Saturday, March 28, 2026

Todays news and jokes

I have no interest in this man’s problems

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— Tarja Porkka-Kontturi (@tarjapk.bsky.social) March 26, 2026 at 7:21 AM
(I did play it for a while--was interesting to see how far I could get in challenges playing for free, and also seeing how many tries it would take to complete a level (unbeatable levels would suddenly crumble). Would like to see someone try to create data about that.)

"Telluride is in a pitched battle with the eccentric owner of its luxury resort"

@wallstreetjournal

Telluride, Colo., has descended into what some have called the “ski-gate scandal”: an alleged attempted coup to force resort owner Chuck Horning to sell to investors. The upheaval has involved resignations, a work stoppage and a protest, leaving America’s “most luxurious ski town” in crisis.

♬ original sound - The Wall Street Journal


The WSJ takes a detailed look at the efforts by seemingly everyone living in Telluride, Colorado to oust the owner of the Telluride Ski & Golf resort:

He even fired his own son, Chad, who Horning said led several attempted management coups against him. Chad Horning declined to comment, saying, “This is a highly personal family matter.”

How to easily paint a putrid-looking wargaming base

@wolvaitzminis Base toxica o pútrida super fàcil i ràpida! #warhammer #scenery #easybases #miniaturebasing ♬ so original - Wolvaitz Minis

Friday, March 27, 2026

3D-printable Marathon Recon Shell action figure




The files are for sale here. Closed and open helmets.

The Calgary Zoo's new polar bear only speaks French; Air Canada's chief executive apologizes for being unable to speak French


Meanwhile:

Air Canada’s chief executive [] apologized on Thursday for expressing condolences only in English in a country that is officially bilingual after two of his airline’s pilots were killed on Sunday in a collision at LaGuardia Airport.

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“Despite many lessons over several years, unfortunately, I am still unable to express myself adequately in French,” he said in his statement. “I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve.”

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the Quebec legislature voted in favor of a motion calling for [his] resignation 

A lot of twists to this story about working at a funeral parlor

Deluxe Rick O'Connell 1/6-scale figure up for preorder

Same company has also made a Quint from Jaws. Rick includes:
Leather shooting cuff
Muslin scarf
The Book of the Dead
Key to Hamunaptra (closed)
Key to Hamunaptra (open)
2 1873 Revolvers
M1911 Automatic pistol
M97 Pump-action shotgun with shoulder strap
Egyptian sword
Display base
Backdrop
Also up for preorder is a Hail Mary pin set and some plush bag clips.