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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 14h

No relation.

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Maureen Johnson @maureenjohnsonbooks.com · 1d

THIS. THIS. This is what we've been waiting for. A candidate who is talking abut the specifics of Queer history in NYC and advocating a plan to immediately protect trans persons. THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 1d

The author is Calder McHugh. Don't know him. Why would you think he's a relative?

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 1d

What specifically doesn't work well on your iPad that you need?

Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 1d

Wow, thanks for the kind words, Karl!

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 1d

Every now and then I run across an app or a website that is both useful and delightful. Got five for ya.

Declutter your photo roll and have fun doing it. Google Desktop's tenuous return. A screensaver worth paying for. Will that monitor fit on your desk? AI news you can use.

Four apps and a website that make daily life easier — and more fun

Discover four standout apps and a handy website — from Shutter Declutter to Particle News — that boost your daily flow on iPhone, Mac and PC.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Federal judge finds the Trump admin likely violated the First (viewpoint discrimination) and Fifth (vagueness) Amendments in a case over changed domestic violence grant conditions.

Preliminary injunction issued.

(A TRO previously was issued.)

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Case 1:25-cv-00342-MRD-PAS
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND
RHODE ISLAND COALITION
AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR. in his official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, et al.,
Defendants.
C.A. No. 25-cv-342-MRD-PAS
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Melissa R. DuBose, United States District Judge.

Over twenty non-profit coalitions that receive federal grant money to help
support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as members of
society who are unhoused or without stable housing filed suit against the United
States Departments of Health and Human Services ("HHS") and Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD") as well as various administrators and subagencies who fall
under and within these agencies (hereinafter the "Coalitions" or the "Plaintiffs").
Compl. at 1-4. The Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants are springing new conditions
on them as grantees and are requiring compliance with new spending restrictions on grant funds (the "Grants"), all in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act (the
"APA"), 5 U.S.C. § 706, the U.S. Constitution's clearly articulated separation of
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powers principles such as the Article I Spending Clause, the First Amendment, and the Due Process Clause under the Fifth Amendment. Id. 11 4, 66-89. The new
conditions and certifications foisted upon the grantees are focused on compelling
compliance with sweeping changes imposed by the executive branch by way of Executive Orders ("E.O.s") aimed at eliminating programs that are perceived as promoting gender ideology; diversity, equity, and inclusion; elective abortions; and
antidiscrimination. Id. 11 21-31, MPI at 73-74.

IV. CONCLUSION
As stated, the Court determines that the Plaintiffs have met their burden as
to the preliminary injunction factors and finds them entitled to relief. Pursuant to Section 705 of the APA, the Court finds that it is necessary and appropriate to grant
the Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary stay of the Challenged Conditions.
See 5
U.S.C. § 705 (permitting a reviewing court to "issue all necessary and appropriate
process to postpone the effective date of an agency action or to preserve status or
rights pending conclusion of the review proceedings on such conditions as may be
required and to the extent necessary to prevent irreparable injury").
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Melissa R. DuBose
United States District Judge
October 10, 2025

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 2d

It's #BurgerFriday on @alisoncook.bsky.social's newsletter, and I'm all in. This sounds divine. And I love me some touchscreen ordering, because really, who wants to talk to other people?

Burger Friday: Narwhal Jousting Club

Sorry, Cantina Barba. You'd slipped the last time I ordered your cheeseburger, and now I've got a new Houston fave in the affordable category. It's the gutsy number at the Narwhal Jousting Club, a ma...

alison-cooks-htown.ghost.io

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 2d

A whole heck of a lot to cover today on the coastal storm this weekend in the Mid-Atlantic. Impacts in NJ and Delaware could be the worst since January 2016 or Hurricane Sandy south of Long Beach Island. Expected impacts and more below and at theeyewall.com

Worst impacts since January 2016 or Sandy possible for Southern New Jersey & Delaware from East Coast storm Sunday & Monday

Flooding likely in the Desert Southwest as well

theeyewall.substack.com

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 2d

ISPs went whining to the Carr-era FCC about being forced to disclose the fees they charge, and now the commission is likely to drop that requirement in the Broadband Facts labels. Consumer lose: expect surprises that didn't have to be surprises on your bill.

ISPs created so many fees that FCC will kill requirement to list them all

ISPs complained about Biden-era rule, said listing every fee was too hard.

arstechnica.com

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 3d

The fire risk for Houston increases due to the influx of drier air today and Friday. A weak front will also lead to cooler nights this weekend, and a continued pattern of late-summer weather next week.

#houwx

Drier air and slightly cooler temperatures on tap for Houston

In brief: In today’s post we discuss the fire risk for Houston posed by the influx of drier air today and Friday in Houston. A weak front will lead to modestly drier air and cooler nights thi…

spacecityweather.com

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violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 4d

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 4d

Scully, is that you?

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 4d

Houston is not out there setting records, but temperatures are running well above normal for early October. However some modest relief is on the way with a weak front on Thursday. Unfortunately it is unlikely to bring much rain, which we could use with another dry spell ahead.

#houwx

Less humid weather on the horizon as a weak front arrives Thursday

In brief: Houston is not out there setting records, but temperatures are definitely running well above normal for early October. However some modest relief is on the way with a weak front arriving …

spacecityweather.com

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 5d

A weak front arrives in the Houston area by Thursday or so, and we explain why this is called a backdoor front. After this there are zero weather concerns for the weekend before calm weather persists for most of next week.

#houwx

Houston may get a nice little ‘backdoor’ front this week

In brief: Today’s post discusses a weak front arriving by Thursday or so, and explains why this is called a backdoor front. After this we have zero weather concerns for the weekend before cal…

spacecityweather.com

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Space City Weather @spacecitywx.bsky.social · 6d

Houston’s late summer heat continues this week, but a modest front should bring drier air by Thursday or Friday. We have a chance of a stronger front in a little more than 10 days, but no promises. We also have details about our 10-year anniversary Fall Day celebration.

#houwx

Hints of cooler weather in our forecast eventually; and everything you need to know about our big Fall Day event

In brief: Houston’s late summer heat will continue this week, but a modest front should bring some drier air by Thursday or Friday. We have a chance of a stronger front in a little more than …

spacecityweather.com

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 8d

Very useful! Pairs well with Apparency.

mothersruin.com/software/App...

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 14d

While the iPhone Air may have gotten the spotlight in Apple’s 2025 smartphone launch, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most capable of the bunch. The battery life is astounding, the cameras worthy of the “pro” designation and the design is even - dare I say it? - refreshing.

Review: Apple gives the iPhone 17 Pro Max a glow-up and more muscle

The iPhone Air is super thin, elegant and a case of form over function. The iPhone 17 Pro models, including the Pro Max, are the opposite.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 14d

While the iPhone Air may have gotten the spotlight in Apple’s 2025 smartphone launch, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most capable of the bunch. The battery life is astounding, the cameras worthy of the “pro” designation and the design is even - dare I say it? - refreshing.

Review: Apple gives the iPhone 17 Pro Max a glow-up and more muscle

The iPhone Air is super thin, elegant and a case of form over function. The iPhone 17 Pro models, including the Pro Max, are the opposite.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 18d

I bought the AirPods Pro 3 and at first was not impressed with the promised improvements in audio quality and ANC. I had a good fit from the default (medium) ear tips as per the onboard seal test. Out of curiosity, I switched to the Large size tips.

WHOA. MUCH BETTER.

Experiment with your tips!

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 18d

Note that there's a bug on macOS 26 Tahoe. Sometimes the settings for it won't open when you click Options in the Screen Saver pane. Just kill the Settings app and go back to it. The developer is working on a fix.

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 18d

Just paid actual money for a Mac screensaver. I think the last time I did that was After Dark from Berkeley Systems (the After Dark screensavers).

But this was just too cool to pass up. It's beautiful.
bauhausclock.com

Bauhaus Clock - Most Elegant Screensaver for Mac

Transform your Mac's idle time with Bauhaus Clock, the most beautiful Mac screensaver. Features precision movement, watch dials, customizable colors, and elegant Bauhaus design. Perfect for those who ...

bauhausclock.com

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The Verge @theverge.com · 19d

Apple TV Plus has quietly pulled its new show about domestic extremism

The show’s release bas been put on hold for the indefinite future.

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 19d

@zdnet.bsky.social's website autoplays video WITH SOUND when you load up a page. This is evil on a spectacular level. Autoplay video by itself should be a felony, adding sound gets you summary execution.

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Dwight Silverman @dwightsilverman.com · 19d

Could be. I do know it's available used for 7 bucks.

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