Jeff Smith
@sumisu3.bsky.social
Sauna サウナ, wine, craft beer, 日本酒, BBQ, chilis, hops farmer and home brewer, guitar, French horn, Flügelhorn, jazz, Irish Setters, vinyl & books. 30+ yrs IT. Finnish/German/Chicagoan in NZ via Japan.
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The life of one of the most remote grizzly bear populations in the world is being documented by the animals themselves, with collar cameras that provide a rare glimpse of how they survive on Alaska’s rugged and desolate North Slope.
Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope
Researchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope.
bit.ly
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The life of one of the most remote grizzly bear populations in the world is being documented by the animals themselves, with collar cameras that provide a rare glimpse of how they survive on Alaska’s rugged and desolate North Slope.
For the last couple of years there has been a massive influx of US private equity and other investment into Japan. What if the support for higher value yen is to help those investors harvest some profit. No taxes in exchange rate gains, right?
Coordinated intervention chatter changes the bet on the yen as the U.S., in theory, has unlimited dollars at its disposal.
Coordinated intervention chatter changes the bet on the yen
Hint that U.S. will help support currency gets the attention of traders and investors.
ebx.sh
January 27, 2026 at 9:22 AM
For the last couple of years there has been a massive influx of US private equity and other investment into Japan. What if the support for higher value yen is to help those investors harvest some profit. No taxes in exchange rate gains, right?
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He is just like a big dog
January 25, 2026 at 8:34 PM
He is just like a big dog
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Happy birthday Bob! This great ape is 20 today 🦧
Bob is known throughout the Oregon Zoo for his unique bond with 3-year-old Jolene. Though male orangutans typically don't play much of a role in parenting, Bob is an active father who can often be seen playing with and caring for his daughter 💕
Bob is known throughout the Oregon Zoo for his unique bond with 3-year-old Jolene. Though male orangutans typically don't play much of a role in parenting, Bob is an active father who can often be seen playing with and caring for his daughter 💕
January 23, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Happy birthday Bob! This great ape is 20 today 🦧
Bob is known throughout the Oregon Zoo for his unique bond with 3-year-old Jolene. Though male orangutans typically don't play much of a role in parenting, Bob is an active father who can often be seen playing with and caring for his daughter 💕
Bob is known throughout the Oregon Zoo for his unique bond with 3-year-old Jolene. Though male orangutans typically don't play much of a role in parenting, Bob is an active father who can often be seen playing with and caring for his daughter 💕
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Do words just not mean anything anymore?
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Do words just not mean anything anymore?
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January 22, 2026 at 5:52 AM
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He is such a handsome boy, but I really have no idea what’s up with his hairdo
January 20, 2026 at 8:36 AM
He is such a handsome boy, but I really have no idea what’s up with his hairdo
A “Kellerbier” version of my Landlord clone. Kegged two days ago and this is from a mini keg of excess. Tastes amazing already
January 20, 2026 at 5:24 AM
A “Kellerbier” version of my Landlord clone. Kegged two days ago and this is from a mini keg of excess. Tastes amazing already
We may be in for some wild weather for the next 60+ hours.
Topped up the fuel in our two generators, got the extension cords ready. Need to get some buckets of water filled to flush toilets as I may not run an extension cord to the pump.
www.haurakigulfweather.com/cyclone1
Topped up the fuel in our two generators, got the extension cords ready. Need to get some buckets of water filled to flush toilets as I may not run an extension cord to the pump.
www.haurakigulfweather.com/cyclone1
Tropical low 94P
www.haurakigulfweather.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:11 PM
We may be in for some wild weather for the next 60+ hours.
Topped up the fuel in our two generators, got the extension cords ready. Need to get some buckets of water filled to flush toilets as I may not run an extension cord to the pump.
www.haurakigulfweather.com/cyclone1
Topped up the fuel in our two generators, got the extension cords ready. Need to get some buckets of water filled to flush toilets as I may not run an extension cord to the pump.
www.haurakigulfweather.com/cyclone1
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Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away
thezebra.org
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
I marinated some salmon in soy sauce, sugar, hondashi and sake. When I drained the liquid before broiling the salmon I added some water and braised some leftover daikon radish.
This is a comfort food for me and this weather definitely calls for exactly this
This is a comfort food for me and this weather definitely calls for exactly this
January 19, 2026 at 5:18 AM
I marinated some salmon in soy sauce, sugar, hondashi and sake. When I drained the liquid before broiling the salmon I added some water and braised some leftover daikon radish.
This is a comfort food for me and this weather definitely calls for exactly this
This is a comfort food for me and this weather definitely calls for exactly this
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Japan should also create support of sake-tourism and other local agriculture product production support like locally grown indigo and urushi lacquer to support sustainable local farming which support traditional crafts & enhance tourism - an increasingly important source of income for economy
FYI: European Wine Sector Set for 80% Climate Aid Under New Regulatory Package #EuropeanWine #ClimateAid #WineTourism #EUBudget #Sustainability
European Wine Sector Set for 80% Climate Aid Under New Regulatory Package
Producers to gain flexible crisis tools, planting controls, and major support for wine tourism as EU reforms advance
www.vinetur.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Japan should also create support of sake-tourism and other local agriculture product production support like locally grown indigo and urushi lacquer to support sustainable local farming which support traditional crafts & enhance tourism - an increasingly important source of income for economy
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Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
January 16, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
The Banker is the movie I needed to see with all the shit that is going on in the world. Still only about half way through but it just feels right.
and the soundtrack is perfect!
and the soundtrack is perfect!
January 13, 2026 at 7:37 AM
The Banker is the movie I needed to see with all the shit that is going on in the world. Still only about half way through but it just feels right.
and the soundtrack is perfect!
and the soundtrack is perfect!
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stop what you're doing and let Amber Glenn take you to church #USPrevagenChamps #figureskating
January 8, 2026 at 4:36 AM
stop what you're doing and let Amber Glenn take you to church #USPrevagenChamps #figureskating
Today really feels like I day I should have prepared to eat unagi. None in the freezer. Next time I’m down to Auckland I need to buy some.
Korean cold noodles for lunch and soba for dinner. Probably sōmen tomorrow if it is this hot again.
Korean cold noodles for lunch and soba for dinner. Probably sōmen tomorrow if it is this hot again.
January 11, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Today really feels like I day I should have prepared to eat unagi. None in the freezer. Next time I’m down to Auckland I need to buy some.
Korean cold noodles for lunch and soba for dinner. Probably sōmen tomorrow if it is this hot again.
Korean cold noodles for lunch and soba for dinner. Probably sōmen tomorrow if it is this hot again.
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Safe travels Bobby…💔 Say hello to Jerry and Croz.
“Black Muddy River” (arr. Vin
Downes)
“Black Muddy River” (arr. Vin
Downes)
January 11, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Safe travels Bobby…💔 Say hello to Jerry and Croz.
“Black Muddy River” (arr. Vin
Downes)
“Black Muddy River” (arr. Vin
Downes)
View from the hammock. And a really nice breeze is coming up.
January 11, 2026 at 12:36 AM
View from the hammock. And a really nice breeze is coming up.
Wow it’s hot out!
I went out early to do some scything. Got a good portion done and also an area with a ton of thistles down by my barn. But then had to stop. Was too hot even before 10am
Cool shower outside by my sauna and still felt hot.
Inside and later in the hammock for the rest of the day.
I went out early to do some scything. Got a good portion done and also an area with a ton of thistles down by my barn. But then had to stop. Was too hot even before 10am
Cool shower outside by my sauna and still felt hot.
Inside and later in the hammock for the rest of the day.
January 10, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Wow it’s hot out!
I went out early to do some scything. Got a good portion done and also an area with a ton of thistles down by my barn. But then had to stop. Was too hot even before 10am
Cool shower outside by my sauna and still felt hot.
Inside and later in the hammock for the rest of the day.
I went out early to do some scything. Got a good portion done and also an area with a ton of thistles down by my barn. But then had to stop. Was too hot even before 10am
Cool shower outside by my sauna and still felt hot.
Inside and later in the hammock for the rest of the day.
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Hops have changed a lot in the past dozen years, and this cool visualizer gives a dynamic look at how the industry has evolved.
Visualizing Hops — Beervana
Hops have changed a lot in the past dozen years, and this cool visualizer gives a dynamic look at how they’ve changed.
www.beervanablog.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Hops have changed a lot in the past dozen years, and this cool visualizer gives a dynamic look at how the industry has evolved.
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Bad news, Kubrick - the Blue Danube waltz just got a new default visual.
My friends in Austria sent this and I can't stop watching...wait for the end. 🤗💜
January 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Bad news, Kubrick - the Blue Danube waltz just got a new default visual.
What the planning and preparation tell me is that there are plenty of people in the military, CIA, etc perfectly willing to violate the US Constitution and international laws. Who could have imagine?
January 4, 2026 at 4:15 AM
What the planning and preparation tell me is that there are plenty of people in the military, CIA, etc perfectly willing to violate the US Constitution and international laws. Who could have imagine?
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so cool that when Kurosawa made Seven Samurai, he was like, "What if a movie absolutely ripped for three-and-a-half hours straight?"
January 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM
so cool that when Kurosawa made Seven Samurai, he was like, "What if a movie absolutely ripped for three-and-a-half hours straight?"
Brew day before work in the new year kicks off.
Brewing a Landlord clone. Lovely Golden Promise malt all milled and ready to go.
Brewing a Landlord clone. Lovely Golden Promise malt all milled and ready to go.
January 3, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Brew day before work in the new year kicks off.
Brewing a Landlord clone. Lovely Golden Promise malt all milled and ready to go.
Brewing a Landlord clone. Lovely Golden Promise malt all milled and ready to go.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:44 AM