## [r/emacs: Do you use Emacs Lisp as a general purpose programming language?](https://www.reddit.com/r/emacs/comments/lly7po/comment/gnvzisy/) One redditor gives a firsthand account of how, in Germany in the early 90s, air traffic control messages were routed by an emacs lisp program (yes, running inside emacs). > I was scared to fly over Germany for a while... ## [Recreate the cavity-preventing GMO bacteria BCS3-L1 from precursor | Manifund](https://manifund.org/projects/recreate-the-cavity-preventing-gmo-bacteria-bcs3-l1-from-precursor-) Imagine populating your mouth with good bacteria that outcompetes the bad bacteria and thus prevents cavities. Apparently such a bacteria was tested in animals, but, for mysterious reasons, trials never progressed past that point. This guy thinks the technology holds promise, but doesn’t actually have any of the bacteria, so he wants to produce is from “precursor bacteria” and is seeking funding. > BCS3-L1 isn't under patent, but possession remains a significant part of the law. Although I have the blessing of the original inventor Dr. Jeffrey Hillman, he and his former company Oragenics have parted ways, and as far as we can tell, they're the only holders of the organism. > > But, there's nothing preventing us from recreating BCS3-L1 ourselves from commercially available precursor bacteria. Oh and apparently this guy has this on his résumé: > -I run Aella's media empire. # [San Francisco's historic Anchor Brewing Company, country's 1st craft brewery, shutting down after 127 years - ABC7 San Francisco](https://abc7news.com/anchor-steam-brewery-brewing-shutting-down-san-francisco-closing/13493162/) That’s too bad. Their Christmas ale will be missed.