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blogpost: true
date: 4.3.2024
author: Tobias
location: Stuttgart
category: links, 2024
tags: links, 2024
language: Deutsch
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# Links für 2024 KW 9

Zusammengefasst von
[LlongOrca](https://huggingface.co/TheBloke/LlongOrca-13B-16K-GGUF).

**[buyingacar/README.md at main ·
kutinden/buyingacar](https://github.com/kutinden/buyingacar/blob/main/README.md)**:

The article provides a detailed guide on how to buy a new car online,
including steps like determining what car you want, figuring out dealer
cost, getting preapproved for a car loan, and contacting all the
dealerships that offer the desired vehicle. It emphasizes using email
communication throughout the process, and mentions some common replies
from dealerships and how to respond accordingly. The article also
discusses negotiating without trade-ins, market economics, email
etiquette, and the algorithm implementation for triggering competition
between dealerships.

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**[A TL;DR List of My Favourite Marketing Resources + Building 1,000
Fans](https://thesocialjuice.substack.com/p/a-tldr-list-of-my-favourite-marketing)**:

1\. This week\'s two-part newsletter discusses TL;DR marketing lists and
write-ups about 1,000 fans. 2. The author shares various brand
documentaries that can help one realize the power of brand messaging in
campaigns, storytelling, and teach a thing or two about marketing. 3.
The author recommends several libraries, blogs, courses, and social
media follows for better understanding of marketing strategies. 4.
Finally, the article explores the concept of building 1,000 true fans,
explaining how artists can make a living from their true fans by
providing valuable products and creating genuine connections with them.

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**[The Virtuous Mean Between Time Drunkenness and Work
Martyrdom](https://lessfoolish.substack.com/p/the-virtuous-mean-between-time-drunkenness)**:

This article explores the concepts of \"time drunks\" and \"work
martyrs,\" two extremes in people\'s relationship with work, drawing on
philosopher Raymond Geuss\' book A Philosopher Looks at Work. Time
drunks prioritize leisure over work, while work martyrs are excessively
devoted to their jobs. The article argues that the virtuous mean between
these extremes lies in finding a balance where one works for the right
reasons and towards the right people, without sacrificing well-being.

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**[Stress Reduction Techniques for High Stress
Operations](https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/Real-Warriors-Campaign/Articles/Stress-Reduction-Techniques-for-High-Stress-Operations)**:

The military can be a highly stressful environment, with various roles
such as special operators, explosive ordinance technicians, and aviators
experiencing significant psychological health concerns due to heavy
physical, mental, and emotional strain. Research has highlighted the
importance of learning stress-management techniques for warriors in
high-stress positions, as stress can lead to depression, anxiety, or
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Service members are encouraged to
develop skills such as visualization, goal-setting, persistence,
situational awareness, and muscle control. Basic stress reduction
techniques include regular exercise, good sleep, a healthy diet,
relaxing activities, staying connected with friends and family, and
seeking professional help when needed.

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**[My streaming fatigue got so bad I started collecting
DVDs](https://www.theverge.com/24044151/streaming-subscription-prices-dvd-collection)**:

The author discusses their recent experience with shopping for DVDs at
Walmart and how they have found the experience more enjoyable than
browsing through streaming services. They mention the variety, lower
cost, and nostalgic appeal of owning physical copies of movies as
reasons for choosing DVDs over digital streaming. The author also
acknowledges the drawbacks of DVD ownership, such as storage issues and
potential lack of convenience compared to streaming platforms.

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**[How to find the AWS Account ID of any S3
Bucket](https://tracebit.com/blog/2024/02/finding-aws-account-id-of-any-s3-bucket/)**:

This article discusses how to find the AWS Account ID of any S3 Bucket
using a combination of techniques and policy configurations in VPC
Endpoints. The process involves applying an IAM policy, making a request
to the target bucket, checking if it appears in CloudTrail logs,
modifying the VPC endpoint policy accordingly, repeating the steps for
each digit, and eventually finding the AWS Account ID. It also
highlights that this technique should only be used when necessary, as it
is based on partial matches against resource identifiers.

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**[What a Major Solar Storm Could Do to Our
Planet](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/03/04/what-a-major-solar-storm-could-do-to-our-planet)**:

This article discusses the potential risks associated with solar storms
and their impact on our power grid, communication systems, satellites,
GPS, and other technologies that are critical to daily life. The article
highlights the challenges faced by space weather forecasters in
predicting these events, as well as the importance of improving
preparedness for such disruptions. It also emphasizes the need for
better infrastructure and more research on solar storms to minimize
their effects on modern society.

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**[The disappointing
tea.xyz](https://connortumbleson.com/2024/02/26/the-disappointing-tea-xyz/)**:

The article discusses an incident where unknown users were attempting to
add \"tea\" configuration files to various GitHub repositories, possibly
in an attempt to claim ownership and control tokens tied to the
open-source projects. The author found over 100 pull requests within two
days targeting different projects on GitHub. Tea protocol has faced
criticism for enabling this type of abuse and is taking steps to prevent
it in the future by adding verification steps for legitimate
contributors.

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**[Häckselplatz - Stadt
Oberriexingen](https://www.oberriexingen.de/stadt-tourismus/planen-bauen-wohnen/haeckselplatz/)**:

This article provides information on extended opening hours for contrast
enhancement services, which take place on Wednesdays from 2pm to 5pm,
Saturdays from 9am to 1pm, and Saturdays from 1pm to 5pm. These times
are available every week, starting from February until the end of April.
The usage rules can be found in a separate document.

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**[Job titles are bullshit · Jamie Tanna \| Software
Engineer](https://www.jvt.me/posts/2024/02/26/job-titles-bullshit/)**:

This article discusses the inconsistency in job titles within the
software development and quality engineering industries, focusing on the
confusion around \"Senior Engineer\" levels. The author highlights how
different companies may have varying expectations for seniority,
experience requirements, and roles. They suggest that there might be
value in an industry-wide acceptance of levels to make it easier to
compare roles across organizations.

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**[Home Screen Advantage - Infrequently
Noted](https://infrequently.org/2024/02/home-screen-advantage/)**:

The article discusses Apple\'s plan to potentially limit the
functionality of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in iOS 17.4, which might
affect businesses and users who rely on these applications. Apple claims
that compliance with the European Union\'s Digital Markets Act requires
this change, but critics argue that the company is trying to maintain
its home screen advantage over competing app stores. The article also
highlights the importance of web development skills and open
technologies in the future of mobile application development.

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**[79% of Crohn\'s disease patients in remission after early
intervention](https://newatlas.com/medical/crohns-disease-treatment/)**:

A clinical trial led by the University of Cambridge found that giving an
immunotherapy drug, infliximab, as soon as possible after diagnosis with
Crohn\'s disease significantly reduces complications, including the need
for surgery. The results suggest re-thinking how Crohn\'s disease is
treated, and could lead to better outcomes for patients than previously
reported.

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**[All Aboard the Bureaucracy
Train---Asterisk](https://asteriskmag.com/issues/05/all-aboard-the-bureaucracy-train)**:

The article discusses the challenges faced by America when constructing
transit systems and compares the U.S. with countries like Italy, Spain,
Portugal, Southern Europe, Turkey, Scandinavia, Germany, France, and
Latin America that have low construction costs. The author emphasizes
the importance of having a strong public sector and empowered civil
service to make planning decisions, as well as considering learning from
other successful transit systems globally.

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**[When Apple takes the European Commission for fools: An initial
overview of Apple's new terms and conditions for iOS app distribution in
the EU - The Platform Law
Blog](https://theplatformlaw.blog/2024/01/26/when-apple-takes-the-european-commission-for-fools-an-initial-overview-of-apples-new-terms-and-conditions-for-ios-app-distribution-in-the-eu/)**:

Yesterday, Apple announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in
response to the European Union\'s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The
announcement outlines new terms for app distribution, alternative app
stores, sideloading, and payment options. However, critics argue that
Apple is not seriously complying with the DMA and shows disdain for both
the legislation and app developers. The European Commission should
consider opening infringement proceedings on 7 March 2024 if these
issues are not resolved.

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**[🦑 The 14 pains of building your own billing system - Arnon
Shimoni](https://arnon.dk/the-14-pains-of-billing/)**:

This article discusses the complexities and challenges of billing and
revenue systems for businesses, emphasizing the importance of choosing
an appropriate solution depending on their needs. The author highlights
three common options for managing billing systems: home-grown solutions,
hybrid systems that combine internal and external elements, and full
third-party systems. The article also lists several issues that can
arise with homegrown billing systems, such as idempotency, date
handling, usage metering, invoice formatting, and more.

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**[Combating Olive Oil Fraud with Nuclear
Innovations](https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/combating-olive-oil-fraud-with-nuclear-innovations)**:

Europe produces 60% of the world\'s olive oil, with research carried out
by the Joint FAO/IAEA laboratory to verify the origin of Slovenian extra
virgin olive oil from the Istria region. Using non-destructive chemical
analysis technologies like FT-NIR and HS-GC-IMS, scientists successfully
differentiated between 242 olive oils and identified their origins with
89% accuracy. The study aimed to develop more food authentication tests
for extra-virgin olive oil and other products. The International
Symposium on Food Safety and Control will be held in Vienna from May
27-31, 2024, focusing on cutting-edge research and innovation in food
safety and control.

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**[Pössl Campstar V-Klasse
220d](https://www.adac.de/reise-freizeit/ratgeber/tests/poessl-campstar-v-klasse-220-d/)**:

In the compact bus segment, Pssl Group offers the Campstar in two
variants. The ADAC tested both the basic vehicle and its V-Class
configuration. The motor and drive received top marks.

The Campstar\'s airflow is optimized with the pop-up roof open,
providing more air circulation. As an alternative, the Vito Tourer
offers a more economical option.

The ADAC regularly tests compact, everyday-capable camper vans from the
bus and box van classes, ensuring they are all comparable. This time,
the Pssl Campstar was put to the test. Based on the Mercedes-Benz
chassis, customers can choose between the V-Class in three engine
configurations or the Vito in four variants. The ADAC tested the V-Class
with a 163-PS motor for around €69,000. The version with the strongest
motor, at 239 PS, costs approximately €73,000 according to the
manufacturer.

The article also discusses various aspects of the Campstar\'s design,
such as its fuel consumption and emissions, interior space, and
features.

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**[Hancho](https://github.com/aappleby/hancho)**:

The article discusses Hancho, an open-source build system for Python
projects. It is designed to be simple and fast, with few moving parts,
and requires no installation. Inspired by Ninja and Bazel, Hancho
supports calling build rules as functions in Python code. The article
provides a tutorial, additional documentation, updates on the project,
and a simple example of using Hancho for building an executable.

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**[Why car and home insurance costs are
surging](https://text.npr.org/1233963377)**:

Homeowner insurance premiums have increased significantly in recent
years due to factors such as rising labor and material costs, inflation,
and an increase in natural disasters. Insurance companies argue that
they need to adjust their prices according to the risks involved, but
consumers are finding it increasingly difficult to afford the higher
premiums. The insurance market is also struggling with climate change
impacting the industry and putting pressure on insurers. As a result,
some people may consider scaling back coverage or even going without
insurance altogether, which could lead to greater vulnerability for
individuals and communities.

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**[The hater's guide to
Kubernetes](https://paulbutler.org/2024/the-haters-guide-to-kubernetes/)**:

The article discusses how Kubernetes is often seen as overly complicated
and unnecessary for startups. However, it argues that Kubernetes can be
an efficient tool for certain use cases such as running multiple
processes redundantly and load balancing them while also configuring
them through code. By carving out a small chunk of Kubernetes\' features
and ignoring the rest, users can achieve serenity with the platform. The
article provides insights into how Jamsocket uses Kubernetes
successfully by focusing on specific features and avoiding others that
add unnecessary complexity.

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**[I\'m going to keep opting out • Cory
Dransfeldt](https://coryd.dev/posts/2024/im-going-to-keep-opting-out/)**:

This article discusses the burden placed on users to opt out of various
forms of marketing, solicitations, and advertising. The author argues
that opt-out systems are time-consuming and intrusive, often insisting
upon future transactions or attention rather than maintaining a
relationship. They suggest that an opt-in system would be more effective
and respectful of users\' privacy and attention.

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**[congstar: Kundencenter verschwunden - jetzt App-Zwang?
(Update)](https://www.teltarif.de/meincongstar-kundencenter-online-app/news/94750.html)**:

Congstar, a German telecommunications discounter, has seemingly forced
its customers to switch to an app for managing their prepaid contracts,
mobile plans, DSL connections and home spot tariffs. This change was not
announced beforehand, and many users might be surprised by it. The old
online customer center is still available but not promoted on the
website. Congstar\'s two other discounters, ja!mobil and Penny mobil,
discontinued their online customer centers four years ago, shifting to
app-based services for customers instead.

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**[Drittanbietersperre: Gegen Abo-Fallen auf dem
Handy](https://www.teltarif.de/mobilfunk/drittanbietersperre/)**:

This article discusses the issue of unexpected charges on phone bills
from unknown companies, often due to subscriptions to services that
users may not be aware of or have signed up for. It explains how carrier
billing, which allows payments for additional services through phone
bills, can lead to unintentional subscriptions and charges. To protect
against these costs, the article introduces a concept called
\"Drittanbietersperre,\" or third-party blockade, which enables users to
prevent unauthorized charges from appearing on their bills. The article
also covers recent regulatory changes concerning third-party services
and offers advice for customers who encounter unexpected charges on
their phone bill.

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**['Their heads were nailed to the trees': what was life -- and death --
like for Roman
legionaries?](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/jan/29/heads-nailed-trees-roman-legionnaires-british-museum-legion)**:

The article discusses the Teutoburg Forest battle that occurred between
the Romans and Germanic tribes in AD 9. The Roman army, led by Publius
Quinctilius Varus, suffered a devastating defeat with three legions
being wiped out. This event had long-lasting effects on Rome\'s
expansion east of the Rhine and later became part of German national
identity. In present times, the battle site has been preserved as a
museum and battlefield park in Kalkriese, Germany. The article also
mentions the British Museum exhibition \"Legion: Life in the Roman
Army,\" which explores the everyday lives of Roman soldiers through
various artifacts and personal belongings found at archaeological sites.

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**[sd-forge-layerdiffusion](https://github.com/layerdiffusion/sd-forge-layerdiffusion)**:

This article discusses the transparent Image Layer Diffusion using
Latent Transparency for SD WebUI, which is an extension that allows
users to generate transparent images and layers in their image
generation process. The article highlights its current features and
upcoming improvements while providing a detailed guide on how to use it
effectively. It also mentions some FAQs related to the model\'s
performance and functionality.

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**[It's now significantly more deadly to be homeless. Why are so many
people
dying?](https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2024/02/homeless-mortality-report/)**:

The mortality rate for unhoused Americans in California has more than
tripled over the past decade, making it increasingly dangerous to be
homeless. A recent study found that the death rate for homeless
individuals increased from 814 per 100,000 in 2011 to 2,752 per 100,000
in 2020. Overdoses played a major role in these deaths, but people also
died at increased rates due to things that could be avoided with proper
access to healthcare and housing. The study suggests that the stakes are
high for state and local efforts to combat homelessness as lives are on
the line.

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**[V-Klasse: Details zum optionalen Liegepaket für die
3er-Sitzbank](https://mbpassion.de/2017/10/v-klasse-details-zum-optionalen-liegepaket/)**:

The Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse offers an optional Liege-Paket (V9B) for
enhanced comfort and privacy, converting the rear bench seat into a bed
with a maximum length of 2.03 x 1.35 meters. The package includes a
3-seater bench in the second row, a foldable individual seat in the
middle row, an optional additional individual seat (with long
wheelbase), and dark-tinted side window glass. It is available with
seats made of fabric Santiago black or crystal gray, as well as leather
Lugano black. The extension cushion is always available in fabric
Santiago black. The package can be ordered for all engine options but
may not be combined with certain other options such as 2-seater bench in
the first row (US1), or folding 3-seater bench in the first row (US4). A
few required features include comfort driver seat (SB1) and passenger
seat (SB2), electric adjustment (SF1, SF2), or swivel driver seat (SB5
with SB6).

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**[8.24€ 5% OFF\|Atx 24pin/pci e dual 8p(6 2) /sata 15pin/ide 4pin/cpu
8pin(4 4) modulares Strom versorgungs kabel für Gigabyte p750gm p850gm
p1000gm\| \| -
AliExpress](https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005004299999858.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.5b7e5a8ei83PGP&browser_id=b8f6e60e08b64f878ddd8150fb43d9c2&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=bfeebfdddfbdc18e0325bb8a17aa3ccff1b05ceb57&gclid=&pdp_npi=4@dis!EUR!8.68!8.24!!!9.17!8.71!@21038e8317094497882754241e42b4!12000028677882740!sea!DE!0!AB&algo_pvid=9ab73c0c-9e9a-4312-9d3f-394b3a0ca952)**:

The article discusses AliExpress, an online platform for global trade
and retail e-commerce, owned by Alibaba Group. It provides various
categories to browse products, including popular items, great value
deals, reviews, and more. Alibaba Group is a Chinese multinational
technology company that operates multiple platforms like Alimama,
Alipay, Fliggy, Alibaba Cloud, Taobao Marketplace, Tmall, AliOS, and
1688.

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**[1.34€ 91% OFF\|Gigabyte original modulares Stromkabel für p750gm
p850gm p1000gm gpu pcie 8pin 6 2pin dual 8pin cpu 4 4pin sata molex atx
24pin\| \| -
AliExpress](https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005005159644206.html)**:

The article discusses the Alibaba Group and its various platforms,
including AliExpress, Alimama, Alipay, Fliggy, Alibaba Cloud, Taobao
Marketplace, Tmall, and more. It also mentions intellectual property
protection, privacy policy, and sitemap information for AliExpress.com.

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**[Räume lüften wirksam
effektiv](https://www.raum-analyse.de/wissenswertes/richtig-lueften/)**:

The article discusses the issue of excess water vapor in the air,
especially during cold seasons when it can lead to mold growth. To
reduce mold risks, proper ventilation is essential, and people should be
aware of their indoor humidity levels using a hygrometer. It also
advises against transporting warm and moist air from heated rooms to
unheated ones, as this can cause condensation on cold surfaces and
increase the risk of mold growth. Automatic ventilation systems may be
considered for new constructions or renovations to help maintain optimal
humidity levels in homes.

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**[Microsoft rudert etwas zurück: WSUS macht Rechner
\"verwaltet\"](https://www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-rudert-etwas-zurueck-WSUS-macht-Rechner-verwaltet-9643442.html?view=print)**:

Microsoft has updated its Windows 10 upgrade criteria, allowing PCs to
offer upgrades to Windows 11 despite not being managed in the Windows
domain. Previously, devices had to be managed with Microsoft Intune or
Configuration Manager to qualify for an upgrade. Now, Windows Update for
Business and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) also count as
management tools.

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**[Funktioniert nur bei klar konturierter
Topologie](https://www.golem.de/news/segway-navimow-i105e-und-i108e-kann-gras-von-nicht-gras-unterscheiden-2403-182765-2.html)**:

The Segway Navimow robotic lawnmower features integrated image
recognition technology that can distinguish grass from non-grass,
allowing it to automatically identify the lawn boundary without manual
input from users. The technology is especially useful when the garden
layout often changes or the shape of the lawn is modified. However,
manual adjustments are also possible for safety purposes. The app allows
users to define multiple smaller sections and connection corridors
within their gardens. Virtual no-go zones can be set up to keep the
robot away from certain plants or objects. In ideal conditions, the
camera AI can avoid collisions without human intervention. The Navimow
i105E and i108E models come with image data for over 20 objects,
including people, cats, dogs, grills, flowers, soccer balls, and garden
tools. Both models are compact and suitable for uneven gardens, with
dimensions of 545x385x285mm. The cutting width is 180mm and the
adjustable cutting height ranges from 20 to 60mm. These mowers operate
at a low noise level of 58dB(A). A 60-minute battery life is claimed for
the i105E, with a full recharge taking 90 minutes; the i108E has a
running time of 90 minutes and takes 180 minutes to charge. Both models
are IP66 protected against water sprays from a garden hose. Bluetooth,
Wi-Fi, and optional 4G mobile connectivity allow remote control via
smartphone app. An additional 4G module is available for an extra fee,
with annual data pricing ranging from €30 to €90. The i105E model is
available in retail stores and online shops, while the i108E is only
sold through professional dealerships. The higher-end H-series remains
available, offering larger batteries for more lawn areas and additional
sensors like a rain sensor.

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**[Thieves using cellular and Wi-Fi jammers to enter homes for
robbery](https://eu.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/komando/2024/02/29/thieves-using-wifi-jammer/72758559007/)**:

The article discusses the increasing issue of thieves using cellular and
Wi-Fi jammers to gain access to homes for robbery purposes. These
criminals place jamming devices around their targets, rendering security
cameras and phones inoperative. They meticulously plan home invasions by
researching houses online and taking note of the presence or absence of
dogs. The article suggests various technological measures that can be
taken to protect one\'s property from such attacks, such as hardwiring
internet connections, installing wired security cameras, and using
motion-activated lights. Additionally, it advises homeowners to remove
photos and details about their properties from real estate websites in
order to reduce the risk of attracting criminals.

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**[K8s Service Meshes: The Bill Comes
Due](https://matduggan.com/k8s-service-meshes/)**:

Service meshes have become popular for their ability to enforce
encryption and control service-to-service access, offering better
monitoring and additional features. However, as more organizations adopt
Kubernetes, the need for deploying production applications has come with
a cost. The article discusses various service mesh options, such as
Linkerd, Cilium, Istio, Consul Connect, GCP\'s Anthos, AWS App Mesh, and
Azure\'s Open Service Mesh. Pricing models vary across these options,
and the era of free service meshes is coming to an end. Infrastructure
teams need to carefully evaluate their options and plan accordingly as
they transition to microservices and split stacks in their
organizations.

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**[Ada 95: The Craft of Object-Oriented
Programming](https://adaic.org/resources/add_content/docs/craft/html/contents.htm)**:

The article \"Ada 95: The Craft of Object-Oriented Programming\" by John
English provides an in-depth guide to the Ada programming language,
focusing on object-oriented design and implementation concepts. It
covers topics such as abstract data types, private types, exception
handling, dynamic memory allocation, multitasking, and more. The book
includes various examples, exercises, and appendices for further
understanding of the subject matter.

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**[Americans are spending the biggest share of their income on food in 3
decades](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/inflation-consumer-spending-food-and-restaurants-disposable-income-2024/)**:

US food prices have reached a 30-year high, with Americans spending over
11% of their disposable income on groceries and dining out in 2022. This
is attributed to the ongoing inflation and rising labor costs for
restaurants and food manufacturers. The National Association for
Business Economists predicts that inflation will continue to slow this
year, with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) decline to an annual rate of
2.4%.

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**[myshell-ai/OpenVoice · Hugging
Face](https://huggingface.co/myshell-ai/OpenVoice)**:

OpenVoice is a voice cloning technology that requires only a short audio
clip from the reference speaker to replicate their voice and generate
speech in multiple languages. It offers granular control over voice
styles such as emotion, accent, rhythm, pauses, and intonation, as well
as accurate tone color cloning. OpenVoice also enables zero-shot
cross-lingual voice cloning for languages not included in the training
dataset.

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**[metavoiceio/metavoice-1B-v0.1 · Hugging
Face](https://huggingface.co/metavoiceio/metavoice-1B-v0.1)**:

MetaVoice-1B is a 1.2B parameter text-to-speech model trained on 100K
hours of speech data. It focuses on emotional speech rhythm and tone in
English, without hallucinations. The model supports voice cloning with
finetuning, zero-shot cloning for American & British voices, long-form
synthesis, and has been released under the Apache 2.0 license for
unrestricted usage.

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**[m-a-p/ChatMusician · Hugging
Face](https://huggingface.co/m-a-p/ChatMusician)**:

ChatMusician is an open-source LLM that integrates intrinsic musical
abilities, allowing it to understand and generate music using only a
pure text tokenizer without external multi-modal neural structures or
tokenizers. The model can compose full-length music based on texts,
chords, melodies, motifs, musical forms, and more. ChatMusician
surpasses LLaMA2 and GPT-3.5 on the MusicTheoryBench zero-shot setting
by a noticeable margin. The code, data, model, and benchmark are
open-sourced for further research and development.

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**[These companies tried a 4-day workweek. More than a year in, they
still love
it](https://www.npr.org/2024/02/27/1234271434/4-day-workweek-successful-a-year-later-in-uk)**:

The UK\'s four-day workweek pilot has shown lasting benefits over one
year after its implementation, with 54 out of 61 participating companies
still maintaining the policy. The trial resulted in improved physical
and mental health, work-life balance, general life satisfaction, and
reduced burnout among workers. Researchers found that no single method
worked for all companies, but they also noted that better external
communications and more flexibility could have contributed to a smoother
transition.

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**[Beyond 50/50: Breaking Down The Percentage of Female Gamers By
Genre](https://quanticfoundry.com/2017/01/19/female-gamers-by-genre/)**:

The percentage of female gamers varies significantly across gaming
genres, from Match 3 games with almost 70% female participation to
Tactical Shooters and Sports Games with around 2%. The variance
highlights the importance of not using a single statistic for all gamers
without considering genre differences. The study suggests that some
genres may appeal more to women due to their primary motivations, such
as Completion and Fantasy.

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**[Where Is Noether\'s Principle in Machine
Learning?](https://cgad.ski/blog/where-is-noethers-principle-in-machine-learning.html)**:

This article discusses Noether\'s Principle in machine learning and
explores its application to discrete processes. It presents a toy
example that demonstrates the conservation laws and how they can be
built on \"Noether equivariances.\" The author also provides a general
proof of a discrete Noether\'s principle.

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**[A most wanted man: Fugitive Wirecard COO Jan Marsalek exposed as
decade-long GRU spy](https://theins.ru/en/politics/269612)**:

Fugitive Wirecard COO Jan Marsalek, who was responsible for Germany\'s
largest financial fraud in history, has also been a decade-long Russian
spy. Marsalek escaped to Russia and assumed the identity of Father
Konstantin Baiazov after his company collapsed due to a massive
accounting scandal. He used various aliases and stolen passports during
his time in Russia, while maintaining contacts with ex-GRU officers,
including Stanislav Petlinsky and Anatoliy Karaziy.

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**[If You're So Successful, Why Are You Still Working 70 Hours a
Week?](https://hbr.org/2018/02/if-youre-so-successful-why-are-you-still-working-70-hours-a-week)**:

This article discusses the phenomenon of insecure overachievers, who are
recruited and exploited by companies for their exceptional capabilities
and ambition. These individuals often work longer hours due to a sense
of inadequacy that drives them. The article advises against turning long
working hours into a habit, as it can lead to burnout and affect overall
well-being. It also highlights the importance of setting specific goals
for your time management and ensuring a balance between work and
personal life.

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**[Fefes Blog](https://blog.fefe.de/?ts=9b1f64d1)**:

The article discusses the misconception that specialized companies can
perform tasks better or more responsibly than an individual would. In
reality, these firms prioritize cost reduction over quality. The example
given is a technology company that sends millions of SMS text messages
worldwide, but had a security vulnerability exposing one-time security
codes for major platforms like Facebook, Google, and TikTok. The article
emphasizes the importance of having in-house expertise to verify
services provided by such companies.

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**[Things You Should Never Do, Part
I](https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/04/06/things-you-should-never-do-part-i/)**:

The article discusses Netscape\'s decision to rewrite their code from
scratch for version 6.0, resulting in a long delay between releases and
allowing their market share to plummet. The author argues that rewriting
the entire code base is an ill-conceived strategy that wastes time,
money, and market leadership. Instead, they suggest refactoring existing
code or optimizing certain parts without throwing away the whole
program.

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**[Spotify pays out 70% of its revenue to record
labels](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39557300)**:

The article discusses Spotify\'s business model and the percentage of
revenue paid to artists and record labels, which is often criticized by
artists as being too low. It compares Spotify\'s dealings with music
producers to other industries where middlemen are squeezed between
customers who want lower prices and suppliers that demand higher
payments. The debate highlights the challenges faced by both streaming
services and the music industry in finding a balance that benefits all
parties involved.

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**[The "End of Programming" will look a lot like
programming](https://ben11kehoe.medium.com/the-end-of-programming-will-look-a-lot-like-programming-8b877c8efef8)**:

The article discusses the potential end of programming as traditional
programs may be replaced by AI systems trained rather than programmed.
The author expresses skepticism about integrating AI and LLMs into
software development, but also explores two possible directions in which
AI could take over software development tasks: either by consistently
guessing the correct answers or by acting as a formal language
interpreter. The author emphasizes that cultural context and
self-awareness are hard challenges for AI to overcome before it can be
considered an adequate replacement for human developers.

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**[Company forgets why they exist after 11-week migration to
Kubernetes](https://www.theolognion.com/p/company-forgets-why-they-exist-after-11-week-migration-to-kubernetes)**:

Xenobroom Inc., a Silicon Valley startup, began upgrading its server
infrastructure in May 2020 due to increased daily use during the global
pandemic. The decision was made to migrate the existing infrastructure
to Kubernetes. However, this process took longer than expected and
caused confusion within the company about their product\'s purpose. Now,
the CEO is seeking help from a psychic specialist to resolve this issue.

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**[Zugriff verweigert / Access
denied](https://m.mobile.de/wohnwagen-inserat/crosscamp-mercedes-benz-base-x-v3-mehrtwertst-geschenkt-naumburg/363412869.html?ref=srp&refId=ddf1fc7b-f2b2-4839-f1f7-0a34b4089dff&searchId=ddf1fc7b-f2b2-4839-f1f7-0a34b4089dff&type=ad)**:

This article is about an unavailability issue where the user cannot
access certain data on this specific page automatically. The user is
advised to contact mobile.de GmbH via phone or email for any further
assistance related to accessing their data.

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**[Learning to be
managed](https://medium.com/@theholy7/learning-to-be-managed-630e31c52282)**:

This article discusses the importance of learning how to be managed and
shares insights on what makes a good manager, as well as tips for
improving communication with them. It highlights that managers are human
beings dealing with various life challenges, and empathy is crucial in
working relationships. The author emphasizes the importance of 1:1
meetings, setting clear expectations and goals (SMART), and maintaining
a brag document to track achievements and provide a comprehensive view
of one\'s work. Overall, the article encourages self-awareness and
continuous learning in order to grow professionally.

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**[GGUF, the long way
around](https://vickiboykis.com/2024/02/28/gguf-the-long-way-around/)**:

This article discusses the use of large language models (LLM), machine
learning models, and their artifacts such as checkpoint files, pickle
formats, safetensors, GGML, and GGUF. It explores how these models are
consumed in various ways, such as API endpoints, model artifacts, and
local inference using frameworks like PyTorch and HuggingFace\'s Model
Hub. The article also explains the process of serializing machine
learning models to files and the different formats used, such as
safetensors for better security and GGUF for backward compatibility.

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**[Boiling Water Can Remove 90% of Microplastics From Your Tap
Water](https://www.healthline.com/health-news/boiling-water-may-help-remove-up-to-90-of-microplastics)**:

A new study found that boiling water and filtering it can effectively
remove a significant amount of microplastics. Researchers discovered
that simply boiling water for five minutes and then cooling it could
reduce the presence of microplastics by up to 90%. This method could be
beneficial, especially in poorer countries where more accessible
solutions for clean water are needed.

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This article discusses various categories and services offered by
AliExpress, which is part of the Alibaba Group. It highlights popular
products, promotions, low prices, great value, reviews, China brands,
blog, seller portal, Black Friday deals, and more. The article also
mentions other related Alibaba group websites and mobile apps.

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This article discusses AliExpress, an online retail service owned by the
Alibaba Group, which offers various categories like Klger Kaufen, besser
Leben!, Browse by Category, and more. It also mentions other related
services under the Alibaba Group such as Alimama, Alipay, Fliggy,
Alibaba Cloud, and others. The article concludes with a brief statement
about intellectual property protection, privacy policy, and terms of
use.

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This article discusses AliExpress, an online shopping platform owned by
Alibaba Group, and its various categories such as Klger Kaufen (Cars),
besser Leben (Better Life), Popular Products, Low Price, Great Value,
Reviews, China Brands, Blog, Seller Portal, Black Friday, and AliExpress
Assistant. The article also mentions other Alibaba Group websites like
Alimama, Alipay, Fliggy, Alibaba Cloud, Taobao Marketplace, Tmall, and
Taobao Global. AliExpress offers various services for users in the
Google Play App Store AppGallery. Furthermore, the article highlights
AliExpress\' intellectual property protection, privacy policy, and
sitemap details.

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The article discusses AliExpress, a part of Alibaba Group, which offers
various categories for online shopping. It also mentions the different
services and platforms under Alibaba Group, such as Alimama, Alipay,
Taobao Marketplace, and Tmall. The website provides information on
privacy policies, intellectual property protection, and user guides for
customers in the EU and UK.

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**[XTTS License After Shutdown · Issue #3490 ·
coqui-ai/TTS](https://github.com/coqui-ai/TTS/issues/3490)**:

The article discusses the closure of Coqui AI and its impact on
customers who purchased commercial licenses for the XTTS model.
Customers express their frustration about not being able to renew their
license, and many request that Coqui consider switching to more
permissive open-source licenses like Apache 2.0 or MIT. The article also
highlights concerns regarding the future of the technology behind Coqui
AI and potential legal implications for customers who have integrated
the XTTS model into their products and services.

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**[coqui/XTTS-v2 · Hugging
Face](https://huggingface.co/coqui/XTTS-v2)**:

The TTS (Text-to-Speech) model allows for voice cloning in different
languages using only a 6-second audio clip. This technology is similar
to what powers Coqui Studio and Coqui API. The XTTS-v2 supports 17
languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Dutch, Czech, Arabic, Chinese,
Japanese, Hungarian, Korean, and Hindi. The model can also support
emotion and style transfer by cloning voices, cross-language voice
cloning, multi-lingual speech generation, 24 kHz sampling rate, and
updates for new languages like Hungarian and Korean.

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**[Unearthing The Oldest Forest on Earth: Two Hours from New York City
You Can Travel Back Nearly 400 Million
Years](https://worldsensorium.com/unearthing-the-oldest-forest-on-earth-two-hours-from-new-york-city-you-can-travel-back-nearly-400-million-years/)**:

The exploration of an ancient, fossilized forest in Cairo, New York has
revealed a treasure trove of evidence showcasing early plant life
coexisting with dinosaurs around 386 million years ago. This discovery
is the oldest ever found on Earth and predates well-known ancient
forests like the Amazon rainforest and Yakushima Forest in Japan. The
researchers focused on examining the fossils of plants and trees,
discovering a diverse array of early plant life. These findings offer
valuable insights into biodiversity during the dinosaur era and
challenge existing notions about ancient forests\' age.

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**[Amazon's Big
Secret](https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/02/amazon-profits-antitrust-ftc/677580/)**:

The article discusses Amazon\'s profit margins, which are still unclear
even after recent unsealing materials from the federal antitrust lawsuit
against Amazon were released. It highlights how large corporations have
been able to keep their finances private, contributing to the delayed
recognition of monopolization in America. The lack of transparency is
attributed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules
that allow companies to lump together different business lines when
reporting financial data. This has allowed corporations to hide excess
profits and losses, which could alert antitrust enforcers to a lack of
competition. The article emphasizes that better policing of corporate
disclosures by the SEC would not solve America\'s monopoly problem but
might have led to more informed reporting and public scrutiny of
business models, potentially leading to earlier intervention from
antitrust enforcers.

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**[Malicious AI models on Hugging Face backdoor users'
machines](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-ai-models-on-hugging-face-backdoor-users-machines/)**:

100 instances of malicious AI ML models were discovered on the Hugging
Face platform, which could execute code on victims\' machines and
provide attackers with a persistent backdoor. Despite security measures
in place, JFrog found that these models pose a significant risk for data
breaches and espionage attacks. The majority of these malicious models
are hosted on PyTorch and Tensorflow Keras platforms.

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**[A Comprehensive Guide on Databricks for
Beginners](https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/blog/2021/09/a-comprehensive-guide-on-databricks-beginners/)**:

This article discusses Databricks, a data warehousing and machine
learning web-based platform developed by the creators of Spark. It
serves as a one-stop product for all data needs, including data storage,
analysis, and deriving insights. Databricks provides faster ETLs,
enabling businesses to save time and gain competitive advantages. The
platform is integrated with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and
Google Cloud Platform, making it easy to integrate with major cloud
computing infrastructures.

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**[Databricks Pricing Explained: A 2024 Cost
Guide](https://www.cloudzero.com/blog/databricks-pricing/)**:

Databricks offers a powerful cloud data platform for data professionals
interested in data modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine
learning. The Databricks Lakehouse combines data lake and data warehouse
capabilities, making it suitable for building sophisticated data
analytics models. Databricks claims its lakehouse is up to 12X cheaper
than traditional alternatives. Pricing works on a pay-as-you-go basis,
with users only paying for the compute resources they consume. Discounts
are available based on commitments and usage, with options including
Spot Instances for up to 90% off standard pricing. Databricks bills per
Databricks Unit (DBU), which measures processing power used per hour.
The total cost of ownership depends on factors such as the chosen plan,
type of compute workload, and cloud service provider.

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**[Do-it-yourself, building your own Databricks Docker
Container](https://medium.com/@d.v.rademaker/do-it-yourself-building-your-own-databricks-docker-container-9cd670612927)**:

This article provides a step-by-step guide to creating a Docker image
for Databricks using Python and the Poetry package manager. It covers
setting up a basic Python application, creating a Dockerfile, pushing
the image to Dockerhub, and running it on a Databricks cluster. The
article also includes links to GitHub repositories and instructions for
creating an interactive cluster and attaching notebooks to run scripts
in the Docker container.

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**[Samsung's new microSD card is faster than some
SSDs](https://www.engadget.com/samsungs-new-microsd-card-is-faster-than-some-ssds-191251687.html?src=rss)**:

Samsung is set to release a 256GB SD Express microSD card with read
speeds up to 800 MB/s, making it significantly faster than currently
available microSD cards. The card will not be available until later this
year and the cost has yet to be revealed. Samsung also introduced a new
1TB UHS-1 microSD card that provides protection against various
elements. Both cards are expected to launch in the third quarter of
2024.

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**[StarCoder 2 Is a Code-Generating AI That Runs On Most
GPUs](https://m.slashdot.org/story/425464)**:

The StarCoder 2 is an open source code generator developed by Hugging
Face in collaboration with ServiceNow and Nvidia, featuring three
variants trained on different scales of parameters. This AI model offers
faster performance at lower costs compared to the original StarCoder,
along with improved accuracy for various tasks due to its larger
training dataset. The primary advantage over other AI code generators
lies in its licensing terms, which are less restrictive than many
competitors but still require responsible use and compliance with
certain limitations.

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**[Lots of People Make Money on Fanfic. Just Not the
Authors](https://www.wired.com/story/pull-to-publish-fanfic-senlinyu-manacled-fanbinding/)**:

The popular fan-fiction story \"SenLinYu\'s Manacled\" on Archive of Our
Own will be removed by the end of 2022 as its author, SenLinYu, has
signed a deal with Del Rey to publish a novel called \"Alchemised\",
which is based on the fan fiction. The story\'s removal highlights
issues around illegal sales and monetization in the world of fan
fiction, especially through platforms like Etsy and Mercari where bound
copies of fan-fiction stories are being sold for hundreds of dollars.
This has led to fan fiction authors deleting their own works to prevent
profiteering from their intellectual property.

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**[Palantir CEO says software saves Europe from \'goose
step\'](https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/28/palantir_boss_fii_speech/)**:

The CEO of data-mining firm Palantir, Alex Karp, claims that the
company\'s technology has prevented numerous terrorist attacks in Europe
and thus helped to avoid a resurgence of fascism on the continent. He
made these remarks during a speech at the FII Institute conference in
Miami. While some may argue over the veracity of his statement, there is
no denying that Palantir\'s software and data analytics technologies
have played a significant role in various governmental operations,
including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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**[Biden orders crackdown on selling Americans' personal data
abroad](https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/28/24085572/biden-executive-order-personal-data-transfer-china-privacy-surveillance)**:

President Joe Biden has issued an executive order to prevent the
large-scale transfer of Americans\' personal data to countries of
concern, such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The order
requires several departments to implement new protections against
exploitation of personal data related to genomics, biometrics, personal
health, finances, and certain kinds of personal identifiers.
Additionally, it orders the Departments of Health and Human Services,
Defense, and Veterans Affairs to ensure that Americans\' health data
cannot be transferred via federal grants. The order does not address the
overall issue of the personal data market in the US, but focuses on
case-by-case regulatory action by agencies like the FTC.

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**[The Yak Shave](https://www.marginalia.nu/log/a_102_yak_shave/)**:

The author describes their journey to add a service registry to
Marginalia Search, primarily to reduce its dependence on Docker and
enable it to run on bare metal. The original project was based on Spark
and RxJava, with the new service registry using Zookeeper for
orchestrating distributed software. The author faced some challenges in
implementing the service registry, such as services not un-registering
properly, and migrated to a two-phase process for registration and
liveness announcement to avoid race conditions. Additionally, there were
issues with Docker\'s liveness checks due to the absence of curl in the
images. The author also migrated from RxJava-based REST clients to gRPC
for internal communication and refactored some service logic into
separate subsystems. However, this caused an issue with leaking RAM when
gRPC and Netty used cached thread pools that could grow indefinitely.
The author eventually fixed the resource leak and improved performance
of the system in various aspects.

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**[Why Julius Caesar\'s Year of Confusion was the longest year in
history](https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240227-how-julius-caesar-made-the-longest-year-in-history-and-brought-us-leap-years)**:

Julius Caesar attempted to reform the Roman calendar by adding months
and creating leap years; however, a counting mistake almost derailed his
efforts. The early Roman calendar was determined by lunar and
agricultural cycles, leading to confusion when important events did not
align with real-world occurrences. To fix this issue, Caesar added extra
days to the year 46 BC, which brought the calendar in line with the
solar year. This eventually led to the creation of the Gregorian
calendar, but it still has a margin of error due to Earth\'s slightly
irregular orbit around the Sun.

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**[How the Media Industry Keeps Losing the
Future](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/28/technology/news-media-industry-dying.html)**:

30 years ago, Roger Fidler predicted that the digital revolution would
free news from printing presses and give people portable devices for
constant information access. However, traditional media outlets, which
he was advocating for, have been steadily declining and facing
accelerated collapse. Many major publications such as Law360, The
Intercept, and Condé Nast are cutting jobs or shutting down. This
decline has raised concerns about the loss of transparency in
governmental and other institutions due to fewer investigative reports
being published.

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**[HDMI Forum Rejects Open-Source HDMI 2.1 Driver Support Sought By
AMD](https://www.phoronix.com/news/HDMI-2.1-OSS-Rejected)**:

The AMD Linux graphics driver is unable to implement HDMI 2.1+
functionality due to legal requirements set by the HDMI Forum. Despite
efforts from engineers, AMD\'s request for open-source support was
rejected. This leaves open-source GPU drivers without a solution for
safely implementing HDMI 2.1+ features and may result in users having to
rely on DisplayPort for better performance.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

**[Why Children Need Risk, Fear, and Excitement in
Play](https://www.afterbabel.com/p/why-children-need-risk-fear-and-excitement)**:

In the article, Mariana Brussoni discusses the importance of outdoor
risky play for children\'s social, physical, and immune development. She
argues that removing all risk from children\'s lives harms them and
reduces their odds of success. The decline in outdoor play can be
attributed to the move towards intensive parenting, which began in the
1980s. To promote risky play and childhood freedom, Brussoni suggests
prioritizing time, space, and freedom for children, as well as working
together with other parents. She provides tools and resources on
OutsidePlay.org to help support an independent childhood and bring back
risky play.

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**[Your TV Is Too Good for
You](https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/02/4k-tv-resolution-lie/677586/)**:

4K televisions are becoming more common in homes, but the
ultra-high-definition future for TV has turned out to be a lie. While 4K
resolution is now ubiquitous, most people simply cannot sit close enough
to their television sets to make full use of the enhanced picture
quality. The human scale of viewership and living-room design seem to
have been betrayed by the mismatch between television technology and its
actual use. The article suggests that TVs are already large, bright, and
clear enough for most purposes and additional resolution will not be
necessary.

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**[Heinz's Sustainable Ketchup
Cap](https://www.lumafield.com/article/heinzs-sustainable-ketchup-cap)**:

Heinz has introduced its first fully recyclable ketchup cap, developed
through a collaboration with Berry Global. The new cap is made from
mono-material polypropylene (PP), which simplifies recycling and can be
accepted by any facility that processes plastic #5. Industrial CT plays
a key role in the development of sustainable packaging, offering a
non-invasive method to analyze, refine, and perfect packaging solutions.
This innovative cap design demonstrates the potential for significant
waste reduction up to 300 million plastic caps annually and highlights
the importance of packaging being fully recyclable, reusable, or
compostable.

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**[Google CEO calls AI tool's controversial responses 'completely
unacceptable' \|
Semafor](https://www.semafor.com/article/02/27/2024/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-calls-ai-tools-responses-completely-unacceptable)**:

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has addressed Google\'s Gemini image creation
tool controversy, calling its problematic responses around race
unacceptable and vowing to make structural changes to fix the issue. The
company suspended Gemini after it generated offensive results, including
declining to depict white people or inserting photos of women or people
of color when prompted to create images of specific figures. Pichai
acknowledged that some responses had offended users and shown bias, but
stated that substantial improvement has been made on a wide range of
prompts.

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**[Don\'t Mock Machine Learning Models In Unit
Tests](https://eugeneyan.com/writing/unit-testing-ml/)**:

Unit testing in machine learning is different from typical software unit
testing due to the nature of models being blobs of learned logic used
instead of handcrafted logic. In machine learning code, code is written
to learn logic and test that learned logic against input data and
expected output. This requires using actual models sometimes for
critical tests, whereas mocking dependencies like APIs is common in
software unit testing. Guidelines include writing simple sample data
directly in the code, testing against random or empty weights when
possible, and focusing on essential tests rather than external
libraries.

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**[All you need is Wide Events, not "Metrics, Logs and
Traces"](https://isburmistrov.substack.com/p/all-you-need-is-wide-events-not-metrics)**:

This article discusses the current state of observability in the tech
industry and expresses confusion over the terms \"trace\", \"span\",
\"log line\" and more, while pointing out that Open Telemetry may be
contributing to the complexity. The author proposes a simpler approach
with Wide Events as an alternative solution for dealing with unknown
unknowns. They argue that observability vendors should focus on
providing a simple and intuitive way of interacting with their systems.

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**[To Lose Weight, Eating Less Is Far More Important Than Exercising
More (Published
2015)](https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/16/upshot/to-lose-weight-eating-less-is-far-more-important-than-exercising-more.html)**:

The Biggest Loser, a popular TV show, emphasizes exercise as the primary
method for weight loss, but it is important to consider that what you
eat plays a more significant role in losing or gaining weight. While
exercising burns calories and offers other benefits, relying solely on
physical activity can be misleading when attempting to control weight.
Studies show that increased physical activity does not necessarily
prevent obesity rates from rising. Instead, focusing on dietary habits
may have a more significant impact on one\'s weight management.

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**[US judge halts government effort to monitor crypto mining energy
use](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/27/crypto-mining-electricity-use)**:

The US government has suspended its attempt to survey cryptocurrency
mining operations due to concerns over their increasing energy use. A
federal judge in Texas granted a temporary order blocking the new
requirements, stating that the industry would suffer irreparable harm if
made to comply. The Department of Energy had launched an \"emergency\"
initiative last month aimed at surveying the energy use of mining
operations, which often consume vast amounts of electricity to solve
mathematical puzzles and add tokens to blockchain networks. Crypto
miners are estimated to account for up to 2.3% of total US electricity
demand in 2021. This surge in energy consumption is blamed for worsening
the climate crisis, with up to 50m tons of carbon dioxide emitted
annually due to mining operations in the US alone.

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**[The unwritten rules (till now) of negotiating with
Meta](https://interviewing.io/blog/how-to-negotiate-with-meta)**:

This article discusses generalist software engineering (SWE) roles at
Meta and the negotiation practices employed by the company, which have
been described as \"reprehensible.\" The author suggests that these
practices are not isolated incidents but rather a consistent
implementation of a deliberate strategy. The article offers advice on
how to navigate the hiring process, such as having multiple offers from
top-tier companies, slow-playing team matching, building rapport with
hiring managers, and negotiating based on available offers.

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**[Another way that Google spies on
us](https://www.michaelhorowitz.com/google.spying.php)**:

The article discusses how Google wrongly thinks the public IP address of
the author\'s home is in London, causing both Android and Windows
devices to display incorrect information based on their activities. The
author suggests that using a VPN or changing search engines may help
mitigate this issue, but ultimately, it highlights the importance of
privacy and online activity tracking by companies like Google.

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**[Unerfüllter Kinderwunsch: Wenn Chlamydien unfruchtbar
machen](https://www.tagesschau.de/wissen/chlamydien-unfruchtbarkeit-sti-100.html)**:

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is widely
prevalent but often goes unnoticed, leading to severe consequences.
According to the World Health Organization, approximately one million
people contract an STI worldwide each day. In Europe, chlamydia is
considered the most common STI, with Germany possibly having the highest
incidence rates. Chlamydia can infect both men and women who engage in
sexual activities, increasing the risk of transmission through
unprotected sex or changing partners frequently. The bacterial infection
mainly affects mucosal tissues such as the vagina, urethra, anus,
rectum, eyes, and mouth but can also spread through contact with
infected objects like sex toys. Condoms may reduce but do not completely
eliminate the risk of transmission. Most chlamydia infections are
symptomless, and if left untreated, they can cause serious complications
such as infertility in both men and women. Regular screening tests are
recommended by experts to detect and treat chlamydia early on.

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**[Fefes Blog](https://blog.fefe.de/?ts=9b23750c)**:

This article discusses issues with train delays, specifically regional
trains around Freiburg and the use of single-track steep sections. It
mentions that while the system is functioning properly, trains are often
delayed for more than 5 minutes and must wait at an outstation for a
counterpart train to pass before continuing. The article also touches on
an incident where a train was replaced with another, leading to
confusion among passengers. Lastly, it highlights that decisions about
replacing trains are not made within the trains themselves but rather by
external factors.

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**[Prime Video: So vermarktet Amazon die
Werbung](https://www.mobiflip.de/shortnews/prime-video-so-vermarktet-amazon-die-werbung/)**:

Amazon has introduced ads and limitations to its Prime Video service,
resulting in poor reviews for the associated apps. Despite this, Amazon
is actively advertising for new advertisers on various channels. Prime
Video currently boasts an estimated 115 million monthly viewers in the
US with households using Prime Video spending up to 22% more in the
Amazon Store per month compared to non-Prime households. Additionally,
84% of Prime Video households have shopped on Amazon and the probability
of earning over \$150,000 annually is 25% higher for these households.
However, ads are not displayed while watching content via the Kids
profile on Prime Video. The German Consumer Center has investigated this
integration as a hidden price increase and Stiftung Warentest ruled it
illegal.

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**[Dark Patterns: \"Populäre Spiele nutzen die Unerfahrenheit von
Kindern
aus\"](https://www.golem.de/news/dark-patterns-populaere-spiele-nutzen-die-unerfahrenheit-von-kindern-aus-2402-182602.html)**:

A study commissioned by the Commission for Youth Protection (KJM) has
investigated manipulative game design and lootboxes in popular games
like Minecraft, League of Legends, and Fortnite. The study highlights
the need for regulation as many games use \"dark patterns\" to
manipulate young players. KJM Chairman Marc Jan Eumann emphasized the
importance of implementing technological age restrictions and increasing
transparency from game providers regarding lootbox odds and pricing.

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**[Tamagotchi Uni: Sitzt neben seinem Häufchen und
weint](https://www.golem.de/news/tamagotchi-uni-im-test-piep-piep-haeufchen-2402-182498.html)**:

The Tamagotchi Uni is a new version of the popular digital pet toy from
the late \'90s, which was in high demand that it was traded on the black
market. The latest version is a retro trip with potential for guilt. A
review experience describes using the Tamagotchi Uni and its features
such as WLAN connectivity, mini-games, and party interactions with other
Tamagotchis. Priced between 69 to 84 euros, the Tamagotchi Uni is a
nostalgic toy for those who enjoyed the original version in the \'90s
and can be an entertaining distraction for kids today. However, it may
not hold the interest of older children who have more engaging
smartphone apps available.

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**[On alcohol](https://aksui.com/alcohol)**:

The author decided to stop drinking alcohol on November 10, 2020, after
experiencing panic attacks and questioning their life choices. They felt
the benefits of quitting immediately but struggled with withdrawal
symptoms for six months. Over time, they found stability in their
emotions and temperament, and now enjoy a more consistent mood without
alcohol. While stopping drinking has made them feel calmer and less
inclined to escalate confrontations, it also increased anxiety in social
settings. The author acknowledges that their experience might not be the
same for everyone, but they believe those who stop drinking long enough
could find significant improvement in their lives.

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**[The creator economy can\'t rely on Patreon. --- Joan
Westenberg](https://joanwestenberg.com/blog/the-creator-economy-cant-rely-on-patreon)**:

This article discusses the challenges faced by content creators who rely
on direct fan support for income, such as through platforms like Patreon
or Substack. It argues that achieving direct monetization is difficult
due to market saturation and the prevalence of free alternatives, with
only a small fraction of followers converting into paying supporters.
The article suggests that creators should diversify their income streams
and not solely depend on direct fan support for sustainability.

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**[Surprising link found between niacin and risk of heart attack and
stroke](https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/surprising-link-found-between-niacin-and-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke/)**:

The early 20th century pellagra epidemic led to the fortification of
wheat and other cereals with niacin (Vitamin B3) in the United States,
which contributed to an increased average intake of niacin among
Americans. A recent study published in Nature Medicine suggests that
excessive amounts of niacin may be exacerbating cardiovascular disease,
increasing risks of heart attacks, strokes, and death. Researchers found
a connection between high blood levels of breakdown products of niacin
and an elevated risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)
independent of known risk factors for those events.

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**[Package dependency hell --- Rami
James](https://www.ramijames.com/thoughts/package-dependency-hell)**:

The author discusses the concept of \"dependency hell\" in both software
development with JavaScript and package managers like npm, as well as in
personal life decisions such as education, career choices, and societal
expectations. They argue that individuals often add dependencies without
considering their long-term implications and become trapped in a cycle
of constant toil and maintenance. The author shares their own
experiences with burnout and the struggle to find a balance between
personal fulfillment and societal expectations.

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**[Here's Why Jalapeño Peppers Are Less Spicy Than
Ever](https://www.dmagazine.com/food-drink/2023/05/why-jalapeno-peppers-less-spicy-blame-aggies/)**:

The classic jalapeo pepper is becoming less spicy and less predictable,
as heat-seekers chase fiercer varieties like Carolina reapers,
scorpions, and ghosts. The de-spicification of the jalapeo is a
deliberate choice, not due to bad weather or seasonal changes. Many
chefs agree that the classic jalapeo has become \"more veggie-like than
chile,\" while others wonder if diners\' infatuation with habaneros and
serranos makes the jalapeo seem less hot in comparison. The long-term
trend is attributed to a vast industrial scheme to make jalapeos more
predictable and less hot, as most jalapeos go straight to factories for
processed foods, where consistency is key.

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**[Sky High Sabotage: Major Airlines Are Using TSA To Secretly Shut Down
A Competitor - View from the
Wing](https://viewfromthewing.com/sky-high-sabotage-major-airlines-are-using-tsa-to-secretly-shut-down-a-competitor/)**:

Major U.S. airlines are attempting to quash competition and a better
inflight product option for passengers by targeting Dallas-based JSX,
which operates regional jets with fewer first class seats. The major
carriers argue that JSX\'s use of private terminals and hiring retired
pilots is unfair and presents safety concerns. However, critics point
out that the rules followed by JSX are appropriate and the business
model benefits passengers. The Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) plans to share new proposed rules with public charter carriers
like JSX, but these rules will not be made public as they are considered
sensitive security information.

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**[Stockmarkets are booming. But the good times are unlikely to
last](https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/02/25/stockmarkets-are-booming-but-the-good-times-are-unlikely-to-last)**:

This article discusses how stock markets around the world are reaching
new highs, driven by factors such as low interest rates and declining
tax burdens for corporations. However, some experts argue that these
extraordinary returns may not be sustainable, given the current economic
conditions and challenges faced by companies. The article also
highlights how valuations have reached record levels and whether
artificial intelligence can rescue the stock market remains uncertain.

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**[Ryzen Z1's Tiny
iGPU](https://chipsandcheese.com/2024/02/25/ryzen-z1s-tiny-igpu/)**:

The ASUS ROG Ally comes in two configurations: AMD\'s Ryzen Z1 Extreme
and the Ryzen Z1. The Ryzen Z1 uses AMD\'s high-end Zen 4 APU
configuration with eight Zen 4 cores and six RDNA 3 WGPs, while its
non-extreme cousin has a hybrid two Zen 4 + four Zen 4c CPU
configuration and a smaller iGPU with two RDNA 3 WGPs. The Ryzen Z1\'s
iGPU is much smaller than the Steam Deck\'s iGPU but enjoys AMD\'s newer
RDNA 3 architecture, allowing it to boost very high clock speeds.
Despite its size and lower performance, the Ryzen Z1 can still deliver
good results due to its high clock speeds and efficient memory bandwidth
usage.

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**[Apache Superset \| Hacker
News](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39511676)**:

Superset is an open-source business intelligence and analytics platform
built on top of high-quality and well-maintained chart libraries such as
eChart. It allows users to embed dashboards from Superset into their
applications using the Embedded SDK, allowing them to customize the look
and feel of the visualizations within their app. Superset is fast,
lightweight, intuitive, and loaded with options that make it easy for
users of all skill sets to explore and visualize their data. It has
allowed many organizations to replace paid solutions like Tableau and
has gained significant respect from Preset.io and its team for its
contribution to the project.

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