Daily Tech News 28 November 2024

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Do not squeeze the lime. (Ars Technica)

A man who did squoze the lime developed a nasty case of phytophotocitrolimeodimeodermatititis.
Specifically, the toxic chemicals are furocoumarins, which are found in some weeds and also a range of plants used in food. Those include celery, carrot, parsley, fennel, parsnip, lime, bitter orange, lemon, grapefruit, and sweet orange. Furocoumarins include chemicals with linear structures, psoralens, and angular structures, called angelicins, though not all of them are toxic.
Avoid all of these things. Stick to safe inorganic ingredients, like arsenic.

Tech News

A combination of PFAS and microplastics is more toxic than either one by itself - to fleas. (The Guardian)

A warning that it is important to keep in mind if you happen to be a flea.
The Fifth Circuit has thrown out the Treasury Department's sanctions on Tornado Cash, an online program that lets anyone anonymise blockchain transactions. (CoinDesk)

The Treasury Department claimed that "anyone" included people that the department didn't like. The Fifth Circuit told the department to go squeeze a lime:
"Tornado Cash's immutable smart contracts (the lines of privacy-enabling software code) are not the 'property' of a foreign national or entity," according to a U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruling, so they can't be blocked under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control "overstepped its congressionally defined authority" when it did so.
Data broker SL Data Services left background checks on 600,000 people behind in a taxi. (The Register)

Well, a taxi called Amazon S3. Which means that anyone on the world could read all the files, not just the next person to catch that particular cab.

When informed of this oversight, the company said the documents were in an opaque folder and nobody could read them without opening it.
Baldur's Gate 3 is getting another free update. (WCCFTech)

There will be no sequel or DLC because developer Larian so despised working with Dungeons and Dragons owner Hasbro that they would rather forego the hundreds of millions of dollars in profit just so they never have to talk to them again.

But they continue to update the game for free.

Disclaimer: Yeah, there really is no tech news right now.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 04:00 AM

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1 G'Day everyone

Posted by: Skip at November 28, 2024 04:00 AM (fwDg9)

2 BOING!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 28, 2024 04:00 AM (T53xy)

3 I skipped Skip.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 28, 2024 04:00 AM (T53xy)

4 Guess in Australia this is known as Thursday

Posted by: Skip at November 28, 2024 04:02 AM (fwDg9)

5 Israel as well

Posted by: Skip at November 28, 2024 04:02 AM (fwDg9)

6 Mornin'

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at November 28, 2024 04:02 AM (byWhc)

7 Do not squeeze the lime. (Ars Technica)
-

Now you tell me!

I literally just did. Fresh limes from one of our pup's gardens.

I'm not feeling so good.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 28, 2024 04:03 AM (T53xy)

8 morning

Posted by: Ciampino - Weirdly weirdo at November 28, 2024 04:04 AM (i0xsb)

9 I do hope everyone here has a great Thanksgiving

Posted by: Skip at November 28, 2024 04:06 AM (fwDg9)

10 You too, Skip. eats lots of turkey. It will help you sleep.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at November 28, 2024 04:07 AM (byWhc)

11 Happy Thanksgiving!!
Much to be grateful for.

Posted by: OkJohn at November 28, 2024 04:10 AM (NC/it)

12 That lime thing, as a Chemist I can read that but my takeaway is phyto titis.
Yep, lit up bewbs.

Posted by: Ciampino - Weirdly weirdos at November 28, 2024 04:10 AM (i0xsb)

13 12
Correction photo titis

Posted by: Ciampino - Weirdly weirdos at November 28, 2024 04:11 AM (i0xsb)

14 Guess in Australia this is known as Thursday

Israel as well

Posted by: Skip at November 28, 2024 04:02 AM (fwDg9)
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Um.. you're there already, too.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at November 28, 2024 04:14 AM (T53xy)

15 I will self-denouncing myself out in the hall.

https://youtu.be/je98UffdN18

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at November 28, 2024 04:15 AM (vO42M)

16 Proof Joe Rogan is a fuckwitt.

Rogan referenced complaints on the left that they need their "own Joe Rogan" on Tuesday.

"I think these ‘Call Her Daddy’ shows and all these different shows that [Harris] went on — I mean I'm sure they had an impact, but I think that in the future… I'm sure they're scrambling to try to create their own version of this show," Rogan said. "This is one thing that keeps coming up like, ‘We need our own Joe Rogan,’ right? But they had me, I was on their side!"

Posted by: Erebus- ex-Killer Whale at November 28, 2024 04:16 AM (elaR+)

17 "Do they know it's Thanksgiving time at all?"
Things Paul McCartney should have wondered

Posted by: Skip at November 28, 2024 04:21 AM (fwDg9)

18 Joe Rogan is a climate warming believer - he defended that on an episode with Ben Shapiro.

Posted by: Ciampino - Weird strange at November 28, 2024 04:22 AM (i0xsb)

19 Joe Rogan contains multitudes.
--Walt Whitman

Posted by: m at November 28, 2024 04:24 AM (VnUSN)

20 The climate *may* be warming. Maybe. Not sure I trust the cough data cough.

But there's not a damned thing the human race can do about it. I'm certain of that.

Posted by: JQ at November 28, 2024 04:25 AM (YoCnN)

21 ... and Joe Rogan evolved AWAY from "their side" to the side of PDT.

That's kind of important to include. Maybe slightly differently worded.

Posted by: m at November 28, 2024 04:26 AM (VnUSN)

22 I meant AGW, Man is affecting the climate in a big way.

Posted by: Ciampino - Weird to think like that at November 28, 2024 04:28 AM (i0xsb)

23 Good night, all.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Or... "Thursday" if that's all it is for you...

Posted by: JQ at November 28, 2024 04:28 AM (YoCnN)

24 ... and Joe Rogan evolved AWAY from "their side" to the side of PDT.

That's kind of important to include. Maybe slightly differently worded.
Posted by: m

Not sure when he was quoted, but the story is from 11/27.
https://tinyurl.com/5n89nwp6

Posted by: Erebus- ex-Killer Whale at November 28, 2024 04:33 AM (elaR+)

25 Rogan mocks Dems for saying ‘We need our own Joe Rogan’ when ‘they had me, I was on their side!’ in the past (Fox News)

https://tinyurl.com/bdfhm7u5

Posted by: m at November 28, 2024 04:39 AM (VnUSN)

26 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at November 28, 2024 04:47 AM (dg+HA)

27 Do not squeeze the lime.

Then, how to put the lime in the coconut???

Posted by: Bruce at November 28, 2024 04:48 AM (BliVi)

28 27 Do not squeeze the lime.

Then, how to put the lime in the coconut???

Posted by: Bruce at November 28, 2024 04:48 AM (BliVi)
----
You start with two African swallows ......

Posted by: Ciampino - what a concept at November 28, 2024 04:52 AM (i0xsb)

29 When informed of this oversight, the company said the documents were in an opaque folder and nobody could read them without opening it.

And marked, PRIVATE, DO NOT READ!!!

So if they did read it, they broke the law.

Posted by: Bruce at November 28, 2024 04:52 AM (BliVi)

30 Good morning, good people. Today we continue a tradition begun long back, we host a service family for Thanksgiving dinner. There's not always one found in time but this is the best way I can show tangible support instead of just a verbal thanks. We've made a few lifelong friendships doing this.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at November 28, 2024 04:52 AM (hKoQL)

31 You start with two African swallows ......
Posted by: Ciampino

HA!

Something something Kamala...

Posted by: Bruce at November 28, 2024 04:53 AM (BliVi)

32 we host a service family for Thanksgiving dinner.

A whole family? Usually it's just a couple of guys stationed nearby.

What a nice thing to do.

Posted by: Bruce at November 28, 2024 04:54 AM (BliVi)

33 My sister and BIL are taking the train up from Orlando to Chicago. It shows being on time.

Yesterday, they were running almost 90 minutes behind.
The engineer must know a short cut.

Posted by: Bruce at November 28, 2024 05:01 AM (BliVi)

34 @32 This is done by way of paying it forward with a tangible means. And yes, it's frequently one or two, this time we're hosting a young couple with two kids.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at November 28, 2024 05:03 AM (hKoQL)

35 34 @32 This is done by way of paying it forward with a tangible means. And yes, it's frequently one or two, this time we're hosting a young couple with two kids.
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at November 28, 2024 05:03 AM (hKoQL)

Super great.

Posted by: m at November 28, 2024 05:13 AM (VnUSN)

36 Rogan mocks Dems for saying ‘We need our own Joe Rogan’ when ‘they had me, I was on their side!’ in the past (Fox News)

https://tinyurl.com/bdfhm7u5
Posted by: m

Wording on that was much more clear.

Posted by: Erebus- ex-Killer Whale at November 28, 2024 05:13 AM (elaR+)

37 History Brought to Life

https://youtu.be/x6rjEpPamKc

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at November 28, 2024 05:20 AM (vO42M)

38 Thankful for this place. An online community is very helpful for me in many ways.
Humor.
Like minded individuals.
Humor.
Keeping up with the world without having to watch the dreaded "news."
Humor.
A creative outlet for wit, snark and sarcasm.
Humor.
MoMes.
Did I mention humor?
And boobs.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 28, 2024 05:22 AM (dg+HA)

39 I jus dunno, it feels like Saturday ...

G'mornin' everyone!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at November 28, 2024 05:25 AM (gY0JQ)

40 Happy Thanksgiving

Posted by: rhennigantx at November 28, 2024 05:26 AM (gbOdA)

41 Happy Thanksgiving Tech Peeps

Posted by: fluffy at November 28, 2024 05:27 AM (86W+h)

42 who we are, who they are ...

https://is.gd/iipbIL

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at November 28, 2024 05:31 AM (gY0JQ)

43 Happy Thanksgiving all. Enjoy the food and the loved ones.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at November 28, 2024 05:32 AM (bss/y)

44 I shall attempt to adopt the phrase, "Go squeeze a lime, Pal" into everyday conversation.

Posted by: fluffy at November 28, 2024 05:33 AM (86W+h)

45 Yes, it DOES feel like Saturday. Why isn't hubby preparing for work?

Actually quite thankful he has a few days off to eat good food and snooze by the fire.

Posted by: lizabth at November 28, 2024 05:35 AM (Jfw7U)

46 Evening and morning to all the early risers on this Thanksgiving 2024!

The rain the weather mavens are predicting is not likely to be more than showers, and the "cold front" is probably not going to pass through until late afternoon or early evening . . . right about the time Miss Linda and I will leave the downtown restaurant. I'll bring my lightweight raincoat just in case.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 28, 2024 05:36 AM (omVj0)

47 Whassat? Limes? Limes are a problem?

What about all those 7-Ups I drank as a kid . . .?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 28, 2024 05:38 AM (omVj0)

48 G'morning Horde.

As I go to work this morning, I'm thankful y'all get this very important time to give thanks, have dinner with family and friends, and actually decompress from work for a few days.

May your time be joyous, and if you end up dealing with sullen or belligerent relatives who are Democrats, just start doing the Trump dance.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at November 28, 2024 05:38 AM (O7YUW)

49
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 28, 2024 05:40 AM (tljrc)

50 Bought a Garmin Venu 3 'smart' watch via Amazon, which is on sale right now.

I certainly don't need it, but thought the health/fitness trackers might be interesting.

I think I have the whole day to mull it if I decide to cancel.

Posted by: lizabth at November 28, 2024 05:41 AM (Jfw7U)

51 it's not a lime, it's an UnCola Nut!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at November 28, 2024 05:43 AM (gY0JQ)

52 G'morning, all!

And may you each have a happy Thanksgiving day today.

A day to reflect on the bounty that God has bestowed upon both the nation, and on each of us.

For those of us who may have loved ones far away, some in strange States, and even far away countries, I offer prayers for peace and happiness.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 28, 2024 05:44 AM (a1415)

53 it's not a lime, it's an UnCola Nut!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at November 28, 2024

***
Remember the 7-Up ad campaigns with Santa Claus as "The Man From Uncola"?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 28, 2024 05:46 AM (omVj0)

54 So up at 0400 to start the smoker.

Turkey brined under ice since last night, and into the smoker at 0500 for a projected 1300-1330 finish.

About 11 people, including our former neighbor, a LEA/Navy Reservist on full time duty right now and our other neighbors, a Navy family at the Nuclear Power Training Command down the road from here.

So now I just get to set here, watch the sky slowly lighten toward dawn, and make sure that the smoker behave for a while.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at November 28, 2024 05:48 AM (a1415)

55 yup, that was a funny one, but I was thinking of the original ad, the guy in the white suit in the big wicker chair, and how he laughed ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at November 28, 2024 05:53 AM (gY0JQ)

56 What am I thankful for this year?

PDT's win, of course, and the hopeful feeling I'm having and that I suspect is all over the country.

My good health so far, and Miss Linda's.

The companionship of all of you in Ace's Horde.

Being employed (for a while longer, at least!) at a good-paying, low-stress job.

That we are DONE with the Sniffle Scare, the Face Diaper Hoax, and the Clot Shot Tyranny; and that with Trump and Vance at the helm the country and the economy may well rebound like crazy.

Lotsa things.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 28, 2024 05:53 AM (omVj0)

57 yup, that was a funny one, but I was thinking of the original ad, the guy in the white suit in the big wicker chair, and how he laughed ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at November 28, 2024

***
Geoffrey Something, I think. Very theatrical? I think I saw him in a dramatic role on It Takes a Thief during that time.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 28, 2024 05:56 AM (omVj0)

58 Evidently his name was Geoffrey Holder.

https://youtu.be/euvh-eJ1rVg

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 28, 2024 05:58 AM (dg+HA)

59
My sister and BIL are taking the train up from Orlando to Chicago. It shows being on time.

Yesterday, they were running almost 90 minutes behind.
The engineer must know a short cut.
Posted by: Bruce

Forget it, Bruce, it's Amtrak time.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at November 28, 2024 06:00 AM (xG4kz)

60 57 yup, that was a funny one, but I was thinking of the original ad, the guy in the white suit in the big wicker chair, and how he laughed ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - they have been lying to us for decades at November 28, 2024

***
Geoffrey Something, I think. Very theatrical? I think I saw him in a dramatic role on It Takes a Thief during that time.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 28, 2024 05:56 AM (omVj0)

Geoffrey Holder per IMDB. Also in Live and Let Die and Annie. Evidently he narrated the remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at November 28, 2024 06:01 AM (bss/y)

61 >>> Geoffrey Something, I think. Very theatrical?

Geoffrey Holder. I remembered him from Live and Let Die.

Posted by: fluffy at November 28, 2024 06:01 AM (86W+h)

62 Speaking of the face diaper hoax: When I was at Home Depot yesterday, a clerk came over to me. Whatever she was saying was practically incomprehensible with the black plastic mask she had over her nose and mouth. I told her, "I can't understand you with that thing on your face." She burbled something about ". . . trying to help you . . ." I turned away and found a clerk with his actual face showing instead.

From now on, if someone is wearing that, they are getting, "I can't understand you," and if I get snippy attitude (as, being white, I often do here from even unmasked "workers"), I'm adding, "If I were your boss, I'd make you take that thing off, or you'd be fired."

I've not yet come to the point of laughing and pointing, but I'm heading that way.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 28, 2024 06:02 AM (omVj0)

63
IIRC, Geoffrey Holder was in one of the Bond films from the Roger Moore era

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 28, 2024 06:03 AM (tljrc)

64 Bought a Garmin Venu 3 'smart' watch via Amazon, which is on sale right now.

I certainly don't need it, but thought the health/fitness trackers might be interesting.

I think I have the whole day to mull it if I decide to cancel.
Posted by: lizabth

Garmin watches are excellent and the tracking software (phone / pc) is compressive. I started with a VivoActive 3 and it was helpful when tracking exercise, running and steps. My current one is an Epix Gen 2 I picked up on a huge discount when Garmin consolidated some product lines into one. It is overkill but the 16 days of battery life alone are worth having it. If I didn't end up with this one I would have bought the Venu 3. If you decide to kept it will keep you entertained for quite a long time.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at November 28, 2024 06:03 AM (vO42M)

65 >>> Geoffrey Something, I think. Very theatrical?
*
Geoffrey Holder. I remembered him from Live and Let Die.
Posted by: fluffy at November 28, 2024

***
That was what my memory tossed up, but I wasn't sure.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 28, 2024 06:04 AM (omVj0)

66
Furocoumarins include chemicals with linear structures, psoralens, and angular structures, called angelicins, though not all of them are toxic.

Anglicans have been recognized as toxic for decades now, whether or not they are exposed to sunlight.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at November 28, 2024 06:08 AM (xG4kz)

67 Altaria, that's really good to read, thank you!

Posted by: lizabth at November 28, 2024 06:08 AM (Jfw7U)

68 Good morning morons and Happy Thanksgiving

The turkey is brined and on the counter coming up to temperature, the oven is pre heated, and the magic is about to begin.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 28, 2024 06:08 AM (RIvkX)

69 First light snow of the year (more of a slush) falling where I am.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at November 28, 2024 06:09 AM (O7YUW)

70 Shared blessings - a grandmother shares some news she received from her grandson. Psalm 8:1-9

https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals/en-2024-11-28

Sorry for the long link. URL not working

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 28, 2024 06:10 AM (pi02g)

71 Forget it, Bruce, it's Amtrak time.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at November 28, 2024 06:00 AM (xG4kz)
====

I once had a ticket to take Amtrak from Reno to San Francisco. I got to the station to find out the train would be 5 hours late.

It's a four hour drive.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 28, 2024 06:11 AM (RIvkX)

72 Altaria, that's really good to read, thank you!
Posted by: lizabth

I should have included these excellent Venue 3 review videos.

https://youtu.be/TUM2bQvrMVM
https://youtu.be/ouYZpncC7Lw
https://youtu.be/xIJgwH6SPyY

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at November 28, 2024 06:12 AM (vO42M)

73 Good morning, good people. Today we continue a tradition begun long back, we host a service family for Thanksgiving dinner. There's not always one found in time but this is the best way I can show tangible support instead of just a verbal thanks. We've made a few lifelong friendships doing this.
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at November 28, 2024 04:52 AM (hKoQL)
====

Blessings for you IG.

I have taken strength from your optimism over the last 4 years. Thank you.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 28, 2024 06:14 AM (RIvkX)

74 >>> That was what my memory tossed up, but I wasn't sure.

IMDB is good for something.

Posted by: fluffy at November 28, 2024 06:15 AM (86W+h)

75
Amtrak will deem a train to be "On Time" if it is in the same time zone as its destination.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at November 28, 2024 06:15 AM (xG4kz)

76 There was some chat here a couple of days ago about turning off you Windows updates.

If you really want to do this you can go into the Group Policy editor and enable a policy that spoofs the Update service with a fake Update service URL.

Check out Method 3 here:

https://tinyurl.com/mte2eu8x

Posted by: pawn at November 28, 2024 06:17 AM (QB+5g)

77 Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at November 28, 2024 04:52 AM (hKoQL

Isn't that wonderful.!God bless you!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 28, 2024 06:18 AM (z367x)

78 Ooohh...nice, Altaria. Thanks again!

Posted by: lizabth at November 28, 2024 06:19 AM (Jfw7U)

79 Because SiL is from Sydney we are hosting several wayward Aussies who have nowhere to go.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 28, 2024 06:19 AM (RIvkX)

80 Time to go slap some bacon in the pan. Enjoy your turkey-day, folks!

Posted by: lizabth at November 28, 2024 06:21 AM (Jfw7U)

81 I can tell Mrs. F. has been using my Youtube account because the algorithm wants me to watch live cameras in Beirut and Gaza.

She is a real-life Rear Window observer of the war.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 28, 2024 06:24 AM (RIvkX)

82 Also a reminder if you too are getting snow/slush:

EVERYONE has forgotten how to drive instinctively in this stuff, (including you to a degree.)

- Increase your following distance
- Apply brakes and acceleration softer than you do on dry pavement
- Drive the conditions not the forecast
- When your traffic signal in front of you goes green, assume someone else in the cross roads is going to panic-skid right into the intersection. (Give a couple of extra seconds to verify that everyone else is under control before you proceed into the intersection.)
- Give yourself extra time to get where you're going!
- If you start to lose control of your vehicle in slippery road conditions, LET OFF ON THE GAS. (If you were using cruise control, cancel it and turn it off in these conditions, it's not a good idea to use it here.)

Okay, there's today's safety tips, other Morons can add to them as they see fit.

G'luck Northern Horde.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at November 28, 2024 06:24 AM (O7YUW)

83 Update update

Be sure to also include a fail over AND the alternate address which wasn't included in the post because of versioning.

Read the summary in the editor window.

Posted by: pawn at November 28, 2024 06:28 AM (QB+5g)

84 Now I can't get up, but just cat napping

Posted by: Skip at November 28, 2024 06:33 AM (fwDg9)

85 80 Time to go slap some bacon in the pan. Enjoy your turkey-day, folks!
Posted by: lizabth at November 28, 2024 06:21 AM (Jfw7U)

Slap some bacon in the pan? Is that a euphemism?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at November 28, 2024 06:33 AM (ynpvh)

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