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Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

I’m canceling Disney+ effective immediately subscription due to ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air. I strongly disagree with Disney bowing to political pressure and silencing voices over commentary.

September 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

CLASSIFICATION: ALERT 🚨
CONFIDENCE: High
REASON: Bedroom temperature rising above AC target despite active cooling, indicating potential HVAC issue

Not the alert you want 3000 miles away in Hawaii.

zubair.io/ac-died-whil...

#smarthome #ai

AC Died While I Was in Hawaii. My Smart Home Jumped Into Action.

Not quite fully autonomous yet, but we’re surprisingly close.

zubair.io

August 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Watch Bumblebee transform in my LEGO city! 🤖➡️🚗 From robot to car! #Transformers #Bumblebee #LEGOCity #Transformation #RobosenBumblebee #AutobotsRollOut

August 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Nature's artwork in motion 🌊 The endless dance between ocean and volcanic rock creates the most incredible textures and colors ✨

#Kapalua #Maui #Hawaii #DronePhotography #AerialView #Ocean #Waves #VolcanicRock #Nature #Coastline #IslandLife #Aloha #Paradise #Beautiful #Stunning

This striking aerial photograph captures the raw, elemental beauty of Kapalua’s rocky coastline from directly above. The image showcases the dramatic interaction between the emerald-green Pacific waters and Hawaii’s characteristic volcanic shore in stunning detail.

The composition is dominated by the foaming white surf that creates a dynamic border between the deep turquoise ocean and the rugged coastline. Waves crash against the dark volcanic rocks, creating intricate patterns of white foam and spray that contrast beautifully with the rich greens and blues of the water.

The shoreline itself tells the geological story of Hawaii - composed of weathered volcanic rock in various shades of black, gray, and rust-brown, interspersed with patches of golden sand and smaller pebbles. Tide pools filled with crystal-clear water reveal the ocean’s constant sculpting work on the landscape, creating natural basins and channels carved into the ancient lava rock.

The aerial perspective reveals textures and patterns invisible from ground level - the way water swirls around rocky outcroppings, the intricate network of cracks and crevices in the volcanic stone, and the mesmerizing dance of foam as each wave retreats and advances.

This bird’s-eye view perfectly captures the primal beauty of Hawaii’s coastline, where millions of years of volcanic activity meet the relentless power of the Pacific, creating a landscape that’s both harsh and breathtakingly beautiful.

August 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Golden hour magic over Kapalua ✨ Sometimes you need to see paradise from above 🌅

#Kapalua #Maui #Hawaii #DronePhotography #DJIMavic #GoldenHour #Sunset #AerialPhotography #MauiVibes #Paradise #Aloha #DroneLife #IslandVibes #HawaiiLife

This stunning aerial view captures Kapalua’s golden hour beauty, where Maui’s rugged volcanic coastline meets the endless Pacific. The setting sun paints the sky in warm amber tones while casting a shimmering path across the ocean’s surface.

The image showcases the dramatic contrast between the reddish-brown volcanic landscape dotted with small coastal homes and the deep blue waters that transition to turquoise near shore. Rocky inlets and small bays create intricate patterns along the coastline, while dramatic clouds add texture to the expansive sky.

This drone perspective perfectly captures the raw natural beauty and tranquil majesty that makes Kapalua one of West Maui’s most spectacular destinations, balancing untamed Hawaiian wilderness with subtle human presence.

August 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Good list of movies don't agree on the order🤣:
The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century

More than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world voted on the best films released since Jan. 1, 2000. See how their ballots stacked up.

www.nytimes.com

June 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Reposted by Zubair Lawrence

Maple

@justmaple.app

Diving into a literary world with my new LEGO book! So many fun details & characters! 📚✨ #LEGObooks #LEGOlove #Bookworm #maple
https://justmaple.app/!/678df261287047c7efc592b8

January 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Blue sky is firehose API is absolutely wild. #bsky #at #tiktok

January 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

since tiktok is ~apparently~ ̶o̶n̶ ̶i̶t̶s̶ ̶w̶a̶y̶ out 👋, i put together a thing to channel surf a real-time stream of all the videos people are uploading on bluesky! #tiktok

beacon.coffee

Beacon.Coffee - Channel Surfing: AT Protocol * Bluesky

Surf through the continuous stream of videos flowing through AT Protocol network

beacon.coffee

January 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

LEGO Brick Cross Train Station! 🚂

#LEGOShorts #LEGO #LEGOTrainStation #LEGOCity #BrickTok #LEGOTrain #BrickCross

January 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Spider-Man, Miles, Daredevil, Blade & more - 25 epic figs in one set! 🦸‍♂️

#LEGO #DailyBugle #LEGOMarvel #SpiderMan

January 3, 2025 at 3:17 AM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Last look at the LEGO Daily Bugle before it retires in 2024! Marvel's biggest set yet!

#LEGO #LEGOMarvel #SpiderMan #DailyBugle

January 1, 2025 at 2:56 AM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

1. Thanks @ubiquiti.bsky.social for the speedy RMA service!
2. Take a look at this stunning industrial design and packaging!
#Ubiquiti
#unifi

December 11, 2024 at 6:57 AM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Day Four: Talosians Bad, California Merlot Good. Let just leave it at that. 🍷#startrek #startrekwines

December 4, 2024 at 11:54 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Day Three: A California Zinfandel featuring Captain Pike of the USS Enterprise. As steadfast as Captain Pike at the helm, this bold California Zinfandel commands attention with confident waves of sun-ripened strawberry, juicy blackberry preserves, and a hint of spice.
#startrek #startrekwines

December 4, 2024 at 11:53 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Day Two: Today we travel into the future to meet Quark on DS9. We are drinking a California Pinot Noir: Vibrant expressions of fresh strawberry and cherry lead to vanilla-tinged mid-palate. Silky texture with elegant sweet tobacco notes on the finish. #startrek #startrekwines

December 4, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Star Trek Wines Advent Calendar Day One: This wine features “Number One” from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and is a red blend from Italy. The wine presents with a delicate sweetness, complemented by engaging fruit notes, and offers a smooth finish. #startrek #startrekwines

December 4, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Day Three: Many of the first Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in California were actually brought over from France by mistake. In the late 1800s, some cuttings were mislabeled as Merlot #napa #hallwines

December 4, 2024 at 1:36 AM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Grape of the Day - Day Two

Grape clusters typically contain between 75 and 100 individual grapes, and a single vine can produce between 20 and 30 clusters. #napavalley #napa

December 3, 2024 at 1:11 AM

Zubair Lawrence

@zubair.lawrence.io

Grape of the Day - Day One

California’s diverse climate allows for growing over 100 different grape varieties. In Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon grapes command the highest prices, sometimes selling for over $8,000 per ton.
#napavalley #napa