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    Diving deeper into custom PDF and epub generation
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    An old saying goes that that the natural data structure for any problem is an array and if it is not, then change the problem so that it is. This turned out very much to be the case in this problem. The document is an array of variants (section, paragraph, scene change etc). Text is an array of words (split at whitespace) which get processed into output, which is an array of formatted lines. Each line is an [11:02] schestowitz array of formatted words.

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    GSoC 2022 Final Report: Improving the Calendar Application
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    A Calendar application is a must have application for any operating system and is beneficial for end users as well as developers. Having a feature-rich Calendar might not sound like a big deal, but it can drastically impact your performance at work and personal life.

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    Arduino Cloud extends ESP32 support to S2/S3/C3 devices
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    Arduino Cloud is Arduinos integrated platform to develop, deploy, and manage IoT devices in an easy way. It supports a broad list of hardware including not only Arduino boards but also ESP32 and ESP8266-based boards. Arduino is committed to making this list of devices grow and as a result of this effort, ESP32-S2, S3, and C3 families of chipsets have been added to the list of supported devices.

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    Adobe/Figma
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    Figma, while not yet a platform, was an existential threat to the Adobe moat. Adobe's moat keeps users on the platform from photo editing to signing freelancing contracts, the entire creative suite is Adobe. M&A is a tough way to defend the moat, but large companies can't innovate the way that startups can (half of M&A transactions fail to work integration problems, perverse incentives, and [11:54] schestowitz everything in between).

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    Functional miniature hydrogen fuel cell powers RC truck
    [12:23] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-blog.arduino.cc | Functional miniature hydrogen fuel cell powers RC truck | Arduino Blog [12:23] schestowitz
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    Vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells combine the benefits of battery-powered electric vehicles and internal combustion engines (ICEs). You get the environmental and performance benefits of electricity, with the same refueling convenience as you get with ICE vehicles. But for most of us, hydrogen fuel cells are still mysterious and unattainable. In reality, you can buy one right now. To [12:23] schestowitz demonstrate how practical they are, Alfonso Delgado Ollero built a miniature hydrogen fuel cell to power an RC truck.

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[14:09] *u-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@pmeqtjandsa9n.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Sep 21 [15:11] *Mio14 has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [15:20] *Mio14 (~quassel@freenode-gj4.hf0.k9nair.IP) has joined #techbytes ● Sep 21 [19:33] *psydroid2 has quit (connection closed) ● Sep 21 [20:29] *Mio14 has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [20:29] *Mio14 (~quassel@freenode-71k.d72.re6q92.IP) has joined #techbytes [20:33] *_Mio14 (~quassel@freenode-cdh.55m.ksenbp.IP) has joined #techbytes [20:34] *Mio14 has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [20:49] *Mio14 (~quassel@freenode-n65.jcb.iq0dpt.IP) has joined #techbytes [20:49] *_Mio14 has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) ● Sep 21 [21:07] schestowitz " [21:07] schestowitz Dear SUEPO members, dear colleagues, [21:07] schestowitz All the Appellant in the internal appeals registered under the numbers RI/2022/011-00 to RI/2022/011-39, RI/2022/011-41 to RI/2022/011-058 received an e-mail from the IAC Secretariat asking their view on the possible initiation of a test-case procedure. The answer should be sent by the 14 September. These appeals challenge the general decision of the education and childcare reform. Considering the complex aspects of the reform SUEPO TH advises you [21:07] schestowitz to answer along the lines indicating below. The following text may be used as model when replying to the IAC Secretariat. [21:07] schestowitz " [21:07] schestowitz " [21:07] schestowitz Dear Sir, Madam, [21:07] schestowitz In reply to your e-mail concerning RI/2022/011-00 to RI/2022/011-39, RI/2022/011-41 to RI/2022/011-058. If the test-case procedure is initiated I would like to volunteer to be a test appellant. I consider my individual case as appropriate for a test-case procedure, because I am impacted as follows: [21:07] schestowitz (PLEASE DELETE WHAT DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU. ADD/ AMEND IF NECESSARY) [21:07] schestowitz - One/several of my children do not fall under the transitional [21:07] schestowitz measures [21:07] schestowitz - I have X children [21:07] schestowitz - I am a single parent [21:07] schestowitz - My JG is X [21:07] schestowitz - loss of after-school care for X children [21:07] schestowitz - loss of transportation costs [21:08] schestowitz - different interpretation of direct costs (exam fee/ books/ [21:08] schestowitz curriculum excursions/etc..) [21:08] schestowitz - loss of monthly expatriation allowance supplement per child [21:08] schestowitz - different interpretation of direct costs (exam fee/ books/ [21:08] schestowitz curriculum excursions) [21:08] schestowitz - loss of monthly expatriation supplement per child [21:08] schestowitz " [21:08] schestowitz " [21:08] schestowitz SUEPO is proud to announce that a RfR template on Lack of Reward, prepared by our legal advisors, is now available to all EPO staff, reinforcing SUEPO's role in defending all staff. [21:08] schestowitz [21:08] schestowitz The SUEPO committee would like to endorse the Staff Representation's initiative, calling your attention to the upcoming information session on rewards. [21:08] schestowitz [21:08] schestowitz As part of the Information session, it will also be made available the Request for Review template prepared by SUEPO. [21:08] schestowitz " [21:10] schestowitz "With regards to the Education and Childcare Reform, and more specifically the advance and reimbursement of school and tuition fees, it is already time to file an individual Request for Review (RfR) on the Billing of fees." [21:12] schestowitz " [21:12] schestowitz Agenda: [21:12] schestowitz Presentation (15 min); [21:12] schestowitz Q&A (30 min) [21:12] schestowitz The presentation will focus on what can be done in case you did not receive a reward in July 2022. [21:12] schestowitz In the meantime, it is advised to: [21:12] schestowitz Check which of the following dates is the earliest and note it down: 1) having been informed verbally by the line manager of not having received a reward; 2) reception of email with link to salary slip of July 2022; [21:12] schestowitz Set a reminder for yourself of the above date + 3 months; [21:12] schestowitz Make a folder on your hard drive on the topic; [21:12] schestowitz In that folder, put: 1) a copy of the performance appraisal from 2021 (from successfactors); 2) all other documents related to the performance of 2021; 2) any other written traces deemed relevant: emails / files proving good collaboration / other contributions to the EPO and the team, proof of inequitable / difference in treatment ., [21:12] schestowitz Related publication: Contest lack of rewards: Request for Review, SUEPO Central announcement of 5 September 2022 [21:12] schestowitz " [21:24] *Mio14 has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [21:28] *Mio14 (~quassel@freenode-320.8n8.i4ua3j.IP) has joined #techbytes [21:58] *_Mio14 (~quassel@freenode-r0h.9at.nami7v.IP) has joined #techbytes [21:58] *Mio14 has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) ● Sep 21 [22:39] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [22:39] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [22:43] *Mio14 (~quassel@freenode-ota.a3g.k4hqff.IP) has joined #techbytes [22:44] *_Mio14 has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) ● Sep 21 [23:59] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes