"The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet a lifetime is often not enough to rebuild. They turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, yet the resources needed for healing, education and restoration are nowhere to be found." -Pope Leo XIV
AI is like having a 1000 toxic friends that output the same energy that you input with the singular goal of getting more engagement
The love song penned by Lauper and Rob Hyman from The Hooters, went all the way to the top, becoming her first US #1, spending two weeks in the #1 spot,. It was also #2 in Canada and Ireland, #3 in the UK, New Zealand and Belgium, #5 in the Netherlands, Italy and Austria, #6 in Australia, #7 in Switzerland, #9 in France, and #10 in Denmark and Sweden. The poignant track went on to become a classic of the era, and one of Cyndi Lauper’s signature songs. Wrestler Captain Lou Albano, who appeared in the "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" video, played a cook at a diner in this one. Lauper's mom and boyfriend were also in the video, portraying her mom and boyfriend…
On this day in 1984, the Cyndi Lauper single “Time After Time” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at #53 (April 14)
The blatant intimidation tactic is the first of its kind ever made by American officials to the Catholic Church. It was so bad that Pope Leo changed his plans to travel to the U.S. trib.al/sP6TCHf
Sure looks that way.
We cannot risk the world nor the wellbeing of our nation any longer,” she wrote. “Whether by his Cabinet or Congress, the President must be removed from office. We are playing with the brink.”
Peter Gibbons. Now that's just a straight shooter with upper management written all over him.
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Harrison Gourds. Good lord that's a good gourd.
@gazapoets.bsky.social
The fact that DOI is allowing only 7 days of public comment and without meaningful consultation with tribes tells you what you need to know. The 2023 decision came after multiple public meetings and 150 days for public comment. They want to silence us.
With automated license plate reader logs, “Anytime somebody leaves something vague as the reason like ‘suspect’ or’ suspicious’, … it doesn't tell you enough to know if it's a legitimate search,” EFF’s @maassive.bsky.social told @whropublicmedia.bsky.social.
Her crime: not breaking the law more
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EFF’s @mguariglia.bsky.social joined Connecticut Public Radio's "Where We Live" to discuss whether mass surveillance and civil liberties can co-exist. (Spoiler alert: They can’t.)
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... So puzzling... like what a way to live. As an internet troll I guess its what they do.
If he slept through it and had the opposite effect; :)
Seems appropriate to do this on April Fool’s Day.
I think this is SUCH an important discussion, and she was so great. Reupping so people know this is out there. I raved to my husband about it all evening— she was fantastic.
Remember if they Hate Mrs. Rachel they aren't our friend. It's like hating Mr. Rogers. Everyone knows it makes you a bad person.
"Israel is engaging in the deadliest and most deliberate effort to kill and silence journalists that [the Committee to Protect Journalists] has ever documented. Palestinian journalists are ... threatened, directly targeted, and murdered by Israeli forces, and are arbitrarily detained and tortured."
There is no "back" there is only forward. "Normalcy" seems to be some kind of privilege for groups
This is devastating.
The state is demanding access to evidence after federal authorities “took exclusive control” and refused state and local authorities basic information following both killings. trib.al/wv1yS60
Serious question, how long have Atlanta PD patrolled ATL in tactical gear with automatic weapons?
At least 100,000 Israeli forces have amassed at Lebanon's southern border. They destroyed the Qasimiyah Bridge over the Litani River as President Joseph Aoun warns it is a prelude to a ground invasion.
