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blogpost: true
date: 13.5.2024
author: Tobias
location: Stuttgart
category: links, 2024
tags: links, 2024
language: Deutsch
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# Links für 2024 KW 19

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

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**[The loneliness
epidemic](https://arnabg.substack.com/p/the-loneliness-epidemic)**:

The rise of TikTok has led to a shift in the way content is consumed
online, creating an environment where users feel isolated from their
favorite creators. This can be attributed to the increasing focus on
maximizing time spent on platforms, which has caused them to adopt
broadcasting media models similar to those used by traditional outlets
like BBC. As social networks continue to evolve, it\'s crucial to
address the loneliness epidemic that is affecting today\'s youth and
find ways to restore the bi-directional bond between storytellers and
consumers. The upcoming AI revolution may provide solutions for some of
these issues by elevating friends\' stories using AI, ultimately
reconnecting users with more meaningful content.

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**[Test Failures Should Be
Actionable](https://testing.googleblog.com/2024/05/test-failures-should-be-actionable.html?m=1)**:

This article emphasizes the importance of making unit test failures
actionable. Test failures should provide enough information to quickly
identify and fix the issue without needing additional context or
rerunning tests. Effective use of unit testing frameworks, assertion
libraries, and precise expressions of invariants can help create more
informative and less brittle tests. Additionally, narrow assertions in
unit tests, descriptive test names, and keeping cause and effect clear
contribute to making test failures actionable.

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**[ce5ljpnggp4o](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce5ljpnggp4o)**:

**TODO**

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**[Full Disclosure: Microsoft PlayReady - complete client identity
compromise](https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/5)**:

The article discusses two attack scenarios developed by Security
Explorations, which enable the extraction of private ECC keys used by a
PlayReady client on Windows for communication with license servers and
identity purposes. These keys can be misused to mimic a PlayReady client
outside the Protected Media Path environment. It suggests that PlayReady
content protection implemented in software on the client side has little
chance of survival, as it is likely to be reverse-engineered and
compromised. The article emphasizes the responsibility of vendors to
constantly increase security measures through technological means.

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**[Tracking Illicit Brazilian Beef from the Amazon to Your
Burger](https://e360.yale.edu/features/marcel-gomes-interview)**:

Marcel Gomes, an investigative journalist, has revealed the depths of
JBS, the world\'s largest meat processing and packing company, as a
result of his probe into the supply chain. By mapping complex cattle
farms responsible for illegal deforestation in the Amazon, Gomes
discovered that six of Europe\'s biggest retail chains halted purchases
of JBS beef due to environmental concerns. However, he found tainted
beef on store shelves when he traveled to San Francisco to collect his
Goldman Environment Prize. Gomes hopes that by monitoring supply chains
more closely, companies such as JBS can operate in a sustainable manner.

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**[Grundsatzprogramm: CDU will DSGVO-Vorgabe zur Datenminimierung in
Rente
schicken](https://www.heise.de/news/DSGVO-CDU-will-Vorgabe-zur-Datenminimierung-streichen-9712988.html?view=print)**:

The CDU, a political party in Germany, wants to rethink data protection
and prioritize \"data sovereignty\" and \"data care\" over the principle
of data minimization. They argue that individuals must have control over
when, where, and how their data is collected and used. This includes
reforming the existing Data Protection Act (DSGVO) and creating a
centralized German data protection authority. The CDU also emphasizes
the importance of cybersecurity, calling for better protection against
cyber attacks and the use of intelligent video surveillance technology
in public spaces. Additionally, they advocate for measures to combat
deepfakes and disinformation campaigns through active countermeasures.

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**[Learn and Test DMARC](https://www.dmarctester.com/)**:

This article discusses the use of a DMARC tester to analyze email server
validation of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC settings. It encourages readers to
take a DMARC quiz to improve their understanding of the topic and
suggests utilizing the DMARC tester to examine email headers. The
article also promotes visiting the site from a desktop for a full visual
explanation of how DMARC works.

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**[Stack Overflow users deleting answers after OpenAI
partnership](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40302792)**:

The article discusses the recent partnership between Stack Overflow and
OpenAI, where OpenAI will use Stack Overflow\'s vast knowledge platform
to enhance its AI models. However, some users are deleting their content
in protest against this decision, arguing that it is being used for
profit without their consent. Stack Overflow has responded by preventing
such mass deletions and suspending accounts involved. The author
suggests that the partnership can provide benefits to both parties but
acknowledges the concerns of users who feel exploited.

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**[Shell sold millions of carbon credits for carbon that was never
captured, report finds \| CBC
News](https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/shell-greenpeace-quest-1.7196792)**:

Greenpeace Canada has accused Shell of selling millions of carbon
credits for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions that never happened,
allowing the company to profit from its Quest plant carbon capture and
storage project in Alberta. Between 2015 and 2021, Shell was awarded two
tonnes\' worth of emissions reduction credits for each tonne it actually
captured and stored underground at its Quest facility. Greenpeace
alleges that Shell sold 5.7 million \"phantom\" credits through the
Alberta carbon market, making over \$200m in profit. Critics argue that
this amounts to a hidden subsidy within the program.

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**[Who Really Has Brain
Worms?](https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/05/robert-kennedy-brain-worms-neurocysticercosis/678331/)**:

In 2012, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mentioned in a deposition that he had
experienced \"a worm that got into my brain and ate a portion of it and
then died.\" This description could refer to several parasitic
conditions, with neurocysticercosis (NCC) being the most likely
candidate. NCC is caused by the larvae of the pork tapeworm Taenia
solium that enter the brain after people are exposed to contaminated
feces. The infection can lead to inflammation, swelling, and tissue
destruction but can be easily prevented with good hand hygiene practices
and diagnosed using CT scans. While not common in the US, NCC is more
prevalent in Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia, and India.

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**[The One Where I Lie To The
CTO](https://grumpyolddev.com/post/the-one-where-i-lie-to-the-cto/)**:

This article tells the story of an individual who worked on a big
project for a Fortune 500 company, where the CTO outsourced a key part
of it to a large tech services firm with poor track records. Despite
everyone\'s doubts about the decision, they proceeded with the project,
which led to several challenges and delays. The team managed to replace
the vendor\'s product in just two months while keeping it hidden from
both the clients and the original technology partner. The author
explains how they lied to their CTO during this period but eventually
achieved a successful launch despite the obstacles.

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**[🇪🇺 European Accelerationism -
eu/acc](https://www.santiago-martins.com/european-accelerationism-eu-acc.html)**:

The article discusses European doomerism and argues that while some
criticism is valid, Europe\'s strengths are often overlooked. It
highlights various areas where Europe excels, such as its strong
economy, AI research, high rates of entrepreneurship, and tax
competitiveness. The author suggests several policy proposals to
accelerate European potential, including common markets for defense
procurement, capital, and electricity; standardization across the EU;
digital sandboxes; and establishing a European Advanced Research Agency.
These measures aim to bolster innovation, growth, and competitiveness in
Europe.

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**[Rule of Thumb: Anything that looks fancy is not worth you
time](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40298795)**:

The article discusses the issue with SEO-focused content on recipe
websites, where sites provide large amounts of narrative text before the
actual recipe in order to increase their search engine ranking. Users
express frustration with these tactics and suggest that simplifying
website design would be more beneficial for user experience.

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**[EV batteries could last much longer thanks to new capacitor with
19-times energy density that scientists created
by...](https://www.livescience.com/technology/electronics/ev-batteries-could-last-much-longer-thanks-to-new-capacitor-with-19-times-power-density-that-scientists-created-by-mistake)**:

A new material structure developed by scientists could revolutionize
energy storage by enabling capacitors in electric vehicles or devices to
store energy for much longer. The researchers have created capacitors
from \"heterostructures\" with a novel property that reduces the speed
at which energy dissipates without affecting their ability to charge
quickly. This discovery could lead to better battery life across
consumer devices, such as laptops and smartphones, as well as more
flexibility in grid-scale energy storage. The scientists found that by
accidentally creating a tiny gap in the core of the capacitors, they
could increase the relaxation time, allowing them to retain energy more
effectively over longer periods than current batteries.

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**[Consistency Large Language Models: A Family of Efficient Parallel
Decoders](https://hao-ai-lab.github.io/blogs/cllm/)**:

This article introduces Consistency Large Language Models (CLLMs), a new
family of parallel decoders capable of reducing inference latency by
efficiently decoding an n-token sequence per inference step. It
demonstrates that pretrained LLMs can be taught to operate as efficient
parallel decoders and trained to perform parallel decoding by mapping
any randomly initialized n-token sequence to the same result yielded by
autoregressive (AR) decoding in as few steps as possible. CLLMs are
shown to achieve \$2.4\\times\$ to \$3.4\\times\$ improvements in
generation speed, in par with or even better than other fast inference
techniques like Medusa2 and Eagle, yet requiring no additional memory
cost to accommodate auxiliary model components at inference time.

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**[library-librarians-e-books-license-policies](https://www.axios.com/2024/05/06/library-librarians-e-books-license-policies)**:

**TODO**

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**[Development notes from xkcd\'s
\"Machine\"](https://chromakode.com/post/xkcd-machine/)**:

In April 2022, xkcd released Machine, their 15th annual April Fools
project. It is a giant Rube Goldberg machine builder similar to the
classic Incredible Machine games, created by individual xkcd readers.
The development process took three weeks and involved the largest group
of contributors for an xkcd project so far. This project explored the
challenges of user-generated content in interactive comics and how
players can create subdivisions within a larger machine without
communicating directly. The game\'s design focused on player
expressiveness, robustness, and having machines reach steady state
within 30 seconds. Overall, Machine is a collaborative effort that
showcases the creativity of its contributors and the potential for
interactive comics to engage audiences in new ways.

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**[Beautiful ugly
websites](https://productidentity.co/p/beautiful-ugly-websites)**:

The article discusses how designers often focus on visual aesthetics
while prioritizing function over form. It highlights the importance of
finding a balance between form and function, and how beauty can be
subjective in the world of graphic design. The author shares their
personal journey in re-evaluating what makes good design and
appreciating the concept of \"beautiful ugly websites.\" They argue that
while form should serve a purpose, it shouldn\'t always follow function
strictly, and that there is room for creativity and exploration within
design.

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**[I used resume spammers to apply for 120 jobs. Chaos
ensued.](https://www.businessinsider.com/job-applications-hiring-ai-bots-spam-resume-cover-letter-2024-3)**:

Job application bots have become increasingly popular in today\'s
competitive job market, with some services like LazyApply allowing users
to send up to 750 applications per day. However, these bots can also
result in errors and misinformation on applications, potentially
damaging a candidate\'s chances of being hired. Despite their
convenience, the human oversight needed for job application bots may not
be worth the risk, as personal connections and networking still play a
significant role in landing jobs.

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**[No title found](https://fouronnes.github.io/cppiceberg/)**:

The article discusses various issues and misunderstandings in the C++
programming language, including: 1. Inline does not mean inline 2.
&ltiosfwd\> 3. C++ is not a superset of C 4. Spaceship operator,
digraphs, else if is a lie, vector&ltbool\> is broken, unary minus with
unsigned operand, analog integer literals, templates, Turing
completeness, zapcc compiler, std::move does not move, std::remove does
not remove, the strange details of std::string, iostream was a mistake,
rvalue references are lvalues, function try blocks, shared_ptr is an
anti-pattern, initialization matrix, the for loop is broken, constexpr
does not mean what you think it means, const std::string bitand,
templates are obfuscated Haskell, the grand error explosion competition,
operator,() herbceptions, std::optional is a monad, C++0x is a
hexadecimal name, heap and stack don\'t exist, hello world has a bug,
C++ disproves Fermat\'s last theorem, C++0x concepts were Rust traits,
godbolt is a real person.

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**[Compilers and Termination Revisited -- Embedded in
Academia](https://blog.regehr.org/archives/161)**:

The article discusses the behavior of C compilers, specifically how they
treat non-terminating executions in code. It explains that some
compilers generate terminating object code for non-terminating programs
at the level of the abstract machine, which can lead to unexpected
results. The author argues that the C standard is flawed and should be
more specific about whether this behavior is permitted or not.

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**[Bugs in Hello
World](https://blog.sunfishcode.online/bugs-in-hello-world/)**:

The article discusses the presence of bugs in \"hello world\" programs,
which are often considered to be bug-free due to their simplicity. It
highlights that even in languages such as C, Python, and Java, there can
still be bugs in these basic programs. The article also points out that
detecting and reporting I/O errors is essential for real-world
programming, as files can run out of space in the same way that standard
output can.

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**[Blocked](https://old.reddit.com/r/emacs/comments/1ck8w2g/my_husband_has_become_a_vim_peasant_please_advise/)**:

The article discusses that the user\'s request has been blocked due to a
network policy, and suggests logging in or creating an account to regain
access. For script or application users, they should register with
developer credentials and ensure their User-Agent is unique and
descriptive. If still blocked, users can file a ticket to discuss easier
ways to obtain data or address incorrect blocking. Include the IP
address (185.232.69.199) and Reddit account when contacting support.

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**[Novel attack against virtually all VPN apps neuters their entire
purpose](https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/novel-attack-against-virtually-all-vpn-apps-neuters-their-entire-purpose/)**:

Researchers have developed an attack called TunnelVision that targets
nearly all virtual private network (VPN) applications, forcing them to
send and receive some or all traffic outside of the encrypted tunnel
designed for protection against snooping and tampering. The researchers
believe that the attack affects all VPN applications when connected to a
hostile network, with no ways to prevent such attacks except when the
user\'s VPN runs on Linux or Android. TunnelVision negates the purpose
of VPNs, which is to encapsulate incoming and outgoing Internet traffic
in an encrypted tunnel and cloak the user\'s IP address. The attack
works by manipulating a DHCP server that allocates IP addresses to
devices trying to connect to the local network.

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**[The greatest resume I\'ve ever
seen](https://newsletter.goodtechthings.com/p/the-greatest-resume-ive-ever-seen)**:

This article tells the inspiring story of Daniel Singletary, a plumber
who wanted to make a career change into IT. He took up the Cloud Resume
Challenge, which involved learning various technical skills and hosting
his resume in the cloud. Despite having no professional IT experience,
he managed to complete the challenge and landed a job as a cloud DevOps
engineer. The article emphasizes that Daniel\'s success came from his
hard work, perseverance, and existing trade skills which he used to
adapt quickly to new technologies.

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**[Microsoft Closes Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush
Developer Tango Gameworks, and More in Devastating Cuts at Bethesda -
IGN](https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-closes-redfall-developer-arkane-austin-hifi-rush-developer-tango-gameworks-and-more-in-devastating-cuts-at-bethesda)**:

Microsoft has closed several Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin
(Redfall maker), Tango Gameworks (The Evil Within developer), and Alpha
Dog Studios (Mighty Doom). Roundhouse Games will be absorbed by ZeniMax
Online Studios. Significant layoffs are expected but the exact number of
staff members affected has not been disclosed. Microsoft cited a
\"reprioritization of titles and resources\" as the reason behind these
cuts, prioritizing high-impact titles and investing in Bethesda\'s
portfolio of blockbuster games.

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**[Use Rails · Applied
Cartography](https://jmduke.com/posts/microblog/rails/)**:

The author suggests that when choosing a software stack for building
SaaS applications, one should use what they are familiar with. Rails is
an ideal choice due to its popularity and robust ecosystem. However, the
author acknowledges that experience in other languages like PHP or
Python may be just as valuable. Ultimately, the success of a business
depends on factors beyond just the chosen software stack.

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**[xtuner (xtuner)](https://huggingface.co/xtuner)**:

The article discusses various models and projects related to AI and
machine learning, including the \"Hugging Face\" organization and its
GitHub, Twitter, Discord, and WeChat presence. It showcases model
updates such as xtuner/llava-llama-3-8b-v1_1 and
xtuner/llava-phi-3-mini, along with datasets that are not yet publicly
available.

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**[Refactor](https://github.com/baweaver/refactor)**:

This article is about a set of utilities designed to refactor and
upgrade Ruby code based on Abstract Syntax Trees (ASTs). The tools are
licensed under the MIT license and have received 28 stars from users.
The text also mentions that there are no forks, branches, or tags
available related to this project.

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**[Fefes Blog](https://blog.fefe.de/?ts=98c6293d)**:

In diesem Artikel wird die Entscheidung von Microsoft-CEO Satya Nadella
thematisiert, Security-Überlegungen als Teil des Entwicklungsprozesses
bei Microsoft einzuführen. Der Autor ist skeptisch und erinnert sich an
einen vergleichbaren Vorfall in der Vergangenheit unter Bill Gates. Der
Autor kritisiert Nadella dafür, die Tester-Ressourcen gestrichen zu
haben, und fordert ihn auf, zunächst zu gehen.

Das Thema des Artikels bezieht sich auf den Einsatz von \"Zero Trust
DNS\", der als Begriff als völlig dämlich empfunden wird. Der Autor hat
den Artikel dreimal gelesen, um einen klareren Sinn daraus zu erkennen,
konnte jedoch keine Aussage treffen.

Der Autor ist skeptisch gegenüber dem neuen Security-Modell und hofft,
dass Microsoft weiter in die Bedeutungslosigkeit abdriftet, da es
bereits eine Werbungsplattform mit wenigen Mitgliedern und einer
Datenabgreifplattform ist.

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**[Read the full court ruling warning Trump of jail time if he continues
violating gag
order](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/read-the-full-court-order-warning-trump-of-jail-time-if-he-continues-violating-gag-order)**:

Judge Juan M. Merchan fined former President Donald Trump \$1,000 for
violating a gag order in his hush money trial for the second time.
Prosecutors had accused Trump of four violations; however, the judge
concurred with only one. The judge also warned that further violations
could result in jail time.

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**[Right-Wing Nonprofit Paid Millions to Companies With Ties to
Insiders](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/us/politics/trump-conservative-partnership-institute-funds.html)**:

The Conservative Partnership Institute, a nonprofit group that supports
President Donald Trump\'s allies, has paid at least \$3.2 million to
corporations led by its own leaders or their relatives since the start
of 2021. The three highest-paid contractors were connected to insiders
within the institute. This raises concerns about self-dealing and
potential misuse of tax-exempt nonprofit funds, as the institute\'s
money should serve public interests rather than private ones.

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**[Why & What · Josh Thompson](https://josh.works/bollards)**:

The article discusses the importance of bollards as physical barricades
to prevent vehicles from crossing into pedestrian areas or striking
buildings. Bollards can be built into the environment, movable, large or
small, and are designed to protect people from vehicle-related
accidents. In contrast, areas without bollards may experience more
damage due to careening or speeding vehicles. The article also
highlights instances where a lack of bollards has led to serious
injuries and fatalities, emphasizing the need for proper planning and
installation of these safety barriers.

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**[codecopilotai.com](https://codecopilotai.com/)**:

**TODO**

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**[Ansible is a
Lisp](https://astrid.tech/2024/05/01/0/ansible-is-a-lisp/)**:

The article discusses how Ansible, a popular IaC automation tool, is
homoiconic and has syntactic macros similar to the Lisp family of
languages. It highlights the ability of Ansible to execute YAML files,
treating them as both code and data. Additionally, the article mentions
the use of syntactic JSON templating in Ansible for tasks such as
generating YAML content dynamically.

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**[tchia-maano-camps-meavora-statues-guide](https://techraptor.net/gaming/guides/tchia-maano-camps-meavora-statues-guide)**:

**TODO**

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**[Nearly half of all masters degrees aren\'t worth
getting](https://reason.com/2024/05/10/nearly-half-of-all-masters-degrees-arent-worth-getting/)**:

A new paper from the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity
(FREOPP) suggests that college is worth it, but depends on the degree
and institution you attend. Over 3/4ths of bachelor\'s degrees have a
positive return on investment (ROI), while master\'s and associate
degrees are riskier with many costing students in the long run. Factors
like earnings after graduation, completion rate, and college quality
should be considered when choosing a degree program. Federal funding
often supports low-value degree programs, with 29% of federal dollars
going to programs with negative ROI.

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**[radient/examples/drug_discovery.md at main ·
fzliu/radient](https://github.com/fzliu/radient/blob/main/examples/drug_discovery.md)**:

The article demonstrates how vectors can be used to represent
non-traditional unstructured data by using AI-powered drug discovery in
the biotech industry. It describes a method to generate embedding
vectors for molecular structures, focusing on Ibuprofen as an example.
By vectorizing all SMILES strings and searching for alternatives, the
article finds that Loxoprofen, Phenylacetic acid, Naproxen, Fenoprofen,
Ketoprofen, Mandelic acid, and Oxeladin are similar to Ibuprofen in
terms of their analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.

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**[Stack Exchange Data Dump : Stack Exchange, Inc. : Free Download,
Borrow, and Streaming : Internet
Archive](https://archive.org/details/stackexchange)**:

This article is an anonymous dump of all user-contributed content on the
Stack Exchange network, including Posts, Users, Votes, Comments, Badges,
Tags, PostHistory, and PostLinks. Each site has its own separate archive
consisting of XML files compressed with 7-zip using bzip2 compression.
The data is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, intended to be shared and
remixed, with attribution requirements specified in the article.

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**[Expedition Magazine \| Ancient Egyptian
Stone-Drilling](https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/ancient-egyptian-stone-drilling/)**:

The drilling of hard stones such as quartz and granite has been a topic
of debate among scholars, particularly regarding how the ancient
Egyptians drilled them in the 3rd millennium B.C. This study aimed to
provide experimental evidence for resolving this disagreement, focusing
on an Old Kingdom sarcophagus lid from Brooklyn Museum. The researchers
created silicone impressions of drill holes and analyzed them under a
scanning electron microscope (SEM). They found that the concentric lines
were visible in the impressions, similar to those reported by Petrie.
Through functional analysis, they discovered that emery was an abrasive
used for drilling granite but did not require fixed points to create
cutting lines. Furthermore, the researchers suggested that diamond could
have been used due to its efficiency, although it is uncertain which of
the three tested abrasives - emery, corundum, and diamond - was actually
utilized.

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**[In Defense of Parasitic
Worms](https://www.wired.com/story/parasites-worms-climate-change-rfk/)**:

In recent years, scientists have begun to view parasites as potential
forces for good in some ecosystems, rather than just nature\'s villains.
Parasites are a bellwether for the health of an ecosystem, and their
presence signals that other hosts are also present. Understanding this
counterintuitive idea helps us appreciate the profound ways ecosystems
are shaped by parasites. As with the gray wolves in Yellowstone,
scientists are just starting to recognize the profound ways that
ecosystems are shaped by parasites.

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**[Metabolism of autism reveals developmental
origins](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-metabolism-autism-reveals-developmental.html)**:

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine
have identified small changes in metabolism between birth and the onset
of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in childhood. They discovered
that a small number of biochemical pathways are responsible for the
majority of these changes, which could help inform early detection and
prevention strategies for ASD. The study found that 14 out of 50
different biochemical pathways were responsible for 80% of the metabolic
impact of autism. The cell danger response, a natural and universal
cellular reaction to injury or metabolic stress, is related to these
pathways. The researchers hope that by revealing specific ATP-related
pathways altered in ASD, their work will help scientists develop new
drugs for the treatment and management of ASD symptoms.

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**[Immersive Math](http://immersivemath.com/ila/index.html)**:

This article is about the world\'s first interactive linear algebra
book, which introduces various concepts such as vectors, dot products,
vector products, Gaussian elimination, matrices, determinants, rank,
linear mappings, and eigenvectors. The book aims to help readers
navigate through the material and build their understanding of linear
algebra by providing an engaging and interactive learning experience.

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**[Scotland suddenly has a lot of
mosquitoes](https://www.popsci.com/science/mosquitoes-scotland/)**:

As global temperatures rise, tropical diseases carried by insects like
mosquitoes are increasingly becoming a concern in temperate zones.
Scotland is the latest country experiencing this trend as researchers
from the University of Glasgow discovered that mosquitoes can be found
throughout the country. While there have been mosquitoes in Scotland for
millennia, their presence has not previously warranted significant
study. This lack of data makes it difficult to gauge how to approach
controlling mosquito populations and mitigating the risk of
mosquito-borne diseases. The UK is taking the threat seriously and has
implemented a wider program to examine the potential impact of
vector-borne diseases on the country under various climate change
scenarios.

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**[Flatpak - a security nightmare](https://flatkill.org/2020/)**:

The article discusses issues with Flatpak, a popular software
distribution and management system on Linux, two years after it was
heavily pushed as the \"Future of Apps on Linux.\" It criticizes the
security of Flatpak, stating that most apps still have full access to
the host system but are misleadingly labeled as sandboxed. The article
also highlights the lack of security updates for Flatpak runtimes and
applications, long-known security holes, and broken desktop integration.
The author concludes by expressing concern over whether Linux will be
able to support Chinese input in the future due to these issues.

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**[EW5JN](https://archive.is/EW5JN)**:

**TODO**

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**[World's top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past
1.5C
target](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/08/world-scientists-climate-failure-survey-global-temperature)**:

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has revealed that
nearly 80% of its scientists expect global temperatures to rise by at
least 2.5°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century. This
is a significant increase from the internationally agreed target of
limiting warming to 1.5°C and would have catastrophic effects on
humanity and the planet. Many scientists predict widespread famine,
conflicts, and mass migration as a result of extreme weather events such
as heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and storms. Despite the clear
scientific evidence provided by the IPCC, many experts expressed their
frustration and fear at the failure of governments to act on climate
change. The survey found that younger scientists were more pessimistic
about meeting the 1.5°C target, with over half predicting a rise of at
least 3°C.

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**[High prices are not the main cause of low fertility rates in
cities](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40309786)**:

The article discusses the relationship between housing density and
fertility rates, suggesting that high-density living may contribute to
low birth rates due to a lack of space and an inability for families to
find suitable accommodations with yards for children to play. It cites
examples of cities like Macau, Tokyo, Australia, and New Zealand where
densely populated areas have been linked to low fertility rates. The
article also highlights the political choices made by previous
generations that may have contributed to the current situation, such as
Baby Boomers having more children than Millennials due to different
living circumstances and priorities.

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**[Made in America: The Ridiculous History of
\'OK\'](https://people.howstuffworks.com/history-ok.htm)**:

In 1839, Charles Gordon Greene, the editor of Boston\'s Morning Post,
coined the term \"OK\" as an acronym for \"oll korrect.\" He used it in
response to a semi-satirical citizens group called the Anti-Bell-Ringing
Society and its criticism by Providence Journal editors. Although
initially intended as an inside joke, OK quickly gained popularity and
has since become a widely recognized term.

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**[No One Knows What Universities Are
For](https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/05/bureaucratic-bloat-eating-american-universities-inside/678324/)**:

This article discusses the growth of bureaucracy and administrative
positions in colleges and universities, which has outpaced the growth of
tenured faculty positions since the early 1990s. The increase is
attributed to various factors such as increased student diversity,
expanded college sports participation, and federal regulations. This
expansion has led to a phenomenon called empire building, where
administrators are emotionally and financially rewarded for hiring more
people beneath them. This growth in administrative positions may
contribute to rising college costs, as well as constricting the academic
freedom of faculty and siphoning power away from researchers at
institutions that are theoretically dedicated to instruction and
research. The article highlights the need for a balance between
administrative functions and institutional focus.

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**[Elvish Shell](https://elv.sh/)**:

The article discusses Elvish, a modern shell scripting language that
offers readable and maintainable scripts. It covers various features
such as data structures, functional programming, error catching,
cross-platform compatibility, and integration with CI/CD pipelines. It
also mentions the availability of an interactive shell, command history,
built-in file manager, and a community of users for support and
discussions.

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