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Erik Novales

@yankeefinn.bsky.social

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Erik Novales@yankeefinn.bsky.social · 2mo ago

my obligatory lukewarm take on the wasian stuff: cringe, not something I feel any affinity towards, feels like it centers East Asian and a select few European ethnicities in the exact same way that the label "Asian-American" does

ompuco@ompu.co · 3mo ago

found a whole operation of unmanned youtube channels making completely unchecked long form slop videos where the ai voice simulacra regularly trips up & does this for a full ten minutes every time. all the very legit comments are like "NO! THATS NOT TRUE! YOU LIE HE DID NOT" & never acknowledge it.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 5mo ago

If you’re roughly my age, it’s wild to reflect on the optimism for the future Americans felt when Obama was elected — young Americans spontaneously took to the streets to celebrate! — and contrast with what we face today. The falloff over the past 18 years is hard to process.

Janne M. Korhonen@jmkorhonen.fi · 5mo ago

More from the “what happens when you vote in a right wing government” department. Unemployment has skyrocketed in Finland, aided by massive and badly timed (procyclical) cuts that demolished domestic consumption, and is now the highest of all OECD countries.

Finland has the highest unemployment rate among OECD countries.
Rebecca Saltzman@rebeccaforec.bsky.social · 6mo ago

BART's newly released concepts for what they'll do if Connect Bay Area transit funding measure fails are terrifying. Phase 1: 63% train hours cut & 10 station closures Phase 2: Cumulative 70% train hours cut, 15 station closures Phase 3 (if required): END BART SERVICE We must pass the measure! 🧵

“Measure Fails” Budget Phasing Strategy Phase 1 - In January 2027: • 63% train hours cut and 10 station closures (20% of stations) • 30% fare increase • Target $30M of (half-year) reductions in fleet/non-fleet maintenance, police, and system support • Balance remainder of FY27 with one-time resources and financial deferrals • Assess: ridership/revenue impacts; performance of system support; impacts/risks of asset closures; and determine if Phase 2 can be safely implemented Phase 2 - If feasible, in FY28 (July 2027 service change): • Cumulative 70% train hours cut, 15 station closures (30% of stations), and segment closures (32 miles or 25% of system length) • Cumulative 50% fare increase • Target over $130M of cumulative budget reductions in fleet/non-fleet maintenance, cleaning, police, and system support • Defer remaining capital allocations • Based on observed conditions of closed system segments, study options and tradeoffs for stopping train service Phase 3 - When required: • If determined BART can’t safely or legally operate with available resources, stop passenger service • Use existing District tax revenues to secure system assets • Work to determine system’s future
Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."

Erik Novales@yankeefinn.bsky.social · 7mo ago

My mouse (Razer Basilisk v2) started going a little flaky recently, after almost exactly 6 years of service. I have no idea if that's the expected lifespan, shorter than normal, etc. But it's irritating when something non-essential (the DPI switching button) breaking prompts me to replace it.