Joel Gombiner
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here to learn new things // geoscientist
Seattle, WA
Joined May 2010
Corn ethanol will eventually be studied as one of the most incomprehensible things this society did.
Corn ethanol is the most land-wasteful form of energy production there is, by far. And it's the one "clean energy" sector that got a boost in the GOP's OBBB. Pure pandering. Dumb as rocks from a policy standpoint. And hypocritcal if you care about land use.
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Meanwhile 100s of billions are being invested into GPUs for the purpose of guessing numbers and making AI girlfriends.
US FEDERAL COURT FILING SYSTEM HIT IN SWEEPING HACK- POLITICO.
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RT @BrianZisook: Whenever I read a blanket statement like this, my first instinct is to offer recommendations, not arguments. You should s….
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It's amazing to watch tech companies invest trillions into AI while legacy tech systems became more and more unstable.
UNITED AIRLINES SYSTEM OUTAGE PARALYZES OPERATIONS NATIONWIDE — NEWARK HIT HARD.
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And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
Can anyone pinpoint the exact moment when the world started to go to shit?.
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Hating popular music rarely ages well.
People who dislike that song Home remind me of when they did Disco Demolition Night. so much anger over people who live differently.
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I wonder what she's referring to by tackle corruption.
Up and down the ballot, our community voted for candidates and initiatives that will tackle corruption, amplify everyday voices, and deliver for working families across King County. I’m proud of every Team Jayapal endorsed candidate who made it through the primary. Now, let’s
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Dionne Foster, currently winning pretty big, wants to build social housing and increase female representation in law enforcement.
From personal experience, I can state that this is a… *bad* number for an incumbent.
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Conservative Democrats losing in Seattle politics.
Oh, and City Council President Sara Nelson, a leader of the more conservative faction of Seattle politics, down big in her reelection race so far, down 54/39 against Dionne Foster. Nelson & Foster will face off in in November.
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Bad night for banishment zones.
Bolts reported that Evans has attacked the policy Davison championed of creating 'zones' in the city that some people charged with drug offenses are barred from entering. See what she said below. She'll start the general election with upper hand.
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Not a good first round of election results for the more conservative incumbents. Harrell, Nelson, and Davison all down.
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You'll never believe what this is about.
I had to Google this, and I must say… the Lord is waiting on a lot of y’all to call on Him. Now.
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No shit.
Bitcoin will not sufficiently address the problems of capitalism.
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Weak. Most people didn't even bother voting.
Voter turnout for the Seattle-area primary elections is currently sitting at just 22.4%. KCE projects that it could reach 35%, meaning almost two thirds of voters countywide will not participate. Currently, boomers are out voting Gen Z about 4 to 1. Drop boxes close in 3 hours.
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Still can't believe I was rejected from jury duty with no reason given. I would be a great juror.
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Except for What's Up by 4 Non Blondes, the actual worst song ever.
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Do first class flyers enjoy when everyone walks past them and tries to guess how they have enough money to fly first class?.
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