Happy Procrastination, @nickparsons, @kenhoff, @joshtilton and @tschellenbach
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FILE: api/src/utils/email/templates/followee.ejs
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You're so popular! You have a new follower!
You're so popular! It looks like <%= follower %> is now following you!
Want to know more about your new follower? Head over to Winds and have a look at their profile.
Best,
The Stream Team
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FILE: api/src/utils/email/templates/password.ejs
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Forgot Password
Looks like you really blew it, and let your Winds password fly away.
Let’s get you back on track! Your randomly generated recovery code is:
<%= recoveryCode %>
Best,
The Stream Team
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FILE: api/src/utils/email/templates/weekly.ejs
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Winds Digest
Winds
<%= user.username %>'s Digest
If you're not happy with this email's recommendations be sure to talk to balazs@getstream.io
Happy Procrastination, @nickparsons, @kenhoff, @joshtilton and @tschellenbach
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FILE: api/src/utils/email/templates/welcome.ejs
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Welcome to Winds!
Thanks for checking out Winds. Winds is an open-source RSS & Podcast app built on React, Redux and Stream.
Contributions are much appreciated, so check us out on GitHub. The roadmap discussion for v2.1 is here and you can suggest Podcasts and RSS feeds to feature as well.
Happy Procrastination, @nickparsons, @kenhoff, @joshtilton and @tschellenbach
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FILE: api/src/utils/errors.js
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import config from '../config';
import Raven from 'raven';
import path from 'path';
import logger from '../utils/logger';
let version;
if (process.env.DOCKER) {
version = 'DOCKER';
} else {
version = require('../../../app/package.json');
}
require.resolve('raven');
const executable = path.basename(process.argv[1]);
let ravenInstance;
function sendSourceMaps(data) {
var stacktrace = data.exception && data.exception[0].stacktrace;
if (stacktrace && stacktrace.frames) {
stacktrace.frames.forEach(function (frame) {
if (
frame.filename.indexOf('/api/dist/') !== -1 &&
frame.filename.indexOf('/node_modules/') === -1
) {
frame.filename = `app:///${frame.filename.split('api/dist/')[1]}`;
}
});
}
return data;
}
let sentryOptions = {
dsn: config.sentry.dsn,
level: 'error',
patchGlobal: config.env === 'production',
environment: config.env,
tags: { script: executable },
release: `v${version}`,
};
ravenInstance = Raven.config(sentryOptions.dsn, sentryOptions);
if (config.sentry.dsn) {
ravenInstance.install();
}
function captureError(err, msg) {
Raven.captureException(err);
}
exports.setupExpressRequestHandler = (app) => {
if (config.sentry.dsn) {
app.use(ravenInstance.requestHandler());
}
};
exports.setupExpressErrorHandler = (app) => {
if (config.sentry.dsn) {
app.use(ravenInstance.errorHandler());
}
app.use(function (err, req, res, next) {
var status =
err.status ||
err.statusCode ||
err.status_code ||
(err.output && err.output.statusCode) ||
500;
// skip anything not marked as an internal server error
if (status < 500) return next(err);
logger.error({ err });
return next(err);
});
};
exports.Throw = () => {
throw new Error('test');
};
exports.Raven = ravenInstance;
exports.CaptureError = captureError;
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FILE: api/src/utils/logger/index.js
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import winston from 'winston';
import { inspect } from 'util';
import config from '../../config';
import { createSentryTransport } from './sentry';
import { Raven } from '../errors';
const { format } = winston;
function isError(e) {
return e && e.stack && e.message;
}
const warnAboutWinston = format((info) => {
if (isError(info)) {
console.log(
'You should use logger.error(err). Please use logger.error({err}) instead.',
);
return false;
}
return info;
});
const sillyWinstonConsoleFormatter = format.printf((info) => {
let message = info.message;
if (isError(message)) {
message = `${message.stack}`;
} else if (isError(info.err)) {
message = `${message} ${info.err.stack}`;
} else if (message && isError(message.err)) {
message = `${message} ${message.err.stack}`;
}
const meta = info.meta !== undefined ? inspect(info.meta, { depth: null }) : '';
return `[${info.timestamp}] ${info.level}: ${message} ${meta}`;
});
const logger = winston.createLogger({
level: config.logger.level,
format: format.combine(
format.timestamp({ format: 'YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss.SSS' }),
warnAboutWinston(),
sillyWinstonConsoleFormatter,
),
transports: [new winston.transports.Console()],
});
if (config.sentry.dsn) {
logger.add(createSentryTransport(Raven));
}
export default logger;
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FILE: api/src/utils/logger/sentry.js
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import Transport from 'winston-transport';
const winstonLevelToSentryLevel = {
silly: 'debug',
verbose: 'debug',
info: 'info',
debug: 'debug',
warn: 'warning',
error: 'error',
};
/**
* @param {Error} error
*/
const errorHandler = (error) => {
console.log(error);
};
let isError = function (e) {
return e && e.stack && e.message;
};
/**
* @param {{}} info
* @param {string} info.level
* @return {{}}
*/
const prepareMeta = (info) => {
let msg = info.message;
let extra = Object.assign({}, info.extra || {});
let hasError = false;
if (isError(info)) {
hasError = true;
msg = info;
extra.stackError = info.stack;
} else if (isError(info.message)) {
hasError = true;
msg = info.message;
extra.stackError = info.message.stack;
} else if (isError(info.err)) {
msg = info.err;
hasError = true;
extra.stackError = info.err.stack;
} else if (info.message && isError(info.message.err)) {
msg = info.message.err;
hasError = true;
extra.stackError = info.message.err.stack;
}
return [
hasError,
msg,
{
level: winstonLevelToSentryLevel[info.level],
tags: info.tags || {},
extra,
},
];
};
class SentryWinstonTransport extends Transport {
constructor(options) {
super(options);
this.options = Object.assign(
{
dsn: '',
patchGlobal: false,
install: false,
tags: {},
extra: {},
errorHandler,
},
options,
);
}
/**
* @param {{}} info
* @param {string} info.level
* @param {Error|string} info.message
* @param {Function} done
*/
async log(info, done) {
if (this.silent) return done(null, true);
let [hasError, msg, meta] = prepareMeta(info);
let method = hasError ? 'captureException' : 'captureMessage';
try {
let eventId = await this.raven[method](msg, meta);
done(null, eventId);
} catch (error) {
done(error);
}
}
}
SentryWinstonTransport.prototype.name = 'sentry';
function createSentryTransport(ravenInstance) {
let transport = new SentryWinstonTransport({ level: 'error' });
transport.raven = ravenInstance;
return transport;
}
module.exports.createSentryTransport = createSentryTransport;
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FILE: api/src/utils/merge.js
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import mongoose from 'mongoose';
import Article from '../models/article';
import Episode from '../models/episode';
import Follow from '../models/follow';
import Pin from '../models/pin';
import Podcast from '../models/podcast';
import RSS from '../models/rss';
import logger from '../utils/logger';
async function mergeFollows(lhsID, rhsID, type) {
const [lhsFollows, rhsFollows] = await Promise.all([
Follow.find({ [type]: lhsID }).lean(),
Follow.find({ [type]: rhsID }),
]);
//XXX: converting IDs to string to allow equality checks in set
const lhsUsers = new Set((lhsFollows || []).map((f) => String(f.user._id)));
const update = (rhsFollows || []).filter(
(f) => f.user && !lhsUsers.has(String(f.user._id)),
);
const remove = (rhsFollows || []).filter(
(f) => f.user && lhsUsers.has(String(f.user._id)),
);
await Promise.all([
...(rhsFollows || []).map((f) => f.removeFromStream()),
Follow.updateMany({ _id: { $in: update.map((f) => f._id) } }, { [type]: lhsID }),
Follow.remove({ _id: { $in: remove.map((f) => f._id) } }),
]);
await Follow.getOrCreateMany(
update.map((f) => {
return { type, userID: f.user._id, publicationID: lhsID };
}),
);
}
async function mergeArticlesAndPins(lhsID, rhsID, type) {
const model = type === 'rss' ? Article : Episode;
const field = type === 'rss' ? 'article' : 'episode';
const rhsArticles = await model.find({ rss: rhsID }).lean();
const rhsFingerprints = rhsArticles.map((a) => a.fingerprint);
const lhsArticlesWithMatchingFingerprints = await model
.find({
rss: lhsID,
fingerprint: { $in: rhsFingerprints },
})
.lean();
const lhsIDs = lhsArticlesWithMatchingFingerprints.map((a) => a._id);
const lhsFingerprints = new Set(
lhsArticlesWithMatchingFingerprints.map((a) => a.fingerprint),
);
const update = rhsArticles.filter((a) => !lhsFingerprints.has(a.fingerprint));
const remove = rhsArticles.filter((a) => lhsFingerprints.has(a.fingerprint));
const [removePins, lhsPins] = await Promise.all([
Pin.find({ [field]: { $in: remove.map((a) => a._id) } }),
Pin.find({ [field]: { $in: lhsIDs } }),
]);
const lhsPinFingerprints = new Set(lhsPins.map((p) => p[field].fingerprint));
const duplicatePins = removePins.filter((p) =>
lhsPinFingerprints.has(p[field].fingerprint),
);
const newPins = removePins.filter(
(p) => !lhsPinFingerprints.has(p[field].fingerprint),
);
const pinUpdates = newPins.map((p) => {
const article = lhsArticlesWithMatchingFingerprints.filter(
(a) => a.fingerprint == p[field].fingerprint,
)[0];
return Pin.updateOne({ _id: p._id }, { [field]: article });
});
const articleUpdates = remove.map((r) => {
const article = lhsArticlesWithMatchingFingerprints.filter(
(a) => a.fingerprint == r.fingerprint,
)[0];
return model.updateOne({ _id: r._id }, { duplicateOf: article._id });
});
await Promise.all([
model.updateMany({ _id: { $in: update.map((f) => f._id) } }, { rss: lhsID }),
...pinUpdates,
...articleUpdates,
Pin.remove({ _id: { $in: duplicatePins.map((f) => f._id) } }),
]);
}
async function mergeFeedUrls(lhsID, rhsID, type) {
const model = type === 'rss' ? RSS : Podcast;
const [lhs, rhs] = await Promise.all([
model.findById(lhsID).lean(),
model.findById(rhsID).lean(),
]);
const feedUrls = new Set(
[
lhs.feedUrl,
rhs.feedUrl,
...(lhs.feedUrls || []),
...(rhs.feedUrls || []),
].filter((a) => a),
);
await model.updateOne({ _id: lhsID }, { feedUrls: [...feedUrls] });
}
export async function mergeFeeds(lhsID, rhsID, type) {
lhsID = mongoose.Types.ObjectId(lhsID);
rhsID = mongoose.Types.ObjectId(rhsID);
type = type.toLowerCase();
const model = type === 'rss' ? RSS : Podcast;
await Promise.all([
mergeFollows(lhsID, rhsID, type),
mergeArticlesAndPins(lhsID, rhsID, type),
mergeFeedUrls(lhsID, rhsID, type),
]);
await model.updateOne({ _id: rhsID }, { duplicateOf: lhsID });
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/personalization/index.js
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import jwt from 'jsonwebtoken';
import Article from '../../models/article';
import Podcast from '../../models/podcast';
import RSS from '../../models/rss';
import Episode from '../../models/episode';
import logger from '../../utils/logger';
import { getStreamClient } from '../../utils/stream';
import config from '../../config';
function createGlobalToken() {
const token = jwt.sign(
{
action: '*',
feed_id: '*',
resource: '*',
user_id: '*',
},
config.stream.apiSecret,
{ algorithm: 'HS256', noTimestamp: true },
);
return token;
}
export async function getRecommendations(userID, type, limit) {
if (!userID) {
throw Error('missing user id');
}
const streamClient = getStreamClient();
streamClient._personalizationToken = createGlobalToken();
const path = `winds_${type}_recommendations`;
const queryParams = { user_id: userID, limit: limit };
const response = await streamClient.personalization.get(path, queryParams);
const data = response.data ? response.data.results : response.results;
return data.map((result) => {
return result.foreign_id.includes(':')
? result.foreign_id.split(':')[1]
: result.foreign_id;
});
}
export async function getRSSRecommendations(userID, limit = 20) {
try {
const ids = await getRecommendations(userID, 'rss', limit);
const feeds = await RSS.find({ _id: { $in: ids } });
if (ids.length != feeds.length) {
logger.warn(`Failed to find some rss feeds from list ${ids.join(',')}`);
}
return feeds;
} catch (err) {
logger.warn(`Failed to get RSS recomentations for user ${userID}`, { err });
return [];
}
}
export async function getPodcastRecommendations(userID, limit = 20) {
try {
const ids = await getRecommendations(userID, 'podcast', limit);
const feeds = await Podcast.find({ _id: { $in: ids } });
if (ids.length != feeds.length) {
logger.warn(`Failed to find some podcast feeds from list ${ids.join(',')}`);
}
return feeds;
} catch (err) {
logger.warn(`Failed to get Podcast recomentations for user ${userID}`, { err });
return [];
}
}
export async function getEpisodeRecommendations(userID, limit = 20) {
try {
const ids = await getRecommendations(userID, 'episode', limit);
const episodes = await Episode.find({ _id: { $in: ids } });
if (ids.length != episodes.length) {
logger.warn(`failed to find some episodes from list ${ids.join(',')}`);
}
return episodes;
} catch (err) {
logger.warn(`Failed to get Episode recomentations for user ${userID}`, { err });
return [];
}
}
export async function getArticleRecommendations(userID, limit = 20) {
try {
const ids = await getRecommendations(userID, 'article', limit);
const articles = await Article.find({ _id: { $in: ids } });
if (ids.length != articles.length) {
logger.warn(`failed to find some articles from list ${ids.join(',')}`);
}
return articles;
} catch (err) {
logger.warn(`Failed to get Article recomentations for user ${userID}`, { err });
return [];
}
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/queue.js
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import Redis from 'ioredis';
import config from '../config';
const redis = new Redis(config.cache.uri);
const TTL = 3600; // 1 hour in seconds
redis.defineCommand('getQueueFlagSetMembers', {
numberOfKeys: 1,
lua: `
local set = KEYS[1]
redis.replicate_commands()
local time = redis.call('TIME')
local now = tonumber(time[1])
redis.call('ZREMRANGEBYSCORE', set, 0, now)
return redis.call('ZRANGE', set, 0, -1)
`,
});
redis.defineCommand('tryAddToQueueFlagSet', {
numberOfKeys: 1,
lua: `
local key = ARGV[1]
local TTL = ARGV[2]
local set = KEYS[1]
redis.replicate_commands()
local time = redis.call('TIME')
local now = tonumber(time[1])
local exists = redis.call('ZSCORE', set, key)
if not exists then
return redis.call('ZADD', set, now + TTL, key)
end
return nil
`,
});
redis.defineCommand('tryCreateQueueFlag', {
numberOfKeys: 1,
lua: `
local key = KEYS[1]
local TTL = ARGV[1]
redis.replicate_commands()
local exists = redis.call('EXISTS', key)
if exists == 0 then
return redis.call('SETEX', key, TTL, 1)
end
return nil
`,
});
export async function tryAddToQueueFlagSet(queueName, suffix, id, ttl = TTL) {
const key = `queue-status:${queueName}`;
const value = `${id}:${suffix}`;
const created = await redis.tryAddToQueueFlagSet(key, value, ttl);
return !!created;
}
export async function removeFromQueueFlagSet(queueName, suffix, id) {
const key = `queue-status:${queueName}`;
const value = `${id}:${suffix}`;
return await redis.zrem(key, value);
}
export async function getQueueFlagSetMembers(queueName) {
const key = `queue-status:${queueName}`;
return await redis.getQueueFlagSetMembers(key);
}
export async function tryCreateQueueFlag(queueName, suffix, id, ttl = TTL) {
const key = `queue-status:${queueName}:${id}:${suffix}`;
const created = await redis.tryCreateQueueFlag(key, ttl);
return !!created;
}
export async function removeQueueFlag(queueName, suffix, id) {
const key = `queue-status:${queueName}:${id}:${suffix}`;
return await redis.del(key);
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/random.js
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// returns a random number from 2**1, 2**2, ..., 2**n-1, 2**n
// 2 is two time more likely to be returned than 4, 4 than 8 and so until 2**n
export default function weightedRandom(n = 6) {
const exp = n;
let rand = Math.floor(Math.random() * 2 ** exp);
let b;
for (b of [...Array(exp).keys()].reverse()) {
if (rand >= 2 ** b - 1) {
break;
}
}
return 2 ** (exp - b);
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/rate-limiter.js
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import Redis from 'ioredis';
import config from '../config';
const redis = new Redis(config.cache.uri);
redis.defineCommand('rateLimit', {
numberOfKeys: 2,
lua: `
local requestsPerDay = tonumber(ARGV[1])
local microsecondsPerDay = 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 * 1000
local requestsPerMicrosecond = requestsPerDay / microsecondsPerDay
local microsecondsPerRequest = 1 / requestsPerMicrosecond
local time = redis.call('TIME')
local now = tonumber(time[1]) * 1000000 + tonumber(time[2])
local value = tonumber(redis.call('GET', KEYS[1])) or requestsPerDay
local lastUpdate = tonumber(redis.call('GET', KEYS[2])) or now
local timePassed = now - lastUpdate
local newValue = math.min(requestsPerDay, value + requestsPerMicrosecond * timePassed)
local timeUntilRefil = math.min(microsecondsPerRequest, math.max(0, microsecondsPerRequest - timePassed))
redis.replicate_commands()
if math.floor(newValue) > 0 then
newValue = newValue - 1
redis.call('SET', KEYS[2], now)
timeUntilRefil = -1
end
redis.call('SET', KEYS[1], newValue)
return tostring(timeUntilRefil)
`,
});
function sleep(time) {
return new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, time));
}
export async function tick(userID, requestsPerDay = 3000) {
const valueKey = `rate-limit:${userID}:value`;
const lastUpdateKey = `rate-limit:${userID}:last-update`;
const timeUntilRefil = parseFloat(
await redis.rateLimit(valueKey, lastUpdateKey, requestsPerDay),
);
if (timeUntilRefil === -1) {
return;
}
await sleep(timeUntilRefil / 1000);
return tick(userID);
}
export async function reset(userID) {
const valueKey = `rate-limit:${userID}:value`;
const lastUpdateKey = `rate-limit:${userID}:last-update`;
return await redis.del(valueKey, lastUpdateKey);
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/sanitize.js
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import sanitizeHtml from 'sanitize-html';
const allowedTags = [
'h2',
'h3',
'h4',
'h5',
'h6',
'p',
'a',
'ul',
'ol',
'nl',
'li',
'blockquote',
'code',
'table',
'thead',
'caption',
'tbody',
'tr',
'th',
'td',
'pre',
'figcaption',
'b',
'br',
'i',
'strong',
'em',
'strike',
'img',
];
const options = {
allowedIframeHostnames: false,
allowedTags,
allowedAttributes: {
a: ['href', 'target', 'id'],
img: ['src', 'title', 'alt', 'data-*'],
},
};
const sanitize = (dirty) => {
const html = sanitizeHtml(dirty, options).replace(/\n|\r/g, '');
if (html === '') return '';
return html;
};
export default sanitize;
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FILE: api/src/utils/search/index.js
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import algolia from 'algoliasearch';
import config from '../../config';
import util from 'util';
import logger from '../../utils/logger';
if (config.algolia.appId && config.algolia.writeKey && config.algolia.index) {
const client = algolia(config.algolia.appId, config.algolia.writeKey);
const index = client.initIndex(config.algolia.index);
module.exports = async (data) => {
if (!data.type) {
throw new Error('Missing data.type key and value.');
}
await util.promisify(index.addObject.bind(index))(data);
};
module.exports.indexMany = async (data) => {
await util.promisify(index.addObjects.bind(index))(data);
};
} else {
module.exports = async () => {
logger.info('Faking search indexing');
};
module.exports.indexMany = function () {
logger.info('Faking search indexing');
};
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/social.js
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import request from 'request-promise-native';
import * as urlParser from 'url';
import querystring from 'querystring';
import config from '../config';
export function extractRedditPostID(article) {
if (!article.link.includes('reddit')) {
return;
}
const parts = article.link.split('/');
if (parts.includes('comments')) {
return 't3_' + parts[parts.indexOf('comments') + 1];
}
if (parts.includes('r')) {
throw new Error(`Invalid URL (subreddit, not submission): ${article.link}`);
}
const id = parts[parts.length - 1];
if (!/^[a-z0-9]+$/i.test(id)) {
throw new Error(`Invalid URL: ${article.link}`);
}
return 't3_' + id;
}
export function extractHackernewsPostID(article) {
if (!article.commentUrl.includes('ycombinator')) {
return;
}
const url = urlParser.parse(article.commentUrl, true);
return url.query.id;
}
const userAgent = 'web:winds:v2.2';
let accessToken;
async function refreshAccessToken() {
const url = 'https://www.reddit.com/api/v1/access_token';
const data = querystring.stringify({
grant_type: 'password',
username: config.social.reddit.username,
password: config.social.reddit.password,
});
const options = {
uri: url,
json: true,
headers: {
'User-Agent': userAgent,
'Content-Type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded',
},
auth: {
user: config.social.reddit.key,
pass: config.social.reddit.secret,
},
body: data,
};
const response = await request.post(options);
accessToken = response.access_token;
}
function sleep(time) {
return new Promise((resolve) => (time ? setTimeout(resolve, time) : resolve()));
}
async function tryRedditAPI(path, retries = 2, backoffDelay = 30) {
if (!accessToken) {
await refreshAccessToken();
}
const url = 'https://oauth.reddit.com/api' + path;
const options = {
json: true,
headers: {
'User-Agent': userAgent,
Authorization: `bearer ${accessToken}`,
},
};
let currentDelay = 0,
nextDelay = backoffDelay;
while (retries) {
try {
await sleep(currentDelay);
return await request(url, options);
} catch (err) {
if ([403, 401].includes(err.response.status)) {
await refreshAccessToken();
options.headers.Authorization = `bearer ${accessToken}`;
continue;
}
--retries;
[currentDelay, nextDelay] = [nextDelay, currentDelay + nextDelay];
}
}
throw new Error(`Failed to perform call to '${path}'`);
}
async function tryHackernewsAPI(path, retries = 2, backoffDelay = 30) {
const url = 'https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/v0' + path;
let currentDelay = 0,
nextDelay = backoffDelay;
while (retries) {
try {
await sleep(currentDelay);
return await request(url, { json: true });
} catch (_) {
--retries;
[currentDelay, nextDelay] = [nextDelay, currentDelay + nextDelay];
}
}
throw new Error(`Failed to perform call to '${path}'`);
}
async function tryHackernewsSearch(query, retries = 2, backoffDelay = 30) {
const url = 'https://hn.algolia.com/api/v1/search';
let currentDelay = 0,
nextDelay = backoffDelay;
while (retries) {
try {
await sleep(currentDelay);
return await request(url, {
json: true,
qs: {
restrictSearchableAttributes: 'url',
tags: 'story',
query,
},
});
} catch (_) {
--retries;
[currentDelay, nextDelay] = [nextDelay, currentDelay + nextDelay];
}
}
throw new Error(`Failed to perform call to '${url}'`);
}
export async function redditPost(article) {
const response = await tryRedditAPI(`/info?url=${article.url}`);
const postScores = response.data.children.map((c) => c.data.score);
return postScores.reduce((max, n) => Math.max(max, n), 0);
}
export async function hackernewsPost(article) {
const response = await tryHackernewsSearch(article.url);
const postScores = response.hits.map((c) => c.points);
return postScores.reduce((max, n) => Math.max(max, n), 0);
}
export async function redditScore(postID) {
const response = await tryRedditAPI(`/info?id=${postID}`);
return response.data.children[0].data.score;
}
export async function hackernewsScore(postID) {
const response = await tryHackernewsAPI(`/item/${postID}.json`);
return response.score;
}
const socialSources = {
reddit: { extractID: extractRedditPostID, search: redditPost, score: redditScore },
hackernews: {
extractID: extractHackernewsPostID,
search: hackernewsPost,
score: hackernewsScore,
},
};
export async function fetchSocialScore(article) {
const entries = await Promise.all(
Object.entries(socialSources).map(
async ([source, { extractID, search, score }]) => {
let id;
try {
id = extractID(article);
} catch (_) {
//XXX: ignore error
}
let result;
if (id) {
try {
result = [source, await score(id)];
} catch (_) {
//XXX: ignore error
}
}
if (!result) {
try {
result = [source, await search(article)];
} catch (_) {
result = [source, 0];
}
}
return result;
},
),
);
// assemble entries w/ positive score into an object
return entries
.filter(([_, score]) => !!score)
.reduce((obj, [source, score]) => Object.assign(obj, { [source]: score }), {});
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/statsd.js
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import config from '../config';
import { StatsD } from 'node-statsd';
var statsDClient = null;
function getStatsDClient() {
if (!statsDClient) {
statsDClient = new StatsD({
host: config.statsd.host,
port: config.statsd.port,
prefix: config.statsd.prefix,
cacheDns: true,
});
}
return statsDClient;
}
async function timeIt(name, fn) {
let t0 = new Date();
let r = await fn();
getStatsDClient().timing(name, new Date() - t0);
return r;
}
exports.getStatsDClient = getStatsDClient;
exports.timeIt = timeIt;
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FILE: api/src/utils/stream.js
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import stream from 'getstream';
import config from '../config';
var streamClient = null;
export function getStreamClient() {
if (streamClient === null) {
streamClient = stream.connect(config.stream.apiKey, config.stream.apiSecret);
}
return streamClient;
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/upsert.js
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import { diff } from 'deep-object-diff';
import Article from '../models/article';
import Episode from '../models/episode';
import { getStatsDClient, timeIt } from '../utils/statsd';
const duplicateKeyError = 11000;
const immutableFields = [
'publicationDate',
'createdAt',
'updatedAt',
'id',
'_id',
'type',
];
const statsd = getStatsDClient();
// upsertManyPosts at once at super speed
export async function upsertManyPosts(publicationID, newPosts, schemaField) {
// step 1: get the existing objects in mongodb
const fingerprints = newPosts.map((p) => p.fingerprint);
const lookup = { [schemaField]: publicationID, fingerprint: { $in: fingerprints } };
const schema = schemaField == 'rss' ? Article : Episode;
const existingPosts = await schema.find(lookup).lean();
const existingPostsMap = {};
for (const post of existingPosts) {
existingPostsMap[post.fingerprint] = post;
}
// step 2: make a list of posts we should update
const operationMap = { new: [], changed: [], unchanged: [] };
const operations = [];
for (const post of newPosts) {
if (!post[schemaField]) {
throw new Error(`You forgot to specify the ${schemaField} field`);
}
const data = post.toObject ? post.toObject() : post;
if (post.fingerprint in existingPostsMap) {
const existing = existingPostsMap[post.fingerprint];
if (!postChanged(existing, post)) {
operationMap.unchanged.push(data);
continue;
}
// filter on both rss and fingerprint so we can use the index
const filter = {
[schemaField]: publicationID,
fingerprint: existing.fingerprint,
};
const { _id, id, ...dataWithoutId } = data;
operations.push({ updateOne: { filter: filter, update: dataWithoutId } });
operationMap.changed.push({ _id: existing._id, ...dataWithoutId });
} else {
operations.push({ insertOne: { document: data } });
operationMap.new.push(data);
}
}
// step 3: apply the update via bulkWrite
// https://docs.mongodb.com/manual/core/bulk-write-operations/
// http://mongoosejs.com/docs/api.html#bulkwrite_bulkWrite
if (operations.length) {
try {
await schema.bulkWrite(operations, { ordered: false });
} catch (e) {
// since we use an unordered query it doesnt matter if we hit a few unique constraints
if (e.code != duplicateKeyError) {
throw e;
}
}
}
// step 4: statsd tracking on new, updated and unchanged
// TODO: Tommaso! Do you agree with the format?
for (const [k, v] of Object.entries(operationMap)) {
statsd.increment(`winds.handle_rss.${schemaField}.${k}`, v.length);
}
return operationMap;
}
export function normalizePost(post) {
const postObject = post.toObject ? post.toObject() : post;
// these ids are not present in the RSS feed, so that causes issues
for (let e of postObject.enclosures) {
delete e['_id'];
}
return postObject;
}
// compare 2 posts and see if they changed
export function normalizedDiff(existingPost, newPost) {
let existingObject = normalizePost(existingPost);
let newObject = normalizePost(newPost);
// handle the fact that images are updated via OG scraping, so we only care if more became available
newObject.images = Object.assign(existingObject.images, newObject.images);
let objectDiff = diff(existingObject, newObject);
// remove the immutable fields from the diff
for (let f of immutableFields) {
delete objectDiff[f];
}
return Object.keys(objectDiff);
}
export function postChanged(existingPost, newPost) {
return normalizedDiff(existingPost, newPost).length != 0;
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/urls.js
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import config from '../config';
import util from 'util';
const urlMap = {
article_detail: 'rss/%s/articles/%s',
episode_detail: 'podcast/%s/episodes/%s',
rss_detail: 'rss/%s',
podcast_detail: 'podcast/%s',
};
export function getUrl(urlName, ...args) {
const format = urlMap[urlName];
const path = util.format(format, ...args);
const url = config.url + '/' + path;
return url;
}
export function extractHostname(request) {
const protocol =
(request.connection && request.connection.encrypted ? 'https' : 'http') + '://';
let canonicalUrl = '';
if (request.uri) {
canonicalUrl = `${request.uri.protocol}//${request.uri.host}`;
}
if (!canonicalUrl && request.href) {
canonicalUrl = request.href;
}
if (!canonicalUrl && request.res) {
canonicalUrl = request.res.responseUrl;
}
if (!canonicalUrl && request.domain) {
canonicalUrl = protocol + request.domain;
}
if (!canonicalUrl) {
const host =
request.originalHost ||
request.host ||
(request.headers ? request.headers['host'] : request.getHeader('Host'));
canonicalUrl = protocol + host;
}
return canonicalUrl;
}
export function ensureEncoded(url) {
if (url == decodeURI(url)) {
return encodeURI(url);
}
return url;
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/validation.js
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import normalizeUrl from 'normalize-url';
import validator from 'validator';
import logger from './logger';
export function isURL(url) {
if (!url) {
return false;
}
if (typeof url != 'string') {
return false;
}
if (url.indexOf('newsletter:') == 0) {
return false;
}
// make sure that mysubdomain-.google.com works and myurl.com/?q=hello world also works
let variations = [url, url.replace(' ', '+'), url.replace('-.', '-a.')];
try {
variations.push(normalizeUrl(url));
} catch (e) {
logger.info(`normalization failed for url ${url}`);
}
let valid = variations.some((v) => {
let ok = validator.isURL(v, {
allow_underscores: true,
allow_trailing_dot: true,
});
return ok;
});
return valid;
}
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FILE: api/src/utils/watchdog.js
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import { getStatsDClient } from './statsd';
const defaultSampleInterval = 60;
export function startSampling(metricName, sampleInterval = defaultSampleInterval) {
const statsd = getStatsDClient();
function updateMetric(diff) {
const elapsed = diff[0] * 1000 + diff[1] / 1000000 - sampleInterval;
statsd.timing(metricName, elapsed);
}
function loop() {
let time = process.hrtime();
setTimeout(() => {
const diff = process.hrtime(time);
//XXX: scheduling statsd metric update to avoid disrupting measuring loop
process.nextTick(() => updateMetric(diff));
time = process.hrtime();
loop();
}, sampleInterval);
}
loop();
}
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FILE: api/src/workers/conductor.js
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import moment from 'moment';
import mongoose from 'mongoose';
import db from '../utils/db';
import RSS from '../models/rss';
import Podcast from '../models/podcast';
import logger from '../utils/logger';
import weightedRandom from '../utils/random';
import { RssQueueAdd, PodcastQueueAdd } from '../asyncTasks';
import { isURL } from '../utils/validation';
import { startSampling } from '../utils/watchdog';
import { tryAddToQueueFlagSet, getQueueFlagSetMembers } from '../utils/queue';
const publicationTypes = {
rss: { schema: RSS, enqueue: RssQueueAdd },
podcast: { schema: Podcast, enqueue: PodcastQueueAdd },
};
const conductorInterval = 60;
const popularScrapeInterval = 2;
const defaultScrapeInterval = 25;
let timeout;
function forever() {
conduct()
.then(() => {
logger.info('Conductor iteration completed...');
})
.catch((err) => {
logger.error('Conductor broke down', { err });
});
timeout = setTimeout(forever, conductorInterval * 1000);
}
if (require.main === module) {
logger.info(
`Starting the conductor... will conduct every ${conductorInterval} seconds`,
);
forever();
startSampling('winds.event_loop.conductor.delay');
}
async function getPublications(
schema,
followerMin,
followerMax,
interval,
limit,
exclude = [],
) {
const busy = await getQueueFlagSetMembers(schema == RSS ? 'rss' : 'podcast');
const ids = busy.map((v) => v.split(':')[0]);
const time = moment().subtract(interval, 'minutes').toDate();
return await schema
.find({
_id: { $nin: exclude.concat(ids) },
valid: true,
duplicateOf: { $exists: false },
lastScraped: { $lte: time },
followerCount: { $gte: followerMin, $lte: followerMax },
consecutiveScrapeFailures: { $lt: weightedRandom() },
})
.limit(limit)
.sort('-followerCount');
}
export async function conduct() {
const publicationOptions = { removeOnComplete: true, removeOnFail: true };
for (const [type, { schema, enqueue }] of Object.entries(publicationTypes)) {
const total = await schema.count();
//XXX: when running winds locally we can scrape more frequently
const scrapeInterval =
total < 1000 ? popularScrapeInterval : defaultScrapeInterval;
// never schedule more than 1/15 per minute interval
const maxToSchedule = Math.max(1, Math.floor(total / 15));
logger.info(
`conductor will schedule at most ${maxToSchedule} of type ${type} ` +
`to scrape per ${conductorInterval} seconds`,
);
// find the publications that we need to update
const limit = Math.max(1, maxToSchedule / 2);
const popular = await getPublications(
schema,
100,
Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY,
popularScrapeInterval,
limit,
);
const other = await getPublications(
schema,
1,
100,
scrapeInterval,
limit,
popular.map((p) => p._id),
);
logger.info(
`found ${popular.length} popular publications of type ${type} that ` +
`we scrape every ${popularScrapeInterval} minutes and ` +
`${other.length} that we scrape every ${scrapeInterval} minutes`,
);
const publications = popular.concat(other);
const updated = await Promise.all(
publications.map((p) => tryAddToQueueFlagSet(type, type, p._id)),
);
logger.info(
`marked ${
updated.filter((u) => !!u).length
} of type ${type} publications as isParsing`,
);
logger.info(`conductor found ${publications.length} of type ${type} to scrape`);
const validPublications = publications.filter((p) => isURL(p.feedUrl));
await Promise.all(
validPublications.map((publication) => {
const job = { [type]: publication._id, url: publication.feedUrl };
return enqueue(job, publicationOptions);
}),
);
logger.info(
`Processing complete! Will try again in ${conductorInterval} seconds...`,
);
}
}
function shutdown(signal) {
logger.info(`Received ${signal}. Shutting down.`);
try {
clearTimeout(timeout);
mongoose.connection.close();
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during Conductor worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
process.exit(1);
}
process.exit(0);
}
function failure(reason, err) {
logger.error(`Unhandled ${reason}: ${err.stack}. Shutting down Conductor worker.`);
try {
clearTimeout(timeout);
mongoose.connection.close();
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during Conductor worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
}
process.exit(1);
}
process.on('SIGINT', shutdown);
process.on('SIGTERM', shutdown);
process.on('unhandledRejection', failure.bind(null, 'promise rejection'));
process.on('uncaughtException', failure.bind(null, 'exception'));
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FILE: api/src/workers/og.js
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import joi from 'joi';
import mongoose from 'mongoose';
import normalize from 'normalize-url';
import { EventEmitter } from 'events';
import db from '../utils/db';
import logger from '../utils/logger';
import { startSampling } from '../utils/watchdog';
import { removeQueueFlag } from '../utils/queue';
import { isBlockedURLs } from '../utils/blockedURLs';
import RSS from '../models/rss'; // eslint-disable-line
import Podcast from '../models/podcast'; // eslint-disable-line
import Article from '../models/article';
import Episode from '../models/episode';
import { ParseOG, IsValidOGUrl } from '../parsers/og';
import { ProcessOgQueue, ShutDownOgQueue } from '../asyncTasks';
if (require.main === module) {
EventEmitter.defaultMaxListeners = 128;
logger.info('Starting the OG worker');
ProcessOgQueue(35, ogProcessor);
startSampling('winds.event_loop.og.delay');
}
export async function ogProcessor(job) {
const JobURL = job.data.url || job.data.urls;
logger.info(`OG image scraping: ${JobURL}`);
if (isBlockedURLs(JobURL)) {
logger.info(`${JobURL} is in block list and ignored.`);
return;
}
try {
await handleOg(job);
} catch (err) {
const tags = { queue: 'og' };
const extra = {
JobURL,
JobType: job.data.type,
};
logger.error('OG job encountered an error', { err, tags, extra });
}
}
const schemaMap = { episode: Episode, article: Article, rss: RSS, podcast: Podcast };
const parentSchemaMap = { episode: Podcast, article: RSS, rss: RSS, podcast: Podcast };
const validTypes = ['episode', 'article', 'rss', 'podcast'];
const joiUrl = joi
.string()
.uri({ scheme: ['http', 'https'], allowQuerySquareBrackets: true });
const joiObjectId = joi.alternatives().try(
joi.string().length(12),
joi
.string()
.length(24)
.regex(/^[0-9a-fA-F]{24}$/),
);
const schema = joi
.object()
.keys({
update: joi.boolean().default(false),
rss: joiObjectId,
podcast: joiObjectId,
type: joi.string().valid(validTypes).required(),
url: joiUrl,
urls: joi.array().min(1),
})
.xor('url', 'urls')
.xor('rss', 'podcast');
// Run the OG scraping job
export async function handleOg(job) {
const originalPayload = {};
try {
// best effort at escaping urls found in the wild
if (!!job.data.urls) {
originalPayload.urls = job.data.urls;
job.data.urls = job.data.urls.map((u) => ensureEncoded(u));
} else {
originalPayload.url = job.data.url;
job.data.url = ensureEncoded(job.data.url);
}
} catch (_) {
//XXX: ignore error
}
const validation = joi.validate(job.data, schema);
if (!!validation.error) {
logger.warn(
`OG job validation failed: ${validation.error.message} for '${JSON.stringify(
job.data,
)}'`,
);
return;
}
const update = job.data.update;
const jobType = job.data.type;
const mongoSchema = schemaMap[jobType];
const mongoParentSchema = parentSchemaMap[jobType];
const field = jobType === 'episode' ? 'link' : 'url';
const parentField = mongoParentSchema === RSS ? 'rss' : 'podcast';
await removeQueueFlag('og', parentField, job.data[parentField]);
const urls = job.data.urls || [job.data.url];
const unecapedUrls = originalPayload.urls || [originalPayload.url];
for (let i in urls) {
const url = urls[i];
const originalUrl = unecapedUrls[i];
if (!!joi.validate(url, joiUrl).error) {
logger.warn(
`OG job validation failed: invalid URL '${url}' for jobtype ${jobType}`,
);
continue;
}
// if the instance hasn't been created yet, or it already has an OG image, ignore
const instances = await mongoSchema
.find({ [field]: originalUrl })
.lean()
.limit(10);
if (!instances.length) {
logger.warn(
`instance not found for type ${jobType} with lookup ${field}: '${originalUrl}' (${url})`,
);
continue;
}
logger.debug(`found ${instances.length} to update with url ${url}`);
const needUpdate = instances.filter((i) => !i.images.og || !i.canonicalUrl);
if (!needUpdate.length && !update) {
for (const instance of instances.filter((i) => !!i.images.og)) {
logger.debug(
`instance already has an image '${instance.images.og}': ${jobType} with lookup ${field}: '${url}'`,
);
}
for (const instance of instances.filter((i) => !!i.canonicalUrl)) {
logger.debug(
`instance already has a canonical URL '${instance.canonicalUrl}': ${jobType} with lookup ${field}: '${url}'`,
);
}
continue;
}
if (!IsValidOGUrl(url)) {
continue;
}
let og;
try {
og = await ParseOG(url);
if (!og.image) {
logger.debug(`Didn't find image for ${url}`);
}
if (!og.canonicalUrl) {
logger.debug(`Didn't find canonicalUrl for ${url}`);
}
if (!og.image && !og.canonicalUrl) {
continue;
}
} catch (err) {
//XXX: err object is huge, dont log it
const message =
err.message.length > 256
? err.message.substr(0, 253) + '...'
: err.message;
logger.debug(`OGS scraping broke for URL '${url}': ${message}`);
continue;
}
let normalized;
try {
normalized = normalize(og.image);
} catch (err) {
logger.debug(`Bad OG Image URL '${og.image}'`, { err });
}
if (!normalized && !og.canonicalUrl) {
continue;
}
const operations = [];
for (const instance of needUpdate) {
const updates = {};
if (normalized) {
updates.images = Object.assign(instance.images || {}, { og: normalized });
}
if (og.canonicalUrl) {
updates.canonicalUrl = og.canonicalUrl;
}
operations.push({
updateOne: { filter: { _id: instance._id }, update: { $set: updates } },
});
}
await mongoSchema.bulkWrite(operations, { ordered: false });
logger.info(`Stored ${normalized} image for '${url}'`);
}
}
async function shutdown(signal) {
logger.info(`Received ${signal}. Shutting down.`);
try {
await ShutDownOgQueue();
mongoose.connection.close();
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during OG worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
process.exit(1);
}
process.exit(0);
}
async function failure(reason, err) {
logger.error(`Unhandled ${reason}: ${err.stack}. Shutting down OG worker.`);
try {
await ShutDownOgQueue();
mongoose.connection.close();
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during OG worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
}
process.exit(1);
}
process.on('SIGINT', shutdown);
process.on('SIGTERM', shutdown);
process.on('unhandledRejection', failure.bind(null, 'promise rejection'));
process.on('uncaughtException', failure.bind(null, 'exception'));
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FILE: api/src/workers/podcast.js
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import joi from 'joi';
import moment from 'moment';
import mongoose from 'mongoose';
import { EventEmitter } from 'events';
import db from '../utils/db';
import Podcast from '../models/podcast';
import Episode from '../models/episode';
import logger from '../utils/logger';
import { ParsePodcast, checkGuidStability, CreateFingerPrints } from '../parsers/feed';
import {
ProcessPodcastQueue,
ShutDownPodcastQueue,
StreamQueueAdd,
OgQueueAdd,
} from '../asyncTasks';
import { upsertManyPosts } from '../utils/upsert';
import { getStreamClient } from '../utils/stream';
import { startSampling } from '../utils/watchdog';
import { ensureEncoded } from '../utils/urls';
import { getStatsDClient, timeIt } from '../utils/statsd';
import { isBlockedURLs } from '../utils/blockedURLs';
import { tryCreateQueueFlag, removeFromQueueFlagSet } from '../utils/queue';
if (require.main === module) {
EventEmitter.defaultMaxListeners = 128;
logger.info('Starting to process podcasts....');
ProcessPodcastQueue(35, podcastProcessor);
startSampling('winds.event_loop.podcast.delay');
}
const streamTTL = 25200; // 7 hours
const secondaryCheckDelay = 240000; // 4 minutes
const statsd = getStatsDClient();
function sleep(time) {
return new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, time));
}
export async function podcastProcessor(job) {
logger.info(`Processing ${job.data.url}`);
if (isBlockedURLs(job.data.url)) {
logger.info(`${job.data.url} is in block list and ignored.`);
return;
}
try {
await handlePodcast(job);
} catch (err) {
let tags = { queue: 'rss' };
let extra = {
JobPodcast: job.data.podcast,
JobURL: job.data.url,
};
logger.error('Podcast job encountered an error', { err, tags, extra });
statsd.increment('winds.handle_podcast.result.error');
}
}
const joiObjectId = joi.alternatives().try(
joi.string().length(12),
joi
.string()
.length(24)
.regex(/^[0-9a-fA-F]{24}$/),
);
const joiUrl = joi
.string()
.uri({ scheme: ['http', 'https'], allowQuerySquareBrackets: true });
const schema = joi.object().keys({
podcast: joiObjectId.required(),
url: joiUrl.required(),
});
const chunkSize = 100;
async function updateFeed(podcastID, update, episodes) {
for (let i = 0, j = episodes.length; i < j; i += chunkSize) {
const chunk = episodes.slice(i, i + chunkSize);
const streamEpisodes = chunk.map((episode) => {
return {
actor: podcastID,
foreign_id: `episodes:${episode._id}`,
object: episode._id,
time: episode.publicationDate,
verb: 'podcast_episode',
};
});
await timeIt('winds.handle_podcast.send_to_collections', () =>
update(streamEpisodes),
);
}
}
export async function handlePodcast(job) {
try {
// best effort at escaping urls found in the wild
job.data.url = ensureEncoded(job.data.url);
} catch (_) {
//XXX: ignore error
}
const podcastID = job.data.podcast;
await timeIt('winds.handle_podcast.ack', () => {
return markDone(podcastID);
});
const validation = joi.validate(job.data, schema);
if (!!validation.error) {
logger.warn(
`Podcast job validation failed: ${
validation.error.message
} for '${JSON.stringify(job.data)}'`,
);
await Podcast.incrScrapeFailures(podcastID);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_podcast.result.validation_failed');
return;
}
const podcast = await Podcast.findOne({ _id: podcastID });
if (!podcast) {
logger.warn(`Podcast with ID ${job.data.podcast} does not exist`);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_podcast.result.model_instance_absent');
return;
}
if (podcast.duplicateOf) {
logger.warn(
`Podcast with ID ${podcastID} is a duplicate of ${podcast.duplicateOf}. Skipping`,
);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_podcast.result.model_instance_duplicate');
return;
}
let podcastContent, guidStability;
try {
podcastContent = await ParsePodcast(job.data.url, podcast.guidStability);
await Podcast.resetScrapeFailures(podcastID);
if (!podcast.guidStability || podcast.guidStability === 'UNCHECKED') {
//XXX: waiting a bit to increase the chances of catching time-dependent GUIDs
await sleep(secondaryCheckDelay);
const controlPodcastContent = await ParsePodcast(
job.data.url,
podcast.guidStability,
);
guidStability = checkGuidStability(
podcastContent.episodes,
controlPodcastContent.episodes,
);
podcastContent.episodes = CreateFingerPrints(
podcastContent.episodes,
guidStability,
);
}
} catch (err) {
await Podcast.incrScrapeFailures(podcastID);
logger.warn(`http request failed for url ${job.data.url}: ${err.message}`);
}
if (!podcastContent || podcastContent.episodes.length === 0) {
statsd.increment('winds.handle_podcast.result.no_content');
if (podcast.guidStability != guidStability) {
await Podcast.update(
{ _id: podcastID },
{
guidStability: guidStability || podcast.guidStability,
},
);
}
return;
}
if (
podcastContent.fingerprint &&
podcastContent.fingerprint === podcast.fingerprint
) {
logger.debug(
`Podcast with ID ${podcastID} has same fingerprint as registered before`,
);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_podcast.result.same_content');
if (podcast.guidStability != guidStability) {
await Podcast.update(
{ _id: podcastID },
{
guidStability: guidStability || podcast.guidStability,
},
);
}
return;
}
// update the episodes
logger.debug(`Updating ${podcastContent.episodes.length} episodes`);
const episodes = podcastContent.episodes;
for (const e of episodes) {
e.podcast = podcastID;
}
const operationMap = await upsertManyPosts(podcastID, episodes, 'podcast');
const updatedEpisodes = operationMap.new.concat(operationMap.changed);
logger.info(
`Finished updating ${updatedEpisodes.length} out of ${podcastContent.episodes.length} changed`,
);
await Podcast.update(
{ _id: podcastID },
{
// postCount: await Episode.count({ podcast: podcastID }),
fingerprint: podcastContent.fingerprint,
guidStability: guidStability || podcast.guidStability,
},
);
if (!updatedEpisodes.length) {
statsd.increment('winds.handle_podcast.result.no_updates');
return;
}
const streamClient = getStreamClient();
const podcastFeed = streamClient.feed('podcast', podcastID);
if (operationMap.new.length) {
await updateFeed(
podcastID,
podcastFeed.addActivities.bind(podcastFeed),
operationMap.new,
);
}
if (operationMap.changed.length) {
await updateFeed(
podcastID,
streamClient.updateActivities.bind(streamClient),
operationMap.changed,
);
}
const queueOpts = { removeOnComplete: true, removeOnFail: true };
const tasks = [];
if (await tryCreateQueueFlag('og', 'podcast', podcastID)) {
tasks.push(
OgQueueAdd(
{
type: 'episode',
podcast: podcastID,
urls: updatedEpisodes.map((e) => e.link),
},
queueOpts,
),
);
}
const allowedLanguage = [null, undefined, '', 'eng'].includes(podcast.language);
if (allowedLanguage) {
tasks.push(
StreamQueueAdd(
{ podcast: podcastID, contentIds: updatedEpisodes.map((e) => e._id) },
queueOpts,
),
);
}
statsd.increment('winds.handle_podcast.result.updates');
}
// markDone sets lastScraped to now and isParsing to false
async function markDone(podcastID) {
await removeFromQueueFlagSet('podcast', 'podcast', podcastID);
return await Podcast.update(
{ _id: podcastID },
{ lastScraped: moment().toISOString() },
);
}
async function shutdown(signal) {
logger.info(`Received ${signal}. Shutting down.`);
try {
await ShutDownPodcastQueue();
mongoose.connection.close();
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during Podcast worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
process.exit(1);
}
process.exit(0);
}
async function failure(reason, err) {
logger.error(`Unhandled ${reason}: ${err.stack}. Shutting down Podcast worker.`);
try {
await ShutDownPodcastQueue();
mongoose.connection.close();
statsd.increment('winds.handle_podcast.result.error');
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during Podcast worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
}
process.exit(1);
}
process.on('SIGINT', shutdown);
process.on('SIGTERM', shutdown);
process.on('unhandledRejection', failure.bind(null, 'promise rejection'));
process.on('uncaughtException', failure.bind(null, 'exception'));
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FILE: api/src/workers/rss.js
================================================
import joi from 'joi';
import moment from 'moment';
import mongoose from 'mongoose';
import { EventEmitter } from 'events';
import db from '../utils/db';
import RSS from '../models/rss';
import Article from '../models/article';
import logger from '../utils/logger';
import { ParseFeed, checkGuidStability, CreateFingerPrints } from '../parsers/feed';
import {
ProcessRssQueue,
ShutDownRssQueue,
OgQueueAdd,
StreamQueueAdd,
} from '../asyncTasks';
import { getStatsDClient, timeIt } from '../utils/statsd';
import { getStreamClient } from '../utils/stream';
import { startSampling } from '../utils/watchdog';
import { upsertManyPosts } from '../utils/upsert';
import { ensureEncoded } from '../utils/urls';
import { tryCreateQueueFlag, removeFromQueueFlagSet } from '../utils/queue';
import { isBlockedURLs } from '../utils/blockedURLs';
if (require.main === module) {
EventEmitter.defaultMaxListeners = 128;
logger.info('Starting the RSS worker');
ProcessRssQueue(35, rssProcessor);
startSampling('winds.event_loop.rss.delay');
}
const streamTTL = 25200; // 7 hours
const duplicateKeyError = 11000;
const secondaryCheckDelay = 240000; // 4 minutes
const statsd = getStatsDClient();
function sleep(time) {
return new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, time));
}
export async function rssProcessor(job) {
logger.info(`Processing ${job.data.url}`);
if (isBlockedURLs(job.data.url)) {
logger.info(`${job.data.url} is in block list and ignored.`);
return;
}
try {
await handleRSS(job);
} catch (err) {
let tags = { queue: 'rss' };
let extra = {
JobRSS: job.data.rss,
JobURL: job.data.url,
};
logger.error('RSS job encountered an error', { err, tags, extra });
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.result.error');
}
logger.info(`Completed scraping for ${job.data.url}`);
}
const joiObjectId = joi.alternatives().try(
joi.string().length(12),
joi
.string()
.length(24)
.regex(/^[0-9a-fA-F]{24}$/),
);
const joiUrl = joi
.string()
.uri({ scheme: ['http', 'https'], allowQuerySquareBrackets: true });
const schema = joi.object().keys({
rss: joiObjectId.required(),
url: joiUrl.required(),
});
const chunkSize = 100;
async function updateFeed(rssID, update, articles) {
for (let offset = 0; offset < articles.length; offset += chunkSize) {
const limit = offset + chunkSize;
const chunk = articles.slice(offset, limit);
const streamArticles = chunk.map((article) => {
return {
actor: rssID,
foreign_id: `articles:${article._id}`,
object: article._id,
time: article.publicationDate,
verb: 'rss_article',
};
});
await timeIt('winds.handle_rss.send_to_collections', () =>
update(streamArticles),
);
}
}
export async function handleRSS(job) {
try {
// best effort at escaping urls found in the wild
job.data.url = ensureEncoded(job.data.url);
} catch (_) {
//XXX: ignore error
}
const rssID = job.data.rss;
await timeIt('winds.handle_rss.ack', () => {
return markDone(rssID);
});
const validation = joi.validate(job.data, schema);
if (!!validation.error) {
logger.warn(
`RSS job validation failed: ${validation.error.message} for '${JSON.stringify(
job.data,
)}'`,
);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.result.validation_failed');
await RSS.incrScrapeFailures(rssID);
return;
}
const rss = await timeIt('winds.handle_rss.get_rss', () => {
return RSS.findOne({ _id: rssID });
});
if (!rss) {
logger.warn(`RSS with ID ${rssID} does not exist`);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.result.model_instance_absent');
return;
}
if (rss.duplicateOf) {
logger.warn(
`RSS with ID ${rssID} is a duplicate of ${rss.duplicateOf}. Skipping`,
);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.result.model_instance_duplicate');
return;
}
logger.info(`Marked ${rssID} as done`);
let rssContent, guidStability;
try {
rssContent = await ParseFeed(job.data.url, rss.guidStability);
if (!rss.guidStability || rss.guidStability === 'UNCHECKED') {
//XXX: waiting a bit to increase the chances of catching time-dependent GUIDs
await sleep(secondaryCheckDelay);
const controlRssContent = await ParseFeed(job.data.url, rss.guidStability);
guidStability = checkGuidStability(
rssContent.articles,
controlRssContent.articles,
);
rssContent.articles = CreateFingerPrints(rssContent.articles, guidStability);
}
await RSS.resetScrapeFailures(rssID);
} catch (err) {
await RSS.incrScrapeFailures(rssID);
logger.warn(`HTTP request failed for url ${job.data.url}: ${err.message}`);
}
if (!rssContent || rssContent.articles.length === 0) {
logger.debug(`RSS with ID ${rssID} is empty`);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.result.no_content');
if (rss.guidStability != guidStability) {
await RSS.update(
{ _id: rssID },
{
guidStability: guidStability || rss.guidStability,
},
);
}
return;
}
if (rssContent.fingerprint && rssContent.fingerprint === rss.fingerprint) {
logger.debug(`RSS with ID ${rssID} has same fingerprint as registered before`);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.result.same_content');
if (rss.guidStability != guidStability) {
await RSS.update(
{ _id: rssID },
{
guidStability: guidStability || rss.guidStability,
},
);
}
return;
}
logger.debug(`Updating ${rssContent.articles.length} articles for feed ${rssID}`);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.articles.parsed', rssContent.articles.length);
for (const article of rssContent.articles) {
article.rss = rssID;
}
logger.debug(`Starting the upsertManyPosts for RSS with ID ${rssID}`);
const operationMap = await upsertManyPosts(rssID, rssContent.articles, 'rss');
const updatedArticles = operationMap.new
.concat(operationMap.changed)
.filter((a) => !!a.url);
logger.info(
`Finished updating. ${updatedArticles.length} out of ${rssContent.articles.length} changed for RSS with ID ${rssID}`,
);
await RSS.update(
{ _id: rssID },
{
// postCount: await Article.count({ rss: rssID }),
fingerprint: rssContent.fingerprint,
guidStability: guidStability || rss.guidStability,
},
);
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.articles.upserted', updatedArticles.length);
if (!updatedArticles.length) {
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.result.no_updates');
return;
}
const streamClient = getStreamClient();
const rssFeed = streamClient.feed('rss', rssID);
if (operationMap.new.length) {
await updateFeed(
rssID,
rssFeed.addActivities.bind(rssFeed),
operationMap.new.filter((a) => !!a.url),
);
}
if (operationMap.changed.length) {
await updateFeed(
rssID,
streamClient.updateActivities.bind(streamClient),
operationMap.changed.filter((a) => !!a.url),
);
}
const queueOpts = { removeOnComplete: true, removeOnFail: true };
const tasks = [];
if (await tryCreateQueueFlag('og', 'rss', rssID)) {
tasks.push(
OgQueueAdd(
{ type: 'article', rss: rssID, urls: updatedArticles.map((a) => a.url) },
queueOpts,
),
);
}
const allowedLanguage = [null, undefined, '', 'eng'].includes(rss.language);
if (allowedLanguage) {
tasks.push(
StreamQueueAdd(
{ rss: rssID, contentIds: updatedArticles.map((a) => a._id) },
queueOpts,
),
);
}
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.result.updates');
}
async function markDone(rssID) {
await removeFromQueueFlagSet('rss', 'rss', rssID);
return await RSS.update({ _id: rssID }, { lastScraped: moment().toISOString() });
}
async function shutdown(signal) {
logger.info(`Received ${signal}. Shutting down.`);
try {
await ShutDownRssQueue();
mongoose.connection.close();
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during RSS worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
process.exit(1);
}
process.exit(0);
}
async function failure(source, err) {
logger.error(`Unhandled ${source}: ${err.stack}. Shutting down RSS worker.`);
try {
await ShutDownRssQueue();
mongoose.connection.close();
statsd.increment('winds.handle_rss.result.error');
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during RSS worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
}
process.exit(1);
}
process.on('SIGINT', shutdown);
process.on('SIGTERM', shutdown);
process.on('unhandledRejection', failure.bind(null, 'promise rejection'));
process.on('uncaughtException', failure.bind(null, 'exception'));
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FILE: api/src/workers/social.js
================================================
import mongoose from 'mongoose';
import joi from 'joi';
import db from '../utils/db';
import RSS from '../models/rss';
import Article from '../models/article';
import logger from '../utils/logger';
import { ProcessSocialQueue, ShutDownSocialQueue } from '../asyncTasks';
import { timeIt } from '../utils/statsd';
import { fetchSocialScore } from '../utils/social';
import { ensureEncoded } from '../utils/urls';
import { startSampling } from '../utils/watchdog';
import { removeQueueFlag } from '../utils/queue';
if (require.main === module) {
logger.info('Starting the Social worker');
ProcessSocialQueue(1, socialProcessor);
startSampling('winds.event_loop.social.delay');
}
const streamQueueSettings = { removeOnComplete: true, removeOnFail: true };
const joiObjectId = joi.alternatives().try(
joi.string().length(12),
joi
.string()
.length(24)
.regex(/^[0-9a-fA-F]{24}$/),
);
const joiUrl = joi
.string()
.uri({ scheme: ['http', 'https'], allowQuerySquareBrackets: true });
const schema = joi.object().keys({
rss: joiObjectId.required(),
articles: joi.array().min(1).required(),
});
const itemSchema = joi.object().keys({
id: joiObjectId.required(),
link: joiUrl,
commentUrl: joi.any(),
});
export async function socialProcessor(job) {
logger.info(`Processing social scores for feed ${job.data.rss}`);
// just intercept error handling before it goes to Bull
try {
await handleSocial(job);
} catch (err) {
const tags = { queue: 'social' };
const extra = { JobRSS: job.data.rss, JobArticles: job.data.articles };
logger.error('Social job encountered an error', { err, tags, extra });
}
logger.info(`Completed processing social scores for feed ${job.data.rss}`);
}
export async function handleSocial(job) {
try {
// best effort at escaping urls found in the wild
for (const article of job.data.articles) {
article.link = ensureEncoded(article.link);
}
} catch (_) {
//XXX: ignore error
}
const validation = joi.validate(job.data, schema);
if (!!validation.error) {
logger.warn(
`Social job validation failed: ${
validation.error.message
} for '${JSON.stringify(job.data)}'`,
);
return;
}
const socialBatch = Article.collection.initializeUnorderedBulkOp();
const articles = job.data.articles.filter((a) => !joi.validate(a, itemSchema).error);
if (!articles.length) {
const errors = job.data.articles
.map((a) => joi.validate(a, itemSchema))
.filter((r) => !!r.error);
logger.warn(
`No article passed validation: ${errors.map(
(r) => r.error.message,
)} for '${JSON.stringify(job.data)}'`,
);
return;
}
await removeQueueFlag('social', 'rss', job.data.rss);
let updatingSocialScore = false;
await timeIt('winds.handle_social.update_social_score', () => {
return Promise.all(
articles.map(async (article) => {
const socialScore = await fetchSocialScore(article);
if (Object.keys(socialScore).length) {
updatingSocialScore = true;
socialBatch
.find({ _id: mongoose.Types.ObjectId(article.id) })
.updateOne({ $set: { socialScore } });
}
}),
);
});
if (updatingSocialScore) {
await socialBatch.execute();
}
}
async function shutdown(signal) {
logger.info(`Received ${signal}. Shutting down.`);
try {
await ShutDownSocialQueue();
mongoose.connection.close();
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during Social worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
process.exit(1);
}
process.exit(0);
}
async function failure(reason, err) {
logger.error(`Unhandled ${reason}: ${err.stack}. Shutting down Social worker.`);
try {
await ShutDownSocialQueue();
mongoose.connection.close();
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during Social worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
}
process.exit(1);
}
process.on('SIGINT', shutdown);
process.on('SIGTERM', shutdown);
process.on('unhandledRejection', failure.bind(null, 'promise rejection'));
process.on('uncaughtException', failure.bind(null, 'exception'));
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FILE: api/src/workers/stream.js
================================================
import joi from 'joi';
import mongoose from 'mongoose';
import db from '../utils/db';
import RSS from '../models/rss';
import Podcast from '../models/podcast';
import Article from '../models/article';
import Episode from '../models/episode';
import logger from '../utils/logger';
import { ProcessStreamQueue, ShutDownStreamQueue } from '../asyncTasks';
import { timeIt } from '../utils/statsd';
import { sendFeedToCollections } from '../utils/collections';
import { startSampling } from '../utils/watchdog';
if (require.main === module) {
logger.info('Starting the Stream worker');
ProcessStreamQueue(2, streamProcessor);
startSampling('winds.event_loop.stream.delay');
}
export async function streamProcessor(job) {
logger.info(`Processing Stream feeds for feed ${job.data.rss}`);
// just intercept error handling before it goes to Bull
try {
await handleStream(job);
} catch (err) {
const tags = { queue: 'stream' };
const extra = { JobRSS: job.data.rss, JobArticles: job.data.articles };
logger.error('Stream feed job ecountered an error', { err, tags, extra });
//XXX: we have to retry to not lose updates
await job.retry();
}
logger.info(`Completed processing Stream feeds for feed ${job.data.rss}`);
}
const joiObjectId = joi.alternatives().try(
joi.string().length(12),
joi
.string()
.length(24)
.regex(/^[0-9a-fA-F]{24}$/),
);
const schema = joi
.object()
.keys({
rss: joiObjectId,
podcast: joiObjectId,
contentIds: joi.array().items(joiObjectId).min(1).required(),
})
.xor('rss', 'podcast');
export async function handleStream(job) {
const validation = joi.validate(job.data, schema);
if (!!validation.error) {
logger.warn(
`Stream job validation failed: ${
validation.error.message
} for '${JSON.stringify(job.data)}'`,
);
return;
}
const [type, model, contentModel] =
'rss' in job.data ? ['rss', RSS, Article] : ['podcast', Podcast, Episode];
const feed = await model.findById(job.data[type]);
const content = await contentModel
.find({ _id: { $in: job.data.contentIds } })
.sort({ publicationDate: -1 })
.limit(1000);
await timeIt('winds.handle_stream.send_to_collections', () =>
sendFeedToCollections(type, feed, content),
);
}
async function shutdown(signal) {
logger.info(`Received ${signal}. Shutting down.`);
try {
await ShutDownStreamQueue();
mongoose.connection.close();
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during Stream worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
process.exit(1);
}
process.exit(0);
}
async function failure(reason, err) {
logger.error(`Unhandled ${reason}: ${err.stack}. Shutting down Stream worker.`);
try {
await ShutDownStreamQueue();
mongoose.connection.close();
} catch (err) {
logger.error(`Failure during Stream worker shutdown: ${err.message}`);
}
process.exit(1);
}
process.on('SIGINT', shutdown);
process.on('SIGTERM', shutdown);
process.on('unhandledRejection', failure.bind(null, 'promise rejection'));
process.on('uncaughtException', failure.bind(null, 'exception'));
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FILE: api/src/workers/winds-hackernews.js
================================================
import request from 'request-promise-native';
import '../config';
import db from '../utils/db';
import Rss from '../models/rss';
import Article from '../models/article';
async function tryHackernewsAPI(path, retries = 5) {
const url = 'https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/v0' + path;
while (retries) {
try {
return await request(url, { json: true });
} catch (_) {
--retries;
}
}
throw new Error(`Failed to perform call to '${path}'`);
}
async function hackernewsData(postID) {
const response = await tryHackernewsAPI(`/item/${postID}.json`);
return response.data;
}
async function hackernewsTop() {
const response = await tryHackernewsAPI('/topstories.json');
return response.data;
}
function commentUrl(postID) {
return `https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=${postID}`;
}
async function main() {
await db;
const ids = await hackernewsTop();
const posts = await Promise.all(ids.map(hackernewsData));
const urlToScore = posts.reduce(
(map, post) => map.set(post.url, post.score),
new Map(),
);
const commentUrlToScore = posts.reduce(
(map, post) => map.set(commentUrl(post.id), post.score),
new Map(),
);
const [urlMatch, commentUrlMatch] = await Promise.all([
Article.find({ url: { $in: [...urlToScore.keys()] } }),
Article.find({ commentUrl: { $in: [...commentUrlToScore.keys()] } }),
]);
const batch = Article.collection.initializeUnorderedBulkOp();
for (const match of urlMatch) {
batch
.find({ _id: match._id })
.updateOne({ $set: { 'socialScore.hackernews': urlToScore.get(match.url) } });
}
for (const match of commentUrlMatch) {
batch.find({ _id: match._id }).updateOne({
$set: {
'socialScore.hackernews': commentUrlToScore.get(match.commentUrl),
},
});
}
await batch.execute();
}
main()
.then(() => {
console.info('done');
process.exit(0);
})
.catch((err) => {
console.info(`failed with err ${err.stack}`);
process.exit(1);
});
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FILE: api/src/workers/winds-queue-state-monitor.js
================================================
import Redis from 'ioredis';
import config from '../config';
import { getStatsDClient } from '../utils/statsd';
const redis = new Redis(config.cache.uri);
const statsd = getStatsDClient();
function countSetElements(key) {
return redis.zcount(key, '-inf', '+inf');
}
function countLockTypes(pattern) {
return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
const result = {};
const stream = redis.scanStream({ match: `${pattern}:*`, count: 100 });
stream.on('data', (data) => {
const types = data.map((key) => key.split(':')[3]);
for (const type of types) {
result[type] = result[type] || 0;
result[type] += 1;
}
});
stream.on('end', () => resolve(result));
stream.on('error', reject);
});
}
async function main() {
for (const queueName of ['rss', 'podcast']) {
const key = `queue-status:${queueName}`;
const count = await countSetElements(key);
statsd.gauge(`winds.queue.${queueName}.flags.${queueName}`, count);
console.log(`${queueName} total: ${count}`);
statsd.gauge(`winds.queue.${queueName}.flags.total`, count);
}
for (const queueName of ['og', 'stream', 'social']) {
const prefix = `queue-status:${queueName}`;
const types = await countLockTypes(prefix);
let total = 0;
for (const [type, count] of Object.entries(types)) {
statsd.gauge(`winds.queue.${queueName}.flags.${type}`, count);
console.log(`${queueName} type ${type}: ${count}`);
total += count;
}
statsd.gauge(`winds.queue.${queueName}.flags.total`, total);
console.log(`${queueName} total: ${total}`);
}
}
main()
.then(() => {
console.info('done');
setTimeout(process.exit.bind(process, 0), 2000);
})
.catch((err) => {
console.info(`failed with err ${err.stack}`);
setTimeout(process.exit.bind(process, 1), 2000);
});
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FILE: api/test/controllers/alias.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import api from '../../src/server';
import Alias from '../../src/models/alias';
import Podcast from '../../src/models/podcast';
import Rss from '../../src/models/rss';
import { loadFixture, withLogin, dropDBs } from '../utils';
describe('Alias controller', () => {
let alias;
let podcast;
let rss;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'aliases');
alias = await Alias.findOne();
podcast = await Podcast.findOne();
rss = await Rss.findOne();
});
describe('list', () => {
it('should return all aliases', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(request(api).get('/aliases'));
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
});
describe('get', () => {
it('should return a single alias via /aliases/:aliasId', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(request(api).get(`/aliases/${alias._id}`));
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
});
describe('post', () => {
it('should try to create empty alias and return error', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(request(api).post('/aliases'));
expect(res).to.have.status(422);
});
});
describe('post', () => {
it('should create an RSS alias and return the alias', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/aliases')
.send({ alias: 'name', rss: rss._id }),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
expect(res.body).to.have.property('rss');
expect(res.body.alias).to.be.equal('name');
});
});
describe('post', () => {
it('should create an Podcast alias and return the alias', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/aliases')
.send({ alias: 'name', podcast: podcast._id }),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
expect(res.body).to.have.property('podcast');
expect(res.body.alias).to.be.equal('name');
});
});
describe('put', () => {
it('should update the existed alias', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/aliases/${alias._id}`)
.send({ alias: 'newName' }),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
expect(res.body.alias).to.be.equal('newName');
});
});
describe('delete', () => {
it('should delete a alias', async () => {
let res = await withLogin(request(api).delete(`/aliases/${alias._id}`));
expect(res).to.have.status(204);
res = await withLogin(request(api).delete(`/aliases/${alias._id}`));
expect(res).to.have.status(404);
});
});
});
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FILE: api/test/controllers/article.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import api from '../../src/server';
import Article from '../../src/models/article';
import config from '../../src/config';
import { dropDBs, loadFixture, withLogin, getMockClient } from '../utils.js';
describe('Article controller', () => {
let article;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'articles');
article = await Article.findOne({});
expect(article).to.not.be.null;
expect(article.rss).to.not.be.null;
});
describe('get', () => {
it('should return the right article via /articles/:articleId', async () => {
let response = await withLogin(request(api).get(`/articles/${article.id}`));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
});
});
describe('get parsed article', () => {
it('should return the parsed version of the article', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get(`/articles/${article.id}`)
.query({ type: 'parsed' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
});
});
describe('list', () => {
it('should return the list of articles', async () => {
let response = await withLogin(request(api).get('/articles'));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
});
});
describe('list from personalization', () => {
it('should return the list of articles', async () => {
const mock = getMockClient();
const opts = { user_id: '5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf', limit: 20 };
const result = { results: [{ foreign_id: `article:${article.id}` }] };
mock.personalization.get.withArgs('winds_article_recommendations', opts).returns({ data: result });
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get('/articles')
.query({
type: 'recommended',
}),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.length).to.be.at.least(1);
expect(response.body[0].url).to.eq(article.url);
mock.personalization.get.reset();
});
});
});
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FILE: api/test/controllers/auth.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import jwt from 'jsonwebtoken';
import api from '../../src/server';
import config from '../../src/config';
import Podcast from '../../src/models/podcast';
import RSS from '../../src/models/rss';
import User from '../../src/models/user';
import { DummyEmailTransport } from '../../src/utils/email/send';
import { loadFixture, getMockClient, getMockFeed, dropDBs } from '../utils';
import Redis from 'ioredis';
const cache = new Redis(config.cache.uri);
describe('Auth controller', () => {
describe('signup', () => {
before(dropDBs);
describe('empty state', () => {
let response;
let user;
before(async () => {
expect(await User.findOne({ email: 'valid@email.com' })).to.be.null;
await cache.flushall();
response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/signup')
.send({
email: 'valid@email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
});
user = await User.findOne({ email: 'valid@email.com' });
});
after(async () => {
await RSS.remove().exec();
await Podcast.remove().exec();
await User.findOneAndDelete({ email: 'valid@email.com' });
});
it('should return 200', () => {
const mockClient = getMockClient();
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(
mockClient.followMany.firstCall &&
mockClient.followMany.firstCall.args,
).to.be.null;
});
});
describe('valid request', () => {
let response;
let user;
before(async () => {
expect(await User.findOne({ email: 'valid@email.com' })).to.be.null;
await cache.flushall();
await loadFixture('featured');
response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/signup')
.send({
email: 'valid@email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
});
user = await User.findOne({ email: 'valid@email.com' });
});
after(async () => {
await RSS.remove().exec();
await Podcast.remove().exec();
});
it('should return 200', () => {
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should return user info', () => {
const keys = ['_id', 'email', 'interests', 'name', 'username'];
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
for (const key of keys) {
//XXX: converting to string to avoid type differences
expect(String(response.body[key])).to.be.equal(String(user[key]));
}
});
it('should return valid jwt', async () => {
expect(response.body.jwt).to.not.be.empty;
const decoded = jwt.verify(response.body.jwt, config.jwt.secret);
expect(decoded).to.not.be.null;
expect(Object.keys(decoded)).to.include.members(['email', 'sub']);
expect(decoded.email).to.equal(user.email);
expect(decoded.sub).to.equal(String(user._id));
});
it('should create a User entity', async () => {
expect(user).to.not.be.null;
expect(user).to.include({
email: 'valid@email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
});
expect(await user.verifyPassword('valid_password')).to.be.true;
});
it('should follow featured podcasts and RSS feeds', async () => {
const mockClient = getMockClient();
const podcastEntries = await Podcast.find({
featured: true,
});
const rssEntries = await RSS.find({
featured: true,
});
const merged = [...podcastEntries, ...rssEntries];
let correct = [];
for (const data of merged) {
let type = data.constructor.modelName == 'RSS' ? 'rss' : 'podcast';
let userFeed = type == 'rss' ? 'user_article' : 'user_episode';
correct.push(
{
source: `timeline:${user._id}`,
target: `${type}:${data._id}`,
},
{
source: `${userFeed}:${user._id}`,
target: `${type}:${data._id}`,
},
);
}
const actual = mockClient.followMany.firstCall.args[0];
expect(actual).to.deep.have.same.members(correct);
});
it('should send welcome email to user', async () => {
let email = DummyEmailTransport.emails[0];
expect(email.subject).to.equal('Welcome to Winds!');
});
});
describe('invalid request', () => {
it('should return 400 for missing/empty data', async () => {
const bodies = [
{
email: undefined,
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
},
{
email: 'valid@email.com',
username: undefined,
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
},
{
email: 'valid@email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: undefined,
password: 'valid_password',
},
{
email: 'valid@email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: undefined,
},
{
email: '',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
},
{
email: 'invalid.email.com',
username: '',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
},
{
email: 'invalid.email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: '',
password: 'valid_password',
},
{
email: 'invalid.email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: '',
},
];
const requests = bodies.map(body =>
request(api)
.post('/auth/signup')
.send(body),
);
for (const response of await Promise.all(requests)) {
expect(response).to.have.status(400);
}
});
it('should return 400 for invalid email', async () => {
const bodies = [
{
email: 'invalid.email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
},
{
email: 'invalid@email',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
},
{
email: '@invalid.email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
},
];
const requests = bodies.map(body =>
request(api)
.post('/auth/signup')
.send(body),
);
for (const response of await Promise.all(requests)) {
expect(response).to.have.status(400);
}
});
it('should return 400 for invalid username', async () => {
const response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/signup')
.send({
email: 'valid@email.com',
username: 'invalid username',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
});
expect(response).to.have.status(400);
});
it('should return 409 for existing user', async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data');
const response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/signup')
.send({
email: 'valid@email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
password: 'valid_password',
});
expect(response).to.have.status(409);
});
});
});
describe('login', () => {
let user;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data');
user = await User.findOne({ email: 'valid@email.com' });
expect(user).to.not.be.null;
expect(await user.verifyPassword('valid_password')).to.be.true;
});
describe('valid request', () => {
let response;
before(async () => {
response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/login')
.send({
email: 'valid@email.com',
password: 'valid_password',
});
});
it('should return 200 for existing user', () => {
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should return user info', () => {
const keys = ['_id', 'email', 'interests', 'name', 'username'];
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
for (const key of keys) {
//XXX: converting to string to avoid type differences
expect(String(response.body[key])).to.be.equal(String(user[key]));
}
});
it('should return valid jwt', async () => {
expect(response.body.jwt).to.not.be.empty;
const decoded = jwt.verify(response.body.jwt, config.jwt.secret);
expect(decoded).to.not.be.null;
expect(Object.keys(decoded)).to.include.members(['email', 'sub']);
expect(decoded.email).to.equal(user.email);
expect(decoded.sub).to.equal(String(user._id));
});
});
describe('invalid request', () => {
it('should return 400 for missing/empty data', async () => {
const bodies = [
{ password: 'valid_password' },
{ email: 'valid@email.com' },
{ email: '', password: 'valid_password' },
{ email: 'valid@email.com', password: '' },
];
const requests = bodies.map(body =>
request(api)
.post('/auth/login')
.send(body),
);
for (const response of await Promise.all(requests)) {
expect(response).to.have.status(400);
}
});
it('should return 404 for nonexistent user', async () => {
const response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/login')
.send({
email: 'invalid@email.com',
password: 'valid_password',
});
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
it('should return 403 for existing user w/ wrong password', async () => {
const response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/login')
.send({
email: 'valid@email.com',
password: 'invalid_password',
});
expect(response).to.have.status(403);
});
});
});
describe('password recovery', () => {
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data');
});
describe('recovery code endpoint', () => {
describe('valid request', () => {
let response;
before(async () => {
response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/forgot-password')
.send({ email: 'valid@email.com' });
});
it('should return 200 for existing user', () => {
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should send recovery code email to user', async () => {
const user = await User.findOne({ email: 'valid@email.com' });
let email = DummyEmailTransport.emails[0];
expect(email.subject).to.equal('Forgot Password');
});
});
describe('invalid request', () => {
it('should return 404 for nonexistent user', async () => {
const response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/forgot-password')
.send({ email: 'invalid@email.com' });
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
});
describe('password reset endpoint', () => {
let user;
before(async () => {
user = await User.findOne({ email: 'valid@email.com' });
});
describe('valid request', () => {
let response;
before(async () => {
response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/reset-password')
.send({
email: 'valid@email.com',
recoveryCode: user.recoveryCode,
password: 'new-password',
});
});
it('should return 200 for existing user', () => {
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should return user info', () => {
const keys = ['_id', 'email', 'interests', 'name', 'username'];
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
for (const key of keys) {
//XXX: converting to string to avoid type differences
expect(String(response.body[key])).to.be.equal(String(user[key]));
}
});
it('should return valid jwt', async () => {
expect(response.body.jwt).to.not.be.empty;
const decoded = jwt.verify(response.body.jwt, config.jwt.secret);
expect(decoded).to.not.be.null;
expect(Object.keys(decoded)).to.include.members(['email', 'sub']);
expect(decoded.email).to.equal(user.email);
expect(decoded.sub).to.equal(String(user._id));
});
});
describe('invalid request', () => {
it('should return 404 for nonexistent user', async () => {
const response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/reset-password')
.send({ email: 'invalid@email.com' });
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
it('should return 404 for incorrect recoveryCode', async () => {
const response = await request(api)
.post('/auth/reset-password')
.send({
email: 'valid@email.com',
recoveryCode: 'incorrect-recovery-code',
});
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
});
});
});
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FILE: api/test/controllers/episode.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import api from '../../src/server';
import Episode from '../../src/models/episode';
import config from '../../src/config';
import { withLogin, dropDBs, loadFixture, getMockClient } from '../utils';
describe('Episode controller', () => {
let episode;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data');
episode = await Episode.findOne({});
expect(episode).to.not.be.null;
expect(episode.rss).to.not.be.null;
});
describe('get', () => {
it('should return the right article via /episodes/:episodeId', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get(`/episodes/${episode._id}`),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body._id).to.eq(`${episode._id}`);
});
});
describe('get parsed episode', () => {
it('should return the parsed version of the episode', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get(`/episodes/${episode._id}`)
.query({ type: 'parsed' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
});
});
describe('list', () => {
it('should return the list of episodes', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get('/episodes'));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.length).to.be.at.least(1);
});
});
describe('list with recommendations', () => {
it('should return the list of episodes', async () => {
const mock = getMockClient();
const opts = { user_id: '5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf', limit: 20 };
const result = {
results: [
{ foreign_id: `episode:${episode.id}` },
{ foreign_id: 'episode:5ae0c71a0e7cbc4ee14a7c81' },
],
};
mock.personalization.get
.withArgs('winds_episode_recommendations', opts)
.returns({ data: result });
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get('/episodes')
.query({
type: 'recommended',
}),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.length).to.be.at.least(1);
expect(response.body[0].url).to.eq(episode.url);
mock.personalization.get.reset();
});
});
});
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FILE: api/test/controllers/featured.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import { withLogin } from '../utils.js';
import api from '../../src/server';
import { dropDBs, loadFixture } from '../utils';
describe('Featured', () => {
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'featured');
});
describe('read list', () => {
it('should return rss and podcasts', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get('/featured'));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body).to.be.a('Array');
});
});
});
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FILE: api/test/controllers/feed.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import api from '../../src/server';
import User from '../../src/models/user';
import Episode from '../../src/models/episode';
import Article from '../../src/models/article';
import {
dropDBs,
getMockClient,
createMockFeed,
loadFixture,
withLogin,
} from '../utils.js';
describe('Feed controller', () => {
let user;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'liked-shares');
user = await User.findOne({ email: 'valid@email.com' });
expect(user).to.not.be.null;
});
describe('invalid request', () => {
it('should return 400 if feed type is missing', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get(`/users/${user.id}/feeds/`),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(400);
});
it('should return 400 if feed type is empty', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get(`/users/${user.id}/feeds/`)
.query({ type: '' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(400);
});
it('should return 400 if feed type is invalid', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get(`/users/${user.id}/feeds/`)
.query({ type: 'invalid' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(400);
});
it('should return 404 if user id is invalid', async () => {
for (const type of ['user', 'timeline', 'article', 'episode']) {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get('/users//feeds/')
.query({ type }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
}
});
});
const feeds = { article: Article, episode: Episode };
for (const type in feeds) {
describe(`${type} feed`, () => {
let response;
let content;
let userFeed;
before(async () => {
content = await feeds[type].find({});
userFeed = createMockFeed(`user_${type}`, user.id);
userFeed.get.returns(
Promise.resolve({
results: content.map(c => {
return { foreign_id: `article:${c.id}` };
}),
}),
);
response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get(`/users/${user.id}/feeds/`)
.query({ type, page: 1, per_page: 42 }),
);
});
it('should return 200', () => {
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
});
it(`should return ${type}s from user_${type} Stream feed`, async () => {
const mockClient = getMockClient();
expect(mockClient.feed.calledWith(`user_${type}`, user.id)).to.be.true;
expect(userFeed.get.calledWith({ limit: 42, offset: 1 }));
//XXX: validating only ids since mocha deep comparison crashes node with OOM
for (const entity of response.body) {
expect(content.map(s => String(s._id))).to.include(entity._id);
}
});
});
}
});
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FILE: api/test/controllers/folder.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import { dropDBs, loadFixture, withLogin } from '../utils';
import Folder from '../../src/models/folder';
import api from '../../src/server';
describe('Folder controller', () => {
const keys = ['_id', 'user', 'name', 'rss', 'podcast', 'createdAt'];
let folder;
let folders;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'folders');
folders = await Folder.find({ user: '5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf' });
folder = await Folder.findById('5bbb10d3ec7e1d8e1c5b6705');
});
describe('list all folders', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get('/folders'));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.length).to.be.equal(folders.length);
expect(response.body.map((f) => f._id)).to.have.all.members(
folders.map((f) => String(f._id)),
);
for (const entry of response.body)
expect(Object.keys(entry)).to.include.members(keys);
});
});
describe('retrieving folder by id', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get(`/folders/${folder._id}`));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body._id).to.be.equal(String(folder._id));
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(folder.name);
expect(response.body.rss.map((r) => r._id)).to.have.all.members(
folder.rss.map((r) => String(r._id)),
);
expect(response.body.podcast.map((p) => p._id)).to.have.all.members(
folder.podcast.map((p) => String(p._id)),
);
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get('/folders/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
describe('retrieving folder feeds by id', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get(`/folders/${folder._id}/feed`),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body).to.be.an('array');
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get('/folders/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef/feeds'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
describe('creating new folder', () => {
it('should create a new folder by name only', async () => {
const data = { name: 'newfolder' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/folders')
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(data.name);
expect(response.body.rss).to.be.empty;
expect(response.body.podcast).to.be.empty;
});
it('should create a new folder with list of rss/podcasts', async () => {
const data = {
name: 'newNewfolder',
rss: ['5b0ad0baf6f89574a638887e'],
podcast: ['5afb7f68fe7430d35996cc62'],
};
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/folders')
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(data.name);
expect(response.body.rss.map((r) => String(r._id))).to.have.all.members(
data.rss,
);
expect(response.body.podcast.map((p) => String(p._id))).to.have.all.members(
data.podcast,
);
});
});
describe('updating existing folder', () => {
it('should delete rss from folder', async () => {
const data = { rss: '5b0ad0baf6f89574a638887a', action: 'remove' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/folders/${folder._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(folder.name);
expect(response.body.rss.map((r) => String(r._id))).to.not.include(data.rss);
});
it('should add rss to folder', async () => {
const data = { rss: '5b0ad0baf6f89574a638887a' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/folders/${folder._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(folder.name);
expect(response.body.rss.map((r) => String(r._id))).to.include(data.rss);
});
it('should add podcast to folder', async () => {
const data = { podcast: '5afb7f68fe7430d35996cc62' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/folders/${folder._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(folder.name);
expect(response.body.podcast.map((p) => String(p._id))).to.include(
data.podcast,
);
});
it('should delete rss from folder', async () => {
const data = { podcast: '5afb7f68fe7430d35996cc62', action: 'remove' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/folders/${folder._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(folder.name);
expect(response.body.podcast.map((p) => String(p._id))).to.not.include(
data.podcast,
);
});
it('should update folder name', async () => {
const data = { name: 'newName' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/folders/${folder._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(data.name);
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put('/folders/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef')
.send(folder),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
describe('deleting folder by id', () => {
it('should return 204 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete(`/folders/${folder._id}`),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(204);
expect(await Folder.findById(folder._id)).to.be.null;
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete('/folders/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
});
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FILE: api/test/controllers/follow.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import api from '../../src/server';
import Follow from '../../src/models/follow';
import RSS from '../../src/models/rss';
import Podcast from '../../src/models/podcast';
import User from '../../src/models/user';
import { loadFixture, withLogin, dropDBs } from '../utils';
describe('Follow controller', () => {
let followedRSS;
let followedPodcast;
let rss;
let podcast;
let user;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'follows');
followedRSS = await Follow.findOne({ rss: { $exists: true, $ne: null } });
followedPodcast = await Follow.findOne({ podcast: { $exists: true, $ne: null } });
rss = await RSS.findOne();
podcast = await Podcast.findOne();
user = await User.findById('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
});
describe('get', () => {
it('should return all follows where type is RSS', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(request(api).get('/follows?type=rss'));
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should return all follows where type is podcast', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(request(api).get('/follows?type=podcast'));
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should fail when an unauthenticated user attempts to read RSS follows', async () => {
const res = await request(api).get('/follows?type=rss');
expect(res).to.have.status(401);
});
it('should fail when an unauthenticated user attempts to read podcast follows', async () => {
const res = await request(api).get('/follows?type=podcast');
expect(res).to.have.status(401);
});
it('should return hydrated follows where type is RSS', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(request(api).get('/follows?type=rss'));
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
expect(res.body[0].rss).to.have.own.property('_id');
expect(res.body[0].user).to.have.own.property('_id');
});
it('should return hydrated follows where type is podcast', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(request(api).get('/follows?type=podcast'));
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
expect(res.body[0].rss).to.be.undefined;
expect(res.body[0].podcast).to.have.own.property('_id');
expect(res.body[0].user).to.have.own.property('_id');
});
it('should return a specific RSS follow relationship', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).get(`/follows?user=${user._id}&rss=${followedRSS.rss._id}`),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
expect(res.body[0]._id).to.equal(followedRSS._id.toString());
});
it('should return a specific podcast follow relationship', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).get(
`/follows?user=${user._id}&podcast=${followedPodcast.podcast._id}`,
),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
expect(res.body[0]._id).to.equal(followedPodcast._id.toString());
});
});
describe('post', () => {
it('should throw an error when adding an RSS follow without a required field', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/follows')
.send({ rss: rss._id }),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(422);
});
it('should throw an error when adding a podcast follow without a required field', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/follows')
.send({ podcast: podcast._id }),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(422);
});
it('should throw an error when adding a follow without a required rss or podcast field', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/follows')
.send({ user: user._id }),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(422);
});
it('should follow an RSS feed', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).post(`/follows?type=rss&rss=${rss._id}`),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should follow a podcast feed', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).post(`/follows?type=podcast&podcast=${podcast._id}`),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should fail to follow a non existing RSS feed', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).post(`/follows?type=rss&rss=5b3084e0000000000000000a`),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(404);
});
it('should fail to follow a non existing podcast feed', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).post(
`/follows?type=podcast&podcast=5b3084e0000000000000000b`,
),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(404);
});
it('should follow an existing RSS feed', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).post(`/follows?type=rss&rss=${followedRSS.rss._id}`),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should follow an existing podcast feed', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).post(
`/follows?type=podcast&podcast=${followedPodcast.podcast._id}`,
),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
});
describe('delete', () => {
it('should remove an RSS follow relationship', async () => {
const follow = await Follow.create({
user: user._id,
rss: '6b0ad0baf6f89574a638887a',
});
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).delete(`/follows?type=rss&rss=${follow.rss._id}`),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(204);
expect(await Follow.findById(follow._id)).to.be.null;
});
it('should remove a podcast follow relationship', async () => {
const follow = await Follow.create({
user: user._id,
podcast: '6afb7fedfe7430d35996d66e',
});
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).delete(
`/follows?type=podcast&podcast=${follow.podcast._id}`,
),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(204);
expect(await Follow.findById(follow._id)).to.be.null;
});
it('should not fail when the follow relationship does not exist', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api).delete(`/follows?type=rss&rss=8b0ad0baf6f89574a638887a`),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(204);
});
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/controllers/health.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import api from '../../src/server';
import { loadFixture, withLogin, dropDBs } from '../utils';
describe('Health controller', () => {
let health;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
});
describe('get', () => {
it('should return health status of the api', async () => {
const res = await request(api).get('/health');
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should return the status of the api and workers', async () => {
const res = await request(api).get('/status');
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
it('should return the status of the worker queue', async () => {
const res = await request(api).get('/queue');
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/controllers/listen.js
================================================
import sinon from 'sinon';
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import User from '../../src/models/user';
import Listen from '../../src/models/listen';
import api from '../../src/server';
import logger from '../../src/utils/logger';
import { dropDBs, loadFixture, withLogin } from '../utils';
describe('Listen controller', () => {
const episodeId = '5b0ad37026dc3db38194e286';
let user;
let listen;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'listens');
listen = (await Listen.find()
.sort('_id')
.limit(1)
.lean())[0];
user = listen.user;
});
describe('upsert entry', () => {
it('should return 200 for new entry', async () => {
const data = {
user: user._id,
episode: episodeId,
duration: 33,
};
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/listens')
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
const keys = ['user', 'episode', 'duration'];
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
const newListen = await Listen.findOne(data);
expect(newListen).to.not.be.null;
expect(response.body._id).to.be.equal(String(newListen._id));
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(String(data.user));
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(String(newListen.user._id));
expect(response.body.episode._id).to.be.equal(data.episode);
expect(response.body.episode._id).to.be.equal(String(newListen.episode._id));
expect(response.body.duration).to.be.equal(data.duration);
expect(response.body.duration).to.be.equal(newListen.duration);
});
it('should return 200 for existing entry', async () => {
const data = {
_id: listen._id,
user: user._id,
episode: episodeId,
duration: 66,
};
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/listens')
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
const updatedListen = await Listen.findById(listen._id).lean();
const keys = ['_id', 'user', 'episode', 'duration'];
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body._id).to.be.equal(String(updatedListen._id));
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(String(data.user));
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(String(updatedListen.user._id));
expect(response.body.episode._id).to.be.equal(data.episode);
expect(response.body.episode._id).to.be.equal(String(updatedListen.episode._id));
expect(response.body.duration).to.be.equal(data.duration);
expect(response.body.duration).to.be.equal(updatedListen.duration);
});
it('should return 500 for invalid request', async () => {
//XXX: silensing error logs to have nice clean test output
sinon.stub(logger, 'error');
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/listens')
.send({ episode: { $gte: { and: 1 } } }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(500);
logger.error.restore();
});
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/controllers/note.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import { dropDBs, loadFixture, withLogin } from '../utils';
import Note from '../../src/models/note';
import api from '../../src/server';
describe('Note controller', () => {
const keys = ['_id', 'user', 'start', 'end', 'text'];
let note;
let notes;
let authedUser = '5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf';
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'notes');
notes = await Note.find({ user: authedUser });
note = await Note.findById('5bca58f5e4313757120cabc5');
});
describe('list notes', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get('/notes'));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.length).to.be.equal(notes.length);
expect(response.body.map((n) => n._id)).to.have.all.members(
notes.map((t) => String(t._id)),
);
for (const entry of response.body) {
expect(Object.keys(entry)).to.include.members(keys);
if (entry.article) expect(entry.episode).to.be.undefined;
if (entry.episode) expect(entry.article).to.be.undefined;
}
});
});
describe('retrieving note by id', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get(`/notes/${note._id}`));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body._id).to.be.equal(String(note._id));
expect(response.body.text).to.be.equal(note.text);
expect(response.body.start).to.be.equal(note.start);
expect(response.body.end).to.be.equal(note.end);
if (note.article)
expect(response.body.article._id).to.be.equal(String(note.article._id));
if (note.episode)
expect(response.body.episode._id).to.be.equal(String(note.episode_id));
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get('/notes/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
describe('creating new notes', () => {
it('should create a new highlight', async () => {
const data = {
start: 11,
end: 22,
article: String(note.article._id),
};
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/notes')
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.start).to.be.equal(data.start);
expect(response.body.end).to.be.equal(data.end);
expect(response.body.text).to.be.empty;
expect(response.body.article._id).to.be.equal(data.article);
expect(response.body.episode).to.be.undefined;
});
it('should create a new note', async () => {
const data = {
start: 33,
end: 44,
text: 'note',
article: String(note.article._id),
};
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/notes')
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.start).to.be.equal(data.start);
expect(response.body.end).to.be.equal(data.end);
expect(response.body.text).to.be.equal(data.text);
expect(response.body.article._id).to.be.equal(data.article);
expect(response.body.episode).to.be.undefined;
});
it('should create a new highlight and merge overlaps', async () => {
const data = {
start: 1,
end: 30,
text: '',
article: String(note.article._id),
};
const overlaps = await Note.find({
user: authedUser,
article: data.article,
$nor: [{ end: { $lte: data.start } }, { start: { $gte: data.end } }],
}).lean();
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/notes')
.send(data),
);
for (const note of overlaps) {
if (note.start < data.start) data.start = note.start;
if (note.end > data.end) data.end = note.end;
if (note.text) data.text = data.text + '\n' + note.text;
}
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.start).to.be.equal(data.start);
expect(response.body.end).to.be.equal(data.end);
expect(response.body.mergedNotes.sort()).to.deep.equal(
overlaps.map((n) => String(n._id)).sort(),
);
expect(response.body.text).to.be.equal(data.text);
expect(response.body.article._id).to.be.equal(data.article);
expect(response.body.episode).to.be.undefined;
});
it('should create a new note and merge overlaps', async () => {
const data = {
start: 22,
end: 44,
text: 'note',
article: String(note.article._id),
};
const overlaps = await Note.find({
user: authedUser,
article: data.article,
$nor: [{ end: { $lte: data.start } }, { start: { $gte: data.end } }],
}).lean();
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/notes')
.send(data),
);
for (const note of overlaps) {
if (note.start < data.start) data.start = note.start;
if (note.end > data.end) data.end = note.end;
if (note.text) data.text = data.text + '\n' + note.text;
}
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.start).to.be.equal(data.start);
expect(response.body.end).to.be.equal(data.end);
expect(response.body.mergedNotes.sort()).to.deep.equal(
overlaps.map((n) => String(n._id)).sort(),
);
expect(response.body.text).to.be.equal(data.text);
expect(response.body.article._id).to.be.equal(data.article);
expect(response.body.episode).to.be.undefined;
});
});
describe('updating existing notes', () => {
it('should update a note', async () => {
const data = { text: 'new text' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/notes/${note._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.start).to.be.equal(note.start);
expect(response.body.end).to.be.equal(note.end);
expect(response.body.text).to.be.equal(data.text);
expect(response.body.article._id).to.be.equal(String(note.article._id));
expect(response.body.episode).to.be.undefined;
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put('/notes/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef')
.send({ text: 'invalid' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
describe('deleting notes by id', () => {
it('should return 204 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).delete(`/notes/${note._id}`));
expect(response).to.have.status(204);
expect(await Note.findById(note._id)).to.be.null;
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete('/notes/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/controllers/opml.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import fs from 'fs';
import path from 'path';
import api from '../../src/server';
import { IsPodcastStream } from '../../src/parsers/detect-type';
import { withLogin, loadFixture, dropDBs } from '../utils';
// load fixture with follows and feeds
// setup a users
// test the get
// - auth is required
// - verify that the right data is there
// post
// - large files
// - different extensions
// - folder/no folder OPML
// detect feed type codebase
// - various formats
// edge cases
// - what if a feed URL is somehow broken (check)
// - what if the feed is too large (more than 5MB, check)
// - what if you upload a file that's too large (check)
// - what if the site URL is not valid (check)
// - what if you already follow a certain feed
function AuthGetRequest(getPath) {
return withLogin(request(api).get(getPath));
}
function AuthPostRequest(path) {
return withLogin(request(api).post(path));
}
describe('OPML', () => {
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'opml', 'featured');
});
describe('Export', () => {
describe('invalid request', () => {
let response;
before(async () => {
response = await request(api).get('/opml/download');
});
it('should return 401', () => {
expect(response).to.have.status(401);
});
});
describe('valid request', () => {
let response;
before(async () => {
response = await AuthGetRequest('/opml/download');
});
it('should return 200', () => {
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
});
});
});
describe('Import', () => {
describe('valid request', () => {
let response;
before(async () => {
response = await AuthPostRequest('/opml/upload').attach(
'opml',
fs.readFileSync(path.join(__dirname, '..', 'data', 'test.xml')),
'test.xml',
);
});
it('should return 200', () => {
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response).to.be.json;
expect(response.body.length).to.equal(2);
expect(response.body[0].follow.user).to.equal('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
expect(response.body[0].follow.rss).to.be.undefined;
expect(response.body[1].follow.user).to.equal('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
expect(response.body[1].follow.podcast).to.be.undefined;
});
}).retries(10);
describe('invalid request', () => {
it('should return 200', async () => {
const response = await AuthPostRequest('/opml/upload').attach(
'opml',
fs.readFileSync(path.join(__dirname, '..', 'data', '404.opml')),
'404.opml',
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response).to.be.json;
expect(response.body.length).to.equal(2);
expect(response.body[0].follow.user).to.equal('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
expect(response.body[1].error).to.equal('Error opening https://kotaku.com/rss404');
}).retries(3);
it('should return 200', async () => {
const response = await AuthPostRequest('/opml/upload').attach(
'opml',
fs.readFileSync(path.join(__dirname, '..', 'data', 'not-a-url.opml')),
'not-a-url.opml',
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response).to.be.json;
expect(response.body.length).to.equal(2);
expect(response.body[0].follow.user).to.equal('5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf');
expect(response.body[1].error).to.equal('Invalid feedUrl https://kotaku/rss404');
}).retries(3);
});
});
describe('Feed Detection', () => {
describe('Podcast', async () => {
let isPodcast;
before(async () => {
let p = path.join(
__dirname,
'..',
'data',
'podcast-feed',
'giant-bombcast',
);
let feedStream = fs.createReadStream(p);
isPodcast = await IsPodcastStream(
feedStream,
'https://giant-bomcast.com/',
);
});
it('giant bomcast should be a podcast', async () => {
expect(isPodcast).to.be.true;
});
it('design details should be a podcast', async () => {
let p = path.join(
__dirname,
'..',
'data',
'podcast-feed',
'design-details',
);
let feedStream = fs.createReadStream(p);
isPodcast = await IsPodcastStream(
feedStream,
'https://spec.fm/podcasts/design-details',
);
expect(isPodcast).to.be.true;
});
});
describe('RSS', async () => {
let isPodcast;
before(async () => {
let p = path.join(__dirname, '..', 'data', 'feed', 'techcrunch');
let feedStream = fs.createReadStream(p);
isPodcast = await IsPodcastStream(
feedStream,
'https://giant-bomcast.com/',
);
});
it('techcrunch should not be a podcast', async () => {
expect(isPodcast).to.be.false;
});
});
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/controllers/pin.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import api from '../../src/server';
import Pin from '../../src/models/pin';
import Article from '../../src/models/article';
import Episode from '../../src/models/episode';
import { loadFixture, withLogin, dropDBs } from '../utils';
describe('Pin controller', () => {
let pin;
let article;
let episode;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'pins');
pin = (await Pin.find()
.sort('_id')
.limit(1))[0];
article = (await Article.find()
.sort('_id')
.limit(1))[0];
episode = (await Episode.find()
.sort('_id')
.limit(1))[0];
});
describe('get', () => {
it('should return all pins', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(request(api).get('/pins'));
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
});
describe('get', () => {
it('should return the a single pin via /pins/:pinId', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(request(api).get(`/pins/${pin._id}`));
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
});
});
describe('get', () => {
it('should return a limited number of pins', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get('/pins')
.query({ limit: 1 }),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
expect(res.body).to.be.an('array');
});
});
describe('post', () => {
it('should create an article pin and return the hydrated article', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/pins')
.send({ article: article._id }),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
expect(res.body).to.have.property('article');
});
});
describe('post', () => {
it('should create an episode pin and return a hydrated episode', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/pins')
.send({ episode: episode._id }),
);
expect(res).to.have.status(200);
expect(res.body).to.have.property('episode');
});
});
describe('delete', () => {
it('should delete a pin', async () => {
const res = await withLogin(request(api).delete(`/pins/${pin._id}`));
expect(res).to.have.status(204);
});
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/controllers/playlist.js
================================================
import sinon from 'sinon';
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import User from '../../src/models/user';
import Playlist from '../../src/models/playlist';
import api from '../../src/server';
import logger from '../../src/utils/logger';
import { dropDBs, loadFixture, withLogin } from '../utils';
describe('Playlist controller', () => {
const otherUserId = '4342306d8e147f10f16aceaf';
let user;
let playlist;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'playlists');
user = await User.findOne({ _id: '5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf' });
playlist = await Playlist.findOne();
});
describe('listing all entries', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get('/playlists'));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
const keys = ['_id', 'user', 'name', 'episodes'];
for (const entry of response.body) {
expect(Object.keys(entry)).to.include.members(keys);
}
});
it('should filter results if query is provided', async () => {
const fileters = [
{ episode: '5b0ad37026dc3db38194e286' },
{ type: 'recommended' },
{ type: 'featured' },
];
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get('/playlists')
.query(),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
const keys = ['_id', 'user', 'name', 'episodes'];
for (const entry of response.body) {
expect(Object.keys(entry)).to.include.members(keys);
}
});
it('should return 403 when retrieving entries created by other users', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get('/playlists')
.query({ user: otherUserId }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(403);
});
it('should return 500 for invalid request', async () => {
//XXX: silensing error logs to have nice clean test output
sinon.stub(logger, 'error');
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get('/playlists')
.query({ episode: { $gte: '' } }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(500);
logger.error.restore();
});
});
describe('retrieving entry by id', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get(`/playlists/${playlist._id}`),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
const keys = ['_id', 'user', 'name', 'episodes'];
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body._id).to.be.equal(String(playlist._id));
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(String(playlist.user._id));
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(playlist.name);
//XXX: mocha seems to hang if we try to do a full compare
expect(response.body.episodes.map((e) => e._id)).to.have.all.members(
playlist.episodes.map((e) => String(e._id)),
);
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get('/playlists/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
it('should return 403 when retrieving entries created by other users', async () => {
const otherPlaylist = await Playlist.create({
user: otherUserId,
name: 'other playlist',
episodes: [],
});
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get(`/playlists/${otherPlaylist._id}`),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(403);
});
it('should return 500 for invalid request', async () => {
//XXX: silensing error logs to have nice clean test output
sinon.stub(logger, 'error');
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get('/playlists//'));
expect(response).to.have.status(500);
logger.error.restore();
});
});
describe('creating new entry', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const data = {
user: user.id,
name: 'yet other playlist',
episodes: ['5b0ad37626dc3db38194fa73'],
};
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/playlists')
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
const keys = ['_id', 'user', 'name', 'episodes'];
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
const newPlaylist = await Playlist.findOne({ name: 'yet other playlist' });
expect(response.body._id).to.be.equal(String(newPlaylist._id));
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(data.user);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(String(newPlaylist.user._id));
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(data.name);
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(newPlaylist.name);
//XXX: mocha seems to hang if we try to do a full compare
expect(response.body.episodes.map((e) => e._id)).to.have.all.members(
data.episodes,
);
expect(response.body.episodes.map((e) => e._id)).to.have.all.members(
newPlaylist.episodes.map((e) => String(e._id)),
);
});
it('should return 500 for invalid request', async () => {
//XXX: silensing error logs to have nice clean test output
sinon.stub(logger, 'error');
const data = { _id: 'Howdy pardner' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/playlists')
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(500);
logger.error.restore();
});
});
describe('updating existing entry', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const data = {
user: user.id,
name: 'Episode w/ new name',
episodes: playlist.episodes.map((e) => e._id),
};
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/playlists/${playlist._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
const keys = ['_id', 'user', 'name', 'episodes'];
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
const updatedPlaylist = await Playlist.findById(playlist._id).lean();
expect(response.body._id).to.be.equal(String(updatedPlaylist._id));
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(data.user);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(String(updatedPlaylist.user._id));
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(data.name);
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(updatedPlaylist.name);
//XXX: mocha seems to hang if we try to do a full compare
expect(response.body.episodes.map((e) => e._id)).to.have.all.members(
data.episodes.map(String),
);
expect(response.body.episodes.map((e) => e._id)).to.have.all.members(
updatedPlaylist.episodes.map((e) => String(e._id)),
);
});
it('shoudl return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put('/playlists/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef')
.send(playlist),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
it('should return 403 when updating entries created by other users', async () => {
const otherPlaylist = await Playlist.create({
user: otherUserId,
name: 'other playlist',
episodes: [],
});
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/playlists/${otherPlaylist._id}`)
.send(playlist),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(403);
});
it('should return 500 for invalid request', async () => {
//XXX: silensing error logs to have nice clean test output
sinon.stub(logger, 'error');
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete('/playlists//'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(500);
logger.error.restore();
});
});
describe('deleting entry by id', () => {
it('should return 204 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete(`/playlists/${playlist._id}`),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(204);
expect(await Playlist.findById(playlist._id)).to.be.null;
});
it('shoudl return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete('/playlists/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
it('should return 403 when deleting entries created by other users', async () => {
const otherPlaylist = await Playlist.create({
user: otherUserId,
name: 'other playlist',
episodes: [],
});
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete(`/playlists/${otherPlaylist._id}`),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(403);
});
it('should return 500 for invalid request', async () => {
//XXX: silensing error logs to have nice clean test output
sinon.stub(logger, 'error');
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete('/playlists//'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(500);
logger.error.restore();
});
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/controllers/podcast.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import api from '../../src/server';
import Podcast from '../../src/models/podcast';
import config from '../../src/config';
import { loadFixture, dropDBs, withLogin, getMockClient } from '../utils.js';
describe('Podcast controller', () => {
let podcast;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data');
podcast = await Podcast.findOne({});
expect(podcast).to.not.be.null;
});
describe('get podcast list', () => {
it('should return the right podcast feed from /podcasts', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get('/podcasts'));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.length).to.be.at.least(1);
});
});
describe('get podcast list from personalization', () => {
it('should return the right podcast feed from /podcasts?type=recommended', async () => {
const mock = getMockClient();
const opts = { user_id: '5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf', limit: 7 };
const result = { results: [{ foreign_id: `episode:${podcast.id}` }] };
mock.personalization.get.withArgs('winds_podcast_recommendations', opts).returns({ data: result });
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get('/podcasts')
.query({
type: 'recommended',
}),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.length).to.be.at.least(1);
expect(response.body[0].url).to.eq(podcast.url);
mock.personalization.get.reset();
});
});
describe('get podcast', () => {
it('should return the right rss feed from /podcasts/:podcastId', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get(`/podcasts/${podcast._id}`),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body._id).to.eq(`${podcast._id}`);
});
});
describe('add Podcast', () => {
let podcast;
it('should create podcast from https://a16z.com/podcasts/feed/', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/podcasts')
.send({ feedUrl: 'https://a16z.com/podcasts/feed/' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body).to.have.length(1);
expect(response.body[0].url).to.eq('https://a16z.com');
podcast = await Podcast.find({ url: 'https://a16z.com' });
expect(podcast).to.be.not.null;
});
it('2nd time should not create or update anything', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/podcasts')
.send({ feedUrl: 'https://a16z.com/podcasts/feed/' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body).to.have.length(1);
const podcast2 = await Podcast.find({ url: 'https://a16z.com' });
expect(podcast2).to.be.not.null;
expect(podcast2.updatedAt).to.eq(podcast.updatedAt);
});
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/controllers/rss.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import api from '../../src/server';
import RSS from '../../src/models/rss';
import config from '../../src/config';
import { loadFixture, withLogin, dropDBs, getMockClient } from '../utils';
describe('RSS controller', () => {
let rss;
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'articles');
rss = await RSS.findOne({});
expect(rss).to.not.be.null;
});
describe('get feed', () => {
it('should return the right rss feed from /rss/:rssId', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get(`/rss/${rss._id}`));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body._id).to.eq(`${rss._id}`);
});
});
describe('get RSS list', () => {
it('should return the right rss feed from /rss', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get('/rss'));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body).to.be.a('Array');
});
it('should return the right rss feed from /podcasts?type=recommended', async () => {
const mock = getMockClient();
const opts = { user_id: '5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf', limit: 7 };
const result = {
results: [
{ foreign_id: `rss:${rss.id}` },
{ foreign_id: 'rss:5ae0c71a0e7cbc4ee14a7c81' },
],
};
mock.personalization.get
.withArgs('winds_rss_recommendations', opts)
.returns({ data: result });
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.get('/rss')
.query({
type: 'recommended',
}),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.length).to.be.at.least(1);
expect(response.body[0].url).to.eq(rss.url);
mock.personalization.get.reset();
});
});
describe('add road to VR', () => {
let rss;
it('should create 3 feed from Road to VR', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/rss')
.send({ feedUrl: 'https://www.roadtovr.com/' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(201);
expect(response.body).to.have.length(3);
expect(response.body[0].url).to.eq('https://roadtovr.com');
rss = await RSS.find({ url: 'https://roadtovr.com' });
});
});
describe('add RSS feed - HN', () => {
let rss;
it('should create 1 feed from HN URL', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/rss')
.send({ feedUrl: 'https://news.ycombinator.com' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(201);
expect(response.body).to.have.length(1);
expect(response.body[0].url).to.eq('https://news.ycombinator.com');
rss = await RSS.findOne({ url: 'https://news.ycombinator.com' });
});
it('2nd time shoudl still return a response', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/rss')
.send({ feedUrl: 'https://news.ycombinator.com' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(201);
expect(response.body).to.have.length(1);
const rss2 = await RSS.findOne({ url: 'https://news.ycombinator.com' });
// but not be updated
expect(Number(rss2.updatedAt)).to.eq(Number(rss.updatedAt));
});
// TODO: enable this test once techcrunch website is fixed and won't redirect anymore
// it('creates 2 RSS feeds for Tech Crunch', async () => {
// const response = await withLogin(
// request(api)
// .post('/rss')
// .send({ feedUrl: 'https://techcrunch.com' }),
// );
// expect(response).to.have.status(201);
// expect(response.body).to.have.length(2);
// let tcRSS = await RSS.find({ url: 'https://techcrunch.com' });
// expect(tcRSS).to.have.length(2);
// });
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/controllers/tag.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import { dropDBs, loadFixture, withLogin } from '../utils';
import Tag from '../../src/models/tag';
import api from '../../src/server';
describe('Tag controller', () => {
const keys = ['_id', 'user', 'name', 'episode', 'article'];
let tag;
let tags;
let authedUser = '5b0f306d8e147f10f16aceaf';
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data', 'tags');
tags = await Tag.find({ user: authedUser });
tag = await Tag.findById('5bca58f5e4313757120c8810');
});
describe('list all tags', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get('/tags'));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.length).to.be.equal(tags.length);
expect(response.body.map((t) => t._id)).to.have.all.members(
tags.map((t) => String(t._id)),
);
for (const entry of response.body)
expect(Object.keys(entry)).to.include.members(keys);
});
});
describe('retrieving tag by id', () => {
it('should return 200 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).get(`/tags/${tag._id}`));
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body._id).to.be.equal(String(tag._id));
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(tag.name);
expect(response.body.article.map((a) => a._id)).to.have.all.members(
tag.article.map((a) => String(a._id)),
);
expect(response.body.episode.map((e) => e._id)).to.have.all.members(
tag.episode.map((e) => String(e._id)),
);
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get('/tags/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
describe('creating new tags', () => {
it('should create a new tag by name only', async () => {
const data = { name: 'newtag' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/tags')
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(data.name);
expect(response.body.episode).to.be.empty;
expect(response.body.article).to.be.empty;
});
it('should create a new tag with list of feeds', async () => {
const data = {
name: 'newNewtags',
article: ['5b0ad37226dc3db38194e5ec', '5b0ad37226dc3db38194e5ed'],
episode: ['5b0ad37026dc3db38194e286'],
};
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.post('/tags')
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(data.name);
expect(response.body.article.map((a) => a._id)).to.have.all.members(
data.article,
);
expect(response.body.episode.map((e) => e._id)).to.have.all.members(
data.episode,
);
});
});
describe('updating existing tags', () => {
it('should add article to a tag', async () => {
const data = { article: '5b0ad37226dc3db38194e5ed' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/tags/${tag._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(tag.name);
expect(response.body.article.map((a) => String(a._id))).to.include(
data.article,
);
});
it('should delete article from a tag', async () => {
const data = { article: '5b0ad37226dc3db38194e5ec', action: 'remove' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/tags/${tag._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(tag.name);
expect(response.body.article.map((a) => String(a._id))).to.not.include(
data.article,
);
});
it('should add episode to a tag', async () => {
const data = { episode: '5b0ad37626dc3db38194fa73' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/tags/${tag._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(tag.name);
expect(response.body.episode.map((e) => String(e._id))).to.include(
data.episode,
);
});
it('should delete episode from a tag', async () => {
const data = { episode: '5b0ad37626dc3db38194fa73', action: 'remove' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/tags/${tag._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(Object.keys(response.body)).to.include.members(keys);
expect(response.body.user._id).to.be.equal(authedUser);
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(tag.name);
expect(response.body.episode.map((p) => String(p._id))).to.not.include(
data.episode,
);
});
it('should update tags name', async () => {
const data = { name: 'newName' };
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/tags/${tag._id}`)
.send(data),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body.name).to.be.equal(data.name);
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put('/tags/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef')
.send({ name: 'invalid' }),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
describe('deleting tags by id', () => {
it('should return 204 for valid request', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(request(api).delete(`/tags/${tag._id}`));
expect(response).to.have.status(204);
expect(await Tag.findById(tag._id)).to.be.null;
});
it('should return 404 for invalid id', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete('/tags/5b0f306d8e147f10deadbeef'),
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/controllers/user.js
================================================
import { expect, request } from 'chai';
import api from '../../src/server';
import User from '../../src/models/user';
import { withLogin, loadFixture, getMockClient, getMockFeed, dropDBs } from '../utils';
describe('User controller', () => {
before(async () => {
await dropDBs();
await loadFixture('initial-data');
});
let authUser = {
email: 'logged_in_user@email.com',
sub: '4342306d8e147f10f16aceaf',
};
describe('retrieve user', () => {
let user;
before(async () => {
await loadFixture('user');
user = await User.findOne({ email: authUser.email });
expect(user).to.not.be.null;
});
after(async () => {
await User.remove().exec();
});
describe('valid request', () => {
it('should return 200 and the user resource, including the email field, when retrieving the authenticated user', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get(`/users/${user._id}`),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body._id).to.equal(user._id.toString());
expect(response.body.email).to.not.be.false;
expect(response.body.streamTokens).to.not.be.false;
});
it('should return 200 and the user resource, excluding the email field, when retrieving another user', async () => {
const anotherUser = await User.findOne({
email: 'another_user@email.com',
});
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get(`/users/${anotherUser.id}`),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(200);
expect(response.body._id).to.equal(anotherUser._id.toString());
expect(response.body).to.not.have.an('email');
});
});
describe('invalid requests', () => {
it('should return 404 if requested user does not exist', async () => {
const nonExistingId = '5b10e1c601e9b8702ccfb974';
expect(await User.findOne({ _id: nonExistingId })).to.be.null;
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).get(`/users/${nonExistingId}`),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(404);
});
});
describe('authentication and authorization', () => {});
});
describe('remove user', () => {
let user;
beforeEach(async () => {
await loadFixture('user');
user = await User.findOne({ email: authUser.email });
expect(user).to.not.be.null;
});
afterEach(async () => {
await User.remove().exec();
});
describe('valid request', () => {
it('should return 204 and remove the user model', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete(`/users/${user._id}`),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(204);
expect(await User.findOne({ _id: user._id })).to.be.null;
});
});
describe('authentication and authorization', () => {
it('should return 403 for unauthorized access to an existing user resource', async () => {
const anotherUser = await User.findOne({
email: 'another_user@email.com',
});
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete(`/users/${anotherUser.id}`),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(403);
expect(await User.findOne({ _id: anotherUser._id })).to.not.be.null;
});
it('should return 403 unauthorized access to a non-existing user resource', async () => {
const nonExistingId = '5b10e1c601e9b8702ccfb974';
expect(await User.findOne({ _id: nonExistingId })).to.be.null;
const response = await withLogin(
request(api).delete(`/users/${nonExistingId}`),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(403);
});
});
});
describe('update user', () => {
let user;
beforeEach(async () => {
await loadFixture('user');
user = await User.findOne({ email: authUser.email });
expect(user).to.not.be.null;
});
afterEach(async () => {
await User.remove().exec();
});
describe('valid requests', () => {
it('should return 201 for valid update', async () => {
const updatedUser = {
email: 'valid.alternative@email.com',
username: 'validusername',
name: 'Valid Name',
};
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/users/${user.id}`)
.send(updatedUser),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(201);
expect(JSON.parse(response.text)).to.include(updatedUser);
expect(await User.findOne({ _id: user.id })).to.include(updatedUser);
});
});
describe('invalid requests', () => {
it('should return 400 for invalid email', async () => {
const bodies = [
{ email: 'invalid.email.com', username: 'valid', name: 'Valid Name' },
{ email: 'invalid@email', username: 'valid', name: 'Valid Name' },
{
email: '@invalid.email.com',
username: 'valid',
name: 'Valid Name',
},
];
const requests = bodies.map(body =>
withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/users/${user.id}`)
.send(body),
authUser,
),
);
for (const response of await Promise.all(requests)) {
expect(response).to.have.status(400);
}
});
it('should return 400 for invalid username', async () => {
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/users/${user.id}`)
.send({
email: 'logged_in_user@email.com',
username: 'invalid username',
name: 'Valid Name',
}),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(400);
});
it('should return 409 for existing username', async () => {
const anotherUser = await User.findOne({
email: 'another_user@email.com',
});
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/users/${user.id}`)
.send({
email: user.email,
username: anotherUser.username,
name: user.name,
}),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(409);
});
it('should return 409 for existing email', async () => {
const anotherUser = await User.findOne({
email: 'another_user@email.com',
});
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/users/${user.id}`)
.send({
email: anotherUser.email,
username: user.username,
name: user.name,
}),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(409);
});
});
describe('authentication and authorization', () => {
it('should return 403 for unauthorized access to an existing user resource', async () => {
const anotherUser = await User.findOne({
email: 'another_user@email.com',
});
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/users/${anotherUser.id}`)
.send({}),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(403);
expect(await User.findOne({ _id: anotherUser._id })).to.not.be.null;
});
it('should return 403 for unauthorized access to a non-existing user resource', async () => {
const nonExistingId = '5b10e1c601e9b8702ccfb974';
expect(await User.findOne({ _id: nonExistingId })).to.be.null;
const response = await withLogin(
request(api)
.put(`/users/${nonExistingId}`)
.send({}),
authUser,
);
expect(response).to.have.status(403);
});
});
});
});
================================================
FILE: api/test/data/404.opml
================================================
Subscriptions
================================================
FILE: api/test/data/discovery/case.html
================================================
RSSFinder
RSSFinder
================================================
FILE: api/test/data/discovery/fail.xml
================================================
The Is Not The Feed You're Looking For
================================================
FILE: api/test/data/discovery/nourl.xml
================================================
<![CDATA[Index - 24óra]]>http://index.hu/assets/images/rss_logo.gifIndex
http://index.hu/
14435
http://index.hu/24ora/
hu-HUhttp://backend.userland.com/rssThu, 24 Dec 2015 12:19:00 +0100<![CDATA[Támogatást kaphatnak a bölcsődék a dolgozók fizetéséhez]]>
http://index.hu/gazdasag/2015/12/24/tamogatast_kaphatnak_a_bolcsodek_a_dolgozok_fizetesehez/
Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:19:00 +0100http://index.hu/gazdasag/2015/12/24/tamogatast_kaphatnak_a_bolcsodek_a_dolgozok_fizetesehez/
================================================
FILE: api/test/data/discovery/rss.xml
================================================
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Hostker LLCWed, 06 Jun 2018 18:34:55 +0000zh-CNhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6【安全公告】Intel 处理器安全漏洞公告
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https://www.90.cx/intel-bug/#commentsMon, 08 Jan 2018 18:44:19 +0000https://www.90.cx/?p=236继续阅读【安全公告】Intel 处理器安全漏洞公告]]>最近 Intel 被爆出芯片硬件设计层面的漏洞，可能导致系统信息泄露、应用跨界访问内核数据等问题。由于涉及到的 CPU 产品线涵盖 1995 年出厂的几乎所有 Intel CPU 芯片，不可能进行全球召回处理，因此只能在系统层打补丁修复这一问题。针对本次安全事件我们已经安排好运算节点修复日程表，具体时间细节请阅读近期群发的短信、邮件通知。本文将对漏洞补丁做汇总方便用户更新虚拟机系统。
漏洞编号
CVE-2017-5753
CVE-2017-5715
CVE-2017-5754
漏洞描述
现代 CPU 通常使用「预测执行」（Speculative Execution）和「分支预测」（Indirect Branch Prediction）技术实现对处理器计算资源的最大化利用。但由于这两种技术在实现上存在安全缺陷，无法通过正确判断将低权限的应用程序访存与内核高权限的访问分开，使得攻击者可以绕过内存访问的安全隔离边界，在内核中读取操作系统和其他程序的内存数据，造成敏感信息泄露，根据获取到的数据，可能会导致用户的数据隐私泄露、登陆凭证被攻击者窃取。具体信息如下：
mv /etc/apt/sources.list /etc/apt/sources.list.backup
cat>/etc/apt/sources.list<<EOF
deb http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/ubuntu/ xenial main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/ubuntu/ xenial-security main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/ubuntu/ xenial-updates main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/ubuntu/ xenial-proposed main restricted universe multiverse
deb http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/ubuntu/ xenial-backports main restricted universe multiverse
deb-src http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/ubuntu/ xenial main restricted universe multiverse
deb-src http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/ubuntu/ xenial-security main restricted universe multiverse
deb-src http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/ubuntu/ xenial-updates main restricted universe multiverse
deb-src http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/ubuntu/ xenial-proposed main restricted universe multiverse
deb-src http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/ubuntu/ xenial-backports main restricted universe multiverse
EOF
Debian 8
mv /etc/apt/sources.list /etc/apt/sources.list.backup
cat>/etc/apt/sources.list<<EOF
deb http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/debian/ jessie main non-free contrib
deb http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/debian/ jessie-updates main non-free contrib
deb http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/debian/ jessie-backports main non-free contrib
deb http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/debian-security/ jessie/updates main non-free contrib
deb-src http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/debian/ jessie main non-free contrib
deb-src http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/debian/ jessie-updates main non-free contrib
deb-src http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/debian/ jessie-backports main non-free contrib
deb-src http://mirrors-hk.hostker.net/debian-security/ jessie/updates main non-free contrib
EOF
GET / HTTP/1.1
Host: 90.cx
User-Agent:Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; WOW64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/51.0.2704.103 Safari/537.36
我们都知道 HTTPS 的作用就是加密数据，加密的过程是这样的：
客户端发起 HTTPS 连接；
服务器返回证书（公钥）；
客户端产生随机密码并使用公钥加密；
以下省略……
涉及到密码学的知识这里不多讲，只说涉及到我们开发的技术细节。在发起 HTTPS 请求的时候，上面那一串 GET 数据也是要保护的，因此服务器必需先给证书。这时问题就来了，我们还不知道用户访问的是哪个域名，如何提供对应的证书？在以前，主机商要求使用 HTTPS 的网站都必需购买独立 IP，就是这个原因。
可是我们是 CDN 厂商啊，节点是分散的啊，这怎么能忍？因此有了 SNI（Server Name Indication 服务器名称指示）。从 Windows Vista 开始的系统，都已经支持 SNI 了。而 XP 环境下，许多用户使用的是 360、猎豹等国产多核浏览器，非 IE 内核也是支持 SNI 的。
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Software Is Eating the WorldWed, 06 Jun 2018 05:55:38 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.com/https://a16z.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/cropped-a16z-favicon.png?w=32Andreessen Horowitz
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3232How Startups Get Addicted to Paid Marketing (and How to Go Beyond the Local Max)
http://andrewchen.co/paid-marketing-addiction/
Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:00:38 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=214101…]]>sonala16zMicrosoft Buys GitHub for $7.5 Billion
https://a16z.com/2018/06/04/microsoft-buys-github-for-7-5-billion/
Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:11:17 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=213988Six years ago we invested an “eye-popping” $100 million into GitHub. This was not only a Series A investment and the first institutional money ever raised by the company, but it was also the largest single check we had ever …]]>peterlevinea16zVideo: Netflix’ Ted Sarandos in Conversation with Marc Andreessen
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watch time: 22 minutes
Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos shares nuggets — from the business of streaming and creating content to making decisions about taste and culture — about the Netflix journey, in conversation with Marc Andreessen.
Based on …
]]>sonala16zYubico - Hardware Eats Security
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Thu, 31 May 2018 15:00:01 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=211583I’ve been directly or peripherally involved in the security community approaching two decades now: in the early 2000’s working with the intelligence community; as a PhD student researching networking security; subsequently at my startup Nicira where security was a major …]]>garcegarceCAMP4
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Thu, 31 May 2018 12:30:13 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=211705Biology is elegant, but it’s rarely simple. Following the completion of the $3 billion Human Genome Project in the early 2000s, scientists were surprised to discover that the human genome contained only 20,000 or so genes, accounting for less than …]]>htidnamFlyHomes
https://a16z.com/2018/05/31/flyhomes/
Thu, 31 May 2018 10:00:37 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=211711
“You can observe a lot just by watching.” –Yogi Berra
David Ricardo was born in the late 18th century, and along with Adam Smith was one of the most influential early economists, pioneering the term “comparative advantage.” A plumber is …
]]>htidnama16z Podcast: Autonomy in Service
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Sun, 27 May 2018 21:06:33 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=210237
We now live in a world where connecting the dots between intel and modeling threats has become infinitely more complex: not only is the surface area to protect larger than ever, but the entry points and issues are more diverse
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Sat, 26 May 2018 19:33:58 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=209248
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is the organization responsible for the compilation and release of the first the Panama Papers, a series of 11.5 million documents that detailed the offshore dealings of governments and individuals the world over, soon …
]]>madelynexiao1How To Democratize Healthcare: AI Gives Everyone The Very Best Doctor
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Fri, 25 May 2018 18:30:51 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=208839The greatest problem of health care in United States – the world leader in health inequality – isn’t actually about the quality of care. The greatest problem we have is access to care. According to the CDC, nearly 20% …]]>madelynexiao112 Business Lessons about Growth from Andrew Chen
https://25iq.com/2018/05/19/business-lessons-about-growth-from-andrew-chen-andreessen-horowitz/
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Agência Públicahttps://apublica.org Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:26:19 +0000pt-BRhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6OIT ainda analisa denúncia sobre reforma trabalhistahttps://apublica.org/2018/06/truco-oit-ainda-analisa-denuncia-sobre-reforma-trabalhista/ https://apublica.org/2018/06/truco-oit-ainda-analisa-denuncia-sobre-reforma-trabalhista/#respondFri, 29 Jun 2018 19:26:19 +0000http://apublica.org/?post_type=claim_review&p=48110
Crozet / Pouteau / Albouy / OIT
Reunião da 107ª Conferência Internacional do Trabalho, da OIT, em que o Brasil foi chamado a explicar mudança feita pela reforma trabalhista
A reforma trabalhista alterou disposições da Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT) e tem sido alvo de críticas, intensificadas desde que as mudanças entraram em vigor, em novembro de 2017. Denúncias de que as mudanças na lei teriam reduzido ou suprimido direitos foram apresentadas por entidades sindicais à Organização Internacional do Trabalho (OIT), agência da Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU). A principal acusação é de que a reforma fere uma convenção internacional, por conta da prevalência de acordos negociados entre patrões e alguns tipos de empregados.
A oposição, que apoia as denúncias, alega que as mudanças na legislação acarretaram a inclusão do Brasil na “lista suja” da OIT – uma relação de países que descumprem normas internacionais sobre trabalho – e ainda destaca os efeitos negativos que a alteração legislativa teria no mercado de trabalho. Já o governo comemora as decisões da organização internacional, afirmando que isentam o Brasil de violar os direitos trabalhistas.
O Truco – projeto de checagem de fatos da Agência Pública – verificou quatro frases sobre o tema, duas de autoria da senadora Ângela Portela (PDT-RR) e duas do ministro do Trabalho, Helton Yomura. As afirmações do ministro constam em um texto publicado no site do Planalto, enquanto as declarações de Portela foram feitas em sessão deliberativa no Senado, no dia 12 de junho.
“O Brasil foi incluído na ‘lista suja’ da Organização Internacional do Trabalho, a OIT.” – Ângela Portela (PDT-RR), senadora.
A senadora Ângela Portela (PDT-RR) afirmou recentemente que o Brasil foi incluído na “lista suja” da Organização Internacional do Trabalho (OIT). Essa relação traz os países que violam normas trabalhistas internacionais, segundo análise dos técnicos da entidade. O país na verdade faz parte de uma lista preliminar, e a avaliação para que seja incluído na lista definitiva ainda não terminou. Por isso, a afirmação foi considerada exagerada.
A reforma trabalhista, estabelecida pela Lei nº 13.467/2017, alterou as normas de acordos coletivos no Brasil. Os acordos individuais entre trabalhador e patrão, estabelecidos pelo artigo 444 da Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT), passaram a ter “a mesma eficácia legal e preponderância sobre os instrumentos coletivos, no caso de empregado portador de diploma de nível superior e que receba salário mensal igual ou superior a duas vezes o limite máximo dos benefícios do Regime Geral de Previdência Social”. Isso quer dizer que indivíduos com salários iguais ou superiores a R$ 11.062,62 agora podem fechar acordos diferentes daqueles mediados por entidades sindicais com empregadores.
Mesmo sendo apenas uma indicação preliminar e não uma inclusão na lista definitiva, a situação foi criticada pela defesa do governo brasileiro na 107ª Conferência Internacional do Trabalho. Na ocasião, o governo disse que “a inclusão do Brasil na lista do CAS configura um julgamento precipitado da situação brasileira antes de ouvir o governo, apesar dos padrões básicos para o processo.”
Como a análise sobre a possível violação do Brasil da Convenção nº 98 ainda não terminou, o país não está incluído na “lista suja” definitiva. Ainda assim, a denúncia foi acatada e, pelo comitê de aplicação de normas, o Brasil está sob análise entre os países suspeitos de violar convenções fundamentais, fazendo parte de uma lista preliminar. Procurada pelo Truco, a OIT não quis se pronunciar sobre o caso.
Após receber os selos, a assessoria de imprensa argumentou que a senadora não fez distinção entre lista preliminar e lista definitiva em sua fala: “Quando se fala que o Brasil foi incluído na lista suja, não se fez distinção entre ‘lista preliminar’ e ‘lista definitiva’. Se está incluído na lista preliminar…está incluído na lista. Não há qualquer exagero aí”. Há porém diferenças entre as duas listagens, conforme explicado na checagem.
“Após ouvir os argumentos dos trabalhadores, dos empregadores e do governo, a comissão decidiu apenas solicitar informações adicionais ao governo brasileiro.” – Helton Yomura, ministro do Trabalho.
O ministro do Trabalho, Helton Yomura, referiu-se em sua frase a uma decisão do Comitê da 107ª Conferência Internacional do Trabalho. Na conclusão do evento, o órgão solicitou informações adicionais ao governo sobre a reforma trabalhista brasileira e seus impactos. Essa de fato foi a única decisão tomada até o momento, mas pode resultar na inclusão do país na “lista suja” dos que violam leis trabalhistas. A posição final da OIT a respeito da mudança na legislação ainda não foi tomada e depende da resposta do Brasil. A afirmação do ministro Helton Yomura traz dados verdadeiros, mas sem contexto.
Denunciado ao Comitê de Aplicação de Normas por violar a Convenção nº 98 da OIT com a reforma trabalhista, o governo brasileiro foi convidado a se explicar durante a 107ª Conferência Internacional do Trabalho. Foram ouvidas as defesas do Ministério do Trabalho, de representantes dos empregadores e de trabalhadores.
O governo afirmou que a legislação brasileira não afeta a livre organização sindical e o direito à negociação coletiva, garantidos pelas normas da OIT. Já os representantes dos trabalhadores brasileiros afirmaram que a reforma trabalhista constitui “o ataque mais grave aos direitos sindicais e dos trabalhadores em toda a história do Brasil”. Governos de outros países e seus respectivos representantes sindicais e empregadores divergiram sobre a questão.
Dentre os argumentos do governo e de apoiadores da reforma estava o fato de que a denúncia e a análise feitas pelo Comitê de Aplicação de Normas ocorreram fora do ciclo regular de análises. Em situações normais, países que ratificam convenções da OIT, como é o caso do Brasil, devem apresentar a cada três anos um relatório a respeito da situação de cada convenção em seu país a um Comitê de Peritos. O Brasil apresentou o último relatório a respeito da Convenção nº 98 em 2016 e o próximo está previsto para 2019. A reforma trabalhista entrou em vigor no ano passado, ou seja, nesse intervalo. Assim, a situação brasileira não pôde ser analisada ainda.
Levando isso em conta, o Comitê da Conferência Internacional do Trabalho, em suas conclusões, deu um prazo de alguns meses para que o Brasil apresentasse mais informações sobre o caso. Foram pedidos esclarecimentos em dois pontos: sobre a aplicação dos princípios de negociação coletiva livre e voluntária na nova lei trabalhista; e sobre as consultas tripartites com os interlocutores sociais a respeito da reforma trabalhista, conforme apontado no relatório da conferência pela assessoria do ministério.
Isso não quer dizer, contudo, que a OIT considera que a reforma respeitou os direitos trabalhistas, como diz o Ministério do Trabalho. Só depois que o governo brasileiro apresentar as informações solicitadas é que a organização tomará uma decisão final.
A equipe do ministro foi comunicada sobre o selo e enviou a seguinte resposta: “O pedido de informações formulado para a OIT é um fato que foi amplamente noticiado. A não tomada de posição da OIT em relação às mudanças advindas com a modernização trabalhista, que entrou em vigor em novembro de 2017 (há sete meses portanto), é algo que, pelo calendário da entidade, só pode ser objeto de avaliação em 2019. A possibilidade de a OIT vir a incluir o Brasil na chamada “lista suja” pressupõe da mesma forma que a entidade pode chegar à conclusão de que a modernização trabalhista não viola direitos dos trabalhadores brasileiros, como o Ministério do Trabalho defende e que certamente será comprovado após a análise das informações prestadas. Qualquer entendimento diferente desse é pura ilação.”
“Os direitos trabalhistas têm proteção constitucional e não podem ser retirados [pela reforma trabalhista], nem há reforma da própria Constituição.” – Helton Yomura, ministro do Trabalho.
Muitos direitos trabalhistas não estão previstos na Constituição, mas na Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT) ou em outras leis ordinárias. Nem todos os direitos trabalhistas têm proteção constitucional e alguns deles foram, de fato, alterados pela reforma aprovada pelo governo do presidente Michel Temer (PMDB). Por isso, a frase é exagerada.
Procurada pelo Truco, a equipe do ministro afirma que os artigos 7º e 8º da Constituição Federal listam os direitos dos trabalhadores e de organização sindical. “Como a Constituição é norma hierarquicamente superior à CLT, os direitos ali relacionados não podem ser derrogados por norma inferior. Sequer emenda constitucional poderia derrogar esses direitos, já que se trata de cláusulas pétreas”, disse a assessoria do Ministério do Trabalho. Destacou ainda um trecho da reforma trabalhista. O artigo indicado, 611-B, atesta que nenhuma convenção ou acordo coletivo de trabalho pode suprimir ou reduzir os direitos listados ali. No entanto, o texto traz apenas uma parte dos direitos trabalhistas estabelecidos pela legislação brasileira. Não estão na lista algumas garantias previstas em leis ordinárias, nem a totalidade das disposições contidas na CLT.
O artigo 611-A, no entanto, traz disposições opostas. Nele estão listados os direitos trabalhistas que podem ser alterados a partir da vigência da nova legislação. No grupo de direitos que podem ser negociados por meio de convenção coletiva ou acordo coletivo de trabalho estão aspectos importantes como tempo de jornada de trabalho, adesão ao Programa Seguro-Emprego (PSE), enquadramento do grau de insalubridade e intervalo intrajornada.
A advogada Adriana Giori de Barros, do escritório Bertolucci e Ramos Gonçalves, afirma que os direitos constitucionais não foram reduzidos pela reforma trabalhista. Ela no entanto destaca que a Constituição Federal define as linhas gerais dos direitos dos trabalhadores, enquanto a CLT é o principal instrumento regulamentador das relações de trabalho.
Professor de direito trabalhista da Universidade de São Paulo (USP) e sócio do Siqueira Castro, Otávio Pinto e Silva concorda com a classificação das legislações. Para ele, a Constituição, norma de hierarquia superior, estabelece um parâmetro de proteção mínima, mas as especificidades ficam a cargo da CLT. “Há muitos direitos que estão abaixo da Constituição e que numa alteração da CLT você pode limitar ou reduzir”, explica.
Um exemplo dado pelo professor é a legislação que determina as modalidades de contratação de trabalhadores no Brasil. Enquanto o artigo 7º da Constituição determina que o salário mínimo fixado em lei e nacionalmente unificado é um direito de todos os trabalhadores, a nova CLT permite o pagamento de vencimentos inferiores ao salário mínimo para empregados no regime de trabalho intermitente. O contrato de trabalho intermitente, aquele que ocorre de modo esporádico, em dias alternados ou por apenas algumas horas, prevê remuneração por período trabalhado, e não mensal.
“Nesse caso, as condições da nova legislação são menos favoráveis para o trabalhador”, afirma Silva. “Não foi necessária uma alteração constitucional para criar uma situação mais vulnerável porque a regulamentação dos tipos de contrato consta na CLT, e não na Constituição.”
Barros destaca, no entanto, que muitos direitos não podem ser negociados. É o caso da licença maternidade e paternidade, da aposentadoria, do décimo terceiro salário e da indenização rescisória do Fundo de Garantia do Tempo de Serviço (FGTS). Esses e outros direitos estão listados no artigo 611-B da lei que institui a reforma trabalhista. Trata-se do trecho indicado pela assessoria de imprensa do ministro do Trabalho como fonte para a afirmação de Yomura.
O argumento de que os direitos trabalhistas estão previstos na Constituição e que, portanto, a aprovação da reforma trabalhista não interfere neles, é usado pela base governista há algum tempo. Em junho de 2017, o Truco verificou uma frase do senador petista Paulo Paim sobre o tema. Na ocasião, Paim defendia que muitos direitos relevantes não estão documentados na Constituição, mas em outras leis ordinárias. A frase foi considerada verdadeira.
Segundo a advogada Fabiola Marques, professora de direito do trabalho na Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) consultada na verificação da afirmação de Paim, os direitos trabalhistas mais importantes estão na CLT e em algumas leis ordinárias. “O que a reforma está fazendo é justamente alterar esses direitos”, afirmou.
Ao ser comunicada sobre o selo, a assessoria de imprensa do ministro do Trabalho contestou o resultado: “Direitos basilares de proteção ao trabalhador estão previstos no artigo 7º da Constituição, passíveis de mudança apenas por emenda constitucional. O artigo e seus incisos garantem direitos como FGTS, 13º salário, férias, aviso prévio, descanso semanal remunerado, adicional de trabalho noturno, jornada máxima de trabalho de oito horas diárias e 44 semanais, hora extra com adicional de no mínimo 50% em relação à hora normal de trabalho, irredutibilidade de vencimentos, licenças maternidade e paternidade, aposentadoria, adicional por insalubridade, veto ao trabalho de menores de 16 anos, exceto na qualidade de aprendiz, a partir dos 14 anos, proibição de discriminação de salário ou critério de contratação de portadores de deficiências, proteção contra dispensa arbitrária ou sem justa causa, reconhecimento das convenções e acordos coletivos de trabalho, salário mínimo. O artigo 8º, por sua vez, garante a livre atividade sindical e associação sindical dos trabalhadores, sem a tutela do Estado, o artigo 9º assegura o direito de greve. Já o artigo 10º garante aos trabalhadores e empregadores a participação em colegiados de órgãos públicos em que são discutidas e deliberadas questões profissionais ou previdenciárias de interesse das categorias profissionais, e o 11º permite a eleição de um representante dos trabalhadores nas empresas com mais de 200 funcionários.”
“A reforma [trabalhista] de Temer já está produzindo efeitos. O emprego está cada vez mais precário, com menos carteira assinada e mais autônomos e contratos intermitentes.” – Ângela Portela (PDT-RR), senadora.
Os dados disponíveis hoje não mostram os efeitos da reforma trabalhista. Como as mudanças entraram em meio a uma situação de crise econômica e estão em vigor desde 11 de novembro – ou seja, são ainda recentes –, não há indicações estatísticas que permitam separar o que foi causado pela retração e o que está relacionado à mudança na lei. Isso ocorre tanto com os números mais recentes do Cadastro Geral de Empregados e Desempregados (Caged), do Ministério do Trabalho, como com os da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (Pnad) Contínua, do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). A afirmação de Ângela Portela (PDT-RR) é impossível de provar.
A parlamentar citou como fonte da afirmação de que há menos vagas com carteira assinada uma reportagem que cita dados da Pnad Contínua. De acordo com o levantamento do IBGE, existiam 32,9 milhões pessoas empregadas com carteira assinada no primeiro trimestre deste ano (janeiro-fevereiro-março). Em relação aos três últimos meses de 2017, o número caiu 1,2%, ou seja, houve uma redução de 408 mil vagas. Embora o dado seja verdadeiro, essa redução não pode ser atribuída à reforma trabalhista. “Existe um efeito de sazonalidade no início do ano. É comum o desemprego subir”, diz Cimar Azeredo, coordenador de Trabalho e Rendimento do IBGE. “Os indicadores da Pnad Contínua até agora divulgados não conseguem separar o que foi causado pela reforma trabalhista e o que foi provocado pela crise.”
Uma das maneiras de verificar o impacto da reforma, segundo Azeredo, seria analisar os números sobre trabalho intermitente, que foi formalizado com a última reforma. Ele é definido como a prestação de serviços não contínua, que pode acontecer com alternância de períodos determinados e independe do tipo de atividade do contratado e do empregador.
Também não é possível afirmar que houve um aumento de trabalhadores autônomos após a reforma trabalhista, já que houve uma estabilidade no contingente desta classe nos últimos dois trimestres analisados pela Pnad Contínua. A pesquisa identifica o total de trabalhadores por conta própria (indivíduos com empreendimento próprio, sem empregados remunerados). No trimestre de novembro-dezembro-janeiro, havia 23.182.000 trabalhadores nessa condição. No período seguinte (fevereiro-março-abril), o número ficou em 23.025.000. Para a Pnad, essa diferença de 157 mil (0,7%) é considerada como estável.
A assessoria da senadora contestou o resultado da checagem ao ser informada da classificação: “No que se refere à reforma trabalhista, o que se diz é: ‘O emprego está cada vez mais precário, com menos carteira assinada e mais autônomos e contratos intermitentes’. Todos os levantamentos relativos a mercado de trabalho, inclusive – e especialmente – os oficiais, como o Caged, confirmam textualmente essa afirmação. É evidente, portanto, que até agora a reforma trabalhista não produziu efeitos que revertam esse quadro, como era seu objetivo. Lógica elementar. Sobre o que acontecerá no futuro, não existe bola de cristal e, então, aí sim é impossível provar.” Como a checagem mostrou, no entanto, os dados do IBGE ou do Caged não mostram se houve algum impacto causado pela reforma trabalhista.
]]>https://apublica.org/2018/06/truco-oit-ainda-analisa-denuncia-sobre-reforma-trabalhista/feed/0Sob constante ameaçahttps://apublica.org/2018/06/video-sob-constante-ameaca/ https://apublica.org/2018/06/video-sob-constante-ameaca/#respondMon, 25 Jun 2018 13:52:52 +0000http://apublica.org/?post_type=video&p=47734Nas grandes cidades brasileiras, as mulheres não ocupam o espaço urbano da mesma forma que os homens, por medo da violência de gênero. Tendem a evitar lugares como becos, pontes e passarelas, pensam horários e roupas antes de sair de casa e fazem desvios em seus caminhos, enquanto essas não são preocupações masculinas. Este medo, assim como as afetividades e a subjetividade na forma de ocupar a cidade, dão a tônica ao documentário.
Foram gravadas entrevistas com mulheres cis, trans, homens trans, mulheres brancas, negras, migrantes, deficientes visuais e cadeirantes e uma pesquisa online com 2590 respostas trouxe dados impressionantes como o de que 89% das mulheres não anda em becos e 93% evita andar a noite pela cidade.
“Sob Constante Ameaça” cria um suspense contínuo – vivenciado pelas mulheres em suas rotinas reais e traduzido na fala de uma delas: “Uma das coisas que é muito comum, é eu não saber se vou voltar inteira pra casa”. O filme possui planos que podem ser vistos tanto na perspectiva das personagens quanto na de um possível agressor, colocando o expectador em um lugar de tensão.
]]>https://apublica.org/2018/06/video-sob-constante-ameaca/feed/0Mulheres e o direito à cidadehttps://apublica.org/2018/06/mulheres-e-o-direito-a-cidade/ https://apublica.org/2018/06/mulheres-e-o-direito-a-cidade/#respondMon, 25 Jun 2018 13:52:10 +0000http://apublica.org/?p=48091A entrevista aconteceu na Casa Pública, no lançamento do minidoc “Sob Constante Ameaça” e contou com as opiniões da urbanista e arquiteta Tainá de Paula e da fundadora do escritório coletivo de arquitetura “Terceira Margem”, Iazana Guizzo, com condução da repórter da Pública Andrea Dip.
Andrea Dip – Vocês acham que a cidade tem catracas para as mulheres? E essas catracas são diferentes dependendo das interseccionalidades?
Tainá de Paula – Vou me apresentar. Sou a Tainá de Paula, arquiteta e urbanista. E, na verdade, eu debato essas assimetrias de gênero a partir das desigualdades sociais postas. A cidade acaba sendo um grande território de opressão de um modo geral – de classe, raça e gênero. Inclusive, uma mulher, provavelmente negra, fala desse racismo e do machismo que sofre em um off do filme [o minidoc “Sob Constante Ameaça” exibido antes da conversa] e achei super interessante porque é exatamente isso. Uma mulher negra, de determinada faixa social e determinada idade tem a percepção da cidade de uma forma totalmente diferente que uma mulher branca de determinada classe social tem. Isso está posto, está colocado. E acho também que esse não pertencimento, essa catraca que nunca roda para as mulheres parte muito da não inserção das mulheres no próprio pensamento da cidade. Inicialmente, os primeiros planejadores, os primeiros construtores, os primeiros pensadores da cidade foram homens e, concretamente, elas foram pensadas a partir dessa lógica e dessa métrica. Se a gente for parar para pensar no Rio de Janeiro, mulheres ricas eram vistas no centro da cidade em determinadas ruas, onde elas poderiam comprar, Rua do Ouvidor e tal. Mas era da carruagem para casa, da casa para aquela rua e acabou. Quem trabalhava, quem exercia o comando e tinha livre circulação nessa cidade era o homem. E as mulheres negras pós-escravas, por exemplo, foram proibidas de circular “rebolativas”. Tem um decreto municipal que fala da forma como as mulheres negras rebolavam no centro do Rio de Janeiro, foram proibidas de andar “rebolativas”. Esse não pertencimento desse corpo feminino na sua plenitude, na sua forma completa de ser e estar, rebolando ou não, sendo força de trabalho ou não nessa cidade também criou a cultura desse não pertencimento. A mulher ter paridade nesse pensar urbano é fundamental para a gente definir outras formas de ser na cidade.
Iazana Guizzo – Eu sou da Terceira Margem, também sou arquiteta e urbanista. A Terceira Margem é um coletivo e escritório de arquitetura que se propõe a fazer de um outro modo esse pensar, em uma lógica que a gente defende como feminina. Eu queria chamar atenção, indo de encontro ao que você está falando para a espacialidade dos lugares onde vocês apresentam o filme, e que vêm justamente dessas entrevistas que você faz no início, onde as mulheres já dão a dica de que não querem habitar, não conseguem habitar, melhor dizendo. Eu fiquei pensando aqui que esses espaços não são desenhados nem para os homens. São espaços desenhados para os carros, para uma cidade que precisa circular, onde a mercadoria precisa circular. Então, são espaços que não são nem pensados para as pessoas. Então, qual é a lógica ali? A lógica é de uma cidade funcionalista, onde à noite, então, não tem uso, é uma lógica do automóvel, é uma lógica do desenho que não pensa a cidade, pensa um edifício isolado. E isso, para mim, acho que revela alguma coisa que é o espaço como produção de subjetividade, a gente desenha uma cidade que produz corpos funcionais, automáticos, que não estão sensíveis a determinadas questões, e isso tudo também é masculino. Quando você traz a ideia de que é pior para a mulher negra, com certeza é pior para a mulher negra. É pior para a mulher negra pobre? Com certeza é pior para a mulher negra pobre. É opressivo para os homens, é opressivo mais ainda para as mulheres, é opressivo mais ainda para as mulheres negras, é opressivo mais ainda para as mulheres negras pobres.
Andrea Dip – Sim, são essas interseccionalidades. Esses espaços são ruins inclusive para os homens, mas o homem, se deixar a carteira em casa, por exemplo, resolveu seu problema, que é o medo de ser assaltado. Se a gente estiver assim, do jeito que a gente está, sem nada no bolso, a gente vai ter medo de violência de gênero, que é outra coisa, é um outro medo. Daí gostaria de fazer outra pergunta: A gente faz essa discussão de que a cidade deveria ser mais pensada para as mulheres, um outro tipo de espaço, circulação, pensado uma outra maneira, mas esses espaços de confinamento são ameaçadores por conta da misoginia, por conta do social? Por exemplo, se a gente pensar esses mesmos espaços em outros lugares que talvez não tenham uma violência de gênero tão forte, será que eles são tão ameaçadores? De fato, a gente deveria repensar os espaços por conta da violência de gênero ou esses espaços são ameaçadores por causa dessa violência?
Tainá de Paula – Eu acho que são as duas coisas. A gente tem uma lógica misógina, um machismo estrutural, não debatido de forma suficiente na sociedade, e existe o que a gente chama de erro de projeto mesmo, deu errado. Uma coisa que me chamou a atenção [no filme] e que eu fiquei enlouquecida porque eu conheço uma empresa que faz exatamente aquele modelo de passarela de dois metros.
Andrea Dip –Gaiola, aquele gaiolão [passarelas fechadas mostradas no filme].
Tainá de Paula – Gaiola. Na forma como a sociedade se estabelece hoje, aquilo é um grande separador urbano, um grande enclave urbano, você não vê a pessoa que passa. E isso automaticamente se torna, nesse cenário de incerteza de segurança, claro, um ponto de insegurança central no tecido urbano desse território. E para as mulheres, nessa lógica misógina, passa automaticamente a ser um ponto onde a violência sexual pode ser aplicada e pode ser realizada. A gente também não tem um protocolo de segurança pública pensado para as mulheres, a Guarda Municipal deveria ter protocolo de segurança específico para violência de gênero e não tem. As criança têm, antigamente se tinha a figura do Guarda Municipal anti-capacitista para os possíveis portadores de deficiência da cidade, tem a Guarda Municipal, parte dela voltada para o turista, mas não tem Guarda Municipal especializada em violência de gênero. Então, as mulheres também precisam refletir sobre esse apagamento da condição feminina, dos corpos femininos. Paralelo a isso, eu acho também que existe na cidade, um pouco até do que já falamos, essa concepção de que estruturalmente a cidade é de todos, e todos é muita coisa, e todos vira ninguém quando você não repensa o planejamento urbano para os vários segmentos sociais. Acho que o planejamento urbano e os estudos preliminares de projetos de urbanismo e de arquitetura não refletem no Brasil as dificuldades e deficiências dos locais. As cidades que a gente tem hoje são um reflexo do nosso não-debate. A gente investe em transportes públicos de massa que não transportam determinada classe social, a gente tem metrô, o VLT, quantos negros conseguem pagar transporte público no Brasil e no Rio de Janeiro, especificamente, que é um dos transportes mais caros e mais não-inteligentes? A plateia começa a rir e o riso é de nervoso! Do ponto de vista de segurança das mulheres, as estações de trem são recordistas no índice de estupro ou de assédio, porque a partir de determinado momento ou horário elas ficam totalmente escuras em um perímetro de 600 metros. São Paulo tem um estudo de planejamento super interessante sobre mobilidade incluindo as mulheres, e está provado que as mulheres andam muito mais a pé, porque levam seus filhos na escola, nos postos de saúde, e a cidade não está preparada para isso. Acho que não está no projeto, não está no planejamento porque existe uma lógica estrutural que é machista e que nega o debate. E se eu não tenho debate, eu não tenho o reflexo disso no projeto.
Iazana Guizzo – Eu acho também que é uma combinação. Um fato que eu acho que é claro é: cidade vazia é cidade perigosa. Então, se a gente tem uma combinação social, machista, que leva à violência, se isso estiver vazio, vai ser perigoso.
Andrea Dip – Ou com muitos homens, né? Porque as mulheres também falam isso, “eu não passo onde tem muito homem”.
Iazana Guizzo – Sim, já sou acuada, né? Então, esse desenho de cidade que é uma cidade que não tem gente, não tem circulação. Eu falo isso porque eu tive a oportunidade de fazer um doutorado-sanduíche na França e foi uma coisa que me chamou muito a atenção, que lá cidade vazia é cidade segura, mesmo em Paris. O meu corpo não aceitava isso porque eu já entrava em estado de alerta, exatamente isso que a gente viu no filme. Respondendo bem diretamente a sua pergunta: acho que, evidentemente, uma certa espacialidade tem a ver, mas combinada com um certo arranjo social, cultural de um território. Uma coisa é a gente ocupar a cidade que está aí, o que é quase como uma espécie de redução de danos à situação que a gente vive, que é de não poder ocupar essa cidade. Vamos dizer assim, uma cidade feita por um pensamento funcionalista, machista, autoritário, capitalista. O que é defender uma cidade das mulheres? O que é isso? O que seria um desenho produzido por uma outra lógica? Esse desafio, eu tenho pensado nele há um tempo, e me evoca muito a ideia de a gente pensar uma outra cosmovisão com isso. Quando o Eduardo Ribeiro de Castro vai falar de uma perspectiva ameríndia em relação a uma perspectiva eurocêntrica, e que ele vai dizer “O que é o rio? É uma entidade”. Nessas cidades em que a gente está vivendo são esgotos, começa por aí, como é que uma entidade vira esgoto? Porque eu acho que defender uma perspectiva feminina é defender uma perspectiva da terra. Das árvores, dos rios, de um certo modo de estar no mundo que não é um… o Eduardo vai falar isso em relação à perspectiva Yanomami, a diferença de enxergar a Terra como um ser vivo, que respira, em contraponto a um lugar de onde eu extraio materiais e deposito lixo tóxico.
Andrea Dip – Vou aproveitar que você propõe isso e perguntar a mesma coisa para a Tainá: como seria uma cidade pensada para as mulheres?
Tainá de Paula – Em uma lógica utopista de cidade, que é tão importante para os urbanistas principalmente, a gente precisa fazer o exercício de ir na radicalidade do projeto para conseguir voltar no possível, e é um exercício que eu costumo fazer muito. Como lógica utopista de cidade, acho que a gente pode pensar cidades obviamente inclusivas e cidades que sejam, na sua gênese, fontes de transformações sociais, e que as pessoas consigam escolher, vivenciar e dividir as suas transformações, que isso seja um processo coletivo. Isso tem que ser feito de uma forma horizontal. Acho que o urbanismo africano vem ensinando muito isso, de como você usa matrizes culturais e matrizes sociais para pensar e refletir como eu ocupo esse território de uma forma que pode ser espontânea, em certa medida, mas que necessariamente escuta esse povo e essa forma de pensar e agir. Lá é muito comum a gente ter casas de parto junto com biblioteca, junto com escola, que é junto com unidade habitacional, esses espaços não podem ser tão pensados de forma funcional e distante. É fundamental ter uma cidade que não exclua isso, como é o caso das cidades brasileiras por exemplo, que investiu ao longo dos anos nessa lógica casa grande/senzala, e só substituiu para cidade satélite/centro altamente urbanizado e descaracterizado da sua potência original de subúrbio, cidades do interior, de cidade periurbana, que nos afasta de uma lógica de agricultura familiar, que nos afastou de uma lógica de tempo maior com a família. A gente precisa pensar em como essa nova urbanidade, essa nova forma de ocupação acabou nos distanciando do que é esse ser brasileiro, que é o sujeito que plantava mandioca no seu quintal em Quintino e agora não planta mais porque vendeu metade do lote ou criou-se um prédio no lugar daquele lote maravilhoso que ele tinha. E não só a classe média, mas os pobres tiveram muito impacto nessa mudança, nessa transformação da forma de moradia e como se alimenta, como vive, como se relaciona. A gente está no Rio de Janeiro, onde a Rocinha tem esse nome porque concretamente as pessoas tinham roçados nos seus lotes. Eu acredito muito nesse retorno não dessa imagem lúdica, perdida ou dessa caricatura desse viver brasileiro, mas em uma outra possibilidade, em outra forma de vida mais espaçada, que possibilite, por exemplo, crianças conseguirem ter acesso a ensino integral que funcione como um CEU, que permita um outro ritmo e outro acesso a várias culturas e a sua própria cultura, que permita que eu tenha hortas orgânicas internas nesse lote. Eu acredito que a estrutura urbana tem que ser injetada de lembretes e marcadores de uma vida possível. E a gente precisa começar a pensar esses espaços como potencial de transformação. E nessa estrutura capitalista do carro, que a Iazana colocou muito bem, que exclui homens, mulheres, crianças, todo mundo, a gente precisa criar os espaços de respiro que sejam verdes ou que sejam espaços coletivos.
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Andrea Dip, Iazana Guizzo e Tainá de Paula conversaram sobre como o o medo de assédio e violência de gênero influenciam a forma que as mulheres ocupam a cidade
Andrea Dip – Voltando um pouco, como vocês acham que essa violência de gênero, com todas as suas interseccionalidades, se imprime nos nossos afetos, como ela se imprime na forma como a gente se relaciona com a cidade, de forma subjetiva?
Iazana Guizzo – Eu acho que o nosso corpo é produzido. Não há uma naturalidade, não somos naturais. Eu aposto em uma produção de subjetividade. Então todas as nossas práticas, os encontros ao longo da existência vão produzindo um certo modo de estar no mundo, uma certa maneira de sentir, de ver, de viver, de pensar, nada disso nasceu com a gente de fato. Há perspectivas que pensam isso, eu não penso, e a beleza de pensar assim é que a gente pode mudar, não há algo determinado, fechado em si. Então, nesse sentido, a produção do corpo da mulher é absolutamente tomada por machismo desde o início. se a gente começa a cavoucar, e acho que esse levante feminista está super forte, e a gente começa a conversar sobre isso, e a gente começa a pensar uma série de acordos tácitos que vão fazer com que nós mesmas nos causemos alguma espécie de repressão sem que isso precise ser dito. Você pega um relacionamento entre homem e mulher, por exemplo. Uma série de condutas que você toma sem ninguém ter te pedido para tomar, mas é adequado, é correto, é visto com bons olhos, é uma produção da sua família, é uma produção do bairro, é uma produção da novela, é uma produção do cinema, está em todo lugar. Como a gente vem disputando a cidade, quando você transgride algum desses acordos tácitos é que você percebe que ele é um acordo tácito. Nessa ocupação, nessa disputa pelo seu corpo, “meu corpo, minhas regras”, você vai, então, se defrontar com isso. Acho que a Tainá que sabe esses dados mas o Brasil é um dos países mais machistas do mundo, e a violência contra a mulher está muito longe de ser só de chegar às vias de fato, de chegar a ser estuprada, por exemplo. A violência está em não poder existir, não poder ocupar os lugares, ou quando pode ocupar, tem que ocupar na lógica masculina. Se eu sou arquiteta, eu sou arquiteta do concreto, eu uso roupas pretas, roupas específicas, sigo a linha de uma determinada arquitetura que garanta que as coisas reconheçam “ah, ela com certeza é arquiteta”. Mas vai você experimentar um modo singular de fazer as coisas. Porque eu acho que, quando a gente se coloca como minoria, e aí em um sentido deleuziano de se colocar contra o hegemônico, o menor é o que não está dado, é o que não é o modelo hegemônico, é o contra-hegemônico, só te resta a experimentação, e a experimentação vai sempre ser, de alguma maneira, desconfiada, errada. Dua mulheres andando na rua de mão dada, mulher saindo de maiô no Carnaval, que absurdo!
Andrea Dip – Mulher andando sozinha à noite. Você só precisa estar ali, seu corpo ali à noite já é errado, já é estranho.
Iazana Guizzo – E aí o bonito é que a cada coisinha dessa que a gente faz, a gente disputa a cidade. É uma disputa, é uma resistência é é o instaurar de um outro modus operandi ali na cidade. Por isso que é tão importante esse levante, tão importante a gente se encontrar, tão importante a gente de fato instaurar outras práticas. A disputa pela bicicleta na cidade também tem a ver com isso, entre outras coisas.
Pública – Vocês acham que esse medo é consequência de uma sociedade patriarcal, consequência de uma misoginia, no sentido de “por ser assim, estamos com medo” ou vocês acham que isso é uma ferramenta de dominação? Que isso não acontece por acaso e não é por acaso que a gente tem medo de andar na rua, que mandam a gente para casa, que não ocupamos os espaços que achamos que deveríamos ocupar. Vocês acham que isso é uma consequência dessa misoginia ou que isso é uma ferramenta de dominação de fato?
Tainá de Paula – De novo, acho que são as duas coisas, mas acho que esse modelo da dominação está diretamente ligado à opressão e à lógica machista de pensar esse corpo feminino. E aí, falando também do meu lugar de feminista marxista, e achando que a grande sacada do capitalismo é transformar o corpo da mulher em mercadoria em determinado ponto, em certa medida, seja ela passada através de um dote, seja ela sendo valorizada pela existência ou não de um hímen, seja ela sendo valorizada a partir de uma pele diáfana, pelas formas como ela se sociabiliza, se estão próximas de uma certa cultura eurocêntrica, e aí na lógica de aproximação de uma teoria branca, eurocêntrica, indo no gráfico, uma mulher negra pós-escrava, está na base dessa pirâmide de ranking entre mulheres, e a lógica de ranqueamento de corpos é uma lógica extremamente machista porque homens não passam por esse ranqueamento, na lógica capitalista todos estão em pé de igualdade, na lógica meritocrática, porque a gente sabe também que não existe esse igualdade entre os corpos de homens também. Algumas feministas colocam esse debate de que homens também passam por essa lógica patriarcal, esse marcador. Eu não chego a tanto, mas concordo que existe um debate a ser feito em relação ao corpo masculino também, e é um debate que eu faço por exemplo em relação aos corpos de homens negros, à luz do hiperencarceramento, genocídio da população e principalmente dos jovens negros. Mas voltando às mulheres, acho que esse isolamento das mulheres na categoria “mercadoria” fez com que, concretamente, isso fosse reproduzido na sociedade como objetificação. E aí, pegando esse objeto que ganha valor maior ou menor do ponto de vista financeiro, de potencial econômico que pode ser extraído naquela mercadoria, as mulheres se acostumaram consciente e inconscientemente a se tratar e se autorreferenciar na sociedade como objeto. Então a cultura da estética, a cultura do ranqueamento entre mulheres, isso tudo na verdade são subitens, sub-caixinhas nessa lógica capitalista de pensar os corpos. Eu sou uma feminista anticapitalista por essência, nosso gargalo central está aí. Por isso que em determinados momentos, quando eu vejo o feminismo caminhando para uma lógica muito liberal de pensar a individualidade, eu me incomodo muito. É claro que também não devemos perder de vista a garantia da identidade, e aí eu falo também do meu lugar de fala de mulher negra, vejo também que foi muito importante o feminismo negro pensar esses corpos individualmente e pensar a sua própria identidade. A gente precisa, no campo do mulherio preto, pensar nessa nova estética, que foi uma estética negada e que a gente tem que dar conta e dizer “não vamos questionar o tombamento da Karol Conká, deixa ela ser rica e poderosa porque é o que temos”. Se a gente for começar a criticar esse tipo de individualidade, a gente também precisa discutir antes por que é que essa individualidade foi negada, um pouco por aí. Por que é que esse corpo perdeu importância e agora ele exige uma importância, que é um pouco esse marcador que a gente precisa entender também. Mas acho que estamos em um momento, e eu tenho muita dificuldade de falar aqui “a culpa é da Primavera” porque as feministas históricas ficam uma arara comigo, mas a gente está em um momento que ainda é uma grande “ondona” da Primavera, a gente não pode deixar de falar sobre isso. A minha saída do armário está muito marcada na Primavera. Eu sempre fiz um namoro com o movimento de mulheres, principalmente as mulheres negras, mas é a partir da onda da Primavera que eu vejo, não só eu, mas várias outras mulheres se reivindicando mulheres feministas, no meu caso, mulheres feministas negras interseccionais. Acho que o clique é muito latente nessa época, e no Brasil não é diferente. E acho que a gente tem que surfar literalmente nessa onda para transformar esse novo comum, de a mulher não se entender, não querer se garantir como mercadoria.
Maria Bia – Onde é que entra, na visão de vocês, o direito das pessoas em situação de rua? E, dentro desse quadro, o direito das mulheres e crianças que vivem em situação de rua?
Pablo –Tenho uma professora que veio da República Tcheca que fala que, ao vir para o Rio, teve que aprender a ter medo da cidade, que lá ela não tinha medo da cidade. Mas, ao mesmo tempo, trata-se de um país do Leste Europeu tremendamente conservador e com um problema sério de tráfico humano e violência doméstica, o que leva o Brasil a ter a peculiaridade do assédio na rua como uma coisa muito forte na questão da misoginia. A demonstração da misoginia se dá pelo assédio, enquanto outros não são necessariamente assim, mas também são conservadores.
Iazana Guizzo – Se a gente tivesse uma cidade mais democrática, uma cidade minimamente estruturada, a gente não teria tanto esse modo de morar que, por um lado, nas condições em que a gente está, vive muita opressão, todos nós convivemos com isso. É gritante o aumento da população de rua no rio. E demonstra muito que isso não é uma questão só de opção, mas também pode vir a ser. E aí, acho que é essa a sua pergunta, a possibilidade de dar diferença em qualquer radicalidade desde que ela não seja fascista, se não vira um relativismo fascista, que também é um perigo. Mas uma garantia de que é possível habitar a cidade de muitas maneiras, inclusive questionando a cidade, o que eu acho que também tem nesse modo de morar, e que não é de hoje. A Grécia Clássica tinha essas figuras já para questionar. E aí, esse debate entra como por exemplo outros debates que trazem um pouco isso, que é a luta antimanicomial, por exemplo, que vai dizer assim “nos interessam diversos modos de viver, não só porque ‘ah, que legal, a gente não vai prender as pessoas que são diferentes'”, o que seria o mínimo, mas porque esses modos de vida singulares nos interrogam, nos colocam questões, nos deslocam desses modos absolutamente automáticos de viver. Então a diferença nos interessa enquanto cidade, quanto mais diferença, mais produção de criação, de liberdade, de existência.
Tainá de Paula – Acho exatamente isso, e acho que o Estado precisa ser, falando claramente, aparelhado para lidar com as diferenças e as multiplicidades. Se a gente pega estados liberais, e aí falando de Estados Unidos de novo, a população de rua norte-americana, tem um trabalho de assistência social muito bem estabelecido que lida com essa diversidade. Existem hotéis públicos, abrigos públicos, modelos de praça-abrigo. Existem outras formas de você lidar com a população de rua que não o aprisionamento, que não a locomoção para outro município, que é uma prática fascista clássica do Rio de Janeiro especificamente. E São Paulo agora com o Dória, meus pêsames. Internação compulsória, criminalização automática, esterilização compulsória, incêndio, enfim. Existem práticas concretas, estabelecidas, e outras veladas, que são automaticamente inseridas nesse estado enlouquecido, fascista que a gente tem hoje. Acho que a gente precisa ampliar o debate, pegando o gancho também da população de rua, de como essas formas não estão visibilizadas porque nós não fazemos o debate do tema. Não existe lá grandes comoções quando mendigos são removidos, por exemplo. Pelo contrário, as pessoas ligam para que os seus mendigos, a população de rua seja removida dos bairros. Eles são alocados para outro bairro, para outra cidade. Precisa estabelecer também a discussão coletiva desse modelo do Estado, e aí pegando o gancho de quem falou de como esse Estado dialoga, como esse Estado atua, ou quais políticas públicas esse Estado deveria tomar. O Estado, gente, infelizmente é o reflexo de como a sociedade se estabelece e se comporta. Se temos uma sociedade racista, automaticamente esse Estado será racista. Se temos um Estado fascista e conservador, automaticamente esse Estado será fascista e conservador. Existe uma ocupação da elite burguesa escravagista, homofóbica e racista? Existe. Mas existe também o período curto, mas existente e democrático nesse país, e já vimos, estamos vendo que é através do voto, o pior da nossa sociedade foi catapultado para esse lugar da institucionalidade.
Andrea Dip – Inclusive o Congresso mais conservador…
Tainá de Paula – … visto antes na história desse país. É importante a gente falar sobre isso porque se, de fato, existe a máquina econômica que gera quadros e faz com que esses quadros ocupem os espaços de representação, existe um não incômodo social sobre esses quadros. Ninguém sai pedindo a cassação do Bolsonaro, por exemplo. Nenhum petição pública, nenhuma comoção, no seio da sociedade, discutiu a atuação do Bolsonaro nos últimos quatro anos de Congresso. Ao contrário, ele tem um índice considerável de votantes e ainda não está em campanha eleitoral. É só a imagem dele que está sendo projetada e, infelizmente, as aberrações que ele fala. A gente precisa discutir com a sociedade, existe uma tarefa social a ser feita, e o conservadorismo está encontrando brechas e formas de se consolidar. No meu ativismo feminista eu acompanhei, no último ano, as aprovações dos planos municipais e estaduais de Educação, na rede feminista nacional. E saibam vocês que em 86% dos municípios que estruturam o estado do Brasil a palavra “gênero” foi retirada dos planos municipais de educação, inclusive nas casas legislativas do Rio de Janeiro. É importante a gente falar sobre isso. O plano municipal da cidade do Rio de Janeiro tem frases do tipo “gênero alimentício nas escolas”, e a frase ficou “alimentício nas escolas”, porque a assessoria da base legislativa conservadora sentou no computador, deu um “find”, “excluir” todo o conteúdo da palavra “gênero”. A gente precisa discutir no seio da nossa sociedade, nessa estrutura que a gente tem, o que está acontecendo. Porque isso só foi possível porque, de certa forma, a sociedade não discute gênero, então tudo bem tirar essa palavra’. Mas é essa palavra que gera e possibilita a discussão de violência sexual, a discussão de violência de gênero, a discussão da violência doméstica, a discussão das assimetrias de gênero e todas as identidades. Ou eu não posso falar sobre identidade nas escolas? Não, não posso. E acho que só através de um acesso ao sistema de educação e ao sistema de formação cultural para esse país é que a gente vai conseguir, na base estrutural, conseguir fazer essas modificações. Eu não sei como uma rede educacional que está construída dessa forma, atrelada a uma PEC do Teto que congela durante 20 anos investimento em saúde e educação vai construir as mentes pensantes desse país. Eu tenho muito medo.
Andrea Dip – Isso sem nem entrar nos projetos de Escola Sem Partido.
Iazana Guizzo – Sem nem entrar no Ensino Superior também.
Tainá de Paula – Sim. Então, eu acho que o caso é grave. A gente pode até ter uma onda feminista que a gente tem que surfar horrores nessa onda e transformá-la em um maremoto, mas o ataque ao modelo contrário, o backlash disso é enorme, e a gente está longe de se organizar como, por exemplo, as argentinas se organizaram nesta semana. Dois milhões de mulheres na rua em um frio de cinco graus.
Andrea Dip – Passaram a noite.
Tainá de Paula – Sim, 24 horas. Isso é estrutura social, mobilização social, e muita discussão coletiva sobre os temas. Acho que essas microrrevoluções só acontecem com grandes mobilizações sociais.
]]>https://apublica.org/2018/06/mulheres-e-o-direito-a-cidade/feed/0Afif usa dado falso e número sem contexto sobre empresashttps://apublica.org/2018/06/truco-afif-usa-dado-falso-e-numero-sem-contexto-sobre-empresas/ https://apublica.org/2018/06/truco-afif-usa-dado-falso-e-numero-sem-contexto-sobre-empresas/#respondThu, 21 Jun 2018 15:29:41 +0000http://apublica.org/?post_type=claim_review&p=47966
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Vice-governador do estado de São Paulo de 2011 a 2014, Afif defende a valorização de micro e pequenas empresas
Guilherme Afif Domingos (PSD) licenciou-se da presidência do Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas (Sebrae),em 6 de junho, para concorrer ao Palácio do Planalto. Sua nomeação ainda precisa ser aprovada na convenção do partido. Não é a primeira vez que Afif concorre à Presidência. Em 1989, foi candidato pelo PL (que virou PR, depois de se fundir com o PRONA), legenda que ajudou a fundar em 1985 e pela qual se elegeu deputado constituinte, em 1986. Antes disso, o presidenciável havia passado pelo PDS, de 1981 a 1985. Em 1990, migrou para o PFL (atual DEM), onde ficou até 2011, quando participou da fundação do PSD.
Foi vice-governador de São Paulo na chapa de Geraldo Alckmin (PSDB), de 2011 a 2014. Entre 2013 e 2015, ocupou o cargo de ministro-chefe da Secretaria da Micro e Pequena Empresa no governo Dilma Rousseff (PT). Durante toda sua carreira, defendeu os micro e pequenos empresários, levantando bandeiras como a diminuição de impostos e da burocracia e a distribuição de incentivos fiscais.
“Se tiver 200 a 300 municípios no Brasil que tenham médias e grandes empresas é muito. Mas em todos os municípios brasileiros estão lá as micro e pequenas empresas.”
Afif subestimou a quantidade de municípios brasileiros que possuem grandes e médias empresas e ainda superestimou a quantidade dos que contam com pequenas empresas. As grandes empresas estão presentes em 1.721 municípios (30% do total), as médias em 3.847 e 1.655 municípios possuem empresas grandes e médias ao mesmo tempo. Além disso, existem 108 municípios que não possuem empresas de pequeno porte. Somente as microempresas estão presentes em todos. Portanto, é incorreto dizer que as micro e pequenas empresas estão em todos os municípios brasileiros, como alega Afif. A frase é falsa.
O DataSebrae é o único órgão que possui dados da distribuição de empresas por porte nos municípios, levando em conta o faturamento anual. Diferentemente do que diz a lei federal, o órgãoconsidera como empresas de pequeno porte aquelas com até R$ 3,6 milhões de faturamento anual. O IBGE só possui dados de empresas segundo seu número de funcionários e não as classifica quanto ao porte.
OBrasil possui 5.570 municípios, segundo dados do IBGE. Desses, de acordo com oDataSebrae, 3.913 possuem médias ou grandes empresas – número bastante superior ao citado por Afif. As grandes empresas estão presentes em 1.721 municípios e as médias, em 3.847. Já os municípios que abrigam, ao mesmo tempo, empresas médias e grandes, são 1.655. Os dados foram calculados a partir do levantamento do Sebrae de 2014, último disponível.
No que diz respeito às micro e pequenas empresas, as primeiras realmente estão presentes em todos os municípios, segundo o órgão. No entanto, as pequenas, com faturamento entre R$ 360 mil e R$ 4,8 milhões, estão em apenas 5.462 deles – em 108 municípios brasileiros não há pequenas empresas.
Questionada, a assessoria de imprensa do pré-candidato argumentou que com a frase, Afif quis “ilustrar a extrema concentração econômica brasileira”, não dizer literalmente que apenas entre 200 e 300 municípios possuem médias e grandes empresas concomitantemente. Para isso, eles utilizam dados do IBGE que dizem que25 municípios concentram 37,7% de participação no PIB. Os outros 5.545 repartem os 62,3% restantes.
A assessoria também citou dados do Anuário do Trabalho nos Pequenos Negócios 2016, realizado pelo Sebrae em parceria com o Dieese. O documento determina o porte de empresas a partir do número de funcionários e utiliza dados do IBGE para determinar a quantidade de empresas. Conclui que os municípios com mais de 100 mil habitantes concentram 80,8% das grandes e médias empresas. Ou seja, ainda sobra 19,2% de empresas deste porte espalhadas por outros municípios.
Ao ser informada da classificação da checagem, a equipe de Afif destacou que o primeiro trecho não seria propriamente uma afirmação por conta do uso da expressão “se tiver” e que a frase abordava a desigualdade econômica brasileira. “Salientando que em 316 municípios (acima de 100 mil habitantes) temos 80,8% da médias e grandes empresas segundo o Anuário do Trabalho nos Pequenos Negócios 2016 (Sebrae – Dieese; 2017)”, afirma.
“O crédito não chega: 84% das micro e pequenas empresas não veem a cor do crédito.”
A afirmação do pré-candidato traz um dado verdadeiro, mas falta contexto indispensável à compreensão do tema. É verdade que 84% das micro e pequenas empresas não viram “a cor do crédito” no ano passado, como alega Afif. No entanto, isso ocorreu porque essas empresas não tentaram conseguir empréstimos – apenas 16% das empresas desse porte tentaram obter crédito. Além disso, faltou dizer que o número só vale para os empréstimos concedidos em 2017. A mesma pesquisa mostra que 51% das empresas de micro ou pequeno porte já utilizaram linhas de crédito antes, ou seja, já obtiveram empréstimos anteriormente. Por isso, a afirmação foi considerada sem contexto.
A fonte do dado citado por Afif é o estudoO Financiamento das Micro e Pequenas Empresas no Brasil, realizado pelo Sebrae em 2017. A pesquisa mostra que 84% das micro e pequenas empresas não pegaram empréstimos em 2017. Segundo o estudo, isso aconteceu porque elas não tentaram, não porque o crédito foi negado. Dentro do grupo que não tentou, 39% disseram não precisar de empréstimo, 16% não gostam de empréstimo, 15% não confiam na política econômica, 11% não conseguiriam pagar e 6% não gostam de pagar juros altos. Portanto, as principais razões das micro e pequenas empresas não solicitarem crédito, no ano de 2017, foram a falta de interesse ou de necessidade.
Além disso, somente 49% dos micro e pequenos empresários afirmam nunca ter solicitado crédito pela empresa e 51% já o fizeram, segundo a mesma pesquisa do Sebrae. Desses últimos, apenas 16% deles já tiveram o pedido de crédito negado alguma vez. Entre 2013 e 2017, 36% das micro e pequenas empresas tomou ou manteve empréstimo em algum momento.
Outrapesquisa, realizada pelo Serviço de Proteção ao Crédito (SPC) em junho de 2017, reforça a falta de interesse dos micro e pequenos empresários em contratar crédito. O estudo foi feito com base no Indicador de Demanda por Crédito do Micro e Pequeno Empresário de Varejo e Serviços, que leva em conta 800 empreendimentos com até 49 funcionários nas 27 unidades da Federação, e mostrou recuo na demanda por crédito – 85% das micro e pequenas empresas disseram não querer empréstimos nos três meses seguintes à pesquisa. Apenas 6% delas declararam interesse. Entre as que não tinham interesse, 39% disseram conseguir se manter com recursos próprios e 28% justificaram a decisão devido às altas taxas de juros. No que diz respeito às dificuldades de conseguir empréstimos, o estudo do SPC diz que 37% dos empresários consideram contratar crédito algo difícil.
Procurada pelo Truco, a equipe do pré-candidato confirmou que a fonte do dado é o relatório O Financiamento das Micro e Pequenas Empresas no Brasil, mas destacou outro dado da pesquisa, que fala sobre a percepção de dificuldade do crédito, e não sobre a utilização de crédito. “Só 16% dos pequenos negócios tentaram empréstimos novos nesse ano e a maioria (82%) enfrentou dificuldades para sua obtenção, sendo os juros altos (48%) e a falta de garantias (20%) as principais. Disso resulta a citação de que 84% não tem acesso”, explicou a assessoria. No entanto, alegar dificuldades de obter crédito não quer dizer que as solicitantes tiveram os empréstimos negados, como mostram números da própria pesquisa.
A assessoria de imprensa do pré-candidato disse, depois de atribuído o selo à frase, que o contexto da fala foi em relação à burocracia que as pequenas empresas têm que superar para conseguir os empréstimos. “Muitas não tentaram conseguir empréstimos porque muitas delas nem possuem quadros técnicos para superar essa burocracia. Portanto, a fala foi em relação a importância da desburocratização”, diz.
“Na Constituinte nós colocamos que é proibido todo e qualquer trabalho de menores de 14 anos. Aí a turma resolveu e mudou, não é 14, é proibido todo e qualquer trabalho para menores de 16 anos, com exceção do aprendiz a partir dos 14 anos. E fizeram uma lei de aprendizado só para as grandes empresas, que representam 2% do universo das empresas. E nós esquecemos de fazer uma lei de aprendizado para 98% das empresas, que são as micro e pequenas empresas.”
Não existe uma lei de aprendizagem específica para as micro e pequenas empresas no Brasil. A afirmação de Afif é verdadeira. A assessoria de imprensa do presidenciável informou que retirou as informações da Constituição Federal, do Manual da Aprendizagem de 2009 do Ministério do Trabalho e do Boletim do Sebrae de dezembro de 2017.
No artigo 121 daConstituição Federal de 1934 foi proibido o trabalho para menores de 14 anos, o trabalho noturno foi permitido para maiores de 16 anos e o emprego em indústrias insalubres foi negado para menores de 18 anos e mulheres. NaConstituição de 1967, a idade mínima diminuiu para 12 anos. Na Constituição Federal de 1988, voltou a restrição a menores de 14 anos, e uma emenda constitucional de 1998 elevou a faixa etária para 16 anos. Ou seja, atualmente,énegado qualquer emprego a menores de 16 anos de idade, exceto na condição de aprendiz, a partir dos 14 anos, de acordo com o artigo 403 da Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT).
O Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente (ECA) e a CLT regulamentam as condições e os direitos dos jovens e das empresas contratantes. De acordo com o artigo429 da CLT, os estabelecimentos de qualquer natureza, que tenham pelo menos 7 empregados, são obrigados a empregar o número de aprendizes equivalente a partir de 5% a 15% dos trabalhadores existentes em cada estabelecimento, cujas funções demandem formação profissional.
“Existem 508 mil imóveis da União em mãos particulares.”
Durante o debate promovido pela Confederação Nacional de Municípios, Afif também falou sobre os imóveis da União concedidos a particulares e os de utilização pública. Apesar de ter comentado os dois casos em uma única frase, o Truco dividiu a afirmação em duas partes porque os selos atribuídos a cada trecho são distintos. O número usado pelo pré-candidato sobre imóveis do governo federal em mãos de particulares é antigo. Hoje, há 632.556 imóveis da União em uso dominial, que são imóveis públicos em uso por particulares. A frase é, portanto, falsa.
Procurada pelo Truco, a assessoria de imprensa de Afif alega que a fonte do dado é umapágina do Ministério do Planejamento, Desenvolvimento e Gestão. No link enviado o ministério faz um balanço de quantos imóveis a União tem. “A União possui 30.993 imóveis de uso especial […] e 508.629 imóveis de uso dominial”, atesta o ministério. O dado, extraído dos sistemas SIAPA e SPIUnet, é referente ao ano de 2011.
O número utilizado por Afif e contido no link, contudo, está bastante desatualizado. Osarquivos da Secretaria de Patrimônio da União (SPU), vinculada ao Ministério do Planejamento, mostram que na verdade já são mais 600 mil os imóveis da União em uso por particulares. Os dados da planilha são de maio de 2018.
Osimóveis de uso dominial, quando utilizados por particulares, exigem o pagamento de uma retribuição pela utilização privada de um bem público. Assim, os recursos gerados dessa forma são conhecidos como receitas patrimoniais. No entanto, as taxas cobradas mensalmente pela concessão desses imóveis variam enormemente e podem ser de apenas 0,6% do valor avaliado do imóvel.
Comunicada do resultado da apuração, a assessoria de imprensa de Afif admitiu que o número usado é antigo. “O contexto da fala foi em relação a dificuldade dos municípios realizarem PPPs devido à capacidade de garantia. O que foi proposto é a criação de um fundo da União que garantisse aos investidores a parceria. E a proposta foi criar um fundo com garantia dos imóveis da União. Quanto mais imóveis, mais garantia e mais municípios serão atendidos. O número é antigo (2011), mas não é falso, e está no site do Ministério do Planejamento. Se hoje há mais de 500 mil quer dizer que a proposta se torna mais viável ainda, atendendo mais municípios.”
“[Existem] mais 38 mil [imóveis da União] de utilização pública.”
No segundo trecho da frase em que aborda o número de imóveis da União, Afif aponta que são mais de 38 mil os imóveis de utilização pública, ou seja, os que estão em uso para o serviço público. O número corresponde ao indicado pela SPU em maio de 2018. Por isso, a frase é verdadeira.
Quando procurado pelo Truco, o pré-candidato apontou como fonte do dado um link com números desatualizados, diferentes do que ele indicou em seu pronunciamento. Nolink enviado à reportagem, consta que a União possui 30.993 imóveis de utilização pública. Na planilha mais atual, de maio de 2015, são 38.435 imóveis. O número mais recente corresponde ao apontado pelo pré-candidato no debate, quando ele falou em “mais de 38 mil” imóveis classificados como “uso especial”.
Osimóveis da União de uso especial são aqueles que se destinam à execução de serviços administrativos ou à prestação de serviços públicos em geral, como prédios de repartições públicas, escolas, hospitais ou outros equipamentos públicos, sejam eles de administração federal, estadual ou municipal.
]]>https://apublica.org/2018/06/truco-afif-usa-dado-falso-e-numero-sem-contexto-sobre-empresas/feed/0Milhares de imóveis da União estão vagos para usohttps://apublica.org/2018/06/milhares-de-imoveis-da-uniao-estao-vagos-para-uso/ https://apublica.org/2018/06/milhares-de-imoveis-da-uniao-estao-vagos-para-uso/#respondThu, 21 Jun 2018 15:21:18 +0000http://apublica.org/?p=47983No centro do Rio de Janeiro, a dois quarteirões da Igreja da Candelária, um edifício de 11 andares permanece vazio há cerca de oito anos. Conhecido como Palácio dos Esportes, o prédio serviu de sede para a Fundação Centro Brasileiro para a Infância e Adolescência (FCBIA), extinta em 1998, e, depois, para diversas associações esportivas que o ocuparam esporadicamente. O edifício chegou a ser cotado para servir de sede do Porto Maravilha. A reforma do Palácio dos Esportes, contudo, foi descartada, pois considerou-se inviável a obra: somente o custo inicial do projeto de readequação das instalações era de R$ 4,2 milhões.
Abandonado, o prédio, propriedade da União, foi ocupado por um grupo não identificado em agosto de 2015 e esvaziado, no dia seguinte, pela Polícia Militar. Hoje, segue com as portas fechadas e deve ser destinado à Marinha, que assumirá o ônus da recuperação e manutenção das instalações.
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Edifício “Palácio dos Esportes”, propriedade da União no Centro do Rio de Janeiro, vazio ou ocupado irregularmente há oito anos
O Palácio dos Esportes é apenas um entre os mais de 10 mil imóveis do governo federal que estão vagos, segundo a Secretaria de Patrimônio (SPU), ligada ao Ministério do Planejamento.
A partir de dados abertos da SPU, a Pública apurou que, dos 10.304 imóveis que a secretaria afirma estarem desocupados, apenas 2.647 estão indicados nos dados disponíveis ao público.
Essa diferença de 7.657 imóveis desocupados que não constam na lista não foi explicada pela SPU até o fechamento da matéria – a secretaria se limitou a informar que o levantamento dos 10 mil imóveis vagos foi realizado em dezembro de 2017.
Além disso, na mesma base, outras 16 mil propriedades não possuem informação se estão ou não ocupadas. Procurada, a assessoria da SPU respondeu que pode haver mais imóveis vagos entre esses 16 mil e que essas propriedades “estão passando por um processo de recadastramento que teve início este mês [junho] e deverá estar concluído no final do ano”.
Principais tipos de imóveis vazios
Além dos comprovadamente vagos, podem existir muitos outros, já que propriedades cedidas a outros órgãos, como governos e prefeituras, podem estar sob a descrição de “em guarda provisória”, caso do edifício Wilton Paes de Almeida, que desabou após um incêndio no centro de São Paulo no início de maio.
O Wilton Paes de Almeida, por exemplo, não era utilizado pelo governo havia mais de dez anos. Em outubro de 2017, a União passou o imóvel para a prefeitura de São Paulo. A justificativa era que a prefeitura deveria prevenir “invasões e depredações” e fazer limpeza periódica.
O cadastro atual da SPU lista 433 imóveis em guarda provisória em todo o país. Segundo a secretaria, a responsabilidade pela gestão do imóvel passa para quem o recebe.
Além disso, há ainda imóveis que estão desocupados e em reforma há muitos anos, sem que isso conste na listagem da SPU. Em outro exemplo no centro de São Paulo, um prédio cedido ao Tribunal Regional Eleitoral de São Paulo (TRE-SP) está desde 2014 em processo de readequação. A previsão de utilização do espaço é apenas em 2020.
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Edifício do TRE no Centro de SP está em obras há quatro anos e deve ser entregue apenas em 2020
Imóveis sem uso podem ser transformados em moradia para sem-teto
A dois quarteirões dos escombros do edifício Wilton Paes de Almeida, no centro de São Paulo, localiza-se o condomínio Dandara. O antigo prédio da Justiça do Trabalho, vazio durante dez anos, foi totalmente reformado e entregue a 120 famílias do movimento de Unificação das Lutas de Cortiços e Moradia (ULCM).
O Dandara foi o primeiro edifício reformado pelo programa Minha Casa Minha Vida Entidades em São Paulo. Em 2009, o prédio vazio foi ocupado por integrantes da ULCM que pressionaram o Governo Federal para que houvesse uma destinação ao imóvel. A resposta veio em 2010, quando o Dandara foi cedido pela União através de uma Concessão de Direito Real de Uso (CDRU), uma das formas existentes para destinar propriedades à habitação popular.
“A nossa organização não ocupa para morar [indefinidamente]. Se tem um prédio vazio, sem função social, a gente ocupa para criar um fato para que o governo olhe para aquilo que está abandonado”, explica a síndica do condomínio, Marli Baffini. Com a cessão do uso, a ULCM deixou o espaço para que as reformas ocorressem. A readequação, chamada de “retrofit”, levou cerca de quatro anos e custou R$ 12 milhões.
No centro do Rio de Janeiro, a Ocupação Manuel Congo, que já existe há cerca de dez anos, também foi reformada por meio do Minha Casa Minha Vida Entidades. O prédio, antiga sede do Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS), é hoje lar de cerca de 40 famílias do Movimento Nacional de Luta por Moradia (MNLM).
Atualmente, a SPU lista 1.684 terrenos cedidos através da CDRU em todo o Brasil, a maior parte em Maceió (450), em Alagoas. Há, ainda, 939 imóveis de uso especial concedidos para moradia (CUEM) – forma de cessão gratuita de imóveis públicos em área urbana, mais da metade (499) em Belém, no Pará.”
Segundo Danielle Klintowitz, arquiteta do Instituto Pólis – organização não governamental que desenvolve políticas públicas na área urbana –, o déficit habitacional poderia ser atenuado se parte dos imóveis vagos da União fosse reaproveitada para moradia, o que ela considera obrigação constitucional do governo brasileiro. “A Constituição fala sobre a função social da propriedade pública e privada. Quando a União deixa esses imóveis vagos em áreas centrais, ela está fazendo uma medida inconstitucional porque não dá função social para os imóveis”, afirma Danielle. Na avaliação da arquiteta, disponibilizar imóveis da União para habitação pode evitar que tragédias como a ocorrida no Largo do Paissandú se repitam. “A gente deveria ter um sistema mais ágil de destinação desses imóveis. O que a gente tem hoje é que a SPU tenta cobrir o passivo de décadas”, comenta.
Na experiência de Fernanda Accioly, que trabalhou na SPU de 2010 a 2013, a transferência de imóveis da União para moradia passa por uma série de obstáculos que vão desde a resistência de funcionários públicos à falta de organização de movimentos de moradia em determinadas localidades, além da recusa de prefeituras de conduzir projetos de habitação em terrenos valorizados. “Um grande interlocutor para essa proposta se concretizar são as prefeituras, que muitas vezes não aceitavam que determinadas áreas bem localizadas com serviço de infraestrutura e transporte fossem disponibilizadas para fazer habitação de interesse social. Às vezes era preciso mudar o zoneamento ou aprovar o projeto, e eles não se dispunham”, relembra.
Margareth Uemura, coordenadora entre 2004 a 2006 do Programa de Reabilitação de Áreas Centrais, da extinta Secretaria de Programas Urbanos, critica o fato de que o Minha Casa Minha Vida tenha destinado mais recursos para empreiteiras construírem novas habitações em vez de financiar a reforma de imóveis abandonados. “O Minha Casa Minha Vida foi um programa declaratoriamente feito para movimentar recursos da economia destinados à empreiteiras e aos grandes conjuntos”, avalia.
No mesmo sentido, a professora da Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da Universidade de São Paulo (FAU/USP) Maria Lucia Refinetti afirma que a compra de terrenos para construção de moradia pode sair mais caro para as políticas habitacionais. “Não adianta a União se desfazer de um imóvel público para fazer dinheiro e depois adquirir [outro imóvel] para fazer política de habitação se precisar fazer desapropriação e acabar pagando mais por isso”, pondera. Na avaliação de Klintowitz, outro problema do Minha Casa Minha Vida foi a construção de moradia em áreas mal localizadas. “Se esse programa tivesse acontecido de verdade, a gente poderia ter produzido unidades habitacionais mais bem localizadas”, analisa.
Em Brasília, condomínio privado disputa terra pública
Segundo os registros da SPU, a cidade brasileira que mais possui imóveis da União vagos para uso é Brasília. Lá, a secretaria aponta 173 terrenos ociosos, a maioria deles, 96, na região administrativa de Santa Maria, antiga área de assentamento de famílias de baixa renda no sul do Distrito Federal.
Nessa região está o Residencial Santos Dumont, loteamento privado de casas envolvido em uma disputa com a Agência de Fiscalização do Governo do Distrito Federal (Agefis). Construído inicialmente como moradia para militares da aeronáutica, o condomínio passou a ser residência de civis – cerca de 14 mil pessoas vivem no local.
Em 2015, o residencial foi notificado pela Agefis por ter cercado irregularmente o seu entorno, isolando terrenos e serviços públicos, como uma escola e um posto policial. A Agefis ordenou a derrubada de 2 quilômetros do cercamento, mas, contestada pelos moradores, a decisão não foi levada adiante. Segundo a Agefis, o residencial “não é um local de prioridade de fiscalização neste momento”. Já a administração do condomínio afirma que a cerca sempre existiu e negou ocupar terreno público.
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A SPU aponta que a maior parte dos terrenos vagos do Distrito Federal está nas proximidades do Condomínio Santos Dumont, que foi notificado pelo governo por cercar área pública
Além dos imóveis ociosos em Santa Maria, Brasília possui terrenos vagos em áreas nobres do Plano Piloto, como nas asas Norte e Sul. A Asa Norte é a campeã, com 38 terrenos vagos para uso; já na Asa Sul são seis. Fora os terrenos, as duas asas juntas possuem 49 apartamentos vagos. Há, ainda, dois andares em edifícios, três salas e duas residências vagas.
O segundo município brasileiro com mais imóveis vagos para uso é outra capital: Campo Grande, no Mato Grosso do Sul. Na cidade, a maior parte dos imóveis vagos são terrenos, sobretudo os lotes do Jardim Imá, área ao redor do aeroporto e da base aérea da Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB).
A terceira cidade na lista também fica no Mato Grosso do Sul: Ponta Porã, na divisa do estado com o Paraguai. O município possui 112 imóveis vagos para uso, a maioria deles terrenos vagos na Vila Militar, bairro próximo ao centro da cidade.
Cidades com mais imóveis vagos
Campo Grande e as cidades fronteiriças do Mato Grosso do Sul fazem do estado um dos com mais imóveis vagos para uso entre os estados brasileiros. O topo da lista, contudo, é ocupado por São Paulo – o estado mais populoso do país tem 622 imóveis da União ociosos, muitos deles ex-propriedades de estatais extintas ou privatizadas.
Estados com mais imóveis vazios
Os terrenos ociosos fruto das privatizações da década de 1990
A cidade paulista com mais imóveis vagos é Araraquara, onde há 103 terrenos da União sem uso. Boa parte são lotes das antigas Rede Ferroviária Federal (RFFSA) e Ferrovia Paulista S.A. (Fepasa), estatais privatizadas no final da década de 1990 pelo governo Fernando Henrique Cardoso (PSDB). Extintas, as estatais deixaram para trás terrenos não apenas em Araraquara, mas em todo o interior paulista.
Em Campinas, um edifício e dois terrenos da antiga malha ferroviária foram cedidos pela SPU à prefeitura, um deles para projetos habitacionais para famílias de baixa renda.
]]>https://apublica.org/2018/06/milhares-de-imoveis-da-uniao-estao-vagos-para-uso/feed/0Investigação indica que dinheiro dos credores da Boi Gordo virou terra em Matopibahttps://apublica.org/2018/06/investigacao-indica-que-dinheiro-dos-credores-da-boi-gordo-virou-terra-em-matopiba/ https://apublica.org/2018/06/investigacao-indica-que-dinheiro-dos-credores-da-boi-gordo-virou-terra-em-matopiba/#respondTue, 19 Jun 2018 15:00:12 +0000http://apublica.org/?p=47934O dinheiro que deveria ter sido pago aos mais de 30 mil credores de uma das maiores falências da história do Brasil serviu para engordar o patrimônio do Grupo Golin, grande conglomerado do agronegócio. Segundo investigação realizada por empresa contratada pela massa falida e supervisionada pelo Ministério Público (MP), parte dos R$ 6 bilhões (em valores atualizados) devidos aos investidores lesados virou terra. E das boas: dezenas de milhares de hectares na disputada região do Matopiba (sigla formada pelas iniciais dos estados Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí e Bahia), considerada pela Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa) a última fronteira agrícola do país. Segundo a consultoria Informa Economics FNP, o preço médio da terra bruta por hectare na região é de R$ 12.625,00 (dados de fevereiro de 2018). Grilagens e especulação imobiliária no Matopiba são investigadas pela Pública desde o início deste ano.
Parte do portfólio de um dos maiores fundos de investimentos em terras do Brasil, o Vision Brazil Investments, foi formada por meio de empréstimos a pessoas ligadas ao Grupo Golin, inclusive por um suposto “fantasma”. A Vision teve papel decisivo no retorno do dinheiro desviado da falência, de acordo com uma investigação de dez anos feita pela empresa Offshore Asset Recovery (OAR), contratada pelo síndico da falência, o advogado Gustavo Sauer, sob supervisão do MP de São Paulo. Após ter lucros milionários em operações de empréstimo firmadas com a Vision, o Grupo Golin reinvestiu valores na compra de fazendas no cerrado de Matopiba, valorizado pelo agronegócio, em estados como Piauí, Bahia e Mato Grosso. A denúncia dos representantes dos credores já rendeu ao Grupo Golin uma condenação confirmada em segunda instância no Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo. A Vision foi condenada em primeira instância pela mesma investigação, mas teve a sentença anulada porque um juiz de segunda instância aceitou o argumento de “cerceamento de defesa” sem avaliar o mérito. Os credores, porém, ainda não viram um tostão. O total de desvio de bens, em valores atualizados, é de cerca de R$ 612 milhões.
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Áreas do topo da chapada do Matopiba são ideais para o cultivo de commodities e foram cobiçadas pelo mercado financeiro nos últimos anos
A falência em questão é a das Fazendas Reunidas Boi Gordo, um império da pecuária que veio abaixo em 2004, depois de ter vendido investimentos em cabeças de gado prometendo retornos muito acima do mercado: 40% de lucro em um ano e meio, em uma época em que o investimento em pecuária rendia cerca de 9% anuais. Acabou se revelando uma arapuca. Para o MP de São Paulo, o esquema ruiu por se tratar de uma pirâmide financeira.
Fundada em 1988, a Boi Gordo virou febre de investidores em meados dos anos 1990. O presidente da empresa, Paulo Roberto de Andrade, inspirou o autor Benedito Ruy Barbosa, da TV Globo, na composição do personagem Bruno Mezenga, protagonista da novela O rei do gado, imortalizado por Antônio Fagundes. As fazendas da Boi Gordo serviram de cenário para a novela global, inclusive para a abertura, que mostrava Fagundes montado em um cavalo girando entre a boiada ao som dos violinos do grupo Orquestra da Terra.
Fagundes e Ruy Barbosa também caíram no conto da Boi Gordo e hoje integram a massa falida da empresa. Outros globais deram com os burros (ou bois) n’água, como a atriz Marisa Orth e o designer Hans Donner, criador do logotipo da Globo, além de celebridades do mundo do futebol como os ex-jogadores Evair, Vampeta, César Sampaio e o técnico pentacampeão Luiz Felipe Scolari. Até o “Tremendão” Erasmo Carlos entrou na fria. Os mais prejudicados, porém, foram cidadãos de classe média: 70% dos credores da Boi Gordo fizeram aplicações inferiores a R$ 40 mil. Em termos geográficos, a gama de investidores é proveniente de todos os estados do país e de outros 18 países como Alemanha, Argentina, França, Inglaterra, Estados Unidos, Suíça e Portugal, por exemplo.
Aposentados como Wilma de Medeiros Gelesko, 84 anos, perderam as economias de uma vida. Viúva, ela trabalha até hoje numa papelaria no bairro do Tatuapé, zona leste de São Paulo. Com o sotaque paulistano carregado, conta que foi levada ao investimento pelas mãos do falecido marido, o contador Jorge Gelesko Júnior, e chegou a ter R$ 14 mil em investimento – além das aplicações do marido de R$ 60 mil – em valores da época. “Meu marido foi convencido por um colega de que aplicar na Boi Gordo seria um excelente negócio”, conta. “Ele me dizia que esse investimento seria a segurança da nossa velhice, eu já estava me aposentando na época que eu investi”, diz, lembrando que a aplicação foi feita pelo casal entre 1996 e 1997, época da primeira exibição de O rei do gado. “Eu me sinto esperançosa ainda. O meu filho sempre diz pra mim: ‘Você não vai receber esse dinheiro, quem vai receber são as suas netas’. Mas eu falo não, eu acho que vou receber sim”, afirma.
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“Eu me sinto esperançosa ainda”, afirma Wilma Gellesko, que aplicou as economias de uma vida na Boi Gordo
Wilma participa de uma das cinco associações de credores, a XV de Outubro, que tem 565 integrantes e foi fundada pelo radialista e ex-deputado estadual Afanásio Jazadji, outro lesado pela empresa. A maior delas é a Associação dos Lesados pela Fazenda Reunidas Boi Gordo S/A (ALBG) e Empresas Coligadas e Associadas, com cerca de 8.400 pessoas cadastradas e mais de R$ 500 milhões em créditos a receber. O diretor da ALBG, José Luiz Peres, é ex-corretor da empresa. “Eu vendia bois para a Boi Gordo, era corretor, trabalhei dois anos lá. Era um bom investimento. Meu pai vendeu a casa dele e colocou na Boi Gordo. Eu pago aluguel com a minha mãe até hoje”, relata Peres, que herdou os créditos do pai. Também há grupos de credores não reunidos em associações.
O misterioso sumiço dos bens
A Boi Gordo pediu concordata em outubro de 2001. Prevista em um decreto-lei de 1945 (já revogado), a concordata era uma forma de se evitar a falência e obter desconto nas dívidas da empresa. Em troca, as empresas beneficiadas por esse instrumento legal se comprometiam em pagar seus credores em dois anos. O pedido foi feito na cidade de Comodoro, município mato-grossense próximo à fronteira com a Bolívia, situado a mais de 600 quilômetros de Cuiabá, para onde o antigo dono do império da Boi Gordo, Paulo Roberto de Andrade, transferiu a sede da empresa dois meses antes. A mudança de sede foi contestada de imediato por grupos de advogados dos credores, que a viram como artimanha para fraudar as dívidas. Depois de uma longa discussão judicial sobre se a concordata deveria correr em São Paulo ou no Mato Grosso, em outubro de 2003 o STJ definiu que o processo deveria correr em terras paulistas.
Essa questão de competência ainda não havia sido decidida quando Paulo Roberto de Andrade vendeu o controle acionário da Boi Gordo para duas empresas ligadas a dois grupos do agronegócio: o Grupo Sperafico, um clã da soja oriundo do Paraná, com tentáculos no Congresso Nacional – o mais recente membro da família a ocupar cargo legislativo é o deputado federal Dilceu Sperafico (PP-PR), eleito em 2014 e atualmente chefe da Casa Civil no governo estadual paranaense; e o Grupo Golin, que iniciou suas atividades no Mato Grosso do Sul nos anos 1980 e se espalhou por nove estados brasileiros nas décadas seguintes. A venda foi feita em julho de 2003 para as empresas Cobrazem (Grupo Sperafico) e Satcar do Brasil (Grupo Golin). No acordo, sigiloso e não registrado na Junta Comercial do Estado de São Paulo (Jucesp), conforme estabelece a lei, ficou determinado que a Satcar indicaria futuramente os novos sócios.
De acordo com documentos obtidos pela Pública, ambas as empresas declararam que queriam “renegociar as dívidas [da Boi Gordo] com os credores e financiar novas operações, envolvendo basicamente a utilização das terras para plantio de gêneros para exportação”. A Cobrazem pulou fora do negócio em 2003 e a Satcar indicou outra empresa do Grupo Golin para assumir o controle acionário – a Forte Colonizadora e Empreendimentos Ltda., cujos sócios são Júlio Lourenço Golin e Jocenir Pedro Golin, que assumiram um passivo de R$ 930 milhões (R$ 2,1 bilhões em valores atuais).
Recuperar a Boi Gordo seria uma tarefa quase impossível. Indicado por um juiz de Comodoro (MT) quando foi feito o pedido de concordata, o perito Wanderley Ferreira Bendes avaliou ser inviável a reabilitação da Boi Gordo por falta de capital de giro e ausência de liquidez para sanar as dívidas e seguir as atividades. Em abril de 2004, sem honrar nenhum pagamento aos credores no período da concordata, a falência da empresa foi decretada. Só então se descobriu que os bens que seriam arrecadados e vendidos para ressarcir os credores haviam desaparecido. O patrimônio da Boi Gordo, que constava no balanço da empresa quando foi pedida a concordata, havia sido drasticamente reduzido – sobrando apenas algumas propriedades rurais imobilizadas pela Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM). Maquinário e frota de veículos, material genético, banco de sêmen, propriedades rurais e urbanas, contratos de arrendamento desapareceram antes que fossem usados para ressarcir os credores.
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Maquinário da Boi Gordo foi desviado pelo grupo Golin, segundo decisão judicial já validada em segunda instância
“Houve um desvio brutal de bens da Boi Gordo. E nada dessa movimentação de bens entrou no caixa da Boi Gordo nem foi formalizado perante a Junta Comercial”, afirma o promotor de Falências do Ministério Público de São Paulo, Eronides Santos. Sob a supervisão do MP, a empresa especializada em investigação de falências OAR passou a buscar os responsáveis pelo desvio dos bens do antigo império do gado. A investigação levou uma década, entre 2004 e 2014, para desvendar a complicada trama financeira que havia surrupiado os bilhões da massa falida da Boi Gordo para engordar o patrimônio do Grupo Golin. O trabalho resultou em uma denúncia por parte do MP que culminou em uma condenação do Grupo Golin em junho de 2015, já confirmada em segunda instância.
Segundo a decisão de primeira instância do processo que analisa a denúncia de fraude à falência da Boi Gordo – estendida ao Grupo Golin e subsidiárias da Vision Brazil –, não houve por parte do Grupo Golin negociação com credores, aporte de capital de giro ou tentativa de dar continuidade aos negócios da Boi Gordo. Houve, sim, segundo a decisão do juiz Marcelo Barbosa Sacramone, um esforço de “apropriação de recursos sem pagamento à concordatária”. O total do patrimônio líquido à época da concordata era cerca de R$ 500 milhões.
Um exemplo de fraude, conforme a decisão judicial, foi o desaparecimento do gado da empresa – à época da derrocada, os balanços registravam um valor superior a R$ 85 milhões em animais, embriões e sêmen de gado. Só de gado puro de origem, eram cerca de 8 mil cabeças, segundo depoimento do próprio Paulo Roberto de Andrade no processo judicial.
A sentença apontou que boa parte do patrimônio em animais foi apropriada por outras empresas do Grupo Golin. O mesmo ocorreu com boa parte dos 300 mil hectares em nome da Boi Gordo. Meses depois de ter assumido o controle da falida, o grupo reabilitou a empresa Eldorado Agroindustrial, e a Forte arrendou à Eldorado uma série de fazendas sem nenhuma contrapartida ou repasse do valor arrecadado aos credores. Foi o caso dos imóveis rurais: Realeza I, II, III, IV e V; Sítio Atlas; Bairro do Porto I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII e IX e Guaporé I e II.
Um patriarca e um fantasma
Dois personagens são figuras-chave nessa história. Um deles é o patriarca do Grupo Golin, Joselito Golin, que, apesar do nome de batismo, sempre se apresenta como Paulo. O outro é uma figura nebulosa chamada Paulo Roberto da Rosa. Pairam dúvidas se Rosa realmente é uma pessoa de carne e osso, ou apenas uma pessoa de papel, um fantasma que movimentou quase R$ 1 bilhão em bens e dinheiro. Uma denúncia feita em 2015 pela procuradora da Fazenda Marina Tomaz Kalinic Dutra levantou fortes suspeitas quanto à existência de Rosa. “A Receita Federal do Brasil realizou fiscalização relativamente ao Imposto de Renda de PAULO ROBERTO DA ROSA […], quanto aos anos calendário 2008 e 2009 e acabou constatando tratar-se de ‘pessoa fictícia’”, relata Marina.
A Receita Federal constatou que não havia nenhum registro de nascimento com o nome e filiação correspondente a Paulo Roberto da Rosa no cartório da comarca de Canutama (AM), onde os documentos de Rosa atestam que sua certidão foi registrada. Rosa também não possui cadastro na Justiça Eleitoral, só foi ter CPF em 1999, aos 36 anos, e o assento de sua certidão de nascimento foi lavrado em 1995, ou seja, quando ele tinha 29 anos. Uma perícia em um cheque assinado por Rosa apontou indícios de a assinatura dele ser, na verdade, de um contador do Grupo Golin, Gerson Luiz Oliveira. Como era de esperar, ele nunca compareceu para prestar depoimento nas ações judiciais a que responde.
O tal Rosa desempenhou importante papel no desvio de bens da Boi Gordo, segundo as investigações. Alçado a diretor-presidente da empresa após Julio Lourenço Golin assumir a presidência do Conselho de Administração da Boi Gordo, Rosa assinou vários dos arrendamentos das fazendas pertencentes à massa falida. Do outro lado do balcão, como arrendador, Joselito assinava pela Eldorado Industrial, como comprovam documentos das fazendas Realeza, do sítio Atlas e do Bairro do Porto. “Eleito presidente das Fazendas Reunidas Boi Gordo, fora Paulo Roberto da Rosa que celebrou os contratos de arrendamento, sem qualquer pagamento, dos principais ativos da Boi Gordo com a Eldorado”, diz o juiz Sacramone em decisão judicial.
Segundo a denúncia, o valor equivalente aos bens desviados foi enviado ao exterior pelo Grupo Golin por meio de uma complexa trama financeira. Validada pelo MP, a denúncia entendeu que, para trazer os recursos de volta ao Brasil, entrou em cena um grande fundo de investimentos, o Vision Brazil Investments. O Vision foi criado por dois nomes relevantes do mercado financeiro nacional: Amaury Fonseca Júnior, ex-diretor e head trader de instituições como Bank of America e JP Morgan no Brasil, e Fábio Greco, ex-responsável pela área de derivativos do Bank of America no Brasil e do Banco Patrimônio (subsidiária brasileira do extinto banco de investimentos Salomon Brothers), com passagem de seis anos pelo Chase Manhattan Bank.
Uma série de operações suspeitas foi descoberta nos trabalhos de investigação. Nos contratos de mútuo – acordos de empréstimo firmados entre particulares em torno de bens móveis –, os polos eram sempre os mesmos: de um lado, representantes do Grupo Golin e, de outro, subsidiárias do fundo Vision Brazil Investments, como a ICGL Empreendimentos e Participações S.A., ICGL 2 Empreendimentos e Participações Ltda., AGK 4 Empreendimentos e Participações Ltda. e AGK5 Empreendimentos e Participações Ltda. Nos documentos da Jucesp, há uma série de transferências de recursos a essas empresas pelas companhias registradas em locais considerados paraísos fiscais, como, por exemplo, o estado de Delaware, nos Estados Unidos.
José Cícero da Silva/Agência Pública
Plantação de soja na região do Matopiba. Região despertou o interesse do fundo Vision Brazil
Esses contratos eram firmados pelas empresas do Grupo Vision, que ofertavam um valor em dinheiro aos representantes do Grupo Golin em troca do compromisso de pagamento por meio de propriedades rurais. Uma espécie de contrato de corretagem de imóveis para a Vision, que, fundada em 2006, queria investir em terras no cerrado brasileiro, seguindo as tendências do mercado financeiro mundial. Esses imóveis eram adquiridos por valores significativamente mais baixos do que os empréstimos oferecidos pelas subsidiárias do Grupo Vision, trazendo lucros astronômicos para o Grupo Golin, sempre próximos aos 1.000%. Foi também através dessas operações que as subsidiárias do Grupo Vision adquiriram terras no coração do Matopiba. Entre elas estão dois grandes imóveis rurais – fazendas Piauí e Terçado – formados pela Vision no cerrado piauiense, que reúne 1,5 milhão de hectares de terra arável nos platôs das muitas chapadas ao sul do estado. Juntos, os imóveis somam 47.247 hectares – área quase equivalente à cidade de Porto Alegre – em municípios como Manoel Emídio, Alvorada do Gurgueia, Palmeira do Piauí e Currais. Em seu site, a Vision afirma possuir 335 mil hectares no Matopiba e afirma ter criado uma empresa – a Tiba Agro – só para gerenciar projetos agrícolas no cerrado.
Um exemplo das operações de mútuo está na aquisição das fazendas Brejo da Onça II e Olho D’Água, localizadas em Alvorada do Gurgueia (PI). Segundo a denúncia da OAR, os imóveis rurais, oficialmente comprados por R$ 100 mil cada um, foram dados em pagamento a dois contratos de mútuo firmados pelo suposto fantasma Paulo Roberto da Rosa com a ICGL, subsidiária do Grupo Vision, que, somados valiam R$ 7,6 milhões. Um lucro gigantesco sobre o valor original das terras que nem sequer foram pagas à vendedora.
As áreas foram compradas pelo Grupo Golin, em março de 2008, da advogada Josyane Rocha da Silva. “Eu tinha essas terras aqui no sul do estado, estava passando por um momento muito difícil e tinha o interesse em vendê-las. O Grupo Golin mostrou interesse em comprar. Eu tive pessoalmente com o Joselito Golin, que é conhecido como Paulo Golin, e ele me transmitiu uma confiança, mas na verdade eu caí numa teia de aranha”, conta Josyane. Ela conta que fez um acordo com Golin pelas áreas que, juntas, ultrapassam 4.700 hectares, mas recebeu apenas um pagamento como sinal. Confiando no negócio, ela conta que assinou a escritura transferindo as terras para um técnico em contabilidade ligado ao Grupo Golin chamado Ronaldo Lisboa de Freitas. Este transferiu as áreas a Paulo Roberto da Rosa, que, por meio de seu procurador, Joselito Golin, repassou-as à ICGL, conforme as cadeias dominiais dos imóveis obtidas pela Pública. Como os pagamentos não vieram, a advogada Josyane devolveu o sinal e obteve a reintegração de posse das duas fazendas por meio de uma decisão liminar da Justiça piauiense. “Durante a negociação, o Paulo Golin falou que ia telefonar para a Tiba Agro [do fundo de investimentos Vision] para receber o dinheiro da transação. Eles pareciam ser parte do mesmo grupo”, relata a advogada, revelando a proximidade entre o grupo de agronegócio e o fundo de investimento. O Instituto de Terras do Piauí (Interpi) move uma ação de reintegração de posse na Justiça do estado por entender que a área comprada pela Vision é pública – o processo corre na Justiça desde 2012 e ainda não há conclusão.
Segundo a denúncia, o mesmo estratagema foi usado nos acordos de mútuo envolvendo várias outras fazendas. Só em 2007, por exemplo, Paulo Rosa adquiriu nove fazendas (Chapadão, Cabeceira, Engano, Terçado, Última Fronteira II, Alto da Serra, Alto da Curriola, Ipanema e Serra), todas no Piauí. Os imóveis foram dados como pagamento a mútuos que, somados, chegam a R$ 60 milhões, recebidos por Rosa em um período de cinco meses. Em muitos desses imóveis, Rosa – sempre representado por Joselito Golin – teve lucros próximos a 1.000%. A fazenda Cabeceira, por exemplo, formada a partir da compra de seis matrículas imobiliárias por R$ 437.400,00, foi dada como pagamento a um mútuo de R$ 4,62 milhões. Ou seja, descontados os pouco mais de R$ 430 mil que pagou pelas matrículas, Rosa ficou com um lucro de R$ 4,18 milhões – cerca de 9,6 vezes o que investiu. A fazenda Engano foi comprada por R$ 250.000,00 e dada como pagamento a um mútuo de R$ 2,6 milhões – lucro de 957% no mesmo período de sete meses. Também a fazenda Pirajazinho II, comprada em setembro de 2007 por R$ 900.000,00, foi dada em pagamento a um mútuo de R$ 9.520.070,39 em abril de 2008 – lucro de 958% nos mesmos sete meses. Todos esses mútuos foram ofertados por duas subsidiárias da Vision Brazil: ICGL e ICGL 2.
“Identificamos esse dinheiro desviado da Boi Gordo voltando do exterior para o Brasil, na forma de empréstimos, através de fundos de investimento”, afirma o promotor Eronides Santos (à direita), do MP (SP)
“Nós identificamos esse dinheiro desviado da Boi Gordo voltando do exterior para o Brasil, na forma de empréstimos, através de fundos de investimento por meio de um laranja, o Paulo Roberto da Rosa, sempre por meio de um procurador, o Paulo Golin, cujo nome de batismo na verdade é Joselito”, descreve o promotor Eronides Santos. “Esse Paulo Roberto da Rosa movimentou R$ 1 bilhão, sempre através do Golin como procurador”, resume. Em juízo, a Vision Brazil reconheceu que firmou os contratos de mútuo que visavam investimentos no setor agropecuário. A Vision alegou ter sido apresentada a Paulo Golin e a Paulo Roberto da Rosa, “empresário bem-sucedido na aquisição, exploração e venda de grandes propriedades rurais”. O valor dos empréstimos, segundo a empresa, era definido por avaliações de mercado preestabelecidas e que não tinham controle sobre o valor que os mutuários – na maioria das vezes, Rosa e o contador Gerson Luiz Oliveira – pagavam pelas fazendas dadas posteriormente em pagamento.
O juiz Marcelo Sacramone recusou os argumentos da Vision. “Os documentos juntados aos autos demonstram que as operações não foram regulares. O montante emprestado não é condizente com a situação financeira de Paulo Roberto da Rosa, não é condizente à prática do mercado, a operação não é lógica economicamente e implica risco exacerbado ao agente, a menos que haja interesses outros”, decidiu o juiz. “Ainda que a parte ré sustente que o lucro obtido com a compra e venda dos imóveis era algo que cabia ao mutuário Paulo Roberto da Rosa e que ela não tinha interferência, a alegação não é crível. Como agente econômico, que procurava maximizar seu lucro, a parte ré não continuaria a deixar de auferir 90% de lucro pelas aquisições das terras, ou seja, não deixaria de comprar diretamente os bens no mercado para não ter que pagar estratosférico percentual de lucro”, argumenta Sacramone.
Para o magistrado, a única explicação lógica para o fato de a Vision oferecer contratos de mútuo tão generosos a Paulo Roberto da Rosa e outras pessoas do Grupo Golin é “conceber-se que o capital emprestado não é do mutuante [Vision], mas do próprio mutuário [Golin] e a operação fora realizada simplesmente para legalizar os recursos obtidos mediante desvio dos bens da anterior concordatária”. A Vision negou a afirmação dizendo que o dinheiro era da própria empresa e teve origem em fundos geridos pela empresa nas Ilhas Cayman. “Essa alegação, contudo, é insuficiente. Cumpria à parte ré demonstrar efetivamente a origem do capital e que, no caso, não tinha origem no Grupo Golin. Referida demonstração não fora realizada a contento nos autos e sem quaisquer justificativas, o que indica a participação na operação de desvio dos recursos em benefício do Grupo Golin e em benefício próprio, já que conservou consigo a propriedade das fazendas dadas em pagamento”, decidiu Sacramone.
Em segunda instância, contudo, a Vision obteve decisão favorável a uma alegação de cerceamento da defesa e conseguiu anular os efeitos da decisão do juiz Sacramone em relação às subsidiárias da Vision. O processo retornou à primeira instância para que a empresa possa produzir provas de que o dinheiro dos mútuos não tinha relação com o Grupo Golin e, consequentemente, com a fraude à falência da Boi Gordo. A empresa alega que o dinheiro dos mútuos veio de investidores internacionais reunidos nos fundos geridos por ela.
Na esfera federal, a Receita também viu irregularidades nos negócios entre as subsidiárias da Vision e Paulo Roberto da Rosa, classificados como “evidente fraude para o não pagamento de impostos” por Golin. “Conclui-se, portanto, estar claramente comprovado que JOSELITO GOLIN, com a ajuda de empresas a ele ligadas, utilizou-se de personagem fictício para celebrar negócios e fraudar o fisco”, diz denúncia do MPF. Em dezembro de 2015, a juíza federal Carolina Viegas determinou a indisponibilidade dos bens de Golin e das subsidiárias da Vision envolvidas nos mútuos.
Em contato com a Pública, a Vision Brazil Investments declarou que “as suspeitas levantadas pelo síndico da Massa Falida das Fazendas Reunidas Boi Gordo em relação aos negócios realizados pelas Empresas foram todas afastadas, no incidente, por provas robustas que demonstram terem sido os imóveis adquiridos de forma idônea pelas Empresas, mediante operações comerciais lícitas, todas assistidas por prestigioso escritório de advocacia, auditadas por empresas de renome e devidamente escrituradas”. Alegou também que em segunda instância viu “nítida separação entre os negócios dessas Empresas e os atos praticados pelas pessoas que administraram a massa falida (denominado ‘grupo Golin’). Logo, o acórdão do Tribunal de Justiça evidenciou que não havia fundamento que sustentasse qualquer envolvimento dessas empresas com eventuais atos e desvios alegadamente praticados pelo grupo Golin no âmbito da falência das Fazendas Reunidas Boi Gordo”. A empresa destacou o fato de o processo ter sido remetido à primeira instância para melhor apreciação das provas sobre a participação da Vision no desvio de recursos da Boi Gordo. E declarou “que a idoneidade das operações por elas empreendidas foi atestada pela [empresa de auditoria] PwC em substancioso laudo pericial, produzido ao longo de mais de 1 (um) ano de diligências, já apresentado judicialmente e a ser considerado pelo juízo de primeiro grau por determinação do Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo”. As empresas do grupo são representadas pelo ex-presidente do STF Cezar Peluso.
A Vision permanece com muitas das fazendas adquiridas nas cobiçadas áreas de cerrado com a lucrativa corretagem do suposto fantasma Paulo Roberto da Rosa e o contador dos Golin, o também condenado Gerson Luiz Oliveira. Em seus investimentos em terras, a Vision é especializada em adquirir terra bruta e transformá-la para revender a produtores e especuladores interessados. Segundo uma apresentação de um dos sócios da Vision Brazil produzida para investidores em 2016, a empresa adquiriu, no fim de 2007, um imóvel rural de 25 mil hectares por R$ 41,4 milhões e o revendeu por R$ 87,9 milhões.
Apesar de anular os efeitos da sentença em relação à Vision Brazil por cerceamento de defesa (sem análise do mérito), a participação do Grupo Golin foi completamente confirmada em segunda instância pelo Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo.
Lucro dos mútuos estacionou na compra de fazendas, diz MP
Os beneficiários dos mútuos realizados pela Vision Brazil usaram os lucros dos contratos para integralizar capital de outras empresas. Uma delas foi a Bom Jardim Empreendimentos Rurais Ltda. A empresa teve seu capital consideravelmente ampliado em menos de 40 dias em 2009: saiu de R$ 100 mil para R$ 3,6 milhões com o lucro dos mútuos obtidos por Paulo Roberto da Rosa, segundo documentos da Jucesp. Em seguida, a Bom Jardim adquiriu uma fazenda rebatizada com o mesmo nome da empresa, um imóvel de 14 mil hectares na cobiçada serra do Quilombo, área rural disputada a tapa por gigantes do agronegócio, situada entre os municípios de Bom Jesus, Gilbués e Monte Alegre do Piauí. O imóvel encontra-se com a matrícula bloqueada após denúncia do MP do Piauí por inconformidades das matrículas dos imóveis com a Lei de Registros Públicos (6.015/1973). Na decisão de bloqueio, o juiz da vara agrária de Bom Jesus (PI), Heliomar Rios Ferreira, afirmou que as matrículas dos imóveis foram hipotecadas em uma transação de R$ 2,6 bilhões proveniente de uma das maiores companhias financeiras do mundo, a Metlife, sediada em Nova York. Parte do empréstimo se destina à compra de novas fazendas.
Segundo o promotor Eronides Santos, do MP de São Paulo, a maior parte dos lucros dos mútuos realizados pelo Grupo Golin virou fazendas. “Nós começamos a monitorar e a verificar onde esse dinheiro foi estacionado. E foi na aquisição de propriedades rurais. Inúmeras propriedades rurais em nome de empresas e membros da família Golin”, descreve Santos. Outra fazenda adquirida com o capital proveniente dos mútuos, a fazenda Chapadão do São Domingos, localizada em Uruçuí (PI), foi adquirida em setembro de 2009 por R$ 5 milhões pela empresa JAP Empreendimentos e Participações. A JAP pertence a duas filhas de Joselito Golin: Judiliane e Ana Paula Golin. Dois meses depois da aquisição, a fazenda foi vendida à Empresa Brasileira de Terras 2 Ltda., representada pelos dois administradores da Vision, Fábio Greco e Amaury Fonseca Jr., por cerca de R$ 44 milhões.
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O grupo Golin responde a uma dezena de processos envolvendo questões fundiárias na vara agrária de Bom Jesus (PI), cujo titular é o juiz Heliomar Rios Ferreira (foto)
No Piauí, membros do Grupo Golin enfrentam uma série de acusações de serem beneficiários de grilagem de terras e autores de episódios de violência. Em 2016, Jocenir Pedro Golin foi denunciado pelo MP do Piauí por constar na cadeia dominial de uma matrícula grilada por um servidor do cartório da cidade de Gilbués (PI). O servidor em questão, por meio de manobras no cartório do município piauiense, transformou uma área de 6 mil braças, que seria equivalente a pouco mais de 8 mil hectares, em uma área de 51.315 hectares. A área foi posteriormente clonada no cartório de Barreiras do Piauí (PI), chegando a mais de 100 mil hectares criados na caneta.
“Antes pensava que somente Jesus Cristo fosse capaz de multiplicar os pães, mas aqui no Piauí nós temos uma figura que tem o poder divino de multiplicar terras. Não há poder maior do que esse!!! Jesus Cristo deve estar com muita inveja ou, pelo menos, lamentando não ter vivido para ver tal proeza, pois, em sendo na sua época, teria resolvido o problema dos hebreus e Moisés não ficaria vagando anos pelo deserto à procura de um mísero pedaço de chão para alocar seu povo!!!”, escreveu o juiz Heliomar Rios Ferreira na inflamada decisão que determinou o bloqueio das matrículas decorrentes da manobra. Jocenir Pedro Golin era um dos sócios da Forte Colonizadora, apontada como responsável direta pelo desvio de bens da Boi Gordo. O outro sócio da Forte, Júlio Lourenço Golin, também aparece como beneficiário da manobra do cartorário como sócio da empresa Vale Verde S/A. Esta e Jocenir Golin receberam cerca de 19 mil hectares da área criada em cartório e a venderam posteriormente a outro comprador. Golin foi denunciado pelo MPF por ter conseguido crédito bancário com a terra de mentira. O cartório de Gilbués, assim como muitos outros do sul piauiense, encontra-se sob intervenção judicial.
Outro lado
O advogado Leandro Tilkian, que representa três empresas do Grupo Golin citadas na reportagem (Eldorado Agroindustrial, Bom Jardim Empreendimentos Rurais e JAP Empreendimentos e Participações), assim como o patriarca Joselito Golin, suas filhas Ana Paula, Rafaela e Judiliane, disse não querer se manifestar até o julgamento dos embargos de declaração da decisão de segunda instância, que ocorrerá no próximo dia 26 de junho. A advogada Tânia Maiuri, que representa Paulo Roberto da Rosa, disse não ter sido autorizada por seu cliente a prestar esclarecimentos à reportagem. O advogado Isidoro Mazzotini, que representa o contador Gerson Luís Oliveira, não respondeu às questões enviadas até o fechamento da reportagem.
Roberto Iser Júnior, que representa Júlio Lourenço Golin e a empresa Forte Colonizadora, enviou à reportagem um laudo pericial feito pela empresa de auditoria Concept nas contas da Boi Gordo. O laudo afirma que o valor apontado como desviado na sentença de primeira instância “não possui respaldo técnico formal e material, posto que, conforme demonstrado e fundamentado neste trabalho, a quase totalidade dos ativos foi vendida e transferida antes da data de aquisição pela Forte Colonizadora Ltda. (30/set./03) ou foi arrecadada pelo síndico da massa falida”. “Não existe uma prova de algum bem que estivesse em nome da Boi Gordo que tenha sido transferido para Júlio Golin, para a Forte Colonizadora ou para qualquer um dos outros réus arrolados como integrantes do Grupo Golin. O acórdão fala que está comprovado, mas não mostra onde. Isso que nós vamos argumentar no julgamento dos embargos”, afirma Roberto Iser Júnior. Ele refuta também a caracterização das empresas e familiares de Joselito Golin como grupo econômico.
A reportagem não conseguiu contato com a defesa de Paulo Roberto de Andrade.
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Os quatro desabrigados são parte das mais de 150 famílias que ficaram sem-teto com o incêndio e desabamento do edifício ocupado pelo movimento LMD (Luta por Moradia Digna) na madrugada de terça-feira, 1 de maio de 2018.
Depois de 23 dias acampadas e à espera de uma solução do poder público – que ainda não veio – Noemi e a filha Jéssica buscaram abrigo em outra ocupação no centro da cidade. Adilson e a esposa Grivalda, porém, resolveram seguir acampados em condições insalubres.
Na cidade mais rica do país, esses personagens escancaram as dificuldades cruéis de uma parcela cada vez maior da população na luta por moradia digna.
]]>https://apublica.org/2018/06/depois-que-o-fogo-apaga/feed/0Rodrigo Maia usa dados sem contexto sobre educaçãohttps://apublica.org/2018/06/truco-rodrigo-maia-usa-dados-sem-contexto-sobre-educacao/ https://apublica.org/2018/06/truco-rodrigo-maia-usa-dados-sem-contexto-sobre-educacao/#respondFri, 15 Jun 2018 18:47:35 +0000http://apublica.org/?post_type=claim_review&p=47898
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O presidente da Câmara. Rodrigo Maia (DEM), quer entrar na disputa pela Presidência da República
Presidente da Câmara dos Deputados desde julho de 2016, Rodrigo Maia (DEM) ganhou notoriedade desde o impeachment de Dilma Rousseff. Com a posse de Temer, que não possui vice, o parlamentar tornou-se o primeiro nome na linha sucessória para a Presidência da República. Recentemente Maia teve o nome anunciado como pré-candidato do Democratas para as eleições presidenciais, mas, como tem atingido 1% nas pesquisas, já há sinais de que pode desistir. Sua assessoria, por enquanto, nega a informação.
Ainda que faça parte da base aliada de Temer, o parlamentar adotou um discurso de oposição em suas entrevistas como presidenciável, posicionando-se contra o Planalto em temas como precificação de combustíveis e criticando a organização e a burocracia da intervenção federal no Rio de Janeiro. Em 6 de junho, ele participou de uma sabatina com pré-candidatos ao Planalto realizada pelo jornal Correio Braziliense. Apesar de se dizer ser contra privatizações, Maia dedicou boa parte de seu tempo para criticar o peso do Estado no orçamento federal. Além de educação básica e ensino superior, o pré-candidato também falou sobre saúde e desigualdade social, sempre defendendo reformas estruturais.
O Truco – projeto de fact-checking da Agência Pública, que está analisando frases de todos os pré-candidatos à Presidência – verificou quatro trechos da entrevista. Apoiado em estudos e pesquisas, ele acertou um dado sobre desigualdade no país, mas deixou de lado o contexto em dois números corretos sobre o ensino superior. O pré-candidato também errou o porcentual de crianças em creches no Brasil.
“[O Brasil é] um país desigual, onde 55% das pessoas que estão na extrema pobreza estão no Nordeste.”
A afirmação de Rodrigo Maia é verdadeira. Em reportagem publicada no dia 12 de março de 2018, o Valor Econômico divulgou o resultado de um relatório encomendado à LCA Consultores sobre esse tema. O estudo identificou um crescimento de 11,2% no número de pessoas em situação de extrema pobreza no país em 2017. O Nordeste concentrava 55% deste grupo, cerca de 8,1 milhões de pessoas. O Sudeste e o Norte apresentaram o mesmo porcentual, com 13% do total para cada região. A análise baseou-se em microdados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (Pnad) Contínua, elaborada pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE).
A consultoria adotou a linha de corte do Banco Mundial para países de nível médio-alto de desenvolvimento, que corresponde a cerca de R$ 136 mensais, em valores de 2017. A partir dessa metodologia, descobriu que a população em extrema pobreza passou de 13,34 milhões, em 2016, para 14,83 milhões, no ano passado. O documento da LCA Consultores não está disponível e, apesar de ter sido solicitado à empresa pelo Truco, não foi fornecido.
No Brasil, não há uma linha oficial de pobreza, mas, mesmo utilizando procedimentos diferentes de mensuração da renda da população, os dados permanecem similares. O Instituto de Pesquisa e Estratégia Econômica do Ceará (Ipece) lançou no dia 22 de maio um levantamento sobre o total das pessoas em extrema pobreza no Brasil a partir dos microdados da Pnad Contínua. A metodologia seguiu os parâmetros do programa Bolsa Família, que considera extremamente pobres as pessoas com rendimento domiciliar per capita menor ou igual a R$ 85. Segundo a pesquisa, no ano passado, o Nordeste concentrava cerca de 52% da extrema pobreza do país. Entre 2016 e 2017, houve um aumento de 13,95%, ou seja, o número de pessoas nessa condição passou de 8,7 milhões para 10,1 milhões.
“De 0 a 3 anos é dramático você ter apenas 25% de crianças em creches no Brasil.”
O Plano Nacional de Educação (PNE) foi criado para ampliar o acesso à educação no país e estabelece metas para serem cumpridas em dez anos a partir de 2014. A primeira é relacionada ao ensino infantil e prevê a ampliação da “oferta de educação infantil em creches, de forma a atender, no mínimo, 50% (cinquenta por cento) das crianças de até 3 anos até 2024”.
Os números mostram que o atendimento tem crescido ao longo dos anos, mas ainda está distante da meta. O Relatório de Monitoramento das Metas do PNE – que usa dados do Censo Escolar, realizado pelo Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais (Inep), e do IBGE – informa que, de 2004 para 2015, a parcela de crianças de 0 a 3 anos com acesso à creche ou à escola aumentou 13,1 pontos porcentuais, atingindo 30,4% em 2015. Em 2016, o número chegou a 31,9%. Os resultados estão próximos dos da Pnad Contínua, apesar de usarem outra metodologia.
O dado citado por Maia vem da Síntese dos Indicadores Sociais de 2016, do IBGE, que usa a Pnad 2015. O documento diz que apenas 25,6% das crianças com menos de 4 anos eram matriculadas em creches ou escolas naquele ano. O suplemento Aspectos dos cuidados das crianças de menos de 4 anos de idade informa que, de 10,3 milhões de crianças nessa faixa etária, apenas 2,6 milhões tinham acesso à creche. Os dados, no entanto, estão desatualizados. A Pnad foi encerrada em 2016. Foi substituída pela Pnad Contínua, que teve a metodologia revista e atualizada e traz diferenças na amostra, abrangência geográfica e periodicidade.
O número de crianças em creches apresentado pela Pnad 2015 (25,6%) é diferente do apresentado pelo relatório das metas do PNE (30,4%). Isso porque cada levantamento tem uma metodologia distinta. O primeiro foi feito com base em uma amostra da população, enquanto o segundo é feito cruzando dados do Censo Educacional, que é uma pesquisa declaratória feita somente a instituições de ensino e estudantes, com os dados do IBGE.
“Os 40% dos brasileiros que ganham mais têm 65% das vagas das universidades públicas. Isso é uma distorção.”
Ao propor reformas estruturais que diminuiriam o peso do Estado no orçamento federal, Rodrigo Maia fez diversas críticas às universidades públicas brasileiras. Para ele, é uma distorção que a parcela correspondente aos 40% mais ricos no país ocupem 65% das vagas das universidades públicas. Procurado, o pré-candidato não informou qual foi a fonte usada. O mesmo dado aparece no estudo “Um Ajuste Justo: Análise da eficiência e equidade do gasto público no Brasil”, um relatório do Banco Mundial publicado em novembro de 2017. O número está correto, mas falta contexto à frase.
Em 2015, o rendimento domiciliar médio per capita no grupo dos 40% mais ricos do Brasil era de R$ 1.057, de acordo com a Pnad 2015 – valor pouco maior do que um salário mínimo, atualmente em R$ 954. Trata-se, portanto, de uma parcela populacional que, apesar de ganhar mais do que a maioria da população, não possui necessariamente uma renda alta. A pesquisa do IBGE é a mesma utilizada nos cálculos do Banco Mundial.
Segundo a Pnad, a renda média per capita só fica acima de R$ 2 mil no grupo dos 10% mais ricos. Nessa parcela, a renda média é de R$ 5.231 por pessoa. Nos 20% mais ricos, a renda média ainda é de R$ 1.947 e, nos 30% mais ricos, a média fica em R$ 1.375 por pessoa. Além disso, outro estudo mostra que a participação de estudantes com renda familiar acima de nove salários mínimos está caindo, enquanto a parcela com rendimento de até três salários mínimos aumenta.
O estudo do Banco Mundial propõe a adoção de um modelo similar ao do Fundo de Financiamento Estudantil (Fies) para parte dos alunos das universidades públicas e discute também os gastos com educação superior no país. Na página 136 do documento, a instituição atesta que, em 2002, nenhum estudante universitário fazia parte dos 20% mais pobres da população e somente 4% integrava o grupo dos 40% mais pobres. “Em 2015, aproximadamente 15% dos estudantes do ensino superior estavam no grupo dos 40% mais pobres. No entanto, somente 20% dos estudantes fazem parte dos 40% mais pobres da população, ao passo que 65% integram o grupo dos 40% mais ricos”, calculou. Os números da instituição são baseados na Pnad, do IBGE, de 2015. Os dados levam em conta instituições públicas federais, estaduais e municipais e seus estudantes, com idades entre 18 e 24 anos.
Além de boa parte dos 40% que ganham mais não serem necessariamente ricos, como mostra a própria Pnad, a participação de estudantes de renda mais baixa está aumentando, enquanto cai a de alunos de renda mais elevada. Isso aparece na última Pesquisa do Perfil Socioeconômico dos Estudantes das Universidades Federais, da Associação Nacional dos Dirigentes das Instituições Federais de Ensino Superior (Andifes), publicada em julho de 2016 com dados de 2014.
O estudo, apresentado no Fórum Nacional de Pró-Reitores de Assuntos Estudantis (Fonaprace), mostra que a parcela de estudantes provenientes de famílias com rendimento acima de nove salários mínimos caiu no período de 2010 a 2014, de 6,57% para 2,96%. Já a participação de alunos com rendimento familiar de até três salários mínimos atingiu mais de 51% do total de vagas. No Nordeste, eles são quase 64%, por conta de um aumento de mais de 14% em sua participação regional desde 2010, antes em cerca de 50%. Os dados da pesquisa foram obtidos por meio de questionários preenchidos por amostras de estudantes de universidades públicas federais.
“O custo [dos alunos] das universidades públicas é 2,5 vezes maior que [o] das universidades privadas.”
Ainda no trecho da sabatina em que discorre sobre os problemas do ensino superior no Brasil, Rodrigo Maia apresenta outro dado proveniente do mesmo estudo do Banco Mundial. O documento atesta que “alunos nas universidades públicas brasileiras em média custam de duas a três vezes mais do que alunos matriculados em universidades privadas”. Embora a afirmação esteja correta, falta contexto.
As universidades públicas oferecem uma gama de cursos mais diversificada. Isso inclui muitas áreas com custo por aluno elevado, algumas delas desinteressantes economicamente para uma instituição privada. Além disso, a produção científica e a proporção de alunos de pós-graduação são muito maiores nas públicas, o que também contribui para o custo mais alto.
O gasto médio por aluno, se considerado todo o ensino superior brasileiro –ou seja, incluindo instituições públicas e privadas –, não é elevado segundo os critérios do Banco Mundial. As universidades e institutos federais, no entanto, fogem a essa regra. “Se considerarmos somente as instituições públicas, o nível de gasto por aluno é próximo ao verificado em países que possuem o dobro do PIB per capita do Brasil, e muito superior ao de vários países da Organização para a Cooperação e Desenvolvimento Econômico (OCDE), tais como Itália e Espanha”, calcula o relatório.
Em comparação com as universidades privadas, alunos nas universidades públicas brasileiras em média custam de duas a três vezes mais do que alunos matriculados em universidades privadas. O cálculo do Banco Mundial foi feito com base nas estatísticas do Exame Nacional de Desempenho dos Estudantes (Enade), no Censo da Educação Superior e em relatórios de gasto por aluno das universidades federais, elaborados pela Secretaria Executiva do Ministério da Educação (MEC).
Embora a rede privada seja responsável por 75% das matrículas do ensino superior, de acordo com o Censo da Educação Superior do MEC, todas as 20 instituições que lideram a produção científica brasileira são públicas, segundo um relatório encomendado pela Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (Capes). O documento, divulgado em janeiro de 2018, foi produzido pela empresa estadunidense Clarivate Analytics e analisa a pesquisa científica no Brasil entre 2011 e 2016. A conclusão do estudo é que praticamente só há produção de pesquisa científica em universidades públicas no país.
A diversidade de cursos oferecidos também é maior na rede pública. “Cursos caros e que exigem laboratórios bem equipados – como medicina e as engenharias – tendem a se concentrar no sistema público”, afirmou Renato Pedrosa, líder do Laboratório de Estudos sobre Ensino Superior da Unicamp, também entrevistado.
]]>https://apublica.org/2018/06/truco-rodrigo-maia-usa-dados-sem-contexto-sobre-educacao/feed/0Quem fiscaliza os tribunais de contas?https://apublica.org/2018/06/quem-fiscaliza-os-tribunais-de-contas/ https://apublica.org/2018/06/quem-fiscaliza-os-tribunais-de-contas/#respondThu, 14 Jun 2018 16:56:01 +0000http://apublica.org/?p=47860“As minhas contas foram aprovadas pelo Tribunal de Contas do Estado.” Essa frase está na ponta da língua dos políticos investigados na Operação Lava Jato por fraudar licitações e superfaturar obras. E o argumento não é falso. Os ex-governadores Aécio Neves (PSDB), de Minas Gerais, Sérgio Cabral (MDB), do Rio de Janeiro, e Beto Richa (PSDB), do Paraná – investigados por suspeita de terem favorecido empresas em licitações –, tiveram as contas aprovadas nos tribunais de contas de seus estados, colocando em xeque a credibilidade dos órgãos de controle como mecanismo para coibir esquemas de corrupção.
O problema é que, entre os julgadores das suas movimentações financeiras, estavam aliados políticos. A ONG Transparência Brasil revelou, em estudopublicado no ano passado, que oito em cada dez conselheiros de contas do país exerceram mandatos eletivos ou altas funções em governos. A pesquisa, realizada em 2014 e atualizada em 2016, incluiu membros do Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU), dos 27 tribunais de contas dos estados e do Distrito Federal, e dos tribunais municipais. Existem quatro tribunais de contas do conjunto de municípios dos estados de Pará, Goiás, Ceará e Bahia, e Tribunais Municipais de contas nas cidades de São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro.
O levantamento mostra que 23% dos 233 conselheiros e ministros respondem a processos ou já foram punidos na Justiça e até mesmo nos próprios tribunais de contas. Os supostos guardiões do dinheiro público são acusados de fraudar licitações, superfaturar obras e enriquecer ilicitamente. A mais comum acusação que recai sobre eles: improbidade administrativa.
Embora não tenha havido nenhuma investigação específica sobre elas, a Operação Lava Jato escancarou a participação dos integrantes dessas cortes estaduais, municipais e federal nos esquemas de desvio de dinheiro. No Rio de Janeiro, cinco conselheiros do TCE estão afastados, suspeitos de cobrar propina para fazer “vista grossa” de contratos do governo com empreiteiras.
Até fevereiro deste ano, o ex-ministro das cidades do governo de Dilma Rousseff Mário Negromonte (PP-BA) ocupava uma cadeira no conselho do Tribunal de Contas dos Municípios do Estado Bahia (TCM). Ele foi acusado de pedir propina de R$ 25 milhões para beneficiar empresas do setor de rastreamento de veículos quando era ministro. Indicado pelo ex-governador Jaques Wagner (PT-BA), em 2014, o conselheiro foi afastado depois que virou réu por corrupção passiva. O senador Agripino Maia (DEM-RN) teria influenciado a mudança de parecer do TCE do Rio Grande do Norte, favorecendo a OAS na construção do estádio Arena das Dunas para a Copa do Mundo de 2014, de acordo com denúncia da Procuradoria-Geral da República, acatada pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF). A operação atingiu também a cúpula do TCU. O filho do ministro Aroldo Cedraz (ex-deputado federal da Bahia pelo PFL, hoje DEM), o advogado Tiago Cedraz, passou a ser investigado em 2015 depois de o dono da empreiteira UTC Engenharia, Ricardo Pessoa, ter dito que o contratou para obter dados de difícil acesso na corte e para comprar uma decisão referente à usina nuclear Angra 3. Procurados pela reportagem da Pública, todos negam as acusações. (Leia o que dizem os citados)
Tudo dominado
Os tribunais de contas estaduais possuem sete conselheiros. Quatro são escolhidos pelo voto dos deputados; um, livremente pelo governador; e os outros dois, também pelo governador, mas têm de ser auditores e procuradores do Ministério Público de Contas.
Procurador do Ministério Público junto ao TCU e presidente da Associação Nacional do Ministério Público de Contas (Ampcon), Júlio Marcelo de Oliveira – conhecido por ser o autor da representação que levou à reprovação das contas de 2014 da ex-presidente Dilma Rousseff (PT) por fraude fiscal –, alerta que, quanto mais tempo o mesmo grupo político permanece no poder de um estado, mais influência ele tem no tribunal de contas.
É o caso, por exemplo, de Minas Gerais. O PSDB permaneceu no governo por 12 anos, de janeiro de 2003 a janeiro de 2015. Todos os membros do órgão mineiro são ligados aos ex-governadores tucanos Aécio Neves e Antonio Anastasia: os ex-deputados Mauri Torres (PSDB), José Alves Viana (DEM), Wanderley Ávila (PSDB) e Sebastião Helvécio (PDT) foram indicados pela Assembleia Legislativa. Já os dois cargos técnicos, ocupados por Cláudio Terrão e Gilberto Pinto Dinis, foram nomeação de Anastasia.
O levantamento da ONG Transparência Brasil que avaliou a vida pregressa de todos os membros das cortes dos tribunais de contas na ativa em 2016 traz a informação de que, no grupo de conselheiros que jamais ocuparam cargo eletivo nem foram secretários de governo, 6% respondem a processo na Justiça. Já entre os conselheiros que são políticos profissionais, a porcentagem sobe para 27%.
Políticos que perderam o mandato, que estão achando difícil se reeleger, ou que querem aumentar o poder político da família, sendo substituídos na Assembleia pelo filho ou mulher, por exemplo, cobiçam as vagas de conselheiros de contas. Ali, recebem diversos benefícios, como foro privilegiado, cargo vitalício, salários altos – o salário-base é de R$ 30.471 –, além de gratificações e outras vantagens.
Juntos, os tribunais de contas custam mais de R$ 10 bilhões aos cofres públicos, de acordo com o procurador Júlio Marcelo de Oliveira. Os cargos de conselheiros são equivalentes aos dos desembargadores, e os ministros do TCU são equiparados pela Constituição Federal aos ministros do Supremo Tribunal de Justiça (STJ). Os membros dos órgãos de controle estão regidos pela Lei Orgânica da Magistratura. No entanto, ninguém os fiscaliza. “Os tribunais de contas não têm controle nenhum. Ninguém fiscaliza esses órgãos”, ressaltou Oliveira.
Em abril deste ano, vagou uma cadeira na corte de Minas, com a morte da conselheira Adriene Andrade, mulher do ex-senador Clésio Andrade (MDB). Ela preenchia a vaga de indicação livre do governador. Será a vez agora do atual gestor do estado, Fernando Pimentel (PT), indicar um nome. O líder do governo no Legislativo, deputado estadual Durval Ângelo, é o mais cotado a assumir o conselho, perpetuando a prática de aliados políticos fiscalizarem a prestação de contas de governadores.
Com interesses políticos predominando sobre interesses públicos, não faltam escândalos no currículo do TCE de Minas Gerais. Em 2002, o então presidente do órgão, José Ferraz, já falecido, foi apontado pelo Ministério Público do estado como um dos envolvidos em um incêndio criminoso que destruiu provas de investigações fiscais. Em 2008, três conselheiros, incluindo o presidente, foram indiciados por suspeita de envolvimento com uma organização criminosa acusada de ter desviado R$ 200 milhões em verbas do Fundo de Participação dos Municípios. O esquema foi revelado na Operação Pasárgada, que teve como alvo também membros da corte do Rio. Em 2015, o jornal Estado de Minas revelou que os conselheiros receberam, em dezembro de 2014, salários que ultrapassavam R$ 150 mil mensais.
O Ministério Público chegou a questionar na Justiça, em 2006, a indicação de Adriene Andrade ao conselho da corte de contas, com o argumento de que ela não possuía os requisitos para preencher a vaga. Ela era ré em processos sob a acusação de fraudar licitações e respondia a ações cíveis e inquéritos policiais por supostas irregularidades administrativas quando foi prefeita de Três Pontas, de 2001 a 2004.
Para ser conselheiro do TCE de Minas, de acordo com artigo 78 da Constituição mineira, que foi inspirada na brasileira – na qual há os critérios destinados aos ministros do TCU –, é preciso ter “mais de trinta e cinco e menos de sessenta e cinco anos de idade; possuir idoneidade moral e reputação ilibada; notórios conhecimentos jurídicos, contábeis, econômicos, financeiros ou de administração pública; e ter mais de dez anos de exercício de função ou de efetiva atividade profissional que exijam os conhecimentos mencionados no inciso anterior”.
Doutor em contabilidade e finanças públicas, com mais de dez anos de serviço público, sendo quatro no TCE, o contador Alexandre Bossi encontrou na lei a possibilidade de fazer diferente: ocupar uma vaga de juiz de contas sendo um representante da sociedade civil. O desejo surgiu depois que ele trabalhou como auditor no tribunal mineiro. “Eu me sentia muito incomodado. Como auditor concursado, como técnico, você levanta várias coisas, faz inspeção na rua, visita municípios, faz um trabalho técnico de qualidade, com levantamento de irregularidades, de má gestão. Quando chega para votação política, no plenário, muitas vezes aquilo que a gente pesquisava, pegando o que a lei estipula em termos de punição, era deixado de lado. Achávamos, por exemplo, alguma irregularidade muito grande em uma estatal, aí, ao invés de aplicar multa, aplicava ressalva. Ou seja, não funcionava”, lembrou Bossi.
Em 2000, com a morte de um conselheiro indicado pela Assembleia, Bossi decidiu candidatar-se. O percurso, descobriu, não era tão simples como parecia. De acordo com o regimento interno do Legislativo mineiro, para entrar na disputa por uma vaga na corte de contas, é preciso ter o apoio de 20% dos deputados estaduais. “É feito para a sociedade não participar. É publicado no rodapé do Diário Oficial e, quando abre a vaga, só tem dez dias para fazer o registro”, avaliou.
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Alexandre Bossi encontrou na lei a possibilidade de fazer diferente: ocupar uma vaga de juiz de contas sendo um representante da sociedade civil
Consultor do Legislativo desde 1993, ele tinha proximidade com os parlamentares e bateu na porta dos 77 gabinetes para conseguir os 16 votos necessários. Cada deputado pode apoiar até dois candidatos. “Os deputados falavam comigo: ‘Você tá doido? Já tenho compromisso com meu colega aqui, do partido tal’. Eu respondia: “Ô deputado, não diga isso. Diga que tem compromisso porque acredita que ele vai ser um bom fiscal, um bom auditor, mas não porque é seu amigo de partido”, lembrou. Bossi conseguiu o apoio e foi o primeiro representante da sociedade civil a disputar o cargo no país. Ele concorreu naquele ano com cinco deputados.
Na votação do plenário, Bossi precisaria de 39 votos, mas teve apenas um. Depois que experimentou a eleição pela primeira vez, o servidor público conseguiu entrar na disputa todas as outras cinco vezes em que vagaram cadeiras da Assembleia, em 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011 e 2012, sempre concorrendo com deputados. Ele até mesmo tentou ser o indicado do Aécio, em 2006. “Eu tentei falar com o governador, dizer pra ele para indicar uma pessoa com perfil técnico, mas o Aécio nem me recebeu. Foi o Anastasia, na época secretário de Estado, quem me atendeu”, contou. Naquele ano, Adriene Andrade foi a escolhida.
“Não vou me candidatar mais”, garantiu Bossi. “Eu fiquei de 2000 a 2012 mexendo com isso. É muito cansativo, eu paro a minha vida, mas isso não significa que eu desisti da luta”, explicou. Ele disse desconhecer casos de nomeações que não sejam políticas. “A sociedade civil organizada jamais conseguiu emplacar um nome. No caso da minha candidatura, eu tive a iniciativa, mas contei com o apoio de entidades como o Conselho Regional de Contabilidade e do Sindicato dos Servidores do Tribunal de Contas”. Para ele, é muito importante colocar os tribunais de contas, “órgãos desconhecidos da sociedade e tão importantes no combate à corrupção”, sempre na pauta de discussão. “Os diversos casos de desvio de dinheiro público que, com frequência, aparecem nas primeiras páginas dos jornais são prova de que os tribunais de contas não andam exercendo satisfatoriamente o seu papel fiscalizador”.
Aprovada pelo TCE-MG, cidade administrativa cai na mira da Lava Jato
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Cidade administrativa cai na mira da Operação Lava Jato
Na mira da Operação Lava Jato, a Cidade Administrativa da capital mineira passou pelo crivo do Tribunal de Contas de Minas em 2007. As suspeitas reveladas nas investigações da Polícia Federal (PF) são de que o então governador Aécio Neves tenha recebido da Odebrecht R$ 5,2 milhões em propina para que a empresa faturasse a licitação. Os recursos teriam ido para sua campanha, de acordo com a delação do ex-executivo da empreiteira Benedicto Júnior. Sempre que questionado sobre as acusações, Aécio Neves diz que “o edital de licitação foi apresentado previamente ao Ministério Público Estadual e ao Tribunal de Contas do Estado”.
Inaugurada em 4 de março de 2010, dia em que o avô de Aécio, o ex-presidente Tancredo Neves, completaria 100 anos, a Cidade Administrativa é a obra mais cara da gestão do tucano. Ela custou R$ 1,2 bilhão aos cofres públicos. Apesar do alto investimento, salta aos olhos de quem frequenta o local a infraestrutura já decadente: pisos com rachaduras surgidas apenas três meses depois da inauguração, janelas proibidas de serem abertas – ficam lacradas – porque os vidros caem lá do alto e cheiro forte de esgoto nos jardins. Em 2015, um vendaval arrancou parte do teto do prédio.
Em fevereiro, Fernando Pimentel decidiu desativar o Palácio Tiradentes, um dos prédios da Cidade Administrativa, onde o governador despachava. De acordo com Pimentel, a medida trará uma economia de 40% nos gastos com insumos diversos, manutenção rotineira e com o consumo de água e energia. O PSDB rebateu a decisão do petista e garantiu que a centralização da estrutura governamental naquele espaço gerou uma economia de R$ 590 milhões aos cofres públicos entre 2011 e 2015.
Passados 17 anos do lançamento do edital da Cidade Administrativa, o TCE de Minas instaurou, em abril de 2017, um procedimento para investigar se houve fraude no contrato. A medida foi tomada depois que a Procuradoria-Geral da República abriu inquérito para averiguar a existência de crimes envolvendo Aécio Neves na obra. A iniciativa para a investigação partiu do Ministério Público de Contas.
Gustavo Baxter/Agência Pública
Em 2015, um vendaval arrancou parte do teto do prédio
A Pública entrou em contato com as assessorias de imprensa do senador Aécio Neves e do Tribunal de Contas de Minas, que não deram retorno.
Ministério Público
Além de atuarem como auxiliares dos tribunais de contas no controle e na fiscalização da execução do orçamento e dos atos de gestão dos recursos públicos, os membros do Ministério Público de Contas podem apresentar uma denúncia à corte de contas para que irregularidades sejam apuradas e os gestores, responsabilizados. Os pareceres dos procuradores de contas, servidores concursados com carreira de bacharel em direito, são opinativos. Ou seja, eles não têm o poder de vetar as decisões dos conselheiros, que podem acatar ou não suas recomendações, tendo apenas como ferramenta o recurso para que as decisões sejam revistas.
Nunca na história do TCE de Minas, por exemplo, houve reprovação das contas de um governador. Mesmo quando os procuradores de contas alertaram para problemas graves. Em 2013, o Ministério Público de Contas advertiu que o estado não cumpriu o mínimo constitucional para a educação, de 25% da receita, tendo aplicado apenas 23,91%. Isso não impediu, no entanto, que os conselheiros aprovassem as contas do ex-governador Antonio Anastasia, argumentando que o gestor havia cumprido os índices constitucionais.
13 conselheiros afastados em um ano
O descumprimento da aplicação mínima constitucional de 15% da receita para a saúde foi um dos principais argumentos dos conselheiros do TCE do Rio para a rejeição do balanço financeiro de 2016 do governador Luiz Fernando Pezão (MDB). A última vez que o TCE havia emitido parecer contrário às contas do estado fora em 2003. A decisão contrária a Pezão se deu em maio do ano passado. “O colegiado que deliberou pela rejeição das contas em 2016 foi integrado por conselheiros suplentes, tendo em vista o afastamento dos titulares por ordem judicial (IPL 1133/DF – Operação Quinto do Ouro). Note-se que em anos anteriores (2007-2015) o número de inconsistências foi até maior. Ainda assim as contas eram sistematicamente aprovadas com parecer favorável do TCE, numa evidente demonstração de que o controle era meramente formal e de que existia uma estratégia de proteção mútua entre os órgãos”, alertou o Ministério Público Federal (MPF) no documento que justifica a Operação Cadeia Velha, que revelou um esquema de corrupção na Assembleia Legislativa do Rio de Janeiro.
Apesar da recomendação do TCE, a Assembleia do Rio aprovou, em setembro de 2017, a movimentação financeira do governador. A população e os servidores do estado, que convivem com salários atrasados, foram proibidos de participar da votação. À época, o Legislativo fluminense justificou que a decisãofoi tomada pela presidência, por recomendação da segurança da Casa, “amparada em informações de que poderia haver atos violentos nos protestos”. Dois meses depois da reunião, Pezão indicou para o conselho da corte Edson Albertassi (MDB), então presidente da Comissão de Orçamento, Finanças, Fiscalização Financeira e Controle da Alerj, que também tinha dado aval à sua prestação de contas.
“Os fatos, no entanto, demonstraram que a argumentação de Albertassi não passou de mera retórica para justificar a proteção ao governo cujas contas, se tivessem sido rejeitadas, poderiam levar à responsabilização pessoal do governador”, observaram os procuradores no documento. Ex-líder do governo na Assembleia, Albertassi foi preso na Operação Cadeia Velha, antes de assumir a vaga no TCE. Ainda de acordo com o MPF, “desde 2007 e durante toda a administração de Sérgio Cabral, houve razões de sobra para a reprovação das contas do governo, contudo, como o processo de fiscalização sempre esteve viciado, em momento algum o ex-governador esteve sob o risco de se ver submetido ao processo político de impedimento”.
Há suspeitas de que durante o governo de Cabral cinco dos sete conselheiros do tribunal – Aloysio Guedes, Domingos Brazão, Marco Antônio de Alencar, José Gomes Graciosa e José Maurício Nolasco – participaram de um esquema de cobrança de propina para fechar os olhos para os contratos entre empreiteiras e o governo. A Operação Quinto do Ouro, da PF, que revelou o esquema, teve como base a delação premiada do ex-presidente do TCE Jonas Lopes. Os cinco conselheiros foram presos temporariamente em 29 de março de 2017 e soltos em 7 de abril, mas seguem afastados de suas funções desde então. O TCE do Rio afirmou, por meio de nota, que não irá comentar sobre o assunto. A reportagem não conseguiu contato com a defesa dos conselheiros afastados.
Apenas no último ano, pelo menos 13 conselheiros foram afastados de seus cargos com suspeitas de estarem envolvidos em esquemas de corrupção.
No Mato Grosso também foram afastados cinco conselheiros. Eles são suspeitos de ter recebido R$ 53 milhões em propinas para não prejudicar o andamento das obras da Copa no estado. O esquema foi revelado em delação do ex-governador Silval Barbosa (MDB) durante a Operação Malebolge, da PF. Os conselheiros Valter Albano, Antônio Joaquim, José Carlos Novelli, Waldir Júlio Teis e Sérgio Ricardo de Almeida foram afastados em setembro do ano passado pelo STF. A Malebolge é uma sequência da Operação Ararath, que desde 2013 investiga um suposto esquema de lavagem de dinheiro público e crimes financeiros no Mato Grosso.
À reportagem, o TCE do Mato Grosso informou, por meio da assessoria de imprensa, que houve uma investigação interna em outubro de 2016. “A investigação foi conduzida por dois conselheiros substitutos e um procurador do Ministério Público de Contas, com conclusão em março de 2017”, observou o órgão. “Não chegou a nenhuma evidência de crime, mas mesmo assim a comissão responsável entendeu por bem encaminhar cópias dos autos para os Ministérios Públicos Federal e Estadual”, diz a nota.
No Espírito Santo, o conselheiro José Antônio Almeida Pimentel foi acusado de receber dinheiro em troca de facilitação e favorecimento para a aprovação de processos perante a corte de contas do Estado. As investigações revelaram também que ele teria oferecido expertise e apoio técnico no direcionamento de processos licitatórios em diversos municípios capixabas. José Antônio é alvo da Operação Moeda de Troca, deflagrada em 2010, que apura fraudes em licitações de municípios no Espírito Santo. Ele saiu do cargo, por decisão do STJ, em junho do ano passado.
A defesa argumentou ao STF que a denúncia contra José Antônio Pimentel seria inepta, principalmente por ausência de justa causa relativa aos crimes de lavagem de dinheiro e organização criminosa. Os fatos imputados ao denunciado, de acordo com a defesa, não estariam especificados.
O conselheiro do TCE do Amapá José Júlio de Miranda Coelho foi igualmente afastado de suas funções em março de 2018 pelo STJ. Ele é acusado de ter cometido 62 vezes o crime de lavagem de dinheiro com uso de terceiros.
José Júlio tinha sido afastado em 2015 e voltou ao cargo em dezembro de 2017 por decisão do STF. Diante do novo processo de afastamento, a defesa de Coelho alegou que, diante da reintegração promovida pela Suprema Corte, não havia fato recente que justificasse o novo pedido de afastamento feito pelo Ministério Público Federal. Mas ele foi afastado mesmo assim.
Bom relacionamento e parentesco
A relação de cumplicidade entre o órgão de controle e seu controlado é um dos principais motivos da corrupção nos tribunais de contas, de acordo com o procurador Júlio Marcelo de Oliveira. “O político que ocupa a cadeira de conselheiro terá, na maioria dos casos, uma visão mais simpática ao seu grupo político. O desenho institucional atual é vulnerável à captura política”, acrescentou.
“É com muita tranquilidade e serenidade que eu afirmo que este governo do estado do Rio de Janeiro, com suas finanças públicas, seus controles públicos, faz uma nova era do estado. Nós que cuidamos das contas do estado sentimos claramente a mudança radical que houve na Secretaria de Fazenda”, afirmou o então presidente do TCE do Rio de Janeiro José Maurício Nolasco durante a abertura do IV Encontro do Conselho Nacional dos Órgãos de Controle Interno, que ocorreu em 2009. Anos depois, ele seria investigado na Operação Quinto do Ouro, já mencionada anteriormente.
“Da parte do Tribunal de Contas de Goiás e do nosso governo, o que tem ocorrido invariavelmente é uma relação harmônica, porque há, acima de tudo, uma identidade de propósitos”, afirmou o então governador de Goiás Marconi Perillo (PSDB) durante a inauguração de uma nova sede do TCE, em agosto de 2016. Perillo é acusado de ter formado uma aliança com o dono da construtora Delta, Fernando Cavendish, e com o bicheiro Carlinhos Cachoeira para receber vantagens indevidas em troca de contratos com o governo goiano que causaram prejuízos aos cofres públicos. Em nota enviada à imprensa quando denunciado ao STJ, em março de 2017, ele negou as acusações. Assim que deixou a vaga para disputar a reeleição, em abril, o governador que o substituiu, José Eliton (PSDB), indicou o cunhado de seu antecessor, Sérgio Cardoso, ao conselho do Tribunal de Contas dos Municípios do Estado de Goiás. (Veja a íntegra da nota do TCE-GO)
O levantamento da ONG Transparência Brasil mostrou também que 32% dos conselheiros têm relações de parentesco com políticos. “As relações são diversas e demonstram, em alguns casos, laços com figuras influentes na política local há diversas gerações. Em um caso, o poder remonta ao período imperial: o clã político cearense Paula Pessoa, ao qual pertence o conselheiro Luís Alexandre Albuquerque Figueiredo de Paula Pessoa, do TCE do Ceará, conta com oito gerações de políticos influentes. O conselheiro, além de ter de pai, irmão e sobrinho na política subnacional, tem como antepassado um senador do Império”, observou a ONG no estudo.
O movimento #MudaTC, criado pela entidade presidida pelo procurador junto ao TCU, Júlio Marcelo de Oliveira, a Ampcon, a Confederação Nacional das Carreiras Típicas de Estado (Conacate) e a Federação Nacional das Entidades dos Servidores dos Tribunais de Contas do Brasil (Fenastc), depois do escândalo no TCE do Rio, apoia a aprovação da PEC 329/2013, que está pronta para ir a plenário.
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Rachaduras a caminho do Palácio Tiradentes
Entre os principais pontos está a mudança na composição dos tribunais de contas, proibindo indicações políticas. O projeto prevê também que os conselheiros sejam fiscalizados pelo Conselho Nacional de Justiça, assim como todos os juízes, desembargadores e ministros do STF e do STJ.
Já a Associação dos Membros dos Tribunais de Contas do Brasil (Atricon) defende que seja criado um Conselho Nacional dos Tribunais de Contas para fiscalizar as cortes de contas. Em relação à composição dos tribunais, o presidente da entidade, Fábio Nogueira, explica que a associação não é contra a indicação de políticos à vaga. “Nós não temos nenhum preconceito contra aqueles que vêm do Parlamento. O que nós precisamos é ter cautela nas indicações”, defendeu.
A proposta de mudanças da Atricon está na PEC 22/2017. Ela foi formulada e sugerida pela entidade e apresentada pelo senador Cássio Cunha (PSDB-PB). O projeto assegura a maior parte dos assentos aos membros das carreiras técnicas – cinco no TCU e quatro nos outros tribunais. E prevê o fim das indicações livres do chefe do Executivo e a redução das indicações do Legislativo, fixando critérios como quarentena de três anos afastado de mandato eletivo, não ter sido condenado judicialmente nem ter tido contas reprovadas.
Além disso, a PEC determina que os conselheiros deverão ter graduação e experiências nas áreas jurídica, contábil, econômica e financeira ou de administração pública. Atualmente, apesar de a Constituição exigir “notórios conhecimentos jurídicos, contábeis, econômicos, financeiros ou de administração pública”, há conselheiros de diversas áreas e sem ensino superior nas cadeiras de tribunais de contas estaduais. De acordo com estudo do perfil desses tribunais publicado em 2014 pelo contador Alexandre Bossi, que também é professor do Centro Universitário UNA em Belo Horizonte, esse grupo chega a 23% dos conselheiros. A pesquisa dele abrangeu o TCU, os 26 tribunais estaduais e o do Distrito Federal.
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A reportagem da Pública tentou contato com todos os acusados e mencionados na reportagem. Os TCEs do Rio de Janeiro e Minas Gerais e o TCM da Bahia afirmaram por nota que não se pronunciariam. Abaixo, listamos o posicionamento dos tribunais de contas do Paraná, Rio Grande do Norte e dos conselheiros mencionados:
TCE- PR: O Tribunal de Contas do Paraná informou, por meio de sua assessoria de imprensa, que desde 2011 vem realizando auditorias nas empresas concessionárias de rodovias, já tendo encontrado variações de até 25% a mais no preço cobrado por algumas das empresas. Segundo o TCE-PR, as contas do governador Carlos Alberto Richa relativas ao exercício de 2016 foram aprovadas em novembro de 2017 com 14 ressalvas, nove determinações e três recomendações ao Poder Executivo estadual. (Veja nota)
TCE-RN: O Tribunal de Contas do Rio Grande do Norte afirmou, por meio de sua assessoria de imprensa, que não houve mudança de entendimento do órgão no processo envolvendo a fiscalização das obras da Arena das Dunas. (Veja nota)
Ex-ministro Mário Negromonte:A defesa de Mário Negromonte alega, no processo, que o inquérito não apresenta conteúdo probatório capaz de demonstrar, de forma definitiva, a existência de ato ilícito por ele praticado.
Senador Agripino Maia:A assessoria de imprensa do senador Agripino Maia não retornou o contato feito pela reportagem. Quando o STF o tornou réu, em dezembro de 2017, ele enviou nota à imprensa dizendo ter causado “estranheza” o fato de não ter sido considerado pelo tribunal o “farto conjunto de provas” de sua “completa inocência”. “Como afirmado por todos os ministros da Primeira Turma, o prosseguimento das investigações não significa julgamento condenatório. E é justamente a inabalável certeza da minha inocência que me obriga a pedir à Corte o máximo de urgência no julgamento final da causa”, afirmou o parlamentar por meio de sua assessoria de imprensa.
Advogado Tiago Cedraz: O advogado Tiago Cedraz, por meio de sua assessoria de imprensa, negou qualquer ilegalidade e reiterou sua tranquilidade quanto aos fatos mencionados por jamais ter participado de conduta ilícita.
Conselheiros afastados do Tribunal de Contas do Mato Grosso:
Valter Albano: Em nota enviada à imprensa quando afastado, o conselheiro Valter Abano afirmou que nunca se omitiu nem agiu de forma ilícita no exercício de suas funções, nem pessoalmente nem por pessoa autorizada por ele. “Em meus 45 anos de vida pública nunca fui condenado em nenhum processo, de qualquer natureza, especialmente por fatos que denegrissem minha honra e minha integridade”, disse. E acrescentou: “Repudio o afastamento do cargo tão somente com base em delações sem nenhuma prova para corroborá-las, confio na Justiça e tenho a certeza de que o tempo e as investigações irão demonstrar a veracidade dos fatos”.
Antônio Joaquim: No processo, a defesa do conselheiro Antônio Joaquim argumentou que seu afastamento foi baseado apenas em delações premiadas e que não há provas contra os conselheiros. “Assim, na tentativa de emplacar sua colaboração premiada, os colaboradores apontam fatos manifestamente inverídicos ao Requerente, sem apresentar quaisquer dados de corroboração, a fim de meramente conferir arrimo à delação ao acusar o Requerente, pessoa que sempre agiu dentro dos ditames da moralidade, da probidade e da honestidade, verificando-se o completo esvaziamento da delação em tela em relação a ele, conforme será a seguir esclarecido”, acrescentou.
José Carlos Novelli: Em nota enviada à imprensa quando afastado, a defesa de José Carlos Novelli afirmou que não foram apresentadas provas de atos ilícitos contra o conselheiro e considerou o afastamento desproporcional. “Não há o que falar sobre recebimento de propina e outros benefícios por parte do conselheiro Novelli. Qualquer afirmação contrária é leviana e criminosa”, diz.
Waldir Júlio Teis: No processo, a defesa de Walter Júlio Teis argumentou que não há provas contra ele. “Ao ler as denúncias aduzidas pelos colaboradores, não encontrou qualquer ato concreto de participação do conselheiro Waldir Julio Teis, nos atos supostamente ilícitos investigados nessa quadra, mas, tão somente, meras declarações unilaterais dos colaboradores, não tendo o condão de albergar uma medida tão drástica, como a aqui vergastada”, afirmou a defesa.
Sérgio Ricardo de Almeida: A reportagem não conseguiu localizar a defesa do conselheiro afastado Sérgio Ricardo de Almeida.
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Audi News and DiscussionSun, 01 Jul 2018 13:40:49 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.657070361Audi A4 Sedan and Audi A4 Avant: Bestselling models in top form
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Sun, 01 Jul 2018 13:40:49 +0000https://www.audiworld.com/?p=36201 A more striking look at the front and rear Ultra-dynamic “S line competition” equipment package Audi makes its successful premium midsize model even more compelling. The 2019 model year will see the A4 Sedan and A4 Avant receive newly designed bumpers, which together with the new wheel design accentuate the sporty character. The equally all-new [...] More »]]>36201https://www.audiworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Audi-A4-9.jpghttps://www.audiworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Audi-A4-9-150x150.jpgEvent Information: Waterfest 24 has an all new location!!
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Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:13:29 +0000https://www.audiworld.com/?p=36186 It’s usually a good thing to be featured on Jay Leno’s Garage, so we were psyched to learn that Audi’s R8 RWS (Rear Wheel [drive] Series) was going to be featured on the show. You can read about the R8 RWS here. Enjoy the video!]]>36186https://www.audiworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Audi-R8-RWS-01.jpghttps://www.audiworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Audi-R8-RWS-01-150x150.jpgSlideshow: Your Suspension Essentials for Proper Handling
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Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:14:44 +0000https://www.audiworld.com/?p=36103 Eye-catching, masculine design with taut lines Infotainment concepts from the Audi full-size class New driver assistance systems for more safety and comfort In 2010, a brand-new Audi model line made its debut in the shape of the A1. And now the second generation of the successful compact car is rolling to the starting line. Its [...] More »]]>36103https://www.audiworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Audi-A1-35.jpghttps://www.audiworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Audi-A1-35-150x150.jpgSlideshow: How Audi’s Rosemeyer Gave us the Veyron
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323287954168Here's how the Hawai'ian Islands formed
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Scientific American created this helpful explainer of how the chain of Hawai'ian Islands formed. The tectonic plate is moving northwest over a magma hot spot in the earth's mantle. In fact, there's a new Hawai'ian island named Loihi forming underwater right now. (more…)
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"The type of non-stop action and improbably hilarious fun that only a kid could dream up. ... The EMU Club's adventures perfectly capture the intersection of imagination and wonder - the crossroad that's so often found in cardboard boxes, pillow forts and backyards everywhere." -GeekDad
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/06/super-fun-pak-comix-feat-dou.html/feed1602782Salad Cream renamed
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/06/salad-cream-renamed.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/06/salad-cream-renamed.html#commentsWed, 06 Jun 2018 08:14:03 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=603185
The Heinz condiment Salad Cream—a homogenous beige slime similar to Miracle Whip that has become a traditional staple of British home cuisine—is to be renamed Sandwich Cream to keep with the times.
Its maker, Heinz, says that only 14% of those who buy the sauce use it on salads, with many more preferring to use it in sandwiches. A spokesman for Heinz told trade magazine the Grocer that the name no longer "fairly represents the product's ingredients or usage occasions." It would be the first name change for the product since its launch in 1914.
Fans of the traditional name went on social media to express their anger.
Even cheap mayo substitutes have aggrieved, entitled fans.
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The Heinz condiment Salad Cream—a homogenous beige slime similar to Miracle Whip that has become a traditional staple of British home cuisine—is to be renamed Sandwich Cream to keep with the times.
Its maker, Heinz, says that only 14% of those who buy the sauce use it on salads, with many more preferring to use it in sandwiches. A spokesman for Heinz told trade magazine the Grocer that the name no longer "fairly represents the product's ingredients or usage occasions." It would be the first name change for the product since its launch in 1914.
Fans of the traditional name went on social media to express their anger.
Even cheap mayo substitutes have aggrieved, entitled fans.
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https://boingboing.net/2018/06/06/salad-cream-renamed.html/feed6603185Crayola now has a line of gender-fluid makeup
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/06/crayola-now-has-a-line-of-gend.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/06/crayola-now-has-a-line-of-gend.html#commentsWed, 06 Jun 2018 08:00:01 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602124
I'm not making this up: Crayola is making makeup.
Yep, in a partnership with young adult retail brand ASOS, Crayola now has a line of 58 vegan and cruelty-free beauty products, which includes "face crayons," mascara, highlighters, and eyeshadow palettes. Shades, such as Tumbleweed and Dandelion, match the names of actual Crayola crayons.
Elle notes the collection is "gender fluid," citing a press release about the line from ASOS. They also note that both men and women are shown wearing the product in the campaign's photos.
Yep, in a partnership with young adult retail brand ASOS, Crayola now has a line of 58 vegan and cruelty-free beauty products, which includes "face crayons," mascara, highlighters, and eyeshadow palettes. Shades, such as Tumbleweed and Dandelion, match the names of actual Crayola crayons.
Elle notes the collection is "gender fluid," citing a press release about the line from ASOS. They also note that both men and women are shown wearing the product in the campaign's photos.
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/06/crayola-now-has-a-line-of-gend.html/feed3602124Foster an Orphan Elephant
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/06/foster-an-orphan-elephant.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/06/foster-an-orphan-elephant.html#respondWed, 06 Jun 2018 07:42:29 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=601118
Just over two years ago I posted a video here titled “I Will Always Remember You.” Among the many pieces I’ve done for Boing Boing both before and after, it remains the piece most read, and the video most watched.
The subject is the poaching of elephants and the orphaned young elephants who are then left alone. Elephants are extremely smart and social creatures, and the young stay with their mothers, for whom they depend on food, for three to four years. When the mother is killed, the youngster often dies.
The poaching of elephants for their tusks is no closer to being stopped than it was two years ago. Few want to look at horrible photographs of slaughtered animals, which is what makes this piece of animation so important and powerful.
Please watch this and consider donating to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an organization which cares for young elephants whose mothers have been slain.
https://youtu.be/yopa2wvHqhQ
If the video doesn’t move you, then you have a heart of stone. For a mere $50 you can foster an orphan elephant.
Every orphan of poaching once had a family. As Hugo Guinness’ moving animation shows, at our Nursery, we offer hope, a future and a second chance at life to victims of the ivory trade. This is their story.
#RememberMe - Please share this film far and wide! Survivors, like the orphan elephant in the film, have the opportunity to not only live, but to go on and start their own families back in the wild.
Want to be a part of their future? Foster an orphaned baby elephant in our care at: http://dswt.org/foster
Our biggest thanks to acclaimed artist Hugo Guinness, Allegra Pilkington and Luisa Crosbie for creating such a powerful animation, with original music by Joe Trapanese and support from J. Crew.
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Just over two years ago I posted a video here titled “I Will Always Remember You.” Among the many pieces I’ve done for Boing Boing both before and after, it remains the piece most read, and the video most watched.
The subject is the poaching of elephants and the orphaned young elephants who are then left alone. Elephants are extremely smart and social creatures, and the young stay with their mothers, for whom they depend on food, for three to four years. When the mother is killed, the youngster often dies.
The poaching of elephants for their tusks is no closer to being stopped than it was two years ago. Few want to look at horrible photographs of slaughtered animals, which is what makes this piece of animation so important and powerful.
Please watch this and consider donating to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an organization which cares for young elephants whose mothers have been slain.
https://youtu.be/yopa2wvHqhQ
If the video doesn’t move you, then you have a heart of stone. For a mere $50 you can foster an orphan elephant.
Every orphan of poaching once had a family. As Hugo Guinness’ moving animation shows, at our Nursery, we offer hope, a future and a second chance at life to victims of the ivory trade. This is their story.
#RememberMe - Please share this film far and wide! Survivors, like the orphan elephant in the film, have the opportunity to not only live, but to go on and start their own families back in the wild.
Want to be a part of their future? Foster an orphaned baby elephant in our care at: http://dswt.org/foster
Our biggest thanks to acclaimed artist Hugo Guinness, Allegra Pilkington and Luisa Crosbie for creating such a powerful animation, with original music by Joe Trapanese and support from J. Crew.
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/06/foster-an-orphan-elephant.html/feed0601118Judge to EPA: you are legally required to turn over Pruitt's documentary evidence for climate denial
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/epistemological-smokescreen.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/epistemological-smokescreen.html#commentsWed, 06 Jun 2018 01:41:54 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602929
Embattled EPA Director Scott Pruitt went on national TV to announce on behalf of the US government that "I would not agree [CO2 is] a primary contributor to the global warming that we see... There’s a tremendous disagreement about the degree of the impact [of] human activity on the climate."
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Embattled EPA Director Scott Pruitt went on national TV to announce on behalf of the US government that "I would not agree [CO2 is] a primary contributor to the global warming that we see... There’s a tremendous disagreement about the degree of the impact [of] human activity on the climate."
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]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/epistemological-smokescreen.html/feed7602929John Perry Barlow's memoir, finished weeks before his death, is out
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/barlovian.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/barlovian.html#commentsWed, 06 Jun 2018 01:26:16 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602924
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/barlovian.html/feed2602924Fugitive wanted for attempted murder found at White House, where he worked for National Security Council
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/nsc-fugitive-caught.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/nsc-fugitive-caught.html#commentsWed, 06 Jun 2018 00:14:27 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602914
Pretty logical place to hide, if you ask me.
Secret Service agents grabbed Martese Maurice Edwards today when he showed up for work at the White House, where he worked as a private contractor for the WH National Security Council.
A man by that same name is wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Secret Service agents grabbed Martese Maurice Edwards today when he showed up for work at the White House, where he worked as a private contractor for the WH National Security Council.
A man by that same name is wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/nsc-fugitive-caught.html/feed15602914MyHeritage leaks data of 92 million who use the genealogy and family tree website
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/my-heritage-leaks.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/my-heritage-leaks.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 23:54:34 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602909
A security breach affected the MyHeritage website, and leaked the personal information of over 92 million users, the Israeli company said Tuesday.
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/my-heritage-leaks.html/feed8602909Rot the eyes right out of your head with this collection of 60 free Film Noir classics
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/rot-the-eyes-right-out-of-your.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/rot-the-eyes-right-out-of-your.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 23:28:53 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602886I've been hooked on hard-boiled crime novels and Film Noir since I picked up my first copy (there have been many) of Dashiel Hammett's Red Harvest back in the mid-1990s. It's bleak, entertaining stuff that I find to be a hell of a lot more honest in its portrayal of human desperation, motivation, rage and lust than most of the drivel that's spoon-fed to us in films, television and a whole lot of books these days.
My personal tastes lean towards stories where the bad guy, or at least, a pretty lousy guy, wins. Richard Stark's (a pen name of the late, great Donald E. Westlake) Parker series, anything written by Lawrence Block or Raymond Chandler, and movies like The Big Sleep, The Long Goodbye or more recently, The Drop scratch my need for fatalistic media. Despite their being a glut of crime and detective films out there, set in the city, country or even the future (I'm looking at you, Looper), finding new books to read or movies to veg out to can be a daunting task. Fortunately, the good people at Open Culture have made the latter a whole lot easier.
Open Culture's curated a fine collection of 60 Film Noir gems that are free to watch online, and in some cases, free to download. I won't lie to you, there's a number of stinkers in the movies that they've included on their list, but even a bad film can be worth watching. If nothing else, it'll make you appreciate a good movie that much more.
Image via Maxpixel
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I've been hooked on hard-boiled crime novels and Film Noir since I picked up my first copy (there have been many) of Dashiel Hammett's Red Harvest back in the mid-1990s. It's bleak, entertaining stuff that I find to be a hell of a lot more honest in its portrayal of human desperation, motivation, rage and lust than most of the drivel that's spoon-fed to us in films, television and a whole lot of books these days.
My personal tastes lean towards stories where the bad guy, or at least, a pretty lousy guy, wins. Richard Stark's (a pen name of the late, great Donald E. Westlake) Parker series, anything written by Lawrence Block or Raymond Chandler, and movies like The Big Sleep, The Long Goodbye or more recently, The Drop scratch my need for fatalistic media. Despite their being a glut of crime and detective films out there, set in the city, country or even the future (I'm looking at you, Looper), finding new books to read or movies to veg out to can be a daunting task. Fortunately, the good people at Open Culture have made the latter a whole lot easier.
Open Culture's curated a fine collection of 60 Film Noir gems that are free to watch online, and in some cases, free to download. I won't lie to you, there's a number of stinkers in the movies that they've included on their list, but even a bad film can be worth watching. If nothing else, it'll make you appreciate a good movie that much more.
Image via Maxpixel
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https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/rot-the-eyes-right-out-of-your.html/feed16602886This man is swimming across the Pacific Ocean to raise awareness about plastic pollution
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/this-man-is-swimming-across-th.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/this-man-is-swimming-across-th.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 23:23:38 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602880Some people are more committed to a cause than others. Ben Lecomte? He’s one of those. In an effort to highlight the stunning amount of damage humanity is doing to the world’s oceans and generate awareness about plastic pollution, the 50-year old adventurer plans on swimming through 1,600km of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Lecomte started his swim this morning in Japan. Provided everything goes according to plan, he’ll finish his aquatic ramblings in 180 days, in San Fransisco. This isn’t his first open water rodeo: according to The Guardian, Lecomte swam across the whole damn Atlantic Ocean back in 1998.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnUK0oBI_s4
From The Guardian:
The Great Pacific garbage patch, according to the latest March estimate, is twice the size of France and contains nearly 80,000 tonnes of plastic.
Also known as the Pacific trash vortex, the patch is caused by the North Pacific gyre – a circle of currents that keep plastic, waste and other pollution trapped.
According to scientists, the patch has been growing “exponentially” in recent years. The March estimate found it was 16 times larger than previously expected.
As Lecomte makes his way through the garbage patch, he and his support team plan on taking water samples and catching fish to test for plastic pollutants and illustrate how plastics have been infiltrating the food chain. This might sound like a a goofy publicity stunt, but if you take a peek at the endeavor's website, you'll see that Lecomte's efforts have the support of some big scientific guns, including NASA, CMER, the Argonne National Labratory and the University of Montana, just to name a few.
If you'd like to keep tabs on the progress that Lecomte and his team are making in their trek across the Pacific Ocean or learn more about how badly we've screwed up our oceans, you'll want to check out The Longest Swim.
]]>Some people are more committed to a cause than others. Ben Lecomte? He’s one of those. In an effort to highlight the stunning amount of damage humanity is doing to the world’s oceans and generate awareness about plastic pollution, the 50-year old adventurer plans on swimming through 1,600km of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Lecomte started his swim this morning in Japan. Provided everything goes according to plan, he’ll finish his aquatic ramblings in 180 days, in San Fransisco. This isn’t his first open water rodeo: according to The Guardian, Lecomte swam across the whole damn Atlantic Ocean back in 1998.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnUK0oBI_s4
From The Guardian:
The Great Pacific garbage patch, according to the latest March estimate, is twice the size of France and contains nearly 80,000 tonnes of plastic.
Also known as the Pacific trash vortex, the patch is caused by the North Pacific gyre – a circle of currents that keep plastic, waste and other pollution trapped.
According to scientists, the patch has been growing “exponentially” in recent years. The March estimate found it was 16 times larger than previously expected.
As Lecomte makes his way through the garbage patch, he and his support team plan on taking water samples and catching fish to test for plastic pollutants and illustrate how plastics have been infiltrating the food chain. This might sound like a a goofy publicity stunt, but if you take a peek at the endeavor's website, you'll see that Lecomte's efforts have the support of some big scientific guns, including NASA, CMER, the Argonne National Labratory and the University of Montana, just to name a few.
If you'd like to keep tabs on the progress that Lecomte and his team are making in their trek across the Pacific Ocean or learn more about how badly we've screwed up our oceans, you'll want to check out The Longest Swim.
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/this-man-is-swimming-across-th.html/feed5602880Facebook gave user data to 'at least 4 Chinese companies,' including tech giant ID'd as security threat by U.S. intel
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/facebook-china.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/facebook-china.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 23:19:41 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602892
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/facebook-china.html/feed14602892Watch a vinyl record spin so fast it disintegrates
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-a-vinyl-record-spin-so-f.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-a-vinyl-record-spin-so-f.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 20:10:12 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=601060
Playing a vinyl album at 45 or 78 instead of 33.33 is always fun, but what happens at several thousand times that rpm? Let's just say it's record-shattering. (more…)
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Playing a vinyl album at 45 or 78 instead of 33.33 is always fun, but what happens at several thousand times that rpm? Let's just say it's record-shattering. (more…)
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-a-vinyl-record-spin-so-f.html/feed17601060Watch this terrific paper animation of a Japanese monster battle
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-this-terrific-paper-anim.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-this-terrific-paper-anim.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 19:49:58 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602865
Shinrashinge created this fantastic one-shot animation entirely out of paper. Below is another classic. (via Waxy)
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-this-terrific-paper-anim.html/feed11602865Watch Elemental, where beautiful ocean photos become stunning cinemagraphs
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-elemental-where-beautif.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-elemental-where-beautif.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 19:46:11 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=599868
Water & Light contains astonishing images of waves. Last year, Armand Dijcks turned some of Ray Collins' shots into cinemagraphs. The two collaborated again in Elemental, a languid meditation on the power and beauty of water. (more…)
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Water & Light contains astonishing images of waves. Last year, Armand Dijcks turned some of Ray Collins' shots into cinemagraphs. The two collaborated again in Elemental, a languid meditation on the power and beauty of water. (more…)
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-elemental-where-beautif.html/feed4599868Cutlery from 2001: A Space Odyssey is available on Amazon
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/cutlery-from-2001-a-space-ody.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/cutlery-from-2001-a-space-ody.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 19:37:27 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602857
In 1957, Danish architect Arne Jacobson designed a exquisite set of minimalist cutlery that Stanley Kubrick personally selected as the flatware aboard the Discovery One in “2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968). Now you can buy it on Amazon.com for $100/set. This is the future, baby! From the New York Times:
Jacobsen designed (the cutlery) at the height of his career, in his mid-50s, for one of his most prestigious assignments, the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Having established his reputation as Denmark’s leading Modernist by designing first houses and then public buildings, Jacobsen sealed it in 1956 by bagging the most coveted position in Danish design, as professor of architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. The SAS commission offered an opportunity for him to create a new national landmark, a grand hotel for the jet age. This would require him to design not just the building but all of its contents: chairs, furnishings, curtains, lighting, even the cutlery.
Ignoring convention, Jacobsen started from scratch by imagining what eating utensils would be like if they were natural extensions of the human body, and came up with abstractions of the traditional shape for knives, forks and spoons. The light, slender slivers of metal are designed to fit neatly into the hand at one end and the mouth at the other, with wide, flat surfaces for the fingertips to hold on to.
In 1957, Danish architect Arne Jacobson designed a exquisite set of minimalist cutlery that Stanley Kubrick personally selected as the flatware aboard the Discovery One in “2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968). Now you can buy it on Amazon.com for $100/set. This is the future, baby! From the New York Times:
Jacobsen designed (the cutlery) at the height of his career, in his mid-50s, for one of his most prestigious assignments, the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Having established his reputation as Denmark’s leading Modernist by designing first houses and then public buildings, Jacobsen sealed it in 1956 by bagging the most coveted position in Danish design, as professor of architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. The SAS commission offered an opportunity for him to create a new national landmark, a grand hotel for the jet age. This would require him to design not just the building but all of its contents: chairs, furnishings, curtains, lighting, even the cutlery.
Ignoring convention, Jacobsen started from scratch by imagining what eating utensils would be like if they were natural extensions of the human body, and came up with abstractions of the traditional shape for knives, forks and spoons. The light, slender slivers of metal are designed to fit neatly into the hand at one end and the mouth at the other, with wide, flat surfaces for the fingertips to hold on to.
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/cutlery-from-2001-a-space-ody.html/feed23602857Brian De Palma is making a "horror film" inspired by Harvey Weinstein's downfall
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/brian-de-palma-is-making-a-h.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/brian-de-palma-is-making-a-h.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 18:56:26 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602833
Brian De Palma is writing “a horror film" inspired by the downfall of Harvey Weinstein. The movie is about “a sexual aggressor" and takes place "within the context of sexual harassment in Hollywood," he says. It's titled Predator. Shooting will begin next year.
(Saïd) Ben Saïd, who produced De Palma’s 2012 Passion starring Rachel McAdams and Noomi Rapace, will produce Predator with partner Michel Merkt. Separately, De Palma has said he’s using the Toronto Film Festival as a backdrop for the intrigue.
Brian De Palma is writing “a horror film" inspired by the downfall of Harvey Weinstein. The movie is about “a sexual aggressor" and takes place "within the context of sexual harassment in Hollywood," he says. It's titled Predator. Shooting will begin next year.
(Saïd) Ben Saïd, who produced De Palma’s 2012 Passion starring Rachel McAdams and Noomi Rapace, will produce Predator with partner Michel Merkt. Separately, De Palma has said he’s using the Toronto Film Festival as a backdrop for the intrigue.
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/brian-de-palma-is-making-a-h.html/feed13602833Just look at this manually pixellated banana and apple
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/just-look-at-this-manually-pix.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/just-look-at-this-manually-pix.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 18:44:37 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=599772Tokyo based artist Yuni Yoshida created her Layered series by manually cutting out cubed "pixels" of foods that recreate the gestalt of the original. (more…)]]>Tokyo based artist Yuni Yoshida created her Layered series by manually cutting out cubed "pixels" of foods that recreate the gestalt of the original. (more…)]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/just-look-at-this-manually-pix.html/feed10599772This is how you dance (without moving)
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/this-is-how-you-dance-without.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/this-is-how-you-dance-without.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 17:40:01 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602151
YouTuber Ryan Higa admits that he can't dance. When one of his viewers asked if he could dance without moving, he put together this amazing stop-motion video with his friends.
This is how it was made:
https://youtu.be/6e7wxqOo7ps
YouTuber Ryan Higa admits that he can't dance. When one of his viewers asked if he could dance without moving, he put together this amazing stop-motion video with his friends.
This is how it was made:
https://youtu.be/6e7wxqOo7ps
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/this-is-how-you-dance-without.html/feed2602151Who won the horse race? Bofa. Bofa Deez Nutz.
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/who-won-the-horse-race-bofa.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/who-won-the-horse-race-bofa.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 17:27:11 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602823
A horse named Bofa Deez Nutz won its first victory on Friday at Oklahoma City's Remington Park. You'll note that the race caller is a master at his craft.
Meanwhile, as the horse crossed the finish line, its owner could be heard exclaiming "GOT EEEEM!" (In my imagination anyway.)
A horse named Bofa Deez Nutz won its first victory on Friday at Oklahoma City's Remington Park. You'll note that the race caller is a master at his craft.
Meanwhile, as the horse crossed the finish line, its owner could be heard exclaiming "GOT EEEEM!" (In my imagination anyway.)
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/who-won-the-horse-race-bofa.html/feed10602823Gender creative kid mocked by James Woods named Pride Parade Grand Marshal
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/gender-creative-kid-mocked-by.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/gender-creative-kid-mocked-by.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 17:25:15 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=601071Last year, C.J. Duron and parents attended O.C. Pride, prompting various trolls to mock the family online. This year, C.J. is the youngest grand marshal in Pride Month’s 48-year history. (more…)]]>Last year, C.J. Duron and parents attended O.C. Pride, prompting various trolls to mock the family online. This year, C.J. is the youngest grand marshal in Pride Month’s 48-year history. (more…)]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/gender-creative-kid-mocked-by.html/feed49601071How much is your body worth?
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/how-much-is-your-body-worth.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/how-much-is-your-body-worth.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 17:20:12 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602078
From a chemistry standpoint, your body isn't worth a lot, but from an organ standpoint, it can be. AsapSCIENCE does the back-of-the-envelope calculations.
From a chemistry standpoint, your body isn't worth a lot, but from an organ standpoint, it can be. AsapSCIENCE does the back-of-the-envelope calculations.
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/how-much-is-your-body-worth.html/feed13602078Redditor claims Chinese border guards installed malware on his phone
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/universal-uighurification.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/universal-uighurification.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 17:16:48 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602820
BigTyPB: "I saw the installation process, an icon appear on the home screen, the police ran the application and then the icon hid itself. Not sure if it rooted my phone or what. I know something was running on my phone because they used a handheld device to confirm our phones were communicating with their system before letting us go."
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BigTyPB: "I saw the installation process, an icon appear on the home screen, the police ran the application and then the icon hid itself. Not sure if it rooted my phone or what. I know something was running on my phone because they used a handheld device to confirm our phones were communicating with their system before letting us go."
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]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/universal-uighurification.html/feed30602820Facebook is the hub of the global trade in endangered species: can securities law be used to force the company into action?
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/animal-parts.html
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Stephen Kohn, a highpowered whistleblower lawyer (he repped both Linda Tripp and the UBS Leaks whistleblower) showed Wired his heretofore confidential SEC complaint against Facebook, which details the undercover sting operations undertaken by his clients to investigate Facebook's role as a platform for the illegal trade in the remains of endangered species, such as rhino horn, elephant tusks, and lion claws.
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Stephen Kohn, a highpowered whistleblower lawyer (he repped both Linda Tripp and the UBS Leaks whistleblower) showed Wired his heretofore confidential SEC complaint against Facebook, which details the undercover sting operations undertaken by his clients to investigate Facebook's role as a platform for the illegal trade in the remains of endangered species, such as rhino horn, elephant tusks, and lion claws.
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]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/animal-parts.html/feed8602811What inspired the Hamilton stage "turntables"
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/what-inspired-the-hamilton.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/what-inspired-the-hamilton.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 17:04:14 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602094If you've seen Hamilton (and I haven't, not live anyway... I've only seen a bootleg on YouTube of it), you've probably marveled at its incredible stage and how they used it to propel the story. I was particularly impressed with the staging in the "Satisfied" scene when the floor's "turntables" started rotating -- in coordination with the actors and music -- to relay that the character's are "rewinding" to another place and time.
Well, in anticipation of the show's run at the Kennedy Center, The Washington Post talked with the Hamilton set designer David Korins to learn some secrets of its stage, including what inspired the circular, moving "turntables":
Built into the floor of the set is a spinning circle of wood, with another, independently spinning ring of wood around it. These “turntables” — which allow the actors to stand still and move at the same time — were inspired by the whirlwind of history that sweeps up Hamilton, as well as the literal hurricane that hits the Caribbean island where he was born. “There’s also this cyclical relationship between Aaron Burr and Hamilton, where they were basically spiraling around each other their entire careers and lives,” Korins says.
Head to the Post to learn more obscure facts about the Hamilton stage.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZdul8WBb8J/?taken-by=davidkorins
If you've seen Hamilton (and I haven't, not live anyway... I've only seen a bootleg on YouTube of it), you've probably marveled at its incredible stage and how they used it to propel the story. I was particularly impressed with the staging in the "Satisfied" scene when the floor's "turntables" started rotating -- in coordination with the actors and music -- to relay that the character's are "rewinding" to another place and time.
Well, in anticipation of the show's run at the Kennedy Center, The Washington Post talked with the Hamilton set designer David Korins to learn some secrets of its stage, including what inspired the circular, moving "turntables":
Built into the floor of the set is a spinning circle of wood, with another, independently spinning ring of wood around it. These “turntables” — which allow the actors to stand still and move at the same time — were inspired by the whirlwind of history that sweeps up Hamilton, as well as the literal hurricane that hits the Caribbean island where he was born. “There’s also this cyclical relationship between Aaron Burr and Hamilton, where they were basically spiraling around each other their entire careers and lives,” Korins says.
Head to the Post to learn more obscure facts about the Hamilton stage.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZdul8WBb8J/?taken-by=davidkorins
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/what-inspired-the-hamilton.html/feed2602094Watch a great primer on the physics of skateboarding
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-a-great-primer-on-the-ph.html
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Dianna Cowern, aka YouTube's Physics Girl, recruited skateboarding legend Rodney Mullen and a couple of friends with a high-speed camera for this look at the physics of skateboarding. (more…)
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Dianna Cowern, aka YouTube's Physics Girl, recruited skateboarding legend Rodney Mullen and a couple of friends with a high-speed camera for this look at the physics of skateboarding. (more…)
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-a-great-primer-on-the-ph.html/feed5599945"Be yourself. Unless 'yourself' is an asshole": David Sedaris delivers Oberlin's commencement speech
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/be-yourself-unless-yourse.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/be-yourself-unless-yourse.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 17:02:45 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=601993
Last Monday, David Sedaris was granted an honorary doctorate in fine arts from Oberlin College in Ohio. Then, he gave the keynote address for the school's 2018 commencement ceremony. It was, of course, perfectly hilarious and full of spot-on, no-holds-barred advice for the new grads.
On May 24, just prior to giving the speech, the humorist and essayist appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (video above) and discussed how he picked the advice he was going to share, "Well, it kind of makes you wonder, 'What do I know? What wisdom do I have?' So I started keeping a list of my wisdom. Part of it is, you have to be really careful about scented candles. There's really only two kinds worth having... Diptyque or Trudon."
That was the first piece of advice he shared with Oberlin's graduating class. There are seven more, all gems, including "Be yourself. Unless 'yourself' is an asshole." Watch.
Also, Sedaris has a new book. It's called Calypso.
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Last Monday, David Sedaris was granted an honorary doctorate in fine arts from Oberlin College in Ohio. Then, he gave the keynote address for the school's 2018 commencement ceremony. It was, of course, perfectly hilarious and full of spot-on, no-holds-barred advice for the new grads.
On May 24, just prior to giving the speech, the humorist and essayist appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (video above) and discussed how he picked the advice he was going to share, "Well, it kind of makes you wonder, 'What do I know? What wisdom do I have?' So I started keeping a list of my wisdom. Part of it is, you have to be really careful about scented candles. There's really only two kinds worth having... Diptyque or Trudon."
That was the first piece of advice he shared with Oberlin's graduating class. There are seven more, all gems, including "Be yourself. Unless 'yourself' is an asshole." Watch.
Also, Sedaris has a new book. It's called Calypso.
[vimeo 273356233]]]>
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/be-yourself-unless-yourse.html/feed13601993Watch this hilarious dismantling of Jordan Peterson's philosophical woo
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-this-hilarious-dismantli.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-this-hilarious-dismantli.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 17:01:45 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602054
Natalie Wynn, creator of the Contrapoints YouTube channel, is a lapsed academic well-versed in the lingo of both 4chan and Tumblr, making her the perfect person to construct an entertaining takedown of Jordan Peterson. (more…)
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Natalie Wynn, creator of the Contrapoints YouTube channel, is a lapsed academic well-versed in the lingo of both 4chan and Tumblr, making her the perfect person to construct an entertaining takedown of Jordan Peterson. (more…)
]]>https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-this-hilarious-dismantli.html/feed136602054Little Bighorn's victors on the bravest man they fought
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/bighorn.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/bighorn.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 16:59:55 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=602731
In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll explore some more curiosities and unanswered questions from Greg's research, including a misplaced elephant, a momentous biscuit failure, a peripatetic ax murderer, and the importance of the 9 of diamonds.
We'll also revisit Michael Malloy's resilience and puzzle over an uncommonly casual prison break.
In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll explore some more curiosities and unanswered questions from Greg's research, including a misplaced elephant, a momentous biscuit failure, a peripatetic ax murderer, and the importance of the 9 of diamonds.
We'll also revisit Michael Malloy's resilience and puzzle over an uncommonly casual prison break.
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/bighorn.html/feed1602731Watch the huge drone lightshow that just broke the world record
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-the-huge-drone-lightshow.html
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-the-huge-drone-lightshow.html#commentsTue, 05 Jun 2018 16:54:04 +0000https://boingboing.net/?p=600390
Intel and Chinese tech firm Ehang UAV have been locked in a battle over the world record for largest drone lightshow, and Ehang recently took the lead with 1,374 drones as voxels.
Here's a behind-the-scenes of Intel's worthy entry at PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics:
Intel and Chinese tech firm Ehang UAV have been locked in a battle over the world record for largest drone lightshow, and Ehang recently took the lead with 1,374 drones as voxels.
Here's a behind-the-scenes of Intel's worthy entry at PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics:
https://boingboing.net/2018/06/05/watch-the-huge-drone-lightshow.html/feed1600390
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http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/17/leetcode-k-similar-strings/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/k-similar-strings/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 854. K-Similar Strings</strong></a></p>
<p>Strings <code>A</code> and <code>B</code> are <code>K</code>-similar (for some non-negative integer <code>K</code>) if we can swap the positions of two letters in <code>A</code> exactly <code>K</code> times so that the resulting string equals <code>B</code>.</p>
<p>Given two anagrams <code>A</code> and <code>B</code>, return the smallest <code>K</code> for which <code>A</code> and <code>B</code> are <code>K</code>-similar.</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>A = <span id="example-input-1-1">"ab"</span>, B = <span id="example-input-1-2">"ba"</span>
<strong>Output: </strong><span id="example-output-1">1</span>
</pre>
<div>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>A = <span id="example-input-2-1">"abc"</span>, B = <span id="example-input-2-2">"bca"</span>
<strong>Output: </strong><span id="example-output-2">2</span>
</pre>
<div>
<p><strong>Example 3:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>A = <span id="example-input-3-1">"abac"</span>, B = <span id="example-input-3-2">"baca"</span>
<strong>Output: </strong><span id="example-output-3">2</span>
</pre>
<div>
<p><strong>Example 4:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>A = <span id="example-input-4-1">"aabc"</span>, B = <span id="example-input-4-2">"abca"</span>
<strong>Output: </strong><span id="example-output-4">2</span></pre>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<p><strong>Note:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><code>1 <= A.length == B.length <= 20</code></li>
<li><code>A</code> and <code>B</code> contain only lowercase letters from the set <code>{'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f'}</code></li>
</ol>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定字符串的两个“变位词”（anagram）A和B，求最少调换多少次字符次序可以从A得到B。</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>记忆化搜索（Memoization）</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def kSimilarity(self, A, B):
"""
:type A: str
:type B: str
:rtype: int
"""
self.memo = {}
return self.solve(A, B)
def solve(self, A, B):
diff = [A[i] != B[i] for i in range(len(A))]
simplify = lambda S: ''.join(c * d for c, d in zip(S, diff))
A, B = simplify(A), simplify(B)
if not A: return 0
if (A, B) in self.memo: return self.memo[(A, B)]
ans = 0x7FFFFFFF
for i, x in enumerate(A):
if A[i] == B[0]:
C = A[1:i] + A[0] + A[i+1:]
ans = min(ans, self.solve(C, B[1:]))
self.memo[(A, B)] = ans + 1
return ans + 1
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 17 Jun 2018 23:19:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/17/leetcode-k-similar-strings/LeetCode[LeetCode]Exam Room
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/17/leetcode-exam-room/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/exam-room/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 855. Exam Room</strong></a></p>
<p>In an exam room, there are <code>N</code> seats in a single row, numbered <code>0, 1, 2, ..., N-1</code>.</p>
<p>When a student enters the room, they must sit in the seat that maximizes the distance to the closest person. If there are multiple such seats, they sit in the seat with the lowest number. (Also, if no one is in the room, then the student sits at seat number 0.)</p>
<p>Return a class <code>ExamRoom(int N)</code> that exposes two functions: <code>ExamRoom.seat()</code> returning an <code>int</code> representing what seat the student sat in, and <code>ExamRoom.leave(int p)</code> representing that the student in seat number <code>p</code> now leaves the room. It is guaranteed that any calls to <code>ExamRoom.leave(p)</code> have a student sitting in seat <code>p</code>.</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong><span id="example-input-1-1">["ExamRoom","seat","seat","seat","seat","leave","seat"]</span>, <span id="example-input-1-2">[[10],[],[],[],[],[4],[]]</span>
<strong>Output: </strong><span id="example-output-1">[null,0,9,4,2,null,5]</span>
<span><strong>Explanation</strong>:
ExamRoom(10) -> null
seat() -> 0, no one is in the room, then the student sits at seat number 0.
seat() -> 9, the student sits at the last seat number 9.
seat() -> 4, the student sits at the last seat number 4.
seat() -> 2, the student sits at the last seat number 2.
leave(4) -> null
seat() -> 5, the student sits at the last seat number 5.</span>
</pre>
<p><strong>Note:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><code>1 <= N <= 10^9</code></li>
<li><code>ExamRoom.seat()</code> and <code>ExamRoom.leave()</code> will be called at most <code>10^4</code> times across all test cases.</li>
<li>Calls to <code>ExamRoom.leave(p)</code> are guaranteed to have a student currently sitting in seat number <code>p</code>.</li>
</ol>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>房间里有一排N个座位，编号为0, 1, 2, ..., N-1。</p>
<p>学生进入房间时选择距离最近的人最远的位置就坐。当存在多个满足条件的座位时，选择标号最小的。</p>
<p>学生也可以离开座位。</p>
<p>求每一位学生就坐时的位置。</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p><strong>TreeSet</strong></p>
<p>将每两个座位之间的位置视为“区间”</p>
<p>利用一个TreeSet维护这样的区间，记为pq</p>
<p>用另一个TreeSet维护当前被占用的座位标号，记为seats。</p>
<p>对于leave操作，seats可以用O(log n)的代价找到某座位相邻的座位。并将两个区间合二为一。</p>
<p>对于seat操作，可以通过pq获取当前的最大区间，将区间一分为二。</p>
<h2>Java代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-java">import java.awt.Point;
import java.util.TreeSet;
class ExamRoom {
private int N;
private TreeSet<Integer> seats = new TreeSet<>();
private TreeSet<Point> pq = new TreeSet<>(
(Point p1, Point p2) -> {
int d1 = getDistance(p1);
int d2 = getDistance(p2);
if (d1 == d2) {
return p1.x - p2.x;
}
return d2 - d1;
});
public ExamRoom(int N) {
this.N = N;
seats.add(-1);
seats.add(N);
pq.add(new Point(-1, N));
}
private int getDistance(Point p) {
int mid = getMid(p.x, p.y);
if (p.x < 0) {
return p.y - mid;
} else if (p.y == this.N) {
return mid - p.x;
}
return Math.min(p.y - mid, mid - p.x);
}
private int getMid(int left, int right) {
if (left < 0) return 0;
if (right == this.N) return this.N - 1;
return (left + right) / 2;
}
public int seat() {
Point p = pq.pollFirst();
int left = p.x, right = p.y;
int mid = getMid(left, right);
seats.add(mid);
pq.add(new Point(left, mid));
pq.add(new Point(mid, right));
return mid;
}
public void leave(int p) {
int left = seats.lower(p);
int right = seats.higher(p);
seats.remove(p);
pq.remove(new Point(left, p));
pq.remove(new Point(p, right));
pq.add(new Point(left, right));
}
}
/**
* Your ExamRoom object will be instantiated and called as such:
* ExamRoom obj = new ExamRoom(N);
* int param_1 = obj.seat();
* obj.leave(p);
*/
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:51:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/17/leetcode-exam-room/LeetCode[LeetCode]Car Fleet
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/17/leetcode-car-fleet/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/car-fleet/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 853. Car Fleet</strong></a></p>
<p><code>N</code> cars are going to the same destination along a one lane road. The destination is <code>target</code> miles away.</p>
<p>Each car <code>i</code> has a constant speed <code>speed[i]</code> (in miles per hour), and initial position <code>position[i]</code> miles towards the target along the road.</p>
<p>A car can never pass another car ahead of it, but it can catch up to it, and drive bumper to bumper at the same speed.</p>
<p>The distance between these two cars is ignored - they are assumed to have the same position.</p>
<p>A <em>car fleet</em> is some non-empty set of cars driving at the same position and same speed. Note that a single car is also a car fleet.</p>
<p>If a car catches up to a car fleet right at the destination point, it will still be considered as one car fleet.</p>
<p>How many car fleets will arrive at the destination?</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>target = <span id="example-input-1-1">12</span>, position = <span id="example-input-1-2">[10,8,0,5,3]</span>, speed = <span id="example-input-1-3">[2,4,1,1,3]</span>
<strong>Output: </strong><span id="example-output-1">3</span>
<strong>Explanation</strong>:
The cars starting at 10 and 8 become a fleet, meeting each other at 12.
The car starting at 0 doesn't catch up to any other car, so it is a fleet by itself.
The cars starting at 5 and 3 become a fleet, meeting each other at 6.
Note that no other cars meet these fleets before the destination, so the answer is 3.
</pre>
<p><strong>Note:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><code>0 <= N <= 10 ^ 4</code></li>
<li><code>0 < target <= 10 ^ 6</code></li>
<li><code>0 < speed[i] <= 10 ^ 6</code></li>
<li><code>0 <= position[i] < target</code></li>
<li>All initial positions are different.</li>
</ol>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>x轴有若干车辆，坐标为整数数组position，每个车辆的速度为speed。</p>
<p>当后车追上前车时，两车为一组，以前车的速度继续前进；多车的情况以此类推。</p>
<p>求车辆在到达target时，会有多少组。</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>排序（Sort）</p>
<p>按照起点倒序，到达目标的预计时间（不考虑多车相遇）为正序对车辆进行排序，记为status。</p>
<p>初始令时间ctime为0，计数器ans为0</p>
<p>遍历status，当时间t > ctime时（表示后车不会与前车相遇）：更新ctime，并令ans+1</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def carFleet(self, target, position, speed):
"""
:type target: int
:type position: List[int]
:type speed: List[int]
:rtype: int
"""
status = [(-p, float(target - p) / s) for p, s in zip(position, speed)]
status.sort()
ctime = 0
ans = 0
for p, t in status:
if t > ctime:
ans += 1
ctime = t
return ans
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:11:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/17/leetcode-car-fleet/LeetCode[LeetCode]Shortest Path Visiting All Nodes
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/03/leetcode-shortest-path-visiting-all-nodes/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/shortest-path-visiting-all-nodes/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 847. Shortest Path Visiting All Nodes</strong></a></p>
<p>An undirected, connected graph of N nodes (labeled <code>0, 1, 2, ..., N-1</code>) is given as <code>graph</code>.</p>
<p><code>graph.length = N</code>, and <code>j != i</code> is in the list <code>graph[i]</code> exactly once, if and only if nodes <code>i</code> and <code>j</code> are connected.</p>
<p>Return the length of the shortest path that visits every node. You may start and stop at any node, you may revisit nodes multiple times, and you may reuse edges.</p>
<ol>
</ol>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>[[1,2,3],[0],[0],[0]]
<strong>Output: </strong>4
<strong>Explanation</strong>: One possible path is [1,0,2,0,3]</pre>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>[[1],[0,2,4],[1,3,4],[2],[1,2]]
<strong>Output: </strong>4
<strong>Explanation</strong>: One possible path is [0,1,4,2,3]
</pre>
<p><strong>Note:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><code>1 <= graph.length <= 12</code></li>
<li><code>0 <= graph[i].length < graph.length</code></li>
</ol>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定无向图graph，求可以遍历所有点的最短路径</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>Floyd + 动态规划（Dynamic Programming）</p>
<p>时间复杂度 O(2^n * n^2）</p>
<pre>
利用Floyd求出每对顶点i, j之间的最短距离，记为dp[i][j]，代价为O(N^3)
利用status[s][i]记录：状态为s，当前所在节点为i时的最小路径长度
状态s是二进制，表示各节点是否被访问过，1表示已访问，0表示未访问
状态转移方程：
status[ns][j] = min(status[ns][j], status[s][i] + dp[i][j])
其中ns表示从状态s的i点出发到达j点时的新状态</pre>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def shortestPathLength(self, graph):
"""
:type graph: List[List[int]]
:rtype: int
"""
INF = 0x7FFFFFFF
N = len(graph)
dp = [[INF] * N for x in range(N)]
for i, e in enumerate(graph):
dp[i][i] = 0
for j in e:
dp[i][j] = dp[j][i] = 1
for z in range(N):
for x in range(N):
for y in range(N):
dp[x][y] = min(dp[x][y], dp[x][z] + dp[z][y])
status = {(0, i) : 0 for i in range(N)}
for s in range(1 << N):
for i in range(N):
if (s, i) not in status: continue
v = status[(s, i)]
for j in range(N):
ns = s | (1 << j)
if status.get((ns, j), INF) > v + dp[i][j]:
status[(ns, j)] = v + dp[i][j]
return min(status[((1 << N) - 1, i)] for i in range(N))
</code></pre>
<p>比赛时只想到了Floyd + DFS + 剪枝的解法</p>
<p>由于该解法的时间复杂度为O(N!)，因此TLE</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def shortestPathLength(self, graph):
"""
:type graph: List[List[int]]
:rtype: int
"""
INF = 0x7FFFFFFF
N = len(graph)
dp = [[INF] * N for x in range(N)]
for i, e in enumerate(graph):
dp[i][i] = 0
for j in e:
dp[i][j] = dp[j][i] = 1
for z in range(N):
for x in range(N):
for y in range(N):
dp[x][y] = min(dp[x][y], dp[x][z] + dp[z][y])
self.best = INF
visits = set()
def dfs(s, c, t):
if t >= self.best: return
if c == N:
self.best = min(self.best, t)
return
for n in range(N):
if n in visits: continue
visits.add(n)
dfs(n, c + 1, t + dp[s][n])
visits.remove(n)
for n in range(len(graph)):
visits.add(n)
dfs(n, 1, 0)
visits.remove(n)
return self.best
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 03 Jun 2018 18:19:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/03/leetcode-shortest-path-visiting-all-nodes/LeetCode[LeetCode]Longest Mountain in Array
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/03/leetcode-longest-mountain-in-array/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/longest-mountain-in-array/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 845. Longest Mountain in Array</strong></a></p>
<p>Let's call any (contiguous) subarray B (of A) a <em>mountain</em> if the following properties hold:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>B.length >= 3</code></li>
<li>There exists some <code>0 < i < B.length - 1</code> such that <code>B[0] < B[1] < ... B[i-1] < B[i] > B[i+1] > ... > B[B.length - 1]</code></li>
</ul>
<p>(Note that B could be any subarray of A, including the entire array A.)</p>
<p>Given an array <code>A</code> of integers, return the length of the longest <em>mountain</em>. </p>
<p>Return <code>0</code> if there is no mountain.</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>[2,1,4,7,3,2,5]
<strong>Output: </strong>5
<strong>Explanation: </strong>The largest mountain is [1,4,7,3,2] which has length 5.
</pre>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>[2,2,2]
<strong>Output: </strong>0
<strong>Explanation: </strong>There is no mountain.
</pre>
<p><strong>Note:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><code>0 <= A.length <= 10000</code></li>
<li><code>0 <= A[i] <= 10000</code></li>
</ol>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>求数组中的最长“山峰”的长度</p>
<p>“山峰”的定义为：存在 0 < i < B.length - 1 使得 B[0] < B[1] < ... B[i-1] < B[i] > B[i+1] > ... > B[B.length - 1]</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>分别从左往右、从右往左遍历数组</p>
<p>辅助数组left记录某数字左侧的最长递增子串的长度</p>
<p>辅助数组right记录数字右侧的最长递减子串的长度</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def longestMountain(self, A):
"""
:type A: List[int]
:rtype: int
"""
SA = len(A)
left, right = [0] * SA, [0] * SA
for x in range(1, SA):
if A[x] > A[x - 1]:
left[x] = left[x - 1] + 1
ans = 0
for x in range(SA - 2, -1, -1):
if A[x] > A[x + 1]:
right[x] = right[x + 1] + 1
if left[x] and right[x]:
ans = max(ans, left[x] + right[x] + 1)
return ans
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 03 Jun 2018 18:09:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/03/leetcode-longest-mountain-in-array/LeetCode[LeetCode]Hand of Straights
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/03/leetcode-hand-of-straights/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/hand-of-straights/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 846. Hand of Straights</strong></a></p>
<p>Alice has a hand of cards, given as an array of integers.</p>
<p>Now she wants to rearrange the cards into groups so that each group is size W, and consists of W consecutive cards.</p>
<p>Return true if and only if she can.</p>
<ol>
</ol>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>hand = [1,2,3,6,2,3,4,7,8], W = 3
<strong>Output: </strong>true
<strong>Explanation:</strong> Alice's hand can be rearranged as [1,2,3],[2,3,4],[6,7,8].</pre>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>hand = [1,2,3,4,5], W = 4
<strong>Output: </strong>false
<strong>Explanation:</strong> Alice's hand can't be rearranged into groups of 4.</pre>
<p><strong>Note:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><code>1 <= hand.length <= 10000</code></li>
<li><code>0 <= hand[i] <= 10^9</code></li>
<li><code>1 <= W <= hand.length</code></li>
</ol>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定一副扑克牌，判断其是否可以分成若干组，使得每一组包含W张连续排列的牌。</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>时间复杂度：O(N^2 / W)</p>
<p>用字典handDict统计各张牌的个数</p>
<p>每次从handDict中最小的key开始枚举W个元素，若发现不存在的元素，则返回False</p>
<p>否则返回True</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def isNStraightHand(self, hand, W):
"""
:type hand: List[int]
:type W: int
:rtype: bool
"""
handDict = collections.Counter(hand)
while handDict:
mink = min(handDict.keys())
for y in range(mink, mink + W):
if not handDict[y]: return False
handDict[y] -= 1
if not handDict[y]: del handDict[y]
return True
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 03 Jun 2018 18:03:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/03/leetcode-hand-of-straights/LeetCode[LeetCode]Backspace String Compare
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/03/leetcode-backspace-string-compare/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/backspace-string-compare/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 844. Backspace String Compare</strong></a></p>
<p>Given two strings <code>S</code> and <code>T</code>, return if they are equal when both are typed into empty text editors. <code>#</code> means a backspace character.</p>
<div>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>S = <span id="example-input-1-1">"ab#c"</span>, T = <span id="example-input-1-2">"ad#c"</span>
<strong>Output: </strong><span id="example-output-1">true
</span><span><strong>Explanation</strong>: Both S and T become "ac".</span>
</pre>
<div>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>S = <span id="example-input-2-1">"ab##"</span>, T = <span id="example-input-2-2">"c#d#"</span>
<strong>Output: </strong><span id="example-output-2">true
</span><span><strong>Explanation</strong>: Both S and T become "".</span>
</pre>
<div>
<p><strong>Example 3:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>S = <span id="example-input-3-1">"a##c"</span>, T = <span id="example-input-3-2">"#a#c"</span>
<strong>Output: </strong><span id="example-output-3">true
</span><span><strong>Explanation</strong>: Both S and T become "c".</span>
</pre>
<div>
<p><strong>Example 4:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>S = <span id="example-input-4-1">"a#c"</span>, T = <span id="example-input-4-2">"b"</span>
<strong>Output: </strong><span id="example-output-4">false
</span><span><strong>Explanation</strong>: S becomes "c" while T becomes "b".</span>
</pre>
<p><span><strong>Note</strong>:</span></p>
<ol>
<li><code><span>1 <= S.length <= 200</span></code></li>
<li><code><span>1 <= T.length <= 200</span></code></li>
<li><span><code>S</code> and <code>T</code> only contain lowercase letters and <code>'#'</code> characters.</span></li>
</ol>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定字符串S和T，其中的#表示退格</p>
<p>求S是否和T相等</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>栈（Stack）</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def backspaceCompare(self, S, T):
"""
:type S: str
:type T: str
:rtype: bool
"""
def toString(S):
ans = []
for c in S:
if c == '#': ans and ans.pop()
else: ans.append(c)
return ''.join(ans)
return toString(S) == toString(T)
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 03 Jun 2018 17:33:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/06/03/leetcode-backspace-string-compare/LeetCode[LeetCode]Unique Letter String
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/05/06/leetcode-unique-letter-string/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/unique-letter-string/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 828. Unique Letter String</strong></a></p>
<p>A character is unique in string <code>S</code> if it occurs exactly once in it.</p>
<p>For example, in string <code>S = "LETTER"</code>, the only unique characters are <code>"L"</code> and <code>"R"</code>.</p>
<p>Let's define <code>UNIQ(S)</code> as the number of unique characters in string <code>S</code>.</p>
<p>For example, <code>UNIQ("LETTER") = 2</code>.</p>
<p>Given a string S, calculate the sum of <code>UNIQ(substring)</code> over all non-empty substrings of <code>S</code>.</p>
<p>If there are two or more equal substrings at different positions in <code>S</code>, we consider them different.</p>
<p>Since the answer can be very large, retrun the answer modulo <code>10 ^ 9 + 7</code>.</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"ABC"
<strong>Output: </strong>10
<strong>Explanation: </strong>All possible substrings are: "A","B","C","AB","BC" and "ABC".
Evey substring is composed with only unique letters.
Sum of lengths of all substring is 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 3 = 10</pre>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"ABA"
<strong>Output: </strong>8
<strong>Explanation: </strong>The same as example 1, except uni("ABA") = 1.
</pre>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> <code>0 <= S.length <= 10000</code>.</p>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定字符串S，求其各子串中包含的不重复字母的个数。</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>字符统计</p>
<pre>
分别统计每个字母出现的下标
假设字母letter的下标数组为idx，将-1和len(S)插入idx的头部和尾部
则sum((idx[i] - idx[i - 1]) * (idx[i + 1] - idx[i]))为letter出现的总次数</pre>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def uniqueLetterString(self, S):
"""
:type S: str
:rtype: int
"""
letterIdx = collections.defaultdict(list)
for i, c in enumerate(S): letterIdx[c].append(i)
ans = 0
for letter, idx in letterIdx.items():
idx = [-1] + idx + [len(S)]
for x in range(1, len(idx) - 1):
ans += (idx[x] - idx[x - 1]) * (idx[x + 1] - idx[x])
return ans
</code></pre>
<p>朴素解法（Time Limit Exceeded）</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def uniqueLetterString(self, S):
"""
:type S: str
:rtype: int
"""
q = [(set([c]), set([c]), i) for i, c in enumerate(S)]
ans = len(S)
while q:
q0 = []
for c, p, i in q:
if i + 1 == len(S):
continue
if S[i + 1] not in c and S[i + 1] not in p:
c.add(S[i + 1])
elif S[i + 1] in c:
c.remove(S[i + 1])
p.add(S[i + 1])
q0.append((c, p, i + 1))
ans += len(q0[-1][0])
q = q0
return ans
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 06 May 2018 19:53:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/05/06/leetcode-unique-letter-string/LeetCode[LeetCode]Consecutive Numbers Sum
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/05/06/leetcode-consecutive-numbers-sum/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/consecutive-numbers-sum/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 829. Consecutive Numbers Sum</strong></a></p>
<p>Given a positive integer <code>N</code>, how many ways can we write it as a sum of consecutive positive integers?</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>5
<strong>Output: </strong>2
<strong>Explanation: </strong>5 = 5 = 2 + 3</pre>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>9
<strong>Output: </strong>3
<strong>Explanation: </strong>9 = 9 = 4 + 5 = 2 + 3 + 4</pre>
<p><strong>Example 3:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>15
<strong>Output: </strong>4
<strong>Explanation: </strong>15 = 15 = 8 + 7 = 4 + 5 + 6 = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5</pre>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> <code>1 <= N <= 10 ^ 9</code>.</p>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定正整数N，将其表示为若干连续整数之和。求可以找到多少种这样的组合。</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>枚举连续整数的个数c</p>
<pre>
当c为奇数时， floor(N / c) 为第(c + 1) / 2个数
当c为偶数时，floor(N / c)为第c / 2个数
综上，floor(N / c)为第c / 2 + c % 2个数，并且floor(N / c) ≥ c / 2 + c % 2</pre>
<p>c符合下列两种情况时，存在一组长度为c的连续整数和为N</p>
<pre>
c为奇数，并且N可以整除c
c为偶数，并且floor(N / c) * c + c / 2 == N</pre>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def consecutiveNumbersSum(self, N):
"""
:type N: int
:rtype: int
"""
ans = c = 0
while True:
c += 1
if N / c < c / 2 + c % 2:
break
if c % 2 and N % c == 0:
ans += 1
elif c % 2 == 0 and (N / c) * c + c / 2 == N:
ans += 1
return ans
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 06 May 2018 19:42:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/05/06/leetcode-consecutive-numbers-sum/LeetCode[LeetCode]Masking Personal Information
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/05/06/leetcode-masking-personal-information/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/masking-personal-information/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 831. Masking Personal Information</strong></a></p>
<p>We are given a personal information string <code>S</code>, which may represent either <strong>an email address</strong> or <strong>a phone number.</strong></p>
<p>We would like to mask this personal information according to the following rules:</p>
<p><u><strong>1. Email address:</strong></u></p>
<p>We define a <strong>name</strong> to be a string of <code>length ≥ 2</code> consisting of only lowercase letters <code>a-z</code> or uppercase letters <code>A-Z</code>.</p>
<p>An email address starts with a name, followed by the symbol <code>'@'</code>, followed by a name, followed by the dot <code>'.'</code> and followed by a name. </p>
<p>All email addresses are guaranteed to be valid and in the format of <code>"name1@name2.name3".</code></p>
<p>To mask an email, <strong>all names must be converted to lowercase</strong> and <strong>all letters between the first and last letter of the first name</strong> must be replaced by 5 asterisks <code>'*'</code>.</p>
<p><u><strong>2. Phone number:</strong></u></p>
<p>A phone number is a string consisting of only the digits <code>0-9</code> or the characters from the set <code>{'+', '-', '(', ')', ' '}.</code> You may assume a phone number contains 10 to 13 digits.</p>
<p>The last 10 digits make up the local number, while the digits before those make up the country code. Note that the country code is optional. We want to expose only the last 4 digits and mask all other digits.</p>
<p>The local number should be formatted and masked as <code>"***-***-1111", </code>where <code>1</code> represents the exposed digits.</p>
<p>To mask a phone number with country code like <code>"+111 111 111 1111"</code>, we write it in the form <code>"+***-***-***-1111".</code> The <code>'+'</code> sign and the first <code>'-'</code> sign before the local number should only exist if there is a country code. For example, a 12 digit phone number mask should start with <code>"+**-"</code>.</p>
<p>Note that extraneous characters like <code>"(", ")", " "</code>, as well as extra dashes or plus signs not part of the above formatting scheme should be removed.</p>
<p>Return the correct "mask" of the information provided.</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"LeetCode@LeetCode.com"
<strong>Output: </strong>"l*****e@leetcode.com"
<strong>Explanation: </strong>All names are converted to lowercase, and the letters between the
first and last letter of the first name is replaced by 5 asterisks.
Therefore, "leetcode" -> "l*****e".
</pre>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"AB@qq.com"
<strong>Output: </strong>"a*****b@qq.com"
<strong>Explanation: </strong>There must be 5 asterisks between the first and last letter
of the first name "ab". Therefore, "ab" -> "a*****b".
</pre>
<p><strong>Example 3:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"1(234)567-890"
<strong>Output: </strong>"***-***-7890"
<strong>Explanation:</strong> 10 digits in the phone number, which means all digits make up the local number.
</pre>
<p><strong>Example 4:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"86-(10)12345678"
<strong>Output: </strong>"+**-***-***-5678"
<strong>Explanation:</strong> 12 digits, 2 digits for country code and 10 digits for local number.
</pre>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><code>S.length <= 40</code>.</li>
<li>Emails have length at least 8.</li>
<li>Phone numbers have length at least 10.</li>
</ol>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定电子邮箱或者电话号码，将其中的部分数字按照一定规则转化为*，只保留末尾的4位数字</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>字符串处理</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def maskPII(self, S):
"""
:type S: str
:rtype: str
"""
if '@' in S:
left, right = S.lower().split('@')
return left[0] + '*****' + left[-1] + '@' + right
digits = re.sub('\D*', '', S)
countryCode = len(digits) - 10
return (countryCode and '+' + '*' * countryCode + '-' or '') + '***-***-' + digits[-4:]
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 06 May 2018 14:38:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/05/06/leetcode-masking-personal-information/LeetCode[LeetCode]Positions of Large Groups
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/05/06/leetcode-positions-of-large-groups/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/positions-of-large-groups/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 830. Positions of Large Groups</strong></a></p>
<p>In a string <code>S</code> of lowercase letters, these letters form consecutive groups of the same character.</p>
<p>For example, a string like <code>S = "abbxxxxzyy"</code> has the groups <code>"a"</code>, <code>"bb"</code>, <code>"xxxx"</code>, <code>"z"</code> and <code>"yy"</code>.</p>
<p>Call a group <em>large</em> if it has 3 or more characters. We would like the starting and ending positions of every large group.</p>
<p>The final answer should be in lexicographic order.</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"abbxxxxzzy"
<strong>Output: </strong>[[3,6]]
<strong>Explanation</strong>: <code>"xxxx" is the single </code>large group with starting 3 and ending positions 6.
</pre>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"abc"
<strong>Output: </strong>[]
<strong>Explanation</strong>: We have "a","b" and "c" but no large group.
</pre>
<p><strong>Example 3:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"abcdddeeeeaabbbcd"
<strong>Output: </strong>[[3,5],[6,9],[12,14]]</pre>
<p><strong>Note: </strong> <code>1 <= S.length <= 1000</code></p>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定字符串S，求其中所有连续出现次数大于3次的字母的起止位置。</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>双指针法（Two Pointers）</p>
<p>遍历S，前后“指针”维护连续字符的起止下标</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def largeGroupPositions(self, S):
"""
:type S: str
:rtype: List[List[int]]
"""
j = -1
d = ''
ans = []
for i, c in enumerate(S + '#'):
if c != d:
if i - j >= 3:
ans.append([j, i - 1])
j = i
d = c
return ans
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 06 May 2018 14:35:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/05/06/leetcode-positions-of-large-groups/LeetCode[LeetCode]Making A Large Island
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/04/29/leetcode-making-a-large-island/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/making-a-large-island/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 827. Making A Large Island</strong></a></p>
<p>In a 2D grid of <code>0</code>s and <code>1</code>s, we change at most one <code>0</code> to a <code>1</code>.</p>
<p>After, what is the size of the largest island? (An island is a 4-directionally connected group of <code>1</code>s).</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>[[1, 0], [0, 1]]
<strong>Output:</strong> 3
<strong>Explanation:</strong> Change one 0 to 1 and connect two 1s, then we get an island with area = 3.
</pre>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>[[1, 1], [1, 0]]
<strong>Output:</strong> 4
<strong>Explanation: </strong>Change the 0 to 1 and make the island bigger, only one island with area = 1.</pre>
<p><strong>Example 3:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>[[1, 1], [1, 1]]
<strong>Output:</strong> 4
<strong>Explanation:</strong> Can't change any 0 to 1, only one island with area = 1.</pre>
<p>Notes:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>1 <= grid.length = grid[0].length <= 50</code>.</li>
<li><code>0 <= grid[i][j] <= 1</code>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Notes:</p>
<p>1 <= grid.length = grid[0].length <= 50.<br />
0 <= grid[i][j] <= 1.</p>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定二维01矩阵，其中互相连通的1表示岛屿。</p>
<p>求最大的岛屿面积。</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>广度优先搜索（BFS）</p>
<pre>
利用辅助二维数组mark记录grid中的元素属于哪个岛屿
遍历grid，利用BFS标记其中的岛屿，将非0元素替换为其连通区域的大小，并在mark中记录其标号，记录并更新最大值
再次遍历grid，尝试将0元素上下左右的岛屿进行加和，记录并更新最大值</pre>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def largestIsland(self, grid):
"""
:type grid: List[List[int]]
:rtype: int
"""
h, w = len(grid), len(grid[0])
mark = [[0] * w for x in range(h)]
def neighbors(x, y):
for dx, dy in zip((1, 0, -1, 0), (0, 1, 0, -1)):
nx, ny = x + dx, y + dy
if 0 <= nx < h and 0 <= ny < w and grid[nx][ny]:
yield (nx, ny)
def calcAndMarkArea(sx, sy, mk):
q = [(sx, sy)]
vset = set(q)
ans = 0
while q:
x, y = q.pop(0)
ans += 1
for nx, ny in neighbors(x, y):
if (nx, ny) not in vset:
vset.add((nx, ny))
q.append((nx, ny))
for x, y in vset:
mark[x][y] = mk
grid[x][y] = ans
return ans
maxArea = 0
mk = 0
for x in range(h):
for y in range(w):
if grid[x][y] and not mark[x][y]:
mk += 1
maxArea = max(calcAndMarkArea(x, y, mk), maxArea)
for x in range(h):
for y in range(w):
if grid[x][y] == 0:
area = 0
mkset = set()
for nx, ny in neighbors(x, y):
if mark[nx][ny] not in mkset:
mkset.add(mark[nx][ny])
area += grid[nx][ny]
maxArea = max(maxArea, area + 1)
return maxArea
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:44:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/04/29/leetcode-making-a-large-island/LeetCode[LeetCode]Most Profit Assigning Work
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/04/29/leetcode-most-profit-assigning-work/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/most-profit-assigning-work/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 826. Most Profit Assigning Work</strong></a></p>
<p>We have jobs: <code>difficulty[i]</code> is the difficulty of the <code>i</code>th job, and <code>profit[i]</code> is the profit of the <code>i</code>th job. </p>
<p>Now we have some workers. <code>worker[i]</code> is the ability of the <code>i</code>th worker, which means that this worker can only complete a job with difficulty at most <code>worker[i]</code>. </p>
<p>Every worker can be assigned at most one job, but one job can be completed multiple times.</p>
<p>For example, if 3 people attempt the same job that pays $1, then the total profit will be $3. If a worker cannot complete any job, his profit is $0.</p>
<p>What is the most profit we can make?</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>difficulty = [2,4,6,8,10], profit = [10,20,30,40,50], worker = [4,5,6,7]
<strong>Output: </strong>100
<strong>Explanation: W</strong>orkers are assigned jobs of difficulty [4,4,6,6] and they get profit of [20,20,30,30] seperately.</pre>
<p><strong>Notes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><code>1 <= difficulty.length = profit.length <= 10000</code></li>
<li><code>1 <= worker.length <= 10000</code></li>
<li><code>difficulty[i], profit[i], worker[i]</code> are in range <code>[1, 10^5]</code></li>
</ul>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定一组任务的难度difficulty及其收益profit，有一组工人最多可以处理难度为worker的任务。</p>
<p>每一个任务可以执行多次，每一个工人只能执行一个任务，求最大总收益。</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>贪心（Greedy Algorithm）</p>
<p>每个工人都选择不大于其难度上限的最大收益的任务</p>
<p>问题即转化为求范围内的最大值</p>
<h2>Python代码:</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def maxProfitAssignment(self, difficulty, profit, worker):
"""
:type difficulty: List[int]
:type profit: List[int]
:type worker: List[int]
:rtype: int
"""
diffPro = collections.defaultdict(int)
for diff, pro in zip(difficulty, profit):
diffPro[diff] = max(diffPro[diff], pro)
maxVal = 0
for x in range(min(difficulty + worker), max(difficulty + worker) + 1):
diffPro[x] = max(diffPro[x], maxVal)
maxVal = max(diffPro[x], maxVal)
return sum(diffPro[w] for w in worker)
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:38:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/04/29/leetcode-most-profit-assigning-work/LeetCode[LeetCode]Friends Of Appropriate Ages
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/04/29/leetcode-friends-of-appropriate-ages/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/friends-of-appropriate-ages/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 825. Friends Of Appropriate Ages</strong></a></p>
<p>Some people will make friend requests. The list of their ages is given and <code>ages[i]</code> is the age of the ith person. </p>
<p>Person A will NOT friend request person B (B != A) if any of the following conditions are true:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>age[B] <= 0.5 * age[A] + 7</code></li>
<li><code>age[B] > age[A]</code></li>
<li><code>age[B] > 100 && age[A] < 100</code></li>
</ul>
<p>Otherwise, A will friend request B.</p>
<p>Note that if A requests B, B does not necessarily request A. Also, people will not friend request themselves.</p>
<p>How many total friend requests are made?</p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>[16,16]
<strong>Output: </strong>2
<strong>Explanation: </strong>2 people friend request each other.
</pre>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>[16,17,18]
<strong>Output: </strong>2
<strong>Explanation: </strong>Friend requests are made 17 -> 16, 18 -> 17.</pre>
<p><strong>Example 3:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>[20,30,100,110,120]
<strong>Output: </strong>
<strong>Explanation: </strong>Friend requests are made 110 -> 100, 120 -> 110, 120 -> 100.
</pre>
<p>Notes:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>1 <= ages.length <= 20000</code>.</li>
<li><code>1 <= ages[i] <= 120</code>.</li>
</ul>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>给定一组人的年龄，尝试为每个人匹配朋友，规则如下。</p>
<p>如果出现下列情况之一，则A和B不可以成为朋友：</p>
<pre>
age[B] <= 0.5 * age[A] + 7
age[B] > age[A]
age[B] > 100 && age[A] < 100</pre>
<p>求最多可以匹配多少组朋友关系</p>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>观察题设条件 1 <= ages[i] <= 120，年龄的范围很小</p>
<p>统计每一个年龄的人数</p>
<p>遍历每个人，统计符合其年龄条件约束的人数之和</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def numFriendRequests(self, ages):
"""
:type ages: List[int]
:rtype: int
"""
cnt = collections.Counter(ages)
ans = 0
for age in ages:
cnt[age] -= 1
left, right = age / 2 + 8, age
ans += sum(cnt[age] for age in range(left, right + 1))
cnt[age] += 1
return ans
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
qinjiannet@sina.com (在线疯狂)Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:33:00 +0800http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/04/29/leetcode-friends-of-appropriate-ages/LeetCode[LeetCode]Goat Latin
http://bookshadow.com/weblog/2018/04/29/leetcode-goat-latin/
<h2>题目描述：</h2>
<p><a href="https://leetcode.com/problems/goat-latin/" target="_blank"><strong>LeetCode 824. Goat Latin</strong></a></p>
<p>A sentence <code>S</code> is given, composed of words separated by spaces. Each word consists of lowercase and uppercase letters only.</p>
<p>We would like to convert the sentence to "<em>Goat Latin"</em> (a made-up language similar to Pig Latin.)</p>
<p>The rules of Goat Latin are as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>If a word begins with a vowel (a, e, i, o, or u), append <code>"ma"</code> to the end of the word.<br />
For example, the word 'apple' becomes 'applema'.<br />
</li>
<li>If a word begins with a consonant (i.e. not a vowel), remove the first letter and append it to the end, then add <code>"ma"</code>.<br />
For example, the word <code>"goat"</code> becomes <code>"oatgma"</code>.<br />
</li>
<li>Add one letter <code>'a'</code> to the end of each word per its word index in the sentence, starting with 1.<br />
For example, the first word gets <code>"a"</code> added to the end, the second word gets <code>"aa"</code> added to the end and so on.</li>
</ul>
<p>Return the final sentence representing the conversion from <code>S</code> to Goat Latin. </p>
<p><strong>Example 1:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"I speak Goat Latin"
<strong>Output: </strong>"Imaa peaksmaaa oatGmaaaa atinLmaaaaa"
</pre>
<p><strong>Example 2:</strong></p>
<pre>
<strong>Input: </strong>"The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog"
<strong>Output: </strong>"heTmaa uickqmaaa rownbmaaaa oxfmaaaaa umpedjmaaaaaa overmaaaaaaa hetmaaaaaaaa azylmaaaaaaaaa ogdmaaaaaaaaaa"
</pre>
<p>Notes:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>S</code> contains only uppercase, lowercase and spaces. Exactly one space between each word.</li>
<li><code>1 <= S.length <= 100</code>.</li>
</ul>
<h2>题目大意：</h2>
<p>将句子S中的单词按照如下规则进行转换：</p>
<pre>
如果单词首字母是元音，在单词末尾添加ma
否则，将单词首字母移动至末尾，并添加ma
对于第i个单词，在其末尾添加i个a</pre>
<h2>解题思路：</h2>
<p>字符串模拟</p>
<h2>Python代码：</h2>
<pre>
<code class="language-python">class Solution(object):
def toGoatLatin(self, S):
"""
:type S: str
:rtype: str
"""
ans = []
for idx, word in enumerate(S.split()):
latin = word
if word[0].lower() not in 'aeiou':
latin = word[1:] + word[0]
latin += 'ma' + 'a' * (idx + 1)
ans.append(latin)
return ' '.join(ans)
</code></pre>
<p> </p>
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Intel se ha centrado por ahora en la actual octava generación en presentar sus mini-PC, a los que llama NUC, con los procesadores Kaby Lake G con unidad gráfica dedicada Radeon. Pero también presentó en abril, junto con otra miríada de procesadores Coffee Lake, dos versiones de bajo consumo con gráficos integrados Iris Plus, la serie más potente de unidades gráficas integradas de Intel.
]]>davidUna tienda vietnamita publica la supuesta entrada de la GTX 1180
https://www.geektopia.es/es/technology/2018/07/02/noticias/una-tienda-vietnamita-publica-la-supuesta-entrada-de-la-gtx-1180.html
https://www.geektopia.es/es/technology/2018/07/02/noticias/una-tienda-vietnamita-publica-la-supuesta-entrada-de-la-gtx-1180.htmlMon, 02 Jul 2018 12:55:00 +0200Noticias
Los rumores sobre las próximas tarjetas gráficas de Nvidia va en aumento, y parece que no pasa un solo día sin que se hable de ellas en el mundo de la tecnología. Aunque entre tanto hablar de Nvidia, también ha llegado algún rumor sobre AMD. En esta ocasión, parece que una tienda vietnamita ha publicado una entrada de la GTX 1180 que presentaría Nvidia, dando alguna supuesta información sobre la misma.
]]>davidLos nuevos videojuegos de la semana (2 a 8 de julio)
https://www.geektopia.es/es/videogames/2018/07/02/noticias/los-nuevos-videojuegos-de-la-semana-2-a-8-de-julio.html
https://www.geektopia.es/es/videogames/2018/07/02/noticias/los-nuevos-videojuegos-de-la-semana-2-a-8-de-julio.htmlMon, 02 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0200Noticias
Si me permitís el atrevimiento, hay muchas papeletas para que Nintendo Switch se convierta en la consola del verano, porque la puedes jugar en casa y cuando sea momento de ir a la playa la puedes llevar contigo. Eso, y que muchos estudios de desarrollo indis están sacando sus juegos para la nueva de Nintendo, y qué mejor momento que el verano porque tienen meses libres de grandes lanzamientos para poder destacar por ellos mismos.
]]>poor-manAMD presentaría una 3.ª generación Polaris a final de año; Navi de gama media para 2019
https://www.geektopia.es/es/technology/2018/07/02/noticias/amd-presentaria-una-3-generacion-polaris-a-final-de-ano-navi-de-gama-media-para-2019.html
https://www.geektopia.es/es/technology/2018/07/02/noticias/amd-presentaria-una-3-generacion-polaris-a-final-de-ano-navi-de-gama-media-para-2019.htmlMon, 02 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0200Noticias
Empieza julio, y cada vez está más cerca la presentación de nuevas tarjetas gráficas. Lo cual es obvio, si bien no hay fecha concreta. Pero cambiando de tercio en el terreno de los rumores, llegan dos sobre la presentación de nuevas tarjetas gráficas por parte de AMD. El primero hace referencia a una nueva generación de tarjetas gráficas basadas en Polaris, y específicamente en un chip Polaris 30. Usaría un proceso litográfico de 12 nm FinFET con un 15 % más de rendimiento respecto a las GPU de tipo Polaris 20.
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Хабр / Лучшие публикации за сутки
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https://habr.com/images/logo.pngХабр<![CDATA[Прибор ночного видения на базе тепловизионного модуля Flir Lepton 3]]>https://habr.com/post/413021/
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Ранее я написал статью о подключении к компьютеру тепловизионной приставки к смартфону Flir One Gen 2. Пришла пора вынуть из этой приставки модуль лептон и подключить к микроконтроллеру напрямую, собрав прибор ночного видения с разрешением 160x120 пикселей. Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 15:49:27 GMTda-nie<![CDATA[Подвал смерти]]>https://habr.com/post/413011/
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Общим лейтмотивом многих статей на Хабре – является поиск ошибок — неточностей, натяжек, а порой и откровенной глупости в книгах и фильмах. Не являются исключением и мои статьи, в которых я, весь в белом, смеюсь над недотепами авторами.
Поскольку я, ко всему прочему, являюсь литератором, будет честно предоставить право ответного удара: в смысле — дать возможность посмеяться над моим творчеством. Исходя из этого, я решил опубликовать вставную новеллу из цикла «Я у мамы инженер» — благо, по тематике она тесно примыкает к хабротемам.
Пара пояснений: Герой романа – и автор – разные люди. У нас разные позиции по многим вопросам. Я не всегда согласен с товарищем Главным Героем и спорю с ним, через реплики других персонажей. И — упомянутые в романе лица, чьи имена совпадают с реально существующими людьми – не более чем их отражения в другой реальности. Как Цандер в «Прыжке в Ничто» Беляева, если Вы понимаете о чем я.
Итак:
Затухающий костёр освещал только крохотный пятачок пляжа. Сидящий напротив огня кот, как и я, смотрел на огонь, сияя плошками отражающих свет глаз. Было в этой сцене что-то по домашнему уютное.
Я налил себе кофе, и, сев на складной стульчик, похлопал по колену, приглашая Беляша присоединиться. Его пучешарое величество соизволило принять приглашение. Почти невидимая в темноте Никсель полулежала на туристической пенке, но не спала. Конечно, уснешь тут.
— Настало время удивительных историй? — Спросил я. — Раз всё равно не спим.
Никсель промолчала. Беляш вертелся у меня на коленях, устраиваясь поудобней.
— Ну, раз возражений нет, начну: У меня неподалеку от дома работает офисный центр, у которого под автостоянкой расположен подвал смерти.
— Это как? — тихонько спросила девушка.
— Подвал, в который люди заходят и пропадают. Серьезно. Там у них за 30 лет российской независимости человек тридцать пропало. По человеку в год, таксказать.
Расскажу лучше по порядку: Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 13:26:04 GMTZangasta<![CDATA[«Хорошо забытое старое»: электровелосипеды — от первых моделей к возможностям сегодняшнего дня ]]>https://habr.com/post/413023/
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не уступает сегменту своих старших собратьев — электромобилей. Только в 2016 году во всем мире было продано чуть меньше 35 млн электровелосипедов — 93% пришлось на Азиатско-Тихоокеанский регион. Однако их популярность растет не только в Азии, но и по всему миру — например, в США в прошлом году зафиксировали двукратный рост продаж. Российский рынок, по мнению экспертов, довольно скромный — в год продается порядка 10 тысяч электровелосипедов — но он тоже активно развивается.
На велосипеды с электрическим приводом уже во всю пересаживаются государственные службы по всему миру: например, полицейские штата Висконсин последовали примеру своих малазийских коллег и патрулируют город на новом транспорте. Появляются городские сервисы для аренды вроде «Велобайка», но уже для электровелосипедов — это сети велопроката, которые можно встретить во многих крупных городах во всем мире. Они позволяют брать электровелосипед в аренду на одной станции и оставлять его в другой части города так, чтобы им мог воспользоваться кто-то другой.
Более того, появляются предложения о том, чтобы включить электровелосипеды в классификацию Европейского союза велосипедного спорта (UEC) и добавить новые дисциплины к обычным заездам и соревнованиям по горным велогонкам.
Попробуем немного «отмотать назад» и разобраться в том, как электровелосипед проделал путь от экспериментального изобретения до популярного атрибута жизни в большом городе. Сегодня расскажем:
кто впервые модернизировал классический велосипед;
почему об электровелосипедах забыли почти на 30 лет;
и что помогло им вернуться и стать популярным городским транспортом.
Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 16:37:33 GMTIvanPavlov<![CDATA[SamsPcbGuide, часть 5: Трассировка сигнальных линий. Искажения в линии и согласование импедансов]]>https://habr.com/post/413001/
https://habr.com/post/413001/?utm_source=habrahabr&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=413001
Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 09:55:58 GMTiamsam<![CDATA[Советский HI-FI и его создатели: лазерные видеодиски в СССР]]>https://habr.com/post/413027/
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К моменту разработки в Союзе описываемая технология доживала свои последние годы за ржавеющим железным занавесом. При этом для подавляющего большинства советских людей, немногим из которых был доступен даже банальный VHS-видеомагнитофон, представлялась истинным технологическим чудом. Под катом об отчаянной и изначально обреченной на провал попытке “догнать и перегнать”. Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 18:54:46 GMTSound_cULT<![CDATA[Secure Data Act 2018 – в США планируют запретить бэкдоры в устройствах [опять]]]>https://habr.com/post/412991/
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представили законопроект, который получил название Secure Data Act 2018. Он запретит правительству и государственным структурам требовать от производителей технических устройств встраивать в свои продукты бэкдоры. Принуждения нельзя будет добиться даже через суд.
Подробнее о законопроекте и реакции сообщества расскажем далее.
Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 16:34:27 GMT1cloud<![CDATA[Небольшая заметка про wildcard сертификаты Let’s Encrypt]]>https://habr.com/post/413017/
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Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 15:33:06 GMTisden<![CDATA[От гудения жирафов до звуков птиц-подражателей — слушаем природу вместе]]>https://habr.com/post/412999/
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World According to Sound Сэма Харнетта (Sam Harnett) и Криса Хоффа (Chris Hoff). В прошлой части обзора речь шла о необычных звуках, которые могут издавать насекомые, гейзеры и гравитационные волны. В этой части разберём на какие звуки способны жирафы, птицы и люди.
Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 09:42:07 GMTAudioman<![CDATA[Что делает VMware, и какой будет сетевая архитектура будущего]]>https://habr.com/post/412923/
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отмечают в Gartner, 10% корпоративных данных генерируются за пределами традиционных ЦОД. И ожидается, что эта цифра вырастет до 50% к 2022 году. Тенденция связана с ростом популярности «периферийных вычислений» (edge computing) и интернета вещей.
Компаниям приходится искать новые подходы к организации корпоративных сетей. Одной из таких компаний является разработчик программного обеспечения для виртуализации VMware. В начале мая представители организации обозначили свое видение сетей будущего и представили концепцию Virtual Cloud Network. Её идея в том, чтобы упростить управление программными сетями и повысить защищенность распределенных сервисов.
Подробнее о том, что делает VMware, расскажем далее.
Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 13:44:32 GMTit_man<![CDATA[[Из песочницы] Странности синтеза при работе с FPGA]]>https://habr.com/post/413007/
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Идея написания данной статьи возникла при синтезе одного проекта в разных средах разработки, в результате чего были получены отличные друг от друга результаты. Так как исходный модуль является достаточно объёмным, то для демонстрации полученных результатов был написан тестовый модуль меньшего объёма, но синтез которого вызывал те же предупреждения/ошибки. В качестве тестового модуля был использован 4-х битный регистр с асинхронным сбросом, а в качестве сред разработки были выбраны Libero SoC 18.1, Quartus Prime 17.1, Vivado 2017.4.1. Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 12:29:41 GMTDmitriy0111fpgaverilogVivadoQuartusLibero SoC<![CDATA[[Из песочницы] Инфраструктура открытых ключей: утилита генерации запросов на квалифицированный сертификат]]>https://habr.com/post/412993/
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Одним из центральных объектом инфраструктуры открытых ключей (Public Key Infrastructure — PKI/ИОК) наряду с ключевой парой является сертификат, который сегодня фактически является аналогом гражданского паспорта. Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 07:35:47 GMTsaiprpkicertificatepublic keyprivate keypkcs#11pkcs#10cspcsrrequestcertificate authorityгост 34.10-2012tcl/tkswig<![CDATA[[Перевод] Стремление к прозрачности]]>https://habr.com/post/413013/
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Самый эффективный способ помочь другим — это помочь им помочь самим себе.
Джерри Корстенс
От переводчика
Предлагаю вашему вниманию перевод статьи CEO SpecterOps David McGuire «A Push Toward Transparency». Никакого отношения к данной компании я не имею и никогда не пользовался её продуктами, поэтому статья служит не рекламным целям, а лишь поводом для того, чтобы задуматься, обсудить и использовать или отказаться от использования предлагаемого автором подхода.
Дэвид поднимает вопрос прозрачности в индустрии информационной безопасности, утверждая, что распространение знаний об инструментах и методах работы — это не угроза конкурентному преимуществу, а очень важный шаг для всех участников рынка, который способен значительно повысить общий уровень защищенности информационных инфраструктур. В комментариях хотелось бы увидеть обсуждение этой позиции: насколько она совместима с реальностью, что нам мешает быть прозрачными, и нужно ли переходить от формирования зависимости от консультантов и продуктов к обучению заказчиков самостоятельному противодействию угрозам? Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 13:51:16 GMTMichae1прозрачность<![CDATA[[Перевод] Неудовольствие обнуляет уровень счастья: почему невозможно постоянно быть счастливым]]>https://habr.com/post/412977/
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Счастье, в той или иной его форме, вроде бы является общей целью, достичь которой хотел бы каждый из нас. Мы часто ведём себя так, будто можем найти путь к полному удовлетворению – комфорту, насыщению, теплу, какой-то ещё награде – и постоянно быть счастливыми, просто сделав какие-то правильные выборы. Но удовольствие даже от самых приятных ощущений скоротечно, и это приводит к появлению скуки и желанию попробовать что-то новое и удивительное. Я, как нейробиолог, не могу не думать о том, является ли на самом деле мимолётность нашего удовлетворения неизбежной, или же это некая особенность работы мозга, поняв которую, можно будет узнать, как с этим бороться.
Многие повседневные функции работы мозга кажутся настолько естественными, что мы с трудом можем дистанцироваться от них, чтобы посмотреть на них со стороны. Мозг занимается тем, что замечает разные вещи. Очевидно, что основная работа мозга заключается в восприятии; на базе воспринятого он может делать оценки, а на основе их – действовать. Эту работу выполняют нейроны нервной системы. Они находят и представляют входные данные внешнего (и внутреннего) мира, анализируют данные, и реагируют на этот анализ соответствующим действием. Под действием обычно понимается движение: нейроны отправляют сигналы, заставляющие мускулы сокращаться, что позволяет вам выполнять какие-то действия. Входные данные поступают с органов чувств, анализ часто называют ассоциативным, а выход – моторикой. Троица чувства/ассоциативный анализ/моторика – это нейронный аналог восприятия/оценки/действия. Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 09:00:01 GMTSLY_Gсчастьенесчастьепотенциалы действияионные каналынейромедиаторы<![CDATA[Игра в прятки, или первый ботнет, которому не страшен reboot]]>https://habr.com/post/412997/
https://habr.com/post/412997/?utm_source=habrahabr&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=412997
обнаружили новую версию ботнета Hide and Seek (HNS), о котором стало известно в начале 2018 года. Он использует кастомный P2P-протокол и является первым ботнетом, который «выживает» даже после перезагрузки устройства, на котором закрепился.
Расскажем, как HNS это делает и как защитить от него устройства интернета вещей.
Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 09:36:21 GMTVASExperts<![CDATA[Менеджеры зависимостей]]>https://habr.com/post/412945/
https://habr.com/post/412945/?utm_source=habrahabr&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=412945
В этой статье я расскажу, в чем менеджеры зависимостей (package manager) схожи по внутреннему устройству, алгоритму работы, и в чем их принципиальные отличия. Я рассматривал package manager’ы, предназначенные для разработки под iOS/OS X, но содержание статьи с некоторыми допущениями применимо и к другим. Читать дальше →]]>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 05:09:58 GMTvani2<![CDATA[[Из песочницы] О терниях и звездах на пути оптимизации процессов разработки]]>https://habr.com/post/413025/
https://habr.com/post/413025/?utm_source=habrahabr&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=413025
Мечты, мечты
Холодными осенними вечерами мы с разработчиками приложений 3D визуализации собирались на кухне… пили кофе… и думали о ней… об эталонной организации разработки.
— У меня знакомые по agile работают: спринты, стори поинты, все дела…
— Да нам бы хотя бы ревью…
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Szczepanik Senior Advisor for Digital Assets and Innovationhttps://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2018-102Wed, 6 Jun 2018 00:15:42 +0000https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17243341Comments]]>Apple Deprecates OpenGL Across All OSes; Urges Developers to Use Metalhttps://www.anandtech.com/show/12894/apple-deprecates-opengl-across-all-osesWed, 6 Jun 2018 07:53:08 +0000https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17245163Comments]]>Deploying geographically distributed services on Kubernetes Enginehttps://cloudplatform.googleblog.com/2018/06/How-to-deploy-geographically-distributed-services-on-Kubernetes-Engine-with-kubemci.html?m=1Tue, 5 Jun 2018 20:49:24 +0000https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17241895Comments]]>TypeScript 2.9 is now availablehttp://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/handbook/release-notes/typescript-2-9.htmlTue, 5 Jun 2018 21:03:09 +0000https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17242026Comments]]>The Beginning of the Monte Carlo Method (1987)https://fermatslibrary.com/s/the-beginning-of-the-monte-carlo-methodTue, 5 Jun 2018 16:56:19 +0000https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17239599Comments]]>Tesla shareholders reject bid to strip Musk of chairman rolehttps://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/tesla-shareholders-reject-bid-strip-musk-chairman-role-55676119Wed, 6 Jun 2018 04:49:59 +0000https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17244431Comments]]>GitLab Ultimate and Gold now free for education and open sourcehttps://about.gitlab.com/2018/06/05/gitlab-ultimate-and-gold-free-for-education-and-open-source/Tue, 5 Jun 2018 18:02:47 +0000https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17240349Comments]]>Errol Morris Refutes It Thushttps://slate.com/culture/2018/06/errol-morris-book-about-thomas-kuhn-the-ashtray-reviewed.htmlTue, 5 Jun 2018 15:44:47 +0000https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17238765Comments]]>Amazon EKS – Now Generally Availablehttps://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon-eks-now-generally-available/Tue, 5 Jun 2018 18:04:51 +0000https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17240369Comments]]>
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MediumWed, 06 Jun 2018 10:22:44 GMT<![CDATA[SurveyJS plugin for Wordpress]]>
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https://medium.com/p/9f42d9219db0Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:54:13 GMT2018-06-05T14:15:08.561Z
We are happy to introduce a new plugin for WordPress — SurveyJS plugin. It will help you create a survey, quiz or form. Add it to any page or post on your WordPress site, collect results, and download them to analyze.
The plugin is free and is released under the GPLv2 WordPress standard license. Registration is not required — simply install and use it. It is based on SureveyJS libraries and uses a full SurveyJS power.
Here a short list of SurveyJS features:
The plugin has 15 elements (questions and panels): from simple inputs like text and a dropdown to Panel containers and a dynamic matrix (table) to build complex forms
Multi page support
Localization for many languages and support for multi language surveys/forms (one survey for several languages)
Control of survey flow: the ability to set visibility expressions for pages, panels, questions, and even individual items in checkboxes, radio groups, and dropdowns
The ability to fill data for checkboxes, radio groups, and dropdowns from web services
User input validation with several built-in validators
The ability to show results in a read-only survey
Several good-looking themes and much more
Powerfull Editor
You can build a survey by using a powerful visual editor called SurveyJS Builder. It can create a survey from scratch, customize it, and test your survey before you publish it on your site.
SurveyJS Builder
How to add a survey to your site
After the SurveyJS WordPress plugin is installed, you can open a list of available surveys. Here, create a new survey, open the editor window for any survey, open the survey results window, and delete the survey if you want.
Press the “Add Survey” button and the plugin will create a new survey and open it in the survey builder window:
You can easily drag and drop questions from the toolbox on the left side to the design surface and set properties by using the property grid on the right side of inplace editing tools. Each change is immediately saved, and you can undo it via the corresponding button in the top center part of the editor.
More information about options and settings can be found in the documentation.
After your survey is designed, we can add it to any page of your site via the “Add Survey” button (Wordpress shortcode) in the Posts section:
You will see your survey in page preview mode and can take it. Voila! We’ve done it!
What about results? — you are asking… The survey results window is available on the surveys list via “Results”:
You can sort results, search against them, and export them in the most popular format.
Support, bug fixed and new releases
SurveyJS is a popular platform that helps you create surveys, quizzes, and forms in JavaScript. This plugin is a part of Project SurveyJS and will be developed further. In addition to the built-in Wordpress forum and GitHub issue tracker, you can ask questions in our AnswerDesk web application.
We are looking forward to your feedback and are working hard to fix bugs you found as soon as possible.
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]]><![CDATA[How to host a Single Page Application with AWS CloudFront and Lambda@Edge]]>
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https://medium.com/p/39ce7b036da2Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:39:47 GMT2018-06-05T17:46:08.407ZConfiguring CloudFront to support push-state URLs
This one seems like an easy one, however I’m appalled by how much time can be wasted configuring AWS for static website hosting and there must be a better way:
— serverless: we will be hosting static assets so no messing around with servers for that — cheap and ultra-performant: by leveraging AWS CDN, we’ll get world-class global distribution and caching for pennies — automated: this is not a tutorial of the AWS console. Some of the marketing agencies I consult for would typically deploy new landing pages or static websites every week. If that’s something you do regularly too, it is worth investing an hour into automating this into a push-button procedure isn’t it?
About automating
There is something very powerful about automating even the little things. The benefits are much more than the sum of time savings over time, it will reduce human errors, improve the reliability of your service, get your employees busy with higher-value work and boost employee morale by eliminating boring low-value tasks. It improves your business globally.
A game changer: with Lambda@Edge, we can now configure CloudFront to support push-state URLs
The problem so far with hosting an SPA on CloudFront is that we couldn’t support push-state URLs because CloudFront doesn’t offer a “catch-all” configuration i.e. we couldn’t serve the same index.html file for any request to the domain. The solution was to use hash-state “ugly” urls which was a turn-off for most.
In 2017, AWS released Lambda@Edge, a service that runs your Lambda functions “at the edge” of the cloud i.e immediately before/after the CDN queries its cache:
viewer request: after CloudFront receives a request from a viewer
origin request: before CloudFront forwards the request to the origin
origin response: after CloudFront receives the response from the origin
viewer response: before CloudFront forwards the response to the viewer
This will let us rewrite the requests on origin request so that we always serve index.html for all push-state routes requests. Happy days!
What do I need?
an existing domain name registered as a hosted zone in your AWS account
a wildcard SSL certificate for all subdomains
terraform and the aws CLI installed and configured on your machine
a dummy React or Vue application to deploy
Show me the Terraform module!
I’ve released a Terraform module that does all the heavy lifting for you:
Copy the example files into your SPA root folder: wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/li0nel/terraform-aws-single-page-application/master/examples/main.tf wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/li0nel/terraform-aws-single-page-application/master/examples/outputs.tf wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/li0nel/terraform-aws-single-page-application/master/examples/terraform.tfvars wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/li0nel/terraform-aws-single-page-application/master/examples/variables.tf
Replace the values in terraform.tfvars with your aws CLI profile name, your app name and your domain name. Make sure you have an existing certificate for *.cdn.mydomain.com in the us-east-1 region.
Run terraform init then terraform apply and wait for the S3 bucket, Lambda function and CloudFront distribution to be created:
You can now compile your front-end assets locally and push them directly to the S3 bucket to deploy your application:
An alternative is to use the CodeCommit Git repository and CodePipeline pipeline that has been created by the Terraform module to let AWS build your application, run your tests and deploy on S3.
Either way, your application is now running on CloudFront!
The push-state URL working properly when refreshing the page
]]><![CDATA[From Junior to Senior: The Skills a Back-End Developer Should Learn]]>
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https://medium.com/p/cbd077845afdTue, 05 Jun 2018 10:06:01 GMT2018-06-05T10:06:01.131Z
Are you a junior back-end developer wondering how you can make the next jump in your career?
Transitioning from junior developer to senior developer can seem daunting at first, but if you know the skills that you need to confidently make the change, you’ll be on your way to a promotion or new job sooner than you might realise.
What skills might they be? We spoke to industry experts to seek insights on how you can climb the career ladder and get to that next level. For the purpose of simplicity, we’re going to divide this article into two broad skillsets you need — soft skills and hard skills. So, what do you need to learn, and how should you learn it?
Soft skills for developers
1) Asking for help: If you’re a junior developer, chances are you’ve got more experienced developers around you at your company, or in the communities that you’re a part of. By asking them about their journey to seniority, you’ll uncover some priceless insights.
David Boyne, who wrote this amazing article on his journey to becoming a technical lead, suggests that it’s OK to be surrounded by smart people! Don’t let it intimidate you. Find a friendly mentor who can show you the ropes, and you’ll enjoy the journey even more.
2) Communicating & collaborating:Craig Roberge, a developer at AgriDigital who boasts over 16 years of application development experience, says “soft skills are essential for all developers. The ability for a dev team to collaborate and communicate with each other is the foundation for successful project deliveries.”
This is a timely nugget of advice from Roberge, given that developers can tend to be a little pedantic and defensive about their code. He notes that this can often result in you, the developer, struggling to “be diplomatic with your colleagues.” He says that you must “argue coherently and rationally when you believe your solution to be the best, but always be willing to listen and be polite. Take pride and ownership in your code, but remain calm when things go wrong.” Most developers will know that this is easier said than done!
Building on this insight, Joe Ruello, Engineering Manager at hipages says that “code doesn’t live in a vacuum, and neither should developers. Communication is a vital skill for all developers; whether it be clarifying requirements with your product managers or discussing technical solutions with your colleagues, you need to be able to communicate effectively and clearly to get your ideas across in order to get anywhere in the industry.”
3) Problem solving: This may sound like one of those generic skills that every developer needs, but problem solving takes on a whole new meaning at a senior developer level. The higher you go the more complex the issues will get, and advanced problem solving skills become an absolute must to sustain your success at the top.
Roberge says the “ability to identify problems in advance and identify potential solutions” is key.
Hard skills for developers
By hard skills we mean your technical skills: gaining knowledge of upcoming technologies, and sharpening your current skill set. Keep in mind that technology evolves rapidly, and the skills we highlight are only an indicator of what a back-end developer might need to stay relevant over the next few years.
5) Design & back-end architecture: Ruello of hipages says, “A solid foundation in design patterns and knowledge of general software engineering best practices will take you a long way — these skills translate across languages and teams and will allow you to be an effective contributor on any team or project.
At a more practical level, proficiency in the language(s) in use by your team, knowledge of SQL and databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, knowledge of queues such as RabbitMQ, as well as how to consume an external API, will put you in a good place.”
Understanding the design concepts for back-end architecture, and the knowledge on building, maintaining and processing all of the data that goes through it, will enable you to see the ‘big picture’ of the back-end, which is critical when you’re a senior developer or technical lead. It’s the only way you can guide and mentor other junior developers working under you.
6) Keeping up to date with emerging technologies: Staying relevant is an endless battle in development, and you’ve always got to be looking to learn and progress. A resource like Stackoverflow can be your best friend, as you’ll be part of a community that’s in the same boat as you, avoiding the risk of coding in isolation.
Ruello adds, “The days of massive monolithic applications are coming to a close: the industry is moving towards microservice architectures and alternate paradigms such as event sourcing.
“Knowledge and experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is becoming more and more relevant and should be in the toolbelt of any back-end developer.
“It is also beneficial to be versatile. Having some basic front-end knowledge under your belt — including modern frameworks like React — will allow you to do more yourself and deliver value at a quicker pace.”
Clearly, this reiterates how important the functional programming realm is becoming. It’s a whole new philosophy, a new way to code, and the sooner you become familiar with it, the better.
To sum up…
It’s important that you, as a junior developer, don’t get overwhelmed with all that you need to learn. But at the same time, you need to focus on developing the skills that will allow you to see and understand the back-end big picture. You must also remember that hard skills will only take you so far, and you’ll need softer skills to lead, communicate and collaborate effectively.
Ruello puts the challenge into perspective: “Back-end development can be a thankless role. Your job is to marshal data across your system in a performant and efficient way. The end user should not be aware of your presence, but you have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re doing the work to bring them the value you’ve promised.”
So stay true to your purpose as a back-end developer. If this is what you’re meant to do, you’ll have no problem in finding the motivation to overcome any obstacles, or learn any new skills you need to rise through the ranks.
Ready to ramp up your development career? Australia’s leading tech companies are looking for new talent right now! Check out our latest job listings here.
]]><![CDATA[The WWDC 2018 Keynote Chronicles]]>
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https://medium.com/p/fe97d1a9cee8Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:59:23 GMT2018-06-04T21:01:14.806ZCourtesy of Apple WWDC2018
So, I did this last year and decided to do it this year as well. Less of an Apple fanboy than in 2017, but as a developer and software engineer by trade and passion, I could not stay away from an event that regardless of my latest disappointments in Apple and specifically Tim Cook, does innovate and inspire to some degree.
Without further ado, here’s what happened today at the keynote event that started with what first seems like a light mockery of developers turning into a somewhat sweet Animal Planet style mini episode about who — us developers — are.
Followed by a running Tim onto the stage as if he just took too much time on the loo and was about to miss his cue. I understand a good morning or evening run, I understand the need for fitness, but running on and off stage, just never made sense to me, only to start with iOS — or better said, with all the things they should have done last year but failed to.
iOS 12
Starting with an iOS vs Android adoption rates report was a bit low and not news at all. Android is getting better and has its merits but fragmentation will forever force it into a lower adoption rate than iOS. This is now a decade long discussion and I still fail to see why.
The Interesting News:
iOS12 will be available for the same devices that today are capable of running iOS11, in fact iOS12 is supposedly up to 50% (average) faster than iOS11 on an iPhone 6.
Burst CPU processing model allowing your CPU to instantly ramp up and down when required. Power saving expected as well.
Shareable AR .usdz format available, and will be used natively by Adobe Creative Cloud as well — this could be interesting and occasionally useful.
A new app called Measure which can measure in 3D. Very cool and immensely useful!
Siri shortcuts to app actions, which basically means you’ll be able to automate a bunch of things, set a trigger call for Spotify and other previously unavailable things via Siri.
Refocus on how you use phone and tablet. Do not disturb at night with no notifications, and additional options added to set for how long you don’t want to be disturbed. Also in each notification you can fine-tune how often and when you want to see them.
Speaking of, here come group notifications — finally!
Screen-time control with great insight into how you use your device and control it based on reporting on how you use your phone or tablet which is particularly useful for kids as it allows for allowance so they spend a max set amount of time on an app per app basis.
Another “about time” feature is group face-time of up to 32 people — a demo of which was definitely “not rehearsed” …
The Boring News
ArKit2 is coming — ok, fine, moving on.
Multiuser augmented reality — happy with regular reality, sometimes even that’s too much.
ArKit Lego physical and digital combined play experience of up to 4 users. LegoArExperiences on the app store later. Will take a physical set of Lego over anything digital!
Photos search is now better with added refinements and suggestions.
New tab called “foryou”: loops, on this day, sharing activity suggestions based on face recognition while your friend gets a reverse sharing option, all private, on device.
News gets a “browse” tab, and a sidebar. Wow!
New stocks app with apple news built in. Some cross-pollination right there…
Voice Memos app.
iBooks gets a new design and is now called Apple Books — rebranding at its finest!
CarPlay third party navigation is allowed now — finally admitting you need more than Apple Maps to get to your destination?
Animoji with tongue detection — what the actual fudge?!?
Memoji — create your own animoji because your face is just not good enough anymore… :/
Watch OS5
This one I really cannot get excited about. While I am a huge fan of smart watches, I fail to understand how a time-piece that requires daily charging is considered as Apple put it “number one in customer satisfaction every year”. Clearly, these customers have not tried any other smart watch out there. And no, I don’t mean FitBit bracelets.
The Irrelevant (to me) News
Competition challenges between friends — basically who can close the rings faster.
Added Yoga activity type and hiking activity type.
Pace alerts and cadence reports.
Automatic workout detection — my Garmin does that already.
Walkie talkie app for “a fun easy way to talk”, using watch to watch connection.
Siri shortcuts available just like on iOS.
Third party apps on Siri watch-face.
You no longer need to say “hey Siri”, just raise your arm and talk to it.
Interactive notifications.
Web content in mail or messages with webkit — so this might send web designers and developers into a frenzy of “developing watch-first sites”.
Podcasts app on the watch. Meh.
The best bit was the demo with a lady on a stationary bike pretending to do a workout session and then her daughter talking to her on the watch yelling #mommyforthewin For the love of everything that’s holy, can these things get any more awkward and cheesy?
AppleTV 4K tvOS
The AppleTV in my view is one of the most underrated devices on the market today. I have both the 4 and the 4K and they are absolutely brilliant devices at a low-low cost of under $200. For what they are and what they can do, that’s a bargain.
Just News …
iTunes has now the largest collection of 4k HDR movies which while impressive I wouldn’t really write home about. Other providers will catch up quite quickly.
Dolby Atmos — which as far as I remember was last year’s news, but on that note, iTunes now has the largest Dolby Atmos collection, and comes as a free upgrade on supported titles. Thanks, I guess.
Live sports and news in a few countries, so again, don’t hold your breath.
New aerial screensaver location: earth from space — probably the coolest update to be honest.
MacOS Mojave
I am pretty sure I’ll end up calling it “Mojito” instead, because this “Mojabi” something just doesn’t roll off the tongue.
The Exciting News
Dark mode, which looks “bitchin’”! xCode gets dark mode too.
Dynamic desktop that reflects the time of day — might be a gimmick but still cool.
Desktop stacks for clean desktop — this is very welcome as it cleans up the desktop automatically. Brilliant!
Finder gets a new view called gallery view with file details bar and quick actions. Quite useful.
Quick look gets better with markup and quick actions. Just as useful as the above.
Screenshots with tools now and options, also very useful.
Safari shuts down cookie based tracking. Die cookies, die!
Not So Exciting News
Continuity camera able to take pictures and scan documents via your mobile device — I never used this continuity thing.
News app coming to mac, Stocks as well. Same for Voice Memos and Home app.
Better privacy for camera and microphone.
Safari is killing fingerprinting for tracking purposes so basically your Mac will look to an outside corporation or hacker a lot like many other macs, making it hard(er) to identify you.
Redesigned mac app store with themed tabs and recommendations, tips and tricks. Work, play and develop tabs added.
Ratings and review API for developers.
Well, I guess that’s kind of it. With MacOS the focus seems to have shifted to making the Mac a productivity machine more than just a design statement, which is very welcome and hugely necessary for professionals.
Most of this stuff available this fall. Over and out.
Attila Vago — writer of codes, blogs and things that live on the web. Programming polyglot, pragmatic doer, member of the “taking care of business” crowd, with a no nonsense attitude. An easily inspired inspirational individual with a strong predilection towards most things nerdy, good, carnivorous food, and Lego. Uses a Mac. Exercises at 6 a.m.
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]]><![CDATA[Five Quick Thoughts on Microsoft + Github]]>
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https://medium.com/p/b3563722e856Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:43:36 GMT2018-06-04T21:08:13.797ZImage: The Verge
The first coding project of a precocious programmer starting out today will almost certainly be a Minecraft mod. Once this engineer is ready to graduate from brick-based biomes, a GitHub profile is a natural landing place. After this up and coming engineer has mastered MongoDB, they might be tempted by management and the lure of LinkedIn. It’s not an entirely clear story, yet, but Microsoft is stitching together an exciting series of assets that stretch from Kindergarten to the corner office.
2. Is Microsoft using Apple’s 2001 playbook?
Apple’s renaissance in the early aughts is usually attributed to the stylish iMac and the revolutionary clickwheel of the first-gen iPod, but many forget, or underestimate, how important the release of a Unix-based OSX was in gaining share with the developer community. These developers were the “alpha geeks,” evangelized to the tech masses, and stocked the iOS app store in the early years.
Is Microsoft trying to run that playbook? As Apple and Google jockey to bridge the gap between office and home, as Microsoft did in the 1990s, Microsoft is doubling down on productivity and tools. Perhaps Karate Kid reboots, and partnerships with Steven Spielberg will distract Google and Apple from the boring business of software, giving Microsoft an entre to reassert itself?
3. Will a startup fill GitHub’s void? Or are network effects too powerful?
GitHub competitor GitLab saw a massive surge in project imports when the acquisition news broke over the weekend, but does this represent a real developer revolt or merely an act of protest that will be nullified by superior network effects? What’s the over/under on crypto-backed replacements that will seek to fill the void in the coming weeks?
4. Don’t fight the last war
Many predicted Apple would “lose” mobile to the more open Android alternative, based on how the Mac vs. PC battle played out. It seems like a similar line of thinking is at play here, that Microsoft is doomed to destroy what makes GitHub so unique. Here’s a good example of this thinking:
I guess that's probably the best thing that can be said about GitHub losing its independence! IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE THAT MICROSOFT 😬 https://t.co/SbEEpDdMuO
It’s a fair concern, but I wouldn’t be so sure. Under CEO Satya Nadella Microsoft has shed many, if not most, of its bad practices from the Gates/Ballmer era. Despite its impressive balance sheet, Microsoft is arguably in fourth place among elite developers in mindshare and tool usage.
Almost all elite developers use Apple hardware, and iOS is the key to the global software market. Gmail and Docs are preferred over the Office Suite and addressing Android is a must. After iOS, AWS are the three most important letters in tech.
Moreover, each of these companies has taken a substantial PR hit among developers over the last few years. Apple’s diminishing reputation for quality and continued hostility to developers irks many. Google is building killer drones for the government and selling personal data to the highest bidder, both of which turn-offs for sizeable segments of developers. Amazon is eating everything. All the while, Microsoft minds its business, quietly selling software and services, and unbelievably to someone who lived through the 1990s, is the underdog. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the narrative around Redmond to change dramatically.
5. Efficient entrepreneurship pays
Github raised $350M in VC, which is a lot of capital, but the founders put off taking investment for the company’s first four years, until they had built substantial value. I haven’t seen the most recent cap table, but that decision to put off raising will likely make the founders billionaires. The lesson? Patience pays dividends.
What’s next?
Open Source emerged as a reaction to the Microsoft hegemon in the 90s, now Microsoft is the owner of one of the biggest Open Source communities. Imagine explaining this headline to a techie who went into a coma in 1997. So what’s next?
A merger with Adobe and/or an acquisition of Sketch/InVision to make a play for the creative class that Apple is paying less and less attention to? Will Microsoft use it’s Xbox franchise and the Hololens to compete on the entertainment front? There are more questions than answers at this point, but for the first time in a long time, Microsoft is interesting.
]]><![CDATA[Deploying GitLab Review Apps with Terraform]]>
https://hackernoon.com/using-terraform-for-gitlab-review-apps-acf05920a264?source=rss----3a8144eabfe3--software_development
https://medium.com/p/acf05920a264Thu, 31 May 2018 00:52:01 GMT2018-06-04T18:15:01.491Z
GitLab Review Apps are a convenient way of managing dynamic environments for the purpose of reviewing changes before merging into your main branch. GitLab has great Kubernetes support and can easily deploy to your clusters, but if your application is not nicely containerized or your team is not ready to take on Kubernetes, what do you do? You Terraform!
Terraform
Terraform is an excellent cloud-agnostic tool for developing your infrastructure as code. By combining a couple features of Terraform, we can pretty easily build a system for deploying Review Apps.
1. Workspaces
Workspaces provide a way of provisioning and managing multiple sets of identical infrastructure without copying Terraform configuration files. If you are familiar with Terraform and its .tfstate files, you can think of Workspaces as creating and managing new arbitrarily named .tfstate files.
For example, terraform workspace new $BRANCH creates a new Workspace which is named with the value of the environment variable $BRANCH. This creates a new blank .tfstate, meaning a terraform apply will provision a new set of resources that are managed independently of any resources managed by any other workspace.
2. Remote State
Remote State is a way to persist Terraform state across multiple machines by storing .tfstate files in one of several supported remote storage mechanisms, such as Amazon S3. While this is most commonly used to allow people to collaboratively work on infrastructure, it can easily be used within GitLab jobs to provision and keep track of infrastructure managed by Terraform.
The key here is that Remote State persists Workspaces, allowing GitLab CI/CD to reference the Workspaces created for each branch across different jobs that will be ran at different times from different machines.
GitLab CI/CD
The .gitlab-ci.yml configuration for this is pretty straightforward, but there are a few key points.
There are three important pieces of configuration here, all within the environment block.
name is the dynamically built name of the environment itself. In this case it is based on the the CI_COMMIT_REF_SLUG variable which is the URL-friendly representation of the branch name.
url is the URL that GitLab associates to the environment. Note that GitLab does not create the DNS record for this, it is up to you to create it.
on_stop tells GitLab which job should be triggered when the branch is closed or the environment is manually stopped, thus finishing off what makes this a Review App and not just a dynamically named environment.
The script portion of the configuration is where Terraform comes in.
We need to store the Terraform configuration outside of this repository because we need the configuration files to be available after the branch is closed.
Referencing a particular Git tag when cloning this repository is necessary to ensure that the infrastructure used to provision these applications does not change without you knowing.
As mentioned earlier, Terraform Workspaces is one of the big features that makes Review Apps with Terraform possible. We can define the infrastructure required to run the application and then use Workspaces to manage isolated copies of this infrastructure.
terraform workspace select $CI_COMMIT_REF_SLUG || terraform workspace new $CI_COMMIT_REF_SLUG
Here we are selecting the Workspace named with the value of $CI_COMMIT_REF_SLUG or we are creating it if it does not exist. This ensures that we can run the the StartReview job multiple times from a single branch without having issues.
The rest of the script is a standard terraform apply followed by some CodeDeploy specific stuff. I am not going into deployment specifics in this article since there are many tools for doing it, but if you are interested in setting up CodeDeploy I have written about it in the past.
The StopReview job is very similar to StartReview.
The GIT_STRATEGY environment variable set to none makes sure that GitLab does not try to clone the branch when running this job. This is necessary because this job may be ran after the branch is closed, and thus with nothing to clone.
The combination of action: stop and the name property is what tells GitLab which environment this job is meant to stop. The name here needs to match the name set in StartReview.
Getting to the script, we again clone the Terraform repository with the same tag used earlier.
We select the Terraform Workspace corresponding to this branch (it will already be created if we are running this job) and run terraform destroy -auto-approve to de-provision the infrastructure that was created for this branch’s Review App.
To clean everything up, we then switch the default Workspace and delete the Workspace we created for this branch. Terraform does not let you delete the currently selected Workspace, which is why we need to switch back to default.
At this point you should have infrastructure that can be provisioned at will dynamically based on branch name and then destroyed either at will or automatically when the branch is closed. Integrating your deployment tool of choice on top of this will give you fully functional Review Apps with their own infrastructure even if your application is not ready for Kubernetes.
]]><![CDATA[Bitcoin and Software Reliability]]>
https://hackernoon.com/bitcoin-and-software-reliability-d681367a49b2?source=rss----3a8144eabfe3--software_development
https://medium.com/p/d681367a49b2Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:41:54 GMT2018-06-04T17:14:12.953Z
A small group of disgruntled people who feel left out of Bitcoin’s meteoric rise complain that Bitcoin’s developers add new features to its basic tool kit “too slowly”, and that innovation on it has stagnated. It is not true that Bitcoin is stagnating. Bitcoin is the fundamental backbone of the missing infallible payments layer of the Internet. In order for it to be infallible and totally reliable, there is only one possible approach to maintaining and extending the software that governs it.
The mindset and approach needed is not many quick iterations and “break things” mentality; instead, what is needed is the thinking behind super high uptime software, where methodical, slow, evidence-based improvement cycles are employed, and where features are added only when it is proven that stability, compatibility and integrity are absolutely guaranteed.
This is not a new approach in software. Mission-critical systems and applications where life and death are at stake opt for vendors who are very conservative and focussed on stability and reliability.
These systems have uptimes (the amount of time a system is available without interruption) measured in years. Visa’s recent downtime shows they are not running systems built to this high and exacting standard, and Bitcoin shows that it is built to this standard, with its uninterrupted, infallible and continuous service measured in years.
Bitcoin isn’t an operating system, but the principles of fault tolerance and careful extension apply nonetheless. The “To the Moon” meme provides a useful context. NASA’s software fault tolerance requirements are very strict. When astronauts are involved, their lives are at stake. “Break stuff” in that context means “Kill People”. The software simply must work every time, no compromise, no guesswork, no exceptions. There are no “do overs” or roll-backs. Guaranteed performance is possible in software, because everything about the systems, including the hardware, can be known in advance and thoroughly tested.
High fault tolerance software development has been going on for decades. It is a very well understood discipline, and the practices, methods and mentality are also established and known to work. This is why regular satellite launches work exactly as expected every time. People take them for granted, but there is a culture behind the processes that make regular flawless space launches possible that needs to be applied to Bitcoin, if it is to serve everyone as is hoped. It is not unreasonable to expect Bitcoin to never have an error in its operation. This expectation is already understood to be achievable in Air Traffic Control systems, where once again, lives are at stake.
With Bitcoin, lives and money are at stake. Interruption of its service can cause a cascade of losses and unintended consequences for potentially millions of people and billions of fiat dollars. If it is possible to build a Bitcoin that cannot fail, that should be the goal, and no compromise should be acceptable. It is also clearly possible that a distributed Bitcoin with that characteristic can exist. Bitcoin can be absolutely fault free and distributed at the same time; in fact, any centralization of Bitcoin into data centres increases the probability of critical faults. For certain, there is a math function to describe this. Can you write it out? The exam question would be something along the lines of,
“If Bitcoin is run from a single data centre and that data centre goes off-line, Bitcoin goes down. If Bitcoin is in two data centres and one of them goes off-line, Bitcoin stays up. Describe a function that explains this, showing the number of data centres in relation to the probability of Bitcoin going down, where going down means Bitcoin is totally inoperable. Extra marks for providing a graph of the function.”
Bitcoin is not a social network or chat app. It is a mission-critical software project that has greater integrity than any financial software project in history, in both senses of the word “integrity”. It never goes down, is always available, and is absolutely predictable. All other projects next to it pale in comparison. It is a solid foundation to build against — more solid, in fact, than the operating systems used to build the services that take advantage of it.
The vast majority of tool builders are not held to the standards that NASA and Mission-Critical, High Availability systems are held to; it is a special discipline that most people are unaware of. Participants who are not even software developers at all have no clue about this specialist field, let alone the expert field of software that isn’t life or death fault tolerant itself; that field is two times removed from them, and is not a part of their thinking at all.
The more you look at what Bitcoin has achieved, how specialised its disciplines and requirements are, the number of things outside the software realm that constrain its operation (like the speed of light) the more you’re astonished that it has even happened, and the more you want to stay as far away as you can possibly get from its inner workings…if you are sane. This doesn’t mean that you can’t build on Bitcoin as an ordinary developer; on the contrary, its APIs are easy to understand and build against. What you cannot do, however, is enter the “radiation zone” where unseen problems can literally irradiate and kill you. The speed of light is a perfect example.
There is an upper limit to the block size beyond which the Bitcoin network cannot stay in sync. Because it takes time for data to move across the network, the speed of light is a limiting factor. You can’t have blocks of a size that are beyond that limit, and have Bitcoin as a distributed network. The obvious question is, “what is that magic block size number?”. It is certainly a function of the fastest possible network transmission speed, which is very much slower than the speed of light in air. Normal fibre optic cable transmits light at one third the speed of light, which suggests another exam question,
“Calculate the largest theoretical block size the Bitcoin network can manage and maintain a distributed peer structure if it were running on a perfect fibre optic network where the connections between all nodes run at half the speed of light, over a geographic area the size of the Earth. Any node on the network must be a maximum of one microsecond behind any other node at any time during normal Bitcoin operation.”
This is the sort of question big blockers don’t ask and don’t have the math to answer. New ultra-thin photonic-bandgap rim, mode division multiplexing fibre optic cable can transmit light at 99.7% of c, but it will take decades to replace all the “slow” fibre optic cable globally. For now, Bitcoin must operate within the constraints we have today. This matter of speed constraints is a question High-Frequency Traders have already posed, and found a solution to; put everything in one data centre:
This means that traders who are competing against each other buy rack space in specialist data centres where their boxen can execute trades with the equipment of other traders. This is not acceptable for Bitcoin, obviously, because it exists outside of the State and its regulations. High-speed trading data centres are all “compliant” and regulated. Bitcoin is not regulable. It can never exist in a data centre without losing its force of nature characteristic. This is not to say that Bitcoin is in opposition to anything; the rain, wind and snow are not in opposition to crops, roads or your vacation; they simply are, just as Bitcoin is. Putting Bitcoin in a data centre is like trying to put lightning in a Leyden Jar. It isn’t lightning any more, but static electricity.
Decades from now, when fibre optic cable runs at near-lightspeed it may be possible to increase the block size, and do other things that take advantage of the inevitable improvements in hardware and software. Certainly, as Bitcoin unleashes the forces of the free market, these innovations will come faster than they would have under the fiat currency fueled State. For now, however, Bitcoin must exist inside the constraints imposed by today’s technology. And it will be enough to change everything.
Tappas for six, 4 bottles of Moreneta Blonde, jug of sangria, fresh lemonade. ↴
Bitcoin and Software Reliability was originally published in Hacker Noon on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
]]><![CDATA[Keep passwords and secrets out of your logs with Go]]>
https://hackernoon.com/keep-passwords-and-secrets-out-of-your-logs-with-go-a2294a9546ce?source=rss----3a8144eabfe3--software_development
https://medium.com/p/a2294a9546ceMon, 04 Jun 2018 15:56:01 GMT2018-06-04T21:25:37.059ZWhen working with distributed systems generally the more logs, the better — the complication lies in being liberal for visibility while being conservative to keep sensitive information private and secure. It’s not easy, just ask GitHub and Twitter who found themselves logging raw passwords recently.
The details of GitHub’s and Twitter’s incidents weren’t made public but I’d guess an engineer changed a log level config or logged the request bodies without realizing the consequences.
The fact is this is the reality of the job — with complex systems like these no one can know the consequences of every change, especially so with the fast tech turnover rate. If we’re gonna solve problems like these we need to go deeper.
Issues like this arise by Murphy’s law: whatever can go wrong, will go wrong — if you leave a trap behind someone will walk into it. Let’s not do that. When writing Go, here’s what I do to leave no such trap behind and prevent the logging of secrets.
Let’s say you have a sign up request like so:
type CreateUserRequest struct { Credentials Credentials `json:”credentials”` }
Now when we log the same request the user’s password is not logged:
// the output {“request”:{“credentials”:{“email”:”bilbro@theshire.net”,”password”:”[REDACTED]”}}}
There is now no possibility of logging the user’s password, regardless of who logs, nor where or when — at least if you’re logging JSON with this implementation. If you’re logging in another format, the same technique applies and there should be a corresponding marshal method for you to implement.
]]><![CDATA[Today I Learned: Storing Emoji to Mysql with Golang]]>
https://hackernoon.com/today-i-learned-storing-emoji-to-mysql-with-golang-204a093454b7?source=rss----3a8144eabfe3--software_development
https://medium.com/p/204a093454b7Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:11:01 GMT2018-06-04T10:43:27.069ZA simple and silly story, about our tiny bug today.monocle emoji from google image search
Today, I with my team in Kurio, having a bit of funny moment but also silly thing. It’s happen when we trying to store emojis to our storage in Mysql through our new and simple CRUD API services.
We’re making an internal service that used by our content-team, just a simple CRUD. The stacks is just: Angular + Golang + Mysql.
The services already deployed to production and already used by our content-team. Everything is normal, because it’s already tested from staging until it’s released. Until, when one of our content-team started to store an item to this services, and the payload have a few of emojis. That’s when we realized this silly bug.
The payload is more look like this :
{ "type": "text", "text": "😈🤠 Lorem Ipsum Dolor sit Amet 😱", "color": "#FFFFFF" }
And returning error about incorrect value to store.
"Number": 1366 "Message": "Incorrect string value: '\\xF0\\x9F\\x98\\x88 \\xF0...' for column 'text' at row 1"
Luckily, this services is for internal use to our content-team, and the user load is not huge, so it’s still tolerable 😈. I can’t imagine what will happen if we released this to our real user.
Solving The Issue
To solve this issue, we do a few things related to this issue.
Change the Database’s charset encoding and collation
Change the Connection Driver’s charset encoding and collation from our application(Golang) to Mysql Server
Change Database Encoding Charset and Collation
our default charset before changed
We use Mysql 5.7 and using utf-8 as our charset. Which is not recommended after we fixing this issue.
So the solution is, we change our charset and collation to utf8mb4, because utf-8 in Mysql is not fully support all the utf-8 encoding generally. If we want a fully support all the utf-8 generally, we must use utf8mb4 .
To change the whole database’s charset and collation:
ALTER DATABASE database_name CHARACTER SET = utf8mb4 COLLATE = utf8mb4_unicode_ci;
To change the whole a specific table’s charset and collation
ALTER TABLE table_name CONVERT TO CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci;
So after making this, we think we have solve our problem. But, after test it again, we still don’t fixed it. It still returning the same error.
Change Connection Charset in Mysql Driver
After reading more article and some q/a in stackoverflow and other forums. It’s not only the database, we also need to change our connection’s driver charset and collation. Because this service that we developed, is built from Golang (1.10), and also we use package github.com/go-sql-driver/mysql as our driver, we just need to add some changes to our dsn.
Well, after doing this, now our service is running well, and can accept any emoji characters.
Conclusions
This bug is not too big, to be honest, it is a silly and funny bug. But it looks like everyone had ever fallen to this trap 😥. But today I learned something, that we should be careful when creating a database, regardless whatever its type (RDBMS, NoSQL)
If you found this article useful, or interesting to read, please kindly share to your network circle, or you can just give claps to help other to reach this. If you have any question or something, just put a response below.
]]><![CDATA[A Modern Icarus — the short story of Ariane 5 Flight 501]]>
https://hackernoon.com/crash-and-burn-a-short-story-of-ariane-5-flight-501-3a3c50e0e284?source=rss----3a8144eabfe3--software_development
https://medium.com/p/3a3c50e0e284Sun, 03 Jun 2018 20:05:42 GMT2018-06-03T22:05:08.888ZAriane 5 Flight 501 @ T + 3 seconds
The 22nd anniversary of Ariane 5 Flight 501 offers an opportunity to reflect upon software defects, project errors, and the best principles and practices for solution delivery in the IT industry. In this blog and my upcoming book, Bugs: A Short History of Software Imperfection, I will chronicle some important failures in the past, explain how we arrived at the present, and discuss some ideas for improving the future of software quality. As information technology becomes increasingly woven into Life, the quality of software impacts our commerce, health, infrastructure, military, politics, science, security, and transportation. The Big Idea is that we have no choice but to get better at delivering technology solutions because we have to.
On June 4, 1996 in Kourou, French Guiana, the maiden flight 501 of the Ariane 5 rocket ended almost as soon as it began. About 37 seconds after the initial launch sequence (30 seconds after takeoff), at an altitude of 4000 meters, the rocket deviated 90 degrees from its intended flight path due to a software failure, experienced severe aerodynamic stress tearing its boosters from the main stage, and thereby triggered a controlled self-destruction that culminated in the spacecraft exploding in a fireball of liquid hydrogen.
The European Space Agency (ESA) had ambitions to take a leadership role in the commercial space business and surpass Japan, Russia, and the USA. The Ariane 4 (A4) had been in service for more than 20 years and boasted an excellent record of more than 100 successful launches with no failures. The new Ariane 5 (A5) rocket would carry larger satellite payloads than earlier versions, and flight 501 was carrying a payload of four satellites intended for researching the Earth’s magnetosphere. ESA had spent 10 years and $7 billion developing the A5, and flight 501 itself cost $370 million. The success of the Ariane 4 and ESA budget pressures resulted in the reuse of A4 software by the A5 program team including its navigation system and flight path optimization libraries.
ESA organized an inquiry board immediately after the crash to investigate the disaster and using flight data, optical observations (IR camera, film), inspection of recovered material, and review of the software code, the board identified the following sequence of events that resulted in the crash.
At T + 37 seconds, the Internal Reference System (SRI) that measured the rocket’s spatial attitude (altitude, motion, and position) sent incorrect data to the Flight Control System instead of the actual flight data because an arithmetic overflow occurred inside its alignment function when a 64-bit floating point number for the Horizontal Basis variable (BH) could not be cast and converted to a signed 16-bit integer. The SRI in the A5 was reused as a black box from the A4. Furthermore, the BH value was higher than expected because the early part of the A5 trajectory differed from the A4 and resulted in higher horizontal velocity values (five times as much). This error did not occur earlier in the flight because the vehicle speed was lower and the calculated values were small enough to fit into the program’s data types. Since there was no exception handling in the Ada code for this alignment function, the operand error bubbled up and the SRI component entered a failed state and returned a diagnostic value, intended for debugging purposes only.
The backup SRI, identical in hardware and software to the active SRI, could not be activated because it had failed for the same reason.
At T + 38 seconds, the On-Board Computer that executed the flight program then commanded course corrections as a result of the incorrect SRI data, and the rocket’s nozzles were deflected changing the flight path at an extreme angle.
At T + 39 seconds, high aerodynamic forces led to separation of the boosters from the main stage and triggered the self-destruct subsystem.
Ariane 5 Flight 501 @ T+ 39 seconds
The inquiry board further analyzed the SRI software and overall A5 program and arrived at several conclusions:
The SRI alignment function was used to perform ground-based alignment of the inertial platform prior to lift-off (around T-3 seconds) and once the rocket took off the alignment function would not serve a purpose. It was left running in the A5 for the first 50 seconds as a “special feature” in case the system needed to be restarted in the event of a brief pause in the countdown before lift off; such resets could take hours in the A4 and this would speed up the process.
The SRI code had been analyzed for exceptions by the A4 team, and seven variables were deemed at risk of operand error. Since a maximum SRI CPU utilization target of 80% had been set for the A4, only four variables were protected and three were left unprotected, including the BH variable. The original reason given for this decision was that “they were physically limited or there was a large margin of safety.” However, the CPU constraint only applied to the A4 — not the A5, and the SRI code was never re-analyzed by the A5 team using realistic A5 input data.
The operand error in the SRI was not sufficient for system failure. The specification and design of the SRI exception handling mechanism also contributed to the failure. In the event of any exception, the system specification stated the failure should be indicated on the data bus, the failure context should stored in an EEPROM memory, and finally the SRI processor should be shut down. The reason behind this acute action was the engineering culture within the Ariane program focused on hardware failure instead of software failures since the former occurred more often than the latter. A rational approach to handling random hardware failures is to shutdown active systems and switch to the backup. However, a better approach in this software fault scenario would have been to provide best-effort estimates of the required altitude, position, and velocity. The inquiry board wrote that “software should be assumed faulty until applying the currently accepted best practice methods can demonstrate that it is correct.”
While there was some unit testing and integration testing with A4 data, neither end-to-end, integration testing with hardware and software nor test simulations with realistic data from the A5 trajectory data were ever performed. Post-501 flight simulations running the SRI software in the context of actual 501 trajectory data reproduced the chain of events leading to the SRI failure.
The inquiry board made a number of recommendations, and they can be generalized into lessons learned from this case study that are useful to IT professionals.
Don’t run code or systems that you don’t need (R1). The SRI alignment function should have been switched off after lift-off. This Devops mistake is avoidable, easy to correct, and happens too often (think Knight Capital).
Quality Assurance matters (R2, R10, R11). If you don’t test the system end-to-end with high coverage of realistic positive and negative scenarios, then your product and project expectations are dreams — not empirically grounded hypotheses.
The smallest code Quality details matter whether its Ada, C, JavaScript, SQL, or Python (R4). An arithmetic conversion error caused the loss of a multi-million dollar spacecraft and set back a multi-billion dollar program for several years. In our own projects and systems, we must see the forest and the trees.
The system Complexity matters. One should carefully consider what components are critical, understand their fault surfaces, and avoid single points of failure (R6, R8, R13). Reusing someone else’s software artifacts just because it worked for them is not sufficient for your success. We need to examine the software’s assertions (think design by contract), inspect its tests, question assumptions, and think through dependencies. As an aside, one good example of quality transparency is APC; when you purchase a power supply unit it comes with the the unit test output from the factory.
Culture matters and can sometimes eat strategy for breakfast as well as your technology project (R14). Besides a design bias to mitigating failure through shutdown and backup failover, there were QA shortcuts taken, aggressive borrowing of A4 code, and there was no single point of accountability on the A5 team. The ESA held no one responsible for the failure — a classic tragedy of the commons.
The failure of the 501 highlighted risks with complex, costly computing systems to the general public, politicians, and business executives. It resulted in increased support for research on ensuring reliability of safety-critical systems. Automated analysis of the Ariane code written in Ada was one of the first examples of large scale static code analysis.
Afterwards, four replacement Cluster satellites were built and launched in pairs aboard Soyuz-U/Fregat rockets in 2000. The Ariane 5 program resumed, had dozens of successful launches and hundreds of satellite deployments, and is still active. The successor vehicle, the Ariane 6, is under development and there are plans to enter it into service in the 2020's.
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kottke.orgtag:kottke.org,2009-08-11:051182018-06-05T20:48:15ZJason Kottke's weblog, home of fine hypertext productsMovable Type 4.2Ten guidelines for nurturing a thriving democracy by Bertrand Russelltag:kottke.org,2018://5.322622018-06-05T20:48:15Z2018-06-05T20:48:15ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
In December 1951, British philosopher Bertrand Russell wrote a piece for the NY Times Magazine titled The Best Answer to Fanaticism — Liberalism with a subhead that says “Its calm search for truth, viewed as dangerous in many places, remains the hope of humanity.” At the end of the article, he offers a list of ten commandments for living in the spirit of liberalism:
1. Do not feel absolutely certain of anything.
2. Do not think it worthwhile to produce belief by concealing evidence, for the evidence is sure to come to light.
3. Never try to discourage thinking, for you are sure to succeed.
4. When you meet with opposition, even if it should be from your husband or your children, endeavor to overcome it by argument and not by authority, for a victory dependent upon authority is unreal and illusory.
5. Have no respect for the authority of others, for there are always contrary authorities to be found.
6. Do not use power to suppress opinions you think pernicious, for if you do the opinions will suppress you.
7. Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.
8. Find more pleasure in intelligent dissent than in passive agreement, for, if you value intelligence as you should, the former implies a deeper agreement than the latter.
9. Be scrupulously truthful, even when truth is inconvenient, for it is more inconvenient when you try to conceal it.
10. Do not feel envious of the happiness of those who live in a fool’s paradise, for only a fool will think that it is happiness.
Over the past few years, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to keep an open mind about many issues, particularly on those related to politics. Remaining curious and generous about new & different ideas, especially in public, is perhaps more challenging than it was in Russell’s time. We are bombarded on all sides by propaganda, conspiracy theories, and broadly discredited theories from the past pushed upon us by entertainment news outlets and social media algorithms — we’re under a constant denial-of-service attack on our ability to think and reason.
We can’t reasonably be expected to give serious consideration to ideas like “the Holocaust didn’t happen”, “the Earth is flat”, “the Newtown massacre was faked”, “let’s try slavery again”, “vaccines cause autism”, and “anthropogenic climate change is a myth” — the evidence just doesn’t support any of it — but playing constant defense against all this crap makes it difficult to have good & important discussions with those we might disagree with about things like education, the role of national borders in a extremely mobile world, how to address our changing climate, systemic racism & discrimination, gun violence, healthcare, and dozens of other important issues. Perhaps with Russell’s guidelines in mind, we can make some progress on that front.
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Mythically massive and powerful wavestag:kottke.org,2018://5.322592018-06-05T18:33:54Z2018-06-05T18:33:54ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
Are you a mountains or a beach person? I prefer the beach — the ocean in particular, even though it scares the hell out of me sometimes. Photographer Rachael Talibart captures the power of the sea with her photos of waves kicked up by storms. She spoke with Wired about the project and her healthy respect for the ocean.
Talibart still can’t help thinking of sea creatures when she looks at the photographs. Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, she titled the series Sirens and gave each image the name of a mythological god or goddess. And although she avoids boats these days — she still gets seasick — Talibart credits her childhood sailing adventures with her ocean obsession.
“A part of me is still half-afraid of the sea,” she admits. “There’s a fascination and a love for it, but there’s also fear.”
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An AI learned to see in the darktag:kottke.org,2018://5.322532018-06-05T16:29:39Z2018-06-05T16:29:39ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
Cameras that can take usable photos in low light conditions are very useful but very expensive. A new paper presented at this year’s IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition shows that training an AI to do image processing on low-light photos taken with a normal camera can yield amazing results. Here’s an image taken with a Sony a7S II, a really good low-light camera, and then corrected in the traditional way:
The colors are off and there’s a ton of noise. Here’s the same image, corrected by the AI program:
Pretty good, right? The effective ISO on these images has to be 1,000,000 or more. A short video shows more of their results:
It would be great to see technology like this in smartphones in a year or two.
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A supercut of unintentional ASMR moments from movies and TV showstag:kottke.org,2018://5.322562018-06-05T14:34:00Z2018-06-05T14:34:00ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
For these two videos, FunWithGuru collected scenes from movies & TV that can trigger ASMR. He featured movies like Phantom Thread (rustling cloth) and Amelie (whispering) as well as well as calmer moments from more unlikely fare like Inglourious Basterds, Edward Scissorhands, and The Office. The clips show ASMR staples like calm talking, people quietly performing tasks, whispering, hair brushing, pouring water, and rustling paper.
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The problem with action scenes in DC moviestag:kottke.org,2018://5.322492018-06-05T12:03:57Z2018-06-05T12:03:57ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
In his latest video, Evan Puschak compares the action scenes from Marvel and DC superhero movies and shows how DC comes up short. Some don’t appreciate all of the humor packed into Marvel’s films, but the DC movies take themselves WAY too seriously. And don’t even get me started on Zack Snyder — outside of 300, his take on action is not good. It’s not a coincidence that Snyder didn’t direct Wonder Woman, the best of the DCEU films in terms of action (and everything else).
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A short dance performance, collaboratively illustrated by hundredstag:kottke.org,2018://5.322282018-06-04T21:34:18Z2018-06-04T21:34:18ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
Over 300 different people drew/illustrated moments from a real-life dance performance, which Kristen Lauth Shaeffer then assembled into one cool animated performance. This strongly reminds me of Oliver Laric’s clip-art animation.
Travel the world through common points of interest, from strange skeletons (Trunyan Tree cemetery in Indonesia leads you to India’s Skeleton Lake, for example) to wild waterfalls (while in Peru visit the Gocta Waterfall — and then move on to Antarctica’s Blood Falls) to ice caves to bioluminescence.
The book comes out in September but you can preorder it here. The first Atlas Obscura book was my son’s favorite for several months…he must have read it 8 times cover-to-cover. (via @kathrynyu)
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Super freaky recently declassified NSA security posterstag:kottke.org,2018://5.322462018-06-04T15:10:09Z2018-06-04T15:10:09ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
These posters designed by the NSA emphasizing the importance of security and secrecy to their employees are amazing. Declassified in mid-April 2018, most of the posters were produced in the 50s, 60s, and 70s and look as though they were cooked up by Salvador Dali or the Dadaists. Or even Mad Magazine. I mean:
What fantastic design artifacts of that era. Many of them appear to be remixes/riffs of contemporary ad campaigns and messaging…you could easily imagine a security-themed distracted boyfriend or American Chopper poster hanging in today’s NSA offices.
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Willpower, wealth, and the marshmallow testtag:kottke.org,2018://5.322442018-06-04T13:39:42Z2018-06-04T13:39:42ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
The marshmallow test is a famous psychological experiment designed by Walter Mischel in the 1960s. Kids were given a single marshmallow but told they could have another if they refrained from eating the first one for 15 minutes. The results seemed to indicate a much greater degree of self-control amongst those children who were able to delay gratification, which led to better outcomes in their lives. From a New Yorker article about Mischel:
Once Mischel began analyzing the results, he noticed that low delayers, the children who rang the bell quickly, seemed more likely to have behavioral problems, both in school and at home. They got lower S.A.T. scores. They struggled in stressful situations, often had trouble paying attention, and found it difficult to maintain friendships. The child who could wait fifteen minutes had an S.A.T. score that was, on average, two hundred and ten points higher than that of the kid who could wait only thirty seconds.
Ultimately, the new study finds limited support for the idea that being able to delay gratification leads to better outcomes. Instead, it suggests that the capacity to hold out for a second marshmallow is shaped in large part by a child’s social and economic background — and, in turn, that that background, not the ability to delay gratification, is what’s behind kids’ long-term success.
If you’re poor, you might look at the promise of future food somewhat dubiously…and not because of a lack of self-control:
The failed replication of the marshmallow test does more than just debunk the earlier notion; it suggests other possible explanations for why poorer kids would be less motivated to wait for that second marshmallow. For them, daily life holds fewer guarantees: There might be food in the pantry today, but there might not be tomorrow, so there is a risk that comes with waiting. And even if their parents promise to buy more of a certain food, sometimes that promise gets broken out of financial necessity.
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The end of the culture of the telephonetag:kottke.org,2018://5.322402018-06-01T18:30:00Z2018-06-01T18:30:00ZTim Carmodyhttp://snarkmarket.com/This is an excerpt from this week’s edition of Noticing, Kottke.org’s newsletter.
Alexis Madrigal wrote movingly about the death of 20th century telephone culture in “Why No One Answers Their Phone Anymore.” A combination of more media options, a glut of robo-calls, and the transformation of the telephone technology itself, with caller IDs, individual rather than household numbers, and mutable ringtones have changed not just a communication medium, but a way of life. And it’s part of a pattern of shifting media use from real-time to my-time. (When this first emerged, I used to call it TiVo Time.)
I wonder though, whether telephone culture has died or it’s metastasized. Madrigal writes: “When you called someone, if the person was there, they would pick up, they would say hello. If someone called you, if you were there, you would pick up, you would say hello. That was just how phones worked. The expectation of pickup was what made phones a synchronous medium.”
Avital Ronell, a wonky writer/philosopher I read a lot back in my grad school days, writes in The Telephone Book (1989) about the always-on nature of the telephone as a key element of its mode of being. “Respond as you would to the telephone, for the call of the telephone is incessant and unremitting. When you hang up, it does not disappear but goes into remission…. There is no off switch to the technological.”
This is now basically our state all the time! Not exclusively on the telephone, but on at least one of the electrical vibrations of telecommunications, everywhere we go, every minute of every day.
So it’s almost as if we’re now always on the telephone. A ring is like a call waiting notification that we can acknowledge or ignore. And most of the time, now, many of us ignore it. But only on the rarest occasions do we ignore the entire electronic hum. That’s where most of us live now.
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The last survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riotstag:kottke.org,2018://5.322392018-06-01T18:00:00Z2018-06-01T18:00:00ZTim Carmodyhttp://snarkmarket.com/
The history of the United States is a history of racial plunder, specifically whites plundering the property of nonwhites. It’s extremely difficult to build wealth across generations when gangs can burn down your farm or shoot up your banks without repercussions.
This is why the 1921 Tulsa Riots are so essential to American history, because it might be the starkest event of extralegal white plunder apart from the Trail of Tears. NPR managed to interview Olivia Hooker, who was six years old at the time of the riots. She is probably the last surviving witness.
In less than 24 hours, the white mobs destroyed more than 1,000 homes and businesses. They set fire to schools, churches, libraries, and movie theaters, leveling entire city blocks.
“My father’s store was destroyed,” Hooker says. “There was nothing left but one big safe. It was so big they couldn’t carry it away, so they had to leave it — in the middle of the rubble.”
“Fires had been started by the white invaders soon after 1 o’clock and other fires were set from time to time. By 8 o’clock practically the entire thirty blocks of homes in the negro quarters were in flames and few buildings escaped destruction. Negroes caught in their burning homes were in many instances shot down as they attempted to escape.”
— The New York Times, June 2, 1921
Reports varied wildly. Initial estimates put the death toll somewhere between 36 and 85. One report, released by Maurice Willows who directed the American Red Cross relief efforts, estimated that as many as 300 people were killed. Today, the Tulsa Race Riot is considered one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history.
Hooker went on to get a doctorate in psychology and founded the Tulsa Race Riot Commission in 1997 to make a case for reparations. She’s now 103 years old.
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How to make grilled cheesetag:kottke.org,2018://5.322382018-06-01T17:35:00Z2018-06-01T17:35:00ZTim Carmodyhttp://snarkmarket.com/
Thinly spread one side of each bread slice with butter. Spread the other side of each slice with mayonnaise and place the bread, mayonnaise-side-down, in the pan. Divide the cheese evenly on top of the buttered slices. Adjust the heat so the bread sizzles gently.
When the cheese is about halfway melted, use a spatula to flip one slice over on top of the other, and press lightly to melt. Keep turning the sandwich, pressing gently, until the sandwich is compact, both sides are crusty, and the cheese is melted.
It’s structured like a Reddit AMA, so you have to read through the comments to get to the good bits, and the accumulative effect is bigger than any one punchline. A sample:
I got fired from my Pepsi job because one of my coworkers stuck a sign on my back that said “PROUD MURDERER OF JONBENET RAMSEY,” and the regional supervisor who was visiting that day took it at face value. I did not discover the sign until the following week, when I wore the same shirt again to a custody hearing and the judge cited it as justification for denying me visitation rights. Unfortunately, the sign on my back was perceived as a murder confession, and the company apparently reserves the right to withhold severance if termination comes as a result of criminal activity. So no severance for ol’ Ronald.
Sadly, the day I got fired was also the day of my 30th anniversary at Pepsi, and when my boss called me into his office I thought he was going to honor me. That was not the case.
Ronald also tries to get a dog to cheer himself up (he loses his beloved family dog in the divorce), but turns out to be allergic to it; the shelter refuses to take the dog back because “it they said ‘smelled too much like me.’” He chats up workers at the cellular phone stall so he can have human contact and reminisce about having a family plan. If this kind of black humor does anything for you, trust me, you should check this out.
As Matt Novak tweeted, “I’d just like to say that Nick Denton would be very proud if he had lived to see Kinja used like this. Clickhole is amazing. RIP Nick Denton.”
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Through a Different Lens, a book of Stanley Kubrick’s photographytag:kottke.org,2018://5.322322018-06-01T14:11:51Z2018-06-01T14:11:51ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
There is much to admire in how Stanley Kubrick’s movies are constructed, but the director’s keen compositional eye is perhaps the most noticeable. Before becoming a filmmaker, Kubrick honed his observational skills as a photographer in NYC. Look magazine hired him when he was just 17 years old to fill the pages of the publication with photos of life in the city. A new book, Stanley Kubrick Photographs: Through a Different Lens, celebrates Kubrick’s photography, showcasing how that youthful talent would eventually translate into a great filmmaking career.
Through a Different Lens reveals the keen and evocative vision of a burgeoning creative genius in a range of feature stories and images, from everyday folk at the laundromat to a day in the life of a debutant, from a trip to the circus to Columbia University. Featuring around 300 images, many previously unseen, as well as rare Look magazine tear sheets, this release coincides with a major show at the Museum of the City of New York and includes an introduction by noted photography critic Luc Sante.
One of the recurrent topics here at the ol’ dot org is paying our respects to people who are mind-bendingly good at what they do. Case in point: watch this woman turn a magic scarf into about 100 different pieces of clothing in about 90 seconds. Reader, I audibly gasped at ~0:25 when she turned a scarf into a dress in the blink of an eye.
This extraordinary garment has been compared to a Thneed, a fictional garment from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax:
I’m being quite useful. This thing is a Thneed.
A Thneed’s a Fine-Something-That-All-People-Need!
It’s a shirt. It’s a sock. It’s a glove. It’s a hat.
But it has OTHER uses. Yes, far beyond that.
You can use it for carpets. For pillows! For sheets!
Or curtains! Or covers for bicycle seats!”
For his projects Exodus and Timeout, Marcus Lyon takes overhead photographs and edits them into fantastical scenes that nonetheless seem plausible. LAX isn’t that large, no waterpark in Houston has that many pools, and Dubai’s roads do not have 70+ lanes, but you kinda have to look at satellite imagery on Google Maps to verify the fabrications.
The classic cuckoo clock is a symbol for prosperity in the middle class and is considered a kind of luxury for the home. The updated version, a prefabricated panel construction (“plattenbau”), reveals today’s urban and social life in residential blocks.
The standard definition (determined by who, Right Said Fred?) of a one-hit wonder is a band who has cracked the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 only once. What, you had a late-career single make 41? Sorry, thanks for playing, but charting 41 isn’t the same as 40, right? Um, no … maybe? It gets no easier when you have to wade through dozens of other Billboard charts that count for everything except, apparently, determining a one-hit wonder. And what about all those charts in other countries — yeah, we ignored them. Great, this list is making us xenophobic now.
But that’s getting pretty damn technical, and we’re not numbers people here. Because, technically, Beck is a one-hit wonder. As are the Grateful Dead and even Radiohead if they hadn’t snuck in at 37 with “Nude” back in 2008. Very lucky, Mr. Yorke. Can you imagine if you scrolled through a list of the 100 Best One-Hit Wonder Songs and found Beck sitting at the top spot? You’d collectively crash our site’s server in a contest to see which commenter could say the cruelest thing about our music knowledge, mothers, and cats.
“Technically, Beck is a one-hit wonder.” Also, I feel that Sir Mix-a-Lot should have made the list.
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The Americans is over, The Americans was great.tag:kottke.org,2018://5.322192018-05-31T14:27:03Z2018-05-31T14:27:03ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
Given the recent Netflix-driven Cambrian explosion in television shows, there is no Best Show On TV™ anymore. But over the past few years, even with so many other excellent shows to choose from, The Americans had a legitimate claim to that title. In his review of last night’s final show (spoilers ahoy!), Alan Sepinwall nails what made the show so compelling to me:
Priority-wise, The Americans has always been a show about marriage that used the spycraft to heighten the stakes, rather than an espionage drama that used the family material to make Philip and Elizabeth more relatable. Its chief interest was in the compromises necessary to make any long-term relationship work, about the disagreements every pair of spouses will have about career and parenting and everything else. The assassinations, honeypots, and Stan’s investigations provided narrative propulsion and suspense, and Soviet ideology was at the heart of every choice Elizabeth made, particularly when it came to Paige, but all of that was thematically secondary to husband/wife and parent/child issues.
As I noted in my recent media diet post, their final season has been very strong, and the series finale held true to the show’s focus on family in an unexpectedly quiet and powerful way.
Could the series have ended with some combination of Jenningses killed or behind bars for life? Certainly, and it wouldn’t have rang false if it had happened. But the fact that the finale’s tragedies are all small-scale and family-related — Elizabeth and Philip abandon one child and are abandoned by the other, Stan learns that his best friend has been betraying him for years, and that his wife may be betraying him in the same way — feels in keeping with all that we’ve seen before.
I loved the finale — Stan’s devastation in particular ruined me…I’m going to be thinking about that for a long while — and Sepinwall’s recap is typically great. He also interviewed the show’s creators about the episode, who maddeningly (but correctly, I grudgingly have to admit) won’t spill the beans on what happens to any of the characters after the events of the show. Other recaps: NY Times, Vulture, AV Club.
If you want to catch up, all six seasons of The Americans are available on Amazon (1-5 are Prime, 6 isn’t yet).
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Hundreds of amazing 1980s tech company logostag:kottke.org,2018://5.322122018-05-30T20:50:02Z2018-05-30T20:50:02ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
Marcin Wichary turned more than 1400 of these logos into a screensaver “for your random viewing pleasure”.
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A visual history of lighttag:kottke.org,2018://5.322102018-05-30T18:33:03Z2018-05-30T18:33:03ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
3,000 BCE: The “rushlight” candle is invented in Ancient Egypt. It is made of a pithy stalk of rush soaked in animal fat.
1500 BCE: Babylonian/Assyrian lamps are created from olive or sesame oil. They had a linen wick and were fashioned from stone, terracotta, metal, or shells.
100 CE: The Romans create the tallow candle, which has a small wick with a thick, hand-formed layer of tallow.
One of the more interesting inventions along the way was the moonlight tower. In the early days of electric lights, mimicking the bright light of the Moon was one of the ways that towns chose to light their streets.
Humans, too, found the high-slung orbs to be as disorienting as they were ethereal. As tall as the towers were, they still left shadows in their wake — shadows tinged with sharp blue light, Freeberg notes, which left pedestrians “dazed and puzzled.” Foggy evenings, combined with the air pollution of a newly industrialized America, could thrust all of Detroit into effective darkness — meaning, Freeberg writes, that “Detroiters could only speculate about the lovely sight that their lights must be creating as they shone down on the blanket of mist and soot that smothered the city.” Even during occasions when the fog broke enough to allow some light to penetrate to the streets below, “many found themselves groping along sidewalks in an eerie gloom.”
In the end, the many costs of the artificial moonlight outweighed its beauty and poetry. The structures meant to inspire awe among outsiders ended up inspiring, ultimately, something more akin to pity. (“It appears to me,” one frank observer put it, “that you are taking a very expensive way of getting a minimum benefit from the electric lights.”)
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The top 100 stories that changed the worldtag:kottke.org,2018://5.322092018-05-30T16:18:15Z2018-05-30T16:18:15ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
BBC Culture recently polled authors, journalists, and other literary types from 35 different countries and asked them “to nominate up to five fictional stories they felt had shaped mindsets or influenced history”. From the responses, they compiled a list of 100 stories that shaped the world. Here’s the top 5:
The Harry Potter series, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and Jane Eyre are also included in the top 20. Oddly, the Hebrew Bible, Christian Bible, Koran, and other religious texts are nowhere to be found on the list. A story like the four gospels of the New Testament has surely changed the world much more than all of the other titles on the list combined. (via fave5)
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The ABCs in motiontag:kottke.org,2018://5.322082018-05-30T14:16:38Z2018-05-30T14:16:38ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
For this year’s 36 Days of Type project, Ben Huynh submitted this 3D animation of the alphabet from A to Z. You can see animations of the individual letters on Huynh’s Instagram. (via colossal)
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An explainer video from 1923 about Einstein’s theory of relativitytag:kottke.org,2018://5.322112018-05-29T21:13:29Z2018-05-29T21:13:29ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
In 1923, Inkwell Studios1 released a 20-minute animated explanation of Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, perhaps one of the very first scientific explainer videos ever made. Films were still silent in those days and the public’s scientific understanding limited (the discovery of Pluto was 7 years in the future, and penicillin 5 years) so the film is almost excruciatingly slow by today’s standards, but if you squint hard enough, you can see the great-grandparent to YouTube channels like Kurzgesagt, Nerdwriter, TED Ed, minutephysics, and the 119,000+ videos on YouTube returned for a “einstein relativity explained” search. (via open culture)
Inkwell later became Fleischer Studios, which made cartoons like Betty Boop, Popeye, and the first animated Superman series. They also introduced the bouncing ball as a technique for singing along to on-screen lyrics.↩
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A brief history of fingerprintstag:kottke.org,2018://5.322152018-05-29T19:00:09Z2018-05-29T19:00:09ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
It is true that every print is unique to every finger, even for identical twins, who share the same genetic code. Fingerprints are formed by friction from touching the walls of our mother’s womb. Sometimes they are called “chanced impressions.” By Week 19, about four months before we are issued into the world, they are set.
WHAT?! Is this true? A cursory search shows this might indeed be the case, although it looks as though there’s not established scientific consensus around the process.
Also, Picasso was fingerprinted as a suspect in the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre:
When French authorities interrogated Pablo Picasso, in 1911, at the Palais de Justice about the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre that August, he was clad in his favorite red-and-white polka-dot shirt. Picasso cried. He begged forgiveness. He was in possession of two statuettes filched from the museum, but he hadn’t taken her.
“In possession of”? Turns out a pal of Picasso’s lifted the statuettes from the museum, which was notoriously easy to steal from, and sold them to the artist, who knew exactly what he was buying.
True to Pieret’s testimony, Picasso kept two stolen Iberian statues buried in a cupboard in his Paris apartment. Despite the artist’s later protestations of ignorance there could be no mistaking their origins. The bottom of each was stamped in bold: PROPERTY OF THE MUSÉE DU LOUVRE.
Unfortunately, many people today seem to take great licence with the right to believe, flouting their responsibility. The wilful ignorance and false knowledge that are commonly defended by the assertion ‘I have a right to my belief’ do not meet James’s requirements. Consider those who believe that the lunar landings or the Sandy Hook school shooting were unreal, government-created dramas; that Barack Obama is Muslim; that the Earth is flat; or that climate change is a hoax. In such cases, the right to believe is proclaimed as a negative right; that is, its intent is to foreclose dialogue, to deflect all challenges; to enjoin others from interfering with one’s belief-commitment. The mind is closed, not open for learning. They might be ‘true believers’, but they are not believers in the truth.
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Sculptures made from scrapstag:kottke.org,2018://5.322072018-05-29T14:39:11Z2018-05-29T14:39:11ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
Artist Lydia Ricci collects scraps (of paper, cardboard, etc.) and sculpts them into everyday objects.
In a rare interview, Italian author Elena Ferrante observes that between corruption, poverty, violence, fear, and the deterioration of democracy, “today it seems to me that the whole world is Naples and that Naples has the merit of having always presented itself without a mask.” The world of Ferrante’s novels is the world in which we’ve all been living; the rest of us are just catching up to what Neapolitans have known all along.
It seems you could make a similar case for The Onion in the time of Trump: the world was already absurd and buffoonish, and now it’s taken off its mask. It does make telling jokes a touch more tricky. Editor-in-chief Chad Nackers explains the site’s approach, admitting that the writers’ job would probably be easier if Hillary Clinton had been elected.
What strikes me is how much he attributes to the site’s changes over the years isn’t to the administration, but to the atmosphere, which has changed since the days of Bill Clinton (and not just because of who’s been elected since).
When I started, there weren’t really too many humor sites. There definitely weren’t any humor news sites. A lot of times, nobody else was going to get their comment out as fast as we were going to get it out, by virtue of us having a website. Now it almost seems like on Twitter there are people who are professional comedians who are online all day. A story breaks and they’re making jokes about it.
Andy Baio recently posted a link that shows you your Twitter timeline as it would have looked ten years ago if you followed all the same people that you do today. For me, at least, it’s amazing how different the tone is — even in the middle of an historic election, in the early stages of an enormous economic meltdown, there’s a lot less politics, a lot less sniping, and a lot more diaristic writing. It’s not necessarily better; it’s just very different. And all of those things were happening then — it’s just that Twitter wasn’t understood as the venue where every stance was to be articulated, every statement was to be critiqued, and every line was to be drawn. There were fewer people around, it was a lot more homogenous, and far fewer people were paying attention.
I wonder often how future historians will think about this time (you know, with the usual grisly caveat that people survive to do history in the future): how much of today’s ugliness, violence, and corruption they will think of as an aberration of one man, or one family, one political party, one social media network, one television network, etc.
Or will they see it as an interlocking, self-contradictory system, all of which had a history, and all of whose parts shaped and enabled what happened — hopefully, good and bad things. I mean, even the people who’ve argued that the coup has already happened can’t agree on whether it began with the election, with Congress, or some time long before.
Maybe the future historians will be better at disentangling these things than we are. Or maybe we’re just all hopelessly tangled.
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In defense of boredomtag:kottke.org,2018://5.322012018-05-25T17:30:00Z2018-05-25T17:30:00ZTim Carmodyhttp://snarkmarket.com/
Monica Heisey was recently stuck on an airplane without much to do. Luckily, she made an essay out of it. “Being Bored Is Fun and Good, Sorry” is (surprisingly?) crackling with energy and insight.
In 2018, it is easy and common to be tired, depressed, burnt out, dulled, vibrating with mundane panic, desperate for the sweet release of death, etc. But to be peacefully understimulated with no relief in sight is almost impossible. The average person’s life is full of little tasks to complete, group chats to respond “haha, yeah” to, emails to circle back on, and people you went to high school with to determinedly ignore on the bus. The entire world is one giant beeping alert to things we should do or can do or will do in the future, things we are doing at that moment but could be doing faster. It’s more or less impossible to be bored. Bored means there are not thousands of to-do’s to accomplish. Bored means it doesn’t matter that there’s not. Bored means you are free. In a time of endless, empty stimuli, it is a thrill to be understimulated.
That said, I feel like there’s something of a bait-and-switch here. There’s boredom, which for me is defined by the frustration at having nothing appealing to do, and then there’s a lack of busyness or stimulation, which offers the possibility of a zen-like moment that transcends that frustration. We might call them both boredom, but they’re really not the same thing. But this is splitting hairs. The point is, opportunities for boredom can also be opportunities to be something better than busy, if you approach them the right way.
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Mosaicism, or DNA differences from cell to cell (not just person to person)tag:kottke.org,2018://5.322002018-05-25T17:15:30Z2018-05-25T17:15:30ZTim Carmodyhttp://snarkmarket.com/
Science writer Carl Zimmer has a new book on genetics and heredity called She Has Her Mother’s Laugh. The New York Times published an excerpt this week focusing on mosaicism — an unexpected but surprisingly common condition where different cells in the same organism display different DNA (sometimes strikingly, fatally different).
Dr. Walsh and his colleagues have discovered intricate mosaics in the brains of healthy people. In one study, they plucked neurons from the brain of a 17-year-old boy who had died in a car accident. They sequenced the DNA in each neuron and compared it to the DNA in cells from the boy’s liver, heart and lungs.
Every neuron, the researchers found, had hundreds of mutations not found in the other organs. But many of the mutations were shared only by some of the other neurons.
It occurred to Dr. Walsh that he could use the mutations to reconstruct the cell lineages — to learn how they had originated. The researchers used the patterns to draw a sort of genealogy, linking each neuron first to its close cousins and then its more distant relatives.
When they had finished, the scientists found that the cells belonged to five main lineages. The cells in each lineage all inherited the same distinctive mosaic signature.
Even stranger, the scientists found cells in the boy’s heart with the same signature of mutations found in some brain neurons. Other lineages included cells from other organs.
I’ve always been drawn to the idea that each of us are many people, an assembly of mismatched parts, manifesting themselves in different times and contexts. It’s striking to see that reflected, albeit in a refracted way, in our array of possible genomes.
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The history of escapetag:kottke.org,2018://5.321982018-05-25T15:30:00Z2018-05-25T15:30:00ZTim Carmodyhttp://snarkmarket.com/
On the heels of Texas’s lieutenant governor blaming school shootings on “too many entrances and too many exits” in buildings, 99% Invisible producer Avery Trufelman linked to this episode on the architectural history of egress, or orderly escape from a building in the case of a fire or some other emergency.
In the 19th century, most fire escapes were simple ropes:
One engineer actually thought that, instead of dispatching the ropes from indoors, archers could shoot the ropes up to the higher floors.
Another patent proposed individual parachute hats, with accompanying rubber shoes to break the fall.
There were also fire escape slides, which were marketed to schools as both emergency devices and playground equipment.
Even the iconic metal fire escapes attached to tenement buildings are a pretty poor form of egress; they’re not accessible, and since people generally don’t use them to enter or exit a building in normal circumstances, they don’t know how to locate or use them in a fire. Which is how we get to stairs behind a fire door, with clear, lit-up exits, as the main means of egress for tall buildings today. And nonresidential buildings like schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings have the strictest ratings and the most effective means of escape — which is a big part of why so few people die in fires in these buildings.
Who would have thought a little regulation and a modern, scientific approach could save so many lives?
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Intricate circuit board model sculpted from plasticine claytag:kottke.org,2018://5.321972018-05-25T14:45:00Z2018-05-25T14:45:00ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
The idea behind the cover was how the modified men of the future may make artwork out of ancient circuit boards, not quite understanding what they were for because of their crude appearance. For this I created a design with representations of computer chips and wires.
He then photographed the results for an album cover and other printed matter. (via colossal)
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My media diet for Spring 2018tag:kottke.org,2018://5.321922018-05-24T20:56:12Z2018-05-24T20:56:12ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
I’ve been keeping track of every media thing I “consume”, so here are quick reviews of some things I’ve read, seen, heard, and experienced in the past month or so. I went to Florida with my kids and we did the Harry Potter thing at Universal & visited the Space Coast. I stopped watching Mr. Robot s03 after two episodes. Still making my way through Star Trek: Voyager when I want something uncomplicated to watch in the evening. (Ignore the letter grades, they suck.)
The Americans. This season, the show’s last, has been fantastic. It’s idiotic to say The Americans is the best show on TV with like 50,000 shows on Netflix alone, but after five strong seasons and this finish, they’ve earned it. (A)
Am I There Yet? by Mari Andrew. I love Andrew’s Instagram feed but even so, her book surprised me with timeless and universal themes woven into her life story. (A-)
The Handmaid’s Tale. The first season of this show was great and season two picks up right where it left off. I binged the first six episodes of this across two nights and came away shellshocked. (A)
Wild Wild Country. Not sure why anyone followed the Bhagwan anywhere, but Sheela on the other hand… There were several interesting threads in this documentary that didn’t quite get pulled together in the final episode. (B+)
Downsizing. I wanted more from this about the implications of the evolution of humans into nano sapiens. Still, better than many critics & audiences suggested. (B)
Brain It On. I saw my daughter playing this physics puzzler on her iPad and basically grabbed it away from her and played for 24 straight hours. (A-)
Westworld. Watching this every week feels like a chore. Even though the safeties are off, everything that happens in the parks feels consequence-free. I don’t care about the robots. Should I? (C+)
Fantastic Mr. Fox. Stop-motion animation might be Anderson’s natural medium because he can shoot everything *exactly* like he wants. (A-)
Isle of Dogs. Loved this. The style of it made me want to design something amazing. I could have watched the sushi-making scene for like 15 more minutes. (A)
L’Express. A classic Montreal restaurant. Best steak frites I’ve had in a long while. (A-)
Babylon Berlin. Super stylish. The dance scene in the second episode is amazing. The best things about the show are the music and the world-building in the first few episodes. (B+)
Death of Stalin. I love that people still make films like this. Most of the audience I saw this with had no idea what to make of it or why a few people were laughing so hard at some parts. (B+)
Kennedy Space Center. The solar eclipse last summer awakened the space/astronomy nerd in me, so this visit was incredible. We saw a Space Shuttle, a Saturn V rocket, the VAB, and a whole mess of other great things. Thinking of going back for their Astronaut Training Experience. (A+)
Avengers: Infinity War. The ending of this left me stunned…it broke the fourth wall in a unique way. (B+)
A Quiet Place. This entire movie is a metaphor for trying to keep small children quiet on a long plane flight. (B)
Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet by Claire Evans. This book demonstrates that telling the story of technology, programming, and the internet mainly through the many women who helped build it all is just as plausible and truthful as telling the traditionally women-free tale we’ve typically been exposed to. (B+)
The Avengers. I’d forgotten where all the Infinity Stones came from, so I’ve gone back and watched this, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and the first Thor movie. Fascinating to see the changes in the filmmaking and pacing. If Infinity War had been made with the pace of Thor (directed by Kenneth Branagh!), it would have been 5 hours long. (B+)
Caliphate. Gripping and disturbing and very nearly a must-listen. But I keep showing up places shellshocked after listening to it in the car. (A)
AWB OneSky Reflector Telescope. When I looked through this for the first time at the Moon, my first thought was “WHOA”. My second was “I should have bought a more powerful telescope”. Luckily I can just buy more lenses for it… (A)
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The official “Cheaters Edition” of Monopolytag:kottke.org,2018://5.321912018-05-24T18:43:14Z2018-05-24T18:43:14ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
Hasbro has come out with an official “Cheaters Edition” of Monopoly (available at Amazon) where popular game cheats like stealing money from the bank, busting out of jail early, and taking a hotel from another player have been added to the gameplay. Fast Company has more on how the game came to be.
“We’ve had this data for years. 50% of all Monopoly players cheat,” says Randy Klimpert, Hasbro’s senior director of design and games development. This fact of life was always something of a running joke within the walls of Hasbro. It became the giggly fodder of proposed ad campaigns. Employees got a kick out of listening to the messages left on its holiday helpline, established in 2016, to help families settle disputes in their games and address accusations of creative cheating. “We were literally sitting around thinking, ‘what would really corrupt Monopoly?’ And someone said, ‘what if we cheated?’”
“Our senior marketer… you could see him mulling it,” Klimpert continues. “Monopoly… cheaters… Cheater Edition!” Hasbro instantly had the hook for a new game. But how do you make a game for cheaters that’s still sensical and fun?
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Global warming blanketstag:kottke.org,2018://5.321792018-05-24T15:43:14Z2018-05-24T15:43:14ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
Using simple graphic representations of annual temperatures (like this one posted by climate scientist Ed Hawkins), people are knitting and crocheting blankets that show just how warm the Earth has gotten over the past few decades. See Katie Stumpf’s blanket, for example.
According to climate scientist (and crocheter) Ellie Highwood, these blankets are a subset of “temperature blankets” made to represent, for example, daily temperatures over the course of a year in a particular location. The blanket she crocheted used NOAA data of global mean temperature anomalies for a 101-year period ending 2016.
I then devised a colour scale using 15 different colours each representing a 0.1 °C data bin. So everything between 0 and 0.099 was in one colour for example. Making a code for these colours, the time series can be rewritten as in the table below. It is up to the creator to then choose the colours to match this scale, and indeed which years to include. I was making a baby sized blanket so chose the last 100 years, 1916-2016.
If you read her post, she provides instructions for making your own global warming blanket.
P.S. You might think that with the Earth’s atmosphere getting warmer on average, these blankets would ironically be less necessary that they would have been 50 years ago. But climate change is also responsible for more extreme winter weather events — think global weirding in addition to global warming. So keep those blankets handy!
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The arrested development of the Arrested Development casttag:kottke.org,2018://5.321902018-05-24T13:30:54Z2018-05-24T13:30:54ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
Sopan Deb recently sat down with some of the cast of Arrested Development (Jeffrey Tambor, Tony Hale, Jason Bateman, Alia Shawkat, Jessica Walter, Will Arnett, and David Cross) for an interview about the show’s upcoming new season. Deb asked the group about the allegations against Tambor related to his work on Transparent, and Walter (who plays Lucille Bluth on the show) begins to cry as the men in the room, particularly Bateman, offer explanations for Tambor’s on-set verbal abuse of her.
BATEMAN: Again, not to belittle it or excuse it or anything, but in the entertainment industry it is incredibly common to have people who are, in quotes, “difficult.” And when you’re in a privileged position to hire people, or have an influence in who does get hired, you make phone calls. And you say, “Hey, so I’ve heard X about person Y, tell me about that.” And what you learn is context. And you learn about character and you learn about work habits, work ethics, and you start to understand. Because it’s a very amorphous process, this sort of [expletive] that we do, you know, making up fake life. It’s a weird thing, and it is a breeding ground for atypical behavior and certain people have certain processes.
SHAWKAT: But that doesn’t mean it’s acceptable. And the point is that things are changing, and people need to respect each other differently.
WALTER [THROUGH TEARS]: Let me just say one thing that I just realized in this conversation. I have to let go of being angry at him. He never crossed the line on our show, with any, you know, sexual whatever. Verbally, yes, he harassed me, but he did apologize. I have to let it go. [Turns to Tambor.] And I have to give you a chance to, you know, for us to be friends again.
TAMBOR: Absolutely.
WALTER: But it’s hard because honestly — Jason says this happens all the time. In like almost 60 years of working, I’ve never had anybody yell at me like that on a set. And it’s hard to deal with, but I’m over it now. I just let it go right here, for The New York Times.
Walter stated that Tambor apologized, but none of the men in the room said anything as simple as “that was inappropriate” or “that shouldn’t have happened to you”, even as they circle the wagons for Tambor. Although Batemanlaterapologizedon Twitter for mansplaining, it seems like they haven’t really been listening to their colleagues and peers over the past several months about what it might be like being a women on the set of one of these shows.
Ama is a short film that was written, directed, and performed by freediver Julie Gautier.
Ama is a silent film. It tells a story everyone can interpret in their own way, based on their own experience. There is no imposition, only suggestions.
I wanted to share my biggest pain in this life with this film. For this is not too crude, I covered it with grace. To make it not too heavy, I plunged it into the water.
I dedicate this film to all the women of the world.
This is really beautiful. Watch it all the way through…the end is not to be missed. (via swissmiss)
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Bill Gates’ reading recommendations for Summer 2018tag:kottke.org,2018://5.321842018-05-23T15:57:33Z2018-05-23T15:57:33ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
As he does every year, voracious reader Bill Gates has recommended five books worth reading this summer. Gates’ recommendations often have a Wizard bent and the video he produced for the list probably had a greater budget than the amount I’ve spent on running kottke.org over the past 5 years:
David created my favorite course of all time, Big History. It tells the story of the universe from the big bang to today’s complex societies, weaving together insights and evidence from various disciplines into a single narrative. If you haven’t taken Big History yet, Origin Story is a great introduction. If you have, it’s a great refresher. Either way, the book will leave you with a greater appreciation of humanity’s place in the universe.
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The Songs of the Years, 1925-2018tag:kottke.org,2018://5.321832018-05-23T14:09:25Z2018-05-23T14:09:25ZJason Kottkehttp://www.kottke.org
Back at the end of 2010, Ben Greenman created a playlist for the New Yorker’s holiday party that featured one song from each year of the magazine’s existence ordered chronologically.
At the party, the mix worked like a charm. Jazz and blues greeted the early arrivals, and as the party picked up, the mood became romantic (thanks to the big-band and vocal recordings of the late thirties and forties), energetic (thanks to early rock and roll like Fats Domino and Jackie Brenston in the early fifties), funky (James Brown in 1973, Stevie Wonder in 1974), and kitschy (the eighties), after which it erupted into a bright riot of contemporary pop and hip-hop (Rihanna! Kanye! M.I.A.! Lil Jon!).
After Greenman’s list was published, others created playlists from it on Rdio, YouTube, and Spotify. I listened to this playlist a lot on Rdio back then; it was the perfect way to time travel through the 20th and early 21st centuries in just a few hours.
I was reminded of the list yesterday after Laura Olin asked about favorite Spotify playlists and discovered that Tom Whitwell’s playlist was still around. He’d created it back in the early days of streaming music services, when Spotify was available only in Europe, so some of the songs had gone missing and others, like those by Michael Jackson & The Beatles, who didn’t allow their music on streaming services then. With Whitwell’s kind permission, I went in and tidied up the list, finding the proper song for every year but 1993 (“Return of the Crazy One,” by Digital Underground, which is available on YouTube…on the playlist it’s represented by “Doowutchyalike”).
Not content to have the list trapped in amber for eternity, I emailed Greenman to see if he had any thoughts on music from the intervening years. Although he’s no longer a staffer at the New Yorker, he generously sent me his selections for 2011-2018.1
2011: “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele
2012: “Call Me Maybe”by Carly Rae Jepsen
2013: “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk
2014: “Close Your Eyes (And Count to Fuck)” by Run the Jewels
2015: “WTF” by Missy Elliott
2016: “Hotline Bling” by Drake
2017: “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar
2018: “This is America” by Childish Gambino
You can listen to the full playlist embedded above or here on Spotify. Greenman shared some thoughts on updating the list:
The original list was occasioned by a party: the magazine’s 85th anniversary. Almost a decade has passed, and many things have changed. It feels like a less celebratory time, darker and less hopeful in some ways. But pop music persists. In extending the list from 2010 to the present, I tried to think about how those short bursts of sound still give us moments of joy, and how certain bursts attach themselves to certain moments in history.
I love this playlist and am so glad it’s back and updated. Big thanks to Ben and Tom for making this happen.
P.S. If you duplicate this playlist on Apple Music, Tidal, etc., send me a link. Or even better, if you’re inspired to create your own Songs of the Years playlist, send along those links too. I would love to hear alternate musical journeys through that era — e.g. playlists featuring only black artists or only women would be amazing.
Update: John Stokvis recreated the playlist on Apple Music. Apple had the correct Digital Underground song, but not De La Soul’s “Me, Myself & I”, so Stokvis subbed in “She Drives Me Crazy” from The Fine Young Cannibals. Here’s the Google Play playlist, courtesy of @neuroboy…looks like Google has every song.
I convinced him to put Drake in there, so if you’re not feeling “Hotline Bling” for 2016, you can blame me. (My rationale: Drake was it for those few years, so you have to have him on there somewhere. Besides, it’s tough to pick just one song from “Lemonade” and it’s not on Spotify anyway.)
Also, May is a bit early to choose a song for 2018, but “This is America” might hold up. If it doesn’t, maybe Greenman can revisit at the end of the year.↩
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Le MFC 1871, un club parisien « antifasciste » contre « le football moderne »Se voulant un « modèle alternatif », le Ménilmontant Football Club participe ce week-end à l’hommage à Clément Méric, mort il y a cinq ans, avant de disputer un match de Coupe de France.Thu, 31 May 2018 13:08:50 +0200https://www.lemonde.fr/tiny/5307564/
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A Bamako, une manifestation de l’opposition dispersée par les forces de l’ordreInitialement interdit par les autorités, le rassemblement a été dispersé par des tirs de gaz lacrymogène. Le bilan provisoire fait état de seize blessés.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 15:55:32 +0200https://www.lemonde.fr/tiny/5308716/
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La revanche des indépendantistes catalans sur Mariano RajoyLes députés indépendantistes ont voté pour la motion de défiance qui a provoqué la chute de l’ancien chef de gouvernement conservateur.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:02:05 +0200https://www.lemonde.fr/tiny/5308610/
https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2018/06/02/commerce-le-moment-de-verite-pour-l-europe_5308660_3232.html?xtor=RSS-3208
Bataille commerciale avec les Etats-Unis : le moment de vérité pour l’EuropeEditorial. L’agressivité commerciale américaine se révèle un test crucial pour mesurer la solidité de la solidarité européenne.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:58:34 +0200https://www.lemonde.fr/tiny/5308660/
https://www.lemonde.fr/logement/article/2018/06/02/l-assemblee-vote-une-baisse-drastique-des-logements-accessibles-aux-personnes-handicapees_5308721_1653445.html?xtor=RSS-3208
L’Assemblée vote une baisse drastique des logements accessibles aux personnes handicapéesLes députés ont voté, vendredi 1er juin, en faveur du passage de 100 % à 10 % de logements accessibles aux personnes handicapées dans la construction neuve.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 16:07:22 +0200https://www.lemonde.fr/tiny/5308721/
https://www.lemonde.fr/bande-dessinee/article/2018/06/01/la-bd-franco-belge-au-pays-des-comics_5307976_4420272.html?xtor=RSS-3208
La BD franco-belge au pays des comicsLa maison américaine Heritage Auctions organise pour la première fois une vente d’originaux européens.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:09:51 +0200https://www.lemonde.fr/tiny/5307976/
https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2018/06/01/laurence-brunet-il-faut-inventer-de-nouvelles-figures-de-parentalite_5307881_3232.html?xtor=RSS-3208
Bioéthique : « Il faut inventer de nouvelles figures de parentalité », par Laurence BrunetLe Comité consultatif national d’éthique remet au Parlement, lundi 4 juin, un rapport sur la bioéthique. Pour la juriste, les réticences françaises envers la gestation pour autrui viennent de la façon dont notre législation, s’inspirant du droit romain, définit le père et la mère.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 06:30:15 +0200https://www.lemonde.fr/tiny/5307881/
https://www.lemonde.fr/police-justice/article/2018/06/02/affaire-maelys-jour-d-obseques-en-isere_5308596_1653578.html?xtor=RSS-3208
Affaire Maëlys : jour d’obsèques en IsèreNeuf mois après sa disparition, et trois mois après que son corps a été retrouvé, la fillette est inhumée samedi, après une cérémonie publique.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 09:43:08 +0200https://www.lemonde.fr/tiny/5308596/
https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2018/06/02/les-lyceens-de-banlieue-et-les-embuches-de-parcoursup_5308639_3224.html?xtor=RSS-3208
Les lycéens de banlieue et les embûches de ParcoursupSelon leurs enseignants, les élèves des quartiers subissent une double peine. Le ministère réfute toute discrimination.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:32:25 +0200https://www.lemonde.fr/tiny/5308639/
https://www.lemonde.fr/entreprises/article/2018/06/01/une-panne-affecte-certains-paiements-par-carte-bancaire-visa-en-europe_5308441_1656994.html?xtor=RSS-3208
Une panne a affecté certains paiements par carte bancaire Visa en EuropeVisa a présenté samedi ses excuses à ses clients pour cette panne qui n’est pas liée « à une cyberattaque ou un accès non autorisé ».Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:29:20 +0200https://www.lemonde.fr/tiny/5308441/
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https://lobste.rs/
JWZ's snarky, but relevant take on Github
https://www.jwz.org/blog/2018/06/lol-github/
https://lobste.rs/s/243k9dstevelord@users.lobste.rsWed, 06 Jun 2018 02:51:24 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/243k9d/jwz_s_snarky_relevant_take_on_github
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practicesSpeeding up Zsh and Oh-My-Zsh
https://blog.jonlu.ca/posts/speeding-up-zsh
https://lobste.rs/s/neetd2JonLuca@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 23:45:21 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/neetd2/speeding_up_zsh_oh_my_zsh
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unixdevopsperformanceMailing lists vs Github
https://begriffs.com/posts/2018-06-05-mailing-list-vs-github.html
https://lobste.rs/s/a88fslbegriffs@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 03:40:35 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/a88fsl/mailing_lists_vs_github
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vcscultureThere is only one OS, and it’s been obsolete for decades
https://programmingmadecomplicated.wordpress.com/2017/08/12/there-is-only-one-os-and-its-been-obsolete-for-decades/
https://lobste.rs/s/uxygztdavmac@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 03:37:01 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/uxygzt/there_is_only_one_os_it_s_been_obsolete_for
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unixphilosophyYour own VPN with OpenIKED & OpenBSD
https://medium.com/@cmacrae/your-own-vpn-with-openiked-openbsd-13d7abd3d1d4
https://lobste.rs/s/bealzmcmacrae@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 10:29:11 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/bealzm/your_own_vpn_with_openiked_openbsd
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securityopenbsddevopsnetworkingFast.ai: Up to speed with the best of Deep Learning
https://www.zerotosingularity.com/blog/fast.ai-up-to-speed-with-the-best-of-deep-learning/
https://lobste.rs/s/zjyqyzzerotosingularity@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 23:34:28 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/zjyqyz/fast_ai_up_speed_with_best_deep_learning
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aiRC is moving
https://www.recurse.com/blog/134-rc-is-moving
https://lobste.rs/s/umqfbbrhonorv@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 16:03:02 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/umqfbb/rc_is_moving
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cultureZip Slip: Widespread Critical Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
https://snyk.io/research/zip-slip-vulnerability
https://lobste.rs/s/vdowdhlili2311@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 08:56:14 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/vdowdh/zip_slip_widespread_critical_arbitrary
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securitygit ssb - cel/git-ssb@master
https://git.scuttlebot.io/%25n92DiQh7ietE%2BR%2BX%2FI403LQoyf2DtR3WQfCkDKlheQU%3D.sha256
https://lobste.rs/s/yprzoqenkiv2@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 08:20:35 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/yprzoq/git_ssb_cel_git_ssb_master
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vcsdistributedMarkets are efficient if and only if P = NP
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1002.2284.pdf
https://lobste.rs/s/1lfvdxpushcx@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 16:16:31 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/1lfvdx/markets_are_efficient_if_only_if_p_np
<p>Abstract:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>I prove that if markets are weak-form efficient, meaning current prices fully reflect all information available in past prices, then P = NP, meaning every computational problem whose solution can be verified in polynomial time can also be solved in polynomial time. I also prove the converse by showing how we can “program” the market to solve NP-complete problems. Since P probably does not equal NP, markets are probably not efficient. Specifically, markets become increasingly inefficient as the time series lengthens or becomes more frequent. An illustration by way of partitioning the excess returns to momentum strategies based on data availability confirms this prediction.</p>
</blockquote>
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pdfmathfinanceGitPub: An extension to ActivityPub for web-based Git services federation
https://github.com/git-federation/gitpub
https://lobste.rs/s/d0pdorpizzaiolo@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 09:33:56 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/d0pdor/gitpub_extension_activitypub_for_web
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vcsdistributedPony 0.22.4 has been released
https://www.ponylang.org/blog/2018/06/0.22.4-released/
https://lobste.rs/s/ielm2ySeanTAllen@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 06:13:22 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/ielm2y/pony_0_22_4_has_been_released
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releaseAMPstinction
https://adactio.com/journal/13964
https://lobste.rs/s/oeeusdGeoffWozniak@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 22:04:23 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/oeeusd/ampstinction
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webBootstrapping Haskell: part 1
https://elephly.net/posts/2017-01-09-bootstrapping-haskell-part-1.html
https://lobste.rs/s/bukpqxpushcx@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 16:19:36 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/bukpqx/bootstrapping_haskell_part_1
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haskellcompilersRobot Pedantry, Human Empathy
https://mikemcquaid.com/2018/06/05/robot-pedantry-human-empathy/
https://lobste.rs/s/oot91lpushcx@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 17:52:21 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/oot91l/robot_pedantry_human_empathy
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practicesASCAP for Open Source Software
https://www.petekeen.net/asacp-for-open-source-software
https://lobste.rs/s/wbysfkmperham@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 13:20:42 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/wbysfk/ascap_for_open_source_software
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programmingHow a 20-year Old Mobile Technology Protocol is Revolutionising Africa (With Numbers)
https://medium.com/@wizaj/how-a-20-year-old-mobile-technology-protocol-is-revolutionising-africa-with-numbers-744a52cbea92
https://lobste.rs/s/he3pfffriendlysock@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 13:13:44 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/he3pff/how_20_year_old_mobile_technology
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networkinghistoricalYES! I Compiled 1,000,000 TypeScript files in Under 40 Seconds. This is How.
https://medium.com/@urish/yes-i-compiled-1-000-000-typescript-files-in-under-40-seconds-this-is-how-6429a665999c
https://lobste.rs/s/iqygawantifuchs@users.lobste.rsWed, 06 Jun 2018 03:56:49 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/iqygaw/yes_i_compiled_1_000_000_typescript_files
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databasesperformanceRatelimiting at API Gateways
https://blog.getambassador.io/rate-limiting-for-api-gateways-892310a2da02
https://lobste.rs/s/adfqgurshetty@users.lobste.rsWed, 06 Jun 2018 03:14:18 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/adfqgu/ratelimiting_at_api_gateways
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distributedDeprecation of OpenGL and OpenCL in macOS Mojave
https://developer.apple.com/macos/whats-new/
https://lobste.rs/s/pqxwqjlewis@users.lobste.rsMon, 04 Jun 2018 15:37:12 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/pqxwqj/deprecation_opengl_opencl_macos_mojave
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macA Kubernetes extension to deploy and run Tor onion services
https://github.com/kragniz/tor-controller
https://lobste.rs/s/9dqmqzkragniz@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 12:33:37 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/9dqmqz/kubernetes_extension_deploy_run_tor
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devopsprogrammingBoilerplate README.md Template for GitHub/GitLab
https://github.com/vladocar/boilerplate-readme-template
https://lobste.rs/s/7j1e5zvladocar@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 05:15:21 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/7j1e5z/boilerplate_readme_md_template_for
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programmingThe Beginning of the Monte Carlo Method (1987)
https://fas.org/sgp/othergov/doe/lanl/pubs/00326866.pdf
https://lobste.rs/s/k8jy9vcalvin@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 21:03:28 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/k8jy9v/beginning_monte_carlo_method_1987
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pdfmathhistoricalHow to speed up the Rust compiler some more in 2018
https://blog.mozilla.org/nnethercote/2018/06/05/how-to-speed-up-the-rust-compiler-some-more-in-2018/
https://lobste.rs/s/tycqalcalvin@users.lobste.rsMon, 04 Jun 2018 23:45:36 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/tycqal/how_speed_up_rust_compiler_some_more_2018
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rustcompilersperformanceSOD - An Embedded Computer Vision and Machine Learning Library
https://sod.pixlab.io
https://lobste.rs/s/vgcg9ichmrad@users.lobste.rsTue, 05 Jun 2018 23:50:56 -0500https://lobste.rs/s/vgcg9i/sod_embedded_computer_vision_machine
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Low End Box
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Hosting Websites on Bare Minimum VPS/Dedicated ServersMon, 02 Jul 2018 12:52:50 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9ChicagoVPS – $6/mo Windows VPS and 25% off select items for 4th of July!!!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/chicagovps-6-mo-windows-vps-and-25-off-select-items-for-4th-of-july/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/chicagovps-6-mo-windows-vps-and-25-off-select-items-for-4th-of-july/#respondMon, 02 Jul 2018 02:00:46 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16628ChicagoVPS sent over another sale in honor of the 4th of July week we have ahead of us. They decided to put on sale their hottest selling items from the last sale so we don’t expect this to remain in stock for long- be sure to act fast!
There are two primary packages to pick from below but if you don’t see what you need they also have a site wide sale running for the 4th of July, just use coupon code “July4th2018” for 25% off anything on their site except for some Windows/Linux VPS plans (like WinVPS 1GB/2GB and a few others), dedicated servers, domains, addons and licenses. If you do not see a template you desire on the linux plan at checkout then no worries, just pop open a ticket after ordering and let us know what you are looking for so we can get that installed for you!
ChicagoVPS has a long history in the Low End Box market serving customers for many years and has been featured a bunch of times, having first been posted on Low End Box on October 16, 2010! The ChicagoVPS brand manager, Nick, is also an administrator, and an active user, on Low End Talk. ChicagoVPS, desipite their name, actually offers service in Chicago, Dallas, Buffalo, and Los Angeles. Backups are available for an extra cost, just submit a ticket in their customer Portal. ChicagoVPS is owned and operated by Velocity Servers Inc., a NY based cloud and IT management company founded in 2006 which also owns Low End Box and Low End Talk.
“LEBFEB2018” for 25% off anything on the ChicagoVPS site except for some limited VPS plans (like WinVPS 1GB/2GB and a few others), dedicated servers, domains, addons and licenses.
We want to hear your feedback, so if you buy please be sure to comment below!
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/chicagovps-6-mo-windows-vps-and-25-off-select-items-for-4th-of-july/feed/0HostMyBytes – OpenVZ SSD VPS from $1.99/month in Los Angeles and Buffalo!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/hostmybytes-openvz-ssd-vps-from-1-99-month-in-los-angeles-and-buffalo/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/hostmybytes-openvz-ssd-vps-from-1-99-month-in-los-angeles-and-buffalo/#commentsTue, 26 Jun 2018 02:00:25 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16556
Jonathan from HostMyBytes is back with a new offer for us! Their offer is available in 2 locations across the USA which include Los Angeles, CA and Buffalo, NY. This is their first ever SSD offer so we hope you enjoy.
Here’s what they had to say:
“HostMyBytes was born out of necessity, and today is well over three years old. We created HostMyBytes to fill our own needs for excellent hosting services. Then we decided to share our vision, processes and high standards with the world. Web hosting is what HostMyBytes does, and we strive to do it consistently better than any other company.”
***Want a freebie? Well you got it, they stated our readers just need to open a ticket after your order, mention you’re from LEB, and they will provide you with an extra 1TB of monthly bandwidth on any plan that you order, so long you mention you’re from LEB***
HostMyBytes started offering VPS services last year (2014). Jonathan told us that they have over 1,000 active customers and that they are growing fast. For those interested, their WHOIS information is public. HostMyBytes supports payment through PayPal, Credit Cards and Bitcoin. They offer a 30-day refund guarantee to all new customers, so it is fairly safe to try their service. An interesting note, their support statistics is shown in their about page. Based from the data, it seems their support is pretty good. Kindly read their Terms of Service, Acceptable Use and Privacy Policy before making any purchase.
Please let us know your feedback and if you have any questions/comments!
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/hostmybytes-openvz-ssd-vps-from-1-99-month-in-los-angeles-and-buffalo/feed/26UMaxHosting – 50GB RAID-10 VPS for $1.95/mo with a month free and more!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/umaxhosting-50gb-raid-10-vps-for-1-95-mo-with-a-month-free-and-more/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/umaxhosting-50gb-raid-10-vps-for-1-95-mo-with-a-month-free-and-more/#commentsMon, 18 Jun 2018 02:00:24 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16508
John from UMaxHosting has submitted their first offer ever with us! They are offering OpenVZ based virtual services out of Los Angeles and New York. They started with New York and are now expanding over to the west coast! We hope you enjoy what they have to offer and please let us know of any questions/comments/concerns you may have below.
Here’s what they had to say:
“UMaxHosting is a hosting provider that specializes in providing maximum performance at the lowest cost possible. UMaxHosting provides a low latency network backed with a 99.9% network uptime guarantee. Additionally, our support staff are available 24×7 to assist our customers with any questions they may have. Our staff are also working behind the scenes to ensure our mission statement is constantly being delivered, without any shortcuts being taken!
Our Mission Statement: To deliver the highest level of hosting performance at the best value possible. To adapt to customer requirements and provide personalized service.”
***** Order any LEB special below and get 1 month free on top of your next due date! Open a ticket to our Billing Department to claim your free month after you have ordered. *****
UMaxHosting supports payment through PayPal, MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover, Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Monero. Kindly read their Terms of Service before making any purchase.
Callum from WebSound.co.uk has sent over another awesome offer for us all to enjoy! They’ve been around since 2013 and have had nothing but great feedback around our community.
They’re a registered company in the UK (VAT Number: GB 203028955). They accept PayPal, Debit/Credit Card (Stripe) or BitCoin (Coinify). You can find their ToS/Legal Documents here.
In their own words:
WebSound is an affordable, reliable hosting provider launched in 2013 – We have previously featured on LEB before and frequent offers around the LET community, however, we feel it’s time to bring a new, exclusive offer for the LEB community themselves again. We specialize in offering a variety of affordable VPS and Web Hosting services to cater for the needs of a wide range of clients, and our previous VPS hosting offers have been very popular among the community in the past, we hope that this offer can be met with the same popularity and demand as previously as we try to deliver something new and some updated features within our control panel since our last offering.
Exclusive Offer: LEB-KVMH50 gets 50% recurring off of all KVMH plans on any billing cycle, PLUS double disk space OR double bandwidth, open a support ticket on ordering to choose which double benefit you receive!
Please let us know of any questions/comments/concerns and enjoy!
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/websound-256mb-kvm-8gb-ssd-1tb-bw-4-57-m-or-34-58-year-in-los-angeles/feed/12Hostigger – Openstack/KVM in Chicago and Istanbul!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/hostigger-openstack-kvm-in-chicago-and-istanbul/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/hostigger-openstack-kvm-in-chicago-and-istanbul/#commentsTue, 29 May 2018 02:00:13 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16421Mustafa from Hostigger submitted an interesting offer we are happy to post today. They are offering Openstack based KVM services out of Chicago and Istanbul!
Hostigger is a registered company (EIN : 35-2566649), their WHOIS is public, and you can find their ToS/Legal Docs here. They accept PayPal and Credit Cards as payment.
Here’s what they had to say:
“Hostigger is a worldwide high-end service provider in the hands of a High Availability service for over twenty years, turn-key service solution and development experience in the field. What separates us from the competition, superior quality and 100% customer satisfaction of our company strategy. We are committed to providing a first class service and thrive for excellence.
Our services services to run business critical, or high performance, top-level security, and capacity designed for demanding customers who require Wide Area Network. Hostigger customer portfolio for financial institutions, Telecom and technology organizations includes, among others. Our extensive technical expertise and extensive experience in Problem solving and high-quality technology enables us to provide customized Telecom and IT solutions to any challenge.”
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/hostigger-openstack-kvm-in-chicago-and-istanbul/feed/28VDS6.net – 1GB KVM from $1.87/mo and more!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/vds6-net-1gb-kvm-from-1-87-mo-and-more/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/vds6-net-1gb-kvm-from-1-87-mo-and-more/#commentsTue, 22 May 2018 02:00:06 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16370
Sergey from VDS6.net has sent over their second ever offer to LowEndBox! They’ve been around since 2011 when we posted their first offer and are happy they are back today!
They’re a registered company in the state of Delaware, USA (#4921432). They accept PayPal, Webmoney, Interkassa (Coins), Robokassa (Cards). You can find their ToS/Legal Documents here.
In their own words:
VDS6.NET opened its doors in late 2011. We have been around LowEndBox community a long time ago and started with offering NATed and IPv6 only FreeBSD jail servers. Since then we have opened up a few new locations, switched to KVM virtualization and would like to offer some new deals to the low-end community.
Please let us know of any questions/comments/concerns and enjoy!
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/vds6-net-1gb-kvm-from-1-87-mo-and-more/feed/36HostUS – Exclusive London SSD KVM & Worldwide OpenVZ Offers!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/hostus-exclusive-london-ssd-kvm-worldwide-openvz-offers/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/hostus-exclusive-london-ssd-kvm-worldwide-openvz-offers/#commentsWed, 16 May 2018 02:00:38 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16340
Andrew from HostUS has sent in a fresh offer and we’re happy to have them back on our site as they always get great feedback!
HostUS is a registered company in Delaware, USA (# 5491145), their WHOIS is public, and you can find their ToS/legal documents here.
They accept PayPal, Bitcoin, Credit Card and Alipay, as well as all major bank cards (AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, VISA). There is a 3-day money back guarantee for a customer’s first order according to our terms and conditions.
In their own words:
“HostUS was founded in 2012 with our first location in Atlanta, GA. We had since grown to Ten global locations. Throughout the years HostUS has grown from a small start-up to its existing state. In the USA and Europe we operate our own ASNs (AS7489 / AS25926) and our own hardware. In Asia Pacific (Hong Kong, Sydney and Singapore) we partner with SoftLayer (AS36351). We use direct allocated IP addresses in most of our locations.”
Special KVM VPS Plans:
Full KVM virtualization ready to run nearly any operating system (no module incompatibility and bothering support to enable modules). Run the latest Linux kernel, run BSD, run Docker, run Windows. Choose from already built templates or manual ISO installs. All KVM VPS plans include three snapshots which you can create and restore at any time.
***London KVM Special: Contact Support to add 2nd IP, justification required.
Additional Offers:
Special OpenVZ Plans:
Container-based OpenVZ virtualization for running your favourite Linux distribution without the kernel overhead or management complexity. OpenVZ services are available in all ten of HostUS’ worldwide locations.
– Intel Xeon CPUs (exact model depending on location / virtualization)
– At least 64GB DDR3 or DDR4
– OpenVZ: Minimum 4 HDD / SSD-Cached RAID 10
– KVM: Pure SSD RAID 10
– 1Gbps uplink
Please let us know of any feedback or questions you have!
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/hostus-exclusive-london-ssd-kvm-worldwide-openvz-offers/feed/17PNZHost – 3GB KVM @ 1Gbps for $5.99/mo along with other plans in the USA!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/pnzhost-3gb-kvm-1gbps-for-5-99-mo-along-with-other-plans-in-the-usa/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/pnzhost-3gb-kvm-1gbps-for-5-99-mo-along-with-other-plans-in-the-usa/#commentsThu, 10 May 2018 02:00:57 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16304
Yong from PNZHost has submitted their first offer ever with us! They are offering KVM based virtual services out of Los Angeles and New York. They stated with Los Angeles when they opened their doors and are now starting to expand into other regions! We hope you enjoy what they have to offer and please let us know of any questions/comments/concerns you may have below.
Here’s what they had to say:
“PnZHost, founded in 2008, provides premier hosting solutions in the best datacenters around the world. When PnZHost was founded, emphasis was made on maximizing traffic and service quality between China and United States. Fast forward to today, PnZHost has datacenters in Los Angeles and New York. With that said, PnZHost now actively services clients from over 150 different countries! The rest is history. PnZHost’s KVM services allow you to install your own kernel, run Docker, and much more! We are happy to be apart of the LowEndBox community and look forward to servicing everyone’s needs!”
***For anyone who orders and opens a support ticket afterwards claiming that they are from the LowEndBox posting, we will upgrade the port speed of their VPS to 1000Mbps (1Gbps port) at no additional charge.***
Hardware information
Dual Intel Xeon E5-2620v2 CPU’s
128GB RAM
4x 2TB Drives with RAID-10 Technology
Hardware RAID10 with Caching
1Gbps uplink
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/pnzhost-3gb-kvm-1gbps-for-5-99-mo-along-with-other-plans-in-the-usa/feed/95NFPHosting – 6GB KVM for $10/mo in LA, NY, IL and much more!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/nfphosting-6gb-kvm-for-10-mo-in-la-ny-il-and-much-more/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/nfphosting-6gb-kvm-for-10-mo-in-la-ny-il-and-much-more/#commentsFri, 04 May 2018 21:00:10 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16265 Hello readers! Nathan over @ NFP Hosting sent over another set of awesome deals to share with us and they are now offering their services in three locations across the US! They were founded back in 2006, their WHOIS is public, and you can find their ToS/Legal Docs here. They accept PayPal, Credit Cards, Alipay and Bitcoin.
More about the company:
“NFPHosting.com was founded in 2006 as an e-commerce hosting provider after seeing the lack of hosts who can deliver quality. Throughout the years of learning the ins and outs of running a hosting company, and seeing the opportunities to expand in the marketplace, NFP Hosting throughout the years added additional services to serve a wider variety of markets. NFP Hosting today offers everything the basic consumer looking to start a website may need, all the way up to the advanced (technical) user looking to set up a cluster of servers. At NFP Hosting, there is no waiting around. Services are instantly provisioned, and 24/7 customer support comes standard with our plans. No compromises. No excuses. It’s really as simple as that.
We are the provider for the people. Our motto is: Premium Solutions. Friendly People. Service Delivered. This means always going above and beyond, and going the extra mile. Hence why customers love NFP Hosting. Real results, real performance!
“These offers are extra special not only because we’ve expanded to Chicago, but this is our first KVM VPS offer we’re presenting to the LEB community! In addition to that, we have some new OpenVZ specials in 3 locations, too!”
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https://lowendbox.com/blog/nfphosting-6gb-kvm-for-10-mo-in-la-ny-il-and-much-more/feed/169HyperExpert – 10% off ALL VPS Plans and other goodies!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/hyperexpert-10-off-all-vps-plans-and-other-goodies/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/hyperexpert-10-off-all-vps-plans-and-other-goodies/#commentsWed, 02 May 2018 02:00:26 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16199
Ali from HyperExpert just sent us over an offer that looks awesome! He mentioned the web plans (noted below) come with free .COM registrations and all of their VPS plans are 10% off starting today!
Here’s what they had to say:
“Hyper Expert, LLC was established in the year 2015 by a small group of people that are very passionate about technology. We provide you with the best possible ways to make use of technology to improve your brand. The foundation of Hyper Expert is trust and honesty, with goal to provide the best customer experience to help clients generate revenue, reduce costs and transform their thinking. Hyper Expert serves as technology consultants and can also provide web services, colocation, and performance cloud hosted solutions.”
They are a registered business in the state of Washington, USA (#604202674). Their Terms of Service can be located here.
They currently accept Credit Cards and PayPal only.
NEW SPECIALS
FREE .COM Registrations/Transfers with ANY Hosting/Reseller Accounts – use code freedomain
VPS: 10% OFF any plan – use code 10OFF
Here’s shared Web Hosting deals:
– 1 Website
– Free SSL
– 5 Databases
– 5GB Storage
– UNLIMITED Subdomains
– Unlimited Bandwidth
– Weekly backups
– WordPress installer
– Website Migration
– cPanel
– $0.99/Month
– FREE .COM Registrations/Transfers – use code “freedomain”
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https://lowendbox.com/blog/hyperexpert-10-off-all-vps-plans-and-other-goodies/feed/19QuadraNet – Intel Q9550 Dedicated Server w/ DDoS Protection for $39/month!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/quadranet-intel-q9550-dedicated-server-w-ddos-protection-for-39-month/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/quadranet-intel-q9550-dedicated-server-w-ddos-protection-for-39-month/#commentsFri, 27 Apr 2018 20:00:09 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16175 Adam from QuadraNet sent over another Los Angeles dedicated server offer for our readers. QuadraNet operates its own datacenter facilities with its own network infrastructure (AS8100), equipment and IP space, and has recently opened a new Los Angeles datacenter.
QuadraNet’s offer features 15,000RPM SAS drives with a Hardware RAID controller this time around, making this offer quite unique for Los Angeles!
In their own words:
“QuadraNet is a datacenter which has been operating since 2001. QuadraNet operates its own datacenter facilities with its own network infrastructure (AS8100), equipment and IP space. They started under the brand “OC3 Networks,” OC3 Networks acquired MultiPoint and then a subsidary brand to focus on dedicated servers was started under a brand named PacificRack. All these brands eventually came together merged into one, “QuadraNet.” They are well-known and popular in LowEndBox/LowEndTalk community as they are used by many VPS hosting providers.”
Their WHOIS is public, they are a registered company in the USA, their legal docs can be found here , and they accept credit cards, PayPal, Checks, wire payments, Alipay, Tencent WeChat Pay, and cryptocurrency as available methods of payment.
Here’s the offer:
Xeon Dedicated Server – Limited Time Offer
This offer includes 3Gbps of QuadraNet VEST DDoS Mitigation, you can also upgrade to their Asia-Optimized network for an additional $5/month.
QuadraNet, Inc Datacenter, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Test IPv4: 198.55.111.5
Test IPv4 Asia-optimized: 204.152.218.25
Test IPv6: 2607:fcd0:0:a::2
Test File: http://repos.lax-noc.com/speedtests/100mb.bin
For those interested, QuadraNet Los Angeles Network consists of the following carriers:
GT-T/TiNet — Transit — 1 x 10Gbps
PCCW/BTN — Transit — 1 x 10Gbps
ChinaUnicom — Transit — 1 x 10Gbps
Cogent Communications — Transit — 1 x 10Gbps
Telia — Transit — 1 x 10Gbps
China Telecom — Transit — 1 x 10Gbps
AboveNet/Zayo — Transit — 1 x 10Gbps
Equinix Exchange — Peering — 1 x 10Gbps
Any2Exchange — Peering – 1 x 10Gbps
Host.net — Transit — 2 x 10Gbps
HiNet Taiwan — Peering — 1 x 10Gbps
Google Direct — Peering — 1x 10Gbps
Plus hundreds of additional network peers
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/quadranet-intel-q9550-dedicated-server-w-ddos-protection-for-39-month/feed/9AIT – $1 for first month on 512MB Xen VPS w/ UNLIMITED bandwidth in the USA!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/ait-1-for-first-month-on-512mb-xen-vps-w-unlimited-bandwidth-in-the-usa/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/ait-1-for-first-month-on-512mb-xen-vps-w-unlimited-bandwidth-in-the-usa/#commentsMon, 23 Apr 2018 02:00:32 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16139We are proud to welcome Xenia from AIT to LowEndBox as they have just sent in their first offer! They have been around since 1995 and own their own Datacenter in Fayetteville, North Carolina. We hope you love their introductory offer and hope to hear some positive feedback on something different from our usual offer(s).
In their own words: “We are proud to offer affordable and reliable VPS hosting since 1995. At AIT, we love what we do and have control over every aspect of hosting process. We own and operate a 93,000 square foot data center with 24/7 dedicated security detail and video surveillance. We do provide 24/7 technical support as well as web-development and SEO services. Our main goal is to offer superior quality services at affordable prices. And today it’s even cheaper! You can get the first month of VPS hosting for $1.”
They are a registered corporation in the state of North Carolina (0393095). They accept Credit Card, PayPal and ACH (upon request) as payment methods. Please see the Legal Documents for further information before ordering.
Offer:
– VPS Starter
– CPU: 1 Core
– Disk: 25GB SSD Space
– RAM: 512MB
– Bandwidth: UNLIMITED
– 1Gbps Uplink
– 1 x IPv4
– XEN Virtualization
– $4.99/mo (first month is just $1) OR $47.66/yr
[Order Now]
Aaron from HappyBeeHost is back with a third offer for our readers. They are still in the OVH Datacenter in London and have plenty to offer! There is two coupon codes listed below with the products so be sure to use those to take advantage of their sale properly!
In their own words:
“HappyBeeHost is a leading provider of high-performance, low-cost web hosting solutions. We operate on a diverse range of flexible products in a highly secured environment coupled with at most customer care. We believe in being leaders rather than followers. Within a short span of time since we have stepped into the competitive web industry, we have left our traces through our competencies, methodologies and business ethics.
*We are providing this exclusive offer for our new SATA virtual server plans starting at just 2 USD/month (Use Coupon code HPYSALE for life time). Also, the SSD VPS range is starting from 5 USD/month (Use Coupon code LEB50 for life time)*”
They offer PayPal as payment methods. As always, please ensure you read their Terms of Service.
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/happybeehost-1gb-openvz-vps-2-month-and-more/feed/26HiFormance – 2GB OpenVZ for $10.00/yr or 2GB KVM VPS for $5/mo!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/hiformance-2gb-openvz-for-10-00-yr-or-2gb-kvm-vps-for-5-mo/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/hiformance-2gb-openvz-for-10-00-yr-or-2gb-kvm-vps-for-5-mo/#commentsTue, 10 Apr 2018 18:00:23 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16079
Kyle over at HiFormance is back with more amazing deals for us, this time even better then the last. We have enjoyed the positive feedback from our readers in regards to HiFormance and we look forward to listing them more!
Here’s a note from the company
“Its been a great year so far for us at HiFormance and we appreciate the LowEndBox community for all your support and feedback! Since we launched last year and sustained exponential growth, we have expanded our service & support across the nation and continue to do so each day! We want to give our customers a unique experience with the highest level of performance and customer service. Signing up with HiFormance means becoming apart of a network of specialists and hosting enthusiasts that ultimately give you the best presence on the web. Welcome to HiFormance, how can we further enhance your hosting experience?”
Their WHOIS is public, they’re a registered LLC in the state of Wyoming (2017-000777425), they accept PayPal and Credit Cards, and you can find their legal docs at the following links:
2x Xeon E5-2660 through E5-2690
128GB+ DDR3/DDR4
8 X 1TB SSD
Hardware RAID10
1Gbps Uplink
Please let us know if you guys have any questions, comments or concerns in the field below and enjoy!
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https://lowendbox.com/blog/hiformance-2gb-openvz-for-10-00-yr-or-2gb-kvm-vps-for-5-mo/feed/88Post-Easter Sales @ LowEndTalk still on going!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/post-easter-sales-lowendtalk-still-on-going/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/post-easter-sales-lowendtalk-still-on-going/#respondWed, 04 Apr 2018 22:00:04 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=16046
We wanted to make sure our readers were aware of the hot sales we have going on over at LowEndTalk still from the Easter sales posted over the weekend! Check them out below and let us know if you have any questions/comments:
**FREE** 1 year of Shared-1 hosting package (Coupon: literallyfree)
**$10 off for E3-HD dedicated server** (Coupon: 10offdedieaster)
**$10/yr for Proxy/VPN service (No IP change allowed)** (Coupon: eastercheapvpn)
# HostSolutions – @cociu
**50% off Romania Dedicated server (Limited 75)** – [LET Post] / [Order Link]
(Coupon: 3AYKCG8T2D)
**€14.5/m** | 2 x L5630 | 4G RAM | 146G SAS | 1 IPv4 | UL BW | 100Mbps | KVM Included
**€19.5/m** | 2 x L5630 | 8G RAM | 146G SAS | 1 IPv4 | 5T BW | 1Gbps | KVM Included
**€22.5/m** | 2 x L5630 | 16G RAM | 146G SAS | 1 IPv4 | 10T BW | 1Gbps | KVM Included
**50% off Romania Dedicated server (Limited 75)** – [LET Post] / [Order Link]
(Coupon: UNLYU7S0S0)
# IOFlood – @funkywizard
**$89/m Dedicated Server** – [LET Post] / [Order Link]
2 x L5639 | 72G RAM | 4x3T HDD | 5 IPv4 | 20T Out / UL In BW | 1Gbps | Hardware RAID
Upgrades available (More info by checking out LET post)
**$99/m Dedicated Server** – [LET Post] / [Order Link]
2 x E5-2660v1 | 64G RAM | 400G SSD | 5 IPv4 | 20T Out / UL In BW | 1Gbps | Hardware RAID
Upgrades available (More info by checking out LET post)
# BunnyCDN – @BunnySpeed
**FREE** $5 credits valid for 3 months – [LET Post] / [Order Link]
(Coupon: HAPPYEASTER-2018)
**25% recharge bonus** starting on 1 April
—
* CPU and Bandwidth for VPS are shared except Dedicated servers
* If the price doesn’t match, that means the coupon have used up or exceeded number of orders
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/post-easter-sales-lowendtalk-still-on-going/feed/0FlowVPS – 4GB KVM for ~$65/year and more!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/flowvps-4gb-kvm-for-46-24-year-and-more/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/flowvps-4gb-kvm-for-46-24-year-and-more/#commentsMon, 02 Apr 2018 10:00:47 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=15980
Brendan from FlowVPS has sent over their first offer to LowEndBox. We are happy to list them for the first time and look forward to all of the positive feedback we expect from our readers! Brendan is an active member of our LowEndTalk community as well.
They’re a registered company in Australia (#99 617 970 788). They accept PayPal and Stripe (including Apply Pay). You can find their ToS here.
In their own words:
FlowVPS is an Australian based company selling services in Melbourne. We aim to offer low cost, high quality services, this is why we exclusively offer KVM with NVMe dries.
Please let us know if you have any questions/comments/concerns.
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/flowvps-4gb-kvm-for-46-24-year-and-more/feed/7VikingLayer – 2GB KVM for $4.93/mo in Dallas!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/vikinglayer-2gb-kvm-for-4-93-mo-in-dallas/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/vikinglayer-2gb-kvm-for-4-93-mo-in-dallas/#commentsTue, 27 Mar 2018 22:00:21 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=15959
Radoslav is back from VikingLayer with a really great offer for us to share with everyone. The VikingLayer brand is owned by drServer.net and these guys have been around since 2013. They have told us that they have done a lot of work behind the scenes and we are happy to be listing them again here based on previous feedback!
“We have done solid investments in purchasing hardware and upgrading our network. The services now are on fully owned hardware, ensuring your data protection. Also, this is an exclusive offer, that first comes to LowEndBox after a period of silence from us.”
Anthony from VPSnet has sent over their first offer to LowEndBox! They’ve been around since 2007 and are an active member on our LowEndTalk community as well.
They’re a registered company in Lithuania (#302482484). They accept PayPal, Credit Cards, WebMoney, CashU, PaySera, Bank, SMS and many others as methods of payment. You can find their ToS/Legal Documents here.
In their own words:
VPSnet.com – offers reliable, affordable servers and has been specializing in the field of data centre services since 2007.
By choosing the services of VPSnet, customers both reduce their expenditures and save time.
Running our own data centre, VPSnet controls the total service provision process, so it can both provide complex services and ensure high service availability for a competitive price. Flexible solutions, long-term experience and a constant improvement process – this is why You should be considered for choosing us.
At this time VPSnet.com has significantly increased VPS resources.
From now on all VPS servers will have up to double resources for the same price:
]]>https://lowendbox.com/blog/vpsnet-ssd-vps-plans-starting-2-10-mo/feed/10NFP Hosting – March Madness Deals in Los Angeles and New York starting @ $1/yr!
https://lowendbox.com/blog/nfp-hosting-march-madness-deals-in-los-angeles-and-new-york-starting-1-mo/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/nfp-hosting-march-madness-deals-in-los-angeles-and-new-york-starting-1-mo/#commentsFri, 16 Mar 2018 18:00:18 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=15842 Hey everyone, Nathan over @ NFP Hosting has some awesome deals to share with us today and are happy to advertise their latest expansion to New York! They were founded back in 2006, their WHOIS is public, and you can find their ToS/Legal Docs here. They accept PayPal, Credit Cards, Alipay and Bitcoin.
More about the company:
“NFPHosting.com was founded in 2006 as an e-commerce hosting provider after seeing the lack of hosts who can deliver quality. Throughout the years of learning the ins and outs of running a hosting company, and seeing the opportunities to expand in the marketplace, NFP Hosting throughout the years added additional services to serve a wider variety of markets. NFP Hosting today offers everything the basic consumer looking to start a website may need, all the way up to the advanced (technical) user looking to set up a cluster of servers. At NFP Hosting, there is no waiting around. Services are instantly provisioned, and 24/7 customer support comes standard with our plans. No compromises. No excuses. It’s really as simple as that.
We are the provider for the people. Our motto is: Premium Solutions. Friendly People. Service Delivered. This means always going above and beyond, and going the extra mile. Hence why customers love NFP Hosting. Real results, real performance!
These offers are special because these offer the highest levels of discounts that we have granted yet, and we have created a variety of different promotions that are exclusive to LowEndBox. “
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https://lowendbox.com/blog/nfp-hosting-march-madness-deals-in-los-angeles-and-new-york-starting-1-mo/feed/222LoveServers – KVM & OpenVZ SSD Specials + Storage Plans – Manchester, UK
https://lowendbox.com/blog/loveservers-kvm-openvz-ssd-vps-birthday-offer-manchester-uk-2/
https://lowendbox.com/blog/loveservers-kvm-openvz-ssd-vps-birthday-offer-manchester-uk-2/#commentsTue, 13 Mar 2018 03:00:02 +0000http://lowendbox.com/?p=15797Jack is back from LoveServers and sent in this offer, it has been over a year since their last offer and they are happy to present us with their new storage product line!
In their own words:
LoveServers started in October 2015, Fully owned hardware, Network blend behind us at iomart is Zayo, Cogent and peering at London and Manchester Internet exchange. LoveServers Ltd is a registered company in England & Wales with registration number 09835683. They own all of their equipment and have physical access to address any hardware issues should they arise.
They offer ASN Sponsorship, IP leasing and free BGP sessions on their quarterly KVM deal.
They accept PayPal and Stripe (Credit Cards) as payment methods. Please see the ToS for further information before ordering.
Offers:
– STOR250 – KVM
– CPU: 1 Core
– Disk: 250GB SATA SAN Backed Storage
– RAM: 512MB
– Bandwidth: 1TB
– IPv4: 1
– IPv6: /64
– £4/mo ($6/mo)
(Stackable) 500GB would be £8 for example.
[Order Now]
——————
2GB KVM Special
– 2GB RAM
– 1 x vCPU
– 30GB SSD
– 2TB Transfer
– 1Gbps uplink
– 1 x IPv4
– /64 IPv6
– KVM/SolusVM
– $6/mo
– $18/quarter
[Order Now]
——————
3GB OpenVZ Special
– 3GB RAM
– 1 x vCPU
– 20GB SSD
– 1TB Transfer
– 1Gbps uplink
– 1 x IPv4
– /64 IPv6
– OpenVZ/SolusVM
– £4/mo ($6/mo)
– £12/quarter ($18/quarter)
[Order Now]
More info about BGP session: HERE
More info about DDoS Mitigation – HERE
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PerezHiltonhttps://perezhilton.comPerez Hilton dishes up the juiciest celebrity gossip on all your favorite stars, from Justin Bieber to Kim Kardashian. Are you up-to-date on Hollywood's latest scandal?!Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:54:02 GMThttp://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.10enKate Spade's Sister Says The Designer Suffered From Years Of Mental Illness; Reported Suicide 'Not Unexpected'http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-kate-spade-reta-saffo-sister-mental-illness-reported-suicidehttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-kate-spade-reta-saffo-sister-mental-illness-reported-suicide#respondWed, 06 Jun 2018 03:26:00 +0000Perez Hiltonhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-kate-spade-reta-saffo-sister-mental-illness-reported-suicideIn an email to the Kansas City Star on Tuesday, Kate Spade's older sister -- Reta Saffo -- says the handbag designer suffered from mental illness for the last three or four years, and says her reported suicide "was notunexpected by me."
As we reported, the fashion legend was found in her New York apartment by a housekeeper at 10:30 a.m. EST, after she reportedly hung herself. The 55-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Saffo, Spade reportedly self-medicated with alcohol, and seemed fixated on Robin Williams' suicide by hanging when it happened in August 2014. She told the newspaper:
"I think there was a plan even as far back as then."
After the publication posted a story about Spade's death, Saffo emailed the Star saying they misspelled Kate's childhood nickname, Katy.
Although she was asked to do a phone interview, Saffo declined because she reportedly took a sedative. (She noted that her husband is a medical doctor.)
In the email, Saffo said she tried to get Kate into treatment, but the designer "chickened out" as she was worried with how her hospitalization might affect the image of her brand.
"I will say this was not unexpected by me. I'd flown out to Napa and NYC several times in the past 3-4 years to help her to get the treatment she needed (inpatient hospitalization). She was always a very excitable little girl and I felt all the stress/pressure of her brand (KS) may have flipped the switch where she eventually became full-on manic depressive... I'd come so VERY close to getting her to go in for treatment (to the same place Catherine Zeta-Jones went for her successful bipolar treatment program). I'd spoken with them on the phone (not telling them exactly who the patient would be). They agreed to fly in and talk with her and take her with them to the treatment center... She was all set to go — but then chickened out by morning. I even said I (would) go with her and be a 'patient' too (she liked that idea) I said we could talk about it all — our childhood, etc. That I could help her fill in any blanks she might have... That seemed to make her more comfortable, and we'd get sooo close to packing her bags, but — in the end, the 'image' of her brand (happy-go-lucky Kate Spade) was more important for her to keep up. She was definitely worried about what people would say if they found out."'
Although her husband Andy Spade reportedly tried to persuade Kate to seek help, "nothing ever came of it."
After numerous failed attempts, Saffo ultimately stopped trying.
"After numerous attempts, I finally let go... Sometimes you simply cannot SAVE people from themselves! One of the last things she said to me was, 'Reta, I know you hate funerals and don't attend them, but for me would you PLEASE come to MINE, at least. Please!' I know she perhaps had a plan, but she insisted she did not."'
In regards to Robin Williams' death, Saffo said Kate heard about his passing at a hotel in Santa Fe.
"We were freaked out/saddened... but she kept watching it and watching it over and over. I think the plan was already in motion even as far back as then."
Saffo ended her email remembering her "kind" and "funny" younger sister.
"She was a dear little person. So dear — so kind, so funny. I'll miss our 6-7-hr-long phone conversations between NY and NM... I'm off to bed for a good cry."
If you or someone you know are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self harm, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 and know that you are not alone.
]]>http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-kate-spade-reta-saffo-sister-mental-illness-reported-suicide/feed/Orlando Brown Arrested For Felony Narcotics Possession In Las Vegas!http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-orlando-brown-thats-so-raven-las-vegas-arresthttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-orlando-brown-thats-so-raven-las-vegas-arrest#respondWed, 06 Jun 2018 02:14:51 +0000Perez Hiltonhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-orlando-brown-thats-so-raven-las-vegas-arrestOn Monday in Las Vegas, Orlando Brown was arrested and booked on felony narcotics possession, and misdemeanor charges of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest.
According to TMZ, after cops witnessed him go in and out of a motel, they pulled over the cab he was in, and eventually cuffed him after he initially refused to cooperate.
]]>http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-orlando-brown-thats-so-raven-las-vegas-arrest/feed/Donald Trump Forgot The Words To God Bless America At 'Celebration of America' Event — Twitter Reacts!http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-donald-trump-god-bless-america-celebration-of-america-white-house-twitter-reactshttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-donald-trump-god-bless-america-celebration-of-america-white-house-twitter-reacts#respondWed, 06 Jun 2018 01:20:37 +0000Perez Hiltonhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-donald-trump-god-bless-america-celebration-of-america-white-house-twitter-reactsThank god he isn't a singer...
After canceling a Super Bowl celebration event with the Philadelphia Eagles, Donald Trump held an impromptu "Celebration of America" ceremony at the White House on Tuesday.
During the shindig, the Marine Band and Army Chorus began playing God Bless America, and the President tried but FAILED to sing along.
As seen in the following video, Donnie totally forgot the lyrics!
Pres. Trump, though standing, does not sing "God Bless America" word-for-word, nodding along to melody as military chorus sings "through the night with the light from above" https://t.co/SvRFR0SLJupic.twitter.com/UlBL0NlgoB
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 5, 2018
After the clip went viral, social media users totally BLASTED the businessman for forgetting the song's 28 words. See the best reactions (below):
I find it more disrespectful for the United States President to butcher "God Bless America" than for NFL players to kneel in order to protest racial injustice.
— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) June 5, 2018
I see some people defending Trump by saying that the people making fun of him don't know the words to God Bless America either, but that's not the point. If I had a big, public party to celebrate how much I love Three 6 Mafia I'm not gonna fuck up the lyrics to "Gunclaps"
— Juggalocialism (@UweBollocks) June 5, 2018
Transcript of President 🍊🤡 singing God Bless America:
God bless America
Stops. Nods.
Stand purse lips
Nods
Nods
Nods
Mouths something
To the nods
To the nods
Nods nods nods
God bless America
From the mountains
Purse lips
Nods
Nods
Smiles
God bless America
Claps
Claps
— YS (@NYinLA2121) June 5, 2018
God Bless America
Land that I love
Stand beside her, grab her pussy
Through the night, Stormy Daniels spanked me
-Donald Trump, probably
— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) June 5, 2018
Not knowing the lyrics to "God Bless America" isn't a really bad thing. UNLESS you're hosting a patriotism party, and the announcer says to sing the song to honor the country. And you just spent the last year blasting a group for not being patriotic. And you're the president.
— Sam Kimpton (@SamKimpton) June 5, 2018
.@realDonaldTrump's failure to memorize or know the words of God Bless America at an event he created to prove his patriotism is a great metaphor of the man: A BS artist. Smoke & mirrors. No substance. Will say anything for power and money and to rally his base. A total fraud.
— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) June 5, 2018
]]>http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-donald-trump-god-bless-america-celebration-of-america-white-house-twitter-reacts/feed/David Spade Mourns Kate Spade's Death With Emotional Instagram Tributehttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-david-spade-breaks-silence-on-kate-spade-deathhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-david-spade-breaks-silence-on-kate-spade-death#respondWed, 06 Jun 2018 01:11:37 +0000Perez Hiltonhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-david-spade-breaks-silence-on-kate-spade-deathOur hearts keep breaking for her family.
The legendary fashion designer was found dead in her New York apartment Tuesday morning. It's reported she left a suicide note for her 13-year-old daughter.
Our thoughts are with her family at this time.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know that you matter and can call 1-800-273-8255 for help.
]]>http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-david-spade-breaks-silence-on-kate-spade-death/feed/Courtney Stodden Debuts Alter Ego EMBER! Performs Song Me Too!http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-courtney-stodden-debuts-alter-ego-ember-performs-song-me-toohttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-courtney-stodden-debuts-alter-ego-ember-performs-song-me-too#respondWed, 06 Jun 2018 00:52:40 +0000Perez Hiltonhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-courtney-stodden-debuts-alter-ego-ember-performs-song-me-tooCourtney Stodden is what we call 'infamous'. But, regardless of how you know her or how you think you know her, she's rebranding as a singer and a songwriter.
Pouring herself into her music, she just gave us her first ever live performance!
Check out her very personal song Me Too here!
Watch! Enjoy! SHARE!
And CLICK HERE to Vote on our tour demand page to see our podcast live! We need to know what cities to go!
]]>http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-courtney-stodden-debuts-alter-ego-ember-performs-song-me-too/feed/Kim Kardashian Admits She Cried Over Kanye West's 'Slavery' Comments!http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-kim-kardashian-kanye-west-cfda-awards-wouldnt-leave-ye-slavery-commentshttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-kim-kardashian-kanye-west-cfda-awards-wouldnt-leave-ye-slavery-comments#respondWed, 06 Jun 2018 00:46:32 +0000Perez Hiltonhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-kim-kardashian-kanye-west-cfda-awards-wouldnt-leave-ye-slavery-commentsSticking by your husband isn't always easy...
"My wife callin', screamin', say, 'We 'bout to lose it all!' / Had to calm her down 'cause she couldn't breathe / Told her she could leave me now, but she wouldn't leave."'
On Monday at the 2018 CFDA Awards, the KUWTK star told ET Online that she, in fact, cried and fought with him over his controversial words.
The reality TV personality confessed:
"Did I cry about it? Did I fight about it? Yeah... That's not stuff we put on social media -- I'm not going to start tweeting what my thoughts are, but we have those moments and that was the one song that he didn't really play for me until the last minute, so I heard that last minute and it meant a lot to me... I really like that song... But yeah, we have different views sometimes, but that's my husband, you know?"
Although she heard that song at the last minute, Kardashian was present for most of the recording sessions.
"I was in the room for making all of the songs and hearing things and it's a really fascinating process, especially since he scrapped his whole album and redid it in the last two weeks and just came up with all new songs... I left to go home for, like, two days and then I come back and it was a whole new album. It's fascinating to see the process."
As we reported, a day after the album dropped, songs from the LP dominated the Apple Music and Spotify charts.
"I'm so happy that it's been well-received because I've seen him go through a lot and he's just the most genuine person... He might say things that might get misinterpreted and people don't see the context behind it, but I always know his heart, so I'm glad that it was really well-received."
Overall, Kim credits Kanye for helping her find her voice as a woman.
"He is so confident... He would always build up my confidence to be who I want to be, and so I'll voice my opinion when I think there's something that is maybe done wrong -- or even if the messaging is right [and] the communication isn't quite there to figure that out."
She added:
"But I always believe and trust in him that he will always eventually explain himself because I know it's hard... I know what he really means when he says something and I know people will too at some point."
Despite the drama, these two truly love each other!
]]>http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-kim-kardashian-kanye-west-cfda-awards-wouldnt-leave-ye-slavery-comments/feed/Brad Pitt vs Angelina Jolie!http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-summer-europe-fighting-podcasthttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-summer-europe-fighting-podcast#respondTue, 05 Jun 2018 23:55:53 +0000Perez Hiltonhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-summer-europe-fighting-podcastIt hurts that they're at this place!
This and much more on our latest podcast! Listen to The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker on iTunes or directly at http://PerezPodcast.com
]]>http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-summer-europe-fighting-podcast/feed/This Sarah Paulson & Cate Blanchett Today Show Interview Will Make You Smile!http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-sarah-paulson-cate-blanchett-today-show-interviewhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-sarah-paulson-cate-blanchett-today-show-interview#respondTue, 05 Jun 2018 23:07:12 +0000Perez Hiltonhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-sarah-paulson-cate-blanchett-today-show-interviewHoda Kotb cannot keep Sarah Paulson and Cate Blanchett under control!!
During an appearance promoting Ocean's 8, the 43-year-old American Horror Story star and the 49-year-old Carol actress were absolute HAMS as they tried to upstage each other on the Today show!
Watch the hilarity (above)!!
]]>http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-sarah-paulson-cate-blanchett-today-show-interview/feed/Chrissy Teigen Holds Nothing Back When Describing 'Brat' Donald Trump! Quote Of The Day!http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-chrissy-teigen-donald-trump-brat-quote-of-the-dayhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-chrissy-teigen-donald-trump-brat-quote-of-the-day#respondTue, 05 Jun 2018 22:49:01 +0000Perez Hiltonhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-chrissy-teigen-donald-trump-brat-quote-of-the-day"The god damn president is such. A fucking. Petty. And fragile. Brat."
-- Chrissy Teigen after learning Donald Trump is asking an appeals court to restore his power to block critics on Twitter. Yeah, what she said.
]]>http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-chrissy-teigen-donald-trump-brat-quote-of-the-day/feed/EXCLUSIVE! Friday Singer Rebecca Black Auditions For The Four With THIS Classic Song!http://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-rebecca-black-the-four-fox-audition-exclusivehttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-rebecca-black-the-four-fox-audition-exclusive#respondTue, 05 Jun 2018 22:32:53 +0000Perez Hiltonhttp://perezhilton.com/2018-06-05-rebecca-black-the-four-fox-audition-exclusiveWill Rebecca Black make the cut??
On Thursday's premiere episode of Fox's The Four, the singer -- known for her infamous hit song Friday -- auditions in front of panelists Diddy, Meghan Trainor, and DJ Khaled, and host Fergie!
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2018-06-06T09:40:33+00:00https://www.redditstatic.com/icon.png//r/programming/.rsshttps://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/2rTE46grzsr-Ll3Q.pngComputer Programmingprogramming/u/mvaniganhttps://www.reddit.com/user/mvanigan  submitted by   <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/mvanigan"> /u/mvanigan </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/05/github-interest-from-google-and-others-revenue-about-300-million.html">[link]</a></span>   <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/8oryk9/github_was_also_talking_to_google_about_a_deal/">[comments]</a></span>t3_8oryk92018-06-05T15:58:18+00:00GitHub was also talking to Google about a deal, but went with Microsoft instead/u/mikkoseedhttps://www.reddit.com/user/mikkoseed  submitted by   <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/mikkoseed"> /u/mikkoseed </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/2018/06/05/gitlab-ultimate-and-gold-free-for-education-and-open-source/">[link]</a></span>   <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/8oug9x/gitlab_ultimate_and_gold_are_now_free_for/">[comments]</a></span>t3_8oug9x2018-06-05T20:52:50+00:00GitLab Ultimate and Gold are now free for education and open source./u/histoire_guyhttps://www.reddit.com/user/histoire_guy  submitted by   <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/histoire_guy"> /u/histoire_guy </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://sod.pixlab.io">[link]</a></span>   <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/8oy7cr/sod_an_embedded_computer_vision_and_machine/">[comments]</a></span>t3_8oy7cr2018-06-06T05:51:56+00:00SOD - An Embedded Computer Vision and Machine Learning Library/u/jonjonbeehttps://www.reddit.com/user/jonjonbee  submitted by   <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/jonjonbee"> /u/jonjonbee </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/50683786/why-does-arrayin-i-give-different-results-in-java-8-and-java-10">[link]</a></span>   <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/8ook0g/code_golfing_challenge_leads_to_discovery_of/">[comments]</a></span>t3_8ook0g2018-06-05T06:19:10+00:00Code golfing challenge leads to discovery of string concatenation bug in JDK 9+ compiler/u/brendt_gdhttps://www.reddit.com/user/brendt_gd  submitted by   <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/brendt_gd"> /u/brendt_gd </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.stitcher.io/blog/acquisition-by-giants">[link]</a></span>   <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/8opa92/voicing_my_concerns_not_about_github_as_a_product/">[comments]</a></span>t3_8opa922018-06-05T08:56:56+00:00Voicing my concerns, not about GitHub as a product, but about monopolies growing larger and larger./u/mgdohttps://www.reddit.com/user/mgdo  submitted by   <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/mgdo"> /u/mgdo </a> <br/> <span><a href="http://fermatslibrary.com/s/the-beginning-of-the-monte-carlo-method">[link]</a></span>   <span><a 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主义核心价值观,至今先后已过去了十余年。按照习惯思维,对核心价值观的宣传热度早就应该降温了,可是,不仅主流舆论宣传的力度日渐加大,而且在实践落实方面越来越制度化,并通过核心价值观的制度化建设实现核心价值观的信仰化,习近平总书记在全国…]]><![CDATA[新时代中国意识形态建设研究的新维度——读张志丹《意识形态功能提升新论》]]>摘要：<正>长期以来,西方国家对中国和平演变战略从来没有停止过,与此同时,多元多样多变的社会思想在国内蔓延,它们对于马克思主义、社会主义和共产主义信仰产生的冲击是空前的。今天,中国特色主义事业已经进入新时代,无论是从回应上述思潮,还是从建构具有引领力、凝聚力的社会主义意识形态,服务于中华民族复兴大业和治国理政、全球治理等重大课题,都需要提升中国意识形态功能。针对这些…]]><![CDATA[人类命运共同体视阈中的中国意识形态国际话语权]]>摘要：意识形态是话语的思想内核和价值基石。中国的话语权,实质是中国主流意识形态话语权,因而研究和关注中国意识形态的国际话语权就是话语权研究的题中应有之义。面对该论题,需要超越"传播学研究范式",以"实践学研…]]><![CDATA[习近平新时代领导干部战略能力思想研究]]>摘要：战略能力是领导者的核心能力。中国特色社会主义进入新时代客观要求领导干部须培养和强化战略能力。习近平高度重视战略能力,在长期的领导实践和思考中形成了关于领导干部战略能力的思想。习近平关于领导干部战略能力的理论既是新时代中国特色社会主义思想的有机组成部分,也是对各级领导干部的基本要求和行动指南。探讨和领会习近平新时代领导干部战略能力思想具有观念上的启迪意义和现实的指导价值。…]]><![CDATA[新时代深化毛泽东研究的三重理论维度]]>摘要：在中国特色社会主义步入新时代的历史条件下,深化与拓展毛泽东研究,需要从理论谱系、历史遗产与研究方法三重维度进行突破。对毛泽东思想与中国特色社会主义理论体系关系的研究,需要不断突破宏观层面的"定性研究"…]]><![CDATA[工程风险向工程社会危机演化的机理及应对策略]]>摘要：近年来,不断发生的工程社会危机都由工程风险演化而来,给整个社会造成了巨大的负面影响。基于探索性单案例研究方法,以我国重大安全事故中具有显著社会影响的天津港危险品仓库爆炸事故为分析样本,将工程危机作为中…]]><![CDATA[调动多方的主动性构建流域生态补偿机制——评《流域生态补偿机制研究——基于主体行为分析》]]>摘要：<正>流域是兼具自然属性与生活经济功能的复合生态系统,进行流域综合开发可以满足人民物质需求,保障社会经济发展。然而,流域的过渡开发造成的水土流失、水污染等生态环境问题引起了人们的重视。习总书记倡导的"绿水青山就是金山银山"理念给流域的建设与开发指明了方向。如何应对流域开发所带来的生态环境问题?张婕、王济干、徐健合著的《流域生态补偿机制研究》(科学出版社,2017…]]><![CDATA[基于主体不平等的跨国界河流水资源分配的破产博弈研究]]>摘要：基于破产理论和讨价还价博弈,构建水资源分配的破产博弈模型。借鉴国际水法,构建主体在水资源分配谈判中的议价能力评价指标体系,将议价能力运用到破产博弈模型中,突出主体在水资源分配中的不平等性,减少水资源分配量与贡献、需求量和对水资源依赖程度的非对称性;结合主体的谈判破裂点,根据主体满意度函数的联动函数寻找水资源分配的最优解,使分配能同时满足个体理性和集体理性,并对澜沧江-湄公河流域进行实例研究。…]]>
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Jekyll2018-05-27T14:56:31+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/Riding RailsEnumerable#index_with, transaction fixes, and more!2018-05-27T00:00:00+00:002018-05-27T00:00:00+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/5/27/this-week-in-rails-enumerable-index_with-transaction-fixes-and-more<p>Hello everyone! This is <a href="https://twitter.com/eugeneius">Eugene</a>, with a roundup of the last two weeks of activity in the Rails world. Let’s get started!</p>
<h3 id="this-weeks-contributors"><a href="http://contributors.rubyonrails.org/contributors/in-time-window/20180513-20180526">This Week’s Contributors</a></h3>
<p>In the last two weeks, Rails saw contributions from 29 people, including 10 first-time contributors. Thank you all!</p>
<p>If you’d like to be included here, why not check out the list of <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/issues">open issues</a>?</p>
<h3 id="add-enumerableindex_with"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32523">Add <code class="highlighter-rouge">Enumerable#index_with</code></a></h3>
<p>This new method converts an enumerable to a hash, where the keys are the enumerable’s elements and the values are determined by the provided block or argument.</p>
<h3 id="action-mailer-now-eager-loads-the-mail-gem"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32808">Action Mailer now eager loads the mail gem</a></h3>
<p>Loading the mail gem during boot avoids burdening the first request with the responsibility, and conveniently sidesteps a deadlock that the author encountered in their application.</p>
<h3 id="allow-range-and-rangecover-on-range"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32938">Allow <code class="highlighter-rouge">Range#===</code> and <code class="highlighter-rouge">Range#cover?</code> on <code class="highlighter-rouge">Range</code></a></h3>
<p>Active Support extends <code class="highlighter-rouge">Range#===</code> to match other ranges, but a change to the native Ruby implementation broke it. This patch ensures that the behaviour will work on Ruby 2.6, and also adds it to <code class="highlighter-rouge">Range#cover?</code> for good measure.</p>
<h3 id="speed-up-xor_byte_strings-by-70"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32931">Speed up <code class="highlighter-rouge">xor_byte_strings</code> by 70%</a></h3>
<p>The benchmark included with this performance patch shows that it saves a cool 5 microseconds whenever Rails generates a CSRF token. 🐎</p>
<h3 id="roll-back-parent-transaction-when-children-fail-to-save"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32796">Roll back parent transaction when children fail to save</a></h3>
<p>If a record’s associations contains valid but unsaveable data, it will now correctly fail to save and roll back its transaction.</p>
<h3 id="finalize-transaction-record-state-after-real-transaction"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32911">Finalize transaction record state after real transaction</a></h3>
<p>When a record was saved multiple times in the same transaction, its previous state wasn’t always immediately restored if the transaction was later rolled back.</p>
<h3 id="disable-foreign-keys-during-alter_table-for-sqlite3-adapter"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32865">Disable foreign keys during <code class="highlighter-rouge">alter_table</code> for SQLite3 adapter</a></h3>
<p>Tables that are referenced by foreign keys can now be successfully altered when using the SQLite3 adapter.</p>
<p>In related news, <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32923">Rails 6.0 will require a minimum SQLite version of 3.8.0</a>.</p>
<p>As always, there were many more changes to the Rails codebase than we can cover here - if you’re interested, you can check out <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/compare/master@%7B2018-05-13%7D...@%7B2018-05-26%7D">the full listing of commits from the last two weeks</a>. Until next week!</p>eugeneiusHello everyone! This is Eugene, with a roundup of the last two weeks of activity in the Rails world. Let’s get started!Google Cloud Storage streaming downloads, performance improvements and more!2018-05-12T00:00:00+00:002018-05-12T00:00:00+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/5/12/this-week-in-rails-google-cloud-storage-streaming-downloads-performance-improvements-and-more<p>Hello everyone! This is <a href="https://twitter.com/repinel">Roque</a> bringing you the latest news from the Rails world. I will cover the highlights from the last two weeks. Let’s get started!</p>
<h3 id="this-weeks-contributors"><a href="http://contributors.rubyonrails.org/contributors/in-time-window/20180428-20180512">This Week’s Contributors</a></h3>
<p>39 people contributed to Rails in the last two weeks, including 9 for the first time! A big thank you to all of you!</p>
<p>If you’d like to see yourself on that board, why not check out the list of <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/issues">open issues</a>, or get involved in the <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/forum/rubyonrails-core">core discussion list</a>.</p>
<h3 id="support-streaming-downloads-from-google-cloud-storage"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32788">Support streaming downloads from Google Cloud Storage</a></h3>
<p>Active Storage now supports streaming downloads from Google Cloud Storage. You will need version <code class="highlighter-rouge">1.11</code> or greater of the gem <code class="highlighter-rouge">google-cloud-storage</code>.</p>
<h3 id="add-option-identify-to-activestorageblob"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32833">Add option <code class="highlighter-rouge">identify</code> to ActiveStorage::Blob</a></h3>
<p>This allows control over the content type identification performed by Active Storage. For instance, if <code class="highlighter-rouge">identify</code> is <code class="highlighter-rouge">false</code>, then you can provide your own <code class="highlighter-rouge">content_type</code> value.</p>
<h3 id="improve-the-performance-of-activesupportinflectorordinal"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/0c54fc460e52d2b9aa02e1e27a090dbe7ee98829">Improve the performance of <code class="highlighter-rouge">ActiveSupport::Inflector.ordinal</code></a></h3>
<p>Big performance improvement for ordinal generation! The power of benchmarks-oriented solutions.</p>
<h3 id="use-did_you_mean-for-spelling-suggestions"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32289">Use <code class="highlighter-rouge">did_you_mean</code> for spelling suggestions</a></h3>
<p>Now that Rails requires Ruby <code class="highlighter-rouge">2.3</code> or greater, Rails will use the gem <code class="highlighter-rouge">did_you_mean</code> for spelling suggestions. The gem is shipped with Ruby, and automatically required when the Ruby process starts.</p>
<h3 id="fix-logic-on-disabling-commit-callbacks"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32807">Fix logic on disabling commit callbacks</a></h3>
<p>Callbacks were being called unexpectedly when errors occur due to a small issue with precedence of logical operators.</p>
<h3 id="reset-content_length-between-test-requests"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32773">Reset <code class="highlighter-rouge">CONTENT_LENGTH</code> between test requests</a></h3>
<p>If a <code class="highlighter-rouge">POST</code> request was followed by a <code class="highlighter-rouge">GET</code> request in a controller test, then the <code class="highlighter-rouge">rack.input</code> and <code class="highlighter-rouge">RAW_POST_DATA</code> headers from the first request would be reset but the <code class="highlighter-rouge">CONTENT_LENGTH</code> header would leak to the second request.</p>
<p>As always there were many more changes to the Rails codebase than we can cover here. But you can read all about them <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/compare/master@%7B2018-04-28%7D...@%7B2018-05-12%7D">here</a>! Until next week!</p>repinelHello everyone! This is Roque bringing you the latest news from the Rails world. I will cover the highlights from the last two weeks. Let’s get started!Arel merged to Active Record, faster image processing and more2018-04-29T00:00:00+00:002018-04-29T00:00:00+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/4/29/this-week-in-rails-arel-merged-to-active-record-faster-image-processing-and-more<p>Hello 🌧 from London! This is <a href="http://twitter.com/kirshatrov">Kir</a>, bringing you the latest Rails updates in this episode of the newsletter.</p>
<h3 id="this-weeks-contributors"><a href="http://contributors.rubyonrails.org/contributors/in-time-window/20180421-20180427">This Week’s Contributors</a></h3>
<p>28 people contributed to Rails in the last week, including 3 for the first time! A big thank you to all of you!</p>
<p>If you’d like to see yourself on that board, why not check out the list of <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/issues">open issues</a>, or get involved in the <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/forum/rubyonrails-core">core discussion list</a>.</p>
<h3 id="use-imageprocessing-gem-for-active-storage-variants"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32471">Use ImageProcessing gem for Active Storage variants</a></h3>
<p>ImageProcessing gem provides a wrapper around MiniMagic and ruby-vips, allowing you to change backends on the fly and benefit from libvips being up to 10x faster than ImageMagick.</p>
<h3 id="update-rails_welcomepng-to-reflect-a-more-diverse-population"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32735">Update ‘rails_welcome.png’ to reflect a more diverse population</a></h3>
<p>The Getting Started picture that you can see in new Rails apps was updated with a more diverse population.</p>
<h3 id="support-active-storage-attachment-in-presence-validator"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/31956">Support Active Storage attachment in presence validator</a></h3>
<p><code class="highlighter-rouge">assert_presence_of</code> now works with ActiveStorage attachments.</p>
<h3 id="merge-arel-to-active-record"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32097">Merge Arel to Active Record</a></h3>
<p>To simplify release management, Arel library hosted in rails/arel has been merged to ActiveRecord, and is now located in rails/rails.</p>
<p>As always there were many more changes to the Rails codebase than we can cover here. But you can read all about them <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/compare/master@%7B2018-04-21%7D...@%7B2018-04-27%7D">here</a>! Until next week!</p>kirshatrovHello 🌧 from London! This is Kir, bringing you the latest Rails updates in this episode of the newsletter.RailsConf 2018 Edition2018-04-22T00:00:00+00:002018-04-22T00:00:00+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/4/22/this-week-in-rails-railsconf-2018-edition<p>Hello 🌨 from Pittsburgh! RailsConf was amazing: more than a thousand attendees showing that Rails is more alive and welcoming than ever.</p>
<p>All the presentations will be available on YouTube in about a month. For now, you can take a sneak peek by browsing the slide decks: from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/eileencodes/railsconf-2018-the-future-of-rails-6-scalable-by-default">Rails 6</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/claudiob/active-storage">Active Storage</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/derekprior/up-and-down-again-a-migrations-tale">Migrations</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/tmikeschu/stop-testing-start-storytelling-railsconf-2018">Testing</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/jnraine/ten-years-of-rails-upgrades">Upgrades</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/saarons/api-how-lendinghome-approaches-legacy-technologies">API</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/vaidehijoshi/re-graphing-the-mental-model-of-the-rails-router-1">Router</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/dinahshi/your-first-contribution-and-beyond">Contributing</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/qrush/the-graphql-way-a-new-path-for-json-apis">GraphQL</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/a_matsuda/turbo-boosting-real-world-applications">Performance</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/justinweiss/building-a-collaborative-text-editor">Collaboration</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/lauramosher/harry-the-hedgehog-learns-you-a-communication">Communication</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/stellacotton/so-youve-got-yourself-a-kafka-event-powered-rails-services">Kafka</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/genslein/postgres-10-performance-and-you">PostgreSQL</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/tegon/warden-the-building-block-behind-devise">Warden</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/palkan/railsconf-2018-access-denied-the-missing-guide-to-authorization-in-rails">Authorization</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/michaelherold/whats-in-a-price-how-to-price-your-products-and-services">Economy</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/wonderwoman13/draw-a-crowd-the-contextual-camouflage-story">Art</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/rofreg/the-doctor-is-in-using-checkups-to-find-bugs-in-production">Bugs</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/presidentbeef/the-evolution-of-rails-security">Security</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/dazuma/containerizing-rails-techniques-pitfalls-and-best-practices">Containers</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/xdite/blitzbuilding-product-with-rails">Crypto</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/toomuchpete/the-code-free-developer-interview">Interviews</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/geoffreylitt/ruby-a-family-history-railsconf-2018">History</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/sinthetix/leveling-up-a-heroic-team">Teams</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/awood45/broken-apis-break-trust-tips-for-creating-and-updating-apis">Trust</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/edouardchin/upgrading-rails-at-scale-railsconf-2018">Shopify</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/talsafran/github-and-rails-10-years-together">GitHub</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/lazyatom/heres-to-the-crazy-ones">Engines</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/andrewglass1/human-powered-rails-automated-crowdsourcing-in-your-rails-app">Crowdsourcing</a>, from <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/olivierlacan/the-life-and-death-of-a-rails-app">Mortality</a> to <a href="https://speakerdeck.com/erniemiller/stating-the-obvious">Life</a>, there was really something for everyone!</p>
<h3 id="this-weeks-contributors"><a href="http://contributors.rubyonrails.org/contributors/in-time-window/20180414-20180420">This Week’s Contributors</a></h3>
<p>37 people contributed to Rails in the last week, including 9 for the first time! A big thank you to all of you!</p>
<p>If you’d like to see yourself on that board, why not check out the list of <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/issues">open issues</a>, or get involved in the <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/forum/rubyonrails-core">core discussion list</a>.</p>
<h3 id="inclusive-language-in-documentation-examples"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32582">Inclusive Language in Documentation Examples</a></h3>
<p>A couple of changes to make the docs more inclusive of trans and non-binary individuals. Hurray! 💗🌈🏳️🌈</p>
<h3 id="add-the-nonce-true-option-for-javascript_include_tag-helper"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32607">Add the <code class="highlighter-rouge">nonce: true</code> option for <code class="highlighter-rouge">javascript_include_tag</code> helper</a></h3>
<p>Works the same way as <em>javascript_tag nonce: true</em> to support automatic nonce generation for Content Security Policy.</p>
<h3 id="improve-performance-of-translation-helper"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32326">Improve performance of translation helper</a></h3>
<p>A PR that is worth reading to learn how to benchmark a possible performance improvement using the right tools.</p>
<h3 id="dont-pass-splat-keyword-arguments-as-a-single-hash"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32612">Don’t pass splat keyword arguments as a single Hash</a></h3>
<p>Looking ahead at Ruby 2.6, which will raise a warning when a method is called with <em>(*args)</em>. Declaring the arguments makes for more readable code.</p>
<h3 id="fix-exception-in-astimezoneall-when-any-tzinfo-data-is-missing"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32613">Fix exception in AS::Timezone.all when any tzinfo data is missing</a></h3>
<p>Time zones change every year, even <a href="https://www.iana.org/time-zones">multiple times a year</a>. <em>ActiveSupport::Timezone.all</em> won’t raise an error even when a time zone is missing from TZInfo.</p>
<h3 id="output-only-one-nonce-in-csp-header-per-request"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32602">Output only one nonce in CSP header per request</a></h3>
<p>Nonces from old requests were saved, causing the header to grow infinitely after every request.</p>
<h3 id="avoid-blocking-the-server-in-delete_matched"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/ef2af628a9ec1cc4e7b6997a021dd3f85cfe4665">Avoid blocking the server in <code class="highlighter-rouge">#delete_matched</code></a></h3>
<p>A fix to the newly added redis-cache-store feature of Rails 5.2. Calling <em>delete_matched</em> will no longer block the Redis server.</p>
<p>Coming back home after an amazing event like RailsConf is always tough. Can’t wait to see you all next year at RailsConf 2019 in Minneapolis from April 30th to May 2nd. Hopefully it won’t snow! 🤞– <a href="http://claudiob.github.io">Claudio</a></p>claudiobHello 🌨 from Pittsburgh! RailsConf was amazing: more than a thousand attendees showing that Rails is more alive and welcoming than ever.Rails 5.2.0, performance optimizations, space-saving compression and more!2018-04-15T00:00:00+00:002018-04-15T00:00:00+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/4/15/this-week-in-rails-rails-5-2-0-performance-optimizations-space-saving-compression-and-more<p>And now a Rails 🌩 News Flash 🌩! (Hint: we’ve got some big news this week, if you hadn’t heard). We take you now, live, to our reporter on the scene, <a href="https://twitter.com/imtayadeway">Tim</a>, for all the latest and greatest this week.</p>
<h3 id="rails-520-is-out"><a href="http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/4/9/Rails-5-2-0-final/">Rails 5.2.0 is out!</a></h3>
<p>5.2.0 is officially among us, a little bit ahead of <a href="http://railsconf.com/">RailsConf</a> this year. If you can’t wait until then to find out everything that this new release brings, do go read the original <a href="http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/4/9/Rails-5-2-0-final/">blog post</a> that accompanied the release for all the details!</p>
<h3 id="this-weeks-contributors"><a href="http://contributors.rubyonrails.org/contributors/in-time-window/20180401-20180413">This Week’s Contributors</a></h3>
<p>48 people contributed to Rails in the last two weeks, including an incredible 11 for the first time! A big thank you to all of you!</p>
<p>If you’d like to see yourself on that board, why not check out the list of <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/issues">open issues</a>, or get involved in the <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/forum/rubyonrails-core">core discussion list</a>.</p>
<h3 id="api-controliers-now-get-a-set-of-default-headers"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32484">API controlIers now get a set of default headers</a></h3>
<p>Though you may not need all these headers, there are specific instances where you may want them to enhance security, so it makes sense to have this configured on by default.</p>
<h3 id="an-optimization-for-the-query-cache-middleware"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32414">An optimization for the Query Cache middleware</a></h3>
<p>This nice little optimization eliminated some array allocations, that you may benefit from if you have a large number of connection pools.</p>
<h3 id="avoid-generating-full-changes-hash-on-every-save"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32497">Avoid generating full changes hash on every save</a></h3>
<p>By asking the mutation tracker for the list of changed attributes, some work can be skipped when generating the changes hash. This may be most noticeable for serialized attributes, for which calling <code class="highlighter-rouge">#original_value</code> can be significantly more expensive.</p>
<h3 id="fix-activesupportcache-compression"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32539">Fix ActiveSupport::Cache compression</a></h3>
<p>A regression was found whereby compressed items in the cache store were taking up more space than their original, uncompressed versions. That is now fixed thanks to the great detective work shown in this PR!</p>
<p>As always there were many more changes to the Rails codebase than we can cover here. But you can read all about them <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/compare/master@%7B2018-04-01%7D...@%7B2018-04-13%7D">here</a>! Until next week!</p>imtayadewayAnd now a Rails 🌩 News Flash 🌩! (Hint: we’ve got some big news this week, if you hadn’t heard). We take you now, live, to our reporter on the scene, Tim, for all the latest and greatest this week.Rails 5.2.0 FINAL: Active Storage, Redis Cache Store, HTTP/2 Early Hints, CSP, Credentials2018-04-09T21:00:00+00:002018-04-09T21:00:00+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/4/9/Rails-5-2-0-final<p>Nearly 14 years since <a href="http://blade.nagaokaut.ac.jp/cgi-bin/scat.rb/ruby/ruby-talk/107370">the first public version of Rails</a>, it’s our pleasure to release yet another major upgrade to the framework in the form of 5.2.0 final. We’ve been diligently polishing Active Storage and the other big new components for stable release, and it’s great to see so many applications already running the release candidates in production. <a href="https://basecamp.com">Basecamp</a> and <a href="https://shopify.com">Shopify</a> have both been running Rails 5.2.0 for quite a while.</p>
<p>This release comes just in time for <a href="https://railsconf.com/">RailsConf</a>, which features sessions on the new <a href="https://railsconf.com/program/sessions#session-627">encrypted credentials</a>, <a href="https://railsconf.com/program/sessions#session-562">a code review of Active Storage</a>, <a href="https://railsconf.com/program/sessions#session-588">advice on how to upgrade to a new Rails version</a>, and a <a href="https://railsconf.com/program/sessions#session-552">lot</a> <a href="https://railsconf.com/program/sessions#session-568">of</a> <a href="https://railsconf.com/program/sessions#session-549">Webpack</a> talks.</p>
<p>You can read in even more detail about everything that’s <a href="http://edgeguides.rubyonrails.org/5_2_release_notes.html">new in Rails 5.2 in the newly finished release notes</a>.</p>
<p>Note that <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails">rails/master</a> development is now targeting Rails 6.0.</p>
<p>Many thanks to Rails core, Rails contributors, and everyone else who’ve helped with code, documentation, bug reports, and whatever else to get Rails 5.2.0 out the door. It’s amazing to have <a href="http://contributors.rubyonrails.org/releases/5-2-0/contributors">over 400 code contributors</a> with fingerprints on this release.</p>
<h2 id="feature-highlights">Feature highlights</h2>
<p>It’s been too hard to deal with file uploads in Rails for too long. Sure, there’s been a lot of fine plugins available,
but it was overdue that we incorporated something right into the framework. So now we have!</p>
<p>With the new <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/d3893ec38ec61282c2598b01a298124356d6b35a/activestorage/README.md">Active Storage</a>
framework in Rails 5.2, we’ve solved for the modern approach of uploading files straight to the cloud. Out of the box,
there’s support for Amazon’s S3, Google’s Cloud Storage, and Microsoft Azure Cloud File Storage.</p>
<p>If you’re dealing with images, you can create variants on the fly. If you’re dealing with videos or PDFs, you can create
previews on the fly. And regardless of the type, you can analyze uploads for metadata extraction asynchronously.</p>
<p>Active Storage was extracted from Basecamp 3 by George Claghorn and yours truly. So not only is the framework already
used in production, it was born from production. There’s that Extraction Design guarantee stamp alright!</p>
<p>Speaking of extractions, Jeremy Daer has untangled the long jungle twine of hacks we were using at Basecamp to employ
Redis for general partial, fragment, and other Rails caching jobs. There’s a sparkling new <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/31134">Redis Cache Store</a>
that incorporates all those years of veteran hacks into a cohesive unit that anyone can use.</p>
<p>This new Redis Cache Store supports Redis::Distributed, for Memcached-like sharding across Redises. It’s fault tolerant,
so will treat failures like misses, rather than kill the request with an exception. It even supports distributed MGETs
for that full partial collection caching goodness.</p>
<p>This comes together with a massive leap forward for cache efficiency with <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/29092">key recycling</a>
and <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/31147">compression</a> both available by default. For Basecamp, it meant improving
the cache lifetime by two orders of magnitude! We went from having caches trashed in as little as a day to having
caches last for months. If you’re using partial caching and the nesting doll strategy, your cache lifetime will improve
dramatically between these two changes.</p>
<p>We’ve also embraced the cherry of HTTP/2 with <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/30744">early hints</a> through the work
of Aaron Patterson and Eileen Uchitelle. This means we can automatically instruct the web server to send required style
sheet and JavaScript assets early. Which means faster full page delivery, as who wouldn’t want that?</p>
<p>On the topic of performance, Rails now ships with <a href="https://github.com/Shopify/bootsnap">Bootsnap</a> in the default <code class="highlighter-rouge">Gemfile</code>, created by our friends at Shopify. It generally reduces application boot times by over 50%.</p>
<p>Rails has always been in the forefront of making your web applications more secure, leading the way with built-in CSRF
and XSS protection and we’ve enhanced that further in Rails 5.2 with <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/31162">the addition of a new DSL</a>
that allows you to configure a <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers/Content-Security-Policy">Content Security Policy</a>
for your application. You can configure a global default policy and then override it on a per-resource basis and even
use lambdas to inject per-request values into the header such as account subdomains in a multi-tenant application.</p>
<p>But it’s not all just new starry-eyed wonders. In Rails 5.1, we added <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/28038">encrypted secrets</a>.
These secrets were like the old secrets but, uhm, more secret, because, you know, ENCRYPTION! Confusing? Yes. Why would
you want secrets that weren’t really secret? Well, you don’t.</p>
<p>In Rails 5.2, we’ve rectified the mess by deprecating the two different kinds of secrets and introduced a new shared
concept called <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/30067">Credentials</a>. Credentials, like AWS access keys and other forms of logins and passwords, were the dominant
use case for secrets, so why not just call a spade a spade. So spade it is!</p>
<p>Credentials are always encrypted. This means they’re safe to check into revision control, as long as you keep the key
out of it. That means atomic deploys, no need to mess with a flurry of environment variables, and other benefits of having all
credentials that the app needs in one place, safe and secure.</p>
<p>In addition, we’ve opened up the API underlying Credentials, so you can easily deal with other encrypted configurations,
keys, and files.</p>
<p>Since Rails 5.1, we’ve also made great strides with <a href="https://github.com/rails/webpacker">Webpacker</a>. So Rails 5.2 is
meant to pair beautifully with the new Webpacker 3.0 release. Rails has fully embraced modern JavaScript with a
pre-configured build pipeline run by Webpack. We keep strengthening that relationship.</p>dhhNearly 14 years since the first public version of Rails, it’s our pleasure to release yet another major upgrade to the framework in the form of 5.2.0 final. We’ve been diligently polishing Active Storage and the other big new components for stable release, and it’s great to see so many applications already running the release candidates in production. Basecamp and Shopify have both been running Rails 5.2.0 for quite a while.New Rails bug fix releases, closer to multi dbs and more!2018-03-31T00:00:00+00:002018-03-31T00:00:00+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/3/31/this-week-in-rails-new-rails-bug-fix-releases-closer-to-multi-dbs-and-more<p>Hey there, esteemed readers of Rails’ public repo tea leaves. It’s <a href="https://twitter.com/kaspth">Kasper</a> bringing you the latest hot cup to steel transcendence from.</p>
<h3 id="this-weeks-contributors"><a href="http://contributors.rubyonrails.org/contributors/in-time-window/20180324-20180331">This Week’s Contributors</a></h3>
<p>Here goes a hey-o to the 16 contributors this week! You can make the list no doubt, try finding an <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/issues">open issue</a>.</p>
<h3 id="rails-507-and-516-are-out"><a href="http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/3/29/Rails-5-0-7-and-5-1-6-have-been-released/">Rails 5.0.7 and 5.1.6 are out</a></h3>
<p>New bug fix releases are out, so you can upgrade your apps today.</p>
<h3 id="easy-multi-databases-basic-rake-tasks"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32274">Easy Multi databases: basic rake tasks</a></h3>
<p>For applications with multiple databases you always had to create your own rake tasks. No more! One of the stepping stones for Rails 6.0 to have multi db support out of the box is in.</p>
<h3 id="compare-dates-with-before-and-after"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32185">Compare dates with before? and after?</a></h3>
<p>To compare two dates and/or times we’d use the standard < and > operators. Now date arithmetic is a little easier with <em>today.before?(tomorrow)</em> and <em>today.after?(yesterday)</em>. Thus joining <em>today.between?(yesterday, tomorrow)</em>. Your app now has no excuse not to show up on time!</p>
<h3 id="allow-prefixing-store-attributes"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32306">Allow prefixing store attributes</a></h3>
<p>In the vein of <em>delegate :name, to: :person, prefix: true</em> adding <em>person_name</em>, your store attributes now houses the same trick to squash duplicate accessors. Also sports specific prefixes to really clear the path of method name clashing.</p>
<h3 id="favor-app-wide-configforce_ssl-for-https"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/32277">Favor app-wide config.force_ssl for HTTPS</a></h3>
<p>Rails has long had a way to incrementally force users onto HTTPS, a controller level force_ssl! Times have changed and Rails 6.0 deprecates that option in favor of the app-wide config.force_ssl so every endpoint will use HTTPS.</p>
<p>There were many more changes to Rails’ codebase, which you can check out <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/compare/master@%7B2018-03-24%7D...@%7B2018-03-31%7D">here</a>.<br />
Until next week!</p>kaspthHey there, esteemed readers of Rails’ public repo tea leaves. It’s Kasper bringing you the latest hot cup to steel transcendence from.Rails 5.0.7 and 5.1.6 have been released2018-03-29T18:40:00+00:002018-03-29T18:40:00+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/3/29/Rails-5-0-7-and-5-1-6-have-been-released<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>I am happy to announce that Rails 5.0.7 and 5.1.6 have been released.</p>
<h2 id="changes-since-506">CHANGES since 5.0.6</h2>
<p>To view the changes for each gem, please read the changelogs on GitHub:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.0.7/actioncable/CHANGELOG.md">Action Cable CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.0.7/actionmailer/CHANGELOG.md">Action Mailer CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.0.7/actionpack/CHANGELOG.md">Action Pack CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.0.7/actionview/CHANGELOG.md">Action View CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.0.7/activejob/CHANGELOG.md">Active Job CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.0.7/activemodel/CHANGELOG.md">Active Model CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.0.7/activerecord/CHANGELOG.md">Active Record CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.0.7/activesupport/CHANGELOG.md">Active Support CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.0.7/railties/CHANGELOG.md">Railties CHANGELOG</a></li>
</ul>
<p><em>Full listing</em></p>
<p>To see the full list of changes, <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/compare/v5.0.6...v5.0.7">check out all the commits on
GitHub</a>.</p>
<h2 id="changes-since-515">CHANGES since 5.1.5</h2>
<p>To view the changes for each gem, please read the changelogs on GitHub:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.1.6/actioncable/CHANGELOG.md">Action Cable CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.1.6/actionmailer/CHANGELOG.md">Action Mailer CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.1.6/actionpack/CHANGELOG.md">Action Pack CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.1.6/actionview/CHANGELOG.md">Action View CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.1.6/activejob/CHANGELOG.md">Active Job CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.1.6/activemodel/CHANGELOG.md">Active Model CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.1.6/activerecord/CHANGELOG.md">Active Record CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.1.6/activesupport/CHANGELOG.md">Active Support CHANGELOG</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/v5.1.6/railties/CHANGELOG.md">Railties CHANGELOG</a></li>
</ul>
<p><em>Full listing</em></p>
<p>To see the full list of changes, <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/compare/v5.1.5...v5.1.6">check out all the commits on
GitHub</a>.</p>
<h2 id="sha-256">SHA-256</h2>
<p>If you’d like to verify that your gem is the same as the one I’ve uploaded,
please use these SHA-256 hashes.</p>
<p>Here are the checksums for 5.0.7:</p>
<div class="highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>$ shasum -a 256 *-5.0.7.gem
c023d1df2fd6f5e1ac042ad6a0338e8a2c4d1404484f8fe77121b81f10b75f2c actioncable-5.0.7.gem
5f9b12f26ae8906d20b9f4784644853121a3b03f74a396943677fc30f91c2e35 actionmailer-5.0.7.gem
08e0d4582d1b37cc059aca1d19cd271e7bb575265093c4a99cb79d80dcb0d196 actionpack-5.0.7.gem
eb20007cc9ee40ee7a2f96147e9776394f72d59979b23da15f444a9906c17b8b actionview-5.0.7.gem
e8a15b73302c02352da9463b134daf037841fec7d5d5c2ec97487456f96bb8d5 activejob-5.0.7.gem
fe35b1bbfb140c7416723e3a7d7ef2a78e8921739863d8a917a93131e2b7cc87 activemodel-5.0.7.gem
c6349cd59e29118aaed5d4d2414e87b427affd28925b7fe1559cb45a21152366 activerecord-5.0.7.gem
a595a42311ea13ce994b1feea3325cbbb1ac5c0bf40cd96c89797882121da7fb activesupport-5.0.7.gem
76815a2a7e99c83b53ea52325c5bbc5ca15e25ecdfb741ea329ca153cf11ff84 rails-5.0.7.gem
e08b95ec3dbb708f9d449a01c083c66d47ddba2f373e4a2fd1bde2c7a92fdb48 railties-5.0.7.gem
</code></pre></div></div>
<p>Here are the checksums for 5.1.6:</p>
<div class="highlighter-rouge"><div class="highlight"><pre class="highlight"><code>$ shasum -a 256 *-5.1.6.gem
2e678b45852f242e5897a0d4e43dca1088fb3d5c350592b22768b502a085261f actioncable-5.1.6.gem
ecbc307e66102b1406fba38f6d7c869fd763cafa98b02fd4f6049fd41d663de9 actionmailer-5.1.6.gem
8dcd333263bdea533de7ac8e087f530f20bde6167c3c02060b82630b90aee26f actionpack-5.1.6.gem
0181e71b9d307425605c50aa70358148aa0dff270bf2e07dbb87acb3d3a7ddcd actionview-5.1.6.gem
a291963337402f3dcd5aee1dff3fd980256742bb0cfa06c47315257d11d69a0a activejob-5.1.6.gem
7e3d2904a524a18c4f710a170243eac706279a36142289431d3c504df665c881 activemodel-5.1.6.gem
1da0546d452cc9b25b900bc2616b57d1e41e24039c33466b46d7add27fdf13c7 activerecord-5.1.6.gem
94d2f2a9fe1a7421165e0014eaa4c8eb2d229f72dc9815cf7c2f0c595f05b521 activesupport-5.1.6.gem
b8301a87151de3feb7cbdf57a66842bb668493f4cec464fd0f67d4c7173b6051 rails-5.1.6.gem
482a97c40ff61f4e8aed5f449a5f54fcb3890ddd53c3a7dc0efd02a9da139e79 railties-5.1.6.gem
</code></pre></div></div>
<p>As always, huge thanks to the many contributors who helped with this release.</p>pixeltrixHi everyone,Rails 5.2.0.RC2, AWS authentication options and more2018-03-24T00:00:00+00:002018-03-24T00:00:00+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/3/24/this-week-in-rails-rails-5-2-0-rc2-aws-authentication-options-and-more<p>Hello fellow Rubyists, this is <a href="https://twitter.com/morgoth85">Wojtek</a> bringing you the polished set of latest Rails news.<br />
We do like to “polish” things here in Poland ;-)</p>
<h3 id="rails-520rc2-released"><a href="http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/3/20/Rails-5-2-RC2/">Rails 5.2.0.RC2 released</a></h3>
<p>Aiming for 5.2.0 final version to be released before the RailsConf in April. Help us test it, to have a solid and stable release.</p>
<h3 id="this-weeks-contributors"><a href="http://contributors.rubyonrails.org/contributors/in-time-window/20180318-20180324">This Week’s Contributors</a></h3>
<p>Big thanks to 16 people who contributed to Rails this week! If you’d like to join them, check out the list of <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/issues">open issues</a>.</p>
<h3 id="allow-full-use-of-the-aws-s3-sdk-authentication-options"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/c1600009b2bbb3b67db20ddb14fef34d4cfa82bc">Allow full use of the AWS S3 SDK authentication options</a></h3>
<p>It’s now possible to use environment variables and IAM roles to authenticate to AWS in Active Storage.</p>
<h3 id="support-mysql2-gem-version-05"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/9f5477af93d18e9644903f89bce4ffde13cc376e">Support mysql2 gem version 0.5</a></h3>
<p>New version of mysql2 gem brings some bugfixes and features but also some backward incompatibilites. Check them out in <a href="https://github.com/brianmario/mysql2/releases/tag/0.5.0">changelog</a>.</p>
<h3 id="memoize-the-result-of-calculating-path-to-translation"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/05eaa07627376626902bd7acde35406edf1bb2f2">Memoize the result of calculating path to translation</a></h3>
<p>Speeds up usage of <strong>I18n.translate</strong>. Benchmark included in the comments.</p>
<h3 id="use-ascii-8bit-paths-in-actiondispatchstatic"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/2ef145883348e92c9e6393ece9b6967e3a5a80c7">Use ASCII-8BIT paths in ActionDispatch::Static</a></h3>
<p>Fixes encoding incompatibilites between Rack and Rails middlewares.</p>
<h3 id="remove-support-for-qu-gem-from-active-job"><a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/commit/6ef720791d6532a107f4777edfe1d708b6b9c068">Remove support for Qu gem from Active Job</a></h3>
<p>Qu gem wasn’t compatible since Rails 5.1. Development was stopped in 2014 and maintainers have confirmed its demise.</p>
<p>There were many more changes to Rails’ codebase, which you can check out <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/compare/master@%7B2018-03-18%7D...@%7B2018-03-24%7D">here</a>.<br />
Until next week!</p>morgoth85Hello fellow Rubyists, this is Wojtek bringing you the polished set of latest Rails news. We do like to “polish” things here in Poland ;-)Rails 5.2.0 RC2: Active Storage, Redis Cache Store, HTTP/2 Early Hints, CSP, Credentials2018-03-20T21:00:00+00:002018-03-20T21:00:00+00:00https://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2018/3/20/Rails-5-2-RC2<p>It’s almost time for <a href="https://railsconf.com">RailsConf</a>, and we’re determined to get the final version of Rails 5.2 released before then.
So here’s the hopefully last release candidate before that can happen. We’ve put a ton of into ironing out all the issues with Active Storage
in particular, now that more and more applications are starting to use it in production.</p>
<p>You can peruse the <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/compare/v5.2.0.rc1...v5.2.0.rc2">nearly 200 commits</a> since the first release candidate from the beginning of the year to see everything that has been fixed.</p>
<p>If you’re about to start a new application, I feel confident enough in this release to recommend that you should base it off this RC2.
If you like to keep up with the latest release, now is also a great time to update your existing application.</p>
<p>You can read in even more detail about everything that’s <a href="http://edgeguides.rubyonrails.org/5_2_release_notes.html">new in Rails 5.2 in the newly finished release notes</a>.</p>
<p>Enjoy Rails 5.2 and hope to see a good portion of everybody at RailsConf in a month or so!</p>
<h2 id="recap-of-the-highlights-of-rails-52-from-the-beta-announcement">Recap of the highlights of Rails 5.2 from the beta announcement</h2>
<p>It’s been too hard to deal with file uploads in Rails for too long. Sure, there’s been a lot of fine plugins available,
but it was overdue that we incorporated something right into the framework. So now we have!</p>
<p>With the new <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/blob/d3893ec38ec61282c2598b01a298124356d6b35a/activestorage/README.md">Active Storage</a>
framework in Rails 5.2, we’ve solved for the modern approach of uploading files straight to the cloud. Out of the box,
there’s support for Amazon’s S3, Google’s Cloud Storage, and Microsoft Azure Cloud File Storage.</p>
<p>If you’re dealing with images, you can create variants on the fly. If you’re dealing with videos or PDFs, you can create
previews on the fly. And regardless of the type, you can analyze uploads for metadata extraction asynchronously.</p>
<p>Active Storage was extracted from Basecamp 3 by George Claghorn and yours truly. So not only is the framework already
used in production, it was born from production. There’s that Extraction Design guarantee stamp alright!</p>
<p>Speaking of extractions, Jeremy Daer has untangled the long jungle twine of hacks we were using at Basecamp to employ
Redis for general partial, fragment, and other Rails caching jobs. There’s a sparkling new <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/31134">Redis Cache Store</a>
that incorporates all those years of veteran hacks into a cohesive unit that anyone can use.</p>
<p>This new Redis Cache Store supports Redis::Distributed, for Memcached-like sharding across Redises. It’s fault tolerant,
so will treat failures like misses, rather than kill the request with an exception. It even supports distributed MGETs
for that full partial collection caching goodness.</p>
<p>This comes together with a massive leap forward for cache efficiency with <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/29092">key recycling</a>
and <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/31147">compression</a> both available by default. For Basecamp, it meant improving
the cache lifetime by two orders of magnitude! We went from having caches trashed in as little as a day to having
caches last for months. If you’re using partial caching and the nesting doll strategy, your cache lifetime will improve
dramatically between these two changes.</p>
<p>We’ve also embraced the cherry of HTTP/2 with <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/30744">early hints</a> through the work
of Aaron Patterson and Eileen Uchitelle. This means we can automatically instruct the web server to send required style
sheet and JavaScript assets early. Which means faster full page delivery, as who wouldn’t want that?</p>
<p>On the topic of performance, Rails now ships with <a href="https://github.com/Shopify/bootsnap">Bootsnap</a> in the default <code class="highlighter-rouge">Gemfile</code>, created by our friends at Shopify. It generally reduces application boot times by over 50%.</p>
<p>Rails has always been in the forefront of making your web applications more secure, leading the way with built-in CSRF
and XSS protection and we’ve enhanced that further in Rails 5.2 with <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/31162">the addition of a new DSL</a>
that allows you to configure a <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers/Content-Security-Policy">Content Security Policy</a>
for your application. You can configure a global default policy and then override it on a per-resource basis and even
use lambdas to inject per-request values into the header such as account subdomains in a multi-tenant application.</p>
<p>But it’s not all just new starry-eyed wonders. In Rails 5.1, we added <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/28038">encrypted secrets</a>.
These secrets were like the old secrets but, uhm, more secret, because, you know, ENCRYPTION! Confusing? Yes. Why would
you want secrets that weren’t really secret? Well, you don’t.</p>
<p>In Rails 5.2, we’ve rectified the mess by deprecating the two different kinds of secrets and introduced a new shared
concept called <a href="https://github.com/rails/rails/pull/30067">Credentials</a>. Credentials, like AWS access keys and other forms of logins and passwords, were the dominant
use case for secrets, so why not just call a spade a spade. So spade it is!</p>
<p>Credentials are always encrypted. This means they’re safe to check into revision control, as long as you keep the key
out of it. That means atomic deploys, no need to mess with a flurry of environment variables, and other benefits of having all
credentials that the app needs in one place, safe and secure.</p>
<p>In addition, we’ve opened up the API underlying Credentials, so you can easily deal with other encrypted configurations,
keys, and files.</p>
<p>Since Rails 5.1, we’ve also made great strides with <a href="https://github.com/rails/webpacker">Webpacker</a>. So Rails 5.2 is
meant to pair beautifully with the new Webpacker 3.0 release. Rails has fully embraced modern JavaScript with a
pre-configured build pipeline run by Webpack. We keep strengthening that relationship.</p>dhhIt’s almost time for RailsConf, and we’re determined to get the final version of Rails 5.2 released before then. So here’s the hopefully last release candidate before that can happen. We’ve put a ton of into ironing out all the issues with Active Storage in particular, now that more and more applications are starting to use it in production.
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craigslist seattle | activity partners search
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en-uscopyright 2018 craigslistrobot@craigslist.orgrobot@craigslist.orghttps://seattle.craigslist.org/search/act?format=rsscraigslist seattle | activity partners search Collection2018-07-02T09:44:19-07:006hourly<![CDATA[Lets meet and go on Random day trips]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/lets-meet-and-go-on-random/6632393171.html
2018-07-01T22:46:51-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/lets-meet-and-go-on-random/6632393171.htmltext2018-07-01T22:46:51-07:00<![CDATA[Male Workout Buddy; July 4th, 5th, 6th,7th and 8th (Mill Creek/Evt Mall, The Gym, LA fit)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/d/male-workout-buddy-july-4th/6630739006.html
2018-07-01T22:00:23-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/d/male-workout-buddy-july-4th/6630739006.htmltext2018-07-01T22:00:23-07:00<![CDATA[Running (Seattle)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/running/6632215524.html
2018-07-01T18:12:25-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/running/6632215524.htmltext2018-07-01T18:12:25-07:00<![CDATA[24 hr fitness workout partner (Everett)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/d/24-hr-fitness-workout-partner/6620418628.html
2018-07-01T16:51:08-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/d/24-hr-fitness-workout-partner/6620418628.htmltext2018-07-01T16:51:08-07:00<![CDATA[Work out Animal. (Olympia)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/act/d/work-out-animal/6632331043.html
2018-07-01T16:34:44-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/act/d/work-out-animal/6632331043.htmltext2018-07-01T16:34:44-07:00<![CDATA[CARS AND COFFEE & BURGERS? (KIRKLAND)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/act/d/cars-and-coffee-burgers/6632151788.html
2018-07-01T16:28:42-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/est/act/d/cars-and-coffee-burgers/6632151788.htmltext2018-07-01T16:28:42-07:00<![CDATA[Female golfing partner wanted (lynnwood)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/d/female-golfing-partner-wanted/6628002707.html
2018-07-01T14:03:25-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/d/female-golfing-partner-wanted/6628002707.htmltext2018-07-01T14:03:25-07:00<![CDATA[Activity partners this summer (Tacoma)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/act/d/activity-partners-this-summer/6632253974.html
2018-07-01T12:24:14-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/act/d/activity-partners-this-summer/6632253974.htmltext2018-07-01T12:24:14-07:00<![CDATA[Looking for a buddy around my age]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/looking-for-buddy-around-my/6632242163.html
2018-07-01T12:11:36-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/looking-for-buddy-around-my/6632242163.htmltext2018-07-01T12:11:36-07:00<![CDATA[Seeking female 35-45 for activities (Lynnwood)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/d/seeking-femalefor-activities/6631827941.html
2018-07-01T09:50:02-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/d/seeking-femalefor-activities/6631827941.htmltext2018-07-01T09:50:02-07:00<![CDATA[Sailing aboard S/V Solution (Elliott Bay, Seattle)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/sailing-aboard-v-solution/6614152909.html
2018-07-01T09:35:22-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/sailing-aboard-v-solution/6614152909.htmltext2018-07-01T09:35:22-07:00<![CDATA[alpha west walk about.. (steil/dupont road)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/act/d/alpha-west-walk-about/6631768469.html
2018-07-01T09:19:48-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/act/d/alpha-west-walk-about/6631768469.htmltext2018-07-01T09:19:48-07:00<![CDATA[Wine / Vineyard - Wine Making Grape Growing (Snohomish County)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/d/wine-vineyard-wine-making/6614322262.html
2018-07-01T08:58:12-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/act/d/wine-vineyard-wine-making/6614322262.htmltext2018-07-01T08:58:12-07:00<![CDATA[Hiking partner : To enjoy nature]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/hiking-partner-to-enjoy-nature/6631782735.html
2018-07-01T08:56:17-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/hiking-partner-to-enjoy-nature/6631782735.htmltext2018-07-01T08:56:17-07:00<![CDATA[mature m activity partner for the same (auburn)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/act/d/mature-activity-partner-for/6631727661.html
2018-07-01T08:21:46-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/act/d/mature-activity-partner-for/6631727661.htmltext2018-07-01T08:21:46-07:00<![CDATA[Kayaking in and around Tacoma (Tacoma)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/act/d/kayaking-in-and-around-tacoma/6631750260.html
2018-07-01T08:16:06-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/act/d/kayaking-in-and-around-tacoma/6631750260.htmltext2018-07-01T08:16:06-07:00<![CDATA[Mens Golf Group (Puget Sound)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/act/d/mens-golf-group/6631736202.html
2018-07-01T07:57:27-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/act/d/mens-golf-group/6631736202.htmltext2018-07-01T07:57:27-07:00<![CDATA[Female walking partner (Olympia)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/act/d/female-walking-partner/6626343462.html
2018-07-01T06:04:49-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/act/d/female-walking-partner/6626343462.htmltext2018-07-01T06:04:49-07:00<![CDATA[old and chubby on a bike (n.seattle/ shoreline)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/old-and-chubby-on-bike/6631712347.html
2018-07-01T00:21:23-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/old-and-chubby-on-bike/6631712347.htmltext2018-07-01T00:21:23-07:00<![CDATA[Activity Partner to Travel Vegas, Hike Zion Bryce]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/activity-partner-to-travel/6631467649.html
2018-06-30T17:02:10-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/activity-partner-to-travel/6631467649.htmltext2018-06-30T17:02:10-07:00<![CDATA[Looking for Texas holdem players for League. (Online)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/looking-for-texas-holdem/6631422180.html
2018-06-30T16:02:20-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/looking-for-texas-holdem/6631422180.htmltext2018-06-30T16:02:20-07:00<![CDATA[Meditation Practice for Men]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/meditation-practice-for-men/6631387220.html
2018-06-30T14:59:54-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/see/act/d/meditation-practice-for-men/6631387220.htmltext2018-06-30T14:59:54-07:00<![CDATA[Attack on Titan Season 3 Viewing Party (Federal Way)]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/act/d/attack-on-titan-season-3/6631327800.html
2018-06-30T14:09:33-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/act/d/attack-on-titan-season-3/6631327800.htmltext2018-06-30T14:09:33-07:00<![CDATA[july 4 th Lake Boren companionship]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/act/d/july-4-th-lake-boren/6631166975.html
2018-06-30T11:15:27-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/est/act/d/july-4-th-lake-boren/6631166975.htmltext2018-06-30T11:15:27-07:00<![CDATA[looking for tennis partner or more sport activity]]>
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/act/d/looking-for-tennis-partner-or/6631167810.html
2018-06-30T11:12:18-07:00en-uscopyright 2018 craigslisthttps://seattle.craigslist.org/est/act/d/looking-for-tennis-partner-or/6631167810.htmltext2018-06-30T11:12:18-07:00
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闪卓博识 – 官方网站
http://www.shanzhuoboshi.com
在这里你将学会如何使用及精通闪光灯，利用闪光灯你可以拍出优秀的相片Fri, 27 Feb 2015 22:26:57 +0000zh-CNhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6闪卓博识谢幕
http://www.shanzhuoboshi.com/blog/2013/12/31/29904.html
http://www.shanzhuoboshi.com/blog/2013/12/31/29904.html#commentsTue, 31 Dec 2013 01:04:36 +0000http://www.shanzhuoboshi.com/?p=299042009年，我开办了闪卓博识中国网站，想通过这个平台跟讲汉语的朋友分享我对离机闪光灯布光的热爱。那个时候学习用闪光灯布光的资源还不多，汉语资源就更少了。而且，网上高质量的免费资源也很匮乏。
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Sospc
https://sospc.name
Il y a toujours une solution.Sun, 01 Jul 2018 06:47:24 +0000fr-FRhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6https://sospc.name/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fav3.pngSospc
https://sospc.name
323256618684Logiciel en bref : Anyburn, un logiciel de gravure polyvalent à découvrir.
https://sospc.name/anyburn/
https://sospc.name/anyburn/#commentsSun, 01 Jul 2018 06:45:07 +0000https://sospc.name/?p=61219Merci à vous de suivre le flux Rss de www.sospc.name. ;o)<
Les éditeurs de logiciels de gravure payants ont du souci à se faire vu les nombreux softs gratuits proposés. Je vous parle aujourd’hui d’AnyBurn, une alternative intéressante. Je l’ai écrit à plusieurs reprises, j’ai longtemps utilisé Néro qui a été un incontournable dans ce domaine au début des années 2000. Mais il faut le reconnaître, bien que ses qualités n’ont jamais été remises en cause, la complexité de l’interface au fil des nouvelles versions et le changement de modèle économique en ont rebuté plus d’un. Oui, la version gratuite s’est vu allégée au fil du temps de ses principales fonctionnalités, puis son développement a été arrêté, ajoutée à cela une gamme commençant à 80€, il était logique que l’éditeur perde la faveur du grand public. Il ne faut pas oublier que les moyens de stockage des données évoluant, les utilisateurs […]
]]>https://sospc.name/anyburn/feed/1461219Limitation à 80 Km/h au lieu de 90 : avez-vous mis à jour votre GPS ?
https://sospc.name/limitation-80-kmh-mise-jour-gps/
https://sospc.name/limitation-80-kmh-mise-jour-gps/#commentsSat, 30 Jun 2018 05:30:31 +0000https://sospc.name/?p=66159Merci à vous de suivre le flux Rss de www.sospc.name. ;o)<
Que cela nous plaise ou non, à partir du 1er Juillet 2018, des centaines de milliers de kilomètres de routes verront leur limitation être abaissée à 80 Km/h. Sauf que c’est bien beau tout cela, mais avez-vous pensé ou prévu de mettre à jour votre GPS ? J’ai été surpris par le chiffre : ce changement de limitation va affecter 400 000 kilomètres de routes, 40% du réseau ! ( source Garmin ) Partant de là, même si vous n’êtes pas un grand voyageur, il y a fort à parier que vous allez emprunter de nombreuses voies qui auront changé de limitation près de chez vous. Le problème est que la mise à jour d’un GPS risquent d’être payante pour une grande partie d’entre vous… Eh oui, et votre destin va être scellé en fonction du type de Gps […]
]]>https://sospc.name/limitation-80-kmh-mise-jour-gps/feed/2866159[Abonnés] Une société propose 10 Go de stockage gratuit dans le cloud à vie, cela vous intéresse ?
https://sospc.name/10-go-cloud-a-vie/
https://sospc.name/10-go-cloud-a-vie/#commentsThu, 28 Jun 2018 05:45:23 +0000https://sospc.name/?p=66083Merci à vous de suivre le flux Rss de www.sospc.name. ;o)<
Le Cloud est devenu omniprésent dans notre vie numérique. Je ne suis personnellement pas très enthousiaste à l’idée de stocker des données sur des serveurs étrangers, mais si vous avez besoin de partager des fichiers cela dépanne bien. Je vous propose de découvrir un tout nouveau service. Je suis sûr que l’accroche ( volontaire….) des 10 Go de stockage offerts a fait bondir certains d’entre vous. Je vous le dis tout de suite, ce n’est pas un titre trompeur : cette société qui a lancé son service en Septembre 2017, propose réellement cette capacité et à vie. Oui on trouve déjà des concurrents connus qui vous offrent du stockage sans débourser un seul centime, 2 et 5 Go avec respectivement DropBox et Onedrive, mais 10 Go c’est bien mieux… Oui, je sais ce que certains vont dire, Gmail propose 15 […]
]]>https://sospc.name/10-go-cloud-a-vie/feed/2066083[Abonnés] L’offre premium d’Sospc a 2 mois : bilan.
https://sospc.name/offre-premium-2-mois-bilan/
https://sospc.name/offre-premium-2-mois-bilan/#commentsTue, 26 Jun 2018 04:43:33 +0000https://sospc.name/?p=66007Merci à vous de suivre le flux Rss de www.sospc.name. ;o)<
Cela fait un peu plus de deux mois maintenant que l’offre premium, l’abonnement de soutien à Sospc, a démarré. Je vous dis où on en est précisément aujourd’hui. J’aime bien les comptes ronds et je pensais vous annoncer que nous étions arrivés au palier suivant, ce n’est pas encore le cas malheureusement. J’en profite pour vous remercier à nouveau pour votre soutien financier et vos mails sympathiques réguliers qui me demandent comment je vais et comment se porte Sospc. Je dois dire pour être tout à fait honnête avec vous que je suis un petit peu déçu. Certes, je ne m’attendais pas à 1000 abonnés, j’ai ( encore…) les pieds sur terre , mais à partir du moment où il y a 750 abonnés à la newsletter, je pensais que parmi ces personnes, un grand nombre d’entre elles […]
]]>https://sospc.name/offre-premium-2-mois-bilan/feed/2166007Amazon Echo / Echo Dot : test du Kit d’éclairage Philips Hue.
https://sospc.name/amazon-echo-kit-philips-hue/
https://sospc.name/amazon-echo-kit-philips-hue/#commentsSun, 24 Jun 2018 06:30:42 +0000https://sospc.name/?p=65568Merci à vous de suivre le flux Rss de www.sospc.name. ;o)<
Je vous ai fait découvrir il y a une semaine le nouvel assistant Amazon Echo deuxième génération. Je poursuis aujourd’hui mon délire avec le test du kit Philips Hue livré avec deux ampoules. Je vous annonce d’emblée la bonne nouvelle, ce kit fonctionne très bien, et avant que les ronchons râlent, je vous dis tout de suite qu’il vous permet de gérer jusqu’à 50 ampoules ! Il y a donc de quoi faire, je ne connais que deux endroits où l’on utilise autant d’ampoules, la villa de Macron et celle d’Azamos. Déjà, pour commencer, si vous pensez que commander par la voix son éclairage est une une fonctionnalité gadget, inutile de poursuivre la lecture de cet article. Oui, on peut parler de technologie non indispensable, mais c’est comme tout, c’est la façon de s’en servir qui définit son utilité. […]
]]>https://sospc.name/amazon-echo-kit-philips-hue/feed/465568Internet en vacances : transformez votre téléphone en Box !
https://sospc.name/transformer-smartphone-box/
https://sospc.name/transformer-smartphone-box/#commentsSat, 23 Jun 2018 06:24:05 +0000https://sospc.name/?p=65542Merci à vous de suivre le flux Rss de www.sospc.name. ;o)<
Vous êtes en déplacement pour des raisons professionnelles ou personnelles, vous souhaitez utiliser votre ordinateur portable et là, patatra, trouver un réseau Wifi gratuit ou pas trop cher (et fiable…) c’est vraiment la galère. Sauf que vous n’y pensez pas, mais votre téléphone mobile peut vous être d’une très grande utilité. On en parle aujourd’hui. C’est fou le nombre de Gigas qui sont compris dans nos offres mobiles de nos jours. C’est bien simple, il y a quelques années je n’avais qu’un tout petit giga, mais désormais les forfaits 20 Gigas sont devenus la norme minimale, et les promos pour les 30 et 50 Gigas pullulent ! On en trouve bien évidemment des plus costaux, mais attention suivant l’opérateur vous aurez des surprises, si c’est pour avoir 100 Gigas ou plus et ne pas pouvoir se connecter ou avoir un […]
]]>https://sospc.name/transformer-smartphone-box/feed/1465542Firefox, présentation de deux Thèmes sombres pour améliorer le confort de lecture, par Mia.
https://sospc.name/themes-sombres-firefox/
https://sospc.name/themes-sombres-firefox/#commentsFri, 22 Jun 2018 06:03:53 +0000https://sospc.name/?p=65710Merci à vous de suivre le flux Rss de www.sospc.name. ;o)<
Bonjour à tous, j’ai posté dernièrement sur le Forum dans la section « Vos trucs et astuces » une petite trouvaille que je regrette de n’avoir pas découverte plus tôt. A la demande d’AZAMOS, j’en ai fait un article pour Sospc afin que vous soyez plus nombreux à en profiter. Ce sera donc très court car il n’y a pas matière à en écrire des pages. Je ne sais pas vous, mais je trouve les fonds blancs agressifs pour les yeux. J’avais bien tenté un réglage des couleurs dans les paramètres de Firefox, mais ça ne fonctionnait pas vraiment bien. Ensuite j’ai cherché dans les extensions, mais même les thèmes complets ne changent que la couleur des onglets et de la barre de recherche, et beaucoup ne sont pas adaptés à la version Quantum. J’ai fini par trouver deux extensions qui […]
]]>https://sospc.name/themes-sombres-firefox/feed/1565710Amazon Echo : comment remplacer le mot d’activation Alexa par Amazon, Echo ou Ordinateur.
https://sospc.name/amazon-echo-remplacer-alexa/
https://sospc.name/amazon-echo-remplacer-alexa/#commentsThu, 21 Jun 2018 06:14:57 +0000https://sospc.name/?p=65660Merci à vous de suivre le flux Rss de www.sospc.name. ;o)<
Didpoy m’a demandé ces jours-ci si le mot clé d’activation ‘ Alexa ‘ pouvait être changé. Je lui ai manifestement répondu un peu trop vite par la négative car j’ai trouvé par hasard une petite astuce pour le changer mais bon, pas de quoi pavoiser le choix reste vraiment très limité… Je vous ai présenté récemment l’assistant vocal Amazon Echo que j’ai adoré tester. Le mot clé qui permet d’interagir avec cette intelligence artificielle est ‘ Alexa ‘. C’est bien beau tout ça, mais qu’arriverait-il si vous ou une personne de votre entourage s’appelait Alexa, Alex ou tout autre prénom phonétiquement très proche ? Je suppose que c’est sûrement pour cela qu’Amazon permet sa modification. Il y a deux possibilités : soit vous l’effectuez en ligne depuis votre Pc, mais le choix proposé sera seulement Amazon ou Echo, soit vous utilisez […]
]]>https://sospc.name/amazon-echo-remplacer-alexa/feed/265660Linux : découvrez le mode persistant de la distribution MX 17, par Didier.
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https://sospc.name/mode-persistant-mx-17/#commentsWed, 20 Jun 2018 05:46:32 +0000https://sospc.name/?p=65197Merci à vous de suivre le flux Rss de www.sospc.name. ;o)<
J’affectionne tout particulièrement le mode LIVE pour utiliser Linux. Habituellement, l’extinction du PC supprime toutes modifications effectuées sur le système : changement fond écran, personnalisation du navigateur, création de fichiers ou dossiers, etc… La distribution MX Linux, dont je vous avait parlé en 2016, permet grâce à un mode « persistant » efficace de stocker vos préférences, de conserver vos modifications à l’extinction de la machine, à chaque redémarrage sur votre clé USB Live, on retrouve sa configuration modifiée……………sympa, non ? => pas d’installation => pas de dual-boot (bien que ça reste un excellent choix) => pas d’utilisation en Virtual Box et tout ça en français !! Suivez le guide pour l’installation en mode texte. Au démarrage sur la clé et sur laquelle on a « gravé » l’iso de la MX 17 : https://mxlinux.org/download-links Sélectionner 2e choix : Snapshot Customize Boot ( text menus ). Sélectionner 23 French. Nombre de colonnes : faire Entrée. […]
]]>https://sospc.name/mode-persistant-mx-17/feed/765197Amazon Echo, test de l’assistant personnel dont vous ne pourrez plus vous passer.
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https://sospc.name/amazon-echo/#commentsSun, 17 Jun 2018 05:36:35 +0000https://sospc.name/?p=65306Merci à vous de suivre le flux Rss de www.sospc.name. ;o)<
Cela fait deux ans qu’Amazon Echo existe. Si vous n’en avez pas entendu beaucoup parlé jusqu’ici c’est parce que la première génération était en anglais et moins aboutie. La deuxième génération est désormais disponible dans la langue de molière et je dois dire que j’ai eu un coup de cœur. Je vous dis tout. Pour être tout à fait précis Amazon Echo est développé depuis fin 2014, on comprend mieux ainsi pourquoi l’application est si évoluée. J’ai lu quelques articles / tests ces jours-ci et je les ai globalement trouvés sévères. On n’essaie pas de vous vendre de l’intelligence artificielle au sens stricte du terme, il ne faut pas tout confondre. Pour un prix de base de 99€ ( et actuellement en promo à moitié prix 49€, édit du 18/06…la promo est déjà finie, certaines réfs sont déjà en rupture […]
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MediumSat, 09 Jun 2018 16:46:34 GMT<![CDATA[Apple Dev Guild Week]]>
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https://medium.com/p/f5981fe525a4Mon, 04 Jun 2018 23:55:00 GMT2018-06-04T23:55:00.331ZSwift Adoption
The team of developers that works on our iPhone and Apple Watch app spends the majority of its time working on feature development during the year. However, for a week in April the Apple Dev Guild had the opportunity to focus on platform health and the future of what writing iPhone and Watch apps looks like at Strava. Until this year writing iOS and WatchOS apps at Strava has meant writing entirely Objective-C. As a guild and as an organization we determined that it was important to begin our shift to Swift.
Why Swift? Why now?
Swift is a fast, safe, modern programming language. Swift was a fresh start for Apple. Unlike Objective-C, which comes with the baggage of being incrementally built on top of C, was designed from the ground up with features such as strict type safety and succinctness that help prevent programmer error, ease in maintenance, and let the programmer focus on logic and business rules.
Swift is the standard for writing iOS apps, partially because Apple declared it the official language, but also because it’s effective. Programmers are using it, it is the fastest growing programming language overall, and we’re at the stage where many iOS programmers have only ever written Swift. As a growing company we get candidates all the time that have only written Swift, which is perfectly fine with us since we tend to believe that being an effective iOS programmer is more about knowing the platform and having strong software engineering fundamentals. However, it was clear to us that in order to attract engineers we needed to evolve.
Strava’s iOS codebase is 7 years old and is almost entirely Objective-C. Swift has been around for years. Why hadn’t we really started adopting Swift until this year? At Strava we pride ourselves on adopting a healthy and reasonable mix of bleeding edge technologies and tried and true solutions. We actually did try out Swift in the early days, mostly experimentally, but every Swift release resulted in breaking API changes that just left a bad taste in our mouth. We witnessed several situations where other companies had to repeatedly rewrite their apps written in early versions of Swift and had a hard time coping with API changes across Xcode releases. As time went by and our codebase grew substantially we just simply didn’t risk making the switch, at least until the benefits started to clearly outweigh the disadvantages.
By the time Swift 4 was released it seemed like its maturity was commensurate with ours and we decided to dive fully in. As a guild we spent some time during the latter half of 2017 ensuring that we were all roughly on the same page as far as technical aptitude in Swift so that engineers could review each other’s code without getting completely lost. At the start of 2018 we decided that all new files should be written in Swift. We have a long way to go, but as of this writing our codebase is approximately 6% Swift and 94% Objective-C. That may not seem like much, but in a codebase of thousands of files and hundreds of thousands of lines of code going from zero Swift to just over 6% this year is a good start.
Building up our infrastructure
We started adopting Swift at the beginning of the year with enough in our toolbox to keep us working without slowing down product development, but we didn’t lay down a lot of ground rules. We trusted that the nature of Swift’s syntax and type safety would be enough to get us going and avoid the need to rely on manually checking a style guide in order to prevent us from shooting ourselves in the foot. We did integrate SwiftLint early on and have adjusted the set of rules we use over time to suit our needs. Developers report that they are pleased that an impartial robot tells them something is wrong with their code at compile-time, rather than getting nitpicked by their colleagues in pull requests.
Xcode 9.3 and Swift 4.1 Update
Guild week coincided nicely with the release of Xcode 9.3 and Swift 4.1. We spent some time ensuring that our existing Swift code was Swift 4.1 compatible and we updated our project settings to take advantage of the language update.
Swift dependency injection with Swinject
We’ve used Typhoon as our dependency injection framework on iOS for many years and it’s served us well. Although Typhoon supports Swift, we’ve viewed our Swift adoption as an opportunity to try out new things. During guild week we gave Swinject a try as a lightweight, pure Swift alternative to Typhoon.
BDD with Quick and Nimble
Behavior driven development offers an appealing refinement to TDD that can help organize thinking around testing the behavior of your application, especially when compared with traditional unit testing practices. BDD is used widely by the Web guild and we have used both Cedar and Kiwi in the past at Strava in Objective-C, but we kept returning to regular XCTestCases. BDD in Swift regains some of the elegance lost in BDD in Objective-C, so we decided to give it another shot by integrating Quick and Nimble. Quick is similar to RSpec in that it has helped us write more understandable and thorough tests.
Miscellany
By the time guild week had started in April we were already habitually writing Swift, so the entire focus that week wasn’t just on further Swift adoption. We had a growing laundry list of improvements we hoped to make across the app and across our development toolchain, so we set out to accomplish some of them while we could devote a relatively large chunk of time.
Some of these improvements included:
Migrating from HockeyApp to Crashlytics
Automating integration of internal Cocoapod updates
Updated our iPhone recording code to use the modernized Strava for Apple Watch recording code
Added flexibility to our internal URL routing mechanism
Looking forward
Strava’s second guild week is on the horizon and the Apple Dev Guild is taking some inspiration from the Android guild’s modularization efforts. We’re going to largely focus on modularizing our codebase further with the goals of establishing an architecture that is easier and less brittle to work with. We have some of this architecture in place already and it’s shown to help make working in a large code base feel small and manageable again. Aside from a qualitative improvement in coding confidence we want to establish empirically that these efforts are worth our time. We’ll begin tracking and analyzing build and test times. Alongside our Swift adoption our hope is that a more modular architecture leads to an more stable, more testable, and faster app.
Apple Dev Guild Week was originally published in strava-engineering on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
]]><![CDATA[Time to Learn React!]]>
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https://medium.com/p/e207ca12ad57Mon, 21 May 2018 16:33:50 GMT2018-05-21T16:33:50.831ZWeb Guild Week at Strava
The web guild at Strava is responsible for maintaining and improving the Ruby/Rails/JavaScript/CSS platform, processes, and culture. We believe that an up-to-date, modern web platform is not only more secure and faster, but also makes our engineers more productive and happier. As part of a company wide Guild Week, during the week of April 2nd all of our web engineers took time off from their regularly scheduled product work to focus solely on learning React.
jQuery, Backbone, and CoffeeScript — oh my!
Strava’s main monolithic Rails application began its life over 9 years ago. At that time functional and immutable JavaScript was not in vogue, libraries like React and Redux did not exist, and CSS modules were not a thing. In the early days of Strava we used jQuery and over time, as our application grew, we adopted CoffeeScript and Backbone. Since then, our JavaScript stack has fallen behind the times. Compared to new versions of the Javascript language and new front-end application paradigms, our Javascript stack is brittle and difficult to work with or feel excited about. Near the end of last year we decided to experiment with a few of the newest front-end languages and libraries in order to select a set of tools that would allow us to continue to meet our product goals and stay nimble and reactive to the latest advancements in front-end development.
We developed a simple rubric for evaluating our options and then selected some engineers to split off into teams and develop a proof of concept login view using each of the technologies we were evaluating. We then came together at the end of the experiment, discussed our findings, and, as you may have guessed, ended up choosing React on ES6.
At the time of this decision there were only a handful of web engineers that conceptually understood React and we hadn’t made many of our most important technical and best practice decisions yet. How were we going to test our code? Would we be using Redux? Were we going to use CSS modules? How would we integrate with existing code and our existing Rails application? How would we go about migrating our old CoffeeScript code over to React? How would a new engineer at Strava become proficient in React and its associated technologies?
Over the next few weeks a group of Strava engineers, dubbed “The React Working Group”, integrated React into our Strava Local Rails app. This app is independent of our monolith and was a good candidate for continuing to develop our ideas and understanding of this new set of tools. During that time we answered some of the most basic questions and developed some initial best practices. We were going to use Jest for testing, we were not going to use Redux yet, CSS modules were a go, and we would upgrade our apps to Rails 4.2 in order to use the Webpacker Gem for easy integration with webpack.
The complicating factor was that our main Rails application (www.strava.com) was running Rails 3.2 so we needed to make a very concerted effort to speed up our upgrade plans. I can write a whole other blog post series on upgrading our Rails application, but we’ll stick with React for this post. The summary is that we did it. The Rails 4.0 upgrade was by far the most difficult part and took over a month to complete. The 4.1 and 4.2 upgrades each took about two weeks and included backwards-compatible development work and deployment. We did not have to roll-back any deploys so we considered this a massive success.
Rails 4.0 and 4.1 upgrades rolled out within the last two weeks from the @StravaEng web engineers. Time for a celebration and onwards to Rails 4.2!
At this point we felt that we had a sufficient starting base from which we could begin adopting React as our primary frontend framework. The problem, of course, was that we had a lot of engineers that knew very little about ES6, React, Jest, Webpack, and CSS modules — let alone how all of these new tools would interact with our existing Rails app.
Enter guild week. Guild week was a perfect opportunity to spend 100% of our time focused entirely on learning these new tools, continuing to develop our best practices, and building a knowledge base so that future employees would be able to learn to use React at Strava quickly. The goal at the end of this week was not to have some percentage of our main Rails app rewritten in React. Instead, we wanted every engineer in the web guild to understand React code and concepts and feel comfortable reviewing ES6 and JSX. The ideal outcome was that going forward the entire guild would agree that all new JavaScript code would be written in React and that over time we would refactor existing backbone views and models into React.
We spent the first few days of the week working through the Web Bos React for Beginners course. This got everyone up to speed with basic ES6, JSX, and React. We then spent the rest of the week writing actual code, comparing results, and learning some more advanced concepts. There was no pressure to produce production level code. If it took one engineer longer to work through the basic React course than another engineer, that was completely okay.
Throughout the week we also organized some hour-long presentations from the React Working Group members. These sessions were recorded so that future employees could follow along and get caught up. For example, we organized one session on Jest/Testing and another on CSS Modules.
When we actually dove into code we constrained ourselves to a set list of some smaller views/projects and purposefully duplicated each others work. We wanted to be able to compare implementations so that we could learn and develop consistent practices going forward.
Are We There Yet?
React week was a great success. The team benefited greatly from being able to take a full week off regular work and just learn. Ultimately this dedicated learning time will result in long term productivity, reliability, and confidence gains. Even if all of us don’t immediately go off and start writing React components, we will be able to more confidently review code and assess technical tradeoffs as we continue to build out our tooling and infrastructure.
There are some things we could have done better. We should have done more to plan and organize our learning sessions and we should have done a better job of setting up some of the basic tooling and integrations with our web app ahead of time. Part of the reason we weren’t as prepared is that we had just finished our Rails 4.2 upgrade and had not had time to do as much setup as we would have liked.
In the following weeks we have made additional progress. We have a full “Getting Started in JavaScript” guide which summarizes each of the tools and best practices we have adopted — along with links to the recorded guild week presentations. We have fully integrated linting and testing of JavaScript and CSS into our CI pipeline. And we continue to make improvements to our deployment and development pipelines: for example by de-duping and better organizing our production JavaScript assets.
We’re excited for the future of JavaScript at Strava! And we’re really looking forward to the next Guild week. If you’re interested in joining the web guild and getting to participate in the next two web guild weeks we’ll have this year, we are always hiring web engineers. Check out our open positions here or reach out to me directly @panthomakos.
Time to Learn React! was originally published in strava-engineering on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
]]><![CDATA[Android Guild Week: Modularizing our App]]>
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https://medium.com/p/924ed49b668cMon, 30 Apr 2018 22:57:26 GMT2018-04-30T23:13:54.709ZThe Android team at Strava tries to maintain a healthy level of refactoring in conjunction with feature development throughout the year. However, earlier this month, all Android engineers had the opportunity to focus solely on platform health for an entire week (see our post about Guild Weeks for the history). After reviewing potential areas on which to focus, we decided to spend the week dividing our codebase into functional modules. This post reviews our reasoning, approach and outcomes.
Why create more modules?
The Android codebase is approximately 6.5 years old and started, as most projects do, with a single module (now named handset). Over the years we added a few new modules, but the majority of our code was still concentrated in handset. With improvements to the Android Gradle Plugin (AGP) such as build caching by module and parallel compilation, we set out to modularize our codebase with the following goals:
make the project more readable and less tightly coupled
increase build speed
enable more efficient development iterations (explained later)
Prerequisites
Leading up to Guild Week, we agreed it was important to establish some benchmarks and build tools to track our progress. To address this, we added 2 items to our gradle configuration:
simple code distribution counts — we wrote a basic gradle task that runs cloc locally to give a snapshot of distribution across modules
Defining the work
We follow a Scrum process at Strava, so we wrote stories to extract different pieces of our app into new modules. Some examples include:
Create a Challenges module — the Challenges feature is fairly self-contained and seemingly easy to extract
Create a Test Utilities module — we had some test code duplicated across modules and it made sense to move it to a common location that was reusable by all
Create an Authorization module — if we extract the login flow to a separate module, engineers can assemble mini-apps during feature development that allow focused iteration. For example, an engineer building new views for our Clubs module could deploy a “Clubs” app that consists of the authorization, clubs and core modules. This should build and deploy in a fraction of the total handset build.
With our benchmarks established and a week ahead of us, we divvied up the stories and charged forward.
One step at a time
We all started by creating new, empty modules and then proceeded to extract code out of handset into the new modules. This is also when we really started to shine a light on years of accumulated complexities. Two examples highlight the challenges we faced:
Authorization
As mentioned earlier, we knew creating an authorization module would be a big win. The path to extract that code unfolded with the following steps:
getAthlete() — In our codebase, the authorization process revolves around the Athlete class. In the past year, we had already moved a lot of Athlete code from our handset module to an athlete module, but had not yet extracted the fundamental getAthlete() method that queries our API, which is a key step in the authorization flow.
Push notification settings coupling — When we tried to extract getAthlete(), we saw that the completion callback method syncs push notification settings to our API. Unfortunately, our notification settings code resided in handset and was tightly coupled with several classes there. So we set out to create a notifications module and extract that.
Pencils down — the week ended while we were in the midst of extracting the notification code to a new module. As of this writing, we are finally ready to land those changes.
While we slowly moved the authorization code following the process above, we also built an interim solution to achieve mini-apps:
We added an option to our development menu (not shipped in production builds) that exports preferences and authorization information.
We introduced a new launcher module that consumes the exported preferences and runs a given starting Activity.
This allows engineers to deploy a local development app with a subset of the desired modules and authorized access to our test servers.
View complexities
Another issue we encountered during the week was untangling legacy Activity and Fragment implementations. Long ago, we added StravaBaseActivity and StravaBaseFragment classes. They started as simple ways to provide things like lifecycle method performance tracking and basic injection of commonly used interfaces. Over time, these classes grew well beyond their scope and violated the OOP principle of Composition over Inheritance. We have been gradually migrating our view implementations to an MVVM pattern, but during Guild Week we discovered many of the legacy Activities and Fragments were effectively trapped in the handset module due to the extensive dependencies on Base classes. To address this, we migrated what Views we could and made plans to provide much lighter Base classes in a common-ui module which will ease the transition out of handset.
Moving forward
Aforementioned complexities aside, we continued our work toward a more modular codebase and made solid progress throughout the week. The team banded together, reviewing Pull Requests and socializing our process to determine how, when and why we introduce a new module. We also ensured a README file accompanied every module that describes its function and assigns ownership to engineers with expertise.
In addition, we improved our code on several other fronts:
Since we recently increased our minSdkVersion, we were able to move our images to webp and reduce our APK footprint.
We deleted a lot of unused build configurations and code from app flavors we had deprecated, simplifying our overall gradle structure.
We consolidated all of our string content to a single module. This drastically reduced the complexity in our translation process and simplified the steps necessary to create a new module.
We successfully created a test-utils Java library module. This consolidated all of our shared test classes to a single module that we can now include with a simple testImplementation project(':test-utils') line in any gradle file.
On Monday, we re-ran our tracking tools to measure the efforts and assess our week.
Drawing Conclusions
We arrived at the following conclusions when the week was over:
Modules and code distribution
We introduced 8 new modules and reduced the percentage of the codebase in handset from 77% to 74%. 3% does not seem like a large amount, but in one week we established momentum behind modularization and arrived at the following general process: move things, see what breaks, untangle, repeat.
Subset of code distribution metrics by module before & after Guild Week
Build Speed
Continuous Integration (CI) build times actually increased by 23%. At first this was alarming, as one of the main reasons we began this process was to decrease time spent waiting for our code to build. However, we dug into the numbers further and discovered that due to the changes in the codebase throughout the week, our CI image was spending a lot of time downloading newly-added dependencies. To address this, we increased the frequency at which we rebuild our CI image and continue to monitor build speed closely. We are also investigating a process to automatically rebuild the image every time new dependencies are introduced, eliminating noise from the speed measurements.
Elapsed build times (pink line) during Guild Week
In addition, our interim solution for mini-apps yielded great results regarding build speed. While not tracked in our CI environment, tests on development machines showed a 4x reduction in build time when deploying a mini-app vs deploying the complete handset APK. This will dramatically speed up the development iterations engineers encounter on a daily basis.
Overall, the team had a great time working together towards a cleaner codebase. We’re actively tracking our progress and are eager to see how much we can achieve before our next Guild Week.
One of our most popular Premium features is Suffer Score, a way to quantify effort during an activity using heart rate data. Although Suffer Score has become a popular feature for providing insights into an activity, it had limitations in providing accurate results across sports and athletes for similar efforts. The main problems were:
The model wasn’t well suited for comparing effort across different sports. Running efforts were scored higher than rides and swims of the same length and intensity. This meant that a similar amount of effort applied to a run would result in a higher Suffer Score than it would have in a ride of a similar duration.
Length of the effort was weighted much more than intensity. Shorter, more intense efforts had lower Suffer Scores than longer, less intense ones even if the shorter effort had a much greater training effect.
Working with Dr. Marco Altini, we developed a model to generate a new version of Suffer Score, called Relative Effort. This powers new Premium features that provide insight into week-over-week training load. The new model follows the same approach of using time spent in different heart rate zones to score an activity, but differs in a few key ways: it weights intensity of effort more than duration, is better at weighting equivalent efforts across sports, and scores equivalent efforts by different athletes similarly. The result is that Strava athletes are better able to use this metric to compare activity effort across workout types, sport types and even individuals.
Tuning the Model
To calculate Relative Effort, the model takes in a stream of data with an athlete’s heart rate and the corresponding timestamp as inputs. Using the athlete’s max heart rate (either entered by the athlete or estimated), this heart rate data is divided into a number of zones that approximate different levels of cardiovascular intensity. For each heart rate zone, the model applies a coefficient to weight the time spent in that zone. The higher the heart rate zone, the harder the effort, and a higher coefficient to more heavily weight time spent in that zone.
To achieve our goal of providing similar values for athletes producing similar efforts, we leveraged Strava’s rich data set to find a group of activities from athletes giving a roughly equivalent effort. To tune on a subset of activities from thousands of different athletes, we made the assumption that Athlete A giving an all-out effort should expend an equal amount of stress/effort as Athlete B, even if the athletes have different absolute fitness levels. These two athletes should then have similar Relative Effort values. After testing 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances, we settled on using 10k running race efforts to tune the coefficients applied to each zone. Running removes much of the variability associated with sports like cycling, where drafting and coasting can result in significant changes in effort and heart rate. The 10k distance is short enough that an athlete is consistently in a high heart rate zone, yet long enough for heart rate data to settle into a consistent pattern and avoid the noise often found in shorter events.
With a large subset of 10k running races on Strava, we iterated through thousands of different coefficient combinations for each heart rate zone, with the goal of minimizing variance of Relative Effort values from our data set. By minimizing the variance on a set of equivalent efforts, we sought to increase the precision of the model and rate equivalent efforts equally. We used the coefficient of variation (standard deviation / mean) to measure variance in order to control for the effect of increasing values when testing higher coefficients. We were able to decrease the coefficient of variation from 0.44 from the original coefficients to 0.39, a 12% improvement. This decrease in variance will improve the accuracy of the Relative Effort model and give our athletes a better representation of their efforts.
Extending the model to different sports
The second objective of rebuilding Relative Effort was to better approximate efforts across activities. To do this, we used activities from Olympic distance triathlons as a way to find equivalent efforts to tune the model across sports. Although not perfect in terms of athletes giving equal effort in each leg, we think that in aggregate those activities should give us a reasonably hard effort for comparison. This was particularly valuable to validate using a lower set of heart rate zones for cycling activities, and a lower max heart rate for swim activities.
To make Relative Effort scores comparable between run and ride, we compared running and cycling activities from the Olympic distance triathlon dataset to view an approximation of the values using the new ride zones. The ride zones are relatively lower than run, as cycling heart rates are lower than weight-bearing activities like running. We found a median score of 211 for run, and 190 for ride. Even though the ride median is slightly lower than the run median, we’re comfortable with this because a cycling effort during a triathlon is usually submax to save some energy for the run.
We wanted to make sure we had a good approximation between ride and run before we moved on to swimming. Heart rate based training isn’t as common for swimming, and literature for swim heart rate zones isn’t as well defined as run and ride. Additionally, swimming max heart rate has been described as 10–12 beats per minute lower than other activities. Given the non-weight-bearing nature of swimming, we used cycling zones and tested a mix of lower max heart rates and a lower lactate threshold heart rate. We settled on using cycling heart rate zones with a max heart rate 12 beats lower than the recorded value, based on comparing the Relative Effort distributions from swim, ride, and run legs of the triathlon data set.
For Strava’s 20 other supported activity types, there isn’t extensive research on relative heart rate differences between activities, so we assigned the activities either run or ride HR zones. This is roughly based on whether the sport is weight-bearing and bipedal (Nordic ski, hike) in which case we assigned the run zones, or is not weight-bearing (Windsurf, handcycle, kayak) and has lower expected heart rates, and applied the cycling zones.
Leveraging Strava’s extensive activity dataset, we were able to tune and extend Relative Effort to better quantify Strava athletes’ efforts, in turn powering a compelling new product for our athletes to help guide their training.
Thanks to Tommy Gaidus, Ethan Hollinshead, Kyle Yugawa, Varun Pemmaraju, and J Evans for their significant contributions and guidance on this project.
]]><![CDATA[Guild Week at Strava]]>
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https://medium.com/p/8edc1d7b5274Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:18:59 GMT2018-04-12T16:17:09.126ZRecently, the Strava Engineering team took a weeklong break from regular product work to focus attention on our core technology platforms. We coined this effort Guild Week. Before explaining Guild Week, it’d be useful to understand what a “Guild” is at Strava.
A Brief History of Guilds at Strava
Like most software companies, Strava started off with a single product development team, consisting of engineers, product managers, and designers. Engineers and designers were “free agents”, and worked on whatever project was highest priority. Eventually, we reached a point where that single team became unwieldy to manage. Product managers couldn’t plan for the medium / long term because they couldn’t count on having engineering and design support. Engineers couldn’t develop expertise in specific areas of the product, and also didn’t have the time to make longer-term investments in more complex product features.
To solve this problem, we split product development into what we called “vertical teams” — smaller teams comprised of mobile and web engineers, designers, analysts, and a product manager that each focused on one aspect of Strava’s product. These teams are relatively stable — we have had Growth and Premium vertical teams for over two years.
Of course, any team structure represents a compromise. In our case, the vertical team structure split iOS, Android, and Web engineers across multiple teams, which made it difficult to maintain consistency and cohesion across technology platforms. To counter this problem, we created a secondary team structure called Guilds. Each iOS, Android, and Web engineer became a member of their respective Guild in addition to their vertical team.
The Guilds are responsible for their technical platform: onboarding new engineers in that platform; keeping the platform current with the latest technologies; maintaining consistent design patterns across each codebase; and teaching one another about best practices.
Guild Work
We try to spend 10% of engineering time working on Guild projects. Tackling larger Guild projects is challenging when each engineer in the Guild is also responsible for projects on their vertical team. Guild work is of strategic importance to Strava — a healthy codebase enables us to build great products, and keeping our technology stack up-to-date ensures that our engineers are developing skills in modern systems and frameworks. As a result, we decided to supplement the 10% ongoing time with a series of Guild Weeks scheduled throughout the year. During a Guild Week, all engineers devote 100% of their time to their respective platforms. In this blog post series we’ll explore what each of our Guilds did during their first Guild Week of 2018.
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]]><![CDATA[Diversity within Strava’s Engineering Organization]]>
https://medium.com/strava-engineering/diversity-within-stravas-engineering-organization-a48d0a0dd9ed?source=rss----89d4108ce2a3---4
https://medium.com/p/a48d0a0dd9edFri, 23 Feb 2018 18:42:55 GMT2018-03-05T23:54:08.648Zwith contributions from Debbie Ly and the EDIG team
At Strava, we believe that building a diverse and inclusive culture is crucial to bringing out the best in our team.
Creating a safe space fosters a sense of belonging, where all teammates can be more comfortable sharing their ideas and perspectives.
Fostering an environment of inclusion will continue to encourage strong candidates to apply to Strava, expanding our potential talent pool.
Creativity is an essential component of engineering work. A diverse set of experiences and backgrounds expands the knowledge base we draw from, and ultimately inspires inventive solutions.
We will deliver a better product to our athletes if our engineering team more closely matches the world demographic.
These values have always been important to us — a group of volunteers created the original Diversity and Inclusivity Group (DIG) in 2015 to begin advocating for these issues. However, as our company grew larger in size, we needed more firepower to drive all of the improvements that we were constantly discovering. In mid-2017, we formed our Engineering Diversity and Inclusivity Group (EDIG) with a focus of attracting and engaging diverse engineering candidates and employees.
The first initiative of our group involved expanding our talent search to new, diverse talent pools. For example, one of our engineers talked to students at Harvey Mudd about job opportunities at Strava, where over 50% of the computer science graduates are women. Our engineers have also been working with Code2040, an organization focused on creating engineering opportunities for black and latinx students, to mentor fellows from underrepresented groups in the technology industry.
However, the process of interviewing at technology companies can often be stressful for candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. To combat this, we are beginning to send an informative packet to all candidates before their first interview. The goal is for candidates from any background to start the interview process feeling informed and prepared. Because we believe that having teams with diverse skill sets adds value to our engineering projects, we ask candidates questions that gauge their potential value to Strava outside of purely technical contributions. In doing so, we are able to draw a more holistic picture of what a candidate will add to their prospective team.
Hiring and retention are only the first steps towards our vision of a truly inclusive environment throughout our engineering organization. On an ongoing basis, EDIG members host diversity lunches and actively encourage all employees to join in. During these sessions, participants break out into small groups and engage in a safe conversation around current diversity issues. To incorporate external viewpoints in our way of thinking, we invite prominent speakers who have worked on major diversity initiatives at other technology companies. By encouraging these conversations and creating a safe space for employees to hear out new perspectives and ideas, we can foster a workplace where all voices are heard.
EDIG encourages all engineers within our organization to actively pursue diversity and inclusion. Traditionally, the challenge engineers face when participating in committees outside their core function is that they feel like they are taking time away from their day-to-day projects to work on something that is not universally seen as directly advancing their engineering career. At Strava, we explicitly encourage and support all engineers to dedicate time and energy to make Strava a better company in any way they see fit, including participating in diversity groups and attending diversity/inclusion conferences and talks. To start, we have seen more people throughout our organization gathering diversity data, scheduling lunchtime talks on important issues, and improving other parts of our hiring process.
From our internal surveys, we see an 18% year-over-year increase on the belief that Strava values diversity. In the past year, we’ve hired ten women and nine people of color to join our team. We have made good progress in 2017, but our team continues to explore other ways we can further improve. Strava is committed to furthering these principles and building a diverse team in 2018 and beyond. Stay tuned for more updates and learnings from Strava’s EDIG.
]]><![CDATA[Upgrading Kafka at Strava]]>
https://medium.com/strava-engineering/upgrading-kafka-at-strava-fda64bed0504?source=rss----89d4108ce2a3---4
https://medium.com/p/fda64bed0504Mon, 18 Dec 2017 22:34:18 GMT2017-12-19T19:30:14.801ZAbout Me:
My name is Daniel Schofield and I am a Senior at the University of Maryland. I have had the pleasure of interning at Strava on the Infrastructure team for the past 3 months. While I am an avid runner that has used Strava for a while, my interest in working here was also due to my interest in seeing how Strava engineering projects work under the hood.
Interning:
For the first couple weeks of my internship, I was assigned several different tasks to familiarize myself with Strava’s codebase. The biggest of these projects was making updates to the matched runs service, Toucan. This was a great start to my internship. I could immediately see the product impact my changes made, while becoming more comfortable at Strava. I was then assigned my main project — implementing a new system for publishing events with Apache Kafka.
Project Background:
Kafka is a distributed streaming platform, that lets you publish and subscribe to a stream of records.Kafka is heavily used at Strava — it logs the majority of events that happen on the platform, such as changes to activities, segment efforts, and kudos. It also plays an important role in logging client behavior events.
When I arrived at Strava, the majority of events were produced by our Rails front-end that serves API and web traffic. We wanted to improve how we published events to Kafka. Most importantly, we were producing events using an unmaintained Kafka client — poseidon. In addition, as Strava has grown, we have seen a growth in services that want to produce events to Kafka. When upgrading Kafka versions, the broker needs to be updated, followed by the clients. As the number of producers grew, it became more tedious to make all of the associated upgrades. Event logging is very important to many pieces of Strava’s products and we could not tolerate a loss of events, even when updating our logging system.
Theoretically it is easy to upgrade Kafka brokers, but it in practice it can be difficult. For example, attempting to upgrade the Kafka brokers, while supporting older clients, resulted in an increased web error rate — the Kafka client we were using, poseidon, did not handle reduced availability scenarios well. We also wanted be able to use the Kafka official API in Java. Overall, when I arrived there were a multitude of reasons to restructure the architecture of event logging to Kafka.
The Solution:
Several solutions to improve the way events are logged were explored, however, a service as the solution became clear. By putting event logging behind a service, we were able to leverage Thrift client code already in the current Rails codebase. This code easily allows for retries and other settings to be configured when sending requests to the service.
The design of the service focused on creating a single Kafka producer that exposes a Thrift endpoint. Rails first forms a request that includes a batch of events. When the service receives these events, it logs them to Kafka. This architecture is simple and allows for the Java Kafka client to be used when publishing. Additionally, any Thrift client can be used to publish events. Finally, having a single producer makes it easier to update the Kafka version and configuration — with a single event sink.
Through this standardization of a service, Kafka is accessible to any new services that want to produce events with a simple Thrift request, as opposed to having to handle Kafka client configuration. This service can be enhanced to handle extra features such as message validation and any additional logic that could be introduced in the future. The service was then deployed using Marathon to be able to leverage other pre-existing infrastructure such as autoscaling.
Lessons Learned:
Being able to own the development of my own service was helpful for growth as an engineer. Creating my own service allowed me to learn about the open source code that we use at Strava. For example, the application is deployed on Marathon with Docker containers, which gave me insight into container orchestration. Strava also uses linkerd and Zookeeper for load balancing and service discovery, in addition to using Graphite for metrics collection. One of the best things about developing this service was that I was able to gain a sense of how these different technologies interact with one another. Working at Strava, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about technologies I didn’t know existed before I arrived.
Overall Experience:
Interning at Strava was an amazing experience and I am extremely thankful that I had the opportunity to work here. I was able to learn about software and best practices in the industry. It was great to see that even though people have strong opinions on the product, they are still able to make data-driven decisions that focus on what is best for the athlete. While here I also had the opportunity to run my first marathon, California International Marathon, and felt extremely encouraged by the positive culture that is prevalent here. I felt important working on a real project that is deployed in production and actually has an impact on Strava. I appreciated the iterative development that allowed me to grow and become a better developer and a better person.
I would like to thank Jeff Pollard for being my technical mentor, Steve Lloyd for being my manager, and all of the Infrastructure team for supporting me throughout my time here. Go Terps.
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]]><![CDATA[Rebuilding the Segment Leaderboards Infrastructure: Part 4: Accessory Systems]]>
https://medium.com/strava-engineering/rebuilding-the-segment-leaderboards-infrastructure-part-4-accessory-systems-5e98dc9a3d78?source=rss----89d4108ce2a3---4
https://medium.com/p/5e98dc9a3d78Tue, 28 Nov 2017 18:01:01 GMT2017-11-28T18:01:01.492ZOver the past year, the Strava platform team has been working to rebuild the segment leaderboards system. This is the final article in a series of four blog posts detailing that process, and describes how the leaderboards event stream architecture enables simple and easy extensions to the core functionality. For some added context, please read part one, which details the background of the leaderboards system, part two, which distilled the problems of the previous leaderboards systems down to a set of principles a new system should solve, and part three, which describes details of the core leaderboards system.
Accessory Systems
As a quick refresher, part three of this series described a leaderboard architecture in which effort mutations in the Ruby on Rails app were logged to a Kafka topic partitioned by segment and user. Those mutations are consumed by a worker which refreshed effort data from the canonical effort store, and then applied the resulting updates to leaderboards storage.
As a review, here is the existing architecture translating effort mutations into leaderboard updates. Note the “Leaderboards Service API,” which is an RPC service clients make requests through to query the Cassandra leaderboards storage.
While this system is the core of our final leaderboards system, it is far from the entire surface area of the leaderboards service at Strava. In addition to basic leaderboard functionality, the leaderboards service is also responsible for:
Awarding top ten achievements (including KOM/QOM) from efforts on an activity.
Maintaining counts of the total number of efforts ever on a segment, and the total number of unique users who have attempted a segment.
Serving as a base store for dynamically filtered leaderboards (for example: a leaderboard composed only of the other users you are following, or the members of a club).
A naive way to support these features would be to execute queries against Cassandra leaderboard storage:
Achievements — whenever we render an activity’s efforts within the Strava product, query the leaderboard for every segment traversed by that activity to determine if any of the activity’s effort resulted in a top ten.
Counts — whenever we show a leaderboard, fetch all rows from it to determine the count.
Filtered leaderboards — Whenever we need to show a dynamically filtered leaderboard, fetch all rows from the leaderboard and filter them for users which meet the criteria.
While straightforward, querying Cassandra every time is incredibly costly — you may have noticed the phrase “fetch all rows” more than once in the previous paragraph. Full Cassandra table scans are computationally expensive, and time consuming. If we attempted these naive query patterns during regular query load, we would overwhelm our infrastructure and cause undesirable and unpredictable latency for requests.
The next logical step, then, is to denormalize the data these features require into a derivative datasets. These datasets contain precomputed answers to the common questions the above queries aim to answer, giving us predictable performance and predictable latency for read requests.
Replication and Synchronization
Reflecting back on the three features our leaderboards service needs to support, we can classify each access pattern into one of three derivative data sets:
Leaderboard Cache — copy of an often-requested portion of all leaderboards, held in a low latency format (i.e. in-memory), offering quick reads.
Achievements — store of efforts which are within the top 10 of a leaderboard.
Counts — aggregate counts of total efforts and unique number of users seen per leaderboard.
To keep derivative data stores like these in sync, we will want to update them as soon as the leaderboards themselves are updated. To achieve this goal, oftentimes engineers will do the simple and straightforward thing of adding lines of code in the upstream application to update derivative data stores as well. For example, to keep leaderboard aggregate counts in sync we would add code to increment the total effort counter every time a new effort is added or removed from a leaderboard.
This approach may sound straightforward at first, but there is a lot of hidden complexity:
Latency in updating downstream data sets add latency to upstream processing.
Availability of the upstream processing is now tied to availability of the downstream data stores.
Upstream processing is now concerned with proper error-handling/retry/data consistency requirements of downstream data sets.
Added complexity of code, integration, and testing downstream updates within the upstream system.
In nearly all cases, these complications can be avoided by instead architecting your system in a stream processing approach, where changes in the upstream system are asynchronously replicated to downstream ones. In this design, the upstream triggering system logs mutations it is making, then downstream services consume those updates and apply changes to their own data stores. In our implementation, the worker updating leaderboards simply logs leaderboard mutation messages as it updates leaderboards. Downstream clients consume those mutations to keep their derivative data stores in sync.
Derivative Data Sets
In the rest of this article we will summarize how the leaderboards stream processing architecture allowed us to build three derivative data sets. We’ll slowly build out a diagram of the entire leaderboard architecture, showing how all three of the systems fit together as part of the larger whole.
Leaderboard Cache
While Cassandra meets our use case for leaderboard storage quite nicely, due to its data model, it has a limited querying ability. You are not able to craft queries as expressive as those in more traditional RDBMS (such as MySQL). The normal approach to this limitation is to predefine query patterns and denormalize data into separate Cassandra tables, one for each query pattern.
This technique is somewhat challenging for leaderboards. For the dynamic leaderboards, it is prohibitively expensive to materialize all of them in Cassandra. We would be looking at an additional leaderboard per segment for each user that has traversed the segment and each club in which a member has traversed the segment, together ordering on the tens or hundreds of millions. Thus, we have to fetch all efforts from the base leaderboard, and filter them in memory. These are not common requests, but do happen with enough frequency, and are expensive enough to Cassandra, that we wanted to look at ways to limit them to some degree.
Additionally, aside from paginated leaderboard results, the other main query we must fulfill is calculating a user’s ranking on a given leaderboard. Since the ranking is dependent on the number of rows above the user in a given leaderboard, we have to fetch all efforts that are faster than the user’s entry to determine the rank. This could potentially be the entire leaderboard (if the user is in last place), another very expensive operation.
Caching
The solution to this problem was to put a cache in front of Cassandra to serve common leaderboard requests. This cache would hold a subset of frequently requested leaderboards, stored in a data structure to facilitate quick response times. The cache should be able to serve leaderboard requests faster than Cassandra, and could potentially provide a richer querying API to handle those requests without needing a full scan.
Populating the Cache
Populating the cache should be done on a cache miss as seen from leaderboard read requests. On a miss, the client logs a message into a Kafka topic noting the leaderboard which had the cache miss. A downstream consumer (discussed shortly) consumes the cache miss message, and populates the cache by querying for canonical leaderboard data from Cassandra.
You may be wondering why we didn’t craft the cache as a read through cache, where the client queries Cassandra on a miss, and then caches that response as part of the initial read request. The reason is that we actually cache the entire leaderboard (all efforts), not just the specific response for the specific request. And we do not want to introduce latency to the read request to do this cache operation, so instead it is deferred to a out-of-band downstream consumer.
This may see counterintuitive, but it’s important to note that caching specific leaderboard responses is incredibly hard. Leaderboard responses include a ranking value for each effort returned. This is the effort’s ranking in the leaderboard, noting how many faster efforts there are before it. Caching partial sections of leaderboard standings with a ranking is dangerous — because as new efforts are added or removed from the leaderboard, the ranking value for other efforts on the leaderboard change. For example, if I upload a best effort on a segment with 10,000 athletes and I am the new 250th best effort, the remaining 9,750 efforts all need to have their ranking shifted down by one. If we cached portions of leaderboards, on any given best effort mutation we would have to invalidate all partial responses that had their standing changed by that effort. This is certainly possible, but incredibly challenging and untenable.
Caching, and then invalidating, the entire leaderboard on each new best effort mutation is certainly simpler and easier to reason about. Unfortunately, popular (read: large) leaderboards see tens of updates a day, lowering cache hit rate for that class of leaderboard. This is extra-unfortunate since those popular leaderboards are the slowest to query, and then need caching the most.
The ideal solution is to cache the whole leaderboard in a structure which maintains ranking on updates, but allows partial updates as new efforts are added and removed from the leaderboard. This is tricky to do, as cache population due to cache misses needs to be synchronized with these partial updates. If you process them independently, you could end up with inconsistent data. Imagine Cassandra is queried by the actor processing the cache miss, but before the actor can write the leaderboard to cache, an effort is added to that same leaderboard in Cassandra. This effort was added after the first actor queried Cassandra, but since the leaderboard doesn’t exist yet (we are waiting on that actor to process the miss), the separate actor processing the leaderboard update does not apply the change. The first actor processing the miss then writes the leaderboard to cache, and we’ve lost the leaderboard update.
To achieve this synchronization, we rely on our good friend Kafka topic partitioning. Both cache miss messages, along with leaderboard updates, are logged into the same topic partitioned this time by segment and leaderboard type. This ensures that all writes to a particular type of segment leaderboard — both populates and updates — are serialized, processed by no more than one actor at a time.
Adding cache support was as simple as logging both cache misses and leaderboard updates for the new cache worker to consume. The new cache worker components are highlighted in yellow.
Cache Data Store
What data store will work with this caching strategy? Basic object caches, like Memcache, are out, since they do not support partial updates or ordered data structures. What we need is a cache that has slightly richer features and data structures which support partial updates. As it turns out, Redis is a good candidate for this problem.
The Redis sorted set data structure is a natural fit, because it allows us to sort efforts by their elapsed time. However, due to details outside of the scope of this blog post, the actual implementation of leaderboards in Redis required keeping both a sorted set and a hash in order to efficiently implement all needed leaderboard queries. This represented a challenge, as Redis does not have any sort of transaction isolation, and we did not want to use locks, for reasons mentioned in earlier posts in this series.
However, Redis does have the ability to run Lua scripts via an embedded Lua interpreter, and the entire Lua script runs from start to finish atomically on the Redis instance. Leveraging this fact, we were able to write a suite of Lua scripts which atomically update both the sorted set and hash atomically. The cache worker then simply executes these scripts when processing cache miss and leaderboard update messages.
Finally, it’s important to address part one of this series, where we noted Redis was a “bad choice” for storage. We’re less concerned with the poor Redis ops story in this deployment, as all cache data is ephemeral. If our Redis instance crashes, we will lose all cached data, but the leaderboards system will still have high availability — we can read from Cassandra temporarily until a replacement node is back online.
Achievements
To record top ten achievements, a worker consumes leaderboard mutation messages logged by the cache worker, filtering them out for only efforts on either the KOM or QOM (colloquially called XOM) leaderboards. For each XOM effort seen, we query the leaderboard it appears on, to see if the effort is in the top ten results. If it is, we enqueue a job to record the achievement in our Rails app, which owns the display of these achievements.
Why does the worker need to look up the top ten leaderboard results if we have the leaderboard mutation already? The answer is that the leaderboard mutation does not include the ranking of the user on the leaderboard. This was a conscious decision. While calculating such a rank is possible at effort add time to Cassandra, calculating it is prohibitively expensive as it requires counting all the rows for efforts with a elapsed time faster than the effort just inserted. Rather than slow down the workers updating Cassandra, we decided to do this work via a separate worker after the leaderboard has been updated. That downstream worker is then able to query for leaderboards like any other client (using the cache), and only query the top ten results: a much cheaper query than asking for the ranking of the effort on the whole leaderboard.
Logging cache worker cache mutations works as a signal for the achievements worker to check the leaderboard for achievements. The new achievements worker components are highlighted in yellow.
The tradeoff with this approach is a small chance of missed achievements during a high volume of concurrent effort uploads to the same leaderboard. For instance, if I upload an effort that is the new KOM on a segment, but before the worker calculating achievements processes the leaderboard mutation, my friend uploads their effort which is even faster and takes over the KOM. Technically my effort was the KOM, for the brief moment between my effort upload and my friends. However, when achievements worker actually queries for the top ten based on my effort it would see my effort as second place, with my friends effort as the KOM.
This is certainly not ideal, but this situation is very rare. Even if it does occur, most users would be okay (or even in some cases, unaware) they held the XOM for that short amount of time. Additionally, even if they did know they held it, under normal operating conditions they’d have only held the XOM for a second or two, not long enough to really consider themselves the XOM holder with any authority.
Aggregate Counts
As mentioned above, we maintain two aggregate total effort counts on a segment: the number of efforts ever, and the number of distinct users. The old Scala-powered system updated both counts via addEffort or removeEffort calls. The total effort count was implemented as a denormalized Redis counter, while the distinct user count was simply the HLEN of the redis hash per segment.
For the distinct user count, there is no equivalent O(1) HLEN command for Cassandra. We have to use the more expensive COUNT(*) query on the overall the leaderboard. Since this is so much more expensive, we made the decision to denormalize effort counts into another data store, keyed by the segment. For every leaderboard mutation seen on the overall leaderboard, we issue a COUNT(*) command and write the result to the denormalized store. This will obviously calculate counts for every segment in the whole system, even for segments which no client ever queries for, but popular leaderboards see hundreds of requests for their count per day, so the tradeoff is worth it for predictable O(1) read performance.
Total effort counts are more complicated. We cannot simply increment/decrement counts as we consume effort mutation messages, because that operation is not idempotent. If the consumer crashes and picks up from an earlier offset in the log we will be double incrementing/decrementing efforts.It turns out this is a common problem in distributed systems, with the distinction that we’re not really looking for a counter, really we want a set of all efforts on a segment, using the cardinality of that set as the total count.
However, sets are quite memory intensive; we would need to store every effort ever at Strava to produce accurate counts. This is also another common problem, for which most solutions rely on probabilistic data structures. In our case, a HyperLogLog data structure works well for use case. It supports idempotent adds in O(1), with O(1) cardinality checking. So effort counts are now as simple as consuming effort mutations, adding each effort to a HyperLogLog per segment.
The existing leaderboard updates topic logged by the cache worker is also used to notify the counters worker to update the denormalized leaderboard counts. The new counters worker components are highlighted in yellow.
Unfortunately, as of today, this is not the way our production system maintains total effort counts. We still naively update counts via addEffort or removeEffort calls. As mentioned earlier, to accurately build a HyperLogLog counter for all efforts ever per segment we’d have to play all efforts ever into it. This is a non-trivial backfill operation, and instead we just decided to migrate the counters from the old infrastructure and maintain them the same way. This is obviously not ideal, but is no worse than the current implementation and allowed us to more quickly migrate away from the old leaderboards infrastructure.
Conclusion
Hopefully, after this article, it is clear that a stream processing architecture provides a great foundation to easily build services that produce derivative datasets. We saw it was easy to build several systems — a robust leaderboard cache containing a subset of often-requested leaderboards, a system to detect and publish top ten achievements, and a system to maintain denormalized aggregate counts.
While these datasets are updated asynchronously, with some latency, between their triggering actions upstream and an update reflected in the derivative data store, the latency is generally very low. This is a worthwhile tradeoff — in exchange for a latency hit, we get a system with increased reliability and consistency of updates, decoupling of components, scaling independence and flexibility, and simpler error and retry handling.
]]><![CDATA[Rebuilding the Segment Leaderboards Infrastructure — Part 3: Design of the New System]]>
https://medium.com/strava-engineering/rebuilding-the-segment-leaderboards-infrastructure-part-3-design-of-the-new-system-39fdcf0d5eb4?source=rss----89d4108ce2a3---4
https://medium.com/p/39fdcf0d5eb4Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:32:09 GMT2017-11-07T18:32:29.658ZOver the past year, the Strava platform team has been working to rebuild the segment leaderboards system. This is the third in a series of four blog posts detailing that process. This post describes the implementation details of the new leaderboards system, showing how it achieves the design goals set out in earlier posts, and fixes some common problems seen in the previous leaderboards system. For some added context, please read part one, which details the background of the leaderboards system, and part two, which distilled the problems of the previous leaderboards systems down to a set of principles a new system should solve.
Goals Review
Reflecting back on part two of this series, we have two systems we need to build out for the new leaderboards service:
A stream processing system, which is strongly ordered, partitionable, and idempotent.
A data storage system which is distributed, able to store all leaderboards in a homogenous way, and supports fast writes.
Stream Processing System
If you need a strongly ordered, partitioned backing store for messages in a stream processing system, Kafka is the obvious choice. Out of the box, it offers replication, strong ordering, high availability, and partitioning — exactly the system properties we need. There are certainly other messaging solutions which could be considered; those run the gamut of everything from Redis (via PubSub), to more mature and pure messaging solutions such as ActiveMQ or RabbitMQ. These others messaging systems generally do not have the same durability, availability, or ordering guarantees as Kafka, and we already used Kafka in production and liked it, which made it a relatively easy choice from there.
If you’re not familiar with Kafka, I’d suggest spending some time reading the Kafka documentation, specifically the section on its design. This will make the rest of this post easier to follow.
Design
With Kafka in hand, let’s figure out how to go from efforts being created, updated, or deleted in our Rails app, to an ordered, partitioned, stream of add and remove leaderboard update messages.
A naive solution may be to have the Rails application log the new effort state to a Kafka topic each time the effort is mutated. A downstream consumer could then simply consume those effort mutation messages, and apply updates to the data store as needed.
This seems like it would work, but there are consistency problems. While effort mutations are strongly ordered within the Kafka partition, we’re still at the mercy of the message publishers to log them to that partition in the correct order. As part two of this series points out, efforts are mutated in our Rails application in parallel (occurring in web transactions, background jobs, etc) without any sort of synchronization or ordering. Consequently, effort mutations can (and will) be published out of order, which renders the order of logged mutations more-or-less useless.
There is hope, though. One important property of our system is that for the entire lifecycle of an effort, two important fields are immutable: the segment the effort traversed, and the user whose activity the effort belongs to. Knowing this, we can instead use the effort mutation messages logged by active only as a “notification” that something about the effort changed. The message doesn’t describe what about that effort specifically changed, we only know something changed and the leaderboard store may need to be updated.
Under that model, we can push the ordering requirement further down into the leaderboards system, where we have more control. If the worker consumes the partition of effort mutation in order, as it processes each message it can query our canonical effort storage for the latest effort data, and then make a decision on what kind of update to apply to leaderboards at that point.
No matter what order the effort mutation messages were logged in, the worker will eventually update leaderboard storage to the correct data.
The key takeaway here is that this architecture is eventually consistent, and handles all race conditions and out of order logging of effort mutations from the Rails app. This is due to a couple important properties:
The actual transaction mutating the row in the database for the effort commits before the effort mutation event is logged.
A correct leaderboard update can be determined based on the state found in canonical effort storage, for any possible mutation event.
Even if the worker reads an effort row from canonical storage, and then another actor in the system immediately updates the effort, rendering the worker’s read stale and invalid, the worker can still safely apply its now stale update. This is safe because the worker will eventually consume the mutation logged by the actor due to its effort update. On consumption, the worker will then read the final correct effort state, and update leaderboards accordingly.
Immutability
Before declaring victory with the stream processing system, it’s also important to think about our other stream processing goal of idempotency. What would happen if we replayed a message more than once? Or, since we will be implementing our worker as a Kafka consumer, what happens if it crashes, and then restarts its consumption from an earlier offset in the log? Can leaderboard consistency be maintained?
Thankfully, yes. If we consider each effort mutation as a stateless notification the effort mutated in some way, then being re-notified of a mutation will simply query the latest state again. Our consumer will still attempt to issue the leaderboard update again, but update is based on the most recently queried state from our canonical effort storage. In the even more complicated example of our consumer crashing and restarting its processing from an earlier point in the log, the same property still holds. The worker will attempt to issue the leaderboard update again based on the latest data.
Set Up for Success
The end result of this design is that we have a system which turns a potentially out-of-order series of effort mutations into an ordered sequence of leaderboard updates. As long as sequential processing of a partition occurs, effort updates are idempotent, and rewindable, due to the strong ordering guarantees of a Kafka partition and the causal relationship of updates in the system.
Understanding the properties of messages in your system often times can reveal characteristics you are able to leverage for efficient and accurate processing. In particular, the leaderboards architecture sets us up nicely to use event sourcing and command query responsibility segregation (CQRS) in building later components of the segments leaderboard system. We will discuss those in part four of this series.
Data Store
With our stream processing architecture figured out, it’s time to turn our attention to the data store. To review: in part two of this series we noted the desire for a store that was distributed and highly available, as well as being able to achieve a high write load, and store all leaderboards in a homogenous way.
Influencing our data store decision was the preexisting usage of Cassandra at Strava. We use Cassandra in a variety of other systems already, and it was a common opinion that it could serve as a good candidate for the leaderboards store. On the surface, Cassandra certainly met a lot of the project’s needs — it’s distributed, highly available, able to support a high level of writes, and had a strong emphases on ordering. Consequently, a lot of our work in choosing the leaderboards data store went into determining if Cassandra would be an ideal fit.
Cassandra
Our confidence with Cassandra mostly mostly hinged on two main questions:
Is it possible to construct a suitable data model/table schema using Cassandra?
Will Cassandra’s eventual consistency work for our use case?
Table Schema
Modern Cassandra schemas are generally defined in CQL, a SQL-like abstraction over native Cassandra data structures. So it’s best to think of the Cassandra schema in terms of more traditional SQL-like rows and columns.
Given our leaderboards use case, we crafted a schema we felt would work:
CREATE TABLE leaderboards (
segment_id int,
leaderboard_type int, // overall, male, female, etc.
elapsed_time int,
effort_id bigint,
effort_data blob,
user_id int
)
Each row in a Cassandra table is keyed by a unique PRIMARY KEY. Choosing a PRIMARY KEY, along with Cassandra data modeling in general, is a complicated topic, but some distilled guidance is best summed up via a blog post by Datastax as:
Rule 1: Spread Data Evenly Around the Cluster
You want every node in the cluster to have roughly the same amount of data. […] Rows are spread around the cluster based on a hash of the partition key, which is the first element of the PRIMARY KEY.
Rule 2: Minimize the Number of Partitions Read
Partitions are groups of rows that share the same partition key. When you issue a read query, you want to read rows from as few partitions as possible.
One final note: within a partition, rows are ordered by the remainder of columns in the PRIMARY KEY, known as the clustering key.
Here, segment_id is the partition key, as it is the first element in the primary key. The remaining columns — leaderboard_type, elapsed_time, timestamp, effort_id— make up the clustering key, which defines the ordering of rows within the partition.
This seems great — with segment_id first in the PRIMARY KEY, all rows for a segment are partitioned onto the same node. In aggregate, this should spread all effort rows evenly around the cluster, with any one leaderboard request contained to a single partition. Within a partition, rows will be ordered by the leaderboard_type, and then by elapsed_time — just like we want for an actual leaderboard. This schema also allows us to store all leaderboards in a homogenous way, another one of the properties we wanted in our data store.
Good for Reads, Bad for Writes
While this schema works well for storing ordered sequences of efforts in a leaderboard, it is actually pretty awful at retrieving the effort for one particular user. This is a problem for our aforementioned worker consuming effort mutations. For any given add or remove message processed, our leaderboard service needs to query the leaderboard store for the user’s current best effort to compare it against the incoming effort. Due to the PRIMARY KEY we chose, we can’t efficiently issue that query. Cassandra only allows contiguous sequence of rows to be returned, and a particular user’s rows, for a segment, are interspersed amongst the ordered rows for all users for the segment.
We could maybe adjust the PRIMARY KEY to include the user_id:
This would make it trivial to query for an user’s best effort for that leaderboard_type, but now rows on disk are ordered by user_id, and not by elapsed_time like we want.
So what do we do? We looked at this and evaluated two options.
First, we considered having two separate tables. One table would have user_id in its PRIMARY KEY to allow efficient querying by user. Then, once that table had been updated, we would write the results to a second table, which had its PRIMARY KEY ordered for a leaderboard. This certainly would work, but keeping two tables in sync like this is tricky, and opens us up to a whole host of processing complications, edge cases, and failures you need to reason about and account for.
Second, we looked at using a Cassandra feature called secondary indexing. Secondary indexes in Cassandra are a way to add an index on, and thus filter by, a column that is not part of the clustering key. There are manypeopleonline who discourage the use of secondary indexing. Their objections are based mostly on the fact that while secondary indexes have plenty of use cases where they seem to solve a problem, due to their implementation they do not actually work that well. Additionally, they will slow down writes, as you need to update both the index and table on each write operation.
However, if you follow the guidance of the Cassandra documentation, understand your use case to ensure it fits, and dutifully benchmark your implementation, secondary indexes can work well. And thankfully, our data and query pattern was a good fit for a secondary index on the user_id column, so we created a test schema, benchmarked it, and determined that it would actually work well for us.
There is still one remaining problem with our Cassandra schema. Even with the index on user_id, determining the ranking of a user on a leaderboard is not straightforward. To answer this question, we need to know which number row, in order, the user is from the top of the leaderboard. There is no CQL operation that we can use to achieve this in an efficient way, so we have to query for all rows in the table, and manually determine the user ranking ranking in memory. This is not so bad for small leaderboards of a few hundred users, but many leaderboards are in the high tens of thousands of users in size. The cost of moving that amount of data across the network, combined with the computational cost of processing that many results is likely to be untenable.
This type of query is not handled well by most data stores, so we’re not really missing a whole lot by using Cassandra, but the situation is certainly less than ideal. To combat this problem, we’ll want to ensure that we both minimize the number of queries of this type as well as cache leaderboard data in such a wayas to make this class of queries more efficient. Stay tuned for part four of this series, where we will discuss this problem and the caching system in more detail.
Consistency Model
The other big consideration when using Cassandra is understanding its consistency model. Cassandra operates under last write wins (LWW) consistency, where each INSERT or UPDATE (really, an UPSERT) is blindly appended to the database, without checking if a duplicate record exists. Then, during reads, if Cassandra encounters two versions of the same row, it chooses the newer one. “Newer,” defined as the row with the latest timestamp.
The “timestamp” a row is written with can be used-defined, but generally is the current timestamp. This may sound like a scary way to do conflict resolution (there are plenty of ways it can break), but it’s incredibly fast and easy to reason about. In any running system you will likely see a small degree of data inconsistency, but nearly always that is a worthwhile tradeoff to the benefits of availability, replication and performance.
There are also ways to lower the rate of data inconsistency. Cassandra allows tunable consistency parameters, which you can use to ensure all read and write operations are executed on a quorum number of nodes. Doing so will hurt both read/write latency and availability (as a larger number of machines need to be healthy in order to complete the request), however, you can use this technique to prioritize consistency over availability if the performance hit is manageable for your application. We also run Cassandra configured with 3 replicas of data (r value of 3), allowing us to tolerate the loss of one node and still successfully complete reads and writes on a quorum number of nodes (2). Granted if we lose 2 nodes we will stop serving requests that require those nodes to establish a quorum, but losing two nodes is unlikely to happen in isolation without a more systemic widespread networking issue affecting many parts of the system.
The leaderboard system also structures its updates to reduce the likelihood of conflicting updates. Since leaderboard updates are partitioned by segment/user, the likelihood of conflicting updates is lowered dramatically, as no other actor in the system can be reading or writing the same row at the same moment. There are certainly scenarios where this fact could become false — i.e. a consumer pauses (perhaps due to GC) during message processing, a replacement consumer is started, and then the original consumers resumes processing. Generally these types of situations are incredibly rare, or at least rare enough that the engineering work and system performance hit incurred by engineering to prevent them are not worth the small amount of data inconsistency seen.
After some more benchmarking, testing, and dual writing leaderboard entries to Cassandra, as well as the old system, we eventually determined Cassandra would be a suitable data store for the leaderboards system.
Conclusion
Our leaderboard system is composed of two main components:
A Kafka stream processing system, which consumes effort mutation messages logged from the Rails application, fetches the latest effort data from canonical storage, determines an update to apply, and then applies it to leaderboard storage.
A Cassandra leaderboard store made up of a single CQL table keyed by segment and leaderboard type, with a secondary index on user_id to facilitate querying by user.
These two systems work in conjunction as a pipeline to transform mutations of efforts by our Rails application into a denormalized Cassandra index of the best effort for any given segment/user/leaderboard combination. This index can be used to serve leaderboard read requests quickly and efficiently, with some known drawbacks and deficiencies that can be solved through strategic caching.
While this final architecture may seem simple or obvious, arriving at it took many weeks of analysis, prototyping, and benchmarking. This article also skipped over a decent amount of extra functionality and implementation details of the final production system. Some of that detail will be discussed in part four of this series, where we will review accessory systems built in conjunction with leaderboards, such as a leaderboard aggregate counters and a caching system, as well as enumerating additional benefits of this architecture.
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https://medium.com/strava-engineering/the-global-heatmap-now-6x-hotter-23fc01d301de?source=rss----89d4108ce2a3---4
https://medium.com/p/23fc01d301deWed, 01 Nov 2017 09:01:01 GMT2018-04-04T20:42:01.839ZOur Global Heatmap is the largest, richest, and most beautiful dataset of its kind. It is a visualization of two years of trailing data from Strava’s global network of athletes. To give a sense of scale, the new heatmap consists of:
700 million activities
1.4 trillion latitude/longitude points
7.7 trillion pixels rasterized
5 terabytes of raw input data
A total distance of 16 billion km (10 billion miles)
A total recorded activity duration of 100 thousand years
Beyond simply including more data, a total rewrite of the heatmap code permitted major improvements in rendering quality. Highlights include twice the resolution, rasterizing activity data as paths instead of as points, and an improved normalization technique that ensures a richer and more beautiful visualization.
The heatmap is now available on Strava and the Strava Route Builder. The rest of this post is a technical deep dive on the details of this update.
Background
From 2015 to 2017, there were no updates to the Global Heatmap due to two engineering challenges:
Our previous heatmap code was written in low-level C code and was only designed to be run on a single machine. It would have taken months for us to to update the heatmap with this restriction.
Accessing stream data required one S3 get request per activity, so reading the input data would have cost thousands of dollars and been challenging to orchestrate.
The heatmap generation code has been fully rewritten using Apache Spark and Scala. The new code leverages new infrastructure enabling bulk activity stream access and is parallelized at every step from input to output. With these changes, we have fully conquered all scaling challenges. The full global heatmap was built across several hundred machines in just a few hours, with a total compute cost of only a few hundred dollars. Going forward, these improvements will enable updating the heatmap on a regular basis.
The remaining sections in this post describe in some detail how each step of Spark job for building the heatmap works, and provides details on the specific rendering improvements that we have made.
Input Data and Filtering
The raw input activity streams data comes from a Spark/S3/Parquet data warehouse. Several algorithms clean up and filter this data.
Most importantly, the heatmap only contains public activities and respects all privacy settings. Go here to learn more.
Additional filters remove erroneous data. Activities at higher than reasonable running speeds are excluded from the running heat layer because they are most likely mislabeled. There is also a higher speed threshold for bike rides to filter data from cars and airplanes.
The intent of the heatmap is to only show data from movement. A new algorithm does a much better job of classifying stopped points within activities. If the magnitude of the time averaged velocity of an activity stream gets too low at any point, subsequent points from that activity are filtered until the activity breaches a specific radius in distance from the initial stopped point.
Comparison of rendering before (left) and after (right) artificial noise was added to disrupt artifacts from devices that correct GPS data to the nearest road.
Many devices (most notably the iPhone) will sometimes “correct” the GPS signal in urban areas by snapping it to known road geometry rather than a raw position. This can lead to an ugly artifact where heat is only one pixel wide along some streets. We now correct for this by adding a random offset (drawn from a 2 meter normal distribution) to all points for every activity. This level of noise is large enough to be effective at preventing this artifact without noticeably blurring other data.
We also exclude any “virtual” activities, such as Zwift rides, because these activities contain fake GPS data.
Heat Rasterization
After filtering, latitude/longitude coordinates of all data points are translated into Web Mercator Tile coordinates at zoom level 16. This zoom level consists of a tessellation of the world into 2¹⁶ by 2¹⁶ tiles each consisting of 256 by 256 pixels.
The old heatmap rasterized each GPS point as exactly one pixel. This simple approach was often hindered because activities can record at most one data point per second. This frequently caused visible artifacts in areas of low heat because the speed and record rate of activities often led to multi pixel gaps . It also caused a bias in heat where activities generally move slower (consider uphill vs downhill). Since the new heatmap renders an additional zoom level (pushing the highest spatial resolution of a single pixel from 4 meters to 2 meters), the problem was made even more visible. The new heatmap instead draws each activity as a pixel-perfect path connecting subsequent GPS points. On average, the length of a segment between two points at zoom level 16 is 4 pixels, so this change is very noticeable.
To accomplish this in a parallel computation, we needed to handle the case where adjacent points in an activity map to different tiles. Each such pair of points is resampled to include intermediate points along the original line segment at the boundary of each tile crossed. After this resampling, all line segments then start and end on the same tile, or have zero length and can be omitted. Thus we can represent our data as (Tile, Array[TilePixel]) tuples, where Array[TilePixel] is a continuous series of tile coordinates that describe the path of a single activity over a tile. This dataset is then grouped by tile, so that all of the data needed to draw a single tile is mapped to a single machine.
Each sequential pair of tile pixel coordinates is next rasterized onto a tile as a line segment using Bresenham’s line algorithm. This line drawing step must be extremely fast, as it runs trillions of times. The tile itself at this stage is simply an Array[Double](256*256) representing the total count of lines to hit each pixel.
Rendering comparison showing advantages of rasterizing paths over points, along with having more data. Location is Mt. Bachelor, Oregon.
At the highest zoom level, we populate more than 30 million tiles. This poses a problem because directly holding every tile in memory as double arrays would require at least 30 million x 256 x 256 x 8 bytes = ~15TB of memory. While this amount of memory is not unreasonable to provision in a temporary cluster, it would be rather wasteful considering that the tiles can on average be highly compressed since the majority of entries are zero. For performance reasons, using a sparse array was not a viable solution. In Spark, we can greatly reduce the maximum memory requirement by ensuring that the parallelism of this stage is many times higher than the number of active tasks in the cluster. Tiles from a finished task are immediately serialized, compressed, and written to disk, so only the set of tiles corresponding to the active set of tasks need to be kept decompressed and in memory at any given time.
Heat Normalization
Normalization is the function that maps raw heat counts for each pixel after rasterization from the unbounded domain [0, Inf) to the bounded range [0, 1] of the color map. The choice of normalization has huge impact on how the heatmap appears visually. The function should be monotonic so that higher heat values are displayed as higher “heat”, but there are many ways to approach this problem. A single global normalization function would mean that only the single most popular areas on Strava would be rendered using the highest “hottest” color.
A slick normalization technique is to use the CDF (cumulative distribution function) of the raw values. That is, the normalized value of a given pixel is the percentage of pixels with a lower heat value. This method yields maximal contrast by ensuring that there are an equal number of pixels of each color. In photo processing, this technique is known as Histogram equalization. We use this technique with a slight modification to prevent quantization artifacts in areas of very low raw heat.
Computing a CDF only for the raw heat values in a single tile will not work well in practice because a map view typically shows at least 5x5 tiles (each tile is 256x256 pixels). Thus, we compute the joint CDF for a tile using that tile and all tile neighbors within a 5 tile radius. This ensures the normalization function can only vary at scales just larger than the size of a typical viewer’s screen.
To actually compute an approximation of the CDF that can be quickly evaluated, you simply sort the input data, and then take some amount of samples. We also found that it is better to compute a biased CDF by sampling more heavily towards the end of the array of samples. This is because in most cases, only a small fraction of the pixels have interesting heat data.
Comparison of normalization methods (left: old, right: new) at 33% zoom to highlight normalization behavior. The new method allows for any range of raw heat data to be visible in a single image. Additionally, bi-linear interpolation of the normalization function between tiles prevents any visible artifacts at tile boundaries. Location is San Francisco Bay.
An advantage of this approach is that the heatmap has perfectly uniform distribution over the colormap. In some sense, this causes the heatmap to convey maximum information about relative heat values. We also subjectively find that it looks really nice.
A disadvantage of this approach is that the heatmap is not absolutely quantitative. The same color only locally represents the same level of heat data. We do offer a more sophisticated product Strava Metro for planning, safety and transportation departments with a quantitative version of the heatmap.
Interpolate Normalization Functions Across Tile Boundaries
So far we have a normalization function for each tile that represents a CDF of pixels within the local neighborhood of a few tiles. However, the CDF will still discontinuously change at tile boundaries in a way that is noticeable as an ugly artifact, especially in areas where there is a large gradient of absolute heat.
To address this, we used bi-linear interpolation. Each pixel’s actual value is computed from a sum of its four nearest neighbor tile bi-linear coefficients given by max(0, (1-x)(1-y)) where x, y are the distances from the tile’s center. This interpolation is expensive because we need to evaluate four CDFs for every pixel instead of one.
Recursion Across Zoom Levels
So far we have only talked about generating heat for a single zoom level. To process lower levels, the raw heat data is simply added together — four tiles become one tile with 1/4th the resolution. Then the normalization step is rerun as well. This continues until the lowest zoom level is reached (a single tile for the whole world).
It is very exciting when stages of a Spark job need to process an exponentially decreasing amount of data, and thus take an exponentially decreasing amount of time. After waiting about an hour for the first level stage to finish, it is a dramatic finish to see the final few levels take less than a second.
Zooming out from a single tile in London, UK to the entire world.
Serving It Up
We finally store normalized heat data for each pixel as a single byte. This is because we display that value using a color map, which is represented as a length 256 array of colors. We store this data in S3, grouping several neighboring tiles into one file to reduce the total number of S3 files required. At request time, the server fetches and caches the corresponding precomputed S3 meta-tile, then generates a PNG on the fly from this data using the requested colormap. Our CDN (Cloudfront) then caches all tile images.
We also made various front-end updates. We are now using Mapbox GL. This allows for smooth zooming, as well as fancy rotation and pitch controls. We hope that you will enjoy exploring this updated heatmap.
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Welcome to the Official Stream Blog.Thu, 24 May 2018 14:53:56 +0000en-UShourly1https://getstream-blog.imgix.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/8597527.png?w=32&h=32The Stream Blog
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3232Try out the Stream API with Postman
https://getstream.io/blog/try-out-the-stream-api-with-postman/
https://getstream.io/blog/try-out-the-stream-api-with-postman/#respondThu, 24 May 2018 09:00:43 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=3102As many developers are aware, Postman is a fantastic tool for developing and testing RESTful web-services and APIs. Since its inception, Postman has evolved beyond simply sending HTTP requests into a feature-rich product with support for automated testing and team collaboration. Many of us at Stream use Postman regularly as we build and test our […]
As many developers are aware, Postman is a fantastic tool for developing and testing RESTful web-services and APIs. Since its inception, Postman has evolved beyond simply sending HTTP requests into a feature-rich product with support for automated testing and team collaboration.
Many of us at Stream use Postman regularly as we build and test our services. We’re also always looking for ways to make it quick and easy for other developers to try the service. One of our goals is to help people see first hand how simple it is to build powerful social apps with Stream.
When we realized that Postman’s newest features provide an opportunity to bundle API request examples, and perform more advanced steps like generating JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) for each request, we were keen to give it a shot with Stream. We’re now happy to publish a Postman collection that demonstrates all of the RESTful API endpoints to the Stream service.
The Stream API Postman Collection
Those who’re itching to try it out can head to the Stream documentation and download the collection.
If you’d like to learn a little more about what’s in the collection and how we built it, read on.
What’s in the Collection
The collection contains around 30 requests that demonstrate all of Stream’s major features as well as the individual API calls that correspond to each step in our Getting Started tutorial. This covers adding and modifying activities, retrieving feeds, and maintaining the follower relationships in order to maintain the social graph within an application. This will no doubt broaden even further as we add new API endpoints and expanded features.
One challenge we faced in building the collection was setting up an authentication mechanism to ensure Stream would accept and process the requests initiated by Postman. Although Postman supports several common authentication mechanisms like HTTP Basic Authentication, OAuth, and Bearer Tokens, it lacks built-in support for generating the JWTs which Stream makes use of. Thanks to another helpful Postman feature called Pre-request Scripts, we were presented with an elegant solution. For the Stream requests, a simple custom JavaScript program first generates a JWT and populates the HTTP request header on each request.
The Collection-level Pre-request script generates a JSON web token for authentication.
As with all but the most non-trivial APIs, each request includes dynamic data and parameters that relate to the resource and/or operation being requested. Configuration and ‘secrets’ for authentication purposes are also needed. To avoid unnecessary setup steps, we embed appropriate configuration for a “starter” app. This configuration can be updated later via Postman’s environment variables.
Finally, we wanted to not only demonstrate the requests but also help developers begin to understand how they themselves can work with the Stream service. With Postman’s focus on quality API documentation, we were able to include explanations of each resource URL fragment, HTTP header, and the request body (JSON payloads) that are sent. This includes the optional parameters and references to our online API Documentation where more guidance on advanced use cases can be found.
Descriptions are provided for URL query string parameters, body fields, and HTTP headers.
Wrapping up
If you’re interested in the running the Postman Collection, head over to the Stream documentation to download the collection. Fire up Postman and following the README instructions. Don’t forget to star us and feel free to raise issues or submit pull requests if you see any areas for improvement.
This is our first attempt at packaging and sharing a Postman Collection so we’re curious what you think. Chime in on Twitter or shoot us an email at support@getstream.io with your thoughts.
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/try-out-the-stream-api-with-postman/feed/0Winds 2.0: It’s Time to Revive RSS
https://getstream.io/blog/winds-2-0-its-time-to-revive-rss/
https://getstream.io/blog/winds-2-0-its-time-to-revive-rss/#respondTue, 22 May 2018 09:21:07 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=3123I love using RSS to follow the programming and tech news I care about. Unfortunately, the number of sites supporting RSS has been in rapid decline over the last few years. The reader ecosystem is slowly degrading as well. Facebook and Twitter’s dominance is now delivering its final blow to the open standard of RSS. […]
I love using RSS to follow the programming and tech news I care about. Unfortunately, the number of sites supporting RSS has been in rapid decline over the last few years. The reader ecosystem is slowly degrading as well. Facebook and Twitter’s dominance is now delivering its final blow to the open standard of RSS.
It’s time to turn the tide. Stream is releasing Winds 2.0, an open-source Podcast & RSS Reader. You can download Winds here or head over to Github for the code.
Many power users of RSS are developers, designers and journalists. Together, we hope to tip the balance and #ReviveRSS. With the help of the community we can build an RSS experience that’s polished, bug free and popular enough to convince publications to improve their support for open standards and RSS.
Winds is not perfect yet, we’re working on it though and with your help we might just manage to #ReviveRSS
And of a course many thanks to the devrel team at Stream for taking what started out as an example app and turning it into such a beautiful polished experience!
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/winds-2-0-its-time-to-revive-rss/feed/0Build a scalable Twitter clone with Django and Stream
https://getstream.io/blog/build-a-scalable-twitter-clone-with-django-and-stream/
https://getstream.io/blog/build-a-scalable-twitter-clone-with-django-and-stream/#respondTue, 01 May 2018 09:00:42 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=3067In this tutorial, we will build a Twitter clone using Django and Stream, a hosted API for newsfeed development. By the end, you’ll see how easy is to power your newsfeeds with Stream. For brevity, we leave out some basic Django-specific code and recommend referring to the Github project for the complete runnable source code. […]
In this tutorial, we will build a Twitter clone using Django and Stream, a hosted API for newsfeed development.
By the end, you’ll see how easy is to power your newsfeeds with Stream. For brevity, we leave out some basic Django-specific code and recommend referring to the Github project for the complete runnable source code. At the end of this tutorial, we’ll have a Django app (with a profile feed), a timeline feed, and support for following users, hashtags and mentions.
For this tutorial, we’re assuming you’re familiar with Django. If you’re new to Django the official tutorial explains it very well.
Bootstrap the Django application
We will use Python 3.6 and Django 2.0, which is the latest major release at the time of writing.
Make sure you have a working Django project before you continue to the next part of the tutorial.
Create the Django app
Let’s start by creating a new Django app called stream_twitter:
python manage.py startapp stream_twitter
Install stream_django
The stream_django project provides the GetStream integration for Django. It is built on top of thelow-levell stream_python API client.
pip install stream-django
To enable stream_django you need to add it to your INSTALLED_APPS:
First of all, we need to create a Stream account. You can signup with Github, which is free for usage below 3 million feed updates per month. Once you’ve signed up, get your API ‘key’ and ‘secret’ from the dashboard and add them to Django’s settings:
In this application we will have three different models: users, tweets and follows.
To keep it as simple as possible, we will use Django’s contrib.auth user model. Have a look below at the initial version of the Tweet and Follow models.
from django.db import models
class Tweet(models.Model):
user = models.ForeignKey('auth.User', on_delete=models.CASCADE)
text = models.CharField(max_length=160)
created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)
class Follow(models.Model):
user = models.ForeignKey('auth.User', related_name='friends', on_delete=models.CASCADE)
target = models.ForeignKey('auth.User', related_name='followers', on_delete=models.CASCADE)
created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)
class Meta:
unique_together = ('user', 'target')
Now, let’s create the schema migrations and apply them:
from django.views.generic.edit import CreateView
from stream_twitter.models import Tweet
class TweetView(CreateView):
model = Tweet
fields = ['text']
def form_valid(self, form):
form.instance.user = self.request.user
return super(Tweet, self).form_valid(form)
And, of course, add it to urls.py:
from django.contrib import admin
from django.contrib.auth.decorators import login_required
from django.urls import path
from stream_twitter import views
urlpatterns = [
path('admin/', admin.site.urls),
path('timeline/', login_required(views.TimelineView.as_view()), name='timeline'),
re_path(r'^user/(?P<username>.+)/', views.UserView.as_view(), name='user_feed')
]
Now that we have the view setup for creating tweets, we can move on to setting up the newsfeed.
Model integration
We want the tweets to be stored in the author’s feed. This is when we start using the stream_django integration. We can configure the Tweet model so that it will syncronise automatically with feeds.
To do this, we need to make Tweet a subclass of ‘stream_django.activity.Activity’:
We’ll do that by modifying the model we defined earlier in `stream_twitter.models`:
from stream_django import activity
class Tweet(activity.Activity, models.Model):
...
From now on, new tweets will be added to the user feed of the author *and* to the feeds of all their followers. The same applies to deleting a tweet.
So, let’s give it a try using Django’s shell:
python manage.py shell
from stream_twitter.models import Tweet
from django.contrib.auth.models import User
user, _created = User.objects.get_or_create(username='tester')
Tweet.objects.create(
user=user,
text='Go Cows!')
We’ve now created our first Tweet and, in turn, added an Activity to a Feed via the Stream API. By default, *stream-django* creates and adds the Activity to a feed named after the ‘actor’ property. This can be customized by overriding the `_attr` functions inherited from the `stream_django.activity.Activity` mixin on the Django Model.
Now, this is the first time we talk about Activities and Feeds so let’s take a moment to define what an activity is.
An activity is an object that contains information about an action that is performed by someone involving an object. When you write data to Stream’s feeds, you send this data in the form of activities. The simplest activity is made by these three fields: actor, object and verb. For example: Tommaso tweets ‘Go cows!’
Stream’s APIs allow you to store additional fields in your feeds, as you can see from the documentation here.
We can verify the Activity was added by using the Data Browser in Stream’s Dashboard. In this example you can determine the feed name by inspecting the `activity_actor` property:
>>> t.activity_actor
'auth.User:1'
The Stream Data Explorer:
User feed
So now that every tweet gets stored in the author’s feed, we’ll add a view that reads them.
from django.contrib.auth.models import User
from django.shortcuts import render, get_object_or_404
from django.views.generic import DetailView
from stream_django.enrich import Enrich
from stream_django.feed_manager import feed_manager
enricher = Enrich()
class UserView(DetailView):
model = User
template_name = 'stream_twitter/user.html'
def get_object(self):
return self.get_queryset().get(username=self.kwargs['username'])
def get_context_data(self, object):
user = self.object
feeds = feed_manager.get_user_feed(user.id)
activities = feeds.get()['results']
activities = enricher.enrich_activities(activities)
return {
'activities': activities,
'user': user,
'login_user': self.request.user
}
There are two new things that I should explain: the *feed manager* and the *enricher*. As the name suggests, the feed manager takes care of managing the different feeds involved in your app. In this case, we ask the feed manager to give us the user feed for the current user.
We learned before that data is stored as activities within feeds. This is what a tweet looks like when we read it from Stream:
As you can see, ‘object’ field does not contain the tweet itself but a reference to that instead(the same applies to the ‘actor’ field). The enricher replaces these references with model instances.
Templating feeds
*django_stream* comes with a template tag that helps you to show the content from feeds in your templates. This can get quite complex as you add different kinds of activities to your feeds.
Here is a very minimal tweets.html template:
{% load activity_tags %}
{% for activity in activities %}
{% render_activity activity %}
{% endfor %}
The first time you run this, Django will complain that ‘activity/tweet.html’ is missing. That’s because the render_activity templatetag inspects the activity object and loads the template based on the verb. Because the verb in this case is ‘tweet’, it will look for tweet.html in activity path. The template tag accepts extra options to make your templates as re-usable as possible, see here for the template tag documentation.
Feed Follow
As a next step, well add the ability to follow users to the application. To do this we create a view that creates Follow objects.
from django.views.generic.edit import CreateView, DeleteView
from django.urls import reverse_lazy
from stream_twitter.forms import FollowForm
from stream_twitter.models import Follow
class FollowView(CreateView):
form_class = FollowForm
model = Follow
success_url = reverse_lazy('timeline_feed')
def form_valid(self, form):
form.instance.user = self.request.user
return super(FollowView, self).form_valid(form)
class UnfollowView(DeleteView):
model = Follow
success_url = reverse_lazy('timeline_feed')
def get_object(self):
target_id = self.kwargs['target_id']
return self.get_queryset().get(target__id=target_id)
Now we can use Django’s signals to perform follow/unfollow requests on Stream’s APIs.
The hardest part for a scalable Twitter clone is displaying a feed that shows the tweets from people you follow. This is commonly called the timeline view or newsfeed. The code below shows the timeline.
This code looks very similar to the code of profile_feed. The main difference is we use feed manager’s get_news_feeds. By default, Stream apps and stream_django come with two newsfeeds predefined: flat and aggregated feeds. When you use `feed_manager.get_news_feeds`, you get a dictionary with flat and aggregated feeds. Since we are not going to use aggregated feeds, we can adjust Django settings:
STREAM_NEWS_FEEDS = dict(flat='flat')
Adding activities
Let’s modify the `TimelineView` to include a form that will accept new tweets:
We want Twitter style hashtags to work as well – which is surprisingly easy. First, let’s open Stream’s dashboard and create the ‘hashtag’ feed type. Note: by default Stream will setup `user`, `timeline`, `timeline_aggregated` and `notification` feeds. If you more feeds, you need to configure them in the dashboard.
from django.template.defaultfilters import slugify
class Tweet(activity.Activity, models.Model):
def parse_hashtags(self):
return [slugify(i) for i in self.text.split() if i.startswith("#")]
Now that we have parsed the hashtags, we could loop over them and publish the same activity to every hashtag feed. Fortunately, there’s a shortcut. Stream allows you to send a copy of an activity to many feeds with a single request.
To do this, we only need to implement the `activity_notify` method to the Twitter model we created previously:
from stream_django.feed_manager import feed_manager
class Tweet(activity.Activity, models.Model):
@property
def activity_notify(self):
targets = []
for hashtag in self.parse_hashtags():
targets.append(feed_manager.get_feed('hashtag', hashtag))
return targets
From now on, activities will be stored to hashtags feeds as well. For instance, the feed ‘hashtag:Django’ will contain all tweets with ‘#Django’.
Again, the view code looks really similar to the other views.
Now that we found out about the `activity_notify` property, it only takes a bunch of extra lines of code to add user mentions.
class Tweet(activity.Activity, models.Model):
def parse_mentions(self):
mentions = [slugify(i) for i in self.text.split() if i.startswith("@")]
return User.objects.filter(username__in=mentions)
@property
def activity_notify(self):
targets = []
for hashtag in self.parse_hashtags():
targets.append(feed_manager.get_feed('hashtag', hashtag))
for user in self.parse_mentions():
targets.append(feed_manager.get_news_feeds(user.id)['flat'])
return targets
Wrapping up
Congratulations, you’ve reached the end of this tutorial! This article showed you how easy it is to build scalable newsfeeds with Django and GetStream.io. It took us just 100 LoC and (I hope) less than one hour to get this far.
You can find the code from this tutorial and the fully functional application on GitHub. The application is also running and can be tested here. I hope you found this interesting and useful and I’d be glad to answer all of your questions.
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/build-a-scalable-twitter-clone-with-django-and-stream/feed/0Stream and GDPR
https://getstream.io/blog/stream-and-gdpr/
https://getstream.io/blog/stream-and-gdpr/#respondFri, 20 Apr 2018 08:00:23 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=3055As an organization who has customers located within the European Union (EU), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an important topic for us here at Stream. The GDPR is a regulation by which the European government has intended to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the EU (source). Companies must be […]
As an organization who has customers located within the European Union (EU), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an important topic for us here at Stream. The GDPR is a regulation by which the European government has intended to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the EU (source). Companies must be able to show compliance by May 25, 2018. Failure to comply could mean a €20 million fine or 4% of your organization’s global turnover, whichever is greater.
What it is:
Access control – access to personal data must be restricted to people and machines that need to use the data.
Historical data – you must have the ability to delete personal data and let users download their provided personal data.
Encryption – personal data should be secured through encryption so it can’t be seen.
Store and process – you must have a valid reason for storing and processing personal data.
Audit and logging – all access to personal data must be logged.
What Stream is doing:
Access control – all access is restricted to the minimal set of employees that maintain those systems.
Historical data – our API currently allows customers to read all of a user’s data from their feed (which they can then provide to their end users) as well as delete it.
Encryption – all API communication with Stream is encrypted, as well as backups.
Store and process – Stream only stores the data that our customers put into the activities they send to us. Stream may use this data in personalization of feed content if our customer requests it.
Audit and logging – all access to stored data is logged.
What you should do:
The GDPR defines personal data to include name, passport number, and birthdate as well as information that some may not consider to be personally identifiable information (PII) like IP addresses or device IDs. Personal data can even include data about an individual that has been hashed or encrypted. We still recommend our customers do not send us any PII if possible.
If you must send us personal data, we have a DPA addendum for enterprise customers that includes the GDPR forms. Otherwise, our standard terms apply: https://getstream.io/legal/
For a comprehensive list of what GDPR considers personal data, please read Article 4(1) of the GDPR.
Note: the information provided in this blog is strictly for informational purposes. We recommend that if you have any questions, or think the GDPR laws may impact your company, that you contact a lawyer.
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/stream-and-gdpr/feed/0Using Feed Technology for Travel Use Cases
https://getstream.io/blog/using-feed-technology-for-travel-use-cases/
https://getstream.io/blog/using-feed-technology-for-travel-use-cases/#respondWed, 18 Apr 2018 08:00:17 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=3058When we visit sites like Amazon, Netflix, or YouTube, we take for granted the fact these services have been exploring and learning our behavior for years. They know us well – they make relevant recommendations that are unique to the user, drawing us back to their sites time and time again. The big players in […]
When we visit sites like Amazon, Netflix, or YouTube, we take for granted the fact these services have been exploring and learning our behavior for years. They know us well – they make relevant recommendations that are unique to the user, drawing us back to their sites time and time again. The big players in travel (think Expedia Group, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, etc.) are no different. They have already been using personalization for years and achieving impressive results. Today, travelers are accustomed to online booking, on-demand virtual assistants, and constant access via devices and applications. Whether they’re booking hotels, looking for flights, or browsing unique experiences, they not only expect to be able to browse from their phones they also expect the website (or application) they’re using to provide options that fit the specific criteria they’re looking for.
Whether you’re traveling for pleasure, business, or a combo of the two, travel is becoming more intelligent, diversified and customized. Machine learning and personalization can give travelers on-demand services, customization of unique experiences, and insights (like predictive pricing or delayed forecasting) providing the customer with the unique, tailored experience they desire.
By using personalization methods companies are able to make more relevant recommendations to consumers, improving their experience, typically resulting in increased conversions. We’ve found one of the best ways to do this is by creating a personalized feed. To implement an intelligent feed that displays relevant flights, hotels, trips, or packages to viewers, we recommend these 5 steps.
1. Capture Explicit User Preferences
This is the basis of doing any kind of personalized feed. The service needs to ask the user for the specific criteria they’re looking for in their trip. Obvious criteria or filters include location, price, specific travel dates (or a flex search), activities, and/or experiences.. Most travel sites today have the ability to filter based on these options. Something to consider is presenting the user with a “deal breaker / must have” toggle. Having this toggle, or some kind of sliding scale on how strong of a preference it is, will be fantastic input for your personalization engine later on.
2. Track Implicit User Behavior
As your users interact with the platform, be sure to track their actions and record those analytics. Some behaviors will indicate stronger preferences than others. For instance, sharing a destination or activity with a spouse or friend is a much stronger indicator than viewing some pictures or looking at reviews and moving on.
3. Compare to Other Users
As the models of user preferences are developed and evolve, you will find users who are similar to each other. Once you’ve identified these similar users, you can leverage their actions, flights, destinations, hotel or activities they’re viewing to add options for their counterparts.
4. Rinse, Repeat
The personalization engine evolves over time and requires constant input as well as tweaking. As more and more data is fed into the system, new insights will be gained and profiles will morph. This feedback loop of both positively reinforcing and negatively detracting behaviors will help the model tune itself and become better at making recommendations for each user to view.
5. Bringing It All Together
Once steps 1-4 are in place, the travel platform will be well positioned to capture a market of users that expect to be able to self-serve. This platform will present the most relevant destinations, flights, activities or rental properties to each user, being sure not to show content that is irrelevant.
Now what?
Users of intelligent, highly personalized feeds are more likely to remain engaged, spread the word, and ultimately find their dream vacation. There are many travel companies out there, so providing your clients and prospects with the best user experience is crucial. To gain a broader understanding of the benefits of feed technology and how you can implement them contact us with your questions!
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/using-feed-technology-for-travel-use-cases/feed/0Winds 2.0 Beta – Now Available for Download
https://getstream.io/blog/winds-2-0-beta-now-available/
https://getstream.io/blog/winds-2-0-beta-now-available/#respondTue, 17 Apr 2018 08:00:20 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=3046In case you haven’t already heard, the devrel team at Stream has been working on a really exciting project over the past couple months called Winds 2.0! Tl;Dr Winds is an open-source RSS reader and podcast player built with React & Stream. It’s not only free and open source, but is also created by a […]
In case you haven’t already heard, the devrel team at Stream has been working on a really exciting project over the past couple months called Winds 2.0!
Tl;Dr
Winds is an open-source RSS reader and podcast player built with React & Stream. It’s not only free and open source, but is also created by a company that doesn’t want to make money off of your data. Want to skip the spiel and get right to it? Go download it here → https://getstream.io/winds/.
Of course, we hope you’ll take also take a moment to check out Stream.
Winds 2.0 will “blow” your mind
Winds is an open-source podcast player AND RSS reader. The beta is now available for download at https://getstream.io/winds/. You’ll also be able to check out the source code very soon over on GitHub.
This year, we’ve decided to revisit the project and work on Winds 2.0 – a completely new build of the application. We wanted to make a splash (again) and to do so, we needed something profound. We’re excited to announce that we’re introducing podcast discovery and playback support within the Winds application. Although the addition of podcast support may sound trivial, it’s actually quite a difficult task from both a design and development perspective. Combining two vastly different forms of content has proven to be an aesthetic challenge as well (thankfully, our lead designer has come up with a beautiful, unifying design).
The Tech Behind Winds
When building a podcast / RSS reader, there are many different “activity feeds” within the app. Users expect to see lists of episodes and articles from the podcasts and RSS feeds they follow and, because we’ve also built in a social network, they also want to see new status updates from those they follow.
Creating activity feeds for large numbers of users who create many activities can be quite a challenge. Luckily, Stream makes this easy. When a user follows dozens or even thousands of other users, RSS feeds, or podcasts, Stream creates a “timeline” feed in milliseconds (check it out in our tutorial).
Within Winds, we want to make migration from another RSS reader easy (RIP Google Reader, even if that’s a dated reference at this point). If you’re using another RSS reader, just import OPML files and simply drag-and-drop your feeds into Winds.
Now, you’re probably wondering about Winds’ tech stack. The frontend is an Electron app, along with create-react-app. We’re using React, Redux, and React-router, plus SCSS to generate all of the cool styling.
Our backend services are written in Node.js, Express, and Mongoose. There’s an API server, which handles the authentication and CRUD operations. The service workers retrieve new articles and episodes from RSS feeds and podcasts, then adds them to Stream, Algolia, and MongoDB. To generate a new app release and deploy the new API and services, we use a couple of small shell scripts along with Fabric.
It’s also important to mention that we relied on many other services to help build Winds:
Algolia for search: search for any user, RSS feed, RSS article, podcast, podcast episode, or playlist in Winds.
Mercury for article parsing: turns out that extracting the text of a blog post from an HTML page is pretty hard.
MongoDB for our main datastore: hosted on MongoDB Atlas.
Sendgrid for email: sends all password resets and “hey you got a new follower!” emails.
And, of course, Stream: the reason we don’t get “fail whales” when 10,000 new users sign up.
If You Haven’t Already, Time to Download!
If you want to give Winds a whirl, head on over to getstream.io/winds to download the app. As I previously mentioned, Winds is currently in beta. We’ll be making lots of improvements to this over the next few months, and posting a lot more about the project as a whole, so stay tuned!
And, if you’d like to check out the technology that powers Winds 2.0, check out Stream, where you can build your own applications with personalized and scalable activity feeds.
How can I contribute?
If you’d like to contribute to Winds, we’ll be releasing the source code over on GitHub very soon, where you can download, modify, and start contributing to Winds. If you’re looking for some easy things to fix, check out the issues section at https://github.com/GetStream/winds/issues.
What’s next for Winds?
There’s still loads of features that we want to include in Winds – releasing Windows and React Native versions, sending snippets of podcasts to your friends, and more advanced social features. If there’s a feature you’d love to see, let us know by opening an issue over at https://github.com/GetStream/winds/issues.
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/winds-2-0-beta-now-available/feed/0Go Client Now Available
https://getstream.io/blog/go-client-now-available/
https://getstream.io/blog/go-client-now-available/#respondThu, 05 Apr 2018 08:38:16 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=3039Go is one of the fastest growing languages around. We ourselves use it extensively inside the Stream API service. Support for Go was added almost two years ago by MrHenry and HyperWorks, which open-sourced a Go client. We are proud to announce that starting today, we are releasing our official Go API client. You can […]
Go is one of the fastest growing languages around. We ourselves use it extensively inside the Stream API service. Support for Go was added almost two years ago by MrHenry and HyperWorks, which open-sourced a Go client.
We are proud to announce that starting today, we are releasing our official Go API client. You can find it on GitHub at https://github.com/GetStream/stream-go2.
The new client APIs are more simple and easy to use. Compared to the previous version (which is still available here), the new version has a much smaller code footprint, with about 57% less lines of code. Here’s a list of the key features:
Complete test coverage of Stream API endpoints and options
Smaller code footprint (less than 900 relevant lines of code)
Extensive use of functional options for clearer method calls that, in the future, can be extended without breaking compatibility
Utilities for initializing a client directly from environment variables
Complete endpoints support
Happy Go linter, meaning more consistent docs and idiomatic code
The complete documentation for the client is available via GoDoc, while Stream-specific docs are available on our docs page.
Let’s see how to use it with some simple examples.
Obtaining stream-go2 is straightforward. Type the following to retrieve the latest stable version of the client: go get gopkg.in/GetStream/stream-go2.v1
Then, we’ll start by creating a new client which we’ll use in our application:
Flat, aggregated, and notification feeds implement the stream.Feed interface. To retrieve activities, all of them offer a GetActivities method that returns different structs based on the kind of feed:
If you have a flat feed with custom ranking you can retrieve its’ activities by applying one of the ranking methods configured for that feed with the GetActivitiesWithRanking method:
Removing an activity can be done either by its ID or its foreign ID. The stream.Feed interface offers two methods for doing so: RemoveActivityByID and RemoveActivityByForeignID.
Note: many methods offered by stream.Feed and stream.Client support variadic option functions to customize the behavior of the methods themselves, and by convention, they all start with the “With…” prefix. You can find them all listed on the GoDoc page.
For example, when using a feed’s GetFollowing method to retrieve the feeds which are being followed, you can use these option functions:
Once again, we would like to thank MrHenry and HyperWorks for their efforts in creating the original stream-go client, a great community contribution which made it possible for many Go developers to use Stream.
The new Go client exposes all Stream’s API features via a clean and easy to use interface. The client was rewritten from scratch, and this approach allowed us to follow Go’s coding best practices and test the entire code base very easily.
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/go-client-now-available/feed/0Looking Forward to What’s Coming from Stream in 2018
https://getstream.io/blog/looking-forward-whats-coming-from-stream-in-2018/
https://getstream.io/blog/looking-forward-whats-coming-from-stream-in-2018/#respondWed, 21 Mar 2018 05:06:26 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=3015Looking Back 2017 wrapped up with the launch of Stream V2 and multi-region support. The new version of our API uses Go, RocksDB and Raft to power the feeds for over 300 million users. V2 represents our largest improvement in performance so far. Switching from Cassandra to RocksDB was a major step forward for Stream. It’s […]
2017 wrapped up with the launch of Stream V2 and multi-region support. The new version of our API uses Go, RocksDB and Raft to power the feeds for over 300 million users. V2 represents our largest improvement in performance so far. Switching from Cassandra to RocksDB was a major step forward for Stream. It’s also been great to see a similar move by Instagram and other companies who have adopted RocksDB. In terms of numbers, here’s what Stream looks like today:
Number of servers: 140
Feed updates per month: 34 billion
Average API response time: 12 milliseconds
Average real-time response time: 2 milliseconds
Regions: 4 (US-East, EU-West, Tokyo and Singapore)
API requests per month: 1 billion (~20k/minute)
Team members: 22
Multi-region support substantially reduced the latency for our customers in Asia and Europe. Sketchfab, for instance, moved from US-east (V1) to Ireland (V2) and noticed an increase in performance, resulting in a round-trip decrease from 146ms to only 12ms.
Our real-time infrastructure also received a full rewrite and greatly improved performance. So, if you want to use feeds for real time use cases such as events, games or discussions between famous users, we’ve got you covered.
In true Stream fashion, we’ve created the following roadmap for 2018 based on customer input. We’d like to encourage all users to email us if you have any questions or feedback.
Here are several enhancements to look forward to in the coming months:
1. Filtering
There are a few different use cases for filtering support:
Privacy settings on activities
Removing flagged/inappropriate content
Filtering mature content
Selecting activities of a certain type (ie: showing only posts or likes)
Complex follows (ie: houses listed in Boulder below $1 million)
While there is a way to do this currently, it’s not a simple process. Right now, the only way to build that with Stream is to create multiple feed groups. Many of our customers have setup feed groups called user_private, user_friends, user_public, etc. While that approach works, it makes it harder to integrate Stream. Additionally, it doesn’t work if you need more complex filtering criteria or if you have a combination of filtering criteria (ie. supporting both privacy settings and filtering on activities of a certain type).
2. React Components
The popularity of Based, our UI Kit for feeds, has inspired us to create a React component library for feeds. This will make it extremely easy to add notification feeds, activity streams or news feeds to your React based app.
We’re even thinking about including a generator for the React components in the dashboard, making it easier to get up and running with Stream. What do you think?
3. Likes & Comments
Many of our customers want to store likes and comments in their own database. For a long time, we’ve considered likes and comments to be out of scope. To our surprise, many of our enterprise customers asked for us to include this functionality. As we previously mentioned, we believe in the importance of listening to customer feedback and can admit when we’re wrong. In the coming months, we’ll add support for likes, comments and other reactions to Stream’s API. When you read the feed you’ll automatically see the counts and if the user has already liked the given activity.
4. Enrichment and normalization
One of the hardest aspects of integrating with Stream is enrichment. Most of our customers’ store IDs to external objects in the activities. One example is user IDs. When you read the feed you need to:
Gather the list of objects referenced
Efficiently lookup those objects in cache and your database
Replace the IDs with the full objects
While this isn’t very complex it definitely makes it a bit harder to integrate with Stream. Our plan is to remove this complexity from the integration and take care of the whole process transparently.
For example, say you want the actor field of an activity to be a user from your application. Right now you would store the user ID in the actor field and, at read time, replace all IDs with the data from your primary storage.
With the new approach, you can send the data in the actor field as it is and Stream will take care of the rest.
In the example above, Stream could detect that you added a track object, normalized it and stored it separately from the activity. When reading the feed we would simply lookup the “track:123” object and show you the full details. You could update the object using our collections endpoint.
5. Personalization V2
A. Currently, personalization is only supported through our Python SDK. Customers using other languages have to directly use the REST SDKs which isn’t ideal. Next step: updating our other SDKs to make it easier to integrate personalization.
B. Our analytics endpoint currently doesn’t have a REST API. However many larger customers prefer to integrate analytics on the server side. Next step: adding a REST endpoint to batch create impressions and events.
C. We’re going to release a “getting started” type of tutorial for personalization. This will make it easier to get up and running with any of the 5 use cases for personalization. Read the docs.
6. Performance & Scalability Improvements
After we released the new version of Stream based on Go, RocksDB, and Raft, we saw a large and immediate performance improvement. There’s still a lot of room left for optimization on the new architecture. This means you’ll continue to see performance improvements in the coming months.
7. Documentation
One thing that always amazed me is that the documentation for many APIs isn’t great – even when the product is! It’s surprising since I know, as a developer, that docs are one of the main things we look at when deciding whether or not to adopt a new tool. Over the past few years, Stream’s documentation has not been kept entirely up-to-date. It’s actually quite difficult to keep the docs completely relevant when your product is moving quickly. We’re going to invest a good amount of time to improving the writing, updating the code and checking all our example apps and integrations.
Send us your Feedback!
Once again, we’d love to get your feedback. Send us an email with your thoughts, product improvements, new features, etc. Even small things like spotting issues in our documentation help make the API easier to use for the entire Stream community. We look forward to hearing from you!
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/looking-forward-whats-coming-from-stream-in-2018/feed/0Dubsmash Switches to Stream from an In-House Solution
https://getstream.io/blog/dubsmash-switches-to-stream-from-an-in-house-solution/
https://getstream.io/blog/dubsmash-switches-to-stream-from-an-in-house-solution/#respondMon, 19 Mar 2018 14:45:25 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=3019About Dubsmash Dubsmash is a global entertainment platform that allows users to interact with the content they love. Their team is building the interactive video quote database of the future, allowing users around the world to share, lip-sync, and meme over pop culture content. With over 200M global users who create & interact with 35 […]
Dubsmash is a global entertainment platform that allows users to interact with the content they love. Their team is building the interactive video quote database of the future, allowing users around the world to share, lip-sync, and meme over pop culture content. With over 200M global users who create & interact with 35 videos every second, Dubsmash is building the entertainment product of the future – one where consumers are actively participating versus passively consuming.
Challenge
Dubsmash has always been a huge fan of not “reinventing the wheel” by using existing solutions, being that they’re a small team operating very quickly. However, they initially believed that they could build an in-house feed solution that would have all the features and functionality they needed, at a lower price than what they saw in the market. They soon discovered that the complexities of building streams and feeds are vast. While they were able to easily construct a simple chronological feed, they ran into many difficulties when attempting to add features such as ranking and personalization. After spending many weeks and valuable resources on development, they realized that continuing to build in-house would not provide them with the best and most sustainable outcome.
“Building out feed technology is quite a challenge. We made the mistake of trying to build it ourselves…and we were just stuck. From a feature perspective, we couldn’t build something as robust as what Stream can provide. I’m simply amazed at how certain features, such as ranking, work. Stream is also very easy to implement and their team has been responsive on Slack!” – Tim Specht, CTO of Dubsmash
Why Stream
Primary Reasons
– Time to market
– Scalability
– Simple implementation
Dubsmash has been familiar with Stream for over two years. They had experience with the original, open source Stream framework and had gone through the Try-the-API tutorials. They had also done extensive research on The Stream Blog and documentation page. When they reached out to Stream, they were in need of a feature-rich solution that could scale for their expected growth while integrating quickly and easily. Dubsmash was particularly impressed with Stream’s easy-to-use ranking feature, and the fact that the API can cover many use cases. Dubsmash uses several ranking methods side by side. The feed in their admin is strictly stored by time and the feed shown to users takes into account both popularity and time decay. What would have taken weeks of development time to build in-house, took a day and a half to implement with the API. With Stream, they just “don’t need to worry about it!”
Moving forward…
Dubsmash is planning on expanding their offerings with more mobile and web-based products built around their core product – their ‘video quote database’. We can’t wait to see what they come up with!
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/dubsmash-switches-to-stream-from-an-in-house-solution/feed/0Building a Node.js Powered API with Express, Mongoose & MongoDB
https://getstream.io/blog/building-a-node-js-powered-api-with-express-mongoose-mongodb/
https://getstream.io/blog/building-a-node-js-powered-api-with-express-mongoose-mongodb/#respondThu, 22 Feb 2018 16:19:21 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=3002One of my favorite parts of my job as a Developer Evangelist at Stream is building sample applications. It is an enthralling way to engage and interact with potential and existing customers, as well as show off the fun technology we use and build with every single day. The applications I build range from small […]
One of my favorite parts of my job as a Developer Evangelist at Stream is building sample applications. It is an enthralling way to engage and interact with potential and existing customers, as well as show off the fun technology we use and build with every single day. The applications I build range from small code snippets outlining how to perform basic operations, such as marking an item as “read” in Stream, to large microservice based applications that generally require robust backend architectures, like Winds.
Last year, I created a post on how to build a RESTful API with Restify. Now that Express and Restify are nearly neck and neck in terms of requests per second, I thought it might be interesting to show you how I go about structuring my APIs with Express (just to toss in a little friendly competition / play devil-oper’s advocate ).
Structuring Your API
The way you choose to structure your API is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. You must ensure that it’s smart, flexible, and easy to use – this is a must. If it’s not easy to use, other developers will not understand what you’re building nor will they be able to figure out how to build on top of it. Think before you build (I know. Planning sucks. Especially when you are excited to get going, but it *pays off*).
All source code is stored in /src. It compiles down from ES6+ to ES5 into the /dist directory for execution on the server. You’re probably asking yourself why you’d take the extra step to write in something that is just going to be compiled down? Good question. ES6+ standards provide some pretty killer additional functionalities, such as arrow functions, modified scoping, destructuring, rest/spread parameter handling, and more!
Let’s have a look at the compilation that takes place in the build.sh file:
That is ALL you need to be able to write in a super awesome language while having it still be supported in all the usual places! That said, the code above *may* look like gibberish, so let’s break it down :
#!/bin/bash
Denotes that this is an executable bash file
rm –rf dist && mkdir dist
Removes the /dist directory if it exists (cleanup).
Creates a new /dist directory.
npx babel src —out–dir dist —ignore node_modules
Compiles every file to ES5 and moves the files to the /dist directory, with the exception of node_modules (those are already compiled).
cp src/package.json dist
By design, npx doesn’t migrate json files, so we need to copy it ourselves using the cp command.
cd dist && yarn install —production —modules–folder node_modules
Move into the /dist directory and install the npm modules using yarn
Running the build is as simple as running the following command from your terminal:
The following file, server.js, contains the most important logic and sits on the top-level of our codebase. The beginning portion imports all of the necessary npm modules, followed by our config and logger utility.
Next, we take advantage of the Express use method to invoke several of our imported middleware libraries (cors, compression, and our body-parser). **Please note** that there are several other middleware libraries that we include for additional functionality (e.g. email, logging, jwt authentication, etc.). Last but not least, after a bit of initialization, we dynamically include all routes and pass the API context to the route for binding.
Note: The customer logger module can be used with most logging services (Papertrail, Loggly, etc.). For this demo, as well as other projects, I like to use Papertrail. You may need to adjust the settings and ENV variables if you use something other than Papertrail.
Routing
To keep things tidy and organized, all routing logic (e.g. GET /users) is kept in its own route file inside of a /routes directory.
As you can see, the contents of the route file above hold all references to the controllers for GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE operations. This works because we import and reference the UserController, passing along the necessary parameters and/or data with every API call.
Controllers
Controllers include the database model associated with the data that they will be handling, receiving data from the routes, and then making an informed decision on how to handle the data. Finally, the controllers communicate through the models which then talk to the database, and return a status code with a payload.
If you’re a visual person, a production instance should look a little something like this:
And, the code for an example user controller would look like this:
Mongoose is a wonderful ODM (Object Data Modeling) library for Node.js and MongoDB. If you’re familiar with the reference ORM (Object Resource Mapping) and libraries for Node.js, such as Sequelize and Bookshelf, Mongoose is pretty straightforward. The massive benefit with Mongoose is how easy it is to structure MongoDB schemas – there’s no need to fuss around with custom business logic.
What’s even more exciting are the many goodies like middleware, plugins, object population, and schema validation either baked in, or one yarn (I love yarn) or one npm install away. It’s truly remarkable how popular the project has become among developers who use MongoDB.
When it comes to Mongoose models, I tend to keep things somewhat flat (or at least a maximum of 3 deeply nested objects) to avoid confusion. Here’s an example of a user model pulled directly from a project currently under development here at Stream:
Note: When it comes to hosting and running MongoDB, I like to use MongoDB Atlas. It’s a database as a service provided by the makers of MongoDB themselves. If you don’t want to use a free MongoDB Atlas instance, you’re welcome to use a local version. Additionally, if you want to monitor your data, MongoDB Compass is an excellent choice!
Utilities
Custom utilities can be used for a variety of things – basically, anything you want. I generally reserve them for separating concerns and keeping my code clean. Some examples include establishing database connections, sending emails, logging to an external service, and even communicating with HTTP based service here at Stream.
I’m often asked the question of when to turn something into a utility and my answer is always the same… When you find yourself 1) reusing code OR 2) jamming third-party services into code where it just doesn’t feel right.
Here’s an example of a utility I wrote to help called the Stream Personalization REST API. This integration was completed in about a dozen lines of code:
APIs are the building blocks of modern applications. They govern how an application can talk to another, as well as to the database. While we have other flavors of API structures (GraphQL, etc.), RESTful APIs continue to pull their own weight and aren’t going anywhere soon.
If you’re interested in seeing a fully built out skeleton for a REST API built with Node.js, Express, Mongoose, and MongoDB, head over to this GitHub repo.
As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me on Twitter or below in the comments. Thank you!
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/building-a-node-js-powered-api-with-express-mongoose-mongodb/feed/0Sketchfab Utilizes Stream’s Feed Technology to Increase Performance and Reliability
https://getstream.io/blog/sketchfab-utilizes-stream-to-increase-performance/
https://getstream.io/blog/sketchfab-utilizes-stream-to-increase-performance/#respondWed, 21 Feb 2018 15:48:19 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=2993“From posting updates to commenting and more, Stream provided us with the most flexible and scalable solution for displaying all our user’s activities. The Stream team made implementing our news feed solution a collaborative experience and ultimately the right decision for us.” – Paul Chambers, Artist Evangelist at Sketchfab. Sketchfab’s community consists of artists, designers, […]
“From posting updates to commenting and more, Stream provided us with the most flexible and scalable solution for displaying all our user’s activities. The Stream team made implementing our news feed solution a collaborative experience and ultimately the right decision for us.”
– Paul Chambers, Artist Evangelist at Sketchfab.
Sketchfab’s community consists of artists, designers, architects, hobbyists, engineers, brands, museums, game studios, schools and more. Some of the most talented 3D artists showcase their work on Sketchfab’s platform.
Sketchfab’s rapid growth triggered them to research solutions for their feeds. Since conception, they had relied on custom-built feeds that caused several issues. They had no other option but to maintain their own infrastructure in order to support their initial solution (ie. PostgreSQL database and Redis cache). The former implementation also relied on storing user activity in a PostgreSQL table which, as activity grew, it took more and more time to scan and retrieve activities relevant to a unique user. They knew their in-house solution wouldn’t scale indefinitely and adding and maintaining more infrastructure in order to fix it was not an option they wanted to explore.
Solution
Sketchfab heard about Stream since they are a fellow TechStars graduate. They tried out the interactive API tutorial and were impressed with how easy Stream’s API is to use. Before making the final decision to work with Stream, they did their research. The main alternative they considered was building an in-house solution on top of Stream’s open source Stream-Framework. Stream’s built-in support for aggregation, notification feeds and ranking was a major reason for why they chose the hosted solution. Another benefit is the solid performance and reliability offered by the API. Stream’s hosted platform is based on Go and a highly optimized feed storage infrastructure. That level of performance and reliability is hard to achieve when building an in-house solution. The final reason they decided to use Stream’s API is pricing. The team at Sketchfab realized that hosting and maintaining their own Cassandra cluster, worker instances, task broker, real time infrastructure and API workers would simply not be cost-effective.
The end result of this collaboration is the new feed on Sketchfab:
In addition to the news feed, their notification feed is also powered by Stream.
Performance
Sketchfab uses Stream’s region in EU-west. This is right next to their own data center, so the performance is very high. Here’s a graph of their read performance before and after Stream’s switch to Go:
Primary reasons for choosing Stream:
Aggregation, ranking and notifications supported out of the box
]]>https://getstream.io/blog/sketchfab-utilizes-stream-to-increase-performance/feed/0Activity Streams and News Feeds for Real-Time Use Cases
https://getstream.io/blog/news-feeds-for-real-time-use-cases/
https://getstream.io/blog/news-feeds-for-real-time-use-cases/#respondWed, 07 Feb 2018 12:00:21 +0000https://getstream.io/blog/?p=2983There are many feed use cases where it’s important to show updates in real-time. If a feed has thousands or even millions of followers, this can be pretty hard to do. Over the past months, our team has vastly improved the capacity of our real-time infrastructure, allowing you to: Show live activities for a sporting […]
There are many feed use cases where it’s important to show updates in real-time. If a feed has thousands or even millions of followers, this can be pretty hard to do. Over the past months, our team has vastly improved the capacity of our real-time infrastructure, allowing you to:
Show live activities for a sporting event
Organize raids in a video game
Notify a user about something important
Enable discussions between several famous or popular users
The metric that matters the most in the examples above is the round-trip time for an activity insert. More specifically, inserting the activity, handling the fanout of notifications, and the latency back to your infrastructure using either websockets, SQS or webhooks. It’s important to note that Stream only fires the real-time event after the insert and fanout are fully completed. This prevents scenarios where your user opens the app from a notification but the activity isn’t there yet.
In the past, our Python-based infrastructure could take up to 2 minutes for a feed update to propagate and for your user to receive the notification. With our new real-time infrastructure, the average round-trip time (including network latency) is around 230 milliseconds. The 99th percentile is 550 milliseconds.
Several recent changes to Stream have enabled this increase in speed. First, our team has made a major migration from Python to Go. You can read more about our Go based infrastructure on StackShare. The second is rewriting our real-time infrastructure from Node to Go.
Looking Forward…
We’re considering adding socket.io support to our real-time infrastructure. This will make it easier to connect to Stream from various platforms such as iOS, Android and React-Native. The team is also working on additional performance improvements, so we suspect the 99th percentile will further improve in the coming months.
We are excited to see what you can build with faster real-time updates. As always, please contact us if you have any feature requests or recommendations.
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3232136296444Google’s Area 120 incubator aims to improve your NYC subway commute with Pigeon
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/area-120-subway-pigeon/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/area-120-subway-pigeon/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 18:33:37 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648957There’s a new app coming out of Google’s Area 120 incubator that could help New York City subway commuters navigate the ever-growing number of delays.
While the Pigeon app is already live on the Apple App store, it currently requires an invite code to access, so I wasn’t able to try it out myself.
However, the Pigeon website describes it as a way for users save their favorite routes, then get recommendations on which route to take on a given day based on delays and crowds reported by other users. It’s almost like a transit-oriented version of Google-owned navigation app Waze.
“After years of living in New York City and commuting on the subway, the Pigeon team knows first-hand that public transit can be frustratingly unpredictable,” the website says. “So when we started this project, we decided to create a product that lets subway riders help each other avoid delays, crowds, and incidents that make can make commuting so stressful.”
As a New Yorker myself, I mostly rely on Google Maps for subway navigation — it does a reasonably good job of including arrival times and information about delays provided by the MTA, but there’s definitely room for more up-to-date and accurate data. Plus, I usually don’t check the app on my normal commute, which can mean I end up late to important meetings, or missing them entirely, due to an unexpected delay.
When asked about the app, a Google spokesperson sent us the following statement:
One of the many projects that we’re working on within Area 120 is Pigeon, an iOS app that helps New York City subway goers find the best route with live alerts from other riders. Like other projects within Area 120, it’s a very early experiment so there aren’t many details to share right now.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/area-120-subway-pigeon/feed/01648957Roblox follows Minecraft into the education market
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/roblox-follows-minecraft-into-the-education-market/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/roblox-follows-minecraft-into-the-education-market/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 18:18:12 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648913Roblox, the massively multiplayer online game favored by the under 13 crowd, is following in Minecraft’s footsteps with a move into the education market. The company this morning announced a new education initiative, Roblox Education, that will offer a free curriculum to educators, along with international summer coding camps, and a free online “Creator Challenge” in partnership with Universal Brand Development, which will see kids building Roblox games inspired by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
The gaming company has been around for many years, but only recently reached a critical mass where it was ready to talk about its numbers. Today, Roblox sees over 60 million monthly active users, and its creator community building new worlds for kids to explore has doubled to 2 million this year from the year prior, it said earlier this year.
Roblox gets kids coding by hooking them on the game itself when they’re young – around elementary school age. By middle school, users are downloading Roblox Studio to build their own games and experiences. And by high school, they’ve learned to code to customize their games even further.
And the kids aren’t just building for fun – there’s money to be made, too. The top creators make two to three million a year, the company claims. The games are free, but creators monetize through the sale of virtual goods. Roblox says it paid out $30 million to its creator community last year, and is now cash-flow positive.
With Roblox Education, the aim is to get more kids coding by working with educators directly.
The new curriculum offers teachers 12 hours of step-by-step tutorials, handouts, technical setup guides, outlines, lesson guides, and more. It’s shared freely under a Creative Commons license so teachers can use or modify it as they see fit. In the future, the curriculum will be expanded to include other subjects, as well, like Physics and Design, the company says.
In addition, teaching kids how to use Roblox Studio will be the main focus of more than 500 coding camps and online programs this summer in the U.S., U.K. Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, Spain, Brazil, and Portugal. The kids will learn how to create, publish and market their games to others.
The company will also run its 4th annual Roblox Summer Accelerator, and host 45 young developers at its HQ for the summer. The program has previously produced some of the more popular Roblox titles, like MeepCity and Lumber Tycoon.
And it will host its annual Roblox Developer Conference in San Francisco July 13-15, 2018, and in Amsterdam August 17-19, 2018. It’s doubling the number of attendees this year at both.
Finally, Roblox will host its first Creator Challenge with Universal, where kids learn tricks of game building via a Jurassic Park-themed, self-paced course.
“Roblox’s mission is to power and fuel imagination while inspiring a new generation of creators,” said Grace Francisco, VP of Developer Relations at Roblox, said in a statement about the launch. ”We are thrilled to be launching our education initiative that gives young people of all ages and backgrounds the chance to develop the crucial skills needed to be tomorrow’s entrepreneurs and creators.”
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/roblox-follows-minecraft-into-the-education-market/feed/01648913Come mix your realities at our AR/VR event in LA in October
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/come-mix-your-realities-at-our-ar-vr-event-in-la-in-october/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/come-mix-your-realities-at-our-ar-vr-event-in-la-in-october/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 17:49:03 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648877TechCrunch is hosting one of our single-topic Sessions events centered on AR/VR and mixed reality in Los Angeles on October 18th at UCLA’s Royce Hall. We’re going to be doing some very cool stuff that we’re not quite ready to talk about, but at the core we’re looking to have incredible discussions with the best and brightest in reality creation.
The goal is to get folks into one room to see some demos, hear some talks and take part in a salon of sorts about the state of AR/VR. We’ll talk shop, philosophy, hardware, software and inclusion.
As someone who has logged hundreds of hours in a headset, reported on the space and been an advocate of what augmented and virtual realities could do for us, I’m pretty excited. I’ll be programming the event personally, along with our crack reporter in the space, Lucas Matney. The show promises to be bang-up cool with attention paid to the hardware and software that will enable the next generation of experiences in the augmented reality and virtual reality worlds, as well as some more metaphysical chit-chat about how we all go about building these worlds.
Check out the site for Sessions: AR/VR 2018; we’ll be fleshing it out with speakers and more details as we lock them down. You can grab early tickets here for $95, which includes access to all the day’s talks and demos and, if you’re a student, we’ve got special tickets just for you here for $45.
More to come soon. See you in October!
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/come-mix-your-realities-at-our-ar-vr-event-in-la-in-october/feed/01648877Steve Case and JD Vance are speaking at Disrupt SF on startup opportunities outside of Silicon Valley
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/steve-case-and-jd-vance-are-speaking-at-disrupt-sf-on-startup-opportunities-outside-of-silicon-valley/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/steve-case-and-jd-vance-are-speaking-at-disrupt-sf-on-startup-opportunities-outside-of-silicon-valley/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 17:47:17 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648811We’re excited to announce Steve Case and JD Vance will sit down for a fireside chat at Disrupt SF this September. There’s plenty to talk about, too, including the pair’s latest venture: A massive $150 million seed fund backed by an impressive group of investors that are targeted at startups outside of Silicon Valley.
As The New York Times put it after the fund’s announcement, the complete list of investors in the Rise of the Rest fund “may be the greatest concentration of American wealth and power in one investment fund.” It includes among others Jeff Bezos, Eric Schmidt, John Doerr, Jim Breyer, Dan Gilbert and members of the Walton, Koch and Pritzker families.
This fund is core to what Case and Vance are championing at Revolution . The Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm primarily backs companies outside of major tech hubs. At Disrupt New York in May, Case told the audience that many regions are overlooked simply because investors can’t “get in their cars and drive to those companies” and he wants to convince other VCs to look outside of their comfort zones.
In August of 2017 Steve Case, founder of AOL and Revolution, tapped JD Vance to run Revolution as its Managing Partner.
“I don’t know if I’m ever going to be comfortable with being the media-dubbed spokesperson,” Vance told TechCrunch at the time. “But I do think you can talk about the issues and try to raise awareness or you can do something about the issues — my goal here is to try to do both. There’s an opportunity I’ve been given here with the platform the book has afforded.”
Vance is seemingly of the same mind as Case. In his book, which is a must read by the way, Hillbilly Elegy, he lays out his upbringing in Appalachia’s working class and explains the importance of striving to overcome obstacles — and startups outside the Valley have different obstacles to overcome than those located around San Francisco. As the managing partner of Revolution, we hear he has a keen focus that resonates with founders. Vance served in the Golf War, eventually graduating from The Ohio State and Yale and went on to serve as a law clerk and a principle at Peter Thiel’s VC firm, Mithril Capital Management LLC.
“It’s worth remembering that Detroit 75 years ago was like the Silicon Valley,” said Case at Disrupt NY in 2017. “At the time, it was the hottest innovation city in the country, because the automobile was the hot new technology at the time. Silicon Valley was like fruit orchards. These things change. But they lost their way. Detroit lost 60 percent of its population in the last 50 years and they went bankrupt because they lost their entrepreneur mojo.”
Case’s fireside chat was fascinating and we’re thrilled to have him back with Revolution’s managing partner, JD Vance. While Disrupt SF happens in the heart of Silicon Valley, there are plenty of founders, developers and investors who are constantly looking for opportunities in new regions — just like Steve Case and JD Vance.
If you’re looking to purchase tickets to Disrupt, you can grab those right here.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/steve-case-and-jd-vance-are-speaking-at-disrupt-sf-on-startup-opportunities-outside-of-silicon-valley/feed/01648811The Microsoft Launcher for Android now lets you track your kids’ whereabouts
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/the-microsoft-launcher-for-android-now-lets-you-track-your-kids-whereabouts/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/the-microsoft-launcher-for-android-now-lets-you-track-your-kids-whereabouts/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 17:46:32 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648875Microsoft is launching an update to its Android launcher today that gives parents the ability to track their kids’ location. This is one out of a number of parent- and kid-focused announcements the company made today. Others include the ability to block sites in Microsoft Edge on Android and the launch of MSN Kids, a new curated news website for children.
At the core of these new features are Microsoft’s family group settings that already allowed you to do things like track a child’s activity on Windows 10 and Xbox One devices or limit screen time in general.
“As a mother to a young and curious daughter, I deeply understand the need for tools to help balance the use of technology in the home as well as out of the home,” writes Shilpa Ranganathan, the General Manager of Microsoft’s Mobile Experiences group, in today’s announcement. “It’s especially near and dear to me as leader of a team building experiences for mobile devices. We emphasize the idea of transparency as a guiding principle for these new experiences.”
The new tracking tool is rolling out with today’s update of the Microsoft Launcher for Android and will put the latest known location of your kids right in its personalized news feed.
I’m not sure how useful blocking access to sites in Edge for Android really is, but if you manage to lock your kids out from Chrome or any other pre-installed browser — and block them from downloading them — then I guess this could work.
As for MSN Kids, Microsoft notes that the site will curate information from trusted sources, including Time for Kids, Popular Science, Sports Illustrated for Kids, National Geographic, and USA TODAY. It’s worth noting that there is no sponsored content or advertising on the site.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/the-microsoft-launcher-for-android-now-lets-you-track-your-kids-whereabouts/feed/01648875Spotify’s CEO says company botched ‘hateful conduct’ policy roll out
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/spotifys-ceo-says-company-botched-hateful-conduct-policy-roll-out/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/spotifys-ceo-says-company-botched-hateful-conduct-policy-roll-out/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 17:40:50 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648897Two weeks after his company attempted to impose a policy targeted at curbing “hate content and hateful conduct,” Spotify’s CEO admitted the company mishandled its roll out.
During an interview at this week’s Code Conference, Daniel Ek told the crowd, “The whole goal with this was to make sure that we didn’t have hate speech on the service. It was never about punishing one individual artist, or even naming one individual artist as well.”
The policy, introduced on May 10, pulled certain artists from Spotify’s curated content streams over bad conduct in their personal lives. Pushback on the policy was almost instantaneous,and reports surfaced last week that Spotify was rethinking its approach. In particular, rapper XXXTencion, who was one of two artists single out by the service (along with R. Kelly), was reportedly going to be added back to Spotify’s popular Rap Caviar playlist at some unspecified point.
Ek acknowledged that the implementation could have been handled better, and that Spotify’s intention was never to play the role of “moral police.” The executive added that the policy is continuing to evolve, with Spotify soliciting user feedback. Among the many thorny issues the company is navigating here is how to address those artists who have been accused — but not actually charged or convicted — of a given crime.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/spotifys-ceo-says-company-botched-hateful-conduct-policy-roll-out/feed/01648897Klaxoon gets $50M to try to make boring meetings more interactive and productive
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/klaxoon-gets-50m-to-try-to-make-boring-meetings-more-interactive-and-productive/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/klaxoon-gets-50m-to-try-to-make-boring-meetings-more-interactive-and-productive/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 17:39:27 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648892If you’ve ever been in a pointless meeting at work, odds are you’ve spent part of the time responding to messages or just putzing around on the Internet — but Klaxoon hopes to convert that into something a bit more productive with more interactive meetings.
The French startup today said it’s raised $50 million in a new financing round led by Idinvest Partners, with early round investors BPI, Sofiouest, Arkea and White Star Capital Fund also participating. The company offers a suite of tools designed to make those meetings more engaging and generally just cut down on useless meetings with a room of bored and generally unengaged people that might be better off working away at their desk or even taking other meetings. The company has raised about $55.6 million in total.
The whole point of Klaxoon is to make meetings more engaging, and there are a couple ways to do that. The obvious point is to translate what some classrooms are doing in the form of making the whole session more engaging with the use of connected devices. You might actually remember those annoying clickers in classrooms used to answer multiple choice questions throughout a session, but it is at least one way to engage people in a room — and offering a more robust way of doing that may be something that helps making the session as a whole more productive.
Klaxoon also offers other tools like an interactive whiteboard (remember Smartboards, also in classrooms?) as well as a closed networks for meeting participants that aims to be air-gapped from a broader network so those employees can conduct a meeting in private or if the room isn’t available. All this is wrapped together with a set of analytics to help employees — or managers — better conduct meetings and generally be more productive. All this is going to be more important going forward as workplaces become more distributed, and it may be tempting to just have a virtual meeting on one screen while either working on a different one — or just messing around on the Internet.
Of course, lame meetings are a known issue — especially within larger companies. So there are multiple interpretations of ways to try to fix that problem, including Worklytics — a company that came out of Y Combinator earlier this year — that are trying to make teams more efficient in general. The idea is that if you are able to reduce the time spent in meetings that aren’t really productive, that’ll increase the output of a team in general. The goal is not to monitor teams closely, but just find ways to encourage them to spend their time more wisely. Creating a better set of productivity tools inside those meetings is one approach, and one Klaxoon seems to hope plays out.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/klaxoon-gets-50m-to-try-to-make-boring-meetings-more-interactive-and-productive/feed/01648892This newly funded startup wants to help women gauge their reproductive health a lot sooner in life
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/this-newly-funded-startup-wants-to-help-women-gauge-their-reproductive-health-a-lot-sooner-in-life/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/this-newly-funded-startup-wants-to-help-women-gauge-their-reproductive-health-a-lot-sooner-in-life/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 17:34:01 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648791It’s often the case that women don’t think much about their reproductive health until they have to. Sometimes it begins with an aside from a well-meaning gynecologist — or one’s impatient parents. Sometimes, it’s because a couple is ready to try conceiving and it’s proving harder than they imagined it would be.
A San Francisco-based startup called Modern Fertility wants to educate women about their reproductive health much earlier in their lives, enabling them to become more “proactive” instead of reactive, says co-founder and CEO Afton Vechery, who worked formerly as a product manager at the genetic testing company 23andMe and, before that, at a healthcare-focused private equity firm in Greenwich, Conn.
At both places, she learned a lot about the growing number of companies that are empowering customers with information about their own bodies. She also learned, particularly at 23andMe, about the importance of making that information affordable. Indeed, after shelling out $1,500 for tests run by a reproductive endocrinologist to get a better picture of her own reproductive health, Vechery set out to create similar tests that one needn’t be a Rockefeller to order. Toward that end, an at-home finger-prick hormone test that Modern Fertility began selling today for $199.
The vast difference in price owes to economies of scale, says Vechery. Because there are just 500 infertility clinics in the U.S. and roughly 6,000 endocrinologists — just 2,000 of which are focused on reproductive health — the cost of individual testing has been prohibitively high. Modern Fertility, meanwhile, has “systems and tech and integrations that support a high volume of tests” conducted at the same time, she says, explaining that with volume comes discounted pricing.
Modern Fertility is not analyzing its customers’ hormones. It is using all CLIA-certified labs, including Quest Diagnostics, the 50-year-old, publicly traded clinical laboratory company. “We’re not making new instruments,” says Vechery. “Our differentiation is in access and the information that we provide to women.”
In fact, Modern Fertility is billing itself as more of an educational company than anything else. While it will tell consumers about nine hormone levels related to ovarian reserves and overall reproductive health — which can be important, especially when it comes to considerations around egg freezing — much of what it offers is related to content based on peer-reviewed studies about menopause and when women typically start to lose their fertility.
Customers also receive one optional one-on-one phone consultation with a fertility nurse who won’t give out medical advice but can share more information about which hormones are being tracked and why.
For the price, that may be enough for many women. It was enough for investors. Modern Fertility just closed on $6 million in funding led by Maveron and Union Square Ventures, which were joined by Sound Ventures, #Angels, SV Angel and additional individual investors.
No doubt these backers see a future where an offering like that from Modern Fertility is a perk offered by employers, more of which are offering fertility benefits to keep their employees happy and in place. Already, Vechery says that a “handful of companies” are interested in layering Modern Fertility’s tests into their other wellness benefits.
Modern Fertility is also counting on repeat customers, suggesting to them that re-taking its test every now and then will give a woman a better idea of how her “fertility curve” is changing over time.
Most immediately, says Vechery, Modern Fertility — co-founded by Carly Leahy, a creative strategist who moved to California from Boston in 2014 after Google recruited her, and who most recently logged two years at Uber — will be adding to its current, eight-person team.
It also will be “trying to understand the best way it can get this information” to potential customers, says Vechery. “We want to meet women where they are and educate them that this type of testing is important.”
Pictured above: Modern Fertility co-founders Afton Vechery, left, and Carly Leahy
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/this-newly-funded-startup-wants-to-help-women-gauge-their-reproductive-health-a-lot-sooner-in-life/feed/01648791AWS launches pay-per-session pricing for its QuickSight BI tool
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/aws-launches-pay-per-session-pricing-for-its-quicksight-bi-tool/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/aws-launches-pay-per-session-pricing-for-its-quicksight-bi-tool/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 17:08:41 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648803Amazon QuickSight, the company’s business intelligence tool for AWS, launched back in 2015, but it’s hard to say how much impact the service has made in the highly competitive BI market. The company has far from given up on this project, though, and today, it’s introducing a new pay-per-session pricing plan for access to QuickSight dashboards that is surely meant to give it a bit of a lift in a market where Tableau and Microsoft’s Power BI have captured much of the mindshare.
Under the new pricing plan, creating and publishing dashboards will stay cost $18 per user and month. For readers, though, who only need to have access to these dashboards, AWS now offers a very simple option: they will now pay $0.30 per session up to a maximum of $5 per month and user. Under this scheme, a session is defined as the first 30 minutes from login.
Previously, AWS offered two tiers of QuickSight plans: a $9 per user/month standard plan and a $24/user/month enterprise edition with support for Active Directory and encryption at rest.
That $9/user/month is still available and probably still makes sense for smaller companies where those who build dashboards and consume them are often the same person. The new pricing plan replaces the existing enterprise edition.
QuickSight already significantly undercuts the pricing of services like Tableau and others, though we’re also talking about a somewhat more limited feature set. This new pay-per-session offering only widens the pricing gap.
“With highly scalable object storage in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), data warehousing at one-tenth the cost of traditional solutions in Amazon Redshift, and serverless analytics offered by Amazon Athena, customers are moving data into AWS at an unprecedented pace,” said Dorothy Nicholls, Vice President of Amazon QuickSight at AWS, in a canned comment. “What’s changed is that virtually all knowledge workers want easy access to that data and the insights that can be derived. It’s been cost-prohibitive to enable that access for entire companies until the Amazon QuickSight pay-per-session pricing — this is a game-changer in terms of information and analytics access.”
Current QuickSight users include the NFL, Siemens, Volvo and AutoTrader.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/aws-launches-pay-per-session-pricing-for-its-quicksight-bi-tool/feed/01648803Waymo expands autonomous driving partnership with Fiat Chrysler
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/waymo-expands-autonomous-driving-partnership-with-fiat-chrysler/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/waymo-expands-autonomous-driving-partnership-with-fiat-chrysler/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 16:59:42 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648820On the same day of a massive $2.25 billion Softbank investment into General Motors’ Cruise, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is announcing an expanded partnership with Waymo that will add up to 62,000 more Chrysler Pacifica minivans to Waymo’s self-driving car fleet later this year. This isn’t too surprising, given Waymo said earlier this year that it had ordered thousands of new Chrysler Pacifica’s from FCA.
Waymo and FCA are also exploring ways to license Waymo’s self-driving car technology in order to deploy the tech in cars for consumers.
“FCA is committed to bringing self-driving technology to our customers in a manner that is safe, efficient and realistic,” FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne said in a statement. “Strategic partnerships, such as the one we have with Waymo, will help to drive innovative technology to the forefront.”
This expanded partnership comes a couple of months after Waymo partnered with Jaguar to introduce a premium self-driving car. Earlier this year, Waymo began testing its Chrysler self-driving car fleet in San Francisco. As of May 18, Waymo had 51 cars registered with the state of California for self-driving testing with a safety driver. Waymo has also applied for driverless testing in California.
Waymo’s plan is to launch a full-fledged self-driving transportation service later this year. The idea is for anyone to be able to pop open the Waymo app to request a driverless vehicle. Since 2009, Waymo has logged six million miles driven on public roads, five billion miles in simulated environments and run tests covering more than 20,000 types of driving scenarios.
“Waymo’s goal from day one has been to build the world’s most experienced driver and give people access to self-driving technology that will make our roads safer,” Waymo CEO John Krafcik said in a statement. “We’re excited to deepen our relationship with FCA that will support the launch of our driverless service, and explore future products that support Waymo’s mission.”
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/waymo-expands-autonomous-driving-partnership-with-fiat-chrysler/feed/01648820Philo’s low-cost TV service expands its lineup with Cheddar, Tastemade, and PeopleTV
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/philos-low-cost-tv-service-expands-its-lineup-with-cheddar-tastemade-and-peopletv/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/philos-low-cost-tv-service-expands-its-lineup-with-cheddar-tastemade-and-peopletv/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 16:29:17 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648789Following the new trend among streaming TV services to combine digital-first channels with traditional TV content, Philo today announced it’s expanding its live TV service with the addition of Cheddar Big News, People TV, and Tastemade. The Tastemade channel goes live today, with the other two shortly after.
Philo is a relative newcomer to the streaming TV market, having launched its service in November following its early endeavors as an on-campus TV provider. Its $16-per-month option is designed for cord cutters who care more about entertainment than they do sports.
By ditching sports programming, Philo undercut its competitors to become one of the cheapest ways to watch traditional cable TV channels, like A&E, AMC, BBC America, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Food Network, HGTV, Investigation Discovery (ID), Lifetime, MTV, TLC, Travel Channel, VH1, Viceland and others.
It also later added an expansion pack for $4 more per month that adds nine more channels, while still providing a 30-day cloud DVR and the ability to stream in HD on up to 3 devices at once.
Despite its affordable pricing, Philo is still something of an unknown in a market where even big brands like YouTube TV and Hulu are having to spend large marketing budgets just to create awareness around their live TV offerings. YouTube TV, for example, became a sponsor for the NBA Finals and the World Series to spread the word.
A new angle these services are trying now is to add on digital channels to bring in the internet audience. In April, YouTube TV added its first digital-only networks with the launch of two channels from Cheddar, followed in May by the additions of Tastemade and The Young Turks. Hulu, too, recently added Cheddar. Meanwhile, Sling TV already offers Cheddar, as does Pluto.
These additions also serve as a cheap way to offer viewers more programming, without having to increase prices. The same hold true for Philo, which is keeping the same rates as before, following the expansion.
“We built Philo for everyone who feels like TV was no longer serving them, and this is one more way we can stand apart,” said Philo CEO Andrew McCollum, in a statement.
As for gaining exposure, that’s a harder nut to crack. Philo’s newest attempt here is a just launched referral program, offering a $5 credit for each referral, and $5 for the person referred.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/philos-low-cost-tv-service-expands-its-lineup-with-cheddar-tastemade-and-peopletv/feed/01648789Scout.fm turns podcasts into personalized talk radio
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/scout-fm-turns-podcasts-into-personalized-talk-radio/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/scout-fm-turns-podcasts-into-personalized-talk-radio/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 16:00:09 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648672Scout.fm wants to change the way people listen to podcasts. Instead of scouring through the over 500,000 shows in your current podcast app, this startup’s new curated podcast service will just ask you a few questions to find out what you like, then create a podcast station customized to you. The experience is primarily designed for use on smart speakers, like Amazon’s Alexa-powered Echo devices, but is also available as iOS and Android applications.
The company was founded just over a year ago by Cara Meverden (CEO), previously of Google, Twitter, Indiegogo, and Medium; along with Saul Carlin (president and COO), previously head of publisher development at Medium, and before that, Politico; and Daniel McCartney, (CTO) previously an engineer at GrubHub, Klout and Medium.
At Medium, Meverden explains, they saw an explosion of people creating great written content; but now those publishers had begun to create great audio content, as well.
But unlike on Medium, which helps to guide readers to topics they like, people today have to seek out new podcasts for themselves. Scout.fm wants to offer a better system, and hopefully bring more listeners to podcasts as a result.
“We want to take podcastlisteningmainstream,” she says. “Wethinkthekeytothatismakingpodcastsaseasytolistentoastheradio –andwethinkthat’sevenmorecriticallyimportant, asweenterthesmartspeakerera.”
The Scout.fm service began as a series of experiments on Alexa.
The company launched over 30 Alexa skills, including a “Game of Thones”-themed podcast radio that was popular while the show was airing on HBO. The goal was to test what worked, what topics and formats drew listeners, and gain feedback through calls-to-action to participate in user surveys.
The result is Scout.fm, a curated podcast service that’s personalized to your listening preferences – and one that improves over time.
Here’s how it works on the Alexa platform. You first launch the app by saying “Alexa, open Scout fm.” The app will respond (using a human voice actor’s voice, not Alexa’s) by explaining briefly what Scout.fm does then asks you to choose one of three types of talk radio stations: “Daily news, brain food, or true stories.”
The first is a news station, similar to Alexa’s “Flash Briefing;” the second, “brain food,” focuses on other interesting and informative content, that’s not day-to-day news; and the last is a true crime podcast station.
The voice app will then ask you a few more questions as part of this setup process to find out what other subjects appeal to you by having you respond, on a scale of one to ten, how much of a history buff you are, or how much you’re interested in culture, like art, film and literature, for example.
On subsequent launches, the app will simply ask if you want to return to your “Brain Food” (or other selected) station. If you say no, you can try one of the other options.
However, once the setup process is over, the experience becomes very much like listening to talk radio.
A podcast will begin playing – Scout.fm favors those without ads at the very beginning – allowing you to listen as long as you’d like, or say “next” to move to the next one. Each new podcast episodes has a brief, spoken introduction that Scout.fm handwrites, so you know what’s coming up. Your listening can go on for hours, offering you a hands-free means of switching podcasts and discovering new favorites.
The app will also adjust to your preferences over time, removing those you tend to skip – much like how the thumbs down works on Pandora.
Scout.fm doesn’t include every podcast that’s out there. Instead, it’s a curated selection of a few hundred with high production values, narrative storytelling and tight editing.
“So if we listen to something and the two co-hosts kind of go on for half an hour at the beginning, that’s not a great podcast for this format,” Meverden says. “We want shows where they’re going to get right into it. That right away limits things, but there’s still an abundance of content.”
For example, some of the podcasts Scout.fm includes come from The Wall St. Journal, The New York Times, ESPN, and podcast networks like Gimlet, Wondery, Parcast and others.
The same curated selection of podcasts is also available in Scout.fm’s mobile apps for iOS and Android, which work with the voice assistant on the phone. (For example, you can tap your AirPods to wake Siri then say “Next” to move between podcasts.)
“If you’re jogging, our apps are an excellent companion because you don’t have to go back to your phone and try to find a new thing to listen to,” notes Meverden.
Since Scout.fm’s launch, it has accrued 1.5 million minutes listened across its network of experimental apps ahead of today’s public debut. The Alexa user base listened for twice as long as mobile users.
Currently, the service is not generating revenue, but, in the future, the team envisions call-to-action ads that could work with the Alexa app to share more information about the products, as well as ways it could utilize the newer in-app purchase mechanisms for Alexa skills.
The company is backed by $1.4M in seed funding from Bloomberg Beta, Precursor Ventures, Advancit and #Angels.
“The Scout team’s unique insight is that podcasts, no matter how good, won’t go mainstream until it is much simpler for consumers to find and listen to the content that’s right for them,” said Charles Hudson, managing partner at Precursor Ventures, in a statement about the investment. “The fast adoption of smart speakers changes this. We can open up podcasts to an entirely new audience,” he said.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/scout-fm-turns-podcasts-into-personalized-talk-radio/feed/01648672iOS App Store has seen over 170B downloads, over $130B in revenue since July 2010
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/ios-app-store-has-seen-over-170b-downloads-over-130b-in-revenue-since-july-2010/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/ios-app-store-has-seen-over-170b-downloads-over-130b-in-revenue-since-july-2010/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 15:43:11 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648732The App Store has seen over 170 billion downloads over the past decade, totaling over $130 billion in consumer spend. This data was shared this morning by app intelligence firm App Annie, which is marking the App Store’s 10th Anniversary with a look back on the store’s growth and the larger trends it’s seen. These figures aren’t the full picture, however – the App Store launched on July 10, 2008 with just 500 applications, but App Annie arrived in 2010. The historical data for this report, therefore, goes from July 2010 through December 2017.
That means the true numbers are even higher that what App Annie can confirm.
The report paints a picture of the continued growth of the App Store over the years, noting that iOS App Store revenue growth outpaces downloads, and that nearly doubled between 2015 to 2017.
iOS device owners apparently love to spend on apps, too.
The iOS App Store only has a 30 percent share of worldwide downloads, but accounts for 66 percent of consumer spend, the report says.
But this isn’t a complete picture of the iOS vs. Android battle, as Google Play isn’t available in China. App Annie’s data is incomplete on this front as it’s not accounting for the third-party Android app stores in China.
China today plays an outsized role, as App Annie has repeatedly reported, in terms of App Store revenue, even without Google Play. In fact, the APAC region accounts for nearly 60 percent of consumer spend – a trend that began in earnest with the October 2014 release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in China.
But when you look back at the App Store trends to date (or, as of July 2010 – which is as far back as App Annie’s data goes), it’s the U.S. that leads by a slim margin. China has quickly caught up but the U.S. is still the top country for all-time downloads, with 40.1 billion to China’s 39.9 billion; and it has generated $36 billion in consumer spend to China’s $27.7 billion.
iPhone users are heavy app users, too, the report notes.
In several markets, users have 100 or more apps installed, including Australia, India, China, Germany, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and France. The U.S., U.K., and Mexico come close, with 96, 90, and 89 average monthly apps installed in 2017, respectively.
Of course the numbers of apps used monthly are much smaller, but still range in the high 30’s to low 40’s, App Annie claims.
The report additionally examines the impact of games, which accounted for only 31 percent of downloads in 2017, but generated 75 percent of the revenue. The APAC regions plays a large role here as well, with 3.4 billion game downloads last year, and $19.3 billion in consumer spend.
Subscriptions, meanwhile, are a newer trend, but one that’s already boosting App Store revenues considerably, accounting for $10.6 billion in consumer spend in 2017. This is driven mainly by media streaming apps like Netflix, Pandora, and Tencent Video, for example, but Tinder makes a notable showing as one of the top five worldwide apps by revenue.
Thanks to subscriptions and other trends, App Annie predicts the worldwide iOS App Store revenue will grow 80 percent from 2017 to $75.7 billion by 2022.
And while the App Store today has over 2 million apps, it has seen over 4.5 million apps released on its store to date. Many of these have been removed by Apple or the developers, which is why the number of live apps is so much lower.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/ios-app-store-has-seen-over-170b-downloads-over-130b-in-revenue-since-july-2010/feed/01648732Canon has sold its last film camera
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/canon-has-sold-its-last-film-camera/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/canon-has-sold-its-last-film-camera/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 15:29:03 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648753Mark this date on your calendar. It’s the end of yet another tech era. Though, granted, this one’s been been death rattling for nearly a decade now. Canon this week announced with no fanfare that it’s sold its last film camera. The news was spotted by PetaPixel on the camera giant’s Japanese support forum.
The model in question is the EOS-1V, which, incidentally, the company actually stopped making a full eight years ago. Since it has simply been selling out the rest of its stock, which, it seems, has finally depleted. It’s less of a bang than a prolonged whimper, but it’s the end of an era, nonetheless, marking the first time Canon hasn’t offered a film camera since the 30s, when its parent company started offering a device called the “Kwanon.”
Those who are feeling suddenly nostalgic, you can likely pick one up used fairly easily (though this news might bump up their premium a bit), and I’m sure the inevitable Kickstarter project to revive the technology can’t be too far off, because that’s how these things go now.
And, of course, some other brands are still supporting film in one form or other, including, notably, Nikon. As for Canon, the company has promised to continue to offer repair on the EOS-1V until October 31st 2025, though that could end as early as 2020 for some, if parts and inventory run out sooner.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/canon-has-sold-its-last-film-camera/feed/01648753New York VC Steve Schlafman has a new gig with Primary Venture Partners
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/new-york-vc-steve-schlafman-has-a-new-gig-with-primary-venture-partners/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/new-york-vc-steve-schlafman-has-a-new-gig-with-primary-venture-partners/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 14:27:47 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648474Steve Schlafman has been an East Coast investor for roughly a decade — scouring deals for the Kraft Group ahead of joining Lerer Hippeau as an early employee, then spending more than four years as a principal with RRE Ventures before announcing on Twitter, to the surprise of some, that he was leaving the New York firm.
Many guessed that Schlafman, like a growing number of people right now, was setting off to create his own venture outfit. Today, Schlafman says it was a consideration and that he did a bit of research toward this end, but that as an identical twin, he’s not really programmed to work on his own. Enter Primary Venture Partners, a seed-stage firm in New York that was previously known as High Peaks Venture Partners and has backed numerous high-profile startups — Jet.com and Coupang among them — even while flying low itself.
Schlafman had been friends for years with co-founders Ben Sun and Brad Svrluga, co-investing with them in the civic app startup PublicStuff (acquired in 2015 by a better-funded peer), and turning to them for advice as he was figuring out his next moves. When they suggested that he join them as a venture partner, he thought the move made perfect sense. “It feels like buying a stock that’s on the rise in some ways,” he tells us.
More from our conversation yesterday, edited for length:
TC: Why did you leave RRE when you did?
SS: It was an incredibly hard decision, but after soul-searching about what I wanted to do long-term, I just felt that seed investing is where my heart is. RRE tends to be a Series A investor, and while I enjoy Series A, my super power is really spotting founders early and helping them along that journey.
TC: Were you thinking about launching your own fund?
SS: I was under the assumption at the time that I’d go start a fund as a solo GP, but after doing work [on the idea] for four or five months, I decided I didn’t want to work alone. I’m a collaborative person by nature, and the idea of working on my own for the next 18 to 36 months as a solo GP just wan’t attractive. I was in touch with Brad and Ben and they said, ‘What would think of joining forces with us?’ They’d been helping me think through different models, and it evolved that I could bring a lot to Primary.
TC: You’ve led deals in some companies that seemed out there at the time. I still remember chatting with you years ago about Breather, the on-demand network of meeting rooms, and thinking it was pretty far out there.
SS: I tend to like the weird things. I think part of the reason Primary works so well is that Ben has worked with transactional marketplaces, and Brad [knows] business-to business applications and I’ve traversed both worlds. I’ve also done things like [crime reporting app] Citizen, [indoor farming startup] Bowery Farming and Groups [an opiate treatment center and community]. That’s just my style, so I think they’re excited to get my brain to the table and bring a new perspective.
TC: ‘Venture partner’ means different things at different firms. Is this a part-time role?
SS: We did spend a lot of time talking about this, and there are a few roles that I’m going to play for them. Certainly, I’ll be being active on the investment team. I’ll also be helping with the broader firm strategy given the perspective I’ve gained by working in three investment firms previously.
But over the last six months, I’ve also been going through training to become an executive performance coach, which is something I really believe in. Not only have I personally gotten the benefit of coaching, but founders who’ve worked with coaches will tell you the experience transforms the way they lead. I plan to bring that to Primary, too.
TC: That’s interesting. Whose coaching program is it, and how involved is it?
It’s 250 hour of classroom [learning] and coaching at Leadership that Works, an accredited coach training program that [renowned VC-turned-coach] Jerry Colonna and other coaches at Reboot [a coaching firm Colonna co-founded nearly four years ago] have gone through.
For me, I’m married to a founder, and she’s been a big inspiration for me as an investor and taught me a lot about the daily grind of running a company. [I’ve learned much more about] not telling a founder how to run their company, but asking questions that ultimately help them make the tough decisions themselves. At the end of the day, I’m showing up for them and meeting them where they are in their process and hopefully helping them get to answers themselves versus being a traditional investor who tries to have all the answers.
TC: Are you on any boards right now?
SS: I’m not. I rolled off all my RRE boards when I left the firm.
TC: A year from now, will you be a general partner with Primary? I’m hearing the firm is raising another fund after closing its last fund with $60 million in 2016.
SS: Part of the appeal of working with Brad and Ben — and much of why I believe in Primary’s current trajectory — is that it’s building out the only true fund that’s focused on New York as a seed platform. Right now, I plan to spend half my time with them, and there will be a certain portion of my time spent evaluating alternative paths, in terms of maybe starting a company, or coaching could certainly be one of those paths I decide to take.
I’ll be working from Primary’s office every day like a team member, but I will have a bit of flexibility to explore a variety of avenues. It’s a fluid role. I imagine I’ll get entrenched pretty quickly, though.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/new-york-vc-steve-schlafman-has-a-new-gig-with-primary-venture-partners/feed/01648474Alcatel’s $100 Android Go phone hits the U.S. next week
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/alcatels-100-android-go-phone-hits-the-u-s-next-week/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/alcatels-100-android-go-phone-hits-the-u-s-next-week/#commentsThu, 31 May 2018 14:17:13 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648717At MWC, ZTE promised that its Tempo Go would be the first device to bring Android Oreo (Go Edition) to the States. But, well, stuff happened, and the company’s had a lot bigger things to deal with in the intervening months. Alcatel, however, is on the case with the 1X.
TCL announced this morning that the budget device will be hitting Amazon some time next week, priced at an extremely affordable $100, unlocked. It will also be arriving at Best Buy and Walmart soon after, no doubt taking advantage of the fact that it’s the only Android Go handset available in the U.S. for the time being.
The specs are unsurprisingly uninspiring. There’s a 960 x 480 5.3-inch screen, a MediaTek chip and 1GB of RAM. The good news, however, is that the new, lightweight version of Google’s mobile operating system is built for exactly those hardware restraints, which means you ought to get a much smoother Android experience than you would on a similarly specced handset running the full OS.
While the operating system is well positioned to get a foothold in developing countries, Google was quick to point out that it wasn’t limiting Android Go’s availability to those parts of the world. But while a number of manufacturers have signed on, none appeared too eager to launch the handsets in the States — well, aside from ZTE, but we all know how that went.
Another Android Go devices is on the way as well, with HMD bringing the Nokia 2.1 to the States in July.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/alcatels-100-android-go-phone-hits-the-u-s-next-week/feed/11648717Neighborhood Goods raises $5.75M to reinvent the department store
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/neighborhood-goods-seed-funding/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/neighborhood-goods-seed-funding/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 14:08:31 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648686Neighborhood Goods, a startup rethinking the traditional department store experience, is announcing that it has raised $5.75 million in seed funding.
Co-founder and CEO Matt Alexander (who co-founded the company with Mark Masinter) told me via email that while the largely static layout and offerings of a department store provide a degree of “consistency and reliability,” they’re also “dull and unchanging,” as well as “fairly transactional with little more to provide.”
“At Neighborhood Goods, we’re creating something more social and communal around an ever-changing landscape of products,” Alexander said, later adding, “Neighborhood Goods ostensibly takes the polish and approachability of the typical department store, but combines it with the dynamism and community of a pop-up store or pop-up marketplace.”
He also said technology will play a big role in the experience — particularly with an iOS app that will allow customers to learn more about the brands, text the staff, have products brought to them and make purchases.
The funding was led by Forerunner Ventures, with participation from Maveron, CAA Ventures, Global Founders Capital, NextGen Venture Partners, Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin and Retail Connection co-founder Alan P. Shor (who’s also joining the board of directors).
“Community and emotional connection are a big part of what drives consumer spending — something Matt and Mark understand wholeheartedly,” said Forerunner’s Kirsten Green in the funding announcement. “The delicate balance of both experience and discovery is reshaping the retail industry as shoppers crave brands that are unique and worth getting excited over.”
Neighborhood Goods plans to open its first location — a 13,000-square-foot store in Plano, Texas — this fall. Asked why he chose Plano, Alexander said:
Specifically, we’re able to tap into an aggressive consumer market, whilst bringing brands closer to exceptional customers. And we’re able to do so without the brands having to invest exorbitant amounts, hiring extensive retail teams, or developing marketing initiatives from the ground-up in new markets … That’s not to say we won’t look at markets like LA, NY, and SF in future, but, as a launchpad for a new concept, Plano is uniquely good for us today.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/neighborhood-goods-seed-funding/feed/01648686The queer dating app Her expands with curated community spaces
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/her-app-queer-women-communities-rebrand/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/her-app-queer-women-communities-rebrand/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 14:00:18 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648418After carving out a niche as the first dating app by and for queer women, Her is broadening its mission. Today, the app formerly known as Dattch is launching a Communities feature — kind of like a set of mini queer subreddits — to let people connect around interests and identity as a group.
“We spent the past three years bringing people together in one on one conversations and introductions — communities is about taking it beyond the one on one,” Her founder Robyn Exton told TechCrunch.
“We started paying attention to the number of queer spaces that are closing,” Exton said, noting that women’s centers, lesbian bars, queer bookshops and other queer IRL spaces are closing in record numbers in recent years. “We actually think they’re needed more than ever.”
Her’s new Communities feature aims to create a digital version of those collective queer spaces, letting users connect with interest and identity-based groups, with message boards custom built for Her’s unique user base. Users can post content in Communities or follow another person’s feed to stay up to date on what’s going in the Her universe.
A curated starter pack of Communities launches today, though Exton plans to add more over time with the potential for user-generated Communities and pop-ups around specific events. The first set includes a space for queer women of color, one centered around mindfulness and wellbeing and another for news and entertainment, among others.
The categories are pretty broad for now, but it sounds like Her plans to adapt Communities to whatever its users end up wanting. That flexibility coupled with Exton’s commitment to maintaining a space that’s “so ragingly queer” set Her apart from dating apps that generally fumble any dating experience that isn’t explicitly for straight people or gay men.
Her also plans to push toward internationalization in 2018 to grow its 3 million registered users. The app is already live in 55 countries and its largest non-English speaking markets are France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia and the Philippines. The app will host events tailored toward each of those locales in the coming year.
Just in time for Pride Month, Her is also launching a rebrand aimed at making the app more inclusive and reflective of what Exton calls “the future of fluidity that we believe in.”
“Our community and our audience has changed hugely, even in the last three years,” Exton said. “We needed to reflect that as a brand.”
According to Exton, there’s been a massive spike in Her users under the age of 29 describing their gender as non-binary or their sexuality as pansexual — a shift reflective of language and identity evolution in the queer community at large. The language of the rebrand describes a vision in which “sexuality and gender are found on a spectrum, where labels remain but are not set in stone.”
Exton hopes that Communities will create meaningful spaces in which Her users can gather and explore their own identities as they evolve and change. “So much queerness that happens inside of Her,” Exton said. “People describe it as feeling like you’re coming home.”
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/her-app-queer-women-communities-rebrand/feed/01648418Orange and Google form new partnership to invest in and buy EMEA startups
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/orange-google/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/orange-google/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 13:06:13 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648642Google, more recently by way of parent company Alphabet, has been a prolific investor in startups across the globe by way of entities like GV and CapitalG. Today, it announced its newest effort in this area, specifically outside of the US. The search and Android giant is partnering with Orange Digital Ventures, the corporate venture fund of the French carrier Orange, on a new effort to find, fund, and potentially acquire startups in the EMEA region, and specifically in the areas of the internet of things, cybersecurity, cloud services, AI, fintech and connectivity solutions.
The two are not disclosing a specific fund size, nor are they talking about any financial terms in this deal at this point, except to note that the investments could potentially be made at any stage, from seed to growth, depending on the startup in question.
The two expect the first investments to be announced later this year.
“Our goal is to join forces in financing the most promising digital startups,” said Marc Rennard, the CEO of Orange Digital Ventures (ODV), said in an interview. “We will then work together to qualify them, and when a common interest is there, we will join forces to invest in them.”
To be clear, Google has confirmed to me that this is not an extension of GV or CapitalG but activity out of its corporate development arm, which also makes investments into companies when they are viewed as strategic to Google and a potential route to an acquisition. (One, slightly outsized, example of one these investments in a third party would be Google’s $1.1 billion deal to buy a part of HTC.)
“We are delighted to support Orange’s ecosystem of start-ups and innovation and to explore alongside them opportunities for co-investment in Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EMEA),” said Carlo d’Asaro Biondo, EMEA President of Google Partnerships, in a statement. “Orange’s ecosystem is consistent with Google’s know-how and our ability to accelerate the growth of start-ups. This partnership is a way to enhance our collective contribution to innovation in this region.”
Indeed, in a sense, the deal is mutually beneficial for both sides.
On the part of Google, the company has strong dealflow and outreach particularly among US startups, in keeping with it being based there, and when it comes to GV or CapitalG either in the US, Europe, or elsewhere, the efforts are not intended primarily to be strategic to Google’s own interests. But when it comes to connecting with startups in EMEA that might be useful companies for Google to work with and potentially acquire to expand its business, it may not be seeing as many of those as it wants to.
Rennard said that Orange, on the other hand, gets on average around 1,200 startups pitching it for investment each year, and that’s before you consider startups that might get introduced through other VCs it works with already like Partech.
The thinking here is that working with Google will help ODV better filter some of those opportunities to make sure that the most interesting startups with the most potential get spotted and backed, and also to help Orange and Google both get in on the best deals in what appears to be a competitive investing environment at the moment.
“Have we missed opportunities? Yes. Can we improve? Yes. Could we have invested in an Amazon or Google before they became what they are now? Yes, and maybe we should have,” said Rennard. He also admitted that Orange has found it a challenge to get in on some of the more obvious and interesting startups in EMEA.
“From time to time, it’s difficult to have a place at the table. When a startup decides to call for investors, they might cover all their needs from others, without any possibility of us entering too,” he said. “But with Google plus Orange, I think the company will think twice before rejecting us, so it may help us.”
There is another reason why it may serve Google well to do more in Europe. The company has been under a lot of scrutiny for its anticompetitive practices in advertising and in its Android mobile operating system. By investing in startups in Europe (and beyond) it’s one way for Google to position itself as a team player, supporting smaller tech businesses.
Orange and Google have been working together for some 10 years already in other aspects of their businesses including developing and building out connectivity solutions in Africa, which has also extended into developing cheap handsets together, and this investment plan is an extension of that as well.
Orange is no stranger to trying to work closer with tech companies to bring some of their ethos, culture, and rapid customer growth to their business — which, like many large carriers, continues to bring in huge amounts of cash and strong margins, but is often based on legacy services and therefore runs the risk of shrinking, being curtailed by regulators, or simply becoming less appealing to consumers. Previously, the company also partnered with Facebook to develop an infrastructure accelerator, also focused on emerging markets.
ODV was first established back in 2015 as a $23 million fund for early stage investments, a way for Orange to gain a better foothold in Silicon Valley, and has since grown to handling just under $500 million in investments across the world. Included in that, the carrier has also partnered with a number of other third parties, such as ad giant Publicis, to invest in companies that could potentially serve them to bring more cutting-edge technology into their businesses.
]]>https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/orange-google/feed/01648642Ethereum wallet imToken raises $10M Series A from IDG to expand in the U.S., Asia and Africa
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/ethereum-wallet-imtoken-raises-10m-series-a-from-idg-to-expand-in-the-u-s-asia-and-africa/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/31/ethereum-wallet-imtoken-raises-10m-series-a-from-idg-to-expand-in-the-u-s-asia-and-africa/#respondThu, 31 May 2018 13:00:27 +0000https://techcrunch.com/?p=1648465imToken, which claims to be the world’s largest Ethereum wallet, will focus on expanding in Asia and the United States after raising a $10 million Series A from IDG Capital, it announced today. The capital will also be used to add new features, including support for Bitcoin, EOS and other blockchains.
imToken is the latest addition to IDG Capital’s cryptocurrency investments, which include Coinbase and Circle. In a press statement, IDG Capital partner Young Guo said “imToken has developed its product into one of the top crypto asset wallets in the world with such a sound reputation. We believe it will become a significant infrastructure for the tokenization manifesto, benefitting both the crypto economy and blockchain technology. We’re excited to back imToken.”
Founded in 2016 by chief executive officer Ben He and based in Hangzhou, imToken’s core market is currently China. The company supports 30,000 tokens, claims more than 4 million monthly active users and says it handled $35 million in pass-through transactions last year.
He tells TechCrunch that the company will use its new capital to study local regulations and launch imToken 2.0 international in new markets. It will focus first on Southeast Asia before looking toward other Asian countries, like Korea, Japan and India, where “regulations are maturing quickly and as a result we’re doing our due diligence amid increasing scrutiny from local governments,” He says.
Then imToken will concentrate on countries in Africa, including Nigeria, where they already have a user base. Its expansion into the U.S. will happen at the same time as the rest of its international roll out.
In addition to the imToken wallet, the company’s services also include Tokenlon, an in-app decentralized exchange in partnership with Kyber Network and 0x, and DApp store, a marketplace for decentralized mobile apps.
In its new markets, especially the U.S., imToken will face several established competitors, including digital services MyEtherWallet, Coinbase and Ledger Nano and a host of hardware wallets. He is sanguine about the competition, saying that the goal of all blockchain companies is to move the technology forward and that imToken has built positive relationships with its rivals.
He adds that imToken’s advantage, however, is “taking a step further than our competitors, as we’re focused on building an ecosystem within imToken for all our users.” The company wants to “move toward a blockchain-agnostic stage,” which means users will be able to store different assets in one imToken wallets. Then it wants to lower the barrier for entry into blockchain tech by making it easier to manage assets across different platforms, including peer-to-peer transactions and merchant payments, with imToken 2.0 International.
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The Wild Eternal Dev Blog
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Wed, 31 May 2017 18:48:04 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.10Patch Notes for The Wild Eternal (version 1.1.1a)
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Wed, 31 May 2017 18:27:36 +0000http://www.thewildeternal.com/blog/?p=1270Hey! We just pushed out our first patch for The Wild Eternal! There are some treats for you to discover out in the foggy wilderness which may help clear up some things at the end of the game. In addition, we’ve made a large number of mostly minor bug fixes and adjustments to improve usability, and have worked … Continue reading Patch Notes for The Wild Eternal (version 1.1.1a)→
]]>Hey! We just pushed out our first patch for The Wild Eternal!
There are some treats for you to discover out in the foggy wilderness which may help clear up some things at the end of the game. In addition, we’ve made a large number of mostly minor bug fixes and adjustments to improve usability, and have worked to polish some aspects of gameplay, graphics, and the UI.
We want your experience in The Wild Eternal to be as good and polished as it possibly can be, so if you have any trouble at all with the game, please don’t hesitate to bring those issues to our attention!
Version 1.1.1a
Gameplay
Befriended rats now have a bit more to offer you.
Mysterious statues might be more helpful now, instead of just being creepy.
Pogostags are now considerably less demanding, and hopefully a bit more fun to be around.
A new type of strange stone statue can be found throughout the world. The big ones appear…hungry?
Graphics
Various polish and improvements to characters and lighting.
Fog effects have been polished and improved.
Stability
Adjustments were made to make for a more stable experience.
Interface
Added support for more unconventional resolutions.
Added ability to disable gamepad input via Options/Controls menu.
]]>Post Launch Focus & Cool Fan Stuff
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Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:17:48 +0000http://www.thewildeternal.com/blog/?p=1259Hey! So, the game’s out…now what? Welp, now we are focusing on the very uncomfortable task of self promotion and marketing! We aren’t great at this, so if you like the game, please help us get the word out in whatever corner of the web (or reality) that you call home. In addition, we’ve managed … Continue reading Post Launch Focus & Cool Fan Stuff→
Welp, now we are focusing on the very uncomfortable task of self promotion and marketing! We aren’t great at this, so if you like the game, please help us get the word out in whatever corner of the web (or reality) that you call home. In addition, we’ve managed to get some great user reviews on Steam, but could always use more
We’ve also been busy fixing bugs that have been reported in the support forum, and have made some small improvements to the play experience. So expect a small patch in the coming days.
Fan Art
Catching us completely off-guard this weekend, we received our first fan art. We love fan art, we desire more! Please send some in and we’ll post it on the blog!
The first item is a poem! A very kind gentleman named Carson Gardner wrote a wonderful poem about us and our game. Thank you Carson!
SOMEONE DID
by Carson Gardner
Why can’t some Dig. Dev. create
fun game software unique from the gate?
With cool moves and great karma,
where you don’t have to arm a
stone-cold killer to better your fate?
Why ain’t there some Steam release
trading boredom and terror for peace?
Freeing each Sam and Sara
in our ego-damned era
of gamepads from a sniper’s valise?
Why won’t some code engineer
find the guts to at last pioneer
wise/kind flora and fauna,
better press for nirvana?
Someone did—The Wild Eternal is here!
And then we have a super nice watercolor of The Lord of Dreams, by The Kubliest.
That’s all for the time being, but we’ll be sure to post some patch notes and other updates as they come
]]>The Wild Eternal Is Now Available For Purchase!
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Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:09:53 +0000http://www.thewildeternal.com/blog/?p=1253Yahoo! We pushed a button and the game is now available for Windows PCs on Steam! There’s a launch discount of 25% which lasts through the weekend, so pick up your copy now for $14.99! In addition, we’ve released a launch trailer by the fabulous Derek Lieu, we hope you like it as much as we … Continue reading The Wild Eternal Is Now Available For Purchase!→
]]>Yahoo! We pushed a button and the game is now available for Windows PCs on Steam! There’s a launch discount of 25% which lasts through the weekend, so pick up your copy now for $14.99!
In addition, we’ve released a launch trailer by the fabulous Derek Lieu, we hope you like it as much as we do
It’s been a long road up to this point, we hope folks enjoy wandering the foggy wilderness with Ananta and Dhyo.
]]>What is The Wild Eternal?
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Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:56:35 +0000http://www.thewildeternal.com/blog/?p=1234The Wild Eternal is a story-driven, first-person exploration game with light platforming, maze-solving and progression elements. Players are challenged to find their way through the foggy wilderness, or get lost trying. It is the early 1600’s. You are an old woman named Ananta who has fled a life of suffering in search for lasting peace in the … Continue reading What is The Wild Eternal?→
]]>The Wild Eternal is a story-driven, first-person exploration game with light platforming, maze-solving and progression elements. Players are challenged to find their way through the foggy wilderness, or get lost trying.
It is the early 1600’s.
You are an old woman named Ananta who has fled a life of suffering in search for lasting peace in the Himalayan wild. After a traumatic life, you long to escape the cycle of reincarnation so that you may finally rest.
Your defiance of reincarnation has landed you in a lush, deserted wilderness covered in fog. A fox-shaped demigod agrees to help you escape your fate, but only if you’ll help him in return.
To escape the cycle of reincarnation, the fox asks you to collect crystalline keys from each of the landmarks that poke up above the fog. These keys unlock sealed doors to other forests where you’ll (supposedly) find what you’re looking for.
Beneath the fog, the wilderness is an overgrown labyrinth. Every forked path is a challenge to remember where you’ve been and where you’re going. Obstacles and critters will often block your way, forcing you to confront them or choose another path.
Additionally, the forests are also filled with content designed to distract you and get you lost. Ancient artifacts and hidden shrines have a particularly alluring pull.
Offering these artifacts as tribute will bestow you with a powerful blessing. Each shrine will reveal one or two unique blessings, and each blessing is transformative in its own right. For instance, a frail old woman is no mountaineer, right?
Wrong! With the “Descender” blessing, you can slide safely down even the steepest of cliffs. There are over 20 unique blessings to discover, as well as a bunch of critters to meet, tools to augment, an intricate story to unravel, a relaxing soundtrack to carry you through colorful atmospheric landscapes, and much more!
You can buy The Wild Eternal on Steam for $14.99 with the 25% early-adopter discount on April 13th. Happy hiking and we’ll see you on the trails!
]]>Save the Date
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Thu, 23 Mar 2017 01:27:30 +0000http://www.thewildeternal.com/blog/?p=1207We have a release date! It’s true! I’m not stressed out by that AT ALL. JK I am stressed, but I’m also relieved, and proud! The Wild Eternal arrives on Windows PC (via Steam and Humble Store) on April 13, 2017. That’s like, soon! For those of you in the back, I repeat, louder: The … Continue reading Save the Date→
It’s true! I’m not stressed out by that AT ALL. JK I am stressed, but I’m also relieved, and proud!
The Wild Eternal arrives on Windows PC (via Steam and Humble Store) on April 13, 2017. That’s like, soon! For those of you in the back, I repeat, louder:
The Wild Eternal
April 13, 2017 on Windows PC
Along with the release date announcement, we are sharing an environmental teaser from the first level. It’s always been very important to us that each level has a unique emotional tone and theme, which we primarily convey through the use of color, environmental design, and audio design. The first level’s theme is Mystery, let us know if you think the teaser hits the mark!
Pre-Orders
The game is now available for pre-order on the website for a discounted $14.99, this discount will last only through launch weekend as a thanks to our supporters.
]]>Devlog: Better Color Lerping in Shaders
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Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:39:42 +0000http://www.thewildeternal.com/blog/?p=1049After reading a few articles about color interpolation, I whipped up a quick CG solution for lerping colors through the HSV color model. You can read about this in this excellent series by Alan Zucconi. Happy shadering! The Secrets of Colour Interpolation Code Snippet float3 HueToRGB(float hue) { float h = hue * 6; return … Continue reading Devlog: Better Color Lerping in Shaders→
]]>Status Update: We are Alive!
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Thu, 01 Sep 2016 20:18:33 +0000http://www.thewildeternal.com/blog/?p=1012Hey there! Yow! It’s been a while huh? The blog’s grown a bit dormant, but we’ve been pretty active on twitter sharing little updates and gameplay videos etc! Hopefully if you are interested in the game you’ve been seeing our progress posted at @TheWildEternal. Soooo, what’s new? Website Update You may have noticed we have a new website, sans … Continue reading Status Update: We are Alive!→
It’s been a while huh? The blog’s grown a bit dormant, but we’ve been pretty active on twitter sharing little updates and gameplay videos etc! Hopefully if you are interested in the game you’ve been seeing our progress posted at @TheWildEternal.
Soooo, what’s new?
This isn’t really new, but look at that cute little rat in front of the waystone!
Website Update
You may have noticed we have a new website, sans trailer (Casey made the website, is still working on the trailer, is currently writing this blog post). We feel pretty okay about it.
Bit Bash
We showed the game at Bit Bash in Chicago a couple of weeks ago, which was fantastic and lovely! We got to watch a bunch of people play The Wild Eternal in an environment that isn’t super conducive to our type of game. Festivals tend to be high energy, and high energy party/multiplayer games tend to be the best fit for that environment.
We actually went into Bit Bash fully aware of this. Scott threw together a festival-focused demo which we hoped would get players quickly into a few different areas with some blessings and a goal. It was okay. We were able to get players into the game relatively quickly but they didn’t necessarily have enough context to really understand their motivations or care about what they were doing. Folks still seemed to enjoy it though, so it was all good. We also played some great games and met some fantastic people while we were there! If you are in the Chicago area, I recommend going to any future Bashes they put on.
That’s all for now, we’re going to talk about the game on the blog again very soon, so please stick around for more updates. Also, please feel free to talk about the game while out in the world with your friends! We need some help with word of mouth, pretty please
]]>Devlog: Reorder Unity Components Automatically
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https://www.thewildeternal.com/blog/2015/08/31/devlog-force-component-order/#commentsMon, 31 Aug 2015 21:00:15 +0000http://www.thewildeternal.com/?p=981Here’s a little editor script that reorders components on GameObjects to be in a fixed order (scripts use alphabetical base class before MonoBehaviour). I have only tested this on Unity 4.6. If you are running another version, please verify that the script works in the comment section. Note that I have opted to skip all camera-bearing … Continue reading Devlog: Reorder Unity Components Automatically→
]]>Here’s a little editor script that reorders components on GameObjects to be in a fixed order (scripts use alphabetical base class before MonoBehaviour).
I have only tested this on Unity 4.6. If you are running another version, please verify that the script works in the comment section.
Note that I have opted to skip all camera-bearing GameObjects as they can posses MonoBehaviours that call OnRenderImage, which is an order-dependent method.
Performance
To minimize any performance costs of polling, I decided that reordering need only take place when a new GameObject is selected. Adding new components, removing components, or moving components, will not immediately be reordered; you’ll have to change selection targets.
Support
Not all component types are supported by default, as there are simply too many across the various versions of Unity, not to mention any that you might have created yourself. But unknown types will elicit a Debug Warning to remind you to add them in.
Order
Order is handled by specifying the priority (integer) value for each component type. Ties are then handled alphabetically according to the type name. Here’s what the order method looks like. You’ll want to add support for your own (Component) types here:
private static int? GetOrder(Component component)
{
// physics
if (component is Collider) return 100;
if (component is Rigidbody) return 101;
if (component is Joint) return 102;
// renderers
if (component is MeshFilter) return 200;
if (component is Projector) return 201;
if (component is Renderer) return 202;
if (component is Animation) return 203;
// lights
if (component is Light) return 300;
// nav mesh
if (component is NavMeshAgent) return 400;
if (component is NavMeshObstacle) return 401;
// particles
if (component is ParticleSystem) return 500;
// environment
if (component is Tree) return 600;
// scripts
if (component is MonoBehaviour)
{
int order = 1000;
// custom script ordering goes here
// if (component is SpeciallyOrderedMonoBehaviourSubclass) order += 1;
return order;
}
// warning
Debug.LogWarning("Force Component Order: " + component.GetType().Name + " component is not supported.");
return null;
}
The above code works, but for complex scenes will cause the editor to hitch when selecting or de-selecting prefab instances that have colliders and several copies in the scene. I’ve made some minor changes to the script that push it into the Transform component’s context menu rather than executing all the time. You can find my updated source here: http://pastebin.com/37fDAnh4
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https://www.thewildeternal.com/blog/2014/10/16/devlog-immutable-inspector-fields/#commentsThu, 16 Oct 2014 21:59:21 +0000http://www.thewildeternal.com/?p=643Inspired by a question posted on Reddit (Read Only Parameter with SerializeField), I realized that I don’t have a way of communicating to other developers on my team which fields are not designed to be modified while playing in the editor! So I decided to solve this problem by adding a new attribute [Immutable] which disables … Continue reading Devlog: Immutable Inspector Fields→
]]>Inspired by a question posted on Reddit (Read Only Parameter with SerializeField), I realized that I don’t have a way of communicating to other developers on my team which fields are not designed to be modified while playing in the editor! So I decided to solve this problem by adding a new attribute [Immutable] which disables fields in the inspector.
The attribute has two usage patterns: [Immutable], which causes the field to become greyed-out (disabled) when the editor is running, and [Immutable(false)], which causes the field to be greyed-out always (the optional parameter is called isEditable). The attribute is very simple, but useful. Use it well! You might also find this a nice way to learn the syntax for writing your own attributes and property drawers if you haven’t explored that yet.
Example
[SerializeField] [Immutable] private int _inventorySize = 10;
[SerializeField] [Immutable(false)] private int _inventorySearchCount = 3;
This first example is indicative of a system which initializes the inventory system when Awake is called (instantiating enough slots, etc). We don’t want anyone changing this at runtime from inside the editor.
The second is something I wanted to be able to do to protect myself from forgetting how something works without exposing the system to additional dangers. Imagine a search feature that looks through the inventory in some potentially CPU-heavy way. I want to limit how many times this code executes before giving up, but I don’t want to hard-code the number and forget it exists, or have to open the code to find out. Still, I don’t want anyone to change it without know exactly what they’re doing. This forces future-me to go into the code to change the value, but I won’t forget it exists.
Application is not playing.Application is playing.
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https://www.thewildeternal.com/blog/2014/09/21/devlog-resolution-controller/#commentsMon, 22 Sep 2014 05:37:46 +0000http://www.thewildeternal.com/?p=616Sometime last week I took on the task of figuring out how to get the Unity3D Windows Standalone Player to play The Wild Eternal in a fullscreen borderless window. The only solution I could find was one that required adding a command line argument to the executable. Not exactly user-friendly… Below is my solution to this … Continue reading Devlog: Borderless Windowed Mode→
]]>Sometime last week I took on the task of figuring out how to get the Unity3D Windows Standalone Player to play The Wild Eternal in a fullscreen borderless window. The only solution I could find was one that required adding a command line argument to the executable. Not exactly user-friendly…
Below is my solution to this problem, which began as a simple fullscreen borderless window toggle but became a general purpose resolution controller. The system remains fairly simple, but it can toggle display modes, resolutions and control the position of the window carefully (even when borderless). It will also guess at the best display settings for a user, and save most of their settings (though you will likely wish to integrate into your own save system).
The test build. I expect others will use their own GUI, but this example provides a useful reference for interfacing with the ResolutionController.
How It Works
I found that I needed to use the windows API (user32.dll) to do this, and unfortunately ran into a few problems. I resolved them, but the resolution required deviating from some statements in the windows API’s documentation (scary!)! Thanks to a handful of volunteers, I have tested this algorithm on ~30 unique Windows machines spanning 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7, and Windows 8. Of the 30-some tests, 100% had identical results. Comforting. The details of what is scary is outlined very carefully in the code in the WindowsHandler.TrySetDisplay method.
Requirements
This is repeated at the header of the ResolutionController.cs script in the shared code, so don’t feel a need to commit it to memory immediately.
For exclusive fullscreen mode, DirectX 9 games must put their Project’s D3D9 Fullscreen Mode in ExclusiveMode, not FullscreenWindow. DirectX 11 games cannot access exclusive fullscreen mode at all due to how it is implemented in Unity. This is likely not a problem as exclusive mode is only necessary for small GPU-related performance considerations, which most DirectX 11 games probably view as negligible. For those who don’t know, as I didn’t, exclusive mode is a mode where the rest of the windows explorer is not rendered (on that display), which can reduce GPU and CPU loads.
I am more than happy to answer any questions in the comments section below. Please let me know of any unexpected behavior or bugs.
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TMZ Staff2018-06-06T01:00:00-07:00Last 'Wizard of Oz' Munchkin: Jerry Maren Dead at 98
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TMZ Staff2018-06-06T00:50:00-07:00Kareem Hunt In Alleged Physical Altercation at Ohio Resort
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TMZ Staff2018-06-06T00:45:00-07:00Whitney Houston's Bible Is For Sale For $95k
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TMZ Staff2018-06-06T00:40:00-07:00Lil Scrappy Avoids Criminal Charges Over Car Crash Case
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TMZ Staff2018-06-06T00:30:00-07:00Guess Who This Funny Kid Turned Into!
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TMZ Staff2018-06-06T00:01:00-07:00Robert F. Kennedy's Daughter Offers Kim Kardashian Political Advice
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T17:32:00-07:00Designer Kate Spade's Suicide Note Tells Daughter, 'Ask Daddy, I Love You'
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T15:47:00-07:00Gilbert Arenas on Restraining Order, 'My D*ck Is Like Crack'
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T15:12:00-07:00David Spade Looking Sad in L.A. Shortly After Kate Spade Suicide News
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T15:07:00-07:00Rick Ross Hits the Boxing Gym with Adrien Broner, Check Out These Hands!
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T14:53:00-07:00Oprah Flips Out Over Getting Her Own Exhibit at the Smithsonian
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T14:50:00-07:00Miss America Cara Mund Approves of Scrapping Swimsuit Competition
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T14:44:00-07:00NFL's Chris McCain Charged with Battering Woman
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T13:08:00-07:00Donald Trump's 'Screw the Eagles' White House Party
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T12:54:00-07:00Fashion Designer Kate Spade Dead at 55, Suicide by Hanging, Coroner Removes Body
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T11:47:00-07:00Owner of Dead Dog Claims Delta Air Lines Acted 'Suspicious'
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TMZ Staff2018-06-05T11:15:00-07:00Tyrese Sued by Amex for $61,071.35
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Los Mejores Reviews de Tecnología y Productos de ChinaMon, 02 Apr 2018 15:31:24 +0000es-EShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6106188074DJI Mavic Air Introducción al Dron Más Reciente de DJI
https://torrentedigital.com/dji-mavic-air-introduccion-al-dron-mas-reciente-de-dji/
https://torrentedigital.com/dji-mavic-air-introduccion-al-dron-mas-reciente-de-dji/#commentsMon, 02 Apr 2018 15:31:24 +0000https://torrentedigital.com/?p=2942Lo Más Reciente de DJI Como ya saben el DJI Mavic Air es el dron más reciente del DJI y es una especia de modelo hibrido transitivo, si es que el puedo decir así, entre el DJI Spark y el DJI Mavic Pro, aunque para decir verdad es aspectos es mejor el Mavic Pro, pero …
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https://torrentedigital.com/dji-tello-lo-necesitan-saber/#commentsThu, 11 Jan 2018 09:40:44 +0000https://torrentedigital.com/?p=2922DJI ha anunciado su mini dron más reciente el pequeño DJI Tello. Es importante mencionar que, a pesar de que DJI ha anunciado este dron bajo su marca, el DJI Tello es más bien el producto de una compañía llamada Ryze Tech, o Ryze Robotics la cual está basada en Shenzhen, China. Ryze ha utilizado …
]]>https://torrentedigital.com/dji-tello-lo-necesitan-saber/feed/52922Ganador del Gran Sorteo de Torrente Digital
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https://torrentedigital.com/ganador-del-gran-sorteo-torrente-digital/#commentsTue, 26 Dec 2017 15:38:38 +0000https://torrentedigital.com/?p=2915Finalmente hemos seleccionado al ganador del gran sorteo de Torrente Digital, cuyo premio es un dron Xiaomi Mi versión 1080p. Este dron los hemos analizado en Torrente Digital con anterioridad y es uno de los mejores disponibles en el mercado en este rango de precio. Durante el curso de este sorteo fuimos testigos de la …
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https://torrentedigital.com/gran-sorteo-de-torrente-digital/#commentsFri, 24 Nov 2017 09:42:32 +0000https://torrentedigital.com/?p=2563Finalmente, lo que muchos de ustedes esperaban ha llegado. Se trata del gran sorteo de Torrente Digital; con el objetivo de premiar el gran soporte que hemos recibido por parte de una audiencia muy variada. Debido a que los seguidores de Torrente Digital son muchos, haremos más sorteos una vez que este concluya: el dron …
]]>https://torrentedigital.com/gran-sorteo-de-torrente-digital/feed/192563Nuevo Dron Wingsland M5
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https://torrentedigital.com/nuevo-dron-wingsland-m5/#commentsMon, 20 Nov 2017 10:13:23 +0000https://torrentedigital.com/?p=2883Wingsland ha finalmente ha sacado al mercado el M5, el cual llevaba mucho tiempo en fase de prototipo justo como el Wingsland K3 que posiblemente nunca vea la luz del día. El Wingsland M5 fue anunciado hace mucho tiempo ya, pero su entrada al mercado se retrasó mucho. Este sería el tercer dron que Wingsland …
]]>https://torrentedigital.com/nuevo-dron-wingsland-m5/feed/32883Nuevas Gafas FPV Eachine EV200D
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https://torrentedigital.com/nuevas-gafas-fpv-eachine-ev200d/#respondWed, 01 Nov 2017 15:46:42 +0000https://torrentedigital.com/?p=2869Eachine, ha sorprendido a la comunidad de aficionados a la tecnología de control remoto y a los pilotos de drones FPV anunciado sus nuevas gafas Eachine EV200D apenas meses después de haber sacado al mercado las Eachine EV100 las cuales se vendieron muy rápidamente. Esta decisión ha sido recibida con una mixtura de júbilo y …
]]>https://torrentedigital.com/nuevas-gafas-fpv-eachine-ev200d/feed/02869Entrega de Burritos a Domicilio con Drones
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https://torrentedigital.com/entrega-burritos-domicilio-drones/#respondWed, 18 Oct 2017 15:37:06 +0000https://torrentedigital.com/?p=2856Hoy en día a nadie se le hace raro que los drones se utilicen para misiones de vigilancia y ya sea con objetivos militares o simplemente para evaluar aéreas afectadas por desastres naturales. En realidad, los usos son muchos, así todo, uno de los que más ha llamado la atención es la entrega de paquetes …
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https://torrentedigital.com/los-drones-powervision/#respondTue, 17 Oct 2017 11:34:38 +0000https://torrentedigital.com/?p=2833Es posible que no muchas personas conozcan la compañía PowerVision debido a que esta compañía es relativamente nueva. PowerVision comenzó a operar oficialmente en el 2015 y esta se dedica al diseño y fabricación de sistemas de control remoto robóticos no tripulados, tales como drones o vehículos subacuáticos, destinados a misiones de reconocimiento aéreo. Entre …
]]>https://torrentedigital.com/los-drones-powervision/feed/02833LeTV Leeco Le Pro3 Elite
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https://torrentedigital.com/letv-leeco-le-pro3-elite/#commentsSun, 01 Oct 2017 13:58:39 +0000https://torrentedigital.com/?p=2811Posiblemente muchos de ustedes no estén familiarizados con la compañías LeTV , pero en realidad es una compañía de tecnología gitanesca la cual mantiene negocios en electrónica de consumo, automóviles, cine y otras tecnologías. Es decir, el sector de los móviles es uno de si muchos renglones de inversión. Los móviles que esta compañía produce …
]]>https://torrentedigital.com/letv-leeco-le-pro3-elite/feed/22811La Armada Secreta de 1000 Drones de Kim Jong-un
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https://torrentedigital.com/la-armada-secreta-1000-drones-kim-jong/#respondThu, 21 Sep 2017 16:10:25 +0000https://torrentedigital.com/?p=2795Corea del Norte ha acumulado un arsenal de más de 1.000 drones, que se teme pueda ser utilizado para lanzar ataques desde el aire. Un centro de inteligencia de Corea del Sur afirma que Pyongyang, la capital de Corea del Norte se puede poseer cerca de 1.000 drones, que también están siendo utilizados para espiar. …
One of the most annoying parts of over-the-air (OTA) updates is waiting for the update to be delivered on your device. This varies wildly from device to device, and many factors take part while checking if you’re eligible: your carrier, your OEM, your current Android version, and your actual geographical location/IP, just to name a few. It’s particularly annoying when your OEM doesn’t officially support your country. If you want to skip the wait and immediately get OxygenOS updates on your OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 3T, or OnePlus 3, then you can use the free Oxygen Updater app to do so.
Skipping the line with Oxygen Updater
I live in Caracas, Venezuela, and I currently use a OnePlus 5T as my daily driver. OnePlus doesn’t officially sell their phones in Venezuela—I had to import mine from the U.S. store and have it shipped to me via a third-party, so OxygenOS updates are sometimes delayed by quite a bit here. I often download update packages with my browser, either from the official OnePlus download section or XDA threads, in order to update my device and then proceed to install it with either TWRP or the Oxygen Recovery.
It’s even worse for other devices made by other manufacturers. Just to cite an example, update rollouts for LG can often take months to roll out from one country to the other. This is pretty common practice in the Android ecosystem. It’s pretty rare to find a phone that actually receives timely security patches, without counting the Google Pixel phones. OnePlus used to be pretty slow when keeping their phones up to date, but they have picked up the pace recently, especially when it comes to security patches. But actual OTA rollouts still take a while to reach everyone. There’s a good reason for that, though, and it’s to ensure that bugs are caught early before the update reaches everyone.
If you don’t want to wait for an update, you can use a VPN to connect to OnePlus’ usual test markets: Germany or Canada. This is exactly what the Oxygen Updater app does for you. Oxygen Updater is a pretty nifty tool that, despite what the name would tell you, is not made by OnePlus or anyone closely related to the company. It’s instead an unofficial tool which focuses on OnePlus devices like the OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 3T, and OnePlus 3. The concept is pretty simple: you select your device and the app checks whether an update is available.
Oxygen Updater grabs update packages for all currently supported OnePlus devices, including the OnePlus 6, the OnePlus 5/OnePlus 5T, and the OnePlus 3/OnePlus 3T, in both OxygenOS stable and Open Beta channels. It also gives you the option to download partial OTA packages (if you’re unrooted) and full firmware ZIPs, both of which you can install through your recovery of choice. Furthermore, it skips over OnePlus’ OTA rollouts: if an update exists for your device, you’ll be able to download said update right away, even if the Update section in your phone says your device is up to date.
How to get OxygenOS updates on the OnePlus 6/5T/5/3T/3
For all intents and purposes, it’s just as feature rich as the OxygenOS update manager. Maybe even better. It’s pretty simple to use, actually:
Download Oxygen Updater from the Google Play Store using the button below.
Start the app. It’ll start on the setup screen, where the app will be configured for your device.
Note that the app may check for root access and ask for root permissions. If applicable, then grant it, since it will simply default the update method to “full update” instead of partial update otherwise.
Follow through the setup until you get to the main screen. If it says your device is up to date, then congrats!
If it says an update is available, download it and the update will begin downloading in the background.
After it’s finished, just tap on the notification. The app will follow through the normal update cycle: it’ll reboot, boot into recovery mode, install, then reboot again.
I found it to be a pretty reliable tool during my own testing. I bumped my OnePlus 5T from Open Beta 8 straight to Open Beta 10 in a breeze. As we said before, it’s also compatible with all devices currently supported by OnePlus, so it’s definitely something worth checking out if you’re a OnePlus user. You can download and give Oxygen Updater a shot yourself for free from Google Play.
https://www.xda-developers.com/get-oxygenos-update-oneplus-6-oneplus-5t-oneplus-5-oneplus-3t-oneplus-3/feed/0How EAS helps make the Google Pixel the fastest Android phone
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https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-fastest-android-phone-eas/#respondSat, 30 Jun 2018 14:55:01 +0000https://www.xda-developers.com/?p=185480Far back in the past when Linux was just an idea in the mind of Linus Torvalds, CPUs were single-core entities which required an immense amount of energy for little power. The first ever commercially available processor, the Intel 4004, ran at a clock-rate of 740kHz on a single core. Back then, there was no need]]>
Far back in the past when Linux was just an idea in the mind of Linus Torvalds, CPUs were single-core entities which required an immense amount of energy for little power. The first ever commercially available processor, the Intel 4004, ran at a clock-rate of 740kHz on a single core. Back then, there was no need for a load scheduler. Load scheduling was reserved for the dual-core “behemoths” such as the IBM Power 4 which came out some decades after. These ran at a beastly 1.1GHz to 1.9GHz and required programs and the system to utilize these cores correctly. How did we get from these machines to software algorithms that make use of multiple cores? You may have heard of Energy Aware Scheduling (EAS) on our forums before. It’s part of the reason why the Google Pixel smartphones perform so well. What’s so great about EAS and how did we even get to this point? Before we can explain that, we need to talk about Linux load schedulers.
The Evolution of the Linux Load Schedulers
Round-Robin Scheduling
Round Robin Processing. Source: Wikipedia
Round robin processing is a simple concept to explain and understand, and an even simpler one to grasp its disadvantages. Round-robin uses time slicing to allocate time to each process. Let’s assume we have four processes running on our computer.
Process A
Process B
Process C
Process D
Now, let’s do the job of the round-robin scheduler. We will allocate 100 milliseconds (time-slicing) to each process before moving on to the next. This means Process A can take 100 milliseconds to do its processing, then it moves to Process B and so on. If an application’s job takes 250 milliseconds to do, it will need to go through this process 3 times just to finish its work! Now scale this across different cores, so that Process A and Process B are allocated to core 1, and Process C and Process D are allocated to core 2. This was replaced by O(n) scheduling (which was like round-robin, but using epochs and allowing dynamic allocation of time), then O(1) scheduling (minimized overhead, unlimited process support), then finally the Completely Fair Scheduler (CFS). CFS was merged into the Linux kernel version 2.6.23 in October 2007. It has been overhauled since and is still the default scheduler in Linux systems.
Completely Fair Scheduler
The Completely Fair Scheduler has existed in Android since its inception and is used on non-big.LITTLE devices. It uses an intelligent algorithm to determine processing order, time allocated etc. It is an example of a working implementation of the well-studied scheduling algorithm called “weighted fair queueing.” This basically focuses on providing priority to system processes and other high priority processes running on the machine. If it were to run on a big.LITTLE device, all cores would be perceived as equal. This is bad, as low power cores may be forced to run intensive applications, or even worse, the opposite may occur. The decoding for listening to music may be done on the big core, for example, increasing power consumption needlessly. This is why we need a new scheduler for big.LITTLE, one which can actually recognise and utilise the difference in cores in a power efficient manner. That’s where Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) comes in, the standard load scheduler most Android phones are running now.
Heterogeneous Multi-Processing
This is the standard load scheduler for any big.LITTLE device released in recent years, other than the Google Pixel. HMP makes use of the big.LITTLE architecture, delegating low priority, less intensive work to the little cores which consume less power. HMP is “safe” wherein it knows what should go to the big cores and what should go to the little cores, without making mistakes. It just works and requires a lot less effort to set up on the development side than something like EAS, which we’ll get into in a moment. HMP is just an extension of CFS to make it power aware.
HMP doesn’t take guesses, nor does it predict future processes. This is good but is why the device cannot be as fluid as those running EAS and is also why it consumes slightly more battery. This, finally, brings us to Energy Aware Scheduling (EAS), which I firmly believe is the future in ROM and kernel development as more OEMs adopt it.
Energy Aware Scheduling
Energy Aware Scheduling (EAS) is the next big thing that users on our forums are talking about. If you use a OnePlus 3 (or a Google Pixel, obviously) you’ve definitely heard about it in the forums. It launched into the mainstream with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, so if you have one of these devices you already have an EAS-enabled smartphone. EAS in the form of kernels such as RenderZenith and ROMs such as VertexOS and PureFusion were taking the OnePlus 3 forums by storm in its prime. Of course, the Google Pixel also comes with EAS. With the promises of improved battery life and better performance, what’s the catch?
Energy Aware Scheduling is not as simple as it is not universal to every device like CFS or HMP. EAS requires an understanding of the processor it is running on, based off of an energy model. These energy models are made by teams of engineers constantly testing and working to give an optimal performance. As the Snapdragon 820 and 821 are basically the same, custom kernels on the OnePlus 3 uses the Google Pixel energy model. Devices with the Snapdragon 845 can utilise EAS, and the OnePlus 6 does to some degree. It’s not as tuned as a Google Pixel device would be, but it gets the job done. Here’s an example of how, despite the OnePlus 6 having a better processor with EAS, the Pixel 2 XL still beats it in smoothness. Both of these images were taken from our speed-oriented review of the OnePlus 6.
If you have trouble understanding the graphs, you can take a look at the image below for guidance. Anything exceeding the green line indicates dropped frames and, in the worst cases, noticeable stuttering.
The OnePlus 6 implementation of EAS is interesting, as it doesn’t appear to be a fully-fledged implementation like you’d find on a Google Pixel with the same SoC. The scheduler tunables don’t make much sense either, so that probably explains why it’s not as performance efficient as you’d expect. It’s extremely conservative in power consumption, with the system prioritising the low power cores for the majority of the work.
Tunables are simply a set of parameters that are passed to the CPU governor, which changes how the governor reacts to certain situations in terms of frequency. The scheduler then decides where it places tasks on different processors. The OnePlus 6’s tunables are set to prioritise work on low-powered cores. It also doesn’t help that the Google Pixel 2 has a huge amount of input boost, keeping all 8 cores online all the time. Google also uses an interrupt balancer which helps to remove frame drops and improve performance.
So how does EAS work? Why is it so efficient only in certain conditions?
Energy Aware Scheduling introduces the need to use an energy model, and as mentioned above requires a lot of testing and work to make it perfect. EAS attempts to unify three different core parts of the kernel which all act independently, and the energy model helps to unify them.
Linux scheduler (CFS, mentioned above)
Linux cpuidle
Linux cpufreq
Unifying all 3 parts under the scheduler and calculating them together gives a potential for energy saving, as calculating them together allows them to be as efficient as possible. CPUIdle tries to decide when the CPU should go into an idle mode, while CPUFreq tries to decide when to ramp up or down the CPU. Both of these modules have the primary goal of saving energy. Not only that, it then categorizes processes into four cgroups, being top-app, system-background, foreground, and background. Tasks due to be processed are placed into one of these categories, and then the category is given CPU power and the work is delegated over different CPU cores. top-app is the highest priority of completion, followed by foreground, background, and then system-background. Background technically has the same priority as system-background, but system-background usually also has access to more little cores. In effect, Energy Aware Scheduling is taking core parts of the Linux kernel and unifying it all into one process.
When waking the device, EAS will choose the core in the shallowest idle state, minimising the energy needed to wake the device. This helps to reduce the required power in using the device, as it will not wake up the large cluster if it doesn’t need to. Load tracking is also an extremely crucial part of EAS, and there are two options. “Per-Entity Load Tracking” (PELT) is usually used for load tracking, the information is then used to decide frequencies and how to delegate tasks across the CPU. “Window-Assisted Load Tracking” (WALT) can also be used and is what’s used on the Google Pixel. Many EAS ROMs on our forums, such as VertexOS, opt to use WALT. Many ROMs will release two versions of the kernel with WALT or PELT, so it’s up to the user to decide. WALT is more bursty, with high peaks in CPU frequency while PELT tries to remain more consistent. The load tracker doesn’t actually affect the CPU frequency, it just tells the system what the CPU usage is at. A higher CPU usage requires a higher frequency and so a consistent trait of PELT is that it causes the CPU frequency to ramp up or down slowly. PELT does tend to stray towards higher CPU load reporting, so it may provide higher performance at a higher battery cost. Nobody can really say at this point in time which load tracking system is better, however, as both load tracking methods are getting continually patched and refined.
Either way, it’s obvious that, regardless of the load tracking method used, there is an increase in efficiency. Rather than just processing tasks on any processor, the task is analyzed and the amount of energy required to run it is estimated. This clever task placement means that tasks get completed in a much more efficient manner while also making the system quicker as a whole. EAS is all about getting the smoothest UI possible with minimal power usage. This is where other external components such as schedtune come into play.
Schedtune is defined in each cgroup by two tunables which ensure finer control over the tasks to be completed. It doesn’t just control the spread out of tasks over multiple CPUs, but also if the perceived load should be inflated in order to ensure time-sensitive tasks are completed quicker. This way, foreground applications and services that the user is availing of won’t slow down and cause unnecessary performance issues.
While Energy Aware Scheduling is the next big thing, it can also be argued it’s already here and has been for a while. With more and more devices hitting the mainstream with Energy Aware Scheduling, a new age of mobile processing efficiency is here.
The Pros and Cons of Round-Robin, CFS, HMP and EAS
While my graphics skills are sub-par, I have thrown together an image which should summarize what the pros and cons of each of these schedulers are.
I would like to extend a special thank you to XDA Recognised Contributor Mostafa Wael whose explanations of various aspects of EAS greatly helped in making this article possible. I would also like to thank XDA Recognised Developer joshuous, XDA Recognised Developer RenderBroken and Mostafa Wael for his write up on EAS. For those of you who found interest in EAS-related parts, Linaro has a lot of documentation on EAS which you can read.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-fastest-android-phone-eas/feed/0How to enable YouTube Dark Mode on Android right now (Root)
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https://www.xda-developers.com/enable-youtube-dark-mode-android/#respondFri, 29 Jun 2018 17:46:56 +0000https://www.xda-developers.com/?p=211746Google recently added a Dark Mode to the YouTube mobile app (following Dark Mode for the desktop website), but there’s just one problem: iOS users get it first. Dark Mode is still “coming soon” to Android and we’re not exactly sure how long it will take. The good news is the Android developer community has once]]>
Google recently added a Dark Mode to the YouTube mobile app (following Dark Mode for the desktop website), but there’s just one problem: iOS users get it first. Dark Mode is still “coming soon” to Android and we’re not exactly sure how long it will take. The good news is the Android developer community has once again come through for us. If you have root access on your Android device, you can get Dark Mode in the app right now.
Update 6/29/18: It has been over 3 months since this article was originally published and the dark theme is still not officially available for Android users. However, the flag to enable dark theme has changed so we have updated this article.
This method requires modifying a value in the shared preferences folder in the app’s data folder. That’s why root access is necessary. If your device is not already rooted, check out your device’s forums for instructions. Once you have root access, you will need the Preferences Manager app and, of course, YouTube.
Install Preferences Manager from the Google Play Store.
Find YouTube in the list. (If it doesn’t show up, you may need to enable “show system apps” in the menu.)
Tap it to open its preferences files.
You should be on youtube.xml. If not, swipe left/right until you are.
Search for dark
Change both values from false to true.
If you don’t see the values, add them manually (app_theme_dark_developer and app_dark_theme) and set them to true
Save the changes.
Force close YouTube.
When you open up the app again it should be in Dark Mode. The app will have a nice dark gray background and white-on-black icons. You can scroll through videos without the blinding white interface. Thanks to XDA member AL_IRAQI for sending in this method and providing screenshots.
https://www.xda-developers.com/enable-youtube-dark-mode-android/feed/0Honor 10 Mini-Review: Two Months Later
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Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:00:26 +0000https://www.xda-developers.com/?p=218537When Honor launched the Honor 10, they promised a phone that would provide a new AI experience. Bringing the AI technology from the Honor View 10, and the build quality and performance of the Honor 9, we got a polished and complete version of Honor’s vision for their smartphones. Honor 10 Specs Chipset Kirin 970]]>
When Honor launched the Honor 10, they promised a phone that would provide a new AI experience. Bringing the AI technology from the Honor View 10, and the build quality and performance of the Honor 9, we got a polished and complete version of Honor’s vision for their smartphones.
“Introducing #Honor10 with #BeautyInAI. Our incredibly beautiful phone with independent NPU to provide the best AI experience and smart photography.”
Honor 10
Specs
Chipset
Kirin 970
Display
1080×2280
RAM
4/6GB
Storage
64/128GB
Camera
18+24MP/24MP AI Camera
Battery
3400mAh
Display
The first thing you’ll notice about the Honor 10’s display is the notch. It’s a small un-intrusive guy that can be switched on and off if you don’t like it. The display is slightly better than where we saw in the Honor View 10 and Honor 9, which is just fine for this phone. It offers an impressive media experience for photos and videos. This is one of the better non-AMOLED displays that you’ll find.
The Honor 10 with notched display.
Camera
One of the main selling points of the Honor 10 is the AI Camera. This is designed to use semantic image segmentation to enhance your photos. While the AI mode is definitely an interesting feature, it has received mixed reviews on whether or not is objectively makes the photograph better.
Honor 10 photo without AI Mode
Honor 10 with AI Mode
These photos are a good example of a situation where AI does a great job in enhancing the photo.
Honor 10 photo without AI Mode
Honor 10 with AI Mode
These photos received mixed responses from people when I posted them to twitter. Many people preferred the non-AI version. So while the AI is a nice feature to have, it wont perform well it every circumstance. You can toggle AI off after the fact, if you don’t like the way your picture turned out.
“Shoot dynamically and enhance individually with Semantic image segmentation!”
From my experience with AI mode, it’s a good feature to have but isn’t a revolutionary feature in smartphone cameras. This shouldn’t be a deciding factor in whether or not you buy this phone.
Honor 10 Gallery Video Editor
The Gallery app has many useful tools for editing your videos and photos. Trim your videos and export them at different resolutions. The fast processor in the Honor 10 makes editing media very fast and fluid.
Honor 10 Gallery Photo Editing
In general,the camera is better than any Honor phone we’ve seen so far. The selfie camera is really good with a 24MP sensor. Portrait mode looks particularly nice. Checkout our full camera review video above to see samples.
Performance
When it comes to speed, this phone is very impressive. The Kirin 970 is the newest Kirin chip featuring the NPU which powers all of the AI features in the Honor 10. There are models with 4 and 6GB of RAM. I tested the 4GB model to find that app were launching faster, the UI was quicker, and the phone was all-around smoother than any previous Honor phone.
The battery will easily last you all day and maybe even two days depending on your use. You have several ways to preserve battery with the power saving mode, ultra power saving mode, and adjusting the screen resolution.
The Honor 10 ships with the latest EMUI update, bringing the UI to version 8.1. This is the most stock-like version of EMUI that we have seen. A lot of the old ugly icons and UI elements have been replaced. The useful stuff has remained and been improved, lik the built in screen recorder, the camera app, and the very underrated health app.
EMUI is not without its problems though. The settings menu is baffling and difficult to navigate. The EMUI theme engine has always been a disappointment, features ugly themes and very little customization beyond a slightly modified icons pack, and a background image. Then there’s some strange bloatware, like a mirror app that simple activates your front facing camera. So EMUI, while getting better, still have some room for improvement.
EMUI 8.1 Homescreen
EMUI 8.1 App Drawer
EMUI 8.1 Settings Menu
Design
Since the Honor 8, Honor has proven that build quality is a main focus of their flagship line. The iconic light-catching material that makes up the back of the phone appears once again in the Honor 10, this time branded as the aurora glass design. The design looks best on their newest color called Phantom Green, where the light reflections will reveal several different colors beneath the glass surface.
The Honor 10 with Aurora Glass Design.
The Dual Lens AI Camera on the Honor 10
Honor 10 Notch on the Top of the Display
Honor 10 in Black with Aurora Design
Conclusion
Having spent two weeks using the Honor 10 as my primary phone, I’ve realized that I like the phone regardless of its AI features. While the AI is fun to play around with, if it was removed from the phone, my experience wouldn’t change much. If you’re looking for this phone to have a revolutionary AI experience, you’re not going to find it. What you will find is a beautiful phone with shockingly good performance and a crazy low price starting at £399.99.
Join the discussions about the Honor 10 in the XDA Forums.
Developers are facing huge drop in new installs after Play Store algorithm changes
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https://www.xda-developers.com/developers-huge-drop-new-installs-play-store-algorithm-changes/#respondWed, 27 Jun 2018 22:12:25 +0000https://www.xda-developers.com/?p=223557Some Android app and game developers are panicking because their daily installation rates have plummeted in the past week. These developers have noticed new downloads slow down by up to 90%. The affected developers quickly realized they were not alone in these changes to their day-to-day app installation rate with multiple threads on Reddit, a]]>
Some Android app and game developers are panicking because their daily installation rates have plummeted in the past week. These developers have noticed new downloads slow down by up to 90%. The affected developers quickly realized they were not alone in these changes to their day-to-day app installation rate with multiplethreadsonReddit, a post on the Unity forums, and even a Gamasutra community blog post popping up to help spread the word that something was amiss. Clearly, something is wrong here, and some indie developers are concerned that their livelihood may be at stake. So what’s going on?
Play Store’s Algorithm Quietly Changes, Tanking Some Apps’ Rankings
It appears that sometime last week, Google tweaked the Play Store’s algorithm that determines app discovery. When we reached out to Google about the matter, we were told that Google is regularly evaluating new ways to improve the Play Store’s ranking algorithms to promote high-quality applications. We would like to stress that there is no evidence that Google is altering the algorithm to intentionally harm indie developers in favor of big-name apps (despite rampant speculation otherwise). The changes are aimed at improving the experience for both users and developers alike.
We do not have any details on exactly how the algorithm was changed (which makes sense, as disclosing that information would give an unfair advantage to certain developers) but it’s clear that the changes are making a significant impact on some independent developers.
Here’s just one example of many:
PickCrafter daily installation statistics
The screenshot shown above is from the Developer Console statistics for a game called “PickCrafter.” The developer graciously shared their Play Store installation metrics with us to demonstrate the issue. As you can see, the app hovered around 3,000-4,500 daily installs until the past week when the rate dipped into the low 1,000s.
This developer isn’t alone by any means. We’ve heard numerous anecdotes from independent developers over on a dedicated Discord group for the issue. They all told us the same story – starting last week their app’s daily installation numbers tanked and haven’t recovered since. Although most of the affected apps appear to be Android games, several non-gaming apps have also been affected. We do not have any details on how many games versus non-games are affected.
Here’s a brief summary of how hard some developers have been hit by the algorithm changes:
Developer peanutbutterlabs reports that their daily downloads dipped to 5,000 from an average of 80,000 per day.
Developer Butterbean21 reports an 80% drop in their top-performing apps.
Developer Jenzo83 reports an 80-90% drop for their games.
Developer snoutup reports their rates dropped by “only” 70%.
Developer llliorrr reports an 80% drop for 28 out of their 30 apps.
Developer AxPetre reports a drop in installation rates from 12,000/day to 5,000/day.
Developer slothinspace reports a drop from 1,500+ downloads to 100+.
Developer janikkk reports an 80% drop.
Developer zenderfile reports a drop from 12,000/day to 1,500/day.
Developer livenets reports a drop from 32,000/day to 4,000/day.
And here are some additional screenshots that show a significant drop in installation numbers, courtesy of Redditor alpha724.
For what it’s worth, XDA-Developers‘s very own Navigation Gestures app has been unaffected by these changes. However, we’re fortunate in that we would be able to survive a change in the algorithm affecting our rankings – after all, we have a strong following on the Portal, our YouTube channel, our Twitter account, etc through which we can promote the app. Independent developers who rely on organic growth via the Play Store don’t have access to such an audience without spending significant income on advertising, so these affected developers are worried that the changes may harm their apps’ success. Developers that rely on ad views for income are especially concerned with the changes since their revenue is directly dependent on the number of ad impressions they get.
What May Have Caused These Drastic Drops In Numbers?
Developers on the Unity forums have eliminated several possibilities behind the changes, including inaccurate installs reported on the Play Developer Console, issues identified through Android vitals, search rankings, summer exams, and the FIFA World Cup. One possible cause behind the issue that has been identified (and which we can confirm) is a mismatch between an app’s category, description, and content with the apps shown on the “Similar Apps” panel. As you can see below, a game called “Kids Cash Register Grocery Free” has a rather odd assortment of “Similar” apps shown for it.
Likewise, another issue seems to be that certain categories aren’t loading for desktop users in certain countries. For instance, the “Casino Games” category fails to load for me and several others in the United States and Canada when browsing the Google Play Store on desktop Google Chrome. However, the category does load appropriately on mobile devices and the Play Store accessed from a Chromebook. We doubt that this particular issue is contributing significantly to the drop in numbers that developers are experiencing, but it’s certainly one possibility.
What Actions Developers Can Take
We do not know if the changes are permanent. Regardless, this should be a clear wake-up call for indie developers that any slight change in the Play Store’s ranking algorithm can significantly impact your app’s success. Developers are encouraged to proactively improve their app’s quality. Google has published recommendations on how to do so on the Android Developers Blog and Quality Guidelines documentation page. If Google tweaks the algorithm again or makes a public statement on the matter, we’ll be sure to let you all know.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/developers-huge-drop-new-installs-play-store-algorithm-changes/feed/0YouTube picture-in-picture rolling out more widely in the US for non-Red/Premium users
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https://www.xda-developers.com/youtube-picture-in-picture-rolling-out-us-non-red-premium-users/#respondTue, 26 Jun 2018 15:55:50 +0000https://www.xda-developers.com/?p=223146Google added picture-in-picture mode support for Android smartphones back in 2017 with the release of Android Oreo. For a long time, only the premium version of YouTube (be it YouTube Red or YouTube Premium) supported the feature, which means you had to pay for it. Last month, some people started noticing that the feature was]]>
Google added picture-in-picture mode support for Android smartphones back in 2017 with the release of Android Oreo. For a long time, only the premium version of YouTube (be it YouTube Red or YouTube Premium) supported the feature, which means you had to pay for it. Last month, some people started noticing that the feature was available for them even though they weren’t using a paid service. Today, we’ve noticed that PiP for YouTube is rolling out more widely.
Some of our own writers noted that picture-in-picture mode started working for them today, though we should note that only our writers located in the United States could confirm that PiP was working. It’s common practice for Google to gradually roll out some features, and it seems that picture-in-picture mode support is definitely one of them. From the looks of it, the feature is rolling out via a server-side switch as our writers with the feature noted that they’re using different versions of the application.
A toggle for the picture-in-picture mode feature also appeared in the YouTube settings. It comes with a little instruction about how to use the feature. You can test it pretty easily. After making sure that you’ve toggled picture-in-picture mode in both the YouTube app and system settings, just open up a video and tap on the home button. If you don’t see the PiP toggle in YouTube’s settings, that means that you haven’t received the feature yet.
Please keep in mind that the uploader of the video can restrict access to picture-in-picture mode (which is why most music videos don’t work). As expected, PiP doesn’t work with most music videos. But, it’s great for watching informative XDA videos and other non-music related content.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/3-samsung-galaxy-s10-models-may-launch-w-one-having-triple-cameras/
https://www.xda-developers.com/3-samsung-galaxy-s10-models-may-launch-w-one-having-triple-cameras/#respondTue, 26 Jun 2018 03:30:52 +0000https://www.xda-developers.com/?p=221754We haven’t even made it to the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 which is scheduled for later this year and there have already been a number of rumors for the company’s next Galaxy S series. Rumors have suggested the upcoming flagship from Samsung will have an in-display fingerprint scanner (which, to be fair, has]]>
We haven’t even made it to the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 which is scheduled for later this year and there have already been a number of rumors for the company’s next Galaxy S series. Rumors have suggested the upcoming flagship from Samsung will have an in-display fingerprint scanner (which, to be fair, has been speculated about since the ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note 7), three cameras on the back, and a sound-emitting OLED display to replace the earpiece speaker. Here’s another rumor to add to that list: The Samsung Galaxy S10 will come in three variants with the biggest one having the previously rumored triple rear cameras. Also, the latest Samsung flagship may be equipped with UFS 3.0 storage chips and LPDDR5 RAM.
There has been talk about the Galaxy S10 having three cameras for a few weeks now but now the notable Chinese publication ETNews (via @UniverseIce) corroborated this rumor and added further details about the Samsung Galaxy S10 variants and some of their features. If true, it looks as if Samsung will be selling three different variants of their 2019 flagship smartphone. The regular device is said to have a 5.8″ display and come equipped with 1 rear camera. Then we have the middle version which will have a 5.8″ display as well but this one will come with 2 rear cameras. Finally, the third model of the Samsung Galaxy S10 will have a big 6.2″ display with 3 rear cameras. In summary:
5.8″ Samsung Galaxy S10 with 1 Rear Camera
5.8″ Samsung Galaxy S10 with 2 Rear Cameras
6.2″ Samsung Galaxy S10 with 3 Rear Cameras
Having a smartphone with three rear cameras isn’t something that everyone will be taking advantage of to its full extent. On the other hand, the storage performance is something that’ll affect everyone’s experiences. According to @UniverseIce, a notable leaker of Samsung products, the Galaxy S10 will have UFS 3.0 flash storage and LPDDR5 RAM. The addition of UFS 3.0 is a benefit that everyone will see as it will impact application and game launch times, document/image/video creation, and much more. Samsung has also been preparing for mass production of LPDDR5 mobile RAM, so we expect to see performance improvements throughout the OS as well. The timeline has things laid out where Samsung could very well implement them into their first 2019 flagship smartphone.
Just what is UFS? It stands for the Universal Flash Storage standard that debuted in 2011 with version 1.0 and it aims to bring higher data transfer speed and increased reliability to flash memory storage. Over time we have seen this specification updated from version 1.0, to 1.1, to 2.0, then 2.1 and now to version 3.0. UFS 2.0 and 2.1 had a maximum bandwidth limit of 600 MB/s per lane so its two lanes allowed it to hit a theoretical max of 1,200 MB/s. Version 3.0 of the UFS specification was announced and published back in January of this year and promises faster transfer limits, lower power usage, and a number of new features which are mainly suited for the automotive industry. With UFS 3.0 the specification shows that these storage chips will be able to hit a theoretical maximum of 1,450 MB/s per lane and with it also supporting 2 lanes this means it can go as high as 2,900 MB/s.
Android’s storage benchmark scores have fallen behind the competition so this update to flash storage should help to narrow the gap. Ice Universe says that Samsung will begin mass producing both UFS 3.0 chips as well as LPDDR5 RAM chips in the second half of this year which implies that the Galaxy S10 will benefit from these new technologies.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/3-samsung-galaxy-s10-models-may-launch-w-one-having-triple-cameras/feed/0LineageOS 15.1 now supports A/B devices starting with the Motorola Moto Z2 Force
https://www.xda-developers.com/lineageos-15-1-supports-a-b-devices-moto-z2-force/
https://www.xda-developers.com/lineageos-15-1-supports-a-b-devices-moto-z2-force/#respondMon, 25 Jun 2018 15:42:00 +0000https://www.xda-developers.com/?p=222294One of the more exciting changes that Android Nougat 7.0 brought was the introduction of A/B dual partition scheme for devices launched with this OS version. This change tackled how Android system updates are applied to devices, with the aim to provide a seamless upgrade experience to the user where a simple and quick reboot]]>
One of the more exciting changes that Android Nougat 7.0 brought was the introduction of A/B dual partition scheme for devices launched with this OS version. This change tackled how Android system updates are applied to devices, with the aim to provide a seamless upgrade experience to the user where a simple and quick reboot brings them into the updated OS. This change also added the benefit of a failsafe which ensured that at least one workable booting system remains on the device during an OTA update, allowing devices to “rollback” to the older system if an OTA fails to boot.
Unfortunately, not every device that has received Android 7.0 supports this A/B dual partition scheme. This A/B partition scheme is mostly seen on devices that originally shipped with Android Nougat 7.0+, as updating a device to Nougat and then supporting this change would require a repartitioning, which was considered a risky proposition by many OEMs. Here is a list of devices that support A/B seamless updates. Alternatively, you can also manually check whether your device supports seamless updates.
Now, LineageOS 15.1 is adding in support for A/B devices. Support was delayed on 15.1 as the LineageOS team was working to fix their addon.d script. This script is responsible for backing up GApps and Lineage’s SU addon, and it needed modifications to properly work with A/B devices. The following people were involved in making this development happen (apologies if we missed anyone.)
Contributions to making A/B support possible for LineageOS 15.1
XDA Recognized Developer invisiblek – Wrote addon.d-v2/backuptool_ab and contributed original patches to for the A/B updater
XDA Senior Member npjohnson – Maintained addon.d-v2/backuptool_ab and implemented some fixes. Worked with external projects (OpenGApps/Magisk) to help get them compatible with the new tool.
XDA Senior Member abhishek987 – Maintained addon.d-v2/backuptool_ab, helped debug/fix it along the way,
gmrt – Set up the A/B seamless updater, added support for a variety of A/B functions in Updater, build.prop exposure to start releasetools for A/B, switch to unresttrict update_engine (WIP)
XDA Recognized Developer tdm – Brought Lineage recovery up, the platform to ship on A/B as the built-in recovery
XDA Recognized Developer raymanfx – various recovery patches to allow for installing old style zips and newer payload style zips, some AVB tool work, making addonsu A/B compatible
XDA Senior Member intervigil – Android Verified Boot logic, and tool to disable/deal with it
In fact, we expect the Xiaomi Mi A1 to receive support very soon given the comments here. Likewise, a bug related to the Bluetooth MAC needs to be fixed before the build for the Essential Phone will land. We’ll keep you updated once the official LineageOS 15.1 builds for the other A/B devices start to roll out.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/lineageos-15-1-supports-a-b-devices-moto-z2-force/feed/0Huawei P20 Pro update adds 960fps slow motion like the Samsung Galaxy S9
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro-update-960fps-slow-motion/
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro-update-960fps-slow-motion/#respondMon, 25 Jun 2018 14:15:00 +0000https://www.xda-developers.com/?p=222304Huawei released the P20 trio (Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Lite, and Huawei P20 Pro) back in April. While the Lite version is a mid-range device, the regular P20 and P20 Pro versions are both flagships. In the recent months, Huawei really stepped up their development. The P20 Pro already comes with Android 8.1 Oreo and]]>
Huawei released the P20 trio (Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Lite, and Huawei P20 Pro) back in April. While the Lite version is a mid-range device, the regular P20 and P20 Pro versions are both flagships. In the recent months, Huawei really stepped up their development. The P20 Pro already comes with Android 8.1 Oreo and as it turns out, it’s getting pretty frequent updates too. Last week, Junior Member at XDA Forums, tamaskurti reported that the device got a new update, with build number CLT-L29C432B131.
The first feature in the update is the June security patch. While it’s been about 2 weeks since the release of this patch, it’s still nice to see that Huawei isn’t delaying security updates any further. True, Essential releases security updates almost instantly after they’re available, but Huawei still manages to bring some competition to the table compared to other large OEMs.
The next new feature is camera improvements. The zoom button is now placed lower on the screen. I think it’s much more comfortable to use now. But, for unknown reasons, the button is now square-shaped, instead of a circle. Maybe it fits with overall UI? I don’t really know.
XDA Forum member tamaskurti also provided the official changelog:
“This update optimizes system performance and stability.
Optimizes power consumption for longer usage.
Improves system performance and stability for smoother operations.
Optimizes the wallpaper display for a better experience.
Fixes an issue where the other party’s voice was occasionally delayed when answering calls while using OK Google.”
As you see, the changes I’ve explained above aren’t even mentioned in an official changelog, which is a bit strange, but it’s a common practice for Huawei already. Nevertheless, this is definitely a welcome update as it contains some new features while improving stability and security. The update will roll out gradually and it will be available on every Huawei P20 Pro soon.
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro-update-960fps-slow-motion/feed/0Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is official with an 8-inch display and Snapdragon 660
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-pad-4-official-specifications-features/
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-pad-4-official-specifications-features/#respondMon, 25 Jun 2018 13:40:47 +0000https://www.xda-developers.com/?p=222955Android tablets may well face a general decline in demand, but clearly, that hasn’t stopped Xiaomi from releasing a new Android tablet. The company’s Mi Pad series of tablets are some of the few Android tablets that are worth recommending because of their respectable specifications and affordable prices, at a time when most Android tablets]]>
Android tablets may well face a general decline in demand, but clearly, that hasn’t stopped Xiaomi from releasing a new Android tablet. The company’s Mi Pad series of tablets are some of the few Android tablets that are worth recommending because of their respectable specifications and affordable prices, at a time when most Android tablets have outdated specifications.
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is not a typical cheap Android tablet. It has a high-resolution display, a capable SoC in the form of the Snapdragon 660, and metal unibody construction. Let’s take a look at its specifications:
13MP camera with f/2.0 aperture
Video recording up to 1080p at 30fps
Front-facing camera
5MP front-facing camera
The Mi Pad 4 has metal unibody construction, which instantly gives it a more premium look and feel than most budget Android tablets. The tablet has relatively small bezels, and Xiaomi is promoting how it can be used with one hand. The display’s 16:10 aspect ratio also helps in this respect.
Performance
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 system-on-chip. The SoC has four big cores in the form of the Kryo 260 Performance (based on Arm Cortex-A73) clocked at 2.0GHz (downlocked in the Mi Pad 4), paired with four Kryo 260 Efficiency (Cortex-A53) cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The Snapdragon 660 uses the Adreno 512 GPU, which is more powerful than the Adreno 509 of the Snapdragon 636.
The tablet comes in two variants: 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage, and 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage. The storage is expandable via microSD card slot.
Display
The Mi Pad 4 has an 8-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) IPS LCD with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display’s aspect ratio and resolution are different from its predecessors. Technically, the Mi Pad 4 features a lower resolution display than the Mi Pad 3 and the Mi Pad 2. The move to a 16:10 aspect ratio from a 4:3 aspect ratio may also be thought of as a downgrade for productivity tasks, but opinions on this can vary.
Connectivity
The tablet is powered by a 6000mAh battery with regular 10W charging. It has Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, and Bluetooth 5.0, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Software
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is powered by MIUI 9 on top of Android 8.1 Oreo, which means that it’s required to have Project Treble support.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 – Pricing and availability
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 is available in Black and Rose Gold colors. Pre-orders for the device have gone live in China, with availability scheduled for June 29. The 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant costs CNY 1099 ($170), while the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant costs CNY 1399 ($215). The LTE variant costs CNY 1499 ($230).
Let us know what you think about the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 in the comments below.
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Exklusives Fake-Interview, Macht und Deutungshoheit, Heidis Abgründe
1. „TV Movie“ erfindet Exklusiv-Interview mit „Tatort“-Stars (dwdl.de, Thomas Lückerath)
Die aktuelle „TV Movie“ wirbt mit einem „Exklusiv-Interview“ mit den „Tatort“-Kommissaren Jan Josef Liefers und Axel Prahl, doch einiges spricht dafür, dass das Gespräch nie stattgefunden hat: Das „Interview“ besteht aus bekannten Textschnipseln und auch die Agentur der beiden Schauspieler weiß von keinem Gespräch. „DWDL“ hat die Bauer Media Group um eine Stellungnahme gebeten. Dort hat man sich 26 Stunden später die folgenden sibyllinischen Worte abgerungen: „Wir sind davon ausgegangen, dass diese Veröffentlichung ordnungsgemäß erfolgt ist. In der Kürze der Zeit können wir leider nicht mehr zu diesem Thema sagen“.
3. Der Fall Asef N.: „Es geht um Macht und Deutungshoheit“ (nordbayern.de, Hans-Peter Kastenhuber)
Rund ein Jahr ist es her, dass ein Berufsschullehrer bei den „Nürnberger Nachrichten“ anruft und aufgeregt von einer Polizeiaktion an seiner Schule berichtet. Eine Redakteurin fährt sofort zum Ort des Geschehens und erlebt, wie ein abgelehnter 21-jähriger Asylbewerber aus Afghanistan auf rabiate Weise festgenommen wird. Als sie Tags darauf in der Zeitung die hässlichen Begleitumstände des brutalen Polizeieinsatzes erwähnt, wird sie angefeindet und teilweise übel beleidigt. Mit ihrer Wahrnehmung ist die Journalistin jedoch nicht alleine: Auch ein anwesender Dekan und ein Pressefotograf sind entsetzt. Doch Polizei und CSU-Landesregierung verkünden ihre eigene Wahrheit und begründen den Einsatz mit einer angeblichen Unterwanderung der protestierenden Schüler durch „militante Abschiebegegner“ und linke Chaoten.
4. So setzen sieben deutsche Publisher Facebook-Gruppen ein (markheywinkel.de)
Der Journalist Mark Heywinkel hat sich umgehört, ob Medien nach Facebooks Änderung des Newsfeeds und Herunterstufung von Seiteninhalten nun verstärkt auf Facebook-Gruppen setzen und wie sie dabei verfahren. Seine zusammengetragenen Erfahrungsberichte ergeben ein interessantes Stimmungsbild: Es ist nicht einfach, aber zumindest alle sind dabei.
5. Heidi ist der Häuptling im Macho-Dorf (sueddeutsche.de, Carolin Gasteiger)
Viele Menschen schauen sich auch heutzutage das bereits 13 Jahre alte TV-Format „Germany’s Next Topmodel“ (GNTM) an. Dabei gehöre dieser „Abgrund an Menschenfeindlichkeit“ abgeschafft, wie Carolin Gasteiger fordert. Wer einschalte, mache sich mitschuldig: „Man kann GNTM im Jahr 2018 aber nicht mehr ansehen ohne eine Haltung dazu zu entwickeln. Ohne sich einzugestehen, wie ungeniert junge Mädchen ausgenutzt und vorgeführt werden. Ohne zu erkennen, wie falsch und überholt dieses Format ist.“
6. Küss die Hand (zeit.de, Francesco Giammarco)
Zuschauer des „Neo Magazin Royale“ kennen William Cohn als den onkelhaften Typ mit den quietschigen Pullovern und der tiefen Märchenerzähler-Stimme. Wer ist dieser Cohn? Francesco Giammarco hat sich mit ihm während einer S-Bahn-Fahrt durch Berlin unterhalten.
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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Is Dead Simple By Design
Since its debut in 2008, the BlazBlue franchise has enjoyed a decade of serious growth, with four mainline installments, various revisions, and an expansive cast that rivals even its Arc System Works cousin Guilty Gear. The latest game, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, is a two-on-two crossover fighter that landed in North America today. With characters from Persona 4 Arena, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, RWBY, and, of course, BlazBlue, this is an ambitious project that strays from the developer’s traditional path in multiple ways. Compete recently spoke with director Toshimichi Mori about how this release came to fruition and where he sees it fitting into the fighting game landscape.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle began its life over three years ago as a BlazBlue-exclusive title, but Mori felt the new style of gameplay was a chance to “reset the entire playing field” and create a more unique product. This meant paring down the core combat mechanics that had been expanding for years and introducing new franchises to the BlazBlue universe.
The former was daunting, especially when adding in characters and mechanics from radically different franchises. Mori’s team took a variety of steps to simplify BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle as a way to prevent system bloat, alleviate the need for a complicated controller, and reduce the skill gap between mid- and high-level players.
“I wanted to make it as easy as possible...well, maybe easy’s not the right word,” Mori told Compete. “I wanted to make it as accessible as possible. For one, I reset the entire control scheme to give everyone the same starting line. And second...let’s be honest, arcade sticks are pretty expensive, right? Again, not accessible. Then, there’s the roster. It would be way too much for people to remember. The entire concept around BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is to create a fighting game that forgives a little difference in skill and still remains playable and, most importantly, enjoyable.”
Mori’s philosophy is reflected in BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle’s basic control scheme. Gone are complicated motions, replaced by simple quarter-circles or down-down inputs. Every mechanic is bound to one or two buttons, and characters can even perform simple auto-combos with the repeated press of a single attack. These systems naturally expand and become more complex as they’re used in conjunction, but the barrier for entry has been significantly reduced for new players.
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In another interview from earlier this year, Mori explained that his impetus for reducing complexity in BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle was to reduce the gap between Japanese and non-Japanese players in competition. I found his line of reasoning wholly unsatisfying: I don’t think Japanese players are inherently superior, and believe the performance gap is mostly due to release delays in Western countries and problems with online stability. I asked Mori about this; he mostly didn’t answer, although he did say that Cross Tag Battle was not a game “designed solely for the purpose of competition.”
(It should be noted that a developer’s intentions have little bearing on how a game’s competitive future shakes out. Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has repeatedly stated that he doesn’t consider the franchise a purely competitive property and has even implemented mechanics that negatively impact high-level play, but that hasn’t stopped a dedicated tournament scene from springing up around every release in the series.)
Unlike the years of work Mori’s team spent paring down the complex mechanics from earlier in the BlazBlue series, the foundations for adding new characters from other properties were laid in one interview. In 2016, Mori told Forbes that he wanted to work with the RWBY property, an anime-style web series produced by Rooster Teeth. He was drawn to the individuality of the main cast and mentioned that he hoped to spearhead such a project if the franchise ever became a fighting game. Shortly after the interview was published, Rooster Teeth reached out to Arc System Works, and two years later, their characters are in Mori’s game.
In addition to the RWBY girls, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle also introduces characters from Persona 4 Arena, the 2012 fighting game spin-off of the popular Persona roleplaying series, and Under Night In-Birth, the latest from famed Melty Blood developers French Bread and Ecole Software. Arc System Works is intimately familiar with both franchises (they helped develop the former and publish the latter), but instead of creating a neutral ground for these characters to meet, they chose to insert them into the existing BlazBlue universe. When asked about this decision, Mori briefly mentioned “politics beyond my control” as a cause but did not elaborate.
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The commitment to accessibility also extends to the price point, though there’s a catch. At $49.99, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is $10 less than the typical video game release, but it’s packaged with a a divisive downloadable content campaign. Arc System Works launched the game in beta with 20 characters supported by another 20 released by additional fees and was immediately hit with a barrage of complaints. Fans complaining to fighting game developers is nothing new, but locking half the roster behind a paywall was particularly blatant, especially when some RWBY cast members were free and some were not. The developer eventually announced that the additional RWBY characters would be free to download and claimed that even with the additional paid downloads, the game would still not cost more than a standard video game.
“The entire concept was to price the game competitively with a full-packaged game when you purchase all the characters,” Mori explained. “I think the even bigger issue is the difference in perception across Japan and the United States. This was a big learning experience for me, too. We really wanted the players to play the game as long as possible. And no joke, we’re in the middle of developing the remaining characters, as we speak. The characters need to function within a tag-team system, which, believe it or not, takes a lot of work. ‘Oh the sprites are already done, so just drop them in!’ I’m afraid it doesn’t work that way. I think the biggest mistake I made with BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle was focusing too much on [Japanese] consumers. We didn’t have enough research of [non-Japanese] markets.”
As it stands now, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle includes characters from four separate franchises, and Mori says it’s “feasible” to add more cameos based on the game’s performance. (Datamining has uncovered voice files that point towards characters from the “unapologetically pervy” Senran Kagura appearing in the game, for instance, but Mori wouldn’t comment on that.) He doesn’t want to “spawn out new characters like rabbits,” though—he has to save some ideas for the next BlazBlue and, Mori confirmed, future Persona projects. This is Arc System Works’ first indication of a new Persona-based fighter since the release of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax in 2013, during which time an entirely new installment of the main series, 2016's Persona 5, was released.
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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle comes out at an odd time for fighting games. Releases are coming more frequently than ever, and tournaments have gone from low-key church basement gatherings to filling arenas in a few years. With the failure of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, the fighting game community is desperate for a competent team-based fighting game. Dragon Ball FighterZ succeeded in part thanks to its adherence to classic Versus gameplay, but BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is making waves in a completely different market. By mixing anime sensibilities with typical Versus mechanics, Arc System Works has developed something truly unique that they hope can bring players together no matter their skill level.
BlazBlue players are hoping to support Cross Tag Battle alongside the main franchise, but that’s not entirely feasible outside specialized tournaments like CEOtaku, which focuses entirely on anime-inspired titles. Evo 2018, the largest fighting game competition in the world, will feature Cross Tag Battle instead of the latest mainline release, BlazBlue: Central Fiction.
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“I see it as a great transition for players on the sidelines, players who are interested in 2D fighting games but are too afraid of the barrier to entry,” Mori said of where he sees BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle fitting into the genre. “In fact, I hope that it will fill that gap. The game’s tempo is really speedy, too. With that demo we recently released, I saw a lot of players say, ‘Wow, time flew by and I didn’t even realize it.’ Not just that, but some of the players said they really didn’t play fighting games much before, and hours flew by. How cool is that? That’s great for the fighting game scene.”
“I want to turn BlazBlue and the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle series into a piece of content that will answer everyone’s expectations,” Mori added. “We’re going to do everything we can to meet those expectations.”
Compete is Deadspin and Kotaku’s joint site dedicated to competitive gaming.
Ian Walker loves fighting games and writing about them. You can find him on Twitter at @iantothemax.
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What to expect at WWDC 2018 – TechCrunch
What to expect at WWDC 2018
iOS, MacOS and more will take center stage at Apple's World Wide Development Conference next week
According to the calendar, it’s somehow already June. That means Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is just around the corner. As matter of fact, things kick off in San Jose on Monday morning at 10AM PT (1PM ET).
As ever, the main thrust of the show will be focused on developers — it’s right there in the name — but Apple also loves to use yearly spotlight as an opportunity to make some big announcements on the consumer side, as well. iOS and MacOS will no doubt be the focus of the show per usual, but ARKit, Home Kit, Watch OS and some hardware are likely to make strong showings at the event, as well.
Apple’s certainly surprised us before, but here’s our best (educated) guesses at what the company will be showing off in the next week.
iOS
The company dropped the latest update to its mobile operating system just week. 11.4 provides some key insight into the state of the ecosystem and, perhaps, a glimpse into where Apple is going as it continues to build connections between its various software offerings. The home was the key this time out, as the company added AirPlay and improved HomePod functionality, among others.
A glimpse at iOS 12 could well be on the schedule for Monday morning. From the sound of leaks, rumors and the like, this latest major upgrade is more about increasing the overall stability of the operating system, rather than focusing on the latest flashy features — including bug fixes and helping improve the updates introduced in its predecessor.
That said, there’s likely to be at least a few interesting new, consumer-facing additions to iOS this time out. NFC-based door unlocking is one of the more compelling rumors, this time around, bringing even more highly personal functionality to Apple’s handsets.
A bigger push into personal health seems like a no-brainer, given everything that Apple’s been focusing on with its wearable. Just this morning, word of a new digital well being features made the rounds, bringing into sharp focus the amount of time users spend on their devices. If “Digital Health” does get added here, it will join the likes of Facebook and Google in a push to give users more insight into their hardware habits.
MacOS
Apple’s desktop operating seems poised to get a little less love that its mobile counterpart, this time out — but honestly, what else is new? In fact, the biggest rumor on this front is the addition of so-called “Universal Apps,” which further blur the line between desktop and mobile. The system would essentially provide seamless syncing between apps on the two operating systems, allowing users to switch between devices, picking up where they left off.
WatchOS
In spite of a recent rename, Wear OS got virtually no love at Google I/O the other week. But Apple’s own wearable initiative has been a much more consistent success story for the company. While the company seems unlikely to actually show off a newer version of the watch itself, we’ll probably get a glimpse at Watch OS 5. What, exactly the wearable OS will look like, however, is strictly conjecture at the moment, though the long-awaited addition of Spotify has been rumored, and fitness features, as ever, seem like a no-brainer.
ARKit
Speaking of no-brainers, Apple could use some news on the augmented reality front, after a full year of hype. ARKIT 2.0 has been rumored for the event, bringing the ability for multiple users to share the same AR environment, to facilitate IRL multi-person games and other activities.
Hardware
This being a developer conference, hardware is never the primary focus for the event, but it always seems to sneak its way in. After all, Apple’s already got the eyes of the tech world on it this week, so why announce some new gadgets?
New MacBook Pros seem like a reasonable candidate for the event. New Intel processors under the hood are the likeliest addition on that front. And then there’s the whole keyboard bit. The new switches have been a headache for the company since they were launched back in 2016, including reports of increased failure rates and the looming specter of class action suits. Now would be the perfect chance for the company to introduce a new-new version of the QWERTY.
Rumors have always been floating around with regard to a new MacBook Air — a product that’s been MIA for some time now, particularly in the wake of the new standard MacBook. A cheaper version of the once revolutionary laptop is said to be coming at some point this year, and WWDC could be just the right launching pad.
iPhones seem pretty unlikely here, given the release schedule the company has adhered to, but much like the MacBook Air, the iPhone SE is due for a refresh. Perhaps the company will mix things up by tossing the four-inch iPhone into the mix.
AirPower is yet another wildcard. The company announced its all-device wireless charging pad in the fall, and we’ve not heard hide nor hair of it since, which is pretty unlike Apple. Maybe we’ll actually get a release timeframe this time out? Also potentially on the list are a refreshed iPad Pro, which was missing at Apple’s recent education event and a cheaper HomePod. The latter seems the least likely of the bunch, but Apple’s smart speaker will likely get some love this time out.
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What to expect at WWDC 2018 – TechCrunch
What to expect at WWDC 2018
iOS, MacOS and more will take center stage at Apple's World Wide Development Conference next week
According to the calendar, it’s somehow already June. That means Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is just around the corner. As matter of fact, things kick off in San Jose on Monday morning at 10AM PT (1PM ET).
As ever, the main thrust of the show will be focused on developers — it’s right there in the name — but Apple also loves to use yearly spotlight as an opportunity to make some big announcements on the consumer side, as well. iOS and MacOS will no doubt be the focus of the show per usual, but ARKit, Home Kit, Watch OS and some hardware are likely to make strong showings at the event, as well.
Apple’s certainly surprised us before, but here’s our best (educated) guesses at what the company will be showing off in the next week.
iOS
The company dropped the latest update to its mobile operating system just week. 11.4 provides some key insight into the state of the ecosystem and, perhaps, a glimpse into where Apple is going as it continues to build connections between its various software offerings. The home was the key this time out, as the company added AirPlay and improved HomePod functionality, among others.
A glimpse at iOS 12 could well be on the schedule for Monday morning. From the sound of leaks, rumors and the like, this latest major upgrade is more about increasing the overall stability of the operating system, rather than focusing on the latest flashy features — including bug fixes and helping improve the updates introduced in its predecessor.
That said, there’s likely to be at least a few interesting new, consumer-facing additions to iOS this time out. NFC-based door unlocking is one of the more compelling rumors, this time around, bringing even more highly personal functionality to Apple’s handsets.
A bigger push into personal health seems like a no-brainer, given everything that Apple’s been focusing on with its wearable. Just this morning, word of a new digital well being features made the rounds, bringing into sharp focus the amount of time users spend on their devices. If “Digital Health” does get added here, it will join the likes of Facebook and Google in a push to give users more insight into their hardware habits.
MacOS
Apple’s desktop operating seems poised to get a little less love that its mobile counterpart, this time out — but honestly, what else is new? In fact, the biggest rumor on this front is the addition of so-called “Universal Apps,” which further blur the line between desktop and mobile. The system would essentially provide seamless syncing between apps on the two operating systems, allowing users to switch between devices, picking up where they left off.
WatchOS
In spite of a recent rename, Wear OS got virtually no love at Google I/O the other week. But Apple’s own wearable initiative has been a much more consistent success story for the company. While the company seems unlikely to actually show off a newer version of the watch itself, we’ll probably get a glimpse at Watch OS 5. What, exactly the wearable OS will look like, however, is strictly conjecture at the moment, though the long-awaited addition of Spotify has been rumored, and fitness features, as ever, seem like a no-brainer.
ARKit
Speaking of no-brainers, Apple could use some news on the augmented reality front, after a full year of hype. ARKIT 2.0 has been rumored for the event, bringing the ability for multiple users to share the same AR environment, to facilitate IRL multi-person games and other activities.
Hardware
This being a developer conference, hardware is never the primary focus for the event, but it always seems to sneak its way in. After all, Apple’s already got the eyes of the tech world on it this week, so why announce some new gadgets?
New MacBook Pros seem like a reasonable candidate for the event. New Intel processors under the hood are the likeliest addition on that front. And then there’s the whole keyboard bit. The new switches have been a headache for the company since they were launched back in 2016, including reports of increased failure rates and the looming specter of class action suits. Now would be the perfect chance for the company to introduce a new-new version of the QWERTY.
Rumors have always been floating around with regard to a new MacBook Air — a product that’s been MIA for some time now, particularly in the wake of the new standard MacBook. A cheaper version of the once revolutionary laptop is said to be coming at some point this year, and WWDC could be just the right launching pad.
iPhones seem pretty unlikely here, given the release schedule the company has adhered to, but much like the MacBook Air, the iPhone SE is due for a refresh. Perhaps the company will mix things up by tossing the four-inch iPhone into the mix.
AirPower is yet another wildcard. The company announced its all-device wireless charging pad in the fall, and we’ve not heard hide nor hair of it since, which is pretty unlike Apple. Maybe we’ll actually get a release timeframe this time out? Also potentially on the list are a refreshed iPad Pro, which was missing at Apple’s recent education event and a cheaper HomePod. The latter seems the least likely of the bunch, but Apple’s smart speaker will likely get some love this time out.
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How Instagram’s algorithm works – TechCrunch
Instagram users were missing 70 percent of all posts and 50 percent of their friends’ posts before the app ditched the reverse chronological feed for an algorithm in July 2016. Despite backlash about confusing ordering, Instagram now says relevancy sorting has led to its 800 million-plus users seeing 90 percent of their friends’ posts and spending more time on the app.
Yet Instagram has never explained exactly how the algorithm chooses what to show you until today. The Facebook-owned company assembled a group of reporters at its under-construction new San Francisco office to take the lid off the Instagram feed ranking algorithm.
Instagram product lead Julian Gutman explains the algorithm
Instagram’s feed ranking criteria
Instagram relies on machine learning based on your past behavior to create a unique feed for everyone. Even if you follow the exact same accounts as someone else, you’ll get a personalized feed based on how you interact with those accounts.
Three main factors determine what you see in your Instagram feed:
Interest: How much Instagram predicts you’ll care about a post, with higher ranking for what matters to you, determined by past behavior on similar content and potentially machine vision analyzing the actual content of the post.
Recency: How recently the post was shared, with prioritization for timely posts over weeks-old ones.
Relationship: How close you are to the person who shared it, with higher ranking for people you’ve interacted with a lot in the past on Instagram, such as by commenting on their posts or being tagged together in photos.
Beyond those core factors, three additional signals that influence rankings are:
Frequency: How often you open Instagram, as it will try to show you the best posts since your last visit.
Following: If you follow a lot of people, Instagram will be picking from a wider breadth of authors so you might see less of any specific person.
Usage: How long you spend on Instagram determines if you’re just seeing the best posts during short sessions, or it’s digging deeper into its catalog if you spend more total time browsing.
Instagram mythbusting
Instagram’s team also responded to many of the most common questions and conspiracy theories about how its feed works. TechCrunch can’t verify the accuracy of these claims, but this is what Instagram’s team told us:
Instagram is not at this time considering an option to see the old reverse chronological feed because it doesn’t want to add more complexity (users might forget what feed they’re set to), but it is listening to users who dislike the algorithm.
Instagram does not hide posts in the feed, and you’ll see everything posted by everyone you follow if you keep scrolling.
Feed ranking does not favor the photo or video format universally, but people’s feeds are tuned based on what kind of content they engage with, so if you never stop to watch videos you might see fewer of them.
Instagram’s feed doesn’t favor users who use Stories, Live, or other special features of the app.
Instagram doesn’t downrank users for posting too frequently or for other specific behaviors, but it might swap in other content in between someone’s if they rapid-fire separate posts.
Instagram doesn’t give extra feed presence to personal accounts or business accounts, so switching won’t help your reach.
Shadowbanning is not a real thing, and Instagram says it doesn’t hide people’s content for posting too many hashtags or taking other actions.
Today’s Instagram whiteboard session with reporters, its first, should go a long way to clearing up misunderstandings about how it works. When people feel confident that their posts will reach their favorite people, that they can reliably build a public audience, and that they’ll always see great content, they’ll open the app more often.
Yet on the horizon looms a problem similar to what Facebook’s algorithm experienced around 2015: competition reduces reach. As more users and businesses join Instagram and post more often, but feed browsing time stays stable per user, the average post will get drowned out and receive fewer views. People will inevitably complain that Instagram is trying to force them to buy ads, but it’s a natural and inevitable consequence of increasingly popular algorithmic feeds.
The more Instagram can disarm that problem by pushing excess content creation to Stories and educating users about how the feed operates, the less they’ll complain. Facebook is already uncool, so Instagram must stay in our good graces.
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Andreessen Horowitz
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Software Is Eating the WorldWed, 06 Jun 2018 05:55:38 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.com/https://a16z.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/cropped-a16z-favicon.png?w=32Andreessen Horowitz
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3232How Startups Get Addicted to Paid Marketing (and How to Go Beyond the Local Max)
http://andrewchen.co/paid-marketing-addiction/
Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:00:38 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=214101…]]>sonala16zMicrosoft Buys GitHub for $7.5 Billion
https://a16z.com/2018/06/04/microsoft-buys-github-for-7-5-billion/
Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:11:17 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=213988Six years ago we invested an “eye-popping” $100 million into GitHub. This was not only a Series A investment and the first institutional money ever raised by the company, but it was also the largest single check we had ever …]]>peterlevinea16zVideo: Netflix’ Ted Sarandos in Conversation with Marc Andreessen
https://a16z.com/2018/06/01/sarandos-andreessen-summit-excerpts/
Sat, 02 Jun 2018 03:00:37 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=213061
watch time: 22 minutes
Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos shares nuggets — from the business of streaming and creating content to making decisions about taste and culture — about the Netflix journey, in conversation with Marc Andreessen.
Based on …
]]>sonala16zYubico - Hardware Eats Security
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Thu, 31 May 2018 15:00:01 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=211583I’ve been directly or peripherally involved in the security community approaching two decades now: in the early 2000’s working with the intelligence community; as a PhD student researching networking security; subsequently at my startup Nicira where security was a major …]]>garcegarceCAMP4
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Thu, 31 May 2018 12:30:13 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=211705Biology is elegant, but it’s rarely simple. Following the completion of the $3 billion Human Genome Project in the early 2000s, scientists were surprised to discover that the human genome contained only 20,000 or so genes, accounting for less than …]]>htidnamFlyHomes
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Thu, 31 May 2018 10:00:37 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=211711
“You can observe a lot just by watching.” –Yogi Berra
David Ricardo was born in the late 18th century, and along with Adam Smith was one of the most influential early economists, pioneering the term “comparative advantage.” A plumber is …
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https://a16z.com/2018/05/27/autonomy-service-national-security-ai/
Sun, 27 May 2018 21:06:33 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=210237
We now live in a world where connecting the dots between intel and modeling threats has become infinitely more complex: not only is the surface area to protect larger than ever, but the entry points and issues are more diverse
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Sat, 26 May 2018 19:33:58 +0000http://a16z.com/?p=209248
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is the organization responsible for the compilation and release of the first the Panama Papers, a series of 11.5 million documents that detailed the offshore dealings of governments and individuals the world over, soon …
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4.02: Living ConditionsfullBuffy's college roommate Kathy is here in full force, so you'd better log your calls, label your eggs, and make sure your face is glued on tight!! Passive-aggression is the demonic force at play in Sunnydale this week, and not even the park benches will be safe. *blasts Cher* Today we are discussing S4E2: Living Conditions.
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Buffy's college roommate Kathy is here in full force, so you'd better log your calls, label your eggs, and make sure your face is glued on tight!! Passive-aggression is the demonic force at play in Sunnydale this week, and not even the park benches will be safe. *blasts Cher* Today we are discussing S4E2: Living Conditions.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/gD8SIdpajpULd8yiMf3N___0SJO6wvLXdt3pmGmJobcWed, 06 Jun 2018 04:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:16:174.01: The Freshman
Buffy's off to COLLEGE and navigating the many obstacles of higher education matriculation - frathouse Jell-O shots, misogynistic professors, and of course on-campus vampires who kill your new friends, insult your outfit, and read your diary. Hellmouth no! Today we are discussing S4E1: The Freshman.
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4.01: The FreshmanfullBuffy's off to COLLEGE and navigating the many obstacles of higher education matriculation - frathouse Jell-O shots, misogynistic professors, and of course on-campus vampires who kill your new friends, insult your outfit, and read your diary. Hellmouth no! Today we are discussing S4E1: The Freshman.
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Buffy's off to COLLEGE and navigating the many obstacles of higher education matriculation - frathouse Jell-O shots, misogynistic professors, and of course on-campus vampires who kill your new friends, insult your outfit, and read your diary. Hellmouth no! Today we are discussing S4E1: The Freshman.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Z7mox2CLpWFT5TPU4nAJ2h1T5hzvRwKp7N-FSN8TlPEWed, 23 May 2018 08:36:44 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:21:430.13: Interview with Harry Groener!!
WOW, Kristin got the chance to sit down and chat with the mayor of Sunnydale himself, Harry Groener!! We couldn't think of a better way to close out season 3 than to share this fantastic conversation with all of you. You'll hear them dig into Richard Wilkins III's complicated relationship with Faith, discuss how a mayor ascending is similar to Bruce Banner hulking out, and you'll also be delighted (or perhaps terrified) to find that Harry and the mayor have the same laugh... though in this context, it's considerably less ominous. Today we're saying a fond farewell to Season Faith, with this very special Episode Mayor!
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0.13: Interview with Harry Groener!!fullWOW, Kristin got the chance to sit down and chat with the mayor of Sunnydale himself, Harry Groener!! We couldn't think of a better way to close out season 3 than to share this fantastic conversation with all of you. You'll hear them dig into Richard Wilkins III's complicated relationship with Faith, discuss how a mayor ascending is similar to Bruce Banner hulking out, and you'll also be delighted (or perhaps terrified) to find that Harry and the mayor have the same laugh... though in this context, it's considerably less ominous. Today we're saying a fond farewell to Season Faith, with this very special Episode Mayor!
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT HARRY GROENER'S UP TO:
Antaeus Theatre Company // antaeus.org
A Futile and Stupid Gesture
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WOW, Kristin got the chance to sit down and chat with the mayor of Sunnydale himself, Harry Groener!! We couldn't think of a better way to close out season 3 than to share this fantastic conversation with all of you. You'll hear them dig into Richard Wilkins III's complicated relationship with Faith, discuss how a mayor ascending is similar to Bruce Banner hulking out, and you'll also be delighted (or perhaps terrified) to find that Harry and the mayor have the same laugh... though in this context, it's considerably less ominous. Today we're saying a fond farewell to Season Faith, with this very special Episode Mayor!
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/om1D-3DA8MI6ad5Ih5mVkEKfcD6BgGIKCG4bOzhHqfgWed, 04 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:01:043.22: Graduation Day Part 2
Angel stands silhouetted in a foggy mist reflecting on his passions whilst Faith and Buffy find each other in a shared dreamscape. Seriously, though, this is the one where the class of '99 RISES UP TO BATTLE SOME MAJOR EVIL. Uh-huh that's right. Today we are discussing S3E22: Graduation Day Part 2.
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3.22: Graduation Day Part 2fullAngel stands silhouetted in a foggy mist reflecting on his passions whilst Faith and Buffy find each other in a shared dreamscape. Seriously, though, this is the one where the class of '99 RISES UP TO BATTLE SOME MAJOR EVIL. Uh-huh that's right. Today we are discussing S3E22: Graduation Day Part 2.
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Angel stands silhouetted in a foggy mist reflecting on his passions whilst Faith and Buffy find each other in a shared dreamscape. Seriously, though, this is the one where the class of '99 RISES UP TO BATTLE SOME MAJOR EVIL. Uh-huh that's right. Today we are discussing S3E22: Graduation Day Part 2.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9DYi89Mz-EEaY7vPB7dpnRoMotLIkWjxucSR6P_xkhAWed, 28 Mar 2018 07:08:40 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:24:463.21: Graduation Day Part 1
WOW wow wow wow wow THIS IS THE ONE WHERE Buffy puts on some leather pants and Faith's eating a twizzler and then THEY FIGHT aaaaah probably some other stuff happens too but WHO CARES?! Today we're discussing S3E21: Graduation Day Part 1.
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3.21: Graduation Day Part 1fullWOW wow wow wow wow THIS IS THE ONE WHERE Buffy puts on some leather pants and Faith's eating a twizzler and then THEY FIGHT aaaaah probably some other stuff happens too but WHO CARES?! Today we're discussing S3E21: Graduation Day Part 1.
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WOW wow wow wow wow THIS IS THE ONE WHERE Buffy puts on some leather pants and Faith's eating a twizzler and then THEY FIGHT aaaaah probably some other stuff happens too but WHO CARES?! Today we're discussing S3E21: Graduation Day Part 1.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/31gn6UvXDQWd2Z5WSgc8vG8xx1Qaim_9dTPxGT3jz6gWed, 21 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire00:59:233.20: The PromIra Madison III returns to help us discuss the finer points of breaking up with your girlfriend in a sewer, how great Cordelia looks in her prom dress, and the most beautiful umbrella anyone has ever received as a token of gratitude for defending a whole town from the forces of evil. Today we're discussing S3E20: The Prom.
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Prom Meetups (#promups) are happening in Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, and even PARIS FRANCE — plus we are having a free meet up in Los Angeles the day after our LA prom for all! All details can be found at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/prom
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3.20: The PromfullIra Madison III returns to help us discuss the finer points of breaking up with your girlfriend in a sewer, how great Cordelia looks in her prom dress, and the most beautiful umbrella anyone has ever received as a token of gratitude for defending a whole town from the forces of evil. Today we're discussing S3E20: The Prom.
GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST:
Ira Madison III: on twitter @ira, writing on The Daily Beast, and podcasting via KEEP IT!
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
Prom Meetups (#promups) are happening in Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, and even PARIS FRANCE — plus we are having a free meet up in Los Angeles the day after our LA prom for all! All details can be found at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/prom
New soft enamel Randy for Giles pins are in our store! Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click SHOP.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)Ira Madison III returns to help us discuss the finer points of breaking up with your girlfriend in a sewer, how great Cordelia looks in her prom dress, and the most beautiful umbrella anyone has ever received as a token of gratitude for defending a whole town from the forces of evil. Today we're discussing S3E20: The Prom.
GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST:
Ira Madison III: on twitter @ira, writing on The Daily Beast, and podcasting via KEEP IT!
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
Prom Meetups (#promups) are happening in Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, and even PARIS FRANCE — plus we are having a free meet up in Los Angeles the day after our LA prom for all! All details can be found at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/prom
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/S4Nvkk-ADM0Tj9w4qSAeCRgnbn0q2WdFTe5nk1QGMfkWed, 07 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:13:223.19: Choices
Willow is kidnapped! Faith is gifted a fresh-smelling thing of beauty! The Mayor eats a twelve-course meal of spiders! Buffy gets into Northwestern! Angel drops the winch on his burgeoning detective career! Today we're discussing S3E19: Choices.
Prom Meetups (#promups) are happening in Chicago, Atlanta, and New York — plus we are having a free meet up in Los Angeles the day after our LA prom for all! All details can be found at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/prom
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3.19: ChoicesfullWillow is kidnapped! Faith is gifted a fresh-smelling thing of beauty! The Mayor eats a twelve-course meal of spiders! Buffy gets into Northwestern! Angel drops the winch on his burgeoning detective career! Today we're discussing S3E19: Choices.
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
February Lyric Sheet proceeds are going to benefit The Brown Boi Project (brownboiproject.org) and you can scoop one by going to bufferingthevampireslayer.bigcartel.com!
Prom Meetups (#promups) are happening in Chicago, Atlanta, and New York — plus we are having a free meet up in Los Angeles the day after our LA prom for all! All details can be found at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/prom
New soft enamel Randy for Giles pins are in our store! Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click SHOP.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
Willow is kidnapped! Faith is gifted a fresh-smelling thing of beauty! The Mayor eats a twelve-course meal of spiders! Buffy gets into Northwestern! Angel drops the winch on his burgeoning detective career! Today we're discussing S3E19: Choices.
Prom Meetups (#promups) are happening in Chicago, Atlanta, and New York — plus we are having a free meet up in Los Angeles the day after our LA prom for all! All details can be found at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/prom
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LyxX7iJyaAKs3_DP1rpRIGDgv0Cw083CMX4N5m3mOu4Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:14:363.18: Earshot
Our #1 fave Joanna Robinson returns to help us explore the finer points of Herbal Essences commercials, Alex Mack, and the simple fact that when you unexpectedly absorb the silvery blood of a mouthless demon and gain the power to read minds, it's not all sunshine and puppies. Today we're discussing S3E18: Earshot.
Pre-order our new "Be The Thing That Monsters Have Nightmares About" tee, designed by Kristine Thune! 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit Time's Up! Just visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click SHOP.
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3.18: EarshotfullOur #1 fave Joanna Robinson returns to help us explore the finer points of Herbal Essences commercials, Alex Mack, and the simple fact that when you unexpectedly absorb the silvery blood of a mouthless demon and gain the power to read minds, it's not all sunshine and puppies. Today we're discussing S3E18: Earshot.
GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST:
Joanna Robinson: @jowrotethis; https://www.vanityfair.com/contributor/joanna-robinson
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
February Lyric Sheet proceeds are going to benefit The Brown Boi Project (brownboiproject.org) and you can scoop one by going to bufferingthevampireslayer.bigcartel.com!
Pre-order our new "Be The Thing That Monsters Have Nightmares About" tee, designed by Kristine Thune! 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit Time's Up! Just visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click SHOP.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 • suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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Our #1 fave Joanna Robinson returns to help us explore the finer points of Herbal Essences commercials, Alex Mack, and the simple fact that when you unexpectedly absorb the silvery blood of a mouthless demon and gain the power to read minds, it's not all sunshine and puppies. Today we're discussing S3E18: Earshot.
Pre-order our new "Be The Thing That Monsters Have Nightmares About" tee, designed by Kristine Thune! 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit Time's Up! Just visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click SHOP.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/JoUgzmz31uSugRYE0Emtxve6igIy3bdQCWpQ50tRt7MWed, 14 Feb 2018 09:57:25 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:33:583.17: Enemies
This is the one where Buffy and Faith become (Best Fr)ENEMIES, so buckle up for some serious drama. Hrishikesh Hirway of The West Wing Weekly and Song Exploder joins us in our discussion of French films, billowing blouses, and bondage. Today we're discussing S3E17: Enemies.
Pre-order our new "Be The Thing That Monsters Have Nightmares About" tee, designed by Kristine Thune! 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit Time's Up! Just visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click SHOP.
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3.17: EnemiesfullThis is the one where Buffy and Faith become (Best Fr)ENEMIES, so buckle up for some serious drama. Hrishikesh Hirway of The West Wing Weekly and Song Exploder joins us in our discussion of French films, billowing blouses, and bondage. Today we're discussing S3E17: Enemies.
GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST:
Hrishikesh Hirway: @HrishiHirway; hrishikesh.co
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
February Lyric Sheet proceeds are going to benefit The Brown Boi Project (brownboiproject.org) and you can scoop one by going to bufferingthevampireslayer.bigcartel.com!
Pre-order our new "Be The Thing That Monsters Have Nightmares About" tee, designed by Kristine Thune! 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit Time's Up! Just visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click SHOP.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
This is the one where Buffy and Faith become (Best Fr)ENEMIES, so buckle up for some serious drama. Hrishikesh Hirway of The West Wing Weekly and Song Exploder joins us in our discussion of French films, billowing blouses, and bondage. Today we're discussing S3E17: Enemies.
Pre-order our new "Be The Thing That Monsters Have Nightmares About" tee, designed by Kristine Thune! 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit Time's Up! Just visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click SHOP.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/SSZfMpdEfX3PKZy7Ul75U-1VnNu7qb7_i0Bz-iNff6wWed, 07 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:38:473.16: Doppelgängland
TWO WILLOWS, NO WAITING! Plus we have a lovely chat with story expert (and Buffy aficionado) Lani Diane Rich, and a mind-bending Buffy FashionWatch from Kate Leth - once you hear it, you'll never be the same. Today we're discussing S3E16: Doppelgängland.
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
Listen to Kate Leth's musical ode to this episode OVER AND OVER AGAIN on our Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast!
Pre-order our new "Willow in the Streets, Vampire Willow in the Sheets" and "Local Girl Gang - The Slayers" shirts by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
Check out more of Mallory Wolk (designer of the new "Local Girl Gang" tee)'s art at mallorywolkart.tumblr.com!
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3.16: DoppelgänglandfullTWO WILLOWS, NO WAITING! Plus we have a lovely chat with story expert (and Buffy aficionado) Lani Diane Rich, and a mind-bending Buffy FashionWatch from Kate Leth - once you hear it, you'll never be the same. Today we're discussing S3E16: Doppelgängland.
GET TO KNOW OUR GUESTS:
Lani Diane Rich: @lanidianerich; chipperish.com
Kate Leth: @kateleth; kateleth.com
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
Listen to Kate Leth's musical ode to this episode OVER AND OVER AGAIN on our Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast!
Pre-order our new "Willow in the Streets, Vampire Willow in the Sheets" and "Local Girl Gang - The Slayers" shirts by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
Check out more of Mallory Wolk (designer of the new "Local Girl Gang" tee)'s art at mallorywolkart.tumblr.com!
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
TWO WILLOWS, NO WAITING! Plus we have a lovely chat with story expert (and Buffy aficionado) Lani Diane Rich, and a mind-bending Buffy FashionWatch from Kate Leth - once you hear it, you'll never be the same. Today we're discussing S3E16: Doppelgängland.
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
Listen to Kate Leth's musical ode to this episode OVER AND OVER AGAIN on our Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast!
Pre-order our new "Willow in the Streets, Vampire Willow in the Sheets" and "Local Girl Gang - The Slayers" shirts by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
Check out more of Mallory Wolk (designer of the new "Local Girl Gang" tee)'s art at mallorywolkart.tumblr.com!
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DsPF2MYHtsWqbA69T565XAB1f6E310_zc1WuhrC9PloWed, 31 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:46:293.15: Consequences
We can barely recall when one leather-clad vampire slayer came a-fogging up classroom windows and drawing hearts everywhere - 'twas so like a dream, and only one short week ago. Lo! The winds of change blow harsh through Sunnydale, forcing Buffy and Faith farther apart from one another. Will they ever find their way back?! Today we're discussing S3E15: Consequences.
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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3.15: ConsequencesfullWe can barely recall when one leather-clad vampire slayer came a-fogging up classroom windows and drawing hearts everywhere - 'twas so like a dream, and only one short week ago. Lo! The winds of change blow harsh through Sunnydale, forcing Buffy and Faith farther apart from one another. Will they ever find their way back?! Today we're discussing S3E15: Consequences.
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
Snag a handwritten lyric sheet this January and benefit Time's Up (timesupnow.com) at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/greatergood
Still feeling festive? "Buffy, It's Cold Outside" can be seen & heard at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/tistheseason "Amends" can be downloaded for free at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/amends
Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
We can barely recall when one leather-clad vampire slayer came a-fogging up classroom windows and drawing hearts everywhere - 'twas so like a dream, and only one short week ago. Lo! The winds of change blow harsh through Sunnydale, forcing Buffy and Faith farther apart from one another. Will they ever find their way back?! Today we're discussing S3E15: Consequences.
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/DB29tfPIrQiCeBuadp45NRWQqfiaug1ELQFgWO955MkWed, 17 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:12:573.14: Bad Girls
THE TIME HAS COME FOR ALL BAD GIRLS TO BREATHE FOG ONTO THE WINDOW PANE AND DRAW STAKED HEARTS UPON THE GLASS! Faith and Buffy are spending a LOT of time together this episode, and Jenny can't stop screaming about it. (Kristin is also excited but is playing it characteristically *cool.*)
Kristin has a fantastic talk with the lovely Jack Plotnick (portrayer of deputy mayor Allan!!), Buffering poet laureate Kate Leth delivers the greatest Buffy FashionWatch of all time, and Jess Abbott returns to voice Faith for an outlaw-country bad girls duet! Today we're discussing S3E14: BAD GIRLS!!!!!!!
GET TO KNOW OUR GUESTS
Jack Plotnick: @jackplotnick on twitter; hop to jackplotnick.com for the whole sharknado of Jack-ness!
Jess Abbott: @tancredjess on twitter; get an earful of her band Tancred at tancredmusic.com
Kate Leth: @kateleth on twitter; 360 degrees of our fashion queen at kateleth.com
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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3.14: Bad GirlsfullTHE TIME HAS COME FOR ALL BAD GIRLS TO BREATHE FOG ONTO THE WINDOW PANE AND DRAW STAKED HEARTS UPON THE GLASS! Faith and Buffy are spending a LOT of time together this episode, and Jenny can't stop screaming about it. (Kristin is also excited but is playing it characteristically *cool.*)
Kristin has a fantastic talk with the lovely Jack Plotnick (portrayer of deputy mayor Allan!!), Buffering poet laureate Kate Leth delivers the greatest Buffy FashionWatch of all time, and Jess Abbott returns to voice Faith for an outlaw-country bad girls duet! Today we're discussing S3E14: BAD GIRLS!!!!!!!
GET TO KNOW OUR GUESTS
Jack Plotnick: @jackplotnick on twitter; hop to jackplotnick.com for the whole sharknado of Jack-ness!
Jess Abbott: @tancredjess on twitter; get an earful of her band Tancred at tancredmusic.com
Kate Leth: @kateleth on twitter; 360 degrees of our fashion queen at kateleth.com
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
Snag a handwritten lyric sheet this January and benefit Time's Up (timesupnow.com) at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/greatergood
Still feeling festive? "Buffy, It's Cold Outside" can be seen & heard at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/tistheseason "Amends" can be downloaded for free at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/amends
Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
THE TIME HAS COME FOR ALL BAD GIRLS TO BREATHE FOG ONTO THE WINDOW PANE AND DRAW STAKED HEARTS UPON THE GLASS! Faith and Buffy are spending a LOT of time together this episode, and Jenny can't stop screaming about it. (Kristin is also excited but is playing it characteristically *cool.*)
Kristin has a fantastic talk with the lovely Jack Plotnick (portrayer of deputy mayor Allan!!), Buffering poet laureate Kate Leth delivers the greatest Buffy FashionWatch of all time, and Jess Abbott returns to voice Faith for an outlaw-country bad girls duet! Today we're discussing S3E14: BAD GIRLS!!!!!!!
GET TO KNOW OUR GUESTS
Jack Plotnick: @jackplotnick on twitter; hop to jackplotnick.com for the whole sharknado of Jack-ness!
Jess Abbott: @tancredjess on twitter; get an earful of her band Tancred at tancredmusic.com
Kate Leth: @kateleth on twitter; 360 degrees of our fashion queen at kateleth.com
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uAJ10n-d062A2kekTdHOUNNLpI7xuf7xpX-FxVPZpWkWed, 10 Jan 2018 08:21:41 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:43:303.13: The Zeppo
It's Season Faith, Episode Xander, and Andrew Ti (of the Yo, Is This Racist? blog & podcast) joins us for a deep dive into the patriarchy and macramé owls! Plus!! The incredible Chris Farren returns, performing and producing the song that we wrote for this week's episode. Today we're discussing S3E13: The Zeppo.
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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3.13: The ZeppofullIt's Season Faith, Episode Xander, and Andrew Ti (of the Yo, Is This Racist? blog & podcast) joins us for a deep dive into the patriarchy and macramé owls! Plus!! The incredible Chris Farren returns, performing and producing the song that we wrote for this week's episode. Today we're discussing S3E13: The Zeppo.
GET TO KNOW OUR GUESTS
Andrew Ti: @ANDREWTI on twitter; yoisthisracist.com and earwolf.com/show/yo-is-this-racist
Chris Farren: @chrisfarren on twitter; witness his full web presence at chrisfarren.com
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
Snag a handwritten lyric sheet this January and benefit Time's Up (timesupnow.com) at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/greatergood
Still feeling festive? "Buffy, It's Cold Outside" can be seen & heard at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/tistheseason "Amends" can be downloaded for free at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/amends
Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
It's Season Faith, Episode Xander, and Andrew Ti (of the Yo, Is This Racist? blog & podcast) joins us for a deep dive into the patriarchy and macramé owls! Plus!! The incredible Chris Farren returns, performing and producing the song that we wrote for this week's episode. Today we're discussing S3E13: The Zeppo.
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Q9UvOMEIddyeP8Mebp9RLu2cMqAQ-HvfdsV0P3kYJvAWed, 03 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:30:020.12: Santa Barbara, The Mayor, & Nerf Herder
In this VERY SPECIAL EPISODE, we venture to Santa Barbara (aka Sunnydale) at the request of THE MAYOR (Helene Schneider, who is, as best we can tell, not evil *at all* but a totally lovely human, as well as a Buffy fan)! We chat with Helene -- and also Parry Gripp and Steve Sherlock of Nerf Herder (!!!) who of course you know WROTE AND PERFORMED the Buffy theme (eeeeeee) and brought us an unbelievable gift. This week, we're totally convinced that Santa Barbara is the real Sunnydale!
FIND NERF HERDER ON TWITTER: @NerfHerder_band
Our closing song this week is "The Chosen One" by Heather Stevenson. You can find it on her album Golden, available on iTunes and Spotify!
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP. Snag 15% off your purchase through the end of the year with code BYE2017.
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0.12: Santa Barbara, The Mayor, & Nerf HerderfullIn this VERY SPECIAL EPISODE, we venture to Santa Barbara (aka Sunnydale) at the request of THE MAYOR (Helene Schneider, who is, as best we can tell, not evil *at all* but a totally lovely human, as well as a Buffy fan)! We chat with Helene -- and also Parry Gripp and Steve Sherlock of Nerf Herder (!!!) who of course you know WROTE AND PERFORMED the Buffy theme (eeeeeee) and brought us an unbelievable gift. This week, we're totally convinced that Santa Barbara is the real Sunnydale!
FIND NERF HERDER ON TWITTER: @NerfHerder_band
Our closing song this week is "The Chosen One" by Heather Stevenson. You can find it on her album Golden, available on iTunes and Spotify!
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
"Buffy, It's Cold Outside" can be seen & heard at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/tistheseason
"Amends" can be downloaded for free at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/amends
Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP. Snag 15% off your purchase through the end of the year with code BYE2017.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
In this VERY SPECIAL EPISODE, we venture to Santa Barbara (aka Sunnydale) at the request of THE MAYOR (Helene Schneider, who is, as best we can tell, not evil *at all* but a totally lovely human, as well as a Buffy fan)! We chat with Helene -- and also Parry Gripp and Steve Sherlock of Nerf Herder (!!!) who of course you know WROTE AND PERFORMED the Buffy theme (eeeeeee) and brought us an unbelievable gift. This week, we're totally convinced that Santa Barbara is the real Sunnydale!
FIND NERF HERDER ON TWITTER: @NerfHerder_band
Our closing song this week is "The Chosen One" by Heather Stevenson. You can find it on her album Golden, available on iTunes and Spotify!
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP. Snag 15% off your purchase through the end of the year with code BYE2017.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IZx4kirijUX_W_iD3nsTagch5sop1icaEZ3QZpRLqXgWed, 27 Dec 2017 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:02:393.12: Helpless
Will Buffy get to go to the ice show for her birthday? Will Angel finish his cheese plate? These are just a couple of the questions we're examining today, PLUS Jeff Kober joins us to talk about playing Zachary Kralik!! In case you forgot, this is the one where Quentin Travers, the head of the Watchers Council, is all "Hi Buffy, we'll be drugging you without your knowledge before locking you, in your weakened state, inside a deteriorating old boarding house with a former serial killer/current vampire." Today we're discussing S3E12: Helpless.
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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3.12: HelplessfullWill Buffy get to go to the ice show for her birthday? Will Angel finish his cheese plate? These are just a couple of the questions we're examining today, PLUS Jeff Kober joins us to talk about playing Zachary Kralik!! In case you forgot, this is the one where Quentin Travers, the head of the Watchers Council, is all "Hi Buffy, we'll be drugging you without your knowledge before locking you, in your weakened state, inside a deteriorating old boarding house with a former serial killer/current vampire." Today we're discussing S3E12: Helpless.
FIND OUR GUEST ON TWITTER!
Jeff Kober: @jeffkober
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
"Buffy, It's Cold Outside" can be seen & heard at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/tistheseason
"Amends" can be downloaded for free at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/amends
Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
Will Buffy get to go to the ice show for her birthday? Will Angel finish his cheese plate? These are just a couple of the questions we're examining today, PLUS Jeff Kober joins us to talk about playing Zachary Kralik!! In case you forgot, this is the one where Quentin Travers, the head of the Watchers Council, is all "Hi Buffy, we'll be drugging you without your knowledge before locking you, in your weakened state, inside a deteriorating old boarding house with a former serial killer/current vampire." Today we're discussing S3E12: Helpless.
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/IGCPy2ViYKw3OZ7oWQ7apk3_7U7aecePnJCo6lMrHfkWed, 13 Dec 2017 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:49:143.11: Gingerbread
Grab your pitchforks and brace yourselves for some mob mentality, Sunnydale-style - we've arrived at Season Faith, Episode M.O.O.! Also, holy cheese wheels, we talked to Elizabeth Anne Allen (who plays Amy Madison) about nearly getting burned at the stake on her birthday, meeting the rat-actor who played her character's rat-self, and loads more! Today we're discussing S3E11: Gingerbread.
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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3.11: GingerbreadfullGrab your pitchforks and brace yourselves for some mob mentality, Sunnydale-style - we've arrived at Season Faith, Episode M.O.O.! Also, holy cheese wheels, we talked to Elizabeth Anne Allen (who plays Amy Madison) about nearly getting burned at the stake on her birthday, meeting the rat-actor who played her character's rat-self, and loads more! Today we're discussing S3E11: Gingerbread.
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
"Buffy, It's Cold Outside" can be seen & heard at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/tistheseason
"Amends" can be downloaded for free at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/amends
Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
Grab your pitchforks and brace yourselves for some mob mentality, Sunnydale-style - we've arrived at Season Faith, Episode M.O.O.! Also, holy cheese wheels, we talked to Elizabeth Anne Allen (who plays Amy Madison) about nearly getting burned at the stake on her birthday, meeting the rat-actor who played her character's rat-self, and loads more! Today we're discussing S3E11: Gingerbread.
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/EJKZnc0_LKopjN1UIVBhe3_9tYhdVTfHkiYd-kcpMdsWed, 06 Dec 2017 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:40:313.10: Amends
It's that magical time of year when tree lights twinkle, snowfall dusts the distant hilltops, and the ghosts of those you've murdered in cold blood come back to haunt you. Gaby Dunn RETURNS and Joanna Robinson pops by for a quick Buffy FeelingsWatch (and brings her impression of Angel's impression of an Irish accent). Today we're discussing S3E10: Amends.
Joanna Robinson: @jowrotethis on twitter; read her freaking VANITY FAIR COVER STORY about the Marvel Cinematic Universe; listen to her podcasts current & past such as A Storm of Spoilers, A Cast of Kings, Decoding Westworld, Little Gold Men, GenPop, and... jesus she's everywhere.
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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3.10: AmendsfullIt's that magical time of year when tree lights twinkle, snowfall dusts the distant hilltops, and the ghosts of those you've murdered in cold blood come back to haunt you. Gaby Dunn RETURNS and Joanna Robinson pops by for a quick Buffy FeelingsWatch (and brings her impression of Angel's impression of an Irish accent). Today we're discussing S3E10: Amends.
GET TO KNOW OUR GUESTS
Gaby Dunn: @gabydunn on twitter; youtube.com/justbetweenusshow; and read her book(!) smarturl.it/IHEBYbook
Joanna Robinson: @jowrotethis on twitter; read her freaking VANITY FAIR COVER STORY about the Marvel Cinematic Universe; listen to her podcasts current & past such as A Storm of Spoilers, A Cast of Kings, Decoding Westworld, Little Gold Men, GenPop, and... jesus she's everywhere.
LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET
Jenny Owen Youngs: @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo: @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com, everyoneisgay.com, mykidisgay.com
Buffering the Vampire Slayer: @bufferingcast on twitter, facebook, and instagram
HOT HOT TIPS
"Buffy, It's Cold Outside" can be seen & heard at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/tistheseason
"Amends" can be downloaded for free at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/amends
Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
It's that magical time of year when tree lights twinkle, snowfall dusts the distant hilltops, and the ghosts of those you've murdered in cold blood come back to haunt you. Gaby Dunn RETURNS and Joanna Robinson pops by for a quick Buffy FeelingsWatch (and brings her impression of Angel's impression of an Irish accent). Today we're discussing S3E10: Amends.
Joanna Robinson: @jowrotethis on twitter; read her freaking VANITY FAIR COVER STORY about the Marvel Cinematic Universe; listen to her podcasts current & past such as A Storm of Spoilers, A Cast of Kings, Decoding Westworld, Little Gold Men, GenPop, and... jesus she's everywhere.
Snag the new "Randy for Giles" pin, designed by Kate Leth, along with heaps of other sweet Buffering merch, by visiting bufferingthevampireslayer.com and clicking SHOP.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/metiRfEXW9d6OYURzBsMlaR5YZrvU1V4JlXTr33ifVEWed, 29 Nov 2017 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:43:043.09: The Wish
Bored now? Of course you're not!! There's ANYA! And VAMPIRE WILLOW! Today we're discussing S3E9: The Wish.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy FashionWatch Correspondent and general dreamboat Kate Leth better at www.kateleth.com and on twitter @kateleth!
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
In honor of today's episode, we've got a new BORED MEOW shirt up in our online store, featuring a magical kitten and designed by Diana Kresge! We've also got a goth-friendly new version of our Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy tee, designed by Devan Power - plus a new baby onesie and plenty of restocks! www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
**PLEASE NOTE** our "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! Click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
www.patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
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3.09: The WishfullBored now? Of course you're not!! There's ANYA! And VAMPIRE WILLOW! Today we're discussing S3E9: The Wish.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy FashionWatch Correspondent and general dreamboat Kate Leth better at www.kateleth.com and on twitter @kateleth!
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
In honor of today's episode, we've got a new BORED MEOW shirt up in our online store, featuring a magical kitten and designed by Diana Kresge! We've also got a goth-friendly new version of our Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy tee, designed by Devan Power - plus a new baby onesie and plenty of restocks! www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
Looking for our jingles?! They're all right here: www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com/jingles
**PLEASE NOTE** our "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! Click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
www.patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
Bored now? Of course you're not!! There's ANYA! And VAMPIRE WILLOW! Today we're discussing S3E9: The Wish.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy FashionWatch Correspondent and general dreamboat Kate Leth better at www.kateleth.com and on twitter @kateleth!
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
In honor of today's episode, we've got a new BORED MEOW shirt up in our online store, featuring a magical kitten and designed by Diana Kresge! We've also got a goth-friendly new version of our Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy tee, designed by Devan Power - plus a new baby onesie and plenty of restocks! www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
**PLEASE NOTE** our "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! Click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
www.patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8A4DLBRvVLqrXZ_tYAVe-CtuBklKN83NmcZPX0OEDwoWed, 15 Nov 2017 08:05:07 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:22:323.08: Lover's Walk
Official Spike fan-club president Joanna Robinson returns because GUESS WHO JUST DROVE THROUGH THE SUNNYDALE SIGN AGAIN!!! Also Angel is reading Sartre's Nausea by the fire in the original French and we NEED to talk about it. Today we're discussing S3E8: Lover's Walk.
Follow earth angel Joanna Robinson on twitter @jowrotethis, read her writings on VanityFair.com, and listen to her podcast on Storm Of Spoilers, Little Gold Men, and perhaps also on every podcast ever, because she is everywhere & everything.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
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3.08: Lover's WalkfullOfficial Spike fan-club president Joanna Robinson returns because GUESS WHO JUST DROVE THROUGH THE SUNNYDALE SIGN AGAIN!!! Also Angel is reading Sartre's Nausea by the fire in the original French and we NEED to talk about it. Today we're discussing S3E8: Lover's Walk.
Follow earth angel Joanna Robinson on twitter @jowrotethis, read her writings on VanityFair.com, and listen to her podcast on Storm Of Spoilers, Little Gold Men, and perhaps also on every podcast ever, because she is everywhere & everything.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
Official Spike fan-club president Joanna Robinson returns because GUESS WHO JUST DROVE THROUGH THE SUNNYDALE SIGN AGAIN!!! Also Angel is reading Sartre's Nausea by the fire in the original French and we NEED to talk about it. Today we're discussing S3E8: Lover's Walk.
Follow earth angel Joanna Robinson on twitter @jowrotethis, read her writings on VanityFair.com, and listen to her podcast on Storm Of Spoilers, Little Gold Men, and perhaps also on every podcast ever, because she is everywhere & everything.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FUxhq-m5ccEeiO_B0vomcPgLv2lacXzn6Tm1L1h0TJgWed, 08 Nov 2017 08:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:36:223.07: Revelations
Live from The NerdMelt Showroom! Special guests Kristine Thune, Ira Madison III, Kate Leth, and Gaby Dunn (who somehow forced her way on stage) help us sort through our feelings about Gwendolyn Post, Slayer Tension, and The Glove of Non-Monogamy! Today we're discussing S3E7: Revelations.
Follow our amazing guests on Twitter :
Kristine Thune - @kristinetuna
Ira Madison III - @ira
Kate Leth - @kateleth
Gaby Dunn - @gabydunn
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
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3.07: RevelationsfullLive from The NerdMelt Showroom! Special guests Kristine Thune, Ira Madison III, Kate Leth, and Gaby Dunn (who somehow forced her way on stage) help us sort through our feelings about Gwendolyn Post, Slayer Tension, and The Glove of Non-Monogamy! Today we're discussing S3E7: Revelations.
Follow our amazing guests on Twitter :
Kristine Thune - @kristinetuna
Ira Madison III - @ira
Kate Leth - @kateleth
Gaby Dunn - @gabydunn
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
Live from The NerdMelt Showroom! Special guests Kristine Thune, Ira Madison III, Kate Leth, and Gaby Dunn (who somehow forced her way on stage) help us sort through our feelings about Gwendolyn Post, Slayer Tension, and The Glove of Non-Monogamy! Today we're discussing S3E7: Revelations.
Follow our amazing guests on Twitter :
Kristine Thune - @kristinetuna
Ira Madison III - @ira
Kate Leth - @kateleth
Gaby Dunn - @gabydunn
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/SUzXcI7AGQy0cYX6vOf0_D4CYHWrl5gOZvQuKynP0AkWed, 01 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:33:523.06: Band Candy
Kristine Sutherland (!!!) and Kate Leth guest -- ARE YOU EFFING KIDDING US, IT'S EFFING BAND CANDY!!!!! We mean *ahem* -- today we're discussing S3E6: Band Candy.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy FashionWatch Correspondent and general dreamboat Kate Leth better at www.kateleth.com and on twitter @kateleth!
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
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3.06: Band CandyfullKristine Sutherland (!!!) and Kate Leth guest -- ARE YOU EFFING KIDDING US, IT'S EFFING BAND CANDY!!!!! We mean *ahem* -- today we're discussing S3E6: Band Candy.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy FashionWatch Correspondent and general dreamboat Kate Leth better at www.kateleth.com and on twitter @kateleth!
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
Kristine Sutherland (!!!) and Kate Leth guest -- ARE YOU EFFING KIDDING US, IT'S EFFING BAND CANDY!!!!! We mean *ahem* -- today we're discussing S3E6: Band Candy.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy FashionWatch Correspondent and general dreamboat Kate Leth better at www.kateleth.com and on twitter @kateleth!
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/C_aCMXnXN-tXPRoCyGK_fd1HRuJ-S8rzV8iwORVhokMWed, 18 Oct 2017 07:42:27 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:17:333.05: HomecomingBUFFERING 3.05: Homecoming
GET IN THE LIMO! It's the episode that launched a zillion Cordelia/Spatula fan fics! Buckle up for SlayerFest 98! Today we're discussing S3E5: Homecoming.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
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3.05: HomecomingfullBUFFERING 3.05: Homecoming
GET IN THE LIMO! It's the episode that launched a zillion Cordelia/Spatula fan fics! Buckle up for SlayerFest 98! Today we're discussing S3E5: Homecoming.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).BUFFERING 3.05: Homecoming
GET IN THE LIMO! It's the episode that launched a zillion Cordelia/Spatula fan fics! Buckle up for SlayerFest 98! Today we're discussing S3E5: Homecoming.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at www.jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at www.everyoneisgay.com and www.mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!! - it's all happening over at www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/bufferingcast. **PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL on Patreon! click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Logo: Kristine Thune (www.kristinethune.com).
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/66jSMKE_BL3z3bnlRGji5yFOSq7u2vyt1cbyUeqHcpUWed, 11 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:17:533.04: Beauty and the BeastsBUFFERING 3.04: Beauty and the Beasts
In this episode, Buffy finds herself surrounded by all kinds of man-beasts, Faith coins the phrase "kickin the gearshift" (now a timeless classic), and Xander takes a very poorly-timed nap. We also talk to Red McCormick about her experience in working with survivors of domestic violence, and how that intersects with this episode of Buffy. Today we're discussing S3E4: Beauty and the Beasts.
Resources for survivors of domestic violence in the US:
The National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 200 0247
National Centre for Domestic Violence Helpline - 0844 804 4999 - for free legal advice and help getting a restraining order.
ManKind Helpline - for male victims of domestic abuse - 01823 334244
Respect Helpline for perpetrators of Domestic abuse - 0808 802 4040
The Samaritans if you just need someone to listen - 08457 90 90 90
If you are in immediate danger, always phone 999.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!!) - it's all happening over at bufferingthevampireslayer.com- just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcastand click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
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3.04: Beauty and the BeastsfullBUFFERING 3.04: Beauty and the Beasts
In this episode, Buffy finds herself surrounded by all kinds of man-beasts, Faith coins the phrase "kickin the gearshift" (now a timeless classic), and Xander takes a very poorly-timed nap. We also talk to Red McCormick about her experience in working with survivors of domestic violence, and how that intersects with this episode of Buffy. Today we're discussing S3E4: Beauty and the Beasts.
Resources for survivors of domestic violence in the US:
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs: https://avp.org/ncavp/
National Domestic Violence Hotline: http://www.thehotline.org/
Battered Women's Justice Project: http://www.bwjp.org/
NW Network Resource List (LGBT Specific): http://www.nwnetwork.org/helpful-links/
Australia Domestic Violence Resources:
http://www.anothercloset.com.au (specifically queer)
http://www.acon.org.au (specifically queer)
http://www.sass.org.au/directory/ (this is a resource that contains info on multiple orgs, primarily for sexual assault, but many for DV as well).
http://www.dvrcv.org.au
UK Domestic Violence Resources:
The National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 200 0247
National Centre for Domestic Violence Helpline - 0844 804 4999 - for free legal advice and help getting a restraining order.
ManKind Helpline - for male victims of domestic abuse - 01823 334244
Respect Helpline for perpetrators of Domestic abuse - 0808 802 4040
The Samaritans if you just need someone to listen - 08457 90 90 90
If you are in immediate danger, always phone 999.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!!) - it's all happening over at bufferingthevampireslayer.com - just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcastand click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
You can now support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com). BUFFERING 3.04: Beauty and the Beasts
In this episode, Buffy finds herself surrounded by all kinds of man-beasts, Faith coins the phrase "kickin the gearshift" (now a timeless classic), and Xander takes a very poorly-timed nap. We also talk to Red McCormick about her experience in working with survivors of domestic violence, and how that intersects with this episode of Buffy. Today we're discussing S3E4: Beauty and the Beasts.
Resources for survivors of domestic violence in the US:
The National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 200 0247
National Centre for Domestic Violence Helpline - 0844 804 4999 - for free legal advice and help getting a restraining order.
ManKind Helpline - for male victims of domestic abuse - 01823 334244
Respect Helpline for perpetrators of Domestic abuse - 0808 802 4040
The Samaritans if you just need someone to listen - 08457 90 90 90
If you are in immediate danger, always phone 999.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
WE HAVE NEW MERCH! There's fresh and toasty "Awoo" baseball tees, Smash the Demon Lizard Patriarchy hoodies, an "Awooooooooooooooo" knit beanie w/ pom, and STICKERS (!!!!) - it's all happening over at bufferingthevampireslayer.com- just click on SHOP.
We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE in the store, or if you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, both albums are both available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcastand click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/T2Tkukct-FJ7N-jh1Q8Mj9ICuumnJHh4N0GBIJak8QYWed, 04 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:16:173.03: Faith, Hope & Trick
Lock up your daughters because FAITH IS HERE!! Prepare for pleather pants, alligator wrestling, and a hearty Boston accent, and then brace for impact because *something* is about to fall out of the sky. ALSO this episode features our first musical guest & songwriting collaborator, Jess Abbott (of Tancred) in the role of Faith!! Today we're discussing S3E3: Faith, Hope & Trick.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Jess Abbott on twitter (@tancredjess) and check out her band Tancred at tancredmusic.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
Transform into a Buffering burrito by ensconcing yourself in a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little cabinet of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcastand click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
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3.03: Faith, Hope & TrickfullLock up your daughters because FAITH IS HERE!! Prepare for pleather pants, alligator wrestling, and a hearty Boston accent, and then brace for impact because *something* is about to fall out of the sky. ALSO this episode features our first musical guest & songwriting collaborator, Jess Abbott (of Tancred) in the role of Faith!! Today we're discussing S3E3: Faith, Hope & Trick.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Jess Abbott on twitter (@tancredjess) and check out her band Tancred at tancredmusic.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
Transform into a Buffering burrito by ensconcing yourself in a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click on SHOP to check out our little cabinet of WONDERS. If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcastand click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
You can now support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com).
Lock up your daughters because FAITH IS HERE!! Prepare for pleather pants, alligator wrestling, and a hearty Boston accent, and then brace for impact because *something* is about to fall out of the sky. ALSO this episode features our first musical guest & songwriting collaborator, Jess Abbott (of Tancred) in the role of Faith!! Today we're discussing S3E3: Faith, Hope & Trick.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Jess Abbott on twitter (@tancredjess) and check out her band Tancred at tancredmusic.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
Transform into a Buffering burrito by ensconcing yourself in a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little cabinet of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcastand click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/3auAj0U1digr5Lx98WUp72XbQf35opCnC8qsox800iwWed, 20 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:18:563.02: Dead Man's Party
LIVE FROM FLAMECON in Brooklyn NY, this episode features guest appearances from musician Mal Blum, senior Autostraddle editor Heather Hogan, and our beloved Kate Leth! We talk about zombie cats, zombie humans, and of course... Joyce and Pat. This week we're discussing s3e2: Dead Man's Party.
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcastand click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast! And while you're at it, find our guests on twitter too: @malblum, @theheatherhogan, and @kateleth!
Thanks to this episode's sponsors!
MERCH REMAINS IN STOCK, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little cabinet of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
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3.02: Dead Man's PartyfullLIVE FROM FLAMECON in Brooklyn NY, this episode features guest appearances from musician Mal Blum, senior Autostraddle editor Heather Hogan, and our beloved Kate Leth! We talk about zombie cats, zombie humans, and of course... Joyce and Pat. This week we're discussing s3e2: Dead Man's Party.
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcast and click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast! And while you're at it, find our guests on twitter too: @malblum, @theheatherhogan, and @kateleth!
Thanks to this episode's sponsors!
MERCH REMAINS IN STOCK, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click on SHOP to check out our little cabinet of WONDERS. If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com).
LIVE FROM FLAMECON in Brooklyn NY, this episode features guest appearances from musician Mal Blum, senior Autostraddle editor Heather Hogan, and our beloved Kate Leth! We talk about zombie cats, zombie humans, and of course... Joyce and Pat. This week we're discussing s3e2: Dead Man's Party.
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcastand click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast! And while you're at it, find our guests on twitter too: @malblum, @theheatherhogan, and @kateleth!
Thanks to this episode's sponsors!
MERCH REMAINS IN STOCK, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little cabinet of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Lfj9IhtB0w8HaC7MQJ5Xx92cwYitt423ooYMXUKjlRgWed, 13 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:00:253.01: Anne
HOLY HELLMOUTH WE ARE BACK!! We're kicking off Season 3 with a supersize episode, complete with a Buffy FashionWatch fix from Kate Leth and an interview with the *delightful* Julia Lee Stander, who plays Lily/Anne in this ep and was going by Chanterelle all the way back in 2.07: Lie to Me. This week we're SO THRILLED to be discussing s3e1: Anne.
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcastand click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy Fashion-Watch correspondent Kate Leth better at kateleth.com, or give her a shout on twitter (@kateleth).
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
Thanks to this episode's sponsors!
-Lola: For 60% off your first order, visit mylola.com and enter BUFFY when you subscribe.
-Casper: Get $50 toward any mattress purchase when you visit casper.com/BUFFY and use offer code BUFFY.
-RXBAR: For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/BUFFY and enter promo code BUFFY at checkout.
Try Stitcher Premium for an ad-free experience, and to access oodles of exclusive content from a variety of podcasts & creators. Stitcher Premium is offering our listeners a free month-long trial, and $5 off the first year of an annual plan - just visit stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code buffy.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
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3.01: AnnefullHOLY HELLMOUTH WE ARE BACK!! We're kicking off Season 3 with a supersize episode, complete with a Buffy FashionWatch fix from Kate Leth and an interview with the *delightful* Julia Lee Stander, who plays Lily/Anne in this ep and was going by Chanterelle all the way back in 2.07: Lie to Me. This week we're SO THRILLED to be discussing s3e1: Anne.
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcast and click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy Fashion-Watch correspondent Kate Leth better at kateleth.com, or give her a shout on twitter (@kateleth).
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
Thanks to this episode's sponsors!
-Lola: For 60% off your first order, visit mylola.com and enter BUFFY when you subscribe.
-Casper: Get $50 toward any mattress purchase when you visit casper.com/BUFFY and use offer code BUFFY.
-RXBAR: For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/BUFFY and enter promo code BUFFY at checkout.
Try Stitcher Premium for an ad-free experience, and to access oodles of exclusive content from a variety of podcasts & creators. Stitcher Premium is offering our listeners a free month-long trial, and $5 off the first year of an annual plan - just visit stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code buffy.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS. If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
HOLY HELLMOUTH WE ARE BACK!! We're kicking off Season 3 with a supersize episode, complete with a Buffy FashionWatch fix from Kate Leth and an interview with the *delightful* Julia Lee Stander, who plays Lily/Anne in this ep and was going by Chanterelle all the way back in 2.07: Lie to Me. This week we're SO THRILLED to be discussing s3e1: Anne.
**PLEASE NOTE** our new "The Patriarchy" jingle is available as a free download TO ALL! Just visit patreon.com/bufferingcastand click on the "jingles" tag on the left to find it fast!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy Fashion-Watch correspondent Kate Leth better at kateleth.com, or give her a shout on twitter (@kateleth).
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bufferingcast!
Thanks to this episode's sponsors!
-Lola: For 60% off your first order, visit mylola.com and enter BUFFY when you subscribe.
-Casper: Get $50 toward any mattress purchase when you visit casper.com/BUFFY and use offer code BUFFY.
-RXBAR: For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/BUFFY and enter promo code BUFFY at checkout.
Try Stitcher Premium for an ad-free experience, and to access oodles of exclusive content from a variety of podcasts & creators. Stitcher Premium is offering our listeners a free month-long trial, and $5 off the first year of an annual plan - just visit stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code buffy.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8X9cvcutKUurW_1rUOFLLNbjYaXXEwigRR07A-JcmZoWed, 06 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:41:370.09: Season 2 Wrap-Up
Today we stand on a mountaintop, shading our eyes from the glare of the sun, looking back on all that we have endured together over these last 22 episodes. The second chapter of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has some high highs and some LOW lows, and we're discussing our favorite moments as well as some truly painful ones. You'll also hear from Gaby Dunn, Joanna Robinson, Brittani Nichols, and of COURSE Kate Leth! This is our Season 2 Wrap Up!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy Fashion-Watch correspondent Kate Leth better at kateleth.com, or give her a shout on twitter (@kateleth).
Twitter it up with our special guests Gaby Dunn (@gabydunn), Brittani Nichols (@bishilarious), and Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis).
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
Thanks to this episode's sponsors!
-RXBAR: For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/BUFFY and enter promo code BUFFY at checkout.
-ModCloth: Shop on ModCloth.com and enter promo code "BUFFY" at checkout to get 30% off your order of $100 or more.
-And remember to check out the new LeVar Burton Reads podcast!
Try Stitcher Premium for an ad-free experience, and to access oodles of exclusive content from a variety of podcasts & creators. Stitcher Premium is offering our listeners a free month-long trial, and $5 off the first year of an annual plan - just visit stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code buffy.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
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0.09: Season 2 Wrap-UpfullToday we stand on a mountaintop, shading our eyes from the glare of the sun, looking back on all that we have endured together over these last 22 episodes. The second chapter of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has some high highs and some LOW lows, and we're discussing our favorite moments as well as some truly painful ones. You'll also hear from Gaby Dunn, Joanna Robinson, Brittani Nichols, and of COURSE Kate Leth! This is our Season 2 Wrap Up!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy Fashion-Watch correspondent Kate Leth better at kateleth.com, or give her a shout on twitter (@kateleth).
Twitter it up with our special guests Gaby Dunn (@gabydunn), Brittani Nichols (@bishilarious), and Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis).
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
Thanks to this episode's sponsors!
-RXBAR: For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/BUFFY and enter promo code BUFFY at checkout.
-Book of the Month: Go to bookofthemonth.com/BUFFERING and get your first book for $10.
-ModCloth: Shop on ModCloth.com and enter promo code "BUFFY" at checkout to get 30% off your order of $100 or more.
-And remember to check out the new LeVar Burton Reads podcast!
Try Stitcher Premium for an ad-free experience, and to access oodles of exclusive content from a variety of podcasts & creators. Stitcher Premium is offering our listeners a free month-long trial, and $5 off the first year of an annual plan - just visit stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code buffy.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS. If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
Today we stand on a mountaintop, shading our eyes from the glare of the sun, looking back on all that we have endured together over these last 22 episodes. The second chapter of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has some high highs and some LOW lows, and we're discussing our favorite moments as well as some truly painful ones. You'll also hear from Gaby Dunn, Joanna Robinson, Brittani Nichols, and of COURSE Kate Leth! This is our Season 2 Wrap Up!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy Fashion-Watch correspondent Kate Leth better at kateleth.com, or give her a shout on twitter (@kateleth).
Twitter it up with our special guests Gaby Dunn (@gabydunn), Brittani Nichols (@bishilarious), and Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis).
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
Thanks to this episode's sponsors!
-RXBAR: For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/BUFFY and enter promo code BUFFY at checkout.
-ModCloth: Shop on ModCloth.com and enter promo code "BUFFY" at checkout to get 30% off your order of $100 or more.
-And remember to check out the new LeVar Burton Reads podcast!
Try Stitcher Premium for an ad-free experience, and to access oodles of exclusive content from a variety of podcasts & creators. Stitcher Premium is offering our listeners a free month-long trial, and $5 off the first year of an annual plan - just visit stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code buffy.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/PYj7Y8uZTyGJCysVSazJU8YGx_jxZf0iHS5ho9-XAQ4Wed, 19 Jul 2017 08:29:18 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:14:160.08: Wonder Woman!
THE AMAZONS ARE TRAINING ON THE ISLAND!!!! On this very special episode of Buffering the Vampire Slayer, Jenny, Kristin, and Wonder Woman aficionado Heather Hogan dig into Diana, Themyscira, and the shockingly deep feminist roots of this DC character. This week we're discussing Wonder Woman!
Read Heather's work on autostraddle.com and follow her on twitter @theheatherhogan!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
This episode was sponsored by:
Reality Bytes: Check out this fantastic new podcast about love, dating, and connection in the digital age. Your faves Jenny and Kristin were featured on a recent episode!
ModCloth: Shop at modcloth.com and use promo code "BUFFY" for 30% off your order of $100 or more.
Care/Of: Visit TakeCareOf.com, and use offer code BUFFERING for 50% off your first order.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
+ The Secret History of Wonder Woman, by Jill Lepore
Wonder Woman's best Greek Mythology arcs:
+Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus/The Wonder Woman Chronicles
+ Wonder Woman Vol. 2, #1-24 (1987)
+ Wonder Woman: Eyes of the Gorgon (1987)
+ Wonder Woman: Earth One (1996)
+ Wonder Woman: Year One (1997)
Wonder Woman comics that focus on mythology and run into Batwoman:
+ Wonder Woman: Blood collects issues 1-6 of Wonder Woman's run in the New 52 (2012)
+ Wonder Woman: Guts collects issues 7-12 (2013)
Pair with:
+ Batwoman: Elegy (collects Wonder Woman's Detective Comics run, first run after comes out at as a lesbian)
+ Batwoman: Hydrology (collects Batwoman 1-6, first issues of her solo comic)
+ Batwoman: To Drown the World (collects Batwoman 7-12)
+ Batwoman World's Finest (collects 13-17, the Wonder Woman tag-team, and WW's engagement to her girlfriend)
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0.08: Wonder Woman!fullTHE AMAZONS ARE TRAINING ON THE ISLAND!!!! On this very special episode of Buffering the Vampire Slayer, Jenny, Kristin, and Wonder Woman aficionado Heather Hogan dig into Diana, Themyscira, and the shockingly deep feminist roots of this DC character. This week we're discussing Wonder Woman!
Read Heather's work on autostraddle.com and follow her on twitter @theheatherhogan!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
This episode was sponsored by:
Reality Bytes: Check out this fantastic new podcast about love, dating, and connection in the digital age. Your faves Jenny and Kristin were featured on a recent episode!
ModCloth: Shop at modcloth.com and use promo code "BUFFY" for 30% off your order of $100 or more.
Care/Of: Visit TakeCareOf.com, and use offer code BUFFERING for 50% off your first order.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS. If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
HEATHER HOGAN'S SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL WONDER WOMAN READING:
Wonder Woman history books:
+ Wonder Women: Unbound, by Tim Hanley
+ The Secret History of Wonder Woman, by Jill Lepore
Wonder Woman's best Greek Mythology arcs:
+ Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus/The Wonder Woman Chronicles
+ Wonder Woman Vol. 2, #1-24 (1987)
+ Wonder Woman: Eyes of the Gorgon (1987)
+ Wonder Woman: Earth One (1996)
+ Wonder Woman: Year One (1997)
Wonder Woman comics that focus on mythology and run into Batwoman:
+ Wonder Woman: Blood collects issues 1-6 of Wonder Woman's run in the New 52 (2012)
+ Wonder Woman: Guts collects issues 7-12 (2013)
Pair with:
+ Batwoman: Elegy (collects Wonder Woman's Detective Comics run, first run after comes out at as a lesbian)
+ Batwoman: Hydrology (collects Batwoman 1-6, first issues of her solo comic)
+ Batwoman: To Drown the World (collects Batwoman 7-12)
+ Batwoman World's Finest (collects 13-17, the Wonder Woman tag-team, and WW's engagement to her girlfriend)
THE AMAZONS ARE TRAINING ON THE ISLAND!!!! On this very special episode of Buffering the Vampire Slayer, Jenny, Kristin, and Wonder Woman aficionado Heather Hogan dig into Diana, Themyscira, and the shockingly deep feminist roots of this DC character. This week we're discussing Wonder Woman!
Read Heather's work on autostraddle.com and follow her on twitter @theheatherhogan!
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
This episode was sponsored by:
Reality Bytes: Check out this fantastic new podcast about love, dating, and connection in the digital age. Your faves Jenny and Kristin were featured on a recent episode!
ModCloth: Shop at modcloth.com and use promo code "BUFFY" for 30% off your order of $100 or more.
Care/Of: Visit TakeCareOf.com, and use offer code BUFFERING for 50% off your first order.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
+ The Secret History of Wonder Woman, by Jill Lepore
Wonder Woman's best Greek Mythology arcs:
+Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus/The Wonder Woman Chronicles
+ Wonder Woman Vol. 2, #1-24 (1987)
+ Wonder Woman: Eyes of the Gorgon (1987)
+ Wonder Woman: Earth One (1996)
+ Wonder Woman: Year One (1997)
Wonder Woman comics that focus on mythology and run into Batwoman:
+ Wonder Woman: Blood collects issues 1-6 of Wonder Woman's run in the New 52 (2012)
+ Wonder Woman: Guts collects issues 7-12 (2013)
Pair with:
+ Batwoman: Elegy (collects Wonder Woman's Detective Comics run, first run after comes out at as a lesbian)
+ Batwoman: Hydrology (collects Batwoman 1-6, first issues of her solo comic)
+ Batwoman: To Drown the World (collects Batwoman 7-12)
+ Batwoman World's Finest (collects 13-17, the Wonder Woman tag-team, and WW's engagement to her girlfriend)
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/r3UiVrOnHZ81ETRpHVUonUBDjhHMGRH95s_8DP6J_2MWed, 12 Jul 2017 08:28:40 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:07:102.22: Becoming (Part 2)
Buckle up for a heavy one, friends, because it's a very emotional day in Sunnydale. Angel wants to destroy the world, and Buffy wants to stop him. This episode is SUCH a doozy that Kate Leth decided to forgo fashion talk and record a Buffy FEELINGS-Watch! This week we're discussing s2e22: Becoming (Part 2).
This episode is brought to you by Book of the Month. Get your first book for $10 at bookofthemonth.com/BUFFERING.
This episode is also sponsored by Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com now and get a personalized vitamin recommendation, then use code BUFFERING to get 50% off your first order.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy FEELINGS-Watch correspondent Kate Leth better at kateleth.com, or give her a shout on twitter (@kateleth).
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
Try Stitcher Premium for an ad-free experience, and to access oodles of exclusive content from a variety of podcasts & creators. Stitcher Premium is offering our listeners a free month-long trial, and $5 off the first year of an annual plan - just visit stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code buffy.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
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2.22: Becoming (Part 2) fullBuckle up for a heavy one, friends, because it's a very emotional day in Sunnydale. Angel wants to destroy the world, and Buffy wants to stop him. This episode is SUCH a doozy that Kate Leth decided to forgo fashion talk and record a Buffy FEELINGS-Watch! This week we're discussing s2e22: Becoming (Part 2).
This episode is brought to you by Book of the Month. Get your first book for $10 at bookofthemonth.com/BUFFERING.
This episode is also sponsored by Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com now and get a personalized vitamin recommendation, then use code BUFFERING to get 50% off your first order.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy FEELINGS-Watch correspondent Kate Leth better at kateleth.com, or give her a shout on twitter (@kateleth).
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
Try Stitcher Premium for an ad-free experience, and to access oodles of exclusive content from a variety of podcasts & creators. Stitcher Premium is offering our listeners a free month-long trial, and $5 off the first year of an annual plan - just visit stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code buffy.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS. If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
Buckle up for a heavy one, friends, because it's a very emotional day in Sunnydale. Angel wants to destroy the world, and Buffy wants to stop him. This episode is SUCH a doozy that Kate Leth decided to forgo fashion talk and record a Buffy FEELINGS-Watch! This week we're discussing s2e22: Becoming (Part 2).
This episode is brought to you by Book of the Month. Get your first book for $10 at bookofthemonth.com/BUFFERING.
This episode is also sponsored by Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com now and get a personalized vitamin recommendation, then use code BUFFERING to get 50% off your first order.
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Get to know Buffy FEELINGS-Watch correspondent Kate Leth better at kateleth.com, or give her a shout on twitter (@kateleth).
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
Try Stitcher Premium for an ad-free experience, and to access oodles of exclusive content from a variety of podcasts & creators. Stitcher Premium is offering our listeners a free month-long trial, and $5 off the first year of an annual plan - just visit stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code buffy.
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/7bCL05E4RtRy-d8CcMuHW3s0yuN4frof2xbkN6K4jcYWed, 05 Jul 2017 07:00:00 -0000yesBuffy,whedon,angel,slayer,spike,joss,vampire01:20:262.21: Becoming (Part 1)
WOW Buffy and Willow find a very important floppy disk, an old friend comes to visit from far away, and Angelus decides he wants to bring forth the demon Acathla and destroy the world. HOLY HECK the Scoobies are in some serious peril! This week we're discussing s2e21: Becoming (Part 1).
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
Today's episode is brought to you by Bold Food. Learn more about the incredible, curated food adventures that Bold Food organizes over at boldfoodco.com!
If you loved Becoming (Part 1) and just must must must listen to our finale episode for (Becoming Part 2) RIGHT NOW... we totally feel you. Stitcher Premium members are able to listen to s2e22: Becoming (Part Two) right this very moment! Head on over to stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code BUFFY for a free first month!
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
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2.21: Becoming (Part 1)fullWOW Buffy and Willow find a very important floppy disk, an old friend comes to visit from far away, and Angelus decides he wants to bring forth the demon Acathla and destroy the world. HOLY HECK the Scoobies are in some serious peril! This week we're discussing s2e21: Becoming (Part 1).
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
Today's episode is brought to you by Bold Food. Learn more about the incredible, curated food adventures that Bold Food organizes over at boldfoodco.com!
If you loved Becoming (Part 1) and just must must must listen to our finale episode for (Becoming Part 2) RIGHT NOW... we totally feel you. Stitcher Premium members are able to listen to s2e22: Becoming (Part Two) right this very moment! Head on over to stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code BUFFY for a free first month!
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.com and click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS. If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
You can now support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/bufferingcast.
Logo: Kristine Thune (kristinethune.com)
WOW Buffy and Willow find a very important floppy disk, an old friend comes to visit from far away, and Angelus decides he wants to bring forth the demon Acathla and destroy the world. HOLY HECK the Scoobies are in some serious peril! This week we're discussing s2e21: Becoming (Part 1).
Jenny Owen Youngs is @jennyowenyoungs on twitter, and you can check out some of her non-Buffy songs at jennyowenyoungs.com/buffering.
Kristin Russo is @kristinnoeline on twitter. Learn more about the resources she creates for LGBTQ individuals and their families at everyoneisgay.com and mykidisgay.com.
Follow Buffering the Vampire Slayer on twitter (@bufferingcast) and on facebook (facebook.com/bufferingcast)!
Today's episode is brought to you by Bold Food. Learn more about the incredible, curated food adventures that Bold Food organizes over at boldfoodco.com!
If you loved Becoming (Part 1) and just must must must listen to our finale episode for (Becoming Part 2) RIGHT NOW... we totally feel you. Stitcher Premium members are able to listen to s2e22: Becoming (Part Two) right this very moment! Head on over to stitcherpremium.com/buffy and use promo code BUFFY for a free first month!
We've got NEW MERCH, including a wolf-y AWOO shirt designed by Isabella Rotman, an ADORABLE "even a werewolf is better than misogyny" tee designed by Cameron Glavin, and the JUST KEEP FIGHTING tee in a new color! We've also got CDs ready to order - limited quantities of both SONGS FROM SEASON TWO and SONGS FROM SEASON ONE. Visit bufferingthevampireslayer.comand click on SHOP to check out our little shop of WONDERS.If you prefer your music in non-corporeal form, Buffering the Vampire Slayer: Songs From Season One is available now on iTunes, or wherever you get your digital music.
Thanks to Abstract for sponsoring today's episode!
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Salespeople have Salesforce, Developers have Github, Marketers have Marketo and now designers have Abstract.
You can try Abstract free for one month! Just visit www.goabstract.com for more information.
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Wed, 23 May 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:12:12Today we caught up with Priyanka Kodikal, a product designer currently working at WhatsApp. In this episode we dig into Priyanka's work at WhatsApp and what it's like shipping to more than a billion people around the world. We also learn about Priyanka's journey from India to WhatsApp, and the winding path it took to land at her dream job.
Today we caught up with Priyanka Kodikal, a product designer currently working at WhatsApp. In this episode we dig into Priyanka's work at WhatsApp and what it's like shipping to more than a billion people around the world. We also learn about Priyanka's technology, web, designnofull250248: OshKoshFigJosh (feat. Josh Dunsterville)ee0887e3-d76e-4d7c-9541-dc0683951d66
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Today we caught up with Josh Dunsterville, a designer and community manager currently building the community at Figma. In this episode we dig into Josh's work at Figma, diving deep into what it really means to grow a healthy online community. We also caught up with Josh about his journey into design, coming from a small town in Nevada to working remote for a technology company.
Today we caught up with Josh Dunsterville, a designer and community manager currently building the community at Figma. In this episode we dig into Josh's work at Figma, diving deep into what it really means to grow a healthy online community. We also caught up with Josh about his journey into design, coming from a small town in Nevada to working remote for a technology company.
Thanks to Swipies & Abstract for sponsoring today's episode!
✨Abstract, is a secure version-controlled hub for your design files.
Salespeople have Salesforce, Developers have Github, Marketers have Marketo and now designers have Abstract.
You can try Abstract free for one month! Just visit www.goabstract.com for more information.
📝Swipies are a reusable, durable, synthetic paper made for creative, productive people.
They're designed to be used with wet-erase pens, allowing your work to stay put until rinsed with water. They're the perfect companion in the home and in the office.
We use them here at Spec and now listeners will receive 10% off the entire store with promo code SPECFM
If you'd like to talk about today's episode, ask us or today's guest a question or just say, "hello", We've got a place for that in our Spectrum.chat community channel
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Wed, 16 May 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:23:47Today we caught up with Josh Dunsterville, a designer and community manager currently building the community at Figma. In this episode we dig into Josh's work at Figma, diving deep into what it really means to grow a healthy online community. We also caught up with Josh about his journey into design, coming from a small town in Nevada to working remote for a technology company.
Today we caught up with Josh Dunsterville, a designer and community manager currently building the community at Figma. In this episode we dig into Josh's work at Figma, diving deep into what it really means to grow a healthy online community. We also caugtechnology, web, design, figmanofull249247: Give A Goat A Gobstopper (feat. Kyle Turman)5adf05a1-4bef-4e55-a4a3-0b9fb13e26a0
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Today we caught up with Kyle Turman, a product designer on the design systems team at Etsy. In this episode we dig into Kyle's work at Etsy on building seller-facing design systems, working remotely, the value of craft, and Bryn and Brian get a free therapy session.
Today we caught up with Kyle Turman, a product designer on the design systems team at Etsy. In this episode we dig into Kyle's work at Etsy on building seller-facing design systems, working remotely, the value of craft, and Bryn and Brian get a free therapy session.
Thanks to Swipies & Abstract for sponsoring today's episode!
✨Abstract, is a secure version-controlled hub for your design files.
Salespeople have Salesforce, Developers have Github, Marketers have Marketo and now designers have Abstract.
You can try Abstract free for one month! Just visit www.goabstract.com for more information.
📝Swipies are a reusable, durable, synthetic paper made for creative, productive people.
They're designed to be used with wet-erase pens, allowing your work to stay put until rinsed with water. They're the perfect companion in the home and in the office.
We use them here at Spec and now listeners will receive 10% off the entire store with promo code SPECFM
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Wed, 09 May 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:46:23Today we caught up with Kyle Turman, a product designer on the design systems team at Etsy. In this episode we dig into Kyle's work at Etsy on building seller-facing design systems, working remotely, the value of craft, and Bryn and Brian get a free therapy session.
Today we caught up with Kyle Turman, a product designer on the design systems team at Etsy. In this episode we dig into Kyle's work at Etsy on building seller-facing design systems, working remotely, the value of craft, and Bryn and Brian get a free theratechnology, web, designnofull248246: Cats & Design Systems (feat. Diana Mounter & Brent Jackson)d87f6b1d-d6d0-40e7-b253-e665ae627fd5
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Today we dipped into a double-guest episode with our friends Diana Mounter and Brent Jackson! Diana and Brent are some of the best people working on design systems today, and in this episode we get to dig into the tools and workflows they've developed when working on systems, what they're excited about in design systems, and we even get technical to talk about the technologies that are change the way we build.
Today we dipped into a double-guest episode with our friends Diana Mounter and Brent Jackson! Diana and Brent are some of the best people working on design systems today, and in this episode we get to dig into the tools and workflows they've developed when working on systems, what they're excited about in design systems, and we even get technical to talk about the technologies that are change the way we build.
Thanks to Swipies & Abstract for sponsoring today's episode!
✨Abstract, is a secure version-controlled hub for your design files.
Salespeople have Salesforce, Developers have Github, Marketers have Marketo and now designers have Abstract.
You can try Abstract free for one month! Just visit www.goabstract.com for more information.
📝Swipies are a reusable, durable, synthetic paper made for creative, productive people.
They're designed to be used with wet-erase pens, allowing your work to stay put until rinsed with water. They're the perfect companion in the home and in the office.
We use them here at Spec and now listeners will receive 10% off the entire store with promo code SPECFM
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Wed, 02 May 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:44:55Today we dipped into a double-guest episode with our friends Diana Mounter and Brent Jackson! Diana and Brent are some of the best people working on design systems today, and in this episode we get to dig into the tools and workflows they've developed when working on systems, what they're excited about in design systems, and we even get technical to talk about the technologies that are change the way we build.
Today we dipped into a double-guest episode with our friends Diana Mounter and Brent Jackson! Diana and Brent are some of the best people working on design systems today, and in this episode we get to dig into the tools and workflows they've developed whetechnology, web, designnofull247245: Sandwich Principal (feat. Tom Moor)98b12666-8576-44fc-8353-558731a826d6
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Today we caught up with Tom Moor, a software engineer building Abstract. In this episode we dig into Tom's journey with startups, including his work at Buffer, Sqwiggle, Speak, Outline, and now Abstract. We also get to talk about Tom's current work at Abstract, evolving the design review, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Tom Moor, a software engineer building Abstract. In this episode we dig into Tom's journey with startups, including his work at Buffer, Sqwiggle, Speak, Outline, and now Abstract. We also get to talk about Tom's current work at Abstract, evolving the design review, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
Thanks to 📝 Swipies for sponsoring Today's Episode!
Swipies are a reusable, durable, synthetic paper made for creative, productive people. They're designed to be used with wet-erase pens, allowing your work to stay put until rinsed with water. They're the perfect companion in the home and in the office.
We use them here at Spec and now listeners will receive 10% off the entire store with promo code SPECFM
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Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:21:16Today we caught up with Tom Moor, a software engineer building Abstract. In this episode we dig into Tom's journey with startups, including his work at Buffer, Sqwiggle, Speak, Outline, and now Abstract. We also get to talk about Tom's current work at Abstract, evolving the design review, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Tom Moor, a software engineer building Abstract. In this episode we dig into Tom's journey with startups, including his work at Buffer, Sqwiggle, Speak, Outline, and now Abstract. We also get to talk about Tom's current work at Abstechnology, web, designnofull246244: Peter Piper Pizza Party (feat. Claudio Vallejo)ac81c9e1-9f0c-4074-a1e3-14a80d50eeea
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Today we caught up with Claudio Vallejo, a product designer currently working at Managed by Q in New York. In this episode we dig into Claudio's current work as a designer solving meat-space problems, his journey from Mexico to the United States, self discipline and burnout, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Claudio Vallejo, a product designer currently working at Managed by Q in New York. In this episode we dig into Claudio's current work as a designer solving meat-space problems, his journey from Mexico to the United States, self discipline and burnout, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 18 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:10Today we caught up with Claudio Vallejo, a product designer currently working at Managed by Q in New York. In this episode we dig into Claudio's current work as a designer solving meat-space problems, his journey from Mexico to the United States, self discipline and burnout, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Claudio Vallejo, a product designer currently working at Managed by Q in New York. In this episode we dig into Claudio's current work as a designer solving meat-space problems, his journey from Mexico to the United States, self distechnology, web, designnofull245243: Maximum Potassium (feat. Vlad Magdalin)02fa5036-ba5e-4897-8a60-6bf89568b184
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Today we caught up with Vlad Magdalin, co-founder and CEO of Webflow. In this episode we dig into Vlad's history, moving from Russia to the US, his journey to Webflow, the challenges of starting up, raising money, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Vlad Magdalin, co-founder and CEO of Webflow. In this episode we dig into Vlad's history, moving from Russia to the US, his journey to Webflow, the challenges of starting up, raising money, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 11 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec02:02:24Today we caught up with Vlad Magdalin, co-founder and CEO of Webflow. In this episode we dig into Vlad's history, moving from Russia to the US, his journey to Webflow, the challenges of starting up, raising money, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Vlad Magdalin, co-founder and CEO of Webflow. In this episode we dig into Vlad's history, moving from Russia to the US, his journey to Webflow, the challenges of starting up, raising money, and so much more.
nofull244242: Traitor Joe (feat. Victor Kernes)5fd708ec-423a-4f19-9616-4a3ab74c06d6
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Today we caught up with Victor Kernes, a designer working on reversing type 2 diabetes at Virta. In this episode we dig into transitioning from marketing to design, working in the healthcare industry, advice to young designers, the traitor named Joe, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Victor Kernes, a designer working on reversing type 2 diabetes at Virta. In this episode we dig into transitioning from marketing to design, working in the healthcare industry, advice to young designers, the traitor named Joe, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 04 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:51:12Today we caught up with Victor Kernes, a designer working on reversing type 2 diabetes at Virta. In this episode we dig into transitioning from marketing to design, working in the healthcare industry, advice to young designers, the traitor named Joe, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Victor Kernes, a designer working on reversing type 2 diabetes at Virta. In this episode we dig into transitioning from marketing to design, working in the healthcare industry, advice to young designers, the traitor named Joe, and nofull243241: Toast, The Bread (feat. Meg Robichaud)b69fce24-36c8-4c92-9f2e-28fb2281a482
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Today we caught up once again with our good friend Meg Robichaud. Meg draws things for money, and is currently doing so at Lyft. In this episode we dig into what she's been up to over the last two years, the journey to Lyft, freelance vs. in-house, moving to San Francisco, and so much more.
Today we caught up once again with our good friend Meg Robichaud. Meg draws things for money, and is currently doing so at Lyft. In this episode we dig into what she's been up to over the last two years, the journey to Lyft, freelance vs. in-house, moving to San Francisco, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 28 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:57:35Today we caught up once again with our good friend Meg Robichaud. Meg draws things for money, and is currently doing so at Lyft. In this episode we dig into what she's been up to over the last two years, the journey to Lyft, freelance vs. in-house, moving to San Francisco, and so much more.
Today we caught up once again with our good friend Meg Robichaud. Meg draws things for money, and is currently doing so at Lyft. In this episode we dig into what she's been up to over the last two years, the journey to Lyft, freelance vs. in-house, movingnofull242240: Proxima Nova Revolution (feat. Hardik Pandya)4ff3795f-7271-4bcb-a70f-5ce19189aa54
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Today we caught up with Hardik Pandya, a product designer at Google in India, currently working on GSuite and Google Photos. In this episode we dig into Hardik's background and discovery of design, working from startups to Google, the design scene and tech landscape in India, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Hardik Pandya, a product designer at Google in India, currently working on GSuite and Google Photos. In this episode we dig into Hardik's background and discovery of design, working from startups to Google, the design scene and tech landscape in India, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 21 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:43Today we caught up with Hardik Pandya, a product designer at Google in India, currently working on GSuite and Google Photos. In this episode we dig into Hardik's background and discovery of design, working from startups to Google, the design scene and tech landscape in India, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Hardik Pandya, a product designer at Google in India, currently working on GSuite and Google Photos. In this episode we dig into Hardik's background and discovery of design, working from startups to Google, the design scene and tecnofull241239: Data Ultra (feat. Lin Wang)753558f1-0af4-4f49-8b72-45059a28ff66
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Today we caught up with Lin Wang, a product designer working on the Core Passenger team at Lyft. In this episode we dig into Lin's background, her journey from China to SF, moving from graphic to product design, and how she eventually landed a job at Lyft.
Today we caught up with Lin Wang, a product designer working on the Core Passenger team at Lyft. In this episode we dig into Lin's background, her journey from China to SF, moving from graphic to product design, and how she eventually landed a job at Lyft.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 14 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:23Today we caught up with Lin Wang, a product designer working on the Core Passenger team at Lyft. In this episode we dig into Lin's background, her journey from China to SF, moving from graphic to product design, and how she eventually landed a job at Lyft.
Today we caught up with Lin Wang, a product designer working on the Core Passenger team at Lyft. In this episode we dig into Lin's background, her journey from China to SF, moving from graphic to product design, and how she eventually landed a job at Lyftnofull240238: Grocery Social (feat. Julie Delanoy)296dd012-3282-4063-8524-d277bdfe67de
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Today we caught up with Julie Delanoy, a product designer currently building things at Product Hunt. In this episode we dig into Julie's journey to Product Hunt, working remotely, designing for communities, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Julie Delanoy, a product designer currently building things at Product Hunt. In this episode we dig into Julie's journey to Product Hunt, working remotely, designing for communities, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:35Today we caught up with Julie Delanoy, a product designer currently building things at Product Hunt. In this episode we dig into Julie's journey to Product Hunt, working remotely, designing for communities, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Julie Delanoy, a product designer currently building things at Product Hunt. In this episode we dig into Julie's journey to Product Hunt, working remotely, designing for communities, and so much more.
nofull239237: Hoppy Borthdoy (feat. Hartley Miller)04299e25-0c85-40cf-9564-36abf919cc9d
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Today we caught up with Hartley Miller, a product designer at Pinterest. In this episode we dig into what Hartley's working on, the ups and downs of not having a plan, finding meaning in work, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Hartley Miller, a product designer at Pinterest. In this episode we dig into what Hartley's working on, the ups and downs of not having a plan, finding meaning in work, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:49:08Today we caught up with Hartley Miller, a product designer at Pinterest. In this episode we dig into what Hartley's working on, the ups and downs of not having a plan, finding meaning in work, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Hartley Miller, a product designer at Pinterest. In this episode we dig into what Hartley's working on, the ups and downs of not having a plan, finding meaning in work, and so much more.
nofull237236: TI-85 (feat. Charlie Cheever)7b2955cc-51a3-477d-82f5-485c73ede8b7
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Today we caught up with Charlie Cheever, the founder of Expo, an open source toolchain that helps people build native mobile apps (which we're using to build Spectrum!). In this episode we dig into the Charlie's path to working on Expo, including building calculator games, building Facebook Platform, co-founding Quora, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Charlie Cheever, the founder of Expo, an open source toolchain that helps people build native mobile apps (which we're using to build Spectrum!). In this episode we dig into the Charlie's path to working on Expo, including building calculator games, building Facebook Platform, co-founding Quora, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:19Today we caught up with Charlie Cheever, the founder of Expo, an open source toolchain that helps people build native mobile apps (which we're using to build Spectrum!). In this episode we dig into the Charlie's path to working on Expo, including building calculator games, building Facebook Platform, co-founding Quora, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Charlie Cheever, the founder of Expo, an open source toolchain that helps people build native mobile apps (which we're using to build Spectrum!). In this episode we dig into the Charlie's path to working on Expo, including buildingnofull236235: Incremental Correctness (feat. Guillermo Rauch)a13d044c-e55e-45bc-8815-a1555f5fb3c6
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Today we caught up with Guillermo Rauch, the founder of Zeit. We're huge fans of Guillermo's work, his contributions to the open source community, and the work that his team is doing at Zeit to make cloud computing more accessible. In this episode we dig into Guillermo's philosophies for building products, dive into the nitty gritty technical details of JavaScript and React, learn Guillermo's favorite mental models, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Guillermo Rauch, the founder of Zeit. We're huge fans of Guillermo's work, his contributions to the open source community, and the work that his team is doing at Zeit to make cloud computing more accessible. In this episode we dig into Guillermo's philosophies for building products, dive into the nitty gritty technical details of JavaScript and React, learn Guillermo's favorite mental models, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 14 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:40:25Today we caught up with Guillermo Rauch, the founder of Zeit. We're huge fans of Guillermo's work, his contributions to the open source community, and the work that his team is doing at Zeit to make cloud computing more accessible. In this episode we dig into Guillermo's philosophies for building products, dive into the nitty gritty technical details of JavaScript and React, learn Guillermo's favorite mental models, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Guillermo Rauch, the founder of Zeit. We're huge fans of Guillermo's work, his contributions to the open source community, and the work that his team is doing at Zeit to make cloud computing more accessible. In this episode we dig nofull238234: Maximum Effort (feat. PJ Buddhari)31b4a10f-8f93-4fbb-94d3-54025a645684
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To kick off 2018 we caught up with PJ Buddhari, a product designer currently working on the design systems team at Adobe. In this episode we dig into what it takes to put together a design system across such a huge lineup of products, moving to the US, PJ's path into design, and so much more.
To kick off 2018 we caught up with PJ Buddhari, a product designer currently working on the design systems team at Adobe. In this episode we dig into what it takes to put together a design system across such a huge lineup of products, moving to the US, PJ's path into design, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
Reaktor - Reaktor is a product design studio in NYC, designing and building for forward-thinking businesses and organizations. And they're hiring someone like you!
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Wed, 07 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:35To kick off 2018 we caught up with PJ Buddhari, a product designer currently working on the design systems team at Adobe. In this episode we dig into what it takes to put together a design system across such a huge lineup of products, moving to the US, PJ's path into design, and so much more.
To kick off 2018 we caught up with PJ Buddhari, a product designer currently working on the design systems team at Adobe. In this episode we dig into what it takes to put together a design system across such a huge lineup of products, moving to the US, PJnofull237233: Recapisode #4 (Looking Back at 2017)5be907a0-b9d1-40b6-bc03-02b092c15121
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Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
For people who are new to Design Details, we hope this is a nice sample of some of the topics and people we were able to meet in 2017. And for long-time listeners, we hope that like us, you'll enjoy this opportunity to recap everything we talked about last year.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
Reaktor - Reaktor is a product design studio in NYC, designing and building for forward-thinking businesses and organizations. And they're hiring someone like you!
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Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:42:17Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
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Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
For people who are new to Design Details, we hope this is a nice sample of some of the topics and people we were able to meet in 2017. And for long-time listeners, we hope that like us, you'll enjoy this opportunity to recap everything we talked about last year.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
Reaktor - Reaktor is a product design studio in NYC, designing and building for forward-thinking businesses and organizations. And they're hiring someone like you!
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Wed, 24 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:27:14Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
nofull235231: Recapisode #2 (Looking Back at 2017)87429047-b8ab-44bb-a8d6-0f6d35110c69
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Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
For people who are new to Design Details, we hope this is a nice sample of some of the topics and people we were able to meet in 2017. And for long-time listeners, we hope that like us, you'll enjoy this opportunity to recap everything we talked about last year.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
Reaktor - Reaktor is a product design studio in NYC, designing and building for forward-thinking businesses and organizations. And they're hiring someone like you!
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Wed, 17 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:20:39Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
nofull234230: Recapisode #1 (Looking Back At 2017)332b42fa-376c-44f5-927e-9a0c092fec9a
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Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
For people who are new to Design Details, we hope this is a nice sample of some of the topics and people we were able to meet in 2017. And for long-time listeners, we hope that like us, you'll enjoy this opportunity to recap everything we talked about last year.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:24:57Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
Every year at this time we take a break and reflect on all of the wonderful conversations we've had during the past year.
nofull233229: Graphic DeSpyner (feat. Christina Nguyen)8ab4404f-0fef-42d4-9677-c34874a3792b
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Today we caught up with Christina Nguyen, a designer in San Francisco currently working on Guilded. In this episode we get nostalgic about video games, talk about balancing hobbies and work when they overlap, going from dream job to startup, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Christina Nguyen, a designer in San Francisco currently working on Guilded. In this episode we get nostalgic about video games, talk about balancing hobbies and work when they overlap, going from dream job to startup, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:16:40Today we caught up with Christina Nguyen, a designer in San Francisco currently working on Guilded. In this episode we get nostalgic about video games, talk about balancing hobbies and work when they overlap, going from dream job to startup, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Christina Nguyen, a designer in San Francisco currently working on Guilded. In this episode we get nostalgic about video games, talk about balancing hobbies and work when they overlap, going from dream job to startup, and so much mnofull232228: Empathy & Impostors (feat. Coleen Baik)f1a975fa-4b80-438d-a640-4ac8432b726e
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Today we caught up with Coleen Baik, an independent designer and advisor en route to NYC via SF. In this episode we talk about Coleen's path into design, her work at Twitter, the responsibilities of designing at scale, expanding perspectives by traveling to North Korea, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Coleen Baik, an independent designer and advisor en route to NYC via SF. In this episode we talk about Coleen's path into design, her work at Twitter, the responsibilities of designing at scale, expanding perspectives by traveling to North Korea, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 27 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:02:04Today we caught up with Coleen Baik, an independent designer and advisor en route to NYC via SF. In this episode we talk about Coleen's path into design, her work at Twitter, the responsibilities of designing at scale, expanding perspectives by traveling to North Korea, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Coleen Baik, an independent designer and advisor en route to NYC via SF. In this episode we talk about Coleen's path into design, her work at Twitter, the responsibilities of designing at scale, expanding perspectives by traveling nofull231227: Hype Down (feat. Kathleen Warner)dafb892c-d807-4eac-b558-47b9c98c6132
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Today we caught up with Kathleen Warner, a product designer working at Facebook on the newsfeed team. In this episode we dig into Kathleen's path from music to product design, music production, getting to Facebook, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Kathleen Warner, a product designer working at Facebook on the newsfeed team. In this episode we dig into Kathleen's path from music to product design, music production, getting to Facebook, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:14:09Today we caught up with Kathleen Warner, a product designer working at Facebook on the newsfeed team. In this episode we dig into Kathleen's path from music to product design, music production, getting to Facebook, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Kathleen Warner, a product designer working at Facebook on the newsfeed team. In this episode we dig into Kathleen's path from music to product design, music production, getting to Facebook, and so much more.
nofull230226: Mood Lightning (feat. Rafael Conde)5ff21a8d-9a4a-4298-bba2-a35e54fe5fc8
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Today we caught up with Rafael Conde, a designer at Netlify and co-host of the Layout podcast. In this episode we talk about our own existential crises, the paths of ICs and managers, Rafa's story and journey to design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Rafael Conde, a designer at Netlify and co-host of the Layout podcast. In this episode we talk about our own existential crises, the paths of ICs and managers, Rafa's story and journey to design, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 13 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:12:34Today we caught up with Rafael Conde, a designer at Netlify and co-host of the Layout podcast. In this episode we talk about our own existential crises, the paths of ICs and managers, Rafa's story and journey to design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Rafael Conde, a designer at Netlify and co-host of the Layout podcast. In this episode we talk about our own existential crises, the paths of ICs and managers, Rafa's story and journey to design, and so much more.
nofull229225: D.D.P.D. (feat. Zach Johnston)349851c4-67ae-43bb-b8d5-eb3e4f316ab6
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Today we caught up with Zach Johnston, a designer currently working on the design system at Dropbox. In this episode we talk about design systems, the role of a design system team, Zach's journey to and within Dropbox, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Zach Johnston, a designer currently working on the design system at Dropbox. In this episode we talk about design systems, the role of a design system team, Zach's journey to and within Dropbox, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 06 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:14:07Today we caught up with Zach Johnston, a designer currently working on the design system at Dropbox. In this episode we talk about design systems, the role of a design system team, Zach's journey to and within Dropbox, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Zach Johnston, a designer currently working on the design system at Dropbox. In this episode we talk about design systems, the role of a design system team, Zach's journey to and within Dropbox, and so much more.
nofull228224: Maybe It's The Carrots? (feat. Courtland Allen)268f36d5-3a20-44fa-be5a-40353774c495
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Today we caught up with Courtland Allen, the creator of Indie Hackers. In this episode we dig into Courtland's background in engineering, design, and product building, how he ended up creating Indie Hackers, the journey to the Stripe acquisition, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Courtland Allen, the creator of Indie Hackers. In this episode we dig into Courtland's background in engineering, design, and product building, how he ended up creating Indie Hackers, the journey to the Stripe acquisition, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 29 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:19:48Today we caught up with Courtland Allen, the creator of Indie Hackers. In this episode we dig into Courtland's background in engineering, design, and product building, how he ended up creating Indie Hackers, the journey to the Stripe acquisition, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Courtland Allen, the creator of Indie Hackers. In this episode we dig into Courtland's background in engineering, design, and product building, how he ended up creating Indie Hackers, the journey to the Stripe acquisition, and so mnofull227223: Demystified Denim (feat. Jessica Karle)0be94b0d-6def-4437-aeff-e7f26cd86fc1
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/9501a1ed
Today we caught up with Jess Karle, the head of digital design at Everlane. In this episode we dig into Jess's work at the intersection of retail and e-commerce, hiring a design team, navigating startups to big-co, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Jess Karle, the head of digital design at Everlane. In this episode we dig into Jess's work at the intersection of retail and e-commerce, hiring a design team, navigating startups to big-co, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 15 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:13:36Today we caught up with Jess Karle, the head of digital design at Everlane. In this episode we dig into Jess's work at the intersection of retail and e-commerce, hiring a design team, navigating startups to big-co, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Jess Karle, the head of digital design at Everlane. In this episode we dig into Jess's work at the intersection of retail and e-commerce, hiring a design team, navigating startups to big-co, and so much more.
nofull226222: Almost as Good as Cheese (feat. Fiona Rolander)1c59897f-5b7b-405b-8358-5332965debdf
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/35a677e2
Today we caught up with Fiona Rolander, a designer currently doing work at Spotify. In this episode we dig into Fiona's journey to becoming a designer, the ups and downs of freelancing, nomading, cheese, and so much more!
Today we caught up with Fiona Rolander, a designer currently doing work at Spotify. In this episode we dig into Fiona's journey to becoming a designer, the ups and downs of freelancing, nomading, cheese, and so much more!
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 08 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:45Today we caught up with Fiona Rolander, a designer currently doing work at Spotify. In this episode we dig into Fiona's journey to becoming a designer, the ups and downs of freelancing, nomading, cheese, and so much more!
Today we caught up with Fiona Rolander, a designer currently doing work at Spotify. In this episode we dig into Fiona's journey to becoming a designer, the ups and downs of freelancing, nomading, cheese, and so much more!
nofull225221: Rate The Fire (feat. Chikezie Ejiasi)5ebcf70c-bbd5-4a75-b5f7-cf8be72388f8
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/390fcdc1
Today we caught up with Chikezie Ejiasi, a designer currently working on Daydream at Google. In this episode we dig into building for VR, moving from softwared to hardware to virtual reality, design tooling, career navigation, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Chikezie Ejiasi, a designer currently working on Daydream at Google. In this episode we dig into building for VR, moving from softwared to hardware to virtual reality, design tooling, career navigation, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
Webflow - Webflow has launched Interactions 2.0! Now with features like parallax scrolling, sequenced and scroll-based animations, it's never been easier to build a responsive website without touching a line of code.
Fuse - Build native apps on iOS and Android. Use the promo code 'dd' to save 70% off the professional plan!
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Wed, 01 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:12:03Today we caught up with Chikezie Ejiasi, a designer currently working on Daydream at Google. In this episode we dig into building for VR, moving from softwared to hardware to virtual reality, design tooling, career navigation, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Chikezie Ejiasi, a designer currently working on Daydream at Google. In this episode we dig into building for VR, moving from softwared to hardware to virtual reality, design tooling, career navigation, and so much more.
nofull224220: Turtle Tiles (feat. Melody Quintana)182cc6b1-4e48-4ec7-a2f3-7f3b82e7dcf9
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/cf0841f7
Today we caught up with Melody Quintana, a designer and writer currently working at Dropbox. In this episode we dive into Melody's work on Dropbox Home, moving from content strategy to design, finding the Goldilocks company size, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Melody Quintana, a designer and writer currently working at Dropbox. In this episode we dive into Melody's work on Dropbox Home, moving from content strategy to design, finding the Goldilocks company size, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
Webflow - Webflow has launched Interactions 2.0! Now with features like parallax scrolling, sequenced and scroll-based animations, it's never been easier to build a responsive website without touching a line of code.
Figma - Figma is hiring product designers, a community manager, and a content writer. Join this team and build the future of design tools!
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Wed, 25 Oct 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:04:28Today we caught up with Melody Quintana, a designer and writer currently working at Dropbox. In this episode we dive into Melody's work on Dropbox Home, moving from content strategy to design, finding the Goldilocks company size, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Melody Quintana, a designer and writer currently working at Dropbox. In this episode we dive into Melody's work on Dropbox Home, moving from content strategy to design, finding the Goldilocks company size, and so much more.
nofull223219: Artisanal Iceman (feat. Patrick Wong)a9dd432f-5a5e-49c5-9e6a-e81c48b49248
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/08875161
Today we caught up with Patrick Wong, a design manager currently working at Lyft. In this episode we dig into Patricks journey into design, transitioning into management, preserving culture as a design team scales, working with design systems, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Patrick Wong, a design manager currently working at Lyft. In this episode we dig into Patricks journey into design, transitioning into management, preserving culture as a design team scales, working with design systems, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
Webflow - Webflow is gearing up to launch Interactions 2.0 which adds features like parallax scrolling, sequenced and scroll-based animations, and much more.
Figma - Figma is hiring product designers, a community manager, and a content writer. Join this team and build the future of design tools!
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Wed, 18 Oct 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:02Today we caught up with Patrick Wong, a design manager currently working at Lyft. In this episode we dig into Patricks journey into design, transitioning into management, preserving culture as a design team scales, working with design systems, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Patrick Wong, a design manager currently working at Lyft. In this episode we dig into Patricks journey into design, transitioning into management, preserving culture as a design team scales, working with design systems, and so muchnofull222218: How Dutch Can I Go? (feat. Owen Williams)d436ccc2-9ad3-4628-8813-9e89d366efa0
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/eeb6c1a3
Today we caught up with Owen Williams, a writer, developer, marketer, and most recently, full-time freelancer. In this episode we dig into building side projects with profitability in mind, making the leap to freelancing, being a generalist, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Owen Williams, a writer, developer, marketer, and most recently, full-time freelancer. In this episode we dig into building side projects with profitability in mind, making the leap to freelancing, being a generalist, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 04 Oct 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:17:46Today we caught up with Owen Williams, a writer, developer, marketer, and most recently, full-time freelancer. In this episode we dig into building side projects with profitability in mind, making the leap to freelancing, being a generalist, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Owen Williams, a writer, developer, marketer, and most recently, full-time freelancer. In this episode we dig into building side projects with profitability in mind, making the leap to freelancing, being a generalist, and so much mnofull221217: Mystery Lifestyle (feat. Tyler Thompson)00aa9105-4329-4798-9693-bafdecb4ccee
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/6d49cf37
Today we caught up with Tyler Thompson, a designer and artist currently working at Stripe in San Francisco. In this episode we dig into Tyler's background as an artist, creative direction, job titles, escaping tech, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Tyler Thompson, a designer and artist currently working at Stripe in San Francisco. In this episode we dig into Tyler's background as an artist, creative direction, job titles, escaping tech, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 27 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:13:51Today we caught up with Tyler Thompson, a designer and artist currently working at Stripe in San Francisco. In this episode we dig into Tyler's background as an artist, creative direction, job titles, escaping tech, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Tyler Thompson, a designer and artist currently working at Stripe in San Francisco. In this episode we dig into Tyler's background as an artist, creative direction, job titles, escaping tech, and so much more.
nofull220216: Topo Geeko (feat. John Rodriguez)05a7f85d-6195-4719-8882-a5667188fee1
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/405a549d
Today we caught up with John Rodriguez, aka J-Ro, a brand and marketing strategist currently working at Stage Two. In this episode we dig into the world of building hardware, brand and product marketing, working with early stage startups, and so much more.
Today we caught up with John Rodriguez, aka J-Ro, a brand and marketing strategist currently working at Stage Two. In this episode we dig into the world of building hardware, brand and product marketing, working with early stage startups, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 20 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:13Today we caught up with John Rodriguez, aka J-Ro, a brand and marketing strategist currently working at Stage Two. In this episode we dig into the world of building hardware, brand and product marketing, working with early stage startups, and so much more.
Today we caught up with John Rodriguez, aka J-Ro, a brand and marketing strategist currently working at Stage Two. In this episode we dig into the world of building hardware, brand and product marketing, working with early stage startups, and so much morenofull219215: Shared Coolness Mood Board (feat. Salih Abdul-Karim)d9d112ca-0127-4190-ad89-1314f5707d58
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/31c920da
Today we caught up with Salih Abdul-Karim, an experience and motion designer at AirBnb and a member of the team that created Lottie, an open source tool to easily add animations to native apps. In this episode we dig into Salih's journey into motion design, moving from NYC to SF, freelancing versus big co work, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Salih Abdul-Karim, an experience and motion designer at AirBnb and a member of the team that created Lottie, an open source tool to easily add animations to native apps. In this episode we dig into Salih's journey into motion design, moving from NYC to SF, freelancing versus big co work, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 13 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:02:53Today we caught up with Salih Abdul-Karim, an experience and motion designer at AirBnb and a member of the team that created Lottie, an open source tool to easily add animations to native apps. In this episode we dig into Salih's journey into motion design, moving from NYC to SF, freelancing versus big co work, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Salih Abdul-Karim, an experience and motion designer at AirBnb and a member of the team that created Lottie, an open source tool to easily add animations to native apps. In this episode we dig into Salih's journey into motion designofull218214: Hot Weather Hugs (feat. Greyson MacAlpine)4745f10e-9eed-40ed-b6d8-ed2ef21c7add
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/e43b2f70
Today we caught up with Greyson MacAlpine, a freelance designer currently working on Wild & Grey, a new creative studio. In this episode we dig into growing up, changing career paths, Greyson's road to design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Greyson MacAlpine, a freelance designer currently working on Wild & Grey, a new creative studio. In this episode we dig into growing up, changing career paths, Greyson's road to design, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
Fuse is making app development faster, easier and more fun for both developers and designers, and it's completely FREE for individual users, but if you're a part of a company and want a plan they're giving Design Details listeners 50% off the retail price of Fuse Professional for 12 months after having been redeemed.
Check them out at Fusetools.com and if you want that discount just use "designdetails" at checkout.
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Wed, 06 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:58Today we caught up with Greyson MacAlpine, a freelance designer currently working on Wild & Grey, a new creative studio. In this episode we dig into growing up, changing career paths, Greyson's road to design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Greyson MacAlpine, a freelance designer currently working on Wild & Grey, a new creative studio. In this episode we dig into growing up, changing career paths, Greyson's road to design, and so much more.
nofull217213: 5,000 Horsepower (feat. Will Peng)3819a3b6-f1f8-4993-86c2-7e0e4e5115f8
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Today we caught up with Will Peng, a designer, investor, and co-founder of a new startup, Northstar. In this episode we talk about building a company, transitioning from design to VC, making the leap out of VC, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Will Peng, a designer, investor, and co-founder of a new startup, Northstar. In this episode we talk about building a company, transitioning from design to VC, making the leap out of VC, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 30 Aug 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:09Today we caught up with Will Peng, a designer, investor, and co-founder of a new startup, Northstar. In this episode we talk about building a company, transitioning from design to VC, making the leap out of VC, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Will Peng, a designer, investor, and co-founder of a new startup, Northstar. In this episode we talk about building a company, transitioning from design to VC, making the leap out of VC, and so much more.
nofull216212: Extreme Portfolio Makeover (feat. Conway Anderson)d09d382b-e97e-4fa5-9c6a-8b7cb7a1c603
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/3ddd1d51
Today we caught up with Conway Anderson, a designer and developer currently working on connecting designers and opportunities with a new, unreleased product. In this episode we dig into Conway's beginnings, finding design, hiring and getting hired, faking it, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Conway Anderson, a designer and developer currently working on connecting designers and opportunities with a new, unreleased product. In this episode we dig into Conway's beginnings, finding design, hiring and getting hired, faking it, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:17:34Today we caught up with Conway Anderson, a designer and developer currently working on connecting designers and opportunities with a new, unreleased product. In this episode we dig into Conway's beginnings, finding design, hiring and getting hired, faking it, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Conway Anderson, a designer and developer currently working on connecting designers and opportunities with a new, unreleased product. In this episode we dig into Conway's beginnings, finding design, hiring and getting hired, fakingnofull215211: Sunshine In A Bag (feat. Mercedes Bazan)f00c1e9a-5113-401e-9c74-cd60a4aa27c1
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/1776b01e
Today we caught up with Mercedes Bazan, a designer at Stripe by way of Argentina. In this episode we dig into Mechi's background, her journey into design, moving to the US, designing for print inside a high tech company, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Mercedes Bazan, a designer at Stripe by way of Argentina. In this episode we dig into Mechi's background, her journey into design, moving to the US, designing for print inside a high tech company, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 16 Aug 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:07Today we caught up with Mercedes Bazan, a designer at Stripe by way of Argentina. In this episode we dig into Mechi's background, her journey into design, moving to the US, designing for print inside a high tech company, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Mercedes Bazan, a designer at Stripe by way of Argentina. In this episode we dig into Mechi's background, her journey into design, moving to the US, designing for print inside a high tech company, and so much more.
nofull214210: Did I Write This? (feat. Jules Forrest)4a68519d-ebc5-4f13-bb75-2f5a6892e9e7
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/213
Today we caught up with Jules Forrest, a product designer making her way to Credit Karma by way of Sequoia, Medium, Optimizely, and more. In this episode we dig into Jules' background, building and launching side projects, discovering design systems, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Jules Forrest, a product designer making her way to Credit Karma by way of Sequoia, Medium, Optimizely, and more. In this episode we dig into Jules' background, building and launching side projects, discovering design systems, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 09 Aug 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:58Today we caught up with Jules Forrest, a product designer making her way to Credit Karma by way of Sequoia, Medium, Optimizely, and more. In this episode we dig into Jules' background, building and launching side projects, discovering design systems, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Jules Forrest, a product designer making her way to Credit Karma by way of Sequoia, Medium, Optimizely, and more. In this episode we dig into Jules' background, building and launching side projects, discovering design systems, and nofull213209: Charmander++ (feat. Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson)c76416c9-18fb-43c5-bbb2-8a4a3ce6eed9
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/212
This week we caught up with...us. Over the last two and a half years people have asked us questions about our own backgrounds, our journeys into design, starting side projects, building companies, how we manage working with each other so much, and more. So today we spent a while talking it through - we hope you enjoy listening!
This week we caught up with...us. Over the last two and a half years people have asked us questions about our own backgrounds, our journeys into design, starting side projects, building companies, how we manage working with each other so much, and more. So today we spent a while talking it through - we hope you enjoy listening!
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 02 Aug 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:38:28This week we caught up with...us. Over the last two and a half years people have asked us questions about our own backgrounds, our journeys into design, starting side projects, building companies, how we manage working with each other so much, and more. So today we spent a while talking it through - we hope you enjoy listening!
This week we caught up with...us. Over the last two and a half years people have asked us questions about our own backgrounds, our journeys into design, starting side projects, building companies, how we manage working with each other so much, and more. Snofull212208: Say More Things (feat. Josh Brewer)dac84af3-1163-4037-801c-9d37e77d4414
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/211
Today we caught up with Josh Brewer, the co-founder and CEO at Abstract, previously a principal designer at Twitter. In this episode we dig into the design tools ecosystem, how to launch a startup, social responsibility in product design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Josh Brewer, the co-founder and CEO at Abstract, previously a principal designer at Twitter. In this episode we dig into the design tools ecosystem, how to launch a startup, social responsibility in product design, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 26 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:06:31Today we caught up with Josh Brewer, the co-founder and CEO at Abstract, previously a principal designer at Twitter. In this episode we dig into the design tools ecosystem, how to launch a startup, social responsibility in product design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Josh Brewer, the co-founder and CEO at Abstract, previously a principal designer at Twitter. In this episode we dig into the design tools ecosystem, how to launch a startup, social responsibility in product design, and so much morenofull211207: Livin' The Target Life (feat. Alex Estrada)f8fac4f5-2a44-4cf2-a34e-5f1a42ef7b48
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/210
Today we caught up with Alex Estrada, a product designer living in Salt Lake City, currently working at Jane.com. In this episode we dig into Alex's background in design, navigating startup highs and lows, moving to new cities, building teams, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Alex Estrada, a product designer living in Salt Lake City, currently working at Jane.com. In this episode we dig into Alex's background in design, navigating startup highs and lows, moving to new cities, building teams, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 19 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:15:15Today we caught up with Alex Estrada, a product designer living in Salt Lake City, currently working at Jane.com. In this episode we dig into Alex's background in design, navigating startup highs and lows, moving to new cities, building teams, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Alex Estrada, a product designer living in Salt Lake City, currently working at Jane.com. In this episode we dig into Alex's background in design, navigating startup highs and lows, moving to new cities, building teams, and so muchnofull210206: Aspirational Open Mindedness (feat. Mills Baker)600c5245-6925-4618-888c-17cfcda8c48a
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/209
Today we caught up with Mills Baker, a Design Manager at Quora, and previously a Product Designer at Facebook. In this extra-long episode, we dug into Mills' background, life in New Orleans, social mechanics, epistemology, and much more.
Today we caught up with Mills Baker, a Design Manager at Quora, and previously a Product Designer at Facebook. In this extra-long episode, we dug into Mills' background, life in New Orleans, social mechanics, epistemology, and much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:46:28Today we caught up with Mills Baker, a Design Manager at Quora, and previously a Product Designer at Facebook. In this extra-long episode, we dug into Mills' background, life in New Orleans, social mechanics, epistemology, and much more.
Today we caught up with Mills Baker, a Design Manager at Quora, and previously a Product Designer at Facebook. In this extra-long episode, we dug into Mills' background, life in New Orleans, social mechanics, epistemology, and much more.
nofull209205: New York Calls (feat. Robyn Kanner)cba62e12-6880-4375-9d3f-076885035047
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/208
Today we caught up with Robyn Kanner, currently designing products at Etsy, co-founded MyTransHealth, and was previously an art director at Amazon (among other amazing roles). In this episode we dug into Robyn's background, her journey into the design field, escaping small towns, building MyTransHealth, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Robyn Kanner, currently designing products at Etsy, co-founded MyTransHealth, and was previously an art director at Amazon (among other amazing roles). In this episode we dug into Robyn's background, her journey into the design field, escaping small towns, building MyTransHealth, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 05 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:13:16Today we caught up with Robyn Kanner, currently designing products at Etsy, co-founded MyTransHealth, and was previously an art director at Amazon (among other amazing roles). In this episode we dug into Robyn's background, her journey into the design field, escaping small towns, building MyTransHealth, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Robyn Kanner, currently designing products at Etsy, co-founded MyTransHealth, and was previously an art director at Amazon (among other amazing roles). In this episode we dug into Robyn's background, her journey into the design fienofull208204: Happy Online Darkness (feat. Morgane Santos)66d86f7c-1e5e-457a-88f1-8190f1e6b75b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/207
Today we caught up with Morgane Santos, a designer, developer and artist currently designing experiences at thoughtbot. In this episode we dig into Morgane's background, building games, learning VR and 3D, transitioning from programming to design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Morgane Santos, a designer, developer and artist currently designing experiences at thoughtbot. In this episode we dig into Morgane's background, building games, learning VR and 3D, transitioning from programming to design, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 28 Jun 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:35Today we caught up with Morgane Santos, a designer, developer and artist currently designing experiences at thoughtbot. In this episode we dig into Morgane's background, building games, learning VR and 3D, transitioning from programming to design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Morgane Santos, a designer, developer and artist currently designing experiences at thoughtbot. In this episode we dig into Morgane's background, building games, learning VR and 3D, transitioning from programming to design, and so nofull207203: Pool Pod Improv (feat. Chantal Jandard)5d12b2e6-8f74-4ad7-941b-637c8072e27f
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/206
Today we caught up with Chantal Jandard, a designer currently building products at PlanGrid. In this episode we dig into Chantal's background, building a portfolio, learning how to interview, and...improv!
Today we caught up with Chantal Jandard, a designer currently building products at PlanGrid. In this episode we dig into Chantal's background, building a portfolio, learning how to interview, and...improv!
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 21 Jun 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:42Today we caught up with Chantal Jandard, a designer currently building products at PlanGrid. In this episode we dig into Chantal's background, building a portfolio, learning how to interview, and...improv!
Today we caught up with Chantal Jandard, a designer currently building products at PlanGrid. In this episode we dig into Chantal's background, building a portfolio, learning how to interview, and...improv!
nofull206202: Botpito (feat. Diogenes Brito)70e4d688-f779-4d0d-a4ef-c61ea63ffd6b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/205
Today we caught up with Diogenes Brito, a product designer at Slack who previously worked on LinkedIn and SquareSpace. In this episode we dig into Dio's background in design, navigating university, being a designer-y engineer, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Diogenes Brito, a product designer at Slack who previously worked on LinkedIn and SquareSpace. In this episode we dig into Dio's background in design, navigating university, being a designer-y engineer, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 14 Jun 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:28:53Today we caught up with Diogenes Brito, a product designer at Slack who previously worked on LinkedIn and SquareSpace. In this episode we dig into Dio's background in design, navigating university, being a designer-y engineer, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Diogenes Brito, a product designer at Slack who previously worked on LinkedIn and SquareSpace. In this episode we dig into Dio's background in design, navigating university, being a designer-y engineer, and so much more.
nofull205201: Thrown Under the Self Driving Bus (feat. Max Schoening)ac33a831-13b9-4056-9918-92d40d58cb86
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/204
Today we caught up with Max Schoening, a designer, developer and product manager currently working at Google. In this episode we dig into Max's background in the field, building and selling startups, going serverless, the challenges of PMing, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Max Schoening, a designer, developer and product manager currently working at Google. In this episode we dig into Max's background in the field, building and selling startups, going serverless, the challenges of PMing, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 07 Jun 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:35:08Today we caught up with Max Schoening, a designer, developer and product manager currently working at Google. In this episode we dig into Max's background in the field, building and selling startups, going serverless, the challenges of PMing, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Max Schoening, a designer, developer and product manager currently working at Google. In this episode we dig into Max's background in the field, building and selling startups, going serverless, the challenges of PMing, and so much nofull204200: Karate Chop Feels (feat. Josh Williams)83adeecc-3367-4ad5-bca0-09fdd315ee4f
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/203
We made it to episode 200! Today we caught up with Josh Williams, a designer currently doing independent work, who is best known for previously co-founding Gowalla and designing at Facebook. In this episode we dig into identity in the startup industry, building and selling a company, modern day inspiration, putting out fires, and so much more.
We made it to episode 200! Today we caught up with Josh Williams, a designer currently doing independent work, who is best known for previously co-founding Gowalla and designing at Facebook. In this episode we dig into identity in the startup industry, building and selling a company, modern day inspiration, putting out fires, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 31 May 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:30:24We made it to episode 200! Today we caught up with Josh Williams, a designer currently doing independent work, who is best known for previously co-founding Gowalla and designing at Facebook. In this episode we dig into identity in the startup industry, building and selling a company, modern day inspiration, putting out fires, and so much more.
We made it to episode 200! Today we caught up with Josh Williams, a designer currently doing independent work, who is best known for previously co-founding Gowalla and designing at Facebook. In this episode we dig into identity in the startup industry, bunofull203199: The Ballad of Computer Boy (feat. Judson Collier)3ccaf6cb-21ea-4839-941d-d961cae40861
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/202
Today we caught up with Judson Collier, a designer working at the brand design studio at Intercom. In this episode we dig into Judson's background, finding a team, being a freelancer, the merits of kale pizza, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Judson Collier, a designer working at the brand design studio at Intercom. In this episode we dig into Judson's background, finding a team, being a freelancer, the merits of kale pizza, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 24 May 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:15:15Today we caught up with Judson Collier, a designer working at the brand design studio at Intercom. In this episode we dig into Judson's background, finding a team, being a freelancer, the merits of kale pizza, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Judson Collier, a designer working at the brand design studio at Intercom. In this episode we dig into Judson's background, finding a team, being a freelancer, the merits of kale pizza, and so much more.
nofull202198: Berry Ink For Bears (feat. Janum Trivedi)2ae24643-52f1-495f-af97-0d3777d079f1
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/201
Today we caught up with Janum Trivedi, a designer and developer currently interning at Apple. In this show we dig deep on internships, side projects, the state of the web, dependency trees, Dungeons and Dragons, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Janum Trivedi, a designer and developer currently interning at Apple. In this show we dig deep on internships, side projects, the state of the web, dependency trees, Dungeons and Dragons, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 17 May 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:23:36Today we caught up with Janum Trivedi, a designer and developer currently interning at Apple. In this show we dig deep on internships, side projects, the state of the web, dependency trees, Dungeons and Dragons, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Janum Trivedi, a designer and developer currently interning at Apple. In this show we dig deep on internships, side projects, the state of the web, dependency trees, Dungeons and Dragons, and so much more.
nofull201197: Chillaphobia (feat. Rachel Been)a2a8a0e7-2b04-47d0-b922-0f30c309d638
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/200
Today we caught up with Rachel Been, a creative director at Google working on the Material Design team. In this episode we dig deep into building design systems, creative and art direction, international empathy, machine learning in design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Rachel Been, a creative director at Google working on the Material Design team. In this episode we dig deep into building design systems, creative and art direction, international empathy, machine learning in design, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 10 May 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:01Today we caught up with Rachel Been, a creative director at Google working on the Material Design team. In this episode we dig deep into building design systems, creative and art direction, international empathy, machine learning in design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Rachel Been, a creative director at Google working on the Material Design team. In this episode we dig deep into building design systems, creative and art direction, international empathy, machine learning in design, and so much monofull200196: What is Button? (feat. Rafael Conde & Kevin Clark)f2f0cd3b-409f-46a8-bd6d-ff94fb3c8d13
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/199
In today's episode we caught up with our fellow Spec podcasters and designers, Rafael Conde and Kevin Clark, to talk about podcasting, side projects, building design systems, design obsession, and so much more.
In today's episode we caught up with our fellow Spec podcasters and designers, Rafael Conde and Kevin Clark, to talk about podcasting, side projects, building design systems, design obsession, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 03 May 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:23:47In today's episode we caught up with our fellow Spec podcasters and designers, Rafael Conde and Kevin Clark, to talk about podcasting, side projects, building design systems, design obsession, and so much more.
In today's episode we caught up with our fellow Spec podcasters and designers, Rafael Conde and Kevin Clark, to talk about podcasting, side projects, building design systems, design obsession, and so much more.
nofull199195: Weird Old Grandma (feat. Helen Tran)5f1f8d47-a331-496d-819b-a5c8ba5e7c7a
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/198
Today we caught up with Helen Tran, a design lead at Shopify, writer, and explorer. In this episode we dig into Helen's background, finding motivation, design management, bodybuilding, being interesting, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Helen Tran, a design lead at Shopify, writer, and explorer. In this episode we dig into Helen's background, finding motivation, design management, bodybuilding, being interesting, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 26 Apr 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:17:44Today we caught up with Helen Tran, a design lead at Shopify, writer, and explorer. In this episode we dig into Helen's background, finding motivation, design management, bodybuilding, being interesting, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Helen Tran, a design lead at Shopify, writer, and explorer. In this episode we dig into Helen's background, finding motivation, design management, bodybuilding, being interesting, and so much more.
nofull198194: That's So Hot Topic (feat. Kevin Smith)0aaed780-0751-4b0e-8d4f-85b50f1c91fb
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/197
Today we caught up with Kevin Smith, co-founder and CTO at Abstract. In this episode we dig into Kevin's origins, the state of design tools and design workflows, focus and productivity, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Kevin Smith, co-founder and CTO at Abstract. In this episode we dig into Kevin's origins, the state of design tools and design workflows, focus and productivity, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
We're looking for sponsors! If you or your team are hiring, launching a new product, or just want to get your message out to designers around the world, reach out to us through our sponsors page
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Wed, 19 Apr 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:16Today we caught up with Kevin Smith, co-founder and CTO at Abstract. In this episode we dig into Kevin's origins, the state of design tools and design workflows, focus and productivity, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Kevin Smith, co-founder and CTO at Abstract. In this episode we dig into Kevin's origins, the state of design tools and design workflows, focus and productivity, and so much more.
nofull197193: Puppy Bears (feat. Laura Helen Winn)307c16e4-d989-40b6-b3ba-2396ee7ad836
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/196
Today we caught up with Laura Helen Winn, an independent designer and photographer in San Francisco. In this show we dig into Laura's background, planning life, self employment, overwork, happiness and listening, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Laura Helen Winn, an independent designer and photographer in San Francisco. In this show we dig into Laura's background, planning life, self employment, overwork, happiness and listening, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 12 Apr 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:17:42Today we caught up with Laura Helen Winn, an independent designer and photographer in San Francisco. In this show we dig into Laura's background, planning life, self employment, overwork, happiness and listening, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Laura Helen Winn, an independent designer and photographer in San Francisco. In this show we dig into Laura's background, planning life, self employment, overwork, happiness and listening, and so much more.
nofull196192: One Stuff At A Time (feat. Joel Califa)e434fc69-4260-40b6-a48d-4ef890023a18
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/195
Today we caught up with Joel Califa, a design manager at Digital Ocean. In this episode we discuss the state of design Twitter, design quality and process, managing up, hiring designers, rethinking empathy, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Joel Califa, a design manager at Digital Ocean. In this episode we discuss the state of design Twitter, design quality and process, managing up, hiring designers, rethinking empathy, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 05 Apr 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:28:49Today we caught up with Joel Califa, a design manager at Digital Ocean. In this episode we discuss the state of design Twitter, design quality and process, managing up, hiring designers, rethinking empathy, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Joel Califa, a design manager at Digital Ocean. In this episode we discuss the state of design Twitter, design quality and process, managing up, hiring designers, rethinking empathy, and so much more.
nofull195191: Triangle of Passions (feat. Will Newton)2025fdfd-7141-48aa-8fb8-59d1ff828559
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/194
Today we sat down with Will Newton, a product designer at Gusto who previously worked on Crossfader. In this episode we dig into Will's upcoming April Fools hijinks, his journey to San Francisco, finding balance in self-improvement, the triangle of passions, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Will Newton, a product designer at Gusto who previously worked on Crossfader. In this episode we dig into Will's upcoming April Fools hijinks, his journey to San Francisco, finding balance in self-improvement, the triangle of passions, and so much more.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for the community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, and anything else you might be interested in.
We're still in beta, so expect bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks, but in the meantime we'd love to hang out with you and chat!
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Wed, 29 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:19Today we sat down with Will Newton, a product designer at Gusto who previously worked on Crossfader. In this episode we dig into Will's upcoming April Fools hijinks, his journey to San Francisco, finding balance in self-improvement, the triangle of passions, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Will Newton, a product designer at Gusto who previously worked on Crossfader. In this episode we dig into Will's upcoming April Fools hijinks, his journey to San Francisco, finding balance in self-improvement, the triangle of passioyesfull194190: Brain Drain (feat. Christine Røde)895c095f-0a47-4f45-81b6-8952b65856ed
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/193
Today we caught up with Christine Røde, a brand and interaction designer working in Amsterdam who previously worked at Facebook on Workplace and search. In this episode we dig into Christine's background, her journey to San Francisco, navigating startup and big company life, and her advice to folks outside the Bay Area.
Today we caught up with Christine Røde, a brand and interaction designer working in Amsterdam who previously worked at Facebook on Workplace and search. In this episode we dig into Christine's background, her journey to San Francisco, navigating startup and big company life, and her advice to folks outside the Bay Area.
We've also got a big announcement: we're building a new thing for you! It's called Spectrum and it's a place for our community to hang out and share what's going on in design, development, podcasts, news, music, and more.
We're still in beta, so expect a few bugs and lots of improvements over the next few weeks! But in the meantime, we'd love to hang out with you and chat...in real time.
We're looking for sponsors! If you or your team are hiring, launching a new product, or just want to get your message out to designers around the world, reach out to us through our sponsors page
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Wed, 22 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:06Today we caught up with Christine Røde, a brand and interaction designer working in Amsterdam who previously worked at Facebook on Workplace and search. In this episode we dig into Christine's background, her journey to San Francisco, navigating startup and big company life, and her advice to folks outside the Bay Area.
Today we caught up with Christine Røde, a brand and interaction designer working in Amsterdam who previously worked at Facebook on Workplace and search. In this episode we dig into Christine's background, her journey to San Francisco, navigating startup anofull193189: Done Goofed (feat. Max Stoiber) b46a09b9-288c-4333-a2ec-4b65a7ea4a6f
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/192
Today we caught up with Max Stoiber, the creator of Styled Components and React Boilerplate (among many other projects), and a massive contributor overall to the world of open-source Javascript. We dig into Max's background, designing with code, building in the open, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Max Stoiber, the creator of Styled Components and React Boilerplate (among many other projects), and a massive contributor overall to the world of open-source Javascript. We dig into Max's background, designing with code, building in the open, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 7,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 15 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:42Today we caught up with Max Stoiber, the creator of Styled Components and React Boilerplate (among many other projects), and a massive contributor overall to the world of open-source Javascript. We dig into Max's background, designing with code, building in the open, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Max Stoiber, the creator of Styled Components and React Boilerplate (among many other projects), and a massive contributor overall to the world of open-source Javascript. We dig into Max's background, designing with code, building nofull192188: Doodle Television (feat. Kathy Zheng)2c8f4346-07b8-4449-a47f-a446c8b44f3e
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/191
Today we caught up with Kathy Zheng, a designer at GitHub, previously at Patreon. In this episode we dig into failure and taking chances, hiring early designers, learning how to communicate, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Kathy Zheng, a designer at GitHub, previously at Patreon. In this episode we dig into failure and taking chances, hiring early designers, learning how to communicate, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 7,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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We're looking for sponsors! If you or your team are hiring, launching a new product, or just want to get your message out to designers around the world, reach out to us through our sponsors page
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Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:16Today we caught up with Kathy Zheng, a designer at GitHub, previously at Patreon. In this episode we dig into failure and taking chances, hiring early designers, learning how to communicate, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Kathy Zheng, a designer at GitHub, previously at Patreon. In this episode we dig into failure and taking chances, hiring early designers, learning how to communicate, and so much more.
nofull191187: Performance Enhancing Calculators (feat. Ryhan Hassan)3962e398-4dda-4293-86db-53943547471c
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/190
Today we caught up with Ryhan Hassan, a designer at Dropbox who previously worked on Paper. We dig into Ryhan's background, his transition from development to design, building side projects, easter eggs, and more.
Today we caught up with Ryhan Hassan, a designer at Dropbox who previously worked on Paper. We dig into Ryhan's background, his transition from development to design, building side projects, easter eggs, and more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 7,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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We're looking for sponsors! If you or your team are hiring, launching a new product, or just want to get your message out to designers around the world, reach out to us through our sponsors page
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Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:54:20Today we caught up with Ryhan Hassan, a designer at Dropbox who previously worked on Paper. We dig into Ryhan's background, his transition from development to design, building side projects, easter eggs, and more.
Today we caught up with Ryhan Hassan, a designer at Dropbox who previously worked on Paper. We dig into Ryhan's background, his transition from development to design, building side projects, easter eggs, and more.
nofull190186: Bucket Heads (feat. Sarah Pease)467c4264-a7c3-4ff8-ab2b-1bff722f2b17
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/189
Today we caught up with Sarah Pease, a designer at Facebook, previously building Figma. In this episode we go deep on buckets and furniture design, designing for civic engagement, taking risks, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Sarah Pease, a designer at Facebook, previously building Figma. In this episode we go deep on buckets and furniture design, designing for civic engagement, taking risks, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 7,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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We're looking for sponsors! If you or your team are hiring, launching a new product, or just want to get your message out to designers around the world, reach out to us through our sponsors page
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Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:57:19Today we caught up with Sarah Pease, a designer at Facebook, previously building Figma. In this episode we go deep on buckets and furniture design, designing for civic engagement, taking risks, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Sarah Pease, a designer at Facebook, previously building Figma. In this episode we go deep on buckets and furniture design, designing for civic engagement, taking risks, and so much more.
yesfull189185: Orland & Portlando (feat. Matt Spiel) ffeb2c43-dfee-4fd3-b48a-abfeba43626e
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/188
Today we caught up with Matt Spiel, the Director of Design at Treehouse, visiting us by way of Missouri. We learn about his destiny in Arizona, design activism, remote work, company hierarchy, taking bets on people, managing designers, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Matt Spiel, the Director of Design at Treehouse, visiting us by way of Missouri. We learn about his destiny in Arizona, design activism, remote work, company hierarchy, taking bets on people, managing designers, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 7,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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We're looking for sponsors! If you or your team are hiring, launching a new product, or just want to get your message out to designers around the world, reach out to us through our sponsors page
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Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:13:58Today we caught up with Matt Spiel, the Director of Design at Treehouse, visiting us by way of Missouri. We learn about his destiny in Arizona, design activism, remote work, company hierarchy, taking bets on people, managing designers, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Matt Spiel, the Director of Design at Treehouse, visiting us by way of Missouri. We learn about his destiny in Arizona, design activism, remote work, company hierarchy, taking bets on people, managing designers, and so much more.
nofull188184: Three Scarves (feat. Meredith Schomburg)6f33d176-48df-4cf8-a1e0-f93f15a60b13
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/187
Today we caught up with Meredith Schomburg, a designer and illustrator at Airbnb. We dig into the impact of illustration, finding the right team at Airbnb, finding role models and fulfillment, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Meredith Schomburg, a designer and illustrator at Airbnb. We dig into the impact of illustration, finding the right team at Airbnb, finding role models and fulfillment, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 7,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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We're looking for sponsors! If you or your team are hiring, launching a new product, or just want to get your message out to designers around the world, reach out to us through our sponsors page
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Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:38Today we caught up with Meredith Schomburg, a designer and illustrator at Airbnb. We dig into the impact of illustration, finding the right team at Airbnb, finding role models and fulfillment, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Meredith Schomburg, a designer and illustrator at Airbnb. We dig into the impact of illustration, finding the right team at Airbnb, finding role models and fulfillment, and so much more.
yesfull187183: Vicious Soda Can (feat. Cat Noone)b67b9d24-fceb-40c1-bae2-6fb99d47bb25
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/186
Today we caught up with Cat Noone, a designer and founder currently working on a new startup, Iris. In this episode we learn how to do math on our fingers, discuss how to navigate a career and different types of companies, learn what it takes to bootstrap a startup, hear Cat's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Cat Noone, a designer and founder currently working on a new startup, Iris. In this episode we learn how to do math on our fingers, discuss how to navigate a career and different types of companies, learn what it takes to bootstrap a startup, hear Cat's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 7,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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We're looking for sponsors! If you or your team are hiring, launching a new product, or just want to get your message out to designers around the world, reach out to us through our sponsors page
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Wed, 01 Feb 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:32Today we caught up with Cat Noone, a designer and founder currently working on a new startup, Iris. In this episode we learn how to do math on our fingers, discuss how to navigate a career and different types of companies, learn what it takes to bootstrap a startup, hear Cat's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Cat Noone, a designer and founder currently working on a new startup, Iris. In this episode we learn how to do math on our fingers, discuss how to navigate a career and different types of companies, learn what it takes to bootstrapyesfull186182: Sugar Puppy (feat. Jenny Johannesson11e30569-8e6c-453c-84cb-9c864d63c78e
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/185
Today we caught up with Jenny Johannesson, a designer at Ueno, previously at Fantasy and DDB, who currently lives in San Francisco by way of Sweden. We dig into Jenny's background, design confidence, green cards and visas, that sweet agency life, advice for young designers, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Jenny Johannesson, a designer at Ueno, previously at Fantasy and DDB, who currently lives in San Francisco by way of Sweden. We dig into Jenny's background, design confidence, green cards and visas, that sweet agency life, advice for young designers, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 7,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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We're looking for sponsors! If you or your team are hiring, launching a new product, or just want to get your message out to designers around the world, reach out to us through our sponsors page
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Wed, 25 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:08:11Today we caught up with Jenny Johannesson, a designer at Ueno, previously at Fantasy and DDB, who currently lives in San Francisco by way of Sweden. We dig into Jenny's background, design confidence, green cards and visas, that sweet agency life, advice for young designers, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Jenny Johannesson, a designer at Ueno, previously at Fantasy and DDB, who currently lives in San Francisco by way of Sweden. We dig into Jenny's background, design confidence, green cards and visas, that sweet agency life, advice fnofull185181: 5,000 Tickets Gets The Gum (feat. Alex Cornell)5ff8db97-a5fd-47f3-8167-cbc2f3cd889d
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/184
Today we caught up with Alex Cornell, a product designer at Facebook, filmmaker, book writer, musician, photographer, and so much more. We dig deep into his thoughts on finding fulfillment, growing as a communicator, fame, the good ol' days of design communities, and more.
Today we caught up with Alex Cornell, a product designer at Facebook, filmmaker, book writer, musician, photographer, and so much more. We dig deep into his thoughts on finding fulfillment, growing as a communicator, fame, the good ol' days of design communities, and more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 6,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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We're looking for sponsors! If you or your team are hiring, launching a new product, or just want to get your message out to designers around the world, reach out to us through our sponsors page
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Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:13:15Today we caught up with Alex Cornell, a product designer at Facebook, filmmaker, book writer, musician, photographer, and so much more. We dig deep into his thoughts on finding fulfillment, growing as a communicator, fame, the good ol' days of design communities, and more.
Today we caught up with Alex Cornell, a product designer at Facebook, filmmaker, book writer, musician, photographer, and so much more. We dig deep into his thoughts on finding fulfillment, growing as a communicator, fame, the good ol' days of design commnofull184180: Best of 2016 (Part 3) 61c578f3-551b-43cf-9a74-332878da2158
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/183
For the next week we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from this year, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2017!
For the next week we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from this year, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2017!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 11 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:15:55For the next week we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from this year, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2017!
For the next week we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from this yearyesfull183179: Best of 2016 (Part 2) 329e9cfd-b9f9-4137-9f51-dda52b5e425b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/182
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from this year, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2017!
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from this year, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2017!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 04 Jan 2017 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:12:53For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from this year, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2017!
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from thisyesfull182178: Best of 2016 (Part 1) 74ac429e-106e-46fa-b4ae-705821b17f18
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/181
For the next three weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from this year, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2017!
For the next three weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from this year, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2017!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 28 Dec 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:16:13For the next three weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from this year, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2017!
For the next three weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family – to tide everyone over, we've compiled three episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2016. We hope you enjoy listening back and rediscovering some of our episodes from thyesfull181177: Chocolate Soul Cup (feat. Jon Schlossberg)687ee7e0-0980-4d7f-af46-1e1665304a6b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/180
Today we sat down with Jon Schlossberg, the cofounder and CEO at Even. We had a wonderful chat with Jon, digging into his path to becoming a designer, developing the skills of critical thinking, the cognitive energy cup, designing against inequality, telling the truth, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Jon Schlossberg, the cofounder and CEO at Even. We had a wonderful chat with Jon, digging into his path to becoming a designer, developing the skills of critical thinking, the cognitive energy cup, designing against inequality, telling the truth, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 6,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:22:07Today we sat down with Jon Schlossberg, the cofounder and CEO at Even. We had a wonderful chat with Jon, digging into his path to becoming a designer, developing the skills of critical thinking, the cognitive energy cup, designing against inequality, telling the truth, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Jon Schlossberg, the cofounder and CEO at Even. We had a wonderful chat with Jon, digging into his path to becoming a designer, developing the skills of critical thinking, the cognitive energy cup, designing against inequality, tellnofull180176: Location Irrelevance (feat. Juan Arreguin) f6c8a917-dc5b-406d-8fbf-a37304f2de95
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/179
Today we caught up with longtime-friend and freelance designer Juan Arreguin. We dig into Juan's origins as a designer in the midwest, the body as design, building a community in San Francisco, designing as a nomad, and so much more.
Today we caught up with longtime-friend and freelance designer Juan Arreguin. We dig into Juan's origins as a designer in the midwest, the body as design, building a community in San Francisco, designing as a nomad, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 6,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:08:16Today we caught up with longtime-friend and freelance designer Juan Arreguin. We dig into Juan's origins as a designer in the midwest, the body as design, building a community in San Francisco, designing as a nomad, and so much more.
Today we caught up with longtime-friend and freelance designer Juan Arreguin. We dig into Juan's origins as a designer in the midwest, the body as design, building a community in San Francisco, designing as a nomad, and so much more.
nofull179175: Honeymoon & Humble Ping-Pong (feat. Claire Tauziet) 393e9132-44c9-42c1-82ce-184093325f3b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/178
Today we caught up with Claire Tauziet, a designer at Google, previously at BigCommerce, by way of France. We dig into Claire's background, sharing past work, building a career in a new country, advice for young designers, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Claire Tauziet, a designer at Google, previously at BigCommerce, by way of France. We dig into Claire's background, sharing past work, building a career in a new country, advice for young designers, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 6,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:37Today we caught up with Claire Tauziet, a designer at Google, previously at BigCommerce, by way of France. We dig into Claire's background, sharing past work, building a career in a new country, advice for young designers, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Claire Tauziet, a designer at Google, previously at BigCommerce, by way of France. We dig into Claire's background, sharing past work, building a career in a new country, advice for young designers, and so much more.
yesfull178174: Lava Lamp Nail Salon (feat. Noah Levin) 5e2ed6ea-bb10-4599-8661-13ba55693d5f
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/177
Today we caught up with Noah Levin, a design manager at ClassPass, previously building the Google app for iOS, and before that a designer at NASA. We dig into Noah's origins, wireframing and visual design, navigating design at a big company, stigmas in therapy, imposter syndrome, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Noah Levin, a design manager at ClassPass, previously building the Google app for iOS, and before that a designer at NASA. We dig into Noah's origins, wireframing and visual design, navigating design at a big company, stigmas in therapy, imposter syndrome, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 6,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:55Today we caught up with Noah Levin, a design manager at ClassPass, previously building the Google app for iOS, and before that a designer at NASA. We dig into Noah's origins, wireframing and visual design, navigating design at a big company, stigmas in therapy, imposter syndrome, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Noah Levin, a design manager at ClassPass, previously building the Google app for iOS, and before that a designer at NASA. We dig into Noah's origins, wireframing and visual design, navigating design at a big company, stigmas in thyesfull177173: Grammar Different (feat. Leigh Taylor) ae046239-452f-43d4-a855-963d1595622f
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/176
Today we caught up with Leigh Taylor, a freelancing designer previously building AI design systems at The Grid. In this conversation, we dig into chasing people versus jobs, predictability and consistency, design patterns, living like you're retired, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Leigh Taylor, a freelancing designer previously building AI design systems at The Grid. In this conversation, we dig into chasing people versus jobs, predictability and consistency, design patterns, living like you're retired, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 6,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
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Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:56Today we caught up with Leigh Taylor, a freelancing designer previously building AI design systems at The Grid. In this conversation, we dig into chasing people versus jobs, predictability and consistency, design patterns, living like you're retired, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Leigh Taylor, a freelancing designer previously building AI design systems at The Grid. In this conversation, we dig into chasing people versus jobs, predictability and consistency, design patterns, living like you're retired, and nofull176172: That Sweater Life (feat. Tegan Mierle) 703861a1-11e0-4cf0-bfa4-53def3dcf45a
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/175
Today we caught up with Tegan Mierle, a designer at Sense, living in SF by way of Toronto. We dig into Tegan's origins, how she built her own business, the fears around sharing work, maintaining balance, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Tegan Mierle, a designer at Sense, living in SF by way of Toronto. We dig into Tegan's origins, how she built her own business, the fears around sharing work, maintaining balance, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 6,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:02:06Today we caught up with Tegan Mierle, a designer at Sense, living in SF by way of Toronto. We dig into Tegan's origins, how she built her own business, the fears around sharing work, maintaining balance, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Tegan Mierle, a designer at Sense, living in SF by way of Toronto. We dig into Tegan's origins, how she built her own business, the fears around sharing work, maintaining balance, and so much more.
nofull175171: Never Not Crunched (feat. Sarah Marie & Marshall Bock) a5b71a83-d915-4a46-9cad-6d95aaff2e17
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/174
Today was a different kind of episode, featuring return friends of the show Marshall Bock and Sarah Marie. We had a more casual conversation, digging into topics like shutting down side projects, giving up, accountability and motivation, time management, and so much more.
Today was a different kind of episode, featuring return friends of the show Marshall Bock and Sarah Marie. We had a more casual conversation, digging into topics like shutting down side projects, giving up, accountability and motivation, time management, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:20:59Today was a different kind of episode, featuring return friends of the show Marshall Bock and Sarah Marie. We had a more casual conversation, digging into topics like shutting down side projects, giving up, accountability and motivation, time management, and so much more.
Today was a different kind of episode, featuring return friends of the show Marshall Bock and Sarah Marie. We had a more casual conversation, digging into topics like shutting down side projects, giving up, accountability and motivation, time management, nofull174170: #BringBackThePipes (feat. Majd Taby) 62479f1d-c41a-4401-aeda-3683329fda45
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/173
Today we caught up with Majd Taby, the founder of Darkroom who previously built products at Instagram, Facebook and Apple. We dig into his story as a software engineer and designer, hiring at tech companies, being scrappy, emotion in building products, finding work that matters, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Majd Taby, the founder of Darkroom who previously built products at Instagram, Facebook and Apple. We dig into his story as a software engineer and designer, hiring at tech companies, being scrappy, emotion in building products, finding work that matters, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 02 Nov 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:38Today we caught up with Majd Taby, the founder of Darkroom who previously built products at Instagram, Facebook and Apple. We dig into his story as a software engineer and designer, hiring at tech companies, being scrappy, emotion in building products, finding work that matters, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Majd Taby, the founder of Darkroom who previously built products at Instagram, Facebook and Apple. We dig into his story as a software engineer and designer, hiring at tech companies, being scrappy, emotion in building products, finofull173169: Invisible Unicorns (feat. Maykel Loomans)0e58d152-52e0-4337-ac51-4a1be054cdc4
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/172
Today we caught up once again with Maykel Loomans, a designer on Facebook's Search team and previously at Instagram. We dig into what Maykel has been up to this past year, building a career as a designer, mentorship, photography, and so much more.
Today we caught up once again with Maykel Loomans, a designer on Facebook's Search team and previously at Instagram. We dig into what Maykel has been up to this past year, building a career as a designer, mentorship, photography, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:40Today we caught up once again with Maykel Loomans, a designer on Facebook's Search team and previously at Instagram. We dig into what Maykel has been up to this past year, building a career as a designer, mentorship, photography, and so much more.
Today we caught up once again with Maykel Loomans, a designer on Facebook's Search team and previously at Instagram. We dig into what Maykel has been up to this past year, building a career as a designer, mentorship, photography, and so much more.
nofull172168: Auto Goats (feat. Koen Bok and Jorn van Dijk)7ae227aa-9a9e-4129-a947-0ac7326d96c1
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/171
Today we caught up with Koen Bok and Jorn van Dijk, the co-founders of Framer, previously building products at Facebook and Sofa. This was a fun episode where we went deep into topics like building a startup in Amsterdam, the future of design tools, how to help designers level up, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Koen Bok and Jorn van Dijk, the co-founders of Framer, previously building products at Facebook and Sofa. This was a fun episode where we went deep into topics like building a startup in Amsterdam, the future of design tools, how to help designers level up, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 19 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:15:11Today we caught up with Koen Bok and Jorn van Dijk, the co-founders of Framer, previously building products at Facebook and Sofa. This was a fun episode where we went deep into topics like building a startup in Amsterdam, the future of design tools, how to help designers level up, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Koen Bok and Jorn van Dijk, the co-founders of Framer, previously building products at Facebook and Sofa. This was a fun episode where we went deep into topics like building a startup in Amsterdam, the future of design tools, how tnofull171167: Daisy Chained Brains (feat. Payam Rajabi) 9a3f4dfd-45ed-40ac-bdfc-c4e02a9d657d
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/170
Today we caught up with Payam Rajabi, a designer at Shopify working on design systems and product development. We dig into Payam's background, building design systems, designing with content and form, learning how to work remotely, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Payam Rajabi, a designer at Shopify working on design systems and product development. We dig into Payam's background, building design systems, designing with content and form, learning how to work remotely, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 12 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:48Today we caught up with Payam Rajabi, a designer at Shopify working on design systems and product development. We dig into Payam's background, building design systems, designing with content and form, learning how to work remotely, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Payam Rajabi, a designer at Shopify working on design systems and product development. We dig into Payam's background, building design systems, designing with content and form, learning how to work remotely, and so much more.
nofull170166: Ambient Struggles (feat. May-Li Khoe & Andy Matuschak) 55d38592-a692-415b-ad47-41709f379a30
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/169
Today's show is a rare two-person episode featuring previous-guest May-Li Khoe and newcomer Andy Matuschak. In this episode we do things a bit different, digging into tough topics like fear, learning how to learn, designing with convictions, working on the right problems, and so much more.
Today's show is a rare two-person episode featuring previous-guest May-Li Khoe and newcomer Andy Matuschak. In this episode we do things a bit different, digging into tough topics like fear, learning how to learn, designing with convictions, working on the right problems, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:12:37Today's show is a rare two-person episode featuring previous-guest May-Li Khoe and newcomer Andy Matuschak. In this episode we do things a bit different, digging into tough topics like fear, learning how to learn, designing with convictions, working on the right problems, and so much more.
Today's show is a rare two-person episode featuring previous-guest May-Li Khoe and newcomer Andy Matuschak. In this episode we do things a bit different, digging into tough topics like fear, learning how to learn, designing with convictions, working on thyesfull169165: Whitespace Friends (feat. Lori Kaplan) 50c0952f-8dde-4bd0-9940-2bc14378f4ca
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/168
Today we caught up with Lori Kaplan, a designer with 30 years of experience at companies like Apple, Netscape, Netflix, Motorola, and Groupon (among many others). We chat about Lori's journey into design, what it takes to design organizations, navigating job changes throughout a career, writing the Macintosh human interface guidelines, beating imposter syndrome, and more.
Today we caught up with Lori Kaplan, a designer with 30 years of experience at companies like Apple, Netscape, Netflix, Motorola, and Groupon (among many others). We chat about Lori's journey into design, what it takes to design organizations, navigating job changes throughout a career, writing the Macintosh human interface guidelines, beating imposter syndrome, and more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:11Today we caught up with Lori Kaplan, a designer with 30 years of experience at companies like Apple, Netscape, Netflix, Motorola, and Groupon (among many others). We chat about Lori's journey into design, what it takes to design organizations, navigating job changes throughout a career, writing the Macintosh human interface guidelines, beating imposter syndrome, and more.
Today we caught up with Lori Kaplan, a designer with 30 years of experience at companies like Apple, Netscape, Netflix, Motorola, and Groupon (among many others). We chat about Lori's journey into design, what it takes to design organizations, navigating nofull168164: Maximum Vignelli (feat. Lucas Smith) 638f3866-7fb1-4818-875e-332c6d471313
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/167
In this episode, we hung out the one and only Lucas Smith. We covered everything from design systems, to fighting your CFO, and even the hot new front-end framework, Haskell.
In this episode, we hung out the one and only Lucas Smith. We covered everything from design systems to fighting your CFO, and the hot new front-end framework, Haskell.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 21 Sep 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:14:20In this episode, we hung out the one and only Lucas Smith. We covered everything from design systems, to fighting your CFO, and even the hot new front-end framework, Haskell.
In this episode, we hung out the one and only Lucas Smith. We covered everything from design systems, to fighting your CFO, and even the hot new front-end framework, Haskell.
yesfull167163: Guardrails (feat. Ben Wilkins) 92f5d04f-e235-46e0-af38-dff482e95e29
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/166
Today we caught up with Ben Wilkins, a design technologist building systems at Airbnb. We dig into what it takes to build design systems, coding as prototyping, the current world of design tools, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Ben Wilkins, a design technologist building systems at Airbnb. We dig into what it takes to build design systems, coding as prototyping, the current world of design tools, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 14 Sep 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:22:46Today we caught up with Ben Wilkins, a design technologist building systems at Airbnb. We dig into what it takes to build design systems, coding as prototyping, the current world of design tools, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Ben Wilkins, a design technologist building systems at Airbnb. We dig into what it takes to build design systems, coding as prototyping, the current world of design tools, and so much more.
yesfull166162: Gnarwhale (feat. Andy Chung) 1f492ab5-1267-49e1-8b0d-e024077bc791
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/165
Today we met with Andy Chung, a designer building Pattern, and previously working at Facebook. We dig into Andy's beginnings, designing at Facebook, understanding changes at scale, bringing Reactions to market, intuition-driven design, and more.
Today we met with Andy Chung, a designer building Pattern, and previously working at Facebook. We dig into Andy's beginnings, designing at Facebook, understanding changes at scale, bringing Reactions to market, intuition-driven design, and more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 07 Sep 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:00Today we met with Andy Chung, a designer building Pattern, and previously working at Facebook. We dig into Andy's beginnings, designing at Facebook, understanding changes at scale, bringing Reactions to market, intuition-driven design, and more.
Today we met with Andy Chung, a designer building Pattern, and previously working at Facebook. We dig into Andy's beginnings, designing at Facebook, understanding changes at scale, bringing Reactions to market, intuition-driven design, and more.
yesfull165161: Coming Soon (feat. Julia Khusainova)50af9341-a65d-473b-9b8c-61b1476d8221
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/164
Today we sat down with Julia Khusainova, a designer at Shyp, previously at Twitter. We dig into Julia's background, leaving Russia, transitioning from engineering to design, designing onboarding experiences, facing burnout, balancing side projects, and more.
Today we sat down with Julia Khusainova, a designer at Shyp, previously at Twitter. We dig into Julia's background, leaving Russia, transitioning from engineering to design, designing onboarding experiences, facing burnout, balancing side projects, and more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:02:07Today we sat down with Julia Khusainova, a designer at Shyp, previously at Twitter. We dig into Julia's background, leaving Russia, transitioning from engineering to design, designing onboarding experiences, facing burnout, balancing side projects, and more.
Today we sat down with Julia Khusainova, a designer at Shyp, previously at Twitter. We dig into Julia's background, leaving Russia, transitioning from engineering to design, designing onboarding experiences, facing burnout, balancing side projects, and monofull164160: Unicorn Farts (feat. Dr. Charles Pearson) 0aae28bc-b559-4fe0-a7b4-053a52bf1957
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/163
Today we sat down with Dr. Charles Pearson, a cultural anthropologist working at InVision. We dig into Charles' thoughts on anthropology, research in design and startups, exploratory design, personas, legacy, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Dr. Charles Pearson, a cultural anthropologist working at InVision. We dig into Charles' thoughts on anthropology, research in design and startups, exploratory design, personas, legacy, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 29 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:26Today we sat down with Dr. Charles Pearson, a cultural anthropologist working at InVision. We dig into Charles' thoughts on anthropology, research in design and startups, exploratory design, personas, legacy, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Dr. Charles Pearson, a cultural anthropologist working at InVision. We dig into Charles' thoughts on anthropology, research in design and startups, exploratory design, personas, legacy, and so much more.
yesfull163159: Twe-mail (feat. Lisa Sy) 04e748b5-7c72-4a89-bd52-fc7431175140
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/162
Today we caught up with Lisa Sy, a designer working at Facebook, and previously building products at thoughtbot. We dig into Lisa's background, designing for privacy and control, internships vs. apprenticeships, design and code, multidisciplinary design, and more.
Today we caught up with Lisa Sy, a designer working at Facebook, and previously building products at thoughtbot. We dig into Lisa's background, designing for privacy and control, internships vs. apprenticeships, design and code, multidisciplinary design, and more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 24 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:44Today we caught up with Lisa Sy, a designer working at Facebook, and previously building products at thoughtbot. We dig into Lisa's background, designing for privacy and control, internships vs. apprenticeships, design and code, multidisciplinary design, and more.
Today we caught up with Lisa Sy, a designer working at Facebook, and previously building products at thoughtbot. We dig into Lisa's background, designing for privacy and control, internships vs. apprenticeships, design and code, multidisciplinary design, yesfull162158: D.R.E.A.M. (feat. Bob Baxley) 200942d9-d66c-49fa-a9e7-9a7e9d0fcb0b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/161
Today we caught up with Bob Baxley, a designer in Silicon Valley. Bob formerly led design at Pinterest, and before that built products at Apple and Yahoo!. We dig into topics like med-tech, managing millennials, Pokémon GO and Gen-Z, design in big tech, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Bob Baxley, a designer in Silicon Valley. Bob formerly led design at Pinterest, and before that built products at Apple and Yahoo!. We dig into topics like med-tech, managing millennials, Pokémon GO and Gen-Z, design in big tech, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:24:03Today we caught up with Bob Baxley, a designer in Silicon Valley. Bob formerly led design at Pinterest, and before that built products at Apple and Yahoo!. We dig into topics like med-tech, managing millennials, Pokémon GO and Gen-Z, design in big tech, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Bob Baxley, a designer in Silicon Valley. Bob formerly led design at Pinterest, and before that built products at Apple and Yahoo!. We dig into topics like med-tech, managing millennials, Pokémon GO and Gen-Z, design in big tech, ayesfull161157: Walking Empathy Sponge (feat. Kory Westerhold)531b81dc-09ea-42be-9fce-2f1ff62f28d7
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/160
Today we sat down with Kory Westerhold, a designer at Facebook working on Newsfeed, who previously designed at Twitter, Apple, and more. We dig deep on video games, opinions in design, theater and story telling, portfolios, designing for newsfeed, carrying an Android phone, and balancing side projects.
Today we sat down with Kory Westerhold, a designer at Facebook working on Newsfeed, who previously designed at Twitter, Apple, and more. We dig deep on video games, opinions in design, theater and story telling, portfolios, designing for newsfeed, carrying an Android phone, and balancing side projects.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 17 Aug 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:18:07Today we sat down with Kory Westerhold, a designer at Facebook working on Newsfeed, who previously designed at Twitter, Apple, and more. We dig deep on video games, opinions in design, theater and story telling, portfolios, designing for newsfeed, carrying an Android phone, and balancing side projects.
Today we sat down with Kory Westerhold, a designer at Facebook working on Newsfeed, who previously designed at Twitter, Apple, and more. We dig deep on video games, opinions in design, theater and story telling, portfolios, designing for newsfeed, carryinyesfull160156: Segue... (Feat. Alexandra Bond) e4a9b4b5-cd75-4369-a61b-05d394adf623
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/159
Today we caught up with Alexandra Bond, a design fellow at Sequoia Creative Labs and previously a designer at Pinterest. We pick her brain about her origins, friction in design, transitioning into a product role, navigating the job search, answering the why, and more.
Today we caught up with Alexandra Bond, a design fellow at Sequoia Creative Labs and previously a designer at Pinterest. We pick her brain about her origins, friction in design, transitioning into a product role, navigating the job search, answering the why, and more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:04:04Today we caught up with Alexandra Bond, a design fellow at Sequoia Creative Labs and previously a designer at Pinterest. We pick her brain about her origins, friction in design, transitioning into a product role, navigating the job search, answering the why, and more.
Today we caught up with Alexandra Bond, a design fellow at Sequoia Creative Labs and previously a designer at Pinterest. We pick her brain about her origins, friction in design, transitioning into a product role, navigating the job search, answering the wyesfull159155: Duckicopters (feat. Athyuttam Reddy)cac511e4-cb57-4565-a9af-870f93bcd39b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/158
Today we sat down with Athyuttam Reddy, a designer-engineer intern at Figma. We cover so much in this episode, including engineer design hybrid roles, getting a design job as a new grad, landing meaningful internships, becoming jaded, diversity and inclusivity, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Athyuttam Reddy, a designer-engineer intern at Figma. We cover so much in this episode, including engineer design hybrid roles, getting a design job as a new grad, landing meaningful internships, becoming jaded, diversity and inclusivity, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 10 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:58:47Today we sat down with Athyuttam Reddy, a designer-engineer intern at Figma. We cover so much in this episode, including engineer design hybrid roles, getting a design job as a new grad, landing meaningful internships, becoming jaded, diversity and inclusivity, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Athyuttam Reddy, a designer-engineer intern at Figma. We cover so much in this episode, including engineer design hybrid roles, getting a design job as a new grad, landing meaningful internships, becoming jaded, diversity and inclusyesfull158154: Dancing Baby Dior (feat. Irina Blok) 964a14b6-9c5d-4459-8b44-3f7604eca760
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/157
Today we caught up with Irina Blok, a designer at Zendesk who has previously designed at Google, Yahoo, and Adobe (among so many other companies). We talk about brand and product, moving from Russia to California, designing in the real world, putting in the work, and much more.
Today we caught up with Irina Blok, a designer at Zendesk who has previously designed at Google, Yahoo, and Adobe (among so many other companies). We talk about brand and product, moving from Russia to California, designing in the real world, putting in the work, and much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:12Today we caught up with Irina Blok, a designer at Zendesk who has previously designed at Google, Yahoo, and Adobe (among so many other companies). We talk about brand and product, moving from Russia to California, designing in the real world, putting in the work, and much more.
Today we caught up with Irina Blok, a designer at Zendesk who has previously designed at Google, Yahoo, and Adobe (among so many other companies). We talk about brand and product, moving from Russia to California, designing in the real world, putting in tyesfull157153: Khaleesi of the Couch (feat. Jeany Ngo) aa6b99cd-c08a-40eb-8444-3660e48bfa09
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/156
Today we caught up with Jeany Ngo, a designer by day at Airbnb, artist and creator and cosplayer by night. We dig into her journey into design, internships and hustle, art and cosplay, aphantasia and logic, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Jeany Ngo, a designer by day at Airbnb, artist and creator and cosplayer by night. We dig into her journey into design, internships and hustle, art and cosplay, aphantasia and logic, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 03 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:07Today we caught up with Jeany Ngo, a designer by day at Airbnb, artist and creator and cosplayer by night. We dig into her journey into design, internships and hustle, art and cosplay, aphantasia and logic, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Jeany Ngo, a designer by day at Airbnb, artist and creator and cosplayer by night. We dig into her journey into design, internships and hustle, art and cosplay, aphantasia and logic, and so much more.
yesfull156152: Maniacal Easy-Bake (feat. Beth Dean) 22ba301f-a5ed-4be6-902d-4477f0275dc9
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/155
Today we caught up with Beth Dean, a designer at Facebook, avid hiker, creator of toys and comics, illustrator, and artist. We dig into Beth's journey into design, adventures in SF, designing at Facebook, transitional states in design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Beth Dean, a designer at Facebook, avid hiker, creator of toys and comics, illustrator, and artist. We dig into Beth's journey into design, adventures in SF, designing at Facebook, transitional states in design, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 01 Aug 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:16:10Today we caught up with Beth Dean, a designer at Facebook, avid hiker, creator of toys and comics, illustrator, and artist. We dig into Beth's journey into design, adventures in SF, designing at Facebook, transitional states in design, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Beth Dean, a designer at Facebook, avid hiker, creator of toys and comics, illustrator, and artist. We dig into Beth's journey into design, adventures in SF, designing at Facebook, transitional states in design, and so much more.
yesfull155151: 100-Armed Octopus (feat. Mackey Saturday) 161e7da5-b689-4dfc-bdd3-995e54e37f93
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/153
Today we got to catch up for a second time with Mackey Saturday, a brand and logo designer at CGH in New York. We dig deep into logo and brand design, working for free, making mistakes, and so much more.
Today we got to catch up for a second time with Mackey Saturday, a brand and logo designer at CGH in New York. We dig deep into logo and brand design, working for free, making mistakes, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 27 Jul 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:44Today we got to catch up for a second time with Mackey Saturday, a brand and logo designer at CGH in New York. We dig deep into logo and brand design, working for free, making mistakes, and so much more.
Today we got to catch up for a second time with Mackey Saturday, a brand and logo designer at CGH in New York. We dig deep into logo and brand design, working for free, making mistakes, and so much more.
yesfull153150: Fantastic Digital Goo (feat. May-Li Khoe) de904444-1d95-41be-ba61-c9fabacfe62b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/154
Today we were able to catch up with May-Li Khoe, a designer at Khan Academy who previously spent seven years on the design team at Apple. In this episode we dig deep into long-term thinking, passion and work, priorities and flow, and so much more.
Today we were able to catch up with May-Li Khoe, a designer at Khan Academy who previously spent seven years on the design team at Apple. In this episode we dig deep into long-term thinking, passion and work, priorities and flow, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 25 Jul 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:13:17Today we were able to catch up with May-Li Khoe, a designer at Khan Academy who previously spent seven years on the design team at Apple. In this episode we dig deep into long-term thinking, passion and work, priorities and flow, and so much more.
Today we were able to catch up with May-Li Khoe, a designer at Khan Academy who previously spent seven years on the design team at Apple. In this episode we dig deep into long-term thinking, passion and work, priorities and flow, and so much more.
yesfull154149: Melayoncé (feat. Melanie Araujo)d1bb981a-3b74-4b7a-94f3-29807c84d290
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/152
Today we had the opportunity to talk with Melanie Araujo, an independent designer and the creator of Front and Center. She shares her story with us, and we dig into complex topics like self-awareness, identity, personal growth, inclusion and diversity, and so much more.
Today we had the opportunity to talk with Melanie Araujo, an independent designer and the creator of Front and Center. She shares her story with us, and we dig into complex topics like self-awareness, identity, personal growth, inclusion and diversity, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 20 Jul 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:14:42Today we had the opportunity to talk with Melanie Araujo, an independent designer and the creator of Front and Center. She shares her story with us, and we dig into complex topics like self-awareness, identity, personal growth, inclusion and diversity, and so much more.
Today we had the opportunity to talk with Melanie Araujo, an independent designer and the creator of Front and Center. She shares her story with us, and we dig into complex topics like self-awareness, identity, personal growth, inclusion and diversity, anyesfull152148: Verbal Punctuation (feat. Tim Quirino) dbf18a06-729f-4ff3-afb0-eecd82109b2b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/151
Today we caught up with Tim Quirino, a product designer at Facebook working on Live. We dig into his background, mentorship, a designer's responsibility, vulnerability, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Tim Quirino, a product designer at Facebook working on Live. We dig into his background, mentorship, a designer's responsibility, vulnerability, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:46Today we caught up with Tim Quirino, a product designer at Facebook working on Live. We dig into his background, mentorship, a designer's responsibility, vulnerability, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Tim Quirino, a product designer at Facebook working on Live. We dig into his background, mentorship, a designer's responsibility, vulnerability, and so much more.
yesfull151147: Editorial Spackle (feat. Jessica Collier) 332afbd8-a7cc-4967-93e2-eeae738a5bbd
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Today we sat down with Jessica Collier, who was most recently a word person at Stellar. We go deep into designing economies, the importance of words and titles, Silicon Valley, the role of content in design, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Jessica Collier, who most recently led content and design at Stellar.org. We go deep into designing economies, the importance of words and titles, Silicon Valley, the role of content in design, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 13 Jul 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:14Today we sat down with Jessica Collier, who was most recently a word person at Stellar. We go deep into designing economies, the importance of words and titles, Silicon Valley, the role of content in design, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Jessica Collier, who was most recently a word person at Stellar. We go deep into designing economies, the importance of words and titles, Silicon Valley, the role of content in design, and so much more.
yesfull150146: Smell-o-vision (feat. Amber Cartwright)e3045a5a-54b8-45a0-b4d0-f23c6f2c95d4
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Today we caught up with Amber Cartwright, a design manager at Airbnb. We dig into her past and journey into design, management and leadership, invisible design, machine learning and AI, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Amber Cartwright, a design manager at Airbnb. We dig into her past and journey into design, management and leadership, invisible design, machine learning and AI, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 5,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 11 Jul 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:08Today we caught up with Amber Cartwright, a design manager at Airbnb. We dig into her past and journey into design, management and leadership, invisible design, machine learning and AI, and so much more.
Today we caught up with Amber Cartwright, a design manager at Airbnb. We dig into her past and journey into design, management and leadership, invisible design, machine learning and AI, and so much more.
yesfull149145: Sinister Candybar (feat. Chris Downer) e659d1c0-af71-4a06-9e1c-429ec6185d1d
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/148
We recently sat down with Chris Downer, a designer at Sketch, previously at Realmac Software. We dig into his background, what it takes to design Sketch, how to build great software, and more.
We recently sat down with Chris Downer, a designer at Sketch, previously at Realmac Software. We dig into his background, what it takes to design Sketch, how to build great software, and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 06 Jul 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:04:26We recently sat down with Chris Downer, a designer at Sketch, previously at Realmac Software. We dig into his background, what it takes to design Sketch, how to build great software, and more.
We recently sat down with Chris Downer, a designer at Sketch, previously at Realmac Software. We dig into his background, what it takes to design Sketch, how to build great software, and more.
yesfull148144: Coca-Coolaid (feat. Stewart Scott-Curran)5d4fad23-d8e7-4d04-bea2-b9355f4d064f
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/147
Today we sat down with Stewart Scott-Curran, a designer working to build the brand team at Intercom. We dig into his background and journey as a designer, building a team with opinions, the ethics of design, and more.
Today we sat down with Stewart Scott-Curran, a designer working to build the brand team at Intercom. We dig into his background and journey as a designer, building a team with opinions, the ethics of design, and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 04 Jul 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:22Today we sat down with Stewart Scott-Curran, a designer working to build the brand team at Intercom. We dig into his background and journey as a designer, building a team with opinions, the ethics of design, and more.
Today we sat down with Stewart Scott-Curran, a designer working to build the brand team at Intercom. We dig into his background and journey as a designer, building a team with opinions, the ethics of design, and more.
yesfull147143: Design Systems: So Hot Right Now (feat. Karri Saarinen)387239ed-0f6f-4582-afed-2d8351611af2
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/146
Today we met with Karri Saarinen, a designer at Airbnb working on their Design Language System. In this episode we dig deep into design tools and systems, collaboration at scale, building trust with design, and much more.
Today we met with Karri Saarinen, a designer at Airbnb working on their Design Language System. In this episode we dig deep into design tools and systems, collaboration at scale, building trust with design, and much more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:46Today we met with Karri Saarinen, a designer at Airbnb working on their Design Language System. In this episode we dig deep into design tools and systems, collaboration at scale, building trust with design, and much more.
Today we met with Karri Saarinen, a designer at Airbnb working on their Design Language System. In this episode we dig deep into design tools and systems, collaboration at scale, building trust with design, and much more.
nofull146142: Relax To Get Past (feat. Daniel Hooper) 36f96ee3-eaf6-46c0-821d-0acd45dee9e9
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/145
Today we caught up with Daniel Hooper, a designer and engineer working on Principle. We dig into his process of building a prototyping tool, building side projects, San Francisco, Apple, and more.
Today we caught up with Daniel Hooper, a designer and engineer working on Principle. We dig into his process of building a prototyping tool, building side projects, San Francisco, Apple, and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:55:28Today we caught up with Daniel Hooper, a designer and engineer working on Principle. We dig into his process of building a prototyping tool, building side projects, San Francisco, Apple, and more.
Today we caught up with Daniel Hooper, a designer and engineer working on Principle. We dig into his process of building a prototyping tool, building side projects, San Francisco, Apple, and more.
yesfull145141: Stardust Towers (feat. Pieter Omvlee)22fae092-1a8a-4d8a-bac5-f6c42f213680
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/144
In this episode we sat down with Pieter Omvlee, the creator of Bohemian Coding and Sketch. We chat about remote work, building and designing software, creating culture, the vision for Sketch, and more.
In this episode we sat down with Pieter Omvlee, the creator of Bohemian Coding and Sketch. We chat about remote work, building and designing software, creating culture, the vision for Sketch, and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 22 Jun 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:18In this episode we sat down with Pieter Omvlee, the creator of Bohemian Coding and Sketch. We chat about remote work, building and designing software, creating culture, the vision for Sketch, and more.
In this episode we sat down with Pieter Omvlee, the creator of Bohemian Coding and Sketch. We chat about remote work, building and designing software, creating culture, the vision for Sketch, and more.
yesfull144140: Murky Waters (feat. Mike Davidson) a9ad28de-02a5-4a13-b85f-6217202a66b9
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/143
This episode has been a long time coming: we finally caught up with Mike Davidson, the previous VP of design at Twitter and an all-around wonderful human. We dig deep into topics like evaluating designers, openness and honesty in tech, building teams, diversity, and more.
This episode has been a long time coming: we finally caught up with Mike Davidson, the previous VP of design at Twitter and an all-around wonderful human. We dig deep into topics like evaluating designers, openness and honesty in tech, building teams, diversity, and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 20 Jun 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:04:09This episode has been a long time coming: we finally caught up with Mike Davidson, the previous VP of design at Twitter and an all-around wonderful human. We dig deep into topics like evaluating designers, openness and honesty in tech, building teams, diversity, and more.
This episode has been a long time coming: we finally caught up with Mike Davidson, the previous VP of design at Twitter and an all-around wonderful human. We dig deep into topics like evaluating designers, openness and honesty in tech, building teams, divyesfull143139: Story Time! (feat. Josh Austin) 9c665690-79b0-4512-a87d-4bd300c12511
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/142
Today we sat down with Josh Austin, a designer working on the VR team at YouTube. We dig into his past, talk about blogs and learning, communities and leveling up, virtual reality and what's next for designers, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Josh Austin, a designer working on the VR team at YouTube. We dig into his past, talk about blogs and learning, communities and leveling up, virtual reality and what's next for designers, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 15 Jun 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:54Today we sat down with Josh Austin, a designer working on the VR team at YouTube. We dig into his past, talk about blogs and learning, communities and leveling up, virtual reality and what's next for designers, and so much more.
Today we sat down with Josh Austin, a designer working on the VR team at YouTube. We dig into his past, talk about blogs and learning, communities and leveling up, virtual reality and what's next for designers, and so much more.
yesfull142138: SlickSlacks (feat. Chanpory Rith) 253c4f33-9c01-4dad-b6db-2f65323c1358
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/141
In this episode we catch up with Chanpory Rith, co-founder of Mixmax and previously a designer at Google, Dubberly Design Office and Meta Design. We talk about his journey through tech, working at agencies, big companies and startups, advice to young designers, and more.
In this episode we catch up with Chanpory Rith, co-founder of Mixmax and previously a designer at Google, Dubberly Design Office and Meta Design. We talk about his journey through tech, working at agencies, big companies and startups, advice to young designers, and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 13 Jun 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:06:42In this episode we catch up with Chanpory Rith, co-founder of Mixmax and previously a designer at Google, Dubberly Design Office and Meta Design. We talk about his journey through tech, working at agencies, big companies and startups, advice to young designers, and more.
In this episode we catch up with Chanpory Rith, co-founder of Mixmax and previously a designer at Google, Dubberly Design Office and Meta Design. We talk about his journey through tech, working at agencies, big companies and startups, advice to young desiyesfull141137: NBA Friends (feat. Christophe Tauziet)675abcbc-a9c6-49d4-a8aa-83281cdb6da0
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/140
Today we caught up with Christophe Tauziet, a designer at Facebook working on social VR. We dig into his background and hobbies, working at Apple, Parse and Facebook, designing at scale, VR, the future of design, and more.
Today we caught up with Christophe Tauziet, a designer at Facebook working on social VR. We dig into his background and hobbies, working at Apple, Parse and Facebook, designing at scale, VR, the future of design, and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:53:09Today we caught up with Christophe Tauziet, a designer at Facebook working on social VR. We dig into his background and hobbies, working at Apple, Parse and Facebook, designing at scale, VR, the future of design, and more.
Today we caught up with Christophe Tauziet, a designer at Facebook working on social VR. We dig into his background and hobbies, working at Apple, Parse and Facebook, designing at scale, VR, the future of design, and more.
yesfull140136: All Bridge, No Apple (feat. Rasmus Andersson)91f9cabe-a987-44a0-848d-e9d17ed75a42
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/139
In today's episode we sat down with Rasmus Andersson, a designer at Figma who previously designed at Dropbox, Facebook and Spotify. We dig into the world of design tools, programming, design process, collaboration, craft, bridges and apples, and so much more.
In today's episode we sat down with Rasmus Andersson, a designer at Figma who previously designed at Dropbox, Facebook and Spotify. We dig into the world of design tools, programming, design process, collaboration, craft, bridges and apples, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 06 Jun 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:06:19In today's episode we sat down with Rasmus Andersson, a designer at Figma who previously designed at Dropbox, Facebook and Spotify. We dig into the world of design tools, programming, design process, collaboration, craft, bridges and apples, and so much more.
In today's episode we sat down with Rasmus Andersson, a designer at Figma who previously designed at Dropbox, Facebook and Spotify. We dig into the world of design tools, programming, design process, collaboration, craft, bridges and apples, and so much myesfull139135: How Hard Can It Be? (feat. Jasper Hauser) 109d1038-d542-42fa-914f-555e4c4e872d
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/138
In today's show we catch up with Jasper Hauser, the co-founder of SOFA and currently a design manager at Facebook. We dig into Jasper's past, the creation and evolution of SOFA, moving to Palo Alto by way of Facebook, craft and icon design, managing teams and processes, and so much more.
In today's show we catch up with Jasper Hauser, the co-founder of SOFA and currently a design manager at Facebook. We dig into Jasper's past, the creation and evolution of SOFA, moving to Palo Alto by way of Facebook, craft and icon design, managing teams and processes, and so much more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 01 Jun 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:44In today's show we catch up with Jasper Hauser, the co-founder of SOFA and currently a design manager at Facebook. We dig into Jasper's past, the creation and evolution of SOFA, moving to Palo Alto by way of Facebook, craft and icon design, managing teams and processes, and so much more.
In today's show we catch up with Jasper Hauser, the co-founder of SOFA and currently a design manager at Facebook. We dig into Jasper's past, the creation and evolution of SOFA, moving to Palo Alto by way of Facebook, craft and icon design, managing teamsyesfull138134: Bias Filter (feat. Braden Kowitz)a163fc71-a17d-422b-9112-3d59b2eb2ad6
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/137
Today we caught up with Braden Kowitz, a design partner at Google Ventures. We dig into Braden's work at GV, his background and journey at Google, prototyping, design process, building a design culture, and more.
Today we caught up with Braden Kowitz, a design partner at Google Ventures. We dig into Braden's work at GV, his background and journey at Google, prototyping, design process, building a design culture, and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 30 May 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:59:24Today we caught up with Braden Kowitz, a design partner at Google Ventures. We dig into Braden's work at GV, his background and journey at Google, prototyping, design process, building a design culture, and more.
Today we caught up with Braden Kowitz, a design partner at Google Ventures. We dig into Braden's work at GV, his background and journey at Google, prototyping, design process, building a design culture, and more.
yesfull137133: Follow the Gifs (feat. Sarah Jackson)0b6013ce-54aa-4121-82d8-a584949b5929
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Today we're excited to share a very special episode of Design Details! In this show we sat down with Sarah Jackson, the full-time producer of our very own Spec Network. Sarah has been producing all of the Spec podcasts for almost a year, managing all operations, sales, new show onboarding and so much more – we dig into her journey to SF, what it's like building a content network, upcoming projects and more.
Today we're excited to share a very special episode of Design Details! In this show we sat down with Sarah Jackson, the full-time producer of our very own Spec Network. Sarah has been producing all of the Spec podcasts for almost a year, managing all operations, sales, new show onboarding and so much more – we dig into her journey to SF, what it's like building a content network, upcoming projects and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 25 May 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:14Today we're excited to share a very special episode of Design Details! In this show we sat down with Sarah Jackson, the full-time producer of our very own Spec Network. Sarah has been producing all of the Spec podcasts for almost a year, managing all operations, sales, new show onboarding and so much more – we dig into her journey to SF, what it's like building a content network, upcoming projects and more.
Today we're excited to share a very special episode of Design Details! In this show we sat down with Sarah Jackson, the full-time producer of our very own Spec Network. Sarah has been producing all of the Spec podcasts for almost a year, managing all operyesfull136132: Outdoor Disrupt (feat. Justin Graham)4482a521-d56f-4c26-b63b-6d906c2816ce
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Today we caught up with Justin Graham after returning from his journey to the Pacific Northwest and Japan. We dig into his background, making the leap to SF, building side projects, freelancing, remote work, traveling and more.
Today we caught up with Justin Graham after returning from his journey to the Pacific Northwest and Japan. We dig into his background, making the leap to SF, building side projects, freelancing, remote work, traveling and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 23 May 2016 03:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:15Today we caught up with Justin Graham after returning from his journey to the Pacific Northwest and Japan. We dig into his background, making the leap to SF, building side projects, freelancing, remote work, traveling and more.
Today we caught up with Justin Graham after returning from his journey to the Pacific Northwest and Japan. We dig into his background, making the leap to SF, building side projects, freelancing, remote work, traveling and more.
yesfull135131: A Silicon Valley Eternity (feat. Joshua Taylor)3fb45d66-2b44-46ab-aa7a-949397956ba5
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Today we caught up once again with Joshua Taylor, previously a design director at Evernote who is currently contracting and working on a better experience for podcast consumption. We talk about his back story and becoming a designer, growing within organizations, freelancing and humility, leveling up as a junior designer and more
Today we caught up once again with Joshua Taylor, previously a design director at Evernote who is currently contracting and working on a better experience for podcast consumption. We talk about his back story and becoming a designer, growing within organizations, freelancing and humility, leveling up as a junior designer and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 18 May 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:04:51Today we caught up once again with Joshua Taylor, previously a design director at Evernote who is currently contracting and working on a better experience for podcast consumption. We talk about his back story and becoming a designer, growing within organizations, freelancing and humility, leveling up as a junior designer and more
Today we caught up once again with Joshua Taylor, previously a design director at Evernote who is currently contracting and working on a better experience for podcast consumption. We talk about his back story and becoming a designer, growing within organiyesfull134130: Ramen UI (feat. Linda Dong)6b1ad9eb-3289-4807-9708-4c46ed0e3864
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Today we caught up with Linda Dong, a designer who worked on the prototyping team at Apple before leaving to travel the world. We dig into her experiences prototyping, diversity in tech, dealing with criticism, building video games and more.
Today we caught up with Linda Dong, a designer who worked on the prototyping team at Apple before leaving to travel the world. We dig into her experiences prototyping, diversity in tech, dealing with criticism, building video games and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 16 May 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:30Today we caught up with Linda Dong, a designer who worked on the prototyping team at Apple before leaving to travel the world. We dig into her experiences prototyping, diversity in tech, dealing with criticism, building video games and more.
Today we caught up with Linda Dong, a designer who worked on the prototyping team at Apple before leaving to travel the world. We dig into her experiences prototyping, diversity in tech, dealing with criticism, building video games and more.
yesfull133129: Respect the Craft (feat. Claudio Guglieri)d740f942-b545-4ee3-bfe8-543279a5802c
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Today we were able to catch up with Claudio Guglieri, a designer in SF making beautiful websites and products. We dig into his background as a designer from Spain, his process, honing craft, hiring designers, building producs, writing for yourself, developing personal styles and so much more.
Today we were able to catch up with Claudio Guglieri, a designer in SF making beautiful websites and products. We dig into his background as a designer from Spain, his process, honing craft, hiring designers, building products, writing for yourself, developing personal styles and so much more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 11 May 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:27Today we were able to catch up with Claudio Guglieri, a designer in SF making beautiful websites and products. We dig into his background as a designer from Spain, his process, honing craft, hiring designers, building producs, writing for yourself, developing personal styles and so much more.
Today we were able to catch up with Claudio Guglieri, a designer in SF making beautiful websites and products. We dig into his background as a designer from Spain, his process, honing craft, hiring designers, building producs, writing for yourself, develoyesfull132128: I Call Shotgun! (feat. Al Ingram and Ben Mingo)9c7bfab0-f262-46ac-8fb9-97c2bad06917
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Today we sat down with Al Ingram and Ben Mingo, two pixel pushers at UENO and recent SF transplants. We dig into their backgrounds and journeys to San Francisco, what it's like working at UENO, finding inspiration, interviewing and more.
Today we sat down with Al Ingram and Ben Mingo, two pixel pushers at UENO and recent SF transplants. We dig into their backgrounds and journeys to San Francisco, what it's like working at UENO, finding inspiration, interviewing and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 09 May 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:55:09Today we sat down with Al Ingram and Ben Mingo, two pixel pushers at UENO and recent SF transplants. We dig into their backgrounds and journeys to San Francisco, what it's like working at UENO, finding inspiration, interviewing and more.
Today we sat down with Al Ingram and Ben Mingo, two pixel pushers at UENO and recent SF transplants. We dig into their backgrounds and journeys to San Francisco, what it's like working at UENO, finding inspiration, interviewing and more.
yesfull131127: F of X (feat. Luke Beard) 803fb678-db69-46af-90e2-4c70f37f1c86
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Today we caught up with Luke Beard, a designer currently working on building Exposure, a platform for photo stories. We invent a new mathematical formula for success, discuss building businesses vs. companies, talk origin stories and making moves to Silicon Valley, and much more.
Today we caught up with Luke Beard, a designer currently working on building Exposure, a platform for photo stories. We invent a new mathematical formula for success, discuss building businesses vs. companies, talk origin stories and making moves to Silicon Valley, and much more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 04 May 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:02:50Today we caught up with Luke Beard, a designer currently working on building Exposure, a platform for photo stories. We invent a new mathematical formula for success, discuss building businesses vs. companies, talk origin stories and making moves to Silicon Valley, and much more.
Today we caught up with Luke Beard, a designer currently working on building Exposure, a platform for photo stories. We invent a new mathematical formula for success, discuss building businesses vs. companies, talk origin stories and making moves to Silicyesfull130126: Hone Your Own (feat. Heather Phillips) e4ab865f-f047-40b0-8858-239e4bff0803
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/129
Today we sat down with Heather Phillips, a designer currently managing at Designer Fund. We chat about her experiences working across a huge range of designers and startups, women in design, mentorship, getting a first job, the value of design school and more.
Today we sat down with Heather Phillips, a designer currently managing at Designer Fund. We chat about her experiences working across a huge range of designers and startups, women in design, mentorship, getting a first job, the value of design school and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 02 May 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:16Today we sat down with Heather Phillips, a designer currently managing at Designer Fund. We chat about her experiences working across a huge range of designers and startups, women in design, mentorship, getting a first job, the value of design school and more.
Today we sat down with Heather Phillips, a designer currently managing at Designer Fund. We chat about her experiences working across a huge range of designers and startups, women in design, mentorship, getting a first job, the value of design school and yesfull129125: Back to the Drawing Board, Baby (feat. Vanessa Cho) d84f7f64-22a7-4fd7-9d6f-c7827454ad14
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Today we caught up with Vanessa Cho, a designer and manager leading the software team at GoPro. We dig into her background as a designer, the hard truths about being a great manager and more.
Today we caught up with Vanessa Cho, a designer and manager leading the software team at GoPro. We dig into her background as a designer, the hard truths about being a great manager and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 27 Apr 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:16:37Today we caught up with Vanessa Cho, a designer and manager leading the software team at GoPro. We dig into her background as a designer, the hard truths about being a great manager and more.
Today we caught up with Vanessa Cho, a designer and manager leading the software team at GoPro. We dig into her background as a designer, the hard truths about being a great manager and more.
nofull127124: Dazzle (feat. Jeremy Goldberg) afce80e5-e9c5-4d06-bc84-d9be89d1be37
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/128
Today we caught up once more with Jeremy Goldberg, a designer at Facebook working on Messenger and bots. We dig into designing for AI/bots, critique, process, trust, and more. Oh, and we coin a fun new term for designers.
Today we caught up once more with Jeremy Goldberg, a designer at Facebook working on Messenger and bots. We dig into designing for AI/bots, critique, process, trust, and more. Oh, and we coin a fun new term for designers.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 25 Apr 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:06:52Today we caught up once more with Jeremy Goldberg, a designer at Facebook working on Messenger and bots. We dig into designing for AI/bots, critique, process, trust, and more. Oh, and we coin a fun new term for designers.
Today we caught up once more with Jeremy Goldberg, a designer at Facebook working on Messenger and bots. We dig into designing for AI/bots, critique, process, trust, and more. Oh, and we coin a fun new term for designers.
nofull128123: Live @ Github (feat. Carolyn Zhang, Heather Phillips, Mo Woods & Diana Mounter) 74063c1c-d168-4112-aab0-0a57c57be6c4
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/126
This is it! Our first live episode recorded at GitHub in SF - thank you so much to GitHub for hosting and to everyone who was able to make it out! We had a blast in this episode talking with our four panelists about design mentorship, education, critique and more.
This is it! Our first live episode recorded at GitHub in SF - thank you so much to GitHub for hosting and to everyone who was able to make it out! We had a blast in this episode talking with our four panelists about design mentorship, education, critique and more.
If you weren't able to make it to the live show, you can catch the video on our Twitch stream. We'll be hosting more live events soon, so stay in touch on Twitter.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 20 Apr 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:13:54This is it! Our first live episode recorded at GitHub in SF - thank you so much to GitHub for hosting and to everyone who was able to make it out! We had a blast in this episode talking with our four panelists about design mentorship, education, critique and more.
This is it! Our first live episode recorded at GitHub in SF - thank you so much to GitHub for hosting and to everyone who was able to make it out! We had a blast in this episode talking with our four panelists about design mentorship, education, critique yesfull126122: Lookin' to Cookin' (feat. Josh Puckett & Justin Pervorse) 90200cdb-f6ad-4c3f-89e8-44b7c108d996
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Today we regrouped with the JPs - Justin Pervorse and Josh Puckett! We dig into cooking, definitions, titles, critique, management and so much more.
Today we regrouped with the JPs - Justin Pervorse and Josh Puckett! We dig into cooking, definitions, titles, critique, management and so much more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,200 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 18 Apr 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:18:15Today we regrouped with the JPs - Justin Pervorse and Josh Puckett! We dig into cooking, definitions, titles, critique, management and so much more.
Today we regrouped with the JPs - Justin Pervorse and Josh Puckett! We dig into cooking, definitions, titles, critique, management and so much more.
yesfull125121: Web Trauma (feat. Bill Labus and Benjamin De Cock)cdbc35f7-d02f-4f1c-91b9-5bdeced3f887
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Today we caught up with two members of the Stripe design team, Bill Labus and Benjamin De Cock. We dig into their roles as UI designers, collaborating in code, critique, process and tools at Stripe, working remotely, origin stories, and more.
Today we caught up with two members of the Stripe design team, Bill Labus and Benjamin De Cock. We dig into their roles as UI designers, collaborating in code, critique, process and tools at Stripe, working remotely, origin stories, and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,200 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 13 Apr 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:50Today we caught up with two members of the Stripe design team, Bill Labus and Benjamin De Cock. We dig into their roles as UI designers, collaborating in code, critique, process and tools at Stripe, working remotely, origin stories, and more.
Today we caught up with two members of the Stripe design team, Bill Labus and Benjamin De Cock. We dig into their roles as UI designers, collaborating in code, critique, process and tools at Stripe, working remotely, origin stories, and more.
yesfull124120: Shout Out, Mom! (feat. Adam Polselli) dc70b633-ff2f-420d-9bf6-4f4e44f58d24
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Today we caught up with Adam Polselli, a product designer and design lead at Dropbox. We dig into current projects at Dropbox, Adam's background, rejection and navigating a career path, hiring designers, what keeps Adam up at night and more.
Today we caught up with Adam Polselli, a product designer and design lead at Dropbox. We dig into current projects at Dropbox, Adam's background, rejection and navigating a career path, hiring designers, what keeps Adam up at night and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,200 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 11 Apr 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:15Today we caught up with Adam Polselli, a product designer and design lead at Dropbox. We dig into current projects at Dropbox, Adam's background, rejection and navigating a career path, hiring designers, what keeps Adam up at night and more.
Today we caught up with Adam Polselli, a product designer and design lead at Dropbox. We dig into current projects at Dropbox, Adam's background, rejection and navigating a career path, hiring designers, what keeps Adam up at night and more.
yesfull123119: Dead Sea Scrollbar (feat. Yaron Schoen)8793d957-5328-4cb9-a9d1-886f6fd12abe
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Today we caught up with Yaron Schoen, a designer at Compass living in New York. We dig into Yaron's background and path into design, the changing environment of client work, building style guides and shipping great work.
Today we caught up with Yaron Schoen, a designer at Compass living in New York. We dig into Yaron's background and path into design, the changing environment of client work, building style guides and shipping great work.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 06 Apr 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:13Today we caught up with Yaron Schoen, a designer at Compass living in New York. We dig into Yaron's background and path into design, the changing environment of client work, building style guides and shipping great work.
Today we caught up with Yaron Schoen, a designer at Compass living in New York. We dig into Yaron's background and path into design, the changing environment of client work, building style guides and shipping great work.
yesfull122118: The Helena Price™ (feat. Helena Price)6478432b-e360-4dcf-89a6-3fff75a52176
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/121
Today we were able to sit down with Helena Price, a photographer in SF who has been hard at work on the Techies Project (launching today!). In this show we dig into Techies, Helena's background in tech and path to becoming a full-time photographer, dealing with stagnation and more.
Today we were able to sit down with Helena Price, a photographer in SF who has been hard at work on the Techies Project (launching today!). In this show we dig into Techies, Helena's background in tech and path to becoming a full-time photographer, dealing with stagnation and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 4,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 04 Apr 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:53Today we were able to sit down with Helena Price, a photographer in SF who has been hard at work on the Techies Project (launching today!). In this show we dig into Techies, Helena's background in tech and path to becoming a full-time photographer, dealing with stagnation and more.
Today we were able to sit down with Helena Price, a photographer in SF who has been hard at work on the Techies Project (launching today!). In this show we dig into Techies, Helena's background in tech and path to becoming a full-time photographer, dealinyesfull121117: The Cool Tools (feat. Dylan Field) 27f1eb47-8543-41af-86ea-80d5c2f8e802
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/120
Today we caught up with Dylan Field, the CEO and co-founder of Figma. In this episode we dig into Dylan's background, design tools an Figma, internships, opinionated design, design education and more.
Today we caught up with Dylan Field, the CEO and co-founder of Figma. In this episode we dig into Dylan's background, design tools an Figma, internships, opinionated design, design education and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:02Today we caught up with Dylan Field, the CEO and co-founder of Figma. In this episode we dig into Dylan's background, design tools an Figma, internships, opinionated design, design education and more.
Today we caught up with Dylan Field, the CEO and co-founder of Figma. In this episode we dig into Dylan's background, design tools an Figma, internships, opinionated design, design education and more.
yesfull120116: At Least There's Catan (feat. Connor McSheffrey)93da5991-9ace-498a-9bb2-bb84228a7a27
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/119
Today we sat down with Connor McSheffrey, a photographer and designer in SF most recently at Dropbox and VSCO. We dig into his background in programming and freelancing, making the leap to SF, photography and more!
Today we sat down with Connor McSheffrey, a photographer and designer in SF most recently at Dropbox and VSCO. We dig into his background in programming and freelancing, making the leap to SF, photography and more!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 28 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:56Today we sat down with Connor McSheffrey, a photographer and designer in SF most recently at Dropbox and VSCO. We dig into his background in programming and freelancing, making the leap to SF, photography and more!
Today we sat down with Connor McSheffrey, a photographer and designer in SF most recently at Dropbox and VSCO. We dig into his background in programming and freelancing, making the leap to SF, photography and more!
yesfull119115: Puppies, People, 'Puters (feat. Kelly Sutton) f36dc6a7-1e13-4877-8ca5-ff88a6224778
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/118
Today we caught up with Kelly Sutton, a software engineer currently leading product at imgix who is well-known in the design community for co-founding Designer News. In this episode we dig into Kelly's background, learn how to deal with a company shutdown and the story of Designer News, discuss tips for managing ICs and more!
Today we caught up with Kelly Sutton, a software engineer currently leading product at imgix who is well-known in the design community for co-founding Designer News. In this episode we dig into Kelly's background, learn how to deal with a company shutdown and the story of Designer News, discuss tips for managing ICs and more!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 23 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:35Today we caught up with Kelly Sutton, a software engineer currently leading product at imgix who is well-known in the design community for co-founding Designer News. In this episode we dig into Kelly's background, learn how to deal with a company shutdown and the story of Designer News, discuss tips for managing ICs and more!
Today we caught up with Kelly Sutton, a software engineer currently leading product at imgix who is well-known in the design community for co-founding Designer News. In this episode we dig into Kelly's background, learn how to deal with a company shutdownyesfull118114: Coffee Road Show (feat. Linda Eliasen + Jon Gold)c89f28ab-e195-4165-9c00-cc9e4c5f92f6
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/117
Today we sat down with two previous guests and our good friends, Linda Eliasen and Jon Gold! We catch up on what these two have been working on, we dig into work culture and gendered pronouns, we explore design tools and working too late, and at the end we kept a special bonus segment where Brian defends the thing people hate most about Silicon Valley.
Today we sat down with two previous guests and our good friends, Linda Eliasen and Jon Gold! We catch up on what these two have been working on, we dig into work culture and gendered pronouns, we explore design tools and working too late, and at the end we kept a special bonus segment where Brian defends the thing people hate most about Silicon Valley.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 21 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:17:37Today we sat down with two previous guests and our good friends, Linda Eliasen and Jon Gold! We catch up on what these two have been working on, we dig into work culture and gendered pronouns, we explore design tools and working too late, and at the end we kept a special bonus segment where Brian defends the thing people hate most about Silicon Valley.
Today we sat down with two previous guests and our good friends, Linda Eliasen and Jon Gold! We catch up on what these two have been working on, we dig into work culture and gendered pronouns, we explore design tools and working too late, and at the end wyesfull117113: Artist Formerly Known As (feat. Jeff Smith) 5bd021d8-be47-4288-a7b3-26a9f0fcd99d
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/116
Today we caught up with our good friend Jeff Smith, a designer at Facebook, a shralper at heart, and an all-around amazing designer. We start off digging into Jeff's background but quickly start to uncover what makes a great manager, how to deal with imposter syndrome, filling in skill gaps, answering the eternal 1x vs 2x debate, and addressing the importance of visual design.
Today we caught up with our good friend Jeff Smith, a designer at Facebook, a shralper at heart, and an all-around amazing designer. We start off digging into Jeff's background but quickly start to uncover what makes a great manager, how to deal with imposter syndrome, filling in skill gaps, answering the eternal 1x vs 2x debate, and addressing the importance of visual design.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 16 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:59Today we caught up with our good friend Jeff Smith, a designer at Facebook, a shralper at heart, and an all-around amazing designer. We start off digging into Jeff's background but quickly start to uncover what makes a great manager, how to deal with imposter syndrome, filling in skill gaps, answering the eternal 1x vs 2x debate, and addressing the importance of visual design.
Today we caught up with our good friend Jeff Smith, a designer at Facebook, a shralper at heart, and an all-around amazing designer. We start off digging into Jeff's background but quickly start to uncover what makes a great manager, how to deal with impoyesfull116112: Turtleneck Tutorials (feat. Marshall Bock) f04786da-cff7-47ba-a5ae-6504b9e79403
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/115
Today we finally had the chance to catch Marshall Bock on a solo recording! We dig deeper into his background, dive into sketch tips and tricks, talk about grids and guides and how to build great cross-platform experiences.
Today we finally had the chance to catch Marshall Bock on a solo recording! We dig deeper into his background, dive into sketch tips and tricks, talk about grids and guides and how to build great cross-platform experiences.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 14 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:17:03Today we finally had the chance to catch Marshall Bock on a solo recording! We dig deeper into his background, dive into sketch tips and tricks, talk about grids and guides and how to build great cross-platform experiences.
Today we finally had the chance to catch Marshall Bock on a solo recording! We dig deeper into his background, dive into sketch tips and tricks, talk about grids and guides and how to build great cross-platform experiences.
yesfull115111: Claim to Flame (feat. Vicki Tan) 51d0afaf-153f-471f-bbb9-402093885410
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/114
Today we sat down with Vicki Tan, a designer here in SF working at Lyft and wearing all black. In this episode we get into Vicki's journey to design, crafting a better interview process, management and having successful one-on-ones, hustling, getting a first design job and more.
Today we sat down with Vicki Tan, a designer here in SF working at Lyft and wearing all black. In this episode we get into Vicki's journey to design, crafting a better interview process, management and having successful one-on-ones, hustling, getting a first design job and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:08:49Today we sat down with Vicki Tan, a designer here in SF working at Lyft and wearing all black. In this episode we get into Vicki's journey to design, crafting a better interview process, management and having successful one-on-ones, hustling, getting a first design job and more.
Today we sat down with Vicki Tan, a designer here in SF working at Lyft and wearing all black. In this episode we get into Vicki's journey to design, crafting a better interview process, management and having successful one-on-ones, hustling, getting a fiyesfull114110: MAMP Patient Zero (feat. Joey Banks) 8573a862-c123-46a8-9f64-cff7bb058935
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/113
Today we caught up with Joey Banks, a designer here in SF, previously at Scoot Networks. Joey is a self-described junior designer, and in today's show we dig into his journy in the industry, his next projects, what makes a good mentor, how to build your network and more.
Today we caught up with Joey Banks, a designer here in SF, previously at Scoot Networks. Joey is a self-described junior designer, and in today's show we dig into his journy in the industry, his next projects, what makes a good mentor, how to build your network and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:06:47Today we caught up with Joey Banks, a designer here in SF, previously at Scoot Networks. Joey is a self-described junior designer, and in today's show we dig into his journy in the industry, his next projects, what makes a good mentor, how to build your network and more.
Today we caught up with Joey Banks, a designer here in SF, previously at Scoot Networks. Joey is a self-described junior designer, and in today's show we dig into his journy in the industry, his next projects, what makes a good mentor, how to build your nyesfull113109: Vim Me Up, Scottie (feat. Dan Eden)cb53aae2-734a-451c-a280-ae65ae6fdbe2
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/112
Today we sat down with Daniel Eden, a design engineer at Dropbox. We dig briefly into Dan's background, talk about the relationship between designers and developers, writing CSS at scale, scratching your own itch and more.
Today we sat down with Daniel Eden, a design engineer at Dropbox. We dig briefly into Dan's background, talk about the relationship between designers and developers, writing CSS at scale, scratching your own itch and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:02:08Today we sat down with Daniel Eden, a design engineer at Dropbox. We dig briefly into Dan's background, talk about the relationship between designers and developers, writing CSS at scale, scratching your own itch and more.
Today we sat down with Daniel Eden, a design engineer at Dropbox. We dig briefly into Dan's background, talk about the relationship between designers and developers, writing CSS at scale, scratching your own itch and more.
yesfull112108: The Flopping Dead (feat. Brad Simpson) e35c5d8e-2832-4746-84c4-c826f822d1af
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/111
Today we caught up with the designer formerly known as Brad Simpson. Brad currently designs at Medium, but he comes from a highly technical hardware background at IDEO and MIT. We dig into Brad's transition from hardware/mechanical design to software design, the challenges of designing at Medium and more.
Today we caught up with the designer formerly known as Brad Simpson. Brad currently designs at Medium, but he comes from a highly technical hardware background at IDEO and MIT. We dig into Brad's transition from hardware/mechanical design to software design, the challenges of designing at Medium and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 29 Feb 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:02:41Today we caught up with the designer formerly known as Brad Simpson. Brad currently designs at Medium, but he comes from a highly technical hardware background at IDEO and MIT. We dig into Brad's transition from hardware/mechanical design to software design, the challenges of designing at Medium and more.
Today we caught up with the designer formerly known as Brad Simpson. Brad currently designs at Medium, but he comes from a highly technical hardware background at IDEO and MIT. We dig into Brad's transition from hardware/mechanical design to software desiyesfull111107: Just Enough Wax: LIVE @ Epicurrenceafb49065-b0f9-4da8-8cb1-eea3d4cf8a19
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/110
Today we have a very special, experimental episode of Design Details. On our last night of Epicurrence #3 we invited folks to come answer one of three questions; the result is a 28-guest mega-episode!
Today we have a very special, experimental episode of Design Details. On our last night of Epicurrence #3 we invited folks to come answer one of three questions; the result is a 28-guest mega-episode!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:55:01Today we have a very special, experimental episode of Design Details. On our last night of Epicurrence #3 we invited folks to come answer one of three questions; the result is a 28-guest mega-episode!
Today we have a very special, experimental episode of Design Details. On our last night of Epicurrence #3 we invited folks to come answer one of three questions; the result is a 28-guest mega-episode!
yesfull110106: Glorified Hustlers (feat. Mackey Saturday & Meg Robichaud)1c2579ed-e5f5-4e02-b739-6058e1a414ae
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/109
For our third Epicurrence episode we sat down with Mackey Saturday and Meg Robichaud. We catch up on their past year, branding and illustration work, how to navigate company politics, the way to get critique as a freelancer, and a handfull of listener questions at the end!
For our third Epicurrence episode we sat down with Mackey Saturday and Meg Robichaud. We catch up on their past year, branding and illustration work, how to navigate company politics, the way to get critique as a freelancer, and a handfull of listener questions at the end!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:59:29For our third Epicurrence episode we sat down with Mackey Saturday and Meg Robichaud. We catch up on their past year, branding and illustration work, how to navigate company politics, the way to get critique as a freelancer, and a handfull of listener questions at the end!
For our third Epicurrence episode we sat down with Mackey Saturday and Meg Robichaud. We catch up on their past year, branding and illustration work, how to navigate company politics, the way to get critique as a freelancer, and a handfull of listener queyesfull109105: Arbiter of Taste (feat. Ben Cline & Anson Schall) d4bb104d-e90c-42ed-9e9c-229c18bfaa6b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/108
In another Epicurrence recording of Design Details, we caught up with Ben Cline and Anson Schall of Rally Interactive. We dig into Rally's humble beginnings, the merit of design awards, how designers and developers work together, and the worst kind of client.
In another Epicurrence recording of Design Details, we caught up with Ben Cline and Anson Schall of Rally Interactive. We dig into Rally's humble beginnings, the merit of design awards, how designers and developers work together, and the worst kind of client.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 17 Feb 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:23In another Epicurrence recording of Design Details, we caught up with Ben Cline and Anson Schall of Rally Interactive. We dig into Rally's humble beginnings, the merit of design awards, how designers and developers work together, and the worst kind of client.
In another Epicurrence recording of Design Details, we caught up with Ben Cline and Anson Schall of Rally Interactive. We dig into Rally's humble beginnings, the merit of design awards, how designers and developers work together, and the worst kind of cliyesfull108104: All Good in the Hood (feat. Jen & Amy Hood)19fcafdf-88c3-49f5-89f7-ee9c0dba3bb3
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/107
In our first Epicurrence recording we caught up with the talented Amy and Jen Hood, founders of Hoodzpah Design. In this show we chat with the twins about their backgrounds as designers, work life balance, side projects, pricing and how to start a design business.
In our first Epicurrence recording we caught up with the talented Amy and Jen Hood, founders of Hoodzpah Design. In this show we chat with the twins about their backgrounds as designers, work life balance, side projects, pricing and how to start a design business.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:40In our first Epicurrence recording we caught up with the talented Amy and Jen Hood, founders of Hoodzpah Design. In this show we chat with the twins about their backgrounds as designers, work life balance, side projects, pricing and how to start a design business.
In our first Epicurrence recording we caught up with the talented Amy and Jen Hood, founders of Hoodzpah Design. In this show we chat with the twins about their backgrounds as designers, work life balance, side projects, pricing and how to start a design yesfull107103: Sacrifice for Pixels (feat. Drew Wilson & Dann Petty)8faa7c61-3939-42cd-8f27-862420ad710f
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/106
In another special roundtable episode of Design Details, we caught up with Drew Wilson and Dann Petty, the creators of the Valio Con and Epicurrence design conferences. We dig into the ethos of their creations, the hardest parts of pulling together a community, and what it takes to create a physical experience for hundreds of people.
In another special roundtable episode of Design Details, we caught up with Drew Wilson and Dann Petty, the creators of the Valio Con and Epicurrence design conferences. We dig into the ethos of their creations, the hardest parts of pulling together a community, and what it takes to create a physical experience for hundreds of people.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 10 Feb 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:18:50In another special roundtable episode of Design Details, we caught up with Drew Wilson and Dann Petty, the creators of the Valio Con and Epicurrence design conferences. We dig into the ethos of their creations, the hardest parts of pulling together a community, and what it takes to create a physical experience for hundreds of people.
In another special roundtable episode of Design Details, we caught up with Drew Wilson and Dann Petty, the creators of the Valio Con and Epicurrence design conferences. We dig into the ethos of their creations, the hardest parts of pulling together a commyesfull106102: Sick Ajax Skills (feat. Adam Michela)bff7974a-7252-42f0-ab12-f371b67fd527
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/105
This episode with Adam Michela was soopa fun; Adam is a designer at AirBnb, previously at Last, Facebook and Gowalla among others. We caught up to talk about Adam's background as a designer, building style guides at scale, the impact of engineering on user experience, and more.
This episode with Adam Michela was soopa fun; Adam is a designer at AirBnb, previously at Last, Facebook and Gowalla among others. We caught up to talk about Adam's background as a designer, building style guides at scale, the impact of engineering on user experience, and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 08 Feb 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:08:00This episode with Adam Michela was soopa fun; Adam is a designer at AirBnb, previously at Last, Facebook and Gowalla among others. We caught up to talk about Adam's background as a designer, building style guides at scale, the impact of engineering on user experience, and more.
This episode with Adam Michela was soopa fun; Adam is a designer at AirBnb, previously at Last, Facebook and Gowalla among others. We caught up to talk about Adam's background as a designer, building style guides at scale, the impact of engineering on useyesfull105101: Everyone's Thirsty (feat. Katie Zhu & Tara Mann) e00293c6-4e95-42f7-bee5-bbbe7338b5e1
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/104
In another roundtable episode of Design Details, we caught up with Katie Zhu and Tara Mann to chat about social media, personal brands, new media, storytelling and our favorite undiscovered apps!
In another roundtable episode of Design Details, we caught up with Katie Zhu and Tara Mann to chat about social media, personal brands, new media, storytelling and our favorite undiscovered apps!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 03 Feb 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:15:04In another roundtable episode of Design Details, we caught up with Katie Zhu and Tara Mann to chat about social media, personal brands, new media, storytelling and our favorite undiscovered apps!
In another roundtable episode of Design Details, we caught up with Katie Zhu and Tara Mann to chat about social media, personal brands, new media, storytelling and our favorite undiscovered apps!
yesfull104100: Goldilocks Fidelity (feat. Daniel Burka)ea43eba3-3a9e-4593-a69b-1a78465d9e76
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/103
Episode 100! We made it - thank you so much to everyone has listened to an episode, shared the show with a friend or reached out to us on Twitter this past year; we wouldn't be here without you. For this special episode we caught up with Daniel Burka to talk about his background, process, critique, what keeps him up at night and more. Enjoy!
Episode 100! We made it - thank you so much to everyone has listened to an episode, shared the show with a friend or reached out to us on Twitter this past year; we wouldn't be here without you. For this special episode we caught up with Daniel Burka to talk about his background, process, critique, what keeps him up at night and more. Enjoy!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
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Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:32Episode 100! We made it - thank you so much to everyone has listened to an episode, shared the show with a friend or reached out to us on Twitter this past year; we wouldn't be here without you. For this special episode we caught up with Daniel Burka to talk about his background, process, critique, what keeps him up at night and more. Enjoy!
Episode 100! We made it - thank you so much to everyone has listened to an episode, shared the show with a friend or reached out to us on Twitter this past year; we wouldn't be here without you. For this special episode we caught up with Daniel Burka to tyesfull10399: Internet Points (feat. Ian Silber) 92f97f1d-1df5-4e91-a3f4-95b717e54f71
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/102
Today we sat down with Ian Silber, a designer (and design manager!) at Instagram. We dig into his background, talk about taking bets on young designers, his key learnings in management, briefly diverge into cooking, and return back to his process for hiring at Instagram.
Today we sat down with Ian Silber, a designer (and design manager!) at Instagram. We dig into his background, talk about taking bets on young designers, his key learnings in management, briefly diverge into cooking, and return back to his process for hiring at Instagram.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:08:05Today we sat down with Ian Silber, a designer (and design manager!) at Instagram. We dig into his background, talk about taking bets on young designers, his key learnings in management, briefly diverge into cooking, and return back to his process for hiring at Instagram.
Today we sat down with Ian Silber, a designer (and design manager!) at Instagram. We dig into his background, talk about taking bets on young designers, his key learnings in management, briefly diverge into cooking, and return back to his process for hiriyesfull10298: Inhale the Flattery (feat. Marc Hemeon & Joshua Taylor) c144dad4-c17b-4c92-99bf-15e3951d32e9
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/101
For episode 98 we sat down with Marc Hemeon and Joshua Taylor to talk about their new company, Design Inc. We also dig into their biggest advice for young designers, what they would learn if they could start again, soul vs. ego and what it takes to surround yourself with the best people.
For episode 98 we sat down with Marc Hemeon and Joshua Taylor to talk about their new company, Design Inc. We also dig into their biggest advice for young designers, what they would learn if they could start again, soul vs. ego and what it takes to surround yourself with the best people.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
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Mon, 25 Jan 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:04:23For episode 98 we sat down with Marc Hemeon and Joshua Taylor to talk about their new company, Design Inc. We also dig into their biggest advice for young designers, what they would learn if they could start again, soul vs. ego and what it takes to surround yourself with the best people.
For episode 98 we sat down with Marc Hemeon and Joshua Taylor to talk about their new company, Design Inc. We also dig into their biggest advice for young designers, what they would learn if they could start again, soul vs. ego and what it takes to surrouyesfull10197: Eleven Month Itch (feat. Marshall Bock & Joshua Sortino)4defe49b-1908-4ee9-b8b0-b6df582fd539
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/100
In today's episode of Design Details we brought the Vicarious crew, Marshall Bock and Josh Sortino, over to have a round table discussion about design leadership. This is a different format from our usual shows, so ping us on Twitter @designdetailsfm with your thoughts and feedback!
In today's episode of Design Details we brought the Vicarious crew, Marshall Bock and Josh Sortino, over to have a round table discussion about design leadership. This is a different format from our usual shows, so ping us on Twitter @designdetailsfm with your thoughts and feedback!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
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Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:04:35In today's episode of Design Details we brought the Vicarious crew, Marshall Bock and Josh Sortino, over to have a round table discussion about design leadership. This is a different format from our usual shows, so ping us on Twitter @designdetailsfm with your thoughts and feedback!
In today's episode of Design Details we brought the Vicarious crew, Marshall Bock and Josh Sortino, over to have a round table discussion about design leadership. This is a different format from our usual shows, so ping us on Twitter @designdetailsfm withyesfull10096: Granola Mogul (feat. Kerem Suer)ea52c246-8c09-4444-a407-bdac1c068fea
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/99
Today we caught up with Kerem Suer, a product designer at Operator. We've been itching to chat with Kerem for the past year, and it was so fun to finally get to catch up! In this episode we talk about Kerem's background as a designer and sailor, career progression, side projects, and the dumbest domain names we've ever bought.
Today we caught up with Kerem Suer, a product designer at Operator. We've been itching to chat with Kerem for the past year, and it was so fun to finally get to catch up! In this episode we talk about Kerem's background as a designer and sailor, career progression, side projects, and the dumbest domain names we've ever bought.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 3,000 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 18 Jan 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:52Today we caught up with Kerem Suer, a product designer at Operator. We've been itching to chat with Kerem for the past year, and it was so fun to finally get to catch up! In this episode we talk about Kerem's background as a designer and sailor, career progression, side projects, and the dumbest domain names we've ever bought.
Today we caught up with Kerem Suer, a product designer at Operator. We've been itching to chat with Kerem for the past year, and it was so fun to finally get to catch up! In this episode we talk about Kerem's background as a designer and sailor, career pryesfull9995: Sandwich Artist (feat. Brian Benitez) 269681d3-852e-45ba-8eab-999b07ea5bae
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/98
For our first new recording in 2016 we caught up with Brian Benitez, a designer who built Collective Ray over the past 5 years and has just recently joined the team at Weebly. We chat about his origins as a designer, making the switch to Weebly, moving to SF and, of course, sandwich art.
For our first new recording in 2016 we caught up with Brian Benitez, a designer who built Collective Ray over the past 5 years and has just recently joined the team at Weebly. We chat about his origins as a designer, making the switch to Weebly, moving to SF and, of course, sandwich art.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 13 Jan 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:55:02For our first new recording in 2016 we caught up with Brian Benitez, a designer who built Collective Ray over the past 5 years and has just recently joined the team at Weebly. We chat about his origins as a designer, making the switch to Weebly, moving to SF and, of course, sandwich art.
For our first new recording in 2016 we caught up with Brian Benitez, a designer who built Collective Ray over the past 5 years and has just recently joined the team at Weebly. We chat about his origins as a designer, making the switch to Weebly, moving toyesfull9894: Best of 2015 - Part 40d5882cc-0c5b-4c2d-a0a3-9cf9eff89c88
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/96
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,700 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:57:51For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, nofull9693: Best of 2015 - Part 322e10480-6dce-45c8-9952-dfc3ed1ed06e
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/97
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,700 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 06 Jan 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:27For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, yesfull9792: Best of 2015 - Part 2ca4bd292-7466-4129-8f36-4655b1ff97ee
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/95
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,700 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 04 Jan 2016 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:16For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, nofull9591: Best of 2015 - Part 17aaf9da2-e02a-4b5a-bdfa-87cd588d3a63
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/94
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,700 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 30 Dec 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:21For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, and we'll be back with new interviews in 2016!
For the next two weeks we're taking some time off with our friends and family - to tide everyone over, we've compiled four episodes with some of our favorite clips of 2015. We hope you enjoy listening back and re-discovering some of our earliest content, yesfull9490: Master Yodan (feat. Dan Mall)605fb03a-77d5-4f12-b840-93683f204d75
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/93
In our last recorded guest episode of 2015, we were able to catch up with Dan Mall! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect episode to end our year - in this show Dan drops knowledge about freelancing, job titles, and helping people do the best work of their lives.
In our last recorded guest episode of 2015, we were able to catch up with Dan Mall! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect episode to end our year - in this show Dan drops knowledge about freelancing, job titles, and helping people do the best work of their lives.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,600 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 28 Dec 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:01In our last recorded guest episode of 2015, we were able to catch up with Dan Mall! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect episode to end our year - in this show Dan drops knowledge about freelancing, job titles, and helping people do the best work of their lives.
In our last recorded guest episode of 2015, we were able to catch up with Dan Mall! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect episode to end our year - in this show Dan drops knowledge about freelancing, job titles, and helping people do the best work of nofull9389: Sh**s & Gigs (feat. Justin Pervorse)9856a735-c72b-4dfd-97c0-d51e66bc5ec6
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/91
In this episode we caught up with Justin Pervorse, a designer and illustrator at Dropbox, and previously at MailChimp. We dig into Justin's backstory, making vinyl toys at MailChimp, creating a custom t-shirt deli shop at Dropbox and the worst parts about living in San Francisco.
In this episode we caught up with Justin Pervorse, a designer and illustrator at Dropbox, and previously at MailChimp. We dig into Justin's backstory, making vinyl toys at MailChimp, creating a custom t-shirt deli shop at Dropbox and the worst parts about living in San Francisco.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 23 Dec 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:50:22In this episode we caught up with Justin Pervorse, a designer and illustrator at Dropbox, and previously at MailChimp. We dig into Justin's backstory, making vinyl toys at MailChimp, creating a custom t-shirt deli shop at Dropbox and the worst parts about living in San Francisco.
In this episode we caught up with Justin Pervorse, a designer and illustrator at Dropbox, and previously at MailChimp. We dig into Justin's backstory, making vinyl toys at MailChimp, creating a custom t-shirt deli shop at Dropbox and the worst parts aboutyesfull9188: Deuces, Coding (feat. Katie Zhu)86ef4d28-ca58-4bc5-b786-34c43ce6612b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/92
This week we caught up with Katie Zhu, an engineer and product manager at Medium. We pick Katie's brain about product management, holacracy and organizational structure, exploring new products, email newsletters, imposter syndrome and more.
This week we caught up with Katie Zhu, an engineer and product manager at Medium. We pick Katie's brain about product management, holacracy and organizational structure, exploring new products, email newsletters, imposter syndrome and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 21 Dec 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:34This week we caught up with Katie Zhu, an engineer and product manager at Medium. We pick Katie's brain about product management, holacracy and organizational structure, exploring new products, email newsletters, imposter syndrome and more.
This week we caught up with Katie Zhu, an engineer and product manager at Medium. We pick Katie's brain about product management, holacracy and organizational structure, exploring new products, email newsletters, imposter syndrome and more.
yesfull9287: Chillustrations (feat. Meg Robichaud) 63cded3c-674f-4082-ae9a-49eb2e529a66
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In this episode we finally caught up with Meg Robichaud, a designer and illustrator traveling and freelancing around the world. We talk about her background as a creator, the nomad lifestyle, her illustration processes and some of her latest thoughts and writings.
In this episode we finally caught up with Meg Robichaud, a designer and illustrator traveling and freelancing around the world. We talk about her background as a creator, the nomad lifestyle, her illustration processes and some of her latest thoughts and writings.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 16 Dec 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:54:30In this episode we finally caught up with Meg Robichaud, a designer and illustrator traveling and freelancing around the world. We talk about her background as a creator, the nomad lifestyle, her illustration processes and some of her latest thoughts and writings.
In this episode we finally caught up with Meg Robichaud, a designer and illustrator traveling and freelancing around the world. We talk about her background as a creator, the nomad lifestyle, her illustration processes and some of her latest thoughts andnofull9086: Adult Recess (feat. Susan Lin) a499f901-e2cb-46d6-ad4d-0491df34916d
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/89
This week we caught up with Susan Lin, an artist, designer and coder building things over at Treehouse. In this episode we dig into Susan's background as a creative, her process as a designer and developer, how remote work and flat organizations can maximize productivity, and the value of building a personal brand.
This week we caught up with Susan Lin, an artist, designer and coder building things over at Treehouse. In this episode we dig into Susan's background as a creative, her process as a designer and developer, how remote work and flat organizations can maximize productivity, and the value of building a personal brand.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 14 Dec 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:43This week we caught up with Susan Lin, an artist, designer and coder building things over at Treehouse. In this episode we dig into Susan's background as a creative, her process as a designer and developer, how remote work and flat organizations can maximize productivity, and the value of building a personal brand.
This week we caught up with Susan Lin, an artist, designer and coder building things over at Treehouse. In this episode we dig into Susan's background as a creative, her process as a designer and developer, how remote work and flat organizations can maximyesfull8985: Lettering Liaison (feat. Tobias Frere-Jones) 2ef24c8c-c2cb-4b27-b7b9-92573e25a8bf
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/88
This is the last of our New York recordings with none-other than legendary type designer, Tobias Frere-Jones! Tobias recently released Mallory, his new company's first family, so the timing couldn't have been better. In this episode we learn about Tobias' design process, how he first became interested in type, and just what kind of details go into creating an entire family.
This is the last of our New York recordings with none-other than legendary type designer, Tobias Frere-Jones! Tobias recently released Mallory, his new company's first family, so the timing couldn't have been better. In this episode we learn about Tobias' design process, how he first became interested in type, and just what kind of details go into creating an entire family.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 09 Dec 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:50:40This is the last of our New York recordings with none-other than legendary type designer, Tobias Frere-Jones! Tobias recently released Mallory, his new company's first family, so the timing couldn't have been better. In this episode we learn about Tobias' design process, how he first became interested in type, and just what kind of details go into creating an entire family.
This is the last of our New York recordings with none-other than legendary type designer, Tobias Frere-Jones! Tobias recently released Mallory, his new company's first family, so the timing couldn't have been better. In this episode we learn about Tobias'nofull8884: Crochet Monotype (feat. Aaron Moodie)2bb689e9-062b-43d5-8ad7-34d6379c92a2
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/87
Last month while in New York City we got to catch up with Aaron Moodie, a product designer at Etsy. We pick his brain about hustling, portfolio advice, moving around the world for new jobs and the future of apps.
Last month while in New York City we got to catch up with Aaron Moodie, a product designer at Etsy. We pick his brain about hustling, portfolio advice, moving around the world for new jobs and the future of apps.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,300 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 07 Dec 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:02:27Last month while in New York City we got to catch up with Aaron Moodie, a product designer at Etsy. We pick his brain about hustling, portfolio advice, moving around the world for new jobs and the future of apps.
Last month while in New York City we got to catch up with Aaron Moodie, a product designer at Etsy. We pick his brain about hustling, portfolio advice, moving around the world for new jobs and the future of apps.
yesfull8783: It Depends (Live @Etsy, feat. Randy Hunt) 116722dc-afeb-4a1b-941e-935f40eb15ae
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A few weeks ago we flew to New York City to interview some of our favorite designers. On our first day in the city we had the chance to sit down with Randy Hunt, the VP of Design at Etsy, in front of the entire Etsy design team for a very special live episode! In this show we dig into some of the challenges Randy's facing as the design org continues to expand, his journey to becoming a designer, what keeps him awake at night, and much more.
A few weeks ago we flew to New York City to interview some of our favorite designers. On our first day in the city we had the chance to sit down with Randy Hunt, the VP of Design at Etsy, in front of the entire Etsy design team for a very special live episode! In this show we dig into some of the challenges Randy's facing as the design org continues to expand, his journey to becoming a designer, what keeps him awake at night, and much more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,400 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 02 Dec 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:48A few weeks ago we flew to New York City to interview some of our favorite designers. On our first day in the city we had the chance to sit down with Randy Hunt, the VP of Design at Etsy, in front of the entire Etsy design team for a very special live episode! In this show we dig into some of the challenges Randy's facing as the design org continues to expand, his journey to becoming a designer, what keeps him awake at night, and much more.
A few weeks ago we flew to New York City to interview some of our favorite designers. On our first day in the city we had the chance to sit down with Randy Hunt, the VP of Design at Etsy, in front of the entire Etsy design team for a very special live epinofull8682: Salt Boogers (feat. Charlie Waite) 9f38e666-981b-4533-ac64-036d1b813796
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/85
Today we sat down with Charlie Waite, a designer at GoPro who previously spent time designing at Focus Lab. We explore how design works at GoPro, the key differences between agency and product work, navigating work-life balance and working as a freelancer on the side.
Today we sat down with Charlie Waite, a designer at GoPro who previously spent time designing at Focus Lab. We explore how design works at GoPro, the key differences between agency and product work, navigating work-life balance and working as a freelancer on the side.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,400 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 30 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:04:14Today we sat down with Charlie Waite, a designer at GoPro who previously spent time designing at Focus Lab. We explore how design works at GoPro, the key differences between agency and product work, navigating work-life balance and working as a freelancer on the side.
Today we sat down with Charlie Waite, a designer at GoPro who previously spent time designing at Focus Lab. We explore how design works at GoPro, the key differences between agency and product work, navigating work-life balance and working as a freelanceryesfull8581: It's Complicated... (Live at Etsy, feat. Joel Califa, Jessica Harllee & Justin Edmund) e9f23c51-4ba6-4570-bcf6-e425031f1feb
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Last weekend we visited New York City to meet some of our favorite designers for Design Details! While we were there, we hosted our first-ever live meetup at the Etsy offices. More than 70 people came to catch up with Justin Edmund, Jessica Harllee and Joel Califa; we picked their brains about their journey, mistakes they've made, mentorship vs. coaching, learning new skills, and more - we even answered questions from the audience! Huge thanks to Aaron, Diana and Floris at Etsy for making this event possible; we can't wait to host our next meetup in San Francisco next year!
Last weekend we visited New York City to meet some of our favorite designers for Design Details! While we were there, we hosted our first-ever live meetup at the Etsy offices. More than 70 people came to catch up with Justin Edmund, Jessica Harllee and Joel Califa; we picked their brains about their journey, mistakes they've made, mentorship vs. coaching, learning new skills, and more - we even answered questions from the audience! Huge thanks to Aaron, Diana and Floris at Etsy for making this event possible; we can't wait to host our next meetup in San Francisco next year!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,300 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 25 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:18:08Last weekend we visited New York City to meet some of our favorite designers for Design Details! While we were there, we hosted our first-ever live meetup at the Etsy offices. More than 70 people came to catch up with Justin Edmund, Jessica Harllee and Joel Califa; we picked their brains about their journey, mistakes they've made, mentorship vs. coaching, learning new skills, and more - we even answered questions from the audience! Huge thanks to Aaron, Diana and Floris at Etsy for making this event possible; we can't wait to host our next meetup in San Francisco next year!
Last weekend we visited New York City to meet some of our favorite designers for Design Details! While we were there, we hosted our first-ever live meetup at the Etsy offices. More than 70 people came to catch up with Justin Edmund, Jessica Harllee and Joyesfull8480: Helvetica, Helvetica, Helvetica (feat. Jason Santa Maria) 00434eef-4dd7-46d9-9145-dcddf6c9b18e
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/83
Last weekend we visited New York City and caught up with one of our favorite designers, Jason Santa Maria. We pick his brain about process, mentorship and typography, and he walked us through his journey as a designer.
Last weekend we visited New York City and caught up with one of our favorite designers, Jason Santa Maria. We pick his brain about process, mentorship and typography, and he walked us through his journey as a designer.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,200 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 23 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:06:37Last weekend we visited New York City and caught up with one of our favorite designers, Jason Santa Maria. We pick his brain about process, mentorship and typography, and he walked us through his journey as a designer.
Last weekend we visited New York City and caught up with one of our favorite designers, Jason Santa Maria. We pick his brain about process, mentorship and typography, and he walked us through his journey as a designer.
yesfull8379: Fart Director (feat. Gene Ross)04879b6e-ae4a-4969-8d6c-184a32c108ef
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/82
Today we caught up with Gene Ross, a designer at Luxe currently NOT living in San Francisco. We picked Gene's brain about imposter syndrome, work life balance, his Runescape journey and coming to the west coast.
Today we caught up with Gene Ross, a designer at Luxe currently NOT living in San Francisco. We picked Gene's brain about imposter syndrome, work life balance, his Runescape journey and coming to the west coast.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,200 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:52:30Today we caught up with Gene Ross, a designer at Luxe currently NOT living in San Francisco. We picked Gene's brain about imposter syndrome, work life balance, his Runescape journey and coming to the west coast.
Today we caught up with Gene Ross, a designer at Luxe currently NOT living in San Francisco. We picked Gene's brain about imposter syndrome, work life balance, his Runescape journey and coming to the west coast.
yesfull8278: Bob Ross Petty (feat. Dann Petty)d11eac7e-d8bb-4017-af3c-c9922b6c062d
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/81
We've been waiting to chat with Dann Petty for months now, but finally after returning from Epicurrence No. 2 we made it happen! In this episode we chat about Dann's background as a designer, what's going on with Epicurrence, his advice for freelancers, and tips for young designers just getting started. If you enjoy this episode, go to Epicurrence.com and sign up to come hang out this February in Park City, Utah!
We've been waiting to chat with Dann Petty for months now, but finally after returning from Epicurrence No. 2 we made it happen! In this episode we chat about Dann's background as a designer, what's going on with Epicurrence, his advice for freelancers, and tips for young designers just getting started. If you enjoy this episode, go to Epicurrence.com and sign up to come hang out this February in Park City, Utah!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 2,200 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 16 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:59:30We've been waiting to chat with Dann Petty for months now, but finally after returning from Epicurrence No. 2 we made it happen! In this episode we chat about Dann's background as a designer, what's going on with Epicurrence, his advice for freelancers, and tips for young designers just getting started. If you enjoy this episode, go to Epicurrence.com and sign up to come hang out this February in Park City, Utah!
We've been waiting to chat with Dann Petty for months now, but finally after returning from Epicurrence No. 2 we made it happen! In this episode we chat about Dann's background as a designer, what's going on with Epicurrence, his advice for freelancers, ayesfull8177: Pegacorns (feat. Drew Wilson)4a0d18b4-db02-47ca-9b1b-1973bb3bc1ef
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/80
Today we sat down with Drew Wilson, a prolific designer, developer and product creator who recently moved to the Bay Area to build Plasso. We chat about Drew's background, how he builds so many products, taking risks and his observations on design in the valley.
Today we sat down with Drew Wilson, a prolific designer, developer and product creator who recently moved to the Bay Area to build Plasso. We chat about Drew's background, how he builds so many products, taking risks and his observations on design in the valley.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 1,900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 11 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:18Today we sat down with Drew Wilson, a prolific designer, developer and product creator who recently moved to the Bay Area to build Plasso. We chat about Drew's background, how he builds so many products, taking risks and his observations on design in the valley.
Today we sat down with Drew Wilson, a prolific designer, developer and product creator who recently moved to the Bay Area to build Plasso. We chat about Drew's background, how he builds so many products, taking risks and his observations on design in the nofull8076: Full Feltron (feat. Justin Edmund)81b0a15f-c5de-4690-bf99-1680f928bca9
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Today we sat down with Justin Edmund, a designer well known for his work at Pinterest over the last four years. We chat about his background in design, going to design school, what the Pinterest process is like, and how Justin is looking into the future of design.
Today we sat down with Justin Edmund, a designer well known for his work at Pinterest over the last four years. We chat about his background in design, going to design school, what the Pinterest process is like, and how Justin is looking into the future of design.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 1,900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:02Today we sat down with Justin Edmund, a designer well known for his work at Pinterest over the last four years. We chat about his background in design, going to design school, what the Pinterest process is like, and how Justin is looking into the future of design.
Today we sat down with Justin Edmund, a designer well known for his work at Pinterest over the last four years. We chat about his background in design, going to design school, what the Pinterest process is like, and how Justin is looking into the future oyesfull7975: Gitway Drug (feat. Brent Jackson) a61fa9f7-bcf0-4a6d-b16d-3d4f535915df
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Today we sat down with Brent Jackson aka jxnblk to talk about all things design and development! Brent is a prolific creator and we love his tools here at Spec - we chat with him about side projects, being a designer and a developer, building design systems and how he got his nickname.
Today we sat down with Brent Jackson aka jxnblk to talk about all things design and development! Brent is a prolific creator and we love his tools here at Spec - we chat with him about side projects, being a designer and a developer, building design systems and how he got his nickname.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 1,900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 04 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:48Today we sat down with Brent Jackson aka jxnblk to talk about all things design and development! Brent is a prolific creator and we love his tools here at Spec - we chat with him about side projects, being a designer and a developer, building design systems and how he got his nickname.
Today we sat down with Brent Jackson aka jxnblk to talk about all things design and development! Brent is a prolific creator and we love his tools here at Spec - we chat with him about side projects, being a designer and a developer, building design systenofull7874: Itchy Feet (feat. Diana Mounter)84c2871b-3ac0-45e1-9989-1ced7bd3746d
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In today's episode of Design Details we caught up with Diana Mounter, aka Broccolini. Diana is a designer at Etsy, and in this show we chat about her journey to Etsy, why git is a valuable tool for designers and the hardest part about onboarding new hires.
In today's episode of Design Details we caught up with Diana Mounter, aka Broccolini. Diana is a designer at Etsy, and in this show we chat about her journey to Etsy, why git is a valuable tool for designers and the hardest part about onboarding new hires.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 1,900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:08:56In today's episode of Design Details we caught up with Diana Mounter, aka Broccolini. Diana is a designer at Etsy, and in this show we chat about her journey to Etsy, why git is a valuable tool for designers and the hardest part about onboarding new hires.
In today's episode of Design Details we caught up with Diana Mounter, aka Broccolini. Diana is a designer at Etsy, and in this show we chat about her journey to Etsy, why git is a valuable tool for designers and the hardest part about onboarding new hiresnofull7773: Feedback Friends (feat. Katie Dill) 6a8ddbf6-3a80-485f-8073-decb42fd13f9
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This week we had the chance to sit down with Katie Dill, the head of experience design at Airbnb. We talked about her background as a designer, what she looks for in new hires, how designers can work more effectively with businesses, and the critique process used at Airbnb.
This week we had the chance to sit down with Katie Dill, the head of experience design at Airbnb. We talked about her background as a designer, what she looks for in new hires, how designers can work more effectively with businesses, and the critique process used at Airbnb.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 1,800 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 28 Oct 2015 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:48This week we had the chance to sit down with Katie Dill, the head of experience design at Airbnb. We talked about her background as a designer, what she looks for in new hires, how designers can work more effectively with businesses, and the critique process used at Airbnb.
This week we had the chance to sit down with Katie Dill, the head of experience design at Airbnb. We talked about her background as a designer, what she looks for in new hires, how designers can work more effectively with businesses, and the critique procnofull7672: No...Nope...Not At All (feat. Morgan Knutson) 3d9aae81-4e42-47c5-89fd-5f6f843cefbb
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Today we caught up with Morgan Knutson, a co-founder and designer at Shift, notable for his previous work at Dropbox and Google. In this episode we talk about what it takes to get hired as a designer, Morgan's background, working at Google, and how to get things done as a designer.
Today we caught up with Morgan Knutson, a co-founder and designer at Shift, notable for his previous work at Dropbox and Google. In this episode we talk about what it takes to get hired as a designer, Morgan's background, working at Google, and how to get things done as a designer.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 1,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 26 Oct 2015 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:53Today we caught up with Morgan Knutson, a co-founder and designer at Shift, notable for his previous work at Dropbox and Google. In this episode we talk about what it takes to get hired as a designer, Morgan's background, working at Google, and how to get things done as a designer.
Today we caught up with Morgan Knutson, a co-founder and designer at Shift, notable for his previous work at Dropbox and Google. In this episode we talk about what it takes to get hired as a designer, Morgan's background, working at Google, and how to getnofull7571: Tomb Braider (feat. Maykel Loomans) 4e8c1661-c2a2-4e88-931b-8cf39db991a6
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In today's episode we sat down with Maykel Loomans, a designer and developer currently working on search at Facebook and is notable for his previous work at Instagram. In this episode we chat about Maykel's background as a designer, working at scale, mentorship and more.
In today's episode we sat down with Maykel Loomans, a designer and developer currently working on search at Facebook and is notable for his previous work at Instagram. In this episode we chat about Maykel's background as a designer, working at scale, mentorship and more.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 1,500 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 21 Oct 2015 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:15:31In today's episode we sat down with Maykel Loomans, a designer and developer currently working on search at Facebook and is notable for his previous work at Instagram. In this episode we chat about Maykel's background as a designer, working at scale, mentorship and more.
In today's episode we sat down with Maykel Loomans, a designer and developer currently working on search at Facebook and is notable for his previous work at Instagram. In this episode we chat about Maykel's background as a designer, working at scale, mentyesfull7470: Nothing's Sacred, Not Even Goats (feat. Ash Huang) 2f8ed269-9944-47ee-9765-72d1428dafef
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For episode 70 we sat down with Ash Huang, an independent designer, illustrator and writer here in San Francisco. In the past Ash worked on brand design at Twitter, brand and product design at Pinterest, and has most recently published her own book, The Firesteel.
For episode 70 we sat down with Ash Huang, an independent designer, illustrator and writer here in San Francisco. In the past Ash worked on brand design at Twitter, brand and product design at Pinterest, and has most recently published her own book, The Firesteel.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:26For episode 70 we sat down with Ash Huang, an independent designer, illustrator and writer here in San Francisco. In the past Ash worked on brand design at Twitter, brand and product design at Pinterest, and has most recently published her own book, The Firesteel.
For episode 70 we sat down with Ash Huang, an independent designer, illustrator and writer here in San Francisco. In the past Ash worked on brand design at Twitter, brand and product design at Pinterest, and has most recently published her own book, The nofull7369: Epicurrence Live (feat. Dustin Senos + Haraldur Thorleifsson)451ec36a-46ae-4e6d-bd55-bf96a08cc836
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/72
Welcome to our first live episode of Design Details! We recorded this show last week at Epicurrence North Shore with Haraldur Thorleifsson and Dustin Senos - we dig into inspiration, mentorship, identifying potential and more. Let us know what you think of this live format on Twitter!
Welcome to our first live episode of Design Details! We recorded this show last week at Epicurrence North Shore with Haraldur Thorleifsson and Dustin Senos - we dig into inspiration, mentorship, identifying potential and more. Let us know what you think of this live format on Twitter!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 1,400 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 14 Oct 2015 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:57Welcome to our first live episode of Design Details! We recorded this show last week at Epicurrence North Shore with Haraldur Thorleifsson and Dustin Senos - we dig into inspiration, mentorship, identifying potential and more. Let us know what you think of this live format on Twitter!
Welcome to our first live episode of Design Details! We recorded this show last week at Epicurrence North Shore with Haraldur Thorleifsson and Dustin Senos - we dig into inspiration, mentorship, identifying potential and more. Let us know what you think onofull7268: Should Designers Cat? (feat. Trevor McNaughton + Katie Rinkevich)364fb315-f480-4b30-83d4-b771a9856de2
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/69
Today we had a very fun, very casual conversation with Katie Rinkevich and Trevor McNaughton, both product designers living here in San Francisco. We chat about A/B testing, accidentally becoming designers and the concept car method of designing products.
Today we had a very fun, very casual conversation with Katie Rinkevich and Trevor McNaughton, both product designers living here in San Francisco. We chat about A/B testing, accidentally becoming designers and the concept car method of designing products.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 1,400 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 12 Oct 2015 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:29Today we had a very fun, very casual conversation with Katie Rinkevich and Trevor McNaughton, both product designers living here in San Francisco. We chat about A/B testing, accidentally becoming designers and the concept car method of designing products.
Today we had a very fun, very casual conversation with Katie Rinkevich and Trevor McNaughton, both product designers living here in San Francisco. We chat about A/B testing, accidentally becoming designers and the concept car method of designing products.yesfull6967: Open the Kimono (feat. Soleio Cuervo)236c1c15-c495-4885-a501-f04872aa24b1
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Today we caught up with Soleio Cuervo, a designer, advisor and investor. He's well known for laying the groundwork of Facebook's early design team and, of course, his work on the original incarnation of the 'like' button. He currently advises many companies and startups in tech, and we had a blast digging into his stories and lessons learned!
Today we caught up with Soleio Cuervo, a designer, advisor and investor. He's well known for laying the groundwork of Facebook's early design team and, of course, his work on the original incarnation of the 'like' button. He currently advises many companies and startups in tech, and we had a blast digging into his stories and lessons learned!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 07 Oct 2015 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:27Today we caught up with Soleio Cuervo, a designer, advisor and investor. He's well known for laying the groundwork of Facebook's early design team and, of course, his work on the original incarnation of the 'like' button. He currently advises many companies and startups in tech, and we had a blast digging into his stories and lessons learned!
Today we caught up with Soleio Cuervo, a designer, advisor and investor. He's well known for laying the groundwork of Facebook's early design team and, of course, his work on the original incarnation of the 'like' button. He currently advises many companiyesfull7166: Kittenish (feat. Ryan Hoover)89166569-de96-4afc-8c44-0f26e91b91bb
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/70
For episode 66 we caught up with Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt. We get insights into PH's latest podcasting branch, building in public, what it's like designing and building Product Hunt, and some of the biggest mistakes Ryan sees people making.
For episode 66 we caught up with Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt. We get insights into PH's latest podcasting branch, building in public, what it's like designing and building Product Hunt, and some of the biggest mistakes Ryan sees people making.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 05 Oct 2015 05:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:06:18For episode 66 we caught up with Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt. We get insights into PH's latest podcasting branch, building in public, what it's like designing and building Product Hunt, and some of the biggest mistakes Ryan sees people making.
For episode 66 we caught up with Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt. We get insights into PH's latest podcasting branch, building in public, what it's like designing and building Product Hunt, and some of the biggest mistakes Ryan sees people makingnofull7065: Meatwad Flip-Flops (feat. Linda Eliasen) 79ea3fcf-08f8-419a-9825-6b26dfae1c94
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Today we sat down with Linda Eliasen to chat about the latest happenings in her career, what it was like illustrating for Cartoon Network and her favorite project at Dropbox. We also take the time to dig through Linda's journey as a designer leading up until now as she sets off on her next adventure.
Today we sat down with Linda Eliasen to chat about the latest happenings in her career, what it was like illustrating for Cartoon Network and her favorite project at Dropbox. We also take the time to dig through Linda's journey as a designer leading up until now as she sets off on her next adventure.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 30 Sep 2015 07:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:03Today we sat down with Linda Eliasen to chat about the latest happenings in her career, what it was like illustrating for Cartoon Network and her favorite project at Dropbox. We also take the time to dig through Linda's journey as a designer leading up until now as she sets off on her next adventure.
Today we sat down with Linda Eliasen to chat about the latest happenings in her career, what it was like illustrating for Cartoon Network and her favorite project at Dropbox. We also take the time to dig through Linda's journey as a designer leading up unnofull6864: Get Tricky (feat. Alli Dryer)a4c41fac-79a7-4c9d-acfd-32c6488354f4
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Today we caught up with Alli Dryer, a designer and architect working on the Twitter timeline. In this show we chat about Alli's background in design and architecture, what it's like to design at Twitter and what she's working on next.
Today we caught up with Alli Dryer, a designer and architect working on the Twitter timeline. In this show we chat about Alli's background in design and architecture, what it's like to design at Twitter and what she's working on next.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 28 Sep 2015 04:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:59Today we caught up with Alli Dryer, a designer and architect working on the Twitter timeline. In this show we chat about Alli's background in design and architecture, what it's like to design at Twitter and what she's working on next.
Today we caught up with Alli Dryer, a designer and architect working on the Twitter timeline. In this show we chat about Alli's background in design and architecture, what it's like to design at Twitter and what she's working on next.
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For episode 63 we sat down with Jon Lax, one of the design directors at Facebook overseeing the Utility Org. Jon is well-known for his writings during his time at Teehan+Lax, the design agency he co-founded with Geoff Teehan. In this show we talk about his work at Facebook, design culture, designing at scale, and of course, Jon's backstory as a designer.
For episode 63 we sat down with Jon Lax, one of the design directors at Facebook overseeing the Utility Org. Jon is well-known for his writings during his time at Teehan+Lax, the design agency he co-founded with Geoff Teehan. In this show we talk about his work at Facebook, design culture, designing at scale, and of course, Jon's backstory as a designer.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 23 Sep 2015 04:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:27:21For episode 63 we sat down with Jon Lax, one of the design directors at Facebook overseeing the Utility Org. Jon is well-known for his writings during his time at Teehan+Lax, the design agency he co-founded with Geoff Teehan. In this show we talk about his work at Facebook, design culture, designing at scale, and of course, Jon's backstory as a designer.
For episode 63 we sat down with Jon Lax, one of the design directors at Facebook overseeing the Utility Org. Jon is well-known for his writings during his time at Teehan+Lax, the design agency he co-founded with Geoff Teehan. In this show we talk about hiyesfull6662: Pencil Mileage (feat. Alice Lee)507aaff6-0a0d-4257-be71-73b0bc55ec85
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In today's episode we caught up with Alice Lee, a designer, illustrator and developer living in San Francisco. Alice is well-known for her work at Dropbox, illustrating for the New York Times, and her latest freelance work across a range of amazing companies. In this show we chat about her journey as a designer and illustrator, the story behind Dropbox and Carousel and the latest projects Alice is working on.
In today's episode we caught up with Alice Lee, a designer, illustrator and developer living in San Francisco. Alice is well-known for her work at Dropbox, illustrating for the New York Times, and her latest freelance work across a range of amazing companies. In this show we chat about her journey as a designer and illustrator, the story behind Dropbox and Carousel and the latest projects Alice is working on.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:00:37In today's episode we caught up with Alice Lee, a designer, illustrator and developer living in San Francisco. Alice is well-known for her work at Dropbox, illustrating for the New York Times, and her latest freelance work across a range of amazing companies. In this show we chat about her journey as a designer and illustrator, the story behind Dropbox and Carousel and the latest projects Alice is working on.
In today's episode we caught up with Alice Lee, a designer, illustrator and developer living in San Francisco. Alice is well-known for her work at Dropbox, illustrating for the New York Times, and her latest freelance work across a range of amazing compannofull6561: State of Louisville (feat. Josh Puckett)1aedbeb5-e1fe-4bd6-bffd-ad53f3438c93
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In today's show we caught up with Josh Puckett, a designer and developer living in Palo Alto. We talk about Josh's journey at Dropbox and what it was like to build Carousel, how he manages to make so many apps, the current state of design tools, and the world of freelance designing. Stick around after the show to hear our 30 minutes of bonus conversation about the latest Apple event!
In today's show we caught up with Josh Puckett, a designer and developer living in Palo Alto. We talk about Josh's journey at Dropbox and what it was like to build Carousel, how he manages to make so many apps, the current state of design tools, and the world of freelance designing. Stick around after the show to hear our 30 minutes of bonus conversation about the latest Apple event!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 16 Sep 2015 04:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:26:34In today's show we caught up with Josh Puckett, a designer and developer living in Palo Alto. We talk about Josh's journey at Dropbox and what it was like to build Carousel, how he manages to make so many apps, the current state of design tools, and the world of freelance designing. Stick around after the show to hear our 30 minutes of bonus conversation about the latest Apple event!
In today's show we caught up with Josh Puckett, a designer and developer living in Palo Alto. We talk about Josh's journey at Dropbox and what it was like to build Carousel, how he manages to make so many apps, the current state of design tools, and the wnofull6460: One Big Wrist Button (feat. Ayaka Nonaka and Sam Soffes) c98d9ed4-cc8e-4485-9b4c-6490f33a467f
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In this episode we sat down with Ayaka Nonaka and Sam Soffes to deconstruct the new Apple announcements from last week. We dig through each product and talk about the design and development implications we can expect in the future!
In this episode we sat down with Ayaka Nonaka and Sam Soffes to deconstruct the new Apple announcements from last week. We dig through each product and talk about the design and development implications we can expect in the future!
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 900 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 14 Sep 2015 07:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:24In this episode we sat down with Ayaka Nonaka and Sam Soffes to deconstruct the new Apple announcements from last week. We dig through each product and talk about the design and development implications we can expect in the future!
In this episode we sat down with Ayaka Nonaka and Sam Soffes to deconstruct the new Apple announcements from last week. We dig through each product and talk about the design and development implications we can expect in the future!
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For episode 59 we caught up with Tara Mann, a product designer and sneaker collector currently making things at Twitter. In this show we dig into Tara's background and discuss what it means to grow as a new designer. We also chat about the recent Google rebrand, entrepreneurial thought leaders and design school.
For episode 59 we caught up with Tara Mann, a product designer and sneaker collector currently making things at Twitter. In this show we dig into Tara's background and discuss what it means to grow as a new designer. We also chat about the recent Google rebrand, entrepreneurial thought leaders and design school.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 800 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 09 Sep 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:58:39For episode 59 we caught up with Tara Mann, a product designer and sneaker collector currently making things at Twitter. In this show we dig into Tara's background and discuss what it means to grow as a new designer. We also chat about the recent Google rebrand, entrepreneurial thought leaders and design school.
For episode 59 we caught up with Tara Mann, a product designer and sneaker collector currently making things at Twitter. In this show we dig into Tara's background and discuss what it means to grow as a new designer. We also chat about the recent Google rnofull6258: Fat Cat Cat Chat (feat. Kyle Meyer and Charlie Deets) 1a9b8a4f-3f81-400b-ae36-212df7180615
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In this episode we caught up with Kyle Meyer and Charlie Deets, two product designers that have a huge range of experience in the design and development world. We chat about design at Facebook, remote working, unsolicited redesigns and the power of sound.
In this episode we caught up with Kyle Meyer and Charlie Deets, two product designers that have a huge range of experience in the design and development world. We chat about design at Facebook, remote working, unsolicited redesigns and the power of sound.
Come chat with us in our new Slack team! Over 750 designers and developers have already joined our team, chatting about the latest tools and news in the design world. Each week we also host a community critique with a special guest host. To join our team visit our Slack invite page and we'll send you an invitation!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 07 Sep 2015 01:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:38In this episode we caught up with Kyle Meyer and Charlie Deets, two product designers that have a huge range of experience in the design and development world. We chat about design at Facebook, remote working, unsolicited redesigns and the power of sound.
In this episode we caught up with Kyle Meyer and Charlie Deets, two product designers that have a huge range of experience in the design and development world. We chat about design at Facebook, remote working, unsolicited redesigns and the power of sound.yesfull6157: DubDubDub (feat. Robin and Roxane Clediere)e0a7c607-bcd6-421b-befe-2ec73da835db
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In this episode, we hung out with Robin and Roxane Clediere. They're a pair of French designers who not only are married, but work together on design projects. We discussed working together as a couple, joining Facebook, and moving from a small town in France to San Francisco.
In this episode, we hung out with Robin and Roxane Clediere. They're a pair of French designers who not only are married, but work together on design projects. We discussed working together as a couple, joining Facebook, and moving from a small town in France to San Francisco.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers and our first new show, Immutable! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm and @immutablefm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 02 Sep 2015 06:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:08:53In this episode, we hung out with Robin and Roxane Clediere. They're a pair of French designers who not only are married, but work together on design projects. We discussed working together as a couple, joining Facebook, and moving from a small town in France to San Francisco.
In this episode, we hung out with Robin and Roxane Clediere. They're a pair of French designers who not only are married, but work together on design projects. We discussed working together as a couple, joining Facebook, and moving from a small town in Fryesfull6056: Lego Bits (feat. Adam Morse) b601bb9a-c665-450f-bf80-52decaa8b720
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/59
In this episode we sat down with Adam Morse, aka mrmrs, a front-end developer and designer. Adam shares his knowledge of building systems and making the internet better.
In this episode we sat down with Adam Morse, aka mrmrs, a front-end developer and designer. Adam shares his knowledge of building systems and making the internet better.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:58:09In this episode we sat down with Adam Morse, aka mrmrs, a front-end developer and designer. Adam shares his knowledge of building systems and making the internet better.
In this episode we sat down with Adam Morse, aka mrmrs, a front-end developer and designer. Adam shares his knowledge of building systems and making the internet better.
yesfull5955: Wizards (feat. Wilson Miner and Ryan Sims)353f8ed6-80ed-4b49-871b-aa40c64029a8
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They're back! In this episode we sat down with Wilson Miner and Ryan Sims to chat about their latest adventures in design, Apple Music, design collaboration and job transitions.
They're back! In this episode we sat down with Wilson Miner and Ryan Sims to chat about their latest adventures in design, Apple Music, design collaboration and job transitions.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 26 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:08:58They're back! In this episode we sat down with Wilson Miner and Ryan Sims to chat about their latest adventures in design, Apple Music, design collaboration and job transitions.
They're back! In this episode we sat down with Wilson Miner and Ryan Sims to chat about their latest adventures in design, Apple Music, design collaboration and job transitions.
yesfull5754: Cute Puppy Syndrome (feat. Jacob Thornton)49a2b18f-4b33-4159-8275-59ea518ab7de
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/56
Today we sat down with Jacob Thornton, co-founder of Bootstrap and previously an engineer at Twitter and Medium. Jacob tells us all about his magical experience with Snoop Dogg, the history of CSS and the free software movement.
Today we sat down with Jacob Thornton, co-founder of Bootstrap and previously an engineer at Twitter and Medium. Jacob tells us all about his magical experience with Snoop Dogg, the history of CSS and the free software movement.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 24 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:25Today we sat down with Jacob Thornton, co-founder of Bootstrap and previously an engineer at Twitter and Medium. Jacob tells us all about his magical experience with Snoop Dogg, the history of CSS and the free software movement.
Today we sat down with Jacob Thornton, co-founder of Bootstrap and previously an engineer at Twitter and Medium. Jacob tells us all about his magical experience with Snoop Dogg, the history of CSS and the free software movement.
yesfull5653: Solving the Shout Problem (feat. Sahil Lavingia)9274496f-f284-4af5-8f32-88889c0b7efb
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/55
Today we caught up with Sahil Lavingia, the founder and CEO at Gumroad. We chat about building an audience online, the challenges of being a designer, engineer and founder, and what the hiring process looks like at Gumroad.
Today we caught up with Sahil Lavingia, the founder and CEO at Gumroad. We chat about building an audience online, the challenges of being a designer, engineer and founder, and what the hiring process looks like at Gumroad.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 19 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:47Today we caught up with Sahil Lavingia, the founder and CEO at Gumroad. We chat about building an audience online, the challenges of being a designer, engineer and founder, and what the hiring process looks like at Gumroad.
Today we caught up with Sahil Lavingia, the founder and CEO at Gumroad. We chat about building an audience online, the challenges of being a designer, engineer and founder, and what the hiring process looks like at Gumroad.
nofull5552: Save the Prototype (feat. Malthe Sigurdsson)893f80b3-a09d-44ba-b58e-4593009cbde8
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/54
Today we sat down with Malthe Sigurdsson, the current Head of Design at Stripe. Before joining Stripe, Malthe was the VP of Product at Rdio, and before that he was the Creative Director at Skype. In this episode we dig into Malthe's journey through these amazing companies, diving deep into hiring and scaling design teams and how to think like a product designer.
Today we sat down with Malthe Sigurdsson, the current Head of Design at Stripe. Before joining Stripe, Malthe was the VP of Product at Rdio, and before that he was the Creative Director at Skype. In this episode we dig into Malthe's journey through these amazing companies, diving deep into hiring and scaling design teams and how to think like a product designer.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 17 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:59:07Today we sat down with Malthe Sigurdsson, the current Head of Design at Stripe. Before joining Stripe, Malthe was the VP of Product at Rdio, and before that he was the Creative Director at Skype. In this episode we dig into Malthe's journey through these amazing companies, diving deep into hiring and scaling design teams and how to think like a product designer.
Today we sat down with Malthe Sigurdsson, the current Head of Design at Stripe. Before joining Stripe, Malthe was the VP of Product at Rdio, and before that he was the Creative Director at Skype. In this episode we dig into Malthe's journey through these nofull5451: Dopesick (feat. Marshall Bock and Sam Soffes) b1f4d843-009e-409a-a1d1-7d368c388251
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/53
It's teaser time! This episode we caught up with Sam Soffes and Marshall Bock, two upcoming hosts on the Spec Network! In this show we chat about the future of Spec and dive deep into some Sketch pro tips.
It's teaser time! This episode we caught up with Sam Soffes and Marshall Bock, two upcoming hosts on the Spec Network! In this show we chat about the future of Spec and dive deep into some Sketch pro tips.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:40It's teaser time! This episode we caught up with Sam Soffes and Marshall Bock, two upcoming hosts on the Spec Network! In this show we chat about the future of Spec and dive deep into some Sketch pro tips.
It's teaser time! This episode we caught up with Sam Soffes and Marshall Bock, two upcoming hosts on the Spec Network! In this show we chat about the future of Spec and dive deep into some Sketch pro tips.
nofull5350: #FF00FF (feat. Steph Monette and Liam Campbell) f245bc89-7051-4bc1-a6ae-af07bd2231ce
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/52
For our 50th episode we sat down with Steph Monette and Liam Campbell, developers at Mule Design, to chat about CSS, startups versus agencies and the state of tech in San Francisco.
For our 50th episode we sat down with Steph Monette and Liam Campbell, developers at Mule Design, to chat about CSS, startups versus agencies and the state of tech in San Francisco.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 10 Aug 2015 10:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:02:22For our 50th episode we sat down with Steph Monette and Liam Campbell, developers at Mule Design, to chat about CSS, startups versus agencies and the state of tech in San Francisco.
For our 50th episode we sat down with Steph Monette and Liam Campbell, developers at Mule Design, to chat about CSS, startups versus agencies and the state of tech in San Francisco.
yesfull5249: Space Dinosaurs (feat. Anand Sharma) 43a0394b-930d-425c-b02d-46dfc804d564
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/51
Today we sat down with Anand Sharma, founder of Gyroscope and an insanely-talented designer/developer. We caught up about his work on Gyroscope, the future of health tracking and how the quantified self is changing the world.
Today we sat down with Anand Sharma, founder of Gyroscope and an insanely-talented designer/developer. We caught up about his work on Gyroscope, the future of health tracking and how the quantified self is changing the world.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 05 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:57:43Today we sat down with Anand Sharma, founder of Gyroscope and an insanely-talented designer/developer. We caught up about his work on Gyroscope, the future of health tracking and how the quantified self is changing the world.
Today we sat down with Anand Sharma, founder of Gyroscope and an insanely-talented designer/developer. We caught up about his work on Gyroscope, the future of health tracking and how the quantified self is changing the world.
nofull5148: Switzerland of Tumblr (feat. Floris Dekker)d21b0ade-d9b8-487f-8802-9ce3d0bc80ab
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Happy Monday! Today we caught up with Floris Dekker, senior design manager at Etsy and founder of Little Big Details! In this show we chat about Little Big Details, management as a design problem, gardening and what Floris is excited about in the world of design.
Happy Monday! Today we caught up with Floris Dekker, senior design manager at Etsy and founder of Little Big Details! In this show we chat about Little Big Details, management as a design problem, gardening and what Floris is excited about in the world of design.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:05:18Happy Monday! Today we caught up with Floris Dekker, senior design manager at Etsy and founder of Little Big Details! In this show we chat about Little Big Details, management as a design problem, gardening and what Floris is excited about in the world of design.
Happy Monday! Today we caught up with Floris Dekker, senior design manager at Etsy and founder of Little Big Details! In this show we chat about Little Big Details, management as a design problem, gardening and what Floris is excited about in the world ofnofull5047: Symmetrical Sandwich (feat. Mark Otto) a37cf55f-0354-4a22-8d72-4989ca79c3e6
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Today we caught up with Mark Otto, the creator of Bootstrap and designer at GitHub. We go deep into the CSS/front-end world on this one, we hope you enjoy listening!
Today we caught up with Mark Otto, the creator of Bootstrap and designer at GitHub. We go deep into the CSS/front-end world on this one, we hope you enjoy listening!
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 29 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:30Today we caught up with Mark Otto, the creator of Bootstrap and designer at GitHub. We go deep into the CSS/front-end world on this one, we hope you enjoy listening!
Today we caught up with Mark Otto, the creator of Bootstrap and designer at GitHub. We go deep into the CSS/front-end world on this one, we hope you enjoy listening!
nofull4946: It Started With Neopets (feat. Joshua Sortino)3260fa89-7aa8-4f23-b6d9-5041c7163be5
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Today we caught up with Josh Sortino, designer at Teespring, startup advisor and photographer. We chat about design and communication, the design world in San Francisco, photography and how designers can get a seat at the table.
Today we caught up with Josh Sortino, designer at Teespring, startup advisor and photographer. We chat about design and communication, the design world in San Francisco, photography and how designers can get a seat at the table.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:30Today we caught up with Josh Sortino, designer at Teespring, startup advisor and photographer. We chat about design and communication, the design world in San Francisco, photography and how designers can get a seat at the table.
Today we caught up with Josh Sortino, designer at Teespring, startup advisor and photographer. We chat about design and communication, the design world in San Francisco, photography and how designers can get a seat at the table.
yesfull4845: Year of the Snail (feat. Elle Luna) 93fc8a25-98de-4b6e-920c-bc871481a69c
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It's time for a break from the normal conversations we have here on Design Details; today we stepped back to try and see the bigger picture with Elle Luna. Elle is a writer, designer, artist, entrepreneur and life adventurer, and in this episode she helps us navigate some of the bigger questions in our lives and in our careers.
It's time for a break from the normal conversations we have here on Design Details; today we stepped back to try and see the bigger picture with Elle Luna. Elle is a writer, designer, artist, entrepreneur and life adventurer, and in this episode she helps us navigate some of the bigger questions in our lives and in our careers.
If you missed it, we recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:37It's time for a break from the normal conversations we have here on Design Details; today we stepped back to try and see the bigger picture with Elle Luna. Elle is a writer, designer, artist, entrepreneur and life adventurer, and in this episode she helps us navigate some of the bigger questions in our lives and in our careers.
It's time for a break from the normal conversations we have here on Design Details; today we stepped back to try and see the bigger picture with Elle Luna. Elle is a writer, designer, artist, entrepreneur and life adventurer, and in this episode she helpsnofull4744: Everything is a Beta (feat. Haraldur Thorleifsson)8da1ad76-de0d-4df4-9806-5e934a3743d1
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For episode 44 we caught up with Haraldur Thorleifsson, a designer and agency founder leading the amazing team at UENO. In this show we chat about Haraldur's background and journey to starting UENO, the state of web design, Apple Watch, burnout and more.
For episode 44 we caught up with Haraldur Thorleifsson, a designer and agency founder leading the amazing team at UENO. In this show we chat about Haraldur's background and journey to starting UENO, the state of web design, Apple Watch, burnout and more.
We recently announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 20 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:25For episode 44 we caught up with Haraldur Thorleifsson, a designer and agency founder leading the amazing team at UENO. In this show we chat about Haraldur's background and journey to starting UENO, the state of web design, Apple Watch, burnout and more.
For episode 44 we caught up with Haraldur Thorleifsson, a designer and agency founder leading the amazing team at UENO. In this show we chat about Haraldur's background and journey to starting UENO, the state of web design, Apple Watch, burnout and more.
yesfull4643: Freedom Juice (feat. Jon Gold)99efa572-d502-42cc-8c73-d982e039836d
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/45
Today we caught up with Jon Gold, an immensely talented and thoughtful designer making things at The Grid. In this show we chat about functional CSS, skeuomorphism and aesthetics, going to design school and the latest products from Apple.
Today we caught up with Jon Gold, an immensely talented and thoughtful designer making things at The Grid. In this show we chat about functional CSS, skeuomorphism and aesthetics, going to design school and the latest products from Apple.
Last week we also announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:16:01Today we caught up with Jon Gold, an immensely talented and thoughtful designer making things at The Grid. In this show we chat about functional CSS, skeuomorphism and aesthetics, going to design school and the latest products from Apple.
Today we caught up with Jon Gold, an immensely talented and thoughtful designer making things at The Grid. In this show we chat about functional CSS, skeuomorphism and aesthetics, going to design school and the latest products from Apple.
yesfull4542: Lonely T-Rex (feat. Sebastien Gabriel and Jean-Marc Denis)16493d91-653f-4003-b811-2b73c1ae2f49
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/44
This week we finally caught up with our friends at Google, Jean-Marc Denis and Sebastien Gabriel. In this episode we chat Material Design, designing invisible interfaces, current design tools and moving from France to the US.
This week we finally caught up with our friends at Google, Jean-Marc Denis and Sebastien Gabriel. In this episode we chat Material Design, designing invisible interfaces, current design tools and moving from France to the US.
Last week we also announced Spec, a new podcast network for designers and developers! We hope you'll check it out and follow @specfm on Twitter for new shows and updates!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:14:27This week we finally caught up with our friends at Google, Jean-Marc Denis and Sebastien Gabriel. In this episode we chat Material Design, designing invisible interfaces, current design tools and moving from France to the US.
This week we finally caught up with our friends at Google, Jean-Marc Denis and Sebastien Gabriel. In this episode we chat Material Design, designing invisible interfaces, current design tools and moving from France to the US.
nofull4441: Heart For You (feat. Marshall Bock and Michael Schultz)04e97f70-644d-4072-82e0-2a966a00ea05
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/43
It's been a week since Apple Music launched giving us the perfect reason to have a round-table discussion about the new app with Marshall Bock and Michael Schultz. We bounce around this episode sharing our thoughts on Apple Music and streaming services in general - we hope you have fun listening!
It's been a week since Apple Music launched giving us the perfect reason to have a round-table discussion about the new app with Marshall Bock and Michael Schultz. We bounce around this episode sharing our thoughts on Apple Music and streaming services in general - we hope you have fun listening!
You all got us nominated for Podcast of the Year at The Net Awards! If you can spare the time, we would very much appreciate if you would vote for us, or share the show with a friend!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:27:44It's been a week since Apple Music launched giving us the perfect reason to have a round-table discussion about the new app with Marshall Bock and Michael Schultz. We bounce around this episode sharing our thoughts on Apple Music and streaming services in general - we hope you have fun listening!
It's been a week since Apple Music launched giving us the perfect reason to have a round-table discussion about the new app with Marshall Bock and Michael Schultz. We bounce around this episode sharing our thoughts on Apple Music and streaming services inyesfull4340: Ace of Bass (feat. Gabe Valdivia and Kyle Ryan)1b166f13-ed4a-47ad-bf8d-7f4c864b30ee
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/42
Today we sat down with Gabe Valdivia and Kyle Ryan to talk about design at Facebook, the progress of their side project, Peek, and the value of obviousness in design.
Today we sat down with Gabe Valdivia and Kyle Ryan to talk about design at Facebook, the progress of their side project, Peek, and the value of obviousness in design.
You all got us nominated for Podcast of the Year at The Net Awards! If you can spare the time, we would very much appreciate if you would vote for us, or share the show with a friend!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
Sponsors:
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Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:36Today we sat down with Gabe Valdivia and Kyle Ryan to talk about design at Facebook, the progress of their side project, Peek, and the value of obviousness in design.
Today we sat down with Gabe Valdivia and Kyle Ryan to talk about design at Facebook, the progress of their side project, Peek, and the value of obviousness in design.
yesfull4239: YoTube (feat. Mike Essl)e2e7baa1-e600-4311-a137-aa80aa5e1f88
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/41
On this episode we caught up with Mike Essl: designer, artist, Mr. T memorabilia collector. We talk about Mike's personal story as a designer, Cooper Union, and yes, we chat comics.
On this episode we caught up with Mike Essl: designer, artist, Mr. T memorabilia collector. We talk about Mike's personal story as a designer, Cooper Union, and yes, we chat comics.
You all got us nominated for Podcast of the Year at The Net Awards! If you can spare the time, we would very much appreciate if you would vote for us, or share the show with a friend!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 01 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:19:15On this episode we caught up with Mike Essl: designer, artist, Mr. T memorabilia collector. We talk about Mike's personal story as a designer, Cooper Union, and yes, we chat comics.
On this episode we caught up with Mike Essl: designer, artist, Mr. T memorabilia collector. We talk about Mike's personal story as a designer, Cooper Union, and yes, we chat comics.
nofull4138: Electronic Parties (feat. Geoff Teehan)d1e351dc-18b9-4733-ae92-e7f1ae265936
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/40
For episode 38, we were joined by Geoff Teehan, a super-talented Canadian designer who is at least partially responsible for several of our favorite products. He has not only worked on some amazing projects for companies like Medium, Google, and now Facebook - he has also built some really great resources for designers.
For episode 38, we were joined by Geoff Teehan, a super-talented Canadian designer who is at least partially responsible for several of our favorite products. He has not only worked on some amazing projects for companies like Medium, Google, and now Facebook - he has also built some really great resources for designers.
You all got us nominated for Podcast of the Year at The Net Awards! If you can spare the time, we would very much appreciate if you would vote for us, or share the show with a friend!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
Sponsors:
Iconfinder - Use promo code 'ROBOT' for 50% off your first month of Iconfinder Pro!
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Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:08:47For episode 38, we were joined by Geoff Teehan, a super-talented Canadian designer who is at least partially responsible for several of our favorite products. He has not only worked on some amazing projects for companies like Medium, Google, and now Facebook - he has also built some really great resources for designers.
For episode 38, we were joined by Geoff Teehan, a super-talented Canadian designer who is at least partially responsible for several of our favorite products. He has not only worked on some amazing projects for companies like Medium, Google, and now Facebyesfull4037: Crisper Articulation (feat. Julie Zhuo)948e96fd-3385-4e70-a8d1-7ad07402d810
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/39
For episode 37, we were lucky enough to get to spend some time with Julie Zhuo! We're both huge fans of her writing on Medium and the way she thinks about design and especially that she shares that with the entire community.
For episode 37, we were lucky enough to get to spend some time with Julie Zhuo! We're both huge fans of her writing on Medium and the way she thinks about design and especially that she shares that with the entire community.
Speaking of sharing with the community, you all got us nominated for Podcast of the Year at The Net Awards! If you can spare the time, we would very much appreciate if you would vote for us, or share the show with a friend!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 24 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:56:12For episode 37, we were lucky enough to get to spend some time with Julie Zhuo! We're both huge fans of her writing on Medium and the way she thinks about design and especially that she shares that with the entire community.
For episode 37, we were lucky enough to get to spend some time with Julie Zhuo! We're both huge fans of her writing on Medium and the way she thinks about design and especially that she shares that with the entire community.
yesfull3936: 10x (feat. Meng To)470a541f-233d-497f-817a-2d65abe53e76
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For episode 36, we got to spend some time with Meng To discussing what makes a great product, how to get started with design and development, and what it takes to build a thing. Meng's an incredibly talented creator and we're grateful he was able to take a break from helping people get started in our industry to hang out with us for an hour or so!
For episode 36, we got to spend some time with Meng To discussing what makes a great product, how to get started with design and development, and what it takes to build a thing. Meng's an incredibly talented creator and we're grateful he was able to take a break from helping people get started in our industry to hang out with us for an hour or so!
In case you haven't noticed, we were nominated for Podcast of the Year at The Net Awards! There's about 2 weeks left and we would love it if you'd take a minute to vote for us!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 22 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:02For episode 36, we got to spend some time with Meng To discussing what makes a great product, how to get started with design and development, and what it takes to build a thing. Meng's an incredibly talented creator and we're grateful he was able to take a break from helping people get started in our industry to hang out with us for an hour or so!
For episode 36, we got to spend some time with Meng To discussing what makes a great product, how to get started with design and development, and what it takes to build a thing. Meng's an incredibly talented creator and we're grateful he was able to take yesfull3835: Senate Design Overcommittee (feat. Noah Stokes)85cc50d0-c96e-4311-a8db-dae013f1fdf1
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For episode 35, we finally convinced the Motherfuton himself, Mr. Noah Stokes, to come hang with us for a bit and talk about lazy web design, ornamentation vs utility, design education and so much more. It was super fun to pick his brain for an hour or so and he brought up some frequently overlooked shortcomings of how we build the web today.
For episode 35, we finally convinced the Motherfuton himself, Mr. Noah Stokes, to come hang with us for a bit and talk about lazy web design, ornamentation vs utility, design education and so much more. It was super fun to pick his brain for an hour or so and he brought up some frequently overlooked shortcomings of how we build the web today.
In case you haven't noticed, we were nominated for Podcast of the Year at The Net Awards! If you can spare the time, we would very much appreciate a vote!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 17 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:51For episode 35, we finally convinced the Motherfuton himself, Mr. Noah Stokes, to come hang with us for a bit and talk about lazy web design, ornamentation vs utility, design education and so much more. It was super fun to pick his brain for an hour or so and he brought up some frequently overlooked shortcomings of how we build the web today.
For episode 35, we finally convinced the Motherfuton himself, Mr. Noah Stokes, to come hang with us for a bit and talk about lazy web design, ornamentation vs utility, design education and so much more. It was super fun to pick his brain for an hour or soyesfull3734: Second Shift (feat. Allison House)f511844a-e777-4bce-b52e-f1cfd5e15888
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This week we hopped on a call with the one-and-only Allison House! Allison currently lives in Austin, exploring her way through 3D art and design - in this episode we chat about her background in design, her transition into 3D and what she's excited for in the future.
This week we hopped on a call with the one-and-only Allison House! Allison currently lives in Austin, exploring her way through 3D art and design - in this episode we chat about her background in design, her transition into 3D and what she's excited for in the future. We're also in the running for Podcast of the Year!
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Mon, 15 Jun 2015 08:36:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:52:32This week we hopped on a call with the one-and-only Allison House! Allison currently lives in Austin, exploring her way through 3D art and design - in this episode we chat about her background in design, her transition into 3D and what she's excited for in the future.
This week we hopped on a call with the one-and-only Allison House! Allison currently lives in Austin, exploring her way through 3D art and design - in this episode we chat about her background in design, her transition into 3D and what she's excited for iyesfull3633: The Rusty Theorem (feat. Marc Edwards & Russell Ivanovic)c3b9523f-0a3c-4c00-ae5a-ef7435c82b09
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The epic conclusion of our first ever two-parter! Marc and Russell were kind enough to come back for round two to discuss Apple's WWDC Keynote, Marc's weird workflows, optical alignment, PDF assets and more!
The epic conclusion of our first ever two-parter! Marc and Russell were kind enough to come back for round two to discuss Apple's WWDC Keynote, Marc's weird workflows, optical alignment, PDF assets and more!
We're also in the running for Podcast of the Year! If you're enjoying the show, we'd love your support - vote for Design Details!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:15:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:36The epic conclusion of our first ever two-parter! Marc and Russell were kind enough to come back for round two to discuss Apple's WWDC Keynote, Marc's weird workflows, optical alignment, PDF assets and more!
The epic conclusion of our first ever two-parter! Marc and Russell were kind enough to come back for round two to discuss Apple's WWDC Keynote, Marc's weird workflows, optical alignment, PDF assets and more!
yesfull3532: Dethrone Marco (feat. Russell Ivanovic and Marc Edwards)39051298-ddb0-4766-bc1c-c78331527ecd
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/34
It's WWDC week, and this time we're catching up with Russell Ivanovic and Marc Edwards, both founders of independent app development companies in Australia. We spent this hour chatting about Google I/O, iOS, Material Design and more.
It's WWDC week, and this time we're catching up with Russell Ivanovic and Marc Edwards, both founders of independent app development companies in Australia. We spent this hour chatting about Google I/O, iOS, Material Design and more. We're also in the running for Podcast of the Year!
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Mon, 08 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:20It's WWDC week, and this time we're catching up with Russell Ivanovic and Marc Edwards, both founders of independent app development companies in Australia. We spent this hour chatting about Google I/O, iOS, Material Design and more.
It's WWDC week, and this time we're catching up with Russell Ivanovic and Marc Edwards, both founders of independent app development companies in Australia. We spent this hour chatting about Google I/O, iOS, Material Design and more.
nofull3431: Jaded People (feat. Caleb Davenport & Sam Soffes)827ec2e3-4749-4ccd-9a3c-a1131cffad0e
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/33
This week we caught up with Caleb Davenport and Sam Soffes to chat about the latest Google I/O announcements, our upcoming WWDC wish list, OSX and iOS design and more.
This week we caught up with Caleb Davenport and Sam Soffes to chat about the latest Google I/O announcements, our upcoming WWDC wish list, OSX and iOS design and more. We're also in the running for Podcast of the Year!
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Wed, 03 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:11:45This week we caught up with Caleb Davenport and Sam Soffes to chat about the latest Google I/O announcements, our upcoming WWDC wish list, OSX and iOS design and more.
This week we caught up with Caleb Davenport and Sam Soffes to chat about the latest Google I/O announcements, our upcoming WWDC wish list, OSX and iOS design and more.
nofull3330: Rewarding Holding Experience (feat. Didi Medina)9752e822-7357-402e-9c14-c251bb46e62b
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This episode, we geeked out with Didi Medina over photography and music - and we still found time to dig into his origin story a bit.
This episode, we geeked out with Didi Medina over photography and music - and we still found time to dig into his origin story a bit.
We were nominated for Podcast of the Year at The Net Awards and would very much appreciate a vote!
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Mon, 01 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:04:32This episode, we geeked out with Didi Medina over photography and music - and we still found time to dig into his origin story a bit.
This episode, we geeked out with Didi Medina over photography and music - and we still found time to dig into his origin story a bit.
yesfull3229: Bananagrams (feat. Ryan Putnam & Nick Slater)032b6f24-0128-4e2d-aecd-b570cdf1e4b4
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In this episode of Design Details we had the pleasure of catching up with Ryan Putnam and returning-guest Nick Slater! We chat about illustration, designing a company culture, mixing mediums and finding our spirit animals.
In this episode of Design Details we had the pleasure of catching up with Ryan Putnam and returning-guest Nick Slater! We chat about illustration, designing a company culture, mixing mediums and finding our spirit animals.
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Wed, 27 May 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:40In this episode of Design Details we had the pleasure of catching up with Ryan Putnam and returning-guest Nick Slater! We chat about illustration, designing a company culture, mixing mediums and finding our spirit animals.
In this episode of Design Details we had the pleasure of catching up with Ryan Putnam and returning-guest Nick Slater! We chat about illustration, designing a company culture, mixing mediums and finding our spirit animals.
nofull3128: #TeamOneCircle (feat. Michael Schultz)6448e6a9-deff-4c13-bc49-3bf8d2be8f76
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/30
This week we caught up with Michael Schultz, a designer living in San Francisco tackling one of the hardest design problems out there: health and medicine. We chat all about the problems he faces designing in the medical world, how to launch and market side projects and we end with a healthy debate about designer job titles.
This week we caught up with Michael Schultz, a designer living in San Francisco tackling one of the hardest design problems out there: health and medicine. We chat all about the problems he faces designing in the medical world, how to launch and market side projects and we end with a healthy debate about designer job titles.
1:12:00 - We discuss designers who code and developers who design.
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Mon, 25 May 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:21:47This week we caught up with Michael Schultz, a designer living in San Francisco tackling one of the hardest design problems out there: health and medicine. We chat all about the problems he faces designing in the medical world, how to launch and market side projects and we end with a healthy debate about designer job titles.
This week we caught up with Michael Schultz, a designer living in San Francisco tackling one of the hardest design problems out there: health and medicine. We chat all about the problems he faces designing in the medical world, how to launch and market sinofull3027: Socialist Design (feat. Kim Bost & Cap Watkins)a3d14131-1d10-46b9-920d-fe89b7cf92ce
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/29
Last week Kim and Cap were in SF for the week and dropped by to record another fun episode of Design Details! We chat about what it's like to be married to a designer, how to hire designers and how to overcome the biggest challenges design managers face.
Last week Kim and Cap were in SF for the week and dropped by to record another fun episode of Design Details! We chat about what it's like to be married to a designer, how to hire designers and how to overcome the biggest challenges design managers face.
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Wed, 20 May 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:15:05Last week Kim and Cap were in SF for the week and dropped by to record another fun episode of Design Details! We chat about what it's like to be married to a designer, how to hire designers and how to overcome the biggest challenges design managers face.
Last week Kim and Cap were in SF for the week and dropped by to record another fun episode of Design Details! We chat about what it's like to be married to a designer, how to hire designers and how to overcome the biggest challenges design managers face.
nofull2926: Beep Beep I Like Ferns Beep (feat. Sebastiaan De With)68b787c7-f4f8-4ddb-bfea-5b6142c4d26b
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/28
This week we sat down with Sebastiaan de With to chat about everything design (and motorcycles)! We caught up on his evolving career in design, what it's like building a new agency, how to work with international clients and the power of giving design resources away for free.
This week we sat down with Sebastiaan de With to chat about everything design (and motorcycles)! We caught up on his evolving career in design, what it's like building a new agency, how to work with international clients and the power of giving design resources away for free.
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Mon, 18 May 2015 21:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:10:15This week we sat down with Sebastiaan de With to chat about everything design (and motorcycles)! We caught up on his evolving career in design, what it's like building a new agency, how to work with international clients and the power of giving design resources away for free.
This week we sat down with Sebastiaan de With to chat about everything design (and motorcycles)! We caught up on his evolving career in design, what it's like building a new agency, how to work with international clients and the power of giving design resyesfull2825: Arbitrary Head Chef (feat. Danny Trinh & Chris Kalani)0aac3086-ffb5-40fa-9c3c-deb9e8dc56ab
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/27
This episode, we had two designers building their own companies by building some awesome products that we're super excited about - Chris Kalani of Wake and Danny Trinh from Free. We took a bunch of questions from people watching on Periscope and these guys have some great energy which lead to a fantastic conversation and some "real talk"!
This episode, we had two designers building their own companies by building some awesome products that we're super excited about - Chris Kalani of Wake and Danny Trinh from Free. We took a bunch of questions from people watching on Periscope and these guys have some great energy which lead to a fantastic conversation and some "real talk"!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 13 May 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:03:12This episode, we had two designers building their own companies by building some awesome products that we're super excited about - Chris Kalani of Wake and Danny Trinh from Free. We took a bunch of questions from people watching on Periscope and these guys have some great energy which lead to a fantastic conversation and some "real talk"!
This episode, we had two designers building their own companies by building some awesome products that we're super excited about - Chris Kalani of Wake and Danny Trinh from Free. We took a bunch of questions from people watching on Periscope and these guyyesfull2724: Open Source Religion (feat. Kevin Rose)2ff60467-6e8f-4ce5-a97e-8eca0780bb76
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/26
This week we sat down with Kevin Rose - he's a product creator and VC who has had a prolific presence in the tech community for several years. We chat about the things he's loving right now, watch culture, health and cooking, hiring and so much more!
This week we sat down with Kevin Rose - he's a designer, product creator and venture capitalist who has had a prolific presence in the tech community for several years. We chat about the things he's loving right now, watch culture, health and cooking, hiring and so much more!
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Mon, 11 May 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:21:20This week we sat down with Kevin Rose - he's a product creator and VC who has had a prolific presence in the tech community for several years. We chat about the things he's loving right now, watch culture, health and cooking, hiring and so much more!
This week we sat down with Kevin Rose - he's a product creator and VC who has had a prolific presence in the tech community for several years. We chat about the things he's loving right now, watch culture, health and cooking, hiring and so much more!
nofull2623: Brains are Stupid (feat. Christophe Tauziet, Jeremy Goldberg, and George Kedenburg)35a0c0f5-6118-4cd1-bb10-99db7a6c583e
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/25
This was the most impromptu episode we've ever done. We were just out to dinner with these guys and we were having so much fun debating design things that we decided to record our first-ever 3-guest episode. We made a lot of references to George and Jeremy's last episode - so definitely go check that out. This was a really fun episode for us - hopefully it is for you too!
This was the most impromptu episode we've ever done. We were just out to dinner with these guys and we were having so much fun debating design things that we decided to record our first-ever 3-guest episode. We made a lot of references to George and Jeremy's last episode - so definitely go check that out. This was a really fun episode for us - hopefully it is for you too!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 06 May 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:24:20This was the most impromptu episode we've ever done. We were just out to dinner with these guys and we were having so much fun debating design things that we decided to record our first-ever 3-guest episode. We made a lot of references to George and Jeremy's last episode - so definitely go check that out. This was a really fun episode for us - hopefully it is for you too!
This was the most impromptu episode we've ever done. We were just out to dinner with these guys and we were having so much fun debating design things that we decided to record our first-ever 3-guest episode. We made a lot of references to George and Jeremyesfull2522: Poor Man's Pokemon (feat. Cennydd Bowles)5be5182c-b6c7-497a-b090-8d8338687f82
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/24
This week we caught up with Cennydd Bowles over Skype for a truly fascinating discussion about cross-OS design, the future of wearables, what it means to be a junior vs. senior designer, and why sound design will be the next big trend.
This week we caught up with Cennydd Bowles over Skype for a truly fascinating discussion about cross-OS design, the future of wearables, what it means to be a junior vs. senior designer, and why sound design will be the next big trend.
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Mon, 04 May 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:26This week we caught up with Cennydd Bowles over Skype for a truly fascinating discussion about cross-OS design, the future of wearables, what it means to be a junior vs. senior designer, and why sound design will be the next big trend.
This week we caught up with Cennydd Bowles over Skype for a truly fascinating discussion about cross-OS design, the future of wearables, what it means to be a junior vs. senior designer, and why sound design will be the next big trend.
nofull2421: Startup Lubricant (feat. Bin Chen) 907a97b3-75e3-4853-88e6-46acc46c6aeb
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This episode, we talked tea with Boba Guys and Tea People co-founder Bin Chen! He's had one of the most unique design careers we've ever heard of and he tells a really great story - which made this episode especially fun for us. Hopefully, you'll dig it too!
This episode, we talked tea with Boba Guys and Tea People co-founder Bin Chen! He's had one of the most unique design careers we've ever heard of and he tells a really great story - which made this episode especially fun for us. Hopefully, you'll dig it too!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:13:32This episode, we talked tea with Boba Guys and Tea People co-founder Bin Chen! He's had one of the most unique design careers we've ever heard of and he tells a really great story - which made this episode especially fun for us. Hopefully, you'll dig it too!
This episode, we talked tea with Boba Guys and Tea People co-founder Bin Chen! He's had one of the most unique design careers we've ever heard of and he tells a really great story - which made this episode especially fun for us. Hopefully, you'll dig it tyesfull2320: Soft Computer Hands (feat. Dustin Senos)f64cb4cb-dc85-48b6-8028-94c2ef1e9b3f
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/22
This week we caught up with Dustin Senos, the lead designer at Medium for the past 3 years who has spent his professional career traversing the worlds of design and engineering. We dig into Dustin's background and how design has shaped Medium into the product it is today.
This week we caught up with Dustin Senos, the lead designer at Medium for the past 3 years who has spent his professional career traversing the worlds of design and engineering. We dig into Dustin's background and how design has shaped Medium into the product it is today.
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Mon, 27 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:01:03This week we caught up with Dustin Senos, the lead designer at Medium for the past 3 years who has spent his professional career traversing the worlds of design and engineering. We dig into Dustin's background and how design has shaped Medium into the product it is today.
This week we caught up with Dustin Senos, the lead designer at Medium for the past 3 years who has spent his professional career traversing the worlds of design and engineering. We dig into Dustin's background and how design has shaped Medium into the pronofull2219: Super-Dinky Hodinkee (feat. Caleb Davenport and Jake Marsh)23d2a2b6-2d8f-4f78-8384-c4dc13e74ed8
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/21
This episode, we dug into our concerns after all the Apple Watch reviews came out with a couple of our favorite iOS developers: Caleb Davenport and Jake Marsh. This episode was completely ridiculous and fun (even moreso if you caught the Periscope livestream featuring the inimitable Marc Hemeon). We discuss the models that each of us pre-ordered as well as Amazon Dash and our most-hoped-for features of the Apple Watch when it finally comes out!
This episode, we dug into our concerns after all the Apple Watch reviews came out with a couple of our favorite iOS developers: Caleb Davenport and Jake Marsh. This episode was completely ridiculous and fun (even moreso if you caught the Periscope livestream featuring the inimitable Marc Hemeon). We discuss the models that each of us pre-ordered as well as Amazon Dash and our most-hoped-for features of the Apple Watch when it finally comes out!
If you have feedback or suggestions please don’t hesitate to reach us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Wed, 22 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:51:31This episode, we dug into our concerns after all the Apple Watch reviews came out with a couple of our favorite iOS developers: Caleb Davenport and Jake Marsh. This episode was completely ridiculous and fun (even moreso if you caught the Periscope livestream featuring the inimitable Marc Hemeon). We discuss the models that each of us pre-ordered as well as Amazon Dash and our most-hoped-for features of the Apple Watch when it finally comes out!
This episode, we dug into our concerns after all the Apple Watch reviews came out with a couple of our favorite iOS developers: Caleb Davenport and Jake Marsh. This episode was completely ridiculous and fun (even moreso if you caught the Periscope livestryesfull2118: Kleenex Testers (feat. Stone Librande)a0e67c33-6ab1-42fb-a9ed-bc4a7006d846
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/20
This week we broke up our regular string of web designer guests to chat with Stone Librande, lead designer at Riot Games. Stone was also the lead designer of Diablo 3, SimCity and Spore; he's an incredibly talented creator who shared so much insight with us on this episode of Design Details!
This week we broke up our regular string of web designer guests to chat with Stone Librande, lead designer at Riot Games. Stone was also the lead designer of Diablo 3, SimCity and Spore; he's an incredibly talented creator who shared so much insight with us on this episode of Design Details!
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Mon, 20 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:18:18This week we broke up our regular string of web designer guests to chat with Stone Librande, lead designer at Riot Games. Stone was also the lead designer of Diablo 3, SimCity and Spore; he's an incredibly talented creator who shared so much insight with us on this episode of Design Details!
This week we broke up our regular string of web designer guests to chat with Stone Librande, lead designer at Riot Games. Stone was also the lead designer of Diablo 3, SimCity and Spore; he's an incredibly talented creator who shared so much insight with nofull2017: Ptotes Pterodactyl (feat. Divya Manian & Bradee Evans)9cd737fd-ec51-4e26-9f75-91d11149b0c2
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/19
This week we hung out with Divya Manian and Bradee Evans from the Photoshop team at Adobe. This was a really, really fun episode to record and Divya and Bradee were amazing guests. We got to talk about everything from important issues around diversity to just making dumb jokes about pterodactyls and unicorns. We hope you enjoy it half as much as we enjoyed recording it.
This week we hung out with Divya Manian and Bradee Evans from the Photoshop team at Adobe. This was a really, really fun episode to record and Divya and Bradee were amazing guests. We got to talk about everything from important issues around diversity to just making dumb jokes about pterodactyls and unicorns. We hope you enjoy it half as much as we enjoyed recording it.
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Wed, 15 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:24:28This week we hung out with Divya Manian and Bradee Evans from the Photoshop team at Adobe. This was a really, really fun episode to record and Divya and Bradee were amazing guests. We got to talk about everything from important issues around diversity to just making dumb jokes about pterodactyls and unicorns. We hope you enjoy it half as much as we enjoyed recording it.
This week we hung out with Divya Manian and Bradee Evans from the Photoshop team at Adobe. This was a really, really fun episode to record and Divya and Bradee were amazing guests. We got to talk about everything from important issues around diversity to yesfull1916: Extravagant Shallowness (feat. Khoi Vinh)4a8f7b0a-0ac1-43d9-a85b-3a42b080617c
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/18
This week we caught up with Khoi Vinh, an insightful and talented designer making Wildcard in New York City. In this Skype chat we talked about designing for the tablet, honesty on the web and how Khoi manages to maintain so many projects!
This week we caught up with Khoi Vinh, an insightful and talented designer making Wildcard in New York City. In this Skype chat we talked about designing for the tablet, honesty on the web and how Khoi manages to maintain so many projects!
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Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:07:29This week we caught up with Khoi Vinh, an insightful and talented designer making Wildcard in New York City. In this Skype chat we talked about designing for the tablet, honesty on the web and how Khoi manages to maintain so many projects!
This week we caught up with Khoi Vinh, an insightful and talented designer making Wildcard in New York City. In this Skype chat we talked about designing for the tablet, honesty on the web and how Khoi manages to maintain so many projects!
nofull1815: Her Left Me (feat. Jeremy Goldberg and George Kedenburg)81eb56d2-6565-4424-b6df-94b0ed924df8
http://designdetails.simplecast.fm/17
This is our first time to have a second episode scheduled for the week! We're excited to try out this new format, kicking things off with two guests: Jeremy Goldberg and George Kedenburg. We chat about design at Facebook, their journeys as designers and how they're growing within such a large company.
This is our first time to have a second episode scheduled for the week! We're excited to try out this new format, kicking things off with two guests: Jeremy Goldberg and George Kedenburg. We chat about design at Facebook, their journeys as designers and how they're growing within such a large organization!
55:00 - How are you pushing yourself to be a better designer every day?
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Wed, 08 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:02:39This is our first time to have a second episode scheduled for the week! We're excited to try out this new format, kicking things off with two guests: Jeremy Goldberg and George Kedenburg. We chat about design at Facebook, their journeys as designers and how they're growing within such a large company.
This is our first time to have a second episode scheduled for the week! We're excited to try out this new format, kicking things off with two guests: Jeremy Goldberg and George Kedenburg. We chat about design at Facebook, their journeys as designers and hnofull1714: Unless You're Dumb (feat. Jared Erondu)80cecbc8-fb18-4e25-9679-8235e80af499
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This week we hung out with Jared Erondu for an hour or so. He has put out an extremely impressive body of work in a very short time - from his work at Lift, to Omada, to co-founding The Industry with Drew Wilson, to his current role as Creative Director at Teespring. We covered a lot of ground - from the future of user interfaces to donuts to whether or not "UX designer" should be a job title anymore.
This week we hung out with Jared Erondu, a designer well-known for his work at Lift, Omada Health, The Industry and his current role as Creative Director at Teespring. We covered a lot of ground – from the future of user interfaces to donuts to whether or not “UX designer” should be a job title anymore!
This was a great conversation and, for the first time ever, we have another one coming on Thursday where we discuss the announcements from the F8 conference with Facebook designers Jeremy Goldberg and George Kedenburg!
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Mon, 06 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:21:22This week we hung out with Jared Erondu for an hour or so. He has put out an extremely impressive body of work in a very short time - from his work at Lift, to Omada, to co-founding The Industry with Drew Wilson, to his current role as Creative Director at Teespring. We covered a lot of ground - from the future of user interfaces to donuts to whether or not "UX designer" should be a job title anymore.
This week we hung out with Jared Erondu for an hour or so. He has put out an extremely impressive body of work in a very short time - from his work at Lift, to Omada, to co-founding The Industry with Drew Wilson, to his current role as Creative Director ayesfull1613: Eating Horse (feat. Maurice Woods)cc547b29-ec0e-4ecc-96fe-31e50ed903ba
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We had an amazing conversation this week with Maurice "Mo" Woods, a senior visual designer at Yahoo and founder of the Inneract Project. We chat about what he's doing in design education, diversity in design and how his background as a pro basketball player has served him in his career as a designer.
We had an amazing conversation this week with Maurice "Mo" Woods, a senior visual designer at Yahoo and founder of the Inneract Project. We chat about what he's doing in design education, diversity in design and how his background as a pro basketball player has served him in his career as a designer.
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:21:09We had an amazing conversation this week with Maurice "Mo" Woods, a senior visual designer at Yahoo and founder of the Inneract Project. We chat about what he's doing in design education, diversity in design and how his background as a pro basketball player has served him in his career as a designer.
We had an amazing conversation this week with Maurice "Mo" Woods, a senior visual designer at Yahoo and founder of the Inneract Project. We chat about what he's doing in design education, diversity in design and how his background as a pro basketball playnofull1512: Topsoil Decisions (feat. Ryan Sims)3d505491-ae0b-46cd-848b-aeb7c43de2cf
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This past week we sat down with Ryan Sims, the former head of design at Rdio. We caught up with him about his latest career change as he heads to Adobe, what it was like growing the design team at Rdio and what it means to have a design mentor. This was an insightful episode, and we hope you all enjoy!
This past week we sat down with Ryan Sims, the former head of design at Rdio. We caught up with him about his latest career change as he heads to Adobe, what it was like growing the design team at Rdio and what it means to have a design mentor.
This was an insightful episode, and we hope you all enjoy! If you have feedback or suggestions please don't hesitate to reach us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm or email us directly!
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Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:16:38This past week we sat down with Ryan Sims, the former head of design at Rdio. We caught up with him about his latest career change as he heads to Adobe, what it was like growing the design team at Rdio and what it means to have a design mentor. This was an insightful episode, and we hope you all enjoy!
This past week we sat down with Ryan Sims, the former head of design at Rdio. We caught up with him about his latest career change as he heads to Adobe, what it was like growing the design team at Rdio and what it means to have a design mentor. This was anofull1411: Artisanal Fitness (feat. Erika Hall)f492ba8e-016d-4c5b-bb65-a2eb43503d78
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This week we caught up with Erika Hall, co-founder of Mule Design and author of Just Enough Research. We dive deep into a handful of topics, from user research to gender in tech, from the Apple Watch to the evolution of San Francisco culture - we had a lot of fun recording this one!
This week we caught up with Erika Hall, co-founder of Mule Design and author of Just Enough Research. We dive deep into a handful of topics, from user research to gender in tech, from the Apple Watch to the evolution of San Francisco culture - we had a lot of fun recording this one!
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Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:19:39This week we caught up with Erika Hall, co-founder of Mule Design and author of Just Enough Research. We dive deep into a handful of topics, from user research to gender in tech, from the Apple Watch to the evolution of San Francisco culture - we had a lot of fun recording this one!
This week we caught up with Erika Hall, co-founder of Mule Design and author of Just Enough Research. We dive deep into a handful of topics, from user research to gender in tech, from the Apple Watch to the evolution of San Francisco culture - we had a lonofull13Bonus Episode: Apple Watch Watch 201578700348-a897-4e51-9e78-1320c52cae86
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Today we're excited to release a special bonus episode of the Design Details Podcast! After today's Apple Watch event we grabbed Sam Soffes to chat about the implications for us as designers and what the watch means for app design going into the future.
Today we're excited to release a special bonus episode of the Design Details Podcast! After today's Apple Watch event we grabbed Sam Soffes to chat about the implications for us as designers and what the watch means for app design going into the future.
This is our first "bonus episode" and we'd love to hear your thoughts! We're excited to explore more weekly episodes in the future but we want to make sure we get the content and format just right. If you have feedback or suggestions on this style, give us a shout on Twitter at @designdetailsfm!
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Mon, 09 Mar 2015 20:55:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec00:48:19Today we're excited to release a special bonus episode of the Design Details Podcast! After today's Apple Watch event we grabbed Sam Soffes to chat about the implications for us as designers and what the watch means for app design going into the future.
Today we're excited to release a special bonus episode of the Design Details Podcast! After today's Apple Watch event we grabbed Sam Soffes to chat about the implications for us as designers and what the watch means for app design going into the future.
nofull1210: Tiny Nuggets of Delight (feat. Tim Van Damme)854773e9-7462-4713-ad3e-820590dcf724
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This week we caught up with Tim Van Damme, an amazing designer who has been a part of some of our favorite products including Instagram and Dropbox. For this hour we chat about Tim's past experience in design, working on Mailbox, Dribbble and the future of design/technology. We had a lot of fun with this show and we hope you all enjoy the conversation!
This week we caught up with Tim Van Damme, an amazing designer who has been a part of some of our favorite products including Instagram and Dropbox. For this hour we chat about Tim's past experience in design, working on Mailbox, Dribbble and the future of design/technology. We had a lot of fun with this show and we hope you all enjoy the conversation!
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Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0700shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:09:25This week we caught up with Tim Van Damme, an amazing designer who has been a part of some of our favorite products including Instagram and Dropbox. For this hour we chat about Tim's past experience in design, working on Mailbox, Dribbble and the future of design/technology. We had a lot of fun with this show and we hope you all enjoy the conversation!
This week we caught up with Tim Van Damme, an amazing designer who has been a part of some of our favorite products including Instagram and Dropbox. For this hour we chat about Tim's past experience in design, working on Mailbox, Dribbble and the future onofull119: When Did the Marketing Department Get Here? (feat. Paul Stamatiou and Avi Cieplinski)34f9180c-99ab-4dab-b1dc-4889ee8f0a8c
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For Episode 9, we had our first chat with two guests! This time we caught up with Paul Stamatiou and Avi Cieplinski, from the Photo and Video Team at Twitter. We covered a lot this week - chatting about prototyping, wearables, design process and what it's like to work at Twitter and Apple!
For Episode 9, we had our first chat with two guests! This time we caught up with Paul Stamatiou and Avi Cieplinski from the Photo and Video Team at Twitter. We covered a lot this week - chatting about prototyping, wearables, design process and what it's like to work at Twitter and Apple!
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Mon, 02 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:14:21For Episode 9, we had our first chat with two guests! This time we caught up with Paul Stamatiou and Avi Cieplinski, from the Photo and Video Team at Twitter. We covered a lot this week - chatting about prototyping, wearables, design process and what it's like to work at Twitter and Apple!
For Episode 9, we had our first chat with two guests! This time we caught up with Paul Stamatiou and Avi Cieplinski, from the Photo and Video Team at Twitter. We covered a lot this week - chatting about prototyping, wearables, design process and what it'snofull108: Deathly Allergic to Avocado (feat. Chloe Park)db4aaa9b-363f-459d-b247-9eb0b5b0e4ee
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Episode 8 everyone! This week we sat down with the lovely Chloe Park, an experience designer making things happen at OpenTable. We chat about everything from the design process at OpenTable to Chloe's biggest problems with relationships in tech. This was a fun episode for us to record and we hope you enjoy it!
Episode 8 everyone! This week we sat down with the lovely Chloe Park, an experience designer making things happen at OpenTable. We chat about everything from the design process at OpenTable to Chloe's biggest problems with relationships in tech. This was a fun episode for us to record and we hope you enjoy it!
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Mon, 23 Feb 2015 08:00:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Spec)Spec01:16:14Episode 8 everyone! This week we sat down with the lovely Chloe Park, an experience designer making things happen at OpenTable. We chat about everything from the design process at OpenTable to Chloe's biggest problems with relationships in tech. This was a fun episode for us to record and we hope you enjoy it!
Episode 8 everyone! This week we sat down with the lovely Chloe Park, an experience designer making things happen at OpenTable. We chat about everything from the design process at OpenTable to Chloe's biggest problems with relationships in tech. This was yesfull97: VP of Unnecessary Redesign (feat. Cap Watkins)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/191390704
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This week we caught up with Cap Watkins, the recently-appointed VP of design at BuzzFeed. We picked Cap's brain about hiring designers, A/B testing, beard-growing, East Coast design and more. Oh, and robo-horses!
This week we caught up with Cap Watkins, the recently-appointed VP of design at BuzzFeed. We picked Cap's brain about hiring designers, A/B testing, beard-growing, East Coast design and more. Oh, and robo-horses!
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Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:58:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson)Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson01:16:58This week we caught up with Cap Watkins, the recently-appointed VP of design at BuzzFeed. We picked Cap's brain about hiring designers, A/B testing, beard-growing, East Coast design and more. Oh, and robo-horses!
This week we caught up with Cap Watkins, the recently-appointed VP of design at BuzzFeed. We picked Cap's brain about hiring designers, A/B testing, beard-growing, East Coast design and more. Oh, and robo-horses!
nofull86: Down the Stuffed Rabbit Hole (feat. Marissa Louie)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/190209178
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This week we hung out with Marissa Louie - a rather prolific designer, activist, and creator who has worked on many of our favorite products at places like Apple, Yahoo, Ness Computing, and Wanelo, among others. We discussed everything from teddy bears to social justice - and the profound impact of emotional design.
This week we hung out with Marissa Louie - a rather prolific designer, activist, and creator who has worked on many of our favorite products at places like Apple, Yahoo, Ness Computing, and Wanelo, among others. We discussed everything from teddy bears to social justice - and the profound impact of emotional design.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2015 22:51:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson)Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson00:56:12This week we hung out with Marissa Louie - a rather prolific designer, activist, and creator who has worked on many of our favorite products at places like Apple, Yahoo, Ness Computing, and Wanelo, among others. We discussed everything from teddy bears to social justice - and the profound impact of emotional design.
This week we hung out with Marissa Louie - a rather prolific designer, activist, and creator who has worked on many of our favorite products at places like Apple, Yahoo, Ness Computing, and Wanelo, among others. We discussed everything from teddy bears tonofull75: Squeeze in Some Meat with Your Candy (feat. Gabriel Valdivia)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/189129799
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This week we had a chat with Gabriel Valdivia, a Product Designer at Facebook. He's a close friend and a remarkable designer best known for his work at Automatic. We had a great time chatting about a lot of Gabe's favorite things - from prototyping to Serial to meat/candy hybrids.
This week we had a chat with Gabriel Valdivia, a Product Designer at Facebook. He's a close friend and a remarkable designer best known for his work at Automatic. We had a great time chatting about a lot of Gabe's favorite things - from prototyping to Serial to meat/candy hybrids.
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Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:21:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson)Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson01:03:56This week we had a chat with Gabriel Valdivia, a Product Designer at Facebook. He's a close friend and a remarkable designer best known for his work at Automatic. We had a great time chatting about a lot of Gabe's favorite things - from prototyping to Serial to meat/candy hybrids.
This week we had a chat with Gabriel Valdivia, a Product Designer at Facebook. He's a close friend and a remarkable designer best known for his work at Automatic. We had a great time chatting about a lot of Gabe's favorite things - from prototyping to Sernofull64: Meatspace User Onboarding (feat. Kristy Tillman)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/187912386
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This week we caught up with Kristy Tillman, a former designer at IDEO who now leads the design charge at Society of Grownups. We had a great time chatting across a huge range of topics, from diversity in tech to meatspace user onboarding!
This week we caught up with Kristy Tillman, a former designer at IDEO who now leads the design charge at Society of Grownups. We had a great time chatting across a huge range of topics, from diversity in tech to meatspace user onboarding!
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Sun, 25 Jan 2015 22:17:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson)Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson00:56:54This week we caught up with Kristy Tillman, a former designer at IDEO who now leads the design charge at Society of Grownups. We had a great time chatting across a huge range of topics, from diversity in tech to meatspace user onboarding!
This week we caught up with Kristy Tillman, a former designer at IDEO who now leads the design charge at Society of Grownups. We had a great time chatting across a huge range of topics, from diversity in tech to meatspace user onboarding!
nofull53: I'm Tired of Looking at Apps (feat. Wilson Miner)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/186729913
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Another Monday means another episode of Design Details! This week we caught up with Wilson Miner, an insanely thoughtful and talented designer well-known for his work at Apple, Rdio and Facebook. In this episode we talked with Wilson about game design, his favorite products and more - we hope you enjoy the show!
Another Monday means another episode of Design Details! This week we caught up with Wilson Miner, an insanely thoughtful and talented designer well-known for his work at Apple, Rdio and Facebook.
In this episode we talked with Wilson about game design, his favorite products and more - we hope you enjoy the show! If you have feedback or suggestions please don't hesitate to reach us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm or email us directly (designdetailsfm@gmail.com)
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Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:57:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson)Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson01:02:41Another Monday means another episode of Design Details! This week we caught up with Wilson Miner, an insanely thoughtful and talented designer well-known for his work at Apple, Rdio and Facebook. In this episode we talked with Wilson about game design, his favorite products and more - we hope you enjoy the show!
Another Monday means another episode of Design Details! This week we caught up with Wilson Miner, an insanely thoughtful and talented designer well-known for his work at Apple, Rdio and Facebook. In this episode we talked with Wilson about game design, hinofull42: So Vanilla (feat. Nick Slater)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/185672387
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Here we go, episode two of the Design Details Podcast! This week we caught up with Nick Slater, an insanely talented designer and illustrator doing wonderful work at Palantir.
Here we go, episode two of the Design Details Podcast! This week we caught up with Nick Slater, an insanely talented designer and illustrator doing wonderful work at Palantir. We had a lot of fun recording this show and we really think you'll enjoy it!
Full Disclosure: this episode is a bit longer and does have some strong language.
As always, if you have feedback or suggestions please don't hesitate to reach us on Twitter at @designdetailsfm or email us directly!
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Mon, 12 Jan 2015 06:06:00 -0800shows@spec.fm (Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson)Brian Lovin & Bryn Jackson01:50:10Here we go, episode two of the Design Details Podcast! This week we caught up with Nick Slater, an insanely talented designer and illustrator doing wonderful work at Palantir.
Here we go, episode two of the Design Details Podcast! This week we caught up with Nick Slater, an insanely talented designer and illustrator doing wonderful work at Palantir.
nofull31: How Nerdy of an Answer Do You Want? (feat. Sam Soffes)tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/184597739
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The first episode of Design Details has arrived! For our opening show, we sat down with designer and developer Sam Soffes to talk about his latest project (Whiskey), building in public, brag-driven development and his interest in working as a designer.
The first episode of Design Details has arrived! For our opening show, we sat down with designer and developer Sam Soffes to talk about his latest project (Whiskey), building in public, brag-driven development and his interest in working as a designer. This is our first episode and we're learning a lot! We'd love your feedback or suggestions - give a shout on Twitter, @designdetailsfm or send us a private email!
]]>full310WNYC Studios Everybody loves a hero. But villains can be much more interesting. Meredith Talusan is the Executive Editor at Them. She wrote an essay about trans villains in film for BuzzFeed. Dan Kois and Isaac Butler are co-authors of The World Only Spins ForwarWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#42: We Can Be Friends
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/friendship-gaggle-update/<p>Nancy's <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/nancy/friends">"How to Get a Gaggle"</a> project gave listeners four weeks of challenges toward making new friends. This week on the show, we check in on how it all went.</p>
<p>You can still sign up for the <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/nancy/friends">Gaggle project</a> - you'll get four weeks of coaching and challenges over email. Plus be sure to check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nancypodcast/">our new Facebook group</a> for Nancy listeners. Special thanks this week to friendship guinea pig <a href="https://twitter.com/jrodriguez713">Joe Rodriguez</a> and WNYC engagement project extraordinaire <a href="https://twitter.com/ctrouper?lang=en">Charlotte Cooper</a>. The next <a href="https://www.queersoupnight.com/">Queer Soup Night</a> happens on June 10 in Brooklyn. </p>
<p>Original music by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by James Pants (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/James_Pants/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/33_james_pants-bird">"Bird"</a>), Madame Rrose Selavy (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Madame_Rrose_Selavy/Bossa_Punk/Madame_Rrose_Slavy_-_Bossa_Punk_-_13_Sujou_Meu_Nome">"Sojou Meu Nome"</a>), Mystery Mammal (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mystery_Mammal/Latent/Xanadont_1334">"Xanadont"</a>), Ondrosik (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ondrosik/Nostalgic__Procrastination/Ondrosik-05-love_is_over">"Love is Over"</a>), and Anamorphic Orchestra (<a href="https://anamorphicorchestra.bandcamp.com/track/machine-elves">"Machine Elves"</a>).</p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Sun, 27 May 2018 12:00:00 -040068bb3d08-c1fa-4202-bb0a-400162058745bisexualexplicitfriendshipgaylesbianlgbtlifestorytellingtrans#42: We Can Be Friends
26:21yesNancy's "How to Get a Gaggle" project gave listeners four weeks of challenges toward making new friends. This week on the show, we check in on how it all went.
You can still sign up for the Gaggle project - you'll get four weeks of coaching and challenges over email. Plus be sure to check out our new Facebook group for Nancy listeners. Special thanks this week to friendship guinea pig Joe Rodriguez and WNYC engagement project extraordinaire Charlotte Cooper. The next Queer Soup Night happens on June 10 in Brooklyn.
]]>We Can Be FriendsNancy's "How to Get a Gaggle" project gave listeners four weeks of challenges toward making new friends. This week on the show, we check in on how it all went.
You can still sign up for the Gaggle project - you'll get four weeks of coaching and challenges over email. Plus be sure to check out our new Facebook group for Nancy listeners. Special thanks this week to friendship guinea pig Joe Rodriguez and WNYC engagement project extraordinaire Charlotte Cooper. The next Queer Soup Night happens on June 10 in Brooklyn.
]]>full39WNYC Studios Nancy's "How to Get a Gaggle" project gave listeners four weeks of challenges toward making new friends. This week on the show, we check in on how it all went. You can still sign up for the Gaggle project - you'll get four weeks of coaching and challengeWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#41: You're Not a 'Bad Gay'
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-advice-jp-brammer/<p><a href="https://twitter.com/jpbrammer" target="_blank">John Paul Brammer</a> wrote the column <a href="https://intomore.com/you/hola-papi/">"Hola Papi"</a> for <a href="https://intomore.com">Into</a>; he's now a staff writer at <a href="https://www.them.us">Them</a>. Want advice from Nancy? Email your question (ideally as a voice memo) to <a href="mailto:advice@nancypodcast.org">advice@nancypodcast.org</a>.</p>
<p>Original music by Jeremy Bloom.</p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Sun, 20 May 2018 12:00:00 -04004da7d235-6e62-4ae7-b07a-9a04aaf530edadvicegaylgbtlifenancyrelationshipsstorytelling#41: You're Not a 'Bad Gay'
17:28John Paul Brammer wrote the column "Hola Papi" for Into; he's now a staff writer at Them. Want advice from Nancy? Email your question (ideally as a voice memo) to advice@nancypodcast.org.
]]>full38WNYC Studiosno John Paul Brammer wrote the column "Hola Papi" for Into; he's now a staff writer at Them. Want advice from Nancy? Email your question (ideally as a voice memo) to advice@nancypodcast.org. Original music by Jeremy Bloom. Support our work! Become a Nancy mWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#40: dilDOs and dilDON'Ts
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/queer-sex-toys/<p>Sex toys can be about more than just pleasure. For queer people, they're often a vital part of figuring yourself out.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/gaybonez" target="_blank">Gabe Gonzalez</a> is a comedian and writer. <a href="http://buckangel.com/" target="_blank">Buck Angel</a> is a trans advocate and sex toy designer. <span>Special thanks to Hallie Lieberman, author of the book </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Buzz-Stimulating-History-Sex-Toy/dp/1681775433">Buzz: The Stimulating History of the Sex Toy</a><span>. </span></p>
<p>Original music by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by James Pants (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/James_Pants/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/33_james_pants-bird">"Bird"</a>) and Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/Off_to_Osaka">"Off to Osaka"</a>).</p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Sun, 13 May 2018 12:00:00 -040017bca8fd-d7ed-4358-ada5-35a2574f67d7explicitgaylgbtlifesexsexualitystorytelling#40: dilDOs and dilDON'Ts
23:10yesSex toys can be about more than just pleasure. For queer people, they're often a vital part of figuring yourself out.
]]>full37WNYC Studios Sex toys can be about more than just pleasure. For queer people, they're often a vital part of figuring yourself out. Gabe Gonzalez is a comedian and writer. Buck Angel is a trans advocate and sex toy designer. Special thanks to Hallie Lieberman, author WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#39: The Rowan County Clerk
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/rowan-county-david-ermold-kim-davis/<p>Kim Davis denied <a href="https://twitter.com/dermold?lang=en">David Ermold</a> a marriage license three times. Now he's running to replace her.</p>
<p>Original music by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Andy Cohen (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/MUL__DIV_1198/Andy_G_Cohen_-_MULDIV_-_02_-_Land_Legs">"Land of Legs"</a>), Nctrnm (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm/Blonde_-_Single/NctrnmBlonde">"Blonde"</a>), and Drake Stafford (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Drake_Stafford/Drake_Stafford_-_Singles/Only_Love_-_Drake_Stafford">"Only Love"</a>). <a href="http://wmky.org/post/rowan-candidate-forum-audio">Democratic forum audio</a> via <a href="http://www.wivyradio.com/">WIVY</a> and <a href="http://wmky.org/">WMKY</a>.</p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Sun, 06 May 2018 12:00:00 -0400d74ff9a3-77de-429f-91a4-24196e446202gaygay marriagekim_davislgbtnational_newspoliticsstorytelling#39: The Rowan County Clerk
37:54Kim Davis denied David Ermold a marriage license three times. Now he's running to replace her.
]]>full36WNYC Studiosno Kim Davis denied David Ermold a marriage license three times. Now he's running to replace her. Original music by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Andy Cohen ("Land of Legs"), Nctrnm ("Blonde"), and Drake Stafford ("Only Love"). Democratic forum audiWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#38: Michelle Buteau Is Straight But We Love Her Anyway
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/late-night-whenever-michelle-buteau-matteo-lane-nico-tortorella/<p><a href="https://twitter.com/MichelleButeau">Michelle Buteau</a> is the host of <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/latenight">Late Night Whenever</a>, the newest podcast from WNYC Studios. This episode features comedian <a href="https://www.matteolanecomedy.com/">Matteo Lane</a> and actor <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicotortorella/?hl=en">Nico Tortorella</a>. Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/late-night-whenever/id1342857653?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you listen to shows.</p>
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Tue, 01 May 2018 12:00:00 -0400bd03b07e-cb47-4bc3-be78-aad98d7ccd5eartsbookscomedyexplicitgaygenderlgbtlifepoetrystorytelling#38: Michelle Buteau Is Straight But We Love Her Anyway
38:36yesMichelle Buteau is the host of Late Night Whenever, the newest podcast from WNYC Studios. This episode features comedian Matteo Lane and actor Nico Tortorella. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to shows.]]>Michelle Buteau Is Straight But We Love Her AnywayMichelle Buteau is the host of Late Night Whenever, the newest podcast from WNYC Studios. This episode features comedian Matteo Lane and actor Nico Tortorella. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to shows.]]>full35WNYC Studios Michelle Buteau is the host of Late Night Whenever, the newest podcast from WNYC Studios. This episode features comedian Matteo Lane and actor Nico Tortorella. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to shows. WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#37: Shamir Bailey Hates Your Favorite Shamir Song
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/shamir-interview/<p>Shamir Bailey is a queer, Philadelphia-based musician. His albums include <em>Ratchet</em>, <em>Hope</em>, <em>Revelations,</em> and <em>Resolution</em>.</p>
<p>While he was in the studio, we had Shamir perform acoustic versions of his songs "Straight Boy" and "I Can't Breathe."</p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/TnAXbie53jo">"Straight Boy"</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://youtu.be/vS96xaTFZHI">"I Can't Breathe"</a></p>
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<p>Video production by Kim Nowacki. Original music by Jeremy Bloom. </p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
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Sun, 29 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0400a6b5c6a5-4e08-4009-a9d0-676c4b421500emotionalexplicitfunnygayin-studio_performancelgbtmusicqueer#37: Shamir Bailey Hates Your Favorite Shamir Song
18:38yesShamir Bailey is a queer, Philadelphia-based musician. His albums include Ratchet, Hope, Revelations, and Resolution.
]]>Shamir Bailey Hates Your Favorite Shamir SongShamir Bailey is a queer, Philadelphia-based musician. His albums include Ratchet, Hope, Revelations, and Resolution.
]]>full34WNYC Studios Shamir Bailey is a queer, Philadelphia-based musician. His albums include Ratchet, Hope, Revelations, and Resolution. While he was in the studio, we had Shamir perform acoustic versions of his songs "Straight Boy" and "I Can't Breathe." "Straight Boy" WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversationsGaggle Update: We're Here to Make Friends
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/gaggle-friendship-update/<p>Our month-long <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/nancy/friends">"How to Get a Gaggle"</a> project is just getting started! Today we're checking in on what participants are looking for and how they're doing.</p>
<p>Share your own stories! Email a voice memo to <a href="mailto:nancypodcast@wnyc.org">nancypodcast@wnyc.org</a>, post on social media using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NancyGaggle&src=typd">#NancyGaggle</a>, or join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nancypodcast/">our brand-new Facebook group</a>.</p>
<p>And if you haven't signed up yet, <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/nancy/friends">what are you waiting for?</a></p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0400e33feb9d-17da-42b7-8c79-c56f2e164f21bisexualfriendshipgaylesbianlgbtliferelationshipsstorytellingGaggle Update: We're Here to Make Friends
3:59Our month-long "How to Get a Gaggle" project is just getting started! Today we're checking in on what participants are looking for and how they're doing.
]]>Gaggle Update: We're Here to Make FriendsOur month-long "How to Get a Gaggle" project is just getting started! Today we're checking in on what participants are looking for and how they're doing.
]]>full33WNYC Studiosno Our month-long "How to Get a Gaggle" project is just getting started! Today we're checking in on what participants are looking for and how they're doing. Share your own stories! Email a voice memo to nancypodcast@wnyc.org, post on social media using the WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#36: Punks
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/punks/<p>Once upon a time, Kai Wright saw a movie called Punks. A romantic comedy about black gay men, it was like nothing he'd ever seen before. But then it disappeared.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/kai_wright" target="_blank" title="Kai Wright">Kai Wright</a> is editor and host of WNYC’s Narrative Unit and a columnist for The Nation magazine. <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrikIanPolk" target="_blank" title="Patrik-Ian Polk">Patrik-Ian Polk</a> is the writer and director of Punks; he went on to create <a href="http://www.logotv.com/shows/noahs-arc/episode-guide" target="_blank" title="Noah's Arc">Noah's Arc</a>, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2107835/" target="_blank" title="The Skinny">The Skinny</a>, and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3181920/" target="_blank" title="Blackbird">Blackbird</a>, and is now a producer and writer for <a href="https://www.bet.com/shows/being-mary-jane.html" target="_blank" title="Being Mary Jane">Being Mary Jane</a>. He is currently producing and writing the upcoming Starz drama series, Pussy Valley.</p>
<p>Want to see Punks? <a href="https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10280635/?sf87528431=1">Claim tickets now</a> for our one-night-only screening now, featuring a Q&A with director Patrik-Ian Polk. You can also join Tobin and Kathy for <a href="https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10281123">a special pre-screening reception</a>.</p>
<p>Special thanks to the <a href="https://one.usc.edu/" target="_blank" title="ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives">ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives</a><span> at USC.</span> Original music by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Ultracat (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/UltraCat/Disco_High/ultracat_-_03_-_unexpected_little_happenings">"Little Happenings"</a>). Theme by Alex Overington.</p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -04006d3e9c61-d9ed-48ee-9f73-3516b0a6784eartsdocumentaryexplicitfilmgayinterviewlgbtlifemoviesstorytelling#36: Punks
23:26yesOnce upon a time, Kai Wright saw a movie called Punks. A romantic comedy about black gay men, it was like nothing he'd ever seen before. But then it disappeared.
Kai Wright is editor and host of WNYC’s Narrative Unit and a columnist for The Nation magazine. Patrik-Ian Polk is the writer and director of Punks; he went on to create Noah's Arc, The Skinny, and Blackbird, and is now a producer and writer for Being Mary Jane. He is currently producing and writing the upcoming Starz drama series, Pussy Valley.
]]>PunksOnce upon a time, Kai Wright saw a movie called Punks. A romantic comedy about black gay men, it was like nothing he'd ever seen before. But then it disappeared.
Kai Wright is editor and host of WNYC’s Narrative Unit and a columnist for The Nation magazine. Patrik-Ian Polk is the writer and director of Punks; he went on to create Noah's Arc, The Skinny, and Blackbird, and is now a producer and writer for Being Mary Jane. He is currently producing and writing the upcoming Starz drama series, Pussy Valley.
]]>full32WNYC Studios Once upon a time, Kai Wright saw a movie called Punks. A romantic comedy about black gay men, it was like nothing he'd ever seen before. But then it disappeared. Kai Wright is editor and host of WNYC’s Narrative Unit and a columnist for The Nation magaziWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#35: A Gaggle for Me
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/gaggle-finding-queer-friends/<p>In our season three premiere, Nancy stages a friend-tervention for <a href="https://twitter.com/jrodriguez713">Joe Rodriguez</a>. Plus, we launch our new <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/nancy/friends">How to Get a Gaggle</a> project!</p>
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<p>Special thanks to <a href="http://www.imfran.com/">Fran Tirado</a> of the podcast <a href="https://food4thotpodcast.com/">Food 4 Thot</a>, Eric Sosa at <a href="http://www.cmoneverybody.com/">C'mon Everybody</a>, and Bill Clark and Libby Willis at <a href="https://www.memesdiner.com/">MeMe's Diner</a>. Our friendship project is coordinated by Charlotte Cooper with help from Ashley Lusk, Caroline English, Sahar Baharloo, Sarah Sandbach, Fiona Carswell, and many more of our colleagues at <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/">WNYC Studios</a>.</p>
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<p>Original music by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Mystery Mammal (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mystery_Mammal/Latent/Youre_Up_There_1137">"You're Up There"</a>), Podington Bear (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Soul/Gizmo">"Gizmo"</a>), and Creo (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Creo/~/Memory_1520">"Memory"</a>). Theme by Alex Overington.</p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Sun, 15 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -040056d4468c-1e38-479d-af36-dce0daa36949brooklynexplicitfriendshipgaylesbianlgbtlifequeerstorytelling#35: A Gaggle for Me
37:16yesIn our season three premiere, Nancy stages a friend-tervention for Joe Rodriguez. Plus, we launch our new How to Get a Gaggle project!
Special thanks to Fran Tirado of the podcast Food 4 Thot, Eric Sosa at C'mon Everybody, and Bill Clark and Libby Willis at MeMe's Diner. Our friendship project is coordinated by Charlotte Cooper with help from Ashley Lusk, Caroline English, Sahar Baharloo, Sarah Sandbach, Fiona Carswell, and many more of our colleagues at WNYC Studios.
Original music by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Mystery Mammal ("You're Up There"), Podington Bear ("Gizmo"), and Creo ("Memory"). Theme by Alex Overington.
]]>A Gaggle for MeIn our season three premiere, Nancy stages a friend-tervention for Joe Rodriguez. Plus, we launch our new How to Get a Gaggle project!
Special thanks to Fran Tirado of the podcast Food 4 Thot, Eric Sosa at C'mon Everybody, and Bill Clark and Libby Willis at MeMe's Diner. Our friendship project is coordinated by Charlotte Cooper with help from Ashley Lusk, Caroline English, Sahar Baharloo, Sarah Sandbach, Fiona Carswell, and many more of our colleagues at WNYC Studios.
Original music by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Mystery Mammal ("You're Up There"), Podington Bear ("Gizmo"), and Creo ("Memory"). Theme by Alex Overington.
]]>full31WNYC Studios In our season three premiere, Nancy stages a friend-tervention for Joe Rodriguez. Plus, we launch our new How to Get a Gaggle project! Special thanks to Fran Tirado of the podcast Food 4 Thot, Eric Sosa at C'mon Everybody, and Bill Clark and Libby WilWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversationsTobin. Kathy. Season Three!
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/season-three-trailer/<p>Nancy's back with a whole new season of stories and conversations about the queer experience today. All-new episodes starting Sunday, April 15.</p>
Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -04007e63d832-fe16-46ae-a16b-e69971072007bisexualgaylesbianlgbtlifestorytellingtransgenderTobin. Kathy. Season Three!
3:50Nancy's back with a whole new season of stories and conversations about the queer experience today. All-new episodes starting Sunday, April 15.]]>Tobin. Kathy. Season Three.Nancy's back with a whole new season of stories and conversations about the queer experience today. All-new episodes starting Sunday, April 15.]]>trailer3WNYC Studiosno Nancy's back with a whole new season of stories and conversations about the queer experience today. All-new episodes starting Sunday, April 15. WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#34: Return to Ring of Keys
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-ring-of-keys-2/<p>Sarah Lu's first glimpse at life as a queer adult came while visiting Maura Koutoujian's general store back when she was a kid. Years later, Sarah tracked Maura down.</p>
<p>This bonus episode is the last in a series revisiting stories from our first two seasons. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Arne Bang Huseby (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Arne_Bang_Huseby/~/Arne_Huseby_-__Stormy_Blues">“Stormy Blues”</a>), Jalen Warshowsky (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jalen_Warshawsky/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/31_jalen_warshawsky-dollar_theatre">“Dollar Theater”</a>), Josh Woodward (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Breadcrumbs/JoshWoodward-Breadcrumbs-NoVox-09-OnceTomorrow">“Once Tomorrow”</a>, <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Breadcrumbs/JoshWoodward-Breadcrumbs-NoVox-07-GreySnow">“Grey Snow”</a>, and <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Breadcrumbs/JoshWoodward-Breadcrumbs-NoVox-03-BorderBlaster">"Border Blaster"</a>), Anamorphic Orchestra (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Anamorphic_Orchestra/Anamorphic_Orchestra/Taking_Dark_Matter_Lightly">“Taking Dark Matter Lightly”</a>), Joey Pecoraro (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/joeypecoraro/strong-vibes">“Strong Vibes”</a>), and Little Glass Men (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/Kelp_Grooves/Kelp_Grooves">“Kelp Grooves”</a>).</p>
<p><span><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></span></p>
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Sun, 03 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-ring-of-keys-2/chicagolesbianlgbtlifequeerstorytelling#34: Return to Ring of Keys
25:14Sarah Lu's first glimpse at life as a queer adult came while visiting Maura Koutoujian's general store back when she was a kid. Years later, Sarah tracked Maura down.
]]>Return to Ring of KeysSarah Lu's first glimpse at life as a queer adult came while visiting Maura Koutoujian's general store back when she was a kid. Years later, Sarah tracked Maura down.
]]>full217WNYC Studiosno Sarah Lu's first glimpse at life as a queer adult came while visiting Maura Koutoujian's general store back when she was a kid. Years later, Sarah tracked Maura down. This bonus episode is the last in a series revisiting stories from our first two seasonWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#33: Kathy's Mom is Uncomfortable With All This
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-bonus-kathy-mom/<p>Kathy's mom didn't expect anyone would actually listen to her <a href="http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-1-hello-hello">the first time Kathy recorded their conversation</a>. And she's still not particularly comfortable with all this gay stuff.</p>
<p>This bonus episode is part of a series revisiting episodes from our first two seasons. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Benedek ("<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Benedek/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/10_benedek-cruzin">CRUZIN</a>").</p>
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Sun, 19 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-bonus-kathy-mom/familylgbtlifestorytelling#33: Kathy's Mom is Uncomfortable With All This
23:57Kathy's mom didn't expect anyone would actually listen to her the first time Kathy recorded their conversation. And she's still not particularly comfortable with all this gay stuff.
This bonus episode is part of a series revisiting episodes from our first two seasons. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Benedek ("CRUZIN").
]]>Kathy's Mom is Uncomfortable With All ThisKathy's mom didn't expect anyone would actually listen to her the first time Kathy recorded their conversation. And she's still not particularly comfortable with all this gay stuff.
This bonus episode is part of a series revisiting episodes from our first two seasons. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Benedek ("CRUZIN").
]]>full216WNYC Studiosno Kathy's mom didn't expect anyone would actually listen to her the first time Kathy recorded their conversation. And she's still not particularly comfortable with all this gay stuff. This bonus episode is part of a series revisiting episodes from our firsWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#32: Lena Waithe's Superpowers
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-bonus-lena-waithe/<p>We first spoke with Lena Waithe just ahead of Master of None's second season, which featured the groundbreaking episode "Thanksgiving." Kathy checked back in shortly after Lena won an Emmy for writing that episode.</p>
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<li><a href="https://twitter.com/lenawaithe?lang=en">Lena Waithe</a> is an Emmy-award winning writer and actress on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80049714">Master of None</a>. Her new show, <a href="http://www.sho.com/the-chi">The Chi</a>, premieres Jan. 7, 2018 on Showtime.</li>
<li>This episode was recorded in Los Angeles at <a href="https://www.werkitfestival.com">Werk It</a>, WNYC's women's podcast festival.</li>
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<p>This bonus episode is the first in a series revisiting episodes from our first two seasons. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom.</p>
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Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:00:00 -0500http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-bonus-lena-waithe/comedyexplicitgaylesbianlgbtlifestorytellingtelevision#32: Lena Waithe's Superpowers
18:06yesWe first spoke with Lena Waithe just ahead of Master of None's second season, which featured the groundbreaking episode "Thanksgiving." Kathy checked back in shortly after Lena won an Emmy for writing that episode.
Lena Waithe is an Emmy-award winning writer and actress on Master of None. Her new show, The Chi, premieres Jan. 7, 2018 on Showtime.This episode was recorded in Los Angeles at Werk It, WNYC's women's podcast festival.
This bonus episode is the first in a series revisiting episodes from our first two seasons. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom.
]]>Lena Waithe's SuperpowersWe first spoke with Lena Waithe just ahead of Master of None's second season, which featured the groundbreaking episode "Thanksgiving." Kathy checked back in shortly after Lena won an Emmy for writing that episode.
Lena Waithe is an Emmy-award winning writer and actress on Master of None. Her new show, The Chi, premieres Jan. 7, 2018 on Showtime.This episode was recorded in Los Angeles at Werk It, WNYC's women's podcast festival.
This bonus episode is the first in a series revisiting episodes from our first two seasons. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom.
]]>full215WNYC Studios We first spoke with Lena Waithe just ahead of Master of None's second season, which featured the groundbreaking episode "Thanksgiving." Kathy checked back in shortly after Lena won an Emmy for writing that episode. Lena Waithe is an Emmy-award winning wrWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#31: Out at Work
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-out-at-work/<p>Earlier this year we launched our Out at Work project, looking to explore the complicated stories that come with being queer on the job. We asked you to share your own experiences, and nearly 3,000 of you wrote in. Here's what we found:</p>
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<li>More than half of you — <strong>52 percent</strong> — said you are out at work.</li>
<li><strong>Thirteen percent</strong> of you said you aren’t out at all.</li>
<li>And about a third — <strong>35 percent</strong> — said you are <em>somewhat </em>out.</li>
</ul>
<p>That third group, the people who are somewhat out, shows just how squishy words like “in” and “out” can be. There are innumerable ways to be out at work, but looking across our survey data and responses, we narrowed in on six.</p>
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<p><strong>My queerness is an essential part of my work.</strong></p>
<blockquote>
<p>“I work in an LGBT non-profit community center doing youth programming. Before that I worked at a college in their LGBT center as administrative assistance. All in all I have been a professional gay for almost 8 years. I used to say that people at the college would see me and see rainbows flying off of me as I walked around. I am out as out can be.” <span>— <em>K, Pennsylvania</em></span></p>
</blockquote>
<p><em>Listen to Dana's story:</em></p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="54" scrolling="no" src="https://www.wnyc.org/widgets/ondemand_player/nancy/#file=https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/nancy_extra/nancy_extra102917_4complicated.mp3&share=0" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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<p><strong>I’m totally out about my identity at work.</strong> </p>
<blockquote>
<p><span>“I'm non-binary, so it required a public announcement to my team to make sure everyone understood. I use they/them pronouns and make sure any new hires know that… One coworker made a cake for the occasion and put my pronouns in the frosting. He said instead of 'cake day' it was 'cake they.' It tasted great too.” — <em>R, Rhode Island</em></span></p>
</blockquote>
<p><em>Listen to Brook's story:</em></p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="54" scrolling="no" src="https://www.wnyc.org/widgets/ondemand_player/nancy/#file=https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/nancy_extra/nancy_extra102917_2outproud.mp3&share=0" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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<p><strong>I'm not explicitly out but I assume most people know.</strong></p>
<blockquote>
<p><span>"I'm a gay trans man. Testosterone never really affected my voice, or my curves. As soon as I open my mouth to speak or stand up -- I'm out. There's no option for me to be stealth. My body gives me away the moment I'm present… I *never* have the option of choosing when I'm out or not." — <em>S, California</em></span></p>
</blockquote>
<p><em>Listen to Alison's story:</em></p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="54" scrolling="no" src="https://www.wnyc.org/widgets/ondemand_player/nancy/#file=https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/nancy_extra/nancy_extra102917_3peoplecantell.mp3&share=0" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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<p><strong>I'm out about some things, but keep others to myself.</strong></p>
<blockquote>
<p>“I'm a graduate student working in a chemistry lab as part of my PhD. I'm out to all of my coworkers and fellow graduate students, but my adviser has expressed some very homophobic views. He has said to other members of our research group that he doesn't want to hire gays, because they will be "more interested in sex than in chemistry.” <span>— <em>Z, Texas</em></span></p>
</blockquote>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="54" scrolling="no" src="https://www.wnyc.org/widgets/ondemand_player/nancy/#file=https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/nancy_extra/nancy_extra102917_4complicated.mp3&share=0" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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<p><strong>My queerness has nothing to do with my job, so I don't share a thing.</strong></p>
<blockquote>
<p><span>"For me, it's not anyone else's business to know. People aren't entitled to any part of you and that's something that is given at your own discretion." — <em>L, California</em></span></p>
</blockquote>
<p><em>Listen to Jeremy's story:</em></p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="54" scrolling="no" src="https://www.wnyc.org/widgets/ondemand_player/nancy/#file=https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/nancy_extra/nancy_extra102917_5cant.mp3&share=0" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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<p><strong>Being out would threaten my job security or safety.</strong></p>
<blockquote>
<p>“I'm an architect. Typically I am out at work, but I tend to avoid discussing my sexuality at all on job sites. The machismo culture of construction sites is intimidating and I have to command respect when I'm there and can't afford a loss of respect from the site staff because of any imagined personal weakness. At my most recent job, on my fourth day of work I was pulled aside by my boss as we came back from our first work lunch where we talked about some of our personal lives and not just work issues. He told me that he was very excited to have me working there, but he cautioned me that I should never mention my husband again while I worked there because, while he 'was cool with it' the senior management was very conservative and might choose to fire me." — <em>S, Virginia</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p><em>Listen to Patrick's story:</em></p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="54" scrolling="no" src="https://www.wnyc.org/widgets/ondemand_player/nancy/#file=https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/nancy_extra/nancy_extra102917_6irrelevant.mp3&share=0" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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<h2>Inside this episode</h2>
<ul>
<li>Asa Sevelius is principal of the <a href="https://www.brookline.k12.ma.us/heath">Heath School</a> in Brookline, Mass.</li>
<li>Clair Farley is the director of economic development at the <a href="http://www.sfcenter.org">San Francisco LGBT Center</a>; Mia Satya is an employment services specialist with the center's <a href="http://transemploymentprogram.org">Trans Employment Program</a>.</li>
<li>Check out the <a href="http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-out-at-work/">results from our Out at Work survey</a>, plus a whole bunch of resources for navigating being queer on the job.</li>
</ul>
<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Drake Stafford (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Drake_Stafford/Drake_Stafford_-_Singles/Matte_Black_-_Drake_Stafford">"Matte Black"</a>) and Evan Schaeffer (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Evan_Schaeffer/Big_Splash/Evan_Schaeffer_-_09_-_Sisyphus">"Sisyphus"</a>). Special thanks to Mandy Naglich, Anna Burke, and Alison Morgenstern.</p>
<hr>
<h2>Listen to our other Out at Work stories<br><span></span></h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-trans-military-ban">#16: Let's Talk About Trump's Trans Ban</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-pentagon-pride">#19: The Pentagon's Secret Gaggle of Gays</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-out-at-work-lgbt-employment/">#22: Does Your Boss Know You're Gay?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-chirlane-mccray">#24: Somewhat Out</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2>Let's stay in touch!</h2>
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<h2>Resources</h2>
<p>You don't have to figure it all out on your own. Here are some of our favorite LGBT employment resources:</p>
<p><strong>Finding a job:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights/article/workplace-your-job-search">Your Job Search (Lambda Legal)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://transcanwork.org/">Trans Can Work</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Coming out at work:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.hrc.org/resources/coming-out-at-work">Coming Out at Work (Human Rights Campaign)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.autostraddle.com/coming-out-at-work-59763/">Coming Out at Work: What a Way to Make a Living (Autostraddle)</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Know your rights:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/brochure-gender_stereotyping.cfm">Preventing Employment Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender Workers (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://transgenderlawcenter.org/resources/employment/know-your-rights-transgender-employment-law">Transgender People at Work (Transgender Law Center)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights/article/workplace-hiv-discrimination">HIV Discrimination in the Workplace (Lambda Legal)</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Employer resources:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://transgenderlawcenter.org/resources/employment/modelpolicy">Model Transgender Employment Policy (Transgender Law Center)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://transgenderlawcenter.org/resources/employment/tips-for-working-with-transgender-coworkers">Tips for Working with Transgender Coworkers (Transgender Law Center)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights/article/workplace-for-employers">For Employers (Lambda Legal)</a></li>
</ul>
Sun, 29 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-out-at-work/employmentgaylesbianlgbtlifepoliticstransgenderwork#31: Out at Work
30:44Nearly 3,000 of you told us about your experiences being queer on the job. And we learned it's rarely as simple as "in" or "out." Visit nancypodcast.org/workresults for results from our Out at Work survey, plus a whole bunch of resources for navigating being queer on the job.
Guests: Asa Sevelius is principal of the Heath School in Brookline, Mass. Clair Farley is the director of economic development at the San Francisco LGBT Center; Mia Satya is an employment services specialist with the center's Trans Employment Program.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Drake Stafford ("Matte Black") and Evan Schaeffer ("Sisyphus"). Special thanks to Mandy Naglich, Anna Burke, and Alison Morgenstern.
]]>Out at WorkNearly 3,000 of you told us about your experiences being queer on the job. And we learned it's rarely as simple as "in" or "out." Visit nancypodcast.org/workresults for results from our Out at Work survey, plus a whole bunch of resources for navigating being queer on the job.
Guests: Asa Sevelius is principal of the Heath School in Brookline, Mass. Clair Farley is the director of economic development at the San Francisco LGBT Center; Mia Satya is an employment services specialist with the center's Trans Employment Program.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Drake Stafford ("Matte Black") and Evan Schaeffer ("Sisyphus"). Special thanks to Mandy Naglich, Anna Burke, and Alison Morgenstern.
]]>full214WNYC Studiosno Earlier this year we launched our Out at Work project, looking to explore the complicated stories that come with being queer on the job. We asked you to share your own experiences, and nearly 3,000 of you wrote in. Here's what we found: More than half ofWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#30: This Awful Side of Me
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-lewis-wallace/<p>You don't <em>accept</em> it or you don't <em>understand</em> it?</p>
<ul>
<li><span><a href="https://www.lewispants.com/"><span>Lewis Wallace</span></a></span> is a <a href="https://www.scalawagmagazine.org/">magazine editor</a> and radio producer in North Carolina.</li>
<li><span><a href="https://twitter.com/liza_yeager?lang=en"><span>Liza Yeager</span></a></span> is a senior at Brown University, where she co-founded <a href="http://www.nowherethis.org/"><span>Now Here This</span></a>.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Anamorphic Orchestra (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/search/?quicksearch=anamorphic+orchestra">"Signs of Life"</a>).</p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at </em><a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes"><span><em>Nancypodcast.org/donate</em></span></a><em>.</em></p>
Sun, 22 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-lewis-wallace/familylgbtmusicracereligion_faithstorytellingtransgender#30: This Awful Side of Me
25:45You don't accept it or you don't understand it?
]]>full213WNYC Studiosno You don't accept it or you don't understand it? Lewis Wallace is a magazine editor and radio producer in North Carolina. Liza Yeager is a senior at Brown University, where she co-founded Now Here This. A young Lewis Wallace with his grandparents, Mac andWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#29: Absence Of
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-asexuality/<p>You don't know what you don't know.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/jorcru?lang=en&ref_src=twsrc%5Eappleosx%7Ctwcamp%5Esafari%7Ctwgr%5Esearch">Jordan Crucchiola</a> is an associate editor at Vulture, where this spring she wrote <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2017/03/riverdale-jughead-asexual-defense.html">"An Asexual's Defense of Jughead Kissing Betty on Riverdale."</a></li>
<li>Ben Schwartz is a LARP writer at <a href="https://www.wayfinderexperience.com/staff-area/">the Wayfinder Experience</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Drake Stafford (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Drake_Stafford/Drake_Stafford_-_Singles/In_Heaven_-_Drake_Stafford">"In Heaven"</a>), Age of Escapism (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Artofescapism/Promise_of_Time_Upbeat_Themes/Done_with_Disco">"Done With Disco"</a> and <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Artofescapism/Promise_of_Time_Upbeat_Themes/Stop_to_Start_Over">"Start Over"</a>), Kai Engel (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Caeli/Kai_Engel_-_caeli_-_06_daedalus_1543">"Daedalus"</a> and <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/The_Scope/Kai_Engel_-_The_Scope_-_08_Low_Horizon">"Low Horizon"</a>), and Ultra Cat (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/ultracat/disco_high/ultracat_-_01_-_disco_high">"Disco High"</a>).</p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-asexuality/artsasexualitycomedyexplicitfirst-person_storylgbtlifesexualitystorytellingtelevision#29: Absence Of
28:58yesYou don't know what you don't know.
]]>full212WNYC Studios You don't know what you don't know. Jordan Crucchiola is an associate editor at Vulture, where this spring she wrote "An Asexual's Defense of Jughead Kissing Betty on Riverdale." Ben Schwartz is a LARP writer at the Wayfinder Experience. Episode scoring WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#28: Tegan & Sara & Abby & Josh
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-tegan-sara/<p>Sibling relationships can be tricky.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://teganandsara.com">Tegan & Sara</a> are about to hit the road for <a href="http://teganandsara.com/shows/">"The Con X: Tour,"</a> which marks the 10th anniversary of their breakout album.</li>
<li>Abby Holtzman is a radio producer working now at WAMU and NPR's <a href="http://biglisten.org">The Big Listen</a>. Her brother Josh is in his first year at Oberlin College. They only look like twins.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Andy Cohen (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/MUL__DIV_1198/Andy_G_Cohen_-_MULDIV_-_04_-_A_Perceptible_Shift">"A Perceptible Shift"</a>) and Juanitos (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Juanitos/Soul_Africa/11_-_Mondo_Wack">"Mondo Wack"</a>).</p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-tegan-sara/explicitlesbianlgbtmusicqueer#28: Tegan & Sara & Abby & Josh
17:52yesSibling relationships can be tricky.
Abby Holtzman is a radio producer working now at WAMU and NPR's The Big Listen. Her brother Josh is in his first year at Oberlin College. They only look like twins.
Abby Holtzman is a radio producer working now at WAMU and NPR's The Big Listen. Her brother Josh is in his first year at Oberlin College. They only look like twins.
]]>full211WNYC Studios Sibling relationships can be tricky. Tegan & Sara are about to hit the road for "The Con X: Tour," which marks the 10th anniversary of their breakout album. Abby Holtzman is a radio producer working now at WAMU and NPR's The Big Listen. Her brother JWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#27: Oliver Sipple
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-radiolab-oliver-sipple/<p>On Sept. 22, 1975, Oliver Sipple went for a walk. The rest is history.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.radiolab.org/people/latif-nasser/">Latif Nasser</a> is the director of research at Radiolab.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wnyc.org/people/tracie-hunte/">Tracie Hunte</a> is a reporter at Radiolab.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Tue, 03 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-radiolab-oliver-sipple/first_amendmentgaygerald_fordlifepresidentprivacyrights#27: Oliver Sipple
65:32On Sept. 22, 1975, Oliver Sipple went for a walk. The rest is history.
]]>full210WNYC Studiosno On Sept. 22, 1975, Oliver Sipple went for a walk. The rest is history. Latif Nasser is the director of research at Radiolab. Tracie Hunte is a reporter at Radiolab. Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at Nancypodcast.org/donate. WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#26: Different in Two Ways
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-ryan-haddad/<p>Ryan Haddad is a writer and actor with a one-man show about hooking up, dating, and intimacy. He also has cerebral palsy. Please don't call him inspirational.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ryanjhaddad.com/">Ryan Haddad</a> is a New York-based writer and performer. His one-man show is called <a href="http://www.ryanjhaddad.com/hi-are-you-single/">"Hi, Are You Single?"</a></li>
<li>This week's episode was recorded live at the <a href="http://nowhearthisfest.com/">Now Hear This</a> podcast festival.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional engineering by Matt Boynton. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Blues_Sampler/Slow_Burn">"Slow Burn"</a>) and Anamorphic Orchestra (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Anamorphic_Orchestra/Anamorphic_Orchestra/Radiant_Flux">"Radiant Flux"</a>). Special thanks to Chris Bannon, John DeLore, Chris Hartnett, and the entire Now Hear This team.</p>
<p><em>Support our work! Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Sun, 01 Oct 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-ryan-haddad/artscerebral_palsydisabilitiesdramaexplicitgaylgbtlivepodcastsexstorytellingtheater#26: Different in Two Ways
19:03yesRyan Haddad is a writer and actor with a one-man show about hooking up, dating, and intimacy. He also has cerebral palsy. Please don't call him inspirational.
This week's episode was recorded live at the Now Hear This podcast festival.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional engineering by Matt Boynton. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod ("Slow Burn") and Anamorphic Orchestra ("Radiant Flux"). Special thanks to Chris Bannon, John DeLore, Chris Hartnett, and the entire Now Hear This team.
]]>Different in Two WaysRyan Haddad is a writer and actor with a one-man show about hooking up, dating, and intimacy. He also has cerebral palsy. Please don't call him inspirational.
This week's episode was recorded live at the Now Hear This podcast festival.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional engineering by Matt Boynton. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod ("Slow Burn") and Anamorphic Orchestra ("Radiant Flux"). Special thanks to Chris Bannon, John DeLore, Chris Hartnett, and the entire Now Hear This team.
]]>full29WNYC Studios Ryan Haddad is a writer and actor with a one-man show about hooking up, dating, and intimacy. He also has cerebral palsy. Please don't call him inspirational. Ryan Haddad is a New York-based writer and performer. His one-man show is called "Hi, Are You SWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#25: Will and Grace Are Back! (But Should They Be?)
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-will-and-grace-reboot/<p>The world's changed since the groundbreaking sitcom went off the air. Eleven years later, does Will & Grace still have something to say?</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/e_alexjung">Alex Jung</a> is a staff writer at <a href="http://www.vulture.com/">Vulture</a>, where he covers entertainment and culture.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nbc.com/will-and-grace">New episodes</a> of Will & Grace air Thursdays on NBC starting Sept. 28. You can watch episodes from the series' original run on <a href="https://www.hulu.com/will--grace-original">Hulu</a>.</li>
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<p>[Hello. Kathy sneaking onto the show page to say that DEBRA MESSING SHOULD BE THE ONE TO PLAY LUCILLE BALL IN AARON SORKIN'S BIOPIC. No shade to Cate Blanchett, she's very good. BUT DEBRA! #JUSTICEFORDEBRA]</p>
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Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-will-and-grace-reboot/artscomedyexplicitgayinterviewlgbtnbcsitcomstelevisionwill_and_grace#25: Will and Grace Are Back! (But Should They Be?)
19:17yesThe world's changed since the groundbreaking sitcom went off the air. Eleven years later, does Will & Grace still have something to say?
Alex Jung is a staff writer at Vulture, where he covers entertainment and culture.
New episodes of Will & Grace air Thursdays on NBC starting Sept. 28. You can watch episodes from the series' original run on Hulu.
]]>Will and Grace Are Back! (But Should They Be?)The world's changed since the groundbreaking sitcom went off the air. Eleven years later, does Will & Grace still have something to say?
Alex Jung is a staff writer at Vulture, where he covers entertainment and culture.
New episodes of Will & Grace air Thursdays on NBC starting Sept. 28. You can watch episodes from the series' original run on Hulu.
]]>full28WNYC Studios The world's changed since the groundbreaking sitcom went off the air. Eleven years later, does Will & Grace still have something to say? Alex Jung is a staff writer at Vulture, where he covers entertainment and culture. New episodes of Will & GraWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#24: Somewhat Out
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-chirlane-mccray/<p>It's easy to feel invisible.</p>
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<li>Chirlane McCray, New York City's first lady, spoke to us about the new <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/unity-project.page">NYC Unity Project</a>. Her 1979 essay in <a href="http://www.essence.com/">Essence</a> is called <a href="https://www.scribd.com/doc/115665122/I-am-a-Lesbian-by-Chirlane-McCray-Essence-Magazine-September-1979">"I Am A Lesbian."</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/mr_bellis">Rich Bellis</a> is an associate editor at <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/">Fast Company</a>, where he covers the intersection of LGBT issues, business, and leadership.</li>
<li>Join our <a href="https://project.wnyc.org/nancy/out-at-work/">"Out at Work"</a> project by taking our quick survey.</li>
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<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional mixing help from Matt Boynton.</p>
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Sun, 24 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-chirlane-mccray/chirlane_mccrayemploymentgracie_mansionlgbtlgbt_youthlocal_wnycnew_york_citynewyorkcitywork#24: Somewhat Out
24:38Chirlane McCray, New York City's first lady, spoke to us about the new NYC Unity Project. Her 1979 essay in Essence is called "I Am A Lesbian."
Rich Bellis is an associate editor at Fast Company, where he covers the intersection of LGBT issues, business, and leadership.
Join our "Out at Work" project by taking our quick survey.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional mixing help from Matt Boynton.
]]>full27WNYC Studiosno It's easy to feel invisible. Chirlane McCray, New York City's first lady, spoke to us about the new NYC Unity Project. Her 1979 essay in Essence is called "I Am A Lesbian." Rich Bellis is an associate editor at Fast Company, where he covers the intersectWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#23: I See You, I Love You
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-gaby-dunn-allison-raskin-vivek-shraya/<p>If you don't see something, say something.</p>
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<li><a href="https://twitter.com/gabydunn">Gaby Dunn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/AllisonRaskin">Allison Raskin</a> produce a YouTube series called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/justbetweenusshow/">Just Between Us</a>. They have a new YA book called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Everyone-But-You-Novel/dp/125012932X">"I Hate Everyone But You."</a></li>
<li><a href="http://vivekshraya.com">Vivek Shraya</a> is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Bindi-Vivek-Shraya/dp/1551526689">"The Boy and the Bindi,"</a> a children's book illustrated by Rajni Perera. (Here's <a href="https://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/books/pcstats.asp">the research she cites</a> about diversity in books for kids.)</li>
<li>Join our <a href="http://www.nancypodcast.org/work">"Out At Work"</a> project. <a href="https://wnyc.typeform.com/to/u2hVIf?browser_id=2aeeec5fe48dab53">Take our quick survey</a> to tell us about your experience being queer at work.</li>
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<p><em>Special thanks to Daniel Guillemette.</em></p>
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Sun, 17 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-gaby-dunn-allison-raskin-vivek-shraya/bisexualcanadachildren's literature [lc]comedycultureexplicitfriendshipgaylgbtlifequeertransgenderyoutube#23: I See You, I Love You
23:16yesIf you don't see something, say something.
]]>full26WNYC Studios If you don't see something, say something. Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin produce a YouTube series called Just Between Us. They have a new YA book called "I Hate Everyone But You." Vivek Shraya is the author of "The Boy and the Bindi," a children's book ilWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#22: Does Your Boss Know You're Gay?
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-out-at-work-lgbt-employment/<p>Twenty-eight states lack employment protections for LGBT people. And what federal protections do exist are under new attack.</p>
<ul>
<li>This episode is part of our <a href="http://www.nancypodcast.com/work">Out at Work</a> series. <a href="https://wnyc.typeform.com/to/u2hVIf?browser_id=2aeeec5fe48dab53">Take our quick survey</a> to tell us about your experience being queer at work.</li>
<li>Find out what protections you have with <a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/states-regions/in-your-state">this state-by-state guide</a> from Lambda Legal.</li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/mjs_DC">Mark Joseph Stern</a> covers law and LGBTQ issues for Slate.</li>
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<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Podington Bear (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Uplifting/Lightfeet">"Lightfeet"</a>), Arne Bang Huseby (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Arne_Bang_Huseby/~/Arne_Huseby_-__Stormy_Blues">"Stormy Blues"</a>), and Anamorphic Orchestra (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Anamorphic_Orchestra/20170730112627958/Radiant_Flux">"Radiant Flux"</a>).</p>
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Sun, 10 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-out-at-work-lgbt-employment/employmentexplicitgaylawlesbianlgbtlifenational_newsnewsstorytellingsupreme_courtwork#22: Does Your Boss Know You're Gay?
23:05yesTwenty-eight states lack employment protections for LGBT people. And what federal protections do exist are under new attack.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Podington Bear ("Lightfeet"), Arne Bang Huseby ("Stormy Blues"), and Anamorphic Orchestra ("Radiant Flux").
]]>Does Your Boss Know You're GayTwenty-eight states lack employment protections for LGBT people. And what federal protections do exist are under new attack.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Podington Bear ("Lightfeet"), Arne Bang Huseby ("Stormy Blues"), and Anamorphic Orchestra ("Radiant Flux").
]]>full25WNYC Studios Twenty-eight states lack employment protections for LGBT people. And what federal protections do exist are under new attack. This episode is part of our Out at Work series. Take our quick survey to tell us about your experience being queer at work. Find WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#21: Multiple Lesbians in Any Scenario
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-l-word/<p>The L Word is a soap opera, and maybe not even a particularly good one at that. But it's also essential viewing for queer women.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.cameronesposito.com/">Cameron Esposito</a> is an actor, comedian, and producer.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wnycstudios.org/twitter.com/onlysarahshahi">Sarah Shahi</a>, <a href="http://www.wnycstudios.org/twitter.com/Erincdu">Erin Daniels</a>, and <a href="http://www.wnycstudios.org/twitter.com/msmiakirshner">Mia Kirshner</a> played Carmen, Dana, and Jenny on The L Word. <a href="https://twitter.com/ilenechaiken?lang=en">Ilene Chaiken</a> was the show's co-creator and executive producer.</li>
<li>Special thanks to Cassie Sercia and Autostraddle's Riese Bernard.</li>
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<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Kai Engel (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/The_Run/Kai_Engel_-_The_Run_-_01_Seeker">"Seeker"</a>) and Lawrence Grey (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lawrence_Grey/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/48_lawrence_grey-the_st_marks_shake">"The St Marks Shake"</a>).</p>
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Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-l-word/cultureentertainmentexplicitlesbianlgbtqueerstorytellingtelevision#21: Multiple Lesbians in Any Scenario
19:27yesThe L Word is a soap opera, and maybe not even a particularly good one at that. But it's also essential viewing for queer women.
Cameron Esposito is an actor, comedian, and producer. Sarah Shahi, Erin Daniels, and Mia Kirshner played Carmen, Dana, and Jenny on The L Word. Ilene Chaiken was the show's co-creator and executive producer.Special thanks to Cassie Sercia and Autostraddle's Riese Bernard.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Kai Engel ("Seeker") and Lawrence Grey ("The St Marks Shake").
]]>Multiple Lesbians in Any ScenarioThe L Word is a soap opera, and maybe not even a particularly good one at that. But it's also essential viewing for queer women.
Cameron Esposito is an actor, comedian, and producer. Sarah Shahi, Erin Daniels, and Mia Kirshner played Carmen, Dana, and Jenny on The L Word. Ilene Chaiken was the show's co-creator and executive producer.Special thanks to Cassie Sercia and Autostraddle's Riese Bernard.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Kai Engel ("Seeker") and Lawrence Grey ("The St Marks Shake").
]]>full24WNYC Studios The L Word is a soap opera, and maybe not even a particularly good one at that. But it's also essential viewing for queer women. Cameron Esposito is an actor, comedian, and producer. Sarah Shahi, Erin Daniels, and Mia Kirshner played Carmen, Dana, and JeWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#20: My Brother and Me
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-nore-davis-transgender-brother-patti-harrison/<p>Nore Davis tells jokes about his brother, Khalil, being transgender. But they've never really just sat down to talk about it. Plus: Patti Harrison responds to the president.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.noredavis.com/">Nore Davis</a> is a comedian. You can listen to his albums <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/37lXk4pMZZ6pTmNO9LHRL0">Home Game</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4h40cLT5VSd8Z32KdmRlzZ">Away Game</a> on Spotify. Khalil Davis runs a website promoting financial literacy within the transgender community called <a href="https://thetranscapitalist.com">The Trans Capitalist</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pattiharrisonswebsite.website">Patti Harrison</a> is a comedian who made <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTAcsewIQw">her network debut on The Tonight Show</a>, where she criticized Donald Trump's proposed ban on transgender people serving in the military.</li>
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<p><span>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom and Isaac Jones. Additional music by Drake Stafford (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Drake_Stafford/SUNDAY/CASETS_-_DRAKE_STAFFORD">"Casets"</a>), Benedek (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Benedek/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/10_benedek-cruzin">"Cruzin"</a>), and Broke For Free (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Slam_Funk/Broke_For_Free_-_Slam_Funk_-_09_Drop_of_Water_In_the_Ocean">"Drop of Water in the Ocean"</a>).</span></p>
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Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-nore-davis-transgender-brother-patti-harrison/comedyexplicitstorytellingtransgendertransgender_ban#20: My Brother and Me
29:11yesNore Davis tells jokes about his brother, Khalil, being transgender. But they've never really just sat down to talk about it. Plus: Patti Harrison responds to the president.
Nore Davis is a comedian. You can listen to his albums Home Game and Away Game on Spotify. Khalil Davis runs a website promoting financial literacy within the transgender community called The Trans Capitalist.
]]>My Brother and MeNore Davis tells jokes about his brother, Khalil, being transgender. But they've never really just sat down to talk about it. Plus: Patti Harrison responds to the president.
Nore Davis is a comedian. You can listen to his albums Home Game and Away Game on Spotify. Khalil Davis runs a website promoting financial literacy within the transgender community called The Trans Capitalist.
]]>full23WNYC Studios Nore Davis tells jokes about his brother, Khalil, being transgender. But they've never really just sat down to talk about it. Plus: Patti Harrison responds to the president. Nore Davis is a comedian. You can listen to his albums Home Game and Away Game oWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#19: The Pentagon's Secret Gaggle of Gays
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-pentagon-pride/<p>Even after "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, the military wasn't an easy place to be out.</p>
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<li><a href="https://twitter.com/audreyqq">Audrey Quinn</a>, a WNYC health reporter, reported and produced this story.</li>
<li>Special thanks to Alex Wagner, Tarak Shah, Todd Breasseale, and Sue Fulton.</li>
<li>All season we'll be reporting stories about being out at work. Tell us yours at <a href="http://nancypodcast.org/work">nancypodcast.org/work</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom and Isaac Jones with additional music by Andy G. Cohen (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/MUL__DIV_1198/Andy_G_Cohen_-_MULDIV_-_04_-_A_Perceptible_Shift">"A Perceptible Shift"</a>), Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/Dances_and_Dames_1428">"Dances and Dames,"</a> <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/Faster_Does_It_1271">"Faster Does It,"</a> and <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/I_Knew_a_Guy">"I Knew a Guy"</a>), Anamorphic Orchestra (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Anamorphic_Orchestra/20170730112627958/Creature_Comforts">"Creature Comforts"</a> and <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Anamorphic_Orchestra/20170730112627958/Taking_Dark_Matter_Lightly">"Taking Dark Matter Lightly"</a>), the U.S. Army Band (<a href="http://www.usarmyband.com/watch-listen/ceremonial-music-guide.html">"To The Color"</a>), and the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_United_States_Army_Old_Guard_Fife_and_Drum_Corps/Celebrating_50_Years">"Soldier's Farewell"</a>).</p>
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Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-pentagon-pride/dont_ask_dont_tellexplicitlgbtmilitarynational_newspridestorytelling#19: The Pentagon's Secret Gaggle of Gays
23:19yesEven after "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, the military wasn't an easy place to be out.
Audrey Quinn, a WNYC health reporter, reported and produced this story. Special thanks to Alex Wagner, Tarak Shah, Todd Breasseale, and Sue Fulton. All season we'll be reporting stories about being out at work. Tell us yours at nancypodcast.org/work.
]]>The Pentagon's Secret Gaggle of GaysEven after "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, the military wasn't an easy place to be out.
Audrey Quinn, a WNYC health reporter, reported and produced this story. Special thanks to Alex Wagner, Tarak Shah, Todd Breasseale, and Sue Fulton. All season we'll be reporting stories about being out at work. Tell us yours at nancypodcast.org/work.
]]>full22WNYC Studios Even after "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, the military wasn't an easy place to be out. Audrey Quinn, a WNYC health reporter, reported and produced this story. Special thanks to Alex Wagner, Tarak Shah, Todd Breasseale, and Sue Fulton. All season wWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#18: The Swimsuit Issue
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-swimsuit-body/<p>Thanks for the invite, but Tobin's going to skip your pool party.</p>
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<li><a href="https://twitter.com/sabritree?lang=en">Sabri Ben-Achour</a> is a senior reporter for <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/">Marketplace</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/_jamestgreen">James T. Green</a> is a producer for <a href="https://gimletmedia.com/the-nod/">The Nod</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.beyourownbabe.com/">Babetown</a> hosts pop-up events for queer women.</li>
</ul>
<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom and Isaac Jones with additional music by Joey Pecoraro (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/joeypecoraro/sour-sweets">"Sour Sweets"</a>) and Gangi (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Gangi/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/22_gangi-proton_beat">"Proton Beat"</a>).</p>
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Sun, 20 Aug 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-swimsuit-body/bodyexplicithealthlgbtstorytellingsummer#18: The Swimsuit Issue
25:54yesThanks for the invite, but Tobin's going to skip your pool party.
]]>full21WNYC Studios Thanks for the invite, but Tobin's going to skip your pool party. Sabri Ben-Achour is a senior reporter for Marketplace. James T. Green is a producer for The Nod. Babetown hosts pop-up events for queer women. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom and Isaac JonWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversationsNancy's Back
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-season-2-trailer/<p>Your friendly neighborhood LGBTQ podcast is back for season 2. Kathy’s dating, Tobin’s at the beach, and just to make sure this trailer lands up high in the search results: What time is the solar eclipse? New episodes starting Sunday, Aug. 20!</p>
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-season-2-trailer/explicitgaylesbianlgbtpodcastqueersolar_eclipsestorytellingNancy's Back
2:08yesYour friendly neighborhood LGBTQ podcast is back for season 2. Kathy’s dating, Tobin’s at the beach, and just to make sure this trailer lands up high in the search results: What time is the solar eclipse? New episodes starting Sunday, Aug. 20!]]>Nancy's BackYour friendly neighborhood LGBTQ podcast is back for season 2. Kathy’s dating, Tobin’s at the beach, and just to make sure this trailer lands up high in the search results: What time is the solar eclipse? New episodes starting Sunday, Aug. 20!]]>trailer2WNYC Studios Your friendly neighborhood LGBTQ podcast is back for season 2. Kathy’s dating, Tobin’s at the beach, and just to make sure this trailer lands up high in the search results: What time is the solar eclipse? New episodes starting Sunday, Aug. 20! WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#17: RuPaul Wants Naked People and Big, Fat Asses
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-ru-paul-a-piece-of-work/<p>RuPaul navigates performance art with Broad City's Abbi Jacobson in the new WNYC Studios and MoMA podcast A Piece of Work.</p>
<p><em>Nancy returns for season two in August. Subscribe to <a href="http://www.wnyc.org/shows/pieceofwork/">A Piece of Work</a> wherever you get your podcasts.</em></p>
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Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-ru-paul-a-piece-of-work/artsexplicitlgbtstorytelling#17: RuPaul Wants Naked People and Big, Fat Asses
29:05yesRuPaul navigates performance art with Broad City's Abbi Jacobson in the new WNYC Studios and MoMA podcast A Piece of Work.
Nancy returns for season two in August. Subscribe to A Piece of Work wherever you get your podcasts.
]]>RuPaul Wants Naked People and Big, Fat AssesRuPaul navigates performance art with Broad City's Abbi Jacobson in the new WNYC Studios and MoMA podcast A Piece of Work.
Nancy returns for season two in August. Subscribe to A Piece of Work wherever you get your podcasts.
]]>full117WNYC Studios RuPaul navigates performance art with Broad City's Abbi Jacobson in the new WNYC Studios and MoMA podcast A Piece of Work. Nancy returns for season two in August. Subscribe to A Piece of Work wherever you get your podcasts. Support our work. Become a NanWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#16: Let's Talk About Trump's Trans Ban
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-trans-military-ban/<p>An estimated 15,000 trans people currently serve in the U.S. military. We spoke with <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessruliffson/what-it-feels-like-being-a-trans-person-serving-in-the-armed?utm_term=.prQ8GjVaOk#.cwRbpAvEl6">Jordan Blisk</a>, a former senior airman in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, about why he wanted to serve to begin with, and how it transformed his life for the better.</p>
<p><em><a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessruliffson/what-it-feels-like-being-a-trans-person-serving-in-the-armed?utm_term=.ppM6y9MQXL#.cd8VQokgj3">Here's BuzzFeed's comic about Jordan's experience being trans in the military.</a><br></em></p>
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Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-trans-military-ban/lgbtmilitarynational_newstransgender#16: Let's Talk About Trump's Trans Ban
8:08An estimated 15,000 trans people currently serve in the U.S. military. We spoke with Jordan Blisk, a former senior airman in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, about why he wanted to serve to begin with, and how it transformed his life for the better.
]]>Let's Talk About Trump's Trans BanAn estimated 15,000 trans people currently serve in the U.S. military. We spoke with Jordan Blisk, a former senior airman in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, about why he wanted to serve to begin with, and how it transformed his life for the better.
]]>full116WNYC Studiosno An estimated 15,000 trans people currently serve in the U.S. military. We spoke with Jordan Blisk, a former senior airman in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, about why he wanted to serve to begin with, and how it transformed his life for the better. Here's BWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#15: Q is Growing Up
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-transgender-child/<p>Q Daily is an 11-year-old trans boy. With puberty looming, he and his family have big decisions to make.</p>
<p>Yasmeen Khan is a reporter covering education and youth for the WNYC Newsroom. Her stories were mixed by Wayne Shulmister.</p>
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Sun, 16 Jul 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-transgender-child/educationlgbtlocal_wnycnewstransgender#15: Q is Growing Up
16:48Q Daily is an 11-year-old trans boy. With puberty looming, he and his family have big decisions to make.
Yasmeen Khan is a reporter covering education and youth for the WNYC Newsroom. Her stories were mixed by Wayne Shulmister.
]]>full115WNYC Studiosno Q Daily is an 11-year-old trans boy. With puberty looming, he and his family have big decisions to make. Yasmeen Khan is a reporter covering education and youth for the WNYC Newsroom. Her stories were mixed by Wayne Shulmister. Sign up for our newsletterWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#14: Kathy Goes to Camp
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-kathy-goes-to-queer-camp/<p>Maybe don't overthink this one.</p>
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<li><a href="http://a-camp.org/">A-Camp</a> is an annual summer camp for queer women organized by the website <a href="https://autostraddle.com/">Autostraddle</a>.</li>
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<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with guitar performance by Hannis Brown. <a href="http://nypublicradio.us5.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=4109fdd323aaac7078eadaa8f&id=40c06aed91" target="_blank" class="external-link">Sign up for our newsletter</a> and follow Nancy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancypodcast/" target="_blank" class="external-link">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nancypodcast" target="_blank" class="external-link">Twitter</a>. Nancy is a production of <a href="http://wnycstudios.wnyc.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">WNYC Studios</a>.</p>
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Sun, 25 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-kathy-goes-to-queer-camp/campemotionalexplicitlgbtlifestorytellingsummer#14: Kathy Goes to Camp
26:10yesMaybe don't overthink this one.
— A-Camp is an annual summer camp for queer women organized by the website Autostraddle.
]]>full114WNYC Studios Maybe don't overthink this one. A-Camp is an annual summer camp for queer women organized by the website Autostraddle. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with guitar performance by Hannis Brown. Sign up for our newsletter and follow Nancy on Facebook and TwWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#13: It's Really You
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-gavin-grimm-alaska-drag/<p>Sometimes when you speak up, the world answers. </p>
<ul>
<li>Gavin Grimm is a transgender rights activist suing his school district in federal court. <a href="https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/meet-trans-civil-rights-hero-gavin-grimmand-the-pastor-who-calls-him-a-girl">The Vice documentary excerpted in this episode</a> was reported by Diana Tourjee for Broadly. <a href="https://www.bankstreet.edu/school-children/">Bank Street School for Children</a> is a private progressive school in upper Manhattan.</li>
<li><a href="http://alaskathunderfuck.com/">Alaska</a> is an LA-based drag queen and former winner of RuPaul's All Star Drag Race. Zoë Sobel is a radio producer in Unalaska, Alaska.</li>
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<p>Scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Jesse Spillane (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jesse_Spillane/Descent_of_the_Goober_Monster/Jesse_Spillane_-_Descent_of_the_Goober_Monster_-_01_Super_Bubbly">"Super Bubbly"</a>), 1000 Names (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/1000_Names_1770/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/02_1000_names-rio">"Rio"</a>), and Broke for Free (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Slam_Funk/Broke_For_Free_-_Slam_Funk_-_03_The_Great">"The Great"</a>). <a href="http://nypublicradio.us5.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=4109fdd323aaac7078eadaa8f&id=40c06aed91" target="_blank" class="external-link">Sign up for our newsletter</a> and follow Nancy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancypodcast/" target="_blank" class="external-link">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nancypodcast" target="_blank" class="external-link">Twitter</a>. Nancy is a production of <a href="http://wnycstudios.wnyc.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">WNYC Studios</a>.</p>
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Sun, 18 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-gavin-grimm-alaska-drag/drageducationexplicitgavin_grimmlgbtsupreme_courttransgender#13: It's Really You
29:03yesSometimes when you speak up, the world answers.
]]>full113WNYC Studios Sometimes when you speak up, the world answers. Gavin Grimm is a transgender rights activist suing his school district in federal court. The Vice documentary excerpted in this episode was reported by Diana Tourjee for Broadly. Bank Street School for ChiWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#12: Everything Changed
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-orlando-pulse/<p>The shooting at Pulse claimed 49 lives. Orlando hasn’t been the same since. </p>
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Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-orlando-pulse/emotionallgbtnational_newsnewsorlandopulse_massacrepulse_nightclubpulse_shootingsadstorytelling#12: Everything Changed
29:25The shooting at Pulse claimed 49 lives. Orlando hasn’t been the same since.
]]>full112WNYC Studiosno The shooting at Pulse claimed 49 lives. Orlando hasn’t been the same since. Sign up for our newsletter and follow Nancy on Facebook and Twitter. Nancy is a production of WNYC Studios. Support our work. Become a Nancy member today at Nancypodcast.org/donWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#11: You've Told Me This Before
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-asia-kate-dillon/<ul>
<li>Asia Kate Dillon’s role on “Billions” helped them understand a non-binary gender identity.</li>
<li>Tina Healy comes out as trans over and over again. Her daughter Jessica Walton's book is called "Introducing Teddy."</li>
</ul>
<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Little Glass Men (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/Spontaneous_Album_Sampler/Dream_Blaze">"Dream Blaze"</a>) and Kai Engel (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Chapter_One__Cold/Kai_Engel_-_Chapter_One_-_Cold_-_04_Snowmen">"Snowmen"</a>). <a href="http://nypublicradio.us5.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=4109fdd323aaac7078eadaa8f&id=40c06aed91" target="_blank" class="external-link">Sign up for our newsletter</a> and follow Nancy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancypodcast/" target="_blank" class="external-link">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nancypodcast" target="_blank" class="external-link">Twitter</a>. Nancy is a production of <a href="http://wnycstudios.wnyc.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">WNYC Studios</a>.</p>
<p><em>Support our work. Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>.</em></p>
Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-asia-kate-dillon/entertainmentexplicitgenderlgbtlifetransgender#11: You've Told Me This Before
29:31yes— Asia Kate Dillon’s role on “Billions” helped them understand a non-binary gender identity.
— Tina Healy comes out as trans over and over again. Her daughter Jessica Walton's book is called "Introducing Teddy."
]]>full111WNYC Studios Asia Kate Dillon’s role on “Billions” helped them understand a non-binary gender identity. Tina Healy comes out as trans over and over again. Her daughter Jessica Walton's book is called "Introducing Teddy." Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additionaWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#10: Dear Nancy
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-mara-wilson-erin-mckeown/<p>We've got mail.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/MaraWilson">Mara Wilson</a> is a former child actor and the author of "Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame." <a href="http://www.erinmckeown.com/">Erin McKeown</a> is a musician, writer and producer.</li>
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<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Anamorphic Orchestra (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Anamorphic_Orchestra/Anamorphic_Orchestra/Creature_Comforts">"Creature Comforts"</a>), Benedek (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Benedek/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/10_benedek-cruzin">"Cruzin"</a>), Josh Woodward (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Breadcrumbs/JoshWoodward-Breadcrumbs-NoVox-09-OnceTomorrow">"Once Tomorrow"</a>).</p>
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Sun, 28 May 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-mara-wilson-erin-mckeown/lgbtlifemusicsexuality#10: Dear Nancy
30:12We've got mail.
Mara Wilson is a former child actor and the author of "Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame." Erin McKeown is a musician, writer and producer.
Mara Wilson is a former child actor and the author of "Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame." Erin McKeown is a musician, writer and producer.
]]>full110WNYC Studiosno We've got mail. Mara Wilson is a former child actor and the author of "Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame." Erin McKeown is a musician, writer and producer. Sign up for our newsletter and follow Nancy on Facebook and Twitter. NWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#9: Thank You for Being a Friend
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-9-golden-girls/<p>Traveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidante. Join us for a trip to Florida, with special guests Rufus Wainwright, Saeed Jones and the ghost of Bea Arthur.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://rufuswainwright.com/">Rufus Wainwright</a> is a musician.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/saeedjones">Saeed Jones</a> is a poet and the executive editor, culture for BuzzFeed.</li>
<li><a href="https://samarabreger.com/">Samara Breger</a> and <a href="http://www.wnyc.org/people/kelsey-padgett/">Kelsey Padgett</a> are producers.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Revolution Void ("<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/The_Politics_of_Desire/revolution_void_-_04_-_tree_tenants" target="_blank">Tree Tenants</a>"), Kevin MacLoyd ("<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Best_of_2014_1461/Monkeys_Spinning_Monkeys" target="_blank">Monkeys Spinning Monkeys</a>") and Fabian Measures (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Slam_Funk/Broke_For_Free_-_Slam_Funk_-_02_Calm_The_Fuck_Down">"Calm the Fuck Down"</a>).</p>
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Sun, 21 May 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-9-golden-girls/explicitgaygay_and_lesbiangolden_girlslifestorytellingtelevisiontv#9: Thank You for Being a Friend
32:17yesTraveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidante. Join us for a trip to Florida, with special guests Rufus Wainwright, Saeed Jones and the ghost of Bea Arthur.
]]>Thank You For Being a FriendTraveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidante. Join us for a trip to Florida, with special guests Rufus Wainwright, Saeed Jones and the ghost of Bea Arthur.
]]>full19WNYC Studios Traveled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidante. Join us for a trip to Florida, with special guests Rufus Wainwright, Saeed Jones and the ghost of Bea Arthur. Rufus Wainwright is a musician. Saeed Jones is a poet WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#8: The Coolest Lesbian Ever
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-8-lena-waithe/<p>We talk to Lena Waithe, the scene-stealing BFF on Master of None.</p>
<p><div class="user-embedded-video"><div id="videoplayer_idm140118586152048ca62d1ae-9d76-46c2-9b39-e864825a44b3"><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tGE-Mw-Yjsk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" id="a-7658703091927463735" class="youtube_video" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" data-original-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGE-Mw-Yjsk"></iframe></div></div> </p>
<p><em>Follow Nancy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancypodcast/" target="_blank" class="external-link">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nancypodcast" target="_blank" class="external-link">Twitter</a> and sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nancypodcast.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">nancypodcast.org</a>. Nancy is a production of <a href="http://wnycstudios.wnyc.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">WNYC Studios</a>.</em></p>
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Tue, 16 May 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-8-lena-waithe/artsexplicitlgbtstorytellingtelevision#8: The Coolest Lesbian Ever
13:38yesWe talk to Lena Waithe, the scene-stealing BFF on Master of None.
]]>full18WNYC Studios We talk to Lena Waithe, the scene-stealing BFF on Master of None. Follow Nancy on Facebook and Twitter and sign up for our newsletter at nancypodcast.org. Nancy is a production of WNYC Studios. Support our work. Become a Nancy member today at NancypodcWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#7: Fear of Being Butch
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-6-butch-hair/<p><span>There’s no shame in asking for a ‘90s boy band haircut.</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Production help from Cathy Wong, Tommy Bazarian, and Rachel Matlow. </li>
<li>Khane Kutzwell's barber shop is <a href="http://www.camerareadykutz.com/">Camera Ready Kutz</a>. </li>
<li>Thanks to the many people helped produce Kathy's story on being butch: Esther Godoy and Madelaine Imber from <a href="http://butchisnotadirtyword.com/">Butch Is Not A Dirty Word</a>, Rae Tutera from <a href="http://www.bindleandkeep.com/">Bindle & Keep</a>, the women of the <a href="https://www.meetup.com/BFSCLA/">Butch-Femme Social Club of LA</a>, and everyone who talked to Kathy but didn’t make it into the final story: Lillian Faderman, BK Chan, and Aheri Stanford-Asiyo.</li>
</ul>
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Sun, 14 May 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-6-butch-hair/brooklynemotionalexplicitfunnyhair_cutlgbtlifestorytelling#7: Fear of Being Butch
23:57yesThere’s no shame in asking for a ‘90s boy band haircut.
— Production help from Cathy Wong, Tommy Bazarian, and Rachel Matlow.
— Thanks to the many people helped produce Kathy's story on being butch: Esther Godoy and Madelaine Imber from Butch Is Not A Dirty Word, Rae Tutera from Bindle & Keep, the women of the Butch-Femme Social Club of LA, and everyone who talked to Kathy but didn’t make it into the final story: Lillian Faderman, BK Chan, and Aheri Stanford-Asiyo.
— Thanks to the many people helped produce Kathy's story on being butch: Esther Godoy and Madelaine Imber from Butch Is Not A Dirty Word, Rae Tutera from Bindle & Keep, the women of the Butch-Femme Social Club of LA, and everyone who talked to Kathy but didn’t make it into the final story: Lillian Faderman, BK Chan, and Aheri Stanford-Asiyo.
]]>full17WNYC Studios There’s no shame in asking for a ‘90s boy band haircut. Production help from Cathy Wong, Tommy Bazarian, and Rachel Matlow. Khane Kutzwell's barber shop is Camera Ready Kutz. Thanks to the many people helped produce Kathy's story on being butch: EstherWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#6: Here's What It's Like
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-6-hiv-generations/<p><span>David and Dominique have something in common.</span></p>
<p>Special thanks to Krishna Stone at <a href="http://www.gmhc.org/">Gay Men's Health Crisis</a>, an HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy organization in New York. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom.</p>
<p>Follow Nancy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancypodcast/" target="_blank" class="external-link">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nancypodcast" target="_blank" class="external-link">Twitter</a> and sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nancypodcast.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">nancypodcast.org</a>. Nancy is a production of <a href="http://wnycstudios.wnyc.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">WNYC Studios</a>.</p>
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Sun, 07 May 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-6-hiv-generations/explicitfirst-person_storyhivhiv_aidsinterviewlifelong_formstorytelling#6: Here's What It's Like
27:31yesDavid and Dominique have something in common.
Special thanks to Krishna Stone at Gay Men's Health Crisis, an HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy organization in New York. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom.
]]>Here's What It's LikeDavid and Dominique have something in common.
Special thanks to Krishna Stone at Gay Men's Health Crisis, an HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy organization in New York. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom.
]]>full16WNYC Studios David and Dominique have something in common. Special thanks to Krishna Stone at Gay Men's Health Crisis, an HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy organization in New York. Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom. Follow Nancy on Facebook and Twitter and sign WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#5: There Are No Gay Wizards
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-5-harry-potter-gay-dumbledore/<p>Albus Dumbledore isn't gay, no matter what J.K. Rowling says. But that doesn't mean the "Harry Potter" books aren't incredibly queer.</p>
<ul>
<li>Matt Collette is the producer of Nancy.</li>
<li><a href="http://comedianpatbrown.com/">Pat Brown</a> is a New York-based comedian. Her album is called Sex Tape.</li>
</ul>
<p>Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom and Isaac Jones. Additional music by Lawrence Grey (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lawrence_Grey/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/48_lawrence_grey-the_st_marks_shake">"The St. Marks Shake"</a>).</p>
<p>Follow Nancy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancypodcast/" target="_blank" class="external-link">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nancypodcast" target="_blank" class="external-link">Twitter</a> and sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nancypodcast.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">nancypodcast.org</a>. Nancy is a production of <a href="http://wnycstudios.wnyc.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">WNYC Studios</a>.</p>
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Sun, 30 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-5-harry-potter-gay-dumbledore/bookscomedyexplicitgay_and_lesbianharry_potterhealthlgbtliteraturesexuality#5: There Are No Gay Wizards
29:40yesAlbus Dumbledore isn't gay, no matter what J.K. Rowling says. But that doesn't mean the "Harry Potter" books aren't incredibly queer.
— Matt Collette is the producer of Nancy.
— Pat Brown is a New York-based comedian. Her album is called Sex Tape.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom and Isaac Jones. Additional music by Lawrence Grey ("The St. Marks Shake").
]]>There Are No Gay WizardsAlbus Dumbledore isn't gay, no matter what J.K. Rowling says. But that doesn't mean the "Harry Potter" books aren't incredibly queer.
— Matt Collette is the producer of Nancy.
— Pat Brown is a New York-based comedian. Her album is called Sex Tape.
Episode scoring by Jeremy Bloom and Isaac Jones. Additional music by Lawrence Grey ("The St. Marks Shake").
]]>full15WNYC Studios Albus Dumbledore isn't gay, no matter what J.K. Rowling says. But that doesn't mean the "Harry Potter" books aren't incredibly queer. Matt Collette is the producer of Nancy. Pat Brown is a New York-based comedian. Her album is called Sex Tape. Episode scWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#4: The Elephant in the Room
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-4-gay-republicans/<p>Gay Republicans say they’ve got Trump on speed dial. Is he picking up the phone?</p>
<ul>
<li>This episode is a co-production with <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/news">BuzzFeed News</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/dominicholden">Dominic Holden</a> is the site’s national LGBT reporter.</li>
</ul>
<p>Follow Nancy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancypodcast/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nancypodcast">Twitter</a> and sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nancypodcast.org/">nancypodcast.org</a>. Nancy is a production of <a href="http://wnycstudios.wnyc.org/">WNYC Studios</a>. Additional music by Tate Peterson (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tate_Peterson/Blues_Guitar/Ragtime">"Ragtime"</a> and <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tate_Peterson/Blues_Guitar/Mid_Day_Blues">"Mid Day Blues"</a>), UltraCat (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/ultracat/disco_high/ultracat_-_01_-_disco_high">"Disco High"</a>) and James Pants (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/james_pants/bonus_beat_blast_2011/34_james_pants-cha_cha_demo">"Cha Cha Demo"</a>).</p>
<p><em> Support our work. Become a Nancy member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/nancy-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=nancy-redirect&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=show-notes" target="_blank" title="Pledge">Nancypodcast.org/donate</a>. </em></p>
Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-4-gay-republicans/gaylgbtnewspoliticsstorytellingtransgender#4: The Elephant in the Room
35:06Gay Republicans say they’ve got Trump on speed dial. Is he picking up the phone?
— This episode is a co-production with BuzzFeed News.
]]>full14WNYC Studiosno Gay Republicans say they’ve got Trump on speed dial. Is he picking up the phone? This episode is a co-production with BuzzFeed News. Dominic Holden is the site’s national LGBT reporter. Follow Nancy on Facebook and Twitter and sign up for our newsletter WNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#3: I Had No Idea
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-3-i-had-no-idea/<p>We were in a relationship?</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.peteralexanderbresnan.com/">Peter Bresnan</a><a href="http://www.shakina.nyc/"> is a radio producer in New York.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.shakina.nyc/">Shakina Nayfack</a> was accompanied by pianist and composer <a href="http://mtf.nyc/people/julianne-wick-davis/">Julianne Wick Davis</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Follow Nancy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancypodcast/" target="_blank" class="external-link">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nancypodcast" target="_blank" class="external-link">Twitter</a> and sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nancypodcast.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">nancypodcast.org</a>. Nancy is a production of <a href="http://wnycstudios.wnyc.org/" target="_blank" class="external-link">WNYC Studios</a>.</p>
<p>Episode scoring by Isaac Jones with additional music by U.S. Army Blues (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/US_Army_Blues/Live_At_Blues_Alley/0_-_09_-_The_US_Army_Blues_-_Barbara">"Barbara"</a>). </p>
<p><div class="user-embedded-video"><div id="videoplayer_idm140118593004192a9ff5762-ef33-4367-9af3-cdb848e67836"><iframe width="620" height="349" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lk43BYZClxQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" id="a-9206574620506434057" class="youtube_video" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" data-original-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk43BYZClxQ&feature=youtu.be"></iframe></div></div> </p>
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Sun, 16 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-3-i-had-no-idea/explicitgaygay_and_lesbianlifelovemusicstorytellingtransgender#3: I Had No Idea
39:46yesWe were in a relationship?
]]>full13WNYC Studios We were in a relationship? Peter Bresnan is a radio producer in New York. Shakina Nayfack was accompanied by pianist and composer Julianne Wick Davis. Follow Nancy on Facebook and Twitter and sign up for our newsletter at nancypodcast.org. Nancy is a proWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#2: Like Two Ken Dolls Being Smashed Together
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-2-like-two-ken-dolls-being-smashed-together/<p>When sex ed doesn't cover it, you've got to figure stuff out on your own.</p>
<ul>
<li>Tobin looks for "the first Asian top."</li>
<li>Sarah Lu reconnects with a woman from her past.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Theme music by Alex Overington with scoring by Jeremy Bloom. Additional music by Arne Bang Huseby (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Arne_Bang_Huseby/~/Arne_Huseby_-__Stormy_Blues">“Stormy Blues”</a>), Jalen Warshowsky (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jalen_Warshawsky/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/31_jalen_warshawsky-dollar_theatre">“Dollar Theater”</a>), Josh Woodward (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Breadcrumbs/JoshWoodward-Breadcrumbs-NoVox-09-OnceTomorrow">“Once Tomorrow”</a> and <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Josh_Woodward/Breadcrumbs/JoshWoodward-Breadcrumbs-NoVox-07-GreySnow">“Grey Snow”</a>), Anamorphic Orchestra (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Anamorphic_Orchestra/Anamorphic_Orchestra/Taking_Dark_Matter_Lightly">“Taking Dark Matter Lightly”</a>), Joey Pecoraro (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/joeypecoraro/strong-vibes">“Strong Vibes”</a>), and Little Glass Men (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/Kelp_Grooves/Kelp_Grooves">“Kelp Grooves”</a>).</p>
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Mon, 10 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-2-like-two-ken-dolls-being-smashed-together/arts_and_cultureexplicitgenderlgbtstorytellingtelevision#2: Like Two Ken Dolls Being Smashed Together
36:25yesWhen sex ed doesn't cover it, you've got to figure stuff out on your own.
]]>full12WNYC Studios When sex ed doesn't cover it, you've got to figure stuff out on your own. Tobin looks for "the first Asian top." Sarah Lu reconnects with a woman from her past. Follow Nancy on Facebook and Twitter and sign up for our newsletter at nancypodcast.org. NancWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversations#1: Hello, hello
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-1-hello-hello/<p>Come out. Repeat. Record.</p>
<ul>
<li>Kathy has to come out to her mom over and over again. This time she wants to know her mom understands.</li>
<li>Tobin's dad gets help from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7gszAo2CXs">five fabulous friends</a>.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Theme music by Alex Overington. Scoring by Jeremy Bloom with additional music by Broke For Free (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Slam_Funk/Broke_For_Free_-_Slam_Funk_-_05_Hella">"Hella"</a> and <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Petal/Broke_For_Free_-_Petal_-_09_Add_And">"Add And"</a>), UltraCat (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/UltraCat/Disco_High/ultracat_-_01_-_disco_high">"Disco High"</a>), Wake (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Wake/Bonus_Beat_Blast_2011/71_wake-nick_beat">"Nick Beat"</a>), Little Glass Men (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/Kelp_Grooves/Kelp_Grooves">"Kelp Grooves"</a>), and Co.fee (<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cofee/bonus_beat_blast_2011/13_co_fee-calabash">"Calabash"</a>).</p>
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Sun, 09 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-podcast-episode-1-hello-hello/arts_and_cultureconversationsexplicitfamilyfatherlifemotherparentingsexualitystoriesstorystorytellingtv#1: Hello, hello
29:27yesCome out. Repeat. Record.
— Kathy has come out to her mom over and over again. This time she wants to know her mom understands.
]]>full11WNYC Studios Come out. Repeat. Record. Kathy has to come out to her mom over and over again. This time she wants to know her mom understands. Tobin's dad gets help from five fabulous friends. Follow Nancy on Facebook and Twitter and sign up for our newsletter at nancWNYC Studioslgtbq,gay,lesbian,asian,politics,storytelling,homosexuality,conversationsNancy: It's a Podcast, Not a Person
http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/nancy-trailer/<p>BFFs Kathy Tu and Tobin Low are super queer, super fun and ready to take over your podcast feed. Join them for provocative stories and frank conversations about the LGBTQ experience today. Coming out April 9.</p>
<p><em>Follow Nancy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancypodcast/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nancypodcast">Twitter</a> and sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nancypodcast.org/">nancypodcast.org</a>. Nancy is a production of <a href="http://wnycstudios.wnyc.org/">WNYC Studios</a>.</em></p>
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Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:00:00 -0400http://www.wnyc.org/story/nancy-trailer/arts_and_culturelgbtlifesexualitystorytellingNancy: It's a Podcast, Not a Person
2:46BFFs Kathy Tu and Tobin Low are super queer, super fun and ready to take over your podcast feed. Join them for provocative stories and frank conversations about the LGBTQ experience today. Coming out April 9.
]]>Nancy: It's a Podcast, Not a PersonBFFs Kathy Tu and Tobin Low are super queer, super fun and ready to take over your podcast feed. Join them for provocative stories and frank conversations about the LGBTQ experience today. Coming out April 9.
Kanye's comments about former president George Bush after Hurricane Katrina (MTV, 2005)
"Ye" (Kanye West, 2018)
"The Life of Pablo" (Kanye West, 2016)
"Yeezus" (Kanye West, 2013)
"My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" (Kanye West, 2010)
"808s & Heartbreak" (Kanye West, 2008)
"Graduation" (Kanye West, 2007)
"Late Registration" (Kanye West, 2005)
"The College Dropout" (Kanye West, 2004)
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We Wouldn't Leave Kanye, But Should We?fullAlmost one week after Kanye West released his eighth studio album, "Ye," we wonder what to do with artists who displease us. Going back to 2004, we take a closer look at Kanye, the artist, who questioned the role of higher education, called out former president George Bush after Hurricane Katrina on live television, and publicly grieved over the untimely death of his mother. We also examine Kanye, the problem, and try to understand how the same person who seemed to champion black solidarity in the early 2000s is now calling slavery a choice and aligning himself with President Trump. From "The College Dropout" to "808s & Heartbreak" to "Yeezus" to "Ye," we've kept listening to Kanye, but we ask ourselves: what will make us stop?
Discussed this week:"Ivanka Trump, Samantha Bee, and the Strange Path of an Ancient Epithet" (Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, June 1, 2018)Rebecca Traister's tweets about Samantha Bee calling Ivanka Trump the C-word (2018)"Running Up That Hill" (Kate Bush, 1985) "The Man Who Ate Everything" (Jeffrey Steingarten, 1998)"Julián is a Mermaid" (Jessica Love, 2018)"O Superman" (Laurie Anderson, 1982)Kanye's comments about former president George Bush after Hurricane Katrina (MTV, 2005)"Ye" (Kanye West, 2018)"The Life of Pablo" (Kanye West, 2016)"Yeezus" (Kanye West, 2013)"My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" (Kanye West, 2010)"808s & Heartbreak" (Kanye West, 2008)"Graduation" (Kanye West, 2007)"Late Registration" (Kanye West, 2005)"The College Dropout" (Kanye West, 2004)
Almost one week after Kanye West released his eighth studio album, "Ye," we wonder what to do with artists who displease us. Going back to 2004, we take a closer look at Kanye, the artist, who questioned the role of higher education, called out former president George Bush after Hurricane Katrina on live television, and publicly grieved over the untimely death of his mother. We also examine Kanye, the problem, and try to understand how the same person who seemed to champion black solidarity in the early 2000s is now calling slavery a choice and aligning himself with President Trump. From "The College Dropout" to "808s & Heartbreak" to "Yeezus" to "Ye," we've kept listening to Kanye, but we ask ourselves: what will make us stop?
Kanye's comments about former president George Bush after Hurricane Katrina (MTV, 2005)
"Ye" (Kanye West, 2018)
"The Life of Pablo" (Kanye West, 2016)
"Yeezus" (Kanye West, 2013)
"My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" (Kanye West, 2010)
"808s & Heartbreak" (Kanye West, 2008)
"Graduation" (Kanye West, 2007)
"Late Registration" (Kanye West, 2005)
"The College Dropout" (Kanye West, 2004)
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/1y9YF4IbF-EdSHjdBnpXSsBSlwy-sNbKSpusxT7De-YThu, 07 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0000no00:51:39We're Here For Your Anger, Jessica Walter
When actor Jessica Walter said fellow co-star Jeffrey Tambor verbally harassed her on the set of "Arrested Development," the show’s lead, Jason Bateman, jumped to Tambor’s defense -- and we noticed. This week, we suss out what this interaction -- documented in sound -- shows us about the subtle and not-so-subtle ways that we're taught to minimize the experiences of women. We juxtapose Jessica Walter's quiet, composed anger with Asia Argento's seething indictment at Cannes, and interrogate the stakes that make women -- and other marginalized groups -- temper their rage. What would happen if our culture allowed these groups to more fully occupy their anger?
Plus, we talk about the cancellation of ABC's "Roseanne," because even though on some level justice has been done, we're still mad.
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We're Here For Your Anger, Jessica WalterfullWhen actor Jessica Walter said fellow co-star Jeffrey Tambor verbally harassed her on the set of "Arrested Development," the show’s lead, Jason Bateman, jumped to Tambor’s defense -- and we noticed. This week, we suss out what this interaction -- documented in sound -- shows us about the subtle and not-so-subtle ways that we're taught to minimize the experiences of women. We juxtapose Jessica Walter's quiet, composed anger with Asia Argento's seething indictment at Cannes, and interrogate the stakes that make women -- and other marginalized groups -- temper their rage. What would happen if our culture allowed these groups to more fully occupy their anger?
Plus, we talk about the cancellation of ABC's "Roseanne," because even though on some level justice has been done, we're still mad.
Discussed this week: "'Reparations Happy Hour' Invites White People to Pay for Drinks" (Daniel Victor, The New York Times, 26 May 2018)"El Anillo" (Jennifer Lopez, 2018)"Shades of Blue" (Kelsey Lu, 2018)Agnes Varda and Cate Blanchett at Cannes 2018Asia Argento at Cannes 2018"'Arrested Development:' We Sat Down With the Cast. It Got Raw." (Sopan Deb, The New York Times, 23 May 2018)
When actor Jessica Walter said fellow co-star Jeffrey Tambor verbally harassed her on the set of "Arrested Development," the show’s lead, Jason Bateman, jumped to Tambor’s defense -- and we noticed. This week, we suss out what this interaction -- documented in sound -- shows us about the subtle and not-so-subtle ways that we're taught to minimize the experiences of women. We juxtapose Jessica Walter's quiet, composed anger with Asia Argento's seething indictment at Cannes, and interrogate the stakes that make women -- and other marginalized groups -- temper their rage. What would happen if our culture allowed these groups to more fully occupy their anger?
Plus, we talk about the cancellation of ABC's "Roseanne," because even though on some level justice has been done, we're still mad.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/X4H9eg-WWH2NjEfjF1OWMby4nL3Yq-S79ag3UplGR1UThu, 31 May 2018 10:00:00 -0000no00:57:57We’re Queer - and Apparently So Is Everybody Else
With Rita Ora, Janelle Monáe, Kehlani – and even fictional characters like Lando Calrissian – embracing bisexuality, pansexuality, queerness, and more, we wonder: what does it mean to publicly declare your sexual identity as something outside the gay/straight binary in 2018? And what did these declarations look like in the 80s and 90s, when we were growing up? We compare the sincereloneliness of R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" to the frustrating inauthenticity of Rita Ora's "Girls," and celebrate the thoughtful portrayal of the queer relationship featured in the new film, Disobedience. Plus, we break down what's wrong with sex scenes between women – with the hope that directors and cinematographers take note – becausedepictions of non-binary sexualities should reflect the humanity of the people who occupy them.
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We’re Queer - and Apparently So Is Everybody ElsefullWith Rita Ora, Janelle Monáe, Kehlani – and even fictional characters like Lando Calrissian – embracing bisexuality, pansexuality, queerness, and more, we wonder: what does it mean to publicly declare your sexual identity as something outside the gay/straight binary in 2018? And what did these declarations look like in the 80s and 90s, when we were growing up? We compare the sincere loneliness of R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" to the frustrating inauthenticity of Rita Ora's "Girls," and celebrate the thoughtful portrayal of the queer relationship featured in the new film, Disobedience. Plus, we break down what's wrong with sex scenes between women – with the hope that directors and cinematographers take note – because depictions of non-binary sexualities should reflect the humanity of the people who occupy them.
Discussed this week:"The Hand That Robs the Cradle" (Ellen; Season 1, Episode 6; 1994) "Girls" (Rita Ora feat. Cardi B, Bebe Rexha, and Charlie XCX, 2018)"PYNK" (Janelle Monáe, 2018)"Curious" (Hayley Kiyoko, 2018)Kehlani's Tweets about her sexuality (2018)Kristen Stewart's SNL monologue (NBC, 2017)Disobedience (dir: Sebastián Lelio, Braven Films, 2017)"Losing My Religion" (R.E.M., 1991)Cruel Intentions (dir: Roger Kumble, Columbia Pictures, 1999)Blue is the Warmest Color (dir: Abdellatif Kechiche, Quat'sous Films, 2013)
With Rita Ora, Janelle Monáe, Kehlani – and even fictional characters like Lando Calrissian – embracing bisexuality, pansexuality, queerness, and more, we wonder: what does it mean to publicly declare your sexual identity as something outside the gay/straight binary in 2018? And what did these declarations look like in the 80s and 90s, when we were growing up? We compare the sincereloneliness of R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" to the frustrating inauthenticity of Rita Ora's "Girls," and celebrate the thoughtful portrayal of the queer relationship featured in the new film, Disobedience. Plus, we break down what's wrong with sex scenes between women – with the hope that directors and cinematographers take note – becausedepictions of non-binary sexualities should reflect the humanity of the people who occupy them.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bZ4T_mN93cCmTD8Z3NwTXhxBdNgbBB-UE4AKU2jBG6IThu, 24 May 2018 10:00:00 -0000no00:46:05We Unpack Black Male Privilege
This week, shortly after multi-hyphenate artist Donald Glover blew up the internet with the video for his song "This is America," Wesley and guest host Rembert Browne (New York Magazine, Grantland) explore Glover's career, and how he evolved from a likable comedian to a cultural provocateur and authority on blackness. We like Glover's brain and the music and TV he is making, but we also wonder about the speed with which he's been anointed a "genius." Who gets left out when we apply that label so liberally to men? What do women have to do to be considered geniuses? More specifically, why aren't we using that term for black women? And is there such a thing as black male privilege?
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We Unpack Black Male PrivilegefullThis week, shortly after multi-hyphenate artist Donald Glover blew up the internet with the video for his song "This is America," Wesley and guest host Rembert Browne (New York Magazine, Grantland) explore Glover's career, and how he evolved from a likable comedian to a cultural provocateur and authority on blackness. We like Glover's brain and the music and TV he is making, but we also wonder about the speed with which he's been anointed a "genius." Who gets left out when we apply that label so liberally to men? What do women have to do to be considered geniuses? More specifically, why aren't we using that term for black women? And is there such a thing as black male privilege?
Jenna will be back next week.
Discussed this week: Magic Mike XXL (Warner Bros., 2015)"I'm Not Black, I'm Kanye" (Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Atlantic)"This is America" (Childish Gambino)"That Hump" (Erykah Badu)"How I Got Over" (Aretha Franklin)"For a Black Artist to Win Album of the Year, They Have to Make an Album of the Decade" (Rembert Browne, Vulture)"Miss Independent" (Ne-Yo)
This week, shortly after multi-hyphenate artist Donald Glover blew up the internet with the video for his song "This is America," Wesley and guest host Rembert Browne (New York Magazine, Grantland) explore Glover's career, and how he evolved from a likable comedian to a cultural provocateur and authority on blackness. We like Glover's brain and the music and TV he is making, but we also wonder about the speed with which he's been anointed a "genius." Who gets left out when we apply that label so liberally to men? What do women have to do to be considered geniuses? More specifically, why aren't we using that term for black women? And is there such a thing as black male privilege?
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OZb_oxE2Dxqk8mh4g_ABPTTd6b12IFe4VgVWtFju4vgThu, 17 May 2018 10:00:00 -0000no00:48:48We Watch Whiteness
This week we're talking about white culture, and what it is trying to tell us about itself on TV, at the movies and in books. We're noticing that white people are anxious--consciously and unconsciously--about their place in the world, and it's fascinating to unpack. First, we look at the new season of Roseanne, a show that explicitly embraces its whiteness and thumbs its nose at anyone who would challenge that. Then, we talk about the hit horror movie A Quiet Place, which explores dystopia in a way that reveals submerged white fears of a brown invasion (we liked the craft of the movie a lot, but it’s got some problems it’s not aware of). We pose the question: what would a self-aware interrogation of being white look like?
Plus, we celebrate JaVale McGee's incomparable stank face, worry about Kanye's tweets (we recorded this episode before his most recent tweets in support of Trump, which we'll have to address another time), and bring you our very first nominee for Song of the Summer...!
One last thing: we're bringing the show to Australia, and we'll be back with new episodes in a couple weeks. Till then, keep stuntin'! Keep shinin'!
Discussed this week:
JaVale McGee (NBA player, Golden State Warriors)
"The Legacy of Childhood Trauma" (Junot Diaz, The New Yorker)
"I Like It" (Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J. Balvin)
Kanye's recent tweets
Roseanne (ABC)
A Quiet Place (directed by John Krasinski)
White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America (Nancy Isenberg, Penguin Books)
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis (JD Vance, HarperCollins)
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City (Matthew Desmond, Broadway Books)
Green (Sam Graham-Felsen, Random House)
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We Watch WhitenessfullThis week we're talking about white culture, and what it is trying to tell us about itself on TV, at the movies and in books. We're noticing that white people are anxious--consciously and unconsciously--about their place in the world, and it's fascinating to unpack. First, we look at the new season of Roseanne, a show that explicitly embraces its whiteness and thumbs its nose at anyone who would challenge that. Then, we talk about the hit horror movie A Quiet Place, which explores dystopia in a way that reveals submerged white fears of a brown invasion (we liked the craft of the movie a lot, but it’s got some problems it’s not aware of). We pose the question: what would a self-aware interrogation of being white look like?
Plus, we celebrate JaVale McGee's incomparable stank face, worry about Kanye's tweets (we recorded this episode before his most recent tweets in support of Trump, which we'll have to address another time), and bring you our very first nominee for Song of the Summer...!
One last thing: we're bringing the show to Australia, and we'll be back with new episodes in a couple weeks. Till then, keep stuntin'! Keep shinin'!
Discussed this week:
JaVale McGee (NBA player, Golden State Warriors)
"The Legacy of Childhood Trauma" (Junot Diaz, The New Yorker)
"I Like It" (Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J. Balvin)
Kanye's recent tweets
Roseanne (ABC)
A Quiet Place (directed by John Krasinski)
White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America (Nancy Isenberg, Penguin Books)
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis (JD Vance, HarperCollins)
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City (Matthew Desmond, Broadway Books)
Green (Sam Graham-Felsen, Random House)
This week we're talking about white culture, and what it is trying to tell us about itself on TV, at the movies and in books. We're noticing that white people are anxious--consciously and unconsciously--about their place in the world, and it's fascinating to unpack. First, we look at the new season of Roseanne, a show that explicitly embraces its whiteness and thumbs its nose at anyone who would challenge that. Then, we talk about the hit horror movie A Quiet Place, which explores dystopia in a way that reveals submerged white fears of a brown invasion (we liked the craft of the movie a lot, but it’s got some problems it’s not aware of). We pose the question: what would a self-aware interrogation of being white look like?
Plus, we celebrate JaVale McGee's incomparable stank face, worry about Kanye's tweets (we recorded this episode before his most recent tweets in support of Trump, which we'll have to address another time), and bring you our very first nominee for Song of the Summer...!
One last thing: we're bringing the show to Australia, and we'll be back with new episodes in a couple weeks. Till then, keep stuntin'! Keep shinin'!
Discussed this week:
JaVale McGee (NBA player, Golden State Warriors)
"The Legacy of Childhood Trauma" (Junot Diaz, The New Yorker)
"I Like It" (Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J. Balvin)
Kanye's recent tweets
Roseanne (ABC)
A Quiet Place (directed by John Krasinski)
White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America (Nancy Isenberg, Penguin Books)
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis (JD Vance, HarperCollins)
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City (Matthew Desmond, Broadway Books)
Green (Sam Graham-Felsen, Random House)
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/aNTUukIqdMPS2Bf9h3QPtstpnl9bosARkAaq3jZiziYThu, 26 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0000no01:01:51We Talk BeyChella
We were so blown away by Beyoncé’s performance at the Coachella music festival that we decided to scrap our previous plans and dedicate this week’s entire episode to it. We think her performance will go down in the annals of American pop music as one of the greatest live shows ever.
We close read some of our favorite moments, including her beautiful rendition of the black national anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” and how she turns the swag surf into a dance for royalty. And we talk about the ways Beyoncé continues to shape-shift and grow as an artist, reinterpreting her own musical catalogue and making it richer, more sonorous and more black. We think about the ways black American music has always been misappropriated, and the ingenious way Beyoncé is pushing against that history, making music so skillful it can’t ever be replicated.
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We Talk BeyChellafullWe were so blown away by Beyoncé’s performance at the Coachella music festival that we decided to scrap our previous plans and dedicate this week’s entire episode to it. We think her performance will go down in the annals of American pop music as one of the greatest live shows ever.
We close read some of our favorite moments, including her beautiful rendition of the black national anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” and how she turns the swag surf into a dance for royalty. And we talk about the ways Beyoncé continues to shape-shift and grow as an artist, reinterpreting her own musical catalogue and making it richer, more sonorous and more black. We think about the ways black American music has always been misappropriated, and the ingenious way Beyoncé is pushing against that history, making music so skillful it can’t ever be replicated.
Discussed This Week:
“Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer in ‘Big Moment for Hip-Hop’” (Joe Coscarelli, The New York Times)
We were so blown away by Beyoncé’s performance at the Coachella music festival that we decided to scrap our previous plans and dedicate this week’s entire episode to it. We think her performance will go down in the annals of American pop music as one of the greatest live shows ever.
We close read some of our favorite moments, including her beautiful rendition of the black national anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” and how she turns the swag surf into a dance for royalty. And we talk about the ways Beyoncé continues to shape-shift and grow as an artist, reinterpreting her own musical catalogue and making it richer, more sonorous and more black. We think about the ways black American music has always been misappropriated, and the ingenious way Beyoncé is pushing against that history, making music so skillful it can’t ever be replicated.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/05oAm85ypHv6iM-D1xMP4j07BSPJ_NT3iKyVnFCrywIThu, 19 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0000no01:00:39We Get It On (With Ourselves)
As a break from the onslaught of traumatic news, this week we're talking about what makes us feel good about ourselves. Really good. We start by exploring what has been lost with the recent closure of Craiglist's personal ads section: a unique place, so distinct from Tinder or Grindr or Bumble, where you could search honestly for your own sexiness. Then we share some our personal tips for maintaining and nurturing that feeling once you find it. Finally we jam out to some of our all-time favorite songs of seduction, from k.d. lang to Beyoncé to Cardi B, and explain why exactly they make us feel the way they do. And finally, here’s a link to all of our favorite jams to turn it up by yourself: Still Processing Presents: The Autoerotica Mix (Spotify).
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We Get It On (With Ourselves)fullAs a break from the onslaught of traumatic news, this week we're talking about what makes us feel good about ourselves. Really good. We start by exploring what has been lost with the recent closure of Craiglist's personal ads section: a unique place, so distinct from Tinder or Grindr or Bumble, where you could search honestly for your own sexiness. Then we share some our personal tips for maintaining and nurturing that feeling once you find it. Finally we jam out to some of our all-time favorite songs of seduction, from k.d. lang to Beyoncé to Cardi B, and explain why exactly they make us feel the way they do. And finally, here’s a link to all of our favorite jams to turn it up by yourself: Still Processing Presents: The Autoerotica Mix (Spotify).
Discussed This Week:
The Magicians (SyFy)
“We need to talk about how Grindr is affecting gay men’s health” (Jack Turban, Vox)
“‘I Am Super Straight and I Prefer You be Too’: Constructions of Heterosexual Masculinity in Online Personal Ads for “Straight” Men Seeking Sex With Men” (Chelsea Reynolds, Sage Journals)
“Missed Connections: Craigslist Drops Personal Ads Because of Sex Trafficking Bill” (Niraj Chokshi, The New York Times)
“A Field Guide to Getting Lost” (Rebecca Solnit, Penguin Books)
“Sexiness: Rituals, Revisions and Reconstructions” (Tamara Santibanez, Discipline Press)
Still Processing Presents: The Autoerotica Mix (Spotify)
As a break from the onslaught of traumatic news, this week we're talking about what makes us feel good about ourselves. Really good. We start by exploring what has been lost with the recent closure of Craiglist's personal ads section: a unique place, so distinct from Tinder or Grindr or Bumble, where you could search honestly for your own sexiness. Then we share some our personal tips for maintaining and nurturing that feeling once you find it. Finally we jam out to some of our all-time favorite songs of seduction, from k.d. lang to Beyoncé to Cardi B, and explain why exactly they make us feel the way they do. And finally, here’s a link to all of our favorite jams to turn it up by yourself: Still Processing Presents: The Autoerotica Mix (Spotify).
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nutmA9Dw66bI3nN9nqvLkQ4lG6KRqE6UAlHVn9U-9TIThu, 12 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0000no00:57:14We Celebrate the REAL MLK Day
This week, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death. While MLK’s birthday is celebrated on a national level, we spend time processing why his death holds a significant importance as well. We examine the months leading up to MLK Jr.’s death, including his iconic speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” and discuss the ways in which his ideals shifted after his “I Had A Dream” speech. MLK day is a celebration of King’s birthday, and we suggest that maybe what we should really be marking is the day of his assassination.
Discussed This Week:
“My Life with Martin Luther King Jr.” (Coretta Scott King, Henry Holt & Co.)
A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King Jr. (Martin Luther King Jr., HarperCollins Publishers)
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We Celebrate the REAL MLK DayfullThis week, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death. While MLK’s birthday is celebrated on a national level, we spend time processing why his death holds a significant importance as well. We examine the months leading up to MLK Jr.’s death, including his iconic speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” and discuss the ways in which his ideals shifted after his “I Had A Dream” speech. MLK day is a celebration of King’s birthday, and we suggest that maybe what we should really be marking is the day of his assassination.
Discussed This Week:
“My Life with Martin Luther King Jr.” (Coretta Scott King, Henry Holt & Co.)
“They Push. They Protest. And Many Activists, Privately, Suffer As A Result” (John Eligon, The New York Times)
“Linda Brown, Symbol of Landmark Desegregation Case, Dies at 75” (Neil Genzlinger, The New York Times)
A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King Jr. (Martin Luther King Jr., HarperCollins Publishers)
This week, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death. While MLK’s birthday is celebrated on a national level, we spend time processing why his death holds a significant importance as well. We examine the months leading up to MLK Jr.’s death, including his iconic speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” and discuss the ways in which his ideals shifted after his “I Had A Dream” speech. MLK day is a celebration of King’s birthday, and we suggest that maybe what we should really be marking is the day of his assassination.
Discussed This Week:
“My Life with Martin Luther King Jr.” (Coretta Scott King, Henry Holt & Co.)
A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King Jr. (Martin Luther King Jr., HarperCollins Publishers)
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/gERGqreNYj0q4orm5YY8LnSffitX9tdAQneLzRLBLt0Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0000no00:45:38We’re Maxed Out, You’re Maxed Out, Everybody Is Maxed Out
This week we're talking about why we're stressed out, why the country is stressed out, and whether anxiety has become a permanent condition. We consider the role technology has played in driving us to this point, from push alerts — so many push alerts — to Twitter to the "algorithmic gaze." Then we come back to culture and focus on a few works that either encapsulate the chaos of 2018 or offer a possible path for moving ahead.
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We’re Maxed Out, You’re Maxed Out, Everybody Is Maxed OutfullThis week we're talking about why we're stressed out, why the country is stressed out, and whether anxiety has become a permanent condition. We consider the role technology has played in driving us to this point, from push alerts — so many push alerts — to Twitter to the "algorithmic gaze." Then we come back to culture and focus on a few works that either encapsulate the chaos of 2018 or offer a possible path for moving ahead.
Discussed This Week:
“Pony” (Genuwine)
“The Middle” (Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey)
“The Comfort in Stockpiling Dried Beans” (Tejal Rao, The New York Times Magazine)
“The Man Who Knew Too Little” (Sam Dolnick, The New York Times)
Annihilation (Paramount Pictures)
“Southern Reach Trilogy” (Jeff VanderMeer, Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
Ready Player One (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Downsizing (Paramount Pictures)
Angels in America (Tony Kushner)
Angels in America (miniseries; HBO)
This week we're talking about why we're stressed out, why the country is stressed out, and whether anxiety has become a permanent condition. We consider the role technology has played in driving us to this point, from push alerts — so many push alerts — to Twitter to the "algorithmic gaze." Then we come back to culture and focus on a few works that either encapsulate the chaos of 2018 or offer a possible path for moving ahead.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/yTlo8zYHmTTudM9HLjfOdxKp0iCcxYPvi-KLhnQgUtEThu, 29 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0000no00:56:51We Love Aunties
This week we pay homage to aunties, in our own lives, in politics, and in pop culture. But first we have to define what an aunty is, so we play a little game called "Aunty or Nah-nty," naming aunty candidates from television shows and movies to refine our criteria for who is and isn't one. We examine the historical relevance of aunties, and think about portrayals of women who are not-quite-our mothers, fiercely independent and repositories for our secrets. Can the "aunty" label be a caricature, or is it strictly an honor? Have on-screen "aunties" changed the way we view childless women in our culture? And can white women be aunties?
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We Love AuntiesfullThis week we pay homage to aunties, in our own lives, in politics, and in pop culture. But first we have to define what an aunty is, so we play a little game called "Aunty or Nah-nty," naming aunty candidates from television shows and movies to refine our criteria for who is and isn't one. We examine the historical relevance of aunties, and think about portrayals of women who are not-quite-our mothers, fiercely independent and repositories for our secrets. Can the "aunty" label be a caricature, or is it strictly an honor? Have on-screen "aunties" changed the way we view childless women in our culture? And can white women be aunties?
Discussed This Week:
Mystic Pizza (The Samuel Goldwyn Company)
“Snapchat Lost $800 Million After Rihanna Criticized Its Offensive Ad” (Emma Stefansky, Vanity Fair)
“LGBTQ Brazillian Councilwoman Assainated” (Saurav Jung Thapa, HRC)
“Bridging The Racial Divide in a Middle School Friendship” (Jonathan Miles, The New York Times)
“Lionel Richie Wants to Teach You How to Be a Real ‘American Idol’” (Alex Pappademas, The New York Times)
Eve’s Bayou (Trimark Pictures)
This week we pay homage to aunties, in our own lives, in politics, and in pop culture. But first we have to define what an aunty is, so we play a little game called "Aunty or Nah-nty," naming aunty candidates from television shows and movies to refine our criteria for who is and isn't one. We examine the historical relevance of aunties, and think about portrayals of women who are not-quite-our mothers, fiercely independent and repositories for our secrets. Can the "aunty" label be a caricature, or is it strictly an honor? Have on-screen "aunties" changed the way we view childless women in our culture? And can white women be aunties?
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lo517HSS794tUgoemAmAqXYYCZdc7Lic1Qw1jYUf3bMThu, 22 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0000no00:46:43We Don’t Love Everything Made By Black People and That’s OK?
This week, we discuss "A Wrinkle in Time," Ava DuVernay's attempt to take the audience on a magical adventure with Meg Murray as she searches for her father through multiple universes. Our time traveling experience ... wasn’t as magical as we hoped. But this is good news. We explain why the film's shortcomings do not impact the upward trajectory of Ava DuVernay career or black filmmaking in general, but actually work to highlight the progress of black filmmakers and encourage black artists to take bigger risks. We dive deep into what it means to criticize black works of art and express what gets lost when we decide it’s beyond criticism.
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We Don’t Love Everything Made By Black People and That’s OK?fullThis week, we discuss "A Wrinkle in Time," Ava DuVernay's attempt to take the audience on a magical adventure with Meg Murray as she searches for her father through multiple universes. Our time traveling experience ... wasn’t as magical as we hoped. But this is good news. We explain why the film's shortcomings do not impact the upward trajectory of Ava DuVernay career or black filmmaking in general, but actually work to highlight the progress of black filmmakers and encourage black artists to take bigger risks. We dive deep into what it means to criticize black works of art and express what gets lost when we decide it’s beyond criticism.
Discussed this week:
O.J. Simpson described ‘blood and stuff’ in hypothetical scenario (Jean Casarez, CNN)
“How to raise a Boy; I’m not sure what to think about what my dad tried to teach me. So what should I teach my sons?” (New York Magazine, Will Leitch)
Fathers and Sons and Privilege (The Brian Lehrer Show, WNYC Studios)
“In My View” - Young Fathers
“For Decades, Our Coverage Was Racist. To Rise Above Our Past, We Must Acknowledge It” (National Geographic, Susan Goldberg)
A Wrinkle in Time (Madeleine L’Engle, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1962)
A Wrinkle in Time (Walt Disney Studios)
Black Panther (Marvel Studios)
“The Sounds, Space And Spirit of ‘Selma’: A Director’s Take” (NPR, Fresh Air)
“Black Kids Don’t Want to Read About Harriet Tubman All the Time” (The New York Times, Denene Millner)
Lemonade (Beyonce, Parkwood Entertainment)
Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence against Women of Color (Kimberly Crenshaw, 1991)
Small Doses with Amanda Seales (Starburns Audio)
How To Get Away With Murder (ABC)
Scandal (ABC)
Mo’Nique Calls For Netflix Boycott Over Alleged Gender and Race Pay Disparity (Deadline, Dino-Ray Ramos)
This week, we discuss "A Wrinkle in Time," Ava DuVernay's attempt to take the audience on a magical adventure with Meg Murray as she searches for her father through multiple universes. Our time traveling experience ... wasn’t as magical as we hoped. But this is good news. We explain why the film's shortcomings do not impact the upward trajectory of Ava DuVernay career or black filmmaking in general, but actually work to highlight the progress of black filmmakers and encourage black artists to take bigger risks. We dive deep into what it means to criticize black works of art and express what gets lost when we decide it’s beyond criticism.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/v-QIowX4BlaB4OmAXPM9XTOvreiaBRzaIBoOpLe1fPMThu, 15 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0000no01:01:55We Paint the Town Obama
We went to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. to look at the recently installed portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama. The paintings--Barack's by Kehinde Wiley, Michelle's by Amy Sherald--prompted both rapture and controversy when they were unveiled in February, and we wanted to see them in person to try to evaluate our own responses. As we traveled through the gallery from George Washington to Obama, we discussed what portraits can tell us about presidential power. And then we lingered at Barack and Michelle's portraits, admiring their beauty, trying to decipher their meaning, and allowing ourselves to be deeply moved. Come linger with us.
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We Paint the Town ObamafullWe went to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. to look at the recently installed portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama. The paintings--Barack's by Kehinde Wiley, Michelle's by Amy Sherald--prompted both rapture and controversy when they were unveiled in February, and we wanted to see them in person to try to evaluate our own responses. As we traveled through the gallery from George Washington to Obama, we discussed what portraits can tell us about presidential power. And then we lingered at Barack and Michelle's portraits, admiring their beauty, trying to decipher their meaning, and allowing ourselves to be deeply moved. Come linger with us.
Discussed this week:
“MoviePass launches a new division to acquire and distribute movies” (Lizzie Plaugic, The Verge)
“Jordan Peele’s X-Ray Vision” (Wesley Morris, The New York Times)
“Jordan Peele Dedicates Original Screenplay Oscar To Those ‘Who Raised My Voice’” (Dawn C. Chmielewski, Deadline)
“What’s An Inclusion Rider? Here’s The Story Behind Frances McDormand’s Closing Words” (Colin Dwyer, NPR)
“Tiffany Haddish and Maya Rudolph, 2019 Oscar Hosts?” (Sopan Deb, The New York Times)
We went to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. to look at the recently installed portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama. The paintings--Barack's by Kehinde Wiley, Michelle's by Amy Sherald--prompted both rapture and controversy when they were unveiled in February, and we wanted to see them in person to try to evaluate our own responses. As we traveled through the gallery from George Washington to Obama, we discussed what portraits can tell us about presidential power. And then we lingered at Barack and Michelle's portraits, admiring their beauty, trying to decipher their meaning, and allowing ourselves to be deeply moved. Come linger with us.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/VhYalVuJIbVGhdSfGeifBAmUv5xT67J3A6EPie6cm48Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0000no00:37:50We Want To Know What Love Is
This week, we examine four of the Best Picture Oscar-nominated films—“Call Me By Your Name”, “Get Out”, “Shape of Water”, and “Phantom Thread”—to ask whether we are entering a new phase of romance films. By diverging from conventional norms and stereotypes, these films have created on-screen relationships that are reminiscent of our own relationships. We then look to the history of romantic dramas and comedies to see how this new version of romance-on-screen came to be and what it potentially communicates about the way men and women are relating to one another.
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We Want To Know What Love IsfullThis week, we examine four of the Best Picture Oscar-nominated films—“Call Me By Your Name”, “Get Out”, “Shape of Water”, and “Phantom Thread”—to ask whether we are entering a new phase of romance films. By diverging from conventional norms and stereotypes, these films have created on-screen relationships that are reminiscent of our own relationships. We then look to the history of romantic dramas and comedies to see how this new version of romance-on-screen came to be and what it potentially communicates about the way men and women are relating to one another.
Discussed this week:
“Why the Trump administration's new SNAP proposal is hard to swallow” (Devra First, Boston Globe)
Janelle Monae - Make Me Feel
Maybe It’s You - The Friend Zone Podcast
The Shape of Water (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Phantom Thread (Focus Features)
Get Out (Universal Pictures)
Call Me By Your Name (Sony Pictures Classics)
“Luca Guadagnino Had a Good Reason for Not Showing the Sex Scene in ‘Call Me By Your Name’” (Jude Dry, Indiewire)
Gone With the Wind (Loew’s Inc.)
Beyond Borders (Paramount Pictures)
The English Patient (Miramax Films)
Blade Runner 2049 (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Ingrid Goes West (Neon)
Wonder Woman (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Thelma (SF Studios)
Leap Year (Universal Pictures)
Pillow Talk (Universal-International)
This week, we examine four of the Best Picture Oscar-nominated films—“Call Me By Your Name”, “Get Out”, “Shape of Water”, and “Phantom Thread”—to ask whether we are entering a new phase of romance films. By diverging from conventional norms and stereotypes, these films have created on-screen relationships that are reminiscent of our own relationships. We then look to the history of romantic dramas and comedies to see how this new version of romance-on-screen came to be and what it potentially communicates about the way men and women are relating to one another.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/5EBtx1D_TGcRVY6ekuZdxhfKkmiJ2QGwIzMWSfekhZIThu, 01 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0000no00:48:10We Take the 15:17 All the Way to Pyeongchang
This week we're looking for a thread running through three seemingly disparate moments: the release of Clint Eastwood's new film "The 15:17 to Paris," the Olympics in South Korea, and the tragic death of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. We use these events to discuss how culture can act as a smokescreen for reality and a way to avoid our fears. Plus: Jenna defends her surprising position that spoilers are actually good.
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We Take the 15:17 All the Way to PyeongchangfullThis week we're looking for a thread running through three seemingly disparate moments: the release of Clint Eastwood's new film "The 15:17 to Paris," the Olympics in South Korea, and the tragic death of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. We use these events to discuss how culture can act as a smokescreen for reality and a way to avoid our fears. Plus: Jenna defends her surprising position that spoilers are actually good.
Discussed this week:
Queer Eye (Netflix)
Alt.Latino (NPR)
“Emma González Leads a Student Outcry on Guns: ‘This is the Way I Have to Grieve’” (Julie Turkewitz, Matt Stevens and Jason M. Bailey, The New York Times)
“Whole Lot of BS” Funkadelic (Maggot Brain, 1971)
"Fergie’s National Anthem Draws Criticism" (ESPN)
“Letter of Recommendation: Spoilers” (Jenna Wortham, The New York Times Magazine)
“The Sixth Sense” (Hollywood Pictures)
“On the Evolution of Hollywood Films” (James Cutting, Cornell University, 2010)
“Pulp Fiction” (Miramax)
"The 15:17 to Paris" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
“American Sniper” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
“Sully” (Flashlight Films)
GOP Rep. Brian Mast on Florida School Shooting (Rachel Martin, NPR)
Andre Bauer on State of the Union (CNN)
This week we're looking for a thread running through three seemingly disparate moments: the release of Clint Eastwood's new film "The 15:17 to Paris," the Olympics in South Korea, and the tragic death of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. We use these events to discuss how culture can act as a smokescreen for reality and a way to avoid our fears. Plus: Jenna defends her surprising position that spoilers are actually good.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/O7FBYjl3Rxo4VNB2KTDVBtfnQTFYZtcVf2GiDhxO978Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0000no00:40:44We Sink Our Claws Into "Black Panther" with Ta-Nehisi Coates
It's going to be one of the biggest opening weekends in movie history. But "Black Panther" is about so much more than the box office. This week we're putting Ryan Coogler's new film in the full context it deserves and demands, with a little help from our friend Ta-Nehisi Coates.]]>
We Sink Our Claws Into "Black Panther" with Ta-Nehisi CoatesfullIt's going to be one of the biggest opening weekends in movie history. But "Black Panther" is about so much more than the box office. This week we're putting Ryan Coogler's new film in the full context it deserves and demands, with a little help from our friend Ta-Nehisi Coates.
It's going to be one of the biggest opening weekends in movie history. But "Black Panther" is about so much more than the box office. This week we're putting Ryan Coogler's new film in the full context it deserves and demands, with a little help from our friend Ta-Nehisi Coates.]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/P_CcA5mHXZksSfwSYh828V6INkcjTLEjJPCCAKM4A1IFri, 16 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0000no00:56:57We'll See You Tomorrow
There's no episode of Still Processing today, but Wesley and Jenna are cooking up something special — a whole show on "Black Panther" with special guest Ta-Nehisi Coates. Check your feed Friday morning!]]>
We'll See You TomorrowbonusThere's no episode of Still Processing today, but Wesley and Jenna are cooking up something special — a whole show on "Black Panther" with special guest Ta-Nehisi Coates. Check your feed Friday morning!
There's no episode of Still Processing today, but Wesley and Jenna are cooking up something special — a whole show on "Black Panther" with special guest Ta-Nehisi Coates. Check your feed Friday morning!]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/I9BSmClVnhdt_3BAHcl2TZMqRJGXb7NuK_4iKjkgktUThu, 15 Feb 2018 14:47:20 -0000no00:01:02We Don't Know Where We Are
This week, we take the Oscar-nominated film "Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri" as a starting point for a discussion about a new sense of placelessness in film and TV. Over the last year, we've been seeing stories set in ambiguous spaces--the limbo between heaven and hell, distorted models of our world, towns that look like no place we recognize as American. We talk about "The Good Place," "Westworld," "Downsizing," and the Sunken Place from "Get Out" to try and figure out how we lost a sense of where we are. Then we look to shows like "Atlanta" and "The Chi" to think about how we might find our way back.
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We Don't Know Where We ArefullThis week, we take the Oscar-nominated film "Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri" as a starting point for a discussion about a new sense of placelessness in film and TV. Over the last year, we've been seeing stories set in ambiguous spaces--the limbo between heaven and hell, distorted models of our world, towns that look like no place we recognize as American. We talk about "The Good Place," "Westworld," "Downsizing," and the Sunken Place from "Get Out" to try and figure out how we lost a sense of where we are. Then we look to shows like "Atlanta" and "The Chi" to think about how we might find our way back.
Discussed This Week:
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
“Grownish” (Freeform)
“Riverdale” (The CW)
Hot Topic "Riverdale" Merchandise
“Dennis Edwards, Former Temptations Lead Singer, Dies at 74” (Daniel E. Slotnik, The New York Times)
"Don’t Look Any Further" (Dennis Edwards)
"'Three Billboards’ Production Designer Inbal Weinberg on Martin McDonagh’s Unique Approach To Screen Language" (Matt Grobar, Deadline)
“The Good Place” (NBC)
“Stranger Things” (Netflix)
“Coco” (Pixar)
“Black Mirror” (Netflix)
“Get Out” (Universal Pictures)
“Dunkirk” (Warner Bros.)
“Downsizing” (Paramount Pictures)
“Westworld” (HBO)
"Instravel - A Photogenic Mass Tourism Experience" (Oliver KMIA, Vimeo)
“Singin’ in the Rain” (MGM)
“Queen Sugar” (OWN)
“Atlanta” (FX Networks)
“Insecure” (HBO)
“Black-ish” (ABC)
“The Chi” (Showtime)
“Moonlight” (A24)
“Black Panther” (Marvel Studios)
"Space and Place: The Perspective of Experience" (Yi-Fu Tuan, 1977)
"Place and Placelessness" (Edward Relph, 1976)
Super Bowl LII Commercials
“Ram Trucks Commercial with Martin Luther King Jr. Sermon is Criticized” (Sapna Maheshwari, The New York Times)
2018 Kia Stinger - Steven Tyler Big Game Ad - Feel Something Again
Blacture Super Bowl Ad
Amazon Alexa Loses Her Voice - Super Bowl LII Commercial
This week, we take the Oscar-nominated film "Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri" as a starting point for a discussion about a new sense of placelessness in film and TV. Over the last year, we've been seeing stories set in ambiguous spaces--the limbo between heaven and hell, distorted models of our world, towns that look like no place we recognize as American. We talk about "The Good Place," "Westworld," "Downsizing," and the Sunken Place from "Get Out" to try and figure out how we lost a sense of where we are. Then we look to shows like "Atlanta" and "The Chi" to think about how we might find our way back.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/xtQl5UK1CRqKsUr62ta-w32WNYtbWK-E-qmjL6-CAWYThu, 08 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0000no00:38:10We're Still Here For Janet
This week, in light of Justin Timberlake’s upcoming Super Bowl performance, we revisit his infamous 2004 “wardrobe malfunction” halftime show with Janet Jackson. We dissect the public reaction to “nipplegate,” why Janet (and not Justin) took the fall, and how the controversy changed the course of both artists’ careers. We consider Justin’s new musical direction in the context his history of appropriating other cultures. And we offer Janet the forgiveness she deserves, realizing that her sexual experimentation led to some of our favorite moments in music history.
History of Rap (Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”)
Janet Jackson (in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married”)
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We're Still Here For JanetfullThis week, in light of Justin Timberlake’s upcoming Super Bowl performance, we revisit his infamous 2004 “wardrobe malfunction” halftime show with Janet Jackson. We dissect the public reaction to “nipplegate,” why Janet (and not Justin) took the fall, and how the controversy changed the course of both artists’ careers. We consider Justin’s new musical direction in the context his history of appropriating other cultures. And we offer Janet the forgiveness she deserves, realizing that her sexual experimentation led to some of our favorite moments in music history.
Discussed This Week:
“Is ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ the Most Radical Show on TV?” (Jenna Wortham, The New York Times)
Evidentiary Bodies (Barbara Hammer at the Leslie-Lohman Museum)
“The Lunar Eclipse and Super Blue Moon Are Here. Watch it Before Work.” (Nicholas St. Fleur, The New York Times)
“The Color of Kink” (Ariane Cruz, 2016)
“How Jesse Williams Stole BET Awards with Speech on Racism” (Katie Rogers, The New York Times)
Man of the Woods (Justin Timberlake)
History of Rap (Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”)
Janet Jackson (in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married”)
This week, in light of Justin Timberlake’s upcoming Super Bowl performance, we revisit his infamous 2004 “wardrobe malfunction” halftime show with Janet Jackson. We dissect the public reaction to “nipplegate,” why Janet (and not Justin) took the fall, and how the controversy changed the course of both artists’ careers. We consider Justin’s new musical direction in the context his history of appropriating other cultures. And we offer Janet the forgiveness she deserves, realizing that her sexual experimentation led to some of our favorite moments in music history.
History of Rap (Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”)
Janet Jackson (in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married”)
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LW0BXMJv38FjuilkjUo85Ms7XgkYPwyhGoaiwQHfB2cThu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0000no00:58:05We Have a Right To Be Mad
This week, we examine the outrage that is expressing itself in all corners of the culture. In the process, we found unexpected connections between events and ideas that might seem unrelated: Ed Sheeran being left out of all the major Grammy categories as a (possible) way to avoid controversy, the heated debate over an account of a bad date with Aziz Ansari, the testimony at the sentencing of Dr. Larry Nassar from hundreds of gymnasts who had been sexually abused, and year two of the women's march. We're thinking about why women's anger is feared, and what it means to dole out punishment against men. Whose anger counts, what kind of anger is healthy, and is there solidarity to be found in anger? Our conversation took us to places we didn't know we'd go--including becoming enraged ourselves.
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We Have a Right To Be MadfullThis week, we examine the outrage that is expressing itself in all corners of the culture. In the process, we found unexpected connections between events and ideas that might seem unrelated: Ed Sheeran being left out of all the major Grammy categories as a (possible) way to avoid controversy, the heated debate over an account of a bad date with Aziz Ansari, the testimony at the sentencing of Dr. Larry Nassar from hundreds of gymnasts who had been sexually abused, and year two of the women's march. We're thinking about why women's anger is feared, and what it means to dole out punishment against men. Whose anger counts, what kind of anger is healthy, and is there solidarity to be found in anger? Our conversation took us to places we didn't know we'd go--including becoming enraged ourselves.
Discussed This Week:
“Dolores O’Riordan, Lead Singer of the Cranberries, Dies at 46” (Christine Hauser, The New York Times)
“2018 Oscar Nominations” (Brooks Barnes, The New York Times)
“2018 Grammy Nominations” (The New York Times)
“Electric Dreams” (Amazon)
“How Ed Sheeran Made ‘Shape of You’ The Years Biggest Track” (John Pereles, The New York Times)
“The Grammy Awards Voting Process” (Recording Academy)
“I went on a date with Aziz Ansari. It turned into the worst night of my life.” (Katie Way, Babe.net)
“Modern Romance” (Aziz Ansari, 2015)
“I Used to Insist I Didn’t Get Angry. Not Anymore.” (Leslie Jamison, The New York Times Magazine)
“Banfield slams Ansari accuser in open letter” (CNN)
“One After Another, Athletes Face Larry Nassar and Recount Sexual Abuse” (Scott Cacciola and Christine Hauser, The New York Times)
This week, we examine the outrage that is expressing itself in all corners of the culture. In the process, we found unexpected connections between events and ideas that might seem unrelated: Ed Sheeran being left out of all the major Grammy categories as a (possible) way to avoid controversy, the heated debate over an account of a bad date with Aziz Ansari, the testimony at the sentencing of Dr. Larry Nassar from hundreds of gymnasts who had been sexually abused, and year two of the women's march. We're thinking about why women's anger is feared, and what it means to dole out punishment against men. Whose anger counts, what kind of anger is healthy, and is there solidarity to be found in anger? Our conversation took us to places we didn't know we'd go--including becoming enraged ourselves.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QOFT31pW8Dyi5J77woeBnyItOk87pvCNr4dpKS4TJ5wThu, 25 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0000no00:47:53We Have a Theory About Oprah
The wait is finally over - we’re back for Season 3! This week, we look at the movie “Proud Mary” starring Taraji P. Henson as a jumping off point for the cultural moment that black women are having right now in pop culture. We run through a brief history of black women in movies and television and consider those who built the foundation for this moment. From Hattie McDaniel to Dorothy Dandridge to Whoopi Goldberg to Halle Berry, we consider what all of this means for how we discuss Oprah’s (possible) presidential run.
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We Have a Theory About OprahfullThe wait is finally over - we’re back for Season 3! This week, we look at the movie “Proud Mary” starring Taraji P. Henson as a jumping off point for the cultural moment that black women are having right now in pop culture. We run through a brief history of black women in movies and television and consider those who built the foundation for this moment. From Hattie McDaniel to Dorothy Dandridge to Whoopi Goldberg to Halle Berry, we consider what all of this means for how we discuss Oprah’s (possible) presidential run.
Discussed This Week:
“She’s Gotta Have It” (Netflix)
“The Case for the Subway" (Jonathan Mahler, New York Times Magazine)
Black Women Voters of Alabama
“Picturing Us: African American Identity in Photography” (Deb Willis)
Diahann Carroll (in "Julia")
Pam Grier (in "Coffy")
Oprah’s SNL Cold Open
“The Spector of Oprah Winfrey: Critical Black Female Spectorship“ (Terisha L. Stanley, 2007)
The wait is finally over - we’re back for Season 3! This week, we look at the movie “Proud Mary” starring Taraji P. Henson as a jumping off point for the cultural moment that black women are having right now in pop culture. We run through a brief history of black women in movies and television and consider those who built the foundation for this moment. From Hattie McDaniel to Dorothy Dandridge to Whoopi Goldberg to Halle Berry, we consider what all of this means for how we discuss Oprah’s (possible) presidential run.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UE9s18txCVrbgUerPgYVXpvlPNfKT5poxCBxhL9bI50Thu, 18 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0000no00:46:49We Back! (On Thursday)
The wait is (almost) over: Jenna and Wesley will be back with a new season of "Still Processing" starting Thursday, Jan. 18th. It’s O.K. to cry, even if you’re wearing glitter.]]>
We Back! (On Thursday)trailerThe wait is (almost) over: Jenna and Wesley will be back with a new season of "Still Processing" starting Thursday, Jan. 18th. It’s O.K. to cry, even if you’re wearing glitter.
The wait is (almost) over: Jenna and Wesley will be back with a new season of "Still Processing" starting Thursday, Jan. 18th. It’s O.K. to cry, even if you’re wearing glitter.]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/XQyCQpy0ynjRQdcBxD177QfWsAkfhSN9vM4-n-dtMUYTue, 16 Jan 2018 23:18:48 -0000no00:01:48We Are Tired of Sexual Harassment (and Sequels) | Season Finale
It’s our season finale! We’ve spent our second season keeping a critical eye on the unreality of America and dissecting the systems of power that uphold the status quo. Last week, a series of news articles reported that Harvey Weinstein, one of the most powerful movie producers in Hollywood, has been accused of sexually harrassing women for decades. Twitter is ablaze with other women and men sharing their own stories of sexual misconduct at the hands of the powerful, spawning conversations about power and fame, privilege and punishment. The aftermath has raised questions about the commonality of harassment — and has forced us to confront our own complacency. We were compelled to talk about the cultural petri dish that allows assault and abuse to perpetuate and about what might be changing, socially and technologically, that is encouraging survivors to come forward. We also discuss the recently released “Blade Runner 2049” which somehow felt lacking, as if science fiction can’t keep up with the reality of the moment we’re living through. And before we sign off for a few months, we relive some of our favorite moments from this season. Thank you for listening, and we’ll talk to you soon!]]>
We Are Tired of Sexual Harassment (and Sequels) | Season FinalefullIt’s our season finale! We’ve spent our second season keeping a critical eye on the unreality of America and dissecting the systems of power that uphold the status quo. Last week, a series of news articles reported that Harvey Weinstein, one of the most powerful movie producers in Hollywood, has been accused of sexually harrassing women for decades. Twitter is ablaze with other women and men sharing their own stories of sexual misconduct at the hands of the powerful, spawning conversations about power and fame, privilege and punishment. The aftermath has raised questions about the commonality of harassment — and has forced us to confront our own complacency. We were compelled to talk about the cultural petri dish that allows assault and abuse to perpetuate and about what might be changing, socially and technologically, that is encouraging survivors to come forward. We also discuss the recently released “Blade Runner 2049” which somehow felt lacking, as if science fiction can’t keep up with the reality of the moment we’re living through. And before we sign off for a few months, we relive some of our favorite moments from this season. Thank you for listening, and we’ll talk to you soon!
It’s our season finale! We’ve spent our second season keeping a critical eye on the unreality of America and dissecting the systems of power that uphold the status quo. Last week, a series of news articles reported that Harvey Weinstein, one of the most powerful movie producers in Hollywood, has been accused of sexually harrassing women for decades. Twitter is ablaze with other women and men sharing their own stories of sexual misconduct at the hands of the powerful, spawning conversations about power and fame, privilege and punishment. The aftermath has raised questions about the commonality of harassment — and has forced us to confront our own complacency. We were compelled to talk about the cultural petri dish that allows assault and abuse to perpetuate and about what might be changing, socially and technologically, that is encouraging survivors to come forward. We also discuss the recently released “Blade Runner 2049” which somehow felt lacking, as if science fiction can’t keep up with the reality of the moment we’re living through. And before we sign off for a few months, we relive some of our favorite moments from this season. Thank you for listening, and we’ll talk to you soon!]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/8xlOSmDI44zLyec2SJNH2ZvN1RlbTsH86rtUGqnHBIQThu, 12 Oct 2017 08:30:00 -0000no00:40:35We Get Biracial
For months, the two of us have been trying to figure out a way to have a conversation about the experience of being biracial. This week we just go for it. First, we talk about the cultural and historical suspicion America still has of black-white interracial romantic relationships. It gives us an excuse to revisit the reason ‘‘Get Out’’ has been one of the year’s major movies: It articulates the previously inarticulable about race. Then we consider the offspring of interracial coupling — whether the possibility of occupying two identities (or more) is a choice, a luxury or a delusion; and what fears, doubts or envy nonbiracial black Americans might feel about biracial black Americans. We drop in on Spike Lee’s ‘‘School Daze’’ and the sitcom ‘‘Black-ish.’’ We consider our feelings about Rashida Jones, Drake and Vin Diesel. We unpack the writings of Zadie Smith and Barack Obama. And we kind of have to ask: Aren’t we all a little bit mixed?]]>
We Get BiracialfullFor months, the two of us have been trying to figure out a way to have a conversation about the experience of being biracial. This week we just go for it. First, we talk about the cultural and historical suspicion America still has of black-white interracial romantic relationships. It gives us an excuse to revisit the reason ‘‘Get Out’’ has been one of the year’s major movies: It articulates the previously inarticulable about race. Then we consider the offspring of interracial coupling — whether the possibility of occupying two identities (or more) is a choice, a luxury or a delusion; and what fears, doubts or envy nonbiracial black Americans might feel about biracial black Americans. We drop in on Spike Lee’s ‘‘School Daze’’ and the sitcom ‘‘Black-ish.’’ We consider our feelings about Rashida Jones, Drake and Vin Diesel. We unpack the writings of Zadie Smith and Barack Obama. And we kind of have to ask: Aren’t we all a little bit mixed?
For months, the two of us have been trying to figure out a way to have a conversation about the experience of being biracial. This week we just go for it. First, we talk about the cultural and historical suspicion America still has of black-white interracial romantic relationships. It gives us an excuse to revisit the reason ‘‘Get Out’’ has been one of the year’s major movies: It articulates the previously inarticulable about race. Then we consider the offspring of interracial coupling — whether the possibility of occupying two identities (or more) is a choice, a luxury or a delusion; and what fears, doubts or envy nonbiracial black Americans might feel about biracial black Americans. We drop in on Spike Lee’s ‘‘School Daze’’ and the sitcom ‘‘Black-ish.’’ We consider our feelings about Rashida Jones, Drake and Vin Diesel. We unpack the writings of Zadie Smith and Barack Obama. And we kind of have to ask: Aren’t we all a little bit mixed?]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OBzmLOL1XAPzGwXljNtEp4B4t7_2t-3EVUdnWOJx5tMThu, 05 Oct 2017 08:45:00 -0000no00:52:38We Take a Knee
Another day, another rant from Donald Trump. This time, the president took aim at Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who spent the majority of last season sitting or kneeling during the national anthem to draw attention to police brutality and racial injustice. Trump’s remarks — that the owners of football teams should fire anyone who followed suit — prompted a nationwide demonstration the following Sunday from players and team owners who knelt or linked arms. We talk about the language used by the president and his supporters and their expectations of black entertainers and athletes. We also investigate the history of the national anthem. What all did Francis Scott Key really invoke in the “Star-Spangled Banner”? Oh, and we also manage to work in a reference to “Get Out.” All kinds of people, including Stevie Wonder and celebrity chef Carla Hall, are joining the #TakeAKnee movement. Will it retain its integrity as it evolves away from Kaepernick?]]>
We Take a KneefullAnother day, another rant from Donald Trump. This time, the president took aim at Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who spent the majority of last season sitting or kneeling during the national anthem to draw attention to police brutality and racial injustice. Trump’s remarks — that the owners of football teams should fire anyone who followed suit — prompted a nationwide demonstration the following Sunday from players and team owners who knelt or linked arms. We talk about the language used by the president and his supporters and their expectations of black entertainers and athletes. We also investigate the history of the national anthem. What all did Francis Scott Key really invoke in the “Star-Spangled Banner”? Oh, and we also manage to work in a reference to “Get Out.” All kinds of people, including Stevie Wonder and celebrity chef Carla Hall, are joining the #TakeAKnee movement. Will it retain its integrity as it evolves away from Kaepernick?
Another day, another rant from Donald Trump. This time, the president took aim at Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who spent the majority of last season sitting or kneeling during the national anthem to draw attention to police brutality and racial injustice. Trump’s remarks — that the owners of football teams should fire anyone who followed suit — prompted a nationwide demonstration the following Sunday from players and team owners who knelt or linked arms. We talk about the language used by the president and his supporters and their expectations of black entertainers and athletes. We also investigate the history of the national anthem. What all did Francis Scott Key really invoke in the “Star-Spangled Banner”? Oh, and we also manage to work in a reference to “Get Out.” All kinds of people, including Stevie Wonder and celebrity chef Carla Hall, are joining the #TakeAKnee movement. Will it retain its integrity as it evolves away from Kaepernick?]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qZXqY_0neaQSkvn4S1twenaJIIsYIDib5yZRCXCWJCwThu, 28 Sep 2017 08:00:00 -0000no00:34:13We Assess the Outrage over "Bodega" and Mother!
Last week, a Silicon Valley startup called Bodega instigated an internet meltdown after a Fast Company profile made the company’s intentions clear. “Eventually, centralized shopping locations won’t be necessary, because there will be 100,000 Bodegas spread out, with one always 100 feet away from you,” said Paul McDonald, a co-founder, who used to work at Google. The outrage made moral sense. “Bodega” is name that’s asking for trouble, especially with people who frequent them. The outrage is also easy. Where’s the upset over the effect other, bigger companies – like Amazon, whose latest major acquisition, Whole Foods, has slashed prices – might actually have on bodegas? Being mad at Amazon is harder when it’s mixed up in so much of your life. We discuss the dilemma.
We also get into the horror at the movies (“It,” “Mother!”) and on TV (“American Horror Story: Cult”), and how it meets up with our times in surprising and hilarious ways — especially Darren Aronofsky’s “Mother!” with Jennifer Lawerence and Javier Bardem. It’s a mess and a half. But it’s a really fun mess.
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We Assess the Outrage over "Bodega" and Mother!fullLast week, a Silicon Valley startup called Bodega instigated an internet meltdown after a Fast Company profile made the company’s intentions clear. “Eventually, centralized shopping locations won’t be necessary, because there will be 100,000 Bodegas spread out, with one always 100 feet away from you,” said Paul McDonald, a co-founder, who used to work at Google. The outrage made moral sense. “Bodega” is name that’s asking for trouble, especially with people who frequent them. The outrage is also easy. Where’s the upset over the effect other, bigger companies – like Amazon, whose latest major acquisition, Whole Foods, has slashed prices – might actually have on bodegas? Being mad at Amazon is harder when it’s mixed up in so much of your life. We discuss the dilemma.
We also get into the horror at the movies (“It,” “Mother!”) and on TV (“American Horror Story: Cult”), and how it meets up with our times in surprising and hilarious ways — especially Darren Aronofsky’s “Mother!” with Jennifer Lawerence and Javier Bardem. It’s a mess and a half. But it’s a really fun mess.
Last week, a Silicon Valley startup called Bodega instigated an internet meltdown after a Fast Company profile made the company’s intentions clear. “Eventually, centralized shopping locations won’t be necessary, because there will be 100,000 Bodegas spread out, with one always 100 feet away from you,” said Paul McDonald, a co-founder, who used to work at Google. The outrage made moral sense. “Bodega” is name that’s asking for trouble, especially with people who frequent them. The outrage is also easy. Where’s the upset over the effect other, bigger companies – like Amazon, whose latest major acquisition, Whole Foods, has slashed prices – might actually have on bodegas? Being mad at Amazon is harder when it’s mixed up in so much of your life. We discuss the dilemma.
We also get into the horror at the movies (“It,” “Mother!”) and on TV (“American Horror Story: Cult”), and how it meets up with our times in surprising and hilarious ways — especially Darren Aronofsky’s “Mother!” with Jennifer Lawerence and Javier Bardem. It’s a mess and a half. But it’s a really fun mess.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/RqyByTw0eCz1hYvD4Wq9xcM4A_8auUwXUIvVz8usXx0Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:00:00 -0000no00:42:00We Bow Down to Rihanna and Venus
Last week, we witnessed two extraordinary events: Venus Williams playing some of the best tennis in the last decade of her career (she lost in the U.S. Open, but with grace and style), and the rollout of Rihanna's new cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, which was splashier than the launch of the new iPhone X. We learned something unexpected from both. Venus showed us what it means to lose, and yet somehow remain undefeated, and the Rihanna event gave us insight into the economy of social media “influencers” who are radically changing—and possibly democratizing—the beauty and fashion industries.
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We Bow Down to Rihanna and VenusfullLast week, we witnessed two extraordinary events: Venus Williams playing some of the best tennis in the last decade of her career (she lost in the U.S. Open, but with grace and style), and the rollout of Rihanna's new cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, which was splashier than the launch of the new iPhone X. We learned something unexpected from both. Venus showed us what it means to lose, and yet somehow remain undefeated, and the Rihanna event gave us insight into the economy of social media “influencers” who are radically changing—and possibly democratizing—the beauty and fashion industries.
Last week, we witnessed two extraordinary events: Venus Williams playing some of the best tennis in the last decade of her career (she lost in the U.S. Open, but with grace and style), and the rollout of Rihanna's new cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, which was splashier than the launch of the new iPhone X. We learned something unexpected from both. Venus showed us what it means to lose, and yet somehow remain undefeated, and the Rihanna event gave us insight into the economy of social media “influencers” who are radically changing—and possibly democratizing—the beauty and fashion industries.
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gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/p7C7J0uHgHdFzUzRza31u-UoNnWJKl-9dPL_b3oPjpsThu, 14 Sep 2017 08:55:00 -0000no00:40:39We Debate NPR’s Greatest Albums by Women
Last month, NPR published a list of the 150 greatest albums by women. The list was debated. It was discussed. There were alternative lists of 150 additional albums not on the NPR list. But quibbling with the particulars misses an important concern about what it means to argue for a women-only canon. This week we discuss why it takes an all-women team at NPR to celebrate women musicians, and why women are glaringly missing from lists determined by both genders. We also revisit the song of the summer, a phenomenon that is ruled by male artists — but perhaps not according to us. ]]>
We Debate NPR’s Greatest Albums by Women fullLast month, NPR published a list of the 150 greatest albums by women. The list was debated. It was discussed. There were alternative lists of 150 additional albums not on the NPR list. But quibbling with the particulars misses an important concern about what it means to argue for a women-only canon. This week we discuss why it takes an all-women team at NPR to celebrate women musicians, and why women are glaringly missing from lists determined by both genders. We also revisit the song of the summer, a phenomenon that is ruled by male artists — but perhaps not according to us.
Last month, NPR published a list of the 150 greatest albums by women. The list was debated. It was discussed. There were alternative lists of 150 additional albums not on the NPR list. But quibbling with the particulars misses an important concern about what it means to argue for a women-only canon. This week we discuss why it takes an all-women team at NPR to celebrate women musicians, and why women are glaringly missing from lists determined by both genders. We also revisit the song of the summer, a phenomenon that is ruled by male artists — but perhaps not according to us. ]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/xLiZOEnqJEu-JQpRDFCC68mrvj8byZbK4givn_CY7xoThu, 07 Sep 2017 08:55:00 -0000no00:40:18We Have a Chappelle Show
This summer, Dave Chappelle returned to the stage for an ambitious, monthlong residency at Radio City Music Hall in New York. We saw the show independently, on separate nights. What we witnessed inspired us to dedicate an entire episode to the legacy of Chappelle’s comedy as he works to re-establish his place in American culture. But much has shifted in the decade since Chappelle, through his much-loved TV show, “Chappelle’s Show,” brilliantly explored how black people are represented and misrepresented: Nowadays, he’s no longer interested in speaking on behalf of anyone else. We consider his past to consider where he might be headed and whether we still need comedians — and comedy, for that matter — to help us make sense of the present.]]>
We Have a Chappelle ShowfullThis summer, Dave Chappelle returned to the stage for an ambitious, monthlong residency at Radio City Music Hall in New York. We saw the show independently, on separate nights. What we witnessed inspired us to dedicate an entire episode to the legacy of Chappelle’s comedy as he works to re-establish his place in American culture. But much has shifted in the decade since Chappelle, through his much-loved TV show, “Chappelle’s Show,” brilliantly explored how black people are represented and misrepresented: Nowadays, he’s no longer interested in speaking on behalf of anyone else. We consider his past to consider where he might be headed and whether we still need comedians — and comedy, for that matter — to help us make sense of the present.
This summer, Dave Chappelle returned to the stage for an ambitious, monthlong residency at Radio City Music Hall in New York. We saw the show independently, on separate nights. What we witnessed inspired us to dedicate an entire episode to the legacy of Chappelle’s comedy as he works to re-establish his place in American culture. But much has shifted in the decade since Chappelle, through his much-loved TV show, “Chappelle’s Show,” brilliantly explored how black people are represented and misrepresented: Nowadays, he’s no longer interested in speaking on behalf of anyone else. We consider his past to consider where he might be headed and whether we still need comedians — and comedy, for that matter — to help us make sense of the present.]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/k57dmUjhGng_Wu0FWXgScfaywlYUedDxIHcWyYOttggThu, 31 Aug 2017 08:58:00 -0000no00:56:31We Care For Ourselves and Others in Trump’s America
The events of the last few weeks have shown us that we are fully living in Trump's America, with a president who is slow to condemn the actions of white supremacists. The realization has been exhausting. This week, we take a step back to think about what the political moment is doing to our emotional and physical states. We discuss our routines of self-care — and investigate the origins of the phrase, and why it feels overused and even a little cliche. We also talk to Dr. Matthew Steinfeld, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine about our ailing country and get a few ideas for how to remedy ourselves, and perhaps each other.]]>
We Care For Ourselves and Others in Trump’s AmericafullThe events of the last few weeks have shown us that we are fully living in Trump's America, with a president who is slow to condemn the actions of white supremacists. The realization has been exhausting. This week, we take a step back to think about what the political moment is doing to our emotional and physical states. We discuss our routines of self-care — and investigate the origins of the phrase, and why it feels overused and even a little cliche. We also talk to Dr. Matthew Steinfeld, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine about our ailing country and get a few ideas for how to remedy ourselves, and perhaps each other.
The events of the last few weeks have shown us that we are fully living in Trump's America, with a president who is slow to condemn the actions of white supremacists. The realization has been exhausting. This week, we take a step back to think about what the political moment is doing to our emotional and physical states. We discuss our routines of self-care — and investigate the origins of the phrase, and why it feels overused and even a little cliche. We also talk to Dr. Matthew Steinfeld, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine about our ailing country and get a few ideas for how to remedy ourselves, and perhaps each other.]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nXJRovvgdHpMBPMqX6IUhgHyWjsc6bhAIHaHR-1IuNkThu, 24 Aug 2017 12:53:53 -0000no00:48:05We Grieve Charlottesville
What happened in Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend was the largest public melee during a presidential administration that includes men with white nationalist ties. Three people were killed, dozens of people were injured and the country was thrown into a state of anguish and shock. The show was on vacation, but we came back early to do a special episode about Charlottesville. We talk about why the violence there isn’t surprising, what it means to remove totems of the American Confederacy and what a verbal apology from President Trump is really worth.]]>
We Grieve CharlottesvillefullWhat happened in Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend was the largest public melee during a presidential administration that includes men with white nationalist ties. Three people were killed, dozens of people were injured and the country was thrown into a state of anguish and shock. The show was on vacation, but we came back early to do a special episode about Charlottesville. We talk about why the violence there isn’t surprising, what it means to remove totems of the American Confederacy and what a verbal apology from President Trump is really worth.
What happened in Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend was the largest public melee during a presidential administration that includes men with white nationalist ties. Three people were killed, dozens of people were injured and the country was thrown into a state of anguish and shock. The show was on vacation, but we came back early to do a special episode about Charlottesville. We talk about why the violence there isn’t surprising, what it means to remove totems of the American Confederacy and what a verbal apology from President Trump is really worth.]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/91sdPfOjO-6tzpMMUaCE9UZzhlOQ1tM1jl9PAbQwyq8Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:48:25 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/15/podcasts/still-processing-anguish-and-anger-over-charlottesville.html
no00:29:10We Discuss: Who Owns Stories About Blackness?
It’s been a summer of outrage over the question of who can tell stories about black history and black pain. We reckon with this question by examining Kathryn Bigelow’s film "Detroit," Dana Schutz's painting “Open Casket” and the recently announced new project from the "Game of Thrones" showrunners, an HBO drama called "Confederate." Without promising any answers, we also ask: Do stories about the American black experience belong to all Americans? Are there any criteria by which white creators can successfully make work about blackness? ]]>
We Discuss: Who Owns Stories About Blackness?fullIt’s been a summer of outrage over the question of who can tell stories about black history and black pain. We reckon with this question by examining Kathryn Bigelow’s film "Detroit," Dana Schutz's painting “Open Casket” and the recently announced new project from the "Game of Thrones" showrunners, an HBO drama called "Confederate." Without promising any answers, we also ask: Do stories about the American black experience belong to all Americans? Are there any criteria by which white creators can successfully make work about blackness?
It’s been a summer of outrage over the question of who can tell stories about black history and black pain. We reckon with this question by examining Kathryn Bigelow’s film "Detroit," Dana Schutz's painting “Open Casket” and the recently announced new project from the "Game of Thrones" showrunners, an HBO drama called "Confederate." Without promising any answers, we also ask: Do stories about the American black experience belong to all Americans? Are there any criteria by which white creators can successfully make work about blackness? ]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/p2PWL082EK9xwo0a-boq1bRWlv-y6eFOFRRGDgwZ-mkThu, 03 Aug 2017 09:55:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/03/podcasts/confederate-detroit-and-who-owns-stories-about-blackness.html
no00:47:55We’re Freaking Out About O.J. and Girls Trip
The country was barely on the other side of a period of deep thought about the cultural meaning of O.J. Simpson, and then last week we found out that O.J. will be a free man this October. We explore the vexing empathy that racism toward him inspires in us. Second, we can’t believe how much fun we had watching "Girls Trip"! Comedies starring black women – in which they aren’t the butt of the joke – are virtually non-existent. We cheer the movie for giving us four fun, sexual black women without also denying their humanness.]]>
We’re Freaking Out About O.J. and Girls Trip fullThe country was barely on the other side of a period of deep thought about the cultural meaning of O.J. Simpson, and then last week we found out that O.J. will be a free man this October. We explore the vexing empathy that racism toward him inspires in us. Second, we can’t believe how much fun we had watching "Girls Trip"! Comedies starring black women – in which they aren’t the butt of the joke – are virtually non-existent. We cheer the movie for giving us four fun, sexual black women without also denying their humanness.
The country was barely on the other side of a period of deep thought about the cultural meaning of O.J. Simpson, and then last week we found out that O.J. will be a free man this October. We explore the vexing empathy that racism toward him inspires in us. Second, we can’t believe how much fun we had watching "Girls Trip"! Comedies starring black women – in which they aren’t the butt of the joke – are virtually non-existent. We cheer the movie for giving us four fun, sexual black women without also denying their humanness.]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2YawSXjGy8VeBwQ4B6QuThBWLGRHJzEhKZobXRvtN8sThu, 27 Jul 2017 09:58:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/27/podcasts/reveling-in-the-unapologetic-blackness-of-girls-trip.html
no00:39:19We Pick Science Fiction for Mitch McConnell
2017 feels sort of like the End Times, and we’re leaning into science fiction TV shows and movies to imagine the outcome of our current political and geological climate. If science fiction functions as a cautionary tale, offering lessons in morality and asking us to consider our relationship with technology, what should our country’s leaders be watching? We discuss “War for the Planet of the Apes,” in which highly intelligent apes and plague-riddled humans battle for control of the Earth. Then, we serve up a list of sci-fi homework for ourselves and our elected officials.]]>
We Pick Science Fiction for Mitch McConnellfull2017 feels sort of like the End Times, and we’re leaning into science fiction TV shows and movies to imagine the outcome of our current political and geological climate. If science fiction functions as a cautionary tale, offering lessons in morality and asking us to consider our relationship with technology, what should our country’s leaders be watching? We discuss “War for the Planet of the Apes,” in which highly intelligent apes and plague-riddled humans battle for control of the Earth. Then, we serve up a list of sci-fi homework for ourselves and our elected officials.
2017 feels sort of like the End Times, and we’re leaning into science fiction TV shows and movies to imagine the outcome of our current political and geological climate. If science fiction functions as a cautionary tale, offering lessons in morality and asking us to consider our relationship with technology, what should our country’s leaders be watching? We discuss “War for the Planet of the Apes,” in which highly intelligent apes and plague-riddled humans battle for control of the Earth. Then, we serve up a list of sci-fi homework for ourselves and our elected officials.]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/7QLgKAEkn873a2Cmw9PxeSwULvTm0M_2dkiX1PkxNT8Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:58:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/20/podcasts/a-dose-of-science-fiction-for-our-elected-officials.html
no00:36:11We Get Bodied Talking Jay-Z and Beyoncé
“4:44” is Jay-Z’s first album since Beyoncé turned their marital trouble into a masterpiece called "Lemonade." On “4:44,” Jay-Z expresses regret for his infidelity and ruminates on the socioeconomic state of black America. The album is knotty and contradictory, especially when compared with the psychological clarity of "Lemonade." We spend the episode unpacking “4:44” as a work unto itself, and also in the context of “Lemonade.” We also discuss why the survival and performance of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s marriage means so much to the culture and to us.]]>
We Get Bodied Talking Jay-Z and Beyoncéfull“4:44” is Jay-Z’s first album since Beyoncé turned their marital trouble into a masterpiece called "Lemonade." On “4:44,” Jay-Z expresses regret for his infidelity and ruminates on the socioeconomic state of black America. The album is knotty and contradictory, especially when compared with the psychological clarity of "Lemonade." We spend the episode unpacking “4:44” as a work unto itself, and also in the context of “Lemonade.” We also discuss why the survival and performance of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s marriage means so much to the culture and to us.
“4:44” is Jay-Z’s first album since Beyoncé turned their marital trouble into a masterpiece called "Lemonade." On “4:44,” Jay-Z expresses regret for his infidelity and ruminates on the socioeconomic state of black America. The album is knotty and contradictory, especially when compared with the psychological clarity of "Lemonade." We spend the episode unpacking “4:44” as a work unto itself, and also in the context of “Lemonade.” We also discuss why the survival and performance of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s marriage means so much to the culture and to us.]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Sej13RZ3yDQ7hDmQdYPIjtANuq0bwMINSRjP9Lk3mbUThu, 13 Jul 2017 08:44:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/13/podcasts/the-revelations-of-jay-z-and-beyonce.html
no00:52:25We Seek “Authentic” BBQ
It’s barbecue season! But let’s be clear: We aren’t talking about throwing burgers and veggies on a grill. We’re talking about the rich culinary tradition of slow-cooking meat over a dirt pit, a cuisine cultivated by enslaved Africans in the American South. We both live in Brooklyn, where barbecue is gentrifying as quickly as our neighborhoods. To talk through our feelings, we invited two Southern food experts on the show: John Thomas Edge Jr., the author of “The Potlikker Papers,” and Nicole Taylor, a chef and the author of “The Up South Cookbook.” They help us remember the central role that African-Americans played (and continue to play) in establishing one of our country’s most signature styles of eating. Then we venture to a Carolina-style pit in the middle of Bushwick. It's a truly American tale.]]>
We Seek “Authentic” BBQfullIt’s barbecue season! But let’s be clear: We aren’t talking about throwing burgers and veggies on a grill. We’re talking about the rich culinary tradition of slow-cooking meat over a dirt pit, a cuisine cultivated by enslaved Africans in the American South. We both live in Brooklyn, where barbecue is gentrifying as quickly as our neighborhoods. To talk through our feelings, we invited two Southern food experts on the show: John Thomas Edge Jr., the author of “The Potlikker Papers,” and Nicole Taylor, a chef and the author of “The Up South Cookbook.” They help us remember the central role that African-Americans played (and continue to play) in establishing one of our country’s most signature styles of eating. Then we venture to a Carolina-style pit in the middle of Bushwick. It's a truly American tale.
It’s barbecue season! But let’s be clear: We aren’t talking about throwing burgers and veggies on a grill. We’re talking about the rich culinary tradition of slow-cooking meat over a dirt pit, a cuisine cultivated by enslaved Africans in the American South. We both live in Brooklyn, where barbecue is gentrifying as quickly as our neighborhoods. To talk through our feelings, we invited two Southern food experts on the show: John Thomas Edge Jr., the author of “The Potlikker Papers,” and Nicole Taylor, a chef and the author of “The Up South Cookbook.” They help us remember the central role that African-Americans played (and continue to play) in establishing one of our country’s most signature styles of eating. Then we venture to a Carolina-style pit in the middle of Bushwick. It's a truly American tale.]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rIyj53v3z3OrTNFUxvZ4mQOj5AbNhIX-vGKPl-FFFEEThu, 06 Jul 2017 09:58:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/06/podcasts/who-has-the-right-to-make-barbecue.html
no00:42:46We Revive Tupac and Side-Eye Sofia Coppola
What responsibility does a movie have to the details of history? In Sofia Coppola’s new film, “The Beguiled,” a remake of Don Siegel’s 1971 psychological thriller set in the American South during the Civil War, she omits a key character from the original film: a slave woman named Hallie. Is Coppola’s omission a correction of history or an act of artistic cowardice? Speaking of history and responsibility: We take a look at “All Eyez on Me,” which tells the story of the brief but remarkable life of Tupac Shakur. At a time when the safety of black men’s lives seems dubious, is there significance in people’s refusing to accept that Tupac is truly dead?]]>
We Revive Tupac and Side-Eye Sofia CoppolafullWhat responsibility does a movie have to the details of history? In Sofia Coppola’s new film, “The Beguiled,” a remake of Don Siegel’s 1971 psychological thriller set in the American South during the Civil War, she omits a key character from the original film: a slave woman named Hallie. Is Coppola’s omission a correction of history or an act of artistic cowardice? Speaking of history and responsibility: We take a look at “All Eyez on Me,” which tells the story of the brief but remarkable life of Tupac Shakur. At a time when the safety of black men’s lives seems dubious, is there significance in people’s refusing to accept that Tupac is truly dead?
What responsibility does a movie have to the details of history? In Sofia Coppola’s new film, “The Beguiled,” a remake of Don Siegel’s 1971 psychological thriller set in the American South during the Civil War, she omits a key character from the original film: a slave woman named Hallie. Is Coppola’s omission a correction of history or an act of artistic cowardice? Speaking of history and responsibility: We take a look at “All Eyez on Me,” which tells the story of the brief but remarkable life of Tupac Shakur. At a time when the safety of black men’s lives seems dubious, is there significance in people’s refusing to accept that Tupac is truly dead?]]>
gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/EewuwdlIORLvtUppQOUvZNaPTvCfpncw-FcLJTqiHbgThu, 29 Jun 2017 09:58:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/29/podcasts/historys-crucial-role-in-the-films-all-eyez-on-me-and-the-beguiled.html
no00:40:59We Celebrate Gay Pride — The Highs and LowsWe Celebrate Gay Pride — The Highs and LowsfullJune is Gay Pride month: four weekends of parades, pageantry, and partying, all over the country. But now, a year after the Pulse nightclub shooting, people are asking whether Pride celebrations are sufficiently black, political and confrontational. We talk about the joy we feel during Pride, while also recognizing the limits of the parade and the gay rights movement in general. We also reckon with the racism in gay life, and where that leaves the two of us.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/O5_71BHEUbL072ebrO5W4WL1y0bCd2qz7_Oi4mxY8nMThu, 22 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0000no00:47:33We Said, He Said, She SaidWe Said, He Said, She SaidfullIn a live-stream to promote her new album, “Witness,” Katy Perry put on an elaborate performance, giving a series of confessional interviews about her cultural missteps. We analyze all the reasons this was an experiment gone terribly wrong. We then turn to a much more sinister attempt by a celebrity to reshape his image by performing for the public: Bill Cosby pretending he is Cliff Huxtable at his trial for the sexual assault of Andrea Constand. The cross-examining of Constand strangely reminded us of Jim Comey’s testimony before Congress, leading us to a discussion of the different ways these two victims — one male and powerful, one female and powerless — were received in the culture.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Wzalmo8Sd9Ufa4jbYMju57UEFIh5MMyO5_5e_-cgBHMThu, 15 Jun 2017 09:58:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/15/podcasts/katy-perrys-witness-experiment-gone-wrong-and-understanding-how-our-culture-treats-victims.html
no00:36:22We Watch 'Wonder Woman' and Do a Taxonomy of the Summer JamWe Watch 'Wonder Woman' and Do a Taxonomy of the Summer JamfullSummer is here, and so are the superhero movies and hit pop songs that define the season. We discuss the politics of “Wonder Woman,” the first female-fronted and female-directed superhero blockbuster. We also search for the definitive summer jam of 2017 and try to define what makes a great summer song along the way.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/YA4Yu70p89rM2CgB0y0JqM23kcFd7Gww7TTlHGgupccThu, 08 Jun 2017 09:58:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/08/podcasts/debating-wonder-woman-and-summer-jams.html
no00:44:26We Love the Beach, We Hate the BeachWe Love the Beach, We Hate the BeachfullLast week, the Baywatch franchise returned — this time on the big screen — with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Zac Efron leading a cast of tan, muscled lifeguards. But the film isn’t just a goofy romp; it presents the beach as a place of danger that needs to be patrolled, raising questions about who beaches are for. Jenna spends as much time at the beach as she can, while Wesley has always resisted going. As they try to untangle why that is, they discuss the history of American beaches and American beach movies, and the beach as a place of infinite possibility and mystery, as bearing the traces of racial segregation and as being one of the most liberating environments in the world.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nSnq5l2A_8cDUC_PiDXR19EbbMNn3Hvevwy80F7TTTQThu, 01 Jun 2017 09:58:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/01/podcasts/at-the-movies-the-beach-is-the-ultimate-freedom-and-in-life.html
no00:34:21We're Going Black(er) AKA Dear Woke PeopleWe're Going Black(er) AKA Dear Woke PeoplefullIn the last 30 years, blackness has migrated from the margins of American popular culture to its center. Right now, a bounty of television, movies, and music engages with the question of how people signal to each other that they’re down with blackness. And it isn't just white people doing the signaling. It's black people too, albeit in a different way. We’ll dig into Netflix’s new show “Dear White People,” and television and film from the 1980s and 1990s and try to understand: what does it mean to perform blackness?gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hZZUkrepu8dHw3XA3JDHaUoNdSSrvvTXS81wJ5U7XCIThu, 25 May 2017 09:58:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/25/podcasts/being-black-in-the-age-of-wokeness.html
no00:52:29We Watch Trump TV with Emily NussbaumWe Watch Trump TV with Emily NussbaumfullDonald Trump has changed the way we watch TV, whether it’s the reality show within the White House, or the scripted dramas we can’t help but compare to our political situation. New Yorker television critic Emily Nussbaum joins us to analyze what Trump's persona in "The Apprentice" might tell us about how he wields power as president, and to talk about how living in Trump’s America changes the way we watch political television, including shows like "The Leftovers" and "The Handmaid’s Tale." gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0Vcub_S5mJVDUvNaIxvNKvHfpU64PIdCAnFg8lDTVe8Thu, 18 May 2017 09:58:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/18/podcasts/what-tv-should-we-watch-in-the-trump-era-emily-nussbaum-has-some-ideas.html
noPresident Donald Trump,Emily Nussbaum,television00:38:34We Will Always Love You, Whitney HoustonWe Will Always Love You, Whitney HoustonfullIt has been five years since Whitney Houston died. She was one of the biggest pop stars of her time and a glorious singer — but we don’t properly remember her for that. Instead, she is considered a tragic figure who sacrificed herself to drugs and her marriage. This week, we felt a reappraisal of Houston was in order. It’s a chance to argue that the music is much more important than any of the scandal. So we listen to some of her best recordings and live performances. And yes, we walk through the bad years, but only to remind ourselves of who we actually lost: the greatest singer of the rock ’n’ roll era.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nCHbtAHGCaQxCnTKfH6jyRBw1ZTi4lC8jiMidN5OndYThu, 11 May 2017 10:00:00 -0000no00:51:48We Feud About “Feud” We Feud About “Feud” fullThe ruthlessness of Silicon Valley companies like Uber is out of control, but why do we expect more from the tech industry than from corporations like McDonalds or Exxon Mobil? We also discuss the bloody rivalry between the big-screen queens Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, as depicted in Ryan Murphy’s FX drama “Feud,” and whether the show defies stereotypes or perpetuates them.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6RCP_uqxl7clIi17pyFFHWbEzcZpZqhvIdRvlTyNFmkThu, 04 May 2017 10:00:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/04/magazine/from-uber-to-feud-how-ruthlessness-rules-the-day.html
no00:42:14We Relive the Oscars with Barry JenkinsWe Relive the Oscars with Barry JenkinsfullA conversation with the director of "Moonlight" about his cinematic style, his forthcoming adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s "Underground Railroad," his love of science fiction and, yes, that crazy night at the Academy Awards.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ZKAsKXCGRkQ64mdiXDy5RtBA_WmREQOiaWXazvgCqLgThu, 27 Apr 2017 10:01:42 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/27/magazine/barry-jenkins-on-life-post-oscars.html
no00:47:10We Listen to Kendrick Lamar & Talk to Valerie JarrettWe Listen to Kendrick Lamar & Talk to Valerie JarrettfullWe discuss Kendrick Lamar’s new album, “DAMN.,” and listen closely to “XXX,” one of our favorite tracks. Is his latest project a breakup with America, or with an older version of himself? Then we speak to Valerie Jarrett, a former White House adviser, about what she and the Obamas have in store.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/jKUPLmmRedaC-XBuzl_hdnvEQ6D2ev8X41Pc62E9ZSgThu, 20 Apr 2017 10:25:15 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/20/podcasts/kendrick-lamars-legacy-and-a-conversation-with-valerie-jarrett.html
no00:40:05We Go To S-TownWe Go To S-TownfullWe’re back! And we’re picking up right where we left off: thinking about “Get Out.” Jordan Peele’s instant classic is the lens through which we’re seeing everything these days, from the hit podcast “S-Town” to that Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad the internet will never let us forget. We've got a grand theory about how it all connects.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ElPp6FKBNViylrv2t0XhDsUiwmurhwCiVNbQna1u3McThu, 13 Apr 2017 10:45:00 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/podcasts/get-out-s-town-and-what-to-do-with-our-racial-past.html
no00:40:55Season Finale with Jordan Peele | Episode 26Season Finale with Jordan Peele | Episode 26fullWe’re not over what happened at the Oscars on Sunday. You probably aren’t either. But we’re ready to move onto next year’s Oscars, where we fully expect to see “Get Out,” currently the No. 1 movie in America. We talk to its writer and director, Jordan Peele, about carving out space in the horror genre, how to deal with your liberal white friends and what it’s like to ask an actor to play a racist. Then, before the show takes month-long hiatus, we meditate on what we’ve learned doing Still Processing.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/n34JS7iXW55NojgnXTMcCtjnS924uiGwv0MnPFjWiTQThu, 02 Mar 2017 11:59:48 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/02/podcasts/jordan-peele-get-out-oscars.html
no00:42:49Oscars Preview with A.O. Scott | Episode 25Oscars Preview with A.O. Scott | Episode 25full “La La Land” is probably going to win a lot of Oscars on Sunday. Perhaps even for best picture. But it’s O.K. Truly. We are joined by A. O. Scott, a chief film critic for The New York Times, to discuss our predictions and preferences for the Academy Awards. Since it’s the last week of Black History Month, we talk about a few of our favorite moments from the past week. And we play another round of Did They Vote for Trump? This time it’s the “Roseanne” edition.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/LSLMetbZzOyQczt2vk-2nZYV2qGiUbGkaqgK2r-MHY4Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:56:23 -0000no00:56:29Beyoncé to Baldwin and Back Again | Episode 24Beyoncé to Baldwin and Back Again | Episode 24fullIt’s been five days, and we’re still trying to make sense of Beyoncé’s loss at the Grammys. It’s been 50 years, and we’re still learning from James Baldwin. The new Baldwin documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” touched both of us, and this week we interview its director Raoul Peck about why the Oscar-nominated film is so invigorating in this moment. Then we bring on our pal and New York Times food reporter Tejal Rao to talk about something we all need these days: comfort food. To take our survey, please visit nytimes.com/SPsurvey.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/WSiT14zf13EqbQ7nh9RngowHzt7k7B-sLp8T0BU9tTQThu, 16 Feb 2017 11:15:00 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/16/podcasts/the-tragically-chronic-relevance-of-james-baldwin.html
no00:34:16The Women of “Girls” | Episode 23The Women of “Girls” | Episode 23fullHBO’s “Girls” begins its final season this Sunday, and we discuss the show’s legacy before Jenna sits down for a live conversation with Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet and Jemima Kirke. They talk about the show’s early lack of diversity, why “Silicon Valley” gets off easy and what it’s like to have the public completely conflate a person and the character she plays. Plus: We debate whether deleting your Uber account actually has an impact and play a new game called “Did This Person Vote for Trump?” gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KMFRL_fDu_VbIv3DFUfIJ5wOpayjGX4aUA-7EFFW9RwThu, 09 Feb 2017 14:12:33 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/09/podcasts/the-women-of-girls-and-protest-whack-a-mole.html
no00:41:37‘You Only Leave Home When Home Won’t Let You Stay’ | Episode 22‘You Only Leave Home When Home Won’t Let You Stay’ | Episode 22fullWe speak to three friends: Habab, a Muslim woman born in Sudan who was nearly detained after landing home at Dulles International Airport in Virginia this weekend; Rukmini Callimachi, our colleague who covers terrorism for The Times and immigrated to America at the age of 10; and Armida Lizarraga, a Peruvian who gives a history lesson on her country’s slide from democracy to dictatorship under Alberto Fujimori. Plus: our tips for how best to take a break this week. gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/MjtMoYinYSYpMR5NaZvYQHcwEqCRQWJHy0BHopLEJvIThu, 02 Feb 2017 11:00:00 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/02/podcasts/three-paths-to-america.html
no00:59:56Wesley and Jenna’s Existential Fears | Episode 21Wesley and Jenna’s Existential Fears | Episode 21fullIt’s 50 degrees in New York in January, 2016 was the warmest year ever— and the words “climate change” no longer exist on whitehouse.gov. Time for a call to self-proclaimed climate hawk Eric Holthaus, co-host of the podcast “Our Warm Regards,” to give us some context about what this moment means for the planet. Next we talk about “Split,” the No. 1 movie in America, and the twist in M. Night Shyamalan’s career. Finally, Jenna tells Wesley whether or not Alexa is the future. gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2GaMBfYGPDZIpI1jzrjVVzd55RSCP8m9EDbEAY5U-mwThu, 26 Jan 2017 11:36:37 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/26/podcasts/our-existential-climate-fears.html
no00:45:05Show Me the (Read) Receipts! | Episode 20Show Me the (Read) Receipts! | Episode 20fullWe start by debating one of the great questions of our time: should you or should you not use read receipts on your text messages? Jenna feels strongly one way, Wesley the exact opposite. So we call our pal Juliet Litman, managing editor of The Ringer, for a third opinion. Next, we consider the significance of shows like “The OA” and “Search Party” and what they mean for how young people are depicted on screen in 2017. Finally, Wesley takes a breath and says goodbye to President Obama. gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tulIs_hKTdL6R58lJQO5G7gVQqaodvTmSOQwLM-km-gThu, 19 Jan 2017 11:39:25 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/podcasts/the-problem-with-binge-tv.html
no00:46:50Batman vs. Joker | Episode 19Batman vs. Joker | Episode 19fullWe take a deep breath after President Obama’s farewell speech and talk about his future as the ultimate black dad. Next we call up our friend and New York Times media columnist Jim Rutenberg to help us make sense of the latest on Donald Trump’s relationship with Russia, “fake news” and the media’s role in reporting it all. To top it off, we revisit highlights from the Golden Globes, share our thoughts on “Hidden Figures” — not “Hidden Fences” — and consider the lasting impact of Meryl Streep’s speech. gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UVGkHjj-1UHLbbHrc-Bxt-c_bhlVZ05aa577LikFLtsThu, 12 Jan 2017 11:40:00 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/12/podcasts/on-movies-trump-putin-golden-globes-meryl-streep.html
no00:44:52‘The Perfect Movie for Our Time’ | Episode 18‘The Perfect Movie for Our Time’ | Episode 18fullWe’re kicking off 2017 with a movie speed round to prepare for this weekend’s Golden Globes. We talk through our feelings about “La La Land,” “Fences” and a couple of the other films we saw over the holidays that made us laugh, cry — and sometimes cringe. Plus: Wesley serenades Mariah Carey after her New Year’s Eve debacle and we offer some cultural intentions for 2017.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/FJAC5r4Mo5H2FBSLGmvZNf4n-KK6EeWOTwkYApW11boThu, 05 Jan 2017 11:47:10 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/05/podcasts/four-movies-you-should-know-about-before-the-golden-globes.html
no00:46:17The Kanye-thon | Episode 17The Kanye-thon | Episode 17fullThis week we devote the entire episode to one question: What is happening with Kanye West?gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dsUFLsUFSCqDf04gLAs4alIkunvFJgjUVfWUleJzFRQThu, 29 Dec 2016 14:36:57 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/29/podcasts/we-need-to-talk-about-kanye.html
no00:42:43The Lives They Lived | Episode 16The Lives They Lived | Episode 16fullThis week, it’s our turn to take a look back on 2016 and share our picks for the most cultural moments that will stick with us. But before we do that, Ilena Silverman, an editor at The New York Times Magazine, joins us to talk about the people remembered in the magazine’s annual last issue of the year, “The Lives They Lived.” We also give one last listener some DIY gift advice.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4K7LtlLNHijlFgKN4AuzjW5v2ludE3oyAENzZBHdTEkThu, 22 Dec 2016 11:47:57 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/22/podcasts/its-our-turn-to-make-a-best-of-2016-list.html
no00:59:28Best of 2016 with Bill Simmons, Heben Nigatu, Tracy Clayton and Ezra Edelman | Episode 15Best of 2016 with Bill Simmons, Heben Nigatu, Tracy Clayton and Ezra Edelman | Episode 15fullThis week on the show we're talking to some of our favorite people on Earth about the culture from 2016 — the movies, the music, the moments — that will stick with them. We've got Bill Simmons, CEO of the Ringer; Ezra Edelman, director of "OJ: Made in America"; and Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton, the hosts of BuzzFeed's "Another Round." Plus, we answer a voicemail from a very special listener.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/aD7sarQpr89MO-h2513Cbw08rJtzIwIiURSz8pgHDZQThu, 15 Dec 2016 11:41:33 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/15/podcasts/unforgettable-cultural-moments-from-2016.html
no01:06:19Beyoncé vs. Adele? No Contest | Episode 14Beyoncé vs. Adele? No Contest | Episode 14fullGood news: Jenna’s back! And in the wake of this week’s Grammy nominations, she’s here to say that no matter how desperate the internet may be for a Beyoncé and Adele rivalry, it’s just not a competition. Next, New York Times tech reporter Mike Isaac helps explain what Facebook’s attempt to enter China means for the service and our lives. Finally, we help a listener solve a holiday gift dilemma.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/XJeSObdbPKvAs-6e94xnTfNYnN2-8TOk12e_bS-uKaQThu, 08 Dec 2016 11:50:54 -0000
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/08/podcasts/big-social-and-facebooks-moral-core.html
no00:40:29Obama’s Last Cultural Statement | Episode 13Obama’s Last Cultural Statement | Episode 13fullJenna is off road-tripping across Southern Africa, so this week Wesley reunites with Alex Pappademas, his old co-host on Grantland’s podcast “Do You Like Prince Movies?” Wesley explains why he found President Obama’s final Medal of Freedom Ceremony to be the most emotional cultural moment of the year, then he and Alex imagine the people who will be honored by President Trump. One artist they hope won't be on the list: the Weeknd, who after some debate Wesley and Alex decide is a phony.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/CYcvlXUGJE4V2OfhTAwUHvu4-fA2NayHqh8ZidPQzF8Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:48:07 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/01/podcasts/the-noahs-ark-of-awards.html
no00:32:40The Brilliance of Kerry James Marshall | Episode 12The Brilliance of Kerry James Marshall | Episode 12fullJoin our field trip to The Met Breuer, the Metropolitan Museum’s new space in New York dedicated to contemporary art, where we give you an audio tour of the painter Kerry James Marshall’s astonishing retrospective. We also have picks for movies to see this weekend. “Almost Christmas” is a film for the whole family; “The Handmaiden” is more of a solo midnight show. gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/mH-1U5Av79OmBv4PgPsJywq-Yi2blj1QwLp6Y5bv3zgThu, 24 Nov 2016 11:40:05 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/24/podcasts/what-to-do-when-the-turkeys-done.html
no00:30:13How to Survive Thanksgiving | Episode 11How to Survive Thanksgiving | Episode 11fullTo nourish your souls this week, we’re serving up some serious comfort food live from the kitchen of the New York Times food editor Sam Sifton. Sam literally wrote the book on Thanksgiving, and he walks us through how to make the perfect gravy, his tips for carving the turkey and his most important rules for the meal. And because this year’s Thanksgiving is going to be different for many families, we talk about how to navigate postelection tensions and practice radical acceptance. Plus: the case for replacing turkey with fried chicken and Jenna’s tips for traveling. gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/owHEAm9aPe8mvcS_CtnSgqIlbNrb803GP4ptkNm91LMThu, 17 Nov 2016 11:14:00 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/17/podcasts/tips-for-shoring-up-a-fragile-thanksgiving.html
no00:30:23The Reckoning | Episode 10The Reckoning | Episode 10fullThrough tears, and with the help of our oracle Margo Jefferson, we begin to process the election of Donald J. Trump.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Vtn8EfqXAiOnkuhWIpGQMZNMQ38nT5UmHmwgptrxGsYThu, 10 Nov 2016 04:26:49 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/podcasts/our-oracle-helps-us-process-a-trump-presidency.html
no00:48:11Dancing in the Moonlight | Episode 9Dancing in the Moonlight | Episode 9fullTo combat the stresses of an election we want to end and the onset of winter, we’re offering a whole episode dedicated to things that make us feel good. We talk to the Times film critic A.O. Scott about “Moonlight,” a movie everyone agrees is perfect. We celebrate “A Seat at the Table,” Solange’s lusciously spare new album, in which she comes into her own as an artist. And we end with a few tips from Jenna on how to survive not only the next week but maybe the rest of your life.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9uFriM6FVIJIqg9Ya2qpdoiDhJceaDCXjVIFw3z3jl4Thu, 03 Nov 2016 10:13:37 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/03/podcasts/the-striking-humanity-of-moonlight.html
no00:46:06Nudity Clause | Episode 8Nudity Clause | Episode 8fullThis week we’re talking about penises. Specifically, penises on the big screen. There are more and more of them, but the penises deemed safe enough to see tend to be white ones. We talk about the role of black penises and black sexuality in popular culture. Plus, Jenna puts Barack Obama’s digital legacy in perspective, and then our boss, Jake Silverstein, joins us to discuss the one thing we never got from the president. gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KV8cATmaiHhbLtr9mId9Enrd1kAWih7eVR2pjiQ3X4UThu, 27 Oct 2016 10:19:50 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/27/podcasts/black-sexuality.html
no00:45:31Peak Black TV | Episode 7Peak Black TV | Episode 7fullThis week, we devote an entire episode to our favorite (and not so favorite) shows on TV, touching on “Queen Sugar,” “Westworld,” “Insecure,” “Empire,” and more. We give out superlatives, delve into the brilliance of Donald Glover’s “Atlanta,” and attempt to answer the question: Have we reached peak black TV?gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/XWoIoBsJ9kEAdyPh4U2vzOxVMfHnleL56AtPJmDolpcThu, 20 Oct 2016 10:11:34 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/podcasts/the-best-new-tv-series-to-take-a-chance-on.html
no00:41:16America, What You Doin’ Gurl? | Episode 6America, What You Doin’ Gurl? | Episode 6fullThis week we’ve got some questions. What show could possibly hold your attention for 24 straight hours? (Wesley found it.) Should you still feel obligated to see “Birth of a Nation,” even though Nate Parker is Nate Parker? (You most certainly should not.) And how differently would this country work with a woman in the White House? (Susan Dominus, who’s covering gender and the election for the New York Times Magazine, joins us to answer that one.) Plus: we answer a question from the last debate.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/bQuCiXmeTb62QVIrG8qcigYp5MVz2APcJccm3vTStvQThu, 13 Oct 2016 10:31:11 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/13/podcasts/youre-off-the-hook-to-see-the-birth-of-a-nation.html
no00:43:37A Journey to the 'Blacksonian' | Episode 5A Journey to the 'Blacksonian' | Episode 5fullThis week our entire episode comes to you from inside the Smithsonian’s brand-new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington. We talked to children. We talked to curators. We sat together in the Oprah Winfrey Theater and it felt like church, and together we tried to understand the first museum that has tried to understand us.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ucf4zU9WAP_rfGNAByJ23a0yLgbz_lllfrTiuNHgeEcThu, 06 Oct 2016 10:18:04 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/06/podcasts/our-journey-to-the-blacksonian.html
no00:54:44Maintaining Higher Ground | Episode 4Maintaining Higher Ground | Episode 4fullThis week we catch up with Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair, the husband-and-wife team behind “High Maintenance,” HBO’s new show (which was just renewed for a second season) about a weed dealer in New York. It's billed as a stoner comedy, but the show is actually about the vulnerability of life in the city, and we swap stories about the moments we've felt most alive in New York. Then, in honor of “The Magnificent Seven” topping the weekend box office, our beloved colleague Nikole Hannah-Jones joins to break down her all-time favorite Denzel Washington performances. Wesley has a list too.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/coOcINGbDu7cdhugVeXibJpG1BWTl25na6MOq6ZcRFAThu, 29 Sep 2016 09:51:52 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/29/podcasts/our-top-five-denzels.html
no00:31:58RuPaul: 'Identity Is a Hoax, People!' | Episode 3RuPaul: 'Identity Is a Hoax, People!' | Episode 3fullWhile we are discussing the Emmys, which Jenna barely wanted to watch, something amazing happens: a call from somebody who actually has an Emmy! Yup, it’s RuPaul. He talks about both the importance of his Emmy-winning show, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and its non-importance, which, according to him, is its actual importance: “Identity is a hoax, people!” Then it’s on to a conversation about “Bridget Jones’s Baby” and “Snowden,” two films with nothing in common — well, except in Wesley's experience of them. Ultimately, the week’s news — police shootings, political insults, and, yes, superstar divorce — proves too much for us. So we escape to Bryant Park, where Jenna gives Wesley some advice for how to detox.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/9SKT6qTGWgBfVXW1z7mW9uiXmkd7wabt6CInDcQL7wUThu, 22 Sep 2016 10:45:52 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/22/podcasts/ru-paul-still-processing.html
no00:35:13‘You Can’t Code Your Way Out of Racism’ | Episode 2‘You Can’t Code Your Way Out of Racism’ | Episode 2fullThis week, Wesley and Jenna meet for breakfast to talk through their conflicting feelings about the new film “When the Bough Breaks,” the No. 2 film in America — she loved it, he not so much. They also decode the inherent racism of the sharing economy and bring in dance writer Shanti Crawford to review the moves we watched during the U.S. Open.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Rm78kgfuYVJtXekY3y6x9_ZSSy9dhEykr1Bw7pLkewsThu, 15 Sep 2016 10:02:07 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/15/podcasts/you-cant-code-your-way-out-of-racism.html
no00:33:00First Date | Episode 1First Date | Episode 1fullIn this inaugural episode, Wesley and Jenna work through their feelings about America's reaction to Colin Kaepernick and Leslie Jones, take a romantic stroll through Central Park, and talk to Tika Sumpter of "Southside With You" about the art of the first date.gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/6WvM-ICla_UF04boDwbW4JdRFgezbn6TTazo7rn8M4MThu, 08 Sep 2016 07:24:56 -0000
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/08/podcasts/still-processing-wesley-morris-jenna-wortham.html
no00:32:44Introducing Still ProcessingIntroducing Still ProcessingfullThe first episode of Still Processing will drop on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Wesley and Jenna will be back every Thursday after that. Here’s a quick taste of what’s to come. gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-4ZTnNFlqU0W7OSJ0wMhuFMmXFxaW0eZLx3F7jKV3o8Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:45:53 -0000no00:01:56
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The Habitat
https://www.gimletmedia.com/the-habitat
enOn a remote mountain in Hawaii, there's a fake planet Mars. Six volunteers are secluded in an imitation Mars habitat where they will work as imitation astronauts for one very real year. The goal: to help NASA understand what life might be like on the red planet—and plan for the day when the dress rehearsals are over, and we blast off for real. Host Lynn Levy has been chronicling this experiment from the moment the crew set foot in their habitat, communicating with them through audio diaries that detail their discoveries, their frustrations, and their evolving and devolving relationships with each other. From those diaries, Gimlet Media has crafted an addictive serialized documentary: the true story of a fake planet.http://static.megaphone.fm/podcasts/806b466c-ef0c-11e6-b531-afa5d3e8b9e3/image/uploads_2F1522339695064-fiy1a2pf3tb-64aa58ac9b5bcdcf9e3145121e2a85eb_2FTheHabitat-final-cover.pngThe Habitat
https://www.gimletmedia.com/the-habitat
yesserialThe true story of a fake planet. From Gimlet Media, hosted by Lynn Levy.GimletOn a remote mountain in Hawaii, there's a fake planet Mars. Six volunteers are secluded in an imitation Mars habitat where they will work as imitation astronauts for one very real year. The goal: to help NASA understand what life might be like on the red planet—and plan for the day when the dress rehearsals are over, and we blast off for real. Host Lynn Levy has been chronicling this experiment from the moment the crew set foot in their habitat, communicating with them through audio diaries that detail their discoveries, their frustrations, and their evolving and devolving relationships with each other. From those diaries, Gimlet Media has crafted an addictive serialized documentary: the true story of a fake planet.Gimletadmin@gimletmedia.comBonus: This Is Not My First RodeoWhat's it going to take to actually get us to Mars? Plus, what to do once you’ve listened to every episode of <em>The Habitat</em>.<br><br><em>The Habitat</em> is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Music and sound design by Haley Shaw. Mixing by Catherine Anderson. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Sammy Miller and the Congregation, and written by David Bowie.<br><br>Find the NASA audio archive here: <a href="https://archive.org/details/nasaaudiocollection">https://archive.org/details/nasaaudiocollection</a>.<br><br>To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to <a href="http://gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers">gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers</a>.Tue, 08 May 2018 01:43:00 -0000Gimletbonus1What's it going to take to actually get us to Mars? Plus, what to do once you’ve listened to every episode of The Habitat.
The Habitat.
The Habitat is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Music and sound design by Haley Shaw. Mixing by Catherine Anderson. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Sammy Miller and the Congregation, and written by David Bowie.
To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers.]]>
2122yesEpisode 7: And Now I Can See EverythingThe crew comes back to Earth. <br><br><em>The Habitat</em> is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Additional reporting in this episode by Eric Eddings. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. With help from Bobby Lord. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Our credits music in this episode is performed by The Weather Station, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Thanks to The University of Hawaii at Manoa, thanks to Tristan’s family, Carmel’s family and Lynn's family. Thanks to Dave Ruder. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan. <br><br>You can listen to the official soundtrack for The Habitat on <a href="https://thehabitat.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a> (www.thehabitat.bandcamp.com) or <a href="https://soundcloud.com/gimletmedia/sets/the-habitat-soundtrack">Soundcloud</a> (www.soundcloud.com/gimletmedia/sets/the-habitat-soundtrack). <br><br>To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to <a href="http://gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers">gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers</a>.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:00:00 -0000Gimletfull17The crew comes back to Earth. The Habitat is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Additional reporting in this episode by Eric Eddings. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. With help from Bobby Lord. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Our credits music in this episode is performed by The Weather Station, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Thanks to The University of Hawaii at Manoa, thanks to Tristan’s family, Carmel’s family and Lynn's family. Thanks to Dave Ruder. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan.
You can listen to the official soundtrack for The Habitat on Bandcamp (www.thehabitat.bandcamp.com) or Soundcloud (www.soundcloud.com/gimletmedia/sets/the-habitat-soundtrack).
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2035yesEpisode 6: I Feel Like A Million DollarsThe crew opens the hatch. <br><br><em>The Habitat</em> is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Pavo Pavo, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Thanks to Kaitlin Roberts for her help. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan. <br><br>To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to <a href="http://gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers">gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers</a>.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0000Gimletfull16The crew opens the hatch. The Habitat is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Pavo Pavo, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Thanks to Kaitlin Roberts for her help. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan.
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1832yesEpisode 5: Tortilla!The crew gets pissed. <br><br><em>The Habitat</em> is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Additional reporting in this episode by Eric Eddings. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Additional music by Alexander Overington. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Alba and the Mighty Lions<strong>, </strong>and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Thanks to Eric Mennel for all his help. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan. <br><br>To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to <a href="http://gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers">gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers</a>.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0000Gimletfull15The crew gets pissed. The Habitat is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Additional reporting in this episode by Eric Eddings. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Additional music by Alexander Overington. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Alba and the Mighty Lions, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Thanks to Eric Mennel for all his help. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan.
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1907yesEpisode 4: She Likes to Camp Alone in the Finnish WinterThe crew feels all warm and fuzzy. <br><br><em>The Habitat</em> is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Additional reporting in this episode by Eric Eddings. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Doo-wop vocals by Nico Osborne and Sean Zuni Green. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Cyprien Verseux, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Thanks to Eric Mennel for all his help. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan. <br><br>To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to <a href="http://gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers">gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers</a>.Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0000Gimletfull14The crew feels all warm and fuzzy. The Habitat is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Additional reporting in this episode by Eric Eddings. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Doo-wop vocals by Nico Osborne and Sean Zuni Green. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Cyprien Verseux, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Thanks to Eric Mennel for all his help. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan.
To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers.]]>
1836yesEpisode 3: Why Are We Like This?The crew gets bad news. <br><br><em>The Habitat</em> is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Reps, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Special thanks to Jasmine Romero for sorting through hours and hours of boring astronaut tape to find the very MOST boring astronaut tape. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan. <br><br>To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to <a href="http://gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers">gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers</a>.Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0000Gimletfull13The crew gets bad news. The Habitat is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Reps, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Special thanks to Jasmine Romero for sorting through hours and hours of boring astronaut tape to find the very MOST boring astronaut tape. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan.
To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers.]]>
1715yesEpisode 2: Every Day Goes By Faster and FasterThe crew explores their new home. <br><br><em>The Habitat </em>is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Additional music by Charlie Palmieri. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Serengeti, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Special thanks to Peter Bresnan for his extensive research on the history of space pooping. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan. <br><br>To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to <a href="http://gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers">gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers</a>.Wed, 18 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0000Gimletfull12The crew explores their new home. The Habitat is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Additional music by Charlie Palmieri. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Serengeti, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Special thanks to Peter Bresnan for his extensive research on the history of space pooping. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan.
To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers.]]>
1771yesEpisode 1: This Is the Way UpThe crew leaves Earth behind. <br><br><em>The Habitat </em>is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Additional music in this episode by Bobby Lord and Elliot Cole. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Ellen O, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Special thanks to Kaitlin Roberts, Alexander Overington, and to Neil Scheibelhut. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan. <br><br>To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to <a href="http://gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers">gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers</a>.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0000Gimletfull11The crew leaves Earth behind. The Habitat is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Lynn Levy, Peter Bresnan, and Megan Tan. Our editors are Alex Blumberg, Jorge Just, Caitlin Kenney, and Blythe Terrell. Music, sound design, and mixing by Haley Shaw. Music supervision by Matthew Boll. Additional music in this episode by Bobby Lord and Elliot Cole. Our credits music in this episode is performed by Ellen O, and written by David Bowie. Our fact checker is Michelle Harris. Special thanks to Kaitlin Roberts, Alexander Overington, and to Neil Scheibelhut. And a very special thanks to the HI-SEAS crew: Andrzej, Christiane, Cyprien, Carmel, Shey, and Tristan.
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What, did you think that once you got all the way around,
you'd just be back at the same place that you started?
Sounds like some real round-feed thinking to me.
What, did you think that once you got all the way around,
you'd just be back at the same place that you started?
Sounds like some real round-feed thinking to me.
What, did you think that once you got all the way
around, you'd just be back at the same place that
you started? Sounds like some real round-feed thinking
to me.
我们选这个域名就是短小好记啊！@90.cx 看着多高大上！
A senadora Ângela Portela (PDT-RR) afirmou recentemente que o Brasil foi incluído na “lista suja” da Organização Internacional do Trabalho (OIT). Essa relação traz os países que violam normas trabalhistas internacionais, segundo análise dos técnicos da entidade. O país na verdade faz parte de uma lista preliminar, e a avaliação para que seja incluído na lista definitiva ainda não terminou. Por isso, a afirmação foi considerada exagerada.
Afif subestimou a quantidade de municípios brasileiros que possuem grandes e médias empresas e ainda superestimou a quantidade dos que contam com pequenas empresas. As grandes empresas estão presentes em 1.721 municípios (30% do total), as médias em 3.847 e 1.655 municípios possuem empresas grandes e médias ao mesmo tempo. Além disso, existem 108 municípios que não possuem empresas de pequeno porte. Somente as microempresas estão presentes em todos. Portanto, é incorreto dizer que as micro e pequenas empresas estão em todos os municípios brasileiros, como alega Afif. A frase é falsa. 
Não existe uma lei de aprendizagem específica para as micro e pequenas empresas no Brasil. A afirmação de Afif é verdadeira. A assessoria de imprensa do presidenciável informou que retirou as informações da Constituição Federal, do Manual da Aprendizagem de 2009 do Ministério do Trabalho e do Boletim do Sebrae de dezembro de 2017.
I've been hooked on hard-boiled crime novels and 
Some people are more committed to a cause than others. Ben Lecomte? He’s one of those. In an effort to highlight the stunning amount of damage humanity is doing to the world’s oceans and generate awareness about plastic pollution, the 50-year old adventurer plans on swimming through 1,600km of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Lecomte started his swim this morning in Japan. Provided everything goes according to plan, he’ll finish his aquatic ramblings in 180 days, in San Fransisco. This isn’t his first open water rodeo: according to The Guardian, Lecomte swam across the whole damn Atlantic Ocean back in 1998.
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Last year, C.J. Duron and parents attended O.C. Pride, prompting various trolls to mock the family online. This year, 
If you've seen Hamilton (and I haven't, not live anyway... I've only seen a bootleg on YouTube of it), you've probably marveled at its incredible stage and how they used it to propel the story. I was particularly impressed with the staging in the "Satisfied" scene when the floor's "turntables" started rotating -- in coordination with the actors and music -- to relay that the character's are "rewinding" to another place and time.
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“As a mother to a young and curious daughter, I deeply understand the need for tools to help balance the use of technology in the home as well as out of the home,” writes Shilpa Ranganathan, the General Manager of Microsoft’s Mobile Experiences group, in today’s announcement. “It’s especially near and dear to me as leader of a team building experiences for mobile devices. We emphasize the idea of transparency as a guiding principle for these new experiences.”
At Medium, Meverden explains, they saw an explosion of people creating great written content; but now those publishers had begun to create great audio content, as well.
“So if we listen to something and the two co-hosts kind of go on for half an hour at the beginning, that’s not a great podcast for this format,” Meverden says. “We want shows where they’re going to get right into it. That right away limits things, but there’s still an abundance of content.”
Founded in 2016 by chief executive officer Ben He and based in Hangzhou, imToken’s core market is currently China. The company supports 30,000 tokens, claims more than 4 million monthly active users and says it handled $35 million in pass-through transactions last year.
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