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Why did Trump destroy the East Wing? Because he watched Dr. Strangelove and wants his very own War Room! You will see: they will put up a tent during construction so nobody knows what is really being built.

PeterLodewijk's tweet image. Why did Trump destroy the East Wing? Because he watched Dr. Strangelove and wants his very own War Room! You will see: they will put up a tent during construction so nobody knows what is really being built.

In my language concepts course today I did my best to explain how lazy evaluation lets you write an amortized constant-time persistent queue (example from Chris Okasaki's excellent book). Coded in Oz of course.

PeterLodewijk's tweet image. In my language concepts course today I did my best to explain how lazy evaluation lets you write an amortized constant-time persistent queue (example from Chris Okasaki's excellent book). Coded in Oz of course.

We need to recognize that Facebook is a danger to society, and especially for children. Bravo to Denmark for finally doing something about this. theguardian.com/world/2025/oct…


Last Sunday I was at the Amiens Réderie, one of France's best flea markets. This amazing plastic toy looks like the villain's lair from a 1970s cartoon. I just love the big eyeball on top! Does anyone recognize this?

PeterLodewijk's tweet image. Last Sunday I was at the Amiens Réderie, one of France's best flea markets. This amazing plastic toy looks like the villain's lair from a 1970s cartoon. I just love the big eyeball on top! Does anyone recognize this?

Used book “Communication with Extraterrestrial Intelligence” on eBay. When I saw it was from the Xerox PARC library I had to get it!

PeterLodewijk's tweet image. Used book “Communication with Extraterrestrial Intelligence” on eBay. When I saw it was from the Xerox PARC library I had to get it!

While @UCLA does all it can to protect its students, faculty, and staff from a $1B attack by the federal government, I’m proud to #StandUpForUC. universityofcalifornia.quorum.us/campaign/stand…


Trump cannot write this: “I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that. Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences.” Someone else did!


Tom Lehrer has passed away at the advanced age of 97. His satirical songs were one of the joys of my youth. If you don't know them, you are missing out on some really great stuff! theguardian.com/music/2025/jul…


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