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Tim VanReken

@timvanreken.bsky.social

Technology, transportation, climate. On the wonky side. Usually too earnest for social media. Views my own.

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Introducing Tested from NPR and CBC : Embedded Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women's sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women's category. Tested follows the unfolding story of elite female runners who have b...

AHEM

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THIS IS MY NEW PROJECT

12.07.2024 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 122    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4
A stack of five hefty library books that I will supposedly find time to read in the next three weeks

A stack of five hefty library books that I will supposedly find time to read in the next three weeks

There are times when winning the library hold lottery feels a little like losing. So much to dive into, so little time.

10.12.2023 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you see this, post a bridge.

06.12.2023 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Counterpoint - it is oddly disconcerting to share Thanksgiving in a family of introverts. Low-key and comforting, but distinctly out of step with the universe.

23.11.2023 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have wondered how this dissemination / amplification effect is different on Bluesky with the reduced algorithm impact. Do you have thoughts on this?

23.11.2023 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Books We Love Here are 380+ great reads from 2023 hand-picked just for you by NPR staff and trusted critics.

Happy NPR Books We Love Day to all who celebrate.

21.11.2023 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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They all matter. Go Vote!

07.11.2023 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thursday vibe

19.10.2023 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear, well, he eats you

16.10.2023 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please You Solve Our Problems Caucus

03.10.2023 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The bright green rental was growing on me right up until I emptied the tank in two days and it cost 70 bucks to gas it up. Now I am slack-jawed again.

29.09.2023 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Shrek green pickup truck

A Shrek green pickup truck

Possibly the most jaw dropping rental car β€œupgrade” of all time

25.09.2023 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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