Paul Sutton @zleap@social.cleverlibre.org

This is my official, shameless request for assistance:

I'm recently certified (CIPP/US and Sec+), job hunting, and eager to network with anyone and everyone.

If you or someone you know is in InfoSec compliance, consulting, or operations, then I would be thrilled to connect! I'm in the middle of a career shift and considering several starting options - I'm looking for an insider's perspective.

Alternatively, if you're in a similar boat to my own, then send me a DM and let's commiserate on a happy hour call soon!

#jobs #networking #dataprivacy #security

Group photo from our 2022 in person Cluster workshop in #Utah.

More about our Cluster's work in #PopularScience: https://www.popsci.com/environment/dust-clouds-dangerous-air-pollution/

#EarthScience #CriticalZone

#FebFems is an online tool for #STEM students who identify as female to connect with peers as mentors, to find inspiration, or to just make new connections in the #Science community.

Cluster member Maura Hahnenberger is one of these #FabFems and her profile is linked below.

https://www.fabfems.org/users/maura-hahnenberger

#EarthScience #geoscience #Science #Mentoring

One of the key events that put Europe on the path to World War Two began 100 years ago today: the invasion of the Ruhr. #history

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupation_of_the_Ruhr

‘Last nail in the coffin’: Utah’s Great Salt Lake on verge of collapse. It’s lost 73% of its water and is unable to sustain some wildlife – and could soon negatively affect human health.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/10/utah-great-salt-lake-collapse-imminent

Linear Algebra In Arabic
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQkyODvJ8ywu5cwBgKm_BPQ-bIUknhjA6

You didn’t notice a block of #mastodon instances go dark yesterday with the outage of a major European backbone host provider (OVH) because the #fediverse is so distributed and decentralized. But if you’ve got a flight in the USA today then you know exactly what happens when a centralized software service goes down. #FAA

Elon Musk's drop in fortunes could break record https://bbc.in/3X52ApG

Nice summary by Colin Devroe on the return to blogging: People that hadn't written on their blog in a long time are blogging again. Websites that hadn't been updated in many years, some over a decade, are being spruced up and published to again. Colin Devroe https://cdevroe.com/2023/01... www.manton.org

@zleap The noise from the tires in the road is enough at most speeds to let people know a car is coming :)

But yeah, noise pollution is always forgotten and I personally believe it’s one of the main causes of people being bastards to each other. When you spend your whole day surrounded by ambiant noise and roaring motors, you can’t be nice, empathetic or even just discuss things calmly…

Looking at where to go on Holidays in February, and watching videos of the city centers in the Netherlands really makes me notice how far behind France is in terms of noise management.

We have nothing to limit how giant SUVs, sports cars and freaking motorbikes and mopeds sound. Our city design is still car centric, which makes cities loud and dirty. I wish we did something about that…

I´d like to highly recommend the #MindscapePodcast of @seanmcarroll to everyone interested in #science and #philosophy.
The engaging discussions of Prof. Sean Carroll with highly interesting experts of a broad variety of scientific disciplines are truly inspiring. Since I am not a physicist, the episodes about quantum physics, like e.g. the last one with #Andrew Strominger on #Quantum #Gravity, are way above my head when details about the state of the art are discussed. Interestingly, even when listening to episodes that are way beyond my level of understanding, I never become frustrated. Quite the contrary. After listening, I leave with the feeling that I may have picked up a thing or two about the amazing universe that we live in and appreciate the progress of the scientific endeavour.

Regular reminder that "embrace, extend, extinguish" was invented by Microsoft.

Now, Microsoft says it is "embracing" Linux and open source in general.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

What’s old is new again.

I’ve decided to start trying to replace my remaining usage for Twitter (#news, especially #LocalNews) with #RssFeeds. I know it’s unlikely that anyone will have good local feeds to recommend, but give me favorite your #tech, #science, and #environmental blogs (especially if they support #rss).

As an aside, it’s a shame that some news orgs don’t make RSS feeds available, though I get why newer orgs might not think to as it’s no longer particularly popular.

I was slowly driving down Mid-Pines Road in Raleigh which is a popular birding spot when I noticed this red shouldered hawk perched on the fence post.

It was so still I almost thought it was a decoy lol. I pulled off to the side of the road and took several pictures. This was the best one, so I call it the perfect pose

#AYearForArt #hawk #birdwatching #naturephotography #wildlife

Restoration of the Ozone Layer Is Back on Track, Scientists Say

Rogue emissions from China of ozone-depleting chemicals had threatened to delay recovery by a decade. But the emissions were stopped, according to a U.N.-backed report.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/09/climate/ozone-hole-restoration-montreal-protocol.html

#politics #culture #science

@PStaelens we all go through periods of not getting laid. Women manage to survive it. It's not the only thing that matters.

WE DO NOT HAVE TO GET LAID TO BE HAPPY. WE ARE NOT OWED SEX.

Today I received my death sentence. The Taliban gave it to my brother. A friend brought it to me in the basement where I hide. I trained police officers for GIZ. That's why the Taliban see me as a spy. The #BMZ rejected my application for admission. I think I'll be stoned or hung. I deeply regret having worked for the Germans. They made promises, I believed them. I miss my family, I wish I had never worked for @giz_gmbh or BMZ.

Another sad day for Democracy #QAnon is systematically destroying our society. Throwing away the rule of law. They're going to set up a Nazi Inquisition... especially if you're Caucasian, scientific, artistic or different in any way. I'm not getting on the back of the bus are you?

#freedom #usa #QAnon #russia #blm #ukrainelove