Paul Sutton @zleap@qoto.org
Interested in Technology, Science, Chemistry, Education, Fediverse, GNU/Linux and free software.
Joined Mar 2020
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The wave of Newcomers we've been receiving in GNOME is very diverse in some ways, and it's made me very happy. Yet I've noticed that few people of color stick around for more than GSoC/Outreachy, and I wonder why that is. Is there a lack of opportunity? A general lack of time for open source work among those demographics? What could we be doing better?
I'm really interested in this, because I would love to see more people like me involved.
Good, the mess smokers leave behind is disgusting and damges the environment.
Wil they also be billed for the cost of fires on say heathland that are caused by discarded cigarettes too.
@stephen_j_moran@mastodon.ie
This is an excellent video, so thank you for sharing. Easy to understand and very informative, should be good to help people learn about related topics.
Ah the photo from Back to the Future :)
@malcircuit Apparently we need to do this for CVs and say how we have improved productivity or achieved something. I work as a Supply Teaching Assistant so just go in, sometimes for a single day and cover staff who are off.
So no idea how this new fangled vocabulary applies to what I do. I just get on with the job in hand the best I can.
We also now have a personal brand apparently, so we are lowered to a product rather than a human being, more corporate claptrap.
I am doing some Chemistry at the moment, I see it as a 'fun' activity, if I was doing it properly then I guess I would need an expensive balance so I can weigh the metal elements out so they are the same weight.
OOps, posted this in error instead of the first part. I will post results when I have them.
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I've been struggling with this myself, so I thought I'd repeat it for other people that might be dealing with the same thing:
Not every hobby needs to be a project. Not everything needs to be a whole *thing* with a goal and an endpoint. It's okay to not finish something. It's okay to pick up something for a bit, explore it, start making something, and then drop it without making any "progress".
Productivity is capitalist bullshit that doesn't need to infect your free time too. Have some fun
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Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel died 50 years ago. He was asked if he had a message for the young. “Let them remember that there is meaning beyond absurdity. Let them be sure that every deed counts, that every word is power, and that we all can do our share to redeem the world in spite of all absurdities and all frustrations and all disappointments. Above all, let them remember…to build a life as if it were a work of art.”
#mazeldon @mazeldon
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Our "Respects Your Freedom" (RYF) certification program helps you find hardware that doesn't violate your right to control the devices you own. Learn more, and shop while supporting companies that support your freedom: https://ryf.fsf.org/ #RYF
Cupid stunt aka Kenny Everett will remain timeless.
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RT @bedspolice@twitter.com
Have you seen Munopa?
The 14-year-old from Luton was last seen on Friday (30 December). He is described as slim build, 5'7", and was seen wearing a black tracksuit, black coat, black hat and on a black bike.
Munopa is known to have links to the Marsh Farm area of Luton.
🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/bedspolice/status/1610255047274774528
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Tobacco companies to be billed for cleaning up cigarette butts in Spain - Ruling is part of a package of measures designed to reduce waste and increase recyclingTobacco companies are to be forced to foot the bill for cleaning up the millions of cigarette ends that smokers discard every year under new environmental regulations in Spain.The ruling, which comes into force this... #theguardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/03/tobacco-companies-cleaning-up-cigarette-butts-spain
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⚠️🌧️🌊 #MetOffice have issued a Yellow Warning for Rain, 7pm Tue - 3am Wed, and Natural Resources Wales have also issued a Yellow “Be Aware” Advisory for risk of #flooding, for much of #Conwy and #Gwynedd counties.
Background: Rainfall is expected to continue through Tuesday and become heavier overnight. 15-25mm could widely fall in Conwy and Gwynedd in 3-4 hours, and some places over high ground could see as much as 40-50mm of rainfall in total.
People drive in these conditions ..... Why ?
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These are the people holding Britain together – video - In the midst of the UK's deepening cost of living crisis, John Harris and John Domokos go in search of hope, touring England and Wales to meet the new breed of community activists dealing with hunger, poverty, and loneliness, but who are also trying to push towards a better future. All the groups covered in... #theguardian
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#OTD in 1883, Clement Attlee was born. He had the quiet vision to institute massive postwar changes in the #UK, including our #NHS.
His socialist reforms were opposed by the Tory opposition & the current Tory govt continues this by wrecking our health system in order to revert it to prewar privatised status.
My favourite Attlee quote:
"Charity is a cold, grey, loveless thing. If a man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim".
I think my blog may be a little too random. I generally post about the events I run or share interesting stuff from fedi or elsewhere to help promote events for example. But will submit as it will help encourage others to do the same.
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“In #Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment and counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Make sure everyone understands this — It’s costing us far too much to NOT provide housing and supports to those who are homeless.
@drdcarpenter
Ok no problem, thanks
I will promote on my blog and see if I can promote more widely in Torbay and area at least.
So how are you presenting this Big Blue button (BBB),
Zoom sort of works for me, I don't have teams, but do have access to a BBB setup
Paul
Interested in Technology, Science, Chemistry, Education, Fediverse, GNU/Linux and free software.
Joined Mar 2020
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