Mail Index

Re: Tom Steyer's draconian national ID legislation
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 08:47
I'm also against the "Digital Age Assurance Act" and wrote my state representative about this. Unfortunately, it has already been signed into law, so the best that can be done now is to undo it via the courts. BTW, this is the very law I mentioned before t...
Re: Tom Steyer's draconian national ID legislation
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 08:48
your ID, info, and photo are in a company db. Although likely true, vigilantly continuing to try to limit the spread of everybody's data should be the goal. I think both of you believe that privacy is dead and there's no point in fighting any sort of dist...
Re: Tom Steyer's draconian national ID legislation
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 10:50
ccwcwashtenaw.org "Getting a Social Security number for your newborn is voluntary."
Re: Tom Steyer's draconian national ID legislation
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 11:24
The bill doesn't specify a brand or company. True. It could be users choice, like LinkedIn does: Clear for North American residents and Persona for international residents. Clear Secure is based in New York and Persona (Palantir) is based in Ca, so my bet...
making Linux distros via age / identity verification
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 11:36
Google & others will move their CA data centers out of CA It's doubtful that they would complete moving all their Linux machines out of Ca by Jan 1 2027 when the law goes into effect. Given that per-device violation is $2500, it's more likely that Google ...
Re: making Linux distros via age / identity verification
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 11:36
And teens will still obtain social media accounts by using VPN because teens are smarter than governors & 90% of politicians. Yes, that may end up being the workaround for many of us, at least, until that loophole is closed, too, like they are doing in th...
Re: making Linux distros via age / identity verification
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 11:38
I would hope that any carve-out in the law will be for all users of free and open source software. But, the more pessimistic road where Google just leaves Ca may well play out. In that case, there will be millions of Cans who may end up running Linux and F...
Re: making Linux distros via age / identity verification
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 11:39
Maybe. For me the solution would be SSH to a server and another country, then run the web browser from that remote server. No VPN involved. I guess it depends on how sophisticated the bill is. If it specifies that any service which aims to work around iden...
Re: spring birthdays
From: Robert B <http://profiles.yahoo.com/robertb>
Apr 26 12:04
Actually, looks like my meetings fell through. Although I do not have a car, I am free for dinner tonight. Are you offering a ride?
Re: making Linux distros via age / identity verification
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 12:31
I've heard about using the Commerce Clause to bring down these age and identity verification laws. It could work, but I think using the first amendment arguments may end up being easier. But, I'm not a lawyer, so how should I know?
first amendment arguments against age / identity verification
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 12:53
The First Amendment argument against digital-based age and identity verification laws centers on the protection of free speech, anonymity, and the prohibition of prior restraints on expression. These laws are challenged as unconstitutional because they im...
Re: spring birthdays
From: Robert B <http://profiles.yahoo.com/robertb>
Apr 26 13:38
OK, thanks! My home address is ., where-I-live . I'll see you at 6pm!
WorkersDecide.tech — Make Tech Work for Workers
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 15:56
vegan restaurant in Paso Robles
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 26 17:12
eatziggys.com
tasks
From: robert
Apr 27 00:08
clean space on backup hard drive empty dishwasher share with Nicholas and Mike lowendbox.com
Re: spring birthdays
From: Robert B <http://profiles.yahoo.com/robertb>
Apr 27 07:15
According to justwatch.com "Ararat" is playing on Kanopy, kanopy.com It's also available to rent in various places, including Youtube, youtube.com and Apple TV. Oh, and, yeah, Mt Ararat is in Turkey, according to wikipedia.org You may be able to see it fro...
Re: spring birthdays
From: Sarah Kishler <http://www.gmail.com/~sarah.kishler>
Apr 27 08:26
Thank you! Yes, we'll be going to Yerevan so it seems likely that I will see Mt. Ararat.
both Mexie and Taylor Lorenz gave up being vegans
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 27 10:58
I read that Lorenz gave up being a vegan after being a vegan for 25 years. It seems like health is the common theme behind turning to a carnivore / omnivore diet, and was wondering about that. I found a few sites relevant to this. bbc.com IBS seems to be t...
if Alex and Michelle ever come to the Bay Area again
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 27 15:41
archive.org This says that they have tours of the Internet Archive in SF at 1pm on Fridays. Could be fun.
FW: spring birthdays
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 27 17:06
I went to Wildseed for dinner with "the gang". Had the Hummus dish, and a Citrus Spongecake for dessert. 😋
Re: spring birthdays
From: Robert B <http://profiles.yahoo.com/robertb>
Apr 27 17:19
On another subject, I thought more about your SJ Film meetup. Since most people have access to Kanopy, an alternative concept might be that somebody could choose a movie to see on Kanopy, and then organize a dinner or gathering to talk about it afterwards....
Photo from the "Spring Birthdays" dinner @ Wildseed, 4/26/26
From: Nisha Blum <http://www.hotmail.com/~nisha.blum>
Apr 27 21:33
Hi Elaine & Doug, Sarah, Robert: It was a wonderful dinner last night celebrating the spring birthdays! Attached is our group photo. Elaine & Doug -- enjoy your upcoming weekend away! Sarah and Robert -- see you on again on May 3 rd ! Elaine -- thanks for ...
tasks
From: robert
Apr 28 00:07
recharge primary MP3 player download podcasts to primary MP3 device set "sleep" on primary MP3 player set "sleep" on secondary MP3 player test macula in eyes using amsler grid enhancedvision.com expect No to receive email account renewal notice from Google...
From the Office of Senator Dave Cortese
From: http://www.sen.ca.gov/~Phuong.Nguyen
Apr 28 11:55
Hello Robert, Thank you for contacting Senator Cortese regarding State the issue or position they are holding. I am assisting the Senator with the processing of his inbox. He appreciates your input and I will pass your message along to him. Please do not h...
tasks
From: robert
Apr 29 00:07
put murine box on pillow so that can clear right ear earwax put murine box on pillow so that can clear left ear earwax figure out tasks that can delegate to Noelle get rid of a small box worth of stuff put diatomaceous earth around cat food send this to Mi...
tasks
From: robert
Apr 30 00:09
water the native plants in front and back that Noelle planted this week water sage in front, sunflower and tomatoes and eggplant and pepper by back fence suggest a film event to Sarah fandango.com add to {macbook,mini}:/root/redundant_deb clean {macbook,mi...
Thursday evening
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Apr 30 12:02
Apparently, I do not have a meeting this evening due to a holiday in India. Just FYI.
Re: if Alex and Michelle ever come to the Bay Area again
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Apr 30 15:48
Oh, that's a good idea. We should make a meetup.
Re: [nobawc-announce] email too intense? try the Bay Area Co-op Signal Group (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Apr 30 15:57
I guess it's sorta like making toast. You have to find the bread loaf (find the mail app), open the bag (click on the app), pull out a piece of bread (look for the mail), stick it into the toaster (click on the mail), and wait for it to pop up (read the m...
Re: Health Brief: Trump�s third try for a top doctor (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Apr 30 16:08
Tell that to the president. I dare you. ca66ae7e8a6816e764cb/12/43/69f3cf1ce9f14b167bc51582 v > >
tasks
From: robert
May 01 00:09
set up meetup for movie on Sunday meetup.com transfer from Cigna HSA to Fidelity HSA if got info at work on how to do that charge work laptop trim back native bushes from the sidewalk prepare for earthquake put more earthquake water into laundry room close...
You've scheduled: Everyone Is Lying to You for Money at Alamo Drafthouse
From: "Meetup" <http://www.meetup.com/~info>
May 01 07:54
Title: You've scheduled: Everyone Is Lying to You for Money at Alamo Drafthouse You're going! Everyone Is Lying to You for Money at Alamo Drafthouse The where-I-live Indie Film Meetup Your Meetup event has been scheduled! 5/3/2026, 12:40:00 PM PDT Alamo Dr...
Re: WAR Announces New Show, Low Brow Art, Cinco de Mayo Festivals (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 01 08:02
No time.
disturbing the peace
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 01 09:27
pressdemocrat.com
Reservation confirmed at Hotel La Rose. Confirmation number 40341 (fwd)
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 01 11:56
Re: Reservation confirmed at Hotel La Rose. Confirmation number 40341 (fwd)
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 01 13:41
PS Museum open 11-5
Troubling Diagnosis: Comparing Canada’s Healthcare with International Peers
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 01 15:06
cdhowe.org You're right. The individual province of Nunavut skews the average to make it slightly worse than the United States. Just shows that even single per-state/per-province implementations need to be monitored.
Re: SBV birthday dinner for Nisha, 5/3/2026
From: Nisha Blum <http://www.hotmail.com/~nisha.blum>
May 01 21:14
FYI: I updated the reservation count (now 9), as Dipti will be able to join us too! ________________________________ From: Nisha Blum <hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2026 10:02 PM To: Sarah Kishler <gmail.com>; melisse leib <gmail.com>; Robert lt;y...
tasks
From: robert
May 02 00:09
go to theater at 11am until 5pm for 3Below liquidation sale / whatnot buy fan, Design Patterns book, Howard Zinn book, fiction book, ketchup buy food at Trader Joes get shot at 4:15pm go to 6pm event meetup.com read articles on Signal Mike's article ecotic...
life is like riding a bicycle
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 02 08:10
I sometimes think about things like bicycles. There are some things were you do have to keep moving in order for it to function as designed. Airplanes are another example. Music is in some ways similar in that you can't just stop and continue for it to mak...
AI is getting too expensive for some
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 02 08:11
Seems like you can't have it both ways: you can't both be firing developers and spend that much less on AI models. Something's gotta give. Perhaps this is pivot where the AI bubble comes crashing down?
Re: Final Curtain Liquidation Sale at 3Below (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 02 08:28
I was wrong. It's open 'til 5pm. We can mosey over there any time before my vaccination at 4:15pm.
Re: [CACommunityEnergy] Candidates for Governor
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 02 09:51
There was no way I'd vote for Mahan. I plan on voting for Porter if she remains in the race.
Re: Please CALL CA SENATORS **ASAP** re Senate vote on Cuba tomorrow! (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 02 09:53
No surprise there.
Re: I�m running for Ca Insurance Commissioner (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 02 10:02
Cool. When're we getting our ballots?
Re: Ca Democrats Killed It. Can He Bring It Back? (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 02 10:15
Well, Steyer also wants to stifle first amendment rights by putting up gates for young people to explore information about themselves via digital technology (social media). And, so does Becerra. So, I'm unlikely to vote for either of them. It's rather biza...
Re: [CACommunityEnergy] Candidates for Governor
From: O Mandrussow <http://www.gmail.com/~mandrussow>
May 02 12:46
Porter is a great candidate. I'm holding my nose, and voting for whatever Dem candidate is polling highest at the very, very, very end of the race.
tasks
From: robert
May 03 00:08
go to 11am party Native Garden people meet at 12:10pm for 12:30pm film meetup.com "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money" at Alamo Drafthouse drafthouse.com eat dinner at 6:30pm with veggie people at Happy Flower for Nisha's birthday charge front of house web...
psychological profile of absolute free speech
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 03 09:24
I was curious about definitions of free speech. I asked Brave's Leo AI about it, and references Nadine Strossen who was a lawyer for the ACLU. Below is what it said. Nadine Strossen identifies as an "absolutist," but clarifies this does not mean speech is ...
Re: Confirmation of your RSVP for GNGT 2026 Potluck (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 03 09:39
I'm going to assume that we won't be bringing anything and will be unlikely to eat anything there. Reminder that we are eating with the veggie folks tonight. So, if I have anything at Alamo Drafthouse, it will probably just be an appetizer.
Re: GNGT 2026: volunteer help needed for Apri l 18 –19 tour (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 03 09:40
We'll have to leave pretty early to make it to the meetup / movie in Mountain View.
Re: Take another look: Patrick Amiot Junk Art (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 03 09:44
Are you saying that you want to see this when we go up north?
Re: the shrouds
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 03 09:45
Link?
Re: Author Will Potter on Radical Movements and State Repression (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 03 09:58
Added both episodes to our queue. Not sure if this is what you meant. Or, if you meant you wanted to see the show in ?
Re: Mills Out, Platner Ascendant: What It Means For You (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 03 10:00
Are you sending this to me because you want to listen to it on the podcast?
Re: Author Will Potter on Radical Movements and State Repression (fwd)
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 03 10:07
no i don't want to go to
Re: Mills Out, Platner Ascendant: What It Means For You (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 03 10:33
Nah.
Re: Confirmation of your RSVP for GNGT 2026 Potluck (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 03 10:34
Hummus?
Re: Order Confirmation: EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU FOR MONEY with Live Q&A with Director Ben McKenzie - Sun 5/3 12:30PM - Mountain View
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 03 16:02
I wish we could've had time to chat about the movie over a beverage or soemthing. Maybe next tme.
Your Alamo Drafthouse Dining Receipt (fwd)
From: Noelle <http://dummy.us.eu.org/noelleg>
May 03 16:07
Your Kepler's Books and Magazines order on Libro.fm: How Black Music Took Over the World
From: "Libro.fm" <http://www.libro.fm/~noreply>
May 03 16:47
Thanks for supporting your indie and local community. Audiobooks powered by Libro.fm Kepler's Books and Magazines logo Order confirmation Thank you for supporting Kepler's Books and Magazines with your audiobook purchase! How Black Music Took Over ...
tasks
From: robert
May 04 00:09
clean space on backup hard drive pay March 2026 Bank of America bill put March 2026 RBS/Citizens One bill into budgetbook put wristwatch on add to Youtube queue youtu.be youtu.be youtu.be youtu.be youtu.be download podcasts to primary MP3 device set "sleep...
Re: The Case for Climate Champion Tom Steyer in the Ca Governor's Race (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 04 07:14
I still do not plan to vote for him or Becerra because, like Newsom, they favor big tech tracking us all via verified digital identification -- so called age verification. I suppose I'm a one-issue voter. For me, it's Porter or a third-party candidate, and...
Re: punk in Brazil
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 04 07:17
Well, I'm glad to hear that at least some people are still angry about what's going on in the world.
Re: missed stories on ATC
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 04 15:50
Oh, these are two different stories. That's why I got confused.
tasks
From: robert
May 05 00:09
leave for game at 7pm trivia put away space heaters store away space heater in front room into closet store space heater in living room under futon fill dishwasher run dishwasher after filling make sure got 2026 primary election ballot 🗳 sccgov.org ballott...
Re: psychological profile of absolute free speech
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 05 08:22
I asked Brave's Leo about whether the ACLU continues to defend groups that self-identify as right-wing. I'm glad that it provided some examples, which is what I would next have asked for. Below's what it said. The ACLU has defended several right-wing group...
Re: Livestream Yoga with Joyce 5.5.26. Final Schedule through May 2026 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 05 08:42
⌢
FW: SBV birthday dinner for Nisha, 5/3/2026
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 05 14:26
Picture. Hi everyone, Thanks for coming to my birthday — it was fun! Attached is our group photo. Hope to see everyone again soon 🙂 Regards, Nisha (and Matt) From: Nisha Blum <nisha.blum@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2026 9:14 PM To: Sarah Kishler ;sa...
oh, this is why Steyer wants everybody to be tracked online!
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 05 15:10
imperialvalleyweekly.com "The investor-turned-climate activist’s older brother, Jim Steyer, is CEO of the influential Ca nonprofit Common Sense Media, known for helping parents choose suitable media for kids and warring with the entertainment industry over...
Re: oh, this is why Steyer wants everybody to be tracked online!
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 05 15:21
Here's another article. where-I-liveinside.com This digital tyranny could be even more disasterous than Newsom -- which is a pretty remarkable achievement. 😱
Re: oh, this is why Steyer wants everybody to be tracked online!
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 05 16:06
I'm for privacy. If privacy audits can also be conducted, in addition to "safety audits", then I'm good with whatever.
Re: I?m running for Ca Insurance Commissioner (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 05 16:10
OK, I'll vote for Jane Kim, even 'tho there is a leftunityslate.org candidate.
Re: WFP candidates have the establishment shaking in their boots (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 05 16:13
I noticed that they did not endorse Zoe Lofgren.
Re: oh, this is why Steyer wants everybody to be tracked online!
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 05 16:25
I think the term I want is "comprehensive data protection legislation". epic.org This would make me happy.
tasks
From: robert
May 06 00:07
pay for May 2026 vultr internet service using Chase card vultr.com download e-mail on 5/02/2026 in order to review before getting published update email address on Fidelity eu.org fidelity.com fidelity.com put prescription medications into pocket expect No...
tasks
From: robert
May 07 00:09
work at 9am update /etc/cron.weekly/robert-debsecan on No's computer replace bpo[1-9] with /bpo11/,$d update /etc/cron.weekly/robert-debsecan on macbook replace bpo[1-9] with /bpo11/,$d as well make sure popularity-contest works on vultr add to Youtube que...
Re: Gordon Biersch Night Market (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 07 08:00
Not sure I can make it. I had delayed my home tasks to tonight. Also, I have to work tonight.
Re: Gordon Biersch Night Market (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 07 09:50
Oh, yeah, that, too.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse recommends using Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP)
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 07 15:18
privacyrights.org If you are a Ca resident, we strongly encourage you to sign up for DROP (privacy.ca) today. CalPrivacy met its statutory deadline and completed a complex regulatory process—including extensive public engagement and comment periods#x2014;t...
Re: Book Group Tonight 7:30 - Link (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 07 16:54
OK. Maybe I'll go through my bills instead. If I'm feeling up to it, I'll do some filing after your meeting. We'll see. I have my work meeting tonight.
tasks
From: robert
May 08 00:09
come up with cat food experiment scenarios review restaurant receipt toasttab.com do yard work and other outside tasks during clear weather clean cat droppings in basement mow lawn recharge primary MP3 player add to Youtube queue youtube.com
cat food scenario playhouse
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 08 07:41
I figure that there are the following options for the trip to Sonoma. 1. We call off the trip. 2. You go to Sonoma alone. 3. We find a pet-friendly hotel. 4. Put Gary up in a kitty hotel. 5. Lock Gary and his food outside. My thoughts about the above. 1. I...
poppy & claros
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 08 07:53
Attachment: pdfeD2kbT6TIs.pdf Description: poppyclaro.pdf
American job happiness
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 08 10:44
Another survey, the CNBC|SurveyMonkey Workplace Happiness Index, provides a more nuanced view. While it found a high level of general satisfaction, it revealed that only 9% of workers gave their jobs top marks across five key measures of happiness (pay, a...
Re: cat food scenario playhouse
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 08 11:23
Here's the updated list. 1. We call off the trip. 2. You go to Sonoma alone. 3. We find a pet-friendly hotel. 4. Put Gary up in a kitty hotel. 5. Lock Gary and his food outside. 6. Lock Gary inside and other cats outside. For #6, you'd need to set up and m...
What are the negative effects of surveillance on teens?
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 08 14:28
Psychological and Emotional Impact Surveillance can significantly affect teens’ mental health, leading to HEIGHTENED ANXIETY, PARANOIA, AND FEAR. Many adolescents report feeling like they are CONSTANTLY BEING WATCHED, which undermines their sense of safety...
tasks
From: robert
May 09 00:09
reboot cuds reboot macbook reboot No's computer expect No to go with Heather in the afternoon check for Linux vulnerability debian.org debian.org post for Mike and Nicolas marketplace.org also, "Empire of AI" chick Youtube video also, about wave of Linux v...
Re: the shrouds
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 12:58
They refer to "The Fly", but I think it was more like "Crash". But, I still don't quite understand the ending.
Re: April Recap: Protecting Americans' Privacy, Supporting Farmers, and More... (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 13:01
Well, at least someone's talking about privacy, and not just tracking everybody and creating roadblocks to access information via age and identity verification schemes.
Re: Becerra, the Latino Biden
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 13:04
Yeah, I suspect Porter will pull out. But, I'll wait, just to be sure.
Re: Senate Democrats cannot cave to crypto billionaires (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 13:26
I don't know why it has to be "crypto" billionaires specifically. Why not just billionaires in general?
Re: the justice of veganism
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 13:28
What about veganism and abortion? These sorts of questions get really complicated real fast.
Re: Mahan at CNN Debate (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 16:49
I guess it's sorta like using a calculator. You may get the right number, but if the constituents of the formula to come up with the number were wrong, then the number is wrong. So, yeah, always need to question the machine. Short of that, it's too bad the...
Re: Shatner &
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 16:51
Pretty sure I couldn't steadily listen to a 5-hour interaction, no matter who was featured.
Re: The AI Mythos: If We Can Destroy the World, Imagine What We Can Do for Your Hedge Fund (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 16:59
Yeah. I've seen this argument about Mythos before. It might be true. But, not all AI is innocuous. The last 2 weeks of having to reboot our computers is the result of AI analyzing the Linux kernel and finding critical bugs. However, the sentiment about AI ...
Re: Becerra and debates
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 17:06
Again, I don't think Becerra is any worse than Newsom. So, he's the "floor". If we have a Republican v. a Republican, that would be hilarious. Unfortunately, we'd probably end up with a governor-for-life in that case and life in Ca will become worse. The ...
Re: Hey Ca! What Does It Take to Be Governor? (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 17:08
Agree with Solnit here: the "experience" thing is a red herring. That is definitely not the issue.
Re: Your Longevity Preparedness Score (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 17:10
Doesn't seem terribly useful. Why doesn't it predict how old you'll be when you die, within some margin of error? That would be far more useful for planning.
Re: making friends
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 09 17:46
Yep, a lot of work.
tasks
From: robert
May 10 00:09
upgrade packages on No's computer liblcms2-2 python-jwt send gift to mom libro.fm macbook:~/trash/20260503/momsday/ celebrate Mother's Day 👩 add to Youtube queue youtube.com empty dishwasher fill dishwasher run dishwasher after filling prepare for being ou...
Re: Becerra and debates
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 10 08:22
I read an article in the Guardian where they interviewed people who worked with him when he was working for the UK government. They said he had no great ideas and just wanted to blow things up.
Re: making friends
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 10 08:24
we need to join a "church" in that you go somewhere every week and see the same people and do stuff
Re: Your Longevity Preparedness Score (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 10 08:29
indicates that you need to volunteer for the study. Is this what you were intending to do?
Re: Your Longevity Preparedness Score (fwd)
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 10 10:37
no
Re: Your stay at Hotel La Rose is almost here (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 10 10:45
I'll leave it to you. I wouldn't bid too much, however.
gym
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 10:47
There's a game this afternoon. Not sure we'll be able to work around it, so we'll probably just have to suck it up.
Youtube channel subscriptions
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 12:31
Title: (10285) All subscriptions - YouTube @font-face{font-family:"Roboto";font-style:normal;font-weight:300;font-stretch:100%;src:url(data:font/woff2;base64,d09GMgABAAAAAKGEABYAAAABFogAAKEMAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGoNQG8U+HIdGP0hWQVKHHwZgP1NUQVSBTi...
AI gig workers
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 12:44
youtube.com This is a very interesting analysis. I had said previously that I expected that some AI company would be caught red-handed hiring contractors to break into companies to train on their data. But, that narrative may be wrong: this video implies t...
banning Plato in the schools
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 12:45
I had to read The Republic as part of "Intro Western Civ" in high school. For one of the bases of western civilization, I think it makes sense to read it. We also had to read parts of the bible (might not be allowed today?) and some of St. Augustine, and F...
AI-found Linux vulnerabilities
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 12:46
Oh. You may want to. These vulnerabilities allow any user to become root on any Linux system to which they have access. (Remote systems aren't yet vulnerable, but I'm expecting that all of this is building up to that and this is the safety infrastructure p...
you can't have populism without democracy
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 12:47
I like the democratic model of "people get the results they vote for", but, unfortunately, in most cases, people don't take responsibility for their votes or, sometimes, just forget what or who they voted for. Which makes a lot of democratic institutions p...
passkeys
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 12:48
youtube.com Not sure how they'll go through with this since Linux does not yet support passkeys. (A future release is supposed to have it.)
AI revealing power structures
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 12:49
youtube.com I found it interesting how AI is allowing people to see power structures more clearly. Companies have always been regarded as "job creators", but AI may be the thing that shows how that story comes up short.
Re: passkeys
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 12:49
Well, I'll happily embrace passkeys once my Linux machines can store and pass along the passkey via a desktop browser. Until then, I'll stick with passwords and MFA.
Re: AI revealing power structures
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 12:50
"AI would do reasonably well at maintaining the status quo" I think the video argues that it goes further and cements the status quo. Which seems like a convincing argument.
integrated circuits
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 13:04
Did I ever share youtube.com ? It is a truly amazing story about how modern IC wafers are now made, and how we've successfully avoided hitting the limits of Moore's Law. Suffice it to say that it would take less than a satellite to wipe out an industry and...
Smashing the White Picket Fence: Why the Left Rejects Homeownership
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 15:24
cosmonautmag.com They were talking about this concept on "It's Been a Minute". I guess we can blame Herbert Hoover for part of the housing mess. Or even the mistaken understanding of "The American Dream".
packing list for Santa Rosa
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 10 15:59
-- toothbrush toothpaste hairbrush floss Post-Its black hoodie black silk shorts shorts socks underwear pair socks flannel shirt t-shirts ORTBO baseball cap electric shaver vitamins prescribed medications hearing aids pedometer ziplock bags watch dirty clo...
Re: Your stay at Hotel La Rose is almost here (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 10 17:59
👍
Re: Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection: you would be a great fit! (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 10 18:00
Sounds like fun.
tasks
From: robert
May 11 00:09
clean space on backup hard drive test macula in eyes using amsler grid enhancedvision.com recycle and take out garbage download podcasts to primary MP3 device recharge primary MP3 player
Re: An account recovery request was made for your Apple Account.
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 11 08:43
I don't know why this happens from the same phone number every week. This could get real annoying, real fast.
heard an interview with Mac Barnett, the children's book author
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 11 09:59
Thought of you when listening to the interview. The book is macbarnett.com . May or may not interest you.
Re: heard an interview with Mac Barnett, the children's book author
From: Brian <http://www..edu/~b>
May 11 13:39
I'll check it out, thanks, but there are 20 people ahead of me in the library queue. :)
tasks
From: robert
May 12 00:09
ask Bhavani whether was able to download audiobook set "sleep" on primary MP3 player make sure Buffalo router (192.168.2.1) has dnsmasq turned off make sure 192.168.2.99 router has dnsmasq turned off add to Youtube queue youtube.com youtube.com do not canc...
Re: Your PG&E Bill is Due (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 12 10:38
You mean, about autopay? Yes, I know about it, but choose not to participate.
list of countries by firearm-related homicide rates
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 12 10:58
wikipedia.org For the last year for which there are stats, the United States is 81 out of a 100 on the most firearm-related homicides, more violent than Guatemala but less violent than Paraguay. Mexico, Trinidad, Saint Lucia, Honduras, and Jamaica remain t...
Sonoma Museum other exhibits
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 12 11:02
museumsc.org
Re: Your PG&E Bill is Due (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 12 11:35
I paid $20. Last Saturday.
Re: An account recovery request was made for your Apple Account.
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 12 15:53
According to the below, watching Apple TV+ on Roku will also cancel the account recovery process. 😶
Re: street taco
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 12 16:15
😏
Re: Registered payers are going paperless! (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 12 17:08
Doesn't look like I have a choice. One less thing to file away each month, I suppose.
Re: Registered payers are going paperless! (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 12 17:24
Yeah, filling out another form. It's fine. We'll receive the electronic version. I doubt that anyone who finds our dead bodies will care whether it's in electronic form or a pile of paper. (Actually, they would probably welcome having less paper to go thr...
trying to reverse the gerrymandering
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 12 17:56
I suspect that you're right. The gerrymandering craze that's going on right now will likely become standard practice going forward. Which could get a little strange since the people you voted for may not always be your representatives. Below is what Brave ...
old startpage home
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 12 18:22
startpage.com
tasks
From: robert
May 13 00:07
disable some things in BIOS on No's computer TPM WiFi Bluetooth leave for game at 7pm trivia
tasks
From: robert
May 14 00:08
add to Youtube queue youtube.com empty dishwasher look up why Gary excreted feces near the rug in the front room instead of the kitty litter box
what powers most AI searches
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 14 06:33
I wanted to say that DuckDuckGo is powered by primarily Bing API, and Startpage's Vanish is powered by both Bing (Copilot) and Google (Gemini). Brave's Leo, NanoGPT, and Lumo use a variety of engines (Claude, Qwen, Llama, etc.).
secure boot
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 14 06:34
Most of my Linux do not use secure boot and probably are already vulnerable to this sort of boot-level attack. (In fact, I think only my work laptop and my wife's desktop use secure boot.)
Gary pooping in the front room
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 14 07:26
Below is what I found. -- Cats may choose to eliminate outside the litter box for several reasons, ranging from medical problems to environmental cues. Below is a quick-reference guide to help decide what to investigate next. -- Possible Cause Typical Sign...
Re: 🚲 Ready to Roll? Bike to Wherever Da ys Are Here! (May 14-16) (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 14 07:39
Looks like this one: Station Name: Guadalupe River Park Conservancy - 438 Coleman Ave. Category: Wherever Days Stations (May 14, 15, or 16) Station Location: 438 Coleman Ave. where-I-live 95110 Coordinates: 37.3414442717861, -121.90286481342628 City: where...
Re: Gary pooping in the front room
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 14 09:21
Are you going to try to bring Gary to the vet before we take off on Saturday?
Re: Gary pooping in the front room
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 14 12:24
I thought only old people had dens. I guess old animals do, too. I don't know. I assumed that each post was an occurrence of the event. I don't know.
tasks
From: robert
May 15 00:09
reboot No's computer look for No's message in Signal add to Youtube queue youtube.com fill dishwasher run dishwasher after filling dump compost bucket
packing list for Santa Rosa
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 15 07:41
toothbrush toothpaste hairbrush floss Post-Its black hoodie black silk shorts shorts socks underwear pair socks flannel shirt t-shirts ORTBO baseball cap electric shaver vitamins prescribed medications hearing aids pedometer ziplock bags watch dirty cloth...
housing in Ca
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 15 08:23
youtube.com We watched this. I think that an all-of-the-above approach would be best. Many had similar carrots and sticks, but Steyer was the only one who suggested putting money (and taxing more, presumably) into it. Unfortunately, most Cans don't like sp...
Re: AMI High Use Notification
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 15 15:40
Gary's fault.
Re: Good news and bad news (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 15 15:45
Not Buffy Wicks again! Damn her all to hell!
Re: AMI High Use Notification
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 15 16:02
yep
AI chatbot (Lumo vs. NanoGPT vs. Brave)
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 15 19:28
I was playing with NanoGPT vs. Lumo vs. Brave. NanoGPT was never able to answer any of my questions, and some of them I highly suspected of being hallucinations. Brave's Leo never had the latest / recent info. Lumo seemed to do the best at answering my que...
tasks
From: robert
May 16 00:08
pack for Santa Rosa look for previous traveling tasks eu.org put towels on futon put cat outside or into bathroom set up timers for radio and lights/lamps lock cat door increase sensitivity of webcams test webcams on cellphone expand schedule of webcam ema...
AI dependency
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 16 08:42
I think I've learned to be very patient with Claude. It tries implementing an optimization / performance improvement, I tell it that it's not faster, paste in some logs, and then it suggests something else. This has been going on for two weeks. But, it is ...
tasks
From: robert
May 17 00:07
return from Santa Rosa fix sending Signal messages to self on macbook depend only upon receiving messages instead of trying to send ask Holly about volunteering at a retreat center, Buddhist, meditation center or Omega institute etc. could live for a certa...
Your receipt from Hotel La Rose (fwd)
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 17 15:15
parking fee
Your receipt from Hotel La Rose (fwd)
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 17 15:20
I guess I paid for the majority of the stay already.
parent-child interaction
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 17 15:21
I don't think I ever significantly disagreed with my parents, either politically or philosophically, but, as an introvert, and, especially, living far away from them for most of my life, I always had very little contact with them in general. During college...
tasks
From: robert
May 18 00:08
return from Santa Rosa look for free time on Memorial Day weekend to meet with Heather look at chain on No's trike do post-trip tasks see eu.org narrow schedule of webcam email alerts reduce and decrease webcam sensitivity log out of Netflix at hotel charg...
Re: uncertainty on Forum Discord
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 18 06:57
This is true about confidence intervals. I never really understood them until I started working on my spam filter. Before that, they were just words on a page.
Re: Gary pooping in the front room
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 18 07:10
Do you know when you'll be getting his latest blood test results?
Re: 5/17 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 18 07:12
I think she's become more talkative. In any case, it was a pleasant visit.
Re: Take another look: Patrick Amiot Junk Art (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 18 07:16
I guess we didn't.
Re: Gary pooping in the front room
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 18 07:18
today
Re: Revealed: USAID, NED & Open Society Quietly Bankroll Cuba’s “Independent ” Media In Push for Regime Change (fwd )
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 18 10:34
It seems like Cuba has become a test ground for how far ideology can be implemented via only the media and digital networks. It's pretty remarkable how effective Fox News has been at dividing political opinion among all Americans.
Memorial Day 2026 weekend
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 18 10:38
Looks like I'm free all weekend.
tasks
From: robert
May 19 00:08
make sure all checking of IP addresses still work in cron/oneminute clean space on backup hard drive check that Noelle did not leave key in front door lock pay May 2026 $180 water bill recharge primary MP3 player fill dishwasher run dishwasher after fillin...
Re: You've Got Voice Mail my-Oakland-voicemail-number
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 19 09:41
brave.com says that this number is "Premier Tire" in Conroe, TX.
Re: You've Got Voice Mail my-Oakland-voicemail-number
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 19 09:48
wierd
"pardon" was the word that I forgot
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 19 09:54
huffpost.com Specifically, presidential pardons or clemency. Anyway, this "slush fund" intervenes prior to any pardon.
Re: Gary pooping in the front room
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 19 16:58
The vet called back. She said that there was a tiny amount of blood in the urine, and just a few crystals. She suggests: 1. A urinary-friendly (?) diet. These are available over-the-counter, and are usually in wet food form. 2. Buy pheromone disperser whic...
ratio of heat generated by the CPU and GPU versus the heat generated by PCIe devices that would be controlled by ASPM
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 19 17:34
There is no single fixed ratio because it depends entirely on the workload (idle vs. gaming vs. rendering) and the specific hardware (integrated graphics vs. discrete GPU, high-end CPU vs. low-power mobile chip). However, we can estimate the ratios based o...
tasks
From: robert
May 20 00:08
post to Signal for Mike and Nicolas can AI suffer? medium.com pay Flora $27.48 for Marnie's car insurance premium leave backup hard drive at home unplug MP3 player set up Debian release upgrade reminders ride bike to Postoffice to get bills cover car
standardized testing
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 20 07:49
I only ever remember taking one standardized test when I was in elementary school. Well, other than the PSAT and SAT and GRE, of course. There is very little correlation between standardized test scores and academic success, of course, which is probably wh...
AI and Buddhism
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 20 08:02
medium.com I was listening to a philosophy podcast episode about Buddhism and ethics, and became curious about what Buddhists thought about AI. According to this article, they (generally) are skeptical about AGI.
Re: Fw: Have you heard about our mobile app?
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 20 11:26
What about the portal? allydvm.com
harvest now, decrypt later post-quantum attacks
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 20 16:22
Post-quantum SSH utilizes hybrid key exchange algorithms to protect Secure Shell connections against future decryption by quantum computers, specifically mitigating "store now, decrypt later" attacks where encrypted traffic is harvested today for future de...
tasks
From: robert
May 21 00:08
expect No to go to lunch thing at 11am expect No to attend ACLU meeting at 7pm cancel Sunday meeting do yard work and other outside tasks during clear weather mow lawn share with Mike and Nicolas thecrimson.com add to Youtube queue youtube.com youtube.com ...
Re: standardized testing
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 21 06:37
Not sure why you'd need tests. As an undergrad, I went to a college where there were no grades (written evaluations) and many of the teachers were even reluctant to give tests (some did, and, in those cases, each teacher said it was to figure out whether t...
Re: May 21 Lunch with League this week (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 21 06:44
Do you know what time you'll be leaving?
Re: What Beckons - Register Now (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 21 06:47
What time is your ACLU thing?
Re: standardized testing
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 21 08:00
Clustering grades is very confusing and unpredictable. I'd prefer some kind of defined distribution rather than a non-deterministic algorithm.
Re: Reminder about Lunch with League Thursday May 21 at 11:30! (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 21 08:57
What time will you be leaving?
Re: Your Popelouchum Estate shipment (96314100613) (fwd)
From: Noelle <noelle>
May 21 09:22
tasks
From: robert
May 22 00:08
put startpage.com into Chrome on No's computer startpage.com startpage.com wash rubber stretching bands check for Linux fix debian.org
Re: What Beckons - Register Now (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 22 07:58
Hope you had a good meeting.
Re: AI dependency
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 22 08:38
My struggle with getting Claude to help me optimize my code continues. At this point, it's still slower than when I started this whole process. About 3 days ago, I realized that it dropped some important logic which prevented some features getting into the...
Among Neighbors
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
May 22 17:24
paloaltojcc.org This is also playing at the JCC, if you want to see it in-person.
Re: What Beckons - Register Now (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 07:33
Are you going to this thing in August?
Re: Take Part in Local in Civic Engagement at KQED - CA Gubernatorial Town Hall with Sheriff Chad Bianco (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 07:35
Yes. It's basically vapid crap which usually doesn't make any sense, and, when it does, nobody wants it.
Re: Boosters
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 07:38
Me, neither. Maybe she could be the one person to save some of the good shows and films on HBO after Paramount takes it over.
Re: 🛍️ Election shopping spree (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 07:41
Yeah. That was just one step too far.
Re: Directory Listing "Robert" published
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 07:43
Yeah, well, it could be worse.
Re: why stock mkt keeps going up
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 08:50
What Paul Kedrosky says is what I've been saying for a while, that this current regime is doing its best to fill the bubble to be as big as possible so that its popping will be utterly catastrophic. I just hope voters realize that we're in a bubble and vo...
Re: Meta enshitification and steampunk
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 08:54
Not sure why building your own website is in any way daunting. These days, a single AI prompt can sign you up for a service and build an entire web site. It's better, anyway, since a web site cannot be taken down (except via hackers) whereas you can be re...
Re: AI and middle management
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 08:59
I doubt it. He has too much corporate knowledge. Of course, that may change in the future, but, for now, he's safe.
Re: May 17, 2026 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 09:06
Yeah. Many of the founding "fathers" were hypocrits, but at least they were smart, unlike many men who have the power in this country in its current form. Many of these men seem intent on destroying everything worthwhile left in this country. I just hope t...
Re: Schmidt booed at graduation
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 09:09
I'm surprised that Sanders moratorium on data center build-out hasn't got more support via the vox populi.
Re: 🌹 May 2026 SV DSA Newsletter (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 09:25
I love what they say about Mahan. Couldn't have said it better myself. Good suggestions.
Re: Private Power and Democracy�s Decline
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 09:27
Kurz is right on the money.
Re: millions for MAGA miscreants and malefactors (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
May 23 09:28
Is this political enshittification?

Mail converted by MHonArc

Mail Index

Robert's Mailing List Archives/Weblogs