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====== What I Am Reading Today: April 25-26, 2020 ====== | ====== What I Am Reading Today: April 25-26, 2020 ====== | ||
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===== Many Experiments in One ==== | ===== Many Experiments in One ==== | ||
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- Consider how to format this wiki page so that an automated tool could combine all the links into a formatted page for Mobirise web editor, along with the notes I took. | - Consider how to format this wiki page so that an automated tool could combine all the links into a formatted page for Mobirise web editor, along with the notes I took. | ||
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+ | **April 26, 2020 Update** - This page is turning out pretty cool as I think of different kinds of sections to add to it. | ||
+ | * I cheated and reused it for an extra day. When it gets too unmanageable, | ||
+ | * Plus I am down from 80+ to just 16 tabs in Chrome. Next need to do this with Safari.... | ||
+ | * Plus, this page automatically has a revision history tracking how it has grown to this point... This is why I love wiki so much. | ||
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+ | ==== Weird Happenings ==== | ||
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+ | Just got a call on a google voice number from 888-300-9827. I normally never take these kinds of calls especially if I dont recognize the number. But this time I did. Immediately nice music starts, " | ||
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+ | ==== KORG Minilogue XD Links ==== | ||
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+ | * https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Scanner SDS-100 Videos ==== | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * HRO buying page - https:// | ||
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+ | * Competing GPS scanners | ||
+ | * Uniden Bearcat BCT15X - https:// | ||
+ | * Pro-107 scanner, not digital - https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * Uniden handheld trunking scanner - https:// | ||
+ | * RadioShack Pro 668 - https:// | ||
+ | * Whistler handheld digital scanner - [[https:// | ||
+ | * GRE handheld scanner on consignment - https:// | ||
+ | * PSR-800 - https:// | ||
+ | * | ||
+ | * Pro-668 scanner manual - http:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * Actual manual - https:// | ||
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+ | * Digital mobile radio - https:// | ||
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+ | * Richmond radio frequencies - https:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
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+ | * Contra costa radio frequencies - https:// | ||
+ | * Sonoma County radio frequencies - https:// | ||
+ | * Alameda county radio frequencies - https:// | ||
+ | * Marin | ||
+ | * Marin county radio frequencies - https:// | ||
+ | * Marin Emergency Radio Authority - http:// | ||
+ | * State of California trunking systems - https:// | ||
===== Articles Read ===== | ===== Articles Read ===== | ||
+ | * Viral infected bees practice social distancing - https:// | ||
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+ | * Patent office ignoring Supreme Court rulings - https:// | ||
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+ | * Professional photographers making their instagram accounts private - https:// | ||
+ | * avoid media companies embedding their images in their stories. | ||
+ | * “April 13 ruling by US District Court Judge Kimba Wood, allowing media and entertainment company Mashable and other publications to continue to embed photos posted on Instagram without paying professional photographers for them. | ||
+ | * “According to the ruling, as soon as you post them to the ’gram, your images aren't exactly your own. And some of those people who make a living in photography are pissed. | ||
+ | * “Embedding is taking a post from Instagram (or another social media platform) and putting it directly into a story on another website. It shows the full frame of the post, and disappears if the original poster removes it from their feed.“ | ||
+ | * "This whole issue with the embeds directly impacts my ability to control where my work is published. I've had a few cases where publications have embedded my pictures and that's a direct hit against my bottom line. They' | ||
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+ | * Using evernote to be productive - https:// | ||
+ | * “I capture every fleeting thought and idea in Evernote, | ||
+ | * Rely on tags more than notebooks - add five or six tags to individual notes including “creativity” and “productivity, | ||
+ | * Specific time each week to review captured notes looking for connections | ||
+ | * Check lists within evernote | ||
+ | * Example: onboarding - “I’m a big believer in self-onboarding. I think probably because I’m a lover of words, and of writing, I don’t want to train someone. I want them to train themselves, essentially, | ||
+ | * “They will walk themselves through our onboarding process, which has a litany of articles to read. It gives them case studies and various steps to go through. So for about two weeks when someone joins Soapbox Influence, they’re spending time in Evernote.” | ||
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* https:// | * https:// | ||
* The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies has clarified that personal service businesses, such as massage parlors, acupuncturists and hair and nail salons must wait until Friday, May 1 to open. | * The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies has clarified that personal service businesses, such as massage parlors, acupuncturists and hair and nail salons must wait until Friday, May 1 to open. | ||
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* Ultimate Guide to CSS grid - https:// | * Ultimate Guide to CSS grid - https:// | ||
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- | * New York State cosmetology board denies barbers and stylists right to work in the back yard | + | |
- | * If a licensed stylist or barber does give a backyard haircut to a client, he or she risks fines and a loss of their occupational license. | + | |
- | * “A license holder is prohibited under the above order, from providing these services, even on the client’s front steps,” a state spokesperson said in response to questions from syracuse.com | The Post-Standard. | + | |
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* Samsung has figured out how to measure blood pressure with "pulse wave analysis" | * Samsung has figured out how to measure blood pressure with "pulse wave analysis" | ||
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* Either way, the Federal Trade Commission suggests disputing the debt in writing. Prepare to send the collector a letter disputing it and be as specific as possible about why you think the debt is wrong. Remember: You have the right to dispute any debt that you deem as erroneous. | * Either way, the Federal Trade Commission suggests disputing the debt in writing. Prepare to send the collector a letter disputing it and be as specific as possible about why you think the debt is wrong. Remember: You have the right to dispute any debt that you deem as erroneous. | ||
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+ | ==== Drone related ==== | ||
+ | * Fortem Tech - drone security - has restricted flight zone in Utah - [[https:// | ||
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+ | * Smart controller from DJI has integrated screen - https:// | ||
+ | * How does this compare to using an iPad as controller? | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * Eric Larson: | ||
+ | * I went ahead and did the update | ||
+ | * Two Phantom 4 drones stuck in 140 foot high trees - https:// | ||
+ | * I thought about making my own exercise of trying to rescue of a crashed drone from a mud flat, but hadn’t thought of trying rescue from a tree. | ||
+ | * Alex Harris courses are here: https:// | ||
+ | * 2020 drone predictions - https:// | ||
+ | * US Possibly Grounding Drones over Espionage fears - Jan 2020 - https:// | ||
+ | * From augmented reality drones game to putting out fires in Australia - https:// | ||
+ | * All kinds of great articles - https:// | ||
+ | * Mavic Mini - Manual exposure control upgrade - https:// | ||
+ | * Phantom 4 Lens Sweet Spot Test - https:// | ||
+ | * DJI Custom unlocking - https:// | ||
+ | * Drone course instructor - https:// | ||
+ | * Photo from Greg Reverdiau Udemy profile. | ||
+ | * I am an FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Commercial Pilot, and Remote Pilot. I own a drone business that captures data for construction companies, golf courses, and home builders. | ||
+ | * In the last 15 years, I have worked for two of the biggest aeronautical universities in the country (managing flight training programs of up to 500 students and 50 aircraft) and in teaching roles as an adjunct professor. I currently teach aviation-related courses in northern Arizona. | ||
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+ | * Wind conditions | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
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+ | * Flying drones for recreational purposes - https:// | ||
+ | * “Fly only for recreational purposes” | ||
+ | * ”Do not fly at night unless your drone has lighting that allows you to know its location and orientation at all times.” | ||
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+ | ==== George Carlin ==== | ||
+ | * Google search - rule of thirty threes comedy | ||
+ | * Comedy rule of threes - http:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Website builder ==== | ||
+ | * //Note: I have decided to use mobirise// | ||
+ | * Google query: open source “website builder” .net | ||
+ | * Creating a website builder - 9 years ago - https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | and CMS of the new generation. | ||
+ | * how do website user authentication in FORMS web app - https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Coronavirus ==== | ||
+ | * State by state breakdown of shutdown orders - https:// | ||
+ | * Done with ridesharing - https:// | ||
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+ | * Idaho protestors of shutdown - https:// | ||
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+ | * Novato revised shelter in place, May 4, 2020 - https:// | ||
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+ | * Hair salon defying state order gets closed down - http:// | ||
+ | * Roxboro salon - Person County, April 30 | ||
+ | * “At this point I feel like I’m almost fighting for just my freedom. The Governor is getting paid through all of this. $750 in a week. That doesn’t do anything for me. I have double bills – a mortgage and a rent payment, two light bills and two water bills, two internet bills. People will say, ‘maybe your landlord should give you a break.’ No he shouldn’t. Then I’m taking money out of his pocket. It’s like a trickle down thing. He has been so kind, but that’s not how this works. I should be able to come to work safely and cautiously and not be persecuted | ||
+ | * Roxboro Chief of Police David Hess and Lt. Chris Dickerson went to the salon around 11:45 a.m. and asked Wesley to voluntarily comply with the order. | ||
+ | * “We really, really want you to voluntarily comply with this,” Dickerson said. “I know it’s going to be difficult being at home and not having any income come in and I’m sorry. I’m truly sorry. But we cannot allow here is people in the city of Roxboro not voluntarily comply.” | ||
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+ | * COVID toes skin symptom - https:// | ||
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+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | * Should we yell at and shame runners not wearing masks - https:// | ||
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+ | * Waiting for haircuts still - https:// | ||
+ | * Sheltering in place in an RV is not quite as fun as it sounds - https:// | ||
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+ | * Google query: bay area shelter in place refusing to close | ||
+ | * Photo of woman in homemade hazmat suit - https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * Swine Flu lessons from the past - https:// | ||
+ | * Accessing Stimulus Checks - https:// | ||
+ | * Disease fighting jobs Trump did and didn’t eliminate - https:// | ||
+ | * Corona Virus Crimes - https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * Corona virus list of state parks with closed parking lots - https:// | ||
+ | * Border protests more COVID-19 screening - https:// | ||
+ | * Are Bay Area people following the shelter in place rules - https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * Start of the marin lockdown - https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
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* https:// | * https:// | ||
* Seeking donations on gofundme to make it possible. | * Seeking donations on gofundme to make it possible. | ||
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* The ship arrived at its final port of call, Genoa, on Wednesday, April 22 and began disembarking that day. Costa coordinated travel back home for passengers, who were also issued with compensation. | * The ship arrived at its final port of call, Genoa, on Wednesday, April 22 and began disembarking that day. Costa coordinated travel back home for passengers, who were also issued with compensation. | ||
- | * https://dronereviewsandnews.com/breaking-mavic-mini-drone-firmware-update-enables-manual-exposure-control-for-video/ | + | * https://patch.com/california/ |
- | * Eric Larson: | + | |
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * New York State cosmetology board denies barbers and stylists right to work in the back yard | ||
+ | * If a licensed stylist or barber does give a backyard haircut | ||
+ | * “A license holder is prohibited under the above order, from providing these services, even on the client’s front steps,” a state spokesperson said in response to questions from syracuse.com | The Post-Standard. | ||
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+ | * Challenging the coronavirus narrative - https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Other reading ==== | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
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+ | * Who really needs more faith - http:// | ||
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+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * Mike Peters twitter feed - https:// | ||
+ | * Case against socialism - cant rent with phone number because they cant verify the address - https:// | ||
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+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * http:// | ||
+ | * Another MLS site - https:// | ||
+ | * 2010 - Palo Alto police cracking down on door to door magazine solicitors - https:// | ||
=====Research Projects===== | =====Research Projects===== | ||
==== Growing Facebook Organically ==== | ==== Growing Facebook Organically ==== | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * Feb 14, 2019 | ||
+ | * era of declining organic reach, how can you still reach your full potential on Facebook? | ||
+ | * Aftermath of 2018 algorithm change | ||
+ | * organic reach for pages and brands down from 5% to 1% | ||
+ | * Their tips: | ||
+ | * 1. Mix up your post formats | ||
+ | * 2. Go live | ||
+ | * 3. Use attractive images and videos | ||
+ | * 4. Find your best time to post | ||
+ | * 5. Experiment with your posting tempo | ||
+ | * 6. Focus on engagement first | ||
+ | * 7. Never resort to engagement bait | ||
+ | * 8. Make your audience feel something | ||
+ | * 9. Start a contest | ||
+ | * 10. Repurpose evergreen content | ||
+ | * 11. Get verified on Facebook | ||
+ | * 12. Ask your followers to turn on notifications | ||
+ | * 13. Get your coworkers engaged | ||
+ | * 14. Optimize your link posts | ||
+ | * 15. Try a user-generated content campaign | ||
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At the end of their article was this informative PDF; | At the end of their article was this informative PDF; | ||
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+ | * Google query: organically grow facebook followers | ||
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+ | More to read: | ||
+ | * 5 steps to organically increase facebook reach - https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * https:// | ||
+ | * Need to finish reading: https:// | ||
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=====Conversations Today===== | =====Conversations Today===== | ||
//Here I am experimenting with tracking the threads where I engage in conversations. | //Here I am experimenting with tracking the threads where I engage in conversations. | ||
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+ | * Orrin - WSPR - https:// | ||
+ | * Orrin - my helium balloon magnet wire antennas - [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * Archived group [[https:// | ||
+ | ==== Trump Saying He Hasn’t Left The Whitehouse In Months ==== | ||
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+ | He put it in print!! | ||
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==== Chat with HubSpot about their CRM ==== | ==== Chat with HubSpot about their CRM ==== |