#Gemeente #GeleenSittard en het gebruik van vrije #opensource-#software

https://www.binnenlandsbestuur.nl/digitaal/hoe-sittard-geleen-minder-afhankelijk-wordt-van-techreuzen

"Open source software biedt volgens de gemeente duidelijke voordelen ten opzichte van de gesloten variant: meer transparantie, samenwerking en controle."

"De voordelen van zoveel mogelijk open source werken zijn volgens Sittard-Geleen al merkbaar."

https://www.europesays.com/2164262/ Ireland from the 1970s to the 1990s must have been groaning with future celebrities of the diaspora – The Irish Times #CommonGround #EdSheeran #ireland #LiamGallagher #LouisTheroux #MichaelGambon #NoelGallagher #ShaneMacgowan #SteveCoogan

This week's blog article:

"Only the fourth holds real potential for inclusive and resilient leadership."

Find out what is the "fourth"... and first, second, and third are: https://globaltapestry.substack.com/p/the-leaders-we-need-principled-pragmatic

https://www.europesays.com/2078508/ Northern Ireland youth keen on a more integrated society but feel it is a long way off – The Irish Times #CommonGround #ireland #NorthernIreland

I really don't swing one way or the other. I consider myself pretty neutral on most things. My focus is on supporting and promoting good stuff when I see it, no matter which side of the political fence the person stands on.

Don’t be late(r) for this very important date! #BSidesLV CFP deadline is now 5/9. There’s still time to submit talks on historic legal precedents, legislation, governance, or even some much-needed mental health to #CommonGround. Wonderland awaits!

https://pretalx.com/security-bsides-las-vegas-2025/cfp

https://www.europesays.com/1949114/ Civic Virtue in Divisive Times #Advocacy #bipartisanship #BuildingBridges #BuildingCommunity #CommonGround #discourse #Politics #Unity

https://www.europesays.com/1938982/ Would a united Ireland really say goodbye to the BBC? – The Irish Times #BBC #CoimisiunNaMean #CommonGround #ireland #NorthAndSouth #rte

https://www.europesays.com/1885281/ Starmer tells of ‘common ground’ with Italy’s Meloni after meeting #BilateralMeeting #CommonGround #DowningStreet #EuropeanSecurity #GiorgiaMeloni #ItalianPrimeMinister #italy #KeirStarmer #LancasterHouse #SirKeir #UkPrimeMinister #Ukraine

HT @AIF_Massachusetts

"Somerset County March 1st in #Skowhegan, Maine:

(Note that the image we posted before says 1:30 but the Facebook page says 2:30. We will update if we find more information)

Neighbors for #CommonGround Rally"

https://www.facebook.com/events/1050816263754788/
#Maine #SkowheganMaine #Somerset #Unite! #Medicaid #SNAP #AffordableMedications #SpecialEd #VeteransHealthcare #VeteransBenefits #SchoolLunches #Privacy #Security #ShennaBellows #ImakeSchesslerJandreau #MattTownsend

So, many years ago (before 2016), I was friends with a fellow named Andy from Scotland who started the #CommonGround movement against #TPTB. He said that everyone, right and left, was getting screwed over by the #Oligarchy. Turns out he was RIGHT!

FUCK YEAH! #CommonGround! We're all getting screwed by the #oligarchy

'Stand up for us!' #Republican shouted down as he defends #DOGE cuts at town hall

by Matthew Chapman, February 20, 2025

"Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) tried to tout massive federal spending cuts proposed by tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency task force at a town hall in his heavily Republican district on Thursday evening — and attendees let him have it."

https://www.rawstory.com/rich-mccormick/
#KingTrump #TrumptyDumpty #NoDOGE #DOGECityFalls #TheKingHasNoTrousers #USPol #RabbleRabble #LetThemHaveIt #LetThemEatCake

#Maine 2025 #SeedSwap & #Scion Exchange

Sunday, March 30, 12 - 4 p.m.
Snow date: Sunday, April 6 *

At #MOFGA's #CommonGround Education Center in #UnityMaine

*Snow date to be called by Friday, March 28

"This will be an indoor and outdoor event, so wear your woolies and come enjoy a warm drink, see old friends, meet new friends and bring home some #scionwood for grafting and s#eeds for planting!

"#Gardeners and #orchardists are invited to bring their seeds, #scionwood and #cuttings to share. If you don’t have any, come anyway!

"Community members and local seed growers regularly bring an incredible variety of vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb seeds. We also regularly have over 150+ types of scionwood to share, including scionwood sourced from MOFGA’s orchards. We will also have limited quantities of #rootstock for sale. Custom grafting is available by donation to the #MaineHeritageOrchard.

"Other items for sharing are welcome such as plants, cuttings, #seedlings, hatching eggs, #kombucha and #YogurtStarters, #salves and other #homemade items.

"The day’s offerings also include gardening workshops, #FruitTree care demonstrations, vendors, educational booths, and more.

"This event is located at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, Maine."

RSVP and FMI:
https://www.mofga.org/trainings/annual-events/seed-swap-and-scion-exchange/
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #OrganicFarmers #BuildingCommunity

What is our common ground? Base level stuff.

Healthcare
Housing
Food
Water

What else?

Independence or Union? Former Labour and SNP MEPs to debate Scotland’s best route back into the EU | Martin Roche

https://bylines.scot/brexit/european-movement/common-ground-two-constitutional-paths-one-european-future/?feed_id=2350&_unique_id=6742288a5a4c5

#EMiS #CommonGround
https://bylines.scot/brexit/european-movement/common-ground-two-constitutional-paths-one-european-future/?feed_id=2350&_unique_id=6742288a5a4c5

Bij open source heb je meer inzicht in de risico's dan als je een gesloten oplossing inkoopt. Maar hoe ga daarmee om? Op 21 november delen Jonas van den Bogaard en ik onze ervaringen vanuit Alliander in de bijeenkomst van @opensource Je bent welkom om eerder naar de samenwerkruimte te komen en te werken met andere open source experts. https://opensourcewerken.nl/events/view/1bc386f8-d16f-494e-964a-9130c43d0016/verantwoord-omgaan-met-softwarerisicos-hoe-werkt-dat-bij-alliander #OpenSource #CommonGround

You want #commonground with your political opposites today?
Discuss getting rid of #dst.
It may be the salve you need for sanity.