𝕿𝖊𝖈𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖘 Bulletin for Thursday, March 30, 2023 ┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅┅ Generated Fri 31 Mar 02:41:31 BST 2023 Created by Dr. Roy Schestowitz (𝚛𝚘𝚢 (at) 𝚜𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚣 (dot) 𝚌𝚘𝚖) Full hyperlinks for navigation omitted but are fully available in the originals The corresponding HTML versions are at 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔.𝒐𝒓𝒈 Latest in 𝒉𝒕𝒕𝒑://𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔.𝒐𝒓𝒈/𝒕𝒙𝒕 and older bulletins can be found at 𝒉𝒕𝒕𝒑://𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔.𝒐𝒓𝒈/𝒕𝒙𝒕-𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 Full IPFS index in 𝒉𝒕𝒕𝒑://𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔.𝒐𝒓𝒈/𝒊𝒑𝒇𝒔 and as plain text in 𝒉𝒕𝒕𝒑://𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔.𝒐𝒓𝒈/𝒊𝒑𝒇𝒔/𝒕𝒙𝒕 Gemini index for the day: gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/03/30/ ╒═══════════════════ 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐒 ════════════════════════════════════╕ Previous bulletins in IPFS (past 21 days, in chronological order): QmTnP1v6aNW8jPiP313cczEQzowVU296XrZF1vCi6gg1ut QmVDk4dXfD9JPo1QiTV9SpsutJMfVEb4NNy1853V89W2NY QmauXJ4hm2B8vmLvTEieLQ9UvxciHtFKGxLJtQ2T8Fwo5Z QmW59BBAcJp9ZDTu1b9GbvHKPUGfo653wEiJtfQdxmEU8W QmVBWP1XyYrgiEM5MtCsaAytnbkitrsRFUTzhSgjw36gYN QmVASZRXkc3QcYipcVb7qCKuwVoj9ZQrNVYZx7nQ2RPD94 QmZ1N4Vu26u6CCCsKi27LVN42xJsBjGYE2xb1iRyPmuNqc QmUUYcWLk17SXhvNzycR7MpECHasi3J8t7VwM6z61dv2nu QmaqjhzvekN5WBAZaYzr8Ucqunzwi6SteXSx86yMNoVSdE QmVAyUDY1iWf4k82n58GPxWfdrRqQTnHSjtuTttFsnydYx QmeRe31Nm7EfUFp5BxGk2dZMjnuxLERAkHyreVL6meDH84 QmQeFJQZ3HkPF4nR4UnfSSDua2yuQG5R4xeL62uWkCNiCG QmYeqndJUEciynuvEFZb11F6xnYuspBohuERc9a9tu5gS2 QmUXUNDJQ5vi3kbs4mHpxvBEWZJbck83nNtAVMi4wJsEQ6 QmcUpvsckHPM5NPUPS6gA9ce5ym1pVc19LKaPD7q1uMf74 QmTUTyUW7xR71QVYrTQEx8WemNeazwLzEfFVgqJrMjeR1c QmQSDbMx49Qp1evxonhU6ywRqyMxJV692GP9fytMjANAK6 QmS6fwEQ3Yvttg3ziCQJcGBP3t9mEXoo8WNzghRGVcQGX8 QmWHLxvHKRKrcrbjLpzpBTTGh859JgSQJuo7AHVpAUWV7x QmWm4edZaVvNMuBZzAa4oDApS61pFXU7zhe1rpSBqcntdr QmUrwP7MBt8inhtUu4Mvpm1u98tHfeRdavasm4yZqHa9Hf ╒═══════════════════ 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐗 ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⦿ [Meme] Waiting for Standard Life to Deal With Pension Fraud | Techrights ⦿ [Meme] Too Many Fake European Patents? So Start Fake European Courts for Patents. | Techrights ⦿ IRC Proceedings: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | Techrights ⦿ Translating the Lies of António Campinos (EPO) | Techrights ⦿ Sirius is Britain’s Most Respected and Best Established Open Source Business, According to Sirius Itself, So Why Defraud the Staff? | Techrights ⦿ Former Staff of Sirius Open Source Responds to Revelations About the Company’s Crimes | Techrights ⦿ Thomas Magenheim-Hörmann in RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland About Declining Quality and Declining Validity of European Patents (for EPO and Illegal Kangaroo Courts) | Techrights ䷼ Bulletin articles (as HTML) to comment on (requires login): http://techrights.org/2023/03/30/dealing-with-pension-fraud/#comments http://techrights.org/2023/03/30/fake-eu-courts-for-patents/#comments http://techrights.org/2023/03/30/irc-log-290323/#comments http://techrights.org/2023/03/30/lies-of-antonio-campinos/#comments http://techrights.org/2023/03/30/most-respected-fraud/#comments 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🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇January,_February,_March,_April;_Maybe_they_facilitated_it⦈_ Summary: The crimes of Sirius_‘Open_Source’ were concealed with the authoritative name of Standard Life, combined with official papers from Standard Life itself; why does Standard Life drag_its_heels_when_questioned about_this_matter_since_the_start_of_this_year? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⣴⡿⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢻⡟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⠀⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤⣤ 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🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇António_Campinos_and_Klaus_Grabinski:_Madame,_don't_mind_us starting_kangaroo_courts⦈_ Summary: António_Campinos, who sent EPO money to Belarus, insists that the EPO is doing well; nothing could be further from the truth and EPO corruption is actively threatening the EU (or its legitimacy) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⠻⡿⣦⡀⠈⠻⢿⡿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠏⠀⣠⣾⡿⠋⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠻⢿⣦⡀⠀⠙⢮⡻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠟⠁⣠⣾⡿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⠛⠶⠀⠀⠁⠊⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⠛⢛⠛⠛⠛⠛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣛⣁⣤⣾⠟⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣶⣄⡀⣀⣀⣀⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣴⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⣶⡄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣗⢳⣾⣿⣷⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⣀⢀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠿⠿⠿⡿⢿⠿⠿⠿⠿⣿⠿⢿⠿⢿⠿⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⡤⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢰⣿⣿⣿⣽⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣀⣈⣀⣃⣘⣀⣀⣀⣀⢻⣀⣀⣀⣀⣸⣇⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣡⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⡄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⠋⠋⠛⠙⠋⢹⡏⢙⠉⣟⠙⡍⡍⠋⠙⡍⡏⠙⠙⠙⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠄⠀⠀ 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Another terrible liar, whose English isn’t that good (their native tongue is French), said the above. Our remarks below, preceded by timestamps: 0:06: Yes, Tony, global uncertainty like “tactical” nukes being deployed to Belarus, which you at the EPO funded. When the general public found out that the EPO had worked with and paid Belarus you just started shouting out the “F” word at staff! Like a true grown-up… 0:11: Tell us more about inventors, Tony. What did you invent? 0:17: A “record number of applications” when you openly advertise lenience and expansion of scope, e.g. “Hey Hi” (AI, software patents in new clothing) 0:25: “Up 2.5%” after a year of lockdowns 0:30: I count Europe (a continent) like a country to make it sound good when only 1 in 3 applications in the ‘European’ Patent Office is in fact European (in origin) 0:35: Growth in requests for monopolies (inside and across Europe) comes from outside Europe, so the ‘European’ Patent Office is increasingly granting European monopolies to firms that are not European 0:43 I measure “growth” in China in terms of %, year-to-year, because in relative terms (relative to the whole) not many patent applications come from China 0:50: I cannot tell the difference between patents (monopolies) and inventions, but I never invented anything, so I just read this script regardless 1:00: At 50 (not yet!) I celebrate “tremendous growth” when the number of employees is in fact decreasing, as does the calibre 1:11: I compare the present to the early 1970s to make it seem like an incredible growth (national patent offices had existed already and there was no EU) 1:20: I don’t say “software patents”, I just use some other words 1:30: I say “double-digit growth” when measuring only how many monopolies the EPO granted (lenience, pressure on examiners to meet “quotas” and “targets”), nothing economic and nothing to do with national patent offices, foreign patent offices etc. 1:37: This is 1contradicted by what Campinos said earlier because over time fewer and fewer patent applicants (relative to the whole) are European 1:40: 60% of the top 10 applicants are not European (and about 66% of the applications are not European either) 1:52: “Computer technology” does not sound like “software patents,” right? 2:00: I cannot even pronounce “sustainable” (at least I don’t say it like I say “focus”; that always, consistently sounds like “fuck yous”) 2:10 Now I read out the greenwashing part of the script they gave me because patents save the planet!! 2:50 I’ve just spent about a minute (20% of the talk) greenwashing, so let’s talk about “inclusive” 2:52 Monopolies are about social justice and helping women… or something 3:10 Now I pretend that the EPO is good for SMEs. After all, 80% of the applications come from large international businesses, so let’s twist the statistics a little… 3:17: “SMARTER FUTURE”… let’s start with some buzzwords now. Wow, “fourth industrial revolution!” Amazing stuff!! Also habitual cover for software patents… 3:32: Yes, “digital technologies” just means software patents 3:37: “Computer technology”… yes, software patents again. Up 11% in one year! 3:48: Inclusive and sustainable. We’re back to marketing… 3:53: A patent system that is a) illegal b) unconstitutional c) harmful to Europe d) initiated in violation of several conventions e) damaging to the EU’s legitimacy, i.e. a risk to the union 4:00: The “first of June” is in “just a few weeks” (9 is “few”) 4:09: First European Patent with “unitary effect” might be one of hundreds of thousands of European Patents that are legally invalid and, once challenged in court, the entire system will simply crash down because it’s illegal and was never tested in a high court before 4:20: I keep lying about how a system stacked against SMEs is in fact good for Europe because I’m backed by UPC lobbyists 4:35: I mention “US and China” as role models for Europe even though those are countries, not a collection of dozens of countries with many different cultures, languages etc. 4:39: “Game changer for innovation in Europe” is a lie. It’s game changer for litigation in Europe (more lawsuits and bigger lawsuits with vastly higher fees). ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 507 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at http://techrights.org/2023/03/30/most-respected-fraud/#comments Gemini version at gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/03/30/most-respected-fraud/ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 03.30.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Sirius_is_Britain’s_Most_Respected_and_Best_Established_Open_Source_Business, According_to_Sirius_Itself,_So_Why_Defraud_the_Staff?⠀✐ Posted in Deception, Finance, Fraud, Free/Libre_Software at 4:14 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz Video_download_link | md5sum Victims of Open Source Charlatans Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 4.0 http://techrights.org/videos/sirius-victims-speak-out.webm Summary: Following today's_part about the crimes of Sirius_‘Open_Source’ another video seemed to be well overdue (those installments used to be daily); the video above explains to relevance to Techrights and how workers feel about being cheated by a company that presents itself as “Open Source” even to some of the highest and most prestigious public institutions in the UK ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 545 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at http://techrights.org/2023/03/30/reactions-to-sirius-crimes/#comments Gemini version at gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/03/30/reactions-to-sirius-crimes/ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 03.30.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Former_Staff_of_Sirius_Open_Source_Responds_to_Revelations_About_the Company’s_Crimes⠀✐ Posted in Deception, Finance, Fraud, Free/Libre_Software at 1:20 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz Previously/context: 1. Sirius_‘Open_Source’_and_the_Money_Missing_From_the_Pension 2. Sirius_Finished 3. Sirius_‘Open_Source’_Pensiongate:_An_Introduction 4. When_the_Pension_Vanishes 5. Sirius_‘Open_Source’_Pensiongate_(Sirius_Financial_Crisis):_Company_May Have_Squandered/Plundered_the_Pensions_of_Many_People 6. Sirius_‘Open_Source’_Pensiongate:_Pension_Providers_That_Repeatedly_Lie to_the_Clients_and_Don’t_Respond_to_Messages 7. NOW:_Pensions_Lies_to_Its_Customers_and_Protects_Abusers 8. Sirius_‘Open_Source’_Pensiongate:_It’s_Beginning_to_Look_Like_a_Criminal Matter_and_Sirius_is_in_Serious_Trouble 9. Sirius_‘Open_Source’_Pensiongate:_A_Long_Story_Merits_Many_Videos 10. An_Update_on_Sirius_‘Open_Source’_Pensiongate:_It’s_Looking_Worse_Than Ever Summary: Crimes committed by the company that I left months ago are coming to light; today we share some reactions from other former staff (without naming anybody) TODAY we take a look at the nature of the crimes of Sirius_‘Open_Source’, what pension providers are saying, and what former colleagues say about the company upon realising that it is corrupt (spoiler: some aren’t even surprised). We shall start with the pension providers, with focus on Standard Life (the other provider has not even responded yet!) as about 6 hours after I_complained about_it (and made this_meme) Standard Life contacted me by E-mail to say: (days late already) Dear Dr Schestowitz Thank you for your email. We are carefully considering the concerns you have raised. I’m sorry if the time this is taking is frustrating for you, but we believe it is appropriate given the situation. I will be in touch with you again as soon as possible. Yours sincerely ███████████ ██████████ Complaint Consultant This does not say anything concrete. It has been like this since March 7th and we’re soon in April. Sirius is running out of clients, i.e. out of revenue stream. How long must one wait? When it comes to Standard Life, the interactions over the telephone go back to January. Why does this take so long to progress? What does that tell us about the pensions/financial sector (Standard Life is a giant in this sector)? About a month ago I said to the company, Sirius: “I spoke to numerous managers at Standard Life for 3 months. They reached the conclusion that myself and colleagues never had any money deposited there — money taken for “Pension” off of our salary, as per the payslips for 5+ years. This suggests pension fraud and an actual crime. I assume, moreover, that [wife] (as Director and spouse) was fully aware of this. In the name of journalistic integrity I must first ask you if this is patently false — a chance for you to comment in your defence. A lack of reply can be interpreted as implicit admission of guilt.” “To paraphrase what you said in a call back in November, “it doesn’t look good.”” “The company is totally unable to defend itself, but will enforcement and prosecution follow?”There has been no response since. None. They know they’re guilty. Days later I wrote to say: “You did not respond. I assume you have nothing to say in your defense. My E-mails to [CEO] are bouncing, so I assume he wants nothing to do with the company anymore. A month ago you failed to provide a physical address for the company. Now it is moreover headless (the CEO left). [PA] is still based in the UK and E-mails to her are not bouncing, so I will assume she is best point of contact.” Still no response. The company is totally unable to defend itself, but will enforcement and prosecution follow? If not, the same people can commit the same crimes again, without any consequences. Are we living in a state of anarchy where businesses and managers can defraud staff and then just refuse to even communicate? Are we living in a state of affairs where pension providers and police can just look the other way, even when presented with hard evidence of the crimes? “You are choosing not to reply,” I said to them. “It does not improve matters. For neither of you. [PA] was fully aware of what had gone on because: 1) colleagues asked her about this pension (even years ago) and she did not get back with an answer. 2) she was at the company in the years of that pension scheme and she was involved in what seems to be deliberate embezzlement of funds, along with both [wife] and you.” So at least 3 people in management are legally liable. Two of them are still in England, whereas one is ‘in hiding’ in the US. Hiding in some basement with a rib shirt on. “So at least 3 people in management are legally liable. Two of them are still in England, whereas one is in hiding in the US.”When will authorities do something on this matter? How many hours on the phone are required for action? How many E-mails? So far we’re talking about 30 E-mails and 6 hours over the telephone. That’s just counting my own role, not colleagues’. “I’ve already proceeded to legal consultation on this,” I told them. “If I receive no reply by Monday, we (myself and others who are impacted; I spoke to a lot of former staff) shall escalate and potentially file a class action lawsuit, pressing charges along criminal lines (possible extradition after warrant of arrest). The pension provider is also on the case, at the managers’ level. They’re very unhappy about what happened.” This was a while ago. Notice the ultimatum: “You need to correct what has happened and we’re still open to a settlement/compromise to avoid another escalation (after Monday, 13th of March).” Days passed since it first became clear that the company had committed a crime. The CEO vanished (left abruptly) and then deleted any connection he ever had with the company. Even a_few_days after the 13th of March. The company also finally (belatedly) removed_us_from_its_pages. There must be a bit of a panic, knowing they engaged in fraud for over 5 years and are finally being investigated for it. “Days passed since it first became clear that the company had committed a crime. The CEO vanished (left abruptly) and then deleted any connection he ever had with the company.”“Our money was embezzled,” I told other victims. “[wife], [husband] and [PA] knew what they were doing. They never paid to Standard Life the money they specified in our payslips (management at Standard Life told me this). We need to sue the company while it still exists to hold them accountable. Some lawyers would agree to do this for a percent of the money awarded rather than per hour spent. Will you join us? I spoke to a lot of past staff.” Depending on the outcome of the investigations (yes, plural), we’ll proceed sensibly. If the company cannot pay for its crimes, the pension provider/ s will. One other victim noted: “Have you got any details confirming it was embezzled [...] Shouldn’t we be able to make a claim against Standard Life / the IFA for never notifying us money was transferred or wasn’t being paid?” “If the company cannot pay for its crimes, the pension provider/s will.”I still have everything on record (audio) and full names of two managers I spoke to. It’s rather well documented, not just what I made public. I am no expert when it comes to pension-related laws, but the other victim may be right. It may be possible to hold the pension provider accountable too. They never ever contacted us. So anyway, the pension series might turn out to (at least!) have some educational value; all this time-wasting will turn into “making a point” at a time when people don’t trust financial institutions anyway. It might also become a class action lawsuit, in case stolen money can still be recovered (we’re taking about potentially 50,000 pounds or a lot more; it’s hard to assess until we know all the victims). Having been in touch with other potential victims, it seems clear they’re rather disturbed by the discovery and very sympathetic towards other colleagues. Been a long time since we last spoke in some cases, but they’re still around and they still recall the Sirius pension. “I left Sirius a few months ago and the CEO left days ago,” I told them. “Turns out the company plundered people’s old pensions (2011), so this likely affects you as an employee.” Back then we didn’t yet have it confirmed that the company committed_crimes, but it seemed clear it was being verified and soon validated. I asked: “Did you have a pension with the company at the time? A bunch of us are grouping, as the company apparently committed a crime.” “Having been in touch with other potential victims, it seems clear they’re rather disturbed by the discovery and very sympathetic towards other colleagues.”For the sake of privacy/confidentiality, I won’t name anybody here. But their responses are telling. One of them said: “It has indeed been a long time! How are things with you? I’m still working remotely: turns out it’s a thing now :)” Yes, working from home is definitely a thing now. Some of us still do that. “I didn’t have a pension with Sirius,” a former colleague told me, as “I was only there [redacted] months or so and never got it arranged – but if they raided your pensions you definitely should chase it up. Good luck with your case!” My wife and I both left when the company had gone rogue. I will continue to chase the pension’gate’ even if just to show how pension providers respond to such matters. Spending so much time on the telephone over 3 months is indicative of institutional failure far broader than Sirius itself. “I’m shocked (although not totally surprised) to hear that,” another former colleague told me. “Are you talking about [boss]? I hadn’t realized they’d moved to America…” “A lot of workers were so ‘ad hoc’ that they didn’t realise what was going on. Even their alleged “pension” was basically a fraud.”They didn’t. He’s hiding there after taking some cash from the Gates_slush_fund (under an NDA!) while tricking all staff to sign an employment contract they never saw before, joining a shell valued at one pound without being properly informed. This in itself is very likely illegal, as we noted here before. The former colleague told me: “I didn’t have a pension (nor even an employment contract!) so don’t have any skin in this game but keep me posted on how you get on.” So even back then the company had staff with no “employment contract!” “Sorry to hear that!” said another former colleague. “I honestly don’t remember. I’m currently traveling, but will check my docs and let you know tomorrow! Thanks for the heads up…” A lot of workers were so ‘ad hoc’ that they didn’t realise what was going on. Even their alleged “pension” was basically a fraud. We’ll keep abreast of any updates and publish them as deemed suitable. █ ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 812 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════╕ (ℹ) Images, hyperlinks and comments at http://techrights.org/2023/03/30/redaktionsnetzwerk-epo/#comments Gemini version at gemini://gemini.techrights.org/2023/03/30/redaktionsnetzwerk-epo/ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 03.30.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Thomas_Magenheim-Hörmann_in_RedaktionsNetzwerk_Deutschland_About_Declining Quality_and_Declining_Validity_of_European_Patents_(for_EPO_and_Illegal Kangaroo_Courts)⠀✐ Posted in Deception, Europe, Patents at 7:17 pm by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴_🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽_⦇Thomas_Magenheim-Hörmann_in_RedaktionsNetzwerk_Deutschland⦈_ Summary: Companies are not celebrating the “production line” culture fostered by EPO management, which is neither qualified for the job nor wants to adhere to the law (it's_intentionally_inflating_a_bubble) Days ago the EPO delivered its annual “results” propaganda and released a video of a figurine-like António_Campinos talking to the camera (clearly not qualified for this job), telling a bunch of lies like Benoît_Battistelli used to do, misusing statistics to promote European_software_patents (typical buzzwords) and pretend the EPO had been doing well. The propaganda was of course propagated instantly to patent extremists’ platforms like Watchtroll and JUVE. However, some in German media [1, 2] are more sceptical, so the EPO’s staff union retained_copied_of_the_printed_versions and moreover released translations of an article published by Thomas Magenheim-Hörmann 3 days ago. His articles about the EPO go_a_long_way_back (he’s no stranger to the issues) and his_latest was translated_as_follows_into_English (there are other languages): RND – RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland Corporations voice sharp criticism § Quarrel about the European Patent Office: Is examination becoming increasingly lax?⠀➾ The authority puts mass before class and increasingly examines patent applications sloppily. An industry initiative criticises this. A patent examiner at the office unpacks anonymously. Munich. The European Patent Office (EPO) in Munich is presenting a record balance sheet. Exactly 193,460 applications for inventions were received there in 2022, an increase of 2.5 percent and thus more than ever before. Green technologies in particular are being registered, says Antonio Campinos. “The continuing upswing in this field is helping to advance the energy transition,” explains the EPO boss. At the national level, China stands out with a good 15 per cent increase to 19,041 applications, making it the number four patent power. German inventors, in second place globally behind the USA, on the other hand, are weakening statistically with a drop of almost 5 per cent to 24,684 applications for protection. That could cause concern – or you have a view of things like Beat Weibel. He is head of patents at Siemens. His company ranks sixth worldwide in last year’s EPO company statistics with 1,735 applications and is thus Germany’s most active. “It’s not about applying for as many patents as possible, but as good ones as possible,” he explains his philosophy. EPO’s is a different one. “Everything there seems to be geared towards granting a patent quickly and as efficiently as possible,” Weibel criticises. Initiative calls for more quality and transparency in patent granting It is not an isolated view. Last autumn, the Industry Patent Quality Charter (IPQC) was founded, to which 19 other signatories such as Bayer and Deutsche Telekom or Nokia, Vodafone and Qualcomm belong. They demand a change of course from the EPO and a return to quality and transparency in patent research and patent granting. Many patent attorneys, as evidenced by blog entries, as well as the Federation of German Industries (BDI) have joined the concentrated industry criticism. “Excellent initiative, much appreciated,” says BDI head Siegfried Russwurm in praise of the IPQC. The quality of patents is decisive for their value and legal validity. EPO critics see evidence of declining examination quality at the office. From 2015 to 2021, the grant rate for patent applications rose from 61.5 to over 70 per cent, the IPQC determined with the help of the BDI. This means that examiners are granting more and more patents than they are rejecting them. What is growing in parallel is the revocation rate, from 41 to 46 percent. Those who challenge a granted epa patent are increasingly successful, which often jeopardises investments based on these patents. ===================================================================== “Together with their own experience, this seems to the IPQC members to be a good indication that a comprehensive examination of patents is apparently no longer sufficiently possible,” concludes Weibel and sees this as the result of a practice that emphasises throughput. It does not fit in with Siemens’ own experience with patent specifications. “Especially in the digital world, it is becoming increasingly difficult to understand and patent inventions,” says Weibel. That’s why in-house patent attorneys are taking longer and longer to draft patents, while EPO examiners have less and less time. “A gap is opening up,” criticises the manager. Auditor unpacks: “There is pressure for us to produce more and more”. There is pressure for us to produce more and more, so the quality goes down,” he says, wishing to remain anonymous. Criticism from the staff is not welcome at the office and has so far been “completely ignored”. In 2015, he had three days to examine a patent. “Now it’s less than two days,” he reveals. A points system, which is decisive for promotion and thus better pay, promotes the granting of patents. Rejections have to be justified in detail and those affected have to be invited for a discussion. This costs time in which one cannot examine and collect points. “We have to close our eyes and grant patents in case of doubt,” complains the patent examiner. In February, representatives of Epa and IPQC met for the first time to talk. The EPO has denied the accusations, reports Weibel, and believes he knows why the office is relying on more and more patents in a shorter time. It can cost up to 10,000 euros for an applicant to turn an invention into a patent. More patents increase the Office’s income, which benefits the 39 European countries that support it financially. Patent statistics As in previous years, the USA leads the European Patent Office’s national ranking of applications in 2022, ahead of Germany, Japan and China. But the trends are very different. Inventors from the USA filed a good 48,000 patents, 3 percent more than their German colleagues, who filed 24,684, almost 5 percent fewer. Japanese inventors stagnated at a good 21,500 applications. The largest increase came from China, with a rise of over 15 per cent to a good 19,000 IP applications. Among the 25 largest patent nations, the decline was strongest in Germany. At the company level, Siemens is the most innovative German corporation with 1,735 applications in the previous year, ahead of BASF with 1,401 patent applications and Bosch with 1,214. On a global scale, however, the controversial Chinese corporation Huawei dominates with over 4,500 patent applications, followed by LG from South Korea and Qualcomm from the USA. On a global scale, Siemens is in sixth place, BASF in eighth and Bosch in eleventh. The fields of technology with the highest number of applications are digital communication and medical technology, each with around 16,000 requests for protection. “But it is also about innovation in European industry,” says Weibel. This is especially true for the European Unitary Patent, which will come into force in June. ===================================================================== Maximising revenues should not be the main focus, the Siemens patent chief warns. If the EPO does not change course, his company will increasingly apply to national patent offices such as the German or the US patent office. They are more responsive to their own needs. The EPO, on the other hand, served more Asian companies that rely on mass instead of class. Particularly applications from the patent boom country China are not of a noticeably lower quality than those of Western companies, counters the EPO. Fewer applications from Germany are due to the fact that typical German inventor domains such as mechanical engineering or combustion technology are generally no longer growth areas and German inventors do not have as much to offer in highly innovative areas such as digital communication. For the time being, EPO does not want to comment on the IPQC’s accusations and refers to ongoing talks. A new meeting between industry and the office is planned for April or May. It could redefine the relationship between the Office and its Western customers. 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Originally developed by Adobe in 1992, it has become a world standard. # ⚓ nixCraft ☛ nvtop_–_Awesome_Linux_task_monitor_for_NVIDIA, AMD_&_Intel_GPUs⠀⇛ o § Instructionals/Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ A_beginner’s_guide_to_installing_and_using Tilda_Terminal_on_Ubuntu⠀⇛ Tired of navigating your Ubuntu terminal through multiple windows? Tilda Terminal is here to help. Our beginner’s guide will take you through the easy installation process and show you how to use Tilda Terminal for seamless terminal access and navigation # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ The_guide_to_installing_and_using_Pop!_OS_on_a virtual_machine⠀⇛ If you’re curious about Pop!_OS but don’t want to commit to a full install, running it on a virtual machine is a great option. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll show you how to install and use Pop!_OS on a virtual machine. # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ Guake_Terminal:_A_Quake-inspired_Drop-down Terminal⠀⇛ Guake Terminal is a drop-down terminal that is inspired by the famous terminal used in Quake. It is a simple and easy-to-use terminal that can be used to execute commands, edit files, and more. In this guide, we will show you how to install and use Guake Terminal on Ubuntu. # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ How_to_jump_between_Tmux_Buffers_like_a_Pro⠀⇛ In this guide, we’ll show you how to master Tmux buffers and efficiently navigate between them. With our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you’ll be able to boost your productivity and take your terminal workflow to the next level. So, let’s get started and unlock the full potential of Tmux! # ⚓ FOSSLinux ☛ How_to_customize_the_look_and_feel_of_Pop!_OS with_GNOME_Tweaks⠀⇛ Are you looking to add a personal touch to your Pop!_OS experience? With the GNOME Tweak Tool, you can customize your desktop and make it truly your own. Whether you want to change your wallpaper, adjust your fonts, or customize your icons, this beginner’s guide will show you how to get started. # ⚓ Red Hat Official ☛ Automate_Fedora_IoT_configuration_on_a Raspberry_Pi_4_with_Ansible⠀⇛ Create an Ansible playbook that sets the hostname, adds a new user, layers additional packages, and more on your Fedora IoT-based Raspberry Pi. # ⚓ TecMint ☛ Have_You_Tried_Virtualbox_Unattended_Guest_OS Install?⠀⇛ Recently, I updated my VirtualBox installation to version 7.0.0, I noticed some nice updates on the graphical user interface (GUI). # ⚓ TecAdmin ☛ Apt_Upgrade_vs_Apt_Dist-upgrade:_The_Key Differences⠀⇛ The Advanced Package Tool (APT) is a powerful package management system used in Debian, Ubuntu, and their derivatives. # ⚓ TecAdmin ☛ Apt_Update_vs_Apt_Upgrade:_Decoding_the_Key Differences⠀⇛ Linux-based systems, such as Debian, Ubuntu, and their derivatives, utilize the Advanced Package Tool (APT) for package management. # ⚓ TecAdmin ☛ Apt_Remove_vs_Apt_Autoremove_vs_Apt_Purge:_Key Differences⠀⇛ Managing packages on Linux-based systems can be a complex task, especially when it comes to uninstalling software. Debian, Ubuntu, and their derivatives utilize the Advanced Package Tool (APT) for package management, offering various commands for different uninstallation scenarios. # ⚓ TecAdmin ☛ Using_the_Apt_Package_Manager_on_Debian-based Systems⠀⇛ Package management is an essential component of modern operating systems, and Ubuntu and Debian are no exceptions. These Linux-based systems rely on a powerful package manager called Advanced Packaging Tool (APT) to manage software installation, upgrades, and removal. Apt is a command-line utility that simplifies the process of finding, installing, and maintaining software packages. # ⚓ TecAdmin ☛ Apt_configuration_file_options_/etc/apt/ apt.conf⠀⇛ The Apt package manager is a powerful tool for managing software packages in Ubuntu and Debian. It allows you to search for, install, upgrade, and remove packages, as well as manage package dependencies and repositories. # ⚓ nixCraft ☛ How_to_remove_orphaned_unused_packages_in_Arch Linux⠀⇛ Arch Linux uses pacman command to add or remove packages. It is a package management utility that tracks installed packages on Arch. So when you uninstall or remove packages, some dependencies are left behind, taking up disk space. In this quick tutorial, I will explain how to remove ALL orphaned packages installed as a dependency and no longer required by any package on Arch Linux. * § Leftovers⠀➾ o § Science⠀➾ # ⚓ France24 ☛ Astronomers_discover_ultramassive_black_hole using_new_technique⠀⇛ One of the largest black holes ever recorded has been discovered using a new technique that could spot thousands more of the insatiable celestial monsters in the coming years, according to astronomers. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ One_of_The_Biggest_Black_Holes_Ever Detected_Is_Actually_Bigger_Than_We_Thought⠀⇛ A true monster. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Long_Covid_Brain_Changes_Mirror_Those_of Chronic_Fatigue,_Brain_Scans_Reveal⠀⇛ The oldest parts of the brain are impacted. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ You’re_Probably_Reading_Body_Language_All Wrong._Here’s_What_an_Expert_Suggests⠀⇛ It’s not an exact science. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Beetles_Hydrate_by_Drinking_Through_Their Butt_Holes._Here’s_How_They_Do_It⠀⇛ Don’t try this at home. o § Education⠀➾ # ⚓ Eight_Danish_parties_resist_government’s_university reform⠀⇛ Eight of parliament’s twelve political parties have urged the government to stop plans to reform higher education, which would see around half of all Master’s degrees shortened to one-year programmes. # ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ 14_Hong_Kong_teachers_convicted_of criminal_offences_disqualified_in_2022,_nearly_triple_that_of previous_year⠀⇛ The number of Hong Kong teachers convicted of criminal offences disqualified by the Education Bureau (EDB) has close to tripled in the past year. o § Hardware⠀➾ # ⚓ Tom’s Hardware ☛ Micron_Loses_$2.312_Billion_as_Demand_for DRAM_and_3D_NAND_Nosedives⠀⇛ Micron will further cut investments and reduce workforce due to short-term 3D NAND and DRAM demand uncertainties. # ⚓ Tom’s Hardware ☛ U.S._Government_Will_Support_Domestic_PCB Manufacturing⠀⇛ U.S. government will spend $50 million to support domestic PCB and advanced packaging facilities. # ⚓ Stacey on IoT ☛ It’s_time_for_a_smart_home_spring_clean, y’all! [Ed: For dumb tenants]⠀⇛ Last week, I had three different batteries on my desk and a growing list of tasks I needed to do to keep my devices online and running smoothly. o § Health/Nutrition/Agriculture⠀➾ # ⚓ The Scientist ☛ Translation_of_“Jumping_Genes”_Creates Cancer_Therapy_Targets⠀⇛ Researchers find many tumor-specific antigens form when cancer genes and transposable elements link up. # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Record-Breaking_Human_Lifespans_Predicted by_The_Year_2060._Here’s_Why.⠀⇛ We’re still too young to show our true potential. # ⚓ Rlang ☛ Life_Expectancy_and_Health_Spending_in_the_OECD⠀⇛ The visualization exercise of the day for class is a re-creation of a figure I first saw Lane Kenworthy make. It’s a connected scatterplot of total health spending in real terms and life expectancy of the population as a whole. T # ⚓ teleSUR ☛ US_River_Ohio_at_Risk_of_Contamination_by_1,400 Methanol_Tons⠀⇛ “There is no current evidence of a tank breach or any leaks. Air and water monitoring resources are in place,” Louisville City Emergency Management Agency stated. # ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Namibia_Suspends_Poultry_Imports_From_Argentina and_Chile⠀⇛ Since October 2021, an increasing number of H5N1 avian influenza cases have raised concerns about the potential for the virus to spread from domestic animals to humans. # ⚓ Reason ☛ The_Statistically_Flawed_Evidence_That_Social Media_Is_Causing_the_Teen_Mental_Health_Crisis⠀⇛ Jonathan Haidt’s integrity and transparency are admirable, but the studies he’s relying on aren’t strong enough to support his conclusions. # ⚓ RFA ☛ Hong_Kong_plans_to_share_transplant_organs_with_China sparks_human_rights_concerns⠀⇛ Officials have been pushing ahead with the plan since a baby girl was saved by a heart donated from mainland China. o § Security⠀➾ # ⚓ Scoop News Group ☛ Supply_chain_cyberattack_with_possible links_to_North_Korea_could_have_thousands_of_victims globally⠀⇛ An attack that could be the work of the notorious Lazarus Group attempted to install infostealer malware inside corporate networks. # ⚓ Scoop News Group ☛ White_House_announces_$25_million_in cybersecurity_aid_to_Costa_Rica⠀⇛ A senior Biden administration official said the aid will “work to secure its networks and defend its critical infrastructure.” # ⚓ SANS ☛ Extracting_Multiple_Streams_From_OLE_Files,_(Wed, Mar_29th)⠀⇛ Reader Martin asks us for some help extracting embedded content from a submitted malicious document. # ⚓ SANS ☛ ISC_Stormcast_For_Wednesday,_March_29th,_2023⠀⇛ # ⚓ Scoop News Group ☛ Online_voting_provider_paid_for_academic research_in_attempt_to_sway_U.S._lawmakers [Ed: Broken voting machines with back doors the new formal now?]⠀⇛ Democracy Live directed academic research aimed at demonstrating its product’s security and used that material in lobbying campaigns. # ⚓ Scoop News Group ☛ Google_reveals_two_global_spyware campaigns_targeting_Apple_and_Android_devices⠀⇛ The operations are just the latest example of the proliferation of sophisticated spyware among private vendors, Google says. # ⚓ Bruce Schneier ☛ The_Security_Vulnerabilities_of_Message Interoperability⠀⇛ Jenny Blessing and Ross Anderson have evaluated the security of systems designed to allow the various Internet messaging platforms to interoperate with each other: [...] # ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ Microsoft_Defender_reportedly_tagging_Zoom and_Google_as_malicious_sites⠀⇛ Microsoft Corp.’s security platform Defender, which comes installed as standard with Windows, is having a bad day today, with users reporting that the service is tagging sites such as Google and Zoom as being malicious. ⚓ SequoiaPGP ☛ Pretty_graphics_for_the_Web_of_Trust⠀⇛ I have recently added the ability to generate Graphviz_DOT output to the Sequoia_Web_of_Trust project. This new functionality has been released in version 0.7.0. With it, users can visually inspect an OpenPGP_Web_of_Trust. This can provide some fascinating insights into one’s own keyring, and the relationship between OpenPGP keys involved with software projects. * § Privacy/Surveillance⠀➾ o ⚓ NYPost ☛ NYPD_must_stop_sharing,_accessing_sealed_arrests_without court_order:_judge⠀⇛ The NYPD must crack down on cops improperly obtaining and sharing information about sealed cases, a Manhattan judge ruled Wednesday as he ordered the department to overhaul its records-access systems. o ⚓ NYPost ☛ Out-of-control_passengers_could_be_tossed_on_no-fly list⠀⇛ “Our bill provides a simple solution – if you’re violent in our skies, you can’t fly,” one House rep. said. o ⚓ Reason ☛ Could_the_RESTRICT_Act_Criminalize_the_Use_of_VPNs?⠀⇛ Plus: States consider mandatory anti-porn filters, tariffs create baby formula shortages (again), and more… § Defence/Aggression⠀➾ * ⚓ RFA ☛ Satellite_photos_point_to_chemical_plant’s_role_in_North_Korea’s nuclear_program⠀⇛ A CSIS report examined 514 images showing special rail cars linking plant to Yongbyon nuclear facility * ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ UN_calls_for_release_of_Hong_Kong_rights activist_Albert_Ho⠀⇛ The United Nations on Tuesday urged the Hong Kong authorities to release Albert Ho, one of the city’s best-known rights activists, saying his health was in a critical condition. * ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ China_vows_to_‘fight_back’_if_Taiwan_leader meets_US_speaker⠀⇛ China vowed on Wednesday to “fight back” should Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen meet the US House speaker during a trip to the United States. * ⚓ Defence Web ☛ ICC_arrest_warrant_for_Vladimir_Putin:_a_king-size dilemma_for_South_Africa⠀⇛ The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an international arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes regarding the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. Such acts are war crimes under two articles of the Rome Statute, which established the court. * ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ Putin’s_plan_for_a_new_Russian_Empire_includes_both Ukraine_and_Belarus⠀⇛ A leaked document detailing Russia’s plans to absorb Belarus highlights the scale of Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions and provides insights into the true objectives behind the invasion of Ukraine, writes Taras Kuzio. * ⚓ France24 ☛ ‘If_you_stay,_you_will_die’:_How_one_front-line_volunteer_is saving_lives_in_Ukraine’s_Donbas⠀⇛ Kuba Stasiak, a young volunteer from Poland, has helped evacuate an estimated 200 Ukrainian civilians from Bakhmut and other besieged cities in Ukraine. But volunteers like him face psychological hurdles as well as practical ones: How do you convince someone it is time to leave everything behind? * ⚓ France24 ☛ 🔴_Live:_IAEA_chief_warns_of_‘increasing’_military_activity at_Zaporizhzhia_nuclear_power_plant⠀⇛ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived on Wednesday for a visit to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, where he warned of “increasing” military activity around the plant. * ⚓ France24 ☛ Colombian_militants_kill_9_soldiers,_complicating_peace efforts⠀⇛ Assailants carried out the attack on a military unit that was securing a pipeline. The violence undermines the efforts of Gustavo Petro to bring peace to the country. * ⚓ France24 ☛ China_vows_to_‘fight_back’_if_Taiwan’s_Tsai_meets_with_US House_Speaker_McCarthy⠀⇛ China vowed on Wednesday to “fight back” should Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen meet the US House Speaker during a trip to the United States. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Soldiers_Massing_Near_Ukrainian_Nuclear_Plant,_U.N. Official_Warns⠀⇛ Amid signs of offensives and counteroffensives, concern is rekindling about what it will mean for the biggest nuclear plant in Europe. * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ States’_responses_to_mass_shootings:_Party_determines policy⠀⇛ Amid public mourning and anger after Nashville school shooting, Tennessee will likely not pass new gun control laws, due to the political party that controls the state. * ⚓ Latvia ☛ EUR_2.5_million_channeled_to_Ukrainian_refugees_in_Latvia through_Ziedot.lv⠀⇛ With donations from entrepreneurs and citizens, the charity platform “Ziedot.lv” has provided €2.5 million in aid to Ukrainian war refugees who have arrived in Latvia during the year, Ziedot.lv said on March 28. * ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ Militants_kill_9_soldiers_in_attack_on Colombia’s_military⠀⇛ Officials say militants in Colombia have killed nine soldiers and wounded nine others in an attack on a military unit that was securing a northern pipeline. The violence complicates efforts by the country’s new leftist president to negotiate a lasting peace. The assailants attacked early Wednesday with long-range weapons and improvised explosive devices in El Carmen, in Norte de Santander state near the Venezuelan border. The military’s preliminary assessment was that the attackers were from the National Liberation Army, or ELN. It would be the deadliest attack by the guerrillas since their resumption in November of peace negotiations with the government. It undermines efforts by President Gustavo Petro to bring “total peace” to the nation of 50 million people. * ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ Why_the_debate_over_repealing_Iraq_War_approval matters⠀⇛ Congress is now considering doing something it hasn’t done since the Vietnam War — repealing authorizations for the use of military force. That’s a step toward reclaiming its say over the wars America wages abroad. The Senate voted 66-33 on Wednesday to repeal the 2002 resolution giving President George W. Bush the green light to invade Iraq, an authorization that many now see as a mistake. It also approved repealing a 1991 resolution authorizing the U.S. military’s battle against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait. Approval by the House, which is less certain, would officially end congressional approval for the U.S. war in Iraq and, symbolically at least, close the U.S.-led war itself. * ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ UN_agency_warns_of_rising_combat_near_Ukraine nuclear_plant⠀⇛ The head of the U.N.’s atomic energy watchdog is warning of the danger of a catastrophic accident at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant because of increased fighting in the area. Rafael Mariano Grossi made the comment after returning from a visit to the plant, which is in a partially Russian occupied zone. Grossi is director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency and said after his visit to the plant Wednesday that evidence of intensified combat was easy to see. He says he is working on a plan to protect Europe’s largest nuclear power facility itself, rather than securing the surrounding area as he originally hoped to do. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Russian_Architect_Sentenced_To_More_Than_Five_Years_In_Prison For_Posting_‘Fakes’_About_Ukraine_War⠀⇛ A Russian court has sentenced architect Oleg Belousov to 5 1/ 2 years in prison for discrediting Russia’s armed forces with “fake” social-media posts about the war in Ukraine and calls for extremism. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Russia’s_Wagner_Chief_Says_Battle_For_Bakhmut_Has_Damaged_His Forces⠀⇛ The head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group acknowledged March 29 that fighting for the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut had inflicted severe damage on his own forces as well as the Ukrainian side. * ⚓ AntiWar ☛ Iraq,_Afghanistan,_and_Now_Ukraine:_Reductio_ab_Absurdum⠀⇛ The recent 20th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 has caused me to reflect on the two years (2007-08) that I worked as a field-level civilian advisor in Iraq followed by six years in Afghanistan (2009-14) and to correlate this experience to the current proxy war the US is funding… * ⚓ AntiWar ☛ Vladimir_Putin_vs._the_International_Criminal_Court⠀⇛ On March 17, the International Criminal Court issued a warrant of arrest for Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal for allegedly deporting and transferring children from Ukraine to Russia. * ⚓ YLE ☛ HS:_Turkish_parliament_unlikely_to_discuss_Finland_Nato_bid_on Wednesday⠀⇛ Previous reports from Ankara suggested that Turkey’s parliament would vote on Finland’s Nato accession at a plenary on Wednesday afternoon. * ⚓ The Local SE ☛ Sweden_summons_Russian_ambassador_after_threats_over Nato_bid⠀⇛ Sweden said on Wednesday it was summoning the Russian ambassador after he said the country and neighbouring Finland would become a “legitimate target” of retaliatory measures” – including military ones – if they join Nato. * ⚓ The Local SE ☛ Hungary_calls_on_Sweden_to_address_‘grievances’_to_end Nato_spat⠀⇛ Hungary called on Sweden to “clear the air” and address “an ample amount of grievances” on Wednesday for parliament to ratify the Nordic country’s Nato accession. * ⚓ Danish_government_split_over_repatriation_of_women_and_children_from Syria⠀⇛ Only one of the three parties in Denmark’s coalition government has stated it wants to repatriate women with national connections to Denmark from Kurdish-run prison camps in Syria. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Hungary_Says_‘Grievances’_Hold_Up_Ratification_Of_Sweden’s_NATO Accession⠀⇛ Hungary is holding up Sweden’s admission to NATO because of grievances over its criticism of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s policies, the Hungarian government spokesman said. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Siberian_Journalist_Goes_On_Trial_For_Article_Related_To Ukraine_War⠀⇛ The editor in chief of the Novy fokus (New Focus) online newspaper in the Siberian region of Khakasia, Mikhail Afanasyev, went on trial on March 29 charged with discrediting Russia’s armed forces. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Sweden_Summons_Russia’s_Ambassador_Over_‘Legitimate_Target’ Statement⠀⇛ Sweden’s Foreign Ministry said on March 29 it will summon Russia’s Stockholm ambassador to complain about an “attempt at interference” with the Swedish NATO application process. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Gulagu.net_Rights_Group_Stops_Helping_Military_Personnel Opposed_To_War_Escape_Russia⠀⇛ The founder of the Gulagu.net human rights group, Vladimir Osechkin, announced that his organization is suspending efforts to help Russian military personnel opposed to Ukraine war leave Russia. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ IAEA_Chief_Grossi_Visits_Ukraine’s_Zaporizhzhya_Nuclear_Plant⠀⇛ Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog, visited the Russian- held Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant on March 29. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Russian_Prosecutor_Seeks_Life_In_Prison_For_School_Attacker_Who Killed_Nine⠀⇛ The prosecutor of Russia’s Tatarstan region, Ildus Nafikov, asked the region’s Supreme Court to convict and sentence to life in prison a man who killed nine people in an attack on a school in May 2021. * ⚓ France24 ☛ IOC_recommends_return_of_Russian_athletes_to_sports_but delays_decision_on_Paris_Olympics⠀⇛ A decision on whether athletes competing for Russia and Belarus will be able to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics will be taken “at the appropriate time”, International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said on Tuesday, as he defended plans for nationals of the two countries to join other international sports competitions as “neutral parties”. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Germany_To_Send_Additional_12_Billion_Euros_In_Military_Support To_Ukraine⠀⇛ The German government has agreed to send an additional 12 billion euros ($13 billion) worth of military support to Ukraine. § Environment⠀➾ * ⚓ New York Times ☛ In_Rare_Show_of_Force,_House_Democrats_Pressure_Hochul on_Climate_Bill⠀⇛ Several House members, led by Jamaal Bowman, are pushing the governor to support a climate policy proposed by the left- leaning Legislature. * ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Pollution_cap_for_big_emitters_on_verge_of becoming_law⠀⇛ Big emitters will face a new carbon pollution cap under new laws due to pass parliament.  Senators slept in their offices as they endured marathon late-night debates across Tuesday and Wednesday on changes to the safeguard mechanism. * ⚓ The Local SE ☛ Swedish_government’s_new_climate_policies_‘will_lead_to rising_emissions’⠀⇛ The body set up to judge Sweden’s climate policies has condemned the “striking and serious” changes to climate policy brought in by Sweden’s new right-wing government, warning that they will lead to emissions of greenhouse gases rising for the first time in 20 years. * ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Deep_ocean_in_deep_trouble_as_Antarctic_ice melts⠀⇛ Australian scientists have made dire projections about what Antarctica’s melting ice will do to global ocean health without rapid emissions cuts this decade. Most people know fossil fuel use is warming the planet, melting polar ice caps and pushing up sea levels. But ice loss is also disrupting water circulation in the deepest parts of the ocean. * ⚓ France24 ☛ European_court_to_hear_first_climate_cases_against_France, Switzerland⠀⇛ The European Court of Human Rights will hear cases against France and Switzerland over alleged failings to protect the environment Wednesday, the first time governments are in the court’s dock for alleged climate change inaction. * ⚓ France24 ☛ UN_adopts_landmark_resolution_to_define_global_legal obligations_on_climate_change⠀⇛ The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted by consensus and to cheers a resolution calling for the world body’s top court to outline legal obligations related to climate change. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Montenegro_Says_U.S.,_South_Korea_Requesting_Extradition_Of Korean_Cryptocurrency_Fugitive⠀⇛ Montenegrin Justice Minister Marko Kovac said on March 29 that both South Korea and United States are requesting the extradition of Do Kwon, the former CEO and co-founder of cryptocurrency company Terraform Labs, who is suspected in the loss of investments worth more than $40 billion. * § Energy/Transportation⠀➾ o ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Call_to_unplug_electricity_networks’_super profits⠀⇛ Up to a third of looming residential power bill hikes could be avoided if governments crack down on electricity networks, research shows. The monopoly power networks should not continue to reap large profits while households pay skyrocketing electricity bills, the independent Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said in a report released on Thursday. o ⚓ France24 ☛ France_raises_age_limit_and_fines_for_e-scooters_ahead of_Paris_referendum_on_a_ban⠀⇛ France increased the minimum age for using an electric scooter from 12 to 14 on Wednesday ahead of a weekend vote in Paris on whether to ban rental of the devices. The government unveiled a new regulatory plan for e- scooters on Wednesday increasing the age limit as well as hiking fines for riding on them with another person from 35 euros to 135 ($150). * § Wildlife/Nature⠀➾ o ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ ‘Wilderness_Tales’_unfolds_short_stories_with_a sense_of_place⠀⇛ Collected stories about the wild, uncharted frontiers of North America expand to include everything from classic nature tales to dystopian climate fiction. § Finance⠀➾ * ⚓ France24 ☛ France_has_narrowed_its_budget_deficit,_but_how_does_it compare_to_other_EU_states?⠀⇛ French economists and public auditors alike breathed a sigh of relief as the national statistics agency INSEE on Tuesday published an annual report showing that the country’s 2022 budget deficit dipped below 5% of GDP. Public debt also slightly decreased. Despite these hopeful figures, France still remains one of the most-indebted countries in the EU. * ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Millions_Protesting_Show_the_Magnitude_of_Discontent_in France⠀⇛ Nevertheless, government spokesman Veran rejected the possibility of reopening the discussion on the pension reform because the reform “has already been adopted.” * ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Dilma_Rousseff_Chairs_the_BRICS_New_Development_Bank⠀⇛ This institution finances infrastructure projects in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. * ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ There’s_a_Forex_market_crisis_in_Iran._The_root cause_of_its_problems_is_the_clerical_establishment.⠀⇛ Iranian officials have not been able to stop the increases in foreign currency rates or maintain the value of the Iranian rial. * ⚓ France24 ☛ Le_Pen’s_opposition_to_pension_reform,_focus_on_public_order ‘pays_off’_in_polls⠀⇛ Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally or RN) party hopes to use the national crisis to continue its long ascent in French politics, adopting a balancing act as its strategy. RN opposes President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms along with most of the French public, while presenting itself as the party of order by condemning public disorder. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Future_of_New_York’s_Housing_Crisis_Is_Being_Decided in_the_Suburbs⠀⇛ The governor’s quest, to force suburbs around New York City to build more housing, is meeting with resistance. * ⚓ YLE ☛ Survey:_One_in_five_SMEs_open_to_trying_4-day_workweeks⠀⇛ A four-day workweek trial in the UK was deemed a major success by most of the participating employers. * ⚓ YLE ☛ Cleaners’_strike_to_start_after_proposed_resolution_rejected⠀⇛ The strike is set to last from Thursday until Saturday, with some 27,000 cleaners at 18 companies asked to walk out. * ⚓ The Age AU ☛ The_banker_Switzerland_trusts_to_stop_the_bleeding⠀⇛ Sergio Ermotti fixed Switzerland’s biggest bank after it fell victim to the last financial crash. Now he is being asked to do it all over again. * ⚓ YLE ☛ Study:_Foreign_care_workers_take_less_sick_leave_than_their Finnish_counterparts⠀⇛ The study also found that the lowest ratio of care workers’ sick leave was seen among staff who immigrated from outside the EU. * ⚓ The Local SE ☛ Swedish_mortgage_holders_‘under_most_financial_strain_in 12_years’⠀⇛ People with mortgages are seeing more strain on their finances than at any time in the last 12 years, Sweden’s financial stability watchdog has said in a new report, although it says that the majority of people taking out new mortgages still have some wiggle room in their personal finances. * ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Greek_Experts_Call_for_Vigilance_After_US_Banking_Turmoil⠀⇛ “The banking sector is very much interconnected with the real economy, and we should follow developments very carefully,” said Professor Panagiotis Petrakis. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Iranian_Teachers_Protest_Conditions_Amid_Reports_Of_Unpaid Wages⠀⇛ Iranian teachers have protested in several different cities around the country over wages and poor living standards as unrest over social and economic issues that has plagued Iran for almost a year continues. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Former_Executive_Of_Russian_Gas_Company_Convicted_Of_Tax Evasion_In_U.S.⠀⇛ A former top executive at Russian natural gas producer Novatek has been convicted of tax evasion in the United States. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Construction_Contracts_For_Serbian_Open_Under_Scrutiny_In Republika_Srpska⠀⇛ Authorities have inspected documents related to the construction of a tennis stadium in Banja Luka for the Serbian Open tennis tournament organized by the family of the world’s second-ranked men’s player, Novak Djokovic. § AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics⠀➾ * ⚓ France24 ☛ Biden_says_Israel_‘cannot_continue’_pressing_for_contentious judicial_overhaul⠀⇛ US President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned Israel it “cannot continue” pressing for deeply controversial judicial reforms — now on hold — which have prompted months of unrest and criticism among Western allies. * ⚓ France24 ☛ Israeli_govt_and_opposition_parties_hold_first_meeting_on controversial_judiciary_reforms⠀⇛ Israel’s far-right government and opposition parties Tuesday ended a “positive” first meeting on controversial judiciary reforms that sparked a general strike and mass protests, in the country’s most severe domestic crisis in years. * ⚓ France24 ☛ Senegal’s_opposition_says_protests_will_continue_as_leader Sonko’s_trial_set_to_resume⠀⇛ The Senegalese opposition announced on Tuesday that it would push ahead with demonstrations in Dakar on Wednesday and Thursday despite a ban, while authorities said they had arrested four members of a group seeking to prevent the resumption of the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko by “sowing chaos and insurrection”. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Modi_Tightens_Grip_on_India’s_Democracy,_Wielding_the Judiciary⠀⇛ The ouster from Parliament of India’s best-known opposition leader shows how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is manipulating the judiciary, critics say. * ⚓ The Age AU ☛ FIFA_strips_Indonesia_of_football_World_Cup_amid_Israel furore⠀⇛ Football-mad Indonesia was scheduled to stage the Under-20 World Cup in May and June but FIFA has removed the tournament from South-east Asia’s largest nation. * ⚓ The Age AU ☛ Some_TikTok_users_admit_their_attraction_to_Chew_as_a quasi_form_of_support⠀⇛ Some TikTok users have admitted they find the platform’s CEO attractive, creating comedic content in support of Chew. Credit: @fragilebaggage, @chuutery, @marketinginmiami * ⚓ The Age AU ☛ TikTok’s_CEO_took_to_the_app_to_reassure_users_of_the app’s_safety⠀⇛ TikTok’s CEO, Shou Chew, posted a personal video to TikTok’s main account after the hearing with Congress to thank the platform’s supporters and to reassure them of the app’s safety. Credit: @TikTok * ⚓ The Age AU ☛ Users_are_taking_to_TikTok_to_oppose_the_app’s_potential ban⠀⇛ TikTok users are using the app to post parody videos of the hearing and to express support for TikTok’s CEO. Credit: @engineer2educator, @rachelhannahh, @cnetdotcom, @officialclamchowder * ⚓ YLE ☛ Finland_restricts_vegetarians_from_joining_elite_border_unit⠀⇛ With the exception of mild food allergy issues, people requiring special diets are prohibited from joining the special units. * ⚓ Press Gazette ☛ Boffins’_plea_for_tabloids_to_bin_term_boffins_has mixed_reception_from_red-tops⠀⇛ The Institute of Physics believes young people are put off from pursuing subjects if they’ll be thought of as boffins. * ⚓ Press Gazette ☛ Top_50_UK_news_websites:_ITV_and_MEN_only_top_ten_sites to_see_growth_in_February⠀⇛ Press Gazette’s monthly ranking of the top 50 newsbrands in the UK. * ⚓ RFA ☛ Tsai_arrives_in_US_amid_Beijing’s_protests⠀⇛ China says Taiwan leader’s visit to the United States violates the ‘One China’ principle. * ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ Austria_urges_North_Macedonia_to_end_dispute_on constitution⠀⇛ Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen is urging rival political parties in North Macedonia to end a dispute over a proposed amendment to the constitution. His comment Wednesday cames as European Union leaders continue to encourage the small Balkan country to clear hurdles toward membership in the bloc. North Macedonia has promised neighboring Bulgaria to add a reference in its constitution to the existence of an ethnic Bulgarian minority. In exchange, Bulgaria would lift objections to starting EU membership talks for North Macedonia. But the amendment requires cross-party support and is currently opposed by the conservative main opposition party. * ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ West_Virginia_bans_marriage_for_children_age_15 or_younger⠀⇛ West Virginia will no longer allow children and young teens to marry. Republican Gov. Jim Justice signed a compromise bill on Wednesday that bans marriage for those age 15 or younger. Minors age 16 and 17 can still marry, but will now need parental consent. They also can’t marry someone more than four years older than them. Previously, any minor could marry with a judge’s waiver. Some Democrats wanted to eliminate child marriage altogether. Republicans spoke about how they or their parents had married before adulthood, arguing that marriage keeps young families together. * ⚓ Federal News Network ☛ For_WVa._abortion_protester,_charges_dropped with_conditions⠀⇛ A protester arrested for disrupting West Virginia lawmakers as they moved to ban abortion last September will see all charges dropped against her — if she stays out of trouble for the next six months. Lindsey Jacobs, a 38-year-old lawyer, was ordered to perform 25 hours of community service. And at a court hearing Wednesday, the magistrate dismissed two misdemeanor charges for obstructing an officer and willful disruption of governmental processes. Lopez agreed to dismiss a third misdemeanor for disorderly conduct if Jacobs stays out of trouble the next six months. Jacob was arrested the same day West Virginia’s Republican governor signed into law a ban on abortion with few exceptions. * ⚓ RFA ☛ US_bolsters_military_activities_in_South_China_Sea:_Chinese think-tank⠀⇛ Beijing-based research institute warns of determined countermeasures from China. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Russia_Stops_Sharing_Advance_Missile_Test_Info_With_U.S.⠀⇛ Russia will no longer give the United States advance notice about its missile tests as envisioned under a nuclear pact the Kremlin has suspended, a senior Moscow diplomat said on March 29. * ⚓ RFA ☛ Congressional_hearing_examines_Chinese_repression_in_Tibet⠀⇛ U.S. lawmakers are considering new bipartisan legislation on seeking resolution for conflict. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Ukraine_Condemns_IOC_Recommendations_Allowing_Russian, Belarusian_Athletes_To_Compete_As_Neutrals⠀⇛ The Ukrainian Ministry of Youth and Sports has condemned what it called the “partial change of position” of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in international sports competitions. * § Misinformation/Disinformation/Propaganda⠀➾ o ⚓ RFERL ☛ Eastern_European_Governments_Urge_Tech_Firms_To_Fight Disinformation⠀⇛ Ukraine and seven other Central and Eastern European nations on March 29 called on the world’s top tech firms to take action to fight disinformation by hostile powers on their social media platforms, which they say undermines peace and stability. § Censorship/Free Speech⠀➾ * ⚓ RFA ☛ Vietnamese_court_upholds_jail_terms_for_couple_over_YouTube channel_content⠀⇛ Nguyen Thai Hung and wife charged with ‘abusing democratic freedoms’ over ‘Telling the Truth TV’ show. * ⚓ France24 ☛ French_woman_faces_trial,_€12,000_fine_for_‘insulting’ Macron_on_Facebook⠀⇛ A woman in northern France is to be put on trial on charges of insulting President Emmanuel Macron after describing him as ‘filth’ in a Facebook post, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. The woman risks a fine of 12,000 euros but not prison if convicted at the trial due to be held in June. * ⚓ Hong Kong Free Press ☛ Hong_Kong_national_security_police_arrest_woman over_‘seditious’_acts_linked_to_social_media_posts⠀⇛ Hong Kong national security police have arrested a 48-year-old woman over “acts with seditious intention,” reportedly related to posts on Twitter. According to the police, the woman was suspected of posting “seditious” content on different social media platforms. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Russian_Rights_Defender_Not_Allowed_To_Reenter_Georgia⠀⇛ Daryana Gryaznova, a Russian rights defender who has lived in Tbilisi since May 2021, has not been allowed to reenter Georgia after she took a trip to Istanbul. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Pussy_Riot_Member_Tolokonnikova_Added_To_Russia’s_Wanted_List⠀⇛ A member of the Pussy Riot protest group in Russia, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, has been added to the Russian Interior Ministry’s wanted list. * ⚓ RFA ☛ China_deletes_Marxism,_Leninism,_Maoism,_other_ideologies_from government_rulebook⠀⇛ The new rules force the country’s cabinet, the State Council, to run all major decisions past the party leadership. § Freedom of Information / Freedom of the Press⠀➾ * ⚓ The Age AU ☛ NZ_radio_station_shut_down_while_live_on_air⠀⇛ Today FM hosts discuss their potential shut down just hours before the station was taken off the air. * ⚓ Press Gazette ☛ Media_Bill_to_repeal_Leveson–inspired_Section_40_and create_Broadcast_Code_for_streamers⠀⇛ The never-activated clause would make publishers pay both sides’ costs if they are sued. * ⚓ Press Gazette ☛ UK_has_second-lowest_level_of_trust_in_press_in_survey of_24_countries⠀⇛ Only Egypt reported lower levels of trust in the press than the UK. * ⚓ Press Gazette ☛ Private_investigator_denies_working_for_Mail_titles_to illegally_spy_on_celebs⠀⇛ Gavin Burrows says he was not asked to conduct any unlawful information gathering by the Daily Mail or Mail on Sunday. * ⚓ Press Gazette ☛ Rival_lawsuits_vie_to_represent_UK_publishers_in_class- action_claim_against_Google⠀⇛ The Competition Appeal Tribunal will need to choose which claim will represent UK publishers. * ⚓ RFA ☛ Fiji_appears_set_to_repeal_draconian_media_law⠀⇛ Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said cabinet had approved a repeal bill for parliament to vote on. § Civil Rights/Policing⠀➾ * ⚓ Mexico News Daily ☛ 83_ancient_Mexican_artifacts_returned_from_Italy, Germany,_France⠀⇛ Pre-Hispanic artifacts missing for years were brought home personally by Culture Minister Alejandro Frausto. * ⚓ JURIST ☛ UN_expresses_concern_for_human_rights_in_El_Salvador_after yearlong_state_of_emergency⠀⇛ The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Tuesday called for authorities in El Salvador to address human rights concerns as the nation marks one year in a state of emergency. Authorities enacted the state of emergency on March 27, 2022 following a wave of gang-related murders. * ⚓ Quartz ☛ Arkansas,_the_deadliest_US_state_for_new_mothers,_is_now accepting_funds_for_a_monument_to_“unborn_children”⠀⇛ Arkansas is planning to install a “monument to the unborn” in the state capital of Little Rock following its nearly total ban on abortions last year. * ⚓ Quartz ☛ These_online_searches_will_activate_Amsterdam’s_“Stay_Away” campaign⠀⇛ Amsterdam has begun spreading the message that rowdy tourists aren’t welcome in the Dutch city. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Biden’s_Confrontation_With_Netanyahu_Had_Been_Brewing for_Years⠀⇛ The president’s decision to publicly criticize Israel is highly unusual for a leader who has pledged not to interfere in the country’s domestic politics. * ⚓ Off Guardian ☛ Why_You_Should_Destroy_Your_Smart_Phone_Now⠀⇛ Simon Elmer So-called ‘smart phones’ — far more accurately described as ‘dumb phones’ — combine a mobile phone with a watch, with a road map, with a tourist atlas of the world, with a digital camera, with a personal stereo system, with a music collection, with a video recorder, with a diary, with a calculator… * ⚓ Off Guardian ☛ WATCH:_The_One_Hell_Agenda⠀⇛ Meryl Nass interviews James Corbett for CHD.tv. Following on their previous discussion on the history of the World Health Organization, they turn their crosshairs on the latest updates on the WHO’s IHR proposed amendments & Zero Draft Pandemic treaty. * ⚓ Reason ☛ Idaho_Bill_Would_Ban_‘Transporting’_a_Minor_for_an_Abortion Without_Her_Parents’_Permission⠀⇛ “Taking that child across the border, and if that happens without the permission of the parent, that’s where we’ll be able to hold accountable those that would subvert a parent’s right,” said one of the bill’s sponsors. * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Protecting_female_protesters_during_Egypt’s_Arab_Spring revolution⠀⇛ Activist Yasmin El-Rifae helped rescue women from sexual assault during Arab Spring protests in Egypt. She talks about her book “Radius,” which confronts the issue of women’s safety. * ⚓ The Age AU ☛ Loud_leaving_has_replaced_quiet_quitting,_and_it’s_making a_splash [Ed: Promoting a myth about the casualties]⠀⇛ This new world-of-work term describes the act of declaring you are finishing for the day. No skulking away, or promising to jump back online later. * ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ What_policymakers_should_know_about_improving_gender equality_in_Latin_America_and_the_Caribbean⠀⇛ Narrowing the gender gap is pivotal for charting a more prosperous future for the region. Five experts on the region provide their ideas for doing so. * ⚓ RFERL ☛ Missing_Iranian_Cleric_Warns_Of_His_Possible_Detention,_Death⠀⇛ Four months after the disappearance of Molavi Abdul Ghaffar Naqshbandi, the Sunni imam from the Iranian city of Rask who disclosed the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl by a local police commander, a video has surfaced in which he warns of the possibility that he may be “assassinated.” § Internet Policy/Net Neutrality⠀➾ * ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ What_to_expect_from_the_world’s_democratic_tech alliance_as_the_Summit_for_Democracy_unfolds⠀⇛ Ahead of the Biden administration’s second Summit for Democracy, stakeholders from the Freedom Online Coalition gave a sneak peek at what to expect on the global effort to protect online rights and freedoms. * ⚓ Michael Geist ☛ The_Dongle_Budget:_What_Prioritizing_a_Common_Cell Phone_Charging_Port_Says_About_Canadian_Digital_Policy⠀⇛ Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released the government’s 2023_budget yesterday with a raft of new spending initiatives and subsidies for “clean tech” to match developments in the United States. § Monopolies⠀➾ * § Copyrights⠀➾ o ⚓ Digital Music News ☛ What_To_Do_When_You_Want_To_Quit_Music⠀⇛ It’s common for me to feel discouraged about my art, my music career, how I’m growing older and less relevant, and how other artists are clearly surpassing me. S o ⚓ Digital Music News ☛ Warner_Music_Group_Announces_270_Job_Cuts_— and_Comprehensive_Reorganization_Plans_—_‘To_Take_Advantage_of_the Opportunities_Ahead_of_Us’⠀⇛ Warner Music Group (WMG) is reportedly laying off approximately 270 employees – or roughly 4% of its global team – and spearheading a seemingly far-reaching executive-level reorganization. § Gemini* and Gopher⠀➾ * § Personal⠀➾ o ⚓ On_AI-created_works [Ed: Conflating computer-generated with buzzwords and hype]⠀⇛ A core issue is not necessarily about a machine generating output per se. It’s at least partly about artists’ work being used as inputs. Whereas a human artist can indeed use the art they’ve seen to develop a style that’s either imitatory or at least ‘influenced by’, and artists have always done that, doing so requires a non-trivial amount of labour on the part of the artist: both in learning the style, and in actually creating new works as a result. But there’s no direct human labour involved when an AI learns an artist’s style and reproduces it. It’s a sudden massive lowering of the barrier to being able to imitate an artist who might have spent many many hours over the years developing their individual style. * § Technical⠀➾ o ⚓ Install_The_KDE_Konsole_terminal_emulator_on_macOS⠀⇛ For the longest of time, I’ve tried and used several options. Non of them are as good as Konsole. I’ve tried iTerm2, Alacritty, Hyper and others. Alacritty is really fast, but does not support tabbing. Hyper is clean but very slow. iTerm’s UI us ok. But still can’t run VIM smoothly. There’s no prebuilt binaries of Konsole for macOS. Otherwise I’d just installed it. But like, there’s no reason Konsole can’t run on macOS. It’s built on the KDE Frameworks, which is cross platform and there’s an old archive on mac ports. So I decided to try to build it myself. o § Internet/Gemini⠀➾ # ⚓ On_Mastodon_DDoS’ing_Sites⠀⇛ Every now and then I read about Mastodon essentially DDoS’ing a site, when a link to this site embedded in a Mastodon post. I can observe this behavior in my own site’s log files. What happens is, that a preview of the posted link is created to be shown in the post after it was posted. That’s normal and totally fine. But because the Mastodon is federated, all Mastodon instances, which receive this post with the embedded link, will do the same. And because the federation takes place almost immediately for all instances involved, many Mastodon servers will immediately request a copy of the link’s content. [...] The first option has problems as well. Malicious instances could embed a different link preview from a sensible location, but link to a malicious site. Another problem is instances on the fediverse with no link preview at all, which are not necessarily Mastodon instances, would receive data, which they never use. Or the preview amount differs. And what do we do when we have several links in the post? Send all previews? In my opinion it’s better to just send the data a user has added to the post themselves and leave the optional generation of link previews to the potential many different services on the fediverse. People with weak hardware should just understand the limitation and use static instead of dynamic hosting. In most cases it’s better anyway, because a link from a single source with a lot of reach can break any dynamic hosting. And that is exactly the time, when you want to stay online for people to consume your content. =============================================================================== * Gemini_(Primer) links can be opened using Gemini_software. It’s like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 2735 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 03.30.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Links_30/03/2023:_LibreOffice_7.5.2_and_Linux_6.2.9⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 9:54 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * GNU/Linux o Server o Audiocasts/Shows o Kernel_Space o Applications o Instructionals/Technical o Games o Desktop_Environments/WMs # K_Desktop_Environment/KDE_SC/Qt * Distributions_and_Operating_Systems o BSD o Canonical/Ubuntu_Family o Devices/Embedded o Open_Hardware/Modding o Mobile_Systems/Mobile_Applications * Free,_Libre,_and_Open_Source_Software o Web_Browsers/Web_Servers # Mozilla o Productivity_Software/LibreOffice/Calligra o FSF 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 Environment # Energy/Transportation # Wildlife/Nature o Finance o AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics o Censorship/Free_Speech o Freedom_of_Information o Civil_Rights/Policing o Internet_Policy/Net_Neutrality o Monopolies # Patents # Trademarks # Copyrights * Gemini*_and_Gopher o Personal * § GNU/Linux⠀➾ o § Server⠀➾ # ⚓ Kubernetes Blog ☛ Kubernetes_Validating_Admission_Policies: A_Practical_Example⠀⇛ Admission control is an important part of the Kubernetes control plane, with several internal features depending on the ability to approve or change an API object as it is submitted to the server. It is also useful for an administrator to be able to define business logic, or policies, regarding what objects can be admitted into a cluster. To better support that use case, Kubernetes introduced external admission control in v1.7. In addition to countless custom, internal implementations, many open source projects and commercial solutions implement admission controllers with user-specified policy, including Kyverno and Open Policy Agent’s Gatekeeper. While admission controllers for policy have seen adoption, there are blockers for their widespread use. Webhook infrastructure must be maintained as a production service, with all that entails. The failure case of an admission control webhook must either be closed, reducing the availability of the cluster; or open, negating the use of the feature for policy enforcement. The network hop and evaluation time makes admission control a notable component of latency when dealing with, for example, pods being spun up to respond to a network request in a “serverless” environment. o § Audiocasts/Shows⠀➾ # ⚓ Linux in the Ham Shack ☛ LHS_Episode_#502:_Blown_Away⠀⇛ Welcome to the 502nd episode of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short-topics episode, the hosts take on a variety of topics including: ham radio during tornado season, operators… o § Kernel Space⠀➾ # ⚓ LWN ☛ Linux_6.2.9⠀⇛ I'm announcing the release of the 6.2.9 kernel. All users of the 6.2 kernel series must upgrade. The updated 6.2.y git tree can be found at: git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/ git/stable/linux-stable.git linux-6.2.y and can be browsed at the normal kernel.org git web browser: https://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/ linux-s... thanks, greg k-h # ⚓ LWN ☛ 6.1.22⠀⇛ # ⚓ LWN ☛ Linux_5.15.105⠀⇛ # ⚓ LWN ☛ Linux_5.4.239⠀⇛ o § Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Blender_3.5_is_out_now_with_fancy_new hair⠀⇛ Continuing to show how great open source is, the Blender team have released Blender 3.5 with some really fancy new features. Blender is used across many different industries from games to films and more. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ OBS_Studio_29.1_Beta_1_brings_AV1_/_HEVC over_RTMP⠀⇛ The team working on the free and open source video recording and livestreaming software OBS Studio, have released the first Beta for version 29.1 with a big new feature. o § Instructionals/Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ How_to_Install_and_Configure_GlusterFS_on_AlmaLinux⠀⇛ GlusterFS is a distributed file system that provides scalable and highly available network storage solutions. It aggregates disk storage resources from multiple servers into a single global namespace. GlusterFS allows you to easily create a virtual pool of storage that you can use for various applications. # ⚓ It’s FOSS ☛ Linux_Terminal_Basics_#7:_Copy_Files_and Directories_in_Linux⠀⇛ Learn how to copy files and directories in Linux using the command line in this part of the Terminal Basics series. # ⚓ Make Tech Easier ☛ How_to_Move_Your_Home_Folder_to_Another Partition_in_Linux⠀⇛ If you have accepted the default option of using the entire disk while installing Ubuntu, or if your computer came with Ubuntu preinstalled, you are likely to have a Home folder in the same partition as all of your system files. Under any normal circumstances, this would be fine. # ⚓ Nikhil Marathe ☛ Remote_Dbus_Notifications_over_SSH⠀⇛ notify-send uses the Desktop Notification spec that relies on DBus to propagate a request to show a notification. This is a widely supported standard in the Linux ecosystem powering all notifications, regardless of which desktop environment you use. However my simple approach doesn’t work as soon as I’m logged into a remote machine. At my current job, I’m nearly always logged into a remote machine. Fortunately, because of how DBus is implemented, it turns out to be trivial to have a remote notify- send execution show a local desktop notification! Here is how. # ⚓ DJ Adams ☛ Learning_from_community_solutions_on_Exercism⠀⇛ There’s a relatively new jq track on Exercism, and I’ve been working through some of the exercises. There are at least a couple of features that appeal to me; one is the ability to easily write and submit solutions from the command line (see Working Locally) and the other is the community solutions that are available to you after you submit your own first solution. As well as the direct benefit of practice, I’ve learned and been reminded of aspects of jq while looking through the community solutions. So I thought I’d write some of them up here, because writing will also help me remember. I’ll start with some simple observations. # ⚓ University of Toronto ☛ The_case_of_the_very_wrong_email Content-Transfer-Encoding⠀⇛ The MIME Content-Transfer-Encoding header is supposed to tell you the encoding of the MIME part in question, including the implicit top level part of the email. Typical values are things like ’7bit’, ’8bit’, ‘quoted-printable’, or ‘base64′. Needless to say, this email’s C-T-E is complete garbage, and a picky email client would say that it couldn’t decode the message because it doesn’t understand the ‘amazonses.com’ encoding. # ⚓ SequoiaPGP ☛ Pretty_graphics_for_the_Web_of_Trust⠀⇛ Many software projects sign their prebuilt software or source code. These signatures can be verified to establish the authenticity of the work. This can happen in the form of detached signatures for files or signatures on version control objects, such as signed git commits and tags and establishes a verifiable link between a certificate and a public artifact. To rely on the signatures, we need to also authenticate the certificates that made them. A WoT makes it easier to verify these certificates. A notable similar application (and inspiration) to what is described in this article is wotmate which provides visual graphs for the Linux Kernel’s pgpkeys project. o § Games⠀➾ # ⚓ Bryan Lunduke ☛ “Linux_Games_Week”_begins!⠀⇛ # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Get_some_glorious_Boomer_Shooters_in_this new_bundle⠀⇛ Love running around blowing everything up? There’s a quality new game selection in the Best of Boomer Shooters bundle. To save you some clicking around I’ll show what kind of support to expect for each game included, using Steam Deck Verified ratings, ProtonDB or Linux Native depending on what’s there. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Creature_collecting_life-sim_mix_Moonstone Island_looks_wonderful⠀⇛ I’m not big on life sims personally but add creature collecting into the mix? I’m there. Moonstone Island looks sweet. Set in an open world where you have over 100 island to explore, it certain sounds like it’s overflowing with content. Make friends, brew potions, collect spirits and go through various card-based encounters. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Monster_collecting_fusion_game_Cassette Beasts_releasing_in_April⠀⇛ Ready to collect creatures? How about transforming into them? Okay how about fusing them together? Cassette Beasts is what you need then. # ⚓ GamingOnLinux ☛ Short_underwater_survival_game_FarSky_now free_on_itch.io⠀⇛ After closing up shop back in 2022, Farsky Interactive have now revived their game FarSky and made it free on itch.io. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Rift_Between_Gaming_Giants_Shows_Toll_of China’s_Economic_Crackdown⠀⇛ Activision Blizzard and NetEase could not agree on a new deal to distribute video games in China, cutting millions of players from the games in January. o § Desktop Environments/WMs⠀➾ # § K Desktop Environment/KDE SC/Qt⠀➾ # ⚓ My_work_in_KDE_for_March_2023⠀⇛ Another month in the year, another collection of bugfixes and features I contributed to KDE! § Documentation Improvements * § Distributions and Operating Systems⠀➾ o § BSD⠀➾ # ⚓ Vermaden ☛ Connect_FreeBSD_13.2_to_FreeIPA/IDM⠀⇛ This guide will focus only on FreeBSD part of configuring and building packages with needed options to make it connect (and work with) FreeIPA/ IDM properly. To have a working FreeIPA/IDM server you need to do instructions from the FreeIPA section of the mentioned above article – up to the FreeBSD Client section. Then – when specified in the article – also the Finish Setup with Web Browser in FreeIPA/IDM Page section needs to be done from the earlier article. o § Canonical/Ubuntu Family⠀➾ # ⚓ Corey_Bryant:_OpenStack_2023.1_Antelope_for_Ubuntu_22.04 LTS⠀⇛ The Ubuntu OpenStack team at Canonical is pleased to announce the general availability of OpenStack 2023.1 Antelope on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish). Details_of_the_Antelope_release Ubuntu 22.04 LTS The Ubuntu Cloud Archive for OpenStack 2023.1 Antelope can be enabled on Ubuntu 22.04 by running the following command: sudo add-apt-repository cloud-archive:antelope [..] For a full list of packages and versions, please refer to the Antelope_version_report. # ⚓ DebugPoint ☛ Edubuntu_23.04:_Best_New_Features⠀⇛ Edubuntu is a popular open-source educational operating system based on Ubuntu Linux. It targets students and teachers primarily and aims to be the “classroom Linux distro” with a solid Ubuntu base. The new release, Edubuntu 23.04, comes with exciting new features and updates that make it even more valuable for educators and students. This article will explore the best new features of Edubuntu 23.04. Edubuntu was an official Ubuntu flavour until the Ubuntu 14.04 “release “Trust Tahr” release. The last release of Edubuntu was on April 2014, i.e. Edubuntu 14.04. Since then, it has been discontinued. It has been revived now from Edubuntu 23.04 release onwards. Here’s what’s new. # ⚓ The Register UK ☛ It’s_official:_Ubuntu_Cinnamon_remix_has been_voted_in⠀⇛ Ubuntu’s Technical Board has voted and passed the motion: as of Ubuntu 23.04, Ubuntu Cinnamon will become the ninth official flavor. The youngest member of the Ubuntu family will become official as of the next release: Ubuntu Cinnamon 23.04 will be an authorised option, joining the existing eight others. It’s not the only one: the Edubuntu project, discontinued since 14.04, is being revived. The Cinnamon team’s proposal notes that there have been seven previous releases, since the first, Ubuntu Cinnamon Remix 19.10. Project lead Joshua Peisach was just eleven years old when he had the idea. o § Devices/Embedded⠀➾ # ⚓ Linux Gizmos ☛ MYIR_unveils_Renesas_RZ/G2L_based_embedded modules⠀⇛ The company has also unveiled a compatible development board providing access to peripherals such as 1x GbE LAN ports, 1x HDMI, 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x RGB connector, 1x LVDS connector, 1x MIPI CSI connector, a 40-pin expansion pin header and many other peripherals. MYIR indicates that the development board supports Linux 5.10 and Android OS. Additionally, they will provide peripheral drivers to speed up product development. See the Software section on the product page for more details. o § Open Hardware/Modding⠀➾ # ⚓ Tom’s Hardware ☛ Raspberry_Pi_Pico_Plays_MicroPython_River Raid⠀⇛ For those of us too young to remember (I wish that were the case), River Raid was released in 1982 for the Atari 2600 games console (I remember playing it on a Commodore 64). The goal of the game is to fly your jet fighter down a river, attacking enemy vehicles as you fly. You have to dodge attacks and vehicles and make sure you have enough fuel to carry on your mission — “Don’t shoot the fuel tanks,” is what I would tell my younger self. o § Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ Giz China ☛ Top_5_Android_Skin_User_Interfaces_(UI)_in terms_of_user_experience⠀⇛ # ⚓ Make Use Of ☛ 10_Mistakes_to_Avoid_When_Installing_Custom ROMs_on_Your_Android_Phone⠀⇛ # ⚓ Giz China ☛ Be_Careful:_An_Android_Trojan_Has_Its_Eyes_On Your_Banking_Data⠀⇛ # ⚓ HowTo Geek ☛ How_to_Use_ChatGPT_Like_Google_Assistant_on Android⠀⇛ # ⚓ Tom’s Guide ☛ Android_14_just_tipped_for_a_new_feature hackers_will_absolutely_hate_|_Tom’s_Guide⠀⇛ # ⚓ Phone Arena ☛ New_report_reveals_Android_14_could_reshape the_share_sheet_once_again_–_PhoneArena⠀⇛ # ⚓ Android Police ☛ Entering_your_phone’s_PIN_in_public_could be_less_scary_with_Android_14⠀⇛ # ⚓ Samsung_Unveils_a_New_Android-Powered_Display_with Interactive_Features_–_Phandroid⠀⇛ * § Free, Libre, and Open Source Software⠀➾ o ⚓ [Old] Sébastien Wilmet ☛ Sébastien_Wilmet:_gedit_on_the_Microsoft Store [Ed: Wasting one's time on Microsoft DRM and surveillance]⠀⇛ o ⚓ Earthly ☛ Nix_Turns_20._What_the_Hell_Is_It?⠀⇛ I tend to describe it as a build system that pretends to be a package manager or the other way around. If you take Make, the grandfather of all build systems, Make has this nice interface where you just describe everything that you want to be built. You describe your dependencies, and then you build that…and it’s nice; it’s declarative. o § Web Browsers/Web Servers⠀➾ # § Mozilla⠀➾ # ⚓ OpenSource.com ☛ 6_steps_to_reduce_the_carbon footprint_of_your_website⠀⇛ According to Mozilla, Information Communications Technology (ICT) is expected to emit more carbon by 2025 than any single country besides China, India, and the United States. We tend not to think of the physical scale of the internet, but it is a massive machine. It is critical that we consider the energy that is consumed to both run the internet and allow for its exponential growth. It is estimated that today digital technology uses between 5-9% of global electricity. This estimate is particularly concerning as only a quarter of our electricity comes from renewable resources. There is an increasing demand for electrical infrastructure as fossil fuels transition out of consumer and industrial uses. There are also carbon implications for building and disposing of digital devices. Electronics are not generally designed for longevity, repair, or recycling. Digital tools consume rare minerals and water, and e- waste is a growing problem. I will explore these aspects of web sustainability and others in this article. While my focus is on Drupal, these general principles apply to most of the web, particularly open source tools and ways to leverage the work of these communities. Likewise, I will also provide practical steps that people can take to reduce the environmental footprint of their sites. o § Productivity Software/LibreOffice/Calligra⠀➾ # ⚓ LibreOffice_7.5.2_Community_available_for_download⠀⇛ LibreOffice 7.5.2 Community, the second minor release of the LibreOffice 7.5 line, the volunteer- supported free office suite for desktop productivity, is available from from our download page for Windows (Intel/AMD and ARM processors), macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel processors), and Linux. # ⚓ 9to5Linux ☛ LibreOffice_7.5.2_Open-Source_Office_Suite_Is Out_with_96_Bug_Fixes,_Download_Now⠀⇛ The LibreOffice 7.5.2 point release is here almost a month after the LibreOffice 7.5.1 point release to address a total of 96 bugs that have been reported by users or discovered by the LibreOffice developers in the LibreOffice 7.5 series. LibreOffice 7.5.2 is available for download right from the official website as binary installers for DEB or RPM-based GNU/Linux distributions, as well as a source tarball for system integrators and those who want to compile it from sources. o § FSF⠀➾ # ⚓ FSF ☛ FSF_Events:_LibrePlanet_workshop_–_May_1_– Metacartes:_a_free/libre_toolbox_to_chart_the_course_to_an ethical_digital_by_Lilian_Ricaud_and_Mélanie_Lacayrouze⠀⇛ # ⚓ FSF ☛ FSF_Events:_LibrePlanet_workshop_–_April_24_–_The immortal_cookbook_by_Adam_Monsen⠀⇛ o § Programming/Development⠀➾ # ⚓ Volodymyr Gubarkov ☛ AWK_technical_notes⠀⇛ In the previous article Fascination with AWK we discussed why AWK is great for prototyping and is often the best alternative to the shell and Python. In this article I want to show you some interesting technical facts I learned about AWK. # ⚓ Vice Media Group ☛ The_Open_Letter_to_Stop_‘Dangerous’_AI Race_Is_a_Huge_Mess⠀⇛ More than 30,000 people—including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, politician Andrew Yang, and a few leading AI researchers—have signed an open letter calling for a six-month pause on training AI systems more powerful than GPT-4. The letter immediately caused a furor as signatories walked back their positions, some notable signatories turned out to be fake, and many more AI researchers and experts vocally disagreed with the letter’s proposal and approach. # ⚓ Computer World ☛ Tech_big_wigs:_Hit_the_brakes_on_AI rollouts⠀⇛ The missive also warns of political disruptions “especially to democracy” from AI: chatbots acting as humans could flood social media and other networks with propaganda and untruths. And it warned that AI could “automate away all the jobs, including the fulfilling ones.” The letter called on civic leaders — not the technology community — to take charge of decisions around the breadth of AI deployments. # ⚓ LLVM Project ☛ Adding_a_new_target/object_backend_to_LLVM JITLink⠀⇛ Our code often relies on external dependencies. For example, even a simple hello-world program written in C depends on the C stdlib for the printf function. These external dependencies are expressed as symbolic references, which I will henceforth refer to as just symbols. Symbols are names of data or functions that have unknown addresses and are resolved or fixed up during the linking process. # ⚓ Qt ☛ Qt_Creator_10_released⠀⇛ * § Leftovers⠀➾ o ⚓ The Nation ☛ Theodora_Smiley_Lacey,_Civil_Rights_Activist⠀⇛ o ⚓ The Nation ☛ Christianity’s_Place_in_the_Left_and_the_Right⠀⇛ The purpose of David Hollinger’s new book, Christianity’s American Fate, is twofold. Hollinger, the Preston Hotchkis Professor of History emeritus at UC Berkeley, first seeks to explain how Christianity in the United States became synonymous, in large measure, with conservative white evangelicalism. He then seeks to offer explanations for the decline of mainline liberal Protestantism’s influence on American culture and society. o ⚓ The Nation ☛ A_Portrait_of_Leonard_Cohen_as_a_Young_Artist⠀⇛ One legend about Leonard Cohen goes like this: It’s the early 1970s, and the Canadian musician and poet is performing in Jerusalem. As was his custom at the time, he and his band are on a tremendous amount of mescaline. He feels self-conscious and fears the music isn’t reaching its full potential. Standing before the microphone, he confesses his doubts to the audience and offers a refund. “You know, some nights one is raised off the ground,” he says, “and some nights you just can’t get off the ground.” He takes a break backstage, where he is struck by a sudden impulse: He needs a shave. Standing before the mirror, he takes a razor to his face and begins the process with irrepressible joy, then performs the rest of the set, rejuvenated and with a slight razor burn. (This scene was caught on tape by Tony Palmer for his 1974 documentary, Bird on a Wire.) o ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ Hygraph_raises_$30M_for_its_content_federation platform⠀⇛ Hygraph GmbH, a startup helping companies manage content assets such as product listings and marketing copy, today announced that it has raised $30 million in funding. The Series B round was led by One Peak. Berlin-based Hygraph said that it will use the capital to speed up product development initiatives. ⚓ The Nation ☛ Disability_Is_Always_Someone_Else’s_Problem⠀⇛ In the United States, children with severe disabilities, especially intellectual disabilities, face an ignominious juncture around age 20. Aging out of school is referred to as “the cliff,” as students go abruptly from the structure and services provided in school into… nothingness as adults. During our son’s last Individual Education Plan (special needs) meeting, we argued for funding for his Covid makeup year (an additional year offered to some special needs students turning 21 in New York). The Department of Education representative refused, then actually laughed when I described what it was like living at home full-time with Jason, diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability. The representative apologized later, saying only that he was surprised it was “that bad.”1 * § Science⠀➾ o ⚓ Greece ☛ Elusive_‘einstein’_solves_a_long-standing_math_problem⠀⇛ In less poetic terms, an einstein is an “aperiodic monotile,” a shape that tiles a plane, or an infinite two-dimensional flat surface, but only in a nonrepeating pattern. (The term “einstein” comes from the German “ein stein,” or “one stone” – more loosely, “one tile” or “one shape.”) Your typical wallpaper or tiled floor is part of an infinite pattern that repeats periodically; when shifted, or “translated,” the pattern can be exactly superimposed on itself. An aperiodic tiling displays no such “translational symmetry,” and mathematicians have long sought a single shape that could tile the plane in such a fashion. This is known as the einstein problem. o ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Biohybrid_Implant_Patches_Broken_Nerves_With_Stem Cells⠀⇛ Neural interfaces have made great strides in recent years, but still suffer from poor longevity and resolution. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a biohybrid implant to improve the situation. o ⚓ Vice Media Group ☛ Scientists:_Stonehenge_Is_Not_a_Calendar,_It’s Something_More_Mysterious⠀⇛ A researcher recently claimed to have solved the mystery of Stonehenge’s purpose, but new work claims to debunk the explanation that it’s a calendar. * § Education⠀➾ o ⚓ Idiomdrottning ☛ Zettelkasten⠀⇛ Searching: I love the saying “A short pencil beats a long memory”, but there’s something that beats even a pencil since it can help you if you forget where you wrote it down. That’s right! Good old Ctrl-F! Their crusty old paper boxes can’t grep this.♥ First of all, searching can help us do editing and linking more effectively. That’s the key benefit. Searching can also help us find connections that we didn’t even know about. A great index or linking system can make us find specific cards that we have deliberately referenced. Searching can make us find things that we had forgotten about entirely. o ⚓ Meduza ☛ STEM_students_protest_school’s_decision_to_require Chinese_study_for_graduation_—_Meduza⠀⇛ The student council of Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (“MFTI”) has launched a petition protesting the new requirement that all students must study Chinese to graduate. o ⚓ Robin Schroer ☛ Active_Onboarding⠀⇛ Having recently changed jobs, I had the pleasure of onboarding for the first time in four years again, definitely a change of pace. Being quite senior at this point, I have been worrying a bit about how to join a new organisation and perform on my level, not having benefited from working directly on the ground for a long time, thus lacking direct technical experience and also social legitimacy. * § Hardware⠀➾ o ⚓ Hackaday ☛ MOSFET_Heater_Is_Its_Own_Thermostat⠀⇛ While we might all be quick to grab a microcontroller and an appropriate sensor to solve some problem, gather data about a system, or control another piece of technology, there are some downsides with this method. Software has a lot of failure modes, and relying on it without any backups or redundancy can lead to problems. Often, a much more reliable way to solve a simple problem is with hardware. This heating circuit, for example, uses a MOSFET as a heating element and as its own temperature control. o ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Stripped_Clock_Wheel_Gets_A_New_Set_Of_Teeth,_The_Hard Way⠀⇛ If there’s one thing we’ve learned from [Chris] at Clickspring, it’s that a clockmaker will stop at nothing to make a clock not only work perfectly, but look good doing it. That includes measures as extreme as this complete re-toothing of a wheel from a clock. Is re- toothing even a word? o ⚓ Hackaday ☛ The_BLE_Datalogging_Scale_Of_A_Thousand_Uses⠀⇛ Whether you’re making coffee or beer or complex chemicals, weighing your ingredients carefully and tracking them is key to getting good results. [Tech Dregs] decided to build a logging scale that would work seamlessly with his smartphone, and shared the design on YouTube. o ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Generating_Instead_Of_Storing_Meshes⠀⇛ The 64kB is a category in the demoscene where the total executable size must be less than 65,536 bytes, and at that size, storing vertexes, edges, and normal maps is a waste of space. [Ctrl-Alt-Test] is a French Demoscene group that has been doing incredible animations for the last 13 years. They’ve written an excellent guide on how they’ve been procedurally generating the meshes in their demos. o ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Compose_Any_Song_With_Twelve_Buttons⠀⇛ Limitations placed on any creative process often paradoxically create an environment in which creativity flourishes. A simple overview of modern pop, rock, or country music illustrates this principle quite readily. A bulk of these songs are built around a very small subset of music theory, often varying no more than the key or the lyrics. Somehow, almost all modern popular music exists within this tiny realm. [DeckerEgo] may have had this idea in mind when he created this tiny MIDI device which allows the creation of complex musical scores using a keyboard with only 12 buttons. * § Health/Nutrition/Agriculture⠀➾ o ⚓ CNN ☛ Children_and_teens_are_more_likely_to_die_by_guns_than anything_else⠀⇛ Firearms accounted for nearly 19% of childhood deaths (ages 1-18) in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wonder database. Nearly 3,600 children died in gun-related incidents that year. That’s about five children lost for every 100,000 children in the United States. In no other comparable country are firearms within the top four causes of mortality among children, according to a KFF analysis. o ⚓ New York Times ☛ Pope_Francis_Is_in_Hospital_and_Will_Stay_for Several_Days⠀⇛ The Vatican said the 86-year-old pontiff was taken to a hospital in Rome, where he was being treated for a respiratory infection. * § Proprietary⠀➾ o ⚓ Data Breaches ☛ Ransomware_crooks_are_exploiting_IBM_file exchange_bug_with_a_9.8_severity⠀⇛ The IBM Aspera Faspex is a centralized file-exchange application that large organizations use to transfer large files or large volumes of files at very high speeds. Rather than relying on TCP-based technologies such as FTP to move files, Aspera uses IBM’s proprietary FASP—short for Fast, Adaptive, and Secure Protocol—to better utilize available network bandwidth. The product also provides fine-grained management that makes it easy for users to send files to a list of recipients in distribution lists or shared inboxes or workgroups, giving transfers a workflow that’s similar to email. * § Pseudo-Open Source⠀➾ o § Openwashing⠀➾ # ⚓ OpenSource.com ☛ The_open_source_way_of_raising_a_family⠀⇛ As a rebellious teenager in the 80s, “because I said so” was a phrase I heard all too often at home. I wasn’t really a rebel. I just wanted to be heard and seen as a person starting to articulate their thoughts and emotions. The feeling I had of not being heard or listened to led me to believe that it’s important to raise kids who are not afraid to speak up, but who can also learn to adapt. Listening to them and collaborating with kids can also help them be creative and, eventually, allow them to be part of a successful organization. * § Security⠀➾ o ⚓ India Times ☛ Misconfigurations_are_the_most_common_modus operandi_for_hacks,_says_study⠀⇛ Misconfigurations are the most common modus operandi for hacks, says study “As we analyze the hacking landscape from 2019 to 2022, it’s evident that the most prevalent forms of cyber attacks were misconfigurations and data breaches. Additionally, Ransomware remains a persistent threat, leveraging weak credentials to gain access to valuable data which can then be held for ransom. Other types of hacks, such as Social Engineering, Cyber Espionage, Insider Threats, Supply Chain Attacks, and Spear Phishing, pose significant risks to organizations and must be taken into consideration as part of a comprehensive security strategy,” adds Tyagi. o ⚓ OSI Blog ☛ Why_the_European_Commission_must_consult_the_Open Source_communities⠀⇛ o ⚓ X.Org_Security_Advisory:_CVE-2023-1393:_X.Org_Server_Overlay Window_Use-After-Free⠀⇛ X.Org Security Advisory: March 29, 2023 X.Org Server Overlay Window Use-After-Free ========================================== This issue can lead to local privileges elevation on systems where the X server is running privileged and remote code execution for ssh X forwarding sessions. ZDI-CAN-19866/CVE-2023-1393: X.Org Server Overlay Window Use-After-Free Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability If a client explicitly destroys the compositor overlay window (aka COW), the Xserver would leave a dangling pointer to that window in the CompScreen structure, which will trigger a use-after-free later. Patches ------- Patch for this issue have been committed to the xorg server git repository. xorg-server 21.1.8 will be released shortly and will include this patch. - commit 26ef545b3 - composite: Fix use-after-free of the COW (https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/commit/ 26ef545b3) ZDI-CAN-19866/CVE-2023-1393 If a client explicitly destroys the compositor overlay window (aka COW), we would leave a dangling pointer to that window in the CompScreen structure, which will trigger a use-after-free later. Make sure to clear the CompScreen pointer to the COW when the latter gets destroyed explicitly by the client. o § Integrity/Availability/Authenticity⠀➾ # ⚓ WhichUK ☛ Twitter_impersonation_scam:_beware_of_dodgy ‘verification’_emails⠀⇛ Don’t click on links in emails claiming to be from Twitter # ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Scammers_fleece_Australians_out_of nearly_$170_million⠀⇛ Savvy phone and text scammers pretending to be from banks have cost Australians more than $20 million, with losses across industries amounting to nearly $170 million. o § Privacy/Surveillance⠀➾ # ⚓ Site36 ☛ EU_data_hamsters:_Atos_manager_moves_to_client after_trouble_with_biometric_flagship⠀⇛ Agnès Diallo now oversees biometric databases sold to the EU by her former employer. Interesting to see how she deals with claims for compensation against Atos. [...] Last week, Agnès Diallo took office as the new director of the Tallinn-based Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems (eu-LISA). The EU has thus once again given an important post to a highly-paid employee of the French software giant Atos: in 2019, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had already appointed the then Atos CEO Thierry Breton as Commissioner for Industry and Internal Market. At Atos, Diallo held various management positions, most recently for the executive board. There she was responsible, among other things, for „improving the sales processes“ of the group of companies. In this context, she already worked together with eu- LISA, the agency confirmed in response to a question from „nd“. # ⚓ Silicon Angle ☛ Despite_backlash,_US_police_are_still_using Clearview_AI_face_recognition_software⠀⇛ The majority of Americans have always been somewhat uncomfortable about their police forces tracking their faces, but today the BBC reported that one of the most well-known firms in this regard is going stronger than ever. In what seems like a surprising admission given the controversy surrounding face recognition technology, Clearview AI Inc. ⚓ [Repeat] Silicon Angle ☛ Amazon_opens_developer_access_to_its_Sidewalk wireless_network⠀⇛ The network, which Amazon says covers more than 90% of the U.S. population, provides internet access for connected devices. Currently, only a relatively limited number of devices can use Sidewalk. Amazon now hopes to change by making the network more widely accessible to developers and hardware makers. ⚓ Vice Media Group ☛ The_DEA_Bought_Customer_Data_from_Rogue_Employees_Instead of_Getting_a_Warrant⠀⇛ For years the DEA has used paid informants inside airline, bus, and parcel companies to bypass needing to get a warrant. A pair of bipartisan Senators now want the DOJ to put an end to it. ⚓ OpenRightsGroup ☛ Victory_for_migrants_as_judge_rules_immigration_exemption is_incompatible_with_GDPR⠀⇛ A High Court judge has agreed with Open Rights Group and the3million that the immigration exemption in the UK Data Protection Act 2018 is incompatible with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Can_public_trust_endure_in_India_amid_high_surveillance?⠀⇛ In India, the increased digitization of services has led to greater government surveillance and false arrests, activists say. The authorities say the surveillance is needed to curb rising crime. § Defence/Aggression⠀➾ * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Chinese_Official_Warns_McCarthy_Meeting_With_Taiwanese President_Would_Be_‘Provocation’⠀⇛ China’s Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday warned the U.S. that the country will take “resolute countermeasures” if an expected meeting between U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen goes forward this month following Tsai’s trip to Central America. * ⚓ Latvia ☛ Latvia_marks_19_years_since_joining_NATO⠀⇛ On Tuesday, March 29, it is 19 years since Latvia became a NATO member. According to experts, Latvia’s participation in the world’s most powerful military alliance is the most important thing that has happened in the area of national security. * ⚓ LRT ☛ Tactical_nuclear_weapons_in_Belarus:_What_does_this_mean?⠀⇛ Russia will deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, the first time Moscow has based arms outside Russia in decades. Defence experts warn this could reduce NATO response time in the case of an attack. * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ In_Niger,_poorest_of_the_poor_protect_refugees_on_the run⠀⇛ Niger, one of the world’s poorest countries, has a reputation as one of the most welcoming when it comes to refugees. That generosity brings benefits. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Ramzan_Kadyrov_says_Chechen_police_killed_two_‘militants’_in Gudermes_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Chechen police killed two “militants” in the town of Gudermes on Tuesday evening, Chechnya Governor Ramzan Kadyrov reported on Telegram * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Defense_Minister_Oleksiy_Reznikov:_Ukraine_will_launch counteroffensive_in_April_or_May_—_Meduza⠀⇛ The Ukrainian General Staff is planning to launch a counteroffensive this spring, said Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov to the Estonian broadcasting network ERR. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘A_Great_Start’:_Peace_Advocates_Cheer_Senate_Repeal_of Iraq_War_Authorization⠀⇛ Peace campaigners cheered Wednesday’s vote by the U.S. Senate to repeal the authorizations for the 1991 and 2003 invasions of Iraq, while calling on the House of Representatives to follow suit. * ⚓ RTL ☛ The_final_warning_that_nobody_wants_to_hear⠀⇛ The latest IPCC report confirmed once again that we are about to approach the point of no return in the climate crisis. The political silence that followed its release is a reminder of our cowardice in the fight for the planet’s survival. * ⚓ VOA News ☛ Are_Governments_Obligated_to_Protect_Citizens_From_Climate Change?_World_Court_to_Weigh_In⠀⇛ The U.N. General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution Wednesday that will ask the International Court of Justice to issue an advisory opinion on the obligations of states under international law to protect the rights of present and future generations from the impact of climate change. * ⚓ International Business Times ☛ New_Illegal_Migration_Bill “incompatible”_with_European_Convention_on_Human_Rights⠀⇛ It is currently in the Committee Stage, where a detailed examination of the bill takes place. If successful, it will then enter the Report Stage, where all MPs can suggest amendments to the bill or new clauses they think should be added. The proposed legislation aims to “prevent and deter unlawful migration, and in particular migration by unsafe and illegal routes, by requiring the removal of certain persons who enter or arrive in the United Kingdom in breach of immigration control”. * ⚓ BBC ☛ Dmitry_Muratov:_Nuclear_warning_from_Russia’s_Nobel-winning journalist⠀⇛ “We see how state propaganda is preparing people to think that nuclear war isn’t a bad thing,” he says. “On TV channels here, nuclear war and nuclear weapons are promoted as if they’re advertising pet food.” “They announce: ‘We’ve got this missile, that missile, another kind of missile.’ They talk about targeting Britain and France; about sparking a nuclear tsunami that washes away America. Why do they say this? So that people here are ready.” * ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ Hungarian_President_Novák:_We_need_a_peace_plan_that does_not_include_Russia’s_victory⠀⇛ * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ ‘Sunsetting’_the_war?_Senate_moves_to_repeal_OK_for_2002 Iraq_invasion.⠀⇛ The Senate is expected to repeal the 2002 measure that authorized the US invasion of Iraq. Lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ On_the_Ukraine-Russia_Border,_War_Is_Impossible_to Escape⠀⇛ Sumy, Ukraine—Olena, 71, has lived and worked almost her entire life in Bilopillya, a village of about 15,000 in northeastern Ukraine, less than 10 kilometers from the Russian border. Sitting outside her apartment building on March 24, she wore a red scarf that framed her worn and wrinkled face and told me how her children used to travel to Russia for work building houses, and how years ago, during Soviet times, she used to peddle vegetables in Moscow. Butter from Bilopillya was for sale in Moscow, too; Olena remembered that the same butter was scarcely available to buy in the village where it was made, a reminder that Russia’s colonial exploitation of Ukraine is not the distant past. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ U.N._Warns_of_Buildup_of_Russian_and_Ukrainian_Forces in_Region_of_Nuclear_Complex⠀⇛ “It is obvious that military activity is increasing in this whole region, so every possible measure and precaution should be taken so that the plant is not attacked,” the U.N.’s top nuclear official said. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ We_Still_Don’t_Know_Why_Russia_Invaded_Ukraine⠀⇛ Some wars acquire names that stick. The Lancaster and York clans fought the War of the Roses from 1455 to 1485 to claim the British throne. The Hundred Years’ War pitted England against France from 1337 to 1453. In the Thirty Years’ War, 1618–48, many European countries clashed, while Britain and France waged the Seven Years’ War, 1756–63, across significant parts of the globe. World War I (1914–18) gained the lofty moniker, “The Great War,” even though World II (1939–45) would prove far greater in death, destruction, and its grim global reach. * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ US_military’s_top-brass_women_got_together._Here’s_what they_said.⠀⇛ The U.S. military’s top-ranking women shared a stage recently and recounted discrimination, but also the positive impact – and growing welcome – of female troops. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Russia’s_Federal_Penitentiary_Service_offers_defense conglomerate_Rostec_the_use_of_prisoner_labor_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Arkady Gostev, the director of Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service, sent a letter to Sergey Chemezov, head of state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec, reports newspaper Kommersant. In it, Gostev invites the state corporation to use prisoners’ labor for developing, producing, and exporting industrial products. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ It_Is_Time_to_Show_the_American_People_Photographs_of Children_Massacred_by_Gun_Violence⠀⇛ And now we have another mass school shooting, this time in Tennessee with three 9-year-old girls dead as well as 3 adults. Immediately followed by another pathetic Republican congressman claiming that Congress can’t do a thing. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Putin_Further_Stokes_Nuclear_Fears_With_‘Sinister’ Training_Exercises⠀⇛ In what was seen around the world as a “menacing” and “sinister” show of Russia’s nuclear capabilities, thousands of Russian troops on Wednesday began exercises in Siberia with the nation’s Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system. * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ UN_Security_Council_Won’t_Probe_Nord_Stream_Bombing⠀⇛ The only members who voted in favor of investigating the sabotage were Russia, China, and Brazil. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Get_Ready_for_Yet_Another_Pentagon_Spending_Spree⠀⇛ On March 13, the Pentagon rolled out its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The results were—or at least should have been—stunning, even by the standards of a department that’s used to getting what it wants when it wants it. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Former_United_Russia_deputy_found_guilty_in_hit-and-run_case involving_6-year-old_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Sergey Mamontov, a former United Russia district deputy from the Novosibirsk region, has been found guilty in a hit-and-run case. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Gulagu.net_ends_evacuation_program_for_former_Russian_soldiers after_past_evacuee_admits_he_helped_capture_Ukrainians_who_were_later murdered_—_Meduza⠀⇛ The human rights group Gulagu.net has stopped evacuating people from Russia who had ties to the Russian army and Russian security forces, founder Vladimir Osechkin reported on Wednesday. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Russian-occupied_Melitopol_partially_without_power_after Ukrainian_shelling_attack_—_Meduza⠀⇛ The Ukrainian military carried out a shelling attack on Melitopol Wednesday morning, Interfax reported, citing the Russian-installed regional authorities. § Environment⠀➾ * ⚓ Rolling Stone ☛ Will_an_Oil_Racket_Destroy_One_of_Africa’s_Most_Sacred Places?⠀⇛ A Canadian company has begun drilling near the protected Okavango River Delta, promising jobs for locals and endless fossil fuel for investors. So far, there’s been no oil — but there have been big profits for the founders * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ European_Human_Rights_Court_Hears_Historic_Climate_Case Brought_by_Elderly_Swiss_Women⠀⇛ The European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday heard arguments in a case brought by a group of elderly Swiss women who are suing their country’s government, alleging that its “current climate targets and measures are not sufficient to limit global warming to a safe level.” * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Biden_Climate_Approval_Plummets_After_Willow_Oil Drilling_Greenlighted⠀⇛ Survey data published Wednesday shows that the U.S. electorate’s approval of President Joe Biden’s handling of the climate crisis has declined since October. * § Energy/Transportation⠀➾ o ⚓ TruthOut ☛ AOC_Says_GOP_Energy_Bill_May_as_Well_Have_Been_Written Entirely_by_Big_Oil⠀⇛ o ⚓ JURIST ☛ EU_adopts_legislation_to_phase_out_new_carbon-emitting cars_by_2035⠀⇛ EU ministers Tuesday adopted legislation to phase out sales of new carbon-emitting cars and vans by 2035. The approved law amends Regulation 2019/631 and sets higher standards for reducing carbon emissions. o ⚓ LRT ☛ Lithuania_welcomes_limits_on_Russian_gas⠀⇛ Lithuania welcomes the decision to allow EU’s member states to limit imports of natural gas from Russia, said Deputy Energy Minister Albinas Zananavičius. o ⚓ Latvia ☛ Funding_available_for_electric_school_buses_in_Latvia⠀⇛ The Central Finance and Contracting Agency (CFLA) has launched an additional call for municipalities to use the financing of the Recovery Fund for the purchase of electric cars for school transport. The fund still has €3.7 million available for this purpose, the CFLA said March 29. o ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Looping_China_into_the_anti-corruption_fight⠀⇛ A U.S. charge that an American crypto-currency leader bribed Chinese officials might bring China into the global campaign against transnational corruption. o ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ The_Republican_State_AGs_Doing_the_Dirty_Work_for Big_Oil⠀⇛ According to the nonpartisan National Association of Attorneys General, a state attorney general’s job is to represent the public interest—not private, special interests—by, among other things, “enforcing federal and state environmental laws.” Attorneys general (AGs) in the five states most vulnerable to climate change, however, are doing the exact opposite: Instead of defending their constituents, they are defending the fossil fuel industry. o ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ Drowning_or_Waving?_Will_Beetaloo_gas frackers_survive_Greens,_Labor_Safeguard_deal?⠀⇛ Monday’s emissions pact struck by Chris Bowen and Adam Bandt has hit shares in Beetaloo Basin gas frackers Empire and Tamboran. Yet confusion reigns. Bandt says the deal has “derailed” the Beetaloo and Barossa gas projects. The frackers say it’s business as usual. Callum Foote reports. Just a week after Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced moves to reform Australia’s monopoly share market operator, ASX, and improve the integrity of financial markets, a classic case of market integrity arose. o ⚓ Vice Media Group ☛ Flying_Is_Worse_Than_Ever_After_Massive Airline_Bailout,_Consumer_Watchdog_Says⠀⇛ The report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group analyzed Department of Transportation data on consumer complaints about airline travel and airline performance. The report found consumer complaints have quadrupled from 2019 to 2022, which was the worst year since 2001 (not including 2020 data). This doesn’t include data from December, when Southwest Airlines melted down and canceled a quarter of its flights during the Christmas travel period, because DOT received so many complaints that month it hasn’t been able to review and process the data yet. “In a nutshell, just about everything negative got worse in 2022: complaints, cancellations, delays, involuntary bumping and baggage handling,” the study’s author, Teresa Murray, wrote on PIRG’s website, “all while the number of air travelers for the full year of 2022 was below 2019 levels.” o ⚓ Interesting Engineering ☛ European_Union_nations_decide_to_ban ICE_car_sales_as_of_2035⠀⇛ A historic regulation that will ensure that all new automobiles sold starting in 2035 must have zero emissions has been passed by member states of the European Union (EU), according to Reuters. Italy, Bulgaria, and Romania voted no, and Poland abstained. o ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ The_Last_Winter_of_Gas_in_Europe⠀⇛ While hundreds of activists blockade the European Gas Conference in Vienna to stop further climate chaos and poverty, we call on all movements and organizations to push back against the power of the fossil fuels industry. To end the cost of living crisis and avert climate chaos, we need to guarantee the rapid phase-out of fossil gas in Europe, and to build a new energy system for people and planet. Next winter needs to be the Last Winter of Gas in Europe. o ⚓ The Nation ☛ Fossil_Fuel_Companies_Are_Donating_Millions_to_Skew University_Research⠀⇛ In March, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its sixth assessment report, summarizing the current knowledge of the impacts and risks of climate change. “Climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health. There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a livable and sustainable future for all,” reads the 2023 report. “The choices and actions implemented in this decade will have impacts now and for thousands of years.” o ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ Hungarian_company_to_build_biggest_solar_power plant_in_Bosnia-Herzegovina⠀⇛ * § Wildlife/Nature⠀➾ o ⚓ The Revelator ☛ Standing_Up_for_Freshwater_Biodiversity⠀⇛ o ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Reviving_extinct_species:_Can_we?_Should_we?⠀⇛ Righting a wrong? Or playing God? Emerging efforts to revive extinct species raise questions about the promise – and ethics – of bioengineering. § Finance⠀➾ * ⚓ Latvia ☛ E-commerce_growth_slows_down_in_Latvia,_say_experts⠀⇛ Although the volume of e-commerce in Latvia has been growing rapidly in the last three years, the pace has started to slow slightly in the last three months. Was the breakthrough in e- commerce a temporary boom during the Covid-19 pandemic time, or is Internet shopping to stay? Latvian Radio spoke to industry representatives on March 29. * ⚓ Michael West Media ☛ ACTU_pushing_for_7_pct_rise_to_minimum_and_award wages⠀⇛ The annual minimum wage for Australia’s low paid workers should rise by seven per cent, the ACTU says. The union body made the recommendation in a submission to the Fair Work Commission’s national minimum wage review ahead of a decision in June this year. * ⚓ TruthOut ☛ Vermont_Dairy_Workers_Battle_Corporate_Greed_and_Demand “Milk_With_Dignity”⠀⇛ * ⚓ TruthOut ☛ Credit_Suisse_Helped_Ultra_Rich_Americans_Hide_Over_$700 Million_From_IRS⠀⇛ * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Credit_Suisse_Complicit_in_‘Massive’_Conspiracy_to_Help Rich_Americans_Dodge_Taxes:_Senate_Report⠀⇛ The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday published the results of a two-year investigation showing that the scandal-plagued Swiss bank Credit Suisse has been complicit in a “massive, ongoing conspiracy” to help wealthy U.S. citizens dodge taxes. * ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ “Bootstrapped”:_Alissa_Quart_on_Liberating_Ourselves from_the_Myth_of_the_American_Dream⠀⇛ We speak with journalist Alissa Quart, executive director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, about her new book, Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream, which examines myths about individualism and self-reliance that underpin the U.S. economy and the inequality it fosters. She says a focus on succeeding through hard work obscures the degree to which many rich and powerful people have benefited from social support, resulting in a cycle of “shame and blame” for those who fall short. * ⚓ Marginalia ☛ Marginalia_Search:_2_years,_big_news⠀⇛ This grant is essentially the best-case scenario for funding this project. It’ll be able to remain independent, open-source, and non-profit. I won’t start in earnest for a few months as I’ve got loose ends to tie up before I can devote that sort of time. More details to come, but I’ll say as much as the first step is a tidying up of the sources and a move off my self-hosted git instance to an external git host yet to be decided. * ⚓ David Rosenthal ☛ Two_Great_Reads⠀⇛ This post is to flag two great posts by authors always worth reading, both related to the sad state of the venture capital industry upon which I have pontificated several times: Molly White’s The venture capitalist’s dilemma. Fais Khan’s Zero Knowledge Influencer: Are ZKPs Worth the Hype?. Each will reward your time. Below the fold I comment on both of them. * ⚓ Robert Reich ☛ This_One_Thing_Would_Increase_Wages_By_$300_Billion⠀⇛ * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Debt_Talks_Are_Frozen_as_House_Republicans_Splinter Over_a_Fiscal_Plan⠀⇛ The struggles among Republicans to put forth a budget reflect the perilous path ahead for lawmakers who must broker a debt deal by the summer to avert a catastrophic default. § AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics⠀➾ * ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ US_Ambassador:_The_Hungarian_government_has_been bypassing_parliament_for_2,547_days,_citing_various_emergencies⠀⇛ * ⚓ New Yorker ☛ If_Alvin_Bragg_Indicts_Donald_Trump,_What_Will_the_Case Look_Like?⠀⇛ The trial could hinge on the “catch and kill” practices at the National Enquirer. * ⚓ Mint Press News ☛ Chris_Hedges:_The_Donald_Trump_Problem⠀⇛ Donald Trump is not being targeted for the misdemeanors and serious felonies he appears to have committed but for discrediting and undermining the entrenched power of the ruling duopoly. * ⚓ Marcy Wheeler ☛ Donald_Trump’s_Dumbass_Russia_Binder⠀⇛ If you’re going to expose yourself and your assistants to Espionage Act prosecution, the binder full of Crossfire Hurricane documents that Trump has obsessed about ever since is one dumbass document to do so over. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Bowman,_Sanders_Lead_Push_for_Biden_to_Probe_Israel’s Use_of_US_Arms_Against_Palestinians⠀⇛ Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Sen. Bernie Sanders are circulating a letter this week urging the Biden administration to “undertake a shift in U.S. policy in recognition of the worsening violence, further annexation of land, and denial of Palestinian rights” by Israel. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Israeli_Protesters_Say_They’re_Defending_Freedom. Palestinians_Know_Better.⠀⇛ Following immense pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his government’s plan to weaken the Israeli Supreme Court. The self-proclaimed pro-“democracy” camp, which was protesting the plan so that the court could be saved from the grips of the pro-government camp for whom the judiciary is laughably “too leftist,” has, for the moment, declared victory. But the pro-government camp also has reason to cheer; in exchange for his acquiescence to the delay, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was granted a long- sought “national guard,” which would function as his own private militia.  * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Israeli_Crisis_Shows_How_Protests_Can,_and_Can’t, Force_Change⠀⇛ What does it take for a mass movement to translate public anger into political results? Leverage. * ⚓ Pro Publica ☛ The_Legal_and_Medical_Impact_of_Recent_Abortion Restrictions⠀⇛ Nine months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of federal protection of abortion rights, the impact of the landmark ruling known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization continues to ripple across the nation. * ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ Ukrainian_politician_about_Hungary’s_maverick politics:_there_must_be_some_Russian_blackmail_behind_it⠀⇛ * ⚓ Telex (Hungary) ☛ 1956_Hungarian_refugee_chemist_awarded_one_of_the highest_American_science_honours⠀⇛ * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Gen_Z_and_Baby_Boomers_Need_to_Work_Together⠀⇛ Following the 2022 midterm elections, Gen Z were largely credited by Democratic politicians and pundits for stopping the red wave. “Young voters cancel out every single vote of those over 65. Under 30 and under 40 were the only age group to go to the Democrats and they went overwhelmingly to the Democrats,” said the student chair of the Harvard Public Opinion Project, Alan Zhang, in an interview with ABC News. “Without the youth vote, there was no firewall that stopped the red wave from taking over.” According to data from the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University, about 27 percent of voters who cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections were under 30, making it the second- highest youth voter turnout in about 30 years. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Idaho_Set_to_Become_First_State_to_Criminalize_Minors Who_Travel_to_Get_Abortion_Care⠀⇛ Reproductive rights advocates and Democratic state lawmakers in Idaho on Wednesday condemned a Republican proposal to create a new crime in the state using the invented term “abortion trafficking,” which would criminalize people who help minors to obtain out-of-state abortion care. * ⚓ TruthOut ☛ Idaho_Poised_to_Pass_First Bill_Banning_Interstate_Travel for_Abortion⠀⇛ * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Biden_Veto_Expected_After_4_Senate_Dems,_Sinema_Help GOP_Gut_Water_Protections⠀⇛ U.S. President Joe Biden’s vow to veto a Republican-led resolution that would gut his administration’s water protections did not stop four Democratic senators and one ex- Democrat from helping the GOP send the measure to his desk on Wednesday. * ⚓ Mullvad VPN ☛ The_European_Commission_Does_Not_Understand_What_Is Written_In_Its_Own_Chat_Control_Bill⠀⇛ Ylva Johansson is the EU Commissioner in charge of the Chat Control Bill. In recent days she has taken part in several interviews in Swedish media and also spoken in front of EU parliament members. It’s obvious during the interviews that Ylva Johansson does not understand her own bill and what consequences it would have. She constantly repeats misleading and incorrect arguments. Above all, she continues to claim that it’s possible to scan end-to-end encrypted communication without breaking the encryption. It’s remarkable that the responsible EU Commissioner gets away with this, without tremendous criticism from media and members of the EU Parliament (we know, there are some speaking up, but it’s not enough). Here are some of her statements during the last week and our comments. * ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ Banning_TikTok_Won’t_Keep_Us_Safe:_Julia_Angwin Critiques_Bipartisan_Attack_on_Chinese_Firm⠀⇛ A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would allow the federal government to potentially ban technology from countries the U.S. considers to be adversaries, including China. Last Thursday, congressmembers grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew during a five-hour hearing on the app’s ties to the Chinese government, its data practices and its effects on children’s mental health. Critics say this China-focused scrutiny largely ignores similar privacy concerns over the use of U.S.-owned apps and social media platforms. We hear more from Julia Angwin, an investigative journalist and contributing opinion writer at The New York Times, whose latest guest essay is titled “How to Fix the TikTok Problem.” * ⚓ US Congress ☛ S.686_–_RESTRICT_Act_118th_Congress_(2023-2024)⠀⇛ (6) software designed or used primarily for connecting with and communicating via the internet that is in use by greater than 1,000,000 persons in the United States at any point during the year period preceding the date on which the covered transaction is referred to the Secretary for review or the Secretary initiates review of the covered transaction, including— [...] * ⚓ US Senate ☛ Senators_Introduce_Bipartisan_Bill_to_Tackle_National Security_Threats_from_Foreign_Tech⠀⇛ In addition to Sens. Warner and Thune, the legislation is co- sponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Mitt Romney (R-UT). * ⚓ The Guardian UK ☛ White_House_‘very_in_favor’_of_bill_thought_to_target TikTok⠀⇛ Also known as the Restrict Act, the measure would authorize the White House – through the commerce department – to review technologies which arrive from abroad. The commerce department could then move to ban those technologies or seek to force their sale, depending on any review’s findings. * ⚓ Vice Media Group ☛ The_‘Insanely_Broad’_RESTRICT_Act_Could_Ban_Much More_Than_Just_TikTok⠀⇛ The bill could have implications not just for social networks, but potentially security tools such as virtual private networks (VPNs) that consumers use to encrypt and route their traffic, one said. Although the intention of the bill is to target apps or services that pose a threat to national security, these critics worry it may have much wider implications for the First Amendment. * ⚓ Washington Examiner ☛ Rand_Paul_hits_the_brakes_on_Hawley_push_to_ban TikTok⠀⇛ Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) has partnered with Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) on the RESTRICT Act, a White House-endorsed bill to address those concerns that has so far garnered 21 co- sponsors, 10 Democrats and 11 Republicans. * ⚓ Techdirt ☛ As_The_Social_Media_Moral_Panic_Continues,_People_Keep Highlighting_How_Much_Value_It_Actually_Provides⠀⇛ I know we’re deep, deep, deep into the moral panic about social media being uniquely awful, especially for kids. It’s driving all sorts of nonsense, including the false idea that we’re in a uniquely excessive period of depression, or that it’s been “proven” that social media makes kids feel bad. But… that’s not what the data actually show. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘I_Don’t_Like_Censorship’:_Omar_Slams_Proposed_TikTok Ban_as_Hawley_Aims_to_Fast-Track_Passage⠀⇛ Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday joined the ranks of progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups voicing opposition to proposals to ban TikTok as Republican Sen. Josh Hawley plans to force a vote on his bill sometime this week. * ⚓ TruthOut ☛ China-Focused_TikTok_Scrutiny_Ignores_Similar_Privacy Concerns_in_US-Owned_Apps⠀⇛ * ⚓ NDTV ☛ All_Techies_Fired_As_Microsoft’s_GitHub_Sacks_142_India Staffers:_Report⠀⇛ Microsoft acquired GitHub for USD 7.5 billion in a stock deal on June 2, 2018. * ⚓ Hollywood Reporter ☛ Electronic_Arts_to_Lay_Off_6_Percent_of_Workforce in_Restructuring⠀⇛ These actions are expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2023. * ⚓ Hollywood Reporter ☛ Warner_Music_to_Cut_270_Jobs_Amid_Push_to_“New Tech_Initiatives”⠀⇛ On Wednesday, newly-installed CEO Robert Kyncl told staff via an internal memo that “we’re reallocating resources towards new skills for artist and songwriter development and new tech initiatives.” About 6,200 employees worked at Warner Music as of last September, per its annual report. * ⚓ NDTV ☛ Burger_King_Closes_26_Outlets_In_Michigan,_Leaving_Over_400 Employees_Jobless⠀⇛ Burger King fans in Michigan will soon have to find a new spot to satisfy their burger cravings. The fast-food chain is closing 26 restaurants across the state after EYM King, the Burger King franchisee in Michigan, failed to renew its deal with the company. As per Fox Business, the announcement was made recently, and The Daily Mail reports that the store closure began on March 17, 2023, and will continue throughout the next month of April. The franchisee cites “unforeseen business circumstances” for the closure and expects to shut down all 26 locations by April 15, 2023. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Trump_Says_the_Justice_System_Has_Been_Weaponized._He Would_Know.⠀⇛ The former president is attempting to cast the investigations into his actions as politically motivated uses of the justice system. In office, he regularly sought to use government powers against his foes. * ⚓ Variety ☛ Electronic_Arts_to_Lay_Off_800_Employees,_6%_of_Workforce⠀⇛ The video game company, whose popular titles include “Madden NFL,” “EA Sports FIFA 23,” “Apex Legends” and “The Sims,” is restructuring to focus on “strategic priorities,” CEO Andrew Wilson said in a memo distributed to employees Wednesday. As part of the cost-cutting moves, EA will wind down certain projects, according to Wilson, although he didn’t specify which titles are getting axed. * ⚓ The Economist ☛ Where_have_all_the_sacked_tech_workers_gone?⠀⇛ So far techies themselves have been mostly spared, observes Tim Herbert of the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a trade body. Instead, the axe has fallen mainly on business functions like sales and recruitment. These had grown steadily as a share of tech-industry employment in recent years, a telltale sign of bloat (see chart 2). Between the depths of the pandemic in the spring of 2020 and peak employment at the start of 2023, the tech sector added around 1m workers. Simply hiring such numbers required hiring plenty of recruiters; as a headhunting rule of thumb, one recruiter can hire 25 new employees a year. Many of those recruiters may now be surplus to requirements. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Mike_Pence_Is_Running_Against_Mike_Pence⠀⇛ “Hang Mike Pence! Hang Mike Pence!” * ⚓ TruthOut ☛ Federal_Judge_Says_Mike_Pence_Must_Testify_in_January_6 Probe⠀⇛ * ⚓ New York Times ☛ The_Liberal_Maverick_Fighting_Race-Based_Affirmative Action⠀⇛ For decades, Richard Kahlenberg has pushed for a class- conscious approach to college admissions. He may finally get his wish, but it comes at a personal cost. * ⚓ CS Monitor ☛ Biden’s_democracy_summit_2.0:_Ukraine_war_spurs_globalized format⠀⇛ Two years into President Biden’s signature initiative, successful democracies from around the world are co-hosting a second democracy summit. What lessons can they provide? * § Misinformation/Disinformation/Propaganda⠀➾ o ⚓ New York Times ☛ Trump’s_Return_to_Fox_News_Gets_a_Cool_Reception …_on_Fox_News⠀⇛ The network used to be a safe space for the former president. But Brian Kilmeade, Jason Chaffetz and others had tough words for his appearance on “Hannity,” his first Fox interview in months. o ⚓ Sébastien Wilmet ☛ Sébastien_Wilmet:_Links_to_Harmful_internet use_articles⠀⇛ I wanted to share the following two links. I’ve read some sections that interested me, and indeed it was very interesting and I learned new things. Harmful_internet_use_–_Part_I:_Internet_addiction_and problematic_use Harmful_internet_use_–_Part_II:_Impact_on_culture_and society § Some notes It explains why I more or less refused a job related to developing video games (it was about adding some kind of addictive features to old/legacy video games). Some people are addicted to (stupid) video games where you need to connect daily to collect “presents” or points, I definitely didn’t want to “play this game”. It also explains well the reasons why I’m on no social networks. I totally deleted my Facebook account several years ago, which is a daunting task: very difficult to find where to delete the account, the need to confirm a ~dozen times by clicking on the small links (not the green or blue button), and then waiting a month without logging in again! Completely crazy. § Censorship/Free Speech⠀➾ * ⚓ Latvia ☛ Police_officer_suspected_of_retransmitting_banned_TV channels⠀⇛ The Internal Security Bureau of Latvia (IDB) has detained an officer in the Latgale administration of State Police on suspicion of providing access to television channels banned in Latvia, IDB said on March 29. * ⚓ Techdirt ☛ The_Dirty_Secret_Behind_Porn_Filtering_Laws?_Content Filtering_Doesn’t_Work.⠀⇛ A couple of years ago, Utah became the first state in the union to mandate that content filters be enabled on all mobile devices sold by manufacturers like Samsung, Apple, Lenovo, or TCL. The measure was a hit among the anti-porn crowd because it created a precedent for other states which sought to curtail the viewership of otherwise legal, consensual, regulated pornography among minors. The Utah law, House Bill 72, was passed through a religious-conservative state legislature and signed into law by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox back in 2021. Since then, the law has sat dormant.  * ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Elon’s_Definition_Of_‘Free_Speech_Absolutist’_Allows Censorship_In_India,_That_Twitter_Used_To_Fight⠀⇛ As you’ll recall, Elon Musk claims to be a “free speech absolutist” but his definition of free speech… is not free speech supportive at all. It’s the opposite. * ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Deputies_Who_Raided_Afroman’s_House_Sue_Him_For_Daring_To Turn_Footage_Of_The_Raid_Into_A_Viral_Video⠀⇛ When the Adams County (OH) sheriff’s office raided rap artist Afroman’s home, he didn’t just sit back and assume everyone involved operated in good faith. The raid was captured on Afroman’s security cameras, which the artist soon converted into a viral video/rap song entitled “Will You Help Me Repair My Door.” * ⚓ Red Pixels Ventures Ltd ☛ Meta,_Google_Defend_Brazilian_Law_That Absolves_Companies_From_Responsibility_for_Content_Posted_by_Users⠀⇛ Meta Platforms and Alphabet Google appeared before Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday to defend a law that says [Internet] companies are not responsible for content that users post unless the companies are subject to a court order. The companies are appealing a 2017 lawsuit by a Brazilian woman who wanted Facebook to remove a profile and sued the company for compensation. * ⚓ Meduza ☛ Pussy_Riot’s_Nadezhda_Tolokonnikova_added_to_Russia’s_federal wanted_list_—_Meduza⠀⇛ Pussy Riot activist Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has been added to the Russian Interior Ministry’s wanted persons database. The observers at Mediazona were first to spot the publication. § Freedom of Information⠀➾ * ⚓ JURIST ☛ Burkina_Faso_suspends_broadcasts_from_France_24_over_Al_Qaeda interview⠀⇛ Burkina Faso Monday announced that it will suspend broadcasts from France 24, a French international news network, after the network aired an interview with the head of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). The interview effectively classifies France 24 as a “communications agency for these terrorists,” according to Minister of Communication Jean-Emmanuel Ouedraogo. * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Don’t_Let_the_Texas_Observer_Shut_Down⠀⇛ Lewis Lapham once said of the late Molly Ivins, “She reminds us that dissent is what rescues democracy from a quiet death behind closed doors.” § Civil Rights/Policing⠀➾ * ⚓ JURIST ☛ UN_secretary_general:_education_essential_to_combat_legacy_of transatlantic_slave_trade⠀⇛ UN Secretary-General António Guterres Monday stated that education is critical to combating racism and other vices bred by decades of slavery. Guterres’ comments occurred at a UN General Assembly session to observe the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. * ⚓ JURIST ☛ UN_human_rights_report_calls_for_North_Korea_to_end_forced disappearances⠀⇛ The UN Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Monday released a report on the impact of forced disappearance and abductions in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on victims and their families. * ⚓ LRT ☛ Soviet_statues_from_Antakalnis_Cemetery_in_Vilnius_to_be_moved_to a_park⠀⇛ The Soviet-era statues removed from Antakalnis Cemetery in Vilnius will be moved to the Grūto Parkas, which houses dozens of Soviet monuments in the southern city of Druskininkai, the Vilnius authorities decided on Wednesday. * ⚓ LRT ☛ Lithuania_steps_back_from_plans_to_ban_citizenship_for Belarusian,_Russian_nationals⠀⇛ Lithuania’s government has stepped back from previous plans, which would have banned Belarusian and Russian nationals from acquiring the country’s citizenship. * ⚓ LRT ☛ Lithuania_resisting_‘China’s_special_trade_operation’,_says_FM⠀⇛ Lithuania has welcomed a political agreement in Brussels to establish an Anti-Coercion Instrument, which would help against China’s de facto trade sanctions. * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ John_Kiriakou:_US_Solitary_Confinement⠀⇛ Most states have at least considered initiatives to do away with, or to reduce the use of, isolation in their prison systems, according to the latest major report on the subject. But there’s bad news too. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ WATCH_LIVE:_Sanders_to_Grill_Former_Starbucks_CEO_on ‘Illegal_Anti-Union_Activities’⠀⇛ Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is testifying Wednesday morning before a Senate committee chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders, who used his time to grill the billionaire on the coffee giant’s scorched-earth union-busting campaign that has drawn hundreds of unfair labor practice charges and dozens of complaints from the NLRB. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ ‘This_Scam_Is_a_Non-Starter’:_Dems_Blast_McCarthy’s Latest_Call_for_Painful_Cuts⠀⇛ Congressional Democrats reiterated their opposition to steep federal spending cuts on Tuesday after Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy issued a vague outline of his caucus’ demands, which include more punitive work requirements for aid recipients and steep cuts to non-military spending. * ⚓ Shadowproof ☛ Protest_Song_Of_The_Week:_‘Mount_Meigs’_By_Lonnie Holley⠀⇛ As late as the 1960s, prisoners were forced to pick cotton from early morning to late evening, with physical and sexual abuse commonplace. * ⚓ TruthOut ☛ Schultz_Says_Starbucks_Has_Never_Broken_Labor_Laws_Despite Dozens_of_Violations⠀⇛ * ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Fifth_Circuit_Finally_Finds_A_Cop_Unworthy_Of_Immunity, Strips_Protection_From_Officer_Who_Shot_Man_Five_Times_During_Routine Traffic_Stop⠀⇛ To be fair, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals doesn’t always hand out immunity while waving away egregious, often horrific rights violations perpetrated by law enforcement officers. But it certainly seems to frequently find creative ways to let cops exit lawsuits, no matter how awful their behavior. * ⚓ TruthOut ☛ Undocumented_Workers_and_Freelancers_Demand_Unemployment Safety_Net_in_New_York⠀⇛ * ⚓ Technology_and_Its_Negative_Effects_on_the_Psyche⠀⇛ In psychology, the psyche/ˈsaɪki/ is the totality of the human mind, conscious and unconscious.[1] * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ “Lesser_Evil”_Biden_Wants_More_Border_Patrol_Than_MAGA Republicans⠀⇛ Over the weekend, Biden bragged about his support for even more resources than “MAGA Republicans.” to “secure the border” on Twitter. This is “lesser evilism” in action. * ⚓ TruthOut ☛ Biden_Wants_More_Border_Patrol_Than_MAGA_Republicans⠀⇛ * ⚓ TruthOut ☛ FL_Students_Protest_GOP_Bill_to_Eliminate_Diversity_Programs on_State_Campuses⠀⇛ * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ Pentagon_Leaders_Admit_Defense_Funding_“Wish_Lists”_Are_a Bad_Practice⠀⇛ Defense officials have been required to submit a budgetary “wish list” every year since 2017. * ⚓ Scheerpost ☛ ‘We’re_Not_Gonna_Fix_It,’_Says_GOP_Congressman_After Nashville_Mass_Shooting⠀⇛ Rep. Tim Burchett’s response to the leading killer of U.S. children stands in stark contrast to his zeal for banning drag shows: “Dadgummit, we don’t put up with that crap in Tennessee.” * ⚓ The Nation ☛ Republicans_Want_You_to_Forget_Their_Complicity_in_the Nashville_Shooting⠀⇛ The mass shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, which left six people dead, including three 9-year- olds, was the 13th school shooting this year that led to injury or death. Education Week, which has been tracking these massacres since 2018, reports that there were 51 such shootings last year and 157 since they began tabulating the body counts. * ⚓ Quartz ☛ Nobody_has_donated_to_Tennessee’s_anti-abortion_monument⠀⇛ Tennessee passed a law in 2018 to create a monument for “victims of abortion.” Five years later, the monument has yet to materialize, and the private fund for the so-called “Monument to Unborn Children” has yet to receive a single dollar, according to state sources. * ⚓ Green Party UK ☛ Green_Party_reacts_to_government_plans_to_house migrants_on_barges_and_in_army_camps⠀⇛ “Together with the Illegal Immigration Bill that will cast adrift thousands of people seeking protection in this country, these proposals will cause real harm to already vulnerable people. * ⚓ Democracy Now ☛ 38_Die_in_Fire_Inside_Mexican_Immigration_Jail_Amid Broader_Crackdown_Near_U.S._Border⠀⇛ We go to Ciudad Juárez for an update on the fire that killed at least 38 men held at a Mexican immigration detention center just across the U.S. border from El Paso, Texas. Surveillance video from the jail shows guards walking away as flames spread inside the jail cells, making no effort to open the jail cells or help the migrants who were trapped. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador blamed the fire on the men who were being held at the detention jail, alleging that they set their mattresses on fire to protest conditions, while U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar claimed the tragedy was a consequence of “irregular migration.” The deaths in Mexico came just hours after the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees urged the Biden administration not to adopt a proposed anti-asylum rule that would turn more refugees away at the border. We speak with the U.S.-Mexico border-based journalist Luis Chaparro. * ⚓ Common Dreams ☛ Rights_Groups_Blame_Horrific_Mexico_Fire_on_‘Inhumane’ Migration_Policies⠀⇛ Calling for a full investigation into the fire that killed at least 38 people at a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico this week, United Nations officials on Tuesday joined human rights groups in calling for an end to the U.S. and Mexican migration policies which led to the detention of dozens of men at the facility. * ⚓ [Repeat] Telex (Hungary) ☛ The_latest_from_Arte_Weekly:_A_look_behind the_French_protests_against_Macron’s_pension_bill,_and_why_Romania_is looking_to_ban_gambling_adverts⠀⇛ * ⚓ CBS ☛ Central_and_Oakland_Catholic_among_schools_across_Pennsylvania_to receive_‘computer-generated_swatting_calls;’_FBI_and_state_police investigate⠀⇛ The calls are believed to be “computer-generated swatting calls,” state police said. They are hoax calls made to emergency officials which aim to cause large police responses. * ⚓ Scott Feeney ☛ Bike_safety_and_gig_work⠀⇛ The solution: “mass action and solidarity” in the vein of Amsterdam’s 1970s die-ins, of which Kate sees an echo in Chicago’s contemporary Bike Grid Now protests. (See also Safe Street Rebel in San Francisco.) That’s how we force the powers that be to change our streets and guarantee “the right to the city… a right to free movement.” * ⚓ El País ☛ Kabul’s_only_library_for_women_closes_due_to_Taliban_threats and_harassment⠀⇛ The United Nations considers that the systematic deprivation of the rights of women and girls imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan may amount to gender persecution, a crime against humanity. Girls cannot study from the age of 12; women are not allowed to work in government agencies or for non-profit groups and now they have also been banned from entering parks and gardens. They cannot travel anywhere without a close male relative. Afghan women have been left with very few rights and even fewer possibilities to access knowledge. Since mid-March, they have also been deprived of one of the last remaining bastions of culture and freedom in Kabul: Zan Library. Two weeks ago, this center — the only one for women in the city — had to close due to threats and harassment from the Taliban, explains one of its founders, 28-year-old economist Laila Basim, via WhatsApp. When the library disappeared, she says, “a hope ended.” * ⚓ El País ☛ The_missing_Ukrainian_children_of_the_Russian_invasion⠀⇛ Kozacha Lopan exemplifies the complex reality of relocating children during an armed conflict, considered a war crime. Ukraine has identified more than 16,000 children who were relocated to Russia but estimates there may be 150,000. Only 300 have returned home, according to Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament’s Commissioner for Human Rights. This led the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant on March 17 for Putin and Russia’s presidential commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova. “Everyone is against him [Putin],” says Vakulenko. “But I have no idea how he will react – nobody does.” The town she governs not only borders the invading country but is replete with families of dual nationality. § Internet Policy/Net Neutrality⠀➾ * ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Biden_FCC_Makes_Some_Empty_Noise_About_Cracking_Down_On Bullshit_Cable_&_Broadband_Fees⠀⇛ The broadband and cable industry has long perfected the use of bullshit fees to jack up subscriber bills. Countless cable and broadband companies tack on a myriad of completely bogus fees below the line, letting them advertise one rate — then sock you with a higher rate once your bill actually arrives. They’ll then pretend they haven’t actually raised rates because the advertised rate remains inaccurately low. § Monopolies⠀➾ * ⚓ Digital Music News ☛ The_British_Government_May_Force_Google_&_Amazon Smart_Speakers_to_Offer_UK_Radio_Stations_for_Free⠀⇛ Under draft legislation published today, the biggest broadcasters in the UK will receive additional privileges, like ensuring their on-demand services are easy to discover to encourage competition with global streaming giants. The draft Media Bill will enable new reforms to guarantee access to UK radio on smart speakers and require streaming services to provide subtitles, audio description, and signing to support those with disabilities. The new legislation will enable public service broadcasters (PSBs) like the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5, “to unleash their potential to grow, produce more top-quality British content and invest in new technologies to keep viewers tuning in amid fierce competition from subscription-based online platforms.” * § Patents⠀➾ o ⚓ How_Litigation_Finance_Busts_the_Bank_of_Legal_Trust⠀⇛ The American legal system gives lawyers vast powers over private citizens. In the United States, there are no “loser pays” rules, no limits on lawyers’ ability to file complaints, and a summons requires a defendant to respond, or suffer a default judgment. o ⚓ Kluwer Patent Blog ☛ Plausibility_in_G2/21:_has_the_elephant_left the_room?⠀⇛ The concept of plausibility has caused great controversy in European patent law in recent years. It was hoped that the decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) of the EPO in G 2/21 would bring clarity. * § Trademarks⠀➾ o ⚓ JURIST ☛ Adidas_withdraws_trademark_claim_against_Black_Lives Matter⠀⇛ Shoe manufacturer Adidas Wednesday reversed course and withdrew its claim against Black Lives Matter (BLM) alleging that the group’s logo violates Adidas’ trademark. Adidas filed the initial claim with the US Trademark Office on Monday. * § Copyrights⠀➾ o ⚓ Techdirt ☛ Winnie_The_Pooh_Escapes_Copyright_Hell,_Grabs_Some Weapons,_And_Immediately_Gets_Kicked_Out_Of_Hong_Kong⠀⇛ The life-plus-seventy-years sentence imposed on Winnie the Pooh by Cher’s ex-husband is finally over. Petitions for an early release went unheeded, forcing the butt naked childhood icon to perform tricks for the heirs of its creator’s estate until it was finally allowed to roam free — nearly 40 years after the bear’s sentence should have been commuted. o ⚓ Torrent Freak ☛ Z-Library_Raises_Tens_of_Thousands_of_Dollars_to Keep_its_Pirate_Library_Running⠀⇛ Pirate ebook repository Z-Library is still recovering from U.S. Government cracked carried out late last year. Two suspects were apprehended but the site itself remains online. According to its current operators, the enforcement action caused substantial damage so users are being asked to donate. They’re reportedly doing so en masse. o ⚓ Torrent Freak ☛ Meta’s_Anti-Piracy_Deal:_How_Facebook_& Broadcasters_Kill_Live_Pirate_Streams⠀⇛ Meta and Italian broadcaster RTI have just announced a multi-year partnership to prevent the TV company’s content from being pirated on platforms such as Facebook. The deal will see RTI and Meta collaborate on the implementation of systems to protect RTI content, including live TV broadcasts. Here’s how that’s likely to work. § Gemini* and Gopher⠀➾ * § Personal⠀➾ o ⚓ 🔤SpellBinding:_CENURSQ_Wordo:_FUNGI⠀⇛ =============================================================================== * Gemini_(Primer) links can be opened using Gemini_software. It’s like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter. ䷩ 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 5446 ╒═══════════════════ 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒 ═════════════════════════════════════════════╕ ⠀⌧ █▇▆▅▄▃▂▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ 03.30.23⠀▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█ ⌧ Gemini_version_available_♊︎ ✐ Links_30/03/2023:_WordPress_6.2_“Dolphy”_and_OpenMandriva_ROME_23.03⠀✐ Posted in News_Roundup at 4:50 am by Dr. Roy Schestowitz 🄸🄼🄰🄶🄴 🄳🄴🅂🄲🅁🄸🄿🅃🄸🄾🄽 ⦇GNOME bluefish⦈ § Contents⠀➾ * GNU/Linux o Desktop/Laptop o Audiocasts/Shows o Applications o Instructionals/Technical o Games * Distributions_and_Operating_Systems o PCLinuxOS/Mageia/Mandriva/OpenMandriva_Family o Fedora_Family_/_IBM o Canonical/Ubuntu_Family o Open_Hardware/Modding o Mobile_Systems/Mobile_Applications * Free,_Libre,_and_Open_Source_Software o Content_Management_Systems_(CMS) o Programming/Development # Python o Standards/Consortia * Leftovers o Hardware o Health/Nutrition/Agriculture o Proprietary o Security # Privacy/Surveillance o Defence/Aggression o Environment # Wildlife/Nature # Overpopulation o Finance o AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics o Censorship/Free_Speech o Civil_Rights/Policing o Monopolies # Patents # Trademarks * Gemini*_and_Gopher o Personal * § GNU/Linux⠀➾ o § Desktop/Laptop⠀➾ # ⚓ Unicorn Media ☛ System76_Ups_Gazelle_Laptop’s_Game_With_a Refresh⠀⇛ Not long after updating its Pangolin laptop line, System76 is at it again, with a new updated version of its Gazelle laptop. o § Audiocasts/Shows⠀➾ # ⚓ APNIC ☛ [Podcast]_Traceroute,_but_in_‘the_other direction’⠀⇛ The issues with building a reverse traceroute tool for the public Internet. # ⚓ Tux Digital ☛ Linux_Out_Loud_56:_Newbie_Tips⠀⇛ This week, Linux Out Loud chats about out number- one tip for new users. Welcome to episode 55 of Linux Out Loud. We fired up our mics, connected those headphones as we searched the community for themes to expound upon. o § Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ Ubuntubuzz ☛ Evolus_Pencil_–_The_Free_Software_UI/UX Designer_and_Diagram_Drawing⠀⇛ Evolus Pencil is a free/open source GUI prototyping and diagramming/flowcharting software from Vietnam. It is a cross-platform desktop application, can be fully used without registration nor subscribtion. It is very easy to use, powerful and snappy to make complex user interface mockups and it provides prebuilt elements (“stencils”) you can use by drag and drop. We overview Pencil here from its third generation version 3.1.1. Happy reading! # ⚓ OpenSource.com ☛ 3_reasons_my_Linux_team_uses_Penpot⠀⇛ Working with Fedora exposes you to a lot of different open source software. A major Fedora website revamp started over a year ago, with the goal of improving design aesthetics, creating a style guide, planning the website strategy, and choosing the tech stack for delivering the Fedora Linux offerings website. From a design perspective, the team needed a tool to create mock-ups, a place to hold the asset libraries, and something suitable to hand off to developers once complete. Figma is a popular interface designing tool recommended by many, but it wasn’t deemed suitable because the company had recently imposed restrictions on their free plan. This concern arose before Adobe acquired Figma, so the decision not to use it was even more significant in retrospect! The team looked into Penpot and found that it matched everyone’s requirements. Penpot is the first open source design and prototyping platform for cross-domain teams. A team within Kaleidos creates Penpot. Kaleidos is a technology company started in 2011 that fully focuses on open source projects. # ⚓ PowerDNS ☛ Security_Advisory_2023-02_for_PowerDNS_Recursor up_to_and_including_4.6.5,_4.7.4_and_4.8.3⠀⇛ Hello, Today we have released PowerDNS Recursor 4.6.6, 4.7.5 and 4.8.4 due to a low severity security issue found. Please find the full text of the advisory below. # ⚓ Mozilla ☛ Land_your_next_job_with_these_Firefox extensions⠀⇛ As the saying goes, looking for a job is a job in itself. First, there’s all the writing that needs to be done. Then, it’s doing your homework to learn about the companies and the industries you’re applying and hopefully interviewing for. o § Instructionals/Technical⠀➾ # ⚓ ID Root ☛ How_To_Install_Podman_on_Rocky_Linux_9⠀⇛ In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Podman on Rocky Linux 9. # ⚓ ID Root ☛ How_To_Install_LEMP_on_Fedora_37⠀⇛ In this tutorial, we will show you how to install LEMP on Fedora 37. Hey there, web developers and tech enthusiasts! # ⚓ ID Root ☛ How_To_Install_Viber_on_Ubuntu_22.04_LTS⠀⇛ In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Viber on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. # ⚓ dwaves.de ☛ GNU_Linux_Debian_–_how_to_install_and_run_(aka update)_to_latest_blender_(currently_3.5.0)⠀⇛ Thanks for powerfull Open Source software such as blender! (back in the ATARI days spend all money on a mathematical co-processor for the Falcon 030… # ⚓ Locking_in_MySQL_Transactions⠀⇛ In MySQL, transactions are a set of SQL statements that are executed as a single unit of work. Transactions allow you to group related SQL statements together and ensure their consistency. Transactions in MySQL can be locked to prevent other concurrent transactions from interfering with them. # ⚓ Performing_transactions_in_MySQL⠀⇛ Introduction Transactions are a fundamental aspect of database management systems (DBMS), and MySQL is no exception. In this article, we’ll explore the world of transactions in MySQL, breaking down the process with easy-to-understand examples, tips, and techniques. # ⚓ Introduction_on_MySQL_Transactions⠀⇛ Introduction Hey there, fellow data enthusiasts! Today, we’re going to dive into the world of MySQL transactions. We’ll explore the ins and outs of transactions, the ACID properties that make them reliable, and some examples to help you get started. # ⚓ ID Root ☛ How_To_Install_Pi-Hole_on_Ubuntu_22.04_LTS⠀⇛ In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Pi-Hole on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. F # ⚓ Kifarunix ☛ How_to_Copy_Kibana_Dashboard_to_Another_Kibana Space⠀⇛ Is it possible to copy Kibana dashboard to another Kibana Space? Yes, definitely. # ⚓ Isolation_levels_in_MySQL⠀⇛ Introduction Hey there, fellow MySQL enthusiasts! Today, we’re going to explore the world of isolation levels in MySQL. # ⚓ How_to_Use_savepoints_in_MySQL⠀⇛ Introduction MySQL, the go-to relational database management system for millions of developers, offers many ways to manage your data. Savepoints are a powerful feature that helps you maintain control of your transactions. # ⚓ ZDNet ☛ How_to_create_hidden_files_in_Linux_(and_what_not to_use_them_for)⠀⇛ If you’re looking to hide files from plain sight in Linux, it’s much easier than you may think. # ⚓ HowTo Forge ☛ How_to_Install_FreeIPA_Identity_Management System_on_Rocky_Linux_9⠀⇛ FreeIPA is an open-source identity management solution for Linux/Unix operating systems. In this tutorial, you will install and set up FreeIPA on Rocky Linux 9 server. # ⚓ What_is_npm_ci_and_how_it_is_different_from_‘npm_install’ command?⠀⇛ npm ci is a command in the Node package manager (NPM) that stands for “NPM Clean Install”. It is used to install packages from the package- lock.json file. # ⚓ How_to_install_a_npm_package_directly_from_GitHub⠀⇛ NPM doesn’t need an introduction if you are a developer. Anyway, it is a package manager that is used by popular Nodejs JavaScript to install various packages, dependencies, and modules. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Vivaldi_Browser_on_Manjaro Linux⠀⇛ Welcome to a world of sleek, efficient browsing with the Vivaldi Browser on your Manjaro Linux system. As a user who values privacy, customization, and resource efficiency, Vivaldi is an excellent alternative to mainstream browsers. Why Vivaldi? 🌐 Vivaldi brings unique features that make it a perfect fit for Manjaro Linux users. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_MariaDB_on_Manjaro_Linux⠀⇛ MariaDB is a popular open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that has gained widespread adoption due to its performance, scalability, and flexibility. It is a community- driven fork of the MySQL project and is developed, maintained, and supported by the MariaDB Foundation. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_Microsoft_Edge_on_Manjaro Linux [Ed: Edge is Microsoft malware that steals passwords with neither consent nor notification. Sites must never help users install this malware.]⠀⇛ In recent years, Microsoft Edge has evolved into a powerful and feature-rich browser, offering many benefits that make it an attractive option for Linux users. This introduction will outline the key differences and advantages that may encourage you to switch to Microsoft Edge as your default browser on Manjaro Linux. # ⚓ Linux Capable ☛ How_to_Install_AnyDesk_on_Manjaro_Linux⠀⇛ AnyDesk is a versatile remote desktop software that allows users to connect to and control other computers from their system. As a Manjaro Linux user, you may find AnyDesk, particularly appealing because it provides seamless access to remote systems, regardless of the operating system used. # ⚓ Own HowTo ☛ How_to_Activate_Dark_Mode_on_Burp_Suite_on Linux_Mint_21⠀⇛ In this tutorial you will learn how to change BurpSuite’s default white theme to dark theme. # ⚓ UNIX Cop ☛ How_To_Install_Mixxx_on_Ubuntu_20.04_|_22.04 LTS⠀⇛ Mixxx is a free, open-source DJ software that allows you to mix and remix music tracks like a professional DJ. If you’re using Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04 LTS and want to install Mixxx, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. # ⚓ UNIX Cop ☛ How_To_Install_Komodo_Edit_on_Ubuntu_20.04_| 22.04_LTS⠀⇛ Komodo Edit is a free and open-source code editor that supports various programming languages like Python, PHP, Ruby, HTML, and more. It offers a lot of features that make it an excellent choice for developers. # ⚓ Hackaday ☛ Linux_Fu:_Gum_Up_Your_Script_|_Hackaday⠀⇛ We often write quick bash scripts and judging by the comments, half of us use bash or a similar shell to pop out quick, useful scripts, and half of us think that’s an abomination, and you should only use bash for your command line and resort to something more like a traditional language to do anything else. If you’re in the former camp, you’re probably cursing your allegiance when you need to make your bash scripts more interactive. Gum can help. It’s a utility that can handle your script input and output with a little flair while requiring almost no effort on your part. The command looks simple, but it has twelve subcommands, each with myriad options. But you can break down the functions into a few simple categories. The input commands let you prompt for a line of input or a bunch of lines of input. You can also create a pick list or a yes/no type of prompt. There’s also a file picker and a filter, sort of like fzf. The output commands let you display markdown, code, and tables. You can make output look nice with borders and colors. There’s a pager for lengthy output and a spinner for showing that something is happening. You can also use template strings with different placeholders. # ⚓ ZDNet ☛ How_to_simplify_Flatpak_app_installation_on_the_KDE Plasma_desktop⠀⇛ The future of Linux application delivery is Flatpak and Snap. If you’re not sure what these two technologies are, I’ve explained them and their importance in “What are Flatpak and Snap and why are they so important to Linux?” Essentially, both Flatpak and Snap are universal package managers that make it easier to install even more applications on Linux. # ⚓ Barry Kauler ☛ Strategy_to_find_the_latest_AppImage_file⠀⇛ I posted about the problem in the previous post, and showed how the ‘lastversion’ utility can find the latest version — except when it can’t: https://bkhome.org/news/202303/bug-fixes-for- appimage-installer.html There is another utility, ‘ghrel’, that works where ‘lastversion’ has failed: https://github.com/jreisinger/ghrel …but that is an example of why I stay away from anything written in Go; the binary executable, stripped, is 4.7MB. Which, for a utility app, is ridiculous. I am unable to provide automatic updating for some AppImages, even though the latest can be seen in the web browser. # ⚓ UNIX Cop ☛ How_To_Install_Ngxtop_on_Ubuntu_20.04_|_22.04 LTS⠀⇛ In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Ngxtop on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Ngxtop is a powerful monitoring tool for Nginx that allows you to see real-time metrics of your Nginx server. # ⚓ UNIX Cop ☛ How_To_Install_SmartGit_on_Ubuntu_20.04_|_22.04 LTS⠀⇛ SmartGit is a popular graphical Git client that provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface for managing Git repositories. In this article, we will guide you on how to install SmartGit on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. # ⚓ UNIX Cop ☛ How_To_Install_Figma_on_Ubuntu_20.04_|_22.04_LTS with_4_different_methods⠀⇛ Figma is a popular web-based design and prototyping tool used by designers, developers, and product teams to create user interfaces, graphics, and interactive prototypes. o § Games⠀➾ # ⚓ Boiling Steam ☛ Reviewing_Linux_Gaming_Predictions_for 2022:_James_Ramey_from_Codeweavers⠀⇛ This is a guest post by James Ramey, president of Codeweavers (the main company behind WINE and Crossover) following his predictions shared at the beginning of 2022. Well, well, well…. # ⚓ Boiling Steam ☛ New_Steam_Games_with_Native_Linux_Clients with_Mr._Saitou_and_Stories_from_the_Outbreak_–_2023-03-29 Edition⠀⇛ Between 2023-03-22 and 2023-03-29 there were 41 New Steam games released with Native Linux clients. * § Distributions and Operating Systems⠀➾ o § PCLinuxOS/Mageia/Mandriva/OpenMandriva Family⠀➾ # ⚓ Linux Magazine ☛ OpenMandriva_Lx_23.03_Rolling_Release_is Now_Available⠀⇛ OpenMandriva Lx 23.03 comes just three months after the release of the .01 version of the open source operating system and brings with it some important updates. This also marks the first time OpenMandriva has offered a rolling release version of the operating system. According to the OpenMandriva team, “OpenMandriva Lx is a unique and independent, not based on any other, Linux distribution. A direct descendant of Mandriva Linux and the first Linux distribution utilizing the LLVM compiler. This release keeps using the entire LLVM toolchain which completes the work that began in 2015, even before Android switched its compilers.” # ⚓ OpenMandriva News ☛ OpenMandriva_ROME_23.03⠀⇛ The OpenMandriva Team is pleased to offer new ROME 23.03 install images. OpenMandriva Lx is a unique Linux distribution. It is fully independently developed, hence not based on any other. OpenMandriva is the first distro ever built with Clang, starting with OMLx 3.x development cycle in early 2016, even before Android switched its compilers. o § Fedora Family / IBM⠀➾ # ⚓ Red Hat ☛ The_developer’s_guide_to_Red_Hat_Summit_2023⠀⇛ The wait is over: The session catalog and agenda builder are now available for Red_Hat_Summit_2023, which kicks off May 23 in Boston, Massachusetts. This year, Summit will share the stage with AnsibleFest, bringing you the latest in automation, open hybrid cloud, and more, all in one place. We’re also offering a virtual option so attendees can get the most out of their 3-day conference experience. Pre-register at no cost to view keynotes and select on-site sessions to watch at your own pace after the event concludes. We’ve rounded up some of the highlights for developers to help you plan your agenda. Head over to the Red Hat Summit website to browse_the_full session_catalog and register_today!  § Why attend Red Hat Summit? # ⚓ Red Hat ☛ 4_essentials_to_prevent_OS_command_injection attacks⠀⇛ Injection attacks, one of the most common security threats, are included in the OWASP_Top_10 list of most critical web application security risks. The OWASP Top 10 is a standard for web_application security that provides a comprehensive list of the most significant risks to web applications. Injection attacks occur when untrusted data is sent to an interpreter as part of a command or query. Attackers can use injection attacks to manipulate the behavior of the interpreter and gain unauthorized access to the system. Injection attacks can take many forms, including SQL injection, LDAP injection, OS command injection, etc. OS command injection is a type of security vulnerability that arises when an application or system allows an attacker to execute operating system commands by injecting malicious input. This issue can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security issues. # ⚓ Red Hat ☛ Deploy_a_Kafka_Connect_container_using_Strimzi⠀⇛ Kubernetes and Apache_Kafka are becoming de-facto platforms for developing and deploying microservice architectures. One of the challenges you might face when using both technologies is deploying and managing Kafka brokers inside Kubernetes—dealing with YAMLs, management, container creation, etc. The answer is Strimzi, an open source tool that lets you easily run Kafka clusters on Kubernetes in various deployment configurations. This article demonstrates how you can use Strimzi to configure Kafka Connect, a data integration framework for Kafka. # ⚓ Enterprisers Project ☛ 10_must-read_books_written_by_women in_tech⠀⇛ Book description (via Amazon): “The last twenty years have brought us the rise of the internet, the development of artificial intelligence, the ubiquity of once unimaginably powerful computers, and the thorough transformation of our economy and society. Through it all, Ellen Ullman lived and worked inside that rising culture of technology, and in Life in Code she tells the continuing story of the changes it wrought with a unique, expert perspective.” # ⚓ Enterprisers Project ☛ Digital_transformation:_5_strategies to_elevate_your_initiative⠀⇛ When IT leaders talk about digital_transformation, we toss out terms like dataverse, cloud computing, 5G, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and others. For many people in your organization (probably most, in fact), these words are a foreign language, full of ambiguity and anxiety. What may be exciting to you is likely raising fear of the unknown for them, even introducing questions about competence, capability, and value. Fretting and fumbling in a quicksand of technical jargon is NOT how you want people to feel about your digital transformation. Instead, you want them to be inspired by the possibilities it can bring to the organization and even their own career growth. If you can get people excited about and inspired by your true north, you can drive real progress and change. Here are five strategies that can help you reveal the big picture, smooth the way, and elevate your digital transformation: ✐ 1. Ground it in the ‘why’⠀✐ Be clear and straightforward about why you are undertaking the transformation, including the outcomes you will deliver for customers, employees, and the business. Talk in terms of capabilities and possibilities. Your goal is to have people at every level of the organization say, “I get it. This makes sense. This is exciting. I see where I fit in. How can I help?” o § Canonical/Ubuntu Family⠀➾ # ⚓ It’s Ubuntu ☛ Ubuntu_Cinnamon_Remix_Is_Now_Official_Ubuntu Flavor⠀⇛ Canonical has now accepted the application of Ubuntu Cinnamon Remix for the approval of Official Ubuntu Flavor. # ⚓ The Register UK ☛ First_‘Focal’_based_Ubuntu_Touch_–_its mobile_OS_–_is_out_•_The_Register⠀⇛ The UBPorts project has just released the fruit of a lot of labor, especially for a volunteer group, emitting a fresh version of its smartphone OS – which includes the Lomiri UI, formerly known as Unity 8. Ubuntu Touch OTA-1 Focal is a major step for the community-driven UBports project: it’s the first version of the smartphone OS based on Ubuntu 20.04 “Focal Fossa.” All of its previous releases were based on Ubuntu 16.04 “Xenial Xerus.” As we pointed out when we covered OTA-24 last November, Ubuntu 16.04 was the last LTS release before Canonical cancelled its convergence project. # ⚓ OMG Ubuntu ☛ Want_to_Add_App_Shortcuts_to_the_Ubuntu Desktop?_Use_This⠀⇛ Looking for an easy way to add application shortcuts to the desktop on Ubuntu? If so, the ably named Add to Desktop GNOME extension is what you need. This simple, straight- forward add-ons makes creating desktop shortcut for your favourite apps a total cinch. How cinch-y? Gawk at this gif: you just open the Applications grid in Ubuntu, right-click on an any application shortcut you see, select the “Add to Desktop”, and bam: job done… # ⚓ Ubuntu ☛ Ubuntu_Blog:_Charmed_Kubeflow_1.7_is_now available⠀⇛ § Run serverless ML workloads. Optimise models for deep learning. Expand your data science tooling. Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, announced today the general availability of Charmed Kubeflow 1.7. Charmed Kubeflow is an open-source, end-to-end MLOps platform that can run on any cloud, including hybrid cloud or multi-cloud scenarios. This latest release offers the ability to run serverless machine learning workloads and perform model serving, regardless of the framework that professionals use. This new capability increases developer productivity by reducing routine tasks, helping organisations lower their operational costs. It unburdens developers from explicitly describing the infrastructure underneath. Based on a poll run by Canonical, open source and ease of use are the most important factors professionals consider when selecting AI/ML tooling. Charmed Kubeflow 1.7 expands its spectrum of open-source frameworks and libraries and makes the model development deployment process easier with a new set of capabilities. § Serverless workloads and new model serving capabilities In a recent MLOps report by Deloitte_AI_Institute, 74% of respondents indicated that they plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into all enterprise applications within three years. To achieve this, companies need to find ways to scale their AI projects in a reproducible, portable and reliable manner. Charmed Kubeflow 1.7 brings new capabilities for enterprise AI: # The introduction of KNative in the Kubeflow bundle allows organisations to run serverless machine learning workloads. # The addition of KServe enables users to perform model serving, regardless of the framework. # New frameworks for model serving, such as NVIDIA_Triton. # ⚓ Venture Beat ☛ Open_source_Kubeflow_1.7_set_to_‘transform’ MLops⠀⇛ Kubeflow 1.7 became generally available today (March 29), providing the first update to the widely used open source MLops platform since the debut of Kubeflow 1.6 in Sept. 2022. At its core, Kubeflow is an open source ML toolkit that helps organizations to deploy and run ML workflows on cloud-native Kubernetes infrastructure. Among the themes of the Kubeflow 1.7 update is a focus on helping to better support transformer based models. # ⚓ CNX Software ☛ iKOOLCORE_R1_review_–_A_quad_2.5GbE_mini_PC tested_with_Windows_11,_Ubuntu_22.04,_Proxmox⠀⇛ When I first saw the iKOOLCORE R1 I was fascinated that a mini PC of similar size to the smallest fully functional ones available (think Chuwi LarkBox, GMK NucBox or ECS LIVA Q Series) could be equipped with four 2.5 gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) ports. I approached iKOOLCORE who kindly provided an R1 for review and I’ve looked at performance running both Windows 11 and Ubuntu 22.04 and dabbled with using hypervisors on this mini PC through Proxmox virtual environment. iKOOLCORE R1 specifications iKOOLCORE list the R1 specifications on their website as: Of note are the ‘EC, FCC, RoHS’ certifications indicating both European conformity and approval for use in the US. # ⚓ The New Stack ☛ Ubuntu_Pro_Tackles_the_Challenge_of Enterprise_Open_Source_Adoption⠀⇛ Attractive as open source is, many organizations still have concerns. With these challenges in mind, Canonical, released Ubuntu Pro, a comprehensive subscription for open source security, compliance, and support. [...] Ninety-seven percent of applications leverage open source code, and 90% of companies are applying or using it in some way. According to Forrester, more than half of Fortune 500 companies use open source software for their development projects. In 2022, developers started 52 million new open source projects on GitHub. And, developers across the platform made more than 413 million contributions to open source projects. And yet, attractive as open source is, many organizations still struggle with the “how.” Concerns over support, security, and compliance continue to hover over open source adoption. Those certainly are areas where no enterprise can afford to compromise. With these challenges in mind, Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, recently released Ubuntu Pro, a comprehensive subscription for open source security, compliance, and support. o § Open Hardware/Modding⠀➾ # ⚓ Arduino ☛ Build_your_own_virtual_camera_operation_hand wheels⠀⇛ Many tools, such as milling machines, use hand wheels for operation, because they allow for smooth and precise movement. For the same reason, some professional camera rigs also use hand wheels for panning and other moves. To mimic that in a simulated environment, you can build your own virtual camera operation hand wheels. o § Mobile Systems/Mobile Applications⠀➾ # ⚓ Tom’s Guide ☛ How_to_set_data_limits_on_Android_|_Tom’s Guide⠀⇛ # ⚓ Make Tech Easier ☛ 6_Social_Gaming_Apps_Like_GamePigeon_for Android_Phones_–_Make_Tech_Easier⠀⇛ # ⚓ 9to5Google ☛ Google_Voice_finally_gets_Material_You redesign_on_Android⠀⇛ # ⚓ SlashGear ☛ Common_Camera_Problems_On_Android_Phones_And How_To_Fix_Them⠀⇛ # ⚓ Ars Technica ☛ Lenovo_gives_up_on_its_dream_of_Android gaming_phones_|_Ars_Technica⠀⇛ # ⚓ PIN_Peepers_Beware,_New_Android_Security_Feature_Debuts⠀⇛ * § Free, Libre, and Open Source Software⠀➾ o § Content Management Systems (CMS)⠀➾ # ⚓ WordPress ☛ WordPress_6.2_“Dolphy”⠀⇛ WordPress 6.2 “Dolphy” is here! Named for Eric Allen Dolphy Jr. the celebrated jazz woodwind player and ensemblist. Over 600 contributors made this release possible. Download WordPress 6.2 Dolphy today. # ⚓ Kiwi_TCMS:_Kiwi_TCMS_12.1⠀⇛ We’re happy to announce Kiwi TCMS version 12.1! IMPORTANT: this is a minor release which contains security related updates, general improvements, bug fixes and new translations! o § Programming/Development⠀➾ # ⚓ Xe’s Blog ☛ Protos⠀⇛ One day, Jeff stretched at his desk while he was puzzling out the problem his product manager had thrust upon him. It was an emergency, as usual. The login form had the wrong color at the wrong place, and it was causing people to look at the login form then run away in terror. # § Python⠀➾ # ⚓ Didier Stevens ☛ Update:_myjson-filter.py_Version 0.0.4⠀⇛ In this update, I add option -W to write items to disk. Option -W takes a value. Possible values are: vir, hash, hashvir and idvir. # ⚓ Linux Hint ☛ Python_Remove_NaN_from_List⠀⇛ To remove NaN from a List in Python, the user needs to first detect it using the comparison operator, isnull(), and the isnan() method and then remove it. # ⚓ Linux Hint ☛ Python_Read_File_into_List⠀⇛ In Python, the user can easily read a file’s data into a Python List using the file.read (), readlines(), and the loadtxt() method of the numpy package. # ⚓ Linux Hint ☛ Python_Set_to_String⠀⇛ For Python, the user can utilize the repr() method, the str() method, and the join() method to easily convert a set into a Python string. # ⚓ Linux Hint ☛ Nested_If_Statements_in_Python⠀⇛ When if statements are placed inside the body of other if statements to create hierarchical conditions, then these are known as nested If statements. # ⚓ Linux Hint ☛ Python_Generate_Random_Float_Number⠀⇛ The random() method and the uniform() method can be used to generate random float numbers in Python. For this, first, import the “random” library. # ⚓ Linux Hint ☛ Python_Copy_String⠀⇛ In Python, the assignment operator “=”, the concatenation operator “+” and the string slicing methods can be used to copy a string from one variable to another. # ⚓ Linux Hint ☛ Python_Check_if_Character_is_Number⠀⇛ In Python, the user can check whether a character is a number or not by using the isdigit(), isnumeric() method or by using the type casting method. o § Standards/Consortia⠀➾ # ⚓ Wladimir Palant ☛ Documenting_KeePass_KDBX4_file_format⠀⇛ I’ve been playing around with KeePass databases. One aspect was rather surprising: given how many open source products use this format, it is remarkably underdocumented. At best, you can find outdated_and_incomplete_descriptions_by_random people. The KeePass developers themselves never bothered providing complete documentation. All you get is a semi-intelligible list of changes from KDBX_3.1_to_KDBX_4 and from_KDBX_4_to_KDBX_4.1. With the starting point not being documented, these are only moderately useful. * § Leftovers⠀➾ o ⚓ Tedium ☛ When_the_Training_Wheels_Decide⠀⇛ Yeah, yeah, as Allen Iverson once put it, “We talking about practice!” But new tech can make athletes even more valuable during the game. It could even impact your job. o § Hardware⠀➾ # ⚓ CNX Software ☛ XIAO_ESP32S3_board_gets_some_senses_with_a camera_and_microphone_module,_plus_a_round_touchscreen display⠀⇛ Last week, we wrote about the new XIAO ESP32S3, a tiny ESP32-S3 board from Seeed Studio. The company has now launched the XIAO ESP32S3 Sense adding a camera and microphone module connected through a board-to-board connector, as well as the Round Display for XIAO that can help people easily create wearable devices with a touchscreen based on any board from the XIAO family. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ An_Unopened_2007_iPhone_Can_Be_Yours_(for $32,000_or_More) [Ed: Apple has created a truly mindless cult centred around dumb consumerism]⠀⇛ A first-generation Apple smartphone is going up for auction. o § Health/Nutrition/Agriculture⠀➾ # ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Company_Serves_World’s_First_‘Mammoth’ Meatball,_But_Nobody_Is_Allowed_to_Eat_It⠀⇛ Cultured dining. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ AstraZeneca’s_Covid_Vaccine_May_Have_Posed a_Higher_Heart_Risk_for_Young_Women,_Study_Shows⠀⇛ A new analysis examined deaths in Britain, where the company’s product was restricted in 2021 because of safety concerns. # ⚓ Turkey’s_greenhouse_gas_emission_increased_by_7.7_percent in_2021⠀⇛ Despite Turkey’s announced efforts to reduce its emissions to net zero by 2053, Carbon dioxide emissions per capita steadily increased in the last 30 years. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ The_WHO_will_consider_adding_obesity_drugs_to_the list_of_essential_medicines⠀⇛ As many as 13% of adults in the world are obese. And while obesity is diagnosed through the flawed indicator known as Body Mass Index (BMI), there’s no denying that a large number of people could benefit from obesity drugs—and not only in the rich world. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ Narcan_is_finally_approved_to_be_sold_over_the counter_in_the_US⠀⇛ Opioid overdose treatment Narcan, made by Emergent Biosolution, will finally be available over the counter in the US. The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) announced the decision on Tuesday (March 28) in an important win for advocates of measures to reduce the harm of drug use. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ South_Africa_is_the_world’s_most_internet-addicted country⠀⇛ South Africans spent at least 9.5 hours a day online in 2022. This was the highest in the world, exceeding the global figure by around three hours, a study showed. # ⚓ Helsinki Times ☛ Healthcare_workers_born_abroad_have_fewer sick_days_than_those_born_in_Finland:_Study⠀⇛ A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki, the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, and Tampere University has found that healthcare workers born abroad have fewer sick days on average than those born in Finland. The study compared sick leave among healthcare workers born in Finland and those born outside the country. During a three-year follow-up period, 35% of healthcare workers born in Finland had at least one sick leave period lasting over ten days. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ Obamacare_Keeps_Winning⠀⇛ Its North Carolina victory is a sign of larger changes. # ⚓ New York Times ☛ DNA_Confirms_Oral_History_of_Swahili People⠀⇛ A genetic analysis of dozens of ancient skeletons from East Africa helps pin down the origins of coastal Swahili society. # ⚓ teleSUR ☛ WHO_Grants_Malaria-free_Status_To_Azerbaijan_And Tajikistan⠀⇛ There are now 41 countries and one territory free of malaria. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ More_Americans_than_ever_rely_on_food_stamps—but cuts_are_coming⠀⇛ When the covid-19 pandemic hit, it reversed_a steady_decline from 2013 to 2019 in the number of Americans receiving food stamps. In 2020, their ranks grew by 12% from the previous year, to 40 million. # ⚓ Quartz ☛ A_former_FDA_official_testified_how_the_agency failed_to_prevent_a_baby_formula_shortage⠀⇛ It’s been just over a year since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a nationwide recall of three popular baby formula products made by Abbott Nutrition. The recall of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare was exacerbated by pandemic supply-chain problems and extreme market concentration—Abbott controlled about… # ⚓ Latvia ☛ Flu_figures_down,_Covid_up_in_Latvia⠀⇛ The number of cases of flu continued to decrease in Latvia last week but Covid case numbers rose, according to data from the Disease Prevention and Control Center (SPKC) on March 29. o § Proprietary⠀➾ # ⚓ TechTarget ☛ SIOS_looks_to_boost_SAP_HANA_automated replication⠀⇛ New capabilities for LifeKeeper for Linux enables additional nodes for multitarget replication for high availability of SAP HANA databases both on premises and in the cloud. # ⚓ PR Newswire ☛ The_Linux_Foundation_Announces_Keynote Speakers_for_Open_Source_Summit_North_America_2023 [Ed: How revealing it is that 'Linux' Foundation sold keynote slots to Booz Allen Hamilton and all sorts of proprietary giants, acting as a force of occupation against human rights and against communities]⠀⇛ # ⚓ OpenSync_introduces_Linux_SDN_to_extend_reach_to_100%_of newer_smart_home_devices⠀⇛ At this week’s OpenSync Summit in Taipei, Taiwan OpenSync unleashed a slew of announcements including this – perhaps the most important: The OpenSync framework now includes support for Linux SDN. The Linux networking bridge is one of the world’s most widely supported network software stacks, which means the move will extend the reach of the OpenSync open-source framework to 100% of new or recent smart home devices, says Sandeep Rai, VP Software at OpenSync. # ⚓ Linux Links ☛ Machine_Learning_in_Linux:_CodeFormer_–_face restoration⠀⇛ CodeFormer is software which offers blind face restoration. This is freeware. o § Security⠀➾ # ⚓ Kali Linux ☛ Happy_10th_anniversary_&_Kali’s_story_…so far⠀⇛ Wednesday 13th, March 2013, 10 years ago, Kali Linux v1.0 was first_released. Today we want to celebrate Kali’s 10th anniversary! Time has flown. And gosh, a lot has changed since then! They grow up so fast! This is the story of how Kali came to be, and some of the challenges along the way. ✐ Yesterday is History: The Past⠀✐ How did we get to where we are today? There is a quick answer, and a not so quick answer. Quick history lesson It all began in 2004, with Whoppix, a security operating system based on Knoppix. This lead into WHAX in 2005, which used Slax. In 2006, BackTrack Linux happened which was based initially on Slax, then moved to Ubuntu. Every one of these OSes and its changes were done to solve different problems. Using everything which was learnt, Kali Linux was born. A fresh start in March 2013. # ⚓ LWN ☛ Security_updates_for_Wednesday_[LWN.net]⠀⇛ Security updates have been issued by Debian (unbound and xorg-server), Fedora (stellarium), Oracle (kernel), SUSE (apache2, oracleasm, python- Werkzeug, rubygem-loofah, sudo, and tomcat), and Ubuntu (git, kernel, and linux-hwe-5.19). # ⚓ Daniel Stenberg ☛ Pre-notification_dilemmas⠀⇛ In 2011 I started to send “pre-notifications” about pending curl security vulnerabilities to the distros mailing list (back then it was still called linux-distros). For several years we also asked them for CVE IDs for the new vulnerabilities that we were about to publish to the world. # ⚓ LWN ☛ Stenberg:_Pre-notification_dilemmas_[LWN.net]⠀⇛ Curl maintainer Daniel Stenberg expresses some frustrations with the vulnerability notification policies maintained by the distros mailing list. [...] The kernel project has run into similar issues in the past. # ⚓ ChatGPT_Suffers_First_Data_Breach,_Exposes_Personal Information⠀⇛ The breach came during a March 20 outage and exposed payment-related and other personal information of 1.2% of the ChatGPT Plus subscribers who were active during a specific nine-hour window, according to a blog post by OpenAI Friday, March 24. “In the hours before we took ChatGPT offline on Monday, it was possible for some users to see another active user’s first and last name, email address, payment address, the last four digits (only) of a credit card number, and credit card expiration date. Full credit card numbers were not exposed at any time,” OpenAI officials wrote today. # ⚓ Newton_schools_closed_after_network_security_breach⠀⇛ The Newton school district cancelled all classes for Wednesday after a computer network breach on Tuesday. So far, district officials have not said exactly what happened or what data may have been accessed. The school district says some computers are being kept offline until it can be sure they are safe to use. Newton schools are working with law enforcement as an investigation is ongoing. An email from the district included some questions that people may have regarding the incident. That information can be found below. # ⚓ Ars Technica ☛ Ransomware_crooks_are_exploiting_IBM_file- exchange_bug_with_a_9.8_severity_|_Ars_Technica⠀⇛ If you haven’t patched your Aspera Faspex server, now would be an excellent time. # ⚓ Braintree_GP_surgery_warns_of_data_breach_after ‘confidential’_information_blows_across_roads⠀⇛ A GP surgery has admitted to a data breach after “confidential” information was blown into the local area whilst being obtained by waste collectors. Mount Chambers Surgery in Braintree says they have reported themselves to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) over the breach. The GP surgery, on Coggeshall Road in Braintree, looks after just over 13,000 patients according to NHS data. Mount Chambers Surgery has not said whether the data breach, which occurred on March 13, involved any information relating directly to patients. They said the breach happened when high winds meant “some of the confidential waste blew into areas surrounding the surgery”. The surgery has asked anyone who might come across any information to return it to the practice so it can be disposed of appropriately. # ⚓ NL Times ☛ Dutch_government_sued_for_compensation_over_GGD Covid_data_theft⠀⇛ The ICAM Foundation filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Public Health, Welfare, and Sport and 34 other agencies over a data breach at the GGD health services during the coronavirus pandemic. The foundation is demanding 500 euros compensation for affected people and 1,500 euros for people who can prove that their data was stolen, NOS reports. For a period during the pandemic, GGD call center employees had access to the personal data of everyone who had been tested for Covid-19. RTL Nieuws revealed that some GGD workers traded in this sensitive data on a large scale. According to the foundation, up to 6.5 million people may be affected. # ⚓ The Record ☛ Cyberattack_on_debt-buying_giant_exposes sensitive_info_on_nearly_500,000_people⠀⇛ Nearly half a million people had their sensitive financial information leaked during a cyberattack on NCB Management Services – a company that purchases debt. The Pennsylvania-based company sent out breach notification letters last week after discovering the attack on February 4. In documents filed with Maine’s Attorney General, the company said 494,969 people had their names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, employment positions, pay amounts, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, account numbers, credit card numbers, routing numbers, account balances, and account statuses leaked. # ⚓ IOL ☛ Western_Cape_Health_condemns_break-in_at_Ravensmead CDC⠀⇛ The Western Cape Government Health and Wellness has strongly condemns the break-in at the Ravensmead Community Day Centre (CDC) during the weekend. This comes after perpetrators gained entry to the building through the roof, damaging the roof and ceiling. Spokesperson Shimoney Regter said three computers used to update folders and update patient information were stolen. # ⚓ Hacker News ☛ Mélofée:_Researchers_Uncover_New_Linux Malware_Linked_to_Chinese_APT_Groups [Ed: Microsoft trying to connect malware you install to... Linux]⠀⇛ An unknown Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has been linked to a novel piece of malware aimed at Linux servers. French cybersecurity firm ExaTrack, which found three samples of the previously documented malicious software that date back to early 2022, dubbed it Mélofée. # ⚓ Bleeping Computer ☛ QNAP_warns_customers_to_patch_Linux Sudo_flaw_in_NAS_devices [Ed: The problem is in QNAP devices, not "Linux"]⠀⇛ Taiwanese hardware vendor QNAP warns customers to secure their Linux-powered network-attached storage (NAS) devices against a high-severity Sudo privilege escalation vulnerability. The flaw (tracked as CVE-2023-22809) was discovered by Synacktiv security researchers, who describe it as a “sudoers policy bypass in Sudo version 1.9.12p1 when using sudoedit.” # ⚓ Amnesty International ☛ Amnesty_International_uncovers_new hacking_campaign_linked_to_mercenary_spyware_company_– Amnesty_International⠀⇛ The attack targeted Android operating system. As a result of the discovery, Google were able to release security updates protecting billions of Android, Chrome and Linux users from the exploit. # ⚓ Security Week ☛ Malware_Hunters_Spot_Supply_Chain_Attack Hitting_3CX_Desktop_App⠀⇛ CrowdStrike threat intelligence team warns about unexpected malicious activity from a legitimate, signed version of the 3CXDesktopApp. # ⚓ Security Week ☛ OpenSSL_1.1.1_Nears_End_of_Life:_Security Updates_Only_Until_September_2023⠀⇛ OpenSSL 1.1.1 will reach EoL in six months and users are instructed to either upgrade to a newer version or pay for extended support to continue receiving security patches. # ⚓ Security Week ☛ New_Wi-Fi_Attack_Allows_Traffic Interception,_Security_Bypass⠀⇛ A group of academic researchers devised an attack that can intercept Wi-Fi traffic at the MAC layer, bypassing client isolation. # ⚓ Security Week ☛ Google_Links_More_iOS,_Android_Zero-Day Exploits_to_Spyware_Vendors⠀⇛ Google has linked several zero-day vulnerabilities used last year to target Android and iOS devices to commercial spyware vendors. # ⚓ Security Week ☛ Most_Weaponized_Vulnerabilities_of_2022_and 5_Key_Risks:_Report⠀⇛ A new research report discusses the five most exploited vulnerabilities of 2022, and the five key risks that security teams should consider. # ⚓ Security Week ☛ Casino_Giant_Crown_Resorts_Investigating Ransomware_Group’s_Data_Theft_Claims⠀⇛ Australian casino giant Crown Resorts says the Cl0p ransomware group contacted them to claim data theft in the GoAnywhere attack. # ⚓ Container Journal ☛ Are_Your_Kubernetes_Workloads_Secure? Unsettling_Trends_in_Latest_Benchmark⠀⇛ The World Economic Forum says that, despite the economic downturn, we should be prioritizing digital transformation because it enables growth and innovation. Inevitably, digital transformation plans today rely on the scalability and flexibility of the cloud. While launching applications and services in the cloud presents many opportunities, it also comes * § Privacy/Surveillance⠀➾ o ⚓ La Quadature Du Net ☛ France_becomes_the_first_European_country to_legalize_biometric_surveillance⠀⇛ The article 7 of the Law on Olympic Games’ organization has been adopted by the national parliament, “Assemblée Nationale”, formalizing the introduction of Algorithmic Video-Surveillance in French Law, until December 2024. o ⚓ EDRI ☛ The_EU’s_home_affairs_chief_wants_to_read_your_private messages⠀⇛ The CSA Regulation, proposed by European Commissioner Ylva Johansson, could undermine the trust we have in secure and confidential processes like sending work emails, communicating with our doctors, and even governments protecting intelligence. o ⚓ EDRI ☛ Manchester_10:_Open_letter_asks_Andy_Burnham_to_tackle discriminatory_‘gang’_surveillance⠀⇛ Advocacy groups and human rights organisations have written to the Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, and the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester, Stephen Watson, to ask them to investigate discriminatory police practices in the wake of the conviction of ten young Black men, known as the Manchester 10. o ⚓ EDRI ☛ Mapping_the_impact_of_biometric_surveillance_and_social media_platforms_on_civic_space⠀⇛ The European Center for Not-for-Profit Law is concerned about safeguarding human rights and limiting the negative impacts of security technology on civil society. Therefore, they launched a report with partners as a step to investigate how technologies introduced in the name of security and counter-terrorism will impact civil society. o ⚓ EDRI ☛ “Social_media_profiles_and_phone_contacts”_used_as_proof of_identity_for_deportations⠀⇛ Thirteen non-EU countries sometimes accept “social media profiles and phone contacts” as evidence of identity for the purpose of deportations, according to an internal European Commission assessment of third country cooperation on readmission. o ⚓ EDRI ☛ Unprecedented_appearance_by_European_Commissioner_for_Home Affairs,_innovating_on_quicksand,_and_the_cabinet_vs._online confidentiality⠀⇛ Read through the most interesting developments at the intersection of human rights and technology from the Netherlands. This is the second update in this series. § Defence/Aggression⠀➾ * ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ Hungary_has_approved_Finland_joining_NATO._But_its delays_raise_deeper_concerns.⠀⇛ The problem of an unreliable Hungary will long outlast this foot-dragging over Sweden and Finland, and allies should be prepared to deal with an outlier that’s weakening the system from within. * ⚓ JURIST ☛ UN_report_condemns_Libya_authorities_for_‘wide_array_of_war crimes’⠀⇛ ]The UN Monday reported that it believes Libyan authorities are responsible for a “wide array of war crimes.” The report is the culmination of an investigation completed by UN-appointed human rights investigators. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ How_Ukraine’s_Battered_Steel_Industry_Galvanized_Its War_Effort⠀⇛ Ukraine’s iron- and steel-producing factories have made body armor, helmets and armored plates for vehicles — and steelworkers risked their lives rolling out heavy machinery at the beginning of the war to help physically block the Russian advance. * ⚓ LRT ☛ Lithuania’s_military_chief:_difficult_to_find_weapons_to_buy⠀⇛ As NATO countries are sending weapons to Ukraine, it’s getting increasingly difficult to procure new equipment to replenish stocks, says Lithuania’s Chief of Defence Valdemaras Rupšys. * ⚓ LRT ☛ Estonia_picks_Ukraine_envoy_as_its_new_ambassador_to_Vilnius⠀⇛ Estonia is appointing Kaimo Kuusk as its next ambassador to Lithuania. Kuusk is currently representing Tallinn in Ukraine, Estonia’s public broadcaster ERR has reported. * ⚓ Axios ☛ Inside_the_boom_in_Chinese_migrants_at_the_southern_border⠀⇛ Data: Customs and Border Protection; Chart: Axios Visuals Thousands of Chinese migrants and asylum seekers have arrived at the U.S.- Mexico border in recent months, and many more are heading north after passing through the treacherous Darién Gap jungle between Colombia and Panama. Why it matters:It’s another example of people from well beyond the Americas seeking refuge in the U.S. through the southwest border — and reflects the ongoing backlash to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s harsh domestic policies. =============================================================================== * “So the word is out, right?,” Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Texas border Democrat, told Axios. “If you can get to our southern border, you have pretty good shot at getting in, and it has changed the demographics.” ⚓ New York Times ☛ At_Least_38_Killed_in_Fire_at_Mexico_Migration_Center_Near U.S._Border⠀⇛ The fatal blaze comes as border cities across Mexico have been flooded with migrants turned back from the United States and more arriving from other countries. ⚓ Reason ☛ Nearly_40_Migrants_Died_in_a_Juarez_Detention_Center_Fire._U.S. Border_Policy_Is_Partially_To_Blame.⠀⇛ America’s approach to the border helps contribute to the overcrowding and violence migrants face in Mexico. ⚓ Reason ☛ Senate_Finally_Revokes_the_President’s_Authority_To_Bomb_Iraq⠀⇛ Revoking the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for the use of military force would be a good start, but the 2001 authorization has been used dozens of times to justify conflicts in numerous countries. ⚓ The Strategist ☛ Ukraine’s_air_defences_are_crucial,_and_Israel_can_help⠀⇛ In his address to the UK House of Commons last month, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky declared… ⚓ The Strategist ☛ Planning_for_Australia’s_nuclear_submarine_‘supergroup’⠀⇛ Bureaucracy is boring. But it also matters. Complex public projects don’t just happen—they demand the dedication of public servants and effective organisational structures. ⚓ New York Times ☛ Even_as_U.S._Beckons,_European_Leaders_Head_to_Beijing⠀⇛ China is trying to improve relations with the European Union just as the United States is pushing the bloc to pick sides. ⚓ Axios ☛ Axios_Investigates:_Chinese_activists’_names_used_in_bomb_threats across_U.S._and_EU⠀⇛ More than a dozen false bomb threats made at luxury hotels and embassiesacross Europe, the U.S., the Middle East and East Asia appear to be part of a harassment campaign targeting three Chinese people living abroad who have been critical of China’s government, Axios has learned. Why it matters:The journalist and two activists targeted by the campaign believe the harassment is backed by the Chinese_government. Beijing has for decades used surveillance and intimidation to silence dissidents abroad — but analysts warn their efforts to target_their critics beyond their borders are becoming more brazen. ⚓ New York Times ☛ The_head_of_the_U.N.’s_nuclear_watchdog_arrives_at_Ukraine’s embattled_Zaporizhzhia_plant.⠀⇛ ⚓ New York Times ☛ Putin’s_top_security_adviser_holds_talks_with_India’s_prime minister_as_Moscow_seeks_closer_ties.⠀⇛ The Russian envoy was accompanied by a Russian oil executive, who signed new deals with India. ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Russia_Starts_Military_Training_With_Nuclear-Capacity_Missiles⠀⇛ More than 3,000 troops and some 300 military teams will participate in the maneuvers, which will include camouflage exercises with the missiles and combat trials against drones. ⚓ teleSUR ☛ Portugal:_Muslim_Center_Attack_Was_Not_a_Terrorist_Act⠀⇛ “A psychotic break” is the probable cause that had led to the death of two women who worked at a humanitarian assistance center. ⚓ New York Times ☛ Taiwan’s_President_Heads_to_the_U.S.,_Bracing_for_China’s Retaliation⠀⇛ President Tsai Ing-wen is expected to meet Speaker Kevin McCarthy next week, risking a show of force from Beijing, which opposes any such exchanges. ⚓ teleSUR ☛ China_Lashes_Out_at_the_US_Conniving_at_Taiwan_Separatists⠀⇛ “China will closely monitor the developments and firmly defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Diplomat Mao said. ⚓ New York Times ☛ Junta_Disbands_Aung_San_Suu_Kyi’s_Political_Party_in Myanmar⠀⇛ The regime has dissolved dozens of opposition parties ahead of the next general election, including the popular National League for Democracy. § Environment⠀➾ * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Vanuatu_Strikes_a_Blow_for_Climate_Justice⠀⇛ Vanuatu, a disaster-prone Pacific country, has secured United Nations approval to take that question to the International Court of Justice. * § Wildlife/Nature⠀➾ o ⚓ Science Alert ☛ Rarely_Seen_Wombat_‘Sideways’_Sex_Shows_Just_How Wild_Animal_Reproduction_Can_Get⠀⇛ No kink shaming please. o ⚓ FEBRUARY_6_EARTHQUAKES:_Cat_miraculously_taken_out_alive_after staying_49_days_under_the_rubble⠀⇛ Han, a British silver, was removed from under the rubble of an 11-story apartment building destroyed by the February 6 earthquakes. Suffering from a broken foot and being severely dehydrated, the cat is currently under treatment. * § Overpopulation⠀➾ o ⚓ New York Times ☛ The_Incredible_Challenge_of_Counting_Every Global_Birth_and_Death⠀⇛ In rural Colombia, as in many parts of the world, tallying births and deaths is one of the most desperately needed public-health measures. It’s a lot harder than it sounds. § Finance⠀➾ * ⚓ Axios ☛ California_Gov._Newsom_hails_new_price_gouging_law:_“California took_on_Big_Oil_and_won”⠀⇛ California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed legislation Tuesday that’s designed to stop gasoline price_gouging, which his office hailed as “the strongest state-level oversight and accountability measures on Big_Oil in the nation.” * ⚓ Axios ☛ Exclusive:_Biden’s_World_Bank_pick_sets_ambitious_course⠀⇛ Ajay Banga, President Biden’s nominee_to_lead the World Bank, wants the bank to focus on poverty alleviation and climate change — and warns that the world needs a massive investment from the private sector to adequately address both challenges. Why it matters: The bank is under pressure from rich countries, and_the_Biden_administration, to do more to fight climate change — but less-developed_countries_worry it will do so at the expense of its focus on health, education and poverty reduction. =============================================================== * ⚓ Axios ☛ [Computers]_and_robots_fuel_new_job_displacement_fears⠀⇛ For all the hand-wringing over whether robots will replace human workers, ChatGPT and its ilk — tools known as generative AI — are shaping up to be a big employment threat too. Why it matters: Robots tend to replace manual laborers, while artificial intelligence threatens knowledge workers — ensuring that people of all education levels can look nervously over their shoulder at the tech gunning for their paycheck. * ⚓ Quartz ☛ Why_does_Starbucks_want_to_negotiate_with_unionized_workers_in person_and_not_on_Zoom?⠀⇛ After strongly opposing its employees unionization drive, Starbucks finally had to give its employees a seat at the table and begin contract negotiations. * ⚓ New Yorker ☛ The_Starbucks_Union_Fight_Comes_to_Congress⠀⇛ A hearing on illegal union-busting pitted Howard Schultz, the coffee company’s former C.E.O., against Bernie Sanders. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Former_Starbucks_CEO_Howard_Schultz_Spars_With Democrats_at_Senate_Hearing⠀⇛ Howard Schultz faced rancor from Senate Democrats at a hearing where he chafed at “propaganda that is floating around” about company labor practices. * ⚓ Quartz ☛ Schultz_doubled_down_on_Starbucks’_anti-union_talking_points in_his_Senate_hearing⠀⇛ Starbucks founder and former CEO Howard Schultz repeated the coffee chain’s union-busting talking points in an often contentious Senate labor committee hearing on March 29, as lawmakers asked him about the roughly 130 violations of labor laws submitted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the last 18… * ⚓ Helsinki Times ☛ Debt_problem_overblown_on_campaign_trail,_experts_tell YLE_and_Helsingin_Sanomat⠀⇛ YLE reported a week ago that public debt has become almost as big a cause of concern among the public as the climate crisis, citing a survey that drew responses from 2,012 Finns in January. The State Youth Council, meanwhile, has revealed that over half of 18–29-year-olds believe public debt should be reined in without delay irrespective of the kind of benefit and welfare cuts it would necessitate. § AstroTurf/Lobbying/Politics⠀➾ * ⚓ Quartz ☛ Turkmenistan_is_spending_$5_billion_to_build_a_city_honoring its_strongman_leader⠀⇛ Turkmenistan’s strongman leader, who has already penned a song dedicated to his favorite horse, is now building a city in his own name. * ⚓ The Strategist ☛ A_new_paradigm_for_US_industrial_policy⠀⇛ The United States has (re)discovered industrial policy. As President Joe Biden’s national security strategy puts it, the administration views ‘modern industrial and innovation strategy’ as the backbone of the future economy. * ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ How_can_Latin_America_halt_its_democratic backsliding?_And_how_can_the_US_help?⠀⇛ All aid either hinders or helps democratic development, and donors to Latin America should be intentional about aligning all forms of assistance to make sure they support countries’ democratic development. * ⚓ Quartz ☛ The_EU_is_wielding_a_new_weapon_in_its_trade_battle_with China⠀⇛ The European Union knows all too well what it means to be the target of economic coercion. * ⚓ Atlantic Council ☛ China’s_struggles_to_reassure_wary_businesses_and consumers_raise_doubts_about_its_economic_comeback⠀⇛ The end result could very well be slower growth and fewer opportunities for Chinese and foreign businesses—and a bleaker outlook for continued improvement in the Chinese people’s standard of living. * ⚓ Axios ☛ “Look,_I_just_can’t”:_Chris_Christie_pledges_never_to_support Trump_again⠀⇛ Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is seriously considering a 2024 presidential campaign, told Axios that he will never support Donald Trump for president again — even if he wins the Republican nomination. Why it matters:No potential GOP candidate has made such an explicit pledge, underscoring the degree to which Christie is betting on the viability of an anti-Trump lane in the primary. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ TikTok’s_Owner_ByteDance_Pushes_a_Lemon8_App_in_U.S.⠀⇛ ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, is trying to woo popular social media creators to Lemon8 before it is officially introduced this year. * ⚓ Axios ☛ Senate_Democrat_says_“incredible_marketing_tool”_TikTok_needs sale⠀⇛ The TikTok_debate could be simplified fast with a sale that puts the Chinese government farther from the platform, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) told Axios’ Mike Allen at the What’s_Next Summit. Why it matters: Kelly said he recognizes the power of TikTok for businesses and marketing, but cited his concerns about how the Chinese government can “on demand get access to lots of data.” * ⚓ Axios ☛ Musk_pushes_subscriptions_as_Twitter’s_ship_takes_on_more water⠀⇛ Twitter’s ship has not capsized as many feared it might when Elon Musk took_its_helm five months ago. Instead, it has wandered off course, sprung_leaks, and cast_much_of_its_crew adrift — driving many passengers to the_life_rafts. * ⚓ Axios ☛ The_case_against_Biden_and_Trump_efforts_to_boost_U.S. industry⠀⇛ Throughout the Trump and Biden years, a common thread in U.S. economic policy has been a focus on bolstering domestic industry, even when it means burning bridges with trading partners and backing away from the era of globalization. Why it matters:The question of how the United States ought to engage in the global economy is up for grabs right now in a way it hasn’t been in a generation, with the Biden administration focusing on domestic investment and disentangling the U.S. economy from China. * ⚓ Axios ☛ Senate_votes_to_repeal_Iraq_War_authorization_20_years_after invasion._Here’s_what_that_means.⠀⇛ The Senate on Wednesday voted 66-30 to repeal authorizations for the use of force in Iraq, more than twenty_years_after the U.S. invasion of the country. Why it matters:The historic bipartisanvote moves to reassert Congress’ power over the use of military force abroad. * ⚓ Axios ☛ Judicial_overhaul_chaos_threatens_to_unravel_Bibi’s_legacy⠀⇛ Within three months of returning to the Prime Minister’s Office, Benjamin_Netanyahu_with_his_judicial_overhaul_plan led the country into an unprecedented crisis inside Israel’s military, prompted harsh_international_criticism, and oversaw unrest that destabilized the economy and threatened to tear Israeli society apart. Why it matters: Many commentators and members of Netanyahu’s party have expressed shock over how Israel’s most experienced and savvy politician made what they see as every possible mistake since returning to office. * ⚓ New York Times ☛ U.S.-Israel_Tensions_Over_Judicial_Overhaul_Burst_Into Open⠀⇛ In response to sharp criticism by President Biden, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would make its own decisions. * ⚓ New Yorker ☛ Israel’s_Transformative_Protest_Movement⠀⇛ A wide-ranging resistance has halted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to remake the judiciary. * ⚓ RTE ☛ RTÉ_announces_special_coverage_to_mark_Good_Friday_Agreement_25th Anniversary⠀⇛ RTÉ announces special coverage to mark Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary www.rte.ie/goodfriday RTÉ will mark the Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary with a number of landmark documentaries, special live news and current affairs broadcasts, podcasts, digital and archive content across the coming weeks, exploring its significance and its relevance today. § Censorship/Free Speech⠀➾ * ⚓ Reason ☛ “Preparing_for_the_20th_Anniversary_of_the_Streisand_Effect: Cooley_v._Afroman”⠀⇛ A very interesting post by Paul Alan Levy (Public Citizen, Consumer Law & Policy Blog), which I reproduce with his permission: It was almost twenty years ago that Barbra Streisand filed a lawsuit that attempted to block access to a photograph of her oceanfront estate, bringing unwanted attention to the photo and leading to her being enshrined… * ⚓ New York Times ☛ Ukraine_Says_It_Will_Use_Legal_Means_to_Evict_Orthodox Pro-Russia_Monks⠀⇛ Representatives of the monks and priests have vowed to ignore an eviction order. § Civil Rights/Policing⠀➾ * ⚓ Axios ☛ Remote_work_grew_less_popular_last_year⠀⇛ Data: BLS; Chart: Tory Lysik/Axios Visuals Millions fewer Americans worked remotely last year, according to a new survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Why it matters:The data show the work world returning to a new normal, where there is some working from home — more than in the pre-COVID era — but less than at the height of the Zoom and sweatpants moment. ⚓ EDRI ☛ Shaping_the_next_20_years_of_digital_rights_in_Europe⠀⇛ Last week we celebrated the 20th anniversary of EDRi, the European Digital Rights network, and its two decades of defending and promoting rights online and off. The digital rights movement has come a long way and we are at a crucial moment to shape our shared digital future for the better. The EU’s fundamental rights framework has been pivotal in our achievements so far, but it has never served everyone equally. How can we better equip Europe for the human rights challenges of the digital age? ⚓ EDRI ☛ EDRi-gram,_29_March_2023⠀⇛ Last week, with a close circle of friends and supporters in Brussels, EDRi celebrated twenty years of defending and advancing digital rights across Europe. It was an evening full of reflecting on our journey and successes and also building hope and strategies for the future of Europe’s digital rights movement. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for making the celebration truly special! In this edition of news from the digital rights world, read about a new Brussels-focused campaign against mass facial recognition. Residents of the Belgian capital can join the initiative and demand that the Brussels Parliament bans these intrusive and discriminatory practices. We also explore the concerning revelation that unverified information such as “social media profiles and phone contacts” are being used for the purpose of deportations, according to an internal European Commission assessment. ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ Jury_Awards_Nearly_$5M_Verdict_in_Chicago_Police Chase_Crash⠀⇛ A Cook County jury has awarded nearly $5 million to the family of an 84-year-old retired teacher who was killed when a police cruiser crashed into a police van and careened into a car in which she was a passenger ⚓ US News And World Report ☛ North_Dakota_Aims_at_School_Curriculum_to_Deter Abortions⠀⇛ North Dakota schools would be required to show students high-quality video of how a human fetus develops in each week of pregnancy under a bill that Senate lawmakers have approved ⚓ New York Times ☛ Amsterdam_Has_a_Message_for_Male_Tourists_From_the_U.K.: ‘Stay_Away’⠀⇛ In an ad campaign aimed at British men between 18 and 35, the Dutch capital threatens fines for visitors who are looking for a “messy night.” § Monopolies⠀➾ * ⚓ TechCrunch ☛ Germany_probes_Microsoft’s_market_power⠀⇛ Microsoft is the latest tech giant to be caught in the cross- hairs of Germany’s antitrust authority. The Federal Cartel Office (FCO), aka the Bundeskartellamt, has announced it’s opened a proceeding to determine whether special abuse measures can be applied to the company’s business in Germany — citing Microsoft’s extensive digital ecosystem which it noted cuts across multiple markets, including operating systems and office software; cloud computing; gaming; professional networking; Internet search; and — latterly — novel AI applications. * § Patents⠀➾ o ⚓ JUVE ☛ An_artful_approach [Ed: JUVE now issuing whitewashing puff pieces for Bristows, which lied, misled and lobbies for an illegal system. This isn't journalism but complicity in crimes.]⠀⇛ For many years, Bristows was the UK firm perhaps most closely associated with the arrival of the Unified Patent Court. It frequently kept those interested in the court project up to date about even the tiniest UPC developments via its blog, which the patent community oft-quoted as a valuable resource. o ⚓ H2 View ☛ Infinity_Fuel_Cell_and_Hydrogen_granted_German_patent [Ed: Why celebrate a monopoly (patent)? Are they greenwashing patents too now?]⠀⇛ US-based Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen has been granted a German patent for a proprietary design for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers. * § Trademarks⠀➾ o ⚓ Quartz ☛ Adidas_won’t_be_blocking_a_Black_Lives_Matter_trademark application_after_all⠀⇛ Two days after opposing a new trademark application by Black Lives Matter, Adidas is reversing course on its objection. o ⚓ TTAB Blog ☛ TTABlog_Test:_Is_EVERWILD_For_Distilled_Spirits Confusable_With_EVERCLEAR_for_Alcoholic_Beverages?⠀⇛ Luxco, Inc. opposed applications to register EVERWILD (in standard form) and EVERWILD SPIRITS & design, both for “distilled spirits,” claiming likely confusion with its registered mark EVERCLEAR for alcoholic beverages except beer. The Board found the involved goods to be legally identical, but what about the marks? How do you think This came out? Luxco, Inc. v. Everwild Spirits, LLC, Opposition No. 91268045 (March 24, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas W. Wellington). § Gemini* and Gopher⠀➾ * § Personal⠀➾ o ⚓ 03/23/2023,_wednesday⠀⇛ i haven’t had much to blog about anywhere… that’s a good thing in some regards. life has been uneventful, but also safe. i’ve been learning to drive, but my catalytic converter needs to be replaced now so i’m waiting. been going on more dog walks & beachcombing around. i’ve also been obsessed with the sims 4 again… but i’m using the excuse that i’m creating a legacy and lesser so, figuring out how my characters relate to each other with what is essentially RNG. i’ve also heard people say they use their sims builds as drawing reference-so like, mega brained. o ⚓ Rambling_about_Tolerance⠀⇛ In such a case, those arguments would be correct. Christian nationalists do actually indoctrinate kids to hate. They force their religion on their children. And there have been numerous examples of conservative church leaders who rape, molest, or enable others who engage in those activities. That doesn’t justify the conclusion that Christianity should be eradicated. This is also not the first nor the last time that Christian nationalists have called for genocide. I have no doubt that Matt Shae, author of the manifesto “The Biblical Basis for War”, would just love to implement Numbers chapter 31 verses 17 and 18 right here in my own backyard. Quoting from the KJV, for those who haven’t seen it. =============================================================================== * Gemini_(Primer) links can be opened using Gemini_software. It’s like the World Wide Web but a lot lighter. ╘══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛ ¶ Lines in total: 7871 ➮ Generation completed at 02:42, i.e. 71 seconds to (re)generate ⟲