Vince Needham
@plugh001.bsky.social
Retired physicist and IT specialist with the Physics department of Kansas State University; now busy riding a bicycle.
Pronouns are they/them, just to annoy the right.
Pronouns are they/them, just to annoy the right.
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I've said this before and I'll say it again.
It would only take a tiny handful of Republican Congress members or senators to stop the slide of America toward authoritarian fascism, but nope. They're all in.
It would only take a tiny handful of Republican Congress members or senators to stop the slide of America toward authoritarian fascism, but nope. They're all in.
January 5, 2026 at 2:59 AM
I've said this before and I'll say it again.
It would only take a tiny handful of Republican Congress members or senators to stop the slide of America toward authoritarian fascism, but nope. They're all in.
It would only take a tiny handful of Republican Congress members or senators to stop the slide of America toward authoritarian fascism, but nope. They're all in.
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Congress can stop ICE. Congress can block the use of force in Greenland. In other words, in this crisis, Congress can act to support civil liberties at home and free nations abroad. To fail to act would be to be complicit in a dreadful outcome.
January 18, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Congress can stop ICE. Congress can block the use of force in Greenland. In other words, in this crisis, Congress can act to support civil liberties at home and free nations abroad. To fail to act would be to be complicit in a dreadful outcome.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — US judge rules federal officers in Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters.
January 17, 2026 at 1:35 AM
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — US judge rules federal officers in Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters.
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every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
January 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
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I realized after I drew this that I got the right hand rule wrong. But this is advanced physics, OK?
COMIC ◆ www.smbc-comics.com/comic/basic
PATREON ◆ www.patreon.com/ZachWeinersm...
STORE ◆ smbc-store.myshopify.com
COMIC ◆ www.smbc-comics.com/comic/basic
PATREON ◆ www.patreon.com/ZachWeinersm...
STORE ◆ smbc-store.myshopify.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
I realized after I drew this that I got the right hand rule wrong. But this is advanced physics, OK?
COMIC ◆ www.smbc-comics.com/comic/basic
PATREON ◆ www.patreon.com/ZachWeinersm...
STORE ◆ smbc-store.myshopify.com
COMIC ◆ www.smbc-comics.com/comic/basic
PATREON ◆ www.patreon.com/ZachWeinersm...
STORE ◆ smbc-store.myshopify.com
Check out my Year In Sport and follow me on Strava!
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January 15, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Check out my Year In Sport and follow me on Strava!
strava.app.link/rgZYNUwnWZb
strava.app.link/rgZYNUwnWZb
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Senate Democrats absolutely have to shut the govt down to stop this ICE insanity in the Twin Cities. This is not sustainable & cannot be normalized. Any Democratic vote to provide money to the thugs who are brutalizing this community is a grave betrayal to the people here. Accountability can't wait.
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Senate Democrats absolutely have to shut the govt down to stop this ICE insanity in the Twin Cities. This is not sustainable & cannot be normalized. Any Democratic vote to provide money to the thugs who are brutalizing this community is a grave betrayal to the people here. Accountability can't wait.
Accountability for insurrection. Imagine that!
South Korea's special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law bid
If Yoon is sentenced to death, it will be the first execution South Korea has carried out in almost 30 years.
www.cnbc.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Accountability for insurrection. Imagine that!
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Jim Rockford is back on the case: NBC has ordered a pilot for a reboot of the classic '70s detective series The Rockford Files.
The Rockford Files Reboot Lands Pilot Order At NBC — Who Would You Cast To Fill James Garner's Shoes? - TVLine
www.tvline.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Jim Rockford is back on the case: NBC has ordered a pilot for a reboot of the classic '70s detective series The Rockford Files.
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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
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BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today.
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
January 9, 2026 at 4:06 AM
BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today.
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
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Eric and Wendy Schmidt are funding a 3-meter space telescope with a coronagraph, and three ground-based observatories: the Deep Synoptic Array, the Argus Array, and LFAST. Funds have been committed and officials say they hope to be operational by 2029. #aas247 www.astronomy.com/science/eric...
Eric and Wendy Schmidt to fund space telescope, three ground-based observatories
The Schmidts' philanthropic research organization will build a 3-meter space telescope and fund three ground-based facilities.
www.astronomy.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Eric and Wendy Schmidt are funding a 3-meter space telescope with a coronagraph, and three ground-based observatories: the Deep Synoptic Array, the Argus Array, and LFAST. Funds have been committed and officials say they hope to be operational by 2029. #aas247 www.astronomy.com/science/eric...
Calvin at Park Tool joins me in the ranks of the retired (finding more time to ride). 🚴♀️
Calvin's Retirement Announcement
YouTube video by Park Tool
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Calvin at Park Tool joins me in the ranks of the retired (finding more time to ride). 🚴♀️
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My annual report, Space Activities in 2025, is now available at planet4589.org/space/papers...
planet4589.org
January 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
My annual report, Space Activities in 2025, is now available at planet4589.org/space/papers...
Auld Lang Syne, by an Irish chorus, and found, serendipitously, via a bicycling forum. May the road rise up to meet you in 2026.
Auld Lang Syne - The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin
YouTube video by Choral Scholars of University College Dublin
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Auld Lang Syne, by an Irish chorus, and found, serendipitously, via a bicycling forum. May the road rise up to meet you in 2026.
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The Classic ‘Popcorn’ Synth Pop Instrumental Played on Theremin and an Adorable Otamatone laughingsquid.com/popcorn-ther...
The Classic 'Popcorn' Synth Pop Instrumental Played on Theremin and an Adorable Otamatone
Analise Mifsud performed the classic instrumental "Popcorn" on keyboard, Theremin, and on an adorable Otamatone.
laughingsquid.com
December 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Classic ‘Popcorn’ Synth Pop Instrumental Played on Theremin and an Adorable Otamatone laughingsquid.com/popcorn-ther...
🎵 Then one foggy Christmas Eve... 🎵
WWA Summary by Location for 39.19N 96.59W with KSZ022/KSC161/KSZ022 emphasis Hazardous Weather Outlook
forecast.weather.gov
December 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
🎵 Then one foggy Christmas Eve... 🎵
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this is the greatest feeling, when the cord box proves its utility to a family member
December 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
this is the greatest feeling, when the cord box proves its utility to a family member
My retirement party is today!
December 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
My retirement party is today!
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“Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were killed by their son, Nick, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE.”
Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son: Sources (Exclusive)
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found after first responders were called to the couple's Brentwood home at 3:30 p.m.
people.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:57 AM
“Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were killed by their son, Nick, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE.”
It's me! From Merriam-Webster: In Latin, emeritus was used to describe soldiers who had completed their duty. It is the past participle of the verb emereri, meaning "to serve out one's term," from the prefix e-, meaning "out," and merēre, "to earn, deserve, or serve."
December 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
It's me! From Merriam-Webster: In Latin, emeritus was used to describe soldiers who had completed their duty. It is the past participle of the verb emereri, meaning "to serve out one's term," from the prefix e-, meaning "out," and merēre, "to earn, deserve, or serve."
If Amazon Music is to be believed, my top three workout tunes for 2025 were "YMCA" (Village People), "Hot Stuff" (Donna Summer) and "Baba O'Riley" (The Who). Dancing on the pedals!
Village People - YMCA (OFFICIAL Music Video 1978)
YouTube video by Village People
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December 8, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If Amazon Music is to be believed, my top three workout tunes for 2025 were "YMCA" (Village People), "Hot Stuff" (Donna Summer) and "Baba O'Riley" (The Who). Dancing on the pedals!
Now that I'm retiring from Physics, perhaps I might go into business on Regulus or the Orion colony...
Captain Pike and Dr. Boyce Talk
YouTube video by April 5, 2063
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Now that I'm retiring from Physics, perhaps I might go into business on Regulus or the Orion colony...