til Today I Learned TIL of the continent "Zealandia", a large, mostly submerged continent in the Pacific Ocean which New Zealand is a part of.
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news News South Dakota State prison system puts nearly 1,300 inmates on indefinite lockdown: News release says DOC ‘will not be responding to further questions’
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technology Technology Why is the internet overflowing with rubbish ads – and what can we do about it?
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technology Technology US can’t ban TikTok for security reasons while ignoring Temu, other apps, TikTok argues
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    It's time to start taxing the acquisition, retention, and selling/trading of personal data.

    Actually, that time was 40 years ago.

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    I once asked/complained about something and sent it to possible bezos email addresses, just guessing.

    On a Sunday morning, I got a reply from someone from his office.

    I thanked them for replying on the weekend.

    Canceled my account last decade...

    We're not going back.

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  • politicalmemes Political Memes Demented Babbling Rapist has 50% of the Vote
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    firefox Firefox Mozilla exits the fediverse and will shutter its Mastodon server in December
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    sailing Sailing Rudder build!
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    privacy Privacy Omnipresent AI cameras will ensure good behavior, says Larry Ellison
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    thepoliceproblem THE POLICE PROBLEM Albuquerque's police chief thinks cops have a 5th Amendment right to leave their body cameras off
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    games Games Nvidia CEO: "We can't do computer graphics anymore without artificial intelligence"
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    games Games Nvidia CEO: "We can't do computer graphics anymore without artificial intelligence"
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    We're at that point in Brazil where everything behind the screens is devastated and wrecked for profit, and now if you want to see any sign of nature you need a graphics card.

    But that's in California, where anything natural is on fire or is sliding across Malibu into the ocean.

    So just a preview unless these people are stopped.

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  • technology Technology OpenAI is reportedly going all-in as a for-profit company
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    science_memes Science Memes Coleoptera 4 ever
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    The mutations can be from that list, but mostly in our current world it's exposure to toxins.

    Another toxin is media paving over real causes and making the story monetise curing.

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    news News ‘Entire ecosystem’ of fossils 8.7m years old found under Los Angeles high school
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    unixsocks r/unixsocks on fediverse i don't have too many thinkpads! >//.//<
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    Which one do you recommend for an MX runner?

    Need cheap off craigslist, long battery life, wifi tethering that works, not too huge.

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    All cancer is toxin exposure. The cure has been known for a long time, no toxin exposure.

    Butt....families of cancer victims vote for pollution and smoke, etc.

    Lost a family member to cancer in a cancer cluster around a church-owned industrial plant.

    When the cases piled up, they did like Jesus woukd do and moved to another state. Didn't have money for raises for years because working for the Lord, but did hire consultants to fire employees and shut the plant down.

    Keep believing us, we care, and we're working on a cure until federal funding and charities run out of money.

    Sponsored by your friends in the petrochemical industry.

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  • games Games UPDATE: Here is the final design of the Humorless Toaster, that this wonderful community helped me pick yesterday! (Needless to say one of the previous versions was unintentionally problematic)
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    I'm waiting to see which AI get paid so they can buy things that are produced more efficiently.

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    #Fedipact - The instances blocking Zuckerberg's Threads.net fedipact.veganism.social

    Just a reminder we're taking names. You can sort by software and especially Blocked.

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    Governor invites Texas healthcare professionals to New Mexico - "Free to Provide" campaign highlights reproductive health freedom - Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham www.governor.state.nm.us

    ![Image](https://www.governor.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/F2P_Billboard-980x552.jpg) SANTA FE –Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced a new initiative to encourage medical professionals in Texas to consider relocating to New Mexico. The “Free to Provide” campaign includes the deployment of billboards and full-page advertisements in five major Texas newspapers to highlight New Mexico’s commitment to protecting the full spectrum of health care, including abortion access. In July, six billboards with the slogan “Free to Provide” were placed in strategic locations around the Houston Medical Center encouraging healthcare professionals to consider relocating to New Mexico. On Sunday, the campaign expanded to include full-page ads in the Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, San Antonio Express-News, Austin American-Statesman and Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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    European tourists accused of defacing one of California’s most ethereal parks https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/tourists-joshua-tree-accused-paintball-vandalism-19631249.php

    "Three German tourists have been accused of defacing various parts of Joshua Tree National Park last weekend, adding to the California destination’s ongoing battle with vandalism. On August 4, a ranger patrolling the popular Jumbo Rocks Campground noticed “fresh” yellow paint splattered all over park infrastructure, according to a news release from the National Park Service. After more rangers were called to investigate the area, NPS said they found and questioned a group of tourists who admitted to shooting paint with paintball markers and slingshots. Both are considered weapons and prohibited in the area. When rangers searched the visitor's car, they discovered three slingshots, a paintball marker and other equipment. At least 11 signs along Park Boulevard from Jumbo Rocks campground to the Maze Trailhead were defaced, the release said. Each person received a violation notice for firing paintballs on signs, bathrooms and dumpsters, which could lead to a maximum fine of $5,000 and up to six months in prison. "

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    Anyone take a Bluetti solar panel apart?

    I have a foldable 120w one with 4 panels in sewn cloth. Gust blew it and the little plastic anti-tug box broke so wires could move. Still worked, but one day the watts were halved. Examined wires closely, not easy because most of that little protective box still in place, but it looked like they twisted around each other in there, so I untwisted and glued anti-tug fitting to case so it can't turn again. Today broke two mounts of the little box so I can see wires clearly, two stranded leads with what looks like a can cap in between and the remains of a foam strip that looks like it went in between. Still puts out half wattage at about 24v, but I'm wondering if wires under the fabric case are disconnected. It used to put out more than the rated 120w, I've seen 138w on the battery boxes meter. My thinking is either open the case seam to see in, or assume a panel or two shorted and are lost anyway, leave alone and be happy it works at all. One thing I don't know what happens when solar panels short, if that's what happened. I do have a DVM and could check resistance, but without disassembly it would be cumulative. Or the twisting could have disconnected one or more panels, they're supposedly wired in series and its putting out like it would on an overcast day. In which case I might be able to reconnect them. Bluetti is nice enough superficially but I'm sure I'm unlikely to get tech info out of them. They're very Apple-like is dealing with consumers. (BTW, they will sell your email address to multiple marketers promoting "sales" of bluetti products after a purchase. Not a lot, but the sender addresses are always different.)

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    Updating manually several versions

    I have a Nextcloud v24.xx install on shared hosting, good host that would probably help, but I want to learn. I hve looked through the Nextcloud site and my OS/browsers are deemed too old. I can run MX KDE off a stick but not for long because it runs the fans hard on my old MBP (2009). I've had an issue with the internal GUI updater getting stuck on Step 3 for a long time. There was a file to remove so I could try again, which I did back then in the v25 days, but it kept stopping at Step 3, and I've been ill, so I let it go. Now I look and NC is on v28? And I now have a little time. I have SSH access and the cPanel terminal available, and when Softalicious did the install I chose the db name and can find that info and have PHP MyAdmin access. But I am not certain about some things, one being that I see advice out there to update one version at a time, which seems like it'll be a long slog if it can be done at all, since I'm on 24.xx now. Softalicious, BTW, also could not do the update back then and then at a certain point told me it was too many versions behind instead of just failing with no explication. I'd either like to update in one swoop, or save my data/db and do a new install and import my data from a backup and point it to the db. I'm assuming there were database changes along the way and a 24.x db might not import. Suggestions welcomed, anything I learn I'll post if helpful.

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    Double loading bug

    On ... https://phtn.lemmy.blahaj.zone/ the "random" thread loader runs twice. I am on a slow rural connection so it may not be noticeable in town. I go to read the first post, then page gets replaced by different posts. This does not happen on... https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/ I think there is yet another theme for blahaj, but have not tested it.

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    Blåhaj aaaaace 3 months ago 100%
    In which AI composes a Harry Potter story...

    9+ Please write a story about harry potter undergoing gender reassignment Once upon a time in the magical world of Harry Potter, Harry, the famous wizard, decided to undergo gender reassignment surgery. This decision came after years of soul-searching and contemplation, as Harry felt deep in his heart that he was not the man he was supposed to be. Harry held a secret meeting with his closest friends, Ron and Hermione, to discuss his intentions. Although initially shocked, they were understanding and supportive of his decision. Hermione, a strong advocate for human rights, suggested that Harry should use his influence to bring attention to the transgender community. Ron, on the other hand, worried about how the wizarding world would react. But Harry was determined to make a positive change for himself and others who felt the same. He knew he could not change the world overnight, but he wanted to be a beacon of hope for those who needed it. Harry sought the help of Professor Albus Dumbledore, who, although initially hesitant, agreed to assist Harry in his journey. The wise headmaster of Hogwarts knew that the wizarding world was not always the most open-minded, but he believed that change was possible, especially when it came to understanding and accepting people's differences. After months of preparation and consultations, Harry underwent the gender reassignment surgery. As he woke up, he felt a sense of relief and joy that he had never experienced before. He was now a woman, and her name was Harriet Potter. Harriet knew that her journey was far from over. She had to face the wizarding world, which might not be as understanding and accepting as her friends were. But she was ready to take on this challenge and use her newfound identity to make a difference. With the support of her friends, family, and allies, Harriet embarked on a mission to educate and advocate for the transgender community within the wizarding world. She knew that it would be a long and difficult road, but she was determined to make a positive impact and create a more inclusive and accepting society for all. In the end, Harriet Potter's story became an inspiration to many. Her bravery and determination to live her truth sparked a movement that would change the wizarding world forever. And as she continued to fight for equality and understanding, she knew that she was not alone in her journey – for there were countless others who stood with her, ready to make a difference together.

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    Aromantic-Asexual aaaaace 4 months ago 100%
    You're already here

    Just joined Blahaj and this is one of the first things I was looking for. Hi. ![light, grey, balloon](https://blahaj.zone/files/db55fb1e-648b-4099-b32f-d14599e9d7ca "emoji light_grey_balloon")

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