Anyone ever hear of zoom lenses?

No danger, all Noodle!

Indeed, and there is this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_firelighting

Döbereiner’s lamp

Main article: Döbereiner's lamp
A lighter invented in 1823 by German chemist Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner. It is based on the **Fürstenberger lighter**, and was in production until circa 1880. Zinc metal reacts with sulfuric acid in its jar to produce hydrogen gas. When a valve is opened, a jet of hydrogen is released and bursts into flame. The ignition is catalyzed by platinum metal.

It’s only been a week since the article first came out, that’s just me wondering why it’s being reposted.

Article dated: 29 September, 2025. So how’s the case going?

F’Yeah! Portland knows how to weird out, or is that out weird, these weirdos

I love the subtle look of extreme enthusiasm Sandy is maintaining.

lol

No worries. We’ve all got that Lizard Brain deep down inside. Gen Z appears to have some literacy, thank goodness for that. More than I was aware of from direct interaction: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_views_of_Generation_Z Mostly I’ve noticed a subtle sarcasm, which If I try to emulate it just comes out sounding mean. So I don’t do that anymore.

I scoff at your statement, O’ Lizard!

“The correct quote from any expert is that this looks like a normal criminal SIM farm, that’s used for a wide range of purposes, often SMS spam. They are pretending to be thousands of normal mobile phone users to prevent the mobile phone companies from shutting them down. Some miscreant likely used the service to hide the origin of threats sent as SMS messages to politicians, which is why the Secret Service is involved. Theres no evidence the Secret Service is involved due to some actual national security or espionage threat — that’s just propaganda they are hyping.”

So there IS a path forward?

Dang!

I’ve restricted them in my home, as well. Is this a trend?

I’m a gardener, and focus first and foremost on building soil, through composting and using aerated compost teas. I plant and maintain areas that are supportive of wild pollinators. I ride my bike or walk to most places I need to go. And I drive an EV, which is mostly powered from the solar panels on my roof. Yes, this was a significant expense to do so. I eat a diet that is primarily vegetarian. I’ve been doing all of these things and more for most of my life.

I favor grumbling to my representatives, tho’ they are pretty much on the same page as me, thankfully.

I’ve seen hats / hoodies with bright LEDs in non-visible frequencies for blocking facial recognition.

https://www.popsci.com/technology/camera-shy-hoodie-privacy/

Here’s a link: https://odditymall.com/justice-caps-hide-your-face-from-surveillance-cameras

I gotcha covered fam! https://www.shuttlebike.com/en/

And if they don’t dance

You can leave your friends behind