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politics16 days ago•5 min saved

Valdez Leads Queens Primaries as Incumbents Face Challenges

Queens primaries are shaping up with a mix of incumbents holding seats and notable upsets looming: Claire Valdez leads to replace Nydia Velázquez in the 7th Congressional District, while incumbent Jenifer Rajkumar trails in the 38th Assembly to David Orkin. Other incumbents such as Andrew Hevesi, Clyde Vanel and Diana Moreno appear headed to re-election, and several open-seat races in the Assembly and Senate show early leaders as results trickle in and await certification by the Board of Elections.

via qns.com|

#assembly #incumbents #local-elections

technology2 months ago•10 min saved

Recreating 25 MHz Traffic: How Pizza Tycoon Made Cars Move

The piece explains how the 1994 DOS game Pizza Tycoon simulated city traffic on a 25 MHz CPU using a grid of one‑way road tiles, random turns at intersections, and collision checks to produce believable car movement; a fan project re-implements the engine in modern terms, highlighting clever optimizations born from severe hardware constraints.

via Hackaday|

#assembly #dos #pizza-tycoon

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Claude Takes a Stab at Z80 Assembly to Run Wordle on a Vintage Computer

Claude attempted to write Z80 assembly for a TEC-1G retrocomputer to run a Wordle-like game. It showed hardware awareness but produced some nonexistent instructions; with step-by-step prompts and human corrections, the team achieved a working game, illustrating that LLMs can speed code prototyping but often need guidance and can be overconfident.

via Hackaday|

#assembly #claude #retrocomputing

politics4 months ago•16 min saved

Wisconsin Assembly Shakes Up Leadership as Speaker Vos Steps Down

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is stepping down after 13 years at the helm, a move that will reshape state government leadership and could influence the direction of the Republican-controlled legislature.

via AP News|

#assembly #leadership #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Election Day 2023: Results, Poll Times, and Turnout

Voters in New Jersey participated in the general election, with State Senate and Assembly seats, county, local, and board of education positions on the ballot. The election saw contentious races for the state Legislature and ideological battles in school board races. Voters also decided on ballot questions, including a potential transformation of a mall. Results will continue to change as mail-in and provisional ballots are counted.

via NJ.com|

#assembly #county-races #nj-election

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Mesmerizing Sounds: Inline-Six Engine Hits Mind-Blowing 10K RPM+"

A fascinating video showcases the assembly and tuning of a tiny 21cc inline-six engine, reminiscent of the Ford 300-cubic-inch powerplant. The builder makes adjustments to improve performance, including replacing the water pump and cylinder head gasket. Despite initial tuning issues, the engine revs beyond 10,000 rpm and the builder plans to further enhance it with a functional mechanical water pump, new exhaust, and a possible switch to a single-carburetor setup. The Howin L6-210 engine kit is available for $1,299.99 with a $200 coupon.

via Motor1 |

#assembly #inline-six #revving

education2 years ago•1 min saved

Florida Principal Resigns Amid Controversy Over Assembly Targeting Black Students

The principal of Bunnell Elementary School in Flagler County, Florida, has resigned following an assembly where Black fourth- and fifth-grade students were collectively told to improve their school performance. The principal and a teacher were placed on administrative leave after the assembly, which sparked outrage among parents. The assembly used a PowerPoint presentation that singled out African American students, stating they had underperformed on standardized assessments. The school district is currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

via CNN|

#assembly #education #florida

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Florida Principal and Teacher Suspended for Targeting Black Students at Assembly"

The principal and a teacher at Bunnell Elementary School in Flagler County, Florida, have been placed on paid administrative leave after holding an assembly exclusively for fourth and fifth-grade Black students, where they were collectively told to improve their school performance, regardless of individual performance. The assembly used a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the underperformance of African American students on standardized assessments. The school district has apologized for the incident and is conducting an investigation. The majority of impacted families have been contacted, expressing a desire to work together to prevent such incidents in the future.

via CNN|

#administrative-leave #assembly #black-students

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Miniature QR Code Conceals Snake Image"

A developer has created a super-tiny Snake clone in assembly, encoded into a QR code, which is only 85 bytes long. The game can be played on a web page demo using an in-browser DOS compatibility library. The code's efficiency is impressive, but there are some issues with keyboard input and a bug that results in instant game over when turning back on yourself. Readers knowledgeable in x86 assembly are invited to share their insights in the comments.

via Hackaday|

#assembly #keyboard-input #qr-code

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

"New York Assembly returns to tackle unfinished business and Seneca Nation gaming issue"

The New York Assembly is returning to wrap up unfinished business from the legislative session. Environmental measures, including offshore wind projects and a bill to ban the dumping of radiological waste into the Hudson River, face opposition from labor groups and companies. The Seneca Gaming Compact controversy has been put on hold due to opposition from Rochester-area lawmakers. Criminal justice law changes, such as making it easier for older people in prison to be released, face a major challenge. Labor unions have significant influence in New York state politics on various issues.

via Spectrum News|

#assembly #criminal-justice #environmental-measures