Eric Neustadter (e)
@thevowel.bsky.social
(semi?) retired techie/tech exec. ex-Pokémon. ex-Xbox. labrador at heart. retro games & computers. go ducks, kraken, seahawks, sounders! he/him.
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Dan knows more about how Congress works than anyone I know, so this is an interesting thread.
Some thoughts on the CR/minibus.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Dan knows more about how Congress works than anyone I know, so this is an interesting thread.
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We're officially live. It's incredibly important to have a real record of how our public servants are behaving and this database will be a powerful tool for researchers, reporters, and ordinary Americans.
1/6 A new standard for public accountability is here. GLOW—Government Lawyers Oversight Watchdog—is officially launching today to hold government lawyers accountable. We're unveiling The Government Lawyers Database at glowlaw.org. #RuleOfLaw #Accountability
The Government Lawyers Database
glowlaw.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
We're officially live. It's incredibly important to have a real record of how our public servants are behaving and this database will be a powerful tool for researchers, reporters, and ordinary Americans.
Just played my first game of Command Deck - an Early Access "sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder" - and it scratches those itches: store.steampowered.com/app/3084740/...
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Just played my first game of Command Deck - an Early Access "sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder" - and it scratches those itches: store.steampowered.com/app/3084740/...
BSG: Deadlock and all the DLC is only $49.42 plus tax. I haven't played it yet but the reviews are solid and I'm both a strategy game nerd and a BSG nerd so it feels like a slam dunk.
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
BSG: Deadlock and all the DLC is only $49.42 plus tax. I haven't played it yet but the reviews are solid and I'm both a strategy game nerd and a BSG nerd so it feels like a slam dunk.
If you don’t already own BSG: Deadlock head straight to GOG. The base game is 70% off and all the DLC is 50% off.
🚨Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock (2017) is delisted🚨
Starting November 15, this game and all its DLCs will no longer be available for purchase on any platform!!
Please don's miss it, it's a great BSG game - and a nice tactical.
Starting November 15, this game and all its DLCs will no longer be available for purchase on any platform!!
Please don's miss it, it's a great BSG game - and a nice tactical.
November 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
If you don’t already own BSG: Deadlock head straight to GOG. The base game is 70% off and all the DLC is 50% off.
I am declaring official internet beef with Mr. “I don’t think the TurboGrafx was a very good console” @willsmith.fun.
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I am declaring official internet beef with Mr. “I don’t think the TurboGrafx was a very good console” @willsmith.fun.
LET’S GO DUCKS! 🦆🦆🦆
November 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
LET’S GO DUCKS! 🦆🦆🦆
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Armored up. My body is ready.
(Prolly not, actually. But let’s do it.)
@extralife4kids.bsky.social is GO.
DONATE: bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
(Prolly not, actually. But let’s do it.)
@extralife4kids.bsky.social is GO.
DONATE: bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Armored up. My body is ready.
(Prolly not, actually. But let’s do it.)
@extralife4kids.bsky.social is GO.
DONATE: bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
(Prolly not, actually. But let’s do it.)
@extralife4kids.bsky.social is GO.
DONATE: bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
I’m going to need emotional support breakfast burritos today.
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I’m going to need emotional support breakfast burritos today.
College football Saturdays are some of my favorite days of the year but waking up to rumors of serious injuries to key players is kinda HARSHING MY MELLOW
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
College football Saturdays are some of my favorite days of the year but waking up to rumors of serious injuries to key players is kinda HARSHING MY MELLOW
Retopology is probably not the proper starting place for learning Blender but here I am. Does anyone have a tutorial they'd recommend?
The 3D scanning to 3D printing pipeline is far more complex than I'd expected. It looks like I'm learning Blender whether I want to or not in order to make scans into usable .stl files.
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Retopology is probably not the proper starting place for learning Blender but here I am. Does anyone have a tutorial they'd recommend?
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10/10 take. No notes.
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
10/10 take. No notes.
The 3D scanning to 3D printing pipeline is far more complex than I'd expected. It looks like I'm learning Blender whether I want to or not in order to make scans into usable .stl files.
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The 3D scanning to 3D printing pipeline is far more complex than I'd expected. It looks like I'm learning Blender whether I want to or not in order to make scans into usable .stl files.
It is cold, pouring rain, and the power is flickering. It’s casserole time! Specifically, baked mac-and-cheese with cream cheese/bacon/jalapeño sausage.
November 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
It is cold, pouring rain, and the power is flickering. It’s casserole time! Specifically, baked mac-and-cheese with cream cheese/bacon/jalapeño sausage.
I haven’t had the chance to watch this yet but I am a huge fan of the work that @sdforg.bsky.social is doing with the ICM.
(if you’re in the PNW don’t forget to make plans for the return of VCFPNW in May: www.vcfpnw.net)
(if you’re in the PNW don’t forget to make plans for the return of VCFPNW in May: www.vcfpnw.net)
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I haven’t had the chance to watch this yet but I am a huge fan of the work that @sdforg.bsky.social is doing with the ICM.
(if you’re in the PNW don’t forget to make plans for the return of VCFPNW in May: www.vcfpnw.net)
(if you’re in the PNW don’t forget to make plans for the return of VCFPNW in May: www.vcfpnw.net)
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HERO/GYRO
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
HERO/GYRO
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Proud and excited to share that the new Digital Foundry website is live - please do check it out at www.digitalfoundry.net. Read our opening post about what we're doing and why: www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2025/11...
Digital Foundry
Digital Foundry was founded in 2004 and specialises in technical analysis of video games and hardware, using our own bespoke tools for frame-rate analysis – covering everything from console, PC and be...
www.digitalfoundry.net
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Proud and excited to share that the new Digital Foundry website is live - please do check it out at www.digitalfoundry.net. Read our opening post about what we're doing and why: www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2025/11...
I hate this AI garbage so, so much. This "answer" isn't even self-consistent, much less correct! Maybe the three weeks of non-stop work over the 2007 holidays with not enough sleep caused me to hallucinate the whole thing.
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I hate this AI garbage so, so much. This "answer" isn't even self-consistent, much less correct! Maybe the three weeks of non-stop work over the 2007 holidays with not enough sleep caused me to hallucinate the whole thing.
Can someone please write this up or do a podcast on it? kthbai
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Can someone please write this up or do a podcast on it? kthbai
WEDNESDAY'S BEST NEW FOLLOW
Introducing Ozzy! This prehensile-tailed porcupine, Zoo Boise's newest resident, is already becoming a star. 🌠
Settling into the renovated Small Animal Kingdom's Rainforest Building, Ozzy likes to nimbly climb and flip around his habitat’s canopy.
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
Settling into the renovated Small Animal Kingdom's Rainforest Building, Ozzy likes to nimbly climb and flip around his habitat’s canopy.
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
WEDNESDAY'S BEST NEW FOLLOW
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Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.
Hear about the NES US launch 40 years ago from the people that made it happen: Gail Tilden, Bruce Lowry and Lance Barr with @frankcifaldi.bsky.social from the @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social moderating! Panel recording at youtu.be/f2WDfsiLiRA
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #VGHF
#prge #prge2025 #retrogaming #VGHF
We Launched the NES 40 Years Ago Today - Gail Tilden, Lance Barr, Bruce Lowry - PRGE 2025 Portland
YouTube video by Portland Retro Gaming Expo
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.
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What we know so far, 8:30pm
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
What we know so far, 8:30pm
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
The 2003 Hulk movie is now on Netflix and it's even worse than I remember - but thankfully it's the good kind of terrible if that's your jam.
November 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The 2003 Hulk movie is now on Netflix and it's even worse than I remember - but thankfully it's the good kind of terrible if that's your jam.