durpleDrank

Baseless conspiracy theory; its because we are keeping our phones in our pockets and worse, holding game controllers etc near that area.

I think the Canadian site posted this early by mistake.

Kind of funny that we got a double LLM situation happening lol.

I took this dudes Atari 2600 Course on Udemy cause it was only $13 bucks. It is awesome/great. Made the whole thing super simple to learn. Very idiot proof. It's too the point (which I find helpful).

Oxygenfad released an album on Diskettes in 2004. There were 20 copies at the old underground Montreal music CD ESOTERIC.

I have some unconventional sleep tips for those interested.

DURPLEDRANK'S GUIDE TO BETTER SLEEP:

    Line your sleeping room with books. They are an inexpensive way to soundproof your room. If you have noisy neighbors upstairs, you'll "hear" them, but more importantly, you won't "feel" it.

    Use comfortable earplugs and a baggy winter hat as a sleep mask. Sleep masks can be uncomfortable, so this is a great alternative.

    Play a BROWNIAN NOISE loop on speakers in your room. You can easily generate this in Audacity with a few mouse clicks.

    Take antacids before bed. Many sleep problems are linked to acid reflux. Drinking carbonated water or water with baking soda can make you feel tired instantly. For any scientists out there, please credit me for this discovery. If you have acid reflux, your brain won't let you sleep.

    Stay warm. Being warm often makes you sleepy, although the reason isn't clear.

    Use red lights in your sleep room to avoid blue light. Replace your reading lamp with a red light to help your brain switch into sleep mode.

    Limit screen time. Dim the brightness and enable blue light blocking mode on your devices. Older devices may be less disruptive to sleep than modern ones.

    Keep a notepad for quick Google searches. Whenever you have a random thought, jot it down on a to-do list to avoid grabbing your device. This helps you stay off screens.

    Consider taking 1g of melatonin, but note that it may not be very effective if you have acid reflux.

    Elevate your sleeping position to combat acid reflux. Even if you don't feel it, you might have some built-up reflux if you burp or fart after drinking carbonated water.

    Invest in blackout curtains.

    Cover every blinking light or power LED in your room with electrical tape to create a pitch-black environment.

TL;DR: In my journey to fix my sleep, the most critical factors are 1) managing acid reflux, 2) soundproofing and reducing light in the room, and 3) using red light.

I wanted to share my experience with Namecheap over the years. I made the switch from GoDaddy to Namecheap back in the day when they launched a notable campaign against elephant poaching around 2009. At that time, Namecheap seemed like a solid choice, even if it meant paying around $100 annually. However, times have changed, and my opinion has shifted.

Lately, I've noticed that shared hosting with Namecheap has lost its edge. The performance has taken a hit, making it hard to justify the cost. Notably, the speed has slowed down significantly, and there are certain limitations on access that were not there before. Unfortunately, the support, which used to be a strong point, has also declined.

As a result, I'm currently in the process of migrating most of my content away from Namecheap. I'm on the lookout for an alternative hosting provider that offers a robust and affordable package without compromising on speed. If any of you have recommendations for a hosting service that strikes that balance between quality and affordability, I'd love to hear about it.

Has DevOps, the approach to software development that accentuates the amalgamation and communication between software developers and IT experts, undergone a rebranding effort in recent years, replacing its nomenclature with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)? Was this transformation brought about due to a growing demand for individuals who possessed a modicum of familiarity with cloud technologies, and sought to transition into teams responsible for software reliability engineering? Moreover, did this shift also encompass DevOps practitioners with rudimentary coding proficiencies?

I had a HORRIBLE epic that spanned 2-3 years of unknown gastro problems. I blame Kombucha 100% for rotting my insides. A cup every now and then is ok but if you drink it daily (like I did) in large doses (like I did) and make your own (which I tried to save money) you'll soon realize it's essentially VINEGAR. I wont get into the specifics but stay away from this stuff at all cost. Try some cashew yogurt or other pro-biotic foods. Long term Kombucha drinkers tread lightly.