Biden’s first speech since leaving office
Biden just gave a speech about Social Security where he talked about first encountering “colored kids”.
It’s endearing when elder-folk say things people aren’t supposed to say. They can be refreshingly candid because they are channeling their younger self or they don’t give a shit anymore.
Photographs used to cost money, but now they are free. Doesn’t matter, people still neglect to take photos of everyday things, and that’s where most of life happens.
Youtube movie reviewers hated A Minecraft Movie, but it’s making bank in the theaters, so it was worth a try.
It’s a turn-off-your-brain movie, but there are some funny lines and nothing is too irritating.
What Is Gretchen Whitmer Hiding From?
This is Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the White House photographed by a NYT photographer.
When you’ve got a shit-load of steak left over from a social event, you eat steak for a few days. Eventually, it’s time for some variety.
Sparky would be up in a second if he heard food going into his bowl.
Bill Maher, the comedian and host of Real Time, was invited to dinner with President Trump at the White House.
Maher is a Liberal who has been tough on Trump, frequently criticizing him. Trump has said dozens of bad things about Maher.
It speaks well of Trump that at his friend, Kid Rock’s request, he invited a harsh critic to dinner. It speaks well of Maher that he gave an honest account. If Maher and Trump can engage amiably, even on contentious topics, the rest of us should be able to do so as well.
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How Proposed Pedestrian-Impact Safety Standards Will Soften Automotive Design
This is the type of over-regulation I talked about in the Modern life should be better post.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants new regulations so that pedestrians don’t get hurt when they get hit by a car.
Imagine how difficult it will be to implement this rule without limiting the driver’s field-of-view or reducing the car’s efficiency.
Lunar Outpost unveils sleek new ‘Eagle’ moon rover (photos)
This sweet looking lunar rover was built by Lunar Outpost, and is one of three designs proposed for the Artemis 5 Moon mission set to launch by the end of the decade.
It’s not clear why the rover has no roof. Cosmic rays are a big hazard on the Moon. Polyethylene, a very common plastic, is the material recommended for cosmic ray shielding.
Donald Trump’s Energy Department Saved Your Appliances
With the internet and smart phones, we are living in the future. It’s fantastic. At the same time, many appliances and other mundane technology is getting worse. Regulations put in place by government bureaucrats make our lives worse.
President Clinton’s vice president, Al Gore, was directed to reduce federal regulations. Every president has tried to deregulate, but President Trump may get it done. Eventually, this will be a big deal.
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