Ghost in the Shell 2.0 YouTube video by YouTube Movies

Ghost in the Shell is available for free on YouTube: youtu.be/s4KDlOIYVmY?...
It's a great movie (you don't even need to be an anime fan) and its themes are even more relevant today.

Slava Ukraini!

Rep. AOC Speaks at TU Berlin on The Future of U.S. Politics YouTube video by RepAOC

There is still hope for a brighter future! Thanks, @aoc.bsky.social

youtu.be/VvqwGgsYuuY

Everything about this is a lie:

What probably bugs me the most about today's AI usage: Tools/apps use it automatically without any way to turn it off. You just get presented with AI slop, summaries, conclusions, insights whether you want to see it or not. And often enough, you cannot even hide it.

It’s hard to justify Tahoe icons Looking at the first principles of icon design—and how Apple failed to apply all of them in macOS Tahoe

Great article on bad design:
"On the upside: it’s not that hard anymore to design better than Apple! Let’s drink to that. Happy New year!"
tonsky.me/blog/tahoe-i...

Happy New Year! I started it by finally moving to Linux on my personal computer after having helped several family members with their migrations away from Windows. Is 2026 the year of the Linux Desktop? #linux

Keine Macht für Oligarchen: Bundesregierung endlich runter von X Staatliche Kommunikation ist keine gewöhnliche Werbung, sondern Teil der demokratischen Grundversorgung. Wenn Regierung und Behörden sich an Plattformen binden, die Hass, Desinformation und intranspar...

Bundesregierung runter von X! Bitte hier unterzeichnen: weact.campact.de/petitions/ke...

Anerkennung von Open-Source-Arbeit als Ehrenamt in Deutschland - Online-Petition Open-Source-Software bildet heute das Fundament großer Teile der digitalen Infrastruktur – in Verwaltung, Wirtschaft, Forschung und im täglichen Leben. Selbst im aktuellen Koalitionsvertrag der Bundes...

openpetition.de/!pcjqh

Best Hydraulic Press Moments of 2024 YouTube video by Hydraulic Press Channel

Ah, the good old Hydraulic Press Channel never disappoints. As one YouTube commenter put it: "If I owned one of these, I would eventually own nothing else."
It's crazy that something that builds up so much pressure is kind of calming to watch:
youtu.be/scTX98braAg

#Optimization challenges are evolving—and so is #Gurobi. Gurobi 13.0 empowers you to solve your most complex problems with confidence. Whether you're solving massive LPs or looking for faster #nonlinear solutions, Gurobi 13.0 is built to meet your needs: https://ow.ly/u3Zj50Xrfl5

Didn't you also say that the US is the richest country in the world? Take off that cross you hypocrite.

Mittelmann Performance Benchmark Visualizations are back online!
mattmilten.github.io/mittelmann-p...

This is such a cool project that really deserves your attention - if you are even slightly interested in Optimization Benchmarking especially in the energy sector. Very well made app that makes it a joy to browse and discover!

New tool for modelers&solver devs! The Open Energy Benchmark lets you compare 5 OSS & commercial LP/MILP solvers across more model framework, enhancing speed, scale, transparency of the energy transition.

🔗 More at openenergybenchmark.org

#OpenSource #EnergyModeling #Benchmarking #EnergyTransition

Spaceballs 2 - Official Announcement Teaser (2027) Mel Brooks YouTube video by IGN

Are you f***ing kidding me?! This is awesome!!! 🎉
youtu.be/ewKuhclROA0

The Stupidity of GDP per Capita YouTube video by Type Ashton

This is a great video on the meaning of wealth of a country
youtu.be/eiymTzsZfoA

github.com/scipopt/PySC...

Woohoo! I hope this project is going on for an even longer time to make SCIP more accessible and enable lots of research! 🎉

The German 1930s called: they want their propaganda minister back.

You cannot teach love or patriotism - this is brainwashing or indoctrination.

WTF - or "what the fun"

The ignorance and stupidity of this administration is mind boggling.

Reciprocal Tariff Calculations Executive Summary Reciprocal tariffs are calculated as the tariff rate necessary to balance bilateral trade deficits between the U.S. and each of our trading partners. This calculation assumes that pe...

Everyone: "They can't be that stupid, right?"
US Trade Office: "Let ε<0"

🤦‍♂️

I know this is far from the worst with these tariffs but it's just so hilarious/ridiculous/comical.

Source: ustr.gov/issue-areas/...

Something to keep in mind for 2025

Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction

Outlook settings that now allow adding AI generated backgrounds

Hey @microsoft.com, what is this nonsense? Why do you have to shove CoPilot into literally everything? Such a waste of resources. Just allow people to add their own custom background images instead...

Random broken rock slates being sold as "polygonal slates"

Great marketing! Sell this rubble as "polygon slates" 🤑

DORS Tutorial: Testing Optimisation Code, by Richard Oberdieck | Dors An introductory tutorial on testing optimisation code

Work in optimization or operations research? Are in Copenhagen on Thursday? Then you might like this tutorial on "Testing Optimization Code":

www.dorsnet.dk/events-1/dor...

We'll do a deep dive on what it means to test .... optimization code (surprised pikachu face :) ). And there will be cake :)

GitHub - scipopt/MIP-DD: Delta-Debugging of MIP-Solvers Delta-Debugging of MIP-Solvers. Contribute to scipopt/MIP-DD development by creating an account on GitHub.

You may have used a debugger before but have you ever used a "bugger"?
Pretty cool project to make finding and fixing bugs in MIP codes easier: github.com/scipopt/MIP-DD

Ukraine is not alone.

Germany together with our European allies stands united alongside #Ukraine - and against the Russian aggression. Ukraine can build on unwavering support from Germany, Europe and beyond. Their defence of democracy & their quest for peace & security is ours.

WTF. The audacity to ask such a question.

BREAKING NEWS: Trump, Zelensky, And JD Vance Have Shocking Explosive Argument In The Oval Office YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

Wow! Massive respect to Zelensky's demeanor. He is the only true statesman in the room.
youtu.be/uqOOOR7Kr-s

Schon wieder Der Aufstieg der NSDAP/AfD

History sighs; repeats itself
datajournal.org/schon-wieder/