Cymbolic Orator
@imperatur.bsky.social
PNW Biologist/JD Like humor, art, baking, horticulture, partner dancing, finance and business among other things. Novid/Masker,
start-ups, innovation, clever people.
start-ups, innovation, clever people.
I had to upgrade to a new computer for Windows 11. Just now, while trying to see what's new, I tried to go to the Microsoft Store by both clicking on an icon in my task bar and also the windows pinned items. Neither would open. With all the crap they try to sell to me; I take the initiative, Nada.
October 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I had to upgrade to a new computer for Windows 11. Just now, while trying to see what's new, I tried to go to the Microsoft Store by both clicking on an icon in my task bar and also the windows pinned items. Neither would open. With all the crap they try to sell to me; I take the initiative, Nada.
The UT-Austin football team is playing San Jose State today on ABC. As a lifetime longhorn, this is like the rock band Spinal Tap opening for Puppet Show.
September 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The UT-Austin football team is playing San Jose State today on ABC. As a lifetime longhorn, this is like the rock band Spinal Tap opening for Puppet Show.
I have a bumper crop of pears this year, and decided to make a Pear/Chocolate Pie. Nothing but pears, semi-sweet chocolate, and a store bought graham cracker pie shell. MMM!
September 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I have a bumper crop of pears this year, and decided to make a Pear/Chocolate Pie. Nothing but pears, semi-sweet chocolate, and a store bought graham cracker pie shell. MMM!
I did an experiment with Youtube by logging out to see if I got different content on the feed. Invariable I get propaganda political posts sprinkled in. If I log in to comment, the content is gone. Wonder how that happens.
August 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I did an experiment with Youtube by logging out to see if I got different content on the feed. Invariable I get propaganda political posts sprinkled in. If I log in to comment, the content is gone. Wonder how that happens.
I heard a report on TV that an invasive species, "spotted lanternflies have exploded across the region". I envisioned tiny drones blowing up looking like fire flies in the distance. I don't think AI will ever give us such gems.
August 27, 2025 at 5:29 AM
I heard a report on TV that an invasive species, "spotted lanternflies have exploded across the region". I envisioned tiny drones blowing up looking like fire flies in the distance. I don't think AI will ever give us such gems.
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Why Trump built a staff of incompetent sycophants | Robert Reich
Why Trump built a staff of incompetent sycophants | Robert Reich
Leaders who value loyalty above all else have a symbiotic relationship with those unable to succeed on their own merits
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Why Trump built a staff of incompetent sycophants | Robert Reich
A video on Youtube was of an AI generated "Big Foot" fishing in a mountain lake with a fried chicken leg. He pulled up a black person. I commented "your cleverness is ruined by your racism" I got a reply "It's comedy Dickweed. It's sapose (sic) to push the limit sometimes. Ease up" Very sad.
August 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A video on Youtube was of an AI generated "Big Foot" fishing in a mountain lake with a fried chicken leg. He pulled up a black person. I commented "your cleverness is ruined by your racism" I got a reply "It's comedy Dickweed. It's sapose (sic) to push the limit sometimes. Ease up" Very sad.
I stumbled on this reggae tune and got hooked.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE-A...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE-A...
Uptown Top Ranking (Remastered 2001)
YouTube video by Althea & Donna - Topic
www.youtube.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I stumbled on this reggae tune and got hooked.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE-A...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE-A...
The raspberries are ripe!
June 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The raspberries are ripe!
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Welch: I have no faith in him all because he acts like a guy who got a day pass from the memory wing of a nursing home. When you see him on TV, he's slurring. He's not competent. It is just terrifying when you see the chyron that says Trump is reviewing war plans.
June 19, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Welch: I have no faith in him all because he acts like a guy who got a day pass from the memory wing of a nursing home. When you see him on TV, he's slurring. He's not competent. It is just terrifying when you see the chyron that says Trump is reviewing war plans.
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As soon as I saw the final numbers the day after the election, I knew that it made no sense whatsoever. And now we know why.
open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
She Won. They Didn't Just Change the Machines. They Rewired the Election.
How Leonard Leo's 2021 sale of an electronics firm enabled tech giants to subvert the 2024 election.
open.substack.com
June 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
As soon as I saw the final numbers the day after the election, I knew that it made no sense whatsoever. And now we know why.
open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
Happy Pride Month!
June 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Happy Pride Month!
A little Memorial Day weekend toe-tapping with Beau Jocque.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh8f...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh8f...
Beau Jocque & The Zydeco Hi Rollers - A Little Love Always Make It Bettah
YouTube video by Chief Warhead
www.youtube.com
May 25, 2025 at 2:56 AM
A little Memorial Day weekend toe-tapping with Beau Jocque.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh8f...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh8f...
Terrific interview with Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues, and Rick Beato.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTG1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTG1...
The Moody Blues Justin Hayward: Crafting Rock's Most Haunting Melodies
YouTube video by Rick Beato
www.youtube.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Terrific interview with Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues, and Rick Beato.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTG1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTG1...
The term "influencers" is the ultimate manipulation, when all they are, are advertisers. Sure, you bet I am going to be influenced all right.
May 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The term "influencers" is the ultimate manipulation, when all they are, are advertisers. Sure, you bet I am going to be influenced all right.
Why do I get so many posts with CATS in my feed? Give me a break.
May 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Why do I get so many posts with CATS in my feed? Give me a break.
This clip from Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, could easily be an allegory for today. Dave is deprogramming the current administration led by Trump 9000. If you have the time, the dialogue is perfect.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0bU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0bU...
2001: A Space Odyssey | Terminating the Hal 9000 | Full Scene | Warner Classics
YouTube video by Warner Bros. Classics
www.youtube.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
This clip from Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, could easily be an allegory for today. Dave is deprogramming the current administration led by Trump 9000. If you have the time, the dialogue is perfect.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0bU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0bU...
Amy tells it like it is in the POTUS fantasyland.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUFf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUFf...
Why Trump's China Trade Deal is Complete Capitulation!
YouTube video by Amy Siskind
www.youtube.com
May 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Amy tells it like it is in the POTUS fantasyland.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUFf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUFf...
A piano solo you won't believe.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc-E...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc-E...
Aladdin Sane (2013 Remaster)
YouTube video by David Bowie - Topic
www.youtube.com
May 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
A piano solo you won't believe.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc-E...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc-E...
An overseas customer service rep helped me. She spelled something that ended with S-Sam, E-Echo. It wasn't right and I said ....S-Sam, E-Epiphany. She said I was wrong and that E was for Echo. I told her that when she realized epiphany started with E, it would all make sense. 😎
May 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
An overseas customer service rep helped me. She spelled something that ended with S-Sam, E-Echo. It wasn't right and I said ....S-Sam, E-Epiphany. She said I was wrong and that E was for Echo. I told her that when she realized epiphany started with E, it would all make sense. 😎
CNN published the following:
S&P 500 posts longest winning streak in 20 years as Trump and China show some willingness to bend on trade. 5/2/2025
S&P 500 snaps its longest winning streak in 20 years as tariff uncertainty weighs on markets. 5/5/2025
They just make this stuff up.
S&P 500 posts longest winning streak in 20 years as Trump and China show some willingness to bend on trade. 5/2/2025
S&P 500 snaps its longest winning streak in 20 years as tariff uncertainty weighs on markets. 5/5/2025
They just make this stuff up.
May 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
CNN published the following:
S&P 500 posts longest winning streak in 20 years as Trump and China show some willingness to bend on trade. 5/2/2025
S&P 500 snaps its longest winning streak in 20 years as tariff uncertainty weighs on markets. 5/5/2025
They just make this stuff up.
S&P 500 posts longest winning streak in 20 years as Trump and China show some willingness to bend on trade. 5/2/2025
S&P 500 snaps its longest winning streak in 20 years as tariff uncertainty weighs on markets. 5/5/2025
They just make this stuff up.
Another insightful post from Amy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0tg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0tg...
How Trump is Pocketing Billions in the Cryptocurrency Market
YouTube video by Amy Siskind
www.youtube.com
May 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Another insightful post from Amy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0tg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0tg...
Worth listening to.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XA4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XA4...
Jeffrey Sachs's Big Remark On Donald Trump Breaks The Internet | US News | World News
YouTube video by ET NOW
www.youtube.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Worth listening to.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XA4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XA4...