Kevin Germino
@kgermino.bsky.social
Local Milwaukee Crank. YIMBY. Bikes are the future. Buses are good actually
Unrelated to anything I’ll likely post here I’m a Salesforce Architect open to work
Unrelated to anything I’ll likely post here I’m a Salesforce Architect open to work
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a reminder that electric scooters have speed limiters and everyone is getting press crying about e-bikes
Love to share the road with cars programmed to blast past speed limits
Tesla brings back 'Mad Max' 'Full Self-Driving' mode that ignores speed limits
Tesla has brought back its 'Mad Max' mode for 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised) that ignores speed limits amid several investigations.
electrek.co
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
a reminder that electric scooters have speed limiters and everyone is getting press crying about e-bikes
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Growing up Holy Saturday (Easter) was at grandma and grandpa’s house. The cousins would hunt plastic eggs outside, then we would go inside for breakfast and an egg cracking contest
(Two people each take a hard boiled egg and hit them together, whoever’s breaks is out)
bsky.app/profile/clai...
(Two people each take a hard boiled egg and hit them together, whoever’s breaks is out)
bsky.app/profile/clai...
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Growing up Holy Saturday (Easter) was at grandma and grandpa’s house. The cousins would hunt plastic eggs outside, then we would go inside for breakfast and an egg cracking contest
(Two people each take a hard boiled egg and hit them together, whoever’s breaks is out)
bsky.app/profile/clai...
(Two people each take a hard boiled egg and hit them together, whoever’s breaks is out)
bsky.app/profile/clai...
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it’s pretty simple: you can either induce demand for things that suck and people hate (traffic), or you can do it for things that are good (bikes, the McRib)
The latest evaluation of bike lane projects in Boston continues to show that if you build bike infrastructure, people will use it.
Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
Full report: www.boston.gov/sites/defaul...
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
it’s pretty simple: you can either induce demand for things that suck and people hate (traffic), or you can do it for things that are good (bikes, the McRib)
The algorithmic timeline has destroyed society, and IMO clearly should not get Section 230 protection
you should quit social media if you can.
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
You should quit social media for good
Platforms optimized for engagement warp our politics, erode attention, and harm our wellbeing. Here’s how I minimize time on the (anti‑)social web.
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The algorithmic timeline has destroyed society, and IMO clearly should not get Section 230 protection
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you should quit social media if you can.
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
You should quit social media for good
Platforms optimized for engagement warp our politics, erode attention, and harm our wellbeing. Here’s how I minimize time on the (anti‑)social web.
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
you should quit social media if you can.
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
if you can't, you should use apps that give you and old-school reverse chronological feed of posts from people you follow. yes, like bluesky.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
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tbh the fundamental issue with public safety in america is that there are so many guns that is extremely likely that whatever unarmed public safety outfits you have will lean heavily on the ones with guns for further protection
The police should be broken up into like four forces each with different responsibilities and applicant pools.
My take as well: We need everything from "social worker who can dodge a punch" to "SWAT team" because sometimes someone's having a psychotic break in public and sometimes someone has a gun and hostages. The police being our one-size-fits-all solution is pretty stupid in that light.
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
tbh the fundamental issue with public safety in america is that there are so many guns that is extremely likely that whatever unarmed public safety outfits you have will lean heavily on the ones with guns for further protection
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Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
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Urbanist knitters, I need you to know about these mittens: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
"Fuck Cars" Mittens pattern by Erin Megenity
Prepare to show off your love of bikes and become the envy of your urbanist friends with these “Fuck Cars” Mittens! Inspired by my husband, I designed these mittens for those of us who don’t let cold ...
www.ravelry.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Urbanist knitters, I need you to know about these mittens: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
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this weather map is truly unhinged.
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
this weather map is truly unhinged.
The “transit bailout“ literally includes a toll increase to support road expansion
it's really black pilling how strong the political forces are for highway capital spending. following the chicagoland transit bailout coverage it was clear "no net reduction in highway spending" was a line in the sand politicians dared not cross
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The “transit bailout“ literally includes a toll increase to support road expansion
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NEW: Judges around the country are citing an unexpected source to free ICE detainees:
The Laken Riley Act
They're finding ICE's mass detention agenda is SO broad it could actually "nullify" the controversial law.
cc @courthousenews.bsky.social
The Laken Riley Act
They're finding ICE's mass detention agenda is SO broad it could actually "nullify" the controversial law.
cc @courthousenews.bsky.social
How the Laken Riley Act is working against ICE to free some noncitizens
Judges around the country are citing the GOP-backed immigration law, designed to detain more noncitizens, to free them instead.
www.courthousenews.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
NEW: Judges around the country are citing an unexpected source to free ICE detainees:
The Laken Riley Act
They're finding ICE's mass detention agenda is SO broad it could actually "nullify" the controversial law.
cc @courthousenews.bsky.social
The Laken Riley Act
They're finding ICE's mass detention agenda is SO broad it could actually "nullify" the controversial law.
cc @courthousenews.bsky.social
I feel like I spend more time mowing the lawn in November than June - September combined
November 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I feel like I spend more time mowing the lawn in November than June - September combined
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Trump can never be on the ballot again, so they're gonna want to figure that one out
November 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Trump can never be on the ballot again, so they're gonna want to figure that one out
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A year ago today, Jonathan Brostoff died.
It still doesn't feel real, and I'm not s ure it ever will. Jonathan was a good friend, devoted husband and father and an even better public servant.
May his story be a reminder that the world is better with you in it.
It still doesn't feel real, and I'm not s ure it ever will. Jonathan was a good friend, devoted husband and father and an even better public servant.
May his story be a reminder that the world is better with you in it.
November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A year ago today, Jonathan Brostoff died.
It still doesn't feel real, and I'm not s ure it ever will. Jonathan was a good friend, devoted husband and father and an even better public servant.
May his story be a reminder that the world is better with you in it.
It still doesn't feel real, and I'm not s ure it ever will. Jonathan was a good friend, devoted husband and father and an even better public servant.
May his story be a reminder that the world is better with you in it.
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In bits of good news, the legislature passed parking reform in Illinois! I think the governor still has to sign it but this is cool
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/31/i...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/31/i...
Illinois legislature adopts People Over Parking Act to right-size parking requirements in transit-served areas - Streetsblog Chicago
At about 4:22 AM this morning the Illinois Senate concurred with the Illinois House on bill SB 2111, approving a revenues and reform package that will avert the Chicagoland transit fiscal cliff, struc...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In bits of good news, the legislature passed parking reform in Illinois! I think the governor still has to sign it but this is cool
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/31/i...
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/31/i...
New Roomba’s cliff detection is flawed
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
New Roomba’s cliff detection is flawed
Does this push more undecideds to Cuomo or Mamdani?
Breaking News: Mayor Eric Adams will endorse Andrew Cuomo for mayor of New York City to try to stop the momentum of Zohran Mamdani. nyti.ms/4nfliHv
October 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Does this push more undecideds to Cuomo or Mamdani?
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4) Use the buddy system! If you're worried you won't be able to drive without crushing a child's tiny body under your tires, have a responsible adult drive you around instead, like a bus driver or a taxi driver.
October 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
4) Use the buddy system! If you're worried you won't be able to drive without crushing a child's tiny body under your tires, have a responsible adult drive you around instead, like a bus driver or a taxi driver.
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Hallowe'en is just around the corner and it is one of the most dangerous days for children. Here are some safety tips:
1) Avoid hitting children with your pickup truck, SUV or other motor vehicle. It is technically against the law to harm or kill a child with your vehicle and you could be charged.
1) Avoid hitting children with your pickup truck, SUV or other motor vehicle. It is technically against the law to harm or kill a child with your vehicle and you could be charged.
October 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Hallowe'en is just around the corner and it is one of the most dangerous days for children. Here are some safety tips:
1) Avoid hitting children with your pickup truck, SUV or other motor vehicle. It is technically against the law to harm or kill a child with your vehicle and you could be charged.
1) Avoid hitting children with your pickup truck, SUV or other motor vehicle. It is technically against the law to harm or kill a child with your vehicle and you could be charged.
Wanted to grab the streetcar to go out for lunch today but I guess a concrete truck deleted it.
Cool...
Cool...
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Wanted to grab the streetcar to go out for lunch today but I guess a concrete truck deleted it.
Cool...
Cool...
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![Comic. Two-column table. Column A lists planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. Column B has checkmark boxes for whether the planets have rings: the outer planets’ boxes are checked, and Earth has a red check. [Earth with a ring with an array pf points around it. An arrow labeled “Geostationary Satellite Bel”t points to the ring.] [caption] Astronomy fact: A century ago, Earth didn’t have rings, but we have one now! It’s where all the satellite dishes are pointed.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreifauh76r3os5nnzjvkcz5sl2pgx5iz4sgkxebqjw3aogjn6e677aa@jpeg)
October 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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One thought I have is that posting your equity as collateral for a loan should be a taxable event (realizing the income and stepping up the basis). I think it makes sense both morally and legally: you’re converting stocks to cash to fund living expenses, it’s almost economically equivalent to a sale
October 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
One thought I have is that posting your equity as collateral for a loan should be a taxable event (realizing the income and stepping up the basis). I think it makes sense both morally and legally: you’re converting stocks to cash to fund living expenses, it’s almost economically equivalent to a sale
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The Giants were winning 19-0 at the start of the fourth quarter, scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, and lost. Amazing.
October 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The Giants were winning 19-0 at the start of the fourth quarter, scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, and lost. Amazing.