Aaron Leong
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"Simplify, then add lightness” - Colin Chapman
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Which datasets have gone missing after the consolidation of the federal government? And who is stepping in to supplement them?
The federal data and tools that "died" this year
Denice Ross, senior adviser at the Federation of American Scientists and former chief data scientist for the U.S., shares which federal datasets and the interactive tools have been discontinued this y...
www.marketplace.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Which datasets have gone missing after the consolidation of the federal government? And who is stepping in to supplement them?
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
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The beloved Galapagos tortoise named Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo at an estimated 141 years, has died.
Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
The beloved Galápagos tortoise named Gramma that was the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo at an estimated 141 years has died. Zoo officials say she died on Nov. 20.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The beloved Galapagos tortoise named Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo at an estimated 141 years, has died.
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The ultimate stolen valor test: show this image to someone claiming to be a combat vet, if they look at it blankly immediately accuse them of stolen valor
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The ultimate stolen valor test: show this image to someone claiming to be a combat vet, if they look at it blankly immediately accuse them of stolen valor
Navy's argument for diversifying it's sub-launched undersea weapons systems is straight forward. Current MK-48 mod is arguably the most operationally capable weapon that exists. But it's an old design, expensive & technologically complex. So what if we prioritized volume over capability instead?
In a brief contract published on November 21st, the Strategic Capabilities Office under the U.S Navy outlined it’s intent to seek out offers for a newer, more affordable Heavyweight Torpedo, dubbed RAPTOR (Rapid Acquisition Procurable Torpedo) 🇺🇸
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
U.S Navy Seeks Offers for New Heavyweight Torpedo - Naval News
The Strategic Capabilities Office under the U.S Navy outlined it's intent to seek out offers for a newer, more affordable Heavyweight Torpedo, dubbed RAPTOR (Rapid Acquisition Procurable Torpedo).
www.navalnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Navy's argument for diversifying it's sub-launched undersea weapons systems is straight forward. Current MK-48 mod is arguably the most operationally capable weapon that exists. But it's an old design, expensive & technologically complex. So what if we prioritized volume over capability instead?
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1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s AI supercomputer, used by U.S. military, secretly relies on Chinese hardware
Records obtained by Oligarch Watch reveal that the facility relies on Chinese transformers, creating a major security vulnerability.
oligarchwatch.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Life advice, fellas/ladies. Buy that cheap convertible you accidentally find on Craigslist.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Life advice, fellas/ladies. Buy that cheap convertible you accidentally find on Craigslist.
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“Major Major had lied, and it was good. He was not really surprised that it was good, for he had observed that people who did lie were, on the whole, more resourceful and ambitious and successful than people who did not lie.”
- Joseph Heller
- Joseph Heller
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“Major Major had lied, and it was good. He was not really surprised that it was good, for he had observed that people who did lie were, on the whole, more resourceful and ambitious and successful than people who did not lie.”
- Joseph Heller
- Joseph Heller
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This is another unforced error but you didn’t need me to tell you that.
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts n.pr/3M48mr2
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. Military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formally known as the Boy Scouts
n.pr
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This is another unforced error but you didn’t need me to tell you that.
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Tomorrowland, 1980
November 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Tomorrowland, 1980
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Goodbye Jimmy Cliff. His vocal in this 1976 SNL performance, good lord---one of the best singers of his generation, of any generation. vimeo.com/155135842
many rivers to cross
jimmy cliff on saturday night live, 1976.
vimeo.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Goodbye Jimmy Cliff. His vocal in this 1976 SNL performance, good lord---one of the best singers of his generation, of any generation. vimeo.com/155135842
You know what could use a listen tonight? Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come" soundtrack.
youtu.be/BpQrLUopf-k?...
youtu.be/BpQrLUopf-k?...
The Harder They Come
YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
You know what could use a listen tonight? Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come" soundtrack.
youtu.be/BpQrLUopf-k?...
youtu.be/BpQrLUopf-k?...
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What was lost with recent federal defunding of 3 out of 9 regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs), written by leaders/staff from Northeast, South Central and Pacific Islands CASCs.
We haven't given up on getting their funding restored, along with other cuts to the rest of the network.
We haven't given up on getting their funding restored, along with other cuts to the rest of the network.
From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers
The people who manage America’s aquifers, wetlands, shorelines and recreation areas rely on federal science as they face new and rising risks in a changing climate.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
What was lost with recent federal defunding of 3 out of 9 regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs), written by leaders/staff from Northeast, South Central and Pacific Islands CASCs.
We haven't given up on getting their funding restored, along with other cuts to the rest of the network.
We haven't given up on getting their funding restored, along with other cuts to the rest of the network.
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"DOGE: It’s your turn to send us a pointless, time-consuming email explaining what exactly it was that you did here." @petridishes.bsky.social imagines DOGE's exit interview:
A DOGE Exit Interview
It’s the agency’s turn to send a pointless, time-consuming email explaining its accomplishments.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
"DOGE: It’s your turn to send us a pointless, time-consuming email explaining what exactly it was that you did here." @petridishes.bsky.social imagines DOGE's exit interview:
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You may wanna look into the concept of Innere Führung.
BLITZER: I want to be precise. Should members of the US military obey clearly illegal orders?
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
You may wanna look into the concept of Innere Führung.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Someone went wild with the company line of credit. That’s a 1955 Ford Delivery, 2x 1955 Cadillacs (one of which is a limo) what I believe is a 1955 Buick (judging by lat sliver of quarter trim & color layout), and a 1955 Oldsmobile.
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Someone went wild with the company line of credit. That’s a 1955 Ford Delivery, 2x 1955 Cadillacs (one of which is a limo) what I believe is a 1955 Buick (judging by lat sliver of quarter trim & color layout), and a 1955 Oldsmobile.
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Ralph Lauren released a USPS commemorative capsule collection.
Ralph Lauren Creates Commemorative Capsule for USPS
The U.S. PostalSservice was established in 1775 and celebrated its 250th anniversary this year.
wwd.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Ralph Lauren released a USPS commemorative capsule collection.
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Timeline cleanse: welcoming fall chum salmon home to Piper’s Creek in Seattle, WA.
November 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Timeline cleanse: welcoming fall chum salmon home to Piper’s Creek in Seattle, WA.
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I like the Small World Holiday overlay.
November 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I like the Small World Holiday overlay.
My schedule makes it so I’m either hitting the gym during the post-school teenage rush, or mid-morning boomer fitness class rush. You know who never gives me trouble about sharing space and accommodating other’s needs with no sense of entitlement? Teenagers.
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
My schedule makes it so I’m either hitting the gym during the post-school teenage rush, or mid-morning boomer fitness class rush. You know who never gives me trouble about sharing space and accommodating other’s needs with no sense of entitlement? Teenagers.
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YOUR TURKEY NEEDS TO COME OUT OF THE FREEZER TODAY 🦃
ATTENTION: today is the day to take your turkey from the freezer and put it in the fridge for thawing
November 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
YOUR TURKEY NEEDS TO COME OUT OF THE FREEZER TODAY 🦃
In an alternative timeline, I’d be a single issue voter: reforming our IP system.
D639,006 - issued in 2011 for a design for a "bamboo open trash can." #DesignPatents
November 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In an alternative timeline, I’d be a single issue voter: reforming our IP system.