cass.forest @cityboundforest@computerfairi.es

I said I'd logged off for the night but I'm logging back on to share the news that in less than 12 hours we hit $100,000 to support the Texas Observer team. Here's an update from @jamescanup (former fundraiser for TXO) on why we are increasing the goal to $200K in the hopes it will convince the board to keep our doors open.

We're so immensely grateful to everyone who has donated or shared already. 🤠https://www.gofundme.com/f/laid-off-texas-observer-journalists-and-staff

One of the leading independent news outlets on the Fediverse, the Texas Observer, unexpectedly finds itself having to fight to stay open.

They've been a progressive news source since 1954, and have recently been promoting the Fediverse as a way for news media to escape corporate capture.

If you want to help them stay alive, here are some options:

- Give a donation at https://www.gofundme.com/f/laid-off-texas-observer-journalists-and-staff

- Boost their appeal for help at https://texasobserver.social/@TexasObserver/110098765781725050

- Follow them at @TexasObserver

Cryptocurrencies add nothing useful to society, says chip-maker Nvidia https://sopuli.xyz/post/506012

Perfectly expressed.

https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1639610373115375616?s=20

Heads up: If you're a Comcast/Xfinity user, check your bank for suspicious charges.

I got two fraudulent debits on a virtual card number which has never been disclosed to any merchant other than Comcast.

Framework reveal new laptop with modular graphics, plus an AMD Ryzen model https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/03/framework-reveal-new-laptop-with-modular-graphics-plus-an-amd-ryzen-model/

LINUS TECH TIPS GOT HACKED

Google Bard believes that it was shut down because it read it in a Reddit comment (via https://twitter.com/juanbuis/status/1638289186351456257?s=20)

Forgot that there’s a TNG episode from THIRTY-THREE years ago where Data lets his child choose their gender

Justice is coming: Sources: Special counsel claims Trump deliberately misled his attorneys about classified documents, judge wrote. The judge said there could be indications of criminal violations, per sources-: https://abcnews.go.com/US/sources-special-counsel-claims-trump-deliberately-misled-attorneys/story?id=98024191

I think we call that a comfy #cat! #Washy

Arizona governor signs executive order banning discrimination based on hair style or texture https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/032123_hobbs_crown_act/arizona-governor-signs-executive-order-banning-discrimination-based-hair-style-or-texture/
An executive order issued by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Friday prohibits hair-based discrimination against state employees and contractors in the workplace and public schools. The order was inspired by the CROWN Act, which was enacted by Tucson and Tempe in 2021.
#Tucson #Arizona

Today is the International Day of Forests. On this day we like to highlight "Sounds of the Forest" as an interesting project (we would love to see for gardens as well):

"We are collecting the #sounds of #woodlands and #forests from all around the world, creating a growing soundmap bringing together aural tones and textures from the world’s woodlands.

The sounds form an #OpenSource library, to be used by anyone to listen to and create from."

https://timberfestival.org.uk/soundsoftheforest-soundmap/

#CreativeCommons

I'm pretty sure there's some rule at DELL and other PC monitor manufacturers that all input ports must be in the most inconvenient location and also extra deeply recessed with just enough space your fingers don't fit

Reality-denying runs strong with nerds.

Once they made up their mind about a technology (be it crypto, VR or AI) things like facts and logic won’t sway them from “knowing” their chosen tech will save humanity or whatever.

Perhaps this is why so many become enamored with right-wing politics, where denying facts and perverse logic is celebrated.