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DrALJONES, to iran
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    zleap,
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    @DrALJONES

    It is going to be interestng WHO joins this coalition Isreal does or does not plan to create, so far even the USA has said it won't get involved. No one in the world wants escalation.

    I had a discussion earlier, and asked about the status of a consulate, it seems I was kinda right on the fact a consulate is part of the country it belongs to, so the Iranian consulate in syria is part of Iran, therefore the attack on the Iranian consulate is an attack on Iran. If this is correct under international law, it was unlawful to attack, (regardless of who the target was) so in addition the response from Iran was probably legal and justified (self defense maybe).

    Netanyahu is getting more and more dangerous, even the people of Isreal see that, if the UK carry on supporting Isreal and maintaining the current narrative it will end up also breaching international law, even if we decide to also leave the ECHR we have obligations under other international laws set by other bodies, which are still going to be in place.

    DrALJONES, to random
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    zleap,
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    @DrALJONES

    We look forward to your ICJ testimony against ISRAEL.and those who appease this.

    kaia, to random
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    I'll try to sleep early today, but shower is the big hindrance :sadcat:

    zleap,
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    @kaia

    So don't shower, if you sleep on ur own it doesn't matter.

    amszmidt, to random
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    The deviousness of the xz backdoor… and yet people think that using FOO language or ditching BAR would have mitigated it.

    I don’t think people realize how vulnerable us free software maintainers are … been doing this for close to 30 years and I’m not surprised in the least. 😠

    zleap,
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    @amszmidt

    It may be interesting to get a talk at a free software conference about this sort of thing at some point

    RickiTarr, to random
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    I talk to people from the UK pretty regularly, I watch a lot of BBC programming, I read a lot of books by authors from the UK, but sometimes they will suddenly use a word I've never heard in my life, and I'm beginning to think they are pranking us, and every other person from the UK is in on the joke, and just validates whatever the other person says!

    zleap,
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    @RickiTarr

    Language is wonderful, even regions within countries have their own dialects or words specific to that region.

    Why travel is so important, you learn about cultures and other countries by being there.

    LeftistLawyer, (edited ) to climate
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    Can someone please explain why, on a planet with 5 billion too many people and , declining birthrates are a problem?

    I'm at a loss.

    zleap,
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    @LeftistLawyer

    As people retire from the workforce, that leaves gaps lower down the workforce to replace those that retire. A lower birthrate means less people to take up jobs in a few years. We are already seeing this.

    Granted if we didn't have such inequality then everyone would be able to find good employment as they would also have access to education to help build the skills to fill those jobs.

    aral, to Israel
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    You can slander us as antisemites. You can call us whatever the fuck you want. We are not going to sit by silently while you fascists commit genocide.

    zleap,
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    @aral

    What has objecting to the current war in Gaza got to do with holocaust denial?

    patrickhadfield, to random
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    The recent Indian mission to the moon got a soft landing but was tipped upside down.

    Now the private funded US mission has... Fallen over!

    I'm beginning to see a pattern! I think the Clangers have really got it in for all the visitors they're getting!

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68388695

    zleap,
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    @patrickhadfield

    Naa, the wombles have moved from Wimbledon common to the moon and Uncle Bulgaria, with help from the clangers decided clear up all the space junk we keep sending to the moon.

    faab64, to egypt

    Israel-Gaza Conflict: February 10-11 (Recap)

    1️⃣ EU foreign policy chief Borrell has joined leaders warning against the Israeli offensive on , saying it would “lead to an unspeakable humanitarian catastrophe and grave tensions with ”.

    2️⃣ “No choices remain” as 1.9 million Palestinians sheltering in densely populated Rafah receive evacuation orders, reports Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum in Rafah.

    3️⃣ The head of the , Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says the reported Israeli detention of health staff and patients at al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis is “extremely concerning”.

    4️⃣ Senator Sanders says military aid for Israel ‘unacceptable’ amid fears of Rafah catastrophe. “Does Congress really want to provide more military aid to Netanyahu so that he can annihilate thousands and thousands more men, women and children?”

    5️⃣ Ireland’s foreign minister has condemned Israel’s planned assault on Rafah, warning it is certain to entail “grave violations of international humanitarian law.” “It is absolutely clear that a military operation in Rafah, which has effectively now become one of the largest and most overcrowded refugee camps in the world, would entail grave violations of international humanitarian law,” Micheál Martin said.

    6️⃣ Irish MEP Clare Daly has called for an emergency conference of the EU Council to demand an immediate ceasefire in and prevent the “murderous onslaught” facing one million Palestinians in Rafah. Daly, said it has been clear since the start of the war that Israel’s “end game was the permanent destruction of the Gaza Strip”

    7️⃣ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin has asked the Israeli army to again recruit reservists for the planned Rafah ground operation.

    At least 28,064 people including more than 11,500 children, have been killed and over 67,611 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The revised death toll from the October 7 attack in Israel stands at 1,139.


    zleap,
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    @faab64

    There is no point warning of anything when Israel won't listen, doesn't want to listen and has a wider agenda.

    Time for the political class to STOP talking and time to take action. What is the death toll up to now 28,000 people, some may be hamas, the rest are men, women and children (most of whom were not even BORN when Hamas took power, and many of those are too young to vote, even if they were able to)

    It is NOT anti semetic to critisize Ireal over this, and they need to be TOLD TO STOP, but that is not enough say there WILL be dire consequences if this carries on. The ICC and ICJ need to put something in place to hold those who are empowering isreal to carry on to account. This includes Rishi Sunak.

    We need to stop both anti semitism and islamaphobia, take a tough stance on both. Otherwise we are just storing up hatred until it explodes again.

    What happened on October 7, was horrific and can never be condoned, the respon se is even more horrific and can't be condoned either or hidden behind self defence.

    If this new operation takes place it will be a MASSACRE. 1.2 million people will be displaced (well perhaps a few 1000 survivors), probably out of the state of Palestine.

    Then what, West Bank, we are seeing evidence of targeting of Palestinians, so is that next, will THOSE people be bombed in to submission too.

    How are the west sitting by and allowing clear violations of international law to take place, while if this happened anywhere else (Iran, China Russia, Myanmar) it is strongly condemmed. double standards.

    kaia, to random
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    demons have the best boobs, it's unfair

    zleap,
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    @kaia

    Some of these celebs look like they have had help getting big boobs, they make up for what, in some cases is lacking further up in terms of intelligence or common sense.

    So give me common sense over big breasts anyday.

    DrALJONES, to Israel
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    @Miro_Collas @DrALJONES

    Western meddling is the key here, watching the documentary "The Promised land" Palestine was a British mandate or something, after wwii and jews were repatriated from europe to palestine, this was carved up to give them a home land. It seems when the going got tough, the britsh got out.

    As with many things, this is one part of the history of them so called Great british empire we don't seem to learn about (like what happened in india to create pakistan, but also disputed regions such as Kashmir.

    Sure we brought trade and many other good things to the world, alongj with industry, trains etc, but the empire also did a lot of damage (slave trade for example) even though the Royal navy did enforce the ban on slavery.

    I need to rewatch the documentary as in general it is easy to mis things which can be picked up after multiple viewings but the situation is complex, it is not hard to see how the British contributed to the situation.

    JackTheCat, to random
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    No actual mention of Scotland but...

    Tenants left living in squalor in Britain as landlords escape heavy fines.
    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/31/uk-housing-ombudsman-failing-to-fine-housing-associations-for-mould?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

    zleap,
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    @JackTheCat

    It is about time regulators had some bite in this country, break the rules, face the consequences, which are clearly laid out and with little room to get out of.

    What is the point of rules or laws without proper enforcement, esp when those laws are meant to PROTECT people from some sort of harm of mistreatment.

    Why should others follow the law, when they see so many people freely breaking the law and exploiting others.

    glynmoody, to random
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    Vandalism’: Outcry over plans to replace Notre Dame Cathedral’s chapel windows - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/26/replace-notre-dame-cathedrals-stained-glass-windows-petition-macron-restoration "Thousands sign petition challenging Macron-backed restoration that would add contemporary design to building"

    zleap,
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    @glynmoody

    When York Minster caught fire in the 1984, it was rebuilt, the boses (which were the wooden carvings I think) that formed part of the celing structure were designed by views of the BBC TV programme Blue Peter.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/spl/pop_ups/04/all_restoring_york_minster_roof/html/1.stm

    zleap, to random
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    Temperatures over the weekend 10/11 June 2023, are forecast for 30 ocellus in Southern England, I am sure these are the sort of temperatures that are rare as it is, let alone this early in the year. We need significant rain to fill reservoirs up for a start.

    1.5 degree target, pah we seem to have passed that.

    zleap, to random
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    Another reasons MPs (or in this case MSPs) are out of touch with reality.

    Bosses at ferry fiasco shipyard to receive bonuses

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-65776465

    Failure should not be rewarded.

    zleap, to random
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    Physicists suggest that black holes could have an exit to other places in the universe

    https://www.mesonstars.com/space/physicists-suggest-that-black-holes-could-have-an-exit-to-other-places-in-the-universe/

    zleap, to random
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    Dear Indeed.com

    If you think I am sharing any of this sort of information with you, you need to understand I don't trust employers NOT to use this information to DISCRIMINATE.

    zleap, to random
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    So with DeSantis possibly announcing his whitehouse bid this week, I quickly re-wrote the lyrics to the Dad's Army theme tume, (Who do you think your are kidding mr Hitler) but modified the lyrics a little for the presidential race.

    Original lyrics here.
    https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/24336213

    Who do you think you are kidding mr DeSantis
    if you think we're on the run
    we are the boys who will stop your little game
    we are the boys who will make you think again
    so who do you think you are kidding mr DeSantis
    If you think the dems are done

    Mr Biden is running for the white house, with Kamala as vice VP
    He'll come home each evening, knowing the job is getting done
    So who do you think you are kidding mr DeSantis
    If you think that bidens Lost

    zleap, to random
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    Just downloaded an application form for a job. For some that reason I can't fathom, the fields are write protected.

    I am not sure why this is, granted I am trying to edit this in LibreOffice 7.x that comes with Debian 11, I also just tried with 7.4, and get the same issue.

    Any ideas please

    @libreoffice

    zleap, to random
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    Vaping: High lead and nickel found in illegal vapes

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65614078

    It seems our government are sending out packs to schools to help teach kids 11+ about the dangers of vaping. Based on the above however, it seems that kids of 11 are already vaping so we need to target younger children with this.

    The longer this lot stay in power, the UK is going to fail endlessly to get a grip on anything.

    zleap, to random
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    I saw a post on here earlier saying about a conversation they had with a scientist at NASA, with regard to us having already pushed the Amazon over the edge.

    This was saved to my book marks but seems to have vanished, in fact I clicked on bookmarks a few mins ago that saved post seem to flash up then just vanish.

    Either the original post has been deleted or something odd is going on with Mastodon / fediverse.

    any ideas, if someone can either link to or ping me with a link to the post please, it would be great to I can take a better read of it.

    Thanks

    zleap, to fediverse
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    A few years ago, I made a presentation in LibreOffice impress about Mastodon. Fast forward to today and the eco system has changed.

    1. As people point out Mastodon is NOT the only service
    2. We should refer to the Fediverse and not a single service
    3. I think it WAS useful to people

    While I shared this, I want to re-do it so it reflects the fediverse better, so looking to :

    1. Make it about fediverse
    2. Briefly cover Activity Pub (given this is aimed at the users not techy people)
    3. Cover a few of the services such as
      Mastodon, Peertube, Pixelfed, WriteFreely,

    Explain that posts on one can share (federate) with the others.

    I will share once done, then as a community we can take it from there.

    ,,

    zleap, to random
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    Talk about lazy or incompetent employers this was posted to the UK find a job website

     Summary

We\\'re currently recruiting a dedicated Helpdesk Administrator to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Compass Group UK&I on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Helpdesk Administrator, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to Compass Group UK&I? Here\\'s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

 Reponsibility 1  
 Reponsibility 2

Our ideal Helpdesk Administrator will:

 Criteria 1  
 Criteria 2

We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

 Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more  
 Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more  
 Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits  
 Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster  
 Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available  
 Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands  
 Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes  
 You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families  
 Contributory pension scheme  
 Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

As part of Compass you\\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\\'s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2804/77963001/52368790/WJ

Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.

    Will key focus here on the bit below

    Your key responsibilities will include:

    so they have not even bothered to fill that in.

    And they wonder why they can't get people to fill vacancies

    zleap, to random
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    @barelife

    How did world naked gardening day go today ?

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    Local Harbour - Photo taken in colour and black and white.

    Rope Coil

    Local Harbour - Photo taken in colour and black and white. Rope Coil

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