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🎧 #137: Jigar Shah wants to fund your Virtual Power Plant"We pay $10 billion per year for balancing the grid using natural gas, peaker plants, etc. when we could be paying that to households for those services instead." Nexus Labs 10,000 words Rated 2023-07-12T08:33:53-0700 - elll
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“Useless Ruby sugar”: Argument forwardingThis is a part of a blog post series about “useless” (or: controversial) syntax elements that emerged in recent Ruby version. The goal of the series is not... zverok.space 4,000 words Rated 2023-11-24T08:45:07-0800 - sethherr
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“Rabbit Test” unwins the HugoI cannot convey the supreme depths to which I'd rather be doing anything else with my Saturday afternoon other than writing this blog post, but here we are. If you have been blessedly insulated from the current furor over the 2023 Hugo Awards -- good for you! (I'm going to have to explain this post… 2024-02-17T17:08:27-0800 SAMANTHA MILLS 2,000 words Rated 2024-02-18T21:22:35-0800 - sethherr
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“It’s,” Complicated: National Grammar Day and Apostrophe Abuse | harm·less drudg·eryRated 2023-03-21T16:57:28-0700 - &e
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“He has a battle rifle”: Police feared Uvalde gunman’s AR-15Rated 2023-03-21T06:37:09-0700 - sethherr
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“Founder Mode” and the Art of MythmakingI’ve never been good at “hot takes”. Anyone who knows anything about marketing can tell you that the best time to share your opinion about something is when everyone is all worked up about it. Hot topics drive clicks and eyeballs and attention en masse. Unfortunately, my internal combustion engine doesn’t run that way. If… 2024-12-17T09:53:35-0800 charity.wtf 9,000 words Rated 2025-01-29T12:39:41-0800 - sethherr
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‘We’ve Been Shaken Out of This Fantasy’: How the Left Sees the War in IsraelA former top aide for Bernie Sanders on how Israel's critics on the political left see the Hamas attack and what this means for deal-making in the region. Politico 2,000 words Rated 2023-10-09T12:54:51-0700 - cindy
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‘We’re changing the clouds.’ An unintended test of geoengineering is fueling record ocean warmthPollution cuts have diminished “ship track” clouds, adding to global warming Science Advances 2,000 words Rated 2023-10-12T17:38:38-0700 - sethherr
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When the Neighbors Don’t Share Your Vision (and That Vision Involves ‘Transformers’ Statues)A professor decorated a sidewalk in Georgetown with 10-foot sculptures of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. The well-heeled locals were not pleased. #Housing #Real Estate #Urban Planning 2023-06-01T08:45:20-0700 The New York Times Noreen Malone ($) 4,000 words Rated 2023-06-01T13:00:11-0700 - cindy
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‘The Justins’ seem like Civil Rights-era throwbacks. But 2023 isn’t 1968.The two young Tennessee legislators gained a national platform after being expelled. How will their mix of religion and politics fly? 2023-08-03T03:00:44-0700 The Washington Post Michelle Boorstein ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-08-03T07:54:26-0700 - sethherr
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‘Any Which Way You Can’ Has More Monkey Sex Scenes Than Every Other Clint Eastwood Movie CombinedAfter proving that he could play a quiet tough guy like no other, Eastwood expanded his horizons and played a quiet tough guy with a pet orangutan. Right, Clyde? 2023-06-30T20:59:00-0700 IndieWire Christian Zilko 200 words Rated 2023-06-30T22:32:14-0700 - Jaog
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‘America Is Under Attack’: Inside the Anti-D.E.I. CrusadeThe backlash against “wokeism” has led a growing number of states to ban D.E.I. programs at public universities. Thousands of emails and other documents reveal the playbook — and grievances — behind one strand of the anti-D.E.I. campaign. #College #Texas 2024-01-20T13:35:53-0800 The New York Times Nicholas Confessore ($) 7,000 words Rated 2024-01-22T18:03:33-0800 - sethherr
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‘A Ticket to Disney’? Politicians Charge Millions to Send Migrants to U.S.The Biden administration vowed to “end the illicit movement” of people through the Darién jungle. But the number of migrants moving through the forest has never been greater — and the profits are too big to pass up. #Colombia #Panama #Politics 2023-09-14T02:03:09-0700 The New York Times Julie Turkewitz, Federico Rios ($) 6,000 words Rated 2023-09-15T13:05:46-0700 - sethherr
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‘A deranged ploy’: how Republicans are fueling the disinformation warsSeveral actions by the far right in the last month could result in a flood of conspiracy theories before the 2024 election 2023-07-10T03:00:11-0700 The Guardian Nick Robins-Early 2,000 words Rated 2023-07-10T04:33:54-0700 - Jaog
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Yves Tumor: Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) Album ReviewRated 2023-03-17T06:10:14-0700 - Jaog
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Your Book Review: The Pale KingFinalist #12 in the Book Review Contest 2024-09-06T08:47:37-0700 astralcodexten.com Astral Codex Ten 30,000 words Rated 2024-09-09T19:59:57-0700 - sethherr
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Your All-Purpose Wonk’s Guide to Why D.C. Statehood Is So HardRated 2023-03-21T14:35:30-0700 - cindy
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Yhwʒ of Shasu-Land (Chapter 2) - Yahweh before IsraelYahweh before Israel - December 2020 Cambridge Core 20,000 words Rated 2023-08-28T21:59:36-0700 - estew
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Yes, Social Media Really Is a Cause of the Epidemic of Teenage Mental IllnessTwo major problems with a review in Nature 2024-04-09T07:55:25-0700 After Babel Jon Haidt 4,000 words Rated 2024-06-14T17:26:50-0700 - sethherr
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Y Combinator's Garry Tan Declares War on San Francisco PoliticsThe CEO of Y Combinator is using his considerable wealth and social media megaphone to attack the progressive agenda. #Elon Musk 2023-09-27T05:00:00-0700 The San Francisco Standard Josh Koehn 4,000 words Rated 2023-09-27T15:38:38-0700 - sethherr
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Y Combinator urges the White House to support Europe's Digital Markets ActYC sent a letter on Wednesday urging the Trump Administration to support Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA). 2025-03-13T13:49:21-0700 TechCrunch Maxwell Zeff 1,000 words Rated 2025-03-14T08:01:43-0700 - sethherr
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Wrong door, wrong driveway: How US got to shoot first, ask laterRated 2023-04-28T07:44:35-0700 - sethherr
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Writing Is My Main Freedom. One Day My Work Disappeared.A software change in my prison-issued electronic tablet ate up my drafts and eliminated basic writing tools. That may sound minor, but try sending a poem to your kid without line breaks. #Michigan 2021-12-16T19:00:00-0800 The Marshall Project Demetrius Buckley 1,000 words Rated 2023-05-19T11:44:44-0700 - sethherr
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Would you live next to co-workers for the right price? This company is betting yesBusinesses like Cook Medical in Indiana say the housing shortage makes it harder to recruit and keep middle-income workers. Now, more companies are building places for employees to rent or even buy. 2023-05-02T02:20:10-0700 NPR Jennifer Ludden, Marisa Peñaloza 2,000 words Rated 2023-05-02T16:13:05-0700 - sethherr
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Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry Relies on Undocumented Immigrants, but the State Won’t Let Them Legally DriveUndocumented immigrants in the state can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farm workers to risk fines and arrest. “It’s a Catch-22 for a lot of folks,” advocates say. 2023-08-03T03:00:00-0700 ProPublica Melissa Sanchez, Maryam Jameel 4,000 words Rated 2023-08-03T05:52:32-0700 - Jaog
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Will America's New Bikers Become Cycling Fans?Cycling's organizers and leaders are working to turn millions of new everyday bikers into supporters of professional cycling. #Cycling #Netflix #Youtube 2022-09-20T16:00:18-0700 Global Sport Matters Brendon Kleen 3,000 words Rated 2023-06-20T14:02:57-0700 - elll
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Wikipedia’s Moment of TruthCan the online encyclopedia help teach A.I. chatbots to get their facts right — without destroying itself in the process? #Artificial Intelligence #Google #Reddit 2023-07-18T02:00:21-0700 The New York Times Jon Gertner ($) 7,000 words Rated 2023-07-20T18:40:22-0700 - sethherr
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Widely used chemical strongly linked to Parkinson’s diseaseCommon environmental contaminant increased rate of neurodegenerative affliction in one population by 70% Science Advances 2,000 words Rated 2023-05-16T10:02:34-0700 - sethherr
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Why “Alone” Is the Best Reality Show Ever MadeJay Caspian Kang writes about the appeal of the reality-TV show “Alone” and other shows about survival in the wilderness. #Nature #Survival #Television 2023-09-06T08:39:42-0700 The New Yorker Jay Caspian Kang 1,000 words Rated 2023-09-06T21:18:24-0700 - sethherr
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Laundry Pods Are Bad. Laundry Sheets Aren’t Any Better.Laundry and dishwasher pods are encased in toxic plastic. Save money and go easier on the planet with these sustainable laundry tips. #Sustainability 2023-06-14T04:42:18-0700 Outside Online Kristin Hostetter 2,000 words Rated 2023-06-20T17:36:16-0700 - &e
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Why This Award-Winning Piece of AI Art Can’t Be CopyrightedMatthew Allen’s AI art won first prize at the Colorado State Fair. But the US government has ruled it can’t be copyrighted because it’s too much “machine” and not enough “human.” #Art #Artificial Intelligence #Culture 2023-09-06T14:13:22-0700 WIRED Kate Knibbs 1,000 words Rated 2023-09-06T18:11:08-0700 - Jaog
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Why Holes at the Bottom of the Ocean Disappear and ReappearScientists made a new discovery about other causes for holes on the seafloor. Find out what is causing the pits to disappear and reappear all over again. #Animals #Ocean 2024-01-18T15:05:00-0800 Atlas Obscura 1,000 words Rated 2024-01-19T08:31:07-0800 - sethherr
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From Deserts to Gardens: Indigenous Land Management Techniques Explained | Lyla June - YouTubeRated 2023-03-24T15:04:28-0700 - cindy
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Why the House will vote to make Washington the 51st US stateRated 2023-03-21T15:06:33-0700 - cindy
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Why Statehood for DC | statehoodRated 2023-03-21T18:10:14-0700 - cindy
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Why Is Narendra Modi So Popular? Tune In to Find Out.The Indian leader, who visits Washington this week, has softened his image at home with an old-fashioned radio show, which feeds a vast social media apparatus. #India #Radio #Social Media 2023-06-20T23:18:15-0700 The New York Times Mujib Mashal ($) 2,000 words Rated 2023-06-21T16:53:36-0700 - elll
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Why Match School And Student Rank?... 2023-07-10T22:39:09-0700 Astral Codex Ten Scott Alexander 45,000 words Rated 2023-07-12T17:04:52-0700 - sethherr
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Why it's so hard to mass produce houses in factories : Planet MoneyRated 2023-04-22T17:05:10-0700 - Jaog
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Why is Git Autocorrect too fast for Formula One drivers?Why does Git's autocorrect wait 0.1s before executing a mistyped command? Let's dig in. 2025-01-13T05:09:15-0800 GitButler Scott Chacon 1,000 words Rated 2025-01-20T06:21:26-0800 - sethherr
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Why Is Everyone on Steroids Now?Across the internet and in gyms everywhere, body-modifying drug use has become ubiquitous, effective and... normal. Can this really be a good thing? 2024-06-05T05:00:00-0700 GQ Rosecrans Baldwin 5,000 words Rated 2024-06-14T17:23:39-0700 - sethherr
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Why House Republicans’ investigations are floppingRated 2023-03-28T04:57:17-0700 - Jaog
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Hospitals Gave Them Meds During Childbirth. Why Did Patients Get In Trouble?Mothers were reported after they were given medications used routinely for pain or in epidurals, to reduce anxiety or to manage blood pressure during cesarean sections. #Doctors #Health Care #Indiana #Pennsylvania #Texas 2024-12-11T03:00:00-0800 The Marshall Project Shoshana Walter 3,000 words Rated 2024-12-28T07:37:30-0800 - sethherr
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Why has nuclear power been a flop?Nuclear is expensive, but it should be cheap #Nuclear power 2021-04-16T02:18:28-0700 The Roots of Progress 5,000 words Rated 2023-05-05T14:06:16-0700 - sethherr
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Why GitHub Actually WonRated 2024-09-11T15:21:57-0700 - sethherr
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Why Gen X Dads Can Appreciate Olivia RodrigoJay Caspian Kang on his appreciation for Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album, “Guts,” as a Gen X dad to a young daughter. #Pop Music 2023-09-13T14:38:00-0700 The New Yorker Jay Caspian Kang 1,000 words Rated 2023-09-13T18:30:32-0700 - Jaog
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A Grand Unified Theory of Why Elon Musk Is So UnfunnyElon Musk's terrible sense of humor: a theory of how the Tesla and Twitter CEO became obsessed with proving that he's funny. 2023-04-13T08:58:53-0700 Rolling Stone Miles Klee ($) 200 words Rated 2023-12-30T13:12:05-0800 - elll
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Why does target=”_blank” have an underscore in front?Ever wondered why you need the underscore in target="_blank" to open a link in a new tab? 2024-10-25T03:00:00-0700 Kyrylo Silin 200 words Rated 2025-02-24T08:33:39-0800 - sethherr
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Why do railway tracks have crushed stones alongside them?Track ballast is the name for the crushed stones next to railway tracks. They are used by Railway Track Designers for numerous reasons 2022-02-18T19:39:00-0800 Alpha Rail 1,000 words Rated 2023-06-05T18:40:52-0700 - cindy
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