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estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

"There are days when the result is so bad that no fewer than five revisions are required. In contrast, when I'm greatly inspired, only four revisions are needed." -- John Galbreath

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

Ancient and fragile papyrus samples are at risk of being damaged by fungi, but a wasabi-based treatment can disinfect them without damage.
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2418921-wasabi-could-help-preserve-ancient-egyptian-papyrus-artefacts/

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

You know that the cat is going to sit on the other side of this and stare at you.

This is the ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop, a 17.3-inch notebook with a screen you can peer straight through. https://www.theverge.com/24082244/lenovo-concept-transparent-laptop-mwc-2024-drawing-tablet

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

The AnitaB.org Advancing Inclusion Scholarship Program (formerly the GHC Scholarship program) is now accepting applications for students, faculty, boot camps. Gives women and non-binary individuals with resources to build tech careers. https://ghc.anitab.org/attend/scholarships/

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

"If you can write one short story a week, it doesn't matter what the quality is to start – at least you’re practicing. At the end of the year you have 52 short stories. And I defy you to write 52 bad ones. It can’t be done. After 30 or 40 weeks, all of a sudden a story will come that is wonderful – just wonderful. That’s what happened to me...." --Ray Bradbury

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

Swag of years past

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

The FDA has approved an antibody drug called omalizumab (brand name Xolair) as an injection to lessen allergic reactions to foods in people ages 1 and up. The drug works by binding to a class of antibodies called immunoglobulin E, preventing them from triggering an allergic response. https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/fda-approves-first-drug-to-lessen-food-allergies-before-accidental-eating/

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

We thought we knew how Voyager would end. The power would gradually, inevitably, run down. The instruments would shut off, one by one. The signal would get fainter. Eventually either the last instrument would fail for lack of power, or the signal would be lost.

We didn’t expect that it would go mad.
https://crookedtimber.org/2024/02/19/death-lonely-death/

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

A teenager brings home her new boyfriend to meet her parents. They’re disgusted by his haircut, tattoos, piercings.

Afterwards, the girl’s mom says, “Honey, he doesn’t seem to be a very nice boy.”

“Oh come on Mom” says the daughter. “If he wasn’t nice, would he be doing 500 hours of community service?”

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

Any self-respecting software QA professional knows that they should pay attention to quality metrics. But which ones? Consult this list to see what matters for your team. https://www.functionize.com/blog/10-key-kpis-driving-continuous-improvement-in-qa-teams

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

TIL There was an episode of “Gilligan’s Island” about doing Hamlet as a musical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKMOClN9ITg

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

If you’re a cat lover (and who isn’t?) Amsterdam is the place for you. https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/see-and-do/amsterdam-for-cat-lovers

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

The number of people who die after a breast cancer diagnosis in England has decreased by two-thirds since the 1990s, a study of more than half a million women has shown. 'We knew that mortality had reduced during the past 20 years, but we didn’t know by how much.' (Subscription required but it's pretty much all in the headline.) https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02075-w

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

Do you have a grassroots effort to promote community control over data and tech? Are you building something new?

Apply for the Data Empowerment Fund: $50K or $100K
🚨🚨🚨Proposals due March 5!🚨

(Found elsewhere, I have no affiliation) https://dataempowerment.fund

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

The number of no-kill shelters is at an all-time high with Vermont, New Hampshire and Delaware now operating as 'no-kill' states. In 2022 nearly 57% of US shelters achieved no-kill status, which is amazing progress considering that number was 24% in 2016.

https://bestfriends.org/stories/julie-castle-blog/best-friends-2022-dataset-points-no-kill-progress

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

You're not imagining things – USB memory sticks are getting worse
https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/07/failed_usb_sticks/

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

The Human Element in AI-Driven Testing Strategies

AI can do a lot. But it lacks human understanding and intuition… so QA testers aren’t out of a job. Yet.
https://www.functionize.com/blog/the-human-element-in-ai-driven-testing-strategies

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

The toothbrush DDoS attack: How misinformation spreads in the cybersecurity world
I'm just here for "Tooth factor authentication" tbh.
https://grahamcluley.com/the-toothbrush-ddos-attack-how-misinformation-spreads-in-the-cybersecurity-world/

estherschindler, 3 months ago to random

Flipped Bit Could Mark The End Of Voyager 1‘s Interstellar Mission
Flight controllers have determined that the problem lies within the one remaining FDS on board (the backup FDS failed back in 1981), most likely thanks to a single bit of corrupted memory.
https://hackaday.com/2024/02/09/flipped-bit-could-mark-the-end-of-voyager-1s-interstellar-mission/

estherschindler, 4 months ago to random

Microsoft is bringing the Linux 'sudo' feature to Windows Server 2025, offering a new way for admins to elevate privileges for console applications. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-bringing-the-linux-sudo-command-to-windows-server/

estherschindler, 4 months ago to random

HIVE MIND: What sins have you seen committed in the name of #Agile?

I'm collecting input for an article. I think you might enjoy contributing. For more info, see https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm0jff8J4z9HmPkOt1cCrN7gGMLE4-vP7WKg8oV-034/edit?usp=sharing

estherschindler, 4 months ago to random

American candy has not advanced in two decades. Innovation has ceased. We have become complacent and stagnant, and a national initiative to regain our confectionary edge is needed, stat. https://www.startribune.com/its-time-for-a-new-halloween-candy/600312371/

estherschindler, 4 months ago to random

DocuSign has revealed that it’s laying off 6% of its workforce, impacting some 400 employees.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/06/docusign-lays-off-6-of-workforce-as-reported-private-equity-takeover-talks-stall/

estherschindler, 4 months ago to random

The history of checkboxes and radio buttons in user interfaces https://tonsky.me/blog/checkbox/