10 Fascinating Origins of New Year’s Eve Superstitions
New Year’s Eve is celebrated across the world with a mix of joy, hope, and anticipation, but it’s also steeped in superstitions that reflect the diverse cultural beliefs about starting the year off right. From wearing specific colors to performing quirky rituals, these traditions often revolve around themes of luck, prosperity, and protection. While some […]
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10 Shocking Tales of Bodies Found in Abandoned Houses
Bodies found in abandoned houses raise questions of identity, manner, and cause of death, as well as the reasons that they came to be in the houses in the first place. Unfortunately, the answers to some of these questions are never likely to be known. Those that are determined frequently point to misfortune, drugs, and […]
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Radxa Orion O6 AI Board with Up to 64GB RAM, Dual 5GbE Ports and PCIe Gen4 Expansion
The Radxa Orion O6 is a Mini ITX motherboard designed for AI computing and multimedia applications. Powered by the Cix CD8180 System-on-Chip, it combines powerful performance with a compact form factor for a variety of demanding use cases. The SoC integrates a 12-core CPU featuring Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520 cores. Its Arm Immortals G720 GPU supports […] ⌘ Read more
** The social is predicated on its exclusions **
I’ve been sitting on this post for like 8 months. I’ve written it and rewritten it at least a dozen times. I hsve two or three notes documents worth of research. It has never felt right, though. It still doesn’t. I figured an rss-only debut for it would be fine, and maybe one day I’ll bring it to a normy kinda post.
At my job I try to make big public digital services accessible. Because of this I think a lot about disability, and how some portion of disability is socially c … ⌘ Read more
Previa económica: Las subidas de impuestos para 2025
Esmeralda analiza con Domingo Soriano y Beatriz García las subidas impositivas que tiene previstas el Gobierno de Pedro Sánchez para el próximo año. ⌘ Read more
Tertulia de Dieter: La Asociación de Fiscales estalla contra Sánchez
Alejandro Vara, Pepe García Domínguez y Cristina Losada analizan los asuntos más relevantes de la actualidad. ⌘ Read more
Resumen de las 20:30: El año judicial que le espera a Sánchez
Esmeralda y su equipo resumen toda la actualidad. ⌘ Read more
Pido la paz y la palabra: Sin debates relevantes en la televisión
Agapito Maestre nos ofrece su columna radiofónica sobre un asunto de actualidad. ⌘ Read more
Months after devastating frost, grape growers are feeling optimistic
Four months after an unseasonable frost event wiped out vineyards across south-eastern parts of the country, growers in SA say they are feeling better than expected. ⌘ Read more
Pinelles County Cycling: 1.12 miles, 00:11:02 average pace, 00:12:20 duration
Pinelles County Cycling: 1.12 miles, 00:10:19 average pace, 00:11:32 duration
OpenTelemetry Collector completes fuzzing audit
Cross-posted from the OpenTelemetry blog by Adam Korczynski OpenTelemetry is happy to announce the completion of the Collector’s fuzzing audit sponsored by the CNCF and carried out by Ada Logics. The audit marks a significant step in the OpenTelemetry… ⌘ Read more
Solving Android app issues with OpenTelemetry: Beyond local profiling
Member post originally published on the Embrace blog by Francisco Prieto Cardelle OpenTelemetry is a powerful observability framework that can help engineers monitor and resolve common Android performance issues. We’ll dive into a few of these… ⌘ Read more
Cilium releases 2024 annual report
Following a year of significant milestones in 2023, 2024 for Cilium was pivotal in that organizations are now leveraging the project to manage their entire Kubernetes networking stack. We are pleased to share the 2024 Cilium… ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Rizal Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/12/30/rizal.html #programming #project #devjournal
Top 10 Surprising Facts from the Life of Jimmy Carter
Few U.S. politicians have led a life as unlikely as Jimmy Carter (October 1, 1924–December 29, 2024). A poor peanut farmer who became the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter was a contradiction in almost every way. He ran for governor of Georgia with segregationist support and then increased the number of African-American […]
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10 Popular but Terrible Goalkeepers
Football (soccer in America) is undeniably the world’s most popular sport, celebrated across continents from South America to the Middle East. While the beautiful game originated in England, its universal appeal lies in the thrill of teamwork and the excitement of scoring goals. Key to this drama are goalkeepers, the last line of defense, whose […]
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** Please clap **
Look. I promise I won’t always post so many rss only things, but I gotta exercise my new thing.
I am an incredibly unhandy person, yet today I accomplished two household projects — I re-hung a door that needed a hinge replaced, and I replaced a broken overhead light in our bathroom. I even navigated Lowe’s. ⌘ Read more
** Neon **
I was bemoaning the lack of color at my desk and a friend sent me this link to a place that makes custom neon signs. I am likely much to indecisive, and faaaar too cheap to actually order one, but I keep having intrusive thoughts about what I’d get if I were to get one.
I think the Yiddish phrase“zol er krenken un gedenken” would be funny. It means“let him suffer and remember” which is very melodramatic, but totally rife with so much meaning. ⌘ Read more
6.13-rc5: mainline
Version:6.13-rc5 (mainline)Released:2024-12-29Source:linux-6.13-rc5.tar.gzPatch:full ( incremental) ⌘ Read more
As Australia’s wine workforce ages, young winemakers are trying to make their mark
The wine industry’s peak body hopes it can attract the next generation of growers and producers, but young, first-generation winemakers say nepotism and historical industry connections are barriers to entry. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: 🔭 Looking Back on 2024 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/12/29/review-2024.html #retrospective #newyear
The 10 Most Compelling Aircraft That Didn’t Succeed
Since prehistoric times, humans have always made comparisons. Ancient humans noticed that some people were taller than others. They also noticed that each person had strengths others didn’t possess and weaknesses or areas for improvement. These two features—strength and weakness—have defined human ambitions for millennia. In 1903, the Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight […]
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10 Ridiculous Riffs on Robin Hood
Robin Hood is practically synonymous with heroism. In the face of oppression in medieval England, this folk figure stands up to the malicious Sheriff of Nottingham and the malevolent Prince John. His example helps rally the commoners into a formidable fighting force. Together with his band of outlaws, Robin takes from the rich and gives […]
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MNT Reform Next Laptop Features Modular Design and Open Hardware
The MNT Reform Next, recently featured on CrowdSupply, builds on the Classic MNT Reform with a 12.5″ open hardware laptop designed for modularity, customizability, and repairability, offering full access to hardware sources for user modification and maintenance. The laptop is powered by the Rockchip RK3588 processor and supports up to 32 GB of RAM, offering […] ⌘ Read more
Deals: Grab an AirTags 4-pack for $69.99
AirTags are the compact easy to use tracking devices from Apple that allow you to keep track of your personal belongings, car keys, even pets, packages, and other interesting uses. AirTags leverage the Find My network of millions of other Apple devices to help pinpoint the locations of AirTags, and you can make them play … Read More ⌘ Read more
Électricité : le poids des erreurs de l’Allemagne
Un article de Henri Bonner Les écologistes à travers le continent créent la pénurie et le manque… Ils veulent en somme une réduction des niveaux de vie et de confort… au prétexte de la défense de la nature ou de la planète. Comme dans une religion, l’idéologie prend le dessus sur la réalité ou les […] ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Trans Girl Project, part 1 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/12/28/trans-girl-1.html #freeculture #bookclub
10 Extreme Structures We Might See in the Future
In 2023, Saudi Arabia unveiled plans for the Mukaab (“cube” in Arabic) in Riyadh, which will be the largest inner city building in the world, capable of enclosing 20 Empire State Buildings within its walls. It will showcase the latest digital and holographic technology, providing a breathtaking visual experience of the interior. The region has […]
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10 Catastrophic Translation Fails in History
Translation seems like an easy task these days, with the help of technology such as Google at our fingertips, but it isn’t always so simple. Simple translation when trying to greet someone from another country is one thing, but interpreting major documents or treaties is another. Translators and interpreters are professionals with years of experience, […]
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On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 12/23 to 12/27 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/12/27/week.html #linkdump #socialmedia #quotes #week
Markine posledné Vianoce
V dnešný deň pred 90 rokmi, 27. 12. 1934, v Petrovci bol veľký pohreb mladého dievčaťa. O samovražde nešťastnej petrovskej krásavice Marie Struhárovej písali noviny Národná jednota. Aká veľká ťarcha musela ležať na srdci mladého dievčaťa, ktoré, zdá sa, malo takmer všetko, no zrejme nič vzácne nemalo. ⌘ Read more
La soledad no deseada en Navidad pesa más
Esmeralda Ruiz y Lucía Guadalupe analizan la situación de la soledad no deseada en España, a través de los expertos y de testimonios personales. ⌘ Read more
Tertulia de Dieter: Sánchez sigue sin ir a visitar a los afectados por la DANA
Esmeralda analiza con los Cayetanos la presunta corrupción que rodea al Gobierno. ⌘ Read more
Pido la paz y la palabra: El lenguaje de la imaginación
Agapito Maestre nos ofrece su columna radiofónica sobre la capacidad imaginativa de las personas. ⌘ Read more
Running a production-ready Raspbery Pi Kubernetes cluster at home
Ambassador post originally published on Gerald on IT by Gerald Venzl In this guide, I’ll cover how to run a production-ready Raspberry Pi Kubernetes Cluster using K3s. Background If you are like me, you probably have… ⌘ Read more
6.12.7: stable
Version:6.12.7 (stable)Released:2024-12-27Source:linux-6.12.7.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.12.7.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.12.7 ⌘ Read more
6.6.68: longterm
Version:6.6.68 (longterm)Released:2024-12-27Source:linux-6.6.68.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.6.68.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.6.68 ⌘ Read more
6.1.122: longterm
Version:6.1.122 (longterm)Released:2024-12-27Source:linux-6.1.122.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.1.122.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.1.122 ⌘ Read more
10 Wild Facts About the Mutiny on the HMS Wager
It is safe to say that in the 18th century, sailing was not for the faint of heart. As well as the dangers the sea itself posed, seamen had to be prepared to face storms, rats, lice, diseases, and more. If they were in the navy, they had the prospect of enemies to deal with, […]
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10 Secrets Places You Won’t Believe
A burial mound above a hidden chamber. A huge basement that the U.S. feared might be sabotaged by World War II’s Axis Powers. A warehouse storing artifacts of a maritime disaster. Secret schools where teachers and students alike fear for their safety. A hospital in the jungle of a war-torn nation. A house built on […]
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On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, True Q https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/12/26/true-q.html #scifi #startrek #closereading
El análisis de Juan Ramón Rallo: Baja el nivel de pobreza en Argentina
Esmeralda comenta con Juan Ramón Rallo la evolución de la economía con el Gobierno de Milei, y las bajadas de impuestos en la Comunidad de Madrid. ⌘ Read more
Tertulia de Dieter: Las vacaciones de Navidad de Pedro Sánchez
Esmeralda comenta junto a Pablo Planas, Carmen Tomás y Cristina Losada las vacaciones de Pedro Sánchez en Cerler y su ausencia en Valencia. ⌘ Read more
Resumen de las 20:30: Ayuso concluye que Sánchez está obsesionado con Madrid
Esmeralda y su equipo resumen toda la actualidad. ⌘ Read more
En este país llamado España: Pedro Sánchez ansía su foto con Puigdemont
Esmeralda analiza las pretensiones del presidente del Gobierno, y la citación del juez a los fiscales de la revelación de secretos del novio de Ayuso. ⌘ Read more
4 iPhone Tips to Help Your Relatives and Loved Ones this Holiday Season
While you’re visiting family this holiday season, if you’re the family tech guru you might get asked some questions about iPhone. This year, why not be a little more proactive and sit down with someone less tech savvy, and with a few tweaks, improve their iPhone experience? Improve the Home Screen Experience One of the … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/26/4-iphone-tips-to-help-your- … ⌘ Read more
I finally pulled the trigger and moved all my Fediverse followers from j7s@j7s.me to en@jlelse.blog, I only used the former account to share my blog links anyway. If you were following me for my German posts, please take a look at de@jlelse.blog. Have a nice day! 😊 ⌘ Read more
Ten Mythical German Beasts Guaranteed to Give You Nightmares
Pretty much every country and culture around the world has a set of creepy mythical beasts as part of their ancient folklore. All over the globe, our ancestors have passed down oral traditions and tall tales about strange things that go “bump” in the night. Just as much as anywhere else on earth, Germany has […]
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10 Alternate Takes on Romeo and Juliet
Love stories don’t get more acclaimed than Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare’s play presents romance blossoming amid adversity. Romeo of the Montagues and Juliet of the Capulets meet in a chance encounter, and it’s love at first sight. The two teens want nothing more than to be together. The challenge comes with their respective families, […]
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