No, it’s Matt Novak who is a fucking idiot

I keep seeing this Gizmodo piece entitled “Snowden is a fucking idiot”. I understand the appeal of the piece. The hero worship of Edward Snowden is getting old. But the piece itself is garbage.

The author, Matt Novak, is of the new wave of hard-core leftists intolerant of those who disagree with them. His position is that everyone is an idiot who doesn’t agree with his views: Libertarians, Republicans, moderate voters who chose Trump, and even fellow left-wingers that aren’t as hard-core.

If you carefully read his piece, you’ll see that Novak doesn’t actually prove Snowden is wrong. Novak doesn’t show how Snowden disagrees with facts, but only how Snowden disagrees with the left-wing view of the world. It’s only through deduction that we come to the conclusion: those who aren’t left-wing are idiots, Snowden is not left-wing, therefore Snowden is an idiot.

The question under debate in the piece is:
technology is more important than policy as a way to protect our liberties
In other words, if you don’t want the government spying on you, then focus on using encryption (use Signal) rather than trying to change the laws so they can’t spy on you.

On a Continue reading

Python Basics – Part 1

Let’s start with Python basics, with the help of program .Theory part in posts is just enough to understand the program.

Python Data Type:

  • Numbers
  • Strings
  • List
  • Tuple
  • Dictionary
  1. Numbers :  
    1.  Int                  1 ,10,-145, 22
    2. Float               1.1,0.9,-29.9
    3. Complex        1.4j, 4e+6j
  1. Strings

Way to remember how slices work in string  is to think of the indices as pointing between characters, with the left edge of the first character numbered 0. Then the right edge of the last character of a string of n characters has index n, for example:

“Crazyouters ”  represented in indices form

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
C r a z y r o u t e r s
-11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0

Program Code : Str.py

str.PNG

Output

str_out

 

There are special operators in strings

Program Code : str1.py

str1

Output

str1out

 

3. List

The list is a most versatile datatype available in Python which can be written as a list of comma-separated values (items) between square brackets. Important Continue reading

Trump Tower changed to Dump Tower on Google Maps

The world became a slightly better place when Fidel Castro died. Unlike President Obama who said, “History will record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him,” President-elect Donald Trump bluntly called Catro a “brutal dictator” whose “legacy is one of firing squads, theft, unimaginable suffering, poverty and the denial of fundamental human rights.”Some unknown person with an internet connection also attempted to be blunt, expressing his or her opinion of Donald Trump via Google Maps; the President-elect’s transition headquarters was renamed to the Dump Tower on Google Maps.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Trump Tower changed to Dump Tower on Google Maps

The world became a slightly better place when Fidel Castro died. Unlike President Obama who said, “History will record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him,” President-elect Donald Trump bluntly called Catro a “brutal dictator” whose “legacy is one of firing squads, theft, unimaginable suffering, poverty and the denial of fundamental human rights.”Some unknown person with an internet connection also attempted to be blunt, expressing his or her opinion of Donald Trump via Google Maps; the President-elect’s transition headquarters was renamed to the Dump Tower on Google Maps.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Python – Must for Network Engineer

Automation is need of Time.We as network engineers have to go with automation to simplify major chunk of the work done by us.We can not escape from automation.I will be having series of Python posts starting from basics.I  will try to put all  learning  in post in most easiest way.

Let’s start with Basics.What is Python ? As per Wiki ,Python is a widely used high-level, general-purpose, interpreted, dynamic programming language.

In layman terms , it’s one of the coding  language much simpler, easy to understand and most importantly reduces number of code lines in C++ to fewer lines.

It was created by Guido van Rossum during 1985-1990.

Installation:

Note:We will be doing coding in Python 3.

Windows:  can be installed from Site :http://www.python.org

Linux: run below mentioned  command

$ sudo apt-get install python 3.5

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Amazon Cyber Monday 2016 sales: Ready, Set…

Amazon has kicked off Cyber Monday 2016 with a slew of sales this coming week on its own products, such as the Echo and Fire tablets, as well as on items from others, ranging from Exploding Kittens card sets to Nest thermostats.(Black Friday & Cyber Monday watchers such as BFads and Best Black Friday have been a big help in keeping tabs on deals.)To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Amazon Cyber Monday 2016 sales: Ready, Set…

Amazon has kicked off Cyber Monday 2016 with a slew of sales this coming week on its own products, such as the Echo and Fire tablets, as well as on items from others, ranging from Exploding Kittens card sets to Nest thermostats.(Black Friday & Cyber Monday watchers such as BFads and Best Black Friday have been a big help in keeping tabs on deals.)To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

72% off ThermoPro TP03 Digital Food Cooking Thermometer Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Kitchen BBQ Grill Smoker

The ThermoPro TP-03 is an effective solution to achieve the most accurate temperature in a matter of seconds. With a simplistic yet practical design, and at the push of the button, the foldaway probe will pop open for quick an easy temperature reading, and when you're done taking the temperature measurement you can fold the probe back into the holding to ensure the probe is kept safe and clean. Stop overcooking or under-cooking your meat and perfect meat temperatures like a professional, ensuring the perfect temp every time you're grilling or cooking. It typically lists for $25.99 and is being discounted 72%, down to $6.99. Learn more or purchase the discounted ThermoPro TP03 Thermometer at Amazon.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

72% off ThermoPro TP03A Digital Food Cooking Thermometer Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Kitchen BBQ Grill Smoker

The ThermoPro TP-03 is an effective solution to achieve the most accurate temperature in a matter of seconds. With a simplistic yet practical design, and at the push of the button, the foldaway probe will pop open for quick an easy temperature reading, and when you're done taking the temperature measurement you can fold the probe back into the holding to ensure the probe is kept safe and clean. Stop overcooking or under-cooking your meat and perfect meat temperatures like a professional, ensuring the perfect temp every time you're grilling or cooking. It typically lists for $25.99 and is being discounted 72%, down to $6.99. Learn more or purchase the discounted ThermoPro TP03 Thermometer at Amazon.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

As The Server Goes, So Goes The World

At this point in the 21st Century, a surprisingly large portion of the manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, marketing, and retailing of every good and service known to humankind is dependent on a piece of circuit board with two Xeon processors welded to it, wrapped in some bent sheet metal with a few blinky lights peeking out of the darkness.

Back in 1885, as the United States was beginning its rise to power, Reverend Josiah Strong declared in his populist book, Our Country: “As America goes, so goes the world.” National borders and national interests still exist, but networks cross boundaries …

As The Server Goes, So Goes The World was written by Timothy Prickett Morgan at The Next Platform.

70% off RAVPower Portable Charger 6700mAh (2.4A Output & 2A Input) External Battery Pack iSmart Technology for Smartphones – Deal Alert

With a minimalistic design weighing in at only 7.1 oz and providing up to 2 extra charge for most smartphones, the Luster Battery Pack is essential for keeping your devices powered throughout the day. iSmart technology automatically detects and delivers the optimal charging current for any connected device- ensuring the fastest and most efficient charge.  The Luster charger is perfect for a stocking stuffer and comes in 4 bold colors: Gold, Black, Blue and Pink. Currently receiving 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 1,500 people (read reviews) on Amazon, and the listed price of $50 has been reduced 70% to just $15. See it on Amazon now.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Wisconsin to recount US presidential election vote after hack concerns

The Wisconsin Elections Commission has decided to recount the votes in the state in the last U.S. presidential elections, after concerns were raised that the voting systems can be hacked.The recount, which was requested by Jill Stein, candidate of the Green Party for the U.S. presidential election, and Rocky Roque De La Fuente, another candidate, is expected to begin late next week, the Elections Commission said.“The Commission is preparing to move forward with a statewide recount of votes for President of the United States, as requested by these candidates,” administrator Michael Haas said in a statement Friday.Citing the hack of the Democratic National Committee of the Democratic Party in the run-up to the election and reports of breaches of voter registration databases in at least two states, Stein in her petition for recount wrote that Wisconsin uses both the optical scan and direct-recording electronic types of electronic voting machines, which are both susceptible to compromise.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Wisconsin to recount US presidential election vote after hack concerns

The Wisconsin Elections Commission has decided to recount the votes in the state in the last U.S. presidential elections, after concerns were raised that the voting systems can be hacked.The recount, which was requested by Jill Stein, candidate of the Green Party for the U.S. presidential election, and Rocky Roque De La Fuente, another candidate, is expected to begin late next week, the Elections Commission said.“The Commission is preparing to move forward with a statewide recount of votes for President of the United States, as requested by these candidates,” administrator Michael Haas said in a statement Friday.Citing the hack of the Democratic National Committee of the Democratic Party in the run-up to the election and reports of breaches of voter registration databases in at least two states, Stein in her petition for recount wrote that Wisconsin uses both the optical scan and direct-recording electronic types of electronic voting machines, which are both susceptible to compromise.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Save Big on Amazon Products Now Through 11/28 – Deal Alert

Amazon has released more deals on some of their most popular products and we have them all listed below. These discount runs through 11/28. $40 off Echo $40 off Tap $10 off Echo Dot $16.66 off 7" Fire Tablet (price will be $33.33 after reduction) $30 off Fire HD 8 $20 off Fire Essentials Bundle when purchased separately (final price $51.31)To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

23% off Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid – Deal Alert

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Stuff The Internet Says On Scalability For November 25th, 2016

Hey, it's HighScalability time:

 

Margaret Hamilton was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for writing Apollo guidance software. Oddly, she's absent from best programmers of all time lists.

 

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  • 98 seconds: before camera infected with malware; zeptosecond: smallest fragment of time ever measured; 50%: Google Cloud cheaper than AWS; 50%: of the world is on-line;

  • Quotable Quotes:
    • @skamille: Sometimes I think that human societies just weren't meant to scale to billions of people sharing arbitrary information
    • @joshk0: At @GetArbor we use #kubernetes to host a 30K QPS ad-tech serving platform. Maybe smaller than Pokemon Go but nothing to sneeze at.
    • HFT Guy: 2016 should be remembered as the year Google became a better choice than AWS. If 50% cheaper is not a solid argument, I don’t know what is.
    • Glenn Marcus: Hybrid [Progressive Web App] development takes 260% more effort man hours than Native development.
    • Bruce Schneier: I want to suggest another way of thinking about it in that everything is now a computer: This is not a phone. It’s a computer that makes phone calls. A refrigerator is Continue reading

Up to 31% off Multiple Fitbit Tracker Models – Deal Alert

Fitbit trackers come in various models and fitting each individuals fitness needs. Discounts are now being offered for many of these models.  Below are several of the models that are currently discounted on Amazon.Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristbandh—Make every beat count with Fitbit Charge 2-the all-new heart rate and fitness wristband built for all-day, workouts and beyond. PurePulse continuous heart rate makes it easy to maximize workouts, better track calorie burn and get a snapshot of your cardio fitness level, while all-day activity and auto sleep tracking, lets you see how your whole routine adds up. Record your workouts with multi-sport modes to see real-time workout stats on screen, or rely on SmartTrack to automatically record select exercises for you. The large OLED display helps you stay connected with call, text and calendar alerts, stay active with Reminders to Move, and find moments of calm with personalized guided breathing sessions. Plus, you can find a look that fits your style with customizable clock faces and interchangeable bands. With more advanced features in a sleeker package, it's the motivation you need to push yourself further-every step, every beat, every day. Currently available on Amazon at the Continue reading

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