Attic stash but somehow missing the OG Apple TV that got so hot it could fry an egg.
My two go-to options for brain-exercise through puzzling are Good Sudoku and New York Times Crossword. #mbnov
Trump’s attacks on vote counts seem to follow an authoritarian playbook - The Washington Post
“The Russian mentality is, ‘Whatever truth works for you in that moment is the truth you embrace in that moment,’ ” Farkas said. “Even if you say something different two minutes later, it doesn’t matter. You call on that second truth for your immediate need, and your followers don’t care.”
This is the most succinct explanation of Trump’s behaviour that I have seen.
If you tried one of our earlier episodes of Hemispheric Views but didn’t persist, try the latest one. We’re really hitting our stride. I think it’s the best yet. Doorbells, reverse sponsorships, Ted Lasso. All that and more in only 45 minutes. @Burk @martinfeld
My letter to Amiga Format
In the most recent episode of my podcast Hemispheric Views I mentioned the time I was featured in the Workbench section of Amiga Format magazine. I loved the Amiga, and I subscribed to Amiga Format in addition to a few other British and Australian Amiga magazines. The highlight of my month was riding my bike to the newsagent to collect my reserved copy. I always liked the productivity and system utility applications more than gaming.
As I age, I reckon I’ll develop a stoop. That’s the price for being tall. #mbnov
I’ve added a TritonAudio Fethead to my audio chain. Without it I had to set my EVO4 audio interface to about 95% gain to support my Rode Procaster. With the Fethead gain is now set at around 45% and the audio sounds much warmer and richer. I’m a fan!
Looking for a distraction from the US Election? At #HemisphericViews we’ve got you covered. “I Used the Corporate Card!”, our latest podcast episode available for streaming or download now. With @martinfeld and @Burk.
The Electoral College system makes for dramatic counting but I don’t see how it’s fair and supportive of a one vote, one value philosophy.
Oh America, what have you done? 😢
Microblogvember posts are probably better to be written near the end of the day, when I have some events to reflect upon as I try to fit the word in the post. #mbnov
Iraq Sends Independent Observers To Monitor US Election | The Shovel:
Iraq has sent thousands of independent observers to the US to help build public confidence in the struggling nation’s upcoming election.
It almost reads as believable.
I have remembered that the ‘race that stops a nation’, the Melbourne Cup Horse Race 🐎, was on today. It didn’t stop me. I forgot about it entirely and have no interest whatsoever.
Lunchtime workout of mowing the lawn is now complete. 🚜
People who buy into conspiracy theories never fail to astonish me. What happened to critical thinking? #mbnov
Keep Practising 18: US Election
I voice my anxiety about the forthcoming US election. I worry about the place the United States of America holds in the world, and what might happen to this in the future. I also have concerns about what might happen within the country, irrespective of the result.
I have anxiety about the US election, and it’s not even my country. I’m fearful that Trump will win. I’m fearful that he will lose and all hell will break loose with the crazy gun totin’ Trump supporters.
It’s extremely hard to concentrate on things with two kids in the house. #mbnov
Today is a rainy, dreary day. Perhaps the last rain before the full brunt of summer arrives. #mbnov
I’ve spent a little time updating my homepage on the web