#horsemen — Public Fediverse posts

The four horsemen behind Postgres outages

https://malisper.me/the-four-horsemen-behind-thousands-of-postgres-outages/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48851069

#HackerNews #Postgres #Outages #Four #Horsemen #Database #Reliability #Tech #Insights

Penelope Douglas Won Me Back: My Thoughts on Corrupt

Before picking up Corrupt, I was honestly a little nervous to read another book by Penelope Douglas. My only experience with her writing was Punk 57 (which I ADORED reading at 23) and right after, Credence. While I understand why Credence has a devoted fanbase, it wasn’t a book that worked for me. Because of that, I went into Corrupt with some hesitation and wasn’t sure if Douglas’s writing style or storytelling would deliver the dark romance I was craving this time around.

Boy, am I glad I gave her another chance.

I haven’t felt this hot and bothered by a book in a while.

One of the things I appreciated most was how Douglass paced the story. Rather than overwhelming readers with information from the start, the mystery unfolds at a digestible pace. The Horsemen are introduced to us as bullies, but they’re written with enough mystery and intrigue that I couldn’t stop wanting to learn more about them. The balance between spice, tension, and plot just felt right for me. However, the larger plot doesn’t come together until about 50-60% mark, which could be a drawback for readers who like faster-paced stories.

Thankfully, Erika and Michael’s chemistry carried me through the slower build. Their tension was addictive. There were multiple moments where I had to put my Kindle down and stare into space for a second to decompress. And the locker room scene? Yeah. I won’t be forgetting that one anytime soon.

I enjoyed the dual timeline and the glimpses into the Horsemen’s histories. Kai completely stole every scene he was in. Every time he disappeared from the page, I found myself wondering when he was coming back. If his book is next, I’ll be a very happy girl!

My biggest issue with Corrupt is that I still feel like I barely know Michael. By the end of the book, I understood Erika inside and out– her fears, motivations, and growth. Michael? Not so much. Considering everything he goes through and everything revealed at the end, I expected to come away with a stronger understanding of who he is beneath the tough exterior.

Overall, it was incredibly addictive. Even with the slower start and my complaints about Michael’s characterization, I tore through this book in two days. I’m already desperate to continue the series, partly because I need answers and partly because I’m hopelessly invested in the Horsemen.

Kai’s book can’t come soon enough.

As for Damon… well. Those who have read Corrupt know exactly why I’m approaching that book with caution.

And with Will? I know I will be crying.

Rating: 4/5 Stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐

France24: DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns

"..."Eastern DRC now faces a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict with the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province outpacing the response,..."

https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260527-dr-congo-facing-catastrophic-collision-of-ebola-and-war-who-chief-warns

#ebola #war #horsemen #publichealth

“And I looked, and beheld a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death…” (Rev 6:8) (Sketches of the Week for Week 32 of 2025) https://www.davideriknelson.com/sbsb/index.php/2025/08/sketch-of-the-week-horses-and-riders/ #art #drawing #horsemen #horses #newsD #newsF #riders #sketch #sketching

At least I'm sure I'm doing one of these 😜 😂

@reading @bookstodon @bookbubble @humour

#The #Six #Horsemen #Of #Wholesomeness
#ReadingMemes #Memes #ReadAllTheBooks #Humor #Humour
#Reading #Readers #ReadersOfMastodon #ReadingCommunity
#Book #Books #Novel #Novels #Fiction
#Recommendation #Bookrecommendation
#Bookwyrm #Bookworm #Bookstodon #BookLove #BoostingIsSharing

I'm gonna get so good at drawing horse riders.

I drew these in between work hours, to boost my morale 😭

#furryart #anthroart #drawing #sketches #doodle #horsemen #rider #horse #westernriding #digitalart #art

Unfortunately -- true.

#apocalypse #horsemen #strange #timely #politics #political #humour #humor #cartoon

In analogy to the "Four #Horsemen of the #Infocalypse" (terrorism, CSAM, money laundering, drug trafficking) that serve to justify more and more surveillance:

Is there a classical set of #TechBro promises (feed the world; cure diseases / disabilities; wealth for everybody; …) with a specific name?

Don't remember having heard one - any pointers are welcome.

Bolívar

Simón-Bolívar monument located in parc de l’Amérique-Latine in Québec City

https://pixelfed.social/p/poligraf/638127717166904880?fs=1

#basseville #stroch #strochquebec #parcdelameriquelatine #simonbolivar #statue #bolivar #horsemen #horse #monuments #villedequebec #quebec #quebeccity #sun #sunlight #shadow #againstthelight #Memories #December2021 #December06

‘Stop the #madness’: UN chief warns #Nepal’s mountains have lost one-third of their #ice.

https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/10/30/stop-the-madness-un-chief-warns-nepals-mountains-have-lost-one-third-of-their-ice

" From the foot of Mount Everest, António Guterres warned of floods, droughts and landslides (3 of the #Horsemen) if 1.5C global heating is breached.

Nepal's snow-capped mountains have lost close to one-third of their ice in over 30 years due to global warming, the UN Secretary-General warned today."
#Nepal

Deep divisions ahead of crucial UN #climatetalks.

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-67271688

"There R already signs that #deep divisions could hamper progress @ the UN's crucial COP28 climate summit.

More than 70 environment ministers & 100 national delegations have been meeting in Abu Dhabi ahead of talks that begin in Dubai on November 30.

Many delegates doubt that a summit hosted by a #petrostate - the UAE - can shepherd the world towards a low carbon future."
#COP28
(The #Horsemen are on their way!)

#India's Ministry of information and technology (#MEITy) has "blocked" 14 messenger apps, including @briar, @threemaapp and @element. Of course, one of the Four #Horsemen of the #Infocalypse was given as a "reason":

"The move came after agencies informed Meity that terrorists were using these applications to communicate, for spreading terror in the region"

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/in-fresh-move-14-apps-blocked-to-prevent-misuse-for-terror-activities-in-j-k-full-list-101682924134677.html

#messenger #briar #threema #terrorism