Just days after the CDC weakened its COVID isolation guidelines, the White House is suspending its free home rapid test program.
This week is your last chance to order free COVID rapid tests here: https://t.co/UNk1uTBdQO
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mostly worked on clothing physics, still far from done but I already like how it's turning out!
配信見てくれてありがとうございます!
rigging for: @/Mari_Merope
art: @/alisadraws
#Live2DWIP#Live2D
I like cute stuff so I’m not judging anyone who enjoys this, but man, it is incredibly alienating that consumerism sinks its hooks into popular trends and absolutely balloons them like this in pursuit of endless profit
The ten dumbest things we're being asked to believe about Gaza:
1. That Israel had no idea what Hamas was up to prior to October 7, but ever since October 7 has known about every hospital, mosque, school, refugee camp and water tower that Hamas is hiding in.
2. That the blame for all of the deaths caused by Israeli weapons launched by Israel rests solely on Hamas.
3. That Hamas is using “human shields” — meaning Hamas bases are hidden amidst civilian populations — yet Israel is managing to kill thousands of civilians without doing any meaningful damage to Hamas.
4. That it would be perfectly fine to murder children by the thousands even if they were being used as “human shields” — as though resolving a hostage situation by mowing down thousands of child hostages would be regarded as reasonable and acceptable by the public if it happened in our own country.
5. That is is only by pure coincidence that Israel bombing “Hamas targets” in civilian infrastructure and residential buildings just so happens to look exactly the same as what you’d expect to see if Israel was simply bombing civilian infrastructure and residential buildings and lying about its reasons for doing so.
6. That satellite images of entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble in Gaza have been caused by “precision strikes” directed solely at Hamas and have been carried out with the greatest of care for human life, despite Israeli officials openly saying that “the emphasis is on damage and not on accuracy” in this assault and that “Gaza will eventually turn into a city of tents; there will be no buildings.”
7. That this bombing campaign has anything to do with freeing Israeli hostages — as though the bombing campaign itself has not killed dozens of hostages, and as though anyone believes Israel would stop bombing Gaza after the hostages are returned.
8. That the only reason anyone could possibly oppose the detonation of thousands of bombs on an open air prison full of children would be if they had very strong and hateful opinions toward the members of the religion of Judaism.
9. That Hamas attacked Israel entirely out of the blue and completely unprovoked, solely because they are evil and hate Jews.
10. That Washington is powerless to stop this genocide that it is directly funding and supplying.
10k ppl have been killed by israel in the last 30 days. 4k of them are kids. the un calls gaza a graveyard of children. what is our government doing?
finding money under the mattress for more bombs to kill kids with & censuring the only palestinian congresswoman. moral depravity
Signs it’s an airstrike: size of the explosion, A/V evidence corresponding with JDAM strike signature, Israel saying that hospitals were fair game, previous israeli attacks on this building, almost all governments blaming Israel
Signs it was a Hamas rocket: Israel says so
During the mid-20th century, cats played an important role on ships as skilled rodent catchers. Sailors realized that having cats aboard helped control the population of rats and mice, which were notorious for damaging supplies and spreading diseases. These ship cats became valued members of the crew and were even given passports to acknowledge their contribution and ensure their safety during international travels.
The passports for ship cats were a unique and lighthearted tradition. While they didn't serve any legal or official purpose, they were created to recognize the cats' role and provide a form of identification. The passports typically consisted of a small booklet with pages that included the cat's name, description, and an area for their paw print.
When it was time to depart or dock in a foreign port, the ship's captain or crew members would present the cat's passport to the authorities as a fun way to document the feline's presence onboard. The cat's paw print, obtained using ink or paint, was added to the designated page, providing a personalized and whimsical touch to the document. This practice not only amused the sailors but also showcased the camaraderie they shared with their feline companions.
While these ship cat passports were not legally recognized, they symbolized the close bond between humans and their feline shipmates. They served as a reminder of the cats' essential role in maintaining a clean and rodent-free ship, thus safeguarding the crew's provisions and health during long sea voyages.
However, as the mid-20th century progressed and maritime practices evolved, the reliance on ship cats diminished with the advent of more effective pest control methods. With the decline in the need for ship cats, the tradition of issuing passports gradually faded away. Nevertheless, the memory of these seafaring felines and their unique passports continues to fascinate and entertain those interested in maritime history and the unique relationships forged between humans and animals at sea.
@Hooti_osrs Wait is this taboo? I have never thought about it, I just use my emotes because they work well for conveying emotion or adding to my message. I’ve personally never cared if someone uses their own in my chat
(Falling to my knees, begging, pleading)
Please.
Folks, seriously.
PLEASE.
Do not - and I can’t emphasize this enough - set the state on fire this weekend.
I'm constantly reminded of that tumblr post where a girl is explaining to her mother that no one under 30 expects anything good to happen ever again #StudentLoanForgiveness#CancelStudentDebt