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RTDNTOTO 🐻 Random Thoughts Deserving No Thread Of Their Own 20 (2025)

luckless pedestrian said:
yeah, your algorithm is all messed up
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luckless pedestrian said:
yeah, your algorithm is all messed up
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Here, let's give her some material assistance.

Dandy, click on the following links. It's for your own good.
uk.news.yahoo.com

Cute bear cub spotted nibbling on mother's ear

A heartwarming scene captured in the wilderness of Alaska's Lake Clark National Park reveals the remarkable patience of a mother bear. In a series of adorable photographs captured by photographer Christine Haines, a persistent bear cub can be seen playfully pawing at its mother's face, all while...
uk.news.yahoo.com uk.news.yahoo.com


www.dailypaws.com

Having a Bad Day? Here's 30 Pictures of Puppies to Cheer You Up

Here's a list of 30 breeds with the cutest puppies, including huskies, German shepherds, corgies, and more.
www.dailypaws.com www.dailypaws.com

 
I'm going to be back on KPGF 93.7 FM (Reno's Talk!) next Tuesday, June 3, at 9 a.m. PDT. Live with J Biggs! For my "second hit of the blunt*."

We never got around to talking about my books on my first appearance, so I have to come back. Darn.

I'll post a link to the show before we go live.

Jim

* no actual blunt.
 
Maister said:
Here, let's give her some material assistance.

Dandy, click on the following links. It's for your own good.
uk.news.yahoo.com

Cute bear cub spotted nibbling on mother's ear

A heartwarming scene captured in the wilderness of Alaska's Lake Clark National Park reveals the remarkable patience of a mother bear. In a series of adorable photographs captured by photographer Christine Haines, a persistent bear cub can be seen playfully pawing at its mother's face, all while...
uk.news.yahoo.com uk.news.yahoo.com


www.dailypaws.com

Having a Bad Day? Here's 30 Pictures of Puppies to Cheer You Up

Here's a list of 30 breeds with the cutest puppies, including huskies, German shepherds, corgies, and more.
www.dailypaws.com www.dailypaws.com

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Squeeeeee!
 
Maister's dog link reminded me that the wife and kids want a second dog (puppy). Just for giggles I checked several shelters around here and it looks like every dog is a pit mix of some type or a really little dog. (We don't want a little dog).

Part of me wants a doodle mix because of the allergy in our house, but I have mixed feelings knowing the amount of work their coats need and I am not a fan of the curly hair look. Our current dog is a lab mix and is phenominal and loves other dogs. My sister has a golden that is a wonderful dog, but they have spent a fortune dealing with health issues.
 
michaelskis said:
Maister's dog link reminded me that the wife and kids want a second dog (puppy). Just for giggles I checked several shelters around here and it looks like every dog is a pit mix of some type or a really little dog. (We don't want a little dog).

Part of me wants a doodle mix because of the allergy in our house, but I have mixed feelings knowing the amount of work their coats need and I am not a fan of the curly hair look. Our current dog is a lab mix and is phenominal and loves other dogs. My sister has a golden that is a wonderful dog, but they have spent a fortune dealing with health issues.
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Some doodles have straight hair.
 
I don't mind desk sharing. I do mind chair sharing. My chair was the perfect height until sharing.
 
When I go to Costco, I do not take a cart into the warehouse. People say that it's so that I can't buy much since I have to carry everything. That is a neat side effect, but that's not the main reason.
 
We have Verizon for our cell phones and hate it. The coverage in this area is horrible. ATT is not stellar, but it is a heck of a step up. When we moved here at last summer, we had ATT hooking up the internet to our house and the sales person asked about our phones. The numbers they provided were not awesome and would have cost us a bit more.

Fast forward to last night, we went to Target to get a computer mouse and a couple of other things. While we were there, we were approached a person who works for ATT asking about our phones. Almost ever time, we would have just informed them that we were not interested. However we entertained the conversation a bit and very quickly realized a direct benefit of going with his promotion to switch. I also made sure that the prices were locked in and that it was not an introductory rate.
 
jumbach said:
When I go to Costco, I do not take a cart into the warehouse. People say that it's so that I can't buy much since I have to carry everything. That is a neat side effect, but that's not the main reason.
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I usually avoid the cart so I can get around all the people waiting in line for samples. Also I am required to take my daughter who likes to try each sample.
 
My middle was visiting for doctor appointments and I took some personal time this morning and spoiled her with breakfast and shopping - I feel like I treat my now adult kids like grandchildren, spoiling them in a way I did not do when they were growing up - that, or I have unchecked working mom guilt that is coming out now they are adults
 
luckless pedestrian said:
My middle was visiting for doctor appointments and I took some personal time this morning and spoiled her with breakfast and shopping - I feel like I treat my now adult kids like grandchildren, spoiling them in a way I did not do when they were growing up - that, or I have unchecked working mom guilt that is coming out now they are adults
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I think my wife is the same way. She missed out on a lot when the girls were growing up and I feel like that's part of the reason we've continued to be so generous with them financially now even though they're 22 and 19.
 
As a city employee, we are not permitted to comment on facebook posts about the city - whether positive or negative. This morning, a downtown business posted that the big downtown project has killed 5 businesses and they might be next if business doesn't pick up. I went to her store and comforted her about the post in person and noted that her 5 examples did not close because of the project; one closed before project started, one was closing due to ownership retirement, one closed of internal issues (as they had posted previously) and the last 2 weren't even in the project area. The retailer said she did it that way to encourage more business, not as a negative.

I let admin know the situation and they agreed it was complete misinformation, but they will not post a correction statement. Just very frustrating that something like that is not corrected - but hey I guess that what's social media is for, spewing misinformation.
 
If you are doing cold sales emails and I don't respond, don't try to guilt me in not responding to your emails (especially in the subject line or worse, one called a Councilor once wtf) - I am not obligated to respond to sales emails, that's bat$#%^ crazy
 
Planit said:
As a city employee, we are not permitted to comment on facebook posts about the city - whether positive or negative. This morning, a downtown business posted that the big downtown project has killed 5 businesses and they might be next if business doesn't pick up. I went to her store and comforted her about the post in person and noted that her 5 examples did not close because of the project; one closed before project started, one was closing due to ownership retirement, one closed of internal issues (as they had posted previously) and the last 2 weren't even in the project area. The retailer said she did it that way to encourage more business, not as a negative.

I let admin know the situation and they agreed it was complete misinformation, but they will not post a correction statement. Just very frustrating that something like that is not corrected - but hey I guess that what's social media is for, spewing misinformation.
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I have a general policy of not commenting on anything the city is doing, with the exception of occasionally "liking" that there is a parade coming or the like. And, when I appear in local media, I always make sure the host disclaims that I am there as a private citizen who happens to work for the city, and I am not speaking on behalf of the city in any way, shape, or form.

With that said, though, they have told us that we do specifically have First Amendment rights about anything and everything, including city business, when not in city attire or on city property or time.
 
The Terminator said:
Jaguars are soooooooooo cute! Too bad they are dangerous apex predators.

wild-eye.com

THE JAGUARS OF THE PANTANAL

Check out this Wild Eye Podcast focusing on the our Jaguars of the Panatanal Photo Safari! This is one incredible safari experience.
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You must move closer to where they live. Come to Arizona where 8 have been spotted since the '90s. Where in Arizona? I won't tell you that because the jaguars and I have a deal to let them hunt in secret.
 
luckless pedestrian said:
If you are doing cold sales emails and I don't respond, don't try to guilt me in not responding to your emails (especially in the subject line or worse, one called a Councilor once wtf) - I am not obligated to respond to sales emails, that's bat$#%^ crazy
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If you resort to tattling get a sale, you're in the wrong business.
 
DVD said:
You must move closer to where they live. Come to Arizona where 8 have been spotted since the '90s. Where in Arizona? I won't tell you that because the jaguars and I have a deal to let them hunt in secret.
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Idk about relocating to the SW, the Bobcats & Pumas here in Buffalo need me to help protect their hunting grounds ;)
 
also, I was wondering on my way in to work today, if Ai is an assemblage of information readily available on the internet at that moment, and then, let's say we all start using AI and not do original research, for example, doesn't that stagnate research to the point in time that the person started Ai? Doesn't someone need to keep thinking new stuff up or doing more research/science? I feel like this is a stupid question but asking it anyway lol
 
"Bananaball" is fun to watch. We watched the Texas Tailgaters vs Party Animals here in Reno last night.

Final: Party Animals 5, Texas Tailgaters 1.

(Or, if you are keeping actual baseball score, Party Animals 9, Texas Tailgaters 3, but that's not the score that matters.)

Jim
 
luckless pedestrian said:
also, I was wondering on my way in to work today, if Ai is an assemblage of information readily available on the internet at that moment, and then, let's say we all start using AI and not do original research, for example, doesn't that stagnate research to the point in time that the person started Ai? Doesn't someone need to keep thinking new stuff up or doing more research/science? I feel like this is a stupid question but asking it anyway lol
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You could ask RFK Jr. about the MAHA report.
 
luckless pedestrian said:
also, I was wondering on my way in to work today, if Ai is an assemblage of information readily available on the internet at that moment, and then, let's say we all start using AI and not do original research, for example, doesn't that stagnate research to the point in time that the person started Ai? Doesn't someone need to keep thinking new stuff up or doing more research/science? I feel like this is a stupid question but asking it anyway lol
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I don't think it's a stupid question. It's the most important question. If we become less educated, it seems like AI will be -necessarily - less educated, right? We are our own echo chamber. If we count on AI to innovate, that will be a mistake I bet.
 
Well, after last night's incident at the Banana Ball game, which my wife was able to quickly recogize and help me shut down, I agree I am definitely not ready to graduate from my therapy for GAD/cleithrophobia.

Alas, much of it is genetic, as my father and both his siblings had it. My uncle actually is now a full-on agoraphobic and hasn't been outside of his house in years. I really do NOT want to get to that point as I love being out and about. Just don't impede my movement or block me in. (Ever wonder why I don't do drive throughs?)

With that said, we had a great time once everything calmed down and we were seated. It's just hard for me to be around 13,000 people, each moving on an individual and unpredictable course that blocks me in. I know nobody does it intentionally, but I don't like it.

Jim
 
luckless pedestrian said:
Doesn't someone need to keep thinking new stuff up or doing more research/science?
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I posted a meme on these boards about a year ago that mocked the “Let go, and let god” sentiment and did a snarky switcheroo along the lines of “Let go, and let AI” and thought I could google it right now to retrieve my gif image to post here in response to your on-point questions.

Oh my, the irony:

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jumbach said:
So no more "Taylor's Versions?"

(I am a closet Swiftie myself, but lately I've been all about Chappell Roan, who I am on record as saying is going to be as big in five years as Taylor Swift is now.)
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I think she'll eventually release the Taylor Versions of Debut and Reputation. In her letter she says she's already rerecorded Debut and is about a quarter of the way with Reputation. It sounds like she just isn't liking how Reputation TV is sounding and is struggling with it.
 
While going through an old box in my office in preparation for carpet cleaning, I found a USA Today sports section from 2018.

No idea why I'm keeping it, except maybe for scores from seven years ago.

Jim

(Side note: does anyone actually read USA Today? It stopped being a decent paper over a decade ago.)
 
jumbach said:
While going through an old box in my office in preparation for carpet cleaning, I found a USA Today sports section from 2018.

No idea why I'm keeping it, except maybe for scores from seven years ago.

Jim

(Side note: does anyone actually read USA Today? It stopped being a decent paper over a decade ago.)
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I recently came across a copy I saved of USAToday with my ex-Father-in-Law (former NFL Line Judge) on the front page, being chewed out by Bill Cowher. I kept it because the first time my son saw it, he asked "Why is daddy yelling at grandpa?" (Cowher and I both wear goatees and ball caps - that's about the extent of a resemblance, I think). Still makes me chuckle a little bit ...
 
jumbach said:
While going through an old box in my office in preparation for carpet cleaning, I found a USA Today sports section from 2018.

No idea why I'm keeping it, except maybe for scores from seven years ago.

Jim

(Side note: does anyone actually read USA Today? It stopped being a decent paper over a decade ago.)
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When you go back in time, you will know the results of those games, can put money on them, and make a fortune.

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