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The author explores the story of Great Bear Lake’s uranium, tracing its path from the Northwest Territories to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The author highlights the lack of knowledge and information given to the Dene people about the dangers of the uranium they transported. The article touches on the health and environmental impacts of uranium mining, […]
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The Llama2 Embedding Server is a powerful tool for obtaining text embeddings using different LLMs. It optimizes the process by caching embeddings in SQLite, avoiding redundant computations. It offers various endpoints, including computing semantic similarity between text strings, performing semantic search using FAISS vector searching, and generating embeddings for plaintext or PDF files. The server […]
The author discusses the issue of whether certain information on a website is public or private. They argue that while the information isn’t secret, it also isn’t freely available for everyone to download and study. They suggest that the phrase “available upon request” doesn’t accurately describe the situation either. The author also mentions a protection […]
In this article, the author discusses their experience building a privacy-focused “smart” doorbell that integrates with Home Assistant via ESPHome. The project aims to be simple yet customizable, allowing for flexibility. The author provides a list of parts needed for the project and a step-by-step guide for building and configuring the doorbell. They highlight the […]
Is Python becoming too complex for new users? Efforts to make Python faster and more suitable for data analysis, such as the Cython project and the removal of the Global Interpreter Lock, may introduce additional complexity. However, these improvements are optional and backward compatible. Those who value Python for its simplicity may argue that speed […]
In August 2023, HashiCorp made the decision to change the license for Terraform from the Mozilla Public License (MPL) to the Business Source License (BSL) without much warning and input from the community. This sudden change has raised concerns about the potential legal risks and limitations that businesses and developers may now face. The vague […]
The author has started code reading groups at Etsy and Twitter and has been asked for advice on running these groups. However, the author argues that code reading groups should not be started and instead proposes a new approach. Based on the author’s background as an English major and writer, they initially believed that code […]
Brandon Gilles, the co-founder and CEO of Luxonis, passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 37 due to Long-COVID. He was a passionate electrical engineer with a love for robotics and artificial intelligence. Gilles graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder and had an impressive career working as a software engineer at […]
In a study conducted by P.M. Winter et al. in 1975, the anesthetic effect of air at atmospheric pressure was compared to the effect of helium-oxygen. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of nitrogen in ambient air on human performance using a divided-attention task. The results showed a significant decrease in response time when […]
Webvan, one of the pioneering online grocery stores, became famous for being one of the casualties of the Dotcom Bubble. The company aimed to bring convenience to customers by delivering groceries to their homes in a 30-minute time slot. To achieve this, Webvan built technologically advanced distribution facilities with robots and conveyor belts. However, their […]