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JSTOR, a digital library initiative, has made a groundbreaking impact by providing access to its vast resources in over 1,000 prisons globally, benefiting over 500,000 incarcerated learners. Led by Stacy Burnett, the JSTOR Access in Prison initiative aims to bridge the education gap for incarcerated individuals, offering research opportunities, skill development, and information literacy crucial […]
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Apache Superset™ is a user-friendly open-source data exploration and visualization platform that connects to a variety of SQL-based databases and offers a wide range of visualization options. It is lightweight, scalable, and easily customizable with rich visualizations and dashboards. Users can easily explore data through interactive dashboards, drag-and-drop features, and SQL queries. With 40+ pre-installed […]
In 2021, Ben Bridts introduced a unique method for discovering the AWS Account ID of a public S3 bucket. The technique involves creating a VPC Endpoint for S3 and applying custom policies to determine the Account ID incrementally. By analyzing CloudTrail logs, one can infer whether the request was permitted or blocked, indicating the correct […]
The web content reveals the dark reality of North Korean forced labor in Chinese factories. Workers endure beatings, sexual abuse, threats of death if they escape, and have their wages taken by the state, all in conditions of captivity. Despite U.N. sanctions and laws prohibiting the use of North Korean workers, companies in China, like […]
The author built an education tool and faced an ethical dilemma about paywalling it. They decided to provide a “frugly pricing” model, making the UI ugly for non-paying users. They discuss the challenges of fair pricing in the education sector, avoiding ads and VC funding. The author highlights the use of cosmetic crippleware to incentivize […]
The author discusses the dangers facing civilization from within, highlighting “pleasure” as a deadly poison that threatens the mind rather than the body. He contrasts modern distractions with intelligent pastimes of the past, lamenting the decline of individual initiative and intelligence in favor of passive entertainment. The author argues that these effortless pleasures pose a […]
The author delves into the concept of narrative strategy, highlighting that it is the framework for their consulting work. They question whether clients fully grasp this term and emphasize the importance of articulation in early-stage startups. Surprisingly, they discuss the power of company stories and reveal insights into internal business narratives. Additionally, they explore narratives […]
The web industry is teeming with stories of side-projects turning into successful businesses. However, the reality is that not all side-projects work out as planned. Many developers struggle with shipping side-projects quickly and frequently due to the pressure of hustle-culture and tech recruiters valuing extra-curricular coding output. The author shares a personal story about creating […]
Nekoweb.org is a free static website hosting service established by a group of enthusiasts who value the independence and creativity of personal websites over the restrictions of social media. The platform is ad-free and relies solely on user donations for operation. Unique features include extensive customization options, ongoing development, no tracking or ads, and the […]
The United States is falling short on building enough transmission lines to connect regional power networks, resulting in higher electricity prices, decreased grid reliability, and hindering renewable-energy deployment. Utility companies are to blame as they prioritize profits over the public’s need for cleaner and more reliable energy by refraining from pursuing interregional transmission projects that […]