Welcome to the tyrrany of the majority. www.statesman.com/politics/tex...

This match should be interesting! I'll definitely be watching 👀 🍿😆

@professorgerdes.bsky.social When will the Germans be "sold" some rights to the Ukrainian rare Earth minerals? Another strategic defeat for US if this happens, but why would you "partner" with someone who doesn't support you?

First #NSF project pitch submitted. Likely the start of a long, but fruitful journey.

I was disappointed in 2018 when Rahmbo took Chicago out of the World Cup host city running. Mostly because of the opportunity to see a second WC in the US. However, Rahm was right and here are the receipts. www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

Just spent an hour enlightening my wife about the creative genius of Angine de Poitrine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi... She doesn't get it. I'll take the blame for that.

Wrapping up the first of two weeks of the Princeton Introduction to Plasma and Fusion course. suli.pppl.gov/2026/course/ I'm looking forward to the dusty plasma session next week by Eva Kostadinova.

The heart of our constitutional crisis in one exchange between me and Sec. Mullin. When asked a simple question - if he will obey court orders - he says he will not because some court orders are "politicized". That's not how democracy works. And that's why we are in a crisis.

1. Tear up negotiated nuclear inspections regime with Iran, impose sanctions. 2. Iran enriches uranium. 3. Start war against Iran. 4. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz. 5. Get Iran to give up enriched uranium, reopen strait, and restore inspections regime in exchange for sanctions relief. ???

May the 4th be with you.

Cartoonists were on fire this week! 🔥 #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsACriminal

Great write up by Crain's Chicago John Pletz about the Landuyt's investment into entrepreneurship at UIUC: www.chicagobusiness.com/technology/c...

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog roasts Pete Hegseth, RFK Jr., and Jeanine Pirro at the Correspondents' Dinner a.k.a. Black Tie January 6th

An important inflection point in entrepreneurship at the University of Illinois: Center named for Rick and Gayle Landuyt with strategic "investment" grainger.illinois.edu/news/stories...

A sowing/reaping for the ages

Second day in a row that there's a daytime power outage in the neighborhood and I'm the only one who has solar and battery here in Austin. Have been in meetings and zoom calls all day and not a blip of a problem. I'm sure that this won't be the last unintended benefit!

Illini in the Final Four!! LFG!!

My friend Ira Harris, VP2EIH, created this video interview of my trip to Anguilla, where I operated as VP2EYO. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O59D...

Had an awesome QRP POTA activation yesterday! Anguilla AI-0005 - Prickly Pear Marine Park 10 SSB contacts, including Canada, France, Spain and Sweden 12 CW contacts, including Canada, Spain and Chile! Thanks VP2EIH, VP2EKG and VP2EML!!

Reporter: “If you could say something to Trump, what would it be?” PA voter: “You're a worthless pile of shit.” Reporter: “How many times did you vote for him?” PA voter: “Three times. That was my bad. Apparently I'm an idiot.”

Just a reminder that in January of this year, Trump and Hegseth decommissioned EVERY US mine sweeper. Yep. Every. Last. One. Evidently they could never imagine a scenario in which the US needed minesweepers. In Trump's America, we are governed by idiots.

1/2 Bluesky chums, particularly the IT geeky ones, I need your help. I have a number of military history databases on CDs or DVD ROMs which are protected with Securom, and require the disc to be in my optical drive to run.

I'm all for bailing on something I really want, but am disgusted with the FIFA leadership and obviously one of the host country's chaotic leadership.

If Trump wants Zelenskyy’s help against drones, I think JD Vance to have to fly to Kiev, and sit in the Ukrainian equivalent of the Oval Office and say, “Thank you.”

Texas power grid is currently 70% sourced from renewable energy, primarily wind and solar. This is unusually high, but the work done a decade or two ago is paying off today. Ending support for green tech will show up negatively a decade or two from now.

Four dead of heart attacks in The Villages from this show so far

Caught this little gem recently in Austin Texas. Solar eclipse ND filter and some patience.

Interesting move by University of Illinois to buy a building in Chicago instead of building a brand new building. This location is also close to Union Station, where trains originate for travel to Champaign. www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...

My Ham Friend, Ira Harris, worked Winter Field Day from St. Vincent this year. Would love to operate 2H next year from the Islands! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zea...

National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation. Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.

1600 Pennsylvania Ave

For the second night in a row, the skies over Ukraine are magnificent.❤️💚

It is preposterous for Donald Trump to say he no longer feels an obligation to peace… Does the FIFA World Cup World Peace award not mean anything anymore?

A great YouTube interview about doing a DXpedition in the Caribbean. Thanks to Ira Harris, J88IH!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=quci...

Gotta love Princess Leia. Darth Vader: Where are the plans Leia: Fuck you Grand Moff Tarkin: Where are the rebels Leia: Fuck you Mind Probe Droid: WOM WOM WOM Leia: Fuck you Luke: I'm here to rescue you Leia: Fuck you Han: Let's get out of here Leia: Fuck you #starwars #scifi

Already at 25 points in the CQ DX Marathon 2026 contest. A long way to go, but working 12m this year since we are still in the good part of the solar cycle.

Your daily reminder that you too can fight back against authoritarians by choosing where your dollars go. @Amazon is culturally bad while being incredibly convenient. Makes it difficult to break free.

A Yuletide log for your viewing enjoyment. Courtesy the Daily Show and the person occupying the white house. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgyq...

Had a great time at Big Bend National Park taking a Geminids meteor shower photography workshop. Ben Sassani and Mallory Davis were excellent hosts and very knowledgable. Can't recommend them enough for Big Bend photography!!

You know what? I'm willing to empirically test this as many times as it takes to reach statistical certainty about any conclusions we reach

One of my favorite record subscription services is having a sale for their subscription. New Orleans based club has some real unique releases! Tipitina's Record Club

A leading federal judge quits in protest of Trump's corruption-- & to fight it Wow www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

"Last Night At Lounge Ax" documentary aims to honor the legendary Chicago club. blockclubchi.co/4qoDp0t

Trump will negotiate with Hamas. He will negotiate with a Russian dictator sworn to destroy America. He will (allegedly) negotiate with India & Pakistan over a region he couldn’t find on a map. But he will NOT negotiate with democrats to save millions of Americans from losing their healthcare.

Austin, Texas #NoKings rally was huge! Crowd stretched for a mile and a half walking from the Capitol to the Long Center. Peaceful, fun, but with a purpose.

I too don't want anyone taking medical advice from RFK, but guess who voted to confirm him as the person people should take medical advice from.

A great start to a celebration of founders at the University of Illinois. Panel discussion about growing capital access in Illinois. #Illini #FoundersWeek

Deal Alert: Bioenno BOGO Sale on 12V 6Ah LiFePO4 Batteries Many thanks to my buddy George (KJ6VU) for spotting this: Bioenno is running a buy-one-get-one-free sale on their 12V 6Ah LiFePO4 battery packs. Here's the product link. To get the deal, add either two of the 6Ah batteries or the…

Royal and the Serpent singing Where Did You Sleep Last Night is a highlight so far. #ACL2025 #ACL25 #ACL