Ford's do not drive warning recall includes Bronco Sport, Maverick
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Ford issues do not drive warning for over 4K vehicles. See models
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, the vehicles are recalled due to an installation issue.Taylor Ardrey (USA TODAY)
(comic) Prioritisation Framework
Comics about work. Made with love and lots of coffee.Work Chronicles
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Well, yesterday was interesting, amongst the things I did was I finally got to poking at Vik's one non-Mac computer. Much to my surprise he'd never installed Linux on it, instead it was running Windows 11. Ok, that makes it difficult to get to the files, well, files I assumed were on there, but there weren't any. Actually calling it hard is a misnomer, its just a bit trickier, passwords in Windows are incredibly insecure.Yep, nothing there, so I'll prolly wipe it, install LM:DE 7, and then run it for a while as my main computer and see what I think of it. I will need to get a hub as oddly it only has 3 USB ports, less than my current desktop, and 3 HDMI… Well, that's an interesting port combination. Nothing about this little pocket sized computer is impressive on the specs, but its not like this thing is, and its newer, so we'll see which one gets the job done.
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Boy, its been expensive lately, some fun, some necessary, some annoyingly necessary.
$5K for a skid steer as I mentioned a bit a go, I'm too fat an old to go doing necessary landscaping in the back and desired in the front, plus I should be able to make back at least half the price at the end, which is far cheaper than rental
Tax preparation at $3XX, don't remember the exact amount
Then there was the boots I needed last week, since the ones I was wearing disintegrated, $90 there
A new phone, I'd mentioned in March that I needed one, but dragged my heels, but finally bought a replacement, surprisingly enough a 2026 model of the phone thanks to a mistake(?) by Motorola, as I mentioned in yesterday's video
And the water heater yesterday, $4K
And the furnace and AC next Monday, $11K, though that's financed
Ouch?
I suppose some of that might be tax write-offs, have to check with my preparer
Yawns, "Been up since 2, with a short nap in there. Gotta love falling asleep early because I didn't get enough sleep Fri night, and then waking up early because I went to bed early. Usual stuff going on, but I think I'm going to order a new phone, mine's being problematic, but I mentioned that a few months ago. Weird part, plan was to get another G Power 2025 as I didn't feel like paying $400 for the new 'improved' version, while a replacement of the one I had could be had for $260. Weirdly Amazon has the new one in blue direct from Motorola for $300, while their site has it for $400, dunno what's going on, but I think I'll take advantage of it. Will prolly have to deal with AI on it, but long as it can be turned off, or isn't too obnoxious, its not big deal."#Life #Phone #Cellphone #Motorola
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Superfood supplements sold via Amazon, Walmart, more recalled
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Two brands of superfood supplements sold online across the country through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop and Target are being recalled. See products.Fernando Cervantes Jr. (USA TODAY)
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Antacid Recall: Major Retailer Pulls Popular Brand | The Healthy
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A Popular Antacid Has Been Recalled by a Major Retailer
Customers who purchased the heartburn-relief tablets should stop using them “immediately,” says the store chain.Alex Vance (The Healthy)
The latest numbers from the American Booksellers Association show independent stores expanding at a pace not seen this century. inquirer.com/business/bookstor…Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they're dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, often hears people express sympathy for her role, assuming bookstores are disappearingHillel Italie (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
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upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/05/29…Laughs, "Trump's going to explode when he hears this."
#USPol #Elections #New-Hampshier #NH
New Hampshire court rules signed affidavit enough to register to vote - UPI.com
A judge declared a New Hampshire law that would have required new voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship because it is unconstitutional.UPI
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Tired pup, but no rest for the wicked. AT&T gateway showed up, so new internet is up and running, and with that comes the porting of the last number.
Vik had his number for a decade or so, and after he passed, I continued to pay for it and let it idle for six months until I decided what to do, and that was port it to Tello. I gotta say, if'n you're trying to save on your phone, give Tello a look, I do gig last mile package deliver (think UPS's job DoorDash style), hence the testing with a spare phone number. Five months later, and zero problems. And ports are fast, like under 5 minutes fast. So, moved the last phone number from Verizon, last step is to cancel internet, but that can't be done yet as they're still processing the port on their end. Yeah, the VMO is faster than Verizon at this stuff, which is ridiculous.
So, now I get to update my phone number with all my gig apps tonight, and that'll be done.
The other thing is a new pair of boots, TimberlandPro this time. Yes, this time, third pair in a year and a half I think? I go through shoes fast, so this is nothing special, and for the price Timberland has held up well. I was thinking about Brunt work wear, but the reviews online are not particularly good, especially as they cost around $50 more than the Timberland, basically good, but not that good. I was wearing a pair of Vik's boots, but they suddenly disintegrated. No, really, the pleather cracking was annoying, but not a big deal, but then the cloth and the pleather separated on the back of the right boot, so time for new boots. This'll be the third type of Timberlands, and we'll see what I think about these, first were great, basically chosen by throwing a dart at the board. Second were picked by price, cheaper than the first pair, but still Timberlands, and they worked well. This time around, I had around 3 or 4 choices within the same $5 range on price, so I decided to try a different style, plus these are TimberlandPro, so I'm curious to see if'n they hold up better.
Beyond that, not much, work actually is sucking this week, and of course things are way too busy between work and home repairs/improvements. And then there'll be estate matters, tax matters and investment matters. That said, the lion's share (why do we say that?) should be done by end of June, heck I might even be able to take a break on my birthday. I guess after that the hunt for where I settle for the rest of my life begins in earnest, we've done some casual looking, but nothing serious as there's too many variables, but those will be wrapping up, and there'll be little left other than cleaning this place out.#Life #Today #Shoes #Phones #Internet #Cell-Phones #Verizon #Tello #Prepaid-Cellular
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♲ @joyce_donahue@diaspora.glasswings.com:This is so real. Every bleepin' time I make a transfer on my bank app, I get a survey about my experience!
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Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/28/t…Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates
The Department of Justice has argued that states are obliged to give ICE vehicles confidential licence plates.Al Jazeera Staff (Al Jazeera)
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‘Trump Mobile’ Has Struggled To Ship Any Phones, But Has Already Leaked Subscriber Data
The Trump Organization still hasn’t shipped their promised Trump phone to most customers who laid down a $100 deposit a year ago. But rubes patriots who signed up did get something else inste…Techdirt
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So what is the puppy reading?
Yep, its another #MLP:FiM story review, because I read way, way, way¹⁰ to many stories.
Bed Bug
The first of a series of stories pairing up Anon and Chrysalis and leading to them marrying and having children. If not for the current story, I likely wouldn't've given this a look, I'm not a huge Chrysalis fan, and even less of a fan of Anon, but I'm glad i did. While the stories can have their rough edges, and sometimes logic goes out the window in service of the story, (Chrysalis' old alter ego that infiltrated SMILE and comes in handy so she can infiltrate it again, how's that work?), the stories are a fun casual read.
Moonlighting
•sigh• I wanted to like this, despite it having a description that seemed a bit odd, but it failed from minute one. Seriously, its time for NMM's return and… Celestia and Twilight are waiting for her with the elements. I mean the actual elements, not Twilight's friends, WTF? And then Luna shows up in a space ship talking about her plans to develop the moon. Uhh…
Seriously, this could've been great, I mean imagine a story with Luna/Nightmare Moon having been found by a space faring society, got over her issues, and been having adventures in outer space all this time. Imagine her treating the end of her thousand year banishment as a scheduled appointment she needs to make, imagine her showing up as Luna and being like 'hey, I'm doing great, just stopping in to say hi, Tia you can keep Equestria, I'm having fun out in the galaxy', that's the kind of thing I was hoping to see, but nope, and not even something at least halfway decent, definitely not a story worth your time.
Equestria Exiled
It really sucks that this one is in hiatus, because its a really interesting story. Basically pony-kind is scattered across a number of stations, Manehatten Station, Ponyville Station, etc, ruled by a council, and the princesses are just a legend, as is any kind of a home world.
That would make for an interesting story in itself if we were following a whole new group of ponies, but that's the thing, we're not. Lyra, Derpy, Octavia, Vinyl Scratch, Sunset Shimmer, Sombra and more are there. Roles are a little different, locations are sometimes different, and the Mane Six are no where to be found, legends of ancient Equestria they are, as are the elements. Except that Octavia accidentally found an element, and the other elements are activating.
Something weird is going on, I feel like I'm missing something obvious here, but I've no idea. I really hope the author has a good plan, because this is the kind of story that could have an incredible pay-off… Or we could get to the end and say 'That's it? Really?'
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♲ @joerg_fliege@diaspora.glasswings.com:Why Russians Are In Despair Over Truck-Busting ’Martian’ DronesUkrainian medium-range drone strikes, hitting targets at 7-120 miles, have ramped up sharply in recent months. In particular, so-called “Martian” drones are prowling the roads, seeking out and destroying fuel tankers and other vehicles carrying military supplies. Previously safe areas are at risk, and supply lines are threatened.
Quadcopter FPVs dominate the so-called “grey zone” around the front line, and have made conventional battlefield logistics impossible. Back in 2023, the small drones started destroying any truck or van within several miles of the front, often in high-speed chases. Now resupply is by motorbike, ground robot or drone or in the case of Russia, carried on the backs of unfortunate soldiers known as camels.
Straight outta killbot news:The drone has an AI-enabled vision system to lock on to a target. High-quality optics identify and track targets from long range.
But the biggest technological innovation is the Martian’s communication system. The Russians say that it has a digital modem which hides its communications in civilian Wi-Fi traffic at 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz, using a non-standard encrypted signal. [...] The Russians believe the drones use a mesh radio, so each Martian acts as a relay for other drones, creating a covert communications network behind Russian lines.Ukrainian sources suggest that the drone has a seven-foot wingspan and cruises at around 60 mph. The cost for the basic version is said to be around $6,000, up to double that for more advanced versions, which presumably sport better communications, sensors and AI.
Its range is unknown but is clearly over 80 miles.
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♲ @adolar@diaspora.psyco.fr:Mobile #Diaspora client for Android and iOS needs testers
Jonne Haß has created a mobile client quite more comfortable than Dandelion. It was on f-droid, now he has also put it on the Play Store. Right now he needs testers to get the app approved, so if you'd like to have a really well functioning mobile client, drop him a PM, because he may need to put your email manually into the tester list.Written on Insporation, the client I wrote about.
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pride month is coming up soon, so i want to make something very clear, especially for the younger queers and others who might not know the history.in nearly all of america in the 50s-60s, being gay was considered both a mental illness and a crime punishable by prison time (up to and including a life sentence) and/or "experimental" psychiatric torture (electroshock therapy, lobotomies, and worse). you could lose your job for being suspected of homosexual behavior with no proof, and the fbi and post office spied on you if they knew you were queer. most gay bars were mafia-owned because no one else had the money or inclination to pay off the crooked police.
with that in mind: "stonewall," the event that we commemorate with pride parades today, was a violent riot incited by a police raid on a gay bar in manhattan. the fierce activism that has given us the basic personhood we enjoy today was built on a foundation of desperate physical struggle against unfair policing and stigma, the stakes of which were prison, death, or worse. gays, lesbians, transvestites and drag queens, dancers, kinksters, drinkers and teetotalers, all of them stuck together because nobody else had their backs. we can march peacefully today only because we had to fight for our lives before.
my point is this: there was no room in those days for means-testing who was a Real Respectable Gay, and there's no room for it now either, especially as our rights are eroding again. we have to stick together with people we think are gross but who haven't actually hurt anybody, because the same weapons you use to oust those you don't like will be turned on you in a heartbeat.
now more than ever, don't be a fucking cop.
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♲ @joyce_donahue@diaspora.glasswings.com:I am afraid this is exactly where we are at the moment. ☹️
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421,000 Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz models recalled for braking glitch | FOX 7 Austin
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421,000 Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz models recalled for braking glitch
Hyundai recalled one of its most popular vehicles as well as a truck model over concerns that an issue with its front camera software could cause the vehicles to brake suddenly and unexpectedly, potentially leading to a collision with another vehicle…Nick Viviani (FOX 7 Austin)
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Me Me Me vs. We We We!