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Explosions were heard in the city of Khorramabad in Lorestan Province, likely the result of a new âIsraeliâ attack on the Imam Ali military base. english.alahednews.news/fastneâŠ
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[Pictured: The Israeli and U.S. flags are projected on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City in celebration of the two countriesâ close ties on Feb. 11, 2020.
I've been accused of using "AI" a few times recently, and I think I found out why â the fact is you will have to pry my em dashes from my cold, dead, probably still typing hands.
I think the people that claim any em-dashes have to be the work of AI have never actually used a word processor, let alone have never actually written anything of substance other than a comment on Reddit or a post on 4chan.
Word even will translate "---" into an em-dash. So will other software.
You can easily type an em dash on a Mac keyboard with the Option key.
On Windows I used to use "WinCompose" to easily insert an em dash.
Maybe I'm dating myself here (53) but when I was in high school and learning how to type we were taught there were three common types of dashes.
A "dash" (-). Used for hyphenating words.
An "en dash" (--). Used for a "series":
The 2nd World War occupied the World's consciousness between 1939--1945.
And an "em dash" (---). Used for various typographical purposes.
@gme @BernieDoesIt Yeah, the knowitall I quoted apparently can't tell a hyphen from an en dash, so joke's on them.
I admit em dashes may be stylistically over the top for a 500 character tweet or toot, but they've crept in from my other, longer writing. That's not an apology, just a clarification đ
Funnily enough, I find that en and em dashes are more easily available on my (Android) phone keyboard than on physical computer keyboards. Ive had to setup my own shortcuts for them on my laptop.
@gme @BernieDoesIt Interesting. In Word, --- on a line by itself is translated to a section separator line going the whole page width. -- in the middle of a sentence with a letter directly after with no space becomes what I thought was an em-dash. Is it really just an en-dash? - vs â vs â It's hard to tell. From Word: â Well, dang: it's been an en-dash the whole time.
In my personal opinion, there's always going to be a higher class, no matter how much us, the lower class fight it, sorry, but its the truth, and no less, so my goal is to join the higher class.
A passenger flew from Delhi to Ahmedabad on the same Air India aircraft just 2 hours before its next flight. He reports witnessing "unusual things" onboard.
...India aircraft just 2 hours before its next flight. He reports witnessing "unusual things" onboard.
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Before âcommitting suicideâ, Boeing whistleblower John Barnett warned of major quality issues in the company's 787 aircraft that could lead to a fatal crash. Today: Air India Boeing 787 bound for London crashes shortly after takeoff ! redd.it/1l9tx66
i really hope shah jr. is sitting next to netenyahu watching both these countries burn. operation dying lion. never again will iran have a dictatorship backed by the dogs of the west.
Vance Boelter, the suspect wanted for fatally shooting a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband has reportedly been identified, according to the Associated Press.
Iranâs air defense forces have shot down another stealth F-35 fighter jet belonging to the Zionist regime, a day after they struck and destroyed two of these advanced jets along with multiple drones.
Just arrived downtown. It's packed. Already incomparable to last weekend. Not just a single rally or march but many, in different parts of downtown (in this video, two rallies meet)
I'll be documenting the protest and likely police violence in this thread đ
Just ran up the march to the front. The whole thing might be half a mile long, maybe more. Police only observing and blocking highway entrances so far.
The crowd is staying put. Still a ton of energy. Still 100% peaceful. We're seeing LAPD and the Marines getting busy in the background, clearly planning something.
Down the block, hundreds, maybe over a thousand cops: LAPD, LASD, horses, anti riot vehicles... Even when it's local "law enforcement" and not the national guard or Marines, you can tell they are at war against their own people.
Calm interlude over. They are pushing us out of the park using flashbangs and rubber bullets. But all exits seem obstructed by police barrages. Everyone is confused and unsure where we can go
In addition to celebrating the birthday of President Donald Trump, today marks the 250th anniversary of the Army. There will be a grand military parade down Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC and festivities to mark the celebration.
Before âcommitting suicideâ, Boeing whistleblower John Barnett warned of major quality issues in the company's 787 aircraft that could lead to a fatal crash. Today: Air India Boeing 787 bound for London crashes shortly after takeoff ! redd.it/1l9tx66
Had not expected to be pulled into the Boston Pride parade but as soon as a group saw my double-sided LED #NoKings protest sign I got abducted, but in a good, non-ICE way. Happy to Ally Up on a day of inclusion with Liberty and Justice for All. I got my steps in and my batteries held up.
The gallery is just as responsible for this incident as the tourists.
Who the hell leaves a priceless, crystal, chair, just sitting out on the floor with not even some rope and stanchions to cordon it off for its protection?
I mean, the tourist is an idiot, but the gallery curators are fucking morons!
#NoKings Survived the urban hellscape of the SFBA east bay â helicopter gunships, killer drones, wave after wave of cyborg soldiers coming at us, unstoppable đ±đ
Yeahno. It was quite a large crowd in Fremont where I went, but the energy was almost 100% positive. In addition to the large number of people marching, holding signs, etc, there were huge numbers of people driving by and honking. The two major dangers out there were sunburn and dehydration. I took a number of pictures and video
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Valve don't exactly like to give out sales numbers, so we often have to make educated guesses but sometimes with huge hits like Black Myth: Wukong, it gives us a slightly clearer idea on how the Steam Deck is actually selling.
Cuba, a developing country with inherited disadvantages from colonialism and neocolonialism, faces unique challenges due to the US-imposed economic blockade.
The blockade significantly limits Cuba's access to financing, technology, and external sources of income.
Cuba's ability to sustain itself and advance social development under such conditions is remarkable, considering the goals and actions of its aggressors.
that grease was yucko. looked like milky sludge. the bearings are ok though so now i just need to pull this shaft apart which means i have to pop off this little snap ring on the end, apparently
I recently read a thread elsewhere that says one big reason for Nintendo's enduring popularity is their use of mascots: Mario, Link, Kirby, and Samus. But I have to say, PC gaming has its own mascots too. And if you grew up on PC gaming, you know exactly who Iâm talking about. To me, these are the most obvious PC gaming mascots:
Sir Graham
Sierraâs signature character. Heâs the protagonist of King's Quest, the game that pretty much "made" PC gaming. If youâve ever typed "look at tree" only to die instantly, you know this guy.
Guybrush Threepwood
For a good long time, the Monkey Island series was the jewel of PC adventure games, and Guybrush was the poster child. For an entire generation of smart-alecks, Guybrush was what made pointing and clicking actually cool.
Commander Keen
PCâs answer to Mario, but with a football helmet and a pogo stick. If you played Keen, you knew that saving the galaxy could happen in between spelling homework and dinner. The alien menace never stood a chance.
Duke Nukem
Duke started out as just another run-and-gun guy, but Duke Nukem 3-D turned him into a legend. Those one-liners were the soundtrack of every â90s gaming session. If your parents ever walked in at the wrong time, you know exactly which line I mean.
B.J. Blazkowicz
Possibly the oldest mascot here, since Wolfenstein dates back to 1981. But it was Wolfenstein 3-D where B.J. got a face and a vendetta. Heâs been fighting Nazis since before most of us knew what a floppy disk was.
Jill of the Jungle
Jill is the game that put Epic on the map. She was Epicâs answer to Commander Keen, and while the graphics werenât exactly cutting edge, the level design made up for it. Plus, Jill could turn into a bird. That never gets old.
Doomguy
Probably the most recognizable of the bunch. When people think of PC gaming, Doomguyâs battered face at the bottom of the screen is what flashes in their mind. Doom is forever, and so is the guy with the shotgun.
Gordon Freeman
For a whole generation, Half-Life is PC gaming. Gordon Freeman in that orange hazard suit, holding his crowbar, is basically the Valve logo in human form. He never says a word and still manages to be iconic.
Vault Boy
You donât actually play as Vault Boy, but heâs everywhere in Fallout. His little thumbs-up and cheesy grin follow you from the vault to the wasteland. With the TV series, heâs basically mainstream now. No mascot is more cheerful about the end of the world.
Kerrigan
The Zerg Queen of Blades herself. If youâre into Starcraftâand millions areâKerrigan is the face you remember. Blizzard made her the ultimate badass, and she wears it well.
Geralt of Rivia
Geralt first found fame on PC. The original Witcher didnât even get a console port, so for a while Geralt was our little secret. Now heâs everywhere, but if you played those early games, he still feels like a PC icon.
Chell
Portalâs silent protagonist. You only ever see her in reflections or through portals, but somehow she sticks in your memory anyway. If thereâs ever a Hall of Fame for "quietly iconic," Chell gets a spot.
Faith Connors
Maybe not as famous as some others here, but Faith deserves her place. Mirrorâs Edge is the best first-person parkour youâll ever play, and Faithâs red glove and city-leaping acrobatics are instantly memorable.
Madeline
Celeste is one of the greatest indie platformers ever made, and Madeline is what makes it work. Sheâs determined, stubborn, and endlessly relatable. Iâve never wanted to climb a mountain so much in my life.
Goose
The newest mascot, but maybe the most beloved. Untitled Goose Game turned one honking bird into the hero none of us expected but all of us needed. An awkward bird never looked so adorable.
So there you have it: the PC gaming mascot hall of fame. They may not have a theme park, but letâs be honest, nobodyâs ever wanted to watch Mario lock eyes with Doomguy at the breakfast table. The world just isnât ready for that much star power in one room.
As a pc gamer, I disagree with the premise. PC gaming doesn't have a mascot squad because PC Gaming isn't a monolith, whereas Nintendo (or Xbox or Playstation) is.
You want THE PC gaming mascot? It's Steve from Minecraft. No other character, not even Doom Guy, comes even remotely close.
Give this a careful read. This appears to be now the predominant sentiment in Iran. Itâs almost comical Netanyahu talking about Iranians ârising upâ. Clearly no idea how people in most of the global south feel about their own history, pain, and heritage.
Can I be so bold as to say I may have figured something out? It is probably something all of you already know, as I can be a bit slow on the uptake. I keep hearing from the sheep-types that they reâŠ
#NoKings #SantaCruz #California Lots of people, lots of smiles. No police, no violence. Crowd: "Whose streets? Our streets!" Organizers: "Please stay on the sidewalks!" Crowd: "Whose sidewalks? Our sidewalks!"
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#Seattle #NoKings I can't know how many are here but it's in the thousands. Just crossing Cal Anderson Park and getting onto Pine has taken an hour. The last time that happened was the Women's March.
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Iranâs security establishment still does not understand where they are. This is an existential regime change war, not a bit of light evening sparring to be conducted in rounds of orderly missâŠ
So funny story at #NoKings today: On the way to rally, I played Peter Paul and Mary's classic protest song "If I Had a Hammer" for our "youngling" (12 y/o grand-nephew) explaining how it was significant for its use during civil rights and anti-war protests.
We start marching ... and someone starts singing it. đą
To encourage the crowd nearby, between 3rd and 4th verses, I shout out "C'mon all you hippies!" and everyone laughed ...
... and then really started singing louder. đșđČ
Bernie Isn't In Epstein Files
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in reply to Bernie Isn't In Epstein Files • • •Allan Haverholm
in reply to George E. đșđžâ„đșđŠđ”đžđłïžâđđłïžââ§ïž • • •George E. đșđžâ„đșđŠđ”đžđłïžâđđłïžââ§ïž
in reply to Allan Haverholm • • •I just now saw your original post. Oops.
I think the people that claim any em-dashes have to be the work of AI have never actually used a word processor, let alone have never actually written anything of substance other than a comment on Reddit or a post on 4chan.
Word even will translate "---" into an em-dash. So will other software.
You can easily type an em dash on a Mac keyboard with the Option key.
On Windows I used to use "WinCompose" to easily insert an em dash.
Maybe I'm dating myself here (53) but when I was in high school and learning how to type we were taught there were three common types of dashes.
A "dash" (-). Used for hyphenating words.
An "en dash" (--). Used for a "series":
And an "em dash" (---). Used for various typographical purposes.
Allan Haverholm
in reply to George E. đșđžâ„đșđŠđ”đžđłïžâđđłïžââ§ïž • • •@gme @BernieDoesIt Yeah, the knowitall I quoted apparently can't tell a hyphen from an en dash, so joke's on them.
I admit em dashes may be stylistically over the top for a 500 character tweet or toot, but they've crept in from my other, longer writing. That's not an apology, just a clarification đ
Funnily enough, I find that en and em dashes are more easily available on my (Android) phone keyboard than on physical computer keyboards. Ive had to setup my own shortcuts for them on my laptop.
George E. đșđžâ„đșđŠđ”đžđłïžâđđłïžââ§ïž
in reply to Allan Haverholm • • •J. R. DePriest :EA DATA. SF:
in reply to George E. đșđžâ„đșđŠđ”đžđłïžâđđłïžââ§ïž • • •Interesting.
In Word, --- on a line by itself is translated to a section separator line going the whole page width.
-- in the middle of a sentence with a letter directly after with no space becomes what I thought was an em-dash. Is it really just an en-dash?
-vsâvsâIt's hard to tell.
From Word:
âWell, dang: it's been an en-dash the whole time.