Gary B.
@gmbfly98.bsky.social
Computer engineer; pilot and flight instructor; fan of science, technology, and the arts (especially theater); staff to two cats.
To be more precise, you (are supposed to) make money as a reward for doing something with purpose and commitment to the customer. Unfortunately, the commitment has been redirected to the shareholders instead.
January 22, 2026 at 1:29 AM
To be more precise, you (are supposed to) make money as a reward for doing something with purpose and commitment to the customer. Unfortunately, the commitment has been redirected to the shareholders instead.
The problem is that the voters who support ICE (and have a disproportionate amount of voting power due to gerrymandering) buy into the Rs framing of it as being of law and order. And the Ds have always been weak on messaging.
January 22, 2026 at 1:23 AM
The problem is that the voters who support ICE (and have a disproportionate amount of voting power due to gerrymandering) buy into the Rs framing of it as being of law and order. And the Ds have always been weak on messaging.
The thing is, I believe him. It just happens that ICE is no longer designed for I&C E.
January 18, 2026 at 1:45 AM
The thing is, I believe him. It just happens that ICE is no longer designed for I&C E.
And also, anyone currently serving in ICE should be automatically disqualified from serving in its replacement.
January 13, 2026 at 5:52 PM
And also, anyone currently serving in ICE should be automatically disqualified from serving in its replacement.
Instead of a sticker with glue, what about one of those plastic static-cling stickers? It leaves no residue and can easily be removed and reapplied, so not technically "defiling" it. It also wouldn't interfere with a card reader.
January 10, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Instead of a sticker with glue, what about one of those plastic static-cling stickers? It leaves no residue and can easily be removed and reapplied, so not technically "defiling" it. It also wouldn't interfere with a card reader.
But how does one actually fight ignorance when the ignorant are *proudly* ignorant?
January 7, 2026 at 6:58 PM
But how does one actually fight ignorance when the ignorant are *proudly* ignorant?
Though even without any intent of being "political", presenting hard, confirmed facts is now considered "political" (primarily by one specific group that doesn't need to be named).
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Though even without any intent of being "political", presenting hard, confirmed facts is now considered "political" (primarily by one specific group that doesn't need to be named).
I can already see that stare 😄
January 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I can already see that stare 😄
"President Trump was a builder before he took office, but he has continued it as a hobby in the White House." WTAF? This is more fitting for a faux news headline than an NPR headline. Do better!
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"President Trump was a builder before he took office, but he has continued it as a hobby in the White House." WTAF? This is more fitting for a faux news headline than an NPR headline. Do better!
Oh, also, mine is wired to run when the fan runs and was plumbed into the cold water line instead of the hot water. I haven't really noticed any negative effects as a result of this.
December 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Oh, also, mine is wired to run when the fan runs and was plumbed into the cold water line instead of the hot water. I haven't really noticed any negative effects as a result of this.
1) My Aprilaire is actually installed on the return duct (a 500M, I think), 2) It originally drained out the AC drain to the outside and froze over once, partially flooding my basement, 3) Now I think I'll add an auto humidistat to mine as well.
December 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
1) My Aprilaire is actually installed on the return duct (a 500M, I think), 2) It originally drained out the AC drain to the outside and froze over once, partially flooding my basement, 3) Now I think I'll add an auto humidistat to mine as well.
No need to fact check - he couldn't tell the truth if he had to.
December 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
No need to fact check - he couldn't tell the truth if he had to.
For their kind, existing law is an intimidating threat to them.
November 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
For their kind, existing law is an intimidating threat to them.
Make sure there are no big trees nearby!
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Make sure there are no big trees nearby!
Are you referring to the same leadership that actually opposed this compromise, or just the 7 Democrats that voted in favor of the vote?
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Are you referring to the same leadership that actually opposed this compromise, or just the 7 Democrats that voted in favor of the vote?
Same thing with paper towel and toilet paper sheets (how many plies and what size). It's so maddening (but also real-world examples of those silly 6th grade math class problems).
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Same thing with paper towel and toilet paper sheets (how many plies and what size). It's so maddening (but also real-world examples of those silly 6th grade math class problems).