Charles
@tybar.bsky.social
Father, partner, gamer, tester. Ally in training to the queer community, polyamorous, Midwesterner. My child thinks people should know my favorite color is green. I also love wearing hats.
A friend of mine has a solo exhibition in St. Louis in a couple of weeks, go check it out if you're in the area!
www.eventbrite.com/e/toward-a-n...
www.eventbrite.com/e/toward-a-n...
Toward a New Nostalgia solo exhibition
"Toward a New Nostalgia", a solo exhibition by James Spell, showcases a journey of abstract landscapes through the serene moments of life.
www.eventbrite.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A friend of mine has a solo exhibition in St. Louis in a couple of weeks, go check it out if you're in the area!
www.eventbrite.com/e/toward-a-n...
www.eventbrite.com/e/toward-a-n...
A bit of positive news!
phys.org/news/2025-10...
phys.org/news/2025-10...
Solar-powered lights on fishing nets cut sea turtle entanglement by 63%
Studies have shown that lighted nets can reduce bycatch of sea turtles and sharks, but the idea has faced many hurdles to adoption. The batteries are short-lived, expensive to replace and raise dispos...
phys.org
October 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A bit of positive news!
phys.org/news/2025-10...
phys.org/news/2025-10...
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Again, there will be rally against this AI data center on Monday, Oct 13, 6pm at the proposed site near 25th and Sherman!
Spread the word!!
Spread the word!!
October 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Again, there will be rally against this AI data center on Monday, Oct 13, 6pm at the proposed site near 25th and Sherman!
Spread the word!!
Spread the word!!
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It's 🔥Five Years since the launch of HADES v1.0🔥!
Please enjoy this new rendition of 'In the Blood', featuring the voices of Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett accompanied by a full orchestra recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Studio 1:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRSp...
Please enjoy this new rendition of 'In the Blood', featuring the voices of Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett accompanied by a full orchestra recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Studio 1:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRSp...
Hades - In The Blood (Anniversary Mix)
YouTube video by Supergiant Games
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It's 🔥Five Years since the launch of HADES v1.0🔥!
Please enjoy this new rendition of 'In the Blood', featuring the voices of Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett accompanied by a full orchestra recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Studio 1:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRSp...
Please enjoy this new rendition of 'In the Blood', featuring the voices of Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett accompanied by a full orchestra recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Studio 1:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRSp...
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This story has it all: aquaculture, Black Flag, Bernie Sanders, Star Trek as policy, John Hodgman, male tears, and a candidate citing Luthen’s monologue from Andor.
Meet Graham Platner, the Maine oysterman trying to crack the senate. @grahamformaine.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/1996...
Meet Graham Platner, the Maine oysterman trying to crack the senate. @grahamformaine.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/1996...
The Political Awakening of the Oyster Farmer Gunning for Susan Collins
Graham Platner’s campaign launch has been a sudden sensation. But what he’s building now is rooted in the work of a lifetime.
newrepublic.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This story has it all: aquaculture, Black Flag, Bernie Sanders, Star Trek as policy, John Hodgman, male tears, and a candidate citing Luthen’s monologue from Andor.
Meet Graham Platner, the Maine oysterman trying to crack the senate. @grahamformaine.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/1996...
Meet Graham Platner, the Maine oysterman trying to crack the senate. @grahamformaine.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/1996...
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There is some confusion about whether or not we understand LLMs. The answer is yes and no, but mostly no. It's a complicated enough question that it seemed like it needed an article.
www.verysane.ai/p/do-we-unde...
www.verysane.ai/p/do-we-unde...
Do we understand how neural networks work?
Yes and no.
www.verysane.ai
August 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
There is some confusion about whether or not we understand LLMs. The answer is yes and no, but mostly no. It's a complicated enough question that it seemed like it needed an article.
www.verysane.ai/p/do-we-unde...
www.verysane.ai/p/do-we-unde...
A coworker just gave a presentation about Doom/Doom II inside of the Doom engine (a modern version).
Definitely learned some things, such as finding out Sandy Petersen worked on the games!
(Sandy Petersen is a big name in the tabletop space, having worked on Call of Cthulhu and RuneQuest).
Definitely learned some things, such as finding out Sandy Petersen worked on the games!
(Sandy Petersen is a big name in the tabletop space, having worked on Call of Cthulhu and RuneQuest).
August 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
A coworker just gave a presentation about Doom/Doom II inside of the Doom engine (a modern version).
Definitely learned some things, such as finding out Sandy Petersen worked on the games!
(Sandy Petersen is a big name in the tabletop space, having worked on Call of Cthulhu and RuneQuest).
Definitely learned some things, such as finding out Sandy Petersen worked on the games!
(Sandy Petersen is a big name in the tabletop space, having worked on Call of Cthulhu and RuneQuest).
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The noncommutative algebra of language.
Some words go together like jelly and peanut butter… wait, that sounds super weird.
A pair of words that is used in a fixed order in an idiomatic expression is called an ‘irreversible binomial.’
‘Peanut butter and jelly’ is an example of an irreversible binomial.
🧵⬇️
A pair of words that is used in a fixed order in an idiomatic expression is called an ‘irreversible binomial.’
‘Peanut butter and jelly’ is an example of an irreversible binomial.
🧵⬇️
July 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The noncommutative algebra of language.
Fun little certificate for checking out the community and contributing here and there where I can. #MoT #MinistryOfTesting #softwaretesting
I have earned the MoT Community Certificate certificate www.ministryoftesting.com/certificates...
I have earned the MoT Community Certificate certificate www.ministryoftesting.com/certificates...
MoT Community Certificate
Achieving one or more Community Stars in five or more unique months
www.ministryoftesting.com
July 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Fun little certificate for checking out the community and contributing here and there where I can. #MoT #MinistryOfTesting #softwaretesting
I have earned the MoT Community Certificate certificate www.ministryoftesting.com/certificates...
I have earned the MoT Community Certificate certificate www.ministryoftesting.com/certificates...
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FREEZE FRAME
Well them Duke boys gotta be wondering right now whether they should be doing more to lower carbon emissions
Well them Duke boys gotta be wondering right now whether they should be doing more to lower carbon emissions
Video captured the moment a road buckled and sent a car flying as a heatwave impacted Missouri on Sunday.
June 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
FREEZE FRAME
Well them Duke boys gotta be wondering right now whether they should be doing more to lower carbon emissions
Well them Duke boys gotta be wondering right now whether they should be doing more to lower carbon emissions
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This is good and you want this.
EVERYONE, The Onion is extremely on sale for the next five days.
$75 gets you a year's worth of the last good newspaper delivered to your real life mailbox.
Father's Day is in five days. America's dads love being duped by wrong information. Buy one for each of your 7 dads.
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$75 gets you a year's worth of the last good newspaper delivered to your real life mailbox.
Father's Day is in five days. America's dads love being duped by wrong information. Buy one for each of your 7 dads.
membership.theonion.com
Join The Onion
Don’t just read the news. Feel it. Be among the first to feel the news.
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June 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This is good and you want this.
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This lawsuit is brutal. One of the exhibits is the letter Universal sent to Midjourney, including a quote from a 2022 Forbes interview that I bet midjourney regrets
June 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This lawsuit is brutal. One of the exhibits is the letter Universal sent to Midjourney, including a quote from a 2022 Forbes interview that I bet midjourney regrets
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Mid-week picker-upper
Alex O'Rion - Tunnel [Meanwhile]
YouTube video by Progressive Astronaut
youtu.be
June 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Mid-week picker-upper
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Lots of folks saying they want this.
If you want a private community space for Blacksky in addition to the public feed, help us build it.
We’re looking for just 170 people to kick us $7 and we’ll launch. 🍽️
If you want a private community space for Blacksky in addition to the public feed, help us build it.
We’re looking for just 170 people to kick us $7 and we’ll launch. 🍽️
What do we think chat? Do I do a Blacksky soft-fork of the bsky app?
- Still use your bsky login but has Blacksky branding and support/feedback forms
- Blacksky Trending replaces Discover as the default feed
- @blacksky.app are the default moderators
- (eventually) private community-only posts/feed
- Still use your bsky login but has Blacksky branding and support/feedback forms
- Blacksky Trending replaces Discover as the default feed
- @blacksky.app are the default moderators
- (eventually) private community-only posts/feed
June 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Lots of folks saying they want this.
If you want a private community space for Blacksky in addition to the public feed, help us build it.
We’re looking for just 170 people to kick us $7 and we’ll launch. 🍽️
If you want a private community space for Blacksky in addition to the public feed, help us build it.
We’re looking for just 170 people to kick us $7 and we’ll launch. 🍽️
Honestly, from my limited use of Copilot so far, this seems about right.
"When we examine reported time savings, developers using AI code assistants save an average of 2 hours per week, although there is considerable variation in this metric. The high end reaches 6+ hours per week [devs who have mastered advanced techniques]"
Either way, not 10x, 100x etc
1.2x at best
Either way, not 10x, 100x etc
1.2x at best
Is GitHub Copilot worth it? An analysis for engineering leaders
Discover if GitHub Copilot delivers real ROI for engineering teams. Our data-driven analysis reveals developers save 2-6 hours weekly, but success requires strategic implementation, proper training, a...
getdx.com
June 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Honestly, from my limited use of Copilot so far, this seems about right.
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Hey all! Some of us (former) Polygon folks are going to be streaming this Friday (May 30th), in support of the Polygon Workers GoFundMe, and also to thank everyone who's already generously donated!
It'll start at 7:00 PM EST @ www.twitch.tv/cashley
It'll start at 7:00 PM EST @ www.twitch.tv/cashley
May 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Hey all! Some of us (former) Polygon folks are going to be streaming this Friday (May 30th), in support of the Polygon Workers GoFundMe, and also to thank everyone who's already generously donated!
It'll start at 7:00 PM EST @ www.twitch.tv/cashley
It'll start at 7:00 PM EST @ www.twitch.tv/cashley
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ACOG is deeply disappointed by HHS’s move to drop COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in pregnancy. The science is clear: COVID-19 remains dangerous in pregnancy and vaccination protects both patients and newborns. The vaccine is safe and protects families. Read our full statement: buff.ly/OGue7sO
May 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
ACOG is deeply disappointed by HHS’s move to drop COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in pregnancy. The science is clear: COVID-19 remains dangerous in pregnancy and vaccination protects both patients and newborns. The vaccine is safe and protects families. Read our full statement: buff.ly/OGue7sO
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*snarling at google grammar check*: WHAT?
May 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
*snarling at google grammar check*: WHAT?
I should really get back to blogging, but, like a lot of people, I have no idea what would be useful to write (or how much to write). Anyone have any #softwareTesting topics they'd be interested in that I might be able to write about?
Note I've mostly been in the Desktop testing world for a while.
Note I've mostly been in the Desktop testing world for a while.
May 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I should really get back to blogging, but, like a lot of people, I have no idea what would be useful to write (or how much to write). Anyone have any #softwareTesting topics they'd be interested in that I might be able to write about?
Note I've mostly been in the Desktop testing world for a while.
Note I've mostly been in the Desktop testing world for a while.
Today involves updating a test that has been technically broken for a long time...but the testing tool we use was silently letting a failure slip through. At least I know what I'm doing with my afternoon. 🙃
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTesting
May 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today involves updating a test that has been technically broken for a long time...but the testing tool we use was silently letting a failure slip through. At least I know what I'm doing with my afternoon. 🙃
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTesting
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We know that the law is not always on the right side of history. The Supreme Court ruling last month does not make public spaces safer for anyone.
May 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We know that the law is not always on the right side of history. The Supreme Court ruling last month does not make public spaces safer for anyone.
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I check the little screen, I check the big screen, I check the watch screen, I check the tablet screen. I check the screen that reminds me of the good times, I check the screen that reminds me of the better times.
April 29, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I check the little screen, I check the big screen, I check the watch screen, I check the tablet screen. I check the screen that reminds me of the good times, I check the screen that reminds me of the better times.
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“You wouldn’t steal a car” anti-piracy campaign may have used pirated fonts #SuggestedRead #devopsish arstechnica.com/gadg...
“You wouldn’t steal a car” anti-piracy campaign may have used pirated fonts
Digging into archived site points to use of questionable text styling.
arstechnica.com
April 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“You wouldn’t steal a car” anti-piracy campaign may have used pirated fonts #SuggestedRead #devopsish arstechnica.com/gadg...
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Man I’m just so fucking proud of all the people who didn’t give up and aren’t going to give up
Exclusive: The Pentagon will resume gender-affirming care for transgender service members, according to a memo we obtained.
Pentagon to resume medical care for transgender troops
The move is another setback for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has made culture war issues a major part of his role.
www.politico.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Man I’m just so fucking proud of all the people who didn’t give up and aren’t going to give up