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- 1Gen X nostalgia poll spotlights protest bands of the 1970sβHow # GenX are you? Part 179 Power to the People Bands Edition Select all that apply. # HowGenXAreYou # 1970s # 1980s #
A social media poll asking 'How Gen X are you?' continues with its 179th instalment, this one themed 'Power to the People' and focused on bands. Readers are invited to select which acts apply to them, with the series spanning 1970s, 1980s and 1990s music. It is part of an ongoing run of generational nostalgia quizzes circulating among Gen X users.
- 2Glass house owners hide facade behind trees after gawkersβApparently all that exposed glass caused SOME issues, you can see the owners over the years have obscured the entire fro
A house originally built with an entire exposed glass front has, over the years, been screened off with large trees and bushes by its successive owners. The observation, shared in a real estate discussion, suggests the owners grew tired of passers-by stopping to stare at the property, so the once-transparent facade is now almost completely obscured from the street.
- 3Wilkerson's warning on caste and bystander silence circulates onlineβ"Evil asks little of the dominant caste other than to sit back and do nothing. All that it needs from bystanders is thei
A passage widely shared online argues that evil persists in caste systems because the dominant group need only remain passive, while bystanders offer silent complicity that the system may even reward. The text echoes Isabel Wilkerson's writing on caste in America, and readers are using it to discuss moral responsibility, privilege and inaction in the face of injustice.
- 4Home network blocks smart TV traffic using OPNsense firewallβBlocking has commenced. Look at all that glorious blocked traffic! It wasn't too hard to do in # opnSense either: 1) Cre
A home network administrator has started blocking outbound traffic from smart TVs using OPNsense, an open-source firewall. The method involves creating an alias of the TVs' MAC addresses and adding a firewall rule that blocks all traffic from those devices except from approved addresses. The post is drawing attention as a practical example of limiting smart TV telemetry and unwanted connections on home networks.
- 5Devotional Posts Share Jesus' Words From Matthew 28:20βΌπ€βοΈπβοΈπͺ½ππͺ½ποΈβοΈππ¦β€οΈβπ₯π«Άπππ«π€π©ππππ©΅ππ§‘β€οΈπ©·π€π€π‘π§ββοΈππβ€οΈπ£οΈπ€(JESUS SAYS!)*[teaching them to "observe all that I have commanded you!*
Religious users are sharing a devotional message quoting the end of the Gospel of Matthew, in which the risen Jesus commands his followers to teach others to 'observe all that I have commanded you' and promises, 'I am with you always, to the end of the age.' The posts pair the verse with emojis and hashtags and frame it as words of comfort and encouragement for readers.
- 6Libya fury as controversial Tunisia offside call standsβExplained: Why a controversial offside call that caused furious reaction was correct https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7
Libya were denied a late goal against Tunisia when the attacker was ruled offside because the goalkeeper was the last defender, prompting a furious reaction from Libya's bench. An explanation of the offside law confirms the officials' decision was correct under the rule that the goalkeeper counts as a defender for this purpose.
- 7Hebrew University professor declares Gaza conflict a genocideβΌβ Yes, it is genocide. It is so difficult and painful to admit it, but despite all that, and despite all our efforts to
Amos Goldberg, a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has concluded that what is happening in Gaza constitutes genocide. He acknowledged the statement is difficult and painful to make, saying that despite efforts to think otherwise, the conclusion can no longer be avoided. His remarks have drawn attention amid ongoing debate over how to characterize the war.
- 8Home canner steams grapes for juice with only minor mishapsβΌActually managed to get about 95% of the grapes into the steamer. I call that success! 3 more jars to go for canning the
A home gardener reports canning grapes, getting about 95% of the fruit into the steamer and calling it a success. Three more jars remain to be canned, plus two batches to store fresh in the fridge. They admit things got a little messy a couple of times but say everyone is fine, complaining mainly about the fruit flies the harvest attracted.
- 9Antarctic winter sea ice hits third-lowest level on recordβAll that ice went somewhere. " # Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of βn
Antarctic winter sea ice has fallen to its third-lowest level on record, coming in roughly one million square kilometres below the long-term average. Scientists say global heating is likely driving the losses and warn of a growing problem as the ice that once formed each winter increasingly fails to appear.
- 10Skepticism grows over tech CEOs' AI regulation callsβ> With all that in mind, you can imagine that I do not recommend that you take a tech CEOβs calls for regulating the AI
A blog post argues that tech CEOs' public calls for regulating the AI industry should not be taken in good faith, suggesting the regulation they request serves their interests rather than the public's. The author contrasts industry-backed proposals with the kind of oversight AI actually needs but companies would never volunteer. The piece is circulating among commentators skeptical of self-interested corporate lobbying on AI policy.
- 11Anger at Senator Thom Tillis Within Anti-Trump CirclesβThom Tillis is a f**king self-serving slimeball that would run back to MAGA if they'd have him. Anyone that stayed with
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis is facing sharp criticism from critics who call him self-serving and untrustworthy. Commenters argue that any Republican who remained in the party after the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack cannot be believed, even if they now distance themselves from Donald Trump or present themselves as reformed. The remarks reflect frustration with Republicans seen as seeking rehabilitation ahead of future elections.
- 12Irish newcomer Badger introduces herself onlineβ# introduction post: I'm Badger (or Abyss) π³οΈπ¦‘ Lurker from # Ireland who doesn't usually talk all that much, but likes t
A self-described lurker from Ireland who goes by Badger, or Abyss, has written an introduction post, saying she does not usually talk much but likes to occasionally share what she calls Neat Things. She says she is trying to learn more about language, bookbinding and simple art, and to spend more time outdoors.
- 13SeaQuest fans still debate the show's wild second seasonβI really enjoyed Seaquest Season 1. Scifi but grounded in reality, more or less. Real principles and all that. Season 2
Viewers are revisiting SeaQuest DSV, the 1990s science fiction series set aboard a futuristic undersea vessel. One common take is that the first season worked because it stayed grounded in plausible near-future science and real-world principles, while the second season abandoned that restraint, adding evil energies, telepaths and genetically engineered warriors, a shift that remains divisive among longtime fans of the show.
- 14Kimi Antonelli explains the call that rescued his Azerbaijan GP weekendβΌKimi Antonelli on the hard call that rescued his Azerbaijan GP weekend https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/kimi-antonelli
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli says a difficult strategic decision turned around his Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend after earlier struggles. He explained how the call was made and why it paid off in Baku. Fans and motorsport media are weighing in on the young driver's ability to adapt under pressure during a demanding rookie season.
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Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of Kianna Underwood, the former Nickelodeon 'All That' star. Details of the arrest, the charges and the circumstances of her death have not been fully released. The case has drawn wide attention because of Underwood's fame as a child actress on the popular sketch comedy series.
- 16Vivo X Fold 6 draws comparisons to Apple's cancelled foldableβΌYou call that a foldable? The Vivo X Fold 6 is the iPhone Duo dialed up to 11 β I'm obsessed
TechRadar has published an enthusiastic first take on the Vivo X Fold 6, calling it 'the iPhone Duo dialed up to 11' and saying the writer is obsessed with the device. The review suggests Vivo's latest foldable outclasses the form factor Apple reportedly explored but never shipped, sparking discussion about how Chinese foldables now lead the category.
- 17TopDog/Underdog Praised in Steppenwolf Theatre Run Through November 1βBrilliant! Sharp! Engaging! is all that needs to be said about βTopDog/Underdogβ in performances at Steppenwolf Theatre until November 1.
Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning play "TopDog/Underdog" is being performed at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre, with a run scheduled through November 1. The Chicago Crusader gave the production an enthusiastic review, calling it "brilliant, sharp and engaging" and suggesting little more needs to be said about the show. Reviewers are urging Chicago audiences to catch the production before it closes.
- 18Guillermo del Toro Reveals Call That Killed His BioShock FilmβGuillermo del Toro Reveals 'Disastrous' Phone Call that Quashed His BioShock Movie
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has revealed that his planned adaptation of the video game BioShock was cancelled after what he describes as a 'disastrous' phone call. The director says the conversation effectively ended the project, shelving what fans had hoped would be a major game-to-film adaptation. Film and gaming outlets are circulating the anecdote, prompting renewed discussion of the long-troubled BioShock movie.