Ben Benner
@fajitatx.bsky.social
I play cosplay as a chef, I type for a living, and I enjoy consuming various forms of content.
Blog: https://technosnobs.com/
Blog: https://technosnobs.com/
Mustard seed rye.
First loaf I’ve baked in a while.
First loaf I’ve baked in a while.
May 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Mustard seed rye.
First loaf I’ve baked in a while.
First loaf I’ve baked in a while.
Reposted by Ben Benner
Reposted by Ben Benner
He drinks a whiskey drink
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sends a text that remind him of the war plans
He sends a text that reminds him of the war crimes
#Hegseth
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sends a text that remind him of the war plans
He sends a text that reminds him of the war crimes
#Hegseth
March 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
He drinks a whiskey drink
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sends a text that remind him of the war plans
He sends a text that reminds him of the war crimes
#Hegseth
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sends a text that remind him of the war plans
He sends a text that reminds him of the war crimes
#Hegseth
Reposted by Ben Benner
If you have not read our Vault 77 storyline you can check it out here:
www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/20...
www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/20...
March 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
If you have not read our Vault 77 storyline you can check it out here:
www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/20...
www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/20...
"I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger Today."
Buy Now, Pay Later services are typically used on large purchases, like furniture. But now one service is branching out into fast food
DoorDash will let users buy now, pay later for fast food, a possible worrying sign for the economy | CNN Business
Buy Now, Pay Later services are typically used on large purchases, like furniture. But now one service is branching out into fast food.
www.cnn.com
March 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger Today."
The local food banks in northern Michigan get (or used to get) these shipments. The Lions Club I am part of, would volunteer to help unload the truck.
There are a significant number of locals up here that need it and voted for this administration that is now hurting them and others.
There are a significant number of locals up here that need it and voted for this administration that is now hurting them and others.
March 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The local food banks in northern Michigan get (or used to get) these shipments. The Lions Club I am part of, would volunteer to help unload the truck.
There are a significant number of locals up here that need it and voted for this administration that is now hurting them and others.
There are a significant number of locals up here that need it and voted for this administration that is now hurting them and others.
Not complaining, but this afternoon is going by at a glacial pace.
Yesterday went by so fast.
Yesterday went by so fast.
March 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Not complaining, but this afternoon is going by at a glacial pace.
Yesterday went by so fast.
Yesterday went by so fast.
Back in HighSchool, I joked about Canada being our 51st state, but I was like 14. I also was playing a lot of Car Wars then, so I envisioned it would happen as part of like a post-apocalyptic need for us to come together.
All this rhetoric of it being our 51st state is insane.
All this rhetoric of it being our 51st state is insane.
March 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Back in HighSchool, I joked about Canada being our 51st state, but I was like 14. I also was playing a lot of Car Wars then, so I envisioned it would happen as part of like a post-apocalyptic need for us to come together.
All this rhetoric of it being our 51st state is insane.
All this rhetoric of it being our 51st state is insane.
When describing myself I prefer "Generalist", as I am capable of marketing, sales, product management, project management, support, account management, software development, engineering management.
In the Software Development context, I would be Full-Stack.
But I do prefer the DevOps stuff.
In the Software Development context, I would be Full-Stack.
But I do prefer the DevOps stuff.
March 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
When describing myself I prefer "Generalist", as I am capable of marketing, sales, product management, project management, support, account management, software development, engineering management.
In the Software Development context, I would be Full-Stack.
But I do prefer the DevOps stuff.
In the Software Development context, I would be Full-Stack.
But I do prefer the DevOps stuff.
Finally a branch of government standing up for itself.
Of course that appeals process eventually can end up at the Supreme Court and thus far they very likely will side with the President, unless of course the need for self-preservation kicks in.
Now the legislature needs to wake the fsck up.
Of course that appeals process eventually can end up at the Supreme Court and thus far they very likely will side with the President, unless of course the need for self-preservation kicks in.
Now the legislature needs to wake the fsck up.
BREAKING: Chief Justice John Roberts rebukes President Trump's call for a judge to be impeached for ruling against the administration.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Chief justice pushes back against calls to impeach judges who rule against Trump
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a statement following President Donald Trump's call for a judge to be impeached for ruling against the administration.
www.nbcnews.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Finally a branch of government standing up for itself.
Of course that appeals process eventually can end up at the Supreme Court and thus far they very likely will side with the President, unless of course the need for self-preservation kicks in.
Now the legislature needs to wake the fsck up.
Of course that appeals process eventually can end up at the Supreme Court and thus far they very likely will side with the President, unless of course the need for self-preservation kicks in.
Now the legislature needs to wake the fsck up.
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
"... take off like a rocket ship."
I keep hearing a clip of 47 saying that about America.
Well given the last two Starship launches, I am feeling that it's probably an accurate statement.
Like a SpaceX rocket ship, up, up and oops.
I keep hearing a clip of 47 saying that about America.
Well given the last two Starship launches, I am feeling that it's probably an accurate statement.
Like a SpaceX rocket ship, up, up and oops.
March 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"... take off like a rocket ship."
I keep hearing a clip of 47 saying that about America.
Well given the last two Starship launches, I am feeling that it's probably an accurate statement.
Like a SpaceX rocket ship, up, up and oops.
I keep hearing a clip of 47 saying that about America.
Well given the last two Starship launches, I am feeling that it's probably an accurate statement.
Like a SpaceX rocket ship, up, up and oops.
Fun with timezones.
Troubleshooting an errant timezone error with multiple vendors, some of which are direct partners, others are not. But there is a common transactional network in place.
Example:
3/1/2025 - 7:15pm EST - 3/2/2025 00:15am UTC
Shows up downstream as 3/2/2025 (eg UTC)
(continued)
Troubleshooting an errant timezone error with multiple vendors, some of which are direct partners, others are not. But there is a common transactional network in place.
Example:
3/1/2025 - 7:15pm EST - 3/2/2025 00:15am UTC
Shows up downstream as 3/2/2025 (eg UTC)
(continued)
March 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Fun with timezones.
Troubleshooting an errant timezone error with multiple vendors, some of which are direct partners, others are not. But there is a common transactional network in place.
Example:
3/1/2025 - 7:15pm EST - 3/2/2025 00:15am UTC
Shows up downstream as 3/2/2025 (eg UTC)
(continued)
Troubleshooting an errant timezone error with multiple vendors, some of which are direct partners, others are not. But there is a common transactional network in place.
Example:
3/1/2025 - 7:15pm EST - 3/2/2025 00:15am UTC
Shows up downstream as 3/2/2025 (eg UTC)
(continued)
Because of times we are living in, I’ve opted for a bit of an ostrich effect. I’ve been rewatching 30 Rock, and S7 E2, cover how the comedy skits about a candidate made home more likable.
I’ve felt that SNL did a disservice during 2016 with Trump skits. But they were funny.
I’ve felt that SNL did a disservice during 2016 with Trump skits. But they were funny.
March 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Because of times we are living in, I’ve opted for a bit of an ostrich effect. I’ve been rewatching 30 Rock, and S7 E2, cover how the comedy skits about a candidate made home more likable.
I’ve felt that SNL did a disservice during 2016 with Trump skits. But they were funny.
I’ve felt that SNL did a disservice during 2016 with Trump skits. But they were funny.
Someone put out a call for help with a picture of a Blue Screen of Death, clearly says windows.
Someone replied and asked "I work on computers what operating system do you have?"
They likely had meant to ask "what version of windows?"
But my immediate response was "It's clearly windows."
Someone replied and asked "I work on computers what operating system do you have?"
They likely had meant to ask "what version of windows?"
But my immediate response was "It's clearly windows."
March 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Someone put out a call for help with a picture of a Blue Screen of Death, clearly says windows.
Someone replied and asked "I work on computers what operating system do you have?"
They likely had meant to ask "what version of windows?"
But my immediate response was "It's clearly windows."
Someone replied and asked "I work on computers what operating system do you have?"
They likely had meant to ask "what version of windows?"
But my immediate response was "It's clearly windows."
Not that I really care, but has anyone checked on the pillow guy?
February 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Not that I really care, but has anyone checked on the pillow guy?
A client sent me a text for the auth credentials of a network switch. It didn't make sense, so I called them to find out more.
A sub-customer that we've been managing gear for, is moving their gear. So talked with the sub-customer and worked out what they need to do.
The more you know...
A sub-customer that we've been managing gear for, is moving their gear. So talked with the sub-customer and worked out what they need to do.
The more you know...
February 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A client sent me a text for the auth credentials of a network switch. It didn't make sense, so I called them to find out more.
A sub-customer that we've been managing gear for, is moving their gear. So talked with the sub-customer and worked out what they need to do.
The more you know...
A sub-customer that we've been managing gear for, is moving their gear. So talked with the sub-customer and worked out what they need to do.
The more you know...
My son wanted to start a YouTube channel, so we hit the store and got some gear.
OBS Studio is a neat piece of software for creating videos like these.
www.youtube.com/@sircraftykn...
OBS Studio is a neat piece of software for creating videos like these.
www.youtube.com/@sircraftykn...
SirCraftyKnight
Hi, I am SirCraftyKnight and welcome to the Crafty Army.
I am new to making videos so bear with me as I make my way in to building a crafting empire here on YouTube. My dad is my tech guy and produce...
www.youtube.com
February 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
My son wanted to start a YouTube channel, so we hit the store and got some gear.
OBS Studio is a neat piece of software for creating videos like these.
www.youtube.com/@sircraftykn...
OBS Studio is a neat piece of software for creating videos like these.
www.youtube.com/@sircraftykn...
So an Executive Order issued on 1/22 that order Federal Agencies to pause funding, it has directly resulted in a neighbor of mine losing their job. They work for a ISP that is part of an electric company. That company is bringing Fiber to rural areas.
Like SUPER CHEAP fiber in a very MAGA area.
Like SUPER CHEAP fiber in a very MAGA area.
February 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
So an Executive Order issued on 1/22 that order Federal Agencies to pause funding, it has directly resulted in a neighbor of mine losing their job. They work for a ISP that is part of an electric company. That company is bringing Fiber to rural areas.
Like SUPER CHEAP fiber in a very MAGA area.
Like SUPER CHEAP fiber in a very MAGA area.
The idea floated of giving back money to the people from "savings" that the administration "finds", I find it EXTREMELY laughable.
$5k check would mean $3.845T in total savings. So how can they do that (and also do their $4.5T tax cut).
Reminds me of HBO's Rome, distracting the mob.
$5k check would mean $3.845T in total savings. So how can they do that (and also do their $4.5T tax cut).
Reminds me of HBO's Rome, distracting the mob.
February 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The idea floated of giving back money to the people from "savings" that the administration "finds", I find it EXTREMELY laughable.
$5k check would mean $3.845T in total savings. So how can they do that (and also do their $4.5T tax cut).
Reminds me of HBO's Rome, distracting the mob.
$5k check would mean $3.845T in total savings. So how can they do that (and also do their $4.5T tax cut).
Reminds me of HBO's Rome, distracting the mob.
When doing vendor review.
And you run into a problem, be careful how you convey that problem.
Else you run the issue of telling them that their baby is ugly.
They will try to defend their ugly baby, a lot.
And you run into a problem, be careful how you convey that problem.
Else you run the issue of telling them that their baby is ugly.
They will try to defend their ugly baby, a lot.
February 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
When doing vendor review.
And you run into a problem, be careful how you convey that problem.
Else you run the issue of telling them that their baby is ugly.
They will try to defend their ugly baby, a lot.
And you run into a problem, be careful how you convey that problem.
Else you run the issue of telling them that their baby is ugly.
They will try to defend their ugly baby, a lot.
Still no Receipts.
I mean, if you're having an issue producing something real that fits, just make it up. Doesn't normally stop y'all anyway.
I mean, if you're having an issue producing something real that fits, just make it up. Doesn't normally stop y'all anyway.
February 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Still no Receipts.
I mean, if you're having an issue producing something real that fits, just make it up. Doesn't normally stop y'all anyway.
I mean, if you're having an issue producing something real that fits, just make it up. Doesn't normally stop y'all anyway.
The last couple of winters wet cold, but overall mild.
Mother Nature has decided to make up for lost time.
Fsck this winter!
Mother Nature has decided to make up for lost time.
Fsck this winter!
February 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The last couple of winters wet cold, but overall mild.
Mother Nature has decided to make up for lost time.
Fsck this winter!
Mother Nature has decided to make up for lost time.
Fsck this winter!
I finally got the cheque that was "in the mail".
It got to Texas right after I flew out, so it was thrown into an Express package (USPS), where it lingered in Austin for DAYS. Then when they tried to deliver it on Saturday, we were not home.
Yesterday I retrieved, Today I drove to a CU to deposit.
It got to Texas right after I flew out, so it was thrown into an Express package (USPS), where it lingered in Austin for DAYS. Then when they tried to deliver it on Saturday, we were not home.
Yesterday I retrieved, Today I drove to a CU to deposit.
February 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I finally got the cheque that was "in the mail".
It got to Texas right after I flew out, so it was thrown into an Express package (USPS), where it lingered in Austin for DAYS. Then when they tried to deliver it on Saturday, we were not home.
Yesterday I retrieved, Today I drove to a CU to deposit.
It got to Texas right after I flew out, so it was thrown into an Express package (USPS), where it lingered in Austin for DAYS. Then when they tried to deliver it on Saturday, we were not home.
Yesterday I retrieved, Today I drove to a CU to deposit.
I've had a Starlink dish for a bit now. I use it as backup Internet. But that has been rare and given recent events, I am going to just hope Spectrum stays up and running.
Cancelled my service just now.
Cancelled my service just now.
February 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I've had a Starlink dish for a bit now. I use it as backup Internet. But that has been rare and given recent events, I am going to just hope Spectrum stays up and running.
Cancelled my service just now.
Cancelled my service just now.