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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

But, we get to have earthquakes other people don't! earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Earthquake alert showed up on my watch before showing up on the USGS site. Near Indio Hills, CA, estimated at 5.1. earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

OPM - spending other people’s money Wait! Those are our tax dollars!

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

That’s an amazing run … 21 years. Congratulations!

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Some Windows 10 users decided to move on, finally, and many begrudgingly. It’s not from wanting Windows 11 or Copilot, both of which they’ve been trying to avoid.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Wonder of wonders! 🥇 Now that CoPilot can sort a spreadsheet, what amazing capability will Microsoft create next?! /s

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

For the first time in more than 40 years of using most things Microsoft, I’m seriously looking at making the switch to an Apple Mac

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Oh c’mon don’t think we’re that daft? Everyone knows the 2x Labubu ETF is the one to short now

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Slide?! More likely we’ll see more stability following Powell’s commitment to continue

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Facts matter, as do the dedicated people who make decisions based on facts, not fear nor favor

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Yikes! That’s worse! 🤪

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Expand customer support forums Most customers will tell it like it is and help you monitor more than you might imagine

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

That writing style suggests it’s promotional copy, meant to engage readers toward some action. It predates recent AI tools. It emerged on LinkedIn along with advice to market oneself as a “thought leader” or other self-aggrandizing title.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

It was good to see one of the former Mayors of Encinitas out supporting the event

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Thousands of anti-ICE protesters assemble at the busiest intersection in sleepy suburban Encinitas, CA. Most drivers passing by honk or give thumbs-up in support of the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Due Process, or against ICE or tyranny.

A busy intersection lined with thousands of anti-ICE protesters assemble to demonstrate their love for American ideals

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Americans enjoying their constitutional freedom to assemble, expressing dissent for wrongs done

Crowd of protestors holding signs for due process, supporting the US Constitution, and against tyranny, state sanctioned murder, ICE, framed by the American flag

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

I got “sloppy” on January 1st, spinning through Merriam-Webster’s candidates. Maybe it’ll catch on as an adjective?

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Yes, 67 is over, let’s move on to 89

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Sure they lose a little, but make it up in volume (or in today’s lingo, it scales!)

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Ah, diving deeper into the BLS data I see that Houstonians spent more than 90% of their transportation on vehicles. Perhaps cars don’t last as long there? Or people replace them more often or they cost more?

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Surprised to see Houston having such expensive transportation expenses. Gas is so much cheaper there than San Diego.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

The aroma of mimeographed tests

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

And it now seems quaintly odd to remember overhearing a coworker calling toy stores, asking for teenage mutant ninja turtles, and probing further for Donatello. Those seemed like desperate times.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

And somehow I’ve found it especially enjoyable to edit other writer’s work.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

And one of my least favorite experiences involves autocorrect Bill Zinsser

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I admit that one of my favorite books is @On Writing Well” by Bill Zinder. richardcolby.net/writ2000/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/On-Writing-Well-30th-Anniversa-Zinsser-William.pdf

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

You’re reminding me how fun editing is.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Magnificent! Be sure to check out Nidaros, the ancient medieval cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. There doesn’t appear to be a ceiling as it fades into a distance.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Ok then, how about Sloppy? Reminds me of Clippy

word of the year is sloppy, as randomly drawn as a magic 8-ball, indicating more #AISlop ahead

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Have fun! I’ve also lost count of how many times I’ve gone, and am okay with skipping CES.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Also don’t refer to Clippy as Sloppy!

As hundreds of word flew past, only one was showing in the screenshot: Sloppy
Seems fitting for 2026

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Word of the year-sloppy, as in “Your AI slop is showing”

The word of the year: sloppy. In 2026, ai slop will be even more present, enough such that Eve more people will notice and rebel

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Each country seems to have its turn with imperialism. Human history is interesting yet not very pretty in truth.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

May as well! You’ve captured many of the trails, and there are likely more to discover.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Wow! Sounds like time for a road trip!

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Yes! Have you tried it with a little prickly pear jelly? Delicious!

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I’ll admit to having stopped at Dudley’s Bakery on more than one occasion. Hiking is hungry work! 😉

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

When we pass by Yucaipa on our way to the San Bernardino mountains, San Gorgonio, and Big Bear, we make sure to pass through Oak Glen for fresh hot apple bramble pie.

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Dan Ness @danodano.bsky.social · 03/01/2026