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Notices by LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net), page 36

  1. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Thursday, 19-Oct-2023 20:32:32 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    In light of the recent massacre, I've had time to think about guns again. The last time I touched a firearm was when I was around 14 and an adult gang member came barging into the family home. I picked up the family pistol and pointed it at him. He realized that I really would shoot him if he did not retreat. He backed out of the door and exited the property.

    After the fact, I determined that I did not want to deal with the after-incident emotions related to possibly killing someone. (I should note that the gang member didn't learn from this experience. He tried again at least twice. One of my brothers likewise grabbed the gun and sent the guy fleeing both times.)

    Many decades later, there's no "let $BROTHER handle it". If a situation arose in which an intruder threatened my family members' lives, it would be up to me. I've been ready for years, but yesterday I decided to take some actions to prepare.

    Both #sonOne and #sonTwo were once shooting instructors. It sounds like they're planning to put me through the training, then buy me a weapon.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  2. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Thursday, 19-Oct-2023 20:07:25 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    in reply to
    • LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    S says she got in ... just in time for closing remarks.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  3. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Thursday, 19-Oct-2023 19:33:44 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    in reply to
    • LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    It started at 06:00 US-Pacific, 09:00 US-Eastern. I joined at 08:00 US-Pacific, 11:00 US-Eastern. S (who joined at 12:00 US-Central, 13:00 US-Eastern) suspects that there were limited spaces available ... and that people who weren't in the meeting early enough lost their reservations so that spur of the moment attendees could join.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  4. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Thursday, 19-Oct-2023 18:32:18 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    in reply to
    • LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    Magic buzzword bingo. Let's make "zero trust" a free space, since every vendor says it already.

    We're all going zero trust, except for that Solarwinds security appliance inside everyone's networks that has privileged access to everything else (e.g., can use privileged usernames & passwords "so it can monitor better").
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  5. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Thursday, 19-Oct-2023 18:20:28 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    > Hey, how come I sleep *better* after drinking caffeine?

    It could also be one's age and previous exposure. When I started drinking #coffee when I was in my early 40s, I could drink a pot of coffee as late as 21:00 and head immediately to bed afterward. No problem sleeping, despite a lifetime of such problems. Ten years later, I had to cut off both coffee and cola past 16:00 because even a small amount of caffeine would leave me with my heart racing and me not sleeping for most of the night, and the prior sleep issues had returned.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  6. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Thursday, 19-Oct-2023 17:41:37 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    Today was an optional "summit" at work. There was an online campus site with an "auditorium" and an "exhibit hall". In the auditorium, there were live sessions of various speakers ... supposedly. I never got anything on that page.

    In the exhibit hall, there were prerecorded videos and documents promoting various vendors' "solutions", plus other federal agencies describing how they are handling certain IT issues.

    Some parts were informative, but overall, there was a bit of that slimy salesperson feeling.

    This is needful, so we can see what products HQ-IT will roll out over the next year or so. But there should also be training sandboxes available to TechTeam members.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  7. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Thursday, 19-Oct-2023 16:28:33 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    in reply to
    • LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    I heard the name because a right-wing racist said he has jury duty next week and hoped to vote to acquit or convict based on the race of the accused ... and that he suspects RG's case may be the one he's being called for.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  8. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Thursday, 19-Oct-2023 00:14:19 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    I did not know who Richard Golden is. https://nu.federati.net/url/291973 [www vice com]
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink

    Attachments

    1. 4Chan Troll Living With His Mom Arrested for Threatening Anti-Nazi Sheriff
      A 38-year-old man, who lives with his mom, allegedly posted an anonymous threat against America’s favorite anti-Nazi sheriff, Mike Chitwood, on 4Chan.
  9. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Wednesday, 18-Oct-2023 23:27:28 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    Today's Meal:

    Food truck chicken quesadilla. https://nu.federati.net/attachment/291972
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. https://nu.federati.net/attachment/2a51c2bf71e5f7d62c1f03db9639b1c34c91d3c134e57a246335d1045238de07/view
  10. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Wednesday, 18-Oct-2023 20:36:15 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Ji Fu
    @fu I will read and try this out later.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  11. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 16-Oct-2023 19:15:44 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    I started getting messages from #ChicagoVPS again. As a former customer, they seem to forget the last time I clicked "I never want to hear from you again", so I clicked it again.

    Likewise, they forget that I closed my account with a prepaid balance still in it, because I never intended (and still never intend) to have anything to do with them again.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  12. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 16-Oct-2023 18:59:51 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    The Hamas massacre reveals my hypocrisy.

    If this sort of thing had happened against my country, I would in no way be asking for moderation in response. The perpetrating nation would deserve punishment severe enough to ensure they never again did such a thing. So my hoping that Israel doesn't escalate sufficiently to squelch Hamas' murders forever is hypocritical.

    But it isn't just me. Mr Xi is a hypocrite. https://nu.federati.net/url/291944 [www reuters com] Does anyone imagine that China would not severely punish a nation that did such a thing?

    Mr Putin is a hypocrite. He invaded Ukraine because they continued to resist his proxies trying to take over the Donbass. Does anyone believe he would not respond with equal savagery to an invasion and massacre? https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/putin-how-could-russia-benefit-from-hamas-israel-conflict-1.6992759 [www cbc ca]

    So, yes. My hope that Israel does not respond to a genocidal attack with genocidal revenge is hypocrisy, and by hoping so, I'm putting myself in the company of some of the worst leaders on the planet.

    And yet, I still want the two peoples to figure out how to live side by side in peace. Despite not wanting a genocide, I don't see how this is possible as long as Hamas continues to exist. And since a person's Hamas membership isn't immediately visible (via a uniform or insignia), I don't know how one could "surgically" excise Hamas without also killing lots of innocents.

    This is a frustrating place to be in, but that's true of all political / national / ethnic / religious conflicts. The true story generally has deep roots that portray both sides in a negative light ... which is very different from the "heroes of light versus villains of darkness" portrayals that one always sees.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink

    Attachments

    1. No result found on File_thumbnail lookup.
      In Beijing, Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after Hamas attacks
      from Yew Lun Tian,Liz Lee,Antoni Slodkowski
      U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to support Israel after deadly attacks by Hamas, adding he was "disappointed" that Beijing showed "no sympathy" for the country over the weekend.
    2. ANALYSIS | Putin's muted response to Hamas attack speaks to Russia's deepening ties with Iran | CBC News
      After decades of friendly relations with Israel, Putin's response to last Saturday's deadly attack by Hamas suggests that Russia is aligning more closely with Iran, a known backer of the militant group.
  13. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 16-Oct-2023 07:23:54 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    After a few days, the toe swelling and redness is gone. That toe is still quite a bit larger than the corresponding toe on the other foot.

    In 2018, while I was in Carolina #PR, I was walking πŸšΆβ™‚οΈ quickly and whacked my foot against a piece of sidewalk sticking up because of tree roots. My foot 🦢 swelled up and stayed swollen for about a year and a half.

    I guess it is not considered swelling anymore, since I have had to wear larger shoes πŸ‘ž ever since.

    The recent swelling is different than the long term enlargement and soreness. Putting shoes on and taking them off was painful.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  14. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Sunday, 15-Oct-2023 02:11:52 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    S from work is ordering gifts for the 3 youngest grandkids. She used to help me choose gifts for #GD2.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  15. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 14-Oct-2023 23:55:54 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    Time for the NSA's theme song. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7YvAYIJSSZY https://farside.link/invidious/watch?v=7YvAYIJSSZY
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me (Official Music Video)
      from RockwellVEVO
      Official Music Video for Somebody's Watching Me performed by Rockwell, from his 1984 debut album of the same name. Somebody's Watching Me became a major comm...
    2. Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me (Official Music Video)
      Official Music Video for Somebody's Watching Me performed by Rockwell, from his 1984 debut album of the same name. Somebody's Watching Me became a major commercial success internationally, topping various charts around the world, and peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. REMASTERED IN HD! Stream Rockwell's 'Somebody's Watching Me' Album: https://rockwell.lnk.to/SomebodysWatchingMeID Watch more Motown official videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DRJQLYenAA&list=PLvbHNYy-1JCDfsut9ZmTI-yGHgz0VLX94 Listen to more Halloween classics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YvAYIJSSZY&list=PLjF50Dlp9iel-1vjZKeQMfbTEt1ZLI8WT #Rockwell #SomebodysWatchingMe #Remastered
  16. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 14-Oct-2023 23:45:19 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    When I read stuff like https://theflatearthsociety.org/home/index.php/blog/lunar-eclipses-and-shadow-earth [theflatearthsociety org] it causes me to wonder whether these folks are just playing along to get reactions to laugh at.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. No result found on File_thumbnail lookup.
      Lunar Eclipses and the Shadow of the Earth :: concrete5
      In this series we will be dispelling a number of globularist claims. This week we take a look at lunar eclipses in the ball model and using the Parallaxian mindset put forth by Samuel Rowbotham showing the globe earth theory to be incoherent with observed phenomena.
  17. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 14-Oct-2023 00:37:54 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    in reply to
    • LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    #GD2 (age 12): Your eyes look a little red. Are you okay?
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  18. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 14-Oct-2023 00:33:30 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    I sent the kids and grandkids what is probably the third ever selfie I've taken.

    #GS3 (age 4Β½): Grandpa, you're being silly!

    #Son1 (age 46): I have more wrinkles than you do! That's not fair!

    I've caught up beard-wise. He and his brother (10 years younger) started getting patches of white in their beards when I still had only a couple of white hairs.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  19. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 13-Oct-2023 15:34:25 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    • Santa Claes πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡­πŸ‡°πŸŽ…
    @clacke Are Hongkongers suffering through time shifts also? In the Los Angeles area I remember it becoming midnight level darkness at 18:00 in late November and early December ... by 16:00 the sun was just above the horizon, which curtailed outdoor activities. But part of that is the end of daylight saving time.
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink
  20. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 13-Oct-2023 02:41:04 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
    "Malicious translation" incident affects #Ubuntu 23.10 https://nu.federati.net/url/291883 [discourse ubuntu com]
    In conversation about a year ago from nu.federati.net permalink

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    1. [Announcement] Ubuntu Desktop 23.10 release image is being updated to resolve a malicious translation incident
      Summary Shortly after release we identified hate speech from a malicious contributor in a specific set of translations of the Ubuntu Desktop installer UI and have taken immediate action. These translations are being removed and an updated ISO will be available to download once we have replaced the offending material. It is important to note that these translations are not part of the Ubuntu Archive and we believe the incident is contained only to translations provided via a third party translat...
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