Merge pull request #31 from weirdion/revert-30-feature/27-add-email-subscribe-option

Revert "[#27] Add email newsletter option"

Author: weirdion

README.md

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 - Theme: [`themes/blowfish`](./themes/blowfish) (git submodule)
 - Built with [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/), and the [Blowfish](https://blowfish.page/) theme.
 - Site uses [Umami](https://umami.is/) hosted in the US.
-- Email newsletter is generated with [Email Octopus](https://emailoctopus.com/).
 
 ## Quick start
 

content/posts/2024-05-26-deploying-cdk-lambda-w-docker-gitlab-ci/index.md

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 # Basic Lambda (non-Docker)
 
 OK, enough background, let’s get started with a basic Python Lambda with CDK
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 all docker layers on each execution, increasing our build times.
 If we can leverage `--cache-from` build argument in CDK image building, we can
 reduce those times down.
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content/posts/2024-11-11-how-i-automatically-backup-gdrive-documents-to-s3/index.md

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 scheduled to run as a GitHub workflow, ensuring regular backups with minimal
 user intervention, but we can circle back to that.
 
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 ## Key Components
 
  **RClone reads from Google Drive** :
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content/posts/2024-12-28-automating-unraid-array-decryption/index.md

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   * Leverages Unraid’s event system for reliable automation
   * Balances security with convenience while following best practices
 
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 # The Implementation
 
 ## Setting up a new LUKS Key-file
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 _I’m trying to get better about writing about things I do. Let me know if you
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content/posts/2025-01-03-understanding-git-divergences/index.md

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 Interesting, right? We had a clean working tree, yet Git is telling us our
 branches diverged.
 
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 # Common Scenarios Where Divergence Happens
 
   * Someone pushed new commits to `origin/develop`
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content/posts/2025-01-15-when-cors-requests-turn-into-an-unexpected-costs/index.md

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 * Browser sends the actual request
 
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 ## Why This Matters 💰
 
 Here's the kicker - in this dance, you've made TWO API Gateway requests:
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 [AWS Docs - API Gateway CORS Request Types]: <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/apigateway/latest/developerguide/how-to-cors.html#apigateway-cors-request-types>
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content/posts/2025-03-11-avoid-business-email-mistakes-to-keep-emails-secure-and-trustworthy/index.md

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 Headers have been trimmed to highlight the key parts for the blog.
 
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 ### Content
 
 ![Screenshot of email content showing a brief message with a View Statement button, followed by details of the clinic.](featured.jpg)
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 Email security issues can make even legitimate businesses look untrustworthy. By taking steps to authenticate emails, align sender domains, and ensure compliance with best practices, you can improve email deliverability and maintain customer trust.
 
 If your business relies on email for communication, now is a great time to review your settings and make any necessary adjustments. A few small changes can go a long way in ensuring your emails reach your customers — and don’t end up in spam!
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content/posts/2025-04-04-managing-mental-energy-in-tech-with-spoon-theory/index.md

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 Now, imagine your co-workers  don't see these spoons. They think you have the same mental energy as they do and keep asking you for more. You feel pressure to push through, even though you know you're running on empty. Where does more spoons to fill the gap come from? You borrow from your personal life and give it to your work instead. That's the invisible drain.
 
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 ## The Hidden Costs
 
 The tech industry demands a lot of mental energy, and many of those energy drains go unseen or unacknowledged.
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 In tech, where the demand for mental effort is relentless, understanding our limits is crucial for long-term sustainability. Whether you're coding, managing, or just trying to survive another sprint, remember: **your spoons matter**.
 
 If you haven't read it, I highly recommend reading the original [Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino](https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/).
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content/posts/2025-04-12-optimizing-your-git-config-my-developer-setup/index.md

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 This is more copy-paste friendly, so I’m going to use this for the rest of the article.
 
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 # Making Workflow Improvements
 
 If you are just here for copy-paste solution, here is the consolidated improvements.
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 If you have any favorite Git config settings I didn’t cover, I’d love to hear them. Or if you’re curious about how to craft a legendary `.gitconfig` alias section, stay tuned for part two. 👀
 
 Happy committing! ✨
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content/posts/2025-04-21-supercharging-your-git-aliases-my-developer-setup/index.md

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 And as always, if you want to grab-and-go, copy-paste away my friends.
 
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 ```ini
 [alias]
     # Essential Shorthands
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 4. **Share with your team** to standardize productivity
 
 Connect with me on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitpatterson/) to share your favorite Git aliases!
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