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Sacramento bookstores band together, defy Amazon during busiest weekend of the year – CapRadio.org
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Hi, my name is Brantsky. Happy to meet you! I blog over at @chillysquid.com. I also have a personal Mastodon feed @brantsky. (It's more cozy over there if you like that sort of thing.)
Point Dog: https://chillysquid.com/2025/04/23/point-dog/
The World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica are again at risk of being canceled due to soaring costs, and organizers are asking for the public’s help. They said that costs related to permits, fees and other requirements mandated by the city of Pacifica have climbed over 42% since last year and doubled since 2020. Bay […]
'chock-full of "anti-China" and "anti-science" narratives'
Trump "lab leak" website "inaccurate, flawed, and misleading" - Boing Boing https://boingboing.net/2025/04/23/trump-lab-leak-website-inaccurate-flawed-and-misleading.htmlchock-full of "anti-China" and "anti-science" narratives
“I’ll be the first in line…”: https://chillysquid.com/2025/04/20/ill-be-the-first-in-line/
The research found: – In male mice, the drug caused infertility and was 99% effective in preventing pregnancies within four weeks of use.– In male non-human primates, the drug lowered sperm counts within two weeks of starting the drug.– Both mice and non-human primates fully regained fertility after stopping the drug. Mice regained fertility within […]
Metal munchies: https://chillysquid.com/2025/04/19/metal-munchies/
Hou et al. analyzed data from more than 1000 regional studies to identify areas of metal toxicity and explore drivers of these trends. They estimate that 14 to 17% of cropland exceeds agricultural thresholds for at least one toxic metal. Climate and topography, along with mining activity and irrigation, predicted which soils would exceed metal […]
Ga-ga, oops, la-la!: https://chillysquid.com/2025/04/19/ga-ga-oops-la-la/
Like the true pro she is, Gaga handled the situation smoothly — swapping out the faulty head mic for a handheld one and continuing with the choreography without missing a beat. She later addressed the mishap, noting, “At least you know I sing live.” Lady Gaga Battles Tech Issues at Coachella: “At Least You Know […]
You know how stupidity seems to be running rampant these days?: https://chillysquid.com/2025/04/18/you-know-how-stupidity-seems-to-be-running-rampant-these-days/
Most of 51 brands of toothpaste tested for lead contained the dangerous heavy metal, including those for children or those marketed as green. The testing, conducted by Lead Safe Mama, also found concerning levels of highly toxic arsenic, mercury and cadmium in many brands. Toothpaste widely contaminated with lead and other metals, US
"You cannot appease a tyrant."
Students at UC Berkeley, SJSU protest Trump higher ed agenda https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/04/17/california-protest-trump-education/
How Trump's tariff plan is lining his and Musk's pockets - Boing Boing https://boingboing.net/2025/04/17/how-trumps-tarrif-plan-is-lining-his-and-musks-pockets.html
ProPublicaWith Trump reportedly planning to end the IRS Direct File program, there's no better time to remember how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free.
