Thomas Claburn
@lot49.com
Journalism: https://www.theregister.com/Author/Thomas-Claburn
Fiction: https://lot49.com
Code: https://github.com/dotnaught
Fiction: https://lot49.com
Code: https://github.com/dotnaught
Reposted by Thomas Claburn
Testing a new RSScal.com feature...
AI Di(e)gest
Or why we can't have nice things
rsscal.com
September 4, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Testing a new RSScal.com feature...
Not everyone has Dolly's voice, but still...
THE SISTERS OF MERCY - Jolene
YouTube video by Dark Tendencies
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Not everyone has Dolly's voice, but still...
5vex5ve
A word puzzle: rearrange scrambled letters into five five-letter words on a 5×5 grid.
lot49.com
August 23, 2026 at 12:59 AM
5vex5ve
A word puzzle: rearrange scrambled letters into five five-letter words on a 5×5 grid.
lot49.com
August 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Reposted by Thomas Claburn
The effective federal corporate income tax rate:
1950: 50%
1990: 25%
2020: 13%
Stop asking "but how we will pay for it?" Restore the corporate tax rate.
That is how we will pay for it.
1950: 50%
1990: 25%
2020: 13%
Stop asking "but how we will pay for it?" Restore the corporate tax rate.
That is how we will pay for it.
August 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The effective federal corporate income tax rate:
1950: 50%
1990: 25%
2020: 13%
Stop asking "but how we will pay for it?" Restore the corporate tax rate.
That is how we will pay for it.
1950: 50%
1990: 25%
2020: 13%
Stop asking "but how we will pay for it?" Restore the corporate tax rate.
That is how we will pay for it.
Why is an owner necessary in this scenario?
The Tacoma Police Department estimates over 30 cats were free-roaming on board a deserted watercraft Thursday - with no sign of the owner.
A ghost ship with a crew of cats? Empty boat near Tacoma beach full of mews
The Tacoma Police Department estimates over 30 cats were free-roaming on board a deserted watercraft Thursday - with no sign of the owner.
bit.ly
August 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Why is an owner necessary in this scenario?
Reposted by Thomas Claburn
ok but pulitzer for whoever got this shot, it’s so good
August 6, 2026 at 3:46 AM
ok but pulitzer for whoever got this shot, it’s so good
Reposted by Thomas Claburn
"Can I take you to a restaurant that's got glass tables?
You can watch yourself while you are eating"
You can watch yourself while you are eating"
August 3, 2026 at 1:59 AM
"Can I take you to a restaurant that's got glass tables?
You can watch yourself while you are eating"
You can watch yourself while you are eating"
My word-guessing game has finally been approved by Apple after 17 days. All it took was two-hours on hold.
apps.apple.com/us/app/5vex5...
The v1.1 update is now in the review queue.
If interested but unwilling to part with $1, there's a free web version (already at v1.1).
lot49.com/5vex5ve
apps.apple.com/us/app/5vex5...
The v1.1 update is now in the review queue.
If interested but unwilling to part with $1, there's a free web version (already at v1.1).
lot49.com/5vex5ve
5vex5ve App - App Store
Download 5vex5ve by Lot 49 Labs, LLC on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like 5vex5ve.
apps.apple.com
July 22, 2026 at 12:04 AM
My word-guessing game has finally been approved by Apple after 17 days. All it took was two-hours on hold.
apps.apple.com/us/app/5vex5...
The v1.1 update is now in the review queue.
If interested but unwilling to part with $1, there's a free web version (already at v1.1).
lot49.com/5vex5ve
apps.apple.com/us/app/5vex5...
The v1.1 update is now in the review queue.
If interested but unwilling to part with $1, there's a free web version (already at v1.1).
lot49.com/5vex5ve
Reposted by Thomas Claburn
Reposted by Thomas Claburn
at this point, the beware of dog sign seems like propaganda
July 11, 2026 at 1:23 PM
at this point, the beware of dog sign seems like propaganda
Reposted by Thomas Claburn
January 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM
The hinge butterfly (Cardineus Papilio) is the most widely know member of the Articulidae family. It is non-migratory and once installed, it can be very difficult to remove. If denied its preferred diet of fingers and door jamb, it will hibernate harmlessly for decades.
July 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The hinge butterfly (Cardineus Papilio) is the most widely know member of the Articulidae family. It is non-migratory and once installed, it can be very difficult to remove. If denied its preferred diet of fingers and door jamb, it will hibernate harmlessly for decades.
Startup launches new paintball training challenge.
Every day is like “this company is trying to build a gateway to hell” yet we are all supposed to pretend like everything is fine.
This startup wants to turn the world into a searchable video feed, starting in San Francisco
Orchestra has installed more than 100 cameras in San Francisco. Next up: 900 more, then the rest of the world.
www.businessinsider.com
July 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Startup launches new paintball training challenge.
Lot 49 Labs has a new word game...
5vex5ve
A word puzzle: rearrange scrambled letters into five five-letter words on a 5×5 grid.
lot49.com
July 1, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Lot 49 Labs has a new word game...
My time-wasting game Blocfall is now available in the iOS App store (after several years in hiding):
apps.apple.com/us/app/blocf...
There's also the web app for those who prefer less gatekeeping:
lot49.com/blocfall
apps.apple.com/us/app/blocf...
There's also the web app for those who prefer less gatekeeping:
lot49.com/blocfall
Blocfall App - App Store
Download Blocfall by Lot 49 Labs, LLC on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Blocfall.
apps.apple.com
June 25, 2026 at 12:09 AM
My time-wasting game Blocfall is now available in the iOS App store (after several years in hiding):
apps.apple.com/us/app/blocf...
There's also the web app for those who prefer less gatekeeping:
lot49.com/blocfall
apps.apple.com/us/app/blocf...
There's also the web app for those who prefer less gatekeeping:
lot49.com/blocfall
Reposted by Thomas Claburn
Reposted by Thomas Claburn
It's too late for today, so this is tomorrow's Song of the Day. TAKE NOTE.
BLOODYWOOD - NU DELHI (Official Video)
YouTube video by Bloodywood
www.youtube.com
June 21, 2026 at 6:06 AM
It's too late for today, so this is tomorrow's Song of the Day. TAKE NOTE.