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Old-growth forest logging resumed in Finland – Stora Enso breaking its sustainability promises https://www.greenpeace.org/finland/blogit/metsat/old-growth-forest-logging-resumed-in-finland-stora-enso-bre…

Old-growth forest logging resumed in Finland – Stora Enso breaking its sustainability promises - Greenpeace Suomi
In March we warned that forestry giant Stora Enso’s products may contain traces of old growth forests. Well now we know that they do, with fresh proof from Kainuu, Finland.…

Maryland suspends 20,000 drivers licenses per year because of unpaid child support. And how many does it suspend because of bad driving?
https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/pol…

Maryland lawmakers scale back driver’s license suspensions for unpaid child support
The measure exempts Marylanders making at or 250% below the federal poverty guidelines.

Stop Looking for Red Lines. You no Longer Live in a Full Democracy (Ryan Enos/Social Notes)
https://ryandenos.substack.com/p/stop-looking-for-red-lines-you-no
http://www.memeorandum.com/250613/p136#a250613p136

I believe I have managed to prove my ID in order to comply with the new laws that say I have to prove my ID to own the business I own that I'm sure already asked me to prove my ID when I registered it.
First we tried the on-web version, but that apparently relies upon the corporates having managed to profile and track me, because it told me they had no questions upon which to base identification. Good I guess? My avoid-tracking systems must be working at least a bit?
Next we tried the android app, but apparently the phone I tried that with is too old and the app won't install.
So next option is turning up at a post office with a printed letter. I don't own a printer though, so had to have them post that to me.
Took the letter and a driving licence up to the post office today and "It's not going through" they said, pointing to a stalled progress bar on an android app on a tablet.
Um. Okay. So?
Just wait longer apparently. About ten minutes and it finally proceeded and the post office man took a photograph of me after asking me to disrobe of my robe, strip down to a teeshirt and jeans.
Not sure in what sense this has proven my ID any more than it was already proven to get the driving licence or company registration in the first place?
Apparently I now have government logins for "One Login" and for "government gateway" and they are not the same thing? But sort of are the same thing?
Can't say I really understand it. Expect they'll introduce a third government login when they do these Digital ID cards they're talking about.
God knows how I'm supposed to know which to use when the company tax records need updating in a few months.
#id #government #oneLogin

Sources: Palmer Luckey's stablecoin startup Atticus raised ~$250M at a $2.25B valuation, and will merge into Erebor, formed by Luckey to get a banking license (Axios)
https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-deals/2025/06/13/palmer-luckey-er…

Scoop: New details on Palmer Luckey's crypto unicorn
Atticus will merge into Erebor, recently formed by Luckey with plans to get a banking license.

“[T]here can be no debate that most protesters demonstrated peacefully,” he said & that those who were violent were not armed with weapons or organized to overthrow the government.
✅ Q&A on Federalizing the #NationalGuard in #LosAngeles - FactCheck.org

Q&A on Federalizing the National Guard in Los Angeles - FactCheck.org
The disagreement between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom over Trump deploying state National Guard troops to Los Angeles is now being debated in court. We’ll explain how the situation developed and answer some common questions.

#Iran #FuckTheMullahs

I’ve heard that the Trump admin is concerned that having the parade in the rain might be depressing the troops a bit and are looking for a way to cheer them up, apparently there’s one good suggestion on the table:

Engineering teams often get stuck striving for perfection, not out of laziness, but due to an insatiable desire to improve. Join Tim Schmolka next week at Berlin Buzzwords to discover how teams can overcome perfectionism. He will discuss the significance of setting clear boundaries, balancing quality with timely delivery, and focusing on what truly matters.
Learn more:

The Perfection Trap
Many engineering teams face a common struggle: the desire to deliver perfect solutions can delay projects and limit business impact. This session explores how the familiar Parkinson’s Law is often misunderstood in engineering contexts. Instead of laziness, it’s excessive craftsmanship and relentless perfectionism that extend timelines. Through real-world examples and practical insights, you’ll learn about the “perfection pressure spectrum,” which helps diagnose whether your team is st…

No Kings Los Angeles represents. Can't stop, won't stop. (Courtesy of Dr. @luckytran.com)
#nokings #Protests #LosAngeles