Creating a REST API Framework with Dart and PostgreSQL — Introduction This article expands on Part I and Part II of this series (covering schema, security, and type definitions) with the creation of a REST API framework that will facilitate development of REST endpoints. The framework is designed to reduce boilerplate code, allow for ease of maintenance and feature development, and…

Introduction to the R programming language — What is R? R is a programming language and environment designed for statistical computing and static graphics. First released in 1993, it builds upon the S language from Bell Labs in the 1970s, with influences from Common Lisp, Scheme, and others. …

How to implement basic cybersecurity at home — Securing your network at home may seem like a daunting task, and perhaps it was at one point, in the early 2000’s when WiFi routers were fresh on the market and home computing was not yet very advanced. Today, with most of the world on smartphones and laptops instead of…

Building Integrity and Personal Security for Greater Success — What does it mean to be compromised? For anyone who is on a mission or living a purpose-driven life, to become compromised is to have some other being or entity gain control over you against your will. This can have devastating effects on one’s internal focus and frame of reference…

A look into cultural similarities and shared affinity — In my native homeland of Canada, there are about 70,000 Inuit, with thousands more living in Greenland and Alaska and a few in Russia. Prior to moving to the United States when I was a child, I had spent time living in cities such as Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, exploring…

How to create a defense posture to reduce risk of ransom — Ransomware is an increasingly present threat in today’s security and information technology landscape, earning criminals over $1B USD annually. The number of ransomware attacks that occurred in 2022 is estimated to be around 250 million. Attackers often get away with these incidents by accepting payments in crypto, and often due…

Modern Life in the Interconnected Data-Driven World — Today’s world is full of awesome toys and gadgets of all kinds, and the miracle of modern science allows for breakthrough treatments such as reversing the effects of diseases, and learning how to re-grow body parts directly within the body via activation of latent genes and more. On the flip…

Old-School Organization FTW — As the saying goes, modern problems require modern solutions. That’s great and all, but what about classic everyday problems? Sometimes, the simple path forward is best. Years ago, documents from ancient Egypt were translated which turned up less-than-glamorous reasults, such as complaints about crop yield and disagreements about employees, and…

Background Information on the US WEA System — What is the US Wireless Emergency Alert System? Formerly called the Commercial Mobile Alert System, the WEA was formed after the passing of the Warning, Alert, and Response Network (WARN) act in 2006, as an additional distribution method alongside the more general Emergency Alert System which became operational in 1997. …