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Linh Pham
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Wait Wait Stats Person, SW Release Engineer, AI Pessimist

#StarTrek #DoctorWho #Python #TBTLTen #Fedora #NoBridge

https://stats.wwdt.me | https://linhpham.org

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@lukeburbank.bsky.social I wouldn't mind taking some of those Lightning cables off of your hands. I still have a mish-mash of USB Type C and Lightning devices. Also, you can get a USB Type C case for AirPod Pros :)
December 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Wendell from Level1Techs: "...it's just a it's a fleet of complexity managed in YAML and JSON files."

Perfect summary of homelabbing and the fervor to Dockerize and Kubernetes-ize everything.

#HomeLab
Upgrading the HL 15 and Rambling about 45 Drives Creator Summit
YouTube video by Level1Techs
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Stealworkers
December 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
@lukeburbank.bsky.social @walsh.bsky.social You may want to consider either Apple refurbished iPads or look at getting one from a trusted store like OWC rather than buying a brand new one for something you aren't going to use as a primary device.

eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/i...
Refurbished iPad Deals - Apple
Save up to 15% on a refurbished iPad at Apple Online Store with free delivery. All models are Apple-certified with a 1-year warranty.
www.apple.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
As with last year, I will be doing a Wait Wait Stats Wrapped for 2025. This time around, I will be waiting until after the last regular show of the year (2025-12-20) airs before collecting data and publishing the Wrapped infographic.

(1/2)

#WaitWaitStats #WaitWaitStatsProject #WaitWaitDontTellMe
December 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Segmentation, algorithmic pricing via big data and tracking
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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New episode from Live Wire with Luke Burbank: Tamara Yajia, Susan Rice, and Anna Tivel

Comedy writer Tamara Yajia unpacks her memoir Cry for Me, Argentina, which follows her unorthodox up...

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December 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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December 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
@lukeburbank.bsky.social @walsh.bsky.social Another private university that sounds like a public one is the University of Portland.

Back when I was in high school, I thought it was similar to University of Oregon vs Oregon State University (both public). Alas, I was def wrong.
December 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
@lukeburbank.bsky.social @walsh.bsky.social I can say that the general situational awareness of people in the Costcos that I go to (west of PDX) is pretty darn bad. If I need to stop, I'll pull into an aisle or at least out of the way. I've been bumped, cut in front of, etc. almost every other time.
December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Drivers in some of the state's fast-charging "deserts" could see some relief in the year ahead. ODOT plans to add hundreds more fast-charging ports with the help of a federal infrastructure grant. A pit stop to recharge can take as little as 20 minutes with fast chargers.
Oregon seeks companies to build out electric vehicle fast-charging stations on five major roadways
Oregon’s EV footprint has been steadily increasing, with more than 126,000 registered electric vehicles in the state as of August. But public charging ports have struggled to keep up.
www.opb.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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If you a listener to #LiveWireRadio and haven't had a chance to support the show, now is an incredibly important time to do so. The show lost a significant amount of funding due to the federal government's defunding of public radio.

#Portland #PDX #Oregon
Fully Charged Campaign — Live Wire Radio
www.livewireradio.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
@lukeburbank.bsky.social @walsh.bsky.social Bee-Tea-Dubs, it's "damn fine cup of coffee" 🙃

#TwinPeaks
December 3, 2025 at 1:49 AM
@lukeburbank.bsky.social @walsh.bsky.social The transition from analog to digital TV allow more optimal use of the existing bandwidth that allows for sub channels.

For instance, KOPB-TV in Portland has a main channel at 10.1 plus 10.2 and 10.3 sub channels for OPB World and OPB Kids.
December 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Just published a new blog post on reducing the dependencies on large cloud services when it comes to my web prescence.
Reducing Cloud Service Dependencies with Self-Hosting Options
Over the years, I have gone from hosting websites and applications over a DSL connection at home, to hosting them on virtual private servers (VPS), shifting some of the static content hosting to GitHu...
linhpham.org
November 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Just published a new blog post on reducing the dependencies on large cloud services when it comes to my web prescence.
Reducing Cloud Service Dependencies with Self-Hosting Options
Over the years, I have gone from hosting websites and applications over a DSL connection at home, to hosting them on virtual private servers (VPS), shifting some of the static content hosting to GitHu...
linhpham.org
November 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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New episode from Live Wire with Luke Burbank: Ginny Hogan, Anis Mojgani, and Jimmie Herrod

Comedian and satirist Ginny Hogan explains the terms and conditions of being her undetermined partne...

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November 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Unhappy Christmas music everywhere to all who celebrate!
November 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
@walsh.bsky.social Happy birthday and that instant gobble drop will never, ever, ur-vur get old!
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
@lukeburbank.bsky.social I feel very, very seen with your Bubbles situation when it comes to our cockatiel, Ace.

Ace has been known to destroy laptop key caps, fly onto and walk all over my laptops and monitors, and chew through various cables.

#TBTL #TBTLTens
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The race to the bottom, of course.
November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Not if you're running Linux or FreeBSD!
November 22, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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New episode from Live Wire with Luke Burbank: Alexis Okeowo, Maria Bamford, and Pete Droge

Writer Alexis Okeowo (The New Yorker) untangles the themes of her new book Blessings and Disasters:...

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November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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HP and Dell disable HEVC support built into their laptops’ CPUs
HEVC licensing gets more expensive in January.
arstechnica.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's office said Seattle-Tacoma International Airport could run low on jet fuel by Saturday evening.

Emergency declared as Northwest’s main oil pipeline shuts down again
The pipeline carries gasoline, diesel and jet fuel from four refineries on the shores of Puget Sound to Vancouver, Washington, and Portland.
www.opb.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM