WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:18.382 The Weekly Thing, issue 114. Aug 24, twenty nineteen. Published August 24, twenty nineteen. By Jamie Thingelstad. In this issue: WebKit tracking prevention, WeWork IPO, Apple Card launch, Apple Arcade 4 dollars and 99 cents/month, Automattic on Tumblr, plastic recycling myth. 00:00:18.982 --> 00:00:36.166 I've been thinking lately about how great the summer has been and how quickly time just keeps on moving. I’m doing my best to take it all in and make the most of it all. Fall is in the air, the first day of school is just around the corner, and the last of the summer checklist awaits. 00:00:36.666 --> 00:00:41.084 Have a great weekend and enjoy some fun links with your Saturday coffee! 00:00:42.484 --> 00:00:44.382 Now, the Featured Links section. 00:00:44.982 --> 00:00:48.121 Link one. WebKit Tracking Prevention Policy, WebKit. 00:00:48.621 --> 00:00:53.531 Want to know why I use Safari (WebKit) exclusively to browse the web? This is why. 00:00:54.031 --> 00:01:39.220 Quote. WebKit will do its best to prevent all covert tracking, and all cross-site tracking (even when it’s not covert). These goals apply to all types of tracking listed above, as well as tracking techniques currently unknown to us. If a particular tracking technique cannot be completely prevented without undue user harm, WebKit will limit the capability of using the technique. For example, limiting the time window for tracking or reducing the available bits of entropy — unique data points that may be used to identify a user or a user’s behavior. If even limiting the capability of a technique is not possible without undue user harm, WebKit will ask for the user’s informed consent to potential tracking. End quote. 00:01:39.720 --> 00:01:43.722 Simple and clear. Aligned with the user and what they should get. 00:01:44.622 --> 00:01:47.836 Link two. The WeWork IPO, Stratechery by Ben Thompson. 00:01:48.336 --> 00:02:14.382 WeWork filed it’s S-1 to go public and it is drawing a lot of attention. There was a lot written about it, but I could only get time to read one of them so I picked Ben Thompson's. Two other articles worth a look are WeWork isn't a tech company; it's a soap opera - The Verge which is a bit more salicious, and a detailed article What is We!? Understanding the WeWork IPO - Byrne Hobart - Medium by a former banker. 00:02:14.882 --> 00:02:42.782 I like Thompson's two-sided Bull and Bear look at WeWork. Comparing it to AWS is good, but I think the demand and adoption curve is so different that the comparison is strained. The references to WeWork Corporate Governance issues are worth noting. After Uber's horrible culture, one has to wonder about a company that seems to have so much self-dealing. Add to that the vast amount of money involved and I wonder if this isn't a future Enron-like story. 00:02:44.182 --> 00:02:46.031 That's the end of Featured Links. 00:02:47.431 --> 00:02:49.345 Now, the My Weekly Photo section. 00:02:49.945 --> 00:02:56.161 Pontoon on Wapogasset Lake at sunset. August 16, twenty nineteen at 7:28 PM Amery WI. 00:02:57.561 --> 00:02:59.618 That's the end of My Weekly Photo. 00:03:01.018 --> 00:03:02.865 Now, the Notable Links section. 00:03:03.465 --> 00:03:07.521 Link one. Sona Mehring, CaringBridge Founder, Twin Cities Business. 00:03:08.021 --> 00:03:21.411 I had the privilege of being on the CaringBridge board for 6 years and this is podcast with Sona Mehring is a great background on the organization, it’s mission, and Sona's energy and passion come through loud and clear. 00:03:22.311 --> 00:03:28.516 Link two. Apple's New WebKit Policy Takes a Hard Line for User Privacy, Electronic Frontier Foundation. 00:03:29.016 --> 00:03:33.159 Endorsement of WebKits new Tracking Policy from the very important EFF. 00:03:34.059 --> 00:03:38.115 Link three. Apple Card launches today for all US customers, Apple. 00:03:38.615 --> 00:03:59.227 I really don't need another credit card. But, I really want to get the new Apple Card. I’m curious to see how the interface works. It seems like a good deal as far as a card goes. Plus, the card is made of Titanium! If you do get it, check out the related You should opt out of the Apple Card's arbitration clause — here's how article. 00:04:00.127 --> 00:04:05.298 Link four. Exclusive: Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg on what’s next for Tumblr, The Verge. 00:04:05.798 --> 00:04:09.521 I don't think there would be a better buyer for Tumblr than Automattic. 00:04:10.421 --> 00:04:13.853 Link five. World's largest EV never has to be recharged. 00:04:14.353 --> 00:04:15.313 I so love this! 00:04:15.813 --> 00:04:33.916 Quote. The dump truck, at 45 tons, ascends the 13-percent grade and takes on 65 tons of ore. With more than double the weight going back down the hill, the beast's regenerative braking system recaptures more than enough energy to refill the charge the eDumper used going up. End quote. 00:04:34.416 --> 00:04:38.751 It actually ends the day with more electricity than it started! And it's huge! 00:04:39.651 --> 00:04:50.208 Link six. Exclusive: Apple planning 4 dollars and 99 cents/month price for Arcade game subscription service after free trial, works with Family Sharing, 9to5Mac. 00:04:50.708 --> 00:05:01.170 If 5 dollars/mo is the price this is would be an easy decision for me. Our family enjoys playing occasional games and having a curated set of new games seems perfect. 00:05:02.070 --> 00:05:03.592 Link seven. Feedbin for iOS. 00:05:04.092 --> 00:05:10.812 Feedbin is my RSS reader of choice. It is fast, efficient, and easy to use. With a supportable business model. 00:05:11.712 --> 00:05:18.089 Link eight. 'Plastic recycling is a myth': what really happens to your rubbish? Environment, The Guardian. 00:05:18.589 --> 00:05:24.241 So mostly plastic just gets sent somewhere we can’t see it and then, well, nothing really after that. 00:05:25.141 --> 00:05:29.221 Link nine. The Impact of Meditating every day, Pascal Precht's Blog. 00:05:29.721 --> 00:05:35.519 I've built a very consistent daily meditation practice, and I would concur with many of these benefits. 00:05:36.919 --> 00:05:38.815 That's the end of Notable Links. 00:05:40.215 --> 00:05:41.127 Now, more links. 00:05:41.727 --> 00:05:52.307 First, amazon Forecast – Now Generally Available | AWS News Blog Interesting new offering that could bring more sophisticated forecasting capabilities to a larger audience. 00:05:52.807 --> 00:05:55.909 Second, eivind Hjertnes | The “I” in Team hjertnes.social. 00:05:56.409 --> 00:06:03.903 Third, chart.xkcd | xkcd styled chart lib timqian.com I want to make a website and put charts on it just to play with this! 00:06:04.403 --> 00:06:16.068 Fourth, WorldCat.org: The World's Largest Library Catalog www.worldcat.org This looks like a potential option to link books to instead of feeding visitors straight into an Amazon buy now page. 00:06:17.468 --> 00:06:19.029 That's the end of More Links. 00:06:20.429 --> 00:06:22.066 Now, the Microposts section. 00:06:22.666 --> 00:06:24.682 Thursday @ 10:54 PM. 00:06:25.182 --> 00:06:37.931 LinkedIn is now prompting you to identify your teammates, and then asks you specifically to reflect your current and past reporting relationships. Isn’t this just a way to mine org chart data from companies? 00:06:38.831 --> 00:06:40.786 Thursday @ 10:50 PM. 00:06:41.286 --> 00:06:50.953 After the twenty nineteen #TeamSPS Kubb tournament a bunch of folks hung out and played, you guessed it, more Kubb! Next year we might introduce Mölkky at the end! 00:06:51.853 --> 00:06:53.801 Thursday @ 10:49 PM. 00:06:54.301 --> 00:07:03.652 After the round robin our #TeamSPS Kubb groups split into brackets with a winner in each bracket! We kept track old school, just like most tournaments do! 00:07:04.552 --> 00:07:06.520 Thursday @ 10:46 PM. 00:07:07.020 --> 00:07:18.396 We had a great time with our twenty nineteen #TeamSPS Kubb Tournament today! We had 20 teams having a lot of fun, getting to know their teammates better, and enjoying a gorgeous day outside! 00:07:19.296 --> 00:07:21.072 Wednesday @ 7:04 PM. 00:07:21.572 --> 00:07:24.541 Gorgeous night for pizza at Red Barn Farm by Northfield. 00:07:25.441 --> 00:07:27.145 Tuesday @ 9:54 PM. 00:07:27.645 --> 00:07:35.577 The Twins are stacking up the runs against the White Sox in the bottom of the eighth. 7 runs and still going! 4-14 now. 00:07:36.477 --> 00:07:38.109 Monday @ 8:52 PM. 00:07:38.609 --> 00:07:52.952 A friend of mine is selling his large Big Green Egg along with the Challenger Designs grill table. This is the same setup I have, and I love it. If you are interested in buying a great grill setup ping me and I can connect you to him. 00:07:53.852 --> 00:07:55.420 Monday @ 8:49 PM. 00:07:55.920 --> 00:08:08.907 The Shortcuts app on iOS should have a setting that causes shortcuts to error if you reference an unknown or undeclared variable. Would help reduce errors and could default to off for folks that do simpler things. 00:08:09.807 --> 00:08:11.439 Sunday @ 3:24 PM. 00:08:11.939 --> 00:08:14.555 Lake O the Dalles in Interstate State Park. 00:08:15.455 --> 00:08:17.087 Sunday @ 3:21 PM. 00:08:17.587 --> 00:08:21.271 St. Croix River at Interstate State Park, from Wisconsin side. 00:08:22.171 --> 00:08:24.009 Sunday @ 11:51 AM. 00:08:24.509 --> 00:08:26.355 Heading West! At Fawn-Doe-Rosa. 00:08:27.255 --> 00:08:29.096 Sunday @ 10:35 AM. 00:08:29.596 --> 00:08:30.364 Deer Selfie. 00:08:31.264 --> 00:08:33.066 Sunday @ 10:14 AM. 00:08:33.566 --> 00:08:34.965 Visiting Fawn-Doe-Rosa! 00:08:35.865 --> 00:08:37.606 Saturday @ 1:02 PM. 00:08:38.106 --> 00:08:39.444 Amery WI farmers market. 00:08:40.344 --> 00:08:41.914 Friday @ 8:29 PM. 00:08:42.414 --> 00:08:45.763 Weekly Thing comes back from summer break tomorrow morning! 00:08:46.663 --> 00:08:48.247 Friday @ 7:03 PM. 00:08:48.747 --> 00:08:51.051 Wapogasset Lake with sun coming down. 00:08:51.951 --> 00:08:53.584 Friday @ 5:59 PM. 00:08:54.084 --> 00:08:55.932 Music in the Park in Amery, WI! 00:08:57.332 --> 00:08:59.029 That's the end of Microposts. 00:09:00.429 --> 00:09:01.822 Now, the Fortune section. 00:09:02.422 --> 00:09:06.214 You've made it all the way to the end! Here is your fortune for this week. 00:09:06.714 --> 00:09:09.200 You will pioneer the first Martian colony. 00:09:09.700 --> 00:09:12.107 Thank you for subscribing to the Weekly Thing! 00:09:13.507 --> 00:09:20.498 That brings us to the end of the Weekly Thing, issue 114. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you next time.