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Agent2Agent is a protocol from Google so that agents can talk to each other and work together, even if they are made by different companies (who might otherwise be competitors). This actually happened back on April 9 but I just found out about it today.
"The Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol facilitates communication between independent AI agents. Here are the core concepts:"
"Agent Card: A public metadata file describing an agent's capabilities, skills, endpoint URL, and authentication requirements. Clients use this for discovery."
"A2A Server: An agent exposing an HTTP endpoint that implements the A2A protocol methods. It receives requests and manages task execution."
"A2A Client: An application or another agent that consumes A2A services. It sends requests (like tasks/send) to an A2A Server's URL."
"Task: The central unit of work. A client initiates a task by sending a message (tasks/send or tasks/sendSubscribe). Tasks have unique IDs and progress through states (submitted, working, input-required, completed, failed, canceled)."
"Message: Represents communication turns between the client (role: 'user') and the agent (role: 'agent'). Messages contain Parts."
"Part: The fundamental content unit within a Message or Artifact. Can be TextPart, FilePart (with inline bytes or a URI), or DataPart (for structured JSON, e.g., forms)."
"Artifact: Represents outputs generated by the agent during a task (e.g., generated files, final structured data). Artifacts also contain Parts."
"Streaming: For long-running tasks, servers supporting the streaming capability can use tasks/sendSubscribe. The client receives Server-Sent Events (SSE) containing TaskStatusUpdateEvent or TaskArtifactUpdateEvent messages, providing real-time progress."
"Push Notifications: Servers supporting pushNotifications can proactively send task updates to a client-provided webhook URL, configured via tasks/pushNotification/set."
"Typical Flow:"
"Discovery: Client fetches the Agent Card from the server's well-known URL."
"Initiation: Client sends a tasks/send or tasks/sendSubscribe request containing the initial user message and a unique Task ID."
"Processing:"
"(Streaming): Server sends SSE events (status updates, artifacts) as the task progresses."
"(Non-Streaming): Server processes the task synchronously and returns the final Task object in the response."
"Interaction (Optional): If the task enters input-required, the client sends subsequent messages using the same Task ID via tasks/send or tasks/sendSubscribe."
"Completion: The task eventually reaches a terminal state (completed, failed, canceled)."
The whole entire "protocol" is simply a single JSON file. You can go and look at it. It has defined sections for things like "AgentAuthentication", "AgentCapabilities", "AgentCard", "AgentProvider", "AgentSkill", "Artifact", a whole bunch of standard messages ("CancelTaskResponse" etc), "TextPart", "FilePart", "DataPart", etc.
Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol is an open standard designed to enable AI agents from different vendors and frameworks to collaborate and exchange information across enterprise platforms aiming to foster a future of seamless AI agent interoperability and…
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So the last couple of days I've had a bit of a minor headache, and been sleeping in an extra 15mins in the morning. Turns out my sister-in-law's family all have covid after we saw them on the weekend. I wouldn't have even known I might have been sick unless someone told me. I just thought I needed a 2nd coffee.
When you're talking about Linux, everyone is quick to point out that Linux doesn't have Microsoft Office. It's a big part of the Linux desktop's app gap, but there are some solutions there. Most of you probably know of LibreOffice, which is an amazing open source project, but there is another solution, which is suitable for individuals, and professionals alike, and might just be the best choice out there for Linux, and it's called Only Office.
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Onlyoffice is an open source office suite, developed by Ascensio System, a company based in Riga, in Latvia.
It's not just your basic word processor, spreadsheet and presentation modules, though. These are of course available online or offline, but you also get access to a complete CRM, a projects management module, a webmail and calendar, and a internal social network.
How do you get it ?
There are multiple ways to get access to OnlyOffice. You can download their desktop editor, which will serve as your office suite, installed on your computer. They provide it in AppImage form, which ensures that any distro will be able to make use of it. The file itself is pretty light, less than 250 Mb. You can also get a deb, and RPM, a Snap, or a flatpak, so bascially whatever distro you're using, you can get access to it.
The desktop editors only include the word processor, the spreadsheet, and the presentation module. If you want access to the whole suite, you can go with the cloud service, or self host your own OnlyOffice.
The cloud service or the self hosted version aren't free though, and will currently set you back at least 66€ per year for one user, which is in the ballpark of a Microsoft Office 365 subscription, although with less cloud storage, 20Gb instead of 1Tb, and less tools, since you don't get an equivalent to OneNote, Publisher, or Access.
What can it do ?
OnlyOffice is a very capable office suite. First, the basic modules are highly compatible with Microsoft Office documents. Compared to other options, like LibreOffice, or GOogle docs, it just handles any type of document like a champ.
OnlyOffice can also open and edit Microsoft Office autoshapes, instead of just displaying them like basic images, and inline charts and tables inside of text documents can also be edited directly from the word processor, which is a nice plus. It works with plenty of file formats, including the Open Document Format that LibreOffice uses, so you're not losing access to anything, and it can export to PDF easily.
The interface is ribbon based, like Microsoft Office, so users won't feel too lost there, and you can open multiple documents in a single window thanks to tabs on the title bar. Tabs can be dragged out of the main window if you prefer having individual windows to work with. Be careful though, you need to have the main "Desktop Editor window" opened even if there are no document located in it, which is a bit weird.
The word processor supports everything you'd expect: font and styles, paragraph formatting, margins, page numbering, equations, drop caps, find and replace... It should work for most users here.
The spreadsheet module handles functions, and formulas, sorting and filtering, and obviously allows you to create charts and format them easily. For more advanced users, macros are supported, using Javascript , so no Office Macro support here, but you can recreate them if you can handle a bit of JS.
As per the presentation module, it has a bunch of themes to get you started, handles charts, tables, equations, as well as transitions and animations, including applying those in bulk. It also has a presenter mode with notes, which is a required feature for anyone who regularly gives talks or for students.
On top of these features, onlyoffice supports document versioning, so you can always get back to an older version, you can track changes and compare documents, and accept or reject the various changes, and all these modules support online collaboration, for multi-user editing of a document.
To complete this already excellent roundup, OnlyOffice has android and iOS apps to open and edit your documents on the go, with touch friendly interfaces.
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Disclosure: Covert Web-to-App Tracking via Localhost on Android
We disclose a novel tracking method by Meta and Yandex potentially affecting billions of Android users. We found that native Android apps—including Facebook, Instagram, and several Yandex apps including Maps and Browser—silently listen on fixed local ports for tracking purposes.
Emerging trends in the concrete batching plant industry for 2025 are shaking up the game in ways that demand attention. If you think this is just about mixing concrete, think again. The manufacturers leading the charge are integrating jaw-dropping technology, insane levels of customization, and a relentless focus on sustainability. This isn’t some incremental upgrade—it’s a full-on revolution. Anyone still dragging their feet is going to get left in the dust. The industry is evolving fast, and if you want to keep pace (or beat the competition), you better know what’s coming.
The Tech Takeover: Automation and AI in Batching Plants
Smarter Systems Mean Less Human Error
The first big shakeup is the adoption of automation and AI. Concrete batching plants for sale are no longer just machines—they’re becoming intelligent ecosystems. AI algorithms monitor mix proportions, control timing, and even predict maintenance needs before something breaks down. This reduces human error, boosts efficiency, and saves a fortune on downtime. In 2025, if your plant isn’t smart, it’s pretty much obsolete.
Remote Monitoring and Control
Gone are the days when operators had to be chained to the control panel. Leading manufacturers now offer remote monitoring via cloud platforms. You can supervise your entire batching operation from your phone, tablet, or laptop, from anywhere on the planet. This connectivity isn’t just convenient; it’s a game-changer for project management, troubleshooting, and real-time adjustments.
Green Is Not Optional: Sustainability Takes Center Stage
Eco-Friendly Materials and Energy Efficiency
Environmental regulations are tightening, and concrete batching plant manufacturers are scrambling to meet these demands. Expect to see more batching plants engineered with energy-efficient motors, solar integration, and systems designed to reduce water usage. The concrete industry is notoriously wasteful, but 2025’s top manufacturers are slashing their carbon footprint—whether through low-emission mixing methods or recycling leftover materials.
Waste Reduction and Smart Resource Management
Smart batching plants minimize waste by optimizing material use precisely. There’s no room for sloppy excess anymore. Sophisticated sensors and software ensure that aggregates, cement, and additives are used to the exact gram. Not only does this cut costs, but it also keeps your project greener—earning you brownie points with regulators and clients alike.
Customization: Because One Size Fits No One
Tailor-Made Solutions for Complex Projects
Off-the-shelf batching plants are fine for the simplest jobs, but the big dogs are demanding tailored solutions. Manufacturers in 2025 are offering modular designs and customizable configurations that adapt to unique site conditions and project requirements. This means you get exactly what you need—no compromises.
Integration with Other Construction Technologies
Leading manufacturers aren’t stopping at batching plants alone. They’re integrating their systems with drones, GPS, and on-site data analytics to create a seamless workflow. Imagine a mobile batching plant that communicates with your project management software, your delivery trucks, and even your quality control lab. The future isn’t just about mixing concrete—it’s about orchestrating the entire construction symphony.
The concrete batching plant industry in 2025 isn’t for the faint-hearted or the complacent. Automation, sustainability, and customization are not buzzwords—they’re survival tools. If you want to dominate your market, aligning with manufacturers who lead in these trends isn’t optional. It’s a goddamn necessity.
#DieLinke @dielinke@mastodon.social am 04. Juni 2025, 16:31: Morgen stimmt der #Bundestag über die #Diätenerhöhung ab. Wir sagen ganz klar: Nein! Während die Leute den Gürtel enger schnallen sollen, gönnen sich die Politiker ein dickes Gehaltsplus. Nicht mit uns!
18 is a way more relatable age for casual smoking influence. You can definitely just toke once in a while and be relatively fine. But god damn, did those perma-high friends of mine back in the day really just burn out.
I was perma high around age 18. Burnout never happened to me and made physics and engineering classes fascinating. I was basically a high functioning pothead right out the gate.
In the construction industry, safety is of paramount importance, especially when working under challenging and complex conditions. Construction sites often present numerous risks, from unstable ground to extreme weather, and working with heavy machinery like concrete plants can exacerbate these dangers. A mobile concrete plant, which is designed for flexibility and efficiency, can significantly contribute to ensuring construction safety, even under the most demanding conditions. This article explores how mobile concrete plants play a crucial role in maintaining safety during construction projects, particularly under complex working environments.
Understanding the Challenges of Complex Construction Sites
Construction projects often take place in environments where risks are heightened. These sites may be located in remote areas, urban environments with limited space, or areas with unpredictable weather conditions. The nature of the work requires not only robust machinery but also a commitment to safety standards that protect workers and the surrounding environment.
A mobile concrete plant(planta de concreto movil) provides several advantages in such settings. Unlike traditional, stationary concrete plants, a mobile concrete plant can be quickly set up and moved to different locations, making it ideal for projects that require flexibility. However, ensuring safety under these circumstances involves a combination of advanced design features, operational practices, and constant vigilance.
Safety Features of Mobile Concrete Plants
Mobile concrete plants are equipped with various safety features designed to reduce risks and ensure safe operation. These plants are engineered to withstand harsh working conditions, while also incorporating the latest technology to improve safety. Below are key safety features that help ensure construction safety in complex working environments.
1. Robust and Stable Structure
The design of a mobile concrete plant is one of the most important factors in ensuring stability and safety. These plants are built with a heavy-duty structure that minimizes the risk of tipping or instability during operation. Stability is especially critical when working in areas with uneven terrain or on construction sites prone to vibrations. The plant's solid base ensures it remains firmly in place, even when subjected to these challenging conditions.
2. Emergency Shutdown Systems
One of the most effective ways to ensure safety is through emergency shutdown systems. Mobile concrete plants come equipped with emergency stop buttons that allow operators to immediately halt operations in case of a malfunction or unsafe condition. This feature can prevent accidents from escalating and gives operators the opportunity to address issues before they become more serious problems. Such systems are critical on construction sites where fast action can save lives and minimize damage to equipment and materials.
3. Dust and Noise Control
Construction sites, especially in urban or densely populated areas, can suffer from excessive dust and noise. Both of these factors can pose significant health risks to workers and nearby residents. Mobile concrete plants are equipped with advanced dust and noise control technologies, such as dust collectors, noise-insulating panels, and other systems that minimize airborne particles and noise levels. By managing dust and noise, the plant ensures that the working environment is safer and more comfortable for operators and construction workers alike.
Operational Practices for Ensuring Safety
While the design of a mobile concrete plant plays a key role in ensuring safety, how the plant is operated is just as important. The proper operational practices must be followed to ensure that the plant functions efficiently and safely, even in complex conditions.
1. Routine Maintenance and Inspection
Regular maintenance is essential for preventing equipment failure and ensuring the long-term safety of mobile concrete plants. Before each shift, operators should conduct thorough checks of the plant’s components, including the mixing unit, conveyors, electrical systems, and safety devices. These inspections help identify potential issues early, which can be addressed before they pose a risk to the operation. For example, checking hydraulic systems for leaks or ensuring that emergency stop buttons are functional can prevent hazardous situations from developing.
2. Operator Training and Certification
Properly trained operators are critical to ensuring safety on construction sites. Operators of mobile concrete plants must undergo comprehensive training that covers not only the technical aspects of running the equipment but also safety procedures. They should be well-versed in the specific features of the plant, including how to safely handle and adjust the ready mix concrete plant(planta de concreto premezclado), how to monitor for signs of mechanical failure, and how to implement safety protocols in emergency situations. Ensuring that all operators are certified and regularly updated on the latest safety practices is key to minimizing risks.
3. Monitoring and Control Systems
Modern mobile concrete plants come equipped with advanced monitoring and control systems that help operators track the plant's performance in real-time. These systems provide data on temperature, load, mixing speed, and other key parameters. If any irregularities or unsafe conditions arise, the system alerts the operator immediately. This real-time data allows operators to take proactive measures, such as adjusting the plant's settings or performing maintenance, to keep the equipment running safely.
Adapting to Challenging Environmental Conditions
Another important factor in ensuring safety is how a mobile concrete plant adapts to the specific challenges presented by the environment. These concrete plants(planta de concreto Chile) are designed to operate in a variety of conditions, from extreme heat and cold to high altitudes and remote locations.
1. Weather Resilience
Extreme weather can be a significant challenge on construction sites. Mobile concrete plants are built with weather-resistant materials and have features that allow them to function in diverse climates. Whether it's high winds, heavy rain, or freezing temperatures, a well-maintained mobile concrete plant can continue to operate safely. Additionally, operators should be trained to adjust the plant’s settings to suit specific weather conditions, such as modifying mixing speeds during hot or cold weather to ensure consistent concrete quality.
2. Flexible Setup for Space Constraints
On crowded construction sites, space limitations can make it difficult to position and operate equipment safely. A mobile concrete plant can be quickly deployed in small or constrained spaces. Its compact design and easy mobility allow for flexible setup, which helps reduce congestion on the site and ensures that the plant remains safely away from high-traffic areas.
Conclusion
Mobile concrete plants are an essential part of the construction industry, offering flexibility and efficiency in demanding environments. By incorporating robust safety features, following standardized operational practices, and adapting to environmental challenges, these plants ensure construction safety under complex working conditions. Whether it’s a large-scale concrete plant or a smaller ready mix concrete plant, proper design, operation, and maintenance of the plant are key to preventing accidents and ensuring a safe working environment for all. By maintaining these standards, construction companies can ensure that their operations run smoothly, no matter the complexity of the conditions.
For those who remain unconvinced that Epstein probably committed suicide: Here from AnnCoulter is an excerpt from "Medium", written by a William Mersey, former inmate at the same prison Epstein spent his last days.
Following that is a comment from a lawyer who is acquainted with the horrible waste & incompetence at blue-city jails.
"A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration must give more than 100 migrants sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador a chance to challenge their deportations.
[U.S. District Chief Judge James] Boasberg said the administration “plainly deprived” the immigrants of a chance to challenge their removals before they were put on flights.”
Newspapers are printing summer reading lists of AI-hallucinated books. Apple “Intelligence” is making up fake BBC headlines. People are losing their minds as ChatGPT calls them “spiral starchildren” and “river walkers.
i do not understand satire, everything posted on this account is 100% serious and should be taken at face value all views expressed are the opinion of my employer unless stated otherwise
@milkman76 I started in the sysadmin life some 20-odd years ago, as well. I no longer work on any windows systems. Last windows installation I had, personal, was Win7Pro. Couple years ago, I had a Win10 laptop, exclusively for work with DoD. Now even that is gone, I access everything through Linux or BSD.
My kids use Mint, since they were 3. The year of the Linux desktop has been going on for a while, now. #Linux #BSD #AltOS
Microsoft Edit is fully written in Rust. And the source-code is actually fully open-source as well under MIT license 😮.
I personally would like see them calling it dos-edit or just dosedit, since that would be kinda funny. But I understand it will be called ms-edit instead.
I know Linux already has vi, vim, neovim and nano, ... and more... However is kind of ironic to see this binary be shipped to Linux distros. Of course it's already added to Arch btw: aur.archlinux.org/packages/ms-…
#Israel is a terrorist state and one of these days a politician is going to be elected somewhere that's going to acknowledge that. I know I personally am boycotting anything and everything having to do with Israel. Any company. Any tech. Any software. Any people. I refuse to have one more dollar of mine go to support those #Zionazi *fucks* if I can help it. My hope is those malignant parasites are kicked out of the #UN.
White Hats from coast to coast are fuming mad at the Trump administration for allowing the FDA’s approval of a lower-dose mRNA clot shot for senior citizens and people 12-65 with at least one underlying medical condition. Last week, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said his agency was greenlighting Moderna’s potentially lethal jab, which the company said would be broadly advertised and publicly available ahead of the 2025-2026 “respiratory ailment season.” According to Moderna, the new mNEXSPIKE is one-fifth as potent as its original vaccine. It claims that 11,500 people participated in clinical trials, with few experiencing mild side effects like injection site pain and headaches. realrawnews.com/2025/06/white-…
Analysts say that President Donald Trump has helped South Africans by criticizing the country's president over woeful crimefighting at a stormy Oval Office "ambush" last week
finally. i had to remove the power steering pump, alternator, move the front frame bracket, radiator fan and coolant overflow tank, and loosen one motor mount and raise the engine, just to get to the AC compressor.
now we get to find out exactly what was wrong with this thing
it's hard to overstate how much of a pain in the ass that was. hopefully i'll replace the whole pump while i'm in there not just trying to mess with the magnetic clutch mechanism. that's a bit of a toss-up cause an old OEM denso pump even though it looks like crap could still be better than a new amazon aftermarket pump. so i'll have to see what amazon sends me tomorrow and decide
i suppose i could pay $500 for a new OEM acura compressor but i'd rather not. now that i know how to do this and all the stuck bolts are broken loose, it'll be a lot easier next time if necessary
ok so hear me out. i just realized the low bolt clearance could be related to the excessive idle vibration. there are two fluid filled engine mounts in this car and they've almost certainly leaked out by now, which could have the engine dropped in a lower position than normal, which put the AC compressor too close to the sub frame 🧠
it all makes sense now. i definitely need to change all 4 engine mounts. that should take care of the idle vibration. it's a known issue with these cars when they get old
this would also explain why there was no mention of having to raise the engine to remove the AC compressor in the service manual. i was thinking dudes did you not bother to do this procedure before writing the manual? but yes they did, they just didn't have sagging blown out engine mounts
#Norway / Divestment from occupied territories rejected
Norway rejects call to divest wealth fund from Israeli-occupied territories. Despite emotional debates and protests, Norwegian MPs voted against proposals to stop the country's sovereign wealth fund from investing in companies contributing to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. The decision maintains Norway's position as the largest European investor in #Israel's occupation.
Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg stated that Norway has "an established ethical regime for the fund" and that they "divest from the companies that contribute to Israel's breach of international law, but we do not divest from all companies that are present on the ground".
Thinking back to a couple months back when I was talking to my woman and said something along the lines of “it’s really easy to get people to do exactly what you want, you’ve just got to read them and make a half decent guess about what they want” and I had to awkwardly back track and tell her I don’t do that on her
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Es können (und sollten) alle von der republica halten, was sie wollen, aber es gab ein paar Talks, die würde ich Euch gern empfehlen, weil ich sie wirklich gut fand.
Es gab ganz sicher auch noch andere, die sehr gut waren, aber diese habe ich (bisher) gesehen. Vielleicht ergänze ich später noch.
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Eine neue Recherche von +972 & Local Call über die aktuelle Kriegsführung deckt auf, dass die israelische Armee crappy Algorithmen, die auf falschen Annahmen basieren, verwendet, die angeben sollen, dass ein Nachbarschaft evakuiert sei.
Wenn der Algorithmus "grün" sagt wird bombardiert, angegriffen - auch wenn klar ist, dass dort noch jede Menschen drin sind.
Es wird dabei von einer Belegung einer Nachbarschaft mit Personen ausgegangen. Wenn anhand von Mobilfunkdaten der Algorithmus berechnet dass nur noch 0-20% der erwarteten Personen anwesend sind - "grün" genannt, wird angegriffen.
Die israelische Armee macht es sich einfach & definiert die Gebiete dann als evakuiert. Theoretische 80% weniger anwesende Menschen reichen ihnen dann völlig aus als Abschätzung. In der Realität sind meist noch jede Menge Personen vor Ort. Wo sollen sie auch hin?
»Before designating a neighborhood as “green,” the intelligence algorithm calculates the number of residents in each house according to the area’s estimated evacuation rate. If the algorithm estimates that 80 percent of residents have left, then the expected number of casualties per house is reduced by 80 percent, often without dedicating time to a detailed examination. In a house where 10 Palestinians lived before the war, for example, the system would show that only two remained.«
»It’s a statistical approach to errors,” said one intelligence source.
In this way, the army can approve more airstrikes and claim they adhere to the principle of proportionality, sources said. They added that the army does not conduct post-strike assessments to determine how many civilians were actually killed, and for this reason, it also does not know how many Palestinians it has killed since October 7. «
»While the statistical calculation falsely estimates the number of civilians in each house, the mass killing of civilians in Gaza is not a result of a mistake, but a direct consequence of Israel’s lenient policies regarding civilian harm, multiple sources have said. As previously reported by +972 Magazine and Local Call, army policy allowed officers to kill up to 20 civilians in each house where a junior militant was present and hundreds of civilians when the target was more senior.«
Die meisten der Personen, die die israelische Armee seit dem Bruch des "Waffenstillstands" als Ziel anvisierte waren nur kleine Fische, und damit ein vernachlässigbarer militärischer Wert.
Viele der Angriffe töteten nur Zivilisten, weil überhaupt nicht klar war ob die Zielpersonen überhaupt anwesend sind. Eine Prüfung vor dem Angriff sparte man sich weitgehend.
»The two sources explained that since Israel violated the ceasefire in March, most of the military personnel the Israeli army has targeted are low-level, and at times have no rank at all — classified in intelligence records merely as “operative,” indicating a status even lower than that of squad leaders or platoon commanders, and thus of negligible military value. «
»According to one of the sources, in recent weeks, many of these attacks only killed civilians and were carried out despite uncertainty about whether they would hit any military targets. Such “misses,” according to several sources, stem from military policies that allow strikes to go ahead without thorough checks — for example, without verifying in real-time that the target is actually present in the building.«
Ohnehin ist keine Gegend frei vom Zivilisten. Selbst in den Bereichen die die israelische Armee kontrolliert, verbleiben meist insbesondere besonders vulnerable Personen. Es gibt ja keine Evakuierungen nach der eigentlichen Definition des Wortes.
»No neighborhood in Gaza is fully evacuated,” Shehada said. “Even in areas Israel has been occupying for some time, there would be elderly people, people with disabilities, pregnant women, kids, and orphans who have no one to help them evacuate.”«
»Shehada explained that since Hamas or Hamas-affiliated individuals are present everywhere in Gaza, these bombing policies amount to “basically carpet bombing or indiscriminate bombing, using unarmed, rank-and-file Hamas members as a pretext to achieve the real goal, which is maximum destruction.” He noted that prior to October 7, Israel would bomb civilian infrastructure in Gaza to deter the population from supporting Hamas, but this time “it’s not about deterrence, it’s about extermination.”«
»Since Israel violated the ceasefire in March, airstrikes have killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza every day, the vast majority of which the Israeli army has confirmed are civilians. In May, the average death rate in Gaza stood at 62 people per day, according to reports from the Ministry of Health.«
»Several of the deadliest airstrikes in recent weeks have targeted schools and hospitals filled with refugees as part of a deliberate strategy, according to a new investigation by The Guardian. Previously considered “sensitive sites,” these locations are now also categorized by the military as “heavy centers” (based on the claim that they host a high concentration of Hamas operatives), and the procedures for authorizing airstrikes against them have been relaxed.«
»Since early May, the army has hit at least six schools in Gaza, killing more than 120 Palestinians. +972 and Local Call has learned that in one of the recently bombed schools, the number of civilians killed was three times higher than the number of people the army estimated to be there.«
»The testimony of the two intelligence sources, along with those of two additional security sources who were in Gaza in recent months, reinforces this claim. Acc. to the int. sources, since March, airstrikes have often been carried out simply “for the sake of attacking,” with no significant direct military value. “There aren’t many targets left. Everyone who mattered has already been killed or is hiding really well. So they’re forcefully looking for targets, and these are just very low quality”«
»“Instead of in-and-out operations, it’s enter and flatten. Every area the IDF takes, the IDF flattens,” he explained. “The idea is ultimately to push everyone into Al-Mawasi and turn a single neighborhood into the home of two million people, fenced in and controlled by the military, with access only through checkpoints, and the only place where humanitarian aid is brought in.
“The army doesn’t use the words ‘ghetto’ or ‘ethnic cleansing,’” he added, “[but] it’s a de facto ghetto.”«
Editorial: It is in Israel’s interest to allow humanitarian aid to come into what the UN has called ‘the hungriest place on Earth’. The rest of the world must make Netanyahu see sense
The government yesterday introduced the Strong Border Act (Bill C-2), legislation that was promoted as establishing new border measure provisions presumably designed to address U.S. concerns regarding the border.
#Palestine / IDF promotes officer accused of ordering soldiers to shoot Gazans carrying white flag
An IDF officer was promoted to battalion commander despite a pending decision on whether to investigate reports that he ordered soldiers to shoot two #Gazans carrying a white flag in 2024. Soldiers reported the officer's "shoot-to-kill" order, which was countermanded by another officer.
Haim Har-Zahav, a soldier who wrote an op-ed in #Haaretz about an incident he witnessed in 2024 along the Netzarim corridor, discussed an incident where an officer ordered soldiers to shoot two Gazans carrying a white flag. He highlighted that the order was disregarded because it was recognized as manifestly illegal, which, to him, demonstrated the value of the IDF's ethical code. However, he also emphasized that the lives of Palestinians often depend on the individual ethical standards of the commanders on the ground, leading to inconsistent and potentially deadly outcomes.
[…] "The lives of the Palestinians in Gaza depend first and foremost on the private and personal ethical code of the commanders on the ground... Those who want to kill Arabs, because they are Arabs, will kill Arabs. No one will ask them questions, and no one will investigate or punish them. Those who want to maintain their humanity will do so, but will also know that their replacements in the Gaza Strip might not share the same moral and ethical code. Consequently, the person who survived thanks to a decision made by one officer will die of a command given by the next. If not tomorrow, then the next day"
The IDF stated the incident is under investigation.
An IDF commander was said to have issued a shoot-to-kill order against two Gazans carrying a white flag, which was dismissed by other officers who deemed it illegal.
The Indian governmental incursion must've been part of the original script as all the actors were perfectly lined up and ready to go right at the start.
So per script we're also supposed to be in an entirely different place where novelty injections are now accepted as perfectly normal and fine. Everyone has already come to accept that a deadly invisible pathogen gone 'endemic' so obviously we're going to need plenty of government help going forward willingly or unwilling. vaxpass and digital id been in place for several years and BTC is everyone's favourite novelty currency.
That's the world in which all this was supposed to have happened. But it's not so obviously not an ideal situation for the people running this show. They're essentially just trying out the new arrangement to see how well it goes down. So far not many complaining which means the fluoride supplement is working a treat.
It's likely that Americans who'd want to radically reshape the US (and the same principal will hold in other nations) would make use of foreign and dual nationality individuals because those people will have less misgiving about following radical paths.
For instance, in the UK we've had government ministers who were likely picked up by our security services and selected for power at a young age from abroad. Those people won't care about preserving a way of life.
There's likely political value here in portraying this as an external attack, but is it _only_ that? Could they get away with this if the most powerful local forces did not see this as beneficial to them? I doubt it.
Although much smaller in scale, an analogy here would be the role played by the Israelis in taking down Corbyn for installing Starmer as leader of the UK Labour party. I expect the UK security services approved this on behalf of their backers: co-opting foreign nationals and embassy staff then provides a kind of plausible deniability.
And perhaps that deniability is why the script was written like this.
Once they resort to pulling a race card you'll know that's all they have left. You can then point to their caste system at which point it's all over. Worth keeping that in mind
He's good. I admit to only having listened to a few of his podcasts. I can't say many others have heard of him. I think one other person mentioned him to me at work one time, possibly around 2021.
I read Alford and Secker's National Security Cinema. They totally missed the transhumanism angle on Avatar, regarding it as a pacifist film which slipped through the net.
Films are Not Your Friends, which used to be on Youtube was my eye-opener on the scale of the security state interference in movies and TV.
He did a good podcast on the Manchester / Aria Grande event. Contrasts with the angle taken by Richard D Hall and Iain Davis, though not necessarily contradictory.
i can't believe how close they put these AC compressor bolts to the frame. looks freaking impossible to remove. i usually love honda engineering but this is getting on my nerves
praise the Lord i am going to have to unbolt the engine and raise it a bit cause this bolt is too close to the frame. there is no freaking clearance to remove it
whose crack pot idea was it to make you have to partially remove an engine just to get at the AC compressor. these honda engineers just want me to roast in this all black car
big urge to fediblock fosstodon but some projects are still on it ffs @NetworkManager migrate to floss.social 🥺 (or be.slonk.ing, you are welcome here)
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no, don't tell how to do this. i am ranting. you can't "fix" it.
apple just continues to suck worse and worse. they have apparently fired anyone who has ever had any expertise in UI/UX.
i now have to use the *search* function in the control panel to find the printer. really?
i have used apple since the mac+ finder/system days, unix for years, windows since 3.11. i have suffered through all sorts of system control panels, good and bad.
the current apple OS is amongst the worst.
i can only imagine what will happen as more and more folks with what little UI/UX they still have are replaced with AI.
i truly pity anyone that needs actual accessibility features.
i had to figure out a nortel meridian PBX once, though it's never been on my resume for fear someone might make me do it again.
i do tech support for my mom and she keeps blaming herself for not getting how to use web sites, apps, etc. and i keep telling her it's mostly not her fault at all.
so, the nortel meridian. we were a small company, so we couldn't afford to send anyone to X11 school to learn how to program it. instead, 2 of us did a 40 hour work weekend figuring out how to get 45 phones to ring with the right numbers and mostly have the right buttons and features.
by 11:30pm Sun, we were getting a bit punchy, so we had the full name field for the president/founder's phone just say "God".
by 2am or so, we'd mostly gotten things working and went home and forgot all about this.
well, until about 3 months later when a temp receptionist got totally freaked out that God was calling the front desk...
fortunately, the founder was a geek too and found it kind of amusing. the temp agency a bit less so...
so many schemes. simpsons. south park. tolkien. creatures that fought godzilla (winning name "bambi"). worst was "greek liturgical terms".
one of my first jobs had a test lab and the engineers kept renaming the servers constantly, breaking other engineer scripts, etc.
the reason i now know the nato phonetic alphabet was that the engineering director got tired of this and decreed that we'd name all servers from said alphabet in order, starting with alpha. we got up to tango before i changed jobs.
There are several reasons why I hesitate to identify as a Christian. One of the big ones is because I’m not entirely sure I believe in the existence of God, or any gods. Thus far, my approach has been to take Pascal’s wager, but that’s not a viable long-term solution to the problem.
The other big one is, well, other Christians.
I once saw a bumper sticker that read, “Jesus, save me from your followers.” At the time, I was a far more committed Christian, and I found myself offended at the notion. But now? I watch in horror as white evangelicals and conservative Catholics embrace Donald Trump, MAGA, and the moral rot they represent. Consider Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, whose response to the potential Medicare/Medicaid cuts was, “We’re all going to die.” Later, she followed up with, “For those who would like to see eternal and everlasting life, I encourage you to embrace my lord and savior, Jesus Christ.”
With no due respect, senator, that’s not the Jesus I read about in the Gospel. The Jesus I read about in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (yes, I read all four in their entirety) repeatedly stressed the importance of loving your neighbor. (And there’s a preponderance of evidence that by neighbor, Jesus meant EVERYONE, not just the people you like/love. See Matthew 5:46-48 for one example.) He even referred to it as the greatest commandment. Evangelicals love to quote John 3:16, but maybe they should spend more time with John 13:34-35: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this, all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Rev. Dr. William Barber II understood the assignment. That’s why he’s been protesting and praying in the Capitol Rotunda, and why he’s doing everything in his power to stop Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill”. He rightly points out that there’s nothing Christian about the bill, which takes from the poor and gives to the rich, in clear violation of Matthew 6:24: “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
So yeah, there are good Christians out there. Quite a few, really! The problem is, their voices are being drowned out by those who invoke Christ, but are nowhere near Christ-like in their beliefs and behavior. As long as that’s true, wearing the label—and indeed, anything that makes that label apparent to others—feels like putting a massive target on my back.
As a Filipina queer woman, I already have several targets on my back from that intersection of marginalized identities. It’s bad enough that I’m catching flak for who I am—things that are inherent parts of me, not things I chose. It’s even worse catching flak for all the terrible choices other so-called Christians have made, even though I bear no responsibility for any of it.
Yet, I can’t deny that my ethics are Christian ethics. I’ve been reflecting on this, and it all comes back to two things: Luke 10:25-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan) and Matthew 25:31-46 (The Sheep and the Goats). The former outlines what’s expected of those who follow Christ and his ways. The latter makes it clear that love for others (specifically, “the least of these”) is part and parcel of loving God. Failure to do so is grounds for eternal damnation. Jesus is not subtle about it.
And yet, all these white evangelicals and conservative Catholics conveniently skip over this part. Mind you, I’m aware of the specific prohibition against judging others, as laid out in Matthew 7:1-7 and Luke 6:37-38. But I’d argue that pointing out this significant flaw is itself an act of love. It’s not like I want these people to suffer eternal damnation. (No, really!) But if they continue on the path they laid out for themselves, it’s more or less guaranteed.
(Mind you, I firmly believe that there are other valid sources for learning ethics and morality, both religious and secular. There are multiple roads that lead to the same destination, and I’m not about to sit here and dictate which one people should follow. All I really want is for people to pick whichever ones suits them, because damn, the absolute dearth of ethics and morality is one of the big reasons why we’re facing down all these crises.)
White evangelicals and conservative Catholics would like you to think that Christianity and progressive politics are fundamentally opposed to one another.
To that I say, I adopted progressive political positions not in spite of my Catholic/Christian upbringing, but BECAUSE OF my Catholic/Christian upbringing. Far from being opposed, these parts of me operate hand in hand, in perfect harmony.
I’m not the only one. There are many other Catholics/Christians who arrived at the same place in largely the same manner.
Conservatives may accuse me of picking and choosing only the bits I like. But y’all, so did they.
I have similar feelings, I read a book by Obery M. Hendricks Jr , "Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith," and it made a lot of sense. The people that have chosen "christian" nationalism don't represent the faith you see in the Bible, or you want to see from Christians.
@BritishKoalaTea It’s funny you mention that! I read the book not too long ago—though it may be more accurate to say I devoured it, since it only took me about a day and a half to finish it.
At best, I’m an amateur when it comes to the Bible and Christian theology in general. It heartened me to know that a man who has devoted his life to deep study of the faith wound up in more or less the same place I did—though yeah, he was definitely better equipped to explain his reasoning.
In any event, it’s comforting to know I’m not alone.
the idea of a god has never made any emotional or logical sense to me. But I don't dislike the teachings of (maybe a real person, maybe a combination of people or not) Jesus or other such "gurus" of the religious world. Ultimately I note that there are mean spirited and good hearted people and that their religion, or lack of it, has nothing to do with how they are and how they behave.
Personally, I think we are all capable of exploring the world and learning as we go along, how to be good humans, where things are not clearly good or bad.
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in reply to d0c40r0 • • •Isaiah 53 specifically, I think it’s a good starting point
plus the fact it’s the “forbidden chapter” and it’s short