Alan
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Thorns, Timbers, BvB.
Beer brewing
Beer brewing
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As a once avid homebrewer I gave my stuff away this past year. Even then it’s sitting at my friend’s house collecting dust. It’s a lot of fun but the cost to make it and time wasn’t worth it anymore. Even my hops I’m giving away to Amory’s Tomb.
December 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As a once avid homebrewer I gave my stuff away this past year. Even then it’s sitting at my friend’s house collecting dust. It’s a lot of fun but the cost to make it and time wasn’t worth it anymore. Even my hops I’m giving away to Amory’s Tomb.
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The oldest homebrew shop in America is closing. FH Steinbart was not just a small business, though—it was a critical part of the connective tissue that helped make Portland Beervana.
FH Steinbart, America’s Oldest Homebrew Store, 1918-2025 — Beervana
The oldest homebrew shop in America is closing. FH Steinbart was not just a small business, though—it was a critical part of the connective tissue that helped make Portland Beervana.
www.beervanablog.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The oldest homebrew shop in America is closing. FH Steinbart was not just a small business, though—it was a critical part of the connective tissue that helped make Portland Beervana.
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the thing is, this is a *huge* opportunity for us to simultaneously optimize our communities to minimize car usage while maximizing the cars we do use are electric and autonomous, especially in urban areas. remains to be seen who is at the table to write these policies, though.
the thing is, this is a *huge* opportunity for us to simultaneously optimize our communities to minimize car usage while maximizing the cars we do use are electric and autonomous, especially in urban areas. remains to be seen who is at the table to write these policies, though.
My skepticism about Waymo in Minneapolis is not about safety or jobs, it’s similar to how I worry about EVs and cheap electricity despite their clear benefits, I don’t want us to keep designing everything around cars
December 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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the thing is, this is a *huge* opportunity for us to simultaneously optimize our communities to minimize car usage while maximizing the cars we do use are electric and autonomous, especially in urban areas. remains to be seen who is at the table to write these policies, though.
the thing is, this is a *huge* opportunity for us to simultaneously optimize our communities to minimize car usage while maximizing the cars we do use are electric and autonomous, especially in urban areas. remains to be seen who is at the table to write these policies, though.
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The Trump admin's claim that it was targeting criminal aliens was always bullshit, and it's just hard for me to believe that most Americans don't know that. And assuming they do, this signals just how broken our society has become—it's a sick game we're playing.
December 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Trump admin's claim that it was targeting criminal aliens was always bullshit, and it's just hard for me to believe that most Americans don't know that. And assuming they do, this signals just how broken our society has become—it's a sick game we're playing.
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Extraordinary close-up of spider thread wins Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2025 | Discover Wildlife
#photography
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/photography/royal-society-publishing-photography-competition-2025-winners
#photography
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/photography/royal-society-publishing-photography-competition-2025-winners
December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Extraordinary close-up of spider thread wins Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2025 | Discover Wildlife
#photography
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/photography/royal-society-publishing-photography-competition-2025-winners
#photography
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/photography/royal-society-publishing-photography-competition-2025-winners
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“the USPS must turn a profit” makes me want to set things on fire
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
🚨SCOOP: Amazon is preparing to sever ties with USPS and expand its shipping network as a true coast-to-coast rival.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
Amazon explores cutting ties with USPS, building its own delivery network
Amazon looks into expanding its nationwide delivery network and giving up its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“the USPS must turn a profit” makes me want to set things on fire
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
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Wow, this computer monitor is sooo big that it needs a remote! Looks like we will have to add that, while still not adding an annoying android device on it that you hate.
December 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Wow, this computer monitor is sooo big that it needs a remote! Looks like we will have to add that, while still not adding an annoying android device on it that you hate.
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They should continue to make progressively larger OLED monitors until they make a 65" one that's just the same size and shape as a TV and sell it for the same price as a TV.
December 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
They should continue to make progressively larger OLED monitors until they make a 65" one that's just the same size and shape as a TV and sell it for the same price as a TV.
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There is a fifth wave of ska, beyond that which is known to rude boys
December 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
There is a fifth wave of ska, beyond that which is known to rude boys
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so the Mazda3 five-door remains the best looking car you can buy in America and I am fortunate to somehow have two identical white ones on my street (unrelated to each other!) but the previous 6 wagon was gorgeous & rumors are the new 6e will have a wagon variant soon.,,
December 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
so the Mazda3 five-door remains the best looking car you can buy in America and I am fortunate to somehow have two identical white ones on my street (unrelated to each other!) but the previous 6 wagon was gorgeous & rumors are the new 6e will have a wagon variant soon.,,
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these cars get, in order
37 mpg
45 mpg
45 mpg
wish we could buy one here!
37 mpg
45 mpg
45 mpg
wish we could buy one here!
December 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
these cars get, in order
37 mpg
45 mpg
45 mpg
wish we could buy one here!
37 mpg
45 mpg
45 mpg
wish we could buy one here!
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Oh this is relevant for the 10th time in a calendar year? Cool.
I believe we have evolved past the need for Jessica Berman at the helm of the NWSL at this point.
December 4, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Oh this is relevant for the 10th time in a calendar year? Cool.
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It is explicitly stated in the CBA that there is no maximum salary under the current salary cap, which it seems the Spirit are not contesting and simply want to pay a third of to Trinity Rodman
Another important note here: Bloomberg reports that the NWSLPA has filed a grievance "based on the details of the contract being fair and compliant" with the CBA.
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 AM
It is explicitly stated in the CBA that there is no maximum salary under the current salary cap, which it seems the Spirit are not contesting and simply want to pay a third of to Trinity Rodman
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"We want Trinity in the NWSL and we will fight for her." -Jessica Berman, November 20, 2025
As always, actions speak louder than words.
As always, actions speak louder than words.
NEW: The Spirit came up with a multi-million dollar offer to keep Trinity Rodman in the league, which she was ready to accept. It was vetoed by NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, according to sources.
Where's it leave negotiations? Great question. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Where's it leave negotiations? Great question. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
NWSL commissioner rejects Spirit’s offer to keep Trinity Rodman in the league
According to sources, the NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance on Rodman’s behalf with the league.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM
"We want Trinity in the NWSL and we will fight for her." -Jessica Berman, November 20, 2025
As always, actions speak louder than words.
As always, actions speak louder than words.
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one of my favorite interactions I've ever had is when a Japanese guy in like his 40s, asked me, with a slightly bewildered tone "where do you even hear about this shit? even Japanese people don't know this" in regards to me talking about some old untranslated game
the world is vast! many games!
the world is vast! many games!
there’s no possible way there can exist as many PS1 hidden gems as are being discovered
the only explanation is that people are producing brand-new PS1 deep cuts and backdating them to 1998
the only explanation is that people are producing brand-new PS1 deep cuts and backdating them to 1998
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
one of my favorite interactions I've ever had is when a Japanese guy in like his 40s, asked me, with a slightly bewildered tone "where do you even hear about this shit? even Japanese people don't know this" in regards to me talking about some old untranslated game
the world is vast! many games!
the world is vast! many games!
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Me to my friend’s cat: lol. it’s almost like you like the box better than the toy! haha! that is so funny. what the heck.
Cat: If you loved a joke as much as the laugh, the sun as much as its warmth, your lover as much as their love, you too would love the box as much as the toy, two-legs.
Cat: If you loved a joke as much as the laugh, the sun as much as its warmth, your lover as much as their love, you too would love the box as much as the toy, two-legs.
July 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Me to my friend’s cat: lol. it’s almost like you like the box better than the toy! haha! that is so funny. what the heck.
Cat: If you loved a joke as much as the laugh, the sun as much as its warmth, your lover as much as their love, you too would love the box as much as the toy, two-legs.
Cat: If you loved a joke as much as the laugh, the sun as much as its warmth, your lover as much as their love, you too would love the box as much as the toy, two-legs.
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OK! SO! I have made the ultimate illustration of this.
Ariana Grande November 2024 (interview) vs Cynthia Erivo November 2025 (audiobook recording by the author)
Ariana Grande November 2024 (interview) vs Cynthia Erivo November 2025 (audiobook recording by the author)
December 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
OK! SO! I have made the ultimate illustration of this.
Ariana Grande November 2024 (interview) vs Cynthia Erivo November 2025 (audiobook recording by the author)
Ariana Grande November 2024 (interview) vs Cynthia Erivo November 2025 (audiobook recording by the author)
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a load-bearing component of “the magic of Christmas” is the invisible domestic labor of moms
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
Because you're an adult you fucking muppet. You gotta pay the magic forward.
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
a load-bearing component of “the magic of Christmas” is the invisible domestic labor of moms
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
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Story of the Year award goes to Rob moving into his new place and discovering… everything. Just everything.
December 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Story of the Year award goes to Rob moving into his new place and discovering… everything. Just everything.
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This composition had eluded me for nearly a decade, but yesterday I was finally able to capture it. A train rolled through just as the Duquesne Incline was crossing over the tracks in #Pittsburgh, creating a picture perfect winter scene. It was worth the hours and hours I've waited over the years.
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This composition had eluded me for nearly a decade, but yesterday I was finally able to capture it. A train rolled through just as the Duquesne Incline was crossing over the tracks in #Pittsburgh, creating a picture perfect winter scene. It was worth the hours and hours I've waited over the years.
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if i use low sodium chicken stock instead of water to make chicken stock with this chicken carcass i bet it'll unlock the Ultra Broth
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
if i use low sodium chicken stock instead of water to make chicken stock with this chicken carcass i bet it'll unlock the Ultra Broth