Reposted by zzɐʞMinnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 02/10/2026“Starting too fast is a very real concern on race day,” the sly announcement read. “Not so much on registration day.”bit.lyGrandma’s Marathon 2027 sells out faster than most runners finish the raceThe 8,000 slots were filled in less than 3 hours, organizers announced. 0172
Reposted by zzɐʞTim Carmody @tcarmody.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This is the funniest thing I've seen today, possibly ever 41119443104
Reposted by zzɐʞCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026when your country's new accord on “super intelligence” misspells the country's name 1843047573
zzɐʞ @kaszeta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Okay, we’re risking it. Going in. (Glasgow isn’t generally not known for its tiki scene) 110
zzɐʞ @kaszeta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Nothing like a Glasgow subway filled with drunk footballers 110
zzɐʞ @kaszeta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026And we’ve arrived in Glasgow. A day to explore before we head out. 130
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Shifting from Full English to Full Scottish breakfast mode on the Caledonian Sleeper. 042
Reposted by zzɐʞMinnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 29/09/2026A group of local investors is making a play to save Pearson’s Candy, a beloved Minnesota confectioner slated to halt production this week.bit.lyLocal investors make a play for Pearson’s Candy, famed for the Salted Nut RollA group including former co-owner Larry Hassler is trying to convince the confectioner’s private equity owner to sell. 25215
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Although it’s only been two months since the last trip to London, still indulging on a roti stop at Gopal’s. 031
Reposted by zzɐʞRichard Littler @richardlittler.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Only in Switzerland. Workmen having a cheeky fondue by the side of the road over the weekend. Identities obscured to protect the peckish. 317119
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 28/09/2026London traditions: hitting up the Regency Cafe for breakfast 011
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Getting my Sunday Roast on. At Coppa Club London Bridge. 011
Reposted by zzɐʞAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 27/09/2026This admin has spent years going after science. It proposed the largest cut in NASA’s history, about a quarter of the agency and half of its science programs. But last month, a groundbreaking telescope left the launch pad anyway. And the story of how it got there is our good news this Sunday. 9965571861
Reposted by zzɐʞKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This is like accusing someone of robbing a bank because they deposited money and never withdrew it 58982771860
Reposted by zzɐʞMolly Redden @mtredden.bsky.social · 22/09/2026“You’ve seen me deliver.” That’s what Collins told Kao, he said, as her staff pressured him to up his donations. Kao wound up giving the Collins super PAC $150,000 in late 2019. Weeks later, according to an email, Collins’ office agreed to support $32m in new Navatek projects. 415746
Reposted by zzɐʞProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign. The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers. Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵 412113826075
Reposted by zzɐʞc3rmen @c3rmen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Losing my mind while doing some research for my creature design lecture that the closest relative to the maned wolf is the bush dog. Like there has gotta be a fable where the maned wolf took all the leggie from its cousin 14278492098
Reposted by zzɐʞMitch Wolfe @whrwlfthrwlf85v.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Cargo cult of the operator: people in isolated areas watch a couple Taylor Sheridan shows and then base their entire society around acting like asshole lone wolves, wearing cargo pants and shirts with rolled up sleeves under bulletproof vests, and tactically walking everywhere while holding rifles. 031
Reposted by zzɐʞAsh Gravestoneman 🎃 @ashstoneman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Time to burn my Ed Sheeran cd 362777457
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Sharing my #OffbeatEats review of a slightly unusual dining option: eating lunch on the First Class coach of the LNER train from Kings Cross to Leeds. Honestly, not a bad Mumbai Chicken Toastie. offbeateats.org/2026/09/lunc...offbeateats.orgLunch on the LNER East Coast Main Line (UK)After we wrapped up our sales activities in Farnborough, with a small side trip to visit companies in Harwell, we found ourselves briefly back in London at Kings Cross Station, waiting for our train u... 031
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Sharing my #OffbeatEats review of Bombay Story in Wokingham, UK. A great Indian place in the heart of Wokingham, with a nice variety of both street-food and classic dish inspired items, as well as great drinks and desserts. offbeateats.org/2026/09/bomb...offbeateats.orgBombay Story (Wokingham, UK)After 3 long days at the Farnborough Air Show, we had to pack up to go to Leeds. But on our last evening, we decided to go into downtown Wokingham to find an interesting dinner. Wokingham is an old ... 012
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Sharing my #OffbeatEats "Health-Check" re-visit to Gopal's Corner in Market Halls Victoria in London. Still some of the best roti I've ever had, and a great spot for a light lunch. offbeateats.org/2026/09/heal...offbeateats.orgHealth Check: Gopal's Corner (London, UK)After a busy Sunday morning, before heading out to Wokingham and Farnborough for business, my brother and I had a window of opportunity to grab lunch near his flat in Pimlico. I decided that this wou... 021
Reposted by zzɐʞLuca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The Gabet coffee machine, also known as the balancing siphon or balance brewer, is an ornate 19th-century vacuum coffee maker patented by Parisian inventor Louis Gabet in 1844. IG: @antiqueatelier 2535665
Reposted by zzɐʞAlaska's News Source @alaskasnewssource.com · 05/09/2026Pioneer Park becomes Alaskaland with changes to signage 👉 tinyurl.com/bddwx928 043
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Sharing my #OffbeatEats review of Má Là Taste of Sichuan, a particularly good Sichuan restaurant in Westminster, London. Including my trying Chinese morning glory, a rarity on US menus since it is consider invasive. offbeateats.org/2026/09/ma-l...offbeateats.orgMá Là Taste of Sichuan (Westminster, London, UK)Before I had to head out to Wokingham for my work trip, I went out with Dan and Sophie for dinner. We wanted a place with some interesting cuisine that was still a short walk from Pimlico, and Dan ha... 011
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Sharing my #OffbeatEats review of The Oakingham Belle in Wokingham, UK. A great newer neighborhood pub with a great selection of beer and British pub classics, and a really great sticky toffee pudding. offbeateats.org/2026/09/the-...offbeateats.orgThe Oakingham Belle (Wokingham, UK)While our group was attending the Farnborough Airshow, we staying at a hotel on the outskirts of Wokingham. This was convenient for our transportation to and from the Farnborough Airshow itself (Woki... 011
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Sharing my #OffbeatEats review of Guacamoles in Peckham, London. A bit of a rarity in London, owner Taco Manny offers up some great, authentic tacos and pozole. offbeateats.org/2026/09/guac...offbeateats.orgGuacamoles (Peckham, London, UK)This July landed me an interesting assignment: the State of New Hampshire and the NH Aerospace Defense Consortium were leading a trade mission to the UK, with the primary goals of visiting the biennia... 011
Reposted by zzɐʞSeth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026They have every intention of rigging this election and trying to steal it And these are the same people who spent a decade falsely claiming elections are rigged It's the biggest, longest con in U.S. political history, and the whole country is its victimcnn.comUSPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public | CNN PoliticsThe US Postal Service effort to develop a sweeping new system for verifying mail ballots has invited a host of IT concerns among agency officials, with some describing the process internally as a “sh*... 46299484584
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Sharing my #OffbeatEats review of another Community Breakfast: the Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast of the United Church of Warner. Great blueberry pancakes! offbeateats.org/2026/08/panc...offbeateats.orgPancake Breakfast: United Church of Warner (Warner, NH)As our regular readers know, we here at Offbeat Eats have been trying to avail ourselves of the various community meals that spring up around the region. Looking through the local Kearsarge Shopper a... 011
Reposted by zzɐʞACARS Drama @acarsdrama.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Air to Ground Message: TOILET KEEPS FLUSHING Area: Dublin, Ireland Type: Boeing 777-200 A: #aeee1df0942 F: #f2165c5f32c 0104
Reposted by zzɐʞTom Reagan’s Witch’s Hat @rufustsuperfly.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Never forget 01215426
Reposted by zzɐʞACARS Drama @acarsdrama.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Air to Ground Message: ALL THE GATES SUCK THOUGH LOL Area: Minneapolis, MN, USA Type: Boeing 737-700 A: #a2f180b47d7 F: #ffbc34b1f96 1114
Reposted by zzɐʞallenz-4.bsky.social @allenz-4.bsky.social · 30/08/2026SpaceX FH: Nancy Grace Roman Telescope : KSC LC-39A : 30 August 2026 (11:26:04 UTC). SECO-1 Nominal Orbit Pics.. 8/30/2026 041
Reposted by zzɐʞThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 30/08/2026NASA's newest space telescope has blasted off on a quest to find planets around other stars and explore the hidden universe. The telescope is named after the late Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer.bit.lyNASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universeNASA’s newest space telescope has blasted off on a quest to find planets around other stars and explore the hidden universe. 517941
Reposted by zzɐʞDoctor Memory @blank.org · 26/08/2026This is the sucker punch. The wind-up leading to it was the decision that green card applicants had to return to their home country to submit the application. The goal was to convince a huge number of _legal immigrants_ to leave the country and then strand them there. 5287137
Reposted by zzɐʞAlistair Coleman @alistaircoleman.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Just remembered the Dolly Parton bus. 192719504
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Sharing my #OffbeatEats review of Josie's Country Café. Located in a general store in Ellsworth, ME, Josie's has a surprisingly diverse menu, ranging from American breakfast classics to Asian dishes like Filipino lumpia. offbeateats.org/2026/08/josi...offbeateats.orgJosie's Country Café (Ellsworth, ME)After a very pleasant hiking trip in Acadia National Park, we decided to have our celebration meal someplace that was on the way back towards NH and MA. We decided that Ellsworth, just outside of Aca... 011
Reposted by zzɐʞChristian Sporleder @casporleder.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Pilots call this phenomenon “Children of the Magenta”, from a famous talk in the 90s by the head training pilot at American Airlines (worth watching on YouTube) Aviation had to grapple with de skilling and the human training/automation interface way earlier than the rest of us 2182
Reposted by zzɐʞThe Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 25/08/2026President Trump threatened to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” in the latest escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Canada.on.wsj.comTrump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario as Spat With Canada EscalatesThe president said on social media that he is “giving serious consideration” to changing the name to Lake America. 925317
Reposted by zzɐʞMarlene Robertson🍁🇨🇦 @marlenerobertson.bsky.social · 23/08/2026“We recognize that sometimes the [United State’s] signature was written in pencil.” Another brilliant quote from PM Carney destined for the history books. 1016366
Reposted by zzɐʞOffbeat Eats @offbeateats.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Sharing my #OffbeatEats review of Beal's Lobster Pier in Southwest Harbor, Maine. One of the classic Acadia stops for lobster. offbeateats.org/2026/08/beal...offbeateats.orgBeal's Lobster Pier (Southwest Harbor, Maine)The majority of our trip to Acadia National Park was a hiking trip, and we had most of our meals either on the trail, or prepared in the campsite (despite camping, we ate pretty well, see my review of... 031
