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blogpost: true
date: 1.1.2023
author: Tobias
location: Stuttgart
category: links, 2023
tags: links, 2023
language: Deutsch
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# Links für 2023 KW 45

Zusammengefasst von
[LlongOrca](https://huggingface.co/TheBloke/LlongOrca-13B-16K-GGUF).

**[NousResearch/Yarn-Mistral-7b-128k · Hugging
Face](https://huggingface.co/NousResearch/Yarn-Mistral-7b-128k)**:

Nous-Yarn-Mistral-7b-128k is a state-of-the-art language model
pretrained on long context data for 1500 steps using the YaRN extension
method. It is an extension of Mistral-7B-v0.1 and supports a 128k token
context window.

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**[01-ai/Yi-34B-200K · Hugging
Face](https://huggingface.co/01-ai/Yi-34B-200K)**:

The article discusses Yi series models, a set of large language models
developed by 01.AI that are trained from scratch. These models have base
versions with parameter sizes of 6 billion (Yi-6B) and 34 billion
(Yi-34B), which can be extended to 32K during inference time. The latest
public release includes Yi-6B-200K and Yi-34B-200K with a 200K context
length. It highlights the performance of various models on different
tasks, such as language understanding, math, reading comprehension,
reasoning, and more. The article also emphasizes that while benchmarking
open-source models, there might be differences in reported results due
to variations in prompts, post-processing strategies, and sampling
techniques. Lastly, the usage of Yi series models is allowed for
academic research and free commercial purposes with permission, under
the Model License Agreement 2.0.

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**[car-right-to-repair](https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/10/car-right-to-repair/)/[ohne
Paywall](https://1ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Ftechnology%2F2023%2F11%2F10%2Fcar-right-to-repair%2F)**:

The article discusses how car dealerships are losing potential customers
due to car manufacturers disabling some of their own software in
response to a state law that aims to let people share their car\'s
wireless repair information with any service shop, not just the
authorized dealer. Subaru and Kia have turned off remote access features
in new vehicles in the state. The article also touches on the
implications of this situation on data control in modern vehicles, such
as potential manipulation of information by manufacturers or repair
shops.

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**[Rats have an imagination, new research
suggests](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231102162557.htm)**:

Researchers at HHMI\'s Janelia Research Campus have discovered that
animals possess an imagination similar to humans. A team developed a
virtual reality and brain-machine interface system to explore the rat\'s
thoughts and found they could think about places and objects not in
front of them, recalling remote locations and even moving items to
specific spots using their thoughts. This discovery shows that rats,
like humans, have an imagination and can activate specific neural
activity patterns related to spatial memory in the hippocampus region of
their brain.

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**[Oregon Decriminalized Hard Drugs. It Isn\'t
Working](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38237166)**:

The conversation on Hacker News about the decriminalization of hard
drugs in Oregon is centered around the perceived failures of the
implementation of Measure 110. The measure, which passed in 2020,
decriminalized the possession of small amounts of hard drugs, including
heroin, methamphetamine, and oxycodone. It also aimed to fund treatment
with \$300 million from cannabis taxes.

Critics argue that the measure has not been successful due to a lack of
proper support structures and procedures in place to mitigate the
problems that arise from decriminalization. They point out that Oregon
took years to decide who to give the treatment money to, and only
started funding treatment last year. This, they say, led to a situation
where drug use was ignored for a couple of years, as police didn\'t
write tickets due to the lack of treatment options.

Supporters of the measure, on the other hand, argue that the problem is
not with decriminalization itself, but with the way it was implemented.
They point out that the rollout has been slow and that the state has not
yet set up the necessary support structures. They also argue that
decriminalization has led to a reduction in the burden on the court
system, with the state saving about \$40 million over the first three
years.

The conversation also touches on the issue of public drug use. Due to
the decriminalization of hard drugs, Oregon has no law against public
drug use, leaving this issue to cities and counties. If they don\'t have
such a law, public drug use is essentially legal, as police used to rely
on possession to stop it.

In conclusion, the debate on Hacker News is ongoing, with some arguing
that the measure is a failure due to its implementation, while others
argue that it is too soon to make a judgment and that the state needs to
properly set up the support structures and procedures to make it
successful.

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**[Debunking the Myth of "Anonymous"
Data](https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/11/debunking-myth-anonymous-data)**:

This article discusses how digital records of people\'s lives are being
collected and used without their knowledge or consent, primarily for
profit. It highlights that even when corporations claim to de-identify
personal data or aggregate it, such information can often be
re-identified and can still have implications on user privacy. The
article emphasizes the importance of ensuring consent from individuals
before collecting and using their personal information.

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**[YouTube Video Finder](https://findyoutubevideo.thetechrobo.ca/)**:

This article provides a guide on using a website to find private or
deleted YouTube videos if you have their link. It advises copying and
pasting the link into the provided box, clicking \"Search for
Captures,\" and then waiting patiently as the service queries its
sources. Once completed, the results will show whether or not the video
was found along with any helpful information. The article also mentions
the importance of metadata in searching for videos and provides contact
details for asking questions or seeking further help.

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**[The Timeshare Comes for Us
All](https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/11/hawaii-timeshare/675974/)**:

The article discusses the author\'s experience with a timeshare
presentation at a Hilton Grand Vacations resort in Hawaii. It highlights
the high-pressure sales tactics employed by the company and provides
insights into the business model of timeshares, including maintenance
fees and perpetuity clauses that can cause financial hardship for
owners. The article also shares tips on how to avoid being scammed by
timeshare companies and suggests alternative vacation options.

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**[Suits ignored IT's warnings, so the tech team throttled
them](https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/10/on_call/)**:

On Call Friday is a reader-contributed series that shares tech support
incidents from frontline workers. In this story, \"Bruce\" recounts how
he and his team used their technical knowledge to manipulate the
internet connection of their bank\'s executives in order to get approval
for an additional ISDN line to handle increased traffic due to growing
internet banking demands. After a month of throttling their connections,
they finally got the new line approved and installed, solving the issue
at hand while also teaching the execs a lesson on the importance of fast
internet connectivity.

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**[BitTorrent Pirates Won\'t Receive ISP Warnings (It Will Be Something
Worse) \*
TorrentFreak](https://torrentfreak.com/bittorrent-pirates-wont-receive-isp-warnings-it-will-be-something-worse-231110/)**:

The Dutch anti-piracy group BREIN attempted to reach alleged BitTorrent
pirates by monitoring BitTorrent swarms and identifying IP addresses
sharing content frequently or long-term, then matching them to local
ISPs, with the goal of changing their behavior. However, when targeting
Ziggo, the largest ISP in the Netherlands, they were denied cooperation
on privacy grounds due to the implementation of GDPR in the Netherlands.
The court ruled that without obtaining permission from the data
protection authority, the law didn\'t allow Ziggo to comply with
BREIN\'s request. In March 2023, BREIN announced it would not appeal the
decision and will adopt a tit-for-tat policy, identifying major or
frequent infringers and holding them accountable for their actions.

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**[How to Boss Without Being Bossy -- Holy Ghost
Stories](https://www.jeffwofford.com/?p=2089)**:

The article discusses the challenge of being an effective leader without
coming off as bossy. It suggests that while most of what leaders do
involves directing team members, communication is key in ensuring
clarity and respect. Different command forms can be used depending on
context, with imperatives like \"Do this\" often the harshest, and more
polite options like \"Would you mind taking out the trash?\" being
gentler but still clear. The article encourages leaders to experiment
with different command styles to find what works best for them and their
team.

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**[Perfectly legal for cars to harvest your texts, call
logs](https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/09/car_text_harvesting/)**:

The Washington appeals court ruled that Honda and other automakers did
not violate privacy laws by storing text messages and call records from
connected smartphones in their vehicles. The class-action lawsuits
against these companies were dismissed earlier this year, as the US
Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit decided to uphold their dismissal.
The judges stated that the claims did not meet the Washington Privacy
Act\'s statutory injury requirements. While privacy concerns may exist
over data extraction by third-party software like Berla Corporation, it
was determined that there wasn\'t sufficient evidence of actual harm in
these cases to proceed with litigation. The Honda case and others
involving Toyota, Volkswagen, and General Motors were dismissed with
prejudice, but further appeals could be possible.

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**[GitHub - Ghvstcode/Rust-Tcp: Implementing TCP In
Rust(WIP)](https://github.com/Ghvstcode/Rust-Tcp)**:

This article introduces a book called \"Implementing TCP in Rust,\"
which walks readers through the process of implementing the Transmission
Control Protocol (TCP) within the programming language Rust. The author,
who was inspired by Jon Gjengset\'s live stream on building a TCP stack
in Rust, wanted to create a more accessible version for those who prefer
reading and doing over watching. The book covers the basics of network
programming and provides practical knowledge in Rust while emphasizing
the importance of understanding protocols that power the internet.

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**[Monaspace](https://monaspace.githubnext.com/)**:

Monaspace is a new type system that advances the state of the art for
displaying code on screens. This innovation offers a more expressive
palette for code and the tools developers use to work with it. Included
in this superfamily are fonts that provide ligatures for various
programming languages, organized into stylistic sets that users can
enable or disable according to their preferences. Monaspace also
features texture healing, which evens out the density of monospaced
type, bringing it closer to how proportional type has looked for
centuries. The result is a more visually appealing and legible code
display for developers.

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**[On cats](https://going-medieval.com/2023/05/16/on-cats/)**:

The article discusses a viral video claiming that the Black Plague had a
lot to do with cats and how it spread misinformation about medieval
history. According to the cat video, religious leaders in the fourteenth
century labeled cats as evil and caused a mass cull of them across
Europe. However, this is not accurate since there are no historical
documents that support this claim. Cats were actually highly valued in
medieval times for their ability to hunt mice and prevent damage to
valuable manuscripts. The author also debunks the idea that witch panics
were a feature of medieval society by emphasizing that people often did
not follow the dictates of the Church. Yersinia pestis, the bacterium
responsible for the Black Death, is spread by fleas on rats and not
directly by rats themselves. The article concludes with a request to
avoid spreading misinformation about medieval history through false
claims about cats and the Black Plague.

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**[Link-time optimisation (LTO)](https://convolv.es/guides/lto/)**:

Link-time optimization (LTO) has evolved significantly over the years.
Today, there are multiple dimensions of LTO that differ across compilers
and linkers. This living guide aims to cover various aspects of LTO
encountered thus far and will be continuously updated as new information
emerges. LTO\'s goal is improved runtime performance through
whole-program analysis and cross-module optimizations.

In the default workflow without LTO, each unit of source code is
compiled separately into object files for the target architecture. With
LTO, the output of compilation is an internal representation (IR)
instead of machine code. The linking stage then performs a complex
optimization process on the whole program, allowing further
optimizations such as removing unused symbols and inlining functions
from other units.

Various features and variants of LTO exist, including basic LTO,
parallel LTO, unified LTO, fat LTO objects, distributed build support,
symbol visibility, and linker caching. Toolchains continue to offer new
strategies for improving the efficiency of LTO processes, such as using
machine code and IR files in object files.

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**[Canonical documents how to use Snaps without the Snap
Store](https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/10/snap_without_ubuntu_tools/)**:

The article discusses debunking some myths about Ubuntu\'s Snap
packaging format, such as it being entirely closed source or restricted
to Canonical control. During the Ubuntu Summit in Rga, Latvia, the Reg
FOSS desk talked with Ubuntu developer advocate Igor Ljubuncic about
Snap, and addressed other fallacies surrounding it. The article provides
information on distributing without the Store, installing without
assertions, running Snaps without snapd, proxying and caching Snap
packages, running your own Snap Store, and controlling snapd\'s built-in
update mechanism.

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**[The 20 Farming Families Who Use More Water From the Colorado River
Than Some Western
States](https://projects.propublica.org/california-farmers-colorado-river/)**:

The article discusses how the Colorado River, an essential source of
water for tens of millions of people and farmlands across the Southwest
United States, is facing a significant issue due to its dwindling
supply. The agricultural industry has been using the river as its
largest source of water, with California\'s Imperial Irrigation District
having some of the earliest claims and the biggest access to this
resource. This district provides farmers with cheap water from the
shrinking river, leading to potential problems in water management.

The article highlights that as the federal government considers paying
more than half a billion dollars to the irrigation district and its
farmers to use less water, questions have been raised about who exactly
benefits from this vast supply of water and how it is used. The
researchers utilized satellite data combined with records on field
ownership to estimate for the first time the exact beneficiaries of the
water allocation and their usage patterns.

The investigation found that 20 farming families are responsible for
most of the district\'s use of the Colorado River, with some using an
estimated 260,000 acre-feet---more than the entire Las Vegas
metropolitan area consumes. However, it is important to note that
although these figures are estimates, they closely match the total water
deliveries reported by the Imperial Irrigation District and have been
deemed reliable and sound by experts in the field.

The article raises concerns about this unequal distribution of water
resources and the lack of accountability for those who consume the most
water. It emphasizes that as global warming continues to reduce the
Colorado River\'s supply, tough decisions will need to be made to save
it, possibly by ending farming in desert areas like Imperial Valley or
shifting it to other parts of the country with more available water
sources.

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**[First-Time Dog Owner: Training
Tips](https://furbes.com/first-time-dog-owner-training-tips/)**:

This article provides seven essential tips for first-time dog owners
embarking on their journey to train and develop a strong bond with their
new furry companion. The tips include socialization, focusing on
fundamental commands such as \"sit,\" \"stay,\" and \"come\"; setting
the right tone for proper behavior; avoiding punishment or negative
reinforcement; crate training; practicing patience; and maintaining
consistency throughout the dog\'s life. By following these guidelines,
new pet owners can establish a successful, positive relationship with
their dog while also ensuring the best possible environment for their
pet to thrive in.

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**[termination - Terminating an employee with a bus factor of 1 - The
Workplace Stack
Exchange](https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/194162/terminating-an-employee-with-a-bus-factor-of-1)**:

The original poster is asking for advice on how to deal with a
problematic employee with a bus factor of 1, who holds critical
knowledge and has an unwelcome attitude. Several potential solutions are
discussed, such as hiring a replacement, immediately terminating the
employee, setting a task for the employee to document their knowledge,
hiring a contracting firm to work with the employee for knowledge
transfer, terminating the employee and having other technical staff take
over, and holding out until the system is stable before terminating the
employee.

A few recommendations include considering hiring a complementary staff
member, working out issues with the employee instead of firing them, and
potentially turning the employee into a consultant post-termination.
It\'s important to note that the employer-employee relationship appears
strained, and various legal, ethical, and practical considerations
should be taken into account when deciding on a course of action.

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**[Omegle Was Forced to Shut Down by a Lawsuit From a Sexual Abuse
Survivor](https://www.wired.com/story/omegle-shutdown-lawsuit-child-sexual-abuse/)**:

Omegle, a video and text chat website that connected strangers to
communicate, was forced to shut down due to legal mediation with a
female user who sued the company. The plaintiff claimed that Omegle\'s
design enabled her to be sexually abused through the platform. In
response, Omegle reached a settlement with the user and permanently
closed its service.

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**[Lemmings](https://www.leemeichin.com/posts/lemmings.html)**:

The article discusses the trend of businesses in tech blindly following
each other without necessarily considering their own specific needs or
circumstances, resulting in a lemming-like behavior. The author cites
examples such as mass layoffs and return to office (RTO) policies being
adopted by companies solely because others are doing so, illustrating
the power of trends in shaping industry practices. This phenomenon has
also been observed in tech infrastructure decisions, with businesses
frequently choosing specific tools or services simply because they\'re
popular among their peers.

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**[Faster compilation with the parallel front-end in nightly \| Rust
Blog](https://blog.rust-lang.org/2023/11/09/parallel-rustc.html)**:

The Rust compiler\'s front-end has now adopted parallel execution
capabilities, which significantly reduce compile times. To try this
feature in a nightly compiler, use the -Z threads=8 option. This
innovation is currently experimental and aims for inclusion in the
stable compiler by 2024. Parallelism within each process allows Rust
users to benefit from three kinds of parallelism in their programs. The
introduction of interprocess parallelism, intraprocess parallelism, and
now the front-end parallelism has been significant for improvements in
compile times, memory usage, and binary size.

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**[Microsoft krallt sich Zugangsdaten: Achtung vor dem neuen
Outlook](https://www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-krallt-sich-Zugangsdaten-Achtung-vorm-neuen-Outlook-9357691.html?view=print)**:

New Outlook has attracted caution due to data transfer risks. Microsoft
is encouraging users to switch, potentially leading to IMAP and SMTP
data being transferred to their servers. The new Outlook is still in
development and will replace Mail and the built-in calendar in Windows
around 2024. It currently supports Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, and IMAP
accounts. The risks include potential privacy concerns and lack of
information on data transfer.

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**[Geheime Liste: Wie der Sicherheitsapparat die Chatkontrolle
prägt](https://netzpolitik.org/2023/geheime-liste-wie-der-sicherheitsapparat-die-chatkontrolle-praegt/)**:

The EU\'s ePrivacy Regulation, also known as the Chat Control, has been
criticized for being shaped by a one-sided group of experts that mainly
favored expanding indiscriminate mass surveillance and were against
end-to-end encryption. The list of experts included few from academia,
non-governmental organizations, and industry with representatives from
tech giants Microsoft and Google. Critics argue there were too few
experts in the field of digital rights and too many representatives of
organizations with ties to governmental and private surveillance
interests.

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**[What I learned getting acquired by
Google](https://shreyans.org/google)**:

This article describes the acquisition of Socratic by Google in 2018 and
how the former CEO integrated the camera-based homework helper app into
the latter\'s products. The author shares his experience working at
Google, highlighting key aspects such as its unique corporate culture,
the importance of playing the \"Google game,\" and navigating internal
hierarchies. He also discusses the challenges he faced in building an
AI-powered tutor and integrating it into various Google products. The
article concludes by addressing the mixed success of Socratic\'s
acquisition and the pursuits of its former team members.

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**[Corrode Rust Consulting](https://corrode.dev/why-rust/)**:

Rust, a programming language known for its safety and reliability, has
been gaining popularity among technology leaders such as Microsoft,
Google, and Amazon. Despite its maturing ecosystem, many companies value
productivity, stability, and long-term maintainability over performance
when considering its use in production settings. Rust offers benefits
like cost savings, low runtime overhead, improved developer experience,
and long-term sustainability for businesses looking to leverage it in
their software projects. However, it also comes with challenges such as
the steep learning curve, immature ecosystem, and slow compile times.
The decision to adopt Rust depends on companies carefully considering
its benefits against specific requirements.

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**[The price of olive oil soars, and thieves go after century-old trees
in the
Mediterranean](https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-11-08/olive-oil-price-soars-thieves-target-old-trees)**:

In Athens, criminals are stealing olive trees due to surging prices for
olive oil, caused in part by two years of drought in Spain and
subsequent global market disruption. Increasing thefts include warehouse
break-ins, product dilution, and fraudulent shipping data. Greek farmers
hope to reinstate a rural police division phased out in 2010, while
Italian growers seek the creation of an agriculture division within
their local police force.

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**[Every story in the world has one of these six basic
plots](https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180525-every-story-in-the-world-has-one-of-these-six-basic-plots)**:

Researchers have identified six story types by analyzing over 1700
novels using text-mining techniques. These six story shapes can be found
in more than 1700 English novels and include Rags to Riches, Riches to
Rags, Icarus, Oedipus, Cinderella, and Man in a Hole. The researchers at
Washington State University and the University of Vermont\'s
Computational Story Lab applied sentiment analysis to plot mood changes
over time in these novels, revealing emotional narratives behind them.
These story types can be used to study more complex stories and shed
light on various literary works.

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**[Sonnensystem: Saturnringe für astronomische Beobachtung fast
unsichtbar](https://www.golem.de/news/sonnensystem-saturnringe-fuer-astronomische-beobachtung-fast-unsichtbar-2311-179257.html)**:

The article discusses the decreasing visibility of Saturn\'s rings for
those using simple telescopes over the next two years. In 2023, the
rings will still be easily visible but their appearance will change as
Earth's viewing angle alters from an almost direct perspective to a more
sideways approach. By around 2025, Saturn\'s rings will nearly disappear
for observers on Earth. As of now, the rings are approximately 140,000
kilometers in diameter and only about 90-400 meters thick, appearing as
thin bands when viewed from the side. The tilt of Saturn\'s ring system
toward the Earth\'s viewing axis is currently around nine degrees; it
will be near zero degrees by 2025, making it virtually indistinguishable
from other planets. Sightings of the rings will gradually increase over
time, reaching a maximum tilt of 27 degrees in about 300 million years
when most of the rings will have evaporated due to the moons\'
consumption of material on their orbits. Saturn has the highest number
of natural satellites in our solar system, raising debates as to whether
it is a true gas giant or not.

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**[Apple insists 8GB unified memory equals 16GB regular
RAM](https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/11/08/apple-insists-8gb-unified-memory-equals-16gb-regular-ram)**:

Apple is facing criticism for providing limited RAM in its iMac and
MacBooks, but it claims that Apple Silicon uses memory more efficiently
due to the Unified Memory Architecture (UMA). This design change allows
memory to be accessed faster as it\'s hard-wired into the processor.
While some users argue that Apple provides less RAM compared to other
systems, Apple vice president Bob Borchers states that 8GB on an M3
MacBook Pro is equivalent to 16GB on others, and that it can be used
more efficiently. Despite this, there are professional workflows that
require additional RAM for peak performance.

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**[After luring customers with low prices, Amazon stuffs Fire TVs with
ads](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/11/after-luring-customers-with-low-prices-amazon-stuffs-fire-tvs-with-ads/)**:

In an effort to increase revenue, Amazon is planning to implement
several changes to the Fire TV interface aimed at placing ads
prominently within its software. These changes include displaying ads on
search queries, banner ads appearing on the home screen, and contextual
sponsored tiles using machine learning to display ads based on users\'
browsing history. While these updates may generate advertising dollars
for Amazon, they could also jeopardize customer satisfaction and
potentially undermine user experience.

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**[Nations That Vowed to Halt Warming Are Expanding Fossil Fuels, Report
Finds](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/climate/fossil-fuels-expanding.html)**:

The world is on track to produce more oil, gas, and coal than would be
consistent with relatively safe levels of heating, according to a new
United Nations-backed report. In 2030, if current projections hold, the
US will drill for more oil and gas than at any point in its history.
Russia and Saudi Arabia are also planning to do the same. Together,
these fossil fuel giants are set to produce twice the amount of fossil
fuels as a critical global warming threshold allows this decade. The
report found that nations plan to keep increasing coal production until
2030 and oil and gas production decades beyond that. This means the
world remains on track to produce around 110% more oil, gas, and coal
through 2030 than would be allowable if governments wanted to limit
warming to 1.5°C.

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**[Microservices aren\'t the problem. Incompetent people
are](https://nondv.wtf/blog/posts/microservices-arent-the-problem-incompetent-people-are.html)**:

Microservices aren\'t a problem in and of themselves; rather, it\'s the
lack of engineering competence and a \"giving a shit\" culture that can
lead to complex systems that nobody can efficiently work on. The
software engineering world is incredibly hype-driven, with new
technologies often adopted without fully understanding them. This can
result in an emphasis on the new technology over experience and quality,
leading to problems down the line. To address this issue, companies
should focus on investing in education and mentorship for their
employees, promoting a culture that values engineering competence and
encourages innovation within reason.

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**[Microsoft won't let you close OneDrive on Windows until you explain
yourself](https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/8/23952878/microsoft-onedrive-windows-close-app-notification)**:

Microsoft has implemented a new feature in its OneDrive for Windows app,
requiring users to select a reason for closing the app from a drop-down
box before it allows them to do so. This action is aimed at
understanding user behavior and providing better services. Options
include reasons such as wanting OneDrive to run only when needed or not
knowing what OneDrive is. Users can close OneDrive by ending its task
through Task Manager if desired.

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**[Omegle](https://www.omegle.com/)**:

Omegle is a website that was launched by 18-year-old Leif K-Brooks when
he was still living with his parents. The platform enables users to
randomly chat with others online in an anonymous environment, allowing
people to meet new people and engage in conversations. Over the years,
Omegle has been a tool for exploring foreign cultures, seeking advice,
and alleviating feelings of loneliness and isolation. However, it also
attracted misuse, such as criminal activity. Despite its positive
impacts, Leif K-Brooks announced that he could no longer sustain the
site financially or psychologically due to ongoing attacks on it.

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**[A door at a Swedish library was accidentally left open --- 446 people
came in, borrowed 245 books. Every single one was
returned](https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/a-door-at-a-swedish-library-was-accidentally-left-open-446-people-came-in-borrowed-245-books-every-single-one-was-returned/)**:

A city library in Gothenburg experienced a unique incident when it was
accidentally left open on All Saints Day, a day it should have been
closed. Despite the mistake, around 446 visitors entered the building to
borrow books or read newspapers. While some realized the library was
technically closed and left, others did not. The City Library later
thanked its visitors for their well-behaved visits, highlighting that
libraries are more than just buildings - they serve as cornerstones of
community, education, and trust.

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**[Validating with an XML schema in
Python](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/299588/validating-with-an-xml-schema-in-python/52310735#52310735)**:

To validate an XML file against an XSD in Python, you can use the lxml
library to parse both the XML file and XSD.

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**[Validating XML with Python: A Step-by-Step
Guide](https://scribe.rip/@murungaephantus/validating-xml-with-python-a-step-by-step-guide-53d4a4b9716b)**:

XML nodes serve as the building blocks of XML documents, consisting of
elements, attributes, or text nodes. In Python, there are two primary
methods for validating these nodes: using the built-in
xml.etree.ElementTree module or an external XML schema. The ElementTree
module offers functions like find(), findall(), and get() to validate
nodes, while XML schemas define the structure and content of XML
documents, allowing them to be validated through methods like
.validate().

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**[transitions](https://github.com/pytransitions/transitions)**:

\"Transitions\" is an open-source Python library that provides a
lightweight and object-oriented state machine implementation. It allows
you to manage states within your application models, enabling complex
state management with transitions between different states. The library
supports various features such as callbacks, conditions, queued
transitions, diagrams for visual representation of the state machine,
hierarchical state machines, threading, async callbacks, and more.

The GitHub page includes a comprehensive documentation that explains how
to use the library, provides examples, and details on each feature it
offers. It also mentions extensions like Django integration for using
\"transitions\" with the popular Python web framework.

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**[Kommentar: Die analoge Verwaltung als tickende
Zeitbombe](https://www.heise.de/meinung/Kommentar-Die-analoge-Verwaltung-als-tickende-Zeitbombe-9356396.html?view=print)**:

In this article, the author criticizes the slow and inefficient progress
of digitalization in German administration and justice. He argues that
the current state of digitalization threatens to paralyze the entire
country and highlights how politics have been neglectful and inattentive
towards the issue. The lack of attention has resulted in numerous failed
or stagnant projects such as the new personal ID card (nPA),
E-prescriptions, electronic patient files (ePA), and specialized
electronic lawyer mailboxes (beA). Furthermore, the author criticizes
Germany\'s reliance on fax technology for communication with certain
administrative bodies and the recent decision to cut funding for
digitalization. The article calls for immediate action in order to
prevent further deterioration of the situation.

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**[Elektrisch steuerbar: Dieser Transistor schaltet
Wärmefluss](https://www.golem.de/news/elektrisch-steuerbar-dieser-transistor-schaltet-waermefluss-2311-179201.html)**:

A team of researchers from the University of California in Los Angeles
has developed a heat transistor that can control its thermal
conductivity according to applied voltage. The transistor is made from
three layers and includes an organic middle layer called Carboranethiol
(9-SH-o-C2B10H11). When a voltage is applied, the strength of the bonds
between atoms changes, and this affects how heat can pass through the
material. Although specific applications for this discovery were not
provided, potential uses include processors, heating and cooling systems
in buildings, or even batteries with variable thermal conductivity to
keep them functional both in winter and summer.

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**[OLG Köln: Cloudflare haftet bei Urheberrechtsverletzungen als
Täter](https://www.golem.de/news/olg-koeln-cloudflare-haftet-bei-urheberrechtsverletzungen-als-taeter-2311-179217.html)**:

The Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Cologne has ruled that CDN provider
Cloudflare must block access to an illegally downloaded copyrighted
music album through a third party. The court found that Cloudflare, as
the operator of a content delivery network (CDN), is not only liable for
transmitting the content but also as an infringer and not just as a
hoster. This decision strengthens protection of intellectual property on
the internet and may have implications for other CDN providers in future
cases regarding copyright infringements.

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**[Analysten zu Videostreaming: Abonnenten sollen in Werbeabos gelockt
werden](https://www.golem.de/news/analysten-zu-videostreaming-abonnenten-sollen-in-werbeabos-gelockt-werden-2311-179211.html)**:

Many streaming services are introducing advertisement-supported
subscriptions, including Disney and Netflix, to attract as many
customers as possible. These advertisement-supported subscriptions allow
companies to increase their revenue without raising prices. Disney CEO
Bob Iger has stated that the price strategy for Disney+ is designed to
acquire more subscribers for its ad-supported subscription. In Germany,
Disney and Netflix already provide ad-supported subscriptions, with
Amazon set to follow suit in early 2024. These advertisement-supported
options are expected to be less affected by price increases compared to
their ad-free counterparts, potentially leading more subscribers to
switch to the ad-supported option when the cost of the ad-free version
becomes too high.

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**[The problem isn't inflation. It's
prices.](https://www.vox.com/money/2023/11/8/23951098/economy-inflation-prices-job-market-sticker-shock)**:

The article discusses how people are experiencing sticker shock with
higher prices for goods as inflation remains high but starts to decrease
in the United States. The economy is doing well, but many Americans
still think it\'s in bad shape, primarily because they dislike paying
more for things than before. Prices might not be going down en masse,
but they are not increasing as rapidly as in previous years. Inflation
has been slowed by the Fed\'s interest rate hikes, which have also led
to higher costs for consumers such as buying a house or car and paying
credit card bills. Some prices have come down from their peak, but it is
unlikely that they will return to pre-pandemic levels. Deflation is not
considered favorable by economists due to its potential impact on the
economy. In conclusion, life in 2023 is characterized by higher prices
that have become a new normal, and people might need to adjust their
expectations accordingly.

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**[The Third Wave
(experiment)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Third_Wave_(experiment))**:

Thank you for providing this information! Here\'s a short summary of the
article based on the content you provided:

This article discusses an experimental social movement called \"The
Third Wave,\" created by California high school teacher Ron Jones in
1967. The experiment aimed to demonstrate how the German population
could have accepted the actions of the Nazi regime during World War II.
Over the course of five days, Jones conducted a series of exercises
emphasizing discipline and community, modeled after certain
characteristics of the Nazi movement. The project eventually spiraled
out of control, leading to an unintended lesson in fascism for the
students.

The experiment has been adapted into various forms of media, such as
documentaries, dramatizations, and stage plays.

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**[Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss in Adults With Type 2
Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial -
PubMed](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37889487/)**:

This article discusses a randomized clinical trial comparing the
efficacy and safety of time-restricted eating (TRE) with daily calorie
restriction (CR) for weight reduction and glycemic control in adults
with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that TRE was more effective for
weight loss and lowering HbA1c levels compared to CR without causing any
serious adverse events. However, larger RCTs with longer follow-up are
needed to confirm these findings.

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**[ridding-the-berlin-subway-graph-database-adventure-with-memgraph-lab](https://memgraph.com/blog/ridding-the-berlin-subway-graph-database-adventure-with-memgraph-lab)**:

This article demonstrates how to use Memgraph Lab and graph databases to
analyze relationships in data using the Berlin subway system as an
example. It covers importing CSV files into Memgraph, visualizing nodes
(stations) and relationships (lines connecting them) with Cypher
queries, applying algorithms like weighted shortest path for finding
connections between nodes, and styling graphs for better understanding.
The article also explains how to identify common stations between
specific lines or find the shortest path between two stations. It
encourages further exploration of graph databases beyond subway systems.

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**[Removal of MyQ
integration](https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2023/11/06/removal-of-myq-integration/)**:

The MyQ integration will be removed from Home Assistant in release
2023.12 on December 6, 2023 due to continuous issues caused by MyQ
blocking access for third-party apps. Chamberlain Group has stated they
want to provide the best experience for their users and prioritize
authorized partners. Home Assistant recommends using ratgdo as an
alternative solution that physically connects to the garage door opener,
offering local control and additional features.

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**[Banning End-to-End Encryption is
Stupid](https://github.com/davidchisnall/banning-e2ee-is-stupid)**:

Various lawmakers from different countries are proposing to require
messaging services, such as Signal and WhatsApp, to provide a mechanism
for law enforcement to decrypt end-to-end encrypted messages. This type
of legislation fundamentally misunderstands how easy it is for bad
people to build their own encryption layers on top of existing messaging
systems.

Criminals can easily create or purchase an extra layer of encryption,
enabling them to exchange unreadable messages. The proposed requirement
would weaken overall security by introducing vulnerabilities into
legitimate services. If a backdoor exists and is exploited by authorized
users, it will likely be abused by malicious individuals as well.

To demonstrate this point, a repository was created containing a simple
tool that enables the sending of end-to-end encrypted messages over any
messaging service using 186 lines of code and taking about an hour to
write. The tool allows users to exchange messages securely without
compromising the integrity of existing communication methods.

In conclusion, imposing such regulations on messaging services would do
more harm than good by providing opportunities for malicious actors to
exploit vulnerabilities in legitimate systems. Instead, policymakers
should focus on promoting strong encryption practices and supporting
secure communication platforms.

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**[Europe prepares to break browser security with eIDAS
2.0](https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/08/europe_eidas_browser/)**:

Lawmakers in Europe are set to adopt eIDAS (electronic IDentification,
Authentication and trust Services) 2.0, a digital identity rules
legislation which has been criticized by civil society groups for
potentially making the internet less secure and increasing online
surveillance risks. The new rules require browser makers to trust
government-approved Certificate Authorities (CA), limiting their ability
to take countermeasures against misuse or interception of encrypted
traffic. Critics argue that this could enable governments to intercept
and decrypt HTTPS traffic, potentially violating citizens\' privacy.

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**[10 hard-to-swallow truths they won\'t tell you about software
engineer
job](https://www.mensurdurakovic.com/hard-to-swallow-truths-they-wont-tell-you-about-software-engineer-job/)**:

The article discusses the reality of software engineering jobs for fresh
graduates and highlights some harsh realities they might not be prepared
for. These include college not preparing them enough for the job, rarely
working on greenfield projects, receiving little praise for clean code,
dealing with incompetent colleagues, spending hours in meetings,
encountering bugs constantly, coping with uncertainty, and struggling to
disconnect from work. The article also emphasizes the importance of good
soft skills compared to technical skills, as well as some benefits of
working in software engineering.

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**[Chamberlain blocks smart garage door opener from working with smart
homes](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/11/chamberlain-blocks-smart-garage-door-opener-from-working-with-smart-homes/)**:

Chamberlain Group, the owner of major garage door opener brands like
LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Merlin, and Grifco, has issued a statement
condemning \"unauthorized usage\" of its smart garage door openers
through third-party apps. Home Assistant blog reveals that Chamberlain
has been sabotaging support for myQ integration in the popular
open-source platform. The decision appears to be related to displaying
ads and upselling customers on services, which customers can avoid by
using third-party apps or a circuit board called \"ratgdo.\"

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**[antidepressantsortolkien.vercel.app](https://antidepressantsortolkien.vercel.app/)**:

This is a game where you have to guess if a work is a Tolkien character
or an antidepressant.

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**[Stop making every conversation about yourself. Be more private. Think
more speak
less](https://thoguhts.substack.com/p/stop-making-every-conversation-about)**:

The article discusses how the author realized they were trying too hard
to agree or disagree with people in conversations, focusing more on
their experiences rather than genuinely engaging with others. They also
mention the importance of finding a calm and quiet center within oneself
for true happiness, which can lead to having only true friends who align
with one\'s values. The article emphasizes the need to be mindful when
sharing information and stories with others in order to avoid
oversharing or creating negative impressions.

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**[Go, Containers, and the Linux
Scheduler](https://www.riverphillips.dev/blog/go-cfs/)**:

This article explains how to manage Go applications running in
containers with CPU limits to avoid high latency issues caused by
garbage collection and Linux scheduler limitations. Setting the
GOMAXPROCS environment variable appropriately can help ensure that the
runtime is aware of the CPU quota, leading to more efficient
performance.

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**[Article 45 Will Roll Back Web Security by 12
Years](https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/11/article-45-will-roll-back-web-security-12-years)**:

eIDAS 2.0, a new regulation by the EU, contains Article 45 that may lead
to privacy concerns. This article allows certificate authorities (CAs),
which can be operated by governments, to monitor encrypted traffic,
potentially leading to widespread government surveillance. Browser
makers will likely have to create two versions of their software to
accommodate this regulation, echoing a similar situation from 2011 when
cryptography export controls led to the release of weak cryptography for
some users. This may set back web security significantly. Article 45
could ban enforcement of Certificate Transparency, an essential measure
to detect misconduct within CAs, further increasing the risk of
government surveillance. The eIDAS 2.0 text is not finalized but will be
discussed behind closed doors on November 8th.

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**[The trouble with ingredients in sunscreens \| EWG\'s Guide to
Sunscreens](https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/the-trouble-with-sunscreen-chemicals/)**:

This article discusses the concerns surrounding sunscreen ingredients
and their potential long-term health effects on users. The FDA has
proposed that only two ingredients, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, can
be classified as safe and effective based on current data. Other
sunscreen ingredients, such as oxybenzone, have been linked to hormone
disruption and other health concerns. The article highlights the need
for additional safety testing and restrictions on some chemicals used in
sunscreens, as well as the importance of investigating the safety of all
sunscreen ingredients.

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**[Tiny Turbocharged Race Engine Doesn\'t Need Gas Or Diesel To Make 410
HP](https://www.motor1.com/news/692276/tiny-race-engine-gas-diesel-hydrogen/)**:

Automakers are increasingly investing in electric vehicles, with
billions of dollars being poured into the electric revolution.
Governments are also supporting the shift to cleaner transportation
through subsidies and tax breaks, as well as bans on combustion engines.
Despite this focus on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), hydrogen
technology remains attractive to many companies like AVL, which recently
revealed a new prototype hydrogen combustion race engine that generates
410 horsepower. AVL\'s hydrogen combustion engine concept features port
fuel injection injecting water into the intake air, effectively
eliminating unwanted premature ignition and delivering stoichiometric
combustion for higher performance figures. The company plans to further
test this technology in vehicles on race tracks after its successful
development.

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**["I cannot wait to possess you": Reading 18th-century letters for the
first
time](https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/11/lost-letters-of-18th-century-french-sailors-have-been-read-for-the-first-time/)**:

University of Cambridge historian Renaud Morieux discovered a collection
of three piles of sealed letters addressed to 18th-century French
sailors from their loved ones at the National Archives in Kew, London.
The letters were seized by Great Britain\'s Royal Navy during the Seven
Years\' War (1756-1763). Morieux analyzed these personal messages,
finding them relatable to universal human experiences and similar to how
people cope with life challenges today, using Zoom and WhatsApp. The
letters showcased the daily lives of shipmen and their families during
the war period.

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**[How a \'Refund Fraud\' Gang Stole \$700,000 From
Amazon](https://www.404media.co/artemis-refund-group-stole-700-000-from-amazon/)**:

The article discusses how the U.S. government has indicted alleged
members of a criminal group involved in \"refund fraud\" on a massive
scale. The scheme involves ordering an item, receiving it, and then
using various tricks to get money back from retailers like Walmart. The
criminals sell the items online and take a fee for their services. The
indictment reveals some specifics about \"Did Not Arrive\" or DNA scams
methods, which can be simple and discussed openly on platforms like
Reddit, Discord, hacking forums, and Telegram. The article explains that
refund fraud is part of a larger ecosystem of lying to online retailers
in both straightforward and sophisticated ways.

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**[Why only 1% of the Snowden Archive will ever be published \| Computer
Weekly](https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366554957/Why-only-1-of-the-Snowden-Archive-will-ever-be-published)**:

In an interview with Computer Weekly, Ewen MacAskill discussed the
Snowden files ten years after meeting Edward Snowden in Hong Kong.
Computer Weekly uncovered new facts from the archive, reviving debate
about why it has not been published. MacAskill believes there is a case
for keeping the documents for future generations of historians and that
journalists could have done more to expose the mass-surveillance
state\'s threat to democracy.

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**[Seeing like a
Bank](https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/seeing-like-a-bank/)**:

This article discusses why banks often close customer accounts without
any apparent reason or notification to customers. The author explains
that this issue is rooted in structural problems within bank systems,
such as a lack of object permanence and poor recordkeeping practices.
Additionally, the tiered support model for banks adds complexity to
these issues. The author suggests that improvements in technology,
consolidation, external partnerships, and regulatory changes could help
address these challenges in the future.

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**[Datenschutzgutachten: Doctolib mahnt Marktkonkurrenten
ab](https://www.heise.de/news/Datenschutzexperte-kritisert-Abmahnungen-von-Doctolib-9355067.html?view=print)**:

The German medical appointment booking platform Doctolib has warned
competitors who rely on criticisms of its data protection practices,
according to privacy expert Thilo Weichert in his latest report on the
company. Organizations that continue to refer to Doctolib\'s criticism
after submitting a cease-and-desist notice should be subject to damages
of 50,000 euros plus attorney fees of approximately €2700. Weichert
says, \"In the entire warning, no single fact presented in these reports
is refuted. It limits itself to disputing the legal assessments made by
the network without proving these assessments.\"

Doctolib claims to have collected health data from 80 million patients
after amassing a database of around 340,000 medical professionals and
operating its own website. Weichert accuses the company in multiple
reports of acting illegally with its services and causing healthcare
institutions to violate patient privacy. This erodes the doctor-patient
confidentiality and trust between healthcare providers and patients.

Weichert criticizes Doctolib for using warnings against competitors \"to
suppress discussions about their data protection practices and gain a
competitive advantage over them.\" He also accuses the company of not
engaging directly with the network of data protection experts. A
spokesperson for Doctolib confirmed that there have been \"occasional
situations\" where they had to take action against unfair competition,
such as lowering their prices and defaming Doctolib. This was a legal
action under German competition law.

According to Weichert, this has nothing to do with data protection
issues. Doctolib argues that it values competition in the healthcare
sector and is working for \"a diverse ecosystem in the health sector.\"
Since starting its operations in Germany, the company says it has been
\"in regular contact\" with the Berlin data protection authority
(BlnBDI): \"This exchange is valuable to us and is an integral part of
our product development.\"

A spokesperson for Doctolib pointed out that the competence lies with
the French data protection authority CNIL, using the One-Stop-Shop
procedure. When it turns out that there is a functional feature that
operates in all countries, CNIL is the lead authority. For example,
booking processes are handled by CNIL, which oversees all cross-border
processing. While the CNIL handles all border-crossing processing, the
Berlin data protection authority is the first point of contact for
inquiries from employees, customers, or patients, resulting in a regular
exchange with this body.

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**[Kommentar: Microsofts schöne neue
Security-Welt](https://www.heise.de/meinung/Kommentar-Microsofts-schoene-neue-Security-Welt-9355073.html?view=print)**:

Microsoft responds to growing criticism with the Secure Future
Initiative, but Jürgen Schmidt, Senior Fellow Security at Heise, remains
unconvinced. The initiative aims to transform Microsoft\'s software
development practices, implement new identity protection principles, and
improve vulnerability response and security updates for its cloud
platforms. However, critics argue that the initiative focuses on sales
pitches for AI tools and fails to address root causes and long-term
strategy.

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**[Open Source Heroes \| Showcase Your Contributions to the
Community](https://opensource-heroes.com/)**:

Open Source Heroes is an ultimate platform that showcases top-rated open
source developers and organizations, enabling users to explore trends in
their preferred languages. Users can read or write reviews based on real
community feedback while discovering various gems, starters, and themes
for different programming languages such as Ruby and Rails.

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**[Stop Saying Best
Practice](https://www.wking.dev/library/stop-saying-best-practice)**:

This article argues against using the term \"best practice\" when
referring to programming techniques and suggests alternative terms such
as Community Pattern, Readability Pattern, Performance Pattern, and
Guardrail Pattern. The author explains how these new classifications
more accurately describe the purpose of various coding practices and
help to avoid confusion among developers.

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**[Ladder](https://github.com/kubero-dev/ladder)**:

Ladder is a web proxy designed to bypass paywalls for websites, offering
various features such as basic authentication, limited usage, and
customization options. It is important to use this tool responsibly,
keeping in mind the potential consequences of misusing it.

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**[Maine considers electrifying proposal that would give the boot to
corporate electric
utilities](https://apnews.com/article/maine-electric-utility-referendum-9bdf113f345c3b93de0f5fc59f791c19)**:

Mainers are planning to vote on a proposal to remove Central Maine Power
and Versant Power, two investor-owned utilities distributing 97% of
electricity in the state. If passed, it would mark the first time U.S.
states\' utilities were forcibly removed at once. The referendum calls
for dismantling both utilities to replace them with a nonprofit utility
called Pine Tree Power, which would operate 28,000 miles of transmission
lines. The primary selling point is that the new utility would be
beholden only to ratepayers, not corporate shareholders. Critics worry
about political bias and legal disputes arising from this proposal.

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**[Noam Chomsky: The five filters of the mass
media](https://prruk.org/noam-chomsky-the-five-filters-of-the-mass-media-machine/)**:

The article discusses Manufacturing Consent, Chomsky\'s work on
mainstream journalism and its role in power mechanisms. The article
mentions five filters affecting the media: ownership (corporate
profits), advertising (audience as a product for advertisers),
establishment control, flak (suppressing dissent), and common enemies
(enemies used to manufacture consent).

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**[HTML DOM --- Phuoc Nguyen](https://phuoc.ng/collection/html-dom/)**:

This article discusses the fast-paced world of web development and how
modern frameworks like Angular, VueJS, React, Solid, and Svelte still
require knowledge of browser Document Object Model (DOM) APIs to
manipulate elements on a webpage. A collection of resources has been
assembled for developers to master DOM manipulation with vanilla
JavaScript. The article provides examples, live demos, tips, best
practices, and real-life use cases, all of which are compatible with
modern browsers and even support Internet Explorer.

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**[Why the Binding Arbitration Game Is Rigged against
Customers](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/why-binding-arbitration-game-rigged-against-customers)**:

A new study confirms that mandatory arbitration systems, which require
customers to surrender their right to sue and submit their grievances to
a private arbitrator, are biased against consumers. Corporations have a
significant information advantage in selecting arbitrators who favor
them over consumers. The average award to customers would be \$50,000
higher if the arbitrators were selected randomly. To help level the
playing field, consumers should hire experienced arbitration attorneys
or band together with other consumers with similar grievances.

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**[Debian discusses
vendoring---again](https://lwn.net/Articles/842319/)**:

The article discusses the challenges faced by Debian in packaging
applications like Greenbone Security Assistant (gsa) that have numerous
dependencies from the npm repository and JavaScript libraries. Raphal
Hertzog, the maintainer of gsa, proposed three potential solutions to
overcome this issue but all were met with different opinions. Jonas
Smedegaard suggested analyzing which packages are needed by gsa and
either using existing Debian packages or creating new ones for those
that are not available. Praveen believed in a mix of vendoring
(bundling) for ultra-specific dependencies and creating packages for
more generally useful modules as the way forward.

The discussion highlighted the difficulties faced by Debian in keeping
up with changes in other ecosystems, potentially leaving out useful
applications. The article concludes that this issue will continue to be
a concern for Debian and the Linux distribution community, prompting
ongoing debates over possible solutions.

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**[PEP 313 -- Adding Roman Numeral Literals to
Python](https://peps.python.org/pep-0313/)**:

The Python Enhancement Proposal (PEP) CCCXIII proposed adding Roman
numerals as a literal type and introducing a new built-in function
\"roman.\" While most users found this a nice-to-have feature, there was
no consensus on how to represent numbers like nine or years such as
1990. The PEP also faced requests for support for lower-cased numerals
in specific contexts. Unfortunately, it has been rejected due to
disagreements among users and lack of consensus.

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**[In a cameras-everywhere culture, science fiction becomes
reality](https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0411-cameras-everywhere-20150412-story.html)**:

Science fiction author David Brin predicts a future where tiny cameras
are everywhere, monitoring and predicting human behavior, leading to
questions of surveillance and accountability. The article discusses how
cheap technology has made everyone into potential watchers, with
examples such as GoPro cameras, home security systems, police body cams,
and more. There are now 245 million surveillance cameras worldwide,
increasing by 15% annually. As these technologies evolve, artificial
intelligence is being used to analyze vast amounts of video data.
However, there are concerns about privacy and the lack of well-defined
legal structures to govern surveillance practices.

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**[Who falls for fake news? Psychological and clinical profiling
evidence of fake news
consumers](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9450498/)**:

\"Who falls for fake news? Psychological and clinical profiling evidence
of fake news consumers\" by Álex Escolà-Gascón et al. The study aimed to
investigate the psychological and psychopathological profiles that
characterize fake news consumption among a sample of volunteers from the
general population with no previous psychiatric history.

The research found that individuals who are better at detecting online
fake news have lower levels of symptoms related to disorders such as
anxiety, negative affect, histrionism, schizotypy, paranoia, narcissism,
simulations (Barnum Effect), suggestibility, and search for emotions
compared to those who do not effectively detect fake news. The study
also highlighted the importance of promoting critical thinking in social
network users as a way to combat fake news consumption.

The authors proposed several clinical recommendations based on their
findings, including reducing or recoding the Barnum effect,
reinterpreting sensationalism in the media, and fostering critical
thinking among individuals who are more suggestible and seek strong
emotions. They also suggested that positive psychotic symptomatology,
affective mood states, and substance use (addiction risks) were not
affected by fake news consumption.

The study had some limitations, including the use of an empiricist
cut-off point for organizing groups based on their effectiveness in
detecting fake news and the lack of experimental evidence to support
certain hypotheses. The sample was also limited to Spanish individuals,
which may limit the generalizability of the results.

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**[A truly incredible fact about the number
37](https://grossack.site/2023/11/08/37-median.html)**:

The article discusses a fact from the book \"Those Fascinating Numbers\"
by Jean-Marie De Koninck, stating that 37 is the median value for the
second prime factor of an integer, and that the probability of choosing
a number with a smaller second prime factor than 37 is approximately
1/2. The author shares sage code to test this fact and provides a
mathematical proof based on the density of numbers using the Sieve of
Eratosthenes.

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**[11.01 Introduction║J•D](https://johnnydecimal.com/)**:

This article discusses the challenge of managing vast amounts of data
created by workers daily. It highlights that search engines do not solve
corporate information problems, as they cannot handle duplication issues
and lack essential links. The focus of the article is on a system called
Johnny.Decimal, which enables users to organize, sort, and manage data
more efficiently. By using simple two-digit numbers with decimal points
and counters for each item or category, Johnny.Decimal helps in locating
files and folders quickly and easily without relying on complex folder
structures. The article also provides various ways to use Johnny.Decimal
to categorize and organize physical objects, making it a versatile and
effective data management system.

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**[You Paid \$1,000 for an iPhone, but Apple Still Controls
It](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/12/technology/iphone-repair-apple-control.html)**:

Apple has increasingly implemented software control over its iPhones
since 2017, leading to difficulties in third-party repairs. New iPhones
are coded with serial numbers for original components and may
malfunction if parts are replaced. Since 2016, the rate of parts causing
breakdowns has risen about 20% annually. Apple\'s grip on repairs
encourages customers to use its stores or authorized repair centers at
higher costs. This issue raises questions about sustainability and
whether Apple could improve carbon emissions by lowering repair costs.

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**[Globalisation is a far, far bigger deal than you
think](https://edconway.substack.com/p/globalisation-is-a-far-far-bigger)**:

This article discusses Brandauer, a factory in Birmingham, and how it
contributes to the global economy through its specialization in pressing
super-thin metals into micron-accurate pieces for various products. The
factory produces components for items such as dental floss cutters,
pacemakers, N95 face masks, and rearview mirror electrodes. Brandauer\'s
production of these components is essential to many industries but often
goes unnoticed by the public. This case demonstrates how a specific
skill can become an important part of the global economy, with a small
number of companies dominating the market for certain goods or parts. It
also emphasizes the interconnectedness and complexity of today\'s world,
as products are often composed of numerous inputs from different
countries. The factory serves as a microcosm of the modern globalized
economy, where division of labor and specialization play a significant
role in efficiency and cost reduction, while also presenting potential
risk due to its dependency on international trade and collaboration.

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**[Before-and-after photos of Greenland glaciers reveal decades of
change \|
CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/12/climate/greenland-glaciers-before-after-climate/index.html)**:

Climate scientist Laura Larocca and her team analyzed old aerial
photographs of Greenland\'s coastline dating back to the 1930s, using
them in combination with satellite images from today. Their study found
that Greenland's glaciers have been retreating at an alarming rate,
twice as fast since the turn of the century compared to the previous
one. The Arctic has also warmed four times faster than the rest of the
world over recent decades, resulting in potential \"dramatic\"
consequences for sea level rise.

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**[Felix\' Blog - GitHub Actions are a
Problem](https://felix-knorr.net/posts/2023-11-11-github-actions.html)**:

The article discusses the issues with GitHub-Actions (GHA) and its
closed-source nature, emphasizing that many of these problems cannot be
addressed by modifying behavior alone. The author explains that they
started porting their team\'s Azure-Devops pipelines to GHA and are
still not done after six months of work. Additionally, the article
points out that YAML-based pipeline writing is cumbersome and requires
duplicated code. The author proposes a solution: creating a language for
CI providers to run scripts in parallel with constraints, potentially
leading to an ecosystem of interoperable tools across platforms.

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**[HTML First](https://html-first.com/)**:

HTML First is an approach that focuses on utilizing the default
capabilities of modern web browsers and leveraging the simplicity of
HTML\'s attribute syntax. It aims to make web software development more
accessible, faster, maintainable, and inclusive by relying heavily on
HTML as the foundation of codebases. By avoiding complex frameworks,
focusing on naked HTML, and using libraries that leverage HTML
attributes, developers can create efficient and understandable code.
This approach allows for a smoother and more enjoyable experience in
building web software.

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**[SanDisk Extreme Pro Failures Result From Design Flaw, Says
Researcher](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/sandisk-extreme-pro-failures-are-due-to-design-flaw)**:

A recent report from Attingo, a data recovery company, suggests that
manufacturing flaws may be the cause of recent SanDisk Extreme Pro
failures. The issue affects Western Digital\'s SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB
SSDs and 2TB/3TB SSDs, with firmware updates only promised for the 4TB
drives. Attingo\'s Managing Director, Markus Hfele, claims that hardware
problems, not firmware, are responsible for the data loss in SanDisk
Extreme Pro SSDs. These issues include resistors being too big for
circuit boards and soldering material causing breakage. Attingo
currently sees at least one failed SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD per week.
Western Digital has yet to address these concerns effectively or provide
clear communication regarding the issue.

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