Russian Armed Forces Advance in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast saba.ye/en/news3527959.htm

"The challenge is not simply to build a “Dutch cloud” or “European #cloud” as nationalistic alternatives, but to develop alternative visions for the role of computing in society that prioritize people over profit maximization," writes @C__CS in this excellent critique of Europe's #DigitalSovereignty debate and the so-called #EuroStack.
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#foss #digitalfreedom #digitalrights

Dynamic pricing. Fuck this country. #uspol

“In a notice to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the department said it would start a 12-month pilot program under which people from countries deemed to have high overstay rates and deficient internal document security controls could be required to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 when they apply for a visa.”

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"BREAKING: AG Pam Bondi Orders Federal Prosecutor to Present Evidence to Grand Jury in Russia Collusion Hoax"
ALL WE THE PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW IS WHEN DO THE EXECUTIONS AND HANGINGS BEGIN!

thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/b…: AG Pam Bondi Orders Federal Prosecutor to Present Evidence to Grand Jury in Russia Collusion Hoax

Iran's Foreign Ministry: Any Interaction With IAEA Based on Parl.'s Resolution iranpress.com/content/308668

Anyone know of any alternatives to #Cyd?

Not sure if it's always been this way but apparently you can't migrate your old #Twitter/#X account to #Bluesky without paying for the "pro" version?

Look, I get it. Everyone deserves to reap the rewards the fruit of their labor provides.

I just wish I knew that up front because I wasted the time and energy to download my old Twitter account data (and waiting the 24 hours) and going through the entire wizard/ steps that Cyd makes you walk through, only to be told at the very last step that the one thing I wanted to do I'd have to fork over an uncertain amount of money to actually do?

(There were no prices on the step in the wizard that told me I'd need to pay-up if I wanted to continue. Only that I must upgrade to "Pro" before continuing.)

Because had I known that originally, I wouldn't have bothered.

And I guess that's the design and intent.

Like I said, everyone deserves to monetize whatever shit they want.

I just wish I knew about it at the start so I could have made an informed decision.

Because right now I feel a little bit used.

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Why Outsourcing Drives Singapore's Business Success


Singapore businesses face enough challenges without the added burden of managing compliance in-house. Outsourced secretarial services streamline operations, reduce risks, and let companies focus on their core goals.

Outsourcing has become a cornerstone for Singapore businesses, from small startups to large corporations. Functions like corporate secretarial responsibilities, bookkeeping, and IT are increasingly handled by external experts.

Why outsource something as essential as secretarial services? It boils down to efficiency, cost savings, and reliability compared to managing everything internally.

The Constraints of In-House Compliance


Compliance is a core obligation for any Singapore business. ACRA filings, board resolutions, and shareholder updates are just the start. Hiring a full-time employee to handle corporate secretarial tasks might seem practical, but it's often inefficient.

For small or mid-sized firms, a dedicated hire means paying for a salary, benefits, and workspace for a role that may not demand constant attention. Outsourced secretarial services offer a smarter solution, providing access to a team of compliance specialists who handle everything from routine filings to complex tasks like director changes or share restructuring with expertise.

Time Better Spent on Growth


For business owners, time spent on compliance tasks is time not spent on strategy, clients, or innovation. Outsourcing corporate secretarial work allows entrepreneurs to focus on what drives their business forward.

This is particularly critical for startups or founders without deep regulatory knowledge. Singapore's rules, while clear, can be complex, and a single error can lead to penalties or delays. Professional secretarial services provide proactive support, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are accurate, freeing up mental space for growth.

Keeping Up with Regulatory Demands


Singapore's pro-business reputation is backed by strict regulations, especially in corporate governance and anti-money laundering. Even simple tasks, like updating shareholder details or issuing shares, require precise documentation to avoid issues.

Providers of secretarial services stay current with regulatory changes, ensuring compliance as rules evolve. In-house teams, often stretched across multiple roles, may miss critical updates, increasing the risk of errors.

The Risks of In-House Staff


Hiring an in-house employee for corporate secretarial tasks comes with challenges. Turnover, illness, or lack of specialized knowledge can disrupt operations. In smaller companies, employees often juggle compliance with other duties, leading to mistakes.

Outsourced secretarial services provide continuity. A team-based approach ensures seamless support, with experts stepping in as needed. Their experience with diverse company structures and regulations offers reliability that's hard to achieve with a single in-house hire.

Tailored Solutions for Diverse Needs


Singapore's business landscape is varied, from fintech startups to family enterprises and global subsidiaries. Not every company needs a full-time compliance team. Outsourced corporate secretarial services allow businesses to pay only for what they need, whether it's basic compliance or advanced support for restructuring or investor reporting.

This flexibility is a major advantage over in-house teams, which can be overstretched or underutilized depending on the company's stage.

Reliability Through Expertise


Concerns about outsourcing have diminished as Singapore's secretarial services providers prioritize transparency, offering real-time updates, clear pricing, and prompt communication. This reliability often outshines the capabilities of overworked in-house teams.

Outsourcing for Accuracy


Outsourcing isn't about cutting corners—it's about doing things right. In Singapore's strict regulatory environment, precision in corporate secretarial tasks is critical to avoid fines or reputational harm. External providers bring specialized knowledge to ensure compliance is handled perfectly.

The Bottom Line


Singapore businesses face enough challenges without the added burden of managing compliance in-house. Outsourced secretarial services streamline operations, reduce risks, and let companies focus on their core goals. From startups to industry leaders, outsourcing is a proven strategy for staying compliant and thriving in a competitive market.

There are people rolling around online espousing ideas about autism/spectrum personality traits that, if taken seriously, would condemn basic healthy human personality traits to a 'disorder' and place people like Carl Sagan in a psych hospital for getting too excited about his special interest in science.

Meanwhile *actual* fascists have invaded the US government and are talking about making lists of autistic people, like Hitler and Dr Asperger before them. For some reason.

Demonstration held by Yemeni community in Flensburg, Germany, in solidarity with Gaza en.ypagency.net/365073

Thoughts

Just finished watching The Garden of Sinners E1 Overlooking View. The plot was confusing at first, but then I understood at the end. The overall lesson deals with suicide and people with and without purpose in their lives. With people who live without purpose called floaters, and people who live with purpose fliers. There was even some metaphorical imagery. They’re really wasn’t an answer to what path is correct only that the connections made with others can lead you to flying.

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What is the meaning and purpose of life?

You can choose your own goals in life with your own purpose

Your choices have objective physical consequences

Morality is subjective in the sense that you get to choose what type of physical consequences you want

But objective in the sense that once physical consequences are chosen what one must do or avoid doing to achieve those consequences is objective and can not be changed because it is governed by the laws of physics

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This ultimately means that if you do not want to be murdered you should live in a community where murder is punished but that results in the fact that you should not murder because in order to not be murdered by living in such a community and also avoid the communities punishment then you must not murder

This is an example of how you can guide your life by logic instead of vague metaphors of doing what feels good while ignoring the consequences of your actions

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Now Aaron Clarey claimed something like that if soneone feels suicidal because they are so sad then that can give them license to do whatever they want as long as they do not kill themself

He argued that if they do whatever they want to try to feel happy even taking out massive loans that they do not plan to repay

Then there is nothing anyone can do to stop them because you can not threaten a suicidal person with death

And after doing so they might not ferl suicidal anymore

This week on 'Yeah Nah Pasaran!' on 3CR, Cam & I talk to Emily M Bender & Alex Hanna about their NEW! book, 'The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want':

"A smart, incisive look at the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks and pitfalls of technology sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a small set of power-hungry actors at work and in the world."

4.30pm, Thursday, August 7, 2025 /// 855AM, digital, streaming, Community Radio+ app, podcats 🐈

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The Palestinian Statehood Drive Is a Despicable Sham

Western countries are rushing to recognize Palestine not to stop genocide but to solve a political problem. They’re offering colonial lies dressed up as liberation.

thenation.com/article/world/pa…

#Israel #Palestine #2StateScam #SnakeOil #Genocide #Hypocrisy #Colonialism #Media
@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel

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So the story goes this south or central Anerican drug dealer and gang leader owned hippos and when the government e!iminated him then the hippos roamed free causing damage

I was thinking maybe less people would have died if they just ignored him because the environmental damage caused by the hippos roaming free upon his elimination might have killed more people than he would have if they let him continue to live

The mathematics of starvation: how Israel caused a famine in Gaza

The Israeli government knows how much food is needed in Gaza. It has been calibrating hunger levels for decades, initially calculating shipments to exert pressure while avoiding #Starvation

theguardian.com/world/2025/jul…

#Gaza #Israel #UN #FoodAsWeapon #Genocide #Famine #Inhumanity #Politics

@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel

A group of Turkish bikers organized a motorcycle tour on the cracked ground of the dried-up Akşehir Lake yesterday to draw global attention to the water scarcity crisis and climate change.

The lake, which was once a source of water and a habitat for a variety of animal species and migratory birds, is now completely dry, leaving only a cracked layer of soil.

#Turkey #GlobalHeating #ClimateChange #ClimateCatastrophe