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218 | A Practical Guide to Food Safety Consultants |

The Rotten Apple • 21 implied HN points • 08 Dec 25
🍲 Food & Drink Training
  1. Food safety consultants can design and fix food safety systems, run audits, train staff and help manage recalls. Define your needs up front, check credentials and references, agree the scope and costs (often US$50–$300/hr) before hiring.
  2. Lawsuits over ultra‑processed foods are growing and could widen legal scrutiny of big food makers. Food safety professionals should watch these cases and review their job responsibilities and contracts since legal actions might try to involve technical staff.
  3. New free food fraud resources — including a public database and a collection of ten case studies — are available to use in training and prevention. Use these curated materials and news to improve fraud detection, supplier checks and staff awareness.

Week #2: Intuition Behind Conformal Prediction

Mindful Modeler • 379 implied HN points • 27 Dec 22
🔬 Science Training
  1. Conformal prediction for classification works by ordering predictions from certain to uncertain, dividing them based on a user-defined confidence level.
  2. Conformal prediction consists of three main steps: training, calibration, and prediction, following a similar recipe across different algorithms.
  3. Different resampling strategies like k-fold cross-splitting and jackknife are used in conformal prediction, offering a balance between computation cost and prediction accuracy.

Getting Started with LoRAs + Vodka Photorealism

followfox.ai’s Newsletter • 176 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Training
  1. The post discusses getting started with LoRAs and creating a photorealistic LoRA for Vodka models.
  2. It includes steps like downloading and using a LoRA, training the first LoRA, and finally fine-tuning a custom LoRA for photorealistic results.
  3. The process involves using specific tools, datasets, and parameters to train LoRAs, and explores possibilities for creating high-quality, realistic images.

The End of Typing?

Workforce Futurist by Andy Spence • 293 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Training
  1. Voice AI is changing how we work by making it easier to interact with technology using natural speech. This means less typing and more talking, similar to how we chat in real life.
  2. There are great uses for voice AI at work, like in training for customer service and leadership. It helps people practice important conversations in safe environments, leading to better performance.
  3. Implementing voice AI takes effort and thought. Companies need to find ways to use it effectively while also considering privacy and ethical issues. It’s about fitting the right tool to the right job.

Three ‘easy’ runs

Running Probably • 99 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Training
  1. Building an aerobic base requires running a large amount of miles at a relaxed pace.
  2. Finding the right easy pace can prevent burnout and improve performance.
  3. Easy runs are enjoyable, low-pressure, and offer a chance to zone out.
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All the Microsoft Ninja Training I Know About

Rod’s Blog • 218 implied HN points • 05 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Training
  1. There's a significant interest in Microsoft security certifications, and there are excellent 'Ninja' training resources by Microsoft product teams available for those seeking certifications.
  2. The 'Ninja' trainings cover a range of Microsoft Defender products, Sentinel, compliance tools, and more, providing valuable knowledge and skills for professionals in the security domain.
  3. The term 'Ninja' in the trainings comes from the creator's daughter's cat, not necessarily the traditional ninja-samurai symbolism.

Road Trip: Rono on the Road

Beck of the Pack • 98 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎾 Sports 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.

WINNER TAKES ALL

The Nature of Training • 19 implied HN points • 22 Jun 24
🎾 Sports Training
  1. People's qualities are similar but their results vary greatly.
  2. In the real world, winners often take the most rewards.
  3. Investing in improvement can lead to significant rewards, especially in competitive environments.

Dropping acid: alactic speed workouts for runners

Beck of the Pack • 98 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Training
  1. Alactic speed workouts can help runners improve leg speed without accumulating lactic acid-induced muscle fatigue
  2. Doing short, fast bursts like strides can be a great way to work on basic speed and turnover
  3. Consistently practicing short, fast reps like strides can help improve running speed and form over time

ChatGPT and the Decline of Accuracy

Auerstack • 157 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Training
  1. Chatbots like ChatGPT can be fallible and provide both accurate and inaccurate information.
  2. Training data for AI often contains errors, including those from sources like Wikipedia.
  3. The issue of declining accuracy in AI technology reflects broader societal trends and challenges with truth in online information.

Simulate Your Next Marathon Race Pace

The Healthtech Initiative • 2 implied HN points • 20 Feb 26
🎾 Sports Training
  1. A predictive marathon model built from 101 runners explains about 79.3% of the variation in finish times and has an average prediction error of roughly 18.3 minutes.
  2. Running performance is framed as two parts: baseline ability (like genetic or starting pace) and adaptation to training (how much fitness you gain per minute of training).
  3. About 21% of finish-time differences are unexplained — things like weather, illness, sleep, motivation, nutrition, and luck — which shows there are real limits to modeling human performance.

Man Versus Machine

Running Probably • 99 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Training
  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
  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.

Impact of 'noise' on assessing school shooting threats

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
🚌 Education Training
  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 Victory Lap: Eilish McColgan🏆

The Lap Count • 117 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Training
  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 Training
  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 Training
  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 Training
  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.

The Startup Engineering Manager - achieving a bigger impact with a smaller team

Leading Developers • 43 implied HN points • 22 Jul 25
💼 Business Training
  1. The course is designed to help startup engineering managers make a bigger impact with fewer resources. It focuses on giving practical tools that can be used immediately.
  2. Participants will receive personalized support through one-on-one sessions to address their specific challenges and improve their management skills.
  3. The course promises a money-back guarantee, offering a full refund plus an extra $200 if participants don't see results, ensuring accountability and quality.

Back to Basics

In Bed With Social • 217 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Training
  1. GPT-4 is the underlying model for ChatGPT, not a replacement.
  2. Effective use of generative AI requires precision in prompt engineering.
  3. Human expertise is crucial for maximizing the potential of AI models.

MatchQuarters ICYMI - Week of 2/5/24

MatchQuarters • 39 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports 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.

A Fascination With Fighting

Weekly Wisdom • 79 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Training
  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 Training
  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 Training
  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.

AI Might Not Need Experience to "Understand"

AI and Experience Design • 78 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🔬 Science Training
  1. AI systems might access a Platonic realm of pure ideas without needing consciousness.
  2. There are three interacting worlds proposed by Roger Penrose: world of forms, material world, and mental world.
  3. Accessing the noetic realm through math and reasoning training could lead AI systems to new insights and enhance creativity.

In the Shadow of Stumbling Colossus

Devlin’s Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Training
  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
  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.

How to be(come) a manager

Wednesday Wisdom • 123 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
💼 Business Training
  1. Becoming a manager means doing a different job, not just coding. You won't have much time for hands-on tasks, so you need to let that go and focus on managing your team instead.
  2. It’s important to find a mentor and connect with peers who can help you learn how to manage better. Talking with others in similar situations can give you fresh ideas and support.
  3. You need to learn the tools and skills required for management. Understanding processes, having tough conversations, and giving feedback are all key parts of being a successful manager.

ViaGrafix Computer Training Videos

Computer Ads from the Past • 128 implied HN points • 28 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Training
  1. ViaGrafix started in 1990 and grew quickly, offering fun work environments like basketball courts and day care for employees' kids.
  2. They were known for their computer training videos and had over 650 different courses, helping people learn software easily.
  3. In the 90s, their tutorials were popular and endorsed by Microsoft, making learning more convenient than using regular manuals.

Inside Oakmont Country Club: America's Most Difficult (And Unique) Golf Course

Huddle Up • 44 implied HN points • 11 Jun 25
🎾 Sports Training
  1. Oakmont Country Club is one of the toughest golf courses, with narrow fairways and many challenging bunkers. Players need to be very precise to succeed here.
  2. The club has a rich history, filled with artifacts and stories from famous players. It's a place where tradition meets the game of golf.
  3. Despite changes in golf over the years, Oakmont's layout has mostly remained the same since it was built over 100 years ago. This makes it unique among modern courses.

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

Honest Sport • 39 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Training
  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.

The GPT-4 Generation: Why Are the Best AI Models Equally Intelligent?

The Algorithmic Bridge • 233 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Training
  1. Top AI models like GPT-4, Gemini Ultra, and Claude 3 Opus are at a similar level of intelligence, despite differences in personality and behavior.
  2. Different AI models can display unique behaviors due to factors like prompts, prompting techniques, and system prompts set by AI companies.
  3. Deeper layers of AI models, such as variations in training, architecture, and data, contribute to the differences in behavior and performance among models.