Improving online advertising through product and infrastructure

LAURA CHAMBERS, CEO, MOZILLA CORPORATION As Mark shared in his blog, Mozilla is going to be more active in digital advertising. Our hypothesis is that we need to simultaneously work on public policy, standards, products and infrastructure. Today, I want to take a moment to dive into the details of the “product” and “infrastructure” elements. I will share our emerging thoughts on how this will come to life across our existing products (like Firefox), and across the industry (through the work of our recent acquisition, Anonym, which is . . . [More]

Improving online advertising through product and infrastructure

LAURA CHAMBERS, CEO, MOZILLA CORPORATION As Mark shared in his blog, Mozilla is going to be more active in digital advertising. Our hypothesis is that we need to simultaneously work on public policy, standards, products and infrastructure. Today, I want to take a moment to dive into the details of the “product” and “infrastructure” elements. I will share our emerging thoughts on how this will come to life across our existing products (like Firefox), and across the industry (through the work of our recent acquisition, Anonym, which is . . . [More]

A free and open internet shouldn’t come at the expense of privacy

MARK SURMAN, PRESIDENT, MOZILLA Keeping the internet, and the content that makes it a vital and vibrant part of our global society, free and accessible has been a core focus for Mozilla from our founding. How do we ensure creators get paid for their work? How do we prevent huge segments of the world from being priced out of access through paywalls? How do we ensure that privacy is not a privilege of the few but a fundamental right available to everyone? These are significant and enduring questions that have no single answer. But, for right n . . . [More]

A free and open internet shouldn’t come at the expense of privacy

MARK SURMAN, PRESIDENT, MOZILLA Keeping the internet, and the content that makes it a vital and vibrant part of our global society, free and accessible has been a core focus for Mozilla from our founding. How do we ensure creators get paid for their work? How do we prevent huge segments of the world from being priced out of access through paywalls? How do we ensure that privacy is not a privilege of the few but a fundamental right available to everyone? These are significant and enduring questions that have no single answer. But, for right n . . . [More]

Day #6 – Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina Rescue and Recovery Efforts Continue

Anyone who has ever worked in long-term disaster recovery and response well knows what Day #6 and Day #7 bring to the psyche.  As the crisis in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina is now understood, the rescue and recovery work continue. . While rescue workers still attempt to find access points into some of […] The post Day #6 � Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina Rescue and Recovery Efforts Continue appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Day #6 � Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina Rescue and Reco . . . [More]

Day #6 – Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina Rescue and Recovery Efforts Continue

Anyone who has ever worked in long-term disaster recovery and response well knows what Day #6 and Day #7 bring to the psyche.  As the crisis in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina is now understood, the rescue and recovery work continue. . While rescue workers still attempt to find access points into some of […] The post Day #6 � Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina Rescue and Recovery Efforts Continue appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Day #6 � Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina Rescue and Reco . . . [More]

Thursday October 3rd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday October 3rd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday October 3rd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Thursday October 3rd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday October 3rd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday October 3rd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

October 3rd – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1354

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post October 3rd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1354 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: October 3rd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1354The Last Refuge . . . [More]

October 3rd – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1354

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post October 3rd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1354 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: October 3rd � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1354The Last Refuge . . . [More]

A Very Revealing Moment – Weird Statement by VP Nominee Tim Walz After Debate Question About His I

During the Vice-Presidential debate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was asked about his repeated false statements where he claims to have been in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square protests in the spring of 1989. While it was surprising that an ideologically aligned CBS team including Margaret Brennan actually asked Governor Walz about these lies, his […] The post A Very Revealing Moment � Weird Statement by VP Nominee Tim Walz After Debate Question About His Impulsive Lying appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: A Very Revealing . . . [More]

A Very Revealing Moment – Weird Statement by VP Nominee Tim Walz After Debate Question About His I

During the Vice-Presidential debate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was asked about his repeated false statements where he claims to have been in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square protests in the spring of 1989. While it was surprising that an ideologically aligned CBS team including Margaret Brennan actually asked Governor Walz about these lies, his […] The post A Very Revealing Moment � Weird Statement by VP Nominee Tim Walz After Debate Question About His Impulsive Lying appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: A Very Revealing . . . [More]

Dragon Riding – Dockworker Strike Underway as Alinsky Methods Deployed Against Labor Union Head, H

I have outlined my general opinion about labor unions [HERE].  Now we are going to focus on the realities, politics and economic outcomes from an International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike. I mostly support the strike. I even mostly support ILA President Harold Daggett, a man of notoriously intemperate and sketchy disposition.  Daggett grew up in […] The post Dragon Riding � Dockworker Strike Underway as Alinsky Methods Deployed Against Labor Union Head, Harold Daggett appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Dragon . . . [More]

Dragon Riding – Dockworker Strike Underway as Alinsky Methods Deployed Against Labor Union Head, H

I have outlined my general opinion about labor unions [HERE].  Now we are going to focus on the realities, politics and economic outcomes from an International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike. I mostly support the strike. I even mostly support ILA President Harold Daggett, a man of notoriously intemperate and sketchy disposition.  Daggett grew up in […] The post Dragon Riding � Dockworker Strike Underway as Alinsky Methods Deployed Against Labor Union Head, Harold Daggett appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Dragon . . . [More]

Beware, The Rider of the Pale Horse Has Arrived in Ukraine

Assuredly, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy just spit out his coffee… Just arrived in Kyiv for my third visit since Russia’s full-scale invasion. In awe of the resilience of the Ukrainian people and eager to hear what more we can do to support them in their quest for freedom and independence. 🇺🇦🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Bxenpy6OUn — Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) […] The post Beware, The Rider of the Pale Horse Has Arrived in Ukraine appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Beware, The Rider of the Pale Horse Has Arrived in Uk . . . [More]

Beware, The Rider of the Pale Horse Has Arrived in Ukraine

Assuredly, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy just spit out his coffee… Just arrived in Kyiv for my third visit since Russia’s full-scale invasion. In awe of the resilience of the Ukrainian people and eager to hear what more we can do to support them in their quest for freedom and independence. 🇺🇦🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Bxenpy6OUn — Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) […] The post Beware, The Rider of the Pale Horse Has Arrived in Ukraine appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Beware, The Rider of the Pale Horse Has Arrived in Uk . . . [More]

How to protect your privacy online like a Twitch streamer

Credit: Nick Velazquez / Mozilla How do Twitch streamers connect with so many people on the internet while keeping their personal lives private?  For those unfamiliar, Twitch streamers are content creators who broadcast live to audiences in real-time, covering everything from gaming to productivity. Viewer interaction is a huge part of the experience, but it also opens up streamers to risks like “doxxing,” where someone digs up and shares private info like real names or addresses. As a writer and photographer, I thought I was prep . . . [More]

How to protect your privacy online like a Twitch streamer

Credit: Nick Velazquez / Mozilla How do Twitch streamers connect with so many people on the internet while keeping their personal lives private?  For those unfamiliar, Twitch streamers are content creators who broadcast live to audiences in real-time, covering everything from gaming to productivity. Viewer interaction is a huge part of the experience, but it also opens up streamers to risks like “doxxing,” where someone digs up and shares private info like real names or addresses. As a writer and photographer, I thought I was prep . . . [More]

Wednesday October 2nd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday October 2nd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Wednesday October 2nd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Wednesday October 2nd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday October 2nd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Wednesday October 2nd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]