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Semi serious question: did COVID kill haggling? I ran a yard sale today and like one person out of maybe 60 tried to haggle with me.

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Ozzie D, NP-hard :bikepump: :vegan: @ozdreaming.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy · 8h

This mural on Harvey Street @ 2400 Mass Ave is nearly finished! Much gratitude to Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for sponsoring this community art project, Liz and Ainsley for the design and execution, and everyone who came out with brushes in hand to […] [Original post on infosec.exchange]

Photo of a mural on the side of a concrete building, reading "Welcome to North Cambridge". The design includes brightly-colored silhouettes of buildings, flowers, bunnies, a soft-serve ice-cream cone, pedestrians walking a dog and pushing a pram, a road featuring both a cyclist and a bus, and a red-line car approaching a "T" symbol. Participants are touching up the paint of several design elements.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 7h

Is there a Fedi equivalent to Facebook Marketplace yet? Do people do that kind of thing here at all?

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 14h

#TheSundayStarter this week is Land of My Formers by Future of the Left - musiccloud.io/3w8vlv3P When in Rome, remember home is always here for you.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 14h

Anyone who pays attention to the #NFL has one or two conspiracy theories about it. Mine is that the London games started when some exec moved from California to New York and really missed football brunches. #football

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 01/10/2026

It's getting harder and harder to just ignore these messages and not just unload my opinions on them.

Screenshot of an email: "Ted -- Looking for a senior software engineer who lives in coding agents like Claude Code for a FT contract at Anthropic.

You'd evaluate AI on SWE problems (code review, test quality, diffs, reward hacking, Claude Code workflows) -- judging transcripts and PRs, and writing rubrics a team can apply consistently."

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 29/09/2026

I had a dream that Bill Burr died. I don't really know how I'd feel about that IRL if it did happen, but it was a very weird topic for my brain to pick and discuss last night.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 28/09/2026

I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Sep 27th 2026 (Brutal), in less than 7 minutes 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 cluesbysam.com [Actually pretty stoked on this one]

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Clues by Sam

A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!

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M.S. Bellows, Jr. @msbellows.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

I'm so old, I remember when software that spread into the wild and infiltrated other people's computers and did harmful things to them that the users didn't ask it to was called "malware" instead of "AI" and the people that spread it were prosecuted instead of given billions in venture capital […]

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 27/09/2026

I challenge anyone to listen to Behemoth's cover of "In League With Satan" and take the whole "I'm so evil" schtick that metal bands do seriously after that. And I say this as an enjoyer of both Behemoth and said schtick. #music #metal

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 27/09/2026

My mother is freaking out because the salt marshes near her in Eastham are gonna overrun the road, my brother is sending me videos of breakers hitting the sea wall down on Quincy Shore Drive, and I'm sitting here like "Ah, damn, that traffic cone across the street fell over" #mawx

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 26/09/2026

Noreaster status: lawtta wind, nodalawtta rain

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🎃🔪KNIFER🔪🎃 @knizer.toot.boston.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

#boston #massachusetts PSA - you can buy renters insurance today, before the storm hits. There's basic basic coverage plans for 60$/year that should CYA in the weekend's storm. If your you or a friend just moved, especially into a place with basement storage or living space, give them a nudge […]

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 25/09/2026

All I wanna know is who is Seg and why's it his fault my application keeps crashing.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 25/09/2026

One of our hardware engineers was testing ablation catheters against chicken cutlets last night and apparently forgot to clean up his workbench. The lab (which I need to work in all day) now smells like a dead rat. So there's that

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 23/09/2026

I don't think I will ever understand how the beginning and the end of the conversation wasn't "They let a million of us die".

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 18/09/2026

Watched some guy run a red light and almost splatter an old lady this morning. When I told him what kind of person I thought he was, he kinda slumped his shoulders like "yeah, I guess so". If you're going to be an asshole, at least be self-aware.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 14/09/2026

I just spent 2 hours moving a line up by half a pixel, in case anyone is wondering how my day is going.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 13/09/2026

I have a friend who really wants to try Blue Prince (the puzzle game). Unfortunately they don't have a console or a Steam account (and can't get one for reasons). Anybody know how else they might be able to play it?

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 13/09/2026

Rah Rah Rasputeen, lover of a stupid meme

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 13/09/2026

Yesterday, after 20 years of hosting cookouts, I finally prepared the exact right amount of food for the crowd. Everyone got to eat, and take a plate home, and we only had enough leftovers for one meal, in perfect meal-proportions. #food #bbq

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Tony Masiello ☮️ @tonymasiello.hear-me.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

Stumbled on this post in a vintage Boston group. I think folks here will enjoy this... ----------------------------------------------------------- Boston, July 18, 1972. The Rolling Stones were supposed to play the Boston Garden that night. Fifteen thousand […] [Original post on hear-me.social]

Boston Mayor Kevin White on stage at the old Boston Garden in 1972 speaking to fans at a concert.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 11/09/2026

My brother and SIL got me a Miyoo Plus for my birthday. I *know* someone on here knows all the cool stuff I can do with it (and some good ROM sources). Catch me up! #retrogaming #raspi #miyoo

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 09/09/2026

I went to Savenor's today to stock up for my birthday party this weekend and ended up shooting the shit with one of the butchers for 20 minutes. I feel like this is a bigger indicator that I'm almost 40 than the actual calendar.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 09/09/2026

Watched Onslaught tonight (in a completely empty Apple Cinemas for $8, BTW). It definitely had something very serious to say, but it tried to hide it behind a drugged out B plot and Eric Wareheim doing his thing. End result wasn't as coherent as I wished it would be.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 08/09/2026

Honestly surprised that this #TuneTuesday is half over and I haven't seen anyone post MUSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD Kendrick Lamar (ft. Lefty Gunplay) - tv off: musiccloud.io/rZDJ1dHk #condimentsongs

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 08/09/2026

[Joke about food and mental health] SSRIs or A Huge Handful of Goldfish: A Comparative Study of Common Treatments for Acute Anxiety Dry Mouth: SSRIs: ✅ A Huge Handful of Goldfish: ✅ Weight Gain: SSRIs: ✅ A Huge Handful of Goldfish: ✅ Rapid Relief of Symptoms: SSRIs: ❌ A Huge Handful of […]

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 08/09/2026

People Under the Stairs - Eat Street: musiccloud.io/M9IWLrIx I honestly don't remember if there are condiments in the lyrics, but the entire song is begging for it if there aren't. #TuneTuesday #CondimentsSongs

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 08/09/2026

May you never feel as helpless as the parent of a child who's scared of a malfunctioning smoke alarm system.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 06/09/2026

Question for any German speakers out there: I know that German has different capitalization rules than English, but does writing in all caps change the meaning of words at all? #languages #german #deutsch

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 06/09/2026

I don't know who needs to hear this, but in case it's you: it's totally OK to go buy a couple pounds of joint compound, mix it up in one of those plastic deli containers, and let it dry there overnight. Always remember that.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 05/09/2026

There's a bunch of probiotic stuff on the market now that are things that really shouldn't be probiotic. Things like chocolates and such, not traditionally fermented/cultured foods. I can't help but look at the labels and read "we didn't sanitize our manufacturing equipment".

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 02/09/2026

I'm trying to mount my TV to my wall, and it took me far too many tries to figure out that the studs in my wall are 14 inches on-center instead of the standard 16. This means two things: 1. I will be buying more joint compound this afternoon. 2. Even new construction in Camberville is built wonky.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 31/08/2026

I recently heard someone say that culture is stagnating and nothing is New and Exciting anymore. While I mostly agree with that, the things people are increasingly able to do with genetically engineered microbes are actually wild and (I think) really exciting. Case in point, this company that is […]

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 31/08/2026

It looks like the plaza outside of the smaller Alewife exit is about to be redone. I hope they're figuring out a way to make that space more useful. I'd love to see some food trucks or something parked there someday.

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Merlin's Wisdom Project @merlinwisdom.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

If you have cool stickers, use them. Put them on things. Be carelessly joyful about using your stickers. If you die with a collection of dozens of cool stickers that you never used, you did it wrong.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 30/08/2026

The new Mastodon album is quite good. It's kind of amazing how much it misses Brent, though. I never realized how much of their identity came from the differing vocal textures, and without Brann it kinda feels like they'd just be another High on Fire. #music #metal

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 29/08/2026

*sigh* Simpsons did it...

A row of almond "Malk" in a grocery refrigerator

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 26/08/2026

Yo someone to do a wellness check on Anthony Hopkins right now.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 25/08/2026

Just saw a sticker that said "If you don't let me merge, we will both meet god". Great bumper sticker, questionable laptop badge.

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Matt Blaze @mattblaze.federate.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

A lot of the doomer comments I'm getting basically boil down to "WHAT IF VOTING DOESN'T MATTER ANY MORE???!!". Well, it better matter, because it's all you've got. And convincing you that it doesn't is exactly what the fascists would love nothing more to do. (And you can be damn sure THEY'LL be […]

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 23/08/2026

A friend of mine went to the Gundam Base pop-up at the Burlington Mall and was apparently so repulsed by the smell he bought a $8 kit to get the shopping bag and dipped. Guys, can we do better than this please?

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 23/08/2026

I tried to turn on my old Gameboy Color tonight. I heard the speakers turn on and some lines flashed on the screen, but that's about it. Anybody know a good repair shop that might help me out?

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 22/08/2026

About to drop off a rather eclectic set of items at the Cambridge Free Store at Reservoir Church. If anyone is in need of a surf casting rod, a TI-84 calculator, or an Avalon Hill game of questionable political correctness (I'm sure there's other cool stuff too), hit them up from noon to 2 […]

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 20/08/2026

Made coq au vin for dinner tonight and screwed up nearly everything. Didn't marinate the chicken, overfried the lardons, used chopped tomato over tomato paste... Still banged. fReNcH cUiSiNe ReQuIrEs PrEcIsIoN 🍑💨 #food #cooking #french

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 18/08/2026

For dinner tonight I took a bunch of summer veggies (squash, peppers, string beans, carrots) and confited them with rosemary (basically cooked them in a bunch of olive oil on medium low, covered, for a half hour). At the end I added some shredded pecorino and tossed a bunch of penne in there […]

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 14/08/2026

I tore a favorite shirt and I'm gonna have to patch it. The front has a cool line drawing of a pizza. Does anyone have any scraps of cool fabric that might work as a patch? #cambridgema #SomervilleMA #arlingtonma

The sleeve of a black shirt with a hole torn in it

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 13/08/2026

Our office social committee has started making posters for events that are clearly AI slop. For example, this one. You'll note that despite the Catan-esque board, the settlement pieces are the wrong shape, and all four players are smiling.

A poster advertising Boardgame Night at the Newton Cafeteria. An AI generated image at the bottom depicts four people playing a game that is vaguely Catan-shaped, but there are problems.

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Ted Aronson @foolish.computer · 08/08/2026

LPT: you always have 2-3x more stuff in your kitchen than you think you do. This is true even when proper estimation techniques are applied.

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