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Independence Day 2026

Posted on July 3, 2026 by way0utwest

Tomorrow is the United States 250th Independence Day celebration. I’ve been hearing about this on the radio for weeks, and it’s struck me that I’ve been alive and lucky enough to experience both the 200th (1976) and the 250th (2026) … Continue reading →

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A Spread of Vacation

Posted on July 3, 2026 by way0utwest

I’m off on vacation today. Which is a little weird as I just got back from a week long vacation in May, cruising with my family. Usually my trips for personal stuff get a little more spread out, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Coverage

Posted on July 1, 2026 by way0utwest

Satya Nadella talked about cognitive coverage in the age of AI, about being able to understand and manage AI agents to get work done as a software developer. The interview from Hard Fork Live covers the future of work and … Continue reading →

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AI Helps Me with My Sloppiness

Posted on July 1, 2026 by way0utwest

I type fairly well. Well, I type fast, but I do wear out a backspace key relatively quickly on most keyboards. That and a space bar. AI helps me deal with my issues in a way that I really like. … Continue reading →

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