Dan Jones shared 6 months ago
I'm not crying, you're crying.
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L@y spiders-ttvis-an-outier Follow | was at DragonCan one year when Avery Brooks was on 3 panel, and 3 Black dude stood up and talked about how the year DSQ came on, he bacame the sole custodial quardian of his small son, and he was “temified” and felt helpless, because he hadn't really had 2 father himseff, and he didn't really know any Black fathers he particularly wantad to smulate, and no Black single fathers at all, Hetalked about how every week he'd put fis kid 1o bed and sit down and watch Deep Space Nine, and think to himse!f, “Okay, this, | want us to be this kind of father and son;" and how, sily as it might sound, the idea that Ben could be there for Jake, all the time, successfully, and eam his admiration and trust, was the only source he really had of inspiration, the only voice that was teling him he could handle this Job. | swear to fuck there was a whole auditorium of people in tears by the time he was done, including both him and Brooks. Itwas oneof the most beautiful moments | ever saw about the sometimes bloodless- sounding term “representation,” and about fandom in general, and | will never forget it Source: thegaymacoy 24,807 notes >0 2 9Q
Dan Jones shared 6 months ago
Let’s Not Forget Charles Dickens’s Other Christmas Ghost Stories!
He loved writing these. There are very many.
By Olivia Rutigliano
https://crimereads.com/lets-not-forget-charles-dickenss-other-christmas-ghost-stories/
There are several editions of Christmas Carol in the PG collection:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19337
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24022
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30368
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This image appears is an illustration from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The scene features three central figures and a ghostly presence in the background. The central figure on the right is an elderly man, depicted in a long robe and a nightcap, likely representing Ebenezer Scrooge. He stands hunched over, reaching out with a curious or concerned gesture, emphasizing his transformation and vulnerability. On the left are two children, "Ignorance" and "Want," who are emaciated and ragged, symbolizing societal neglect. They cling to each other, their expressions reflecting desperation and suffering. These figures are allegorical, representing Dickens' critique of social inequality and the consequences of indifference. Behind the children looms a spectral figure, likely the Ghost of Christmas Present. The spirit has an imposing, ethereal presence, guiding Scrooge to confront the harsh realities of the world. The transparency and faint details of the ghost emphasize its otherworldly nature.
Dan Jones shared 6 months ago
“Wow you’re good at computers”
“I just click everything”
“But how did you know which menu it was?”
“I just click everything”
“But then you were able to find the correct thing in the drop-down”
“I just click everything”
“How did you learn the new system so fast?”
“I just click everything”
“You must have some deep systems knowledge”
“I just click everything”
Dan Jones shared 6 months ago
We need to normalize JOMO
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Illustration of a girl on a bean bag reading a book with warm beverage next to her. Caption: JOMO (noun) Joy of Missing Out. Feeling content with staying in and disconnecting as a form of self- care.
Dan Jones shared 6 months ago
To unwind after work, I shall move into a different room to sit in different chair and stare at a different glowing rectangle while a larger glowing rectangle plays in the background
Dan Jones shared 6 months ago
So I just spent $100 on a new belt the other day, that doesn’t fit..
A huge waist.
Dan Jones shared 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months ago
Roses are red
Bird bones are hollow
“Non sequitir” means
“It doesn’t follow”
Dan Jones shared 6 months ago
My friend has developed an invisible aeroplane but I can’t see it taking off.
Dan Jones shared 6 months 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 6 months agoAmerican 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 6 months 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/20268/BIkw_aL-ZFso9H3VU_aKsHKIRWkzW88dQRgIEMsmr1k=/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 6 months 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 6 months ago
beneficent cumberscrunge
Dan Jones shared 6 months ago
How could you spare any love for him, when you love your own vanity to such an extent?
Dan Jones shared 6 months 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
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.