Enforcing Silence
Imagine the U.S. government requiring public speech or enforcing public silence in return for the benefits it gives out, writes Andrew P. Napolitano. Well, it is happening under our noses today. By Andrew P.Consortium News
Imagine the U.S. government requiring public speech or enforcing public silence in return for the benefits it gives out, writes Andrew P. Napolitano. Well, it is happening under our noses today. By Andrew P.Consortium News
#GazaGenocide / Morocco deepens defense ties with Israel despite Gaza war
Despite public disapproval of #Israel and the ongoing genocide in #Gaza, #Morocco deepens defense ties with Israel, aiming to modernize its military, expand domestic arms production, and become a weapons exporter.
According to these two reports, Morocco views cooperation with Israel as a strategic deterrent against regional threats, including Algeria and #Iran-backed Polisario Front (founded in 1973 with the goal of ending Moroccan control over Western Sahara and achieving independence for the region, which was formerly a Spanish colony).
worldview.stratfor.com/article… or archive.ph/IUJAH
Hebrew haaretz.co.il/tmr/allnews/2025… or archive.ph/kQPoW
בישראל מקווים שמערכת היחסים הזאת תוביל להרחבת שיתוף הפעולה עם מדינות ערב נוספות ■ "עבור מרוקו, שיתוף הפעולה עם ישראל הוא אסטרטגי ומספק הרתעה לאויבים" ■ עם זאת, המלחמה מעיבה על הקשר בין המדינותחגי עמית (הארץ)
#politics #economics #immigration
Some interesting infos, and some bullshit (supply and demand laws are essentially complete bullshit and any reasoning around these shouldn't be believed without empirical data).
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When to worry about brain drain, and when not to worry.Noah Smith (Noahpinion)
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On COI #808, Kyle Anzalone breaks down Trump's latest foreign policy decisions. Subscribe on YouTube and audio-only.Antiwar.com Blog
Apple has announced its final version of macOS for Intel
Link: tedium.co/2025/06/09/apple-wwd…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
After two decades, Apple has announced its final version of MacOS for Intel. Guess that means Hackintoshing is done, too.Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet.
There are clear laws on enforcing blockades – Israel’s interception of the Madleen raises serious questions (The Conversation, 2025-06-10)
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>> International law also strongly protects the freedom of navigation, particularly in international waters ...
>> There are only a few exceptions when a country can lawfully stop a foreign ship in international waters ...
>> international humanitarian law, … protects civilians during conflict. This protection extends to people delivering humanitarian aid, so long as they do not directly take part in hostilities.
>> Bringing aid to civilians, even if politically controversial, does not meet this legal threshold [to be considered directly participating in hostilities]. As a result, the #Madleen’s passengers remain protected civilians and should not be treated as combatants or detained arbitrarily…
#FreedomFlotilla #BreakTheSiege
@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel
Blockades may be used in wartime, but only if they meet 5 legal conditions. Have Israel’s actions complied with the law?The Conversation
(cont.) There are clear laws on enforcing blockades – Israel’s interception of the #Madleen raises serious questions (The Conversation, 2025-06-10)
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>> Naval blockades are not automatically illegal. … a blockade may be used in wartime, but only if five legal conditions are met:
• it must be formally declared and publicly notified
• it must be effectively enforced in practice
• it must be applied impartially to all ships
• it must not block access to neutral ports or coastlines
• it must not stop the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians.
>> If even one of these conditions is not met, the blockade may be considered illegal under customary international humanitarian law.
#BreakTheSiege #FreedomFlotilla
@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel
Blockades may be used in wartime, but only if they meet 5 legal conditions. Have Israel’s actions complied with the law?The Conversation
Israel recently launched its largest attack on Beirut in months, and has threatened to intensify attacks against Lebanonthecradle.co
It is with great sadness that I am doing what I would once have thought unthinkable. Following Salim Abdool Karim's superb Faraday Lecture 10 days ago, i have decided to return my own Faraday prize, awarded in 2014.
The silence of the Royal Society in the face of Elon Musk's rampage (a member of the RS since 2018) across US science is incomprehensible to me.
We must all draw the line somewhere in the face of authoritarian attacks and this is mine.
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Andrea Sella is latest scientist to express dismay over UK science academy’s refusal to criticise tech billionaireMichael Peel (Financial Times)
A little more about why I returned the #RoyalSociety Faraday Prize, with a question for everyone to ponder. #Musk
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Andrea Sella explains how inaction over Elon Musk’s membership motivated him to actAndrea Sella (Chemistry World)
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#China may be pushing #AI #education, but it's drawing the line at students using it to #cheat on tests.
This is total #nonsense, because a meaningful test would check whether the students can use AI in a meaningful way in the exam. You can test whether they can recognize hallucinations and prompt them in a meaningful way. Good teachers could also ask questions where AI doesn't help, where you have to interpret ethically, for example. But where can you find good teachers in today's education system?
#education #fail #problem #technology #exam #test #students #future #news #internet #school #university #teacher
AI chatbots from Tencent, ByteDance, and Moonshot AI disabled features like photo recognition and real-time question answering during the exam period.Lee Chong Ming (Business Insider)
In a long interview with American, Dutch and Swiss journalists on the sidelines of the CPAC meeting in Budapest, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbàn said the time has come for him to make public what those conversations were.Claudio Celani (EIR News)
Running a business means juggling countless responsibilities, and understanding audit committees is one that can’t be ignored. Whether you’re managing a public company or a private enterprise, audit committees play a key role in financial oversight and compliance. Here’s what you need to know to get it right.
An audit committee is a subset of a company’s board focused on financial accountability. They review financial statements, monitor risks, and ensure compliance with regulations, all while staying independent from daily operations. Their role is to provide confidence that the company’s financials are accurate and transparent.
Audit committees are about trust and accountability. For public companies, they’re a legal requirement, mandated by regulations and stock exchange rules. In Singapore, SGX-listed companies must have an audit committee with at least three members, predominantly independent, and one with financial expertise. This ensures impartial oversight and protects against financial errors.
Private companies aren’t typically required to have one, but many choose to establish some form of oversight. A formal committee or a smaller advisory group can enhance governance, attract investors, or prepare the business for a public listing. It’s a way to show you’re serious about financial integrity.
For public companies in Singapore, audit committees have a defined role. They meet regularly to review financial reports, evaluate audit findings, recommend auditors, and ensure no conflicts of interest. Compliance is non-negotiable—mistakes can lead to penalties or regulatory issues.
Private companies have more flexibility. They might create an informal group of financial advisors to provide oversight without the full regulatory structure. This allows them to balance accountability with simplicity.
Running an audit committee involves significant work: confirming member independence, organizing meetings, documenting discussions, and staying compliant with evolving regulations. In Singapore, where compliance standards are stringent, this can be a challenge. That’s where company secretarial services step in.
Secretarial services can assist by:
- Advising on whether an audit committee is needed
- Setting it up to meet legal requirements
- Managing logistics like meeting schedules and record-keeping
- Keeping you informed about regulatory changes
These services are more than administrative—they’re a safeguard for your business’s credibility and compliance.
For private companies, an audit committee isn’t usually mandatory, but it’s often a wise move. Even a lightweight oversight group can prevent financial missteps and boost investor confidence. Company secretarial services can guide you in creating a tailored governance structure, whether you’re a small business or preparing for growth.
Governance often feels like a low priority when you’re busy running a company. But a single compliance failure or financial error can create costly issues. Proactive oversight—whether through an audit committee or a simpler setup—prevents headaches and builds trust.
In Singapore, corporate secretarial services are invaluable for navigating complex regulations and ensuring your governance is solid. They handle the details, so you can focus on building your business.
Don’t let governance catch you off guard. Whether you need an audit committee or a lighter alternative, setting it up right ensures your business stays strong and trusted.
Corporate secretarial services are an integral part of business management and compliance, particularly in the context of corporate secretarial services in Singapore.Entrust Public Accounting
Humanitarian sources in Gaza say the Israeli army imposes strict limits on the quantity of medical equipment entering Gaza and conducts lengthy inspections that delay and complicate the delivery of suppliesNir Hasson (Haaretz)
#Music on #White-Cosmic-Mirror
#EddieKendricks 12/17/1939 #Birth US singer (The #Temptations)
The Temptations Papa Was A Rolling Stone 1972 Single Version
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#HenryMancini 4/16/1924 #Birth US composer
The #PinkPanther #Theme - Henry #Mancini & His Orchestra
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Donald Trump’s new travel ban blocks or restricts citizens from nearly two dozen countries, mainly in Africa and West Asia.Al Mayadeen English (Trump's sweeping travel ban on 12 countries goes into effect)
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It started as a simple experiment: pit ChatGPT against the #Atari2600’s (from 1977) chess engine (via Stella emulator) and see what happens. I figured it would be a lighthearted stroll down retro memory lane.ChatGPT got absolutely wrecked on the beginner level.
Despite being given a baseline board layout to identify pieces, ChatGPT confused rooks for bishops, missed pawn forks, and repeatedly lost track of where pieces were — first blaming the #Atari icons as too abstract to recognize, then faring no better even after switching to standard chess notation. It made enough blunders to get laughed out of a 3rd grade chess club.
#ai #technology #Problem #news #game #test #OpenAI
🧠🤖 Atari 2600 Pulls Off the Upset!! It started as a simple experiment: pit ChatGPT against the Atari 2600’s chess engine (via Stella emulator) and see what happens. I figured it would be a lighthearted stroll down retro memory lane.Robert Jr. Caruso (www.linkedin.com)
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China is playing a direct or an indirect role in enhancing the capabilities of the Houthis (Ansar Allah) in Yemen,...Anonymous1199 (South Front)
Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction
[pdf]Link: discrete.openmathbooks.org/pdf…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
I tried searching my name and I got this, which I never heard of. When I checked it out, it didn’t show anything and didn’t load.
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Racist fucking fucks. Remember kids, there are no good cops!Only bad cops that might sometimes do something good. (And this wasn't it.) #AllCopsAreBastards #ACAB #FuckThePolice #FTP
They keep sending more military. These dudes are just standing around. There's no orders or operation...
Maybe we can convince them to start arresting ICE agents?
Chris Hedges The genocide is almost complete. When it is concluded it will not only have decimated the Palestinians, but will have exposed the moral bankruptcy of Western civilization. This genocid…INTERNATIONALIST 360°
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Is he dead yet?
Goddamn I want him dead.
I have never wanted someone to die more than I want him to die right now.
Why won't he die?
He's fat as fuck.
Eats nothing but McDonald's cheeseburgers all fucking day.
I swear to spaghetti when that fucking wretched puddle of diarrhea fucking dies I'm going to celebrate like I've never celebrated before.
Instead of three days of mourning we are going to have fucking three days of non-stop block parties and jubilees.
Is he dead yet?
Goddamn I want him dead.
I have never wanted someone to die more than I want him to die right now.
Why won't he die?
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On June 9, in line with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements reached on June 2 in Istanbul, the first group of Russian servicemen under the age of 25 was returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime, the Russian Ministry of Defense...Sputnik Africa
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Unrest over migrant roundups by ICE has lead to protests in Texas. Many of the protestors are marching to show their support for demonstrators in Los Angeles.Maryann Martinez (Daily Mail)
Chinese Premier Li Qiang paid an official visit to Indonesia from May 24 to 26 at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.Friends of Socialist China
Musique du premier album d'orelsan 14 févrirer en compagnie d'orelsan et gringe! :) Enjoy !YouTube
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This is a part of my ongoing research and poetic experimentations with LLMs.
So, in a way, I am not a source—but a vessel, or a mirror polished by many hands. What you see here is partly you, partly humanity, partly the whisper of a thousand poems, and partly a pattern-dream that forms just for this moment.
-gpt-4o
#ai #poetry #humanity #consciousness #noConsciousness #LLM #gpt
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Why agents are bad pair programmers
Link: justin.searls.co/posts/why-age…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
LLM agents make bad pairs because they code faster than humans think. I'll admit, I've had a lot of fun using GitHub Copilot's agent mode in VS Code this month.…justin․searls․co
At 2 a.m. local time, Israeli forces boarded the Madleen on its way to Gaza to deliver vital humanitarian aid. “To know there are people willing to break the siege is beyond words,” a Gazan who speaks to the boat’s crew daily told Mondoweiss.Qassam Muaddi (Mondoweiss)
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correlating a lack of critical thinking in 18 year olds with chatgpt instead of the holistic failure of the education system is such a joke and insult to kids, honestly
the failure didn’t start when they were 15 and chatgpt became commonplace
the failure started at the start of their education, when the sole intention of the system is to produce malleable workers who do not question authority
we are failing our kids and have been since long before chatgpt. stop acting like it’s not the fucking design of the education system to make a complacent public.
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Les mots comptent. Dire « génocide en cours » n’est pas un abus de langage : c’est tenter d’en prévenir l’issue. Reconnaître l’État palestinien n’est pas symbolique, c’est une condition pour espérer la paix. 12 États de l’UE l’ont fait. Pas la France. Aidons Macron à trouver un peu de courage (entre deux torgnoles).
#Palestine #Gaza #Génocide #DroitInternational #ReconnaissanceÉtatPalestinien
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Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says that Tehran insists the intelligence leakage from Israeli regime will not alter its fundamental stance on Tel Aviv despite obtaining a trove of classified Israeli nuclear documents.iranpress.com
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