Kevin van Haaren
@kevin.crime.group
It’s OK, I know all those people fired because employers believing AI hype will step right up for construction jobs.
December 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
It’s OK, I know all those people fired because employers believing AI hype will step right up for construction jobs.
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“Then they shouldn’t have voted for this!”
Bitch, Asheville is a blue college town and the county has gone blue for decades. I am so sick of this “if I pretend disasters only happen to red areas, it means I’m safe because I’m properly on the left!” No. You’re not safe. That’s why we save everybody.
Bitch, Asheville is a blue college town and the county has gone blue for decades. I am so sick of this “if I pretend disasters only happen to red areas, it means I’m safe because I’m properly on the left!” No. You’re not safe. That’s why we save everybody.
Hundreds of residents signed up for FEMA buyouts after Hurricane Helene. Not one has been approved.
Hundreds of residents signed up for FEMA buyouts after Helene. Not one has been approved.
More than a year after applying for a federal buyout, many North Carolina homeowners have heard almost nothing definitive.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“Then they shouldn’t have voted for this!”
Bitch, Asheville is a blue college town and the county has gone blue for decades. I am so sick of this “if I pretend disasters only happen to red areas, it means I’m safe because I’m properly on the left!” No. You’re not safe. That’s why we save everybody.
Bitch, Asheville is a blue college town and the county has gone blue for decades. I am so sick of this “if I pretend disasters only happen to red areas, it means I’m safe because I’m properly on the left!” No. You’re not safe. That’s why we save everybody.
Twice in my college Pascal class I showed up to find out when the test was. It was that day. Because I’d been programming since I was a sophomore in high school (just not in Pascal) I aced them both.
I ACTUALLY DID THIS IN REAL LIFE I forgot the time and date of my statistics final in college, probably because I never went to class, a friend in the dorm told me the final started an hour ago, I arrived late and utterly failed the final and the class as a whole, it was actually kind of magnificent
This is another version of the dream where you're back at college and you somehow keep forgetting to go to that one class and suddenly it's the final and you're screwed.
December 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Twice in my college Pascal class I showed up to find out when the test was. It was that day. Because I’d been programming since I was a sophomore in high school (just not in Pascal) I aced them both.
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God: I can't help noticing Jesus has Joseph's nose
Mary: [laughs nervously] What a strange coincidence
Mary: [laughs nervously] What a strange coincidence
December 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
God: I can't help noticing Jesus has Joseph's nose
Mary: [laughs nervously] What a strange coincidence
Mary: [laughs nervously] What a strange coincidence
In 1994 a bug in Intel chips was discovered that caused ~1 in 9 billion floating point calculations to have small errors. Because of user outcry they spent $475 million ($1 billion in today $) replacing chips.
We don’t have to accept crap.
We don’t have to accept crap.
Can't wait for the loosened up, non-perfect, but quickly shipped AI-enhanced updates to hit my banking and insurance services next year.
Im sure there will be no issues there at all.
Im sure there will be no issues there at all.
December 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
In 1994 a bug in Intel chips was discovered that caused ~1 in 9 billion floating point calculations to have small errors. Because of user outcry they spent $475 million ($1 billion in today $) replacing chips.
We don’t have to accept crap.
We don’t have to accept crap.
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Research hailing the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine keeps coming. There's more evidence that the vaccine lowers risk of preterm birth, hospital stays and death.
www.sciencenews.org/article/bene...
www.sciencenews.org/article/bene...
Research hailing the benefits of the COVID-19 shot keeps coming
There was more good health news about the COVID-19 vaccine for infants, kids and adults in December. There’s still time to get the shot this winter.
www.sciencenews.org
December 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Research hailing the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine keeps coming. There's more evidence that the vaccine lowers risk of preterm birth, hospital stays and death.
www.sciencenews.org/article/bene...
www.sciencenews.org/article/bene...
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Zuzu, from Its a wonderful life had a life that would put George Bailey's crises to shame. It's nice that she is happy to promote the message of the movie, and sad that her son didn't get to see it.
Karolyn Grimes, Zuzu in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ Looks Back on a Life That Wasn’t Always Wonderful
The 84-year-old, who was six when she played Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed's daughter, was orphaned at 15 and later lost a son to suicide, didn't even see the Christmas classic until she was 40.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Zuzu, from Its a wonderful life had a life that would put George Bailey's crises to shame. It's nice that she is happy to promote the message of the movie, and sad that her son didn't get to see it.
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At #Ebooks Direct for the holiday season: OWL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. Warning: contains New York City, COVID, #Christmas tree theft, gay wizards (officially Out at last...),other wizards who're not *quite* so Young any more, and a very small but abruptly powerful avian. ebooks.direct/products/owl...
December 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
At #Ebooks Direct for the holiday season: OWL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. Warning: contains New York City, COVID, #Christmas tree theft, gay wizards (officially Out at last...),other wizards who're not *quite* so Young any more, and a very small but abruptly powerful avian. ebooks.direct/products/owl...
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ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Ugh, why would you do this? Hurricane glass exists and doesn’t put ugly ass bars in an iconic building.
www.npr.org/2025/12/26/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/26/n...
Louvre installs bars over gallery windows in latest security measure post-heist
France's Louvre museum has installed large metal bars over the windows of the gallery thieves broke into in October.
www.npr.org
December 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Ugh, why would you do this? Hurricane glass exists and doesn’t put ugly ass bars in an iconic building.
www.npr.org/2025/12/26/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/26/n...
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it’s the most wonderful time of the year defector.com/what-did-we-...
What Did We Get Stuck In Our Rectums Last Year? | Defector
This is the time of year to be grateful for not having things stuck in our asses, and to think of those less fortunate than us. So spare a thought for those Americans who misjudged the capacity of the...
defector.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
it’s the most wonderful time of the year defector.com/what-did-we-...
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remember to watch some version of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians to celebrate the holiday.
It's public domain so you can just watch it on wikipedia if you want, but I recommend the MST3K version or one of the other riffed versions:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_C...
It's public domain so you can just watch it on wikipedia if you want, but I recommend the MST3K version or one of the other riffed versions:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_C...
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
remember to watch some version of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians to celebrate the holiday.
It's public domain so you can just watch it on wikipedia if you want, but I recommend the MST3K version or one of the other riffed versions:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_C...
It's public domain so you can just watch it on wikipedia if you want, but I recommend the MST3K version or one of the other riffed versions:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_C...
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The government failed at actually redacting the Epstein files because DOGE cancelled the feds adobe acrobat premium subscription is the funniest shit.
December 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The government failed at actually redacting the Epstein files because DOGE cancelled the feds adobe acrobat premium subscription is the funniest shit.
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i think that hares on the mountain song is off all streaming services, which is a shame - a beautiful version of that carol/hymn from a little band in denton, tx
Hares on the Mountain - "Cherry Tree"
YouTube video by George Neal
www.youtube.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
i think that hares on the mountain song is off all streaming services, which is a shame - a beautiful version of that carol/hymn from a little band in denton, tx
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Here’s an Apple Music version:
music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
There were 6 songs it couldn’t identify:
music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
There were 6 songs it couldn’t identify:
December 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Here’s an Apple Music version:
music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
There were 6 songs it couldn’t identify:
music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
There were 6 songs it couldn’t identify:
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goddamn preview never doing the right thing
xmas playlist! yes i know spotify sucks!
xmas playlist! yes i know spotify sucks!
December 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
goddamn preview never doing the right thing
xmas playlist! yes i know spotify sucks!
xmas playlist! yes i know spotify sucks!
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I'm going to say this with as much crass disregard as I can, but you need to get over Mark Cuban it's fucking weird. When's the last time you thought about your grandmother or looked at the sky at night. Jesus.
December 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I'm going to say this with as much crass disregard as I can, but you need to get over Mark Cuban it's fucking weird. When's the last time you thought about your grandmother or looked at the sky at night. Jesus.
Well this is a cool app. You can use it to convert playlist to Apple Music. I use it for Spotify playlists people post on the web, I don’t have a Spotify account but it works great With those.
One time unlock $3.99. No data tracking.
apps.apple.com/us/app/playl...
One time unlock $3.99. No data tracking.
apps.apple.com/us/app/playl...
Playlisty for Apple Music App - App Store
Download Playlisty for Apple Music by Obdura on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Playlisty for Apple Music.
apps.apple.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Well this is a cool app. You can use it to convert playlist to Apple Music. I use it for Spotify playlists people post on the web, I don’t have a Spotify account but it works great With those.
One time unlock $3.99. No data tracking.
apps.apple.com/us/app/playl...
One time unlock $3.99. No data tracking.
apps.apple.com/us/app/playl...
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The original Mavis Beacon was, curiously, also a very good typing tutor.
December 25, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The original Mavis Beacon was, curiously, also a very good typing tutor.
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I don’t know who may need to hear this, but:
Not every story needs to adhere to The Hero’s Journey template, which is not, in fact, universal, and the quality/value of a story shouldn’t be judged by how successfully it follows that template.
There’s no cheat code. Sorry!
Not every story needs to adhere to The Hero’s Journey template, which is not, in fact, universal, and the quality/value of a story shouldn’t be judged by how successfully it follows that template.
There’s no cheat code. Sorry!
December 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I don’t know who may need to hear this, but:
Not every story needs to adhere to The Hero’s Journey template, which is not, in fact, universal, and the quality/value of a story shouldn’t be judged by how successfully it follows that template.
There’s no cheat code. Sorry!
Not every story needs to adhere to The Hero’s Journey template, which is not, in fact, universal, and the quality/value of a story shouldn’t be judged by how successfully it follows that template.
There’s no cheat code. Sorry!
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Here's a little Christmas Eve giveaway deal for the season
I went through my collection and grabbed all the digital code sheets I could find and am gonna give em away here.
No promises on if they work, most/all are past their date but lots work well beyond it so 🤷♀️
First: LotR trilogy, missing a Q
I went through my collection and grabbed all the digital code sheets I could find and am gonna give em away here.
No promises on if they work, most/all are past their date but lots work well beyond it so 🤷♀️
First: LotR trilogy, missing a Q
December 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Here's a little Christmas Eve giveaway deal for the season
I went through my collection and grabbed all the digital code sheets I could find and am gonna give em away here.
No promises on if they work, most/all are past their date but lots work well beyond it so 🤷♀️
First: LotR trilogy, missing a Q
I went through my collection and grabbed all the digital code sheets I could find and am gonna give em away here.
No promises on if they work, most/all are past their date but lots work well beyond it so 🤷♀️
First: LotR trilogy, missing a Q
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NORAD Santa tracker is Woke
December 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
NORAD Santa tracker is Woke
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Some ad on YouTube just read "1g Fiber" as "1 gig fiber" so I assume that was AI reading that.
December 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Some ad on YouTube just read "1g Fiber" as "1 gig fiber" so I assume that was AI reading that.
The trains must run on time
“Like Prime, but with human beings.”
December 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The trains must run on time