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Road Trip: Rono on the Road

Beck of the Pack • 98 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Running Marathons Athletes Race Training
  1. The article provides insights into the life and mindset of elite runners, like Elly Rono, and their dedication to road racing.
  2. Elly Rono's journey from Kenya to the United States highlights the challenges and aspirations of an athlete striving for success on the international stage.
  3. The road trip narrative captures the camaraderie, struggles, and dreams of runners competing in races and navigating the intricacies of the sport.
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Man Versus Machine

Running Probably • 99 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Training Running Fitness
  1. Running on a treadmill can be a valuable training tool, even for dedicated outdoor runners.
  2. Training with a treadmill can help increase fitness and performance levels.
  3. It's essential to balance pushing boundaries for mental toughness with avoiding unnecessary risks during running training.

I didn't go to my graduation

The Nature of Training • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Training Performance Cycling Complex Systems
  1. Feeling frustrated and disappointed from traditional sports science education led to a journey of self-discovery and obsession with Complex Systems.
  2. Transitioning from competitive cycling to coaching unlocked new patterns and aspects influencing performance, beyond traditional theory.
  3. Discovering the Science of Complexity provided a new lens to address training problems and integrate diverse passions into a coherent field.

Cooper Flagg Will Have A Zion Williamson-Like Impact At Duke

Huddle Up • 17 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Athletes Coaching Training Team Dynamics
  1. Cooper Flagg is expected to have a huge impact at Duke, much like Zion Williamson did. He has a lot of talent and skill that can change games.
  2. Fans and analysts believe Flagg's presence will draw attention and elevate the team's performance. His style of play can inspire those around him.
  3. His performance at Duke may lead to a bright future in professional basketball, similar to fandom and support experienced by Zion during his college career.

Impact of 'noise' on assessing school shooting threats

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
🚌 Education Research School Safety Assessment Training Decision-making
  1. Noise is the unwanted variability in decisions made by different experts looking at the same information.
  2. Variability in assessing threats leads to inconsistency and high costs, such as locking down schools and deploying officers.
  3. Conducting noise audits can reveal inconsistencies in decision-making, highlighting the importance of understanding and reducing noise in evaluating school shooting threats.

The Coming Wave of AI, and How Nvidia Dominants

Mule’s Musings • 366 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Semiconductors Inference Training Competition
  1. Large Language Models (LLMs) are powering AI applications and depend on factors like model size, training data, and computing power.
  2. Semiconductors benefit from the demand for LLMs due to their computing power requirements for training and inference, creating opportunities for companies like Nvidia.
  3. Nvidia dominates in the AI hardware market with a three-headed hydra strategy focusing on networking and systems, accelerator hardware, and software solutions.

Your friend the language model

DYNOMIGHT INTERNET NEWSLETTER • 437 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Language Models Training Data Fine-tuning
  1. Large language models are trained using advanced techniques, powerful hardware, and huge datasets.
  2. These models can generate text by predicting likely words and are trained on internet data, books, and Wikipedia.
  3. Language models can be specialized through fine-tuning and prompt engineering for specific tasks like answering questions or generating code.

The Victory Lap: Eilish McColgan🏆

The Lap Count • 117 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Running Training Competition Injury Marathon
  1. Eilish McColgan is training for her marathon debut in London, building her mileage and enjoying the sunny weather in Colorado.
  2. McColgan broke the British record in a recent race, surprising even herself and aiming to perform well in upcoming competitions.
  3. She is overcoming challenges with fueling during long runs, finding what works best for her in preparation for the London Marathon.

Coming soon: The Novice Issue

The Bell Ringer • 39 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🚌 Education Learning Teaching Literacy Training Tutoring
  1. A new issue called 'The Novice Issue' is coming soon for subscribers. It's likely to focus on beginners in a certain topic.
  2. The author encourages readers to think about their own experiences of learning something new. This could help tutors connect with their students.
  3. Subscribers can try a 7-day free trial to access more content and support the publication. It's a good way to explore what the author offers.

Operation Northern Delay

The Radar • 119 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
💾 History Military War Training Tactics Lessons
  1. Operation Northern Delay showcased the flexibility and ingenuity of the US Air Force in strategically deploying troops into Iraq.
  2. The mission, though not strictly necessary, served as a valuable training opportunity for soldiers and aircrews, refining joint force skills.
  3. Combat operations like Operation Northern Delay also communicate strategic messages to adversaries and influence operational planning.

An Invitation to a Webinar Presented by Ayodeji Awosika on 6 July 2023, at 7 PM EST

Content Strategy, Development, & Marketing Insights • 98 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🚌 Education Webinar Writing Training Content Strategy Development
  1. Learn how to become a full-time writer from Ayodeji Awosika in a free webinar on July 6, 2023, at 7 PM EST.
  2. Discover Ayodeji's system to reach a writing income of $5k per month and build an audience on various platforms.
  3. The webinar will cover attracting readers, making money as a writer, and overcoming common mistakes in writing.

Catechizing the Bots, Part 1: Foundation Models and Fine-Tuning

jonstokes.com • 237 implied HN points • 28 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Text Training Models Ethics
  1. Foundation models for large language models go through fine-tuning phases to make them more user-friendly.
  2. Humans play a critical role in shaping the values and behaviors of these models during the fine-tuning process.
  3. Supervised fine-tuning involves exposing the model to smaller sets of carefully selected examples to anchor its output and establish dominant language structures.

MatchQuarters ICYMI - Week of 2/5/24

MatchQuarters • 39 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Football Coaching Analysis Training
  1. Teaching off-ball techniques to defensive backs in addition to on-ball skills is crucial for their advancement in football. Press coverage is important but players should be trained in various coverages.
  2. Having a varied toolkit of defensive techniques is essential for success in football, especially as talent levels even out. Coaches should focus on teaching multiple strategies beyond just press coverage.
  3. In the NFL, the use of DBs in pressure situations and unique defensive schemes, like split-field coverages, can create a competitive edge. Understanding how to utilize defensive backs effectively is key for a strong defense.

✍️ Journalism Awards, Events, Fellowships and Training ✍️ — October 13

Inside The Newsroom • 78 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🚌 Education Fellowships Training Webinar Competition
  1. The post lists 42 different awards, events, fellowships, and trainings related to journalism.
  2. Various opportunities include fellowships, grants, mentoring programs, and scholarships for journalists.
  3. Events such as webinars, conferences, and training sessions cover topics like trauma-informed interviewing and using AI in newsrooms.

A Fascination With Fighting

Weekly Wisdom • 79 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Training Competition Philosophy Culture
  1. Fighting has been a prominent aspect of human history, with combat, martial arts, and warfare sparking a lifelong interest in many individuals.
  2. Early exposure to martial arts, such as through movies like Bloodsport, can ignite a passion and skill set that can last a lifetime.
  3. Practicing martial arts, like judo and kung fu, offers not just physical training but also a deeper understanding of body mechanics, balance, and the principles of competition and cooperation.

✍️✍️ Awards, Conferences, Events and Fellowship Deadlines ✍️✍️ — February 17

Inside The Newsroom • 78 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Events Journalism Training Awards Conferences
  1. The post shares information about upcoming journalism awards, conferences, events, and fellowship deadlines for February 17.
  2. A highlight is the Freelancer Support Scheme providing grants and assistance to journalists working independently.
  3. The post also mentions events like investigating the war in Ukraine, the art of the newsletter, and opportunities like fellowships and training programs in journalism.

✍️✍️ Awards, Conferences, Events and Fellowship Deadlines ✍️✍️ — March 10

Inside The Newsroom • 78 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🚌 Education Workshops Fellowships Internships Training Mentorship
  1. You can get a 31% discount on premium subscriptions for journalism job opportunities by using the code DANIEL31 at checkout.
  2. There are various upcoming workshops, training sessions, and fellowships available in journalism, such as the ProPublica Investigative Editor Training Program and the SPJ Convention 2023 Call for Session Proposals.
  3. Events like the Sekou Smith Memorial Internship, the News Corp Media Fellowship for Digital Innovation, and the EU4 Independent Media European Grants are offering opportunities for aspiring journalists and media professionals.

In the Shadow of Stumbling Colossus

Devlin’s Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Military Training Wars Tactics Soviet Union
  1. The Cult of Victory related to WW2 had negative impacts on Russia, promoting bad military practices and authoritarianism.
  2. The Soviet Invasion of Manchuria wasn't a great military operation and doesn't exemplify operational art excellence.
  3. Soviet tactical training in WW2 was consistently poor, affecting the army's readiness and performance.

Training armed teachers for real-world school shooting scenarios

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🚌 Education Training Safety Prevention Ethics Psychology
  1. Teachers need formal training and practice to effectively handle real-world school shooting scenarios.
  2. Armed teachers must undergo specialized training in areas like firing at moving targets, room clearing, door breaching, counter sniper tactics, etc.
  3. Consequences of lacking proper training for armed teachers can result in deadly outcomes, such as shooting the wrong person or escalating hostage situations.

Sir Mo Farah's running partner filmed buying EPO in Kenya

Honest Sport • 39 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Athletics Doping Training Performance Investigation
  1. Sir Mo Farah trained with a pacemaker who was later caught buying EPO, a performance-enhancing drug, in Kenya. This raises questions about his training environment.
  2. Farah has been linked to controversial figures in athletics, including a coach under investigation for doping violations. This could negatively impact his reputation in the sport.
  3. While Farah has never failed a drug test, the associations with doping-related individuals and suspicious activity concerning blood tests create a cloud of doubt around his career.

Structured rollouts boost Copilot adoption and satisfaction

Engineering Enablement • 6 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Software AI Engineering Training Productivity
  1. A structured rollout of tools like Copilot can significantly improve user satisfaction and adoption, with increases seen by up to 20%.
  2. Training and support during the rollout process lead to better tool usage, helping teams realize the full benefits of their tools.
  3. Creating community spaces for users to share experiences and asking for feedback can enhance overall satisfaction and engagement with the tool.

I AM AI

Rod’s Blog • 59 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
🕹 Technology AI Data Ethics Security Training
  1. President Biden made headlines by saying 'I am AI', creating confusion and criticism, despite NVIDIA previously using the phrase for marketing.
  2. The statement 'I am AI' is viewed as clever and may spark important discussions about artificial intelligence's impact on society and responsibility.
  3. Humans are connected to the creation and control of AI, emphasizing that the responsibility lies with us to shape AI's future.

OSD 262: Shoot until the acorn is neutralized

Open Source Defense • 56 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Police Gun Control Training Law enforcement
  1. In high-pressure situations, individuals may react in unexpected ways due to fear and stress, leading to mistakes.
  2. Training with real-life scenarios and incorporating resistance can help improve performance and decision-making.
  3. Approach training with humility and a willingness to learn, as expertise comes from consistent practice and adaptation.

Prompt Engineering for AI: A Valuable Skill for Security Professionals?

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Security Training Tools Jobs
  1. Prompt engineering is a valuable skill for leveraging the power of AI in creative and efficient ways by improving the quality and accuracy of AI outputs.
  2. Effective prompt engineering can expand the capabilities and applications of AI systems, enabling them to perform tasks beyond their pre-defined scope using general knowledge and reasoning abilities.
  3. Prompt engineering is important for enhancing interaction and collaboration between humans and AI systems, making AI more human-like and relatable by crafting well-designed prompts.

WOData: CrossFit Open 24.2

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🎾 Sports Fitness Strategy Analysis Training Performance
  1. The author shares their strategy and analysis for CrossFit Open Workout 24.2, achieving a high score and feeling proud of their performance.
  2. The workout consists of a 20-minute AMRAP involving rowing, deadlifts, and double-unders, with the author focusing on efficient transitions and pacing throughout the routine.
  3. By analyzing their execution in terms of time per round, movement, and transitions, the author reflects on areas where they excelled and areas for potential improvement, like quicker transitions for better performance.