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Harps are notoriously slow to tune and quick to go out of tune. Does anyone make a self-tuning #harp yet? Eg with a pickup on each string to check its pitch as it's played, and automatic devices to tune it
October 3, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Harps are notoriously slow to tune and quick to go out of tune. Does anyone make a self-tuning #harp yet? Eg with a pickup on each string to check its pitch as it's played, and automatic devices to tune it
No car should be connected. All "smart" capabilities should be provided via a phone, and the APIs for that should be open. The car itself should not have internet access.
Not only would this improve privacy and security, it would also mean that the "smart" functionality doesn't break when the […]
Not only would this improve privacy and security, it would also mean that the "smart" functionality doesn't break when the […]
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pnw.zone
September 29, 2026 at 8:17 PM
No car should be connected. All "smart" capabilities should be provided via a phone, and the APIs for that should be open. The car itself should not have internet access.
Not only would this improve privacy and security, it would also mean that the "smart" functionality doesn't break when the […]
Not only would this improve privacy and security, it would also mean that the "smart" functionality doesn't break when the […]
As BC's population grew over the last decades, why did we have a medical healthcare shortage but not a dental healthcare shortage?
Did the number of practising dentists keep pace with population? Where did they come from (universities, immigration?) and why didn't the same happen for doctors? […]
Did the number of practising dentists keep pace with population? Where did they come from (universities, immigration?) and why didn't the same happen for doctors? […]
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pnw.zone
September 25, 2026 at 7:42 PM
As BC's population grew over the last decades, why did we have a medical healthcare shortage but not a dental healthcare shortage?
Did the number of practising dentists keep pace with population? Where did they come from (universities, immigration?) and why didn't the same happen for doctors? […]
Did the number of practising dentists keep pace with population? Where did they come from (universities, immigration?) and why didn't the same happen for doctors? […]
RE: https://mastodon.roundpond.net/@CartyBoston/117280480490731601
Giving 98%: it all, minus number 2%
Giving 98%: it all, minus number 2%
mastodon.roundpond.net
September 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM
RE: https://mastodon.roundpond.net/@CartyBoston/117280480490731601
Giving 98%: it all, minus number 2%
Giving 98%: it all, minus number 2%
"Prime Minister Mark Carney said in July he doesn't "see the value" in using energy exports as a bargaining chip. Carney said being a reliable supplier is important."
Yes it's important to be a reliable trading partner. But when the other country is breaking its trade agreements and openly […]
Yes it's important to be a reliable trading partner. But when the other country is breaking its trade agreements and openly […]
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pnw.zone
September 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
"Prime Minister Mark Carney said in July he doesn't "see the value" in using energy exports as a bargaining chip. Carney said being a reliable supplier is important."
Yes it's important to be a reliable trading partner. But when the other country is breaking its trade agreements and openly […]
Yes it's important to be a reliable trading partner. But when the other country is breaking its trade agreements and openly […]
Someone send Straya more big sticks, so they can keep punching on!
September 11, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Someone send Straya more big sticks, so they can keep punching on!
Why is it the taxes and development fees that always need to drop, and not the price of the land?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-housing-starts-drop-9.7315071
#bcpoli
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-housing-starts-drop-9.7315071
#bcpoli
August 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Why is it the taxes and development fees that always need to drop, and not the price of the land?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-housing-starts-drop-9.7315071
#bcpoli
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-housing-starts-drop-9.7315071
#bcpoli
RE: https://mastodon.social/@fesshole/117110106128436553
In this brave new world of biotechnology, where we can program yeast like we program computers, how long until chain restaurants start quietly auctioning off "scent-placement" in their customers' flatulence, via customised food additives?
In this brave new world of biotechnology, where we can program yeast like we program computers, how long until chain restaurants start quietly auctioning off "scent-placement" in their customers' flatulence, via customised food additives?
mastodon.social
August 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@fesshole/117110106128436553
In this brave new world of biotechnology, where we can program yeast like we program computers, how long until chain restaurants start quietly auctioning off "scent-placement" in their customers' flatulence, via customised food additives?
In this brave new world of biotechnology, where we can program yeast like we program computers, how long until chain restaurants start quietly auctioning off "scent-placement" in their customers' flatulence, via customised food additives?
Since the sexbots aren't going to be put to use as primary school teachers, could we repurpose them to walk confidently into problem crosswalks where drivers play chicken with pedestrians?
August 10, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Since the sexbots aren't going to be put to use as primary school teachers, could we repurpose them to walk confidently into problem crosswalks where drivers play chicken with pedestrians?
"labour disruption due to strikes or lockouts is considered to be outside the airline's control"
Why? Whether they pay their staff is totally in their control...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/westjet-strike-travel-flights-delays-9.7299316
#cdnpoli
Why? Whether they pay their staff is totally in their control...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/westjet-strike-travel-flights-delays-9.7299316
#cdnpoli
August 7, 2026 at 8:04 PM
"labour disruption due to strikes or lockouts is considered to be outside the airline's control"
Why? Whether they pay their staff is totally in their control...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/westjet-strike-travel-flights-delays-9.7299316
#cdnpoli
Why? Whether they pay their staff is totally in their control...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/westjet-strike-travel-flights-delays-9.7299316
#cdnpoli
YES! Let parents lock down their kids' phones to broadcast "I'm a kid" at any age gate. Anyone not broadcasting this is assumed an adult. Allows everyone to keep their IDs off the internet.
First reason I've had to praise Google in a looong time.
#ageverification […]
First reason I've had to praise Google in a looong time.
#ageverification […]
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pnw.zone
July 29, 2026 at 9:41 PM
YES! Let parents lock down their kids' phones to broadcast "I'm a kid" at any age gate. Anyone not broadcasting this is assumed an adult. Allows everyone to keep their IDs off the internet.
First reason I've had to praise Google in a looong time.
#ageverification […]
First reason I've had to praise Google in a looong time.
#ageverification […]
Oh... oh no. I love mobi, but if:
* You often can't get signal in the usual place and have to walk a few blocks to access it
* You have to log in before finding out whether the network is down
* Your QoS controls don't reliably put the brakes on your kid's downloads […]
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* You often can't get signal in the usual place and have to walk a few blocks to access it
* You have to log in before finding out whether the network is down
* Your QoS controls don't reliably put the brakes on your kid's downloads […]
[Original post on pnw.zone]
July 23, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Oh... oh no. I love mobi, but if:
* You often can't get signal in the usual place and have to walk a few blocks to access it
* You have to log in before finding out whether the network is down
* Your QoS controls don't reliably put the brakes on your kid's downloads […]
[Original post on pnw.zone]
* You often can't get signal in the usual place and have to walk a few blocks to access it
* You have to log in before finding out whether the network is down
* Your QoS controls don't reliably put the brakes on your kid's downloads […]
[Original post on pnw.zone]
RE: https://mastodon.social/@andymckay/116954847197793835
"Hey Trump, you forgot to put a 50% tariff on Canadian oil, so we fixed that for you with a 50% export tax on it. You're welcome!"
"Hey Trump, you forgot to put a 50% tariff on Canadian oil, so we fixed that for you with a 50% export tax on it. You're welcome!"
mastodon.social
July 21, 2026 at 12:53 AM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@andymckay/116954847197793835
"Hey Trump, you forgot to put a 50% tariff on Canadian oil, so we fixed that for you with a 50% export tax on it. You're welcome!"
"Hey Trump, you forgot to put a 50% tariff on Canadian oil, so we fixed that for you with a 50% export tax on it. You're welcome!"
"Spanish Football Boss Kisses Rodri On The Lips In Traditional World Cup Celebration"
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/spanish-football-boss-kisses-rodri-on-the-lips-in-traditional-world-cup-celebration/
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/spanish-football-boss-kisses-rodri-on-the-lips-in-traditional-world-cup-celebration/
Spanish Football Boss Kisses Rodri On The Lips In Traditional World Cup Celebration
WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT Spanish Coach Luis de la Fuente has today sent shockwaves through the global community, after a stunning crescendo to the FIFA World Cup. With his team completely besting the fired up but impotent Argentines, de la Fuente has rattled the footballing world by planting a non-
www.betootaadvocate.com
July 20, 2026 at 3:33 AM
"Spanish Football Boss Kisses Rodri On The Lips In Traditional World Cup Celebration"
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/spanish-football-boss-kisses-rodri-on-the-lips-in-traditional-world-cup-celebration/
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/spanish-football-boss-kisses-rodri-on-the-lips-in-traditional-world-cup-celebration/
'US defence secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X: “Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve.”'
Imagine giving your life just to achieve what Hegseth's testosterone supplements couldn't...
Imagine giving your life just to achieve what Hegseth's testosterone supplements couldn't...
July 19, 2026 at 5:18 PM
'US defence secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X: “Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve.”'
Imagine giving your life just to achieve what Hegseth's testosterone supplements couldn't...
Imagine giving your life just to achieve what Hegseth's testosterone supplements couldn't...
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“So, if #Canada now has money to invest, why sink it where the returns are comparatively poor? The #globaleconomy is #decarbonizing, all while diversifying away from #oil and #gas imports.” #pipelines www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/24ca038... 🧵📎
Canada has been sold a false promise of being an ‘energy superpower’
Oil’s relative weight in the world economy diminishes with each passing year
www.theglobeandmail.com
July 18, 2026 at 5:35 PM
“So, if #Canada now has money to invest, why sink it where the returns are comparatively poor? The #globaleconomy is #decarbonizing, all while diversifying away from #oil and #gas imports.” #pipelines www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/24ca038... 🧵📎
These fallen footballers writhing around on the ground are obviously in so much pain; it's almost inhumane not to amputate their catastrophically injured body parts.
June 28, 2026 at 3:54 AM
These fallen footballers writhing around on the ground are obviously in so much pain; it's almost inhumane not to amputate their catastrophically injured body parts.
In honour of our neighbour's "Freedom 250" celebrations, North Vancouver has resurfaced its famous Defecating Pool, to turn its water American Flag Blue.
#reflectingpool
#reflectingpool
June 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM
In honour of our neighbour's "Freedom 250" celebrations, North Vancouver has resurfaced its famous Defecating Pool, to turn its water American Flag Blue.
#reflectingpool
#reflectingpool
I'm prompting Claude to refine a prompt for Claude to write a series of prompts for ChatGPT 🤦. How's your day going?
May 26, 2026 at 7:58 PM
I'm prompting Claude to refine a prompt for Claude to write a series of prompts for ChatGPT 🤦. How's your day going?
Any etymologists care to explain why an octopus's appendages are called "tentacles" not "eightacles"?
May 21, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Any etymologists care to explain why an octopus's appendages are called "tentacles" not "eightacles"?
After experiencing Greenland Shark (fermented in its own piss to preserve it and leach out its mercury), I've been imagining other desperation foods in inhospitable places...
"Yeah these aggressive desert ants have a nasty bite and a poisonous body, but you can slice off the legs and grind them […]
"Yeah these aggressive desert ants have a nasty bite and a poisonous body, but you can slice off the legs and grind them […]
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pnw.zone
May 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM
After experiencing Greenland Shark (fermented in its own piss to preserve it and leach out its mercury), I've been imagining other desperation foods in inhospitable places...
"Yeah these aggressive desert ants have a nasty bite and a poisonous body, but you can slice off the legs and grind them […]
"Yeah these aggressive desert ants have a nasty bite and a poisonous body, but you can slice off the legs and grind them […]
"If AI displaces human workers faster than the economy can reabsorb them, it risks eroding the very consumer demand firms depend on."
https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.20617
https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.20617
The AI Layoff Trap
Comments
arxiv.org
April 22, 2026 at 3:20 AM
"If AI displaces human workers faster than the economy can reabsorb them, it risks eroding the very consumer demand firms depend on."
https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.20617
https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.20617
Every conservative that defects to the Liberals moves both parties further rightwards...
#cdnpoli #willrogersphenomenon
#cdnpoli #willrogersphenomenon
April 9, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Every conservative that defects to the Liberals moves both parties further rightwards...
#cdnpoli #willrogersphenomenon
#cdnpoli #willrogersphenomenon
Guardian liveblog typo that grimly works on several levels...
April 7, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Guardian liveblog typo that grimly works on several levels...