Klaas langhout
@klaas.org
Highly trained primate. #MicrosoftEmployee. #Seattleite
Had to call 911 for an issue outside in Seattle. Kudo's to the #SPD #SeattlePoliceDepartment and 911 for quickly answering, asking pertinent questions, having 2 cars arrive in less then 2 minutes, and following up with info via text shortly thereafter. Thanks #SeattlePoliceDept
May 14, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Had to call 911 for an issue outside in Seattle. Kudo's to the #SPD #SeattlePoliceDepartment and 911 for quickly answering, asking pertinent questions, having 2 cars arrive in less then 2 minutes, and following up with info via text shortly thereafter. Thanks #SeattlePoliceDept
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Very frustrating to see the government's thoughtful development of good tools that genuinely help people disappear -- this was a great way to show people how government can be trusted and an example I spoke of often in my public econ class
New, from me: The Trump administration is killing Direct File, the free IRS e-filing tool.
Users love it, and it creates incredible value for the public.
It's the clearest sign that DOGE wants a government that serves private and not public interests. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-death-...
Users love it, and it creates incredible value for the public.
It's the clearest sign that DOGE wants a government that serves private and not public interests. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-death-...
The Death of Direct File
Tech for good not welcome in the Trump administration
donmoynihan.substack.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Very frustrating to see the government's thoughtful development of good tools that genuinely help people disappear -- this was a great way to show people how government can be trusted and an example I spoke of often in my public econ class
Consumption taxes (eg tariffs) impact those who consume more as % of income. Lower income, pay more as % of income. High income, opposite. Ergo, tax the poor, benefit the rich. Income or wealth taxes where the rate increases as the income or wealth increases are the opposite. #Tariffs2025
April 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Consumption taxes (eg tariffs) impact those who consume more as % of income. Lower income, pay more as % of income. High income, opposite. Ergo, tax the poor, benefit the rich. Income or wealth taxes where the rate increases as the income or wealth increases are the opposite. #Tariffs2025
@darealagentg.bsky.social welcome to a more discussion / non-controlled social network ;)
March 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
@darealagentg.bsky.social welcome to a more discussion / non-controlled social network ;)
My view is this is positive for Seattle. We need more housing and the amount (less than 1k) doesn't seem like it will impact industrial activities. Curious what others think. mynorthwest.com/local/sodo-h...
Seattle City Council passes controversial SODO housing rezoning proposal
The meeting ended with the Seattle City Council approving controversial housing rezoning changes in SODO Tuesday night.
mynorthwest.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My view is this is positive for Seattle. We need more housing and the amount (less than 1k) doesn't seem like it will impact industrial activities. Curious what others think. mynorthwest.com/local/sodo-h...
Gotta say, for the individual that said US election fraud was such a huge issue, cutting funding to protect our elections is both laughable and, incredibly sad. www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
MSN
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March 12, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Gotta say, for the individual that said US election fraud was such a huge issue, cutting funding to protect our elections is both laughable and, incredibly sad. www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
I saw a post on Grok so decided to give it a shot. Here is one exchange where I was pushing on Grok to give me an opinion on Musk. It didn't want to give me any opinion (assume AI guard rails) but I was able to ask one question if Musk is trying to reduce the influence of the poor, answer follows
March 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I saw a post on Grok so decided to give it a shot. Here is one exchange where I was pushing on Grok to give me an opinion on Musk. It didn't want to give me any opinion (assume AI guard rails) but I was able to ask one question if Musk is trying to reduce the influence of the poor, answer follows
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This Administration is turning its back on science. If you never had the measles or polio, thank science. If you use a smartphone as easily as a computer, thank science. If you want to know if it will be raining tomorrow, thank science. A total disaster is coming.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Universities are facing big cuts to research funding. At Duke, it's a time for 'damage control'
Facing the potential loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding, Duke University is preparing for the worst.
apnews.com
March 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
This Administration is turning its back on science. If you never had the measles or polio, thank science. If you use a smartphone as easily as a computer, thank science. If you want to know if it will be raining tomorrow, thank science. A total disaster is coming.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Um, why did you put a Christmas sweater on me? Like, could u remove it ?
March 6, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Um, why did you put a Christmas sweater on me? Like, could u remove it ?
This is idiotic. The 2nd door has been closed for usage (except for emergency) for more than 5 years. At least one year before the pandemic (when I first shopped there) And, Safeway is fighting rampant theft. The city should expedite rationality. komonews.com/news/local/s...
Seattle Safeway faces city violation for keeping door closed in effort to curb shoplifting
A strategy to stop shoplifters at a local Safeway is under scrutiny by the city of Seattle, which issued a notice of violation due to an entryway that is kept c
komonews.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:52 AM
This is idiotic. The 2nd door has been closed for usage (except for emergency) for more than 5 years. At least one year before the pandemic (when I first shopped there) And, Safeway is fighting rampant theft. The city should expedite rationality. komonews.com/news/local/s...
James Cameron is missing the true issue. What font will be used for the title ? #papyrus. www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
James Cameron will reportedly open Avatar 3 with a title card saying no generative AI was used to make the movie
Avatar: Fire and Ash releases later this year
www.gamesradar.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:44 AM
James Cameron is missing the true issue. What font will be used for the title ? #papyrus. www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
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Damn @sanders.senate.gov. Just when I compliment you, I looked for info on the event. NONE HERE. But multiple posts on X.
WTF.
You obviously don’t care to engage. Just look at the quality of replies you get over there.
WTF.
You obviously don’t care to engage. Just look at the quality of replies you get over there.
February 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Damn @sanders.senate.gov. Just when I compliment you, I looked for info on the event. NONE HERE. But multiple posts on X.
WTF.
You obviously don’t care to engage. Just look at the quality of replies you get over there.
WTF.
You obviously don’t care to engage. Just look at the quality of replies you get over there.
When movie previews have to land the point that, it's "better in the theater" I wonder how long we will have theaters except as a few specialty points. I need to go out to more theaters.
February 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM
When movie previews have to land the point that, it's "better in the theater" I wonder how long we will have theaters except as a few specialty points. I need to go out to more theaters.
Kudos to Apple for discontinuing versus adding a backdoor. www.techradar.com/computing/cy...
"We will never build a backdoor" – Apple kills its iCloud's end-to-end encryption feature in the UK
The Big Tech company was recently hit by a UK encryption backdoor order
www.techradar.com
February 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Kudos to Apple for discontinuing versus adding a backdoor. www.techradar.com/computing/cy...
@philnaranjo.bsky.social, this made me think of you. youtube.com/shorts/9sZ0Z...
I really like this mechanical manta ray. It's really a visual enjoyment to put it at home!
YouTube video by Stodeer
youtube.com
February 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM
@philnaranjo.bsky.social, this made me think of you. youtube.com/shorts/9sZ0Z...
Musk employees NOT passed background checks for sensitive information. Going fast and breaking rules good for start ups, they have to be quick to survive. Government is NOT the place to break things. Stability, Transparency, Service come to mind. Not Chaos. www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
MSN
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February 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Musk employees NOT passed background checks for sensitive information. Going fast and breaking rules good for start ups, they have to be quick to survive. Government is NOT the place to break things. Stability, Transparency, Service come to mind. Not Chaos. www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
Age of employees not relevant. Given write access to code and data when, they are just reviewing - wrong. The fact it was widespread - wrong. Privacy including HIPAA scoped data needs to be handled appropriately. www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
MSN
www.msn.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Age of employees not relevant. Given write access to code and data when, they are just reviewing - wrong. The fact it was widespread - wrong. Privacy including HIPAA scoped data needs to be handled appropriately. www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
What happened to appointing or hiring people who had their own principles, were qualified, and didn't make simple errors. search.app/Y6Dg2mFfLpWG...
4 takeaways after RFK Jr. is grilled by senators during confirmation hearing
The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearing to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
search.app
January 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM
What happened to appointing or hiring people who had their own principles, were qualified, and didn't make simple errors. search.app/Y6Dg2mFfLpWG...
It seems as if Musk is into transactional relationships. I'm not sure if he was annoyed that generally this info was disclosed or, this specific instance. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
MSN
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January 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
It seems as if Musk is into transactional relationships. I'm not sure if he was annoyed that generally this info was disclosed or, this specific instance. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
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Appreciate this candid @pkrugman.bsky.social in the Contrarian on why he left the Times opinion dept. I get it contrarian.substack.com/p/departing-...
Departing the New York Times
I left to stay true to my byline
contrarian.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Appreciate this candid @pkrugman.bsky.social in the Contrarian on why he left the Times opinion dept. I get it contrarian.substack.com/p/departing-...
If trying out deepseek, reminder on where (and what) data is captured. search.app/Ck9DoxqvfrJp...
Warning—DeepSeek Is A Chinese Security Nightmare Come True
Why you need to be very careful with this app.
search.app
January 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If trying out deepseek, reminder on where (and what) data is captured. search.app/Ck9DoxqvfrJp...
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This is perfection. @crampell.bsky.social is soooo smart.
Jennings: This salute trutherism is outrageous.
Rampell: Do it right now on TV! If you think it’s a normal way to greet people, do it right now on TV. Why won’t you?!
Rampell: Do it right now on TV! If you think it’s a normal way to greet people, do it right now on TV. Why won’t you?!
January 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This is perfection. @crampell.bsky.social is soooo smart.
I have family that have dedicated their careers in research that is assisted by national health grants. They don't get paid alot based on the hours they work but do it to help people and the u.s.
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I have family that have dedicated their careers in research that is assisted by national health grants. They don't get paid alot based on the hours they work but do it to help people and the u.s.
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That has been my perspective. TikTok may indeed be a threat to US national security, but it is no more so than X, Facebook, etc, etc. If the US needs to ban TikTok, it should ban all social media for the same reason.
John Oliver did an excellent episode on this, which touches on that exact point:
John Oliver did an excellent episode on this, which touches on that exact point:
TikTok Ban: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
That has been my perspective. TikTok may indeed be a threat to US national security, but it is no more so than X, Facebook, etc, etc. If the US needs to ban TikTok, it should ban all social media for the same reason.
John Oliver did an excellent episode on this, which touches on that exact point:
John Oliver did an excellent episode on this, which touches on that exact point:
Some valid points.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
MSN
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January 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Some valid points.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...