Speaking of Humbolt penguins, here is the story of Grape-kun, the Humbolt that fell in love with an anime character and became an international sensation.
I’m still traumatized over Steve the Penguin on the Nat Geo thing (he was what the French call ‘les Incompétents’) and like Rudolf the flock Kept leaving him behind -
What kind of plastic bag? Doesn't matter so long as it can sustain heat of around 212 degrees F (100C). One can also boil water over a flame in a paper cup.
I don’t disagree with your opinion completely, but “some” is doing some heavy lifting here.
HOWEVER, what you and I are expressing here are opinions and are open to debate; vaccines, on the other hand, are science and are factually proven by scientific method. Five yard penalty for “false equivalency” argument.
Seriously…WTF “ProPublica reported in 2021 on a trove of tax-return data about the wealthiest Americans. It found the 25 richest people legally pay a smaller share of their income in taxes than many ordinary workers do.
"And the human impact of Defendant's crimes is enormous," prosecutors wrote. "Many victims have come forward, expressing anger and embarrassment about the exposure of their personal financial information. Worse, it appears that the harm may continue indefinitely" because stories continue to be published.” The HUMAN IMPACT ON BILLIONAIRES???? WTF my head is exploding that they would even write that…
Seriously…WTF “ProPublica reported in 2021 on a trove of tax-return data about the wealthiest Americans. It found the 25 richest people legally pay a smaller share of their income in taxes than many ordinary workers do.
"And the human impact of Defendant's crimes is enormous," prosecutors wrote. "Many victims have come forward, expressing anger and embarrassment about the exposure of their personal financial information. Worse, it appears that the harm may continue indefinitely" because stories continue to be published.” The HUMAN IMPACT ON BILLIONAIRES???? Fuck them with a rusty crow bar and then we will talk about human impact.
From the USA Today article about the tax return leaker:
""And the human impact of Defendant's crimes is enormous," prosecutors wrote. "Many victims have come forward, expressing anger and embarrassment about the exposure of their personal financial information. Worse, it appears that the harm may continue indefinitely" because stories continue to be published."
TBH, only people who care are the prosecutors and the rich assholes who got their financials leaked....
Your Movie Night reminder. This Saturday we are watching 𝐌𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐱: 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, you will have the option of watching the original(color) or the Black and Chrome version(B/W.)
Great, now I'm stroking out (re: Libs of TikTok). Why do republicans hate their own states so very much? I mean, you can get plenty rich without completely destroying the place. ETA: So the story links to a press release posted on Twitter. Which ... Gah! I don't even know if this is even real. I assume HuffPo verified this but maybe not. I don't know. I weep for the future.
Politico has an interview (cletus safari) that is both sad and terrifying. I know its only one guy but it does give a vivid example of someone who is working off of a combination of general distrust, gut feelings, and conservative propaganda.
I wrote of penguins: https://open.substack.com/pub/martiniambassador/p/frosty-tabs?r=angu9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
I kind of like the idea that the male penguins take such a large role in caring for the young.
I do, too!
The Penguin wears a feathery tuxedo which if you think about it is pretty neat-o
Penguins are wonderful!
You *would* say that 😉
i watched 'march of the penguins' and it did not tell what i wanted to know: penguin walking speed is 0.5 mph
Oooh
Speaking of Humbolt penguins, here is the story of Grape-kun, the Humbolt that fell in love with an anime character and became an international sensation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qogo3ucAyIU
Penguins are fascinating creatures...
Once a teacher explained 𝘯𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘳 to me thusly:
"I say "Good Morning!", you say "No hashish for penguins!"
Just like that, I'm out of penguin stories
Two penguins sitting on an ice floe. One says, "And what makes you think I'm not wearing a tuxedo?"
I’m still traumatized over Steve the Penguin on the Nat Geo thing (he was what the French call ‘les Incompétents’) and like Rudolf the flock Kept leaving him behind -
Penguins are so sensitive to me. Lyle Lovett.
I've always been fond of penguins in a spirit animal kinda way. I got a LEGO penguin for Christmas.
Aren't those ELVES amazing?
Memorializing penguins in LEGO...
Future archeologists will be puzzled and delighted!
Ooh, fun!
Lots of good Penguin videos on the Instagram.
The Old Demon was having a most unhappy day in court. He was muttering “This is not America. Not America. This is not America.”
So now you know how it feels, you demon.
Re: Dollar General overcharges:
Family Dollar does this too, although not necessarily to the extent that DG does. Remember, poverty is expensive!
The false advertising in this irks me (it was at the bottom of one of the linkies in Tabs)
https://substack.com/profile/155718265-grannysknitting/note/c-48026529?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=2kpkzd
What kind of plastic bag? Doesn't matter so long as it can sustain heat of around 212 degrees F (100C). One can also boil water over a flame in a paper cup.
The IRS employee's name was "Littlejohn"???!!!
Did law enforcement ever catch the ringleader, one Robin Hood?
"The WHO is trying to plan for a hypothetical unknown future pandemic...."
Is there NOTHING Pete Townsend won't lend his creativity to?
That sentence really had me dazzled too. Now am kinda let down about it.
Don't worry, the kids are alright
I don’t disagree with your opinion completely, but “some” is doing some heavy lifting here.
HOWEVER, what you and I are expressing here are opinions and are open to debate; vaccines, on the other hand, are science and are factually proven by scientific method. Five yard penalty for “false equivalency” argument.
Seriously…WTF “ProPublica reported in 2021 on a trove of tax-return data about the wealthiest Americans. It found the 25 richest people legally pay a smaller share of their income in taxes than many ordinary workers do.
"And the human impact of Defendant's crimes is enormous," prosecutors wrote. "Many victims have come forward, expressing anger and embarrassment about the exposure of their personal financial information. Worse, it appears that the harm may continue indefinitely" because stories continue to be published.” The HUMAN IMPACT ON BILLIONAIRES???? WTF my head is exploding that they would even write that…
Seriously…WTF “ProPublica reported in 2021 on a trove of tax-return data about the wealthiest Americans. It found the 25 richest people legally pay a smaller share of their income in taxes than many ordinary workers do.
"And the human impact of Defendant's crimes is enormous," prosecutors wrote. "Many victims have come forward, expressing anger and embarrassment about the exposure of their personal financial information. Worse, it appears that the harm may continue indefinitely" because stories continue to be published.” The HUMAN IMPACT ON BILLIONAIRES???? Fuck them with a rusty crow bar and then we will talk about human impact.
From the USA Today article about the tax return leaker:
""And the human impact of Defendant's crimes is enormous," prosecutors wrote. "Many victims have come forward, expressing anger and embarrassment about the exposure of their personal financial information. Worse, it appears that the harm may continue indefinitely" because stories continue to be published."
TBH, only people who care are the prosecutors and the rich assholes who got their financials leaked....
This is who should have been appointed to the board in Oklahoma instead, a true educator and lovely human being, vote 💙.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/04/25/national-teacher-year-Rebecka-Peterson/2911682389760/
On his Infowars show, Alex Jones claimed that Disease X was a “virus scare power grab” by entities that he claimed “want control of our bodies.”
Huh. Jones lives in Texas. I wonder if he’s aware of any local “entities” that “want control of our bodies.”
Oh, sorry, not *his* lovely body, so not a concern.
ETA: Also, I love that Russell Brand is now just dismissed as “conspiracy theorist Russell Brand,” one more of many.
OTOH, I might tune in to Brand if he promises to demonstrate the correct way to use rectal UV light…
Russell sounds positively unhinged in that video clip.
Your Movie Night reminder. This Saturday we are watching 𝐌𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐱: 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, you will have the option of watching the original(color) or the Black and Chrome version(B/W.)
https://open.substack.com/pub/ziggywiggy/p/wonkette-movie-night-jan-27-mad-max?r=2knfuc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Furry Road? Is that the one where the whole world is turned into a litter box?
Yes!
Great, now I'm stroking out (re: Libs of TikTok). Why do republicans hate their own states so very much? I mean, you can get plenty rich without completely destroying the place. ETA: So the story links to a press release posted on Twitter. Which ... Gah! I don't even know if this is even real. I assume HuffPo verified this but maybe not. I don't know. I weep for the future.
Because there's gazillions of dollars to be made at the top of business and politics in destroying America, rather than building it up.
The financial incentives and rewards in America are perverse and completely fucked up.
Politico has an interview (cletus safari) that is both sad and terrifying. I know its only one guy but it does give a vivid example of someone who is working off of a combination of general distrust, gut feelings, and conservative propaganda.