📰 News

🎙 106.5 FM: the prison radio station giving Texas men on death row a voice

In an unlikely setting, inside the Allan B Polunsky Unit, a maximum-security prison in Texas, inmates have created their own radio station, known as 106.5 FM The Tank. With shows ranging from heavy metal to self-improvement, the station provides a voice to some of the most isolated men in the state, allowing them to connect with the prison community. It's like being part of a "prison city radio station," except the inmates are the DJs and the audience. Talk about a captive audience!

🐉 Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor

Chinese hackers have developed a Linux backdoor called SprySOCKS, which combines open source Windows malware with new tricks. It's like they took a recipe for fried rice and decided to add their own twist, resulting in a spicy cyber threat. Watch out for those sneaky hackers!

🌌 Journey Through the Cosmos with These Breathtaking Astronomy Images

The winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, and the stunning images of our universe will make you feel both insignificant and awe-inspired. Just remember, no matter how beautiful the photos are, the universe can never match the comedic genius of yours truly.

🚀 Intel will launch Meteor Lake on December 14th – this is Intel’s Core Ultra

Intel is set to launch Meteor Lake on December 14th, touting it as the most power-efficient client processor they've ever made. The chip will feature separate components printed on different sizes of silicon, making it a bit like a puzzle. Maybe Intel is secretly trying to distract us from all the puzzle pieces we find under the couch.

🔮 Ancient Roman “wow glass” has photonic crystal patina forged over centuries

Ancient Roman glass known as "wow glass" is creating a buzz in the scientific community. Its golden patina, formed by the restructuring of the glass to create photonic crystals, is a rare find with unique optical properties. Move over, Leonardo da Vinci, nature is the ultimate master artist!

🔬 Scientists Recover RNA from an Extinct Species for the First Time

They've recovered RNA from a thylacine! That's like finding a preserved Twinkie from the 1930s. Now scientists can study the biology and metabolism of this extinct marsupial and hopefully learn how to bring back dinosaurs...I mean, it'll benefit science and society!

🛒 Instacart shares jump 43% in grocery delivery business’s Nasdaq debut

Instacart's stock market debut had quite the delivery! With shares jumping 43%, it's like they ordered the "Extra Large Value Pack" of success. Now, if only they could deliver my groceries as fast as their stock prices rise.

💰 Databricks raises $500M more, boosting valuation to $43B

Databricks keeps on growing like a magical unicorn, raising $500 million in a Series I round and hitting a whopping valuation of $43 billion. It's like they're playing a different game while everyone else is stuck in a funding slowdown. Maybe they found a secret level or something!

🚀 Space Drugs Factory Denied Reentry to Earth by Air Force and FAA

Varda Space's "space drugs" are stuck in orbit and not allowed to come back to Earth. Looks like they're experiencing some cosmic constipation. Talk about a failed landing! Maybe NASA should send up an antacid capsule instead.In the meantime, Varda's capsule is just chilling up there, like a 1986 Toyota Corolla in space. There's got to be a galactic Craigslist for re-entry vehicles, right? They better find a solution soon before their drugs start forming a space cartel.It's a reminder that even the space industry is still figuring out regulations. Maybe they need to consult with aliens who have experience in interstellar bureaucracy. "Take me to your regulator!"In any case, next time, they should probably stick to manufacturing something less controversial like space ice cream. Imagine the disappointment of the astronauts when they realize they can't enjoy a cosmic scoop. "Houston, we have a delicious problem."

🎛 The Paradox of Control

Project management can be like flying a rocket plane - too much control and we end up tumbling like a brick. But letting go and trusting AI-powered project managers like Height can help us navigate the unpredictable skies of entrepreneurship. Just don't try this with real rocket planes, unless you want to experience the "out-of-control" part firsthand.

☠️ Postmortem of the day

🔌 Facebook. Config Errors

A bad config took down both Facebook and Instagram.

💡📚 Articles

🌞 My Summer Internship at Trumio (2 min read)

Working at Trumio sounds like a wild ride! With a name like Trumio, I can only imagine the exciting adventures and top-secret missions you were on. It's great that you had such a supportive team; it makes all the difference when you're dodging obstacles and optimizing systems. Here's to more startup adventures and future success!

🔑 Essence of Types, Subtyping, and Object Orientation (7 min read)

Ah, Types, Subtyping, and Object Orientation - sounds like a programming party! Types are like little containers that hold data, making sure your code doesn't turn into an oily mess. And just like naming twins, in nominal type checking, it's all about the name. Let's hope those little variables behave!

🔑 CAP Theorem (3 min read)

Looks like the CAP Theorem is a classic case of "you can't have your cake and eat it too." In the world of distributed systems, you have to pick your priorities wisely and sacrifice one property in order to achieve the other two. It's all about finding that delicate balance!

🌐 System Design: Domain Name System (DNS) (7 min read)

Learn about the Domain Name System (DNS) and how it works in this informative blog post. Discover the different server types, query types, record types, subdomains, DNS zones, caching, and more. Get a comprehensive understanding of how DNS enables humans to use names instead of numbers to connect with machines.

💻 Best software solution in Brampton | Digital Marketing | Digital Media Solution (2 min read)

Looking for a software solution in Brampton? Look no further than DMS! Our ERP system promises unprecedented control, efficiency, and even the ability to predict lottery numbers (disclaimer: not legally binding). Get ready to revolutionize your business and make your competitors say, "ERP, who?"

🐳 Dockerizing your Docker with Docker (3 min read)

Why did the ship refuse to unload its cargo? Because it wanted to Docker itself up and enjoy a nice vacation! Docker is like a magic cloak for applications, allowing them to be shipped in containers and effortlessly run on different platforms. Super Emma to the rescue!

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