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05.09.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ LibreOffice:_Pay_Us_to_be_Quoted,_Be_Promoted_in_Social_Control_Media,_and Get_a_Keynote_Speech_Slot⠀✐ Posted in Finance, Free/Libre_Software, Marketing, Office_Suites at 3:08 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz Published, then deleted, two years ago: Deleted_Post:_“LibreOffice_is_Becoming Dominated_by_a_Bunch_of_Corporates,_and_Has_no_Place_for_the_Enthusiastic Amateur.” See the screenshot below. This will have a negative impact on neutrality (those with deeper pockets are prioritised). LibreOffice_Conference_Sponsor_Packages, published hours ago: 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇LibreOffice_sponsors⦈_ This event is to take place in Romania, where salaries are low; so if all you can afford to pay is 1,000 euros, you won’t be mentioned in the press release. It’s easier if you are German. Summary: Conferences that advocate and present developments around Free software must prioritise top contributions, as measured in terms like effort (e.g. code) rather than money; for the third consecutive year LibreOffice (or TDF) gives_a_'fast_lane'_reserved_for_corporations_(deep_pockets_a prerequisite) and even turns its Twitter account into a marketing vessel ⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⡿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⢿⠿⠿⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⢿⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣇⣻⣇⣇⣆⣇⣎⣠⣁⣺⣠⣰⣆⣆⣇⣶⣡⣬⣿⣘⣿⣰⣨⣰⣸⣰⣁⣌⣠⣆⣤⣇⣆⣇⣶⣡⣬⣿⣪⣹⢐⣈⣰⣨⣰⣸⣤⣊⣒⣁⣴⣿⣨⣴⣠⣸⣰⣆⣕⣇⣄⣅⡆⣇⣄⣥⣸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣷⣿⣿⣶⣿⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣷⣿⣾⣾⣿⣿⣿⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢿⢿⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⢿⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⡿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⢿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⢿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⡷⣿⣾⣾⣷⣶⣾⣷⣮⣿⣶⣶⣷⣾⣾⣶⣷⣷⣷⣷⢿⣷⣾⣶⣶⢿⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣶⣷⣾⣾⣷⡶⣶⣿⣼⣾⣾⣷⣶⣿⣾⣿⣾⣶⣷⣷⣷⣶⣾⣿⣶⣷⣿⣾⣾⣶⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣾⣶⣷⣾⣿⣶⣷⣷⣿⣿⣾⣶⣶⣾⣿⣶⣶⣷⣾⣿⣷⣷⣿⡷⣿⣷⣾⣾⢾⣿⣷⣶⣿⣾⣿⣷⣷⣾⣿⣷⣷⣿⣿⣾⣿⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣾⣿⣷⣶⣶⢼⣿⣶⣿⣾⣾⡷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣯⣿⣶⣾⣾⣶⣦⣿⣷⣿⣿⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣿⣾⣷⣾⣿⣾⣷⣷⣷⣾⣾⣾⣿⣾⣶⣷⣾⢾⡶⣾⣿⣿⣾⣾⣷⣾⣾⣷⣾⣾⣷⣷⣾⣿⣷⣷⣷⣷⣷⣷⣿⣷⣾⣿⣷⣿⢾⣷⣿⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣶⣾⣷⣷⣼⣾⣷⣿⣿⣾⣿⣾⣶⣾⣷⣿⢷⣷⣷⣷⣷⡾⣿⢾⣾⣿⣾⣷⣾⣾⣷⢿⣶⣷⣿⣿⣷⢶⣷⣿⣶⣿⣷⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⢷⣿⣿⣿⣶⣶⣷⣷⣾⣿⣷⣾⣷⣷⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⣦⣷⣾⣷⣷⣷⣿⣾⣶⣿⣿⣷⣶⣿⣿⣿⣶⣷⣿⣿⣷⣷⣾⣾⣷⣷⣿⣶⣿⣷⣷⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣧⣾⣮⣷⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⣿⣿⣿⣷⣾⣶⣿⣾⣾⣾⣿⣾⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⢻⡟⠛⣿⡿⠛⢻⣿⡛⠛⠛⢻⡟⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇⢰⣿⠃⠀⠀⢻⣷⡀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣞⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣾⣇⣿⡏⠀⠀⠀⠀⢻⣷⡀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢿⢿⣿⢿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⢀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⡿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⡀⢻⣷⣸⡇⠀⢀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⣮⣦⣦⣤⣯⣦⣴⣤⣤⣼⣴⣴⣦⣤⣼⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠁⠀⠈⠀⠀⠀⠁⠀⣿⣿⠋⠊⠋⠃⠑⠀⠋⠁⢻⣿⠇⠀⠘⠘⠉⠋⠀⠊⠃⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢿⣧⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣽⣻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣭⣭⣭⣽⣿⣿⣽⣽⣽⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣧⣶⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⣽⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣛⣟⣻⣛⣿⣟⣻⣻⣟⣏⣝⣟⣻⣻⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢨⡿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⡿⠿⣿⠿⡿⢿⣿⢿⢿⣿⠻⠿⢿⢿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠟⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇⠈⠛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⣿⣿⡿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠠⣷⡦⠄⠀⠁⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣶⣾⣷⣿⣿⣾⣷⣷⣶⣾⣾⣾⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣭⣽⣯⣿⣾⣽⣾⣿⣯⣽⣬⣿⣭⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠈⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠐⠒⠚⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣫⣻⣿⣯⣿⣭⣯⣯⣭⣽⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣟⣟⣛⣛⣿⣻⣻⣟⣛⣟⣟⣻⣻⢿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⢿⠿⡿⡿⠿⠿⢿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠐⠚⠙⠘⠑⠃⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠛⠚⠃⠛⠛⠀⠀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠛⠛⠃⠛⠛⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣇⣀⠀⠀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣀⣸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣼⣿⣿⣦⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⡄⠀⠀⡄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠠⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⡧⣤⣤⣤⣤⢤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⢤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⢤⣤⣤⣤⡤⣤⣤⠤⣤⣤⠤⡤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⡤⡤⣤⣤⣤⡤⣤⣤⣤⢤⣤⣤⢤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⢤⣤⡤⣤⣤⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⡷⣿⢿⣶⣾⣾⡶⣿⡶⣿⣿⣿⣷⢾⢶⣿⣿⣿⣷⣿⡿⣾⣾⣷⣷⣾⣿⣷⣿⡿⡿⣿⣾⣾⣷⣷⣿⣿⣾⣷⣷⣾⣾⣿⡶⡾⣷⣷⢶⢿⣷⠷⣶⣷⣿⢶⣷⡿⣾⣷⣾⣾⣾⣾⣿⣷⣾⣾⣿⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣿⣾⣷⣾⣿⣾⣷⣷⣿⣾⣾⣾⣾⣶⣾⣿⣿⡿⣷⣿⣶⡮⣿⣾⠾⣾⣿⡷⣷⢿⣷⣷⣿⣷⣾⣿⣷⣿⣷⣷⣾⣷⣷⣷⣾⣿⣾⣷⣿⡾⣿⣷⣿⣷⣷⣶⡷⣿⣷⣿⣷⢷⣾⣷⣷⣷⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⡿⣷⣾⣿⣾⣷⣷⣽⣿⡿⣿⣾⣷⣷⣿⣿⡶⣿⣾⣿⣷⣷⣾⣾⡶⣾⣾⣶⣿⣿⣿⣶⣶⣿⣿⣿⣷⣷⣿⣷⣼⣿⣶⣷⣮⣿⣷⣷⣷⣿⣾⣾⣷⣿⣿⣾⣶⣷⣿⣷⣿⣾⣶⣽⣷⣷⣾⣷⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣾⣷⣾⣿⣷⣿⣶⣷⣽⣿⣷⣾⣶⣽⣷⣶⣿⣿⣴⣿⣷⣾⣾⣷⣾⣿⣶⣾⣿⣶⣿⣾⣶⣧⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⢿⡿⡿⣿⡿⢿⢿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⣿⢿⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣷⣿⣿⣶⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣷⣿⣷⣷⣿⣿⣶⣾⣷⣾⣾⡿⣷⢿⣷⣿⡷⢾⣿⣾⣿⡷⣷⣿⡿⣿⣾⣿⣿⢾⣾⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⣿⢿⣿⡿⢿⣿⢿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⣷⣾⣷⣿⣿⣾⣿⣿⣾⣶⣿⣷⣾⣿⣶⣿⣷⣷⣾⣿⣷⣾⣾⣿⣾⣾⣷⣿⣾⣷⣾⣷⣾⣿⣷⣾⣿⣶⣷⣷⣿⣶⣷⣷⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 273 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at http://techrights.org/2023/05/09/microsoft-cxp-layoffs/#comments Gemini version at gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/05/09/microsoft-cxp-layoffs/ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 05.09.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Lots_of_Microsoft_Layoffs_This_Week_(Not_Just_Portugal_and_LinkedIn),_Layoffs Expected_to_Continue_for_Months_to_Come⠀✐ Posted in Deception, Finance, Microsoft at 8:35 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz Posted_3_hours_ago_by_an_anonymous_person, concurring with what_we_kept_hearing about_summertime_layoffs: 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇Portugal_is_not_the_only_area_with_layoffs._There_were_more cuts_yesterday_here_as_well_(CXP)_and_there_are_more_cuts_expected_company-wide both_in_May_and_June._Just_in_case_somebody_erroneously_thought_or_hoped_we were_done_with_layoffs_for_the_foreseeable_future.⦈_ We assume CXP is Customer Experience. Summary: The media fails to report Microsoft_layoffs (except_at_LinkedIn), but they’re still happening routinely with plenty more on the way ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣛⣛⡛⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⡟⣿⣿⣿⣿⢿⣿⢻⣿⢻⣻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣛⢿⣿⡿⣛⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣟⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣛⢟⣻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⡿⢿⡇⡆⡇⢶⠠⢼⠰⢸⠰⠾⣿⠶⣎⠤⠬⠒⠝⠲⠷⢶⡱⠆⡇⡇⡶⢿⠒⢼⡿⢦⢣⠸⠾⠱⠾⠶⣎⠶⢸⠔⡇⠶⡱⢶⠰⣿⡇⠿⢿⠰⢎⠶⣶⠶⢸⢿⡿⠘⠲⢷⣙⡆⠶⡱⢶⠰⡧⢺⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⣭⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⣭⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣯⣽⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣯⣽⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣏⣉⣉⣉⣉⣉⣏⣹⣑⣉⣋⠉⣉⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠐⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣯⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣿⣯⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣽⣿⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⢿⣿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⢿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⢟⡻⣿⣿⣿⢿⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠿⣿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠛⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣷⣞⣳⣿⣿⣿⣷⣳⣏⣎⣰⣡⣹⣿⣈⡟⣍⣎⣸⣸⣜⣿⣏⣡⣵⣞⣞⣿⣎⣑⣿⣭⣻⣡⣇⣸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣬⣥⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⡯⢹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⢯⡽⣿⣿⣿⣭⢛⣛⠙⠛⠛⠋⣿⢻⢛⢛⡛⡟⠙⠛⣟⢛⢛⢛⣟⣛⠛⣻⡛⠋⠉⣻⡽⢛⣛⢋⠙⢿⡏⣙⠟⣛⡻⡿⢛⣛⡛⢻⣛⡟⢛⢛⡟⠛⠋⠛⡟⣛⠛⠛⡛⣛⣟⡻⡏⡛⡛⣛⡟⠛⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣷⣝⣵⣿⣿⣿⠿⠿⢿⣿⣳⠾⢿⣟⡿⠿⠿⢻⠿⢿⠿⠿⢿⠿⠾⢿⠿⡿⡿⠿⡿⢿⡿⢿⡷⢿⣿⡿⠿⠿⠿⢻⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⠿⢿⠿⡿⠟⠿⡟⠿⠿⡳⡿⠿⣿⡿⡿⠿⡷⠿⡿⣿⠿⠿⠿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣿⣿⣿⣷⣾⣯⣷⣶⣶⣾⣾⣿⢿⣿⡿⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⣾⣷⣿⡿⣶⣿⢿⣶⣾⣾⢶⣷⣿⣾⡶⣶⣦⣶⣶⢦⣿⣷⣶⣶⣾⣷⣶⡶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣾⣷⢵⡷⣿⣿⣿⠶⣶⣷⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣯⣤⣿⣶⣿⣦⣤⣵⣿⣤⣤⣤⣴⣤⣤⣤⣴⣷⣷⣤⣶⣯⣯⣶⣯⣤⣴⣷⣴⣴⣴⣁⣷⣶⣷⣷⣧⣤⣄⣤⣦⣼⣬⣶⣷⣥⣴⣬⣾⣵⣵⣶⣵⣧⣴⣧⣷⣧⣤⣴⣮⣦⣬⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⢭⢝⣽⠉⢙⢹⢙⠍⡍⡋⡋⠙⣙⣽⡿⡟⡯⡭⠉⢙⠹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠉⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿ ⣿⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣭⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⡤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⠤⢤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣼⣿⣿ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 331 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at http://techrights.org/2023/05/09/suckless-window-manager/#comments Gemini version at gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/05/09/suckless-window-manager/ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 05.09.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Gemini_Links_08/05/2023:_Recalling_Tradewars,_Suckless_Window_Manager,_and More⠀✐ Posted in Site_News at 12:02 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * Gemini*_and_Gopher o Personal o Technical * § Gemini* and Gopher⠀➾ o § Personal⠀➾ # ⚓ Mercedes_team_mates_🏎⠀⇛ The Mercedes car is difficult again this season. They’re a long way from Red Bull’s pace. But of their two drivers, Russell seems less bothered by it that Hamilton. In commentary, Coulthard said this is the best car that Russell has ever had, whereas Hamilton is used to a car that can win. They are coming at the problem from different head spaces. Hamilton’s been around for long enough that he knows how far away they are, and he seems dispirited by that. There’s only so much that he can do to make up for the deficiencies. He’s getting near the end of his career, and it’s quite possible that he’ll not have another car good enough for a championship before he retires. But Russell is going to be a round for longer. He’s doing a good job against a team mate with extraordinary stats. If the car comes good he knows that he can challenge. And if it doesn’t, he’s going to have other teams interested. # ⚓ Why_not_‘inquiry’?⠀⇛ Just a quick off topic/title update on today: Went all the way to the courthouse, through the metal detector, up an elevator no doubt teeming with COVID :-), only to learn from the person taking names that – as they’d allegedly informed me (she didn’t say how) – I was granted reprieve from the entire jury selection period (of three months) due to my dad’s possible need for my care. Except they didn’t inform of that. Instead, my sister fly from several states away to care for dad (his current woman needed a cruise..). 2023, yet communication is still rocket science. # ⚓ Episode_48_Elephants⠀⇛ Elephants are cool in war, and they have ivory tusks. Do you want your players to be poachers? # ⚓ I’d_rather_be_Ferrari_than_Ford⠀⇛ The movie “Ford Vs Ferrari” is a great watch, and you can’t help but root for the Ford team. It was an inspiring story in one light, while also being a tragedy when looked at from a different light. Something that I’ve given a lot of thought to in my life is how our society seems to be in a perpetual race towards mediocrity. When I ws a kid there were still a lot of little independent stores on Main Street, one of them being Hummel’s grocery, which was a little mom and pop grocery store that had been there for a few generations. Another favorite of mine was Jack Frost, a little combination candy shop and Greek diner where there was a spit of lanb cooking behind the counter and a little Ms Pacman table to waste some time on. They had awesome gyros. Then too, we had an honest to goodness drive in diner called Maxi’s, where you could get a hot dog and fries if you wanted but the real attraction was the homemade root beer. And when my dad wanted lumber or other supplies for one of our numerous home improvement projects, he had 84 Lumber or Stambaughs to choose from and could get just about any domestic hardwood he wanted, in stock. All of those places are gone. That town has a WalMart, a Home Depot, and a whole army of chain restaurants now. It’s depressing. # ⚓ Duolingo⠀⇛ I’ve wanted to learn Irish for years. Ages ago the best resource online was a website that had some, uhhh, sketchy real world connections. But the Duolingo owl can be easily summoned on the phone. So, it begins. Girl and woman. Boy and man. Variations on “I”. Apple, water, is, has, eat. o § Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ What_is_Tradewars?⠀⇛ Tradewars is a classic multiplayer game that was first released in 1984. It was one of the earliest examples of a game that could be played by multiple users over a network, and it quickly became popular among computer enthusiasts. The game is set in space, and players take on the role of space traders who must navigate the galaxy, trading goods and resources with other players. Along the way, they must also defend themselves against pirates and other threats. # ⚓ IPsec,_Rust,_burritos,_stew⠀⇛ This is yet another post with assorted news, on both IT and cooking. A few weeks ago I have set an IPsec VPN, mostly used for home devices, with strongSwan (on both computers, with Debian systems, and mobile devices, with Android: a mobile version is available via F-Droid): password-based authentication (eap-mschapv2) for clients, pubkey authentication (with a personal CA and its certificate manually imported everywhere) for the server. Maybe I would rather use a pre-shared key authentication for both (with it being simpler), but the Android client does not seem to support that. Have set it with static addresses for “roadwarriors”, so that they can be identified by an address, and making them available to each other. Tried SIP on top of it: baresip works mostly fine on Android (without video), Twinkle mostly works on Debian (apparently requires user names though), and though I tried Kamailio as a router initially, it is not that useful with static addresses (since P2P can be used easily then). Though most SIP clients support SRTP (and ZRTP), along with TLS. Also tried to control a remote mpd and listen to its streams via M.A.L.P. (also available from F-Droid), which does work. Maybe it could be useful for rsync as well, since it doesn’t have encryption on its own (though it is commonly used over SSH, which is more straightforward than setting up IPsec). I have not yet investigated how it works with ICE and XMPP’s Jingle: maybe it would help to establish more efficient connections, going through a local machine instead of a remote TURN server (though then again, it is easier to achieve by just setting local XMPP and TURN servers). Anyway, IPsec is nice and it feels good to have it set, at least for a few local machines, even though it is not quite useful to me currently. # ⚓ Suckless_window_manager⠀⇛ One of my computer environments is a text-only session supported by tmux. I am using it with much joy for over two years. I’m working also with many true window managers, on Apple, Windows, and GNU/ Linux systems. But I am enjoying that almost-true window manager made above of tmux the most. In the passing weeks, I read about Suckless Dynamic Windows Manager aka. dwm. Because of several holiday days, I had the possibility to install dwm on my own, and I realized that it’s so similar to my tmux experiences but in a graphical environment. I’ve set it up as my main window manager and the time spent on playing with it was very good for me. When we are looking at [dwm Tutorial] we are able to get the whole concept of that program by looking only at the ASCII sketch which I copied below. So we have a base concept created by: /tags/, /title/, /status/, /master/, and /stack/ terms. And that is all! # ⚓ AI_Questionnaire⠀⇛ A researcher in artistic applications of AI contacted me because some of my projects may have given the impression that I was working with AI, which I don’t consider to be the case. However, as our preliminary exchange clarified, there is an EU definition that seems to cast the net wide and would include even very simple Markov models. Now, in fact, my Peptalk program does use a first order Markov transition matrix for letter combinations used to create nonsense words in its own polyglottally trained language. But really, would anyone seriously hype up such a thing as being AI? [...] When using software written by others, I tend to prefer that which is more transparent about what goes on inside. For example, I use a small subset of Csound for sound synthesis and processing and, when feasible, I write my own programs in C/C++ where I (hopefully) have a detailed understanding of what the program does. The approach is very different from having to deal with the black boxes of proprietary plugins, which I also use to some extent. With machine learning, it appears that no- one understands exactly how it comes that a model achieves what it does. In my algorithmic compositions, I program everything myself from low level routines for sound synthesis to the generation of the entire piece. A curiosity about algorithms or formalised representations of music has been an incentive for this work. Thus, it would be pointless to trust a third party readymade composition program with a few parameters to tweak, instead of having to engage in the modeling from the ground. Evolutionary computing was in the vogue when I did my PhD, and since I worked on sound synthesis, feature extraction, and algorithmic composition, it was almost expected that I too should find use for evolutionary algorithms. But I didn’t. Limited programming skills may have stopped me, but most of all, I needed a subjective evaluation in the loop which I never found a way to formalise away. =============================================================================== * Gemini_(Primer) links can be opened using Gemini_software. It’s like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 634 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 05.09.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Links_09/05/2023:_Alpine_Linux_3.18_and_Freespire_9.5⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 8:40 pm by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * GNU/Linux o Server o Audiocasts/Shows o Applications o Instructionals/Technical * Distributions_and_Operating_Systems o New_Releases o SUSE/OpenSUSE o Fedora_Family_/_IBM o Devices/Embedded o Mobile_Systems/Mobile_Applications * Free,_Libre,_and_Open_Source_Software o Events o Web_Browsers/Web_Servers # Chromium * Leftovers o Hardware o Proprietary o Security o Defence/Aggression o Environment # Energy/Transportation # Wildlife/Nature o Finance o AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics o Censorship/Free_Speech o Civil_Rights/Policing o Monopolies # Patents # Copyrights * § GNU/Linux⠀➾ o § Server⠀➾ # ⚓ Revolutionize_Your_SQL_Server_Environment_With_Containers⠀⇛ The use of containers in production is a game- changing technology that promises unparalleled agility. In fact, containers evolved into a crucial tool for IT professionals seeking to modernize their SQL Server environments. # ⚓ Kubernetes Blog ☛ Kubernetes_1.27:_Safer,_More_Performant Pruning_in_kubectl_apply⠀⇛ Declarative configuration management with the kubectl apply command is the gold standard approach to creating or modifying Kubernetes resources. However, one challenge it presents is the deletion of resources that are no longer needed. In Kubernetes version 1.5, the --prune flag was introduced to address this issue, allowing kubectl apply to automatically clean up previously applied resources removed from the current configuration. Unfortunately, that existing implementation of -- prune has design flaws that diminish its performance and can result in unexpected behaviors. The main issue stems from the lack of explicit encoding of the previously applied set by the preceding apply operation, necessitating error- prone dynamic discovery. Object leakage, inadvertent over-selection of resources, and limited compatibility with custom resources are a few notable drawbacks of this implementation. Moreover, its coupling to client-side apply hinders user upgrades to the superior server-side apply mechanism. o § Audiocasts/Shows⠀➾ # ⚓ Tux Digital ☛ Destination_Linux_322:_Interview_with_Mark Shuttleworth_of_Canonical_&_Ubuntu⠀⇛ This week’s episode of Destination Linux, we will be interviewing Mark Shuttleworth, the CEO of Canonical and the company behind the development of the Ubuntu operating system! # ⚓ 322:_Interview_with_Mark_Shuttleworth_of_Canonical_& Ubuntu⠀⇛ # ⚓ Late_Night_Linux_–_Episode_228⠀⇛ We come up with tips for new users, and realise how complicated a lot of the things we do with Linux are. Plus emulating a Wii U, a cheeky hack for virtualising Linux on M1 Macs, more on DNS and Yubikeys, and more. o § Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ It’s FOSS ☛ Zinc:_A_New_Ubuntu-Based_Distro_With_Nemo_File Manager_and_XFCE_Desktop⠀⇛ Zinc is a relatively new Ubuntu-based distro that aims to provide a more functional desktop with a better out-of-the-box experience without fiddling much. Even though there are many Ubuntu-based distros out there, every user is different with their own set of preferences. Maybe you will like this one better than vanilla Ubuntu itself; who knows? Anyway, let’s take a look at what Zinc has to offer. o § Instructionals/Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ Stopping_a_Docker_Container:_A_Step-by-Step_Guide⠀⇛ Introduction Docker has become an essential tool for developers, enabling them to create, deploy, and manage applications within containers. These containers are lightweight, portable, and consistent, making it easier to streamline development workflows. However, there will be times when you need to stop a running Docker container, either for maintenance, updates, or to troubleshoot issues. # ⚓ A_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Removing_Docker_Containers⠀⇛ Introduction Docker containers are an integral part of modern software development, offering a flexible and efficient way to deploy, scale, and manage applications. However, as you work with Docker, you may find yourself with a growing list of unnecessary or unused containers that consume valuable resources. # ⚓ Understanding_Restart_Policies_for_Docker_Containers⠀⇛ Introduction Docker has become an essential tool for developers, streamlining the process of building, packaging, and deploying applications as lightweight, portable containers. Restart policies play a crucial role in managing the lifecycle of Docker containers, dictating how containers respond to failures, crashes, or system reboots. # ⚓ Setting_the_Restart_Policy_on_a_Docker_Container⠀⇛ Introduction Docker has revolutionized the way we deploy and manage applications by offering the benefits of containerization. One of the key aspects of container management is ensuring that containers recover automatically when they fail or are stopped. # ⚓ Red Hat ☛ How_to_create_execution_environments_using ansible-builder⠀⇛ The execution environment builder (aka Ansible Builder) is a part of Red_Hat_Ansible_Automation Platform. It is a command-line interface (CLI) tool for building and creating custom execution environments. The Ansible Builder project enables users to automate and accelerate the process of creating execution environments. This article will show you how to install and use the execution environment_builder CLI tool. § Installing the execution environment builder The execution environment builder makes it easier for Ansible Automation Platform content creators and administrators to build custom execution environments. They can use dependency information from various Ansible_Content_Collections and directly from the user. # ⚓ Reaping_a_zombie_inside_a_docker_container⠀⇛ Introduction Containerization has revolutionized the way we develop, deploy, and manage applications. Docker, one of the most popular containerization platforms, has provided countless benefits to developers and operations teams alike. However, even in the world of containerization, some challenges still linger, one of which is the infamous zombie process. # ⚓ Labeling_and_filtering_docker_containers⠀⇛ Introduction Docker containers have become an indispensable tool in modern software development, thanks to their ability to provide a consistent environment across different platforms. To make the most of this powerful technology, it is essential to keep your containers organized and easily accessible. # ⚓ Reading_a_docker_container’s_metadata⠀⇛ Introduction Docker containers have become an indispensable tool in the software development world, allowing developers to create, deploy, and run applications with ease. One critical aspect of managing and maintaining Docker containers is understanding the metadata associated with them. # ⚓ Injecting_a_new_process_into_a_running_docker_container⠀⇛ Introduction Docker has become a widely adopted containerization platform that allows developers to build, package, and distribute their applications in a portable and efficient manner. # ⚓ Accessing_the_host_device_inside_a_Docker_container⠀⇛ Introduction Docker has revolutionized the way developers and system administrators build, package, and deploy software applications. It provides an isolated environment called a container, which allows applications to run consistently across various platforms. # ⚓ Getting_Privileged_Access_Inside_a_Docker_Container:_Your Guide_to_Enhanced_Control⠀⇛ Introduction Docker containers have become an indispensable part of the modern application development and deployment process. They provide a lightweight, efficient, and consistent environment that enables developers to build and deploy applications faster and more reliably. # ⚓ ZDNet ☛ How_to_share_folders_to_your_network_from_Linux⠀⇛ If you need to share files and folders with other users on your network from your Linux desktop, follow these steps to walk you through the process. # ⚓ UNIX Cop ☛ Install_SELinux_on_Rocky_Linux_9⠀⇛ There are many questions about SELinux in Rocky Linux 9, but today we will talk a little about this tool and clarify some basic points to move forward with it. Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is a security architecture for Linux systems that gives administrators more control over who can access the system. # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ The_10_Best_Linux_Photo_Management_Software⠀⇛ Linux offers a vast array of photo management software options to help you keep your digital memories organized, edited, and easily accessible. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a casual user looking to manage your growing photo collection, there’s a suitable solution for you. # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ Pop!_OS_in_the_Classroom:_A_Guide_to_Enhancing Education_with_Linux⠀⇛ In this article, we’ll delve into the benefits of Pop!_OS for education and showcase various use cases, including programming, research, multimedia, and collaboration. By understanding the potential of Pop!_OS in educational settings, you’ll be better equipped to harness its power to enhance the learning experience for all. # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ The_guide_to_installing_and_using_PyCharm_on Ubuntu⠀⇛ PyCharm is a popular integrated development environment (IDE) for Python, offering a wide range of features and tools to simplify coding, debugging, and testing. In this guide, we’ll show you how to install and use PyCharm on Ubuntu, covering everything from downloading and setting up the IDE to configuring it for optimal performance. # ⚓ 2_Methods_to_Install_Eclipse_IDE_on_Ubuntu_22.04_or_20.04 LTS⠀⇛ Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment) doesn’t need any introduction to those who are in programming. # ⚓ Linux Journal ☛ Mastering_Division_of_Variables_in_Bash⠀⇛ One of the common tasks you’ll encounter when scripting in Bash is performing arithmetic operations on variables, particularly division. This process might seem straightforward, but it requires careful attention due to the lack of floating-point support in Bash by default. In this article, we will dive into several methods for dividing variables in Bash, and you’ll discover how to handle the lack of floating-point division in Bash. § Using the ‘expr’ Command One of the commands you can use for division in Bash is expr. This command evaluates an expression and prints the result to the console. The basic syntax is: x=60 y=-3 result=$(expr $x / $y) echo "Result: $result" ⚓ Ubuntu Handbook ☛ GJS_OSK_–_Even_More_Usable_On-Screen_Keyboard_for_Ubuntu 22.10|23.04,_Fedora_37/38⠀⇛ Looking for an alternative on-screen keyboard for Ubuntu, Fedora or other Linux with GNOME? Try GJS OSK. As you know, the built-in on- screen keyboard (OSK in short) only appears when trying to search something in overview screen, and typing in a few core applications. § Distributions and Operating Systems⠀➾ * § New Releases⠀➾ o ⚓ Linuxiac ☛ Freespire_9.5_Tries_to_Win_Over_Windows_Users,_but Will_They_Bite⠀⇛ Let me start with a short introduction. Freespire’s roots lead back to Lindows, an easy-to-use Linux-based operating system with Wine integration and easy application support. However, the distro was renamed Linspire after a Microsoft lawsuit. Then, Freespire derived from Linspire as a desktop- oriented Linux distribution, composed mostly of free and open-source software. Nowadays, the project is sponsored by Linspire, a commercial Linux distro owned by PC OpenSystems LLC. The just released Freespire 9.5 again comes with many changes, so let’s see what’s new. o ⚓ Beta News ☛ Freespire_closes_the_gap_between_Linux_and_Windows 10⠀⇛ If you’ve been using Windows for a while, you’ll be very comfortable with how Microsoft’s operating system looks and works. Although Windows 11 sports a centered taskbar, that OS isn’t hugely different to its predecessor, Windows 10. Familiarity with Windows makes it very difficult for users to switch to a non-Microsoft operating system, but Freespire’s latest update aims to make users of Windows 10 or Windows 11 feel more at home using Linux. o ⚓ 9to5Linux ☛ Alpine_Linux_3.18_Is_Out_with_Linux_6.1_LTS, Experimental_Support_for_Unattended_Installs⠀⇛ Arriving five and a half months after Alpine Linux 3.17, the Alpine Linux 3.18 release is powered by the long-term supported Linux 6.1 LTS kernel series, which comes with signed kernel modules. Alpine Linux 3.18 is also powered by the musl libc 1.2.4 C standard library, which comes with a TCP fallback in the DNS resolver. Also included in this release are Python 3.11, Ruby 3.2, Node.js 20.1, Go 1.20, and Rust 1.69. * § SUSE/OpenSUSE⠀➾ o ⚓ SUSE’s Corporate Blog ☛ Just_Before_Sapphire_–_Your_SUSE+AWS_News Round_Up_for_SAP [Ed: SUSE: use proprietary software on proprietary platform (AWS)]⠀⇛ Is it that time of the year again? Sapphire is right around the corner. The theme this year is how to be more future-proof. In a crazy financial year where there is a new “black swan” event every time you turn on the news, that is definitely an apt theme. * § Fedora Family / IBM⠀➾ o ⚓ Peter_Hutterer:_libei_and_a_fancy_protocol⠀⇛ libei is the library for Emulated Input – see this_post for an introduction. Like many projects, libei was started when it was still unclear if it could be the right solution to the problem. In the years (!) since, we’ve upgraded the answer to that question from “hopefully” to “yeah, I reckon” – doubly so since we added support for receiver_contexts and got InputLeap working through the various portal_changes. o ⚓ OMG! Linux ☛ Fedora_36_Support_Ends_May_16,_2023_–_Upgrade_Soon⠀⇛ A quick reminder that support for Fedora 36 ends on May 16, 2023. At the time of writing (May 7) that’s just over a week away. * § Devices/Embedded⠀➾ o ⚓ CNX Software ☛ NanoPC-T6_Arm_Linux_SBC_offers_dual_GbE,_HDMI_2.1 output,_HDMI_2.0_input,_2x_M.2_sockets,_and_more⠀⇛ FriendlyELEC NanoPC-T6 is a feature-rich Rockchip RK3588 SBC with up to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB eMMC flash, two HDMI 2.1 output ports, one HDMI 1.4 input port, dual GbE, two M.2 PCIe socket for storage or wireless, a mini PCIe socket and microSIM slot for 4G LTE connectivity, and more. The new NanoPC-T6 single board computer offered many more interfaces than the recent NanoPi R6S or R6C board based on the Rockchip RK3588S with fewer I/Os. * § Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications⠀➾ o ⚓ 9to5Google ☛ How_to_find_your_phone_number_on_Android_devices⠀⇛ o ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ How_to_Add_and_Remove_Apps_From_the_Home_Screen_on Android⠀⇛ o ⚓ Express ☛ Huawei_is_back_with_unique_P60_Pro_that_its_Android rivals_can’t_match_|_Express.co.uk⠀⇛ o ⚓ The Sun ☛ Android_owners_are_just_finding_secret_button_you_must press_before_letting_anyone_touch_your_phone_–_don’t_ignore_it_| The_US_Sun⠀⇛ o ⚓ Computer World ☛ A_smart_new_way_to_stack_Android_widgets_| Computerworld⠀⇛ o ⚓ Hindustan Times ☛ Google_I/O_2023:_6_New_Features_Android_14_may offer_|_Mobile_News⠀⇛ o ⚓ Gadget Bridge ☛ 3_Easy_Methods_to_Stop_Android_Apps_from_Running in_Background⠀⇛ o ⚓ Kim Kommando ☛ These_bad_Android_apps_enroll_you_in_services_you didn’t_sign_up_for⠀⇛ o ⚓ Android Police ☛ Android_15_might_decouple_NFC_from_system updates⠀⇛ o ⚓ India Times ☛ Nokia_c22_India_Launch:_Nokia_C22_to_launch_in India_soon_with_Android_13_‘Go_Edition’._Check_specs,_price, availability_–_The_Economic_Times⠀⇛ o ⚓ Express ☛ Android_users_set_for_huge_boost_tomorrow,_major announcement_expected_|_Express.co.uk⠀⇛ o ⚓ Hindustan Times ☛ Google_I/O_Live_Updates:_Google_Pixel_7a,_Pixel Fold,_Android_14_and_more_|_Tech_News⠀⇛ § Free, Libre, and Open Source Software⠀➾ * § Events⠀➾ o ⚓ Linux Plumbers Conference (LPC) ☛ Linux_Plumbers_Conference: Microconference_proposals_are_being_published⠀⇛ After some hiccups with Indico we’ve finally set up a page that lists submitted microconference proposals. Along with seasoned veterans like Containers_and Checkpoint/Restore and RISC-V we are glad to see Live Patching microconference returning after a long break and a brand new Linux_Kernel_Debugging microconference. * § Web Browsers/Web Servers⠀➾ o § Chromium⠀➾ # ⚓ Barry Kauler ☛ Chromium_111.0.5563.147_compiled_in_OE⠀⇛ Compiled Chromium in OpenEmbedded, bumping from 111.0.5563.64. Did an rsync with the EasyOS package repository, uploaded these: chromium-x11-111.0.5563.147-r1-nocona-64.tar.xz p11-kit-0.24.1-r2-nocona-64.tar.xz limine-4.20230503.0-r1-nocona-64.tar.xz I posted recently about the need to recompile ‘p11- kit’ (fix for flatpaks): [...] § Leftovers⠀➾ * § Hardware⠀➾ o ⚓ Tom’s Hardware ☛ China_Poured_Nearly_$2_Billion_Into_Its_Own Semiconductor_Industry_Last_Year⠀⇛ According to the South China Morning Post, the Chinese government poured some $1.75 billion into national semiconductor companies throughout 2022. The truth is that China’s investment in the field is much, much larger. * § Proprietary⠀➾ o ⚓ Vice Media Group ☛ ‘Don’t_Copy_That_Floppy’:_The_Untold_History of_Apple_II_Software_Piracy⠀⇛ A computer historian tells the story of one of the earliest copy protection battles of the personal computer era. * § Security⠀➾ o ⚓ Security Week ☛ Western_Digital_Confirms_Ransomware_Group_Stole Customer_Information⠀⇛ Western Digital has confirmed that a ransomware group has stolen customer and other information from its systems. o ⚓ Security Week ☛ $1.1M_Paid_to_Resolve_Ransomware_Attack_on California_County⠀⇛ A $1.1 million payment was made to resolve a ransomware attack on San Bernardino county’s law enforcement computer network. o ⚓ Security Week ☛ 1_Million_Impacted_by_Data_Breach_at_NextGen Healthcare⠀⇛ NextGen Healthcare is informing roughly 1 million individuals that their personal information was compromised in a data breach. o ⚓ Security Week ☛ Private_Tweets_Exposed_Due_to_Twitter_Circle Security_Bug⠀⇛ Twitter is informing users that tweets posted to their Circle may have been seen by individuals outside the Circle. o ⚓ Security Week ☛ Vulnerability_in_Field_Builder_Plugin_Exposes Over_2M_WordPress_Sites_to_Attacks⠀⇛ An XSS vulnerability in the Advanced Custom Fields WordPress plugin exposes more than 2 million sites to attacks. o ⚓ Security Week ☛ Ransomware_Group_Claims_Attack_on_Constellation Software⠀⇛ The Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group claims to have stolen more than 1TB of data from Constellation Software. * § Defence/Aggression⠀➾ o ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ Thousands_march_in_silence_in_Serbia_after mass_shootings⠀⇛ Thousands have marched in silence in Serbia in a major outpouring of discontent triggered by two mass shootings last week that left 17 people dead and 21 wounded. The shootings on Wednesday in Belgrade at a school and a day later in a rural area south of the capital left the nation stunned. The shootings triggered calls to encourage tolerance and rid society of widespread hate speech and a gun culture stemming from the 1990s wars. Monday’s marches were called by opposition parties which demanded the resignations of some government ministers and changes in mainstream media that often host convicted war criminals and crime figures on their airwaves. o ⚓ France24 ☛ Serbians_protest_against_gun_violence_after_two_mass shootings⠀⇛ Tens of thousands of Serbians protested on Monday, demanding better security, a ban on violent TV content and the resignation of key ministers, days after two mass shootings killed 17 people. o ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Serbia_and_China_Mark_Anniversary_of_Embassy_Bombing_by NATO⠀⇛ The NATO bombing of Yugoslavia started on March 24, 1999. Over the course of 78 days, 2,500 people were killed and thousands of people more were wounded. o ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Syria_Restored_as_a_Full_Member_of_the_Arab_League⠀⇛ “The return of Syria to the Arab League doesn’t mean resolving the Syrian crisis, but it should facilitate and accelerate the mechanisms of the solution,” Political scientist Al-Omari said. o ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ UN_Chief_Hopes_Syria’s_Return_to_Arab League_Helps_End_War⠀⇛ The United Nations chief is expressing hope that Syria’s return to the Arab League and intensified regional engagement can help “unlock progress” toward ending the 13-year civil war in the country o ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ For_two_of_the_world’s_pariahs,_more_honey_than vinegar⠀⇛ After a decade of isolating Syria and Venezuela, regional leaders hope engagement can bring change. o ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Syria’s_admission_back_into_Arab_League_exposes member_divisions⠀⇛ After a 12-year suspension due to President Bashar al- Assad’s responsibility in the Syrian civil war, Syria has been readmitted to the Arab League. Some countries in the region remain skeptical about readmitting Damascus without solving ongoing conflicts. o ⚓ France24 ☛ Fighting_continues_in_Khartoum_as_Sudan_envoys, mediators_meet_in_Saudi_Arabia⠀⇛ Fighting could be heard in south Khartoum on Sunday as envoys from Sudan’s warring parties met in Saudi Arabia for talks that international mediators hope will bring an end to a three-week-old conflict that has killed hundreds and triggered an exodus. o ⚓ Mexico News Daily ☛ Ruling_awards_Sandra_Ávila_Beltrán_US_$25K_in ‘Reina_del_Sur’_suit⠀⇛ The legal victory against Telemundo by the alleged drug trafficker known as Queen of the Pacific could lead to an even bigger payout. o ⚓ France24 ☛ Sudan:_In_absence_of_humanitarian_aid,_citizen initiatives_attempt_to_help_victims_of_violence⠀⇛ Despite a shaky truce declared in Sudan until May 11, the violence has continued, endangering civilians who were already facing shortages of medical care, basic necessities, water, and electricity. In response, citizen solidarity movements are emerging both on the ground and on social networks in an attempt to assist the countless people displaced by the conflict. o ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ Sudan_doctors:_At_least_100_killed_in Darfur_clashes⠀⇛ Sudan’s Doctors Syndicate says at least 100 people were killed in clashes that erupted last month between armed fighters in a city in Sudan’s restive region of Darfur. All hospitals were still out of service in the Darfur city of Genena and an accurate count of the wounded was still hard to make, the doctors’ union added in a statement posted on their official Facebook page late Sunday. The fighting in Genena, which broke out a few days after Sudan’s two rival generals took arms against each other in the capital of Khartoum, pointed to the possibility that the conflict could engulf other parts of the East African country. o ⚓ The Strategist ☛ Japan_could_quickly_build_a_more_powerful fighter_force⠀⇛ As the US, Taiwan and Australia struggle to assemble forces to face the challenge of a rapidly arming China, Japan is planning to discard good equipment that could be kept in service. o ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ Foxconn_founder_Terry_Gou_vows_to ‘preserve_peace’_with_China_if_elected_Taiwan_president⠀⇛ The billionaire founder of Foxconn vowed Sunday at a rally that if elected president of Taiwan, he would be able to “preserve peace” between the democratic self- ruled island and China. o ⚓ RFA ☛ Do_the_Cairo_and_Potsdam_Declarations_“restore”_Taiwan_to China?⠀⇛ Neither declaration attempts to settle control over Taiwan. * § Environment⠀➾ o ⚓ France24 ☛ France’s_top_graduates_shake_up_attitudes_on government’s_inaction_on_climate⠀⇛ With a devastating climate crisis causing floods, famine, disease and the obliteration of species at an alarming rate, increasing numbers of young people are condemning the French state’s inaction. Students at France’s top universities (Sciences Po, HEC and École Polytechnique) condemn a curriculum that does not make environmental studies obligatory. Students and graduates have decided to take affirmative action, and FRANCE 24 went to meet them. o ⚓ RFA ☛ Asia-Pacific_not_ready_to_deal_with_climate-induced disasters,_UN_commission_says⠀⇛ Only 6 countries have made climate-tackling laws, according to a new report. o ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Democrats_Press_Biden_Administration on_Climate_Impact_of_LNG_Buildout⠀⇛ o ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Heavy_Rains_Affect_More_Than_500_000_People_In_Jiangxi, China⠀⇛ According to authorities, direct economic losses are put at about 670 million yuan (about 96.9 million dollars). o ⚓ The Straits Times ☛ Further_extreme_weather_predicted_across China_amid_early_flood_season⠀⇛ May 09, 2023 11:58 AM Rainfalls are forecast in most parts of southern China. o § Energy/Transportation⠀➾ # ⚓ H2 View ☛ Californian_electrolyser_start-up_CEO_calls_for new_hydrogen_industry_supply_chains⠀⇛ The CEO of a Californian electrolyser start-up has called for a new approach towards the hydrogen industry’s supply chains to better support long- term energy transition. # ⚓ YLE ☛ Finland’s_spending_on_energy_imports_rose_by_86% during_2022⠀⇛ Finland spent about 19 billion euros on imported energy products last year. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ NRC_Starts_Special_Inspection_of New_Mexico_Uranium_Facility⠀⇛ The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has begun a special inspection at the Urenco USA uranium enrichment facility in southeastern New Mexico # ⚓ New York Times ☛ In_Norway,_the_Electric_Vehicle_Future_Has Already_Arrived⠀⇛ About 80 percent of new cars sold in Norway are battery-powered. As a result, the air is cleaner, the streets are quieter and the grid hasn’t collapsed. But problems with unreliable chargers persist. # ⚓ Mexico News Daily ☛ Testing_phase_for_Maya_Train_will_start in_July,_says_Fonatur⠀⇛ The first railcars for the Maya Train project will be delivered on July 8, according to the government, as opposition to the project mounts. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ To_restart_halted_bitcoin_trading,_Binance_had_to make_withdrawals_more_expensive⠀⇛ The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange has gotten a little too burdened. o § Wildlife/Nature⠀➾ # ⚓ France24 ☛ Firefighters_battle_wildfires_in_Canada’s_main oil_province_Alberta⠀⇛ Cooler weather across Alberta on Monday helped firefighters battling widespread wildfires in Canada’s main oil-producing province, but the government said it could be months before all the blazes are brought under control. # ⚓ France24 ☛ Spreading_wildfires_force_more_evacuations_in western_Canada⠀⇛ Canada struggled on Monday to control wildfires that have forced thousands to flee, halted oil production and threaten to raze towns, with the western province of Alberta calling for federal help. # ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Alberta,_Canada,_Continues_to_Experience_Severe Wildfires⠀⇛ In the last few hours, the Alberta area in Canada has suffered more than 100 forest fires. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Wildfires_Burn_Nearly_1_Million_Acres_in Western_Canada⠀⇛ Light rain and cooler temperatures brought much- needed relief over the weekend to Alberta, where nearly 30,000 residents have been forced to evacuate. # ⚓ Latvia ☛ Masses_of_dead_birds_found_in_Krāslava;_avian_flu suspected⠀⇛ The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has received information from ornithologists regarding at least 200 dead seagulls on an island in the Daugava, city of Krāslava. On Monday, May 8, PVD inspectors sent 15 samples of dead birds for laboratory tests for avian influenza, the PVD said. * § Finance⠀➾ o ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Asia_stocks_edge_lower_as_US_inflation_data looms⠀⇛ An index of Asian stocks eased back from more than two- week highs on Tuesday as traders squared positions heading into a key US inflation report, although mainland Chinese shares and Japanese equities bucked the trend. o ⚓ Reason ☛ Biden,_Yellen_Won’t_Rule_Out_Declaring_Debt_Ceiling Unconstitutional⠀⇛ Plus: Kansas voting restrictions struck down, the legacy of the “vast wasteland” speech, and more… o ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ Japan’s_monetary_trilemma_is_a_warning_to_the world⠀⇛ High inflation, high levels of debt, and uncertain financial stability – Washington, London, Brussels, Frankfurt and beyond have much to learn from Tokyo’s experience. o ⚓ Quartz ☛ Go_First’s_bankruptcy_has_fueled_mass_resignations_and higher_air_fares⠀⇛ Go First’s declaration_of_bankruptcy has triggered chaos in India’s aviation sector. o ⚓ Latvia ☛ Kariņš:_state_capital_companies_could_be_listed_on_stock exchange⠀⇛ Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) will encourage the government to discuss the listing of state capital companies on the stock exchange, although there is no consensus on the matter, LSM reported after the coalition meeting on Monday, May 8. o ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ High_inflation_hovers_over_Labor’s_second budget⠀⇛ Inflation may have lost some of its sting but it’s still high enough to have the Albanese government walking a thin budget line. After hitting a likely peak of 7.8 per cent in the December quarter, inflation as measured by the consumer price index is now on its way down. o ⚓ New Yorker ☛ How_Joe_Biden’s_Economic_Ratings_Could_Rebound_with Voters [Ed: "Strong job growth" is a lie. It's gaslighting by the regime and the media.]⠀⇛ Strong job growth and falling inflation may still pay off in 2024. o ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Australia_Forecasts_First_Annual Budget_Surplus_in_15_Years⠀⇛ The Australian government has forecast the nation’s first balanced annual budget in 15 years but warns that economic pressures such as inflation will push the country into deeper debt in future years o ⚓ New York Times ☛ The_Inflation_Reduction_Act_Will_Allow_an_Asset Manager_Takeover_of_Our_Infrastructure⠀⇛ The Inflation Reduction Act will spur the takeover of our infrastructure by private entities, particularly large global asset managers, with likely negative consequences. o ⚓ Axios ☛ Meat_prices_are_falling_and_that’s_not_good_for_Tyson Foods⠀⇛ Meat prices are losing their sizzle even as commodity and labor costs are rising in a double whammy for meat packers. Why it matters:Meat price hikes were_eye-popping earlier in the pandemic, casting a spotlight on food processors that capitalized on the sudden surge. o ⚓ Axios ☛ White_House_escalates_debt_ceiling_pressure_on_eve_of McCarthy_meeting⠀⇛ The White House is preparing for Tuesday’s debt_ceiling showdown with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) by fortifying its red lines, isolating vulnerable Republicans and staffing up for a war of attrition. o ⚓ Quartz ☛ US_banks_pull_back_on_loans_as_Fed_hikes_rattle_the financial_sector⠀⇛ Nearly half of US banks are tightening their lending standards, according to a new quarterly survey from the US Federal Reserve Bank. o ⚓ Helsinki Times ☛ YLE:_ECB_devising_digital_euro_as_alternative_to card_payments⠀⇛ THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK (ECB) and national central banks in the eurozone have laid out plans to create a digital euro in order to provide an alternative to card payments as the use of cash continues to decline – particularly rapidly in countries such as Finland. o ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ California_Bank_Regulator_Finds_Own Faults_in_Bank’s_Demise⠀⇛ California’s bank regulator was too slow to see the growing risks at Silicon Valley Bank and did not act forcefully enough to get the bank to fix its problems o ⚓ Zimbabwe ☛ Digital_gold_tokens_–_here’s_how_you_go_about purchasing._Not_all_banks_are_ready⠀⇛ I will assume you know about the digital gold tokens that the RBZ is issuing. If you have been living under a rock, get yourself acquainted with the details here: The RBZ’s digital gold coins are a good idea but may be undone by just one word – trust. o ⚓ Quartz ☛ Yellen_warns_of_a_“constitutional_crisis”_as_the_US_debt ceiling_deadline_approaches⠀⇛ US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen has warned that a failure by Congress to raise the debt ceiling in the coming weeks could lead to a “constitutional crisis.” According to Yellen, who made the comments during a May 7 appearance on ABC News’s This Week, the US could run out of cash as early as June 1. o ⚓ Latvia ☛ Latvia’s_industrial_production_down_6.3%_in_March⠀⇛ Data published on May 8 by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia show that, compared to March 2022, in March 2023 industrial production output reduced by 6.3 % (according to calendar-adjusted data at constant prices). * § AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics⠀➾ o ⚓ France24 ☛ In_epicentre_of_Turkey_quakes,_survivors_are indifferent_to_upcoming_polls⠀⇛ In the southern Turkish town of Pazarcik, the epicentre of the devastating February 6 earthquakes, people are focused on just trying to survive. Tens of thousands of residents left the town after the disaster and for the ones left behind without adequate shelter or facilities, holding a presidential election on May 14 seems incongruous. o ⚓ New Yorker ☛ Turkey’s_Earthquake_Election⠀⇛ The disaster highlighted the corruption and authoritarianism of President Erdoğan. Can he finally be defeated? o ⚓ Axios ☛ Judge_places_limits_on_Trump’s_social_media_posts_about hush-money_case⠀⇛ The New York judge in the hush-money_criminal_case against Donald_Trump issued a protective order Monday that limits what evidence the former president can share publicly. o ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ Canada_expels_Chinese_diplomat_over alleged_intimidation_plan⠀⇛ By Michel Comte Ottawa announced Monday the expulsion of a Chinese diplomat accused of having sought to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker critical of Beijing, plunging the two nations into a new diplomatic row. o ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Canada_Expels_China_Diplomat_for Alleged_Threats_to_Lawmaker⠀⇛ Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is expelling a Chinese diplomat whom Canada’s spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate an opposition lawmaker and his relatives in Hong Kong o ⚓ New York Times ☛ Canada_Expels_Chinese_Diplomat_Amid_Influence Concerns⠀⇛ The diplomat, Zhao Wei, who was declared “persona non grata,” had been accused of gathering information on a Canadian lawmaker critical of Beijing’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims. o ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Man_Who_Threw_Gravel_at_Canada_PM Trudeau_Sentenced_to_House_Arrest⠀⇛ o ⚓ High_overseas_voter_turnout_in_Turkey_elections⠀⇛ The number of people who cast their votes has already surpassed the previous election. o ⚓ Quartz ☛ Elon_Musk’s_plan_to_purge_inactive_Twitter_accounts risks_disrespecting_the_dead⠀⇛ When we think about our digital_footprints, we often think about liability: What if the things we post online, our candid photos and stray thoughts, prevent us from getting_a_job or promotion, a college acceptance, or a scholarship? o ⚓ EDRI ☛ The_Good_Lobby_Summer_Academy⠀⇛ Every year, The Good Lobby Summer Academy gathers a select group of leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics working on new forms and politics of influence, mobilisation and lobbying coming from all over the world. * § Censorship/Free Speech⠀➾ o ⚓ Journalist_Banu_Acun_briefly_detained_for_‘insulting_Turkish nation’⠀⇛ After her detention at the airport, the journalist was released on the condition of giving a statement to the prosecutor’s office or court during the week o ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ Hong_Kong_47:_Prosecution_witness_granted anonymity_in_democrats’_national_security_trial⠀⇛ A Hong Kong court has granted anonymity to a witness who will testify for the prosecution in a landmark trial relating to 47 pro-democracy figures under the Beijing- enacted national security law. o ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ Hong_Kong_asked_Google_to_remove_183_items in_latter_half_of_2022;_national_security_takedown_requests surged⠀⇛ The Hong Kong government requested that Google remove 183 items between July and December 2022 – mostly from YouTube – with the US tech giant denying almost half of the requests, according to its latest Transparency Report. * § Civil Rights/Policing⠀➾ o ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Goodyear_Plant_in_Mexico_Votes_to Throw_Out_Old-Guard_Union⠀⇛ Workers at a Goodyear tire plant in Mexico have voted to throw out an old-guard union that was accused of stealing a ballot box at a failed union election last month o ⚓ Latvia ☛ Latvia’s_problem_with_violence_against_women⠀⇛ Our favorite YouTuber, Anete Germane is back with another video. o ⚓ Quartz ☛ The_US_is_investigating_Shein_over_alleged_ties_to forced_labor_in_China⠀⇛ Fast-fashion giant Shein is the latest company to face increased scrutiny from Washington, after a sprawling report by a Congressional committee investigating China detailed allegations of copyright infringement and unfair labor practices. o ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Indigenous_Missing_Person_Cases_Get Researchers’_Attention⠀⇛ A New Mexico task force charged with addressing missing person cases involving Native Americans is teaming up with researchers in Nebraska on a data collection project o ⚓ New York Times ☛ The_New_Surge_at_the_Border⠀⇛ The new surge at the U.S.-Mexico border highlights a broader reality about immigration policy. o ⚓ New York Times ☛ Capvision,_a_Consulting_Firm,_is_Raided_by Chinese_Authorities⠀⇛ The investigation of Capvision Partners comes amid increasing scrutiny by Beijing over national security that has sent a chill through the foreign business community. * § Monopolies⠀➾ o § Patents⠀➾ # ⚓ Unified Patents ☛ DynaIP_entity,_Silent_Communication, telecom_patent_found_invalid_in_reexam⠀⇛ On May 5, 2023, the Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) entered a final rejection of claim 1 of U.S. Patent_8,229,409, owned by Silent Communication, LLC, an NPE and DynaIP entity. # ⚓ Unified Patents ☛ $2,000_awarded_for_Web_2.0_Technologies storage_patent_prior_art⠀⇛ Unified is pleased to announce PATROLL crowdsourcing contest winners, Ekta Aswal and Dinesh Swamy, who split a cash award of $2,000 for their prior art submissions on U.S._Patent 6,845,448, owned by Web 2.0 Technologies, LLC. # ⚓ Kluwer Patent Blog ☛ Sunny_beaches_or_the_dark_forests [Ed: Team UPC again promoting illegal and unconstitutional agenda; the European patent system is now based entirely on white- collar crimes (EPO) and complicit politicians who spit on conventions]⠀⇛ ‘The patent community lives today after many dark years in the sunrise period in which owners of patents have to decide if after June 1st, they want to be on the sunny beaches of the UPC or prefer to live another 7 or 14 years in the dark forests of national patent litigation.’ # ⚓ Dennis Crouch/Patently-O ☛ Attorney_Fees_on_Undecided Inequitable_Conduct_Issues⠀⇛ United Cannabis Corp (UCANN) vs. Pure Hemp Collective, — F.4th — (Fed. Cir. 2023) The UCANN vs. Pure Hemp patent case has come to a close with the Federal Circuit affirming the district court’s decision to deny attorney fees to Pure Hemp. The original infringement lawsuit was filed in 2018, with UCANN suing Pure Hemp for infringing US Patent No. 9,730,911, covering various high concentration cannabis and CBD extract formulations. During the litigation, UCANN filed for bankruptcy, causing the case to be stayed, and eventually, the parties stipulated to a dismissal of the infringement claims with prejudice. However, the stipulated dismissal did not include any discussion of attorney fees — leading to the current appeal. o § Copyrights⠀➾ # ⚓ Digital Music News ☛ Ed_Sheeran_Calls_Out_Frivolous Copyright_Lawsuits_—_“Every_Single_Musician_Will_Agree_With Me”⠀⇛ After his victory in the “Thinking Out Loud” copyright infringement lawsuit, Ed Sheeran is speaking out about his experience. Sheeran spoke about the experience on the CBS Sunday Morning show, speaking candidly with Seth Doane about the case. # ⚓ Michael Geist ☛ The_Law_Bytes_Podcast,_Episode_166:_Colin Bennett_on_How_the_Government_Is_the_Using_the_Budget Implementation_Act_to_Weaken_the_Privacy_Rules_for_Political Parties⠀⇛ For the second consecutive year, the government is using the Budget Implementation Act to quietly pass concerning legislation with minimal oversight or public attention. Last year, the BIA was used to extend the term of copyright in order to comply with the USMCA. This year, it is privacy that is at issue, with provisions related to political parties. # ⚓ Public Knowledge ☛ Eleventh_Circuit_Finds_Corellium’s Copying_of_iOS_as_Fair_Use_in_Victory_for_Security Researchers⠀⇛ Today, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced its opinion in Apple, Inc. v. Corellium, LLC, finding that copying functional software like iOS is a fair use. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 2115 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 05.09.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Links_09/05/2023:_Firefox_113_and_War_Reporting_Awards⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 5:45 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * GNU/Linux o Instructionals/Technical * Distributions_and_Operating_Systems o BSD o Devices/Embedded o Mobile_Systems/Mobile_Applications * Free,_Libre,_and_Open_Source_Software o Web_Browsers/Web_Servers # Mozilla o Productivity_Software/LibreOffice/Calligra o Education o Programming/Development * Leftovers o Science o Education o Hardware o Health/Nutrition/Agriculture o Proprietary o Pseudo-Open_Source # Openwashing o Security # Integrity/Availability/Authenticity # Privacy/Surveillance o Defence/Aggression o Transparency/Investigative_Reporting o Environment # Energy/Transportation # Wildlife/Nature # Overpopulation o Finance o AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics o Censorship/Free_Speech o Freedom_of_Information_/_Freedom_of_the_Press o Civil_Rights/Policing o Digital_Restrictions_(DRM) o Monopolies # Copyrights * § GNU/Linux⠀➾ o § Instructionals/Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ Jeff Geerling ☛ Self-hosting_with_AT&T_Fiber_Internet⠀⇛ Today I got AT&T Fiber Internet installed at my house, and I thought I’d document a few things I observed during and after the install. # ⚓ Balthazar Rouberol ☛ Merging_multiple_mp3_files_into_an audiobook_with_chapters⠀⇛ I recently found the 3 Lord of the Rings audiobooks I bought from Phil Dragash some years back, as I was digging through my NAS. Each book is split into about 20 mp3 files, which makes it a bit unwieldy for me. As I mostly listen to audiobooks when I’m going to sleep, I oftentimes have to find the last part I remember listening to and start again from there the next day. # ⚓ University of Toronto ☛ When_to_use_drgn_instead_of_eBPF tools_like_bpftrace,_and_vice_versa⠀⇛ I talked recently about drgn and using it to poke around in the kernel, and yesterday I followed that up with an example of finding out which NFS client owns a file lock that used bpftrace (and also I discussed using drgn for this). As an outsider, you might reasonably wonder when you’d use one and when you’d use the other on the kernel. I won’t claim that I have a complete answer, but here’s what I know so far. * § Distributions and Operating Systems⠀➾ o § BSD⠀➾ # ⚓ Undeadly ☛ cron(8)_now_supports_random_ranges_with_steps⠀⇛ Thanks to the following commit by Todd Miller (millert@), cron(8) now supports random values in a range with a step value (i.e. “~/” in crontab(5) entries): o § Devices/Embedded⠀➾ # ⚓ MIT Technology Review ☛ How_to_hack_a_smart_fridge⠀⇛ I’ve been speaking to people who work in a field called IoT forensics, which is essentially about snooping around these devices to find data and, ultimately, clues. Although law enforcement bodies and courts in the US don’t often explicitly refer to data from IoT devices, those devices are becoming an increasingly important part of building cases. That’s because, when they’re present at a crime scene, they hold secrets that might be invisible to the naked eye. Secrets like when someone switched a light off, brewed a pot of coffee, or turned on a TV can be pivotal in an investigation. o § Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ SamMobile ☛ Samsung,_take_as_long_as_you_need_with_Android 14_and_One_UI_6.0_–_SamMobile⠀⇛ # ⚓ Tom’s Guide ☛ This_new_Android_malware_is_stealing passwords_and_2FA_codes_—_what_you_need_to_know_|_Tom’s Guide⠀⇛ # ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ How_to_Set_Up_a_Passkey_for_Your_Google Account_on_Android⠀⇛ # ⚓ Extreme Tech ☛ Google_and_Samsung_Team_Up_Fix_Android’s Background_App_Problems⠀⇛ # ⚓ Lifewire ☛ The_10_Best_Texting_Apps_for_Receiving Verification_Codes_on_Android⠀⇛ # ⚓ Forbes ☛ The_Best_Android_Smartwatches_To_Track_Everything, Including_Time⠀⇛ * § Free, Libre, and Open Source Software⠀➾ o § Web Browsers/Web Servers⠀➾ # § Mozilla⠀➾ # ⚓ DebugPoint ☛ Firefox_113_Introduces_Enhanced_Picture- in-Picture_and_Improved_Security_Features⠀⇛ Firefox 113 is now available for download, packed with several new features, enhancements and bug fixes. Among the most notable new features is the enhanced Picture- in-Picture (PIP), allowing users to rewind, check video duration, and switch to full- screen mode effortlessly on the web’s most popular video websites. Here’s what’s new. o § Productivity Software/LibreOffice/Calligra⠀➾ # ⚓ LibreOffice_Conference_Sponsor_Packages⠀⇛ o § Education⠀➾ # ⚓ Julia Evans ☛ New_talk:_Learning_DNS_in_10_years⠀⇛ Here’s a keynote I gave at RubyConf Mini last year: Learning DNS in 10 years. It’s about strategies I use to learn hard things. I just noticed that they’d released the video the other day, so I’m just posting it now even though I gave the talk 6 months ago. Here’s the video, as well as the slides and a transcript of (roughly) what I said in the talk. o § Programming/Development⠀➾ # ⚓ Bertrand Meyer ☛ Statement_Considered_Harmful⠀⇛ I harbor no illusion about the effectiveness of airing this particular pet peeve; complaining about it has about the same chance of success as protesting against split infinitives or music in restaurants. Still, it is worth mentioning that the widespread use of the word “statement” to denote a programming language element, such as an assignment, that directs a computer to perform some change, is misleading. “Instruction” is the better term. # ⚓ Earthly ☛ Error_Handling_in_Python⠀⇛ This article will introduce the concept of exception handling in Python and cover the built-in exceptions provided by the language. The article will also cover how to define and raise custom exceptions in Python, and how to use the try-except block to handle exceptions. Other related statements like try-finally and raise will also be discussed in detail. The article will also cover best practices for error handling. * § Leftovers⠀➾ o ⚓ India Times ☛ New_York_Times_to_get_around_$100_million_from Google_over_three_years:_report⠀⇛ The New York Times is getting around $100 million from Google over three years as part of a broad deal that allows the Alphabet Inc unit to feature Times content on some of its platforms, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The deal includes the Times’ participation in Google News Showcase, a product that pays publishers to feature their content on Google News and some other Google platforms, according to the report, which cited people familiar with the matter. o § Science⠀➾ # ⚓ Cryptography Engineering ☛ PRFs,_PRPs_and_other_fantastic things⠀⇛ Pseudorandom functions (PRFs) and pseudorandom permutations (PRPs) are two of the most fundamental primitives in modern cryptography. If you’ve ever implemented any cryptography yourself, there’s an excellent chance you relied on an algorithm like AES, HMAC or ChaCha20 to implement either encryption or authentication. If you did this, then you probably relied on some security property you assumed those primitives to have. But what precisely is that security property you’re relying on? o § Education⠀➾ # ⚓ Axios ☛ 4-day_school_weeks_are_gaining_steam,_but_students are_suffering⠀⇛ School districts nationwide are rapidly adopting 4- day school weeks as they seek to cut costs and fill teacher_vacancies by dangling 3-day_weekends — despite research showing meaningful learning losses that result. # ⚓ uni Michigan ☛ 2023-04-20_[Older]_Stephen_S._Clark_Commons now_open_at_Shapiro_Library⠀⇛ # ⚓ Daniel Miessler ☛ The_Right_Amount_of_Trauma⠀⇛ The main challenge is figuring out how to give our kids this permanent rocket fuel in an ethical and sustainable way. We can’t put them through our bullshit. Won’t work. And wouldn’t be ok if it did work. So we have to do something else. I’ve given a few examples of how different subcultures approach it, but would love to talk to anyone else who has ideas. o § Hardware⠀➾ # ⚓ Connor Tumbleson ☛ Lost_Treasure:_K’NEX⠀⇛ K’NEX was a toy that was an alternative to LEGOs because they worked a bit differently. A K’NEX structure as seen above was much more wire-frame in shape with rods and connectors to connect the pieces. This can be seen in stark comparison to LEGOs which was just a collection of plates and bricks. Now of course if you look at both those toys in present day – they introduced so many different pieces that anything that was once specific to one toy is no more. So we should turn the clock back to the 1990′s to look at how these toys were ~20 years ago. # ⚓ The Drone Girl ☛ Teal_2_offers_an_American_made,_military- grade_drone_for_night_flights⠀⇛ If the name Teal 2 feels somewhat familiar to you, that’s because the drone isn’t completely new. It was previously available only to early-adopter customers, which included U.S. Customs and Border Protection. In fact, that agency ordered 54 units of the Teal 2 to provide supplemental airborne reconnaissance, surveillance and tracking capability, enhancing situational awareness for U.S. field commanders and agents. Teal also had been visiting NATO countries to discuss how Ukrainian forces might use the Teal 2 to counter Russian forces particularly after dark. o § Health/Nutrition/Agriculture⠀➾ # ⚓ Reason ☛ Fauci_and_Biden_Are_Rewriting_the_History_of COVID-19_Restrictions⠀⇛ Here are three people whose record on COVID-19 shouldn’t be forgotten. # ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ Hong_Kong_pro-democracy_union_that distributed_Covid-19_supplies_should_be_exempt_from_gathering ban,_defence_says⠀⇛ A Hong Kong pro-democracy union that held a street booth to distribute pandemic supplies in 2020 should be exempted from the Covid-19 ban, the defence has argued. Four members of the Construction Site Workers General Union – Tsang Ho- yuen, Yung Ka-man, Wong Chun-yu and May Lam – appeared at Eastern Magistrates’ Court on Monday. # ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Legislative_change_if_High_Court_rules for_Qantas⠀⇛ Legislation bolstering workers’ protections will be drafted by the Albanese government if the High Court rules in favour of Qantas over its decision to outsource more than 1600 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qantas is appealing two rulings by the Federal Court, which found the outsourcing of baggage handlers, cleaners and ground staff was illegal. # ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Qantas_faces_off_in_High_Court_over workforce_cull⠀⇛ Qantas will launch its legal challenge in the High Court in a bid to overturn a judgement relating to its controversial decision to outsource more than 1600 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qantas is appealing two rulings by the Federal Court, which found the outsourcing of baggage handlers, cleaners and ground staff was illegal. # ⚓ The Straits Times ☛ Learning_how_to_smile_again:_Japan holds_lessons_for_life_without_mask_post-Covid-19_pandemic⠀⇛ Demand for smiling lessons rose 4.5 times compared to the previous year. # ⚓ uni Michigan ☛ University’s_COVID-19_response_entering_new phase⠀⇛ The comprehensive health and safety response that U-M created during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic will transition to a new phase this week, affecting employee benefits, as well as COVID testing on campus. # ⚓ NPR ☛ Psychologists_issue_health_advisory_for_teens_and social_media⠀⇛ For the first time, the American Psychological Association has issued recommendations for guiding teenager’s use of social media. The advisory, released Tuesday, is aimed at teens, parents, teachers and policy makers. This comes at a time when teenagers are facing high rates of depression, anxiety and loneliness. And, as NPR has reported, there’s mounting evidence that social media can exacerbate and even cause these problems. # ⚓ LRT ☛ ‘There_are_no_safe_areas_in_Lithuania’_–_climate change_gives_boost_to_tick-borne_diseases⠀⇛ Lithuania currently has the highest rates of tick- borne encephalitis in Europe. Getting vaccinated can help protect against it. Milda Žigutienė, a specialist at the National Centre for Public Health (NVSC), spoke to LRT RADIO about the dangers presented by ticks. # ⚓ India Times ☛ Condom_maker_Mankind_up_23%_in_India’s biggest_listing_of_2023⠀⇛ Shares of Manforce condom maker Mankind Pharma Ltd surged as much as 23% in debut trading on Tuesday, valuing the company at 531.58 billion rupees ($6.50 billion), and making it the biggest domestic listing so far this year. # ⚓ The Economist ☛ Suicide_rates_for_girls_are_rising._Are smartphones_to_blame?⠀⇛ Spurred by recent data showing a rise in depression among American teenagers, both the British and American press have barraged readers with stories about social media ravaging young people’s mental health. Jonathan Haidt of New York University has compared social media to waterboarding. The public has noticed: in a recent survey, 53% of Americans said that social media were mostly or fully responsible for increasing teenagers’ depression. Smartphones went global long ago. If they are causing an epidemic of sadness, evidence should appear around the world. Data support the claim that young people, particularly girls, have deteriorating mental health. But they leave room for doubt that mobiles are the main culprit. # ⚓ Salon ☛ Yes,_loneliness_really_is_as_deadly_as_smoking_— here’s_why⠀⇛ Yet attitudes on loneliness and its effect on us are slowly changing: indeed, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently stated that loneliness is so damaging to humans that it is a health risk. And not a minor one: Murthy compared it to smoking cigarettes, something that research bears out. # ⚓ France24 ☛ US_sends_reinforcements_to_border_as_migrants gather_ahead_of_end_to_Title_42⠀⇛ The Biden administration and Texas state government are sending reinforcements to the US-Mexico border to prepare for a possible increase in illegal immigration when COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 are set to end on Thursday. o § Proprietary⠀➾ # ⚓ Bruce Schneier ☛ AI_Hacking_Village_at_DEF_CON_This_Year⠀⇛ At DEF CON this year, Anthropic, Google, Hugging Face, Microsoft, NVIDIA, OpenAI and Stability AI will all open up their models for attack. # ⚓ India Times ☛ Twitter_to_purge_inactive_accounts,_Musk warns_follower_count_could_drop⠀⇛ Micro-blogging site Twitter will purge accounts that have been inactive for years, according to a tweet by CEO Elon Musk, who added that users on the social media platform could see a drop in follower count. # ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ New_Cactus_ransomware_encrypts_itself_to avoid_detection_by_security_software⠀⇛ Discovered by security researchers at Kroll LLC, the ransomware, dubbed “Cactus,” is believed to have first been deployed in March. The ransomware targets known vulnerabilities in Fortinet Inc. VPN appliances to gain access to major organizations before getting to work. # ⚓ Fiatjaf ☛ Bluesky_is_a_scam⠀⇛ Bluesky advertises itself as an open network, they say people won’t lose followers or their identity, they advertise themselves as a protocol (“atproto”) and because of that they are tricking a lot of people into using them. These three claims are lies. # ⚓ India Times ☛ LinkedIn_lays_off_700_employees,_exits_China app_as_demand_wavers⠀⇛ LinkedIn, which has 20,000 employees, has grown revenue each quarter during the last year, but it joins other major technology companies including its parent in laying off workers amid a weakening global economic outlook. # ⚓ BW Businessworld Media Pvt Ltd ☛ LinkedIn_To_Begin_Layoffs, Shuts_China_App_Amid_Intense_Competition⠀⇛ In a letter to employees, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky said that the company will invest in opportunities for “profitable growth and capture share amidst the current cycle”. He added that this would involve reducing roles and also opening up 250 new roles in the segments of operations, new business and account management teams starting on 15 May. # ⚓ Computer World ☛ LinkedIn_lays_off_716_staffers,_to_shut China_job_app⠀⇛ Employment-focused social media platform LinkedIn on Tuesday said it would let go of 716 staffers as it shuts down a job search app in China and prepares for tapering revenue growth [sic]. # § Windows TCO⠀➾ # ⚓ NPR ☛ Cyberattacks_on_health_care_are_increasing. Inside_one_hospital’s_fight_to_recover⠀⇛ Johnson Memorial was just one victim in a rising wave of cyberattacks on hospitals across the country. One study found that cyberattacks on U.S. health care facilities more than doubled between 2016 and 2022. o § Pseudo-Open Source⠀➾ # § Openwashing⠀➾ # ⚓ Franz Dill ☛ OpenLLaMA_is_a_fully_open-source_LLM, now_ready_for_business⠀⇛ However, LLaMA models are licensed for research use only, which prevents commercial use of those models. o § Security⠀➾ # § Integrity/Availability/Authenticity⠀➾ # ⚓ IT Wire ☛ Victoria_announces_digital_driving_licence trial_in_Ballarat⠀⇛ In a statement on Monday, the State Government said drivers in Ballarat would have the option to store the digital licence either in the Services Victoria app or else the VicRoads app; the latter is to be launched soon. Ballarat residents will be able to sign up for the trial through either the Service Victoria or VicRoads websites in June before the trial begins in July. Those who register will be invited to add a digital version of the licence to their smartphones. # § Privacy/Surveillance⠀➾ # ⚓ Nicholas Tietz-Sokolsky ☛ Your_app_doesn’t_need_to know_my_gender⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Register UK ☛ India_bans_open_source_messaging apps_for_security_reasons._FOSS_community_says_good luck⠀⇛ News of the move appeared in local media last week, citing government sources for news that apps including Element, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO and Zangi were banned on the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Ministry cited risk of terrorism in the region of Jammu and Kashmir – a majority Muslim territory administered by India but also claimed by Pakistan. # ⚓ Indian Express ☛ Govt_blocks_14_mobile_apps_on_terror suspicion⠀⇛ “The intelligence agencies also informed the MHA that most of these apps are designed to provide anonymity to their users and their features make it tough to resolve the entities associated with them. These mobile apps aid the terrorists and their affiliates to engage in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India and can disturb peace and harmony,” another source said. # ⚓ The Register UK ☛ Twitter_admits_‘security_incident’ made_private_Circles_not_so_much⠀⇛ Twitter has finally admitted a “security incident” caused some users’ semi-private Twitter Circle tweets to show up on others’ timelines. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ The_Women_Who_Are_Giving_Dating_Apps the_Summer_Off⠀⇛ o § Defence/Aggression⠀➾ # ⚓ Latvia ☛ Number_of_Ukrainian_refugees_in_Latvia_down slightly_in_March⠀⇛ On March31, 2023, 3.9 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion on 24 February 2022 were holding temporary protection status in EU countries, according to Eurostat data published May 8. # ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ AP_photos_from_Sri_Lanka,_Ukraine were_Pulitzer_finalists⠀⇛ The Associated Press was a finalist in two Pulitzer Prize categories — for breaking news photography of Sri Lanka’s political crisis, and for feature photography of the elderly in Ukraine. That was in addition to… # ⚓ Off Guardian ☛ 39_questions_about_the_war_in_Ukraine⠀⇛ Riley Waggamnan Igor Strelkov’s Angry Patriots Club (КРП) has published a list of questions about Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine. Most of their questions are highly pertinent; some of them are a bit superfluous; a few—in your correspondent’s humble opinion—are misguided and a bit silly. # ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ China’s_support_may_not_be_‘lethal_aid,’ but_it’s_vital_to_Russia’s_aggression_in_Ukraine⠀⇛ A close look at trade data shows that Beijing is already providing critical support for Moscow’s war aims. Policymakers should not get hung up on the “lethal aid” red line. # ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ Russia’s_last_red_line:_Will_the_West help_Ukraine_liberate_Crimea?⠀⇛ The Crimean question has become a litmus test for Ukraine’s Western partners; do they want Ukraine to win the war, or are they merely seeking to avoid an outright Russian victory? # ⚓ France24 ☛ ‘Fierce_fighting’_underway_in_Bakhmut_as_Wagner receives_ammunition⠀⇛ Bakhmut saw fierce fighting Monday, with the Wagner group saying that they are finally starting to receive ammunition from Moscow. Earlier today, Russian forces launched a large-scale wave of strikes across Ukraine ahead of the annual Victory Day celebrations, killing four and injuring five. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meanwhile vowed that Russian forces would be defeated. # ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ Chinese_foreign_minister_Qin_Gang_to visit_Europe_this_week⠀⇛ Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit Europe this week, Beijing said Monday, as China pushes to act as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict. # ⚓ LRT ☛ Migrants_give_temporary_relief_to_labour_shortage_in Lithuania’s_catering_sector⠀⇛ Foreigners, mostly from Ukraine, make up an increasing share of staff at Lithuania’s bars and restaurants. But that’s just a temporary solution, say employers, while politicians insist it is the low pay that is keeping people out. # ⚓ Mint Press News ☛ Why_the_US_Is_Arming_Morocco_and_Working to_Combat_Russian_Influence_in_Algeria⠀⇛ As the “New Cold War” opens another front in Northern Africa, the feud threatens a devastating conflict. The war in Ukraine has only exacerbated the crisis. # ⚓ RFERL ☛ On_Victory_Day_In_Europe,_Zelenskiy_Says_Ukraine Will_Win_As_Prigozhin_Claims_Ammunition_Arriving⠀⇛ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy marked the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe by saying his nation will be victorious over Russia as the Kremlin-connected head of a Russian paramilitary group claimed his forces were inching forward in the fiercely contested town of Bakhmut. # ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Türkiye_Not_to_Send_Russian-Made_Air_Defense System_to_Ukraine⠀⇛ The “U.S. asked us to send the S-400s to Ukraine, and we said no,” FM Cavusoglu revealed. # ⚓ TwinCities Pioneer Press ☛ AP_wins_public_service,_photo Pulitzers_for_Ukraine_coverage⠀⇛ Other winners of two Pulitzers apiece were AL.com, of Birmingham, Alabama, the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and The Washington Post. # ⚓ TwinCities Pioneer Press ☛ Prize-winning_AP_team_served_as world’s_eyes_in_Mariupol⠀⇛ Instincts about the strategic significance of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol led a team of Associated Press journalists there just as Russians were about to lay siege. It proved to be a fateful decision. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ EU_Envoy_to_China_Hails_Xi’s Call_With_Ukraine_President_as_Positive_Step⠀⇛ # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Ukraine’s_Air_Defence_Systems Repelling_Attacks_on_Kyiv,_Officials_Say⠀⇛ # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ U.S._to_Announce_$1.2_Billion_in Military_Aid_for_Ukraine_-Source⠀⇛ # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Dutch_PM_to_Discuss_Defence_of Ukraine_With_Brazil’s_Lula⠀⇛ # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Prize-Winning_AP_Team_Served_as World’s_Eyes_in_Mariupol⠀⇛ Instincts about the strategic significance of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol led a team of Associated Press journalists there just as Russians were about to lay siege # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Ukraine_Shells_Russia’s_Border Region,_Says_Belgorod_Governor⠀⇛ # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ AP_Photos_From_Sri_Lanka, Ukraine_Were_Pulitzer_Finalists⠀⇛ The Associated Press was a finalist in two Pulitzer Prize categories — for breaking news photography of Sri Lanka’s political crisis, and for feature photography of the elderly in Ukraine. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ British_Foreign_Minister_to_Meet Blinken_in_Washington_to_Discuss_Ukraine⠀⇛ # ⚓ YLE ☛ Justice_chancellor:_Sanna_Marin_did_not_overstep_law with_fighter_jets_talk_in_Ukraine⠀⇛ Marin did not make any solid promises or commitments about the matter during her conversation with Zelensky, according to the Chancellor of Justice. # ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Russia’s_Victory_Day:_Ukraine_war_challenges May_9_celebrations⠀⇛ Russians mark the anniversary of their 1945 triumph over Nazi Germany with Victory Day parades. But this year, the war in Ukraine undermines the image of Russia’s military strength. Some regions have canceled celebrations in fear of Ukranian attacks. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ US_to_Provide_Ukraine_$1.2 Billion_in_Long-Term_Security_Aid⠀⇛ U.S. officials say the United States will provide $1.2 billion more in long-term military aid to Ukraine to further bolster its air defenses as Russia continues to pound Ukraine with drones, rockets and surface-to-air missiles # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Confusion_in_Ukraine’s_Zaporizhzhia_Region as_Russia_Issues_Evacuation_Order⠀⇛ Running short of food, fuel and cash, and with a Ukrainian counteroffensive imminent, many civilians are defying occupation forces’ directive, unsure where they would go. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ The_A.P._and_The_New_York_Times_Earn Pulitzers_For_Ukraine_War_Coverage⠀⇛ Several news organizations won multiple awards, including The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times and AL.com, a site that covers Alabama. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Homemade,_Cheap_and_Lethal,_Attack_Drones Are_Vital_to_Ukraine⠀⇛ Fighting superior Russian firepower, Ukrainian forces turn off-the-shelf drones into deadly weapons by adapting them to carry explosives. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Russia_Launched_35_Attack_Drones_Over Kyiv,_Ukrainian_Air_Force_says⠀⇛ Ukraine’s military said that it shot down all of the drones, in what was the fourth large-scale assault aimed at the city this month. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Berlin_Attempts_to_Ban_Russian_Flags_on Victory_Day,_Prompting_Legal_Tussle⠀⇛ Russian symbols will not be allowed at commemorations in Berlin marking the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany. Ukrainian flags will be permitted. # ⚓ Turkey_rejects_US_request_to_send_S-400s_to_Ukraine,_says FM⠀⇛ The US had also suggested that Turkey give control of the system to the US or another country to avoid being excluded from the F-35 fighter jet program, according to Çavuşoğlu. # ⚓ Axios ☛ The_West’s_uphill_battle_to_sanction_Russian diamonds⠀⇛ Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. and its allies have imposed sanctions on Moscow’s energy exports, banks, and oligarchs. But one luxury good has largely escaped the glare of international sanctions: diamonds. # ⚓ Defence Web ☛ AFB_Waterkloof_Il-76_arrival_criticised⠀⇛ Last week’s arrival of a Russian Il-76 transport at Air Force Base (AFB) Waterkloof is, according to two opposition political parties, not good for South African foreign relations. # ⚓ RFERL ☛ Suspect_In_Car_Bomb_Attack_On_Russian_Nationalist Writer_Charged_With_Terrorism⠀⇛ Russian investigators on May 8 charged a man suspected of carrying out a car bombing that wounded a prominent Russian nationalist writer with terrorist offenses. # ⚓ RFERL ☛ Six_Leaders_Of_Former_Soviet_Countries_To_Attend Victory_Day_Celebrations_In_Moscow⠀⇛ Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has unveiled a memorial to Kyrgyz soldiers who died in World War II ahead of his attendance at a May 9 Victory Day parade in the Russian capital to mark the end of World War II. # ⚓ TwinCities Pioneer Press ☛ Posts_show_mall_gunman researched_attack,_had_Nazi_tattoos⠀⇛ The man accused of killing eight people and wounding several others in a mass shooting at a suburban Dallas shopping mall researched when it was busiest and posted photos on social media in mid-April of a store near where he ultimately started his attack. Other online activity betrayed a fascination with mass shootings and white supremacy, including large Nazi tattoos on his arm and torso. Authorities have identified Mauricio Garcia as the gunman. His posts on a Russian social networking site suggest the 33-year-old had been planning the attack for weeks before he stepped out of a silver sedan and opened fire Saturday. The Associated Press has verified his account on the site. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Head_of_Russia’s_Wagner_Group Says_Still_No_Sign_of_Promised_Ammunition⠀⇛ (Reuters) – Russia’s mercenary Wagner forces have not yet received the ammunition promised by Moscow, the head of the group said on Tuesday, rowing… # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ No_Black_Sea_Grain_Deal_Ships Inspected_as_Russian_Deadline_Looms⠀⇛ By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United Nations said no ships were inspected on Sunday or Monday under a deal allowing the safe… # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Russian_Victory_Day_Celebrations_Scaled Back⠀⇛ The Kremlin will commemorate the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but many towns have canceled events on Tuesday. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Russia_to_Hold_Victory_Day Parade_Amid_Tight_Security_After_Drone_Attacks⠀⇛ By Gareth Jones(Reuters) – Russia celebrates on Tuesday the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two with a parade in Red Square… # ⚓ Site36 ☛ EU_migration_policy_in_Niger:_Mission accomplished⠀⇛ New study proves deadly impact of European migration regime in the Sahara # ⚓ Axios ☛ Canada_expels_Chinese_diplomat_over_lawmaker intimidation_report⠀⇛ Driving the news: Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly in a statement announced the government had declared the Toronto-based diplomat Zhao Wei “persona non grata.” # ⚓ LRT ☛ Two_Lithuanians_successfully_rescued_from_pirate- hijacked_ship⠀⇛ The six-week rescue operation of two Lithuanians taken hostage by pirates has been successfully completed, the Government Chancellery and the National Crisis Management Centre (NKVC) have informed. # ⚓ Deutsche Welle ☛ Texas_deploys_special_border_forces_to ‘repel’_migrants⠀⇛ Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday the deployment of new forces to the border with Mexico to prevent the entry of migrants. The move comes as the US prepares to lift on Thursday a controversial policy named Title 42, which was enforced under former President Donald Trump to allow border patrol officers to deport or turn away migrants without accepting their asylum applications. # ⚓ The Economist ☛ Leaders_of_Islamic_State_have_a_short_life- expectancy⠀⇛ Quite apart from the routine roadside bombings, ambushes and hit-and-run attacks, a particular concern is stopping is from trying to liberate the 10,000 or so militants held in prisons and detention camps in north-east Syria. These are guarded by the mainly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces. In January last year, is fighters attacked Ghuwayran prison in that area in an attempt to free 3,000 of their comrades, many of them foreigners whom their own countries do not want back. The ten- day battle left more than 500 people dead, about three-quarters of them is prisoners, and required American and British special forces and air power to intervene before the Kurds could regain control. ■ o § Transparency/Investigative Reporting⠀➾ # ⚓ Rolling Stone ☛ They_Hired_a_P.I._to_Find_Missing_Loved Ones._He_Turned_Them_Into_YouTube_Content⠀⇛ FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE IN THE MIDST of the crisis of a missing relative, vetting the background of P.I.s is not always a priority — which can, in turn, make them vulnerable. There have been reports about fake private investigators conning families out of cash, or scammers using information shared on platforms like Facebook to request ransom money from unwitting, worried families; many of these scams are made possible through information picked up on social media. o § Environment⠀➾ # ⚓ IDA ☛ Dark_skies_over_Shanghai:_Celebrating_International Dark_Sky_Week_with_the_Shanghai_Astronomy_Museum_and_Rémy Martin.⠀⇛ You can set your watch by it. At 10 pm every night—11 pm in the Summer—the light display in the Shanghai central business district goes dark. I was there as the guest of Frank Fei Guo, a local lighting designer and leader of DarkSky Shanghai. As a city of 26 million, it’s far from dark even once the display lights turn off, but it does demonstrate even large cities can take steps towards mitigating light pollution. # ⚓ Institute for Policy Studies ☛ HIGH_FLYERS_2023:_How_Ultra- Rich_Private_Jet_Travel_Costs_the_Rest_of_Us_and_Burns_Up_Our Planet [PDF]⠀⇛ ● Private jets emit at least 10 times more pollutants than commercial planes per passenger. Unsurprisingly, approximately 1 percent of people are believed to be responsible for about half of all aviation carbon emissions. In addition, since the start of the pandemic, private jet use has increased by about a fifth and private jet emissions have increased more than 23 percent, according to a recent study. ● Private jets make up approximately one out of every six flights handled by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) but contribute just 2 percent of the taxes that make up the trust fund that primarily funds the FAA. Instead, the majority (roughly 70 percent) of the tax revenue that makes up the aviation trust fund is financed by passengers purchasing commercial air travel. Passengers pay a 7.5 percent tax on the prices of their tickets plus a passenger facility charge of no more than $4.50. Passenger taxes are increasing as flight prices increase. Meanwhile, private jet fliers only pay fuel surcharge taxes — roughly $0.22 per gallon of jet fuel. # § Energy/Transportation⠀➾ # ⚓ Quartz ☛ China_and_Saudi_Arabia_are_teaming_up_on steel_decarbonization⠀⇛ China and Saudi Arabia have in recent months signed multibillion-dollar energy deals. The kingdom has pledged to support China’s energy security, and Beijing has welcomed Riyadh into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the political and security bloc led by China and Russia. # ⚓ India Times ☛ Liechtenstein_to_allow_payment_for certain_state_services_in_Bitcoin:_report⠀⇛ Liechtenstein plans to allow Bitcoin payments for certain state services, Prime Minister Daniel Risch told the German business daily Handelsblatt in an interview. # ⚓ Forbes ☛ Current_Climate:_The_White_House_Aims_To_Tax The_Electricity_Used_To_Mine_[Cryptocurrencies]⠀⇛ Mining cryptocurrencies uses a lot of energy. According to the University of Cambridge, just Bitcoin’s annualized power consumption right now is about 135 terawatt-hours per year. That’s more than the entire country of Norway, and has implications for a world trying to move to net zero. As a result, the Biden Administration’s 2024 budget proposes a 30% excise tax on the electricity used for cryptocurrency mining operations. The tax would phase in over the course of several years and also require companies to report the type of energy they’re using to produce their [cryptocurrency]. # ⚓ Politico LLC ☛ [Cryptocurrency]_foes_gird_to_stop mines_from_‘spreading_like_cancer’⠀⇛ [Cryptocurrency] mines — banks of computers that run to obtain digital currency — can operate as much as 24 hours per day, seven days a week and, depending on their energy source, can spew significant levels of planet-warming gases. # ⚓ Axios ☛ SBF_asks_court_to_dismiss_most_criminal charges_against_him⠀⇛ After FTX began to unravel in early November, Bankman-Fried said publicly he was unaware of the depth of the [cryptocurrency] exchange’s financial problems and those at trading firm Alameda Research, FTX’s sister company. # § Wildlife/Nature⠀➾ # ⚓ Bridge Michigan ☛ Anishinaabe_tribes_work_to_save Michigan_whitefish⠀⇛ Commercial fishers are catching fewer whitefish in parts of the Great Lakes – and the Anishinaabe people are trying to figure out why. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is looking into low reproduction rates for the fish. Great Lakes whitefish are pretty popular. Whether it’s smoked whitefish spread or an old-fashioned fish boil, it’s something of a tradition for some folks. But, whitefish has been important to Native Americans for a long, long time. # § Overpopulation⠀➾ # ⚓ El País ☛ Will_my_child_be_able_to_survive_on_this earth?⠀⇛ This question — which more and more people seem to be asking — was followed by other related queries: how drastic is climate change? What can I do, individually and collectively, to reverse the damage we have caused? Who is responsible for the majority of pollution? Are other people asking these same questions? Does anyone have the answers? # ⚓ France24 ☛ DR_Congo_buries_its_flood_victims_as_death toll_surpasses_400⠀⇛ This can increase the destruction wrought by the floods and landslides that were already common in South Kivu. Poor urban planning and weak infrastructure also make it more vulnerable to such events. # ⚓ Los Angeles Times ☛ Tracking_the_California_drought⠀⇛ The American Southwest is experiencing its driest period in 1,200 years. Storms in the winter of 2023 eased some of California’s extreme drought conditions, officials stress that conservation should remain a way of life. State regulators track water use in cities and towns, collecting monthly data from more than 400 urban supplies that serve about 37.2 million Californians. # ⚓ The San Joaquin Valley Sun ☛ Calif.’s_population continues_shrinking,_with_one_exception:_the_Valley.⠀⇛ The big picture: California’s population decreased by 0.3 percent from 39.1 million at the start of 2022 to an estimated 38.9 million at the start of 2023. The decline in population has slowed down in the last six months of 2022 due to factors such as reduced immigration, deaths from COVID, and remote work exodus. # ⚓ The Hindu ☛ Mathematically_quantifying_water_needs_of Odisha,_Chhattisgarh_in_Mahanadi_River_water_dispute⠀⇛ Behind all noises over the dispute, a monumental effort is underway to churn out mountains of data, which could actually help quantify the claim over every drop of Mahanadi water— an ‘unprecedented’ attempt to resolve inter-State River water dispute in India. The inter-State Mahanadi Basin is mainly spread across Chhattisgarh and Odisha accounting for more than 99.5% of the basin area. A small portion of the catchment of less than 0.5% of the basin lies in the co- basin States of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Jharkhand. o § Finance⠀➾ # ⚓ AntiWar ☛ The_Flight_From_the_US_Dollar⠀⇛ On March 20, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. In his article in the Russian media preceding the meeting, XI enthused that “China-Russia trade exceeded 190 billion U.S. dollars last year, up by 116 percent from ten years ago.” o § AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics⠀➾ # ⚓ RFA ☛ Taking_the_TikTok_trail⠀⇛ # ⚓ European Union ☛ Europe_Day⠀⇛ Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic ‘Schuman declaration’ that set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe’s nations unthinkable. Schuman’s proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union. # ⚓ Patrick Breyer ☛ Leaked_EU_Council_legal_analysis:_EU_chat control_plans_for_indiscriminately_searching_private_messages doomed_to_failure⠀⇛ The Council’s official Legal Service opinion on the legality of the proposed Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR), also named “Chat control”, has been leaked. The Council legal experts advise EU governments that the EU Commission’s proposal of ordering e-mail, messaging and chat providers to search all private messages for allegedly illegal material and report them to the police (“detection orders”) likely fails to comply with fundamental rights, thus would probably be annulled by the European Court of Justice. The experts also voice concerns regarding generalised age verification for communications services. # ⚓ The Register UK ☛ White_House_pledges_$140_million_for seven_new_AI_research_centers⠀⇛ It’s not clear exactly what was discussed. The Biden administration said the conversation was “to underscore this responsibility and emphasize the importance of driving responsible, trustworthy, and ethical innovation with safeguards that mitigate risks and potential harms to individuals and our society.” The White House was criticized for excluding academic institutions and other non-profit organizations from the meeting. But the administration hinted that AI experts outside of industry will get a chance to talk to officials at some point too. # § Misinformation/Disinformation/Propaganda⠀➾ # ⚓ NPR ☛ People_are_trying_to_claim_real_videos_are deepfakes._The_courts_are_not_amused⠀⇛ The idea is, as people become more aware of how easy it is to fake audio and video, bad actors can weaponize that skepticism. “Put simply: a skeptical public will be primed to doubt the authenticity of real audio and video evidence,” Chesney and Citron wrote. o § Censorship/Free Speech⠀➾ # ⚓ Techdirt ☛ How_Will_China_Answer_The_Hardest_AI_Question_Of All?⠀⇛ One Chinese chatbot began by warning: “Please note that I will avoid answering political questions related to China’s Xinjiang, Taiwan, or Hong Kong.” Another simply refused to respond to questions touching on sensitive topics such as human rights or Taiwanese politics. # ⚓ Archive Today ☛ China_releases_rules_for_generative_AI_like ChatGPT_after_Alibaba,_Baidu_launch_services⠀⇛ The Cyberspace Administration of China’s draft measures lay out the ground rules that generative AI services have to follow, including the type of content these products are allowed to generate. For example, the content generated by AI needs to reflect the core values of socialism and should not subvert state power, according to the draft rules. # ⚓ Archive Today ☛ Why_Chatbot_AI_Is_a_Problem_for_China⠀⇛ The Chinese Communist Party keeps itself in power through censorship, and under its domineering leader, Xi Jinping, that effort has intensified in a quest for greater ideological conformity. Chatbots are especially tricky to censor. What they blurt out can be unpredictable, and when it comes to micromanaging what the Chinese public knows, reads, and shares, the authorities don’t like surprises. # ⚓ France24 ☛ Iran_hangs_two_men_for_blasphemy_as_executions rise_amid_unrest⠀⇛ Iran on Monday hanged two men on charges of spreading blasphemy on social media, prompting US condemnation and accusations from Amnesty International the Islamic republic has reached a “new low” in a spree of executions. # ⚓ ABC ☛ Iran_hangs_2_in_rare_blasphemy_case_as_executions surge⠀⇛ The two men executed, Yousef Mehrad and Sadrollah Fazeli Zare, died at Arak Prison in central Iran. They had been arrested in May 2020, accused of being involved in a channel on the Telegram message app called “Critique of Superstition and Religion,” according to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Both men faced months of solitary confinement and could not contact their families, the commission said. The Mizan news agency of Iran’s judiciary confirmed the executions, describing the two men as having insulted Islam’s Prophet Muhammad and promoted atheism. Mizan also accused them of burning a Quran, Islam’s holy book, though it wasn’t clear whether the men allegedly did that or such imagery was shared in the Telegram channel. # ⚓ Deutsche Welle ☛ Iran_executes_2_over_blasphemy_charges⠀⇛ In a long statement, the judiciary said the duo ran various online anti-religion platforms dedicated to what it described as insulting Islam and its sanctities and promoting atheism. It claimed that one of the accused confessed in March 2021 to publishing the content. Such confessions are believed to be forced under duress, as per rights groups based outside Iran. # ⚓ Canberra Times ☛ Iran_hangs_two_men_for_blasphemy_as executions_surge⠀⇛ Two men convicted of blasphemy in Iran have been hanged in rare death sentences for the crime, as executions surge across the Islamic Republic. # ⚓ Jerusalem Post ☛ Iran_hangs_two_men_for_crimes_of blasphemy,_insulting_Islam⠀⇛ The two were running dozens of online anti-religion platforms dedicated to the hatred of Islam, the promotion of atheism and insults to sanctities, Mizan reported. UN experts have called on majority Shi’ite Muslim Iran to stop persecution and harassment of religious minorities pointing out an Iranian policy of targeting dissenting beliefs or religious practices, including Christian converts and atheists. # ⚓ RTL ☛ Outcry_after_Iran_hangs_two_on_blasphemy_charges⠀⇛ In Washington, State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said the executions were a “grave reminder of the Iranian regime’s penchant for abusing and violating the human rights of Iranian people.” “Blasphemy laws remain an affront to human rights worldwide, including in Iran,” he told reporters. # ⚓ RFERL ☛ Iran_Hangs_Two_Men_For_Blasphemy⠀⇛ Zare’s and Mehrdad’s cases reportedly date to 2019, when charges were filed against them in the Arak Revolutionary court. Mehrdad, a father of three young children, was accused of online blasphemy, as well as having burned a Koran. Zare was reported to have confessed to insulting the prophet and Islam. Their hangings add to a growing list that has seen Iran execute one person every six hours in the past two weeks, according to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights organization. # ⚓ JURIST ☛ Swedish-Iranian_dual_national_Habib_Chaab_executed in_Iran_over_alleged_terrorism_charges⠀⇛ Norway-based human rights group, Iran International, condemned the execution of Chaab on Twitter, labelling the trial in Iran as a “sham trial.” The organisation highlighted Chaab as “one of three Iranian dissidents who have been abducted by state agents and brought back to Iran since 2019.” # ⚓ VOA News ☛ Iran_Executes_Two_Men_for_Blasphemy⠀⇛ The report said their crimes included insulting Islam and the Prophet Muhammad, and that they used online platforms to spread hatred of Islam and promote atheism. # ⚓ JURIST ☛ Iran_executes_2_men_for_blasphemy⠀⇛ # ⚓ RFA ☛ Outspoken_university_scholar_stopped_while_crossing border_to_Hong_Kong⠀⇛ “She has always espoused universal values [like freedom and democracy] and has exposed a lot of injustice in China,” Gao said. “She was the only person at Tsinghua to speak up in support of Xu Zhangrun, and was hauled in by [university authorities] for it.” # ⚓ The Hindu ☛ I_am_already_living_a_bonus_period,_Kharge_says in_response_to_a_death_threat_to_him⠀⇛ “What is the average life expectancy in India? It is around 70 years. I am 81 years old now. I am already in the bonus period. If everything goes well, I may live another eight or nine years. If you [BJP] think your problems will be solved by eliminating me, just kill me. I am ready for it. But, don’t think that you will get rid of questions. If I am not there, somebody else will be there to question your misdeeds. I am not afraid of your death threats. I won’t stop speaking the truth and exposing your misdeeds. I would continue to do my duty no matter who would do what to silence me,” Mr. Kharge said at a public meeting in Kalaburagi on Monday. o § Freedom of Information / Freedom of the Press⠀➾ # ⚓ New Yorker ☛ Joshua_Yaffa_on_Evan_Gershkovich,_a_Colleague and_Friend⠀⇛ The two journalists were both foreign correspondents in Moscow. Gershkovich is now being held in a Russian prison, accused by the regime of espionage. o § Civil Rights/Policing⠀➾ # ⚓ CoryDoctorow ☛ California_to_smash_prison_e-profiteers⠀⇛ It’s a double-whammy that defines 21st century American life: a corporation gets caught doing something terrible, exploitative or even murderous, and a government agency steps in – only to discover that there’s nothing it can do, because Reagan/ Trump/Clinton/Bush I/Bush II deregulated that industry and stripped the agency of enforcement powers. # ⚓ 37signals LLC ☛ In_defense_of_the_office [Ed: "The modern world we live in was designed and executed from an office," he argues. He could say the same about slavery.]⠀⇛ You’re never getting me back into an office. I credit much of my career to escaping that place in the early 2000s. It wasn’t until I found the prolonged solitude of working from home that I could consistently make big leaps in my creative process. The pandemic taught millions the same lesson. And yet – AND YET! – I’m going to come to the defense of the office. Because I find it so nonsensical to hear remote- work advocates proclaim the universal, moral superiority of abolishing the office, as I did listening to those who couldn’t envision productive work from home just a few minutes ago. Let’s be real here. The modern world we live in was designed and executed from an office. It’s a perfectly legitimate way of working. # ⚓ RFA ☛ Renowned_Tibetan_filmmaker_Pema_Tseden_dies_at_53⠀⇛ Award-winning Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden, best- known for “Jinpa” and “Balloon” and admired by both Chinese and Tibetans for his work showing the living conditions of Tibetans, died in Lhasa on Monday, several sources told Radio Free Asia. He was 53. o § Digital Restrictions (DRM)⠀➾ # ⚓ Mirror UK ☛ Windows_10_users_face_costly_upgrade_after Microsoft_makes_shock_announcement⠀⇛ Microsoft has just dealt some seriously bad news to millions of Windows 10 users and it could prove costly for anyone with an older PC in their homes. The Redmond company has just confirmed that its latest Windows 10 release, called 22H2, is going to be its last which means users of this hughly popular software will no longer get exciting new features or shiny game-changing upgrades. # ⚓ [Repeat] Tom’s Hardware ☛ AMD_TPM_Exploit:_faulTPM_Attack Defeats_BitLocker_and_TPM-Based_Security_(Updated)⠀⇛ The report is especially pertinent now that Microsoft has added TPMs to its system requirements for Windows 11, a move met with resistance due to its deleterious impact on gaming performance even when it works correctly, and severe stuttering issues when it does not. Yes, the TPM requirement is easily circumvented. Still, Microsoft’s push for the feature has increased the number of applications relying solely on TPM 2.0 for security features, thus increasing the cross-section of applications vulnerable to the new faulTPM hack. # ⚓ AFK Gaming ☛ How_to_Fix_the_TPM_2.0_Error_in_Valorant⠀⇛ There are two key components known as Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 that are essential if you want to play Valorant on Windows 11. If either of the features do not work, they will prevent Valorant from working on your system. Secure Boot is one of the features of the latest Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that protects users from security threats. TPM 2.0 is a hardware security measure needed to use Windows 11. Both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot need to be enabled to play Valorant and if both are disabled, you will get the TPM 2.0 error in Valorant. o § Monopolies⠀➾ # ⚓ Variety ☛ Why_Microsoft’s_Activision_Blizzard_Buy_Hinges_on Cloud_Gaming⠀⇛ The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked the deal April 26, citing concerns that Microsoft would gain an anticompetitive advantage in cloud gaming if it decided to withhold Activision’s “Call of Duty,” the leading franchise on consoles, from services competing against Xbox Game Pass. # § Copyrights⠀➾ # ⚓ India Times ☛ Apple_loses_bid_to_revive_US_copyright claims_over_iOS_simulation⠀⇛ The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals said Corellium lawfully recreated Apple’s system under the US copyright doctrine of fair use, furthering scientific progress by aiding important security research. Representatives for the companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the decision. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 3965 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 05.09.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Links_09/05/2023:_Gemini’s_Killer_App⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 11:51 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * Gemini*_and_Gopher o Personal o Technical # Internet/Gemini * § Gemini* and Gopher⠀➾ o § Personal⠀➾ # ⚓ Football_Club_Barcelona⠀⇛ I remember watching a program that came on every Sunday, it was about the week’s happenings in the Soccer world. I used to love watching the interview with players with short clips of their skills on the pitch. This is where I met Ronaldinho, one of the most magical football players in soccer history. He is the reason why I started supporting Barcelona. [...] This brings us to present day. Josep Bartomeu has been fired a few years ago, Laporta is now the Club’s President, for the second time, and things are looking better. # ⚓ Formula_Won?⠀⇛ Anyway, I was hoping this race would result in a podium that had some underdogs there, but I was being naive. Verstappen walked through the grid to end in first, Perez second and Alonso third. Just crazy how bad everyone is and how good Verstappen is. He is obviously a great driver, but I can’t help but think that he has an absolutely insane car as well. We have seen the opposite happen many times, drivers switch teams to new cars then absolutely “suck”. # ⚓ Here’s_a_bit_of_insanity_for_ya⠀⇛ The house got cold overnight, and I’ve no idea whether today’s expected high temperature will bring the indoors back to a jacket-less state. The coffee just finished brewing. I’m laying back on the couch, hoping for replies/ comments, but finding none. [...] However, there’s something that’s not really a something (things being at world level) what I want to call “behind the beneath” that doesn’t partake of any of this re-presentational (by way of seeming conceptuality) realm – despite being its basis (but only when thought about, of course..). o § Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ Miraculous,_indeed!⠀⇛ and suddenly typing on the keyboard leads to changes on the screen that quite possibly might be saved to a so-called file. # § Internet/Gemini⠀➾ # ⚓ Gemini’s_Killer_App⠀⇛ Over the last 6 months I’ve spent a decent amount of time reading gem logs and exploring capsules. I’ve seen many different topics appear on Antenna, including the regular rounds of “Gemini Sucks” or “Gemini is Crap without XYZ”. Most of the time it’s down to some technical thing. They seem to always miss the obvious. Gemini’s killer app isn’t an “app” or a “feature”. It’s “words”. Plain old fashioned text. Text written by people. Many of us are technical people and it’s easy to fall into trap of “bells and whistles”. Especially if you’re a web applications programmer like I am. We get so distracted about what we did in the http/web universe that we forget that we have everything we need right in front of us. # ⚓ Re:_Gemini’s_Killer_App⠀⇛ My wife got super mad at me last night for putting cold hands on her in bed. Angry enough to jump out of bed, yell at me, and then go to sleep in another room. I was drunk and being playful. It hurt a lot. I guess I should have known better, and yet she’s not been super receptive to physical interaction as of late, and I was honestly hoping to turning the crank in that direction. So now she’s gone back to our main bedroom after apparently seeing I was no longer in it. So almost always sleeps longer than I, hence having time to bang this out without being disrupted by what I suddenly want to call “the reconciliation dance”. =============================================================================== * Gemini_(Primer) links can be opened using Gemini_software. It’s like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 4126 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 05.09.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Links_08/05/2023:_Many_More_Intel_and_Microsoft_Layoffs⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 12:08 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * GNU/Linux o Kernel_Space o Applications o Instructionals/Technical * Distributions_and_Operating_Systems o New_Releases o Canonical/Ubuntu_Family o Devices/Embedded o Mobile_Systems/Mobile_Applications * Leftovers 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 Civil_Rights/Policing o Monopolies # Patents # Trademarks # Copyrights * § GNU/Linux⠀➾ o § Kernel Space⠀➾ # ⚓ WCCF Tech ☛ Intel_14th_Gen_Meteor_Lake-S_Desktop_CPU Support_Added_In_Latest_Linux_Patch⠀⇛ There’s more evidence now that Intel is going to launch its 14th Gen Meteor Lake CPU family on the desktop platform. We have seen various leaks over the past few months and the latest information comes within the Linux 6.3 patch which adds support for Meteor Lake-S SPI serial flash along with a list of Meteor Lake-S PCI IDs to the driver list of supported devices. This patch was released recently on the 6th of May. # ⚓ DebugPoint ☛ Linux_Kernel_6.4_RC1_Released_with_Intel_LAM, More_Rust_Code⠀⇛ he merge window for Linux Kernel 6.4 is now closed, followed by the two weeks of merge window since Kernel 6.3 release. While announcing, Linus mentioned that it is a fairly normal merge cycle with usual changes across Kernel, with AMD dominating the space. That being said, let’s take a look at what’s new in Linux Kernel 6.4. o § Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ Linux Links ☛ Quod_Libet_–_GTK+-based_audio_player⠀⇛ The software is written in Python and published under an open source license. Quod Libet is cross-platform software. There are packages available for some of the major Linux distros, and if you’re running something else, we recommend using the available Flatpak. We tested the software exclusively in Linux with the Ubuntu and Manjaro distros. When installing packages using Ubuntu Software app or with the command line utilities such as apt or apt-get, packages are downloaded from one or more apt software repositories. An APT repository is a network server or a local directory containing deb packages and metadata files that are readable by the APT tools. You won’t find Quod Libet in Ubuntu’s default repositories. Instead, we can add the project’s Personal Package Archive (PPA). A PPA is a software repository designed for Ubuntu users. # ⚓ Engadget ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_OBS_can_now_stream_high- quality_AV1_video_to_YouTube⠀⇛ o § Instructionals/Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ 2_Methods_to_Install_Eclipse_IDE_on_Ubuntu_22.04_or_20.04 LTS⠀⇛ Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment) doesn’t need any introduction to those who are in programming. Because it is a well-known IDE in the open-source category for coding in various programming languages such as popular Java, C++, PHP, Python, and more… Its powerful code editor offers modern features like code completion and syntax highlighting, and refactoring tools to improve productivity and code quality. Some of the main features are Integrated Debugging, Build and Compilation Tools, Testing Frameworks, Version Control Integration, code templates, code navigation, and a huge community to support. Eclipse PHP Development Tools are suitable for beginners because there is no license fee to be paid. * § Distributions and Operating Systems⠀➾ o ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ The_Top_7_Linux_Server_Distros_for_Enterprises_and Small_Businesses⠀⇛ Linux is no longer an operating system limited to developers and individual users. As various Linux distributions continue to emerge regularly, thousands of new Linux users are mushrooming globally, finding ever- increasing use and purpose within the community. The latest to join the Linux bandwagon are enterprises seeking different stable and secure distributions to enhance their production cycles. Rest assured, with Linux by your side, you can always expect regular updates, top- notch security, and helpful functionality. Here are some of the best Linux distributions for enterprises and businesses. o § New Releases⠀➾ # ⚓ 9to5Linux ☛ Parrot_OS_5.3_Ethical_Hacking_Distro_Is_Here with_Linux_Kernel_6.1_LTS⠀⇛ Parrot OS 5.3 is the third installment in the Parrot OS 5 “Electro Ara” series, coming two and a half months after Parrot OS 5.2. The biggest change in this release is the implementation of a newer kernel, namely the long-term supported Linux 6.1 LTS series as a hefty upgrade from the Linux 6.0 kernel series used in the previous release. As you can imagine, this means that you should now be able to install Parrot OS on hardware where it wasn’t possible to do so before, mostly due to missing drivers. This is also good news for existing systems, which will get a well-deserved performance boost. # ⚓ 9to5Linux ☛ Ubuntu-Based_Freespire_9.5_Brings_Custom_GNOME UI_to_Resemble_Windows_10’s_Look⠀⇛ Based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish), the Freespire 9.5 (codename Black Balloon) release ships with a nice dark look for its default GNOME 42.5 desktop environment, which has been customized with various GNOME extensions to resemble the look and feel of the Windows 10 system, in an attempt to make Freespire more attractive for users who want to use Linux instead of Windows. In addition to this new look, Freespire 9.5 comes with improved security and reliability by shipping with all the latest updates from the upstream Ubuntu release as of May 5th, 2023, as well as fixes for various bugs and issues that were present in the previous releases from the Freespire 9.0 series, which launched with the Xfce desktop environment initially. o § Canonical/Ubuntu Family⠀➾ # ⚓ The Register UK ☛ You’ll_[BZZ]_like_Intel’s_[BZZ]_NUC_13 Pro_once_the_fan_[BZZ]_stops_blowing⠀⇛ The same chore took a respectable 11:00 flat in an Ubuntu VM under VMware Workstation Pro. Graphics- centric benchmarking tool CineBench produced a rating of 11461 – a very respectable result for a machine that lacks a dedicated GPU. o § Devices/Embedded⠀➾ # ⚓ CNX Software ☛ MediaTek_Genio_1200_system-on-module_powers Cortex-A78/A55_AIoT_&_robotics_development_kit⠀⇛ ADLINK Technology’s SMARC 2.1 compliant LEC-MTK- I12000 system-on-module (SoM) features the MediaTek Genio 1200 octa-core Cortex-A78/A55 AIoT processor coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB UFS storage, and powers the I-Pi SMARC 1200 development kit designed for robotics and AIoT applications. # ⚓ CNX Software ☛ NanoPC-T6_Arm_Linux_SBC_offers_dual_GbE, HDMI_2.1_output,_HDMI_2.0_input,_2x_M.2_sockets,_and_more⠀⇛ The NanoPi-T6 is like a more compact version of the Banana Pi BPI-W3 SBC, albeit with some differences like dual 2.5GbE and extra M.2 socket, but no support for USB PD and PoE. The documentation is also much better with detailed hardware information and instructions for the Android 12, Ubuntu 20.04/ 22.04, Debian 11, and OpenWrt-based FriendlyWrt images provided for the board. While you could install a heatsink by yourself, FriendlyELEC has also made an aluminum case measuring 114.5 x 86 x 30mm and weighing 394 grams with the board. The company’s own test shows the CPU temperature did not exceed around 62°C under load, against about 69°C with the NanoPi R6S in its own metal case. I suppose getting a larger board and enclosure does help with cooling. The NanoPC-T6 does throttle to 1400-1600 MHz without any cooling, so if you don’t get the metal enclosure, a heatsink is recommended. o § Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ Linux On Mobile ☛ 2023-05-01_[Older]_Weekly_GNU-like_Mobile Linux_Update_(17/2023):_GloDroid_2.0,_Snapshot_and_a_Maui Shell_progress_video⠀⇛ # ⚓ Linux On Mobile ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Having_a_stand_at Linux-Infotag_2023⠀⇛ # ⚓ Linux On Mobile ☛ 2023-05-06_[Older]_Weekly_GNU-like_Mobile Linux_Update_(18/2023):_Build_your_own_phone,_Phosh_0.27.0, and_a_Plasma_Mobile_progress_report⠀⇛ # ⚓ Gizmo China ☛ Google_is_Working_to_Fix_one_of_Android’s Biggest_Issues_with_Android_14⠀⇛ # ⚓ Android Police ☛ Popular_Switch_emulator_on_Android_shuts down_in_response_to_Nintendo’s_latest_DMCA_order⠀⇛ # ⚓ TechRadar ☛ Chrome_OS_is_getting_one_of_your_favorite Android_features_|_TechRadar⠀⇛ # ⚓ 4_Best_Ways_to_Set_Reminders_on_Your_Android_Device_– Guiding_Tech⠀⇛ # ⚓ India Times ☛ samsung:_Google_partners_with_Samsung_to_fix Android’s_background_app_limitations_–_The_Economic_Times⠀⇛ # ⚓ Mirror UK ☛ Google_bans_11_popular_Android_apps_–_delete them_now_or_pay_a_very_high_price_–_Mirror_Online⠀⇛ # ⚓ Dignited ☛ How_to_fix_Huawei_Health_Notification ‘Restricted_Setting’_on_Android_13⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Sun ☛ Google_offers_free_perk_to_billions_of_Android users_–_tap_secret_new_button_right_now_|_The_US_Sun⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Sun ☛ FBI_warns_billions_of_Android_owners_to_delete ‘fake’_apps_stealing_millions_–_check_your_phone_right_now_| The_US_Sun⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Sun ☛ Billions_of_Android_owners_warned_of_silent_new ‘bank_account_raider’_–_three_dangerous_apps_you_must_delete now_|_The_US_Sun⠀⇛ # ⚓ Delete_these_dangerous_Android_apps_now_|_Fox_News⠀⇛ # ⚓ Delete_these_apps_NOW:_Android_users_are_urged_to_check their_phones_|_Daily_Mail_Online⠀⇛ # ⚓ SamMobile ☛ Samsung_makes_way_more_profit_than_other Android_smartphone_brands_–_SamMobile⠀⇛ * § Leftovers⠀➾ o ⚓ 2023-04-18_[Older]_The_End_of_Computer_Magazines_in_America⠀⇛ o § Hardware⠀➾ # ⚓ Jacobin Magazine ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_New_York’s_Left_Eked Out_a_Few_Victories_in_an_Otherwise_Dismal_Austerity_Budget⠀⇛ o § Health/Nutrition/Agriculture⠀➾ # ⚓ CBC ☛ 2023-05-01_[Older]_How_Whitesand_First_Nation_tackles food_insecurity_through_its_community_market⠀⇛ # ⚓ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Week_16_England_and_Wales_Deaths_in 2019:_9,025._Week_16_England_and_Wales_Deaths_in_2023: 12,420._Increase_of_38%.⠀⇛ # ⚓ 2023-05-06_[Older]_WHO’s_Latest_Statement_Says_More_About WHO_Than_It_Says_About_COVID-19⠀⇛ # ⚓ 2023-05-05_[Older]_Pandemic_‘New_Normal’:_Sharp_Increase_in Deaths_Across_All_Age_Groups⠀⇛ # ⚓ Vox ☛ 2023-05-05_[Older]_What_the_ending_of_the_WHO’s_Covid emergency_does_(and_doesn’t)_change [Ed: Excuse for governments and corporations to hide reality and not be held accountable for anything, let alone solve the issue]⠀⇛ o § Proprietary⠀➾ # ⚓ The Atlantic ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_Bing_Is_a_Trap⠀⇛ # ⚓ Florian Müller ☛ 2023-04-30_[Older]_CMA_issued schizophrenic_statement_on_digital_markets_shortly_after announcing_to_block_Microsoft’s_purchase_of_Activision Blizzard:_UK_regulator_contradicts_own_ruling [Ed: This is Microsoft lobbyist, Microsoft_Florian, helping Microsoft shoot the messenger, blackmailing nations that try to uphold laws]⠀⇛ # ⚓ Florian Müller ☛ 2023-05-01_[Older]_Antitrust_&_patent judge_Mr._Justice_Marcus_Smith_will_hear_Microsoft’s_appeal of_UK_CMA’s_irrational_decision_to_block_Activision_Blizzard purchase:_Apple,_Optis_waiting_for_his_FRAND_ruling [Ed: Microsoft Florian on Microsoft payroll]⠀⇛ # ⚓ International Business Times ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Samsung bans_use_of_AI_tools_like_ChatGPT_over_security_concerns⠀⇛ # ⚓ Counter Punch ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Google_AI_Expert_Warns of_Massive_Uptick_in_Productivity_Growth:_No_Problems_with Social_Security⠀⇛ o § Security⠀➾ # § Privacy/Surveillance⠀➾ # ⚓ CNET ☛ 2023-04-28_[Older]_Yes,_Your_Home_Wi-Fi Network_Can_Be_Hacked._Here_Are_10_Tips_to_Protect_It_– CNET [Ed: Don't buy one?]⠀⇛ o § Defence/Aggression⠀➾ # ⚓ Modern Diplomacy ☛ 2023-04-28_[Older]_Terrorism_and Extremism:_Implications_for_Pakistan’s_Security⠀⇛ # ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_YouTube_prankster testifies_about_video_that_got_him_shot⠀⇛ # ⚓ Counter Punch ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_The_Time_Has_Come_to Build_a_Viable_Global_System_of_Collective_Security⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Age AU ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_AUKUS_as_much_about_jobs_as it_is_national_security,_Albanese_says [Ed: Framing militarism as “jobs”⠀⇛ # ⚓ Gizmodo ☛ 2023-05-05_[Older]_TikTok_Tracked_a_Cat’s_Account to_Spy_on_a_Journalist⠀⇛ # ⚓ Netzpolitik ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_Journalist_under surveillance:_„TikTok_was_scared_and_freaked_out“⠀⇛ o § Environment⠀➾ # ⚓ Counter Punch ☛ 2023-05-05_[Older]_Can_Auto_Industry_Execs Give_Us_a_Climate-Safe_Planet?⠀⇛ # ⚓ Vox ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_The_gas_industry_is_losing_its most_valuable_customer:_Blue_states⠀⇛ # ⚓ Vox ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_Should_we_reflect_sunlight_to_cool the_planet?⠀⇛ # ⚓ Copenhagen Post ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Dry_spring:_Drought_an early_concern_for_Denmark_this_year⠀⇛ # ⚓ Deutsche Welle ☛ 2023-05-02_[Older]_Climate_group_hails ‘productive’_meeting_with_minister⠀⇛ # ⚓ Vox ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_The_most_mysterious_forests_on Earth_are_underwater⠀⇛ # § Energy/Transportation⠀➾ # ⚓ Deutsche Welle ☛ 2023-05-02_[Older]_Germany’s Baerbock_urges_global_action_on_renewable_energy⠀⇛ # ⚓ NL Times ☛ 2023-05-06_[Older]_Energy_sector_wants_new emergency_support_for_low-income_households⠀⇛ # ⚓ Vox ☛ 2023-05-01_[Older]_Smaller,_cheaper,_safer:_The next_generation_of_nuclear_power,_explained⠀⇛ # ⚓ Gizmodo ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Biden_Wants_to_Hit Power-Hungry_Crypto_Miners_With_a_Big_Tax_Bill⠀⇛ # ⚓ Jacobin Magazine ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Tax_Private Jets_Into_Oblivion⠀⇛ # ⚓ Gizmodo ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_Long_Blackouts_Are_Up_to 50_Times_More_Likely_in_Parts_of_the_U.S.⠀⇛ # ⚓ Modern Diplomacy ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_Civic_and democratic_triggers_towards_climate_treaty⠀⇛ # ⚓ Modern Diplomacy ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_Climate_Change, Food_Production,_and_Pakistan:_Navigating_a_Complex Landscape⠀⇛ # ⚓ Copenhagen Post ☛ 2023-05-01_[Older]_Documentary prompts_government_to_improve_offshore_energy security⠀⇛ o § Finance⠀➾ # ⚓ India Times ☛ Cuemath_announces_layoffs,_founder_Manan Khurma_reassumes_CEO_role⠀⇛ Cuemath announces layoffs, founder Manan Khurma reassumes CEO role https:// economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/cuemath- announces-layoffs-founder-manan-khurma-reassumes- ceo-role/articleshow/100067265.cms # ⚓ Intel_Planning_More_Layoffs_Amidst_Weak_Economy⠀⇛ Will the layoffs ever end? Intel just announced that the chipmaker is planning another round of layoffs and cost cutting measures to combat the ongoing issues with the economy. The first half of 2023 has been an absolute bloodbath for tech industry employees, with virtually every company in Silicon Valley and beyond cutting costs by laying off employees. Sure, some CEOs are taking pay cuts, but the majority are passing the unfortunate situation onto their teams. Now, Intel looks to join the ranks again, announcing a second round of layoffs that will impact employees across the country. # ⚓ The Epoch Times ☛ Tech_Companies_Announce_Mass_Layoffs_Amid Economic_Woes⠀⇛ The mass layoffs that started late last year have continued into 2023, amid recession fears and economic slowdowns. # ⚓ 2023-05-05_[Older]_Sirius_Might_be_Hiding_Money_Abroad_ (Deep_Debt_in_the_UK)⠀⇛ # ⚓ 2023-05-05_[Older]_A_Fortnight_of_Police_Inaction_Makes_It Look_like_the_British_Government_is_on_the_Side_of_Serial Fraudsters⠀⇛ # ⚓ 2023-05-01_[Older]_Police_Not_Responding_to_Crime_Reports From_Victims_of_the_Crime_(10_Days_and_Counting)⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Atlantic ☛ 2023-04-30_[Older]_Why_Banks_Keep_Failing⠀⇛ # ⚓ CNET ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_What_the_Failure_of_First Republic_Bank_Means_for_You_–_CNET⠀⇛ # ⚓ Counter Punch ☛ 2023-05-02_[Older]_How_the_War_on_Crypto Triggered_a_Banking_Crisis⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Age AU ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Rising_interest_rates_help drive_NAB_profit_up_17_per_cent_to_$4.1_billion⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Age AU ☛ 2023-05-05_[Older]_Volatility_drives_Macquarie profits_to_record_$5.2_billion⠀⇛ # ⚓ Dish_loses_81,000_wireless_customers_in_Q1⠀⇛ Dish Network lost about 81,000 wireless net subscribers in the first quarter of 2023 compared to a net loss of 343,000 in the year-ago quarter. Some analysts expected the loss in prepaid Boost Mobile customers to be even higher due to the cyber attack that affected its ability to serve Boost Mobile and its satellite TV customers. On the day of the company’s last earnings call on Feb. 23, Dish revealed an internal outage that affected its internal servers and IT telephony, as well as customer care and internet sites. # ⚓ Microsoft_corta_empregos_em_Portugal⠀⇛ # ⚓ California18 ☛ Microsoft_redundancies_also_arrived_in Portugal⠀⇛ “Organizational adjustments are a regular, necessary part of our business. We will continue to prioritize and invest in strategic growth areas for our future, supporting and supporting our customers and partners”can be read in the official statement from Microsoft. “We do not take decisions like this lightly. We are working closely with impacted employees to ensure they are treated with respect and have our full support during these transitions”. # ⚓ The Local SE ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_Volvo_Cars_to_cut_six percent_of_its_Swedish_workforce⠀⇛ o § AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics⠀➾ # ⚓ Vox ☛ 2023-04-20_[Older]_RIP,_BuzzFeed_News._Who’s_next?⠀⇛ # ⚓ CBC ☛ 2023-05-05_[Older]_Trudeau_seems_to_think_Poilievre’s ‘broken_Canada’_message_is_a_point_of_vulnerability⠀⇛ # ⚓ Vox ☛ 2023-04-30_[Older]_Ecuador’s_political_instability, explained⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Atlantic ☛ 2023-04-17_[Older]_Even_Influencers_Are Scared_of_the_Internet⠀⇛ # § Misinformation/Disinformation/Propaganda⠀➾ # ⚓ Gizmodo ☛ 2023-05-02_[Older]_Whoops!_YouTube_Shares Profits_With_Climate_Liars_Two_Years_After_It_Promised to_Stop⠀⇛ # ⚓ Engadget ☛ 2023-05-02_[Older]_YouTube_still_displays ads_on_some_climate_change_denial_videos,_researchers say⠀⇛ o § Censorship/Free Speech⠀➾ # ⚓ HRW ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_US:_School_Censorship_Violates Basic_Human_Rights⠀⇛ # ⚓ Counter Punch ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_The_Myth_of_Free_Speech in_America⠀⇛ # ⚓ Deutsche Welle ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_DW_Freedom_of_Speech Award_2023_goes_to_Oscar_Martinez_of_El_Salvador⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Atlantic ☛ 2023-04-30_[Older]_Ron_DeSantis’s_Orwellian Redefinition_of_Freedom⠀⇛ o § Civil Rights/Policing⠀➾ # ⚓ Bloomberg ☛ 2023-05-05_[Older]_The_Union_Representing_Apple Store_Workers_in_Maryland_Wants_to_Prompt_Customers_for_Tips on_Purchases [Ed: Because Apple's stuff isn't already expensive enough and manufactured in sweatshops that pay almost nothing to workers, who moreover get exposed to toxins in their jobs?]⠀⇛ # ⚓ Gizmodo ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_Unionized_Apple_Workers_Say Tip_Your_Genius_Bar-Tender [Ed: Wait till they find out how much the Apple sweatshops pay the workers]⠀⇛ o § Monopolies⠀➾ # ⚓ 2023-05-02_[Older]_Sale_of_popular_Prime_energy_drink_‘not legal’_in_Denmark⠀⇛ # § Patents⠀➾ # ⚓ Florian Müller ☛ 2023-05-02_[Older]_Proposed_EU_SEP regulation_and_DG_GROW-commissioned_studies_fail_to consider_claim_construction_and_lack_of_EU-level harmonization_of_patent_infringement_case_law [Ed: Well, "harmonization" is a toxic term; in practice it means corporate takeover and replacement of sane laws]⠀⇛ # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ 2023-05-01_[Older]_Patent_Spat_Leaves_DJI Owing_Textron_$279M⠀⇛ # ⚓ Florian Müller ☛ 2023-04-29_[Older]_“Total_bullshit” by_CMA,_says_Deliveroo_founder_after_agency_killed_30% of_jobs_for_no_reason;_UK_tech_scene_raises_alarm; games-specialized_journalists_disagree_on_cloud streaming [Ed: Microsoft Florian now truly attacking CMA, as Microsoft tries to discredit CMA]⠀⇛ # ⚓ Florian Müller ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_U.S._Secretary_of Commerce_expressed_Biden_Administration’s_‘concerns’ over_EU_SEP_regulation_proposal,_also_communicated_them to_EU_Commission:_Senate_hearing⠀⇛ # ⚓ 2023-05-04_[Older]_Stanford_Asks_Supreme_Court_to Revisit_Subject_Matter_Eligibility_on_Diagnostic Claims⠀⇛ # ⚓ IP Kat ☛ 2023-05-04_[Older]_European_Commission’s Draft_Standard_Essential_Patents_Regulation_puts_the emphasis_on_patent_valuation⠀⇛ # ⚓ IP Kat ☛ 2023-05-02_[Older]_To_encompass_and_embody: Applying_the_abstract_principles_of_G_2/21 [Ed: EPO with its kangaroo courts, where justice is merely an illusion]⠀⇛ # § Trademarks⠀➾ # ⚓ IP Kat ☛ 2023-05-01_[Older]_General_Court_considers ‘gymnastic_and_sporting_articles’_and_‘games_and_toys’ dissimilar_for_the_purpose_of_likelihood_of_confusion assessment⠀⇛ # ⚓ IP Kat ☛ 2023-05-01_[Older]_Narrowing_the_scope_of protection_of_figurative_marks?⠀⇛ # ⚓ IP Kat ☛ 2023-05-02_[Older]_CJEU_clarifies_connecting factors_and_level_of_assessment_for_international jurisdiction_of_EU_trade_mark_courts⠀⇛ # ⚓ IP Kat ☛ 2023-05-02_[Older]_IPR_infringement_in yellow-and-blue_logo:_Lidl_wins_High_Court_dispute against_Tesco⠀⇛ # ⚓ IP Kat ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Cultural_meme_as_a trademark:_the_registration_of_WAGATHA_CHRISTIE⠀⇛ # ⚓ IP Kat ☛ 2023-05-05_[Older]_Movie_titles_and character_titles_as_trade_marks?_Nigeria’s_Trade_Marks Tribunal_weighs_in⠀⇛ # § Copyrights⠀➾ # ⚓ CBC ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Songwriter_helps_explain_the Ed_Sheeran_copyright_lawsuit⠀⇛ # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ 2023-05-03_[Older]_Ed Sheeran_Copyright_Case_Goes_to_Jury_in_New_York⠀⇛ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 4934 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 05.09.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Gemini_Links_09/05/2023:_LLMs_for_Censorship_and_C++20⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 8:36 pm by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * Gemini*_and_Gopher o Personal o Technical # Programming * § Gemini* and Gopher⠀➾ o § Personal⠀➾ # ⚓ Long_time,_no_see.⠀⇛ Hello friends and casual acquaintances. I always get the spelling of acquaintances wrong the first time. I missed midnight pub, truly. Read a post by ~tffb. I am not safe from the endless scroll even on youtube. I had to uninstall the app. Pretty invested in physical fitness lately. I don’t like being unhealthy, but my lifestyle does not permit me the time for fitness. Still I try to get some time out. # ⚓ Assorted_Nature_Photos_2023-05-09_(Fairbanks,_AK,_USA)⠀⇛ These photos were from yesterday or from Saturday. # ⚓ Cold_and_rain⠀⇛ We had a day of cold and thunder and rain. This will probably be our last like it for awhile. I’m definitely wrapping up my current position. It feels like I’m starting to tie up loose ends, finish out spending on this budget, and such. I still keep feeling like I wish I had done more but in my defense there were so many structural issues with how the college took the money for this grant but then, well, didn’t want to *do* anything with it. I’ve been told that I’m doing better than a lot of grant funded projects that literally just buy toys that never get used for years. I’m at least trying to build some more infrastructure where various departments across the college will have some ownership and stake in keeping various aspects of the project going after the grant is over. # ⚓ a_follower_count_=_public_“better_than”_points⠀⇛ I have zero(0) regrets for leaving social media several years ago. I still keep up with some nice people via Mastodon tho – by subbing to their RSS on Feeder, and then just e-mailing them if I need/ want to correspond with them. Easy. I am not ON masto. And here’s a thing that “irks” me, and still irks me – follower counts. Why are they public? What purpose/utility does it serve in any way whatsoever? If someone has followers – be it 1 follower or 100,000 – ok, show it to THEM, no one else needs to know about it. # ⚓ Small_Steps⠀⇛ As I wrote in my more-informal outlet on midnight.pub, I joined the hordes of people doing free language learning via Duolingo. If I were smart (and I’m not smart), I’d get back into French. I started that language late, relative to my classmates – the city I was born in didn’t offer French classes until much later, so when I moved and started French in grade four, my classmates had already been learning it for years. It took a while to catch up, but, I kept at it, even doing an undergrad course. I wasn’t particularly good at it, but still managed a B. In the years that followed, lack of use meant it faded. The last time I seriously used it was in Switzerland, a dozen years ago. o § Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ LLM_and_Censorship⠀⇛ I had a thought that seemed trivial, but for some reason, I don’t see it in my media bubble. New models make it easy to check texts for compliance with censorship criteria. Human censors are slow, can go crazy, and may have their own agendas. LLM only needs hardware, and for new open- source models, it doesn’t even have to be the most powerful. Even the most fastidious censors can write prompts, a task that any bureaucrat can handle. # § Programming⠀➾ # ⚓ Ascending_vs._descending⠀⇛ I have quite a bit of trouble remembering what’s ascending and what’s descending. # ⚓ Data_literature⠀⇛ We need to talk about what kind of data literature is, to recognize that it may in fact be multiple kinds of data, each of which operates differently in relation to different scales of historical determination (the moment, the event, the month, the century, the era). # ⚓ Converting_repeated_callbacks_into_C++20_coroutines⠀⇛ C++20 introduced coroutines. Which drastically simplifies the implementation of asynchronous code. However, converting existing callback-based code to coroutines is not always easy. The simple case, where the callback is guarenteed to be called only once is covered by the fillowing question on StackOverflow. # ⚓ This_seems_simple_enough⠀⇛ I came of age in the 90s with IRC and web primarily built upon manually hand written HTML. As a young adult I was quickly distracted by a burgeoning career in the underlying infrastructure of this technological landscape. As an ambitious lad, I was much too distracted to care for much above the third layer in the parlance of my trade. I suppose this served as a benefit in that I avoided the cacophony of the “social” web and the many distractions of modern media while I focused on my work. From the unseen closets and literal trenches with fiber optic cables, I have been watching the ebb and flows of this so called tech industry. As my career matures I see my peers chasing work, contracts, and startups for the never ending more and more. For myself, this grows more repulsive as the seasons quickly pass. For practical reasons I am still very much stuck in the rat race but here I am rekindling the love for the simple and human speed side of tech. # ⚓ Code_layout_again_✍️⠀⇛ I can’t see your screen when you’re coding. You should use whatever font you want. But I can’t agree with Morgan’s assertions. [...] I’m not so sure, but let’s assume it’s true about the readability. If I’m reading ordinary text, I start at the left and work across†. But if I’m reading code, I never do that. I want to see the structure, and I get more of that with a monospace font. # ⚓ Fixed_Fonts⠀⇛ The images look more or less the same. Both have colors that detract from the readability. As for “everything else”, that is a dubious claim. Various games would look terrible in a proportional font. At worst, they would be unplayable. Neither xterm(1) nor urxvt(1) appear to support putting a font not into a grid, so that’s pretty much a non-starter for coding.[1] =============================================================================== * Gemini_(Primer) links can be opened using Gemini_software. It’s like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 5188 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 05.09.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Links_09/05/2023:_KDE_Plasma_5.27.5,_More_Microsoft_Layoffs⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 12:01 pm by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * GNU/Linux o Server o Instructionals/Technical o Games o Desktop_Environments/WMs # K_Desktop_Environment/KDE_SC/Qt * Distributions_and_Operating_Systems o Debian_Family o Canonical/Ubuntu_Family o Devices/Embedded o Open_Hardware/Modding * Free,_Libre,_and_Open_Source_Software o Web_Browsers/Web_Servers # Mozilla o Programming/Development # Perl_/_Raku * Leftovers o Science o Hardware o Health/Nutrition/Agriculture o Proprietary o Security # Privacy/Surveillance # Confidentiality o Defence/Aggression o Transparency/Investigative_Reporting o Environment o Wildlife/Nature o Overpopulation * Finance * AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics * Censorship/Free_Speech * Freedom_of_Information_/_Freedom_of_the_Press * Civil_Rights/Policing * Digital_Restrictions_(DRM) * Monopolies o Trademarks o Copyrights * § GNU/Linux⠀➾ o § Server⠀➾ # ⚓ TecMint ☛ RedHat_vs_Debian:_Administrative_Point_of_View_in 2023⠀⇛ There are countless Linux distributions available, a vast majority are free to download and use. Some are more appropriate for performing particular tasks than others. For example, Ubuntu, Mint, and Elementary OS are more recommended in desktop and laptop PCs than Arch Linux or Alpine. o § Instructionals/Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ dwaves.de ☛ GNU_Linux_how_to_transfer_files_from_host_to guest_and_vice_versa_(including_clipboard)_–_alias_useful_get overview_harddisk_partitions⠀⇛ if the spice tools are installed, copy & pasting text and even images… # ⚓ TecAdmin ☛ How_to_Install_and_Configure_Nagios_NRPE_Client on_Ubuntu_22.04⠀⇛ Nagios is a powerful open-source monitoring solution that allows you to monitor your servers and network infrastructure. The Nagios Remote Plugin Executor (NRPE) is a client-side component that allows the execution of Nagios plugins on remote systems. # ⚓ UNIX Cop ☛ How_to_remove_a_Remote_Git⠀⇛ In this post, you will learn how to remove a Remote Git repository. The process is simple, but it is good to keep in mind to avoid surprises in the future. Git is a decentralized version control system that allows you to add repositories locally or remotely. # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ Swap_Space_101:_How_to_monitor_and_manage_it_in Linux⠀⇛ Swap space is an integral part of Linux memory management, helping to maintain system stability and performance when physical memory is insufficient. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into various methods for checking swap usage size and utilization, as well as discuss why swap space is crucial and how to troubleshoot common issues. # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ How_to_install_Apache_OpenOffice_on_Ubuntu⠀⇛ OpenOffice, also known as Apache OpenOffice, is a popular open-source office suite that offers a range of applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. As a viable alternative to LibreOffice, OpenOffice provides compatibility with various file formats, making it an excellent choice for Ubuntu users. # ⚓ How_to_install_Eigen_C++_library_on_Ubuntu_22.04_or_20.04⠀⇛ Eigen is a valuable library for those who code in C++ for linear algebra computations. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Vue.js_on_Ubuntu_22.04_| 20.04⠀⇛ Vue.js is a progressive, incrementally-adoptable JavaScript framework for building user interfaces. Developed by Evan You in 2014, it has quickly grown in popularity due to its simplicity, flexibility, and approachable syntax. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Steam_on_Pop!_OS⠀⇛ Linux gaming has been on a steady rise, and one of the major players in this domain is the Steam gaming platform. Valve, the company behind Steam, has actively embraced Linux as an important platform for gaming. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Pluma_on_Ubuntu_22.04_| 20.04⠀⇛ Pluma is an open-source text editor that is specifically designed for the MATE desktop environment. With its lightweight design and user- friendly interface, Pluma has become a popular choice for developers, writers, and users who need a simple yet powerful text editor for their daily tasks. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Python_3.9_on_Ubuntu_22.04_| 20.04⠀⇛ Python, a versatile and powerful programming language, continues to evolve with each new release. The Python 3.9 release was a major milestone for developers with more advanced features and improvements that make writing efficient and maintainable code a breeze. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Cockpit_on_Ubuntu_22.04_| 20.04⠀⇛ Cockpit is a powerful, modern, and user-friendly web-based interface that simplifies the administration and management of Linux servers. It allows system administrators to monitor, configure, and troubleshoot their servers with ease. # ⚓ TecMint ☛ iPerf3_–_Test_Network_Speed/Throughput_in_Linux⠀⇛ iperf3 is a free open-source, cross-platform command-line-based program for performing real-time network throughput measurements. It is one of the most powerful tools for testing the maximum achievable bandwidth in IP networks (supports IPv4 and IPv6). # ⚓ OSTechNix ☛ How_To_Fix_‘Failed_To_Update_Metadata_For_Lvfs’ Error_In_Linux⠀⇛ # ⚓ OSTechNix ☛ Unleash_Your_Productivity_With_Kitty_Terminal Emulator:_A_Must-Have_For_Linux_Enthusiasts⠀⇛ In this article, we will discuss what is Kitty Terminal Emulator, explore the features of Kitty Terminal Emulator, and show you how to install and use Kitty Terminal Emulator on your Linux system. # ⚓ TecMint ☛ How_to_Delete_Large_Directory_with_Thousands_of Files_in_Linux⠀⇛ File management is one of the common tasks that a user undertakes on a Linux system, which includes creating, copying, moving, modifying, and deleting files and directories. This article provides a few command-line tips on how you can delete a large directory that contains thousands of files in a Linux system.Table of Contents1Delete Files in LinuxDelete Directory in LinuxDelete a Large Directory with Tons of FilesDelete Files With Inode Number in LinuxCreate a Directory with Thousands of FilesFastest Way to Delete Directory in LinuxDelete Large Directory with Find CommandDelete Large Directory with Perl CommandConclusion # ⚓ TecMint ☛ How_to_Permanently_Disable_Swap_Partition_in Linux⠀⇛ Swapping or swap space represents a physical memory page that lives on top of a disk partition or a special disk file used for extending the RAM memory of a system when the physical memory fills up. Using this method of extending RAM resources, inactive memory pages are frequently dumped into the swap area when no RAM is available. However, due to the spinning speed of classical hard disks, swap space is way lower in transfer speeds and access time compared to RAM. o § Games⠀➾ # ⚓ Boiling Steam ☛ Asus_ROG_Ally_vs_Steam_Deck?_I_Bet_on_the Steam_Deck_Coming_Ahead_and_Here’s_Why⠀⇛ This is going to be a good one. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Proton_Experimental_improves_EA_app, Battle.net_and_nvapi_enabled_for_many_games⠀⇛ A rather great sounding update to Proton Experimental landed on May 5th, so here’s a run over what’s new and improved. Since there’s many different Proton versions it can get a bit confusing, so head on over to my beginner’s guide on Steam Play and Proton for more info. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Steam_will_now_scale_better_with_KDE_and GNOME⠀⇛ In the latest Beta release for Steam from May 5th, Valve finally did some more work on scaling the UI of the Steam Client. Quite overdue isn’t it? # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Arcane_Wilds_kicks_off_with_some_refreshing RTS_ideas⠀⇛ Have you been someone who loved playing games like Starcraft and Age of Empires primarily in multiplayer mode with your friends, or do you still play them? Then I might have something for you that could make your competitive RTS heart beat faster and bring some fresh ideas. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Nreal_Air_and_Steam_Deck_together_–_quite mind-blowing⠀⇛ Recently I was sent over a package with the Nreal Air, so I’ve spent a fair bit of time testing out these AR glasses with the Steam Deck to see what all the fuss is about. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Get_a_bunch_of_easy-going_games_in_this latest_bundle⠀⇛ Another fresh Humble Bundle landed recently, this time focusing on games to have a bit more of a relaxed time with. Here’s what’s in the Easy-game Games Whitehorn Showcase bundle and what compatibility to expect on Linux and Steam Deck. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Valve_gave_Steam_store_search_a_very_useful upgrade⠀⇛ Valve announced a fresh upgrade to the Steam store search, making it a lot more useful so here’s a run over what’s new and improved. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Re:Touring_is_a_clever,_accessible_and polished_first-person_puzzler⠀⇛ If you enjoy first-person puzzlers like Portal and The Talos Principle then you’ll likely feel right at home with Re:Touring. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Goodbye_to_Roblox_on_Linux_with_their_new anti-cheat_and_Wine_blocking⠀⇛ You might have seen recently that I covered the upcoming updates for Roblox, and now it’s here blocking Wine with their new anti-cheat. This means you won’t be able to play it on Linux any more, at all, unless you find some sort of special workaround. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Swarm_Grinder_is_a_very_unique_horde-game now_in_Early_Access⠀⇛ If you love anything remotely similar to Vampire Survivors and other horde-style auto-shooters, you might want to take a look at Swarm Grinder. o § Desktop Environments/WMs⠀➾ # § K Desktop Environment/KDE SC/Qt⠀➾ # ⚓ 9to5Linux ☛ KDE_Plasma_5.27.5_Improves_Flatpak Permissions_Page,_System_Settings,_and_More⠀⇛ KDE Plasma 5.27.5 is here five weeks after the KDE Plasma 5.27.4 update and improves the accuracy of estimated battery life by refining the way its estimated, improves Plasma’s Disks & Devices widget so you won’t see useless “Mount” actions for MTP-connected devices, and updates the “Highlight Changed Settings” feature to also work on the new Flatpak Permissions page in System Settings. Talking about System Settings’ new Flatpak Permissions page, this update fixes a bunch of significant bugs so that it no longer generates broken overrides configurations, improves custom environment variable support, which is now enabled by default, fixes the “read-write” option of “All User Files”, and improves adding of new file system paths to no longer interfere with the state of other items in the list. * § Distributions and Operating Systems⠀➾ o § Debian Family⠀➾ # ⚓ Paul_Tagliamonte:_Open_to_work!⠀⇛ I decided to leave my job (Principal Software Engineer) after 4 years. I have no idea what I want to do next, so I’ve been having loads of chats to try and work that out. o § Canonical/Ubuntu Family⠀➾ # ⚓ Ubuntu ☛ Kubecon_EU_2023:_Operator_Day_hosted_by_Canonical –_recordings_available_|_Ubuntu⠀⇛ The Operator Day at KubeCon EU 2023, hosted by Canonical, took place on Monday, 17 April  2023. We thank everyone for attending the event. Our thanks go out especially to those who engaged with each other during the sessions, asked questions and contributed to our  interactive event. If you missed this 6th edition of Operator Day, we have good news: The recordings are available as a playlist on YouTube! # ⚓ Ubuntu News ☛ Ubuntu_Weekly_Newsletter_Issue_786⠀⇛ Welcome to the Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter, Issue 786 for the week of April 30 – May 6, 2023. The full version of this issue is available here. o § Devices/Embedded⠀➾ # ⚓ Linux Gizmos ☛ Pico-ITX_Single_Board_Computer_based_on STM32MP13x_microcontrollers⠀⇛ iWave Systems recently announced the iW-RainboW- G54S STM32MP13x LGA System on Module aimed at low- power embedded and consumer applications. The company also unveiled a compatible SBC to provide access to extensive peripherals. # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Arctos_Robotics:_Build_A_Robot_Arm_Out_Of_3D Printer_Spares?⠀⇛ ARCTOS is a 6-DOF robot arm based upon 3D printed mechanics running a modified version of GRBL firmware. Let’s get this straight now, the firmware is open source, but the hardware plans are a paid download, but for less than forty euros, we reckon the investment would be well worth it, judging from the quality of the build instructions and the software support already in place. # ⚓ Thinger.io:_A_Quick_Start_Guide⠀⇛ Thinger.io is a decently popular IoT platform for a number of reasons. It’s completely open source, hardware-agnostic and features a user-friendly Admin console with a proven zero coding experience. # ⚓ Everything Smart Home ☛ Everything_New_In_Home_Assistant 2023.5!⠀⇛ Upgrade your smart home game with Home Assistant’s latest voice features! Assistant pipelines, ESPHome smart speakers, VOIP, and more! o § Open Hardware/Modding⠀➾ # ⚓ Arduino ☛ This_mod_tunes_the_guitar_so_you_don’t_have_to⠀⇛ Playing the guitar is a great way to impress people at beach parties, but learning to play the guitar isn’t easy. Even grasping the basic theory is a big task and that’s before you even start to practice finger positioning and movement. # ⚓ Arduino ☛ This_robot_car_accepts_voice_commands_or_operates autonomously⠀⇛ The fantastic thing about Arduino boards and maker hardware as a whole is that they make creativity accessible. * § Free, Libre, and Open Source Software⠀➾ o § Web Browsers/Web Servers⠀➾ # § Mozilla⠀➾ # ⚓ 9to5Linux ☛ Firefox_114_Beta_Revamps_DNS_over_HTTPS Feature,_Adds_Cookie_Banner_Reduction⠀⇛ With Firefox 113 hitting the stable channel today, we are already looking forward to the Firefox 114 release, which is currently in the beta channel and promises to introduce several new security features to make our Internet surfing session safer. One of the biggest changes in Firefox 114 is the revamp of the DNS over HTTPS feature, a privacy-focused feature that sends your request for a domain name through an encrypted connection, creating a secure DNS and making it much harder for third parties to see the websites you’re visiting. # ⚓ Patrick_Cloke:_Matrix_Push_Rules_& Notifications⠀⇛ In a previous post about read_receipts_& notifications_in_Matrix I briefly mentioned that push rules generate notifications, but with little detail. After completing a rather large project to improve notifications in Matrix I want to fill in some of those blanks. [1] Note These notes are true as of the v1.6 of the Matrix spec and also cover some Matrix spec changes which may or may not have been merged since. # ⚓ OMG Ubuntu ☛ Firefox_113_Finally_Makes_Picture-in- Picture_Mode_Useful⠀⇛ A new version of Mozilla Firefox is rolling out across Windows, macOS and, more importantly to us, Linux. Firefox 113 is an interesting update that enhances the browser’s capabilities in a number of areas. While none are singular upsells that might convince someone to switch browser wholesale they are, nonetheless, further finesse that faithful fans of this FOSS browser are sure to enjoy. # ⚓ Thunderbird ☛ Mozilla_Thunderbird:_ThunderCast Episode_#2:_With_Special_Mozilla_Guest_Mike_Conley⠀⇛ Welcome back to the ThunderCast, the official podcast of Mozilla Thunderbird! In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome our first special guest: Mike Conley, Principal Software developer at Mozilla. Mike is a software mechanic, musician, livestreamer, and self-described “pre-internet phenomenon” among many other awesome things. We had a wonderful, energetic conversation about the early days of the internet, Mike’s early work on Mozilla Messaging, and his current work on Firefox. He also gives us a peek behind the curtain of upcoming Picture- in-Picture features, and some fresh changes to Firefox’s migration tools. We also asked Mike about some of the more underrated features of Firefox. Plus, we get the community involved by asking you which Thunderbird features more people should know about. Hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as we enjoyed recording it! # ⚓ Tantek_Çelik:_Running_For_Re-election_in_the_W3C Advisory_Board_(AB)_Election⠀⇛ The W3C is holding its regular annual Advisory Board (AB) election this month. I was elected in the special_election about six months ago to fill seats for departing AB members who were elected to the W3C Board of Directors. This is my 2023 AB election personal statement posted on my blog, in addition to the official_Nominations_and Statements_for_W3C_Advisory_Board_2023 Election page. # ⚓ Tiger_Oakes:_Display_math_formulas_without_any_CSS_or JS⠀⇛ MathML lets you insert math formulas with just HTML. # ⚓ Mozilla ☛ Meet_the_‘Responsible_AI_Challenge’_top_10 finalists⠀⇛ Last March, during the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, Mozilla issued a call to builders and technologists all over the world to create trustworthy AI solutions when we relaunched the Mozilla Builders program and unveiled our Responsible AI Challenge — a one-day, in-person event designed to inspire and encourage a community of builders working on trustworthy AI products and solutions.  o § Programming/Development⠀➾ # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ A_Literate_Assembly_Language⠀⇛ A recent edition of [Babbage’s] The Chip Letter discusses the obscurity of assembly language. He points out, and I think correctly, that assembly language is more often read than written, yet nearly all of them are hampered by obscurity left over from the days when punched cards had 80 columns and a six-letter symbol was all you could manage in the limited memory space of the computer. For example,  without looking it up, what does the ARM instruction FJCVTZS do? The instruction’s full name is Floating-point Javascript Convert to Signed Fixed-point Rounding Towards Zero. Not super helpful. # ⚓ Barry Kauler ☛ Zoom_flatpak_fixed⠀⇛ I reported recently that unable to include Zoom in Flatpak Installer (Flapi), as only got a blank window. Did a search, and found this: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/696849/ zoom-windows-launch-with-a-completely-blank-window …that says the fix is required for wayland; however, it works in Easy for X11. I have implemented a mechanism for applying a hack when install a flatpak, same as did for AppImage Installer. See commit: [..]. # ⚓ Dirk Eddelbuettel ☛ Dirk_Eddelbuettel:_crc32c_0.0.1_on CRAN:_New_Package⠀⇛ Happy to announce a new package: crc32c. This arose out of a user request to add crc32c (which is related to but differnt from crc32 without the trailing c) to my digest package. Which I did (for now in a branch), using the software-fallback version of crc32c from the reference implementation by Google at their crc32c repo. However, the Google repo also offers hardware- accelerated versions and switches at run-time. So I pondered a little about how to offer the additional performance without placing a dependency burden on all users of digest. Lo and behold, I think I found a solution by reusing what R offers. First off, the crc32c package wraps the Google repo cleanly and directly. We include all the repo code – but not the logging or benchmarking code. This keeps external dependencies down to just cmake. Which while still rare in the CRAN world is at least not entirely uncommon. So now each time you build the crc32c R package, the upstream hardware detection is added transparently thanks in part to cmake. We build libcrc32c.a as a static library and include it in the R package and its own shared library. # § Perl / Raku⠀➾ # ⚓ Rakulang ☛ 2023.19_Pakku⠀⇛ Haytham Elganiny wrote an introduction on how to use the Pakku package manager for the Raku Programming Language, with what it looks like the first implementation of a recommendation manager. * § Leftovers⠀➾ o ⚓ The Straits Times ☛ Malaysia_tremors_could_be_due_to_ancient fault_lines_in_Sumatra,_experts_say⠀⇛ Malaysia felt big quakes that originated in Indonesia on April 4 and 25, with magnitudes of 6.2 and 7. o § Science⠀➾ # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Giving_A_Tinge_Of_Color_To_The_Mars_Map_Courtesy Of_The_UAE’s_Hope_Orbiter⠀⇛ Since the United Arab Emirates’ Hope (“Al-Amal”) orbiter made it safely into orbit around Mars on February 9, 2021, it’s been busy using its onboard instruments to measure everything it could about not only the planet’s atmosphere but also its surface and how both change seasonally. The first months of results of these detailed captures of Mars have now been released in the form of the full-color Mars Atlas website, and a pretty well made PDF version of the Atlas that can be downloaded from the website. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Mysterious_Shadow_Pattern_in_Space_Reveals an_Off-Kilter_Surprise⠀⇛ “We’ve never really seen this before.” # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Your_Commute_May_Be_Bad_For_You._Here’s Why.⠀⇛ Time to go to work. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ Is_your_oysgezoomt_causing_stress?⠀⇛ “I’m not stressed,” I insisted to my doctor, even as my bloodwork results suggested otherwise. “Your cortisol level, the stress hormone your body produces, is through the roof, and something needs to change,” my doctor replied sternly. Despite swearing I was solid, not stressed, I was clearly in denial. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ It_Took_Waves_of_Modern_Humans_to_Claim Europe_From_Neanderthals⠀⇛ An epic migration lasting 12,000 years. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Magic_Mushrooms_Seem_to_Have_A_Strange Effect_on_Color_Blindness⠀⇛ A new world of perception. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ A_Million_Babies_Could_Be_Saved_Every_Year With_a_Few_Simple_Changes⠀⇛ The shocking truth. o § Hardware⠀➾ # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ VCF_East_2023:_Alan_Wolke_On_His_Passion_For Tech⠀⇛ If you’re one of the more than 180,000 subscribers to [Alan Wolke]’s YouTube channel W2AEW, you’ll know he’s a lover of old test gear and ham radio hardware. You may have followed one of his tutorials, or referenced his work while repairing or upgrading your own equipment. But when we got a chance to talk to him one-on-one during Vintage Computer Festival East 2023, we were treated to a more personal look at the man himself. # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Converting_A_B&W_Enlarger_For_Colour_Analog Photo_Printing⠀⇛ [Koraks tinkers] was gifted a gargantuan photographic enlarger, a Durst Laborator 138 s, which is a unit designed specifically for black and white usage only. This was not good enough for [Koraks] so down the rabbit hole of conversion to colour we go! The moral of the story is this: if you can’t find it, build it. The hacker mentality. After wasting time and effort trying to source a period colour head for the thing, [Koraks] did the decent thing and converted what was already in front of them. # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ 3D_Printed_Aerospike_Was_Designed_By_AI⠀⇛ We’re still in the early days of generatively- designed objects, but when combined with the capabilities of 3D printing, we’re already seeing some interesting results. One example is this new copper aerospike engine. [via Fabbaloo] # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ A_Tale_Of_Two_Pulse_Modulators⠀⇛ In the realm of test equipment, there are a number of items that you don’t know you need until you need one. That’s probably the case with the HP11720A pulse modulator. [Tom] acquired two of these even though, by his own admission, he had “no need for these things.” We’d like to say we don’t get that, but — alas — we do. o § Health/Nutrition/Agriculture⠀➾ # ⚓ Retracted_papers_never_die_in_the_age_of_COVID-19⠀⇛ Some of my colleagues have been surprised at the number of really awful papers that have been published during the pandemic and reach conclusions that are at odds with thus-far established science. Examples abound, a number of which we have written about, including articles by academics whom I used to admire (or at least view more favorably than unfavorably), such as John Ioannidis, Vinay Prasad, and a number of others, some, admittedly, noto particularly admirable before the pandemic (such as Peter Doshi). Seemingly, even the Cochrane Collaborative has gotten in on this action, along with past leaders. Most were in the peer-reviewed biomedical literature, too, although not all. (The utter crapfest of an anonymously authored study that wasn’t peer-reviewed that was published by the Florida Department of Health last fall and suggested that COVID-19 vaccines are more dangerous than COVID comes to mind. Surprise! The paper went through multiple iterations personally overseen by Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and clearly designed to make the vaccines look worse than the disease.) They shouldn’t have been. Publishing academic research articles as a form of misinformation and propaganda for quackery is a longstanding tactic used by advocates of unscientific medicine, such as proponents of alternative medicine and antivaxxers. # ⚓ DeSmog ☛ EPA_Weighs_Superfund_Status_for_Ohio_Facility Handling_Radioactive_Oilfield_Waste⠀⇛ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has flagged an Ohio oilfield waste processing facility with a history of radioactive contamination for possible inclusion under the agency’s Superfund program, reserved for the nation’s most contaminated hazardous waste sites. Last year, EPA toured the Martins Ferry facility, operated by Pennsylvania-based Austin Master Services, at the request of Concerned Ohio River Residents (CORR). This local advocacy group has documented a lengthy list of concerns. In a March 31, 2023 letter to CORR, EPA said the agency “primarily evaluated potential chemical and radionucleotides releases from [Austin Master Services] based on prior operations, and treatment and processing of fracking waste.” # ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ The_great_corn_war:_Ukrainian_goods missing,_while_Hungarian_industry_fed_up_with_state regulations⠀⇛ # ⚓ Quartz ☛ Wall_Street_is_paying_more_attention_to_the business_risks_posed_by_water⠀⇛ From cereal maker General Mills, which relies on local farmers around the world to supply grains and nuts for its products, to tech firms like Microsoft and Amazon that need dependable supplies of freshwater to cool data centers, the list of companies vulnerable to water-related disruptions is growing. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘Freedom_From_Medical_Debt’_Campaign_to Launch_With_Virtual_Town_Hall⠀⇛ “I’m 72 and now live with my daughter after losing everything because of medical bills. I had $250K saved up for retirement and then disaster hit—several bouts of cancer and a stroke in 2009.” # ⚓ Latvia ☛ Poor_physical_condition_among_youth_observed_by Latvian_interior_services⠀⇛ The problem of poor physical condition in young people has become apparent. Over the past five years, Cabinet regulations have already twice reduced the requirements of the authorities of the Ministry of Interior in physical checks because young people find it difficult to comply with them, Latvian Television reported on May 6. # ⚓ Novavax_to_fire_25%_of_staff_as_firm_records_$294_mn_in_Q1 loss⠀⇛ Novavax on Tuesday said it would lay off 25% of its global workforce as part of its restructuring and cost reduction plan. The layoffs would affect about 498 employees, Reuters noted citing the company’s latest regulatory filings. The biotech firm recorded a net loss of $294 million in Q1 as demand for its COVID-19 vaccines depleted. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Parkinson’s_May_Be_Caused_by_a_Common Aquatic_Bacterium⠀⇛ Mounting evidence. # ⚓ YLE ☛ Finnish_mental_health_ambulance_trial_receives_Red Cross_recognition⠀⇛ During its six-month trial, Mental Health Ambulances provided specialised emergency care to some 1,300 people in Pirkanmaa. # ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Family_don’t_want_Stanley_to_be_just another_statistic⠀⇛ Jacinta Miller says she phoned Acacia Prison to speak to an Indigenous liaison officer about her brother Stanley Inman Jr’s mental health days before he took his own life. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Abortion_Clinics_in_3_States_Sue to_Protect_Pill_Access⠀⇛ Abortion providers in three states filed a lawsuit Monday aimed at preserving access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Deaths_of_Seniors_in_Hospital_Fire_Point to_China’s_Elder_Care_Shortfall⠀⇛ The country’s supply of nursing home beds has not kept pace with its rapidly aging population, leading some families to seek unlicensed alternatives. o § Proprietary⠀➾ # ⚓ LinkedIn_axing_716_jobs_and_closing_China_app_in_fresh_tech cuts⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Epoch Times ☛ LinkedIn_Slashes_Over_700_Jobs,_Closes China_App_Amid_‘Evolving_Market’⠀⇛ Employment platform LinkedIn has announced it is slashing hundreds of jobs and phasing out its app in China… # ⚓ Head Topics ☛ Tech_layoffs:_Microsoft-owned_LinkedIn_cuts over_700_jobs,_shuts_down_China_app_InCareer⠀⇛ With this move, LinkedIn joins a slew of tech companies including Meta, Google, Amazon, and Twitter that have announced a stream of layoffs. Amid the wavering global economic outlook and a looming recession, LinkedIn has joined the of companies that have massively cut down jobs in the past six months. In a statement released Monday, the company announced that it would be laying off 716 people from its workforce of over 19,000. # ⚓ Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd ☛ LinkedIn_Sinks_In China:_Plans_to_cut_716_jobs_and_Kill_the_InCareer_App_Amidst Stiff_Competition_|_Technology_–_Science_News,_Times_Now⠀⇛ The layoffs and InCareer’s phasing out are part of LinkedIn’s efforts to revamp its Global Business Organization (GBO) and China strategy. # ⚓ The Washington Post ☛ LinkedIn_axes_716_jobs_in_fresh_tech cuts,_shuts_China_app⠀⇛ Professional networking platform LinkedIn says it’s laying off more than 700 workers and shuttering its China jobs app, in the latest round of tech industry downsizing. # ⚓ The Register UK ☛ LinkedIn_links_out_of_China_with_716 roles_for_the_chop⠀⇛ Microsoft’s social network for suits, LinkedIn, announced on Tuesday that its localized Chinese app is shutting down and the company is embarking on a layoff process. “As we guide LinkedIn through this rapidly changing landscape, we are making changes to our Global Business Organization (GBO) and our China strategy that will result in a reduction of roles for 716 employees,” read a message from CEO Ryan Roslansky. # ⚓ Tech_layoffs:_LinkedIn_announce_a_second_round_of_job_cuts impacting_more_than_700_people⠀⇛ LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, has announced it will cut 716 jobs from its global workforce (4 per cent of its staff). # ⚓ Microsoft-Owned_LinkedIn_Announces_100s_of_Layoffs⠀⇛ The professional network and career development tool, LinkedIn, is laying off 716 workers and terminating its Chinese app, ‘InCareers’, amid a ‘weakening global economic outlook’ and a ‘drop in demand.’ This makes the Microsoft-owned app the latest in a long line of tech companies to slash headcounts — with Amazon and Meta taking similar actions just last month. Sales, operations, and support teams have been impacted the most. However, LinkedIn’s CEO, Ryan Roslansky, claims that affected workers will be able to apply for 250 new roles that will be created within the company. # ⚓ BBC ☛ Tech_layoffs:_LinkedIn_cuts_700_jobs_and_closes_China app⠀⇛ LinkedIn has become the latest tech firm to axe jobs, closing 716 roles out of a 20,000 workforce. The social media network which focuses on business professionals will also phase out its local jobs app in China. In a letter by the company’s chief executive Ryan Roslansky, he said the move was aimed at streamlining the firm’s operations. In the last six months, firms including Amazon, LinkedIn’s parent Microsoft, and Alphabet have announced layoffs. # ⚓ Fast Company ☛ LinkedIn_mass_layoffs:_Jobs_platform_cuts more_staff_after_celebrating_its_20th_anniversary⠀⇛ It’s more bad news for the tech industry as another major platform has announced layoffs. LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, is cutting 716 positions. The cuts come after LinkedIn laid off an undisclosed number of workers on its talent acquisition team back in February, as reported then by The Information. The new cuts also follow the massive layoffs that owner Microsoft made across its other divisions in January. # ⚓ Business Today ☛ LinkedIn_layoffs:_Microsoft-owned_company to_fire_716_employees,_shut_down_China-focused_job_search app⠀⇛ LinkedIn is set to cut 716 jobs and close down its China-focused job application. The move by the Microsoft-owned company comes amid a weakening global economic outlook and a drop in demand. Although LinkedIn has grown revenue every quarter for the last year, it has joined a host of major technology companies in laying off workers, including its parent company, Microsoft. LinkedIn employs around 20,000 employees, which takes translates to job cuts of around 3.5 per cent. LinkedIn generates income through ad sales and subscriptions to recruiting and sales professionals using the network to find potential employees. CEO Ryan Roslansky wrote a letter to employees stating that the job cuts were aimed at streamlining the company’s operations and would remove layers to make faster decisions. Although the China-focused job application will be closed, LinkedIn will still have a presence in China to assist companies operating there to hire and train employees outside the country. In the past six months, over 2,70,000 tech jobs worldwide have been cut, with large companies such as Amazon, Facebook and Google parent company Alphabet accounting for the bulk of the layoffs. # ⚓ Intel_Layoff:_Tech_Company_Joins_Microsoft,_Meta,_Google, And_Others_In_Layoff_Spree⠀⇛ Intel layoff: Though it is still not known how many workers would be affected by this decision, what looks certain is that the job cuts would take place across the company. o § Security⠀➾ # ⚓ LWN ☛ Security_updates_for_Monday_[LWN.net]⠀⇛ Security updates have been issued by Fedora (rust- cargo-c, rust-coreos-installer, rust-fedora-update- feedback, rust-git-delta, rust-gst-plugin-reqwest, rust-pore, rust-rpm-sequoia, rust-sequoia-octopus- librnp, rust-sequoia-policy-config, rust-sequoia- sq, rust-sevctl, rust-tealdeer, and rust-ybaas), Mageia (avahi, git, imagemagick, libfastjson, libxml2, parcellite, and virtualbox), SUSE (containerd, dnsmasq, ffmpeg, git, indent, installation-images, java-17-openjdk, maven and recommended update for antlr3, minlog, sbt, xmvn, ncurses, netty, netty-tcnative, openssl-1_0_0, python-Django1, redis, shim, terraform-provider- helm, and zstd), and Ubuntu (erlang, mysql-5.7, mysql-8.0, ruby2.3, ruby2.5, ruby2.7, and webkit2gtk). # ⚓ MedPage Today ☛ Cyberattacks_a_Problem_for_Nearby_Emergency Departments,_Too [Ed: Microsoft Windows TCO]⠀⇛ A ransomware attack at one healthcare system had a significant impact on two neighboring emergency departments (EDs) that weren’t targeted in the attack, researchers found. Daily mean ED volume rose 15.1% at the two facilities, from 218.4 in the pre-attack period to 251.4 in the attack period (P<0.001), Christian Dameff, MD, MS, of the University of California San Diego, and colleagues reported in JAMA Network Open. Mean ambulance arrivals rose 35.2% from 1,741 prior to the attack to 2,354 during the attack (P<0.001), and there was a 127.8% increase in visits where patients left without being seen (from 158 to 360, P<0.001). The researchers also reported increases in patients who left against medical advice (50.4% increase), median waiting room times (47.6% increase), and median total length of stay for admitted patients (33.9% increase). # ⚓ Data Breaches ☛ City_of_Dallas_update_on_ransomware_attack recovery_efforts [Ed: Microsoft Windows TCO]⠀⇛ 911 and 311 intake and dispatch continue via phone and radio dispatch while Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) components including 1900 mobile devices (1600 for DPD and 300 for DFR) and the server routing calls are tested to ensure no reinfection when redeployed. Completion of device cleaning to allow resumption of CAD is anticipated early this week # ⚓ Play_Ransomware_Victim:_Woonkracht10_–_RedPacket_Security⠀⇛ NOTE: No files or stolen information are by RedPacket Security. Any legal issues relating to the content of the files should be directed at the attackers # § Privacy/Surveillance⠀➾ # ⚓ Pro Publica ☛ Politicians_Fund_Texas_Businessman’s Ineffective_Child_ID_Kits⠀⇛ Last fall, millions of public school children in Texas brought home envelopes that bore the state seal and read, “A gift of safety, from our family to yours.” Tucked into each envelope were an inkpad and a piece of paper prompting parents to take their children’s fingerprints, record their physical attributes and get a DNA sample by having them suck on the corner of the form. # ⚓ APNIC ☛ DNS_privacy_vs…⠀⇛ Guest Post: Investigating tensions that impact the public interest, introduced by DNS privacy measures. # § Confidentiality⠀➾ # ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ 1M_records_stolen_from_electronic health_software_provider_NextGen⠀⇛ NextGen Healthcare Inc., a provider of electronic health record software and practice management systems, has suffered a data breach that resulted in the theft of about 1 million individuals’ records. o § Defence/Aggression⠀➾ # ⚓ Attack_on_Green_Left_Party_vehicle_in_Mersin⠀⇛ Five people were injured in the attack on the vehicle used for announcements for the election campaign in Tarsus, Mersin, the windows of the vehicle were broken and the tires were cut with knives. The meeting of İstanbul’s Mayor in Erzurum also witnessed an attack and had to be stopped on Sunday. # ⚓ Attack_on_İmamoğlu_election_rally_leaves_attendees injured⠀⇛ The İstanbul mayor said the police did nothing to stop the attackers, even though they were only a few meters away from them. # ⚓ AntiWar ☛ Nuking_the_Promise_of_America⠀⇛ I turn 60 this year. My health is generally good, though I have aches and pains from a form of arthritis. I’m not optimistic enough to believe that the best years of my life are ahead of me, nor so pessimistic as to assume that the best years are behind me. # ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ Israeli_aircraft_strike_Islamic Jihad_targets_in_Gaza_Strip⠀⇛ Israeli aircraft are conducting strikes on Islamic Jihad targets in the Gaza Strip and the group confirms three senior commanders were killed in the attacks. The Palestinian Health Ministry said a number of people were killed and injured in the airstrikes. It did not elaborate. Local media reported the strikes targeted the residences of senior Islamic Jihad commanders. There was no immediate confirmation from the group. Witnesses said an explosion hit the top floor of an apartment building in Gaza City and a house in the southern city of Rafah. Airstrikes continued in the early hours, targeting militant training sites. # ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ William_Astore:_Are_the_Best_Years_of_My Country_Behind_Me?⠀⇛ Reflections on a Long-Ago Tour of Los Alamos and the Trinity Atomic Test Site. # ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ Ukraine’s_Big_Mistake⠀⇛ Renfrey Clarke is an Australian journalist. Throughout the 1990s he reported from Moscow for Green Left Weekly, of Sydney. He is the author of The Catastrophe of Ukrainian Capitalism: How Privatisation Dispossessed & Impoverished the Ukrainian People published by Resistance Books in 2022.  # ⚓ The Gray Zone ☛ Neo-Nazi_terror_threat_grows_as_Ukraine fighters_jailed_in_France⠀⇛ # ⚓ Meduza ☛ ‘Justifying_terrorism’_through_theater_The_award- winning_play_that_led_to_the_arrest_of_two_prominent_Russian artists_—_Meduza⠀⇛ On May 4, theater director Zhenya Berkovich and playwright Svetlana Petriychuk were detained in Moscow and brought to the headquarters of Russia’s Investigative Committee, where they were interrogated in connection with a case on “justifying terrorism.” Both women were named suspects, and the authorities raided Berkovich’s mother’s home in St. Petersburg the same day. The case was sparked by “Finist the Bright Falcon,” a play about Russian women recruited by the Islamic State that Berkovich’s independent theater company, SOSO Daughters, produced. Authorities also detained the company’s director, Alexander Andriyevich, in connection with the charges, though he was released after questioning. Theater critic Anton Khitrov explains the topics and themes explored in “Finist the Bright Falcon” and outlines Berkovich’s career more broadly. # ⚓ The Gray Zone ☛ Ukrainian_media_asks_‘who_should_be_next’ after_car_bombing_of_Russian_writer⠀⇛ # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ If_Better_Years_Are_to_Come,_We_Are_Going to_Have_to_Fight_Like_Hell_for_Them⠀⇛ I turn 60 this year. My health is generally good, though I have aches and pains from a form of arthritis. I’m not optimistic enough to believe that the best years of my life are ahead of me, nor so pessimistic as to assume that the best years are behind me. But I do know this, however sad it may be to say: the best years of my country are behind me. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ War_for_Profit:_A_Very_Short_History⠀⇛ The senseless slaughter of World War I began with the murder of a single man, a Crown Prince of a European empire whose name no one was particularly familiar with at the time. Archduke Franz Ferdinand Carl Ludwig Joseph Maria was the presumptive heir to the Austrian-Hungarian empire in June of 1914. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘We_Grieve_for_the_Victims’:_Eight_Killed When_SUV_Rammed_Bus_Stop_Outside_Texas_Migrant_Shelter⠀⇛ Eight people were killed and several others injured Sunday when a man drove an SUV into a crowd of people who were waiting for a bus outside of a migrant center in the border city of Brownsville, Texas. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Bruised_kidneys_and_chemical_burns_How_Wagner Group_spent_hours_torturing_a_Russian_soldier_they_mistook for_a_Ukrainian_spy_—_Meduza⠀⇛ In early May, Wagner paramilitary cartel Evgeny Prigozhin published a video online that showed him standing in front of numerous dead bodies and shouting obscenities at Russia’s top military leadership, demanding they provide his forces with the ammo they need after months of heavy losses. Later that day, the catering tycoon announced that Wagner Group would withdraw from Bakhmut, where its forces have been locked in a struggle to gain ground for months. Soon afterward, the Russian authorities vowed to give Prigozhin the equipment he demands. Nevertheless, the mercenaries appear to have already abandoned some of their positions around Bakhmut. This is consistent with the story of a Russian soldier named Zaruyar Tetragrammaton Ar-Rakhim (he went by the name Alexey Kamilov until August 2022; more on that below). Tetragrammaton served in one of the Russian Defense Ministry units that were supposed to replace Wagner Group around Bakhmut. Wagner fighters in the area, however, mistook him for a Ukrainian intelligence officer and subjected him to hours of torture and abuse. Meduza is publishing a summary of Tetragrammaton’s story. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Russian_artist_and_anti-war_activist_Katrin Nenasheva_arrested_for_allegedly_disobeying_police_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Police in Russia’s Leningrad region have arrested artist and activist Katrin Nenasheva for 48 hours on misdemeanor charges that she disobeyed police, according to the human rights media project OVD- Info. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Russian_missile_strikes_hit_Kharkiv_region_— Meduza⠀⇛ On the evening of May 8, the Russian military shelled the city of Kharkiv and the surrounding region. Oleh Synyehubov, head of the regional military administration, says Ukraine recorded at least six hits from S-300 missiles, with some striking targets in the Kharkiv region. Information about casualties and the extent of the damage is still being assessed. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Russian_and_Soviet_flags_and_insignia_banned_from public_Victory_Day_display_in_Berlin_—_Meduza⠀⇛ A German court has upheld the ban on public display of Soviet and Russian flags and military insignia during the Victory Day events of May 8–9, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ ‘Professional_deformity’:_Young_Russian_diplomats talk_about_foreign_service_and_how_it_reshapes_Russia’s Foreign_Ministry_insiders_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Until the annexation of Crimea in 2014, Russia’s Foreign Ministry had a reputation for being perhaps the country’s most forward and progressive government agency. During the Medvedev presidency, the ministry pursued goals like “rebooting” Russian-U.S. relations and expanding cooperation with European countries. In the context of post- annexation Russia, though, Russia’s foreign relations became increasingly defined by hardline tropes resembling the Cold War rhetoric, interspersed with spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s openly offensive and provocative statements, apparently calculated to alienate the West. Meduza has spoken with several former and current diplomats about life inside the Foreign Ministry and how its culture conditions the staff’s attitudes and personal views. (The following remarks have been abridged and edited for clarity.) # ⚓ Meduza ☛ ‘A_monstrous_statement’:_Kremlin_spokesman responds_to_Ukraine’s_intelligence_chief_Kyrylo_Budanov’s promise_to_‘keep_killing_Russians’_—_Meduza⠀⇛ The Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov condemned Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov’s statements in a Yahoo News interview published last week. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Kazakh_president_and_Armenian_prime_minister_to join_Putin_for_Victory_Day_celebrations_in_Moscow_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will make an official visit to Russia on May 8–9 to mark Victory Day, his spokesperson Ruslan Zheldibai said on Monday. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Suspect_in_Prilepin_car_bomb_case_charged_with terrorism_and_remanded_in_custody_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Alexander Permyakov, the man accused of carrying out the car blast that injured Russian nationalist politician and writer Zakhar Prilepin on May 6, has officially been charged with the illegal storing of explosives by an organized group and with committing a terrorist attack. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Russian_missile_strike_and_drone_attacks_in Ukraine_leave_at_least_one_dead_and_eight_injured_—_Meduza⠀⇛ A Russian missile strike in the Odesa region killed one person and injured at least three on Sunday night, according to local authorities. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Moscow_Victory_Day_parade_concludes_with_no_air show_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Moscow’s military parade marking the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Victory in World War II has concluded. # ⚓ The Straits Times ☛ 2_Singapore_embassy_employees_in_Yangon part_of_Asean_convoy_that_was_attacked_in_Myanmar:_MFA⠀⇛ “They are safe and have returned to Yangon,” a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman said. # ⚓ RFA ☛ Indonesia,_Singapore_condemn_Myanmar_attack_on_ASEAN aid_convoy⠀⇛ But Indonesian president says ASEAN’s efforts to bring peace to Myanmar will continue. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Japan,_South_Korea_to_Link_Radar Systems_to_Track_N.Korea_Missiles_-Source⠀⇛ # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ EU_Ambassador_to_China_Says China’s_Anti-Espionage_Law_‘Not_Good_News’⠀⇛ BEIJING (Reuters) – The European Union ambassador to China said on Tuesday he was not sure that the opening up of the Chinese economy is compatible… # ⚓ New York Times ☛ China’s_Foreign_Minister_Meets_U.S._Envoy and_Urges_Washington_to_Reflect⠀⇛ The meeting was one of the highest-level engagements between American and Chinese officials since the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon in February. o § Transparency/Investigative Reporting⠀➾ # ⚓ Quartz ☛ What_investors_need_to_know_about_the_SEC’s_human capital_disclosure_requirement⠀⇛ For most of the past 50 years, the only workforce data US public companies have been required to disclose is the number of employees, which was mandated in 1973. o § Environment⠀➾ # ⚓ DeSmog ☛ McDonald’s_Leads_Lobbying_Offensive_Against_Laws to_Reduce_Packaging_Waste_in_Europe⠀⇛ McDonald’s is at the forefront of a campaign against new laws to reduce packaging waste in the EU, in what has been described by some insiders as the largest-scale lobbying effort they have ever witnessed in the European Parliament.  The fast food chain, alongside a number packaging producers and trade associations, wrote to European policymakers at the end of April, demanding a pause to the legislation, which would champion reusable packaging in Europe. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘It’s_bad_news’:_Unexpected_Melting_of Greenland_Glacier_Could_Double_Sea-Level_Rise_Projections⠀⇛ A glacier in the north of Greenland is melting faster and in a different way than scientists previously thought, and this has troubling implications for the future speed of global sea- level rise. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘Worrying’:_Vietnam_and_Laos_Hit_Record- High_Temps_Amid_Ongoing_Heatwave⠀⇛ Temperature records were shattered across Southeast Asia this past weekend as tens of millions of people throughout the region continue to endure a weekslong heatwave intensified by the fossil fuel- driven climate emergency. # ⚓ Project Censored ☛ Demanding_Accountability_From_Chevron with_Steven_Donzinger_and_the_Struggle_of_Frontline_Community Journalists_with_Matilda_Bliss_and_Veronica_Coit_–_The Project_Censored_Show⠀⇛ The Official Project Censored Show Demanding Accountability From Chevron with Steven Donzinger and the Struggle of Frontline Community Journalists with Matilda Bliss and Veronica Coit # § Energy/Transportation⠀➾ # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ FTX_Founder_Sam_Bankman- Fried_Seeks_Dismissal_of_Indictment⠀⇛ FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a dismissal of criminal charges against him, saying prosecutors have improperly turned civil and regulatory issues into federal crimes # ⚓ H2 View ☛ Government_legislations_have_‘set_the stage’_for_hydrogen_industry_players,_says_Barker⠀⇛ At H2 View’s 2023 Renewables and Ecosystem Snap Summit, Christopher Barker, Managing Partner at Hyve1, told the viewers that hydrogen businesses now have the opportunity the ‘set the stage’ through the introduction of new legislations. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Battery_Factories_Are_Driving Chinese_Investment_in_Europe⠀⇛ Although China is investing less in Europe overall, Chinese battery producers are building factories to meet the demands of the region’s growing need for electric vehicles. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ The_People_and_Planet_Subsidizing_the Private_Jets_of_the_Ultra-Rich⠀⇛ The past two years have been a bonanza for private aviation. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ 44_Lawmakers_‘Sound_the_Alarm’_on Threat_of_LNG_Expansion⠀⇛ More than 40 U.S. lawmakers signed a letter Monday to “sound the alarm” on the recent expansion of liquefied natural gas infrastructure and capacity and call on the Biden administration to give “greater scrutiny” to the LNG supply chain from wellhead to shipping overseas. # § Wildlife/Nature⠀➾ # ⚓ The Revelator ☛ Making_Shift_Happen:_Momentum_Grows for_New_Thinking_About_River_Restoration ⠀⇛ # ⚓ The Straits Times ☛ Japan’s_secret_to_$300_winter mangoes:_A_farmer_tricks_the_fruit⠀⇛ He uses two natural resources to grow mangoes – snow and onsen hot springs. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ ‘We_Were_Gobsmacked’:_Giant_Study Reveals_Why_Moss_Is_Vital_For_The_Planet⠀⇛ An amazing organism. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Giant_Heat_Plumes_Deep_in_Earth Revealed:_The_Fires_That_Ignite_Diamond_Eruptions⠀⇛ We never knew the source. # § Overpopulation⠀➾ # ⚓ New York Times ☛ ‘Catastrophic’_Congo_Flooding_Kills More_Than_400_People⠀⇛ Days after the flooding began, survivors are still pulling victims from the rubble and mud, and thousands have been left homeless. More rain is likely in the coming days. o § Finance⠀➾ # ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ The_canopy_walkway_without_a_canopy, built_from_EU_funds⠀⇛ # ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ Tourism_already_booming_in_Greece_and Croatia,_while_Hungary_still_reeling_from_Covid⠀⇛ # ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ 4_US_Banks_Crash_in_2_Months:_Banking_Crisis Explained_by_Economist_Michael_Hudson⠀⇛ Economist Michael Hudson discusses the collapse of four US banks in two months, giant JP Morgan Chase taking over First Republic Bank, and how government regulators are in bed with the bankers. # ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Media_Circus:_leaks_galore_as_a_Labor government_Budget_surplus_looms⠀⇛ Federal Budget this evening will likely be an anti- climax. At least as far as good news is concerned such as the first surplus in years. The leaks have been coming thick and fast as is political custom. Callum Foote reports before he descends into the hollow vaults of the Budget lockup this afternoon. Looks like everyone got their share of the leaks, from the ABC to Sky News. Each frontbencher also had their time in the sun over the last month, flying around Australia carrying “announceables”. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Biden_Can_‘Absolutely’_Invoke_14th Amendment_Over_Debt_Ceiling,_Says_Raskin⠀⇛ As congressional leaders prepare for a Tuesday meeting at the White House, Congressman Jamie Raskin, a constitutional scholar, affirmed Sunday that if GOP lawmakers won’t raise the debt ceiling without major spending cuts, President Joe Biden can invoke the 14th Amendment to keep borrowing and avert a catastrophic first-ever U.S. default. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Singapore_Firms_Scramble_to Soften_Blow_of_Soaring_Rent_Costs⠀⇛ # ⚓ Quartz ☛ A_sustainable_fuel_startup_founder_is_accused_of embezzling_millions_to_buy_sports_cars_and_other_luxuries⠀⇛ Bryan Sherbacow, the founder and former CEO of sustainable aviation fuel company Alder Fuels, was charged in a multimillion-dollar embezzlement scheme by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday (May 5). # ⚓ Quartz ☛ Stock_ownership_in_America_is_still_less_common than_it_was_in_the_dot-com_bubble⠀⇛ Prior to 2008, the majority of Americans, up to 63% in 2002, owned stocks. That all changed during the Great Recession, when stock ownership plummeted. And then it fell some more. The lowest year for stock ownership was five years after the recession, in 2013, when 52% of Americans owned stock. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ China_Exports_up_8.5%_in_April in_Unexpected_Climb⠀⇛ Chinese exports grew in April by 8.5% to $295.4 billion compared with a year earlier, despite weakening global demand o § AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics⠀➾ # ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Even_The_People_Who_Were_Eager_To_Pay_Elon_Musk $8/Month_Are_Cancelling_Their_Blue_Subscriptions⠀⇛ It remains kind of shocking just how badly Elon Musk has screwed up Twitter. He drove away somewhere between 40% and 70% of the advertisers on the site before he took over. And the advertisers have been pretty blunt that the problem is that Elon Musk himself is a real liability. He’s made advertising on Twitter a brand risk. Hell, he’s actually made just using Twitter a brand risk. # ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ Former_US_ambassador_to_Hungary_is lobbying_Trump_to_hire_Orbán’s_elusive_strategist⠀⇛ # ⚓ Insight Hungary ☛ “We_will_absolutely_win,”_Trump_tells CPAC_Hungary_crowd⠀⇛ Far-right figures from both sides of the Atlantic have gathered in Budapest this week for the second time at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Hungary is the only European country hosting the event so far. The second day of CPAC Hungary kicked off on Friday in Budapest with a surprise video message from former US President Donald Trump. Trump praised far-right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and called him a “tremendous man, a tremendous leader”. This year he closed his virtual speech a message to the conservative crows: “Keep up the fight, and never waiver in defense of our freedom and our civilization. We have the communists globalists and in retreat and as long as we press confidently ahead, we will absolutely win. We are winning now and we will close it out.” The first day of the event featured Orban as the keynote speaker who last year won his fourth consecutive term. Orban said the reason CPAC comes to Budapest is that “Hungary is an incubator where the conservative policies of the future are being tested.”  The nationalist prime minister likened liberalism to a “virus” that “targets the most vulnerable part of the Western world: nations.” The Hungarian President also mentioned the war in Ukraine briefly saying he is sure if Trump would still be president there would be “no war in Ukraine and Europe”. # ⚓ The Nation ☛ Lauren_Boebert_Spitting_Bullets⠀⇛ # ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Creative:_Finnish_Newspaper_Has_‘Counter-Strike: Global_Offensive’_Custom_Map_Made_To_Deliver_News_To_Russians About_The_War⠀⇛ When Putin decided to show the world that his government is so wildly incompetent that it turned what was supposed to be a weeks long takeover of Ukraine into a prolonged conflict in which Russian victory of any kind is very much an open question, he also attempted to keep the truth from reaching Russians. Russia took all kinds of steps in this quest, including putting demands on internet and social media sites to stop fact checking government assertions, as well as making it illegal to publish any “false” information about the war. I couldn’t possibly make those scare-quote marks big enough, so unburdened is the Russian government with anything resembling credibility. And so some news organizations complied. Some shut down. Many foreign outlets around the world found their content blocked in Russia. # ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Sixth_Circuit_Reverses_Conviction_For_Man_Talked Into_Criminal_Acts_By_Undercover_FBI_Agents⠀⇛ BE THE TERRORISM YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Chilean_Right-Wing_Wins_Control_of_Council Tasked_With_Writing_New_Constitution⠀⇛ In another defeat for Chilean President Gabriel Boric and his fellow leftists, the country’s right- wing parties on Sunday won a majority of seats on a 50-member commission tasked with rewriting the constitution imposed more than 40 years ago by Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship. # ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ Should_Sen._Feinstein_Resign?_Why_Aren’t Media,_Colleagues_Talking_Openly_About_Mental_Competence?⠀⇛ We look at the question of whether Senator Dianne Feinstein, who is on the Judiciary Committee, should resign due to mental deterioration, and how the media has failed to fully address the issue, with longtime Supreme Court reporter Dahlia Lithwick. As a result of Feinstein’s current condition, “we’re not getting judges confirmed at rates that we need to see,” Lithwick says. This should lead to “soul-searching above and beyond competency to say, ‘How am I hampering this institution from doing the essential work of government?’” # ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ Can_Anyone_Hold_Justice_Clarence_Thomas_to Account_for_Secret_Dealings_with_Billionaire_GOP_Megadonor?⠀⇛ We speak with longtime Supreme Court reporter Dahlia Lithwick about the mounting evidence of apparent financial impropriety by the court’s conservatives. ProPublica recently reported that Republican billionaire Harlan Crow paid two years of private school tuition for Clarence Thomas’s grandnephew — payments that Thomas did not include on his annual financial disclosures. This comes after previous reporting revealed Crow also paid money to Thomas and his relatives in an undisclosed real estate deal, and that Thomas accepted luxury travel from Crow virtually every year for decades, while failing to follow a federal law that requires him to publicly report most gifts. Meanwhile, The Washington Post reports conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo arranged for Thomas’s wife, Ginni Thomas, to be paid at least $80,000 for consulting work over a decade ago and asked that the payments not specify Ginni Thomas’s name in any paperwork. Thomas later cast the deciding vote in a 5-4 ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965, in a case supported by Leo and his conservative legal network. “Members of the Senate are beginning to understand that it is going to be incumbent on them to step in and issue some ethics rules or demand that the court issue ethics rules for itself,” says Lithwick, who covers the courts and the law for Slate and hosts the podcast Amicus. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Uzbek_leader_Shavkat_Mirziyoyev_uses_power obtained_in_last_week’s_referendum_to_call_snap_presidential election_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Uzbekistan will hold a snap presidential election on July 9, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced Monday, just one week after constitutional amendments that reset his term count to zero passed in a referendum. # ⚓ France24 ☛ Senegalese_court_hands_six-month_suspended sentence_to_opposition_leader⠀⇛ A Senegalese court on Monday handed opposition figure Ousmane Sonko a six-month suspended sentence in an appeal of a defamation case that could jeopardise his run for president next year. o § Censorship/Free Speech⠀➾ # ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ After_seven_months,_Hungarian_textbook that_infuriated_Ukrainians_still_not_rewritten⠀⇛ # ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ Hong_Kong_ice_hockey_body_to_face punishment_by_top_sporting_federation_over_anthem_blunder, official_says⠀⇛ The Hong Kong government will ask the city’s top sporting committee to punish the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association (HKIHA) for failing to “thoroughly follow” national anthem guidelines which led to an anthem mix-up at a recent international match, the city’s sports minister has said. # ⚓ The Nation ☛ Ron_DeSantis’s_Anti-Trans_Agenda_Exiles_Dwyane Wade,_NBA_Superstar_and_Loving_Father⠀⇛ It is the media silence that hurts the most. Retired Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union have been loving and supportive parent to their trans teenage daughter, Zaya. They have shown the public the doting normality of caring for a trans child. # ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Court_Dumps_Lawsuit_Alleging_The_Government Forced_Amazon_To_Stop_Promoting_An_Anti-vaxxer’s_Book⠀⇛ The internet has revolutionized communications, sales, and information distribution, and has enabled historic levels of porn consumption. These are all unequivocally good things. (Fight me.) What it has also done is revolutionize court precedent. # ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ The_Coronation_Not_Seen_on_TV:_Anti- Monarchists_Arrested;_Slavery_&_Colonization_Reparations Demanded⠀⇛ Police in England arrested at least 52 people Saturday around the coronation of King Charles, including numerous anti-monarchy activists who say they were detained before they even started protesting. Charles and his wife Camilla were crowned king and queen in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey that is expected to cost over £100 million, or about $125 million USD, taking place against the backdrop of a severe cost-of- living crisis in the U.K. Despite growing disinterest in the monarchy, criticism of the institution has been very “muted” in the mainstream U.K. media, says Priya Gopal, Cambridge professor and author of Insurgent Empire: Anticolonial Resistance and British Dissent. “The media and the police are colluding in essentially suppressing criticism of the monarchy and what has been going on around the coronation,” she says. o § Freedom of Information / Freedom of the Press⠀➾ # ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ Brazilian_President_Lula_da_Silva_Calls_for Freedom_For_Julian_Assange⠀⇛ ‘The press, which defends freedom of the press, does nothing to free this citizen.’ o § Civil Rights/Policing⠀➾ # ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ Hong_Kong_ex-official_compares district_councillors_to_migrant_domestic_workers,_says_they could_be_fired_if_disobedient⠀⇛ Hong Kong’s District Councillors have been compared to the city’s migrant domestic workers by a former government official, who said he often used the analogy to say that district-level administrators could be fired if they did not obey their employers’ orders. # ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Writers’_Strike_Freezes ‘Handmaid’s_Tale,’_‘Game_of_Thrones’_Spinoff⠀⇛ # ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ Sister_Helen_Prejean_on_Richard_Glossip’s Stay_of_Execution:_I_Believe_He_Will_Walk_Out_a_Free_Man⠀⇛ Oklahoma death row prisoner Richard Glossip’s execution was stayed by the Supreme Court on Friday, marking the ninth time he had an execution date put on hold. Glossip has maintained his innocence throughout his 25 years of incarceration; his accuser has previously attempted to recant his testimony. In an unprecedented move earlier this month, Oklahoma’s Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a joint motion with Glossip’s defense team to halt his May 18 execution, saying he did not receive a fair trial. For more, we are joined in Oklahoma City by Sister Helen Prejean, one of the world’s most well-known anti-death penalty activists and Richard Glossip’s spiritual adviser, who says she is hopeful the Supreme Court’s intervention will mark the end of Glossip’s legal battles. “I believe Richard’s going to walk out a free man,” says Prejean. She is the author of Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty and River of Fire: My Spiritual Journey. # ⚓ The Straits Times ☛ More_support_for_same-sex_marriages, dual_surnames_among_Japan’s_electorate⠀⇛ 60% were in favour for married couples to have dual surnames, while 50% supported same-sex marriages.  # ⚓ At_least_122_workers_killed_on_the_job_in_April⠀⇛ The highest number of work-related deaths were recorded in the construction, accommodation and transportation sectors. # ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ The_Troubling_Case_of_Richard_Glossip:_After Unprecedented_Bipartisan_Support,_Supreme_Court_Blocks_His Ninth_Execution_Date⠀⇛ Glossip’s execution date was set for May 18, despite requests from Oklahoma’s Republican attorney general to vacate Glossip’s conviction. # ⚓ The Nation ☛ How_Racist_Car_Dealers_KO’d_Joe_Louis⠀⇛ It’s 1948, and Joe Louis is ready to quit boxing. He has been heavyweight champion for more than a decade, longer than any fighter before him. After carrying a near-messianic burden, he gets in touch with Henry Ford II himself to see if he can open a car dealership in Chicago. # ⚓ The Nation ☛ The_Anarchism_of_the_Catholic_Worker⠀⇛ Simone Weil House is a century-old arts-and-crafts bungalow with cheerful red siding located in Portland, Ore. The house is on a large corner lot in the city’s historically Black, rapidly gentrifying Northeast neighborhood.1 Outside, a hand-drawn chalkboard on the front porch invites strangers and friends to community dinners on Wednesday nights. In the front yard, a free fridge and clothing closet signal a commitment to mutual aid. In the backyard of the double lot, housing-insecure guests live in three tiny homes. Inside is a revolution.2 # ⚓ The Nation ☛ Santiago_Amigorena’s_Novel_of_the_Shoah_and Latin_America⠀⇛ Holocaust literature at its core is inevitably Eurocentric, yet when seen globally, its geographic scope is stunning. In Latin America, for instance, a vigorous fount of memoirs, fiction, poetry, and drama has emerged over the last half-century examining the experiences and reverberations of the Shoah. For example, the Argentine journalist Jacobo Timerman’s celebrated autobiography, Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number, describes scenes of torture in which military officers proudly tell Timerman that the persecution of Jewish dissidents in Argentina during the Dirty War should be seen as an extension of the “final solution” to the Southern Hemisphere. An array of novelists and poets have explored the lives of Holocaust survivors and their descendants in Chile, Cuba, and Venezuela after the liberation of Auschwitz and other extermination camps. José Emilio Pacheco’s novel Morirás lejos, which remains untranslated into English, tells of a survivor who spots a former Nazi in his Mexican neighborhood. Jorge Volpi’s best-selling In Search of Klingsor is about Allied scientists racing against Hitler to make the first atomic bomb, while Roberto Bolaño’s Nazi Literature in the Americas offers a Borgesian encyclopedia of invented fascist writers. # ⚓ The Nation ☛ AI_and_the_Hollywood_Writers’_Strike⠀⇛ “I was just thinking what an interesting concept it is to eliminate the writer from the artistic process,” says Griffin Mill, the fictional studio executive in Robert Altman and Michael Tolkin’s 1992 satirical thriller, The Player. Tim Robbins, who plays Mill, delivers the line wistfully, imagining a Hollywood without all the creative mess of dealing with creative people. Mill, who might be the chairman of a streaming platform today (or ex- chairman, after a sexting scandal involving an employee he could not murder), and his real-life counterparts, are on the cusp of that dream. # ⚓ The Nation ☛ Jeffrey_Epstein,_Harvard_Man⠀⇛ The late Jeffrey Epstein was a college dropout with a spotty educational history who remade himself as a habitué of Ivy League schools, with a particularly close connection to Harvard. This was not the biggest deception in Epstein’s squalid life, but his closeness to the most prestigious precincts of academia offers an important window into the workings of the American elite.1 # ⚓ Pro Publica ☛ Inside_30_Years_of_Kenny_Hansmire’s_Troubled Businesses⠀⇛ Over the past quarter-century, former NFL player Kenny Hansmire has leaned on government officials across the country to grow the National Child Identification Program. The Texas-based company sells kits that it claims help track down missing kids. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ The_Real_‘Right_Wing_Death_Squad’_Is_the Cowardly_Republican_Party⠀⇛ Steven Spainhouer’s son worked at one of the stores in the Allen, Texas shopping mall chosen by America’s most recent mass shooter (as of Saturday: there were seven this weekend). # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ I_Was_Arrested_for_Blockading_Florida_Gov Ron_DeSantis’s_Office⠀⇛ Last Thursday, I spent my night in Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s office, singing and linking arms with to my fellow Floridians – who are Dream Defenders, members of Florida Rising, Showing Up for Racial Justice, and others- before police officers peeled us from each other and booked us into the local jail. # ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Texas_GOP’s_Top_Anti-Groomer_Crusader Resigns_Over_Sexual_Misconduct_With_Teenage_Aide⠀⇛ Republican State Rep. Bryan Slaton of Texas resigned his seat Monday in order to avoid a public expulsion hearing after an investigation determined one of the party’s loudest voices promoting the baseless threat of “groomers” in the LGBTQ+ community had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old member of his staff that included furnishing her with alcohol. # ⚓ Shadowproof ☛ Die_Jim_Crow_Records_Releases_New_Music_From Hip-Hop_Artist_Wrongfully_Convicted_And_Imprisoned_For_25 Years⠀⇛ Die Jim Crow Records, the first record company to work exclusively with musicians impacted by the United States prison system, has collaborated with another formerly incarcerated artist named EL BENTLY 448.Wrongfully convicted, EL BENTLY 448, who is also known as Leon Benson, spent 25 years in an Indiana prison. Ten of those years were spent in solitary confinement. He was released on March 8, 2023, after he was exonerated.Shadowproof is honored to debut “Innocent,” a hip-hop track from Leon’s forthcoming EP that will be available on June 26. (Another track, “Mugabe,” was shared on April 26.)Leon told Shadowproof, “I was innocent, but I wasn’t an innocent person.” He recorded the track to explore this idea of being innocent, but born guilty.“You’re innocent born guilty if you’re born a different gender than somebody, if you’re born to a particular racial group, if you’re born in a particular time, in a particular location, in a particular economic status, or under a particular religion or culture,” Leon described.Leon added, “If you look at it, nobody had a choice of coming to the world. So when you come into the world, we are already made guilty by the powers that be in our life.”The lyrics for the track are autobiographical in the first verse. The second verse questions those who may believe that they are somehow more innocent than anyone who has been incarcerated.Leon wrote the track in 2012 while he was in solitary confinement. He hoped the track would help him bring awareness to his case so that he could be exonerated.As Leon recalled, he took that solitary cell that was meant for sensory deprivation, a “torture chamber,” and he transformed it into “a university, a place that I had to heal, learn, [and] grow.”“That’s where I got over a lot of anger because it was a place that I knew was meant for me to smother in, and even go crazy,” Leon shared.Fury Young founded Die Jim Crow in 2013. In 2014, Fury connected with Leon after an activist named Zulay Velasquez shared an announcement on the Facebook group for the Innocence Network that indicated Die Jim Crow was looking for artists. “I’d never heard from someone in prison directly before (via cell phone) so we had a long uninterrupted conversation a couple hours later,” Fury shared. “We instantly hit it off, bonding about certain philosophy shit and world history. Then we continued to build!”  The Indiana Department of Corrections denied Die Jim Crow access to record music with Leon at least twice. So Leon found a way that he could record without them while he was in prison. # ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ Amid_Growing_Anti-Immigrant_Hate,_8_Killed as_Driver_Plows_Into_Group_Near_Migrant_Shelter_in_Texas⠀⇛ We get an update from South Texas, where eight people were killed and at least 10 more injured Sunday in Brownsville after a driver rammed his SUV into a group of people near a shelter for migrants. The incident comes just days before the Trump-era Title 42 policy is set to expire and more migrants are expected to seek asylum at the southern U.S. border. “I can only describe it as a hate crime. It was motivated by hate,” Jennifer Harbury, a longtime human rights lawyer and activist with the Angry Tias and Abuelas, says of the car-ramming attack. She also talks about the history of U.S. interventions in Central America that destabilized the region. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Feminist_Antiwar_Resistance_wins_2023_Aachen_Peace Prize_—_Meduza⠀⇛ The Russian political movement Feminist Antiwar Resistance (FAR), along with Israel’s Human Rights Defenders Fund, has won the 2023 Aachen Peace Prize # ⚓ Meduza ☛ ‘We_got_married_to_visit_each_other_in_prison’ Svetlana_Petriychuk_has_been_jailed_for_her_play_about Russian_women_who_convert_to_radical_Islam._Her_husband, theater_director_Yury_Shekhvatov,_spoke_to_Meduza_the_day after_her_arrest._—_Meduza⠀⇛ Svetlana Petriychuk’s documentary play, “Finist the Bright Falcon,” won a prestigious Golden Mask award in recognition of its powerful portrayal of a whole class of Russian women: “Maryushkas,” as they’re referred to in the play, are women who chose to convert to radical Islam and move to Syria, later finding themselves in trouble with the Russian law. Last week, Petriychuk was arrested while trying to leave the country, and is now being prosecuted for “justification of terrorism” in a play that, in reality, dissects radicalization as a social problem. On the same day, May 4, theater director Zhenya Berkovich, who directed an award-winning production of “Finist the Bright Falcon,” was also taken into custody in connection with the play, which the authorities present as a specimen of illegal terrorist propaganda. Petriychuk’s husband, theater director Yury Shekhvatov, spoke to Meduza about why Svetlana’s arrest did not come as a surprise — but still took the couple off guard. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ British_Defense_Ministry:_Occupied_Donetsk_region facing_growing_water_shortage_—_Meduza⠀⇛ In its daily intelligence update on Tuesday, the British Defense Ministry said that the Russian- occupied territories in eastern Ukraine are experiencing a worsening water shortage. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Russian_missile_strike_destroys_Red_Cross humanitarian_aid_stocks_near_Odesa_—_Meduza⠀⇛ In Odesa, a Russian missile strike destroyed a Red Cross of Ukraine warehouse, the humanitarian organization reports. # ⚓ Meduza ☛ Belgorod_governor_reports_massive_shelling_attacks that_injured_5_in_Shebekino_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Five people have been injured in today’s shelling attacks on Shebekino, a town in Russia’s Belgorod region. Three of them had to be hospitalized, Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov wrote on his Telegram channel. o § Digital Restrictions (DRM)⠀➾ # ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Microsoft_Wisely_Gets_On_The_Right_Side_Of History_And_‘Right_To_Repair’ [Ed: Microsoft is a bunch of criminals. They just realised this is a losing battle for them, so the criminals might as well plead guilty.]⠀⇛ Microsoft has apparently realized that it’s just good business sense to get itself on the right side of history, and the right side of the growing “right to repair movement.” The company has increasingly been urging lawmakers to support the Washington State Fair Repair Act, which would ensure that consumers and indie repair shops have the parts, tools, and documentation to repair their own gear. o § Monopolies⠀➾ # ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ Monopolies_Cause_Inflation,_While_Fed_Chairman Powell_Blames_Workers⠀⇛ As American monopolies fix prices higher and higher, the Federal Reserve bizarrely has concluded that employment is to blame for inflation. For months, Fed chairman Jerome Powell has increased interest rates in the hopes of throwing workers out in the street and thus supposedly reducing prices. # § Trademarks⠀➾ # ⚓ TTAB Blog ☛ Precedential_No._14:_TTAB_Dismisses RAPUNZEL_Opposition:_Professor_Failed_to_Prove Entitlement_to_a_Cause_of_Action⠀⇛ Unsurprisingly, the Board dismissed Professor Rebecca Curtin’s opposition to registration of the mark RAPUNZEL for dolls and toy figures, finding that Curtin, as a mere consumer of fairytale-themed products, failed to prove her entitlement to a statutory cause of action. The Board addressed this single, threshold question: “[I]s Opposer Rebecca Curtin, as a purchaser of goods bearing the challenged mark, entitled to oppose the mark’s registration under Section 13 of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1063, when she alleges the proposed mark is both invalid and the subject of a fraudulent application?” The Board said no. Rebecca_Curtin_v,_United Trademark_Holdings,_Inc., 2023 USPQ2d 535 (TTAB  2023) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Michael B. Adlin). # § Copyrights⠀➾ # ⚓ Digital Music News ☛ Adidas_Has_$1.3_Billion_Worth_of Unsold_Yeezy_Shoes_—_‘Options_Are_Narrowing’⠀⇛ Going on six months after its acrimonious split with rapper Kanye West, Adidas is still sitting on a mountain of Yeezy merch. A $1.3 billion mountain, by some estimates. # ⚓ Yahoo News ☛ AMC_Networks_U.S._Ad_Revenue_Drops_20 Percent,_Streaming_Subs_Fall_to_11.5M⠀⇛ AMC Networks, the company behind such cable channel brands as AMC, IFC and Sundance TV, as well as such streaming services as AMC+, Acorn TV and Shudder, said its streaming subscribers dropped by around 300,000 to 11.5 million as of the end of the first quarter. # ⚓ Torrent Freak ☛ Court_Overrules_Subscribers’ Objections_in_ISP_Piracy_Liability_Lawsuit⠀⇛ As part of an ongoing piracy liability lawsuit, Internet provider Grande must share the personal details of 125 subscribers with a group of filmmakers. Several subscribers had filed objections and denied any wrongdoing. However, the Texas federal court concludes that they may be able to offer key evidence, while noting that their privacy is adequately protected. # ⚓ Torrent Freak ☛ Poking_Nintendo:_Why_the_‘Lockpick’ DMCA_Blitz_Should_Surprise_Absolutely_No_One⠀⇛ Hacking software and hardware, to achieve functionality that was never intended, can be fun and rewarding. When motivation is directly linked to restrictions perceived as unnecessary or unfair, that can lead to moral justification. That’s understandable in some cases, but when a company like Nintendo counters by targeting a tool like Lockpick, that’s not surprising; it’s inevitable. # ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Ed_Sheeran,_Once_Again,_Demonstrates_How Modern_Copyright_Is_Destroying,_Rather_Than_Helping Musicians⠀⇛ To hear the recording industry tell the story, copyright is the only thing protecting musicians from poverty and despair. Of course, that’s always been a myth. Copyright was designed to benefit the middlemen and gatekeepers, such as the record labels, over the artists themselves. That’s why the labels have a long history of never paying artists. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 7884 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 05.09.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Gemini_Links_09/05/2023:_Personal_Stuff_and_Proportional_Coding⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 5:38 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * GNU/Linux o Personal o Technical # Internet/Gemini # Programming * § GNU/Linux⠀➾ o § Personal⠀➾ # ⚓ Re:_JeanG3nie:_I’d_rather_be_Ferrari_than_Ford⠀⇛ For me it’s liking bare fingers on acoustic guitar strings, attempting to hit higher vocal notes through 62-year-old vocal chords that might have encounters one cigarette too many the night before. It’s ftp’ing files I’d vim’d to a gemini account instead of typing into either a textarea or a javascript-mediated equivalent. # ⚓ Growing_in_the_Wrong_Places⠀⇛ The city that I live in used to be a steel production town, it has since morphed into a hybrid college town and regular small city, but the scars are still here. An environmental survey of a pond near my house revealed that the only way to clean it would be to either cover the whole thing over and forget it existed, or dig out >6 feet of contaminated sludge from the floor of the pond. There isn’t 0 green-space in the city, but there is at least a 3:1 ratio of abandoned parking lots to flora. Nature within the city is often seen as a problem that needs to be overcome, rather than a harmonious relationship. In spite of this, small plants jut through cracks in the sidewalk made by the roots of trees. Squirrels use the power lines in lieu of dense forests, and geese inhabit the parks in droves, daring anybody to challenge their authority. # ⚓ Ne-an-nes!⠀⇛ Yesterday I sang the Liturgy in Byzantine chant at another church than the one I usually attend. It was stressful (I was protopsaltis and it was my first rodeo at that particular klḗros), but ultimately it was a good experience. I really enjoyed improvizing during the Anaphora, the Cherubic Hymn, and the communion hymn. The 2 other chanters were good isokratḗs and I appreciated their help in pointing me to the right hymns for the day and filling in the places I was unsure on. The weather has been beautiful, and spring is finally here. It’s pretty warm here most days, sometimes even getting to 75℉. I’ve been playing koi-koi with my family and a solitaire matching game outside using a hanafuda deck I recently bought. It’s pretty fun. # ⚓ virginia_woolf,_between_the_acts⠀⇛ There had always been lilies there, self-sown from wind-dropped seed, floating red and white on the green plates of their leaves. Water, for hundreds of years, had silted down into the hollow, and lay there four or five feet deep over a black cushion of mud. [...] Life, the history of the world, and all individual histories present themselves to us as a series of events, in other words of brief and dramatic acts. A battle, an encounter between statesmen, an important speech, a crucial letter are instants in history. I remember a night near Bahia, when I was enveloped in a firework display of phosphorescent fireflies; their pale lights glowed, went out, shone again, all without piercing the night with any true illumination. So it is with events; beyond their glow, darkness prevails. # ⚓ 🔤SpellBinding:_EFIYTVS_Wordo:_XEROX⠀⇛ o § Technical⠀➾ # § Internet/Gemini⠀➾ # ⚓ Ad-hoc_served_gemini_file⠀⇛ This file is being served by a bit of nonsense /bin/sh. It uses ncat(1), part of the nmap package, to listen on the right port and wrap the connection using my letsencrypt key. xq came up with the idea and the core server code for an experiment he’s running for Kristall. I stole it to make this silly thing. # ⚓ 2023_Week_16/17/18:_Status_and_Photos⠀⇛ The last few weeks have been dominated by two things: work and moving. At my job, we are engaged in a large upgrade project that takes up almost all of my time each day. In the evenings, I have been helping to pack, move and unpack dozens of boxes and bins. These tasks have left me very little time to engage in Gemini. Compounding the issue has been my recent trouble with our ISP. Not only did I post nothing onto my capsule for a week, but the capsule itself was unavailable for the same period. I’m so glad that issue has finally been taken care of. # § Programming⠀➾ # ⚓ Proportional_Coding⠀⇛ We are told—correctly—that readability of code is of primary importance in large codebases. And yet, most programmers miss a simple trick that can greatly boost readability. You might have guessed it from the title: use a proportional font. =============================================================================== * Gemini_(Primer) links can be opened using Gemini_software. It’s like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter. ╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛ ¶ Lines in total: 8068 ➮ Generation completed at 02:44, i.e. 55 seconds to (re)generate ⟲