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Lev Lazinskiy๐ŸŒˆ

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I live in Emeryville; love transit, reading, writing, music, #linux, chess, and cooking. Dreaming of a world with 1 min headways. Currently working to help people make robots at Foxglove and studying Chinese (ๅญฆไธญๆ–‡๏ผ‰ใ€‚ https://levlaz.org

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I played uno for the first time recently and now strongly feel that the uno reverse card is not that big of a deal.

04.03.2026 02:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death The capital city is Finnishโ€™ed with car-related fatalities.

โ€œHelsinki hasnโ€™t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past yearโ€ฆCiting data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a carโ€™s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinkiโ€™s residential areas and city center in 2021.โ€

01.03.2026 04:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 2438 ๐Ÿ” 834 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 38 ๐Ÿ“Œ 99
SF chronicle headline: 2 year old fatally struck, mother injured while crossing SF street

SF chronicle headline: 2 year old fatally struck, mother injured while crossing SF street

For the past 100 years weโ€™ve had a choice between kids and cars and for 100 years weโ€™ve chosen the cars.

01.03.2026 04:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 82 ๐Ÿ” 16 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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01.03.2026 03:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1336 ๐Ÿ” 215 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 61 ๐Ÿ“Œ 75
A screenshot of an email from an ad agency to Evil Hat Marketing:

Hey Evil Hat team, 

Promised this is the last time youโ€™ll hear from me.

We are wrapping up generating content on the house. The AI studio is starting to get fully booked with our paying clients, and I have strict orders to stop promoting this come the weekend.

I figured Evil Hat might as well get some work out of us at no cost while you can.

Want in before we close it up? 

Best,
[redacted]

And then our reply:

Hi [redacted],

We will never use AI for our games or for our marketing. It's toxic to our customer audience and it's an ethical violation of the hard work put in by the human artists we hire to illustrate our books and the human writers who design our games.

In short, it's not "free work" it's theft.

Feel free to take me off your mailing list. Hope you turn around your business model because frankly, your current approach sucks shit.

-Tom

A screenshot of an email from an ad agency to Evil Hat Marketing: Hey Evil Hat team, Promised this is the last time youโ€™ll hear from me. We are wrapping up generating content on the house. The AI studio is starting to get fully booked with our paying clients, and I have strict orders to stop promoting this come the weekend. I figured Evil Hat might as well get some work out of us at no cost while you can. Want in before we close it up? Best, [redacted] And then our reply: Hi [redacted], We will never use AI for our games or for our marketing. It's toxic to our customer audience and it's an ethical violation of the hard work put in by the human artists we hire to illustrate our books and the human writers who design our games. In short, it's not "free work" it's theft. Feel free to take me off your mailing list. Hope you turn around your business model because frankly, your current approach sucks shit. -Tom

sometimes you have to be clear about your values

27.02.2026 22:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 2062 ๐Ÿ” 515 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 44 ๐Ÿ“Œ 27

if you've ever honked your horn in anger while driving you're going to hell. if you are wondering why this isn't mentioned in the bible, it's because they didn't have cars back then

23.02.2026 00:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 986 ๐Ÿ” 76 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 79 ๐Ÿ“Œ 26
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So NJ lawmakers wrote a bill to rein in ICE.

And this is what they called it.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/n...

21.02.2026 23:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 4569 ๐Ÿ” 1453 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 131 ๐Ÿ“Œ 265

ๆ–ฐๅนดๅฟซไน๏ผ

16.02.2026 23:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It took me months, about 495 rides, recovering from a shattered right foot and hacking a folding scooter, but I finally own a Nintendo Switch 2 using points obtained from Citi Bike. Afterwards, it left me questioning the very nature of work. For @aftermath.site.

aftermath.site/switch-2-cit...

11.02.2026 18:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 2275 ๐Ÿ” 476 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 49 ๐Ÿ“Œ 63

Abolish ICE.

Thereโ€™s no reforming it.

Thereโ€™s no compromise.

Thereโ€™s only one way to rein in ICEโ€™s terror campaign. Abolish it.

02.02.2026 23:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 40853 ๐Ÿ” 9145 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 805 ๐Ÿ“Œ 319
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Tokyo Central celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Saturday, Jan. 31. With a warm welcome from the Mayor and city council, it marks an exciting new chapter for Emeryville.

Want to see more? Please visit www.instagram.com/p/DUTfSljAbU...

03.02.2026 17:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tokyo central finally opened in Emeryville and itโ€™s so much better than I ever imagined. Packed to the gills with fresh fruits, veggies, and meats. Endless snacks and Asian staples. Mouth watering prepared foods. Best of all everything is very reasonably priced. I feel so lucky to live next door.

02.02.2026 05:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Screenshot of an X.com post by The Associated Press (@AP) stating that dozens of immigrant families protested for better treatment behind fences at a Texas detention facility, where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent after being detained in Minnesota. Below is a video thumbnail showing a crowd gathered outdoors along a fenced walkway; many people wear bright blue or red outerwear, and some hold signs.

Screenshot of an X.com post by The Associated Press (@AP) stating that dozens of immigrant families protested for better treatment behind fences at a Texas detention facility, where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent after being detained in Minnesota. Below is a video thumbnail showing a crowd gathered outdoors along a fenced walkway; many people wear bright blue or red outerwear, and some hold signs.

After being held in two of them as a boy, I fought for decades urging America to never again build concentration camps and put human beings in them. It breaks my heart to watch this happen twice now in my own lifetime.

27.01.2026 21:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 35881 ๐Ÿ” 12861 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 638 ๐Ÿ“Œ 341

Letโ€™s.

25.01.2026 14:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 2208 ๐Ÿ” 328 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 99 ๐Ÿ“Œ 10
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

25.01.2026 17:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 60237 ๐Ÿ” 19561 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3139 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1542
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The deputy White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller, called Pretti a โ€œdomestic terroristโ€ and an โ€œassassin.โ€ In fact, Pretti was a registered nurse working in intensive care at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital.

This is who he really was.

25.01.2026 21:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1670 ๐Ÿ” 542 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 102 ๐Ÿ“Œ 34

As tens of thousands across America protest the violence that ICE sows with impunity, federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis today.โ€จโ€จICE terrorizes our cities. ICE puts us all in danger. Abolish ICE.

24.01.2026 18:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 29191 ๐Ÿ” 8239 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 307 ๐Ÿ“Œ 197

Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. His life, through his profession, was dedicated to serving his community and our country.

As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.

24.01.2026 23:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 15146 ๐Ÿ” 4266 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 421 ๐Ÿ“Œ 153

WE HAVE MOUNTAINS OF ICE TO MELT

25.01.2026 00:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 869 ๐Ÿ” 238 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I hope you're right

25.01.2026 01:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Man Arrested at Sundance For Racially Motivated Incident at CAA Party A man was arrested at CAA's Sundance party after he declared he was proud to be "white" and allegedly punched a person of color.

Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face. He was heard screaming racist remarks as he drunkenly ran off. The individual was arrested and I am okay.

variety.com/2026/film/ne...

25.01.2026 00:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 5736 ๐Ÿ” 1513 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 217 ๐Ÿ“Œ 144
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Minnesotaโ€™s justice system will have the last word.

24.01.2026 22:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 10525 ๐Ÿ” 2617 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 694 ๐Ÿ“Œ 144
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti
Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti

โ€œWe are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.

I do not throw around the โ€˜heroโ€™ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trumpโ€™s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. 

Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti โ€œWe are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the โ€˜heroโ€™ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trumpโ€™s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."

25.01.2026 00:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 24930 ๐Ÿ” 12859 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 200 ๐Ÿ“Œ 448

Alex Pretti was executed in Minneapolis this morning. Abolishing ICE is the bare minimum that we can do. We need to hold the individual agents and all of their leadership accountable. No government agency can ever have this much power to blatantly disregard the Constitution.

25.01.2026 01:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Uber solving the last mile problem for bart is a pretty cool thing, nice to see this integrated in the bart app. https://www.bart.gov/guide/apps/uber

24.01.2026 06:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m headed down to Gastown gonna have myself a time. Friendly faces everywhere, humble folks without temptation.

24.01.2026 05:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Let the enshitification begin
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/16/open-ai-chatgpt-ads-us.html

16.01.2026 23:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We are beyond honored to have joined Mayor Wilson this morning to announce an executive order for bus lanes on Denny Way. We can't wait to finally Fix the L8 and see what she has in store for the next 4 years of Seattle's transit

15.01.2026 18:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 190 ๐Ÿ” 30 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 11

I have so much respect for your ability to form a rational argument and speak with control. I donโ€™t know that guys name but he always resorts to childish gestures and starts yelling at everything you say. Youโ€™re doing good and important work, thank you.

14.01.2026 04:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you think this is just โ€œonline-radicalized protesters,โ€ youโ€™re not paying attention. People have seen the videos: folks dragged from cars, tear-gassed, kids pulled off the job.

Prosecutors are resigning, cops arenโ€™t being investigated, and somehow the victims get labeled โ€œterrorists.โ€

14.01.2026 00:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 3153 ๐Ÿ” 1010 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 175 ๐Ÿ“Œ 47