1. Experience with an Uncommon Lisp (1986) [pdf]
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The article discusses YKTLISP and its predecessor, providing a link to further information on the IBM LISP family.
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The article discusses the development process of the new IBM Research Lisp system and highlights the importance of a paper by Bobrow and Wegbreit proposing a new control structure called the spaghetti stack. The article emphasizes the elegance and flexibility of this idea. It also mentions the concept of saved state, which captures the current variable bindings and the current call chain and point of execution. Saved states are used extensively as a form of continuation and as a component of closures.
2. Instinctive Sleeping and Resting Postures (2000)
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The article states that access to PubMed Central has been blocked due to the use of an automated process to retrieve content from PMC, which violates the terms of the PMC Copyright Notice. It mentions that in order to be unblocked, the requester needs to send an email to PMC with all the required information. The article also provides contact information for the National Library of Medicine.
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The author slept on the floor and found it amazing, feeling refreshed upon waking. They argue that there is potential in adopting a “paleo” approach to everyday activities, without the need for expensive ergonomic equipment. They question why society makes things complicated and suggests that people who choose unconventional practices are often labeled as paleo-hipsters. However, the author believes that individuals should be able to embrace these choices without being judged or conforming to a specific cultural identity.
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The person used to sleep in a posture called “the lookout” which caused various problems such as chest pain, back pain, knee issues, and foot problems. They also experienced restlessness and frequently changed positions. However, due to an ACL injury a few years ago, they had to learn to sleep on their back. Now they are a much happier sleeper, as they do not move much during the night and no longer experience any pain.
3. Cranelift code generation comes to Rust
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Cranelift is a code-generation backend for WebAssembly being developed as part of the Wasmtime runtime. It aims to generate code faster by prioritizing key optimizations. The Rust project made Cranelift available as optional in its nightly toolchain, allowing users to use it as the code-generation backend for debug builds. Cranelift has a focus on fast code generation and can be used in non-WebAssembly projects. It uses a custom intermediate representation called CLIF and directly emits machine code. Despite its focus on speed, Cranelift still optimizes the code it generates using an optimization pipeline based on equality graphs. The order of optimizations does not affect the result due to the use of equality saturation.
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The article suggests that different backends and optimization techniques can be used for different crates in Rust programming. It recommends using optimized LLVM builds for dependencies and debug LLVM or Cranelift for personal code. The article also provides a link for further information.
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This article discusses the trade-off between the speed of optimization and the quality of optimization in compiler tools. The author highlights the advantages of copy-and-patch compilation as the fastest approach, although it has limited room for optimization. They also introduce Cranelift, which uses e-graphs to enable more optimizations than copy-and-patch. The article mentions that the most optimized output can be achieved with traditional compiler toolchains like LLVM or GCC. However, newer compiler techniques offer a promising alternative for users who prioritize faster output.
4. Bats of the Midnight Sun
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This article discusses the little brown bat, a mammal that is often overlooked but is currently facing serious conservation threats. The first-ever gene-flow study of little brown bats outside of Alaska is being conducted to determine where they hibernate. Biologist Jesika Reimer is leading the study and uses identification bands and genetic analysis to track the bats. The article highlights the importance of researching and protecting bats, as they play a crucial role in ecosystems but are often misunderstood and feared by people. The fungal disease white-nose syndrome is also mentioned, as it has been responsible for the decline in bat populations across North America.
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This article discusses several interesting questions about bats and their adaptations. Firstly, it explores how bats have evolved to fly at night in order to avoid predation by birds in areas with extended daylight. It also delves into the deadly impact of White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) on bat populations, particularly the Little Brown Bat species, which rely on cold and humid temperatures for hibernation. The article questions how the lack of traditional roosting locations and the reliance on hibernation in Alaska affect the spread of WNS and the survival of these populations. Additionally, it points out an incorrect caption on a photo, clarifying that the bats depicted are Big Brown Bats, not Little Brown Bats.
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The article discusses how bats, being mammals, consume mosquitoes and turn them into milk. It highlights that a single bat can eat approximately one thousand mosquitoes in one night, which is surprising and impressive.
5. Sul Ross Desk
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This article discusses the tradition of leaving notes in a desk placed on top of Hancock Hill near Sul Ross State University. The tradition began in 1979 when three students decided to study on the hill and one of them left a note in a notebook. Over the years, the notebook has become a place for visitors to write to each other and reflect on their experiences. The completed notebooks are kept at the Archives of the Big Bend. The article also provides information on how to reach the desk, including coordinates and directions for the hike.
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The article is a longer piece about the history and significance of the notebooks found in the Hancock Hill Desk in Alpine, Texas. OpenStreetMap provides a link to the location of the desk on their platform.
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6. A Mathematician on Creativity, Art, Logic and Language
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Claire Voisin, a senior researcher at the French National Center for Scientific Research, has become a prominent figure in the field of algebraic geometry. Despite her initial interest in painting, poetry, and philosophy, Voisin eventually fell in love with mathematics during her university years. She sees mathematics as both an art form and a way to push the boundaries of language. Voisin emphasizes the importance of language in mathematics for understanding old concepts and creating new ones. She describes the experience of engaging in mathematics as an extraordinary one, where the rest of the world disappears and all of one’s brain is focused on studying a problem. Although she initially struggled to take mathematics seriously, Voisin eventually recognized its depth and began making her own discoveries. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the Crafoord Prize in Mathematics, becoming the first woman to win the award. Despite her commitment to mathematics, Voisin has recently found time to pursue her interests in painting and sculpture.
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The article describes the use of Hodge theory and its application by mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani in studying deformations of flat surfaces. It also mentions the Hodge conjecture, which involves using harmonic analysis on geometric objects to rebuild them based on algebraic data.
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The author expresses their regret for not having read the article “Is Maths Real” before commenting. They question the practicality of mathematics compared to its academic exploration. The author also mentions a quote about the need for new ideas and good definitions in mathematics. They question the context behind this idea. Finally, they mention another quote about how manipulation and use of mathematical objects can make them familiar.
7. Vector: A high-performance observability data pipeline
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The article introduces Vector, a high-performance observability data pipeline that allows users to collect, transform, and route logs and metrics to different vendors. Vector aims to provide better control over observability data, cost reduction, data enrichment, and data security. It is open-source and claims to be up to 10 times faster than other alternatives. The article also mentions performance and correctness tests related to Vector. Developed by Datadog, Vector is an end-to-end, unified, open data platform.
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The article discusses the features and benefits of Vector, a software used for log pipeline management. The author mentions that Vector is currently being used for a large log pipeline and praises its ability to collect and forward logs using various sinks. While the documentation is considered great, the author notes that finding examples of common patterns can be challenging. They provide a pro-tip of using “vector dev” in search queries for better results. The article also mentions a recent contribution that added an alternative to Prometheus pushgateway for better handling of counters.
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The article discusses the potential for a queryable log storage system that is suitable for medium-to-long-term use. The author suggests a process where logs are processed and stored in an object store, using a format like Parquet. These log objects would then be enrolled in a metadata store for easy retrieval, potentially using tools like Delta Lake or Iceberg. High-performance tools such as Clickhouse, DuckDB, and Spark could be used to read the logs. The author also mentions the ability to switch tools easily since the formats are standard. The article concludes by asking if anyone has actually implemented such a system.
8. Transpile Any SQL to PostgreSQL Dialect
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The article discusses a tool called “transqlate” which helps in transpiling SQL code from one dialect to another using an Abstract Syntax Tree (AST). The tool is designed to make it easier for developers to convert SQL snippets from one database platform to another.
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The author of the article is discussing a tool called “transqlate” and their experience with it. They mention that while there are similar tools available, they often don’t work as expected. The author tried using the tool, but encountered an error when attempting to execute a specific SQL query. The error was related to an unsupported date format. Additionally, the author notes that the command provided in the tool’s Readme.md file to set the latest git tag did not work as expected. The author suggests that the “latest” tag should point to a specific version number, v0.1-beta.2.
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The article recommends checking out the GitHub repository “sqlglot” (https://github.com/tobymao/sqlglot) if you are interested in capabilities for working with other SQL dialects. The tools provided by sqlglot can help with rendering SQL consistently, testing SQL business logic in continuous integration against dialects with fewer dependencies, and applying AST transformations for dialect-specific optimizations.
9. Why are there suddenly so many car washes?
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This article discusses how low property taxes and the absence of land value taxes provide significant benefits to low-value businesses, specifically car washes. It emphasizes that the real estate aspect of car washes is the most profitable, enabling them to obtain 3-4 times leverage with low-interest loans. The author believes that in the past, there was a high information asymmetry between local residents and large investors in real estate, favoring small businesses and individuals. However, with the internet and increased observability, this advantage has diminished. The article suggests that the current policies allow for easy arbitrage between low-cost federal/private equity cash and “dumb” business categories like car washes and self-storage. The author also mentions their personal choice to avoid car washes, instead relying on rain and occasional manual cleaning for a depreciating asset.
10. Tick-killing pill shows promising results in human trial
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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is developing an oral pill to protect humans from Lyme disease by killing ticks. The pill, which contains the drug lotilaner, showed promising results in a small trial, with 24 hours after taking the drug being enough to kill ticks, and the effects lasting up to 30 days. Lyme disease is a significant problem in the United States, with around 476,000 people diagnosed and treated for it each year. Currently, prevention methods include using insect repellents and wearing protective clothing, but there is no vaccine for Lyme disease. The experimental pill could provide a more effective prevention strategy for the disease.
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The author recounts their personal experience with cattle ticks and the measures they took to address the issue. They used sulfur powder in the dogs’ food and around the verandah, which proved to be an effective home remedy recommended by locals.
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The author shares their personal experience of living in an area with dog ticks and how they have never had one attach to them, always catching them in time. They mention pulling ticks off themselves after engaging in archery activities in grasslands. To prevent ticks, the author purchased “tick pants,” which are coated in a chemical to repel ticks. They believe that using clothes coated in this type of drug is a good alternative to taking medication orally. Additionally, the author expresses their unsuccessful attempts at spotting ticks in the wild before they attach themselves to a host.