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From Accounts and Groups to the Cloud: A Personal View of Computing’s Transformation

Ricardo Monasterio

I started programming on the HP 3000 in the 1980s, in a world where the boundaries of the system were clear, and I could see and control every part of it. My files lived in ACCOUNT.GROUP.FILENAME form — a structure so consistent I could picture the whole storage layout in my head. If a program needed a different input file, I’d use a single :FILE command to redirect it, and everything worked without recompiling.…Continue readingFrom Accounts and Groups to the Cloud: A Personal View of Computing’s Transformation

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Alien and Species: The Paraphrase Remake in Sci-Fi Horror

Ricardo Monasterio

Following the exploration of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho and Brian De Palma’s Dressed to Kill, another compelling case of the Paraphrase Remake genre can be found in Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979) and Roger Donaldson’s Species (1995). Both films delve into the realms of science fiction and horror, using similar themes and stylistic choices to create intense and memorable experiences. By examining these two films, we can further understand how the Paraphrase Remake functions in a different genre, enriching the cinematic dialogue between original and reinterpretation.…Continue readingAlien and Species: The Paraphrase Remake in Sci-Fi Horror

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What is happening with air travel? Incidents involving Boeing aircrafts and airport operations

Ricardo Monasterio

As a traveler who once felt confident in the reliability of Boeing planes, recent events involving Boeing aircraft have left me feeling unsettled and hesitant to continue flying with the company. The string of incidents, ranging from minor mishaps to more serious accidents, has shaken my trust in Boeing’s commitment to safety and quality assurance.…Continue readingWhat is happening with air travel? Incidents involving Boeing aircrafts and airport operations

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Zinli vs Wally: una comparación de dos aplicaciones de billetera populares en América Latina, sus defectos de diseño y servicio al cliente

Ricardo Monasterio

Las aplicaciones de monedero se han hecho cada vez más populares en América Latina por su capacidad de proporcionar a los usuarios una tarjeta de débito que puede utilizarse para…Continue readingZinli vs Wally: una comparación de dos aplicaciones de billetera populares en América Latina, sus defectos de diseño y servicio al cliente

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Lessons Learned from Bud Light’s Partnership with Dylan Mulvaney: Why Appealing to Progressive Ideologies is Not Always a Good Idea

Ricardo Monasterio

Bud Light’s recent partnership with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney has caused a stir among consumers and investors alike. The company created a special commemorative beer can for Mulvaney, which led to a $5 billion drop in market cap for Bud Light in just a few weeks.…Continue readingLessons Learned from Bud Light’s Partnership with Dylan Mulvaney: Why Appealing to Progressive Ideologies is Not Always a Good Idea

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Sample Traslation – English – Spanish – The Tinder Swindler – El estafador de Tinder

Ricardo Monasterio

Dirigida por Felicity Morris, productora de la popular serie documental de Netflix Don’t F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer, El estafador de Tinder cuenta la asombrosa historia de un hombre que robaba cientos de miles de dólares de mujeres a las que conocía en Tinder. ¿Cómo?…Continue readingSample Traslation – English – Spanish – The Tinder Swindler – El estafador de Tinder