Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Staying static as a dev
Being a strong developer means being proactive with your learning, said Eugene Brodsky, head of software
development at SaferVPN. “Always focus on learning, following the latest news, and reading at least five
articles a day about what is going on in the industry,” he said. “Make sure you pick the areas that you like as
well as something you’re less familiar with in order to get a broad range of information.”
“Don’t think you will ever master anything—development these days is just continuous education,” said Christopher Mendy, CTO of Evus Technologies. “If you’re in an office with other developers, listen first, then speak. It’s the quickest way to learn.”
“Don’t think you will ever master anything—development these days is just continuous education,” said Christopher Mendy, CTO of Evus Technologies. “If you’re in an office with other developers, listen first, then speak. It’s the quickest way to learn.”
Monday, September 10, 2018
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
video games for kids
We look for competence — the need for mastery, progression, achievement, and growth.
We need autonomy — the need for volition and freedom of control over our choice.
And finally, we strive for relatedness — the need to feel like we matter to others and that others matter to us.
If kids see parents are on their team and not just an obstacle to their needs being met, the all-too-common adversarial relationship begins to change.
When kids see parents are not trying to stop them from having fun, but are rather helping them keep things in perspective and in the right proportion, they become allies instead of enemies.
read more: https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2018/08/26/kids-video-game-obsession-stems-from-unmet-psychological-needs-not-video-games/
We need autonomy — the need for volition and freedom of control over our choice.
And finally, we strive for relatedness — the need to feel like we matter to others and that others matter to us.
If kids see parents are on their team and not just an obstacle to their needs being met, the all-too-common adversarial relationship begins to change.
When kids see parents are not trying to stop them from having fun, but are rather helping them keep things in perspective and in the right proportion, they become allies instead of enemies.
read more: https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2018/08/26/kids-video-game-obsession-stems-from-unmet-psychological-needs-not-video-games/
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
meaningful lives
The most meaningful lives, I’ve learned, are often not the extraordinary ones. They’re the ordinary ones lived with dignity.
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Friday, April 21, 2017
Amazon Redshift Spectrum
Amazon Redshift Spectrum enables you to run Amazon Redshift SQL queries against exabytes of data in Amazon S3. With Redshift Spectrum, you can extend the analytic power of Amazon Redshift beyond data stored on local disks in your data warehouse to query vast amounts of unstructured data in your Amazon S3 “data lake” -- without having to load or transform any data. Redshift Spectrum applies sophisticated query optimization, scaling processing across thousands of nodes so results are fast – even with large data sets and complex queries.
https://aws.amazon.com/redshift/spectrum/
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Thursday, March 24, 2016
What are some uncommon ways to work smarter instead of harder?
Use ninja keyboard shortcuts.
Get enough rest and sleep, even when you are behind
Use a Kanban board
Say NO
Procrastinate, but not until the last minute
Delegate
Don't be a perfectionist. Expect the "first draft" of any project to be shitty.
Increase your typing speed
Use the 80/20 Principle. Analyze the work before you start.
Set a deadline
Don't multi-task
Use a time management system, such as GTD
Exercise, even when you think you don't have the time
Believe that you can do it
"Eat that frog": Do the most difficult or the task you hate the most first.
Do not sit in the same place for long stretches of time.
source: https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-uncommon-ways-to-work-smarter-instead-of-harder
Thursday, March 03, 2016
quality sleep thoughts
If you want a simple approach to sleeping better and taking control of your mornings, Fitness coach Craig Ballantyne at the Early To Rise blog recommends you follow the “10-3-2-1-0" formula:
10 hours before bed: No more caffeine
3 hours before bed: No more food or alcohol
2 hours before bed: No more work
1 hour before bed: No more screen time
0: The number of times you hit the snooze button in the morning
Thursday, September 04, 2014
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Monday, October 22, 2012
Stunning Lexus Hybrid Looks Worthy of James Bond [VIDEO]
Stunning Lexus Hybrid Looks Worthy of James Bond [VIDEO]: "Lexus has unveiled a new eco-friendly hybrid concept car that looks like it was just pulled out of a James Bond movie.
With its opal blue exterior inspired by the semi-precious opal stone from outback Australia, the Lexus LF-LC Blue appeared this week at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. It’s the second version of an LF-LC model that first debuted at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year.
“The concept hints at what’s to come from Lexus, while the reality has us actively studying how we can engineer and build a vehicle like this in the future,” Tony Cramb, chief executive of Lexus Australia, said in a statement.
"
With its opal blue exterior inspired by the semi-precious opal stone from outback Australia, the Lexus LF-LC Blue appeared this week at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. It’s the second version of an LF-LC model that first debuted at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year.
“The concept hints at what’s to come from Lexus, while the reality has us actively studying how we can engineer and build a vehicle like this in the future,” Tony Cramb, chief executive of Lexus Australia, said in a statement.
"
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
USB Flash Drive 2012 | Best USB Flash Drives | Compare USB Flash Memory Drives - TopTenREVIEWS
USB Flash Drive 2012 | Best USB Flash Drives | Compare USB Flash Memory Drives - TopTenREVIEWS: "What Can Basic USB Drives Do?
These basic USB flash drives get the job done. They are small, fast and efficient. They do not include the high-end security features of the secure drives or the hardiness of the rugged drives nor are they cute and flashy like novelty drives. They are simply no-nonsense drives that can store up to 64GB of data in a device weighing less than an ounce.
We compared drives that offer the popular 8GB to 32GB storage capacities. If you are not sure what USB flash drive size you require, use the following information to get a general idea of what size will suit your needs:"
These basic USB flash drives get the job done. They are small, fast and efficient. They do not include the high-end security features of the secure drives or the hardiness of the rugged drives nor are they cute and flashy like novelty drives. They are simply no-nonsense drives that can store up to 64GB of data in a device weighing less than an ounce.
We compared drives that offer the popular 8GB to 32GB storage capacities. If you are not sure what USB flash drive size you require, use the following information to get a general idea of what size will suit your needs:"
USB Flash Drives: What to Look For
This review compares ten basic USB flash drives that can easily create a portable solution for your data and media. They are small yet can supply up to 64GB of memory. We compared the most popular memory sizes of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB. The 32GB USB drives can store up to 14,970 5-megapixel images or 4390 minutes of MPEG4 video.
Specifications
We looked at the basic physical attributes and USB technologies of the flash drives. The newest USB protocol 3.0 is much faster than 2.0 and is backwards compatible with previous technologies. If you need to transfer large volumes of data between your device and drive and your device is 3.0 compatible, this is the best option. We also compared cap designs and ease of portability.
We looked at the basic physical attributes and USB technologies of the flash drives. The newest USB protocol 3.0 is much faster than 2.0 and is backwards compatible with previous technologies. If you need to transfer large volumes of data between your device and drive and your device is 3.0 compatible, this is the best option. We also compared cap designs and ease of portability.
Features
Features include things like security software that may be included with the USB flash drive, indicator lights, reported read and write speeds and more. Some also include things like backup software, free online storage and file encryption.
Features include things like security software that may be included with the USB flash drive, indicator lights, reported read and write speeds and more. Some also include things like backup software, free online storage and file encryption.
Help & Support
USB drives are simple devices that are easy to use. However, should you have a problem with the drive help and a good warranty should be available. The best USB flash drives come with a long warranty and numerous ways for you to contact the company should you need assistance.
USB drives are simple devices that are easy to use. However, should you have a problem with the drive help and a good warranty should be available. The best USB flash drives come with a long warranty and numerous ways for you to contact the company should you need assistance.
A good USB flash drive can greatly increase your productivity and flexibility. Some are even fast enough to stream video so you can easily view your entertainment on a variety of your devices. The larger versions can even store enough video, data and images to act as your backup solution. This review compares the best of the basic, no-fuss USB drives that are dependable, fast and well supported.
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Seth's Blog: Do the (extra) work
Seth's Blog: Do the (extra) work: "Do the (extra) work
Do the extra work not because you have to but because it's a privilege.
Get in early.
Sweep the floor without being asked.
Especially when it's not your turn.
Not because you want credit or reward. Because you can.
The industrialist wants to suck everything out of you. Doing extra work as a cog in an industrial system is a fool's errand.
For the rest of us, the artist and the freelancer and the creator, we know that the privilege of doing the extra work is the work itself.
The habit of doing more than is necessary can only be earned through practice. And the habit is priceless."
Do the extra work not because you have to but because it's a privilege.
Get in early.
Sweep the floor without being asked.
Especially when it's not your turn.
Not because you want credit or reward. Because you can.
The industrialist wants to suck everything out of you. Doing extra work as a cog in an industrial system is a fool's errand.
For the rest of us, the artist and the freelancer and the creator, we know that the privilege of doing the extra work is the work itself.
The habit of doing more than is necessary can only be earned through practice. And the habit is priceless."
Sunday, September 09, 2012
Seth's Blog: Worth doing?
Seth's Blog: Worth doing?: "Worth doing?
One reason to do something is because you get paid to do it.
But it's sad to think that this might be the only reason to do something.
Now that you've got a skillset and trust and leverage and a following and the tools to make something happen, are you going to invest your heart and soul into something that's important or waste it selling something you're not proud of?"
One reason to do something is because you get paid to do it.
But it's sad to think that this might be the only reason to do something.
Now that you've got a skillset and trust and leverage and a following and the tools to make something happen, are you going to invest your heart and soul into something that's important or waste it selling something you're not proud of?"
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Estimate: Facebook Running 180,000 Servers » Data Center Knowledge
Estimate: Facebook Running 180,000 Servers » Data Center Knowledge: "Estimate: Facebook Running 180,000 Servers"
But the numbers certainly support Hamilton’s broader point: that Facebook’s server count is growing fast. Underscoring that growth is this week’s news that Facebook had filed plans to build another data center at its site in Prineville. It’s not clear whether this expands the number of data center buildings at the site to three or four. Initial plans allowed for Facebook to build eventually three of its 300,000 square foot server farms at the site. The new permit, which is for a 62,000 square foot facility, could represent a fourth, smaller facility on the Prineville property.This is the most detailed analysis of Facebook’s power usage I’ve seen. My guess would be that the actual server count could be somewhat lower than Hamilton’s estimate, only because the 1.07 PUE appears to be the efficiency for Facebook’s company-built data centers, rather than its entire footprint. As we noted last week, more than 80 percent of the energy used in Facebook’s data center footprint is consumed in its leased facilities in northern Virginia and Silicon Valley, which are almost certainly running at a PUE somewhat higher than 1.07. Many of these facilities don’t feature the full Open Compute designs seen in Prineville, including the custom power distribution system that has a meaningful impact on Facebook’s efficiency. Facebook hasn’t disclosed the PUE for its third-party data center space.
Like most large data center operators, Facebook doesn’t disclose how many servers it has running in its data centers. But James Hamilton has used the company’s recent disclosures about its energy usage to do some interesting math to try and put together an estimate, which he has shared on his Perspectives blog.
Hamilton starts with the total annual power draw for Facebook’s data centers – 509 million kilowatt hours – and estimates Facebook’s average data center power usage at 58 megawatts of power. He then applies Facebook’s published Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.07 to conclude that the social network is delivering 54.27 megawatts to servers, and divides that by the power usage of an efficient server. At 300 watts per server, that works out to about 180,000 servers, James notes.
But the numbers certainly support Hamilton’s broader point: that Facebook’s server count is growing fast. Underscoring that growth is this week’s news that Facebook had filed plans to build another data center at its site in Prineville. It’s not clear whether this expands the number of data center buildings at the site to three or four. Initial plans allowed for Facebook to build eventually three of its 300,000 square foot server farms at the site. The new permit, which is for a 62,000 square foot facility, could represent a fourth, smaller facility on the Prineville property.This is the most detailed analysis of Facebook’s power usage I’ve seen. My guess would be that the actual server count could be somewhat lower than Hamilton’s estimate, only because the 1.07 PUE appears to be the efficiency for Facebook’s company-built data centers, rather than its entire footprint. As we noted last week, more than 80 percent of the energy used in Facebook’s data center footprint is consumed in its leased facilities in northern Virginia and Silicon Valley, which are almost certainly running at a PUE somewhat higher than 1.07. Many of these facilities don’t feature the full Open Compute designs seen in Prineville, including the custom power distribution system that has a meaningful impact on Facebook’s efficiency. Facebook hasn’t disclosed the PUE for its third-party data center space.
The exterior of the Facebook data center in Prineville, Oregon. (Photo credit: Alan Brandt).
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
50-Mile Landslides Spotted on Saturn's Icy Moon
50-Mile Landslides Spotted on Saturn's Icy Moon: "
Long landslides spotted on Saturn’s moon, Iapetus, could help provide clues to similar movements of material on Earth. Scientists studying the icy satellite have determined that flash heating could cause falling ice to travel 10 to 15 times farther than previously expected on Iapetus.
Extended landslides can be found on Mars and Earth, but are more likely to be composed of rock than ice. Despite the differences in materials, scientists believe there could be a link between the long-tumbling debris on all three bodies.
“We think there’s more likely a common mechanism for all of this, and we want to be able to explain all of the observations,” lead scientist Kelsi Singer of Washington University told SPACE.com."
Long landslides spotted on Saturn’s moon, Iapetus, could help provide clues to similar movements of material on Earth. Scientists studying the icy satellite have determined that flash heating could cause falling ice to travel 10 to 15 times farther than previously expected on Iapetus.
Extended landslides can be found on Mars and Earth, but are more likely to be composed of rock than ice. Despite the differences in materials, scientists believe there could be a link between the long-tumbling debris on all three bodies.
“We think there’s more likely a common mechanism for all of this, and we want to be able to explain all of the observations,” lead scientist Kelsi Singer of Washington University told SPACE.com."
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