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Cake day: July 5th, 2023

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  • What does the U.S. get?

    The expansion of Special Zones for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDES), also known as “Private States,” in which countries cede part of their territorial sovereignty to private capital. In these zones, the country’s labor codes, minimum wage laws, environmental protection laws, and other legislation do not apply.

    The creation of legislation favorable to investment by US and Israeli artificial intelligence companies in Honduras.

    Jesus fucking christ

    Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández had this to say:

    “In Honduras, you need force, you need logistics, you need blood. If you want to keep people under control, you need to oppress them. Squeeze them. Counter violence with violence. That’s what President Trump says, and just imagine he’s going to be there forever. How? I don’t know, but just imagine that, and do as I say. And don’t be so soft … Otherwise, you can’t do the job. That’s what Pablo Escobar said.”

    Dude casually mentioning that trump plans on never ceding power, using violence


  • Ok, so the study was specifically targeting a genetic form of deafness linked to mutations in a gene called OTOF. These mutations prevent the body from producing enough of the protein otoferlin, which is essential for sending sound signals from the inner ear to the brain.

    researchers used a synthetic adeno-associated virus (AAV) to deliver a working version of the OTOF gene directly into the inner ear.

    Super cool! And now they’re targeting other genetic forms of deafness hoping to deliver similar results. Neat!

    “OTOF is just the beginning,” says Dr. Duan. “We and other researchers are expanding our work to other, more common genes that cause deafness, such as GJB2 and TMC1. These are more complicated to treat, but animal studies have so far returned promising results. We are confident that patients with different kinds of genetic deafness will one day be able to receive treatment.”






  • Wow, men were already creepy and stalker-y enough, now we got some constantly on-line machine that’s whole job seems to be validating whatever crazy behavior the person is engaged in… Quote from the article is now you “…can have mob mentality without the mob.”

    That’s scary. Internet used to let you connect with other people that had the same interests as you, making you feel a lot less alone in the world. Now, it doesn’t bother connecting you with anyone, it just gives you a nice positive feedback loop of your own crazy turned to 11. Everybody with their own, personal fan-girl in their pocket, available any time of day or night. Man people are just too stupid, you can’t be going around validating everybody’s ideas. Some people have some crazy fucking ideas




  • Jeff Tweedy is, I think, the greatest American lyricist of his generation. His stuff always hits. But for some reason, Wilco- She’s a Jar and it’s chorus, has always stuck with me.

    "Just climb aboard

    The tracks of a trains arm

    In my fragile family tree

    And watch me floating inches above

    The people under me"

    Another one from Jeff’s (I’ve seen him in concert 5 times already, I can call him Jeff) solo Album, Jeff Tweedy- I know what it’s like

    "When the lights are dim

    In my window I have a twin

    I’m always looking out

    And he’s always looking in

    I know what it’s like

    Starting over again"

    And then, finally, from one of the greatest flows in the rap game, MF DOOM- Figaro, and this weird ass lyric that has lived rent-free in my head since I heard it

    "Off pride tykes talk wide through scar meat

    Off sides like how Worf rides with Starfleet"











  • It should, first and foremost, evoke emotion.

    It should have relatable characters, with good dialogue, that show growth.

    It should leave an imprint upon the viewer, such that it inspires reflection, learning, or growth itself.

    The protagonist doesn’t have to be a good person, but they have to be a kind person.

    The antagonist should be seen as relatable, even pitiful (think Gollum, not Sauron).

    Good musical score, coloring, lighting, sound, and direction are needed but Great acting is required.

    An editor that loves the story.