The likelihood of a federal government shutdown is high. Here are a few key points to know.

The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy. www.chosun.com/english/nati...

No more secrets

For ordinary people, here are 11 unconventional economic indicators to watch.

Quick read. Good refresher.

Fuck it why not

If they can keep guitar players from using iPads on stage I’m all for ‘em.

Not for any political reason at all, I cancelled all cable and streaming TV services last year. With a $50 UHF/VHF antenna you can still get 70+ HD DTV channels, including all the networks and local affiliates, right out of thin air. Maybe give it a try. www.fcc.gov/media/engine...

Cuz they weren’t doin that already.

“Wait for it” is something you say at the beginning of The Sixth Sense. I don’t need to hear it at the start of every 20-second video. I’m in for the duration, I promise.

The Hankyoreh newspaper in S Korea weighs in on the Hyundai raid and concludes Trump's America wants its allies to send piles of money but not people, with all the constraints on work visas and the "pervasive belief that foreigners, especially 'illegal immigrants,' are stealing jobs from Americans"

Wait… whose side is the EFF on here?

South Korea pledged to invest $350 billion into US industries even as Trump slapped 15 percent tariffs on its exports. The SK govt might as well freeze that money, with hundreds of its citizens thrown into ICE detention today. The Hyundai raid reminds me of the phrase "no good deed goes unpunished."

365 days since our last podcast episode, me and @lindseyodwelch.bsky.social are back and so is @deciphersec.bsky.social! Join us! We have lots of cool stuff on the way.

I’m sure Lou Merloni is a nice enough guy, but man we need Will Middlebrooks on the call with Flemming for this Yankees series. #RedSox #yankees #BaseballSky

This could have been an email.

Green Airport (PVD) in Warwick, R.I. is pretty great.

Steamy summer Cape Cod walkies. Just like @nedpyle.com walkies, but slower and decidedly less… glamorous. #drool

Nobody ask ChatGPT about this little guy, please.

Seems like a good time to mention that three years ago, Sydney Sweeney threw the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway… and the Red Sox went on to lose to the Blue Jays, 28-5. But yeah, great jeans or whatever.

Ora, isso não é bom…

Matt Johansen: Vulnerability and Mental Health in Cybersecurity. thehackermaker.com/m...

This is where I post from

Their big mistake was that Coldplay is for the wives, Imagine Dragons is for goomars

This Bum Fights reboot is gonna be lit. www.sacbee.com/news/califor...

Oof. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

“Peel here for additional instructions.” Dumb packaging idea or dumbest packaging idea ever.

“You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can't control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone.” -Marcus Aurelius

“OnLy POGs dO d&C!”

This entire soup sandwich was cooked up on purpose, right? Had to be.

Holy crap, I’ve been at battalion-level change of command ceremonies with better D&C.

“Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly.” -Marcus Aurelius

Overuse of the em dash isn’t, on its own, clear proof that a work was AI generated. But if you don’t put spaces around that MFer, you’re a filthy bot for sure.

Normalize making new videos for great, old songs. This rules. youtu.be/CJ54eImz88w?...

Boston-inspired baseball shenanigans FTW! @dennisf.bsky.social please review.

Relax. I promise you no matter what kind of shape you’re currently in, you can outrun any National Guard troop from any state in America.

With Mr Jim Rice backstage in Boston. He agrees with me that had he not been injured in 1975, the Curse would have been ended then.

It’s not not true

If you’re a writer, it’s important to take regular breaks. Gradually increase their frequency and duration. Eventually you will have stopped writing altogether, and can take your place as a normal, decent member of society.

MATLAB developer bringing systems back online following ransomware attack via @jgreig.bsky.social & @therecordmedia.bsky.social

Business casual.

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee said the BrainCipher ransomware, which hacked state systems last November, had actually breached the state five months earlier in July, silently rummaging around and stealing its data for months governor.ri.gov/press-releas...

A really good read. Also an excellent list of things you can say to freak out your friends when they’re high.

Bacana!

The U.S. is moderating on the trade war, but that's not making channel partners feel any easier. Many in the U.S. and Europe are changing their minds on the Trump tariff policies. www.channelnomics.com/insights/cha...

That’s right, I caught a spy open.substack.com/pub/lmwalsh/...