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Facial recognition
by jim bell 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

How the police use facial recognition, and where it falls short https://news.yahoo.com/police-facial-recognition-where-falls-200912426.html

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Re: The Hill: Will alleged CIA misbehavior set Julian Assange free? | TheHill
by Ryan Carboni 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

There is no evidence that the Gestapo, Stasi, or Kenpeitai were unique phenomena to each country, nor is there any evidence to avoid similar recurrences. Regardless, Julian Assange is unlikely a fugitive as the US government publicly denied pursuing charges against him. But if you read the US constitution closely enough, it could justify anything.

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Russia breached FBI
by jim bell 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

Exclusive: Russia breached top-secret FBI communications system https://news.yahoo.com/exclusive-russia-carried-out-a-stunning-breach-of-fb…

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The Hill: Will alleged CIA misbehavior set Julian Assange free? | TheHill
by jim bell 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

The Hill: Will alleged CIA misbehavior set Julian Assange free? | TheHill. https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/477939-will-cia-misbehavior-se…

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Phys.org: Isotopically enriched cubic boron nitride reveals high thermal conductivity
by jim bell 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

Phys.org: Isotopically enriched cubic boron nitride reveals high thermal conductivity. https://phys.org/news/2020-01-isotopically-enriched-cubic-boron-nitride.html I thought of this invention in 2009. Jim Bell

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Only one possible solution
by Ryan Carboni 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

There is only one possible solution to an unacceptable situation, and an undesired obstacle, particularly if the risks are worth taking. I represent the interests of a variety of people who are productive, are in favor of continuing to be productive, and generally are not interested in the tedium of politics. However to stay relevant, it may be worth listening to them if they think something is a priority.

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Power Line: We now know: FISA court must go
by jim bell 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

Power Line: We now know: FISA court must go. http://feeds.powerlineblog.com/~r/powerlineblog/livefeed/~3/iXMDYuP5Bmk/we-…

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The Boston Globe: MIT’s Inconvenient Truth
by jim bell 14 Jan '20

14 Jan '20

The Boston Globe: MIT’s Inconvenient Truth. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/01/12/opinion/mits-inconvenient-truth/

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[change@e.change.org: Videos: Free Julian Tour, Interview of John Shipton (Julian's dad) + Extradition Hearing Update]
by Zenaan Harkness 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

----- Forwarded message from "Phillip Adams via Change.org" <change(a)e.change.org> ----- From: "Phillip Adams via Change.org" <change(a)e.change.org> Reply-To: "Change.org" <reply.en-AU(a)reply.e.change.org> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:39:53 +0000 Subject: Videos: Free Julian Tour, Interview of John Shipton (Julian's dad) + Extradition Hearing Update List-Id: <spc.222165.2.sparkpostmail.com> Phillip Adams shared an update on <em>Free Julian Assange, before it's too late. Sign to STOP the USA Extradition</em> Check it out and leave a comment: Petition Update Videos: Free Julian Tour, Interview of John Shipton (Julian's dad) + Extradition Hearing Update Hi All, There are 2 parts to this update. Pre trial extradition hearing update + The first episode of a 3 part video series of our recent Free Julian Assange tour in North East NSW Australia. Mullumbimby, Brisbane & Nimbin. Featuring John Shipton (Julian Assange's father) in Full House public hall Interviews and answering questions from the public. Regarding the pre trial Extradition... https://click.e.change.org/f/a/S_ilIGQzyQcW5yekLAaaTg~~/AANj1QA~/RgRf_3a5P4… Change.org is proudly funded by people like you, Zenaan. As a public benefit company, we rely on the generosity of ordinary people — rather than government funding or annoying ads. Each contribution we receive means our small team can help petition starters win their campaigns. <strong>We believe in the voice of the people</strong> — that’s why we built a platform that is a 100% independent and available for everyone to create the change they want to see. https://click.e.change.org/f/a/6BNAXMnsAWE2o_WOA0HzEA~~/AANj1QA~/RgRf_3a5P0… ----- End forwarded message -----

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Re: Only one possible solution
by Ryan Carboni 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

I may only have a passing familiarity with the concept of American democracy limited to what I've read in my school textbooks and wikipedia, but I'm pretty sure having sex with the right people does not mean you get a get out of jail free card for ... well I am reminded of the time I was perusing 4chan as I infrequently do and there was a short video of deep fake Hillary Clinton on a guy wearing bondage gear. Yes... bait: like this really happens (knowing full well it does). Then progress to saying pedophilia is just being thrown around. Why make a big deal of pedophilia if all the lesser misdeeds can result in removal from a job? (Gamergate was the strangest conflation of ethics in gaming journalism with jilted lovers) This is totally ludicrous, at least all the blackmail victims could just close ranks and deny if they weren't all repeat offenders. And so the world leans on a precipice as everyone in charge has a time preference of about ten minutes or less.

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