Kevin Harder
@kevinharder.com
Software Engineer | Dad | Husband | Life-long learner | Pumpkin Aficionado | Austin | https://kevinharder.com
Currently a principal engineer at eBay | TCG Player
Currently a principal engineer at eBay | TCG Player
Incredibly proud of my daughter Jillian, a freshmen Astronomy major at NAU, who will be an intern for a NASA Space Grant research program! She'll help explore 3 new telescope designs to improve planetary imaging across multiple wavelengths for future orbital missions. in.nau.edu/nasa-spacegr...
Project 5 - NAU NASA Space Grant
This project concerns the exploration and evaluation of three families of optical geometries of telescopes for multispectral and hyperspectral imaging for planetary orbital instrumentation.
in.nau.edu
April 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Incredibly proud of my daughter Jillian, a freshmen Astronomy major at NAU, who will be an intern for a NASA Space Grant research program! She'll help explore 3 new telescope designs to improve planetary imaging across multiple wavelengths for future orbital missions. in.nau.edu/nasa-spacegr...
I really wish Mark Kelly - a true patriot, a combat veteran who believes in defending freedom, and an astronaut who understands the importance of scientific research - had run against Trump in the 2024 election.
Defending freedom is a basic tenet of what makes America great and keeps us safe. If Elon doesn't understand that, maybe he should leave it to those of us who do.
Musk calls Sen. Kelly a 'traitor' over trip to Ukraine, Kelly hits back
Elon Musk called Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly a "traitor" in a post on X after Kelly posted that he had visited Ukraine over the weekend.
abcnews.go.com
March 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I really wish Mark Kelly - a true patriot, a combat veteran who believes in defending freedom, and an astronaut who understands the importance of scientific research - had run against Trump in the 2024 election.
Reposted by Kevin Harder
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
"If Roosevelt had told Churchill to sue for peace on any terms with Adolf Hitler and to fork over Britain’s coal reserves to the United States in exchange for no American security guarantees, it might have approximated what Trump did to Zelensky"
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
Opinion | A Day of American Infamy (Gift Article)
A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter.
www.nytimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:03 AM
"If Roosevelt had told Churchill to sue for peace on any terms with Adolf Hitler and to fork over Britain’s coal reserves to the United States in exchange for no American security guarantees, it might have approximated what Trump did to Zelensky"
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...
I stand with Ukraine. and the truth that Russia is an invader and Putin is a dictator. I am deeply ashamed by the disgusting and obscene behavior of Trump and Vance. Americans support Ukraine, freedom, and the fight against tyranny.
March 1, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I stand with Ukraine. and the truth that Russia is an invader and Putin is a dictator. I am deeply ashamed by the disgusting and obscene behavior of Trump and Vance. Americans support Ukraine, freedom, and the fight against tyranny.
Reposted by Kevin Harder
To go along with our piece today, we published an extensive list of folks associated with DOGE. It builds off and adds to the strong work that Wired, WaPo, ProPublica and other pubs have been doing.
The public has a right to know who is dismantling the government.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The public has a right to know who is dismantling the government.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Who Is in DOGE? Tracking Its Staffers and Allies in the Federal Government
The Times identified 49 people within the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, a group formed by Elon Musk that in a short few weeks has radically upended federal agencies.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
To go along with our piece today, we published an extensive list of folks associated with DOGE. It builds off and adds to the strong work that Wired, WaPo, ProPublica and other pubs have been doing.
The public has a right to know who is dismantling the government.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The public has a right to know who is dismantling the government.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
We're hiring for a few different engineering roles at TCGplayer.com (an eBay company). Great culture, and all jobs are fully remote. If we've worked together or I know you, and you'd like a referral to any of them, please let me know!
ebay.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCGPla...
ebay.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCGPla...
At TCGplayer, we’ve created an environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work while building tools and creating content that is making a difference and innovating the future of games. All we need is you. Your move!
ebay.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We're hiring for a few different engineering roles at TCGplayer.com (an eBay company). Great culture, and all jobs are fully remote. If we've worked together or I know you, and you'd like a referral to any of them, please let me know!
ebay.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCGPla...
ebay.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCGPla...
Happy Winter Solstice!
December 22, 2024 at 4:20 AM
Happy Winter Solstice!
December 7, 2024 at 5:38 PM
One of the many cool things about Bluesky being open source is that the community can build awesome things like this X/Twitter to Bluesky migration tool: github.com/marcomaroni-...
I found it via @clemens.vasters.com who contributed several PR's.
I found it via @clemens.vasters.com who contributed several PR's.
GitHub - marcomaroni-github/twitter-to-bluesky: Import all tweets exported from X/Twitter to a Bluesky account.
Import all tweets exported from X/Twitter to a Bluesky account. - marcomaroni-github/twitter-to-bluesky
github.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:20 AM
One of the many cool things about Bluesky being open source is that the community can build awesome things like this X/Twitter to Bluesky migration tool: github.com/marcomaroni-...
I found it via @clemens.vasters.com who contributed several PR's.
I found it via @clemens.vasters.com who contributed several PR's.
Hi BlueSky friends! I created this account on here a couple of years ago, but never really did anything with it. I was trying out Mastodon & the fediverse, but going to give BlueSky & the AT Protocol a go now.
November 15, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Hi BlueSky friends! I created this account on here a couple of years ago, but never really did anything with it. I was trying out Mastodon & the fediverse, but going to give BlueSky & the AT Protocol a go now.
"It is customary for a losing presidential candidate to concede almost immediately after the race is called... With her concession today, Vice President Kamala Harris has followed this tradition." - https://t.co/ikeAU1lyVd https://t.co/j5m2SOncVQ
November 15, 2024 at 6:08 AM
"It is customary for a losing presidential candidate to concede almost immediately after the race is called... With her concession today, Vice President Kamala Harris has followed this tradition." - https://t.co/ikeAU1lyVd https://t.co/j5m2SOncVQ
Ooh, it comes pre-food-scented instead of having to do it yourself! #XboxTMNTMoviesweepstakes https://twitter.com/XboxGamePass/status/1683492348234199041
November 15, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Ooh, it comes pre-food-scented instead of having to do it yourself! #XboxTMNTMoviesweepstakes https://twitter.com/XboxGamePass/status/1683492348234199041
Good news everyone! The best show ever is back, again!
https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/futurama-revival-premiere-date-trailer-1234865031/
https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/futurama-revival-premiere-date-trailer-1234865031/
‘Futurama’ Is Back (Again): Revival Sets Premiere Date and Shares a Teaser — Watch
www.indiewire.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Good news everyone! The best show ever is back, again!
https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/futurama-revival-premiere-date-trailer-1234865031/
https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/futurama-revival-premiere-date-trailer-1234865031/
Great article from @KUTnathan uncovering the truth about why Austin's Zilker Park train is still not running. Like every other Austinite, I'm flummoxed on why it's taken 4+ years, and sad it doesn't look close to being fixed. https://twitter.com/KUTnathan/status/1618000683051122689
November 15, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Great article from @KUTnathan uncovering the truth about why Austin's Zilker Park train is still not running. Like every other Austinite, I'm flummoxed on why it's taken 4+ years, and sad it doesn't look close to being fixed. https://twitter.com/KUTnathan/status/1618000683051122689
Have a blessed Yule with the turning of wheel of time which may bring love, happiness and joy in your life. Best wishes on #WinterSolstice today (or Summer Solstice for you southern hemispherians). I’m looking forward to the sunnier days ahead.
https://wapo.st/3BRJxa6
https://wapo.st/3BRJxa6
A guide to the winter solstice, shortest day and longest night of the year
The winter solstice arrives Wednesday at 4:48 p.m. Eastern.
wapo.st
November 15, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Have a blessed Yule with the turning of wheel of time which may bring love, happiness and joy in your life. Best wishes on #WinterSolstice today (or Summer Solstice for you southern hemispherians). I’m looking forward to the sunnier days ahead.
https://wapo.st/3BRJxa6
https://wapo.st/3BRJxa6
Tell your Amazon delivery driver thank you via Alexa to give them $5. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/alexa-thank-my-driver-feature
'Alexa, thank my driver:' Here’s the simple way Amazon customers can show delivery drivers appreciation
You can say “Alexa, thank my driver,” and the driver of your most recent delivery will be notified of your gratitude.
www.aboutamazon.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Tell your Amazon delivery driver thank you via Alexa to give them $5. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/alexa-thank-my-driver-feature
I decided to build a new Mastodon instance for the Austin community, after getting some practice self-hosting with this account. If you live / work / or are from Central Texas, feel free to create an account at
https://AustinTexas.social/about
https://AustinTexas.social/about
November 15, 2024 at 6:07 AM
I decided to build a new Mastodon instance for the Austin community, after getting some practice self-hosting with this account. If you live / work / or are from Central Texas, feel free to create an account at
https://AustinTexas.social/about
https://AustinTexas.social/about
I've been interested in exploring self-hosted federated social networks for a while, and this sad Twitter debacle gave me motivation to dig in and set up my own server. If you're on Mastodon please follow me at https://harder.social/@kevin 👋
November 15, 2024 at 6:07 AM
I've been interested in exploring self-hosted federated social networks for a while, and this sad Twitter debacle gave me motivation to dig in and set up my own server. If you're on Mastodon please follow me at https://harder.social/@kevin 👋
If you’re like me and grew up watching the @Snoopy specials on TV, you may also have an odd fondness for Arbor Day due to the “It's Arbor Day Charlie Brown” special. I just learned that Arbor Day actually occurs on different dates depending on your state! https://harder.me/3E7kKAm
November 15, 2024 at 6:07 AM
If you’re like me and grew up watching the @Snoopy specials on TV, you may also have an odd fondness for Arbor Day due to the “It's Arbor Day Charlie Brown” special. I just learned that Arbor Day actually occurs on different dates depending on your state! https://harder.me/3E7kKAm
12 years ago today the awesome Windows Phone launched. Like the Zune, it had an iconic UI that was tragically short lived. I especially miss the Lumia devices.
https://www.windowsCentral.com/phones/windows-phone/12-years-ago-today-microsoft-launched-windows-phone-7-and-won-a-cult-following
https://www.windowsCentral.com/phones/windows-phone/12-years-ago-today-microsoft-launched-windows-phone-7-and-won-a-cult-following
12 years ago, Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 and won a cult following
With its flat typography UI and unique hardware, Microsoft’s reboot of its mobile OS was both a success and a failure.
www.windowsCentral.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:07 AM
12 years ago today the awesome Windows Phone launched. Like the Zune, it had an iconic UI that was tragically short lived. I especially miss the Lumia devices.
https://www.windowsCentral.com/phones/windows-phone/12-years-ago-today-microsoft-launched-windows-phone-7-and-won-a-cult-following
https://www.windowsCentral.com/phones/windows-phone/12-years-ago-today-microsoft-launched-windows-phone-7-and-won-a-cult-following
12 years ago today the awesome Windows Phone launched. Like the Zune, it had an iconic UI that was tragically short lived. I especially miss the Lumia devices.
https://t.co/MVQuMVmmf3 https://t.co/zBQZw6YfQE
https://t.co/MVQuMVmmf3 https://t.co/zBQZw6YfQE
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Explore Microsoft products and services and support for your home or business. Shop Microsoft 365, Copilot, Teams, Xbox, Windows, Azure, Surface and more.
www.windows
November 15, 2024 at 6:06 AM
12 years ago today the awesome Windows Phone launched. Like the Zune, it had an iconic UI that was tragically short lived. I especially miss the Lumia devices.
https://t.co/MVQuMVmmf3 https://t.co/zBQZw6YfQE
https://t.co/MVQuMVmmf3 https://t.co/zBQZw6YfQE
Washington Post: Amend the Constitution to bar senators from the presidency. While there have been good presidents in both parties who were former senators, the Senate has turned into a grandstanding theater and this would do a lot towards fixing that! https://wapo.st/38srpaN
Opinion | Amend the Constitution to bar senators from the presidency
The Senate has become a theater of performative behaviors by senators decreasingly interested in legislating, and preoccupied with using social media for self-promotion.
wapo.st
November 15, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Washington Post: Amend the Constitution to bar senators from the presidency. While there have been good presidents in both parties who were former senators, the Senate has turned into a grandstanding theater and this would do a lot towards fixing that! https://wapo.st/38srpaN
Russia and Putin are becoming the new North Korea and Kim Jong-un. A state where a mad tyrant controls all power and wealth, no one except China will trade with them, and given attention only due to its army and willingness to use it to kill innocent people.
November 15, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Russia and Putin are becoming the new North Korea and Kim Jong-un. A state where a mad tyrant controls all power and wealth, no one except China will trade with them, and given attention only due to its army and willingness to use it to kill innocent people.