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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 29/09/2026

tfw you see that the NHL season starts today #nhl #hockey #predsnhl

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 23/09/2026

The weather was finally under 90 degrees and there was hockey on my screen. Later, summer.

A group of hockey players congratulating each other after a win.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 14/09/2026

Saw a billboard for it on our drive to Huntsville; Samantha's suggestion.

"Goose Chasing Guy" Meme

Panel 1: `So, it's called "The _National_ Confederate Museum"
Panel 2: "WHAT NATION?! WHAT NATION, EXACTLY?!"

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 17/07/2026

For comparison: Note how the points in the photo above do come together, and the top right star should be slightly lower than the left one.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 17/07/2026

If I believed in curses, I'd say the TNDP will continue to be wildly dysfunctional until they replace the giant state flag that has jacked up stars on it […] [Original post on social.yearg.in]

A photo of attendees at the annual 3 Star Dinner with a state flag in the background that has the stars oriented incorrectly.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 05/07/2026

When I see a photo, such as the one of a Black woman surrounded on a DC train by Patriot Front shit stains, I am both sure it will appear in the history books and very unsure how it will be captioned.

Photographer Cheney Orr captured an image of a Black woman sitting on a Metro train surrounded by members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front. Now, that photo is going viral (Reuters)

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 29/06/2026

🂡 Mayor sees DC Block's 'We already have the permits, this project is going to be built' and raises it 'Eminent Domain, B***'.

Email from Mayor's Office
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Update: Nashville Files to Obtain Property Near Nashville Zoo
Mayor's Office Files Legislation for Condemnation Authority

Today, Mayor Freddie O’Connell filed condemnation legislation which would allow Metro to take ownership of property near the Nashville Zoo.

“We’re filing this condemnation legislation because Metro has a legitimate need for this property. I have carefully followed the concerns from the community and the Zoo and also remain deeply concerned about the proposed use,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “With the closure of Metro Southeast and departments -- from the fire department to NDOT -- needing expansion space and in transition, we have a variety of needs in Metro.”

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 16/06/2026

I regret to inform you that private equity has out Pizza'd The Hut

LinkedIn Post from Yum! Brands:

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Today, Yum! Brands announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell Pizza Hut, Excluding Mainland China, to LongRange Capital, a private equity firm with a customer-centric and operationally oriented approach, and Pizza Hut in Mainland China to Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC; HKEX:9987), in separate transactions.

These transactions enable Yum! to be a more focused company that continues to deliver sustained value for our stakeholders, and position Pizza Hut for future growth and success.

Pizza Hut has played a defining role in Yum!’s story, shaped by generations of team members, employees and franchise partners around the world. We’re excited for its next chapter.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 13/05/2026

In college, I often covered the student government association for the campus newspaper. I found many of them to be some of the most self-righteous, petty try-hards I had ever met, with the political instincts of a toddler. They threw massive tantrums the […] [Original post on social.yearg.in]

A quote post from Justin J. Pearson:

> Spearker of the TN House Cameron Sexton just removed me and every Democrat – and therefore every Black elected official in the state legislature from any committee we served on.
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> This moves trips nearly 2 million Tennesseans from the representation they deserve in the TN state leg.

>> Julia Baker:
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>> House Speaker Cameron Sexton has removed Democratic Caucus members from standing committees until next session du to "disrupting processes" and "creating disorder" during the special session. ...

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 12/05/2026

When your Raspberry Pi's USB ports stop working (and you see how much it costs to get another one these days), might as well let @homeassistant run on its own hardware.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 30/04/2026

A few roles are opening up at @flox that are worth your 👀 - Security Engineer - Solutions Engineer - Technical Product Marketing Lead flox.dev/careers #jobs

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 08/04/2026

Before you toss your old Kindle next month, take a look at @usetrmnl@mastodon.social for their Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) program to give it a new life as a personal dashboard. github.com/usetrmnl/trmnl-kindle

Email from Amazon announcing that some Kindle devices will stop working next month.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 30/03/2026

Only appropriate response every time Lindsey Graham says the US should invade a country. You first, Senator.

An army recruiter gesturing towards an empty chair.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 21/03/2026

I absolutely do not expect them to make the playoffs, but for this one shining moment, we can bask in the possibilities. #nhl #predators #predsnhl

The NHL standings as of 5 p.m. CT that shows the Nashville Predators in the second wildcard spot.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 28/02/2026

I have a love/hate relationship with Dependabot most days.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 13/02/2026

In 1962, George Jetson was stressed about his job as a "digital index operator," which mostly meant pushing a button on a computer. Even in the future, The Jetsons suggested you can't fully automate away work. I think about that every time I click “Accept” or “Run Command” in my agentic IDE.

George Jetson about to push a button on a futuristic computer.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 02/02/2026

When somebody calls it "The I-65".

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 22/01/2026

If there's a litmus test for who I think should be leading Apple's design decisions, it is whether they think rearranging my home screen would _ever_ be a good idea. www.macrumors.com/2026/01/22/new-ap…

Excerpt from a MacRumors story:

> Federighi apparently viewed AI as unpredictable and difficult to control, preferring deterministic software behavior that could be clearly specified during design reviews. He rejected proposals to use AI to dynamically reorganize the iPhone home screen, arguing that such changes would confuse users.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 23/12/2025

Today I learned ESPN thinks the massive construction project next to Nissan Stadium is merely a "proposal" and would somehow be ready a year earlier than actually scheduled. 🤨 www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/3939538…

From the article:

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Nissan Stadium opened in 1999, and it's the home of the Tennessee Titans and Tennessee State Tigers as well as the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. It was previously known as Adelphia Coliseum, the Coliseum and LP Field. The Titans paused renovations in 2022, and there's a proposal to build a new stadium (New Nissan Stadium) that the team would move into in 2026.
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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 11/12/2025

It had been bugging me for a while, but I finally figured out what looking at the administration's spokespeople reminded me of.

Kai's Power Goo, image manipulation software from the 1990s.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 02/12/2025

My 2025 "Who the hell are all these Bonnaroo bands?" graphic. I drew boxes around the acts I've (knowingly) heard at least one of their songs.

2025 Bonnaroo lineup poster. I've highlighted Skrillex, The Strokes, Yungblood, Blues Traveler, Woflmother, The Chats, The Neighborhood, Alabama Shakes, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Passion Pit, Kesha, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Modest Mouse, Japanese Breakfast

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 10/11/2025

These two albums being directly next to each other in the "New Americana" section on Apple Music ... was certainly a choice.

Respective album covers for Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell's new releases. The couple (amicably) divorced last year and both albums have similar themes.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 10/11/2025

I see we're done with our 2.5 allocated days of fall this year.

An hourly forecast for Nashville, Tennessee that shows a 3 a.m. low of 29 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 28/10/2025

Interesting attack vector: - Received an email from service@paypal.com (verified via BIMI), so it has the PayPal logo and all) - Email was sent to an address that I do not own, but likely acted as a relay - Passed DKIM/SPF verification as well (because it […] [Original post on social.yearg.in]

Screenshot of an email that was sent from a legitimate PayPal service address, but has scammy details in it.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 21/09/2025

There's hockey on my computer screen.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 02/09/2025

Wow, they already have signs up ... from 80 years ago.

Screen capture from PBS's American Experience that shows "Welcome to Huntsville -- The Rocket City USA"

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 23/06/2025

The new M.L. Rose location in Inglewood opens Monday, July 14. 🍔🍻 It's within a (longer) walk from our house, so that'll be nice. I know they've started to feel way more corporate since their days as Melrose Bar, but I think it'll be a great addition to the […] [Original post on social.yearg.in]

Nighttime shot of the new M.L. Rose location in Inglewood (East Nashville) from a few months. There is a security fence out front, but the signage is alight. Credit: @_mlrose Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/p/DHWdXGdSOq6/

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 04/06/2025

Finally, I built two quick ones that pull in the latest incidents/dispatches from MNPD and the Nashville Fire Department. Fun little device to hack on.

TRMNL screenshot showing the Nashville Fire Department's active incidents.

Similar screen for the Metro Nashville Police Department.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 04/06/2025

Next, I built one that shows the pollen count and air quality from data.nashville.gov. Admittedly, this one is not as useful because there are better ones out there already.

A TRMNL dashboard showing the pollen count, type and air quality index. It shows the current day as meters, and the previous five days in a table below it.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 04/06/2025

Got a @trmnl this week and immediately took to building stuff for it. First up: show the next bus going by a particular stop. trmnl.stephenyeargin.dev

A TRMNL screenshot that shows the route, stop name, headsign and departure time for the next bus that will travel past a stop, along with a route drawing on a map. There is a bus icon indicating where the bus is currently.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 22/05/2025

The most useless button in all of social media. Clicking it has no effect on what they shove in your newsfeed. I'd wager it isn't even wired up to anything at all.

Facebook's "Hide - See fewer posts like this." button.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 29/04/2025

Look, stock photos can be pricey and hiring a decent product photographer (particularly one that does food well) can be even more expensive. I get it. But letting some AI model come up with a 5' wide pizza with 6" pepperonis on it for your restaurant and […] [Original post on social.yearg.in]

A screenshot from an email promoting "Graduations, Team Parties, Babies, Weddings, Whatever the occasion .... Spring is for Celebrating".

Included an AI-generated photo of a woman holding an unrealistically large pizza over top of an even comically larger pizza while six other smiling party guests look on at an outdoor party. There are balloons in the background.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 27/04/2025

<some future date> "Dad, how f***ing dumb were the 2020s?"

HEADLINE: Trump golf club to host speaker who claims bleach can cure cancer and Covid

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 07/04/2025

CEOs: We must use AI to make us more efficient, no exceptions. Also CEOs:

Screenshot from 'Idiocracy' where the CEO of Brawndo yells "The stock has dropped to zero and the computer did that auto-layoff thing to everybody!"

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 13/03/2025

Having a wild Wednesday night, talking chapter finance and corporate compliance. #sigep

Screenshot of six men on a Google Meet call. In the bottom right, there is a meeting title of Chapter Finance & Compliance Committee. It is a meeting for Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp).

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 23/02/2025

Seems kinda harsh, NHL.com bio writer. #nhl #predators

Text below, with the typo "brief stinks" highlighted.

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BIO

Englund continues to develop for the Senators. The Swedish defenseman played in a career-high 24 NHL games in 2019-20. He had played in nine NHL games with Ottawa over brief stinks over the previous three seasons.

The Senators drafted Englund in the second round (No. 40) of the 2014 NHL Draft. After playing his first two pro seasons with DjurgÂrdens IF in the Swedish Hockey League, Englund signed with the Senators and came to North America. In four American Hockey League seasons, Englund has 34 points (seven goals, 27 assists) in 228 games.

He made his NHL debut for the Senators in a 2-0 victory against the Florida Panthers on Dec. 3, 2016.

NOTES & TRANSACTIONS
« Signed as a free agent by Colorado, July 13, 2022.
« Traded to Chicago by Colorado for Jack Johnson, February 26, 2023.
« Signed as a free agent by Los Angeles, July 1, 2023.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 22/02/2025

Microplastics were the future referred to here.

GIF from "The Graduate" of two men talking near a pool with the caption "There's a great future in plastics".

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 21/02/2025

Did I want the United States to win the Four Nations tournament? Yes. Did I want the dipshit in the bottom right corner of this photo (and the many more shown on screen earlier in the game) to go home disappointed? Also yes.

Photo of celebrating Canada fans after their national team knocked off the United States in the Four Nations championship game 3-2 in overtime. In the bottom right, some dipshit in a MAGA hat.

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Stephen Yeargin @stephenyeargin.dev · 01/02/2025

@jon Shortly after setting this one up, I discovered relay.fedi.buzz and added a handful so that my federated timeline wasn't a ghost town. It also jumped my monthly S3 bill to three whole dollars; I don't know if I'll ever financially recover from that. 😂

An example list of Mastodon server relays hosted by `https://relay.fedi.buzz`. Some are of particular interest to me, some are more general purpose.

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