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FSF: Free Software Award nominations sought

([Briefs] Sep 4, 2020 21:23 UTC (Fri) (ris))


The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has [1]announced that nominations are open, until October 28, for the [2]Free Software Awards . Winners will be announced at the annual [3]LibrePlanet conference. " You might know of a contributor or organization who has done significant and user-empowering work on free software. We invite you to take a moment to show them (and tell us) that you care, by nominating them for an award in one of three categories: the [4]Award for the Advancement of Free Software , the [5]Award for Projects of Social Benefit , or the [6]Award for Outstanding New Free Software Contributor . Don't assume that someone else will nominate them -- too often, everyone assuming someone else will express the appreciation means that it never happens. As taking initiative and speaking up for the community are important parts of free software, why not take the time yourself to make sure your voice is heard? "



[1] https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/free-software-awards-recognize-those-who-advance-our-freedom-by-october-28th

[2] https://www.fsf.org/awards/

[3] https://libreplanet.org/2021/

[4] https://www.fsf.org/awards/fs-award

[5] https://www.fsf.org/awards/sb-award

[6] https://www.fsf.org/awards/onfsc-award

Failed Attempts To Break Records
In September 1978 Mr. Terry Gripton, of Stafford, failed to break
the world shouting record by two and a half decibels. "I am not surprised
he failed," his wife said afterwards. "He's really a very quiet man and
doesn't even shout at me."
In August of the same year Mr. Paul Anthony failed to break the
record for continuous organ playing by 387 hours.
His attempt at the Golden Fish Fry Restaurant in Manchester ended
after 36 hours 10 minutes, when he was accused of disturbing the peace.
"People complained I was too noisy," he said.
In January 1976 Mr. Barry McQueen failed to walk backwards across
the Menai Bridge playing the bagpipes. "It was raining heavily and my
drone got waterlogged," he said.
A TV cameraman thwarted Mr. Bob Specas' attempt to topple 100,000
dominoes at the Manhattan Center, New York on 9 June 1978. 97,500 dominoes
had been set up when he dropped his press badge and set them off.
-- Stephen Pile, "The Book of Heroic Failures"