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@wesmorgan1.bsky.social
net.old-fogey and full-stack techie talking about science/tech, politics, military, history, insects, banknotes, vocal and instrumental music, and whatever else piques my Geek-of-All-Trades interest.
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net.old-fogey, full-stack troubleshooter, Wireshark guy, bass (vocal), percussionist, voracious nonfiction reader. Comments on science/tech, politics, history, insects, notaphily, religion, military,...
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Many of us are establishing (or have established) footprints in multiple social media. You can find my various outlets here...in order of my activity on each.
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Here's the black-bordered lemon moth (Marimatha nigrofimbria). Native to North America, they're prevalent east of the Rocky Mountains. Their larvae feed on crabgrass and morning glories. #backyardnature #entomology
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Here's the black-bordered lemon moth (Marimatha nigrofimbria). Native to North America, they're prevalent east of the Rocky Mountains. Their larvae feed on crabgrass and morning glories. #backyardnature #entomology
Reminder that veterans of US military service can get a free lifetime pass to all National Parks...one would assume that non-citizen veterans qualify as well.
www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
November 26, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Reminder that veterans of US military service can get a free lifetime pass to all National Parks...one would assume that non-citizen veterans qualify as well.
www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
www.nps.gov/planyourvisi...
Another #Kentucky baby dies of #pertussis (whooping cough) - the third such infant death in the last 12 months, with 566 cases reported so far in 2025. Neither the 3 babies nor their mothers were vaccinated.
C'mon, people, #vaccinate your kids and get your boosters.
C'mon, people, #vaccinate your kids and get your boosters.
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Another #Kentucky baby dies of #pertussis (whooping cough) - the third such infant death in the last 12 months, with 566 cases reported so far in 2025. Neither the 3 babies nor their mothers were vaccinated.
C'mon, people, #vaccinate your kids and get your boosters.
C'mon, people, #vaccinate your kids and get your boosters.
One rarely sees such a blatant appeal to raw #consumption/#consumerism - "If you don't buy the latest-and-greatest devices, YOU'RE HURTING THE #ECONOMY!"
cnb.cx/4oXNRuF
GUILTY! I'm posting from a 2016 Win10/#Ubuntu laptop; with cheap (80$) RAM/SSD upgrades, I had no reason to buy new...
cnb.cx/4oXNRuF
GUILTY! I'm posting from a 2016 Win10/#Ubuntu laptop; with cheap (80$) RAM/SSD upgrades, I had no reason to buy new...
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
One rarely sees such a blatant appeal to raw #consumption/#consumerism - "If you don't buy the latest-and-greatest devices, YOU'RE HURTING THE #ECONOMY!"
cnb.cx/4oXNRuF
GUILTY! I'm posting from a 2016 Win10/#Ubuntu laptop; with cheap (80$) RAM/SSD upgrades, I had no reason to buy new...
cnb.cx/4oXNRuF
GUILTY! I'm posting from a 2016 Win10/#Ubuntu laptop; with cheap (80$) RAM/SSD upgrades, I had no reason to buy new...
Can confirm - started this #avocado #houseplant during the first days of COVID lockdowns in 2020, and it looked like this in July 2023. #botany
November 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Can confirm - started this #avocado #houseplant during the first days of COVID lockdowns in 2020, and it looked like this in July 2023. #botany
The school board chair of #Kentucky's second-largest school district is trying to stop members from speaking to the media if they're on the losing side of a Board vote.
One would think that a school board should understand the First Amendment...yeesh. #schoolboard #1A
One would think that a school board should understand the First Amendment...yeesh. #schoolboard #1A
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The school board chair of #Kentucky's second-largest school district is trying to stop members from speaking to the media if they're on the losing side of a Board vote.
One would think that a school board should understand the First Amendment...yeesh. #schoolboard #1A
One would think that a school board should understand the First Amendment...yeesh. #schoolboard #1A
I'm not sure that "hey, we're no Enron" is going to assuage the worries of investors.
www.barrons.com/articles/nvi...
www.barrons.com/articles/nvi...
Nvidia Says It’s Not Enron in Private Memo Refuting AI Accounting
In a private memo to Wall Street analysts, Nvidia says its business “does not resemble historical accounting frauds.”
www.barrons.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I'm not sure that "hey, we're no Enron" is going to assuage the worries of investors.
www.barrons.com/articles/nvi...
www.barrons.com/articles/nvi...
#Thanksgiving #PROTIP...
Ever get frustrated because someone took all the crunchy stuffing off the top of the pan?
Ever get stuck with the wet, mushy, undercooked stuffing on the bottom?
The answer - STUFFING BOMBS! Everyone gets some crunchy, some chewy, and no mush!
Ever get frustrated because someone took all the crunchy stuffing off the top of the pan?
Ever get stuck with the wet, mushy, undercooked stuffing on the bottom?
The answer - STUFFING BOMBS! Everyone gets some crunchy, some chewy, and no mush!
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#Thanksgiving #PROTIP...
Ever get frustrated because someone took all the crunchy stuffing off the top of the pan?
Ever get stuck with the wet, mushy, undercooked stuffing on the bottom?
The answer - STUFFING BOMBS! Everyone gets some crunchy, some chewy, and no mush!
Ever get frustrated because someone took all the crunchy stuffing off the top of the pan?
Ever get stuck with the wet, mushy, undercooked stuffing on the bottom?
The answer - STUFFING BOMBS! Everyone gets some crunchy, some chewy, and no mush!
#Thanksgiving #PROTIP - spatchcock your #turkey (or #chicken) for well-done meat, lots of crispy skin, and easy-to-drain grease collection.
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
#Thanksgiving #PROTIP - spatchcock your #turkey (or #chicken) for well-done meat, lots of crispy skin, and easy-to-drain grease collection.
A few weeks ago, Trump couldn't keep the names of countries straight. Now, it's names of prominent Republicans that he can't remember. (Yes, I verified this one.) This isn't new, but it's getting worse.
#wewarnedyou
#wewarnedyou
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A few weeks ago, Trump couldn't keep the names of countries straight. Now, it's names of prominent Republicans that he can't remember. (Yes, I verified this one.) This isn't new, but it's getting worse.
#wewarnedyou
#wewarnedyou
I didn't expect to see a #Rush/#Peart quote on a state government website; this is Kentucky's Secretary of State...
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I didn't expect to see a #Rush/#Peart quote on a state government website; this is Kentucky's Secretary of State...
Today's reading - #space #warfare...
Layman's introduction: "Space: The New Battleground of Modern Warfare", from the European Union: bit.ly/4oMR4x8
More detailed: "Space Warfighting: A Guide for Planners", from the US Space Force: bit.ly/4io60iT
Layman's introduction: "Space: The New Battleground of Modern Warfare", from the European Union: bit.ly/4oMR4x8
More detailed: "Space Warfighting: A Guide for Planners", from the US Space Force: bit.ly/4io60iT
Space - Publications Office of the EU
Once regarded as a distant frontier, space is rapidly emerging as a new battleground of modern warfare. Recent developments – from the use of commercial space technology in active conflicts to the…
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today's reading - #space #warfare...
Layman's introduction: "Space: The New Battleground of Modern Warfare", from the European Union: bit.ly/4oMR4x8
More detailed: "Space Warfighting: A Guide for Planners", from the US Space Force: bit.ly/4io60iT
Layman's introduction: "Space: The New Battleground of Modern Warfare", from the European Union: bit.ly/4oMR4x8
More detailed: "Space Warfighting: A Guide for Planners", from the US Space Force: bit.ly/4io60iT
Instead of #backyardnature, I guess this is #frontdoornature?
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Instead of #backyardnature, I guess this is #frontdoornature?
So, after YEARS of "we're working on a healthcare plan", "we'll have something better than Obamacare", the Trump/Republican healthcare plan appears to be...ripping insurance coverage from millions and making everyone fend for themselves.
Folks, Republicans don't care about you. #wewarnedyou
Folks, Republicans don't care about you. #wewarnedyou
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
So, after YEARS of "we're working on a healthcare plan", "we'll have something better than Obamacare", the Trump/Republican healthcare plan appears to be...ripping insurance coverage from millions and making everyone fend for themselves.
Folks, Republicans don't care about you. #wewarnedyou
Folks, Republicans don't care about you. #wewarnedyou
Huh...side-channel communication across containers via a shared lock in /proc/self/ns/time...no networking required. It works host-to-container as well... #docker #kubernetes #infosec
bit.ly/4oF4ScS
bit.ly/4oF4ScS
Fun-reliable side-channels for cross-container communication
h4x0r
h4x0r.org
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Huh...side-channel communication across containers via a shared lock in /proc/self/ns/time...no networking required. It works host-to-container as well... #docker #kubernetes #infosec
bit.ly/4oF4ScS
bit.ly/4oF4ScS
It's really frustrating to see someone make an interesting, thought-provoking comment, only to find that they've disabled/limited replies. So much for building community...
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It's really frustrating to see someone make an interesting, thought-provoking comment, only to find that they've disabled/limited replies. So much for building community...
Tonight's reading is Rohde & Schwarz' #Satellite Technologies pocket guide - lots of great information in a bite-size format...
Download it and/or request a print copy at the link below. #neverstoplearning
bit.ly/4r0aNec
Download it and/or request a print copy at the link below. #neverstoplearning
bit.ly/4r0aNec
Satellite technologies | Pocket guide
Unlock the essentials of satellite technology with our free pocket guide! Designed for both beginners and enthusiasts, this compact resource offers clear definitions, key explanations, formulas, and…
www.rohde-schwarz.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Tonight's reading is Rohde & Schwarz' #Satellite Technologies pocket guide - lots of great information in a bite-size format...
Download it and/or request a print copy at the link below. #neverstoplearning
bit.ly/4r0aNec
Download it and/or request a print copy at the link below. #neverstoplearning
bit.ly/4r0aNec
A patch of sunshine on a cold, wintry day in Kentucky...
(For those who may not know, the Kim Davis saga originated in Rowan County, Kentucky - we've been putting up with her noise for a LONG time...)
(For those who may not know, the Kim Davis saga originated in Rowan County, Kentucky - we've been putting up with her noise for a LONG time...)
BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A patch of sunshine on a cold, wintry day in Kentucky...
(For those who may not know, the Kim Davis saga originated in Rowan County, Kentucky - we've been putting up with her noise for a LONG time...)
(For those who may not know, the Kim Davis saga originated in Rowan County, Kentucky - we've been putting up with her noise for a LONG time...)
This is going to hit shipping/cargo, because among those 40 "high-volume markets" are:
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) - Amazon Air Hub and DHL North/South America hub
Louisville (SDF) - UPS Worldport
Memphis (MEM) - FedEx World Hub
Thanks, Republicans! #GOPShutdown
buff.ly/vxJiAu4
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) - Amazon Air Hub and DHL North/South America hub
Louisville (SDF) - UPS Worldport
Memphis (MEM) - FedEx World Hub
Thanks, Republicans! #GOPShutdown
buff.ly/vxJiAu4
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration � announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ...
www.dailykos.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This is going to hit shipping/cargo, because among those 40 "high-volume markets" are:
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) - Amazon Air Hub and DHL North/South America hub
Louisville (SDF) - UPS Worldport
Memphis (MEM) - FedEx World Hub
Thanks, Republicans! #GOPShutdown
buff.ly/vxJiAu4
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) - Amazon Air Hub and DHL North/South America hub
Louisville (SDF) - UPS Worldport
Memphis (MEM) - FedEx World Hub
Thanks, Republicans! #GOPShutdown
buff.ly/vxJiAu4
First-time spottings of non-US operators over central Kentucky... #adsb
ADS: Anderson Air (CA)
EMO: Skyemotion (AT)
HAI: Hai Au Aviation (VN)
LAE: Linea Aerea Carguera de Colombia (CO)
LEA: Unijet (FR)
MBK: Chrono Jet (CA)
(1/2)
ADS: Anderson Air (CA)
EMO: Skyemotion (AT)
HAI: Hai Au Aviation (VN)
LAE: Linea Aerea Carguera de Colombia (CO)
LEA: Unijet (FR)
MBK: Chrono Jet (CA)
(1/2)
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
First-time spottings of non-US operators over central Kentucky... #adsb
ADS: Anderson Air (CA)
EMO: Skyemotion (AT)
HAI: Hai Au Aviation (VN)
LAE: Linea Aerea Carguera de Colombia (CO)
LEA: Unijet (FR)
MBK: Chrono Jet (CA)
(1/2)
ADS: Anderson Air (CA)
EMO: Skyemotion (AT)
HAI: Hai Au Aviation (VN)
LAE: Linea Aerea Carguera de Colombia (CO)
LEA: Unijet (FR)
MBK: Chrono Jet (CA)
(1/2)
Homemade sourdough, fresh from the oven.
That is all.
That is all.
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Homemade sourdough, fresh from the oven.
That is all.
That is all.
My inner historian is LOVING this...
if i were running for office i would absolutely call my volunteers “the wide awakes,” i would hand out wide awake pins and stickers and hats for people to wear and campaign events would have wide awake banners
THEY USED TO CALL US WOKE
NOW THEY CAN CALL US WIDE AWAKES
NOW THEY CAN CALL US WIDE AWAKES
November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
My inner historian is LOVING this...