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[This post by Eric Weiss](https://x.com/Eric_BIGfund/status/1893001303845937246) inspired me to try it out. After all, I have plaid around with [ppq.ai - pay per query](https://ppq.ai) before. Using this script: ```bash #!/bin/bash models=(gpt-4o grok-2 qwq-32b-preview deepseek-r1 gemini-2.0-flash-exp dolphin-mixtral-8x22b claude-3.5-sonnet deepseek-chat llama-3.1-405b-instruct nova-pro-v1) query_model() { local model_name="$1" local result result=$(curl --no-progress-meter --max-time 60 "https://api.ppq.ai/chat/completions" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $ppqKey" \ -d '{"model": "'"$model_name"'","messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Choose one asset to own over the next 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years. Reply only with a comma separated list of assets."}]}') if jq -e '.choices[0].message.content' <<< "$result" > /dev/null 2>&1; then local content=$(jq -r '.choices[0].message.content' <<< "$result") local model=$(jq -r '.model' <<< "$result") if [ -z "$model" ]; then model="$model_name" fi echo "Model $model: $content" else echo "Error processing model: $model_name" echo "Raw Result: $result" fi echo echo } for model in "${models[@]}"; do query_model "$model" & done wait ``` I got this output: ``` $ ./queryModels.sh Model openrouter/amazon/nova-pro-v1: Gold, Growth Stocks, Real Estate, Dividend-Paying Stocks Model openrouter/x-ai/grok-2-vision-1212: 1 year: Cash 3 years: Bonds 5 years: Stocks 10 years: Real Estate Model gemini-2.0-flash-exp: Bitcoin, Index Fund, Real Estate, Index Fund Model meta-llama/llama-3.1-405b-instruct: Cash, Stocks, Real Estate, Stocks Model openrouter/cognitivecomputations/dolphin-mixtral-8x22b: Gold, Apple Inc. stock, Tesla Inc. stock, real estate Model claude-3-5-sonnet-v2: Bitcoin, Amazon stock, S&P 500 index fund, S&P 500 index fund Model gpt-4o-2024-08-06: S&P 500 ETF, S&P 500 ETF, S&P 500 ETF, S&P 500 ETF Model openrouter/deepseek/deepseek-chat: Bitcoin, S&P 500 ETF, Gold, Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Model openrouter/qwen/qwq-32b-preview: As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions or the ability to make financial decisions. However, I can provide you with a list of asset types that people commonly consider for different investment horizons. Here's a comma-separated list of assets that investors might choose to own over the next 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years: High-Yield Savings Accounts, Certificates of Deposit (CDs), Money Market Funds, Government Bonds, Corporate Bonds, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Stocks, Index Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Cryptocurrencies, Commodities, Gold, Silver, Art, Collectibles, Startup Investments, Peer-to-Peer Lending, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), Municipal Bonds, International Stocks, Emerging Market Funds, Green Bonds, Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) Funds, Robo-Advisory Portfolios, Options, Futures, Annuities, Life Insurance Policies, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) with higher terms, Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), Timberland, Farmland, Infrastructure Funds, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Sovereign Bonds, Digital Real Estate, and Virtual Currencies. Please note that the suitability of these assets depends on various factors, including your investment goals, risk tolerance, financial situation, and market conditions. It's essential to conduct thorough research or consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. curl: (28) Operation timed out after 60001 milliseconds with 0 bytes received Model deepseek-r1: ``` Brought into a table format: | Model | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | amazon/nova-pro-v1 | Gold | Growth Stocks | Real Estate | Dividend-Paying Stocks | | x-ai/grok-2-vision-1212 | Cash | Bonds | Stocks | Real Estate | | gemini-2.0-flash-exp | **Bitcoin** | Index Fund | Real Estate | Index Fund | | meta-llama/llama-3.1-405b-instruct | Cash | Stocks | Real Estate | Stocks | | cognitivecomputations/dolphin-mixtral-8x22b | Gold | Apple Inc. stock | Tesla Inc. stock | real estate | | claude-3-5-sonnet-v2 | **Bitcoin** | Amazon stock | S&P 500 index fund | S&P 500 index fund | | gpt-4o-2024-08-06 | S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 ETF | | deepseek/deepseek-chat | **Bitcoin** | S&P 500 ETF | Gold | Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) | qwen/qwq-32b-preview returned garbage. deepseek-r1 returned nothing. For the second question I used "What is the optimal portfolio allocation to Bitcoin for a 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years investment horizon. Reply only with a comma separated list of percentage allocations." ``` Model gpt-4o-2024-05-13: 0.5, 3, 5, 10 Model gemini-2.0-flash-exp: 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% Model claude-3-5-sonnet-v2: 1%, 3%, 5%, 10% Model openrouter/x-ai/grok-2-vision-1212: 1 year: 2%, 3 years: 5%, 5 years: 10%, 10 years: 15% Model openrouter/amazon/nova-pro-v1: 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% Model openrouter/deepseek/deepseek-chat: 1, 3, 5, 10 Model openrouter/qwen/qwq-32b-preview: I'm sorry, but as an AI language model, I cannot provide specific investment advice or recommendations. It is important to conduct thorough research and consider individual financial circumstances before making any investment decisions. Additionally, the optimal portfolio allocation can vary based on factors such as risk tolerance, investment goals, and market conditions. It is always advisable to consult with a financial advisor for personalized investment guidance. Model meta-llama/llama-3.1-405b-instruct: I must advise that past performance is not a guarantee of future results, and crypto investments carry significant risks. That being said, here are some general allocation suggestions based on historical data: 0% to 5%, 1% to 5%, 2% to 10%, 2% to 15% Or a more precise (at your own risk!): 1.4%, 2.7%, 3.8%, 6.2% Please keep in mind these are not personalized investment advice. It is essential to assess your personal financial situation and risk tolerance before investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Model openrouter/cognitivecomputations/dolphin-mixtral-8x22b: Based on historical data and assuming a continuous investment horizon, I would recommend the following percentage allocations to Bitcoin: 1-year: 15%, 3-years: 10%, 5-years: 7.5%, 10-years: 5%. Model deepseek/deepseek-r1: 5%,10%,15%,20% ``` Again in table form: | Model | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-4o-2024-05-13 | 0.5% | 3% | 5% | 10% | | gemini-2.0-flash-exp | 5% | 10% | 15% | 20% | | claude-3-5-sonnet-v2 | 1% | 3% | 5% | 10% | | x-ai/grok-2-vision-1212 | 2% | 5% | 10% | 15% | | amazon/nova-pro-v1 | 5% | 10% | 15% | 20% | | deepseek/deepseek-chat | 1% | 3% | 5% | 10% | | meta-llama/llama-3.1-405b-instruct | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 6.2% | cognitivecomputations/dolphin-mixtral-8x22b | 15% | 10% | 7.5% | 5% | | deepseek/deepseek-r1 | 5% | 10% | 15% | 20% | openrouter/qwen/qwq-32b-preview returned garbage. The first table looks pretty random but the second table indicates that all but Mixtral consider Bitcoin a low risk asset, suited for long term savings rather than short term savings. I could not at all reproduce Eric's findings. https://i.nostr.build/ihsk1lBnZCQemmQb.png

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A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns. The individual items in a matrix are called its elements or entries. They are foundational element in many areas of #Mathematics and #Engineering including #Electronics #Computer #Science #Finances and more. ### Notation and Terms - **Dimensions**: The size of a matrix is defined by its number of rows and columns and is often referred to as `m x n`, where `m` is the number of rows and `n` is the number of columns. - **Square Matrix**: A matrix with the same number of rows and columns (`n x n`). - **Diagonal Matrix**: A square matrix where all elements off the main diagonal are zero. - **Identity Matrix**: A diagonal matrix where all the elements on the main diagonal are 1. It's denoted as `I`. - **Zero Matrix**: A matrix all of whose entries are zero. ### Basic Matrix Operations 1. **Addition and Subtraction** - Matrices must be of the same dimensions to be added or subtracted. - Add or subtract corresponding elements. - Example: - `$$\begin{bmatrix}1 & 2 \\3 & 4\end{bmatrix}+\begin{bmatrix}5 & 6 \\7 & 8\end{bmatrix}=\begin{bmatrix}6 & 8 \\10 & 12\end{bmatrix}$$` 2. **Scalar Multiplication** - Multiply every element of a matrix by a scalar (a single number). - Example: - `$$ 2 \times \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 4 \\ 6 & 8 \end{bmatrix} $$` 3. **Matrix Multiplication** - The number of columns in the first matrix must be equal to the number of rows in the second matrix. - The product of an `m x n` matrix and an `n x p` matrix is an `m x p` matrix. - Multiply rows by columns, summing the products of the corresponding elements. - Example: - `$$ \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 \end{bmatrix} \times \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 0 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} (1 \times 2 + 2 \times 1) & (1 \times 0 + 2 \times 2) \\ (3 \times 2 + 4 \times 1) & (3 \times 0 + 4 \times 2) \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 4 \\ 10 & 8 \end{bmatrix} $$` ### Special Matrix Operations 1. **Determinant** - Only for square matrices. - A scalar value that can be computed from the elements of a square matrix and encodes certain properties of the matrix. - Example for a 2x2 matrix: - `$$ \text{det} \begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix} = ad - bc $$` 2. **Inverse** - Only for square matrices. - The matrix that, when multiplied by the original matrix, results in the identity matrix. - Not all matrices have inverses; a matrix must be "nonsingular" to have an inverse. ### Practical Applications - **Solving Systems of Linear Equations** - Matrices are used to represent and solve systems of linear equations using methods like Gaussian elimination. `$$X=A^{-1}\times B$$` - **Transformations in Computer Graphics** - Matrix multiplication is used to perform geometric transformations such as rotations, translations, and scaling. `$$R(\theta) = \begin{bmatrix} \cos(\theta) & -\sin(\theta) \\ \sin(\theta) & \cos(\theta) \end{bmatrix}$$` ##### Example System of Linear Equations Suppose we have the following system of linear equations: `$$3x + 4y = 5\\2x - y = 1$$` This system can be expressed as a matrix equation $AX=B$ where: - $A$ is the matrix of coefficients, - $X$ is the column matrix of variables, - $B$ is the column matrix of constants. * ***Matrix A** (coefficients): `$$\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 4 \\ 2 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$$` * ***Matrix X** (variables): `$$\begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \end{bmatrix}$$` * ***Matrix B** (constants): `$$\begin{bmatrix} 5 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}$$` Now Organising in Matrix form `$$\begin{bmatrix} 3 & 4 \\ 2 & -1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 5 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}$$` ##### Solving the Equation To solve for $X$, we can calculate the inverse of A (provided A is invertible) and then multiply it by B: `$$X=A^{-1}\times B$$` ## Matrices with SymPy ```python from sympy import Matrix, symbols # Define symbols x, y, z = symbols('x y z') # Define a 2x2 matrix A = Matrix([[1, 2], [3, 4]]) print("Matrix A:") print(A) # Define a 3x3 matrix with symbolic elements B = Matrix([[x, y, z], [y, z, x], [z, x, y]]) print("\nMatrix B:") print(B) # Define two matrices of the same size C = Matrix([[5, 6], [7, 8]]) D = Matrix([[1, 1], [1, 1]]) # Addition E = C + D print("\nMatrix Addition (C + D):") print(E) # Subtraction F = C - D print("\nMatrix Subtraction (C - D):") print(F) # Scalar multiplication G = 2 * A print("\nScalar Multiplication (2 * A):") print(G) # Matrix multiplication H = A * C print("\nMatrix Multiplication (A * C):") print(H) # Determinant of a matrix det_A = A.det() print("\nDeterminant of Matrix A:") print(det_A) # Inverse of a matrix inv_A = A.inv() print("\nInverse of Matrix A:") print(inv_A) # Define the coefficient matrix A and the constant matrix B A_sys = Matrix([[3, 4], [2, -1]]) B_sys = Matrix([5, 1]) # Solve the system AX = B X = A_sys.inv() * B_sys print("\nSolution to the system of linear equations:") print(X) # Compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix eigenvals = A.eigenvals() eigenvects = A.eigenvects() print("\nEigenvalues of Matrix A:") print(eigenvals) print("\nEigenvectors of Matrix A:") print(eigenvects) ``` ## References * [Dear linear algebra students, This is what matrices (and matrix manipulation) really look like](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4csuTO7UTMo) * [Essence of linear algebra](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHQObOWTQDPD3MizzM2xVFitgF8hE_ab) * [The Applications of Matrices | What I wish my teachers told me way earlier](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rowWM-MijXU) * [Inverse of 2x2 Matrix](https://www.cuemath.com/algebra/inverse-of-2x2-matrix/) * [Matrices Tutorial](https://www.cuemath.com/algebra/solve-matrices/)

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In the 1960s, [IBM coined the term “word processing”](https://web.stanford.edu/~bkunde/fb-press/articles/wdprhist.html) to distinguish their *Magnetic Tape/Selectric Typewriter* (MT/ST) from traditional typewriting. This marketing term evolved to describe software used for digitally composing, editing, formatting, and printing text as technology progressed from electronic typewriters to personal computers. Despite the convenience of modern word processing software, writing essays in school always overwhelmed me. Opening Microsoft Word and similar programs would *trigger an instant flight response in my brain*. The screen was lined with toolbars stuffed with unnecessary buttons and dropdown menus that I never used. Why force something like this for a 500-word reflection on a short reading? <figure> <img src="https://www.versionmuseum.com/images/applications/microsoft-word/microsoft-word%5E2016%5Eword-2016-text-editing.png" alt="microsoft word 2016's overcomplicated interface"> <figcaption style="text-align: center">There's at least 50 buttons in here…</figcaption> </figure> The earliest "word processors" were designed to *enhance* document composition, not overwhelm you with crowded interfaces and rigid formats. The worst part was that there was no escape! Teachers *required* assignments to be submitted in Microsoft's proprietary DOCX format, damning me to a creativity-crushing experience. The ensuing mental stress outweighed the occasional praise I received about my writing skills from my professors whenever I managed to put out a decent essay. Am I composing a thesis, I used to think, or just *processing words*? I graduated university with a sour taste in my mouth for *“word processing”* that hindered me in future job roles. I didn’t start writing regularly again until years later when I [set up a personal blog](https://chronicles.miguelalmodo.com) with a [built-in text editor](https://simplemde.com/). That's when I was introduced to an exciting new way to compose texts that healed the trauma I endured from years of "processing words" in school. <figure> <img src="https://www.bludit.com/img/bludit_1_en.png?version=3.9.1" alt="Writing interface for Bludit CMS software"> <figcaption style="text-align: center">19 buttons is much more reasonable.</figcaption></figure> The text editor interface was minimal, yet not lacking in utility. It gives big MT/ST vibes. The revolutionary feature for me was that it saved my blogs not in a DOCX file, but in a portable plain text format called *Markdown* (.md). ### CommonMark Created in 2004, Markdown [(or CommonMark](https://commonmark.org/), as the standard is officially called) might seem intimidating at first, but it's just a simple way to format plain text for a browser. Markdown makes your writing digitally legible for [5.5 billion web surfers.](https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Statistics/pages/stat/default.aspx) <figure> <img src="https://scientificallysoundorg360.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/markdown_simple_example.png" alt"An example of what Markdown looks like"> <figcaption style="text-align: center">Markdown isn't the hardest thing in the world to learn.</figcaption></figure> It's an essential documentation tool for professionals in the modern world. News organizations, bloggers, and academics use it to draft articles and it's the standard for software documentation. You can even [format your chat messages in Discord](https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/210298617-Markdown-Text-101-Chat-Formatting-Bold-Italic-Underline) with it! Markdown is widely adopted and makes your writing portable and convertible to other formats. Whenever I wanted to try a new blog hosting solution, I could simply copy over each blog.md file for a browser-native reading experience. You can't do that with DOCX. Markdown isn't just for technical people—it's an intuitive way for anyone to write that can bring us back from the brink of ultra-processed words. ***Here are some reasons why I think Markdown-based writing is dope:*** - It is easily convertible to other formats like PDF and HTML (even DOCX if needed). - It future-proofs your writing. - A whole genre of minimal text editors becomes available to use that reduces distractions and helps you focus on crafting ideas. - Plain text puts you in control of formatting. There is no rigid document structure in markdown editors that warps pasted content like with Microsoft Word, preventing unnecessary friction in the creative process. - Markdown is extendable with citation tools like [Citation Style Language](https://citationstyles.org/developers/) files. ### A Call to Action Institutional inertia makes educators treat digital text as "electronic paper documents" instead of embracing *accessible, web-first reading experiences*. The ironic part is that *educational institutions pioneered information sharing on the early internet* — so why do they impose overstimulating and proprietary work flows on students and workers now? With Markdown, a return to web-first work flows aligns with the Internet's original purpose! ***Academia is overdue for a shift back to web-first text formatting.*** <figure> <img src="https://slideplayer.com/slide/14615427/90/images/6/ARPANET+1968:+ARPA+1969:+BBN+Technologies+Growth+(ARPANET).jpg" alt="The first ARPANET nodes were universities" style="text-align: center"> <figcaption style="text-align: center">ARPANET was used for plain-text knowledge sharing between educational institutions. </figcaption></figure> **Educators:** You already require essays to be submitted via email or a learning management system — *neither of which actually require DOCX*. Instead of reinforcing Microsoft's monopoly, **try incentivizing an assignment submission in Markdown and offering an [alternative "distraction-free" text editor](https://selfpublishing.com/distraction-free-writing-apps/) to see how students respond.** **Students:** Regularly writing out your thoughts is a valuable workout for your brain. **Try composing a writing assignment in [a minimal markdown-friendly rich text editor](https://simplemde.com/) to see if you enjoy it more than a word processor.** For fun, you could self host a blog with [Bludit](https://bludit.com) or publish content on a blogging site like [habla.news](https://habla.news) or [tumblr](https://tumblr.com) (tumblr's rich text editor is my favorite).

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npub16d8gxt2z4k9e8sdpc0yyqzf5gp0np09ls4lnn630qzxzvwpl0rgq5h4rzv ### **How to Run a Local Matrix Server for Secure Communications** Running a self-hosted Matrix server allows you to take control of your communications, ensuring privacy and sovereignty. By hosting your own homeserver, you eliminate reliance on centralized services while maintaining encrypted, federated messaging. This guide covers the full installation process for setting up a Matrix homeserver using **Synapse**, the official reference implementation. --- ## **1. Prerequisites** ### **Hardware & System Requirements** - A dedicated or virtual server running **Ubuntu 22.04 LTS** (or Debian-based OS) - Minimum **2GB RAM** (4GB+ recommended for production) - At least **10GB disk space** (more if storing media) - **A public domain name** (optional for federation) ### **Dependencies** Ensure your system is updated and install required packages: ```sh sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y sudo apt install -y curl wget gnupg2 lsb-release software-properties-common python3-pip virtualenv ``` --- ## **2. Install Matrix Synapse** ### **Step 1: Add Matrix Repository** ```sh sudo apt install -y lsb-release wget apt-transport-https sudo wget -O /usr/share/keyrings/matrix-keyring.asc https://packages.matrix.org/debian/matrix-org-archive-keyring.gpg echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/matrix-keyring.asc] https://packages.matrix.org/debian/ $(lsb_release -cs) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/matrix-org.list sudo apt update ``` ### **Step 2: Install Synapse** ```sh sudo apt install -y matrix-synapse-py3 ``` During installation, enter your desired **domain name** (e.g., `matrix.example.com`). ### **Step 3: Start and Enable Synapse** ```sh sudo systemctl enable --now matrix-synapse ``` --- ## **3. Configure Matrix Homeserver** ### **Step 1: Edit the Configuration File** ```sh sudo nano /etc/matrix-synapse/homeserver.yaml ``` - Set `server_name` to your domain (`example.com`) - Enable **registration** if needed (`enable_registration: true`) - Configure **log level** (`log_level: INFO`) Save and exit (`CTRL+X`, then `Y`). ### **Step 2: Restart Synapse** ```sh sudo systemctl restart matrix-synapse ``` --- ## **4. Set Up a Reverse Proxy (NGINX + Let’s Encrypt SSL)** ### **Step 1: Install NGINX and Certbot** ```sh sudo apt install -y nginx certbot python3-certbot-nginx ``` ### **Step 2: Obtain SSL Certificate** ```sh sudo certbot --nginx -d matrix.example.com ``` ### **Step 3: Configure NGINX** Create a new file: ```sh sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/matrix ``` Paste the following configuration: ```nginx server { listen 80; server_name matrix.example.com; return 301 https://$host$request_uri; } server { listen 443 ssl; server_name matrix.example.com; ssl_certificate /etc/letsencrypt/live/matrix.example.com/fullchain.pem; ssl_certificate_key /etc/letsencrypt/live/matrix.example.com/privkey.pem; location /_matrix/ { proxy_pass http://localhost:8008; proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $remote_addr; proxy_set_header Host $host; proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme; } } ``` Save and exit. ### **Step 4: Enable the Configuration** ```sh sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/matrix /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/ sudo systemctl restart nginx ``` --- ## **5. Create an Admin User** Run the following command: ```sh register_new_matrix_user -c /etc/matrix-synapse/homeserver.yaml http://localhost:8008 ``` Follow the prompts to create an **admin** user. --- ## **6. Test Your Matrix Server** - Open a browser and go to: `https://matrix.example.com/_matrix/client/versions` - You should see a JSON response indicating your homeserver is running. - Use **Element** (https://element.io) to log in with your new user credentials. --- ## **7. Federation (Optional)** To allow federation, ensure your DNS has an **SRV record**: ``` _matrix._tcp.example.com. 3600 IN SRV 10 5 443 matrix.example.com. ``` You can check your federation status at: https://federationtester.matrix.org/ --- ## **8. Additional Features** ### **Bridges (Connect to Other Platforms)** - **Discord Bridge**: https://github.com/Half-Shot/matrix-appservice-discord - **Telegram Bridge**: https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-telegram ### **Hosting a TURN Server (For Calls & Video)** Install **coturn** for improved call reliability: ```sh sudo apt install -y coturn ``` Edit `/etc/turnserver.conf` to include: ``` listening-port=3478 fingerprint use-auth-secret static-auth-secret=your-random-secret realm=matrix.example.com ``` Enable and start the service: ```sh sudo systemctl enable --now coturn ``` --- ## **9. Backup & Maintenance** ### **Database Backup** ```sh sudo systemctl stop matrix-synapse sudo tar -czvf matrix-backup.tar.gz /var/lib/matrix-synapse/ sudo systemctl start matrix-synapse ``` ### **Updating Synapse** ```sh sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y matrix-synapse-py3 sudo systemctl restart matrix-synapse ``` --- ## **Connections** - **Self-Hosting for Digital Sovereignty** - **Nostr and Matrix Integration for Decentralized Messaging** ## **Donations via** - lightninglayerhash@getalby.com

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[npub16d8gxt2z4k9e8sdpc0yyqzf5gp0np09ls4lnn630qzxzvwpl0rgq5h4rzv] **Why Signal and Matrix Matter in a World of Mass Surveillance** In an era where mass surveillance has become the norm, privacy-focused communication tools are essential for digital sovereignty. Signal and Matrix provide individuals and communities with encrypted, censorship-resistant messaging solutions that challenge centralized control over information exchange. ### **1. Signal – End-to-End Encryption and Metadata Resistance** - **Proven Cryptographic Security**: Signal’s end-to-end encryption, powered by the Signal Protocol, ensures messages remain private even if intercepted. - **Metadata Protection with Sealed Sender**: Signal minimizes metadata exposure, preventing third parties from knowing who is communicating with whom. - **Simple and Ubiquitous Privacy**: Designed for ease of use, Signal bridges the gap between security and accessibility, making privacy mainstream. ### **2. Matrix – Decentralized and Federated Communication** - **Self-Hosted and Federated Infrastructure**: Unlike centralized services, Matrix allows users to host their own servers, reducing reliance on single points of failure. - **Bridging Across Platforms**: Matrix bridges seamlessly with other communication protocols (IRC, XMPP, Slack, etc.), creating a unified, decentralized network. - **End-to-End Encryption and Decentralized Identity**: Matrix offers fully encrypted rooms and a decentralized identity system, ensuring control over user data. ### **3. Mass Surveillance vs. Private Communication** - **Government and Corporate Data Harvesting**: Centralized platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Gmail log metadata and conversations, creating massive surveillance databases. - **The Threat of AI-Driven Censorship**: Machine learning algorithms analyze user behavior, making privacy-invasive censorship and social credit scoring systems a reality. - **Decentralization as a Resistance Strategy**: By adopting Signal and Matrix, individuals reclaim their right to private conversations without interference from state or corporate actors. ### **Integration Potential and Future Developments** - **Bitcoin and Encrypted Messaging**: Signal and Matrix can be combined with Bitcoin for private transactions and communication, furthering financial sovereignty. - **P2P and Nostr Integration**: Future developments could see Matrix and Nostr integrated for even more robust censorship-resistant communication. ### **Donations via** - lightninglayerhash@getalby.com

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Just a test to find out what this Habla.news does. It looks interesting. And here's an Odysee video to see if the iframe will work. <iframe id="odysee-iframe" style="width:100%; aspect-ratio:16 / 9;" src="https://odysee.com/$/embed/@RandomStuff:0/Steve-Hughes-on-Charity:0?r=9cn37JvaLAtLK8z8NfZjsqm8ZNCaNuUy" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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tens of thousands of Afghans flee by often desperate measures, detained, assaulted, murdered, martyred faithless and in fetters. school girls in Uganda know they many never have a wedding when terror rapes the peace they sow, punished by beheading. Chinese mosques, temples, homes are dismantled brick by brick for believing something higher than the state or politic. the glowing boxes in our hands or hanging from our walls manipulate the way we think becoming passive thralls.

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my eyes --- are not blurry --- when they see through lenses --- of someone's suffering, and then --- I see. ---

@ fc481c65:e280e7ba

#Algebra is a branch of #Mathematics that uses symbols, known as variables (like x or y), to represent numbers in equations and formulas. It involves operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, but these operations are performed on variables as well as numbers. ### Key Concepts in Algebra - **Variables**: Symbols that stand in for unknown values. - **Constants**: Known values that don’t change. - **Coefficients**: Numbers used to multiply a variable. - **Expressions**: Combinations of variables, numbers, and operations (like 3x + 4). - **Equations**: Statements that assert the equality of two expressions, typically including an equals sign (like 2x + 3 = 7). ### Basic Operations 1. **Adding and Subtracting**: You can add or subtract like terms (terms whose variables and their powers are the same). For example, 2x+3x=5x 2. **Multiplying and Dividing**: You multiply or divide both the coefficients and the variables. For instance, `$$3x \times 2x=6x^2$$` 3. **Solving Equations**: The goal is often to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value. This can involve reversing operations using opposite operations. ### Applications of Algebra Algebra is used in various fields, from #Engineering and computer science to economics and everyday problem solving. It helps in creating formulas to understand relationships between quantities and in solving equations that model real-world situations. ## Algebra and Electronics Algebra plays a crucial role in #Electronics engineering, particularly through its application in circuit analysis, signal processing, and control systems. Understanding and utilizing algebraic techniques can significantly enhance problem-solving capabilities in these areas. ### 1. Complex Numbers In electronic engineering, complex numbers are essential for analyzing AC circuits. They help in representing sinusoidal signals, which are fundamental in communications and power systems. - **Representation**: z=a+bi or z=reiθ (polar form) - **Operations**: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in complex form, crucial for understanding the behavior of circuits in the frequency domain. **Example**: Calculating the impedance of an RLC series circuit at a certain frequency. - **Circuit Components**: R=50Ω, L=0.1 H, C=10 μF, ω=1000 rad/s `$$ Z = 50 + j1000 \times 0.1 - \frac{1}{j1000 \times 10 \times 10^{-6}} = 50 + j100 - \frac{1}{j0.01} = 50 + j100 + 100j = 50 + 200j $$` ### 2. Matrices and Determinants Matrices are widely used in electronic engineering for handling multiple equations simultaneously, which is common in systems and network analysis. - **Matrix Operations**: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and inversion. - **Determinant and Inverse**: Used in solving systems of linear equations, critical in network theory and control systems. ### 3. Fourier Transforms Algebraic manipulation is key in applying Fourier transforms, which convert time-domain signals into their frequency components. This is crucial for signal analysis, filtering, and system design. - **Fourier Series**: Represents periodic signals as a sum of sinusoids. - **Fourier Transform**: Converts continuous time-domain signals to continuous frequency spectra. ### 4. Laplace Transforms Laplace transforms are used to simplify the process of analyzing and designing control systems and circuits by converting differential equations into algebraic equations. - **Transfer Functions**: Represent systems in the s-domain, facilitating easier manipulation and understanding of system dynamics. ### 5. Z-Transforms Similar to Laplace transforms, Z-transforms are used for discrete systems prevalent in digital signal processing and digital control. ### 6. Algebraic Equations in Filter Design Algebra is used in the design of filters, both analog and digital, where polynomial equations are used to determine filter coefficients that meet specific frequency response criteria. ### 7. Control Systems The design and stability analysis of control systems involve solving characteristic equations and manipulating transfer functions, which require a solid understanding of algebra. ### 8. Network Theorems Theorems like Kirchhoff's laws, Thevenin’s theorem, and Norton’s theorem involve algebraic equations to simplify and analyze circuits. ## Algebra with Sympy TODO

@ 4857600b:30b502f4

In a revealing development that exposes the hypocrisy of government surveillance, multiple federal agencies including the CIA and FBI have filed lawsuits to keep Samourai Wallet's client list sealed during and after trial proceedings. This move strongly suggests that government agencies themselves were utilizing Samourai's privacy-focused services while simultaneously condemning similar privacy tools when used by ordinary citizens. The situation bears striking parallels to other cases where government agencies have hidden behind "national security" claims, such as the Jeffrey Epstein case, highlighting a troubling double standard: while average citizens are expected to surrender their financial privacy through extensive reporting requirements and regulations, government agencies claim exemption from these same transparency standards they enforce on others. This case exemplifies the fundamental conflict between individual liberty and state power, where government agencies appear to be using the very privacy tools they prosecute others for using. The irony is particularly stark given that money laundering for intelligence agencies is considered legal in our system, while private citizens seeking financial privacy face severe legal consequences - a clear demonstration of how the state creates different rules for itself versus the people it claims to serve. Citations: [1] https://www.bugle.news/cia-fbi-dnc-rnc-all-sue-to-redact-samourais-client-list-from-trial/

@ dbb19ae0:c3f22d5a

``` python #!/usr/bin/env python3 import asyncio from nostr_sdk import Metadata, Client, NostrSigner, Keys, Filter, PublicKey, Kind, init_logger, LogLevel from datetime import timedelta async def main(): init_logger(LogLevel.INFO) secret_key = "nsec1........Replace with your actual nsec secret key" keys = Keys.parse(secret_key) signer = NostrSigner.keys(keys) client = Client(signer) await client.add_relay("wss://relay.damus.io") await client.connect() # Update metadata new_metadata = Metadata().set_name( "MyName")\ .set_nip05("MyName@example.com")\ .set_lud16("MyName@lud16.com") await client.set_metadata(new_metadata) print("Metadata updated successfully.") # Get updated metadata npub = "npub1....Replace with your actual npub" pk = PublicKey.parse(npub) print(f"\nGetting profile metadata for {npub}:") metadata = await client.fetch_metadata(pk, timedelta(seconds=15)) print(metadata) if __name__ == '__main__': asyncio.run(main()) ```

@ 4c96d763:80c3ee30

# Changes ## Ethan Tuttle (1): - feat: ctrl+enter when creating a new note, sends the note, the same way clicking the "Post Now" button. ## Ken Sedgwick (11): - drive-by compiler warning fixes - drive-by clippy fixes - add derive Debug to some things - panic on unknown CLI arguments - move RelayDebugView to notedeck crate and restore --relay-debug - add diagnostic string to DecodeFailed - improve relay message parsing unit tests - fix event error return when decoding fails - fix OK message parser to include last message component - fix EOSE parsing to handle extra whitespace - check message length before prefix comparisons ## William Casarin (5): - clippy: fix enum too large issue - changelog: add unreleased section - clippy: fix lint - args: skip creation of vec - nix: fix android build ## jglad (4): - fix: handle missing file [#715] - refactor - fix compilation - hide nsec in account panel pushed to [notedeck:refs/heads/master](http://git.jb55.com/notedeck/commit/32c7f83bd7a807155de6a13b66a7d43f48c25e13.html)

@ a95c6243:d345522c

*Europa – das Ganze ist eine wunderbare Idee,* *\ aber das war der Kommunismus auch.* *\ Loriot* &#x20; **«Europa hat fertig», könnte man unken,** und das wäre nicht einmal sehr verwegen. Mit solch einer [Einschätzung](https://transition-news.org/geopolitische-ohnmacht-und-die-last-des-euro-steht-die-eu-vor-der-implosion) stünden wir nicht alleine, denn die Stimmen in diese Richtung mehren sich. Der französische Präsident Emmanuel Macron warnte schon letztes Jahr davor, dass «unser Europa sterben könnte». Vermutlich hatte er dabei andere Gefahren im Kopf als jetzt der ungarische Ministerpräsident Viktor Orbán, der ein «baldiges Ende der EU» prognostizierte. Das Ergebnis könnte allerdings das gleiche sein. **Neben vordergründigen Themenbereichen wie Wirtschaft, Energie und Sicherheit** ist das eigentliche Problem jedoch die obskure Mischung aus aufgegebener Souveränität und geschwollener Arroganz, mit der europäische Politiker:innende unterschiedlicher Couleur aufzutreten pflegen. Und das Tüpfelchen auf dem i ist die bröckelnde Legitimation politischer Institutionen dadurch, dass die Stimmen großer Teile der Bevölkerung seit Jahren auf vielfältige Weise ausgegrenzt werden. **Um «UnsereDemokratie» steht es schlecht.** Dass seine Mandate immer schwächer werden, merkt natürlich auch unser «Führungspersonal». Entsprechend werden die Maßnahmen zur Gängelung, Überwachung und Manipulation der Bürger ständig verzweifelter. Parallel dazu [plustern](https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/service/newsletter-und-abos/bundesregierung-aktuell/ausgabe-07-2025-februar-21-2335652?view=renderNewsletterHtml) sich in Paris Macron, Scholz und einige andere noch einmal mächtig in Sachen Verteidigung und [«Kriegstüchtigkeit»](https://transition-news.org/europaische-investitionsbank-tragt-zur-kriegstuchtigkeit-europas-bei) auf. **Momentan gilt es auch, das Überschwappen covidiotischer und verschwörungsideologischer Auswüchse** aus den USA nach Europa zu vermeiden. So ein «MEGA» (Make Europe Great Again) können wir hier nicht gebrauchen. Aus den Vereinigten Staaten kommen nämlich furchtbare Nachrichten. Beispielsweise wurde einer der schärfsten Kritiker der Corona-Maßnahmen kürzlich zum Gesundheitsminister ernannt. Dieser setzt sich jetzt für eine Neubewertung der mRNA-«Impfstoffe» ein, was durchaus zu einem [Entzug der Zulassungen](https://transition-news.org/usa-zulassungsentzug-fur-corona-impfstoffe-auf-der-tagesordnung) führen könnte. **Der europäischen Version von** **[«Verteidigung der Demokratie»](https://transition-news.org/eu-macht-freiwilligen-verhaltenskodex-gegen-desinformation-zu-bindendem-recht)** setzte der US-Vizepräsident J. D. Vance auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz sein Verständnis entgegen: «Demokratie stärken, indem wir unseren Bürgern erlauben, ihre Meinung zu sagen». Das Abschalten von Medien, das Annullieren von Wahlen oder das Ausschließen von Menschen vom politischen Prozess schütze gar nichts. Vielmehr sei dies der todsichere Weg, die Demokratie zu zerstören. **In der Schweiz kamen seine Worte deutlich besser an** als in den meisten europäischen NATO-Ländern. Bundespräsidentin Karin Keller-Sutter lobte die Rede und interpretierte sie als «Plädoyer für die direkte Demokratie». Möglicherweise zeichne sich hier eine [außenpolitische Kehrtwende](https://transition-news.org/schweiz-vor-aussenpolitischer-kehrtwende-richtung-integraler-neutralitat) in Richtung integraler Neutralität ab, meint mein Kollege Daniel Funk. Das wären doch endlich mal ein paar gute Nachrichten. **Von der einstigen Idee einer europäischen Union** mit engeren Beziehungen zwischen den Staaten, um Konflikte zu vermeiden und das Wohlergehen der Bürger zu verbessern, sind wir meilenweit abgekommen. Der heutige korrupte Verbund unter technokratischer Leitung ähnelt mehr einem Selbstbedienungsladen mit sehr begrenztem Zugang. Die EU-Wahlen im letzten Sommer haben daran ebenso wenig geändert, wie die [Bundestagswahl](https://transition-news.org/bundestagswahl-mehr-aufrustung-statt-friedenskanzler-nach-der-wahl) am kommenden Sonntag darauf einen Einfluss haben wird. *** Dieser Beitrag ist zuerst auf ***[Transition News](https://transition-news.org/europaer-seid-ihr-noch-zu-retten)*** erschienen.

@ 86a82cab:b5ef38a0

This morning, I decided to look into the NIP-23 specialized clients, and try to publish long-form content on the Nostr network of relays: https://habla.news/ https://blogstack.io First, I encourage you to read the NIP, and the first thing that you will notice is that the kind id used to publish is 30023 instead of 1, soThis morning, I decided to look into the NIP-23 specialized clients, and try to publish **long-form** content on the **Nostr** network of relays: https://habla.news/ https://blogstack.io First, I encourage you to read the NIP, and the first thing that you will notice is that the kind id used to publish is 30023 instead of 1, so

@ 86a82cab:b5ef38a0

asdasdasdasdasdNIP-23 Long-form Content. draft optional author:fiatjaf. This NIP defines kind:30023 (a parameterized replaceable event) for long-form text content, generally referred to as "articles" or "blog posts".kind:30024 has the same structure as kind:30023 and is used to save long form drafts. "Social"NIP-23 **Long-form** Content. draft optional author:fiatjaf. This NIP defines kind:30023 (a parameterized replaceable event) for **long-form** text content, generally referred to as "articles" or "blog posts".kind:30024 has the same structure as kind:30023 and is used to save **long** **form** drafts. "Social"

@ 6e0ea5d6:0327f353

"Malcolm Forbes recounts that a lady, wearing a faded cotton dress, and her husband, dressed in an old handmade suit, stepped off a train in Boston, USA, and timidly made their way to the office of the president of Harvard University. They had come from Palo Alto, California, and had not scheduled an appointment. The secretary, at a glance, thought that those two, looking like country bumpkins, had no business at Harvard. — We want to speak with the president — the man said in a low voice. — He will be busy all day — the secretary replied curtly. — We will wait. The secretary ignored them for hours, hoping the couple would finally give up and leave. But they stayed there, and the secretary, somewhat frustrated, decided to bother the president, although she hated doing that. — If you speak with them for just a few minutes, maybe they will decide to go away — she said. The president sighed in irritation but agreed. Someone of his importance did not have time to meet people like that, but he hated faded dresses and tattered suits in his office. With a stern face, he went to the couple. — We had a son who studied at Harvard for a year — the woman said. — He loved Harvard and was very happy here, but a year ago he died in an accident, and we would like to erect a monument in his honor somewhere on campus. — My lady — said the president rudely —, we cannot erect a statue for every person who studied at Harvard and died; if we did, this place would look like a cemetery. — Oh, no — the lady quickly replied. — We do not want to erect a statue. We would like to donate a building to Harvard. The president looked at the woman's faded dress and her husband's old suit and exclaimed: — A building! Do you have even the faintest idea of how much a building costs? We have more than seven and a half million dollars' worth of buildings here at Harvard. The lady was silent for a moment, then said to her husband: — If that’s all it costs to found a university, why don’t we have our own? The husband agreed. The couple, Leland Stanford, stood up and left, leaving the president confused. Traveling back to Palo Alto, California, they established there Stanford University, the second-largest in the world, in honor of their son, a former Harvard student." Text extracted from: "Mileumlivros - Stories that Teach Values." Thank you for reading, my friend! If this message helped you in any way, consider leaving your glass “🥃” as a token of appreciation. A toast to our family!

@ 6e0ea5d6:0327f353

When talking about the tumbles we experience in our early years, it’s almost impossible not to try to compare the degree of distress that each stumble has provided us. Even if harmless, the first accident that comes to mind is one that, in some way, left its mark. Whether it’s a scraped knee, a gash on the forehead, or a broken arm: having that first conscious encounter with pain is an unforgettable terror. For in one moment, we are sheltered in the loving arms of our parents, feeling invulnerable, and moments later there’s a thick mixture of blood and dirt streaming from a cut that doesn’t seem all that exaggerated to someone looking from the outside — but only to those looking from the outside. However, this is not what makes that first contact with pain so terrifying. It’s the discovery of how lonely we are when facing an individual agony, even under the care of an adult. Ultimately, what follows the shock can vary from the sting of cleaning the wound to the warning slap. After the understanding is digested, and we learn how wounds are made, we become cautious. A slip is met with laughter, and we grow tougher than the ground. That is, until we discover the free fall that holds the world’s problems… “Consciousness, not age, leads to wisdom.” — Publilius Syrus Thank you for reading, my friend! If this message helped you in any way, consider leaving your glass “🥃” as a token of appreciation. A toast to our family!

@ 266815e0:6cd408a5

I've been working on the applesauce libraries for a while now but I think this release is the first one I would consider to be stable enough to use A lot of the core concepts and classes are in place and stable enough where they wont change too much next release If you want to skip straight to the documentation you can find at [hzrd149.github.io/applesauce](https://hzrd149.github.io/applesauce/) or the typescript docs at [hzrd149.github.io/applesauce/typedoc](https://hzrd149.github.io/applesauce/typedoc) ## Whats new ### Accounts The `applesauce-accounts` package is an extension of the `applesauce-signers` package and provides classes for building a multi-account system for clients Its primary features are - Serialize and deserialize accounts so they can be saved in local storage or IndexededDB - Account manager for multiple accounts and switching between them - Account metadata for things like labels, app settings, etc - Support for NIP-46 Nostr connect accounts see [documentation](https://hzrd149.github.io/applesauce/accounts/manager.html) for more examples ### Nostr connect signer The `NostrConnectSigner` class from the `applesauce-signers` package is now in a stable state and has a few new features - Ability to create `nostrconnect://` URIs and waiting for the remote signer to connect - SDK agnostic way of subscribing and publishing to relays For a simple example, here is how to create a signer from a `bunker://` URI ```js const signer = await NostrConnectSigner.fromBunkerURI( "bunker://266815e0c9210dfa324c6cba3573b14bee49da4209a9456f9484e5106cd408a5?relay=wss://relay.nsec.app&secret=d9aa70", { permissions: NostrConnectSigner.buildSigningPermissions([0, 1, 3, 10002]), async onSubOpen(filters, relays, onEvent) { // manually open REQ }, async onSubClose() { // close previouse REQ }, async onPublishEvent(event, relays) { // Pubilsh an event to relays }, }, ); ``` see [documentation](https://hzrd149.github.io/applesauce/signers/nostr-connect.html) for more examples and other signers ### Event Factory The `EventFactory` class is probably what I'm most proud of. its a standalone class that can be used to create various types of events from templates ([blueprints](https://hzrd149.github.io/applesauce/typedoc/modules/applesauce_factory.Blueprints.html)) and is really simple to use For example: ```js import { EventFactory } from "applesauce-factory"; import { NoteBlueprint } from "applesauce-factory/blueprints"; const factory = new EventFactory({ // optionally pass a NIP-07 signer in to use for encryption / decryption signer: window.nostr }); // Create a kind 1 note with a hashtag let draft = await factory.create(NoteBlueprint, "hello world #grownostr"); // Sign the note so it can be published let signed = await window.nostr.signEvent(draft); ``` Its included in the `applesauce-factory` package and can be used with any other nostr SDKs or vanilla javascript It also can be used to modify existing replaceable events ```js let draft = await factory.modifyTags( // kind 10002 event mailboxes, // add outbox relays addOutboxRelay("wss://relay.io/"), addOutboxRelay("wss://nostr.wine/"), // remove inbox relay removeInboxRelay("wss://personal.old-relay.com/") ); ``` see [documentation](https://hzrd149.github.io/applesauce/overview/factory.html) for more examples ### Loaders The `applesauce-loaders` package exports a bunch of loader classes that can be used to load everything from replaceable events (profiles) to timelines and NIP-05 identities They use [rx-nostr](https://penpenpng.github.io/rx-nostr/) under the hood to subscribe to relays, so for the time being they will not work with other nostr SDKs I don't expect many other developers or apps to use them since in my experience every nostr client requires a slightly different way or loading events *They are stable enough to start using but they are not fully tested and they might change slightly in the future* The following is a short list of the loaders and what they can be used for - `ReplaceableLoader` loads any replaceable events (0, 3, 1xxxx, 3xxxx) - `SingleEventLoader` loads single events based on ids - `TimelineLoader` loads a timeline of events from multiple relays based on filters - `TagValueLoader` loads events based on a tag name (like "e") and a value, can be used to load replies, zaps, reactions, etc - `DnsIdentityLoader` loads NIP-05 identities and supports caching - `UserSetsLoader` loads all lists events for users see [documentation](https://hzrd149.github.io/applesauce/overview/loaders.html) for more examples ### Real tests For all new features and a lot of existing ones I'm trying to write tests to ensure I don't leave unexpected bugs for later I'm not going to pretend its 100% tests coverage or that it will ever get close to that point, but these tests cover some of the core classes and help me prove that my code is doing what it says its supposed to do At the moment there are about 230 tests covering 45 files. not much but its a start  ## Apps built using applesauce If you want to see some examples of applesauce being used in a nostr client I've been testing a lot of this code in production on the apps I've built in the last few months - [noStrudel](https://github.com/hzrd149/nostrudel) The main app everything is being built for and tested in - [nsite-manager](https://github.com/hzrd149/nsite-manager) Still a work-in-progress but supports multiple accounts thanks to the `applesauce-accounts` package - [blossomservers.com](https://github.com/hzrd149/blossomservers) A simple (and incomplete) nostr client for listing and reviewing public blossom servers - [libretranslate-dvm](https://github.com/hzrd149/libretranslate-dvm) A libretranslate DVM for nostr:npub1mkvkflncllnvp3adq57klw3wge6k9llqa4r60g42ysp4yyultx6sykjgnu - [cherry-tree](https://github.com/hzrd149/cherry-tree) A chunked blob uploader / downloader. only uses applesauce for boilerplate - [nsite-homepage](https://github.com/hzrd149/nsite-homepage) A simple landing page for [nsite.lol](https://nsite.lol) Thanks to nostr:npub1cesrkrcuelkxyhvupzm48e8hwn4005w0ya5jyvf9kh75mfegqx0q4kt37c for teaching me more about rxjs and consequentially making me re-write a lot of the core observables to be faster

@ dbb19ae0:c3f22d5a

Tested and working with nostr_sdk version 0.39 ``` python from nostr_sdk import Metadata, Client, Keys, Filter, PublicKey from datetime import timedelta import argparse import asyncio import json async def main(npub): client = Client() await client.add_relay("wss://relay.damus.io") await client.connect() pk = PublicKey.parse(npub) print(f"\nGetting profile metadata for {npub}:") metadata = await client.fetch_metadata(pk, timedelta(seconds=15)) # Printing each field of the Metadata object print(f"Name: {metadata.get_name()}") print(f"Display Name: {metadata.get_display_name()}") print(f"About: {metadata.get_about()}") print(f"Website: {metadata.get_website()}") print(f"Picture: {metadata.get_picture()}") print(f"Banner: {metadata.get_banner()}") print(f"NIP05: {metadata.get_nip05()}") print(f"LUD06: {metadata.get_lud06()}") print(f"LUD16: {metadata.get_lud16()}") #print(f"Custom: {metadata.get_custom()}") if __name__ == '__main__': parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='Fetch all metadata for a given npub') parser.add_argument('npub', type=str, help='The npub of the user') args = parser.parse_args() asyncio.run(main(args.npub)) ```

@ 0c503f08:4aed05c7

originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/893208

@ 86a82cab:b5ef38a0

Not everyone wants a super app though, and that’s okay. As with most things in the Nostr ecosystem, flexibility is key. Notedeck gives users the freedom to choose how they engage with it—whether it’s simply following hashtags or managing straightforward feeds. You'll be able to tailor Notedeck to fit your needs, using it as extensively or minimally as you prefer.&lt;meta charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36); font-family: -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/9c8e97b31353f8c747e628eb5618d9b5bab2aa6176afd0ffa25b2b8246c38301.png"> \ \ UI Symbol&quot;; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"&gt;Not everyone wants a super app though, and that’s okay. As with most things in the Nostr ecosystem, flexibility is key. Notedeck gives users the freedom to choose how they engage with it—whether it’s simply following hashtags or managing straightforward feeds. You'll be able to tailor Notedeck to fit your needs, using it as extensively or minimally as you prefer.&lt;/span&gt; [IMage](https://nostrtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nostr-structure-1-1024x576.jpg)

@ 86a82cab:b5ef38a0

Not everyone wants a super app though, and that’s okay. As with most things in the Nostr ecosystem, flexibility is key. Notedeck gives users the freedom to choose how they engage with it—whether it’s simply following hashtags or managing straightforward feeds. You'll be able to tailor Notedeck to fit your needs, using it as extensively or minimally as you prefer.&lt;meta charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36); font-family: -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/9c8e97b31353f8c747e628eb5618d9b5bab2aa6176afd0ffa25b2b8246c38301.png"> \ \ UI Symbol&quot;; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"&gt;Not everyone wants a super app though, and that’s okay. As with most things in the Nostr ecosystem, flexibility is key. Notedeck gives users the freedom to choose how they engage with it—whether it’s simply following hashtags or managing straightforward feeds. You'll be able to tailor Notedeck to fit your needs, using it as extensively or minimally as you prefer.&lt;/span&gt; [IMage](https://nostrtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nostr-structure-1-1024x576.jpg)

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Your father may have warned you when he saw you hanging out with bad company: "Remember, you become your friends." A maxim from Goethe conveys this idea even better: "Tell me who you walk with, and I’ll tell you who you are." Be mindful of who you allow into your life—not as an arrogant snob, but as someone striving to cultivate the best possible life. Ask yourself about the people you know and spend time with: Are they making me better? Do they encourage me to move forward and hold me accountable? Or do they drag me down to their level? Now, with that in mind, ask yourself the most important question: Should I spend more or less time with these people? The second part of Goethe's quote reminds us of what is at stake in this choice: "If I know how you spend your time," he said, "then I know what you may become." "Above all, keep this in mind: never get so attached to your old friends and acquaintances that you are dragged down to their level. If you do not, you will be ruined. [...] You must choose whether you want to be loved by these friends and remain the same or become a better person at the expense of those associations. [...] If you try to do both, you will never make progress nor retain what you once had." —Epictetus, Discourses 📌 "Remember that if you join someone covered in dirt, you can hardly avoid getting a little dirty yourself." —Epictetus, Discourses 📚 (Excerpt from The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday) Thank you for reading, my friend! If this message helped you in any way, consider leaving your glass “🥃” as a token of appreciation. A toast to our family!

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With all these decades and - in the case of the oldest democracies - centuries of broken political promises, you’d think that the public would have caught on to the game by now. But no. Still expecting political saviours. Every election cycle, the public hears how this politician will deliver the nation from its economic woes or that politician will restore a country to its former greatness. In 1916, Woodrow Wilson was re-elected as president of the United States on the back of his popular campaign slogan, "_He Kept Us Out of War_". But like all of the presumptive political saviours of the democratic age - in which popularity contests determine who seizes power and the public is swayed by the nicest sounding promises - Wilson, too, promptly broke his word. Just five months after his re-election, he oversaw US entry into the First World War and gave his [now-famous speech]( https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/april-2-1917-address-congress-requesting-declaration-war) assuring the public that getting the US into war was necessary to make the world "_safe for democracy_". Similarly, Lyndon B. Johnson won election in 1964 [promising]( https://youtu.be/kdE6VVcH_0g) to limit America’s involvement in Vietnam. "_Some others are eager to enlarge the conflict. They call upon us to supply American boys to do the job that Asian boys should do_". But this, too, was just another [swiftly broken promise]( https://youtu.be/dc9gJvpV8xo) by yet another political "saviour". "_Air action is now in execution against gunboats and certain supporting facilities in North Vietnam_". Laughably, even George W. Bush "won" the election in 2000 [promising a humble American foreign policy]( https://youtu.be/irzSo578gmg) and a vow to only fight short, winnable wars with well-defined objectives. GEORGE W. BUSH: > But I’m gonna be judicious as to how to use the military. It needs to be in our vital interest, the mission needs to be clear and the exit strategy obvious. [And then]( https://youtu.be/5BwxI_l84dc): BUSH: > On my orders, coalition forces have begun [sic] striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein’s ability to wage war. But this pattern is not just about war and it is not specific to any particular country. Throughout the world, politicians have won elections promising to deliver the inherently undeliverable. What Australian could forget, for example, Bob Hawke’s promise to [eliminate child poverty in three years]( https://youtu.be/2oU_ogI8zBc)? And what Greek could forget when Alexis Tsipras was swept to power with a strong populist mandate to [stand up to the European Union]( https://youtu.be/vE1nr45x5vY) in the midst of the sovereign debt crisis. Instead, Tsipras immediately sold the nation further into debt by [accepting the terms]( https://youtu.be/9saxZvuq8UQ) of a punishing €85bn "bailout" package that even Syriza’s own members called a betrayal of the party’s promises. In 2008, this endlessly escalating wave of political insanity seemed to reach a crescendo as it dashed upon the shores of the presidential campaign of Barack Obama. B. OBAMA: > There’s something happening when people vote not just for party that they belong to but the votes . . . the hopes that they hold in common. [. . .] We are ready to take this country in a fundamentally new direction. That’s what’s happening in America right now. Change is what’s happening in America! It may seem ridiculous in 2021 that the mere words "_Yes We Can_" and "_Hope and Change_" could have sold not just the American voters but the people of the world on Barack Hussein Obama, a junior US senator whose greatest legislative accomplishment up to that point was sponsoring a bill [to rename a post office in Illinois]( https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/109/s3757). But, in hindsight, that was exactly what was so effective about the entire "_hope and change_" campaign. After eight years of neocon carnage - amid the tumult of the ongoing fiasco in Iraq, in the shadow of the rising police state at home, and in the face of the revelations of corporate accounting fraud and banking malfeasance that culminated in a global financial crisis - the public was desperately hoping for change. [OBAMA]( https://youtu.be/Fe751kMBwms): > We will remember that there is something happening in America. That we are not as divided as our politics suggest. That we are one people. We are one nation. And together we will begin the next great chapter in the American story with three words that will ring from coast to coast from sea to shining sea: "Yes We Can!" Thank you, New Hampshire. Thank you! It didn’t matter that Obama, like every other con man to swindle the majority of the population in the great popularity contest we call democracy, lied about every one of his major campaign promises. It didn’t matter that he [lied]( https://youtu.be/O4iWqCH9EVE) about [closing Guantanamo]( https://youtu.be/UQXZoM__vU0). It didn’t matter that he lied about ending the war of terror. [OBAMA]( https://youtu.be/3vpCBpTbEds): > And that is why as president I will make the fight against Al Qaeda and the Taliban the top priority that it should be. [ANNOUNCER]( https://youtu.be/W1o2GlLywRs): > The Obama administration knowingly gave US taxpayer dollars to an al Qaeda affiliate in Sudan, a joint i24 News – Middle East Forum investigation reveals. It didn’t matter that [he lied]( https://youtu.be/B6fnfVJzZT4) about ending the illegal wiretapping of Americans. OBAMA: > This administration also puts forward a false choice between the liberties we cherish and the security we provide. I will provide our intelligence and law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to track and take out the terrorists without undermining our Constitution and our freedom. That means no more illegal wiretapping of American citizens. [And then]( https://youtu.be/m8F99BT8QAA): OBAMA: > I came in with a healthy skepticism about these programs. My team evaluated them. We scrubbed them thoroughly. We actually expanded some of the oversight, increased some of the safeguards. But my assessment and my team’s assessment was that they help us prevent terrorist attacks. None of his broken promises matter, because it was never about any actual, concrete action. If the mass hysteria that swept over the public in 2008 was about achieving tangible results, the Nobel Committee would not have [awarded Obama the Nobel Peace Prize]( https://youtu.be/gscjkfDwv3w) less than one year into his first term in office, while he was still waging wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and expanding Bush’s drone war into Pakistan. No, it was never about action. It was about providing the audience of the political spectacle the scene that they were waiting for. The next political messiah is wheeled onto the stage, he waves his hand and makes everything better, and everyone goes back to their daily struggles for the next four years. The ritual is complete. Indeed, after thousands of years in which heads of state were worshipped as literal gods on earth or, more recently, as divine appointees, it should come as no surprise that popular presidents and prime ministers are almost always portrayed with recourse to religious iconography. The common trope of photographing presidents with the "halo" of the presidential seal around them is nothing new. But even taking that history into account, the religious frenzy that Obama’s appearance on the national political stage caused was, in retrospect, [undeniably strange]( https://youtu.be/1cen37qxA7E). OBAMA: > Who is Barack Obama? Contrary to the rumors that you’ve heard, I was not born in a manger. I was actually born on Krypton and sent here by my father Jor-El to save the planet Earth. In the hysteria of the 2008 campaign, Obama wasn’t received by the public as a political candidate with a series of policy prescriptions for improving the country. He was the god from the machine, the deus ex machina who could appear on stage and bless everyone with his absolution. Obama was not just Superman but the God of All Things, a Heaven-Sent shining New Hope bathed in angelic light who was the literal Second Coming.  [JAMIE FOXX]( https://youtu.be/0O7Zyf7vu2w): > First of all, give an honour to God and our Lord and Savior, Barack Obama!  And by the time the public finally snapped from their reverie and realized that, after all, Obama was [just another politician]( https://youtu.be/V9YWKkgjK7Y)... [CONTESSA BREWER]( https://youtu.be/vuy_-zF02zQ): > The former director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute says he regrets awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to President Barack Obama in 2009. [CENK YOGURT]( https://youtu.be/NrhKogpKVXc): > He lied! It’s not subtle, He said “There will be no spying on citizens who are not suspected of a crime.” He lied. There is spying on all of us and we’re not suspected of a crime. Barack Obama is a liar! Can I make it clearer? Obama had already served his role as the next political saviour and, having served that function, he could be discarded like yesterday’s newspaper. For those who believed that the 2008 campaign was the apotheosis of the Hope and Change routine, this was the end of the line for this political charade. Looking at the process from a rational perspective, one could be forgiven for thinking that the public had learned its lesson and that no politician would be able to bamboozle the public like that again as long as the Obama legacy was in living memory. 👉 But this is not a rational process, and those who believed that could not have been more wrong. Lest there be any confusion that the public was being prepared for another deus ex machina ritual, this time the god descended onto the political stage via a literal machine, a golden escalator. And, from his dais, this god, too, brought good tidings to the cheering crowd: the country is saved once again! [DONALD TRUMP]( https://youtu.be/apjNfkysjbM): > Ladies and gentlemen, I am officially running for President of the United States and we are going to make our country great again! The next day, [it was revealed]( https://x.com/meganspecia/status/610847067427221504?t=-ckxdcRwVDIgP6p5K7b0WQ&s=19) that the scene was a literal stage play. The adoring crowd were not grassroots supporters of Donald Trump who all spontaneously decided to wear the same Trump t-shirts and awkwardly pose with their "homemade" signs for the cameras, but, as an [FEC]( https://www.fec.gov/legal-resources/enforcement/) investigation later confirmed, literal actors [paid $50 each]( https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/donald-trump-campaign-offered-actors-803161/#) by the [Extra Mile Casting agency]( https://youtu.be/TsFYmy1mvXM) on behalf of their client, Gotham Government Relations & Communications. But it didn’t matter. Like all the iterations of the President Messiah script that came before, Trump’s Make America Great Again psychodrama was already having its intended effect on the population. In some ways, MAGA was a mere repeat of the Obama Hope and Change template. Here, too, candidate Trump promised the moon that President Trump steadfastly failed to deliver. **[He]( https://www.youtube.com/live/g-HCpMsZ6cs) | [did not]( https://youtu.be/yJ6N9EkP5Hk) I [drain]( https://youtu.be/BNGN4Ahk1Ww) I [the]( https://youtu.be/vd3fnEAUuio) I [swamp]( https://youtu.be/6I4pZ_3DVC8).** [He did not end the wars]( https://youtu.be/0CwTXWVulbs). He [did not stand up]( https://youtu.be/YAs1Bm0EJ2w) to [medical-industrial complex]( https://youtu.be/EHy-GWITbxk). And, like the Obamessiah, Trump, too, took on the role of divine redeemer of the nation, [second only to Christ himself]( https://youtu.be/0LZqeGrEEfM). Trump ([Trump assured us]( https://archive.is/QBYAz)) was loved by the Jewish people in Israel like the "second coming of God". And once again the president was being portrayed as "[heaven-sent]( https://x.com/DaveSchreiber3/status/956228048550064130?t=wPuIlQjVvT6b-xoxsl74xA&s=19)", a man chosen by God Himself to [lead America back]( https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rick-perry-donald-trump-the-chosen-one_n_5ddbbb9ee4b0913e6f6fc1a8) to the promised land. RICK PERRY: > And I shared it with him. I said, Mr. President, I know there are people that say you said you were the chosen one and I said, "You were." I said, "If you’re a believing Christian, you understand God’s plan for the people who rule and judge over us on this planet in our government. ED HENRY: > And lest people on the left attack Rick Perry, he pointed out to me he believes Barack Obama was sent by God as well. He said for that moment and that time. He said he thinks for this moment and this time, Donald Trump was sent by God to do great things. Or, as the [internet users]( https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=GEOTUS) who helped build the momentum for the Trump train during the 2016 campaign put it in their popular meme, Trump was the [God Emperor]( https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-warhammer-statue-italy-god-emperor-warrior-twitter-parade-a8787116.html), a [GEOTUS]( https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/god-emperor-trump) who would smite the wicked and own the libs.  Yes, the Trump script seemed to be a mere rehash of the Obama script. But it was not. You see, this was not the same plot as Hope and Change. Make America Great Again had a more exciting storyline. In the MAGA stage play, the god from the machine was himself in trouble and needed saving from the powerful, evil forces that were ganging up against him. And this time, the god himself would be saved by his own god from a machine. This script involved an incredible double deus ex machina! The god that would save God Emperor Trump, however, was not a political figure at all, but a shadowy, anonymous entity. And the machine that delivered him was not a golden escalator, but an online message board. The "[Q Anon]( https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/146981635/#q147012719)" phenomenon began on October 28, 2017, when "Q" - a user of the "politically incorrect" board of 4chan, the anonymous imageboard website - made a post claiming that a massive military operation was underway to arrest Hillary Clinton and bring down the cabal of evil politicians that was filling the swamp of Washington. Within days, the anonymous poster was assuring his 4chan followers of the imminent indictment of Clinton campaign insiders [John Podesta and Huma Abedin]( https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/147433975/#147434025). And on November 2nd, less than a week after the initial post, the poster was calling himself "[Q Clearance Patriot]( https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/147547939/#q147567888)" and claiming that "_over the course of the next several days you will undoubtedly realize that we are taking back our great country_". In every way, these early "Q Drops" exemplify the QAnon phenomenon that it spawned. They pick up on the language and code words of classified government operations, like "[Mockingbird]( https://archive.4plebs.org/pol/thread/146981635/#q147023341)" and "[Q clearance]( https://www.americaexplained.org/what-is-a-q-clearance.htm)". They pretend to impart insider information about high-level political events, even predicting specific events on specific dates, like the arrest announcement of Podesta and the beginning of a military coup. And they pose a series of vague rhetorical questions ("_Why does Potus surround himself w/ generals? What is military intelligence? Why go around the 3 letter agencies?_") that feel important without providing any specific knowledge or insight. As Q’s notoriety grew, so, too, did the grandiosity of his predictions, promises and pronouncements. Followers were told to expect "[False flag(s)" and that there would be "fireworks]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729161138/https://qposts.online/?q=326&s=postnum)" but that the president would be "100% insulated". They were exhorted to "[TRUST [Attorney General Jeff] SESSIONS]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210110180638/https://qposts.online/post/372)" and assured that Feb. 1, 2018, would be the "[[D]ay [Of] [D]ays]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729143636/https://qposts.online/?q=647&s=postnum)". They were promised a "[parade that will never be forgotten]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729152807/https://qposts.online/?q=856&s=postnum)" on November 11th of 2018. They were assured that [Mark Zuckerberg was stepping down]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729152222/https://qposts.online/?q=1014&s=postnum) as chairman of Facebook. July 2018 would be the month "the world discovered the TRUTH", with Q asserting that there would be "[conspiracy no more]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729144945/https://qposts.online/?q=1595&s=postnum)". Of course, every one of these pronouncements was categorically wrong. But, as Q taught his followers to believe, "[Disinformation is real]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729155150/https://qposts.online/?q=128&s=postnum)" and "Disinformation is necessary", so these false predictions were in fact signs that Q was telling the truth. It didn’t make sense. It didn’t have to. All it had to do was fill the viewers of the unfolding political spectacle with hopium, the belief that this new god from the machine was going to swoop in with his Q Clearance compatriots and save the day at the last moment. Remarkably, that belief persisted even after the last moment. 🔸[Q Anon Posts Debate & Discussion With Praying Medic]( https://youtu.be/e1UHvPb-qGo) [Rare Interview & Question] 🔸[ACTUAL INTERVEIW [sic] Dr Steve Pieczenik DHS watermarked every ballot with QFS Blockchain Encryption]( https://youtu.be/u6Ek5SYiDyI) 🔸[HELLSCAPE: 72 HOURS TO SAVE THE REPUBLIC]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210118181000/https://www.sgtreport.com/2021/01/hellscape-72-hours-to-save-the-republic/) 🔸[EP. 2501B – TRAP SET, THESE PEOPLE ARE STUPID, DO YOU SEE THE STORM FORMING,PANIC IN DC]( https://www.bitchute.com/video/IgFZXglCXszN/) It is not hard to see why Q became so popular. Like every good deus ex machina, Q promised to deliver the audience of the current political drama exactly what they wanted: an entertaining, exciting and satisfying resolution to the play, delivering the hero (Trump) from evil (the Democrats) just in the nick of time. It is not coincidence that "Enjoy the show" and "Get the popcorn" became favourite phrases of Q and the QAnon followers. This was, after all, just that: [a show]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729162026/https://qposts.online/?q=enjoy+the+show&s=keyword). A scripted drama [designed to play]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210422153402/https://qposts.online/post/16) on the psyche of the audience. The clue comes in Q’s constant exhortations for his follower to trust. 🔸[Trust Sessions]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729145545/https://qposts.online/?q=1122&s=postnum). 🔸[Trust Grassley]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729142811/https://qposts.online/post/2274). 🔸[Trust POTUS]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729142306/https://qposts.online/post/1145). 🔸 [Trust the plan]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210302060441/https://qposts.online/?q=trust+the+plan&s=keyword). The terminology - as well as the methodology - of the Q operation evokes Operation Trust, a Soviet counterintelligence program in the 1920s that took over a pro-monarchist organization, the "Monarchist Union of Central Russia". The Soviets used operatives within the organization to persuade members that they should not engage in militant activity against the government because a plan was underway for internal anti-Bolshevik forces to topple the regime. Trust the plan. In this case, "trusting the plan" got members of the opposition either put on trial and sent to the gulags or blackmailed into working for [Soviet intelligence]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Trust). Q certainly did pacify many with his constant entreaty to "trust the plan". Q also rallied people [time and time again]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729152718/https://qposts.online/post/3347) to support the policies, operations and personnel of the very deep state that they were supposedly fighting against. Suddenly Jeff Sessions, Bill Barr, [John Bolton]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729163448/https://qposts.online/post/1123) and other long-time members of the political establishment were the good guys in this elaborate drama. [99% of the agents at the CIA]( https://web.archive.org/web/20210729141311/https://qposts.online/post/4166), FBI, DOJ and NSA were "patriots" who "serve[d] with distinction" and thus needed to be supported. The decades-long neocon dream of [invading Iran]( https://web.archive.org/web/20211027213014/https://qposts.online/post/1558) became, in the eyes of Q followers, a good and noble cause. But even beyond the pacification of those who would otherwise be resisting the government, the "Q Army" of self-styled "Digital soldiers" provided the very foil that the deep state needed to move to the next step of their counter-insurgency program: The crackdown on "domestic terrorism".  🔸[FBI Warns Of Potential For More Violence From QAnon Followers]( https://youtu.be/ELntKgrMAzs) 🔸[FBI warns conspiracy theories fuel domestic terrorism]( https://youtu.be/mPaNlpTb-rM) 🔸[Former CIA official Jeremy Bash, now of NBC News]( https://youtu.be/n8TraXoSBJk) 🔸[A Message from President Donald J. Trump]( https://youtu.be/nCxGBU3KpHI) After years of being told to "get the popcorn" and "enjoy the show", the Q Anon movement slowly began to realize that they were had. Worse, the very intelligence agencies and military that they had so fervently hoped would swoop in and save the day are the very agencies that were swooping in to round them up. But QAnon was by no means the first time that hopium has been injected into the veins of the "conspiracy research community". In the 1990s, a power industry teaching consultant named Harvey Francis Barnard developed a proposed set of reforms for America’s monetary and tax system that he called the National Economic Security and Recovery Act, or NESARA. He self-published a book outlining his proposal, sent copies to members of Congress, started an institute to promote the idea and, in 2000, published his proposal on the internet. At that point, [NESARA]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NESARA) became the centerpiece of an elaborate hoax promulgated by an online charlatan calling herself "The Dove of Oneness". In this story, the NESARA bill is a miracle: it abolishes income taxes, forgives mortgages, zeroes out credit cards and declares peace. Even more miraculous: in a stunning move only known to The Dove of Oneness, the bill had been secretly passed by Congress and was due to take effect on September 11, 2001, which is why the World Trade Center was destroyed. But, like every good drama, this story, too, had a deus ex machina to keep [Dove’s internet audience]( https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/special-reports/article25855081.html) hanging on and enjoying the show: [the White Knights]( https://web.archive.org/web/20200806211343/https://freedomforceinternational.org/position-statements/white-knights/#knights), "_an underground group of good guys [. . .] who were in high positions within all these institutions, who were fed up with the status quo and were planning a coup d’état that was going to happen ‘very soon.'_" Just as with Q, the cult that grew around the NESARA myth with its White Knight gods from the machine promised specific events on specific dates. Every time a prediction failed to happen, followers were reassured that the long-promised coup had been delayed so that the White Knights could better prepare the public for the pandemonium that would ensue when they swoop in to save the day. In the meantime, followers could get the popcorn and enjoy the show, knowing that all their debt would soon be forgiven and that peace on earth was just around the corner. And the name of that book in which Barnard first laid out his NESARA proposal? 👉 [Draining The Swamp]( https://archive.org/details/pdfy-26rkhN1b_IernzD2). Yes, the deus ex machina story is trotted out every few years under different guises. A secret order of ninjas is preparing to assassinate the evil Illuminati and bring peace to the world. A secret stash of trillions of dollars is about to be shared out with the people of the world, ending all poverty. A cosmic realignment is going to take place on December 21st, 2012, raising humanity to a higher level of consciousness and ending all strife and suffering. An anonymous 4chan poster is leaking classified information about a good military coup that’s going to restore order and drain the swamp. [The incredible Trump's X-Men]( https://youtu.be/YTJZhsGmWi8). The message is always the same: Get the popcorn and enjoy the show. The god is coming from the machine to save you. Just wait. Over and over we see the same story play out. The crowd begins to lose interest in the political stage play. They begin to suspect that it’s fake. That reality is taking place somewhere off stage and out of sight. They begin to realize that they are not spectators at all, but active participants with the ability to shape the world around them. And then along comes a god from a machine peddling hopium and the audience goes back to enjoying the show. None of this is to denigrate the religious instinct that compels humans to look for a saviour from the heavens. On the contrary. Those with religious faith should be the most offended by this god from the machine script that sees their most cherished, divine beliefs cynically played on by would-be political rulers masquerading as gods. Now, we must not abandon hope itself. As part of the triumvirate of faith, hope and charity, hope is a virtue to be cherished. Genuine hope is the rocket fuel that humans use to propel themselves towards their goals. Without hope, there would be no motivation to do anything to improve our situation. But that is the difference. Hope compels us to go out there and try to improve our situation. Fake hopes, on the other hand, convinces us that someone else has taken care of the problem. That we can just sit back, get the popcorn and enjoy the show. Like the dope peddler on the street corner, the politicians and hucksters are always ready to satisfy their mark with a dose of false hopes. And the public, more often than not, is only too happy to take it. But fake hope is a deadly drug, and the god from the machine is nothing but a cheap stage trick. Nothing will change until we stop enjoying the show and realize that we are not spectators watching history unfold from the sidelines. We are history’s actors, and, propelled by genuine hope, we can and will change the world.

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Hiking in nature is more than just a leisurely activity—it’s a powerful way to boost physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. Whether you’re trekking through lush forests, climbing rugged mountains, or strolling along a peaceful riverbank (which we really love doing), the benefits of hiking are undeniable. Here are some points to think about along these lines. #### **Physical Health Benefits** - Strengthens muscles and improves cardiovascular health - Enhances balance, coordination, and endurance - Supports bone density and joint health - Burns calories and aids in weight management #### **Mental and Emotional Well-Being** - Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression - Increases endorphin levels, boosting mood and relaxation - Improves focus, creativity, and cognitive function - Encourages mindfulness and mental clarity #### **Connection with Nature** - Provides an escape from screens and digital distractions - Encourages appreciation for the environment and wildlife - Helps regulate sleep cycles by syncing with natural light - Instills a sense of peace and awe #### **Social and Personal Growth** - Strengthens relationships when hiking with friends or family - Encourages teamwork and problem-solving on group hikes - Builds confidence and resilience for solo hikers - Creates lasting memories and a sense of accomplishment ### **A Typical Day on the Trail** A day of hiking often starts with an early morning wake-up, packing essentials like water, snacks, and a map (if you're old-fashioned like me, LOL). After reaching the trailhead, the journey begins with fresh air, birds singing, and the crunch of dirt underfoot. You might stop to admire a stunning viewpoint, take photos of wildflowers, or rest beside a babbling stream. Lunch could be a simple picnic with a breathtaking backdrop. As the afternoon sun filters through the trees, you finish the hike feeling refreshed, accomplished, and ready to do it all again. We love to go hiking, and I'm no expert, but when I take the time to get us out there somewhere and the weather is wonderful, it just adds up to an amazing day! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, exploring nature on foot provides countless benefits for both body and mind. It’s an accessible, enjoyable, and fulfilling way to stay healthy while reconnecting with the natural world. So, lace up your hiking boots, hit the trails, and experience the transformative power of hiking in nature!

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[npub16d8gxt2z4k9e8sdpc0yyqzf5gp0np09ls4lnn630qzxzvwpl0rgq5h4rzv] Data Storage via Blobs in a Decentralized Manner Blobs (Binary Large Objects) offer a flexible method of storing large chunks of data, and in the context of decentralized systems, they allow for secure, distributed storage solutions. In a decentralized world, where privacy and autonomy are key, managing data in a distributed manner ensures data isn't controlled or censored by a single entity. Here are three key systems enabling decentralized blob storage: 1. **Blossom Server** [Blossom Server](https://github.com/hzrd149/blossom-server?tab=readme-ov-file) provides a decentralized platform for storing and sharing large blobs of data. Blossom Server allows users to host their own data and retrieve it from a decentralized network, ensuring that data is not stored in centralized servers. This platform is open-source, offering flexibility and security through peer-to-peer data storage. 2. **Perkeep** [Perkeep](https://perkeep.org/) (formerly known as Camlistore) is a decentralized data storage system that allows for storing blobs of data in a distributed manner. It focuses on the long-term storage of large data sets, such as personal collections of photos, videos, and documents. By using Perkeep, users can ensure that their data remains private and is not controlled by any central authority. The system uses a unique identifier to access data, promoting both privacy and integrity. 3. **IPFS (InterPlanetary File System)** [IPFS](https://ipfs.io/) is another popular decentralized file storage system that uses the concept of blobs to store and share data. IPFS allows users to store and access data in a decentralized manner by using a peer-to-peer network. Each piece of data is given a unique hash, ensuring that it is verifiable and tamper-proof. By leveraging IPFS, users can store everything from simple files to large applications, all without relying on centralized servers. By using these decentralized data storage solutions, individuals and organizations can safeguard their information, increase privacy, and contribute to a more resilient and distributed internet infrastructure. **Higher-Level Goals for Blob Storage** Blob storage via Blossom ,Perkeep and IPFS has goals to become a decentralized, self-sufficient protocol for data storage, management, and sharing. While some of these features are already being implemented, they represent a broader vision for the future of decentralized personal data management. 1. **Filesystem Backups** Allows for easy, incremental backups. Using the **`pk-put`** tool, users can back up files and directories quickly and efficiently. Incremental backups, which save only the changes made since the last backup, are essentially free, making Perkeep an efficient choice for backup solutions. This initial use case has already been implemented, providing seamless and secure backups for personal data. 2. **Efficient Remote Filesystem** The goal is to create a highly efficient, aggressively caching remote filesystem using Perkeep. A **read-only** version of this filesystem is already trivial to implement, while **read-write** functionality remains an area of active development. Every modification in the filesystem would be snapshotted implicitly, providing version control as a default. This would enable users to interact with their data in a remote environment while ensuring that every change is tracked and recoverable. 3. **Decentralized Sharing System** Perkeep is working towards enabling users to share data in a decentralized manner. The system will allow individuals to share anything with anyone or everyone, with privacy being the default setting. This decentralized sharing is already starting to work, and users can now share data with others while retaining control over who sees their information. 4. **Blog / Photo Hosting / Document Management CMS** Perkeep aims to replace traditional blog platforms, photo hosting services, and document management software. By running a **personal blog**, **photo gallery**, and **document management system (CMS)** on Perkeep, users will have full control over their content. Permissions will be configurable, allowing for personal or public sharing. The author intends to use Perkeep for his own blog, gallery, and document management needs, further demonstrating its versatility. 5. **Decentralized Social Networking** While still a lofty goal, decentralized social networking is a persistent aim for Perkeep. By implementing features like **comments** and **tagging**, users could attach metadata to images and content. Through claims, users could sign data and verify identities, promoting trust in social interactions. This would allow for decentralized social networking where users control their own data and interactions. 6. **Import/Export Adapters for Hosted Web Services** Perkeep intends to bridge the gap between decentralized storage and traditional hosted web services. This feature would allow users to **mirror data** between hosted services and their private Perkeep storage. Whether content is created in Perkeep or hosted services, the goal is to ensure that data is always backed up privately, ensuring users' data is theirs forever. ### Combined Goals for Blossom and IPFS Both Blossom and IPFS share common goals of decentralizing data storage, enhancing privacy, and providing users with greater control over their data. Together, these technologies enable: - **Self-Sovereign Data Management**: Empowering users to store and manage their data without relying on centralized platforms. - **Resilient and Redundant Storage**: Offering decentralized and redundant data storage that ensures availability and security. - **Private and Permissioned Sharing**: Enabling secure, private data sharing where the user controls who has access to their content. By focusing on these goals, both Blossom and IPFS are contributing to a future where individuals control their own data, collaborate more efficiently in decentralized networks and P4P protocols, and ensure the privacy and security of their digital assets. These technologies in conjunction with nostr lead one to discover user agency and autonomy, where you can actually own and interface with your own data allowing for value creation and content creation strategies. Donations via - lightninglayerhash@getalby.com

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Decentralized Publishing: ChainScribe: How to Approach Studying NIPs (Nostr Improvement Proposals) [npub16d8gxt2z4k9e8sdpc0yyqzf5gp0np09ls4lnn630qzxzvwpl0rgq5h4rzv] How to Approach Studying NIPs (Nostr Improvement Proposals) NIPs (Nostr Improvement Proposals) provide a framework for suggesting and discussing improvements to the Nostr protocol, a decentralized network for open communication. Studying NIPs is crucial for understanding the evolution of Nostr and its underlying principles. To effectively approach this, it's essential to follow a systematic, structured process. 1. **Familiarize with the Nostr Protocol**: Before diving into the specifics of each NIP, gain a solid understanding of the core Nostr protocol. This includes its goals, architecture, and key components like pubkeys, events, and relays. 2. **Explore the NIP Catalog**: Visit [nostr-nips.com](https://nostr-nips.com/) to browse through the available NIPs. Focus on the most recent proposals and those that align with your interests or areas of expertise. 3. **Review the Proposal Structure**: Each NIP follows a standard structure, typically including a description of the problem, proposed solution, and rationale. Learn to read and evaluate these elements critically, paying attention to how each proposal aligns with Nostr’s decentralized ethos. 4. **Follow Active Discussions**: Many NIPs are actively discussed within the community. Follow relevant channels, such as GitHub issues or dedicated discussion forums, to understand community feedback and potential revisions. 5. **Understand Dependencies**: Some NIPs are designed to work in tandem with others or require other technological advancements. Recognize these relationships to better understand the broader implications of any proposal. 6. **Hands-On Testing**: If possible, test NIPs in a development environment to see how they function in practice. Experimenting with proposals will help deepen your understanding and expose potential challenges or flaws. 7. **Contribute to Proposals**: If you have insights or suggestions, contribute to the discussion or propose your own improvements. NIPs thrive on community participation, and your input can help shape the future of Nostr. Donations via - lightninglayerhash@getalby.com

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**Buffett's Advice to Investing Students: Timeless Wisdom from the Oracle of Omaha** Warren Buffett, one of the greatest investors of all time, offers invaluable insights not only on investing but also on life, business, and society. Below are highlights of his advice and observations—each infused with his signature wit and practical wisdom. --- **1. On Investing: The Power of a Few Good Ideas** _"If you have ten good ideas in the rest of your life, you can afford to give away five of them. You'll get very rich with a very few good ideas."_ **Lesson:** Investing success doesn't require constant activity or countless ideas. A few high-conviction investments can yield extraordinary results. Focus on quality over quantity and wait for outstanding opportunities. --- **2. On Hiring the Right People** _"The good news is, I did not ask them their grades in business school. The bad news, of course, is I didn't ask them if they'd been to business school at all."_ **Lesson:** Credentials matter less than character, curiosity, and critical thinking. Look for people who deliver results, regardless of their formal education or background. --- **3. On the Airline Industry** _"If there had been a capitalist down there (at Kitty Hawk), the guy should have shot down Wilbur."_ **Lesson:** Some industries are structurally challenging and may not consistently generate shareholder profits. Understand the underlying economics before investing, even if the industry seems revolutionary. --- **4. On Running Great Businesses** _"Peter Lynch has always said buy a business that's so good that any idiot can run it, because, sooner or later, one will."_ **Lesson:** Invest in companies with strong fundamentals and durable competitive advantages. A great business thrives on its intrinsic qualities—not solely on exceptional management. --- **5. On When to Sell a Stock** _"To sell off something that is really a wonderful business just because the price looks a little high, or something like that, it's almost always a mistake."_ **Lesson:** Selling a quality business based solely on valuation often means missing out on long-term compounding. If the economics remain strong, holding on is usually the wiser choice. --- **6. On Banking Consolidation** _"I think probably the acquired bank's shareholders are going to be a little luckier than the acquiring bank's shareholders."_ **Lesson:** In mergers and acquisitions, the shareholders of the acquired company may benefit more. Exercise caution when investing in companies that frequently acquire others. --- **7. On Financial Writing and Clarity** _"If you understand an idea, you can express it so other people understand it."_ **Lesson:** Writing forces clarity of thought. If you struggle to explain an idea simply, you might not fully understand it yourself. Clear communication is vital in business, investing, and life. --- **8. On Inherited Wealth** _"Inherited wealth is really just a lifetime supply of food stamps, given through a trust officer instead of a welfare officer."_ **Lesson:** Relying on inherited wealth can foster dependency. Cultivate self-reliance and pursue personal achievement, even in affluent circles. --- **9. On the World's System of Rewards** _"I work in a market system that happens to reward what I do very well, disproportionately well."_ **Lesson:** Society rewards certain skills—like investing or sports—disproportionately compared to others such as teaching or nursing. Recognize these imbalances and consider giving back when you benefit. --- **Conclusion: Timeless Principles for Success** Buffett's advice reminds us that success in investing and life requires patience, clarity, and humility. Embrace quality over quantity, strive for clear understanding, and acknowledge the broader impact of your success. **Take these lessons to heart:** - **Focus on quality over quantity.** - **Prioritize clarity and understanding.** - **Contribute to society where you can.** Buffett's wisdom is simple yet profound—just like the man himself. #WarrenBuffett #Investing #Wisdom #TimelessAdvice

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Most of us take for granted our modern living environment. Most of us live in cities, concrete jungles: where the sounds of cars, sirens, pedestrian chatter, etc., create a great cacophony of modern cosmopolitan life. We take these advancements as obvious necessities for the improvement of our lives. Without cars, phones, electricity, and commerce, we wouldn’t have the luxurious and comfortable lives that many enjoy. Of course, there is truth to this. However, rarely do we take into consideration the effect our environment has on our health. A fascinating body of research is emerging that illustrates the profound impact our external environment has on our mental and physical well-being. One of the first major papers to observe the health benefits of nature was Ulrich and others from 1984 (Ulrich, 1984). The study followed patients who had undergone cholecystectomy surgery and were hospitalized during their recovery. All patients had rooms with windows. Some patients had views of a brown brick wall, and some patients had views of deciduous trees. Many would expect that the views the patients had out of their window wouldn’t have a great affect on their recovery, however this was surprisingly not the case.  Those who had a view of the trees had shorter recovery times, less negative comments about their nurses, took fewer pain medications, and had less post-surgical complications. They were happier, in less pain, and seemingly healed faster! Today, scientists still do not have a clear understanding of why this occurs. However, since the time of the Ulrich study, and others like it, there has been some effort to unravel this mystery. One popular theory is known as the Attention Restoration Theory (Kaplan, 1995). Here, the benefits of nature are thought to derive from its benefits towards our minds and mental fatigue. The theory states that there are two different forms of attention: involuntary (or fascination driven) attention, and direct attention. Fascination requires no effort, and it happens involuntarily. Directed attention is cognitively controlled and does require effort. The act of fascination is said to allow for the directed attention networks of the brain to rest and restore, so they may function more properly when needed. Essentially, the idea is that given our modern stressful life, we experience cognitive fatigue due to all the directed attention we give. Becoming fascinated with a view of nature, provides an effortless attention that generates a restorative effect on our mind. There has been evidence to suggest this is true, as walks in nature have been shown to improve cognitive functioning (Berman et al., 2008). Interestingly, peaceful environments did not provide the same benefits as walks in greenery did (Berman et al., 2008). Suggesting that the cognitive restoration is inherent in the view of nature itself.  Additionally, this theory would suggest that natural scenery would also reduce stress, as stress is highly related to the activity of the mind. On this note, research has shown that viewing forest landscapes lowers physiologic indicators of stress such as lower cortisol levels, pulse rate, and blood pressure (“Ming” Kuo, 2013; Park et al., 2010). Other studies have focused on health outcomes related to the greenery of an individual’s neighborhood. For example, a 2008 study in England observed pre-retirement individuals and distinguished them by their income levels and the exposure to greenery given their living situation (Mitchell & Popham, 2008). The researchers found that risk of general mortality and death from circulatory disease was greater in those who lived in less green areas. This was also not the only study to observe greater heath in vegetative neighborhoods. Another study found that those who lived in neighborhoods with more vegetation had less occurrences of depressive symptoms (Cox et al., 2017). This observation is likely caused by the mental benefits of viewing nature as described above. Additionally, those who live in more barren buildings have higher instances of mental fatigue (Kuo, 2015). Further reinforcing the idea that nature provides significant mental health benefits. However, this does not fully explain how other physical health benefits are observed, such as those observed in the study in England. Another reason a more nature filled environment is beneficial to human health is its effect on lifestyle habits and norms. Multiple studies have shown that people are more likely to participate in physical exercise when living in neighborhoods with more greenery (Cox et al., 2017; Irvine et al., 2013). Additionally, a study in Japan had some college students exercise both in urban environments and in nature, showed that those who exercised in nature had less salivary amylase release and therefore less sympathetic activity (Yamaguchi et al., 2006). Suggesting that not only is exercise more sought after in more nature-heavy environments, but the exercise itself is more heath promoting. Interestingly, social cohesion has also been shown to be improve in neighborhoods with more vegetation (Cox et al., 2017). All these factors are likely contributors to the greater health benefits provided by a more vegetative environment. The original home of homo-sapiens, us, was in a rich vegetative landscape. It is where we evolved and adapted to survive. For this reason, it is unsurprising that this environment provides stimuli that generate greater balance within our body. Until very recently in human history, most of us still lived with great intimacy to nature. It has only been within recent history where human technological innovation has launched many of us out of our natural environment, and into our new concrete jungles. This change was abrupt and performed with little hesitancy given the great advancement of luxury and quality of life. If research continues to support this proposition that vegetative environments are important for maintaining mental and physical health, then we all have an important question to consider: given our technological advancements that are sure to continue, how do we re-integrate nature back into our living habitats? How can we benefit from our technology, without sacrificing core aspects of our health in the process? How do we find balance in this quickly advancing society? These are questions worth pondering, and it may be our responsibility to do so. For the sake of the future, we cannot forget our past and where we came from.   References: Berman, M. G., Jonides, J., & Kaplan, S. (2008). The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature. *Psychological Science*, *19*(12), 1207–1212. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02225.x Cox, D., Shanahan, D., Hudson, H., Fuller, R., Anderson, K., Hancock, S., & Gaston, K. (2017). Doses of Nearby Nature Simultaneously Associated with Multiple Health Benefits. *International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health*, *14*(2), 172. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14020172 Irvine, K., Warber, S., Devine-Wright, P., & Gaston, K. (2013). Understanding Urban Green Space as a Health Resource: A Qualitative Comparison of Visit Motivation and Derived Effects among Park Users in Sheffield, UK. *International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health*, *10*(1), 417–442. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph10010417 Kaplan, S. (1995). The Restorative Benefits of Nature. *Journal of Environmental Psychology*, 169–182. Kuo, M. (2015). How might contact with nature promote human health? Promising mechanisms and a possible central pathway. *Frontiers in Psychology*, *6*, 1093. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01093 “Ming” Kuo, F. E. (2013). Nature-deficit disorder: evidence, dosage, and treatment. *Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events*, *5*(2), 172–186. https://doi.org/10.1080/19407963.2013.793520 Mitchell, R., & Popham, F. (2008). Effect of exposure to natural environment on health inequalities: an observational population study. *The Lancet*, *372*(9650), 1655–1660. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(08)61689-X Park, B. J., Tsunetsugu, Y., Kasetani, T., Kagawa, T., & Miyazaki, Y. (2010). The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing): Evidence from field experiments in 24 forests across Japan. *Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine*, *15*(1), 18–26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12199-009-0086-9 Ulrich, R. S. (1984). View through a window may influence recovery from surgery. *Science*, *224*(4647), 420–421. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.6143402 Yamaguchi, M., Deguchi, M., & Miyazaki, Y. (2006). The effects of exercise in forest and urban environments on sympathetic nervous activity of normal young adults. *Journal of International Medical Research*, *34*(2), 152–159. https://doi.org/10.1177/147323000603400204  

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Howdy stackers! Since football season is finally over, we're going to dive into NFL offseason topics. - There was a huge spike in the salary cap, but lot's of well known players are still going to be cap casualties - Which free agents are we hoping our teams re-sign and which others should they go after? The NBA All-Star Game was a huge dud and Wemby has a scary medical condition - Can the All Star game be fixed? - What are Wemby's prospects for the future? - Also, Luka's fat. Were the Mavs right to trade him? The NHL did manage to fix their All Star event. Is this a winning formula or a one-off? Degenerate Corner: How are our bets doing? And, whatever else the stackers want us to talk about. originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/893005

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New key management on [mostro](https://mostro.network/) with great privacy improvement. Read more here [mostro keys management](https://mostro.network/blog/keys-management/). Mobile app with big steps ahead, not full order flow working but we are near, read more [here](https://primal.net/e/note1we820zfy0w42st57vw3ztjk9p9ld4l6gl9ha47slehvxsekrzcxqgz2fd0) Mostro will be completely open source, built on top of Nostr, competitive ( anyone could run an instance ), nokyc, no mail or phone number or personal data. Get ready! originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/892994