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Alx / Ay-ay-ron
@alxrogan.com
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ND dad & husband. Reluctant technomage. He/him
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lstr.bsky.social
You know, Stross, I LIKE YOU. You're not like the other people, here, in the trailer park.
January 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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eric.zip
First blood: Ubisoft

www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
December 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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gatorsdaily.bsky.social
FLAT FUCK IS COMING TO TOWN!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS GATOR LOVERS!!
December 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
alxrogan.com
@thepacketrat.net got a random (what are you doing next week) text from California couple of weeks ago and informed my 15yo son about pig butchering. That turned into a 30m talk on data privacy, legality of data harvesting, etc. Drew a lot from your writings.
December 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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iveyjanette.bsky.social
The racist Black Santa trope is why many Blacks no longer celebrate Christmas.

Some are opting for Kwanzaa as an alternative. newsone.com/6662347/the-...
The History Of Black Santa And Why Representation Matters
Black Santa’s image began as a racist caricature but was later reclaimed and, by the 1950s–60s, transformed into a symbol of pride and civil rights. Here’s a look at his powerful history.
newsone.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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courtwatch.bsky.social
A major Nvidia scoop and a thread about being a small news organization. Stay for the kicker.
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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danielmkim.bsky.social
Any veterans in NYC & need dinner plans next Tuesday?
November 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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cornanon.bsky.social
If you see this, quote skeet with a vampire that isn’t Dracula.
I’m not a furry.
The cover of an old version of “Bunnicula” featuring the characters: Harold the dog, Chester the cat, and Bunnicula the rabbit.
October 29, 2025 at 3:13 AM
alxrogan.com
If you see this, quote with a vampire who isn’t Dracula.
A picture of Count von Count from Sesame Street.
October 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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stephenblackmoore.com
I assume they forgot to put these signs up.
October 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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delilahsdawson.bsky.social
Today is my birthday, and if you'd like to celebrate with me, perhaps you will consider buying one of my books? Physical copy, e-book, audiobook-- most of 'em available in your preferred format from your usual online retailer or indie bookstore. All I want for my birthday is to keep writing books.
This is a collage of 9 of Delilah' books. She has about 32 of them, though, if you don't see what you're looking for. Some even feature VAMPIRE NIPPLES.
October 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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fairygodmegan.bsky.social
The most CRITICAL fact one needs to know about the local politics in my region is that THE GULLS RUN THIS PORT CITY and OWN at least 6 of the LOCAL MCDONALD's FRANCHISES because they LOVE the famous chain's FRIES and MILKSHAKEs. Also, they are OF COURSE EXTREMELY CORRUPT as one might presume.
A gull loudly squawking in the foreground, its standing at the edge of the of a concrete ledge that leads out to the water. There is a quiet Gull standing in the near background, focused, intensely gazing towards photographer, and you can see several gulls in the water bobbing up and down and enjoying their reign.
July 10, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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toppermost.bsky.social
NEW post: Stray Cats … “a breath of fresh air in the stale pop landscape of the early 80s, they stripped #rocknroll back to its essentials”

@dlew919.bsky.social picks 10 of the best by #thestraycats ... #rockabilly

www.toppermost.co.uk/stray-cats/
Rock this Town single by Stray Cats
October 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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waldoch.bsky.social
ERCOT's IMM put out a memo on AS procurement methodology this week, which also contains a nice little breakdown on pieces of ERCOT's post-Uri "Conservative Operations" 🔌💡

www.ercot.com/files/docs/2...
This figure shows that the level of total ECRS and NSRS needed to meet the one-in-ten (0.1 probability) reliability standard would average roughly 3.6 GW. In contrast, ERCOT’s proposal would procure 8.3 GW of reserves, more than 3 GW of which would have no reliability value. Conservative Operations refers to the set of policies and practices oriented around maintaining a larger operating reserve margin than what was standard practice in ERCOT before Winter Storm Uri to avoid going into a Watch and exceeding the required reserve levels of all other ISO in the US, as shown in Figure 1 in the Figures and Tables section at the end of these comments. It is implausible that this operating posture would have prevented the issues experienced during Winter Storm Uri. Further, several resilience mechanisms have been implemented since Winter Storm Uri, outside of the wholesale market, that will significantly reduce the impact of similar future winter storms. We classify the following input parameters to the proposed AS Methodology as part of the Conservative Operations paradigm: • Setting operating reserve targets to achieve a one-in-ten standard for the probability of entering a “Watch,” nominally defined as dropping below 3,000 MW, rather than the probability of firm load shed, which is defined as reserves dropping below 1,500 MW. This parameter increases the target level of the AS Plan by approximately 43%. • Assessing the operational risk that NSRS is meant to manage based on the six hourahead forecast error for demand and generation from intermittent renewables. This parameter increases the target level of the AS Plan by approximately 57% compared to our recommendation of using a one hour-ahead forecast error. • Accrediting the available headroom of ESRs according to the power output they can sustain for four hours, rather than our recommendation of one hour. This parameter increases the target level of the AS Plan by approximately 29%. • Severely discounting the capacity of headroom in the system capable of providing operating reserves in the event of a contingency or forecast error that results in a reduction of reserves. Prior to Winter Storm Uri, ERCOT had a policy of issuing a voluntary conservation notice referred to as a Watch whenever operating reserves dropped below 3,000 MW. Such events Comments on ERCOT’s 2026 AS Methodology Aug 1, 2025 PUBLIC 5 were relatively commonplace, with an average of 82 hours per year with PRC below 3,000 MW for 2016-2020, as shown in Figure 3. The aftermath of Winter Storm Uri shone a spotlight on the reliability of the ERCOT grid and, given the recent legislative session and a gubernatorial election around the corner, it was decided that avoiding Watch conditions was of paramount importance. Thus, Conservative Operations was born, the primary feature of which was to run the system with a high level of operating reserves, whether procured through RUC or through the AS Methodology, as discussed in more detail in the following section. bar charts showing that On average, ERCOT procures 153% more 10- and 30-minute reserves than other ISOs.
August 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
alxrogan.com
AI lie of the day. Pilot got on before the text to say a broken latch needed to be fixed. 🙄

Also on “save the day,” it’s a 100% full flight and the doors are shut so no “late connections” are coming.
Flight UA430 from Denver to Ontario has a new departure time. Your flight now departs at 11:37am on August 4. We're about to save the day for a few customers with a tight connection. Thank you for your patience as they head to our gate from other flights. We will get you on your way shortly. We're sorry for the delay and are working to get you on your way. Check your flight status and weather map here: https:// gofly.united.com/BPKecnUIRS Confirmation number: IZMXWO (Powered by GenAl)
August 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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litmoose.bsky.social
Followers in or around NYC, if ever there was a time to consider adoption, that time is now.
Many pets do better in pairs or with a friend, so you can get your pet a pet or bring home a bonded pair.

If you've ever adopted, like this post. If you've adopted more than once, RT. ❤️
July 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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attrition.org
There are -16- badges from or related to DEFCON up for charity auction! 100% of proceeds go to the American Heart Association =) Some of the auctions are ending today.

www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?i...

#DEFCON #INFOSEC #SECURITY #SKYTALKS #MONERO
July 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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attrition.org
Thanks to a generous donor, Dakahuna, I will be putting a -LOT- of security con badges and swag up for charity auction in the next few days. All proceeds will go to the charity of his choice. Badge collectors, keep an eye out!

Here are pics of some sorted, some not... #DEFCON
July 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM
alxrogan.com
This guy has started nom'ing his way through the backyard. @nerdpyle.com
A mule deer buck is in profile, about 10 feet away from the photographer. His head is slightly turned to his right. He has some small scars on his head and side. A mule deer buck is standing about 20 feet away from the photographer, looking back towards the camera. He has velvet on his antlers.
June 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
alxrogan.com
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, or Marvel
Screenshot from The Last Starfighter where Centauri wishes Alex luck. “May the luck of the seven pillars of gulu be with you at all times.”
June 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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climate.noaa.gov
Our final updates have been posted to the Climate.gov website, and this will be our final post to our social media channels.
June 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
alxrogan.com
Couple of chipmunk friends stopped by this morning. One was a real ham. @nerdpyle.com
Photo of 2 chipmunks on a wood fence. Top chipmunk is facing away from camera, bottom chipmunk is standing on hind legs turned halfway away from camera. Photo of a chipmunk on a fence post. Chipmunk is in profile, sitting very flat on the top. It is staying very still while the photographer got close.
June 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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combatcavscout.bsky.social
Quick reminder:
- Queer rights
- Immigrants welcome
- Racial equity
- Up with feminism
- Free Palestine
- Support Ukraine
- Protect nature
- Get guns off streets
- Despise fascists
- Be a good person but take no shit
June 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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robpollard45.bsky.social
Now this is a story all about how
My unit got flipped turned upside down
And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there
I'll tell how Marines were rent-a-cops in a town called Bel-Air
June 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
alxrogan.com
@snipe.lol @uberbrady.com how did y’all deal with the power outage?
April 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM