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Warner Crocker
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Gadfly. Flying through life as a gadget geek and theatre artist...commenting along the way. Every day I learn something new is a good day. Reblogs offered without endorsement. Comments on the other hand...

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warnercrocker.bsky.social
The world sits around, watching and listening to a sick old man rant and rave like a sick elderly relative in a corner at a family gathering. Unless the relative breaks something or shits their pants they can be ignored.

For some reason, with Trump we tolerate the breakage and the shit. #Politics
November 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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markgurman.bsky.social
NEW: The rising Apple designer who introduced the iPhone Air during the company’s September keynote and worked on the device has left for an AI startup. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The Apple Designer Who Introduced the iPhone Air Leaves the Company
The Apple Inc. designer who helped develop the iPhone Air — and even starred in its introduction video — has left, marking the latest setback for the company’s design group.
www.bloomberg.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
“.. for Republicans, the price of beef and other items is an existential threat underscored at the ballot box earlier this month ..

“.. Americans feel increasingly unable to afford the basics, including food.”

@politico.com @opinion.bloomberg.com
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
November 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
“Grandma doesn’t need slippers.”
factpostnews.bsky.social FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 3h
Fox guest on how to save money during the holidays:

"Remember, adults don't need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn't need slippers. If they don't live by you, don't get them a gift."
November 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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9to5mac.com
Apple scores legal win as Supreme Court declines to hear challenge over expired patent
Apple scores legal win as Supreme Court declines to hear challenge over expired patent
Today, Apple, Google, and LG Electronics secured a win after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case over an expired patent. Here are the details. more…
9to5mac.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
To all of those who think welcoming Marjorie Taylor Greene as an ally might be worth the embrace, while it is true at the moment that she's tossing grenades at mutual foes, remember that anyone who will frag their own, will frag anybody. #Politics
November 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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warnercrocker.bsky.social
A bug fix. But who did the fixing?

macOS 26.1 Seems To Have Fixed the iconservicesagent Memory Leak
#Apple #Tahoe #macOS26
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macOS 26.1 Seems To Have Fixed the iconservicesagent Memory Leak
A bug fix. But who did the fixing?
warnercrocker.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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mollyknight.bsky.social
We are not doing this
acyn.bsky.social Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 20h
Raskin: We are a big tent. We must be a huge, vast tent. I say this is a party that’s got room for Marjorie Taylor Greene if she wants to come over.
November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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reuters.com
Peter Thiel's fund offloaded Nvidia stake in third quarter, filing shows reut.rs/49XwVQm
Peter Thiel's fund offloaded Nvidia stake in third quarter, filing shows
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel's hedge fund has sold off its entire stake in Nvidia during the third quarter, a regulatory filing showed, intensifying worries of an artificial intelligence bubble.
reut.rs
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
I think it's long overdue that we replace that dog in the "Everything's Fine" meme with Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett. #politics
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
A bug fix. But who did the fixing?

macOS 26.1 Seems To Have Fixed the iconservicesagent Memory Leak
#Apple #Tahoe #macOS26
warnercrocker.com/2025/11/17/m...
macOS 26.1 Seems To Have Fixed the iconservicesagent Memory Leak
A bug fix. But who did the fixing?
warnercrocker.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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anamariecox.bsky.social
Memoirs always tell you more about the author than they mean to.
annabower.bsky.social Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 10h
“Baby, don’t worry,” he said. “It’s not a worm.”

www.vanityfair.com/news/story/o...
I did not like to think about it just as later I would not like to think about the worm in his brain that other people found so funny. I loved his brain. I hated the idea of an intruder therein. Others thought he was a madman; he was not quite mad the way they thought, but I loved the private ways that he was mad. I loved that he was insatiable in all ways, as if he would swallow up the whole world just to know it better if he could. He made me laugh, but I winced when he joked about the worm. "Baby, don't worry," he said. "It's not a worm. ." A doctor he trusted had reviewed the scans of his brain obtained by The New York Times, he said, and concluded that the shadowy figure was likely not a parasite at all. He sighed. It was too late to interfere with what had already vaulted from the sphere of meme to the sphere of screwy legend, but at least I did not have to worry about the worm that was not a worm in his brain.
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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gottalaff.bsky.social
Trump never "orders" these things, he just makes it very clear that he expects his thugs to "stand back and stand by..." and then, do his bidding.
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
This App Lets ICE Track Vehicles and Owners Across the Country
#Politics #Tech #ICE
www.404media.co/this-app-lets-…
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
Just curious. If immigrants are smuggling in heads of cattle, why are they eating the cats and dogs? #politics
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
Something tells me this is going to an interesting week. I'm not sure much will change in the end, but I'm guessing the volume will be turned up to 11 on a number of issues.
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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jaredrutecki.bsky.social
Chicago must borrow $283.3 million to cover the soaring cost of lawsuits alleging Chicago police officers committed a wide range of misconduct — including wrongful convictions and improper pursuits — as part of the city’s 2026 budget, Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Chicago Set to Borrow $283.3M to Resolve Police Misconduct Lawsuits
It will likely cost Chicago taxpayers approximately $52 million in interest to borrow that money and pay off during the next five years, according to estimates provided to the Chicago City Council by ...
news.wttw.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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patriotprogressive.bsky.social
White House staff had to stop dumbfuck Trump from hanging a chandelier that was unsafe. His reckless idea could have caused physical damage.
White House Staff Had to Kill Trump’s Even Tackier Plan for Oval Office
It was just one of many radical alterations the president has pushed for the People’s House.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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joshtpm.bsky.social
sorry, kids
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h
Kevin Hassett: "I think there could be a little bit of an almost quiet time in the labor market, because firms are finding that AI is making their workers so productive that they don't necessarily have to hire the new kids out of college and so on."
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
warnercrocker.bsky.social
Good morning. Fall falls. #Photography #Today #Chicago #Fall
A scenic autumn landscape featuring a forested area covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves in shades of red, orange, and yellow. Several large trees, some with colorful foliage still on their branches, stand throughout the background under a pale sky. The scene captures the vibrant colors and tranquil atmosphere of fall.
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
“.. Law enforcement can’t cope with the overwhelming amount of illicit activity in the space,” said Julia Hardy. “It can’t go on like this.”

@nytimes.com #crypto
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/t...
November 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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The #DailyBlogroll keeps on growing! Stories by @inventoryfull.bsky.social, @scripting.com, @virtualmoose.bsky.social, @lunasgaminglog.com, @warnercrocker.bsky.social, @monsterlady.bsky.social, @stargrace.bsky.social, @belghast.com, @heartlessgamer.com and more!

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#WorldOfWarcraft
Stargrace shares her return to WoW gold making post-ban, reporting a lucrative week despite no pet sales. Heartless enjoys the vast universe of No Man's Sky, though something still feels unfulfilled despite its seamless adventure. Luna shares her exciting journey of reviewing Winter Burrow as a guest writer, marking a new milestone for her blog. Emily reflects on her love-hate relationship with Animal Crossing: New Horizons and how game changes reshaped her experience. Shintar discusses the disparity between WoW Classic's nostalgia and the retail focus on upcoming content, urging players to enjoy the present. Belghast and the crew tackle a packed roster of gaming topics, from Destiny Rising to new Steam hardware announcements. Wilhelm reviews the latest Fantasy Critic League results, highlighting how AI usage in ARC Raiders sparked review backlash. Tobold breaks down how economic growth through compound interest lets him outshine France in EU5 despite humble beginnings. Warner delves into the complex layers of media influence, societal issues, and the personal side of business in his weekly roundup. Michael celebrates web anniversaries and shares highlights from gaming blogs, including Gaming Alexandria's decade milestone. Bhagpuss dives into setting up his new budget gaming PC, pondering its ability to handle modern games like New World. Dave Winer explores the integration of his blogging spaces and wrestles with finding elusive podcast RSS feeds.
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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missingthept.bsky.social
Following the Swiss model for currying favor with President Trump during a White House visit, Mohahammed bin Salman will present the President with a gold bone saw.
Too Powerful to Ignore, Saudi Prince Returns to Washington’s Embrace
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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November 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM