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2026-01-29 18:22:02 UTC

“There isn’t a lot of reliable information out there about how to buy a gas mask, especially for the specific purpose of living under state repression. But hopefully after reading this guide you’ll feel equipped to make an educated decision.” https://www.theverge.com/policy/868571/best-gas-masks

2025-09-04 22:04:01 UTC

How Are You Supposed To Get The COVID Vaccine Now? An Explainer. “If you are not in one of the 16-ish states requiring a prescription for a COVID vaccine, you should be able to self-report a condition and receive your vaccine.” https://defector.com/how-the-fuck-are-you-supposed-to-get-your-covid-vaccine

2025-07-30 14:12:01 UTC

Note to self: spend some time checking out Tapestry, Iconfactory’s universal feed/social reader app. (Old heads will remember FriendFeed…) https://usetapestry.com/

2025-06-19 15:52:02 UTC

The [NYC] Subway Is Not Scary. “It’s fine and safe. It’s full of women and children. There are tons of old ladies on there.” And: “You sound real corny being scared of the subway.” https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-subway-is-not-scary

2025-05-28 21:16:01 UTC

This rings true: “Elon Musk is less like Tony Stark and more like Michael Scott.” The future he’s selling us is Stark Industries but what we’re getting is Dunder Mifflin. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/elon-musk-self-driving-fsd-tesla-tony-stark-michael-scott

2025-05-01 14:52:02 UTC

“The Adventures of Tintin officially entered the public domain in 2025. We now all own the alluring aesthetics of this timeless classic.” https://www.collegetowns.org/p/celebrating-the-timeless-allure-of

2025-04-16 14:28:01 UTC

Seth Rogan Speaks Truth to Billionaires, Gets Censored. “It’s amazing that others…in this room underwrote electing a man who, in the last week, single-handedly destroyed all of American science.” Can’t give a science prize w/o science. 🤷‍♂️ https://kottke.org/25/04/seth-rogan-speaks-truth-to-billionaires-gets-censored-for-it

2025-04-15 20:26:02 UTC

Swamped Skies, a photo with dozens of satellite trails criss-crossing the night skies. “The light pollution caused by satellites is quickly becoming a growing problem for astronomers.” SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are a particular problem. https://kottke.org/25/04/swamped-skies

2025-02-05 21:14:02 UTC

Incredible: Nearly 96% of new cars registered in Norway in January 2025 were all-electric. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250203-norway-nears-100-goal-of-all-electric-cars

2025-02-05 20:22:01 UTC

Members of Musk’s team have tried to gain access to servers at the NOAA. Project 2025 says the agency is “‘harmful to US prosperity’ for its role in climate science”. Their data collection and capabilities would be a massive loss. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/04/doge-noaa-headquarters

2024-11-11 16:12:02 UTC

Swifties are leaving toxic Twitter for Bluesky after the election. Lots of energy over on Bluesky right now. And Jesus Christ if you’re still on Twitter, it’s past time to move on and join us on Bluesky. https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-swift-fans-leaving-x-following-trumps-election/