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I used to fly spacecraft. Now I'm in infosec. Polymath. MASSIVE nerd. Strong autodidact tendencies. Occasionally make noises with my larynx that not everyone hates.
Apparently I am more intimidating than an armed uniformed security guard/cop.
Also don't try to bully my kid at the MVA because you want her appointment and think that she's an easy target.
I didn't DO anything per se, but he was flinching from me instead of security when we left at the same time.
Also don't try to bully my kid at the MVA because you want her appointment and think that she's an easy target.
I didn't DO anything per se, but he was flinching from me instead of security when we left at the same time.
March 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Apparently I am more intimidating than an armed uniformed security guard/cop.
Also don't try to bully my kid at the MVA because you want her appointment and think that she's an easy target.
I didn't DO anything per se, but he was flinching from me instead of security when we left at the same time.
Also don't try to bully my kid at the MVA because you want her appointment and think that she's an easy target.
I didn't DO anything per se, but he was flinching from me instead of security when we left at the same time.
Rustup is the opposite of privacy focused, going by the absolute bullshit involved in trying to install it on a particular system.
I knew the community was toxic but jfc apparently that extends to installing basics.
I knew the community was toxic but jfc apparently that extends to installing basics.
March 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Rustup is the opposite of privacy focused, going by the absolute bullshit involved in trying to install it on a particular system.
I knew the community was toxic but jfc apparently that extends to installing basics.
I knew the community was toxic but jfc apparently that extends to installing basics.
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As @alecmuffett.bsky.social noted yesterday, it looks like the U.K. government has quietly scrubbed all encryption advice from government web pages. techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/u...
UK quietly scrubs encryption advice from government websites | TechCrunch
The UK is no longer recommending the use of encryption for at-risk groups following its iCloud backdoor demands
techcrunch.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
As @alecmuffett.bsky.social noted yesterday, it looks like the U.K. government has quietly scrubbed all encryption advice from government web pages. techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/u...
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"Here are the illustrations for your history book," the artist said.
"Thanks, very g- Is this man using an iPod?"
"Very iconic of the early 21st."
"This is a history of the Post-Capitalism Neorenaissance, starting 2027! The iPod was outmoded then."
"It's centuries ago, who will notice?"
"Me!"
"Thanks, very g- Is this man using an iPod?"
"Very iconic of the early 21st."
"This is a history of the Post-Capitalism Neorenaissance, starting 2027! The iPod was outmoded then."
"It's centuries ago, who will notice?"
"Me!"
March 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"Here are the illustrations for your history book," the artist said.
"Thanks, very g- Is this man using an iPod?"
"Very iconic of the early 21st."
"This is a history of the Post-Capitalism Neorenaissance, starting 2027! The iPod was outmoded then."
"It's centuries ago, who will notice?"
"Me!"
"Thanks, very g- Is this man using an iPod?"
"Very iconic of the early 21st."
"This is a history of the Post-Capitalism Neorenaissance, starting 2027! The iPod was outmoded then."
"It's centuries ago, who will notice?"
"Me!"
I found the pic all the dips are doing the “*drool* must neg so she’ll notice me!” thing about and I’m pretty sure she was one of Wonder Woman’s trainers/mentors on Themiscyra. Massive respect and admiration!
I’m the 2021 U.S. Muay Thai Open silver medalist.
March 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I found the pic all the dips are doing the “*drool* must neg so she’ll notice me!” thing about and I’m pretty sure she was one of Wonder Woman’s trainers/mentors on Themiscyra. Massive respect and admiration!
Wearing my “I hacked the US Government and all I got was this t-shirt” shirt today because it’s extraordinarily apropos.
March 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Wearing my “I hacked the US Government and all I got was this t-shirt” shirt today because it’s extraordinarily apropos.
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Boosting, and a general PSA— please register as a stem cell donor if you’re able, and especially if you’re not white. Patients are more likely to be compatible with donors of a similar ethnic background, which can make it especially difficult for mixed race people in need of a transplant
March 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Boosting, and a general PSA— please register as a stem cell donor if you’re able, and especially if you’re not white. Patients are more likely to be compatible with donors of a similar ethnic background, which can make it especially difficult for mixed race people in need of a transplant
Anyone know if the Smithsonian has been hit by layoffs as well? I know it’s grants vs agency stuff but Reasons.
March 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Anyone know if the Smithsonian has been hit by layoffs as well? I know it’s grants vs agency stuff but Reasons.
So far male cats are better at communicating than male humans, and Blues gets an urgent vet visit in the morning.
March 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
So far male cats are better at communicating than male humans, and Blues gets an urgent vet visit in the morning.
Peeaaachy. Security camera caught a neighbor kicking one of my no trespassing signs (there partly because he’s one of the ones who thinks my yard should be a canine pissoir) yesterday evening.
Not even one of the Nazis, either.
Not even one of the Nazis, either.
March 6, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Peeaaachy. Security camera caught a neighbor kicking one of my no trespassing signs (there partly because he’s one of the ones who thinks my yard should be a canine pissoir) yesterday evening.
Not even one of the Nazis, either.
Not even one of the Nazis, either.
My only surprise is that it’s not higher.
So, uh, got a call from my editor a little while ago…
SWORDHEART hit the New York Times Bestseller List.
…at number FIVE.
I just…I…my brain does not know what to do with itself.
SWORDHEART hit the New York Times Bestseller List.
…at number FIVE.
I just…I…my brain does not know what to do with itself.
March 6, 2025 at 2:19 AM
My only surprise is that it’s not higher.
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Need to switch cell carriers from Fi. Family plan, and data does get used. Suggestions?
March 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Need to switch cell carriers from Fi. Family plan, and data does get used. Suggestions?
I learned to cook in Sicily, from our landlords with whom I at that point has no shared language, or so I thought.
To this day I am PICKY about my olive oil and cookware. (And I can make carbonara in my sleep.)
To this day I am PICKY about my olive oil and cookware. (And I can make carbonara in my sleep.)
Amira just added a new Sicily Gastronomad Experience for later this year! (The dates are: October 27 - November 3, 2025.) You really, really should join us!! gastronomad.net/sicily
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I learned to cook in Sicily, from our landlords with whom I at that point has no shared language, or so I thought.
To this day I am PICKY about my olive oil and cookware. (And I can make carbonara in my sleep.)
To this day I am PICKY about my olive oil and cookware. (And I can make carbonara in my sleep.)
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Broadcom warned customers today about three VMware zero-days, tagged as exploited in attacks and reported by the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center.
#SecurityUpDate #CyberSecurity
#VMWARE
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
#SecurityUpDate #CyberSecurity
#VMWARE
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Broadcom fixes three VMware zero-days exploited in attacks
Broadcom warned customers today about three VMware zero-days, tagged as exploited in attacks and reported by the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
March 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Broadcom warned customers today about three VMware zero-days, tagged as exploited in attacks and reported by the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center.
#SecurityUpDate #CyberSecurity
#VMWARE
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
#SecurityUpDate #CyberSecurity
#VMWARE
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Need to switch cell carriers from Fi. Family plan, and data does get used. Suggestions?
March 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Need to switch cell carriers from Fi. Family plan, and data does get used. Suggestions?
This would be why I am very on edge with the neighbors’ new car bomb being parked in front of my house. In the same spot every time. Within an inch or so. I’ve watched the careful positioning.
I need to know the EXACT field of view of the cameras, especially up close.
I need to know the EXACT field of view of the cameras, especially up close.
"Cybertrucks and other Teslas can be set to record all the time in “Sentry” mode, meaning that these are not just trucks, they are surveillance devices on wheels."
Reminder to MASK UP FOR HEALTH REASONS WHEN U DO ARTS AND CRAFTS ON THE ROAD
Reminder to MASK UP FOR HEALTH REASONS WHEN U DO ARTS AND CRAFTS ON THE ROAD
Facebook Cybertruck Owners Group Copes With Relentless Mockery
A Facebook group for Cybertruck owners is full of videos of people flicking off Cybertrucks.
www.404media.co
March 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This would be why I am very on edge with the neighbors’ new car bomb being parked in front of my house. In the same spot every time. Within an inch or so. I’ve watched the careful positioning.
I need to know the EXACT field of view of the cameras, especially up close.
I need to know the EXACT field of view of the cameras, especially up close.
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The message from the stars began the usual way, with simple symbols building up a vocabulary before the main content. But there was a preamble:
"Important! We only need to vent our annoyances. This is not a call for advice or tactical supernovae."
Then: "Ugh! The Zzta'tti are the worst! They..."
"Important! We only need to vent our annoyances. This is not a call for advice or tactical supernovae."
Then: "Ugh! The Zzta'tti are the worst! They..."
March 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The message from the stars began the usual way, with simple symbols building up a vocabulary before the main content. But there was a preamble:
"Important! We only need to vent our annoyances. This is not a call for advice or tactical supernovae."
Then: "Ugh! The Zzta'tti are the worst! They..."
"Important! We only need to vent our annoyances. This is not a call for advice or tactical supernovae."
Then: "Ugh! The Zzta'tti are the worst! They..."
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Goodnight everyone!
To keep bad dreams away we recommend the great eared nightjar!
To keep bad dreams away we recommend the great eared nightjar!
The great eared nightjar looks like a baby dragon
With golden plumage, a tiny beak obscured by fluff and huge round eyes, the great eared nightjar looks like a plump little dragon hatchling.
www.australiangeographic.com.au
March 5, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Goodnight everyone!
To keep bad dreams away we recommend the great eared nightjar!
To keep bad dreams away we recommend the great eared nightjar!
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I just wanted to grow old writing my little stories, y'all. I wish I did not feel called upon to be a menace instead.
March 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I just wanted to grow old writing my little stories, y'all. I wish I did not feel called upon to be a menace instead.
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