Teaching was my first love. Packets were my second.
I make classes to teach people how to defend themselves against hackers. In my spare time, I teach college students to compete in cybersecurity competitions, or try to take back my home automation from the cloud.
he/him 🏳️🌈 ❤️💜💙
(Profile banner is a sunset sky from underneath a bridge with kayakers and the edge of the Austin city skyline)
| @_surefire_ | |
| Github | https://github.com/sure-fire |
| ...no, WTF??? | |
| No. | |
| I don't think I've heard that one before? | |
| Sure, why not? |
On good news. Mr. BEAST got so much backlash from his AI generator monstrosity that he backed off and now the site that used to be for it houses links to real people who work on Youtube thumbnails.
Keep hating on AI - IT IS WORKING!
And to funders, policymakers, and community supporters: This isn’t just a local story. It’s part of a national crisis. We all lose when funding meant to serve the public good is stripped away.
If we believe in informed citizens and a healthy democracy, we must fight to protect the institutions that make them possible. /3
To my friends who’ve been let go: Your professionalism and unwavering commitment to the mission of PBS have made a lasting impact on-air, online, and behind the scenes with honest, meaningful storytelling. Thank you.
To those in my network: I know some of the very best producers, editors, sound designers, and camera people in the business. They are smart, creative, and mission-driven individuals so please reach out if you’re hiring! /2
HR: "Do you have a moment? We just want to ask you about your self-assessment?"
Me: "Sure."
HR: "So, for 'personality type', we were expecting something from Myers-Briggs. You know, like ENJF."
Me: "Oh?"
HR: "You selected 'Other' and filled in, 'Chaotic Good'."
Me: "Yes, that's right."
HR: "Why?"
Me: "Because I use the term 'fortnight' as often as possible in communications in a US-based company, replace 'z's with 's'es, and convert dates everywhere to ISO8601."
HR: "Well yes we can see how that would be classified as 'Chaotic Good', but we were expecting something grounded in science."
Me: "So why were you asking for Myers-Briggs?"
🛑 WHAT TO DO IF YOU WITNESS AN UNIDENTIFIED ‘OFFICER’ TAKING SOMEONE
📷 RECORD IT.
🚓 CALL 911 AND REPORT A POSSIBLE KIDNAPPING.
SAY: Someone is being taken. The individuals claim to be law enforcement but won't show ID or name their agency. License plate is ____.
✅ THIS FORCES VERIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SHOW UP
✅ THEY MUST TAKE A STATEMENT
✅ IT PRESSURES THE “OFFICERS” TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES
✅ CREATES A PAPER TRAIL
✅ SETS UP GROUNDS FOR A CIVIL LAWSUIT
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Toyota powered. The owner said it was brand new and didn't know much about it. So Bolwell came up with this design almost 20 years ago and are still hand making cars. Mind boggling, considering how difficult it is to meet ADRs here too.
This yellow Bolwell is the one of 12 that shouldn't actually exist. Talk about rare.
Then these Jowett Javelins arrived
A blue Hillman Hunter rocks up and parks with a blue Ford Escort
Surprisingly another Roller turned up. Must not have any wedding bookings.
I bade farewell to the rarest Commodore around.
Natasha Jay
Yappy Pride! - He/Him
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Sheril Kirshenbaum
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Preston von Gabbleduck
Malcolm Nance
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Frank
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