John Bowen
@gobowen.com
Career civil servant. Husband. Dad. Hobbies of golf, sailing, and all things technology.
@michelmartinnpr.bsky.social earned a follow after that Edgar interview. Thank you for at least trying to demand an ounce of accountability.
March 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
@michelmartinnpr.bsky.social earned a follow after that Edgar interview. Thank you for at least trying to demand an ounce of accountability.
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Made me laugh. Well done. - Portland, MI
February 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Made me laugh. Well done. - Portland, MI
Netanyahu saying Trump has good ideas gives the same energy as telling a toddler you love their painting.
February 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Netanyahu saying Trump has good ideas gives the same energy as telling a toddler you love their painting.
"While impressive, this is far slower than human marathon winners, who *typically* finish in around 2.5 hours." (Emphasis added) 😂😂 Step up your game, runners! autogpt.net/china-hosts-...
China Hosts the World’s First Human vs. Robot Footrace
Find out what to expect from the world’s first humans vs. robots marathon, where technology meets endurance.
autogpt.net
January 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"While impressive, this is far slower than human marathon winners, who *typically* finish in around 2.5 hours." (Emphasis added) 😂😂 Step up your game, runners! autogpt.net/china-hosts-...
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This is correct.
Everything is dumb and terrible, and it's gonna be dumb and terrible for a while. It’s important to do what you can to make it less dumb and terrible, and it's important to find a way make some contentment for yourself in spite of everything being dumb and terrible.
January 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This is correct.
I haven't posted on Twitter/X in a very long time, buy I tried posting this link and voilá, it doesn't work. Free speech, indeed. 😂
January 7, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I haven't posted on Twitter/X in a very long time, buy I tried posting this link and voilá, it doesn't work. Free speech, indeed. 😂
Very cool! "It will be the first regular season game between two teams that have won at least 13 games and it will be just the fourth game between teams that are both 10 games over .500." #DetroitLions www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
Lions-Vikings will be fourth game in NFL history with two teams 10 games over .500
There will be a lot at stake when the Vikings come to Detroit next Sunday night and the final game of the 2024 regular season.
www.nbcsports.com
December 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Very cool! "It will be the first regular season game between two teams that have won at least 13 games and it will be just the fourth game between teams that are both 10 games over .500." #DetroitLions www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
This seemed like the kind of title you might see from The Onion, at first. But nope, it's apparently real.
Taliban ban windows to stop women being seen inside homes www.newsweek.com/afghanistan-...
Taliban ban windows to stop women being seen inside homes
The Taliban have taken multiple steps to walk back women's rights including forbidding education for girls beyond grade six and banning women from universities.
www.newsweek.com
December 30, 2024 at 2:38 PM
This seemed like the kind of title you might see from The Onion, at first. But nope, it's apparently real.
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Jimmy Carter wasn’t just the best former president. He was the most successful | Peter G Bourne
Jimmy Carter wasn’t just the best former president. He was the most successful | Peter G Bourne
Critics often imply his time in the White House was a failure, but Carter got more done in four years than most presidents accomplish in twice the time
Jimmy Carter has died. He is sometimes referred to, especially by Republican critics, as America’s…
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Jimmy Carter wasn’t just the best former president. He was the most successful | Peter G Bourne
This Unitree robot's agility and speed are incredible! youtu.be/X2UxtKLZnNo?...
Unitree B2-W Talent Awakening! 🥳
YouTube video by Unitree Robotics
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December 26, 2024 at 10:19 AM
This Unitree robot's agility and speed are incredible! youtu.be/X2UxtKLZnNo?...
Is it impossible that Mr. Frank Shirley, freshly kidnapped from his home by cousin Eddie, would immediately change his mind about #Christmas bonuses?
Not if you consider that he realized his wife would be there soon and he'd have to explain to her what he'd done. 😂 #ChristmasVacation
Not if you consider that he realized his wife would be there soon and he'd have to explain to her what he'd done. 😂 #ChristmasVacation
December 25, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Is it impossible that Mr. Frank Shirley, freshly kidnapped from his home by cousin Eddie, would immediately change his mind about #Christmas bonuses?
Not if you consider that he realized his wife would be there soon and he'd have to explain to her what he'd done. 😂 #ChristmasVacation
Not if you consider that he realized his wife would be there soon and he'd have to explain to her what he'd done. 😂 #ChristmasVacation
For part two, a look at the _Heavy Workload and Deadlines_ that come with #ForensicScience work. gobowen.com/heavy-worklo... #Forensky
December 23, 2024 at 6:06 PM
For part two, a look at the _Heavy Workload and Deadlines_ that come with #ForensicScience work. gobowen.com/heavy-worklo... #Forensky
For anyone interested in a #ForensicScience career, it's important to understand the pressures that come with the job. In a series of blog posts, I'll outline some of the stressors of #Forensics work.
First, an intro to _The Pressure on Forensic Science_ gobowen.com/pressure-for... . #Forensky
First, an intro to _The Pressure on Forensic Science_ gobowen.com/pressure-for... . #Forensky
The Pressure on Forensic Science | gobowen.com
gobowen.com
December 23, 2024 at 5:56 PM
For anyone interested in a #ForensicScience career, it's important to understand the pressures that come with the job. In a series of blog posts, I'll outline some of the stressors of #Forensics work.
First, an intro to _The Pressure on Forensic Science_ gobowen.com/pressure-for... . #Forensky
First, an intro to _The Pressure on Forensic Science_ gobowen.com/pressure-for... . #Forensky
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this is amazing
Lions just messing with the Bears now. Fake Fumble 🤣🤣🤣
Lions just messing with the Bears now. Fake Fumble 🤣🤣🤣
December 22, 2024 at 7:58 PM
this is amazing
Lions just messing with the Bears now. Fake Fumble 🤣🤣🤣
Lions just messing with the Bears now. Fake Fumble 🤣🤣🤣
Whoah!
Scenes captured from the powerful 7.3 earthquake that hit Vanuatu on Tuesday—are just wow.
December 21, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Whoah!
With all the COVID-19 goings-on, I forgot we were supposed to be worried about murder hornets. Congrats to the #USDA and #WSDA on eradication! agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/n...
WSDA, USDA announce eradication of northern giant hornet from the United States
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have declared the northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) eradicated from Washington and t...
agr.wa.gov
December 19, 2024 at 11:15 AM
With all the COVID-19 goings-on, I forgot we were supposed to be worried about murder hornets. Congrats to the #USDA and #WSDA on eradication! agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/n...
Warning: clickbait (there exists only a concept of a plan). But a 54-minute train ride under the Atlantic from New Yotk to London is a wild concept! www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
MSN
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December 18, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Warning: clickbait (there exists only a concept of a plan). But a 54-minute train ride under the Atlantic from New Yotk to London is a wild concept! www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
Wow. Everett, MA Mayor DeMaria wins a defamation suit against the local newspaper. A $1.1M judgment and the paper closes permanently! www.cbsnews.com/amp/boston/n...
Everett mayor awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit, newspaper to shut down
Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria is celebrating a major legal victory against a newspaper that knowingly published false stories about him.
www.cbsnews.com
December 18, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Wow. Everett, MA Mayor DeMaria wins a defamation suit against the local newspaper. A $1.1M judgment and the paper closes permanently! www.cbsnews.com/amp/boston/n...
Although not mentioned, I'm very proud of my #ForensicScience coworkers who continued processing and evidence collection even while this press conference went on.
It's meaningful and powerful work that doesn't often see the light of day. #ForenSky www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...
It's meaningful and powerful work that doesn't often see the light of day. #ForenSky www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...
Four arrested in takedown of international human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest Friday of four people allegedly connected to an international human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit.
www.cbsnews.com
December 15, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Although not mentioned, I'm very proud of my #ForensicScience coworkers who continued processing and evidence collection even while this press conference went on.
It's meaningful and powerful work that doesn't often see the light of day. #ForenSky www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...
It's meaningful and powerful work that doesn't often see the light of day. #ForenSky www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...
This is awesome. Congratulations to John Cronin and his family and team. Keep going! www.entrepreneur.com/business-new...
John's Crazy Socks Hits Sales Milestone, World's Largest Sock Co | Entrepreneur
John Cronin, a 28-year-old entrepreneur with Down Syndrome, started John's Crazy Socks eight years ago. Now it's the world's largest sock company.
www.entrepreneur.com
December 14, 2024 at 11:34 PM
This is awesome. Congratulations to John Cronin and his family and team. Keep going! www.entrepreneur.com/business-new...
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I found that I have been happier since I changed from coffee in the morning to orange juice. My doctor explained that it's the vitamin C and natural sugars, but I really think it's the vodka.
December 13, 2024 at 10:41 AM
I found that I have been happier since I changed from coffee in the morning to orange juice. My doctor explained that it's the vitamin C and natural sugars, but I really think it's the vodka.
Oh, look. One of those "bloated" government agencies taking on a discriminatory pricing scheme that hurts small business and consumers.
And the incoming #FTC chief voted against this action because it's "unlikely to prevail". www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/b...
And the incoming #FTC chief voted against this action because it's "unlikely to prevail". www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/b...
F.T.C. Sues Southern Glazer’s for Illegal Pricing
The suit, under a long-dormant antitrust law, accuses Southern Glazer’s of charging small businesses “drastically” more than big chains.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Oh, look. One of those "bloated" government agencies taking on a discriminatory pricing scheme that hurts small business and consumers.
And the incoming #FTC chief voted against this action because it's "unlikely to prevail". www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/b...
And the incoming #FTC chief voted against this action because it's "unlikely to prevail". www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/b...
The "Send Later" feature on the #iPhone Messages App is the best thing in a long time. support.apple.com/guide/iphone...
Schedule a message on iPhone to send later
Schedule a message to send later on iPhone.
support.apple.com
December 13, 2024 at 9:44 AM
The "Send Later" feature on the #iPhone Messages App is the best thing in a long time. support.apple.com/guide/iphone...