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Vertical comic structured like flow chart. (1) Einstein had an insight that overturned physics, thus proving his value. (2) I hope *I* have value. I’ll try to have an insight that overturns physics, to check. (3) [Time Passes] (4) Oh no! My insight didn’t overturn physics! But I don’t think I’m worthless… [arrows to two different options] (5a) Healthy Path: Maybe this was not a well-thought-out test of my value. (5b) Path of Ruin: The establishment must be *suppressing* my insight!

Physics Paths

xkcd.com/3155/

Alex Jones wears a blue shirt and a blue jacket. A headline reads: "Supreme Court Denies Alex Jones's Appeal of Payment To Sandy Hook Families." Pool photo by Tyler Sizemore.

Breaking News: The Supreme Court rejected Alex Jones’s appeal of an order to pay $1.4 billion in damages to Sandy Hook families. The families were awarded the money after suing Jones for defamation. nyti.ms/470OTQl

Booo.

A tabby cat named Pixel wears a red collar and is beckoning you to come closer…

Taking a late lunch and I think that posting this picture of Pixel my wonderful cat it an excellent use of my time. #cats #pixelthecat

Apple Ham Radio Weekly for Sunday, 5 October 2025 Getting geared up for SDR, getting sharper on FT-8 and all the latest software updates – this is Apple Ham Radio Weekly for 5 October 2025 A step by step guide to getting into Software-Define…

Getting geared up for SDR, getting sharper on FT-8 and all the latest software updates – this is Apple Ham Radio Weekly for 5 October 2025 #amateurradio #hamrdio #sdr #apple #mac #macbook

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Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report • Kansas Reflector Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses concentrated in Midwestern states and oil country.

Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report | via @timhenderson.bsky.social #ksleg

Tropical Storm Priscilla forms in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's southwestern coast The Miami-based National Hurricane Center said Priscilla was a “large tropical storm,” with tropical storm-force winds extending as far as 140 miles (220 kilometers) from its center.

Tropical Storm Priscilla formed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico on Saturday. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center said Priscilla was a “large tropical storm,” with tropical storm-force winds extending as far as 140 miles (220 kilometers) from its center.
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Some of the images decoded during Saturday's broadcast on 9455 kHz. received in northern Florida, USA.
A good strong signal from WRMI again this week!

Meshtastic 64 - A meshtastic radio for the Commodore 64 For this project I designed and built a meshtastic radio that plugs directly into the Commodore 64. My goal was to release this at the VCF M...

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😢 RIP Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge (17 February 1929 – 3 October 2025) #HyacinthBucket #MrsBucket

Still going at 2043Z, picking it up on a DC area SDR.

We can fund health care and keep the government running, or we can shut everything down to raise prices on people.

To me, that’s a pretty easy choice.

The Ig Nobel is incredible , one year an Indian guy won it for calculating the average surface area of an elephant and during his acceptance they had an elephant hold up a sign with the surface area of the scientist on it, they do showbiz better than the Oscars

Comic. [Two people hiking up mountain] PERSON 1: Okay, we’re nearing the next downhill segment I’ll put in the order. ...Confirming start and end points… Submitted! [water slide being dropped from above by drones] PERSON 2 with long hair: Look, here it comes! [Waterslide positioned on downhill slope of mountain with both people riding down] BOTH: Wheeee [Waterslide carried back into the air] [Both people continuing to hike up next slope] [caption] On-demand waterslide delivery has really improved the whole hiking experience.

Hiking

xkcd.com/3147/

That is part of it. Started in earnest in the 80’s when the fairness doctrine was abolished. That opened the door to conservative firebrands to be on the air. People were entertained and started to buy into the story because it was the only show in town. An echo chamber can get quite loud.

Kimmel and Colbert to Appear on Each Other’s Shows—on the Same Night Late-night fans will see a rare host swap next week when Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appear as guests on each other’s shows—on the very same night.

Late-night fans will see a rare host swap next week when Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appear as guests on each other’s shows—on the very same night.

@radioactiveal.bsky.social @swradiogram.bsky.social

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KBC Digital this week captured with a KiwiSDR at Ottawa. Morgan City, LA USA WA5107SWL

#KBC #MFSK #DigitalModes #SWL #Shortwave #Radio #WRMI

Yeah, I like in an apartment so this QRM is heavy. Some power brick or something like that needs some attention.

The community’s buzzing about Dream Color Plus — a new mod which converts the Dreamcast controller to show VMU graphics in full colour. We spoke to dev Nai Adventure all about this exciting project, as well as its upcoming crowdfunding campaign! 🎮

👉 www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2025/09/drea...

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Susan, I hope I look as good as you at 102!

So WHO pays the tariffs again?

This won't affect most, but in the ham radio world Icom just raised their prices 15% to 25% on radios. Not a gradual increase, a "BAM" step increase. The increaes are being passed on by the retailers.

WE pay the tariffs people! Glad I got mine back in March.

A tabby cat named Pixel rests her head on the edge of a cat tree with an expression of ‘meh’ on her face.

Pixel was having none of it today #cats

Happy Hobbit Day!

Oh thank god, false alarm, soda pop is back on the menu girls

Washington Post Columnist Says She Was Fired for Posts After Charlie Kirk Shooting

This is precisely the kind of government coercion that the First Amendment was designed to prevent — and media companies need to start standing up rather than capitulating to it.

I gave her as much roasted chicken as she wanted. She was a very happy cat that day.

Some of the amateur radio balloons aloft and being tracked on the amateur.sondehub.org website. Tracks shown here represent up to 3 days of travel.

A kobold pets an octopus

Emmy winner! Outstanding writing for a drama series! For a Star Wars show! 🤯

More than deserved.