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Muffett versus MI5
Note: this was originally posted on my Facebook feed in 2014, but since some of my friends consider the site to be toxic, I am reposting it here. Visitors should also check out Heather’s blogpost which inspired me to dig this out. So, a long time ago* I used to work for Sun Microsystems; at
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Interview with @RachelAxon at USA Today, re: #Disinformation propagating virally on #Facebook, and #FrancesHaugen
Back in mid-November I received this query from Rachel Axon at USA Today, regarding a Frances Haugen-sourced story that they were preparing which sought to paint viral speech as a danger to the public. The story has been published today, and (in short) I strongly reject the proposition that virality of speech is somehow innately
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CEOs of Target, Best Buy, CVS and other retail chains…urge Congress to pass a bill that would make it…harder for criminals to hide behind fake identities
Quelle surprise; there are robberies, so the problem is “online anonymity.” The group urged Congress to pass a bill that would make it easier for consumers to identify exactly who they are buying from, and harder for criminals to hide behind fake identities as they try to sell stolen merchandise online. […] Best Buy CEO
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Official judgment portal set to go live | News | Law Gazette
I wonder how much I will be able to scrape this? National Archives digital director John Sheridan says the free repository of court judgments ‘is the right thing to do’. Source: Official judgment portal set to go live | News | Law Gazette
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Air Force Spent Millions on Encrypted App Wickr
Recently acquired by Amazon, Wickr is becoming a go-to encrypted chat platform for the U.S. military and other government agencies. Source: Air Force Spent Millions on Encrypted App Wickr
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Hop-can Stoves: How to make 5 ultralight bikepacking stoves – BIKEPACKING.com
Five ultra-lightweight and very functional DIY stoves for bikepacking and bike touring. Made from handsome cans that housed some hoppy brew. Built and tested. Source: Hop-can Stoves: How to make 5 ultralight bikepacking stoves – BIKEPACKING.com
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A Totally Objective Ranking of Every UK Local Authority Logo | by Robin Wilde | Nov, 2021 | Medium
The humble local council. Recipient for every half-informed beef of the British busybody, from potholes to bin collections to tree-felling… Source: A Totally Objective Ranking of Every UK Local Authority Logo | by Robin Wilde | Nov, 2021 | Medium