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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns. 100% of his salary is paid by WA state. Elon fired him. Share his story.

submitted 4 days ago • 571 comments

This video does such a good job saying what I have been trying to say about commercial AI. An AI can write a 10th grade lit essay, but the point of an essay assignment is not to produce an essay. The essay teaches critical thinking, research skills, etc. The effort is the point.

submitted 5 days ago • 25 comments

Encyclopædia Britannica will continue to use ‘Gulf of Mexico’ for a few reasons: -We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S. -The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.’s authority to rename it is ambiguous. 🧵⬇️

submitted 15 days ago • 597 comments

Great day to learn about the fluoride mechanism so you can explain it to your friends.

submitted 96 days ago • 30 comments

finished reading "The Archimedes Engine" by Peter F Hamilton last night. If you're looking for almost 900 pages to escape into, I recommend it.

submitted 101 days ago • 0 comments

Since the election, I've: - Donated to the ACLU - Donated to solar funds - Donated to climate lobbyists - Signed up to volunteer in my community - Purchased queer books by queer authors - ??? let me know what "empowering" steps to take next that might actually decrease my anxiety, thnx

submitted 109 days ago • 0 comments

Some people say that "A diamond is forever", or "love is forever". Those people are wrong. The only thing that is forever, is sanding. Sanding is forever.

submitted 125 days ago • 0 comments

my goal is to make Master Chief's armor from Halo Infinite, and have it actually be armor, not just a costume. I'd like it to hold up to playing paintball, so here is what happens to 3d printed armor after 3 shots, in glorious 960fps. This is why despite the prints being done, I have a ways to go.

submitted 128 days ago • 1 comment

Almost done with the 1/2 set I am planning on using for sizing. Helmet and other arm bits are printed but need assembly. Important to note that this is still super, super far from being a reality. This is the first step on what will probably be a year-long journey.

submitted 131 days ago • 0 comments

had the new printer for just about a week and I have pretty much an entire leg done. upper and lower leg are a little big at 96% scale, waist is quite a bit too small at 94%. I plan on printing the torso at 95% scale, and going from there. these prints are fantastic quality tho for being "drafts"

submitted 138 days ago • 0 comments

I'm starting to make wearable halo armor today. Its something I've wanted since I was a kid. I've been building my skills with 3D drafting and modeling, and I'm finally just going to do it. Star Citizen armor and stuff will probably follow. This feed will probably devolve into lots of progress pics

submitted 143 days ago • 0 comments

in case you were curious, no, the coca-cola oreos are not good. they are in fact, really, really bad.

submitted 159 days ago • 0 comments

I’m not the biggest John Mulaney fan but fuck yes. sfstandard.com/2024/09/19/c...

submitted 159 days ago • 43 comments

Linkedin is opting you into data collection for AI by default. To turn it off, go here: www.linkedin.com/mypreference...

submitted 163 days ago • 22 comments

this is a good number, has an equal number of even and odds, digits 2 and 3 add to get digits 4 and 5. and everyone loves an 8. To top it off, look at that, its an odd number. what a number this number is - #866,331

submitted 164 days ago • 0 comments

this is such a good book, go read the entire series. I have. four times.

submitted 213 days ago • 0 comments

Reminder: If you are a US citizen age 18 or over, today is a very good day to register to vote, or (if you believe you are registered) to make sure your registration is still in effect. Not sure how to do either? www.vote.org has you covered.

submitted 220 days ago • 24 comments

lets fucking go with a kamala vs trump debate

submitted 221 days ago • 0 comments

excavator stick-end glow-up, part 1: the thumb. Added a pin retainer, grease zerk, and... a "weight reduction void", is what we'll call it, sure

submitted 227 days ago • 1 comment

If you want accountability, you must defeat him at the ballot box in November. There will be no impeachment of the supreme court. There will be no "dark brandon" assasinations. The ongoing trials will not deliver justice. Those are fantasies at this point. You must vote against T**** in November.

submitted 238 days ago • 1 comment

Courtesy of user @ xdanielArt on the former birdsite: This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date list of Adobe alternatives I’ve seen, sharing here to save an artist’s life, wallet and livelihood 🙏

submitted 257 days ago • 34 comments