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Copyright specialist at UMN Libs, JD/MLIS. IP & techlaw, leftishness. Random pets/bugs/crafts/hyperlocal politics, etc. Gender-ambivalent, any pronouns fine.

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If I have time to do a tune-up, I may try.

07.03.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Like that weird grifter guy who vampired his own kid and apparently tells random reporters in public that "biologically" he's 28, but who is 48 or so and looks like he's 60 with medium-quality plastic surgery.

07.03.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For a restored-to-market EV Fit, I might even consider compromising my principles about wanting a car that never goes on the internet without a physical connection initiated by a human.

07.03.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This woman, US citizen living in Skokie, was detained at Ohare yesterday, taken to Broadview, then transferred to a detention facility in Wisconsin, now released. We know all this not because of DHS, who repeatedly denied that they even had her, but because her phone was pinging in those locations.

07.03.2026 14:51 πŸ‘ 165 πŸ” 79 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

(Not something I think libraries & archives for the public -should- be doing, but widespread practice.
Also widespread are nonbinding -attempts- to control use as condition of access, failing bc confusion abt rights on the part of the lib or archive.)

07.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This exactly - it's what some libraries and archives do regularly to exert control over public domain materials. Contractual limitations as a condition of -access-.

07.03.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I am once again begging universities to take political action and support faculty taking action.

Instead of doubling grant-writing efforts, give faculty .01 fte for writing op eds and articles telling the public how important their research is.

Devote communications resources to the same.

07.03.2026 13:49 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Afzul said her sister and her five coworkers were returning from Turkey after a work trip to India was canceled. She traveled to Bulgaria and Austria before flying back to Chicago on Thursday

CBP detained her for "irregular travel history," Afzul said.

07.03.2026 02:45 πŸ‘ 298 πŸ” 62 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 7
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Dropkick Murphys finish up their set at a benefit show across from Alex Pretti Memorial: β€œWe’ll never forget what we saw with our own eyes, we’ll never forget what we’ve seen here today. thank we’ve seen here today. Thank you all for allowing us to come bear witness with you, thank you Minnesota!”.

07.03.2026 00:19 πŸ‘ 1694 πŸ” 357 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 29

Choices are still -happening- with the AI tool, but people distance themselves from them by using it.

06.03.2026 20:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Had a discussion recently with someone who was talking about how much better students engage with texts from historical figures if they can hear it (using AI tools). I pointed out that if you have an actor do that, you can ask the actor about their choices in the portrayal.

06.03.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There's a trainer on Instagram who has pre & post routines for ppl getting top surgery, might be useful? Username the.queertrainer on Instagram, proudMVMT on youtube

06.03.2026 05:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Got

06.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Gto rents to pay for whoever is sitting in that chair.

06.03.2026 01:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, I have not had to try that yet. No idea! I do phone calls very very seldom, and usually scheduled.

05.03.2026 21:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

INBOX: data from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migrations show that in the most recent three months, every single one of the 1,651 refugees accepted into the United States were of (white) South African origin.

www.rpc.state.gov/documents/Re...

05.03.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 142 πŸ” 106 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 10

Oh, um, I kind of like that I can be working from home & still get calls at my "office" number?
It does feel weird to stare at my laptop instead of out the window when I'm consulting with someone, tho.

05.03.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Man, if that was l something i'd paid for, I'd ask for a refund for that.

05.03.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's a loooot of qualifications. Some of 'em sound impossible with most available chatbot tech.

05.03.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A man with the government has been at the last two hearings relating to the contempt claim. Both times, he sat in the section of the courtroom open only to parties and counsel. Although not at counsel’s table, Littman and Jean Lin, the other Justice Department lawyer present at both hearings, has repeatedly consulted with him during both hearings.

After today’s hearing β€” and after not being able to figure out for myself who he was after the last hearing β€” I asked him who he was.

I had my press pass visibly displayed and identified myself as a reporter. He said he didn’t want to do that.

I suggested that he must be a government official or employee, sitting where he was, and, if so, I asked incredulously if he really was not going to tell a reporter at a hearing who he was.

He said no.

Then, the people leaving β€” myself included β€” got to the elevator. Littman, Lin, mystery man, and two other people sitting with mystery man on the government side of the courtroom during the hearing on Wednesday were getting into the elevator.

Some of them were already in the elevator. When I stepped in, mystery man said he would wait for the next elevator. Everyone else then got out of the elevator.

Left in the elevator alone, I looked at these five adults β€” all of whom I believe have to be government employees, hence, paid by the public and allegedly working for the public β€” and was some combination of bemused and appalled.

β€œYou are all ridiculous,” I simply said.

The door closed.

A man with the government has been at the last two hearings relating to the contempt claim. Both times, he sat in the section of the courtroom open only to parties and counsel. Although not at counsel’s table, Littman and Jean Lin, the other Justice Department lawyer present at both hearings, has repeatedly consulted with him during both hearings. After today’s hearing β€” and after not being able to figure out for myself who he was after the last hearing β€” I asked him who he was. I had my press pass visibly displayed and identified myself as a reporter. He said he didn’t want to do that. I suggested that he must be a government official or employee, sitting where he was, and, if so, I asked incredulously if he really was not going to tell a reporter at a hearing who he was. He said no. Then, the people leaving β€” myself included β€” got to the elevator. Littman, Lin, mystery man, and two other people sitting with mystery man on the government side of the courtroom during the hearing on Wednesday were getting into the elevator. Some of them were already in the elevator. When I stepped in, mystery man said he would wait for the next elevator. Everyone else then got out of the elevator. Left in the elevator alone, I looked at these five adults β€” all of whom I believe have to be government employees, hence, paid by the public and allegedly working for the public β€” and was some combination of bemused and appalled. β€œYou are all ridiculous,” I simply said. The door closed.

And, the story of the mystery man.

www.lawdork.com/p/lamberth-c...

05.03.2026 03:29 πŸ‘ 1203 πŸ” 271 πŸ’¬ 50 πŸ“Œ 37
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Vehicle Tire Pressure Sensors Enable Silent Tracking Like many other features and systems in modern cars, tire pressure sensors leak sensitive data that can be abused by threat actors.

The secret life of data, rubber hits the road edition

04.03.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 5

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04.03.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy 1pm Wedneday!

04.03.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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video taken in downtown minneapolis today of reported bounty hunters PULLING A GUN on someone standing in the road in front of city hall. (business on the van is fake.) hennepin county sheriff’s deputies were right behind and did nothing

video by government employee who saw it on their lunch break

03.03.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 848 πŸ” 402 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 43
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Adopt A Rent β€” Stand With Minnesota Adopt the rent of a family impacted by the ICE occupation in Minneapolis

Stand With Minnesota is out of donors for Adopt A Rent, and we currently have way more rent needs than we can cover!

Want to directly support a MN immigrant family in urgent need to help keep them safe and housed?

Fill out our form here: standwithminnesota.com/adoptarent

Thank you! πŸ’

04.03.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 184 πŸ” 228 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 7

Have been having similar conversations about posthumous voice cloning.

(I am so conflicted abt voice cloning bc SO MANY bad uses but also extremely wow compelling use for people who lose their own voice.)

04.03.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, I knew even before I heard about the dipshits being annoyed. It helped that I was over 30 when I started law school & had work experience; competent administrative professionals are amazing to work with, and one is lucky to have them!!

04.03.2026 02:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The summer I did a lawfirm internship I was the first intern out in August, and gave thank you presents to admins & paralegals who'd helped me aa a matter of course.
Heard from friends that some other interns were upset I'd set the bar too high. (I got them like cards & stationery or candy.)

04.03.2026 02:03 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You'll know what their outdoor winter versions do!

04.03.2026 01:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0