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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 48

Meine \"Wollte ich noch Lesen\"-Liste, zusammengefasst von
[LlongOrca](https://huggingface.co/TheBloke/LlongOrca-13B-16K-GGUF).

**[Left-sided Cancer: Blame your bed and
TV?](https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/left-sided-cancer-blame-your-bed-and-tv/)**:

This article discusses a potential cause for higher rates of cancer,
specifically breast cancer and melanoma, on the left side of the body in
both men and women. Researchers suggest that sleeping habits may be
contributing to this phenomenon, as people tend to sleep on their right
sides more often in Western countries. In Japan, where cancer rates are
lower, beds typically do not have metal parts which could act as
antennas for FM/TV broadcast radiation. The authors propose that
replacing metal bed frames with non-metallic materials or reorienting
the bed away from transmission towers may help reduce the risk of
left-side cancers and associated health issues.

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**[Sorry you feel that way: why passive aggression took over the
world](https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/11/21/sorry-you-feel-that-way-why-passive-aggression-took-over-the-world)**:

Passive aggression refers to indirect expression of noncompliance or
hostility while maintaining plausible deniability. It thrives in
situations where direct expressions of frustration are considered
unprofessional, particularly in workplace settings. Examples include
procrastination, forgetfulness, and antipathy projected onto others
through insincerity. Passive aggression also breeds quickly and can lead
to a range of responses such as resentment or anger in both the boss
class and minions. This behavior is often difficult to confront and
resolve due to societal norms that discourage direct confrontation. As a
result, it\'s important for individuals and organizations to develop
healthier communication strategies.

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**[Sense-U Baby Monitor 3: Verfolgt die Atembewegung, Temperatur und
Schlafposition Ihres Babys von
überall](https://shop.sense-u.com/de-de/products/baby3)**:

The Sense-U Baby Monitor 3 is a new device that tracks your baby\'s
breathing movement, sleep position, and feel temperature from anywhere.
This ensures parents can intervene before anything bad happens to their
child, such as slow movements, sleeping on the stomach, or overheating.
It offers more peace of mind and better sleep for parents.

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**[Tax, healthcare, immigration: why Dutch people voted for Geert
Wilders](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/23/dutch-explain-why-they-voted-for-geert-wilders-netherlands-election)**:

The triumph of Geert Wilders\' Party for Freedom (PVV) in the Dutch
polls has significant implications for European politics, similar to
Brexit. In Rotterdam, where PVV is now the largest political group,
there was a general acceptance of the result. Voters cited economic
concerns and cost-of-living struggles as their main motivation for
voting for Wilders. However, opinions on immigration and other
socioeconomic issues are varied, with some voters expressing resentment
at what they perceive as preferential treatment of migrants.

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**[Sinkende Spermienzahl -- ein globales
Problem](https://www.nationalgeographic.de/wissenschaft/2022/11/sinkende-spermienzahl-ein-globales-problem)**:

Since 2017, sperm count in men has been declining in Western countries.
A new study now shows that this phenomenon occurs not only in
industrialized nations but worldwide, and it is progressing rapidly.
Sperm concentration decreased by more than 51% between 1973 and 2018;
from 101.2 million to an average of 49 million sperm per milliliter
seminal fluid. The study\'s findings suggest that not only is there a
global issue with declining sperm counts, but it also shows the
importance of addressing factors contributing to environmental concerns
and overpopulation.

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**[Toot by
Shrig](https://godforsaken.website/@Shrigglepuss/111482466182637440)**:

\"New Outlook is good, both for yourself and 766 third parties.\"

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**[U.N. Predicts Disaster if Global Warming Not
Checked](https://web.archive.org/web/20201101032435/https://apnews.com/article/bd45c372caf118ec99964ea547880cd0)**:

A senior UN environmental official warns that entire countries could be
wiped out by rising sea levels if global warming trends are not reversed
by the year 2000. This would lead to coastal flooding, crop failures,
and an exodus of eco-refugees, potentially causing political chaos.
Governments have a window of opportunity to solve the greenhouse effect
before it becomes uncontrollable. Rising sea levels could cover
countries like Maldives, while one sixth of Bangladesh might be flooded
displacing millions of people. UNEP estimates that it would cost at
least \$100 billion for the US alone to protect its east coast. If
global warming continues unchecked, storms, hurricanes, and wind shear
will become more severe. The UN Environment Program is working on a
scientific plan of action and hopes to adopt a global climate treaty by
1992, urging nations to reduce fossil fuel use, cut carbon dioxide
emissions, and preserve rainforests.

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**[Cheaper microscope could bring protein mapping technique to the
masses](https://www.science.org/content/article/cheaper-microscope-could-bring-protein-mapping-technique-masses)**:

A new development in cryo-EM technology, created by researchers at the
Medical Research Council\'s Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), could
make the technique more accessible and affordable for researchers
worldwide. The prototype cryo-EM microscope is designed to be built and
sold for just \$500,000, a significant reduction from current high-end
machines that can cost up to \$5 million or more. This \"cheap little
hatchback\" model could potentially rival the capabilities of
top-of-the-line systems at a fraction of the price. The LMB team has
already used their prototype to solve the structures of 11 proteins with
sufficient resolution for creating atomic models, and they believe it
can be further improved upon by potential manufacturers in the future.

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**[The official Rails job board is
live](https://rubyonrails.org/2023/11/27/rails-job-board-is-live)**:

The Rails Foundation has introduced the official Rails Job Board, a
platform connecting programmers and companies working with Rails. This
platform is ideal for developers seeking new roles or companies looking
to hire Rails developers. Employers can advertise on the job board,
ranging from \$199 to \$299, while all proceeds directly contribute to
the Rails Foundation\'s mission. The Job Board aims to foster growth and
sustainability within the Rails ecosystem.

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**[Home - No-Bullshit Games](https://nobsgames.stavros.io/)**:

No-Bullshit Games aims to provide users with high-quality mobile games
that are free of intrusive ads and unnecessary in-app purchases. It
helps users find fun and enjoyable games without the hassle of being
bombarded by advertisements or pressured into making additional in-game
purchases.

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**[Nutrient found in beef and dairy improves immune response to
cancer](https://biologicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/tva-nutrient-cancer-immunity)**:

Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a fatty acid found in meat and dairy products
from grazing animals, has been discovered to improve the ability of CD8+
T cells to infiltrate tumors and kill cancer cells, according to
research by the University of Chicago. The study also showed that
patients with higher levels of TVA circulating in their blood responded
better to immunotherapy, suggesting potential as a nutritional
supplement for cancer treatment. TVA could be used as a dietary
supplement to help various T cell-based cancer treatments, but it is
important to determine the appropriate amount of the nutrient itself and
not just the food source.

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**[Kampf gegen Dürre: Wassergewinnung aus vorbeiziehenden
Wolken](https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/wasser-wolken-100.html)**:

Weltspiegelnetze auf Bergen, die Wassertropfen aus vorbeiziehenden
Wolken fangen: Eine Idee im Kampf gegen Dürre. Auf den Kanarischen
Inseln und in Marokko gibt es vielversprechende Projekte, in denen
solche Netzwerke am Berg Boutmezguida eingesetzt werden. Der Wind drückt
auf gut 1.200 Meter hohen Bergen Wolkenfetzen durch Stahlträger-Netze,
die Wassertropfen abfangen und so Wasser sammeln. Die Technische
Universität München experimentierte dort zwei Jahre lang an solchen
Netzen mit Unterstützung von deutschen Stiftungen und dem
Bundesministerium für Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung. 16 Dörfer leben
nun von diesem \"Wolkenwasser\".

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**[Get started with technical writing -
OpenSource.net](https://opensource.net/get-started-with-technical-writing/)**:

Technical writing is an essential aspect of daily life, found in user
manuals and safety instructions. It communicates complex technical
information concisely. With the help of open source software like
Joplin, Asciidoctor, and GNU groff, writers create content on topics
they find interesting. Research plays a vital role in developing new
writing ideas, while Technically We Write serves as an excellent
platform for sharing articles on open knowledge.

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**[Autobahn speed limit would cut carbon and bring €1bn in benefits,
study says - Carbon
Brief](https://www.carbonbrief.org/autobahn-speed-limit-would-cut-carbon-and-bring-e1bn-in-benefits-study-says/)**:

Introducing a nationwide speed limit on Germany\'s motorways could
result in nearly 1 billion euros (\$1.03 billion) in welfare savings,
according to a new study published in the Ecological Economics journal.
The research estimates that implementing a speed limit of 130kph (80mph)
would avoid around 293 million euros in CO2 emissions and provide other
social benefits such as reduced traffic congestion and increased safety.
Currently, over 96% of German roads have permanent or temporary speed
limits, but just 30% of the country\'s 13,000km motorway network has any
restrictions.

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**[Beej\'s Guide to Interprocess
Communication](https://beej.us/guide/bgipc/html/)**:

The article is a comprehensive guide on interprocess communication (IPC)
methods available in Unix systems. It covers various techniques such as
fork(), signals, pipes, FIFOs, file locking, message queues, semaphores,
shared memory segments, and memory-mapped files. Additionally, it
introduces Unix domain sockets for bidirectional data exchange between
processes on the same system.

The summary outlines how each method works, provides examples of their
usage in C programming, and discusses some potential issues or
limitations associated with them. The guide is intended as a starting
point for those interested in learning about IPC techniques, but it does
not cover all aspects of these methods in detail due to its focus on
providing an overview rather than an exhaustive treatment.

The article emphasizes the importance of error checking and proper
handling of signals when using IPC methods. It also highlights the
potential dangers of concurrency issues, especially with shared memory
segments, and suggests using semaphores or other synchronization
mechanisms to address these concerns.

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**[Toot from Dan\'s Festive
Coin-Ops](https://retro.social/@ifixcoinops/111480744130939877)**:

The toot discusses the phenomenon of people recommending Brother
printers as a solution for printing needs. It suggests that Brother has
become the preferred brand not because their printers are particularly
superior or innovative, but rather due to the fact that other printer
manufacturers have made numerous changes and \"innovations\" which have
resulted in subpar products. By contrast, Brother\'s consistent focus on
providing functional, reliable printers without overcomplicating them
has positioned them as a top choice for those seeking an efficient
printing experience.

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**[Simple Mobile Tools bought by ZipoApps? · Issue #241 ·
SimpleMobileTools/General-Discussion](https://github.com/SimpleMobileTools/General-Discussion/issues/241)**:

This github issue is about the sale of Simple Mobile Tools by its
creator, \@tibbi, to ZipoApps. The issue was opened by \@inson1 and has
received a lot of comments from various users expressing their
disappointment with the decision and concern over potential changes to
the apps\' privacy standards and open-source nature.

The main points of contention are:

-   The fact that the sale seems to have been kept secret until after it
    was completed, leading to a sense of betrayal among some community
    members who feel they were not given an opportunity to voice their
    opinions or contribute financially if desired.


-   Concerns about potential changes in app behavior under new
    ownership, such as adding ads, trackers, and other
    revenue-generating features that could compromise user privacy and
    disrupt the user experience.


-   Legal issues surrounding the sale of open-source projects like
    Simple Mobile Tools, which may not allow for a full transfer of
    rights without consent from all contributors to the codebase.


-   The possibility of forking the project by other community members in
    order to maintain its original values and principles if necessary.

As of now, \@naveensingh has expressed interest in maintaining a fork of
Simple Mobile Tools under different conditions that preserve user
privacy and adhere to open-source standards. Another option mentioned is
using Astian\'s forked versions of the apps, which have also promised
not to add ads or sell user data.

The creator, \@tibbi, has responded by stating that he owns the majority
of the codebase himself and other paid developers, thus mitigating
concerns about potential licensing issues related to third-party
contributions. However, this statement does not address the broader
ethical questions raised by selling a project with significant community
involvement without prior notice or discussion.

The issue was closed on December 4th, 2023, after \@tibbi locked it and
expressed his thanks for everyone\'s support but indicated that further
conversation would not be productive at this time.

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**[Scintillocartography](https://ivan.sanchezortega.es/development/2023/11/13/scintillocartography.html)**:

This article discusses the indirect methods used to detect ionizing
radiation, with a focus on the Geiger counter. It explains how Geiger
counters work and highlights that their sound is not the actual sound of
radiation but rather the sound of an audio loudspeaker being fed an
electric pulse produced by an electron avalanche in an encapsulated gas.

The article also covers various means of detecting ionizing radiation,
such as Cherenkov radiation from nuclear reactors and cosmic ray visual
phenomena experienced by astronauts. It talks about scintillography, the
study of how to record radiation by observing the dots it leaves behind,
and proposes using graphical scintillation in cartography
(scintillocartography) to convey radioactivity. The prototype
implementation uses WebGL shaders to render a map with an element of
randomness and scintillating pixels based on radon potential data.

While the prototype is functional, it has limitations, such as lacking
persistence in the scintillation animation. Improvements could be made
through further technical developments like additional rendering passes
or Montecarlo algorithms to improve the conveyance of radioactivity.

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**[Samsung Dual Audio: What it is and how to use
it](https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-dual-audio-how-to-1137101/)**:

Samsung Dual Audio is a feature that allows users to share audio from a
single Samsung device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or Galaxy Buds, to
two wireless Bluetooth headsets at the same time. To set up and use the
feature, go to Settings \> Connections \> Bluetooth on your Samsung
device, then select Media from the notification shade. This enables you
to connect two compatible devices simultaneously and adjust their volume
levels.

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**[Ghostlike dusty galaxy reappears in James Webb Space Telescope
image](https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=64160.php)**:

A dusty, star-forming galaxy from the early universe reappeared in
images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Previously
undetected due to its obscured appearance, this discovery suggests that
these galaxies may be more common than previously thought. The
COSMOS-Web collaboration aims to identify and study hundreds of
thousands of such galaxies to better understand the early universe\'s
structure.

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**[Berkeley Scientists Discover Retinal Cells that Help Stabilize Our
World View - UC Berkeley School of
Optometry](https://optometry.berkeley.edu/berkeley-scientists-discover-retinal-cells-that-help-stabilize-our-world-view/)**:

Researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science
have discovered rare neurons in the eye that play a crucial role in
maintaining a sharp and steady image of the world. These neurons are
involved in gaze stabilization, which is important for everyday vision
as we navigate busy streets or look out train windows. The findings will
impact our understanding of human retinas and provide insights into eye
movement disorders that cause visual impairment.

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**[clang now makes binaries an original Pi B+ can\'t
run](https://rachelbythebay.com/w/2023/11/30/armv6/)**:

This article discusses an issue where C++ programs built with clang
don\'t work on Raspberry Pi B+ systems or older models such as the
original Pi Zero. The error occurs due to the compiler effectively
cross-compiling for armv7 by default instead of the required armv6l
architecture. The solution is provided in the article, which recommends
using the --target=armv6-unknown-linux-gnueabihf flag when compiling
the C++ program with clang.

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**[One year later, the problem with social media is clear: PEBKAC --- As
in
guillotine...](https://loudpoet.com/2023/12/02/one-year-later-the-problem-with-social-media-is-clear-pebkac/)**:

The article discusses the author\'s experience with leaving Twitter and
their observation of how people still haven\'t found a personal \"last
straw\" for staying on the platform. The focus then shifts towards the
tech world\'s constant need to innovate, decentralize, and rethink
social media platforms. The author shares their journey through various
online platforms since the 90s, mentioning that followers have become a
vanity metric and how platforms like Twitter have influenced people\'s
behavior.

The article also mentions other platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky,
where the author sees potential for innovation and decentralization in
social media. In conclusion, the author highlights their commitment to
keeping one strategic hub (their blog) as a way to avoid relying on
other platforms that may subvert it.

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**[A new approach to domain
ranking](https://www.marginalia.nu/log/73-new-approach-to-ranking/)**:

The article discusses a new approach to the PageRank algorithm which
uses cosine similarity from explore2.marginalia.nu as an alternative to
the link graph. This modification resists manipulation techniques and
maintains a high level of relevance, potentially improving the
efficiency and reliability of domain ranking systems.

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**[FRiENDLY FiRE 9! Start Pre-Show 14 Uhr, FF9 Event 15 Uhr 🔥 !spenden
!vereine - gronkh on Twitch](https://m.twitch.tv/videos/1992990265)**:

The article appears to be a combination of phrases and words that do not
form a coherent summary. However, it mentions an event called \"GRONKH
FRiENDLY FiRE 9\" with a start time at 15:00 (3 PM) and pre-show
beginning at 14:00 (2 PM). The article also refers to GTV0466, which
seems to be an episode or event ID. The date mentioned is January 29,
2021. Finally, the #F18 - FALAFEL KING - Capsule Hotel - Dyson Sphere
suggests that it might be related to a Just Chatting category with over
530K views.

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**[Big Techs heimliches Interesse an der
Kryptobranche](https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/Big-Techs-heimliches-Interesse-an-der-Krypto-Branche-9546689.html?view=print)**:

In this article, it discusses how technology companies have quietly
expanded their presence in the crypto industry through partnerships and
collaborations. Big tech firms such as Apple, Amazon, Google, and
Microsoft are investing in blockchain technologies to integrate them
into various services. While some companies like Apple and Meta hold
back from entering the cryptocurrency market due to regulatory hurdles,
others have been more active in exploring opportunities.

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**[balkonkraftwerke-sind-ueber-die-hausratpolice-versichert](https://www.mobiflip.de/shortnews/balkonkraftwerke-sind-ueber-die-hausratpolice-versichert/)**:

The article explains that home contents insurance policies in Germany
can cover balcony power plants without needing specialized solar energy
insurance. New policies from the German Insurance Association include
these small-scale photovoltaic systems, and existing ones may be updated
to include this coverage. Tenants should check their lease agreements
before installing such a system.

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**[Ancient redwoods recover from fire by sprouting 1000-year-old
buds](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38497624)**:

The discussion on Hacker News revolved around a science article titled
\"Ancient redwoods recover from fire by sprouting 1000-year-old buds\"
which explores how some ancient trees can survive and even thrive after
being exposed to fires. The conversation touched upon the importance of
controlled burns in forest management, as well as the role that these
practices play in maintaining biodiversity and preventing larger
wildfires.

Several users shared personal anecdotes about landowners using
prescribed burns on their property for various reasons such as reducing
fuel load, aiding in hunting, or clearing out unwanted vegetation. They
also discussed the challenges associated with getting permits for
controlled burns due to safety concerns and public perception of fires.

Some users highlighted that while these practices are beneficial for
certain types of forests, they may not be applicable across all
ecosystems. The discussion then evolved into a debate about the role of
human intervention in nature and whether it is necessary or even
appropriate to manipulate natural processes like fire to maintain
ecological balance.

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**[ancient-redwoods-recover-fire-sprouting-1000-year-old-buds](https://www.science.org/content/article/ancient-redwoods-recover-fire-sprouting-1000-year-old-buds)**:

The article discusses how ancient redwood trees recover from fire by
sprouting buds that were formed centuries ago and mobilizing energy
reserves, some of which date back nearly 60 years. These findings
suggest that the trees have the tools to cope with catastrophic fires
driven by climate change, but it is unclear whether they could withstand
regular infernos under a warmer climate regime.

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**[10-dark-patterns-in-ux-design](https://dodonut.com/blog/10-dark-patterns-in-ux-design/)**:

This article discusses the concept of \"dark patterns\" in UX design,
which refers to manipulative tactics used by companies to trick users
into performing actions that benefit the company but may not serve the
user\'s best interests. These patterns are carefully crafted to appear
during specific moments in a user interaction process and often rely on
human psychology and marketing strategies to elicit emotional responses
from users.

The article provides several examples of dark patterns, such as
confirmshaming (using emotional blackmail to persuade people), creating
fake urgency, nagging (not accepting a \"No\" for an answer), sneaking
(including secondary actions in the middle of primary ones), and
intentional misdirection (creating ambiguous outcomes with visual or
text content).

To avoid dark patterns, companies should focus on transparency, user
control, and common sense principles in their design process. By doing
so, they can build trust with users, maintain customer satisfaction, and
adhere to ethical standards while still achieving business goals. The
article concludes by emphasizing the importance of learning about dark
patterns to enhance user experiences and promote a more transparent and
ethical approach to UX design.

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**[Singing to babies is vital to help them learn language, say
scientists](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/dec/01/singing-to-babies-is-vital-to-help-them-understand-language-say-scientists)**:

This article discusses a study by scientists at the University of
Cambridge that indicates singsong speech is crucial to helping babies
learn languages. The research suggests that infants learn from rhythmic
information, such as in nursery rhymes or songs, rather than phonetic
elements represented by the alphabet. The study concludes that children
do not process phonetic information until around seven months old, and
it proposes that dyslexia and developmental language disorders might be
associated with rhythm perception issues rather than difficulties in
processing phonetic information. Researchers believe that speech rhythm
information serves as the foundation for developing a well-functioning
language system.

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**[New study confirms: Many adults opt for child-free life without
regret](https://www.psypost.org/2023/12/new-study-confirms-many-adults-opt-for-child-free-life-without-regret-214806)**:

Researchers at Michigan State University have confirmed that around one
in five adults in Michigan, or more than 1.6 million individuals,
consciously choose not to have children. This study aligns with previous
estimates and highlights the growing number of people opting for a
child-free lifestyle. Understanding why some choose this lifestyle is an
essential area of research, as it challenges traditional norms. The
study also explored factors such as interpersonal warmth toward
child-free adults compared to parents and age of decision making.
However, the research is limited to Michigan and requires further
investigation to generalize nationally.

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**[Purported earlier version of da Vinci\'s \'Mona Lisa\' wows art
lovers after going on
display](https://www.foxnews.com/world/purported-earlier-version-da-vincis-mona-lisa-wows-art-lovers-after-going-display)**:

A painting believed to be by Leonardo da Vinci, known as the \"Isleworth
Mona Lisa,\" has recently been put on public display in Turin, Italy.
The artwork is thought to depict a younger version of the famous Mona
Lisa and was acquired from England in 1913. Some experts have doubts
about its authenticity, while others believe it could be an early
version of Leonardo\'s iconic painting. The work is currently owned by
private owners who want to share it with the public.

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**[I'm a doctor living with diabetes and I learned 3 key points about
the disease and mental
health](https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/doctor-living-diabetes-learned-3-points-disease-mental-health)**:

Diabetes is a significant health issue affecting many people worldwide.
It requires continuous management and can lead to stress, fatigue, and
mental health issues such as depression. The connection between diabetes
and mental well-being is vital for individuals with the condition.
Awareness of this link needs to be increased among both medical
professionals and patients alike. This could include understanding the
impact of stress on blood sugar control, recognizing emotions
experienced by people with diabetes, and creating an environment where
they can openly discuss their feelings. Improving mental health support
for those with diabetes can lead to better overall self-care, emotional
well-being, and diabetes management.

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**[King Charles III draws attention by wearing a Greek flag tie after
London-Athens
dispute](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/king-charles-iii-draws-attention-by-wearing-a-greek-flag-tie-after-london-athens-dispute)**:

King Charles III wore a tie adorned with Greek flags to the COP28
climate summit, causing controversy amidst a diplomatic spat between the
UK government and Greece over the Parthenon Marbles. While Buckingham
Palace did not comment on the king\'s neckwear, many in Greece perceived
it as a gesture of solidarity with their cause. The tie was complemented
by a matching blue-and-white pocket handkerchief, and King Charles has
worn it before.

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**[COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the
climate and feed a rapidly growing
world](https://theconversation.com/cop28-7-food-and-agriculture-innovations-needed-to-protect-the-climate-and-feed-a-rapidly-growing-world-218414)**:

The first ever United Nations climate conference placed a strong
emphasis on food and agriculture as key elements in addressing climate
change. Over 130 countries signed a declaration committing to
incorporate sustainable practices into their national strategies. The
global food supply has become increasingly unstable due to extreme
weather events, and the agricultural sector is a significant contributor
to greenhouse gas emissions. To feed an anticipated world population of
10 billion by 2050, farmland expansion will likely lead to further
deforestation. However, innovations can help mitigate these challenges.

Innovative solutions include improving access to accurate weather
forecasts for farmers, expanding the use of microbial fertilizers to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing methane from livestock
production. Additionally, scaling up agricultural innovation through
investment in technology, insurance, digital agriculture, alternative
proteins, and rainwater harvesting can help increase resource efficiency
for farmers worldwide.

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**[How to communicate software testing needs to
C-Suites](https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-communicate-software-testing-needs-to-c-suites)**:

Test automation plays a crucial role in helping companies deliver better
software in shorter cycles, as it is widely used by businesses to ensure
quality and minimize errors. Despite this, many organizations still rely
heavily on manual testing, which can lead to issues with insufficiently
tested software being released into the market. CEOs often cite a lack
of skilled developers and inadequate timeframes as factors contributing
to this problem. However, 85% of CEOs are willing to accept software
without thorough testing, indicating a disconnect between test
automation teams and C-Suite executives.

To bridge this gap, it\'s essential for QA teams to communicate the
importance of proper software testing in terms that C-suite executives
can understand. Examples include highlighting cases of severe damage
caused by buggy software such as financial losses or even fatalities.
Additionally, using clear language, providing data and case studies to
support the use of test automation, addressing potential concerns
related to budget, familiarity with existing processes, and IT security,
and being prepared for their questions can help QA teams gain buy-in
from C-Suite executives to prioritize test automation.

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**[Chrome's next weapon in the War on Ad Blockers: Slower extension
updates](https://arstechnica.com/google/2023/12/chromes-next-weapon-in-the-war-on-ad-blockers-slower-extension-updates/)**:

The article discusses Google\'s war on ad blockers with YouTube aiming
to detect and block ad blockers and Chrome rolling out the ad
block-limiting Manifest V3 extension platform in June 2024. This arms
race has given Google a dramatic update advantage over ad blockers,
allowing them to force developers of privacy extensions to slow down and
respond less quickly to changes. The article also highlights that other
browsers like Firefox are not shutting down support for Manifest V2,
which doesn\'t have the same limitations as Manifest V3.

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**[The Great
Deshittification](https://doriantaylor.com/the-great-deshittification)**:

This article discusses the author\'s perspective on MySQL and PHP,
highlighting their drawbacks and the reasons behind their popularity in
the field of web development. The author emphasizes the need for better
solutions such as PostgresSQL or NoSQL databases to overcome the
limitations of traditional relational databases like MySQL, which have
become prevalent due to the ease of use and low barrier to entry they
offer. Moreover, the article touches upon the significance of
maintaining data integrity and proper application of database logic by
designing systems that rely less on SQL-based solutions.

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**[Modern XMPP Server --- Valhalla's Docs
documentation](https://docs.trueelena.org/self_hosting/modern_xmpp_server/index.html)**:

This article provides a guide on installing prosody, an XMPP server for
Debian systems. It outlines the packages needed, prerequisites like TLS
certificates and port configurations, and configuring various settings
in prosody.cfg.lua. The article also mentions additional modules that
can be added to enable features such as video calls, message archiving,
and file transfers.

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**[Tinnitus Linked to Hidden Undetected Auditory Nerve Damage -- A Step
Towards a
Cure](https://scitechdaily.com/tinnitus-linked-to-hidden-undetected-auditory-nerve-damage-a-step-towards-a-cure/)**:

A recent study conducted by researchers at Mass Eye and Ear has
connected tinnitus, a prevalent condition affecting over 10% of adults
worldwide, to undetected auditory nerve damage. This finding suggests
that even individuals with normal hearing test results may suffer from
this hidden hearing loss, opening up new treatment pathways focused on
nerve regeneration. The study\'s findings were published in the journal
Scientific Reports and offer a better understanding of tinnitus origins.

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**[Hanlon's
Razor](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanlon%E2%80%99s_Razor?lang=de?lang%3Dde?lang%3Dde?lang%3Dde?lang%3Dde?lang%3Dde?lang%3Dde?lang%3Dde?lang%3Dde)**:

Hanlon\'s Razor is an English saying that suggests the most likely
reason for human error is not malice but stupidity. It states, \"Never
attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by
stupidity.\" This concept serves as a reminder to avoid attributing
negative intentions when a simple lack of knowledge or understanding
could explain an event or action. Hanlon\'s Razor often helps debunk
conspiracy theories and is used in various contexts to encourage a more
balanced view of situations and events.

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**[It\'s crazy how much TfL can learn about us from our mobile data
(JamesO\'Malley) - London
Reconnections](https://www.londonreconnections.com/2023/its-crazy-how-much-tfl-can-learn-about-us-from-our-mobile-data-jamesomalley/)**:

This article highlights how EE, O2, and Vodafone sell anonymized,
aggregated data on users\' physical movements to local authorities and
other companies. Transport for London (TfL) uses this data through its
Project EDMOND. The data helps transport planners and policy makers make
decisions about where to run buses or implement Ultra-Low Emissions
Zones, for example. TfL uses aggregated data from O2 and does not have
access to personal information of individual users.

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**[Fernwärme: Verbraucherschützer finden große
Preisunterschiede](https://www.heise.de/news/Fernwaerme-Verbraucherschuetzer-finden-grosse-Preisunterschiede-9545715.html?view=print)**:

The Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (vzbv) has found significant
regional differences in heating oil prices and is urging consumers to
compare prices before making a purchase, as it believes that comparisons
are currently difficult due to lack of transparency. The vzbv observed
the heating oil market since January 2023 and discovered considerable
variations in prices across Germany\'s different regions. Private
households with detached houses, for instance, paid 27 cents per kWh in
Cologne\'s largest network during the third quarter of that year, while
those living in Halle (Saale) paid only 12 cents. The vzbv stressed that
understanding how prices are formed in the heating oil market is
difficult for consumers and they cannot change suppliers if they are
dissatisfied with prices or service. It is important to check a heating
oil provider\'s offer before deciding on a contract. Not only are prices
regionally different, but they can also develop differently regionally.
The vzbv pointed out that in a typical detached house in Erfurt\'s
network, the effective price per kWh fell from 36 cents in the first
quarter to 20 cents in the third quarter of 2023, while it rose from 13
cents to 19 cents in a Hanover network during the same period.

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**[Northernlights-live -
Landhotel](https://landhotel.is/index.php/northernlights-live/)**:

In this article, a hotel offers an opportunity for guests to witness the
Northern Lights and mountain scenery through their exclusive webcam. The
hotel encourages people from around the world to join in on this
experience by accessing the live footage of these natural wonders.
Additionally, visitors can view time-lapse videos of earlier nights\'
experiences by clicking on an arrow icon.

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**[SQLSync - Stop building
databases](https://sqlsync.dev/posts/stop-building-databases/)**:

This article discusses the need for a frontend optimized database stack
as frontend engineers often end up building data management features
similar to those found in databases. It highlights issues such as
recursive cache invalidation and how they can consume developer time and
correctness verification. The writer proposes SQLSync, a frontend
optimized database stack built on SQLite with synchronization
capabilities inspired by Git and distributed systems. This approach
provides durable caches, indexes, optimistic mutations, smart cache
invalidation, reactive queries, among other features.

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**[How China is tearing down
Islam](http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:https://ig.ft.com/china-mosques/)**:

The article highlights the significant alterations made to mosques in
China under Beijing\'s suppression of Islamic culture, which has led to
thousands of mosques being either altered or destroyed. Officials have
referred to these changes as \"renovations\" rather than modifications
that erode religious freedoms. The investigation by the Financial Times
reveals that more than 1,700 buildings bearing Islamic architecture have
had their features removed since 2018, with most of the alterations
happening in regions with high populations of ethnic groups practicing
Islam. The Chinese government states that the changes are intended to
\"modernize\" mosques and \"harmonise\" them with Chinese culture, but
critics argue that this policy targets religious freedoms and aims to
assimilate non-Chinese groups into Chinese culture.

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**["Useless Ruby sugar": Endless (one-line)
methods](https://zverok.space/blog/2023-12-01-syntax-sugar5-endless-methods.html)**:

Thank you for the summary! It sounds like Ruby\'s new one-line method
definition syntax allows for more concise code while still maintaining
readability. However, there are some potential issues with non-obvious
parsing priorities and possible confusion between values and methods.
Overall, this change seems to provide both benefits and challenges, but
it will be interesting to see how Ruby programmers adapt their code
writing practices in response to this syntax update.

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**[Do we live in a giant void? That could solve the puzzle of the
universe\'s expansion, research
suggests](https://phys.org/news/2023-12-giant-void-puzzle-universe-expansion.html)**:

The universe\'s expansion rate is one of cosmology\'s biggest mysteries,
with recent challenges to Hubble\'s constant creating a tension between
predictions and observations. A new study suggests that we might live in
a giant void within space, which could inflate local measurements due to
matter outflows from the void. This scenario may explain the
discrepancies between predicted and observed expansion rates. By
tweaking the laws of gravity through Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND),
the study presents an alternative explanation for the Hubble tension
that matches recent observations.

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**[A bride to be discovers a reality bending mistake in Apple\'s
computational
photography](https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/11/30/a-bride-to-be-discovers-a-reality-bending-mistake-in-apples-computational-photography)**:

A U.K. woman, Tessa Coates, was photographed standing in a mirror where
her reflections didn\'t match, not due to a glitch in the Matrix but an
iPhone computational photography mistake. When she was trying on wedding
dresses, three different poses of her were captured in an instant as she
moved, resulting in three versions of her in the photo. This is because
Apple\'s algorithm treats mirrors as separate people and captures
multiple images. The phenomenon can be replicated on other smartphones
with computational photography limitations.

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**[Social Cooling - big data\'s unintended side
effect](https://www.socialcooling.com/)**:

This article discusses the concept of \"social cooling,\" where people
change their behavior when they feel like they are being watched by Big
Data systems that collect and analyze personal information. The chilling
effects of these systems could potentially limit individual freedom,
including free speech and risk-taking behavior over time. Examples
provided in the article demonstrate how this data can be used to
discriminate or manipulate individuals in various aspects of their
lives. The article also highlights potential negative consequences such
as a culture of conformity, increased social rigidity, and the impact on
creativity and evolution in society.

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**[Nearly 100,000 Gaza buildings may be damaged, satellite images
show](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67565872)**:

According to satellite images commissioned by BBC, widespread
destruction is seen across Gaza with nearly 98,000 buildings potentially
suffering damage. Northern Gaza was the primary focus of Israeli
offensive and bore the brunt of the devastation. Drone footage and
verified video show entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble due to
Israeli air strikes and on-the-ground fighting. Satellite data maps
reveal that nearly 98,000 buildings across the whole Gaza Strip may have
sustained damage, mostly in the north. Israel targets Hamas commanders
and fighters, accusing the group of embedding itself in civilian areas.

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**[Marker](https://github.com/VikParuchuri/marker)**:

Marker is a tool that converts PDF, EPUB, and MOBI files into markdown
format. This software offers faster speed (10x faster than nougat),
better accuracy on most documents, and lower hallucination risk compared
to other text extraction methods. It supports various types of PDF
files, including those designed for books and scientific papers.
Additionally, it can detect page layouts and clean and format each block
in the document, making it suitable for a wide range of purposes.

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**[How to pick more beautiful colors for your data visualizations -
Datawrapper Blog](https://blog.datawrapper.de/beautifulcolors/)**:

Choosing good colors for charts can be challenging, but this article
provides some guidance to help make the process easier. It emphasizes
broadening your understanding of colors and learning from others\' work,
using saturation and lightness to make hues work together, making warm
colors and blue stand out, avoiding pure colors, avoiding bright,
saturated colors, combining colors with different lightness, and
choosing a desaturated background. These tips can help improve the
overall visual appeal of charts and make the data easier for viewers to
understand.

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**[Code is run more than
read](https://olano.dev/2023-11-30-code-is-run-more-than-read/)**:

The article emphasizes the importance of considering users, developers,
and maintainers while developing software. It suggests that code should
be kept simple and maintainable to ensure long-term readability and
reliability. By understanding the entire software development cycle,
including production and operations, developers can create better
software experiences for users. Additionally, balancing business
requirements with user needs is crucial to create successful software
products.

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**[Proposal on implementing permanent time zones in the European
Union](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38476001)**:

This discussion thread mainly revolves around various users sharing
their opinions, experiences, and comments on a certain topic or subject.
However, the summary is not provided due to lack of context and specific
subject discussed in this conversation.

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**[Proposal on implementing permanent time zones in the EU ---
BTUI](https://timeuse.barcelona/projects/permanent-time-zones-eu/)**:

The Barcelona Declaration on Time Policies working group has agreed on a
plan to end clock changes and implement permanent time zones closer to
solar time (natural time) in Europe. The proposal recommends specific
time zones for EU member states and suggests a transition period of 1-2
steps depending on the country. Political considerations will need to be
taken into account, especially for territories with different time
zones.

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**[The Weirdest Bug I've Seen
Yet](https://engineering.gusto.com/the-weirdest-bug-ive-seen-yet/)**:

The article explains a situation where a seemingly unrelated Chrome
crash was investigated by the author and their team to find out that it
was caused by an animated GIF in one of Gusto\'s internal software
pages. With persistence and collaboration, they were able to solve the
issue.

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**[Visual Anagrams](https://dangeng.github.io/visual_anagrams/)**:

Visual Anagrams is a paper presented by Daniel Geng, Inbum Park, and
Andrew Owens from the University of Michigan. The article discusses a
simple zero-shot method to generate multi-view optical illusions using
pretrained diffusion models. These optical illusions transform images
that appear as one thing but change their appearance or identity when
manipulated. The method supports various transformations, such as
rotations, flips, color inversions, skews, jigsaw rearrangements, and
random permutations. The process involves using an off-the-shelf
diffusion model to estimate noise in different views or transformations
of images and aligning the noise estimates by applying inverse view
functions. The method requires that the view function is linear and
statistically consistent with standard normal distribution assumptions.
This research builds upon previous works like Diffusion Illusions and
Colab notebooks, improving the quality, range of transformations, and
theoretical analysis.

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**[Schufa prüft Gehaltsabrechnung - dafür besserer
Score?](https://www.teltarif.de/schufa-besserer-kreditwuerdigkeits-score-mehr-daten/news/93851.html)**:

Schufa, a German credit reporting agency, plans to collect more positive
data from customers\' bank accounts and pay slips in order to improve
their creditworthiness score. The agency believes that this will enable
more participation among consumers and create more opportunities for
them by storing positive data longer than the current regulations allow.
Consumers can also provide new, positive information that Schufa does
not currently have knowledge of. This creditworthiness score is
important for private individuals and helps banks, mail-order companies,
mobile phone operators, or energy providers to assess their customers\'
creditworthiness by checking with credit agencies like the Schufa. The
score is calculated based on financial data obtained from around 10,000
contract partners of the company, such as opening a bank account,
issuing a credit card, or concluding a loan agreement.

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**[How to Ripen and Store
Avocados](https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-ripen-avocados-7377071)**:

Avocados have a unique ripening process where they do not ripen on the
tree but instead begin their ripening journey when picked. This poses
challenges for commercial avocado growers who want to delay this process
for longer shelf life, while home cooks often prefer speeding up the
process. To help with these issues, understanding ways to moderate the
ripening rate and how to store and handle ripe avocados can be
beneficial.

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**[Life lessons from a 44 year
old.](https://www.anniemacmanus.com//articles/life-lessons-from-a-44-year-old)**:

This article discusses various life lessons and perspectives,
emphasizing the importance of focusing on personal well-being, mental
health, relationships, and prioritizing meaningful experiences over
social media and material possessions. Among the points made are:
valuing exercise for strength rather than weight loss, acknowledging the
impact of relationships on emotions, appreciating small joys in daily
life, allowing friendships to evolve naturally, recognizing when to walk
away from harmful situations, maintaining curiosity and engagement with
kids, being present and undividedly attentive with loved ones, and
disconnecting from smartphones for a more meaningful life.

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**[XREAL Air Sehstärke-Linsen
Einsätze](https://vroptiker.de/sehstaerke-linsen-einsaetze/nreal-air)**:

The article provides installation instructions for a VR/AR headset that
doesn\'t include the glasses in the package, allowing for a more
comfortable and immersive gaming experience without the need for bulky
glasses. It also mentions that there is no need to send back your XREAL
Air for this purpose as pre-cut lenses are provided. The article also
mentions potential customs fees and taxes for international shipments
which will be collected upon arrival at the destination.

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**[On Pneumatic
Tires.](https://www.scopeofwork.net/on-pneumatic-tires/)**:

The pneumatic tire has played a crucial role in modern transportation,
as vehicles equipped with such tires carry twice as much freight
compared to those without them. Invented around fifteen years before the
velocipede, the first pneumatic tire was a result of the vulcanization
process by Charles Goodyear. Robert Thomson\'s \"aerial wheel\" in 1846
described it as an \"elastic bearing,\" which provided comfort to
passengers and decreased vehicle drag by 68%. Despite its potential,
pneumatic tires did not see widespread use until John Boyd Dunlop
reinvented them in 1888. Today, pneumatic tires consume three-quarters
of global natural rubber production and are essential for various
transportation modes such as bicycles, automobiles, and e-scooters.

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**[BLUFFS: Bluetooth Forward and Future Secrecy Attacks and Defenses \|
Daniele
Antonioli](https://francozappa.github.io/post/2023/bluffs-ccs23/)**:

The article discusses issues related to breaking and fixing the
Bluetooth standard, focusing on vulnerabilities such as CVE-2023-24023.
The author, Daniele Antonioli, a Research Assistant Professor in
cyber-physical and wireless system security, emphasizes the need for
further research and development in this area to ensure the safety and
security of Bluetooth technology.

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**[The Red State Brain Drain Isn't Coming. It's Happening Right
Now.](https://newrepublic.com/article/176854/republican-red-states-brain-drain)**:

The article discusses how the increasing political climate in red states
is pushing young professionals, particularly doctors, to move to more
liberal areas such as Washington D.C., New York, and California. The
factors leading to this migration include restrictive abortion laws,
transgender healthcare limitations, tenure restrictions, and book
banning in schools and universities. This \"Red State Brain Drain\" is
causing states like Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Idaho to lose skilled
professionals, negatively impacting their economies and access to
quality healthcare services. The article highlights the stories of Kate
Arnold, Caroline Flint, Tyler Hallstedt, and others who have decided to
leave red states for greener pastures. This trend could potentially
further divide the country along political lines and create a two-tiered
system where more liberal states thrive while less progressive states
struggle.

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**[Rust std fs slower than Python!? No, it\'s
hardware!](https://xuanwo.io/2023/04-rust-std-fs-slower-than-python/)**:

Thank you for sharing your experience and findings. It\'s fascinating
how deep you went into the investigation, from the opendal binding
issue, OpenDAL FS service, Rust std::fs, mmap syscall, memory
allocators, to AMD CPU bugs.

I believe it is important to note that while it might be beneficial for
Rust developers to switch to jemallocator (or other efficient
allocators) in the future, it would not necessarily resolve this
specific issue on AMD CPUs that use FSRM. Other languages might also
experience performance degradation due to similar architectural
optimizations. In such cases, it\'s best to wait for CPU vendors to fix
these issues (if they can be classified as bugs) or provide a flag to
disable the feature in question.

As for OpenDAL, implementing the Python binding in Rust with an FFI or
C++ interface might help improve performance on both AMD and non-AMD
architectures while avoiding any potential pitfalls associated with rust
std::fs.

Additionally, it would be interesting to investigate if there\'s a way
to detect whether the FSRM is active on the system and then enable or
disable specific memory access optimizations accordingly (similar to the
mprotect() function in Linux).

Overall, your journey has shed light on some intriguing aspects of
systems programming and memory management. It demonstrates the
importance of understanding hardware-software interactions and how they
can affect performance.

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**[Guide to Tolkien\'s Letters: Letters written by J.R.R.
Tolkien](https://www.tolkienguide.com/guide/letters/)**:

The article discusses various Tolkien-related topics, including the
Witch King and Saruman, with several users replying to comments.
Additionally, it mentions a listing of interesting collectibles related
to J.R.R. Tolkien, an upcoming auction at Sotheby\'s, and a 2024
calendar titled \"Beyond Bree.\" The article also includes discussion
about Letter #450 from J.R.R. Tolkien to the Royal Insurance Co., as
well as upcoming books in the Tolkien Studies series.

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**[So berechnet sich die Mindestleistung beim
Lademanagement](https://www.golem.de/news/wallboxen-und-waermepumpen-so-soll-die-zwangsregelung-im-stromnetz-funktionieren-2311-179835-2.html)**:

The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has revised its
guidelines, which will now no longer differentiate between controllable
consumers and controllable grid connections. Instead, the distinction is
made whether consumers can be directly controlled or are connected
through an energy management system (EMS). The initially planned drastic
reduction to 5 kW per network connection is therefore no longer
applicable. This is important for charging systems in multi-family
homes.

The minimum power is now calculated using formulas that differentiate
between heat pumps and air conditioners on one side, and wallboxes and
battery storage devices on the other. Different simultaneity factors
must be taken into account depending on the number of consumers. The
factor is smaller if there are more consumers.

For example: In a car park, 10 wallboxes should operate at 11 kW via an
energy management system. The minimum power required is then calculated
using the formula: \"P = 4.2 kW + (number of wallboxes x synchronization
factor 0.45 x 4.2 kW\". This results in a minimum power requirement of
21.21 kW, which the network operator must provide.

If the 10 wallboxes were to be connected separately without an EMS, the
network operator would have to guarantee a total minimum power of 42 kW.
Diminishing only as an ultima ratio: However, when can the power be
reduced at all? According to paragraph 4 of Annex 1, the network
operator is \"entitled and obliged\" to reduce power in cases of threats
to electrical safety or grid integrity due to overload of operating
equipment in a network area. This reduction must be suitable and
objectively necessary to prevent the threat or danger.

There is no time limitation on this reduction, as stated in the
decision: \"From its nature as an ultima ratio-tool (...), it follows
that energy-management-systems (EMS) can be deployed as long as their
preconditions exist. As long as this situation continues, there is a
justification for using it.\" The Federal Network Agency also states:
\"Absolute upper limits for the allowed duration of an individual
control measure or an absolute number of intervention measures, as
occasionally demanded by consultation participants, must be rejected in
view of the nature of the network-oriented steering as ultima ratio
tool\".

Preventive reduction only two hours a day: An electric car owner thus
has no guarantee that the power will only be reduced for a few hours at
night. However, the network operator must have the ability to perform a
so-called net status determination beforehand. Real-time status data
from at least 15 percent of the connections in the network area or,
alternatively, from at least 7 percent of all connection points and
additional data on net conditions collected at transformer stations are
required.

If this is not the case, the operator can discretionarily reduce power
until the end of 2028 as a preventive measure. For example, during
periods of peak demand in the evening hours. Such preventive reduction
may only occur for two hours daily.

Network fees are reduced: In return, network operators must reduce the
connection fees for such connections. This can be either per consumer or
as a percentage of consumption, as stated in the relevant decision
(PDF). The flat fee reduction amounts to €80 annually \"plus an
individual stabilization surcharge\". According to estimates by the
Federal Network Agency, this may range between 110 and 190 euros per
year.

If a home charges 2.5,000 kWh of electricity each year for an EV, the
additional network fees are expected to be reduced by 50-95 percent. The
reduced work price for the throttled connection should cost 40 percent
of the agreed tariff. According to the FAQ of the Federal Network
Agency, this option can be combined with the exemption from the metering
fee for heating oil and is expected to \"more frequently make sense in
the field of e-mobility\". From April 2025 onwards, network operators
must offer time-variable network fees as an optional alternative to the
flat rate discount. Several time windows with three price levels of the
geographically applicable network fees \[high tariff (HT)/low tariff
(NT)/standard tariff (ST)\] will be set annually and must be settled in
at least two quarters of a year. It is important to distinguish between
the network fee and the actual electricity price, which the customer
negotiates

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**[Neue Angriffstechnik: Eingriff in verschlüsselte
Bluetooth-Verbindungen
möglich](https://www.golem.de/news/neue-angriffstechnik-eingriff-in-verschluesselte-bluetooth-verbindungen-moeglich-2311-179862.html)**:

A new attack technique called Bluffs (Bluetooth Forward and Future
Secrecy) threatens potentially billions of Bluetooth-enabled devices,
including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other gadgets. Daniele
Antonioli, a security researcher from Eurecom, recently presented six
new attack techniques on Bluetooth connections and grouped them under
the name Bluffs. These techniques allow for man-in-the-middle (MitM)
attacks as well as impersonation of other devices\' identities,
compromising the privacy of Bluetooth sessions. The basis for Bluffs
lies in two previously unknown and architectural vulnerabilities in the
Bluetooth standard, registered as CVE-2023-24023. Affected devices
include Bluetooth BR/EDR devices with support for Secure Simple Pairing
and Secure Connections Pairing according to the Bluetooth Core
Specification versions 4.2 through 5.4, potentially impacting many
popular brands\' devices. The researcher tested six different attack
techniques on 18 different end-devices with various Bluetooth versions,
including smartphones, laptops, speakers, and headsets from Apple,
Google, Microsoft, Logitech, Xiaomi, Dell, Bose, and more. All of the
tested devices were vulnerable to at least three of the tested Bluffs
attacks, with a man-in-the-middle attack being successful on all
devices. A toolkit demonstrating the effectiveness of Bluffs is
available on Github. The Bluetooth SIG has advised developers to avoid
using short key lengths below seven octets and suggests that
implementations should always rely on Security Mode 4 Level 4 for
continuous protection.

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**[Architecture
Antipatterns](https://architecture-antipatterns.tech/)**:

The article discusses common architecture antipatterns, providing
guidance on how to avoid them and overcome design pitfalls. It presents
valuable insights, practical advice, and real-world examples for
improving software architectures and enhancing existing ones.

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**[freetar - an alternative frontend for
ultimate-guitar.com](https://github.com/kmille/freetar)**:

This article introduces an alternative to Invidious, specifically for
Ultimate Guitar, called FreeTar (<https://freetar.androidloves.me>). It
offers ad-free and simple design features while searching for tabs,
saving favorite chords as favs, dark mode, auto scroll, and future
improvements such as showing chords and enhancing UX on mobile devices.
To use it, users need to install poetry and run the FreeTar command,
then visit the specified URL in a browser.

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**[He thought tending bar sounded like fun. Then the entire kitchen
staff quit on Christmas
Eve.](https://jasonstanford.substack.com/p/he-thought-tending-bar-sounded-like)**:

Bill McCamley, a former labor secretary in New Mexico, experienced the
workforce first-hand while working at a local movie theater. He observed
that workers are leaving jobs due to low wages, lack of benefits, and
inflexible schedules. McCamley suggests that employers need to provide
better compensation, benefits, and flexibility to attract and retain
employees.

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**[Auch der Verwaltungsbeirat ist Verantwortlicher im Sinne der
DSGVO](https://www.lewento.de/mediathek/beitraege/auch-der-verwaltungsbeirat-ist-verantwortlicher-im-sinne-der-dsgvo#)**:

In der Fachliteratur besteht eine weitgehende Übereinstimmung darüber,
dass der Verwalter einer Immobilie als verantwortlicher im Sinne von
Artikel 4 Absatz 7 der Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) angesehen
werden sollte. Dies gilt sowohl für den Wohnungseigentums-Verwalter als
auch für Mieter- und Sonderberechtigungsverwalter. Der Grund dafür liegt
darin, dass der Verwalter eine Reihe von gesetzlichen und vertraglichen
Pflichten erfüllen muss, die es ebenfalls mit sich bringen, dass der
Verwalter eigene Entscheidungen hinsichtlich der Datenverarbeitung
trifft. In der Fachliteratur ist bisher noch nicht geklärt, welche
Position der Verwaltungsbeirat nach der DSGVO hat.

Nach gesetzlicher Definition ist der Verantwortliche im Sinne von
Artikel 4 Absatz 7 der DSGVO derjenige, der über die Zwecke und Mittel
der Datenverarbeitung entscheidet. Der Verantwortliche ist daher der
Entscheidungsträger darüber, ob, also zu welchen Zwecken und auf welche
Weise die Datenerfassung erfolgt. Dem Verwaltungsbeirat obliegen nun
durch die Reform des Wohnungseigentumsgesetzes (WEG) ab dem 1. Dezember
2020 erheblich stärkere Kompetenzen: Er hat nicht nur die Funktion, den
Verwalter bei seiner Arbeit zu unterstützen, sondern ist auch
verantwortlich für dessen Überwachung (nach Absatz 2 Satz 1 WEG) und
muss im Fall von Datenschutzverletzungen gemäß Artikel 33 und 34 DSGVO
melden.

Im Falle der Datenverarbeitung hat der Verwaltungsbeirat aufgrund seiner
Funktion als Vertreter der Gemeinschaft gegenüber dem Verwalter auch die
Entscheidungskompetenz über die Art und Weise der Datenverarbeitung.
Diese Funktionen ergeben, dass der Verwaltungsbeirat als
Verantwortlicher im Sinne der DSGVO gilt.

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**[American workers are \'unhappier at work\' than they have been in
years as inflation, remote work take its
toll](https://www.foxnews.com/media/american-workers-unhappier-work-they-have-been-years-inflation-remote-work-take-toll)**:

According to The Wall Street Journal, US workers are the most unhappy
they\'ve been in years despite increased wages, more paid time off, and
greater control over their work location. This is primarily due to
factors such as inflation, work-life balance issues, remote work, and
micromanaging returning to in-office requirements. A Gallup report from
2023 found that the number of disengaged workers is on the rise, with
job satisfaction scores reaching their lowest point since early 2020.
Companies are trying to improve employee happiness through increased
spending on benefits, but these efforts have not led to happier
employees.

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**[Cheap cars, supersonic jets and floating power plants: Undercover in
Saudi Arabia's secretive program to keep the world burning oil -- Centre
for Climate
Reporting](https://climate-reporting.org/undercover-saudi-arabia-keep-burning-oil/)**:

Saudi Arabia\'s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has overseen a global
investment program aimed at countering efforts to reduce demand for oil
and tackle climate change. This investigation by the Centre for Climate
Reporting reveals that, in private, Saudi Arabia is seeking to ensure
emerging economies across Africa and Asia become more dependent on oil,
rather than less. The Oil Demand Sustainability Program (OSP) involves
dozens of projects aimed at embedding a high-carbon, fossil
fuel-dependent development model in countries across Africa and Asia,
such as driving an increase in gasoline and diesel-fuelled vehicles and
boosting jet fuel sales via increased air travel. The Saudi Arabian
energy ministry did not respond to a request for comment.

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