# great time (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover great time. Page: Feed: --- ## [Webster’s system allows the Warriors depth to triumph over adversity](https://www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2026/08/17/websters-system-allows-the-warriors-depth-to-triumph-over-adversity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=websters-system-allows-the-warriors-depth-to-triumph-over-adversity) _2026-08-17 · LeagueEyeTest · The Rugby League Eye Test_ If the Warriors never had to play at Suncorp Stadium again, they’d probably be quite happy. After torching the Panthers and tormenting the Broncos early, Luke Metcalf tweaked a hamstring during a conversion in the 20th minute and adding yet another player to their growing injury list for the 2026 season. Friends of the site at This Warriors Life have a recap of the game and all things Wahs across… ## [Keeseville Ghost Tour](http://www.matthewfurman.net/blog/2026/08/16/keeseville-ghost-tour/) _2026-08-16 · Matthew · Matthew Furman On-Line_ My friend Tala and I went on a ghost tour in Keeseville last night hosted by the Greater Adirondack Ghost and Tour Company. It was interesting to learn about local history and hear stories of the Keeseville Job, a bank heist from the 1800s. We walked around Keeseville, heard stories about some haunted houses and... Read More ## [Listen](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/08/16/jam-noa-bar-diagnosis/) _2026-08-16 · Anthony Ciccarello_ 🎵 Listening to Diagnosis by Noa Bar. Been really enjoying Noa Bar’s music after hearing the song Diagnosis on NPR. The vocals are funky and the strong bass gets me. ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/08/14/stunning-sunset/) _2026-08-14 · Anthony Ciccarello_ The last church picnic of the summer closed out with an incredible sunset. It seemed like the sky kept getting more and more stunning. Images included in reverse chronological order with no digital editing other than cropping. ## [Short Note](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/08/10/html-day-roundup/) _2026-08-10 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Thanks Joe for hosting HTML Day San Diego 2026 . I had a great time exploring some CSS features I use less frequently while getting fresh air. Plus I met some great new people! It’s not much but I’ve published my HTML page with a few additional edit. As I expected there was a lot more I wanted to do but not enough time. But I really liked the relaxed atmosphere, learning without pressure, seeing… ## [The most and least penalised teams in the NRL (and who is awarding them)](https://www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2026/08/10/the-most-and-least-penalised-teams-in-the-nrl-and-who-is-awarding-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-most-and-least-penalised-teams-in-the-nrl-and-who-is-awarding-them) _2026-08-10 · LeagueEyeTest · The Rugby League Eye Test_ Given the traction my data on set restarts has gained over the past month, I though this week would be a great time to do a deep dive on infringements league wide and how the game is being officiated. First of all I’d like to say a big thanks to Ben Talintyre for linking to this sites’ work on these numbers for an article on news.com.au last week. It’s amazing how often that doesn’t happen. I’d… ## [HTML Day San Diego 2026](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/08/08/tomorrow-is-html-day/) _2026-08-08 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Bookmarked “ HTML Day San Diego 2026 ” : Let's write and celebrate HTML and hang out San Diego! I’m excited to be attending this event in San Diego writing HTML in the park is tomorrow (Saturday August 8) in San Diego (among other places)! I think I have an idea of what I want to do but we’ll see how it goes . Thanks Joe for sharing a few ideas . ## [Finished Reading The peregrine by Baker, J. A. - ★★★](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/08/03/f67b6/) _2026-08-03 · Anthony Ciccarello_ This book had some fantastic passages. The detail that Baker captures about the life of a falcon is impressive and offers an interesting window into this bird of prey. But I struggle to see who I can recommend it to. I only see the most bird obsessed people making it to the end. It’s essentially a collection of detailed journal entries. But it’s not a novel. It’s kinda like a bunch of short… ## [Why the Bulldogs / Roosters matchup is so intriguing – July efficiency update](https://www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2026/08/03/why-the-bulldogs-roosters-matchup-is-so-intriguing-july-efficiency-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-bulldogs-roosters-matchup-is-so-intriguing-july-efficiency-update) _2026-08-03 · LeagueEyeTest · The Rugby League Eye Test_ Friday evening sees one of the marquee matchups of the 2026 NRL season with the Roosters hosting Canterbury at Allianz Stadium. Depending on the result of the other high profile game that evening in Auckland as the Warriors face Penrith, Trent Robinson’s side could be tied for first place by the end of the night. It can also continue a dramatic turnaround by the Bulldogs, who looked out of it… ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/08/01/rocket-sunset/) _2026-08-01 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Was hanging out on the beach tonight and saw a SpaceX rocket. I’m not sure the world needs more Starlink satellites but it is a cool sight to witness. It’s interesting to see how the rocket changes as it gets higher into the atmosphere. It was already a cool sunset in it’s own right pre-rocket. ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hsAAKoboSPqw) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/07/31/flight-photos/) _2026-07-31 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Another season of travel is wrapping up. As hard as travel days and flight delays are, there is always something magical about seeing the world from above. ## [Run meters over expected (RMOE) update after Round 21](https://www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2026/07/27/run-meters-over-expected-rmoe-update-after-round-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=run-meters-over-expected-rmoe-update-after-round-21) _2026-07-27 · LeagueEyeTest · The Rugby League Eye Test_ With just five rounds to go in the 2026 season I thought I’d use this week to check in on my Expected Run Metres metric and see which teams and players are performing the best (or worst). I’d first looked at this after six rounds, and again to a smaller extent in my mid-season advanced statistical leaders post. It’s not been another eight rounds since then and a great time to check who is making… ## [You don’t have to blog like me – Dan Q](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/07/26/you-dont-have-to-blog-like-me/) _2026-07-26 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Bookmarked “ You don’t have to blog like me ” by Dan Q This is your reminder that having a personal website entitles you to blog however you want. There are lots of patterns communities have developed but it’s basically all optional. The internet is yours! Also posted to: news.indieweb.org ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/07/24/nh-lake/) _2026-07-24 · Anthony Ciccarello_ It was really great to be back on the lake in New Hampshire with family. Other than some smoke, the weather was great. The green trees were a welcome contrast to California dry sumer. We swam, kayaked to the island, picked blueberries, played chess, ate ice cream, and slept in. When I wasn’t busy hanging out with my sister’s 3 kids I listened to some audiobooks and worked on fun projects on my… ## [My May 2026 Birdathon Results](https://www.ciccarello.me/blog/2026/07/20/2026-birdathon/) _2026-07-20 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Caspian Tern looking for food in the San Diego River This May I set some big goals for my birthday month. Coming off of a fun experience at the 2026 San Diego Bird Festival , I decided to share my hobby with my friends and family. Most people know that I’m into birds to an almost comical level. But many people have never gone birding themselves. There are many ways to go birding, and not all of… ## [Measuring performance of players returning from syndesmosis & Lisfranc injuries](https://www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2026/07/20/measuring-performance-of-players-returning-from-syndesmosis-and-lisfranc-injuries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=measuring-performance-of-players-returning-from-syndesmosis-and-lisfranc-injuries) _2026-07-20 · LeagueEyeTest · The Rugby League Eye Test_ Pat Carrigan played 80 minutes on Thursday evening returning just seven weeks after surgery for a syndesmosis injury. He completed 14 runs for 126 metres, and made 48 tackles. If this had occurred ten years ago, the time to return from such an injury would have been twice as long. Nowadays the return from a syndesmosis is much shorter. But are players returning to the same level of performance… ## [André Staltz — From coder to curator](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/07/16/coder-to-curator/) _2026-07-16 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Bookmarked “ From coder to curator ” by André Staltz I don’t claim to know what the future holds for AI software. But I this post aligns most with where I see the industry going in the short term. As a senior engineer I spend a lot of my time reviewing code, questioning assumptions, and ensuring quality. The current AI models are really good at spotting out lines of code and agents can be… ## [The best place to take an attacking kick from](https://www.rugbyleagueeyetest.com/2026/07/13/the-best-place-to-take-an-attacking-kick-from/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-place-to-take-an-attacking-kick-from) _2026-07-13 · LeagueEyeTest · The Rugby League Eye Test_ This week I’m crossing another piece of analysis of the bucket list. For a while I’ve wanted to look at attacking kicks and the outcomes from them. Some questions I wanted to answer were: How often are attacking kicks converted into tries? What is the best place to take an attacking kick from? Where is the best place to aim a kick for? Should you kick from closer to the line? Or from closer to the… ## [Short Note](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/07/10/omnibear-available-for-chrome/) _2026-07-10 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Omnibear v2.3.0 has been release with some improvements to the login flow. But more importantly, it is now available in the Chrome Web Store! If you have a website that supports Micropub, check it out. Read More ## [Short Note](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/07/08/hat-updates/) _2026-07-08 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Had some fun with the site recently and added some new pages/functionality: added animations between pages (when opening posts) improved caching to faster page loads updated search page components added more hats Read More ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v4fQnt4J4nlB) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/06/15/hawk-landing/) _2026-06-15 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Raptors are so cool. I had a great time watching and interacting with this Harris Hawk and Lanner Falcon with Total Raptor eXperience in La Jolla. Such amazing birds with unique abilities that fit unique niches in ecology. It takes a lot of dedication to raise one of these birds but it was fun to spend a few hours with them. Read More ## [Short Note](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/06/13/bird-stats/) _2026-06-13 · Anthony Ciccarello_ I now have bird stats on my website pulled from my ebird profile! Read More ## [How I converted my Instagram export to Markdown](https://www.ciccarello.me/blog/2026/06/11/instagram-import/) _2026-06-11 · Anthony Ciccarello_ 2026 Preface Back in 2022 I imported my photos from Instagram to my site. I started with Instagram’s official export file and converted to markdown files which is the format my site uses. While I worked on the import I started documenting my process. But my draft post lagged and sat unpublished for years. Tonight at Homebrew Website Club, Joe referenced working on importing Instagram posts to his… ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/06/03/sdsf-fun/) _2026-06-03 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Spangled Cotinga Had lots of fun with the camera at the San Diego Safari Park with my sister. So many cool animals and fun scenes. It’s not every day you see a man walking an aardvark or a zookeeper named Fern. I finally caught a (poorly lit) glimpse of the platypus. I also saw the Sand Cat for the first time (very cute). Of course I loved the aviaries; one even reminded me of birding in Costa… ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/06/01/besocha/) _2026-06-01 · Anthony Ciccarello_ One of my favorite annual events in oceanside is the Beach Soccer Championship. It’s a unique variation of soccer and really fun to watch. The field and teams are small, it is faster pace, you can get close to the action, there are lots of bicycle kicks, and the atmosphere is relaxed like a surf competition. I’ve now been able to bring a sibling 2 years in a row too. Players from the Tahiti team… ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/27/bday-thanks/) _2026-05-27 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Hooded oriole Thanks to everyone who came out to my birding birthday walk yesterday. I had a great time hosting and sharing my love of birds with you all. And the group spotted quite a few birds themselves and had great questions. The full list of species is posted on ebird if you are interested. I didn’t take a ton of photos but here are some of the fun ones. Song sparrow House wren butt. This… ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/25/glowing-plane-sunset/) _2026-05-25 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Caught this wild view on my last flight home from the east coast. I’ve never seen the last glows of sunset from above. Was even more wild in motion with a slight parallax effect. Read More ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/17/kids-birding/) _2026-05-17 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Thanks to my family for coming out this morning. It was fun sharing the birds with both the kids and adults. The indigo buntings and orioles were a big hit and it was really cool having the bald eagles to fly over for us. Even with the big group we still encountered 32 species! Also, thanks to my cousin Jude for capturing some photos. Read More ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/16/ct-hike-finds/) _2026-05-16 · Anthony Ciccarello_ It’s nice to be on the east coast in May. I love seeing all the spring growth. Read More ## [Short Note](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/15/memorial-day-bird-walk/) _2026-05-15 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Okay, I’ve set the times for my open birthday bird walk. If you are in the San Diego area and want to come birding with me, you’re welcome to join! Date: Monday May 25 (Memorial Day) Time: 5:00 PM Location: Batiquitos Lagoon (7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011) Kids are welcome as are any bird-curious friends! If you have a pair of binoculars, bring them. If not there will still be plenty to see… ## [World's cheapest GPUs, deployed fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/M4qckzXFwlyG) _2026-05-15 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy a live GPU-backed API in minutes for under $10 ## [Visting Downtown Cary with Meagan](http://www.matthewfurman.net/blog/2026/05/14/visting-downtown-cary-with-meagan/) _2026-05-14 · Matthew · Matthew Furman On-Line_ Meagan and I visited downtown Cary, North Carolina today. Enjoyed a walk around Downtown Cary Park. We also visited the Page-Walker Museum. ## [Ice Cream at Swirls Kinston](http://www.matthewfurman.net/blog/2026/05/10/ice-cream-at-swirls-kinston/) _2026-05-10 · Matthew · Matthew Furman On-Line_ Had a great time in Kinston, North Carolina stopping by Swirls Kinston for ice cream! This place is amazing, check it out if you’re in the area! ## [Visiting the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse](http://www.matthewfurman.net/blog/2026/05/10/visiting-the-erie-canal-museum-in-syracuse/) _2026-05-10 · Matthew · Matthew Furman On-Line_ Meagan I visited the Erie Canal Museum with Grandpa, we had a great time. Was very interesting to see! ## [Short Note](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/10/birdathon-end/) _2026-05-10 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Okay, I’m calling it there. After wandering around town in the dark for an hour, I did eventually find a Great Horned Owl hooting. After reviewing my photos I realized…I’m not cut out for reviewing photos. Well, at least I’m only adding one more species. There’s a pretty clear a Brandt’s Cormorant with a bright blue throat in a picture on the bait barge so I’m confident I can add that. I still… ## [Short Note](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/10/8899b/) _2026-05-10 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Species goal met! I was a little worried when I arrived at the Tijuana River Estuary because there wasn’t much activity going on. I heard and saw the Savana Sparrows. I heard and eventually saw the Ridgeway Rail. But there wasn’t much else for a while. I finally caught a glimpse of the Northern Harrier and found a Willet on the bank of the marsh. I was glad to finally hit the goal. Thanks to… ## [Short Note](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/09/82b38/) _2026-05-09 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Wrapping up at the San Diego River Mudflats. Got to see the Black Skimmers skimming which was really cool as well as see several other tern including Caspian and Elegant Terns. I took some photos and will check back to see if any Royal Terns were in the mix. There were a host of egrets too: Snowy Egrets, a Reddish Egret, Great Blue Herons, and Little Blue Herons. I checked the bait barge for any… ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/09/33df4/) _2026-05-09 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Spent two hours at Santee Lakes and saw 29 species including 5 new ones. This tile I brought the DSLR camera with me and got some great shots I’ll add to the list later. Saw several wood ducks including an all-white (albino/leucistic) mother duck. While waiting for my lunch at the grill I got to watch an Osprey and Forster’s Tern catch fish. Next I’ll head to the coast for some shore birds. Read… ## [Short Note](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/09/d9ee0/) _2026-05-09 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Just finished a hot hike in the sun at Lake Hodges and added 8 more species with a list of 24. The cutest had to be the covey of California Quail which included a bunch of babies. I also heard a few Bell’s Vireos. There was also a gnatcatcher though I’m not confident enough to ID that. I’ll have to look up California vs Blue-gray later. Next up is Santee Lakes in search of some wood ducks! Read… ## [Short Note](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/09/a8723/) _2026-05-09 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Starting off strong. I spent about 2 hours at Guajome Park and saw 45 species! That does not include the domestic peacocks in the neighborhood. My favorite birds I saw were the Lawrence’s Goldfinches who were feeding on the side of the trail. They are beautiful birds I don’t get to see too often. A close second would be the Yellow-breasted Chats which took me a while to see. There were lots of… ## [Listen](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/09/jam-bird-playlist/) _2026-05-09 · Anthony Ciccarello_ 🎵 Listening to the Bird Songs playlist by Anthony Ciccarello. I’m all set for my birdathon fundraiser tomorrow. I’ve even got my bird playlist lined up! Read More ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/09/nyc-jamaica-bay/) _2026-05-09 · Anthony Ciccarello_ Before I left New York, I went birding with my sister and brother-in-law at Jamaica Bay. I’d heard the birding is great there but was really impressed at how much was going on. I even ID’d 3 lifers! I couldn’t believe how many tree swallows were nesting though. It seemed like there was another nest box every 50 feet. Read More ## [Photo Post](https://www.ciccarello.me/posts/2026/05/07/nyc-wtc/) _2026-05-07 · Anthony Ciccarello_ One World Trade Center deserves it’s own post. It really dominates the skyline. Read More ## [Spring Cleaning for Your Energy Use](https://www.westlightenergy.org/energy-tips/spring-cleaning-for-your-energy-use/) _2026-04-21 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ When most people think about spring cleaning, they picture clearing out closets, garages, and dusty shelves. But the start of spring is also a great time to refresh how your home uses energy. As the days get longer and temperatures begin to shift, small adjustments can help you save electricity at home, lower your energy bill, and prepare for the \[…\] ## [How Electric Appliances Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality](https://www.westlightenergy.org/electrification/how-electric-appliances-improve-your-homes-indoor-air-quality/) _2026-04-08 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ Empty head The air inside your home should feel clean and comfortable, but many everyday appliances can quietly affect the air you breathe. Gas-powered appliances like stoves, furnaces, and water heaters rely on burning fuel to work. That process can release pollutants into your home and the surrounding air. Switching to electric alternatives is one \[…\] ## [Understanding the California Climate Credit (and What’s Changing in 2026)](https://www.westlightenergy.org/electrification/understanding-the-california-climate-credit-and-whats-changing-in-2026/) _2026-04-06 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ If you’ve ever noticed a line item labeled “California Climate Credit” on your electricity or natural gas bill, you’ve already benefited from one of the state’s key affordability programs. Funded by California’s Cap-and-Invest Program, this credit returns money to customers to help offset energy costs while the state reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Cap-and-Invest Program California’s \[…\] ## [How to Read Your Electricity Bill & Reduce Your Energy Costs](https://www.westlightenergy.org/electrification/how-to-read-your-electricity-bill-reduce-your-energy-costs/) _2026-03-11 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ Electricity bills across California have been rising. If you have opened your bill and thought, “Why is the cost so high?” you are not alone. The first step to lowering your energy bill is understanding what you are actually paying for. Once you know how to read and understand your electricity bill, you can spot \[…\] ## [Happy Caturday!](http://www.matthewfurman.net/blog/2026/02/28/happy-caturday-11/) _2026-02-28 · Matthew · Matthew Furman On-Line_ Since it has been awhile since I have posted Caturday pictures, here are some pictures of my sweet kitties. We lost Shadow last year to cancer, but rescued Itty Bitty shortly after. Itty Bitty has been slowly adjusting to his new home. Rozzy and Noodle are best friends and Lily tolerates Noodle most of the... Read More [Listen](http://www.matthewfurman.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Snapchat-384733639.mp4) ## [Hiring a Contractor for Electrification? These Questions Matter Most](https://www.westlightenergy.org/electrification/hiring-a-contractor-for-electrification-these-questions-matter-most/) _2026-02-27 · marnaldo · WestLight Energy_ Whether it’s one appliance or a bigger plan, the conversation matters You might be replacing a furnace that just failed or upgrading a water heater. You might be adding an EV charger or considering switching more of your home to electric over time. Some projects begin with urgency, while others begin with a plan. But \[…\] ## [Touring a Telephone Central Office](http://www.matthewfurman.net/blog/2026/02/23/central-office-tour/) _2026-02-24 · Matthew · Matthew Furman On-Line_ Today I had the unique opportunity to visit the inside of a telephone central office building and receive a tour. It was very interesting to see the technology that makes our telephones and internet function. There was equipment ranging from the decades old DMS-100 telephone switch to modern fiber optic. The building is a time... Read More ## [Fall in Love with E-Bikes: Why They Are Good for Your Heart, Your Wallet & the People You Love](https://www.westlightenergy.org/evs/fall-in-love-with-e-bikes-why-they-are-good-for-your-heart-your-wallet-the-people-you-love/) _2026-02-12 · ajuarez · WestLight Energy_ February is all about showing a little love: love for the people in your life, your health, and the place you call home. If you are looking for a simple way to care for all three, e-bikes are worth a closer look. Across California, more people are choosing e-bikes for commuting, errands, and everyday trips. \[…\]