Joshua Tretakoff

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Longtime tech vet with an independent streak and a lot of sarcasm.
Ever wanted to have a screen of live aircraft above a major airport color coded by altitude in a mesmerizing slow pirouette? Here you go, then: https://aeris.edbn.me/
Aeris — Real-Time 3D Flight Tracking

Track live flights in 3D over the world's busiest airspaces. Altitude-aware, beautifully rendered, and completely free.

Aeris
I got a sneak preview of Project Hail Mary earlier this week. While the movie focuses on the story and character development over the problem solving of the book, it's still an instant classic, & this interview with the directors sheds light on some of the decisions made. https://gizmodo.com/how-project-hail-mary-made-andy-weirs-story-even-more-cinematic-2000735223
How 'Project Hail Mary' Made Andy Weir's Story Even More Cinematic

io9 spoke to directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller about some additions to the movie, out March 20.

Gizmodo
See, this is why there is a somewhat accurate depiction of the "liberal media." yes, the Administration is bombastic in their claims, but they are trying to lower drug prices. This article is playing semantics. Do better. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/world/europe/trumprx-drug-prices-really-cheapest-world-comparison.html?smid=nytcore-android-share
How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries

The TrumpRx website claims to offer the best prices for medications. Here’s where Americans still pay more — and much more.

The New York Times
I'm 75. I was born in the aftermath of a global war caused by the insane ideas of a white supremacist, and I find myself facing the same insane prospect. Those who cannot remember history ...
High court claimant was fed answers through his smart glasses, judge finds

Witness statements by Laimonas Jakštys ‘were clearly prepared by others’, insolvency judge rules

The Guardian
I grew up down the street from BC's football 🏟️. I remember the roars when Doug Flutie was playing. He became one of my idols, & this article from @nytimes.com shows why. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7041545/2026/03/16/doug-flutie-nfl-career-magic/?unlocked_article_code=1.TlA.cIaj.Nea9MUvKAcNd&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta
Doug Flutie magic is real. The NFL just wasn’t ready for it

Because of Flutie's height — or lack thereof at 5-8 5/8 — no NFL team fully invested in him. Would it be different if he played now?

The Athletic
thanks to @helenkennedy.com this week I dove into the audiobook version of Project Hail Mary and it's maybe twice as good as The Martian and I loved The Martian? I am devouring this as fast as I can before I see the film. I'm kicking myself for not reading the book earlier.
Ravens backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade.
I predict a slew of local TV "eye On.." Pieces, followed by FTC legislation rumblings, with begrudging changes month from now. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3058932/netflix-gift-cards-have-a-catch-you-cant-cancel-them.html
Netflix gift cards have a catch: You can't cancel them

If you cancel Netflix while paying by gift card, you'll still get charged every month until the card runs out.

PCWorld
Every year in the NFL, 29 teams come up short, only 1 does not. The Seahawks rose to the challenge, but the Patriots were the best of everyone else & both teams are positioned well for the future. Well, except my Cowboys, it seems.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029590/2026/02/10/patriots-2025-super-bowl-60-fun/?unlocked_article_code=1.LVA.It_R.sP3vWitHxhfk&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta
How will we remember the 2025 Patriots? As their most fun team in a generation

The 2025 Patriots will be remembered for reaching the Super Bowl, but there was also something special about their positivity and energy.

The Athletic