Otto Schlosser
@ottojschlosser.bsky.social
Happily retired Morfar of 10, servant of Max (he of much mischief). Grumpy old Swede.
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...
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
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...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Nerd valentine:
You are my Essential Cookies Only.
You are my Essential Cookies Only.
February 11, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Nerd valentine:
You are my Essential Cookies Only.
You are my Essential Cookies Only.
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...
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
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...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
My grandson on school mornings: I whine, therefore I am.
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
My grandson on school mornings: I whine, therefore I am.
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
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. 👍
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
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.
Reposted by Otto Schlosser
Stand With The Sinister Minnesotans Against ICE https://store.theonion.com/products/sinister-minnesotans-t-shirt?variant=44569654984773
January 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Stand With The Sinister Minnesotans Against ICE https://store.theonion.com/products/sinister-minnesotans-t-shirt?variant=44569654984773
File under "problems you and I will never have":
www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
Jensen laments buying Mercedes for his parents with Nvidia stock that would be worth $1.33 billion today — founder cashed out some stock after 1999 IPO to buy his parents a $135,000 S-Class
What is a luxury car's worth of Nvidia stock in 1999 worth today?
www.tomshardware.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
File under "problems you and I will never have":
www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
John Brodie was the QB who got me interested in football. Smart, smooth, and tough as nails.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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
John Brodie was the QB who got me interested in football. Smart, smooth, and tough as nails.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
In case you forgot that NFL players are disposable:
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Ex-lineman Kevin Johnson killed at L.A. encampment, examiner says
Former Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, according to the Los Angeles medical examiner.
www.espn.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM
In case you forgot that NFL players are disposable:
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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
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.
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.
Malcolm Butler.
January 18, 2026 at 3:52 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.
Malcolm Butler.
5 turnovers won't get it done, even if you have Josh Allen.
January 18, 2026 at 1:18 AM
5 turnovers won't get it done, even if you have Josh Allen.
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
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. 🐾
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!
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
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!
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!
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
How many phone calls has Mike McDonald's agent taken this morning? I am putting the over/under at 8.
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...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_S...
Solar System (TV series) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_S...
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
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.
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...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changel...
Changeling: The Dreaming - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changel...
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
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.
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
Congrats Seahawks. Don't know what you did to deserve Mike McDonald, but you have him, so smile.
