Mathieu Fenniak
@mathieu.fenniak.net
Open Source Software Developer. My hobbies include poorly maintaining too many bicycles, running too far, GM-ing TTRPGs, and, well, more software development obviously.
#yyc #yycbike #cycling #running #linux #nixos #opensource #dnd #ttrpg
#yyc #yycbike #cycling #running #linux #nixos #opensource #dnd #ttrpg
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New ‘Stargate’ TV Series Ordered at Amazon From ‘Blindspot’ Creator Martin Gero variety.com/2025/tv/news...
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New ‘Stargate’ TV Series Ordered at Amazon From ‘Blindspot’ Creator Martin Gero variety.com/2025/tv/news...
I remember learning to program leap year logic: divisible by 4, not divisible by 100, unless divisible by 400. Important knowledge in the year 2000, which hit all the conditions.
In 2025 it feels quite arrogant to think my code is going to be running in another 75 years... or 375 years. 🤔
In 2025 it feels quite arrogant to think my code is going to be running in another 75 years... or 375 years. 🤔
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I remember learning to program leap year logic: divisible by 4, not divisible by 100, unless divisible by 400. Important knowledge in the year 2000, which hit all the conditions.
In 2025 it feels quite arrogant to think my code is going to be running in another 75 years... or 375 years. 🤔
In 2025 it feels quite arrogant to think my code is going to be running in another 75 years... or 375 years. 🤔
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TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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If you're running a Forgejo instance and upgrading to v13 today (or soon), note the post-release recommendation to run the `avatar-strip-exif` command to enhance user privacy.
forgejo.org/2025-10-rele...
forgejo.org/2025-10-rele...
Forgejo v13.0 is available
forgejo.org
October 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
If you're running a Forgejo instance and upgrading to v13 today (or soon), note the post-release recommendation to run the `avatar-strip-exif` command to enhance user privacy.
forgejo.org/2025-10-rele...
forgejo.org/2025-10-rele...
@brettbergie.bsky.social Great responsible bike riding, ringing a bell as you pass a pedestrian on the pathway. 😂 I yelled "hey Brett!" as you passed but you were on a mission!
October 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
@brettbergie.bsky.social Great responsible bike riding, ringing a bell as you pass a pedestrian on the pathway. 😂 I yelled "hey Brett!" as you passed but you were on a mission!
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Grateful to receive the endorsement of two-term Ward 8 Councillor Evan Woolley.
He was a strong voice for Ward 8 and brought positive change to our City.
So if you want a Ward 8 councillor who will speak up for Ward 8 and fight FOR change and not AGAINST everything, vote Nate for 8!
#yyc #yyccc
He was a strong voice for Ward 8 and brought positive change to our City.
So if you want a Ward 8 councillor who will speak up for Ward 8 and fight FOR change and not AGAINST everything, vote Nate for 8!
#yyc #yyccc
October 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Oh yes I will be writing an essay about how the SNW episode “Four and a Half Vulcans” is wildly offensive and normalizing race science that was mainstream and popular in United States in the 1850s
Like Disco called this shit terrorism
What the fuck is this regressive bullshit
Like Disco called this shit terrorism
What the fuck is this regressive bullshit
September 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Oh yes I will be writing an essay about how the SNW episode “Four and a Half Vulcans” is wildly offensive and normalizing race science that was mainstream and popular in United States in the 1850s
Like Disco called this shit terrorism
What the fuck is this regressive bullshit
Like Disco called this shit terrorism
What the fuck is this regressive bullshit
Looking for fall flu and COVID vaccines in Alberta? Today pre-ordering for vaccines starts... myhealth.alberta.ca/Topic/Immuni...
It's not super clear, but apparently you have to pre-order before mid-September in order to book a vaccine appointment later.
It's not super clear, but apparently you have to pre-order before mid-September in order to book a vaccine appointment later.
Book an immunization appointment
myhealth.alberta.ca
August 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Looking for fall flu and COVID vaccines in Alberta? Today pre-ordering for vaccines starts... myhealth.alberta.ca/Topic/Immuni...
It's not super clear, but apparently you have to pre-order before mid-September in order to book a vaccine appointment later.
It's not super clear, but apparently you have to pre-order before mid-September in order to book a vaccine appointment later.
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Normalize a default-deny policy on meetings in the company with reason "I don't wanna"
August 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Normalize a default-deny policy on meetings in the company with reason "I don't wanna"
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An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
www.theguardian.com
August 2, 2025 at 6:50 AM
An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
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Big win for Toronto cyclists: assets.nationbuilder.com/cycletoronto... via @cycletoronto.bsky.social
assets.nationbuilder.com
July 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Big win for Toronto cyclists: assets.nationbuilder.com/cycletoronto... via @cycletoronto.bsky.social
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We ran a randomized controlled trial to see how much AI coding tools speed up experienced open-source developers.
The results surprised us: Developers thought they were 20% faster with AI tools, but they were actually 19% slower when they had access to AI than when they didn't.
The results surprised us: Developers thought they were 20% faster with AI tools, but they were actually 19% slower when they had access to AI than when they didn't.
July 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We ran a randomized controlled trial to see how much AI coding tools speed up experienced open-source developers.
The results surprised us: Developers thought they were 20% faster with AI tools, but they were actually 19% slower when they had access to AI than when they didn't.
The results surprised us: Developers thought they were 20% faster with AI tools, but they were actually 19% slower when they had access to AI than when they didn't.
Looking for devs to participate in user research on managing large software changes, to improve development tools in a non-commercial open source project (Forgejo). Need experience with collaborative multi-person projects + code review. DM me your email if you're willing and able!
July 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Looking for devs to participate in user research on managing large software changes, to improve development tools in a non-commercial open source project (Forgejo). Need experience with collaborative multi-person projects + code review. DM me your email if you're willing and able!
Do you have an Open Source software bug, nitpick, or feature request? I'm looking for some new projects to take on, completely free, if they pique my interest and help out others. Share your requests with me!
July 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Do you have an Open Source software bug, nitpick, or feature request? I'm looking for some new projects to take on, completely free, if they pique my interest and help out others. Share your requests with me!
Tickets are now available for general sale for the Calgary Philharmonic's 2025-2026 season. "Video Games in Concert with Eimear Noone" sounds like a great night. 😄 I've also snatched up two to "SYNTHONY: EDM Meets Orchestra" which will be... interesting...
calgaryphil.com/25-26-season/
#yyc
calgaryphil.com/25-26-season/
#yyc
calgaryphil.com
June 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Tickets are now available for general sale for the Calgary Philharmonic's 2025-2026 season. "Video Games in Concert with Eimear Noone" sounds like a great night. 😄 I've also snatched up two to "SYNTHONY: EDM Meets Orchestra" which will be... interesting...
calgaryphil.com/25-26-season/
#yyc
calgaryphil.com/25-26-season/
#yyc
Tickets are now available for general sale for the Calgary Philharmonic's 2025-2026 season. "Video Games in Concert with Eimear Noone" sounds like a great night. 😄
calgaryphil.com/25-26-season/
#yyc
calgaryphil.com/25-26-season/
#yyc
calgaryphil.com
June 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Tickets are now available for general sale for the Calgary Philharmonic's 2025-2026 season. "Video Games in Concert with Eimear Noone" sounds like a great night. 😄
calgaryphil.com/25-26-season/
#yyc
calgaryphil.com/25-26-season/
#yyc
As Slurpee season has arrived in Calgary, I have to share an important tip: go buy yourself a set of metal straws. They don't deteriorate like the paper ones that are given out now, and with their extreme strength they can be used to stir the Slurpee far earlier than any plastic straw ever could.
May 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
As Slurpee season has arrived in Calgary, I have to share an important tip: go buy yourself a set of metal straws. They don't deteriorate like the paper ones that are given out now, and with their extreme strength they can be used to stir the Slurpee far earlier than any plastic straw ever could.
May 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Has the piffleswipe Pierre Poilievre named one single convicted mass murderer who’s roaming Canadian streets because we haven’t used the notwithstanding clause to overrule the Supreme Court of Canada on the matter of cruel and unusual punishment?
Guess what, folks: they don’t get out.
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Guess what, folks: they don’t get out.
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April 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Has the piffleswipe Pierre Poilievre named one single convicted mass murderer who’s roaming Canadian streets because we haven’t used the notwithstanding clause to overrule the Supreme Court of Canada on the matter of cruel and unusual punishment?
Guess what, folks: they don’t get out.
🍁🙄🍁
Guess what, folks: they don’t get out.
🍁🙄🍁
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Fellow Canadians, hear & believe what the Conservatives say:
"A Conservative government would put an end to the imposition of woke ideology in the federal civil service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research"
This is NOT Canada.
www.montrealgazette.com/news/canada/...
"A Conservative government would put an end to the imposition of woke ideology in the federal civil service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research"
This is NOT Canada.
www.montrealgazette.com/news/canada/...
‘Woke ideology’: Quebec professors denounce Poilievre’s pledge to end certain university research funding
Campaign promise is an “intrusion on university autonomy and academic freedom.”
www.montrealgazette.com
April 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Fellow Canadians, hear & believe what the Conservatives say:
"A Conservative government would put an end to the imposition of woke ideology in the federal civil service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research"
This is NOT Canada.
www.montrealgazette.com/news/canada/...
"A Conservative government would put an end to the imposition of woke ideology in the federal civil service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research"
This is NOT Canada.
www.montrealgazette.com/news/canada/...
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So much crap but remember that bikes are still pure goodness. Even with snow and sub-zero temps… IN APRIL!
#biketowork #yyc
#biketowork #yyc
April 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
So much crap but remember that bikes are still pure goodness. Even with snow and sub-zero temps… IN APRIL!
#biketowork #yyc
#biketowork #yyc
Andrew Chang from CBC's About That has a great breakdown on the insane methodology used to calculate the new US tariffs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWhv...
They're even stupider than you might think.
I guess I should issue a 99% reciprocal tariff on my grocery store. Watch out, Calgary Co-op.
They're even stupider than you might think.
I guess I should issue a 99% reciprocal tariff on my grocery store. Watch out, Calgary Co-op.
The bizarre way Trump’s team calculated reciprocal tariffs | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
www.youtube.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Andrew Chang from CBC's About That has a great breakdown on the insane methodology used to calculate the new US tariffs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWhv...
They're even stupider than you might think.
I guess I should issue a 99% reciprocal tariff on my grocery store. Watch out, Calgary Co-op.
They're even stupider than you might think.
I guess I should issue a 99% reciprocal tariff on my grocery store. Watch out, Calgary Co-op.
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For anyone who isn't aware: if you Google something, and you get an "AI Overview" in your response, ignore it and do not trust any information in it. Here's an example of a relatively simple statistic being either 42% or 106% depending on the query. 👎
March 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
For anyone who isn't aware: if you Google something, and you get an "AI Overview" in your response, ignore it and do not trust any information in it. Here's an example of a relatively simple statistic being either 42% or 106% depending on the query. 👎
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Head ups Calgary! Memorial Drive will be down to 1 lane in each direction for 7 months! Affected area is 10 St through to 3 St NW.
Bow River Pathway from Peace Bridge to Prince's Island Pedestrian Bridge will also be closed!
#yyc #Calgary #yycbike
Source:
www.calgary.ca/planning/wat...
Bow River Pathway from Peace Bridge to Prince's Island Pedestrian Bridge will also be closed!
#yyc #Calgary #yycbike
Source:
www.calgary.ca/planning/wat...
March 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Head ups Calgary! Memorial Drive will be down to 1 lane in each direction for 7 months! Affected area is 10 St through to 3 St NW.
Bow River Pathway from Peace Bridge to Prince's Island Pedestrian Bridge will also be closed!
#yyc #Calgary #yycbike
Source:
www.calgary.ca/planning/wat...
Bow River Pathway from Peace Bridge to Prince's Island Pedestrian Bridge will also be closed!
#yyc #Calgary #yycbike
Source:
www.calgary.ca/planning/wat...