Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said she wants all 19 defendants in her sprawling election interference case to be tried together. That’s unlikely.
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четверг, 31 августа 2023 г.
Mini Apple Crate #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Grossmiller on Thingiverse:
A 1/18 scale apple crate.
Download the files and learn more
Every Thursday is #3dthursday here at Adafruit! The DIY 3D printing community has passion and dedication for making solid objects from digital models. Recently, we have noticed electronics projects integrated with 3D printed enclosures,...
AI rap stars? Virtual reality concerts? The future of hip-hop is here.
Dr. Taj Frazier, host of PBS’ “Hip-Hop and the Metaverse,” discusses hip-hop artists exploring new frontiers of creativity with the help of emerging technology.
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Deburring AFA Red Tool Case #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Shared by Badowtie on Thingiverse:
I redesigned this case to more accurately fit the red aluminum deburring tool along with 10 spare cutters. The lid supports a piece of 1/2″ foam to keep the tools in place while stored.
The latches have been remade so the back side has permanently attached hinges while the front hinges are sized correctly...
See Right Through You – Modern Vase with Hole #3Dprinting #3DThursday

rwmech shared this project on Thingiverse!
“See Right Through You” is a modern vase with a hole in it. This print does not require any supports to print and is an impressive 3D print you and your friends will talk about. Also a great piece that can be scaled and sold in your etsy or 3D Print store.
Download files: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6165974
Every...
Clarence Thomas plays the victim while disclosing trips from Harlan Crow
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas begrudgingly disclosed largesse from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. He also keeps playing the victim.
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среда, 30 августа 2023 г.
LIVE NOW! SHOW and TELL 8/30/2023 with @blitzcitydiy #ShowandTell @adafruit
The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! Right now! 8/30/2023 at 7:30pm Eastern.
Hosted this week by Liz Clark.
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Ron DeSantis denied human-caused climate change. Idalia wanted a word.
Hurricane Idalia hit Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday morning a week after Gov. Ron DeSantis denied the existence of human-caused climate change.
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My daughter’s first day at her new school was spent in lockdown. This is America.
UNC Chapel Hill school shooting meant my child's first day of seventh grade was spent in lockdown. This is America in 2023: No one is safe from gun violence.
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John Eastman gives Clarence Thomas a cursed endorsement
Donald Trump’s former lawyer, who’s facing charges he tried to overthrow the 2020 election, signed an open letter vouching for Clarence Thomas’ integrity.
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EL Cowboy Hat #WearableWednesday #DMB

A really nice lit up cowboy hat sent in to us. EL products proved to be the perfect solution for Dave Matthews Band’s Fire Dancer.
Get started on your own concert ready attire with EL Wire and the Adafruit Learning System
Every Wednesday is Wearable Wednesday here at Adafruit! We’re bringing you the blinkiest, most fashionable, innovative,...
Is the Future 3D Printed Shoes? – Adidas 4D Fusio – (CUT IN HALF)

3D-printed shoes require much less energy in production compared to traditional footwear manufacturing processes – are 3D printed shoes the future? Rose Anvil shared this video on Youtube!
Every Wednesday is Wearable Wednesday here at Adafruit! We’re bringing you the blinkiest, most fashionable, innovative, and useful wearables from around...
Hurricane Idalia intensifies to major Category 4 storm
Idalia strengthened to a Category 4 storm and is expected to remain an "extremely dangerous" hurricane when it makes landfall. NBC News' Bill Karins has the latest updates.
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вторник, 29 августа 2023 г.
Facing a shutdown, McCarthy struggles to get his unruly caucus in line
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is struggling to get members of his caucus to approve a stopgap spending measure that would stave off a government shutdown.
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'Persepolis' offers a glimpse of growing up amid a revolution
'Persepolis,' Marjane Satrapi’s award-winning autobiographical graphic novel, opens with a class photo of a row of young girls wearing identical black headscarves.
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Space Command at the Denver Art Museum

Colorado based artist Chris Bagley created Space Command. The kid-friendly, interactive show invites visitors to investigate the reality of space. The installation at the Denver Art Museum features astronaut helmets, out-dated electronics, digital projections, and more.
The installation repurposes vintage scientific equipment, Mylar, and...
Why was Miami Mayor Francis Suarez ever in the race for president?
A mayor who won fewer than 44,000 total votes in two elections had no business ever running for president.
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How Meadows’ removal claim in Georgia compares to Trump’s in New York
Trump's failed New York hush money removal gambit helps to understand Mark Meadows’ bid to take his Georgia case to federal court.
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понедельник, 28 августа 2023 г.
DeSantis receives backlash after racist killings in Jacksonville
After the racist killings in Jacksonville, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who claims his state is “where woke goes to die,” faced boos and widespread condemnation.
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The fight to protect Fani Willis from being removed is underway
The fight to protect Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from right-wing lawmakers in Georgia and block S.B. 92 is underway.
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A look inside a 3D printing company: Laser Bear Industries #3DPrinting @collingall
Laser Bear Industries in Nebraska provides 3D printing services for a wide range of items including toys and retro computing parts.
Recently they posted an interesting video tour of their facility. The variety of 3D printers is fabulous.
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Why Vivek Ramaswamy’s new take on Pence, Jan. 6 is so confusing
Vivek Ramaswamy has a problem with how Mike Pence handled his duties on Jan. 6, but the Republican entrepreneur's alternate vision is a confusing mess.
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Nikki Haley thinks we should all die at our desks, apparently
Republican candidate Nikki Haley's social security agenda is both terrible politics and immensely difficult to defend as sound policy.
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воскресенье, 27 августа 2023 г.
Adafruit Weekly Editorial Round-Up: CircuitPython 8.2.4, Ahsoka Lightsaber Prop-Maker RP2040 retrofit, Teddy Ruxpin Rebuild, and more!

ADAFRUIT WEEKLY EDITORIAL ROUND-UP
We’ve got so much happening here at Adafruit that it’s not always easy to keep up! Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. Each week we’ll be posting a handy round-up of what we’ve been up to, ranging from learn guides to blog articles, videos, and more.
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FBI Investigating Jacksonville Shooting as a Hate Crime
The FBI is investigating a racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, FL after police say a white man drove 40 miles in search of Black people to kill, leaving 3 dead. Florida State Senator Tracie Davis joins Katie Phang to discuss the impact the tragedy has had on the local community.
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Three people dead in racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, sheriff says
A white gunman fatally shot three Black people, and then himself, in a hate-motivated shooting at Jacksonville Dollar General. Sheriff T.K. Waters said a press conference, “the shooting was racially motivated and he hated Black people.”
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Jim Jordan is abusing his power. Fani Willis should call his bluff.
Now that Fani Willis is charging Trump with election interference, she faces similar harassment from Jordan, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
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суббота, 26 августа 2023 г.
Ten Machining Tools You Should Know About
In this BlondiHacks video, Quinn runs down her top ten “secret weapons” for a hobbyists machine shop. While some of these tools are only relevant to machining, others, like the different Loctite products, the backside deburring tool, tack hole punch, and =Scotch-Brite wheel, would be at home in any workshop.
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Shooting at Jacksonville store leaves multiple people dead, witnesses react
Witnesses react to a shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, where a gunman opened fire at a Dollar General killing multiple people. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has confirmed the shooter is among the multiple killed.
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Using White Bread to Stop a Plumbing Leak?
In this See Jane Drill video, Leah shows how you can temporarily stop a pipe leak with white bread. It’s for when a situation arises when you need to sweat on a new pipe and the wet, leaking existing pipe won’t allow you to properly heat it. The bread will stop the flow long enough to add the new pipe.
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It Totally Peaked in High School

From learning to spell SIGH using numbers on my calculator in 5th grade in an effort to oh-so-cooly express boredom to my classmates, to frantically accosting friends in the hallway in high school minutes before a calculus exam, begging to borrow their TI83s, because I had predictably forgotten mine at home, the calculator is weaved through...
The ironic anti-climax of Samantha's 'And Just Like That' cameo
Samantha's return to the “Sex and the City” extended universe on HBO's 'And Just Like That' season 2 finale reminded us that soulmates don't last forever.
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пятница, 25 августа 2023 г.
GOP launch probe into Fani Willis: 'This is all about the Trump protection racket'
The House Judiciary Committee launches a probe into Fulton County DA Fani Willis's motivations for prosecuting former President Donald Trump. The committee, led by Republican Jim Jordan, seeks information about the investigation's coordination and funding sources. Joe Scarborough and Michael Steele highlight the political gesture and underline that the investigation seems more aligned with the politics of drama than genuine legislative...
Ruby Freeman’s heroics gave us the MAGA mug shots we deserve
Without Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss resisting immense pressure to lie, Trump’s historic mug shot may have never happened.
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‘It’s narcissism with steroids’: Trump’s misguided complaints about two tiers of justice
Host of "Politics Nation" Rev. Al Sharpton and Editor-at-large of The 19th Errin Haines join Nicolle Wallace to debunk Donald Trump's claims that he has been a victim of a “two-tiered” justice system.
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Google Introduces MediaPipe for Raspberry Pi #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi

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In response to the exponentially growing demand for accessible machine learning (ML) tools on embedded systems, researchers have introduced an innovative solution designed to empower developers working with Raspberry Pi single-board computers. The new framework, MediaPipe for Raspberry Pi, offers a Python-based software...
Trump has a mug shot and GOP candidates are brawling. None of it matters for 2024.
Trump has a mug shot, Republican candidates are brawling, and if Trump does become the 2024 nominee, it would create a political dynamic not seen in a century.
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четверг, 24 августа 2023 г.
Mark Meadows surrenders to authorities in Georgia
Mark Meadows, former chief of staff to former President Trump and a co-defendant of his in Georgia, has surrendered to authorities in Fulton County. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports on the charges Meadows faces and his request to move his case to federal court.
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Rietveld Birdhouse 54 #3DThursday #3DPrinting

Arnosje shares:
I am proud to present you the ultimate Rietveld fusion. If you perform a fusion on a chair and a wheelbarrow you get a birdhouse!
I have printed my Rietveld Birdhouse 54 in white so it will combine with my other birdhouses. You might want to paint it in the typical Rietveld colors.
download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6178295
Every...
LED strip L 45 90 degree angle channel diffuser inside and outside corner #3Dprinting #3DThursday

xanatos451 shared this project on Thingiverse!
Wasn’t particularly thrilled with most of the LED diffuser channel corners out there, so decided to create my own. These were designed to be as close to an exact fit as the end-caps that come with the channel, and as minimalistic as possible while still being sturdy enough to print. These are...
The Ramaswamy-Pence stand-off was the most telling moment of the debate
Vivek Ramaswamy and Mike Pence's exchange says a lot about the dark direction the Republican party could be heading in.
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среда, 23 августа 2023 г.
These GOP candidates are not serious people. The debate proved it.
The debate was hosted by Fox News, and candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis had nothing original to say.
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Lawrence: Trump's mugshot will be the greatest humiliation of his life
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell details the very busy day of surrender and losing in court for Donald Trump's co-defendants in Fulton County, including the surrender of Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who will have the most famous mug shot for one day until Trump surrenders in Atlanta and his mug shot enters the history books as the most “humiliating” photograph of Trump's life.
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Trump co-defendants Meadows, Clark lose bid to delay arrests in Georgia
Jeffrey Clark and Mark Meadows both filed motions to block their arrest in Fulton County while they try to move their cases to federal court. On Wednesday, a federal judge denied those requests.
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ASK AN ENGINEER 8/23/2023 LIVE!
ASK AN ENGINEER 8/23/2023 LIVE! – video.
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Preview to tonight's debate through 2016 flashbacks
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Ana Cabrera to highlight key 2016 GOP debate moments that could serve as a preview for the first GOP debate of the 2024 cycle.
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SHOW and TELL 8/23/2023 #ShowandTell
The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! 8/23/2023 – video.
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Elon Musk is acting like he wants to break his own company
Elon Musk’s plans to disable the block feature and remove headlines from news articles, among others, show that he has no understanding of his company.
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The TCL RayNeo X2 #WearableWednesday

In recent years it feels like the promise of wearable augmented reality glasses has taken a back burner. These new glasses rom TCL show that AR certainly hasn’t gone away.
TCL is better known [by me] for their line of affordable tv’s. The RayNeo X2 boast the capability to instantly translate text and speech. More from Mashable:
These glasses...
Rudy Giuliani speaks following booking at Fulton County jail
Rudy Giuliani addressed reporters after surrendering to Fulton County authorities on charges related to his alleged attempts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia with former President Donald Trump. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports on the scene following Giuliani’s statement and who will be representing him in court.
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вторник, 22 августа 2023 г.
Poll: Trump voters trust him more than family members, faith leaders
A new national poll found that Donald Trump’s supporters see him as a more reliable source for the truth than their friends, relatives, and faith leaders.
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Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis' bond set for $100,000 in Georgia
Jenna Ellis, a former lawyer for former President Trump and one of his co-defendants in Georgia, has had her bond set for $100,000 in Fulton County. NBC News' Ryan Reilly reports on the charges she faces.
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New paint gives extra insulation, saving on energy, costs, and carbon emissions #ArtTuesday

Increase your R-value with a coat of paint designed at Stanford. Via Stanford:
The newly invented paints have two layers applied separately: an infrared reflective bottom layer using aluminum flakes and an ultrathin, infrared transparent upper layer using inorganic nanoparticles that comes in a wide range of colors. The infrared spectrum...
понедельник, 21 августа 2023 г.
Vivek Ramaswamy epitomizes GOP’s problem with young voters
Raising the voting age to 25 and using a citizenship test as a barrier to voting.
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Legal troubles are mounting for two elected officials in Georgia
Georgia’s lieutenant governor and a state senator could find their jobs at risk after Fani Willis’ racketeering indictment against Trump and associates.
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A New Analog Synthesizer Soundtrack for Fritz Lang’s Metropolis #MusicMonday
Metropolis is one of the greatest films of all time. As a pioneering science fiction story, a fierce attack on class structure, and an astonishing display of early special effects, it’s one of those movies that must be seen to be believed. Now a duo has brought the rich depth of analog synthesizers to bring something new to the score. Here’s more from Tomer Baruch & Alex Brajkovic:
One of the most significant themes in the...
The problem with the Bradley Cooper prosthetic nose controversy
Netflix YouTube trailer for 'Maestro,' about legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein, sparked controversy over Bradley Cooper's prosthetic. Is the nose news?
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Easy dollhouse miniature Jars made from everyday items
Neat video from Queen City Minis. Definitely the coolest use of glue sticks we’ve seen in a while!
Learn how to make miniature “glass” jars with simple everyday items. I used hot glue sticks, paper fasteners, colored pencils, buttons, paper, and string. Decorating the jars was a lot of fun.
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Why Trump canceled his press conference on bogus election claims
Why did Donald Trump scrap his plan to peddle election lies at a press conference? Because he's finally starting to listen to his lawyers.
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воскресенье, 20 августа 2023 г.
Understanding Blue Marking Fluid
I have known about (and even used) machinist blue marking fluid over the years. But until this Adam Savage video, I did not actually know what it was comprised of (blue lacquer) and what its specifically designed to do (reflect scribe markings better than black or other colors and to be the only thing that’s scratched through — not the work piece itself).
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5.1 magnitude earthquake reported near Ojai, Calif.
NBC News' reports from Los Angeles on a 5.1 magnitude earthquake that was reported near Ojai, California, and this comes as Tropical Storm Hilary is making its way towards Southern California.
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Southern California under state of emergency as Hilary nears
NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports from Los Angeles as millions across Southern California and the southwestern region of the U.S. are under flood watches and warnings after Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in Mexico.
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Learn About Gaps in the Rainbow and Spectrometry From PBS
Expand your mind and understanding of wavelengths from Be Smart on YouTube:
Over 200 years ago, scientists were looking at sunlight through a prism when they noticed that part of the rainbow was missing. There were dark lines where there should have been colors.
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Why Trump's fourth indictment hits differently for Black Georgians like me
Black voter turnout in Georgia in 2020 was a huge factor in Donald Trump's defeat there. His attempt to overturn election results was an attack on Black voters.
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US Cities That Changed Their Names
Fun video from Weird History that covers some US cities that changed their names. Some reasons for renaming aren’t quite as prosaic as you’d imagine. For example, one story even involves a game show!
Some US cities and towns were named after a founder, a nearby geological feature, or a place the settlers had come from, but others had very unusual names.
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The grave warning at the heart of the bizarre Lil Tay death hoax saga
The Lil Tay death Instagram hoax took social media by storm. But the Twitter to Pop Crave to TMZ to Los Angeles pipeline reveals a big problem.
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суббота, 19 августа 2023 г.
Carving a Treasure Chest Out of a Log
Jimmy DiResta is insane. In this video, he finds a log that looks kind of like a treasure chest and turns it into just that. He follows none of the rules, forges his own way, and the results are amazing.
The chest was made for his friend Derick’s daughter’s wedding.
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Brooklyn Public Library’s The Book of HOV Limited-Edition Library Cards

On Monday, through a partnership between Roc Nation and Brooklyn Public Library, The Black Album special-edition library cards were released at Central Library. Don’t miss the full release schedule and branch info to get your hands on one of these limited-edition cards that will give you access to:
millions of free books and media; vinyl...
The Largest Mansions Ever in Manhattan
In this recent video, This House deep dives into the details behind NYC’s Gilded Age mansions. Many of these opulent and extravagant houses didn’t last long. The houses were (unsurprisingly) expensive to maintain, often families sold them to developers who then converted them into apartment buildings. Some are still standing today, like the Otto H. Kahn house on the UES, which become an all-girls Catholic school in 1934.
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пятница, 18 августа 2023 г.
‘Rare and historic’: California under first-ever tropical storm watch
California is under its first ever tropical storm watch as a Category 4 hurricane heads towards Los Angeles. It is expected to weaken as it makes landfall, but the threat of flash flooding and heavy rainfall remains.
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Why Trump's fourth indictment hits differently for Black Georgians like me
Black voter turnout in Georgia in 2020 was a huge factor in Donald Trump's defeat there. His attempt to overturn election results was an attack on Black voters.
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Doom now runs on a keycap powered by a modded Raspberry Pi #piday #raspberrypi #CanItRunDoom

In today’s episode of “Does it run DOOM?” we have keycap. Shared by TheKeebProject, this keycap runs off a custom pcb with a RP2040 chip and a modded Raspberry Pi DOOM Port. Picked up by PCGames:
If you want to try this out for yourself, Bob has made his project open source, so anyone can give it a go. The RP2040 Doom source code is available...
Watch Sarah Huckabee Sanders' nonsensical attack on a Black history course
After criticism over her administration’s action against the AP course on African American studies, the Arkansas governor suggested the course breeds “hate.”
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четверг, 17 августа 2023 г.
Ornamental Cat Paw Box Feet #3DThursday

Want to give your boxes the luxurious look of a clawfoot tub? This neat print will help you do just that. via Gear_Clinkz on Thingiverse
I looked everywhere for something like this but found nothing so I remixed Finger Cat Paw by alice3021 and turned it into an ornamental set of box feet along with a matching corner protector.
Read more.
Every...
Light Switch Protector #3DThursday #3DPrinting

cassidyjamesblaede shares:
Cover your light switches from pesky kids—or in-laws who forget you have smart lights!
Modified light switch cover/protector to add countersunk screw holes and either slightly rounded corners or completely rounded ends.
download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6108696
Every Thursday is #3dthursday...
Democrats plan to counter first GOP debate with TV ads and billboards in Milwaukee
The Democratic National Committee is planning to counter-program the first Republican primary debate in Milwaukee with TV ads, billboards and a significant ground presence. NBC News' Allie Raffa reports.
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Why 'pro-life' Texas is arguing in court that a fetus has no rights
'Pro-life' AG Ken Paxton argued Texas shouldn't compensate a state employee for a miscarriage on the job, arguments that contradict his positions on abortion.
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The problem(s) with Tim Scott’s newest pitch on Biden, economy
Tim Scott’s first economic pitch — we were better off three years ago — was wrong. His new pitch — we were better off one year ago — is just as bad.
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Swerry Universal Cherry Button 24mm Conversion #3DThursday #3DPrinting

TheOpponent shares:
This is a 24mm conversion of the current 30mm Swerry model. It includes the cylinder, non-O-ring plunger, and normal height nut from the original publication. Each piece was reduced in size to 83% except the joints and switch holes.
download the files on: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6092707
Every Thursday is...
Alleged threat against Chutkan is reflective of GOP’s war against Black legal minds
Black folks who have soared in the legal field and found themselves at odds with Trump have faced some of the right’s fiercest, most bigoted vitriol.
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What a NATO official’s surprising statement reveals about the war in Ukraine
Stian Jennsen's remarks could weaken Ukraine’s negotiating position against Russia — but they could also be a realistic preview of the future.
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среда, 16 августа 2023 г.
Former FBI spy hunter admits he worked with a Russian oligarch
Charles McGonigal investigated Russian oligarchs as a top counterintelligence official at the FBI. He just pleaded guilty to taking money from one of them.
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Back to the Future of Tokyo Drift: MARTY, a Robotic Drifting DeLorean

If the DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future was going 88 miles per hour, but drifting, just where in time would it end up. Can you even drift that fast? We want to know. Here’s more, via SlashGear
Drifting is a sport that lots of people are into. It requires a high degree of car control to keep the vehicle sliding sideways while...
Appeals court upholds some abortion pill restrictions, but drug remains available for now
A federal appeals court has rolled back access to a commonly used abortion pill, mifepristone, by upholding parts of a lower court ruling, but the drug will remain on the market for now. NBC News' Laura Jarrett has details on the decision.
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CircuitPython Tutorials #BackToSchool #BackToSchool2023 #CircuitPython

Professor John Gallaugher has a superb learning resource for CircuitPython. He has shared this playlist on YouTube that he also uses for his undergrad students. Check it out!
August is Back to School Month here at Adafruit! Each week we’ll be bringing you #BackToSchool content! Stay tuned for product and gift guides, tutorials from the...
A Feather aircraft 6x thermocouple monitor #Feather #Arduino

Mark W Kiehl was looking to build a project monitoring six thermocouples on an aircraft. The requirements:
Read up to 6x K type thermocouples
Display temperature readings and indicate visually if any are lower or higher than normal.
Daylight readable display.
12 VDC power input
The circuit was designed using an Adafruit M0 Basic Feather...
вторник, 15 августа 2023 г.
Mark Meadows seeks to move Georgia conspiracy case to federal court
Mark Meadows has been indicted along with Trump and 17 other co-conspirators over their efforts to overturn Trump’s election loss in Georgia. Now Meadows is asking the court to move his case to a federal venue. Lawfare’s Anna Bower joins to discuss.
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'The Blind Side' isn't the only film that gets things wrong. All white savior movies do.
Former NFL player Michael Oher, whose story is told in the movie 'The Blind Side,' filed a lawsuit accusing Leigh Ann and Sean Tuohy of lying about adopting him.
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How Hong Seung-hye Uses Tech in Art

A pioneer in her field, Hong Seung-hye has been creating art for almost 40 years. Utilizing computer graphic design tools, she’s expanded her work to include flat and 3D artwork, sound pieces, architecture, and more. via Artsy
Hong was a pioneer in using computer tools for abstract painting. In these works, abstract images freely multiply,...
Why ER doctors like me are bracing for a big Covid surge this fall
Throughout the past month, Covid cases have been ticking back up, and emergency room doctors like me are bracing for an awful fall.
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NEW GUIDE: Adafruit Feather RP2040 RFM95 #AdafruitLearningSystem #RP2040 #LoRa @adafruit

A new guide added to the Adafruit Learning System: Adafruit Feather RP2040 RFM95
This is the Adafruit Feather RP2040 RF95 LoRa Radio. We call these RadioFruits, our take on a microcontroller with a “Long Range (LoRa)” packet radio transceiver with built-in USB and battery charging. It’s an Adafruit Feather RP2040...
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96 killed, hundreds missing in Hawaii wildfires
Local officials now say 96 people have died in the wildfires ripping through the town of Lahaina. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.
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House Dems urge Merrick Garland to investigate Clarence Thomas over gifts
Several Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging him to investigate Justice Clarence Thomas over lavish — and undisclosed — gifts.
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The Pervasive Advertising Inside of Cyberpunk 2077 #cyberpunk
In this fascinating, eye-opening piece, video game essayist, Adam Srayi, takes a deep dive into all of the advertisements found in Cyberpunk 2077. He looks at how these ads contribute to the worldbuilding of the game, what they say about Night City circa 2077, and then you dollies back to take a wider look at advertising in the real world and its corrosive effects on the public commons and our psyches.
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The Most Emotional Video Game Music in the Unlikeliest of Places #MusicMonday #VideoGames #Gamer
David Wise is a master of his craft, he superbly makes “something that sounds like a doorbell at best sound like a piece of music” [in his own words]. Donkey Kong Country came out nearly 3 decades ago and the music still resonates; few scores so thoroughly describe a game as well as this one.
This piece from IGN goes through the history of Wise’s career and the making of the DKC soundtrack. The focal point is the water level...