Comment Re:I gave up on it long ago (Score 1) 75
That and having to wait while it checks if you are robot and then continuously clicking on request to save cookies. Too much overhead.
Submission + - CDC orders massive retraction of scientific papers on political grounds (substack.com) 2
Mr. Dollar Ton writes: The CDC has apparently instructed its scientists to retract or pause the publication of any research manuscript being considered by any medical or scientific journal, not merely its own internal periodicals. The move aims to ensure that no “forbidden terms” appear in the work.
The policy includes manuscripts that are in the revision stages at journal (but not officially accepted) and those already accepted for publication but not yet live.
In the order, CDC researchers were instructed to remove references to or mentions of a list of forbidden terms: “Gender, transgender, pregnant person, pregnant people, LGBT, transsexual, non-binary, nonbinary, assigned male at birth, assigned female at birth, biologically male, biologically female,” according to an email sent to CDC employees (see below).”
If true, Lisenko would give fat thumbs up to the new administration.
The policy includes manuscripts that are in the revision stages at journal (but not officially accepted) and those already accepted for publication but not yet live.
In the order, CDC researchers were instructed to remove references to or mentions of a list of forbidden terms: “Gender, transgender, pregnant person, pregnant people, LGBT, transsexual, non-binary, nonbinary, assigned male at birth, assigned female at birth, biologically male, biologically female,” according to an email sent to CDC employees (see below).”
If true, Lisenko would give fat thumbs up to the new administration.
Submission + - Trump Administration Releases California Dam Water Without State Approval (newsweek.com) 1
An anonymous reader writes: As the wildfires continue in Southern California, President Donald Trump's administration released significant amounts of water from California's dams on Friday in a move that bypassed state authorities.
Trump has been fiercely critical of California Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to contain the Los Angeles wildfires that broke out last month, dubbing him "Newscum" on social media.
The president has repeatedly attributed the disaster to what he says are water shortages caused by California state policies, such as fire hydrants that ran dry, though this was denied by state officials who claimed a water-pumping station that was down for maintenance has since been reopened.
The directive to release water came after Trump issued an executive order to "maximize" water deliveries in California and "override" state policies where they deem it necessary.
According to the Times on Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had then been directed to dramatically increase the flow of water as federal data confirmed that by the end of Friday increased releases from Terminus Dam at Lake Kaweah and Schafer Dam at Lake Success would total approximately 1.6 billion gallons of water.
The sudden water release has since stunned local officials, who scrambled to prevent potential flooding as state and federal water managers typically coordinate releases carefully, ensuring that enough water is retained for future agricultural use while preventing flood risks. However, the Trump administration's order bypassed this process, creating a chaotic response among local officials.
The unprecedented release, which sent water rushing into the Central Valley, had no impact on the recent Los Angeles wildfires, despite Trump's claims, who took to his Truth Social account to tout the release of water.
"Photo of beautiful water flow that I just opened in California," he posted, hailing the release as a "long fought Victory" that he suggested could have prevented the wildfires. "I only wish they listened to me six years ago—There would have been no fire!"
According to the Times, water experts explained the water released is headed for low-lying agricultural land, not Southern California, and has no physical route to reach wildfire-affected areas.
Laura Ramos, interim director of research and education at the California Water Institute at California State University, Fresno told the newspaper, "If the purpose was to help with the fires in Southern California, we do not believe that it will, because that's not where that water goes."
The release of the water comes after Trump claimed on social media on Monday that the U.S. military "just entered the Great State of California" in an attempt to improve the water supply.
Trump, a long-time critic of Newsom, said the military used emergency powers and "TURNED ON THE WATER" from the Pacific Northwest following the wave of devastating wildfires. This was denied by state authorities at the time.
Trump has been fiercely critical of California Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to contain the Los Angeles wildfires that broke out last month, dubbing him "Newscum" on social media.
The president has repeatedly attributed the disaster to what he says are water shortages caused by California state policies, such as fire hydrants that ran dry, though this was denied by state officials who claimed a water-pumping station that was down for maintenance has since been reopened.
The directive to release water came after Trump issued an executive order to "maximize" water deliveries in California and "override" state policies where they deem it necessary.
According to the Times on Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had then been directed to dramatically increase the flow of water as federal data confirmed that by the end of Friday increased releases from Terminus Dam at Lake Kaweah and Schafer Dam at Lake Success would total approximately 1.6 billion gallons of water.
The sudden water release has since stunned local officials, who scrambled to prevent potential flooding as state and federal water managers typically coordinate releases carefully, ensuring that enough water is retained for future agricultural use while preventing flood risks. However, the Trump administration's order bypassed this process, creating a chaotic response among local officials.
The unprecedented release, which sent water rushing into the Central Valley, had no impact on the recent Los Angeles wildfires, despite Trump's claims, who took to his Truth Social account to tout the release of water.
"Photo of beautiful water flow that I just opened in California," he posted, hailing the release as a "long fought Victory" that he suggested could have prevented the wildfires. "I only wish they listened to me six years ago—There would have been no fire!"
According to the Times, water experts explained the water released is headed for low-lying agricultural land, not Southern California, and has no physical route to reach wildfire-affected areas.
Laura Ramos, interim director of research and education at the California Water Institute at California State University, Fresno told the newspaper, "If the purpose was to help with the fires in Southern California, we do not believe that it will, because that's not where that water goes."
The release of the water comes after Trump claimed on social media on Monday that the U.S. military "just entered the Great State of California" in an attempt to improve the water supply.
Trump, a long-time critic of Newsom, said the military used emergency powers and "TURNED ON THE WATER" from the Pacific Northwest following the wave of devastating wildfires. This was denied by state authorities at the time.
Submission + - Musk compromises government systems (reuters.com) 5
evil_aaronm writes: Elon Musk and a crew of loyalists infiltrated the Office of Personnel Management and locked out legitimate employees, compromising system security, and employee data.
Submission + - Elon Musk reveals Elon Musk was wrong about Full Self-Driving (techcrunch.com)
theweatherelectric writes: Sean O'Kane for TechCrunch writes, "For nearly nine years, Elon Musk has promised Tesla vehicles had the hardware needed to support a self-driving car. This week, he made his latest admission that many are not. Musk said on a conference call Wednesday evening that Tesla cars equipped with so-called Hardware 3 will need an upgrade before they can support unsupervised self-driving software the automaker is still developing. These Hardware 3 vehicles, sold between 2019 and 2023, are equipped with the older version of the computer that powers the company’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” driver assistance software. 'I think the honest answer is that we’re going to have to upgrade people’s Hardware 3 computer for those that have bought Full Self-Driving,' he said. 'That’s going to be painful and difficult, but we’ll get it done.'"
Comment There is still an auction though (Score 1) 18
And that is who can pay the politicians the most who administrate the allocations.
This sounds a bit like the POW and POS debate in crypto.
Comment Re:What's the big deal? (Score 1) 224
he was impeached because of it.
WTF are you talking about? Trump was impeached for using congressional approved foreign aid to bribe leaders of another country to smear his top political candidate. At least trying to the important facts straight.
Comment Re:Why? (Score 1) 224
Trump already did the good things I do want
Like increase the deficit more than any president in the history of presidents?
Comment Re:Why? (Score 1) 224
Government efficiency effort is code word for redirect more of the public money into the hands of the oligarchs and people that will give kickbacks to Trump. Trump doesn't do anything unless he benefits somewhere in the chain of events. Everyone at this stage has to understand the extremely transaction nature of Trump. Also Trump is easily manipulatable and bribed.
Comment Re:I can't imagine anything leaking (Score 1) 224
Oh Trump will end the war by giving Putin what he wants and maybe more.
The influence and capacity of Russia will increase and Russia will now share borders with several NATO countries setting up WW3.
We already saw how appeasement and giving into imperialistic aggressive conquest turned out in the last century. The Trumpers want to see a repeat and maybe join in the side of the Axis powers this time.
Anyone who thinks they are "pretty much the same" is gravely mistaken.
Comment Re:Yay! The Adults are back in charge! (Score 1) 131
The Abraham Accords thanks to a guy that is lied about nonstop by the corporate-war-pigs
The guy you claim is lied about, lies everytime he opens his mouth. You can't be serious here.
Comment but California's governor publicly questioned the (Score 1) 78
but California's governor publicly questioned the widespread railroad theft
Questioned it on what basis? Don't the freight/tracking companies know definitively what they lost and how would the governor office have a clue. Why is "theft" a political issue?
Comment Re:It's a room with a single counter and tables (Score 1) 67
Yes of course. The author, which maybe ChatGPT, fails to identify how coffee shops could look different. Imagine spending time wondering why gas stations all look the same and fingering some a pseudo-intellectual cultural reason why that is.
Comment Re:Ride a bike, live longer (Score 1) 79
I think e-bikes should be required to have wi-fi connected controllers to ride on shared pedestrian/bike trails and their max speed is dependent on how crowded the path is, or maybe more simply time of day.
Comment Re:Ride a bike, live longer (Score 1) 79
Just did a 5 mile mountain bike commute to work. Invigorating, My employer should pay me to ride as i work out details on things I am working during that time.
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