I'm giving my first tech talk next week, “An Introduction to Microformats.” Thanks to @SDPHP for giving me the opportunity! https://gregorlove.com/2018/11/an-introduction-to-microformats/

Regarding the proposed rule “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds”, I am writing to voice my strong opposition. Immigrants pay taxes. If they meet the eligibility threshold for public assistance, they should feel safe to use them without concern of the government dinging their record and rendering them “inadmissible.” This country claims to be a land of freedom and opportunity for anyone to come and make a better life. These proposed rules seem antithetical to that and calculated to be cruel to people who need temporary assistance.

Some people in favor of these rules try to paint a picture of immigrants coming here just to “take advantage.” However, data shows they are less likely than native-born Americans to use these services, and when they do, they consume a lower dollar value of benefits. Refer to the study Immigration and the Welfare State: Immigrant and Native Use Rates and Benefit Levels for Means-Tested Welfare and Entitlement Programs by Alex Nowrasteh and Robert Orr.

This comment is for:
Docket ID: USCIS-2010-0012
Agency: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Parent Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Sessions is a United Methodist but clearly cares more about power than the words of Christ.

Recall that he cited the Bible in attempt to defend separating children from their families at the border.

Check out a Christian quoting the Bible to Sessions, Sessions calling it an "attack," and the other supposed believers in the room booing the guy quoting the Bible.

https://twitter.com/JordanUhl/status/1056957779783663617

You’re fun, as always. ;]

Doesn’t have to cost much or anything. I was pretty proud of throwing an eye patch on my forehead last year and being Third Eye Blind.

I need Halloween costume ideas. I already considered and decided against shaving my head and going as Right Said Fred.

Slice Grades for 2018-10-24

@TylerHuckabee: A+
@anniefdowns: A (keep the fat animals coming! find ones with swords for an A+)
@jessecarey: B

“Ahhhh, freak out! Le freak, c'est chic”

https://twitter.com/TylerHuckabee/status/1053075618315808769

The Hangout is now live. Join us! https://hangouts.google.com/call/PX9MmqGDun2HsbkCkgtOAAEE

I love this thread and the author’s replies. I don’t recall my favorite when I learned them, but 7 x 6 = 42 is a current fave.

https://twitter.com/garbagecoven/status/1051508198715400197

Co-sign. I was thinking the next live show should be a musical.

Want to read: My Squirrel Days by Ellie Kemper (ISBN 9781501163340)

Finished reading: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (ISBN 9780553459388)

@okcupid You should allow everyone to select their pronouns, to help normalize it further.

It’s discouraging when OKC shows a higher percentage match on religion than ethics. In those instances I check and a lot of times it’s one of those answers. I guess at least the algorithm is working.

Some OkCupid answers that make me pass:

> Do you have a problem with racist jokes? No
> Which is more offensive: book burning or flag burning? Flag burning
> Should burning your country's flag be illegal? Yes

/me invites you to Virtual Homebrew Website Club on October 17 at 6:30pm Pacific:

Chris Aldrich
Michael Bishop
Eddie Hinkle
Greg McVerry
Aaron Parecki
David Shanske
Khürt Williams
... and you!

Hey, internets! We’re having an #indieweb Virtual Homebrew Website Club (video hangout) October 17 at 6:30pm Pacific. Build your personal site, take control of your online identity, data, and friendships! More details:

https://gregorlove.com/2018/10/virtual-homebrew-website-club/

I’m attending “Virtual Homebrew Website Club” on October 17, 2018 6:30pm