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Otto Schlosser
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Happily retired Morfar of 10, servant of Max (he of much mischief). Grumpy old Swede.
My fave headline of the day:

kotaku.com/waymo-ai-tax...
Waymo Paying DoorDash Drivers To Close Doors Left Open On Robotaxis
Waymo is paying people to close doors on driverless vehicles in Atlanta
kotaku.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
This has been true for years. I turned to 'donating' plasma when I was unemployed several times from 2014 - 2023. The place was always busy.

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Middle-class Americans are selling their plasma to make ends meet
Last year, people in the U.S. made an estimated $4.7 billion selling their plasma. Donation centers are popping up in middle-class neighborhoods, including suburban strip malls and college towns.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Nerd valentine:
You are my Essential Cookies Only.
February 11, 2026 at 10:49 AM
I worked at Nike's main campus in Oregon and saw a wide swath of employees. It was the most truly diverse and vibrant workplace I ever saw. This action is complete Trumpian BS, as usual.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US probes Nike over white workers' discrimination claims
Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.
www.bbc.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
My grandson on school mornings: I whine, therefore I am.
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
All things considered, I am pretty happy about this:

www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Sources: 49ers hire ex-Falcons coach Raheem Morris as DC
The 49ers are hiring Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
www.espn.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
So I really wanted to bump my Linux box from 16 to 32GB of RAM, despite the recent runup in DDR5 prices. I rolled the dice and used a seller on Ebay with a good rating and bought the exact same brand I already had (T-Force) for *only* $180. Happy to say that it arrived and I have 32 gigs of RAM. 👍
February 1, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Walked into Grocery Outlet today and they were playing a cover version of "Mrs. Robinson". It was Frank Sinatra and it was every bit as awful as you might imagine. Imagine Bill Murray's lounge singer doing it and you get the idea.
January 30, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Reposted by Otto Schlosser
January 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
John Brodie was the QB who got me interested in football. Smart, smooth, and tough as nails.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Former Niners QB John Brodie, 1970 NFL MVP, dies at age 90
John Brodie, who won the NFL MVP award in 1970 and later played on what is now the PGA Tour Champions, has died at age 90.
www.espn.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:58 AM
It's being reported that Gus Bradley is the leading candidate to replace Robert Saleh as the Niners' defensive coordinator. If it happens, it will save me a lot of time next year as I will have no interest in watching them.
January 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I see lots of crowing and weenie-waving by the Seahawks crowd today. That's cool - it's fun when your team romps like that. Before you get too giddy, however, I have two words of advice:
Malcolm Butler.
January 18, 2026 at 3:52 PM
5 turnovers won't get it done, even if you have Josh Allen.
January 18, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Had a moment of pure delight this morning when I realized that the gardeners had come, with all their wonderfully noisy machines, and finished up, but none of the dogs barked. They all got treats immediately. 🐾
January 15, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Here is some handy advice:
1. Stop obsessing about what's in other people's pants.
2. Focus on what's in their hearts.
3. Start with your own heart.

You're welcome!
January 15, 2026 at 4:09 AM
How many phone calls has Mike McDonald's agent taken this morning? I am putting the over/under at 8.
January 8, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Been loving the Solar System series from BBC. A great reminder of a time when science was awesome and curiosity was not an issue.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_S...
Solar System (TV series) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:18 AM
No one should be shocked to hear that we're seeing fallout from the Big Obscene Bill. The dental office that my kid manages lost a number of families today because they can't afford insurance this year.
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Started with AD&D in 1982 and dabbled in others - Traveller, Rolemaster, Paranoia, etc. My favorite is still Changeling, because it relies on narrative and description above all else.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changel...
Changeling: The Dreaming - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
My 7-year-old grandson has some great tunes on. First time I walked by his room I heard "Rock Around The Clock" and this time it was "All Along The Watchtower" (Hendrix version of course). I'm guessing his mom is DJing for him but good job all around.
January 5, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Congrats Seahawks. Don't know what you did to deserve Mike McDonald, but you have him, so smile.
January 4, 2026 at 3:48 AM