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George Will took ten paragraphs but finally said "it is more than prudent to assume that everything ICE says and this administration says in support of its deportation mania is untrue until proven to be otherwise."
Too narrowly focused imho but at least on the right track.
Too narrowly focused imho but at least on the right track.
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
George Will took ten paragraphs but finally said "it is more than prudent to assume that everything ICE says and this administration says in support of its deportation mania is untrue until proven to be otherwise."
Too narrowly focused imho but at least on the right track.
Too narrowly focused imho but at least on the right track.
MLS/Zillow allows AI-staged interiors.
Why stop at furniture when you can stage the future?
Why stop at furniture when you can stage the future?
January 28, 2026 at 1:33 AM
MLS/Zillow allows AI-staged interiors.
Why stop at furniture when you can stage the future?
Why stop at furniture when you can stage the future?
Amazing! "Living organisms are assumed to produce same-species offspring. Here, we report a shift from this norm in Messor ibericus, an ant that lays individuals from two distinct species."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Disclosure: I had nothing to do with this.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Disclosure: I had nothing to do with this.
One mother for two species via obligate cross-species cloning in ants - Nature
In a case of obligate cross-species cloning, female ants of Messor ibericus need to clone males of Messor structor to obtain sperm for producing the worker caste, resulting in males from the same moth...
www.nature.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Amazing! "Living organisms are assumed to produce same-species offspring. Here, we report a shift from this norm in Messor ibericus, an ant that lays individuals from two distinct species."
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Disclosure: I had nothing to do with this.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Disclosure: I had nothing to do with this.
Colorado EV report 1/7/2026: The steadily rising number of EVs on the road has slowed to a near halt in the months following the removal of the tax credit. Some evidence of buy-ahead in prior months. Watch for impact of new inexpensive Leaf and Bolt in coming months.
January 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Colorado EV report 1/7/2026: The steadily rising number of EVs on the road has slowed to a near halt in the months following the removal of the tax credit. Some evidence of buy-ahead in prior months. Watch for impact of new inexpensive Leaf and Bolt in coming months.
Puppy killer graduated to people, gloats.
January 7, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Puppy killer graduated to people, gloats.
Stayed at three hotels last three days. All had a Cybertruck parked at their hotel chargers. Turns out Tesla is paying to park trucks at hotels as marketing. And using up a charger in the process.
December 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Stayed at three hotels last three days. All had a Cybertruck parked at their hotel chargers. Turns out Tesla is paying to park trucks at hotels as marketing. And using up a charger in the process.
December 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Colorado October EV sales continue steady - no big drop for first month w/o tax credits
Statewide: 19.5% of new vehicles are EVs, down from 20% in September.
Boulder county: 35.2% of new vehicles are EVs, down from 35.8% in September.
Source: atlaspolicy.com/evaluateco/
Statewide: 19.5% of new vehicles are EVs, down from 20% in September.
Boulder county: 35.2% of new vehicles are EVs, down from 35.8% in September.
Source: atlaspolicy.com/evaluateco/
EValuateCO
EValuateCO is a comprehensive dashboarding tool that provides insight into the current state of vehicle electrification in the state of Colorado. The dashboard allows people to view information on EV ...
atlaspolicy.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Colorado October EV sales continue steady - no big drop for first month w/o tax credits
Statewide: 19.5% of new vehicles are EVs, down from 20% in September.
Boulder county: 35.2% of new vehicles are EVs, down from 35.8% in September.
Source: atlaspolicy.com/evaluateco/
Statewide: 19.5% of new vehicles are EVs, down from 20% in September.
Boulder county: 35.2% of new vehicles are EVs, down from 35.8% in September.
Source: atlaspolicy.com/evaluateco/
I hope @nytimes.com is talking with the public companies that "donated" to the #whitehouseeastwingdestruction and asking questions like "Who was the check made out to?"
October 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I hope @nytimes.com is talking with the public companies that "donated" to the #whitehouseeastwingdestruction and asking questions like "Who was the check made out to?"
Is ICE a terrorist organization?
Terrorist organizations use violence/threats for political/ideological goals
Key elements
- Use of violence & threats
- Driven by political, racial goals
- Intimidates civilian populations
- Violence against civilian targets
- Hostage taking, use of chemical agents
Terrorist organizations use violence/threats for political/ideological goals
Key elements
- Use of violence & threats
- Driven by political, racial goals
- Intimidates civilian populations
- Violence against civilian targets
- Hostage taking, use of chemical agents
October 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Is ICE a terrorist organization?
Terrorist organizations use violence/threats for political/ideological goals
Key elements
- Use of violence & threats
- Driven by political, racial goals
- Intimidates civilian populations
- Violence against civilian targets
- Hostage taking, use of chemical agents
Terrorist organizations use violence/threats for political/ideological goals
Key elements
- Use of violence & threats
- Driven by political, racial goals
- Intimidates civilian populations
- Violence against civilian targets
- Hostage taking, use of chemical agents
September EV Colorado (final tax credit month) update:
State: 20% of new vehicle sales as EV (75%) / PHEV, now 4.3% of vehicles on road
Counties > 5% vehicles on road: Boulder 8.8%, Broomfield 7.4%, Denver 7.1%, Douglas 6.7%, Pitkin 5.8%
36% of new vehicle sales in Boulder County EV/PHEV
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State: 20% of new vehicle sales as EV (75%) / PHEV, now 4.3% of vehicles on road
Counties > 5% vehicles on road: Boulder 8.8%, Broomfield 7.4%, Denver 7.1%, Douglas 6.7%, Pitkin 5.8%
36% of new vehicle sales in Boulder County EV/PHEV
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October 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
September EV Colorado (final tax credit month) update:
State: 20% of new vehicle sales as EV (75%) / PHEV, now 4.3% of vehicles on road
Counties > 5% vehicles on road: Boulder 8.8%, Broomfield 7.4%, Denver 7.1%, Douglas 6.7%, Pitkin 5.8%
36% of new vehicle sales in Boulder County EV/PHEV
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State: 20% of new vehicle sales as EV (75%) / PHEV, now 4.3% of vehicles on road
Counties > 5% vehicles on road: Boulder 8.8%, Broomfield 7.4%, Denver 7.1%, Douglas 6.7%, Pitkin 5.8%
36% of new vehicle sales in Boulder County EV/PHEV
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The fed lowered its rate, and 10 year bonds raised their rate. The market believes the fed rate cut will drive inflation. Probably means mortgage rates will go up, just what homebuyers don't need.
September 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The fed lowered its rate, and 10 year bonds raised their rate. The market believes the fed rate cut will drive inflation. Probably means mortgage rates will go up, just what homebuyers don't need.
Colorado EV uptake continues to accelerate
Statewide, 4.2% of vehicles on the road are EVs up from 3.4% at end of 2024. Last month 19.6% of new vehicle sales were EVs, highest of year and up from 17% at end of 2024.
Boulder leads counties, with 8.5% (up from 6.9%) and 35.2% (up from 30%)
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Statewide, 4.2% of vehicles on the road are EVs up from 3.4% at end of 2024. Last month 19.6% of new vehicle sales were EVs, highest of year and up from 17% at end of 2024.
Boulder leads counties, with 8.5% (up from 6.9%) and 35.2% (up from 30%)
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September 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Colorado EV uptake continues to accelerate
Statewide, 4.2% of vehicles on the road are EVs up from 3.4% at end of 2024. Last month 19.6% of new vehicle sales were EVs, highest of year and up from 17% at end of 2024.
Boulder leads counties, with 8.5% (up from 6.9%) and 35.2% (up from 30%)
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Statewide, 4.2% of vehicles on the road are EVs up from 3.4% at end of 2024. Last month 19.6% of new vehicle sales were EVs, highest of year and up from 17% at end of 2024.
Boulder leads counties, with 8.5% (up from 6.9%) and 35.2% (up from 30%)
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Steady growth in Colorado EVs continues.
Statewide 18.75% of new vehicles are EVs and now 6.5% of vehicles on the road
Best Sellers by count: Hyundai IONIQ 5, VW ID.4, Tesla Model Y
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Statewide 18.75% of new vehicles are EVs and now 6.5% of vehicles on the road
Best Sellers by count: Hyundai IONIQ 5, VW ID.4, Tesla Model Y
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August 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Steady growth in Colorado EVs continues.
Statewide 18.75% of new vehicles are EVs and now 6.5% of vehicles on the road
Best Sellers by count: Hyundai IONIQ 5, VW ID.4, Tesla Model Y
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Statewide 18.75% of new vehicles are EVs and now 6.5% of vehicles on the road
Best Sellers by count: Hyundai IONIQ 5, VW ID.4, Tesla Model Y
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Peak gas car population - state by state estimates from Recurrent. www.recurrentauto.com/research/gas...
Opportunities: Charging availability/revenue, EV business model for vehicle delivery and service
Opportunities: Charging availability/revenue, EV business model for vehicle delivery and service
Gas Cars Will Start to Disappear Sooner Than You Think
Gas Cars Will Start to Disappear Sooner Than You Think. Find out when it will happen in your state
www.recurrentauto.com
July 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Peak gas car population - state by state estimates from Recurrent. www.recurrentauto.com/research/gas...
Opportunities: Charging availability/revenue, EV business model for vehicle delivery and service
Opportunities: Charging availability/revenue, EV business model for vehicle delivery and service
June Colorado & Boulder County EV statistics
- 18.7% of CO new registrations, 34.5% in BOCO
- 6.3% of CO vehicles on road are EVs, 8.0% in BOCO
- EV Purchases up for last 15 months (limit of my data)
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- 18.7% of CO new registrations, 34.5% in BOCO
- 6.3% of CO vehicles on road are EVs, 8.0% in BOCO
- EV Purchases up for last 15 months (limit of my data)
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July 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
June Colorado & Boulder County EV statistics
- 18.7% of CO new registrations, 34.5% in BOCO
- 6.3% of CO vehicles on road are EVs, 8.0% in BOCO
- EV Purchases up for last 15 months (limit of my data)
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- 18.7% of CO new registrations, 34.5% in BOCO
- 6.3% of CO vehicles on road are EVs, 8.0% in BOCO
- EV Purchases up for last 15 months (limit of my data)
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GM reported $1.1 billion in Q2 tariff expenses. That covers $13 million (each) in reduced income taxes for US billionaires.
Are you appreciating the beauty?
Are you appreciating the beauty?
July 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
GM reported $1.1 billion in Q2 tariff expenses. That covers $13 million (each) in reduced income taxes for US billionaires.
Are you appreciating the beauty?
Are you appreciating the beauty?
From now to the end of September, US-assembled EVs can get both the $7,500 federal tax credit and the new interest rate tax credit on loan interest up to $10,000. Models from Chevrolet, Ford, Acura, Cadillac, Honda, and Jeep qualify.
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July 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
From now to the end of September, US-assembled EVs can get both the $7,500 federal tax credit and the new interest rate tax credit on loan interest up to $10,000. Models from Chevrolet, Ford, Acura, Cadillac, Honda, and Jeep qualify.
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There's a big overlap between 2050-still-livable climate and #publicland for sale in the horrible no good terrible bill. Looking for a place to live in 2050? A billionaire will have already bought the land and can rent it to you.
June 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
There's a big overlap between 2050-still-livable climate and #publicland for sale in the horrible no good terrible bill. Looking for a place to live in 2050? A billionaire will have already bought the land and can rent it to you.
Boulder county EV registrations at 34.6% of new vehicles month ending June 7. 1 in 12.7 vehicles on road are EVs.
State of Colorado new vehicles at 18.8% EV. 1 in 16.1 vehicles on road are EVs. (1)
State of Colorado new vehicles at 18.8% EV. 1 in 16.1 vehicles on road are EVs. (1)
June 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Boulder county EV registrations at 34.6% of new vehicles month ending June 7. 1 in 12.7 vehicles on road are EVs.
State of Colorado new vehicles at 18.8% EV. 1 in 16.1 vehicles on road are EVs. (1)
State of Colorado new vehicles at 18.8% EV. 1 in 16.1 vehicles on road are EVs. (1)
Trump blaming Biden for the deficit - does Trump think that Biden can fix it?
June 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Trump blaming Biden for the deficit - does Trump think that Biden can fix it?
Trump warns protestors to not wear masks because they have nothing to hide. National Guard and ICE must have something to hide then, right? Have the Guards who shot reporters been identified?
June 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Trump warns protestors to not wear masks because they have nothing to hide. National Guard and ICE must have something to hide then, right? Have the Guards who shot reporters been identified?
Trust only me to explain
June 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Trust only me to explain
ChatGPT is pretty good at working through 1,000+ page bills to identify bad things, btw.
May 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
ChatGPT is pretty good at working through 1,000+ page bills to identify bad things, btw.