One‑take Videos Are My Most Profitable Skill
The fact that I can rip off a 60 second video talking to the camera in one take is proving to be my most monetizeable skill. Scripted is much harder.
Advanced Green Deploys 2.2 MW Solar at Orlando Convention Center
Advanced Green Technologies installs 2.2-MW solar project on Orlando convention center #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/bZ32psfJoo
Air Force Expands KC-46 Fleet to 319, Costs Rise
New: The Air Force wants to greatly increase its KC-46 fleet Long-term plan now includes 319 of the tankers to replace KC-135s. That’s 140 more than the original program of record. Plus, budget docs show fly-away unit costs increasing...
China Unveils Modular Humanoid Robot with Interchangeable Heads
Meet Xiaoling: China’s Modular Humanoid #Robot with Swappable Heads and Multi-Role Capabilities by @StarSnap_1 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology https://t.co/T0M0PC0S66
Proven Imaging AI Ignored, Unproven LLMs Adopted
Superhuman interpretation AI for medical images, such as mammography and endoscopy, has been proven to improve diagnostic accuracy in multiple randomized trials but mostly not implemented. But LLMs for clinical decision support have little real world medicine proof, but are...
Ex-ABC Editor Leads Fundraiser for New Nuclear Campaign
Former ABC political editor to host fund-raiser to help launch new nuclear campaign #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/iMAOXQ0wtn https://t.co/csckGVOqIa
Court Ruling May Void COVID IRS Penalties, Claim Refund
A court ruling (Kwong) could mean that COVID-era IRS deadlines were paused, some penalties/interest may not have been valid & you may be able to claim a refund. ⏰ Deadline: 07/10/26 ⚠️ Likely appeal—consider filing a protective claim Worth a look: https://t.co/gOvV9Lmucl
AI Agents Will Become Customers, Transforming Business Decisions
AI agents won’t just assist customers, they will become them. @jowyang , General Partner at @BlitzVentures , explains how AI is reshaping decision-making, marketing, and the future of business. https://t.co/WcXRdqBGIn
Exam Problem Shows Carbon Tax Raises Oil Production Costs
Lots of people talking about the industrial carbon tax impact on oil production costs. Here's a problem I used on my final exam this week in my energy economics class (yes, I know 100% capacity factors aren't realistic, but I...
Charts Reveal Housing Impact as Powell Leaves, Warsh Begins
@housingwire A lot of charts in this one discussing the end of Powell's term and the Warsh era. #housing #realestate #mortgagerates #federalreserve #chartdaddy
Human Genetic Optimization Funding Claim Is Pure Fantasy
From Mother Jones story on polygenic selection and embryo editing plans. Absolutely zero chance that human genetic optimization companies raised $36.5 billion in 2024. This number is fantasy. https://t.co/we6euyIMXv
Lawyer Designs Protection; Fiduciary Ensures Real‑world Execution
A lawyer structures the protection. A fiduciary makes sure the strategy actually works in the real world: — Assets — Real estate — Liquidity — Risk
AI Turns Concept Into Full Premium Golf Brand Instantly
Took a simple idea for a premium golf brand and built out the whole brand world with ChatGPT’s image generator. Logo, products, packaging, site, email, ad, lifestyle direction, the whole thing. Still blows my mind how fast you can go from a...
Planning Now Critical Before Scaling Production or Imports
“Having a plan before we go fast, either in local production or imports from China, is the most important moment,” Farley said during a media call. “We’re in that moment right now.” ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging 🚨🚨 #FORD #GEELY 🚨🚨 https://t.co/QxRsrAgDcs
Kunming Airport Transforms Into Indoor Waterfall Amid Storm
Kunming Airport just went full waterfall mode during the torrential rain and hail tonight. water absolutely pouring down from the ceiling like someone turned on a giant tap. One passenger said for a second they genuinely thought it was a...
Form Energy CEO Highlights 100‑Hour Battery Potential
Form Energy CEO Discusses the 100-Hour Battery’s Potential With Heatmap #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/ahw8OwgPQm https://t.co/poZ8utKTfs
Male Cannabis Use Lowers Fertility, Raises Miscarriage Risk
A week ago, I featured a guest who described studies and clinical data, revealing that cannabis use by men can reduce fertility and increase miscarriage. Strong reactions on both sides about that. Note: spermatogenesis follows about a 90 day cycle...
110V Charger Adequate for City Plug‑hybrid Commutes
I got a plug-in hybrid recently and honestly the 110v charger is fine for jaunts around town.
Readout LOUD Interview Explores Kelonia and Eli Lilly
Our Readout LOUD interview with @BRobertsVC about Kelonia and $LLY in print form. https://t.co/DsfGxwcvS3 via @statnews
Investors Prefer Brent Dates, Futures Marriages Mislead Markets
Investors and media have often dated Brent but married futures (thanks, I'll be here all week). A lucid new @CSIS primer explores this dynamic and why it sends false signals — a hot topic these days. Link in next post....
Scaling Cheap In‑Vivo Causal Testing for Age‑Related Diseases
AI has made hypothesis generation in bio cheap. Anyone can get an answer to ‘could this play a role in my disease’, but how do we go from ‘could’ to ‘does’? The scarce resource now is causal evidence to test hypotheses...
Tesla Robotaxi App Installs in Under a Minute
Downloaded Tesla @robotaxi app for Android Took less than 1 minute to download and install Payment linked to my Tesla account. Seamless. https://t.co/7Z0wFG5wUC
Republicans Push Bill to Protect Commercial Solar Tax Credits
Republican lawmakers propose bill to preserve commercial solar tax credits #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/ndh1a3g5my
Wuthering Heights Streams on HBO Max After 77‑day Window
Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of #WutheringHeights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi will begin #streaming on #HBOMax on Friday, May 1. Its linear television premiere will be the following day on #HBO. That’s a 77-day window between US-wide theatrical release and SVOD....
Trump and Skydio Pledge $3.5B Boost to U.S. Drones
President Trump is unleashing American drone dominance. And today, @SkydioHQ announced a $3.5 Billion investment in our domestic drone market. 🇺🇸 This means more U.S. jobs, innovation, & leadership. Pleased to join for their announcement at Fairfax County Police HQ with President...
Dual IMO and USCG Rules Stifle U.S. Shipbuilding
When asked how we fix shipbuilding and the Merchant Marine, U.S. Maritime Administrator Steve Carmel points to the United Nations @IMOHQ as a primary problem. Most of the world follows one set of rules: UN IMO. U.S.-flagged ships suffer under a...
CRE Remains Resilient Amid Inflation and Energy Shocks
Like a sturdy boat in choppy seas, #CRE holds firm w/economy whipped by #inflation+#energy shocks, and it may stay that way for the near-term, at least. 'It's a slow-moving impact for #realestate' #mortgage #TheFed https://t.co/XXyooILXQh
Amex Hikes Platinum Fee, Customers Stay; Broader Fee Surge Ahead
Amex Raised Platinum’s Fee, Customers Didn’t Cancel — Higher Annual Charges Coming Across Cards - View from the Wing https://t.co/znitJsCq1M
High‑Capacity Transit Delivers Multigenerational Urban Growth
In 15 years, Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave added thousands of homes over a 110-year-old subway line without adding new streets. At what point are we going to realize that building high capacity transit in every city in this country pays off...
Europe’s High Energy Prices Cause Rationing, Not Demand Destruction
Goldman says Europe is seeing “demand destruction” from high energy prices. Not quite — this is rationing, not demand responding to price. That distinction matters more than it sounds. 🧵
US Navy Logistics Struggle: Limited Sealift, Vulnerable Bases
I posted this video today on how the @USNavy is conducting logistics in the Indian Ocean to support Operation Epic Fury. A few major issues stand out: 1⃣The initial logistics infrastructure ashore was too vulnerable to attack and the US...
Outdated Screening Policy Ignoring Pancreatic Cancer Racial Disparities
The third leading cause of cancer death in America has a D-rated screening recommendation. That is the official position: do not screen. Anyone. Ever. Pancreatic cancer kills 40,000 to 50,000 Americans every year. The five-year survival rate is just over...
US Oil Rig Count Drops 3: Real Decline or Relocation?
US oil-directed rig count declined by 3 last week. Is this actual decline or "relocation"?
Duke Energy's Grid Upgrades Face Criticism From Co‑ops
Duke Energy’s proactive grid upgrades under fire from electric co-ops #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/Te1L43wWVa
Xbox’s Next Dual Console Should Match Series X Specs
I think if Xbox goes ahead with another dual console release, the cheapest model should match the Series X Performancein the lineup starting at the equivalent of an RX 6700 and going up to an RX 9070 XT
Chokepoints Trigger Sudden Supply Chain Risks; Visibility Needed
Chokepoints are where disruption hits first - lead times, freight costs and service risk spike fast. Article on supply chain chokepoints + the path forward (visibility, scenarios, SIOP). https://t.co/LhkbH4664e #SupplyChain #Logistics #RiskManagement #SIOP https://t.co/4KwQsQ1Ihc
Prius Nightshade 2026: Style Wins, Function Falters
There's a lot to like about the 2026 @Toyota Prius PHEV Nightshade, but there are also a lot of issues I bumped into during a week of driving. Has design finally overtaken function with this iconic Toyota vehicle? Maybe so......
Bare Knuckles Launches First NYC Pop‑up Shop
One of my favorite independent brands, Bare Knuckles, just opened its first ever popup shop in NYC It’s open all weekend so I went by to check it out Stop by to support the homies https://t.co/MdYvwOtIkY
Iran Conflict Drains Taiwan‑Ready Missiles, Threatening Victory
The Iran war burned through America’s L-RASM, JASSM-ER, and Tomahawk stockpiles — weapons designed for a Pacific fight against the PLA Navy, not the Iranian corvette fleet. Now Pentagon insiders are leaking that we can’t win a war over Taiwan,...
Music Projects Require Official Clearance From Families or Estates
The main issue with music projects is that you need clearance to use official music. That pretty much means that the family or estate will be involved.
Renewables Dominate CAISO, Gas Share Drops 60%
To date in 2026, fossil gas has met only 16.7% of demand on the CAISO grid, versus 41.6% in 2023. -->Gas is down 60% since 2023. In 2026, WindWaterSolar has met 51.5% of demand, three times that of gas 23 straight...
Construction Costs Have Rarely Declined Since 19th Century
For as far back as we have data - into the 19th century - construction costs in the US have almost never fallen. Other wealthy countries show similar patterns. https://t.co/kEEDUlPYLC https://t.co/oJ5gdNSwEU
China Polysilicon Prices Hit Floor as Output Drops
China polysilicon hits cost floor as producers curb output amid weak demand #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/jGWoOcYhf9
YIMBY vs NIMBY: Nuance Over Simple Labels
What’s the difference between YIMBY but *sometimes* opposes specific housing projects … and NIMBY? -Is it that, on net, “YIMBY” builds more than “NIMBY?” If so, where is the tipping point? -Is it peering into the core to subjectively judge whether they...
Clean Energy Ready at Scale, Rationing Replaces Demand Destruction
We don’t have demand destruction, this is rationing. As JPMorgan noted, “demand destruction has already begun” This time clean energy is ready at scale. Our costs are down, supply chains built, now inertia is not in the way. It can’t...
Twitter Must Stay
Twitter needs to be Twitter and stop trying to be every other social app, just shittier
ER-100 Cleared for Trials; Safety Promising, Translation Uncertain
So far, the data suggest ER-100 should be safe in humans, and the FDA has cleared us to move into clinical trials. Translation from primates to humans is never guaranteed If it doesn’t work as hoped, we’ll learn & improve, just...
Ad Builder Lagged Due to Overloaded Options
went to build a handful of ads to help my team out, as I do occasionally to keep my eye in. Here is my experience: - everything at ad level is painfully slow to load, likely because of all the different...
Pearlena Igbokwe: Pilots Return, Co-Viewing Boosts Platforms
LISTEN: NBCUniversal’s Pearlena Igbokwe on the Return of Pilots, the Value of Co-Viewing, and Leveraging Broadcast and Streaming Platforms https://t.co/MS3GNvpuOW via @variety
Air Force, Navy Boost F-35 Orders Through 2031
The Air Force and Navy proposed stepping up purchases of of Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35 fighter jet over the next five years. Planned purchases of the AF model increase from 38 jets next year to 42 in fiscal 2028, 46...