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The black blade.

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yall look at this shit ad*be is tryna pull now on ppl who have outdated software:

(note for context: i’m all for piracy, but in this case my copy of CS6 was downloaded years ago when they were giving it away to students. i got it totally legally.)

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The U.S. Midterms are Tomorrow, November 8, 2022

If you're eligible to vote in the midterms already and haven't yet, make a plan for how to go vote tomorrow.

Know your polling place and when it opens and closes. Know the rules in your state and at your job about taking off from work to vote. Be prepared to wait in line.

And then go vote!

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On one hand, Tumblr has more people and more traction. On the other, Cohost has CSS Crimes and that is beautiful m

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Okay fuck it if this post reaches 666k notes by the end of 2023 I'll practise basic self care

Why 666k? Because it's funny and impossible so good fucking luck

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Oh No He's Back

It has been YEARS since I've used Tumblr, and a lot has changed. Like, a LOT.

First, I don't play World of Warcraft anymore! Shock! Also Wildstar no longer exists. So if you followed me from those days, uh... Hello! I will not be going back to World of Warcraft so don't expect any more Azeroth content. Similarly, no more faction related hot takes. Did my thesis. Said my piece. Got validated by uh... everything. Main MMO now is FFXIV, but I'm like... waaaay more chill about it than I was about the other two.

Second, this may come as a surprise to literally NO ONE but I'm a furry. Wowzers. It's 2022, no one really cares anymore. If you are specifically wishing to engage in horny alligator content (within community guidelines), you can do so at @roscoegator, which is my side blog. This blog will be mostly memes, shitposts, reblogs, and occasional original content. I don't want to flood people who may have followed me back in my WoW days with alligator art.

THIRD, if you follow me there is like... a 80% chance I don't remember who you are because I am ADHD. Sorry! I'll probably need reminders!

I'll be working on rebranding and updating over the next few days so feel free to unfollow if you're not interested or don't remember who I am.

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When Leia Isn’t Home (x)

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...I feel like this is a loaded question

Debate 12/12

Join Stormwind University TONIGHt in Salon Room A of the campus ((OOCly the town all in the Ruins of the Scarlet Enclave)) for our monthly debate series! This month’s topic is:  “Is it ever right to raise someone from the dead?” Whisper Caniell in-game for more details or to sign up to debate!

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DON’T TOUCH ME, JOJO!! I, DIO, AM THE NIGHT!!

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IF YOU'RE COLD, THEY'RE COLD. LET THE CHAIRS IN

Time lapse of a blizzard that dropped 31 inches of snow in 48 hours!

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how did jk manage to write ootp and not come to the conclusion that the only career w any true meaning for harry james potter was as a goddamn professor at hogwarts like how do u write the da scenes and say “nah he’d want to be a wizard cop”

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Something fascinating is happening in Maine.

This year, Republican Bruce Poliquin sought reelection, having served in the House of Representatives for two terms.  He ran against the Democrats’ candidate, Jared Golden. 

Poliquin got 46.2% of the votes.  Golden got 45.7% of the votes.

So Poliquin got more votes… right?

What if I told you that Golden is expected to be the new Representative?

You’ll notice that 46.2% + 45.7% = 91.9%, not 100%.  

See, Poliquin and Golden weren’t the only candidates, there were also Independent candidates like like Tiffany Bond and Will Hoar.   

Normally in America, if you vote for someone that’s “kinda like a Democrat, but not a Democrat” you run the risk of having a Republican win (and if you vote for someone “kinda like a Republican” it can be seen as helping the Democrats).

For example, over in Arizona it looks like the Democratic candidate for the Senate might have won… except some people voted for a liberal “Green Party” candidate.  More than twice as many people than were needed for the Democrat to win.  So the Republican candidate goes to the Senate.

The election was won by the candidate that less voters liked.

Back to Maine.

In 2016, Maine became the first state in America to vote in favor of having their federal elections be decided by ranked choice/instant runoff voting.  

Under this type of voting, people fill out a ballot to say which candidate they like the most… and which candidate would be their second choice, their third choice, and so on.

If no candidate gets a majority of the votes, then officials look at the ballots again and say “okay which candidates got the fewest votes? Who did their supporters say was their second choice?”

The votes for the candidates that got nowhere near a majority are given to whichever candidate was the “Second choice” of those voters.  The goal is to ensure that the winning candidate is someone that a majority of the population is at least okay with.

And that’s why Poliquin, with his 46.2% is expected to lose to Golden and his 45.7%.  Because the people that ended up voting for an Independent mostly said “well, Golden wouldn’t be my favorite… but he’s better than Poliquin!”

The end result still isn’t perfect, but it’s a vastly more democratic process, that has the potential to elect officials far more representative of the population. 

People can vote for an Independent freely instead of holding their nose and voting for the “lesser evil.”  Independent parties can have a chance to grow instead of being demonized as taking away votes. 

And candidates can look at the results and say “huh, a lot of the people that got me elected really liked that Independent.  Maybe I should see what were the policies that made the Independent popular?

Americans need to look to Maine and ask “why aren’t we doing it like that?” (and maybe head over to https://www.fairvote.org/ to try and get the ball rolling in their State)

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Help spread the word: Obamacare deadline for health care coverage in 2019 is December 15. Pass it on.

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Roscoe’s Super Signature Hot Cocoa Recipe

SO BEFORE TUMBLR SNAPS AND KILLS US ALL, I wanted to share my secret for the perfect cup of hot cocoa.

This shit? Is EASY. And will wow the HELL out of your guests, even if you don’t know how to cook.

CAN YOU USE A MICROWAVE?

CAN YOU MOVE A SPOON IN A CIRCULAR MOTION?

Then this recipe is for you.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED.

Milk - Don’t give me that Swiss Miss K-Cup in Hot Water crap unless you absolutely cannot have milk in which case I respect you, but this really isn’t the recipe for you, I’m sorry. Whole Milk is preferred.

Whipped Cream - EXTRA CREAMY. The Creamier the better.

Your choice of Cocoa - I’m using Sillymoo Brand Chocolate Truffle but honestly it really doesn’t matter. You can use Hershey Cocoa with sugar mixed in, Extra Fancy Starbucks Cocoa... Hell, just empty a bunch of Swiss Miss into a jar if you want to seem fancy and artisinal. 

Candy Canes - In this example, I’m using Mini-Candy Canes for the topping, and Bob’s Peppermint Sticks for the garnish. You can use the same for both, but I like Bob’s Sticks because they melt really quickly in the hot milk.

Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits - You may ask “wait, why tiny marshmallows from a jar?” Simple. People aren’t used to seeing tiny, bespoke cocoa marshmallows from a jar. These are extremely cheap (basically the same stuff you’ll find in a packet of hot chocolate), slightly crunchy, melt in your mouth, and are delicious. If you wanna be EXTRA FANCY you can get like, a Smash Mallow and drop it in, but I’m working on a budget here.

A Cherry for the top (not pictured).

All together? This cost me about 15 bucks, and most of that was the cocoa. If you’ve got a small get together, you can get cocoa packets for way cheaper. Most of the ingredients individually don’t cost more than two bucks either. 

ALRIGHT? WE GOOD? LETS GO.

STEP 1 - Candy Cane Abuse

Get your candy canes (or other peppermint candies), and put them in a sandwich bag. Place them on a durable surface and then...

DESTROY THEM.

Use a hammer or other blunt instrument to punish the confections for their sins, being mindful not to damage the countertop. Continue until the candy is a fine pulp, with only small chunks. Smaller than this, even. This was mid process.

THEY KNOW WHAT THEY DID.

Step 2 - Hot Cow Juice

Fill a vessel with milk. This is not the final vessel for the hot chocolate, but rather a temporary one strictly for holding the milk. If making this for a crowd, it’s preferable for you to place the milk into a sauce pan and heat it up with traditional heating up methods. As I am making this for my own fat mouth, I am using a mug and a microwave.

Turn off the lights in the kitchen because your mom’s ex-boyfriend is an idiot who wired half the house to a single circuit and you don’t want to pop the circuit breaker again.

Microwave for two minutes. If your mom’s ex-boyfriend is a particularly huge idiot, you may only be able to do so in 30 second increments.

Retrieve the mug.

STEP 3 - THE CHOCOLATING

Fill a second mug with two teaspoons of cocoa powder (or more, I don’t run your life). Top with a thin layer of miniature marshmallows. I’m using my vintage, pre-movie era Ron Weasley mug, which originally had magically appearing every flavored beans before my mom put it in the dishwasher and ruined it forever. 

Transfer the heated milk from the first mug to the second, without spilling any scalding hot dairy on your exposed flesh*.

*(Note: This is impossible)

Stir gently, until the cocoa is fully incorporated into the milk and the marshmallows are beginning to melt slightly. 

At this point, I elect to add the peppermint stick because it’s too short to be visible normally, and it will begin to melt almost immediately. If using a firmer candy cane, this can wait until the end.

STEP 4 - DECORATE THAT SHIT

This is the part where you make everyone think you’re Martha Stewart or something.

Apply an additional layer of marshmallows to the top of the cocoa. If you have one of those big fucking gourmet monsters, feel free to add it now.

Cover in a generous helping of whipped cream.

From here, garnish the mountain of dairy with the crushed candy canes and a cherry. If you have additional garnishes (sprinkles, colored sugar, chocolate shaving, gold leaf, more mini marshmallows) feel free to add them here as well.

Step 5 - DRINK UP

Serve immediately. Bask in the warmth of holiday cheer. Cuddle up with a loved one. Develop premature diabetes. I dunno. But enjoy the fuck out of it. You only get an excuse for extra decadent hot cocoa once a year.

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