@bernard I found an interview and the person being interviewed said AI is a scam. He started by proving the financials vis a vis don't add up re: profit (and loss) vs what the public is being told and then he went on from there. I wish I had had more time to watch it and I wish I would have copied the link. IDK

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@Daniel said: The middle class are causing the problem with programs they paid for with dedicated taxes along with the poor and what they cost others? How do you derive this from the video? He is stating that middle-class "security" is very vulnerable at the moment, that financial instability is inherent in our system, that a major collapse could occur very soon and it will be very uncomfortable for a lot of people. I hope a few things. One, that Democrats take over the House and Senate this fall and the presidency in '28. That they impeach the mother fucker, start holding those who broke the law accountable, start writing solid, strong regulation of the financial and business sectors, and at the very least, take the essentials of life out of privatization and into non profits. It's the only way capitalism will manage to live on in a way that is healthy for all of society.

Another fun thing about the thread is when a word pops up that you know/recognize but never use or rarely see. "Vainglorious" is one of those words. the thread sort of reminds you "oh yeah, that word." There are lots of fun words in English!

I bet they were just glad not to be trekking.

Link to video

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I can see it, Chas.

Belated Birthday Greetings, kluurs! Many happy returns of the day.

I thought this was going to be about fractals (Julia sets).

Never heard it. I need to give it a listen.

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BTW, I've bought: 22" diamond cut, oval links, sterling silver, 2.5 mm. Italy? Maybe. Forgot. I don't take it off. And I wear it with a pendant. A couple things good and bad. Many people say 22" is the perfect chain length for men. This is my first 22" chain and I agree. I've tried 18 mm, 24 mm, and 26 mm. 22 mm doesn't get in your way, isn't too short, and is perfect for adding pendants IMO. This is what you see mainly with men's chains and have for decades. I want a "long chain" but the one I want is made by my favorite Cartier and cost 20k. Ok, the bad. IMO diamond cutting is a cheap trick. They machine grooves in the links to reflect light. That's bad enough. This process also creates countless hard edges when the links feel better when they're smooth. Pendant. Silver. Hallmark. UK. Funny thing is it didn't list the exact size or I missed it. It's tiny. It's beautiful if it looks like the pictures but I can't see (or not see) what the pictures show with my reading glasses. So, $25 + $10. I'm glad I got the sizing right finally. Ok, this one is good. It's a bracelet that hasn't arrived from Türkiye yet. $175. My limit for now. You never know when you order something until you see it but I think I'm going to like this one a lot. I haven't worn a bracelet. I've wanted a discreet, minimalist one for a long time. Byzantine link, 2.5mm. The history of Byzantine Empire interests me a lot as I've mentioned. (BTW, I want three made by hand in Greece silver jewels: a ring, a necklace, and a pendant. $400 + $400 + $200 = $1k Yeah, no. That's how price points jump from factory jewelry to jewelry made by artisans although to be sure people make nice jewelry at very low price points, things like stone bead bracelets, etc.

@RealPlayer said: It must be hard to render faces frontally on coinage because of the way the nose projects outward. I think that’s why they’re traditionally done in profile. Can you imagine doing Washington’s nose frontally? OMG! I wish I could have seen Diana's profile on coins.

My interface is still tiny but the page doubling effect and constant sign in requests are gone today.

@Mik said: I’ve never had a reaction to vaccines, or medications for that matter. I attribute it to my misspent youth. It’s seen it all. Well, your misspent youth and having seen it all have served you well. : ;

They left out "full". These big online stores are very manipulative. Both choosing the product and making the order seem meant to corral the consumer into making rushed decisions. Buyer beware! My blanket is 300 GSM in trailer park green. J/k