vmbrasseur

vmbrasseur, 2 months ago to worldwithoutus

It should be bigger news that the internet is still out in a lot of #Africa after undersea cable disruptions.

Several entire countries, entirely off the internet for at least a week now. Repairs could take weeks.

vmbrasseur, 2 months ago to random

Poplar Opinion: Every geographic region* should have a Tree of the Year.

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68351596

• definition left as an exercise for the reader

vmbrasseur, 2 months ago to random

If you haven't been paying attention to this case yet, here's why you should start:

“This litigation, coordinated by the AAP, seems to us an attempt to undermine what #libraries have done for centuries: lend the books that they already lawfully own."
https://fediscience.org/@oatp/112129754546257151

vmbrasseur, 2 months ago to random

A great reminder from @mariatta:

It's OK not to know things in your language of choice.

Core devs check the docs all the time (and not only to verify them).

#AlwaysBeLearning
https://fosstodon.org/@mariatta/112129225635135798

vmbrasseur, 2 months ago to opensource

I'm honoured to be a part of the new #OpenSource #Robotics Alliance, acting as the Open Governance Advisor.

This is a fantastic move to help cement the growth and sustainability of open technologies that affect us all.

Kudos on the launch of #OSRA, team!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/open-source-robotics-foundation_home-activity-7175616398461710336-

vmbrasseur, 2 months ago to random

A Secret Career Code

“Tl;DR: If you want to do something and think you can do it: just do it. If you’re any good at all, you’re probably better than most people who’ve done it, and far better than those who won’t even try.”

https://seancoates.com/blogs/a-secret-career-code

vmbrasseur, 2 months ago to random

How Illinois Is Bringing Grocery Stores Back to Main Street

Across the country, communities are experimenting with new ways to address the disappearance of rural and small town grocery stores. “Cooperative development is once again ascendant,” says Stacey Sutton…“And it’s rising in areas that have not seen sufficient support in the past.”

https://modernfarmer.com/2024/03/illinois-bringing-grocery-stores-back/

#coop

vmbrasseur, 2 months ago to climate

New Study Shows Planting Trees May Not Be as Good for the Climate as Previously Believed

“Reforestation has a part to play, but it will be more efficient if we do it while also cutting greenhouse gas emissions and anthropogenic pollution.”

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/13032024/tree-climate-benefit-partially-offset-by-forest-heat-absorption/

#climateCrisis

vmbrasseur, 2 months ago to opensource

Beta 4 of "Business Success with #OpenSource" is out!

It features two new chapters (Master Contribution Fundamentals, Develop Your Contribution Strategies) and a new Worksheets appendix.

Available in early release now from @pragprog!

https://pragprog.com/titles/vbfoss/business-success-with-open-source/

<3 for boosts!

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to apple

Wanted:

Markdown editing for #Apple Notes.

A reply card that reads: Do not tell me why the thing I like is bad From https://donotreply.cards
A reply card that reads: Do not suggest open source software From https://donotreply.cards

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to space

#NASA Really Made Its Own Tabletop #RPG for You to Play

“…it’s for 4-7 level 7-10 characters, and is touted as being compatible which whichever game system you prefer for gathering parties and venturing forth.”

https://gizmodo.com/nasa-reveals-tabletop-roleplaying-game-lost-universe-1851306892

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to random

Oregon is about to sign — or veto — the strongest right-to-repair law yet

“… the Oregon law would be the first to ban “parts pairing,” a practice where companies can keep you from using components (sometimes even official ones) unless that company’s software is satisfied that they belong.”

https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/4/24090828/oregon-right-to-repair-sb-1596-parts-pairing

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to climate

“The Cloud now has a greater carbon footprint than the airline industry. A single data center can consume the equivalent electricity of 50,000 homes.”

https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-staggering-ecological-impacts-of-computation-and-the-cloud/

#climateCrisis

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to community

An interesting post summarising the #community engagement and its #impact at @w3c. The org does important work, and it's good to see so many people are contributing. (though it would be better to see more)

https://www.w3.org/blog/2024/needs-of-a-member-driven-but-public-interest-global-organization/

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to opensource

The @publiccode is closing its EU office & laying off staff.

“We are winding down the current composition of the European office of the Foundation for Public Code, because our existing financial model has not proved to be sustainable.”

https://blog.publiccode.net/news/2024/02/28/changes-at-the-europe-office.html

#OpenSource #FOSS #FreeSoftware

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to random

Unionized YouTube Workers Learn Google Laid Them All Off During City Council Meeting, from @404mediaco

https://www.404media.co/unionized-youtube-workers-learn-google-laid-them-all-off-during-city-council-meeting/

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to random

COVID-19 rapid tests still work against new variants – researchers keep ‘testing the tests,’ and they pass

https://theconversation.com/covid-19-rapid-tests-still-work-against-new-variants-researchers-keep-testing-the-tests-and-they-pass-221603

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to random

Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores

In addition to brain fog, COVID-19 can lead to an array of problems, including headaches, seizure disorders, strokes, sleep problems, and tingling and paralysis of the nerves, as well as several mental health disorders.

https://theconversation.com/mounting-research-shows-that-covid-19-leaves-its-mark-on-the-brain-including-with-significant-drops-in-iq-scores-224216

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to animals

My managing editor is micromanaging again.

#CatsOfMastodon

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to random

A Circular Economy for Fish? These Icelandic Companies Have a Plan.

One of the founding principles at Iceland Ocean Cluster is the 100% Fish Project, which aims to create high-value products—like supplements and medical and design products—out of previously wasted parts of the Atlantic Cod. In Iceland, over 237,269 tons of cod was harvested in 2022, giving companies like Kerecis plenty of material to work with.

https://civileats.com/2024/02/26/a-circular-economy-for-fish-this-icelandic-company-has-a-plan/

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to random

#yeep

https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/yeep

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to random

The “AI" didn't “hallucinate”.

It fabricated. Like the software-robot it is.

Stop implying there's any sort of consciousness behind these massive if-then statements.

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to random

Congratulations to the #ChinookNation:

https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/local-tribe-looks-to-regain-federal-recognition-following-landmark-decision/

vmbrasseur, 3 months ago to random

A Plastic Tsunami is Taking Over Farms

Globally, 12.5 million tons of agricultural plastic is used annually. Everything from silage wraps, tote drums, containers, plastic mulch, greenhouse sheeting and row covers have a use in modern-day agriculture, although much of it is single-use and not recyclable.

https://modernfarmer.com/2024/02/plastic-farms-stop-plasticulture/