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David ⚡⚛ ⚡ - also https://mastodon.social/@__db__ and dbph on x

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/me yet another random hacker. (@atlassian). Journalist as defined by the Evidence Act 1995. Subject to gdpr as an EU citizen.

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David ⚡⚛ ⚡ - also https://mastodon.social/@__db__ and dbph on x @dbph.bsky.social · Nov 17

Welcome to my followers. I typically post/repost about infosec, privacy, urbanism, efficient transport, what I find entertaining, amongst other things.

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Andy Fleming @slackbastard.bsky.social · 3d

Vid confirms Bec 'Freedom' Walker worked closely with neo-Nazis of the NSN on the March for White Australia event in SYD on AUG 31; also, 'shared posts baselessly suggesting that the violence at Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne had been provoked by left-wing activists'.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Fresh video casts doubt on March for Australia NSN claims

A previously unreported video has emerged appearing to show a key March for Australia organiser coordinating with a Neo-Nazi at the first rally in Sydney in August, ABC NEWS Verify has found.

www.abc.net.au

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Tina Casey @tinamcasey.bsky.social · 5d

Another new energy storage system rises up to prove that wind and solar deserve a line in the "American Energy Dominance" plan.

cleantechnica.com/2025/10/15/n...

#battery #batteries #bess #energystorage #energy #saltbattery #sodiumbattery #renewablenergy #renewables #greenenergy #cleanenergy

New "Salt Battery" Proves Energy Storage Exists, Again

The US startup Aslym Energy is launching its new "salt battery" sodium-ion energy storage formula into the global market.

cleantechnica.com

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Jake Goldsbie @jakegoldsbie.bsky.social · 5d

This is possibly the all-time funniest real answer to an interview question

Cheryl Hines clarifying her mutant husband only had a bit of his brain eaten by an actual worm

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 6d

“A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility…”

Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents

‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said

www.independent.co.uk

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BleepingComputer @bleepingcomputer.com · 7d

Around 200,000 Linux computer systems from American computer maker Framework were shipped with signed UEFI shell components that could be exploited to bypass Secure Boot protections.

Secure Boot bypass risk on nearly 200,000 Linux Framework sytems

Around 200,000 Linux computer systems from American computer maker Framework were shipped with signed UEFI shell components that could be exploited to bypass Secure Boot protections.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 11d

Israel begins withdrawing troops, releasing Palestinian prisoners and boosting aid flows. Hamas is due to release its 20 living hostages within 72 hours, from Sunday or Monday. Jonathan Pearlman on the Gaza peace deal:

Peace deal progress: Israel, Hamas agree to first phase

Indonesian government scheme linked to food poisoning outbreak. Trump sends National Guard to Chicago. Japan’s Iron Lady.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 11d

Meet the German virtuoso who's just been hired as Rush's new drummer, replacing the late, great Neil Peart.

Who Is Anika Nilles? Meet Rush's New Virtuosic Drummer

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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 14d

Rosenergoatom claimed that a Ukrainian drone tried to attack the cooling tower of the Novovoronezh NPP.

In reality, however, RF electronic warfare systems jammed the drone, causing it to crash into the tower-type evaporative cooling unit of the operating power unit No. 6 at the plant.

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David ⚡⚛ ⚡ - also https://mastodon.social/@__db__ and dbph on x @dbph.bsky.social · 14d

I am sorry but I can't take Sam Seder seriously.

Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 15d

"How To Fight Anti-Science Forces w/ Michael Mann" | My conversation earlier today about my (and @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social) new book, #ScienceUnderSiege, with @samseder.bsky.social and @emmavigeland.bsky.social on @majorityreport.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V7u...

How To Fight Anti-Science Forces w/ Michael Mann | MR Live

YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder

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Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 14d

“Ukraine will join the European Union — with or without Orbán,” Zelensky said.

“This is the choice of the Ukrainian people, not of any foreign leader.”

www.kyivpost.com/post/61580

Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Join EU ‘With or Without Orbán’

Speaking at a joint press conference with the Dutch prime minister, Zelensky told reporters that Ukraine’s place in the EU was “the choice of the Ukrainian people, not of any foreign leader.”

www.kyivpost.com

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David ⚡⚛ ⚡ - also https://mastodon.social/@__db__ and dbph on x @dbph.bsky.social · 15d

Food and or package delivery to bus stop/metro stations so that you can eat while you wait. Send.

David ⚡⚛ ⚡ - also https://mastodon.social/@__db__ and dbph on x @dbph.bsky.social · 15d

Food & and or package delivery to bus stop/metro stations so that you can eat while you wait. Send post.

David ⚡⚛ ⚡ - also https://mastodon.social/@__db__ and dbph on x @dbph.bsky.social · 19d

Is there a baby chuck olympics distance event?

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Robbie Andrew @robbieandrew.bsky.social · 21d

The war on coal swings back to a war on human health?

‘Mine, Baby, Mine’: Trump Officials Offer $625 Million to Rescue Coal

www.nytimes.com

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EV Curve Futurist @evcurvefuturist.com · 22d

🇨🇳 Every second, China bolts down ~100 solar panels. H1 2025: 67% of global solar already. And before decade’s end, China’s solar capacity ALONE will eclipse the whole US grid. The first true electrostate is here—rising at hyperscale, rewriting energy history in real time. ⚡☀️ #Solar #EV #Energy #BESS

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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 24d

Are YOUR legs too pretty? Sick of getting compliments about your gorgeous getaway sticks? Then why not be a mountain biker? You, too can look like a plague survivor who's been attacked by a leopard.

A pair of hideously scratched and scarred shins in wool socks

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tom westland @tomwestland.bsky.social · 24d

I feel like Bluesky missed a trick in attracting some of the old twitter crowd by not making the like button a ⭐

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Unseen Japan @unseenjapan.com · 24d

ICYMI: Women-only parking spaces first appeared in Japan in the 1980s. They were introduced to improve safety and convenience, but they also spark debate. Supporters see them as practical and secure. Others claim they amount to gender discrimination.

The Debate Over Women-Only Parking Spaces in Japan - Unseen Japan

Do women-only parking spaces create a safe space for women? Or do they unnecessarily stereotype female drivers?

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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 29d

Things are feeling bleak right now, so it's worth sharing how California, the world's 4th largest economy, is doubling down on offshore floating wind.

California isn't backing down on offshore wind power despite Trump cancellation

The Trump administration canceled nearly half a billion dollars in funding for California's largest offshore wind project, but the state is persevering toward its ambitious goals.

www.latimes.com

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Taylor Lorenz @taylorlorenz.bsky.social · Sep 20

“Age verification doesn’t work and it threatens our privacy and freedom. Policies to “protect” kids are often excuses to restrict freedom for everyone. And censoring the internet doesn’t keep kids safe—it actually endangers them more.” EXACTLY @kattenbarge.bsky.social

Is anyone going to defend free speech online?

Government censorship on social media is already here. But it can get so much worse.

spitfirenews.com

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · Sep 20

Good morning!!

Here's my latest for @crikey.com.au -> one of the reasons the CCA weakened its climate target suggestions is the possibility of uncontrolled data centre growth.

I found the lobbyists already working to sell them as 'climate solutions' in Aus ---->>>>>

How data centre lobbying is shaping Canberra's climate policy, right down to our timid emissions target

Hidden in the fine print on the Climate Change Authority's decision to pull back its emissions target? The role of artificial intelligence and data centres.

www.crikey.com.au

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Roman Piso @romanpiso.bsky.social · Sep 20

#Cats #Caturday #CatPics #Animals #AnimalPics #Photography #Furbabies

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Horrific Ali @grissallia.bsky.social · Sep 16

Yeah, I’m not gonna spend three minutes watching some guy tint a window.

…three minutes later…

“Whoa”

Leah Reich @leahreich.com · Sep 16

Hi guys, did you already know there are competitions for window tinting? With better commentators than most of the tennis matches I’ve watched on ESPN? (Low bar I know)

Anyway if you need to procrastinate harder than you’ve ever procrastinated before, I got you

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David ⚡⚛ ⚡ - also https://mastodon.social/@__db__ and dbph on x @dbph.bsky.social · Sep 15

Umamusume but for trains.

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Large Language Super Model @jsthrill.modphi.com · Sep 15

He is unstoppable

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