@drtomcat.bsky.social
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How do you get new colors on the Commodore 64? Pedantically... you don't. Practically requires a deep dive into pallete switching, the behavior of CRTs, and the psychology of color itself. (The article demonstrates what works and what doesn't, so it comes with a strong strobing warning!)
Secret colours of the Commodore 64
aaronbell.com
www.aaronbell.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:05 AM
How do you get new colors on the Commodore 64? Pedantically... you don't. Practically requires a deep dive into pallete switching, the behavior of CRTs, and the psychology of color itself. (The article demonstrates what works and what doesn't, so it comes with a strong strobing warning!)
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Great piece by @himself.bsky.social on the "Silicon Valley canon".. Great man hubris doesn't end well...
www.programmablemutter.com/p/silicon-va...
www.programmablemutter.com/p/silicon-va...
Silicon Valley's thing about Great Men
There _is_ an alternative
www.programmablemutter.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Great piece by @himself.bsky.social on the "Silicon Valley canon".. Great man hubris doesn't end well...
www.programmablemutter.com/p/silicon-va...
www.programmablemutter.com/p/silicon-va...
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"Elon Musk is not a scientist, he is not an engineer. He is a billionaire con man with a lot of money." - @aoc.bsky.social 🎯
February 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
"Elon Musk is not a scientist, he is not an engineer. He is a billionaire con man with a lot of money." - @aoc.bsky.social 🎯
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Nervous Musk, Trump, Vance have all been outclassed in public arguments these last few days. Government failure, stock market crash, and dictatorial alliances are not popular. People are starting to realize that there is no truth here beyond the desire for personal wealth and power. (2/2)
February 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Nervous Musk, Trump, Vance have all been outclassed in public arguments these last few days. Government failure, stock market crash, and dictatorial alliances are not popular. People are starting to realize that there is no truth here beyond the desire for personal wealth and power. (2/2)
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Tesla's stock pumps don't even last 24 hours anymore!
The big pump that kept the stock from tanking yesterday was this China market "self-driving" software update, and it's already a flop.
Tesla is so cooked, sell while you can 🚮🚮
#TeslaTakedown
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
The big pump that kept the stock from tanking yesterday was this China market "self-driving" software update, and it's already a flop.
Tesla is so cooked, sell while you can 🚮🚮
#TeslaTakedown
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Tesla updates autopilot software in China, owners say move falls short of hopes
Tesla on Tuesday made a long-awaited update to its autopilot software in China to add a city navigation feature, but the move disappointed Chinese owners who said it fell short of Elon Musk's promises.
www.reuters.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Tesla's stock pumps don't even last 24 hours anymore!
The big pump that kept the stock from tanking yesterday was this China market "self-driving" software update, and it's already a flop.
Tesla is so cooked, sell while you can 🚮🚮
#TeslaTakedown
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
The big pump that kept the stock from tanking yesterday was this China market "self-driving" software update, and it's already a flop.
Tesla is so cooked, sell while you can 🚮🚮
#TeslaTakedown
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
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Tesla's market valuation is now back below $1 trillion, a level it first hit in 2021.
With anger at Musk mounting, Tesla store protests sprouting like weeds, its only new product a flop, FSD hype falling flat in China, and EU sales tanking, it's all downhill from here!
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/25/t...
With anger at Musk mounting, Tesla store protests sprouting like weeds, its only new product a flop, FSD hype falling flat in China, and EU sales tanking, it's all downhill from here!
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/25/t...
Tesla's market cap sinks below $1 trillion as stock slumps more than 8%
Tesla shares have dropped dramatically since peaking in December, and Tuesday's decline pushed the company's market cap below $1 trillion.
www.cnbc.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Tesla's market valuation is now back below $1 trillion, a level it first hit in 2021.
With anger at Musk mounting, Tesla store protests sprouting like weeds, its only new product a flop, FSD hype falling flat in China, and EU sales tanking, it's all downhill from here!
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/25/t...
With anger at Musk mounting, Tesla store protests sprouting like weeds, its only new product a flop, FSD hype falling flat in China, and EU sales tanking, it's all downhill from here!
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/25/t...
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Tesla stock headed straight down at the open, sell while you can, #TeslaTakedown is coming for the rest 📉📉
February 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Tesla stock headed straight down at the open, sell while you can, #TeslaTakedown is coming for the rest 📉📉
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Important PSA
Add F*cking to Your Google Searches to Neutralize AI Summaries
Google will probably close this loophole soon enough.
gizmodo.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Important PSA
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Woke up to a literal botulism warning from the FDA in my inbox.
Nice to know we're now all in danger of not getting these again in the future.
Nice to know we're now all in danger of not getting these again in the future.
February 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Woke up to a literal botulism warning from the FDA in my inbox.
Nice to know we're now all in danger of not getting these again in the future.
Nice to know we're now all in danger of not getting these again in the future.
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Alison Holt, contemporary textile artist who creates machine and hand embroidered artworks #WomensArt
February 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Alison Holt, contemporary textile artist who creates machine and hand embroidered artworks #WomensArt
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This is really extremely bad: withholding urgent public health studies because they’re not convenient for the president’s political narrative.
It's not just that officials have blocked CDC from publishing bird flu studies
Scientists were ordered to come up with studies on health risks of wildfires instead
That came as the president was criticizing the California governor's handling of fires
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-o...
Scientists were ordered to come up with studies on health risks of wildfires instead
That came as the president was criticizing the California governor's handling of fires
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-o...
February 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
This is really extremely bad: withholding urgent public health studies because they’re not convenient for the president’s political narrative.
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We must remember is that childhood deaths and disability have a disproportionate effect on years of healthy life lost. It's why childhood immunizations against infectious threats are so important, and why they are one of the greatest scientific advances in history.
srhd.org/news/srhd-re...
srhd.org/news/srhd-re...
SRHD Reports Pertussis Death in Spokane County
The Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) announces the first confirmed death from pertussis (whooping cough) in Washington since 2011.
srhd.org
February 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
We must remember is that childhood deaths and disability have a disproportionate effect on years of healthy life lost. It's why childhood immunizations against infectious threats are so important, and why they are one of the greatest scientific advances in history.
srhd.org/news/srhd-re...
srhd.org/news/srhd-re...
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Weak men cannot compromise. Weak men cannot build consensus. Weak men think that leadership means force. Weak men build nothing that lasts.
February 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Weak men cannot compromise. Weak men cannot build consensus. Weak men think that leadership means force. Weak men build nothing that lasts.
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a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job
This profile has been scrubbed from the site. Rose Ferreira grew up without reliable electricity, immigrated to NY, then survived homelessness and cancer on her way to NASA. She was so moved by images from the Webb telescope she wept. This is what’s at stake
web.archive.org/web/20231206...
web.archive.org/web/20231206...
NASA Intern Found Hope in the Moon - NASA
Lee esta historia en español aquí
web.archive.org
February 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job
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If RFK Jr is confirmed as HHS secretary, expect these headlines to become even more frequent and tragic.
February 9, 2025 at 4:56 AM
If RFK Jr is confirmed as HHS secretary, expect these headlines to become even more frequent and tragic.
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February 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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A friend linked me to this vid earlier this week, and I've watched it 2.5 times since then. Cannot stop thinking about it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHTT...
I definitely have my criticisms of Patreon—who doesn't, at this point—but Jack Conte, its CEO/co-founder is incredibly insightful, here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHTT...
I definitely have my criticisms of Patreon—who doesn't, at this point—but Jack Conte, its CEO/co-founder is incredibly insightful, here.
Patreon’s CEO: Social media is killing creators
YouTube video by Taylor Lorenz
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A friend linked me to this vid earlier this week, and I've watched it 2.5 times since then. Cannot stop thinking about it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHTT...
I definitely have my criticisms of Patreon—who doesn't, at this point—but Jack Conte, its CEO/co-founder is incredibly insightful, here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHTT...
I definitely have my criticisms of Patreon—who doesn't, at this point—but Jack Conte, its CEO/co-founder is incredibly insightful, here.
Hey everyone
Please share on this here petition to protect gender affirming care in Queensland, where the government has just restricted access to those under 18.
#trans #transhealth #lgbtiq #transgender
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-...
Please share on this here petition to protect gender affirming care in Queensland, where the government has just restricted access to those under 18.
#trans #transhealth #lgbtiq #transgender
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-...
| Queensland Parliament
www.parliament.qld.gov.au
February 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Hey everyone
Please share on this here petition to protect gender affirming care in Queensland, where the government has just restricted access to those under 18.
#trans #transhealth #lgbtiq #transgender
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-...
Please share on this here petition to protect gender affirming care in Queensland, where the government has just restricted access to those under 18.
#trans #transhealth #lgbtiq #transgender
www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-...
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February 3, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I think what's clear is that people like Trump, Musk, and their funders actually have such contempt for ordinary people that they are willing to act with such overconfidence, arrogance and self-indulgence. Meanwhile there's many more of us than them.
February 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I think what's clear is that people like Trump, Musk, and their funders actually have such contempt for ordinary people that they are willing to act with such overconfidence, arrogance and self-indulgence. Meanwhile there's many more of us than them.
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PUT ALL THEIR HEADS IN TOILETS AND FLUSH REPEATEDLY
February 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
PUT ALL THEIR HEADS IN TOILETS AND FLUSH REPEATEDLY
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This is deeply concerning. ASM has been an example to societies worldwide with respect to science advocacy, diversity and inclusion, and science communication. To see this potentially impacted by politics, will affect not only microbiologists in the USA, but world wide.
ASM is reviewing the recent Executive Orders and other actions issued by the Trump Administration. We remain committed to our core principles and will keep members informed of policy developments that may affect the field and their work. Read our statement: asm.org/Press-Releas...
ASM Statement on the Recent Executive Orders
ASM is reviewing the recent Executive Orders (EOs) and other actions issued by the Administration and will keep our members informed of policy developments that may affect the field and their work.
asm.org
February 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
This is deeply concerning. ASM has been an example to societies worldwide with respect to science advocacy, diversity and inclusion, and science communication. To see this potentially impacted by politics, will affect not only microbiologists in the USA, but world wide.
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The entire archive of all CDC datasets uploaded before January 28th, 2025 has been backed up on Internet Archive.
Incredible work everyone. Science will never be silenced!
Incredible work everyone. Science will never be silenced!
February 3, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The entire archive of all CDC datasets uploaded before January 28th, 2025 has been backed up on Internet Archive.
Incredible work everyone. Science will never be silenced!
Incredible work everyone. Science will never be silenced!
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My @scishow.bsky.social buddies will appreciate this one.
January 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
My @scishow.bsky.social buddies will appreciate this one.
Is there any guarantee that Bluesky won't go the same way as Titter?
December 27, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Is there any guarantee that Bluesky won't go the same way as Titter?