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Artsy Fart of the Day: Classic NES Games Turned Into Digital Papercraft Illustrations

Steph Caskenette made these awesome illustrations.





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Make America Kittens Again With a New Chrome Extension That Replaces Pictures of Trump With Cats

Do you use Google Chrome? Do you want to look at pictures of kittens instead of Donald Trump? Install this! It doesn't work on every news site, but it's still pretty darn great. PS - If you already have the extension installed and you're trying to look at these examples, they'll all be replaced with kittens. It's magic!





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Enjoy This Glorious Cover of the 'Imperial March' Played on a Coffee Stirrer




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You Grow So Much Before Senior Year, You're Almost Unrecognizable





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Here's Why You Like the Smell of Your Own Disgusting Farts, You Gross Weirdo. Seriously, See a Doctor

Everyone likes the smell of their own brand. 

You've probably heard that one before, when you were ripping a real stinker in the car and rolling the windows up because you're a sadist. 

via GIPHY

But why do you like torturing innocent bystanders of your disgusting gas? Honestly, being subjected to your farts should be considered torture. Liking your farts is akin to waterboarding. You're a war criminal. You and your farts should sit before an international tribunal. 

Yes, you. 

Anyway, this video explains why you're such a sicko. ASAP Science continues to do great work in under five minutes. 

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Out Today: Uber Invasion #2

I wrote this in the newsletter about this one… It’s an especially horrible issue, but one I’m intensely proud of. It’s one of those rare books that I think may actually be unique for its genre, and the logical end point of the line of thinking that’s run through all my work in superheroes. Namely, […]




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Out Now: Uber Invasion #3

One book out today, being Uber Invasion 3, which is probably the most classically Uber issue I’ve dropped, being primarily focused on a single battle engagement.  Available from your local shop, or Comixology.





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A Warning from Maj. TurnerThis election is going to clearly define the rest of everybody’s life

You must watch this warning from a soldier who has everything on the line. ... READ MORE




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Essential Election Day Vote-Saving TipFrom Jay Ponti, Save Your Vote's Director of Voter Justice

Unless it’s absolutely necessary, do not accept a provisional ballot. Watch this clip from our recent Save Your Vote broadcast to find out why — and what to do if someone tries to shunt you to a provisional "placebo" ballot.... READ MORE











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Meta Quest Deals & Discussion

I thought I'd just start a new topic since they changed from Oculus to Meta nearly two years ago.

 

At any rate, meta was kind enough to give us a few weekly deals.








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First 4 Figures - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Hylian Shield (Collector's Edition) $59.99 at Best Buy

$50 off
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Subscription (Digital Delivery - Stackable) $26.99

GCMGames via Eneba has Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Subscription (Digital Delivery - Stackable) on sale for around $26.99 when you follow the instructions below:

Deal Instructions:

  • Go to product page
  • Click on Buy Now.
  • Click on "Got discount code?" under "Total Price" and apply discount code XGPUUS
  • Proceed to checkout.
  • Total price after service/payment fees should be around $26.99

Note: Codes are stackable, you can stack up to three years.





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We Do This After Every Election (Almost)

1) Are the Democrats too Right or Too Left?

2) The Democrats Have A Media Problem

3) Being a Democrat should be a Membership With Benefits

The first is a debate, the second is inarguable even if the prescriptions differ, the third is something which is also a good idea but no one ever  follows through with it.

There actually was a lot of money pumped into a media effort recently, and I don't like to dump on it because I suppose any effort should be encouraged, but that most of you have never heard of it tells the story.






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Discovering Your North Star: Crafting an Inspiring and Authentic Mission

Have you ever felt totally uninspired by those vague corporate mission statements? The ones that say things like “To be the world’s most trusted provider of integrated solutions”? Or by those vague New Year’s resolutions? The ones that say things like “Get in shape” or “Be a better person”? Blah blah blah. What does that ... Read more

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The Ultimate Guide to Questions to Ask a Guy: From Flirty to Deep

Having the right questions can make all the difference when getting to know a guy, whether you’re building a friendship or exploring a romantic connection. Conversations are more than just words; they’re opportunities to spark curiosity, foster understanding, and build meaningful bonds. This guide provides questions that help you move beyond small talk and create ... Read more

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Cultivating Mutual Respect: A Guide to Healthy Relationships

How do you build mutual respect, a quality that everyone values but few know how to cultivate consistently? We know it’s important—whether it’s in our personal relationships or at work—but actually developing and maintaining it can be challenging. This article is here to help you understand what mutual respect really means, why it matters, and ... Read more

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Empathy in Action: Techniques to Strengthen Relationships and Well-being

Empathy is one of those quiet superpowers that can reshape our lives for the better. It isn’t flashy, but it has an impact everywhere—from our closest relationships to the way we interact at work, and even how we perceive our broader society. For example, consider a parent who takes the time to understand their child’s ... Read more

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Mastering Rapport: Overcoming Challenges in Digital and In-Person Communication

Rapport is something we all seek, even if we don’t think about it every day. It’s that sense of connection, of feeling understood, and of moving smoothly with others in sync. Whether in our professional lives or at home, rapport matters—and it matters a lot more than we might realize. In today’s fast-paced, digital world, ... Read more

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Building Lasting Relationships Through Words of Affirmation

Words have the power to lift us up or tear us down, and nowhere is this more true than in our closest relationships. Understanding how language shapes our emotional connections can make all the difference between feeling deeply loved or feeling disconnected. One of the most potent tools for enhancing intimacy and trust in a ... Read more

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How to Use Conversation Starters to Make Meaningful Connections

Connecting with others is an essential part of both our personal and professional lives. Whether you’re meeting someone new, looking to break the ice at an event, or aiming to deepen an existing relationship, conversation starters can be more than just a casual question to fill the silence. They can be powerful tools for building ... Read more

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The Power of Self-Reflection: Transform Your Life from Within

Self-reflection may seem simple, but it holds the power to transform your life in surprising ways. It’s about taking the time to pause, look inward, and really understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. But why should anyone care? Well, because understanding yourself is the first step to improving anything about your life. Whether it’s better ... Read more

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The Vision and Strategy for Social Services: progress report

Social Services in Scotland: a shared vision and strategy for 2015-2020 was launched on World Social Work Day in March 2015 by the Social Work Services Strategic Forum.

A progress report summarising the range of work which is underway to implement the strategy has now been published. While this is a five year strategy, it is clear that even at this early stage real progress is being made collectively by all parts of the sector.  

Aileen Campbell, Minister for Children and Young People, who chairs the Strategic Forum, said:

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Pilotlight Evaluation - Invite to Tender

Iriss is seeking to commission an independent Evaluator for its Pilotlight programme to support the continued development and delivery of self-directed support (SDS) in Scotland. 

Pilotlight works with co-design teams of people to design pathways to self-directed support.  Now in its fourth year, the Pilotlight programme uses a design approach to demonstrate how to design support for seldom heard groups, provide more personalised and appropriate services and increase the marketplace of support providers.

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Iriss and the Care Inspectorate explore risk and innovation

In 2015, Iriss launched a joint project with the Care Inspectorate to explore strategic innovation, resilience and risk in the context of the Care Inspectorate’s mandate of scrutiny and improvement.

The project has comprised of an internal staff survey with 108 responses, two workshops with 18 staff members, and has sought to engage the wider Care Inspectorate workforce through the findings. 

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The story of Relationships Matter

Today, we've published the story of the Relationships Matter project. The two-year project was facilitated by Iriss and led by the Relationships Matter Collective, a group of inspirational practitioners and young people who were brave enough to challenge, and confident enough to promote, continued relationships between practitioners and young people as they leave care.

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iamsocialwork SUPER:vision Tour Glasgow

iamsocialwork, is a concept that was created by Zoë Betts in 2012, as a newly qualified social worker. It started out as a small, local event in London and has grown into a series of UK-wide events, which offer opportunities for student, recently qualified and qualified social workers to come together to strengthen professional links, peer networks and practice.

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Staf to manage Relationships Matter website

Relationships Matter was a project led by the Relationships Matter Collective, a group of inspirational practitioners and young people who were brave enough to challenge, and confident enough to promote, continued relationships between practitioners and young people as they leave care.

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