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My attraction ideas so far for a philosophy theme park: Escape Plato’s Cave Coaster Russell Park (only allowed to talk in logic inside) Berkeley Maze (perception shifts the walls) Zeno’s Archery Range Sisyphean Bowling Panopticon Climbing Frame (you’re always watched) More ideas pending...

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Check out EIC @kellyesparza.bsky.social's new Etsy art store!

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We’re running a bit behind on feedback for our recent submissions call and are very sorry for the delays. One of us has been recovering from surgery (all is well) but time has been tight as a result. Can’t wait to finish reading everyone’s stories and get back to you all!

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Big point that is being missed: without the insurrection act, the activated Guard troops are now federal army and cannot Do law enforcement. Period

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From a week and a half ago: “As of Monday, the model shows, about 96,000 adults and 200,000 children have died because of the administration’s cutbacks to funding for aid groups and support organizations. The overall death count grows by 103 people an hour.” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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In a story, a reader wants to see the Protagonist overcome obstacles along the way. Here are three ways for you to approach writing those hurdles: Complications, Roadblocks, and Reversals. gointothestory.blcklst.com/writing-tip-... #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky

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Reminder: simultaneous submissions are 100% encouraged when you're working with us. No simsub rules should only be used by publishers that make their decision swiftly within a couple of days. To do otherwise reduces author's opportunities. If you haven't read it yet, why care so much?

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🚨 Support Los Angeles immigrant communities 🚨 Please consider donating to one or all of the following orgs: Immigrant Defenders Law Center: give.immdef.org/donate LA Jail Support / Bail Fund: account.venmo.com/u/jailsuppor... Unión del Barrio: uniondelbarrio.org/main/support...

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#writing came across a vblog about synthesizing dopamine. Gave me #dystopia idea: government requires dopamine injections to squash a suicide epidemic, because suicides create uncertainty in GDP projections.

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People who have ebook readers. Which model do you use and what would you recommend? Paper will always be my first love but I'm considering giving in and finally getting one.

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"Without rest, how can we dream." - Erin Roberts, Toastmaster at the 60th Annual Nebula Awards

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Washington just took the reasonable step of not allowing the National Guard of other states to operate here without our agreement. It’s not the Guard personnel we are concerned about, it’s other governors in the Trump cult. katu.com/news/local/g...

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Paying it Forward Jake at NLR's invite for shedding light on what makes the craft of writing tick: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7m0...

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The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.

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🌸 This Saturday, Praça da República in Viana do Castelo was adorned with stunning flower carpets crafted by artists from Ponteareas (Galicia) for Corpus Christi. #VianaDoCastelo #CorpusChristi #Art #VisitPortugal #Culture #Tradition #FlowerArt #Portugal

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"Hit by federal vehicles." Vehicular assault is a serious crime. Take these mofos to court. They're lucky they didn't kill anyone outright.

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And you should also wear a helmet, at least a bicycle helmet if you don't want anything more military. Some coverage for your skull, because these f-ing 'non-lethal' rubber bullets can in fact concuss or even kill you if they hit your head just right (quite aside from the blindness risk noted below)

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Do any of the authors dealing with the Unbound/Boundless situation have any horror short stories (<6000 words) in their catalogue anywhere, whether directly linked to Unbound or not? If so, please get in touch! Please share! 🦑

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Dropping boss level advice.

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#socialmedia didn't know this was a thing:

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This is absolutely f-ing outrageous. HEY VETS losing VA care? VA workers and vendors being axed? It's because flawed AI made bad decisions based on prompts from someone with no medical or govt experience not even looking past summary info on contract pages. Kick DOGE out of our systems! 🤬

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BREAKING The President of California’s largest union has been detained during an ICE raid.

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Neon Films released THE LIFE OF CHUCK. Because they’re small, they depended on Mark Hamil, Tom Hiddleston, and others to go on the circuit and talk the movie up. Thank you, guys. Now go bust a move!

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AI crawlers generate so much traffic that some web sites are struggling to stay online. What can be done?

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How They Write A Script: Nancy Meyers (Private Benjamin, Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, Something's Gotta Give, It's Complicated). “You’re only going to get noticed by doing original work and writing the thing only you can write.” gointothestory.blcklst.com/how-they-wri... #screenwriting

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The first 10 mins of this is an excellent explainer about the highly suspicious 2024 vote count results in Rocklin County, NY, which have just resulted in a judge ordering discovery & vote audits. As in: looks like proof Rs rigged election. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfqn...

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🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: In total, over 400 drones and more than 40 missiles – including ballistic missiles – were used in today’s attack. 49 people were wounded. Unfortunately, the number may increase – people are reaching out for help. 1/2

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The International Criminal Court upholds justice in the face of the most serious crimes. It must remain free from pressure and true to its principles. We will always support its vital work and protect its independence.

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The Pond Fukri Time Bomb By Mohamed Miah | The Narratives Once a blessing, now a trap Scattered across Bangladesh, nestled behind homes and rice fields, you’ll find the fukri — a village pond, often dug by ancestors as a simple way to survive. It was never glamorous. It wasn’t designed. But it…

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RPG Print News –Outgunned, Through the Breach, Kult, and More #ttrpg #dnd https://twp.ai/ImmjNU

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#CountOfMonteChristo 2024. Excellent adaptation. Phenomenal camerawork.

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Do you want world dominating mad scientists? Because this how you get world dominating mad scientists.

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We have locked in some special events for the Locus Awards! Tune in to The Plot Thickens: A Conversation with the Locus Awards Guests, a panel moderated by our reviewer @GaryKWolfe! Buy tickets in bio or here: locusmag.com/2025-lo... @tochitruestory @sarahgailey @kashinggiwa

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#TribecaFilmFestival www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-OB...

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#UKFilm looks like a new channel. Interesting content. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed1H...

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Peers vote to defy government over copyright threat from AI

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#Drakon by David Ogden. Love Ogden's Oeuvre. I wish his publishers made his books more available though. www.amazon.com/Drakon-Drago...

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