David Thompson
@flockofbirbs.bsky.social
CTO @ Spritely Institute building distributed social tech https://spritely.institute
Worcester, MA area - he/him
Blog: https://dthompson.us/
I'm on the fediverse at https://toot.cat/@dthompson
Worcester, MA area - he/him
Blog: https://dthompson.us/
I'm on the fediverse at https://toot.cat/@dthompson
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new bloggery: a look back on the last couple years of developments in v8's garbage collector
wingolog.org/archives/202...
wingolog.org/archives/202...
the last couple years in v8's garbage collector — wingolog
wingolog: article: the last couple years in v8's garbage collector
wingolog.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
new bloggery: a look back on the last couple years of developments in v8's garbage collector
wingolog.org/archives/202...
wingolog.org/archives/202...
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An e-ink display can be used as the front panel on a Steam Machine (used for testing by Valve, will not be for sale) youtu.be/bWUxObt1efQ?...
November 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
An e-ink display can be used as the front panel on a Steam Machine (used for testing by Valve, will not be for sale) youtu.be/bWUxObt1efQ?...
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Gregg Turkington offers a Behind-The-Scenes look in VFA Presents: DVD to VHS Conversion
Watch now on HEI: heinetwork.tv/more/vfa-pre...
Watch now on HEI: heinetwork.tv/more/vfa-pre...
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Gregg Turkington offers a Behind-The-Scenes look in VFA Presents: DVD to VHS Conversion
Watch now on HEI: heinetwork.tv/more/vfa-pre...
Watch now on HEI: heinetwork.tv/more/vfa-pre...
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So it turns out... the US air travel system was incredibly, deeply dependent on federal funding to just run day-to-day all this time, to the benefit of private airline shareholders, when everyone thinks that state-run trains are leeching off the government. Weird!
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
So it turns out... the US air travel system was incredibly, deeply dependent on federal funding to just run day-to-day all this time, to the benefit of private airline shareholders, when everyone thinks that state-run trains are leeching off the government. Weird!
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Democratic New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani concludes victory speech with "My Generation" by Limp Bizkit in Brooklyn, New York (2025)
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Democratic New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani concludes victory speech with "My Generation" by Limp Bizkit in Brooklyn, New York (2025)
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listening to mamdani brimming with abstract intellectual pride whilst feeling physically in my bones that i yet again got punished for caring about the cursed city of worcester massachusetts
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
listening to mamdani brimming with abstract intellectual pride whilst feeling physically in my bones that i yet again got punished for caring about the cursed city of worcester massachusetts
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If you're a leftist this is the best day since... when
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
If you're a leftist this is the best day since... when
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the biggest takeaway? Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is the most important, influential cultural product of the century (so far)
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
the biggest takeaway? Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is the most important, influential cultural product of the century (so far)
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🚨🚨 It's election day!!
In Worcester margins can be super thin! Your vote really matters!
Mayor:
✅ King
AL CC:
✅ Davis
✅ Kamara
✅ King
✅ Pepple
✅ Sarkodieh
D1: ✅ Linhares
D2: ✅ Bilotta
D3: <- Cursed
D4: ✅ Ojeda
D5: ✅ Haxhiaj
AL School:
✅ Mailman
✅ Sakyi-Lamptey
C: ✅ Jattan-Singh
E: ✅ Medina
In Worcester margins can be super thin! Your vote really matters!
Mayor:
✅ King
AL CC:
✅ Davis
✅ Kamara
✅ King
✅ Pepple
✅ Sarkodieh
D1: ✅ Linhares
D2: ✅ Bilotta
D3: <- Cursed
D4: ✅ Ojeda
D5: ✅ Haxhiaj
AL School:
✅ Mailman
✅ Sakyi-Lamptey
C: ✅ Jattan-Singh
E: ✅ Medina
November 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🚨🚨 It's election day!!
In Worcester margins can be super thin! Your vote really matters!
Mayor:
✅ King
AL CC:
✅ Davis
✅ Kamara
✅ King
✅ Pepple
✅ Sarkodieh
D1: ✅ Linhares
D2: ✅ Bilotta
D3: <- Cursed
D4: ✅ Ojeda
D5: ✅ Haxhiaj
AL School:
✅ Mailman
✅ Sakyi-Lamptey
C: ✅ Jattan-Singh
E: ✅ Medina
In Worcester margins can be super thin! Your vote really matters!
Mayor:
✅ King
AL CC:
✅ Davis
✅ Kamara
✅ King
✅ Pepple
✅ Sarkodieh
D1: ✅ Linhares
D2: ✅ Bilotta
D3: <- Cursed
D4: ✅ Ojeda
D5: ✅ Haxhiaj
AL School:
✅ Mailman
✅ Sakyi-Lamptey
C: ✅ Jattan-Singh
E: ✅ Medina
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A few days after the presidential election one year ago, we went to Fordham Road in the Bronx.
It was a little different last week.
It was a little different last week.
November 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A few days after the presidential election one year ago, we went to Fordham Road in the Bronx.
It was a little different last week.
It was a little different last week.
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A tribute to Hollywood's favorite ghouls 🍿🎃
October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A tribute to Hollywood's favorite ghouls 🍿🎃
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it has been a while, but whoo, new bloggery: "wastrel, a profligate implementation of webassembly" https://wingolog.org/archives/2025/10/30/wastrel-a-profligate-implementation-of-webassembly
wastrel, a profligate implementation of webassembly — wingolog
wingolog: article: wastrel, a profligate implementation of webassembly
wingolog.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
it has been a while, but whoo, new bloggery: "wastrel, a profligate implementation of webassembly" https://wingolog.org/archives/2025/10/30/wastrel-a-profligate-implementation-of-webassembly
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TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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New System Crafters today focused on Hoot! www.youtube.com/live/0jvN_qW...
What's New in Guile Hoot? - System Crafters Live!
YouTube video by System Crafters
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
New System Crafters today focused on Hoot! www.youtube.com/live/0jvN_qW...
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Hoot, our Scheme to WASM compiler, version 0.7.0 is out! spritely.institute/news/hoot-0-...
A whole bunch of quality of life improvements! Importing Guile modules is easier, more common scheme library (SRFI) support, and much more!
Get it while it's hot, and enjoy this cozy release!
A whole bunch of quality of life improvements! Importing Guile modules is easier, more common scheme library (SRFI) support, and much more!
Get it while it's hot, and enjoy this cozy release!
Hoot 0.7.0 released! — Spritely Institute
spritely.institute
October 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Hoot, our Scheme to WASM compiler, version 0.7.0 is out! spritely.institute/news/hoot-0-...
A whole bunch of quality of life improvements! Importing Guile modules is easier, more common scheme library (SRFI) support, and much more!
Get it while it's hot, and enjoy this cozy release!
A whole bunch of quality of life improvements! Importing Guile modules is easier, more common scheme library (SRFI) support, and much more!
Get it while it's hot, and enjoy this cozy release!
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WELL HOW ABOUT THAT
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
WELL HOW ABOUT THAT
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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We passed our first tests with flying colors!
The first new Amtrak Cascades train is set to depart the test track in Pueblo, CO following several months of testing. Next, it heads out for more testing on the east coast before starting service in the PNW in 2026. This is the 1st of 7 new trainsets.
The first new Amtrak Cascades train is set to depart the test track in Pueblo, CO following several months of testing. Next, it heads out for more testing on the east coast before starting service in the PNW in 2026. This is the 1st of 7 new trainsets.
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We passed our first tests with flying colors!
The first new Amtrak Cascades train is set to depart the test track in Pueblo, CO following several months of testing. Next, it heads out for more testing on the east coast before starting service in the PNW in 2026. This is the 1st of 7 new trainsets.
The first new Amtrak Cascades train is set to depart the test track in Pueblo, CO following several months of testing. Next, it heads out for more testing on the east coast before starting service in the PNW in 2026. This is the 1st of 7 new trainsets.
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We have a new website for the Northeast Corridor High-Speed Rail project, with illustrative graphics. nec.transitcosts.com
How to Build High-Speed Rail on the Northeast Corridor
An interactive site presenting the North East Corridor proposal by Marron Institute's Transportation and Land Use Group, authored by Alon Levy.
nec.transitcosts.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We have a new website for the Northeast Corridor High-Speed Rail project, with illustrative graphics. nec.transitcosts.com
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Can you verify that Grok?
October 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Can you verify that Grok?
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What the fuck?! MassLive is now using generative "AI" to create articles, which would be bad enough in any context but is especially egregious when publishing allegations that someone committed a crime.
@masslive.bsky.social #Massachusetts #mapoli
www.masslive.com/news/2025/10...
@masslive.bsky.social #Massachusetts #mapoli
www.masslive.com/news/2025/10...
October 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
What the fuck?! MassLive is now using generative "AI" to create articles, which would be bad enough in any context but is especially egregious when publishing allegations that someone committed a crime.
@masslive.bsky.social #Massachusetts #mapoli
www.masslive.com/news/2025/10...
@masslive.bsky.social #Massachusetts #mapoli
www.masslive.com/news/2025/10...
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Spritely Goblins v0.17.0: Persistence is better than ever! spritely.institute/news/spritel...
Our distributed programming system Goblins has a brand new persistence system named Bloblin which is LIGHTNING fast! Your programs smoothly serialize and BAM, reawaken! Let's go!
Our distributed programming system Goblins has a brand new persistence system named Bloblin which is LIGHTNING fast! Your programs smoothly serialize and BAM, reawaken! Let's go!
October 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Spritely Goblins v0.17.0: Persistence is better than ever! spritely.institute/news/spritel...
Our distributed programming system Goblins has a brand new persistence system named Bloblin which is LIGHTNING fast! Your programs smoothly serialize and BAM, reawaken! Let's go!
Our distributed programming system Goblins has a brand new persistence system named Bloblin which is LIGHTNING fast! Your programs smoothly serialize and BAM, reawaken! Let's go!
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I was married but I'm not married any more. Women don't like the vehicle.
October 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I was married but I'm not married any more. Women don't like the vehicle.