I've had a few folks ask me how I make https://www.thestopbits.net load so quickly.
It's a boring answer: it's tiny.
There's almost nothing you download when you visit. There's no JavaScript and we use whatever font you have as the default.
It's not a trick, it's just how things used to be. It has to load on a 28.8 modem, so on your modern machine it's going to feel zippy.
Modern websites can feel zippy too.
People like to think about racism as if it's full of malicious intent. But often it's much more banal. Most of the time it's nothing more than "if somebody has to get hurt, let it be them. Because who's gonna complain about that am I right?"
NEW: A federal judge in Texas issued a revised order on Friday significantly increasing the nationwide limits placed on the Biden administration in implementing its Affordable Care Act healthcare nondiscrimination rule.
This evening, at Law Dork: https://www.lawdork.com/p/texas-judge-expands-nationwide-1557-rule-limits
Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
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While I like that the echo mechanic makes you think your way through battles, I'm glad they're allowing Zelda to have swordfights. 🙂
@MaryAustinBooks @stevesilberman a friend just shared this magnificent post of Steve's. Among his many great qualities was the way he took his Buddhist practice seriously.
BEHOLD Lady Oblong the Destroyer, next door's cat. Judging me from her post under our feijoa tree. Lady Oblong is a cat that can only tolerate one thought at a time. Once she starts judging a human it can go on indefinitely. 10/10 offended schoolmarm vibes. No notes.
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