Everything we do on the internet — which is just about everything we do these days — depends on the work of clusters, which are also called pods. When we stream a hot new TV show, order a pair of jeans or Zoom with grandma, we use clusters. You’re reading this story thanks to pods. So, What Is a Cluster? What Is a Pod? A cluster or a pod is simply a set of computers linked by high-speed networks into a single unit. Computer architects must have reached, at least unconsciously, for terms rooted in nature. Pea pods and dolphin superpods, like today’s computer clusters, show the power of many individuals working as a team. The Roots of Pods and Superpods The links go deeper. Botanists say pods not only protect and nourish individual peas, they can reallocate resources from damaged seeds to thriving ones. Similarly, a load balancer moves jobs off a failed compute node to a functioning one. The dynamics aren’t much different for dolphins. Working off the coast of the … [Read more...] about What Is a Cluster? What Is a Pod?
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The Hill may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Student loan debt can become financially crippling and that's an unfortunately reality for millions of Americans, leading to ongoing political debates about how to handle an increasingly messy situation. The cost of higher education continues to rise disproportionately to average wages, putting parents and potential students in difficult binds when figuring out ways to handle those bills. With a college degree necessary to pursue many high-paying careers, it can seem impossible to navigate through the process while searching for answers. Fortunately, ScholarshipOwl serves up potential solutions in the form of financial assistance that is earned, not borrowed. Access hundreds of verified scholarship opportunities in the same spot through ScholarshipOwl with a one-year subscription that costs only $119.99. Normally listed for $1,200, a 90% discount provides a simple-to-use … [Read more...] about Discover hundreds of scholarship opportunities in one spot with this low-priced app
How to delete my Twitter account
PEOPLE wishing to wave goodbye to Twitter can delete their profile in a matter of minutes. It's an easy process - but how do you go about it? How do I delete my Twitter account? Before your Twitter account can be permanently deleted , it has to be deactivated. To do this, simply sign into your account and click on the three-dotted-button in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen. Then click on the “Settings and privacy” tab and choose Deactivate account. If you are using a mobile phone, the button has three little lines on it and is located in the top left-hand corner. For mobile phone users, you will need to click on the Account tab before you can hit deactivate. Once you have a read through the information, confirm you want to deactivate your profile and enter your password. Twitter will ask you one last time whether you want to proceed with deactivation. In theory, once you have given the green light, your profile will disappear from the … [Read more...] about How to delete my Twitter account
Who Are the Biggest Influencers on Clubhouse?
Joining Clubhouse can feel like showing up to orientation for your first year of college: No one has been there very long , and everyone wants to make a good impression . The social scene involves a lot of wandering from room to room in search of interesting conversation. When Clubhouse launched last spring, that process was more like a house party: Look in the rooms where the most people are congregating. Now, with 10 million users and growing, finding your niche on Clubhouse can take a lot of trial and error. The main way to navigate Clubhouse is by following other people. Curating a quality list matters, because the app recommends rooms based on who you follow. Following the right people can open doors to new conversations. (Following the wrong people can lead to a deluge of useless push notifications.) To get started, Clubhouse asks new users to choose some interests—options include crypto, fashion, geopolitics, spirituality, Burning Man—and then recommends people and clubs … [Read more...] about Who Are the Biggest Influencers on Clubhouse?
Column: Hendrick finds victory lane with rare outside hire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Hendrick Motorsports believes in developing talent within. Take a job in the parts department or sweep floors in the chassis shop, every entry point within the company offers opportunity to advance. Especially crew chiefs. The Hendrick system makes it a priority to nurture its young talent and incentivize staying with the organization. A mechanic can pay his dues, climb into a leadership position with a seven-figure salary and compete for championships. The formula produced eight different Cup Series crew chiefs the last two decades, including championship-winners Chad Knaus and Alan Gustafson. HMS went outside the organization only three times in that period: Dale Earnhardt Jr. brought Tony Eury Jr. with him in 2008; Kenny Francis came with Kasey Kahne in 2012; and Keith Rodden replaced France three years later. The current four-car Hendrick lineup features three homegrown crew chiefs. The fourth? Well, the team broke from pattern and dipped down to the Truck … [Read more...] about Column: Hendrick finds victory lane with rare outside hire