What I saw on the web on 2024.2.1

1. A Partisan Solution to Partisan Gerrymandering: The Define–Combine Procedure
   by Maxwell Palmer, Benjamin Schneer, and Kevin DeLuca
   https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/political-analysis/article/partisan-solution-to-partisan-gerrymandering-the-definecombine-procedure/B0792DD0A49332944F2AF5FF6828E275
   a fascinating game-theoretic result that, were it to be implemented, could actually work. which suggests that, where it's needed, it won't be implemented
   via schneier
   
   
2. Congratulations, you've invented writing, what will you use it for?
   by Ada Palmer
   https://wandering.shop/@adapalmer/111862479097027496
   all sounds plausible, yup
   via rss
   
   
3. The Bone Harp
   by Victoria Goddard
   https://www.victoriagoddard.ca/products/the-bone-harp
   new book! how soon will i have a chance to read new book? that's unclear
   via her mentioning it
   
   
4. A Valentine’s Day Promotion We Can Get Behind: Neuter Your Ex-Boyfriend
   by Victor Fiorillo reporting on Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center
   https://www.phillymag.com/news/2024/01/29/valentines-day-animal-shelter-cat/
   because as they note some things shouldn't breed
   via discord
   
   
5. Epcor lifts ban on non-essential water use in Edmonton and capital region
   by CBC News
   https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/epcor-lifts-ban-on-non-essential-water-use-in-edmonton-and-capital-region-1.7103223
   given that this came in 48 hours before they promised it would suggests that that promise was being cautious. that's a good thing
   via rss