@mkbinder.bsky.social
A non-state CBRN use researcher.
With all kinds of other eclectic interests and opinions. Which I generally manage to keep to myself.
With all kinds of other eclectic interests and opinions. Which I generally manage to keep to myself.
$8 for a baggie of ten (?!) small flat ribbon cables, and a half hour of my time, and my Viofo dash cam receives power and GPS coordinates again.
Satisfying, if annoyingly fiddly work for the blunt-fingered. Saved $150.
Satisfying, if annoyingly fiddly work for the blunt-fingered. Saved $150.
February 2, 2026 at 10:17 PM
$8 for a baggie of ten (?!) small flat ribbon cables, and a half hour of my time, and my Viofo dash cam receives power and GPS coordinates again.
Satisfying, if annoyingly fiddly work for the blunt-fingered. Saved $150.
Satisfying, if annoyingly fiddly work for the blunt-fingered. Saved $150.
Looking back through old footage on my dash cam and this Atlanta gem popped up.
How can you possibly think that this is okay?
Note, there were no humans associated with this abandoned vehicle to be seen anywhere.
How can you possibly think that this is okay?
Note, there were no humans associated with this abandoned vehicle to be seen anywhere.
February 1, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Looking back through old footage on my dash cam and this Atlanta gem popped up.
How can you possibly think that this is okay?
Note, there were no humans associated with this abandoned vehicle to be seen anywhere.
How can you possibly think that this is okay?
Note, there were no humans associated with this abandoned vehicle to be seen anywhere.
I mayn't be an electronics whizz, but I'm pretty sure that this is a strong example of "Well, there's your problem."
It's a known problem that older Viofo dash cams lose the ability to receive power or coordinates from their still functioning GPS bases. I guess this ribbon inside the camera is why.
It's a known problem that older Viofo dash cams lose the ability to receive power or coordinates from their still functioning GPS bases. I guess this ribbon inside the camera is why.
January 30, 2026 at 3:47 AM
I mayn't be an electronics whizz, but I'm pretty sure that this is a strong example of "Well, there's your problem."
It's a known problem that older Viofo dash cams lose the ability to receive power or coordinates from their still functioning GPS bases. I guess this ribbon inside the camera is why.
It's a known problem that older Viofo dash cams lose the ability to receive power or coordinates from their still functioning GPS bases. I guess this ribbon inside the camera is why.
Lamington booty, courtesy of the Australian Bakery Cafe in Marietta, GA.
Now, if I could persuade them to make pink ones.
Now, if I could persuade them to make pink ones.
January 3, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Lamington booty, courtesy of the Australian Bakery Cafe in Marietta, GA.
Now, if I could persuade them to make pink ones.
Now, if I could persuade them to make pink ones.
As I grind through yet another year of working every day of the holidays (for reasons) I keep my energy up as best I can.
It can't all be happy hardcore.
It can't all be happy hardcore.
December 30, 2025 at 12:40 AM
As I grind through yet another year of working every day of the holidays (for reasons) I keep my energy up as best I can.
It can't all be happy hardcore.
It can't all be happy hardcore.
Favourite Christmas movie by far.
I can be a sappy fellow at times.
I can be a sappy fellow at times.
December 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Favourite Christmas movie by far.
I can be a sappy fellow at times.
I can be a sappy fellow at times.
Trump administration apparently now channelling Jerry Lundegaard.
December 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Trump administration apparently now channelling Jerry Lundegaard.
I have this little fella coming in the l and am more than a little excited.
Perfect for summing up how things are going.
Perfect for summing up how things are going.
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I have this little fella coming in the l and am more than a little excited.
Perfect for summing up how things are going.
Perfect for summing up how things are going.
It’s incredibly disappointing that the USA and UK are determined to, collectively, commit themselves to a real-life re-enactment of one of Father Ted’’s funniest episodes.
It’s not funny in the real-world, and at least the good father knew racism was not okay & he shouldn’t be doing it.
It’s not funny in the real-world, and at least the good father knew racism was not okay & he shouldn’t be doing it.
December 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It’s incredibly disappointing that the USA and UK are determined to, collectively, commit themselves to a real-life re-enactment of one of Father Ted’’s funniest episodes.
It’s not funny in the real-world, and at least the good father knew racism was not okay & he shouldn’t be doing it.
It’s not funny in the real-world, and at least the good father knew racism was not okay & he shouldn’t be doing it.
Got hold of some British Cadbury Flake bars and was reminded again of the smooth chocolatey goodness of genuine British Cadbury products.
In contrast to most USA Cadbury products which are produced by Hersheys with the same dry gritty mouth feel of all their “chocolate” with a nauseous aftertaste.
In contrast to most USA Cadbury products which are produced by Hersheys with the same dry gritty mouth feel of all their “chocolate” with a nauseous aftertaste.
December 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Got hold of some British Cadbury Flake bars and was reminded again of the smooth chocolatey goodness of genuine British Cadbury products.
In contrast to most USA Cadbury products which are produced by Hersheys with the same dry gritty mouth feel of all their “chocolate” with a nauseous aftertaste.
In contrast to most USA Cadbury products which are produced by Hersheys with the same dry gritty mouth feel of all their “chocolate” with a nauseous aftertaste.
The sun was shining through the window onto the floor of my office today, because it’s that time of year when the angles are right.
And I was reminded of how much I miss my little gray menace.
18 months w/o Anyanka. One month for every year she was with us.
And I was reminded of how much I miss my little gray menace.
18 months w/o Anyanka. One month for every year she was with us.
November 29, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The sun was shining through the window onto the floor of my office today, because it’s that time of year when the angles are right.
And I was reminded of how much I miss my little gray menace.
18 months w/o Anyanka. One month for every year she was with us.
And I was reminded of how much I miss my little gray menace.
18 months w/o Anyanka. One month for every year she was with us.
Z Nation had this covered years ago.
Seriously, he’s 77 and there is no reason whatsoever to believe that he still has any serious interest in finishing the last two books.
An enslaved zombie is the only way you’re getting a draft before 2050.
Seriously, he’s 77 and there is no reason whatsoever to believe that he still has any serious interest in finishing the last two books.
An enslaved zombie is the only way you’re getting a draft before 2050.
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Z Nation had this covered years ago.
Seriously, he’s 77 and there is no reason whatsoever to believe that he still has any serious interest in finishing the last two books.
An enslaved zombie is the only way you’re getting a draft before 2050.
Seriously, he’s 77 and there is no reason whatsoever to believe that he still has any serious interest in finishing the last two books.
An enslaved zombie is the only way you’re getting a draft before 2050.
31 years man, feeling OLD today.
Still an utterly amazing album.
Still an utterly amazing album.
November 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
31 years man, feeling OLD today.
Still an utterly amazing album.
Still an utterly amazing album.
Genuinely impressive.
Blue Origin pulled off a first stage recovery on their second flight.
Blue Origin pulled off a first stage recovery on their second flight.
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Genuinely impressive.
Blue Origin pulled off a first stage recovery on their second flight.
Blue Origin pulled off a first stage recovery on their second flight.
And to follow on from my previous post, what do i mean by horrifying?
Check out this nonsense from the three-cueing founder.
He is proudly describing teaching children to not read words on a page.
Check out this nonsense from the three-cueing founder.
He is proudly describing teaching children to not read words on a page.
November 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
And to follow on from my previous post, what do i mean by horrifying?
Check out this nonsense from the three-cueing founder.
He is proudly describing teaching children to not read words on a page.
Check out this nonsense from the three-cueing founder.
He is proudly describing teaching children to not read words on a page.
Finally got my protection up and running again after a few years following an unfortunate “the metal ring broke” incident.
Important to have in these challenging times. Every little bit helps.
Evil is abroad.
Important to have in these challenging times. Every little bit helps.
Evil is abroad.
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Finally got my protection up and running again after a few years following an unfortunate “the metal ring broke” incident.
Important to have in these challenging times. Every little bit helps.
Evil is abroad.
Important to have in these challenging times. Every little bit helps.
Evil is abroad.
If you are going to class up your palace with gold you need to go ALL IN.
Not naming any names.
Not naming any names.
November 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
If you are going to class up your palace with gold you need to go ALL IN.
Not naming any names.
Not naming any names.
As we gallop through our re-run of the shop-money crisis this seems particularly NOT GOOD.
Involuntary “donations” are presumably the next step.
Involuntary “donations” are presumably the next step.
October 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
As we gallop through our re-run of the shop-money crisis this seems particularly NOT GOOD.
Involuntary “donations” are presumably the next step.
Involuntary “donations” are presumably the next step.
How long until the Trump administration seeks assistance from Liz Sherman & Abe Sapien in its War on Frogs.
They have relevant experience.
They have relevant experience.
October 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
How long until the Trump administration seeks assistance from Liz Sherman & Abe Sapien in its War on Frogs.
They have relevant experience.
They have relevant experience.
I really don't know how they managed to cast Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi in an incredibly conventional and cheesy British sitcom, but whoever was behind the effort was a genius.
Watching Gandalf & the Master playing off each other as super campy old lovers dreaming of never-were careers is gold.
Watching Gandalf & the Master playing off each other as super campy old lovers dreaming of never-were careers is gold.
October 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I really don't know how they managed to cast Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi in an incredibly conventional and cheesy British sitcom, but whoever was behind the effort was a genius.
Watching Gandalf & the Master playing off each other as super campy old lovers dreaming of never-were careers is gold.
Watching Gandalf & the Master playing off each other as super campy old lovers dreaming of never-were careers is gold.
Big shout out to this movie.
The folks making the core knew what it was and weren’t afraid to lean in.
The folks making the core knew what it was and weren’t afraid to lean in.
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Big shout out to this movie.
The folks making the core knew what it was and weren’t afraid to lean in.
The folks making the core knew what it was and weren’t afraid to lean in.
Sad, cos it really looked great & drove well.
October 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Sad, cos it really looked great & drove well.
Let’s just say, was definitely not entirely age-appropriate for me at the time, but things were a little looser back in the day, especially if you were with your mum.
September 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Let’s just say, was definitely not entirely age-appropriate for me at the time, but things were a little looser back in the day, especially if you were with your mum.
I miss her so.
Sixteen months now.
Sixteen months now.
September 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I miss her so.
Sixteen months now.
Sixteen months now.
Hmm. So we’re going to revive the test acts?
If we’re returning to our English Christian traditions it’s clearly the only way to go.
Obviously not ideal for the current VP, amongst others.
If we’re returning to our English Christian traditions it’s clearly the only way to go.
Obviously not ideal for the current VP, amongst others.
September 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Hmm. So we’re going to revive the test acts?
If we’re returning to our English Christian traditions it’s clearly the only way to go.
Obviously not ideal for the current VP, amongst others.
If we’re returning to our English Christian traditions it’s clearly the only way to go.
Obviously not ideal for the current VP, amongst others.