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HolySmokes 3 points ago +3 / -0

Like everything else going on right now pay attention to the details. AI "art" is still uncanny valley

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HolySmokes 5 points ago +5 / -0

Skip to 1:30

Daily Beast rep chimes right in with "conspiracy theory"

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4731767/user-clip-operation-mockingbird-exposed-span

User Clip: Operation Mockingbird exposed on C-Span A caller to Washington Journal, May 27, 2018, raised the repeal of the Smith Mundt Act, legalizing domestic propaganda and the complicity of the media with the Deep State. The Daily Beast's Eleanor Clift dismissed this fact as a conspiracy theory, but the Washington Times' Cheryl Chumley reminded her of Operation Mockingbird in which intelligence assets were placed in the media. Eleanor looked very unconfortable....

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HolySmokes 2 points ago +2 / -0

https://www.ign.com/articles/avalanche-software-addresses-hogwarts-legacys-transgender-character

Can you talk about the creation of Sirona Ryan? How early in development was she conceived?

"It has been a high priority throughout the development of Hogwarts Legacy to create a game that is representative and diverse, aligning with our wonderful fan community. Offering players choices in the way they play the game is an element that we have worked on since the start of development. The Character Creator is just one example of that and of course, the large, diverse cast of characters present throughout the game have also had a huge amount of thought from Avalanche and Warner Bros. Games, as well as counsel from outside D&I experts."

Sirona is coded as transgender in her appearances throughout the story. How deep does Hogwarts Legacy delve into her background?

"The best way to get to know any character is to delve into the game."

Can you talk about what Sirona Ryan means for Hogwarts Legacy, particularly in light of J.K. Rowling's vocal opposition to transgender people like her.

"The team felt that it was very important to create a game that is representative of the rich and diverse world of Harry Potter as well as the groups of people who play games, which includes the LGBTQIA+ community. We have a diverse cast of characters that players will encounter throughout the game."

Why wasn't she featured in the promotional marketing?

"As with most of the game, we want players to discover all of the different elements of the story and gameplay as they play through it."

Ultimately, what do you hope will be the reaction to Sirona Ryan?

"The team is very excited about the launch of the game overall and can’t wait for fans and gamers to experience their own Hogwarts Legacy."

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HolySmokes 2 points ago +2 / -0

Holy Smokes

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HolySmokes 6 points ago +6 / -0

Yup, I'll believe it when I see it. All empty words and promises right now in a two tiered justice system.

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HolySmokes 1 point ago +1 / -0

I'm copying and pasting Trumps Truths so far up to now

Why did they need the Electoral Reform Act? The Vice President was told he had no choice, but to send the votes back to the Old Crow, Mitch McConnell. The lawyers convinced the Vice President to do something he did not have to do. He should have sent the votes back to the State Legislatures for checking.

If Democracy is unbroken, he should stop the Weaponization of Republicans by the FBI and the Justice Department!

Too much use of the word “folks!”

Big stumble on Schumer. He called him Minority Leader. Can’t do that! Each time he’s going off script, he’s making a mistake. Hopefully he will improve!

Nice to see Nancy Pelosi not sitting in the background. Hopefully she’s spending more time with her husband!

Looking at the expensive fence that was just put up around the Capitol Building, but not wanted at our Border. Fortunately, I built hundreds of miles of Wall, and had the safest and best Southern Border in History, by far!

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HolySmokes 2 points ago +2 / -0

"Is everybody getting ready for commentary on the State of the Union Speech and a possible Review? I never liked harsh critics, because usually they are unable to do anything themselves. Perhaps this is a different situation, but let’s hope all goes well tonight!"

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HolySmokes 11 points ago +11 / -0

Nope! Just doubling down with eff bombs and saying he got to take a vacation w/ his now ex hot wife no regrets.

Skip to 23:45. Not even joking

https://youtu.be/zskTdByh1Oo

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HolySmokes 7 points ago +7 / -0

"Over 17 million people voted on Elon’s poll which is believed to be the largest poll conducted on Twitter ever."

17 million, eh?

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HolySmokes 1 point ago +1 / -0

Fun fact about Kissinger on being Chairman of the 9/11 Commission:

Initially, former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger, was appointed Chairman but resigned, citing conflicts of interest.

Upon his appointment, Congress had insisted that Kissinger disclose the names of his clients at Kissinger Associates, a consulting firm he runs in New York. The firm has long been discreet about its clientele, and Kissinger refused to comply with Congress' insistence.

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HolySmokes 2 points ago +2 / -0

https://files.catbox.moe/nvnniy.jpg

Dear Uncle Ezra, I have two conflicting bits of information about 900 Stewart Ave.  One indicates this is the residence of the family of the late Carl Sagan.  The other indicates this was, up until 2001, the Sphinx Head tomb and was sold in that year to a private individual when the secret society decided to become less enigmatic.  As Carl Sagan passed in 1996, I doubt his family would have bought the tomb five years later. Uncle Ezra, can you please piece this mystery together once and for all?

Dear Mystery Lover, In order to answer your question I have to go back in time a little bit.  The Sphinx Head Order was one of Cornell’s secret societies that began shortly after the turn of the 20th century.  In 1926 the men who were members of the Order decided to build an Egyptian-style tomb on the hillside where the house at 900 Stewart Ave now resides (there were no other structures there at the time).   The members referred to their tomb as a “secret windowless lodge” and used it as a place to hold meetings and socialize.  The Sphinx Head brothers seem to have gotten the idea for this particular type of structure from their secret society counterparts at Yale. 

The members used the tomb until 1969 when they decided to sell the property (the land and its structure) to the homeowner directly adjacent to them along this strip of Stewart Ave.  They were no longer using the building much and apparently felt that the upkeep of the structure was more work than it was worth.  The neighbor who bought the property was Professor Robert Wilson.  He and his wife left the tomb intact but then later sold the land to Professor Steven Mensch in 1979.  Professor Mensch was a lecturer in Human Ecology in the Department of Design, and he reportedly was very interested in building a home around the theme and style of the tomb, which he did do.  Thus, the tomb and its adjacent land was incorporated into the house design of Professor Mensch, who continued at times to host the members of the Sphinx Head Order in his home. 

Professor Mensch later sold the house and property to Professor Carl Sagan and his wife, who are still on record as the rightful owners.  Given Professor Sagan is now deceased, the house belongs to his estate and heirs.

Uncle Ezra   

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