Jenn Dolari @dolari@driveinsaturday.org

“You know, this is amazing and phenomenal. And it’s something that I would never have even considered happening in my lifetime. But it happened because of a bad thing that happened to me.” https://www.texasobserver.org/library-books-censorship-smalltown-texas/

#books #censorship #homophobia #LGBTQIA+ #library #news #politics #USpol #Texas

I wish I was in a position to take a picture of it, but this morning I saw a cybertruck and a Delorean at the same intersection at the same time. It was very odd.

RIP, Kinky

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna159285

That angry sputtering you're hearing is me encountering my old nemesis.

4x3 letterboxed.

MMMBRINKDRINKDRINKINGGGGGG: Trump claiming he "did insulin" for people. Fuck you, fuck you fuckyoufuckyou OMG fuck off you cockwomble. #PresidentialDebate #debate2024 #Debate

Oh my God, watching there’s two candidates debate… I feel so bad for my country right now. On July 4th we shouldn’t wish America Happy Birthday, we should give her a Get-Well-Soon card.
#PresidentialDebate #Debate #cnndebate

#StarTrek

Ah wonk wonk #miniverse are banned and recalled. Probably the same for the Make version of the MiniBrands too. I am kinda sad because I love small shit, but not that sad. These things were like $12 a pop for a handful of tiny plastic pieces and about a tablespoon of UV resin.

It doesn't come as a surprise actually. But unlike the ban on Kinder Egg, this ban is absolutely right to do so. There's practically no safety information on these, and yes several kids have gotten sick as a result.

UV resin is dangerous, especially if you don't have PPE, which at minimum is an n95 or equivalent, and ESPECIALLY gloves. You can definitely get nasty allergies this way, and in no way should you breathe the fumes while it cures.

That's not including the UV lights required, which are on their own a problem in the hands of children. Miniverse tells you to put them outside, but MiniBrands straight up includes a handheld UV lamp.

So yeah that's sad but y'all should know about it, especially if you have kids.

Here's the relevant statement with specific information: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/MGA-Entertainment-Recalls-Miniverse-Make-It-Mini-Sets-with-Unused-Liquid-Resins-Due-to-Risk-of-Skin-Eye-and-Respiratory-Irritation-and-Sensitization-Violation-of-the-Federal-Hazardous-Substances-Act

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