# sbs (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sbs. Page: Feed: --- ## ['Project' section of 'Task & Project Management' course re-recorded](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0241-taskpm-update/) _2026-08-21 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ After using a new system for 6 months, we re-recorded the entire second half of our 'Task & Project Management' course. ## ['50-59 Portfolio of creative outputs' becomes 'W0000-9999 Work packages'](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0240-50-59-becomes-work-packages/) _2026-08-21 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ A change of numbering, and an expansion of its role. Here's what's changing, and what to do if you currently use 50-59. ## [Small Business System – '50-59 Portfolio of creative outputs' becomes 'W0000-9999 Work packages'](https://johnnydecimal.com/support/updates/2026-08-21-50-59-to-wps/) _2026-08-21 · Johnny.Decimal_ Small Business System – '50-59 Portfolio of creative outputs' becomes 'W0000-9999 Work packages' ## [Site and product updates](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0239-site-product-updates/) _2026-08-19 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ The weekly email update, cross-posted here. ## [AI-free features now available](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0238-rss-no-ai/) _2026-08-19 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ Hide AI on the site, and subscribe to an AI-free RSS feed. ## [I gave Claude my Johnny.Decimal index (video)](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0237-youtube-give-claude-my-index/) _2026-08-17 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ Claude now hooks into my index via my skills and a config file. Everything talks to everything very naturally – I barely have to say a word. ## [PHC Stakeholders Consultation underway for the 2026 PHC](https://www.sbs.gov.ws/phc-stakeholders-consultation-underway-for-the-2026-phc/) _2026-08-13 · Euta Collins · Samoa Bureau of Statistics_ Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) Population and Housing Census (PHC) Stakeholders Consultation underway for the 2026 PHC The Samoa Bureau of Statistics through its Census, Demography and Survey Statistics Division conducted its 3 days Stakeholders consultation from the 11th -13th of August 2026 at the NPF Conference Room, Level 3. The main objective of this… Read More » PHC Stakeholders… ## ['Organising our small business' is now 'Working with Johnny.Decimal'](https://johnnydecimal.com/support/updates/2026-08-10-working-with-johnny-decimal/) _2026-08-10 · Johnny.Decimal_ 'Organising our small business' is now 'Working with Johnny.Decimal' ## [What the what? Wild Left Turns and Trainwrecks of rock. SbS 08.07.26 Newsletter 86? Next week 1057](https://shapedbysound.substack.com/p/what-the-what-wild-left-turns-and) _2026-08-07 · Chris Bro · Chris’s Shaped By Sound Substack_ Art of the rock and roll pivot and Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1057 Musical Thoughts. Not this week. Although there’s much to think about. ## [Obsidian links break. Mine don't. (video)](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0236-youtube-obsidian-links/) _2026-08-07 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ I'll show how Current You can make links, templates, and Johnny.Decimal IDs work together to help Future You. ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gzFOATXZLnC3) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Turning 40: The Timeless Sound of 1986. SbS 07.31.26 Newsletter 85? Next week 1056 Notable Songs of July 2026](https://shapedbysound.substack.com/p/turning-40-the-timeless-sound-of) _2026-07-31 · Chris Bro · Chris’s Shaped By Sound Substack_ 1986 at 40. Our Notable Songs of NEXT week 1056. And Kate on the Cornell (Thank) U podcast. ## [Indicating levels of Johnny.Decimal complexity](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0235-indicating-levels-of-complexity/) _2026-07-28 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ The previous post was very 'advanced'. I should have made that clearer. Here's how I'll do that in the future. ## [RFC W0192: Use of +, ~, @; clarifying extend-the-end](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0234-rfc-w0192-symbols-ete/) _2026-07-27 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ A request-for-comments. Closes 2026-07-30. On the use of symbols ~, +, @; and clarifying the extend-the-end concept. ## [Beyond the Big Hair: 13 Overlooked ‘80s albums (plus 2 bonuses) SbS 07.23.26 Newsletter 84? Next week 1055](https://shapedbysound.substack.com/p/beyond-the-big-hair-13-overlooked) _2026-07-24 · Chris Bro · Chris’s Shaped By Sound Substack_ 15 Hidden ‘80s Albums That Shaped Alternative Music History. And - Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1055. ## [WwJD: Spend less time doing boring admin (video)](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0233-wwjd-less-time-boring-admin/) _2026-07-18 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ \[Link to YouTube\] This video shows how my system helps me calmly complete two simple, infrequent tasks. ## [The Anti-Sophomore Slump (Pearl Jam and Beastie Boys) SbS 07.17.26 Newsletter 83? Next week 1054](https://shapedbysound.substack.com/p/the-anti-sophomore-slump-pearl-jam) _2026-07-17 · Chris Bro · Chris’s Shaped By Sound Substack_ Records That Refused to Slump. Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1054. And remember The White Stripes playing a One Note Concert? ## [WwJD: This is what Johnny.Decimal was designed for (video)](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0232-wwjd-this-is-what-jd-was-designed-for/) _2026-07-17 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ \[Link to YouTube\] Managing complex tasks is not just possible, it's easy with Johnny.Decimal. ## [This week at JDHQ – 2026-07-13](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0231-this-week-2026-07-13/) _2026-07-14 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ The weekly email update, cross-posted here. ## [My Old CD Mix: Time Capsule](https://shapedbysound.substack.com/p/my-old-cd-mix-time-capsule) _2026-07-10 · Chris Bro · Chris’s Shaped By Sound Substack_ A time capsule find. Lost gems? Maybe. Also new music on my weekly new music radio show. Next week 1053. ## [Purpose, mission, values](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0229-purpose-mission-values/) _2026-07-07 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ If you're a small business, I think you should write down your purpose, mission, and values. We did. Here they are. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SN5qeaFzSCIK) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Once again, we failed to focus](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0226-we-failed-to-focus/) _2026-07-07 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ Why do we keep doing things that aren't our core mission? Because we'd never thought about what that was. ## [Same Muse: One Woman. Different Tracks. 07.02.26 SbS Newsletter 81? Next week 1052](https://shapedbysound.substack.com/p/same-muse-one-woman-different-tracks) _2026-07-03 · Chris Bro · Chris’s Shaped By Sound Substack_ Songs Written About the Exact Same Woman. Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1052. Our Notable Songs of June 2026. Musical Thoughts. Kate Snow Live (and The Drink with Eric Andre) ## [SBS Zoom minutes for 2026-07-02](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0228-sbs-minutes-20260702/) _2026-07-03 · Lucy · Johnny.Decimal_ Thoughts on purpose, mission, and vision statements from our weekly SBS Zoom call. ## [SBS Induction Program for New Staff 2026](https://www.sbs.gov.ws/sbs-induction-program-for-new-staff-2026/) _2026-06-30 · Euta Collins · Samoa Bureau of Statistics_ Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) Holds Induction Program for New Staff 2026 The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) successfully held its Induction Program today, welcoming newly recruited staff members to the organization. The program provided participants with an overview of SBS’s mandate, organizational structure, workplace values, and key operational functions. New staff were also introduced…… ## [Unexpected Harmonica Appearances SbS 06.24.26 Newsletter 80? Next week 1051](https://shapedbysound.substack.com/p/unexpected-harmonica-appearances) _2026-06-24 · Chris Bro · Chris’s Shaped By Sound Substack_ Bands You’d Least Expect to Use a Harmonica and new music on Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1051. ## [Thinking out loud about project management](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0225-thinking-out-loud-pm/) _2026-06-24 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ \[Link to YouTube\] I've been thinking a lot about project management for the last 6 months and I'm thinking out loud here, nothing is set in stone. However, me and Lucy are using the concepts mentioned and it's working really well in our business. ## [SBS proudly celebrates Public Service Day 2026](https://www.sbs.gov.ws/sbs-proudly-celebrates-public-service-day-2026/) _2026-06-23 · Euta Collins · Samoa Bureau of Statistics_ The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) proudly celebrates Public Service Day 2026 under the theme “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Accountability, Participation & Inclusion” Today, we recognize the dedication and contributions of public servants who work tirelessly to serve the people of Samoa. SBS remains committed to delivering quality official statistics that support… ## [Registration review: Taiwan](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0224-rego-review-taiwan/) _2026-06-22 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ A review of the vehicle registration plates of Taiwan. The first of an ongoing series. ## [A Sailing Playlist: Songs on a Beam Reach. SbS 06.19.26 Newsletter 79? Next week 1050](https://shapedbysound.substack.com/p/a-sailing-playlist-songs-on-a-beam) _2026-06-20 · Chris Bro · Chris’s Shaped By Sound Substack_ Music Question: Blue Water, Big Chords.And new music on Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1050. ## [FAO hands over advanced equipment to strengthen agricultural statistics in Samoa](https://www.sbs.gov.ws/fao-hands-over-advanced-equipment-to-strengthen-agricultural-statistics-in-samoa/) _2026-06-18 · Sialafua Lova · Samoa Bureau of Statistics_ The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) was honoured to receive a drone, multispectral camera, and laptops from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The equipment will support the implementation of agricultural statistical activities in Samoa by enhancing data collection, analysis, and reporting through the use of innovative technologies. During the ceremony,… Read More… ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AlzjhHTREEcf) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [A realisation on the nature of information storage](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0223-a-realisation-on-the-nature-of-information-storage/) _2026-06-18 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ Sometimes it can be annoying, but the benefit of this system is that, at the very least, you must store your information \_somewhere\_. ## [In need of numbers?](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0221-in-need-of-numbers/) _2026-06-17 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ It took me a while to figure out what this even was. So much potential… ## [The Filing Association of New York](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0220-filing-assoc-of-ny/) _2026-06-16 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ A newspaper report on the annual meeting of the Filing Association of New York. Unfortunately we all missed it by 104 years. ## [This week at JDHQ – 2026-06-15](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0219-this-week-2026-06-15/) _2026-06-15 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ The weekly email update, cross-posted here. ## [Hobbling my app launcher](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0218-hobbling-my-launcher/) _2026-06-14 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ When 'efficiency' becomes distraction, is it time to become less efficient? ## [SwissMicros calculators](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0217-swissmicros-calculators/) _2026-06-13 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ I have no use for a desk calculator, but as soon as I have a desk again I'm buying a SwissMicros DM41L. ## [Identifier: Taiwanese survey markers](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0216-identifiers-taiwan-survey-marks/) _2026-06-12 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ Numeric identifiers are ubiquitous in real life. Taipei has survey markers embedded in the pavement. The physical world, tagged. ## [Unlocking My Hips at Cornell (Almost) or what happens when we dance SbS 06.11.26 Newsletter 78? Next week 1049](https://shapedbysound.substack.com/p/unlocking-my-hips-at-cornell-almost) _2026-06-11 · Chris Bro · Chris’s Shaped By Sound Substack_ The Non-Dancer’s Guide to Shaking What Your Mama Gave You. New music. Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1049. ## [Zero No. 1 Hits. Albums for the long haul. Or Legends Linger. SbS 06.04.26 Newsletter 77? Next week 1048](https://shapedbysound.substack.com/p/zero-no-1-hits-albums-for-the-long) _2026-06-04 · Chris Bro · Chris’s Shaped By Sound Substack_ Skip the Singles. Infinite Legacy. Next: My weekly new music radio show. Week 1048. And REM Live in Toronto 2001 ## [Deciding to work for myself](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0214-deciding-to-work-for-myself/) _2026-06-01 · Lucy · Johnny.Decimal_ Thoughts on self-employment and being the smallest business. ## [This week at JDHQ – 2026-06-01](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0213-this-week-2026-06-01/) _2026-06-01 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ The weekly email update, cross-posted here. ## [Announcing the SBS annual maintenance calendar](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0212-sbs-annual-calendar/) _2026-05-29 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ A shared schedule that covers the entire SBS over the course of a year, backed up by in-person Zoom calls for accountability. ## [Samoa Population and Housing Census 2026 Listing and Mapping Wrap Up](https://www.sbs.gov.ws/samoa-population-and-housing-census-2026-listing-and-mapping-wrap-up/) _2026-05-29 · Sialafua Lova · Samoa Bureau of Statistics_ We’re one step closer! Listing and Mapping Update phase of the Samoa Population and Housing Census 2026 has officially wrapped up! Our teams covered every corner of our beautiful islands to ensure no one is left behind. Faamalo to every Enumerator, Supervisor, and Headquarters staff who went out into the field day after day, rain… Read More » Samoa Population and Housing Census 2026 Listing and… ## [New playlist: 'Organising our small business'](https://johnnydecimal.com/support/updates/2026-05-26-organising-business/) _2026-05-26 · Johnny.Decimal_ New playlist: 'Organising our small business' ## [Recommendation: PikaPods](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0210-pikapods/) _2026-05-26 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ A godsend for small business: PikaPods is like employing a team of app developers. ## [100 email list unsubscriptions is a good thing](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0209-a-hundred-unsubscriptions/) _2026-05-25 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ I see losing 100 people from my email list as a feature. It means those that who remain, care. ## [This week at JDHQ – 2026-05-25](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0208-this-week-2026-05-25/) _2026-05-25 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ The weekly email update, cross-posted here. ## [Startup routine](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0207-startup-routine/) _2026-05-24 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ We both find great comfort in our morning startup routine. ## [New miniseries: 'Online security essentials'](https://johnnydecimal.com/support/updates/2026-05-22-online-security/) _2026-05-22 · Johnny.Decimal_ New miniseries: 'Online security essentials' ## [Going to try shutting down my laptop every night](https://johnnydecimal.com/blog/0206-shutdown-to-force-your-hand/) _2026-05-21 · Johnny · Johnny.Decimal_ When you have the safety net of 'never close anything', you don't really have to think about where a thing goes.