Mastodawn

The Beltline is a pedestrian and #cycling trail around downtown Atlanta that set off waves of investment on the city’s east side. Will it have a similar effect on the city’s west and south sides? An early sign may be what happens to a 20-acre site called Murphy Crossing, where old warehouses are imagined as a huge mixed-use development. https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/03/whats-happening-with-murphy-crossing-the-beltline-still-has-big-plans/

Atlanta Beltline revamps Murphy Crossing vision, lays groundwork for new ideas

Two redevelopment efforts for the former home of the Georgia State Farmers Market failed before getting off the ground. But Beltline officials have high hopes for the site.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Archmage of Procrastination 2h ago

So many weakpoints in the network - retroactive security measures will always lag behind.

Dayslong cyberattack continues to paralyze Bay Area city

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/bay-area-city-cyberattack-22091765.php

Archmage of Procrastination 3h ago

The 'screen everybody'' dilemma.

Not a word about cost or cost effectiveness in this article though ,,,

"The question is not whether uncertainty is uncomfortable. It is whether managed uncertainty today is preferable to catastrophic certainty tomorrow."

"When you are screening healthy people, the interpreter’s skill is what matters. You are not confirming a suspected diagnosis; you are sorting signal from noise in a population where most findings will be nothing."

https://kevinmd.com/2026/03/whole-body-mri-screening-a-radiologists-guide-to-preventive-scans.html

Whole-body MRI screening: a radiologist's guide to preventive scans

Whole-body MRI screening offers a powerful window into your health before symptoms appear. A radiologist explains the benefits, risks, and what to ask your provider.

KevinMD.com

Archmage of Procrastination 3h ago

Healthcare has destroyed every tech 'solution' so far but there is soooo much money the tech-bros can't resist. Tech always ADDs cost without improving anything.

I believe this is called paving the cow path

“If you retrofit AI into our current models of care, you have a risk of becoming very efficient at being inefficient.”

https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/24/our-health-systems-are-going-to-collapse-can-ai-save-the-healthcare-industry

The Big Question: Can AI save healthcare from collapse?

“The opportunity is here to use this intelligence revolution to transform healthcare completely so we can lower the burden of disease and make sure that the citizens across Europe and the world can have better health outcomes in the future,” the CEO of HealthAI told The Big Question. #TheBigQuestion

euronews

Archmage of Procrastination 4h ago

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Erin Jonaitis 4h ago

@Zygos there was a horrific vehicular murder yesterday in the next town over from me. Middle aged man killed on a bike sidepath, apparently one well separated from the road. Police contend that the killing was deliberate. https://www.wkow.com/news/crime/fitchburg-police-arrest-man-after-intentional-hit-and-run-kills-bicyclist/article_65715f1b-b29b-4c44-a981-bf774d82675c.html

Archmage of Procrastination 4h ago

If it's all going to be CGI'd anyway why hit the gym and risk injury.

These ancient arthritic action heroes just can't give it up. The younger generation needs these jobs, step away boomer!

https://movieweb.com/arnold-schwarzenegger-gym-prepare-king-conan/

Arnold Schwarzenegger Now Hitting the Gym for 'King Conan' Return

The action star is reportedly "pushing himself to the limit" for the sword-and-sorcery sequel.

MovieWeb

Archmage of Procrastination 4h ago

BYD’s big EV bet is paying off as drivers ditch gas with surging oil prices

In China, BYD aims to deliver the final blow to the gas and oil industry by offering free EV charging for 18 months on select EVs.

Meanwhile in the US ...

#EV #transport

https://electrek.co/2026/03/23/byds-ev-bet-paying-off-drivers-ditch-gas-rising-oil-prices/

BYD’s big EV bet is paying off as drivers ditch gas with surging oil prices

BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in...

Electrek

Archmage of Procrastination 4h ago

And you think you've got problems ...

“In case you were wondering, tofu tends to stink pretty bad after sitting out for three weeks!” said the fire department’s post.

A tractor-trailer carrying tofu that crashed southwest of Rolla has been stinking up a part of Phelps County for weeks.

#STL #Stlouis

https://www.stlpr.org/news-briefs/2026-03-24/wrecked-truck-carrying-tofu-stinks-up-missouri-town

Wrecked truck carrying tofu stinks up Missouri town

Local authorities say no one was hurt in the Phelps County crash, but the scene at the 172-mile marker is still there. One local resident said online that the rotting tofu left behind smells similar to catfish bait.

STLPR

Archmage of Procrastination 4h ago

How Cities Could Design Bike Networks to Support Cycling for All Ages

"Biking provides many health benefits, including cardiovascular exercise, stronger muscles, better coordination, and lower stress levels."

"For infrastructure, their key requirements included bike loops, separation from cars, and nearby bathrooms"

I can definitely get behind this - especially the bathrooms.

#cycling

https://www.bluezones.com/2026/03/how-cities-could-design-bike-networks-to-support-cycling-for-all-ages/