Wm Reddy
@wmreddy.bsky.social
global markets, physics, philosophy, horticulture, art & literature and motorbikes, cars & racing...dot 1
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What did KTM do to the RC16 to get Acosta back to the front of #MotoGP? It's all in here, including some top talk about mass dampers: "We need to control the frequencies, to basically not have a party between all the different resonances." 🥳🕺💃😅
www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/mot...
www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/mot...
KTM chases MotoGP win: ‘Acosta is riding very, very accurate and he’s very, very focused’
KTM’s Pedro Acosta was one of MotoGP's stars in 2025 aboard his steadily improving RC16. KTM reveals how it went backwards to go forwards, why the purpose of a mass damper is to prevent all the resona...
www.motorsportmagazine.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
What did KTM do to the RC16 to get Acosta back to the front of #MotoGP? It's all in here, including some top talk about mass dampers: "We need to control the frequencies, to basically not have a party between all the different resonances." 🥳🕺💃😅
www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/mot...
www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/mot...
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Trump's pardon of Honduras' drug trafficker president is raising awareness of Prospera, the weird tech-ruled city he helped to create.
Prospera is #NetworkState, a scary cult of tech billionaires who plan to replace nation-states with privatized dystopias.
More:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iHl...
Prospera is #NetworkState, a scary cult of tech billionaires who plan to replace nation-states with privatized dystopias.
More:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iHl...
1. Tech Billionaires vs. Democracy: Elon Musk and the Rise of "Network States"
YouTube video by The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Trump's pardon of Honduras' drug trafficker president is raising awareness of Prospera, the weird tech-ruled city he helped to create.
Prospera is #NetworkState, a scary cult of tech billionaires who plan to replace nation-states with privatized dystopias.
More:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iHl...
Prospera is #NetworkState, a scary cult of tech billionaires who plan to replace nation-states with privatized dystopias.
More:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iHl...
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Right now, your donation gets a FREE Power Up match! It's a rare opportunity to double your impact on EFF's legal, educational, and advocacy work when the world needs it most.
If you've been waiting for the right moment to join EFF—this is it. eff.org/power-up
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Right now, your donation to EFF gets an automatic 2X match! Don't let tyrants co-opt tech.
supporters.eff.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Right now, your donation gets a FREE Power Up match! It's a rare opportunity to double your impact on EFF's legal, educational, and advocacy work when the world needs it most.
If you've been waiting for the right moment to join EFF—this is it. eff.org/power-up
If you've been waiting for the right moment to join EFF—this is it. eff.org/power-up
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The most terrifying line in this @edwardluce.bsky.social piece: "If Trump goes for regime change in Venezuela, it will be on the basis of Hegseth’s planning."
I wrote @goodauth.bsky.social on why attacking Venezuela, is extra-risky with this Trump team. goodauthority.org/news/trump-m...
I wrote @goodauth.bsky.social on why attacking Venezuela, is extra-risky with this Trump team. goodauthority.org/news/trump-m...
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The most terrifying line in this @edwardluce.bsky.social piece: "If Trump goes for regime change in Venezuela, it will be on the basis of Hegseth’s planning."
I wrote @goodauth.bsky.social on why attacking Venezuela, is extra-risky with this Trump team. goodauthority.org/news/trump-m...
I wrote @goodauth.bsky.social on why attacking Venezuela, is extra-risky with this Trump team. goodauthority.org/news/trump-m...
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From NASA —
Hey stargazers, what's up in December? ✨
- Dec. 7: Moon and Jupiter conjunction
- Dec. 13-14: Geminid meteor shower peak
- Dec. 19: Comet 3I/ATLAS closest approach to Earth
More: go.nasa.gov/4iPXutr
Hey stargazers, what's up in December? ✨
- Dec. 7: Moon and Jupiter conjunction
- Dec. 13-14: Geminid meteor shower peak
- Dec. 19: Comet 3I/ATLAS closest approach to Earth
More: go.nasa.gov/4iPXutr
December 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
From NASA —
Hey stargazers, what's up in December? ✨
- Dec. 7: Moon and Jupiter conjunction
- Dec. 13-14: Geminid meteor shower peak
- Dec. 19: Comet 3I/ATLAS closest approach to Earth
More: go.nasa.gov/4iPXutr
Hey stargazers, what's up in December? ✨
- Dec. 7: Moon and Jupiter conjunction
- Dec. 13-14: Geminid meteor shower peak
- Dec. 19: Comet 3I/ATLAS closest approach to Earth
More: go.nasa.gov/4iPXutr
Sen. Kelly: “This is about a president who doesn't want anybody to say anything that he does not like. I don't think he understands the Constitution. I think he is ignorant to the Constitution and the rule of law…This isn't about me. This is about what he will do next.”
December 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Senator Mark Kelly 2028
December 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Senator Mark Kelly 2028
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
My God Bless this American, he knows the meaning of duty and service to his country, unlike the lying, cowardly criminals in the orange regime…listen:
Kelly: “I've been through a lot worse in service to my country. The president and Pete Hegseth are not going to silence me.”
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
My God Bless this American, he knows the meaning of duty and service to his country, unlike the lying, cowardly criminals in the orange regime…listen:
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Great clothing stores are surprising and satisfying and, above all else, keep alive the thrill of in-person shopping in this age of e-commerce. The New York Times traveled across the U.S. to compile a list of the 50 best stores in America. See the full list.
The 50 Best Clothing Stores in America
Transporting, surprising and specialized, these stores keep alive the thrill of in-person shopping and are worth the trip — even if nothing is bought.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Great clothing stores are surprising and satisfying and, above all else, keep alive the thrill of in-person shopping in this age of e-commerce. The New York Times traveled across the U.S. to compile a list of the 50 best stores in America. See the full list.
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How Safe is Your Face? | "Europe and US states impose tough restrictions on facial recognition, while the US federal government hesitates. China moves full steam ahead." William Echikson and Jensen Enterman
How Safe is Your Face?
Europe and US states impose tough restrictions on facial recognition, while the US federal government hesitates.
cepa.org
December 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
How Safe is Your Face? | "Europe and US states impose tough restrictions on facial recognition, while the US federal government hesitates. China moves full steam ahead." William Echikson and Jensen Enterman
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Hey cable news -- the White House press secretary is lying. You don't have to take this live.
December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Hey cable news -- the White House press secretary is lying. You don't have to take this live.
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An Immersive, ASMR-Style Look at Japanese Woodblock Printing
An Immersive, ASMR-Style Look at Japanese Woodblock Printing
While not every Open Culture reader dreams of moving to Japan and becoming a woodblock printmaker, it's a safe bet that at least a few of you entertain just such a fantasy from time to time.
www.openculture.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
An Immersive, ASMR-Style Look at Japanese Woodblock Printing
Something other than madness to interrupt the timeline...enjoy!
"He created the clock as an act of symbolic rebellion against what he saw as an excess of short-term thinking and a lack of knowledge and reflection." - via FT
on.ft.com/4rnw8hN
"He created the clock as an act of symbolic rebellion against what he saw as an excess of short-term thinking and a lack of knowledge and reflection." - via FT
on.ft.com/4rnw8hN
The Clock of the Long Now is a 10,000-year-long timepiece backed by Jeff Bezos
Deep inside a Texas mountain, a vast mechanical clock urges humanity to measure time on the scale of civilisation
on.ft.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Something other than madness to interrupt the timeline...enjoy!
"He created the clock as an act of symbolic rebellion against what he saw as an excess of short-term thinking and a lack of knowledge and reflection." - via FT
on.ft.com/4rnw8hN
"He created the clock as an act of symbolic rebellion against what he saw as an excess of short-term thinking and a lack of knowledge and reflection." - via FT
on.ft.com/4rnw8hN
"For job seekers, Graber encourages workers to adopt a generalist mindset and master core skills such as writing and coding.
"If you don't know what good code looks like," she said, "you won't be able to evaluate AI's output."" - via BI
"If you don't know what good code looks like," she said, "you won't be able to evaluate AI's output."" - via BI
December 1, 2025 at 1:16 AM
"For job seekers, Graber encourages workers to adopt a generalist mindset and master core skills such as writing and coding.
"If you don't know what good code looks like," she said, "you won't be able to evaluate AI's output."" - via BI
"If you don't know what good code looks like," she said, "you won't be able to evaluate AI's output."" - via BI
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A microscopic thread
Microscopic:
Microscopic cross-section photo of a Pine Needle (Xmas Tree)
Microscopic cross-section photo of a Pine Needle (Xmas Tree)
November 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
A microscopic thread
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See this ~27k-mile 1967 Citroën DS21 Pallas sedan listed now on BaT!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-citroen-ds21-pallas-2/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-citroen-ds21-pallas-2/
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
See this ~27k-mile 1967 Citroën DS21 Pallas sedan listed now on BaT!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-citroen-ds21-pallas-2/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-citroen-ds21-pallas-2/
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Alongside armored vehicles, local police are getting surveillance technology with help from the federal government. Learn what tech law enforcement have in your area with EFF's Atlas of Surveillance, where we’ve documented thousands of examples: atlasofsurveillance.org/
Atlas of Surveillance
Documenting Police Tech in Our Communities with Open Source Research
www.atlasofsurveillance.org
November 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Alongside armored vehicles, local police are getting surveillance technology with help from the federal government. Learn what tech law enforcement have in your area with EFF's Atlas of Surveillance, where we’ve documented thousands of examples: atlasofsurveillance.org/
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A friendly reminder that I am offering up to 800 USD off our photography tours to Patagonia, Namibia and the Canadian Rockies! Please visit my website at beautysurroundsyou.com/small-group-... to find out more. It would be wonderful if you could consider joining us!
#bluesky #photography
#bluesky #photography
November 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A friendly reminder that I am offering up to 800 USD off our photography tours to Patagonia, Namibia and the Canadian Rockies! Please visit my website at beautysurroundsyou.com/small-group-... to find out more. It would be wonderful if you could consider joining us!
#bluesky #photography
#bluesky #photography
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Japanese pattern book, early 19th c, cataloguing stencil patterns that could be printed onto fabric for a kimono
November 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Japanese pattern book, early 19th c, cataloguing stencil patterns that could be printed onto fabric for a kimono
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#Notulite #SocietyOfNotulianPoets
“Mist of a waking dream, i bathed in it„
#ƒred-ƒorge ©
Photography : Anne Meick
“Mist of a waking dream, i bathed in it„
#ƒred-ƒorge ©
Photography : Anne Meick
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#Notulite #SocietyOfNotulianPoets
“Mist of a waking dream, i bathed in it„
#ƒred-ƒorge ©
Photography : Anne Meick
“Mist of a waking dream, i bathed in it„
#ƒred-ƒorge ©
Photography : Anne Meick
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November 29, 2025
November 29, 2025
In the wake of yesterday’s report from Alex Horton and Ellen Nakashima of the Washington Post that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered Special Operations to kill the survivors of a September 2 stri...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:47 AM
November 29, 2025
New York City...
Around two dozen car/vans have sped out of the garage, with NYPD officers clearing the path. One guys tries to stop them, NYPD officers come chasing.
November 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
New York City...
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There are specific reasons Trumpists want war on Venezuela, but there‘s a generic one: they crave power to make war on anyone, any time, for completely fabricated reasons, and then to use the guise of war to increase violence and repression everywhere, including home.
They are lawless bestial scum.
They are lawless bestial scum.
November 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
There are specific reasons Trumpists want war on Venezuela, but there‘s a generic one: they crave power to make war on anyone, any time, for completely fabricated reasons, and then to use the guise of war to increase violence and repression everywhere, including home.
They are lawless bestial scum.
They are lawless bestial scum.