Here, it’s been nice and hot, lately. And it’s occurred to me, At least, quite recently, That my life, As it is, Fits nicely into the mold Of a sunny dystopia. I’m not unhappy, thank you. It’s quite – categorically. Optical fiber, notwithstanding I’m glad to be near the beach. There’s no more to say.Continue reading “Suddenly, it’s a sunny dystopia”
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I can’t be the only one …
Did anyone else think of this scene in Contact when they heard about the first Blue Origin flight crew? Can’t believe Bezos resigned from Amazon at the last possible second. Wild.
“Can you stack your family?” – The Onion
I know it’s wrong to laugh, but this shit is gold.
Teamsters to create “Amazon Division”
You don’t hear much about the Teamsters union these days. If you do, it’s likely more about pension fund insolvency. Or one of Scorsese’s gangster flicks. Such news begs to ask, “Is organized labor trying to make a comeback?” And, if so, “What chance does it have of success?” Union members vote to create aContinue reading “Teamsters to create “Amazon Division””
Doctors warn of burns from asphalt as heat wave hits US West
“If you look at hot pavement or asphalt at two o’clock in the afternoon in direct sunlight, the temperature is usually somewhere around 170 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.” – Some doctor In case you haven’t heard, it’s hot out there. Damned hot. Hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk? Yeah. Unconfirmed reports stateContinue reading “Doctors warn of burns from asphalt as heat wave hits US West”
