Frank Bennett 🇯🇵
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#Japan 🗾 #Nagoya 🐋#cycling 🚴💨 #gardening 🧑🌾 #software 👨💻
Retired 🦥
Widower 😔💔
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February 18, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Picked up another load of compost this morning. The house rests on a pad of mostly clay fill dirt behind a massive retaining wall. The little herb plot has been filtered, but would turn into a solid block of terracotta without assistance, and the wider plot […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
February 18, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Picked up another load of compost this morning. The house rests on a pad of mostly clay fill dirt behind a massive retaining wall. The little herb plot has been filtered, but would turn into a solid block of terracotta without assistance, and the wider plot […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
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You know that “stop forcing AI into fucking everything” graphic that went around on here?
I bought the t-shirt. I get a lot of compliments on it.
The only negative response was from a friend who works for McKinsey. She read out the “everyone hates it” and said, “do they really, though?” as we […]
I bought the t-shirt. I get a lot of compliments on it.
The only negative response was from a friend who works for McKinsey. She read out the “everyone hates it” and said, “do they really, though?” as we […]
Original post on wandering.shop
wandering.shop
February 15, 2026 at 5:54 PM
You know that “stop forcing AI into fucking everything” graphic that went around on here?
I bought the t-shirt. I get a lot of compliments on it.
The only negative response was from a friend who works for McKinsey. She read out the “everyone hates it” and said, “do they really, though?” as we […]
I bought the t-shirt. I get a lot of compliments on it.
The only negative response was from a friend who works for McKinsey. She read out the “everyone hates it” and said, “do they really, though?” as we […]
Reposted by Frank Bennett 🇯🇵
Vibe Coding Is Killing Open Source Software, Researchers Argue
https://www.404media.co/vibe-coding-is-killing-open-source-software-researchers-argue/
https://www.404media.co/vibe-coding-is-killing-open-source-software-researchers-argue/
Vibe Coding Is Killing Open Source Software, Researchers Argue
‘If the maintainers of small projects give up, who will produce the next Linux?’
www.404media.co
February 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Vibe Coding Is Killing Open Source Software, Researchers Argue
https://www.404media.co/vibe-coding-is-killing-open-source-software-researchers-argue/
https://www.404media.co/vibe-coding-is-killing-open-source-software-researchers-argue/
Let us hope that Donald Trump will show proper respect for the services rendered to him by Pam Bondi by burying her on one of his golf courses.
#uspol
#uspol
February 15, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Let us hope that Donald Trump will show proper respect for the services rendered to him by Pam Bondi by burying her on one of his golf courses.
#uspol
#uspol
Another busy day in the end. Tilled and weeded the border along the retaining wall at the back of the property to ready it for transplant of a huge clump of narcissus. Took the cargo bike out to Miki Flower Center, our ginormous local nursery and garden goods […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
February 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Another busy day in the end. Tilled and weeded the border along the retaining wall at the back of the property to ready it for transplant of a huge clump of narcissus. Took the cargo bike out to Miki Flower Center, our ginormous local nursery and garden goods […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
Yesterday was wild nonstop work: finished filtering gravel from the soon-to-be herb plot out back; moved the first of two compost containers to a better location away from direct view out the back; did some weeding and watering; did two loads of laundry; fed […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
February 14, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Yesterday was wild nonstop work: finished filtering gravel from the soon-to-be herb plot out back; moved the first of two compost containers to a better location away from direct view out the back; did some weeding and watering; did two loads of laundry; fed […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
When your teflon begins to fail, you can sneak by with PAM as a stopgap for a time, but in the end full replacement is the only proper solution.
#uspol
#uspol
February 14, 2026 at 4:19 AM
When your teflon begins to fail, you can sneak by with PAM as a stopgap for a time, but in the end full replacement is the only proper solution.
#uspol
#uspol
February 12, 2026 at 11:37 AM
This one is important.
1. Trump's FBI under Kash Patel scrubbed the names of The Great And The Good from the files before the Transparency Act was passed;
2. Trump's DOJ under Pam Bondi layered on additional slap-dash redactions;
3. The legislators' in-SCIF view of "unredacted" files was of […]
1. Trump's FBI under Kash Patel scrubbed the names of The Great And The Good from the files before the Transparency Act was passed;
2. Trump's DOJ under Pam Bondi layered on additional slap-dash redactions;
3. The legislators' in-SCIF view of "unredacted" files was of […]
Original post on indieweb.social
indieweb.social
February 12, 2026 at 11:11 AM
This one is important.
1. Trump's FBI under Kash Patel scrubbed the names of The Great And The Good from the files before the Transparency Act was passed;
2. Trump's DOJ under Pam Bondi layered on additional slap-dash redactions;
3. The legislators' in-SCIF view of "unredacted" files was of […]
1. Trump's FBI under Kash Patel scrubbed the names of The Great And The Good from the files before the Transparency Act was passed;
2. Trump's DOJ under Pam Bondi layered on additional slap-dash redactions;
3. The legislators' in-SCIF view of "unredacted" files was of […]
A reminder that the death of Jeffrey Epstein doesn't magically put "the Epstein scandal" in the rear view mirror.
It's not about one bloody-minded pervert. It's about whether the population of the United States of America are serious about democracy, or are instead content with the cosplay […]
It's not about one bloody-minded pervert. It's about whether the population of the United States of America are serious about democracy, or are instead content with the cosplay […]
Original post on indieweb.social
indieweb.social
February 12, 2026 at 8:31 AM
A reminder that the death of Jeffrey Epstein doesn't magically put "the Epstein scandal" in the rear view mirror.
It's not about one bloody-minded pervert. It's about whether the population of the United States of America are serious about democracy, or are instead content with the cosplay […]
It's not about one bloody-minded pervert. It's about whether the population of the United States of America are serious about democracy, or are instead content with the cosplay […]
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'237 facilities nationwide.'
https://DetentionReports.com/
#uspol #fascism #ice
screenshot: https://x.com/ackocher/status/2021619226591531449
https://DetentionReports.com/
#uspol #fascism #ice
screenshot: https://x.com/ackocher/status/2021619226591531449
February 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
'237 facilities nationwide.'
https://DetentionReports.com/
#uspol #fascism #ice
screenshot: https://x.com/ackocher/status/2021619226591531449
https://DetentionReports.com/
#uspol #fascism #ice
screenshot: https://x.com/ackocher/status/2021619226591531449
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"2 cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility - The Texas Tribune"
Concentration camps of earlier eras in both American history and world history killed their occupants with diseases, inadequate sanitation, and overcrowding.
Concentration camps of earlier eras in both American history and world history killed their occupants with diseases, inadequate sanitation, and overcrowding.
February 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
"2 cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility - The Texas Tribune"
Concentration camps of earlier eras in both American history and world history killed their occupants with diseases, inadequate sanitation, and overcrowding.
Concentration camps of earlier eras in both American history and world history killed their occupants with diseases, inadequate sanitation, and overcrowding.
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'Disturbing': ICE's own background check investigator busted in sex sting - Raw Story
https://www.rawstory.com/ice-minneapolis-2675257484/
https://www.rawstory.com/ice-minneapolis-2675257484/
'Disturbing': ICE's own background check investigator busted in sex sting
A federal contractor who conducted background checks for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other government agencies was arrested last week during a prostitution sting in a suburb about 10 miles south of downtown Minneapolis.Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said Tuesday that Brashad...
www.rawstory.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:38 AM
'Disturbing': ICE's own background check investigator busted in sex sting - Raw Story
https://www.rawstory.com/ice-minneapolis-2675257484/
https://www.rawstory.com/ice-minneapolis-2675257484/
A crew are assembling one of these instant modular houses across the street. Here's hoping the gigantic crane they're using for the job doesn't topple, and most especially that it doesn't topple in this direction.
#japan #construction
#japan #construction
February 11, 2026 at 1:12 AM
A crew are assembling one of these instant modular houses across the street. Here's hoping the gigantic crane they're using for the job doesn't topple, and most especially that it doesn't topple in this direction.
#japan #construction
#japan #construction
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TL:DR; The Salesforce CEO at a company's annual all hands gathering asked international employees to please rise in the audience, then made a "joke" that ICE agents were in the back of the room ready to nab them.
Guillotines for billionaires is the moderate choice at this point
Guillotines for billionaires is the moderate choice at this point
February 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
TL:DR; The Salesforce CEO at a company's annual all hands gathering asked international employees to please rise in the audience, then made a "joke" that ICE agents were in the back of the room ready to nab them.
Guillotines for billionaires is the moderate choice at this point
Guillotines for billionaires is the moderate choice at this point
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Back in my day if a chat service went to shit we'd just delete it and use one of the six other chat programs on our computers that all our mates were spread between, and it really *was* a "just" in that scenario because everyone we talked to also had at least two other chat programs to talk to […]
Original post on retro.social
retro.social
February 10, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Back in my day if a chat service went to shit we'd just delete it and use one of the six other chat programs on our computers that all our mates were spread between, and it really *was* a "just" in that scenario because everyone we talked to also had at least two other chat programs to talk to […]
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The lies, non-compliance, delays in compliance - all show the endless bad faith of the Trump regime, from its highest officers to rather low-level ones. It will take decades of reconstruction to return executive branch agencies to abiding by law.
February 10, 2026 at 7:48 AM
The lies, non-compliance, delays in compliance - all show the endless bad faith of the Trump regime, from its highest officers to rather low-level ones. It will take decades of reconstruction to return executive branch agencies to abiding by law.
Is it peculiar that Scott Galloway, who (sensibly) encourages hitting the authoritarian oligarchy where it hurts by cancelling subscriptions and purchasing elsewhere, runs his newsletter on Substack? I think it's peculiar.
#uspol
#uspol
February 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Is it peculiar that Scott Galloway, who (sensibly) encourages hitting the authoritarian oligarchy where it hurts by cancelling subscriptions and purchasing elsewhere, runs his newsletter on Substack? I think it's peculiar.
#uspol
#uspol
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Bezos' climate bank also strategically threatens to pull funding whenever recipients step out of line - the science based targets group didn't back down and it found out these threats aren't hollow.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Jeff Bezos fund ends support for climate group amid fears billionaires ‘bowing down’ to Trump
Concerns raised as $10bn Bezos Earth Fund halts funding for Science Based Targets initiative, which monitors companies’ decarbonisation
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Bezos' climate bank also strategically threatens to pull funding whenever recipients step out of line - the science based targets group didn't back down and it found out these threats aren't hollow.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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SpaceX shifts focus from something that it will never do on Mars to something it will never do on the Moon.
February 9, 2026 at 3:32 AM
SpaceX shifts focus from something that it will never do on Mars to something it will never do on the Moon.
