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Updated October 5, 2024
SPA, History API, and hash links 11 min read -------------------------------------------- October 5, 2024 web How I relunctantly adopted a SPA style for roastidio.us web site and my struggle with backward and forward navigations Pass data from site A to site B 8 min read ------------------------------------------ January 19, 2023 web How to pass data between 2 websites, with no trust or shared secret established between the 2 websites? Punt The Email That You Don't Want To Reply Yet 6 min read ---------------------------------------------------------- September 1, 2022 email If you got an email that you know that you need to reply, but for whatever reason you also don't want to reply too soon. What are you going to do? SPAM blacklisting is out of control 11 min read ----------------------------------------------- February 4, 2022 email If you got shuned by the society not because of what you did but what your neighbor did, you will cry bloody injustice. This is exactly what is happening in SPAM blacklisting. Deploy a 32bit application to fly.io 14 min read ------------------------------------------------ November 20, 2021 web fly.io gives you upto 3 256MB VMs in the free tier. 256MB is not a whole lot for a modern application; How to make the most use of it? You may want to deploy in 32 bit. Search in Roastidio.us 7 min read --------------------------------- August 30, 2021 roastidious Roastidio.us recently gained full text search capabilities! We can't challenge Google (yet), but now you can find interesting contents curated by you and your fellow roasters, from within Roastidio.us. The perfect sidekick to Roastidio.us 5 min read ----------------------------------------------- June 22, 2021 roastidious Roastidio.us lets you leave comments on any blog posts, news articles, podcasts, as long as they are publicly accessible. However, where do you get those interesting links that you want to visit, and possibly roast? You can hunt down hundreds of websites, or you can see what is trending on social networks. The former will waste your time and the latter will blind your sights. AirSS will help you.. Modal is considered harmful 9 min read -------------------------------------- June 9, 2021 web Modal is a way to mimic a pop-up window in a webpage. Instead of a real native pop-up with all the annoying nature in it, a modal is implemented with HTML/CSS/Javascript, so it is actually just a part of the page, and only looks like a modal dialog. They are everywhere; but do they really make sense now? How to write Javascript like Elixir 17 min read ----------------------------------------------- March 22, 2021 web Javascript has a concurrent programming model that centers around promises, async functions and the await primitive. However, I want to use the conceptually simpler and more robust actor model that is widely used in the Elixir/Erlang world. Can I do it? Let's find out. Hotwire Turbo Experience 21 min read ------------------------------------ January 15, 2021 web Turbo is a new way to communicate between the javascript client side and the serverside, developed by the great folks at Basecamp. This blog post is a summary of my brief experience with Turbo
SPA, History API, and hash links 11 min read -------------------------------------------- October 5, 2024 web How I relunctantly adopted a SPA style for roastidio.us web site and my struggle with backward and forward navigations Pass data from site A to site B 8 min read ------------------------------------------ January 19, 2023 web How to pass data between 2 websites, with no trust or shared secret established between the 2 websites? Punt The Email That You Don't Want To Reply Yet 6 min read ---------------------------------------------------------- September 1, 2022 email If you got an email that you know that you need to reply, but for whatever reason you also don't want to reply too soon. What are you going to do? SPAM blacklisting is out of control 11 min read ----------------------------------------------- February 4, 2022 email If you got shuned by the society not because of what you did but what your neighbor did, you will cry bloody injustice. This is exactly what is happening in SPAM blacklisting. Deploy a 32bit application to fly.io 14 min read ------------------------------------------------ November 20, 2021 web fly.io gives you upto 3 256MB VMs in the free tier. 256MB is not a whole lot for a modern application; How to make the most use of it? You may want to deploy in 32 bit. Search in Roastidio.us 7 min read --------------------------------- August 30, 2021 roastidious Roastidio.us recently gained full text search capabilities! We can't challenge Google (yet), but now you can find interesting contents curated by you and your fellow roasters, from within Roastidio.us. The perfect sidekick to Roastidio.us 5 min read ----------------------------------------------- June 22, 2021 roastidious Roastidio.us lets you leave comments on any blog posts, news articles, podcasts, as long as they are publicly accessible. However, where do you get those interesting links that you want to visit, and possibly roast? You can hunt down hundreds of websites, or you can see what is trending on social networks. The former will waste your time and the latter will blind your sights. AirSS will help you.. Modal is considered harmful 9 min read -------------------------------------- June 9, 2021 web Modal is a way to mimic a pop-up window in a webpage. Instead of a real native pop-up with all the annoying nature in it, a modal is implemented with HTML/CSS/Javascript, so it is actually just a part of the page, and only looks like a modal dialog. They are everywhere; but do they really make sense now? How to write Javascript like Elixir 17 min read ----------------------------------------------- March 22, 2021 web Javascript has a concurrent programming model that centers around promises, async functions and the await primitive. However, I want to use the conceptually simpler and more robust actor model that is widely used in the Elixir/Erlang world. Can I do it? Let's find out. Hotwire Turbo Experience 21 min read ------------------------------------ January 15, 2021 web Turbo is a new way to communicate between the javascript client side and the serverside, developed by the great folks at Basecamp. This blog post is a summary of my brief experience with Turbo
dominikhofer.me
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Updated October 3, 2024
A list of things I like ----------------------- This is not exhaustive, but should get you a pretty good overview of who I am :) Noir thrillers (books & movies), running, reading a good book, cozy evenings with loved ones, trying out new cooking recipes, rainy days in big cities, getting lost in random rabbit holes, making plans about the future daydreaming, collecting inspiration (for one of my thousand project ideas), working in trains, deep house (or whatever genre Elderbrook and BUNT. fit into), the feeling after coming home from the gym, thinking and philosophising about stuff I find interesting right at that moment (and now writing about it too), baby goats & dogs, biographies of inspiring people, true-crime podcasts, Liverpool FC, Bern, strolling through book stores, NOCCO, El Tony Mate, the smell of a summer thunderstorm, street photography, bringing things to live with code, minimalism (especially as a design style), sushi, pokĆ© bowls, simple living, board game nights with friends, ā¦ (Plus 1000 other things I forgot to write down and will add later.) Where to find me ---------------- I try to reduce my social media consumption as much as possible. Thatās why my current main hub is this website. If you want to reach out, have a chat or create something together, you can also find me on Mastodon, or simply write me an email (the old school way). And donāt forget to subscribe to my RSS feed to keep up to date with the things I put out into this world! What I did in the past ---------------------- 2024 ---- ### WYDE Clean Webflow one-pager for a real estate project. ### Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bern ### KUP Legal Minimal Webflow site for a law firm. ### Bloq Labs Webflow site for the agency I work at. ### Casa Calocita Webflow site for a co-living location in Costa Rica. ### France Lived in Nice/Lyon for three weeks. ### Midpoint Webflow site for a film agency. ### RAW Webflow site for a software startup (EPFL Lausanne spin-off). ### Threatray Webflow site for an AI Cybersecurity Startup 2023 ---- ### Oxial Webflow site for a modern GRC solution. ### RENA Webflow site for an e-commerce jewlery store. ### South Korea Lived in Seoul for a month. ### Seeger Webflow site for a restaurant. ### Lead Webflow Developer Zurich ### Lizard Code components & overrides for Framer. 2022 ---- ### Verkehrsfachschule Webflow site for a training and education company. ### Fundtastic Webflow site for an NPO. ### Swiss qualification for university entrance (Passerelle) Bern 2020 ---- ### Content Manager/Designer Bern ### Persona Builder The final project for my apprenticeship, built with Nuxt.js. 2016 ---- ### Apprenticeship Media Designer Bern ### Media Designer education Biel Berufsbildungszentrum Biel Ā· Ā· ### Swiss Professional Baccalaureate (Technische Berufsmatur) Biel Berufsbildungszentrum Biel Ā· Ā·
A list of things I like ----------------------- This is not exhaustive, but should get you a pretty good overview of who I am :) Noir thrillers (books & movies), running, reading a good book, cozy evenings with loved ones, trying out new cooking recipes, rainy days in big cities, getting lost in random rabbit holes, making plans about the future daydreaming, collecting inspiration (for one of my thousand project ideas), working in trains, deep house (or whatever genre Elderbrook and BUNT. fit into), the feeling after coming home from the gym, thinking and philosophising about stuff I find interesting right at that moment (and now writing about it too), baby goats & dogs, biographies of inspiring people, true-crime podcasts, Liverpool FC, Bern, strolling through book stores, NOCCO, El Tony Mate, the smell of a summer thunderstorm, street photography, bringing things to live with code, minimalism (especially as a design style), sushi, pokĆ© bowls, simple living, board game nights with friends, ā¦ (Plus 1000 other things I forgot to write down and will add later.) Where to find me ---------------- I try to reduce my social media consumption as much as possible. Thatās why my current main hub is this website. If you want to reach out, have a chat or create something together, you can also find me on Mastodon, or simply write me an email (the old school way). And donāt forget to subscribe to my RSS feed to keep up to date with the things I put out into this world! What I did in the past ---------------------- 2024 ---- ### WYDE Clean Webflow one-pager for a real estate project. ### Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bern ### KUP Legal Minimal Webflow site for a law firm. ### Bloq Labs Webflow site for the agency I work at. ### Casa Calocita Webflow site for a co-living location in Costa Rica. ### France Lived in Nice/Lyon for three weeks. ### Midpoint Webflow site for a film agency. ### RAW Webflow site for a software startup (EPFL Lausanne spin-off). ### Threatray Webflow site for an AI Cybersecurity Startup 2023 ---- ### Oxial Webflow site for a modern GRC solution. ### RENA Webflow site for an e-commerce jewlery store. ### South Korea Lived in Seoul for a month. ### Seeger Webflow site for a restaurant. ### Lead Webflow Developer Zurich ### Lizard Code components & overrides for Framer. 2022 ---- ### Verkehrsfachschule Webflow site for a training and education company. ### Fundtastic Webflow site for an NPO. ### Swiss qualification for university entrance (Passerelle) Bern 2020 ---- ### Content Manager/Designer Bern ### Persona Builder The final project for my apprenticeship, built with Nuxt.js. 2016 ---- ### Apprenticeship Media Designer Bern ### Media Designer education Biel Berufsbildungszentrum Biel Ā· Ā· ### Swiss Professional Baccalaureate (Technische Berufsmatur) Biel Berufsbildungszentrum Biel Ā· Ā·
rishikeshs.com
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Updated October 3, 2024
##### Last updated on 03-10-2024 Iām currently in š **Abu Dhabi** ! The local time here is ā° **Loading...** Loading... ### What am I Working on? * Iām currently umemployed, so mostly looking for a job most of the time. * Trying to revive 10+1 Things a newsletter I started few years back. * Working on some side projects ! ### Now in Numbers š Running ---------- 263.6 km Goal: 600 km š¶ Walk ------- 442 km Goal: 1000 km š Swimming ----------- 19.7 km Goal: 100 km š° Subscribers -------------- 2711 Goal: 4000 š Portfolio Returns -------------------- 17.24% Target: +14% š§ Body Fat % ------------- 32.5 % Target: <25% _Unlike other information, this tile data is updated daily from a Google Sheet and was last updated on 10/15/2024, 12:37:12 AM IST. This experiment is a part of a personal dashboard I'm working on, inspired by the Quantified Self concept._ ### What Am I Reading? * The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus * Exercised by Daniel Lieberman * Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach _I read 3-4 books in parallel most of the time on my e-book reader ._ ### What Am I Learning? * Learning more about Energy Systems and Modelling from the lectures of Tom Brown * Trying to learn more about stock markets on Varsity a great initiative by Zerodha . * Trying to learn Python by following the curriculum at University of Helsinki ### My Workout Regime Iām currently focusing on transforming my body and bringing my body fat down to below 25%. That means a lot of protein and long walks to ensure that Iām in a calorie deficit while gaining muscle and losing fat. These days, I work out four days a week at the gym following Trainer Winnyās beginner plan . Itās mainly a mix of compound exercises like bench press, overhead press, barbell row, squat, and deadlift. Iām nursing an ankle sprain, so squats and running are out of the equation, at least for a couple of weeks. Summer is officially over, and the weather is getting nicer day by day. Iām itching to run, but I guess Iāll have to wait and focus on rehab. #### If you found my now page interesting, checkout āThenā , an archive of all my āNowā pages. ###### This is a ānow pageā inspired by Derek Sivers, and you should make one too.
##### Last updated on 03-10-2024 Iām currently in š **Abu Dhabi** ! The local time here is ā° **Loading...** Loading... ### What am I Working on? * Iām currently umemployed, so mostly looking for a job most of the time. * Trying to revive 10+1 Things a newsletter I started few years back. * Working on some side projects ! ### Now in Numbers š Running ---------- 263.6 km Goal: 600 km š¶ Walk ------- 442 km Goal: 1000 km š Swimming ----------- 19.7 km Goal: 100 km š° Subscribers -------------- 2711 Goal: 4000 š Portfolio Returns -------------------- 17.24% Target: +14% š§ Body Fat % ------------- 32.5 % Target: <25% _Unlike other information, this tile data is updated daily from a Google Sheet and was last updated on 10/15/2024, 12:37:12 AM IST. This experiment is a part of a personal dashboard I'm working on, inspired by the Quantified Self concept._ ### What Am I Reading? * The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus * Exercised by Daniel Lieberman * Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach _I read 3-4 books in parallel most of the time on my e-book reader ._ ### What Am I Learning? * Learning more about Energy Systems and Modelling from the lectures of Tom Brown * Trying to learn more about stock markets on Varsity a great initiative by Zerodha . * Trying to learn Python by following the curriculum at University of Helsinki ### My Workout Regime Iām currently focusing on transforming my body and bringing my body fat down to below 25%. That means a lot of protein and long walks to ensure that Iām in a calorie deficit while gaining muscle and losing fat. These days, I work out four days a week at the gym following Trainer Winnyās beginner plan . Itās mainly a mix of compound exercises like bench press, overhead press, barbell row, squat, and deadlift. Iām nursing an ankle sprain, so squats and running are out of the equation, at least for a couple of weeks. Summer is officially over, and the weather is getting nicer day by day. Iām itching to run, but I guess Iāll have to wait and focus on rehab. #### If you found my now page interesting, checkout āThenā , an archive of all my āNowā pages. ###### This is a ānow pageā inspired by Derek Sivers, and you should make one too.
camillamia.com
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Updated October 2, 2024
Hi, Iām Camilla. ---------------- #### Iām here to help you feel at home and at ease in your body _ā so you are able to live the life you want to live._ ### How can I help you feel more **ALIVE** in your body? I have an injury, discomfort, or blockages in my body and want to become pain-free and feel at ease: #### I want osteopathic treatment A bit more about me ------------------- I am an authorized **physiotherapist**, **osteopathy** student, and a **movement** teacher. I help big-hearted humans find **more aliveness and freedom in their bodies** through **osteopathic treatment, breathwork** and **movement**. #### **I truly believe that when we feel at ease and free in our bodies, we will show up in the world feeling more empowered and joyful!** Iām based in **Copenhagen, Denmark**, where you can find me giving treatments to clients in two osteopathy clinics. My osteopathic treatments help to remove/limit pain and discomfort, aid healing, and help people feel more at home in their body. Iām a bit of a geek when it comes to all things science, anatomy, mind & movement! Diving into my own body & mind through osteopathy, movement , meditation, and self-reflection has helped me feel so much more empowered and alive in my own skin. **I want to help others get rid of pain and discomfort and find that feeling of freedom in their own body too!** When Iām not in the osteopathy clinic, doing acrobatics, jumping in the canals of Copenhagen for a swim, or geeking out on books related to all things movement, spirituality and psychology, youāll find me spending time with the people I love, or planning out my next adventure to come.
Hi, Iām Camilla. ---------------- #### Iām here to help you feel at home and at ease in your body _ā so you are able to live the life you want to live._ ### How can I help you feel more **ALIVE** in your body? I have an injury, discomfort, or blockages in my body and want to become pain-free and feel at ease: #### I want osteopathic treatment A bit more about me ------------------- I am an authorized **physiotherapist**, **osteopathy** student, and a **movement** teacher. I help big-hearted humans find **more aliveness and freedom in their bodies** through **osteopathic treatment, breathwork** and **movement**. #### **I truly believe that when we feel at ease and free in our bodies, we will show up in the world feeling more empowered and joyful!** Iām based in **Copenhagen, Denmark**, where you can find me giving treatments to clients in two osteopathy clinics. My osteopathic treatments help to remove/limit pain and discomfort, aid healing, and help people feel more at home in their body. Iām a bit of a geek when it comes to all things science, anatomy, mind & movement! Diving into my own body & mind through osteopathy, movement , meditation, and self-reflection has helped me feel so much more empowered and alive in my own skin. **I want to help others get rid of pain and discomfort and find that feeling of freedom in their own body too!** When Iām not in the osteopathy clinic, doing acrobatics, jumping in the canals of Copenhagen for a swim, or geeking out on books related to all things movement, spirituality and psychology, youāll find me spending time with the people I love, or planning out my next adventure to come.
camillamia.com
/now
Updated October 2, 2024
#### What Iām currently reading, working on, and trying out. Find out belowā¦ #### IāM CURRENTLY WORKING ON: 1\. I just finished my first month working in AAO osteopathy clinics in Copenhagen. I see clients with back pain, stress-related symptoms, digestive problems, shoulder injuries, and so on, every day. Iām so very grateful to be a part of a clinic community with people that really care and that I get to learn from my osteopathy peers whoāve been in the field for way longer than I! 2\. Iāve partnered up with brands I LOVE, to provide a discount for my readers/followers and earn a bit on commission to support myself during my studies. Iāve partnered with Mukishoes (10% off: CAMIMUKI) and Moonchild Yoga Wear (15% off: CAMILLAMIIA). 3\. I started teaching donation-based workshops a while ago (with my bestie Julia :\* ). Workshops in floorwork, handstands andĀ acroyoga and donating all the proceeds to a good cause! I have the urge to start that back up again so keep an eye out for new events here. 4\. I finished writing a free ebook for everyone struggling with aching wrists in their yoga practice or anyone in need of strengthen their wrists to prepare for yoga poses such as plank pose, arm balances, and handstand. If you want to feel ease and stability in your wrists you can sign-up here to receive it in your inbox!š¤øāāļø #### THINGS IāVE ENJOYED RECENTLY: 1\. I read the book Breath by James Nestor and I cannot recommend it enough!!! Itās a great and informative book on how much our breathing habits affect our lives told through personal experiences. Super insightful and definitely taught me things I didnāt know and made me change the way I breathe for the better and I already feel the difference. Again: I cannot recommend this book enough! 2\. Iām enjoying my aeropress a lot these days. Making myself a really good cup of coffee and bringing it outside on the nearest square. I like to sit there in the sunshine, sip my coffee, and scribble down some thoughts on paper or look at the sky and the trees. A great way to start slow days! 3\. Iām dealing with an injury in my right shoulder at the moment BUT itās giving me an opportunity to experience dealing with an injury, which only makes me a better physiotherapist so I can relate to my patients better. Iām in the process of finding out how much I need to scale back on my regular acroyoga and handstand practice to give my body the rest it needs while building a new habit of doing my daily physiotherapy exercises so I can recover. 4\. A banana protein pancake recipe that some dear friends recently shared with me! Soooo delicious. * * * This page was last updated on October 2, 2024; NOW page inspired byĀ Derek Sivers. Interested in learning more about me?Ā Click here.
#### What Iām currently reading, working on, and trying out. Find out belowā¦ #### IāM CURRENTLY WORKING ON: 1\. I just finished my first month working in AAO osteopathy clinics in Copenhagen. I see clients with back pain, stress-related symptoms, digestive problems, shoulder injuries, and so on, every day. Iām so very grateful to be a part of a clinic community with people that really care and that I get to learn from my osteopathy peers whoāve been in the field for way longer than I! 2\. Iāve partnered up with brands I LOVE, to provide a discount for my readers/followers and earn a bit on commission to support myself during my studies. Iāve partnered with Mukishoes (10% off: CAMIMUKI) and Moonchild Yoga Wear (15% off: CAMILLAMIIA). 3\. I started teaching donation-based workshops a while ago (with my bestie Julia :\* ). Workshops in floorwork, handstands andĀ acroyoga and donating all the proceeds to a good cause! I have the urge to start that back up again so keep an eye out for new events here. 4\. I finished writing a free ebook for everyone struggling with aching wrists in their yoga practice or anyone in need of strengthen their wrists to prepare for yoga poses such as plank pose, arm balances, and handstand. If you want to feel ease and stability in your wrists you can sign-up here to receive it in your inbox!š¤øāāļø #### THINGS IāVE ENJOYED RECENTLY: 1\. I read the book Breath by James Nestor and I cannot recommend it enough!!! Itās a great and informative book on how much our breathing habits affect our lives told through personal experiences. Super insightful and definitely taught me things I didnāt know and made me change the way I breathe for the better and I already feel the difference. Again: I cannot recommend this book enough! 2\. Iām enjoying my aeropress a lot these days. Making myself a really good cup of coffee and bringing it outside on the nearest square. I like to sit there in the sunshine, sip my coffee, and scribble down some thoughts on paper or look at the sky and the trees. A great way to start slow days! 3\. Iām dealing with an injury in my right shoulder at the moment BUT itās giving me an opportunity to experience dealing with an injury, which only makes me a better physiotherapist so I can relate to my patients better. Iām in the process of finding out how much I need to scale back on my regular acroyoga and handstand practice to give my body the rest it needs while building a new habit of doing my daily physiotherapy exercises so I can recover. 4\. A banana protein pancake recipe that some dear friends recently shared with me! Soooo delicious. * * * This page was last updated on October 2, 2024; NOW page inspired byĀ Derek Sivers. Interested in learning more about me?Ā Click here.
floraincognita.com
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Updated October 1, 2024
### More than 30.000 plant species Identify more than 30.000 plant species with the Flora Incognita app and expand your plant knowledge. ### Save your plant observations Save your observations and thus make an important contribution to science. ### Extensive plant fact sheets Learn many interesting facts about plants, e.g. characteristics, protection status and distribution. ### Free of charge and advertising The Flora Incognita app is totally free of charge and advertising and even works without a constant internet connection. This makes it a perfect tool for educational purposes in schools, universities and nature conservation initiatives.
### More than 30.000 plant species Identify more than 30.000 plant species with the Flora Incognita app and expand your plant knowledge. ### Save your plant observations Save your observations and thus make an important contribution to science. ### Extensive plant fact sheets Learn many interesting facts about plants, e.g. characteristics, protection status and distribution. ### Free of charge and advertising The Flora Incognita app is totally free of charge and advertising and even works without a constant internet connection. This makes it a perfect tool for educational purposes in schools, universities and nature conservation initiatives.
bhavana.org.in
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Updated October 1, 2024
BhÄvanÄ The mathematics magazine A publication of the Bhavana Trust BhÄvanÄ * current issue * archives * **subscribe** * policies * about * for authors Ā volume 8 Ā Ā·Ā issue 4 Ā Ā·Ā October 2024 contents Fifty Golden Years with Ramanujan ### Bruce Berndt in Conversation with Atul Dixit A Coffee Table Book ### By Vivek Borkar, and the story of the Scottish CafĆ© by Chris Zielinski Two early relativists, and their legacies ### Rajinder Singh and A.R. Prasanna
BhÄvanÄ The mathematics magazine A publication of the Bhavana Trust BhÄvanÄ * current issue * archives * **subscribe** * policies * about * for authors Ā volume 8 Ā Ā·Ā issue 4 Ā Ā·Ā October 2024 contents Fifty Golden Years with Ramanujan ### Bruce Berndt in Conversation with Atul Dixit A Coffee Table Book ### By Vivek Borkar, and the story of the Scottish CafĆ© by Chris Zielinski Two early relativists, and their legacies ### Rajinder Singh and A.R. Prasanna
bradonomics.com
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Updated October 1, 2024
After a 21 year break from the military, I joined the Tennessee Air National Guard. I still havenāt been on the jiu-jitsu mats since COVID. Technically Iām still working for Nebo but Iām on orders for military job training until the spring. Iām in Maryland at Fort Meade attended the Defense Information School for Mass Communications. Previous Updates ---------------- ### October 2022 Iām working as a backend developer at an agency in Atlanta called Nebo. I havenāt been on the jiu-jitsu mats since pre-COVID. I crashed my bike back in the summer and injured my wrist. I was out of the saddle for about a month. After healing I did my first over-night cycling trip. 100 miles over two days along the Chief Ladiga and Silver Comet Trails. ### July 2022 Iām working as a backend developer at an agency in Atlanta called Nebo. I havenāt been on the jiu-jitsu mats since pre-COVID. Now that summer is here Iām cycling again. Or I was until I crashed a few weeks ago and injured my wrist. Now Iām just counting the days until I can get back in the saddle. ### January 2022 Iām working as a backend developer at an agency in Atlanta called Nebo. I havenāt been on the jiu-jitsu mats since pre-COVID and now that winter has come, Iām no longer cycling. Iām just staying home and getting fat. ### August 2021 I took a six-month contract to work with Leidos building the Health Resources and Services Administrationās Telehealth website. I started learning Ruby on Rails about a year ago. Last November I started building Portholes, an alternative to Instapaper. Iām still trying to decide if I want to put effort into a web agency; and if so, what products or services to offer. I started cycling in the summer of 2017, mostly to rehab my knee after surgery. After my knee was stronger, I returned to jiu-jitsu the following summer and continued riding as a way of increasing my cardiovascular fitness. Those rides were about 4 miles. In the summer of 2020, COVID kept me off the jiu-jitsu mats so I started longer ridesāabout 8-to-10 miles. The longer rides have continued this summer. I have long believed that book recommendations is an unsolvable problem. StoryGraph is taking a stab at it and looks promising. ### July 2017 After 8 years in Thailand and 19 years total, Iām back in Alabama and back on the farm. When Iām not mending fence rows or raking hay, Iām working for Travel Tripper as a web developer on their agency team. ### April 2017 Iām back in the States and looking for work. Iād prefer to continue working as a web developer, or some type of software developer. Although a network or systems admin position could be interesting. If you know anyone looking for a developer with an eclectic skill set, send them to my LinkedIn profile or if theyāre old school, pass them my PDF resume. ### November 2016 Mostly thinking about ways to make money. Iāve been in Thailand for seven years as I write this and the whole time Iāve been looking to start a business. Iāve tried a few things, but all of them failed. Now Iām working on a website service for the Thai market. Itās very early days, but weāve got an MVP and my Thai partner is making cold calls to see if this idea will fly.
After a 21 year break from the military, I joined the Tennessee Air National Guard. I still havenāt been on the jiu-jitsu mats since COVID. Technically Iām still working for Nebo but Iām on orders for military job training until the spring. Iām in Maryland at Fort Meade attended the Defense Information School for Mass Communications. Previous Updates ---------------- ### October 2022 Iām working as a backend developer at an agency in Atlanta called Nebo. I havenāt been on the jiu-jitsu mats since pre-COVID. I crashed my bike back in the summer and injured my wrist. I was out of the saddle for about a month. After healing I did my first over-night cycling trip. 100 miles over two days along the Chief Ladiga and Silver Comet Trails. ### July 2022 Iām working as a backend developer at an agency in Atlanta called Nebo. I havenāt been on the jiu-jitsu mats since pre-COVID. Now that summer is here Iām cycling again. Or I was until I crashed a few weeks ago and injured my wrist. Now Iām just counting the days until I can get back in the saddle. ### January 2022 Iām working as a backend developer at an agency in Atlanta called Nebo. I havenāt been on the jiu-jitsu mats since pre-COVID and now that winter has come, Iām no longer cycling. Iām just staying home and getting fat. ### August 2021 I took a six-month contract to work with Leidos building the Health Resources and Services Administrationās Telehealth website. I started learning Ruby on Rails about a year ago. Last November I started building Portholes, an alternative to Instapaper. Iām still trying to decide if I want to put effort into a web agency; and if so, what products or services to offer. I started cycling in the summer of 2017, mostly to rehab my knee after surgery. After my knee was stronger, I returned to jiu-jitsu the following summer and continued riding as a way of increasing my cardiovascular fitness. Those rides were about 4 miles. In the summer of 2020, COVID kept me off the jiu-jitsu mats so I started longer ridesāabout 8-to-10 miles. The longer rides have continued this summer. I have long believed that book recommendations is an unsolvable problem. StoryGraph is taking a stab at it and looks promising. ### July 2017 After 8 years in Thailand and 19 years total, Iām back in Alabama and back on the farm. When Iām not mending fence rows or raking hay, Iām working for Travel Tripper as a web developer on their agency team. ### April 2017 Iām back in the States and looking for work. Iād prefer to continue working as a web developer, or some type of software developer. Although a network or systems admin position could be interesting. If you know anyone looking for a developer with an eclectic skill set, send them to my LinkedIn profile or if theyāre old school, pass them my PDF resume. ### November 2016 Mostly thinking about ways to make money. Iāve been in Thailand for seven years as I write this and the whole time Iāve been looking to start a business. Iāve tried a few things, but all of them failed. Now Iām working on a website service for the Thai market. Itās very early days, but weāve got an MVP and my Thai partner is making cold calls to see if this idea will fly.
chiaracokieng.com
/now
Updated October 1, 2024
Email me anytime to talk about the topics below: chiara@chiaracokieng.com * * * Updated: 1 Oct 2024 | Berlin, Germany * I've quit my tech job at Forto. My last day is on October 11. * ā I just registered my business and am waiting on Finanzamt for my business tax ID. Business officially opens on October 1. * ā For my first offering, ā Iāve decided to do a group coaching program ("12-Week Expat Job Search Accelerator") for internationals in Germany to help them get their next English-language job in 3 months. * If that's you, schedule your free call to learn the exact reason why your current job search method is not working, and how to fix it. * ā Aside from that, I put together a ālearning mapā on the 5 most important skills I need to learn for small business entrepreneurship. Learning Map: Small Business Entrepreneurship * Iām doing the āShip 30ā course, a 30-day writing challenge to learn and practice ādigital writingā. * My post from 6 days ago was about how I went from wanting to move to Germany but not knowing anyone in Europe in October 2019, to signing a job offer in April 2020. Itās gotten 313 likes so far, which is the most likes I've ever gotten on a post to date. * I'm also getting a ton of leads from LinkedIn and am fully booked for the next two weeks. This was a pleasant surprise. * ā ā Finally, Iām addicted to padel (tennis) and trying not to play more than 2x per week š
Email me anytime to talk about the topics below: chiara@chiaracokieng.com * * * Updated: 1 Oct 2024 | Berlin, Germany * I've quit my tech job at Forto. My last day is on October 11. * ā I just registered my business and am waiting on Finanzamt for my business tax ID. Business officially opens on October 1. * ā For my first offering, ā Iāve decided to do a group coaching program ("12-Week Expat Job Search Accelerator") for internationals in Germany to help them get their next English-language job in 3 months. * If that's you, schedule your free call to learn the exact reason why your current job search method is not working, and how to fix it. * ā Aside from that, I put together a ālearning mapā on the 5 most important skills I need to learn for small business entrepreneurship. Learning Map: Small Business Entrepreneurship * Iām doing the āShip 30ā course, a 30-day writing challenge to learn and practice ādigital writingā. * My post from 6 days ago was about how I went from wanting to move to Germany but not knowing anyone in Europe in October 2019, to signing a job offer in April 2020. Itās gotten 313 likes so far, which is the most likes I've ever gotten on a post to date. * I'm also getting a ton of leads from LinkedIn and am fully booked for the next two weeks. This was a pleasant surprise. * ā ā Finally, Iām addicted to padel (tennis) and trying not to play more than 2x per week š
davidtang.page
/now
Updated October 1, 2024
What David is up to? -------------------- ā This is my _****now****_ page - what I'm working on now, looking into now, and interested in now. _Updated as of Oct 2024 from London, UK._ š¬ Furthering AI/ML in Health ----------------------------- I am looking into quantitative epidemiological methods of assessing behaviors and their relationship with diseases at Imperial College London, within the School of Public Health. I also help out with the Masters programmes that are run in the school (especially the MSc Health Data Analytics and Machine Learning). I am formally working towards a teaching certification within higher education. Accepted as an associate fellow in the Higher Education Academy. šļø Newsletter -------------- I am putting up a waitlist for a newsletter that is planned for 2024/25. This will cover my journey into healthtech, general and generative AI plus local AI events. š Join here for the waitlist. š Current reads and writes --------------------------- * Currently: the Mom test Coffee of the month ------------------- (sponsored post) š! I am now partnered with Coffeeworks, an independent coffee roaster in UK. If you like freshly roasted beans, then check them out! š¹ļø Messing around with DaVinci resolve. Also picking up Typescript. Might do Golang as my next one at somepoint. * * * Frequently Asked Questions: --------------------------- #### Q: What's a /now page? This is inspired by a movement started by a guy called Derek Sivers. I love the idea of a focused page, that is easy to type and find. Read about it here, and I also highlight that the origin story behind this idea is š„too! #### Q: How does it differ from the "about" page? The idea of this page is to address two main questions (that I get all the time): * "What are you up to these days?" * "I would like to align with your interests, can you help me with this?" I use this page as a self-check on myself. Recently coming back to it has let me refresh what I was thinking just a month ago (boy, do I need a dose of FOCUS). So if you do get referred to this page, don't take it personally. I do acknowledge your kind connection but just don't have the mental capacity to act on it now (perhaps in the future!). The __about page__ is a more historical viewpoint with an emphasis on timelines. I might be working on something tangential at any point, so this page is a nice section for things. (And saves you a a minute or two of scrolling past a story to get to present-day events). I try to keep this page updated, and it personally helps me prioritize what's happening currently. Whenever I think of taking up another project, or am shifting/pivoting my direction of focus - I can come back here and review everything.
What David is up to? -------------------- ā This is my _****now****_ page - what I'm working on now, looking into now, and interested in now. _Updated as of Oct 2024 from London, UK._ š¬ Furthering AI/ML in Health ----------------------------- I am looking into quantitative epidemiological methods of assessing behaviors and their relationship with diseases at Imperial College London, within the School of Public Health. I also help out with the Masters programmes that are run in the school (especially the MSc Health Data Analytics and Machine Learning). I am formally working towards a teaching certification within higher education. Accepted as an associate fellow in the Higher Education Academy. šļø Newsletter -------------- I am putting up a waitlist for a newsletter that is planned for 2024/25. This will cover my journey into healthtech, general and generative AI plus local AI events. š Join here for the waitlist. š Current reads and writes --------------------------- * Currently: the Mom test Coffee of the month ------------------- (sponsored post) š! I am now partnered with Coffeeworks, an independent coffee roaster in UK. If you like freshly roasted beans, then check them out! š¹ļø Messing around with DaVinci resolve. Also picking up Typescript. Might do Golang as my next one at somepoint. * * * Frequently Asked Questions: --------------------------- #### Q: What's a /now page? This is inspired by a movement started by a guy called Derek Sivers. I love the idea of a focused page, that is easy to type and find. Read about it here, and I also highlight that the origin story behind this idea is š„too! #### Q: How does it differ from the "about" page? The idea of this page is to address two main questions (that I get all the time): * "What are you up to these days?" * "I would like to align with your interests, can you help me with this?" I use this page as a self-check on myself. Recently coming back to it has let me refresh what I was thinking just a month ago (boy, do I need a dose of FOCUS). So if you do get referred to this page, don't take it personally. I do acknowledge your kind connection but just don't have the mental capacity to act on it now (perhaps in the future!). The __about page__ is a more historical viewpoint with an emphasis on timelines. I might be working on something tangential at any point, so this page is a nice section for things. (And saves you a a minute or two of scrolling past a story to get to present-day events). I try to keep this page updated, and it personally helps me prioritize what's happening currently. Whenever I think of taking up another project, or am shifting/pivoting my direction of focus - I can come back here and review everything.
stuartchaffe.co.uk
/now
Updated October 1, 2024
What Iām up to right now. --------------------------- * * * Here are the things Iām currently focused on,Ā in no particular order: **Triathlon training.** 2022 was the start of my triathlon journey. It began with a couple of olympic triās and gave me the hunger to progress. I enjoy the multi discipline activities which mixes up my week and has given me the opportunity to improve my lesser skills (bike and swim). Last year; 2023, I raced my first Ironman (70.3) ā 2025 is the year Iāll attempt a full Ironman(!!!)ā¦ just saying that makes me shudder, training has started already. **Married life.** This year was full on organising a wedding in 6 months. We had the best day with our friends and family in Morocco ā it was perfect. Married life now in full swing. **Reading / Listening.** Current list: My nose tastes like swimming pools, by my good friend Sam Lightfinch Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry Recently completed: Never finished, another inspiring read by David Goggins Amerzonia: A Savage Journey Through The Americas Will, by Will Smith (Find a better book!) Canāt hurt me, David Goggins **Business.** This year has been steady, a healthy work / life balance. At one point I facilitated 4 workshops in one month from Sheffield and The Lake District to The Midlands and Cotswolds for a mix of clients; A law firm, a business with an app created to improve medical tracking in schools and trusts, an environmental company focusing on improving the local water quality and a trust website redesign. The latest website went live this year which was a pleasure to work on: otilloswimrun.comĀ & gruvi.tv **Travelling.** What a year. We started the year the other side of the world, the ānow wifeā was offered a secondment in Australia for 6 weeks. Naturally, I joined her ā you must take these opportunities! Of course, we sandwiched that with trips to The Phillipines and Borneo. We had a couple of trips to Morocco ā to check out the wedding venue and of course for the ceremony. We have one final trip to see our friends get married in Vegas. * * * This page is inspired by Derek Siverās now page suggestion. _Last updated, Oct 2024._
What Iām up to right now. --------------------------- * * * Here are the things Iām currently focused on,Ā in no particular order: **Triathlon training.** 2022 was the start of my triathlon journey. It began with a couple of olympic triās and gave me the hunger to progress. I enjoy the multi discipline activities which mixes up my week and has given me the opportunity to improve my lesser skills (bike and swim). Last year; 2023, I raced my first Ironman (70.3) ā 2025 is the year Iāll attempt a full Ironman(!!!)ā¦ just saying that makes me shudder, training has started already. **Married life.** This year was full on organising a wedding in 6 months. We had the best day with our friends and family in Morocco ā it was perfect. Married life now in full swing. **Reading / Listening.** Current list: My nose tastes like swimming pools, by my good friend Sam Lightfinch Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry Recently completed: Never finished, another inspiring read by David Goggins Amerzonia: A Savage Journey Through The Americas Will, by Will Smith (Find a better book!) Canāt hurt me, David Goggins **Business.** This year has been steady, a healthy work / life balance. At one point I facilitated 4 workshops in one month from Sheffield and The Lake District to The Midlands and Cotswolds for a mix of clients; A law firm, a business with an app created to improve medical tracking in schools and trusts, an environmental company focusing on improving the local water quality and a trust website redesign. The latest website went live this year which was a pleasure to work on: otilloswimrun.comĀ & gruvi.tv **Travelling.** What a year. We started the year the other side of the world, the ānow wifeā was offered a secondment in Australia for 6 weeks. Naturally, I joined her ā you must take these opportunities! Of course, we sandwiched that with trips to The Phillipines and Borneo. We had a couple of trips to Morocco ā to check out the wedding venue and of course for the ceremony. We have one final trip to see our friends get married in Vegas. * * * This page is inspired by Derek Siverās now page suggestion. _Last updated, Oct 2024._
dagshub.com
/about
Updated September 30, 2024
The AI platform for vision, audio, and document data --------------------------------------------------------- Create high quality datasets and build better models by curating and annotating data, tracking experiments, and evaluating models in one place Over 45,000 data scientists and 800Ā organizations use DagsHub Bring structure to your unstructured ML projects ------------------------------------------------ DagsHub easily integrates with your MLOps stack ----------------------------------------------- Over 35,000 data scientists and 700 teams build ML with Dagshub --------------------------------------------------------------- Since we started using Dagshub, we have been able to significantly reduce the time it takes to run experiments. With streamlined experiment management and version control capabilities, we can quickly iterate and optimize our models, leading to faster results and more efficient workflows. This has been a game-changer for our team at Mana.bio. DagsHub has been an integral part of our success. We needed an organized framework for our ML workflows and DagsHubās philosophy and tools made it the perfect fit. Weāve been using DagsHub for a long time and canāt imagine working on ML projects without it. As an ML practitioner and instructor DagsHub is pretty amazing. Designed near perfectly for collaborative data science and just as good for teaching. It has integrations with everything you need: GitHub, MLflow, Label Studio, and DVC. Do yourself a favor and check out DagsHub. It has a small learning curve but once you do one project youāll have a hard time using anything else. Dagshub has revolutionized Forcuraās ability to manage and extract data that ultimately benefits our clients. Dagshubās expertise elevates our data operations, providing us the foundation to innovate our core functionality and empower new solutions. See how customers succeed with Dagshub Some cool ML treats for you to check out ------------------------------------------
The AI platform for vision, audio, and document data --------------------------------------------------------- Create high quality datasets and build better models by curating and annotating data, tracking experiments, and evaluating models in one place Over 45,000 data scientists and 800Ā organizations use DagsHub Bring structure to your unstructured ML projects ------------------------------------------------ DagsHub easily integrates with your MLOps stack ----------------------------------------------- Over 35,000 data scientists and 700 teams build ML with Dagshub --------------------------------------------------------------- Since we started using Dagshub, we have been able to significantly reduce the time it takes to run experiments. With streamlined experiment management and version control capabilities, we can quickly iterate and optimize our models, leading to faster results and more efficient workflows. This has been a game-changer for our team at Mana.bio. DagsHub has been an integral part of our success. We needed an organized framework for our ML workflows and DagsHubās philosophy and tools made it the perfect fit. Weāve been using DagsHub for a long time and canāt imagine working on ML projects without it. As an ML practitioner and instructor DagsHub is pretty amazing. Designed near perfectly for collaborative data science and just as good for teaching. It has integrations with everything you need: GitHub, MLflow, Label Studio, and DVC. Do yourself a favor and check out DagsHub. It has a small learning curve but once you do one project youāll have a hard time using anything else. Dagshub has revolutionized Forcuraās ability to manage and extract data that ultimately benefits our clients. Dagshubās expertise elevates our data operations, providing us the foundation to innovate our core functionality and empower new solutions. See how customers succeed with Dagshub Some cool ML treats for you to check out ------------------------------------------
benji.dog
/now
Updated September 30, 2024
This /now page highlights a few things that I'm working on and interested in now. * Living in Minneapolis, MN * Working as a Lead Mobile Engineer * Working on sparkles: a micropub client watching -------- * The Great British Bake Off * The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power * New Girl * Taskmaster * Twin Peaks For movie watch history, see /watched playing ------- * No Man's Sky * The Simpsons: Hit & Run * SP Football Life 2024 reading ------- * The Collected Raffles by E. W. Hornung For full read history, see /read other links ----------- * /changelog Last updated: Sep 30, 2024
This /now page highlights a few things that I'm working on and interested in now. * Living in Minneapolis, MN * Working as a Lead Mobile Engineer * Working on sparkles: a micropub client watching -------- * The Great British Bake Off * The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power * New Girl * Taskmaster * Twin Peaks For movie watch history, see /watched playing ------- * No Man's Sky * The Simpsons: Hit & Run * SP Football Life 2024 reading ------- * The Collected Raffles by E. W. Hornung For full read history, see /read other links ----------- * /changelog Last updated: Sep 30, 2024
brunopulis.com
/about
Updated September 30, 2024
Sobre mim --------- Com mais de 10 anos de experiĆŖncia em desenvolvimento web, descobri minha paixĆ£o por acessibilidade digital ao perceber como pequenas mudanƧas no cĆ³digo podem fazer uma enorme diferenƧa na vida das pessoas. Hoje, dedico meu trabalho a tornar a web mais inclusiva, ajudando pequenos empreendedores a alcanƧarem mais pessoas atravĆ©s de sites e aplicaƧƵes verdadeiramente acessĆveis. AlĆ©m do desenvolvimento, compartilho conhecimento atravĆ©s de palestras e consultorias, acreditando que a educaĆ§Ć£o Ć© o primeiro passo para uma web mais inclusiva. ServiƧos -------- SoluƧƵes que ofereƧo aos meus clientes. Ćltimos trabalhos ----------------- Blog ---- Artigos sobre acessibilidade, Obsidian, organizaĆ§Ć£o e opiniƵes pessoais. ### O que Ć© blogroll? Publicado 11 setembro, 2024 em Pessoal Nesse artigo vou te mostrar um conceito antigo que vale muito a pena usar no seu blog. Vamos trabalhar juntos? ----------------------- Estou sempre em busca de novos projetos e desafios interessantes. Se vocĆŖ quer tornar seu projeto digital acessĆvel, vamos conversar! Entre em contato
Sobre mim --------- Com mais de 10 anos de experiĆŖncia em desenvolvimento web, descobri minha paixĆ£o por acessibilidade digital ao perceber como pequenas mudanƧas no cĆ³digo podem fazer uma enorme diferenƧa na vida das pessoas. Hoje, dedico meu trabalho a tornar a web mais inclusiva, ajudando pequenos empreendedores a alcanƧarem mais pessoas atravĆ©s de sites e aplicaƧƵes verdadeiramente acessĆveis. AlĆ©m do desenvolvimento, compartilho conhecimento atravĆ©s de palestras e consultorias, acreditando que a educaĆ§Ć£o Ć© o primeiro passo para uma web mais inclusiva. ServiƧos -------- SoluƧƵes que ofereƧo aos meus clientes. Ćltimos trabalhos ----------------- Blog ---- Artigos sobre acessibilidade, Obsidian, organizaĆ§Ć£o e opiniƵes pessoais. ### O que Ć© blogroll? Publicado 11 setembro, 2024 em Pessoal Nesse artigo vou te mostrar um conceito antigo que vale muito a pena usar no seu blog. Vamos trabalhar juntos? ----------------------- Estou sempre em busca de novos projetos e desafios interessantes. Se vocĆŖ quer tornar seu projeto digital acessĆvel, vamos conversar! Entre em contato
jamesbvaughan.com
/now
Updated September 30, 2024
(This is a now page. If you have your own site, consider making one too!) Last updated on September 30, 2024. working ------- I recently passed 2 years at Arcol and Iām more excited about it than ever. I get to work on interesting and challenging problems with coworkers that I admire. (Weāre hiring! Email me if youāre interested.) climbing, slacklining, and running ---------------------------------- After a multi-year streak of struggling to maintain a regular exercise routine, Iāve finally got one to stick. Iām climbing twice a week, running 2-3 times a week, and getting together with some slackliners in Berkeley every Thursday evening. playing music ------------- Sadly, this has taken the backseat compared to the other two items on this list lately. Iām still spending some time practicing piano and guitar, but not enough to feel like Iām making much progress.
(This is a now page. If you have your own site, consider making one too!) Last updated on September 30, 2024. working ------- I recently passed 2 years at Arcol and Iām more excited about it than ever. I get to work on interesting and challenging problems with coworkers that I admire. (Weāre hiring! Email me if youāre interested.) climbing, slacklining, and running ---------------------------------- After a multi-year streak of struggling to maintain a regular exercise routine, Iāve finally got one to stick. Iām climbing twice a week, running 2-3 times a week, and getting together with some slackliners in Berkeley every Thursday evening. playing music ------------- Sadly, this has taken the backseat compared to the other two items on this list lately. Iām still spending some time practicing piano and guitar, but not enough to feel like Iām making much progress.
beccais.online
/about
Updated September 29, 2024
š Iām Becca, an indie Apple platforms developer by night, software engineering manager by day, Mum, tech tinkerer, reader, runner and occasional gamer. Iām currently working on Chronicling, and mostly active on Mastodon. Before working in tech, I did a PhD in Geophysics at the University of Oxford. You can follow this blog via various feeds, follow occasional updates via my newsletter, or drop me an email. Podcast Appearances ------------------- * 2023-10-03 - Launched with Charlie Chapman - Ep. 67 Chronicling * 2024-09-26 - iPad Pros with Tim Chaten - Ep. 207 Chronicling
š Iām Becca, an indie Apple platforms developer by night, software engineering manager by day, Mum, tech tinkerer, reader, runner and occasional gamer. Iām currently working on Chronicling, and mostly active on Mastodon. Before working in tech, I did a PhD in Geophysics at the University of Oxford. You can follow this blog via various feeds, follow occasional updates via my newsletter, or drop me an email. Podcast Appearances ------------------- * 2023-10-03 - Launched with Charlie Chapman - Ep. 67 Chronicling * 2024-09-26 - iPad Pros with Tim Chaten - Ep. 207 Chronicling
beccais.online
/now
Updated September 29, 2024
Indie Developer --------------- My first app, Chronicling, has been out for a little over a year. After adding significant new features with iOS 17 and 18, Iāve been taking the time to work on improving the basics, including onboarding and performance. Speaking -------- I recently had the opportunity to speak at iOSDevUK in Aberystwyth. It was an excellent conference in a beautiful location and Iād love to go back in future. Hopefully Iāll be speaking at another event soon, so Iām keeping the slides freshā¦ Indie Web --------- Iām enjoying the resurgence of personal websites. I fondly remember the days of StumbleUpon and Iām enjoying dipping my toes in and experimenting with 11ty. A mention in this excellent article by Robb Knight is likely the closest I will ever get to the HackerNews front page! (N.B. I am by no means a web developer, this is all new and fun for me). Reading ------- I was an avid reader as a teenager, but like many people struggled to keep up the pace through university. Many years later Iām enjoying prioritising reading again. I recently read The Riddle of the Labyrinth by Margalit Fox, a history of the decipherment of Linear B. I loved the balance of technical detail on how it is even possible to decipher an unknown language written in an unknown script with the biographical details of the key figures. Alice Koberās analogue cigarette box ādatabaseā was a particular highlight. * * * You can read more about now pages here. _Last Updated: 26th October 2024_
Indie Developer --------------- My first app, Chronicling, has been out for a little over a year. After adding significant new features with iOS 17 and 18, Iāve been taking the time to work on improving the basics, including onboarding and performance. Speaking -------- I recently had the opportunity to speak at iOSDevUK in Aberystwyth. It was an excellent conference in a beautiful location and Iād love to go back in future. Hopefully Iāll be speaking at another event soon, so Iām keeping the slides freshā¦ Indie Web --------- Iām enjoying the resurgence of personal websites. I fondly remember the days of StumbleUpon and Iām enjoying dipping my toes in and experimenting with 11ty. A mention in this excellent article by Robb Knight is likely the closest I will ever get to the HackerNews front page! (N.B. I am by no means a web developer, this is all new and fun for me). Reading ------- I was an avid reader as a teenager, but like many people struggled to keep up the pace through university. Many years later Iām enjoying prioritising reading again. I recently read The Riddle of the Labyrinth by Margalit Fox, a history of the decipherment of Linear B. I loved the balance of technical detail on how it is even possible to decipher an unknown language written in an unknown script with the biographical details of the key figures. Alice Koberās analogue cigarette box ādatabaseā was a particular highlight. * * * You can read more about now pages here. _Last Updated: 26th October 2024_
deancalin.com
/now
Updated September 29, 2024
Racine, WI 9/29/2024 - The world continues to turn and I continue to have a place in it. In 2023 my vocal group, Bounding Main, lost its youngest member, David Yondorf.Ā While he and I did not always play nice together his loss was earth-shattering to the group as a whole.Ā If I recall correctly I believe it was only about six months from his oral cancer diagnosis to our burying him.Ā It took us about a year to agree to hire a new bass voice, rathern than re-arrange our entire repertoire for four voices.Ā Understandably, the Twins were in, what I refer to as, the Hamlet Conundrum.Ā Essentially, is making a change going to be worse than the situation that one is currently in?Ā After a few auditions and evaluations we brought on Patrick Knapp, Jr., not only a powerful bass voice, but also a former French horn player and a dental instructor at Marquette College in Milwaukee.Ā He has performed with us all year in 2024, including a modest tour in the Netherlands and he has proven to be talented, eager to support the group and a nice fellow.Ā Predictably, the gig with NIJL was a bust.Ā In the midst of the pandemic when the general public was not flying and the commercial aerospace industry was in dire straits, no airline or maintenance organization was willing or able to spend money on capital expendatures like maintenance platforms.Ā After my one-year consulting contract came to an end we amicably chose to not renew it.Ā As I've spent the majority of my work career in aerospace, I was unable to step into another opportunity.Ā Fortunately, the only positive thing about my wife passing away was that I was able to take her Social Security payments until my own become available.Ā Money is rather tight, but for now it is manageable. I began writing a mystery novel of sorts just before my Maritime Music Directory International project took off.Ā Since I have been assisted in the project by some generous individuals, I am hoping to be able to return to it no later than the first of 2025.Ā It is set in my own town of Racine, Wisconsin, and it involves a faux detective agency on 6th Street, sunken ships, hidden locations and what I hope is a cast of engaging characters. A few months ago my sweet, 19-year old cat, Azja, crossed the rainbow bridge.Ā She was very dear to me and was a constant companion, particularly after Richelle passed away in 2020.Ā Azja was suffering with some medical issues that made her day-to-day life challenging for her; I am very happy that she is now at peace. * * * Racine, WI 4/15/2021 - I am so very pleased and delighted to say that gig opportunities are returning for Bounding Main.Ā We actually have several offers from overseas festivals as well as several for domestic festivals in the United States.Ā After being quarantined for so very long it will be great to be able to get out to perform again.Ā Go to Bounding Main to see more about my vocal group.Ā We also have a YouTube channel that I've been working hard on.Ā I've had a lot of great opportunities to take professional and semi-professional footage and assemble it into internet-ready music videos. On the aerospace side I have been representing a marvelous company from the Netherlands called NIJL Aircraft Docking BV.Ā They design and produce airframe access and fall protection stands for most of the world's aircraft, including commercial narrow-body and wide-body, military and corporate aircraft.Ā These are structures that allow mechanics to get around on the outside of an airplane to work on it.Ā With the pandemic going on and air travel being brought quite low it is very exciting to see the vaccines allowing for an increase in travel and business for our airline customers.Ā There is a class of company referred to as an MRO - Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul.Ā These are third-party companies that work to keep aircraft flying, typically for the owners of aircraft, whether airlines, leasing companies or military organizations.Ā These are also very important companies and I will be attending a trade show that specializes in this kind of work.Ā It will be the first one that I've gone to in over a year, since last year's event was cancelled.Ā It will be good to not only get out of the house for a while, but also to revisit important industry contacts and friends that I've made over the decades that I've been in this business. I don't want to dwell on the negative, but my loving wife of sixteen years passed away just before Christmas of 2020.Ā I include this here because many of us have not been in touch as we might be and you should know this.Ā You can read her obituary here.Ā This has been a genuine struggle in all respects.Ā Not being able to share this loss because of the pandemic has compounded the emotional gravity for me.Ā I'm doing my best to regroup and find my life again, but it has been very challenging.Ā Being able to be busy and see people again will certainly help.Ā Feel free to drop me a line (to let me know that you're okay)Ā at Rugglesby at Hotmail dot com.
Racine, WI 9/29/2024 - The world continues to turn and I continue to have a place in it. In 2023 my vocal group, Bounding Main, lost its youngest member, David Yondorf.Ā While he and I did not always play nice together his loss was earth-shattering to the group as a whole.Ā If I recall correctly I believe it was only about six months from his oral cancer diagnosis to our burying him.Ā It took us about a year to agree to hire a new bass voice, rathern than re-arrange our entire repertoire for four voices.Ā Understandably, the Twins were in, what I refer to as, the Hamlet Conundrum.Ā Essentially, is making a change going to be worse than the situation that one is currently in?Ā After a few auditions and evaluations we brought on Patrick Knapp, Jr., not only a powerful bass voice, but also a former French horn player and a dental instructor at Marquette College in Milwaukee.Ā He has performed with us all year in 2024, including a modest tour in the Netherlands and he has proven to be talented, eager to support the group and a nice fellow.Ā Predictably, the gig with NIJL was a bust.Ā In the midst of the pandemic when the general public was not flying and the commercial aerospace industry was in dire straits, no airline or maintenance organization was willing or able to spend money on capital expendatures like maintenance platforms.Ā After my one-year consulting contract came to an end we amicably chose to not renew it.Ā As I've spent the majority of my work career in aerospace, I was unable to step into another opportunity.Ā Fortunately, the only positive thing about my wife passing away was that I was able to take her Social Security payments until my own become available.Ā Money is rather tight, but for now it is manageable. I began writing a mystery novel of sorts just before my Maritime Music Directory International project took off.Ā Since I have been assisted in the project by some generous individuals, I am hoping to be able to return to it no later than the first of 2025.Ā It is set in my own town of Racine, Wisconsin, and it involves a faux detective agency on 6th Street, sunken ships, hidden locations and what I hope is a cast of engaging characters. A few months ago my sweet, 19-year old cat, Azja, crossed the rainbow bridge.Ā She was very dear to me and was a constant companion, particularly after Richelle passed away in 2020.Ā Azja was suffering with some medical issues that made her day-to-day life challenging for her; I am very happy that she is now at peace. * * * Racine, WI 4/15/2021 - I am so very pleased and delighted to say that gig opportunities are returning for Bounding Main.Ā We actually have several offers from overseas festivals as well as several for domestic festivals in the United States.Ā After being quarantined for so very long it will be great to be able to get out to perform again.Ā Go to Bounding Main to see more about my vocal group.Ā We also have a YouTube channel that I've been working hard on.Ā I've had a lot of great opportunities to take professional and semi-professional footage and assemble it into internet-ready music videos. On the aerospace side I have been representing a marvelous company from the Netherlands called NIJL Aircraft Docking BV.Ā They design and produce airframe access and fall protection stands for most of the world's aircraft, including commercial narrow-body and wide-body, military and corporate aircraft.Ā These are structures that allow mechanics to get around on the outside of an airplane to work on it.Ā With the pandemic going on and air travel being brought quite low it is very exciting to see the vaccines allowing for an increase in travel and business for our airline customers.Ā There is a class of company referred to as an MRO - Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul.Ā These are third-party companies that work to keep aircraft flying, typically for the owners of aircraft, whether airlines, leasing companies or military organizations.Ā These are also very important companies and I will be attending a trade show that specializes in this kind of work.Ā It will be the first one that I've gone to in over a year, since last year's event was cancelled.Ā It will be good to not only get out of the house for a while, but also to revisit important industry contacts and friends that I've made over the decades that I've been in this business. I don't want to dwell on the negative, but my loving wife of sixteen years passed away just before Christmas of 2020.Ā I include this here because many of us have not been in touch as we might be and you should know this.Ā You can read her obituary here.Ā This has been a genuine struggle in all respects.Ā Not being able to share this loss because of the pandemic has compounded the emotional gravity for me.Ā I'm doing my best to regroup and find my life again, but it has been very challenging.Ā Being able to be busy and see people again will certainly help.Ā Feel free to drop me a line (to let me know that you're okay)Ā at Rugglesby at Hotmail dot com.
alok.github.io
/about
Updated September 28, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 ### Derivative AT a Discontinuity But this is impossible by definition ------------------------------------ Mar 29, 2024 ### Boolean Algebra, Arithmetic POV (written long time ago, publish or languish) Mar 29, 2024 ### discontinuous linear functions Let \\(H > \\mathbb{Nat}\\) be unlimited. Mar 29, 2024 ### Continuous vs Bounded Nonstandard analysis gives a nice link between continuous and bounded functions, which are small and large-scale notions.1 Nov 12, 2023 ### Minimal Surfaces GPT-4 did this in 1 shot. Nov 2, 2023 ### November 2, 2023 Been going through Mostellerās _50 challenging problems in probability_. Jul 21, 2023 ### NTK reparametrization Iāve been learning about the neural tangent kernel and some things confused me. Jul 8, 2023 ### Kate from Vancouver, please email me You replied to my dissection post and I decided then that I wished to be your friend. You didnāt leave your email, but asked how old I was in earth years. My email is alokbeniwal@gmail.com, please reach out if you see this. Jun 12, 2023 ### ChatGPT Session: Emotions, Etymology, Hyperfiniteness > List as many emotions as you can. Then list their etymologies May 12, 2023 ### Some ChatGPT Sessions No particular theme. Quoted text is me, rest is GPT. Feb 9, 2023 ### 2016 ML thoughts (Old notes from 2016 that I stumbled upon). Jan 28, 2023 ### My biggest takeaway from Redwood Research REMIX I just finished a 1 month research program called REMIX (Redwood Research Mechanistic Interpretability Experiment). Jan 20, 2023 ### finite, actual infinity, potential infinity For a finite set, one can describe a uniform distribution. There isnāt a natural way to do so for a countable set. But for a hyperfinite set, one can describe a uniform distribution through a probability density. So in some ways the countable is ābiggerā. Jan 12, 2023 ### Actions and Flows What is an action? Jan 5, 2023 ### PSA: reward is part of the habit loop too The usual setup of a habit is
Sep 28, 2024 ### Derivative AT a Discontinuity But this is impossible by definition ------------------------------------ Mar 29, 2024 ### Boolean Algebra, Arithmetic POV (written long time ago, publish or languish) Mar 29, 2024 ### discontinuous linear functions Let \\(H > \\mathbb{Nat}\\) be unlimited. Mar 29, 2024 ### Continuous vs Bounded Nonstandard analysis gives a nice link between continuous and bounded functions, which are small and large-scale notions.1 Nov 12, 2023 ### Minimal Surfaces GPT-4 did this in 1 shot. Nov 2, 2023 ### November 2, 2023 Been going through Mostellerās _50 challenging problems in probability_. Jul 21, 2023 ### NTK reparametrization Iāve been learning about the neural tangent kernel and some things confused me. Jul 8, 2023 ### Kate from Vancouver, please email me You replied to my dissection post and I decided then that I wished to be your friend. You didnāt leave your email, but asked how old I was in earth years. My email is alokbeniwal@gmail.com, please reach out if you see this. Jun 12, 2023 ### ChatGPT Session: Emotions, Etymology, Hyperfiniteness > List as many emotions as you can. Then list their etymologies May 12, 2023 ### Some ChatGPT Sessions No particular theme. Quoted text is me, rest is GPT. Feb 9, 2023 ### 2016 ML thoughts (Old notes from 2016 that I stumbled upon). Jan 28, 2023 ### My biggest takeaway from Redwood Research REMIX I just finished a 1 month research program called REMIX (Redwood Research Mechanistic Interpretability Experiment). Jan 20, 2023 ### finite, actual infinity, potential infinity For a finite set, one can describe a uniform distribution. There isnāt a natural way to do so for a countable set. But for a hyperfinite set, one can describe a uniform distribution through a probability density. So in some ways the countable is ābiggerā. Jan 12, 2023 ### Actions and Flows What is an action? Jan 5, 2023 ### PSA: reward is part of the habit loop too The usual setup of a habit is
itsmewaldi.com
/now
Updated September 27, 2024
A public declaration of my priorities inspired by Derek Sivers. What I'm doing, what I want to do and what I did recently. While I've been growing steadily on X, and had a good run with writing my long letters here, I'm not satisfied with my consistency at the moment. I've dome a lot of work behind the scenes in the form of journaling, thinking, and talking about my problem to write essays consistently to figure this out. I've recently hit on the idea that what I really wanted always had to be a low priority in comparison to the things that my parents expected me to do and since I've analyzed this deeper I've started to write more. I'll try to understand this problem more deeply and hope I can find back to a consistent publishing schedule as a result of this. Having outlined a potential course or coaching program also helped, as it has given me a great framework for everything I've been thinking about and writing so far. Expect more news on this in 2025. Health ------ Pretty good. Lost a few kg, reduced my body weight and got ready to hit the gym again. Planing on 1 gym sessions per week starting in mid Ocotber. Food's pretty good though I have a few health issues with my gut that I need to figure out and have already scheduled some docot's appointments to get to the bottom of this. Moving outside every single day for about a month now, mostly with daily walks in my noon break. Pretty good with plenty of room to improve still. Work ---- Still working my usual 9-5 in my sales role at an IT company. Always looking for other work-related opportunities that are more aligned with what I do with It's Me Waldi. If you have one in mind or know someone who might, please send them my way. Ideating potential products and services I can create for you all to learn, grow and create the life you want. Expect something new on this in 2025. If you want to help, or try out early versions to give feedback let me know. Current Reading --------------- **Status Games** by Will Storr **The Power of Now** by Eckhart Tolle **Meanings of Life** by Roy Baumeister Lastly, a short reminder: If you want to support me for less than 0.17ā¬/day to help me take this full-time click here. Thanks for reading and being part of this community! :) Last Update: 27.09.2024 Create Your Ideal Future ------------------------ Understand who you are, unlock your potential, and create your ideal future with my weekly letters.
A public declaration of my priorities inspired by Derek Sivers. What I'm doing, what I want to do and what I did recently. While I've been growing steadily on X, and had a good run with writing my long letters here, I'm not satisfied with my consistency at the moment. I've dome a lot of work behind the scenes in the form of journaling, thinking, and talking about my problem to write essays consistently to figure this out. I've recently hit on the idea that what I really wanted always had to be a low priority in comparison to the things that my parents expected me to do and since I've analyzed this deeper I've started to write more. I'll try to understand this problem more deeply and hope I can find back to a consistent publishing schedule as a result of this. Having outlined a potential course or coaching program also helped, as it has given me a great framework for everything I've been thinking about and writing so far. Expect more news on this in 2025. Health ------ Pretty good. Lost a few kg, reduced my body weight and got ready to hit the gym again. Planing on 1 gym sessions per week starting in mid Ocotber. Food's pretty good though I have a few health issues with my gut that I need to figure out and have already scheduled some docot's appointments to get to the bottom of this. Moving outside every single day for about a month now, mostly with daily walks in my noon break. Pretty good with plenty of room to improve still. Work ---- Still working my usual 9-5 in my sales role at an IT company. Always looking for other work-related opportunities that are more aligned with what I do with It's Me Waldi. If you have one in mind or know someone who might, please send them my way. Ideating potential products and services I can create for you all to learn, grow and create the life you want. Expect something new on this in 2025. If you want to help, or try out early versions to give feedback let me know. Current Reading --------------- **Status Games** by Will Storr **The Power of Now** by Eckhart Tolle **Meanings of Life** by Roy Baumeister Lastly, a short reminder: If you want to support me for less than 0.17ā¬/day to help me take this full-time click here. Thanks for reading and being part of this community! :) Last Update: 27.09.2024 Create Your Ideal Future ------------------------ Understand who you are, unlock your potential, and create your ideal future with my weekly letters.
adibfricke.com
/now
Updated September 26, 2024
How long does Now last? Currently I am * in Taiwan for a three-week research and exchange trip. For more details see @nawiatproject * preparing a catalog book that will show a selection of works since 1990 (supported by VG Bild-Kunst 2024) * developing the project PTC with photo-text combinations further which I began last year * continuing my Minimal Words series with minimalist text-based art My art project ES WIRD for the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society is finished. The opening was on September 26, 2024. (April 2025)
How long does Now last? Currently I am * in Taiwan for a three-week research and exchange trip. For more details see @nawiatproject * preparing a catalog book that will show a selection of works since 1990 (supported by VG Bild-Kunst 2024) * developing the project PTC with photo-text combinations further which I began last year * continuing my Minimal Words series with minimalist text-based art My art project ES WIRD for the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society is finished. The opening was on September 26, 2024. (April 2025)
vusec.net
/about
Updated September 25, 2024
VUSec is the Systems and Network Security Group atĀ Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and one of the larger groups in the Computer Science department at the VU. Our research covers all aspects of system-level security and reliability, with a focus on memory safety and memory access violations (using software or hardware vulnerabilities). It includes topics such as software hardening, exploitation, binary analysis, dependable systems,Ā Ā software testing, side channels, and reverse engineering. VUSec is also part of AMSec (Amsterdam Cyber Security Center). Check out the upcoming AMSec events here. The groupās focus is on āresearch that mattersā, by which we mean research that has impact either on the research community, or on society as whole. In the past, we actively contributed to the take-down of criminal infrastructures (botnets), and made available a wide range of tools and systems to benefit researchers and industry alike. Some of our research efforts hit the news and are covered by the national/international press. Academically, we regularly publish our research in the top venues in systems security (S&P, CCS, USENIX Sec, NDSS, etc.). See our publications. We are proud that VUSec has won multiple prestigious grants (ERC, VICI, multiple VENIs), a Dutch Prize for ICT Research, a EuroSys Jochen Liedtke Young Researcher Award, a VMware Early Career Faculty Award, five Pwnie Awards, two ACM SIGSAC Doctoral Dissertation Awards for best Ph.D. in Computer and Information Security worldwide, a Dennis M. Ritchie Ph.D. Award for best Ph.D. in systems worldwide, seven Roger Needham Ph.D. Awards for best Ph.D. in systems in Ā Europe, three William C. Carter PhD Dissertation Awards for best Ph.D. in Dependability worldwide, and other awards from academia or industry. Most importantly, VUSec putsĀ ācomputer systemsā and āsystems securityā into the focus of study. ### Gallery VUSec Garden Party A Very VUSec Christmas VUSec Past and Present Past VUSec with dog. Past VUSec without dog. Systems and Network Security Group at VU Amsterdam --------------------------------------------------
VUSec is the Systems and Network Security Group atĀ Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and one of the larger groups in the Computer Science department at the VU. Our research covers all aspects of system-level security and reliability, with a focus on memory safety and memory access violations (using software or hardware vulnerabilities). It includes topics such as software hardening, exploitation, binary analysis, dependable systems,Ā Ā software testing, side channels, and reverse engineering. VUSec is also part of AMSec (Amsterdam Cyber Security Center). Check out the upcoming AMSec events here. The groupās focus is on āresearch that mattersā, by which we mean research that has impact either on the research community, or on society as whole. In the past, we actively contributed to the take-down of criminal infrastructures (botnets), and made available a wide range of tools and systems to benefit researchers and industry alike. Some of our research efforts hit the news and are covered by the national/international press. Academically, we regularly publish our research in the top venues in systems security (S&P, CCS, USENIX Sec, NDSS, etc.). See our publications. We are proud that VUSec has won multiple prestigious grants (ERC, VICI, multiple VENIs), a Dutch Prize for ICT Research, a EuroSys Jochen Liedtke Young Researcher Award, a VMware Early Career Faculty Award, five Pwnie Awards, two ACM SIGSAC Doctoral Dissertation Awards for best Ph.D. in Computer and Information Security worldwide, a Dennis M. Ritchie Ph.D. Award for best Ph.D. in systems worldwide, seven Roger Needham Ph.D. Awards for best Ph.D. in systems in Ā Europe, three William C. Carter PhD Dissertation Awards for best Ph.D. in Dependability worldwide, and other awards from academia or industry. Most importantly, VUSec putsĀ ācomputer systemsā and āsystems securityā into the focus of study. ### Gallery VUSec Garden Party A Very VUSec Christmas VUSec Past and Present Past VUSec with dog. Past VUSec without dog. Systems and Network Security Group at VU Amsterdam --------------------------------------------------
daveholton.com
/about
Updated September 25, 2024
A bit about Dave, from a few different perspectives ā first, the short bio, told in 3rd person, for those of you who like the facts and only the facts. Then a CV of sorts, a running list of some of my proudest moments. And lastly, for those of you who love a chunky narrative, a first-person accounting of backstory. * * * About Dave ---------- ###### (The One Where I Write in Third Person) * * * David B. Holton (Dave) is a creative polymath who has excelled in writing, photography, filmmaking, & theatre. His diverse portfolio includes publishing short fiction, penning scripts for both screen & stage, & writing articles for travel magazines. Dave has consulted on screenplays for studios & talent agencies, performed on-stage for live theatre audiences, & produced long-form YouTube content that has attracted millions of viewers. Recent career highlights include winning āBest Mockumentary Microfilmā at the Austin Comedy Film Festival, being named an āEmerging Voice in Fictionā by Oyster River Pages, & portraying Captain Arthur Barlowe in The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama. Dave leverages a wide-ranging combination of education & practical experience to maximize his impact as a writer, visual storyteller, & creative producer. His education encompasses an extensive self-study curriculum across the arts, a Certificate of Producing for Film & Television from UCLA-Extension, an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship from UNC Chapel Hill, & a BSc in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. His diverse background includes roles as a field engineer on bridge construction projects and as a management consultant advising Fortune 500 company leaders. Daveās eclectic portfolio showcases his passion for storytelling across various mediums & his knack for combining creative expression with entrepreneurial innovation. His work is driven by a commitment to excellence & a desire to push the boundaries of traditional storytelling. * * * Notable Achievements -------------------- ### Writing & Visual Storytelling Achievements ā¢ Filmmaker: Wrote, directed, acted in, & edited a zero-budget short film during the pandemic that won āBest Mockumentary Microfilmā at the Austin Comedy Film Festival & āOutstanding Achievementā at the Berlin Flash Film Festival. ā¢ Theatre Actor: Played the lead role of Sergeant Trotter in Theatre of Dareās 2022 run of Agatha Christieās āThe Mouse Trap.ā Played Captain Arthur Barlowe & several Ensemble Cast roles in The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama 2021 season (70+ shows from May to August). ā¢ Photographer: Specialize in Headshots, Portraits, Personal Branding, Behind-the-Scenes, Special Events, & Documentary. Recently published work in issues of F-stop Magazine. ā¢ Fiction Writer: Published magical realism short story in September 2020 āOyster River Pagesā literary magazine (was named an āEmerging Voice in Fictionā). ā¢ Screenwriter: Finished top 10% in 5 major screenplay contests. Feature film screenplay currently ranked in the top 10% of all Adventure Screenplays on Coverfly.com. ā¢ Journalist & Copywriter: Wrote features for āMilepost Magazineā from 2018-20 & advertorials/advertisements for āOuter Banks This Weekā magazine from 2017-18. ### Creative Producing & On-Set Production Achievements ā¢ Creative Producer: produced a series of long-form YouTube Videos (~20 min) with additional IG & TikTok content & brand integrations for YT Influencer with >8M subscribers. ā¢ Assistant Technical Director: Worked behind the scenes leading teams of technicians building sets & lighting towers for The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama 2021 season (May-Aug). ā¢ Producer & Assistant Director: 25-min Mockumentary āWrestling Isnāt Wrestlingā (>4M YT views). ā¢ Production Coordinator: Full-length Feature Film āPandoraās Boxā for CineTel Films, distributed by Lionsgate. ā¢ Producer & Production Manager: Virtual Reality Short Film āVain,ā exhibited at film festivals worldwide. ā¢ Line Producer & 1st Assistant Director: 8-episode Web Series āFriendless Five,ā distributed on Fullscreen TV. ā¢ 2nd Assistant Director: Directed background talent for Ariana Grandeās Music Video, āOne Last Time.ā ā¢ Producer, Co-Director, & Assistant Director: Multiple Short Films for Funny or Die & YouTube. ### Story Analysis ā¢ Provided screenplay synopses & recommendations on writers, story premise, & project to Development Executives for Amazon Studios & to the Head of the Story Department for Resolution Talent Agency. ā¢ Judged feature film & television series screenwriting contests for Fresh Voices & the Tracking Board. * * * A Bit of Backstory ------------------ ###### (The Long & Winding Version, Told In First Person!) * * * Growing up on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I immersed myself in tales of ghost pirates & lost colonists, acting them out with my friends out in the woods & on the sandbars. Fact & fantasy were never too far apart. Storytelling was all around me. After all, on the Outer Banks, everyone knows that Blackbeardās headless body swam āround his ship threeā¦no, fiveā¦ noā¦ seven times before it sank away into the depths. My love of stories followed me right into adulthood, & even as I pursued a degree in Civil Engineering, I hiked across campus to take Creative Writing classes on the side, just for fun. Back then, I still thought of writing as a hobby, so I spent my twenties on a different path: After undergrad, I worked for four years as a field engineer building bridges, then two years earning an MBA, & another two years advising Fortune 500 company CEOs as a management consultant. Neither engineering nor business consulting turned out to be my passion or calling, but they both taught me an incredible amount about working with others, managing complex projects, building a vision & strategy, & executing a plan. In both roles, I learned how to āsee all the way to the endā then make the tough choices needed to get from here to there, one small step at a time. Eventually, I decided to make my love of stories & storytelling more than just a side gig, & so I moved to Los Angeles to burrow my way into the entertainment industry. For three years, I cobbled together my own āfilm schoolā curriculum from practical experience & classroom instruction. During my first year in LA, I studied Producing for Film, TV, & New Media at UCLAās Extension program. Then, I spent the next two years working on film productions of all sizes, from features to web series to music videos. I also worked throughout as a freelance script reader for well-known, busy clients like Amazon Studios & Resolution Talent Agency. Overall, it was a wonderful mix of theory & practice & allowed me to explore filmmaking from idea to execution all the way through distribution while meeting & working with a bevy of amazingly talented makers & doers. After several years in Hollywood, I decided it was time to get back to my roots on the Outer Banksā serene beaches to focus on building my own ideas in fiction & drama from the ground up. In 2017, I made the big move back east, & while I still enjoy visiting the west coast from time to time to catch up with friends & do business, I have been happy to call North Carolina my home base these past few yearsāI have found the history & culture of the region & my own personal experiences here have been a gold mine for story ideas & inspiration. That said, every now & then, I still get itchy feetā¦ & when that happens, I like to go wandering with my notebooks & my camera in hand to search of new views, ideas & experiences. Whether my wandering is far or near, long or short, I always find what Iām looking forā¦ there are so many stories out there just waiting to be told.
A bit about Dave, from a few different perspectives ā first, the short bio, told in 3rd person, for those of you who like the facts and only the facts. Then a CV of sorts, a running list of some of my proudest moments. And lastly, for those of you who love a chunky narrative, a first-person accounting of backstory. * * * About Dave ---------- ###### (The One Where I Write in Third Person) * * * David B. Holton (Dave) is a creative polymath who has excelled in writing, photography, filmmaking, & theatre. His diverse portfolio includes publishing short fiction, penning scripts for both screen & stage, & writing articles for travel magazines. Dave has consulted on screenplays for studios & talent agencies, performed on-stage for live theatre audiences, & produced long-form YouTube content that has attracted millions of viewers. Recent career highlights include winning āBest Mockumentary Microfilmā at the Austin Comedy Film Festival, being named an āEmerging Voice in Fictionā by Oyster River Pages, & portraying Captain Arthur Barlowe in The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama. Dave leverages a wide-ranging combination of education & practical experience to maximize his impact as a writer, visual storyteller, & creative producer. His education encompasses an extensive self-study curriculum across the arts, a Certificate of Producing for Film & Television from UCLA-Extension, an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship from UNC Chapel Hill, & a BSc in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. His diverse background includes roles as a field engineer on bridge construction projects and as a management consultant advising Fortune 500 company leaders. Daveās eclectic portfolio showcases his passion for storytelling across various mediums & his knack for combining creative expression with entrepreneurial innovation. His work is driven by a commitment to excellence & a desire to push the boundaries of traditional storytelling. * * * Notable Achievements -------------------- ### Writing & Visual Storytelling Achievements ā¢ Filmmaker: Wrote, directed, acted in, & edited a zero-budget short film during the pandemic that won āBest Mockumentary Microfilmā at the Austin Comedy Film Festival & āOutstanding Achievementā at the Berlin Flash Film Festival. ā¢ Theatre Actor: Played the lead role of Sergeant Trotter in Theatre of Dareās 2022 run of Agatha Christieās āThe Mouse Trap.ā Played Captain Arthur Barlowe & several Ensemble Cast roles in The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama 2021 season (70+ shows from May to August). ā¢ Photographer: Specialize in Headshots, Portraits, Personal Branding, Behind-the-Scenes, Special Events, & Documentary. Recently published work in issues of F-stop Magazine. ā¢ Fiction Writer: Published magical realism short story in September 2020 āOyster River Pagesā literary magazine (was named an āEmerging Voice in Fictionā). ā¢ Screenwriter: Finished top 10% in 5 major screenplay contests. Feature film screenplay currently ranked in the top 10% of all Adventure Screenplays on Coverfly.com. ā¢ Journalist & Copywriter: Wrote features for āMilepost Magazineā from 2018-20 & advertorials/advertisements for āOuter Banks This Weekā magazine from 2017-18. ### Creative Producing & On-Set Production Achievements ā¢ Creative Producer: produced a series of long-form YouTube Videos (~20 min) with additional IG & TikTok content & brand integrations for YT Influencer with >8M subscribers. ā¢ Assistant Technical Director: Worked behind the scenes leading teams of technicians building sets & lighting towers for The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama 2021 season (May-Aug). ā¢ Producer & Assistant Director: 25-min Mockumentary āWrestling Isnāt Wrestlingā (>4M YT views). ā¢ Production Coordinator: Full-length Feature Film āPandoraās Boxā for CineTel Films, distributed by Lionsgate. ā¢ Producer & Production Manager: Virtual Reality Short Film āVain,ā exhibited at film festivals worldwide. ā¢ Line Producer & 1st Assistant Director: 8-episode Web Series āFriendless Five,ā distributed on Fullscreen TV. ā¢ 2nd Assistant Director: Directed background talent for Ariana Grandeās Music Video, āOne Last Time.ā ā¢ Producer, Co-Director, & Assistant Director: Multiple Short Films for Funny or Die & YouTube. ### Story Analysis ā¢ Provided screenplay synopses & recommendations on writers, story premise, & project to Development Executives for Amazon Studios & to the Head of the Story Department for Resolution Talent Agency. ā¢ Judged feature film & television series screenwriting contests for Fresh Voices & the Tracking Board. * * * A Bit of Backstory ------------------ ###### (The Long & Winding Version, Told In First Person!) * * * Growing up on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I immersed myself in tales of ghost pirates & lost colonists, acting them out with my friends out in the woods & on the sandbars. Fact & fantasy were never too far apart. Storytelling was all around me. After all, on the Outer Banks, everyone knows that Blackbeardās headless body swam āround his ship threeā¦no, fiveā¦ noā¦ seven times before it sank away into the depths. My love of stories followed me right into adulthood, & even as I pursued a degree in Civil Engineering, I hiked across campus to take Creative Writing classes on the side, just for fun. Back then, I still thought of writing as a hobby, so I spent my twenties on a different path: After undergrad, I worked for four years as a field engineer building bridges, then two years earning an MBA, & another two years advising Fortune 500 company CEOs as a management consultant. Neither engineering nor business consulting turned out to be my passion or calling, but they both taught me an incredible amount about working with others, managing complex projects, building a vision & strategy, & executing a plan. In both roles, I learned how to āsee all the way to the endā then make the tough choices needed to get from here to there, one small step at a time. Eventually, I decided to make my love of stories & storytelling more than just a side gig, & so I moved to Los Angeles to burrow my way into the entertainment industry. For three years, I cobbled together my own āfilm schoolā curriculum from practical experience & classroom instruction. During my first year in LA, I studied Producing for Film, TV, & New Media at UCLAās Extension program. Then, I spent the next two years working on film productions of all sizes, from features to web series to music videos. I also worked throughout as a freelance script reader for well-known, busy clients like Amazon Studios & Resolution Talent Agency. Overall, it was a wonderful mix of theory & practice & allowed me to explore filmmaking from idea to execution all the way through distribution while meeting & working with a bevy of amazingly talented makers & doers. After several years in Hollywood, I decided it was time to get back to my roots on the Outer Banksā serene beaches to focus on building my own ideas in fiction & drama from the ground up. In 2017, I made the big move back east, & while I still enjoy visiting the west coast from time to time to catch up with friends & do business, I have been happy to call North Carolina my home base these past few yearsāI have found the history & culture of the region & my own personal experiences here have been a gold mine for story ideas & inspiration. That said, every now & then, I still get itchy feetā¦ & when that happens, I like to go wandering with my notebooks & my camera in hand to search of new views, ideas & experiences. Whether my wandering is far or near, long or short, I always find what Iām looking forā¦ there are so many stories out there just waiting to be told.
polarisprogram.com
/about
Updated September 24, 2024
##### Mission I ### POLARIS **DAWN** SpaceXās Falcon 9 rocket launched the Polaris Dawn mission to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASAās Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:23 a.m. ET on September 10, 2024. The Polaris Dawn crew successfully completed all four mission pillar objectives before splashing down off the coast of Florida at 3:36 a.m. ET on September 15. Explore ##### Mission II Building upon Polaris Dawn, this mission will continue to expand the boundaries of future human spaceflight missions, in-space communications, and scientific research. Launching soon
##### Mission I ### POLARIS **DAWN** SpaceXās Falcon 9 rocket launched the Polaris Dawn mission to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASAās Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:23 a.m. ET on September 10, 2024. The Polaris Dawn crew successfully completed all four mission pillar objectives before splashing down off the coast of Florida at 3:36 a.m. ET on September 15. Explore ##### Mission II Building upon Polaris Dawn, this mission will continue to expand the boundaries of future human spaceflight missions, in-space communications, and scientific research. Launching soon
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