What I saw on the web on 2023.8.9

1. What to know about EG.5, the latest Omicron subvariant in Canada
   by CBC News
   https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/covid-19-variant-1.6930281
   oh look! masking is recommended in crowded indoor places. didn't see that coming!
   via rss
   
   
2. The rise of the new subvariant illustrates the challenges public health officials face trying to keep up with an ever-evolving virus
   by a news item, with comment by wil
   https://wilwheaton.tumblr.com/post/725157710020198400/the-rise-of-the-new-subvariant-illustrates-the
   as wil says, "I want it to be over, too. But it isn’t."
   via rss
   
   
3. Guidelines for Using the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library
   by Marie Brennan
   https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/guidelines-for-using-the-harry-elkins-widener-memorial-library/
   i also like using libraries and then departing safely!
   via discord
   
   
4. A La Mode Pies
   by A La Mode Pies
   https://www.alamodeseattle.com/menu
   it is said, any time of the day is a good time for pie
   via discord
   
   
5. Grizzly Bear Creek Wind Farm, Canada
   by enel green power
   https://www.enelgreenpower.com/our-projects/operating/grizzly-bear-creek-wind-farm
   just drove past this again recently. it's impressive!
   via googlery after, as noted, driving by it recently
   
   
6. A Letter to Protest Moratorium on Renewable Energy Projects
   by Susan on the Soapbox
   https://susanonthesoapbox.com/2023/08/09/a-letter-to-protest-moratorium-on-renewable-energy-projects/
   well said, but it'll likely fall on deaf ears
   via rss
   
   
7. The Only Guitar EVERYONE Should Have (the couch guitar)
   by Rhett Shull
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc2VjOZ28OU
   do i have a couch guitar? i might?
   via youtube recommends
   
   
8. brake from reality
   by ricky hawkins
   https://inkyrickshaw.com/comic/brake-from-reality/
   warning: pun ahead
   via a comment on charlie's latest blogpost