daniel gempesaw

I make tools for building web applications; doing things with kubernetes, terraform, & python. i like powerlifting, snowboarding, and ultimate; he/him.

[daniel gempesaw @dgempesaw]

I made a blurry video with my friend's squishy toy. there's sound! :o

[Caldatelier @caldatelier]

I painted the trans sea.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Deep inner suffering inevitably arises when the human person is reduced to performance, consumption, or a statistical datum. Many young people today live under the yoke of expectations to perform, immersed in an exasperated competitiveness that generates anxiety, fear of not measuring up, and disorientation.

[daniel gempesaw @dgempesaw]

@Engineer_Wong i would purchase it, but i wouldn't use it as the only safety measure.

it does seem like it's too small to have a huge impact, but i also think any amount of clean air helps, and your other replies suggest your design has improved airflow, which is promising :)

[Caroline @carolinekwan]

I have seen this picture cross my feed many times, and every single time it pulls me up short. His little blue lunchbox, the sneakers that are probably a tad too big because he would grow into them, the straps for his glasses so that he didn’t lose them, his checkered shirt that his little hands might have stumbled over in trying to make sure he got every button right, or perhaps his mother bent down to help him with; his mother who he waves goodbye to, who he loved and who loved him so deeply.

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

A statement from Alex Pretti’s younger sister, Micayla Pretti:

“Alex was kind, generous, and had a way of lighting up every room he walked into. He was incredibly intelligent and deeply passionate, and he made people feel safe. But most importantly, he was my brother. I had the privilege of being his little sister for 32 years. I will never be able to hug him, laugh with him, or cry to him again because of those thugs—and that is a pain no words can fully capture.

Alex always wanted to make a difference in this world, and it’s devastating that he won’t be here to witness the impact he was making. Through his work at the VA caring for the sickest patients, and passion to advance cancer research, he touched more lives than he probably ever realized. All Alex ever wanted was to help someone—anyone. Even in his very last moments on this earth, he was simply trying to do just that.

I want to thank everyone who has reached out to my family and me, whether you knew Alex personally or not. The messages, posts, and overwhelming positivity shared about him truly reflect his character, work ethic, and passions. My brother is, and always will be, my hero.

When does this end? How many more innocent lives must be lost before we say enough? Hearing disgusting lies spread about my brother is absolutely gut-wrenching, and my family is deeply grateful so many people have stood up and helped tell his truth. He would be very proud.”

[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

BREAKING: A letter from Alex Pretti’s Final Nursing Student:

“I was Alex Pretti’s final nursing student. He was my friend and my nursing mentor. For the past four months, I stood shoulder to shoulder with him during my capstone preceptorship at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. There he trained me to care for the sickest of the sick as an ICU nurse. He taught me how to care for arterial and central lines, the intricacies of managing multiple IVs filled with lifesaving solutions, and how to watch over every heartbeat, every breath, and every flicker of life, ready to act the moment they wavered. Techniques intended to heal.

Alex carried patience, compassion and calm as a steady light within him. Even at the very end, that light was there. I recognized his familiar stillness and signature calm composure shining through during those unbearable final moments captured on camera.

It does not surprise me that his final words were, “Are you okay?” Caring for people was at the core of who he was. He was incapable of causing harm. He lived a life of healing, and he lived it well.

Alex believed strongly in the Second Amendment and in the rights rooted in our Constitution and its amendments. He spoke out for justice and peace whenever he could, not only out of obligation, but out of a belief that we are more connected than divided, and that communication would bring us together.

I want his family to know his legacy lives on. I am a better nurse because of the wisdom and skills he instilled in me. I carry his light with me into every room, letting it guide and steady my hands as I heal and care for those in need.

Please honor my friend by standing up for peace, preferably with a cup of black coffee in hand and a couple of pieces of candy in your pocket, just as he would. He would remind you that caring for others is hard work, and we must do whatever it takes to get through the long shifts. Step outside with your dog, breathe in the world, hike or bike as he loved to do, and let yourself find peace in the quiet moments within nature. Stand up for justice and speak with those whose views differ from your own. Hold your beliefs with strength, but always extend love outward, even in the face of adversity.

Take one step, no matter how small, to help heal our world. Through these acts, carry his light forward in his name. Let his legacy continue to heal.”

[Nicole Lee Schroeder, PhD @Nicole_Lee_Sch]

We dont have any vaccines that prevent you from catching covid. The covid vaccine ONLY decreases your acute risk of death. If you get even a mild form of covid, you can develop long covid. I dont want to be disabled by covid. Layering protections is the best way to stay safe!

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

[daniel gempesaw @dgempesaw]

@NahMate420 l

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[PACO @PacoOnPause]

I'm going to try to change your perspective on COVID in under 2 minutes and I'm going to use this tweet as a springboard.

[Zdenek Vrozina @ZdenekVrozina]

Metformin cuts long COVID risk.
A massive UK study (n = 624k) just confirmed.
Metformin, started within 3 months of COVID-19, may significantly reduce the risk of post-COVID condition.
Let’s unpack 🧵

[tyler “llewyn” taing @tylerllewtaing]

this rules

[daniel gempesaw @dgempesaw]

@jennnifersusan @MarvinCori I'm also curious about the lanyard + ear loops! I think they're a bit more comfortable but I can't never get them to seal against my face at all...

[reb @rebmasel]

Every morning is a new punch to the gut. Every new “policy” has an almost instant impact on us and our communities. Our education, our research, our health, our safety, our ability to live and work and afford to live. “Our” = every single person in this country.

[Jessica Valenti @JessicaValenti]

I know everyone is talking about Matt Gaetz but please don't miss this:

Georgia fired every single person on its maternal mortality review committee. Why? They didn't like that reporters found out that the state's ban killed two women
https://t.co/flwecfYeVJ

[PACO @PacoOnPause]

pushups..

[daniel gempesaw @dgempesaw]

@DmawDev the akira slide on a salary man is amazing 🤩

[daniel gempesaw @dgempesaw]

@ParentMishmash really awesome that they fit so safely ! do you have any trouble with the blue elastic moving while you talk?

I ordered a couple zimis and I couldn't get a good seal against the blue elastic. but I also didn't measure my face per the instructions, so probably my fault :P

[Zhou Liang's mask @zhouliang_mask]

https://t.co/yc4XVAs18L has started trial operation,Supports both PC and mobile devices. supports PayPal payment, and the first batch of logistics has been opened to 100 countries. It has all the models that Zimi normally sells and produces. Among them, ZM100F (black headloop), 9233F (black headloop), and 95WF (white headloop) are on sale for the first time.

The website supports multiple language switching display, you can place orders after registration, support adding multiple products to the shopping cart, and support WhatsApp communication (communicate at any time, if there is a time difference, you can leave a message).

The latest ZIMI manual (version number M2409) can be downloaded from the website. From now until December 31, 2024, purchase any bag of filter cartridges and receive 2 frames of the same size for free.

The website has set up a variety of prompt information, added a page with tips on the use and selection of masks, and users can view videos on the use and wearing of masks on YouTube.

If you encounter any problems, you can communicate with us. We welcome your suggestions.