What I saw on the web on 2022.12.28

1. A Map Showing The Two Main Geopolitical Blocs
   by Ian Welsh commenting on Ben Norton commenting on the UN
   https://www.ianwelsh.net/a-map-showing-the-two-main-geopolitical-blocs/
   looks plausible, ayup
   via rss
   
   
2. "I used to be a swim instructor" and commentary
   by Sylvrn? and tumblristas
   https://vbartilucci.tumblr.com/post/703208068487544832
   tee hee banana
   via wil
   
   
3. raga Todi
   by pandit Amiya Gopal Bhattacharya
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUGKYimvG-s
   a compelling rendition on surbahar
   via email
   
   
4. The New IgG4 Study Doesn't Say What Anti-Vaxxers Think It Does
   by Jessica Wildfire
   https://jessicawildfire.substack.com/p/the-new-igg4-study-doesnt-say-what
   i mean, really, we don't know yet
   via rss
   
   
5. Iron Maiden Share Documentary for Legacy of the Beast Tour
   by Alex Hopper
   https://americansongwriter.com/iron-maiden-share-documentary-legacy-of-the-beast-tour/
   might be worth watching. up the Irons!
   via FB
   
   
6. Do Nothing- a message of motivation
   by Self-Help Singh
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8An2SxNFvmU
   a nice little advert for 無為, with a mildly annoying sitar loop in the background
   via boing
   
   
7. Banana protein antiviral vaccine is a 'silver bullet' against coronavirus and influenza
   by Kelly Malcom
   https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/banana-protein-antiviral-vaccine-is-a-silver-bullet-against-coronavirus-and-influenza
   just look at that banana!
   via discord
   
   
8. When Will The Subcontrabassoon Have an Orchestral Premiere?
   by Richard Bobo
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIzelG9AIO8
   given that the keywork won't be complete for some time, the proximity of the date may surprise you!
   via random internet nosing-about
   
   
9. jpeg
   by Zach Weinersmith
   https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/jpeg
   just when you thought the gif controversy was dying down (why would you think that?)
   via rss
   
   
10. some Vit Cotto quotes
    by /u/OK-Significance-7016
    https://i.redd.it/85h63c28di8a1.jpg
    especially for the one in the middle
    via reddit