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In 1974, my parents embarked on a legendary canoe trip from Vancouver to Alaska, inspiring me to create a documentary about their journey. Amidst naysayers and adverse conditions, they paddled through North America’s wildest landscapes, leaving an unforgettable mark on their lives. Decades later, we refurbished the old canoes and set out to fulfill their […]
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The author discusses a trend they have noticed in codebases where there is resistance to creating new types, opting instead for complex function bodies and extensions to existing types. They attribute this to a fear of disrupting the codebase’s “grand design” and a misconception that creating new types is a privilege reserved for senior developers. […]
Tyler Hilton initially dismissed the show Bluey but soon found himself hooked, discovering relatable parenting moments and emotional storylines. Bluey has become a global sensation, with one special episode breaking records on Disney+. The impact offscreen, such as tourism campaigns and a brand worth $2 billion, has turned Bluey into a household name. Creator Joe […]
Authors highlight that accurate population distribution estimation is crucial for various fields including resource allocation and disaster risk management. They emphasize the importance of global gridded population datasets in providing insights into human population distribution on a global scale. The study evaluates the accuracy of five global gridded population datasets in rural areas, finding systematic […]
Ubuntu is considering replacing traditional GNU utilities with Rust implementations, such as those from the uutils project, in an effort to modernize the distribution. Canonical’s VP of engineering, Jon Seager, has released oxidizr to allow users to test and provide feedback on the Rust-based utilities ahead of a possible switch in the upcoming Ubuntu releases. […]
The French National Assembly has rejected a dangerous proposal that would have compromised end-to-end encryption under the guise of fighting drug trafficking. This victory is a win for digital rights, privacy, and security. The proposed law included a “ghost” participant model that would have allowed law enforcement to secretly join encrypted chats, creating vulnerabilities for […]
Interplay’s 1998 efforts were marked by the creation of Fallout 2 and another Dungeons & Dragons game. Fallout 2 was added to the list of projects months before the original game shipped, sparking exhaustion and creative disagreements among the creators. The sequel, despite improving on some interface issues, lacked the thematic coherence of its predecessor. […]
This is a practical guide to creating your own x86 operating system. It offers detailed chapters on setting up a development environment, writing to screen and serial port, segmentation, interrupts, input, memory allocation, virtual memory through paging, and system calls. Developed in six weeks, this book encourages incremental development and pair-programming. While suitable for those […]
In this compilation of machine learning exercises by Michael Gutmann, various pen-and-paper activities cover topics such as linear algebra, optimization, graphical models, hidden Markov models, and more. The collection delves into model-based learning, sampling techniques, and variational inference. This resource provides a hands-on approach to understanding complex machine learning concepts. The exercises offer a practical […]
Monster Cables is taking on Blue Jeans Cable, but they may have picked the wrong opponent. Kurt Denke, president of Blue Jeans Cable and former litigator, is not backing down. He demands proof of infringement and refuses to settle for unmerited claims. Denke is prepared to go to court and will not sign a licensing […]