Welp, the gremlins managed to get in and strike overnight here at the Blue Tower. When I awoke this morning I recalled there was an early NFL game in London. So I popped on the TV to see what was up while I brewed some coffee. Minutes later I looked up to see that the screen was displaying a psychedelic pattern that would have been a perfect background for a Jimi Hendrix concert. There's not a lot to check in a situation like this. I played around with the inputs and tried the old power cycle hoohah, but it seems the TV has lost the ability to translate electrical impulses into coherent images, which is basically its only job. And on a football Sunday, no less! Not to mention the season premier of Succession tonight. I'll play around with the TV a bit more to see if there's some sort of "fix picture" function I'm missing, but I'm pretty sure it's just destined for the landfill and will need to be replaced.

The Round-up Will Not Be Televised
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.

Story

• News avoidance during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with better mental well-being. Ignorance/bliss connection confirmed. Thanks Max.

Science

• Ex-SpaceX Engineers Are Building a Cheap, Portable Nuclear Reactor.
• Space Station Emergency Prompted by Russian Thruster Firing (may require registration or subscription). We have the video.
• Opting out of advanced math education alters adolescents’ neural development, study finds. And though my lack of education hasn't hurt me none. I can read the writing on the wall. Thanks Max.

Image

• Bayonetta Cosplay Is Dripping in Detail and Utterly Bewitching. Thanks Max.

Media

• THE BATMAN – Main Trailer. Just remember to aim anywhere but his face.
• Evasive Maneuver Prevents Further Damage. As cool as the other side of the pillow. Thanks Digg.

The Funnies

• Exactly The Right Energy - Dilbert.