What with the advent of new exec orders potentially creating what seems like a free-for-all with everything on the internet, I’m really hoping there’s a return to good old fashioned print media.
But who am I kidding? I can’t even get my loved ones to leave Meta, let alone put down their phones once in a while and handle physical newsprint.
Regardless, here’s the public comment opportunity on the “A I Action Plan” (aka, Let’s Fill the Oligarch Tech Bros Pockets Even More Plan):
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Public Comment Invited on Artificial Intelligence Action Plan – The White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump’s recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Executive Order shows that this Administration is dedicated to America’s globalThe White House
Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/13/g-s1-53681/democratic-rep-raul-m-grijalva-of-arizona-dies-at-77?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Thank you for making our voice heard as Canadians. 🙏
You’re one of the most Canadian authoritative figures on the Fediverse. And it is deeply appreciated.
A lot of us try to let people know how hurtful such ideas are in our own ways. It’s great to see that it’s a shared work.
Thank you once again ❤️🍁❤️
P.S.: what would the appropriate form of address for a Senator for a common person?
Please avoid coming to the US. It’s not safe for foreign travelers anymore, and honestly there are better places to spend your tourist dollars nowadays. Protect yourself.
nytimes.com/2025/03/13/world/e…
German Tourists Detained for Weeks, Then Deported From U.S.
Amid President Trump’s border crackdown, German news media have closely followed the treatment of two tourists who say they tried to enter the United States legally.Lynsey Chutel (The New York Times)
Unable to visit playgrounds during quarantine, a family found joy in trainspotting
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/13/nx-s1-5321932/unable-to-visit-playgrounds-during-quarantine-a-family-found-joy-in-trainspotting?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Instead of F-35, Portugal turns to Europe in search of new fighter
The change in the United States government’s policy towards NATO has prompted the Portuguese Defense Minister to consider an agreement unlikely
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Instead of F-35, Portugal turns to Europe in search of new fighter - Air Data News
The Portuguese Air Force is no longer expected to acquire the 5th generation F-35 fighter from Lockheed Martin, all due to the review of the US positionRicardo Meier (Air Data News)
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Schools across the country are cutting back as US research takes "severe blow."
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UMass disbands its entering biomed graduate class over Trump funding chaos
Schools across the country are cutting back as US research takes “severe blow.”…Beth Mole (Ars Technica)
In 'Long Bright River,' Amanda Seyfried achieves lifelong dream of playing a cop
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/13/nx-s1-5309784/in-long-bright-river-amanda-seyfried-achieves-lifelong-dream-of-playing-a-cop?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Look at this schmuck blatantly asking for Trump to pardon him: abcnews.go.com/US/pentagon-lea…
Funny how “fighting the deep state” looks a LOT like sharing classified information on a Discord server in order to gain clout with a bunch of online randos. My, his patriotism just makes my heart go a-flutter.
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstructing justice at court-martial
He was previously convicted of federal offenses for leaking sensitive material.Meredith Deliso (ABC News)
Can the Trump administration legally deport Palestinian rights advocate Mahmoud Khalil? 3 things to know about green card holders’ rights
Lawful permanent residents hold many of the same rights that US citizens have, but the government can deport them on certain, often vague, security grounds.The Conversation
Some congregations are giving up Target for Lent after it rolled back DEI commitments
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Via Angry Staffer:
“White House officials took the unusual step of ordering a stop to the background check investigations after they deemed the process too intrusive, sources said”
It’s a fucking background check. It’s SUPPOSED to be invasive.
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Video game idea: Factorio, except it's simplified and everything is in one dimension. You program drones that moves left/right and can pick up or down stacks of things (or production machines) like Turtle graphics. This is turn based.
Given a layout, see how many turns it takes to make the rocket.
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We're sorry, but in Canada we do not normally fly flags, so there is not a lot of stock,
And this year, with what is happening, for the 15 February flag day commemorating the 60th year of our flag, **everyone** ordered flags. And back ordered them.
So it may be a while before stocks recover.
I have two. I could send you one.
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Thanks, but I managed to order one of these (see URL).
"Anley Rip-Proof Technology Double Sided 3-Ply Canada Flag 3x5 Foot - Vivid Color, Canvas Header and Wrinkle Resistant"
That seems to be the best I could find.
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The FLOSS movement has failed to build a true counter power to Big Tech's hegemony.
However, I see this potential for tech autonomy with community tech.
It builds on the nonprofit, community centered aspects of free and open source software, while addressing its shortcomings.
Boosts and opinions on what I've outlined in my blog post very welcomed.
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Community Tech: Moving Beyond Free and Open Source Software
Free/libre open source software has failed to build a viable alternative to Big Tech, but community technology has the potential to succeed where FLOSS failed.Clayton Dewey (clayton.computer)
Rump is a media junkie. He wants international attention. He got it.
In my opinion, ports worldwide should stop unloading USA goods. Our governments should not be playing his games.
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Albanese government uses critical minerals as bargaining chip in Trump's trade war | ABC NEWS
The Albanese government is using its critical minerals deposits as a bargaining chip with the US as Australia prepares of a second wave of US tariffs. Subscr...YouTube
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He doesn't have a plan.
This isn't malice, though he is a man entirely motivated by greivance and entitlement.
But the current tariff-induced trade war that we're losing was triggered by stupidity. By alienating our closest trading partners we are throwing the global commerce game to China. Like so many times before, Trump doesn't even understand the game that he is losing.
This ain't 11-dimension chess here.