matt

I'm trying to shop for a shirt online and it's like the models are stupidly handsome, I know they're trying to trick me into thinking I'll look like that. Not gonna work.

This is what one can get for ~$48k USD in the mountains near Kyoto. Strings are attached, probably, but whatever. app.mokomoko.com/property/989...

Millennials everywhere, rejoice! boardsofcanada.com

should be illegal for senior citizens to own printers. too advanced tech.

How were all these early bitcoin aficionados so terrible at encrypting their emails? I'm glad they were, but did they not read Cryptonomicon?

Returning from a visit to view Lee's armies in spring 1864, Lincoln's party passed a brigade of black soldiers, who came "screaming, yelling, shouting: 'Hurrah for the Liberator; Hurrah for the President.'" Lincoln was moved to tears, "his voice so broken by emotion that he could hardly reply".

"kinetic action" is a euphemism for unauthorized, 'just trust me bro' military strikes, right? just to be clear.

how many mcp servers failed today, claude code?

ETFs and passive investing need an overhaul. "Congrats on your diversified portfolio!" = "You're now funding companies run by people you'd cross the street to avoid." As it turns out, "broad market exposure" meant bankrolling a lot of absolute ghouls and corporate sycophants.

Shipped my first Python package to PyPI 🎉 `edinet-tools` is now live. Makes it easy to get Japanese corporate filings and analyze them with LLMs, even if you don't understand the language. `pip install edinet-tools`, then add your API key. pypi.org/project/edin...

I've been listening to di.fm since 2006, and don't ever change. If you're into electronic music or dance music, this is the best.

I find myself looking for any spare window of time to write code these days...it's just so insanely productive now.

waiting for `POST api.anthropic.com/v1/messages "HTTP/1.1 200 OK` praying the response is a valid schema object ritual

Speaking Tues 5/27 12pm at Japan Innovation Campus, Palo Alto about EDINET API Tools - my open-source project for Japanese financial data. EDINET = Japan's SEC EDGAR. My Python/LLM tools make this data accessible, combining my Tokyo finance background with building cool stuff. Come hang out! 😅

Seems like CFPB uniquely vulnerable among federal agencies? Single-director agency affected by Seila Law (2020), lacks structural independence protections that shield multi-member commissions like the FTC and SEC. Most Americans can't afford financial/legal advice; they need CFPB protection.

Today I launched an early access version of an idea I've been working on since last fall. My very first stock purchases were Toyota and Mitsubishi Corp. yrs ago while working in Tokyo, and I am glad to see Japanese companies attracting more attention recently. corpjapan-2d1df91b29e9.herokuapp.com

No Tesla dealership nearby? You can still make a difference! Volunteer to phonebank tomorrow for @joshweil.bsky.social. I did this for the 1st time Fri. Ask each voter to bring 2-3 friends to the polls - this multiplies your impact! One conversation can inspire many votes. Your voice matters.

the deep sigh that comes from realizing the bug you've been working on for hours was just something really stupid you forgot to do

born to work with llms and csv files and python and japanese corporate financial data

Human-centered systems, not system-centered humans.

Reddit clowns on TSLA: "Once the stock stops going down, it will go up" Feel free to buy that pile of flaming garbage my mans

Magnificent energy in front of Palo Alto Tesla dealership on El Camino today, holy cow. #TeslaTakedown

trying out claude-3.7-sonnet w/ thinking mode enabled today as I code, should be fun with such a large context

We need an X-Men for cognitive liberty

I just called my reps with @5calls.org, you should too: 5calls.org

It's a good day to sell your TSLA investment exposure

Unilaterally shutting down USAID via Executive Order and merging it with State is openly illegal and Dems should immediately converge on D.C. and call for protests if Trump tries to do it.

Today's progress: Standardized key Income Statement and Balance Sheet metrics from Japanese corporate filings. Making JP market data accessible to global investors. Let's connect if you need help with Japanese market data. #FinTech

My goal is to break down language barriers and provide deep, AI-assisted analysis of Japanese corporate disclosures. This isn't for real-time trading, but rather for thorough, strategic research and understanding of the Japanese market.

My app now parses Japanese semi-annual reports, extracting key financial data and management commentary. Next up: Extraordinary Reports for major corporate changes. Making Japanese market research accessible and insightful is the goal. 📊🤖

ETF industry is approaching $10T USD in assets under management. 75% controlled by three behemoths. ETFs are convenient but we sacrifice voting right as shareholders, relying on fund mgr to act in our best interest. yea right.. Get back to oversight and voting as a shareholder in a business.

If you want to sell your TSLA investments, removing them from your ETFs is a good way to start. youtu.be/TjBuBzWPxSg

Japanese corporate financial disclosures are hard to access and analyze. I've created EDINET API Tools to simplify retrieval, processing, and AI-powered analysis of these documents and financial statements in English. github.com/matthelmer/e... #opensource #investing #stocks #japan

If you enjoy the convenience of ETFs, but you're concerned about your retirement funds lining the pockets of junior oligarchs, say "ETF-it!". My new tool lets you peak under the hood of Vanguard ETFs, turning your set-it and forget-it strategy into "I own what???" github.com/matthelmer/e...

We need software that doesn't degrade the quality of interpersonal experiences.