Extra Boring with a side of cheese.

It took seeing adult bullies to understand that my childhood bullies didn’t even really want to hurt me, they just wanted to feel powerful and how I felt about it wasn’t even in the equation.

I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!

Census Bureau stopped work on data for protecting trans rights, former director says Because of a Trump executive order, the Census Bureau is stopping work on statistics that could help protect the rights of transgender people, its recently departed director, Robert Santos, tells NPR.

Because of a Trump executive order, the Census Bureau is stopping work on statistics that could help protect the rights of transgender people, its recently departed director, Robert Santos, tells NPR. By @hansilowang.bsky.social

This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ?

And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !

We all look forward to reading your thoughts

Managing the Risks of China’s Access to U.S. Data and Control of Software and Connected Technology U.S. policymakers need to develop a more systematic and comprehensive framework for managing the data security and influence risks that come from cross-border data flows, Chinese software, and connect...

Why was it never just about TikTok? This is a great paper from Peter Harrell. The United States needs to develop a complete and consistent way of dealing with the risks around China (but not just limited to China). #security #risk #cybersecurity #foreignpolicy #tikok

Good, this will help lots of working class Americans… who thought man there are too many options for internet services in my apartment complex, and were looking for ways to cut competition and raise prices. #fcc #internetproviders #consumerchoice

Why everyone in AI is freaking out about DeepSeek DeepSeek has a free website and mobile app even for U.S. users with an R1-powered chatbot interface similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT.

TikTok seems like less of an issue, than businesses and the public just sending *all* of their data to China. 😉 In all seriousness happy to see a free and open source option, US firms could learn something. #AI #Deepseek #LLM

This on point.. especially because it seems like what is going to happen.

Guy I know was fired today in DC, at the Dept of Commerce his office was cleaned out and they are done.

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I think the new administration looks to have key agencies shut up and run any external messaging through Trump. Especially health and science areas...

They also have removed abortion reference results from their search platforms to go back to Trumps first time.

We are just getting started...

Is that just an old SCSI enclosure with a CD drive in it? (just taking a swag)

I plan to be in attendance! #nin #livemusic

This is fantastic... my kids asked me if I knew of her, was a chance to share more of her work as well as the amazing 'Frou Frou' album. #music

100% Would be great if there were more clear regulations setting expectations for Software Bill of Materials / Supply Chain Risk Mitigation! #cybersecurity

Yes 100% It doesn't surprise me that the costs have gone up... what has surprised me is the reduction in content offered up for viewing across various streaming platforms.

Buying content vs. paying for a temp streamed rental has a place in 2025. I wish Blu-Ray and DVD's were more available..

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👋 This is my first post on Blue Sky. I'm not sure how I will use this account exactly, but I'm glad this place/space exists.