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I'm posting this for no other reason than goats
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 AM
I'm posting this for no other reason than goats
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
Well, solar's a pretty good reason, too
And also, solar is the GOAT
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I bought this shirt from a limited run by Roadside Attraction
January 6, 2026 at 4:56 AM
I bought this shirt from a limited run by Roadside Attraction
apnews.com/article/fake...
"Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda".
"Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda".
Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda
Finland has been fighting fake news by teaching media literacy to children as young as 3. The Nordic nation includes this in its national curriculum to help citizens recognize disinformation, especial...
apnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
apnews.com/article/fake...
"Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda".
"Finnish children learn media literacy at 3 years old. It's protection against Russian propaganda".
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Incredible. And certainly representative of my experience.
January 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Incredible. And certainly representative of my experience.
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A crested pigeon doing some gymnastics 😄
Clare Valley.
Clare Valley.
January 4, 2026 at 1:13 AM
A crested pigeon doing some gymnastics 😄
Clare Valley.
Clare Valley.
The health benefits of swearing
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The health benefits of swearing
When you curse after stubbing your toe, you’re not losing control – you’re activating ancient neural circuits that help your body cope with pain.
theconversation.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The health benefits of swearing
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theconversation.com/the-health-b...
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Someone made a ton of money betting on Maduro’s capture
Someone made a ton of money betting on Maduro’s capture
A brand-new account placed suspiciously timed bets on Polymarket regarding Nicolás Maduro’s ouster and made over $400,000.
buff.ly
January 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Someone made a ton of money betting on Maduro’s capture
Meta created ‘playbook’ to fend off pressure to crack down on scammers, documents show www.reuters.com/investigatio...
Meta created ‘playbook’ to fend off pressure to crack down on scammers, documents show
A Reuters investigation examines its tactics, including efforts to make scam ads “not findable” when authorities search for them.
www.reuters.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Meta created ‘playbook’ to fend off pressure to crack down on scammers, documents show www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.iihf.com/en/events/20... Finland knocked USA out of the junior mens world ice hockey championship, 4-3.
IIHF - USA - FIN 02.01.2026 - 2026 IIHF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - Game Centre Play by play
IIHF - USA - FIN 02.01.2026 - 2026 IIHF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - Game Centre Play by play
www.iihf.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:06 AM
www.iihf.com/en/events/20... Finland knocked USA out of the junior mens world ice hockey championship, 4-3.
www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3... "Ukrainian spies fake commander’s death to trick Russia into paying US$500,000 bounty".
‘Welcome back to life’: Ukraine fakes the death of one of Putin’s mortal enemies – and banks the US$500,000 Kremlin reward
Russian intelligence left red-faced after being fooled by assassination claims in audacious deception.
www.stuff.co.nz
January 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3... "Ukrainian spies fake commander’s death to trick Russia into paying US$500,000 bounty".
Controversial pension deduction law saves Government half a billion dollars each year www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/controver... Yeah this doesn't seem fair at all.
'I'm a pauper': Controversial NZ pension deduction rule saves Govt half a billion a year
Jim Wolfson says he can't afford to meet his grandchildren due to the deductions.
www.nzherald.co.nz
January 2, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Controversial pension deduction law saves Government half a billion dollars each year www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/controver... Yeah this doesn't seem fair at all.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Auckland City,Waitakere,Rodney,Gulf,Albany. Go to https://metservice.com/warnings/home for more information
January 2, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Auckland City,Waitakere,Rodney,Gulf,Albany. Go to https://metservice.com/warnings/home for more information
This will make @gnat.bsky.social fill his trous with joy.
“Musician and instrument builder Fred Limire plays ‘the world's largest banjo’ (it measures 5 feet & 4 inches long) as he sits on a stool outdoors, in Rochester, New Hampshire, 1920s or 1930s.”
January 2, 2026 at 2:31 AM
This will make @gnat.bsky.social fill his trous with joy.
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Australian electric car market to have influx of new models as cheaper EVs hit the road
Australian electric car market to have influx of new models as cheaper EVs hit the road
New utes, sports cars and hatchbacks will break price records at both ends as traditional brands release electric vehicles
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Australians can expect to see more electric utes, sports cars and hatchbacks that break price records at both ends of the spectrum, with changes encouraging even the most reluctant brands to join the trend.
But the electric vehicle market could also experience significant regulatory upheaval in 2026, with a road-user charge on the national agenda and a review of tax exemptions. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Australian electric car market to have influx of new models as cheaper EVs hit the road
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I dread seeing Christmas cards arrive through the mail. I often just don't open them. They just make me feel guilty about not sending people Christmas cards.
January 1, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I dread seeing Christmas cards arrive through the mail. I often just don't open them. They just make me feel guilty about not sending people Christmas cards.
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AGI breaks capitalism. Capitalism assumes you have to pay humans to make stuff, and scarcity raises wages. But if AI can do all knowledge work, human workers lose leverage as their value collapses.
This structural collapse applies at the national level as seen in the disruption of India’s IT sector
This structural collapse applies at the national level as seen in the disruption of India’s IT sector
Capital in the 22nd Century
Piketty was wrong about the past. He’s probably right about the future.
philiptrammell.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:36 PM
AGI breaks capitalism. Capitalism assumes you have to pay humans to make stuff, and scarcity raises wages. But if AI can do all knowledge work, human workers lose leverage as their value collapses.
This structural collapse applies at the national level as seen in the disruption of India’s IT sector
This structural collapse applies at the national level as seen in the disruption of India’s IT sector
Teen social media ban lobby group 36 Months funded and co-staffed by firm making gambling ads www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/12/p... Australia.
Teen social media ban lobby group 36 Months funded and co-staffed by firm making gambling ads
The revelation comes as the government is expected to abandon plans for an online gambling ad ban, using the teen social media ban as cover.
www.crikey.com.au
January 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Teen social media ban lobby group 36 Months funded and co-staffed by firm making gambling ads www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/12/p... Australia.
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Kevin Drum was the first journalist to really get into the ties between lead and crime rates (not just serial killers) and I think it is one of the most important articles we’ve ever done www.motherjones.com/environment/...
January 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Kevin Drum was the first journalist to really get into the ties between lead and crime rates (not just serial killers) and I think it is one of the most important articles we’ve ever done www.motherjones.com/environment/...
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Happy New Year. May everything fall into place for you in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Happy New Year. May everything fall into place for you in 2026.
A media release from MMH as well.
Ok sounds like Manage My Health weren't fully compromised, are trying to figure out who they need to contact, and are working with the Privacy Commissioner. Though they have no details about what data was stolen.
6% - 7% of users is over 100k people.
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU26...
6% - 7% of users is over 100k people.
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU26...
Manage My Health Update On Cyber Security Incident
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has been notified and is working with us to meet our obligations under privacy legislation.
www.scoop.co.nz
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A media release from MMH as well.
ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach
Between 6 and 7 percent of the approximately 1.8 million registered users may have been affected.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 1, 2026 at 3:07 AM
ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Ahh... so that's how you drive LinkedIn.
January 1, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Ahh... so that's how you drive LinkedIn.
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The Telegraph's big book of woke things reaches Zulu (1964)
December 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The Telegraph's big book of woke things reaches Zulu (1964)