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I’ve got really conflicted feelings about this. I want delivery drivers to do well. I also think they put in no extra effort for a large...

I’ve got really conflicted feelings about this. I want delivery drivers to do well. I also think they put in no extra effort for a large order than a small one, don’t provide hospitality services like a restaurant worker, etc. I just hate tipping culture (I’m a decent tipper of course). https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/business/uber-eats-door-dash-delivery-tips.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

After renting a Tesla last month, driving a gas-powered car feels like a horrible throwback to the past.

After renting a Tesla last month, driving a gas-powered car feels like a horrible throwback to the past.

I see a lot of people on social media who are becoming "emotional coaches" or things of that nature. They really should be...

I see a lot of people on social media who are becoming "emotional coaches" or things of that nature. They really should be licensed therapists.

Wait this is a real graphic the FBI uses to seize a website?

Wait this is a real graphic the FBI uses to seize a website?

I miss Twitter a lot, tbh. It was essentially my home on the internet since 2007. But I truly don't understand how anyone in good...

I miss Twitter a lot, tbh. It was essentially my home on the internet since 2007. But I truly don't understand how anyone in good conscience can still participate there.

Simon Sinek is really obsessed with Apple, huh?

Simon Sinek is really obsessed with Apple, huh?

“Marcia’s not here. Marcia is off shopping in Milan. Forever.”

“Marcia’s not here. Marcia is off shopping in Milan. Forever.”

I really, truly don't see the appeal of VR devices outside of gaming, where Apple is not a powerhouse....

I really, truly don't see the appeal of VR devices outside of gaming, where Apple is not a powerhouse. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/26/technology/apple-augmented-reality-dissent.html

Back from a week in LA and my definition of “cold” turned to 55 degrees, so 35 in NYC is not fun!

Back from a week in LA and my definition of “cold” turned to 55 degrees, so 35 in NYC is not fun!

Delta’s transcon service leaves something to be desired. Starting with the equipment. I know they used to serve sandwiches on these...

Delta’s transcon service leaves something to be desired. Starting with the equipment. I know they used to serve sandwiches on these flights…. Now just mini snacks. Barely.

I've really been missing Twitter, to be honest. But I can't see myself going back. 1) I'm spending less time on social media...

I've really been missing Twitter, to be honest. But I can't see myself going back.
1) I'm spending less time on social media without it.
2) Elon Musk is bananas and I won't participate.

Poppycock. “OPEC Chief Tells Climate Activists to ‘Look at the Big Picture’” ...

Poppycock. “OPEC Chief Tells Climate Activists to ‘Look at the Big Picture’” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-12/opec-chief-tells-climate-activists-to-look-at-the-big-picture

I loved Myst when I was a kid - definitely going to play this remastered version....

I loved Myst when I was a kid - definitely going to play this remastered version.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/3/23583414/myst-mobile-ios-ipad-remastered-3d-cyan

More jobs = bad is some dystopian shit in economics.

More jobs = bad is some dystopian shit in economics.

What data is going on TikTok that we’re so worried about?

What data is going on TikTok that we’re so worried about?

Stock buybacks are such a negative economic sign. Provide a dividend if you want to return capital to investors.

Stock buybacks are such a negative economic sign. Provide a dividend if you want to return capital to investors.

Incredibly sad for society. Ban guns. All of them. Amend the Constitution....

Incredibly sad for society. Ban guns. All of them. Amend the Constitution.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/31/us/run-hide-fight-active-shooting-guidance

End of an era. The Final Boeing 747: Farewell, Queen of the Skies ...

End of an era.

The Final Boeing 747: Farewell, Queen of the Skies https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-01-31/boeing-747-jumbo-jet-production-comes-to-an-end-after-54-years

Lots of V-22 Ospreys flying over NYC lately. Specifically I see them over Governors Island. Very curious why they are deployed so frequently...

Lots of V-22 Ospreys flying over NYC lately. Specifically I see them over Governors Island. Very curious why they are deployed so frequently over the past week, but doubt there's a way to find out.

Jeff Bezos’ PR folks have been working overtime to rehab his image and pump up his relationship with Lauren Sanchez. It’s pretty obvious...

Jeff Bezos’ PR folks have been working overtime to rehab his image and pump up his relationship with Lauren Sanchez. It’s pretty obvious that it’s being pushed by PR.