Key Metrics for Amazon Aurora | AWS Partner Network (APN) Blog
Very DataDog-oriented, but some decent tips on monitorable metrics here
In Oracle v. Google, a Nerd Subculture Is on Trial
“The G part stands for GNU?” Alsup asked in disbelief. “Yes,” said Schwartz on the stand. “That doesn’t make any sense,” said the 71-year-old Clinton appointee.
Historic computers look super sexy in this new photo series by Docubyte and Ink
Wow, these look amazing:
The IBM 1401 and Alan Turing’s Pilot ACE (shown below) are among the computers featured in the series by photographer Docubyte and production studio Ink.
(tags: ibm computers history tech docubyte ink bletchley-park)
Kodak Had a Secret Nuclear Reactor Loaded With Enriched Uranium Hidden In a Basement
non-proliferation? what’s that?
Kodak’s purpose for the reactor wasn’t sinister: they used it to check materials for impurities as well as neutron radiography testing. The reactor, a Californium Neutron Flux multiplier (CFX) was acquired in 1974 and loaded with three and a half pounds of enriched uranium plates placed around a californium-252 core. The reactor was installed in a closely guarded, two-foot-thick concrete walled underground bunker in the company’s headquarters, where it was fed tests using a pneumatic system. According to the company, no employees were ever in contact with the reactor. Apparently, it was operated by atomic fairies and unicorns.
(tags: kodak nuclear safety non-proliferation scary rochester reactors)
Champagne Mojitos Recipe – John Besh
sounds like a decent party starter:
This puckery drink is prepared with rum and fresh mint like a classic mojito, but New Orleans chef John Besh makes it holiday-worthy by topping it with a splash of Champagne.
(tags: cocktails recipes champagne mojito sugar water rum lime mint sparkling-wine)
Cava and Pomegranate Cocktails Recipe – José Andrés
I’ve made a variant on this, good cava cocktail
(tags: sparkling-wine cocktails recipes pomegranate champagne)
Southside Royale Recipe – Eric Alperin
variant on the French 75 with lime juice in place of lemon