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Interested in Technology, Science, Chemistry, Education, Fediverse, GNU/Linux and free software.

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zleap, to random
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Liz Truss endorses Donald Trump to win US presidential election

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68821646

The mind boggles, people like Truss are meant to be WELL EDUCATED

Hadenuff, to random
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Israeli civilians join the bloodfest of killing Palestinians.

#Labour unequivocally stands with the Israeli settlers and their unending drive for the extermination of the Palestinian people.

#UKLabour and #ScottishLabour under #AnasSarwar have consistently failed to condemn Israel and call for sanctions.

Starmer's Labour party makes ReformUK look moderate.
@scottishlabour @jackiebmsp
#LabourFriendsOfGenocide
#LabourLies
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/16/israel-settlers-kill-palestinians-west-bank-gaza

zleap,
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@Hadenuff @scottishlabour

Why can't the ECHR rule the UK is complicit in what is going on?

eniko, to random
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Pet peeve: people who are judgmental about what roughly 16 hour chunk of the day you're awake and active during

zleap,
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@Snowshadow @eniko

Arranging meetings across timezones is fully do-able,

zleap,
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@Snowshadow @eniko

Sorry. I misunderstood,

ChrisMayLA6, to random
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Talk among Tories of leaving the ECHR is reaching fever pitch (again), so its as well to be reminded about what the consequences of leaving the European Convention on Human Rights would & wouldn't be.

Whatever the practical issues, as Joelle Grogan (King's College) concludes, not only would it encourage further withdrawals, leaving the ECHR would be one more element in the destruction of the UK's (already floundering) global reputation, with further consequences.

https://theconversation.com/leaving-the-european-convention-on-human-rights-wont-stop-the-boats-but-it-will-create-other-problems-for-the-uk-227403?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20April%2016%202024%20-%202939129860&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20April%2016%202024%20-%202939129860+CID_d0e1f020b3b7a3362d1bc42184ea100d&utm_source=campaign_monitor_uk&utm_term=Leaving%20the%20European%20convention%20on%20human%20rights%20wont%20stop%20the%20boats%20%20but%20it%20will%20create%20other%20problems%20for%20the%20UK

zleap,
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@ChrisMayLA6

It will open the door to making more oppressive laws and rules too.

zleap, to random
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I just spotted a post relating to a question about if we had seciured a company to fly out asylum seekers, to Rwanda. Given the number who are likely to fly out at any one time, there is zero need a for a norma passenger plane. If we assume one will be deported at a time, perhaps the government should consider a 2 seater plane, I think a tiger moth was 2 seater.

Geri, to random
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asks the Home Office minister Laura Farris if the government has secured any company to fly the to .

"We are operationally very close to doing this," she replies.

That's a no then.

Xx

zleap,
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@Geri

Ah here it is, i will repost my response

I just spotted a post relating to a question about if we had seciured a company to fly out asylum seekers, to Rwanda. Given the number who are likely to fly out at any one time, there is zero need a for a norma passenger plane. If we assume one will be deported at a time, perhaps the government should consider a 2 seater plane, I think a tiger moth was 2 seater.

zleap,
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@Geri

:)

gratefuldread, to LGBTQ
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    zleap,
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    @gratefuldread

    Updating documents in the 21st century should be easy and secure anyway so this is good news.

    vk2gpu, to random
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    Anyone know of any game designer roles going in Australia at the moment? Remote, or Sydney based.

    Boosts appreciated!

    zleap,
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    @vk2gpu

    I will boost

    @jobsfordevelopers

    atomicpoet, to ghost
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    Looks like #Ghost may be joining the #Fediverse!

    I hope this is real and not hype because Ghost is my favourite blogging platform – a great alternative to #Medium and #Substack!

    They already got great email integration. Adding ActivityPub would be beautiful!

    https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/open-source-substack-rival-ghost-may-join-the-fediverse/?guccounter=1

    @fediversenews

    zleap,
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    @atomicpoet @fediversenews

    Not heard of ghost but more services that people recognise and respect can't be a bad thing.

    JapanProf, to palestine
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    The New York Times instructs its journalists not to use the term "Palestine" and not to refer to Hamas as "fighters" but only as "terrorists" because they targeted civilians.

    I have never seen this language policy applied to describe violent illegal settlers in West Bank. The NYT simply refers to them as "settlers." @palestine

    https://theintercept.com/2024/04/15/nyt-israel-gaza-genocide-palestine-coverage/

    zleap,
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    @jaycee @palestine @JapanProf

    Indeed, why level an entire area,, kill thousands if your intention is to allow those people to stay in that area. ?

    BicycleBen, to random
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    Imagine if Coombe Abbey Country Park were easily accessible by foot and cycle. It's just outside of Coventry, under ten minutes' ride from the Binley Cycleway. A car should not be necessary to visit here #coventrycc #coombeabbeypark #TransportForWM

    https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coombe-abbey-car-park-forced-28993716

    zleap,
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    @BicycleBen

    Not been to Coombe abbey for a long time,

    zleap, to random
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    UK Shadow foreign secretary on BBC condemns the Iranian attack as it risked killing 1000s of innocent civilians.

    What have the IDF been doing, since Oct 7, so far 33k + people killed?

    br00t4c, to Arsenal
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    Late Villa goals dent Arsenal's title challenge

    #arsenal

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68754390

    zleap,
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    @br00t4c

    I know someone who is gonna be very happy tonight and have a sore head if villa win.

    br00t4c, to random
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    JUST IN: G7 Leaders Condemn Iran's Attack 'In the Strongest Terms,' Declare They 'Stand Ready to Take Further Measures' if Attacks Continue

    #attack #morning

    https://www.mediaite.com/news/just-in-g7-leaders-condemn-irans-attack-in-the-strongest-terms-declare-they-stand-ready-to-take-further-measures-if-attacks-continue/

    zleap,
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    @br00t4c

    If I understand things, Iran did this in response to the attack on its consulate in Syria. What is the legal status of consulate? and status under international law.?

    fionaorkneynews, to Futurology
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    Premiering today, ZX Spectrum: The Next Generation explores the weird and wonderful world of software available for the much-loved Sinclair (later Amstrad) ZX Spectrum, an 8-bit home computer from the 1980s, and it’s modern successor the ZX Spectrum Next.
    ZX Spectrum: The Next Generation. Program: Dizzy. https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/04/14/zx-spectrum-the-next-generation-program-dizzy/ , , , , , ,

    zleap,
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    @fionaorkneynews
    Ah yes, diszzy

    IIRC cheat code is NOOTRAC 4571
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    skyblond, to random
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    P1: My preference of post-processing, based on the DNG file
    P2: My phone's preference of post-processing, aka the JPG file. It got the JPG file first, then got the DNG file. I assume this JPG file is what you get when you use the stock camera app.
    P3: The unprocessed DNG file displayed by the default app to view photos in Windows 10.

    In terms of "my preference", I don't mean my style. I don't know photography very well, so I just messing around with the slider and see if I like it. So each photo I produce, it got a different style😂 I'm just starting learning it, don't be too mean on me.

    image/png
    image/png

    zleap,
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    @skyblond

    I fully appreciate that those who use Photoshop etc look at free software such as GIMP and say that it is no where near as good. What can the community do to build tools that can serve their needs and help transition away from big tech solutions, where big tech calls the shots all the time.?

    zleap,
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    @skyblond

    Yeah, with @libreoffice they have the document foundation behind the project and backing from others supporting the open standards.

    IAmSpartacus, to Israel
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    #Israel is a genocidal fascist apartheid society

    video/mp4

    zleap,
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    @IAmSpartacus

    The people of Israel deserve a better leadership

    zleap,
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    @IAmSpartacus

    I got the impression that Netanyahu finds a way to cling to power regardless of who wins.

    dwasmkuk, to random
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    Jail for holding a placard? Protest over the climate crisis is being brutally suppressed

    https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/13/climate-crisis-protest-activism-repression?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

    zleap,
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    @dwasmkuk

    I have said this before if we were to protest in a dress code that reflect what governments are doing that is effective we would need to be NAKED given the reports the tine we have left is also going to mean NAKED protests as we are heading quickly past the point of no return

    LALegault, to iran
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    Best possible ending.
    #Iran #Israel #uspol

    zleap,
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    @LALegault

    Problem is there is no clearly defined red line, there is for everyone else though. Without that red line adn consequences for crossing that, Israel is empowered to just carry on. Iran understands that, as it has retaliated for the killing of 7 of its people, so now sees the matter closed.

    What is Bidens Red line or perhaps the red line of those around him, I am sure if it was down to biden alone he would have probably dropped arms shipments to Israel a while back.

    hbuchel, to random
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    I'm going to rant about open source a little, I am so sorry.

    So much of open source favors people that ~ have time ~ That usually means:

    • They aren't caretakers (i.e. they don't have children or elder family that have care needs) or can rely on a partner to do all of that in their stead.
    • They can work long hours outside of their 9-5 jobs which excludes many Disabled people or those that have chronic pain.
    • They already have a high paying job, they have health insurance.
    zleap,
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    @hbuchel

    \Maybe given the current drive to add AI to more and more commercial products, that AI is driven by user content which, the consent for use is rather dubious in some cases. The lack of checks and balances means I could wrrite that my local public beach is say a 'full nudist beach' and the AI would read that content, and probably give that as information. Science or at least the credibility of science seems under threat too (at least from reading posts / conversations here.

    We may not have these features in free software, because we don't want them, users don't want them or where we can impliment AI, we will hopefully do so in an ethical way that respects user freedoms.

    The main issue is exposure, sign up for a computer course it is all big tech, there is NO option to say sign up to fediverse, so even beginners are not given that choice.

    aral, to Israel
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    “Anyone who can countenance deliberate starvation has lost their humanity.

    Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Irish people could not be clearer. We are repulsed by your actions. Cease fire now and let the aid flow safely.”

    – Simon Harris

    https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0406/1441986-fine-gael-ard-fheis/

    zleap,
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    @nicholas @aral

    The west has undertaken lots of sorties, missions etc where the target is within civilian areas, we have the tech and the ability to take out individual people or buildings and minimise casualties of non combatents.

    When the Seal Team, found bin laden, they did so with a team on the ground, going in taking HIM out. I am sure the report said there were others in the building.

    So good intel and the right approach CAN minimise casualties other than the person you either want to capture or kill.

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