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Why is Twitter turning millions of accounts into defenseless targets? | ZDNET

Twitter is removing an essential security feature, putting millions of accounts at risk.
— Read on www.zdnet.com/article/why-is-twitter-turning-millions-of-accounts-into-defenseless-targets/

Heineken still investing in Russia despite promises to stop | NL Times

Despite promising to stop investing in Russia after the country invaded Ukraine a year ago, Heineken launched no less than 61 new products on the Russian market last year, Follow the Money (FTM) reports based on an overview of 2022 by Heineken Russia. The Dutch brewer’s Russian subsidiary looks back on “a turbulent year, with many new growth opportunities.”
— Read on nltimes.nl/2023/02/21/heineken-still-investing-russia-despite-promises-stop

Good People Doing Good Things — Young People Today! — Filosofa’s Word

“Young people today!”  I heard that in my own youth 70 years ago, heard it when my children were young, and we still hear it today.  And sure, some young people do make you shake your head and wonder where their brain is hiding, but on the flip side, there are an awful lot of […]

Good People Doing Good Things — Young People Today! — Filosofa’s Word

Jalapeño Cherry Smoothie Bowl — snapshotsincursive

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Talking Points: Jalapeño Cherry Smoothie Bowl! Get ready to eat well. This morning’s smoothie bowl will energize your body as well as your mind. Feel the easygoing ingredients stimulate your senses with a kick of sass right between the eyes. I mean, just look at the brightness real cherries can […]

Jalapeño Cherry Smoothie Bowl — snapshotsincursive

Retro Music 54 — beetleypete

Over 50 years ago, I heard a song on my car radio and knew immediately that I had to buy the single that day. It was undoubtedly American, and bordered on ‘Easy-listening’, but it played in my head for the rest of the day until I stopped at a shop to buy the record. I […]

Retro Music 54 — beetleypete

Davos looks to three positive tipping points — Darcy Hitchcock

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, a report called The Breakthrough Effect revealed three “super-tipping points” that could drive quick progress on climate change. It also outlined government policies that could support these climate actions. As you’ll see, they’re interconnected; one tipping point can push another faster.

Davos looks to three positive tipping points — Darcy Hitchcock