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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/07/2026

Gotta admit, this is an excellent name for a group of knitters that meets at a bar:

Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/05/2026

Being at the International Transport Forum this week has been eye-opening and engaging. Lots of good ideas and discussions. I'll write up my thoughts at length for www.mobilityengineeringtech.com in a few days, but for now, some official pictures and words. #ITFSummit

A quote from the Spanish Minister for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente Santiago, at ITF Summit 2026: "20th century infrastructure is unable to resist 21st century climate change."

A quote from Ghent University Professor of Cycling Meredith Glaser at ITS Summit 2026: "If the environment allows an eight-year-old child to cycle to school alone, it means that resilience is there."

A quote from Geert Van Waeg, president of the International Federation of Pedestrians at IFT Summit 2026: "Walking is resilient by nature; we need to start building cities for people."

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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/04/2026

Hyundai brought a Jeep/Bronco concept called the Boulder to the #NYIAS today. Styling.

Hyundai Boulder concept car at the New Your Auto Show 2026.

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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/01/2026

I have no idea what's going on with my #OtterAI, but it's displaying the menu item "Transcript" with "Tragronnscript." Anyone ever see anything like this?

A screenshot of two menu items from Otter.ai website that shows "Tragonnscript" instead of Transcript.

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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/01/2026

For some reason, I was sent a new #travel #security #alert for major US cities. It looks like this:

Screenshot of an email from Garda Security that announces a Travel Security Alert for major US cities due to protests over military strikes in Venezuela. It reads, in part: "US, Canada: Demonstrations in major cities likely to continue through mid-January over US military actions in Venezuela

Protests related to US military actions in Venezuela likely across the US and Canada through at least mid-January. Disruptions likely.

Severity¹: Moderate
Categories: Infrastructural Overland Security Unrest
Locations: Canada ยง United States ยง
Timeframe²: Expected from January 5, 2026 2:53 AM until January 15, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC).

Event

Demonstrations related to the recent US military actions in Venezuela are likely in major cities across the US and Canada through at least mid-January. This follows the US government’s launch of Operation Absolute Resolve, which involved airstrikes against key Venezuelan military and security infrastructure in Caracas and the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Jan. 3.

Most demonstrations are likely to oppose US military intervention, though some expressions of support are probable. Protest activity is expected primarily near US government buildings, including consulates in Canada, with additional gatherings probable at public squares and historical landmarks.

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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/11/2025

This is Akio Toyoda, #nepobaby CEO of #Toyota. He wore #MAGA gear at a recent #NASCAR race. Remember this image next time you go car shopping: www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-a…

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda wearing a MAGA hat and a Trump/Vance shirt at a NASCAR race.

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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/11/2025

Fans not only boo-ed the president loudly at the #Lions-#Commanders #NFL game yesterday, but at least one gave him the double eagle directly to his ugly face. #NoKings

Fans at the Lions-Commanders NFL game flip president trump off directly to his ugly face from directly below the suite seats.

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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/11/2025

The beautiful #NorthCountryTrail is a growing national treasure. The things listed below are minor things, in the big picture, but still a shitty result of the #Shutdown.

An email from the North Country Trail Association that talks about the effects of the US gov't shutdown, including Loss of Volunteer Protections, Delayed Work Next Year, and Federal Partners Not Being Paid.

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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2025

Activists shut down a highway near Munich this morning as part of larger anti-car/anti-IAA protests. They climbed onto the signs and were sitting in the road, calmly waiting to be arrested (from what we could tell). I felt so bad for the thousands of people […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

Two people sit in protest on top of a highway overpass, positioning a banner that reads messages related to climate action. Below, police and emergency services vehicles are present, indicating a response to the situation. The weather is cloudy, and there are green hills

The image depicts a highway scene with several police officers and emergency personnel. Some individuals, wearing pink vests, are seated on the road importers against the IAA mobility fair, while police and others stand nearby, engaged in discussion or monitoring the situation. A police van is visible, along with barriers

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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2025

Looking through some work archives in preparation for some historical work on Henrik #Fisker and #FiskerAutomotive and came across this photo of him at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Henrik Fisker stands next to a red Fisker Karma PHEV at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2025

This is a small, local effect of the fascist assholes in DC right now. It won't make national news, for this year, maybe we won't notice as much. But if a local environmental organization can no longer afford to run a really fun, productive river clean-up done […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

An email from WMEAC (West Michigan Environmental Action Council) announcing the end of the annual, volunteer river clean-up. This is the text:

A Message to Our Valued Partners and Volunteers

It is with deep regret that we must inform you, our valued partners, sponsors, and volunteers, that the annual WMEAC Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup will not be taking place this year. We are extremely disappointed to put this cherished community event on what we hope is a temporary hiatus.

The volatile economic and political environment, together with some recent disappointing news about grants, mean that we have not met our revenue goals for the year. We simply don’t have the capacity at this time to plan, staff, and fund this large-scale community engagement and volunteer event that has been WMEAC’s signature event for the past 21 years.

It’s only because of past volunteers and financial supporters like you that the River Cleanup has been such a success in the past. It’s only because of you that WMEAC has a 55-year legacy of being a trail-blazing, community-focused champion for environmental education and policies. We are truly grateful for your past support and partnership.

While we must pause the River Cleanup this year, we are confident that with your continued financial support and collaboration, WMEAC can maintain and build upon its impressive 55-year legacy of vital environmental work during these challenging times.

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Sebastian Blanco @sebastianblanco.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/07/2025

What it’s like to bike through a midwestern town on the 4th of July. (In this case, Grand Rapids, MI, 2025) #fireworks

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