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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28395988

A comment by White House science adviser Michael Kratsios has gone viral after a speech in which he claimed U.S. technology can “manipulate time and space,” prompting online speculation.

Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, made the remark during a policy address at the Endless Frontiers Retreat in Austin, Texas on April 14.

“Our technologies permit us to manipulate time and space. They leave distance annihilated, cause things to grow, and improve productivity,” Kratsios said during prepared remarks published on the official White House website.

While the statement was likely intended as aspirational language about technological progress, it has since circulated widely online, with some interpreting the comment literally.

[–] oleorun 7 points 4 days ago

The tankless water heater located in the shower is the best.

[–] oleorun 93 points 1 week ago (2 children)

#1 vehicle for drivers being under the influence of alcohol.

 

Linux crashed

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28113913

Right-wing Christian podcaster caught in homosexual tryst in 3... 2... 1...

[–] oleorun 3 points 1 week ago

I'd have been mad too

[–] oleorun 2 points 1 week ago

I was being jaunty, much like the dude who dared place in the driving lane outside of the Embassy Suites. Never saw a Chicago tow truck move in like that.

 
[–] oleorun 4 points 1 week ago (4 children)

US Army, winter 1996. Just got onto base, pretty fresh from BASIC. I open my barracks door and McBride (RIP brother) says "Here, drink this!" with his devlish grin, blocking my entry and holding a shot glass of some clear liquid. 18-year-old private me swigged it down and nearly choked on the shot.

"WTF is this?", I asked, gasping and choking.

"Everclear!" he said joyfully, moving away from the door while I gagged, challenge completed.

I passed his...test?... and I was in the friend group.

[–] oleorun 10 points 1 week ago
[–] oleorun 2 points 1 week ago

The peanut gallery:

[–] oleorun 2 points 1 week ago
[–] oleorun 3 points 1 week ago

"I have had it with these motherfucking springs on this motherfucking plane!"

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My family spent three days in your wonderful city. We did the touristy things, kept the hotel window open ("Chicago Fire, Med, and PD are all live right now!" I exclaimed to my wife as the 5th fire engine of the early, early morning sang its equally-weary song. She was not amused.)

The Shedd is still under construction, the Museum of Science and Industry is amazing, the Bean/Cloud Gateway is shiny, and Rossi's is my new favorite dive bar.

Thank you, Chicago, for the trains and the easy walking. Uber drivers - you guys and gals and non-gendered folks are simply the best at getting through a congested city while showing almost no stress. You are machines. My love and all the custom $10 tips.

 
[–] oleorun 1 points 2 weeks ago
[–] oleorun 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not quite a 'stuck' but kind of.

[–] oleorun 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

"Fuck, Jerry, this one is 2/1000 of an inch! Rerun the batch!"

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