitt, McCarthy repeatedly emphasized Congress’s need to project strength and solidarity with Israel in the midst of the conflict. He also pointed out current matters he believes would have been handled differently had he remained in leadership.
“We would have gotten more of the intel,” McCarthy said, referencing the conflict. Under his watch, the former speaker asserted, the House on Monday would have put forth a resolution “to show the world we’re united, calling around to other world leaders to come to join.”
Furthermore, McCarthy said, under his leadership, the House would be looking at what ammunition and resources should be provided to Israel, evaluating sanctions against Iran and “going after any antisemitism that is happening not just on our college campuses, but directly in Congress itself as well.”
House Republicans plan to gather Monday night in a closed meeting to discuss where the conference goes next after McCarthy’s ouster as speaker. A candidate forum is scheduled Tuesday, followed by voting among House Republicans on Wednesday.
It’s unclear when the full House might vote on a new speaker.
Everything out of his mouth is a bad-faith accusation of Democrats. It’s what makes the donations flow and the cameras roll.
I don’t think he cares about policy at all, and I can’t understand why he would want the job. The only possibility I can fathom is that he wants to use it to make more money, because everyone hates the speaker. He’s going to be putting a target on his back, and the freedumb caucus will blame him for their stupidity. It’s not like they care who they rail against.
Maybe he thinks he can swing the whole party in the MAGA direction long term? Perhaps he’s not serious in wanting to win, and just using the opportunity to elevate his name for a Senate run later on? Whatever it is, it’s pretty silly.
What would be a good name for a federated Wikipedia?
Let’s say someone created a Wikipedia clone with Activitypub support, so you can freely read and edit articles on other servers. Basically the same way that Lemmy works. What would be a good name for such a project? Bonus points if the name goes with a cute animal mascot....
Good multiplayer games for 3 people
What are some excellent games that remain excellent for a group of three?...
Owl of the Year Round 2 Summary
We had some great exciting and stressful battles in round 2....
Former religious lemmings, what made you quit religion or stop being a believer?
Mostly trying to relate.
insane infrastructure needed
What hobbies help you minimize or avoid navigating commercialism?
By commercialism, I’m aiming at a mix of spending a lot and sifting through bloated business models (e.g. this or that accessory/equipment, microtransactions, etc.). Feel like many can relate to this sort of commercial fatigue, and yet it creeps even into hobbies where one tries to unwind....
Just received my Steam Deck OLED. The screen looks so good. (lemmy.zip)
Also one of the biggest issues with the normal version was the touchscreen pulling rate. 180hz on the OLED feel SO good.
Recommendation for multiplayer games
What are some good multiplayer games to play on the steam deck? They can be online or offline games.
Nightdive says Dark Forces has been 'difficult to change' because LucasArts created its own version of multi-threading years before it became popular (www.pcgamer.com)
Finding a group (lemmy.world)
What are your favourite casual games on the steam deck?
I’m looking for some recommendations for the upcoming sale. We all know Vampire Survivors, but what other games can you recommend?
Abortion Rights: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (www.youtube.com)
Baltimore church to end religious services after priest suspended over sexual harassment settlement (apnews.com)
The Archdiocese of Baltimore will end religious services at one of the city’s Catholic churches after its longtime pastor was recently suspended from ministry because he admitted to making a payment several years ago to settle sexual harassment allegations....
Donald Trump fraud trial live updates: Former president takes the stand - BBC News (www.bbc.co.uk)
Trump is now being asked whether the valuations of a number of his properties are accurate....
Why Was This 11-Year-Old Brownsville ISD Honor Student Put in Solitary For Three Days? (www.texasobserver.org)
A fifth-grader reported being bullied by his principal. Five days later, he was handcuffed and detained.
Ivanka Trump's bid to block fraud trial testimony crashes and burns: report (www.rawstory.com)
Ivanka Trump has lost her appeal to try to overturn the order forcing her to testify in former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, reported Law360's Frank G. Runyeon on Thursday evening."Ivanka Trump must testify after NY appellate court rejects her bid to freeze her trial subpoena," wrote R...
What sci-fi stories bring out a strong emphasis on family (self made or born into) to you? (lemmy.world)
For me I would say “The Expanse” is a huge one. If there was ever a self made family, the crew of the Rocinante is one of the best. The amount of time they spend together and how they congeal into life long partners and friends in the face of some truly awful events is really inspiring to me.
Lemmy.World New Documentation and Updates to the Terms of Service
Hello World!...
Neighbour deliberately blocking OP (lemmy.world)
Tuberville Laments, ‘Our Military’s Struggling to Actually Put a Group Together’ as He’s Blocking Hundreds of Military Nominees (www.mediaite.com)
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is blocking hundreds of military nominations, bemoaned the fact that the military is "struggling" to fill its personnel needs.
Former Starfield dev says all decisions on Bethesda RPGs "run through" Todd Howard: "He would hate, hate, hate me for saying that" (www.gamesradar.com)
Sometimes with a very minor change to make it patentable again. (startrek.website)
And this is why we recommend practicing improv to new DMs (startrek.website)
Face mask effectiveness: What science knows now (www.cbsnews.com)
In an interview for 60 Minutes, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook posed that question to Linsey Marr, a Virginia Tech University professor specializing in aerosol science....
Inside ICE’s Database for Finding ‘Derogatory’ Online Speech (www.404media.co)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has used a system called Giant Oak Search Technology (GOST) to help the agency scrutinize social media posts, determine if they are “derogatory” to the U.S., and then use that information as part of immigration enforcement, according to a new cache of documents reviewed by 404 Media....
Theft of 2 million dimes from truckload of coins from US Mint leaves four facing federal charges (apnews.com)
Federal authorities have released more details and unsealed charges in the theft of more than 2 million dimes earlier this year from a tractor-trailer that had picked up the coins from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.
Kyrsten Sinema said she doesn't care if she loses reelection because she 'saved the Senate by myself' and can go serve 'on any board I want to,' book says (news.yahoo.com)
Kyrsten Sinema doesn’t care one bit if she wins re-election, according to a new book....
Texas Republicans Ban Women From Using Highways for Abortion Appointments (www.newsweek.com)
Lubbock County, Texas, joins a group of other rural Texas counties that have voted to ban women from using their roads to seek abortions....
Elon offers Wikipedia $ 1 billion to change their name to Dickipedia (www.theguardian.com)
Now is a good time to flood Wikipedia with donations. For the first time in my life, i have just donated to them and will do so again. You can do it too for a minimum of €2, no requirement for recurring donations or any nonsense.
Phone style keypad for Moonring (or other games)
So this is a very niche tool, but I thought I’d post about it in case it has uses elsewhere....
Weekly what have you been playing discussion - week of October, 16, 2023
Killing Time while it's Rebooting (lemmy.ml)
Russian Olympic Committee immediately banned-IOC (www.reuters.com)
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday suspended the Russian Olympic Committee for recognising regional organisations from four territories annexed from Ukraine....
Domestic Violence Murders in Texas Are Going Up (www.texasobserver.org)
The [Texas Council on Family Violence] tracked and analyzed hundreds of homicides from 2022 (PDF) and found it the second-highest number on record in the past 10 years, an 8 percent increase since 2021. The 216 victims included 179 women and 37 men, 17 people who were pregnant or had recently given birth, 19 teens and young...
How 'nones' − the religiously unaffiliated − are finding meaning, purpose and spirituality in psychedelic churches (theconversation.com)
Oklahoma's death penalty system is broken, commission tells lawmakers (www.msn.com)
What is your favorite novel of the year thus far?
https://lemmy.ca/pictrs/image/9e5b73dc-cc8c-4f4c-84b5-4d51faa0c01c.webm...
Kevin McCarthy says he’s willing to return as House speaker (www.washingtonpost.com)