This is the website of zachary cohen (zacharyc). The name coming from the old unix idea of creating a username with first name and last initial. I’ve been using it is since the start of my career, nearly two decades ago.
This website contains information about me and my interests. Blog posts will rang in topic including the following:
Software Engineering
Acroyoga
Cheerleading
Photography
Dogs
New Years Resolutions
Science Topics
Opinions
Most posts are relatively brief, but every once in a while I’ll dive into a topic. I also have a list of my projects.
I will be updating the content of this site as regularly as I can.
Thread and Twine
Some of you may or may not know about my side hobby: Zack’s Packs and Gear Repair. Through this hobby, I have learned a lot over the past couple of years. While I’m still at the beginning of this quest for knowledge about sewing and creating, there are a couple of things I’ve learned.
I use mostly Tex 70 Thread, which is called size 69. This was the thread used in the course I took at Sterling Continuing Education, and it is still the thread I use most commonly....
Britta on Athletic Brewing
Recently, my mentor and friend Britta was selected as a spotlight ambassador for the Athletic Brewing brand.
You can see her spotlight here.
I’m particularly honored that her cover photo was taken during a shoot I did with Britta. Thank you, Britta, for using the photo.
For those of you who have yet to hear of Athletic Brewing, it is a non-alcoholic beer (it has a very small percentage) that people can consume that is tasty like beer but without the same alcohol level....
Cheerleading Rules and Safety
I have been involved with the sport of cheerleading since 1996. It has been a LONG stint with the sport. I started coaching in 2004, working for Liberty Cheer Institute (LCI) in Broomall, PA. Since the beginning of my coaching experience, I have had a certification attached to my name. Initially, it was AACCA (American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators). Then, when working with All Star, I had a USASF (U....
Paying for Versions or Subscriptions?
As someone who writes and uses software, I’m often on the fence about how software should be priced. There are programs that are priced per version and those that come with a subscription. There is even a new class of software that is subscribed for updates, but if your update subscription ends, you can still use the latest version of the software you have.
Software is a tricky business, and pricing it is hard....
Burger Bender Roundup
Newport Burger Bender 2024 is over, and I am sick of burgers. Over the past week, I tried ten options from restaurants on the Island. While some were offered off the island, there was plenty closer by that kept me busy. After trying so many burgers, I am at a loss for how some of my friends have tried more. I’m sick of burgers and will be shocked if I have another in the upcoming weeks....