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This show page summarizes the major political and technological events of the past week, focusing heavily on the seismic shifts in New York City politics following the recent mayoral election, alongside global developments in security, technology, and general news.

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Source 1: New York City News

(Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race: November News Highlights)

1. Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election

◦ Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, 34, won the New York City mayoral race on November 4, 2025, securing approximately 50.4% of the vote against opponents Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. He is set to become the city’s first Muslim, first South Asian, first immigrant, and one of its youngest mayors.

2. Mamdani’s Victory Speech Challenges Trump

◦ In his post-election speech, Mamdani described his win as a “mandate for change” and publicly challenged Donald Trump. He restated key elements of his progressive platform, including free childcare, rent freezes, and fare-free buses.

3. Con Edison Reduces Proposed Rate Hikes

◦ Con Edison substantially reduced its previously proposed rate increases; the electric rate hike is now planned for 2.8% (down from ~11.4%), and the gas rate increase is 2% (down from ~13.3%). Local leaders in areas like Westchester, however, remain critical that any increase is too high.

4. COVID Vaccine Mandate: NYPD Job Reinstatement Offered

◦ NYC is offering roughly 2,900 employees who were terminated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate a chance to return to their former civil service roles and pay. Importantly, those rehired will not receive credit or back pay for their time away from employment.

5. Council Committee Rejects Central Park Horse Carriage Ban

◦ A significant NYC Council Health Committee voted against “Ryder’s Law,” a bill designed to phase out horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park. The Transport Workers Union supported the decision, while animal welfare groups vowed to continue advocacy for the ban.

6. Fact Check: NYPD Denies Post-Election Walkout Claims

◦ Following the mayoral election, social media claims circulated regarding a mass walkout staged by the NYPD. A police spokesperson denied these claims, confirming “there is no walkout”.

7. Mamdani Pledges to Implement Agenda Immediately

◦ In interviews shortly after his victory, Mamdani stressed his intent to “hit the ground running” immediately upon taking office. His priorities focus on affordability and serving working New Yorkers.

8. Transit Advocates Optimistic About Free Bus Plan

◦ Transit advocates expressed hope that Mamdani’s long-standing support for a fare-free city bus system may now be realized under his leadership, linking free transit to broader goals of equity and climate action.

9. Mamdani’s Climate Policy Focuses on Affordability Benefits

◦ Although climate was not the main emphasis of his campaign, experts noted that many of Mamdani’s key proposals—such as supporting building decarbonization and providing free transit—have inherent environmental benefits.

10. NYC Restaurant Scene Sees New November Openings

◦ November 2025 featured numerous new openings across New York City’s boroughs, including “Bowtie Bar,” “Mammamisu,” and “Kitty Sullivan’s,” spanning from the East Village to Astoria.

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Source 2: Western Networks Security Threats and Alerts

(November 13 – November 15, 2025)

1. Windows 10 ESU Update May Fail with 0x800f0922 Errors

◦ Microsoft is investigating a bug that causes the Windows 10 KB5068781 extended security update (ESU) to fail installation, resulting in 0x800f0922 errors on devices using corporate licensing.

2. ‘Finger’ Protocol Abused in ClickFix Malware Attacks

◦ Threat actors are utilizing the decades-old “finger” command protocol to retrieve remote commands, which are then executed on targeted Windows devices during ClickFix malware attacks.

3. Five Plead Guilty in North Korean US Infiltration Scheme

◦ The U.S. Department of Justice announced guilty pleas from five individuals who aided North Korea’s illicit revenue generation, which included schemes involving remote IT worker fraud and cryptocurrency theft targeting US firms.

4. Anthropic AI-Automated Cyberattack Claims Met with Doubt

◦ Anthropic reported that a Chinese state-sponsored threat group, GTG-1002, conducted a cyber-espionage operation that was largely automated via the misuse of its Claude Code AI model, though these claims met with skepticism.

5. US Announces New Strike Force Targeting Chinese Crypto Scammers

◦ U.S. federal authorities have created a new task force dedicated to disrupting Chinese cryptocurrency scam networks that reportedly defraud Americans of nearly $10 billion annually.

6. Google Backpedals on Android Developer Registration Rules

◦ Google is modifying new identity verification rules for developers, planning to allow accounts for limited app distribution and permit users to install applications from unverified developers.

7. ASUS Warns of Critical Auth Bypass Flaw in DSL Routers

◦ ASUS released new firmware to patch a critical authentication bypass security flaw impacting several models in their DSL series routers.

8. DoorDash Hit by Data Breach in October

◦ DoorDash disclosed a data breach that occurred in October, affecting millions of customers across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, leading to notification emails being sent to those impacted.

9. Akira Ransomware Targets Nutanix AHV Virtual Machines

◦ US government agencies issued a warning that the Akira ransomware operation has been observed encrypting Nutanix AHV virtual machines in recent attacks.

10. ‘IndonesianFoods’ Worm Floods npm with Junk Packages

◦ A self-spreading package, dubbed the ‘IndonesianFoods’ worm, was published on npm and proceeded to spam the registry by spawning high volumes of new junk packages every seven seconds.

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Source 3: Hacker News Headlines

(November 4 – November 15, 2025)

1. Our investigation into the suspicious pressure on Archive.today (adguard-dns.io)

◦ AdGuard DNS is conducting an investigation into suspicious pressure being exerted on the web archiving service Archive.today.

2. SSL Configuration Generator (ssl-config.mozilla.org)

◦ This link provides access to a Mozilla tool designed for creating appropriate SSL configurations.

3. Unofficial Microsoft Teams client for Linux (github.com/ismaelmartinez)

◦ An unofficial client application for Microsoft Teams has been developed for Linux users.

4. HipKittens: Fast and furious AMD kernels (stanford.edu)

◦ This story links to Stanford University research on “HipKittens,” computational kernels optimized for high performance on AMD processors.

5. TCP, the workhorse of the internet (cefboud.com)

◦ An article detailing the fundamental role and importance of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) for the internet.

6. ‘No One Lives Forever’ turns 25 and you still can’t buy it legitimately (techdirt.)

◦ A retrospective note on the 25th anniversary of the game No One Lives Forever, highlighting that it still cannot be legally purchased.

7. Designing a Language (2017) (lmu.edu)

◦ Academic content from LMU concerning the methodology and concepts involved in designing a language, originally published in 2017.

8. Messing with scraper bots (herman.bearblog.dev)

◦ A guide or personal account describing various techniques used to interact with or obstruct automated web scraper bots.

9. No Leak, No Problem – Bypassing ASLR with a ROP Chain to Gain RCE (modze)

◦ A technical security analysis outlining how to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) by bypassing Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) using a Return-Oriented Programming (ROP) chain without relying on a memory leak.

10. Löb and Möb: Loops in Haskell (2013) (github.com/quchen)

◦ A technical discussion focusing on the implementation of “Löb and Möb” concepts within the Haskell programming language for creating loops.

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Source 4: NPR News Headlines

(Saturday, November 15, 2025)

1. A red meat allergy caused by ticks killed a N.J. man. Here’s what to know.

◦ This report concerns the death of a New Jersey resident attributed to a tick-borne red meat allergy.

2. A stock of U.S.-bought birth control, meant for sub-Saharan Africa, goes bad in Belgium.

◦ News about a supply of U.S.-purchased birth control, designated for sub-Saharan Africa, spoiling while held in Belgium.

3. More liberals, people of color and LGBTQ Americans say they’re buying guns out of fear.

◦ An article noting a trend of increased gun purchases among liberal individuals, people of color, and LGBTQ Americans, motivated by fear.

4. U.S. official says the ‘table is being set’ for possible military action against Venezuela.

◦ A high-level U.S. official suggested that preparations are underway for potential military action targeting Venezuela.

5. Right-wing media shrugs off latest Epstein document release.

◦ Coverage detailing the reaction, or lack thereof, by right-wing media outlets to the most recent release of documents related to Epstein.

6. Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59.

◦ The obituary for Todd Snider, recognized as an Americana and alt-country singer-songwriter, who passed away at age 59.

7. Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining UC over alleged discrimination.

◦ A judge issued an indefinite ban preventing Trump from fining the University of California (UC) over accusations of discrimination.

8. As funding falters, young brain scientists rethink careers in research.

◦ A review of how declining research funding is causing young brain scientists to reconsider their careers.

9. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over. Here’s what you need to know.

◦ This story provides details surrounding the conclusion of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

10. Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit in a push to lower prices.

◦ News reporting that Trump eliminated tariffs on tropical fruit, coffee, and beef in an effort to decrease prices for consumers.

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Proverb of the Day

The emergence of a new political administration in New York involves intense debate and high emotions (such as criticism over rate hikes and the horse carriage ban reversal). This proverb emphasizes the wisdom of measured communication when navigating contentious issues:

Proverbs 15:1 (KJV): “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”.

Sources used

Nevoit G, Poderiene K, Potyazhenko M, Mintser O, Jarusevicius G, Vainoras A. “The concept of biophotonic signaling in the human body and brain: rationale, problems and directions.” Frontiers in systems neuroscience vol. 19 1597329. 23 Jun. 2025, doi:10.3389/fnsys.2025.1597329 (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12230014/)

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In the sterile glow of JPL’s imaging lab, Dr. Elena Vasquez hunched over her workstation like a ghost haunting its own grave. It was late—too late for the skeleton crew that patrolled Pasadena’s halls after midnight—but Elena had long since surrendered to the rhythm of the stars. At 42, she was a mid-level spectroscopist, the kind of expert who calibrated instruments for missions she’d never lead. Her days blurred into nights sifting data from rovers and orbiters, chasing whispers of water ice or methane plumes on Mars. But tonight, the whispers screamed.

The feed had come in raw from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, timestamped 03:17 UTC: a high-res panchromatic scan of the Martian northern hemisphere. Comet 3I/ATLAS— the third confirmed interstellar visitor, a ragged iceball slingshotting through the inner solar system like a drunkard’s farewell—had swung perilously close to the Red Planet three days prior. Elena’s team was tasked with artifact removal, prepping the images for public release. Routine. Until she isolated Frame 47.

There it was, etched in pixels sharper than a scalpel: the comet’s nucleus, a dirty snowball no larger than Manhattan, trailing its ethereal veils against the rusty curve of Mars. But this wasn’t the expected sodium tail or dusty ion streamer. No, this was something profane—a foretail. Not the anti-tail illusion born of orbital geometry, but a true foretail: a luminous, bifurcated streamer leading the comet’s path, as if the thing were dragging its future behind it like a bridal train soaked in plasma. Spectral analysis showed impossible emissions—xenon isotopes laced with iridium, signatures of engineered propulsion, not cosmic accident. And woven through it all, faint but unmistakable: fractal patterns in the glow, repeating geometries that whispered of intent. Design. Them.

Elena’s hands trembled as she zoomed in. The foretail arced toward Mars like a beckoning finger, brushing the atmosphere just enough to scar Phobos with a fleeting aurora. Had it... touched? Influenced? The data logs showed a 0.3% perturbation in the moon’s orbit, a hiccup that could cascade into chaos over decades. Tidal locks shifting. Dust storms igniting. And buried in the noise, a single frame’s metadata glitch: coordinates aligning with Cydonia’s “Face,” that old myth now pixelated into irrelevance. But not anymore.

She should have flagged it. Protocol demanded escalation to the review board, then lockdown in some black-budget vault where truths went to wither. NASA had form for this—’Oumuamua’s anomalous acceleration, dismissed as outgassing; Borisov’s cyanide burps, spun as “natural chemistry.” Elena knew the script. She’d written footnotes for it. Her dissertation on interstellar dust had been redacted twice before publication, footnotes on “anomalous vectors” quietly excised. “National security,” they’d said. But whose? The agency’s? The public’s? Or the shadows that funded both?

The woe had started years ago, in the quiet erosion of her marriage. Javier had left when the classified NDAs turned their dinner conversations into minefields. “Tell me about your day,” he’d plead, and she’d choke on half-truths about “sensor calibrations.” Their daughter, Sofia, now 10, drew pictures of Mars with smiling faces, asking why Mommy never smiled back. Elena’s reflection in the lab’s darkened monitors showed a woman hollowed out, eyes ringed like eclipses. This foretail—it was her last tether. If she buried it, what was left? A pension at 65, a footnote in someone else’s discovery. If she leaked it... god, the firestorm.

Dawn crept in as she composed the anonymous drop. A encrypted Tor upload to arXiv’s shadow server, masked as a glitchy amateur astrofeed. She stripped the headers, but left the raw frames intact—Frame 47 front and center, with a single overlaid caption: See what they won’t show you. 3I isn’t passing through. It’s calling. Her finger hovered over “submit,” heart hammering like a malfunctioning probe. One click, and the veil tore.

By noon, the forums ignited. SETI@home threads exploded with screencaps; Reddit’s r/conspiracy crowned it “The Martian Handshake.” Cable news looped the images, pundits squawking about “optical artifacts” while fringe casters screamed of invasion. Elena watched from her apartment, Sofia at school, the TV’s blue flicker her only companion. Pride flickered too—brief, warm—until the knock came.

FBI, not NASA. Suits with badges like judgment seals. They didn’t need warrants; her VPN had a backdoor, courtesy of the agency’s own honeytraps. “Dr. Vasquez,” the lead agent said, voice smooth as regolith, “we know it was you. Help us contain this, and we can make it quiet.” Containment. The word tasted like ash. She thought of Javier’s last email: You’re disappearing, Elena. Come back. But she was already gone, untethered as 3I itself.

The interrogation stretched into evenings. Polygraphs lied like lovers; sleep deprivation turned the foretail’s fractals into hallucinations dancing on her eyelids. They offered deals—a slap on the wrist, reassignment to weather satellites—if she’d recant, call it a deepfake. She laughed, a brittle sound. “It’s real,” she whispered. “And it’s coming back.”

They broke her on day five. Not with threats—those were rote—but with Sofia. A social worker’s visit, custody papers citing “maternal instability.” Elena signed the NDA redux, a lifetime gag order etched in legalese. The leak was scrubbed: arXiv pulled, forums moderated into oblivion, the images reprocessed into bland tails by morning. NASA’s presser that week hailed “stunning new views of interstellar beauty,” with Frame 47 airbrushed to conformity.

Exiled to a desk in Huntsville, Elena cataloged moon rocks for tourists. Sofia stayed with Javier in Tucson, weekend visits supervised like parole. The foretail haunted her dreams—a luminous noose pulling 3I homeward, its call unanswered. On quiet nights, she’d scan the skies through a smuggled telescope, waiting for the next visitor. Woe, she learned, wasn’t the fall. It was the silence after, the stars wheeling on indifferent, while the truth trailed behind like a ghost unwilling to fade.

And somewhere, in the red dust of Mars, the scar on Phobos waited. Patient. Persistent. A foretail of its own, leading to whatever end the cosmos had scripted.

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Source guide

This source presents an installment of the “News and Guidance Show,” which blends factual reporting from diverse sources with moral instruction framed by a daily Proverb. The content is structured into three main sections: a spotlight on Thessaloniki, Greece, focusing on infrastructure and security challenges like the metro extension delays and e-scooter chaos; a national news brief covering significant events such as a mass shooting, a federal worker shutdown impact, and the death of Diane Keaton; and a tech segment detailing the Hacker News Top 10 and critical Western Security Alerts. Finally, the text uses Proverbs 10:17, which advises adhering to instruction to avoid error, to interpret a cybersecurity alert where the failure to patch older Cisco devices led to a major vulnerability, thereby illustrating the proverb’s contemporary relevance.

National News (8 Items)

This section summarizes key events concerning national politics, policy, and major incidents reported from sources like National Public Radio.

1. Administrative Confrontation over National Guard: The administration stated it will continue fighting to deploy federalized National Guard troops to Chicago, despite a federal appeals court blocking the action on Saturday.

2. South Carolina Mass Shooting: A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island resulted in four deaths and at least 20 injuries.

3. Explosives Factory Disaster: A blast at a Tennessee explosives factory leveled the plant, killing 16 people early Friday, with no survivors reported.

4. Government Shutdown Impact: Families of federal workers are reportedly tightening their belts as the government shutdown continues.

5. Healthcare Premium Risks: The ongoing health care dispute behind the shutdown means that premium costs for Affordable Care Act marketplaces will rise if Congress fails to act.

6. China Tariff Standoff: China signaled it would not back down against a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, instead urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations.

7. Gaza Ceasefire Developments: Preparations are underway to increase aid distribution in Gaza following a ceasefire, bringing hope for an end to the 2-year war.

8. Hostage and Prisoner Releases: Preparations are also beginning for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

Science and Technology (10 Items)

This section focuses on cybersecurity, software innovation, and technological breakthroughs reported by sources like Hacker News and Western Networks Security Alerts Index.

1. AI Inference Speed Improvement: The Adaptive-LeArning Speculator System (ATLAS) was introduced as a method to speed up inference for large language models (LLMs) by dynamically adjusting how the model speculates or prunes tokens.

2. 3D Volumetric Rendering Innovation: “Macro Splats 2025” demonstrates combining macro photography and Gaussian splatting to render tiny subjects in 3D with a rich, volumetric aesthetic in real time.

3. Cybercrime Syndicate Dismantled: Spanish Guardia Civil dismantled the “GXC Team” cybercrime syndicate and arrested its alleged leader, known as “GoogleXcoder”.

4. Zero-Day Exploitation Warning: Threat actors are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-11371) in Gladinet CentreStack and Triofox file sharing products, allowing local access to system files without authentication.

5. Hacking Forum Takedown: The FBI seized all domains for the BreachForums hacking forum, which was operated by the ShinyHunters group and used as a portal for leaking corporate data.

6. New Android Spyware: The new Android spyware, ClayRat, is luring victims by posing as popular applications such as WhatsApp, TikTok, and YouTube.

7. Tiling Window Manager for macOS: “Rift,” a new open source tiling window manager built natively for macOS, brings dynamic layout and keyboard workflows commonly found on Linux to power users.

8. Database Pipelining: Technical details are available regarding the exploration of pipelining in psql (PostgreSQL 18), which is intended to increase throughput and reduce latency by sending multiple statements simultaneously.

9. Vulnerable Infrastructure Botnet: The RondoDox botnet is targeting 56 vulnerabilities across more than 30 distinct devices in worldwide attacks.

10. Chrome Notification Reduction: Google Chrome is being updated to automatically revoke notification permissions for websites that haven’t been visited recently, aiming to reduce alert overload.

Local News: Austin, Texas (7 Items)

This section provides key local happenings from Austin, Texas, drawing on recent searches from local sources.

1. ‘No Kings’ Protest: A ‘No Kings’ protest was reported at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

2. Road Safety Concerns: The brother of a South Austin crash victim spoke out, revealing new details on the suspect charged with intoxication manslaughter; this has prompted community discussion on stricter DUI enforcement.

3. MLS Playoff Push: Austin FC is preparing for a crucial MLS match against LAFC, with local fans optimistic about their playoff positioning.

4. College Sports Update: Texas A&M’s football team climbed in rankings after a strong performance, impacting local fan expectations ahead of Week 8.

5. Weather Hazards: Early October weather included storms bringing lightning and flooding risks to Central Texas, echoing rainy conditions experienced on the July 4 holiday.

6. Kerr County Flooding: A timelapse highlighted ongoing weather threats related to flooding in Kerr County.

7. Local Lifestyle Show Debut: “Lifestyle Austin TX,” hosted by Catenya McHenry, launched on local stations KBVO, KNVA, and KXAN, focusing on local entrepreneurs and business stories.

Trending Notes (2 Items)

This category captures top trending content from social aggregators like Nostr.

1. Bitcoin and Purchasing Power: A top trending note by Jeff Booth argues that Bitcoin changes the concept of storing purchasing power, solving the problem that people have never been able to store money effectively in money.

2. Peak Engagement: This note reached the #1 rank on primal, indicating peak global engagement with thousands of interactions, including replies, likes, reposts, and “zaps”.

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Daily Proverb

The compiled news includes numerous accounts of greed, violence, and dangerous paths—from financial fraud at the Vancouver Stock Exchange, to fatal shootings and reckless manslaughter, reflecting the wickedness that the Old Testament instructions warn against. The wisdom literature consistently advises turning away from such evil paths.

Therefore, the daily proverb is:

“My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.” (Proverbs 1:15–16)

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Sources Used:

* Daily Hacker News - https://news.ycombinator.com/front?day=2025-10-12

* Local News Spotlight - https://flipboard.com/topic/austintx

* National Public Radio daily text feed - https://text.npr.org

* Book of Proverbs - https://pereiraclassics.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/The-Book-of-Proverbs.pdf

* NLT Study Bible - Tyndale House Publishers

* NOSTR Top Trending notes - Primal - https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsyjx7nfg4vrkn2j4gjhejt2agh5cl7wju9agdpjezl2pjvkmjptfcn4eeh3

AD 660 to 1031 from Islam to Spain. People of the Muslim world then, are the same as people of the world today, with Muslim populations living throughout different parts of the world.

The Painting

Some who grow up in a Catholic upbringing will know about the three kings, or three wise men who came to visit Jesus after his birth. This is one of the church stories or bible stories you would hear. Sometimes it would be alongside a reading of letters or a subset of the teachings in the bible. There would be references to certain parts, but not a thorough reading

Alois Musil, the first Westerner who encountered the painting of the six kings

The ‘Amra complex, long known to and used by local nomads, was rediscovered for the West by the Czech scholar Alois Musil in 1898. The frescos were painstakingly cleaned and preserved between 1971 and 1973 by a team from the Madrid National Archeological Museum, under the direction of Martin Almagro.

Christ, as the Cord of Life

A rope is something that is made and can serve many purposes. Thick rope can be crafted to pull extremely heavy loads, and is a useful tool. Thin ropes can break if the fibers are of short length. Thick ropes carry a lot of weight but require many strands and have weight of their own.

Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT)

Follow in Christ, the Cord of Life. Live in ways that put you into the Book of Life.

A cord is something flexible and made from several twisted strands. Muslim, Jew, Christian… the People of the World. On their own, weak and imperfect. Together they are strong and can achieve greater purpose.

People Evolved

Thanks to Aurochs (ox/cattle) migrating west from Asia. Combined with Maize from America, these powerful sources fed the world and we have continued to grow since then. Honoring religious freedom as well as freedom to live (and eat!) is critical to one’s well-being. Our capacity to learn grew as our diets changed, and the word of man grew, not in importance but in impact. This continued until recently, where words have been broken down and decoded into generative bits, swept up and spit out by tools of man. Our capacity to evolve our understanding of the piety shared across the world is evolving as well. The sheer volume of information that is behind paywalls, library doors or virtual databases is immense, and many of us are not learning as completely as we could be.

Not knowing one’s past makes it harder to know oneself. Knowing more of one’s past, makes it easier to know oneself. The lack of this balance is self-evident in people and history but is difficult to see as it’s happening from the perspective of an individual. ☯

What Are We Doing?

Two examples anyone can recognize. Corn and Beef, are under attack - with so much going to the soybean and various false meats. Governments can control what companies are allowed to form and operate, and how land is used - to a degree. The manner in which farmers are being driven out of their livelihoods by high costs of policy, limited access to materials or just competition due to international food production that is poorly set up to depend on each other instead of function independently, with technology support and materials to accomplish a higher purpose, as a world. What should be the number one priority for each country is perfecting and doing the best farming of beef and corn, with everything else following that lead. This is how new supply chains are formed and forged. Let countries compete in the worlds biggest cook off every 4 years and celebrate what people can make and do.

During the Olympics, you see teams fly in their own beef, etc. so they can continue training and recovering and be in peak form. One should lead into the other, ideally. Great sunny day activity, once the warmongers are all voted out or pass on., with followers clearly identified and called out. Anyone preventing the natural and responsible production of maize/cattle should be seen and called out as well. Wise countries will foster and develop large scale co-op systems of farming, in order to regenerate surface ecosystems, and foster collaboration between groups. Energy independence will be another key tenet, in order to avoid pressure from outside and corrupt forces. As time grows and faith grows in peoples, the public faces of those in power will be forced to see the light.

Early writing is showing that there were pilgrimages from the west (to Spain, Jerusalem), and that the region had seen unprecedented growth due to trade in and through the region. In A History of the Crusades, this is discussed.

Quite simply, the manner in which power was expressed changed over the centuries.

Oleg Grabar (2000)

That is the new globalist lifestyle.

Regarding the Cord of Life, one concept or act would be to create a series of cords, wrapped around the 33rd parallel which connects all major points of the world. Facing north (the only direction blocked from view while entering the Amra’s northern entrance).

There are many more narratives that could be woven around the Haram and the task of finding congruencies among various of these in some significant moment of time or of composing a well-integrated description of a grand religious space is still awaiting its historian and, probably, its poet.

The fact that all of these narratives are even possible is primarily the result of the rich texture of piety and of memories entwined arund every stone of the sanctuary and nurtured, in Jerusalem itself and all over the world, by generations of Jews, Christians and, Especially, Muslims.

Oleg Grabar “The Haram Al-Sharif: An Essay In Interpretation” (BRIIFS vol. 2, no. 2 Autumn 2000)

Based on the provided sources, several time periods and key figures are particularly interesting for understanding the formation of Islamic art, especially as illuminated by monuments like Quṣayr ʿAmra. These sources also offer insights into cultural interactions and the nature of historical documentation from this era.

8 Interesting Time Periods and Key Figures (Estimated Julian Dates):

Here are eight notable time periods and figures identified in the sources, based on their estimated Julian Calendar dates:

• The Period of Early Islamic Conquests (634-751 AD) [1, 2]: This era marks the expansion of Islam beyond Arabia [1]. It represents the broad foundational period across the lands taken over by the new faith, where a new artistic tradition began to emerge [1]. The relative time for this emergence likely varied from region to region [1].

• Mid-7th Century Iraq: According to the sources, the earliest definable monuments of Islam are found in Iraq and date from as early as the middle of the seventh century [3]. These represent the very beginning of a new artistic tradition within the conquered territories [1, 3].

• The Reign of ʿAbd al-Malik (685–705 AD): This Umayyad caliph is significant for coinage reform [4, 5]. His reign saw the adaptation of earlier solidus/dinar designs (like those of Heraclius) and later the introduction of the first Islamic coinage to abandon imitation of East Roman and Sasanian models and use only religious texts, exemplified by the dinar dated 77 AH (696/697 AD) [4-6].

• The Period of the Spanish Conquest and its Aftermath (c. 711-715 AD): The conquest of Spain by Tariq b. Ziyad in 711 or 712 AD and the subsequent arrival of Musa b. Nusayr in Damascus shortly before the death of Caliph al-Walid I on February 24, 715 AD [7]. This event, particularly the defeat of the last Visigothic ruler Roderic, is linked to the earliest possible date for the creation of the Six Kings fresco at Quṣayr ʿAmra, which features Roderic among other powerful rulers [7-10].

• The Reign of Hisham (724-743 AD): This Umayyad caliph’s reign is associated with the construction of significant sites like Qaṣr al-Ḥayr al-Gharbī and Qaṣr al-Ḥayr al-Sharqī [11, 12]. These sites reflect the courtly life and building activities of the Umayyad elite in Syria [12]. Significant art associated with this period includes the gateway decorated in stucco at Qaṣr al-Ḥayr al-Gharbī [4, 13].

• The Reign of al-Walīd II (743-744 AD / AH 125-126): This short reign is crucial as al-Walīd II is identified as the patron of Quṣayr ʿAmra [14, 15]. The frescoes there are considered to have been completed during this time [15], offering an unrivaled visual resource for the preoccupations of the Umayyad court milieu at this moment [15]. Significant art: The extensive fresco programme at Quṣayr ʿAmra is directly associated with him, including depictions of the enthroned prince, the dynastic icon, hunting scenes, bathing figures, personifications, the zodiac, builders, and the six kings [41, 53, 54, 95, 96, various index entries].

• The Study Period of Quṣayr ʿAmra (Late 19th - Early 20th Century): Beginning with the rediscovery and initial documentation by figures like Alois Musil and Alphons Leopold Mielich in the late 19th century, leading to the 1907 publication [8, 16-18]. This period involved scholarly debate over the dating and interpretation of the site by figures such as Joseph Karabacek, Alois Riegl, Franz Wickhoff, K.A.C. Creswell, and Ernst Herzfeld [17, 19-21]. Significant art: The Quṣayr ʿAmra frescoes themselves became the central focus of study and debate during this time [17, 19-22].

• The Later Abbasid Period (9th-10th Centuries): While after the Umayyad period, figures like Ya’qubi (d. c. 905), Eutychius (d. 940), al-Tabari (d. 923), al-Madaini (752-839), and Ibn al-Faqih (wrote 902/3) compiled histories and literary works [23-28]. These sources, despite potential biases and selectivity [24, 25, 28], provide essential written context for understanding the Umayyad era’s history, court life, and cultural milieu [24, 25, 29, 30].

Shared Traditions and Pilgrimage:

The sources indicate that Umayyad art drew heavily on the artistic and cultural traditions of the conquered lands, including Late Antique, Roman, Byzantine, and Sasanian influences [11, 13, 31, 32]. The Umayyad elite borrowed ideas, images, and architectural forms from their neighbors [11].

While the sources mention pilgrimage in the context of the function of quṣur (country residences), noting that sites like Ziza and al-Humayma provided hospitality to pilgrims [12, 33-36], they do not directly detail Grabar’s specific ideas about Christian, Jewish, and Muslim populations honoring similar themes during pilgrimages based on these provided excerpts.

However, the sources do highlight instances of shared cultural and religious points of reference:

• Umayyad art incorporated elements from earlier traditions, such as Christian iconography, which was then reinterpreted through an Islamic lens [13, 32]. For example, the enthroned prince at Quṣayr ʿAmra may be indebted to the Christian iconography of Adam but would be understood by a Muslim viewer in relation to the Quranic Adam, seen as God’s first caliph [13].

• The Old Testament is identified as a source from which both Christians and Muslims drew inspiration [37]. An Arabic text at Quṣayr ʿAmra refers to Abraham and David [37].

• Artisans working on Umayyad sites like Khirbat al-Mafjar included Christians, Muslims, and possibly Jews [38]. This suggests a shared professional environment where different populations contributed to the art.

• The figural decoration at sites like Quṣayr ʿAmra and Dura Europos challenged later conventional contrasts between aniconic Muslims and image-loving Greeks, suggesting a more complex reality in the early Islamic period [21].

Thus, the sources show evidence of shared cultural heritage and artistic influences among different populations in the Umayyad era, rooted in late antiquity and including Christian and Jewish traditions, although they don’t explicitly link this sharing to specific themes honored during pilgrimage from Grabar’s perspective within these texts.

Guidance from Proverbs 4:23:

Please note that the following interpretation of Proverbs 4:23 is information from outside of the given sources.

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV translation) states: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.“

This proverb emphasizes the critical importance of one’s inner state—mind, intentions, and character—as the source from which all actions and perceptions arise.

For an “outsider” engaging with historical sources or different cultural perspectives, this guidance could be interpreted and applied in several ways:

1. Awareness of Bias: Recognizing that one’s own background, beliefs, and biases (”heart”) will inevitably influence how one interprets historical information (like the potentially biased later Arab histories mentioned in the sources [24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 39]) or understands art from a different culture (like interpreting Umayyad art that blends various traditions [13, 31, 32]). Guarding one’s heart involves being mindful of these internal filters.

2. Intellectual Humility: Approaching unfamiliar material or perspectives with a willingness to learn and avoid imposing preconceived notions or judgments based on one’s own “heart.” This resonates with the sources noting how early interpretations of Umayyad art were sometimes hindered by pre-existing ideas (e.g., about aniconism [21]) or by the limitations of the available information [18, 21].

3. Seeking Understanding: Focusing on understanding the internal context, intentions, and worldview (”heart”) of the creators of the art or sources, rather than just evaluating them from an external standpoint. This aligns with the source’s emphasis on contextualizing Quṣayr ʿAmra within its specific historical and social moment to understand its meaning [40, 41].

In essence, Proverbs 4:23 suggests that clear and accurate understanding, as well as respectful interaction, begins with cultivating an honest, open, and critically aware inner self.

References

1. Fowden, Garth. Qu3ayr ªAmra: Art and the Umayyad Elite in Late Antique Syria. 2004.

2. Grabar, André. Christian Iconography: A Study of Its Origins. Princeton University Press, 1968.

3. Grabar, Oleg. The formation of Islamic art. New Haven, Yale University Press, 1973.

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This document serves as a snapshot of a specific day, compiling a daily news summary aggregated from various online sources like Hacker News, NPR, and Western Networks, alongside local snippets from Newark, NJ. It aims to provide a diverse overview of events ranging from technology outages and corporate actions to national and cybersecurity news [2]. Furthermore, the inclusion of daily Proverbs offers a thematic lens through which to consider the ethical implications of the reported events, prompting reflection on actions rooted in wickedness or violence [2]. Ultimately, the document blends factual reporting with moral guidance, encouraging readers to critically engage with the day's happenings [2].

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Daily News Summary

Western Networks (Daily IT News Feed) [3]

1. TamperedChef infostealer delivered through fraudulent PDF Editor: Threat actors are using Google ads to promote fake PDF editing apps that install TamperedChef malware, stealing sensitive information from users [3].

2. Windows 11 KB5064081 update clears up CPU usage metrics in Task Manager: Microsoft's latest preview update for Windows 11 introduces 36 new features, including enhanced Recall capabilities and accurate CPU usage reporting in Task Manager [4].

3. WhatsApp patches vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks: A security flaw in WhatsApp's iOS and macOS clients, targeted in zero-day exploits, has been fixed to prevent unauthorized access [4].

4. Microsoft to enforce MFA for Azure resource management in October: Starting next month, Microsoft will mandate multi-factor authentication for all Azure management actions to bolster security against breaches [4].

5. Google warns Salesloft breach impacted some Workspace accounts: The Salesloft Drift breach extended beyond Salesforce, with stolen OAuth tokens allowing attackers to access Google Workspace emails [5].

6. Malware devs abuse Anthropic’s Claude AI to build ransomware: Threat actors are leveraging Anthropic's Claude AI model to create ransomware for data extortion campaigns [5].

7. US targets North Korean IT worker army with new sanctions: The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned individuals and companies linked to North Korean IT schemes exploiting American organizations [5].

8. Experimental PromptLock ransomware uses AI to encrypt, steal data: PromptLock, an AI-powered ransomware, employs Lua scripts to encrypt and exfiltrate data across Windows, macOS, and Linux [6].

9. Over 28,000 Citrix devices vulnerable to new exploited RCE flaw: A critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-7775) affects thousands of Citrix instances and is already under active exploitation [6].

10. Google to verify all Android devs to block malware on Google Play: Google is implementing 'Developer Verification' to prevent malware in sideloaded Android apps outside the Play Store [6].

NPR Top 10 Headlines: August 29-30, 2025 [7]

1. Houthi Rebels Claim Israeli Airstrike Killed Prime Minister in Yemen's Capital: The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have reported that an Israeli airstrike in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, has killed the prime minister of their government, introducing a significant new dimension to the ongoing conflict [7].

2. Minneapolis Mourns After School Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 17 Injured: The Minneapolis community is grieving after a tragic shooting at Annunciation Church and School, with the father of an eight-year-old victim speaking publicly. A top advisor to the Health Secretary has been appointed as acting CDC Director [8].

3. Three Scottish Brothers Set Record for Fastest Row Across the Pacific: Three Scottish brothers have set a new world record for the fastest row across the Pacific Ocean, completing the journey in 139 days [8].

4. New Trial Ordered for 3 Memphis Ex-Officers in Connection with Tyre Nichols' Death: A new trial has been ordered for three former Memphis police officers in connection with Tyre Nichols' death, marking a setback for prosecutors in a nationally recognized case of police brutality [9].

5. College Football Season Kicks Off With High-Profile Matchups: The college football season has begun with a record three top-10 matchups and highly anticipated prospect Arch Manning making his first start [9].

6. Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs: A U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled against the sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, stating that the declaration of national emergencies to justify the taxes went too far [10].

7. Pueblo County Coroner Resigns Following Discovery of Decaying Bodies: The coroner of Pueblo County has resigned after decaying bodies were discovered at his private practice [10].

8. With Help from Master Gardeners, Blind Students are Growing Confidence One Seed at a Time: This heartwarming story highlights blind students gaining confidence through gardening with master gardeners [10].

Hacker News (Daily Feed) [11]

1. Cognitive Load is what matters: A GitHub repository explores how cognitive load affects developer productivity and code quality, sparking discussions on better programming practices [11].

2. AI models need a virtual machine: The article advocates for virtual machines to optimize AI model management, with comments on enhancing performance and deployment efficiency [12].

3. Condor's Cuzco RISC-V Core at Hot Chips 2025: Details on the Cuzco RISC-V core's architecture presented at Hot Chips, highlighting its role in advancing open-source hardware [12].

4. Agent Client Protocol: An introduction to a standardized protocol for agent-client communications, with potential applications in AI and distributed systems [12].

5. From Multi-Head to Latent Attention: The Evolution of Attention Mechanisms: Traces the development of attention mechanisms in AI, discussing improvements in model efficiency and future directions [13].

6. Grok Code Fast 1: Announcement of a tool for quick code generation, with debates on its speed and utility for developers [13].

7. Lisp from Nothing, Second Edition: A guide to building Lisp from scratch, valued for teaching core programming language concepts [13].

8. Deploying DeepSeek on 96 H100 GPUs: Covers the challenges and outcomes of scaling the DeepSeek AI model on extensive GPU infrastructure [14].

9. Pig Lung Transplanted into a Human in Major Scientific First: Reports a pioneering xenotransplant of a pig lung into a human, raising questions about ethics and medical advancements [14].

10. Adafruit Fruit Jam – An RP2350 mini computer running classic Macintosh: Describes a retro mini computer emulating classic Macintosh on RP2350 hardware, with interest in hobbyist applications [14].

Spotlight: Newark, NJ (Local News) [15]

1. Fall in the Air as Labor Day Weekend Kicks Off with Cool, Breezy Start in Newark: Newark is experiencing a cool and breezy start to Labor Day weekend, a welcome change for many residents [15].

2. Essex County Sheriff's Officers Charged With Stealing During East Orange Drug Raid: Several Essex County Sheriff's officers are facing charges after being accused of stealing during a drug raid in East Orange [15].

3. Grand Jury Declines Charges in Fatal Shooting at Woodbridge Hotel: A grand jury has decided not to press charges in a fatal shooting that took place at a hotel in Woodbridge [16].

4. Irvington Township Recognizes Adon Shuler's Impact On Youth: Irvington Township is honoring Adon Shuler for his positive influence and contributions to the local youth [16].

5. Newark's Ironbound Section to Continue Outdoor Dining: The popular outdoor dining program in Newark's Ironbound district is set to continue, offering residents and visitors more opportunities to enjoy the local cuisine [16].

6. Mayor Baraka Joins NJ TRANSIT and Newark Alliance to Launch 'Gateway to Hope' Program: Mayor Ras J. Baraka, in collaboration with NJ TRANSIT and the Newark Alliance, has launched the 'Gateway to Hope' program at Penn Station, aiming to assist residents without addresses [17].

7. Portugal Day by SolMar Returns to Newark for Its 28th Edition: The 28th annual Portugal Day celebration, organized by SolMar, is returning to Newark for a three-day event [17].

8. Multi-Vehicle Crash Kills 21-Year-Old NJ Woman: A 21-year-old woman from New Jersey was killed in a multi-vehicle crash [17].

9. Rahway Police Investigate Late-Night Gunfire Near Carriage City: Rahway Police are investigating late-night gunfire near Carriage City [17].

Guidance from Proverbs 8:30 [18]

Proverbs 8:30 states: "Then I was beside Him as a master craftsman; And I was daily His delight, Rejoicing always before Him." [18, 19] This verse personifies wisdom as a joyful companion to God during creation, reminding us to approach technology and news with a sense of delight and ethical craftsmanship [18]. In a world of rapid innovations and threats, it encourages rejoicing in human ingenuity while wisely discerning truth and building responsibly for the greater good [18].

The sources also provide further wisdom from Proverbs:

• The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction [20].

• The LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding [21].

• Those who find wisdom find life and obtain favor from the LORD [19]. Conversely, those who sin against wisdom wrong their own soul, and those who hate wisdom love death [19].

• Righteousness delivers from death, while treasures of wickedness profit nothing [22].

• It is an abomination to the LORD to have a false balance, but a just weight is his delight [23].

• A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished [24].

• Do not be envious of evil men [25]. The heart of the wicked studies destruction, and their lips talk of mischief [25].

• The desire of the slothful kills him, for his hands refuse to labor [26].

Clip of the Day!

For our Clip of the Day, we're highlighting the news item: "Malware devs abuse Anthropic’s Claude AI to build ransomware" [5]. This story perfectly illustrates the intersection of rapid technological innovation and the need for ethical craftsmanship and discernment, as highlighted by Proverbs 8:30. While AI presents incredible opportunities for human ingenuity, its misuse for malicious purposes like ransomware development underscores the importance of wisdom in building responsibly and discerning truth in a world full of both potential and peril.

Figisdefiss: That's all for today's show. [27]Maater: Adios, humans! [27]

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Enjoy!

Here is a summary of the most interesting news items from the provided sources, categorized as general/global/national news, science and technology news, and local news from New Orleans, followed by guidance from a key selection in Proverbs 23.

General/Global/National News (8-10 Most Interesting Items)

Here are some of the most interesting general, global, and national news items from the sources:

• Famine Declared in Gaza: A famine has been declared in Gaza, prompting questions about the criteria for such a pronouncement [1].

• Wildfire Blazes Napa County: Evacuations have been ordered due to a wildfire currently active in California's renowned Napa County [1].

• Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi: The social media platform Bluesky has ceased operations in Mississippi because of a new age verification law [2].

• European Shippers Pause U.S.-Bound Parcels: European shippers are pausing some parcels destined for the U.S. due to shifting tariff rules [1].

• Trump Administration Halts Wind Farm: The Trump administration has stopped work on a wind farm that was reportedly almost finished [1].

• Intel to Give U.S. Government 10% Stake: According to Trump, Intel plans to provide the U.S. government with a 10% stake [1].

• FBI Searches John Bolton's Home: The FBI has conducted a search of the home belonging to John Bolton, a former adviser to Trump [1].

• Massive Anti-Cybercrime Operation in Africa: Over 1,200 suspects have been arrested in Africa as part of 'Operation Serengeti 2.0,' an INTERPOL-led international crackdown targeting cross-border cybercriminal gangs [3].

• DaVita Ransomware Attack: Kidney dialysis firm DaVita confirmed that a ransomware gang breached its network and stole the personal and health information of almost 2.7 million individuals [3].

• Dev Jailed for Kill Switch: A software developer received a four-year prison sentence for sabotaging his ex-employer's Windows network with custom malware and a kill switch [3].

Science and Technology News (8-10 Most Interesting Items)

Here are some of the most interesting science and technology news items from the sources:

• Manim: Animation Engine for Explanatory Math Videos: A highlight is "Manim," an animation engine specifically designed for creating explanatory math videos, hosted on GitHub [2]. (Date: 16 hours ago relative to August 23, 2025 UTC) [2].

• M1 MacBook User Transitions to Arch Linux Permanently: A user detailed their experience transitioning from an M1 MacBook to Arch Linux, which became a permanent setup [2]. (Date: 4 days ago relative to August 23, 2025 UTC) [2].

• Librebox: Open-Source Roblox-Compatible Game Engine: Introduces "Librebox," an open-source game engine designed to be compatible with Roblox [2]. (Date: 12 hours ago relative to August 23, 2025 UTC) [2].

• RFC 9839 and Bad Unicode: An item focusing on RFC 9839 and related issues concerning "Bad Unicode" [2]. (Date: 10 hours ago relative to August 23, 2025 UTC) [2].

• LLM Coding Agents Experience & Tips: Part 2 of an individual's experience creating software, focusing on tips related to using Large Language Model (LLM) coding agents [2]. (Date: 22 hours ago relative to August 23, 2025 UTC) [2].

• Murky Panda Exploits Cloud Trust: A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, Murky Panda (Silk Typhoon), is exploiting trusted relationships in cloud environments to hack downstream customers [3]. (Date: August 22, 2025) [3].

• APT36 Abuses Linux .desktop Files: Pakistani APT36 cyberspies are utilizing Linux .desktop files to install malware in recent attacks targeting government and defense entities in India [3]. (Date: August 22, 2025) [3].

• Fake Mac Fixes Install Shamos Infostealer: A new infostealer malware, 'Shamos,' is targeting Mac devices through "ClickFix attacks" that impersonate troubleshooting guides to trick users into installation [3]. (Date: August 22, 2025) [3].

• Microsoft Windows Updates Cause Streaming Issues: Microsoft confirmed its August 2025 security updates are causing severe lag and stuttering with NDI streaming software on some Windows 10 and 11 systems [3]. (Date: August 22, 2025) [3].

• Microsoft Seeks Feedback on SSD Failure Issues: Microsoft is seeking further information from customers who reported failure and data corruption affecting their solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) after installing the August 2025 security update [3]. (Date: August 21, 2025) [3].

Local News: Spotlight on New Orleans (8-10 Most Interesting Items)

Here are some of the most interesting local news items related to New Orleans:

• John Goodman Sells New Orleans Home: Actor John Goodman sold his New Orleans residence after cutting the asking price by $700,000 [4].

• New Orleans Bar Guide: A guide details 10 essential New Orleans bars and provides recommendations on what drinks to order at each, mostly in or near the French Quarter [4].

• Cantrell Indictment Marks Sad Political Chapter: The indictment of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is described as a "sad, disappointed, [but] not surprised" event, adding to the city's political history [4].

• Emergency Evacuation in Roseland Due to Explosion: A mandatory emergency evacuation in Roseland followed a massive explosion and fire at a plant, with drone footage capturing the event [4].

• Saints Preseason Ends with Loss, QB Battle Unresolved: The New Orleans Saints concluded their preseason with a loss, and the quarterback competition between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough remains a draw [4].

• Louisiana Anglers Near Red Snapper Quota: Recreational fishers in Louisiana reeled in over 630,000 pounds of red snapper by August 10, nearing the annual quota limit [4].

• New Orleans Weather Update: The area is experiencing few storms and mainly hot temperatures, with two systems being tracked in the tropics [4].

• 12 Things to Do in New Orleans According to Locals: A curated list offers 12 activities and attractions recommended by locals for visitors to New Orleans [4].

• Broncos' Risers & Fallers After Win Over Saints: An analysis of the Denver Broncos' biggest risers and fallers followed their preseason victory against the New Orleans Saints [4].

• Pelicans Unwilling to Trade Key Player for Bucks: The New Orleans Pelicans are unwilling to include a key player ("needle-tipper") desired by the Milwaukee Bucks in potential trade discussions [4].

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Guidance from Proverbs 23

Drawing from Proverbs 23, we find profound guidance on how to navigate life with integrity, wisdom, and respect, themes that resonate amidst the complexities of current events.

The text advises: "Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding" (Proverbs 23:17-18, 22-23) [5].

This selection emphasizes several key principles for "Divine Instruction and Righteous Living" [6]:

• Avoiding Envy and Trusting in God: It cautions against envying those who engage in sinful practices, reminding us to maintain "the fear of the LORD" (Proverbs 23:17) [5]. This aligns with the instruction to "Worship the One True God" and find "ultimate security and peace in trusting him" [6]. Even when facing issues like political corruption or cybercrime, where wrongdoers might seem to prosper temporarily, the counsel is not to envy their path, but to trust in an ultimate divine justice [6].

• Respect for Parents and the Value of Truth and Wisdom: The counsel to "Hearken unto thy father... and despise not thy mother when she is old" (Proverbs 23:22) [5] highlights the importance of respecting foundational wisdom and guidance, traditionally passed down through generations. Crucially, it urges us to "Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding" (Proverbs 23:23) [5]. This reinforces the "Best Practice" to "Diligently Seek and Apply Wisdom" [6] and "Embrace and Follow God's Instruction" [6]. In an age of rapidly changing technology and information, this timeless advice underscores the enduring value of seeking truth and sound understanding over fleeting trends or deceptive narratives.

This ancient wisdom offers a framework for navigating everything from personal choices about career (like the software developer jailed for sabotage) to understanding global events (like famine or political upheaval), by focusing on internal integrity and adherence to enduring moral principles rather than external circumstances or the allure of ill-gotten gains.

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Here are the ten alerts from the "AI & Cybersecurity: Latest Alerts and Innovations" source, prioritizing the most recent items:

• Google is adding "Projects" feature to Gemini to run research tasks (August 17, 2025): Google's Gemini is currently testing a new "Projects" feature, similar to OpenAI's Project Feature for ChatGPT.

• U.S. seizes $2.8 million in crypto from Zeppelin ransomware operator (August 17, 2025): The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the seizure of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from an alleged ransomware operator, Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko.

• Anthropic: Claude can now end conversations to prevent harmful uses (August 17, 2025): Anthropic has updated its Claude AI model with a new feature that allows it to terminate conversations if they are deemed harmful or misused.

• OpenAI prepares Chromium-based AI browser to take on Google (August 16, 2025): OpenAI is reportedly testing an AI-powered browser that uses Chromium as its engine, potentially debuting on macOS.

• Leak: ChatGPT cheaper plan costs $4 or £3.50, might release everywhere (August 16, 2025): OpenAI is developing a more affordable "ChatGPT Go" plan, which may see a broader release beyond initially targeted regions like India.

• OpenAI is improving ChatGPT voice mode (August 16, 2025): OpenAI is actively working on new features to enhance ChatGPT's Voice mode, providing users with more control over its functionality.

• Researcher to release exploit for full auth bypass on FortiWeb (August 16, 2025): A security researcher has released a partial proof-of-concept exploit for a vulnerability in the FortiWeb web application firewall, which could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication.

• Microsoft Teams to protect against malicious URLs, dangerous file types (August 16, 2025): Microsoft has announced enhanced protections within Teams chats and channels against malicious URLs and dangerous file types.

• Colt Telecom attack claimed by WarLock ransomware, data up for sale (August 15, 2025): UK-based Colt Technology Services is dealing with a cyberattack attributed to WarLock ransomware, causing multi-day outages and leading to stolen data being offered for sale.

• Cisco warns of max severity flaw in Firewall Management Center (August 15, 2025): Cisco has issued a warning about a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the RADIUS subsystem of its Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) software.

NPR News: August 17, 2025 Headlines

The "NPR News: August 17, 2025 Headlines" source provides headlines without summaries, and all are from the same date. Here are ten headlines from this source:

• Hundreds march to White House to protest Trump's D.C. crackdown.

• Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington.

• Teenagers in Washington, D.C., say the federal police takeover makes them feel unsafe.

• Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit.

• Electricity prices are climbing more than twice as fast as inflation.

• European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump.

• Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive.

• Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 storm.

• Amid growing 'scandal' of elder homelessness, health care groups aim to help.

• Chimpanzees pick up communication styles from their moms, not their dads.

San Francisco's Week in Local News: August 2025

Here are eight local news stories from the "San Francisco's Week in Local News: August 2025" source, including their summaries:

• SFUSD Payroll Issues Persist as School Year Begins: San Francisco Unified School District educators are experiencing ongoing payroll problems with a new $20 million system, causing frustration as the 2025-2026 school year begins and highlighting broader administrative challenges.

• Fatal Shooting in Hunters Point Neighborhood: A 19-year-old woman was killed and a man injured in a double shooting in San Francisco’s Hunters Point on August 11, 2025, with the suspect still at large. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city.

• Nonprofit Funding Cut Threatens Western Addition Programs: San Francisco’s decision to cut funding to a nonprofit accused of bribing a former city official jeopardized programs for needy kids and families in the Western Addition, sparking community concern and reflecting ongoing efforts to address corruption.

• Pedestrian Killed in SoMa Hit-and-Run: A 78-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a driver in San Francisco’s SoMa district on August 12, 2025, marking a troubling trend of pedestrian fatalities in the area. Authorities are investigating the hit-and-run.

• BART to San Jose Project Faces Delays: The BART extension to San Jose is leaning toward a single-tunnel design to reduce costs and delays, but the project still faces significant hurdles, with updates reported on August 12, 2025. This transit expansion is critical for Bay Area connectivity.

• Tesla Battery Truck Crash Causes I-80 Delays: A truck carrying Tesla batteries overturned on Interstate 80 near Truckee on August 11, 2025, causing significant traffic delays and requiring a complex cleanup. The incident highlights challenges with transporting high-tech materials.

• Gov. Newsom Appoints New Bay Area Judges: On August 8, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed seven new Superior Court judges in Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, aiming to strengthen the region’s judicial system. This move is part of broader efforts to address local court backlogs.

• One killed, another injured in crash on I-280 in San Francisco: (This headline is provided by the source, but the summary text is truncated in the given excerpt. However, the source indicates it is a news item with a summary).

Daily Hacker News

The "Top 10 Tech Headlines: August 2025" source provides headlines and their ranking by points, but no summaries beyond the headline itself. Here are the ten headlines from this source:

• GDPR meant nothing: chat control ends privacy for the EU [video] (August 17, 2025).

• FFmpeg moves to Forgejo (August 13, 2025).

• Node.js is able to execute TypeScript files without additional configuration (August 17, 2025).

• Hyundai wants Ioniq 5 customers to pay for cybersecurity patch in baffling move (August 17, 2025).

• Why LinkedIn Rewards Mediocrity (August 17, 2025).

• LL3M: Large Language 3D Modelers (August 17, 2025).

• Dev Compass – Programming Philosophy Quiz (August 17, 2025).

• Guid Smash (August 17, 2025).

• SuperSight: A graphical enhancement mod for Brøderbund's "Stunts" (August 13, 2025).

• Lessons learned from building a sync-engine and reactivity system with SQLite (August 17, 2025).

Guidance from Proverbs 17

Drawing from Proverbs Chapter 17, we can find several timeless pieces of guidance that can be applied to many of the situations reported in these news items:

• On Conflict and Strife: "The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with" (Proverbs 17:14). This proverb suggests that conflict, like a small leak, can quickly escalate if not addressed early. It advises to avoid contention and address issues before they become unmanageable, a principle relevant to political protests, ongoing payroll problems, and the escalating arms race.

• On Corruption and Justice: "A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment" (Proverbs 17:23). This highlights the corrupting influence of bribes and how they can pervert justice. This is directly applicable to the news item about the nonprofit funding cut due to accusations of bribing a city official, emphasizing the importance of integrity in leadership and public service.

• On Well-being and Perspective: "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones" (Proverbs 17:22). This verse speaks to the power of one's inner disposition. In the face of challenging news like elder homelessness, or even the feeling of unsafety among teenagers due to federal police presence, it reminds us of the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and hope, even amidst adversity, for personal and community resilience.

These proverbs offer profound insights into human nature and provide enduring wisdom for navigating various societal challenges, from personal conduct to community affairs.

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Houston Local News

From "Discover More in Houston on Flipboard," key items include: • Houston has seen a slight decline in homicides and other violent crimes during the first six months of the year, mirroring a nationwide trend [1-3]. • National Thrift Shop Day is celebrated on Sunday, August 17th, with Houston area shops highlighted for promoting the purchase of used items [1-3]. • In college sports, North Texas is still working to catch up in conference play, having been previously "lapped" by Texas Tech and Houston [4]. • A movie review for "Nobody 2" is featured under "Reviews For The Easily Distracted" [4, 5]. • The Supreme Court has granted environmentalists a rare victory [2, 3]. • A recently sold office tower in downtown Houston is slated for a $26.5 million residential conversion [2, 3]. • Some residents in Houston are concerned that their problems might be neglected after redistricting [3, 5]. • Flipboard's Houston topic covers various categories including crime, things to do, sports, politics, and business [6].

National Public Radio News

From "NPR : National Public Radio," notable items include: • Trump and Putin are scheduled to meet in Anchorage today, with their past interactions adding intrigue to the summit [7]. • On the eve of this summit, Russians have expressed both hopes and doubts for peace [7]. • The Trump administration is asserting powers over the D.C. police chief, a move that capital leaders are pushing back against [7]. • As Republicans engage with voters during tense town halls, they are observed sticking to a pre-determined script [7]. • Despite appearing to no longer be an issue, a certain virus is still identified as a threat [7]. • A judge has struck down the Trump administration's guidance against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at schools [7]. • The Trump administration is pursuing the elimination or privatization of the Energy Star program [7]. • The founder of Blackwater is preparing to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence escalates [7]. • The anti-Trump podcast "MeidasTouch" is noted for rivaling "Joe Rogan", prompting questions about its long-term viability [7]. • D.C. clergy are criticizing the federal takeover, stating that "fear is not a strategy for safety" [7].

Top Headlines (General News / Science & Technology)

From "Top Headlines: August 15, 2025," interesting items include: • Streaming services are reportedly driving viewers back to piracy [8]. • There is progress being made towards universal Copy/Paste shortcuts on Linux [8]. • A visualization and simulation of the Central Limit Theorem is highlighted [8]. • The secret code behind the CIA's Kryptos puzzle is now available for sale [9]. • The UK government's 'safety' act is described as being about influence over public discourse [10]. • America's mobility is stalling, with observations that people are not buying homes or switching jobs [11]. • A provocative statement suggests that "Open hardware desktop 3D printing is dead" [12]. • A US Government agency has reportedly dropped "Grok" following a backlash related to "MechaHitler" [12]. • An article reflects on the experience of "I used to know how to write in Japanese" [9]. • The U.S. grid's weakness may signal the end of the AI race [11].

Western Networks Inc. Security Alerts (Science & Technology - Cybersecurity)

From "Western Networks Inc.," significant security alerts and technology news include: • Plex has issued an urgent warning for users to immediately patch a recently discovered security vulnerability in their media servers [13]. • The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Grinex, a cryptocurrency exchange identified as a successor to Garantex, for its alleged involvement in money laundering for ransomware gangs [13]. • Pro-Russian hackers are being blamed for a water dam sabotage in Norway, where they reportedly took control of critical operation systems and opened outflow valves [13]. • A new Booking.com phishing campaign is employing a Unicode character (the Japanese hiragana 'ん') to make phishing links appear legitimate and trick users into downloading malware [13]. • A report reveals that ransomware and infostealers are increasingly relying on stealth over encryption, with only 3% of data exfiltration attempts being stopped [13]. • OpenAI is developing a Chromium-based browser that will feature ChatGPT Agent integration, allowing the AI to control the browser [13]. • Healthcare was the leading industry for data breaches in 2024, with over 275 million patient records exposed, primarily due to weak or stolen passwords [14]. • A new Linux malware, "Koske," has been found to hide itself within seemingly benign JPEG images of panda bears, using them to deploy malware directly into system memory [15]. • Google Gemini for Workspace has a flaw that allows it to generate legitimate-looking email summaries containing malicious instructions or warnings, directing users to phishing sites without using attachments or direct links [16]. • ChatGPT is introducing "personality" toggles on its web app, enabling users to choose between various personalities for the assistant, such as "Robot" [16].

Guidance from Proverbs 8:15

Proverbs 8:15 states, "By me kings reign, and princes decree justice" [17]. This verse emphasizes that wisdom is the foundational principle for effective and righteous governance. It suggests that leaders who align themselves with wisdom are enabled to rule justly and establish equitable decrees, highlighting wisdom as a crucial guiding force for all those in positions of authority [17].

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News from National Public Radio Daily Feed

Based on the headlines and summaries provided, here are the 10 items listed:

* Federal judge temporarily halts Trump's sweeping government overhaul. This report indicates that a judge has issued a temporary stop to President Trump's planned changes to the structure of the government. This news was dated Friday, May 9, 2025.

* Vice President Vance says India-Pakistan fighting is 'none of our business'. This item reports on Vice President Vance stating that the conflict between India and Pakistan is not a concern for the United States. This news was dated Friday, May 9, 2025.

* Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk freed from immigration detention. According to this headline and summary, a Tufts student named Rümeysa Öztürk has been released from immigration detention. This occurred on Friday, May 9, 2025.

* Chicago celebrates cultural victory with native son, Pope Leo XIV. This news discusses how Chicago is celebrating Pope Leo XIV, who is from the city. This event took place on Friday, May 9, 2025.

* New Jersey is a fossil hotspot, with answers about the day the dinosaurs died. This report states that New Jersey is a significant location for finding fossils and may offer insights into the event that led to the extinction of dinosaurs. This information was available on Friday, May 9, 2025.

* USDA, DOGE demand states hand over personal data about food stamp recipients. This item reports that the USDA and "DOGE" are requiring states to provide personal information about individuals receiving food stamps. This news was from Friday, May 9, 2025.

* Librarian of Congress firing is latest move in upheaval of U.S. cultural institutions. This article suggests that the firing of the Librarian of Congress is part of ongoing significant changes affecting cultural institutions in the United States. This was reported on Friday, May 9, 2025.

* Why this U.S. ambassador cried at a press conference — and is being called a hero. This news item explores the reasons behind a U.S. ambassador becoming emotional during a press conference and subsequently being regarded as a hero. The date for this item was not explicitly provided in the source.

* 'Thunderbolts' is an unwieldy jumble, and also the best Marvel film in a while. This is a review suggesting that the film 'Thunderbolts' is complex or disorganized but is considered the best recent movie from Marvel. The date was not explicitly provided.

* Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims over user data collection. This report states that Google has agreed to pay the state of Texas $1.4 billion to resolve disputes related to how it collected user data. The date was not explicitly provided.

Science and Technology News from Daily Hacker News

Based on the items listed, here are the top 10 with their available details. The sources provide headlines, source domains, points, time posted, and number of comments, but do not contain summaries or the actual content of the articles.

* LegoGPT: Generating Physically Stable and Buildable Lego

* Source: avalovelace1.github.io

* Points: 548

* Time posted: 23 hours ago

* Comments: 136

* NSF faces shake-up as officials abolish its 37 divisions

* Source: science.org

* Points: 493

* Time posted: 16 hours ago

* Comments: 649

* ALICE detects the conversion of lead into gold at the LHC

* Source: home.cern

* Points: 508

* Time posted: 13 hours ago

* Comments: 263

* Show HN: Hyvector – A fast and modern SVG editor

* Source: hyvector.com

* Points: 256

* Time posted: 17 hours ago

* Comments: 70

* Sofie: open-source web based system for automating live TV news production

* Source: nrkno.github.io

* Points: 285

* Time posted: 15 hours ago

* Comments: 37

* Fui: C library for interacting with the framebuffer in a TTY context

* Source: github.com/martinfama

* Points: 153

* Time posted: 1 day ago

* Comments: 66

* 21 GB/s CSV Parsing Using SIMD on AMD 9950X

* Source: nietras.com

* Points: 259

* Time posted: 14 hours ago

* Comments: 137

* Starlink User Terminal Teardown

* Source: darknavy.org

* Points: 283

* Time posted: 1 day ago

* Comments: 99

* Show HN: Aberdeen – An elegant approach to reactive UIs

* Source: aberdeenjs.org

* Points: 195

* Time posted: 15 hours ago

* Comments: 107

* Itter.sh – Micro-Blogging via Terminal

* Source: itter.sh

* Points: 220

* Time posted: 14 hours ago

* Comments: 65

Security News from Security Alerts Index - Western Networks

Here are the 10 news headlines and summaries provided by this source:

* Ascension says recent data breach affects over 430,000 patients. Ascension, a large private healthcare system, has stated that personal and healthcare information for over 430,000 patients was exposed in a data breach revealed the previous month. This news was dated May 9, 2025.

* Police dismantles botnet selling hacked routers as residential proxies. Law enforcement has taken down a botnet that infected thousands of routers over 20 years to create two residential proxy networks known as Anyproxy and 5socks. The FBI also warned that threat actors were deploying malware on end-of-life (EoL) routers for this purpose. This occurred on May 9, 2025.

* Germany takes down eXch cryptocurrency exchange, seizes servers. The Federal police in Germany (BKA) seized server infrastructure and shut down the 'eXch' cryptocurrency exchange platform due to alleged money laundering of cybercrime proceeds. This happened on May 9, 2025.

* Education giant Pearson hit by cyberattack exposing customer data. The education company Pearson suffered a cyberattack resulting in the theft of corporate data and customer information. This event was dated May 8, 2025.

* Supply chain attack hits npm package with 45,000 weekly downloads. An npm package named 'rand-user-agent' was compromised in a supply chain attack to inject obfuscated code that activates a remote access trojan (RAT) on a user's system. This news was from May 8, 2025.

* VC giant Insight Partners confirms investor data stolen in breach. Venture capital firm Insight Partners has confirmed that sensitive data belonging to employees and limited partners was stolen in a cyberattack that occurred in January 2025. This confirmation was made on May 8, 2025.

* Google links new LostKeys data theft malware to Russian cyberspies. Since the beginning of the year, the Russian state-backed ColdRiver hacking group has been utilizing new LostKeys malware in espionage attacks targeting Western governments, journalists, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations to steal files. This was reported on May 8, 2025.

* PowerSchool hacker now extorting individual school districts. PowerSchool has warned that the hacker responsible for its December cyberattack is now individually extorting schools , threatening to release previously stolen student and teacher data if a ransom isn't paid. This news was dated May 7, 2025.

* NSO Group fined $167M for spyware attacks on 1,400 WhatsApp users. A U.S. federal jury has ordered Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group to pay WhatsApp over $167 million in punitive damages and over $444,000 in compensatory damages for a 2019 campaign that targeted 1,400 users of the communication app. This verdict was rendered on May 7, 2025.

* Critical Langflow RCE flaw exploited to hack AI app servers. The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has identified a Langflow remote code execution vulnerability as actively exploited , urging organizations to apply security updates and mitigations promptly. This alert was issued on May 6, 2025.

Local News from Spotlight: Chicago, IL

This source provides 7 distinct news items related to Chicago. It explicitly notes that it contains fewer than 10 items in the requested format.

* Lori Lightfoot claps back after Trump calls her one of America's worst mayors. This article reports on President Trump criticizing former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot again and states that she is responding to his remarks.

* What's the best way for the city to respond to 'teen takeovers'? Here's what you told us. This report indicates that some readers believe the city should implement curfews and penalize teens and their parents. Others advocate for creative solutions that provide opportunities for young people.

* Da Pope: Chicago Loses Its Mind Over Homegrown Pontiff. This headline refers to the reaction in Chicago immediately after the news that the new pope was from the city. It states that the internet reacted strongly and Chicagoans were very excited.

* Chicago Jazz Fest announces headliners for summer 2025. The source indicates that Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding is scheduled to perform at this festival. Summer is noted as festival season in Chicago.

* Dan McGrath: Not even popes can mend the North Side-South Side schism?. This piece comments on the fact that Pope Leo XIV is reportedly a White Sox fan. It suggests that this affiliation highlights the ongoing division between the North Side and South Side in Chicago.

* After first practice of rookie minicamp, Bears coach Ben Johnson promises intensity but also balance. The report on the Bears rookie minicamp states that the team needs coach Ben Johnson to improve their speed faster than his predecessor. Johnson is described as another first-time head coach.

* 'DA POPE!' Leo XIV's Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor. This article discusses the humorous reactions, memes, and doctored images that have emerged following the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Leo XIV as the first American pontiff. The humor is described as being deeper than Chicago's pizza and more loaded than its hot dogs.

Guidance from Proverbs Chapter 9

The book of Proverbs contains wisdom teachings. Chapter 9 presents a contrast between the invitations of Wisdom and Folly.

Wisdom calls out, inviting those who lack understanding to turn from their foolish ways and live. "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding". Wisdom promises multiplied days and increased years of life to those who receive instruction. If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; but if you scorn, you alone will bear the consequences.

In contrast, the foolish woman (Folly) is clamorous and knows nothing. She sits in the high places of the city, calling out to those passing by. She offers "stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant". However, those who accept her invitation do not know that the dead are there, and her guests are in the depths of hell.

The guidance from Proverbs 9 highlights the importance of seeking and embracing wisdom. It contrasts this with the destructive path of folly. The chapter emphasizes that the fear of the LORD is foundational to wisdom and understanding. It suggests that listening to instruction leads to life and multiplied days, while rejecting wisdom and instruction leads to shame and destruction. This wisdom from Proverbs provides a framework for evaluating choices and paths, whether personal, societal, or in response to the events and information presented in the news.

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* Oceanfront - Belief (link)

* Excerpts from "978-1-4964-1665-0.pdf"

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* Excerpts from "National Public Radio daily feed"

* Excerpts from "Security Alerts Index - Western Networks"

* Excerpts from "Spotlight: Chicago, IL"

* Excerpts from "https://pereiraclassics.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/The-Book-of-Proverbs.pdf"

* Kanye West - Homecoming (link)

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