Jon POWER
@jonpower.bsky.social
Moving in. Like Japan and doujin games.
Trump only has to get control of the Federal Reserve now and that's the whole thing in a bag. Capture the Fed and he fixes interest rates. That the economy is screwed matters nothing, since voters reward Dems for repairing the economy by voting Trump in. It's insane. But here we are.
Appeals court rules Trump can fire independent agency members without cause gutting the last bulwark against presidential capture of oversight. They're not "independent" if they serve at his pleasure. This is how democracies die: with judges rewriting "for cause" to mean "for any reason I like."
December 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Trump only has to get control of the Federal Reserve now and that's the whole thing in a bag. Capture the Fed and he fixes interest rates. That the economy is screwed matters nothing, since voters reward Dems for repairing the economy by voting Trump in. It's insane. But here we are.
One thing I admired the Scala Cinema for doing was putting on bills that had no interest for me, but served other sections of our society. I'd look at the monthly broadsheet, nope, nope, nope, that looks nice, nope, nope. The nopes never bothered me though. Other people would like them.
On this day (7th December) in 1984, the Scala Cinema was showing Stranger Than Paradise and Radio On as a double bill.
December 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
One thing I admired the Scala Cinema for doing was putting on bills that had no interest for me, but served other sections of our society. I'd look at the monthly broadsheet, nope, nope, nope, that looks nice, nope, nope. The nopes never bothered me though. Other people would like them.
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
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Rewatching my absolute favorite movie
December 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Rewatching my absolute favorite movie
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Anyone noticed how UK media is a lot less obsessed with Farage’s alleged antisemitism than Corbyn’s alleged antisemitism?
Odd that.
Odd that.
December 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Anyone noticed how UK media is a lot less obsessed with Farage’s alleged antisemitism than Corbyn’s alleged antisemitism?
Odd that.
Odd that.
I really thought this was fake, but no. This was an actual real thing:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casabla...
and the second attempt to make a TV show of the film. There is no Ilsa Lund in this sequence, as this TV show was set a year before the film events.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casabla...
and the second attempt to make a TV show of the film. There is no Ilsa Lund in this sequence, as this TV show was set a year before the film events.
December 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I really thought this was fake, but no. This was an actual real thing:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casabla...
and the second attempt to make a TV show of the film. There is no Ilsa Lund in this sequence, as this TV show was set a year before the film events.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casabla...
and the second attempt to make a TV show of the film. There is no Ilsa Lund in this sequence, as this TV show was set a year before the film events.
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Interesting thing to take away here.
BBC asked 5000 doctors to take part in a survey about overdiagnosis of mental health conditions. Only 15% of them responded.
And what do you think the belief will be of that 15% who specifically wanted to respond to a study into overdiagnosis? 🤔
BBC asked 5000 doctors to take part in a survey about overdiagnosis of mental health conditions. Only 15% of them responded.
And what do you think the belief will be of that 15% who specifically wanted to respond to a study into overdiagnosis? 🤔
December 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Interesting thing to take away here.
BBC asked 5000 doctors to take part in a survey about overdiagnosis of mental health conditions. Only 15% of them responded.
And what do you think the belief will be of that 15% who specifically wanted to respond to a study into overdiagnosis? 🤔
BBC asked 5000 doctors to take part in a survey about overdiagnosis of mental health conditions. Only 15% of them responded.
And what do you think the belief will be of that 15% who specifically wanted to respond to a study into overdiagnosis? 🤔
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The Express is furious about this because the moment you show those who repeat anti-immigration rhetoric the real human stories their narrative collapses.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
December 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Express is furious about this because the moment you show those who repeat anti-immigration rhetoric the real human stories their narrative collapses.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
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There are so many people living lives of quiet dignity despite horrific medical news or poverty or tragedy where every day they still wake up and try to be good people in the world even as the world pushes against them and it makes me even angrier at the absolute shitheads that rule over things
December 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
There are so many people living lives of quiet dignity despite horrific medical news or poverty or tragedy where every day they still wake up and try to be good people in the world even as the world pushes against them and it makes me even angrier at the absolute shitheads that rule over things
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If anyone cares at all, EV battery recycling is now hitting 99% recovery for important metals
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
New recycling tech recovers nearly pure nickel and cobalt from old EV batteries
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly recycling tech that extracts 99 percent pure nickel and cobalt from waste batteries.
interestingengineering.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
If anyone cares at all, EV battery recycling is now hitting 99% recovery for important metals
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
If you don't know what city this is, you haven't been here or know what movie this is from.
December 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
If you don't know what city this is, you haven't been here or know what movie this is from.
If you don't know what city this is, you haven't been here or know what movie this is from.
December 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
If you don't know what city this is, you haven't been here or know what movie this is from.
If you don't know what city this is, you haven't been here or know what movie this is from.
December 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
If you don't know what city this is, you haven't been here or know what movie this is from.
If you don't know what city this is, you haven't been here or know what movie this is from.
December 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
If you don't know what city this is, you haven't been here or know what movie this is from.
If you see this, post a horror movie.
December 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
If you see this, post a horror movie.
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There is no human right to a parking space wherever you want to go.
However, there is a car policy that gives you this feeling because people are considered more important than children.
However, there is a car policy that gives you this feeling because people are considered more important than children.
December 4, 2025 at 8:56 AM
There is no human right to a parking space wherever you want to go.
However, there is a car policy that gives you this feeling because people are considered more important than children.
However, there is a car policy that gives you this feeling because people are considered more important than children.
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Sometimes wonder if we should flip the framing round on these EV sales stories and report that 'petrol and diesel car sales continue to collapse'. www.businessgreen.com/news/4522786...
EVs secure over a quarter of November's new car market
EV market share of more than 26 per cent represents second strongest monthly performance of the year
www.businessgreen.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Sometimes wonder if we should flip the framing round on these EV sales stories and report that 'petrol and diesel car sales continue to collapse'. www.businessgreen.com/news/4522786...
Dodged a virtual bullet. Tried installing very old drivers onto this W10 PC. Buggered up the Registry. Took an hour but Windows fixed itself. Back in the game, after a very nervous spell. Well done Micro$oft, I never doubted you.
In other news, is there no way to recover Iomega Zip Discs now?
In other news, is there no way to recover Iomega Zip Discs now?
December 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Dodged a virtual bullet. Tried installing very old drivers onto this W10 PC. Buggered up the Registry. Took an hour but Windows fixed itself. Back in the game, after a very nervous spell. Well done Micro$oft, I never doubted you.
In other news, is there no way to recover Iomega Zip Discs now?
In other news, is there no way to recover Iomega Zip Discs now?
"What takes every holiday get-together to the next level? Amazing food, of course! "
That is the wrong answer! The correct answer is modern boardgames. And no crisps.
Also, stop pressuring people to make social time next level. We've got enough trouble keeping afloat. Screw the next level.
That is the wrong answer! The correct answer is modern boardgames. And no crisps.
Also, stop pressuring people to make social time next level. We've got enough trouble keeping afloat. Screw the next level.
What takes every holiday get-together to the next level? Amazing food, of course! And that's where Suzy Gazzellone of Suzy's Cake Angels comes in – and she's here to share her mouth-watering recipes for cakes, cookies and cupcakes. FULL INTERVIEW: www.chch.com/morning-live...
December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"What takes every holiday get-together to the next level? Amazing food, of course! "
That is the wrong answer! The correct answer is modern boardgames. And no crisps.
Also, stop pressuring people to make social time next level. We've got enough trouble keeping afloat. Screw the next level.
That is the wrong answer! The correct answer is modern boardgames. And no crisps.
Also, stop pressuring people to make social time next level. We've got enough trouble keeping afloat. Screw the next level.
USians cannot pronounce pasties correctly, so instead of learning how to pronounce pasties correctly, they force everybody else in the world to call them hand pies.
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
USians cannot pronounce pasties correctly, so instead of learning how to pronounce pasties correctly, they force everybody else in the world to call them hand pies.
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Yet more EVs are now eligible for the Electric Car Grant scheme and they will still save most people money, even if the new per mile charge is introduced. www.businessgreen.com/news/4522710...
Electric Car Grant: New Renault and BMW models qualify for maximum £3,750 discount
New additions double the number of vehicles eligible for maximum discount, meaning drivers can now get £3,750 off eight models from some of the UK's most popular brands
www.businessgreen.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Yet more EVs are now eligible for the Electric Car Grant scheme and they will still save most people money, even if the new per mile charge is introduced. www.businessgreen.com/news/4522710...
The primary function of a motor car is to demonstrate wealth and status.
If getting around easily was primary, they'd be thinner.
If safety was primary, they'd painted white or yellow and not black or red.
If getting around easily was primary, they'd be thinner.
If safety was primary, they'd painted white or yellow and not black or red.
#autobesity serves only one purpose- corporate profit.
That’s why the makers spend a fortune on advertising #wankpanzers.
That’s why the makers spend a fortune on advertising #wankpanzers.
'Carspreading’ is on the rise - not everyone is happy
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The primary function of a motor car is to demonstrate wealth and status.
If getting around easily was primary, they'd be thinner.
If safety was primary, they'd painted white or yellow and not black or red.
If getting around easily was primary, they'd be thinner.
If safety was primary, they'd painted white or yellow and not black or red.
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It has taken me 13 years but I have finally acquired a coat that makes me feel like a busy career woman from a romantic comedy set in New York that came out c.1992
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It has taken me 13 years but I have finally acquired a coat that makes me feel like a busy career woman from a romantic comedy set in New York that came out c.1992
Too tiny for me to get in focus. This houseplant I don't know puts out teeny purple flowers right off the stem. And it has actually self seeded, which is amazing to me.
December 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Too tiny for me to get in focus. This houseplant I don't know puts out teeny purple flowers right off the stem. And it has actually self seeded, which is amazing to me.