# accomplishment (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover accomplishment. Page: Feed: --- ## [The 3Q3R Method: Read Less, Understand More](https://royabloom.blog/2026/08/17/3q3r/) _2026-08-17 · Roya Bloom · Roya Bloom_ Have you ever reached the end of a chapter and realized you cannot remember what you just read? Most people have experienced this. Your eyes move across every page, you spend time reading, and it feels like you are making progress. But when someone asks you to explain the topic, your mind suddenly goes blank. \[…\] ## [The KWL Method: Learn with Purpose Instead of Just Collecting Information](https://royabloom.blog/2026/08/10/kwl/) _2026-08-10 · Roya Bloom · Roya Bloom_ Have you ever finished reading a book, watching a training video, or attending a class and thought, “I learned something… but I cannot really remember what it was”? This happens more often than people realize. We spend hours reading articles, watching tutorials, listening to podcasts, and attending meetings. We consume information almost every minute of \[…\] ## [The Leitner System: Study Less, Remember More](https://royabloom.blog/2026/08/03/leitner/) _2026-08-03 · Roya Bloom · Roya Bloom_ Have you ever spent hours studying for an exam, only to forget most of it a week later? Or perhaps you attended a training course at work, felt confident afterwards, and then struggled to remember the important details when you actually needed them. The problem is usually not that you cannot learn. The problem is \[…\] ## [Learning in the Age of AI: Why Knowing How to Learn Matters More Than Ever](https://royabloom.blog/2026/07/27/learning-ai/) _2026-07-27 · Roya Bloom · Roya Bloom_ Why should I learn this if AI can answer it in seconds? It is a question more and more people are asking. Students ask it when preparing for exams. Employees ask it when learning new skills. Even parents wonder what their children should learn when Artificial Intelligence can generate answers, summaries, and explanations almost instantly. \[…\] ## [Wildfire smoke and pregnancy: what the science tells us and why it matters right now](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/07/22/wildfire-smoke-and-pregnancy-what-the-science-tells-us-and-why-it-matters-right-now/) _2026-07-22 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ As massive wildfires send smoke billowing across the mid-Atlantic, northeastern United States, and Midwest, many people are focused on the immediate effects of breathing smoky air: burning eyes, irritated throats, and worsening asthma. But for pregnant women, the risks may run deeper and last longer than the smoke itself. Wildfires are no longer just a … Continue reading Wildfire smoke and… ## [Learning Smarter: Why Learning Methods Matter More Than Ever](https://royabloom.blog/2026/07/20/learning-smarter/) _2026-07-20 · Roya Bloom · Roya Bloom_ Have you ever read a chapter, watched a video, attended a meeting, and then realized a few days later that you remember almost nothing? You are not alone. Many people spend hours learning, but very little time thinking about how they learn. They focus on collecting information instead of understanding and remembering it. The result \[…\] ## [The Gender Pay Gap: When Equal Work Does Not Mean Equal Pay](https://royabloom.blog/2026/07/13/gender-pay-gap/) _2026-07-13 · Roya Bloom · Roya Bloom_ You finish the same project, meet the same targets, and carry the same responsibility as your colleague. At the end of the month, your pay is different. You may not even know it at first, but over time, the gap becomes clear. It is not about one moment. It is about a pattern. This is \[…\] ## [Why social conditions must be part of environmental health risk](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/07/07/why-social-conditions-must-be-part-of-environmental-health-risk/) _2026-07-07 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ When we talk about the health risks of toxic chemical exposure, we tend to focus on the chemicals themselves — how much, how long, how often. But the research my colleagues and I published recently in Journal Of Exposure Science And Environmental Epidemiology argues that this picture is incomplete in ways that matter enormously, especially for … Continue reading Why social conditions must be part… ## [The Broken Rung: The First Step That Changes Everything](https://royabloom.blog/2026/07/06/broken-rung/) _2026-07-06 · Roya Bloom · Roya Bloom_ You start your career with energy and ambition. You are ready to learn, grow, and take on responsibility. You expect that if you do good work, the next step will follow. But early on, something shifts. Others move into higher roles, while you remain where you started. It is not a big setback. It is \[…\] ## [The Sticky Floor: When Hard Work Keeps You Busy but Not Moving Forward](https://royabloom.blog/2026/06/29/sticky-floor/) _2026-06-29 · Roya Bloom · Roya Bloom_ You are always busy. Your tasks are done on time. People rely on you. You support your team and keep things running. But when it comes to growth, promotions, or new opportunities, nothing really changes. It feels like you are working a lot, but not moving up. This is the sticky floor. What is the \[…\] ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4SvlAlNPyKsa) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Glass Escalator: Why Some Rise Faster Without Asking](https://royabloom.blog/2026/06/22/glass-escalator/) _2026-06-22 · Roya Bloom · Roya Bloom_ You join a team where most people are women. You expect equal chances for growth. But after some time, you notice a pattern. A few men move up quickly. They get more visibility, more support, and faster promotions. It feels like they are being carried upward, even without asking. This is the glass escalator. The \[…\] ## [Everyday chemicals detected in the womb](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/06/16/everyday-chemicals-detected-in-the-womb/) _2026-06-16 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ The fluid that surrounds a baby during pregnancy does more than cushion and protect. Amniotic fluid reflects what a developing fetus is exposed to in the womb, offering a direct snapshot of both fetal metabolic processes and the prenatal environment. Yet despite its importance, scientists have rarely studied it for environmental chemicals. In our new study, … Continue reading Everyday chemicals… ## [The Dream Gap: Why Young Girls Start to Doubt Their Potential](https://royabloom.blog/2026/06/15/dream-gap/) _2026-06-15 · Roya Bloom · Roya Bloom_ A young girl says she wants to be a leader, an engineer, or start her own company. She speaks with confidence and curiosity. A few years later, the same girl hesitates. She is more careful with her goals. She is not less capable, but she is less certain. Something changed. This is the dream gap. \[…\] ## [New clues on how PFAS may disrupt placental function](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/06/11/new-clues-on-how-pfas-may-disrupt-placental-function/) _2026-06-11 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ A new study from UC San Francisco, published yesterday in Environmental Science & Technology, provides clues to how PFAS may contribute to pregnancy complications and adverse developmental outcomes. Forever chemicals such as PFOA and other PFAS contaminate drinking water supplies across the United States, are detected in the blood of nearly all pregnant women, and … Continue reading New clues on… ## [Plastic chemicals and microplastic exposures must be reduced to protect children’s brains](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/06/04/plastic-chemicals-and-microplastic-exposures-must-be-reduced-to-protect-childrens-brains/) _2026-06-04 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ The following is a guest blog from Project TENDR. Action is urgently needed to safeguard children’s developing brains from microplastics and plastic-related chemicals say scientists and health professionals from across the U.S. who are part of Project TENDR, a coalition working to protect children from toxic chemicals that can contribute to problems with learning, attention, and … Continue reading… ## [Surviving extreme heat: expanding access in a warming world](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/05/19/surviving-extreme-heat-expanding-access-in-a-warming-world/) _2026-05-19 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ Extreme heat is now one of the deadliest weather-related public health threats in the United States, contributing to thousands of emergency department visits and preventable deaths each year. Longer heat waves, higher temperatures, and more frequent extreme weather events are placing growing strain on individuals, healthcare systems, and community infrastructure. Some communities face greater… ## [Wildfire smoke and pregnancy: what expecting parents need to know](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/04/16/wildfire-smoke-and-pregnancy-what-expecting-parents-need-to-know/) _2026-04-16 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense across the United States, a major new study reveals important findings about how smoke exposure affects pregnant women and their babies. The growing threat Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, exposing millions of Americans to smoke-filled air. For pregnant people, this isn’t … Continue reading Wildfire smoke and… ## [Rallying for clean air at the California State Capitol](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/03/16/rallying-for-clean-air-at-the-california-state-capitol/) _2026-03-16 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ On March 11th, Dr. Amy Padula spoke at the Central Valley Air Quality Coalition‘s 23rd Annual Clean Air Action Day rally at the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The following is her full speech. My name is Dr. Amy Padula and I’m a scientist. I study how the air we breathe impacts our bodies and … Continue reading Rallying for clean air at the California State Capitol The post Rallying for… ## [Common pesticides may disrupt placental health](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/03/05/common-pesticides-may-disrupt-placental-health/) _2026-03-05 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ Pregnancy depends on a healthy placenta, but how environmental chemicals affect placental development is still poorly understood. Growing evidence suggests that exposure to common pesticides may increase the risk of pregnancy complications. In our new study examining pregnancy risks from pesticides, one pesticide stood out: naled. You might not have heard of naled – an … Continue reading Common… ## [Announcing new PRHE interim director Amy Padula](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/02/12/announcing-new-prhe-interim-director-amy-padula/) _2026-02-12 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ PRHE announced earlier in February that Dr. Amy Padula, a leading PRHE researcher who was named one of 20 Pioneers under 40 in Environmental Health by the Collaborative on Health and the Environment and received a NIEHS Outstanding New Environmental Scientist R01 Award for her work on wildfire smoke and preterm birth, will serve as … Continue reading Announcing new PRHE interim director Amy Padula… ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PklfJt24W1rW) _2026-02-12 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [2025 Free / Open Source Software Accomplishments](https://candrews.integralblue.com/2025/12/2025-free-open-source-software-accomplishments/) _2025-12-19 · Craig Andrews · Craig Andrews_ As 2025 draws to close, it s time for my annual tradition of reviewing my open source accomplishments over the past year. This year s contributions are once again quite varied. In addition to the usual Linux, Java, docker/containers, and security focus, this year I started looking into AI/LLM and worked on microcontrollers (specifically the Espressif platform Continue reading 2025 Free / Open… ## [Building Docker Images Without Root or Privilege Escalation](https://candrews.integralblue.com/2025/03/building-docker-images-without-root-or-privilege-escalation/) _2025-03-12 · Craig Andrews · Craig Andrews_ Granting minimal privileges is always a best practice and it is often a requirement. Running as a user other than root, and then not allowing privilege escalation to root, are common guardrails within the principle of least privilege. For many tasks, those guardrails work well, but for building docker images, they are problematic. Building a Continue reading Building Docker Images Without Root or… ## [2024 Free / Open Source Software Accomplishments](https://candrews.integralblue.com/2025/01/2024-free-open-source-software-accomplishments/) _2025-01-07 · Craig Andrews · Craig Andrews_ With 2024 in the rearview mirror, it s time to review what I accomplished over the past year. My contributions range from security software to build tools to container systems and Linux distributions. I enjoy improving the software I use personally and professionally; this year s contributions reflect that mindset. Below are links to many of the Continue reading 2024 Free / Open Source Software… ## [The DES Keycap Profile: 3D Printing and Using Very Nice Keycaps](https://candrews.integralblue.com/2024/09/the-des-keycap-profile-3d-printing-and-using-very-nice-keycaps/) _2024-09-25 · Craig Andrews · Craig Andrews_ The Distorted Ellipsoidal Saddle (DES) profile is a sculpted Cherry MX keycap profile with a unique look and feel. I m currently using MT3 and greatly enjoying it, but I m always looking for potentially better options. Since I just built a new keyboard (the Charybdis), now seems like a great time to try out a new Continue reading The DES Keycap Profile: 3D Printing and Using Very Nice Keycaps The… ## [Building the Charybdis – A Split Ergomechanical Keyboard with Trackball](https://candrews.integralblue.com/2024/09/building-the-charybdis-a-split-ergomechanical-keyboard-with-trackball/) _2024-09-19 · Craig Andrews · Craig Andrews_ Over the past few weeks, I slowly worked on my first significant electronics project: building an ergonomic mechanical keyboard, the Bastard Keyboards Charybdis. I even spiced things up by making the keyboard hot-swappable, a feature not offered by the authoritative design. I was initially intimidated, given my lack of experience in this type of work; Continue reading Building the Charybdis A…