So much of the infrastructure we are rebuilding once existed. Los Angeles once had a sprawling network of passenger light rail that extended from Santa Monica to San Bernardino.

David Ho@davidho.bsky.social · 3d ago

Is everyone aware of the General Motors streetcar conspiracy? In the mid-20th century, auto and oil interests bought up electric streetcar systems across the US and systematically replaced them with bus routes and paved roads, funneling commuters toward private cars.

Maybe it is because they usually blend in so well with the environment and are rarely seen, but I always appreciate seeing a stick bug.

The raccoons have not only eaten most of the pond fish, but now use the netting as a trampoline.

Just a reminder that it is the President’s and the Federal Government’s primary responsibility for national defense and to protect the US from foreign attacks.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 5d ago

President Trump blamed Minnesota’s government for a cyberattack that targeted over 30 water systems, even as federal officials suspect Iran’s involvement. “I blame it on Minnesota because they’re grossly incompetent,” Trump said to Cabinet officials.

Oh wow, I thought this was a @nytpitchbot.bsky.social headline.

Another example of the regime wasting taxpayer money in pursuit of an unpopular political agenda and an administration that openly despises criticism from American citizens.

Barb McQuade@barbmcquade.bsky.social · 5d ago

This case was doomed from the start. If there is to be a DOJ “weaponization” fund, as Trump insists, let’s start the payouts with this one. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

Feels like it should be Friday, but nope, only Thursday.

Looks like a likely surface rupture with a scarp in this video clip. Will be curious to find out more and where this is in relation to the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake ruptures.

Dr. Amilcar Carrera-Cevallos@acarrerac.bsky.social · last wk.

The earthquake in Kumamoto has clearly demonstrated its power and intensity. I received a video from the area where the epicentre of the tremor was located. #earthquake #terremoto #Japan #japon

Nearly full moon in the last light of a windy Sunday.

A fine day on the Sonoma Coast at Salt Point SP. was able to get there before the crowds and the wind really picked up.

The Smithsonian does not belong to the President or a political party. It BELONGS TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE! We will not let them rewrite our history! We will fight back in Congress, the Courts, and in our Communities because this is OUR story!

Rep. Stansbury: Standing Up to the President's Political Witch Hunt at the Smithsonian

YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury

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It's a scam all the way down. Taylor Farms gave MAGA Inc. $1M USD less than a week after FDA postponed implementation of food traceability rules. www.patreon.com/mattbc/posts...

Matthew Cortland (they)@matthewcort.land · 3w ago

My pre-write turned out to be 70% a. CDC's comms have been wildly irresponsible; b. If I couldn't prove lettuce is not from Taylor Farms, I wouldn't eat it; c. Taylor Farms gave MAGA Inc. $1M USD less than a week after FDA postponed food traceability rules. www.patreon.com/mattbc/posts...

I miss the mental engagement of driving a stick. Except for navigating some certain really steep hills in San Francisco.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 3w ago

Driving a manual vehicle is a lost art. Hopes of a revival have fallen flat. With the rise of EVs and autonomous vehicles, only a few die-hards are holding on.

Explore our Postfire Debris Flow database, an interactive map of debris flow events since 2000, built on data from government agencies, media, scientific literature, and the public. www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/landslid...

Yesterday, WIRED learned that Madison Square Garden was suing us for our accurate reporting. We stand by our work. That’s why we’re removing the paywall from two of the MSG stories they don’t want you to read, making them free for everyone.

More good cloud action this evening.

Excellent sunset cloud action in SF tonight

This loaf of sourdough I baked today nailed it.

Tomorrow is the deadline for submitting a comment to stop the administration from dismantling U.S. science. There are nearly 280,000 public comments filed so far! But! Do not assume they are all, or even most, against the proposal. This is a key pillar of Project 2029 - wind down federal R&D.

Costa Samaras@costasamaras.com · 4w ago

Here’s a great resource to help write a comment this weekend before the deadline, by @colesci.bsky.social and @cdelawalla.bsky.social: www.standupforscience.foundation/policy-and-a...

Monday is the deadline for public comment! The Heritage Foundation has been mobilizing its members to leave comments in favor of the rule change, so every unique comment matters (don’t use a form letter or copy/paste—similar comments are batched and treated as one).

Bethany Brookshire@beebrookshire.bsky.social · 4w ago

There's an OMB rule change that would require political oversight of scientific grants, and could pull any that don't "reflect presidential priorities" Another country has tried this before! It was the USSR and it was called Lysenkoism. By @thsaey.bsky.social www.sciencenews.org/article/omb-...

Did they rebuild the Wall of Sound at the Hollywood Bowl?? @thebanderson.bsky.social 🤣

Vacation is over. Hope to return soon.

The Trump admin is doubling down on its intention to destroy American science. Scientific expertise – not politicians – should be in charge of our science. We need everyone in this fight. Take action against the OMB proposal here:  zurl.co/k2Cj5 Article: zurl.co/F5zCu

Trump administration stands by controversial OMB proposal despite growing resistance

White House denies requests to extend public comment deadline on its plan to give political appointees control over science funding

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Hard to imagine a nicer day up here.

“When the last bolt of sunshine hits the mountain…”

Imagine having your wedding overshadowed by Cabo Verde

Just ten days left to add a comment to 47,000-plus already submitted.

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule

Russell Vought is going to destroy American Science

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Wondering about that M3.8 earthquake near Oak Harbor last night? PNSN Director and Washington State Seismologist @haroldtobin.bsky.social explains what we recorded and how PNSN is monitoring the seismic activity.

Finally, a view of Mt Rainier (with Mt Rainier tissue box dispenser for scale) @phaneritic.bsky.social

Spent the morning wandering around the Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve near Olympia. No one is sure how these were formed, but hypotheses include glacial/permafrost processes, earthquakes (which I don’t think is likely), and rodent activity.