Esther Schindler
@estherschindler.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. Chocoholic. Baseball. Cats. Technology. Not always in that order.
She/her. Let's be kind to one another.
Gaze upon my LinkedIn profile and admire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherschindler/
She/her. Let's be kind to one another.
Gaze upon my LinkedIn profile and admire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherschindler/
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I know I'm posting more often -- maybe too much -- but it's the only way I can cope.
On one hand, I refuse to stay silent about the horrible things that are happening.
On the other hand, I refuse to let them distract me from the things that bring us joy and usefulness.
On one hand, I refuse to stay silent about the horrible things that are happening.
On the other hand, I refuse to let them distract me from the things that bring us joy and usefulness.
A main draw of the GEM will be the entire contents of the intact tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time since it was found by British Egyptologist Howard Carter.
Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time
The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A main draw of the GEM will be the entire contents of the intact tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time since it was found by British Egyptologist Howard Carter.
Reposted by Esther Schindler
late to this but i feel like an underrated part of the musk meltdown over joyce carol oates accusing him of not reading is this musk reply that makes it clear he has never read anything by joyce carol oates
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
late to this but i feel like an underrated part of the musk meltdown over joyce carol oates accusing him of not reading is this musk reply that makes it clear he has never read anything by joyce carol oates
Reposted by Esther Schindler
Just published on FOSS Force: Red Hat Follows SUSE with EU Sovereignty Drive fossforce.com/2025/11/red-...
Red Hat Follows SUSE with EU Sovereignty Drive - FOSS Force
Red Hat follows SUSE’s lead with an EU support pledge -- raising the stakes in the race for European digital sovereignty.
fossforce.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Just published on FOSS Force: Red Hat Follows SUSE with EU Sovereignty Drive fossforce.com/2025/11/red-...
Reposted by Esther Schindler
I came to pay my respects in person. Yes, really.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I came to pay my respects in person. Yes, really.
Like I needed another reason?
Going to Art Galleries Can Improve Wellbeing. “Enjoying original works of art in a gallery can relieve stress, reduce the risk of heart disease and boost your immune system, according to the first study of its kind.” [theguardian.com]
Picture of health: going to art galleries can improve wellbeing, study reveals
Viewing original works of art can relieve stress, cut heart disease risk and boost immune system, first study of its kind finds
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Like I needed another reason?
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Whoomst disturbes the Queen? Photo from my collection, 1953.
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Whoomst disturbes the Queen? Photo from my collection, 1953.
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Between “move fast and break things” and the API Manifesto, developers believe they have the entire cloud to power their applications and the tacit permission to move fast and break things. Those premises are anathema to anyone who builds systems that can never fail.
www.aptiv.com/en/insights/...
www.aptiv.com/en/insights/...
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Between “move fast and break things” and the API Manifesto, developers believe they have the entire cloud to power their applications and the tacit permission to move fast and break things. Those premises are anathema to anyone who builds systems that can never fail.
www.aptiv.com/en/insights/...
www.aptiv.com/en/insights/...
Your awww of the day
ikea-happy-inside-herding-cats-ad_behind-the-scenes
Here is a behind the scenes look at the new 'Happy Inside' campaign from IKEA.
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Your awww of the day
AI video-generators have dramatically improved in recent months. But there are still a few red flags to look out for.
The number one sign you're watching an AI video
Your social media feed is being taken over by AI video slop. But for now, there's still one big red flag that can help you spot the fakes.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
AI video-generators have dramatically improved in recent months. But there are still a few red flags to look out for.
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
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The artist and his work.
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The artist and his work.
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"My brethren, soldiers may leap out of that statue tonight and kill me, but what’s leaping out at me right now is our total disregard for norms. What you see as an enemy threat, I see as a one-of-a-kind statue of a mare."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/sen...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/sen...
Senator Schumer Votes to Let the Big Wooden Horse into Troy
“In the wake of votes by a handful of key Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, to pass a GOP-led continuing resolution funding f...
www.mcsweeneys.net
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"My brethren, soldiers may leap out of that statue tonight and kill me, but what’s leaping out at me right now is our total disregard for norms. What you see as an enemy threat, I see as a one-of-a-kind statue of a mare."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/sen...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/sen...
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BREAKING via Punchbowl
“Speaker Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) before the House votes on a government funding package, according to sources familiar with the planning.“
“Speaker Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) before the House votes on a government funding package, according to sources familiar with the planning.“
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
BREAKING via Punchbowl
“Speaker Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) before the House votes on a government funding package, according to sources familiar with the planning.“
“Speaker Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) before the House votes on a government funding package, according to sources familiar with the planning.“
Hermann was Adolf Hitler's second-in-command; the lesser-known Albert saved the lives of many Jews and dissidents whom the Nazis persecuted.
Hermann and Albert Göring: Two very different brothers
Hermann was Adolf Hitler's second-in-command; the lesser-known Albert saved the lives of many Jews and dissidents whom the Nazis persecuted.
https://www.dw.com/en/hermann-und-albert-göring-two-very-different-brothers/a-74621491
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hermann was Adolf Hitler's second-in-command; the lesser-known Albert saved the lives of many Jews and dissidents whom the Nazis persecuted.
What makes mission-critical different?
Besides, “When it fails, people might die.”
These real-world examples illuminate the challenges and technical remedies in developing mission-critical systems.
www.windriver.com/blog/What-Ma...
Besides, “When it fails, people might die.”
These real-world examples illuminate the challenges and technical remedies in developing mission-critical systems.
www.windriver.com/blog/What-Ma...
What Makes ‘Mission Critical’ Different?
By Sandeep Modhvadia, Chief Product Officer, Wind River
www.windriver.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
What makes mission-critical different?
Besides, “When it fails, people might die.”
These real-world examples illuminate the challenges and technical remedies in developing mission-critical systems.
www.windriver.com/blog/What-Ma...
Besides, “When it fails, people might die.”
These real-world examples illuminate the challenges and technical remedies in developing mission-critical systems.
www.windriver.com/blog/What-Ma...
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you’re considering AI-driven functional UI testing:
-Start by stabilizing your environments and strategy
-Don’t over-automate or blindly trust AI results
-Avoid tools that can’t evolve with your application
(and also there’s an ad) #SQA
www.functionize.com/blog/you-wan...
-Start by stabilizing your environments and strategy
-Don’t over-automate or blindly trust AI results
-Avoid tools that can’t evolve with your application
(and also there’s an ad) #SQA
www.functionize.com/blog/you-wan...
So You Want to Implement AI-Driven Functional UI Testing? Read This First.
Implement AI-driven UI testing effectively. Learn how AI augments QA, what to prepare for, common red flags, and why Functionize offers true AI for scalable, smart testing.
www.functionize.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
If you’re considering AI-driven functional UI testing:
-Start by stabilizing your environments and strategy
-Don’t over-automate or blindly trust AI results
-Avoid tools that can’t evolve with your application
(and also there’s an ad) #SQA
www.functionize.com/blog/you-wan...
-Start by stabilizing your environments and strategy
-Don’t over-automate or blindly trust AI results
-Avoid tools that can’t evolve with your application
(and also there’s an ad) #SQA
www.functionize.com/blog/you-wan...
Reposted by Esther Schindler
Groundhog Day except it's me having to see the Charlie Brown and Lucy football thing every five minutes for the rest of my life.
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Groundhog Day except it's me having to see the Charlie Brown and Lucy football thing every five minutes for the rest of my life.
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Why even a US tech giant is launching 'sovereign support' for Europe now zdnet.com/article/why-... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social
Red Hat, an American company, is now backing the growing wave of European governments and companies moving to digital sovereignty.
Red Hat, an American company, is now backing the growing wave of European governments and companies moving to digital sovereignty.
Why even a US tech giant is launching 'sovereign support' for Europe now
Red Hat's new offering comes in response to a broader trend sweeping Europe.
zdnet.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Why even a US tech giant is launching 'sovereign support' for Europe now zdnet.com/article/why-... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social
Red Hat, an American company, is now backing the growing wave of European governments and companies moving to digital sovereignty.
Red Hat, an American company, is now backing the growing wave of European governments and companies moving to digital sovereignty.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou
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Yeah, that's my excuse for tonight, too
November 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Yeah, that's my excuse for tonight, too
Morning mood:
I'm not a member of any organized political party, I'm a Democrat! -- Will Rogers
I'm not a member of any organized political party, I'm a Democrat! -- Will Rogers
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Morning mood:
I'm not a member of any organized political party, I'm a Democrat! -- Will Rogers
I'm not a member of any organized political party, I'm a Democrat! -- Will Rogers
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