Sam Sun
Beijing, New York
Ex-researcher in Asahi Shimbun, ex-tech journalist. Retweet ≠ Endorsement
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A Preflight Harness for Tool-Using Coding Agents
A coding assistant with shell, file, HTTP, or package-install tools is not just a smarter autocomplete. It is a small operator that can turn ambiguous instructions into side effects. The failure mode is rarely a dramatic rogue AI. More often it is boring: a tool call writes outside the intended directory, a generated command leaks an environment variable into logs, or a harmless-looking dependency install changes the lockfile before anyone reviews the diff.
Dan Patrick suggested Linda Cohn as potential Keith Olbermann replacement
When Keith Olbermann left SportsCenter, Dan Patrick didn’t pick Kenny Mayne to be his replacement. ESPN did. But this week, Patrick revealed for the first time that he had someone else in mind. Rich Eisen stopped by The Dan Patrick Show this week, and during the conversation, the two looked back at what it was like inside ESPN when Olbermann departed the 11 p.m. SportsCenter — better known as The Big Show — in 1997.
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo to skip Preakness
BALTIMORE — There will be no Triple Crown winner this year. Golden Tempo, the 3-year-old thoroughbred who won the Kentucky Derby with a brilliant come-from-behind effort, will not run in the Preakness Stakes on May 16.
One New Zealand’s strategic shift to Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
When Vodafone New Zealand separated from the Vodafone Group to become One New Zealand (One NZ), it faced an opportunity to go beyond a mere rebrand. Like many telecommunications providers, One NZ faced a 2-stack challenge as it managed legacy virtual machines (VMs) alongside modern containerized applications. To support its long-term digital ambitions, it launched the C1 Program, a telco core modernization project that aimed to build a unified, future-ready foundation.
Red Hat's role in TM Forum catalyst project
Telecommunication service providers face the challenge of maximizing return on investment (ROI) on massive 5G investments. Efficient infrastructure deployment is particularly difficult in areas with real-time demand fluctuations, such as stadiums and tourist spots. One key challenge lies in comprehending usage patterns and connectivity performance from the end-user's perspective. A new paradigm is emerging: Customer and AI-driven network investments.
Automation unlocks 5G's full potential: One New Zealand's journey
The telecommunications (telco) industry stands at the precipice of a new era. With 5G networks rapidly expanding, service providers face both immense opportunities and significant challenges. The promise of 5G for ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and massive connectivity hinges on the ability to operationalize these complex networks with unprecedented efficiency and rigorous security measures. Automation is not just a buzzword in this landscape; it’s how to unlock the full value of 5G.
Royal Banquet: the fairytale all-you-can-eat restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel
A meal in a royal atmosphere... For gourmets with the soul of a crowned head, head for the Royal Banquet, a restaurant located within the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris. An all-you-can-eat buffet featuring contemporary cuisine, visitors can enjoy their meal in the company of Mickey, Minnie and friends, dressed in exclusive royal costumes.
La Table de Lumière: the restaurant between Versailles and Beauty and the Beast at the Disneyland Hotel
A plunge into one of Disney's most beautiful fairy tales... Fans of Belle and all the Beast's household will want to check out La Table de Lumière, a restaurant located in the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris, offering a culinary experience in a setting somewhere between the Galerie des Glaces at Versailles and the world of Beauty and the Beast, roses under glass included.
Sam Sun, authentic Korean cuisine by chef Byungkuk OH
Sam Chic and now Sam Sun, like two sides of the same coin, that of restaurateur Lacour Eun-ok. While the former focuses on Korean barbecues, with their generosity and authenticity, the latter has chosen to sublimate the art of traditional Korean cuisine , with the talented Korean chef Byungkuk OH behind the stove.
Best & Cheapest SMM Panel in India
Sam Sun · Follow 3 min read · -- In today's digital age, the importance of social media marketing (SMM) is increasing rapidly. Whether you are running a business or are an influencer and want to grow your social media accounts, SMM panels can help you. If you are also looking for an affordable and reliable SMM panel, then SMMHelper is an excellent option. In this article, we will tell you in detail about SMM panels and how SMMHelper can be your best option.
How an SMM Panel Work Guide Step By Step?
Sam Sun · Follow 4 min read · -- Social media marketing (SMM) is huge in today's digital age. If you want more followers, likes, views, or shares on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or any social media platform, then SMM Panel has brought the best way for you. In this article, we will give you complete information in very simple language so that you can understand everything nicely.
Best Free SMM Panel for Social Media
Sam Sun · Follow 3 min read · -- Although there is no free SMM panel, SMMHelper or GetMyLikes are the best options for free social media management tools that offer some of the SMM principles, like posting and using multiple documents. Management and analytics, which makes it a good choice for those looking for a free option to manage their social media presence. SMM Panel is a platform that provides you with social media marketing (SMM) services.
How To Choose The Cheapest SMM Panel for Instagram
Sam Sun · Follow 3 min read · -- Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in today’s digital world. If you are a brand, an influencer, or a small business, your presence on Instagram is extremely important for your growth and success. However, increasing followers likes, and engagement on Instagram requires a proper strategy, and SMMHelper can help you.
How To Monetization On YouTube
Sam Sun · Follow 3 min read · -- An interesting transformation, from merely a video-sharing platform, to actually a gold mine for content creators. With over 2 billion monthly active users, YouTube offers the most exciting potential for earning money. Be it a teacher, an artist, a gamer, or any vlogger, knowing how one can make money off their YouTube videos could turn the initial groundwork into a more dependable source of income.
How to Buy Spotify Followers
Sam Sun · Follow 3 min read · -- Spotify has become a means of music consumption with the simple click of a button. The platform, with its millions of daily uploads, has made artists’ access to global audiences relatively seamless; yet, standing out as an artist remains a challenge today. One has been buying Spotify followers in recent years. 1. Boost Credibility: A higher follower count can make your profile appear more established and professional. 2.
How To Buy Free YouTube Views
Sam Sun · Follow 3 min read · -- Be it launching a brand, promoting content, or sharing passion, one thing stands clear-visibility is key. Views are one of the primary metrics of success on YouTube because they directly influence engagement, credibility, and algorithm performance. Free YouTube views typically refer to platforms or tools that allow you to gain views without paying directly.
Buy YouTube Subscribers in India
Sam Sun · Follow 3 min read · -- YouTube became a strong weapon for sharing material, branding themselves, and generating a source of income. Now, the competitors in India will be much diverse and more extreme, and such people might often face problems being unique. An emerging way, therefore, among creators to market their videos would be to Buy YouTube Subscribers.
How To Buy Real YouTube Views
Sam Sun · Follow 2 min read · -- If you are looking to buy real YouTube views, highly recommended platforms are Social Media. Social media is renowned for its high-quality and premium YouTube views. This can help them grow their channel faster and get more subscribers. This “social proof” can lead to: Increase Organic Growth: People tend to be attracted to content that already seems popular.
BIWIN presenta su nueva era y renueva su identidad
BIWIN Storage Technology muestra una renovada identidad que incluye su nuevo logotipo y nuevas soluciones. Esta transformación visual es un hito significativo que simboliza la evolución de BIWIN y su ambiciosa visión para el futuro. El nuevo logotipo presenta un diseño angular de cristal tallado, que integra la agudeza y agilidad que definen el espíritu innovador de BIWIN. A primera vista, el logotipo representa la primera letra del nombre de la marca, “B”.
All-you-can-eat brunch at Umami Burger Paris: the ideal address for a convivial Sunday feast
Looking for a tasty, friendly all-you-can-eat brunch? Head to Umami Burger Paris, in the heart of the Pullman Paris Montparnasse, for a gourmet experience that will delight young and old alike. Every Sunday from 12:30 to 4:30 pm, a generous buffet features homemade dishes, from brunch staples to more daring creations. Crunchy pastries, fluffy pancakes, granola, eggs cooked to order, gourmet burgers, comforting mac and cheese, fresh ceviche and aged cheeses...
Rio Carnival at Skybar Paris: enjoy the Brazilian rhythm 114 meters above sea level!
Want to prolong the Rio Carnival festivities without leaving Paris?On Friday March 7, Skybar Paris invites you to the top of the Pullman Paris Montparnasse for the first edition of its "Mundo" evening! At a height of 114 meters, let yourself be enchanted by the colorful, festive and ultra-vibrant atmosphere of Carnival. On the program? Over-the-top Brazilian performers, an electro-Latino DJ set that promises to make the clouds dance, and tropical cocktails to spice up your evening.
Restaurants open on Mondays in Paris: our top picks in each arrondissement
It's well known to the French but always surprises tourists: in France, many restaurants stay open on weekends... and close their doors once a week, usually on Mondays. This is a well-deserved rest for the staff at these establishments, but a real thorn in the side of Parisians and tourists when it comes to finding a place to have lunch or dinner in Paris at the beginning of the week.
Three takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s 68-55 win over South Alabama
COLLEGE PARK — Maryland men’s basketball struggled against the zone, to shoot the ball and to get any bench production. But the Terps ironed out a few kinks by halftime to race past an inferior South Alabama team, 68-55, on Saturday night, in part because of Donta Scott’s best outing of the season. Beyond the team’s primary duo of Julian Reese and Jahmir Young or the emerging two-way threat that is Jordan Geronimo, Scott seems to be fitting in to a more established role.
Maryland men’s basketball handles slow start, poor shooting against zone defense to beat South Alabama, 68-55
COLLEGE PARK — Jahmir Young stood off to the right wing, the ball in his right hand with a defender’s flapping limbs disrupting his peripheral vision. He sneaked an entry pass to 6-foot-9 Julian Reese’s high hands waiting at the nail. Reese, pirouetting all in one motion, sprung up to catch it and dump it off to a cutting Jordan Geronimo on the baseline for a layup.
Forever a ‘Dirtbag’: Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was shaped by college baseball and a surprising speech
It was April 23, 1997. A dreary evening inside a hotel lobby in northeast Wichita, Kansas, when Dave Snow summoned his team. What followed inside that landmark meeting ground on the outskirts of the Shockers’ campus has become Long Beach State baseball folklore. It’s the Brandon Hyde story his former teammates retell.
Tale of two Orioles rookies: Grayson Rodriguez struggles while Gunnar Henderson impresses in playoff loss
It’s no secret the Orioles’ magical run has largely been fueled by their youngsters. But the big question hanging over Camden Yards as the calendar turned to October inquired whether those youngsters — only six rostered Orioles entered this series with playoff experience — could replicate regular-season performance under the scintillating lights of cruel and unforgiving postseason baseball.
For Orioles, second clubhouse celebration of 2023 makes clear: ‘This is the expectation for years to come’
It was only 11 days ago that the Orioles went through the same procedure. They swapped out sweaty jerseys for orange T-shirts after an historic accomplishment, wrapped green-banded goggles around their heads and partied in the tarp-covered clubhouse, soaking one another in beer and champagne. That Sunday evening party came on the heels of an exhilarating, postseason-berth-clinching win in 11 innings over their fellow American League East power, the Tampa Bay Rays.
Orioles activate Ryan Mountcastle from 10-day injured list; team will wear No. 5 patch for Brooks Robinson
The Orioles activated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk, the team announced before Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Washington Nationals. Mountcastle was placed on the injured list Sept. 20 with shoulder inflammation. He had missed the previous six games because of injury following an early exit against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 13.
With Nationals long out of the race, are DC-area fans returning, at least for now, to their Orioles roots?
There’s a suspicion among DMV baseball fans that every Washington Nationals fan of a certain age secretly has an Orioles jersey or maybe a hat buried in their closet. It’s a sign of their original rooting interest. With the Nationals plummeting to the bottom of the National League East this year and the Orioles closing in on their first 100-win season in 40-plus years, some have begun digging for that orange evidence.
For ‘Fired Up Guy’ Merrill Heim, Orioles fandom comes from his heart and his diaphragm
There’s a lull. It’s the second inning of a scoreless Orioles game at Camden Yards and the sea of orange, which filled in handsomely this particular weeknight, hasn’t fully engaged in the duel yet. Enter Merrill Heim, sensing the early-inning lifelessness. He rises from his season ticket seats of seven years near first base eager to provide resuscitation.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton ties NFL record with 3 first-half sacks vs. Colts: ‘He was pretty much all over the field’
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton bull-rushed his way into uncharted territory Sunday. In three years at Notre Dame, he failed to record a single sack. Through 18 games last season, he mustered only two. “That Cleveland [Browns] sack last year was the first one in my life,” Hamilton said. His three-sack performance in the Ravens’ 22-19 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts was — historically — something of a statistical anomaly. But it’s exactly the type of game-altering display he’s capable of.
Ravens injury woes continue as OLB David Ojabo is questionable to return vs. Colts with ankle injury
Ravens outside linebacker David Ojabo suffered an ankle injury during the first quarter of Sunday’s Week 3 game against the visiting Indianapolis Colts and is questionable to return, the team said. Ojabo limped toward the sideline during the game’s first drive but kept his helmet on. He returned for a third-down play before the Colts punted on their second possession. Jeremiah Moon, who was promoted from the practice squad Saturday for his first NFL regular-season appearance, replaced Ojabo.
Inside the Orioles’ playoff-clinching clubhouse celebration, from a laundry cart shower to cork collecting
Orioles players, coaches and personnel funneled into the clubhouse after an 11-inning bar fight with the Tampa Bay Rays, each donning bright orange shirts with “Take October” plastered across the chest. Manager Brandon Hyde lifted his hat slightly up off his forehead with a sigh of relief and raised a Budweiser in his right hand to address the plastic-wrapped room.
Orioles closer Félix Bautista throws first bullpen session since elbow injury: ‘Sounds like it went pretty well’
Orioles closer Félix Bautista took a significant step toward a potential return this season, throwing his first bullpen session since partially tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow Aug. 25 against the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander’s throwing plans had slowly progressed from playing catch on flat ground a few times a week to throwing on back-to-back days on Friday and Saturday.
Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson and Grayson Rodriguez left even the Rays impressed: ‘He had his A-game tonight’
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash stood outside the visiting clubhouse at Camden Yards and could only shrug his shoulders at the masterclass from Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. Right fielder Josh Lowe shook his head at a similar line of questioning. And when Rays starter Tyler Glasnow reflected on his evening, it was Gunnar Henderson who invoked the most frustration.
Inside the Brunson League, the summer basketball circuit ‘where you get your name known in Baltimore’
Navigate the crowded entryway into the Under Armour House at Fayette each summer Sunday and you find the gym morphing into a living, breathing Baltimore hoops museum. Games tip off at 11 a.m., only to later ignore sunset and run well into the night. Fans pack in, hovering over the court’s out-of-bounds lines. Smiles radiate in this sacred space, known locally as the Melo Center, when fans confidently name players past and present.
Maryland running back Roman Hemby, a John Carroll graduate, to hold youth football camp Saturday in Joppatowne
When Roman Hemby was in youth football, he always wondered what it would be like to play in high school. When his time came at John Carroll, his curiosity graduated to what the college level might entail. Now, Hemby is hoping to share his experience with the next generation through his name, image and likeness privileges. Maryland’s redshirt sophomore running back spent time earlier this year brainstorming business ventures with his family and NIL agent from First Round Management.
Sierra Leone gears up for presidential election amid economic crisis, looming protests
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — With mounting frustration due to an ailing economy, rising unemployment and looming deadly protests, Sierra Leoneans are heading to the polls on Saturday, June 24, to select their next president. Thirteen people are vying for the top job in the west African country.
Highly anticipated legislative election underway in Guinea-Bissau
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — An highly anticipated election to fill Guinea-Bissau’s national legislature was underway Sunday, more than a year after the West African nation’s president dissolved parliament. Nearly 1 million voters were registered to elect more than 100 lawmakers from six parties with active seats in the National People’s Assembly, according to the Centre for Democracy and Development, an African human rights organization.
Liz Cheney to give Colorado College graduation speech as GOP campaign speculation persists
Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney will give a graduation speech at her alma mater, an elite Colorado liberal arts college, amid questions about her political future and insistence that Donald Trump never become president again.
Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday adjusting to High-A Aberdeen with new goals: ‘I feel like I’m in a good spot’
Jackson Holliday remembers being on the bus ride home from Fredericksburg, Virginia, after playing his last series with the Low-A Delmarva Shorebirds. His father, a seven-time MLB All-Star, texted him asking for an update if he had been called up yet. “Not yet,” he replied. But when the bus arrived later that night on April 23, last year’s No. 1 overall draft pick got the call that he would be promoted to High-A Aberdeen. “It was cool,” Holliday said. “I guess he had a good sense for that.
Dozens of security force members killed in Burkina Faso
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least 40 members of Burkina Faso’s security forces were killed by gunmen in the northern part of the country, and dozens of others were injured, authorities said Sunday. Six soldiers and 34 volunteer fighters, civilians who assist the military, were killed near the town of Ouahigouya on Saturday afternoon, northern region secretary-general Kouilga Albert Zongo said in a statement. The 33 wounded were hospitalized in stable condition, he said.
Coaches aren’t always equipped to help student-athletes in a mental health crisis. A Maryland bill hopes to change that.
Olivia Lubarsky showed up to Towson University her freshman year in 2017 shouldering the weight of high-functioning depression stemming from an immobilizing fear of failure. Acknowledging it, she said, made her feel as if she were finding a way to justify her shortcomings as a college gymnast. Her sport became her outlet — a way to ignore her worsening mental health. Days before Lubarsky’s college sports debut, she ruptured her Achilles tendon.
Father-daughter duo team up for Theatre Ancaster shows
A dynamic duo from Ancaster is taking the stage at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre for a pair of exciting shows. While this father/daughter team won’t be sharing the stage, they will be putting their talents to good use at the same time with Patrick (dad) appearing in Murder Anonymous in the Voortman Studio Theatre while Anneula (daughter) will be on the Peller Hall stage as part of We Will Rock You.
Key Ukrainian city’s rapid fall leaves unanswered questions
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — When about 100 Russian troops rolled into Kherson’s Lilac Park on the morning of March 1, Oleh Shornik was one of about 20 lightly armed Ukrainian volunteers who didn’t stand a chance against them. Ukraine’s military was nowhere to be seen, and Russian troops in armored vehicles had easily entered the Shumensky neighborhood, opening fire and sending shrapnel flying everywhere, witnesses said. Civilians walking to work were hit in the short, fierce battle.
‘Tired of this war’: Congolese cope with M23 rebel violence
BENI, Congo (AP) — Kavira Mathe was making dinner for her two sons when bullets began flying. Eastern Congo’s M23 rebels had attacked her village, killing scores of civilians. She and others fled for their lives, she said. “I lost several friends,” said Mathe speaking to The Associated Press by phone from Kanyabayonga where she now shelters. Trekking 50 kilometers (some 30 miles) to safety, she saw roads littered with bodies that appeared to have been bound and shot, she said.
Ukraine warns of Russian ‘brutality’ in eastern region
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces are stepping up their strikes in a fiercely contested region of eastern Ukraine, worsening the already tough conditions for residents and the defending army following Moscow’s illegal annexation and declaration of martial law in Donetsk province, Ukrainian authorities said. The attacks have almost completely destroyed the power plants that serve the city of Bakhmut and the nearby town of Soledar, Pavlo Kyrylenko, the region’s Ukrainian governor, said.
AAPI voters emerge as critical bloc in Nevada battleground
Rochelle Nguyen’s mailbox has been inundated with glossy campaign mailers. Because her household includes registered Republicans as well as Democrats, the materials run the gamut of hot-button topics under discussion in the midterms.
Global concern on Russia’s suspension of Ukraine grain deal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden warned that global hunger could increase because of Russia’s suspension of a U.N.-brokered deal to allow safe passage for ships carrying Ukrainian grain. “It’s really outrageous,” said Biden speaking in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday. “There’s no merit to what they’re doing.
Palestinian activist defies Israeli interrogation order
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian rights campaigner said that Israel tried to summon him for questioning on Sunday, as it pressed ahead with a crackdown on Palestinian rights groups based in the West Bank. European and U.S. diplomats have pushed back against the claim by Israeli officials that the targeted groups are linked with terrorism.
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