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Tech pro in San Francisco. Posting on #technology, #nonprofits, #sysadmin, #cybersecurity, #infosec, #news, #philosophy, #SanFrancisco things, and attempts at humor. [bridged from https://self.social/@mergy on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
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Nice piece on Tunnel Records. Great place. >> https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/san-francisco-successful-chain-just-happened-20352034.php

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Another sad situation. Parks Alliance did a lot of great work for many years. #SanFrancisco >> […]

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Won't be the last.

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Hey Summertime in the City! #SanFrancisco

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That is very sad news. S.F. landmark Fog City diner closes permanently after 40 years on the Embarcadero https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/fog-city-restaurant-closure-20355454.php

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It's too fast but I get it. The convo on justification and strategy on killing Jeff alone is worth it. #MountainHead

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Amazing >> https://mynoise.net/

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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/brooks-and-capehart-on-elon-musks-impact-on-the-u-s-government-and-agencies

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#elon

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Elon with a black eye is a perfect ending.

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They are making a smaller one now. #Vestaboard Note https://www.vestaboard.com/note

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As all things go... >> Some signs of #AI model collapse begin to reveal themselves Prediction: General-purpose AI could start getting worse https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/27/opinion_column_ai_model_collapse/#webview=1

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Yeah, can't be down If you are that big >> https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/update-on-may-29-outage/ #infosec

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Remarkable story of the University of the People. Amazing. >> University of the People offers students a new and affordable college experience https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/university-of-the-people-offers-students-a-new-and-affordable-college-experience

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Suing their MSP after ransomware. But, I have to wonder partnering with an MSP that seems to be more of a local MN regional one for a location in San Francisco... SF Chronicle gifted link >> https://mer.gy/sj

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Just a *tremendous* series of episodes from #Freakonomics on #failure. They have recently updated them and very worth the time and listen. How to Succeed at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events https://mer.gy/succeedfailingpt1 How to Succeed at Failing, Part 2: Life and Death […]

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If you’ve been putting off watching season 2 of “The Rehearsal” because the effect of season 1 hasn’t worn off yet, here’s an article that will help ease you back into the labyrinthian world of Nathan Fielder, the creative mind behind the real/not real/who knows what HBO show. “What excites me […]

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Blown away again by #TheRehearsal Wow.

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Consistently impressed with MacRostie in #Healdsburg. Amazing visits and #wine. Always.

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Keep. Moving. Forward.

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when you see an attack via IP address and know it's from AWS without researching, you have been doing this too long. #infosec

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Well that is unfortunate. Notepadqq was a great #linux replacement for Notepad++but now I know why it's buggy... Will compile from source and see if that is an improvement but I'm surprised there is not more action this. https://github.com/notepadqq/notepadqq

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

Had an absolutely wonderful conversion with a future potential client today. If that is all that ever happens, great. It was amazing to get somewhere together so quickly on challenges and possible paths. Whether I am able to help more or not, I'm good.

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

There is nothing wrong with learning young people terms via our #vestaboard Nothing at all.

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RRod is a stud. The fireman shuts down that threat cold. #SFGiants

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Rodriguez is impressive in relief #sfgiants

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"The Oval Office is not longer a serious place of business." https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/brooks-and-capehart-on-house-republicans-passing-trumps-legislative-agenda

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I have to say Linux Mint has been very good. #linux

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

I mostly stopped buying speculative domain names years ago and let many great ones go. But, have kept a few. When I do buy just to hold for an idea, I'm limiting myself to just one at a time.

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

Finally had a some time and got #wireguard going again. Of course, none of the guides worked but eventually figured it out. Will post how I did it.

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Guy in a bear suit but half folded down so he's just a bear with bear legs on the plane. Everyone seems to be okay with that.

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Saddened by this. Know and worked with some of the folks there years ago. Very sorry to see the problems there. https://sfstandard.com/2025/05/20/san-francisco-parks-alliance-nonprofit-scandal-bonuses/

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I'm sad #dubnation didn't get past the Wolves, but if they did, Thunder would be very tough to beat.

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Noise-cancelling ear buds are just so amazing. I empathize with the parents on the plane with the howling they have to handle.

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JK has 16 points in 13 minutes. Dubs need him to get this game. #DubNation

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Guess what. Lakers go out in the first round. The Warriors advance. Cool. #BeatLA #NBA #DubNation

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🏀 #NBAPlayoffs #NBA And it's "Goodnight, Houston!!"

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Radio reports HOU fans are LEAVING! #NBA #DubNation

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Night F&^KING Night Houston!!! #NBA #DubNation

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Wow! What a run!! #dubnation #Warriors

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Final quarter. Within grasp if Dubs execute like they can. #DubNation

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Yesss! Fast start to the 4th. Put them away! #DubNation

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Keep shooting QP. Don't go quiet. #DubNation

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Oh boy! Ant beats LA #NBA #BeatLA

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Take a bow Dubs. Figured it out this game. Now get f$%kin serious about winning the next one. #DubNation

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