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Peter Orlowicz Mar 5, 2023

Yay train mascots!
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RT @mondomascots
Today I saw Kamosy, a train conductor serow (Japanese goat-antelope) who is the mascot for JR Takasaki Station.
https://twitter.com/mondomascots/status/1632387806835220482

Mondo Mascots on Twitter

“Today I saw Kamosy, a train conductor serow (Japanese goat-antelope) who is the mascot for JR Takasaki Station.”

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Peter Orlowicz Mar 3, 2023

This doesn't happen as often at the federal level, because federal contracts can be terminated for convenience of the Government.
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RT @bd_highsmith
One of my favorite recent law articles uses this as an example of how private contracting is often used by the state, and local governments in particular, for the end of public entrenchment. It’s become infamous as a “bad deal,” and it is that—but there are universal lessons here https:…
https://twitter.com/bd_highsmith/status/1631649051748847616

Brian Highsmith on Twitter

“One of my favorite recent law articles uses this as an example of how private contracting is often used by the state, and local governments in particular, for the end of public entrenchment. It’s become infamous as a “bad deal,” and it is that—but there are universal lessons here”

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Peter Orlowicz Feb 24, 2023

Band fundraisers have REALLY changed since I was in school...

Peter Orlowicz Feb 19, 2023

Yay trains! He QTed himself pointing out you could do a whole theme park of just attractions like this, and I agree. (Then a bunch of people pointed out there are setups like this for kids, discovery museums & the like, but we shouldn't limit it to kids.)
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RT @ProtonInspector
I know like 90% of you would pay good money to use this train conductor simulator
https://twitter.com/ProtonInspector/status/1626893729532375040

fake proton on Twitter

“I know like 90% of you would pay good money to use this train conductor simulator”

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Peter Orlowicz Feb 18, 2023

Not all unpacked yet, but the board game library shelves are coming together.

Peter Orlowicz Feb 16, 2023

I'm not saying this is wrong, but I am saying I'm automatically suspicious of any statement that "X is illegal" from a government source without a citation.
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RT @LethalityJane
Federal government: We want as many people as possible to buy electric cars

Federal installations:
https://twitter.com/LethalityJane/status/1626001769276006402

Lethality Jane🌻 on Twitter

“Federal government: We want as many people as possible to buy electric cars Federal installations:”

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Peter Orlowicz Feb 15, 2023

Yay trains?
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RT @emilysbremer
Me today, teaching Florida East Coast Railway with the goal of convincing my students that NO REALLY the case makes sense and was rightly decided:
https://twitter.com/emilysbremer/status/1625941351912116229

Emily S. Bremer on Twitter

“Me today, teaching Florida East Coast Railway with the goal of convincing my students that NO REALLY the case makes sense and was rightly decided:”

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Peter Orlowicz Feb 14, 2023

"Better than Princess Bride??" I hear you cry. Yes, it really is that good.
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RT @decider
Based on @kumailn and @emilyvgordon's real-life experiences as a couple, #TheBigSick is a refreshing, surprising rom-com that balances heavy issues with laugh-out-loud funny moments. It's no. 2 on DECIDER's list of the best romantic comedies of all-time: https://trib.al/VEBN6qY
https://twitter.com/decider/status/1625525040346169350

The 45 Best Rom-Coms Of All Time

From When Harry Met Sally to Can’t Buy Me Love, and everything in between.

Decider

Peter Orlowicz Feb 12, 2023

Jumping on the @PunctuatedLaw bandwagon, apparently.
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RT @xkcd
Only Serifs http://xkcd.com/2736
https://twitter.com/xkcd/status/1624267321593196545

Only Serifs

xkcd

Peter Orlowicz Feb 11, 2023

Usually if I do this I'm introducing myself to people not from around here, & most people just want the metro area as opposed to the specific city. It's not trying to take credit for the city, it's just letting folks know what airport they would fly into to visit.
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RT @BlockClubCHI
📣 HEY CHICAGO SUBURBANITES📣
Block Club wants to know: If you're from the suburbs, why do you say you're from Chicago? Your responses might be used in …
https://twitter.com/BlockClubCHI/status/1624226739789389824

Block Club Chicago on Twitter

“📣 HEY CHICAGO SUBURBANITES📣 Block Club wants to know: If you're from the suburbs, why do you say you're from Chicago? Your responses might be used in a (lighthearted) story. Let us know here: https://t.co/d8WAYNI67G”

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