Did not expect (though I should have) that replacing my ATT modem/router would cause so much extra work to get my network running smoothly again. Like, literally hours so far
#enshittification #kvetch #techChef José Andrés warns of multi-year world famine from Iran war | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/16/chef-jose-andres-iran-war-famine
Chef José Andrés warns of multi-year world famine from Iran war
World Central Kitchen founder believes the war could cause a ‘silent’ collapse of the global fertilizer trade
Monty Python’s Life of Brian Gets 4K Ultra HD Release Through The Criterion Collection
https://consequence.net/2026/04/monty-python-life-of-brian-4k-criterion-collection/
Monty Python's Life of Brian Gets 4K Ultra HD Release Through The Criterion Collection
Monty Python's Life of Brian is now available on 4K Ultra HD from The Criterion Collection. The restoration was supervised by Terry Gilliam.
How Music Therapy Is Helping Stressed Out Dogs, Cats And Staff At City Animal Shelter
The volunteer performers are part of Sound Sessions at Chicago's Animal Care and Control. They'll be at the shelter Saturday when adoption fees will be waived for a spring adoption event.
Key City Panel Advances Push to Rid CPD of Officers With Ties to Extremist Groups | Chicago News | WTTW
https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/13/key-city-panel-advances-push-rid-cpd-officers-ties-extremist-groupsKey City Panel Advances Push to Rid CPD of Officers With Ties to Extremist Groups
The City Council’s Workforce Development Committee advanced the measure after a lengthy debate over whether all city employees, not just CPD members, should be banned from “actively participating” in extremist and anti-government groups.
Was just treated to a ten minute symphony by a passing robin – he only knew 3 or 4 songs, but he played the hits for sure
#birds #birdsAreReal #Chicago #spring
Virginia ups the National Popular Vote Compact to 222 votes : NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5742595/virginia-popular-vote-compact
Fuck the Electoral College
I thought FOTUS was infallible and never admitted a mistake? Should have left the war-time Jesus post up, coward
‘Down to the last keg’ – pubs fear running out of beer as Dublin city blockade continues
Some Dublin city-centre pubs will run out of beer unless deliveries blocked by fuel protests resume, publicans have warned.
