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Bread & Circus 2025 Style. The UFC has landed a monster new $7.7 billion deal with Paramount. Now fight maestro Dana White is planning a surreal fighting event—for the White House South Lawn. Columnist @JasonGay:
August 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Bread & Circus 2025 Style. The UFC has landed a monster new $7.7 billion deal with Paramount. Now fight maestro Dana White is planning a surreal fighting event—for the White House South Lawn. Columnist @JasonGay:
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I am writing this with a pencil – it could be an author’s last line of defence against AI | Luke Beesley
I am writing this with a pencil – it could be an author’s last line of defence against AI | Luke Beesley
My habit is quaint, I know, and there are downsides – but for those who value literature, the focus will shift to this: how do we prove we didn’t use AI?
www.theguardian.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:06 AM
I am writing this with a pencil – it could be an author’s last line of defence against AI | Luke Beesley
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Librarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreads
Librarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreads
Anecdotal evidence suggests a rise in requests to take books off shelves, particularly LGBTQ+ titles
Requests to remove books from library shelves are on the rise in the UK, as the influence of pressure groups behind book bans in the US crosses the Atlantic, according to those working in the sector.
Although “the situation here is nowhere [near] as bad, censorship does happen and there are some deeply worrying examples of library professionals losing their jobs and being trolled online for standing up for intellectual freedom on behalf of their users”, said Louis Coiffait-Gunn, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (Cilip). Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Librarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreads
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As the Trump administration pulls government websites and data offline, it is selectively stripping away the public record, letting the president declare his own version of history, archivists and historians said. nyti.ms/3E9ZtIT
April 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
As the Trump administration pulls government websites and data offline, it is selectively stripping away the public record, letting the president declare his own version of history, archivists and historians said. nyti.ms/3E9ZtIT
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“Under the previous administration, we looked like fools. Not anymore.”
Pete Hesgeth, just before he became the lead figure in multiple stories about how this administration is run by fools
Pete Hesgeth, just before he became the lead figure in multiple stories about how this administration is run by fools
March 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“Under the previous administration, we looked like fools. Not anymore.”
Pete Hesgeth, just before he became the lead figure in multiple stories about how this administration is run by fools
Pete Hesgeth, just before he became the lead figure in multiple stories about how this administration is run by fools
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Le Monde reporting that a French scientist traveling to Houston to attend a conference was denied entry to US after a search of his phone & computer revealed messages critical of Trump's science cuts, "which [says CPB] conveyed hatred of Trump & could be qualified as terrorism". Computer confiscated
March 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Le Monde reporting that a French scientist traveling to Houston to attend a conference was denied entry to US after a search of his phone & computer revealed messages critical of Trump's science cuts, "which [says CPB] conveyed hatred of Trump & could be qualified as terrorism". Computer confiscated
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the invaders are salting the earth and poisoning the wells so we cannot rebuild again
Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.
Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm
More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
the invaders are salting the earth and poisoning the wells so we cannot rebuild again
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🚨 BREAKING: This is beyond outrageous. Elon Musk, his cranky mother Maye, and one of his young kids were chauffeured in Air Force One and Marine One—straight to the White House, where they’re apparently staying.
WTF is going on? It goes without saying, this is not normal. 🙄
WTF is going on? It goes without saying, this is not normal. 🙄
March 3, 2025 at 2:53 AM
🚨 BREAKING: This is beyond outrageous. Elon Musk, his cranky mother Maye, and one of his young kids were chauffeured in Air Force One and Marine One—straight to the White House, where they’re apparently staying.
WTF is going on? It goes without saying, this is not normal. 🙄
WTF is going on? It goes without saying, this is not normal. 🙄
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In this culture of rampant consumerism, the library is a bastion of counter culture. There one can check out things for free. Great books filled with profound ideas are all available for free.
March 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
In this culture of rampant consumerism, the library is a bastion of counter culture. There one can check out things for free. Great books filled with profound ideas are all available for free.
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In case what’s happening in DC isn’t otherworldly enough, how about this?
www.theblock.co/amp/post/343...
www.theblock.co/amp/post/343...
Trump files trademark application for 'TRUMP' metaverse, which would sell NFTs and experiences related to the '45th and 47th president'
The trademark application notes the
www.theblock.co
March 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
In case what’s happening in DC isn’t otherworldly enough, how about this?
www.theblock.co/amp/post/343...
www.theblock.co/amp/post/343...
A simple keyword seach resulted in destruction of OSHA guidance documents. Thst focuments if anykind are being destroyed is what concerns me. Does the Internet Archive have time, soace, staff snd fubds to back up everything? popular.info/p/in-botched...
In botched DEI purge, OSHA trashes workplace safety guidelines
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered the digital and physical destruction of 18 publications on workplace safety practices, according to an internal February 7 email ob...
popular.info
February 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A simple keyword seach resulted in destruction of OSHA guidance documents. Thst focuments if anykind are being destroyed is what concerns me. Does the Internet Archive have time, soace, staff snd fubds to back up everything? popular.info/p/in-botched...
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One of the DOGE thugs was asking on Reddit about how to transform different document types using an LLM.
It should be the #1 major headline right now.
Why?
It's a huge red flag on what Musk is doing w our gov't data & only have to connect these dots to know what that is:
Here's those dots:
It should be the #1 major headline right now.
Why?
It's a huge red flag on what Musk is doing w our gov't data & only have to connect these dots to know what that is:
Here's those dots:
February 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
One of the DOGE thugs was asking on Reddit about how to transform different document types using an LLM.
It should be the #1 major headline right now.
Why?
It's a huge red flag on what Musk is doing w our gov't data & only have to connect these dots to know what that is:
Here's those dots:
It should be the #1 major headline right now.
Why?
It's a huge red flag on what Musk is doing w our gov't data & only have to connect these dots to know what that is:
Here's those dots:
There are codes of ethics for most professions. This link brings me to the code of ethics for the Association of Computing Machines. And those who work on and with computers. 1/2https://www.acm.org/code-of-ethics
The Code affirms an obligation of computing professionals to use their skills for the benefit of society.
Ethical and social computing are embodied in the ACM Code of Ethics. The core values expressed in the ACM Code inspire and guide computing professionals. The actions of computing professionals change the world, and the Code is the conscience of the field. Serving as the Hippocratic Oath for the IT Professional, the Software Engineer, the Programmer and all those responsible for shaping and contributing to the future of computing. The Code covers ethics across the computing field, representing the tech code of ethics, computing ethics, software ethics, programming ethics, AI ethics and computing for public good.
www.acm.org
February 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
There are codes of ethics for most professions. This link brings me to the code of ethics for the Association of Computing Machines. And those who work on and with computers. 1/2https://www.acm.org/code-of-ethics
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Engraving on the exterior of the United States Department of Justice headquarters.
February 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Engraving on the exterior of the United States Department of Justice headquarters.
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Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.
February 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.
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The CFPB is a great return on investment for Americans: it’s turned over $20 billion to the public from companies committing abusive & illegal business practices, far outpacing its operating costs.
February 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The CFPB is a great return on investment for Americans: it’s turned over $20 billion to the public from companies committing abusive & illegal business practices, far outpacing its operating costs.
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Google "Gulf of Mexico"
You will see three dots in the upper right.
Choose "General Feedback" and comment.
Be creative!
You will see three dots in the upper right.
Choose "General Feedback" and comment.
Be creative!
February 11, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Google "Gulf of Mexico"
You will see three dots in the upper right.
Choose "General Feedback" and comment.
Be creative!
You will see three dots in the upper right.
Choose "General Feedback" and comment.
Be creative!
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I'm holding a citizen meeting in West Hartford to talk about what I'm doing and what people can do to fight back against Trump's seizure of government for the billionaire class.
1/ Unfortunately, we've maxed out the space, so here's a 🧵 on what you can do.
1/ Unfortunately, we've maxed out the space, so here's a 🧵 on what you can do.
February 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I'm holding a citizen meeting in West Hartford to talk about what I'm doing and what people can do to fight back against Trump's seizure of government for the billionaire class.
1/ Unfortunately, we've maxed out the space, so here's a 🧵 on what you can do.
1/ Unfortunately, we've maxed out the space, so here's a 🧵 on what you can do.
Don not forget that role of the US Archivist is to preserve congressional and other records that tell our history’s past.
February 8, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Don not forget that role of the US Archivist is to preserve congressional and other records that tell our history’s past.
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This site will connect you with all of your local, state and federal representatives. Please pass it around liberally, then contact your representatives and give them a piece of your mind. Be relentless:
www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Find and contact elected officials | USAGov
Use USAGov’s Contact Your Elected Officials tool to get contact information for your members of Congress, the president, and state and local officials.
www.usa.gov
February 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This site will connect you with all of your local, state and federal representatives. Please pass it around liberally, then contact your representatives and give them a piece of your mind. Be relentless:
www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
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Having watched with growing alarm the developments of the last 24 and 36 hours in Washington, I thought I’d take a stab at how the US media would cover this story if it was happening in a foreign country. Here’s that story that should be written this weekend: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-jun...
Musk's Junta Establishes Him as Head of Government
Imagining how we'd cover overseas what's happening to the U.S. right now
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Having watched with growing alarm the developments of the last 24 and 36 hours in Washington, I thought I’d take a stab at how the US media would cover this story if it was happening in a foreign country. Here’s that story that should be written this weekend: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-jun...