Erik Andersen
@erikcandersen.bsky.social
Retro computing. Sun Solaris. English cars : Land Rover and Lotus. Analog photography. Fan of : The Matrix and X-Files.
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M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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There’s just not enough attention being paid to how unqualified, psychologically unfit, and dangerous so many of these new ICE hires potentially are.
If we had a Congress, there’d be investigations & oversight into this.
If we had a Congress, there’d be investigations & oversight into this.
October 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
There’s just not enough attention being paid to how unqualified, psychologically unfit, and dangerous so many of these new ICE hires potentially are.
If we had a Congress, there’d be investigations & oversight into this.
If we had a Congress, there’d be investigations & oversight into this.
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📣 Germany's close to reversing its opposition to mass surveillance & private message scanning, & backing the Chat Control bill. This could end private comms-& Signal-in the EU.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...
signal.org
October 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
📣 Germany's close to reversing its opposition to mass surveillance & private message scanning, & backing the Chat Control bill. This could end private comms-& Signal-in the EU.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
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News today that ICE shot a woman is chilling. The videos online show that there are some abusive, masked thugs masquerading as law enforcement.
Nobody deserves this. The courts need to step in.
Nobody deserves this. The courts need to step in.
October 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
News today that ICE shot a woman is chilling. The videos online show that there are some abusive, masked thugs masquerading as law enforcement.
Nobody deserves this. The courts need to step in.
Nobody deserves this. The courts need to step in.
The MAGA isolationist movement reminds me of the Japanese Sakoku movement. Didn’t end well for Japan in that lost period of almost 200 years.
Striking how the thoughts then mirror now.
What a loss…
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Striking how the thoughts then mirror now.
What a loss…
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
In Our Time - Japan's Sakoku Period - BBC Sounds
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Japan's Sakoku period of deliberate isolation.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The MAGA isolationist movement reminds me of the Japanese Sakoku movement. Didn’t end well for Japan in that lost period of almost 200 years.
Striking how the thoughts then mirror now.
What a loss…
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Striking how the thoughts then mirror now.
What a loss…
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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You should print out your Social Security Statement. Elon and who knows how many countless others now have access to your private information, so it'd be wise to have a record of it.
February 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You should print out your Social Security Statement. Elon and who knows how many countless others now have access to your private information, so it'd be wise to have a record of it.
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The 5-alarm fire continues
Just a reminder that Musk couldn’t get a top level security clearance. And he was under investigation for violating the terms of the clearance he did have. Now he has your Social Security number, your tax returns, and is unilaterally deciding who the government does and does not pay.
Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules
Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter sa...
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The 5-alarm fire continues
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A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed at a Michigan school.
Just as the Senate considers an avowed anti-vaxxer to lead our nation’s health agencies.
Just as the Senate considers an avowed anti-vaxxer to lead our nation’s health agencies.
Tuberculosis case confirmed at Kalamazoo school, health officials launch investigation
An investigation is being launched after an individual at a local school was diagnosed with tuberculosis.
wwmt.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed at a Michigan school.
Just as the Senate considers an avowed anti-vaxxer to lead our nation’s health agencies.
Just as the Senate considers an avowed anti-vaxxer to lead our nation’s health agencies.
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Musk’s allies were granted access to the U.S. Treasury payment system.
Treasury stays silent.
White House stays silent.
Why the secrecy? Time for an explanation and full transparency.
Treasury stays silent.
White House stays silent.
Why the secrecy? Time for an explanation and full transparency.
February 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Musk’s allies were granted access to the U.S. Treasury payment system.
Treasury stays silent.
White House stays silent.
Why the secrecy? Time for an explanation and full transparency.
Treasury stays silent.
White House stays silent.
Why the secrecy? Time for an explanation and full transparency.
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Revelations about the role Robert F. Kennedy Jr. played in a deadly measles outbreak in Samoa keep getting worse.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Once Pitched a Deadly Human Vaccine Experiment
Revelations about the role he played in a deadly measles outbreak in Samoa keep getting worse.
newrepublic.com
January 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Revelations about the role Robert F. Kennedy Jr. played in a deadly measles outbreak in Samoa keep getting worse.
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Call me crazy, but I always feel like the best revenge is doing the right thing. Particularly when it's the alternative to someone who has zero interest in doing what is right
What if the right thing here IS vengeance?
You do it because the race for mid-terms started Jan 21st. Either the Dems believe in doing the right thing for Americans or they believe in vengeance. I don't think we need another party of vengeance.
People will feel the downside of Trump's policies. Dems need to welcome them. Not shun them
People will feel the downside of Trump's policies. Dems need to welcome them. Not shun them
January 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Call me crazy, but I always feel like the best revenge is doing the right thing. Particularly when it's the alternative to someone who has zero interest in doing what is right
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So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
January 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
Apple
Costco
Bank of America
Delta
JP Morgan
Marriott
Microsoft
Procter & Gamble
Goldman Sachs
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Catholic Health
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I think Colombia backs down. But kinda hope they don’t. Just gonna leave these here as a reference
January 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I think Colombia backs down. But kinda hope they don’t. Just gonna leave these here as a reference
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Schiff: "When Mike Johnson's state was hit by Katrina, I fought to get aid ... California has given more to the recovery of other states than any other state in the union. You do not want to go down this road."
January 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Schiff: "When Mike Johnson's state was hit by Katrina, I fought to get aid ... California has given more to the recovery of other states than any other state in the union. You do not want to go down this road."
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Updated list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
January 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Updated list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
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Château de Bourg-Archambault
A medieval castle surrounded by a moat, with cylindrical towers & a fortified entrance, perfectly matching the characteristics of Château de Bourg-Archambault (France). This castle's architectural design & rural setting align with the description provided for the château
A medieval castle surrounded by a moat, with cylindrical towers & a fortified entrance, perfectly matching the characteristics of Château de Bourg-Archambault (France). This castle's architectural design & rural setting align with the description provided for the château
January 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Château de Bourg-Archambault
A medieval castle surrounded by a moat, with cylindrical towers & a fortified entrance, perfectly matching the characteristics of Château de Bourg-Archambault (France). This castle's architectural design & rural setting align with the description provided for the château
A medieval castle surrounded by a moat, with cylindrical towers & a fortified entrance, perfectly matching the characteristics of Château de Bourg-Archambault (France). This castle's architectural design & rural setting align with the description provided for the château
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Elon Musk is almost done building a lithium refinery that will need up to 8 million gallons of water per day. And it's twenty miles outside Corpus Christi, which is so dry the local water company distributes shower timers at high school football games.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Musk’s Massive Tesla Lithium Plant Hunts for Water in Drought-Hit Texas
A lithium factory in a dry Gulf Coast county epitomizes the EV maker’s build now, ask later ethos.
www.bloomberg.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Elon Musk is almost done building a lithium refinery that will need up to 8 million gallons of water per day. And it's twenty miles outside Corpus Christi, which is so dry the local water company distributes shower timers at high school football games.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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To increase influence / affect change, growth is needed. #BlueSky needs an additional 527 million users to reach 10% of the global online population, which totals approximately 552 million people. For this to happen, each of the current 25 million users would need to invite about 21 new users each.
December 11, 2024 at 10:09 AM
To increase influence / affect change, growth is needed. #BlueSky needs an additional 527 million users to reach 10% of the global online population, which totals approximately 552 million people. For this to happen, each of the current 25 million users would need to invite about 21 new users each.
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Perpetua tiny house
The Perpetua is a two-story tiny home with up to four bedrooms. The main level features a master bedroom with a closet, a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a full kitchen with a bay window and a large pantry, and a stunning living room with a fireplace and vaulted ceilings.
The Perpetua is a two-story tiny home with up to four bedrooms. The main level features a master bedroom with a closet, a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a full kitchen with a bay window and a large pantry, and a stunning living room with a fireplace and vaulted ceilings.
December 11, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Perpetua tiny house
The Perpetua is a two-story tiny home with up to four bedrooms. The main level features a master bedroom with a closet, a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a full kitchen with a bay window and a large pantry, and a stunning living room with a fireplace and vaulted ceilings.
The Perpetua is a two-story tiny home with up to four bedrooms. The main level features a master bedroom with a closet, a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a full kitchen with a bay window and a large pantry, and a stunning living room with a fireplace and vaulted ceilings.
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If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially.
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
December 10, 2024 at 2:11 PM
If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially.
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
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I am doing a mini UK tour next autumn. Programme attached here (some venues are selling quick... so be there or be square!)
December 8, 2024 at 4:08 PM
I am doing a mini UK tour next autumn. Programme attached here (some venues are selling quick... so be there or be square!)
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Sometimes I come across an ancient artefact that suddenly plunges us into an intimate situation. Meet dad & son (?) Fortunatus and Zenobius, painted inside the base of a Roman imperial goblet. Personalised photo gift? Nothing more is know of it or them. Louvre. Great expressions
December 8, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Sometimes I come across an ancient artefact that suddenly plunges us into an intimate situation. Meet dad & son (?) Fortunatus and Zenobius, painted inside the base of a Roman imperial goblet. Personalised photo gift? Nothing more is know of it or them. Louvre. Great expressions
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Don’t let stories / news like this go unheard.
Republicans in states with extreme abortion bans are now trying to cover up the DEATHS of women that died because of their extreme abortion bans.
November 23, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Don’t let stories / news like this go unheard.
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DOGE will be used to privatize US public services, what is being labeled "government efficiency" is a corporate takeover of federal agencies and tasks, this will harm environmental protections, research, and researchers.
Marjorie Taylor Greene joining the panel will increase negative consequences.
Marjorie Taylor Greene joining the panel will increase negative consequences.
November 22, 2024 at 1:22 PM
DOGE will be used to privatize US public services, what is being labeled "government efficiency" is a corporate takeover of federal agencies and tasks, this will harm environmental protections, research, and researchers.
Marjorie Taylor Greene joining the panel will increase negative consequences.
Marjorie Taylor Greene joining the panel will increase negative consequences.
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And a reminder that tiny movements of voters over niche issues can be fatal to candidates
Out of roughly 153 million votes cast in this election, the presidency was decided by 230k across the three states of Wisconsin (30k), Michigan (80k) and Pennsylvania (120k). That's 00.15%.
This remains an extremely closely divided nation. Any agenda viewed as extreme is likely to face backlash.
This remains an extremely closely divided nation. Any agenda viewed as extreme is likely to face backlash.
November 20, 2024 at 12:31 AM
And a reminder that tiny movements of voters over niche issues can be fatal to candidates