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data centers in SJ, Robert
- One of the people at the meeting sent this: bit.ly I cannot see it in Tor Browser, however.
- Tech Workers coops, Robert
- He also mentioned . Had you heard of usworker.coop ? Know anything about it?
- Re: Tech Workers coops, Robert
- I wanted to say this in the meeting, but didn't have time: I think tech coops and small businesses are important in Ca because, if we can successfully kick out all of the billionaires from Ca, we workers can continue on here without them and worker-owned e...
- Re: Tech Workers coops, Noelle
- maybe. looks familiar
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- Re: data centers in SJ, Robert
- OK. Do you think people will allow data centers to be built in where-I-live? I.e., is there any value to this petition?
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- Re: data centers in SJ, Robert
- Well, then, it seems like the petition should say that all new data centers should be built in the neighborhood of where Mayor Matt Mahan lives. This could highlight how people don't want these hyperscale data centers where they live, whether they are tech...
- Re: data centers in SJ, Noelle
- yeah hyperscale is the key
Re: 🗞️ Latest registrations for What H istorians Say: Byzantium, Robert
- Weirdly, Alain left the group. I guess he was expecting something different. At least, we got some Youtube recommendations from him before he left.
Re: Good Samaritan Hospital Breast Care Center Appointment Confirmation (fwd), robert
- Aw, come on, maam!
See you at: The History of Concrete - $9 Tuesdays at the Drafthouse (fwd), Noelle
- PS meet at 6:45 at the latest, before the movie.
young people still don't vote in Ca, Robert
- Did you see this?: latimes.com Another stupid Newsom move. Don't know who would ever vote for this guy.
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- Re: young people still don't vote in Ca, Robert
- Interesting. We definitely were not taught how to register to vote, but we were told how to enroll in the selective service. What a world. What's particularly depressing is how far Michigan is ahead of Ca in this respect.
definition of a worker, Robert
- I found something weird w.r.t. AI chatbots. If you query "definition of a worker in the American capitalist system", it always brings up the Marxist definition of a worker. (I wasn't able to try either Grok nor Claude.) Go ahead and try it and tell me if y...
- Re: definition of a worker, Robert
- Actually, trying to define what a "worker" is is remarkably difficult. For example, how do you define an independent contractor who owns his own "means of production" but also employs himself? Anyway, wikipedia.org does seem to be most succinct yet skirtin...
- Re: definition of a worker, Robert
- Yeah. When I first encountered the original "Marxist" definitions, I went down a rabbit hole. Marx had a very narrow definition of what a worker is (which makes sense for his overall arguments), and it certainly didn't include self-employed (independent co...
- Re: definition of a worker, Robert
- Right. He called these people "petite bourgeoisie", and that these people almost always ended up becoming "workers" (i.e., working for someone else for pay, using someone else's resources, and having someone else own the result of the labor). I can think o...
- Re: definition of a worker, Robert
- Yeah. I think philosophies, like the sciences, adapt. Newtonian physics is useful for basic understanding of physics, but you need to move to Einsteinian physics for other purposes. Philosophies usually adapt over time, but keep their footing in some basic...
rebooting your computer, Robert
- I'd like to reboot your computer on Friday. Just FYI.
Re: Our 2026 Voter Guide is here. Now lets win. (fwd), robert
- Yeah, they are already on my list and already considered them on my ballot.
out of control AI, Robert
- I was listening to a story about RSI. I didn't know that the biggest indicator of problems is when the AI tries hiding what it's doing from both the humans and other machines. It's sort of like a mischievous kid. 👶 cloudsecurityalliance.org
Re: jessy just messaged you (fwd), robert
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Trump filters, Robert
- In general, I find it difficult to follow what President Trump says. Sometimes he says things that aren't true, or says something that will never happen, or says something outrageous for effect. I probably would not bother listening to him at all, but, if ...
vote-by-mail in Ca, Robert
- spur.org "Including partial ID numbers with names and addresses on mail-ballot envelopes (as would be required under this proposition) could increase privacy and identity-theft risks when combined with information exposed through other data breachesuot; I ...
the slow-decline death, Robert
- Yeah, it's hard to say whether a slow decline and fade-away is better than just "ripping off the band-aid". I mean, if Gary had been hit by a car or eaten by raccoon, it would've been just as fast -- it's shocking and disturbing and sad all at once. Unlike...
history meetup, Robert
- Could you please review?: meetup.com
Re: October 5, 2026 (fwd), robert
- Maybe his thinking is that, once the abortion happens, it's over and done with, whereas a marriage is "forever"? I think we've already seen the chaos that getting rid of a nationwide right to abortion has done, and getting rid of same-sex marriage would b...
Re: Omega Healthcare wins 2026 AI Breakthrough Gold Award (fwd), robert
- I guess the brain is last frontier. Once machines are embedded into every human brain at birth, reading and recording every thought, it's game over -- humans will stop being humans. At least, as we now know them.
Re: women in AI industry, robert
- I wonder to what extent the caste system layers into gender?
Re: Salinas,Steinbeck,housing, robert
- Or, implement strict urban growth boundaries (greenbelts) so that dense housing is the only choice. But, NIMBY is likely to stop any development whatsoever. Nothing drives the animal spirits like using your house as a piggybank.
b-b-b-billionaires, Robert
- Were you going to send this to Heather? youtube.com
Re: Florida weighs ditching property taxes and sticking Canadians with the bill, robert
- Watch out. This same nonsense could happen in our beloved state of Ca. Let's hope that this stupid proposition on capping local taxes gets voted down.
Re: SV poll, robert
- The “chasing grandchildren” phenomenon is interesting. I guess the untoward side-effect of high housing prices is the breaking of families and, potentially, family ties.
Re: NSPM-7 Defendants Union, robert
- I wish we all wouldn't have to waste our time with all this nonsense. Canadians have it lucky.
Re: SAVE ACT/SAVE database, robert
- Might be a good idea to download your SSA benefits regularly in case you are designated as an enemy of the state and your earnings history erased.
Re: livestream firing squad execution, robert
- Probably.
Re: San Jos is infested with this tree. (fwd), robert
- I didn't know that you need to crush the leaves to release their foul odor. So, if we did use it as repellent, we'd need to crush the leaves first.
You've scheduled: What Historians Say: America's Caste System, Meetup
- Title: You've scheduled: What Historians Say: America's Caste System You're going! What Historians Say: America's Caste System Adventures in History and Culture Your Meetup event has been scheduled! 10/18/2026, 6:30:00 PM PDT San Pedro Square Market: Downt...
Re: Elon Musk Doesn't Want You To See This (fwd), robert
- Do you want to see 4 hours of Elon Musk?
Re: figure out why No's computer never goes to sleep, robert
- I think it was the sound was left on on a browser tab. It went to sleep.
Re: Valyries, robert
- OK, this coming Sat.
anniversary options, Robert
- happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net happycow.net yelp.to yelp.to Probably too late for Flea Cafe.
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Re: zoom upgrade, robert
- OK, I upgraded Zoom on your machine.
dictators, Robert
- We know that Biden ruffled feathers with Saudi Arabia and several other dictatorships. But, why did Trump take a sudden turn from all previous presidents to cozy up to dictators such as Jair Bolsonaro, Kim Jong Un, and Vladimir Putin? 🤷 msn.com
newspeak, Robert
- banned-books.org You're right -- that was an unfair. However, besides the 14 districts that ban the book in the United States, both Cuba and China ban the book nationwide. I guess the article should've said "nationwide" instead of "federaluot; so that it c...
persimmons custard, Robert
- It was suggested that persimmons can be a substitute for pureed pumpkin. So, you could try this recipe: thehappyglutenfreevegan.com Doubling this recipe would make sense so that you could use a full can of coconut milk. In that case, instead of 15 oz. pure...
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- Re: persimmons custard, Robert
- I guess you could buy coconut milk at Nijia Market. Or maybe even the corner market. 🤮
Re: Your Popelouchum Estate order is out for delivery! (fwd), robert
- Yeah. And knocked loudly.
Re: how I voted, Robert
- I just recently found out about the concept of "undervoting", where people don't vote for or against an individual or a proposition. capitolweekly.net is an interesting article about this.
- Re: how I voted, Brian
- Interesting, thanks. I just hope the Dems figure out that my undervote came about because their candidate isn't Democatic enough to win me.
Re: Fw: Join the Anti-War Contingent at NoKings + other events, Robert
- Is this supposed to include a protest at where-I-live City Hall? I don't see it.
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Takeuchi, Robert
- They want you to confirm.
Re: REMINDER: ACLU-SCC chapter meeting tonight (Oct 15) (fwd), robert
- There's a proliferation of Zoom meetings.
Re: fetchmail authentication failed on http://dummy.us.eu.org/http://www.secure285.inmotionhosting.com/~noelle (fwd), robert
- You mean, unumhumbrewing? Nah, we can get rid of it. You'll need to get out of pine and re-enter your password if I do get rid of it.
Re: Fidelity - beneficiaries, Robert
- I see that there is a drop-down for "trust" associated with the name for the Fidelity accounts. There is no such drop-down for the 401K accounts, and those already have the word "trust" in the beneficiary name. I think the existing beneficiary names are fi...
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- Re: Fidelity - beneficiaries, Robert
- The beneficiary is "ROBERT AND NOELLE LIVING TRUST". It sounds like I'll need to change this to just "Noelle". I'll do that.
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- Re: Fidelity - beneficiaries, Robert
- Thanks. We should review our beneficiaries on our Nov 6 meeting. I set the trust as the primary for the Health Savings Account and the non-retirement accounts. But, again, we can review these at our meeting.
tech workers and unions, Robert
- youtube.com I imagine that many of you already heard about this book since it's been out for a month. It's good to hear the story from the side of a tech worker!
buying votes, Robert
- I'm glad you pushed back. I think I was wrong. Apparently, most of the payments will be going to battleground districts, not purely Republican ones, according moneywise.com . So, I guess this money may be being used to "buy votes", unlike what I said origi...
Saturday's iterinary?, Robert
- This is all I know right now: 1. No Kings march at noon. 2. Rush thing at Teske's at 2pm. 3. Film 4. Dinner Do you know if dinner is after the film? Or, before?
inherited traits, Robert
- I think this sort of question (at least, I think this is what you are implying) comes up a lot. For example, we know that MLKJ was a womanizer (see reddit.com ), but, while we don't like what he did in his personal life, we still like what he said. For som...
living in denial, Robert
- We all have to live in some level of denial and intentional "forgetfulness". I often think of Ben Affleck finding that his family owned slaves. (reddit.com ). He badly wanted to paint himself as a "good" person, not only to lie to himself but to the public...
Re: hips, robert
- The article didn't mention squatting. I can feel that loosing my hips. I'll have to pretend Gary is stil around.
Re: AI, medical debt,billing & coding, robert
- Seems like this would be ripe for federal regulation once the Dems get in. Let's hope that tech stocks continue to decline, making AI company IPOs less likely, and allowing any legislation more palatable.
Re: punishing the poor and the politics, robert
- I wish this article would give stats about whether income quantiles increased or decreased based on particular policies. That would make it easier to measure "poverty".
Re: Note on Roger Waters and Other Superior Moral Beings (fwd), robert
- I could agree that someone can appreciate art based on the art itself, for myself, I am much more attracted to the political art than any other kind. There's no accounting for taste.
Re: anti-fascist economics, robert
- I'm amazed that there wasn't a single mention of sewer socialists in this entire artcle.
Re: DOGE plunder, robert
- Probably something equivalent has happened in history (i.e., where government consultants were brought in and ended up just profiting from the information they gleaned while there), but I cannot think of any. The worse part is that we can't vote these peo...
- Re: DOGE plunder, robert
- Just to make sure I understand what you're saying: you mean that, if, say, a private oil company is used to provide oil to the army, they are benefiting after the contract is done by the expanded oil fields that needed to be built to supply the oil? And, t...
film next Sunday, Robert
- One of the TWC guys sent this.
Re: Mail delivery failed: returning message to sender (fwd), Robert
- Oh, this one is spoofing your email address. There's not much info in the headers, but Google was right to bounce this. I recommend saving the original in a "junk" folder (create it if it doesn't exist).
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