Favorites December 31st 2021 🥳
![Twitter avatar for @Bob_Wachter](https://substackcdn.com/image/twitter_name/w_96/Bob_Wachter.jpg)
... South Africa falling rapidly after 4-6 weeks, it seems like a highly vaccinated city like SF will be able to survive a similarly short surge without being overwhelmed. In less vaccinated (& mask-y) cities/regions, I'd be far more apprehensive.(12/end)
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So, end of January hopefully?
![Twitter avatar for @MikeHudema](https://substackcdn.com/image/twitter_name/w_96/MikeHudema.jpg)
South Korea built this bike lane covered by #solar panels. Cyclists are isolated from traffic, protected from the sun, and it produces 100% #cleanenergy!
We have the solutions, implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateCrisis #renewables #energy #climatecrisis #BuildBackBetter
This is a cool idea, although I really wouldn't like the idea of biking down the center of a 6 lane highway, seems very unpleasant.
![Twitter avatar for @mattyglesias](https://substackcdn.com/image/twitter_name/w_96/mattyglesias.jpg)
Ice skating turns out to be a true worst of both worlds scenario — physically arduous but there’s no Apple Watch workout to get credit for.
When I play Beat Saber, I set it to 'dance'. I went to check just now if there's a 'roller skating' option, and there's not, just skateboarding. But I did make a discovery, there's a 'fitness gaming' option. Beat Saber is more popular than either roller or ice skating?
![Twitter avatar for @ezraklein](https://substackcdn.com/image/twitter_name/w_96/ezraklein.jpg)
Last point here: Vetocracies are often the product of decay. A process that began for good reason is abandoned (or never taken up) by most agents, and left to special interests. California has lots of these: nytimes.com/2021/07/08/opi…
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The article also talks about how the concept of vetocracy applies to cryptocurrencies, if that interests you.
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Today @NASA announced an extension of U.S. participation in the International Space Station program through 2030. This demonstrates our commitment to scientific discovery, international and commercial partnerships, innovation, and inspiration.
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This is good, but sorta wild the date we're extending it to is so close.
![Twitter avatar for @jdcmedlock](https://substackcdn.com/image/twitter_name/w_96/jdcmedlock.jpg)
Finns posting their wins
![Twitter avatar for @MattBruenig](https://substackcdn.com/image/twitter_name/w_40/MattBruenig.jpg)
Matt Bruenig @MattBruenig
(mortgage interest deductions are not considered good policy)