Nicole Schwartz
@circuitswan.bsky.social
Brains are inversely proportionate to common sense - me, Nicole Schwartz. Formerly known as AmazonV. she/her
@DianaInitiative @dcskytalks
@DianaInitiative @dcskytalks
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If you have time swing on over for the Cybersecurity Cares Streamathon today Dec 18 raising funds for @dianainitiative.bsky.social , @blackgirlshack.bsky.social , @soberincyber.bsky.social , Mental Health Hackers, and Women's Society of Cyberjutsu
Stream:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Vi...
Stream:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Vi...
Cybersecurity Cares Streamathon 2025
YouTube video by Cybersecurity Cares
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
If you have time swing on over for the Cybersecurity Cares Streamathon today Dec 18 raising funds for @dianainitiative.bsky.social , @blackgirlshack.bsky.social , @soberincyber.bsky.social , Mental Health Hackers, and Women's Society of Cyberjutsu
Stream:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Vi...
Stream:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Vi...
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And suddenly, hope.
Cat a' Cruthachadh published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
You are going to die, it might be sudden and unexpected, fucking do the work NOW to make life easier on those left behind. sites.google.com/site/amazonv...
AmazonV - On Death
No matter how old you are, you need to discuss death with your parents, your children (when they are older), your significant others, and any other family you feel you might be involved when you die o...
sites.google.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:45 AM
You are going to die, it might be sudden and unexpected, fucking do the work NOW to make life easier on those left behind. sites.google.com/site/amazonv...
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Something unblocked and I can write again.
From my fact-checker: "Even I, who have read too damned many of these, learned something... I'd not even wanted to look because ugh llm explainers are overdone, but this one's worth it."
ko-fi.com/post/Why-LLM...
From my fact-checker: "Even I, who have read too damned many of these, learned something... I'd not even wanted to look because ugh llm explainers are overdone, but this one's worth it."
ko-fi.com/post/Why-LLM...
Why "AI" sucks at words but is great at cancer detection.
Cat a' Cruthachadh published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Something unblocked and I can write again.
From my fact-checker: "Even I, who have read too damned many of these, learned something... I'd not even wanted to look because ugh llm explainers are overdone, but this one's worth it."
ko-fi.com/post/Why-LLM...
From my fact-checker: "Even I, who have read too damned many of these, learned something... I'd not even wanted to look because ugh llm explainers are overdone, but this one's worth it."
ko-fi.com/post/Why-LLM...
The amazing Kirsten Renner has publish a book "CLIMB: The Framework to Overcome and Succeed" You should go nab a copy www.amazon.com/CLIMB-Framew...
OMG not sure how I missed this, she is such a gifted speaker, and smart, talented, and always giving of her knowledge.
OMG not sure how I missed this, she is such a gifted speaker, and smart, talented, and always giving of her knowledge.
CLIMB: The Framework to Overcome and Succeed
CLIMB: The Framework to Overcome and Succeed [Renner, Kirsten Sireci] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. CLIMB: The Framework to Overcome and Succeed
www.amazon.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The amazing Kirsten Renner has publish a book "CLIMB: The Framework to Overcome and Succeed" You should go nab a copy www.amazon.com/CLIMB-Framew...
OMG not sure how I missed this, she is such a gifted speaker, and smart, talented, and always giving of her knowledge.
OMG not sure how I missed this, she is such a gifted speaker, and smart, talented, and always giving of her knowledge.
Join the SANS Institute Holiday Hack Challenge, novices to experts.
It’s free and open to all skill levels!
Play Now www.sans.org/cyber-ranges...
It’s free and open to all skill levels!
Play Now www.sans.org/cyber-ranges...
Holiday Hack Cybersecurity Challenge 2025 | SANS Institute
Join the global cybersecurity community in the most festive and challenging event of the year! The SANS Holiday Hack Challenge cyber range offers FREE, high-quality, and super fun hands-on cybersecuri...
www.sans.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Join the SANS Institute Holiday Hack Challenge, novices to experts.
It’s free and open to all skill levels!
Play Now www.sans.org/cyber-ranges...
It’s free and open to all skill levels!
Play Now www.sans.org/cyber-ranges...
lazyweb, making a "meal kit" minus the meat for a friend for the holidays. What recipe should I do? he loves indian food, and interesting food. I want to buy the spices from bulk barn and any canned elements. they have a small NYC style kitchen (small oven, induction burner, air fryer, instapot)
December 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
lazyweb, making a "meal kit" minus the meat for a friend for the holidays. What recipe should I do? he loves indian food, and interesting food. I want to buy the spices from bulk barn and any canned elements. they have a small NYC style kitchen (small oven, induction burner, air fryer, instapot)
This picture really does make me happy when it comes up in my camera roll. I may not be there anymore, but it was a great experience.
December 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
This picture really does make me happy when it comes up in my camera roll. I may not be there anymore, but it was a great experience.
Today is the last day for submissions to the TDI Talk Track!
The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSidesSF to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026.
Submit your talk here sessionize.com/tdi-at-bside...
New speakers and off beat topics encouraged!
The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSidesSF to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026.
Submit your talk here sessionize.com/tdi-at-bside...
New speakers and off beat topics encouraged!
The Diana Initiative @ BSidesSF: Call for Presentations
The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSidesSF to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026. This will be happening along side of BSi...
sessionize.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Today is the last day for submissions to the TDI Talk Track!
The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSidesSF to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026.
Submit your talk here sessionize.com/tdi-at-bside...
New speakers and off beat topics encouraged!
The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSidesSF to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026.
Submit your talk here sessionize.com/tdi-at-bside...
New speakers and off beat topics encouraged!
Thrilled to be up and watching Rex keynote the SANS neurodiversity summit
December 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Thrilled to be up and watching Rex keynote the SANS neurodiversity summit
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Aerial photos of the former Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. Being converted to an Imagineering office building.
December 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Aerial photos of the former Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. Being converted to an Imagineering office building.
The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSides SF to host a track on Sat March 21. Whether you are in the area, in town for RSA, or are coming just for BSidesSF we would love to host your content.
Submit your talk here sessionize.com/tdi-at-bside...
Call closes at 11:59 PM 08 Dec
Submit your talk here sessionize.com/tdi-at-bside...
Call closes at 11:59 PM 08 Dec
The Diana Initiative @ BSidesSF: Call for Presentations
The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSidesSF to host a track on Saturday, March 21st 2026. This will be happening along side of BSi...
sessionize.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The Diana Initiative is teaming up with our friends at BSides SF to host a track on Sat March 21. Whether you are in the area, in town for RSA, or are coming just for BSidesSF we would love to host your content.
Submit your talk here sessionize.com/tdi-at-bside...
Call closes at 11:59 PM 08 Dec
Submit your talk here sessionize.com/tdi-at-bside...
Call closes at 11:59 PM 08 Dec
How to Manage Your Team in Times of Political Trauma
Here’s what to do and say to boost psychological safety
medium.com/awaken-blog/...
Here’s what to do and say to boost psychological safety
medium.com/awaken-blog/...
How to Manage Your Team in Times of Political Trauma
Here’s what to do and say to boost psychological safety
medium.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM
How to Manage Your Team in Times of Political Trauma
Here’s what to do and say to boost psychological safety
medium.com/awaken-blog/...
Here’s what to do and say to boost psychological safety
medium.com/awaken-blog/...
"The purpose of this site is to help immigrant families and their allies understand their rights and to prepare for immigration emergencies that might happen. You will find resources and learn information and steps you can take" familiesuniteddcmetro.org
Home - Families United DC Metro
Purpose of this guide The
familiesuniteddcmetro.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:22 AM
"The purpose of this site is to help immigrant families and their allies understand their rights and to prepare for immigration emergencies that might happen. You will find resources and learn information and steps you can take" familiesuniteddcmetro.org
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HEY YOU. STOP DOOMSCROLLING.
Right click or press and hold this > #ArtAdventCalendar and choose "See #ArtAdventCalendar posts"
It's a portal to a beautiful place that has nothing but art made by real humans.
DO IT.
Right click or press and hold this > #ArtAdventCalendar and choose "See #ArtAdventCalendar posts"
It's a portal to a beautiful place that has nothing but art made by real humans.
DO IT.
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM
HEY YOU. STOP DOOMSCROLLING.
Right click or press and hold this > #ArtAdventCalendar and choose "See #ArtAdventCalendar posts"
It's a portal to a beautiful place that has nothing but art made by real humans.
DO IT.
Right click or press and hold this > #ArtAdventCalendar and choose "See #ArtAdventCalendar posts"
It's a portal to a beautiful place that has nothing but art made by real humans.
DO IT.
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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This Humble Bundle has a lot of really good hacking books from No Starch Press, and it supports EFF! Get it!
Humble Tech Book Bundle: Hacking by No Starch
Turn your curiosity about computer hacking into a fast-paced, proven, and practical career with the latest Humble Tech Book Bundle!
www.humblebundle.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This Humble Bundle has a lot of really good hacking books from No Starch Press, and it supports EFF! Get it!
Are you a open tabs a lot person, why not raise money for charity with each tab you open? tab.gladly.io/cats/?u=Amaz...
Help Shelter Cats for Free | Tab for Cats
Open new tabs, help shelter cats for free... it’s that easy!
tab.gladly.io
December 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Are you a open tabs a lot person, why not raise money for charity with each tab you open? tab.gladly.io/cats/?u=Amaz...
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They've got free shipping this weekend!
And if you'd like some recommendations, I've got an affiliate storefront: bookshop.org/shop/cassrmo...
And if you'd like some recommendations, I've got an affiliate storefront: bookshop.org/shop/cassrmo...
Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
November 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
They've got free shipping this weekend!
And if you'd like some recommendations, I've got an affiliate storefront: bookshop.org/shop/cassrmo...
And if you'd like some recommendations, I've got an affiliate storefront: bookshop.org/shop/cassrmo...
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One of my dazzling and endlessly talented space fam @cameowood.com made this and I’m SO EXCITED to get mine.
The Point Reyes Myriorama is now available for preorder for delivery in early 2026: (more details about the project below).
www.pointreyesmyriorama.com
The Point Reyes Myriorama is now available for preorder for delivery in early 2026: (more details about the project below).
www.pointreyesmyriorama.com
The Point Reyes Myriorama | 24-Card Illustrated Deck
Explore Point Reyes through 24 illustrated cards. Every edge lines up seamlessly to create infinite panoramic landscapes. Includes guidebook.
www.pointreyesmyriorama.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
One of my dazzling and endlessly talented space fam @cameowood.com made this and I’m SO EXCITED to get mine.
The Point Reyes Myriorama is now available for preorder for delivery in early 2026: (more details about the project below).
www.pointreyesmyriorama.com
The Point Reyes Myriorama is now available for preorder for delivery in early 2026: (more details about the project below).
www.pointreyesmyriorama.com
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So excited to see my Starcruiser friend Bryan directing the BDX droids in this Imagineering R&D video (around 18 minutes in) www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoPN...
NEW Robotic Olaf Revealed! Inside Disney Imagineering R&D | We Call It Imagineering
YouTube video by Walt Disney Imagineering
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:40 AM
So excited to see my Starcruiser friend Bryan directing the BDX droids in this Imagineering R&D video (around 18 minutes in) www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoPN...
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Do you make...
Paintings, pots, sculptures, sketches, photographs, quilts, digital art, beading, textiles, mini figs, printmaking & any other visual art...
Whatever skill level you're at, if you made it, it's mostly sfw, and not AI (never AI) I want you to participate!
Starts in 4 days!
#art
Paintings, pots, sculptures, sketches, photographs, quilts, digital art, beading, textiles, mini figs, printmaking & any other visual art...
Whatever skill level you're at, if you made it, it's mostly sfw, and not AI (never AI) I want you to participate!
Starts in 4 days!
#art
#ArtAdventCalendar
In its 11th year, #artadventcalendar participants post an original piece of art from Dec 1-24. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, beading, photography. If it’s art and it beautifies th…
earthskyart.ca
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Do you make...
Paintings, pots, sculptures, sketches, photographs, quilts, digital art, beading, textiles, mini figs, printmaking & any other visual art...
Whatever skill level you're at, if you made it, it's mostly sfw, and not AI (never AI) I want you to participate!
Starts in 4 days!
#art
Paintings, pots, sculptures, sketches, photographs, quilts, digital art, beading, textiles, mini figs, printmaking & any other visual art...
Whatever skill level you're at, if you made it, it's mostly sfw, and not AI (never AI) I want you to participate!
Starts in 4 days!
#art
"But Lynn," you may say, "my library's ebook selection is limited / I can't get a card that allows ebook checkout from the big city library".
Friends, I hear you, and behold: www.queerliberationlibrary.org . Available anywhere in the US. Authors can donate ebooks, readers can suggest 'em.
Friends, I hear you, and behold: www.queerliberationlibrary.org . Available anywhere in the US. Authors can donate ebooks, readers can suggest 'em.
Queer Liberation Library
Queer Liberation Library (QLL) is fighting to build a vibrant, flourishing queer future by connecting LGBTQ+ people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering...
www.queerliberationlibrary.org
November 28, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Before you start your holiday shopping, check out my Directed By Women Holiday Gift Guide with curated recommendations of books, Blu-rays, posters, and more suggestions to spread the love of women-directed cinema!
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
Directed By Women Holiday Gift Guide
oldfilmsflicker.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Before you start your holiday shopping, check out my Directed By Women Holiday Gift Guide with curated recommendations of books, Blu-rays, posters, and more suggestions to spread the love of women-directed cinema!
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We've just published our sponsorship packet for BSides Buffalo 5.0, coming up on June 6 at Canisius University, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! Click here for more information and feel free to reach out for more details.
www.bsidesbuffalo.org/sponsorship/
www.bsidesbuffalo.org/sponsorship/
Sponsorship – BSides Buffalo
www.bsidesbuffalo.org
November 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We've just published our sponsorship packet for BSides Buffalo 5.0, coming up on June 6 at Canisius University, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! Click here for more information and feel free to reach out for more details.
www.bsidesbuffalo.org/sponsorship/
www.bsidesbuffalo.org/sponsorship/