Dan Keoppel
@buckar00ski.bsky.social
Jesus follower, Husband, Proud Dad, former VC, adjunct at Stevens, little of this, little of that
After Patrick McKenzie said it was his top post in '24, I reread this article. This has deep insight into compliance, venture capital & influencing political direction. Count me among those who think unfettered retail crypto would lead to an eventual crisis. www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/deba...
Debanking (and Debunking?)
Crypto advocates kicked off a recent, somewhat politicized, discussion of debanking. Strap in for scintillating banking compliance trivia.
www.bitsaboutmoney.com
January 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
After Patrick McKenzie said it was his top post in '24, I reread this article. This has deep insight into compliance, venture capital & influencing political direction. Count me among those who think unfettered retail crypto would lead to an eventual crisis. www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/deba...
Why does Spam pick up substantially in the new year? I've gone from about 10 a day to over 50 a day since Jan 1. Do they have new budgets to spend? Are people more likely to click on spam in the new year?
January 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Why does Spam pick up substantially in the new year? I've gone from about 10 a day to over 50 a day since Jan 1. Do they have new budgets to spend? Are people more likely to click on spam in the new year?
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You will read countless times today that the LA mayor cut the LA Fire Department's budget by $23 million.
That is a lie.
The budget was actually *increased* by $50 million.
That is a lie.
The budget was actually *increased* by $50 million.
January 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
You will read countless times today that the LA mayor cut the LA Fire Department's budget by $23 million.
That is a lie.
The budget was actually *increased* by $50 million.
That is a lie.
The budget was actually *increased* by $50 million.
Interesting list, I don't agree with everything on it. It also misses the increasing value of live performance; athletics, acting, singers, and artistic performers (and the trades that go with them) quarter--mile.com/Traits-That-...
Traits That May Cease to Be Valuable — Quarter Mile
Traits That May Cease to Be Valuable Sometimes it’s fun to think of the world as a big role playing game, like Skyrim. If you had been creating your character...
quarter--mile.com
January 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Interesting list, I don't agree with everything on it. It also misses the increasing value of live performance; athletics, acting, singers, and artistic performers (and the trades that go with them) quarter--mile.com/Traits-That-...
Shooting Threes are still feast or famine, but good analysis how NBA teams go about it. www.lastnightinbasketball.com/p/no-nba-tea...
No, NBA teams are not all playing exactly the same way
And if you think they are, you're not paying attention to the right things
www.lastnightinbasketball.com
December 29, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Shooting Threes are still feast or famine, but good analysis how NBA teams go about it. www.lastnightinbasketball.com/p/no-nba-tea...
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Drone hysteria is gripping the Garden State. While locals float theories and search for clues, the wider world wants to know: Of all places, why New Jersey?
On the Ground With the ‘Sky Watch’ as Drone Hysteria Grips New Jersey
Mayors launch task forces, float conspiracy theories as the world asks: Why would they pick New Jersey?
www.wsj.com
December 20, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Drone hysteria is gripping the Garden State. While locals float theories and search for clues, the wider world wants to know: Of all places, why New Jersey?
Nice video on #hotones sauces real heat rankings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dutp...
The truth about Hot Ones sauces
YouTube video by Howtown
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December 20, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Nice video on #hotones sauces real heat rankings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dutp...
Although the focus of this article is Camp Pendleton, this is one of the most informative articles about drones over NJ. www.twz.com/news-feature...
Multiple Drone Incursions Confirmed Over Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (Updated)
This is the first Marine Corps facility to acknowledge drone incursions during the recent wave of sightings at bases across the country.
www.twz.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Although the focus of this article is Camp Pendleton, this is one of the most informative articles about drones over NJ. www.twz.com/news-feature...
I'm having an argument with ChatGPT o1 about whether Samsung makes Galaxy A35, A25, & A15 series smartphones. How much effort should I put into correcting it?
December 17, 2024 at 9:16 PM
I'm having an argument with ChatGPT o1 about whether Samsung makes Galaxy A35, A25, & A15 series smartphones. How much effort should I put into correcting it?
Jean was a legendary automotive journalist. www.autoweek.com/news/a632036...
Jean Jennings Has Died; Former Car and Driver Editor Was a Pioneering Auto Journalist
The legendary Jean (Lindamood) Jennings was part of what made the '80s unforgettable at Car and Driver, and she leaves behind legions of fans.
www.autoweek.com
December 16, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Jean was a legendary automotive journalist. www.autoweek.com/news/a632036...
More about drones over NJ. If they're coming from offshore, 2 things. 1 they have done pretty serious range, over 60mi one way, and two we should be able to track the boost they're launched from. marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevo...
The New Jersey drone sightings - Marginal REVOLUTION
Here is one short clip. They are almost certainly from humans, but whose humans? These incidents also have some bearing on UAP debates. When the UAPs are from humans, even from an advanced tech pro...
marginalrevolution.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:44 PM
More about drones over NJ. If they're coming from offshore, 2 things. 1 they have done pretty serious range, over 60mi one way, and two we should be able to track the boost they're launched from. marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevo...
I've seen plenty of these drones out. They do have nav lights, but I thought drones were restricted to daytime use. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/n...
Unidentified Drones Light Up New Jersey’s Skies, Baffling Residents (Gift Article)
People across the state have reported seeing scores of large, low-flying objects in recent weeks. Officials haven’t said where they’re coming from, or why they’re here.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:39 PM
I've seen plenty of these drones out. They do have nav lights, but I thought drones were restricted to daytime use. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/n...
RedBulls back in it!!!
December 7, 2024 at 9:42 PM
RedBulls back in it!!!
I enjoy going through Sky Follower Bridge during this ramp-up and reminiscing about the folks I've added. I also enjoy not importing the people and brands I don't need.
November 26, 2024 at 10:03 PM
I enjoy going through Sky Follower Bridge during this ramp-up and reminiscing about the folks I've added. I also enjoy not importing the people and brands I don't need.
I like goofy sports pieces like this one: www.espn.com/college-foot...
'Run, Forrest, run!': How good a football player was Forrest Gump, really?
We searched high and low, talking to NFL scouts, "Bear Bryant" and even Kalen DeBoer, to find out how good a player Forrest Gump really was.
www.espn.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:08 PM
I like goofy sports pieces like this one: www.espn.com/college-foot...
This is pretty cool, but the big innovation will come when it's autonomous. interestingengineering.com/innovation/4...
Korea's RAIBO 2 robot completes 26-mile marathon in a world-first
The robot participated in the 22nd Sangju Dried-Persimmon Marathon in the North Gyeongsang Province city of South Korea.
interestingengineering.com
November 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM
This is pretty cool, but the big innovation will come when it's autonomous. interestingengineering.com/innovation/4...
The first-week vibe here is really positive. But I hope it doesn't just become a one-sided echo chamber. I want civil disagreement, not endless trolling.
November 19, 2024 at 9:24 PM
The first-week vibe here is really positive. But I hope it doesn't just become a one-sided echo chamber. I want civil disagreement, not endless trolling.
In one day, the number of my followed accounts on twitter has doubled on BlueSky. The times they are a changin'
November 15, 2024 at 4:11 PM
In one day, the number of my followed accounts on twitter has doubled on BlueSky. The times they are a changin'
Am I late to the party?
November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Am I late to the party?