Kevin Brosnan
@kevinbrosnan.com
Cyclist, Mobile expert, Ex-Mozilla
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Free sign up code for the video course that follows Automate the Boring Stuff with Python on Udemy: inventwithpython.com/automateudemy
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Programming Course
A practical programming course for office workers, academics, and administrators who want to improve their productivity.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Free sign up code for the video course that follows Automate the Boring Stuff with Python on Udemy: inventwithpython.com/automateudemy
Saw the Oregon Heritage Rail Center Holiday Train on my evening bike ride.
November 30, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Saw the Oregon Heritage Rail Center Holiday Train on my evening bike ride.
Cracked into our (final?) case of Abby Spice cider from @natwestinportland.bsky.social. It is a favorite. Great for the dark Portland winters.
November 30, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Cracked into our (final?) case of Abby Spice cider from @natwestinportland.bsky.social. It is a favorite. Great for the dark Portland winters.
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new EPISODE about a TRAIN that was FAST but in the WRONG PLACE
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
new EPISODE about a TRAIN that was FAST but in the WRONG PLACE
2h13m! The question? How long would it take to get from the photo to the deli? That is best case, most other times are 2h30m to just shy of 3h.
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
2h13m! The question? How long would it take to get from the photo to the deli? That is best case, most other times are 2h30m to just shy of 3h.
Oregon Heritage Rail Center was steaming up Polson Logging Co. 2 engine today in preparation for the holiday season rides
November 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Oregon Heritage Rail Center was steaming up Polson Logging Co. 2 engine today in preparation for the holiday season rides
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Still pulling some tomatillos and tomatoes out of the garden in Portland. Maybe a Thanksgiving salsa?
November 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Still pulling some tomatillos and tomatoes out of the garden in Portland. Maybe a Thanksgiving salsa?
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Our resident photo essayist @corbinsmith.bsky.social popped by Portland's Retro Gaming Festival—but rather than focusing on the past, he met and profiled the next generation of video game makers.
Game Jammers: Creativity as Code
A busted Mario costume. An extremely old pinball machine—so simple you wonder how pinball ever took off. Fighting games… so many fighting games. Hundreds of old consoles, some of which were complete f...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Our resident photo essayist @corbinsmith.bsky.social popped by Portland's Retro Gaming Festival—but rather than focusing on the past, he met and profiled the next generation of video game makers.
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seen at Pine & 12th
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
seen at Pine & 12th
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Right now we're hearing about increased phishing attempts that go like this:
Attackers pretend to be Signal or Signal Support, then message people and try to get them to hand over their verification code or Signal PIN. Information that can let the attacker take over the victim's Signal account. 2/
Attackers pretend to be Signal or Signal Support, then message people and try to get them to hand over their verification code or Signal PIN. Information that can let the attacker take over the victim's Signal account. 2/
November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Right now we're hearing about increased phishing attempts that go like this:
Attackers pretend to be Signal or Signal Support, then message people and try to get them to hand over their verification code or Signal PIN. Information that can let the attacker take over the victim's Signal account. 2/
Attackers pretend to be Signal or Signal Support, then message people and try to get them to hand over their verification code or Signal PIN. Information that can let the attacker take over the victim's Signal account. 2/
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Portland, Oregon was the first city to build a streetcar system in the US since World War II - and unlike many of its successors, it actually built a real network that goes places! youtu.be/bWg-H6s0TiQ
How Does America's Original Modern Streetcar Stack Up?
YouTube video by Miles in Transit
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October 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Portland, Oregon was the first city to build a streetcar system in the US since World War II - and unlike many of its successors, it actually built a real network that goes places! youtu.be/bWg-H6s0TiQ
Got out for a 85 km bicycle ride with 1100m of climbing. The colors are starting to show up. Just about a perfect ride.
October 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Got out for a 85 km bicycle ride with 1100m of climbing. The colors are starting to show up. Just about a perfect ride.
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This was driving me bananas -- on the iOS app, Firefox removed the "Reader" button that allows you to actually read a website in plain simple text, with a bullshit AI "summary" button. But you can restore Reader! andycarter.dev/blog/how-to-...
How to re-enable Firefox's Reader Mode
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October 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This was driving me bananas -- on the iOS app, Firefox removed the "Reader" button that allows you to actually read a website in plain simple text, with a bullshit AI "summary" button. But you can restore Reader! andycarter.dev/blog/how-to-...
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📣 SHARE: The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 4 Special Election is tomorrow, Tues., Oct. 14, 2025. If you’ve moved or need to register to vote, now is a great time!
🔗 You can register online at: oregonvotes.gov/register
✅ Or check or update your registration at: oregonvotes.gov/myvote
🔗 You can register online at: oregonvotes.gov/register
✅ Or check or update your registration at: oregonvotes.gov/myvote
October 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
📣 SHARE: The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 4 Special Election is tomorrow, Tues., Oct. 14, 2025. If you’ve moved or need to register to vote, now is a great time!
🔗 You can register online at: oregonvotes.gov/register
✅ Or check or update your registration at: oregonvotes.gov/myvote
🔗 You can register online at: oregonvotes.gov/register
✅ Or check or update your registration at: oregonvotes.gov/myvote
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The #1 piece of advice that TransLink's CEO offers other North American transit agencies:
Provide frequent service
Provide frequent service
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The #1 piece of advice that TransLink's CEO offers other North American transit agencies:
Provide frequent service
Provide frequent service
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Qualcomm buys open-source electronics firm Arduino. “Qualcomm said Arduino ‘will retain its independent brand, tools and mission.’” I wonder how long that independence will last… [reuters.com]
Qualcomm buys open-source electronics firm Arduino
Qualcomm on Tuesday said it has acquired Arduino, an Italian not-for-profit firm that makes hardware and software for developing prototypes of robots and other electronic gadgets.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Qualcomm buys open-source electronics firm Arduino. “Qualcomm said Arduino ‘will retain its independent brand, tools and mission.’” I wonder how long that independence will last… [reuters.com]
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Looked around old abandoned tube tunnels
October 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Looked around old abandoned tube tunnels
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Come see it for yourself tomorrow, Oct. 4 at the NE Broadway Sidewalk Celebrations. Come celebrate the end of construction, see the improvements, and most importantly shop and eat at the unique mix of small businesses that line this corridor.
October 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Come see it for yourself tomorrow, Oct. 4 at the NE Broadway Sidewalk Celebrations. Come celebrate the end of construction, see the improvements, and most importantly shop and eat at the unique mix of small businesses that line this corridor.
Reporting from the SE @ Upper Left. Coffee supplies seem high. Roasting continues as normal.
September 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Reporting from the SE @ Upper Left. Coffee supplies seem high. Roasting continues as normal.
The more I see discussion about what is an e-bike the more I become a supporter of the EU regs. Pedal assist & <25 kph = bike | Throttle = e-moped/moto. The class 1-3 system in much of the US with some throttle allowed is chaos.
I really wish stories like this would specify what types of e-bikes are involved because there's a big difference between pedal assist bikes and the Sur-Ron bikes I see kids ripping around on. And the issue there for me is why are parents letting their kids have what are essentially motorcycles?
Nantucket Public Schools Grapple With E-Bike Rules As Student Usage…
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September 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The more I see discussion about what is an e-bike the more I become a supporter of the EU regs. Pedal assist & <25 kph = bike | Throttle = e-moped/moto. The class 1-3 system in much of the US with some throttle allowed is chaos.
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Now seems like a fun time to remind everyone that GWAR did an NPR Tiny Desk concert
GWAR: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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September 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Now seems like a fun time to remind everyone that GWAR did an NPR Tiny Desk concert
Sitting in ANC at a bar listening to a dude that loudly stated that he got cut off at the Alaska Lounge badmouth PDX. He thinks SEA is better. WTF!
September 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Sitting in ANC at a bar listening to a dude that loudly stated that he got cut off at the Alaska Lounge badmouth PDX. He thinks SEA is better. WTF!