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Computer Monkey. I like shiny things. I work in the clouds.
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We celebrate the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possible. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars.
View of Star Trek actor Nichelle Nichols in the CAPCOM area of the Mission Control Center at NASA's Johnson Space Center in 1977. Image taken during filming of promotional movie designed to aid in recruiting minorities as candidates for Space Shuttle Astronaut positions.
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😭 So sad, such a powerful force in the universe.
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We’re deeply saddened to report the passing of Nichelle Nichols - a trailblazer, an inspiration, and so much more. She will be deeply missed. startrek.com/news/rememberi
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<drafts subtweet about unfollowing someone based on their tweet content> <deletes draft because nobody gives a shit, just unfollow> <writes this tweet instead because I had the compose screen open anyway>
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Quick thread on the ANU modelling being reported this morning that has some scary numbers of deaths being projected if we 'open up' at 70% vax coverage. It looks very scary. But it's not a model that resembles the reality of what any authority in Australia is proposing. 1/
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This week said it would replace the native Mac version of . I understand the business decision (and the current state of SwiftUI is an accomplice), but in the end I'm just sad that the Mac isn't important enough for many developers.
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Until June this year there were two proven methods to shut down a COVID-19 outbreak. Both were valid. Other states showed it could be done with snap lockdowns. NSW showed it could be done with contact tracing and localised lockdowns - NSW shut down several outbreaks this way.
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I think it is a salient lesson that COVID can impact across all age groups and …” Dr Chant said. “So in summary, no-one who has received two doses is in hospital, and that’s a key message with this Delta variant,” Dr Chant said. 🤔
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This is a horrible and damning thread casting doubt on _all_ of Google's research efforts. If this is the way things work there, their research isn't really worth that much. A point that the board and shareholders should be deeply concerned about, after so much investment.
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I really appreciated this article, but there are a couple things that keep nagging at me (thread)...1/ bloomberg.com/news/articles/
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This is the best argument for never voting ALP again ...
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Plenty of cross-party support for the Hunter’s coal mining industry at the @NSWMC round today. Couldn’t quite get the same unanimous support for the @NRLKnights #nrlknightsdragons #voiceformining @JohnBarilaroMP @RealMarkLatham
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If there was any doubt Scott Morrison will do anything to avoid justified scrutiny of enormous problems within his government, his office, his party, then today should eliminate it. Giving up a woman's sexual harassment that has nothing to do with you to deflect is wicked stuff.
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