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stevenray

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Sound artist, photographer. Former sys admin. Political progressive, Left Coaster. Red wine yes, nationalism no. French Roast in a French press.

I have never been older than I am right now. That happened yesterday, too.

Neurodivergent

Biocentrist

Prosecute ICE

Pics:
@45rpm (vinyl)
@wine (wine reviews)
@stevenlouisray (b&w pics)

#fedi22 #experimentalMusic #wine #sanFrancisco #socialism #equality #FreePalestine #proVax

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a strengthening of defense, trade and counter-terrorism ties with Israel during a rare visit, forging closer bonds to combat security threats in their regions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/26/world/politics/india-israel-defense-trade/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

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@thejapantimes disgraceful and disgusting.

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This year, Pikachu turns 30. Zelda and Link hit 40, and Donkey Kong celebrates his 45th. How did Japan's gaming icons reach middle age, and what's in store for them once they're officially over the hill? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/20/digital/game-pokemon-anniversary-nintendo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

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@thejapantimes I’m guessing pulled muscles and sore joints, but what do I know?

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A song by Violet Grohl (daughter of Dave), which she released yesterday, dedicated to David Lynch. Released on the first anniversary of his passing into whatever comes next.

Has the right vibe. She has a beautiful voice.
https://violetgrohl.bandcamp.com/track/whats-heaven-without-you

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I'm gonna just leave this here. 👀

https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/1pu5xc6/users_on_tiktok_realizing_they_can_just_copy_and/

You can copy and paste the Epstein file text and the redacted portion becomes...

unredacted.

And, someone's done that to the entire file and made it available. BOOM.

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So who here was caught up in the great SF electrical outage yesterday, when 30% of PG&E customers were without power? We were out for over twelve hours.

I hear that some folks still don't have power.

photo of a table top with candles on it. A mirror is behind it, showing a reflection of more candles on a mantlepiece on the opposite side of the room.
lit candles on living room table, and a dog with a lighted collar. Someone is playing solitare. In the next room, more lit candles are on a dining room table.

lit candles on living room table, and a dog with a lighted collar. Someone is playing solitare. In the next room, more lit candles are on a dining room table.
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@stevenray@sfba.social avatar stevenray , to random

Zowie cannot believe it's already again. She asked me to explain how time works, but I said I didn't understand it any better than she did.

a fluffy brown tabby cat looks up at you from the red rug she is sitting on. Her fur is very thick with lots of light and dark areas. She has white whiskers.
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@firesidefedi@social.firesidefedi.live avatar firesidefedi , to random

Thank you again to @prinlu for joining me on this episode of Fireside Fedi!

- https://video.firesidefedi.live/w/gmsiMCrTi91MphXyEaECs2
- https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/prince-lucija

- https://www.youtube.com/@btfree_org

All - https://firesidefedi.live

If you're enjoying the show, please consider supporting our new nonprofit btfree.org at https://givebutter.com/btfree. We're currently running https://tubefree.org which is a moderated peertube open for signups right now!

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@firesidefedi @prinlu a great discussion between you two. I really enjoyed it. Also, I hadn't been aware of Fireside Fedi (a great name). I definitely look forward to listening & learning more from future episodes. 🙏🏻 🎶

@dhedgehog@sfba.social avatar dhedgehog , to random

Anxiety is really kicking my ass today. It sucks.

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@dhedgehog sorry to hear!

@dhedgehog@sfba.social avatar dhedgehog , to random

Oh fun, I just threw my back out while trying to change the sheets on the bed. Ow.

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@dhedgehog well, a good reason to lay down.

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@dhedgehog gotta take care of your back. I somehow messed mine up two years ago, and it's given me problems ever since.

I also need to buy a new bed. Current one is not helping the situation.

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@dhedgehog well now. That'll do it.

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai is entering the Major League Baseball free agency window, the Seibu Lions have confirmed. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/11/baseball/mlb/tatsuya-imai-mlb-posting/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

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@thejapantimes

Come on, Giants
Come on, Giants
Come on, Giants

@w7voa@journa.host avatar w7voa , to random

UPS and FedEx grounding their fleets of MD-11 cargo planes "out of an abundance of caution" following the deadly crash in Kentucky. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kentucky-ups-crash-planes-grounded-md-11-boeing-fedex/

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@w7voa this news story / video brought me to tears. Profoundly horrible.

@georgetakei@universeodon.com avatar georgetakei , to random

Hillary was right. Deplorable.

A tweet from ABC News (@ABC) reads: “Rep. Lauren Boebert and her boyfriend Kyle Pearcy, a real estate broker from Windsor, Colo., attended a Halloween party dressed in costumes portraying a Mexican woman and an Immigration and Customs enforcement agent, photos obtained by ABC News show.” Below is a blurred photo of a man in a tactical uniform and a woman in a sombrero and Mexican-style dress at a party. The caption at the bottom says: “Lauren Boebert’s racially charged Halloween costume spar…”
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@georgetakei horrendous human beings, and the latter is being generous.

@ScienceDesk@flipboard.social avatar ScienceDesk , to random

Great white sharks are perhaps the most feared predators in the ocean. But what might they fear? Probably orcas. In the Gulf of California, the killer whales have been spotted hunting young great whites by flipping them over before eating their energy-filled liver. Blech. It’s wild out there. @CBSNews has the story:

https://flip.it/qTaoHP

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@ScienceDesk @CBSNews did they have it with a nice Chianti?

@georgetakei@universeodon.com avatar georgetakei , to random

We’ve become a bad joke.

A tweet from No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen says, “This is not satire, by the way.” It quotes an earlier tweet from the same account that claims, “The Pentagon announces they are replacing The New York Times’ press credentials with the MyPillow guy’s media outlet.” Below are three images: a serious portrait of a man in a suit, The New York Times logo, and Mike Lindell (the MyPillow founder) holding one of his pillows and smiling.
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@georgetakei unbelieveable. I wonder how many generals are silently losing enthusiasm for this regime.

This is like the Four Seasons Total Landscaping press conference all over again.

@stevenray@sfba.social avatar stevenray , to random

Guitar effects pedal marketing video as surreal art house cinema. Really. Wild.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8DQre-8wVY

@randahl@mastodon.social avatar randahl , (edited ) to random

While Denmark is experiencing continued drone attacks against airports, Danish medium EB flies a helicopter south between the islands of Lolland and Langeland, and discovers the Russian Navy vessel Aleksandr Shabalin 110 covertly sailing near the Danish seas with its AIS transponder turned off.

This ship can carry 340 soldiers, 10 main battle tanks, and a crew of 98 sailors, and the speculation now is that the vessel could have had a coordinating role in the attacks.

https://ekstrabladet.dk/krimi/afsloeret-midt-i-drone-kaos-putins-krigsskib-i-skjul-ved-langeland/10956645

The Russian navy ship discovered by EB, photographed from the helicopter. A large white 110 can be seen on the hull.
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@randahl nothing a cruise missle can't take care of.

@georgetakei@universeodon.com avatar georgetakei , to random

Jamie Raskin FTW.

A screenshot of a series of X posts. The first post is by Rep. Jamie Raskin (@Re ..., 4 hours ago) with a profile picture of Trump, saying, "I'm not a doctor either but I'm pretty sure the Trump administration has a serious staff infection." The second post is by Acyn (@Acyn , 4 hours ago) with a profile picture of a person, quoting Trump: "I can say that there are certain groups of people that don’t take vaccines and don’t take any pills that have no autism. Is that a correct statement, by the way?" The third section shows a video still from C-SPAN featuring a man speaking at a podium in a room with bookshelves and an American flag, captioned "RFK JR: There are some studies" and "great $$ were there, I told." The video is titled "MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT ON CHILDHOOD AUTISM" with a timestamp of 0:46.]
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@georgetakei ba-dum-dum!

Emphasis on the dum-dum.

@NewsDesk@flipboard.social avatar NewsDesk , to random

California becomes first U.S. state to ban most law enforcement from wearing masks during operations. Read more from @AssociatedPress:

https://flip.it/m4y87K

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@NewsDesk @AssociatedPress backasswards again. Thanks, Newsom.

@georgetakei@universeodon.com avatar georgetakei , to random

On this day in 1966, Star Trek first beamed into living rooms across America. None of us could have imagined then the journey it would set us on. And not just the cast and crew, but the millions of fans who would find hope, inspiration, and community in its vision of the future.

Over the decades, I’ve been humbled and grateful for the love you’ve shown, not only to me, but to the ideals of Star Trek itself: diversity, unity, and the belief that together, humanity can boldly go where none have gone before. Thank you for your unwavering support and for keeping this dream alive all these years. Live long and prosper, always.

Actors Nichelle Nichols (L) and George Takei attend Day 4 of the Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on August 14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
Actor George Takei attends the "Star Trek: The Star Fleet Academy Experience Preview " at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum on June 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kris Connor/FilmMagic)
Actor George Takei attends the Star Trek: The Star Fleet Academy Experience at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum on June 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)

Actor George Takei attends the Star Trek: The Star Fleet Academy Experience at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum on June 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
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@georgetakei thanks so much, George. 🖖🏻

@eunews@mastodon.social avatar eunews , to random

Spain imposes permanent weapons embargo on Israel

PM Pedro Sánchez announces that ships transporting fuel and planes carrying defense material to the country will be banned from Spanish ports and airspace.

https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-pm-sanchez-permanent-weapons-embargo-israel/

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@eunews fantastic. Much respect to them.

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@georgetakei I think it's more The Department of Threats and Intimidation, Backed Up by Occasional Utter Destruction. But, that'd be a long name.

Threats and intimidation is Trump's game.

We'll see if their bluster results in more actual violence. Maybe yes, maybe no.

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

The government will use more of the soil removed in decontamination work after the 2011 nuclear accident in Fukushima Prefecture at central government facilities starting next month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/25/japan/use-of-soil-from-fukushima-decontamination/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

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@thejapantimes sure, I could use a third arm, or a second head to prop against it. ☢️

@nixCraft@mastodon.social avatar nixCraft , to random

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An image showing social media posts where user writes story about vibe coding: I just want to say that I am giving up on creating anything anymore. I was trying to create my little project, but every time there are more and more errors and I am sick of it. I am working on it for about 3 months, I do not have any experience with coding and was doing everything through AI (Cursor, ChatGPT etc.). But everytime I want to change a liiiiitle thing, I kill 4 days debugging other things that go south. So I do not have any more energy in me to work on this. It is hopeless. AI is still just sooooooo stupid and it will fix one thing but destroy 10 other things in your code. I am really sad, because I was enjoying it in the beginnings but now it is just pain and rage. Hat down for those people, who can create something and it is working without coding knowledge.
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@nixCraft LOL. Wow.

@w7voa@journa.host avatar w7voa , to random

"If you host laptop farms for the benefit of North Korean actors, law enforcement will be waiting for you.” - DoJ https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-coordinated-nationwide-actions-combat-north-korean-remote

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@w7voa "if you help others immigrate to our country so they can follow in our footsteps, law enforcement will be waiting for you."

🙄

@stevenray@sfba.social avatar stevenray , to random

I just watched The Misfits with Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Eli Walach, Montgomery Clift and Thelma Ritter. I don't know what caused me to think of it today, but Pluto had it so I pressed Play.

A minor classic, the movie that killed Gable. At least the horses ran free in the end, for a while.

@FediTips@social.growyourown.services avatar FediTips , to random

Have you ever seen a post or thread that you want to look at again after a certain amount of time?

There is a Fediverse reminder bot which you can use to remind you about a particular thread after a specified time period (it can be minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years later).

To use the bot, reply to the post or thread you want reminding about, mentioning the bot's account with the amount of time you want. More info and instructions in the guide:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/is-there-a-reminder-bot-for-mastodon-and-the-fediverse

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@FediTips I never knew this existed! Thanks!

@mcc@mastodon.social avatar mcc , to random

To reiterate, what I want out of a phone:

  • Headphone jack
  • Square corners on screen, no rounded edges
  • No holes in screen
  • Smol like my hands
  • Ability to install and distribute my own software
  • Ability to turn off anything that bugs me
  • Ability, when reading ebooks, to silence visual "noise" like clocks or navbars
  • I want to neither monetarily nor in platform political power support a company that sells "AI"-branded features as part of their business activities

https://mstdn.social/@bit101/114654781011903274

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@mcc you could consider getting a Lightphone III. Preorders are shipping now, mine’s on the way. It’s not a smartphone, so no social media, browser or email, and that’s the point. Not likely to make you feel addicted. Also no tracking. I’ve had the 2nd gen for years and it’s been good.

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If you can’t please yourself, you can’t please your soul - à some bizzare compilation

This compilation is the sound of my vinylrecords@a.gup.pe icon VinylRecords group

Scraping Foetus Off The Wheel - The Only Good Christian Is A Dead Christian
Cabaret Voltaire– Product Patrol
Test Dept.– Total Nervous Phenomonom
Marc Almond–Love Amongst The Ruined
Psychic TV– Twisted
The The–Flesh And Bones
Coil–The Wheel
Yello–The Roxy Cut
Virginia Astley–Waiting To Fall
Einstürzende Neubauten–Wardrobe

Some Bizzare on the turntable
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@icastico vinylrecords@a.gup.pe icon VinylRecords group I've got that, and it's a great one. Early 80's, I think. 👍🏻

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@w7voa congrats to you! Really sounds like a great opportunity.

@w7voa@journa.host avatar w7voa , to random

WRC TV - Two Israeli Embassy staff shot and killed in front of the Capital Jewish Museum in DC. The suspect shouted 'Free Palestine' while being arrested, according to law enforcement sources. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/police-investigate-shooting-in-downtown-dc/3919196/

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@w7voa unsurprising, really. I think Luigi might approve.

@georgetakei@universeodon.com avatar georgetakei , to random

Always telling on himself.

A social media post by Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHak ...) reads: "Oops." It includes a screenshot of a post by Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump ) from 8:15 PM on 7/11/19, stating: "I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, which are not money, and whose value is highly volatile and based on thin air. Unregulated Crypto Assets can facilitate unlawful behavior, including drug trade and other illegal activity...." The phrase "Unregulated Crypto Assets can facilitate unlawful behavior, including drug trade and other illegal activity" is highlighted in yellow.
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@georgetakei there’s a tweet for everything.

@sidewalksafari@flipboard.social avatar sidewalksafari , to random

I've just touched down after a late flight and... On the plus side, it's technically now! I spotted this playful door on the Lower East Side of NYC last month.

A colorful mural on a brick wall features stylized butterfly wings and a whimsical face on a red gate, with the artist's signature visible. The mural is located at the Seward Park Child & Family Center.
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@appassionato @sidewalksafari @photography that door is not what it seems. 🦉

@FediTips@social.growyourown.services avatar FediTips , to random

In case anyone missed it, my accounts are not automated! I'm an actual human being sitting here typing this 🙂

If you want any help with using Mastodon or the rest of the Fediverse, feel free to ask! To get in touch you can mention me or DM me or reply to any of my threads, whatever you find easiest.

This account is mainly meant to be about helping people directly rather than just doing mass audience posts. I'm especially keen to help new or non-technical people.

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@FediTips @dianea you’re very generous with your time. It’s appreciated. 😊

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    @kenSwinson that’s fabulous. Nice workmanship.

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    @kenSwinson ah, very nice. I took a linocut class in '20, before the pandemic closed it down.

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    @kenSwinson are you on Etsy or somewhere else where you sell your creations?

    @stevenray@sfba.social avatar stevenray , to random

    For those of you who understand how Website verification in Mastodon works, can you look at this and tell me why it's not working? I keep expecting a checkmark to show up on my profile page, but one never does. Thanks!

    @FediTips any ideas?

    Screenshot of html including the code that's supposed to verify a mastodon profile's external website.
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    @mykie @FediTips ha! So, no rhyme or reason, but that worked? I may have to try it. Thank you. 🙂

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    @FediTips @mykie ah, yay! I used the debugging tool & it suggested I just resave my profile and try again.

    That worked! Thanks!

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    Fascists want normal people to feel alone. They want us all to feel at their mercy. But what Hands Off! demonstrated is that we are not mere victims of political events. Democracy is a participatory sport, and we are active participants.

    video/mp4

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    @indivisibleteam and obviously, most or all of the places in the video are in so-called red states.

    Says a lot. 👍🏻

    @georgetakei@universeodon.com avatar georgetakei , to random

    It’s well known that I was on The Apprentice. We were all covered by NDAs at the time, but mine has now expired. And do I ever have some tea to spill. I’ll post it later today after consulting once again with my attorneys.

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    @georgetakei juicy juicy juicy

    @FediTips@social.growyourown.services avatar FediTips , to random

    BookWyrm is a social network for people who enjoy books and reading. It's intended as a Fediverse alternative to Amazon's Goodreads. The official site is at:

    📚 https://joinbookwyrm.com

    There's a FediTips guide all about BookWyrm with lots of questions answered at:

    ➡️ https://fedi.tips/bookwyrm-a-social-network-for-people-who-enjoy-reading

    BookWyrm accounts can be followed from Mastodon etc. However, you need to sign up for an account on a BookWyrm server if you want to use BookWyrm's features.

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    @FediTips it's a good service. I've been using it for maybe 1.5 years and haven't missed Goodreads at all.

    @georgetakei@universeodon.com avatar georgetakei , to random

    Yesterday, I fondly remembered my dear friend Leonard Nimoy, who would have turned 94. His legacy lives on in our hearts. Just days ago, Bill Shatner celebrated his 94th birthday — wishing him continued health and happiness. Live long and prosper, my friends.

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    @georgetakei you as well, George. 🙏🏻

    @georgetakei@universeodon.com avatar georgetakei , to random

    😳

    A screenshot of a post on X by Junius (@piebyfour ), showing a reply by Elon Musk (@elonmusk ) to @elonmusk and @AntVenom : "Marx was a capitalist. He even wrote a book about it." Below, a post by Synexdoche (@amor_fatti , 15h ago) reads: "What are signs that a person genuinely is unintelligent?" Musk's account has a blue checkmark. Junius's profile picture features a stylized black-and-white illustration of a person, and Synexdoche's profile picture shows a dark circular image with a light streak.
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    @georgetakei JFC, Elon.

    @georgetakei@universeodon.com avatar georgetakei , to random

    Can’t make this up.

    A tweet from "Covie" (@covie_93) that reads: "Speaker Mike Johnson from the great state of 'Louisnana' wants to get rid of the Department of Education." Below the tweet is an image of a large blue curtain featuring an emblem with a pelican and the words "SUPREME COURT" and "CONFIDENCE." The word "LOUISNANA" is prominently misspelled instead of "LOUISIANA." The mistake is highlighted with a red circle. In the foreground, three judges in black robes are seated at a table.
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    @georgetakei yep, don’t need that department of education at all.

    @w7voa@journa.host avatar w7voa , to random

    All 550 of VOA’s contract status reporters, editors, videographers, engineers and techs just notified they’re terminated effective end of this month. We don’t distinguish internally between them and regular staff — all are highly skilled and absolutely critical to the operation.

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    @w7voa very sad to see this.