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Code Project – Python – Flask Microblog Fixes

Claude is pretty great for creating code, but sometimes you have to actually look at the code. I have blogged quite frequently about my Microblog project. It started as a simple script that just ran on a timer with a manually filled queue, then it pulled from my shared RSS reader feed, and now its basically a full on blog platform. One hang up, it has been double posting posts, but not always. I asked Claude, several times, to comb through and figure out why this is, and each time it "fixed" the problem, but didn't. So I took a…
McDonald’s Changeables
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McDonald’s Changeables

McDonald's has recently brought back Changeables to it's Happy Meal toy line up. This is technically the 4th set of these with the previous sets being released in 1987, 1989, and 1990. So, thirty five years ago. Seeing as these are technically Transformers, they are popular with a lot of folks who like Transformers. They also are just, generally cooler than a lot of McDonald's Happy meal offerings. I have a sort of random assortment of the previous Changeables, and I wanted to take a bit of a quick look at them, and how they compare to the modern offerings.…
Weekly Wrap Up (2026.01.10)
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Weekly Wrap Up (2026.01.10)

Part of the point of these dumb little entries is to be a bit motivating to you know, actually at least pretend to give a shit about things. But Jesus fuck its hard these days. I mean, have you seen the state of, just everything. Ten days into 2026 and the fucking gestapo thugs are murdering people in the streets. Its really hard to give a shit about stupid video games and toys and music when the whole fucking world is going to shit as the biggest fucking assholes propped up by the biggest fucking idiots run rip shod over…
Fixing my Chevy Sonic Climate Controls
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Fixing my Chevy Sonic Climate Controls

I had a little unexpected project recently with my car. And one that went better than fixing the window, which just failed and resulted in a returned part and a window that no longer functions. I was adjusting the blower setting on the air conditioner and there was a stiff turn before it just, stopped working. The knob still turned but the blower was stuck on "blow out the main vents." I would have been less worried if it were any season except winter, but its winter, so eventually, I will need the defroster. After checking online to confirm that…
Pokemon Go Max Battle Tips
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Pokemon Go Max Battle Tips

I was a bit skeptical on Max Battles at first, but I find now, I really like them. They feel like raids with better mechanics, and they are just more interactive than just, throwing a ball. The design also feels right enough that the proper team make up can seriously make or break a victory or a loss, unlike Raids, where you are effectively just, competing against the clock. I have managed to do enough of these now I feel like it may be worth throwing out some general tips I have collected. Its not always guaranteed, but it helps.…