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schestowitz[TR2] | "Hear hear !! | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | They aren’t your friends. Now there’s nothing wrong with being cordial however I have existing family and friends . | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | On a general level I have no animosity to anyone at work. But that’s my limit | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | They don’t need to know my personal life | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | If I get RA’d I’ll give them what they need in reference to tasks but working late hours and going into the office ? eff that | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | 3 hours ago by Anonymous | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Post ID: @bn+1k4ah0dwy | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | +3 | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | @ax | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | This is what we call a useful post and a good dude!!!! | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | 4 hours ago by Anonymous | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Post ID: @bf+1k4ah0dwy | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | +11 | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | @b2 | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | I learned a long time ago that you have almost no real friends at work. I had disappointment after disappointment, so it's not even personal, fake people abound. | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | That doesn't reflect on you one bit, but on them. | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Perhaps another reason why this change (as much as it may s_ u-k at first) it will be a good change for you. | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | You'll see! | Sep 05 03:01 |
schestowitz[TR2] | " | Sep 05 03:01 |
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schestowitz[TR2] | "Bill Gates’ 48-year-old Microsoft 6502 BASIC goes open source" | Sep 05 08:53 |
schestowitz[TR2] | x https://www.tomshardware.com/software/bill-gates-48-year-old-microsoft-6502-basic-goes-open-source | Sep 05 08:53 |
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.tomshardware.com | Bill Gates’ 48-year-old Microsoft 6502 BASIC goes open source | Tom's Hardware | Sep 05 08:53 | |
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schestowitz[TR2] | Good news for us and for the birds: | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Dear Roy Schestowitz, | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > *MAN/81511 - Complaint - Environmental Crimes - Roy Schestowitz* | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Thank you for your complaint which we received on 04/09/2025. | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Your complaint is being dealt with at the first stage of the Council's | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Complaints Procedure | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > <https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/200025/complaints_comments_and_questions/7715/complaints_and_feedback/4>. | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Please be aware we are currently facing an unprecedented amount of | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > contact into our Team and as such, we need to be realistic about the | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > timeframe by which we can provide you with a response. Whilst we would | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > usually strive to provide you with an answer to your complaint within 10 | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > working days, due to the current demand, we have amended this timescale | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > to 15 working days. More complex complaints may take up to 20 working | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > days. | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > You will be contacted again if for any reason we cannot meet this | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > deadline. In the meantime, if you have any queries about your complaint, | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > please reply to this email directly and we shall be in touch. | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > I hope this matter will soon be resolved to your satisfaction and I | Sep 05 11:32 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > would like to thank you for bringing it to our attention. | Sep 05 11:32 |
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.manchester.gov.uk | How we deal with complaints | Complaints and feedback | Manchester City Council | Sep 05 11:32 | |
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schestowitz[TR2] | > Hello, | Sep 05 13:22 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > You will need to contact Manchester City Council | Sep 05 13:22 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 13:22 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Kind regards, | Sep 05 13:22 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 13:22 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Neekheel | Sep 05 13:22 |
schestowitz[TR2] | I did, and today they got back to me with a complaint ID: MAN/81511 | Sep 05 13:22 |
schestowitz[TR2] | I am the complainant and you are the respondent. | Sep 05 13:22 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Br, | Sep 05 13:22 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Good afternoon,> Good afternoon, | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Thank you for your email. | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > I am unable to read all the contents in this email. | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > What is it you need our help with?. | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Kind regards, | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Anna | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Thank you for your email. | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > I am unable to read all the contents in this email. | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > What is it you need our help with?. | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Kind regards, | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | > Anna | Sep 05 13:38 |
schestowitz[TR2] | <li> | Sep 05 13:46 |
schestowitz[TR2] | <h5><a href="https://linuxiac.com/how-to-upgrade-to-linux-mint-22-2-from-mint-22-1/">How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 22.2 from Mint 22.1</a></h5> | Sep 05 13:46 |
schestowitz[TR2] | <blockquote> | Sep 05 13:46 |
schestowitz[TR2] | <p>Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” is now out, so I’m sure many of you are eager to upgrade from 22.1 “Xia” to take advantage of all the new version has to offer, including the Cinnamon 6.4.8 desktop environment, fingerprint authentication support, and more. I’ll say this—you’ve come to the right place. </p> | Sep 05 13:46 |
schestowitz[TR2] | </blockquote> | Sep 05 13:46 |
schestowitz[TR2] | </li> | Sep 05 13:46 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Sep 05 13:46 | |
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-linuxiac.com | How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 22.2 from Mint 22.1 | Sep 05 13:46 | |
schestowitz[TR2] | <li> | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | <h5><a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linux-mint-22-2-zara-released-with-native-fingerprint-support-also-has-a-new-syncing-sticky-note-system">Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ released with native fingerprint support – also has a new syncing sticky note system</a></h5> | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | <blockquote> | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | <p>Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ was released today. This updated version of one of the most popular Linux flavors doesn’t offer a revolution, but it delivers long-term support (to 2029), and there are plenty of tweaks for comfort and polish. For example, there is now native support for fingerprint biometrics as well as welcome improvements to Sticky Notes, theming, and the software update man | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | ager. </p> | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | </blockquote> | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | </li> | Sep 05 13:47 |
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.tomshardware.com | Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ released with native fingerprint support – also has a new syncing sticky note system | Tom's Hardware | Sep 05 13:47 | |
schestowitz[TR2] | <li> | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | <h5><a href="https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/04/linux_lite_76/">Linux Lite 7.6 keeps it simple, shiny, and mostly slim</a></h5> | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | <blockquote> | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | <p>Linux Lite 7.6 leaves the core Ubuntu 24.04.3 OS largely untouched, but selectively updates the supplied software collection. With good documentation, lots of helpful tweaks, and blissfully free of both Snap and Flatpak, there's a lot to like. </p> | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | </blockquote> | Sep 05 13:47 |
schestowitz[TR2] | </li> | Sep 05 13:47 |
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.theregister.com | Linux Lite 7.6 keeps it simple, shiny, and mostly slim • The Register | Sep 05 13:47 | |
schestowitz[TR2] | "Yes, that's Wright the buffoon. | Sep 05 14:13 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Client Zero for AI is nothing but another pie in the sky joke. Going nowhere but sure makes a lot of noise. Much ado about nothing." | Sep 05 14:13 |
schestowitz[TR2] | https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k491ywg1 | Sep 05 14:13 |
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schestowitz[TR2] | https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k4bqt806 | Sep 05 14:15 |
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schestowitz[TR2] | "The best way to describe India is when a man of resources marries a gold digger. She delivers a service of convenience (not even value) for as long as the man sticks around, but has nothing of real value herself, other than maybe (kind of) look good on the surface for a while until you see there's nothing substantial to support it. You take the make up of and there comes the surprise. | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | No, we do not need 600,000 Chinese students and it was a mistake to think we do. Universities in the US need to be reformed, they need to serve a purpose, which is to educate people to be good citizens based on American founding values, good workers and good human beings. Stop teaching them useless subjects and careers, stop the indoctrination. Be selective with who we allow to teach our kids, such as these weird professors (foreig | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | n and not). I met a bunch of them that are literally nuts. | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | AK is ending IBM and blatantly moving things to India. He's doing it in front of our eyes and nobody seems to tell him, "hey, wait a minute... and now you also dismantle Red Hat, which costed us $34b 5-6 years ago and you said you can totally make it a success?" | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | 1 hour ago by Anonymous | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | Reply | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Post ID: @bz+1k4bqt806 | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | -3 | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Trump is going to turn the USA into a smouldering ash heap. | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Companies are figuring this out and will eventually jump to be China / India run. | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Russia is just a joke though and eventually China will smush it like a bug. | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Welcome to the new world order. | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | The real fun starts, though, when China takes over Taiwan. | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | 3 hours ago by Anonymous | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | | 15 reactions (+6/-9) | Reply | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Post ID: @bg+1k4bqt806 | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | +7 | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | @OP Consider India as "a friend of convenience" only. They want US jobs but give little or nothing of value in return, except some good looking Powerpoint presentations. Let Modi and Alvind create their own jobs in India and see how that works - they call it self reliance, don't they ? H1B visas are nothing but a scam to take jobs and money from the US and move them to India. It's all about greed and more greed brought to you by Mc | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Kinsey and IBM. Time to stop the H1B traffic. | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Same goes for China - why do we need 600,000 students from that country unless someone in the White house is getting kickbacks ? | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | " | Sep 05 14:16 |
schestowitz[TR2] | https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k4ah0dwy | Sep 05 14:17 |
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schestowitz[TR2] | " | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | over 25 years, US | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | 1 hour ago by Anonymous | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | | no reactions | Reply | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Post ID: @e4+1k4ah0dwy | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | 0 | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | What @ak said below needs repeating. Your next job will come from reaching out to your network of people you worked with in the past not applying to jobs on LI. At least 80% of those jobs posted on LI are fake jobs to satisfy government H1B/PERM regulations that require companies to provide proof they couldn't find an American, they have NO INTENT of actually hiring anyone. | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | 1 hour ago by Anonymous | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | | no reactions | Reply | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Post ID: @e3+1k4ah0dwy | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | +6 | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Be aware of signing up for LinkedIn Premium for your job search - once you sign up, they make it very difficult for you to cancel the service - their hook is the one month free. Some might find it useful, but I know of a few who did not. It is just another way to get money out of your pocket at a time, when you might not be able to take on extra monthly expenses. | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Your mileage will vary... | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | There are a lot of resume type scams out there - they are cleverly disguised to tell you that your resume is not good enough and they can do a better job. Avoid them like the plague. Lensa is one of the worst. | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Given the number of people out of work and looking for jobs, networking is likely the best way to look for new jobs. The online job sites - Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor are flooded with job applicants right now. The ATS (Applicant Tracking System) system doesn't work too well. That's what happens when the US gives the best jobs to India without considering the consequences. The immigration system needs a thorough shake-up and a clea | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | n-up. | Sep 05 14:17 |
schestowitz[TR2] | " | Sep 05 14:17 |
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schestowitz[TR2] | "Sorry, Trump ends up like Wile E Coyote (Super Genius). | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Alvind is in the same mould. | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | 16 minutes ago by Anonymous | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | | no reactions | Reply | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Post ID: @ck+1k4bqt806 | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | +3 | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | IBM is not pulling out of India | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Alvind wants his cheap docile labor and he wants Wall Street to reward him | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | 1 hour ago by Anonymous | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | | 3 reactions (+3/-0) | Reply | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Post ID: @cd+1k4bqt806 | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | +4 | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Levy additional corporate taxes on US companies based on Indian workforce numbers | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | 1 hour ago by Anonymous | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Post ID: @cc+1k4bqt806 | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | +1 | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | @bg | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | Trump wishes he was like Xi Jinping, but ends up being Daffy Duck. | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | " | Sep 05 16:27 |
schestowitz[TR2] | https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k4bqt806 | Sep 05 16:27 |
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schestowitz[TR2] | http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/09/no-claim-interpretation-summersaults.html?showComment=1756977890518#c4368939732318722034 | Sep 05 18:34 |
schestowitz[TR2] | "If I included a reference to non-patent literature, it was merely to show how you are misrepresenting the work of the EPO and its boards, and even misinterpreting the EPC. Non-patent literature and patent monopoly literature cannot be dealt with separately when it comes to assessing" | Sep 05 18:34 |
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-ipkitten.blogspot.com | No claim interpretation summersaults for the EPO (T 2027/23) - The IPKat | Sep 05 18:34 | |
schestowitz[TR2] | https://www.coffeeforums.co.uk/threads/re-using-filter-papers.19738/ | Sep 05 19:39 |
schestowitz[TR2] | first one always tastes best | Sep 05 19:39 |
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.coffeeforums.co.uk | Re-using filter papers? | Coffee Forums | Sep 05 19:39 | |
schestowitz[TR2] | https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k4ah0dwy | Sep 05 21:06 |
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schestowitz[TR2] | "that really SU-KS they are taking you out after 25 yrs in the US which means you are in your 40s or 50s. If you were customer facing many ex IBM people went on to have decades long success working at IBM business partners. I guess you do not want to share what brand/product org etc which is understandable. I was laid off at age 50 and got reseated for another 14 yrs. Terrible just about every job req from IBM in print etc mentions | Sep 05 21:06 |
schestowitz[TR2] | early career recent college grades and never has any pictures of white males over 40. It is intentional, illegal and immoral with mgrs quietly off the record being told you have to hire based on race, gender, s-x, age, skin color, etc. Short term you face some pain and worry etc. Mid to long term you will be so much better and happier getting out of there. It is the absolute worst dumpster fire to be in right now." | Sep 05 21:06 |
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