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Khürt Williams

@islandinthenet.com
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Information security architect, amateur photographer, and nature wanderer. I blog about tech, photography, hiking, and life’s curiosities. F1 fan, IndieWeb supporter, and occasional speaker on… well, tech and stuff.

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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 04/10/2026
seths.blog/2026/10/getting-critical #sethgodin
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 21/09/2026
<sarcasm>Canadians are free market heretics.Loonies. </sarcasm>. www.techpolicy.press/canada-i...
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 16/09/2026
magazine.catapult.co/column/s...
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 13/09/2026
scripting.com/2026/09/10/1324... #wordpress
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 27/08/2026
www.gatesnotes.com/a-turbulen...
In terms of equity, AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst source of injustice. The challenge is monumental. Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history. How will we use this technology to make the world a fairer place and keep it from widening the divide between rich and poor? How will we protect the people who are most vulnerable to the harms caused by artificial intelligence, including those who lose their livelihoods and the sense that they are in control of their future?
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 26/08/2026
As of January 2022, New Jersey has 564 municipalities. www.nj.com/news/2026/08/3-mor...
Screenshot of news article about data centre bans in New Jersey towns.
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 23/08/2026
Tufted titmouse perched on a mossy branch outside my kitchen window. #Birds #USBirds
Tufted titmouse perched on a mossy branch amid dripping foliage in a forest
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 22/08/2026
Female Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). This was my first wild turkey sighting in several years. #Birds #USBirds
A wild turkey walking on grass beneath the drooping branches of a large conifer tree
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 21/08/2026
American Goldfinch tree, Millstone Park, Rocky Hill on a dreary day. #Birds #USBirds
Several yellow goldfinches perched on bare, lichen-covered branches against a pale blue sky
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 13/08/2026
While waiting for a Wetlands Wildlife Safari tour on the Osprey at Spicers Creek, our captain pointed out a rare south-eastern vagrant perched on a nearby roof: a Wood Stork! Local birders have nicknamed this juvenile "Woody Guthrie." #Birds #CapeMay #RareBirdAlert
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 06/08/2026
Went out to Millstone Park for some bird photography. Found something else too. #Wildlife #Chipmunk
An Eastern chipmunk standing on a thick, dark tree branch amongst lush green leaves and slender growing shoots.
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 05/08/2026
From two years ago. Green-throated Carib (Eulampis holosericeus) #hummingbird #birds
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 05/08/2026
From two years ago. Green-throated Carib (Eulampis holosericeus) #hummingbird #birds
Green-throated Carib (Eulampis holosericeus)
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 03/08/2026
danielmiessler.com/blog/the-ai-...
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 06/07/2026
www.rbfa.be/en/news/update-rbfa-sta… #WorldCup
Furthermore, during the match coordination meeting, FIFA deliberately removed the section concerning the automatic suspension of players from its presentation. This topic had nonetheless been part of all such meetings before each of the previous four matches. The RBFA questioned FIFA, both orally and in writing, about the reasons for this change, yet once again received no response
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 26/06/2026
AI and Liability
AI agents are agents of the person or organisation that deploys them—and should be treated by the law as such. If a company hired human writers to write its summaries, that company would be liable for inaccuracies in those summaries. If a company's human agent signed contracts in the company's name, that company would be bound by those contracts. And if a doctor gave dangerously wrong medical advice, they would be liable for malpractice
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 13/06/2026
Tomorrow’s ass-in-seat-in-front-of-TV schedule.
Calendar schedule for Sunday 14 June showing Flag Day and five FIFA World Cup matches plus a Formula 1 race in Spain
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 08/06/2026
www.iwnsvg.com/2026/06/08/guide-sta…
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 09/04/2026
www.njsecon.org #ISC2NJ #ISC2
Promotional graphic stating “I am speaking at SECON 2026 New Jersey,” scheduled for June 11, 2026 at Kean University, offering in-person and virtual attendance from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with registration at njsecon.org.
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 09/04/2026
April 14, 7:00 p.m. — David Pogue and @pmugnj.bsky.social presents “Apple: The First 50 Years.” A look at Apple’s history, products, and people, plus insights from his new book based on 150 interviews and archival access. pmug-nj.org/events/david... #apple
Graphic promoting a talk titled “50 Years of Apple with David Pogue,” with a portrait of the speaker, an image of his book, and a colourful Apple-inspired background.
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 09/04/2026
April 14, 7:00 p.m. — David Pogue and @pmugnj presents “Apple: The First 50 Years.” A look at Apple’s history, products, and people, plus insights from his new book based on 150 interviews and archival access. April 14, 2026: David Pogue Presents “Apple: The First 50 Years”
Graphic promoting a talk titled “50 Years of Apple with David Pogue,” with a portrait of the speaker, an image of his book, and a colourful Apple-inspired background.
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 08/04/2026
#infosec #njisc2
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 21/03/2026
Stood on the balcony this morning with the cat, watching the fog swallow my street whole. #FoggyMorning #NewJersey
A misty suburban street scene at dawn or dusk. Bare deciduous trees with dark, skeletal branches fill the foreground and upper frame, one bearing clusters of small round seed balls — likely a sweetgum or sycamore. A thick blanket of fog obscures the middle and background, softening the outlines of houses, parked cars, and distant trees into pale, ghostly shapes. A curved kerb and wet pavement lead the eye into the murk. A street sign post stands at the bend, its sign face unreadable in the haze. The overall palette is muted — cool greys, soft greens, and dusky blues — with a faint red tail light visible through the fog on the left. The mood is quiet, still, and atmospheric.
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 14/12/2025
We picked up a few inches of snow overnight. I’m thinking today’s a good day to stay in and scan some film. #birds
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 07/12/2025
#F1 #AbuDhabiGP
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 25/11/2025
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 14/09/2025
jimshoemakerphotography.com/a-subjective... #photography
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 30/01/2025
🤨 apnews.com/article/deep...
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 25/01/2025
Redhead (Aythya americana) at Lake of the Lillies. #Birds #USBirds
edhead (Aythya americana) at Lake of the Lillies.
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 25/01/2025
Female Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) #Birds #USBirds
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 25/01/2025
Another one from Lake of the Lillies. Gadwall (Mareca strepera) #Birds #USBirds
Gadwall (Mareca strepera)
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 25/01/2025
American Wigeon (Mareca americana) #Birds #USBirds
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 05/01/2025
Great Blue Heron standing on a snowy embankment near Kingston Grist Mill (South Brunswick, New Jersey) with branches dusted in fresh snow. #Birds #USBirds #NewJersey
Great Blue Heron standing on a snowy embankment near Kingston Grist Mill (South Brunswick, New Jersey) with branches dusted in fresh snow.
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 23/12/2024
I wanted to go for a brisk walk this morning but I am now very disinclined. 🥶
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 12/12/2024
Just two ducks living their best lives, tails up and heads down, dabbling for snacks in the autumn glow. The water’s golden, the vibes are chill, and nature’s doing its thing. #DucksOfBlueSky #NatureLovers #birds #usbird #WildlifeMoments #AutumnFeels #DabblingLife"
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 21/09/2024
Reeder App Update: Mixed Impressions: islandinthenet.com/the-new-reeder-a…
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 17/09/2024
Halide's Process Zero: First Impressions: islandinthenet.com/halides-process-…
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 07/09/2024
Sir needs to lose weight: islandinthenet.com/sir-needs-to-los…
Screenshot of Alarms tab in iOS Clocks.app
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 05/09/2024
Down the Shore at Avalon Beach: islandinthenet.com/down-the-shore-a…
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 01/09/2024
Viceroy (Limenitis archippus): islandinthenet.com/viceroy-limeniti…
Viceroy (Limenitis archippus)
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 30/08/2024
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail at Mercer Meadows: islandinthenet.com/eastern-tiger-sw…
Queen Anne\'s Lace (Daucus carota)
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 28/08/2024
Pearl Crescent at Mercer Meadows.: islandinthenet.com/pearl-crescent-a…
Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos)
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 21/08/2024
Reviving Bhavna’s MacBook Air with Linux: islandinthenet.com/reviving-bhavnas…
EndeavourOS Installation Screenshot from 20240820 at 08:36:12 AM EST
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 20/08/2024
Have you tried the Latest?: islandinthenet.com/have-you-tried-t…
Screenshot of Latest macOS app.Screenshot of Latest macOS app.
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 19/08/2024
Swollen Bladderwort (Utricularia inflata): islandinthenet.com/swollen-bladderw…
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 17/08/2024
Sundew (Drosera) Identification: islandinthenet.com/sundew-drosera
Sundew (Drosera)
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 16/08/2024
Blue Dashers at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve: islandinthenet.com/blue-dashers-at-…
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 15/08/2024
Azure Bluets at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve: islandinthenet.com/azure-bluets-at-…
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 12/08/2024
Studio Aquatica Wabi Kusa Substrate Ball: islandinthenet.com/studio-aquatica-…
Christmas Moss, Echinodorus Fancy Twist, Hydrocotyle Tripartita, Rotala H'Ra,
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Khürt Williams @islandinthenet.com · 11/08/2024
Great Black Digger Wasp and Two-Spotted Bumble Bees: islandinthenet.com/two-spotted-bumb…
Great Black Digger Wasp (Sphex pensylvanicus)Two-spotted Bumble Bee on bee balm
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