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US Air Force Chief Software Officer Quits – Slashdot

“Please,” he implored, “stop putting a Major or Lt Col (despite their devotion, exceptional attitude, and culture) in charge of ICAM, Zero Trust or Cloud for 1 to 4 million users when they have no previous experience in that field — we are setting up critical infrastructure to fail.” The former chief software officer continued: “We would not put a pilot in the cockpit without extensive flight training; why would we expect someone with no IT experience to be close to successful? They do not know what to execute on or what to prioritize which leads to endless risk reduction efforts and diluted focus. IT is a highly skilled and trained job; staff it as such.”

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Is a revival of Tatar selfhood possible despite Russia’s identity politics? · Global Voices

Paradoxically, the turmoil around the language policy has led to a revival of Tatar culture in Russia. The younger generation has found a new direction for self-identity, leading to new developments and cultural activity in Tatarstan and beyond. Along with the national holiday Sabantuy, which is celebrated in cities all over Russia and aims to present their culture, Tatars have rediscovered and even modernized other once-forgotten traditions and customs. For example, elements of traditional embroidery have become part of modern stylish clothes, and several brands are now adding traditional patterns to sweaters or casual dresses. The Tubeteika hat has become an elegant accessory in the modern woman’s wardrobe. Tatar bazaars and markets are also reborn in initiatives such as Pechen Bazary (Peçän bazarı), the hay market in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. Sweatshirt with Tatar patterns presented by designer Tatarcha Casual at one of the Tatar festivals. Archival image by Elmira Lyapina, used with permission. Speaking Tatar, wearing traditional clothes, playing Tatar music, organizing different festivals is now seen as a sign of prestige. Tatar songs are featured more often on fede

Source: Is a revival of Tatar selfhood possible despite Russia’s identity politics? · Global Voices

When Frederick Bailey became Frederick Douglass

I met up with two Baileys directly related to Douglass when I lived in Washington, DC

Context, Thought, and Learning: ShiraDest Offers Project Do Better

If today is a lesson in history, let it honor our Enslaved ancestors…

 

So, now my novel is back in planning mode.

 

And, it turns out that I can work him into my novel, as he is still in Baltimore at the same time that my protagonist is there.

Yassas,   γεια σας!    Salût !  Nos vemos!  Görüşürüz!     ! שָׁלוֹם

Action Items in support of literacy and hope that you can take right now:

1.) Search for two different resources in your local public library on the life of any escaped slave.

2.) Share them with us in the comments, here, please.

3.) Share your thoughts on how you like each of the resources you found,  perhaps as an update on your GoodReads reading,

4.) Write a blog post or tweet that uses those thoughts.  Once published, donate one or…

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Khao San Road

ore de drum

2017

O călătorie în Indochina, sau măcar într-un sector al ei, presupune o escală pe Khao San Road.

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Un mister șamanic învăluie această stradă legendară din Bangkok considerată, la sfârșitul secolului 19, ca punct de convergență al călătorilor de cursă lungă veniți de la Kabul, Hong Kong, Singapore.

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Își dădeau întâlnire aici, pe această stradă care funcționa ca un off-shore, pentru schimb sau vânzare de mărfuri și informații.

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Reputația ei a fost construită de comerțul cu opium, spioni, falsificatori de pașapoarte, racolatori.

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Anonimatul e absolut, confidențialitatea e totală.

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Pe ambele laturi ale străzii se înșiruie cafenele, hoteluri și pensiuni, saloane de masaj, magazine de suveniruri, bordeluri, agenții de turism, restaurante în care se manâncă insecte și scorpioni.

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Totul este mult mai ieftin decât în alte zone din Bangkok. Nu-ți ia prea mult timp să te plimbi dus-întors de la un capăt la altul, pentru că strada are doar cinci sute…

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I ricordi e la quotidianità

Guide pratiche per meditare

Per molte persone questo è un periodo di ritorno alle proprie abitudini, alla propria quotidianità. Spesso, questi momenti di ripartenza tendono ad assumere una connotazione negativa, se non addirittura stressante, e il ritorno alla vita di tutti i giorni, dopo gli svaghi e i momenti di calma, può minare la nostra stabilità. Rischiamo, così, di assumere nei confronti delle esperienze quotidiane un atteggiamento di avversione e ostilità, con l’unico risultato di alimentare i sentimenti negativi, rendendoci sempre più difficile raggiungere uno stato di pace e tranquillità, anche nei momenti belli che pur accompagnano il nostro vivere.

Photo by Leah Kelley on Pexels.com

Assumere un atteggiamento sempre comprensivo e vivere ogni momento con serenità e presenza mentale, sono i punti fondamentali da seguire per tornare alla nostra vita di tutti i giorni con un corretto atteggiamento. Ricordare i momenti di svago e…

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Love is a life force

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The palace of love birds
Built with the soft Grass
With virtuous wishes
Most sweet moments
And fearless dreams

Flying above the clouds
Beautiful waves of wings
Hums of soulful chirps
Hoping for good times
To have cute nestlings

As sweet moments pass
Among binds and fondness
Painting the pretty nest
High upon the willow tree
Near a little water stream

Never thought of a storm
Sudden warns of weather
Learning of life's forces
Swimming in a sea of tears
Soaring through the winds

Sluicing with all new hopes
In the path of togetherness
Two hearts inclined as one
Restoring the lost dreams
Singing with sweet voices


No struggles or storms can destroy the power of love.


©️ Suma Reddy all rights reserved.

No struggles or storms can destroy the power of love (pic credit Pinterest)

My Garden of thoughts and feelings, show a seed of good deed if…

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