Bit hard to sanction your boss, though, init?
Brexit, for once some facts.
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Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms
The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country.
www.bbc.co.uk
While obviously a big hit to letting the average Russian know what is really happening in the world I thought Nick Clegg's reply was classic.
"Soon millions of ordinary Russians will find themselves cut off from reliable information".
In all my life I never thought I would hear the words reliable and information in the same sentence when referring to Facebook.
TTFN
John.
The BBC isn't Putin up with it, starts Russian Tor
blog.torproject.org
Friendface
en.wikipedia.org
Responding to Tor censorship in Russia | Tor Project
Since December 1st, some Internet providers in Russia have started to block access to Tor. We need your help NOW to keep Russians connected to Tor!
blog.torproject.org
Friendface
Facebook onion address - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
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It's easy to forget the dangers faced by the teams trying to report this terrible conflict so this one is for them.
www.thewrap.com
www.irishmirror.ie
TTFN
John.
2 Daily Beast Reporters Shot in Ukraine as Vehicle Sprayed With Gunfire
Daily Beast war reporters Emil Filtenborg and Stefan Weichert suffered multiple gunshot wounds while driving through northeast Ukraine
www.thewrap.com
Sky News reporters shot at during video report in Ukraine in horrific ambush
'Bullets cascaded through the whole of the car, tracers, bullet flashes, windscreen glass, plastic seats, the steering wheel, and dashboard had disintegrated'
www.irishmirror.ie
TTFN
John.
An even more detailed account (and quite good read)It's easy to forget the dangers faced by the teams trying to report this terrible conflict so this one is for them.
2 Daily Beast Reporters Shot in Ukraine as Vehicle Sprayed With Gunfire
Daily Beast war reporters Emil Filtenborg and Stefan Weichert suffered multiple gunshot wounds while driving through northeast UkraineSky News reporters shot at during video report in Ukraine in horrific ambush
'Bullets cascaded through the whole of the car, tracers, bullet flashes, windscreen glass, plastic seats, the steering wheel, and dashboard had disintegrated'
TTFN
John.
Sky News team's harrowing account of their violent ambush in Ukraine this week
On Monday, near Kyiv, chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay and his team were attacked. Camera operator Richie Mockler took two rounds to his body armour, Stuart was wounded. Their experience illustrates the scale of the mayhem and violence as Russia's invasion enters a new and deadlier phase.
‘Bot holiday’: Covid disinformation down as social media pivot to Ukraine
The usual deluge of invective prompted by coronavirus and vaccine issues is absent – Russia’s invasion may be a factor
www.theguardian.com
How Covid lockdowns triggered record rainfall in China
Scientists identify impact of sudden cleaning of skies and drop in greenhouse emissions in 2020
www.theguardian.com
Coronavirus infects male genital tract
Multiple tissues of the male genital tract can be infected with SARS-CoV-2, reports a new study. The study, in SARS-CoV-2 infected animals, revealed the prostate, vasculature of testicles, penis and testicles were all infected with the virus.
‘Out of oxygen’: Hong Kong medical staff share distressing Covid-19 scenes
Supply of oxygen cylinders has been affected by large case numbers, with medical workers forced to check each cylinder to avoid patients needing resuscitation.
www.scmp.com
Scientists warn next COVID variant may not evolve from humans
Researchers are wondering whether it might infiltrate even more species than it is known to and then move back to humans again, potentially bringing new and dangerous COVID variants
www.livemint.com
COVID-19 May Be Linked to Spontaneous Psychosis. Researchers Are Trying to Figure Out Why
Research is early but intriguing
Covid-19 news: Moderna’s omicron booster has promising immune response
A regular round-up of the latest coronavirus news, plus insight, features and interviews from New Scientist about the covid-19 pandemic
www.newscientist.com
One-stop shot – scientists work on a ‘universal’ coronavirus vaccine
Researchers are hopeful that a variant-proof vaccine is within their grasp - to protect us from this pandemic and to prevent the next one
www.standard.co.uk
How the Coronavirus Steals the Sense of Smell
The virus does not infect nerve cells that detect odors, researchers have found. Instead, it attacks nearby supporting cells.
Coronavirus: Popular painkiller could weaken vaccine immune response
FEVER and body aches are among the most common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines. These are mostly mild and short-lived symptoms that should last no longer than two days. People might be tempted to treat these flu-like side effects with over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol. A new...
www.express.co.uk
Interesting article about China and its changing stance on Ukraine. (Initial advice to Chinese in Ukraine "Put a Chinese flag in your window"...
Now its get out..
They are only ones Putin will listen to.
Do you mind if I have reservations about articles on that site?
Interesting article about China and its changing stance on Ukraine. (Initial advice to Chinese in Ukraine "Put a Chinese flag in your window"...
Now its get out..
They are only ones Putin will listen to.
At the end of the one you linked to (which does actually have some sense), there is this:
Opinions|Russia-Ukraine war
No, Russia will not invade Ukraine
A large-scale military operation does not fit into Moscow’s cost-benefit calculus.
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Think we should judge each article on its merits tho, rather than who is saying it. DM occasionally makes good points. Times occasionally terrible ones.??
Ofcourse you can, and should. It's healthy.
Think we should judge each article on its merits tho, rather than who is saying it. DM occasionally makes good points. Times occasionally terrible ones.??
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On another issue.
Putin has said his demands are
Recognition of the 2 separatist regions.
His continued control of Crimea.
Demilitarisation of Ukrain. (becoming neutral?)
????
Anybody any thoughts?
That sounds better than current situation? Could Ukraine keep sovereignty and Zelenskyy??
www.theguardian.com
Surely it's more supportive of Russia?
Putin has said his demands are
Recognition of the 2 separatist regions.
His continued control of Crimea.
Demilitarisation of Ukrain. (becoming neutral?)
????
Anybody any thoughts?
That sounds better than current situation? Could Ukraine keep sovereignty and Zelenskyy??
China pulls Premier League TV coverage over shows of solidarity with Ukraine
Premier League matches will be blocked by Chinese broadcasters this weekend because of planned displays of solidarity with Ukraine
www.theguardian.com
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The gerbil botherer can't look like he's blinked - at least, not in any way which makes him look like he might have... appearing reasonable, benevolent even, is what he's aiming for. If they refuse to demilitarise (it won't be seriously considered), he can use that as justification to continue mincing. I look forward to seeing him charged with crimes against gerbality and putin jail.On another issue.
Putin has said his demands are
Recognition of the 2 separatist regions.
His continued control of Crimea.
Demilitarisation of Ukrain. (becoming neutral?)
????
Anybody any thoughts?
That sounds better than current situation? Could Ukraine keep sovereignty and Zelenskyy??
Surely it's more supportive of Russia?China pulls Premier League TV coverage over shows of solidarity with Ukraine
Premier League matches will be blocked by Chinese broadcasters this weekend because of planned displays of solidarity with Ukraine
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Not equivalent.
Demilitarisation opens the door to Russia sending even an extremely weak army in whenever they want.
Neutrality might just be a possibility.
Indeed, a very sad end to a remarkable and very capable aeroplane.
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I am a relatively recent convert to Apple and even more recently to an iCloud paid sub.
Yesterday, I used its Hide my email feature for the first time. (I have often set up specific emails addresses for particular reasons.) Seems to work a treat:
Yesterday, I used its Hide my email feature for the first time. (I have often set up specific emails addresses for particular reasons.) Seems to work a treat:
Advertisers will just match your ip address with code calls or embedded images (sometimes invisible .GIFs sized 1 pixel X 1 pixel) in any emails you open, unless you view all emails in text only. I use a bunch of mail services which don't require phone number verification, for disposable email addresses. Considered going Apple a few times, but it feels like I might be choosing over-tight shoes - I'm accustomed to doing whatever the hell I like with PC hardware and software. And the new M1 chips are naff for high quality multimedia creation.
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At least my email address can be terminated just like that if I decide I want to.