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Steve Vawter

@svawter.bsky.social

dogs, cats, hobby games, bourbon, computers, movies, hiking, cocktails... I like stuff

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just saw a Tesler Cyberyuck with "Toyota" written across the back ...

05.09.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nursing student chooses deportation after months in ICE detention A 20-year-old nursing student Allison Bustillo-Chinchilla has chosen to leave the US after spending 6 months in ICE detention.

"Brave ICE agents showed their priorities by nabbing this dangerous 20-year-old along with her equally menacing mother and brother during a dawn raid on their Charlotte home"

"bullied an honor student into giving up on her dreams after 6 mos in ICE detention"

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28.08.2025 06:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grand jury declines to indict man who threw sandwich at federal "goon" Grand juries would indict a ham sandwich, the old joke goes. But this one wasn't willing to indict a man who threw one.

former DOJ paralegal & Air Force veteran who "assaulted" a CBP officer with a sandwich is released

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28.08.2025 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DeSantis fails again as Orlando defies him with new rainbow crosswalk (video) Watch: Gov. Ron DeSantis fails again as Orlando citizens defy him with a bright new rainbow crosswalk (video)

"he sent officials from the Florida Department of Transportation to paint over it in the middle of the night on Wednesday. But surprise! It's back β€” at least temporarily β€” as an enthusiastic crowd gathered around to resurrect it in all its splendor"

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23.08.2025 04:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Official Rules - Redwood Empire Whiskey

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23.08.2025 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE Goes Full Hegseth: Adds Random Person To Group Chat Discussing Ongoing Manhunt The Trump administration has been described as many things, none of them good. What no one will ever accuse it of being is β€œcompetent.” Trump has surrounded himself with sycophants, mos…

the incompetence, it burns, it's going to get worse and it's going to leave a legacy we'll be dealing with for decades/generations...

www.techdirt.com/2025/08/21/i...

22.08.2025 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amy Klobuchar Wants To Break The Internet Because Someone Made A Stupid Satirical Video About Her Senator Amy Klobuchar is one of the top Democrats in the Senate. She could be fighting to protect democracy against fascists. She could be working on a new, better vision for Americans. But instead…

Democrats do dumb things too, and we should stop them too

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22.08.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge declares Alina Habba "unqualified" and "unlawfully appointed" The machinations of Trump and his lapdog attorney general were unable to secure ethically challenged Alina Habba a job.

"U.S. District Judge disqualified her and voided an indictment she received against an alleged criminal. Any Assistant United States Attorney who prosecutes the Girauds or Mr. Pina under authority of Ms. Habba is similarly subject to disqualification."

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22.08.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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if you're going to put a decal on your vehicle...

this is the right way to do it!

21.08.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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15.08.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teen influencer stranded in Antarctica after illegally flying plane β€” now owes $30,000 Teen influencer gets stranded in Antarctica after illegally flying his plane β€” now owes $30,000 or face jail time

FAFO

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13.08.2025 05:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump's militarization of DC already causing disruption and chaos Reports are in from Washington, D.C., that around two dozen Federal agents responded to a moped vs an auto traffic incident.

"at least two dozen agents running, some wearing masks and one carrying a rifle," responded to the scene of "a moped vs an auto traffic incident"

seems like a great way to waste money and someone to get shot... coming soon to NYC, Baltimore, Chicago, &/or Oakland?!?

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12.08.2025 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Smarter Driving at Intersections Could Slash City Carbon A new study suggests that programming semi-autonomous vehicles to smooth their driving near traffic lights could cut carbon emissions from city

stops & starts bad, keep moving good

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11.08.2025 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AOL Finally Discontinues Its Dial-Up Internet Access - After 34 Years - Slashdot AOL (now a Yahoo subsidiary) just announced its dial-up internet service will be discontinued at the end of September. "The change also means the retirement of the AOL Dialer software and the AOL Sh...

insane history I did not know:

"AOL itself started back in 1983 under the name Control Video Corporation, offering online services for the Atari 2600 console. After failing, it became Quantum Computer Services in 1985, eventually launching AppleLink in 1988 to connect Macintosh computers together"

11.08.2025 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the ER, a Hidden Crisis in Adult Vaccination The fluorescent lights hum overhead in a crowded Los Angeles emergency department. A man in his sixties, here for a sprained ankle, winces as a nurse asks

likely getting worse...
nearly 9 in 10 ER patients are missing at least one recommended adult vaccine. About half have never even heard of vaccines that could protect them. These gaps are sharpest in the very communities that depend on ERs as their only point of contact with the healthcare system...

11.08.2025 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Waiting in Line Creates Perfect Storm for Airborne Disease Standing in line at the grocery store, airport security, or vaccination clinic may be far riskier for disease transmission than previously thought,

"hidden mechanism of airborne transmission that current social distancing guidelines fail to address. The findings suggest that indoor temperature plays a crucial role in infection risk, with moderate temperatures creating the most dangerous conditions for disease spread."

11.08.2025 03:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The World Will Enter a 15-Year AI Dystopia in 2027, Former Google Exec Says Mo Gawdat thinks the next 12-15 years will be dark, not because of robots but because of our own β€œstupidity.”

this isn't the first prophecy of tech destruction...

"begin in 2027 and last for the next 12 to 15 years"
β€œIt is completely within our hands to change that, but I have to say, I don’t think humanity has the awareness at this time to focus on this,” Gawdat said.

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11.08.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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16K views Β· 1.4K reactions | #news | Black PA #news.

be like Maine & Minnesota

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11.08.2025 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Kentucky Town Experimented With AI. The Results Were Stunning In a divided America, a Kentucky town used AI to strip away political labels and discovered its residents agree on almost everything.

another actual good use of AI!

about 10% of Bowling Green residents voiced their opinions on the policy changes they wanted to see in their city

β€œIf I have a town hall meeting on these topics, 23 people show up, and what we just conducted was the largest town hall in America.”

11.08.2025 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NASA Satellites That Scientists and Farmers Rely On May Be Destroyed On Purpose - Slashdot The Trump administration has reportedly directed NASA to draw up plans to shut down its Orbiting Carbon Observatory satellite missions, which provide vital climate and agricultural data for scientists...

small minded idiots see the words "carbon-monitoring" and likely assume the only thing these are good for is pushing the woke agenda... so instead of leaving "state of the art" machines working for "many more years" want to removing funding as of Oct 2025!

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11.08.2025 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

today I learned my new favorite word from an all hands meeting...

lugubrious: looking or sounding sad and dismal

07.08.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home Air Purifiers Cut Heart Risks from Traffic Pollution If you live near a busy highway and worry about the effect of traffic pollution on your health, could using a portable air purifier be part of the

TL;DR HEPA filters good even in areas with relatively low overall air pollution levels, showing that air filtration might offer meaningful cardiovascular protection where many people think they are already safe.

There's a ton of options, probably a good idea to get one if you live in a major city

07.08.2025 05:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Millionaire American trophy hunter killed by Cape buffalo during South African safari Trophy hunter Asher Watkins was killed instantly when a 1.3-ton Cape buffalo charged at him during a safari at Bambisana concession.

being rich does not always keep you from the consequences of immoral decisions, and I feel like he deserved what he got

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07.08.2025 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Habeas Corpus and other provisions removed from official website of U.S. Constitution Constitution.congress.gov is the U.S. Congress's official website presenting the Constitution of the United States of America. Visitors noticed this morning that passages from it were missing, as can ...

if you repeat the lies often enough they become the truth

if you remove things from the public eye many/most may start to forget them

we are watching β€œThe Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”

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07.08.2025 04:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Karoline, just go home to your kidβ€¦πŸ˜³ #karolinecrashout #karoline #crashout #greenscreenvideo TikTok video by thedabblingchick

it would not sadden me that her choices lead to a failing in her mental and/or physical health... she can quit any time

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kujsjB/

05.08.2025 05:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tesla Approves Elon Musk's $29 Billion Pay Package Despite Political Risks Amid falling sales, Tesla's board still thinks Musk is worth all the trouble.

"The new compensation terms come after a Delaware judge blocked a previous $55 billion compensation plan from 2018, siding with shareholders who argued the deal was unfairly approved."

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05.08.2025 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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9.4K reactions Β· 3.6K shares | Why Is CHUMP So Obsessed With: HARVARD❓❓❓❓ | Brian Alexander Morgan Why Is CHUMP So Obsessed With: HARVARD❓❓❓❓.

how did we get here?!? πŸ˜–

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01.08.2025 05:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bot Verification

I wish they discussed the timeline before this might be a viable option

"The promising results in preclinical trials position this technology as a powerful candidate for future clinical applications."

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01.08.2025 05:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Survey Shows Broad U.S. Support for Ethnic and Religious Diversity At a time when fears about demographic change dominate political headlines, new research paints a very different picture: most Americans want a United

Yale University and the University of Chicago found that:
* Only 1.1% of participants preferred an ethnically homogeneous U.S.
* Just 3.2% preferred a single-religion society
* Even among White Christians, most desired a more diverse country than currently exists

scienceblog.com/survey-shows...

01.08.2025 05:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Study Shows Musk’s Starlink Too Congested To Tackle U.S. Broadband Woes Despite Billions In New Subsidies A new study from researchers at X-Lab shows that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service lacks the capacity to put a serious dent in U.S. broadband. Despite recent efforts by the Tru…

even ignoring the government funding... basically it can't support high speeds with more than 7 subscribers per square mile...

www.techdirt.com/2025/07/31/s...

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