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Finally getting a breather from the logistical tasks of moving to another country, and now have some time to reflect on the Duterte arrest. I recall my analysis of how Duterte dealt with the rule of law as infinitely stretchable, elastic. This was in 2021:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruby...
www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruby...
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March 28, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Finally getting a breather from the logistical tasks of moving to another country, and now have some time to reflect on the Duterte arrest. I recall my analysis of how Duterte dealt with the rule of law as infinitely stretchable, elastic. This was in 2021:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruby...
www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruby...
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OpenAI is using Studio Ghibli-style memes as an ad hoc promotional campaign for its new image generator—despite Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki's famous hatred of AI. Sam Altman made his X avatar a 'Ghiblified' portrait.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
OpenAI's Studio Ghibli meme factory is an insult to art itself
Sam Altman is promoting his new image generator by appropriating the work of one of the greatest living animators—who is "disgusted" by AI.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
OpenAI is using Studio Ghibli-style memes as an ad hoc promotional campaign for its new image generator—despite Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki's famous hatred of AI. Sam Altman made his X avatar a 'Ghiblified' portrait.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
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An all-expenses-paid trip to Den Haag!
March 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
An all-expenses-paid trip to Den Haag!
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
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March 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
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Haguenfreude = deriving satisfaction from seeing a tyrant being brought to the ICC to face justice. #duterte
a man and two women standing next to each other with one wearing a necklace that says ' s ' on it
ALT: a man and two women standing next to each other with one wearing a necklace that says ' s ' on it
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March 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Haguenfreude = deriving satisfaction from seeing a tyrant being brought to the ICC to face justice. #duterte
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“Today, Duterte is being made to answer – not to me, but to the victims, to their families, to a world that refuses to forget. This is not about vengeance. This is about justice finally taking its course.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrested in Manila after ICC warrant
Duterte is wanted by the international criminal court over his so-called ‘war on drugs’, which rights groups say left 30,000 people dead
www.theguardian.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
“Today, Duterte is being made to answer – not to me, but to the victims, to their families, to a world that refuses to forget. This is not about vengeance. This is about justice finally taking its course.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Philippines I see what you’re doing and I want you do to it to the Marcos family as well
March 11, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Philippines I see what you’re doing and I want you do to it to the Marcos family as well
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unfortunately the only reason it’s even happening is bec Marcos is using the ICC to stab their political allies in the back (the Dutertes) without getting their hands dirty. think Lannisters, Freys, Starks, Red Wedding. except everybody sucks.
Philippines I see what you’re doing and I want you do to it to the Marcos family as well
March 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
unfortunately the only reason it’s even happening is bec Marcos is using the ICC to stab their political allies in the back (the Dutertes) without getting their hands dirty. think Lannisters, Freys, Starks, Red Wedding. except everybody sucks.
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"Rodrigo Duterte, Philippine Ex-President, Is Arrested on I.C.C. Warrant. The International Criminal Court has been investigating the deadly crackdown that Mr. Duterte, who was detained in Manila on Tuesday, oversaw while in power."
Rodrigo Duterte, Philippine Ex-President, Is Arrested on I.C.C. Warrant
The International Criminal Court has been investigating the deadly crackdown that Mr. Duterte, who was detained in Manila on Tuesday, oversaw while in power.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
"Rodrigo Duterte, Philippine Ex-President, Is Arrested on I.C.C. Warrant. The International Criminal Court has been investigating the deadly crackdown that Mr. Duterte, who was detained in Manila on Tuesday, oversaw while in power."
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There. Is. No. Ethical. Use. Of. GenAI.
It cannot be fixed or improved or only use licensed data because it relies entirely on the volume of stolen data.
It is FUCKING POINTLESS to talk about it in games and you are only PLATFORMING THEIR SHITTY ARGUMENTS and giving it legitimacy it does not have.
It cannot be fixed or improved or only use licensed data because it relies entirely on the volume of stolen data.
It is FUCKING POINTLESS to talk about it in games and you are only PLATFORMING THEIR SHITTY ARGUMENTS and giving it legitimacy it does not have.
March 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
There. Is. No. Ethical. Use. Of. GenAI.
It cannot be fixed or improved or only use licensed data because it relies entirely on the volume of stolen data.
It is FUCKING POINTLESS to talk about it in games and you are only PLATFORMING THEIR SHITTY ARGUMENTS and giving it legitimacy it does not have.
It cannot be fixed or improved or only use licensed data because it relies entirely on the volume of stolen data.
It is FUCKING POINTLESS to talk about it in games and you are only PLATFORMING THEIR SHITTY ARGUMENTS and giving it legitimacy it does not have.
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I don't have:
*all the emojis to express how this feels
*all the words to vomit in reaction
*all the time to celebrate with the many many many friends who've been waiting for this
*all the liver to contain the kind of alcohol this calls for
*all the emojis to express how this feels
*all the words to vomit in reaction
*all the time to celebrate with the many many many friends who've been waiting for this
*all the liver to contain the kind of alcohol this calls for
March 11, 2025 at 4:47 AM
I don't have:
*all the emojis to express how this feels
*all the words to vomit in reaction
*all the time to celebrate with the many many many friends who've been waiting for this
*all the liver to contain the kind of alcohol this calls for
*all the emojis to express how this feels
*all the words to vomit in reaction
*all the time to celebrate with the many many many friends who've been waiting for this
*all the liver to contain the kind of alcohol this calls for
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a public holiday for the Philippines is in order!
March 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
a public holiday for the Philippines is in order!
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Would it be premature to call off work for the day and drink several beers to celebrate a certain arrest?
March 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Would it be premature to call off work for the day and drink several beers to celebrate a certain arrest?
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Essential reading.
December 29, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Essential reading.
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#TodayinHistory in 1896, José Rizal’s death sentence was formally read to him, just one day before his execution. In a race vs time, priests pressed him to retract his writings. Rizal spent his final hours bidding farewell to his mother, sisters, & niece. #EduSky
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December 29, 2024 at 3:21 AM
#TodayinHistory in 1896, José Rizal’s death sentence was formally read to him, just one day before his execution. In a race vs time, priests pressed him to retract his writings. Rizal spent his final hours bidding farewell to his mother, sisters, & niece. #EduSky
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Dec 27, 2024: Two children are run over by a taxi driver in Manila. Skim the comments section and many Filipinos blame the kids' parents for letting them play on the street, instead of the driver *who knew they were there and drove anyway*
When will we have our Stop de Kindermoord moment?
When will we have our Stop de Kindermoord moment?
December 28, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Dec 27, 2024: Two children are run over by a taxi driver in Manila. Skim the comments section and many Filipinos blame the kids' parents for letting them play on the street, instead of the driver *who knew they were there and drove anyway*
When will we have our Stop de Kindermoord moment?
When will we have our Stop de Kindermoord moment?
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“Despite being compulsory under the law, only 7.7 percent, or 164 of the 2,130 government agencies, had registered their data privacy officers (DPO) and data processing systems (DPS) in 2023, COA noted in its annual report.“
“Despite being compulsory under the law, only 7.7 percent, or 164 of the 2,130 government agencies, had registered their data privacy officers (DPO) and data processing systems (DPS) in 2023, COA noted in its annual report.“
COA notes dearth of data privacy officers despite law
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the National Privacy Commission (NPC) for its “inadequate” information dissemination efforts, as shown by the dismal number of
newsinfo.inquirer.net
December 29, 2024 at 7:39 AM
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“Despite being compulsory under the law, only 7.7 percent, or 164 of the 2,130 government agencies, had registered their data privacy officers (DPO) and data processing systems (DPS) in 2023, COA noted in its annual report.“
“Despite being compulsory under the law, only 7.7 percent, or 164 of the 2,130 government agencies, had registered their data privacy officers (DPO) and data processing systems (DPS) in 2023, COA noted in its annual report.“
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“People call [the antiscience movement] ‘misinformation’ or ‘the infodemic’ as tho it’s just random junk out there on the Internet or social media, and it’s not— it’s organized, it’s well-financed, and it’s politically motivated.” — Dr. Peter Hotez in @sciam.bsky.social
Vaccine Scientist Warns Antiscience Conspiracies Have Become a Deadly, Organized Movement
Vaccinologist Peter Hotez explains how the movement to oppose science and scientists has gained power
www.scientificamerican.com
December 29, 2024 at 7:24 AM
“People call [the antiscience movement] ‘misinformation’ or ‘the infodemic’ as tho it’s just random junk out there on the Internet or social media, and it’s not— it’s organized, it’s well-financed, and it’s politically motivated.” — Dr. Peter Hotez in @sciam.bsky.social
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As it seems like we're currently all living on top of a volcano, we might as well dance.
La Vie Parisienne Magazine, 1927.
La Vie Parisienne Magazine, 1927.
December 29, 2024 at 2:49 AM
As it seems like we're currently all living on top of a volcano, we might as well dance.
La Vie Parisienne Magazine, 1927.
La Vie Parisienne Magazine, 1927.
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Infrastructure is one thing, but widening, smoothing and leveling sidewalks will not be effective if we let cars park all over them like before.
The cars will not leave of their own volition. We need to be intentional about reducing cars in our cities.
The cars will not leave of their own volition. We need to be intentional about reducing cars in our cities.
December 18, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Infrastructure is one thing, but widening, smoothing and leveling sidewalks will not be effective if we let cars park all over them like before.
The cars will not leave of their own volition. We need to be intentional about reducing cars in our cities.
The cars will not leave of their own volition. We need to be intentional about reducing cars in our cities.
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clause =📝
Claus = 🎅
claws = 🐈
Claus = 🎅
claws = 🐈
December 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM
clause =📝
Claus = 🎅
claws = 🐈
Claus = 🎅
claws = 🐈
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You must have good credit because I have low interest.
December 12, 2024 at 2:05 AM
You must have good credit because I have low interest.
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"Refusing Generative AI in Writing Studies."
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Refusing Generative AI in Writing Studies
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December 12, 2024 at 8:51 PM
"Refusing Generative AI in Writing Studies."
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