Category Archives: Miscellania

Windows 10 has a ‘best by’ date.

On Oct. 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end public support for Windows 10 — that means no more software updates, security patches, or technical support for your Windows 10 computer, no matter how well it still works. Don’t worry: If … Continue reading

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“If it’s smart, it’s vulnerable”— Hypponen’s Law.

So what’s vulnerable under Hypponen’s Law? “All these connected devices, all these ‘smart’ devices in our networks. And I should know because I am the father of the Hypponen Law, which tells you that whenever something is described to you … Continue reading

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Book borrowed from Finnish library in 1939 returned 84 years late

Copy of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Refugees was due to be returned to Helsinki’s central library month after USSR invaded Finland https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/29/book-borrowed-from-finnish-library-in-1939-returned-84-years-late By one of those so called “honest” Finns?😉 Enjoy Bob H —

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Casting for a person of Finnish/Nordic origin For an advertising campaign for the Finnish Long Drink

TITLE: The Finnish Long Drink__ROLE DESCRIPTION: Our Finnish person should be able to speak with aFinnish accent. They are quirky, quick-witted, warm, fun-loving, funny,might have a comedic flair along with their friendly and happypersonality. They should enjoy conceptualizing and creating … Continue reading

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Finnish Classes w/Saija Lauria

Finnish classes in Fall 2024 FINNISH LESSONS AT SAIMA PARK FITCHBURG MA starts on Monday 09/1 and continue until 11/10. Every Monday, 2 groups 4-6PM and 6:15-8:15 PM.  Come to Saima to learn Finnish! Instructor Saija Laurla engages students in … Continue reading

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Bergroth Films Request

Dwight Swanson is doing research on Finnish-American home movies and films for a presentation at Finnfest this summer, and one of the centerpieces is going to be the films of George Bergroth. Dwight writes: “I saw them in the documentary … Continue reading

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Viipuri/Vyborg Library designed by Alvar Aalto

Things fall apart and get rebuilt. Things get built and fall apart. By Joan Wickersham In 1941 war broke out again between Finland and Russia. Control of Viipuri/Vyborg went back and forth between the two armies; in the fighting, most … Continue reading

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Covid-19 sniffer dogs start work at Helsinki Airport

A team of ten specially-trained canines are part of the new experiment, and in training they’ve already proved to be much more accurate than conventional coronavirus tests. Ten specially-trained dogs are starting work at Helsinki Airport, using their noses to … Continue reading

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US Women Now Have Universal Suffrage (100yrs Ago in RAIVAAJA)

US women now have universal suffrage Tennessee legislature has ratified the 19th Amendment to the Constitution – – Conservatives are trying to prevent ratification Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 19th – The Tennessee House yesterday opted to join, with 50 votes in … Continue reading

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Finland, ‘Prepper Nation of the Nordics,’ Isn’t Worried About Masks

The Three Smiths Statue in Helsinki, Finland,  wore masks last week amid the coronavirus pandemic. The country has tapped into its stockpiles to fight the outbreak. Credit…Kimmo Brandt/EPA, via Shutterstock STOCKHOLM — As some nations scramble to find protective gear to … Continue reading

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