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You've scheduled: What Historians Say: Liberia
From: "Meetup" <http://www.meetup.com/~info>
Aug 15 10:08
Title: You've scheduled: What Historians Say: Liberia You're going! What Historians Say: Liberia Adventures in History and Culture Your Meetup event has been scheduled! 8/29/2026, 6:30:00 PM PDT San Pedro Square Market: Downtown where-I-live 87 North San P...
You've scheduled: What Historians Say: Shays Rebellion
From: "Meetup" <http://www.meetup.com/~info>
Aug 15 10:26
Title: You've scheduled: What Historians Say: Shays Rebellion You're going! What Historians Say: Shays Rebellion Adventures in History and Culture Your Meetup event has been scheduled! 9/1/2026, 6:30:00 PM PDT San Pedro Square Market: Downtown where-I-live...
You've scheduled: What Historians Say: Chrispas Attucks
From: "Meetup" <http://www.meetup.com/~info>
Aug 15 10:41
Title: You've scheduled: What Historians Say: Chrispas Attucks You're going! What Historians Say: Chrispas Attucks Adventures in History and Culture Your Meetup event has been scheduled! 9/19/2026, 6:30:00 PM PDT San Pedro Square Market: Downtown where-I-l...
Re: The Daily Curmudgeon
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 15 11:03
I always remember the car transmission exhibit at The Exploratorium where you got to spin the "wheels" and see how they interacted with each other. It was the most nonintuitive mechanism I have ever encountered, and sometimes I will tell people about it. ...
Re: The Daily Curmudgeon
From: Brian <http://www.cs..edu/~b>
Aug 15 11:24
Yeah, that's a great exhibit!
optic nerve
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 15 16:32
I went to my optometrist today. I found out something weird about my eyes, that the optic nerve between my two eyes are asymmetric: the right eye has the optic nerve right in the back of the eye, but my left eye has the optic nerve is off to my right side....
Make America Great Again
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 15 17:33
Well, I was thinking more about how Marxism and Nazism are still talked about, since some people identify with those movements. But, you might be right w.r.t. MAGA since, apparently, it was first mentioned just over 100 years ago during the debate of the J...
Re: Make America Great Again
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 15 17:47
I didn't know that Nationalism is a relatively recent invention. And I didn't know that Social Democracy was a distinct movement of its own. Learn something new every day. I also asked "Will the MAGA political movement be significant enough to be remembere...
tasks
From: robert
Aug 16 00:07
mention world vegan group trips thecheaplazyvegan.com eat dinner with friends at 5pm southindiesveg.com 950 W El Camino Real Sunnyvale empty dishwasher water plants wash kitchen compost container dump kitchen compost and green bucket expect No to be at ret...
Re: scam
From: http://www.cuds.dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 16 00:10
Scam. malwaretips.com Save a copy in your "junk" folder and delete it.
the Halting Problem
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 16 07:48
youtube.com This video had me until he said "In fact, I I have largely operated under the assumption that a program can't tell if it's going to halt. And now we have things that appear to know when a program is going to halt." To quote the great Homey from...
Re: the Halting Problem
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 16 07:49
An aside: I had to write up the prove that there is no algorithm which can examine another program to determine whether it will halt or not in my Theory of Computation class as an undergrad. IIRC, it was proof by contradiction. Doing it proof-by-constructi...
tasks
From: robert
Aug 17 00:07
figure out why back-up files differ ~noelle/Documents/nosphone/Card/SmartSwitchBackup/1785023103675/APKFILE/network.loki.messenger.enc.gz check that timestamps on SmartSwitchBackup were not updated fill dishwasher run dishwasher after filling call ophthalm...
USPS - box Payment Received, Thank You
From: http://www.usps.com/~donotreply
Aug 17 01:09
Hello Robert,Thank you for your automatic payment to the USPS® in the amount of $236.00. This payment has been applied to your box renewal and your credit card has been charged. This fee renews your box for the next 12 months.Transaction number:91003135513...
our next Alty meeting
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 17 07:30
Fri Nov 6 @ 4pm
Re: Levi Strauss & David Stern
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 17 07:34
Tailors of a feather flock together.
FW: Birthday dinner for Sarah, 8/16/2026 (private gathering) @5pm
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 17 07:40
Hello friends, Attached are the photos from this evening. It was a delicious meal, and it was nice to catch up with everyone. One thing I just realized is that we forgot to sing happy birthday to Sarah and Mark! Well, next time 🙂 Hope to see everyone agai...
Re: You're now an Event Host for: What Historians Say: Chrispus Attucks (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 17 08:20
Fixed.
Re: Birthday dinner for Sarah, 8/16/2026 (private gathering) @5pm
From: Sarah Kishler <http://www.gmail.com/~sarah.kishler>
Aug 17 09:20
Thanks, Nisha, for organizing, the pictures, and everything! I read this morning that this past August 15 was India's 80th Independence Day. I found it interesting that both the USA and India had big round-number Independence Days this year. Sarah
Re: USPS® Item Delivered, In/At Mailbox 9434650206217268401004
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 17 14:21
Did Michele confirm that she sent this to you?
tasks
From: robert
Aug 18 00:07
use on macbook Brave and No's mini's chromium constrain SmartSwitchBackups to [0-9] in mini:bin/cellbackup.aux look for Switched to Linux and Techlore podcasts keep looking for way to transition to Wayland brave.com recharge primary MP3 player put murine b...
Re: the Halting Problem
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 18 06:52
The Wikipedia article describes the proof at wikipedia.org . Actually, the description of the rigorous proof is quite elegant -- better than I remember when I was in school. For example, I didn't realize that there was an analogy to Cantor's countability d...
Nazism vs socialism
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 18 07:12
youtube.com This video has a good description of Nazism vs socialism. Obviously, there was very little overlap. I did think it was interesting that Bismarck provided some social welfare programs which continued through the Third Reich. (I always thought Bi...
where-I-live Japantown Prepared
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 18 11:01
We should probably attend wordpress.com monthly meetings.
Re: Webinar Replay: Insights Live: A deep dive on health care costs in retirement (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 18 16:22
Yeah, with Alty in hand, I don't think we need this.
greige
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 18 16:33
theatlantic.com
tasks
From: robert
Aug 19 00:07
reset Aurora Store settings to get around "app not purchased unavailable in your country" look into Marc Maron tickets for Saturday send to Mike and Nicolas didn't even know about Cyrus brave.com didn't know that Sinclair Lewis did not say this snopes.com ...
everything coming up gray
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 19 07:46
archive.is They didn't explicitly mention this in this story, but this "graying of America" could be directly related to the aging of Americans, i.e., the number of older people continues to grow. I guess my bigger question is: when did buying a car or a h...
Re: farm sanctuary(Miyoko's?) (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 19 08:10
I guess I don't really have any interest in volunteering around a bunch of kids (families). You?
Re: farm sanctuary(Miyoko's?)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 19 08:11
Maybe you should say that we will be busy dealing with family matters? (Ironically.)
Re: farm sanctuary(Miyoko's?)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 19 10:23
I hope they consider a non-families day, or at least a more laid back day, to volunteer.
pre-activated credit cards
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 19 16:41
According to wallethub.com you are supposed to call in to activate your Macys Amex card. Not sure why you got that.
Re: pre-activated credit cards
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 19 16:44
Websites seem to indicate that, if you activate the card before it arrives, then it will arrive pre-activated. You can do this via email or text message. If you did not do that, then I'm at a loss.
tasks
From: robert
Aug 20 00:08
expect No to attend yoga book group at 7:30pm post for Mike and Nicolas would americans still oppose a bailout if the AI bubble pops and an economic collapse ensues? is Trump's fear of being like Herbert Hoover warranted? was the national debt as a percent...
Re: Nazism vs socialism
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 20 06:45
If you saw the video that I posted, what El-Sayed advocates is not fascism. Fascists liked to let the corporation and companies run nearly wild. I guess it went along with their reverence of social Darwinism, that the captains of industry are the smartest ...
Lever Time Premium
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 20 08:50
I don't have the RSS (XML) feed for your Lever Time Premium subscription. Do you have it?
tasks
From: robert
Aug 21 00:07
leave at 5:45pm for 6:30pm meetup ask questions at tonight's discussion add to Youtube queue youtube.com download Waydroid on macbook after installing weston curl -s | sudo bash -s -- bookworm cut nails transition to pocketcasts since podurama still fails ...
Android on Linux
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 21 08:50
Yesterday, I discovered Waydroid, a way to run Android OS on your Linux desktop. After installing Waydroid, you can use Weston to bring up a Wayland window on X Windows and then start up Waydroid. Not sure what its limits are w.r.t. which apps will work. I...
Heavy Lemon
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 21 09:08
metrosiliconvalley.com Did you know about this? They have a concert at Peace and Justice next Friday.
open source fitness, health, and glucose monitoring apps
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 21 10:41
brave.com brave.com
Re: Instructions For Mobile Entry Into Marc Maron: Yammering into the Void Tour (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 21 15:56
You don't need to. I downloaded the QR code to your phone and that's your ticket.
tasks
From: robert
Aug 22 00:07
see show at 8pm Marc Maron @ Ca Theater where-I-livetheaters.org put ticketmaster login credentials onto No's KeePass do yard work and other outside tasks during clear weather move wood and plastic away from northside of house bring persimmons tree branche...
Re: ACLU NorCal leader's tour in SJ 9/17
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 09:32
Do you mean?: aclunc.org
Re: No on Prop 39 website
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 09:33
👍
Re: August 16, 2026 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:21
Quite the story.
Re: Luigi pled
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:23
👍
Re: Noelle friendly reminder from Tony & Alba's Pizza and Pasta (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:26
Well, Saturday's opened up now that I rescheduled the meetup.
Re: 💰 All the president’s millionaires (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:30
Funny, but not surprising. Again, I'm waiting for the day when one of these AI companies or a sub-contractor for them starts hacking into systems just to get their data for training.
Re: New Book Alert!: Veni Vidi Venti (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:40
NPR's All Things Considered and Henry Rollins? Wow, he really gets around. What an asshole.
Re: August 19, 2026 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:48
"When Trump left a decoy Air Force One airplane for a smaller plane in early July, he left behind cabinet secretaries but brought Harp with him." Hilarious. I'm not sure what you're saying here. You mean, the lack of supplies is like ORTBO?
Re: Years and Years
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:50
Well, a great series nevertheless. Good call by Kareem.
Re: AQ SpreadSheet Link (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:51
If you want me to help you with this, please tell me.
Re: Heavy Lemon
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:52
Ah. Did you know about the Friday concert?
Re: ACLU NorCal leader's tour in SJ 9/17
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:54
Are these primarily for fund raising?
Re: ACLU NorCal leader's tour in SJ 9/17
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 10:56
"No" unless you think it's important enough for me to reschedule my meetings at work.
Re: The 7: Rep. Max Miller’s daughter; yo ur job’s dementia risk; Supermodel Caf é; and more (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 11:05
Sounds like it. Yet another problem with capitalism.
Re: ACLU NorCal leader's tour in SJ 9/17
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 11:11
Well, I see what it says, but I guess it is what it does that's at issue. Anyway, unlikely that I can make it.
Re: Heavy Lemon
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 11:20
I thought I saw it, but I cannot find it now.
Re: Happy 2025 Winter Solstice!
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 11:28
Thanks for the update. I'm surprised that all of the open source projects you wanted to work on were already done. I think all the open source projects I'm interested in are works-in-progress and haven't finished yet, and I would be willing to jump on 'em ...
Re: ACLU NorCal leader's tour in SJ 9/17
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 11:29
👍
Re: Coloring Pages
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 22 11:31
✔
gym tomorrow
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 22 13:54
Looks like there is a game tomorrow afternoon. ticketmaster.com We should probably go to the gym early if possible.
tasks
From: robert
Aug 23 00:07
clean up published email "Birthday dinner for Sarah, 8/16/2026 (private gathering) @5pm" push shed plastic away from compost items exclude keyring from back-ups mini:~noelle/.gnome2/keyrings/ delete autofill of password in live.com in No's chromium superus...
tasks
From: robert
Aug 24 00:07
clean space on backup hard drive call Better World Club to understand when membership renewal is needed 503-546-1137 email Better World Club if continue not to answer the phone betterworldclub.com call Keypoint to make sure have physical address on file at...
climate denial
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 24 06:34
In this case, the problem is the source. According to wikipedia.org , if this analysis were published in, say, Science, it would be more reputable. According to globalwitness.org , "Global Witness investigation found that far-right newspaper The Epoch Time...
where your dad is going
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 24 14:15
Abundant Care assisted living
Re: where your dad is going
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 24 15:48
I looked it up. It looks like it's tax deductible for Gail, but not for us, according to aplaceformom.com as I suspected, since "the resident qualifies as their dependent" is not true in this case. We should probably relay this to Gail. Perhaps she could ...
Re: where your dad is going
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 24 15:52
Right. Pretty much reflects what I found. But, Gail can get the full tax deduction so, perhaps she'd be willing to refund part of our payments through the tax deduction she'll receive at the end of the year. (The idea mentioned in the previous email.)
Re: You've Got Voice Mail my-Oakland-voicemail-number
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 24 15:58
Need to put "Robert" on the checks I write to them for deposit.
Re: where your dad is going
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 24 16:23
Yes, willing. I may have forgot to mention that we'd have to pay her and not directly to the facility so that she gets the full "credit" for paying for it to maximize her tax deduction.
renewing membership
From: http://www.sneakemail.com/~bccme
Aug 24 18:00
My check for membership renewal was returned. I tried sending another $210 check again to Better World Club 1661 SE 3rd Ave # F305 Portland, OR 97214-2190 I hope this is right. My membership number is 635555585456 . Thanks.
tasks
From: robert
Aug 25 00:07
ask Mike and Nicolas could ballots be seized from local polling places during the mid-terms as describe in? washingtonspectator.org expect email from Better World Club to understand when membership renewal is needed ask No about cleaning kitty litter scoop...
Re: renewing membership
From: Member Support <http://www.betterworldclub.com/~support>
Aug 25 08:44
Hi Robert, Sorry for the trouble. That is the correct address. We’ve notated your account so in case any issues arise, we’ll have a record that you attempted to make payment. Thanks for being a member! Adam Member Services 1-866-238-1137 club@xxxxxxxxxxxx...
Re: From Gail re: the Administrator of Abundant Care said yes by phone to me just before my preparing my late dinner (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 25 08:47
We need to tell her that we'll be paying her and that she'll pay the $20,000. Want me to do that?
Re: From Gail re: the Administrator of Abundant Care said yes by phone to me just before my preparing my late dinner (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 25 10:04
I created a file on your computer /tmp/gail which has the account numbers and so on so that you can set up a direct transfer account.
Re: From Gail re: the Administrator of Abundant Care said yes by phone to me just before my preparing my late dinner (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 25 10:21
I think we did?
Re: From Gail re: the Administrator of Abundant Care said yes by phone to me just before my preparing my late dinner (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 25 11:13
Perfecto. Did you look into how to get money transferred into her Morgan Stanley account? It's possible that it can be done via Fidelity, BTW.
Re: Fidelity - spending
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 25 14:14
It's fine. The first tranche is needed immediately, so we'll tap our first-line accounts, but I plan to start pulling money out of my other banks. In some ways, this is fortuitous because I should have started moving money out of those low-return / low-int...
Re: fix text message phone number on No's keypoint
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 25 15:35
When should we go to Keypoint to fix our mailing addresses? And, which one should we go to?
Re: From Gail re: the Administrator of Abundant Care said yes by phone to me just before my preparing my late dinner (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 25 15:59
aspireapp.com says that wire routing numbers may be different than a regular bank routing number. You might want to try to search the routing number we used for the wire to make sure it's right.
Re: From Gail re: the Administrator of Abundant Care said yes by phone to me just before my preparing my late dinner (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 25 16:01
Nevermind. I see that wise.com says that this should work for both regular EFTs and wires.
Re: [External] Re: Fidelity - spending
From: "AltyKosherbek.team - http://www.fmr.com/~AltyKosherbek.team" <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 25 16:45
Sounds like a plan!
next week's schedule
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 25 18:03
It's possible that I will go into the office on Tuesday. I'll decide by Monday.
Re: next week's schedule
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 25 18:07
Oh, sorry, week after next, not next week. But, I will probably have lunch with ex-coworkers next week.
tasks
From: robert
Aug 26 00:07
look for degrowth video about richness and happiness recycle delete permanently driver's license photos on phone encrypt wire verification document in mini:~noelle/Documents update number of bundles on junk pickup to 3 make sure wire to Gail went through ~...
Re: fix text message phone number on No's keypoint
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 26 06:30
Let's hold off on this. Perhaps next week. I have higher priority items I need to accomplish.
Re: next week's schedule
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 26 06:32
Yeah. Not sure why. I think it's all-hands meeting or something.
happiness
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 26 06:51
This video (below) cites a revised study that says that happiness is achieved at an income level of $500,000 and it's diminishing returns after that. The argument is that happiness is measured by safety and security, not by the goods or services that one h...
billionaires leaving Ca
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 26 06:58
I would curious what legislative gaps missing to increase the number of worker-owned companies in Ca -- the ones that I think that the Dems and Becerra will fail to implement. brave.com
go childfree!
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 26 08:31
people.com She actually mentions "child-free". Bold.
Sonic.NET landline noise problems
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert )
Aug 26 09:39
We are having a few of problems with our Sonic.NET-based landline. 1) For some numbers, callers cannot get through to our landline phone. The landline phone rings and we pick up, but the line appears dead. Meanwhile, on the caller's end, the ringing contin...
RE: JIP JDO
From: Bulky <http://www.calwaste.com/~bulky>
Aug 26 14:36
From: Bulky Sent: Monday, August 24, 2026 4:58 PM To: 'eu.org' <eu.org> Subject: JIP JDO Hello, It was a pleasure to speak to you today. Please read the following instructions carefully and review the "Bulky/Junk" Item List provided next to confirm what is...
Re: [Sonic #8401579] Sonic.NET landline noise problems
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert )
Aug 26 14:51
Yeah, that fixed it. Everything is working. Thanks.
Re: The Request to Add Your External Account Has Been Initiated (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 26 16:24
Oh. I would've coordinated with Gail, but it's your call. You'll definitely need to call her, in any case, because it does not tell you when the micro-deposits land. She'll have to continually monitor her account. Also, I think there's a timeout, I think i...
Re: The Request to Add Your External Account Has Been Initiated (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 26 16:47
😬
tasks
From: robert
Aug 27 00:07
download podcasts to primary MP3 device put prescription medications into pocket figure out tasks that can delegate to Noelle clean eyelids when taking shower add duct tape and tarp to wishlist add to Youtube queue youtube.com
Re: billionaires leaving Ca
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 27 08:23
I wasn't arguing for large coops, but I guess that does bring up an interesting question whether the sort of technologies we see could be done with a web of small companies rather than large consolidated companies. I guess I'd have to research that. In any...
Re: happiness
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 27 08:26
I recently starting having to pay $10,000 per month to support my father-in-law ($120,000 per year). So, having an income of $500,000 would definitely make me feel better. It's possible that "safety and security" are attitudes (Buddhist monks do a good job...
age verification ... again
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 27 10:32
wired.com Still, child safety advocates and mental health experts doubt the effectiveness of Meta’s proposed changes. Digital rights activists, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, are sounding alarms that the increased age-verification measures t...
Re: [Sonic #8401579] Sonic.NET landline noise problems
From: "Sonic Support" <http://www.sonic.com/~support>
Aug 27 12:18
Hello, We are glad that your troubleshooting with us fixed the issue. Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do for you. Have a great day, Matt Tech Support (707) 547-3400 sonic.net
Re: Update on your junk pickup request ID# 260810-000086 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 27 14:48
This was the previous request. I guess they thought that the junk was picked up.
Re: ACLU-SCC: seeking volunteers to staff a table at the Silicon Valley Pride (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 27 14:49
Think we should go to the gym on Saturday?
Re: next week's schedule
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 27 15:04
I was right the first time -- I may go into the office next week (this coming Tuesday). I'll decide on Monday.
tasks
From: robert
Aug 28 00:09
post to Nicolas and Mike goodreads.com prevent anydesk from starting on boot on No's computer figure out how to allow normal users to start anydesk on No's computer youtube.com organize for Monday's junk pickup ID# 260810-000086 remove newspaper and cardbo...
Re: ACLU-SCC: seeking volunteers to staff a table at the Silicon Valley Pride (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 28 07:30
Well?
Re: ACLU-SCC: seeking volunteers to staff a table at the Silicon Valley Pride (fwd)
From: Noelle <noelle>
Aug 28 07:49
yep
vacation hours approved
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 28 16:26
My boss just approved my vacation hours. Please go ahead with booking Amber. Let's see if we can meet tomorrow some time.
newspaper hold
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 28 17:52
Please do newspaper hold. I'll do the USPS hold if possible.
Reservation Confirmation – Aug-31-2026 stay a t Best Western Plus South Coast Inn (fwd)
From: Noelle <noelle>
Aug 28 18:49
packing list for Santa Barbara
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 28 18:59
Below is my packing list. The very bottom will be the things I'll bring on the bus/train; the rest I'll stick into a suitcase which I'll put into your car on Sunday. -- books (in rolling backpack) charger cable for MP3 player (in rolling backpack) MP3 play...
Re: packing list for Santa Barbara
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 28 19:29
OK.
Re: AI and cheating
From: Brian <http://www.cs..edu/~b>
Aug 28 21:04
Sorry about your father-in-law!
tasks
From: robert
Aug 29 00:07
visit Keypoint to make sure have physical address on file at 9:30am verified kpcu.com call Keypoint to make sure have physical address on file 408-731-4100 x0 buy tarp and duct tape at hardware store buy dry cat food go to gym organize for Monday's junk pi...
AI chats that work from Tor Browser
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 29 07:38
Duck.ai seems to work to work from Tor Browser, as does Lumo (after much trouble). (Brave Leo always works instantly.) After a while, I was able to get into Gemini, but it only ever let me paste in the quote and all it said was "That is a famous quote ofte...
Re: AI chats that work from Tor Browser
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 29 08:00
These two AI chatbots also seem to work with Tor Browser: nano-gpt.com mistral.ai
Re: AI chats that work from Tor Browser
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 29 08:01
I find duck.ai's answers terse and also don't usually have recent info or news. In addition, it only accepts very small file attachments. (Note that Brave Leo doesn't allow file attachments at all.)
SF Mime Troupe - WRECKAGE - A Musical Tragicomedy - We look forward to seeing you in the park!
From: "San Francisco Mime Troupe" <http://www.wixevents.com/~notifications>
Aug 29 08:18
Thank you for RSVP'ing for our 2026 summer show WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy!We will take a look at all that remains now and after this national nightmare is over. How can people survive this mess? And how much more are we willing to sacrifice to salva...
Re: Hosts of Blowback Podcast to join Cuba WG Meeting Aug 30th! (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 29 08:54
Too bad the timing won't work out. Priorities, priorities.
Re: Noelle - Pet Sitting Visits Request Form (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 29 08:57
I didn't pay anything, so just ignore. Maybe we can use them in future, but Lifei will work for now.
Stop the Bleeding course
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 29 09:09
Re: ACLU-SCC: seeking volunteers to staff a table at the Silicon Valley Pride (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 29 09:11
There's a game at Paypal Stadium in the late afternoon.
Reminder: Film Showing: Earth's Greatest Enemy is coming up!
From: The Collins Foundation and where-I-live Peace & Justice Center <http://www.givebutter.com/~no-reply>
Aug 29 18:00
givebutter.com Film Showing: Earth's Greatest Enemy is coming up! 🎉 Please see below for ticket and event details. Your tickets Don't forget your tickets For your convenience, your in-person tickets are attached to this email in PDF format. Event details F...
tasks
From: robert
Aug 30 00:07
leave at 5pm to meet Noelle at Tostadas arrive at 6pm to see 6:30pm film Grace Baptist Church 10th & San Fernando "Earth's Greatest Enemy" $10 get rid of BWC membership number from published email "renewing membership" call credit card company to make sure...
Re: Aida Khamis invited you
From: http://www.cuds.dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 30 00:17
Put into your "junk" folder and delete.
lazy and poor
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 30 14:55
Did you watch the whole video? The studies reviewed later in the video did include groups of hundreds of people, definitely better than anecdotal stories about so-called lazy people that the presenter knows. The quality of the studies presented were pretty...
Re: packing list for Santa Barbara
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 30 15:39
Are you bringing sunscreen?
Re: PLEASE REPLY: ACLU-SCC tabling at Silicon Valley Pride on August 30, 2026 [5] (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Aug 30 15:43
Hope you had fun.
SF Mime Troupe - WRECKAGE - A Musical Tragicomedy - Only 3 days away!
From: "San Francisco Mime Troupe" <http://www.wixevents.com/~notifications>
Aug 30 18:30
SF Mime Troupe - WRECKAGE - A Musical Tragicomedy - Only 3 days away! This is just a quick reminder that the show is just around the corner! We can't wait to see you there! Show details: SJSU Tower Lawn South, where-I-live September 2, 2026 at 6:30 P...
tasks
From: robert
Aug 31 00:07
put suitcase into car take sunglasses out of car tell the cat sitter, Lifei, to put the newspaper on the porch put 3 plastic garbage bags and paper towels near kitty litter check lock on wooden gate on side of house put 3 plastic garbage bags near kitty li...
military socialism
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Aug 31 08:09
I'm not going to engage in the socialism argument directly, but I would like to know why some government services and their ROI cannot be evaluated. In particular, the Department of Defense has never been audited. That could very well be a case where gover...
tasks
From: robert
Sep 01 00:07
go into the office empty dishwasher clean eyelids when taking shower go through little appt book plan for tomorrow's meetup take extra stuff out of rolling backpack find books to read on train send to Mike and Nicolas think AI built the USPS portal? idahos...
duolingo
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 01 07:35
I see that you already caught up to me in Spanish.
global warming
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 01 07:51
Technically correct that the world will end in 2030. earth.org According to , "Within 50 years, Midwestern states like Arkansas, Missouri, and Iowa will likely hit the critical wet-bulb temperature limit", making living there difficult. The next generation...
Re: military socialism
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 01 08:00
I'll remind you that Hegseth committed to an audit of the DoD (DoW) ( wltreport.com ) and an 8% cut in the budget ( commondreams.org ). But, instead of saving the American taxpayer money, he pushes for rooting out DEI and testing everybody for testosterone...
tasks
From: robert
Sep 02 00:06
see musical play at 5:30pm put prescription medications into pocket unplug MP3 player figure out tasks that can delegate to Noelle put diatomaceous earth around cat food fill dishwasher run dishwasher after filling put work laptop under to-be-filed box loc...
tasks
From: robert
Sep 02 06:51
see musical play at 5:30pm SF Mime Troupe eat dinner at Pizza My Heart bring in CSA box download podcasts to primary MP3 device set "sleep" on primary MP3 player review podurama and pocketcasts put wristwatch on unplug MP3 player figure out tasks that can ...
tasks
From: robert
Sep 03 00:06
charge cell phone water the cat chain lock front door download packing list to phone disable fetchmail turn on dishwasher turn off answering machine bring newspaper in put outside dirty dishes in sink turn off bathroom sink faucet close bedroom, front room...
Fwd: From Gail re: Don's Obituary
From: Noelle <noelle>
Sep 03 07:01
Didn't save it or where is it? I hate Outlook
Fwd: Don Dad Obit
From: Noelle <noelle>
Sep 03 07:03
Where was it saved?
Re: Fwd: From Gail re: Don's Obituary
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 03 07:52
I don't know. I'll have to look into it when I'm there.
tasks
From: robert
Sep 04 00:05
take statin just before bed tonight
tasks
From: robert
Sep 05 00:06
eat brunch with Jenny at 10am
tasks
From: robert
Sep 06 00:07
recycle and take out garbage add to Kanopy kanopy.com do post-trip tasks log out of Netflix at hotel negotiate a time to get key back from cat sitter narrow schedule of webcam email alerts reduce and decrease webcam sensitivity restore HSA card to its righ...
turning off your computer
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 06 17:55
It turns out that when you do "suspend" on your computer, it actually does "hibernate". And it seems to work. But, hopefully, I won't have similar problems in the future. It seems that pressing the "power" button seems to do the trick of actually shutting ...
tasks
From: robert
Sep 07 00:08
off from work 😎 find out when lunch is tomorrow make food list, including earthquake water install net-tools on mini laptop send to Nicolas and Mike G.W. Bush had a lower approval rating usatoday.com sos.ca youtu.be brave.com empty dishwasher put badge bac...
voting electronically
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 07 08:14
sos.ca I found that Cans can vote semi-electronically. The voter fills out the ballot online, prints it out, and drops it in the mail or in a ballot box. I'm seriously considering doing this.
decentralizing electricity
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 07 08:18
youtu.be This was truly a phenomenal idea. It basically allows electrons to be routed like internet packets to people who need it, effectively decentralizing electricity and reducing dependence upon big electrical grids.
Reply from Gail re: Don birth article 1/2/1935 (fwd)
From: Noelle <noelle>
Sep 07 10:08
Re: Confirmed: your CVS Pharmacy appointment (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 07 13:24
They started distributing it just 3 days ago. I'll have to keep checking.
Re: voting electronically
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 07 16:59
Well, I guess the voter has to review (audit) the printout to make sure it corresponds to their selections. But, I think that's a problem even if the voter were to vote at a polling place. I suppose the county could manipulate the vote when it is received....
Re: decentralizing electricity
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 07 18:15
Yeah, David Roberts asked him a number of questions about the obstacles to implementing this. However, by far, the biggest thing standing in the way is what you suggest, "utility franchise monopolies". There would be enormous political pushback on this. Al...
Re: decentralizing electricity
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 07 18:30
Oh, and to correct one thing you said: I do not think he was arguing that any given consumer would pay less for electricity. One minor advantage would be that the customer would pay only the amount that they consumed rather than (as I get my PG&E bills rig...
tasks
From: robert
Sep 08 00:08
attend 6:30pm meetup meetup.com San Pedro Square clean space on backup hard drive max out 2025 401K contributions, again increase non-Roth (Traditional) contributions to 22% recharge primary MP3 player download podcasts to primary MP3 device set "sleept; o...
FW: From Melisse - Urgent: 100 Volunteers Needed for Statewide VBM & Chase Launch!
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 08 14:50
Not sure if you want to spend any free time on this.
Saturday?
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 08 15:27
I was going to arrange a haircut appointment for Saturday. Are you doing anything on Sat?
tasks
From: robert
Sep 09 00:08
unplug MP3 player contact Mark Reimers about bioinformatics jobs for Nicolas charge cell phone
congress medical coverage
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 09 07:59
The snopes article says that many of these reforms have already been implemented. But, as far as I know, congress does still have a premiere healthcare insurance policy. I honestly think they should not be allowed to have any health insurance whatsoever wh...
Re: The Request to Add Your External Account Has Been Initiated (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 09 14:24
Just a reminder that you need 2 small deposits (less than $1) to complete the enrollment and each deposit will be delayed by at least one day each (e.g., one deposit per day) for security purposes. Also note that the deposits will be retracted once the enr...
Re: Rwply From Gail re: The Request to Add Your External Account Has Been Initiated (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 09 15:44
Interesting. Let's wait until tomorrow to see if there's a second deposit (or dispersement). If there is not, then there might be a problem.
tasks
From: robert
Sep 10 00:07
go to BMO to start extracting money charge work laptop cut nails send to Mike and Nicolas rural voters always blame Democrat policies for medical care woes medicalxpress.com share with Nicolas and Mike interesting how many payments that never materialized ...
Sleater-Kinney
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 10 07:39
linkedin.com
Re: Viva Calle Sunday
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 10 08:03
Ah, yes. Funnily, it was on my calendar, but didn't bother to look.
dead electric razor
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 10 16:14
It appears to be cheaper to buy a new one than to repair the old one. Sadly. target.com Maybe we can hit Target this weekend.
tasks
From: robert
Sep 11 00:06
eat out with friend at 5:53pm Heather at Dish N Dash buy shaver replacement go through little appt book verify that August 2026 Bank of the West deposit went through put August 2026 Chase bill into budgetbook pay $1664 August 2026 Chase bill
Re: Viva Calle Sunday
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 11 06:51
Do you wanna go to the gym tomorrow instead of Sunday? We'd have to work around my 2pm haircut.
Re: The Request to Add Your External Account Has Been Initiated (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 11 06:55
Glad this worked out. Next up is to get money out of my bank. Let's hope it works. 🤞
Re: “Don’t Be Squeamish About Squamous, Get a Checkup!”
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 11 06:56
Heard this already. Sorry.
Re: See you at: Brunch ethics: 25 years since 9/11/01 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 11 10:59
Hope you had a great brunch.
Re: dead electric razor
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 11 16:06
Well, I replaced it. Definitely not as nice a model, but it's better than nothing.
Re: Excellent article by Lea Aschkenas vs. media smears of Cuba (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 07:12
Yeah. I'm glad Lea Aschkenas wrote this because I never even questioned that interview on NPR. It's amazing that with millions of websites, millions of Youtubers, and millions of blogs and other sources, we still have any form of mass media. Perhaps this ...
Re: Going to SB Monday (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 07:17
FWIW, my $10,000 deposit went through. Not sure if it settled / cleared, yet, 'tho.
Re: August 29, 2026 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 07:27
The American economy in the 19th century was very different than it is now. Overall, there was a big need for many more workers. Now that there is no growth in the economy, the big push is to drive immigrants away. Which is precisely the opposite of the wa...
Re: The Corporate Dem Asking Super PACs To Call Him A Progressive (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 07:32
Markey already won. But, this is good investigative journalism. You can guarantee that, whoever (or whatever cause) has the most ads should be exactly the person you should not vote for.
Re: Fwd: The Sun: Adverse Effects
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 07:36
Not squamous again!
Re: Fwd: September 1, 2026
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 07:44
It's funny how absolutely nobody except Trump himself likes Hegseth. And, I expect that, too, to be on shaky ground (as I may have mentioned before). And, yeah, we already know about the so-called unitary executive, also known as a king, an absolute monarc...
Re: Fwd: September 4, 2026
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 08:11
Ah. This explains why Cleveland received such low approval ratings while in office. I guess he didn't have the political capital to seize the assets of the millionaire class, unlike FDR. I guess this is why the Federal Reserve tries its damnest to avoid de...
Biden college funding relief policies
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 09:33
There is a strong argument for not giving free money to people when college costs were through the roof. And, I don't think everybody needs to go to college. (Do I sound like Peter Thiel now?) The problem is that, with the degradation of labor unions, maki...
article about 924 Gilman
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 09:48
berkeleyside.org Wow. That is a long article. Pretty comprehensive, 'tho. The referenced is also pretty interesting (and a lot shorter). It refreshing to know that collectives can still thrive in these horrible days when everything looks so bleak.
How do you define good health – and achieve it – in a broken US medical system?
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 09:57
theguardian.com This article has a very "United Kingdom healthcare system" bias, in the sense that a lot of American citizens do not have access to healthcare. It does make some good points, such as getting guidance through a physician is key.
increasing the retirement age
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 10:11
OK, that would be one big downside to raising the retirement age. Also, in the U.S., reducing the retirement age may not make sense since longevity is not keeping up: .
What Historians Say pipeline
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 10:30
We need to fill up the pipeline. I think we should continue watching that PBS Youtube about Turkey. I think this could be a contender ('tho it gets a bit complex because it becomes harder to jump in the middle of the series). What do you think?
Re: September 18 - State Propositions Event (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 10:34
Are you implying that you want to go?
Re: September 8, 2026 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 10:40
Going to the site that Heather cites directs me to votesafe.org . I guess Musk doesn't like me.
Re: Viva Calle Sunday
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 10:45
Calling this off since we're not going to Viva Calle on Sunday. Abort, abort!
Re: A Slice of NY 2oth anniversary party
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 10:47
Is the party on a particular day? This PDF file is hard to interpret.
Re: A Slice of NY 2oth anniversary party
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 11:00
OK. I'll stick it on my calendar.
Re: September 8, 2026 (fwd)
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 11:01
Glad I was blocked, then.
Re: A Slice of NY 2oth anniversary party
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 11:22
OK, let's skip the party.
Re: A Slice of NY 2oth anniversary party
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 11:34
Will think about it.
government should pay for people to own guns if they give them healthcare
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 11:52
The counterargument gets sort of interesting, too. If the government should not be paying for anything, would that mean the effective end of the U.S. government (i.e., anarchy)? I mean, like Nicolas says, with the existence of a government, there must be p...
Jonny's next tasks
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 15:19
Do you know when Jonny will be coming by again? The next task is to look at the roof.
size of government
From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)
Sep 12 15:59
This isn't quite true. There were two factions: one which preferred a restricted and state-based government (Jefferson et al.) and another which preferred a much more centralized and consolidated government (Hamilton et al.). So, I think these tensions we...
Re: The List
From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 16:00
Insecure is fine. Good to know.
Re: Jonny's next tasks
From: Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
Sep 12 16:01
I think that's low priority since it's not directly exposed to the element, but, sure, why not? Should be relatively easy, I think.

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