Eric Neustadter (e)
@thevowel.bsky.social
(semi?) retired techie/tech exec. ex-Pokémon. ex-Xbox. labrador at heart. retro games & computers. go ducks, kraken, seahawks, sounders! he/him.
The Oregon Coast is one of my favorite places on the planet. The video of people who should've known better dynamiting a whale carcass only makes it more special.
50 years ago, today, a whale exploded on an Oregon beach. 20 years later, before social media or video sharing sights or smartphones, it would become the first viral Internet video.
We sent it to each other in the mail.
The History of Exploding Whales Is the History of the Internet Itself
We sent it to each other in the mail.
The History of Exploding Whales Is the History of the Internet Itself
The History of Exploding Whales Is the History of the Internet Itself
My first whale video came in the form of a VHS tape mailed to me by a stranger from the internet.
www.vice.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Oregon Coast is one of my favorite places on the planet. The video of people who should've known better dynamiting a whale carcass only makes it more special.
If this is one of your password rules you are bad at security and should feel bad: "Password must contain 12-16 characters"
November 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
If this is one of your password rules you are bad at security and should feel bad: "Password must contain 12-16 characters"
There's the specs and hands-on preview I was looking for: www.digitalfoundry.net/features/ste...
Wireless VR is my favorite form of cardio and I have been waiting for a great wireless VR headset that isn’t tied to Meta. LET’S GO!
Steam Frame, Steam Controller, Steam Machine announcement is expected soon, here's a first look!
November 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
There's the specs and hands-on preview I was looking for: www.digitalfoundry.net/features/ste...
Not only is this a requirement for good teaching, it’s a requirement for being a good manager.
Both require you to learn about and adapt to the people you’re working with.
Both require you to learn about and adapt to the people you’re working with.
There is no one right way to learn, and the only wrong way is to actively refuse to learn.
Good teaching requires that the teacher internalize that, and work to accommodate as wide a range of learning styles as is reasonably possible.
Good teaching requires that the teacher internalize that, and work to accommodate as wide a range of learning styles as is reasonably possible.
November 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Not only is this a requirement for good teaching, it’s a requirement for being a good manager.
Both require you to learn about and adapt to the people you’re working with.
Both require you to learn about and adapt to the people you’re working with.
Wireless VR is my favorite form of cardio and I have been waiting for a great wireless VR headset that isn’t tied to Meta. LET’S GO!
Steam Frame, Steam Controller, Steam Machine announcement is expected soon, here's a first look!
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Wireless VR is my favorite form of cardio and I have been waiting for a great wireless VR headset that isn’t tied to Meta. LET’S GO!
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Ppl need to understand what's happening here.
The GOP response to the shutdown was: You're gonna cave, or we're going to hurt vulnerable people by shutting off SNAP. The Dems, unwilling to let that happen, caved.
Having watched that, the GOP is now saying: "Give us what we want on abortion or ..."
The GOP response to the shutdown was: You're gonna cave, or we're going to hurt vulnerable people by shutting off SNAP. The Dems, unwilling to let that happen, caved.
Having watched that, the GOP is now saying: "Give us what we want on abortion or ..."
NEWS: Senate Republicans are threatening to block the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies—unless Democrats agree to tougher abortion restrictions.
Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds
Democrats say that’s a nonstarter, arguing there are already limits on abortion access. The dispute could torpedo a deal, leading to higher health insurance premiums for millions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Ppl need to understand what's happening here.
The GOP response to the shutdown was: You're gonna cave, or we're going to hurt vulnerable people by shutting off SNAP. The Dems, unwilling to let that happen, caved.
Having watched that, the GOP is now saying: "Give us what we want on abortion or ..."
The GOP response to the shutdown was: You're gonna cave, or we're going to hurt vulnerable people by shutting off SNAP. The Dems, unwilling to let that happen, caved.
Having watched that, the GOP is now saying: "Give us what we want on abortion or ..."
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The Bond thing is utterly ridiculous.
In the SECOND Casino Royale, we see James Bond, not a double-0 yet, kill his first target as a newly minted assassin, then killing the traitorous head of an MI6 station for his second kill, making him a new double-0.
They reboot and rehash things constantly.
In the SECOND Casino Royale, we see James Bond, not a double-0 yet, kill his first target as a newly minted assassin, then killing the traitorous head of an MI6 station for his second kill, making him a new double-0.
They reboot and rehash things constantly.
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Bond thing is utterly ridiculous.
In the SECOND Casino Royale, we see James Bond, not a double-0 yet, kill his first target as a newly minted assassin, then killing the traitorous head of an MI6 station for his second kill, making him a new double-0.
They reboot and rehash things constantly.
In the SECOND Casino Royale, we see James Bond, not a double-0 yet, kill his first target as a newly minted assassin, then killing the traitorous head of an MI6 station for his second kill, making him a new double-0.
They reboot and rehash things constantly.
We have some good neighbors.
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We have some good neighbors.
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goooood morning it is bright and chilly once again, delighting everyone - so even tho she’s all squinty, it’s a fact: Lucy Loved That Walk
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
goooood morning it is bright and chilly once again, delighting everyone - so even tho she’s all squinty, it’s a fact: Lucy Loved That Walk
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Dan knows more about how Congress works than anyone I know, so this is an interesting thread.
Some thoughts on the CR/minibus.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Dan knows more about how Congress works than anyone I know, so this is an interesting thread.
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We're officially live. It's incredibly important to have a real record of how our public servants are behaving and this database will be a powerful tool for researchers, reporters, and ordinary Americans.
1/6 A new standard for public accountability is here. GLOW—Government Lawyers Oversight Watchdog—is officially launching today to hold government lawyers accountable. We're unveiling The Government Lawyers Database at glowlaw.org. #RuleOfLaw #Accountability
The Government Lawyers Database
glowlaw.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
We're officially live. It's incredibly important to have a real record of how our public servants are behaving and this database will be a powerful tool for researchers, reporters, and ordinary Americans.
Just played my first game of Command Deck - an Early Access "sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder" - and it scratches those itches: store.steampowered.com/app/3084740/...
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Just played my first game of Command Deck - an Early Access "sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder" - and it scratches those itches: store.steampowered.com/app/3084740/...
BSG: Deadlock and all the DLC is only $49.42 plus tax. I haven't played it yet but the reviews are solid and I'm both a strategy game nerd and a BSG nerd so it feels like a slam dunk.
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
BSG: Deadlock and all the DLC is only $49.42 plus tax. I haven't played it yet but the reviews are solid and I'm both a strategy game nerd and a BSG nerd so it feels like a slam dunk.
If you don’t already own BSG: Deadlock head straight to GOG. The base game is 70% off and all the DLC is 50% off.
🚨Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock (2017) is delisted🚨
Starting November 15, this game and all its DLCs will no longer be available for purchase on any platform!!
Please don's miss it, it's a great BSG game - and a nice tactical.
Starting November 15, this game and all its DLCs will no longer be available for purchase on any platform!!
Please don's miss it, it's a great BSG game - and a nice tactical.
November 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
If you don’t already own BSG: Deadlock head straight to GOG. The base game is 70% off and all the DLC is 50% off.
I am declaring official internet beef with Mr. “I don’t think the TurboGrafx was a very good console” @willsmith.fun.
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I am declaring official internet beef with Mr. “I don’t think the TurboGrafx was a very good console” @willsmith.fun.
LET’S GO DUCKS! 🦆🦆🦆
November 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
LET’S GO DUCKS! 🦆🦆🦆
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Armored up. My body is ready.
(Prolly not, actually. But let’s do it.)
@extralife4kids.bsky.social is GO.
DONATE: bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
(Prolly not, actually. But let’s do it.)
@extralife4kids.bsky.social is GO.
DONATE: bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Armored up. My body is ready.
(Prolly not, actually. But let’s do it.)
@extralife4kids.bsky.social is GO.
DONATE: bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
(Prolly not, actually. But let’s do it.)
@extralife4kids.bsky.social is GO.
DONATE: bit.ly/CGELGlenn25
I’m going to need emotional support breakfast burritos today.
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I’m going to need emotional support breakfast burritos today.
College football Saturdays are some of my favorite days of the year but waking up to rumors of serious injuries to key players is kinda HARSHING MY MELLOW
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
College football Saturdays are some of my favorite days of the year but waking up to rumors of serious injuries to key players is kinda HARSHING MY MELLOW
Retopology is probably not the proper starting place for learning Blender but here I am. Does anyone have a tutorial they'd recommend?
The 3D scanning to 3D printing pipeline is far more complex than I'd expected. It looks like I'm learning Blender whether I want to or not in order to make scans into usable .stl files.
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Retopology is probably not the proper starting place for learning Blender but here I am. Does anyone have a tutorial they'd recommend?
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10/10 take. No notes.
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
10/10 take. No notes.
The 3D scanning to 3D printing pipeline is far more complex than I'd expected. It looks like I'm learning Blender whether I want to or not in order to make scans into usable .stl files.
November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The 3D scanning to 3D printing pipeline is far more complex than I'd expected. It looks like I'm learning Blender whether I want to or not in order to make scans into usable .stl files.
It is cold, pouring rain, and the power is flickering. It’s casserole time! Specifically, baked mac-and-cheese with cream cheese/bacon/jalapeño sausage.
November 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
It is cold, pouring rain, and the power is flickering. It’s casserole time! Specifically, baked mac-and-cheese with cream cheese/bacon/jalapeño sausage.
I haven’t had the chance to watch this yet but I am a huge fan of the work that @sdforg.bsky.social is doing with the ICM.
(if you’re in the PNW don’t forget to make plans for the return of VCFPNW in May: www.vcfpnw.net)
(if you’re in the PNW don’t forget to make plans for the return of VCFPNW in May: www.vcfpnw.net)
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I haven’t had the chance to watch this yet but I am a huge fan of the work that @sdforg.bsky.social is doing with the ICM.
(if you’re in the PNW don’t forget to make plans for the return of VCFPNW in May: www.vcfpnw.net)
(if you’re in the PNW don’t forget to make plans for the return of VCFPNW in May: www.vcfpnw.net)
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