@neil I was never really into sed & awk. Always preferred to use Python for tasks like this. But good to see how you solved it.

@Roland

La plus grosse blague c'est l'ONU :
l'organisme mondial censé préservé la paix, dirigé par les 5 plus grands marchands d'armes qui seuls ont droit de véto.
Lunaire.

If you’ll indulge me for a second:

The newsletter has really struggled to attract new subscribers since I left Substack - while the monthly churn (existing subscribers canceling their subscription) has gone up significantly.

Not sure what the reasons are. But it is definitely concerning.
https://mastodon.social/@tzimmer_history/115837432232390407

@fsfe I chose "Yes, you can choose how you wish to use it"

That said, if you do use it for commercial purposes, you should pay something proportional to your profits for the success that you have achieved with said software.

i challenge you to find a flag that can be rendered in fewer pixels at full fidelity at the proper aspect ratio. old Libyan flag, 2x1 pixels. if you use a BMP it’s 62 bytes

@neil that’s exactly what I needed! Thanks!

@leodurruti
Cuffie 😊
Le adoro perché sono veramente rock: padiglione aperto + bassa impedenza = suonano forte con qualsiasi ampli e tutti nella stanza sanno cosa ascolti 😁
@acqueagitate.com @Yaku

something i dont think a lot of tech workers have figured out yet: the tech industry isn’t in the business of making tech products anymore. they’re a banking/advertising empire with tech as a front business.

@NaMi Ich teile Deine Einschätzung, aber urteile nicht so harsch mit den europäischen Politikern: Wir sind doch gerade einfach in Abhängigkeit zur militärischen Unterstützung der USA gefangen. Da kannst Du doch jetzt nicht von ihnen erwarten, Trump zu provozieren, der Schaden wäre zu groß.
Ich finde, #Merz balanciert das in seinem Xeet schon 'okay'.

@cstross The door handle did not need disrupting.

Apparently you open the glovebox from a pull down menu. That didn’t need disrupting either.

Having ridden in one as an Uber, they also appear to have disrupted the concept of “needing suspension”. I now never select “eco” when hiring an Uber in case I get a Tesla. I’m in my 50s. My back doesn’t deserve that.

*** New blog post ***

An LTN in Islington will generate 1.4 million extra driven miles each year. Except that it's a non-story. Plus, I get to dig out an old thread because it's not the first time people have tried this "analysis".

https://therantyhighwayman.blogspot.com/2026/01/its-not-as-simple-as-that.html

Saw Jane's Addiction live in 2015. They were still fantastic, but surprised they held it together for another ten years. I would have bet against two.

Jour 4 : vue

#photojanvier2026 #photojanuary2026 #photography

Il rugbista che era andato in NFL è tornato rugbista - Il Post
https://www.ilpost.it/2026/01/04/rugby-football-nfl-louis-rees-zammit/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Pubblicato su Sport @sport-ilPost

RE: https://wandering.shop/@susankayequinn/115836766151423851

This works great in my neighborhood coop grocery store, Quartiersladen in Freiburg, DE.

Each month you can choose to work two shifts, or pay €30 to maintain membership. Groceries sold to all members at a discount. Always fully staffed!

Placed an order on aliexpress. Now to see what I get charged for import fees by postnl/customs...

Ik bedoel:

Maduro Taken Into Detention Center in New York
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-01-04/maduro-taken-into-detention-center-in-new-york-video?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Bloomberg Television @bloomberg-television-bloomberg

Damiano David dona l'anello di fidanzamento a Dove Cameron - Notizie - Ansa.it
https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cultura/2026/01/04/damiano-david-dona-lanello-di-fidanzamento-a-dove-cameron_caf3be1b-5ba8-488d-a745-b50e34485192.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Pubblicato su Spettacolo e Cultura @spettacolo-e-cultura-AgenziaAnsa