Daily Tech News 17 April 2026

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Scheduling service Cal.com has gone closed source in part due to AI security threats. (Cal.com)

Cal.diy will remain as an open-source self-hosted solution for individual users. It has most of the same features except for support for teams and enterprise authentication methods.
Here's why that won't work. (Twitter)

If your code is out there - even as a binary - AI tools can decompile it efficiently.

If your API is out there, AI tools can and will scan it.

It's an understandable move to avoid short-term risks, but the best approach is to use the same AI tools to scan for security issues yourself.

Tech News

Good for some: Intel's market cap has hit a 25-year high. (Tom's Hardware)

Reclaiming the heights it briefly saw during the Dot Com bubble.

AMD's market cap meanwhile is at an all-time high, approaching half a trillion dollars.
Not so good for others: Counterfeit Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are showing up in new markets. (Tom's Hardware)

Unlike earlier examples, which were real SSDs with fake Samsung branding and actually ran well enough that you might not notice, these don't work at all.
Most AI SOCs have no AI. (Bleeping Computer)

Wait, what's this slop? Oh, it's an ad.
Lenovo is introducing larger versions of its Y700 gaming tablet. (Liliputing)

They'll probably have the glossy display rather than the paper-like display in the cheap Lenovo Tab I have. That model is on the slow side but the display is stunning, and I'm interested in a larger version of that because it's perfect for reading large-format books.

Disclaimer: Blub.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 04:30 AM

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1 G'Day everyone TGIF

Posted by: Skip at April 17, 2026 04:33 AM (IktS8)

2 Gah!

Posted by: Accomack at April 17, 2026 04:34 AM (8jVAy)

3
Let them truckers roll! 10-4!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at April 17, 2026 04:36 AM (xG4kz)

4 I guess Skip and I are the only morons up this early

Posted by: Accomack at April 17, 2026 04:37 AM (8jVAy)

5
The 70s called -- they want their CB radios back.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at April 17, 2026 04:37 AM (xG4kz)

6 Mornin'

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 17, 2026 04:41 AM (gLYp7)

7 Ali MacGraw was a sweet piece of ass back in the day.

1978. How many generations is that?

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 17, 2026 04:41 AM (Fbc0I)

8 Raise your hand if you saw Convoy in the theater.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 17, 2026 04:42 AM (dK+Kv)

9 Sometimes on long commutes very early in morning think of this when i am driving

Posted by: Skip at April 17, 2026 04:44 AM (IktS8)

10 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at April 17, 2026 04:46 AM (bQ4nt)

11
Your assignment today is to write a theme paper.

The films "Convoy" and "The Road Warrior" -- compare and contrast.

Bonus points for working in either "man's inhumanity to man" or "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" into your answers.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at April 17, 2026 04:46 AM (xG4kz)

12 BOING!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 17, 2026 04:46 AM (sskIO)

13
Depending upon who is writing the definition, a generation is either twenty-five tears or thirty years in length. It's the average time for a given cohort of folks to pop out the next generation of young'uns. I use thirty years.

In the ages well before now twenty-five years made more sense, or even twenty years.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at April 17, 2026 04:50 AM (xG4kz)

14
Still got the early morning typo yips! Some things never change.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at April 17, 2026 04:52 AM (xG4kz)

15 Most certainly never saw Convoy in theater

Posted by: Skip at April 17, 2026 04:54 AM (IktS8)

16 If debating how long a generation should be, think some longer time than 20 year, 30 might be better.

Posted by: Skip at April 17, 2026 04:56 AM (IktS8)

17
Time to go stroll among my earlier times' kinfolk.

In doing this, I am beginning to grant much credence to what has been described as characteristic of the second form of Pauline epistles. That is to say, "I am as a personal favor begging you sick little freaks to act normal for five minutes."

L8r

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at April 17, 2026 04:59 AM (xG4kz)

18
Have a great day horde

Posted by: Skip at April 17, 2026 05:03 AM (IktS8)

19 I liked Convoy back in the day, but then I used to ride shotgun for a trucker I knew, and he paid me to be a hired hand. We would make grain and corn runs to Canada on a regular basis. I don't think you can do that now, with a minor.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 17, 2026 05:03 AM (Fbc0I)

20 Morning, Tech Peeps

Posted by: fluffy at April 17, 2026 05:12 AM (AN2gy)

21 I'm actually an untech peep😉 Good morning to you!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 05:15 AM (ix8EF)

22 I appreciated this man's thoughts: " Strength to endure" based on 2nd Timothy 4:6-8 and the devotional is followed by a prayer and additional insights "Our Daily Bread".:

https://tinyurl.com/39acmrf7

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 05:18 AM (ix8EF)

23 Evening and morning to all on this Friday, the consummation devoutly to be wished! Today I leave for Kansas at last. I'll shower, eat a little bit, finish packing -- oh, yes, and feed the beasts -- load up the car, and I'm off. It'll be a long tough day, but there are lots of truck plazas where I can stop for quick breaks.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 17, 2026 05:18 AM (wzUl9)

24 Come to think of it, "Convoy" is a darn good anthem for any road trip. As everybody here probably remembers, it was a big big hit in its day, 1975, and either kicked off the CB craze in passenger cars or picked up on it and accelerated it. Chip Fries, "C.W. McCall," was a very talented writer and producer with a solid voice, too.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 17, 2026 05:21 AM (wzUl9)

25 Fen, I expect you don't peep like a chick or a duckling either, but here we are.

Posted by: fluffy at April 17, 2026 05:24 AM (AN2gy)

26 So, who was the target?

https://tinyurl.com/56neu9h4

Or was it just a carjack attempt?

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 17, 2026 05:26 AM (1o8D5)

27 Safe travels Wolfus!

I hope you find the place.

Posted by: fluffy at April 17, 2026 05:26 AM (AN2gy)

28 Posted by: fluffy at April 17, 2026 05:26

Amen! I hope you have a safe trip back and forth and have a good time in the travel.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 05:28 AM (ix8EF)

29 I've posted this before because I like it so much! Actor David Suchet recites Psalm 27:

https://tinyurl.com/4kkz8xcz

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 05:34 AM (ix8EF)

30 So, who was the target?

https://tinyurl.com/56neu9h4

Or was it just a carjack attempt?

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 17, 2026 05:26 AM (1o8D5)

Cavernous Nostrildamus.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 17, 2026 05:39 AM (dK+Kv)

31 Convoy? Pixy tuned into American highway culture in the 1979s. CB radios, constant lookout for police, and the hated double-nickel (55 mph) speed limit.

CONVOY!

Posted by: JM in Illinois at April 17, 2026 05:41 AM (wAr5n)

32 I will voice my cynicism and say a Democrat.

Posted by: Accomack at April 17, 2026 05:43 AM (GbONR)

33 Old time hymn written in 1929, "I'll fly away":

https://tinyurl.com/4wurvbn8

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 05:43 AM (ix8EF)

34 Actually, I guess it's more grammatically correct to say "Non tech" because I'm the most non techy person I know. Thanks for putting up with me Pixy, and the rest of the gentlemen and ladies here.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 05:46 AM (ix8EF)

35
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at April 17, 2026 05:52 AM (2/MrR)

36 Good morning and Happy Friday one and all. As I mentioned yesterday, my wife asked me to deliver a package of "knitted knockers" (Don't get mad. That's the name of the organization). It's basically knitted breasts for women who have had mastectomies.

The lady who will be distributing them was happily surprised not only at the quality of the work but she loved how my wife knitted pink ribbons as well. She'll be delivering them to Johns Hopkins and Cedar Sinai over the next few weeks.

Posted by: NR Pax at April 17, 2026 05:54 AM (jjoN6)

37 Posted by: NR Pax at April 17, 2026 05:54 AM

I think that lovely of her to do that, it's a funny name and a very worthwhile project.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 05:56 AM (ix8EF)

38 ICYMI

piHard

https://youtu.be/CNbmoVdirxw

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 17, 2026 06:01 AM (dK+Kv)

39 Good morning morons

I'm just here for the twirling.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 17, 2026 06:05 AM (RIvkX)

40 non-tech is saying "what do even I need a tablet for?"

un-tech is saying "This tablet sucks... but it does make for a nice beer coaster I suppose."

Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 17, 2026 06:06 AM (Ot/FD)

41 Anybody twirled yet? It's Friday right?

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 17, 2026 06:08 AM (cxFcK)

42 That song set off a major social phenomenon of the 70s. All of a sudden everyone is on the radio while driving asking if there are any "smokies" on the road ahead.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 17, 2026 06:09 AM (RIvkX)

43 Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

Rejoinder: Gasp.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 17, 2026 06:10 AM (KNmT+)

44 Posted by: Warai-otoko at April 17, 2026 06:06 AM

LOL.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 06:10 AM (PFs9e)

45 Got milk?

https://tinyurl.com/3m25e9fd

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at April 17, 2026 06:12 AM (1o8D5)

46 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 17, 2026 05:18 AM (wzUl9)

====
A prayer for a soft landing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 17, 2026 06:12 AM (RIvkX)

47 G'mornin' everyone!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at April 17, 2026 06:14 AM (VyBeY)

48 Someone wake up Duncanthrax, it's International Bat Appreciation Day.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 17, 2026 06:15 AM (KNmT+)

49 Not so good for others: Counterfeit Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are showing up in new markets. (Tom's Hardware)

I hate it when I'm right. Predicted this as soon as the prices started soaring.

A lot of desperate buyers are going to get burned.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at April 17, 2026 06:21 AM (O7YUW)

50 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at April 17, 2026 06:24 AM (2Ez/1)

51 11 year old surprised as classmates pack courtroom for the adoption day into his forever home. Sunny Skyz site:

https://tinyurl.com/mr4b88vw

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 06:24 AM (ix8EF)

52 @23/Wolfus: Safe travels to you, and hopefully when you get to your first hotel or motel, you won't open your luggage and find a surprise stow-away kitty.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at April 17, 2026 06:29 AM (O7YUW)

53 I think that lovely of her to do that, it's a funny name and a very worthwhile project.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Stopped to chat with the lady for a little while. One of the bits of humor was when she mentioned that someone had knitted blue ones.

"The doctor said he didn't have any patients with blue skin."
My answer: "If your skin is blue, you need to be resuscitated."

Posted by: NR Pax at April 17, 2026 06:31 AM (jjoN6)

54 Good morning! Gotta go to the VA today for the biannual inspection. Bleh. Then come home and start planning a great circle road trip through MT, ID, OR and northern CA which should be fun.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 17, 2026 06:32 AM (3Ope8)

55 Posted by: NR Pax at April 17, 2026 06:31 AM (jjoN6

🤣

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 06:34 AM (rZCVI)

56 Got milk?
https://tinyurl.com/3m25e9fd
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey

That woman is hand's down the ugliest human I've ever seen that I know for almost certain wasn't involved in an industrial accident. The purple hair is a fairly recent addition.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 17, 2026 06:35 AM (cxFcK)

57 @23/Wolfus: Safe travels to you, and hopefully when you get to your first hotel or motel, you won't open your luggage and find a surprise stow-away kitty.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at April 17, 2026

***
Me: "Hey, Stirling! Welcome to Arkansas!"

They are climbing all over the suitcases now, but the zippers are shut, and I'm about to bring the cases out to the car. Just doing my last triple-check that I've got everything I wouldn't be able to buy easily while I'm gone.

. . . Oops. Almost forgot my shaving kit!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 17, 2026 06:37 AM (wzUl9)

58 Me: "Hey, Stirling! Welcome to Arkansas!"

They are climbing all over the suitcases now, but the zippers are shut, and I'm about to bring the cases out to the car. Just doing my last triple-check that I've got everything I wouldn't be able to buy easily while I'm gone.

. . . Oops. Almost forgot my shaving kit!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 17, 2026 06:37 AM (wzUl9)
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As soon as I open up my suitcase to start packing, I'll find a little black kitty (Penny) inspecting the inside of the suitcase.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 17, 2026 06:39 AM (gnNyN)

59 Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 17, 2026 06:32 AM (3Ope

May your inspection go well.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 06:41 AM (PFs9e)

60 I never looked at Sherrif Wallace as Lord Humongous, but it makes sense.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at April 17, 2026 06:43 AM (XV/Pl)

61 As Calvin Coolidge said on the 150th anniversary of the Declaration:

“If all men are created equal, that is final. If they are endowed with inalienable rights, that is final. If governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, that is final. No advance, no progress can be made beyond these propositions. If anyone wishes to deny their truth or their soundness, the only direction in which he can proceed historically is not forward, but backward toward the time when there was no equality, no rights of the individual, no rule of the people.”
====

Quoted by Justice Thomas on the 250th anniversary of thr Declaration of Independence.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 17, 2026 06:47 AM (RIvkX)

62 And . . . I almost forgot to feed the cats. They are so quiet that I almost walked out without putting down their morning chow.

Got to pack up the laptop now. I'll check in later today. Wheels up and off we go!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 17, 2026 06:48 AM (wzUl9)

63 @57/Wolfus: ". . . Oops. Almost forgot my shaving kit!"

This is known as "the window of opportunity". Count kitties once bags are closed. :-)

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at April 17, 2026 06:49 AM (O7YUW)

64 Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 17, 2026 06:35 AM (cxFcK)

I didn't actually listen to it because it's too early for listening to ranting. There probably should be so mandatory retirement age for people in Congress. De Lauro is in her 80's. I compare her to our retired organist ( she did it as volunteer) who played the organ and worked as the church secretary and , did baked goods until her 90's for the church luncheons. I understand people want to be useful and productive, but I have no doubt lovable Jessie was more of an asset to humanity than the Congressional Rep from CT and Jessie had a wonderful, loving spirit.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 06:49 AM (PFs9e)

65 Sorry. The last bit was redundant.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 06:50 AM (PFs9e)

66 Once congress realized they could band together to spend other people's money under the guise of republican government, the beginning of the end was upon us. There's no check or balance for that power.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 17, 2026 06:52 AM (3Ope8)

67 There's no check or balance for that power.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 17, 2026 06:52 AM (3Ope

Only the Second Amendment.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 17, 2026 06:53 AM (dK+Kv)

68 "As I mentioned yesterday, my wife asked me to deliver a package of "knitted knockers" (Don't get mad. That's the name of the organization). It's basically knitted breasts for women who have had mastectomies."
Posted by: NR Pax
+++

What knockers!!

Posted by: Gene Wilder at April 17, 2026 06:56 AM (2Ez/1)

69 Good morning everyone.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at April 17, 2026 07:02 AM (S+2Xo)

70

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at April 17, 2026 07:03 AM (DDJSl)

71 Eggs are on sale at a local supermarket for 88 cents for a dozen large eggs. Probably will be sold out by the time I get my ass in gear and stop by.

Posted by: Colin at April 17, 2026 07:04 AM (e8qy3)

72 No, not at work, just a donut and coffee.

Posted by: Eromero at April 17, 2026 07:05 AM (LHPAg)

73 Given that Two Tier Keir is the sixth British PM in the last ten years it will surprise no one he may resign today. It turns out he is in deep trouble for some lies he told Parliament, about the security clearance granted to a friend of his who was being sent to Washington as ambassador.

Anyway, new PM incoming apparently.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 17, 2026 07:07 AM (XfdX/)

74 What knockers!!
Posted by: Gene Wilder

Juvenile humor mode enable: Knock softly but firmly. I like soft firm knockers.

Posted by: NR Pax at April 17, 2026 07:09 AM (jjoN6)

75 w00t

Posted by: m at April 17, 2026 07:10 AM (J+Y4w)

76 mornin yall. This getting old stuff is for the birds.

Posted by: fd at April 17, 2026 07:12 AM (vFG9F)

77 Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 17, 2026 06:47 AM (RIvkX)
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What a fantastic quote. I may print that and put it on a yard sign, since I live in a yard sign kind of town. (One neighbor still has her BLM sign up, years later.)

Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 17, 2026 07:13 AM (XfdX/)

78 Dear m ( woot)

Do you like owls? I do. Here is a story about them from Scotland:

https://tinyurl.com/bp86uv2e

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2026 07:16 AM (Nx5jP)

79 The Attorney General of VA posted on Twitter yesterday reminding us how the VA Tech Shooting was 19 years ago.

The internet is forever and the majority of the responses to the post were reminding him how he supported the idea of murdering the children of his political opponents.

Posted by: NR Pax at April 17, 2026 07:18 AM (jjoN6)

80 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 17, 2026 07:20 AM (u82oZ)

81 NaCly, dearest. How was the nature stroll?

Posted by: Ben Had at April 17, 2026 07:22 AM (yAteE)

82 Speaking of birds, they are noticeably chirping this morning. They must already be two cups into their coffee.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 17, 2026 07:22 AM (XfdX/)

83 The Attorney General of VA posted on Twitter yesterday reminding us how the VA Tech Shooting was 19 years ago.

The internet is forever and the majority of the responses to the post were reminding him how he supported the idea of murdering the children of his political opponents.

--

The replies probably make him laugh. Thanks to the people of VA, he got elected anyway.

Posted by: Lady in Black at April 17, 2026 07:22 AM (qBdHI)

84 Just type in Windfarm failures.
You will see all of the windfarms are built on subsidies and promises and fake companies and joint llcs that will all walk away of there is just 1 little hiccup.

And there are many hiccups.

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 17, 2026 07:23 AM (/+uur)

85 "what do even I need a tablet for?""

That's my line. I just shrug and walk on

Posted by: man at April 17, 2026 07:24 AM (XuXeR)

86 We should pay tribute as a nation to Justice Clarence Thomas. He may be the greatest pillar of our liberty still standing in the corrupt judicial system.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 17, 2026 07:25 AM (XfdX/)

87 86 We should pay tribute as a nation to Justice Clarence Thomas. He may be the greatest pillar of our liberty still standing in the corrupt judicial system.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 17, 2026 07:25 AM (XfdX/)

And at the other end in Action Jackson

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 17, 2026 07:26 AM (/+uur)

88 Been seeing an anti-Tom Steyer ad campaign funded by builders, realtors, IBEW, and PG&E.

I don't think Steyer is the guy.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 17, 2026 07:27 AM (RIvkX)

89 And at the other end in Action Jackson
Posted by: r hennigantx
------------------

Dat's racist! But I'll forgive and forget if'n you hire me to supervise some elections.

Posted by: Tarshea Fudge-Riley at April 17, 2026 07:29 AM (DDJSl)

90 no twirl...

Posted by: Don Black at April 17, 2026 07:31 AM (ZxPkt)

91 The replies probably make him laugh. Thanks to the people of VA, he got elected anyway.
Posted by: Lady in Black

Sadly, I know people in VA who are conservative and really loathe what is happening to their state.

Posted by: NR Pax at April 17, 2026 07:31 AM (jjoN6)

92 There was a massive fire used by a Chinese EV car company in Shenzen over the weekend, destroying an entire parking structure. Initially, it was a runaway lithium fire, but now the company claims it was an electrical fire in the structure itself that lit the "insulation" (in an open parking garage?). Sure, yeah, have it your way China.

Anyway, complete destruction.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 17, 2026 07:31 AM (2EUgy)

93 Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere

I sent you my contact number, so only you and Google have it.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 17, 2026 07:32 AM (u82oZ)

94 The catfish said to the trout 'Be sure you have your route picked out'.

K. Fish

Posted by: Eromero at April 17, 2026 07:32 AM (LHPAg)

95 I don't think Steyer is the guy.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 17, 2026 07:27 AM (RIvkX)
================
I think you might get Xavier Becerra, amazingly enough.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 17, 2026 07:33 AM (2EUgy)

96 >You will see all of the windfarms are built on subsidies and promises and fake companies and joint llcs that will all walk away of there is just 1 little hiccup.
###

It's a write off, Jerry.
They just write it off.

Posted by: Kramer at April 17, 2026 07:33 AM (2Ez/1)

97 Fox News reports acting ICE Director Todd Lyons has resigned.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 17, 2026 07:34 AM (RIvkX)

98 Nood.

Posted by: Nazdar at April 17, 2026 07:35 AM (NcvvS)

99 Nood

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 17, 2026 07:36 AM (RIvkX)

100 The replies probably make him laugh. Thanks to the people of VA, he got elected anyway.
Posted by: Lady in Black

I don't think any of these Blue state people are legitimately elected, it's all industrial strength vote fraud baked in the system. No way they can advocate such obviously disastrous policies and thrive electorally. I just assume everyone of them are illegitimately in office owing to the fraud.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 17, 2026 07:37 AM (cxFcK)

101
JJS

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 17, 2026 07:37 AM (/+uur)

102 @101{yesterday's tech thread}/NaCly Dog: "FWIW, in two years as a bus driver I was randomly selected for every urinalysis screening. Passed, of course. I asked who are you protecting, and was skipped after that."

That's brilliant. I'm using that if I end up in a similar situation, and I may well based on training we got at the beginning of the year. "Random drug tests" are coming, because the big multinational bus company that owns us says so. *sighs*

Oh, and they'll demand at some random point during the day, or even after your work day is done. Fail to comply immediately, and it's treated as a positive test result with all the ramifications that entails.

Anyway, thanks NaCly Dog.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at April 17, 2026 07:38 AM (O7YUW)

103 {{{Ben Had}}}

It was very nice. I took her on one of my favorite trails, with views of Tuttle Creek Reservoir.

She is looking forward now. After her beloved husband died, she basically was incapacitated with grief for a year. I understand completely. She does know how lucky she was to have such a good, long, marriage.

We plan to walk once a week. Plan to take her to a nice hike to the confluence of the Big Blue River and the Kansas River, weather depending.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 17, 2026 07:38 AM (u82oZ)

104 61 As Calvin Coolidge said on the 150th anniversary of the Declaration:

“If all men are created equal, that is final. If they are endowed with inalienable rights, that is final. If governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, that is final. No advance, no progress can be made beyond these propositions. If anyone wishes to deny their truth or their soundness, the only direction in which he can proceed historically is not forward, but backward toward the time when there was no equality, no rights of the individual, no rule of the people.”
====

Quoted by Justice Thomas on the 250th anniversary of thr Declaration of Independence.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 17, 2026 06:47 AM (RIvkX)

Thank you!

Posted by: m at April 17, 2026 08:12 AM (J+Y4w)

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