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[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (2 children)

This was a good supplement to OPs article, thanks.

I'm not sure why governments seem so willing to meet with commercial solutions who profit off these building projects, but not volunteer organizations that are out there working with the people who need these benefits and resources. The quotes from the workers seem to make it really clear how just making beds for individuals with no privacy or safety for their stuff doesn't really draw in the people that need help. The homeless have families and pets and precious possessions they can't give up to stay in shelters. A one size fits all approach isn't going to work while not ending up being something cruel.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Disclaimer: Don't take fashion/style advice from me!

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Not sure if bangs work with her overall look... 🤔

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Needed more rictal bristles.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

The little noises are just telling the owl what today's special is going to be for dinner. 😜

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Purposefully taking unflattering pictures is a simple pleasure... 😇

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

"Did you just take a picture while I was yawning? Let me see that camera!"

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

For anyone else that doesn't know this guy, here are the significant wiki bits:

Of the major candidates in the 2024 United States presidential election he said (before Joe Biden withdrew): "I think they're both too old. I think they're both incompetent. There's a good chance I won't vote for president." He later said he does intend to vote for one of the two major-party candidates.

Osborn has been registered as nonpartisan since registering to vote in 2004. Although Democrats chose not to run a candidate in the Senate election, Osborn declined their endorsement. The state Democratic Party considered running a write-in candidate, accusing Osborn of misleading them about his intentions, but Osborn said he had always been clear that he would not accept endorsements from any political party. Osborn wanted to form an independent caucus in the Senate rather than caucus with either party. He has called the current system a "two-party doom loop". The Reform Party of the United States endorsed him in September 2024. Senate Democrats did not engage with or help Osborn's campaign.

Osborn's policy positions included raising the national minimum wage; lowering the tax rate for small businesses and overtime work; increasing border security and building the Mexico–United States border wall to stop illegal immigration; reforming the immigration system and exploring ways to legalize some long-term undocumented workers; ensuring resources for law enforcement and first responders; legalizing and taxing marijuana; improving railroad safety; guaranteeing access to abortion within the limits set by Roe v. Wade and opposing a national abortion ban; facilitating union organizing; and protecting gun rights. Osborn supported a "libertarian approach" to hot-button issues and said that government should be kept out of private lives. He supported the right-to-repair of consumer goods such as cars and electronics, raising the cap on Social Security contributions for those with higher incomes and moving the full retirement age for Social Security benefits back to 65.

Osborn supported protecting gun rights and the Second Amendment, while also supporting gun safety education in schools.

Here's his current platform page where you can get more stances and details.

Doesn't seem too bad, all considered. I'd take him over my senators (Fetterman (D) / McCormick (R)) in PA.

I like he specifically calls out fiscal support for small farms/ranches, not the conglomerates. I dislike his strong support of military/police funding and his vagueness about "border security" isn't reassuring. But for a strongly held Republican farming state, this guy is probably the best realistic type of candidate to bring in someone different.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

It's always time for owls!

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

"This is my forest!"

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

That French taco doesn't sound too bad. Sounds like a crunchy kebab.

I've made Canadian style donair with the traditional garlic sauce fries, and this reminds me somewhat of both of those, only put together.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Mine talk plenty. They usually just say: "Hissssss! Go away! Click click click!"

 

From World Wildlife Travel

Barn owl in the North York Moors, UK

 

From Derrick Wong

Barred Eagle-owl

Taken on 13/10/2018

Nikon D500

Nikon 200-500mm, 1/20sec, Iso 400, F10

Location: Malaysia

Re-edited a photo which I've posted almost 7 years ago. Editing softwares are so advanced now, even mobile apps are more than capable of doing a good job. Ran thru both Photoroom and lightroommobile to get the final result.

 

From Harold Wilion

The Great Horned owl is one of our toughest looking avian predators. Even this teenager that still can't even hunt for its own food, looks tough as hell like he wants to kick my ass.

 

From Winston the Screech Owl

Winnie is exhibiting a serious demeanor. Such a handsome guy.

 

From Vishal Lokare

Short-eared owl - Eyes that pierce the wild

 

From Conor Blount

Few shots I captured of a Little Owl at RSPB St Aidans.

(Leeds, England)

 

From Lilian Dray Cerdeira

Striped Owl

Alajuela, Costa Rica, 4-18-2025

 

From WBZ News Radio

The Natick Home Depot has had a special winged visitor for a good part of the year, and both customers and employees alike are loving her.

Ellie is a barred owl that has been living at the Natick store's garden center for months now.

“We’re out here in the middle of the winter and we saw it hanging out in the roof rafters here,” an employee said. “Next thing you know, it was just a part of our family for months and months and months.”

The store brought in a wildlife expert to check on the bird. They confirmed that Ellie was a girl, contrary to what the store initially believed, leading to her name change from Ollie. The expert also determined that because she has a safe way in and out of the shop and that she’s not bothering anyone, the owl is completely fine to be left alone.

Ellie is a welcome presence to the garden center, especially because of her knack for catching rodents between her talons.

The employee mentioned how the warmer weather means that Ellie isn’t there as consistently as she was in the colder months, but she still is around all the time.

“In the beginning, she was here every single day, now with the better weather she comes every couple of days, but she’s always here,” he said.

He talked about how Ellie has become part of the Home Depot family, with there even being pictures of her on the staff board.

“You know, everyone just seems to like it and come out here and see it, customers enjoy looking at her, she’s fun,” the employee said.

 

From Thy Pygmy Owl Tour

Western Screech Owl 😍

 

From Richard Bowring

Barney this evening taking a rest while on the way back to his barn with some food for the chicks.

 

From Gid Ferrer

Northern Boobook

LPPWP (Las Piñas Parañaque Wetland Park)

11/2024

The Northern Boobook belongs to the family Strigidae and is a raptorial owl endemic to eastern and southern countries of Asia. The species was considered, until recently, a conspecific of Ninox scutulata or brown boobook, a species of similar distribution encompassing 11 subspecies.

Thank you for this wonderful pose and opportunity to photograph you. We all appreciate you

Fujifilm XH2 O XF 150-600mm

 

From Amber Stanfill

I had my camera on this little barred owl for what felt like forever, just hoping the sun would slide down a little more.

It was quiet, peaceful, and kind of magical just being there. 🥰

The sun touched the owl's face, just for a moment A soft glow, a sleepy bird, and a heart full of gratitude. ❤️

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