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Random Thoughts 15 years into Software Engineering
I’m coming up on 15 years of professional software engineering. I’ve worked at companies from unknown startups to large FAANG-like silicon valley companies and everywhere in between. In no particular order, just sharing some things I’ve learned that others may find helpful. Try not to think in absolutes. Computers are great at binary, humans not …
Second thoughts about Threads
The other day I posted a surprisingly glowing first impression of Meta’s new Threads app. This is the counterpart to that. The site is brands, man. All of it. It’s like the glossy fashion magazine of social networks. And I get it. I really do. This is going to succeed beyond anyone’s wildest dreams — …
Seeking your thoughts on a recent story about a mental health crisis: Letter from the Editor
We had one of those journalism conversations in our newsroom last week that are fodder for ethics discussions and for which I hope you’ll offer your thoughts. The story is about the indictment of Pat O’Malley on charges of felonious assault of a police officer, assault of a police officer, obstructing official business and resisting …
Thoughts on EDI integration using Stedi
Thoughts on EDI integration using Stedi 1 point by visual_caregive 5 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss Hi,I’m a software developer at an e-commerce company and we are interested in exploring the EDI side of the business. There seems to be a lack of up to date tools and libraries that …
Flying drones with your thoughts: How mind-reading technology will change the face of warfare
For years, researchers have been exploring the potential for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) – systems that connect up the human brain to external technology – to restore movement to people with paralysed limbs, using electrode arrays implanted directly on the brain’s surface. In the future, however, US government-backed research could enable the use of BCIs without any …
Valentine’s Views: Leftover thoughts about the hiring of Joe Judge
The initial glow of Joe Judge’s excellent introductory press conference as head coach of the New York Giants has begun to fade. The hard work of backing up those words and turning the Giants into a winning team is just beginning, and despite the optimism Thursday created there is no guarantee he can make that …
Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears’ 16-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4
10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears won their third straight game, pummeling Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins for six sacks in a 16-6 victory at Soldier Field. 1. Chase Daniel has carved out quite a career for himself during 11 seasons in the NFL. Chase Daniel hasn’t worn nearly as many jerseys as former Bears …
Breaking stigma of seeking help for suicidal thoughts begins with conversation | Local News
Suicide doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care about how much money you have, or what your race, gender or religion is, said Judith Hughey, associate professor of counselor education and school counseling at K-State. “It’s sometimes viewed as something that happens to other people,” Hughey said. “Or that it only happens to other families who have …
Thoughts from HAIL at SNHU
Anyone who worries that the future of higher ed will be one of decline and irrelevancy should spend a couple of days on the SNHU campus. While the rest of us spend much of our time worrying over the incremental pace of change in our industry, SNHU has been laying the foundation to become the …
