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@rhizomaticthot Picturing an angry Iranian: "Why won't it implode goddammit?!"

the fast16 malware was almost certainly targeting spherical implosion simulations. left: unmodified LS-DYNA 970 right: LS-DYNA 970 modified with the relevant portions of fast16.sys both running a spherical implosion deck

@ABC Yee-haw!

Footage released by authorities in Wisconsin shows a suspect's car go flying over another vehicle as they attempted to flee. The suspect, who is being held on multiple charges, was eventually arrested after a short foot chase, officials said. abcnews.link/RmGHld5

@_andrewthecoder I wonder if a large number of intern-level candidates have fake entrepreneur titles on their CV.

I got an email from a company earlier today (rejection of course). And just as a joke (cuz I didn't figure anyone would monitor the email), I responded something like, "yeah you don't want an old guy with a quarter century of software engineering experience!" Within like 5 minutes, I got an email back saying that they are not allowed to consider my age, my rejection was because the [system] (they didn't say whether it was ATS or AI) stated that I was basically an intern level candidate. (keep in mind, the last 13 years of my career has been me working for myself and running business)!

@RetroMoviesDB Saw this movie many times when I was a kid, never as an adult, and I think I'm going to keep it that way.

Scoring an unjustified 67% on 🍅... The Rocketeer (1991) is perfect. Disney originally wanted Johnny Depp as Cliff Secord. After he passed, Billy Campbell (who looked just like the comic character) got the role and even cut his long hair and shaved for the screen test.

@gabagoolmarx Well, that was an interesting Wikipedia read.

It's called Kars4Kids, T. There's really no way I can tell you any more about it without sounding antisemtic.

@ChaseEnCashe Nearly a whole day's food consumed easily in 10 minutes and people wonder why everyone is fat. It's not a "contaminant" like seed oil--it the fucking calories

That shit says 1600 calories big dawg

@AustinTunnell This post could definitely use more photo examples.

People often say, “I hate when people paint brick! It ruins it.” But we’ve built some beautiful painted brick buildings at Building Culture. The key is knowing what kind of paint to use. Drop a dry brick into a bucket of water, and it will soak up moisture like a sponge. Brick is porous; it naturally absorbs water and releases it. The problem with typical paint, latex or oil-based, is that it forms a coating that essentially seals the brick. What happens when the brick gets wet? The water can’t get out. It’s trapped. This can ultimately damage the brick, particularly in climates where it freezes, and especially with historic, multi-wythe masonry buildings. The brick needs to breathe. But beyond the masonry's durability, it’s also an aesthetic issue. Peeling paint is ugly. The right answer is a mineral stain, and the three options are limewash, potassium silicate, and sol silicate. Mineral stains don't sit on top of the brick; they penetrate the surface and fuse with it. They are breathable, colored with earth pigments, highly alkaline – making them mold resistant – and, depending on which one you choose, can be far more durable. A well-applied sol silicate can last over 50 years. Limewash, on the other hand, washes away over time. Literally. But it doesn’t look like peeling paint. It looks weathered. It’s actually the look people are often going for, but they try to achieve it with a faux-aged finish. But if you just use the right material and then let time do its thing? You can get a beautiful outcome. See the pictures below. These were built in 2018, so the limewash is now 7+ years old. When first applied, it’s a solid white. But after seven years, the limewash is wearing away – in a natural way. If you want this look, use limewash. If you want a solid paint that will last for decades, use potassium silicate or sol silicate. The Germans actually invented potassium silicate in the 19th century because limewash wouldn’t hold up in their harsh climates. Sol silicate is a newer invention and very impressive. I think the reason people often hate on painted brick in the US is because 95% of the time, it’s the wrong paint. The rubber-like coating from oil-based, latex, and even many “masonry paints” smooths out all the texture of the brick. You lose a lot of character. Mineral stains don’t do this. It still feels like a real brick building. The texture comes through. People don’t go to Europe and hate the painted masonry buildings. They’re beautiful and charming. It’s because they’re using the right paint. One more key (and nerdy) fact for why people love European painted brick, but not US painted brick: mineral stains have a characteristic called “double refraction”. One light wave hits it, and it splits off two. It gives it this soft glow. But NOT glossy. It’s actually a chalky look – but doesn’t look flat (as we think of flat paint in the US, which reflects very little light). It’s chalky AND glows. That’s the double refraction. You simply can’t replicate this with petroleum-based products. It’s a chemical thing. Don’t get me wrong: I love natural brick buildings, and we do a lot of those. But, with the right paint, and for the right project, painted brick can be absolutely stunning. You can check out mineralstains dot com if you are looking for a supplier of quality mineral stains. Have had the owner on the podcast and he's extremely knowledgeable.

@rowanfornow Kind of, but there is a lot of color grading going on in these photos.

fyi women are highly aware when you look at our breasts

@raspbrrywoodz Dollar cost averaging.

just saw a girl on tiktok say gas prices don’t effect her cause she puts 20 every time 😄

@SopranosWorld Dollar cost averaging.

@BovrilG You can just choose to believe it was ice cream in that movie too

Breakfast this morning is chocolate and hazelnut affogato. I’m sure it’ll be very good but I’ve just thought of 2 Girls 1 Cup for the first time since about 2006.

@Mileage_impo "can I sit in the waiting room while you make the change?"

😂😂😂

@CooperZurad They're easier to reattach when they come clean off at the shoulder

everyone needs a good solid pair of lathe gloves

@VeeEmYou The English language lacks words to suitably describe the level of bitch behavior

I've driven through some incredibly gnarly conditions (blizzards, monsoons, etc.) and have never seen someone park under a bridge to avoid conditions. Incredibly soft behavior.

@fedtanyl they could not feed her for a year and she'd still outweigh her daughter

I’m sorry, does that say THIRTY FIVE pounds?!?! How can a teenager even be alive at anywhere near that weight? Fuck these people for starving their autistic daughter man

@TheCinesthetic This was one of the coolest cartoons I remember watching when I was a kid.

Warner Bros. asked for a “teenage Batman” series to push toy sales, and somehow it led to Batman Beyond (1999), a futuristic Gotham noir with an older, broken Bruce Wayne mentoring Terry McGinnis. One of DC’s coolest reinventions.

britney spears dancing to ‘(i can’t get no) satisfaction’ by the rolling stones (2000)

Every day we stray further from God's grace.