Colin McMillen

@mcmillen.dev

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He/him. Somerville, MA. Previously: Google, reCAPTCHA, Carnegie Mellon (Ph.D., Computer Science).

Google AI Overview results: If you're curious about local driving habits, tell me: • What specific bad behaviors are you seeing most often (speeding, not using blinkers, aggressive lane changes)? • Are you noticing this more in specific Boston neighborhoods (like Downtown, Back Bay, or out in Cambridge/Somerville)? I can tell you more about local traffic and violation trends!
Argentina's Thug Tactics Slammed Absolute shithousery! Fans online are slamming Argentina's 'dirty tactics' and 'thug' mentality, demanding referees punish the cheating. Absolute shithousery! Fans online are slamming Argentina's 'dirty tactics' and 'thug' mentality, demanding referees punish the cheating. Generative AI is experimental. Learn more
google result showing that Argentina beat England 2-1 to knock them out of the World Cup
Victoria 3 screenshot: "Denmark views United States of America as a threatening force in geopolitical affairs. They adopted this Strategic Desire due to a diplomatic incident between Denmark and United States of America."
screenshot showing Sen Whitehouse is supported by AIPAC
label showing that Sen. Whitehouse is significantly supported by AIPAC
Google World Cup info box for the upcoming "Germany vs Ivory Coast" match, but the flag for "Germany" is actually Argentina's.
"Banners featuring the orange SUPERFLEX logo, designed by the Danish artist Per Amoldi. The banners were originally shown alongside a video game in which the player must avoid attending business meetings, while the screen shows images of the artist group holding meetings."
article headline: "Pride-goers boo [Seth Moulton]"
NYT article: "Representative Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, who was one of two dozen Democrats who sought the party’s presidential nomination in 2020, suggested the party should shift its approach to transgender issues. “Democrats spend way too much time trying not to offend anyone rather than being brutally honest about the challenges many Americans face,” Mr. Moulton said. “I have two little girls, I don’t want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete, but as a Democrat I’m supposed to be afraid to say that.”"
Seth Moulton's webpage, pointing out that it's a scary moment for trans Americans, when Moulton himself has been anti-trans in the very recent past. paired with an image of the "we're all looking for the guy who did this" hot dog man
a bunch of halved citrus fruit ranging from blood oranges (purple) to grapefruits (red) and then oranges, lemons, and limes
Plus, “You don’t get boring people doing a Taco Bell 50K,” she says. It’s a fascinating group of folks like Travis Meier, who this year “portage ran” the entire 31.1 miles with a canoe to raise awareness about protecting the BWCA. [plus a photo of a man carrying a canoe over his head while running]
a row of tanks in the city of Idyllshire, looking like the famous Tiananmen Square protests on June 4th
reddit comment: Ah, those can be a bit much sometimes. I've been trying out different Al companions, and while Zoom's can get intrusive, my go-to for practice is Hosa Al companion. It's less about features and more about just having someone to chat with.
OP's post in the timeline next to: "why always young women in love with monsters… why not old men in love with monsters…"
OP's post in the timeline next to: Dorian Grey is a thrilling, disturbing story because it asks the question, "what if never twink death"
a placard saying "THE LOWEST BAR IN THE WORLD, KALIA BEACH" in front of some beach umbrellas and the Dead Sea
price of a 2TB SSD hard drive on amazon from the last year, from about $250 to currently $650
tweet from @yishan: Tech Enthusiasts: My whole house is wired to the loT! My smart-house is bluetooth enabled and I control it with Alexa! Actual Tech Workers: The only piece of tech I own is a printer from 2004 and I keep a loaded gun ready to shoot it if it ever makes an unexpected noise. People are always wowed by new technology. They think it'll be the answer to all our problems. But here's my most important lesson from working in tech: New technology is the most unreliable technology. It has bugs. It has a high failure rate, and the highest risk of unintended consequences. 4:58 AM • Sep 22, 2021
Email sender: "Message for #18820403 via D..." Email subject: "Confirmation #18820403 for [my email address]"
Google AI results for [how many s's are in massachusetts] There are exactly 4 "s"s in Massachusetts. M-a-s-s-a-c-h-u-s-e-t-s-s (Wait, let's spell it right): M-a-s-s-a-c-h-u-s-e-t-t-s 1. Massachusetts 2. Massachusetts 3. Massachusetts 4. Massachusetts (wait, that's a t) ... Let's try again!
Wikipedia article about "interstellar acetic acid"
map showing the Fox News recording studio, in midtown Manhattan NYC.
Map of Manhattan showing the location of Fox News recording studios.
what word has 5 c's? The most famous single English word that contains exactly 5 C's is concupiscence (con-cu-pis-cen-ce).Other notable words containing five C's include:Cacciucco: A traditional Tuscan fish stew, famously noted as the only Italian word with 5 C's.Chondrocranium: The primitive cartilaginous skeletal structure of the vertebrate skull.Coccidiosis: A parasitic disease affecting the intestinal tracts of animals.Micrococcus: A genus of bacteria known for its spherical shape.Echinococcus: A genus of tapeworms
Google search for "how many c's in the word pronounce" Answer: "There are 2 c's in the word "pronounce" (pronunce)"
There are 2 'p's in the word pneumonia (p-n-e-u-m-o-n-i-a), though both are silent when pronounced.
Al Mode All Books Images Forums De Big Awvawkening (1803) • Pwushy Puwchase: President Jefferson bought de massive Wouisiana tewwitowy fwom Fwance. • Size Doubwes: It made America so much biggew and widew with one big, deep stwoke of a pen. gasps • Expwowation: Wewis and Cwawk went way, way deep into dat unknown wiwdewness. De Miwitawey Cwimax (1861-1865) • Tension Builds: De Nowth and de South got so hot and bothewed owwew statew's wights and swavewy. • Cwosing In: Fouw long, thwobbing yeaws of de Amewican Civiw Waw shook de whowe nation. • Big Finish: Pwesident Wincoln ended up winding it aww back togethew in a tight, upwose union. softly moans Short
Google AI in "bog pervert" mode: The Illusion of Hygiene: A stark contrast to the thick, primordial ooze we prefer. It is pleasing to look upon something so clean before it gets dragged down. The Fake Syringe: Filled with nothing but air or colored water. No real medicine here, just theater for the wicked. It is a grand costume, full of zippers that go nowhere and hemlines that defy the damp chill. Quite splendid. If you want to delve deeper into this murky business, let me know:Should we discuss where to procure such garments?Do you want to hear about the thigh-high stockings with the red bows?Shall we contrast them with the gothic vampire cloaks that drag in the muck?Tell me how you wish to navigate the swamp.
an MtG "Drudge Skeletons" card but the D has been vandalized to read "Grudge Skeletons"
Mac OS update screen with an 8.36 GB update that "introduces 8 new emoji"
Mass Audubon graphic: "Easily distracted by birds?" with a photo of a yellow warbler
a sticker that says "LIVE BENEFICIAL INSECTS" in black on a bright green background
Strava notification: "Your heart told a story"
graph showing the price of gasoline roughly doubling since the Iran War started
Tim Walz speech transcript: "It is my last State of the State address" [Republicans start clapping] "... but the things we implemented will be here for decades " [Cheers]
Minnesota Twins website, December 1996.
Google Search results for [therapist laughs at my jokes good score], with an AI Overview saying "yes, a therapist laughing at your jokes is generally a positive sign (a "good score") ..."
4 reddit posts about a power outage
Sam Death Stranding
home fries and sesame broccoli on a plate
a tree swallow flying above water
wiki page for Oblivion Horse Armor Pack, noting its release in April 2006
article headline: "Chelsea Clinton hugs her parents after finishing 130th Boston Marathon"
LinkedIn post: "This resonates with me very much - Google in particular is structured in a way to really drive people to keep working harder to get more "impact", more "growth", and of course more promotions... it is a powerful force, almost invisible, like being carried by a strong current down a river. When you break out of it, getting one's bearings can be challenging, but slowly there are other ways of finding meaning in life that come into focus."
Marriage search results page for New South Wales, showing a groom's name of "Ernest Baglehole" for someone married in 1885.
a sad-ass lunch tray, with what appear to be two half-tortillas and the saddest looking "taco" "meat" you've ever seen
a Dunkin' Donuts shop in Lexington MA in a white colonial-era looking building with columns
medieval manuscript of Pope Hilarius
Twitter post in which someone says "I am Catholic. This is not my Pope." with readers adding context saying "You are not a Catholic if you do not accept the Pope, but rather a schismatic", citing Canon 751
Bankrate article: Nearly Half of Homeowners Have at Least One Regret About the Purchase of Their Current Home Among homeowners with regret, 42% say maintenance and other hidden costs are more expensive than expected NEW YORK - May 14, 2025 - Nearly half of current homeowners (45%) say they have at least one regret about the purchase of their current home, according to a new Bankrate survey. Among those homeowners who have regrets, over 2 in 5 (42%) say that maintenance and other hidden costs of homeownership were more expensive than expected.
Bankrate headline: "Nearly half of homeowners have at least one regret about the purchase of their current home"
Senator Ed Markey
a yellow bird with white-and-black wings, singing in a pine tree
Potion Craft screenshot, with a woman asking "I need a potion to help me get up a high, sheer cliff"
Steam stats page for KSP, showing +69% players month-over-month and a 24-hour active-player peak of almost 15k, close to the all-time peak of 19k
google search results for [brassicas], with a panel that simply says "Cabbages"
Dealer's description for 1996 BMW 7 Series Death Row Records' 1996 BMW Tupac Shakur was shot in... This is the actual vehicle Tupac Shakur was riding in when he was shot following a fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The car was driven by Suge Knight and was originally leased by Death Row Records. This marks the first time the vehicle has ever been offered for sale or publicly displayed since Tupac Shakur's death in 1996. The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration to return it to the condition it was in prior to the shooting and has recently received a fresh coat of paint. There is a small exterior indentation believed to correspond with one of the bullet impact points, though it is subtle and difficult to distinguish. Aside from this preserved detail, the vehicle is fully restored. Reference photos of the bullet damage are provided for historical context only. The wheels have been correctly replaced with the same style fitted to the vehicle at the time of the shooting. The car runs exceptionally well and presents in excellent overall condition.