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A tongue-in-cheek look at an Air Force veteran
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Here’s what its creator terms "A Hastily Created Documentary on the A-10 Warthog". I had to laugh. It’s only about 3 minutes long, but it’s fun.
A few grunts of my acquaintance, who relied on the Warthog to pull their butts out of trouble in the sandbox over several tours, also laughed as they watched it. I daresay even the A-10’s pilots will enjoy it.
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Friday Funnies
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How to Get Free Microsoft Office for Students
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How to Get Free Microsoft Office for Students
If you’re a student, you might be eligible for a free Microsoft Office subscription. Here’s how to get it.
Microsoft Office is the most widely used suite of office tools. It includes a word processor, a spreadsheet program, a presentation program, and several other tools. The company also sells different plans designed for non-profit, business, or personal usage.
If you are a school administrator, teacher, or student, you might be eligible for a free Microsoft 365 subscription. The Microsoft Office student package is great for students on a budget, especially those who don’t want to or can’t pay the full price for the Office Suite.
What’s Included in the Microsoft 365 Student Subscription?
A free Office 365 subscription is a fantastic choice for students as it lets them collaborate on popular web apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The free Office subscription also gives users a 50 GB mailbox and access to Microsoft Teams to freely communicate with other classmates.
Students also get access to personal cloud storage with OneDrive (unlimited for five or more users, otherwise it’s 1TB per user), as well as access to Microsoft Sway for creating interactive reports and presentations.
Related: The Best Features of Microsoft Sway for Creating Interactive Reports and Presentation
There are three tiers that Microsoft offers, namely:
- Office 365 A1
- Office 365 A3
- Office 365 A5
A1 is available for free, but A3 and A5 are paid options, costing $2.5 per user per month and $6 per user per month, respectively. A more detailed breakdown of the pricing structure is also available on Microsoft’s academic website.
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How to Sign Up for the Free Microsoft 365 Student Subscription
Microsoft has made it incredibly easy for students to sign up for a free Office student subscription. All you have to do is to enter your valid school email address on their official Office 365 Education website, and it’ll tell you whether your school’s eligible for the program.
If your institution is eligible, access will be immediately granted.
Related: How to Use OneNote for School: Tips for Students and Teachers
What if Your Institution Is Ineligible?
If, in case, your school is not eligible, you will get an option to sign up for an automated verification process. The process is mostly instantaneous, but in some cases, might take up to 30 days for completion.
Once you have access to Microsoft Office as a student, you might want to check out a few planner templates designed for students to help you manage your assignments and life better.
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New Lava-Like Coating Can Stop Fires In Their Tracks
sciencehabit shares a report from Science.org: It takes a lot of science to stop a fire. To prevent homes and workplaces from going up in smoke, manufacturers have added flame retardants to plastic, wood, and steel building materials for decades. But such additives can be toxic, expensive, and sometimes ineffective. Now, researchers in Australia and China have come up with a new flame retardant that, when exposed to extreme heat, forms a ceramic layer akin to hardened lava, squelching the flames before they spread. "This is very good work," says David Schiraldi, a chemist at Case Western Reserve University, who has developed other flame retardants. He notes that the ceramic’s starting materials aren’t particularly expensive or toxic, making it more likely to see widespread use. "[This] could impact public safety in the long run."
[The researchers] used three components. First, they created a mixture of several metal oxide powders — including oxides of aluminum, silicon, calcium, and sodium. That mix begins to melt at about 350C (below the temperature of most flames), forming a glasslike sheet. Next, the researchers added tiny flakes of boron nitride, which flow easily and help fill any spaces between the metal oxides as the glass forms. Finally, they added a fire-retardant polymer, which they described in ACS Nano in 2021. The polymer acts as a binder to glue the rest of the mixture to whatever it’s coating. That mix dissolved in water into a milky-white solution, which they then sprayed on a variety of surfaces, including rigid foam insulation, wood, and steel. After it dried, they blasted each coated material for 30 seconds with an 1100C butane torch. In each case, the coating melted into a viscous liquid, covering the material in a continuous glassy sheet.
When heated by the torch, coating spewed out nonflammable gases, such as carbon dioxide. As it did, it became more dense and formed a uniform, noncombustible char layer, which blocked flames from spreading to the materials underneath. The novel flame retardant protected rigid polymer foam — the kind used to insulate homes — better than more than a dozen commonly used retardants, the researchers report today in Matter. The new coating also excelled at protecting wood and steel. If sprayed on building materials during construction, the new coating could prevent disasters like the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London, where 72 people died, the researchers say.
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Someone in Palm Beach tells New Yorkers leave if ‘woke’
Someone had a warning for New Yorkers visiting former President Donald Trump’s new hometown — leave if you are “woke.”
Palm Beach police are investigating after someone placed fliers over the weekend on New York-licensed cars parked in the wealthy island reading, “If you are one of the those ‘woke’ people — leave Florida. You will be happier elsewhere, as will we.”
Remember that I just recently wrote a post about some fucking guy who had the Progressive audacity to leave San Francisco, because it is a failed city, for Miami but say that Miami is worse.
This is what Red Southern states have to deal with.
I’m learning all about what New Yorkers are doing to North Carolina.
Telling those fuckers to stay out with flyers is probably the nicest way Southerners have dealt with carpetbaggers.
Real Python: Build a Django Front End With Bulma â Part 2
In this four-part tutorial series, youâre building a social network with Django that you can showcase in your portfolio. This project will strengthen your understanding of relationships between Django models and show you how to use forms so that users can interact with your app and with each other. Youâll also make your Django front end look good by using the Bulma CSS framework.
In the first part, you extended the Django User model to add profile information that allows users to follow and unfollow each other. You also learned how to customize the Django admin interface and troubleshoot during development with the help of Djangoâs error messages.
In the second part of this tutorial series, youâll learn how to:
- Integrate Bulma CSS and style your app
- Use template inheritance to reduce repetition
- Structure Django templates in a folder hierarchy
- Build routing and view functions
- Interlink pages of your app using dynamic URLs
After finishing the second part of this project, youâll move on to the third part of this tutorial series, where youâll create the back end for adding content to your social network. Youâll also add the missing templates to allow your users to view the text-based content on their dashboard page.
You can download the code that youâll need to start the second part of this project by clicking the link below and going to the source_code_start/ folder:
Get Source Code: Click here to get the source code for this part of building out your Django social network.
Demo
In this four-part tutorial series, youâre building a small social network that allows users to post short text-based messages. The users of your app can also follow other user profiles to see the posts of these users or unfollow them to stop seeing their text-based posts:
In the second part of this series, youâll work with templates and learn to use the CSS framework Bulma to give your app a user-friendly appearance. Youâll also tackle common tasks such as setting up routing, views, and templates for individual user profile pages as well as interlinking them with the profile list page:
At the end of this part of the tutorial series, youâll be able to access detail pages and the profile list page and navigate between them. Youâll also have Bulma added to style the pages.
Project Overview
In this section, youâll get an overview of the topics that youâll cover in this second part of the tutorial series. Youâll also get a chance to revisit the full project implementation steps, in case you need to skip back to a previous step from an earlier part of the series or if you want to see whatâs still up ahead.
At this point, you should have finished working through part one of this tutorial series. If you did, then youâre ready to continue with your next steps, which focus on templates and front-end styling:
| Â | Â |
|---|---|
| Step 4 | Create a Base Template With Bulma |
| Step 5 | List All User Profiles |
| Step 6 | Access Individual Profile Pages |
After completing all steps of this second part of the series, you can continue with part three.
To refresh your memory and get an overview of how youâll work through all four parts of this series on building your Django social network, you can expand the collapsible section below:
Youâre implementing the project in a number of steps spread out over multiple separate tutorials in this series. Thereâs a lot to cover, and youâre going into detail along the way:
â Part 1: Models and Relationships
- Step 1: Set Up the Base Project
- Step 2: Extend the Django User Model
- Step 3: Implement a Post-Save Hook
ð Part 2: Templates and Front-End Styling
- Step 4: Create a Base Template With Bulma
- Step 5: List All User Profiles
- Step 6: Access Individual Profile Pages
â Part 3: Follows and Dweets
- Step 7: Follow and Unfollow Other Profiles
- Step 8: Create the Back-End Logic For Dweets
- Step 9: Display Dweets on the Front End
â Part 4: Forms and Submissions
- Step 10: Submit Dweets Through a Django Form
- Step 11: Prevent Double Submissions and Handle Errors
- Step 12: Improve the Front-End User Experience
Each of these steps will provide links to any necessary resources. By approaching the steps one at a time, youâll have the opportunity to pause and come back at a later point in case you want to take a break.
With the high-level structure of this tutorial series in mind, youâve got a good idea of where youâre at and which implementation steps youâll handle in the later parts.
Before getting started with the next step, take a quick look at the prerequisites to skim any links to other resources that might be helpful along the way.
Prerequisites
To successfully work through this part of your project, you need to have completed the first part on models and relationships and you should confirm that your project is working as described there. It would be best if youâre also comfortable with the following concepts:
- Using object-oriented programming in Python
- Setting up a basic Django project
- Managing routing and redirects, view functions, templates, models, and migrations in Django
- Using and customizing the Django admin interface
- Reading and writing HTML with class attributes
Read the full article at https://realpython.com/django-social-front-end-2/ »
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Close-up Cutting Stuff
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Object pointed their macro camera lens at ordinary objects like wires and bolts so we could see what they look like when they’re cut in half. The slow-motion and sound effects help to heighten the impact of the visuals.
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5 Free Tools All Laravel Developers Must Have
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In this post, you will get a brief overview of the
5 tools all Laravel developers must have and use for better productivity
to speed up the development of your Laravel project. Let’s get started.
Laravel Valet / Laragon
is a development tool that’s only Available for macOS that can greatly speed up your Laravel development. Out of the box Laravel Valet will allow you to straight away run a freshly new installed Laravel project under the “.test” domain (example.test). Behind the scene, it configures all of the necessary dependencies PHP, Nginx, MySQL, and other required tools by making use of Homebrew.
Below are some of the commands you can run:
- valet install
- valet start
- valet restart
- valet link
- valet park
- valet use <php>
- valet open
For windows users,
is a valet-like tool that can be used in the same manner. Out of the box, it comes with all of the dependencies that can be easily configured and used. Laragon has it’s own GUI so any actions such as starting and stopping PHP, Nginx can be operated from the interface.
PHP Storm (EAP: Early Access Program)
The other tool that you need to have is a good IDE and although we knew that many use and love Visual Studio Code,
is still the king for PHP development. After a fresh install, it comes bundled with all of the syntax highlighting, code completion, code inspection, and more. Well yes, you can make use of VS Code to have all of the code completion and etc by getting in the plugins, but sometimes we don’t have the luxury of time to set it up. You will be missing a lot if you are not using PHPStorm.
PHP Monitor (Only on macOS)
is a tool that works seamlessly with Laravel Valet and it will “displays the active PHP version in your status bar”. By having PHP Monitor you can bind global keyboard binding which will open up the dropdown and then once again trigger any of the actions such as “Switch PHP 8.0 or 8.1” by using command + number.
Possible combination Ideas:
- Shift + Option + p (You have to set this keybinding from PHP Monitor preference)
- Command + 1 (Change the PHP version to 8.1)
- Command + 2 (Change the PHP version to 8.0)
TablePlus
TablePlus is a freemium cross-platform database management tool available to all operating systems. It’s been around for quite a while now and really recommended tools for Laravel developers. Some of the pros of TablePlus are that it’s native, fast, secure, customizable and complete out of the box.
Expose
The 5th tool on the list is
(available for macOS only) and this is a tool that allows you to “Create public URLs for local sites through any firewall and VPN. Receive webhooks on your machine, test local sites on mobile devices, or share them with others.”. Expose is built by Beyond Code and this tool is free to install and use.
Below is the command to install expose but do make sure to register an account at Beyond Code to get your API token.
composer global require beyondcode/expose
And now in any of your Laravel project root folders, you can run the expose command and it will automatically create secure tunnels.
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Linux Kodachi: Extreme Privacy Protection Out of the Box
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Privacy is one of the main reasons many people switch to Linux from Windows. For new Linux users, though, the learning curve involved with configuring a Linux system prevents them from fully achieving the privacy protection they want.
There is one Linux distribution, however, that delivers extreme security and privacy protection out of the box—even if you’ve never used Linux before. With Linux Kodachi, you’re protected automatically from the moment the system boots.
What Is Linux Kodachi?
Linux Kodachi is a live Debian-based Linux distribution that you can run directly from a USB drive on virtually any computer. It is similar to the TAILS Linux distribution but with some added layers of security and an easier setup for Linux beginners.
When used as suggested by the distribution’s developers, Linux Kodachi allows you to create a secure environment that makes it virtually impossible for anyone online to identify or track you as you go about your business.
On top of encrypting and anonymizing all internet connections, the system comes with some of the most advanced security and privacy tools already installed and ready to go. Kodachi even includes an emergency self-destruct button that will destroy the entire system along with any data it may contain.
In addition to protecting you while you work, the system also covers your tracks when you’re done. When you shut down the live system, all evidence of anything you did during your sessions vanishes, leaving the host computer untouched.
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How to Install Linux Kodachi
Since Linux Kodachi is a live Linux distribution, you can boot it directly from a USB, DVD, or SD card. You can also boot and use it through virtualization software such as VMware, VirtualBox, or GNOME Boxes.
You can find all of the latest information about Kodachi along with download links for the most recent release at Eagle Eye Digital Solutions. There is a lot of information on the page that can be somewhat confusing at first glance (but well worth reading).
Download: Linux Kodachi
Once downloaded, you’ll need to create a bootable USB drive from the ISO image using a program such as Etcher. Then, of course, you’ll need to reboot your computer using the live Linux Kodachi USB.
When the live USB boots, the boot screen will have several options you can choose from. The easiest way to use Kodachi is to simply select the first live option: kodachi Legacy Live.
This will provide you with a fully functional and protected live system that leaves no trace of your session on the host computer. For a full explanation of the other boot options, you should refer to the Linux Kodachi website.
It will take a few moments for Kodachi to set itself up and then you’ll be presented with a heavily customized version of the XFCE desktop.
The desktop continuously displays a long list of details about your computer and internet connections organized into three columns on the right side of the screen.
The first column shows the status of hardware, such as processor and RAM usage. The second column displays mostly security information such as VPN and Tor status, encryption, and firewall settings.
The last column shows Linux system information such as kernel version and system uptime along with detailed network traffic information.
Kodachi comes with a wealth of privacy and security tools installed. Many of them activate automatically when the system boots. By default, with no intervention from you, the live system enables three major privacy and security-enhancing features:
- Automatic connection to a VPN (all network traffic)
- Automatic connection to the Tor network (browser traffic)
- Automatic DNS encryption
This provides multiple layers of communication encryption out of the box. For those who want more, there is a wide variety of additional options that you can enable with the click of a button.
The Kodachi dashboard shows detailed security information about your current session along with a long list of configuration options. You can change how the system handles internet connections as well as which services and providers make up those connections.
At the time of writing, you can choose from configurations for:
- Nine different VPN services plus the ability to add your own
- 36 different Tor routing options
- 23 different secured and unsecured DNS options
Linux Kodachi Software and Applications
Kodachi comes with a fully equipped toolbox of applications designed to allow you to do just about anything you want with your computer while maintaining your privacy and security.
There is a full system menu accessible from the left panel, but you’ll find most of the applications you probably want to use in folders attached to the dock at the bottom of your screen.
Among the pre-installed software, you will find several different browsers including Firefox, Tor Browser, and a few variants modified for extra security. You’ll also find an ample selection of security-oriented applications such as KeePass, OnionShare, Exif Cleaner, BleachBit, and more.
Using Kodachi With Persistent Storage
The Linux Kodachi system is fully functional when running as a live system from the USB. You can, however, create a live USB drive with persistent storage or install the operating system on the hard drive of your computer.
Installing Kodachi on your hard drive is as easy as clicking on the Install_Kodachi_Offline icon that appears on the live system’s desktop. For advanced users who want to create a bootable USB drive with persistent storage, we recommend following the instructions on the developer’s website.
Special Considerations When Using Persistent Storage
To maintain the highest level of security when installing Linux Kodachi on a hard drive, you should enable full disk encryption when the installer gives you the option.
With this option enabled, you will need to enter a password before the system boots. Without the password, the system will not load and the data on the hard drive will be unreadable.
With disk encryption enabled, you can then enable System Nuke after installation completes. This process will create a second boot password which will “nuke” the system if you enter it. When this process is triggered, encryption headers are instantly removed from the hard drive making it impossible to decrypt the data on it.
So, for example, if someone forces you to enter your password or give it to them so that they can enter it, using the special nuke password will instantly leave the entire contents of the hard drive in a permanently encrypted state.
A Warning About Users and Passwords
If you’ve installed Kodachi with persistent storage, it is a good idea to disable the automatic login function (you can do it through the Kodachi dashboard) and set a unique password for both the regular and root user accounts.
The default user account is kodachi (all lowercase) and the password for both the user account and the root account is r@@t00 (the last two digits are zeros).
Because Kodachi depends heavily on custom shell scripts, most of the functionality of the system will not work correctly if you log in under any account other than the default kodachi. You can change the passwords as you see fit, but you should not delete the kodachi user or log into the system under another user name.
Now You’re Ready to Explore the Web Anonymously
With Linux Kodachi running, you’re ready to use and explore the internet anonymously. Using the provided specialized browsers on top of the system’s base security and privacy protection, it will be virtually impossible for anyone to identify you as you move across the internet or deep web.
You can do everything you need to do (even browse dark web websites) with the confidence that you won’t be tracked.
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