- Using C++ Namespaces Safely
You may be tempted to put “using namespace std;” at the top of your C++ files. Here’s a much safer alternative. - Printing Formatted Strings in C++20
This post describes an interim replacement for the missing formatted print() function in C++20. - Install PyCharm for Bill Weinman’s Python courses
How to install PyCharm for use with my Python courses - You’ve been vaccinated but it’s not over.
Why are Covid cases surging nationwide, even though we’re vaccinating more people and faster than ever before? Bad science reporting and widespread misinformation. - Vaccines Cannot Save UsThe first step in solving any problem is to define the problem. You cannot know what you do not test. We skipped that step.
- Bony Moronie
This has always been my favorite Larry Williams song, and one of my top-ten fav ’50s rockers. I hope this brings the world a bit of joy. - Hey Joe Special Episode
Why do some people still get infected even though they’re very careful? Understanding some very simple probability can help you stay safer during a pandemic. - New C++ Courses
New for 2021, updated lessons, new challenges and exercises, and a new final project at the end of the course. - Hey Joe Episode 6 – Why you must Vote
This has been the most ruthlessly cruel administration in the history of this country. - Upgrading the BearHouse network
About to install a new Ubiquiti network in BearHouse - Hey Joe Episode 5 – Trump got Covid-19
Trump got Covid-19 because he refuses to acknowledge science. The rest of us can learn from that. - Hey Joe Episode 4 – Black Lives Matter
Because we acknowledge that Black Lives have not always mattered as much as white lives in this country. And that’s no longer acceptable. - Hey Joe Episode 3 – RIP RBG
RIP RBG. The Supreme Court is broken so let’s fix it. - Hey Joe Episode 2 – Covid-19
The only American Donald Trump actually cares about is Donald Trump. - The Wind Cries Mary
Quarantine #3: One of my favorite Hendrix songs - Teddy Bear
The second in my series of quarantine music, this is (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear. - Blackbird
Quarantine music #1: a cover of Blackbird by Paul McCartney - On Working From Home
A few tips for those new to working from home. - How I Got Thrown in Facebook Jail
… and why I’m not mad about it. - My last WSOP at the Rio
This is my last WSOP until they move to a better facility - Why I Support Andrew Yang
For decades, I’ve recognized the inevitability of Universal Basic Income (UBI). When left to our own devices, we […] - The corporation is not your friend
These corporations claim to support LGTBQ rights — they don’t. - BW Whois Retired
After 19 years of providing whois services I have retired bw-whois and related services as of 18 March […] - Locating meta-data in SQLite
How can I check the table and column names in SQLite? - To all the sites that carp about my ad blocker
I use an ad blocker in order to protect myself and my equipment from those who would abuse my trust for nefarious purposes. On the other hand, I understand your need to show ads that generate revenue to support your site. - WordPress Sucks
Allow me to explain. I did not want to hate WordPress. I wanted to love it. I wanted […] - Finally!
After 25 years I’ve finally gotten around to updating my web site. Why did it take so long?
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