@anthracite This is gold. :D
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@lorxus @deejvalen I loooove the salmon farming software story :D
@deejvalen It's a song off an album by the Seattle Garages: https://thegarages.bandcamp.com/album/percolate-or-lofi-hip-hop-brews-to-siesta-kill-gods-to
I'm pretty sure if "crispwave" isn't really a thing yet, it will be soon. But I just love the absurdity of the song name. XD
@irisjaycomics Maybe they were tired by then?
@hystericempress It's cool, it's cool, we have cookies.
They're disk-shaped, yes.
we asked five different ancient greek philosophers to name every bean in this glass jar
socrates: why?
plato: ok hold on let me get out a scroll so i can list them
aristotle: how can i name them unless i know their genders
heraclitus: they're all named dave, done
diogenes: [disqualified for eating the beans]
@kotep Beautiful. :D
part time job offer; phone work for a NY political org, $16/hr.
Citizen Action is Hiring Phone Canvassers!
Canvassers will be calling members and supporters of Citizen Action to provide opportunities for civic engagement, including electoral work.
Successful candidates must:
· Be personable and professional
· Be patient and persistent
· Have access to a tablet or laptop with internet access and a phone
· Be comfortable using basic online software
Training will be provided
Previous experience in issue or political campaigns is a plus.
Salary is $16/hr at 15-20 hours/week, evenings Monday-Friday
People of color strongly encouraged to apply.
Email your resume to Sheilah Davidson, sdavidson@citizenactionny.org
(They're a good org, they were involved in the (successful!) efforts to raise taxes in the state budget, the eviction moratorium, abolishing solitary confinement, etc. I'm not part of their staff though so I don't know any details about the job.)
re: COVID-19 vaccination
@kistaro Yay! May it treat you nicely, and I'm glad you're on your way to full vaccination. :)
re: pop quiz, media, silly
@zebratron2084 Well, to be fair, my knowledge of BBC shows pre-2000 is more or less limited to Red Dwarf, Doctor Who, and Monty Python. Everything isn't grungy enough for RD, and that's definitely not a Python costume, so that leaves the third thing. XD
re: pop quiz, media, silly
@zebratron2084 The First Doctor in their single colorized appearance.
re: pfizer vaccine
Today I am Achey but otherwise okay. No more fever. My left arm does feel like it got kicked by the ungulate of your choice, though.
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