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jeff, to berlin
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Berlin’s culture, history and people make it an ideal place to live.

However, there’s one quirky obstacle: the German aversion to Durchzug (drafts).

I love fresh air, but many Germans, especially older generations, believe drafts cause illnesses like colds or a stiff neck.

This results is windows being shut even when it’s sweltering inside, and a reluctance to use air conditioning or fans.




jeff, (edited ) to mastodon
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https://HoneyTreeTech.com team has released a Bash script to automate the installation and hardening of LibreTime, the open-source radio automation suite. 🚀

It simplifies the setup and security hardening

You can check it along with the other installer/hardener scripts we've created for and other popular apps at the following URL

https://github.com/orgs/Honeytree-Technologies/repositories

jeff, (edited ) to random
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The Jewish Museum.
Berlin.

The Holocaust Tower

"The Holocaust Tower is the space which somehow ends the old history of Berlin." – Architect Daniel Libeskind

The Holocaust Tower is accessible through an unmarked, nearly invisible black steel door.

This unheated, uninsulated concrete structure is lit by a single narrow slit high above.

Outside noises are audible but feel distant and unreachable.


jeff, to random
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A small photo dump.

The Jewish Museum.
Berlin.

The Memory Void and Shalekhet (fallen leaves)

More than 10,000 faces with open mouths, cut from heavy round iron plates, cover the floor of the ground floor void.

The space is brutal, still and largely silent. Visitors are allowed to walk on them - the sound created tangles from single sharp clicks, to a painful chorus of shifting and moving metal.

The echos briefly linger.

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jeff, to berlin
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“Hear the truth… whoever speaks it.”
Moses Maimonides (1135–1204)
From the Jewish Museum Berlin.

jeff, (edited ) to random
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So we crashed an Arab language group at the old German Parliament. Lucky for us they are giving it first in English and translating to Arabic

The conversations and questions from this group are fascinating.

jeff, to random
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I'll add that this is a great way to seriously undermine public support and sentiment in journalism and public broadcasting.

https://newsie.social/deck/@jeff/112511003212674687

jeff, to journalism
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St. Louis National Public Radio is claiming sovereign immunity as "an arm of the state exercising exclusively governmental functions" and argues it should be immune from the defamation lawsuit.

https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/24/st-louis-public-radio-makes-unprecedented-sovereign-immunity-claim-in-defamation-case/

It's worth noting that NPR objected when X/Twitter labeled it "state-affiliated" and "government-funded" media, arguing that such labels undermined their journalistic independence.

#MediaEthics #PublicRadio #LegalClaims #FreePress #Legal #journalism #NPR

Vreejack,
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@jeff
Agreed. This claim bears several layers of stupidity. I hope they have an actual defense in preparation, because this one is close to "LOL, no".

jeff, to berlin
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As an American in this , it's a particularly poignant time for reflection.

With the rising threat of extremism in , visiting the exhibit later today feels especially relevant.

https://www.topographie.de/en/exhibitions/weimar-under-attack

LALegault,
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@jeff I love Berlin, enjoy your time.

jeff, to random
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"If the liberties of the American people are ever destroyed, they will fall by the hands of the clergy." - Marquis de Lafayette.

jeff, to random
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An informed citizenry is the keystone of democracy.

As Thomas Jefferson said, 'Wherever the people are well informed they can be trusted with their own government.'

jeff, to random
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Content is fire
Social media is gasoline

mike,
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@jeff Social media is now the content. The medium has become the message .

We've all been enlisted as content creators. Our only choice is to whom do we give it away too?

jeff, to MediaIndustry
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📢 As the journalism and media landscape faces a wave of shutdowns, I find myself pondering :

What new opportunities are journalists uncovering in today's job market? Could be a beacon of hope?

Your insights and stories from navigating this evolving tool are crucial. They will my collaboration with a partner towards improving the situation.

📰✍️



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jeff,
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@trabex

I've long been a proponent of news orgs being worker cooperatives or E-O C's.

So much pushback from journos...

trabex,
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@jeff

A worker cooperative news outlet sounds amazing.

jeff, to tech
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In a landscape obsessed with the latest & shiniest, here is to my fellow graybeard technologists.

We dive into the depths of legacy code, armed with wisdom, snark, and a coffee mug that boldly states "Legacy Code Warrior."

Skill in reviving and navigating ancient systems is not just impressive—it's indispensable.

Here's to the guardians of digital history, ensuring our digital present runs smoothly, one line of legacy code at a time.

An experienced technologist with gray hair stands confidently in front of a glowing computer screen displaying complex legacy code, holding a coffee mug labeled 'Legacy Code Warrior'. They wear business casual attire, emphasizing their seasoned expertise in a dimly lit room focused on the task.

mike,
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@jeff Long live the VT100!

jeff, to random
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Due to growing state-level age verification requirements, Honeytree's fediverse outlets have suspended open signups until further notice.

We are actively working on a solution while ensuring compliance with multiple jurisdictions.

We appreciate your patience as we resolve this matter.

Daily_Twerk,
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@jeff do you need to count our wrinkles to verify age.

It was meant to be one wrinkle a year but it seems to have got out of hand the past few years.

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