March 2023 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Zero Day
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Dear Madam Superintendent: We have identified a Zero Day exposure at the United Nations. The corresponding bank is under your supervision. Surveillance channels will share the concern with your esteemed office. Mikey Mouse, Gunnar

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Blockbuster.com
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Has anyone seen the new Blockbuster.com? Gunnar

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Cascade Investment Affiliate Agrees to Acquire Controlling Stake in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cascade-investment-affiliate-agree… PR Newswire: news distribution, targeting and monitoring Cascade Investment Affiliate Agrees to Acquire Controlling Stake in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts The Purchase of Kingdom Holding Company Affiliate's 23.75% Interest for $2.21 Billion Reaffirms Commitment to the Value of Four Seasons Brand Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (PRNewsfoto/Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts) NEWS PROVIDED BY Four Seasons Hotels Limited Sep 08, 2021, 08:34 ET TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts ("Four Seasons" or "the Company"), the world's leading luxury hospitality company, today announced that its longstanding shareholder, an affiliate of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. (collectively, "Cascade"), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Company. In the all-cash deal, Cascade will increase its existing 47.5 percent stake to 71.25 percent by purchasing half of the existing 47.5 percent stake owned by an affiliate of its long-term investment partner Kingdom Holding Company ("KHC") for $2.21 billion, valuing Four Seasons at a $10 billion enterprise value. Four Seasons Founder and Chairman, Isadore Sharp, through Triples Holdings Limited ("Triples Holdings") will retain his 5% stake. Cascade's increased investment reflects its strong belief and excitement for Four Seasons iconic brand. Along with its long-standing investment partners, Cascade reaffirms its support for the vision and unique culture that will further distinguish Four Seasons as one of the world's leading luxury companies. The transaction marks a pivotal point in the evolution of Four Seasons, strengthening Cascade's commitment to provide the Company with resources to accelerate growth and expand its strategic goals. Cascade first invested in Four Seasons in 1997 when the Company was public. "As we mark our 60th anniversary and look back on the profound impact that Four Seasons has had on luxury hospitality we also look forward with tremendous excitement and confidence in the future of the industry," said Four Seasons CEO John Davison. "The unwavering support and partnership of our shareholders has and continues to be critical as we capitalize on growing opportunities to serve luxury consumers worldwide." "Our Company is at yet another key moment in its storied history and the confidence of our shareholders in Four Seasons and our strategic vision help position the iconic Four Seasons brand for continued success," Davison said. Sharp founded Four Seasons in 1960 and set the company on its path toward global expansion. Four Seasons now manages 121 exceptional hotels and resorts, and 46 world-class residential properties in 47 countries complemented by a strong pipeline of more than 50 projects at various stages of development. Four Seasons shareholders took the Company private in 2007, executing a strategy that expanded new opportunities for guests, residents, employees, and hotel owner partners worldwide. Today the Four Seasons name is synonymous with a singular focus on luxury and highly personalized service the world over. Following the transaction and through its affiliate's ownership of its 23.75% in Four Seasons, KHC remains strongly committed to the Company and looks forward to continuing to assist Four Seasons with its growth plans. The sale is expected to close in January 2022, pending regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating 121 hotels and resorts, and 46 residential properties in major city centres and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow @FourSeasonsPR on Twitter. About Cascade Investment, L.L.C. Cascade Investment, L.L.C. is a private investment entity that holds assets of William H. Gates III. About Kingdom Holding Company Kingdom Holding Company is one of the world's most successful diversified companies and is internationally renowned for its investments in both high performance global companies and strategic regional interests. Founded in 1980 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, KHC has achieved almost four decades of exceptional investment success and is renowned for its diversified portfolio of global powerhouse brands and high performance local regional investments. KHC was incorporated as a publicly listed company in 2007. Known as one of the largest investment firms in the world, KHC's disciplined approach spans the globe and includes leading market segments such as ride sharing, e-commerce, digital services and social media (Lyft, Uber, Careem, JD.com, Twitter, Deezer), banking and financial services (Citigroup, Saudi Fransi Bank). KHC is also a global leader in luxury hotels and hotel management, with ownership and significant interests in marquee properties such as the George V in Paris and the Savoy Hotel in London and managing The Plaza in New York via Fairmont. KHC's global hotel brands include the Four Seasons, and the Accor Group (Fairmont, Raffles, Movenpick, Swissotel, and Sofitel). In Saudi Arabia, KHC's real estate interests include the famed Kingdom Tower in Riyadh and Jeddah Economic City owner of the highly anticipated Jeddah Tower that, once completed, will be the tallest tower in the world with a height exceeding 1000 meters, Kingdom oasis and the east of Riyadh land. KHC also has investments in petrochemicals (Tasnee NIC), education (Kingdom Schools), health care (Kingdom Hospital), aviation (NAS Saudi Arabia), private equity (CDC Sovereign Wealth Fund of France)، In addition to many different investments in multiple domains. Media Contacts: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Sarah Tuite sarah.tuite(a)fourseasons.com Cascade Investment, L.L.C. Charles V. Zehren czehren(a)rubenstein.com 212-843-8590 Kingdom Holding Company Naief H. Al Zuhair Media(a)kingdom.com.sa SOURCE Four Seasons Hotels Limited

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Any C-punk who betrays the plebs will be dealt with immediately
by professor rat 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

>>> i don’t strongly identify as a cpunk or a hacker <<< So you , Carl Semich , are like " Grarpamps " and attack us social-hackers and cypherpunks with your garbage and noise. That's what I call a betrayal of all humanity.

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Calls for FULL UNEMPLOYMENT
by professor rat 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

>>> How do we make peace between those who might or might not frame others, and those who might or might not commit crimes, in such a way that the tension ends? <<< Well in this ideology we have a kind of ' thermostat ' idea called " assassination politics ". > No properly advised jury should convict. It was self-defense - " Stand your > cypherpunk ground '. > > I'll be the Kyle Rittenhouse of revolutionary anarchism - Semich and Gramps > will be underground. > > Prep the robot gravediggers please HAL I don’t understand a lot of what you’re saying in this email. Is it helpful if I ask you to be more clear and rational, and explain references? << No because I think its clear enough and your " Obscurantism for me but not for thee ' is just the most brazen fucking hypocrisy. GO KILL YOURSELF CARL!

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Calls for FULL UNEMPLOYMENT
by professor rat 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

>> I have a building joke of giving away free battlemechs as the technological research boom flows over. I was imagining it as content for the MCBoss spam, though. Experimentee would be so powerful and so injured that they urge to give scifi military defense equipment to people with nothing just in case somebody tried to kidnap and vivisect them. A more normative plan might be for example protecting journalists. Be nice to throw e.g. effective community mediators in there too. << You have heard of 27 yo APster haven't you? " Everyone an Assassin "? " Assassination Markets "? How about " cypherpunk archives ", Carl? That word ' normative ' you use. I don't think it means what you think it does.

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Accurate advice on money laundering & writing threatening messages to police
by professor rat 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Accurate advice on money laundering & writing threatening messages to police is needed now more than ever. Thank fuck for strong left-libertarian reinforcements with a little bit of fookin' NOUS! https://oneusefulthing.substack.com/p/acceleration Reposts not timewasting, gasbagging garbage from hate-filled trolls like Gramps and Semich

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Been in the crypto-wars, have we?
by professor rat 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Now we are engaged in a great battle to decide who is to be global ringmaster and so we gather to memorialize our poor fallen pleb. The world may little note what we say here today - but it will never forget what Iron Dome’s minions did here this day. For us they pledged and delivered their last full measure ( sobs! ) so that self-management of the pleb, by the pleb and for the pleb shall not perish from this space. If you have tears, and spare coin, shed them now for these dearly beloved pleb fiscal death shall have no dominion and at the going down and the rising of the crypto DOW we shall remember them.

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John McAfee Made a Final Run and a Last Effort to Be Remembered
by Gunnar Larson 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

John McAfee Made a Final Run and a Last Effort to Be Remembered https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-23/john-mcafee-s-mysterious…

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Trump is for those killed for being witches what Assmange is for female journalists murdered in Russia
by professor rat 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Trump is for those killed for being witches what Assmange is for female journalists murdered in Russia Disgraceful excuses for human beings. Criminal garbage. Conmen. Why anarchists oppose Patriarchy as much as Religion and the Nation-State. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_journalists_killed_in_Russia Reposts not drivel from the usual Troll-Farm-suspects Semich and Gramps.

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