This Week I Learned - Week #299

This Week I Learned -

The ping attribute is new for the anchor tag in HTML5.  When the user clicks on the hyperlink, the ping attribute will send a short HTTP POST request to the specified URL. This attribute is useful for monitoring/tracking. Google Search uses this technique to track clicks.

* Customers using Windows Server 2008/R2 and SQL Server 2008/R2 can get an additional 3 years of security fixes (for free) if they migrate those workloads to Azure

* Azure Migrate is a tool for assessing an on-premises server deployment and helps you plan for the Azure sizing and migration. The VMware edition has been out for a while, and the Hyper-V version is awaited - Petri

* ..the Azure infrastructure exam, 70-533, was 40% PaaS, covering stuff that IT pros would typically not know. 70-533 was replaced by AZ-100 and AZ-101, with an upgrade via AZ-102.

* Chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and calcium.  In order to get the nutritional benefits, it’s generally recommended to eat 20 grams of chia seeds (a little bit under two tablespoons), twice per day.  Chia seeds can be eaten raw or cooked and can easily be added to foods, drinks, and baked goods. When mixed with water, the insoluble fiber in the seeds helps to form a gel, which, along with being a unique textural addition to a juice or smoothie, can help ensure regular bowel movements. To get the most nutritional benefit, try to steer towards chia seeds once they have matured and developed a black or white hue, as mature seeds contain 23 percent more essential omega-3 fatty acids than the brown, immature seeds...while chia seeds contain many key nutrients, there’s not enough conclusive research to prove their connection to these positive health outcomes - Go Ask Alice

Chia seeds & sabja seeds appear similar but are different

* Kerosene outsold gasoline for the first 60 years of the industry

* Integration of digital information with user's existing environment in real time is Augmented Reality
Source: Gramener

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