I've been using this account as my primary for about a week now, and I'm think I'm settled on using it for the foreseeable future, so I guess it's time to do another #introduction post.
I'm a dad of four kids, and a web developer. I have a college degree in #Theater (or #Theatre) and had aspirations of being an actor. I kind of fell into web development as a career. It was a hobby back in high school, and I just needed to pay some bills after college, so I ended up doing this.
I always have aspirations to do other things, but for now, I'm pretty happy spending most of my time as a dad and husband.
Some day, I'd like to get back into #acting, or maybe do some #VoiceActing. I also enjoy #writing and will, from time to time, post some #MicroFiction, usually from somebody's #WritingPrompt.
I love #StarTrek, and usually watch at least one episode nearly every day. I like all #SciFi really, though, as well as #fantasy. I used to read a lot, but find I don't have as much time or mental capacity for it as I used to. I also enjoy watching #anime, and have really been enjoying the new episodes of #Bleach lately.
Feel free to follow me if you think we have similar interests, and I may follow you back, if I think likewise. 
#WebDev #PHP #BackEnd #Laravel #introductions #Parenting #DadLife 
Dan Jones shared 13 hours ago
“In the role playing game known as The Real World, ‘Straight White Male’ is the lowest difficulty setting there is.” https://kottke.org/12/05/straight-white-male-the-game-of-lifes-lowest-difficulty-setting
Dan Jones shared 13 hours ago
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Fake inspirational quote of Worf in a Santa hat saying, "I do not know who Holly is, but the desire of her enemies to deck the halls with her bowels indicates that she must be a fierce warrior, indeed."
Dan Jones shared a day ago
Hello kind people of Mastodon! Mastodon is a big part of my life, so I'm going to give finding work here a go as well.
I'm looking for a junior penetration tester or cyber security analyst role. Should you have any leads, or simply be able to provide info, please reach out.
To give you a thumbnail background sketch: I'm a former Lecturer in Anthropology pivoting to Cyber Security. I recently passed the #OSCP and loved it. I have interests in writing and advising to make pentesting more accessible, IoT pentesting, and purple team work.
While I am looking for a first role, I'm open to freelance, contract, and part-time roles.
Boosts will be noted and the favor returned in due course!
Thanks everyone.
#fedihireme #fedihire #fedijobs #getfedhired #jobhunt #gethired #jobhunt
Dan Jones shared a day ago
Genie: "For releasing me, I grant you a wish. "
"There are 3 rules: I can't kill anyone, I can't make anyone fall in love, and I can't bring people back from the dead."
Me: "I wish developers would stop making new #JavaScript frameworks."
Genie: "There are 4 rules..." #webDev
Dan Jones shared a day ago
Roses are red
Bird bones are hollow
“Non sequitir” means
“It doesn’t follow”
Dan Jones shared a day ago
My friend has developed an invisible aeroplane but I can’t see it taking off.
Dan Jones shared 2 days ago
Cashier: Do you need bags?
Me: Do any of us NEED anything?
Cashier: Sir, I have a liberal arts degree too.
Me: Plastic, please.
Dan Jones shared 2 days ago
American admiral and computer scientist, (designed COBOL) Grace Hopper was born #OTD in 1906.
She created the first compiler, the A-0 System, in 1952. She was also one of the first programmers on the Harvard Mark I computer. Hopper popularized the term "debugging" in computing after discovering an actual moth causing a malfunction in the Mark II computer.
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Commodore Grace M. Hopper, USN (covered). James S. Davis - This image was released by the United States Navy with the ID DN-SC-84-05971 (next). In the image, she is typically seen wearing her formal cover (hat) as part of her Navy attire. Her uniform signifies her rank and achievements within the U.S. Navy. This photo captures Hopper during her later career, highlighting her as a trailblazer both in the military and in computer science. Her demeanor in such photos often radiates professionalism, intelligence, and a sense of authority, aligned with her significant contributions to both fields. The photo's mention of a Navy ID (DN-SC-84-05971) confirms its origin from official Navy archives, further cementing its historical significance.
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Log book showing the "bug" found caught in a Mark II relay Courtesy of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA., 1988. - U.S. Naval Historical Center Online Library The logbook entry showing the "bug" found in a Mark II relay is a historically significant document that records one of the earliest uses of the term "debugging" in computing. This artifact is a handwritten log from Grace Hopper's team, dated September 9, 1947, and includes a physical moth taped to the page. The moth was discovered in one of the electromechanical relays of the Harvard Mark II computer, causing a malfunction. The entry humorously notes the discovery as the "first actual case of bug being found," combining technical documentation with Hopper's wit. This event became a legendary anecdote in the history of computing and popularized the term "debugging," which has since become standard terminology in software development. The logbook, preserved courtesy of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, is an enduring symbol of the origins of modern computer science and the challenges faced by pioneers like Hopper and her team.
Dan Jones shared 2 days ago
I've been sharing context-free comic book panels of the day for years — but here are two panels for which the context is quite clear.
![Panel #1 shows the corporate office of Wellinex, and a woman standing on a boardroom table, back to the reader. A man in a suit at the head of the table questions her as the other executives look on.
CAPTION: And the recent wave of attacks by the terminally ill ...
HIS WORD BALLOON: "Excuse me, who are you?"
HER WORD BALLOON: "Who am I? I'm the person whose cancer treatment you'd denied two years ago. And now ... it's become terminal."
Panel #2 shows the woman having opened her trenchcoat to reveal she has sticks of dynamite strapped to her. The panel is colored bright red and orange. All around her run.
HER WORD BALLOON: "For all of us!"
CAPTION: Well ... it's made everyone antsy.
[from Billionaire Island #1, 2020, script by Mark Russell, art by Steve Pugh, coloring by Chris Chuckry, lettering by Rob Steen]](https://microwords.goodevilgenius.org/proxy/media/20075/m9Q2Pt0OcebE5pOfUpJx6iOL-rdwzzvKpXKwBBR6Qbw=/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9ja3Jvb20ud2FuZGVyaW5nLnNob3AvbWVkaWFfYXR0YWNobWVudHMvZmlsZXMvMTEzLzYxOS8zNzUvNjI4LzA4NC83MTgvb3JpZ2luYWwvNDgwMWQ2YzdkOTQwNWQ0ZS5qcGc=/740 "Panel #1 shows the corporate office of Wellinex, and a woman standing on a boardroom table, back to the reader. A man in a suit at the head of the table questions her as the other executives look on.
CAPTION: And the recent wave of attacks by the terminally ill ...
HIS WORD BALLOON: \"Excuse me, who are you?\"
HER WORD BALLOON: \"Who am I? I'm the person whose cancer treatment you'd denied two years ago. And now ... it's become terminal.\"
Panel #2 shows the woman having opened her trenchcoat to reveal she has sticks of dynamite strapped to her. The panel is colored bright red and orange. All around her run.
HER WORD BALLOON: \"For all of us!\"
CAPTION: Well ... it's made everyone antsy.
[from Billionaire Island #1, 2020, script by Mark Russell, art by Steve Pugh, coloring by Chris Chuckry, lettering by Rob Steen]")
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Panel #1 shows the corporate office of Wellinex, and a woman standing on a boardroom table, back to the reader. A man in a suit at the head of the table questions her as the other executives look on. CAPTION: And the recent wave of attacks by the terminally ill ... HIS WORD BALLOON: "Excuse me, who are you?" HER WORD BALLOON: "Who am I? I'm the person whose cancer treatment you'd denied two years ago. And now ... it's become terminal." Panel #2 shows the woman having opened her trenchcoat to reveal she has sticks of dynamite strapped to her. The panel is colored bright red and orange. All around her run. HER WORD BALLOON: "For all of us!" CAPTION: Well ... it's made everyone antsy. [from Billionaire Island #1, 2020, script by Mark Russell, art by Steve Pugh, coloring by Chris Chuckry, lettering by Rob Steen]
Dan Jones shared 2 days ago
🦖 An overview of accessible web applications and widgets 🦖
Most JavaScript libraries offer a library of client-side widgets that mimic the behavior of familiar desktop interfaces. Sliders, menu bars, file list views, and more can be built with a combination of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. Since the HTML4 specification doesn't provide built-in tags that se…
Dan Jones shared 2 days ago
beneficent cumberscrunge
Dan Jones shared 3 days ago
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picture of an onion and another onion, but only half. words read: most software is written like an onion. the more layers you peel back, the more you want to cry.
Dan Jones shared 3 days ago
How could you spare any love for him, when you love your own vanity to such an extent?
Dan Jones shared 3 days agoJia Tolentino on the sometimes celebratory reaction to the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and what it says about business & violence in America. “A denied health-insurance claim can instantly bend the trajectory of a life toward bankruptcy and misery and death.” https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/what-the-murder-of-the-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-means-to-america
Dan Jones shared 3 days ago
As most of you know, I am a special education teacher for students with emotional regulation difficulties.
In addition to all of the items I need for my classroom, each year, I plan a Winter Holiday feast for my students because sadly, most do not have any celebrations outside of our classroom.
If you can, please help. My classroom wishlist has grown. A boost helps too!
Our Holiday Party is EIGHT days away!!!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PRZBAFA50CYE?ref_=wl_share
Wikipedia has a list of prime numbers, and it starts with this note:
This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.
Do people looking for a list of prime numbers think they'll be able to find a complete list? I feel like most people who are looking for a list of primes are aware that any such list will be incomplete.
Dan Jones shared 6 days ago
Ask your doctor if hiding under your bed until the world calms down is right for you
Dan Jones shared 8 days ago
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Caption reads: "When your unit tests pass" Two drain pipes that should connect, but don't. A stream of water is flowing out of the top pipe, and into a crack on the side of the second, bypassing the opening that the water should go in.
Dan Jones shared 9 days agoI'd like to see an anthology series, like Short Treks, but full hour-long episodes. It'd be really cool to have full-length episodes that feature a new part of the Star Trek Universe every week.
An episode set in the Academy; Kahless's epic battle against his brother, Morath; Vulcan Science Academy; a musical episode where Q turns the entire Federation Council into a Broadway cast; Jean-Luc and Robert as children growing up on their vineyard. Yes to all of them!