Kevin McCarthy
@ogremkv.bsky.social
Lover of science (hate doing it, but love learning about it and explaining it to others). Would be writer. Builder of things (mostly plastic models and LEGO). Felid fanatic. Empathic, kind person who is constantly disappointed by willful ignorance and lies
Dear companies, If I call you because I'm having trouble with your website, it only pisses me off if you say "Go to the website".
December 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Dear companies, If I call you because I'm having trouble with your website, it only pisses me off if you say "Go to the website".
In case anyone is curious, Louisiana STATE law prevents the governor of Louisiana from having a federal appointment.
§63. Prohibitions
A.(1)
www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.as...
§63. Prohibitions
A.(1)
www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.as...
Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature
www.legis.la.gov
December 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
In case anyone is curious, Louisiana STATE law prevents the governor of Louisiana from having a federal appointment.
§63. Prohibitions
A.(1)
www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.as...
§63. Prohibitions
A.(1)
www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.as...
LLMs to office workers is exactly like robots were/are to factory workers.
They can do some jobs effectively enough to make it worthwhile to use them. But they cannot innovate, they cannot understand, they cannot stop the line if something breaks.
They can do some jobs effectively enough to make it worthwhile to use them. But they cannot innovate, they cannot understand, they cannot stop the line if something breaks.
December 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
LLMs to office workers is exactly like robots were/are to factory workers.
They can do some jobs effectively enough to make it worthwhile to use them. But they cannot innovate, they cannot understand, they cannot stop the line if something breaks.
They can do some jobs effectively enough to make it worthwhile to use them. But they cannot innovate, they cannot understand, they cannot stop the line if something breaks.
My son got on the Dean's List for #IowaState his first ever semester. An "A" in calculus and chemistry.
Super proud dad.
Super proud dad.
December 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
My son got on the Dean's List for #IowaState his first ever semester. An "A" in calculus and chemistry.
Super proud dad.
Super proud dad.
#Nature #Climate #Science We need more articles like this. Wins for the planet and the species that exist on it.
Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025
Here are the year's breakthroughs for the climate and nature you might have missed.
www.bbc.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So, the US is just going to steal oil now? WTF?
December 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
So, the US is just going to steal oil now? WTF?
It's amazing. He's able to find out information about his family going back 800-900 years. I can't even find out what unit my grandfather was in during World War II.
The Long Lost Prince: Greg Davies Traces His Lineage to Welsh Royalty | Who Do You Think You Are
YouTube video by Who Do You Think You Are?
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
It's amazing. He's able to find out information about his family going back 800-900 years. I can't even find out what unit my grandfather was in during World War II.
Reason #3265 that we don't trust law enforcement and justice in the US. The driver had eighty (80) (eight zero) WARRANTS. Apparently, none of that was sufficient to put her in jail or keep her there.
Grammy-nominated musician struck and killed by driver with over 100 arrests in Rhode Island, police say
Roderick Macleod, 70, was walking his dogs when he was allegedly struck by a driver with dozens of prior arrests.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Reason #3265 that we don't trust law enforcement and justice in the US. The driver had eighty (80) (eight zero) WARRANTS. Apparently, none of that was sufficient to put her in jail or keep her there.
Trump has made "terrorist" and "terrorism" meaningless.
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Trump has made "terrorist" and "terrorism" meaningless.
#Cat #Physics @philplait.bsky.social @seanmcarroll.bsky.social
Now, today class, we will discuss the relativistic version of the logarithmic Schrödinger equation and the possible applications in quantum gravity.
Now, today class, we will discuss the relativistic version of the logarithmic Schrödinger equation and the possible applications in quantum gravity.
December 4, 2025 at 3:18 AM
#Cat #Physics @philplait.bsky.social @seanmcarroll.bsky.social
Now, today class, we will discuss the relativistic version of the logarithmic Schrödinger equation and the possible applications in quantum gravity.
Now, today class, we will discuss the relativistic version of the logarithmic Schrödinger equation and the possible applications in quantum gravity.
Raccoons are not becoming domesticated #animals #raccoons
YouTube video by Lochnessofficial
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November 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Since @logitechgaming.bsky.social won't sell replacement keycaps. It's a good thing I saved my old broken G815. Took 2 seconds to fix a broken arrow key.
We need to discuss #Logitech 's claims of sustainability. Expecting one to replace a $200 keyboard because a couple of keycaps gave out...
We need to discuss #Logitech 's claims of sustainability. Expecting one to replace a $200 keyboard because a couple of keycaps gave out...
November 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Since @logitechgaming.bsky.social won't sell replacement keycaps. It's a good thing I saved my old broken G815. Took 2 seconds to fix a broken arrow key.
We need to discuss #Logitech 's claims of sustainability. Expecting one to replace a $200 keyboard because a couple of keycaps gave out...
We need to discuss #Logitech 's claims of sustainability. Expecting one to replace a $200 keyboard because a couple of keycaps gave out...
You know what? This is true.
November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
You know what? This is true.
Is my box.
You young thing, it's been my box for 5 years.
You young thing, it's been my box for 5 years.
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Is my box.
You young thing, it's been my box for 5 years.
You young thing, it's been my box for 5 years.
I don't know how we can ever trust our government until they admit to and dismantle every one of these types of surveillance programs.
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
apnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I don't know how we can ever trust our government until they admit to and dismantle every one of these types of surveillance programs.
#Stargate A new series... NOT a reboot.
I'm not thrilled it's on Amazon Prime, but this is still exciting.
I'm not thrilled it's on Amazon Prime, but this is still exciting.
Stargate Announcement | Prime Video
YouTube video by Prime Video
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
#Stargate A new series... NOT a reboot.
I'm not thrilled it's on Amazon Prime, but this is still exciting.
I'm not thrilled it's on Amazon Prime, but this is still exciting.
It really shows what MTGs thoughts about her role are. Now that something happened she doesn't like, she's saying that all the efforts she's supported the last 4 years are wrong.
November 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
It really shows what MTGs thoughts about her role are. Now that something happened she doesn't like, she's saying that all the efforts she's supported the last 4 years are wrong.
Why is everyone on the planet so deferential to the orange turd?
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Why is everyone on the planet so deferential to the orange turd?
Currently reviewing the entire #I-dle catalog. I didn't really like the hip-hop G-idle days. But as I-dle, they have a lot more pop type sounds.
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Currently reviewing the entire #I-dle catalog. I didn't really like the hip-hop G-idle days. But as I-dle, they have a lot more pop type sounds.
I can't imagine that Schumer did well... but I wonder if it was an attempt to force the House back into session, getting the new congressperson installed and immediately voting for the Epstein release.
I have no confidence that Johnson will follow the House rules though.
I have no confidence that Johnson will follow the House rules though.
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I can't imagine that Schumer did well... but I wonder if it was an attempt to force the House back into session, getting the new congressperson installed and immediately voting for the Epstein release.
I have no confidence that Johnson will follow the House rules though.
I have no confidence that Johnson will follow the House rules though.