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mostlysignssomeportents · 2 years ago

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Today (November 18) at 1PM, I'll be in Concord, NH at Gibson's Books, presenting my new novel The Lost Cause, a preapocalyptic tale of hope in the climate emergency.

On Monday (November 20), I'm at the Simsbury, CT Public Library at 7PM

Happy Saturday! As is so often the case, I have finished the week with more stray links that I can fit into my blog, so it's time for a linkdump post, in which an assorted assortment is assembled. This is my tenth such linkdump – here are the previous installments:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/11/05/variegated/#nein

While nostalgia is a toxic impulse (h/t John Hodgman), there's no denying that there once existed an old, good web, and that it has given way to the enshitternet. I don't want to bring the old, good web back, but I would welcome a new, good web, and by studying the factors that contributed to the old, good web's rise and fall, we can both conjure up that new, good web – and protect it.

Above all, the old, good web was contingent, a series of lucky accidents, like Tim Berners Lee's decision to make the code and ideas and protocols for the original web as open and free as possible:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/11/13/this-is-for-everyone/#revisiting

This meant that there was no way to use the law to capture the web. Contrast that with, say, AOL or Compuserve. If you were the Compuserve's CEO and one of your rivals started using your servers to deliver a service that your users preferred, which shifted value from you to this new rival, you could just pull the plug on them. If they came back – using reverse-engineering or fake signups or whatever – you could sue them. Compuserve's bosses made the rules, any rules they wanted, and could kick you off if you violated them. If you pressed the issue, they could get the government to come and fine you, or, in extreme situations, arrest you.

But the open web didn't have these enforcement hooks. If you ran an early website and Yahoo deeplinked to it, you could change the link, but you couldn't make Yahoo stop. The open web was competitive, and that prevented anyone from exercising a veto over who could make the web, and how. It meant that the web was always up for grabs, with key chokepoints like browser market share swinging around wildly from one vendor to another (until Microsoft started illegally tying blocking rival browsers in Windows).

That meant that the "governance" of the web was often just a matter of the technical details of its standards. Code may not be law, but it was sure law-like – if something was in, say, a W3C browser standard, then all the browsers would support it, and then anyone trying to do something cool on the internet could rely on every potential user having it.

Naturally, this made standards development organizations into the sites of vicious power-struggles. These SDOs are classic "weak institutions," lacking the robust rules of, say, a competition regulator, to say nothing of the investigative and enforcement powers of the DoJ:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/04/30/weak-institutions/

But in the old, good web days, the SDOs had an important advantage: the corporate fragmentation of the web. Because of TBL's decision not to create IP chokepoints, even the wildly overcapitalized companies of the go-go dotcom bubble days weren't able to control the web. No one company was indispensable to the web.

If Microsoft wanted to tilt a W3C standard to its advantage, it couldn't threaten to leave the consortium if it didn't get its way. For one thing, the consortium had such a diversity of membership that losing any one member's dues wouldn't sink the org's finances.

For another, if Microsoft boycotted the W3C, that would just mean that the web standards that all those other companies were making wouldn't reflect its priorities or desires. By staying in the W3C, Microsoft got to participate in rulemaking – if it left, it would be relegated to rule-taking.

But the DoJ and FTC spent the ensuing decades in something like a coma. After a failed bid to break up Microsoft – killed when GW Bush stole the 2000 election and dropped the case – America's antitrust enforcers snoozed through decades of consolidation, and the transformation of the old, good web into "five giant websites, filled with screenshots of text from the other four":

https://twitter.com/tveastman/status/1069674780826071040

This turned SDOs into increasingly fraught battlegrounds where giants duked it out among each other for control of the web. In the days of the old, good web, the W3C was able to continue TBL's chokepoint-free ethos, creating rules that forced members to surrender their patents at the door:

https://www.w3.org/Consortium/Patent-Policy-20040205/

But once the enthitternet was fully in force, the largest corporate members became so important to SDOs' ability to operate that even the W3C wasn't able to resist. They started turning out IP-encumbered standards that were so proprietary that even filing bug-reports against browsers could mean jailtime:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/09/open-letter-w3c-director-ceo-team-and-membership

Within a couple years, it became functionally impossible to implement a web-browser without a license from one of a tiny handful of gigantic, monopolistic corporations, who could use the license to exercise a veto over both who could make a browser, and what that browser could do:

https://blog.samuelmaddock.com/posts/the-end-of-indie-web-browsers/

Standards development is one of those esoteric, hugely important activities that almost no one knows anything about. Good standards are key to an open, free internet, and as governments around the world grapple with Big Tech monopolies, their plans often include a block that basically reads "insert good standard here."

As exciting as the EU's Digital Markets Act and US proposals like the ACCESS Act are, the "insert good standard here" stuff is wildly underspecified and undertheorized. Making a good standard – one that is robust, flexible and secure – is hard enough even under competitive competitions where the SDO can play independent referee, more powerful than the participants. But making good standards under monopolistic conditions is really hard.

And yet, it happens! Look at the Fediverse, powered by Mastodon and its adaptation of a W3C standard called ActivityPub. The Fediverse has done more for an interoperable, decentralized web than all the other projects of the past decade combined:

https://fediverse.party/

How did something so useful and capture-resistant emerge from the enshitternet, from the same standards-body that gave us a proprietary "standard" that allowed three giant companies to seize the right to authorize the production of web browsers themselves?

Therein lies quite a tale. In a talk for this year's Association of Internet Researchers conference, Robert Gehl talks about the weird, highly contingent factors that delivered a fit-for-purpose Fediverse standard:

https://fossacademic.tech/2023/10/15/APnonStandard.html

Gehl starts by describing ActivityPub as a "non-standard standard." The technologists who created it at the W3C were largely unpreturbed by the Big Tech members, who viewed ActivityPub as unimportant, a folly. While this meant that the ActivityPub creators were free from Big Tech attempts to corrupt the standard, they were also insulated from the discipline of Big Tech standards people, who are expert at propelling a standard to completion while resolving conflicts to create a single, unified spec.

By contrast, ActivityPub's creators made seven different specs, resolving factional disputes by letting everyone get their way. Critical parts of these standards – including support for federation! – was marked as optional in group's charter.

Then along came Mastodon, implementing the draft spec for ActivityPub. This triggered two extensions to the deadline for ActivityPub's completion. ActivityPub moved to final draft against the backdrop of the real-world experiences of early Mastodon users. Four of the five ActivityPub authors self-identified as queer, and they set out to make Mastodon more harassment-resistant than corporate social media:

https://fossandcrafts.org/episodes/053-fediverse-reflections-while-the-bird-burns.html

The early success of Mastodon shifted the focus of ActivityPub authors and implementers. In Gehl's words, "half of ActivityPub" is now ignored. Gehl's essay shows how many needles Mastodon threaded to get to where it is today, and while there's an argument that there was a Fediverse-shaped hole in the internet that something was going to fill, the Mastodon-inflected flavor of ActivityPub we got is pretty great.

Gehl is working on a book about this for Oxford University Press, "Move Slowly and Build Bridges":

https://fossacademic.tech/2023/08/17/OxfordUP.html

One of the more contingent elements of the nascent new, good web is Signal, the secure, robust, easy-to-use encrypted messaging tool that has stepped in to fill the gap that encrypted email tools like PGP struggled to fill for years (though that doesn't mean that secure email is impossible!):

https://pluralistic.net/2022/05/01/end-to-end-encryption-is-too-important-to-be-proprietary/

Like Mastodon, Signal threaded a bunch of different needles to get to its current status, and it's still threading needles. In a new article, Signal's amazing new president, Meredith Whittaker and Joshua Lund explain what it costs to keep Signal running:

https://signal.org/blog/signal-is-expensive/

Bottom line: Signal costs $50m/year. The breakdown is fascinating and weird. Signal pays a fortune to send SMS messages to verify your number when you sign up. Here's an irony: as Signal displaces SMS, telcos are making up for lost revenue by charging Signal ever-higher rates to send those signup codes – Signal's spending $6m/year on SMSes!

Storage costs Signal another $1.3m/year. Servers are $2.9m/year. Bandwidth is $2.8m/year. Signal's storage and compute costs are low because they're privacy-first, so they're collecting, processing and storing as little data as possible. Add a couple more zeros per user to approximate the costs for high-surveillance alternatives to Signal.

Because Signal is end-to-end encrypted, they can use untrusted (and cheap) third parties for bandwidth, relaying and storage. Your phone encrypts the data before it leaves your device, and no one can decrypt it except the person you're talking to. That lets Signal shop around for server infra, saving much more. Even so, voice and video calls consume a lot of bandwidth, and it gets more expensive because they jump the connection through multiple servers to prevent the people you're talking to from capturing your IP address.

Signal's got 50 full-time employees – a "shockingly small" team by industry standards. But still: 50 developers, managers, designers, accountants, etc all add up to $19m/year (the org pays "as close to industry wages as possible within the boundaries of a nonprofit").

As Signal scales up, it is discovering new and exciting bugs and problems. A one-in-a-billion bug that may never crop up in a small service can suddenly start occurring on a daily basis once you hit scale. That means Signal will continue to hire engineers to crush these weird little bugs, and they're going to be the kinds of specialists who can preserve privacy while fixing servers.

Signal is amazing. It's been six years since they figured out how to transmit userids, numbers and photos as fully encrypted blobs. Not one of their competitors – not even the "secure" ones from giant Big Tech companies – have managed this. Even Signal's system for embedding animated GIFs is privacy-preserving – the system doesn't reveal your search terms to the GIF repositories.

Today, Signal is tooling up to create "post-quantum resistance" to the system, anticipating the arrival of functional quantum computers that will (theoretically) make short work of existing encryption techniques.

The article ends – logically enough – with a plea for donations. I'm a Signal donor already:

https://signal.org/donate/

The Signal and ActivityPub stories reveal the important interplay between principled individuals and sustainable institutions. Benevolent dictators – whether that's Tim Berners Lee, or Mastodon's Eugen Rochko – work well, but fail badly. No matter how benevolent a dictator is, they are not infallible or omniscient. A critical juncture in any good project is its transition from a dictatorship to a democracy – an individual to an institution.

Take the Archive of Contemporary Music, the largest archive of popular music in the world. It was founded in 1985 by Bob George, who had amassed a collection of 47,000 LPs in a loft he'd lived in since 1974:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/16/archive-of-contemporary-music-new-york

George and his co-founder, David Wheeler, have since grown the collection to 3m pieces of media with 90m songs. They were the first people to start seriously collecting and preserving music that others viewed as ephemeral and disposable. The collection wandered from place to place before settling in a Hudson Valley facility that it is about to outgrow.

In part that's because they're still one of the only places where others' collections can be reliably consigned. When Keith Richards wanted to turn his blues collection over to a facility for long-term preservation, he chose ARC. Now, ARC is working with the Internet Archive to digitize and make available its vast holdings.

But that's a fraught and contingent business, too. The Internet Archive has been targeted with one of those bowel-loosening record-industry lawsuits last seen during the Napster Wars, with Sony, Universal and others seeking damages that would permanently shutter the Archive and bankrupt its founder, the wonderful Brewster Kahle:

https://blog.archive.org/2023/08/14/internet-archive-responds-to-recording-industry-lawsuit-targeting-obsolete-media/

The suit argues that when a library makes 78RPM recordings available for its patrons to check out over the internet, they cannot avail themselves of the copyright exemptions that have been a feature since copyright's inception. Remember, libraries are an order of magnitude older than copyright! The core of this suit is that libraries cannot move into the digital world.

Rather than doing what libraries have done since (literal) time immemorial – collecting works, preserving them and making them available – digital libraries can only license time- and circulation-limited copies of works that can't be preserved. It's a grim vision of a future without libraries:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/11/13/they-want-to-kill-libraries/

Giant corporations are an existential threat to human thriving. After 40 years of neoliberalism, there's a growing recognition that the market's invisible hand would like to swat you like a bug. Hence the rise and rise of the labor movement. Though "union density" (the proportion of unionized workers) is still at an historically low ebb, union support among the public is higher than at any time since the New Deal.

That's why UAW president Shawn Fain is planning a general strike in 2028, calling on other unions "to align your contract expirations with our own" so that all the contracts come up for renegotiation at the same time:

https://inthesetimes.com/article/uaw-auto-workers-general-strike-contract-labor-unions

This is a very clever way to overcome America's ban on sympathy strikes, which was introduced in 1947 with the Taft-Hartley Act. Sympathy strikes – where all unionized workers refuse to provide any service to employers who won't bargain fairly with their own workforce – are a hugely powerful tool for labor movements. Look at Sweden, where Tesla has refused to bargain with the technicians who fix its cars.

In response, the entire Swedish workforce has united against Tesla. Dockworkers won't unload its cars at the port. Electricians won't fix its chargers. Cleaners won't clean Tesla showrooms:

https://www.wired.com/story/sweden-tesla-strike-cleaners/

This is how it's done. Musk has made his fortune by crushing worker power in every one of his businesses, joining the ranks of Apple and Amazon as one of the world's leading maimers and killers of his workforce:

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2023-11-18/us-lawmakers-urge-scrutiny-of-spacex-worker-injuries-after-reuters-report

While Musk's latest turn toward open antisemitism is grim, especially in light of his ownership of Twitter, it's perfectly in character for a man whose businesses have always been charnel houses of "crushed limbs, amputations, head injuries and death."

But Musk can't fire or even intimidate the dockworkers who won't unload his cars. Sympathy strikes enlist workers who are beyond the reach of intransigent employers in aid of workers who are subject to retaliation for striking. That's why Taft-Hartley abolished sympathy strikes.

But if all the major unions are negotiating their contracts in 2028 – as Fain has called for – they can all strike without falling afoul of Taft-Hartley. That's some shrewd tactics.

Even if you believe in markets as a force for increasing human thriving, it takes an act of will to miss how corporations who can exploit their customers or workers will. When it comes to exploitable customers, prisoners are the ultimate captive audience. Most of us are familiar with the horrors of private prisons – especially after the acute phase of the covid pandemic, when corporate prison managers simply left America's prisoners to die.

But prison privatization is fractal. You can privatize a prison facility, but you can also privatize the commissary, the library, the mail, even phone calls and visitations. Some of the slimiest prison profiteers are the ones providing telecoms facilities to prisons. These companies lobby to ban in-person visits and mail and then provide "free" phone service to state facilities – service that can cost prisoners and their families $10/minute.

One of the worst of these companies is ViaPath (formerly Global Tel*Link). Not only did they charge prisoners sky-high rates for contact with their families, they ran a wildly insecure service that breached the data of 600,000 users:

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/prison-phone-company-leaked-600k-users-data-and-didnt-notify-them-ftc-says/

These prisoners and families had "sensitive personal information" exposed online in unencrypted form, and were not informed of the breach, according to an FTC complaint:

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/Complaint-GlobalTelLinkCorp.pdf

The company went on to defraud state and local prison systems whose contracts they were bidding on, by claiming to have never have suffered a breach.

The sleaze of the prison-tech system is the worst imaginable – which is about what you'd expect. After all, prison-tech is at the very foot of the shitty technology adoption curve:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/02/24/gwb-rumsfeld-monsters/#bossware

The prisoners who are abused by companies like Viapath are test subjects for technology that will work its way up the privilege gradient, moving on to mental patients, asylum seekers, kids, blue collar workers, white collar workers – then, everyone.

This makes prison-tech a great oracle for understanding what's coming for the rest of us in a decade or two. That's why I made prison-tech the McGuffin of The Bezzle, the sequel to my 2023 novel Red Team Blues, which comes out next February:

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250865878/thebezzle

High-tech forensic accountant Marty Hench is back in The Bezzle for a story of early-2000s internet consolidation, LA Sheriffs Department gangs, prison privatization, collateralized debt obligations, and the absolute depraved sleaze of prison-tech privateers. If you still have a Twitter account, you can enter this sweepstakes to get an early copy:

https://twitter.com/torbooks/status/1725544405879447745

(There will be other ways to get an early peek for non-Twitter users, rest assured!)

Attentive readers will note that The Bezzle will be my fourth book in 14 months. I'm presently touring my third book of 2023, The Lost Cause, a climate emergency book that Rebecca Solnit described as "a future woven from our successes (Green New Deal!), failures (climate chaos anyway), and unresolved conflicts (old MAGA dudes). I loved it":

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250865939/the-lost-cause

Book tours are exhausting and exhilarating. They have the weirdest social dynamic, where you're bouncing to a new city every day or two, having high-speed social contact with hundreds of people at a go, then hunkering down alone in a hotel room to do press calls and answer publicity emails. I've been doing this since 2006 or so, and one mystery I've pondered all that time is the weirdness of stinky hotel soap:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/doctorow/53339503041/

Go to any Marriott, any Hilton, a Comfort Inn or a Holiday Inn, and you will find yourself in the Kingdom of Beige. The wallpaper, art, carpets and bedspreads are all calculated to be as generic and invisible as possible. But the soap and shampoo stocked by these redoubts of nothingness are wildly perfumed. I'm not a big fan of floral perfume anyway, but the hand-soap in your typical hotel bathroom makes Axe Body Spray seem innocuous. No taxi air-freshener, no urinal puck, not even the most lethal of 1960s-era douches ever aspired to the eye-watering, clinging, scent of hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners and hand-cream.

It's like hygiene perfume is the mid-priced hotelier's equivalent of 1980s Wall Street traders' suspenders: while everything else must be absolutely uniform and staid, this is the one realm where you can really let your freak flag fly. I'm always up for a unfettered freak-flag, but holy shit does this stuff stink.

I'll get a chance to ponder this anew on the tour for The Bezzle next February, and again for Picks and Shovels, the February 2025 Martin Hench novel that's already pending.

I need to get ready for my bookstore event, but before I sign off, one more bit of science fiction publishing news. An indie filmmaker in Paris is working with the brilliant John Varley on an adaptation of his sf classic Titan, and they're trying to raise $65k on Kickstarter to pay for it. I kicked in – a world with more Varley in it is a better world:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/superstory/themis-the-next-frontier

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/11/18/collectanea/#bricabrac

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kelpermoosee · 3 months ago

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hii its the anon who asked abt the samus thing, ngl id love to read a a post abt your opinion on the series since you hinted at that in the initial response

Hi again! Glad you're willing to hear my thoughts about it because, ohhhh boy, do I have a lot! I'm not the best at articulating my feelings, but I will definitely try!

Not entirely sure how to structure this, although I do want to make it clear that I am probably NOT the target audience for this show. So most points might seem a bit nit-picky if anything, but then again I am just rambling about my personal thoughts haha!

To start off, I obviously enjoy the show a lot. Like, way more than I ever expected. I get super excited every time new episodes come out, and I have re-watched the entire thing multiple times. I think the music and artstyle is nice, and the voice acting is surprisingly good for a web series like this. There's no denying that a lot of time and effort was poured into it, and you gotta give credit where credit is due.

Despite this, I do have a few personal gripes, mainly about how they utilize their characters. To make things easier to read, I'll put them into a numbered list:

1. The Constant Romance

Okay, most highschool AUs are going to have some sort of teen romance, it's practically inevitable. However, with Nintendo High I can't help but notice how its a constant thing in nearly every episode. Granted, a lot of teen dramas probably do the same thing and they're just playing off that, but I don't really watch that kinda stuff. I'm also aromantic (and again, NOT the target audience), so I am more critical of how romance is portrayed in media. Other people might not mind it at all, and that's completely fine! It’s all up to preference!

Yet after some time, I found the constant romance plots to be a bit tiring. There's a lot of ideas you could do with a highschool AU outside of romance, especially if your cast consists of Nintendo characters. Have the cast establish a new club! Face off in grade-wide competition (like a version of senior assassin)! Go on a field-trip! Pull an all-nighter for an assignment! There's a lot of fun highschool things they could twist into something unique, and I'd love to see it!

Maybe this is why I enjoy episodes like Identity Theft (S1 EP 4) and Rivals (S2 EP 1) so much. I think all NH episodes are creative in their own ways, but these plot lines certainly stood out the most.

2. How the Show Handles its Female Characters

In addition to the constant romance, I'm not the biggest fan of how the female characters are portrayed in the series. Generally, they only seem to be included/described when its regarding their relationship to a male character.

When most of them get screen-time, they're always talking about crushes, gushing about a hot guy, or fighting over some dude. Even if they're not talking, they're probably blushing at another male character. This part also falls under the constant romance thing, except I think it fits better here.

This is very apparent in minor characters like Rosalina (and maybe even Zelda and Samus?). She hardly gets any time to be her own character outside of her relationship with Waluigi. Even her series introduction was when Waluigi fell in-love with her at first sight. This may be due to time constraints, though it still bothers me to an extent.

I can say that the series is trying to get better at developing their female characters. Royal Pain (S2 EP4) clearly tries to do this by moving away from Mario and Luigi to instead focus on some of the girls. In fact, you could argue that Rosalina and Zelda get to show off their personalities more, but to be honest I have mixed feelings about this episode.

This is definitely crossing extreme nit-picky territory, because I think I'm just disappointed by how it was about babysitting of all things. Of course, I understand that this is a common trope in lots of shows. But when compared to Mario and Luigi-centric stories, the boys get to go on a fetch-quest around school, deal with an alter ego, find out about their (presumedly deceased) parents. While on the other hand, the one episode starring the girls as main characters is about...babysitting.

Sure, the babysitting plot line is a neat way to include Ness and Lucas (actually, I loved how much chaos they caused), and doesn't center itself on romance. However, I think it pales in comparison to the scope of other plot lines. It's not a boring episode by any means, I just feel weird about giving the girls attention outside of their relationship to the boys, to then immediately put them into a caregiving role. That's probably me overthinking it though, for sure.

I believe Peach and Daisy are handled way better in Mall Brawl (S2 EP8), specifically during the Mario & Luigi-inspired fight scene. Not only was it fun to watch, but it also shows how capable they can really be. Overall, it's a great step forward and I would love to see more moments like that!

3. Mario & Pauline's Characterizations

In a show like Nintendo High, it's obviously going to have its own interpretation of the characters. Nearly everyone is a teenager after all, you can't expect them to be exactly the same as their original counterparts. Yet, even with this in mind, I still dislike how Mario and Pauline are characterized in this series. They feel so far removed from the source material that they're practically OCs.

For Mario, they trade his cheerful, happy-go-lucky nature for something more sarcastic and nonchalant. These traits aren't a bad thing to have, but it doesn't feel like Mario anymore to me (even if the show tries to imply that this behavior/teenage angst stems from the loss of their parents). I don't need him going "Oh yeah!" or "Let's-a go!" in every sentence, I would just like to see a little more enthusiasm is all.

Maybe I'm over-exaggerating, since he's gotten slightly better across the course of the series. It's small, yet noticeable I suppose.

For Pauline, they twisted her to fit the "mean girl" archetype because they needed someone to be Peach's rival. This drastic change tosses away all of Pauline's core personality traits, so she's no longer kind-hearted and confident. Instead, she's egotistical and overly jealous, which doesn't really sit right with me. Especially after the elephant fruit joke at the end of The Date (S2 EP7), it really rubbed me the wrong way.

If NH needed to have a rival for Peach, I believe there are a handful of existing characters they could've used without changing Pauline. Maybe Princess Shroob would've been fun, even if she's more obscure in comparison.

With Season 3 currently in production, perhaps these points won't be as relevant anymore. Again, I obviously care a lot about the series and I wouldn't have so much to say about these aspects if I didn't. There's some room for growth, and these are simply my personal feelings. Although, if anyone wants to discuss more about these points, I'm willing to listen!

It's been a while since I've re-watched the entire series, too. So I'll probably get to that once the next episode comes out. <3

#kelperambles #asks #anon #anonymous #OKAY lemme be thorough because I'm afraid someone will point out:#“Oh you complain about the constant romance but then draw fanart of NH Olimar x Falcon”#OK YOUR HONOR I AM GUILTY. I DID DO THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#but but but. you gotta understand that I build up their individual characters in my mind and have made multiple story arcs where they grow #as people before getting into a relationship. I am crazy about them and it will never see the light.#I also wanna draw NH olimar and Pearlie (his GF)...dont ask me how this works.#parallel universes but the only difference is who olimar is dating LMAO or maybe its poly-mar....I fw with that #NEVERTHELESS this doesn't negate the fact that it's STILL romance so yes criticise me for that but #I want to be clear that I do see these characters as ppl outside of any romantic relationship. They're their own people first and foremost!#and once again again again I know I'm probablyyyy not the target audience for this show. it's aimed mostly at kids #so i may just be overthinking/overanalyzing things???????? maybe?????????????#I dont know ^^ im losing steam. thanks for coming to my shitty TEDtalk

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🏙️ GMI Infra – Building Mohali’s Future, One Landmark at a Time

In the heart of Northern India’s fastest-growing city, Mohali, something extraordinary is taking shape. Grey Marble Infra Private Limited (GMI Infra) isn’t just constructing buildings—they're crafting ecosystems. Led by visionaries Mohit Bansal and Kunal Bansal, GMI Infra is the driving force behind a new wave of development that blends technology, sustainability, and lifestyle into one seamless experience.

🌐 Who Is GMI Infra?

Think modern real estate. Now add in cutting-edge tech, thoughtful green planning, and bold ideas that go beyond traditional concrete and steel. That’s GMI Infra.

With over a decade of experience, CEO Mohit Bansal (a tech-savvy leader with degrees in Computer Science & Applied Math from New York) brings a forward-thinking mindset to real estate. His co-leader, Kunal Bansal, is a legal brain who ensures every GMI project is executed with precision and compliance.

🏢 GMI Projects – More Than Just Buildings

Each GMI Infra project is like a mini city within the city, designed to meet real human needs—whether you're working, living, creating, or relaxing.

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A 90-acre marvel designed for the future of work. Featuring:

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Why it matters: It’s not just a business hub—it’s a lifestyle hub.

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📍 Sector 83-A, Mohali

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“We don’t just build properties—we build possibilities.” — Team GMI Infra

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How to Find High-Paying Software Engineer Jobs in the UK in 2025

Are you looking to build a rewarding tech career in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK? With digitalisation accelerating across all industries, Software Engineer jobs UK are in high demand. From fintech to AI, the need for talented developers is stronger than ever. This guide will help you understand the current job landscape, skill requirements, salaries, and how to find your ideal role in the UK tech market.

The State of Software Engineering Jobs in the UK

The UK is one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, hosting thousands of startups, scaleups, and enterprise-level companies. According to Tech Nation, the tech sector employs over 3 million professionals, and software engineers form the backbone of this growth.

As of 2025, employers are increasingly searching for candidates with full-stack development skills, cloud expertise, and experience with scalable architecture. If you're considering a career move or starting fresh, there are ample Software Engineer jobs UK that match a wide range of interests and specialisations.

Who’s Hiring?

Top employers hiring for Software Engineer jobs UK include:

Amazon, Google, and Microsoft – Tech giants with development centres in London and Cambridge

Revolut, Monzo, and Starling Bank – Fintech leaders hiring for backend and mobile development

BT, Vodafone, and Sky – Looking for engineers in telecom and media software

Government agencies and NHS Digital – For secure and large-scale public sector systems

Startups in AI, healthtech, and green tech – Often offer equity and flexible remote positions

Whether you're targeting enterprise roles or want to work at an agile startup, the UK job market offers options across industries.

Essential Skills for UK Software Engineers

To qualify for top-tier Software Engineer jobs UK, your skillset must align with what employers expect in 2025.

Core Technical Skills:

Languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, TypeScript, C#

Web Development: React, Node.js, Vue.js, Next.js

Cloud Computing: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes

CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions

Database Systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis

Desirable Extras:

Mobile development (Flutter, React Native, Swift)

AI/ML experience (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

Agile & Scrum knowledge

Test-driven development (TDD)

When applying for Software Engineer jobs UK, always tailor your CV to highlight the technologies and methodologies listed in the job description.

Top Locations for Software Engineering Roles

While London continues to dominate, other UK cities offer fantastic job opportunities with better cost of living and work-life balance.

High-demand regions:

London: Highest salaries, fintech startups, and global HQs

Manchester: Fast-growing tech ecosystem with many remote/hybrid roles

Bristol & Bath: Green tech and aerospace software development

Leeds: Strong demand for engineers in e-commerce and healthcare

Cambridge: AI, data science, and R&D-centric software roles

Many Software Engineer jobs UK are now remote-friendly, allowing you to work from anywhere with occasional office visits.

Salary Expectations in 2025

Here’s what you can expect based on experience and skill level: Role LevelAnnual Salary (GBP)Entry-Level£30,000 – £45,000Mid-Level£45,000 – £70,000Senior Engineer£70,000 – £100,000+Lead/Architect£100,000 – £130,000+

Specialist roles such as cloud engineers or those with AI/ML expertise may command higher compensation. Contract-based Software Engineer jobs UK can also offer daily rates of £400–£800 depending on the project.

How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market

With so many developers vying for top roles, you need to differentiate yourself. Here's how:

Build a Public Portfolio: Contribute to GitHub projects and share your work on personal blogs or LinkedIn.

Earn Certifications: Google Cloud, AWS Developer, or Microsoft Azure certifications improve your profile.

Network with Recruiters: Attend UK tech events, meetups, and online communities like Stack Overflow.

Tailor Every Application: Customise your CV and cover letter for each role. Use specific keywords from job ads to improve ATS visibility.

Prepare for Technical Interviews: Practice coding assessments on HackerRank, LeetCode, or Codility.

With the right preparation, you'll unlock top-tier Software Engineer jobs UK with ease.

Remote and Hybrid Work Trends

Post-pandemic, flexible working is now a standard offering in tech roles. Many companies are offering:

Remote-first contracts with occasional office visits

Four-day work weeks

Flexible hours and asynchronous teams

Distributed teams across UK and EU time zones

If flexibility is important to you, filter Software Engineer jobs UK by remote/hybrid options using platforms like IT Job Board.

Why Use IT Job Board UK?

The IT Job Board UK is a dedicated tech job portal trusted by thousands of recruiters and job seekers. Here's why it's ideal for software engineers:

Curated listings from verified UK tech companies

Ability to filter jobs by location, salary, skills, or company

Apply directly without middlemen

Receive job alerts tailored to your profile

Career advice and resume optimisation tips

Your journey to the best Software Engineer jobs UK starts here.

Conclusion

The software engineering field in the UK is thriving, with more opportunities than ever in 2025. Whether you're just entering the industry or looking to advance your career, there's a role that matches your goals and interests. From remote jobs to leadership roles, Software Engineer jobs UK promise exciting work, high pay, and long-term career growth. Stay updated, keep learning, and apply through trusted platforms like the IT Job Board to land your next big opportunity.

#Software Engineer jobs UK

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AI tool promises faster, more accurate endocrine cancer diagnoses

- By InnoNurse Staff -

A new AI-powered application, unveiled at ENDO 2025—the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco—enables fast, accurate diagnosis of endocrine cancers using smartphones and other basic internet-connected devices.

Developed by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and AIM Doctor in Texas, the tool uses advanced deep learning models—EfficientNet and ResNet—to analyze medical images such as CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and histopathology slides.

Clinicians can capture or upload images through a simple app or web platform, which processes them locally or via secure cloud servers.

The AI identifies cancer-specific patterns and delivers results in under a second, achieving diagnostic accuracy above 99% in some datasets.

By making expert-level diagnostics accessible on everyday devices, the tool aims to accelerate early detection, reduce diagnostic errors, and expand access to quality cancer care globally, especially in low-resource settings.

Read more at The Endocrine Society

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sunnvalley · 30 days ago

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Sunnvalley Launches Innovative Subscription-Based Web Design Services in New Hampshire

Sunnvalley, a forward-thinking digital agency based in New Hampshire, proudly announces the launch of its subscription-based web design services tailored to help small businesses and entrepreneurs establish a powerful online presence without the traditional high up-front costs.

As the demand for flexible, responsive, and professional digital solutions grows, Sunnvalley has responded by offering a Monthly Web Design Subscription model revolutionizing the way businesses in New Hampshire and beyond access premium web design.

Bridging the Gap in NH Web Design

For years, businesses across New Hampshire have struggled to find affordable, ongoing website support and design services. Sunnvalley’s new NH web design initiative answers this need with scalable subscription options that deliver continuous design improvements, mobile optimization, and performance monitoring all within a predictable monthly rate.

Traditional web design can be expensive, rigid, and quickly outdated. We created our subscription design services to make professional design more accessible and flexible. Our clients no longer have to pay thousands upfront or wait months for a refresh they get ongoing support, revisions, and updates as part of a simple monthly plan.

Key Features of Sunnvalley’s Subscription Design Services:

Flat Monthly Rate: No hidden fees. Clients can choose from several pricing tiers depending on their needs.

Unlimited Revisions: Need a change or update? It’s included.

Fast Turnaround: Most design tasks are completed in a matter of days.

Responsive Support: Real-time communication ensures that businesses stay on top of their evolving needs.

SEO & Optimization: Every site is built with speed, mobile responsiveness, and visibility in mind.

Why Choose a Monthly Web Design Subscription?

More and more businesses are turning to monthly web design subscription models for their convenience and cost-effectiveness. Sunnvalley’s solution helps eliminate the stress of outdated websites, inconsistent branding, and expensive hourly developer fees.

Whether launching a new business or refreshing an old site, Sunnvalley ensures clients always stay current with the latest design trends, accessibility standards, and conversion-focused elements. The team works with clients from a variety of industries including retail, health and wellness, real estate, and professional services.

Designed for New Hampshire, Built for Growth

While Sunnvalley’s services are available nationwide, the company’s roots are firmly planted in New Hampshire. By focusing on NH web design, the team understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing local businesses and offers tailored solutions to support their growth.

Our mission is to empower small and mid-sized businesses with the same quality design services that large corporations enjoy but at a fraction of the cost. With our subscription model, design becomes an ongoing partnership, not a one-time transaction.

About Sunnvalley

Sunnvalley is a New Hampshire-based web design agency specializing in subscription design services. With a focus on affordability, speed, and quality, the company offers businesses a smarter way to manage their digital presence through a monthly web design subscription model.

To learn more for a subscription plan, visit: https://sunnvalley.com/

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Live the Elevated Lifestyle at HCBS Twin Horizon Sector 102 Gurgaon

HCBS Twin Horizon Sector 102 Gurgaon is not just a residential project—it's a symbol of sophisticated living built on the principles of luxury, convenience, and future-forward design. Developed by the reputed HCBS Developers, this prestigious address is reshaping what city living means in Gurgaon. Nestled strategically beside the high-speed Dwarka Expressway, the project is an instant magnet for discerning homebuyers and strategic investors who value both connectivity and elegance. The dream of having a peaceful home that is just minutes away from the bustling hubs of Delhi, NH-8, and the Indira Gandhi International Airport is no longer a fantasy—it’s the reality promised by HCBS Twin Horizon. Experience premium living with HCBS Twin Horizon, a breakthrough property in Gurgaon designed for seamless comfort and connectivity.

The appeal of this project lies in its impeccable location. Sector 102 is emerging as one of the most sought-after sectors in Gurgaon, primarily due to its adjacency to the Dwarka Expressway. This arterial route is rapidly transforming into a prime residential and commercial stretch that connects the pulse of Delhi to the serenity of Gurgaon’s outer sectors. A planned metro station just around the corner will further strengthen the connectivity web, offering seamless travel to key destinations such as Cyber City, Aerocity, leading educational institutions, high-end hospitals, and premium leisure destinations. Whether you are a corporate professional flying out frequently or a family-oriented resident seeking ease of access to top schools and healthcare, this is where all your travel woes come to an end.

Every element of HCBS Twin Horizon has been thoughtfully designed to bring you closer to luxury without compromising on everyday functionality. The project features modern high-rise towers that rise gracefully into the sky, offering panoramic cityscapes that delight the eye. Each residence is built with an emphasis on maximizing usable space, allowing sunlight to flood the interiors and keeping the air circulating freely. The availability of 3 BHK apartments measuring 2700 sq. ft. and expansive 4 BHK units of 3600 sq. ft. reflects a deep understanding of modern family dynamics. These homes are not just spaces to live in—they are a blend of form and function. Premium construction materials, refined finishes, and elegant interiors ensure that every home is both durable and beautiful.

Residents of HCBS Twin Horizon are not simply buying a home; they are stepping into a lifestyle. The range of amenities offered is designed to promote a balanced and holistic way of life. The fitness-minded can enjoy a fully equipped gym, serene yoga and meditation rooms, and sports facilities like badminton courts, a cricket pitch, and basketball courts. For those seeking relaxation, the swimming pool and lush green landscapes offer a refreshing escape from the urban hustle. The vibrant clubhouse serves as a hub for social interactions, fostering a sense of community among residents.

The younger members of the family and the elderly are equally catered to with designated play zones, indoor games areas, and dedicated jogging tracks. Round-the-clock security is maintained with advanced surveillance systems, giving families peace of mind. Trained on-site management teams are present to ensure that every aspect of the living experience is smooth, safe, and convenient.

Beyond its aesthetic charm and functional design, HCBS Twin Horizon holds incredible promise as a real estate investment. Sector 102 is experiencing rapid development, and the Dwarka Expressway is at the heart of this transformation. This corridor has already proven its potential to boost property values significantly, and with continuing infrastructure upgrades, the momentum is only increasing. Whether you’re buying a home for your family or looking to make a strategic investment, this project offers a future-proof opportunity.

The luxury and class of HCBS Twin Horizon are matched only by its intelligent planning. From accessibility and architecture to amenities and asset value, every aspect contributes to a complete residential experience. The allure of living in a high-growth area, with city conveniences at your doorstep and serenity within your walls, makes this project a shining example of modern living done right. As urban life becomes increasingly chaotic, finding a retreat that doesn’t compromise on quality or accessibility becomes essential—and that’s exactly what HCBS Twin Horizon delivers.

Other Projects

Discover modern elegance at Grace Resilviaa, a future-ready property in Gurgaon offering IGBC Gold pre-certification and curated leisure amenities. With a low-density master plan and stylish spaces, this development blends serenity with sophistication.

Embrace wellness living at SPJ Vedatam—an innovative property in Gurgaon merging rooftop experiences with 50+ lifestyle offerings. From infinity pools to spiritual corners, it reimagines balance between luxury and mindful design.

Elevate your lifestyle with The Westin Residences, an iconic property in Gurgaon developed by Whiteland in alliance with Marriott.

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mewaruniversity · 2 months ago

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🎓 Admissions Open 2025-26 at Mewar University! Step into the future of technology with cutting-edge courses in:

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purnima05 · 2 months ago

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Epic Integration: A Strategic Investment for Healthcare Efficiency

As healthcare systems evolve, the demand for reliable Epic integration services is growing rapidly. NHS trusts and private providers alike require seamless connectivity between electronic systems to improve patient care, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance. Whether you're implementing Epic for the first time or enhancing existing infrastructure, robust Epic integration solutions are essential.

What is Epic Integration?

Epic integration refers to the process of connecting the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system with other healthcare applications and platforms. This ensures that data flows smoothly across systems, helping healthcare professionals access the right information at the right time. From diagnostics and imaging to billing and scheduling, integration eliminates data silos and enhances operational efficiency.

Benefits of Epic Systems Integration

Epic systems integration delivers tangible benefits for healthcare providers. These include:

Improved clinical workflows: Automatic data sharing reduces manual input, cutting errors and saving time.

Enhanced patient care: Real-time access to comprehensive patient records helps clinicians make better-informed decisions.

Regulatory compliance: Integrated systems simplify audit trails and support data governance.

Cost-efficiency: Integration reduces duplicate testing and administrative overheads.

Whether connecting with third-party software or internal systems, integration is vital for healthcare IT strategy.

Leveraging Epic API Integration

One of the key methods for connecting external applications to Epic is through Epic API integration. Epic provides a range of secure, standards-based APIs such as HL7, FHIR, and proprietary web services. These allow developers to build custom workflows and link apps that support clinicians, patients, and administrators.

From mobile apps that track patient recovery to analytics platforms that enhance population health management, API-driven integrations provide flexibility and innovation.

Epic EHR Integration: A Core Healthcare Priority

Epic EHR integration ensures that all health-related data is centralised and accessible. This is critical for multidisciplinary teams working across various departments. When done right, it enables faster diagnosis, improved treatment planning, and more personalised care.

It also supports nationwide health data initiatives by ensuring interoperability with NHS Digital systems and other healthcare providers.

Understanding Epic EMR Integration

The terms Epic EMR integration and EHR are often used interchangeably. However, EMR typically refers to a patient’s digital medical records within a single organisation. Integration at this level helps clinicians within the same hospital or trust share and update records without delay, leading to more efficient care delivery.

Conclusion:

Investing in expert Epic integration services is no longer optional—it's a strategic move for any healthcare organisation aiming for excellence. From Epic systems integration to Epic API integration, choosing the right partner ensures success in an increasingly connected digital health landscape.

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zenithcnd6 · 3 months ago

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Ghaziabad has evolved from a quiet industrial suburb into one of the most dynamic residential and commercial hubs of the Delhi‑NCR region. Robust infrastructure projects, metro‑rail extensions, and the city’s strategic location on the Delhi‑Meerut Expressway have triggered an unprecedented demand for quality real‑estate. In this fast‑moving market, home‑buyers, investors, and institutional clients all face the same question: which construction company can truly deliver value, transparency, and long‑term quality?

For a growing number of Ghaziabad residents, the answer is Zenith Construction & Developers.

A Legacy Built on Trust and Craftsmanship

Best construction company Ghaziabad Founded by a team of civil engineers and visionary entrepreneurs, Zenith Construction & Developers began with a clear mission: to set a new benchmark for construction quality while keeping customer interests at the core. Over the last decade, Zenith has successfully delivered gated townships, luxury villas, commercial complexes, and industrial facilities across Ghaziabad’s most sought‑after micro‑markets—Indirapuram, Raj Nagar Extension, Wave City, and the fast‑rising NH‑24 corridor.

What distinguishes Zenith from other builders is the company’s three‑pillar philosophy:

Engineering Excellence – Every project is designed by a multidisciplinary team of architects, structural consultants, and MEP specialists who follow IS codes, NBC guidelines, and global green‑building standards.

Transparent Processes – From land acquisition to handover, Zenith provides real‑time updates, RERA‑compliant documentation, and milestone‑linked payment plans so clients can track exactly where their money goes.

Customer‑First Culture – A dedicated CRM desk answers queries within 24 hours, while the post‑handover team handles maintenance calls with a 48‑hour resolution SLA.

Signature Projects That Define Zenith’s Reputation

Project

Location

Key Highlights

Zenith Heights

Raj Nagar Extn.

15‑storey smart towers with rain‑water harvesting, rooftop solar panels, and EV‑charging bays

Zenith Corporate Park

NH‑24

Grade‑A office complex featuring column‑free floor plates and LEED‑Gold pre‑certification

Zenith Villas

Indirapuram

42 ultra‑luxury villas with private plunge pools, home automation, and concierge services

Zenith Industrial Hub

Meerut Road

Customised pre‑engineered buildings (PEBs) for SMEs, complete with logistics docking bays

Each development showcases Zenith’s commitment to premium materials, cutting‑edge technology, and on‑time delivery—a trio of promises rarely kept simultaneously in North India’s construction sector.

Technology‑Driven Quality Assurance

Zenith was among the first Ghaziabad builders to adopt:

M‑Sand & Ready‑Mix Concrete (RMC) for consistent mix design and reduced onsite pollution.

Aluminium Formwork for faster cycle times, superior finish, and minimal deviations.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) to detect clashes before ground‑breaking, cutting rework by up to 30 percent.

Drone‑Based Progress Monitoring that lets customers log in via a web portal and view weekly aerial snapshots of their tower or floor plate.

These tech integrations not only accelerate project timelines but also deliver structural integrity that withstands Ghaziabad’s shifting soil conditions and extreme temperature swings.

Sustainability at the Core

Modern buyers seek homes and offices that are future‑ready. Zenith addresses this through:

Low‑VOC paints, AAC blocks, and fly‑ash bricks to cut embodied carbon.

Dual plumbing lines for grey‑water recycling—particularly crucial in water‑stressed zones of Ghaziabad.

Smart lighting and motion sensors that reduce common‑area electricity consumption by up to 40 percent.

Extensive green belts: every project earmarks at least 25 percent of land for landscaped parks, urban forests, or podium gardens.

As a result, Zenith projects consistently earn higher IGBC and GRIHA ratings, translating to lower maintenance costs and healthier living environments for residents.

Why Clients Choose Zenith Construction & Developers

On‑Schedule Handover – A dedicated Project Management Office tracks critical paths daily, ensuring completion dates are met or exceeded.

Fair Pricing, No Hidden Extras – All inclusions—from modular kitchens to split AC conduits—are clearly listed in the Builder‑Buyer Agreement.

Bank & NBFC Tie‑Ups – Zenith is pre‑approved by major lenders, enabling swift loan disbursals and preferential interest rates for customers.

After‑Sales Peace of Mind – A 5‑year structural warranty and free one‑year defect liability period cover any unforeseen issues.

Community‑Driven Design – Clubhouses, co‑working lounges, creches, and elderly‑friendly ramps ensure every demographic feels at home.

Testimonials Speak Louder Than Claims

“We shifted to Zenith Heights six months ago, and the insulation quality is so good that our summer electricity bill dropped by 20 percent.” — Rohit B., Raj Nagar Extension resident

“Our manufacturing unit in Zenith Industrial Hub was operational two months ahead of schedule. Their PEB expertise saved us both time and cost.” — Anita S., SME owner

“Transparent paperwork and weekly drone updates made the buying journey remarkably stress‑free.” — Dr. Kavita M., Investor

The Road Ahead – Innovation & Expansion

Zenith Construction & Developers is currently lining up two ambitious mixed‑use projects near the upcoming RRTS (Rapid Rail) station, featuring skywalk retail, service apartments, and an integrated health‑and‑wellness center. The company is also piloting 3‑D concrete printing for low‑rise auxiliary structures, aiming to cut construction waste by 60 percent.

Conclusion – Building More Than Structures, Building Trust

In a city crowded with builders making tall promises, Zenith Construction & Developers consistently delivers measurable results—whether it’s sturdy workmanship, eco‑friendly features, or transparent customer engagement. For home‑buyers seeking long‑term asset appreciation, corporates eyeing efficient office spaces, or investors hunting for dependable rental yields, Zenith remains the best construction company in Ghaziabad.

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