Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Magpies stereotype: Gough, Marg, Bee Gee(s), Lyllie, Lucifer …

 Putin on art, and what it is like for a Canadian woman to have dinner with him.  And another piece with “He considered the fact that primarily women were responsible for Russia policy in the Obama administration to be an intentional attempt to humiliate him.”  Link here


The Anti-Putin Songs That Have Gone Viral In Ukraine

A track titled “Bayraktar,” of indeterminate origin, has been receiving hundreds of thousands of plays online, and is in rotation on Ukrainian radio. Over a simple beat, a gravelly voice insults Russian President Vladmir Putin’s forces. - The Atlantic

Tanner Greer Op-Ed on Ukraine (NYT).  He is the Scholar’s Stage blogger


Magpies stereotype (NYT).  Among other things


Who writes on the internet?



 Natural immunity right now is looking somewhat weak.  And total ivermectin fail (WSJ).


The decline of Cesar Franck (NYT).  And the sounds of Dune (NYT).


Where can you visit in Asia right now?


 “This paper examines the factors that have been driving the fall in inequality and poverty over two recent decades in the Russian Federation.

Is Russia shifting toward a long-term, static war?


A Ukraine-related hypothesis about the unpaid UCLA job.


How to improve your focus while working from home ZDNet: “The COVID-19 pandemic drove many into “hermit mode” as our employers required us to work from home for months. Working from home seems easy until you have to do it while dealing with the ordinary distractions of home life! Luckily, there are many strategies for how to improve your focus in this unique work situation. Working from home presents challenges because it blurs work and leisure. If you have all day at home to complete a task, it’s human to get distracted by the internet or your phone.  Evidence-based strategies for improving focus — such as eliminating distractions, getting exercise, and practicing time management — can help you stay productive and empower you as a remote professional. Read on to learn some of the best strategies for improving focus as a home-based remote worker…”Magpies stereotype


ZDNet: “How secure is your home or office network? I’ll assume you already have an antimalware/antivirus solution in place, such as Windows Security, which is built into Windows 10 and Windows 11 (and which I believe works particularly well). 

But antivirus isn’t enough. Escalating international tensions — coupled with an ever-increasing number of professionals working remotely— are driving the need for small-scale solutions and best practices to secure home- and small-business networks and mobile devices from malware, malvertising, and other threats.  What follows is a brief guide — with product recommendations and best practices — for those of you looking to navigate the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. 

If you have limited network security experience but want to provide additional security for yourself, your small business, or your friends and family, this guide is for you. (If you’re looking for more extensive resources on networking security, CISA’s guide is a good place to start.)  Below are the products I am currently using to protect my family’s home networks and mobile devices. (I expect to add more product and service recommendations when I have sufficient time to investigate them.)…


Magpies stereotype: Gough, Marg, Beegee, Lyllie, Lucifer …