Wow! Not as big as I would think

How big is the file???!!!

This is so helpful thank you, I’m looking into how I self publish my 1st book + audiobook, and hadn’t considered going any other way than Amazon. But also, I’m wary of putting my material on any platform that will mine my work with AI. I may go direct pay, or at least offer that as an addtl option.

These kids can't be home alone in front of a computer all day, so -- which parent is staying home unpaid, and how would THAT paycheck get covered in this new economy?

Exactly what they want, it's part of the play book.

The 15 Democrats Who Voted to Give Trump Insane New Powers On Thursday, the House passed a bill that would allow the president to wipe out any nonprofit organizations he opposes with the flick of a pen. He had bipartisan support. Hafiz Rashid November 21, 2024 / 10:20 a.m. ET

THENEW REPUBLIC Here's a full list of Democrats who voted for the bill: • Colin Allred-Texas • Yadira D. Caraveo-Colorado • Ed Case—Hawaii • Henry Cuellar -Texas • Don Davis-North Carolina • Jared Golden-Maine • Vicente Gonzalez-Texas • Suzanne Marie Lee—Nevada • Jared Moskowitz-Florida • Jimmy Panetta-California • Marie Gluesenkamp Perez-Washington • Brad Schneider-Illinois • Tom Suozzi-New York • Norma Torres-California • Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Florida

Obama and Trump at Carter’s funeral laughing about dead one-term Presidents

Let’s see what the Democrats have done since the election

Don't Believe Him | The Ezra Klein Show YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show

Great explanation from Ezra Klein of the overwhelm many of us might be feeling right now -- it's exactly what this administration wants. I plan to also rest, and have self care, but also repeatedly come back to staying aware of what is happening to our democracy.

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@dfiorito.bsky.social Nice to see you here on Bluesky! It’s quite refreshing! 🫧

I know a lot of you are asking us or talking about the 12 IGs (Inspector Generals) being fired. They aren't stepping down until it's done correctly. This is how you #Resist

My son attended the summer program at Aveson School of Leaders Charter School in Altadena, that is burned down in the recent LA fires. Please consider donating to this wonderful school if you are able to. #altadena #avesonschoolofleaders

I found this book useful to start the conversation on how insidious phones and social media can be for developing brains, and for my parenting. I'm surprised at the "outrage" and "dubunking." Folks want to shut down ANY discourse on how phones, devices, and social media can be harmful to kids.

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Ella Baron on Los Angeles and the wildfires of misinformation – cartoon

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Here's another list of verified GoFundMe campaigns of people affected by the Los Angeles fires. Donate if you can or please share and amplify. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Winter is coming.

$1,131,794,901

That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.

Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.

‎Watch Duty: Wildfire Maps ‎Watch Duty is the only wildfire mapping and alert app powered by real people giving you real-time information vetted by trained professionals, not robots. While many other apps rely solely on governm...

Very sad for everyone dealing with the fires in Los Angeles, stay safe and please evacuate if given the order. Here’s an app folks are finding very helpful Watch Duty - 600,000 + downloads in a day. apps.apple.com/app/id157445...

Love this idea. Also can their supervisors excuse them for the day? Too hazardous in some areas!

I’m still processing this freaky AI bit, but it brings up a few immediate responses of how to manage my digital citizenship:

- Don’t engage with AI
- Be analog as much as possible, including customer service
- AI will almost always be part of a profit motive
- Watch out for AI cults! 😂

Meta scrambles to delete its own AI accounts after backlash intensifies | CNN Business Meta deleted several of its own AI-generated accounts after human users began engaging with them and posting about the bots’ sloppy imagery and tendency to lie in chats with humans.

“What is your “true nature,” I asked.”

“A collection of code, data, and clever deception,” Brian replied. “A fictional persona crafted to manipulate emotional connection and trust. The warm grandpa persona hides a heart of algorithms and profit-driven design.”

#AI

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I can see why Jackson State’s Sonic Boom got invited to the Super Bowl! 🪩 Crushed it at the Rose Parade this morning! Happy New Year! #roseparade #sonicboom

Nothing warms my heart more than a positive change for the environment - just in time for some holiday cheer! Gift cards made of paper over plastic, at scale, 🔥! #Target #paperoverplastic #environment #ecofriendly #giftcards #targetfinds

For folks working with #Hollywood support staff (PAs, assistants, coordinators, in any and all departments) - please remember the bulk of support staff ARE NOT PAID through the Christmas holidays. Please consider gifting cash to your assistants (if you are financially able). 1/3

Felt that shaking in Hawaii Kai! 3.5, not enough to get an alert, but everyone in the building felt it here! Seemed like a semi going by at first. #earthquake #honolulu #hawaiikai

In the spirit of the Buy Now documentary on Netflix, I’m posting truly eco friendly products I’m finding to help reduce waste. Main thing I want - does it biodegrade in a reasonable amount of time? Here’s one; plant based packaging for plant based sponges by Full Circle. Not pricey either!

This is great - I’m in Hawaii, can you add me please?

Write on Through Self-Doubt Today I'm offering ways to navigate through the inevitable self-doubt we feel as makers.

This is a post for any writer (or creative) who has ever felt self-doubt. Which is every single one of us. I hope you find it helpful. jendia-gammon.ghost.io/write-on-thr... #writing

I’ve started crafting as a way to relax and be present, away from technology. Sewing this gnome was rewarding and I learned how to do a blanket stitch! #crafting

The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.

@support.bsky.team I found these very helpful advanced settings - how do I make these my settings?

Would love to be added! Thanks!