ClevrCat
@clevrcat.bsky.social
It me. Your friendly neighborhood business cat. Gothcon co founder. Computer booper.
Canada eta 17 days.
Austin departure in 12.
What the fuck is this weather? I guess I appreciate Austin making it even easier to leave.
Austin departure in 12.
What the fuck is this weather? I guess I appreciate Austin making it even easier to leave.
June 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Canada eta 17 days.
Austin departure in 12.
What the fuck is this weather? I guess I appreciate Austin making it even easier to leave.
Austin departure in 12.
What the fuck is this weather? I guess I appreciate Austin making it even easier to leave.
Ok the nonstop Vancouver-Austin is a very easy trip home. Too bad most are getting cancelled.
May 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Ok the nonstop Vancouver-Austin is a very easy trip home. Too bad most are getting cancelled.
After reading a study on the effects of mobile app/phone use on mood, memory, and attention, I removed all social, shopping, work, and game apps from my phone.
So I’ll update here less, but I already recommend it.
So I’ll update here less, but I already recommend it.
March 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
After reading a study on the effects of mobile app/phone use on mood, memory, and attention, I removed all social, shopping, work, and game apps from my phone.
So I’ll update here less, but I already recommend it.
So I’ll update here less, but I already recommend it.
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BREAKING: The SEC has dropped its enforcement case against Coinbase.
Coinbase spent $46 million to influence the outcome of the election.
Now they're already getting their payoff.
Coinbase spent $46 million to influence the outcome of the election.
Now they're already getting their payoff.
February 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
BREAKING: The SEC has dropped its enforcement case against Coinbase.
Coinbase spent $46 million to influence the outcome of the election.
Now they're already getting their payoff.
Coinbase spent $46 million to influence the outcome of the election.
Now they're already getting their payoff.
Do I know anyone familiar with Australian digital privacy laws?
February 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Do I know anyone familiar with Australian digital privacy laws?
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It’s only a matter of time…
February 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It’s only a matter of time…
Ok, does anyone else really struggle to pay attention to audio books? I have to intentionally focus on visualizing what is being said or I’ll just stop listening and mentally wander.
Yes, writing this while listening to audio book… 😹
Yes, writing this while listening to audio book… 😹
February 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Ok, does anyone else really struggle to pay attention to audio books? I have to intentionally focus on visualizing what is being said or I’ll just stop listening and mentally wander.
Yes, writing this while listening to audio book… 😹
Yes, writing this while listening to audio book… 😹
I feel like some of our senators have forgotten the oath they take pledging to defend the constitution against all threats foreign AND DOMESTIC.
February 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I feel like some of our senators have forgotten the oath they take pledging to defend the constitution against all threats foreign AND DOMESTIC.
GOOD. Now let’s reverse the rest of the erasure.
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
NSA museum covered plaques honoring women and people of color, provoking an uproar
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
GOOD. Now let’s reverse the rest of the erasure.
My work got me a bottle of whiskey to celebrate becoming a citizen, and ya know, that feels right.
February 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My work got me a bottle of whiskey to celebrate becoming a citizen, and ya know, that feels right.
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What the (and i cannot put enough emphasis on this) the everloving fuck are we doing.
OpenAI Strikes Deal With US Government to Use Its AI for Nuclear Weapon Security
OpenAI has announced that the US National Laboratories will use its deeply flawed AI models to help with "nuclear security."
futurism.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
What the (and i cannot put enough emphasis on this) the everloving fuck are we doing.
This is rage inducing. Covering up literal history.
Fellow NSA - National Security Agency veterans. Look at what’s happened at the National Cryptologic Museum. They covered up with brown paper the photos of Women in American Cryptology. All in response to President Trump’s anti-diversity executive order.
February 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
This is rage inducing. Covering up literal history.
Anyone know of a small biz craft store that carries alphabet beads, yarn, or embroidery supplies? Looking to move away from big box stores. Local to Austin or anywhere that ships.
February 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Anyone know of a small biz craft store that carries alphabet beads, yarn, or embroidery supplies? Looking to move away from big box stores. Local to Austin or anywhere that ships.
I have become that which younger me feared.
- wake up early for a workday gym routine
- keep healthy habits like skincare, protein powder, hydration, sleep
- listen to work related podcasts in the morning at the gym
- rarely drink alcohol
- have small, repeatable routines
Turns out… (1/2?)
- wake up early for a workday gym routine
- keep healthy habits like skincare, protein powder, hydration, sleep
- listen to work related podcasts in the morning at the gym
- rarely drink alcohol
- have small, repeatable routines
Turns out… (1/2?)
January 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I have become that which younger me feared.
- wake up early for a workday gym routine
- keep healthy habits like skincare, protein powder, hydration, sleep
- listen to work related podcasts in the morning at the gym
- rarely drink alcohol
- have small, repeatable routines
Turns out… (1/2?)
- wake up early for a workday gym routine
- keep healthy habits like skincare, protein powder, hydration, sleep
- listen to work related podcasts in the morning at the gym
- rarely drink alcohol
- have small, repeatable routines
Turns out… (1/2?)
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All 13K tweets, 37K likes, and all my DMs… POOF.
How? CYD did it. Get cyd.social
How? CYD did it. Get cyd.social
January 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
All 13K tweets, 37K likes, and all my DMs… POOF.
How? CYD did it. Get cyd.social
How? CYD did it. Get cyd.social
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When the Patriot Act was passed, libraries got requests for patrons’ borrowing history. We were prohibited from disclosing those requests.
We deleted and shredded those records and stopped tracking reading history for that reason.
ALSO.
We deleted and shredded those records and stopped tracking reading history for that reason.
ALSO.
January 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
When the Patriot Act was passed, libraries got requests for patrons’ borrowing history. We were prohibited from disclosing those requests.
We deleted and shredded those records and stopped tracking reading history for that reason.
ALSO.
We deleted and shredded those records and stopped tracking reading history for that reason.
ALSO.
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Last year OpenAI deleted restrictions against using its services for military + warfare activities- then the Israeli military’s use of Azure spiked.
https://theintercept.com/2024/01/12/open-ai-military-ban-chatgpt/
https://theintercept.com/2024/01/12/open-ai-military-ban-chatgpt/
OpenAI Quietly Deletes Ban on Using ChatGPT for “Military and Warfare”
The Pentagon has its eye on the leading AI company, which this week softened its ban on military use.
theintercept.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Last year OpenAI deleted restrictions against using its services for military + warfare activities- then the Israeli military’s use of Azure spiked.
https://theintercept.com/2024/01/12/open-ai-military-ban-chatgpt/
https://theintercept.com/2024/01/12/open-ai-military-ban-chatgpt/
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Ok if you need a schadenfreude gloat fix, dunk on the ultra rich tech bros who are sad their stock is tanking & their AI models were used to train a much cheaper competitor.
Because that shit is funny & punches up
Because that shit is funny & punches up
January 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Ok if you need a schadenfreude gloat fix, dunk on the ultra rich tech bros who are sad their stock is tanking & their AI models were used to train a much cheaper competitor.
Because that shit is funny & punches up
Because that shit is funny & punches up
Looking for an audiobook to listen to at the gym. (Old habit was Instagram…)
Fiction or non fiction. Ideally not massively depressing, unless it comes with some hope. Don’t wanna start my day wanting to go back to bed. Anyone have any suggestions? #audiobook
Fiction or non fiction. Ideally not massively depressing, unless it comes with some hope. Don’t wanna start my day wanting to go back to bed. Anyone have any suggestions? #audiobook
January 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Looking for an audiobook to listen to at the gym. (Old habit was Instagram…)
Fiction or non fiction. Ideally not massively depressing, unless it comes with some hope. Don’t wanna start my day wanting to go back to bed. Anyone have any suggestions? #audiobook
Fiction or non fiction. Ideally not massively depressing, unless it comes with some hope. Don’t wanna start my day wanting to go back to bed. Anyone have any suggestions? #audiobook
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Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?
January 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Can a headline alone be eligible for a Pulitzer?
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Return to tradition 🇺🇸
January 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Return to tradition 🇺🇸
Could tell I needed to cry to work through some emotions, so A.J. pit “the quiet place day 1” on. It worked.
January 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Could tell I needed to cry to work through some emotions, so A.J. pit “the quiet place day 1” on. It worked.
I did it! Am dual citizen. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸
That was wild.
Palpable relief from everyone becoming citizens this morning.
That was wild.
Palpable relief from everyone becoming citizens this morning.
January 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I did it! Am dual citizen. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸
That was wild.
Palpable relief from everyone becoming citizens this morning.
That was wild.
Palpable relief from everyone becoming citizens this morning.
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i have no words.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a cable, seen by CNN, to all US diplomatic posts on Friday outlining the move, which threatens billions of dollars of funding from the State Department and the US Agency for International Development for programs worldwide.
US freezes almost all foreign aid effective immediately | CNN Politics
The US State Department has frozen nearly all foreign assistance worldwide effective immediately days after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order Monday to put a hold on such assist...
www.cnn.com
January 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
i have no words.
Headed to the liminal space that is the parking lot in San Antonio that houses both the USCIS immigration field office and a Home Depot.
I hopefully will become a dual citizen, and my brown husband multi-generation American husband will hopefully not be hassled. What fun times!
I hopefully will become a dual citizen, and my brown husband multi-generation American husband will hopefully not be hassled. What fun times!
January 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Headed to the liminal space that is the parking lot in San Antonio that houses both the USCIS immigration field office and a Home Depot.
I hopefully will become a dual citizen, and my brown husband multi-generation American husband will hopefully not be hassled. What fun times!
I hopefully will become a dual citizen, and my brown husband multi-generation American husband will hopefully not be hassled. What fun times!