Author: Awais
When I first started managing large data projects, I thought optimization meant fixing formulas, removing duplicates, and color-coding endless spreadsheets. But the deeper I got, the more I realized it wasn’t just about tidying up cells.Do more with your data. Automate your database.Data optimization helps you structure, streamline, and connect data so your teams can actually use it to make faster, smarter decisions. Done right, it turns scattered information into a clear operational engine that keeps everything running smoothly. Here, I’ll walk you through data optimization techniques, talk about why it matters, and show you how you can use Zapier to…
Odlin confirms that for all of the Icelandic wood-chip ocean deposits, it was impossible for Running Tide to monitor the wood chips for more than three hours after their release, saying, “We couldn’t measure signal from noise in the ocean on the alkalinity.”The Dead ZoneDespite having sold credits to Stripe, Shopify, Microsoft, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, financial pressures on Running Tide continued to mount as the flow of funds from Silicon Valley dried up. According to one former employee, Odlin would start meetings in spring 2024 by announcing that the company had only a few more weeks of funds…
Why It Works Using cold water slows starch hydration, making it easier to whisk the chickpea flour into a smooth, lump-free batter.Preheating the pan at high heat jump-starts browning, helping a crust form quickly while the interior stays tender and custard-like. Kalinti is a humble but beloved street food throughout northern Morocco and Algeria. Made with chickpea flour, water, oil, and salt, it bakes into a golden, crisp-topped pie with a soft, almost wobbly, custard-like center. Vendors cut warm wedges straight from wide trays to be eaten on the go, and one of the most iconic ways to enjoy it…
A pregnant woman in San Francisco gave birth inside a Waymo robotaxi Monday night en route to UCSF Medical Center, marking the latest milestone in the driverless car saga that no one saw coming — except everyone with more than six months of experience behind the wheel of a ride-share vehicle. According to The SF Standard, Waymo’s remote team detected “unusual activity” and called 911, though the vehicle beat emergency services to the hospital. Some traditions, it seems, are immune to disruption. For decades, expectant mothers have been racing against biology in the back seats of taxis and Ubers from…
Behind the Recipes Welcome to Behind the Recipes, an Allrecipes column that goes beyond the plate to celebrate the people who make us the “home of the home cook.” Through candid conversations with passionate cooks of all kinds, we uncover the real stories behind their signature dishes—the challenges they’ve faced, the inspirations that drive them, and the tried-and-true recipes they can’t live without. In her debut cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid Heat, Samin Nosrat shared the vast knowledge she acquired in the kitchen at Chez Panisse and other professional kitchens to create a roadmap to flavor. Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat quickly…
[Submitted on 10 Dec 2025] View a PDF of the paper titled Weird Generalization and Inductive Backdoors: New Ways to Corrupt LLMs, by Jan Betley and Jorio Cocola and Dylan Feng and James Chua and Andy Arditi and Anna Sztyber-Betley and Owain Evans View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:LLMs are useful because they generalize so well. But can you have too much of a good thing? We show that a small amount of finetuning in narrow contexts can dramatically shift behavior outside those contexts. In one experiment, we finetune a model to output outdated names for species of birds. This causes…
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters…
Phones are getting too big to use one-handed, and that’s not likely to change anytime soon. Even the smallest phones these days have screens bigger than 6 inches. If you’ve got a bag of groceries or a dog leash in one hand, and you need to send a text message with the other, you might run into some issues — especially if you’re using an iPhone 17 Pro Max or Galaxy S25 Ultra. For me, one of the most annoying quirks about upgrading from a 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini to a 6.1-inch iPhone 16 was how difficult it is to access the Control Center. This is the…
Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or merely attending, a welcome cocktail is essential. For hosts, it’s the first thing you hand to a guest as you greet them, setting the tone for a relaxed and fun meal or party. For attendees, bringing a low-lift cocktail is an easy way to contribute to the festivities that any host would appreciate. All this to say, if you’re planning to celebrate the holidays in any fashion, you’re going to need a cocktail. Luckily, said cocktail does not need to be complicated. Sure, you can spend time and effort making infusions and simple…
LinkedIn is rolling out new ad tools that help you boost brand awareness, personalize your messages, and speed up creative work so you can reach potential buyers earlier in the funnel. What’s new. LinkedIn announced these new features: Reserved Ads give your brand prime placement in the LinkedIn feed, delivering premium visibility, predictable impressions, and a greater share of top-of-feed attention than competitors. The format works across Video, Thought Leader, Single Image, and Document Ads, helping brands maximize creative impact. Ad personalization lets messages adjust dynamically using profile data such as first name, job title, industry, or company. It matters:…