Linh Pham
@linh.social
Wait Wait Stats Person, SW Release Engineer, GenAI Pessimist
#StarTrek #DoctorWho #Python #TBTLTen #Fedora #NoBridge
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Pronouns: he/they
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#StarTrek #DoctorWho #Python #TBTLTen #Fedora #NoBridge
https://stats.wwdt.me | https://linhpham.org
Pronouns: he/they
Mastodon: https://linh.social/@qlp
Pixelfed: https://pxl.linh.social/qlp
To those who send out e-mail newsletters where the full content is included in the e-mail:
Don't nag me if I still want to see your e-mails because I haven't opened them. I'm not loading remote content in essentially textful HTML messages. I'm not clicking on links if there isn't a need to do so.
Don't nag me if I still want to see your e-mails because I haven't opened them. I'm not loading remote content in essentially textful HTML messages. I'm not clicking on links if there isn't a need to do so.
February 17, 2026 at 2:24 AM
To those who send out e-mail newsletters where the full content is included in the e-mail:
Don't nag me if I still want to see your e-mails because I haven't opened them. I'm not loading remote content in essentially textful HTML messages. I'm not clicking on links if there isn't a need to do so.
Don't nag me if I still want to see your e-mails because I haven't opened them. I'm not loading remote content in essentially textful HTML messages. I'm not clicking on links if there isn't a need to do so.
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The @oregoncapitalchronicle.com, an OPB content partner, reached out to more than a dozen Oregon House and Senate Republican lawmakers about immigration, most of whom were more reluctant to address the conduct of federal agents than leading gubernatorial candidates for the GOP’s nomination.
As Trump’s deportation campaign grows violent, some Oregon Republicans begin to push back
Several lawmakers and Republican spokespeople bristled at requests for comment from the Capital Chronicle, but a few expressed concerns with the tactics of federal agents
www.opb.org
February 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM
The @oregoncapitalchronicle.com, an OPB content partner, reached out to more than a dozen Oregon House and Senate Republican lawmakers about immigration, most of whom were more reluctant to address the conduct of federal agents than leading gubernatorial candidates for the GOP’s nomination.
Keep Mog out of this, you insecure toads!
www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
#FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyVI
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#FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyVI
February 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Keep Mog out of this, you insecure toads!
www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
#FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyVI
www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
#FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyVI
While it's not replacing corn fields primarily grown to produce ethanol with solar as @techconnectify.bsky.social mention on his video re: solar power, it's is a good step forward.
Not dissimilar to installing elevated solar panels on cattle grazing land.
Not dissimilar to installing elevated solar panels on cattle grazing land.
Argivoltaics includes raised solar panels that make it possible to still use farmland underneath. That includes things like grazing sheep or growing tomatoes.
Will farmers be able to ‘farm the sun’ on agricultural land in Yakima?
Bigger solar farms could make their way into Yakima County. County commissioners are considering updates that would allow solar panels on specific agricultural land.
www.opb.org
February 15, 2026 at 11:47 PM
While it's not replacing corn fields primarily grown to produce ethanol with solar as @techconnectify.bsky.social mention on his video re: solar power, it's is a good step forward.
Not dissimilar to installing elevated solar panels on cattle grazing land.
Not dissimilar to installing elevated solar panels on cattle grazing land.
So nice seeing folks out with anti-ICE, anti-Trump signs out on an overpass over the Sunset Highway just west of OR 217. A lot of folks honking and waving to the folks out there.
✊🏼✊🏼
#Oregon
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#Oregon
February 15, 2026 at 8:20 PM
So nice seeing folks out with anti-ICE, anti-Trump signs out on an overpass over the Sunset Highway just west of OR 217. A lot of folks honking and waving to the folks out there.
✊🏼✊🏼
#Oregon
✊🏼✊🏼
#Oregon
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Xu woke up one day this fall and decided to accomplish a feat no one had asked for: driving to every single Plaid Pantry convenience store in Portland. The plan would take them across the entire city — 54 stops in eight hours, with no medal at the end.
54 stores, 8 hours: Portlander turns longest Plaid Pantry run ever into a love letter to the city
Simon Xu went to every single Plaid Pantry store in Portland in an eight-hour "pointless" personal challenge.
www.opb.org
February 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Xu woke up one day this fall and decided to accomplish a feat no one had asked for: driving to every single Plaid Pantry convenience store in Portland. The plan would take them across the entire city — 54 stops in eight hours, with no medal at the end.
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Stopping overly aggressive immigration enforcement will take a “groundswell” of backlash from elected leaders and ordinary Americans, U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas said Friday.
Salinas, Merkley, immigrant rights advocates speak against ICE in Woodburn
The two lawmakers from Oregon introduced a bill to enable people whose rights were violated by immigration officers to sue the federal government.
www.opb.org
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Stopping overly aggressive immigration enforcement will take a “groundswell” of backlash from elected leaders and ordinary Americans, U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas said Friday.
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Although The Simpsons is famously set in the fictional town of “Springfield,” the creator of the satirical animated series, Matt Groening, grew up in Portland and sought early inspiration for some of the show’s characters in the local landscape.
The 800th ‘The Simpsons’ episode is set in Philadelphia. But Portland is in its DNA
As "The Simpsons" celebrates a landmark episode, a tour of creator Matt Groening's hometown reveals the real-world Portland landmarks behind characters like Ned Flanders and Sideshow Bob.
www.opb.org
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Although The Simpsons is famously set in the fictional town of “Springfield,” the creator of the satirical animated series, Matt Groening, grew up in Portland and sought early inspiration for some of the show’s characters in the local landscape.
Don't sort me into the houses created by a certain TERF, as I was born and raised in the House of the Rising Pun.
February 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Don't sort me into the houses created by a certain TERF, as I was born and raised in the House of the Rising Pun.
February 14, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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New episode from Live Wire with Luke Burbank: Kari Ferrell, Zak Toscani, and Ural Thomas and the Pain
Writer and activist Kari Ferrell recounts her rise and fall as the "Hipster Grifter," New York City'...
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Writer and activist Kari Ferrell recounts her rise and fall as the "Hipster Grifter," New York City'...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
New episode from Live Wire with Luke Burbank: Kari Ferrell, Zak Toscani, and Ural Thomas and the Pain
Writer and activist Kari Ferrell recounts her rise and fall as the "Hipster Grifter," New York City'...
Episode Download
Writer and activist Kari Ferrell recounts her rise and fall as the "Hipster Grifter," New York City'...
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Jun 2007, Portland OR
Sep 2011, Portland OR
Jul 2012, Chicago IL
May 2013, New York City NY
May 2014, Washington DC
Sep 2014, Seattle WA
Jun 2016, Portland OR x2
Nov 2017, Seattle WA x2
Apr 2020, Chi... Oh, wait ☠️
Jul 2023, Portland OR
May 2024, Seattle WA
TBD 2026, ???
#WaitWaitDontTellMe
Sep 2011, Portland OR
Jul 2012, Chicago IL
May 2013, New York City NY
May 2014, Washington DC
Sep 2014, Seattle WA
Jun 2016, Portland OR x2
Nov 2017, Seattle WA x2
Apr 2020, Chi... Oh, wait ☠️
Jul 2023, Portland OR
May 2024, Seattle WA
TBD 2026, ???
#WaitWaitDontTellMe
February 13, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Jun 2007, Portland OR
Sep 2011, Portland OR
Jul 2012, Chicago IL
May 2013, New York City NY
May 2014, Washington DC
Sep 2014, Seattle WA
Jun 2016, Portland OR x2
Nov 2017, Seattle WA x2
Apr 2020, Chi... Oh, wait ☠️
Jul 2023, Portland OR
May 2024, Seattle WA
TBD 2026, ???
#WaitWaitDontTellMe
Sep 2011, Portland OR
Jul 2012, Chicago IL
May 2013, New York City NY
May 2014, Washington DC
Sep 2014, Seattle WA
Jun 2016, Portland OR x2
Nov 2017, Seattle WA x2
Apr 2020, Chi... Oh, wait ☠️
Jul 2023, Portland OR
May 2024, Seattle WA
TBD 2026, ???
#WaitWaitDontTellMe
I just had a dream where I was future tripping about an actual future trip. 🥴
February 13, 2026 at 7:36 AM
I just had a dream where I was future tripping about an actual future trip. 🥴
Disruptive tech indeed 😂
What types of jobs will automation bring the labor market? Here's one: DoorDash delivery drivers being paid to close Waymo's doors left open by previous customers. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Story by @josephcox.bsky.social here: www.404media.co/waymo-is-get...
Story by @josephcox.bsky.social here: www.404media.co/waymo-is-get...
February 13, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Disruptive tech indeed 😂
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HIV Alliance Executive Director Renee Yandel said that the goal of the new center is to create a purpose-built space that is welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community.
The Lavender Network opens first permanent LGBTQ+ community center in Lane County
The facility was previously operating out of a rented space in northwest Eugene.
www.opb.org
February 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
HIV Alliance Executive Director Renee Yandel said that the goal of the new center is to create a purpose-built space that is welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community.
Well akschually, @walsh.bsky.social was the creator of the sound that would later be called the "marsupial gurgle".
I then used that name when I created the @tbtl.net clip and drop archive website. 😅
Writing this with a bag of Sun Chips next to me.
#TBTL
I then used that name when I created the @tbtl.net clip and drop archive website. 😅
Writing this with a bag of Sun Chips next to me.
#TBTL
February 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Well akschually, @walsh.bsky.social was the creator of the sound that would later be called the "marsupial gurgle".
I then used that name when I created the @tbtl.net clip and drop archive website. 😅
Writing this with a bag of Sun Chips next to me.
#TBTL
I then used that name when I created the @tbtl.net clip and drop archive website. 😅
Writing this with a bag of Sun Chips next to me.
#TBTL
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I've only just seen the name of today's episodes and somehow my anxiety just shot through the roof ☠️
#TBTL
#TBTL
New Episode of TBTL: #4662 Dr. Marsupial's Gurgle
Luke and Andrew talk about the parade that Andrew didn't attend yesterday and the pizza shop in LA that Luke did visit. They also talk about why Olymp...
Show Length: 1h 24m 4s
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Luke and Andrew talk about the parade that Andrew didn't attend yesterday and the pizza shop in LA that Luke did visit. They also talk about why Olymp...
Show Length: 1h 24m 4s
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February 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I've only just seen the name of today's episodes and somehow my anxiety just shot through the roof ☠️
#TBTL
#TBTL
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In “virtual power plants,” also known as community-based power, tech like smart thermostats, solar panels, battery storage or even electric vehicles can be set up to respond in real time to send energy to the power grid during peak moments.
Lawmakers say ‘virtual power plants’ could help Oregon. Utilities say they’re already here
Senate Bill 1582 would create statewide regulations to increase the use of virtual power plants to help distribute energy that’s been generated in homes onto the grid when demand is at its peak.
www.opb.org
February 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM
In “virtual power plants,” also known as community-based power, tech like smart thermostats, solar panels, battery storage or even electric vehicles can be set up to respond in real time to send energy to the power grid during peak moments.
I've updated the spreadsheet with a couple of new models, spec updates, and split out the make from the model column.
If anyone is interested, I've published the spreadsheet out on Google Docs.
I would've preferred not using Google for this, but running into some issues with my Nextcloud instance's shared documents viewer.
I would've preferred not using Google for this, but running into some issues with my Nextcloud instance's shared documents viewer.
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 AM
I've updated the spreadsheet with a couple of new models, spec updates, and split out the make from the model column.
@lukeburbank.bsky.social @walsh.bsky.social Iron Mountain is primarily known for document and asset storage in secure locations, but expanded into "document lifecycle" management that includes secure destruction of documents and data.
#TBTL
#TBTL
February 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
@lukeburbank.bsky.social @walsh.bsky.social Iron Mountain is primarily known for document and asset storage in secure locations, but expanded into "document lifecycle" management that includes secure destruction of documents and data.
#TBTL
#TBTL
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A sofa or lounge chair doesn’t need animal hide to be considered stylish or luxurious, and neither does a car interior—it just needs good design.
America, it's time to think beyond leather for luxury car seats
Some brands are already ahead of the curve, while others leave the US in the cold.
arstechnica.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:25 PM
A sofa or lounge chair doesn’t need animal hide to be considered stylish or luxurious, and neither does a car interior—it just needs good design.
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Some first responders and police in Western Washington say they have been confronted by members of the public who think they are ICE agents, and that these interactions have disrupted local investigations.
Western Washington police, first responders say they’ve been mistaken for ICE agents
Some first responders and police in Western Washington say they have been confronted by members of the public who think they are ICE agents, and that these interactions have disrupted local investigations.
www.opb.org
February 11, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Some first responders and police in Western Washington say they have been confronted by members of the public who think they are ICE agents, and that these interactions have disrupted local investigations.
2027 Toyota Highlander EV has been announced.
I've posted more in-depth thoughts and rambles on Mastodon: linh.social/deck/@qlp/11...
Definitely won't be dropping my order for the Subaru Trailseeker for it. Don't need 3 rows or an even larger vehicle.
#EVs #Toyota
I've posted more in-depth thoughts and rambles on Mastodon: linh.social/deck/@qlp/11...
Definitely won't be dropping my order for the Subaru Trailseeker for it. Don't need 3 rows or an even larger vehicle.
#EVs #Toyota
Elevated Style Meets Modern Power in the Next Generation 2027 Toyota Highlander - Toyota USA Newsroom
OJAI, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2026) — Striking style, everyday versatility, and battery electric efficiency, that’s the all-new 2027 Highlander. With a stunning new look inside and out, and seating for up to...
pressroom.toyota.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:57 AM
2027 Toyota Highlander EV has been announced.
I've posted more in-depth thoughts and rambles on Mastodon: linh.social/deck/@qlp/11...
Definitely won't be dropping my order for the Subaru Trailseeker for it. Don't need 3 rows or an even larger vehicle.
#EVs #Toyota
I've posted more in-depth thoughts and rambles on Mastodon: linh.social/deck/@qlp/11...
Definitely won't be dropping my order for the Subaru Trailseeker for it. Don't need 3 rows or an even larger vehicle.
#EVs #Toyota