Add last name of Berlin host

fixes spacing on frontpage between buttons so they don't touch
disables stale alert
fixes rsms's titles
add some promo to my stream as well

assets/images/people/2022-cedrichutchings.svg

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assets/js/main.js

@@ -49,7 +49,8 @@
     const modal = document.querySelector(`#${target}`);
     if (modal) {
       btn.addEventListener("click", (e) => {
-        toggle_modal(modal, true);
+        if (e.target.tagName !== 'A')
+          toggle_modal(modal, true);
       });
     }
   });
@@ -77,10 +78,36 @@
   document.addEventListener("keydown", (e) => {
     if (e.key === "Escape") {
       var modal_id = body.getAttribute("modal");
-      if(modal_id) toggle_modal(document.querySelector(`#${modal_id}`), false);
+      if (modal_id) toggle_modal(document.querySelector(`#${modal_id}`), false);
     }
   });
 
+  // timelines
+  // ----------------------------------------
+  const updateTimeline = (timeline) => {
+    const day_target = timeline.getAttribute("data-day-target");
+    timeline.querySelectorAll(".day-events:not(.hidden)").forEach((day_events) => { day_events.classList.toggle("hidden", true); });
+    timeline.querySelector(`[data-day-title="${day_target}"]`).classList.toggle("hidden", false);
+    timeline.querySelectorAll(`.day_listing.active`).forEach((listing) => {
+      listing.classList.toggle("inactive", true);
+      listing.classList.toggle("active", false);
+    });
+    var new_active = timeline.querySelector(`.day_listing[data-day-target="${day_target}"]`);
+    new_active.classList.toggle("active", true);
+    new_active.classList.toggle("inactive", false);
+  };
+
+  document.querySelectorAll(".timeline_grid_container").forEach((timeline) => {
+    const days = timeline.querySelector(".day-listing-container");
+    days.addEventListener("click", (e) => {
+      const day_target = e.target.getAttribute("data-day-target");
+      if (day_target) {
+        timeline.setAttribute("data-day-target", day_target);
+        updateTimeline(timeline);
+      }
+    });
+  });
+
   // Swipers
   // ----------------------------------------
   const swipers = document.querySelectorAll(".swiper-slider");

assets/scss/custom.scss

@@ -50,16 +50,26 @@
 }
 
 .testimonial a,
-.img_grid_container a {
+.img_grid_container a,
+.timeline_grid_container a {
     color: var(--meetups-color) !important;
     text-decoration: none;
 }
 
 .testimonial a:hover,
-.img_grid_container a:hover {
+.img_grid_container a:hover,
+.timeline_grid_container a {
     text-decoration: underline;
 }
 
+// .day_listing.active {
+
+// }
+
+.day_listing.inactive {
+    color: rgb(163, 163, 163);
+}
+
 .modal-bg a {
     color: var(--meetups-color) !important;
     text-decoration: none;
@@ -71,7 +81,7 @@
 
 .frontpage-stream-container {
     max-height: calc(75vh);
-    min-height: 36rem;
+    min-height: 34rem;
     aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
 }
 

config/_default/menus.en.toml

@@ -35,19 +35,19 @@ weight = 4
 parent = "Explore"
 name = "Discord"
 url = "https://discord.com/invite/txcCe8vyQ6"
-weight = 1
+weight = 3
 
 [[main]]
 parent = "Explore"
 name = "Meetups"
 url = "/meetups"
-weight = 2
+weight = 1
 
 [[main]]
 parent = "Explore"
 name = "Members"
 url = "https://donorbox.org/handmadecities"
-weight = 3
+weight = 2
 
 [[main]]
 name = "About"

config/_default/params.toml

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ google_adsense = ""     # example: ca-pub-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 # custom script on header, example: custom_script= "<script>console.log(\"Hello World\")</script>"
 custom_script = ""
 # copyright
-copyright = "© 2024 Handmade Cities LLC"
+copyright = "© 2025 Handmade Cities LLC"
 
 # Preloader
 # preloader module: https://github.com/gethugothemes/hugo-modules/tree/master/components/preloader
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ show_categories = true
 # announcement
 # announcement module: https://github.com/gethugothemes/hugo-modules/tree/master/components/announcement
 [announcement]
-enable = true
+enable = false
 expire_days = 7
 content = "Handmade Seattle Nov 20th - 22nd, 2024. [Buy Tickets](/tickets) now!"
 

content/english/_index.md

@@ -8,27 +8,33 @@ banner:
   image: "/images/hmc_spread.png"
   hide_banner_img: true
   live_banner:
-    enable: true
+    enable: false
     use_twitch: true
     use_youtube: false
     title: "Handmade Seattle 2024"
-    title_class: "text-black dark:text-white mb-4"
+    title_class: "seattle-color mb-4"
     twitch_channel: "abnercoimbre"
     youtube_channel_id: "UCkiOutDcOG0KRLQc71Pd-Fg" # found at: https://www.youtube.com/account_advanced, is currently yt/handmadecities
-    section_class: "pb-24"
+    section_class: "pb-36 row mb-4"
     buttons_class: "p-2 px-3"
     buttons_row_class: "mt-4 text-white gap-4"
     buttons:
-      - title: "Join Private Chat"
-        link: "https://chat.handmadecities.com"
+      - title: "<i class='fa fa-ticket'></i> Tickets"
+        link: "/tickets"
         class: "btn seattle-bg"
+      - title: "<i class='fa fa-comments'></i> Chat"
+        link: "https://chat.handmadecities.com"
+        class: "btn bg-green-500"
+      - title: "<i class='fa fa-gift'></i> Donate"
+        link: "https://donorbox.org/handmadecities"
+        class: "btn bg-red-700"
       - title: "Twitch"
         link: "https://twitch.tv/abnercoimbre"
         class: "btn meetups-bg"
         icon_only: true
         icon: "fa-brands fa-twitch"
       - title: "YouTube"
-        link: "https://youtube.com/handmadecities"
+        link: "https://youtube.com/@handmadecities"
         class: "btn bg-[#ff0000]"
         icon_only: true
         icon: "fa-brands fa-youtube"
@@ -53,11 +59,11 @@ banner:
     icon: "fa fa-ticket pl-2"
     class: "btn text-white seattle-bg"
   button2:
-    enable: false
-    label: "Twitch"
-    link: "https://twitch.tv/abnercoimbre"
-    icon: "fab fa-twitch pl-2"
-    class: "btn bg-purple-700 dark:bg-purple-700 dark:text-white hover:bg-purple-800 mt-6 text-white"
+    enable: true
+    label: "Donate"
+    link: "https://donorbox.org/handmadecities"
+    icon: "fa fa-gift pl-2"
+    class: "btn bg-red-700 dark:bg-red-700 dark:text-white hover:bg-red-800 mt-6 ml-2 text-white"
 
 # Features
 features:
@@ -88,35 +94,6 @@ features:
       label: "About Us"
       link: "/about"
 
-  - title: "Partnered with Handmade Network"
-    title_class: "text-white mb-8"
-    image: ""
-    side: "center"
-    bg_img: 
-      parallax: true
-      img: "/images/net.jpg"
-    transition:
-      start: "/images/transition2.svg"
-      start_class: "mb-5 mt-12 transform"
-      start_style: "mask-repeat: repeat-x;mask-position:top;"
-      start_color: "#fff"
-      start_dark: "/images/transition.svg"
-      start_dark_color: "#150e31"
-      end: "/images/transition3.svg"
-      end_class: "mt-20 transform -scale-x-100 -pb-1"
-      end_color: "#fff"
-      end_dark: "/images/transition3.svg"
-      end_style: "mask-size:cover;mask-position:bottom;height:165px;"
-      end_dark_color: "#150e31"
-    bg_color: "#0a0a0a"
-    content: "The Handmade Network is your online community and go-to hub when there's no in-person events. Participate in jams, be awed by software projects and enjoy a huge Discord community."
-    content_class: "text-white mt-12 px-12 py-8 bg-[rgba(0,0,0,0.85)] rounded-lg !col-9"
-    button:
-      enable: enable
-      class: "bg-white dark:bg-white text-black"
-      label: "Network"
-      link: "https://handmade.network"
-
   - title: "Companies Value Handmade"
     title_class: "text-center mt-16 mb-12"
     image: ""

content/english/about/index.md

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ features:
       start_dark_color: "black"
     bg_color: "#060610"
     content_class: "mt-4"
-    content: "[Abner](https://abnercoimbre.com) is the founder of Handmade Cities and sole organizer for our conferences.<br>His professional story began when he left Puerto Rico for a yearlong internship at NASA. Abner was mentored on how they make software and after winning NASA’s Intern of the Year, he published an essay on their programming philosophy ([featured](https://observer.com/2017/07/a-look-into-nasa-coding-philosophy-kennedy-space-center-programming/) in the news.) He was promoted to launch control engineers.<br><br>Abner also started the [Handmade Network](https://handmade.network/), an online community learning to make quality software. He went on to work for Jonathan Blow multiple years and then Cyan Worlds to help ship the [Myst remake](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255560/Myst/).<br><br>His concern of declining standards—both ethical and technical—pushed Abner to run tech conferences full-time, with ironclad conviction that we need independent organizers more than ever."
+    content: "[Abner](https://abnercoimbre.com) is the founder of Handmade Cities and sole organizer for our conferences.<br><br>His professional story began when he left Puerto Rico for a yearlong internship at NASA. Abner was mentored on how they make software and after winning NASA’s Intern of the Year, he published an essay on their programming philosophy ([featured](https://observer.com/2017/07/a-look-into-nasa-coding-philosophy-kennedy-space-center-programming/) in the news.) He was promoted to launch control engineer.<br><br>Abner also started the [Handmade Network](https://handmade.network/), an online community learning to make quality software. He went on to work for Jonathan Blow multiple years and then Cyan Worlds to help ship the [Myst remake](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255560/Myst/).<br><br>His concern of declining standards—both ethical and technical—pushed Abner to run tech conferences full-time, with ironclad conviction that we need independent organizers more than ever."
 
   - title: "Morgan Rammell"
     title_class: "text-white"
@@ -83,5 +83,5 @@ features:
     image_class: "rounded-full"
     content_class: ""
     section_class: "!pt-16 !pb-32 text-white"
-    content: "Devon is a guy who makes things."  
----
+    content: "Devon is a guy who makes things.<br>(like a PSX style souls like in C on [stream](https://twitch.tv/tek256))"  
+---

content/english/boston/index.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: "Handmade Boston 2024"
 meta_title: "About"
 description: "this is meta description"
-image: "/images/avatar.png"
+image: "/images/hmb/boston-dark-mode.svg"
 draft: false
 layout: under_construction
----
+---

content/english/media/_index.md

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
 +++
 title="Media"
+image="/images/under-construction.svg"
 +++

content/english/media/seattle-2022/_index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
++++
+title="Handmade Seattle 2022"
+date="2022-11-16T09:00:00-08:00"
+enddate="2022-11-18T18:00:00-08:00"
++++
+

content/english/media/seattle-2022/abbrv.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
++++
+title="Abbrv"
+mediatype="demo"
+conference="seattle-2022"
+date="2022-11-17T14:00:00-08:00"
+description="OS-Wide Text Expansion Tool"
+thumbnail="/images/thumbnails/2022HMSAbbrv.jpg"
+
+[[videos]]
+title="Abbrv"
+embed="https://player.vimeo.com/video/770635667"
+service="vimeo"
+download_link="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/playback/770635667/rendition/1080p/file.mp4?loc=external&oauth2_token_id=1777364455&signature=4c97d263413615d95801a1694eb67eef9f44d98465f49fd094d5fc95f84f03d2"
+
+[[speakers]]
+name="Jake Mason"
+bio=""
+image="/images/people/2022-jake.png"
++++

content/english/media/seattle-2022/blinded-by-fear.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
++++
+title="Blinded by Fear"
+mediatype="demo"
+conference="seattle-2022"
+date="2022-11-17T14:30:00-08:00"
+description="A Sci-Fi Horror Written From Scratch"
+thumbnail="/images/thumbnails/2022HMSBlindedByFear.jpg"
+
+[[videos]]
+title="Blinded by Fear"
+embed="https://player.vimeo.com/video/776801975"
+service="vimeo"
+download_link="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/playback/776801975/rendition/1080p/file.mp4?loc=external&oauth2_token_id=1777364455&signature=6520e27748d76d5d7101f131c52b68ed17ac82ef24e001d7eba39c6bcb2b47d4"
+
+[[speakers]]
+name="Tyler Middleweek"
+bio=""
+image="/images/people/2022-tyler.png"
++++

content/english/media/seattle-2022/complexity.md

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
++++
+title="Complexity"
+mediatype="talk"
+conference="seattle-2022"
+date="2022-11-17T10:00:00-08:00"
+description="Why Can’t We Make Simple Software?"
+thumbnail="/images/thumbnails/2022HMSComplexity.jpg"
+
+[[videos]]
+title="Complexity"
+embed="https://player.vimeo.com/video/780013486"
+service="vimeo"
+download_link="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/playback/780013486/rendition/1080p/file.mp4?loc=external&oauth2_token_id=1777364455&signature=eb06c9a10a7b11a2394f9502150c6ff763098f0050bcc933cb273a8c0e95020d"
+
+[[videos]]
+title="Complexity - Q&A"
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+service="vimeo"
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+title="Handmade Seattle 2024"
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+
+[[notes]]
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+**We are editing these recordings**
+
+Sign up for the [newsletter](/news) to be notified.
+"""
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+#### Optional Discord Server
+
+The mailing list is how you get official invites, but you may join the Discord for extra updates or to chat with the meetup group.

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content/english/news/hms-2024-clear-the-air.md

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+---
+title: "Let's Clear The Air"
+meta_title: ""
+description: "A follow-up to the previous newsletter titled 'My Honest Take'"
+date: 2024-11-26T05:00:00Z
+image: "/images/hms/mailbox.jpg"
+categories: ["Press Release"]
+author: "Abner Coimbre"
+tags: ["conference", "hms"]
+draft: false
+---
+
+A follow-up to the [previous](https://handmadecities.com/news/hms-2024-my-honest-take/) newsletter titled "My Honest Take"
+
+This update primarily addresses community veterans, so it may feel a bit like inside baseball! The focus is mainly on how the content of Handmade Seattle has evolved and diverged from its original direction.
+
+**Dear Handmade Community,**
+
+Wow, a lot of people read my last newsletter. Two sections—_“2024: A Gap Year”_ and _“When the Industry Suffers, We Listen”_—sparked strong reactions. They struck like a lightning bolt. Some loved it, some loathed it, and others fell in between. I want to address the concerns and clarify where I think I misstepped.
+#### On _“2024: A Gap Year”_
+
+This year is not a pivot. Handmade Seattle remains interested in technical depth. If you’ve noticed a broader trend of moving away from old-school talks, I think that’s fair to discuss, though I'd ask we don't lump 2024 into that particular story. I explained some of my challenges in the previous newsletter, but ultimately I failed to ensure we included that type of content.
+
+Also, I didn’t emphasize strongly enough just how much I personally want to return to a full slate of technical talks. I crave them too. For anyone who didn't get their fill, I understand. We'll need time to see me build that track record once again.
+
+#### Keynote Talk
+
+Regarding Andrew Kelley's keynote, I should mention I personally want small businesses to flourish in the software space. I want more programmers selling closed-source binaries at a profit, not less. Seeing Handmade devs thriving in this way is my own dream: Andrew knows this! At the same time, I found his formulation of the problems in our industry compelling, even if I disagree with some of his solutions.
+
+#### On My Rant
+
+I said something unfair in the last newsletter:
+
+> “I’m struck by the ignorance from some audience members.”
+
+This was directed at a small subset of interactions I had in person. That doesn’t excuse the comment, and I regret expressing my frustration this way.
+
+To explain, though not excuse: the financial and logistical challenges for Handmade Cities this year were immense. Some costs tripled, venues demanded massive upfront payments, and negotiations were draining. On top of this, I saw firsthand the toll the economy has taken on friends, colleagues, and community members. I let my frustration spill over in the wrong direction.
+#### My Two Requests
+
+To move forward, I ask two things of you:
+
+1. **See 2024 as unique, not the new normal.**  
+    I’m returning to old-school content, with a sprinkle of the non-technical, though sparingly.
+2. **Talk to me.**  
+    Indie conferences allow direct feedback. If you loved a talk or demo, tell me. If you were disappointed, tell me that too. I’ll listen.
+
+I hope this assuages the camp that feels alienated, even if just a little bit.
+#### On Communication
+
+Handmade Cities and Handmade Network are **separate entities** with a [shared vision](https://handmade.network/blog/p/8971-november_2024__the_next_ten_years#30343). If you’re upset about something Handmade Cities did, reach out to me directly. If it’s Handmade Network, Ben Visness is your point of contact. If it's about both of us, email both of us! 
+
+Although we're often happy to be surrogates for each other, it helps a lot when important feedback reaches the right human.
+
+The community spans many spaces—some important folks aren’t on Discord, while others engage primarily online. I think we'll need better ways to connect these groups. We’re keen on solving the challenge of clearer feedback across the various subsections of Handmade.
+#### A Closing Note
+
+I’m still me—still in love with Handmade software (and a couple other things), still re-watching [Eskil Steenberg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=443UNeGrFoM) for the umpteenth time. I'm still excited to return to programming during Christmas break and avoiding humans :)
+
+If I’ve let you down, please don’t let it fester. Email me, message me, or find me at an in-person event. We might end up not seeing eye to eye anyway, but at least we talked about it. Some of you have already started doing this and that means a lot to me.
+
+Let’s also all try to rest this holiday season.
+
+**All the best,**  
+**Abner**

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+image: "/images/hms/indie-organizer.png"
+categories: ["Press Release"]
+author: "Abner Coimbre"
+tags: ["conference", "hms"]
+draft: false
+---
+
+A personal reflection on the [latest](<https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2306676590>) conference while looking ahead to 2025.
+
+![](/images/hms/indie-organizer.png)
+
+### My Dear Audience,
+
+Another conference is in the books!
+
+I’ll be sending ticket holders a private newsletter soon, featuring HMS discounts and promotions to support the conference and the projects we showcased—stay tuned for that!
+
+In the meantime, I’d like to share my own thoughts on how Handmade Cities went this year.
+
+### No More Fundraisers
+
+Thanks to your support, Handmade Cities has a solid future again. This year’s fundraiser and the generosity of independent donors saved us, but I’m thrilled to return as a profitable small business again for 2025.
+
+To everyone who bought tickets, both in-person and online, thank you for keeping this dream alive and well. A special shoutout to those who bought tickets even though they were unable to participate: your belief in this conference made all the difference.
+
+While I hope we never need another fundraiser, knowing the community has my back is a privilege I deeply appreciate.
+
+### Counting the Wins
+
+This year threw us a lot of unforeseen scenarios. A literal storm caused flight delays and untold power outages, and many had to bow out due to personal or professional obstacles.
+
+Despite all that, we pulled it off.
+
+Big thanks to the Seattle Center for keeping us running during the storm. I relied on our fully-hybrid model, which let presenters showcase demos remotely while attendees stuck at home could still join via livestream or chat. Revolt, our private chat server, was a HUGE improvement over Matrix—so much smoother!
+
+Turnout was strong and the effort everyone put into making their presentations happen, despite the odds, left me feeling proud and grateful. You and my staff members made this year work, and it felt more like a community achievement than ever.
+
+### 2024: A Gap Year
+
+This year’s talks covered a mix of topics. Some, like the **File Pilot** podcast, Allen Webster’s **Creative Exercises**, and Mason’s **Vulkan** talk embodied the technical, systems-oriented spirit of Handmade. The demos, too, were incredible showcases of [our ethos](https://handmade.network/manifesto).
+
+At the same time other presentations ventured beyond technical subjects (sometimes far beyond.) While I *personally* enjoyed them and know the majority of the audience loved it, I want to acknowledge that this year leaned more heavily on non-technical content than intended.
+
+The challenge in 2024 was bandwidth. Handmade-style talks demand a unique headspace and, for speakers outside our community, close collaboration. In previous years I had the capacity to guide this process through in-depth discussions. This year, however, my energy was focused on keeping the business afloat. A great number of speaker candidates also expressed they weren’t in the right mindset for preparing technical topics. 
+
+To put it plainly: without relaxing some of our usual expectations, there wouldn’t have been a conference at all.
+
+### When the Industry Hurts, We Listen
+
+I’m struck by the ignorance from some audience members. A few seem unaware of the hardships others face, likely because they’ve never personally known anyone who’s been hit hard. Last week alone, at least half a dozen attendees publicly shared how the industry cast them aside, leaving some nearly destitute. Did you reach out to hear their stories? To ask if they had family support to fall back on? And what about those who stayed silent? I know for a fact there are dozens. They might’ve been sitting next to you in the auditorium.
+
+Multiple presenters told me they’ve provided room and board for competent programmers with nowhere else to go. These aren’t isolated cases—they reflect the cascading effects of a struggling economy. If this isn’t on your radar, I urge you to think about it.
+
+Andrew Kelley’s keynote talk addressed these realities. I never asked him to speak about it; he came to me after hearing the same first-hand accounts I did and asked me for a platform. As leaders of software communities, we couldn’t ignore the suffering we were seeing. You may disagree with his solutions, or wish Handmade Cities focused solely on programming. Trust me, I wish we could too. But when the situation is this insane I’m not going to sweep these issues under the rug. Acknowledging legit struggles and brainstorming solutions is part of who we are. Our indie brand gives us the freedom (and I would argue duty) to question the system and the big players without restraint.
+
+I know most of you understood the situation, and I’m grateful.
+
+### Roadmap for 2025
+
+Here’s the vision my staff members and I currently have for next year. In no particular order:
+
+#### 1. Handmade Seattle
+Our primary goal for Handmade Seattle is to sell out the venue like we did in 2023, this time with full in-person attendance. A packed venue generates good FOMO and amplifies word-of-mouth, triggering exponential growth for the following year (provided the event is a hit). While we achieved the right ticket sales, those attendance numbers fell short, so I’m eager to try again in earnest.
+
+We’re already lining up great speakers, including Billy Basso and Freya Holmér, who will deliver technical deep dives. I’d also love to invite Vjekoslav, creator of File Pilot, to visit us in person too. Stay tuned for more teasers and fresh faces as 2025 unfolds!
+
+#### 2. Handmade Boston
+For HMB the focus is in fine-tuning the masterclass formula. It took two years to perfect Handmade Seattle, and Boston seems to be on the same timeline. Thanks to all your feedback, I feel confident about how to structure the content and logistics for 2025 to deliver excellent masterclasses while keeping the online track timely. Fingers crossed as I implement these ideas!
+
+#### 3. Revenue Diversification
+I aim to strengthen or add revenue streams. For example a merch shop has been in the works for a good while now. Additionally, as the economy improves, I’ll be more proactive about renting job booths early. The big challenge here is finding companies like Kagi and K&C—who can take criticism—rather than those looking to influence my conference.
+
+I’m also planning to expand benefits for conference members, giving you more reasons to support Handmade Cities with monthly donations.
+
+#### 4. Brand Recognition
+We’re boosting our presence across platforms. Alongside Twitch and Vimeo, Handmade Cities now has a [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@HandmadeCities) channel!
+
+Beyond conference recordings we plan to stream regularly, featuring interviews, commentary on programming news, and more. The goal is to convert online followers into active participants: whether it’s subscribing to the newsletter, attending local meetups, or buying conference tickets.
+
+*Note: While we’re on YouTube, all videos shall remain demonetized. True independence means running the f\*ck away from closed-source, corporate algorithms to make a living.*
+
+#### 5. Local Meetups
+Handmade meetups are vital to our vision. I’m building a platform to replace meetup.com, helping meetup hosts promote and grow their gatherings to uphold the Handmade ethos. If you’re interested, [subscribe](https://handmadecities.com/meetups) to your favorite city or add it to the wishlist if it’s not yet an official meetup location. 
+
+Want to host one? [Let us know](mailto:support@handmadecities.com) and we’ll set up an interview.
+
+### Abner’s Christmas Reset
+
+I’m hitting pause to become a systems programmer again in peace and quiet.
+
+After an exhilarating but exhausting year (the most demanding I’ve ever had) I’m ready to recover. I plan to spend this time with my partner and closest friends, keeping my circle tiny to conserve what’s left of my social battery.
+
+While I’ll still be involved in wrapping up Handmade Cities tasks—like finishing this year’s recordings and completing the new website pages—please expect me to be far less reachable. I may pop into email or Discord occasionally but don’t be surprised if my responses are slower than a sloth.
+
+I’ll officially be back early January. That’s when I’ll convene my staff and meetup hosts to launch our strategy for 2025. To stay in touch, all you need is to be subscribed to the [newsletter](https://handmadecities.com/news) and optionally join the [Discord](https://handmadecities.com/discord).
+
+See you in the new year. I’ll be rested, recharged, and ready to roll!

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+---
+title: "Handmade Seattle 2024 Kicks Off Tomorrow!"
+meta_title: ""
+description: "Here's what to expect from our 10-year anniversary"
+date: 2024-11-19T05:00:00Z
+image: "/images/hms/landing-2024.png"
+categories: ["Press Release"]
+author: "Abner Coimbre"
+tags: ["conference", "hms"]
+draft: false
+---
+
+Check out the schedule on the [conference website](https://handmadecities.com/seattle) to see what sparks your interest.
+
+## Hey Handmade folks,
+
+We have incredible presentations waiting for you: talks, demos, fireside chats, and even an exclusive podcast premiere. Tickets are still available if you’d like to support indie conferences like ours.
+
+### Hybrid, Always
+
+Whether you’re in person or online, we’re all sharing the same track. The entire conference is livestreamed for free.
+
+- **In-person tickets** get you access to the building, private chat server, and official Friday hangouts.  
+- **Online tickets** include the private chat server, where you can ask live questions to speakers.
+
+### Check-in Details
+
+Registration opens at **9:00 a.m. (Seattle Time)** at the **Nesholm Family Lecture Hall**—not a minute sooner! This location can be found on your favorite Maps app. Please pull up your “General Admission” email with the QR code to check in.
+
+I’ll personally welcome and scan you in until I’m on stage—then my staff will take over. You’ll get a **VIP bracelet** and, if it’s your first time, a **Handmade Seattle wristband** (bring yours if you’re a veteran!). The bracelet means no repeated scans, which keeps things smooth.
+
+### Job Booths
+
+Virtually every company I reached out to asked me to try again in 2025, but we secured **two job booths** with many open roles worth checking out (see the companies on the private chat server)!
+
+Even if you don’t match a position perfectly, please apply anyway.
+
+If you’re a thoughtful programmer who values quality, you’re ahead of the game. If you don't get hired, you'll make important connections or get serious advice for your next steps.
+
+### No Trade Show, But…
+
+To keep our event financially viable in 2024, there’s **no in-person trade show** this year. Instead, we’ll have dedicated channels in the private chat server for job booths and demos.
+
+Every company or demoer that's attending in-person will make appearances on stage so you'll know who they are during lunch breaks and hangouts!
+
+Handmade Seattle isn’t just surviving; it’ll thrive again—[storms](https://www.kiro7.com/weather/forecasts/drier-conditions-thursday/PX25E7IDLRAHJEMIPT6KLXWNME/) and all. Some doubted we’d make it this far, but here we are.
+
+We’ve weathered COVID, and we’ll weather this economy too. (*Also seriously buy an umbrella.*)
+
+Your organizer,  
+**– Abner**
+

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+---
+title: "Handmade Seattle Almost Here"
+meta_title: ""
+description: "Two weeks left! Here's what's ahead at Handmade Seattle"
+date: 2024-11-07T05:00:00Z
+image: "/images/hms/lecture-hall.jpg"
+categories: ["Press Release"]
+author: "Abner Coimbre"
+tags: ["conference", "hms"]
+draft: false
+---
+
+**Hello Handmade Community,**
+
+Two weeks left! Here's what's ahead at Handmade Seattle.
+
+First I'm excited to announce that we've finally [shipped](/) a lightning-fast replacement for our old, clunky WordPress site. With support from my staff and the Handmade Network team, we've built a site that's smoother, faster, and way easier to navigate. Though we're still adding some of the older content, I think you'll appreciate how much cleaner everything feels:
+![](/images/hmc/landing-light-theme.png)
+Above is the light theme in honor of [Ben Visness](https://handmade.network/about), who loves it for unknown reasons.
+
+**Special Thanks to Jes and Freya**
+
+I want to give a big thanks to [Jes Chuhta](/media/seattle-2023/the-state-of-software-ux/), a talented designer who shaped the Handmade Cities brand into something that really stands out now. Also, a shoutout to [Freya](https://acegikmo.com), who is a recurring speaker and friend of Handmade. Jes made it to Handmade Cities because of Freya. She loved the ethos and has since helped us move beyond “programmer art.” 
+
+Their influence on Handmade Cities is unmistakable.
+
+**Handmade Seattle in Two Weeks**
+
+The conference is nearly here: **Wednesday - Friday, November 20 - 22nd 2024**. 
+
+![](/images/hms/landing-2024.png)
+
+The [lineup](/seattle) is finally coming together. Admittedly, it’s not finalized yet, but it’s really shaping up well. I acknowledge that having to wait is not ideal, because an official lineup is the lifeblood of a conference. That said if you trust us, please [register](https://handmadecities.com/tickets) early so we can push through this year and make a strong comeback in 2025.
+
+P.S. Friday will be all about in-person hangouts. No livestream, just real connection.
+
+**Why Boston Recordings Are Delayed**
+
+This year came down to either closing up shop or finding a way to press on through the bad economy. I chose the latter, which has meant smaller attendance, slow-ass responses from yours truly, and difficulties with advance planning. Even worse it’s also meant some delays, especially the Boston in-person recordings for online ticket holders. If you’re tired of waiting, send me an [email](mailto:support@handmadecities.com), and I’ll make sure to process a refund. 
+
+![](/images/hmb/under-construction.png)
+
+I'm committed to editing and publishing the recordings shortly after Handmade Seattle.
+
+When I asked in [Discord](/discord) if I should have perhaps shut down, you all told me to keep going, and I’m grateful. Most in-person conferences that pause don’t return. Your encouragement has kept me motivated. 
+
+That said, I apologize for this year’s circumstances. I really should have done a better job communicating the state of affairs on the regular.
+
+**We’re Still Alive, and 100% Independent**
+
+In my opinion, surviving a bad year brings immediate change for the better. Take 2020. We pivoted fully online, self-hosted a chat server, hit \#1 on Hacker News, and sold enough tickets to stay profitable. The year after we became fully-hybrid: a model that allowed me to become a full-time business owner, pay staff members, and make it possible for Handmade Seattle to reach people globally.
+
+Now it’s 2024. Amidst the layoffs a startling evolution is taking shape: [Handmade Meetups](/meetups) are growing like crazy. They've become a communal meatspace when there’s no conference. Next year, I'm planning to build upon Handmade Meetups as a serious platform: our very own meetup.com, but without the spying, ads and vendor lock-in. 
+
+Name your favorite city. Imagine traveling to Tokyo and finding a Handmade meetup happening nearby. New friends, cool projects, surprise job offers, conversations on software quality—anywhere in the world.
+
+**See You Soon**
+
+I’m looking forward to [Handmade Seattle](/seattle), rain or shine. I’ll keep you posted with more newsletters as we approach, including daily schedules, speaker slots, and invites to our private chat server.
+
+Your indie organizer,  
+Abner
+
+P.S. I’ve kept references to Majora’s Mask and ChocoVine to a minimum. Please expect a lot to slip through once Handmade Seattle kicks off. That's how I decompress.

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+---
+title: "Splitting from Handmade Network"
+meta_title: ""
+description: "Handmade Cities and Handmade Network are separating"
+date: 2025-02-01T12:00:00Z
+image: "/images/hmc/glass.jpg"
+categories: ["Press Release"]
+author: "Abner Coimbre"
+tags: ["meta", "hmc"]
+draft: false
+---
+
+Handmade Cities (HMC) and Handmade Network (HMN) are going their own ways.
+
+**Dear Handmade folks,**
+
+The title of this newsletter is eye-catching but the breakup between Handmade Cities (HMC) and Handmade Network (HMN) leadership was amicable in the end. However, I'm sure you have questions. I'll do my best to address the ones I've received in-person already!
+
+### Disagreements on Governance
+
+There's fundamental disagreements between the two organizations on directing the brand. Note that, legally speaking, we're separate entities. For better or worse the Handmade movement was already split into three hubs: 
+
+1. Handmade Hero, by Molly Rocket Inc.
+2. Handmade Network, managed by their own non-profit
+3. Handmade Cities, which is my own small business
+
+Therefore the divorce is pretty clean as it is. Any mention of collaborations between the two parties is no longer valid. For my part I wish them all the best with their newfound freedom. As original founder, I hope they prosper.
+
+That should cover the important details. You can talk to me if you require more context.
+
+### Implications for Community Members
+
+**No implications for you.** It is absurd to demand loyalties from *anyone*. You're welcome to flit between any community as you see fit; you should derive value from us without politics getting in the way.
+
+The majority HMC community comes from this [newsletter](https://handmadecities.com/news) and [meetups](https://handmadecities.com/meetups) mailing list. We also have an HMC [Discord](https://handmadecities.com/discord) for additional coordination of in-person events.
+
+### Handmade Cities Roadmap & Recordings
+
+What I said two newsletters ago about the roadmap [continues](https://handmadecities.com/news/hms-2024-my-honest-take/) to apply. Nothing has changed except that, as you can well imagine, we're getting a late start. What I wanted for January should now be happening during February. 
+
+I'm excited for you to access new conference recordings and I'm terribly sorry for the wait.
+
+### Terminal Click Ships This Weekend
+
+One funny outcome of the 2024 conference is that detractors argue Handmade Cities doesn't care about shipping software (even though we've had plenty of speakers who've shipped.) That we're focused exclusively on activism.
+
+First off, I stand by all my speakers and guests. They are excellent programmers in their own right and the majority of our audience agrees. Second, we can prove them wrong starting from the top; this weekend I'm shipping Terminal Click: a native desktop terminal that's killing the shell.
+
+We're in a closed beta first: Windows, Mac, and Linux users all welcome. **Handmade Boston attendees** (all tracks) have priority because I promised them access as a thank you for attending a lesser-known conference. Two ways to get in: 
+
+1. Email my other address (abner@terminal.click) with a request. Let me know which HMB you attended to verify (2023 or 2024)
+2. Visit the TC server at [terminal.click/discord](https://terminal.click/discord) and ping me there
+
+Software You Can Love ([Vancouver](https://softwareyoucanlove.ca/)) should also receive access, after I coordinate with the organizer. Anyone else that's interested can still message me and let me know why they're a good fit.
+
+### My Own Views
+
+In my haste to find some peace in the [last](https://handmadecities.com/news/hms-2024-clear-the-air/) newsletter, my personal values were obscured. Let's not forget them:
+
+- If we could wave a magic wand, I'd have the Handmade way be the ethos of every programmer
+
+- If we could wave a magic wand, I'd have indie devs and small software shops multiply like rabbits
+
+- If we could wave a magic wand, I'd have all of us (myself included) gain superb social and marketing skills
+
+- If we could wave a magic wand, I'd have tech workers join guilds or unions
+
+- If we could wave a magic wand, I'd erode corporate power
+
+Handmade Cities is about becoming a better programmer. For the next conferences I want 80% of content to be classic engineering presentations. However, the remaining 20% must incorporate discussions beyond programming, including the rights and well-being of tech workers (e.g. those who were laid off in droves.) As an attendee that doesn't mean you'll agree with everything we say, of course.
+
+With this official 80/20 split if Handmade Seattle has ten talks that means two of them won't be about pure software. You've been warned. In upcoming news I'll discuss the revamped submission process to ensure we represent as much of the audience as possible.
+
+### Personal Website
+
+It's [abner.page](https://abner.page) from now on. It's not currently pointing anywhere; I'll resurrect everything soon enough.
+
+If you're wondering what happened to **abnercoimbre.com** I forgot to set auto-renew and now someone's squatting it. Crazier things occurred during the online drama. It's part of the job I guess, though I can't wait for local meetups to keep growing. 
+
+The more of us communicate in meatspace, the better.
+
+Your independent organizer,<br>Abner Coimbre

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+        class: "btn bg-green-500"
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+        class: "btn bg-red-700"
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+        class: "btn meetups-bg"
+        icon_only: true
+        icon: "fa-brands fa-twitch"
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+        icon_only: true
+        icon: "fa-brands fa-youtube"
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+    icon: "fa fa-gift pl-2"
+    class: "btn bg-red-700 dark:bg-red-700 dark:text-white hover:bg-red-800 mt-6 text-white"
 
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+          subtitle_class: ""
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+          subtitle_class: ""
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+          subtitle_class: ""
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+          subtitle_class: ""
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+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "Project Salarybot"
+          time: "4:15 PM"
+          subtitle: "Demo"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "Job Booths"
+          time: "4:30 PM"
+          subtitle: "Announcements"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "End of Day 1"
+          time: "5:00 PM"
+          subtitle: ""
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+      - title: "Day 2"
+        date: "Thu Nov 21st, 2024"
+        title_class: "text-dark dark:text-white"
+        top_text: ""
+        top_text_class: "dark:text-white"
+        bottom_text: ""
+        bottom_text_class: ""
+        events:
+        - title: "Registration"
+          time: "9:00 AM"
+          subtitle: "Ticket scanning at the lobby"
+          modal_target: ""
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "A shining palace built upon the sand"
+          time: "10:00 AM"
+          subtitle: "Devine Lu Linvega"
+          title_class: ""
+          modal_target: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "Democratizing Software"
+          time: "11:00 AM"
+          subtitle: "Wryl"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "Lunch Break"
+          time: "12:00 PM"
+          subtitle: "'Best Of' Re-broadcasts"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "Half-Edge"
+          time: "1:30 PM"
+          subtitle: "Demo"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "6502 The Spreadsheet"
+          time: "1:45 PM"
+          subtitle: "Demo"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "Proficiency Patterns & Play"
+          time: "2:00 PM"
+          subtitle: "Tomas Diaz"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "Programming is Practice Problem Solving"
+          time: "3:00 PM"
+          subtitle: "Elizabeth Baumel"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "Way of Rhea"
+          time: "4:00 PM"
+          subtitle: "Demo"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "Whitebox Systems"
+          time: "4:15 PM"
+          subtitle: "Demo"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "HYTRADBOI"
+          time: "4:30 PM"
+          subtitle: "Indie Conferences like HMS"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "End of Day 2"
+          time: "5:00 PM"
+          subtitle: ""
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+      - title: "Day 3"
+        date: "Fri Nov 22nd, 2024"
+        title_class: "text-dark dark:text-white"
+        top_text: ""
+        top_text_class: "dark:text-white"
+        bottom_text: ""
+        bottom_text_class: ""
+        events:
+        - title: "MoPop Mueseum"
+          time: "11:00 AM"
+          subtitle: "@ Seattle Center"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "Flatstick Pub"
+          time: "2:00 PM"
+          subtitle: "@ South Lake Union"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+        - title: "After Party"
+          time: "7:00 PM"
+          subtitle: "@ Disclosed in Private Chat Server"
+          title_class: ""
+          subtitle_class: ""
+          link: ""
+
     img_grid:
       title: ""
       title_class: "text-center"
@@ -97,7 +336,7 @@ features:
         - title: "Andrew Kelley"
           title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
           subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-4"
-          subtitle: "Present of [Zig](https://ziglang.org/) Software Foundation"
+          subtitle: "President of [Zig](https://ziglang.org/) Software Foundation"
           img: "/images/people/andrew-kelley.jpg"
           modal_target: "andrew"
         - title: "Devine Lu Linvega"
@@ -115,14 +354,14 @@ features:
         - title: "Kagi Search"
           title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
           subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-2"
-          subtitle: "Humanize the Web"
-          img: "/images/people/kagi_square.webp"
+          subtitle: "Job Booth"
+          img: "/images/companies/kagi_square.webp"
           modal_target: "kagi"
         - title: "Meese Engine"
           title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
           subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-2"
           subtitle: "Minecraft-like [engine](https://handmade.network/p/548/meese-engine/) for Gamecube, Wii & Dreamcast"
-          img: "/images/people/meese_15.png"
+          img: "/images/demos/meese_15.png"
           modal_target: "meese"
         - title: "Project Salarybot"
           title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
@@ -139,7 +378,7 @@ features:
         - title: "Elizabeth Baumel"
           title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
           subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-2"
-          subtitle: "Senior Graphics Programmer"
+          subtitle: "Lead Rendering Engineer"
           img: "/images/people/baumel.jpg"
           modal_target: "elizabeth"
         - title: "Mason Remaley"
@@ -157,15 +396,45 @@ features:
         - title: "Beyond the Folders"
           title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
           subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-2"
-          subtitle: "Inside [Disk Voyager](https://diskvoyager.com)"
-          img: "/images/podcasts/disk_voyager_screenshot.jpg"
-          modal_target: "voyager"
+          subtitle: "Inside [File Pilot](https://diskvoyager.com)"
+          img: "/images/podcasts/file_pilot_screenshot.png"
+          modal_target: "fpilot"
         - title: "fred"
           title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
           subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-2"
           subtitle: "An editor from the ground up"
           img: "/images/demos/fred-1.png"
           modal_target: "editor"
+        - title: "Whitebox Systems"
+          title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
+          subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-2"
+          subtitle: "Watch how your code behaves as you write it"
+          img: "/images/demos/whitebox.png"
+          modal_target: "whitebox"
+        - title: "Tomas Diaz"
+          title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
+          subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-2"
+          subtitle: "Principal Engineer at KCSE"
+          img: "/images/people/diaz.jpg"
+          modal_target: "diaz"
+        - title: "KCSE"
+          title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
+          subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-2"
+          subtitle: "Job Booth"
+          img: "/images/companies/kcse.png"
+          modal_target: "kcse"
+        - title: "6502 The Spreadsheet"
+          title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
+          subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-2"
+          subtitle: "Instructions with actions completely unrolled"
+          img: "/images/demos/6502_spreadsheet_1.png"
+          modal_target: "spreadsheet"
+        - title: "HYTRADBOI"
+          title_class: "text-center text-2xl mt-2"
+          subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg mb-2"
+          subtitle: "Indie conference [inspired](https://www.scattered-thoughts.net/writing/why-start-a-new-database-conference#funding) by Handmade Seattle"
+          img: "/images/companies/hytradboi.webp"
+          modal_target: "hytradboi"
         - title: "Job Booth"
           title_class: "text-center text-white text-2xl mt-2"
           subtitle_class: "text-center text-lg text-white mb-4"
@@ -258,10 +527,9 @@ modals:
     id: "billy"
     title: "Creator of [Animal Well](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygL8eqX12MQ)"
     title_class: "text-white"
-    content: "Coming soon."
+    content: "**Postponed for 2025**<br><br>Good problems for Handmade: Animal Well is nominated for awards at *multiple* big shows--The Golden Joystick Awards and Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards<br><br>Abner and Billy tried to make this work until the last minute, but in the end there were simply too many scheduling conflicts. **Billy's agreed to be keynote speaker for 2025.**<br><br>Our conference continues to have heavy hitters and awe-inspiring presentations. However, if a ticket holder feels wronged by this cancellation, email Abner to discuss refunds: abner@handmadecities.com"
     content_class: "text-white"
-    img: "/images/cities-light-mode.png"
-    img_dark: "/images/cities-dark-mode-row.png" 
+    img: "/images/modals/bunnies.png"
   - active: true
     id: "other"
     title: "devon was here"
@@ -272,7 +540,7 @@ modals:
     id: "anniversary"
     title: "The Next Ten Years"
     title_class: "text-white"
-    content: ""
+    content: "**Where's Handmade Headed Now?**<br><br>Partners in crime Abner Coimbre and [Ben Visness](https://handmade.network/about) celebrate the history of the Handmade community and then reveal the vision for the movement as it matures and enters its second decade."
     content_class: "text-white"
   - active: true
     id: "allen"
@@ -283,9 +551,10 @@ modals:
     content_class: "text-white"
   - active: true
     id: "freya"
-    title: "Demo"
+    title: "Half-Edge"
     title_class: "text-white"
-    content: "Coming soon."
+    img: "/images/modals/half-edge.png"
+    content: "A modern 3D modeling tool designed for game developers"
     content_class: "text-white"
   - active: true
     id: "meese"
@@ -317,7 +586,7 @@ modals:
     img: "/images/modals/100r.png"
   - active: true
     id: "elizabeth"
-    title: "Talk"
+    title: "Programming is Practice Problem Solving"
     title_class: "text-white"
     content: "Coming soon."
     content_class: "text-white"
@@ -327,6 +596,12 @@ modals:
     title_class: "text-white"
     content: "**Fast, Flexible, and Simple Rendering in Vulkan**<br><br>When you read about Vulkan in online forums, a common refrain is: \"It’s over complicated, it’s engineered to only be useful for big companies with big teams making big AAA engines, it’s a terrible place to start graphics programming…\"<br><br>People seem to feel similarly about the other modern graphics APIs as well. Are they correct? Are they missing something? Where should small teams working on renderers focus their efforts?<br><br>This talk will answer these questions, and in doing so, dissect what makes a good API and why."
     content_class: "text-white"
+  - active: true
+    id: "diaz"
+    title: "Proficiency Patterns & Play"
+    title_class: "text-white"
+    content: "**Bootstrapping a technical career**<br><br>What does success mean as a software engineer and what role does formal education have? This talk is about one trajectory from novice to principal.<br><br>Through examining various technical challenges across naval architecture, search and rescue and point cloud compression, we’ll follow a series of events to attempt to uncover the patterns and principles that can lead to success or dead ends.<br><br>There isn’t one-size fits all but a hope that this talk provides actionable strategies and a few technical insights across a range of fields."
+    content_class: "text-white"
   - active: true
     id: "rhea"
     title: "Way of Rhea"
@@ -334,6 +609,20 @@ modals:
     content: "**Hard puzzles, forgiving mechanics, and a custom engine!**<br><br>Way of Rhea is a puzzle [game](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1110620/Way_of_Rhea/) with hard puzzles, but forgiving mechanics. In this demo, the game’s developer Mason Remaley chats about his experience working on the game while playing through some of the puzzles the game has to offer."
     content_class: "text-white"
     img: "/images/demos/way-of-rhea.png"
+  - active: true
+    id: "spreadsheet"
+    title: "6502 The Spreadsheet"
+    title_class: "text-white"
+    content: "All 6502 instructions with their actions completely unrolled so you don't have to pick through detailed documentation to understand what they do or how to emulate them accurately."
+    content_class: "text-white"
+    img: "/images/demos/6502_spreadsheet_2.png"
+  - active: true
+    id: "hytradboi"
+    title: "HYTRADBOI"
+    title_class: "text-white"
+    content: "As our conference ends, Abner will promote indie conferences that are like Handmade Seattle with [HYTRADBOI](https://hytradboi.com) at the forefront.<br><br>Its [organizer](https://www.scattered-thoughts.net/) Jamie Brandon will be in attendance!"
+    content_class: "text-white"
+    img: ""
   - active: true
     id: "editor"
     title: "fred"
@@ -342,10 +631,18 @@ modals:
     content_class: "text-white"
     img: "/images/demos/fred-2.png"
   - active: true
-    id: "voyager"
+    id: "whitebox"
+    title: "WhiteBox Systems"
+    title_class: "text-white"
+    content: "WhiteBox compiles, runs & debugs the code you’re working on to give instant feedback side-by-side with your favourite editor.<br><br>Whitebox is the #1 recurring demo every year at Handmade Seattle."
+    content_class: "text-white"
+    img: ""
+  - active: true
+    id: "fpilot"
     title: "Exclusive Podcast"
     title_class: "text-white"
-    content: "Coming soon."
+    img: "/images/modals/file-pilot.png"
+    content: "Formerly known as Disk Voyager, File Pilot&trade; was the most popular conference demo from last year. Why? What makes this file explorer so special?<br><br>Tune-in to learn about this strange phenomenon from the creator himself, with deep dives into how it was all programmed from scratch."
     content_class: "text-white"
   - active: true
     id: "andrew"
@@ -367,27 +664,34 @@ modals:
     title: "High quality search results with no ads or tracking."
     img: "/images/modals/kagi_pbc.png"
     title_class: "text-white"
-    content: "[Kagi](https://kagi.com/welcome) is the only premium search engine where YOU are the customer. No ads. No tracking. No compromise. Just pure, powerful search.<br><br>Lauded by many as the way search used to be in the 'good old days.' There's no ads, tracking, or algorithm tracking your habits&mdash;we give you classic results and your own tools to filter, boost and ersonalize the results yourself."
+    content: "[Kagi](https://kagi.com/welcome) is the only premium search engine where YOU are the customer. No ads. No tracking. No compromise. Just pure, powerful search.<br><br>Lauded by many as the way search used to be in the 'good old days.' There's no ads, tracking, or algorithm tracking your habits&mdash;we give you classic results and your own tools to filter, boost and ersonalize the results yourself.<br><br>Humanize the web."
+    content_class: "text-white"
+  - active: true
+    id: "kcse"
+    title: "Science & Engineering Consulting Firm"
+    img: "/images/modals/kcse_modeling.jpg"
+    title_class: "text-white"
+    content: "Karagozian & Case, Inc. (K&C) is an internationally recognized science and engineering consulting firm founded in 1945. K&C supports a broad range of clients across different sections of defense, transportation, manufacture, aerospace, energy, and construction industries, for technically challenging and complex problems."
     content_class: "text-white"
   - active: true
     id: "vaults"
     title: "No Vaults"
     img: ""
     title_class: "text-white text-center"
-    content: "**Download conference recordings straight from Vimeo**<br><br>We polish and publish presentations to our [Media Page](/media).<br><br>You can freely watch or download Handmade Seattle recordings under a Creative Commons license. ([CC BY NC-ND](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en))"
+    content: "**Download conference recordings straight from us.** We polish and [publish](/media) all presentations under a Creative Commons [license](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en)."
     content_class: "text-white"
   - active: true
     id: "live"
     title: "Live Streaming"
     img: "/images/nystrom.webp"
     title_class: "text-white"
-    content: "**High-quality experience for the online track**<br><br>Our technical producer, Phil Homan, works alongside Seattle Center A/V staff to stream all our presentations live.<br>**Stream is free, chat server is not.**<br><br>Handmade Seattle streams for free at [handmadecities.com](https://handmadecities.com/) and our [Twitch](https://twitch.tv/abnercoimbre) channel as backup. VODs are made available immediately.<br><br>All the actual chatter, however, occurs on the private chat server—you’ll want a ticket for that!"
+    content: "**High-quality experience for the online track**<br>Our technical producer, Phil Homan, works alongside Seattle Center A/V staff to stream all our presentations live.<br><br>**Stream is free, chat server is not**<br>Handmade Seattle streams for free at [handmadecities.com](https://handmadecities.com/) and our [Twitch](https://twitch.tv/abnercoimbre) and [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@handmadecities) channels. VODs are made available immediately.<br><br>All the actual chatter, however, occurs on the private chat server—you’ll want a ticket for that!"
     content_class: "text-white"
   - active: true
     id: "chat"
     title: "Private Chat Server"
     img: "/images/modals/hmc_revolt_screenshot.png"
     title_class: "text-white"
-    content: "**Self-hosted to protect your data**<br>Attendees communicate at [chat.handmadecities.com](https://chat.handmadecities.com/) thanks to the open-source [Revolt](https://revolt.chat/) platform.<br><br>**Online attendees are first-class citizens**<br>During Q&A all audience questions are sourced from the chat server, whether you’re at the venue or watching the stream from a Japanese temple.<br><br>**Chat moderation done right**<br>During the event we have a moderator to keep the environment fun yet professional."
+    content: "**Self-hosted to protect your data**<br>Attendees communicate at [chat.handmadecities.com](https://chat.handmadecities.com/) thanks to the open-source [Revolt](https://revolt.chat/) platform.<br><br>**Online attendees are first-class citizens**<br>During Q&A all audience questions are sourced from chat: whether you’re at the venue or watching the live-stream from a Japanese temple.<br><br>**Chat moderation done right**<br>During the event we have a moderator to keep the [environment](https://handmade.network/communication-guidelines) fun yet professional."
     content_class: "text-white"
 ---

content/english/tickets/index.md

@@ -6,16 +6,17 @@ draft: false
 layout: "tickets"
 
 features:
-  - title: "Tickets"
-    title_class: "text-center text-white mt-8"
+  - title: "Conference Tickets"
+    title_class: "text-center text-white mt-2 md:mt-8 lg:mt-8 xl:mt-8 2xl:mt-8"
     side: "center"
     content_class: "mt-16 pt-0 pb-0 text-white"
-    image: "/images/hmc/cities-light-mode.svg"
+    image: "/images/hmc/cities-dark-mode.svg"
     bg_img: 
       parallax: true
       img: "/images/devon_starfield.png"
       end_img: "/images/software-15.png"
       end_img_class: "relative h-96 bg-contain bg-bottom bg-repeat-x"
+    description_class: "mt-4 mb-20"
     description: |
       Handmade Seattle is a fully-hybrid conference, and both physical and online tickets are available. Buying a ticket supports the conference and gains you access to the private chat server used for speaker Q&A, the virtual job fair, and more.
     tickets:
@@ -79,7 +80,7 @@ features:
             name_class: "seattle-color"
             price_class: "text-green-500"
             price: "349"
-            original_price: "399"
+            original_price: "$399"
             features_class: "text-white"
             button:
               title: "Register"

layouts/_default/under_construction.html

@@ -1,6 +1,13 @@
 {{ define "main" }}
 <div class="bg-[url('/images/devon_starfield.png')] bg-cover min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center">
   <div class="text-4xl font-bold text-white">
+    <figure class="flex justify-center items-center">
+          {{ $constructionBanner := "/images/under-construction.svg" }}
+          {{ if .Params.Image }}
+            {{ $constructionBanner = .Params.Image }}
+          {{ end }}
+          {{ partial "image" (dict "Src" $constructionBanner "Alt" "Banner" "Class" "w-1/3 h-1/3" ) }}
+    </figure>
       <h1 class="text-white">Under Construction</h1>
       <p class="text-lg text-white text-center">We're actively working on this bit!</p>
   </div>

layouts/_default/year_page.html

@@ -9,22 +9,27 @@
       {{ end }}
 
       <div class="container relative mx-auto" style="z-index: 12;">
+        {{ if .live_banner }}
+        {{ partial "components/live_banner.html" . }}
+        {{ end }}
+
         <div class="row justify-center">
           {{ if not .hide_banner_img }}
           <div class="col-12">
             {{ partial "image" (dict "Src" .image "Alt" "Banner image" "Loading" "eager" "Class" "mx-auto lg:!max-w-[800px]" "DisplayXL" "800x" ) }}
           </div>
           {{ end }}
-          
 
           {{ if .triple_section }}
           {{ partial "components/triple_section.html" . }}
           {{ end }}
 
           <div class="lg:col-7 md:col-9 mb-8 text-center">
+            {{ if not .hide_title_after_banner }}
             <h1 class="mb-8 text-h2 lg:-texth2">
               {{ .title | markdownify }}
             </h1>
+            {{ end }}
             <p class="mb-8 text-white">
               {{ .content | markdownify }}
             </p>

layouts/index.html

@@ -9,6 +9,12 @@
             {{ partial "image" (dict "Src" .image "Alt" "Banner image" "Loading" "eager" "Class" "mx-auto lg:!max-w-[800px]" "DisplayXL" "800x" ) }}
           </div>
           {{ end }}
+
+          {{ if .live_banner }}
+          <div class="container relative mx-auto">
+          {{ partial "components/live_banner.html" . }}
+          </div>
+          {{ end }}
           
           {{ if .triple_section}}
             {{ partial "components/triple_section" . }}

layouts/media/section.html

@@ -1,4 +1,12 @@
 {{ define "main" }}
+    {{ if .Params.Image }}
+      <figure class="flex justify-center items-center">
+          {{ partial "image" (dict "Src" .Params.Image "Alt" "Banner" "Class" "w-1/4 h-1/4" ) }}
+      </figure>
+    {{ end }}
+    <br>
+    <div>
+    </div>
   <section class="mb-8">
     <div class="container flex flex-col gap-5">
       {{ $sections := slice . }}

layouts/media/single.html

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
         </div>
         <div class="flex flex-col gap-5 lg:w-1/3">
           <div class="dark:text-white content-container content">
-            {{ .Content }}
+            {{ or .Content .Params.description }}
           </div>
 
           {{ $hasGoodSpeaker := false }}