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@metacurity@infosec.exchange
2025-07-26 13:08:42

Each week, Metacurity offers our free and paid subscribers a digest of the best long-form (and longish) infosec-related pieces we couldn't properly fit into our daily news crush.
This week's selection covers
--N. Korea's IT worker scheme ensnared a troubled woman,
--Iran is harvesting millions of airline passengers' data,
--Myanmar is isolated in its digital tyranny,
--Pushing the UK to abandon its encryption backdoor,
--The racist hacker …

Best infosec-related long reads for the week of 7/19/25
N. Korea's IT worker scheme ensnared a troubled woman, Iran is harvesting millions of airline passengers' data, Myanmar is isolated in its digital tyranny, Pushing the UK to abandon its encryption backdoor, The racist hacker attacking universities, Making quantum cryptography stronger

@andres4ny@social.ridetrans.it
2025-07-27 05:55:12

Ugh, the NYC subway keeps getting more and more dangerous. Right, Sean? bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5hz3b

BNO News (@bnonews.com)
WATCH: Landing gear of American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport, passengers evacuated

@arXiv_mathOC_bot@mastoxiv.page
2025-06-27 08:37:59

Robust and Flexible Microtransit Design: Chance-Constrained Dial-a-Ride Problem with Soft Time Windows
Hongli Li (Purdue University IN, USA), Zengxiang Lei (Purdue University IN, USA), Xinwu Qian (Rice University USA), Satish V. Ukkusuri (Purdue University IN, USA)
arxiv.org/abs/2506.20788

Robust and Flexible Microtransit Design: Chance-Constrained Dial-a-Ride Problem with Soft Time Windows
Microtransit offers a promising blend of rideshare flexibility and public transit efficiency. In practice, it faces unanticipated but spatially aligned requests, passengers seeking to join ongoing schedules, leading to underutilized capacity and degraded service if not properly managed. At the same time, it must accommodate diverse passenger needs, from routine errands to time-sensitive trips such as medical appointments. To meet these expectations, incorporating time flexibility is essential. …

@PaulWermer@sfba.social
2025-06-25 13:59:33

#Uber
theguardian.com/technology/202

Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits
US academics say computer code systematically raised fares at expense of drivers and passengers

@paulwermer@sfba.social
2025-06-25 13:59:33

#Uber
theguardian.com/technology/202

Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits
US academics say computer code systematically raised fares at expense of drivers and passengers

@cdarwin@c.im
2025-06-25 01:05:12

A Qantas Airlines flight that left from Perth, Australia, on Monday night
returned to the same city the next morning after more than 15 consecutive hours in the air
— thanks to turmoil in the Middle East.
The flight, QF33, which was supposed to land in Paris,
was among a number of airplane journeys that were disrupted
after attacks in the region involving the United States, Israel and Iran prompted officials to temporarily close air space in the region.

15-Hour Qantas Flight Takes Passengers From Perth to Perth Amid Mideast Closures
Flights on Monday and Tuesday were delayed and diverted because of temporary air space closures in the region.

@midtsveen@social.linux.pizza
2025-07-24 23:51:28

Pretty sure my mom gets that “flying-an-airplane-without-a-manual” feeling whenever she walks in and catches sight of my anarchist flag waving next to the rainbow, trans, and neurodiversity pride flags.
#Autism #ActuallyAutistic

The image shows a complex airplane cockpit filled with instruments. Text overlay reads: "Being an autism parent is like flying one of these for the first time, without a manual, in the dark, with passengers criticizing."
@jerome@jasette.facil.services
2025-06-16 15:17:00

So Via Rail charges you if you want seats that are not rear facing.. but even when they do, they often do not honour the seat assignments.
Great.
thestar.com/business/th…

Via Rail passengers say they paid a premium for a forward-facing seat — so why didn’t they get one?
Disgruntled riders, some with motion sickness troubles, wonder why they aren't getting the forward-facing seats they paid a premium to choose.

@newstik@social.heise.de
2025-07-16 03:48:34

Full Canadian Transportation Agency decisions were #public, but legislative changes made most #confidential

Constitutional challenge launched over rules preventing air passengers from speaking about complaints | CBC News
The Air Passenger Rights group is taking the federal government to court over rules preventing passengers from talking publicly about complaints filed with Canada’s airline watchdog, saying they are unconstitutional because they violate the right to freedom of expression.

@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2025-06-20 04:00:07

us_air_traffic: U.S. air traffic
Yearly snapshots of flights among all commercial airports in the United States from 1990 to today. Metadata include passengers, distance, carrier, airport located city, state, and month of the flight.
This network has 2278 nodes and 6390340 edges.
Tags: Transportation, Airport, Unweighted, Metadata, Temporal

us_air_traffic: U.S. air traffic. 2278 nodes, 6390340 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/us_air_traffic

us_air_traffic — U.S. air traffic
Yearly snapshots of flights among all commercial airports in the United States from 1990 to today. Metadata include passengers, distance, carrier, airport located city, state, and month of the flight.

@paulbusch@mstdn.ca
2025-07-26 13:15:14

Good Morning #Canada
For over 20 years, this 17-meter tall musical instrument has struck a chord with visitors to Sydney Nova Scotia. This installment of #BigStuffInSmallTowns showcases the biggest fiddle in the world and is a must stop selfie spot for cruise ship passengers as they disembark at the harbourfront. But Sydney has a reason to fret about their fiddle dominance as the original artists has been asked by two other towns to create an even bigger version to take the world title.
#CanadaIsAwesome #BigFiddle #RoadTrip
cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-07-13 00:30:07

In the Air - Inside of the Window ✈️ 👩‍✈️
在空中 - 窗内 ✈️ 👩‍✈️
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️FOMAPAN Action 400
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️？
#filmphotography

Foma FOMAPAN 400 Action (FF) 📝 English Alt Text A black-and-white photo of an airplane cabin with passengers seated in rows. Overhead screens display in-flight entertainment, and a flight attendant stands in the aisle near the middle of the plane. 📝 中文替代文字 一张黑白色调的飞机客舱照片，乘客坐在整齐排列的座位上。天花板上挂着多个显示屏播放机上娱乐内容，一名空乘人员站在靠近客舱中部的过道中。
Foma FOMAPAN 400 Action (FF) 📝 English Alt Text A black-and-white photograph of an airplane cabin interior. Overhead compartments line the left side, while multiple in-flight screens on the right display a person. The image focuses on the structured layout and atmosphere of the plane without highlighting specific passengers. 📝 中文替代文字 一张飞机客舱内部的黑白照片。左侧为行李舱，右侧多个机上屏幕显示出一个人物。画面呈现出飞机内部整洁有序的布局，没有特别突出的乘客形象。
Foma FOMAPAN 400 Action (FF) 📝 English Alt Text A black-and-white photo showing the interior of an airplane cabin, viewed from the rear. Passengers fill the seats and some are standing in the aisles, possibly preparing for takeoff or arrival. The scene captures a busy yet orderly atmosphere, with visible overhead compartments and soft cabin lighting. 📝 中文替代文字 一张从飞机尾部拍摄的黑白照片，展示了机舱内部。乘客坐满座位，有些人在过道上站立，似乎正在为起飞或到达做准备。画面呈现出繁忙但有序的氛围，行李舱和柔和的客舱灯光清晰可见。
@Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy
2025-06-15 09:05:51

On my way to The Hague, to draw the red line for Dutch government with respect to Israel's continuing genocide in Gaza.
After last time's 100,000 participants, NS put in a lot of extra trains. My very early one already has a lot of passengers in red.
#rodelijn

Poster with red line demanding govt action against Israel.
Railway schedule showing 6 trains from Utrecht to The Hague within 45 minutes.
My red shirt
@arXiv_csHC_bot@mastoxiv.page
2025-07-01 10:38:13

Reducing Motion Sickness in Passengers of Autonomous Personal Mobility Vehicles by Presenting a Driving Path
Yuya Ide, Hailong Liu, Takahiro Wada
arxiv.org/abs/2506.23457 …

Reducing Motion Sickness in Passengers of Autonomous Personal Mobility Vehicles by Presenting a Driving Path
Autonomous personal mobility vehicles (APMVs) are small mobility devices designed for individual automated transportation in shared spaces. In such environments, frequent pedestrian avoidance maneuvers may cause rapid steering adjustments and passive postural responses from passengers, thereby increasing the risk of motion sickness. This study investigated the effects of providing path information on 16 passengers' head movement behavior and motion sickness while riding an APMV. Through a contr…

@MamasPinkyToe@mastodon.world
2025-06-04 20:15:40

The difference between the passengers on a doomed plane and Joni Ernst is that the passengers say "We're all going to die! We're all going to die!" 😱 😱😱 while Joni Ernst says "We're all going to die! We're all going to die!" 😃😃😃

@arXiv_physicsappph_bot@mastoxiv.page
2025-06-24 10:28:30

Metamaterial Bi-stable Vibration Absorbers for Railway Tracks: Experimental Study of Flexural Wave Control
Ali Jafari, Aref Afsharfard
arxiv.org/abs/2506.18801

Metamaterial Bi-stable Vibration Absorbers for Railway Tracks: Experimental Study of Flexural Wave Control
Subway rail vibrations result in serious problems in urban railway systems as they cause structural damage, as well as increase noise pollution and discomfort of passengers. This paper aims to present an experimental study on the application of Dynamic Vibration Absorbers (DVAs) to reduce unwanted rail vibrations. The effectiveness of various DVA configurations was evaluated using Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA) and stochastic vibration analysis on a UIC60/60E1 rail. The results of the study …

@burger_jaap@mastodon.social
2025-07-04 14:21:03

How it started… #DB adventures

Image of a train compartment door featuring a notice indicating that the air conditioning is broken. The sign advises passengers to use another carriage and includes a brief message in German addressing passengers about the issue.
Interior of a train showing empty rows of seats and boxes of mineral water on a table.
@cdarwin@c.im
2025-06-12 13:21:32

All 242 people on board killed after London-bound Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, say police
– latest updates
Ahmedabad police commissioner says there appear to be no survivors from flight AI171,
with passengers including 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese and one Canadian

Air India plane crash: Briton survives as more than 290 passengers and bystanders killed in Ahmedabad – latest updates
British man survived the crash of AI171, which had 242 people on board, with further deaths on the ground

@pixelcode@social.tchncs.de
2025-07-10 14:38:47

For all the other passengers and crews of #Dreamliner‎s around the globe, I hope that #AirIndia flight 171 indeed didn't crash due to general issues with the aircraft type. 🧐 #Boeing
“Th…

Air India crash investigation focuses on movement of engine fuel control switches
Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-23 00:30:06

Urban Rhythms 🎵
城市节奏 🎵
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️Lucky SHD 400
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️？
#filmphotography

Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black-and-white photograph of a modern subway station platform. The platform is clean and well-lit, with a series of columns and overhead lights. There are no people visible, giving the station a quiet and empty appearance. **Chinese:** 一张现代地铁站台的黑白照片。站台干净且灯光明亮，有多个柱子和顶部的照明灯。照片中没有人，使得车站看起来安静且空荡。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black-and-white photograph of the interior of a subway train. The image captures passengers seated and standing, holding onto handrails and poles. The train is in motion, and the lighting is dim, creating a somewhat blurred effect due to the movement. **Chinese:** 一张地铁车厢内部的黑白照片。照片中乘客们有的坐着，有的站着，手扶着扶手和立柱。地铁正在行驶中，灯光昏暗，由于运动产生了一些模糊效果。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black-and-white photograph of a minimalist workspace. The image shows a desk with a coffee cup, a small stack of items, and a vase with a plant. In the background, there is a large television or monitor mounted on the wall, which is turned off. **Chinese:** 一张极简主义风格工作空间的黑白照片。照片中有一张桌子，上面放着一个咖啡杯、一小堆物品和一个带植物的花瓶。背景中有一台挂在墙上的大电视或显示器，处于关闭状态。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black-and-white photograph of a spacious cafeteria or dining area. The room is filled with tables and chairs, and there are large, decorative hanging lamps. A few people are seated at the tables, and the overall atmosphere is calm and relaxed. **Chinese:** 一张宽敞的自助餐厅或餐饮区的黑白照片。房间内摆满了桌椅，并悬挂着大型装饰灯。几个人坐在桌旁，整体氛围宁静而轻松。

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@memeorandum@universeodon.com
2025-07-08 14:15:43

Passengers at some U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes during regular TSA checks, sources say (Kiki Intarasuwan/CBS News)
cbsnews.com/news/tsa-shoes-rul
memeorandum.com/250708/p38#a25

@emd@cosocial.ca
2025-07-12 21:02:08

I believe I have "mild” (relative to others I've heard about) Long COVID and my symptoms include, fatigue, memory loss, loss of focus, loss of motivation, worse sleep.
It's real folks.
mastodon.social/@augieray/1148

Augie Ray (@augieray@mastodon.social)
"But Augie, if repeated #COVID19 infections were harming brains, wouldn't we see evidence of that?" Thanks for asking. Yes, we would. Diminished cognition, memory impairment, attention deficits, and damage to executive functions would lead to multiple growing problems, such as: A doubling of unruly air passengers compared to before COVID: https://www.faa.gov/unruly 1/3

@StephenRees@mas.to
2025-07-10 19:02:01

From Translink
A new era for SkyTrain: The Mark V rolls into service on the Expo Line
The first of 47 new trains that will bring more space, comfort, and modern design to customers across Metro Vancouver.
Wider aisles with more standing room, handrails and new leaning pads
Spacious multi-use areas for bikes, luggage, strollers, wheelchairs, & other mobility devices
Enhanced safety and accessibility with visual door closure and emergency braking indicators

Passengers waiting on the platform as a new blue train arrives.
@adamhotep@infosec.exchange
2025-07-09 03:26:45

Yes, finally. Please allow liquids next.
dhs.gov/news/2025/07/08/dhs-en

U.S. Department of Homeland Security DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy Release Date: July 8, 2025 Passengers can now keep their shoes on at TSA security checkpoints WASHINGTON—Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy today which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. The new policy will increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint p…
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-23 00:30:06

Urban Rhythms 🎵
城市节奏 🎵
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️Lucky SHD 400
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️？
#filmphotography

Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black-and-white photograph of a modern subway station platform. The platform is clean and well-lit, with a series of columns and overhead lights. There are no people visible, giving the station a quiet and empty appearance. **Chinese:** 一张现代地铁站台的黑白照片。站台干净且灯光明亮，有多个柱子和顶部的照明灯。照片中没有人，使得车站看起来安静且空荡。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black-and-white photograph of the interior of a subway train. The image captures passengers seated and standing, holding onto handrails and poles. The train is in motion, and the lighting is dim, creating a somewhat blurred effect due to the movement. **Chinese:** 一张地铁车厢内部的黑白照片。照片中乘客们有的坐着，有的站着，手扶着扶手和立柱。地铁正在行驶中，灯光昏暗，由于运动产生了一些模糊效果。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black-and-white photograph of a minimalist workspace. The image shows a desk with a coffee cup, a small stack of items, and a vase with a plant. In the background, there is a large television or monitor mounted on the wall, which is turned off. **Chinese:** 一张极简主义风格工作空间的黑白照片。照片中有一张桌子，上面放着一个咖啡杯、一小堆物品和一个带植物的花瓶。背景中有一台挂在墙上的大电视或显示器，处于关闭状态。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black-and-white photograph of a spacious cafeteria or dining area. The room is filled with tables and chairs, and there are large, decorative hanging lamps. A few people are seated at the tables, and the overall atmosphere is calm and relaxed. **Chinese:** 一张宽敞的自助餐厅或餐饮区的黑白照片。房间内摆满了桌椅，并悬挂着大型装饰灯。几个人坐在桌旁，整体氛围宁静而轻松。

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@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2025-06-12 01:00:07

us_air_traffic: U.S. air traffic
Yearly snapshots of flights among all commercial airports in the United States from 1990 to today. Metadata include passengers, distance, carrier, airport located city, state, and month of the flight.
This network has 2278 nodes and 6390340 edges.
Tags: Transportation, Airport, Unweighted, Metadata, Temporal

us_air_traffic: U.S. air traffic. 2278 nodes, 6390340 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/us_air_traffic

us_air_traffic — U.S. air traffic
Yearly snapshots of flights among all commercial airports in the United States from 1990 to today. Metadata include passengers, distance, carrier, airport located city, state, and month of the flight.

@arXiv_eessSY_bot@mastoxiv.page
2025-06-06 07:23:15

En Route Path-planning for Partially Occupied Vehicles in Ride-pooling Systems
Pengbo Zhu, Giancarlo Ferrari-Trecate, Nikolas Geroliminis
arxiv.org/abs/2506.04968

En Route Path-planning for Partially Occupied Vehicles in Ride-pooling Systems
Ride-pooling services, such as UberPool and Lyft Shared Saver, enable a single vehicle to serve multiple customers within one shared trip. Efficient path-planning algorithms are crucial for improving the performance of such systems. For partially occupied vehicles with available capacity, we introduce a novel routing algorithm designed to maximize the likelihood of picking up additional passengers while serving the current passengers to their destination. Unlike traditional methods that group p…

@burger_jaap@mastodon.social
2025-07-14 14:26:59

It is fascinating how the electrification of public transport buses is also creating new business and collaboration models: First Bus already opens its depots during the day (when the buses are in service) to pre-approved parties, such as fleets of buses and trucks, and is now also launching #EV charging hubs for everyone (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), as “First Charge”, as in Glasgow (34 x 150 kW).

Ultra-Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging
Welcome to First Charge – Powering the Future of Clean Transport First Bus is one of the largest bus companies in the UK, carrying more than a million passengers a day.  Our goal is to have a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035 and we are well on our way to meeting to our target.  We have 1,200+ zero emission vehicles on the road and rapid charging infrastructure installed across 15+ depots nationwide.

@jamesthebard@social.linux.pizza
2025-06-01 22:33:07

Think I'm done for today. Got to level 4, only killed a couple of passengers, and now I can go for my CPL. I'm going to wait for the new sim gear to come in because my space sim setup doesn't translate well to flight sim duties. However, MSFS has great so far.
#linux #gaming …

@arXiv_csHC_bot@mastoxiv.page
2025-06-05 07:19:00

Understanding Visually Impaired Tramway Passengers Interaction with Public Transport Systems
Dominik Mimra, Dominik Kaar, Enrico Del Re, Novel Certad, Joshua Cherian Varughese, David Seibt, Cristina Olaverri-Monreal
arxiv.org/abs/2506.03687

Understanding Visually Impaired Tramway Passengers Interaction with Public Transport Systems
Designing inclusive public transport services is crucial to developing modern, barrier-free smart city infrastructure. This research contributes to the design of inclusive public transport by considering accessibility challenges emerging from socio-technical systems, thus demanding the integration of technological and social solutions. Using Actor-Network Theory (ANT) as a theoretical framework and a mixed-method approach, including shadowing and a focus group, this study examines the socio-tec…

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-06-23 01:41:18

Park Discovery II 🏞️
公园探险 II 🏞️
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️Lucky SHD 400
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️？
#filmphotography

**English:** This scan from a black and white film negative shows an outdoor seating area, likely part of a park or recreational facility. The seating consists of several picnic tables, each adorned with Coca-Cola branding. The tables are arranged neatly on a paved surface, and each table is equipped with an umbrella providing shade. The area is surrounded by trees, creating a pleasant and shaded environment. The overall scene suggests a place where people can relax and enjoy a meal or a drink …
**English:** This scan from a black and white film negative depicts an indoor bumper car arena. The scene is devoid of people, giving it a quiet and somewhat nostalgic atmosphere. Several bumper cars are scattered across the floor, each equipped with large rubber bumpers. The background features large windows that allow natural light to filter in, illuminating the space and casting shadows. Outside the windows, trees can be seen, suggesting that the arena is located in a park or a similar outdo…
**English:** This scan from a black and white film negative captures a serene scene in what appears to be an amusement park. A small train is seen traveling on an elevated track, winding its way through a wooded area. The train is carrying several passengers, who seem to be enjoying the ride. The track is supported by a series of poles and is surrounded by lush trees, creating a sense of being enveloped by nature. The ground below the track appears to be slightly wet, possibly from a recent rai…
**English:** This scan from a black and white film negative features a classic carousel situated in an outdoor setting, likely within an amusement park. The carousel is a two-tiered structure with ornate decorations and a canopy roof. Several people can be seen enjoying the ride, adding a sense of movement and joy to the scene. In the foreground, a person is seated on a bench under a large umbrella, while another person is walking nearby. The area is surrounded by trees, providing a natural bac…

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@arXiv_econGN_bot@mastoxiv.page
2025-07-16 07:46:31

Forecasting NYC Yellow Taxi Ridership Decline: A Time Series Analysis of Daily Passenger Counts (2017-2019)
Gaurav Singh
arxiv.org/abs/2507.10588

Forecasting NYC Yellow Taxi Ridership Decline: A Time Series Analysis of Daily Passenger Counts (2017-2019)
This study analyzes and forecasts daily passenger counts for New York City's iconic yellow taxis during 2017-2019, a period of significant decline in ridership. Using a comprehensive dataset from the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, we employ various time series modeling approaches, including ARIMA models, to predict daily passenger volumes. Our analysis reveals strong seasonal patterns, with a consistent linear decline of approximately 200 passengers per day throughout the study period. Afte…

@isonno@mastodon.social
2025-07-03 19:12:13

Spotted a Tesla Semi truck in the wild, pulling out of the Tesla lot onto Page Mill Rd. Driver in green safety vest sits in the middle of the cab (no passengers?). While stopped at a light it looked like the driver was fighting with trim falling off the left A pillar.
A few blocks later the truck blew through the red light! Particularly scary if Tesla's AI was "driving".

Stock photo of a Tesla Semi truck.
@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2025-07-09 01:00:08

us_air_traffic: U.S. air traffic
Yearly snapshots of flights among all commercial airports in the United States from 1990 to today. Metadata include passengers, distance, carrier, airport located city, state, and month of the flight.
This network has 2278 nodes and 6390340 edges.
Tags: Transportation, Airport, Unweighted, Metadata, Temporal

us_air_traffic: U.S. air traffic. 2278 nodes, 6390340 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/us_air_traffic

us_air_traffic — U.S. air traffic
Yearly snapshots of flights among all commercial airports in the United States from 1990 to today. Metadata include passengers, distance, carrier, airport located city, state, and month of the flight.

@arXiv_csCY_bot@mastoxiv.page
2025-06-03 07:28:19

Evaluating the Contextual Integrity of False Positives in Algorithmic Travel Surveillance
Alina Wernick, Alan Medlar, Sofia S\"oderholm, Dorota G{\l}owacka
arxiv.org/abs/2506.00218

Evaluating the Contextual Integrity of False Positives in Algorithmic Travel Surveillance
International air travel is highly surveilled. While surveillance is deemed necessary for law enforcement to prevent and detect terrorism and other serious crimes, even the most accurate algorithmic mass surveillance systems produce high numbers of false positives. Despite the potential impact of false positives on the fundamental rights of millions of passengers, algorithmic travel surveillance is lawful in the EU. However, as the system's processing practices and accuracy are kept secret by l…

@cdarwin@c.im
2025-06-10 05:26:53

A Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists arrived at an Israeli port Monday after Israeli forces stopped and detained them
Israel’s Foreign Ministry published a photo on social media of Thunberg after disembarking.
The 12 activists were expected to be held at a detention facility in Ramle before being deported, according to Adalah, a legal rights group representing them

Israeli forces detain Greta Thunberg after halting Freedom Flotilla aid boat
Israeli forces have seized a Gaza-bound aid boat and detained Greta Thunberg and other activists on board, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the war with Hamas. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which had organized the voyage to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and protest Israel’s blockade and wartime conduct, said the activists had been “kidnapped by Israeli forces.” Israel said the passengers would return to their home…

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-06-14 03:35:18

Urban Composition III 🫟
都市构图 III 🫟
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️Ilford FP4 Plus, expired 1995
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️？
#filmphotography

Ilford FP4 E.I. 64 **English:** This black-and-white photograph captures a scene at a bus stop. Several people are waiting, some standing and some sitting. A woman in the foreground is engrossed in her smartphone, wearing a mask and carrying a bag. The bus stop shelter is visible, and the street outside is lined with trees and buildings, indicating an urban setting. The overall atmosphere suggests a typical day in a city with people going about their daily routines. **Chinese:** 这张黑白照片捕捉了一个公交…
Ilford FP4 E.I. 64 **English:** This black-and-white image shows the interior of a bus. The focus is on the backs of two passengers seated near the front. The bus is in motion, as suggested by the blurred scenery visible through the windows. The interior lighting is bright, illuminating the passengers and the details of the bus seats and handrails. The image conveys a sense of movement and daily commuting. **Chinese:** 这张黑白图片展示了公交车内部的场景。焦点集中在靠近前部的两名乘客的背影上。公交车正在行驶中，从窗外模糊的景色可以看出这一点。车内的灯光明亮，照亮了乘…
Ilford FP4 E.I. 64 **English:** This black-and-white photograph depicts a tranquil scene in what appears to be a park or a tree-lined street. A person is riding a bicycle away from the camera down a paved path, surrounded by lush trees and greenery. The sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. The image evokes a sense of peace and leisurely activity in a natural setting. **Chinese:** 这张黑白照片描绘了一个看似公园或绿树成荫的街道上的宁静场景。一个人正骑着自行车远离相机，沿着铺好的小路骑行，周围环绕着茂密的树木和绿地。阳光透过树叶，…
Ilford FP4 E.I. 64 **English:** This black-and-white image captures a moment at a bus station. In the foreground, a woman wearing a cap is seen from the side, possibly talking or looking at something off-camera. Behind him, a large bus is parked, with visible text on its side. The bus station appears busy, with other people and vehicles in the background. The scene suggests a bustling transportation hub with people in transit. **Chinese:** 这张黑白图片捕捉了公交车站的一个瞬间。前景中，一个戴帽子的女人从侧面可见，可能正在说话或看着镜头外的某物。…

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@jamesthebard@social.linux.pizza
2025-06-04 15:50:51

So, completed the first flight with the new controls. They are _significantly_ different than the setup that I have for _Elite: Dangerous_ which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Once I managed to get used to the control scheme the flight was pretty smooth.
Unfortunately I'm gonna need to practice landing and using the rudder pedals a lot because the landing was one of the absolute worst yet. The passengers were not amused, but since we all lived they should be grateful.
…

The trifecta of Honeycomb Aeronautics flight controls: yoke, throttle quadrant, and rudder pedals installed on the desk.
A close up picture of the Honeycomb Aeronautics yoke and throttle quadrant mounted to the top of the desk.
@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2025-07-06 01:00:07

us_air_traffic: U.S. air traffic
Yearly snapshots of flights among all commercial airports in the United States from 1990 to today. Metadata include passengers, distance, carrier, airport located city, state, and month of the flight.
This network has 2278 nodes and 6390340 edges.
Tags: Transportation, Airport, Unweighted, Metadata, Temporal

us_air_traffic: U.S. air traffic. 2278 nodes, 6390340 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/us_air_traffic

us_air_traffic — U.S. air traffic
Yearly snapshots of flights among all commercial airports in the United States from 1990 to today. Metadata include passengers, distance, carrier, airport located city, state, and month of the flight.

@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2025-07-02 15:00:08

us_air_traffic: U.S. air traffic
Yearly snapshots of flights among all commercial airports in the United States from 1990 to today. Metadata include passengers, distance, carrier, airport located city, state, and month of the flight.
This network has 2278 nodes and 6390340 edges.
Tags: Transportation, Airport, Unweighted, Metadata, Temporal

us_air_traffic: U.S. air traffic. 2278 nodes, 6390340 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/us_air_traffic

us_air_traffic — U.S. air traffic
Yearly snapshots of flights among all commercial airports in the United States from 1990 to today. Metadata include passengers, distance, carrier, airport located city, state, and month of the flight.

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2025-06-10 21:41:25

#EndFossilFuels #ClimateAction
Fact: Taking a BC Ferry from Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island is a High CO2 experience, though if it's a full ferry, it's not terrible (~5kgCO2/passenger)
By 2031, BC Ferries will have replaced 18 ferries (big and small!) in 15 years, and nearly all will be 100% electric-ready.
They just announced they're doing the big ships next.
"Built with diesel-battery hybrid propulsion systems and designed with the capability to operate on full electric power in future, the NMVs are expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and lower underwater radiated noise to better protect marine life. With greater capacity than the vessels they replace, the NMVs will offer more space for vehicles and passengers and upgraded amenities, supporting a more reliable and comfortable travel experience.”
The age of fossil fuels is ending. Any politician or lobbyist who says otherwise is either not paying attention, or bought.
#BCPoli #CanPoli #CdnPoli #ClimateEmergency #SalishSea #BCFerries
bcferries.com/news-releases/bc

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-13 00:30:02

Urban Discoveries 🏙️
都市发现 🏙️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️Lucky SHD 400
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️？
#filmphotography

Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black and white photograph capturing the reflection of tall, modern skyscrapers in the glass facade of a building. The image shows a group of people on a suspended platform, possibly window cleaners, working on the exterior of one of the buildings. The scene is urban, with a focus on the architectural details and the activity taking place. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，捕捉到高楼大厦在建筑玻璃幕墙上的倒影。图片中显示一群人在悬挂平台上，可能是擦窗工人，正在其中一栋建筑的外部工作。场景是城市化的，重点展示了建筑细节和正在进行的活动。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black and white photograph of a Go board game set up on a small round table outdoors. The board is partially set up with stones placed on it, and there are additional stones in small piles beside the board. The table is situated on a wooden deck, with a stool visible to the right. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一个围棋棋盘在户外的小圆桌上摆放。棋盘上部分摆放了棋子，旁边有额外的棋子堆放。桌子位于一个木质平台上，右侧可见一个凳子。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black and white photograph of a street scene featuring a cart filled with cleaning tools and supplies. The cart includes brooms, dustpans, and bags, suggesting it is used for street cleaning or maintenance. The background is slightly blurred, showing a street with buildings and columns. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了街道场景，其中有一辆装满清洁工具和用品的手推车。手推车上有扫帚、簸箕和袋子，表明它用于街道清洁或维护。背景稍微模糊，显示了一条有建筑和柱子的街道。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black and white photograph taken inside a public transportation vehicle, likely a bus or tram. The interior is filled with passengers, some seated and some standing. The scene is slightly blurred, capturing the motion and activity within the vehicle. A sign at the front reads "We are arriving." **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，拍摄于公共交通工具内部，可能是公交车或有轨电车。车内乘客众多，有些坐着，有些站着。场景稍微模糊，捕捉了车内的运动和活动。前方有一个标志写着“We are arriving (我们即将到达）”。

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@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-05-13 00:30:02

Urban Discoveries 🏙️
都市发现 🏙️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️Lucky SHD 400
buy me ☕️ ?/请我喝杯☕️？
#filmphotography

Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black and white photograph capturing the reflection of tall, modern skyscrapers in the glass facade of a building. The image shows a group of people on a suspended platform, possibly window cleaners, working on the exterior of one of the buildings. The scene is urban, with a focus on the architectural details and the activity taking place. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，捕捉到高楼大厦在建筑玻璃幕墙上的倒影。图片中显示一群人在悬挂平台上，可能是擦窗工人，正在其中一栋建筑的外部工作。场景是城市化的，重点展示了建筑细节和正在进行的活动。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black and white photograph of a Go board game set up on a small round table outdoors. The board is partially set up with stones placed on it, and there are additional stones in small piles beside the board. The table is situated on a wooden deck, with a stool visible to the right. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了一个围棋棋盘在户外的小圆桌上摆放。棋盘上部分摆放了棋子，旁边有额外的棋子堆放。桌子位于一个木质平台上，右侧可见一个凳子。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black and white photograph of a street scene featuring a cart filled with cleaning tools and supplies. The cart includes brooms, dustpans, and bags, suggesting it is used for street cleaning or maintenance. The background is slightly blurred, showing a street with buildings and columns. **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，展示了街道场景，其中有一辆装满清洁工具和用品的手推车。手推车上有扫帚、簸箕和袋子，表明它用于街道清洁或维护。背景稍微模糊，显示了一条有建筑和柱子的街道。
Lucky SHD 400 **English:** A black and white photograph taken inside a public transportation vehicle, likely a bus or tram. The interior is filled with passengers, some seated and some standing. The scene is slightly blurred, capturing the motion and activity within the vehicle. A sign at the front reads "We are arriving." **Chinese:** 一张黑白照片，拍摄于公共交通工具内部，可能是公交车或有轨电车。车内乘客众多，有些坐着，有些站着。场景稍微模糊，捕捉了车内的运动和活动。前方有一个标志写着“We are arriving (我们即将到达）”。

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