March 2nd, 2018
February 22nd, 2016
http://www.chaosreigns.com/
In previous versions, I blew out the paper, so the transition to a white background would be seamless. Now that I have ink that isn't black, I didn't blow out the paper, in an attempt to retain more detail.
I created the imagemap (clickable links) with a filter included in gimp (open source software along the lines of photoshop).
It's entirely usable in text only browsers (links, lynx, w3m), via alt attributes in the imagemap area elements.
In previous versions, I blew out the paper, so the transition to a white background would be seamless. Now that I have ink that isn't black, I didn't blow out the paper, in an attempt to retain more detail.
I created the imagemap (clickable links) with a filter included in gimp (open source software along the lines of photoshop).
It's entirely usable in text only browsers (links, lynx, w3m), via alt attributes in the imagemap area elements.
February 3rd, 2015
I upgraded my linode server from ubuntu distro lucid to precise today. I didn't have any specific needs, but lucid is getting EOLed in a couple months.
It broke my DNS server. This is what ended up fixing it: ( Read more...Collapse )
It broke my DNS server. This is what ended up fixing it: ( Read more...Collapse )
September 28th, 2014
Me on diaspora: https://diasp.org/u/darxus
It's another social media thing, whose goals I like the most. It's decentralized and open source.
It's another social media thing, whose goals I like the most. It's decentralized and open source.
September 9th, 2014
https://ello.co/darxus
New social media site. I guess it's supposed to be less evil?
The "discover" friend finding feature is useless. I've been clicking on friends names, and then "following" to get a list of their friends, to dig for my friends.
My followers who joined before me have an average of 14.6 followers.
New social media site. I guess it's supposed to be less evil?
The "discover" friend finding feature is useless. I've been clicking on friends names, and then "following" to get a list of their friends, to dig for my friends.
My followers who joined before me have an average of 14.6 followers.
July 16th, 2014
The last, best advice I got, years ago, was to never speak to her again. So I continue to do that.
People who were close to us when we were together have said we were both abusive to each other. I expect I will always have difficulty wrapping my head around any part of that.
I wasn't a very compassionate person back then. I regret that I didn't treat her better. I've learned quite a lot since then.
Two years ago, I had four hours of BARCC training (active bystander, and first responder). In relation to that, I was one of the people who wore an advocate laminate the last two fireflies. I would say I was meaningfully involved in two men whose behavior was particularly problematic toward women (missing stairs) in the Boston burner community becoming far less involved in that community. I'm very happy to see people becoming more aware of these things, and trying to do something about it.
I'm interested in suggestions. You're welcome to speak freely.
People who were close to us when we were together have said we were both abusive to each other. I expect I will always have difficulty wrapping my head around any part of that.
I wasn't a very compassionate person back then. I regret that I didn't treat her better. I've learned quite a lot since then.
Two years ago, I had four hours of BARCC training (active bystander, and first responder). In relation to that, I was one of the people who wore an advocate laminate the last two fireflies. I would say I was meaningfully involved in two men whose behavior was particularly problematic toward women (missing stairs) in the Boston burner community becoming far less involved in that community. I'm very happy to see people becoming more aware of these things, and trying to do something about it.
I'm interested in suggestions. You're welcome to speak freely.
November 18th, 2013
By time, not by distance. It is by far the most commonly recommended beginner running program:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
http://www.reddit.com/r/c25k
http://tombenninger.com/c25k/
Why: Getting your body to adapt to regularly expending significant energy results in you having more energy. Which makes the rest of life easier and more pleasant. (And there are fine uses for extra cardiovascular stamina.) And I seem to be a lot happier when I have run recently.
A couple tips:
1) Slow down. A lot of beginner runners seem to be very discouraged by a counter-productive belief that running needs to be fast. Shuffling along is just fine if that's what gets your heart rate up. Getting out of breath means you're doing anaerobic exercise, which you can't do for as long, and does not have any more aerobic benefit than aerobic exercise (for a beginner).
2) Running (over-use) injuries are common, and usually easily avoidable, by paying attention to your body and taking a few days off when necessary. Know what the seven most common running injuries look like. I worry that rigidly sticking to training schedules and signing up for races causes people to avoid taking the days off they need, resulting in them ending up being forced to take months off.
Also, I feel like Couch to 5k (c25k) isn't great for seriously overweight people, who I suspect would often be better starting off walking.
I don't think running had anything to do with my weight loss. Exercise causes hunger, so you still have to do the calorie restriction. Counting calories works great for me.
Now I'm planning to work up to Bridge to 10k. Then probably one of Hal Higdon's marathon plans. Or maybe something more triathlon related. Sprint (shortest) triathlons sound kind of fun: swim 0.8 km (0.5 mi) + bike 20 km (12.5 mi) + run 5 km (3.1 mi).
C25k is a 9 week program that took me 25 weeks. I... don't really care.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
http://www.reddit.com/r/c25k
http://tombenninger.com/c25k/
Why: Getting your body to adapt to regularly expending significant energy results in you having more energy. Which makes the rest of life easier and more pleasant. (And there are fine uses for extra cardiovascular stamina.) And I seem to be a lot happier when I have run recently.
A couple tips:
1) Slow down. A lot of beginner runners seem to be very discouraged by a counter-productive belief that running needs to be fast. Shuffling along is just fine if that's what gets your heart rate up. Getting out of breath means you're doing anaerobic exercise, which you can't do for as long, and does not have any more aerobic benefit than aerobic exercise (for a beginner).
2) Running (over-use) injuries are common, and usually easily avoidable, by paying attention to your body and taking a few days off when necessary. Know what the seven most common running injuries look like. I worry that rigidly sticking to training schedules and signing up for races causes people to avoid taking the days off they need, resulting in them ending up being forced to take months off.
Also, I feel like Couch to 5k (c25k) isn't great for seriously overweight people, who I suspect would often be better starting off walking.
I don't think running had anything to do with my weight loss. Exercise causes hunger, so you still have to do the calorie restriction. Counting calories works great for me.
Now I'm planning to work up to Bridge to 10k. Then probably one of Hal Higdon's marathon plans. Or maybe something more triathlon related. Sprint (shortest) triathlons sound kind of fun: swim 0.8 km (0.5 mi) + bike 20 km (12.5 mi) + run 5 km (3.1 mi).
C25k is a 9 week program that took me 25 weeks. I... don't really care.
October 29th, 2013
4.8 miles each way, Cambridge (work) to Malden (
cathijosephine). 25 minutes there, 28 minutes back. Very happy with how it went.
I have magical shoes that attach to my pedals, so I can pedal up and down at the same time. This is horribly called "clipless". I've seen a suggestion to call them "clip-in". I went with mountain bike / two bolt style to get shoes I can actually walk in.
Also, the very end of my trip was the first time I fell due to having my shoes attached to my pedals. Trying to get through the gate into the garage by work. I knew I was pushing my ability. Fell over at 0mph. I wish I had a video to figure out why it managed to not hurt at all. Happy to have that experience.
It's fun to feel slightly less dependent on things like cars and subways
And this has me kind of thinking about moving back to greater Boston, from New Hampshire, so I can do more bicycle commuting.
cathijosephine). 25 minutes there, 28 minutes back. Very happy with how it went.I have magical shoes that attach to my pedals, so I can pedal up and down at the same time. This is horribly called "clipless". I've seen a suggestion to call them "clip-in". I went with mountain bike / two bolt style to get shoes I can actually walk in.
Also, the very end of my trip was the first time I fell due to having my shoes attached to my pedals. Trying to get through the gate into the garage by work. I knew I was pushing my ability. Fell over at 0mph. I wish I had a video to figure out why it managed to not hurt at all. Happy to have that experience.
It's fun to feel slightly less dependent on things like cars and subways
And this has me kind of thinking about moving back to greater Boston, from New Hampshire, so I can do more bicycle commuting.
September 11th, 2013
I went into it thinking I totally knew what I was doing, since I was pretty comfortable with the front derailer by the time I went to bed last night. But it wasn't cooperating. I was only messing with the cable tension knob. And... it was not very responsive.
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