Michael Job @budiman@qoto.org

HOLIDAY COVID UPDATE:

- COVID wastewater levels are very high in the majority of U.S. states

- 1 in 35 people currently have COVID in the U.S. (and rising)

- U.S. COVID levels are higher today than during 90% of the pandemic

- WHO designated JN.1 variant of interest

- CDC warning hospitals may ration care

Have a happy, safe, and healthy holidays by getting vaccinated, wearing a high quality mask, testing, staying home when you are sick, and improving indoor air ventilation!

Mit 13 Jahren hörte ich mit dem Schachspielen auf, weil ich gegen meinen dummen, seelenlosen Computer keine Chance hatte. Heute gibt es dank AI Schachprogramme, die auf völlig natürlich wirkende Art schlecht spielen und gegen mich verlieren. Ich liebe technischen Fortschritt.

"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a song by Irish #rock band #U2. It is the second track from their 1987 album #TheJoshuaTree and was released as the album's second single in May 1987. The song was a hit, becoming the band's second consecutive number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 while peaking at number six on the #UKSinglesChart. The song originated from a #demo the band recorded on which drummer #LarryMullenJr played a unique rhythm pattern.
https://youtu.be/gY75dw64sqI

Das ist Anne Hidalgo, Bürgermeisterin von Paris. In ihrer Amtszeit wurde das Ufer der Seine für Menschen geöffnet, hat die Stadt Tempo 30 eingeführt, wurden in Rekordzeit sichere Radwege gebaut & zehntausende Parkplätze abgeschafft. Jetzt will sie das Zentrum vom Durchgangsverkehr befreien, 170.000 Bäume Pflanzen und 18€ Parkgebühren für SUVs einführen❤️ Das ist genau die Vision und der Mut, den wir in 🇩🇪 so dringend brauchen!

Heute ist übrigens Welt-Orgasmus-Tag.
Macht mit der Info was ihr wollt.
Gute Nacht!
https://www.bzbasel.ch/kultur/basel/wort-zum-tag-21-dezember-stoehne-weihnachten-ld.2553668

Die Treppe zum Barfüsserplatz hinab im Licht der alten Gassenlaternen. Ein regennasser Dezemberabend beim Lohnhof.

And on tonight’s episode of “you’re up too late drinking” is another favorite. #DireStraits - gotta get this toot out before Money for Nothing hits…

Brothers in Arms (1985)
#vinyl #VinylRecords #vinylcollection @vinylrecords

Daylight is at its shortest this week. What a blessing to hike in the mountains high up above the #ValVigezzo 🇮🇹 in #Piemonte in bright sunshine … and to take a ride on the “trenino” of the #Vigezzina railway to #Domodossola - in an old class ABe8/8 trainset of the late 1950s with #FensterAuf opening windows. 😉

Favorisierte Tools 2023 - einige hier haben bereits ihre Inputs eingebracht. Nun also, etwas systematisierter in diesem Pad... Wer Lust hat mitzumachen, ist willkommen:

https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/edit/mlD7ZbzvybzVNn71HkLpZj9y/embed/

#Tools #Cryptpad

There are two signs
in my veterinarian’s window
the first says
“masks are optional”
the second says
“we apologize for any delays
multiple employees
are currently out sick”
and I can’t help but think
that the first sign
explains the second sign.

Republicans: The Senate cannot convict and ban Trump because that's for the courts to decide!

Colorado Supreme Court: Okay, done.

Republicans: wait not like that

Good morning from the #Centovallina🇨🇭#Vigezzina 🇮🇹 railway. Leaving #Locarno, I’m the only passenger on the 08:51 “Diretto” to #Domodossola. From the rear of the train one gets a “faux cab-view” impression of the line.
At “Olgia2” crossover we meet another #SSIF ABe8/8 unit. These lovely trainsets were built in the late 1950s. Their refurbished interior design comes with a 1980s feel. 😉

How is it that #trumpoffballot or #Colorado or #ColoradoTrump or #fourteenthamendment or *something* isn't trending?

You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why:

Toxic masculinity forbids displays of emotion

#NowPlaying: Norah Jones – Come Away With Me

One of my secret Santa gifts this year

#vinyl #NorahJones #JazzPop

@vinylrecords

Tusky is looking for contributors!

The #Tusky team has lost a few contributors this year for various reasons, and we need your help building a kick-ass Mastodon app!

While we would also appreciate more technical contributors, we are specifically looking for:
- a person who can manage or help with our social account
- a project manager who can help us draft a Code of Conduct

Please help us spread the word 😊

This years batch of #HTML #Stickers arrived. Neon-Red Foil ❤️
Someone who need a popping addition to their laptop lid?

Nicht nur Covid #maskeauf #Maskeschützt