𝕿𝖊𝖈𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖘 Bulletin for Thursday, April 06, 2023 ┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅ Generated Fri 7 Apr 02:40:41 BST 2023 Created by Dr. Roy Schestowitz (𝚛𝚘𝚢 (at) 𝚜𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚣 (dot) 𝚌𝚘𝚖) Full hyperlinks for navigation omitted but are fully available in the originals The corresponding HTML versions are at 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔.𝒐𝒓𝒈 Latest in 𝒉𝒕𝒕𝒑://𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔.𝒐𝒓𝒈/𝒕𝒙𝒕 and older bulletins can be found at 𝒉𝒕𝒕𝒑://𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔.𝒐𝒓𝒈/𝒕𝒙𝒕-𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 Full IPFS index in 𝒉𝒕𝒕𝒑://𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔.𝒐𝒓𝒈/𝒊𝒑𝒇𝒔 and as plain text in 𝒉𝒕𝒕𝒑://𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔.𝒐𝒓𝒈/𝒊𝒑𝒇𝒔/𝒕𝒙𝒕 Gemini index for the day: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/04/06/ ╒═══════════════════ 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐒 ════════════════════════════════════╕ Previous bulletins in IPFS (past 21 days, in chronological order): QmUUYcWLk17SXhvNzycR7MpECHasi3J8t7VwM6z61dv2nu QmaqjhzvekN5WBAZaYzr8Ucqunzwi6SteXSx86yMNoVSdE QmVAyUDY1iWf4k82n58GPxWfdrRqQTnHSjtuTttFsnydYx QmeRe31Nm7EfUFp5BxGk2dZMjnuxLERAkHyreVL6meDH84 QmQeFJQZ3HkPF4nR4UnfSSDua2yuQG5R4xeL62uWkCNiCG 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═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at http://techrights.org/2023/04/06/battistelli-and-campinos-versus-eu/#comments Gemini version at gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/04/06/battistelli-and-campinos-versus-eu/ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 04.06.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ [Meme]_UPC/ICC:_London_is_in_Manhattan,_Let’s_Get_the_Unitary_Patent_System Rollin’!⠀✐ Posted in Europe, Patents at 6:04 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇Trump_Bill_Signing:_Klaus_Grabinski_and_Vlad_will_acquit_me⦈ To some people, a court is just a “political office” and they_conveniently disregard_rulings_from_judges (since_the_beginning, in the EPO’s case, as if obeying courts is optional) Summary: The EPO‘s very own kangaroo court is said to be scheduled for June, but any sane person knows that it’s both illegal and unconstitutional, certainly in violation of several conventions (not that Benoît_Battistelli and António_Campinos ever let German law, the European Patent Convention etc. get in their way); the European Union (EU) will be a causality of such forceful introduction of an illegal court system (emboldening EU critics/sceptics) , which puts Battistelli and Campinos in the same class as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin (Battistelli_and_Campinos_also_funded_Belarus — a fact they want to_distract_from) ⡄⠸⣿⣿⡄⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠈⣿⣿⡄⢀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠸⣿⣿⣿⠀⠘⢿⣿⣷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣇⠀⣿⣿⡇⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣇⠀⣸⣿⣧⣤⣤⣶⣶⣶⣶⣦⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢹⣿⣿⠀⠀⠈⢿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣷⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣇⠀⣿⣿⣇⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⡤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠈⢿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣿⠀⢸⣿⣿⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⣿⡀⠀⠀⠀⠘⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣿⡇⠀⣿⣿⡆⢻⣿⣿⣿⢟⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣿⣧⠀⣿⣿⡇⢸⣿⣿⣿⣺⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣿⣿⠀⢸⣿⣿⠀⣿⣿⣿⡟⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠿⠿⠛⠋⠙⢿⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣀⡤⠀⠀⠀ ⣿⣿⡇⠈⣿⣿⡆⢻⣿⣿⣿⣗⣿⠿⢿⣿⡿⠟⠉⣀⣀⣀⣾⣦⣴⣶⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⣠⣤⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀ ⢻⣿⣷⠀⢻⣿⡇⢸⣿⣿⣟⠁⠈⢀⣼⣿⣿⣿⣯⣭⣾⡿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣀⣤⣴⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡏⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠘⣿⣿⡄⠸⣿⣿⠈⣿⣿⣿⣶⣤⣿⣿⣿⣏⠛⠻⣿⡿⢁⠉⠛⣩⣜⣿⣯⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⡀⠿⠿⡇⣀⣋⣩⣶⣿⣿⣿⣦⣟⡛⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣿⠿⠿⠟⠛⢿⡿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠟⠛⠛⠛⠻⠟⠛⠛⠁⠀⠀⠈⠈⠹⣾⠉⠙⠿⡿⠿⢇⢂⣈⣩⣥⣤⣬⠇⠀⠀⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣦⢠⠤⣤⣆⣴⡖⠴⣄⣠⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣬⣭⣭⣭⡭⢩⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣽⣿⣿⣦⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⠄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢦⡀⠀⠀⠀⠙⠛⠛⠋⠙⠛⡁⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢟⣿⣾⠿⡟⢻⣛⣿⣿⣶⣝⢿⣿⢿⣿⣿⡟⠛⠿⣋⢀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⡜⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠻⣦⣄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢰⣧⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣿⣿⣿⣻⣭⣉⣽⢿⢿⣿⣿⢸⣯⣷⣽⣾⣼⣧⣶⣿⣾⣧⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠙⢿⣷⣦⣤⣤⣴⣿⢿⡄⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⡻⡉⢻⡿⣿⣿⣿⠥⢼⠭⣶⠖⠛⣿⢏⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢿⣿⡿⠉⠙⡀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣲⣽⣶⣶⣿⣯⣟⡿⠶⠾⠾⠿⣛⣛⡿⢌⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣴⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠻⣧⣶⠔⣖⡀⢱⣦⣉⠻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣯⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡷⡰⢸⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡹⡻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⢿⣄⠀⣧⠀⢿⣿⣷⣤⡙⠻⠟⢛⣿⣿⣿⠻⢿⣿⡛⠛⠺⠿⠿⠛⠿⠟⠓⠚⠋⢸⣿⣿⠀⠉⠙⠻⠿⠷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠏⠋⠀⠀⣈⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣄⠀⠿⠿⠇⠀⠀⠈⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⠠⠀⠀⠀⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣀⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠀⠀⠒⠋⠿⠿⣿⣿⣿⢻⣿⣿⣿ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 132 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at http://techrights.org/2023/04/06/desktop-operating-system-market-share-united-states-of-america/#comments Gemini version at gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/04/06/desktop-operating-system-market-share-united-states-of-america/ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 04.06.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ United_States:_GNU/Linux_Up_to_11%_in_Desktops/Laptops,_Windows_Down_to_53%⠀✐ Posted in America, GNU/Linux, Microsoft, Windows at 4:24 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz Another thing Microsoft would rather not be mentioned (the press is bribed to talk about some worthless chaffbot 24/7) 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇Desktop_Operating_System_Market_Share_United_States_Of America⦈_ Summary: As can be seen above (latest_data), Windows has barely even a majority market 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═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at http://techrights.org/2023/04/06/epo-severely-understaffed/#comments Gemini version at gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/04/06/epo-severely-understaffed/ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 04.06.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ EPO_Staff_Union:_The_Most_Experienced_Patent_Examiners_Are_Leaving_in_Droves, Office_Severely_Understaffed⠀✐ Posted in Europe, Patents at 5:36 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇_SUEPO:_A_State_Of_Affairs⦈_ Summary: SUEPO’s new publication, “A State Of Affairs”, is a shocking reminder that the EPO can collapse some time soon due to not only misguided leadership but deeply corrupt officials who rely on nepotism and bribes to delay/stall accountability “Dear colleagues,” the Staff Union of the EPO (SUEPO) wrote today. “In this State of Affairs, we briefly reflect on what will happen, what our administration should be doing vs. what it is doing.” “We hope that our administration will observe the facts and starts looking at the longer-term sustainability of the office.” For 13 years (almost) Benoît_Battistelli and António_Campinos turned the EPO into not just a laughing stock but a serial violator of laws, conventions (including the EPC), and constitutions. The emergence of European_software patents is a result of patent_bubbles_imploding and many examiners won’t tolerate it anymore. Many have left for years and a lot more will leave, creating a vacuum in required skills, enraging_top_applicants. Here’s the paper from SUEPO: INTERNATIONALE GEWERKSCHAFT IM EUROPÄISCHEN PATENTAMT STAFF UNION OF THE EUROPEAN PATENT OFFICE UNION SYNDICALE DE L’OFFICE EUROPEEN DES BREVETS 6 April 2023 su23014cp – 0.2.1/1.3.1/4.4 § A state of affairs⠀➾ What will happen - EPO staff will grow older; - A quick glance at our demographics pyramid1 shows that soon enough we will see 200+, even 300+ colleagues – the most experienced ones – leave the EPO every year; - There is no indication against the long-term trend in patent filings which has always been onwards and upwards2, even if the short-term variations may seem random. What should be happening - The EPO should let the colleagues do their work3, offer them a pleasant working environment4 and a career5 worthy of that name; - The EPO should have been recruiting at a rate that is commensurate with the number of people that will be leaving in a few years from now – especially in DG1 which is responsible for the core business and yet is severely understaffed – if we want to have some time to transfer knowledge; - The EPO should streamline the activities of all DG’s towards the main task of the Office: granting (and refusing) patents according to the EPC. What is happening - Even if production targets would remain the same in the future, productivity targets are necessarily going up with the dwindling numbers of staff actually doing the work3; - Our targets for recruitment in DG1 are an order of magnitude too low for examiners – and the administration isn’t even willing to look to recruit formalities. Recruitment on both fronts should have started years ago. The administration keeps on relying on internal transfers, which amounts to digging a hole to fill _____________ 1 2021 EPO Social Report – Age histogram is on page 9 2 CSC Paper: depletion of the workforce – failure to recruit 3 CSC Publication: Quality paper 4 CSC Publication of a submission by an anonymous drafter 5 CSC Publications: Rewards 2022 – 5 parts ===================================================================== another one. And – mainly thanks to the 5-year contracts – the administration struggles to reach even these too-low recruitment targets; - At the same time, the administration keeps on sprinkling new (director) posts across all other DG’s6, instead of recruiting in DG1; - It appears that Production is now the top priority, directors and even the COO are apparently being brought back to the production line7. The impact on quality remains to be seen – a topic EPO users seem particularly concerned about at the moment8; - BTT is pushing people out of their offices and into a de- personalised one-fits-all working environment that few colleagues appreciate – early implementation appears to be chaotic to say the least9; - The 2023 rewards exercise will see a further real decrease in the number of colleagues that will get to see any kind of a step forward in their career10. Conclusion We invite the EPO to observe the facts and change course as soon as possible: the Administrative Council might be pushing for “green in June”, but our senior management should be looking at the longer-term sustainability of the office by: - ensuring appropriate workforce replacement and in-depth knowledge transfer, - focus on quality in order to keep the EPO’s competitive edge and - managing personnel as a precious resource rather than a liability. Your SUEPO Team _____________ 6 CSC Report on the GCC meeting of (i.a.) 08/02/2023 – GCC/DOC 01/ 2023 – reorganisations 7 LSCTH Publication: All Hands on Deck 8 Stuttgarter Zeitung; RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland 9 CSC Publication: BTT – a divisive exercise 10 CSC Publication: 2023 Rewards Exercise This coming_weekend_we'll_revisit_the_EPO's_attempts_to_silence_us_with_legal threats (can’t help themselves, can they?), joined by Team UPC, which basically acts like the Italian Mafia. Is Milan part of the UK yet? After Brexit and all? 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(ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at http://techrights.org/2023/04/06/twitter-is-rogue/#comments Gemini version at gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/04/06/twitter-is-rogue/ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 04.06.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Leave_Twitter_Now⠀✐ Posted in Deception at 11:52 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇Twitter_is_rogue⦈_ Summary: Twitter ‘addiction’ (or FOMO, or sometimes people’s wrong belief/ intuition that their social life/popularity is the sum total of their Twitter “followers”) has thus far prevented more people from leaving; what else do they need to see before realising that it’s time to leave? MAKE no mistake about it. The “shitshow” or the “dumpster fire” that Twitter has become since the takeover is miles worse than the Twitter I left completely over a year ago (I had left years_earlier_to_a_lesser_degree). I didn’t envision it would (just months later) be taken over by a pot-smoking fraud who replaces the logo with a meme, manipulates the algorithms to boost the ego of people who pay him, and so on and so on… “Social control media is worse than a waste of time.”The number of scandalous moves is too great to recall or itemise offhand. We’ve added links to document most of these (Daily Links) and if anyone still believes things will improve in that platform, then one must be smoking the same stuff this guy does. Leave Twitter. The sooner, the better. 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All users of the 6.2 kernel series must upgrade. The updated 6.2.y git tree can be found at: git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/ stable/linux-stable.git linux-6.2.y and can be browsed at the normal kernel.org git web browser: https://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/ linux-s... thanks, greg k-h o § Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ Linux Links ☛ Best_Free_and_Open_Source_Graphical_SSH Frontends⠀⇛ SSH or Secure Shell is a cryptographic network protocol for operating network services securely over an unsecured network. Typical applications include remote command-line, login, and remote command execution, but any network service can be secured with SSH. SSH was designed as a replacement for Telnet and for unsecured remote shell protocols such as the Berkeley rsh and the related rlogin and rexec protocols. Those protocols send information, notably passwords, in plaintext, rendering them susceptible to interception and disclosure using packet analysis. The encryption used by SSH is intended to provide confidentiality and integrity of data over an unsecured network, such as the Internet. o § Instructionals/Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ What_Does_sudo_apt-get_update_Command_do_in_Ubuntu?⠀⇛ Are you new to the Linux operating system and wondering what most commands do? Especially the command “sudo apt-get update” is used in almost every tutorial you find online. If that is the case, you are in the right place. This guide will teach you the purpose and use of the sudo apt-get update command in Ubuntu/Linux. # ⚓ How_to_install_boto3_on_Amazon_Linux_2_–_AWS_EC2?⠀⇛ Boto3 is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) provided Python software development kit (SDK) for building applications and making them communicate with various AWS services such as Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, Amazon DynamoDB, and more. It helps developers easily create, configure, and manage AWS services for automating tasks and building more complex applications using AWS infrastructure. It further provides a wide range of features and functionality, including easy-to-use APIs, error handling, pagination, and support for both synchronous and asynchronous operations. # ⚓ Beebom ☛ How_to_Reboot_Linux_System_(6_Methods)⠀⇛ Linux users often take pride in the fact that they don’t need to reboot their system often, unlike Windows. However, sometimes in order for the changes to take place after a major software update, you may need to reboot even a Linux system. In addition to applying changes after an update, rebooting a system is also a highly effective solution to solve various issues. When you reboot the system, all running programs are removed from the primary memory as the Linux system is shutdown, and the initial boot-up process is followed from the scratch. But, rebooting a Linux system is quite different as compared to its counterparts. In this article, we will share command line and GUI methods for how to reboot your Linux system. # ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ How_to_List_All_Physical_Ethernet_Ports_on_a Linux_Server⠀⇛ Rack servers are designed to support enterprise- grade systems and operations. Unlike regular servers, rack servers must be resilient and usually contain several physical Ethernet ports or Network Interface Cards (NICs) to be able to connect to several networks at once. Apart from rack servers, some industrial or specialized PCs also come with multiple Ethernet ports or NICs. Whatever the case, here’s how you can find out the number of Ethernet ports on a Linux server without physically going to the server room to inspect. # ⚓ Ubuntu ☛ Ubuntu_Blog:_Optimise_your_ROS_snap_–_Part_1⠀⇛ Do you want to optimise the performance of your ROS snap? We reduced the size of the installed Gazebo snap by 95%! This is how you can do it for your snap. Welcome to Part 1 of the “optimise your ROS snap” blog series. This series of 6 blogs will show the tools and methodologies to measure and improve the performance of a snap. Throughout the series, we will use the Gazebo snap as an example to demonstrate how to optimise ROS snap.  o § Desktop Environments/WMs⠀➾ # § K Desktop Environment/KDE SC/Qt⠀➾ # ⚓ Carl Schwan ☛ Accessible_icon-only_buttons_in_QML⠀⇛ Buttons are a fundamental element in user interfaces, but it’s easy to make some accessibility mistakes when using icon-only buttons in QML. First, please avoid icon-only buttons and only use then, when the icon is very well known (e.g. arrows, delete or favorite icons) and the space is limited. In case you still want to use an icon-only button. Make sure to set the text: property and that it is also translatable. Otherwise, a screen reader won’t know that to say about the button. This is because the text: property is used as default value for the Accessible.name: property, so when it is not set Accessible.name is empty and the screen reader can only say that the currently focused control is a button. The trick to have both the text: property set and an icon- only button is to use the display: property and assign it to the AbstractButton.IconOnly. * § Distributions and Operating Systems⠀➾ o § SUSE/OpenSUSE⠀➾ # ⚓ OpenSUSE ☛ Firefox,_systemd_update_in_Tumbleweed⠀⇛ Snapshots of openSUSE Tumbleweed are continuously rolling forward. Several medium sized snapshots this week provided an array of system component updates for rolling release users. Snapshot 20230404 provided an update of systemd 253.2; this update moved the file system checker logic systemd-fsck items to a udev userspace sub- package. The spec file also added files coredump. Mozilla Firefox squashed 13 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures. One of those was CVE-2023-28176 that has important severity and was described as a memory safety bug. The Web Service Discovery host daemon updated to version 0.7.1. This wsdd new version fixes regression due to changed Application Programming Interfaces in Python 3.10 and it also makes a point to force the use of this Python version for openSUSE Leap. The hardware identification and configuration data package hwdata updates Peripheral Component Interconnect, USB and vendor identities in its 0.369 version.The yast2-storage-ng 4.6.4 version exports thin Logical Volume Manage volumes when being cloned. A few more YaST packages had updates in the snapshot. o § Fedora Family / IBM⠀➾ # ⚓ Red Hat ☛ Tips_for_handling_localized_ranges_in_regular expressions⠀⇛ Developers as well as casual grep users are accustomed to using ranges in regular_expressions, such as [a-zA-Z] or [0-9]. However, they often don’t realize that these regular expressions harbor problems that can lead to unexpected behavior. # ⚓ Barry Kauler ☛ Flatpak_compiled_in_OE⠀⇛ Yesterday I posted about generating the gnupg signed-key-pair required by Flatpak: https://bkhome.org/news/202304/gnupg-signed-key- pair-created-in-initrd.html …though, it didn’t really have to be done in the initrd. That’s how I did it in 2018, so left it like that, maybe there was a reason. But later on will probably generate the signed-key-pair after switch_root to the main filesystem. # ⚓ Business Wire ☛ AlmaLinux_to_Showcase_its_Community-Driven Linux_OS_at_FOSSASIA_Summit⠀⇛ An in-person and online event, the FOSSASIA Summit aims to bring together businesses, developers and tech communities from around the world to learn the latest developments surrounding open source. benny Vasquez, AlmaLinux OS Foundation chair, and other AlmaLinux representatives will be available in the event’s expo to discuss the latest AlmaLinux updates. Vasquez is also set to speak on open source both from a community and business perspective. o § Canonical/Ubuntu Family⠀➾ # ⚓ HowTo Geek ☛ What’s_New_in_Ubuntu_23.04_“Lunar_Lobster”⠀⇛ Canonical’s latest release of its Ubuntu Linux desktop is so close we can hear its claws clacking. So that you know what to expect when it arrives on April 20, 2023, we gave the Lunar Lobster the once over. # ⚓ Neowin ☛ Ubuntu_23.10_beta_and_final_release_dates_unveiled in_newly_published_schedule⠀⇛ Canonical has published the release schedule for Ubuntu 23.10, which doesn’t yet have a codename but will utilize the letter M for the adjective and noun, for example, Mellow Manatee. The two most important dates on the schedule are the beta release date and the date of the final stable release. On September 18, Canonical will institute a beta freeze on Ubuntu 23.10 so that hardly anything changes in the run-up to September 21 when the beta is issued. The public will be invited to try out the beta release and supply feedback on issues encountered so they can be addressed before the final release a few weeks later on October 12. o § Open Hardware/Modding⠀➾ # ⚓ Arduino ☛ Cave_exploration_made_safer_with_the_Nicla_Sense ME-powered_Sajac_Project⠀⇛ The art of cave exploration, or spelunking, can get its practitioners far closer to nature and the land we inhabit, but it also comes with a host of potential dangers. Some include extreme environmental conditions, lack of oxygen/toxic gases, and simply having their path closed off due to rock falls. o § Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ Phone Arena ☛ Gemini_is_DirecTV’s_new_streaming_device running_Android_TV_–_PhoneArena⠀⇛ # ⚓ SlashGear ☛ 3_Features_That_Will_Change_The_Way_You_Use Android_Auto⠀⇛ # ⚓ Android_Auto_9.3_Beta_Update_is_Now_Available_for Download⠀⇛ # ⚓ Android Police ☛ Android_13_QPR3_Beta_2.1_lands_with_some connectivity_tweaks⠀⇛ # ⚓ 9to5Google ☛ Android_13_QPR3_Beta_2.1_rolling_out_to_Pixel with_‘modem_updates’⠀⇛ # ⚓ WCCF Tech ☛ Android_14_Could_Let_You_Find_Your_Device_Even When_the_Phone_is_Powered_Off⠀⇛ # ⚓ Tom’s Guide ☛ Android_phones_vulnerable_to_remote_hacking_— update_right_now_|_Tom’s_Guide⠀⇛ # ⚓ WCCF Tech ☛ How_to_Find_Your_Lost_Android_Phone_with_Ease⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Verge ☛ How_to_upgrade_your_Android_smartwatch_to_Wear OS_3_–_The_Verge⠀⇛ # ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ How_to_Use_App_Pinning_on_Your_Android Phone⠀⇛ # ⚓ SlashGear ☛ How_To_Turn_Your_Old_Android_Phone_Into_A Portable_Gaming_Device⠀⇛ # ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ How_to_Install_LineageOS_on_Your_Android Device⠀⇛ * § Free, Libre, and Open Source Software⠀➾ o § Events⠀➾ # ⚓ Ubuntu ☛ Ubuntu_Blog:_Canonical_presence_at_KubeCon_+ CloudNativeCon_Europe_2023⠀⇛ Canonical, the publishers of Ubuntu, will have a strong presence at this year’s KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe as a platinum sponsor. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship will once again bring together adopters and technologists from leading open-source and cloud- native communities worldwide to meet in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from April 18th – 21st.  o § Programming/Development⠀➾ # § Python⠀➾ # ⚓ Rlang ☛ How_Long_Does_it_Take_to_Win_War?⠀⇛ My son has been learning Python and wanted to know how many rounds does it take, on average, for someone to win the game of war. If you are not familar with the game, it is a two player game where each player gets half a deck of cards (26). * § Leftovers⠀➾ o ⚓ Latvia ☛ Baltics_are_bulb_bigwigs⠀⇛ Spring is officially here, and the weather calls for some gardening, provided your garden is not still under snow or a meter of water. Maybe you want to plant some flower bulbs? If you do, it may come as a slight surprise that the Baltic states are among the European Union’s larger bulb exporters. o ⚓ Latvia ☛ Latvia’s_cultural_life_took_a_hit_in_2022⠀⇛ Data published on April 5 by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSB) show that due to COVID-19 restrictions, people participated in cultural life, i.e., attended live performances and sports events, visited cultural sites, or went to cinema, notably less in 2022. o ⚓ UN_has_provided_aid_to_two_million_people_in_Turkey_after_quakes, says_spokesperson⠀⇛ Some six million people are either in temporary shelters or have migrated to regions outside of the earthquake zone following devastating February earthquakes. o ⚓ Solidarity_grows_with_city_planners_who_spoke_up_after_the earthquakes⠀⇛ Chamber of City Planners İstanbul branch joined the Urban Planning Department of İstanbul Technical University in speaking up about the settlements and reconstruction after the February 6 earthquakes while the university branch of the Eğitim-Sen union called for a gathering on campus today. o § Health/Nutrition/Agriculture⠀➾ # ⚓ Quartz ☛ Tanzania_mismanaged_$1.6_billion_covid_funds⠀⇛ > Tanzania’s controller and auditor general has found irregularities of more than $1.6 billion in the funds allotted for the country’s covid-19 socioeconomic recovery and response (TCRP) plan. The money was found bilked from the government’s coffers and mismanaged. # ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ EPA_proposal_takes_on_health_risks near_US_chemical_plants⠀⇛ The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed new rules for monitoring and limiting harmful emissions from chemical plants. The agency said it would significantly reduce cancer risk for residents who live near these facilities. The proposal would affect about 200 chemical plants that would have to monitor emissions at their fence line and make fixes if their emissions are too high. EPA Administrator Michael Regan made the announcement in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, in a majority-Black community that is home to a synthetic rubber plant that emits chloroprene, one of the compounds targeted in the proposal. o § Proprietary⠀➾ # ⚓ Quartz ☛ The_bitcoin_whitepaper_is_probably_on_your_Mac⠀⇛ The bitcoin whitepaper has been discreetly included in every Mac operating system since 2017—and Apple won’t say why. # ⚓ Google_workers_in_London_stage_a_protest_over_mass_layoffs and_demand_recognition_of_union_representation⠀⇛ Hundreds of Google workers stage a protest at the company’s London offices today over layoffs. In January, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, announced a decision to lay off 12,000 employees, which accounts for 6% of the total workforce globally. The move comes as many IT companies are facing financial challenges, leading to layoffs of over 290,000 people in the sector this year, according to Layoffs. The organization Unite, representing many Google workers in the UK, accuses the company of disregarding worker concerns and failing to engage in the consultation process appropriately. They demand that Google recognize full employee union representation, participate properly in the consultation process, and show employees the respect and dignity they deserve. # ⚓ Fortune ☛ I_worked_on_Google’s_layoffs_during_the_Great Financial_Crisis._Here’s_what_feels_different_about_Big_Tech redundancies_in_the_new_era_of_‘loud_firing’⠀⇛ Last week, employees at Google parent Alphabet Inc. called for better treatment of staff during the layoff process in an open letter to CEO Sundar Pichai, after the company announced it was cutting a further 12,000 jobs. The kinds of consideration workers asked for included freezing new hires, seeking voluntary redundancies before compulsory ones, giving priority to laid-off workers for job vacancies, and letting workers finish scheduled periods of paid time off, such as parental and bereavement leave. # ⚓ India Today ☛ Tech_job_boom_dented_by_massive_layoffs⠀⇛ # ⚓ Irish Examiner ☛ Google_and_Amazon_discover_it’s_much harder_to_lay_off_workers_across_Europe_than_the_US⠀⇛ In the US, companies can announce widespread job cuts and let go of hundreds if not thousands of workers within months — and many have. # ⚓ GeekWire ☛ Seattle-area_office_market_‘clearly_struggling’ and_‘highly_volatile’ [Ed: Lots_of_Microsoft_layoffs]⠀⇛ Tech layoffs and hiring freezes continue to impact the commercial real estate market in and around Seattle, according to a new report from Kidder Mathews. “The regional office market is clearly struggling and highly volatile at present, particularly in Seattle,” the report said. “Looking forward, future office demand remains a big question.” # ⚓ CBS ☛ Layoffs_rose_sharply_in_the_first_three_months_of_the year⠀⇛ o § Security⠀➾ # ⚓ Axios ☛ Microsoft_and_cybersecurity_firm_Fortra_go_after top_hacking_tool [Ed: Grotesque inversion of narratives. Microsoft is to blame here. But it's trying to present itself as the hero. Has Axios absorbed too many Microsoft moles like Fried?]⠀⇛ # ⚓ LWN ☛ Security_updates_for_Thursday_[LWN.net]⠀⇛ Security updates have been issued by Debian (cairosvg, ghostscript, grunt, tomcat9, and trafficserver), Fedora (golang, podman, xen, and zchunk), Red Hat (kpatch-patch), SUSE (systemd), and Ubuntu (apache-log4j1.2, liblouis, linux-aws, and linux-bluefield). # ⚓ APNIC ☛ Global_DDoS-for-hire_takedown⠀⇛ Guest Post: Measuring the globally coordinated disruption of DDoS services. # ⚓ Container Journal ☛ Hard_Truths_of_Kubernetes_Secrets Management⠀⇛ The recent CircleCI breach highlights the risk of storing secrets in places like private code repositories (GitHub), scripts, configuration files, files encrypted at rest, CI/CD pipeline code or even Kubernetes Secrets where they cannot easily be rotated, audited, authenticated and secured. # ⚓ InfoQ ☛ Article:_The_Silent_Platform_Revolution:_How_eBPF Is_Fundamentally_Transforming_Cloud-Native_Platforms⠀⇛ There is a silent eBPF revolution reshaping platforms and the cloud-native world in its image, and this is its story. # § Privacy/Surveillance⠀➾ # ⚓ EDRI ☛ EU-US_plan_offensive_to_legitimise_police access_to_data,_civil_society_responds_amid_growing fears_–_Press_Release [Ed: EU does not value human rights, it's all about keeping the population down]⠀⇛ On 6 April 2023, EDRi and 8 partners sent an open letter to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Vice President Margrethe Vestager, as well Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Through the letter, the organisations called out the clear and deliberate plans to disregard international human rights standards in the EU-US approaches to security in the digitalised society, in particular in regards to end-to-end-encryption. o § Defence/Aggression⠀➾ # ⚓ Breach Media ☛ Canada’s_China_panic_is_an_omen_of_dangerous Cold_War_politics⠀⇛ Manufactured fear over ‘foreign interference’ could bolster anti-Chinese racism, chill dissent, and expand policing powers # ⚓ Latvia ☛ Levits:_Defense_service_will_also_be_a_lesson_in patriotism⠀⇛ The main task of the State Defense Service is to strengthen Latvia’s defense capabilities, but at the same time, the service is a lesson of patriotism, the President of Latvia Egils Levits told Latvian Television on April 6. # ⚓ Axios ☛ Dems_see_bipartisan_promise_in_McCarthy’s_Taiwan meeting⠀⇛ House Democrats who attended a GOP-led meeting with Taiwan_President_Tsai_Ing-wen believe it bodes well for the possibility of bipartisan work in the coming months. Why it matters:It’s a rare moment of cross-party praise for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as he prepares for efforts to fund the government, avert default_on_U.S._debt and potentially provide more aid to Ukraine. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ US_lawmakers_travel_to_Taiwan_despite_threats_from China⠀⇛ A bipartisan delegation of American lawmakers arrived_in_Taiwan_on_Wednesday_(April_5), embarking on a trip that is likely to further enflame escalating tensions between China and the US. # ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ Tennessee_House_expels_Democrat_for gun-control_protest⠀⇛ In an extraordinary act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans expelled a Democratic lawmaker from the state Legislature for his role in a protest that called for more gun control in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Nashville. The GOP supermajority in the House declined by a single vote to expel a second Democrat. A vote against a third Democratic lawmaker was upcoming. The 72-25 vote to banish Rep. Justin Jones was a move the chamber has used only a handful times since the Civil War. o § Environment⠀➾ # § Energy/Transportation⠀➾ # ⚓ Rlang ☛ That’ll_be_₱1_billion_please⠀⇛ The pandemic provoked a lot of experimentation in Philippine urban transport policy. Some were sensible, like rationalizing bus stops along EDSA. Some were, uh, destined to be hallmarks of the time. One of the more forward-thinking was the elevation of bicycles as a bona fide mode of transport. # § Wildlife/Nature⠀➾ # ⚓ Latvia ☛ Toad_on_the_road_mission_launched_again_in Latvia⠀⇛ For the second year in a row, the Nature Conservation Agency (DAP) has declared toad traffic regulators wanted. In a campaign “Mission Toad. Save a prince” the agency is asking people to help the amphibians cross roads on their migration paths, DAP said April 5. o § Finance⠀➾ # ⚓ Quartz ☛ What_it_will_cost_big_banks_if_the_FDIC_insures all_US_deposits⠀⇛ By law, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) has to hold the equivalent of 1.35% of all insured deposits in its deposit insurance fund (DIF). Lately, that’s means keeping $128 billion on hand. # ⚓ Latvia ☛ Latvian_central_bank_reports_“neutral_financial result”⠀⇛ Latvijas Banka (LB), the Latvian central bank, has published its annual report for 2022, the bank said April 6. # ⚓ ABC ☛ Applications_for_jobless_aid_rising_but_still_at_low levels⠀⇛ The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid was higher over the past few months than the government had initially reported, reflecting a modest rise in layoffs as the economy has slowed in the face of higher interest rates # ⚓ Patch ☛ U.S._Employers_Lay_Off_90K_In_March,_Led_By_Tech And_Finance_Companies⠀⇛ IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, Twitter and DoorDash have all announced layoffs in recent months. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ How_the_tech_squeeze_is_affecting_Silicon_Valley’s famous_office_perks⠀⇛ Google’s chief financial officer Ruth Porat announced that the company would be cutting employee perks in a memo sent to staff last week, as its parent company Alphabet looks to tighten its belt. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ The_ruble_falls_to_its_lowest_in_a_year_as sanctions_crush_the_Russian_economy⠀⇛ The ruble has broken through to a new low this year, as sanctions and foreign firms leaving the country continue to put pressure on the Russian economy. # ⚓ Axios ☛ Homelessness_climbs_in_the_West_as_cities_struggle to_build_shelter⠀⇛ Data: HUD Annual Homelessness Assessment Reports to Congress; Note: Unsheltered count was not conducted in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic; Chart: Axios Visuals Street homelessness in the U.S. has increased_by_25% since 2017,and most major metros don’t have enough or the right kind of shelter to accommodate people living outside. State of play: Only 181,786 emergency shelter beds were available for an estimated 421,392 individuals experiencing homelessness nationwide as of January 2022, according to the U.S._Department_of_Housing_and_Urban Development. ⚓ Patch ☛ March_Layoffs:_11K_Jobs_Cut_In_Michigan⠀⇛ Employers in Michigan shed 11,570 jobs in March, according to a report Thursday showing U.S. companies planned to lay off nearly 90,000 workers for the period, a sharp increase from February and an astronomical increase from the same time a year ago. § AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics⠀➾ * ⚓ ‘Whoever_wins_the_youth_will_win_the_elections’⠀⇛ KONDA researcher Erman Bakırcı replied bianet’s questions on what the surveys of the opinion poll company reveal for the coming May 14 elections. * ⚓ AntiWar ☛ Selective_Outrage_in_Palestine:_The_Problem_Is_Not_Just Smotrich_but_Zionism⠀⇛ By his own admission, Israel’s new Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is a “fascist homophobe.” This declaration, which he made on January 16, should be enough to accentuate the violent nature of the new political concoction created by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last December. * § Misinformation/Disinformation/Propaganda⠀➾ o ⚓ Quartz ☛ Twitter_labeled_NPR_a_“state-affiliated_media”_despite its_guidelines_clearly_stating_otherwise⠀⇛ US non-profit media organization NPR, an acronym for National Public Radio, was given the label of “US state- affiliated media” on its main Twitter account of 8.8 million followers on Apr. 5. Other NPR-affiliated accounts remain label-free at the time of writing. § Civil Rights/Policing⠀➾ * ⚓ Prisoners_put_in_punishment_cell_allegedly_for_‘writing_book_in Kurdish’⠀⇛ An HDP deputy has brought two separate cases of rights violations into the parliamentary agenda. § Gemini* and Gopher⠀➾ * § Personal⠀➾ o ⚓ what_must_be_said,_“must”_not_be_said⠀⇛ Writing. It sucks. For me. I’ve done it profusely (right word, yes!) since age 8. My relationship is tattered with it. What I like though, as I’ve discovered, is that the “voice”, the words/thoughts of things that “must” be said, “need/must” not be said. What matters is that *I* know that *I* matter – that *my thoughts* and *my voice* (and my perceptions of the world therein), are mine and I want to have them. And that I appreciate THAT I have them. o ⚓ Daniel_Boone_Regional_Library⠀⇛ I’m at the library. The Daniel Boone Regional Library, in Columbia MO. It’s been a while since I’ve been here, primarily because they adopted very protracted and heavy- handed covid policies that made it pointless for me to come here. But that was then, and this is today. The library is, after these few years, back to normal. o ⚓ Missouri⠀⇛ § The weekend was too damn fast “So, as I often do, I went for a drive. I went past the airport and continued on surface streets in St. Louis. Urban decay is most of what I saw as I drove. Buildings in disrepair, most of the windows in entire neighborhoods boarded up. Then I hit downtown and the smell of money was around.” gemini://1436.ninja/gemlog/20230406.gmi o ⚓ Missouri_(continued)⠀⇛ So, as I often do, I went for a drive. I went past the airport and continued on surface streets in St. Louis. Urban decay is most of what I saw as I drove. Buildings in disrepair, most of the windows in entire neighborhoods boarded up. Then I hit downtown and the smell of money was around. * § Politics⠀➾ o ⚓ The_Baddies⠀⇛ The governor of Mississippi just declared April to be “Confederate Heritage Month”. * § Technical⠀➾ o ⚓ M-q_in_visual-line-mode⠀⇛ As a compulsive hitter of M-q when I’m too lazy to start auto-fill-mode (and even then a li’l manual triggering is sometimes needed to reflow an overly edited para), that compulsion has an unfortunate habit of crossing over even when I’m on visual-line-mode. I know, I know, set-fill- column FTW, but… o ⚓ Runit_again⠀⇛ I wonder how well runit shortcomings could be patched with a package of additional utilities. If there is one thing that will get nerds talking, it’s Systemd. And with the percentage of geminispace being populated by us nerds, the recent resurgence of the systemd hate train / apologetics has this place buzzing. o ⚓ hardware⠀⇛ I was going to write earlier today, but I kept fussing with this device. That happens to me often these days where I am supposed to do something but get distracted doing something else to prep for doing the something. This time, the AlphaSmart dana had lost power a few months ago and the digitizer needed re-calibration. Unfortunately, the digitizer has been intermittently faulty and now it has been finally unusable. o ⚓ Musings_and_news⠀⇛ My Proton Mail email account was configured to automatically send my PGP publickey and sign outgoing messages. So recipients would receive my publickey and signature as attachments to the email. This helps verify my identity online. Unless the recipient has absolutely no idea what PGP is nor what those files mean, then it’s utterly confusing when they try to open them and their PC doesn’t have a default program configured for opening .asc files. Also, if they do manage to open them with notepad or something and are greeted by the huge block of alphanumeric characters that makes up the publickey, the uncertainty and novelty of what they’re looking at might terrify them and they might think it’s a virus or something. So I have now configured Proton Mail to not attach those automatically. [...] I’ve recently begun thinking about something to contribute to the Gemini/Smolnet community. Like making some kind of web content accessible via Gemini, or even contribute to already-existing projects. o § Internet/Gemini⠀➾ # ⚓ Gemini_vs_Web_Semantics⠀⇛ The fewer categories you have, the easier it is to keep things sorted. If you have one shelf for plates and another for cutlery, it’s gonna be easier to stick to that than if you have one for forks, one for tablespoons, one for teaspoons etc. Too few categories, and it’s not useful; it’s not sorting at all. It’s just one big silo. Arguably that’s how I keep a lot of my files, both digitally and physically, and I can still find stuff… most of the time. # ⚓ Is_This_Thing_On⠀⇛ I forgot how to post on this thing. I made some sort of stupid script to take a markdown file and generate gopher and gemini pages. I have been absent from the tildeverse lately. I have had so many other things going on in life that I got distracted. I think I’ll go make some popcorn. # ⚓ How_I_gopher⠀⇛ Unix makes automating things pretty easy. =============================================================================== * Gemini_(Primer) links can be opened using Gemini_software. It’s like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 1814 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 04.06.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Links_06/04/2023:_PipeWire_0.3.68,_Ofcom/Competition_and_Markets_Authority May_Study_Microsoft’s_Antitrust_Abuses⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 11:12 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * GNU/Linux o Desktop/Laptop o Audiocasts/Shows o Applications o Instructionals/Technical * Distributions_and_Operating_Systems o BSD o Canonical/Ubuntu_Family o Devices/Embedded o Open_Hardware/Modding o Mobile_Systems/Mobile_Applications * Free,_Libre,_and_Open_Source_Software o Productivity_Software/LibreOffice/Calligra o Programming/Development * Leftovers o Science o Education o Hardware o Health/Nutrition/Agriculture o Proprietary o Security # Privacy/Surveillance o Defence/Aggression o Transparency/Investigative_Reporting o Environment # Energy/Transportation # Wildlife/Nature o Finance o AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics o Censorship/Free_Speech o Freedom_of_Information_/_Freedom_of_the_Press o Civil_Rights/Policing o Internet_Policy/Net_Neutrality o Digital_Restrictions_(DRM) o Monopolies # Patents # Copyrights * Gemini*_and_Gopher o Personal o Technical # Programming * § GNU/Linux⠀➾ o § Desktop/Laptop⠀➾ # ⚓ CNX Software ☛ PineTab-V_RISC-V_tablet_devkit_is_based_on StarFive_JH7110_SoC,_PineTab2_design⠀⇛ We are not shown any software because that thing is currently a brick… But eventually, the PineTab- V should run Debian and other Linux distributions, or why not, even Android if that’s your thing. Pine64 is probably half joking when they say the top photo in this post is of the PineTab-V in 2025… As mentioned above, the Pinetab2 will launch on April 11 for $159 and up, and run DanctNix Arch Linux with KDE Plasma Desktop, and the PineTab- V will also launch on April 11 with the same price and run… nothing. It will be a bit like the PinePhone “BraveHeart Edition” where you had to install the OS yourself, except I’d except software support to be even further away since I don’t think there’s an OS image that boots with a working display yet, so you may have to roll your own own. It should probably be called the PineTab-V “Lost Souls” edition or “Fools” edition :), and it will definitely be for developers only and end users should stay away from it until software support improves. o § Audiocasts/Shows⠀➾ # ⚓ mintCast Podcast ☛ mintCast_409_–_Calling_All_Podcasters!⠀⇛ First up in the news, Chrome does fractions with Wayland, new Framework laptops, Docker changes their mind, ARM needs more money, Midnight BSD released, GnuCash is updated, Cinnamon Remix goes official, and PineStar64 is announced; In security and privacy, Mélofée happens, and Linux Tech Tips gets hacked; Then in our Wanderings, Joe has been sick, and Moss replaces a hard drive. In our Innards section, we beg for new hosts and talk about our experiences with mintCast. Download o § Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ PipeWire_0.3.68_(2023-04-06)⠀⇛ This release contains a huge number of changes, some of which might cause regressions. Please report anything that seems to fail after the upgrade. UCM devices in particular might have changed names, profiles and ports that might require changes in custom scripts. # ⚓ Linux Links ☛ h-m-m_–_create_mind_maps_in_the_terminal⠀⇛ h-m-m is billed as a simple, fast, keyboard-centric tool for working with mind maps. # ⚓ Medevel ☛ Butterfly:_Is_An_Open-source_Note-taking_App Built_with_Flutter⠀⇛ Butterfly is a cutting-edge note-taking app that places your ideas at the forefront. With Butterfly, you can effortlessly add text and draw pictures, and export your notes with ease across all your devices. o § Instructionals/Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ TecAdmin ☛ Linux_User_Management:_A_Practical_Approach_for System_Administrators⠀⇛ User management is a crucial aspect of Linux system administration, as it allows administrators to create, modify, and delete user accounts, manage permissions, and control access to system resources. This article presents a practical approach to Linux user management for system administrators. # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ The_Definitive_Guide_to_Taking_Screenshots_in Pop!_OS⠀⇛ Taking screenshots is a common task when using a computer, whether for troubleshooting, sharing information, or documenting your work. In Pop!_OS, the process of capturing screenshots is simple and versatile, offering multiple ways to grab the perfect snapshot of your screen. This guide will walk you through the various methods for taking screenshots in Pop!_OS, so you can quickly and easily capture the information you need. # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ Pop!_OS_Keyboard_Shortcuts_to_Boost_your Productivity⠀⇛ By mastering these shortcuts, you’ll not only save time but also enjoy a more efficient and seamless computing experience. So, let’s dive in and explore the world of Pop!_OS keyboard shortcuts that will transform the way you interact with your computer. # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ Linux_Directory_Management:_Ownership, Permissions,_and_Beyond⠀⇛ We will discuss the reasons for changing permissions, the advantages of using the terminal, some helpful tips & tricks, and common troubleshooting methods. Let’s dive in! # ⚓ How_to_install_node_and_npm_on_amazon_linux_2_–_AWS_Ec2?⠀⇛ Follow the simple commands for installing Node.js 16.x and NPM 9.x on Amazon Linux 2 running on AWS Ec2 servers for developing web applications. Node.js is a popular server-side Javascript runtime environment used by thousands of developers around the globe. # ⚓ Kifarunix ☛ Monitor_Docker_Swarm_Service_Metrics_using Grafana⠀⇛ How can I monitor Docker swarm service metrics? In this tutorial, you will learn how to monitor Docker swarm service metrics using Grafana. Coupled with other tools such as Prometheus, cAdvisor, Grafana can let you create visualization for all your Docker swarm services metrics for monitoring. * § Distributions and Operating Systems⠀➾ o § BSD⠀➾ # ⚓ MWL ☛ Release_Day:_“Devotion_and_Corrosion”⠀⇛ Devotion and Corrosion is now out. I had this cunning master plan. I was going to set everything up beforehand for Devotion and Corrosion’s release, so that on release day I wouldn’t have to run around like a maniac and hit buttons. o § Canonical/Ubuntu Family⠀➾ # ⚓ Ubports_announced_the_release_of_Ubuntu_Touch_OTA-25⠀⇛ Existing users of Ubuntu Touch on Stable channel (which is selected by default in the UBports Installer) will receive the OTA-25 upgrade by using the Updates screen of System Settings. # ⚓ Beebom ☛ 8_New_Ubuntu_23.04_Features_You_Should_Know⠀⇛ Canonical recently released Ubuntu 23.04 “Lunar Lobster,” the latest version of the popular, free- and-open-source Linux operating system. It comes loaded with new features and updates to offer you a better user experience and make the operating system more efficient. Plus, the new packages and the latest Linux kernel make a great choice for both work and casual usage. So, whether you are a seasoned Ubuntu user or planning to try out this Linux distro, here is a comprehensive overview of the new features and changes in Ubuntu 23.04. This guide will help you make an informed decision about whether to upgrade to this version or not. o § Devices/Embedded⠀➾ # ⚓ CNX Software ☛ Tiny_ESP32-C6_IoT_board_supports_2.4_Ghz WiFi_6,_Bluetooth_5.0_Low_Energy,_and_802.15.4_radio⠀⇛ 01Space has designed a tiny ESP32-C6 IoT board with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth LE 5.0 connectivity built around the ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 wireless module, and exposing I/Os through two 10-pin headers. Espressif launched their ESP32-C6 modules and development kits last January, and the 01Space is the first third-party ESP32-C6 board we’ve covered. # ⚓ CNX Software ☛ Add_Z-Wave_LR_(Long_Range)_to_Raspberry_Pi or_Home_Assistant_Yellow_with_Zooz_800_Series_USB_stick_or GPIO_Module⠀⇛ We wrote about the new Z-Wave Long Range (LR) standard aka “Z-Wave Plus LR” promising four times the range and 10-year battery life in September 2020 but hadn’t heard much about it since then, at least until now, as Zooz has launched the ZST39 LR USB Stick and ZAC93 LR GPIO module based on a Z- Wave 800 Series chip, with the GPIO module compatible with Home Assistant Yellow and Raspberry Pi SBCs. # ⚓ Tom’s Hardware ☛ GurgleApps_Raspberry_Pi_Pico_Web_Server Gives_You_Control_From_Any_Device⠀⇛ Another great Raspberry Pi Pico project from the GurgleApps team: a quick and simple web interface to run your Pico MicroPython code via a browser. # ⚓ CNX Software ☛ Renesas_RZ/T2L_Arm_Cortex-R52_microprocessor embeds_EtherCAT_controller⠀⇛ Renesas RZ/T2L is a cost-optimized single-core Arm Cortex-R52 microprocessor (MPU) with an EtherCAT controller based on the same architecture as the higher-end Renesas RZ/T2M dual-core Cortex-R52 processor introduced last year, but at about half the size. The new MPU enables high-speed and accurate real-time processing performance required for AC servo drives, inverters, industrial robots, collaborative robots, etc.. used in factory automation (FA), medical equipment, building automation (BA), and other sectors and applications where EtherCAT is being adopted. # ⚓ The Next Platform ☛ Money_Changes_Everything_For_SiPearl⠀⇛ If you think designing a new CPU from scratch is hard, you ought to try raising money to do it. o § Open Hardware/Modding⠀➾ # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ RP2040_And_5V_Logic_–_Best_Friends?_This_FX9000P Confirms!⠀⇛ Over the years, we’ve seen some modern microcontrollers turn out to be 5V-tolerant – now, RP2040 joins the crowd. Half a year ago, when we covered an ISA card based on a Pi Pico, [Eben Upton] left a comment saying that RP2040 is, technically, 5V tolerant for GPIO input purposes. The datasheets don’t state this because the reality of 5V tolerance isn’t the same as for natively 5V- tolerant chips – for instance, it doesn’t extend all the way to 5.5V for it to be ‘legally’ 5V- tolerant, as in, what 5V tolerance typically means when mentioned in a datasheet. o § Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ Medevel ☛ CleanSCAN:_Free_Open-source_Document_Scanner_for Android⠀⇛ Clean Scan is the ultimate mobile document scanner that effortlessly digitizes paper documents into PDFs, making it easy to store and share important information. With its user-friendly interface and a wide range of features, document scanning has never been simpler. # ⚓ TechRadar ☛ Google’s_big_Android_app_plans_could_change_the way_you_use_your_Chromebook_|_TechRadar⠀⇛ # ⚓ Android Police ☛ 7_best_Star_Wars_games_on_Android_in 2023⠀⇛ # ⚓ Computer World ☛ A_forgotten_Android_personalization_power |_Computerworld⠀⇛ # ⚓ 9to5Google ☛ Magisk_v26.0_arrives_w/_early_Android_14 support,_plus_more⠀⇛ # ⚓ SamMobile ☛ Android_14_could_make_Material_You_work_with accessibility_options_–_SamMobile⠀⇛ * § Free, Libre, and Open Source Software⠀➾ o § Productivity Software/LibreOffice/Calligra⠀➾ # ⚓ Microsoft_365_price_hike_in_Germany?_LibreOffice_to_the rescue⠀⇛ Microsoft plans to raise the prices of its office software in Germany – and other services – significantly (article in German here). And not just once, but every six months there are to be “price adjustments”. This is of course a problem for many businesses, organisations, schools and local governments that have limited resources. But it is also a good time to explore alternatives like LibreOffice. LibreOffice is a free (as in zero cost) office suite, but it also offers fundamental freedoms to study, modify and share the software. Businesses benefit from the software’s data protection and security, and they can also take advantage of professional support. Other advantages… o § Programming/Development⠀➾ # ⚓ Collabora ☛ Carlafox:_Towards_reliable_open-source_3D perception⠀⇛ Labeling errors are common in present open-source 3D perception datasets, which could have impactful consequences. To tackle this issue, we used Carlafox to automatically generate an error-free synthetic dataset for 3D perception. # ⚓ SANS ☛ Exploration_of_DShield_Cowrie_Data_with_jq,_(Wed, Apr_5th)⠀⇛ There are still times where being able to quickly search JSON data can be useful, especially if a SIEM option is not immediately available. # ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ How_to_Set_Up_a_React_App_With_Vite⠀⇛ When starting a new React project, many developers turn to create-react-app as their go-to command tool for project setup and configuration. However, Vite is a better alternative. It offers faster development times and better performance. # ⚓ Medevel ☛ Precedent_Is_a_Next.js_Starter_For_Serious Developers⠀⇛ Precedent is a free and open-source collection of opinionated components, hooks, and utilities for your Next.js project. It enables Next.js developers to boost their production time by allowing them to create reactive apps quickly. # ⚓ Qt ☛ Qt_for_MCUs_2.4_released⠀⇛ Qt for MCUs 2.4 enables developers across industries to create next-generation smartphone- like graphical user interfaces for resource- constrained and cost-efficient embedded devices, with more ease and flexibility than ever before. Thanks to the continuous feedback from our users, this new release includes several new features and improvements, including support for sprite animations, a more flexible code generation and build process, and more! * § Leftovers⠀➾ o ⚓ The Strategist ☛ The_nexus_between_technology,_geopolitics_and national_security⠀⇛ In the final session on Day 1 of ASPI’s Sydney Dialogue, Mike Horowitz from the US Department of Defense led a panel discussion on global technology trends. o ⚓ Quartz ☛ The_Italian_government_wants_to_ban_foreign_words,_just like_the_fascists_did_in_1923⠀⇛ The way history is repeating itself in Italy is a bit on the nose as of late, with the current government trying to revive laws put in place a century ago during the fascist regime and abolished with the country’s liberation. o ⚓ Valhalla’s_Things:_Fitting_Top_and_Camisole⠀⇛ For this summer, I’ve just made a nice sleeveless_dress, but that doesn’t mean that I’m planning to go around with bare arms like, I don’t know, a peasant or even somebody with no health issues, perish the thought! Instead, at the end of last season I’ve bought a remnant of white ramie / viscose jersey that is a bit too transparent to be decent when worn on its own, but should still give some protection from the sun without being unconfortable in the heat, with the intent to make myself a new top. Because of the transparency I wasn’t sure whether to actually use it for a top, or just to make camisoles, but with the decency preserved by the dress the choice was made: I had enough fabric for a top, a camisole and maybe something small. I already have a trusted pattern for the top and camisole, but they still had to be published, so I took care to write down instructions and take step-by-step pictures; maybe the white fabric isn’t the best, but it’s better than nothing, and I can still take better pictures the next time I’ll do another make. They are of course on my pattern webiste: top and camisole. o ⚓ Tedium ☛ Mile-High_Productivity⠀⇛ Making room for in-flight productivity has long been a source of both consternation and electronic interference. But for some reason, it persists. I am not above stunt journalism. One of my greatest pieces involved me grabbing a book from 1994 and testing to see if any of the links still worked. (Spoiler alert: They did not.) But in-flight productivity, a concept I have read much about, evades me in large part because in- flight comfort evades me. Planes simply suck. They’re frustrating. They are built for the preferences of many but make no room for exceptions. And when you’re the exception, it’s no fun. o ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ Dealing_with_death:_Young_Hongkonger shares_lessons_from_an_unusual_career_choice⠀⇛ It’s not the career choice for many in their twenties, but Ming Tai has amassed more than 47,000 followers on his Instagram page, where he shares stories from his work in the funeral industry. o ⚓ The Nation ☛ Empty_Threats⠀⇛ In the opening minutes of Knock at the Cabin, M. Night Shyamalan’s latest movie, four strangers show up uninvited at a secluded Pennsylvania cabin occupied by two men and their adopted daughter. Dressed in jeans and tucked-in button-down shirts, the strangers could be door-to-door evangelists or the stars of a Wrangler ad. Their actual purpose is more sinister: They carry edged weapons that look sourced from a medieval armory. o § Science⠀➾ # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Houston_Had_a_Problem:_NASA’s_Moon_Mission Astronauts_Were_Late.⠀⇛ NASA officials found it more difficult than they expected to surprise the astronauts of the Artemis II mission with the news that they were going to the moon. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ New_Spin_on_Famous_Physics_Experiment_Shows Light_Interfering_With_Its_Own_Past⠀⇛ When the future meets its own history. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ A_Pit_of_Severed_Hands_Could_Be_The_Remains of_a_Grisly_Ancient_Egyptian_Ceremony⠀⇛ Rather disturbing trophies… # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Driving_on_Less_Than_5_Hours_Sleep_Is_as Risky_as_Driving_Drunk⠀⇛ Nobody likes to be dead tired. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Repeating_Signal_Traced_to_Rocky,_Earth- Sized_World_Could_Reveal_Key_to_Habitability⠀⇛ Hello? # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Saturn’s_Rings_Could_Be_The_Cause_of_a Mysterious_Hot_Spot_in_Its_Atmosphere⠀⇛ A story of fire and ice. o § Education⠀➾ # ⚓ New York Times ☛ ‘If_I_Stop_Now_I’ll_Have_Nothing’:_The African_Students_Who_Fled_Ukraine⠀⇛ One student, accepted at a Georgian school, had her visa application rejected. Another, 18 months from his medical degree, received a deportation order from Germany. “It just makes you want to stop in the street and scream,” he said. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Alabama_Bill_Seeks_1st_Grade ‘Readiness’_for_All_Kids⠀⇛ Alabama’s House education committee advanced legislation requiring kids to attend kindergarten or take a test to show their “readiness” for first grade # ⚓ uni Michigan ☛ Teachers_are_more_than_just_their occupation⠀⇛ Think of every teacher you’ve ever had. Consider each of them, both your favorites and the ones you wish you could forget. # ⚓ uni Michigan ☛ A_look_back_at_the_first_week_of_the_GEO strike⠀⇛ o § Hardware⠀➾ # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Typewriter_Mashup_Becomes_120-Year-Old Teletype⠀⇛ Vintage typewriters can be beautiful and elegant devices. But there’s a limit to their value if, as with the 1903 Remington owned by [Daniel Ross], they are fire-damaged and have a seized mechanism. What did he do with what was essentially a piece of scrap metal? Produce an unholy mashup of the vintage machine and a 1988 Sharp daisy wheel typewriter to make a steampunk-style teletype, of course! # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Tempus_Nectit,_A_DIY_Knitting_Clock_With Instructions⠀⇛ We’re no strangers to unusual clocks here at Hackaday, and some of our favorites make time a little more tangible like [Kyle Rankin]’s knitting clock. # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ A_Soft_Soldering_Jig_For_Hard_Projects⠀⇛ We’ve seen some absolutely gorgeous freeform circuit sculptures. There’s a mystic quality to taking what has normally been hidden away for safety and reliability reasons and putting it on display for everyone to see. Of course, creating these unique circuit sculptures takes considerable time and effort. [Inne] created several silicone soldering jigs to help with these tricky joints. # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Retrotechtacular:_Solder_Like_Its_1944!⠀⇛ When we first saw this 1944 US Office of Education film about hand soldering, we figured it might still have some good information. Well, perhaps it does, but the 1944 soldering was with a giant iron, and the work looked more like metal bricks than anything we’ve soldered lately. Of course, the physics is all the same, but some of the terminology, like “sweating in” isn’t anything we’ve heard before, although we have heard of sweat soldering. # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ No_Home_Cinema_Is_Complete_Without_A_Motorized Projector⠀⇛ In the home of the future, everything is automated. Some of us are already there, in dwellings fully tricked-out with IoT and smart home devices. But they don’t somehow look as futuristic as a home in which everything is motorized. We don’t know whether this was the intention, but we certainly get a futuristic vibe from [Sam Baker]’s home cinema projector mount. It’s no mere bracket, instead on command the projector descends from concealment in the ceiling on a custom scissor lift mechanism. # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Opening_Up_ASIC_Design⠀⇛ The odds are that if you’ve heard about application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) at all, it’s in the context of cryptocurrency mining. For some currencies, the only way to efficiently mine them anymore is to build computers so single- purposed they can’t do anything else. But an ASIC is a handy tool to develop for plenty of embedded applications where efficiency is a key design goal. Building integrated circuits isn’t particularly straightforward or open, though, so you’ll need some tools to develop them such as OpenRAM. o § Health/Nutrition/Agriculture⠀➾ # ⚓ Digital Music News ☛ UK_Government_Fines_TikTok_Nearly_$16 Million_‘For_Misusing_Children’s_Data,’_Says_the_Platform ‘Should_Have_Done_Better’⠀⇛ As it grapples with continued government scrutiny – including a possible stateside ban – ByteDance’s TikTok has officially been slapped with a nearly $16 million fine in the UK “for misusing children’s data” between May of 2018 and July of 2020. # ⚓ France24 ☛ Prosecutors_investigate_Paris_metro_operator over_air_pollution_claims⠀⇛ Prosecutors in Paris have opened a criminal investigation into allegations that pollution in the capital’s metro system is putting travellers’ lives at risk, an NGO and authorities said on Wednesday. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Portuguese_NGO_Sues_TikTok,_Says Platform_‘Profits_From_Children’⠀⇛ # ⚓ Pro Publica ☛ Olin_Corp._Backs_EPA_Ban_on_Asbestos⠀⇛ For decades, chemical companies fought attempts to ban asbestos, claiming they needed the potent carcinogen to manufacture chlorine. As recently as last April, in fact, the CEO of one of the last major companies still clinging to the toxic substance argued for it to remain legal. Acceptable alternatives “do not exist,” Olin Corp. CEO Scott Sutton told regulators. In a dramatic turnaround, Olin said on Tuesday that it would support a federal ban on the deadly mineral. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Biden_EPA_Announces_Power_Plant_Rules_to Curb_Mercury,_Other_Toxins⠀⇛ A new proposal by the Biden administration to strengthen standards limiting emissions of mercury and other toxins could save lives in disproportionately low-income communities that lie near coal- and oil-fired power plants, said public health advocates on Wednesday as they urged the Environmental Protection Agency to quickly implement the rule. # ⚓ The Straits Times ☛ China_publishes_data_showing_raccoon dog_DNA_at_Wuhan_market⠀⇛ The scientists said that it remained unclear how the pandemic began. # ⚓ RFA ☛ Cambodia_sells_research_monkeys_to_the_world._It’s not_all_legal,_US_says.⠀⇛ As COVID-19 sends demand for research macaques soaring, a U.S. court case is raising questions about their origins. # ⚓ Filtration_facility_on_Danish_island_‘removes_PFAS_from drinking_water’⠀⇛ The pollutant ‘forever chemical’ PFAS can be filtered out of drinking water, use of a new facility on a Danish island has shown. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Lactation_Cookies_Probably_Aren’t_Boosting Your_Milk_Supply,_Study_Claims⠀⇛ Save your money. # ⚓ TwinCities Pioneer Press ☛ Novel_treatment_shows_promise against_rare_cancer_in_kids⠀⇛ A regimen using supercharged immune cells appears to work against tumors in children with a rare kind of cancer, researchers reported Wednesday. # ⚓ RFERL ☛ Polish_Agriculture_Minister_Resigns_Amid_Anger_Over Ukrainian_Grain⠀⇛ Polish Agriculture Minister Henryk Kowalczyk has resigned amid rising anger among farmers over the impact of Ukrainian grain imports on prices. # ⚓ Mexico News Daily ☛ AMLO_sends_China’s_Xi_Jinping_letter seeking_help_in_fight_against_fentanyl⠀⇛ AMLO said he sent the missive after pressure from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the trafficking of fentanyl across the Mexico-U.S. border. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ J&J_quadrupled_its_initial_offer_to_settle_cancer lawsuits_over_its_talc-based_baby_powder⠀⇛ Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is willing to pay $8.9 billion to settle tens of thousands lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder cause cancer—an allegation the company continues to deny. # ⚓ Off Guardian ☛ No_brakes_on_Moscow’s_biosecurity_charade⠀⇛ Riley Waggaman The masterminds behind Moscow’s Sanitary Shield—a medley of PCR testing facilities and “vaccine” development centers—met in late March to review the progress of their not-fit- for-purpose biosecurity Iron Curtain. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Canadian_“Turbocharged”_Superpigs_Are Heading_South_in_a_US_Invasion⠀⇛ It’s an “environmental train wreck”. o § Proprietary⠀➾ # ⚓ Palantir_stock_declines_following_expansion_of_Microsoft partnership⠀⇛ They’re down by about 2.3% right now. # ⚓ CNN ☛ Tech_layoffs_raise_new_alarms_about_how_platforms protect_users⠀⇛ Microsoft cut a key team focused on ethical AI product development. # ⚓ Computing UK ☛ Microsoft_shelves_plans_for_new_London office_complex⠀⇛ Microsoft has abandoned plans to establish a new 500,000 sq ft office complex in London, months after announcing it would lay off 10,000 staff worldwide. According to property website React News, the American tech giant had been on the lookout for a location in London as a replacement for its current office leases in Reading, due to expire in 2026. However, Microsoft seems to have postponed any plans for a new office complex for the time being, in light of the current economic conditions. “We are committed to the UK and have facilities across the country,” a spokesperson for Microsoft told The Register. “We regularly review our portfolio to make sure it meets the needs of our people and our long-term business.” Microsoft established its Thames Valley Park headquarters in the 1980s in the busy M4 corridor, along with many other tech businesses. The lease was renewed in 2010, when approximately 2,000 employees were working at the site. o § Security⠀➾ # ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ FBI_seizes_notorious_cybercrime_forum Genesis_Market_in_‘Operation_Cookie_Monster’⠀⇛ The Federal Bureau of Investigation and numerous international authorities have seized the websites belonging to Genesis Market, an infamous source of stolen account data for hackers worldwide, alongside numerous arrests worldwide. ⚓ Security Week ☛ Android’s_April_2023_Updates_Patch_Critical_Remote_Code Execution_Vulnerabilities⠀⇛ Android’s April 2023 security updates were released this week with patches for two critical-severity vulnerabilities leading to remote code execution. ⚓ Scoop News Group ☛ FBI_obtained_detailed_database_exposing_60,000_users_of the_cybercrime_bazaar_Genesis_Market⠀⇛ The seizure comes along with the arrest of nearly 120 people around the world, including Americans, officials said. ⚓ Security Week ☛ 120_Arrested_as_Cybercrime_Website_Genesis_Market_Seized_by FBI⠀⇛ The FBI has seized Genesis Market, a major cybercrime website offering stolen device fingerprints. ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ Chinese_site_selling_stolen_accounts_found_exposing_600,000 records_including_customer_information⠀⇛ A Chinese site that sells stolen accounts and personal information has been found to have exposed over 600,000 records of stolen data and customer information. Detailed by security researcher Jerimiah Fowler at vpnMentor, the site is called Z2U and operates as a gaming market. ⚓ Security Week ☛ Tax_Return_Filing_Service_eFile.com_Caught_Serving_Malware⠀⇛ Online tax return filing service eFile.com was injected with malicious JavaScript code serving malware to visitors. ⚓ Security Week ☛ Chrome_112_Patches_16_Security_Flaws⠀⇛ Chrome 112 was released to the stable channel this week with 16 security fixes, including 14 for vulnerabilities reported by external researchers. ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ Google_threat_analysis_researchers_detail_activities_of_North Korean_‘Archipelago’_hackers⠀⇛ Google LLC’s Threat Analysis Group today released new information on a subset of the North Korean hacking group known as APT43 and what it’s doing to protect users from this group. ⚓ RFERL ☛ ‘One_Of_The_World’s_Largest’_Cybercrime_Markets,_Believed_To_Be Located_In_Russia,_Shut_Down⠀⇛ International police have shut down what they called “one of the world’s largest” online markets dealing in millions of stolen identities and account details, Europol and U.S. officials said on April 5. ⚓ Bruce Schneier ☛ FBI_(and_Others)_Shut_Down_Genesis_Market⠀⇛ Genesis Market is shut_down: [...] But earlier today, multiple domains associated with Genesis had their homepages replaced with a seizure notice from the FBI, which said the domains were seized pursuant to a warrant issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin… ⚓ IT Wire ☛ Ten_Australians_held_after_takedown_of_illegal_cyber_credentials market⠀⇛ Queensland Police Service and Victoria Police on Thursday said the investigation that led to the seizure of the site had been led by the FBI and assisted by the AFP, NSW Police Force, Victoria Police, Queensland Police Service and Western Australia Police Force. It said at the time the site was taken down, it was offering access to more than 1.5 million compromised computers, each containing information for dozens of accounts. Genesis offered login credentials, browsing history, autofill form data and other sensitive data taken from compromised devices. ⚓ Dhole Moments ☛ Something_to_Always_Keep_in_Mind⠀⇛ I don’t write about my employment. A few people have contacted me since I started blogging to ask if I worked for a specific tech company. And my answer will always be the same: Radio silence. Part of what makes blogging here fun for me is that I’m not bound by any obligations to any company. When I publish security vulnerabilities, it’s in the interest of protecting end users from the products and services that could harm them. I don’t give a damn if the company in question gets egg on their face. I similarly don’t give a damn if I make them look good. Not my circus. ⚓ TecAdmin ☛ Strengthening_Linux_Security:_Enforcing_Strong_Password_Policies for_Users⠀⇛ In a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving, securing your Linux environment is crucial to protect sensitive data and system resources. One of the most effective ways to enhance security is by enforcing strong password policies for users. ⚓ Container Journal ☛ Overcoming_Challenges_of_Air-Gapped_Kubernetes⠀⇛ Military and intelligence agencies, hospitals and corporations all deploy air-gapped environments to protect their sensitive information from breaches and theft. An air-gapped environment aims to isolate and limit access to classified and sensitive data. ⚓ Security Week ☛ Nexx_Ignores_Vulnerabilities_Allowing_Hackers_to_Remotely Open_Garage_Doors⠀⇛ Nexx has ignored repeated attempts to report critical product vulnerabilities that can be exploited to remotely open garage doors, and take control of alarms and smart plugs. * § Privacy/Surveillance⠀➾ o ⚓ Zimbabwe ☛ Zanu_PF_at_it_again,_sending_unsolicited_messages_to voters._Where_do_they_get_our_numbers?⠀⇛ The game of love is a game of cat and mouse. I should know. In that game, a phone number is a precious tool to corner your prey. Oh, you should see the high fives that are dished out by the predator’s friends when one finally gets those all-important digits. § Defence/Aggression⠀➾ * ⚓ France24 ☛ Poland_ready_to_send_all_its_MiG-29_jets_to_Ukraine,_given NATO_guarantees⠀⇛ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Poland on Wednesday to strengthen ties with a neighbouring country that has played a big role in galvanising Western military and political support for Kyiv against Russia’s full-scale invasion. His Polish counterpart said Warsaw was ready to send all its MiG-29 jets to Ukraine “in the future”, provided Poland’s NATO allies provided adequate security guarantees. * ⚓ The Straits Times ☛ China_vows_‘resolute_response’_after_McCarthy-Tsai meeting_in_California⠀⇛ China says the meeting has seriously broken the commitment made by Washington to Beijing on the Taiwan issue. * ⚓ Mint Press News ☛ How_The_Global_South_Has_Risen_in_The_Face_of_US Sabotage_with_Ajamu_Baraka⠀⇛ Ajamu Baraka joins Lee Camp to discuss how the media demonizes enemies of the US empire, the US military’s global command structure, neocolonial behavior, and the white supremacy inherent to its hegemony. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ IAEA’s_Grossi_Meets_Russian_Officials_Over_Ukrainian_Nuclear Plant⠀⇛ International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said he held talks on April 5 with Russian officials on the Moscow-held Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Suspects_In_Attempted_Assassination_Of_Azerbaijani_Lawmaker Placed_In_Pretrial_Detention⠀⇛ A Baku court has ordered four suspects in the attempted assassination of a member of Azerbaijan’s parliament be placed in pretrial detention. * ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ US_House_speaker_meets_Taiwan_president_despite Beijing’s_threats⠀⇛ US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sits down with Taiwan’s president on Wednesday for a highly symbolic meeting in California that has already prompted outrage and dire warnings from China. * ⚓ RFA ☛ Taiwan’s_leader_praises_US_ties:_‘We_are_not_alone’⠀⇛ Tsai meets US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles despite Beijing’s warnings. * ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ For_McCarthy_and_Taiwan’s_leader,_visit_marks historic_first⠀⇛ The moment was historic — a U.S. House speaker meeting with the president of Taiwan for a rare visit on American soil. The high-profile encounter Wednesday between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was designed to boost support for the island government. But the meeting at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California also was drawing rebuke from China, which announced patrols Wednesday in the Taiwan Strait. It was most sensitive stop on Tsai’s transit through the U.S. and Latin America. For McCarthy, who is outspoken on China, it was the start of his foray into foreign affairs as House speaker. * ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ US_House_leader_and_Taiwan_president_meet_as China_protests⠀⇛ House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has welcomed Taiwan’s president in a rare high-level meeting on U.S. soil. It was a face-to-face session with President Tsai Ing-wen that risks anger from China. More than a dozen Democratic and Republican lawmakers joined Republican McCarthy for the talks at southern California’s Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The meeting underscored strong support among U.S. lawmakers for the self- ruled island as tensions rise with rival China. For Tsai it’s the most sensitive stop on a weeklong journey meant to shore up alliances with the U.S. and Central America. China views any interaction between U.S. and Taiwanese officials as a challenge to its claim to the island as its territory. * ⚓ RFA ☛ Manila,_Kuala_Lumpur_to_negotiate_with_Beijing_in_South_China Sea⠀⇛ Experts say bilateral oil and gas exploration with China may cause friction within ASEAN. * ⚓ The Straits Times ☛ North_Korea_says_US-South_Korea_drills_push_tension to_‘brink_of_nuclear_war’⠀⇛ North Korea has reacted furiously to the exercises, calling them a rehearsal for invasion. * ⚓ Defence Web ☛ New_Public_Works_Minister_says_Beitbridge_fence_was_“a disaster”_–_report⠀⇛ The failed Beitbridge fence project led by former Public Works and Infrastructure minister Patricia de Lille was “a total disaster” her successor said. * ⚓ Defence Web ☛ Reclaiming_Al_Shabaab’s_revenue⠀⇛ Cutting off al Shabaab’s estimated $100 million in extortion- generated annual revenue will require restoring the integrity of Somalia’s compromised financial, judicial, and intelligence agencies. Despite setbacks, al Shabaab remains a resilient and destabilizing threat in Somalia. In the past year, it was linked to 2,553 violent events and 6,225 fatalities. * ⚓ LRT ☛ NATO_members_at_odds_over_Ukraine’s_accession_prospects_–_media⠀⇛ Although Ukraine is aiming to become a NATO member, the alliance is divided on the issue of accepting Kyiv to the club, Politico has reported. * ⚓ LRT ☛ Lithuania_to_sue_Belarus_over_migrant_smuggling⠀⇛ Lithuania is initiating cross-border proceedings against Belarus over migrant smuggling, accusing Minsk of facilitating irregular migration in order to pressure Vilnius and the EU. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ ‘Not_a_single_step_back!’_In_a_booklet_issued_to_soldiers,_the Russian_authorities_denounce_the_army’s_‘shameful’_retreat_from_Kherson and_urge_a_return_to_‘Stalinist_methods’_—_Meduza⠀⇛ * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Russian_Official_Charged_With_War_Crimes_Tells_UN_Security Council_Ukrainian_Children_Can_Return⠀⇛ Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova- Belova, told a UN Security Council meeting on April 5 that Moscow is coordinating with international organizations to return Ukrainian children to their families. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Poland_Cancels_Fencing_Event_After_Move_To_Allow_Russian, Belarusian_Competitors⠀⇛ Poland’s fencing federation has withdrawn from hosting a World Cup competition this month after the International Fencing Federation ruled that athletes from Russia and Belarus could compete at the event under neutral status if they are not linked to Moscow’s full-scale aggression in Ukraine. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Russia_Uses_Security_Council_Meeting_to_Twist_Charges of_Child_Abduction⠀⇛ Russia accused the West of the same charge the International Criminal Court has leveled at the Moscow: abducting Ukrainian children. Fifty countries issued a joint statement saying Russia was spreading falsehoods. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ McCarthy_Meets_With_Tsai,_Backing_Taiwan_Amid_Rising Tensions_With_China⠀⇛ Speaker Kevin McCarthy became the most senior elected official to meet with a Taiwanese president on American soil since the United States established diplomatic relations with Beijing. * ⚓ France24 ☛ US_House_Speaker_McCarthy_greets_Taiwan_president_despite Beijing’s_threats⠀⇛ US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, becoming the most senior US figure to meet a Taiwanese leader on US soil since 1979 despite threats of retaliation from China, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own. * ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ Bob_Lee,_Cash_App_founder,_fatally_stabbed_in San_Francisco⠀⇛ Bob Lee, a technology executive who created Cash App and was currently chief product officer of MobileCoin, has been fatally stabbed in downtown San Francisco. The San Francisco Police Department has disclosed little about the stabbing. A press release from the department says officers responding to a stabbing in Rincon Hill neighborhood at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday found a wounded 43-year-old man who later died at a hospital. Police did not identify the man but MobileCoin confirmed Lee’s death in response to an email from The Associated Press on Wednesday. MobileCoin CEO Josh Goldbard says Lee made large contributions to Android at Google and was the first chief technology officer of Square before coming to MobileCoin. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Bob_Lee,_Cash_App_Creator,_Is_Fatally_Stabbed_in_San Francisco⠀⇛ Mr. Lee, 43, was chief product officer at the cryptocurrency start-up MobileCoin. The case remains under investigation. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ U.S._Blocks_Four_Georgian_Officials_From_Entering_Country_Over Corruption⠀⇛ The U.S. State Department has blocked four Georgian judicial officials from entering the country due to their involvement in “significant corruption,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. * ⚓ AntiWar ☛ China:_The_Rock_Upon_Which_the_US-Led_Alliance_Breaks⠀⇛ In March, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where they not only “reaffirm[ed] the special nature of the Russia-China partnership,” but “signed a statement on deepening the strategic partnership and bilateral ties which are entering a new era.” * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Macron,_in_China,_Says_He’ll_Urge_Xi_to_Work_for_Peace in_Ukraine⠀⇛ President Emmanuel Macron of France spoke of the need for a “shared responsibility for peace and international stability.” * ⚓ France24 ☛ China_has_‘major_role’_to_play_in_Ukraine_peace_effort, Macron_says_in_Beijing⠀⇛ French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that China had a “major role” to play in finding a path to peace in Ukraine, as he kicked off a three-day visit to Beijing. * ⚓ France24 ☛ On_China_visit,_Macron_attempts_diplomatic_balancing_act_on Ukraine⠀⇛ French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit in a bid to dissuade China from supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But will the latest European leaders to visit China be able to manage the fine balance between trade and geopolitics? * ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ France’s_Macron_begins_China_trip_with_Ukraine, trade_on_agenda⠀⇛ By Francesco Fontemaggi French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a visit in which he hopes to dissuade China from supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while also forging closer ties with a crucial trade partner. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘Our_Blood,_Your_Hands’:_Students_Stage_National Walkout_to_Demand_Gun_Control⠀⇛ Students across the United States walked out of their classrooms Wednesday to take part in a nationwide protest demanding gun control legislation amid relentless shootings that have already claimed more than 10,000 lives in a little over three months this year. * ⚓ LRT ☛ Sanctions_evasion_scheme_revealed:_how_Russians_tried_to_smuggle a_plane_through_Palanga_–_LRT_Investigation⠀⇛ The LRT Investigation Team has uncovered a Russian network facilitating aircraft purchases from the EU and circumventing sanctions. The scheme involves companies in Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Italy, and Russia. A private Russia-bound plane has been stranded in Lithuania’s Palanga for several weeks, with the pilot missing. * ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ The_latest_from_Arte_Weekly:_While_Europe_debates arms_shipments_to_Ukraine,_Russian_soldiers_plead_with_Putin,_requesting more_equipment⠀⇛ * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Zelensky_arrives_in_Poland_for_first_official_visit_there since_full-scale_war_began_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Poland for a state visit, a senior Polish official told the broadcaster TVN24. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Russian_children’s_rights_commissioner,_wanted_on_war_crimes charges,_describes_life_as_the_‘adoptive_mother’_of_a_deported_Ukrainian child_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Russian Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova said Tuesday that life with the 16-year-old from Mariupol who she “adopted” after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine is not always “smooth,” but that they “love each other.” * ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Appeals_Court_Reverses_Murder_Conviction_Of_Cop_Who_Killed Suicidal_Man_11_Seconds_After_Entering_His_House⠀⇛ Huntsville, Alabama police officer William Darby was the only officer on the scene who felt a suicidal man needed to be murdered. And he was the last to arrive, uninvited, to a scene apparently under control, handled by two other officers who were doing an admirable job de-escalating the situation. * ⚓ Spiegel ☛ Ethiopia_After_the_Civil_War:_A_Fragile_Peace_in_the_Wake_of Unspeakable_Horrors⠀⇛ The civil war in Tigray is over – for now. Up to 380,000 civilians are thought to have died, and tens of thousands of women raped. Can peace hold in the face of such atrocities? * ⚓ Spiegel ☛ Analyst_on_Tehran’s_Nuclear_Game:_What_Iran_Wants_for_a_New Deal⠀⇛ Tehran could be capable of building a nuclear weapon within just a few weeks. In an interview, scholar Nasser Hadian says that Tehran is interested in more than just calculated provocation – and discusses what the West should do next. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Putin_To_Welcome_Belarusian_Leader_Lukashenka_in_Moscow⠀⇛ Belarusian authoritarian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka is headed to Moscow on April 5 for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. * ⚓ RFA ☛ Chinese_authorities_in_Tibet_go_after_relatives_of_self- immolating_protestors⠀⇛ Tibetans related to protestors are denied university exams and job opportunities * ⚓ RFA ☛ Former_1989_student_leader_stands_trial_over_calls_for_massacre reappraisal⠀⇛ Xu Guang is ‘very weak’ after months of hunger strike and forced feeding to commemorate the Tiananmen massacre. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ NATO_Chief_Says_Belarus_Nukes_Highlight_‘Empty_Promises’_Of Putin-Xi_Statement⠀⇛ Russia’s announcement that it will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus shows that a Russia-China joint statement days earlier amounted to “empty promises,” NATO Secretary- General Jens Stoltenberg said. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Macron,_In_China,_Urges_‘Shared_Responsibility_For_Peace’⠀⇛ French President Emmanuel Macron said on April 5 that he wants to “engage China toward a shared responsibility for peace” in Ukraine when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. * ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ Hungarian_Foreign_minister_objects_to_Ukraine_being invited_to_meeting_of_NATO_Foreign_Ministers’_Council⠀⇛ * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ Seymour_Hersh:_The_Nord_Stream_Ghost_Ship⠀⇛ The false details in the CIA’s cover story. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ What_Survivors_of_War_Can_Tell_Us_About_Our_Broken_Health Care_System⠀⇛ Here’s something we seldom focus on when it comes to war, American-style, even during the just-passed 20th anniversary of our disastrous invasion of Iraq: Many more soldiers survive armed conflict than die from it. This has been especially so during this country’s 21st-century War on Terror, which is still playing out in all too many lands globally. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ China’s_Ambassador_to_the_E.U._Tries_to_Distance Beijing_From_Moscow⠀⇛ The ambassador, Fu Cong, said China was not on Russia’s side in the war in Ukraine. “‘No limit’ is nothing but rhetoric,” he said, referring to a statement from last year about the countries’ relationship. * ⚓ Vice Media Group ☛ Ukrainian_Refugees_Are_Working_Through_Trauma_in_a Metaverse_Version_of_Kyiv⠀⇛ VR therapy takes the next step with group therapy classes set in a virtual Kyiv. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Standup_comics_investigated_after_performing_parody_skit_of Tatarsky_assassination_—_Meduza⠀⇛ State Duma Deputy Yana Lantratova called on Russia’s Investigative Committee to conduct an inquiry into a parody performance mocking the assassination of the war propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Social_media_users_linked_to_Daria_Trepova_targeted_by_online threats_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Social media users who follow accounts belonging to Daria Trepova, the 26-year-old accused of killing pro-Kremlin war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, are being targeted by online threats and harassment, the Telegram channel Rotonda reported on Wednesday, citing multiple St. Petersburg activists whose names were posted in groups dedicated to “investigating” Tatarsky’s murder. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Latvia_brings_back_mandatory_military_service_—_Meduza⠀⇛ The Latvian Saeima (unicameral parliament) has passed in the final third reading a law that reintroduces mandatory service in the military for Latvian men aged 18–27. * ⚓ LRT ☛ Latvia_reintroduces_compulsory_military_service⠀⇛ On Wednesday, the Latvian parliament Saeima decided to reintroduce compulsory military service in the country, Latvia’s public broadcaster LSM has reported. * ⚓ Latvia ☛ Compulsory_military_service_to_be_re-introduced_in_Latvia⠀⇛ On Wednesday, April 5, the Saeima decided on the re- introduction of the compulsory national defense service in Latvia by adopting the draft law on the State Defense Service and related bills in the final reading. * ⚓ Latvia ☛ Victory_Park_to_be_made_more_pleasant_following_removal_of Soviet_obelisk⠀⇛ Following the much-publicised removal of a Soviet-era monument last year, Victory Park (Uzvaras parks) in Rīga will this year receive 6 million euros’ worth of investment to make it a more pleasant place to be, Rīga City Council said April 5. * ⚓ Latvia ☛ Latvia_welcomes_Finland’s_NATO_accession⠀⇛ The Latvian Foreign Minister, Edgars Rinkēvičs, congratulated Finland on joining NATO on April 4, saying the historic milestone will contribute to the security of the Baltic Sea region and the Alliance in general. * ⚓ Latvia ☛ Latvia’s_State_Security_Service:_Keep_an_eye_open_for_spies⠀⇛ The State Security Service (VDD) has released its annual public report reviewing its activities during 2022. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Activist_who_drew_attention_to_Wagner_Group_burials_in Krasnodar_Krai_town_leaves_Russia_after_threats_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Vitaly Votanovsky, an activist from Krasnodar Krai who used Telegram to draw public attention to the high number of Wagner Group mercenaries being buried in the town of Bakinskaya, has reportedly left the country. * ⚓ France24 ☛ Brazil_man_kills_four_children_with_hatchet_in_‘monstrous’ preschool_attack⠀⇛ A 25-year-old man burst into a preschool in southern Brazil and killed four children with a hatchet-like weapon Wednesday before turning himself in to police, an attack President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned as “monstrous”. * ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Main_Suspect_In_St._Petersburg_Cafe_Blast_Remanded_In Custody⠀⇛ Darya Trepova will be remanded in custody for two months, until June 2, 2023. * ⚓ YouTuber_Plays_Prank_On_Man_Who_‘Didn’t_Take_It_Very_Well’_In_Virginia Mall,_Gets_Shot_In_Stomach:_Police⠀⇛ The victim, later identified as 21-year-old Tanner Cook, was found nearby with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. § Transparency/Investigative Reporting⠀➾ * ⚓ Quartz ☛ India’s_top_court_has_had_enough_of_the_government’s_“sealed cover”_shenanigan⠀⇛ The Supreme Court of India today (April 5) criticized the government for its tendency to place information before it in sealed covers with the information inside them accessible only to the judges. § Environment⠀➾ * ⚓ DeSmog ☛ International_Courts_Take_on_Climate_with_Historic_Hearings and_Resolution⠀⇛ Two historic developments last week are putting the climate crisis squarely on the docket of some of the world’s highest courts. On March 29, an international human rights court in Europe held a pair of hearings addressing government responsibility on climate change for the first time. That same day, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution asking the International Court of Justice to weigh in on nations’ legal obligations to ensure protection of the climate system.  The outcomes of the proceedings, experts say, could significantly advance climate justice and accountability as well as clarify the requirements under international law for governments to curb climate breakdown. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ How_Vanuatu’s_Climate_Campaign_Could_Save_the_World⠀⇛ A small miracle happened in New York on March 29. A humble campaign that began three years ago on the Vanuatu campus of the University of the South Pacific culminated in the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution requesting an advisory opinion on climate change from the International Court of Justice. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ After_Backlash,_Hochul_Walks_Back_Plan_to_Gut_New_York Climate_Law⠀⇛ Climate groups celebrated Wednesday once top officials revealed that after outraging campaigners and fellow Democrats, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul no longer sees rewriting a landmark state law to allow more planet-heating emissions as a top priority for budget negotiations. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ The_Corporate_Media’s_Shocking_Silence_on_Latest Tipping_Points_Study⠀⇛ On the heels of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report (3/20/23), which featured scientists running out of ways to emphasize how urgently deep cuts in fossil fuel use are needed, a troubling new climate study has emerged. Published in the prominent peer-reviewed science journal Nature (3/29/23), the study found that a little-studied deep ocean circulation system is slowing dramatically, and could collapse this century. One IPCC author not involved in the study declared it “headline news.” Unfortunately, science doesn’t guide US corporate media, which were virtually silent on the landmark study. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Glaciologist_Says_New_Melting_Study_‘Frankly_Scary. Even_to_Me.’⠀⇛ Peer-reviewed research out Wednesday shows that parts of a huge ice sheet covering Eurasia retreated up to 2,000 feet per day at the end of the last ice age—by far the fastest rate measured to date. * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Climate_change_washes_away_freshwater_for_Indian villagers⠀⇛ Rising seas from climate change is bringing saltwater into freshwater supplies in India, where less than half the population can access clean drinking water. In Chellanam increased salinity in the aquifer has forced residents to retrieve freshwater by hand. * ⚓ JURIST ☛ US_federal_appeals_court_upholds_Biden_administration_guidance for_federal_agencies_on_greenhouse_gas_emissions⠀⇛ The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Wednesday vacated a preliminary injunction blocking Executive Order 13990. * ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ March_in_Hong_Kong_was_‘unseasonably_warm,’ Observatory_says⠀⇛ March in Hong Kong was “unseasonably warm,” the Hong Kong Observatory has said, with the monthly mean temperature almost 2 degrees Celsius warmer than normal. * ⚓ Science Alert ☛ NASA_Assessment_Finds_Sea_Levels_Have_Risen_Over_9 Centimeters_in_Just_30_Years⠀⇛ It all adds up. * § Energy/Transportation⠀➾ o ⚓ LRT ☛ Lithuania_resumes_talks_with_Sweden_on_sharing_windfall energy_profits⠀⇛ Lithuania continues negotiations with Sweden, its major electricity provider, after the European Commission told Sweden to sign an agreement with Lithuania on sharing electricity producers’ excess revenue, Lithuanian Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys says. o ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Australia’s_largest_solar_farm_close_to operational⠀⇛ Australia’s largest solar farm capable of powering 235,000 homes, is close to being switched on in Queensland.  The 400-megawatt Western Downs Green Power Hub, about 300 kilometres west of Brisbane, has more than one million solar panels. o ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Fears_of_Fresh_Disaster_Rise_as_Images_Show_Major Damage_Inside_Fukushima_Reactor⠀⇛ Images released Tuesday by the operator of Japan’s destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant showed significant damage on the inside of one of the facility’s three melted reactors, heightening fears that another earthquake in the region could spark a fresh radioactive catastrophe. o ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ New_Probe_Reveals_‘Real-World_Harm’_of_Crypto Mining_Operations⠀⇛ A report published Wednesday by the Environmental Working Group examines how the “mining” process behind popular cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Monero creates a wide range of pollution that is harming communities and fueling the climate emergency. o ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Critics_Warn_G20′s_LNG_Subsidies_Killing_Hope_for Livable_Future⠀⇛ Despite pledging to take action on the climate emergency, including by ending international fossil fuel financing, Group of 20 governments continue to pour billions of dollars into gas infrastructure expansion, according to an analysis released Wednesday. o ⚓ New York Times ☛ In_Ohio,_Electric_Cars_Are_Starting_to_Reshape Jobs_and_Companies⠀⇛ The state, heavily dependent on the auto industry, is a case study in whether electric vehicles will create or destroy jobs. o ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Double_lives:_From_glass_back_to_sand,_and_how_solar panels_can_save_water⠀⇛ Progress roundup: Tests show recycled glass aids Louisiana marshlands, floating PV panels slow evaporation, non-invasive imaging uncovers mysteries in Giza. o ⚓ uni Stanford ☛ From_the_Community:_An_inclusive_dialogue_on fossil_fuel_money_must_happen⠀⇛ In this letter to the Stanford community, various members of The Coalition for a True School of Sustainability advocate for the need for an open dialogue about about Doerr’s collaboration with fossil fuel companies. They write, “As we navigate this latest paradigm shift of removing bias in sustainability and environmental research, we believe it is crucial to find a path together, through shared dialogue.” * § Wildlife/Nature⠀➾ o ⚓ Latvia ☛ Bear_cub_rescued_on_roadside_in_Latvia⠀⇛ On Wednesday, April 5, the Nature Conservation Agency  (DAP) captured a bear cub who had wandered along the Limbaži-Aloja road for several days. The bear has been delivered to the Rīga Zoo and placed in quarantine, DAP said. § Finance⠀➾ * ⚓ Latvia ☛ Latvian_central_bank_plans_to_battle_loose_change⠀⇛ Every year, Latvian residents lose several million coins of one and two cents. They are dropped on the streets and lying around in drawers and pockets, and sucked up in vacuum cleaners. For this reason, the Latvian central bank (Bank of Latvia) intends to reduce the circulation of these nominals, Latvian Radio reported April 5. * ⚓ James G ☛ Cash_as_a_payment_option⠀⇛ I rode a cable car on my trip to San Francisco earlier this year. The cable car may be the closest I have been to a rollercoaster in terms of the uneasiness of the journey. We went up a big hill, then went down. I rode the full cable car on the Powell / Hyde journey. One experience from the journey that I recall vividly, aside from the beautiful views and excitement I felt on the journey, is one passenger trying to figure out how to buy a digital ticket on the cable car journey. * ⚓ Off Guardian ☛ Central_Bank_Digital_Currency_Is_the_Endgame_–_Part_2⠀⇛ Iain Davis In Part 1 we noted that “money” is no more than a medium of exchange. If we cooperate in sufficient numbers, we could create an economy based upon an entirely voluntary monetary system. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Major_Russian_Bank_VTB_Reports_$7.7_Billion_Loss_Due_To Sanctions⠀⇛ Russia’s second-largest bank VTB, one of the first banks to be excluded from the SWIFT global payments system over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, reported a loss of 612.6 billion rubles ($7.7 billion) for 2022 on April 5. * ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ North_Carolina_Senate_GOP_Seeks_Even_Lower Income_Tax_Rates⠀⇛ Top leaders in the North Carolina Senate want to reduce the state’s already falling individual income tax rate even further than what’s already set to happen * ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Nebraska_Agency_Director_Resigns_Amid_COVID Grant_Questions⠀⇛ The director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development has resigned a day after a news report saying that a business he owns received $24,000 in pandemic relief grants from the agency he headed * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ The_GOP_‘Billionaires_Pay_Zero_Tax’_Proposal_Is_Not_for Farmers_and_Ranchers⠀⇛ Under America’s current loophole-ridden tax law, rich people — even billionaires — can pass unlimited investment gains to their descendants without paying a dollar in income tax. These rich don’t even have to do any fancy planning. All they have to do is die, a step everyone, of course, takes eventually. * ⚓ The Straits Times ☛ Macau_casinos_shut_thousands_of_hotel_rooms_amid labour_crunch⠀⇛ The labour shortage is triggering room rate inflation and a drop in the quality of hospitality. * ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ David_Malpass_on_China’s_role_in_the_World_Bank_and how_to_prevent_a_‘lost_decade_for_growth’⠀⇛ The president of the World Bank, speaking at the Atlantic Council as he prepares to hand over the reins to his successor, has one big worry about the global economy: a “reversal in development.”  * ⚓ Mexico News Daily ☛ [Mexico]_Inflation_slows_to_6.85%_in_March⠀⇛ The headline rate, which has dropped almost two points since last year’s peak, is slightly below the 6.89% consensus forecast. * ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ RBA_boss_eyes_more_rate_hikes,_‘way_too_early’_for cuts⠀⇛ Further interest rate rises for squeezed mortgage-holders remain firmly on the table as the head of the Reserve Bank warns of stubbornly high rents and energy prices in the long- term. * ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Stocks_falter_as_economic_worries_nag,_kiwi lifts⠀⇛ World stock markets have stumbled as signs the economic outlook is weakening spurred caution, while a bigger-than-expected interest-rate hike from New Zealand lifted its dollar. European stocks fell on Wednesday with the broad STOXX 600 index pulling away from Tuesday’s one-month highs. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Is_the_American_Dream_a_Long_Con?⠀⇛ When Barbara Ehrenreich founded the Economic Hardship Reporting Project in the aftermath of the 2008 economic recession, she envisioned that the nonprofit would publish “quality journalism about inequality.” Alissa Quart, who worked alongside Ehrenreich at the EHRP and now serves as its executive director, embodies this ethos in her own trenchant cultural criticism and reporting, picking apart American delusions from the ads marketed to teens (Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers) to the stability of a middle-class life (Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America).1 * ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Melbourne_Formula_One_Grand_Prix:_beyond_the_spin the_numbers_don’t_stack_up⠀⇛ Victoria commits around $80m dollars a year for Melbourne’s Formula One Grand Prix, an event with no business case and no updated cost-benefit analysis to show if the event generates value for money. Joan and Peter Logan of the Save Albert Park group debunk the spin. Victorians may remember their then Premier Jeff Kennett assuring them that the Australian Grand Prix would not cost taxpayers a cent when he announced in 1993 that the race would move from Adelaide. He was right. So far it has cost Victorians more than one billion dollars, with a further billion expected to be added to that by the contract‘s end in 2037. * ⚓ Pro Publica ☛ How_the_Ultrarich_See_Huge_Tax_Breaks_From_Private_Jets, Yachts⠀⇛ Flying to Ireland to inhale the seaside air as you drive a golf ball into the scenic distance. Crossing the country to reach your enormous yacht, which is ready for your Hudson River pleasure cruise. Hosting a governor’s wife on your very own aircraft. These are only a few of the joys that the richest Americans have experienced in recent years through their private jets. And what made them all the sweeter is that they came with a tax write-off. Over the past two years, ProPublica has documented the many ways that the ultrawealthy avoid taxes. The biggest or most daring maneuvers scale in the billions of dollars, and while the tax deductibility of private jets isn’t the most important feature of U.S. tax law, the fact that billionaires’ luxury rides come with millions in tax savings says a lot about how the system really works. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Republicans_Have_a_Favorite_New_Tool_to_Destroy_Public Schools⠀⇛ For Pamela Lang, a realtor in the Phoenix area whose son developed learning disabilities after surviving a typically fatal brain tumor at nine months, it seemed like a dream come true. Lang was unhappy with the special education accommodations at her son’s local public school, and now Arizona was offering more than $30,000 in a private bank account to cover the cost of private education. * ⚓ teleSUR ☛ French_Crisis_Will_Only_End_After_Pension_Reform_Ban: Unions⠀⇛ Since January, French citizens have held massive demonstrations to reject this reform, which proposes to delay the retirement age to 64 years by 2030. * ⚓ France24 ☛ ‘A_failure’:_French_union_leaders_denounce_pension_reform meeting_with_PM_Borne⠀⇛ French unions said last-ditch talks with the prime minister on Wednesday had failed to ease tensions over a divisive pension reform and called for record turnout at protest rallies the next day. * ⚓ The_great_tech_unrest:_3_in_4_UK_tech_workers_dissatisfied_at_work⠀⇛ Over three quarters (77%) of tech talent in the UK are unhappy in their current jobs and actively seeking out new roles, according to a new report out today. The What Do Tech Talent Want in 2023 report, by Europe’s biggest technology talent hub hackajob, surveyed over 1,000 UK technology workers from developers and engineers, to data scientists, analysts, designers, product managers and more. According to the report, only 11% of UK tech talent are content to stay in their current role. * ⚓ France24 ☛ The_US_wants_to_elevate_China_to_‘developed_country’_status; Beijing_disagrees⠀⇛ The US House of Representatives has voted to strip China of its status as a developing country. China has condemned the move and refuses to join the ranks of developed or “wealthy” nations. At stake are critical economic and geopolitical issues for the world’s second-largest economy. * ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Russia_Targets_De-dollarization_in_Economic_Relations⠀⇛ “Among the sanctions measures was the expulsion of chosen Russian banks from the SWIFT system…” § AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics⠀➾ * ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Italian_Legislators_Seek_To_Secure_Their_Existence_And Future_For_Italian_Children_By_Outlawing_English_Use_By_Citizens⠀⇛ Accurate. And sometimes a foreign country wants to be the past. Somewhere between a faded photo of Benito Mussolini’s inverted corpse and an ill-received performance by the Stormtroopers of Death at the Teatro alla Scala lies this inexplicable decision to return Italy to its nationalistic roots. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Italian_Ex-Prime_Minister_Silvio_Berlusconi_Is Hospitalized⠀⇛ The 86-year-old businessman-turned-politician, now a senator, was admitted to an intensive care unit in Milan. He was said to have a “problem related to a previous infection.” * ⚓ France24 ☛ Tweets_by_Uganda_president’s_son_spark_‘concern’_over succession_question⠀⇛ Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has attracted international attention with a range of striking tweets in recent months – starting with a veiled threat to invade Kenya in October and most recently last week, when he offered to deploy Ugandan troops to defend Moscow from “imperialists”. But the running theme in his tweets is the suggestion that he will soon take over from his father. * ⚓ TwinCities Pioneer Press ☛ 25-year-old_California_TikTok_influencer could_become_the_next_Gen_Z_member_of_Congress⠀⇛ While at UC Irvine School of Law, Cheyenne Hunt clerked for Sen. Amy Klobuchar. * ⚓ LRT ☛ Lithuania’s_President_Nausėda_failed_to_disclose_membership_in Communist_Party,_documents_show⠀⇛ President Gitanas Nausėda joined the Communist Party in the late 1980s, just around the time when Lithuania started a movement for independence. * ⚓ Craig Murray ☛ High_Level_Corruption_in_Scotland_Continues⠀⇛ The threat of imprisonment for contempt of court again looms over me if I tell you (again) too much of the truth about the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell. But I can make a few observations. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Nicola_Sturgeon’s_Husband_Arrested_as_Scottish_Party Is_Investigated⠀⇛ Peter Murrell, a longtime Scottish National Party official, was detained by the police for about 11 hours over the handling of donations raised to campaign for a second independence vote. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Beware_a_Media_Once_Again_Hypnotized_by_the_Trump Spectacle⠀⇛ At the criminal court in downtown Manhattan today, nothing important happened. Believe me. I was there. There were no meaningful occurrences of true consequence. Certainly nothing worthy of a claim on your limited attention. I wouldn’t bring it up at all, except that I fear that my friends and I in the media may be about to gleefully poison this nation, one more time. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Iran_Appoints_Ambassador_To_U.A.E._In_Continued_Push_To_Warm Relations_With_Gulf_States⠀⇛ Iran has appointed an ambassador to the United Arab Emirates for the first time in seven years as Tehran continues to attempt to thaw relations with several of its Gulf state neighbors. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ The_Long_History_of_Presidents_Getting_a_Pass⠀⇛ With great fanfare, a former American president has been formally arraigned on criminal charges for the first time. Donald Trump, ever vengeful and sullen before the workings of justice, appeared before Judge Juan M. Merchan in Manhattan after reporting to the district attorney’s office and getting fingerprinted. News cameras were barred from the courtroom, but every other facet of the legal proceeding was chronicled and pundit-parsed, from footage of Trump’s private plane en route to New York from Florida, to his security motorcade’s journey downtown from Trump Tower, to the motley gaggle of pro-Trump protesters outside the courthouse. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Bulgaria’s_Borisov_Urges_All-Party_Talks_On_Forming_Government To_End_Political_Stalemate⠀⇛ The leader of Bulgaria’s center-right GERB party, coming off a narrow victory in snap parliamentary elections, has invited all other parties that gained seats in parliament to join talks on forming a government. * ⚓ Latvia ☛ Brexit_meant_exit_from_Latvia_for_60_Britons_last_year⠀⇛ Since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in 2016, Britons have lost their automatic right of residence in EU member states. Last year, 60 British citizens were told to leave Latvia, according to EU figures published March 31. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ The_Movement_That_Made_Brandon_Johnson_Mayor_of_Chicago⠀⇛ Chicago, Ill.—Anyone who doubts the power of organized labor to reshape the world should look to the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and its allies’ electing one of their own as mayor of the third-largest city in America last night. Brandon Johnson, a black 47-year-old Cook County commissioner and former CTU member and staffer, shocked this city by winning its mayoral runoff, besting former Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Paul Vallas by about 16,000 votes as of late last night, after running an unabashedly progressive campaign calling for expanding social services and new taxes on the rich. This despite Vallas’s austerity- and crime-obsessed campaign (funded principally by the wealthy) outspending Johnson’s campaign (funded principally by unions) nearly two to one. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘A_Win_for_the_History_Books’:_Brandon_Johnson_Defeats School_Privatizer_in_Chicago⠀⇛ Progressive Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson defeated conservative Democrat and school privatizer Paul Vallas in Chicago’s mayoral runoff on Tuesday, a victory he called a “gateway to a new future” for the nation’s third-largest city. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ A_Few_Other_Modern_US_Presidents_Who_Deserve Indictment⠀⇛ Seeing Trump arraigned in New York on Tuesday was satisfying even if the outcome of the trial cannot be foreseen and he has a presumption of innocence. There is obviously evidence that he falsified his business records for the purpose of hiding material facts from the American people in October 2015, so as to defeat Hillary Clinton even after the release of the Billy Bush interview in which he boasted of grabbing random women by the genitals. Major Republicans began peeling away at that point, and the revelation of the Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal affairs (while Melania was pregnant with Baron) would likely have finished him off. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Trump_Stole_an_Election._34_Felonies_Are_Just_the_Start.⠀⇛ Donald Trump looked wounded sitting at the defendant’s table in court on Tuesday. Lips pursed, eyes glazed and sullen. Surrounded by his lawyers, he was nonetheless alone; they talked and even joked with one another, not with him. It almost moved me. If Trump were capable of empathy, I might have mustered some for him. * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ Filings_Reveal_Amazon_Spent_Over_$14_Million_to_Bust_Union in_2022_Alone⠀⇛ Even within the booming anti-union consulting industry, this is an unusually high amount of spending. * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ Finland_Formally_Joins_NATO,_Doubling_Alliance’s_Border With_Russia⠀⇛ Blinken says he wanted to ‘thank’ Putin for giving Finland a reason to join NATO by invading Ukraine. * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ Patrick_Lawrence:_The_Happiness_of_Others⠀⇛ For Americans, admitting that people in other parts of the world have and want different things from what they have and want can, in its subtle way, be devastating to their view of the world. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘She_Should_Resign_Immediately’:_Outrage_as_North Carolina_Democrat_Switches_to_GOP⠀⇛ North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham formally announced Wednesday that she is switching from the Democratic Party to the GOP, handing Republicans a veto-proof majority in the House and potentially imperiling Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s ability to block right-wing attacks on reproductive freedom and voting rights. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Bishop_Barber_Rebukes_Tennessee_GOP_for_​Bid_to_Oust Democratic_Lawmakers⠀⇛ Poor People’s Campaign co-chair Bishop William J. Barber II on Wednesday stood in solidarity with three Democratic Tennessee state lawmakers facing a Republican-led expulsion effort over protesting for gun reform on the House floor after last week’s Nashville elementary school massacre. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ UN_In_Talks_With_Taliban_To_Clarify_Ban_On_Afghan_Women Workers⠀⇛ The United Nations has ordered its 3,300 employees in Afghanistan not to report to their offices for the next two days as the UN mission in the war-torn country seeks further clarification after Taliban rulers appeared to extend a ban on Afghan women working in UN offices. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ The_GOP’s_Big_Bold_Plan_to_Bring_Back_Child_Labor⠀⇛ I have to concede one point: Today’s far-right Republican party does not discriminate against women. In fact, the GOP is giving its female political buffoons a higher profile than its male bozos. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Kansas_City_Tenants_Union_Celebrates_as_Endorsed Candidates_Advance_to_General_Election⠀⇛ A tenants union in Kansas City on Tuesday credited a major grassroots effort with ensuring its six endorsed progressive candidates for city council seats moved on to the general election, bringing the city a step closer to what Mayor Quinton Lucas said could become “the most progressive city council that we have seen in Kansas City’s history.” * ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Bolsonaro_Testifies_in_Relation_to_Saudi_Jewels⠀⇛ “…there were hearings conducted for individuals implicated in the incident…” * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Israeli_Forces_Draw_Condemnation_Over_‘Barbaric’_Raid of_Al-Aqsa_Mosque⠀⇛ Israeli police brutally attacked Palestinians inside the Al- Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday night, injuring at least a dozen peaceful worshipers and arresting more than 400 during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Israeli_Police_Raid_Jerusalem_Mosque;_Brief_Flare-Up With_Gaza_Follows⠀⇛ The raid at the sensitive holy site set off Palestinian rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, followed by Israeli airstrikes on the territory. On Wednesday night, there was a second raid at the compound. * ⚓ JURIST ☛ Israel_Police_raid_Jerusalem’s_al-Aqsa_Mosque_during_Ramadan prayers⠀⇛ Israeli Police Wednesday raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem and arrested 350 people inside. Police said in a statement that they forced entry into the compound in a bid to counter “masked agitators. * ⚓ AntiWar ☛ Israel’s_Long_War_Between_the_Generals_and_Extremists_Is_Not Going_Away⠀⇛ Israel edged closer to civil war over the weekend than at any point in its history. By Monday night, in a bid to avert chaos, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to put a temporary halt to his plans to neuter the Israeli courts. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘Now_Do_Bush’:_Trump_Arraignment_Contrasts_Typical Impunity_for_US_Leaders⠀⇛ The historic arraignment of former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday highlighted how infrequently American political leaders are held accountable for any crimes. * ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ China_is_getting_comfortable_with_the_Gulf Cooperation_Council._The_West_must_pragmatically_adapt_to_its_growing regional_influence.⠀⇛ The US and its allies and partners must pragmatically adapt to China’s growing regional influence by providing credible alternatives to Beijing. * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ ‘Now_Do_Bush’:_Trump_Arraignment_Contrasts_Typical Immunity_for_US_Leaders⠀⇛ “Trump should be prosecuted for a variety of crimes, committed both as a private citizen and public official,” argues Jeremy Scahill. “But if we want to claim that our system is exceptional, then the same fate should be brought to bear on the Bushes, Cheneys, and Kissingers of the world as well.” * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ Netanyahu’s_Power_Grab_Is_Shattering_the_Myth_of_a_United, Democratic_Israel⠀⇛ The illusion of a cohesive Israel, an Israel that is a miraculous success, exists only in the minds of privileged Israeli and some diaspora Jews. Some European politicians may also believe this to be the case, having been convinced by Jews in their countries. But it was never the case. * ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ Szijjártó:_The_mainstream_sees_Trump_as_a_threat_and ignores_the_will_of_the_people⠀⇛ * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ Chris_Hedges:_Reclaiming_Our_Country⠀⇛ This is a talk Chris Hedges gave on April 4th at the Independent National Convention in Austin, Texas. * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ ‘Grim_Milestone’:_Over_400_Human_Rights_Defenders_Murdered Worldwide_Last_Year⠀⇛ “Despite an assault on human rights and the rule of law in many countries,” human rights defenders “showed remarkable courage and persistence in advocating for more democratic, just, and inclusive societies.” * ⚓ Techdirt ☛ NPR_Was_Twitter’s_Example_Of_What_Should_NOT_Be_Labeled ‘State-Affiliated_Media.’_Then_Musk_Added_The_Label_And_Retconned_The Policy⠀⇛ For years I’ve joked that everyone who hasn’t thought about trust & safety thinks that it’s easy: just do what I would do. The assumption is that there’s a “right” set of ways to handle these questions, when the reality is that there’s a very broad set of unclear areas, where there are reasonable arguments for a wide variety of possible ways to handle things. This is why good trust & safety teams focus on trying to craft clear policies that can be followed by a large distributed team, while realizing that there will be many difficult calls that don’t fit neatly. In those cases, the teams have to make a tough call, or consider whether or not the policies themselves need to be adjusted. * § Misinformation/Disinformation/Propaganda⠀➾ o ⚓ NYPost ☛ How_frightening_new_AI_Midjourney_creates_realistic_fake images⠀⇛ This new AI tool rocking the art world is only “a year or two” from “perfection.” o ⚓ New York Times ☛ Rupert_Murdoch_Can_Be_Forced_to_Testify_in_Fox- Dominion_Trial,_Judge_Says⠀⇛ Star hosts for Fox News like Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity may also appear in person at the high-profile trial, which is set to start April 17. o ⚓ Reason ☛ Other_Torts_(Besides_Libel)_and_Liability_for_AI Companies⠀⇛ Last week and this, I’ve been serializing my Large Libel Models? Liability for AI Output draft. For some earlier posts on this (including § 230, disclaimers, publication, and more), see here; one particular significant point is at Communications Can Be Defamatory Even If Readers Realize There’s a Considerable Risk of Error. o ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ NPR_Protests_as_Twitter_Calls_It ‘State-Affiliated_Media’⠀⇛ Twitter labeled National Public Radio as “state- affiliated media,” a move that some worried Wednesday could undermine public confidence in the news organization § Censorship/Free Speech⠀➾ * ⚓ CCIA ☛ ICYMI:_Expert_Panel_Concerned_Upcoming_Supreme_Court_Decision Could_Harm_Internet_Users,_Free_Expression,_and_Digital_Economy⠀⇛ Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 is widely regarded as “the most important law in tech.” * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Masha_Moskaleva_goes_from_state_shelter_to_the_custody_of_her estranged_mother_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Russian sixth-grader Masha Moskaleva, whose anti-war drawing at school drew the ire of the Russian authorities and was followed by a felony conviction against her father, is now in the custody of her mother, Olga Sitchikhina, Russian Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova said on Wednesday. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ ‘This_postponement_is_a_blow_to_us’:_Perm_philharmonic_cancels Polina_Osetinskaya’s_concert,_amidst_political_pressure_on_celebrity pianist_—_Meduza⠀⇛ The management of Triumph, a privately-owned concert hall in Perm, has announced the cancelation of the celebrity pianist Polina Osetinskaya’s April 5 concert. * ⚓ Vice Media Group ☛ Florida_Democrats_Troll_DeSantis_By_Trying_To_Ban His_Book⠀⇛ DeSantis signed a controversial law last year that makes banning books in schools easier. § Freedom of Information / Freedom of the Press⠀➾ * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Blinken_Has_‘No_Doubt’_U.S._Journalist_Was_Wrongfully_Detained; Putin_Refers_To_‘Deep_Crisis’_In_Relations⠀⇛ U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has “no doubt” Russia has wrongfully detained a U.S. correspondent for The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), but that a formal determination must go through a process before a decision is announced. * ⚓ JURIST ☛ US_mulling_‘wrongfully_detained’_designation_for_US_journalist jailed_in_Russia⠀⇛ Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said the US government is working to determine whether Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being wrongfully detained for espionage in Russia. * ⚓ Press Gazette ☛ How_one_publisher_is_trying_to_tackle_journalism’s diversity_problem⠀⇛ Raconteur deputy editor Fran Cassidy explains the outcome of the first iteration of its New Voices Programme. * ⚓ Press Gazette ☛ Google_core_update_in_March_has_‘comparatively_mild’ impact_on_news_publishers⠀⇛ Publishers were less affected by March’s core algorithm update than they were six months earlier. § Civil Rights/Policing⠀➾ * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Baltimore_Catholic_Clergy_Abused_Hundreds_of_Children and_Teens,_Attorney_General_Says⠀⇛ A 463-page investigation released by the Maryland attorney general detailed the “enormous scope and scale” of scandal. * ⚓ TwinCities Pioneer Press ☛ Report_details_‘staggering’_church_sex_abuse in_Maryland⠀⇛ More than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused more than 600 children over the past 80 years, the report said. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Protasiewicz’s_Wisconsin_Victory_Shows_Power_of Abortion_Rights_for_Democrats⠀⇛ A resounding victory by a liberal judge who ran on abortion rights showed that a largely unified political left is keeping up its momentum, and served as a new warning sign to Republicans. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ “I’d_Rather_Take_a_Beating_Than_Catch_a_CPS_Case”: Survivors_Face_an_Impossible_Choice⠀⇛ Which would be worse: being beaten by your partner, or having social services take away your children? That’s the choice facing many parents I’ve worked with as a social worker, and the answer is always the same. “I’d rather take the beating than catch a CPS case,” as one said to me. * ⚓ Reason ☛ Today_in_Supreme_Court_History:_April_5,_1982⠀⇛ 4/5/1982: Justice Abe Fortas dies. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ This_Historically_Black_University_Created_Its_Own Tech_Intern_Pipeline⠀⇛ A new program at Bowie State connects computing students directly with companies, bypassing an often harsh Silicon Valley vetting process. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ For_Lower-Income_Students,_Big_Tech_Internships_Can_Be Hard_to_Get⠀⇛ Critics say the intern selection process often favors wealthier students, just like the admission process at some elite colleges. * ⚓ RFA ☛ Fashion_show_at_EU’s_Parliament_draws_attention_to_forced_labor in_apparel_industry⠀⇛ Two Uyghur models participate in the event, wearing dresses by Chinese designer Louise Xin. * ⚓ RFA ☛ Class_sizes_in_North_Korea_are_shrinking_as_more_women_become breadwinners⠀⇛ Women are reluctant to have kids because they need to work to support families * ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Glass_smashed_as_thousands_rally_in_union protests⠀⇛ A glass door has been smashed at the Commonwealth parliament offices in Brisbane’s city centre during a series of mass union rallies held nationwide. The Brisbane rally was one of seven the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union held across the country on Wednesday morning. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘Firewall_for_Our_Democracy’:_Wisconsin_Voters_End Right-Wing_Control_of_State_Supreme_Court⠀⇛ Wisconsin voters wrested control of the state Supreme Court from conservatives for the first time in 15 years on Tuesday by electing Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz—an outspoken supporter of abortion rights, ballot access, and union protections—to fill an open seat. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘Just_What_Republicans_Do_Now’:_Defeated_Judge_Refuses to_Concede_in_Wisconsin⠀⇛ Daniel Kelly, the right-wing former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who lost his bid to re-join the high court on Tuesday as liberal circuit court judge Janet Protasiewicz won by a decisive margin, refused to concede to his opponent in a speech that one critic said personified the Republican Party’s approach to electoral politics in recent years. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Wisconsin_Chooses_a_Progressive_Justice_in_the_Most Important_Election_of_2023⠀⇛ The choice in the Wisconsin Supreme Court contest that was broadly defined as “the most important election of 2023” could not have been starker. The stakes could not have been higher. And the results on Tuesday night could not have been clearer. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Celebrating_Labor_Activist_Dolores_Huerta⠀⇛ * ⚓ Vice Media Group ☛ Tech_Firm_Lists_‘Whites’-Only_Job,_Blames_Employee, Nukes_Online_Presence⠀⇛ The Virginia-based IT and staffing company first claimed a junior employee did it, then changed it to former employee. Its Twitter page, Facebook page, and company website have all been disabled. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Russian_Tycoon_Deripaska_Cleared_Of_Contempt_Of_Court_In London⠀⇛ Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska was cleared of contempt of court by London’s High Court in a long-running legal battle with his former business partner. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Trial_Of_Former_Presidential_Candidate_Dzmitryeu_Begins_In Belarus⠀⇛ Prominent Belarusian activist and former presidential candidate Andrey Dzmitryeu has gone on trial over his participation in mass protests against the results of the contentious 2020 presidential election that kept authoritarian ruler Alyaksandr Lukashenka in power. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ PM_Of_Bosnia’s_Muslim-Croat_Entity_Sentenced_To_Four_Years_For Corruption⠀⇛ A court in Sarajevo has sentenced Fadil Novalic, the prime minister of the Bosniak-Croat Federation to four years in prison after finding him guilty of corruption in a case regarding the purchase and importing of Chinese respirators during the coronavirus pandemic. * ⚓ RFA ☛ Influx_of_Chinese_nationals_means_tough_competition_for_merchants in_Laos⠀⇛ Armed with better capital and experience, Chinese entrepreneurs enjoy a leg up in Laos. * ⚓ RFA ☛ China_‘unilaterally’_appoints_new_Catholic_bishop_in_Shanghai, Vatican_says⠀⇛ New bishop Shen Bin vows to carry forward a ‘patriotic’ form of Catholicism after transfer from Haimen diocese. * ⚓ RFA ☛ Demolition_of_Kashgar’s_Khan_Bazaar_creates_uncertain_future_for Uyghur_shop_owners⠀⇛ Police arrested three people who opposed the work in the name of modernization. § Internet Policy/Net Neutrality⠀➾ * ⚓ Internet Freedom Foundation ☛ 1_month_of_the_GAC_felt_like_a_lifetime! We_wrote_to_them_seeking_answers.⠀⇛ MeitY established three Grievance Appellate Committee(s) (“GAC”) on January 27, 2023 under Rule 3A of the notified IT Amendment Rules, 2022. We wrote to the Chairpersons of the three Committees, seeking clarification about the GAC’s establishment and functioning. * ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Senators:_Gosh,_Maybe_We_Should_Accurately_Map_Broadband Before_Deploying_$50_Billion_In_Telecom_Subsidies?⠀⇛ We’ve noted for years how, despite a lot of political lip service to “bridging the digital divide,” the U.S. still doesn’t truly know where broadband is or isn’t available. Despite spending $400 billion and counting, the FCC has done an abysmal job accurately mapping broadband speeds and availability, or holding monopolies responsible for false coverage claims (or much of anything else). § Digital Restrictions (DRM)⠀➾ * ⚓ Audiobooks_Without_Audible,_Books_Without_Amazon_–_WARREN_ELLIS_LTD⠀⇛ It’s a mystery why this is all so complicated. And actually, it doesn’t have to be. You can skip all of this nonsense and just sell the files within an app that can handle all the downloading, unzipping, and playback behind the scenes. But every in-app purchase comes with a 30% commission to Apple or Google, which would explain why these two tech giants have completely enshittified direct downloading: the worse the direct download experience is, the better handing over a third of your gross revenue starts to look. It’s the mobile duopoly’s version of the airline industry continuously dreaming up new petty cruelties for their coach fares. * ⚓ DragonFly BSD Digest ☛ Skipping_a_duopoly⠀⇛ Apple and Google have a financial incentive to make data loading that is on their platforms but outside of their marketplace as crappy as possible. § Monopolies⠀➾ * ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ UK_regulator_tentatively_proposes_investigation_into cloud_market⠀⇛ Ofcom, the regulator that oversees the U.K.’s telecommunications sector, is proposing to launch an investigation into the local public cloud market. The proposal was released today. It calls for the probe to be conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority, or CMA, the U.K.’s antitrust regulator. * § Patents⠀➾ o ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Big_Win_Against_Evergreening_For_Tuberculosis Sufferers_In_India,_But_Will_Johnson_&_Johnson_Allow_Those_In_Other Countries_To_Benefit?⠀⇛ “Evergreening” refers to the practice by pharmaceutical companies of making small changes to a drug, often about to come off patent, in order to gain a new patent that extends its manufacturer’s monopoly control over it. The first Techdirt post about evergreening appeared almost exactly ten years ago. It concerned the rejection by the Indian Supreme Court of an attempt to “evergreen” the drug Glivec. Now the Indian Patent Office has rejected Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend its monopoly on a lifesaving drug for treating tuberculosis, in what is arguably one of the most important wins against evergreening. o ⚓ JUVE ☛ Ocado_and_Powell_Gilbert_win_in_UK_retail_“robot_wars” against_AutoStore [Ed: The impact of more and more fake patents in Europe is richer lawyers and attorneys, profiting from a wasteful activity and trolling.]⠀⇛ Since 2020, Ocado and AutoStore have been locked in a fierce battle over numerous patents in the US, UK and Germany. In the most recent development, the UK High Court has found two AutoStore patents invalid and not infringed. * § Copyrights⠀➾ o ⚓ Techdirt ☛ EU_Website_Links_Keep_Getting_Delisted_Over_Piracy Advertisements⠀⇛ Policing copyright infringement is hard. Hard for those operating websites that allow for the public to input content and hard for the rightsholders that far too often use automated systems that suck out loud at determining what is actually infringing and what isn’t. This is a lesson currently being learned by the European Union, as its website is being bombarded with DMCA notices that are getting parts of the site’s search results delisted. o ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Amazon_Takes_On_Three_Shady_Retailers,_Suing_Them_For Abusing_The_DMCA_Process⠀⇛ DMCA abuse is never going to go away. Plenty of IP protection firms send out unvetted takedown notices in bulk, resulting in the targeting of non-infringers by takedown demands. To maintain their safe harbor protections, entities hosting third-party content tend to side with those sending the notices. For platforms hosting millions or billions of uploads, not a whole lot of vetting happens on the receiving end either. o ⚓ Meduza ☛ Yandex_launches_beta-version_of_Shedevrum,_an_AI_app that_generates_‘artwork’_—_Meduza⠀⇛ The IT giant Yandex has launched a beta-version of Shedevrum, an AI-powered app that generates images using a neural network method. o ⚓ Torrent Freak ☛ Police_Confirm_FBI-Assisted_Takedown_of_Piracy Release_Group_EVO⠀⇛ Portugal’s Polícia Judiciária and cybercrime unit UNC3T have confirmed responsibility for the arrest of the alleged leader of piracy release group EVO. The enforcement action followed a months-long investigation triggered by a complaint from Amazon, Disney, Netflix and other key movie industry players. The FBI assisted by taking down the group’s US-based servers. o ⚓ Torrent Freak ☛ Take-Two_Dismisses_Claims_Against_Lead_Defendants in_GTA_Mods_Lawsuit⠀⇛ In 2021, Take-Two Interactive sued several people said to be behind the popular re3 and reVC Grand Theft Auto fan projects. Four key named defendants fired back, arguing that their game fixes & enhancements were fair use, not piracy. Despite having identified no other defendants, Take-Two has just dismissed its case against the four men, with prejudice. o ⚓ Public Domain Review ☛ Manhattan’s_Last_Arcadia:_Estate_Plans from_the_Index_of_American_Design_(1936)⠀⇛ These watercolour images depict a lost 19th-century Manhattan of grand country estates and vast private gardens. o ⚓ Public Domain Review ☛ The_City_That_Fell_Off_a_Cliff⠀⇛ Beneath the waves, off the Suffolk Coast, lies a city taken by the sea through centuries of erosion. Matthew Green revisits Dunwich, a once lively port transfigured into a symbol of loss, both eerie and profound, for generations of artists, poets, and historians drawn to its ruinous shores. § Gemini* and Gopher⠀➾ * § Personal⠀➾ o ⚓ Trees_2023-04-05_(Fairbanks,_AK,_USA)⠀⇛ This tree with the u-shaped branches has a certain majesty to it. I’m not sure, but I seem to recall it was furrowed at the bottom, indicating cottonwood. o ⚓ 🔤SpellBinding:_EFILXON_Wordo:_HOLON⠀⇛ * § Technical⠀➾ o ⚓ Init_Systems,_GNU,_etc⠀⇛ The Unix philosophy ship sailed a long long time ago. I recall a quote from Rob Pike along the lines of “Perl killed it”. I can’t find the exact quote, or I’d include it here with proper citation. The Unix philosophy is sometimes useful, but I’m no absolutist. I live inside emacs a lot of the time, so of course I’m not. I’ve heard at least one rando on the net say it’s hypocritical to love emacs and hate systemd. I call BS. Here’s the difference. Systemd is a honking huge C codebase. That’s all it is: an enormous pile of C. Emacs, on the other hand, has a small C core: a Lisp interpreter and some primitives. The really exciting stuff doesn’t happen in C; it happens in Emacs Lisp. The two things are not comparable. [...] All that being said, the init system I really like is dinit. It’s a C++ codebase with no dependencies. It is also small and has a well-defined scope: system and service management. It uses its own service file format, which is basically lines of key-value pairs. Some of the very same complaints I’ve made against systemd in the previous paragraph could be made against dinit. But dinit seems to be a much more approachable system to me. [...] It’s worth noting here that GNOME is not part of GNU. It was at one time, but now it isn’t. There’s a huge overlap between Red Hat, GNOME, freedesktop.org, and systemd. The creator of systemd has publicly expressed disdain for the BSDs. o ⚓ Re:_Daniel_Janus,_Ted_Nelson,_and_the_Web_of_Documents⠀⇛ Wherein it may be learned that “Project Xanadu” was a big project that would do everything…instead, we got the web. Does this sound familiar? It should. o ⚓ Installing_FreeBSD⠀⇛ I recently installed FreeBSD on a Dell Latitude D610 laptop (2005) and it worked directly with the default configuration. o § Programming⠀➾ # ⚓ Programs⠀⇛ I use Homebrew to get a lot of random small programs that I otherwise never would have bothered to get. However, the output of `brew list | wc -l` is currently up to the mid-200s, and a lot of these are mere dependencies of things I actually care about. =============================================================================== * Gemini_(Primer) links can be opened using Gemini_software. It’s like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 4999 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 04.06.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Links_06/04/2023:_StarFive-Based_Star64_and_Identity_0.5⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 3:22 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * GNU/Linux o Desktop/Laptop o Server o Audiocasts/Shows o Applications o Instructionals/Technical o Games o Desktop_Environments/WMs # K_Desktop_Environment/KDE_SC/Qt # GNOME_Desktop/GTK * Distributions_and_Operating_Systems o Debian_Family o Canonical/Ubuntu_Family o Devices/Embedded o Open_Hardware/Modding o Mobile_Systems/Mobile_Applications * Free,_Libre,_and_Open_Source_Software o Web_Browsers/Web_Servers o Programming/Development * Leftovers o Science o Education o Hardware o Health/Nutrition/Agriculture o Proprietary o Security # Privacy/Surveillance o Defence/Aggression o Environment # Energy/Transportation o Finance o AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics o Censorship/Free_Speech o Freedom_of_Information_/_Freedom_of_the_Press o Civil_Rights/Policing o Internet_Policy/Net_Neutrality o Monopolies # Patents * § GNU/Linux⠀➾ o § Desktop/Laptop⠀➾ # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ TUXEDO_reveal_the_Stellaris_16_(Gen5)_for people_with_money_to_burn⠀⇛ Have some spare cash and in the market for a pricey and powerful Linux laptop? TUXEDO would like a word with you for their Stellaris 16 (Gen5). For those of you who want desktop-class performance in something easier to move around, perhaps it might be interesting. o § Server⠀➾ # ⚓ Kubernetes Blog ☛ Keeping_Kubernetes_Secure_with_Updated_Go Version⠀⇛ Since v1.19 (released in 2020), the Kubernetes project provides 12-14 months of patch releases for each minor version. This enables users to qualify and adopt Kubernetes versions in an annual upgrade cycle and receive security fixes for a year. The Go project releases new minor versions twice a year, and provides security fixes for the last two minor versions, resulting in about a year of support for each Go version. Even though each new Kubernetes minor version is built with a supported Go version when it is first released, that Go version falls out of support before the Kubernetes minor version does, and the lengthened Kubernetes patch support since v1.19 only widened that gap. At the time this was written, just over half of all Go patch releases (88/171) have contained fixes for issues with possible security implications. Even though many of these issues were not relevant to Kubernetes, some were, so it remained important to use supported Go versions that received those fixes. o § Audiocasts/Shows⠀➾ # ⚓ Tux Digital ☛ TWIL_220:_GNOME_44,_Kali_Linux,_Red_Hat_30 Years,_Ubuntu_Cinnamon,_Trisquel_11_&_more_Linux_news!⠀⇛ On this episode of This Week in Linux, we talk about my SCALE 20x Experience, the release of GNOME 44, Red Hat celebrating their 30th Anniversary, Kali Linux also celebrating a milestone and so much more on Your Weekly Source for Linux GNews! Chapters # ⚓ Tux Digital ☛ Linux_Out_Loud_57:_Projects_Gone_Bye⠀⇛ This week, Linux Out Loud chats about past projects they miss. Welcome to episode 57 of Linux Out Loud. We fired up our mics, connected those headphones as we searched the community for themes to expound upon. We kept the banter friendly, the conversation somewhat on topic, and had fun doing it. # ⚓ Jupiter Broadcasting ☛ Linux_Action_News_287⠀⇛ A fresh take on open-source funding, Fedora’s plan for better encryption out of the box, and our impressions of the latest Ubuntu Beta. o § Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ OMG! Linux ☛ Curtail_Image_Compressor_Can_Now_Crush_SVGs⠀⇛ My go-to Linux image compressor is Curtail — and it just got even better. o § Instructionals/Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ Terence Eden ☛ Help_Wanted!_Testing_Better_Markdown Footnotes⠀⇛ To that end, I’m writing a patch for PHP Markdown which will display the first ~200 characters of a footnote in the pop-up title text. Hover over the superscript number and you’ll get a preview of the footnote1. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Signal_on_Linux_Mint_21/20⠀⇛ As a Linux Mint user, you are likely interested in optimizing your experience with efficient, secure, and user-friendly applications. One application that has gained significant traction among privacy- conscious individuals is Signal Messenger. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Inkscape_on_Linux_Mint_21/ 20⠀⇛ Linux Mint users looking for a powerful and versatile vector graphics editor need not look further than Inkscape. Inkscape is a free, open- source software that has quickly become the standard choice for graphic designers, illustrators, and artists. This introduction will explore what makes Inkscape an exceptional tool for Linux Mint users and its key features. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_VeraCrypt_on_Linux_Mint_21/ 20⠀⇛ VeraCrypt is a powerful open-source encryption software that has gained widespread popularity among privacy-conscious users. With its roots in the TrueCrypt project, VeraCrypt builds upon the original software by providing enhanced security and many advanced features. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Neovim_on_Linux_Mint_21/20⠀⇛ As a Linux Mint user, you’re likely familiar with the power and flexibility of the Vim text editor. However, you may not be aware of its modern, highly extensible cousin: Neovim. Designed to address the limitations of Vim while maintaining its core functionality, Neovim has quickly become a favorite among developers and Linux enthusiasts. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Kate_Text_Editor_on_Linux Mint_21/20⠀⇛ The Kate Text Editor is a highly versatile, feature-rich, and powerful text editor designed for developers and users, offering many options and capabilities that set it apart from other text editors. # ⚓ TecAdmin ☛ How_to_Use_the_Chage_Command_in_Linux⠀⇛ Linux system administrators often need to manage user accounts and their passwords. The chage command is a powerful tool that helps in managing user password expiry and aging information in Linux. o § Games⠀➾ # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Halo:_The_Master_Chief_Collection_gets Steam_Deck_support⠀⇛ It took quite a while for the issues to be figured out but Halo: The Master Chief Collection (MCC) now has improved Steam Deck support. This should also mean it works better on desktop Linux too. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ No_Man’s_Sky_gets_another_huge_update_with Interceptor⠀⇛ No Man’s Sky works great on Linux desktop and Steam Deck with Proton and now I need to jump back in because the Interceptor update sounds great. Update: a small patch went up in version 4.20.1 shortly after, to fix issues on Steam Deck. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Fanatical_and_JSAUX_team_up_for_Steam_Deck game_and_dock_discounts⠀⇛ Fanatical and JSAUX have done a little teaming up between a Steam Deck bundle of games and and some Docking Stations. What’s the deal? Well if you shop with either of them, you’ll get a voucher for the other. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Here’s_the_top_Steam_Deck_games_for_March 2023⠀⇛ Valve has now revealed their latest list of the most popular games on Steam Deck through March 2023. As usual, plenty of them are expected and have been on the list before. o § Desktop Environments/WMs⠀➾ # § K Desktop Environment/KDE SC/Qt⠀➾ # ⚓ KDE ☛ Season_Of_KDE_2023_With_KDE_Eco:_Writing Scripts_In_Selenium_To_Reproduce_KdeEcoTest_Script⠀⇛ I am very thankful to the KDE community for inviting me to be a part of this amazing Free & Open Source project through their annual program Season_of_KDE (SoK). I am writing this blog as a follow-up to a previous_blog post. Please check out that post for some background information about the work described here. # § GNOME Desktop/GTK⠀➾ # ⚓ GNOME/Ivan_Molodetskikh:_Identity_v0.5_and Synchronized_Scrolled_Windows⠀⇛ My university studies and work revolve around image- and video-processing algorithms. I frequently need to compare similar but subtly different output videos: to see how various algorithms solving the same problem behave, or to see the progress as I’m tweaking my own algorithm. In 2020, I made a GNOME app, Identity, to assist me. It plays multiple videos at once in sync, and lets you switch between them like tabs in a browser. This way you can easily examine the differences at any point. Identity has seen a number of releases since then and grown a number of helpful features, like zooming or viewing media properties. And now, in v0.5, I have implemented a side-by- side comparison mode. All files are arranged in a row or a column, and their zoom and pan positions are synchronized. You can explore different parts of an image or a video and see how they look across all versions that you opened. This is a quite useful comparison mode, and also more obvious for first-time users. * § Distributions and Operating Systems⠀➾ o § Debian Family⠀➾ # ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ Emmabuntüs:_A_Friendly_Debian_Derivative_for Older_Hardware⠀⇛ There are lots of Linux distros geared toward low- powered hardware. Emmabuntüs is one such distribution that aims to make Linux and computing more accessible to people who otherwise might not get to use computers. Let’s take a look at Emmabuntüs and see if it’s the right Linux distro for you. Emmabuntüs is a Linux distribution focused on educational use. It’s designed to run on older, previously used machines, so hardware requirements are kept low. The distro is primarily developed for use in France and Africa, hence the language of the official homepage is French, but for English-speaking users, it’s translated via Google. o § Canonical/Ubuntu Family⠀➾ # ⚓ Ubuntu ☛ Expanding_the_Spice_Rack⠀⇛ In just a few short weeks, Ubuntu and the various official Ubuntu flavours will release version 23.04 dubbed Lunar Lobster. This cycle will be a bit more spicy with the introduction of two new members to the Ubuntu flavour family. The first of the new flavours is an old face from Ubuntu history. Edubuntu was once an official Ubuntu edition that sought to bring the freedom of the Linux desktop and the vast library of open source education software into the classroom. Almost a decade later, Edubuntu has been resurrected by Amy and Erich Eichmeyer. Amy, an early childhood educator, and Erich, the project lead for Ubuntu Studio, felt inspired to revive the project after attending the Ubuntu Summit in fall of 2022. This revitalised Edubuntu carries with it the same mission of its predecessor built upon the latest Ubuntu desktop plus some helpful tools crafted with educators in mind. Edubuntu provides a fast, stable, secure and privacy conscious option for schools, universities and other institutions of learning. # ⚓ OMG Ubuntu ☛ Linux_Mint_21.2_Simplifies_Theming_with ‘Cinnamon_Styles’⠀⇛ Announcing this visual buff in its latest monthly update, Mint says the feature will simplify the Cinnamon desktop’s extensive customisation capabilities whilst still satisfying those looking to fine-tune the way their desktop looks and feels. “A style has up to three modes: mixed, dark and light. Each of these modes can contain color “variants”. A variant is a combination of themes which work well together,” Mint says of its new feature. Effectively, Linux MInt’s new “Styles” are “one- click” combinations of UI elements that work well together. Instead of users needing to individually select matching components (e.g., gtk theme, icon theme, shell theme, etc) in different pickers they simply select the overarching style instead. o § Devices/Embedded⠀➾ # ⚓ CNX Software ☛ Queclink_WR300FG_–_A_5G_industrial_router with_GbE,_Wi-Fi_6,_GNSS,_RS232_and_RS485_interfaces⠀⇛ The router runs the OpenWrt Linux operating system with support for OpenVPN, IPSeC, GRE, PPTP, L2TP, and Stunnel for secure data transmission, Modbus, MQTT, HTTP, and other IoT protocols, and Docker to run containers. I had never heard about Queclink Wireless Solutions, but it’s a publicly-traded company listed on the Shenzhen stock market with almost a one billion dollar market cap. Additional information about the WR300FG 5G industrial router can be found on the product page and in the press release. # ⚓ 9to5Linux ☛ Star64_Is_Now_Available_to_Order_as_PINE64’s First_RISC-V_SBC⠀⇛ Powered by the StarFive JH7110 Quad-Core SiFive RISC-V U74 64-bit 1.5GHz processor and featuring an Imagination Technology BX-4-32 600Mhz GPU, the Star64 Model-A SBC supports up to 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR4 memory and comes with an embedded 32-bit RISC-V E24 CPU for real-time control. The RISC-V CPU that powers Star64 is fully compliant with the RISC-V ISA specification (RV32IMFC RISC-V ISA support) and also includes an RV64IMAC S7 monitor core, 16 KB L1 I-cache with ECC, 8 KB DTIM with ECC, 2MB L2 cache with ECC, and virtual memory support with up to 47 physical address bits. o § Open Hardware/Modding⠀➾ # ⚓ Raspberry Pi ☛ Practice_tomography_with_this_portable Raspberry_Pi-based_kit⠀⇛ Tomography is a way to look at the internal structure of an object (a cell, your brain, a priceless artefact that you suspect is a forgery) without cutting into it mechanically. There are lots of different types of tomography, but in general, you aim some kind of wave (X-rays, visible light, gamma rays…) at the object you want to investigate, and measure what gets through to the other side. o § Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ CNET ☛ Google:_Android_Apps_Must_Let_People_Delete_Their Accounts,_Data_–_CNET⠀⇛ # ⚓ SlashGear ☛ The_5_Best_Android_Apps_For_Earning_Money_In 2023⠀⇛ # ⚓ SlashGear ☛ The_5_Best_Android_Apps_For_Live_TV_In_2023⠀⇛ # ⚓ Forbes ☛ Best_Android_Smartwatch_2023_–_Forbes_Vetted⠀⇛ * § Free, Libre, and Open Source Software⠀➾ o ⚓ OMG! Linux ☛ Bloomberg’s_FOSS_Fund_Gives_$10k_to_Open_Source Projects⠀⇛ Bloomberg — yes that Bloomberg — is offering financial help to open source projects through its new FOSS Fund. o ⚓ Pete_Zaitcev:_MinIO_in_the_news⠀⇛ The company we mentioned_previously is in the news. Seen at Blocks_And_Files: If MinIO want to discourage software developers from including its code in their products it is managing this very well. o § Web Browsers/Web Servers⠀➾ # ⚓ University of Toronto ☛ Giving_Firefox_the_tiniest_URL_bar bookmark_‘star’_button_possible⠀⇛ One of the irritating ongoing changes in Firefox over the past N years is Firefox’s slow but steady encroachment on the space in the URL bar. One of those things is the ‘star’ button for bookmarking the current page (or unbookmarking it), which Mozilla added at one point and doesn’t let you remove, even if you don’t use bookmarking and want the space so you can actually see more of the page’s URL. So after grousing about it, I wound up removing the star button in my custom Firefox build, through the means of commenting out the entire snippet of browser ‘HTML’ that defines it. It turns out that this breaks Ctrl-D, apparently because the normal pop-up bookmark dialog wants to manipulate the state of the star. With no star element at all to manipulate, Firefox starts raising internal Javascript errors. # ⚓ Talospace ☛ Firefox_111_on_POWER⠀⇛ This got a bit delayed due to $DAYJOB interfering with my important hacking and writing time (darn having to make a living), but Firefox 111 is out. [...] o § Programming/Development⠀➾ # ⚓ Andrew Helwer ☛ Using_TLA⁺_at_Work⠀⇛ Here’s a short report of a time I used TLA⁺ at work, with interesting results. TLA⁺ is a formal specification language that is particularly effective when applied to concurrent & distributed systems. TLA⁺ made it tractable for an ordinary software engineer to reason about a tricky distributed systems problem, and it found a bug introduced by an “optimization” I tried to add (classic). The bug required 12 sequential steps to occur and would not have been uncovered by ordinary testing. # ⚓ OpenSource.com ☛ BASIC_vs._FORTRAN_77:_Comparing programming_blasts_from_the_past⠀⇛ If you grew up with computers in the 1970s and 1980s, as I did, you probably learned a common programming language for personal computers called BASIC, or the Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. You could find BASIC implementations on every personal computer of the era, including the TRS-80, Apple II, and the IBM PC. Back then, I was a self-taught BASIC programmer, experimenting with AppleSoft BASIC on the Apple II before moving to GW-BASIC on the IBM PC and, later, to QuickBASIC on DOS. But once upon a time, a popular language for scientific programming was FORTRAN, short for FORmula TRANslation. Although since the 1990 specification of the language, the name is more commonly stylized as “Fortran.” When I studied physics as a university undergraduate student in the early 1990s, I leveraged my experience in BASIC to learn FORTRAN 77. That was when I realized that BASIC derived many of its concepts from FORTRAN. To be clear, FORTRAN and BASIC differ in lots of other ways, but I found that knowing a little BASIC helped me to learn FORTRAN programming quickly. I want to show some similarities between the two languages by writing the same program in both. I’ll explore the FOR loop in BASIC and FORTRAN 77 by writing a sample program to add a list of numbers from 1 to 10. # ⚓ OpenSource.com ☛ Our_favorite_fonts_for_the_Linux terminal⠀⇛ Terminal emulators came up as a topic for me recently, and it got me thinking: What’s everyone’s favorite terminal font? So I asked Opensource.com contributors to share what font they like to use. Here are their answers. # ⚓ Adriaan Roselli ☛ Exposing_Field_Errors⠀⇛ This post is about exposing field errors programmatically. I have already shared some opinions (such as a caution about displaying messages below fields or avoiding default browser field validation), but this post dives into using ARIA to convey them to screen reader users. With fields that produce error messages on blur, I compare two types of live regions along with aria- describedby and aria-errormessage. This post does not address whether or not it is ideal to validate fields on blur. You can find plenty of opinions elsewhere. * § Leftovers⠀➾ o ⚓ Carl Svensson ☛ Everyday_Carry⠀⇛ In these trying times, it is of utmost importance to be prepared for anything at all times. The concept of EDC, short for “EveryDay Carry”, has steadily grown in popularity over the last couple of years. An EDC is a highly personal assortment of helpful items, varying with the carrier’s demeanor, profession, location and outlook on life. Honing and curating this small collection of useful tools and necessities has become an art, shared on the Internet by everyone from computer geek to rugged outdoorsman. Here is mine. This is what I bring with me every day, no matter where I go. Be impressed, amazed – and hopefully inspired. o ⚓ Dhole Moments ☛ Something_to_Always_Keep_in_Mind⠀⇛ I’m glad that people enjoy my writing. It’s great that people find it a useful resource for explaining tough technical issues in a way that a general audience can understand and absorb. I’m delighted when people tell me that my blog helped them in their career, or helped their company avoid a security disaster due to misused cryptography. But I’m just some guy, writing about things for fun. I’m probably going to get things wrong, and you should always consult an expert if you’re taking my writing seriously for the design or implementation of anything that might matter to anyone. They’ll spot errors or omissions that I missed. o ⚓ The Strategist ☛ The_vital_race_for_cutting-edge_technology⠀⇛ In the following edited transcript from proceedings at ASPI’s Sydney Dialogue, Michael Pezzullo, secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, interviews Eric Schmidt… o ⚓ The Strategist ☛ Bridging_the_digital_divide_in_Pacific_island states⠀⇛ Samoa’s prime minister, Fiame Naomi Mata‘afa, gave the opening keynote address on Day 2 of ASPI’s Sydney Dialogue. o ⚓ uni Michigan ☛ Digital_looms_expand_weaving_options_for_Stamps students⠀⇛ The Thread Controller 2 digital Jacquard looms recently integrated at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design combine the aspects of traditional weaving with today’s innovation. o § Science⠀➾ # ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ So_many_satellites._Can_we_clean_up_space?⠀⇛ As the amount of human-created debris in space grows, so does a search for solutions. A first step, some experts say, is to think of space not as an infinite junkyard but as a shared area that calls for agreed-on norms of behavior. # ⚓ Rlang ☛ Controlling_for_covariates_is_not_the_same_as “slicing”⠀⇛ To detect small effects in experiments you need to reduce the experimental noise as much as possible. You can do it by working with larger sample sizes, but that doesn’t scale well. A far better approach consists in controlling for covariates that are correlated with your response. I recently gave a talk at our company on the design of online experiments, and someone pointed out that our automated experiment analysis tool implemented “slicing”, that is, running separate analyses on subsets of the data. Wasn’t that the same thing as controlling for covariates? o § Education⠀➾ # ⚓ Ruben Schade ☛ Loose_versus_lose⠀⇛ Here’s a mnemonic to remember: [...] # ⚓ Quillette ☛ The_Real_Reasons_Why_the_English_Department Died⠀⇛ I remain convinced that English could still play a meaningful role in liberal education, so I feel a duty to explain exactly what went wrong. Nevertheless, it must be said at the outset that even with a correct diagnosis, the English department probably won’t be saved. Sadly, most English professors would rather watch it die. Let me explain. o § Hardware⠀➾ # ⚓ Ruben Schade ☛ An_Intel_i387SL_coprocessor_for_my_AMD Am386SX⠀⇛ Coprocessors were optional silicon that performed floating point arithmetic in hardware at much faster speeds than the host CPU could in software. They were especially popular with CAD and spreadsheet users, who could justify the additional cost. By the time 586-class CPUs like the Pentium came out, their functions were integrated into CPUs. o § Health/Nutrition/Agriculture⠀➾ # ⚓ Vice Media Group ☛ What_Are_Toxic_Chemicals_Doing_to_Our Genitals?_Scientists_Are_Finding_Out.⠀⇛ These chemicals, coined “endocrine disruptors,” are used to produce beloved everyday items like toilet paper, personal care products, cosmetics, food packaging, and detergents. Since their introduction into modern manufacturing practices in the 1950s, endocrine disruptors have become ubiquitous in our environments and bodies. Some of these disruptors are known as “forever chemicals” due to how difficult they are to break down. They’ve weaseled their way into tap water, food, and even into 97 percent of Americans’ blood. As you might imagine, that’s not a good thing. # ⚓ JURIST ☛ Florida_State_Senate_passes_6-week_abortion_ban⠀⇛ The Florida Senate passed a bill Monday that would ban most abortions after six weeks gestation and punish medical professionals who knowingly perform a prohibited abortion with up to five years in prison. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ E.P.A._to_Tighten_Limits_on_Mercury_and Other_Pollutants_From_Power_Plants⠀⇛ A new rule would reduce mercury, arsenic, nickel and lead emissions, which the Biden administration said would protect public health. o § Proprietary⠀➾ # ⚓ France24 ☛ Russian_cyber_weapons_‘could_do_a_lot_of_damage’ in_the_US:_Former_counterterrorism_czar [iophk: Windows TCO]⠀⇛ In an interview with FRANCE 24 in New York, former US counterterrorism czar Richard Alan Clarke described the main threats facing the United States’ cyberspace and warned that Russia’s cyber weapons could potentially “do a lot of damage” in the US. To explain why this hasn’t happened so far, he cited an “unwritten rule” he believes the US and Russia are both following: “[if] you don’t attack me, I won’t attack you”. # ⚓ Mandiant ☛ ALPHV_Ransomware_Affiliate_Targets_Vulnerable Backup_Installations_to_Gain_Initial_Access [iophk: Windows TCO]⠀⇛ Mandiant has observed a new ALPHV (aka BlackCat ransomware) ransomware affiliate, tracked as UNC4466, target publicly exposed Veritas Backup Exec installations, vulnerable to CVE-2021-27876, CVE-2021-27877 and CVE-2021-27878, for initial access to victim environments. A commercial Internet scanning service identified over 8,500 installations of Veritas Backup Exec instances that are currently exposed to the internet, some of which may still be unpatched and vulnerable. Previous ALPHV intrusions investigated by Mandiant primarily originated from stolen credentials suggesting a shift to opportunistic targeting of known vulnerabilities. This blog post covers the UNC4466 attack lifecycle, indicators, and detection opportunities. # ⚓ Digital Journal ☛ Chromebook_Market_Next_Big_Thing_: Lenovo,_AsusTek_Computer,_Google,_Toshiba⠀⇛ A Chromebook is a tablet or laptop with the Linux- based Chrome OS as its operating system. The chromebook market has high growth prospects owing to increasing demand from the education sector. Market players such as HP, Asus, Acer, and others are focusing on technological advancement and new product launch in the Chromebook market. For instance, Asus launched a new Chromebook Flip C434 with 8GB RAM up to 128GB of storage. Further, increasing demand from the developing economies propelling market growth. # ⚓ Stacey on IoT ☛ Do_you_need_mesh_routers_for_a_smaller home?⠀⇛ On a recent Internet of Things Podcast episode, we took a voicemail from Sherry on our hotline. She has a 1,400 square foot home and is wondering if it’s worth buying a mesh router. Most routers today are advertised as covering at least that much space, so it’s a valid question. But there’s more than just square footage to consider when it comes to routers and smart homes. # ⚓ The Register UK ☛ Benchmark_a_cloud_PC?_No_way._Just_trust us,_they_work,_says_Microsoft⠀⇛ What’s a potential Cloud PC buyer to do as they try to assess the service’s suitability for their workloads? o § Security⠀➾ # ⚓ YLE ☛ Yle_website_targeted_in_DoS_attack [Ed: Microsoft Windows botnet attack?]⠀⇛ The incident on Tuesday was not noticed by end users, as the public broadcaster’s IT team managed to keep the site from crashing. # ⚓ OpenSource.com ☛ How_I_learned_the_hard_way_to_keep_my website_updated⠀⇛ A few days ago, I received an email from a reader of one of my books. Among other things, he said that he was having trouble getting to one of the websites I’d referenced in the book. I responded that I would check it out. Usually, something like this is due to a misprinted URL in the referring article or book, or it could be that I’d deleted or changed a page on my website. That was not the case this time. When I clicked on the link to my website, I was faced with—horror of horrors—an online casino. I thought this would turn out to be a simple case of DNS man-in-the-middle or something similar. Certainly, nothing would be wrong on my own server. # § Privacy/Surveillance⠀➾ # ⚓ CSO ☛ UK_fines_TikTok_$15.8_million_for_GDPR violation_of_children’s_privacy⠀⇛ Central to the ICO’s decision to fine TikTok are the estimated 1.4 million UK children under 13 years of age, who were allowed to sign up for the platform in 2020, despite the company’s own rules barring such use. That’s a violation of UK’s General Data Protection Regulation (similar to the EU’s GDPR), the ICO said in a statement. The UK GDPR requires that companies that use personal data to offer services to children under 13 need a parent or guardian’s permission to do so. The regulator also noted that “senior employees” at TikTok were aware of underage users on the platform, and did not respond adequately to the issue. # ⚓ JURIST ☛ Australia_bans_TikTok_on_government devices⠀⇛ The Australian federal government Tuesday banned TikTok on government devices following advice from national intelligence agencies. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced that the viral media platform will be prohibited on devices issued by Commonwealth departments and agencies. o § Defence/Aggression⠀➾ # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Can_China_Make_Peace_in_Ukraine?_Macron Isn’t_Saying_No.⠀⇛ The French president hopes Beijing can be useful in pressing Russia to end the war in Ukraine. How exactly is not clear. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ China_faces_pressure_to_rein_in_Russia, but_may_have_limited_sway.⠀⇛ # ⚓ Axios ☛ McCarthy_meets_Taiwan_President_Tsai_despite China’s_threats⠀⇛ House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday despite warnings_from_Beijing_that_the meeting would provoke “severe confrontation” with the U.S. # ⚓ RTE ☛ Ireland_for_Ukraine_Fund:_A_year_of_delivering_vital support⠀⇛ The Ireland for Ukraine Fund, launched by leading media outlets, has for a year been delivering essential support to men, women and children whose lives have been changed forever by the war in Ukraine. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Putin_and_Lukashenko_to_Discuss_Deepening Ties_Between_Russia_and_Belarus⠀⇛ The leader of Belarus is in Russia for talks on Thursday. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ U.S._Tensions_With_China_on_Display_as McCarthy_Hosts_Taiwan’s_Leader⠀⇛ Speaker Kevin McCarthy became the most senior elected official to meet with a Taiwanese president on American soil since the United States established diplomatic relations with Beijing. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Zelensky_Gets_Hero’s_Welcome_in_Poland, Cementing_Ukraine’s_Ties⠀⇛ Polish leaders backed Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership, but even without that, Russia’s invasion is making the alliance’s eastern flank more united, and more important. # ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ Tennessee_Republicans_Move_to_Expel_3 Democratic_Lawmakers_for_Supporting_Student-Led_Gun Protests⠀⇛ As students across the United States today join a nationwide school walkout to demand lawmakers take action on gun control, we go to Tennessee, where Republicans are trying to expel three Democratic lawmakers for supporting student-led gun control protests at the state Capitol after last week’s school shooting in Nashville. “We’re demanding that lawmakers hear that we can’t be ignored anymore,” says Ezri Tyler, a student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and a national organizer for March for Our Lives. “This is authoritarianism,” Tennessee state Representative Justin Jones says of attempts to remove him. “This is an assault on our democracy.” o § Environment⠀➾ # ⚓ RFERL ☛ Russia’s_‘Barbaric’_Logging_Of_Ukraine’s_Forests Will_Have_‘Catastrophic_Consequences,’_Kyiv_Says⠀⇛ About 500,000 hectares of forestland are currently in occupied territory, Strilets said, along with 10 national parks, eight nature preserves, and two biosphere reserves. Altogether some 600 species of fauna and 750 species of flora are under threat of destruction, he added. # ⚓ uni Michigan ☛ Two_from_LSA_named_Ecological_Society_of America_Fellows⠀⇛ Meghan Duffy and María Natalia Umaña, faculty members in LSA’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, have been chosen as 2023 fellows of the Ecological Society of America. # § Energy/Transportation⠀➾ # ⚓ Quartz ☛ The_West_is_trying_to_cut_China_out_of_rare earths⁠—and_China_is_noticing⠀⇛ Even as Chinese rare earth players cement their footholds in international markets, other countries are slowly making progress in rebuilding their rare earth supply chains. They have a singular purpose: to loosen China’s grip on these precious metals. # ⚓ YLE ☛ Finnish_cities_call_for_e-scooter_rental regulation⠀⇛ E-scooters are frequently the topic of outrage on social media and newspaper opinion pages. Parking, inebriated users and speeding are among the most common complaints. # ⚓ YLE ☛ Finnair_replacing_Helsinki_flights_to_Turku, Tampere_with_buses⠀⇛ The airline says it’s ending the routes for economic and environmental reasons. # ⚓ YLE ☛ Easter_buses,_train_bookings_up_compared_to 2022⠀⇛ Easter holiday weekend is the year’s first opportunity for many people to visit summer cottages. # ⚓ David Rosenthal ☛ How_Bubbles_Are_Blown⠀⇛ Last October I wrote Non-Fungible Token Bubble Lasted 10 Months. The NFT market is still dead, a fossil relic of a massive wave of typical cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes and wash trading. But the great thing is that this all happened on a public blockchain, so data palaeontologists have an unrivalled dataset with which to unearth the inner workings of a speculative bubble. # ⚓ DeSmog ☛ Gas_Company_in_PR_Offensive_Ahead_of Decision_on_Hydrogen_Trial⠀⇛ A gas company has been accused of “greenwashing” in a North Yorkshire community ahead of a crunch decision on the UK’s first ‘hydrogen village’. Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is bidding to host a two-year government-funded trial in Redcar, Teesside, to replace gas with ‘green’ hydrogen in around 2,000 homes.  # ⚓ DeSmog ☛ How_Shell_Is_Selling_the_Petrochemical Buildout_as_‘Sustainable’⠀⇛ This story was published in collaboration with ExxonKnews, a project of the Center for Climate Integrity. This reporting was made possible in part due to a media briefing sponsored by Beyond Plastics, Inclusive Louisiana, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, and The Descendants Project, which included local meals in Louisiana. o § Finance⠀➾ # ⚓ Quartz ☛ How_GM_got_5,000_workers_to_leave_their_jobs within_a_month_without_a_single_layoff⠀⇛ General Motors’ drive to make employees leave out of their own volition is working. # ⚓ Axios ☛ Job_market_milestone:_Shrinking_employment_gap_for Black_workers⠀⇛ Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chart: Axios Visuals The economy hit a quiet milestone in recent months: The labor market is seeing more equitable employment outcomes across racial groups than it has in years. Where it stands: For the half-century data has been available, white workers have enjoyed higher rates of employment than Black workers. That gap still exists, but it has been shrinking notably. ⚓ YLE ☛ Payment_defaults_rose_in_2022⠀⇛ New figures suggest that more people in Finland were in financial difficulty last year. § AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics⠀➾ * ⚓ Eesti Rahvusringhääling ☛ Ministry_deputy_secretary_general_denies lobbying_for_Bolt⠀⇛ A senior ministerial official has denied charges of a conflict of interest over her ownership of stock options with Estonian mobility solutions app company Bolt, adding that she did not take a job at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications either to aid Bolt in its lobbying and influence over regulation, or as a scheme to inflate the potential value of those stock options, should Bolt float on the stock market. * ⚓ Daniel Miessler ☛ Unmasking_Money_and_Power_with_AI⠀⇛ The key to this revolution lies in the ability of AI to process vast amounts of data and make it available for natural language questions. This is achieved through the use of context and questions, which allows AI to build a comprehensive understanding of a given subject and provide clear, concise answers to complex queries. One particularly intriguing application of this technology is what we might call “Follow the Money.” This approach seeks to uncover the hidden connections between political actors, lobbyists, and donors, revealing the true extent of their influence on policy and decision-making. * ⚓ 37signals LLC ☛ Standing_up_to_golems⠀⇛ In this effort, Urban shares a lot of his analysis with the likes of John McWhorter, whose book Woke Racism also came from the perspective of a progressive dismayed by what he saw his “own side” turn into. But Urban zooms further out. Trying to analyze not just a particular dysfunction, such as a woke nonsense, but all forms of nonsense that occurs once our baser instincts take over. * ⚓ YLE ☛ Court_fines_former_Helsingin_Sanomat_editor_€24k_for_drink driving_offence⠀⇛ Kaius Niemi resigned as editor-in-chief of Finland’s largest circulation newspaper after the incident last November. * ⚓ RTE ☛ RTÉ_announces_a_wide_range_of_upcoming_history_programming dedicated_to_the_Decade_of_Centenaries⠀⇛ RTÉ has today announced a diverse array of special programming about the Irish Civil War and the revolutionary period in Ireland that will be available across television, radio and online. As part of its continuing commemoration of the Decade of Centenaries, RTÉ will mark significant moments in modern Irish history with broadcasts…. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Tunisia’s_Influence_in_Europe⠀⇛ The European Union relies heavily on Tunisia to stem migration, giving its increasingly authoritarian president leverage in negotiations with the bloc. * ⚓ Marcy Wheeler ☛ Did_Robert_Costello_Inadvertently_Provide_New_Evidence against_Defendant-1?⠀⇛ One of the only new details in the statement of facts regarding Trump’s NY indictment relates to Robert Costello. * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ ‘You_can_lead,_just_like_me’:_New_Zealand’s_Ardern_says farewell⠀⇛ Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered a final speech to Parliament Wednesday, reflecting on her tenure and asking lawmakers to take politics out of climate change. “We have what we need to make the progress we must,” she said. * ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ Ralph_Nader:_Trump_Arrest_Was_“Massively_Overdue”_After Turning_White_House_into_a_“Daily_Crime_Scene”⠀⇛ As we cover the historic arraignment of former President Donald Trump, we look at the crimes for which he has not been charged. We speak with Ralph Nader, longtime consumer advocate, corporate critic and former presidential candidate. Nader says that though “all presidents violate laws,” Trump has “taken it to a new and diverse height.” * ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ Donald_Trump_Charged_with_34_Felonies;_He_Intensifies Attacks_on_Judge,_DA_&_Their_Families⠀⇛ Donald Trump has been formally charged with 34 felonies in an indictment unsealed on Tuesday. After surrendering to authorities at a New York courthouse, Trump was placed under arrest and fingerprinted. He then appeared in a courtroom, where he pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to hush-money payments he paid out during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump is the first U.S. president to ever be charged with a crime. For more on the charges levied against Trump and their significance, we speak to Bobbi Sternheim, a criminal defense lawyer who has tried several high-profile federal cases in New York. Sternheim outlines what observers expect from the legal strategy in the case, and the risks of harassment facing the judge and prosecution team. * ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ Progressive_Judge_Wins_Wisconsin_Supreme_Court_Seat_“In the_Most_Important_Election_of_2023”⠀⇛ Democrat-backed Judge Janet Protasiewicz won a high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, giving liberals a majority on the court for the first time since 2008 and renewing hopes the state’s abortion ban can be reversed. Protasiewicz’s rival, former Justice Dan Kelly, had support from Republicans and anti-abortion groups. The Wisconsin Supreme Court is also likely to weigh in on gerrymandering and voting access, with the potential to impact national elections for Congress and president. We get an update from John Nichols, national affairs correspondent for The Nation, who joins us from Madison, Wisconsin. * ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ From_Teacher_&_Union_Organizer_to_Mayor:_Brandon Johnson_Wins_Chicago_Race_in_Upset_Victory⠀⇛ We get an update on a major victory for progressives in Chicago’s mayoral race, where union organizer and former teacher Brandon Johnson narrowly defeated Paul Vallas in a runoff election Tuesday. Johnson called for community investment, while Vallas, who was backed by the police union, focused his campaign on crime. “Now comes the difficult part of governance,” says Democracy Now! co-host Juan González, who is in Chicago and notes Johnson faces a hostile police force and skepticism from the city’s business community. * § Misinformation/Disinformation/Propaganda⠀➾ o ⚓ DeSmog ☛ Oil_Sands_Companies_Are_‘Distorting_Public_Information’ on_Google,_Expert_Says⠀⇛ A lobbying and marketing group representing top Canadian oil sands producers paid Google to link its website to hundreds of search terms related to climate change over the past three months, according to advertising data reviewed by DeSmog.  That means that when people went on Google seeking information about global temperature rise or federal climate policy, one of the first links that appeared was the website for the Pathways Alliance, a group whose members account for 95 percent of oil sands production. o ⚓ NL Times ☛ Young_people_more_likely_to_believe,_spread_fake_news: Utrecht_researchers⠀⇛ Young people aged 15 to 24 are more likely to believe fake news and share it, according to a new media literature study by researchers at Hogeschool Utrecht. They tend to rely on their gut feeling and think they are quite capable of recognizing fake news, researcher Sophie Duvekot told RTL Nieuws. o ⚓ NPR ☛ Twitter_labels_NPR’s_account_as_‘state-affiliated_media,’ which_is_untrue⠀⇛ Twitter added a “state-affiliated media” tag to NPR’s main account on Tuesday, applying the same label to the nonprofit media company that Twitter uses to designate official state mouthpieces and propaganda outlets in countries such as Russia and China. NPR operates independently of the U.S. government. And while federal money is important to the overall public media system, NPR gets less than 1% of its annual budget, on average, from federal sources. o ⚓ Hollywood Reporter ☛ Twitter,_Bucking_Its_Own_Policy,_Adds “State-Affiliated_Media”_Label_to_NPR_Account⠀⇛ “Publicly available sources indicate about 15 percent of NPR’s overall budget includes taxpayer funds authorized by Congress, and make clear that the U.S. government exercises no editorial control over NPR whatsoever. For Twitter to unilaterally label NPR as state-affiliated media, on par with Russia Today, is a dangerous move that could further undermine public confidence in reliable news sources,” Liz Woolery, PEN America’s digital policy lead, said. “It’s a gift to disinformation purveyors and to authoritarian regimes the world over. Twitter should reverse course and remove this designation from NPR immediately.” o ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ NPR_hits_back_as_Twitter_hands_it_a_‘state- affiliated_media’_label⠀⇛ NPR, which is headquartered in Washington D.C., has more than 1,000 public radio stations in the U.S. It was established as an act of Congress and does get some of its budget from the federal government, but only about 1%. NPR has always said that it operates as an independent entity, certainly not as a government mouthpiece. Now NPR has been tarred with the same brush as China’s Xinhua News Agency and Russia’s RT, Russia Today. The former, according to Reporter’s Without Borders is the “world’s biggest propaganda agency,” while the latter has spent much of its existence denying it’s a mouthpiece for the Russian government. The British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, has also faced criticism that it serves up regular doses of bias. § Censorship/Free Speech⠀➾ * ⚓ Quartz ☛ India’s_top_court_has_said_the_state_is_using_national security_as_ruse_to_deny_free_speech⠀⇛ The Supreme Court of India today came down heavily on the government’s use of national security as a ruse to deny citizens basic rights, including free speech. * ⚓ Axios ☛ Free_speech_the_next_key_battleground_for_abortion_rights⠀⇛ Idaho could be at the center of a free speech battle over abortion care. Driving the news:The American Civil Liberties Union announced Wednesday that it’s suing the Idaho Attorney General for “threatening health care providers who exercise their First Amendment right to give patients information about out-of-state abortion care.” § Freedom of Information / Freedom of the Press⠀➾ * ⚓ YLE ☛ Sanoma_completes_probe_into_former_Aamulehti_editor’s_behaviour, takes_no_further_action⠀⇛ The former editor-in-chief of Tampere-based newspaper Aamulehti Jussi Tuulensuu resigned last month after behaving inappropriately at a student party. * ⚓ VOA News ☛ American_Journalist_Jailed_in_Russia_Allowed_Legal_Meeting⠀⇛ Gershkovich was able to meet with his lawyers on Tuesday for the first time since that arrest. The Journal’s editor-in-chief confirmed the meeting in a message to staff on Tuesday. § Civil Rights/Policing⠀➾ * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Neighborly_headwinds_for_the_Taliban⠀⇛ While Afghanistan’s leaders roll back rights for women, gender equality is starting to reshape a region emerging from outdated social norms. * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Meet_the_man_trying_to_end_affirmative_action⠀⇛ Edward Blum has spent decades trying to end what he considers a harmful practice: affirmative action in college admissions. The Supreme Court will rule on two cases by the end of term that may do just that. * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Protasiewicz_to_aim_for_‘fair_and_impartial’_Wisconsin Supreme_Court⠀⇛ Democrat-backed Janet Protasiewicz won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race after beating out Republican opponent Dan Kelly. The new court controlled 4-3 by liberals is expected to decide a pending lawsuit challenging the state’s 1849 law banning abortion. * ⚓ uni Michigan ☛ U-M_to_offer_evidence_of_strike’s_harm_at_court hearing⠀⇛ The university will have the opportunity at an April 10 circuit court hearing to present its case that the ongoing Graduate Employees’ Organization strike has caused “irreparable harm” to the institution. * ⚓ Quillette ☛ Canada’s_First_Inhabitants⠀⇛ I struggled for a little while to come up with a place to start Canada’s story. If I waited until the idea of Canada as a place and a people emerged, we’d be missing out on most of the story, and thousands of years of history. But reach too far back and it becomes difficult to talk about Canada with any coherence. For a long time, the peoples of Canada were divided into several loosely connected groups, many with zero knowledge of or contact with one another. Arranging that into one, unified narrative, would be ahistorical, and trying to tell every Canadian story would risk incoherence. But, in the end, I decided the best place to start was the beginning, and we’ll just have to strike a compromise between the forward trajectory of the narrative, and a few individual stories to focus on along the way. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ The_Farda_Briefing:_Iran_Grapples_With_Hijab_Crisis⠀⇛ The clerical establishment has responded by issuing increasingly severe warnings and raising the cost for girls and women who refuse to wear the Islamic head scarf in public. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on April 4 said the removal of the hijab in public was politically and religiously banned. He blamed Tehran’s enemies for encouraging women to ditch the head scarf, which is a pillar of the Islamic system in Iran. * ⚓ VOA News ☛ UN_Demands_Taliban_Reverse_Ban_on_Afghan_Female_Staff⠀⇛ The United Nations said Wednesday that it will not comply with a Taliban decree banning Afghan women from working for the organization and called on them to revoke it. “In the history of the United Nations, no other regime has ever tried to ban women from working for the organization just because they are women,” said Roza Otunbayeva, the head of the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. “This decision represents an assault against women, the fundamental principles of the U.N., and on international law.” § Internet Policy/Net Neutrality⠀➾ * ⚓ EFF ☛ New_York_City_Is_Dismantling_Low-Cost_Community_Broadband⠀⇛ This existing broadband network was built in 2021 mainly by three community cooperatives: Metro IAF, BlocPower and People’s Choice Communications (PCC). These cooperatives built this network after former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New York City’s Internet Master Plan in January 2020, which set out to deliver broadband for low-income New Yorkers by investing in public fiber infrastructure. Since, then, the pandemic in 2020 exposed a digital divide that the current mayor’s office knows it must attempt to bridge. Yet instead of building off the network infrastructure already installed, it appears the Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) is choosing to tear it down. In its place, the city is giving this massive three-year contract to big telecom companies—including one that has previously been untruthful to New York residents. Charter, the parent company of Spectrum, has been controversial in New York State for years. This is not only because of their five-year front-page fights with unions, but also because the company has a bad track record when it comes to meeting their promises. Charter Communications had to pay $174.2 million in a settlement with then New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood’s office, following a 2017 lawsuit in which the New York Attorney General’s office sued the internet provider over misleading claims of internet speeds. The lawsuit, which was then led by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, stated that speeds were up to 80 percent slower than Spectrum had advertised.  Included in that $174.2 million settlement were payments to 700,000 of their customers, ranging between $75 to $150. The Attorney General’s office at the time called it “the largest ever consumer settlement from an internet service provider.” All that has made many New Yorkers very skeptical of Spectrum. That’s one reason why alternative options from community cooperatives were so attractive. In fact, PCC’s origins are grounded in that worker strike: it was founded by members of IBEW Local 3 who went on strike in 2017 and started the cooperative to cover needs in the city that Spectrum wasn’t. Now PCC is now being told to take down their infrastructure, while this low-cost community broadband program is being scrapped in favor of a deal that potentially lands Charter half of a $90 million dollar contract. For many, that’s seen as a slap in the face. It certainly doesn’t help cable’s already bad reputation with consumers and workers in NYC. § Monopolies⠀➾ * ⚓ India Times ☛ Amazon,_Microsoft_cloud_services_face_UK_antitrust probe⠀⇛ Ofcom, which started looking into cloud services last year, said it was particularly worried about the practices of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft because of their market positions, and planned to ask the competition regulator to investigate. Amazon and Microsoft have a combined market share of 60-70%. Alphabet’s Google, their closest competitor, has just 5-10%. [...] “High barriers to switching are already harming competition in what is a fast-growing market,” Ofcom director Fergal Farragher said. “We think more in-depth scrutiny is needed to make sure it’s working well for people and businesses who rely on these services.” * ⚓ RTL ☛ Amazon_to_close_down_its_subsidiary_Book_Depository⠀⇛ The online retail front was founded in 2004 by Stuart Felton and former Amazon Employee Andrew Crawford. Their aim was to sell all sorts of books instead of only focusing on bestsellers. Eventually the Gloucester-based site was acquired by Amazon in 2011. * ⚓ NBC ☛ Ticketmaster’s_‘Kafkaesque’_arbitration_process_is_rigged, lawyers_say⠀⇛ The process, handled by a startup, New Era ADR, stifles customers’ due process rights by restricting evidence, prohibiting discovery and allowing arbitrators to rule on multiple customers’ claims at once without even holding hearings, lawyers for the plaintiffs allege. The changes — made amid mounting legal complaints — are so “unconscionable” that the Federal Arbitration Act, which protects valid arbitration procedures, shouldn’t apply, they claim. * § Patents⠀➾ o ⚓ Dennis Crouch/Patently-O ☛ eGrants_and_Quick_Issuances [Ed: They demand proprietary Microsoft formats (or you get fined) and now they don't even issue a real patent]⠀⇛ Later this month the USPTO will transition to electronic patent grants or eGrants.  This primarily a cost-savings mechanism, although it saves some paper too.  Going forward, patentees will be able to obtain a paper ceremonial copy for a $25 fee. This result does not have a direct major impact on patent practice, but as part of the change, the USPTO is issuing patents at a quicker pace following the issue fee.  That issue date is important because it is the final day for filing a follow-on application claiming priority. o ⚓ Dennis Crouch/Patently-O ☛ What_should_the_patent_attorney_do? [Ed: Replacing a phony industry with a proprietary chatbot that spies would simply discredit this whole system even futher]⠀⇛ After coming up with a core idea for a new product, Inventor jumps on chatGPT and asks the AI to expand upon the product idea, including providing additional design elements based upon the inventor’s original description. ChatGPT comes through with flying colors and provides several detailed designs that inventor had not considered.  Inventor is diligent in their disclosure docs to include the chatGPT transcript.  Patent search reveals that Inventor’s original idea is not patentable by itself, but it is likely patentable when combined with the chatGPT input. The patent attorney sees value  in having claims directed solely to the features provided by chatGPT. o ⚓ Kluwer Patent Blog ☛ A_Short_Summary_of_the_Recently_Leaked_EU Regulation_Proposal_on_Standard_Essential_Patents [Ed: "Standard Essential Patents" are patents that should not even exist in the first place. This is policy by the rich, for the rich...]⠀⇛ EU institutions have recently paid attention to Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and how the SEPs framework could be improved to encourage innovation while also promoting competition and satisfy consumers’ interests. =============================================================================== * Gemini_(Primer) links can be opened using Gemini_software. It’s like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter. ╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛ ¶ Lines in total: 6792 ➮ Generation completed at 02:41, i.e. 58 seconds to (re)generate ⟲