Rich Sharples
@softwhere.org
Product & Technology Executive | Commercial Open Source Pioneer | Technology Optimist | Cyclist | Life-long LFC supporter. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Denis Law obituary
Denis Law obituary
Manchester United footballer known as The King of Old Trafford and one of Scotland’s most outstanding players
The footballer Denis Law, who has died aged 84, was a Manchester United legend and one of the finest attackers of his, or any other, era. With…
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Denis Law obituary
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Thank you for your support on the road, Reds 👏
January 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Thank you for your support on the road, Reds 👏
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Selfies with the scorers 😁🤳
December 30, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Selfies with the scorers 😁🤳
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The Murder Hornet threat is down, bird-flu in humans is up - balance has been restored
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said.
The patient had been in contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flocks.
Previous illnesses had been mild and the vast majority had been among farmworkers exposed to sick poultry or cows.
The patient had been in contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flocks.
Previous illnesses had been mild and the vast majority had been among farmworkers exposed to sick poultry or cows.
Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:35 PM
The Murder Hornet threat is down, bird-flu in humans is up - balance has been restored
Wow - that must have been one tough MF - imagine the havoc a whole swarm could cause !
The “murder hornet” has been eradicated in the U.S. five years after it was found in Washington State, officials say. A massive mobilization has eliminated the invasive species from that hot spot and the nation, at least for now. nyti.ms/3By69PS
December 18, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Wow - that must have been one tough MF - imagine the havoc a whole swarm could cause !
As everyone rushes to to embrace AI-augmentation, here are some guidelines from @emollick.bsky.social - essentially HITL is till essential for anything but but trivial low impact exercises.
15 Times to use AI, and 5 Not to
Notes on the Practical Wisdom of AI Use
www.oneusefulthing.org
December 12, 2024 at 5:33 PM
As everyone rushes to to embrace AI-augmentation, here are some guidelines from @emollick.bsky.social - essentially HITL is till essential for anything but but trivial low impact exercises.
I occasionally dip into the world of QC, but the Google Willow announcement got my attention. While progress is being made on decoherence and scale - we essentially have a super-computer who's results must be verified somehow. The problem is we don't have computers powerful enough.
The Google Willow thing
Yesterday I arrived in Santa Clara for the Q2B (Quantum 2 Business) conference, which starts this morning, and where I’ll be speaking Thursday on “Quantum Algorithms in 2024: How Should…
scottaaronson.blog
December 11, 2024 at 12:51 PM
I occasionally dip into the world of QC, but the Google Willow announcement got my attention. While progress is being made on decoherence and scale - we essentially have a super-computer who's results must be verified somehow. The problem is we don't have computers powerful enough.
I've been evaluation Product Management tools for the last few years and Index recently came up - native integration with Linear (new favorite issue tracker) and the clean simple look are appealing.
Index | Modern Planning for Product Management
The powerful product planning and discovery tool, built for Product Managers on Linear. The best way to collect ideas, capture feedback, and build roadmaps.
index.inc
December 2, 2024 at 10:03 PM
I've been evaluation Product Management tools for the last few years and Index recently came up - native integration with Linear (new favorite issue tracker) and the clean simple look are appealing.
Best team in the world right now ?
December 1, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Best team in the world right now ?
1/5 Google’s 2024 DORA State of DevOps was on my reading list this weekend but instead I decided to read Rachel Stephens’ writeup over on the RedMonk blog. The most interesting takeaway this year is that CoPilots have become established in the SDLC but we’re not seeing gains in productivity.
November 30, 2024 at 1:44 PM
1/5 Google’s 2024 DORA State of DevOps was on my reading list this weekend but instead I decided to read Rachel Stephens’ writeup over on the RedMonk blog. The most interesting takeaway this year is that CoPilots have become established in the SDLC but we’re not seeing gains in productivity.
First attempt at making (individual) Beef Wellington - they came out well and very tasty but the pastry to steak ratio was a little high - that wouldn’t be an issue with a full tenderloin but it was just the two of us for Thanksgiving.
November 29, 2024 at 12:46 AM
First attempt at making (individual) Beef Wellington - they came out well and very tasty but the pastry to steak ratio was a little high - that wouldn’t be an issue with a full tenderloin but it was just the two of us for Thanksgiving.
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"... technology itself is neither good nor bad; what matters is how we use it."
- unfortunately there are a lot of bad people.
time.com/7178872/agen...
- unfortunately there are a lot of bad people.
time.com/7178872/agen...
How new digital workers will lead to an unlimited age
Autonomous agents will redefine how humans work, live and connect
time.com
November 27, 2024 at 4:32 PM
"... technology itself is neither good nor bad; what matters is how we use it."
- unfortunately there are a lot of bad people.
time.com/7178872/agen...
- unfortunately there are a lot of bad people.
time.com/7178872/agen...
I really like the idea of owning my own content / publishing - so reposting here for others interested who may have a lightly used RPI-5 lying around.
Here's how you can host your own Bluesky PDS from your house
In the video I'm running it from a raspberry pi 5
In the video I'm running it from a raspberry pi 5
How to run your own Bluesky PDS Server
YouTube video by Justin Garrison
youtu.be
November 26, 2024 at 1:59 AM
I really like the idea of owning my own content / publishing - so reposting here for others interested who may have a lightly used RPI-5 lying around.
I concur.
7 Reasons Why Cyclists Bloody LOVE coffee
What's a Saturday ride without a cuppa after?
discerningcyclist.com
November 25, 2024 at 12:52 PM
I concur.
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First cold weather ride - 40F and strong wind. New 45mm tires work well even on the flat / paved ATT. I think I'm a wide tire convert.
November 22, 2024 at 10:06 PM
First cold weather ride - 40F and strong wind. New 45mm tires work well even on the flat / paved ATT. I think I'm a wide tire convert.
Dog #2 has forgotten how to dog.
November 22, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Dog #2 has forgotten how to dog.
Same prompt, different engines : "create a training plan for a 100 mile gravel race - I currently ride 100 miles a week and my longest gravel ride so far is around 55 miles - I have 3.5 months to train" ...
November 21, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Same prompt, different engines : "create a training plan for a 100 mile gravel race - I currently ride 100 miles a week and my longest gravel ride so far is around 55 miles - I have 3.5 months to train" ...
Updated my handle to my softwhere.org domain for no other reason than I can and parked my orginal richsharples handle. I think what I was really looking for was a personal PDS. That looks like more than a 5 minute job while a drink my coffee but something for the future : github.com/bluesky-soci...
Rich Sharples' Weblog
Musings on software and technology and occasionally other things
softwhere.org
November 21, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Updated my handle to my softwhere.org domain for no other reason than I can and parked my orginal richsharples handle. I think what I was really looking for was a personal PDS. That looks like more than a 5 minute job while a drink my coffee but something for the future : github.com/bluesky-soci...
A good explanation from @gavin.anderegg.ca regarding @bsky.app centralized / decentralized architecture. Also raises the question of long term sustainability / business model.
Maybe Bluesky has “won”
November has sucked so far. One upside of the terrible nonsense is that more people are fleeing X. Many are choosing Bluesky. I’ve seen a bunch of takes about this recently, but I keep seeing things I...
anderegg.ca
November 18, 2024 at 12:25 PM
A good explanation from @gavin.anderegg.ca regarding @bsky.app centralized / decentralized architecture. Also raises the question of long term sustainability / business model.
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Disease prevalence in US states before & after vaccine introduction
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
November 15, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Disease prevalence in US states before & after vaccine introduction
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
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bluesky engineers: perhaps today it’ll be a little slower, we’ll catch our breath
the internet: MORE!!
the internet: MORE!!
November 15, 2024 at 3:52 PM
bluesky engineers: perhaps today it’ll be a little slower, we’ll catch our breath
the internet: MORE!!
the internet: MORE!!