# military industrial complex (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover military industrial complex. Page: Feed: --- ## [KOŃ SPALONY.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825937101757562880) _2026-08-25 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ eredhes : \[ID: Clay horse figure lying completely down. It has been burnt, with the colour varying from a pale brown to black. One leg has been reattached and is pale grey. End ID.\] Another chimenea firing test piece. KOŃ SPALONY. ## [Holy shit, I swear I posted this one long ago.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825937031446331392) _2026-08-25 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ Holy shit, I swear I posted this one long ago. Like I said, someone paid 20 bucks each for four AI-generated images of twinks . I didn't explain how, however, and the thing is, those things are like poor man's NFTs. NFTs . In the Year of Our Lord 2026, long after NFT scams hit whales like Seth Green, tanking the whole business. And most unbelievably, those things sell . Once again, I feel like I'm… ## [merysujka: nxll0:“Look at you hacker, a pathetic creature of...](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825924776010924032) _2026-08-25 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ merysujka : nxll0 : “Look at you hacker, a pathetic creature of meat and bone, panting and sweating as you run through my corridors. How can you challenge a perfect immortal machine” - Shodan “Tommy… What’s the matter… lover? Don’t you like the new me?” ## [Oh, that. Just like “Slavic squat” is just Russian squat in reality.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825913850030374914) _2026-08-25 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ polskietruskawki : seriously-mike : polskietruskawki : seriously-mike : polskietruskawki : seriously-mike : polskietruskawki : capitalism needs to leave the concept of whimsy the FUCK alone no i’m not buying your plastic frogs to stick to my fridge i can make them myself. i will gather wild flowers for my upcycled vase while learning their latin names and not just buy my way into feeding my inner… ## [Nah, “Russian rich girl” and “Russian poor girl” are distinct from that one and still easy to spot…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825913154022309888) _2026-08-25 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ polskietruskawki : seriously-mike : polskietruskawki : seriously-mike : polskietruskawki : capitalism needs to leave the concept of whimsy the FUCK alone no i’m not buying your plastic frogs to stick to my fridge i can make them myself. i will gather wild flowers for my upcycled vase while learning their latin names and not just buy my way into feeding my inner child. the whole point is to… ## [Hey, remember that “Slavic aesthetic” bullshit that was a fad on Instagram and Tiktok a few years…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825912645672681472) _2026-08-25 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ polskietruskawki : seriously-mike : polskietruskawki : capitalism needs to leave the concept of whimsy the FUCK alone no i’m not buying your plastic frogs to stick to my fridge i can make them myself. i will gather wild flowers for my upcycled vase while learning their latin names and not just buy my way into feeding my inner child. the whole point is to experience life and curate a way of being… ## [THIS.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825908745256239104) _2026-08-25 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ polskietruskawki : capitalism needs to leave the concept of whimsy the FUCK alone no i’m not buying your plastic frogs to stick to my fridge i can make them myself. i will gather wild flowers for my upcycled vase while learning their latin names and not just buy my way into feeding my inner child. the whole point is to experience life and curate a way of being that supports curiosity and enjoyment… ## [Like I said, what politicians hate the most is being made irrelevant, and with all the billionaire…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825905200167550976) _2026-08-25 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ mostlysignssomeportents : How Canada can save Americans and defeat America ALT If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog: https://pluralistic.net/2026/08/elbows-really-up/#peoples-revolutionary-front-of-carneyism As Canada is learning (the hard way), the "art" of all of Trump's… ## [I get the feeling that I am doing something wrong with my life.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825859849305866240) _2026-08-24 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ I get the feeling that I am doing something wrong with my life. I just saw this one on DeviantArt. The banality of subject and execution nearly fucking killed me. Like, guys, this is a case of Resting Flux Face in full swing, dressed up in banal clothing straight out of a Netflix "historical epic" and nonsensical jewelry, and yet there's a guy who coughed up twenty bucks for it. $20 for something… ## [Jak byłem mały, zapytałem mamę co to jest towar deficytowy. Odpowiedziała, że srajtaśma.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825846873800704000) _2026-08-24 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ Jak byłem mały, zapytałem mamę co to jest towar deficytowy. Odpowiedziała, że srajtaśma. ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/D0akC6whfhnN) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [A Combat Veteran’s View of “Never Ending Conflicts” And The Two Principal Factors That Have Driven Them](https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/a-soldiers-view-of-never-ending-conflicts-and-the-two-principal-factors-that-have-driven-them/) _2026-08-23 · rosecoveredglasses · ROSE COVERED GLASSES_ By Ken Larson Every U.S. citizen from the individual voter to the politician must view our country’s recent, recurring, war-making motives as factors when considering future defense and financial security decision-making. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Our near term future as a country involves weighty decisions regarding… ## [The Value of Minimalism](https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/the-value-of-minimalism/) _2026-08-23 · rosecoveredglasses · ROSE COVERED GLASSES_ The less you own, the less you have to take care of. The less you own, the less you have to replace. The less you own, the less money you need to earn. The less you own, the more time you have for other things (and people). The less you own, the less things you \[…\] ## [Adopting the Internet as the hub of our work, play, and commerce has been the intellectual…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825683313536696320) _2026-08-22 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ Adopting the Internet as the hub of our work, play, and commerce has been the intellectual equivalent of adopting corn syrup as the center of our national diet, and we’ve all become mentally obese. Formerly well-rounded adults are forced to MacGyver worldviews out of telegraphic blog posts, bits of YouTube videos, and the first nine words of Times editorials. Schoolkids spread their attention… ## [Okay, but that’s Brad Pitt. So hear me out.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825656932441473024) _2026-08-22 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ mistyhazebloom : clubbingclown : This picture of Russell kills me because if it's up to date to when Harrow's parents died (1960), then he'd be 23 in it. Like, bro, what do you mean you were already a Green Beret at 20 when the average selection age is late 20s to early 30s; THEN move to the CIA at 22. You should have been in the club, not fucking around with international politics with… ## [There’s another computer scientist whose opinion on the current AI boom is unfavorable, as he…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825655003337408512) _2026-08-22 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ mostlysignssomeportents : Born on technology’s third base ALT If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog: https://pluralistic.net/2026/08/21/world-historic-forces/#multicore Any frank assessment of your own achievements starts with an equally frank assessment of the world-historic… ## [4 Crucial Steps To Evaluating Risk In Your Post-Military Career](https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2026/08/22/4-crucial-steps-to-evaluating-risk-in-your-post-military-career/) _2026-08-22 · rosecoveredglasses · ROSE COVERED GLASSES_ “MILITARY.COM” –By Lida Citroen “Growing your career in the private sector is all about weighing the pros and cons of every opportunity you’ll encounter. There are some ways to anticipate and understand risk and how it can serve you.” \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ “You raised your hand. You served your country. You made the… ## [Pentagon Must Fuel The Creativity And Productivity Of America’s Small Business To Meet Asymmetric Warfare Demands](https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2026/08/21/small-businesses-struggle-to-contribute-to-national-defense/) _2026-08-21 · rosecoveredglasses · ROSE COVERED GLASSES_ “DEFENSE OPINION” By NANCY LANGER “Procurement consolidation limits opportunities for smaller players to shore up America’s military industrial base as the world pivots to newer, cheaper forms of asymmetric warfare. It is time to use contract dollars to fuel the creativity and productivity of America’s small business contractors.”… ## [incredible picture of my neighbours puppies](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825544980943732736) _2026-08-21 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ lilacblood : incredible picture of my neighbours puppies ## [And once again, the hypocrites and idiots who were okay with the terrifying state of things for…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825544526823325696) _2026-08-21 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ mostlysignssomeportents : The actual epistemic crisis ALT If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog: https://pluralistic.net/2026/08/20/epistemic-void/#expert-agencies AI is alarming for many reasons: it's a dangerous financial bubble, an environmental catastrophe, and a tool for… ## [So I grabbed a handful of Call of Duty screenshots, some Witcher 3 screenshots, and ran them through…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825496232551153664) _2026-08-20 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ So I grabbed a handful of Call of Duty screenshots, some Witcher 3 screenshots, and ran them through a local install of Flux 2 Klein. I knew I hit jackpot when I spotted that Woods operator image on the COD wiki. The very idea of it worked , even more than the first one involving Adler and Eskel. And then I got the idea to use Mason and Section in the most obvious way possible. As a bonus, two… ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LcQuQGf3h3BX) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Why use AI to fix your AI-generated song if you can hire someone to do it for you manually?](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825476533002125312) _2026-08-20 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ Why use AI to fix your AI-generated song if you can hire someone to do it for you manually? ## [I’m having the absolutely dumbest idea of putting Eskel’s head on Adler’s body and Lambert’s on…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825475075552755712) _2026-08-20 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ I'm having the absolutely dumbest idea of putting Eskel's head on Adler's body and Lambert's on Woods. You don't want me to find a big enough shot of Mason. ## [Some of those are really awkward in English, as they hinge on a whole lot of Polish wordplay, for…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825474641223188480) _2026-08-20 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ unhonestlymirror : Stanisław Jerzy Lec quotes: „After communicating with some people, I develop a pronounced completeness complex.“ „If you remove all the lies from history, it does not mean that only the truth remains. As a result, nothing at all may remain.“ „Where cruel laws reign, people yearn for lawlessness.“ „People will someday become brothers and start again with Cain and Abel.“ „Starting… ## [Comparing Your Commercial Small Business To Federal Government Contracting](https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2026/08/20/comparing-your-commercial-small-business-to-federal-government-contracting-2/) _2026-08-20 · rosecoveredglasses · ROSE COVERED GLASSES_ “SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Comparing small business federal government contracting to selling commercial products and services may be useful for those who are considering melding commercial and federal government business or starting an enterprise involving both venues”. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ “WHAT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT… ## [And of course she had to hop in on the bullshit anti-AI bandwagon.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825452623486386176) _2026-08-20 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ alessandriana : toppingilyarozanov : wizardysseus : wizardysseus : the thing about CC is that she did plagiarize. she was found guilty of plagiarism and banned from fanfiction dot net! she plagiarized pamela dean, among others, and lied about it repeatedly! it happened! and regardless of whatever else she writes, regardless of whether the publishing industry and her fans trust her not to do it… ## [Plus ça change.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825414160644964352) _2026-08-19 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ thevaultoftheatomicspaceage : Plus ça change. ## [So I took the new American open-source AI image generator, Krea 2, for a spin, and ran my four…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825376741940920320) _2026-08-19 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ So I took the new American open-source AI image generator, Krea 2, for a spin, and ran my four typical tests: Benzi-Cola: PASS Kielbacher: PASS Old MacDonald: PASS\* Hippie Girl : PASS The asterisk next to the whisky test result comes from the fact that you need to be very precise - "whisky bottle with red and green 'OLD MACDONALD' tartan label" doesn't cut it these days, so I had to describe that… ## [Marketing to Achieve a Small Business Set-aside Government Contract](https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/marketing-to-achieve-a-small-business-set-aside-government-contract/) _2026-08-19 · rosecoveredglasses · ROSE COVERED GLASSES_ “SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Sculpting a government contracting business opportunity to the point where it becomes a small business set aside procurement.” \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ “Marketing is one of the greatest challenges for the small business federal government contractor. We have previously discussed the federal… ## [That’s only because an average AI user doesn’t know shit. But, hand the tech to a freak who has a…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825365714038931456) _2026-08-19 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ mostlysignssomeportents : mostlysignssomeportents : The ordinariness of evil ALT If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog: https://pluralistic.net/2026/08/19/banaility/#brackets-negative Maybe it seems weird that AI bosses won't stop publicly rending their garments about the… ## [Yep, exactly this. Between sloppy lawsuits filed by fat lazy old fucks that, if followed to the…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825307137774321664) _2026-08-18 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ mostlysignssomeportents : IP can’t save you from AI ALT If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog: https://pluralistic.net/2026/08/18/enron-corpus/#sign-here You don't have to believe that AI "art" is any good (I don't), nor do you have to believe that AI "art" can be any good (I… ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7VJmx545DIma) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Musicians should go to a yard sale and buy an old fucking drum set and get in their garage and just…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825288895848726528) _2026-08-18 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ Musicians should go to a yard sale and buy an old fucking drum set and get in their garage and just suck. And get their friends to come in and they’ll suck, too. And then they’ll fucking start playing and they’ll have the best time they’ve ever had in their lives (…) - Dave Grohl This is the quote that I'm thinking about a lot lately. Maybe you're not going to become the next Nirvana. Whatever.… ## [Why Government Contractors Lose Recompetes They Should Win](https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2026/08/18/why-government-contractors-lose-recompetes-they-should-win/) _2026-08-18 · rosecoveredglasses · ROSE COVERED GLASSES_ “WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” – By Nick Coppings “How developing your teams human-IQ can transform customer relationships and secure your revenue pipeline. Organizations with high recompete win rates understand that relationship quality is the best leading indicator of winning.” \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ “We lost HOW… ## [Instead of producing shells in an efficient and streamlined fashion, the pricey machines kept…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825269386897145856) _2026-08-18 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ Instead of producing shells in an efficient and streamlined fashion, the pricey machines kept failing in bizarre ways. The robot arms would swing out of control, smashing into carefully calibrated equipment, and sometimes they would unexpectedly drop hunks of steel 5 feet down to the floor. The factory’s signature device, meant to precisely stretch the steel for the artillery shells, instead often… ## [(untitled)](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825267987811532800) _2026-08-18 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ alpaca-clouds : segamascott : This. Like, I very much appreciate people trying to be mindful of their consumption and trying to be sustainable. But I need y'all to understand that it literally does not matter. The top 10% are doing more damage than all of us together could ever prevent. you know, until we remember what to do with rich bastards. @isuggestrevolution ## [I am not saying that Spotify users are rubes. They’re paying for a product, the product works for…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825216937404563456) _2026-08-17 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ goodluckclove : seriously-mike : goodluckclove : goodluckclove : Early Coverage of Spotify in the US : Spotify was born out of a love for music . It was made to save the industry and provide a viable alternative to piracy that would benefit both artists and listeners. Journalists in Sweden, where Spotify and its founders originate: The founders of Spotify are quoted as saying they solely started… ## [On January 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York granted Universal…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825202782209507328) _2026-08-17 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ On January 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York granted Universal Music Group’s motion to dismiss , and in so doing, prevented hip-hop group, Salt-N-Pepa, from exercising its termination rights under Section 203 of the Copyright Act. Universal argued, and the district court agreed, that Salt-N-Pepa never owned the copyrights to the sound recordings at their… ## [IFPI Sweden’s Chief Executive Ludvig Werner added: “Our rule is that if it is a song that is mainly…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825201862090391552) _2026-08-17 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ IFPI Sweden’s Chief Executive Ludvig Werner added: “Our rule is that if it is a song that is mainly AI-generated, it does not have the right to be on the top list.” AI-created track blocked from Sweden’s Official Charts after racking up millions of streams on Spotify - Music Business Worldwide From corporate bullshit to plain English, "We're not going to promote something we don't get a cent of… ## [Today, we’re thrilled to announce a landmark global partnership with BMG, one of the largest music…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825200481610645504) _2026-08-17 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ Today, we’re thrilled to announce a landmark global partnership with BMG, one of the largest music companies. This deal is part of our upcoming launch of our first music model developed with the music industry. Together, we’ll create new music experiences that reimagine how artists and fans can connect, and new economic opportunities for artists and songwriters that opt-in to them. Announcing a… ## [What is a trial download? Trial downloads don’t reset monthly, they are a one-time allowance. So…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825199784742764544) _2026-08-17 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ What is a trial download? Trial downloads don't reset monthly, they are a one-time allowance. So once you’ve used all of your trial downloads, upgrading to a paid plan is the way to keep downloading. Trial downloads are for personal use only: commercial rights apply to songs downloaded on paid plans. An update to our downloads policy and Terms of Service Of fucking course. Suno knows they don't… ## [Utilizing Contingent Hire Agreements to Strengthen Workforce Depth](https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2026/08/17/utilizing-contingent-hire-agreements-to-strengthen-workforce-depth/) _2026-08-17 · rosecoveredglasses · ROSE COVERED GLASSES_ “SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “A contingent hire agreement is one way to approach an experienced employee with the prospect of joining your firm at a later time when the business base is there to permit professional advancement. In many instances under such an agreement the prospective employee agrees to contribute time and effort on a \[…\] ## [Do you have any idea how badly all the Nazi-adjacent chuds from the 1908 (sic!) onwards fucked up…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825188707938238464) _2026-08-17 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ thefingerfuckingfemalefury : funnypages : Asgard raises kids right Now that's the kind of education I wanna see :D Do you have any idea how badly all the Nazi-adjacent chuds from the 1908 (sic!) onwards fucked up the view of Norse mythology in the world? No wonder the Asgardians themselves are fed up with their bullshit! ## [But that’s exactly what Spotify is. Bland background noise for mindless chores, morning commute and…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825188428532596736) _2026-08-17 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ goodluckclove : goodluckclove : Early Coverage of Spotify in the US : Spotify was born out of a love for music . It was made to save the industry and provide a viable alternative to piracy that would benefit both artists and listeners. Journalists in Sweden, where Spotify and its founders originate: The founders of Spotify are quoted as saying they solely started the company to push ads. They have… ## [Music industry is the foremost field where what I call #copygrift happens. Look no further than the…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825183005867933696) _2026-08-17 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ mostlysignssomeportents : Jennifer Jenkins’ ‘Music Copyright, Creativity, and Culture’ ALT If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog: https://pluralistic.net/2026/08/17/great-sousas-ghost/#theft Nobody explains copyright like Jennifer Jenkins, the director of the Duke Center for… ## [New recruits, fresh from their bath in a jar of paint stripper. Scale creep wasn’t always a gradual…](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825181090090254336) _2026-08-17 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ oldschoolfrp : New recruits, fresh from their bath in a jar of paint stripper. Scale creep wasn’t always a gradual thing, nor was it always in one direction. These are all Ral Partha figures; from L-R: from pack 01-135 Lawful Swordmasters, 02-103 Chaotic Warriors, 02-104 Warriors of Chaos, and 01-137 Chaotic Knights of the Skull. The two larger figures were listed first in the 1986 catalog. The… ## [Similar Problems On 3 Veterans Administration Systems Modernization Projects Cause Years Of Delays Costing Billions](https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2026/08/16/similar-problems-on-3-veterans-administration-systems-modernization-projects-cause-years-of-delays-costing-billions/) _2026-08-16 · rosecoveredglasses · ROSE COVERED GLASSES_ “GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE” By Edward Graham, Managing Editor, Nextgov/FCW‘ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ “Benefits Enterprise Platform a new Digital GI Bill System and the agency’s large-scale Electronic Health Record Modernization Project have been plagued by cost overruns, delays and oversight issues.” “Efforts to modernize a… ## [This is kind of off-topic, but I’m honestly not sure who else to ask or where to find the answer. I was wondering if you could tell me if medieval executioners actually wore black masks or if that is an idea concocted by Hollywood and such? If they didn’t, what did they wear? Or you could point me to someone else I could ask or a place I can find the answer if you want/can?](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/825012934213238784) _2026-08-15 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ Yeah, this question is a bit off-topic and non-specific, but the black hood is a Hollywood thing. In medieval europe and the middle east, an executioner would just wear typical work clothes. This is a drawing from the margins of a court record showing German executioner Franz Schmidt of Germany carrying out someone’s sentence of death in the 1500s. Schmidt had learned his trade from his own… ## [Entrepreneurship Works For Military Spouses](https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2026/08/15/entrepreneurship-works-for-military-spouses/) _2026-08-15 · rosecoveredglasses · ROSE COVERED GLASSES_ “U.S. VETERANS MAGAZINE” By USVM “Increasingly, employers, policymakers and community organizations recognize the economic and professional potential of military spouses. That growing awareness has helped expand training, funding and business support designed specifically for entrepreneurs who build careers alongside military life.”… ## [(untitled)](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/824961969315561472) _2026-08-14 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ nineties-effect : ## [Particularly when they are clearly, obviously wrong. And stupidly self-righteous.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/824961799142195200) _2026-08-14 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ polskietruskawki : i am so pissed i actually hate society and its obsession with being right and in power and superior Particularly when they are clearly, obviously wrong. And stupidly self-righteous. ## [Ah yes, the classic.](https://seriously-mike.tumblr.com/post/824936454156435456) _2026-08-14 · Seriously Mike. Seriously Silly._ the-quasar-hero : Please apply to our job so we can not hire you and sell your information to a third party 🥺 Ah yes, the classic.