William P.H.
@willhtpe.bsky.social
Working in the media in Taiwan since 2016. Interested in geopolitics, demographics, tech, and other issues of relevance to our times.
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Wikipedia missed this one.
Sony was first with the CD-ROM.
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Sony was first with the CD-ROM.
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June 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Wikipedia missed this one.
Sony was first with the CD-ROM.
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Sony was first with the CD-ROM.
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This much cool should be illegal
May 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This much cool should be illegal
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Winamp Skin: S2 High End
April 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Winamp Skin: S2 High End
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Breaking News: The U.S. has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine to pressure its government to cooperate with President Trump, the CIA director said.
C.I.A. Director Says U.S. Has Paused Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine
Trump administration officials say the halt in assistance is a warning to the Ukrainians of the consequences of not cooperating with the president.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Breaking News: The U.S. has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine to pressure its government to cooperate with President Trump, the CIA director said.
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Within the span of 90 minutes on Tuesday morning, two airplanes, at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport and at Chicago’s Midway International Airport, were forced to abort landings to avoid collisions, federal aviation officials said.
Two Planes, in Washington and Chicago, Abort Landings to Avoid Collisions
The near misses on Tuesday came after a string of aviation disasters, including the midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet last month that killed 67 people.
www.nytimes.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Within the span of 90 minutes on Tuesday morning, two airplanes, at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport and at Chicago’s Midway International Airport, were forced to abort landings to avoid collisions, federal aviation officials said.
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DOGE savings (WSJ): $2.6b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
February 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
DOGE savings (WSJ): $2.6b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
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The settlement of the Ukraine conflict in a manner reminiscent of the 1938 Munich Agreement could entice more states to resolve disputes militarily. Taiwan especially looks ever more vulnerable.
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Gambit: Consequences for Taiwan’s Security
The settlement of the Ukraine conflict in a manner reminiscent of the 1938 Munich Agreement could entice more states to resolve disputes militarily. Taiwan especially looks ever more vulnerable.
buff.ly
February 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The settlement of the Ukraine conflict in a manner reminiscent of the 1938 Munich Agreement could entice more states to resolve disputes militarily. Taiwan especially looks ever more vulnerable.
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A new law signed by Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah prohibits unions from negotiating wages and other terms for teachers, firefighters, police officers and all other public employees, joining just two other states that have banned collective bargaining in the public sector.
Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Workers
Utah joined two other states in prohibiting collective bargaining for teachers, police officers and other public employees in a move that was seen as a possible blow to the country’s labor movement.
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A new law signed by Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah prohibits unions from negotiating wages and other terms for teachers, firefighters, police officers and all other public employees, joining just two other states that have banned collective bargaining in the public sector.
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Bricking the Tesla MRAP because I didn't put it in "Wash rack" mode
A public State Department procurement document for fiscal year 2025 listed the purchase for $400 million. It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is a top White House official.
Trump administration set to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas
That's according to a public State Department procurement document. It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White Ho...
www.npr.org
February 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Bricking the Tesla MRAP because I didn't put it in "Wash rack" mode
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The U.S. alliance network is its greatest advantage in the competition with China. But Washington can hardly count on its allies if it treats them worse than the way it treats its systemic rival.
How the US Could Undermine Its Biggest Advantage Over China
The U.S. alliance network is its greatest advantage in the competition with China. But Washington can hardly count on its allies if it treats them worse than the way it treats its systemic rival.
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February 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The U.S. alliance network is its greatest advantage in the competition with China. But Washington can hardly count on its allies if it treats them worse than the way it treats its systemic rival.
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If Trump is not invested in AUKUS or the Quad, the number or order of meetings and phone calls will count for naught.
Quad and AUKUS Face an Uncertain Future Under Trump
The challenge is to make a compelling case for Trump to support and endorse these partnerships.
buff.ly
February 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
If Trump is not invested in AUKUS or the Quad, the number or order of meetings and phone calls will count for naught.
Breaking News: Trump announces Gaza City to get its first In-N-Out Burger
February 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Breaking News: Trump announces Gaza City to get its first In-N-Out Burger
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Contrary to popular belief, Chinese consumers already spend much more of what they earn than their American counterparts. If China's government wants to raise consumption, then, it needs to raise wages first.
The Big Myth About China’s Low Consumption
Contrary to popular belief, Chinese consumers already spend much more of what they earn than their American counterparts. Low wages are to blame for stagnant consumption.
buff.ly
February 6, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Contrary to popular belief, Chinese consumers already spend much more of what they earn than their American counterparts. If China's government wants to raise consumption, then, it needs to raise wages first.
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U.S. tech CEOs have a clear financial interest in hyping the AI arms race, and the Trump administration is inclined to agree with that framing.
US Tech Companies Embrace AI ‘Arms Race’ With China – and the Money It Brings
U.S. tech CEOs have a clear financial interest in hyping the AI arms race, and the Trump administration is inclined to agree with that framing.
buff.ly
February 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
U.S. tech CEOs have a clear financial interest in hyping the AI arms race, and the Trump administration is inclined to agree with that framing.
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This was designed 36 years ago...
February 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This was designed 36 years ago...
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Picked up this nice external Mac 800K 3.5" floppy drive on eBay. Arrived today in great working order. All my classic Macs have 1.44M floppy drives. I do love a happy Mac! #retrocomputing #macintosh #mac
February 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Picked up this nice external Mac 800K 3.5" floppy drive on eBay. Arrived today in great working order. All my classic Macs have 1.44M floppy drives. I do love a happy Mac! #retrocomputing #macintosh #mac
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USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency
February 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency
Reading the news these days is like driving by a car wreck. It's an atrocity, but you can't look away
February 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Reading the news these days is like driving by a car wreck. It's an atrocity, but you can't look away
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Btw let me reinforce this again when it comes to this crew: EVERY ACCUSATION IS A CONFESSION.
February 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Btw let me reinforce this again when it comes to this crew: EVERY ACCUSATION IS A CONFESSION.