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Read Calvin and Hobbes—a comic strip by creator Bill Watterson—for today, May 26, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!www.gocomics.com
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#France #mafia #dictature #Macronie #macron #répression
Juan #Branco hospitalisé, descente de police chez Pierre #Jovanovic : à qui le tour?
L'avocat international et candidat à la présidentielle 2027 proche des Gilets Jaunes Juan Branco a été hospitalisé en urgence en dehors du continent européen à la suite d'une modification brutale et hautement suspecte de son état de santé alors qu'il se rendait en mission contre des criminels de guerre.L'essayiste et journaliste Pierre Jovanovic, lui aussi proche des Gilets Jaunes, a subi une double descente de police à son domicile et à sa maison d'édition en pleine nuit cette semaine sans aucun motif d'enquête pénale le justifiant.
Amputations, éborgnements, les violences politiques contre les Gilets Jaunes sont bien connues et documentées. Dans ce contexte ces deux événements ne peuvent donc pas être pris à la légère, et doivent impérativement être rapportés par les journalistes citoyens.
C'est chose faite ce soir, en direct avec Pierre Jovanovic et son avocat Maître Carlo Alberto #Brusa.
L'avocat international et candidat à la présidentielle 2027 proche des Gilets Jaunes Juan Branco a été hospitalisé en urgence en dehors du continent européen...YouTube
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Pars Today – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) announced on Sunday that the Gaza Strip needs 500 t...Pars Today
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jjui – A Nice TUI for Jujutsu
Link: github.com/idursun/jjui
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Jujutsu UI (jjui) is a Text User Interface (TUI) designed for interacting with the Jujutsu version control system. - idursun/jjuiGitHub
The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that 44 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes since dawn on Saturday. The government media office in the Gaza Strip announced the deaths of more than 300 women who had miscarried due to a lack of esseDAILY YEMEN
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#Vaccines are more important than human lives and #health.
The #US #HHS has restricted the #Covid shots for #children and #pregnant women. The entire "healthcare" system is aghast. It is like the rug has been pulled from under their feet.
Vaccines are needed because;
- They are a great source of income for all those associated with it
- They are responsible for all the chronic degenerative #diseases we see around us. The existence and continuance of pharma depends on these diseases.
Therefore the entire system is in a frenzy. Their carefully crafted world is falling apart.
Just look at the comments to know how batshit crazy these people are;
#BigPharma #propaganda #narrative
The Wall Street Journal reports HHS is expected to stop recommending routine Covid shots for children and pregnant women. This as new testing requirements co...YouTube
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We are a new collective of practical ecologists and arboriculturalists from North/East London bringing nature recovery to urban London.
We specialise in building sustainable, long term habitat restoration from the bottom up to enhance local wildlife. Based on local knowledge of an area we create and manage woodlands, waterways and grasslands to boost existing populations and create space for other species to return.…
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The next stage in #ReNaturing #HackneyMarshes. Building mega log piles for small mammals, invertebrates, fungi, etc in a new ride cut through #WickWoodland. More light, more decaying wood, more life.
#HabitatRestoration #LocalKnowledge
#NatureRecovery for wildlife, not headlines.
Wiv a ladder an' some glasses you could see to 'Ackney Marshes, if it wasn't for the 'ouses in between.
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Tom Carradine presents 'Music Hall Mondays' - the stories behind the songs from his new album.In this episode he talks about ‘If It Wasn't For The 'Ouses In ...YouTube
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"In what world does a member of government declare that it intends to wipe out what remains of an area and aims, “with God’s help”, to remove its inhabitants, only for the response be nothing more than vague threats of “concrete action”? What deterrence is required to stop a doctor going to work and then returning to the charred remains of nine of her 10 children, wiped out in a single blow?"
Must read from Nesrine Malik.
#Israel #Gaza #Genocide
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An air of complicity has prompted new rhetoric from UK and EU leaders. But it won’t redeem them – or change history’s course, says Guardian columnist Nesrine MalikNesrine Malik (The Guardian)
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – In a congratulatory message to the Jordan King, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that Iran is committed to further expanding bilateral relations with Jordan across all sectors.Mehr News Agency
Father,
you continually raise up your faithful
to the glory of holiness.
In your love
kindle in us the fire of the Holy Spirit
who so filled the heart of Philip Neri.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
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Following a request from a Swiss NGO, the Swiss government is considering investigating the Gaza Humanitarian Fund, which the UN has declined to support.Reuters (Haaretz)
D’ici 2027, les compagnies ferroviaires anglaises privées vont toutes être renationalisées. La fin de trente années de privatisation du rail outre-Manche à l’impact économique désastreux.
Le 25 mai, la South Western Railway, qui relie le sud-ouest de l’Angleterre à Londres, a été la première compagnie reprise par l’Etat britannique depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir en juillet dernier du gouvernement de Keir Starmer.
Les travaillistes avaient fait de la renationalisation des chemins de fer une promesse de campagne. Ils n’ont pas tardé à passer à l’acte : en novembre dernier, la loi de renationalisation a été approuvée par le Parlement. Le changement ne se fait néanmoins pas du jour au lendemain. Pour éviter de devoir verser des indemnités, le gouvernement attend que les licences des opérateurs arrivent à échéance pour ensuite transférer l’exploitation des lignes dans une structure publique, DFT (Department for Transport) Operator.
Une chose est sûre : la population soutient largement cette mesure. Selon un sondage YouGov1, deux tiers des Britanniques y sont favorables. Le syndicat ferroviaire TSSA salue « un moment historique ». Les trente années de privatisation du rail laissent un goût amer.
« Le fantasme du libre marché selon lequel la concurrence améliorerait les services et ferait baisser les prix ne s’est pas concrétisé, et les tarifs ferroviaires au Royaume-Uni restent parmi les plus chers d’Europe », constate Bruce Williamson, porte-parole de RailFuture, organisation indépendante de promotion du rail.La privatisation, décidée en 1992, avait elle aussi obéi en son temps à un calendrier politique.
« Les conservateurs venaient de remporter successivement leur quatrième élection. Il ne leur restait plus grand-chose à privatiser. Mais même Margaret Thatcher n’avait pas osé le faire avec les chemins de fer, jugeant le processus trop complexe », souligne Christian Wolmar, auteur de British Rail (Penguin, 2023).L’impact économique se révèle désastreux, en raison d’un grand nombre de surcoûts.
« La privatisation a inévitablement provoqué une fragmentation de l’industrie, multipliant les acteurs et les sous-traitants, sans oublier les avocats et les comptables qui interagissaient avec eux. Il n’y avait plus d’économie d’échelle », rappelle Bruce Williamson.En parallèle, les moyens publics accordés aux chemins de fer ont paradoxalement explosé, passant de 2 milliards de livres en 1990 à 6 milliards de livres à partir des années 2000. L’Etat a notamment fait face à la hausse des coûts de régulation et dû augmenter ses subventions à des compagnies pour maintenir des lignes jugées non rentables.
« Depuis la privatisation, le réseau britannique a reçu beaucoup plus de soutien financier de la part des contribuables, alors que l’objectif initial était de permettre au secteur privé de prendre la place de l’Etat », pointe Rob Jenks, conseiller en stratégie du syndicat des transports TSSA.Les conséquences en termes de sécurité des voyageurs sont aussi pointées du doigt. « Des économies ont été réalisées en ignorant les normes de maintenance des voies, engendrant un risque direct pour la sécurité dans un seul souci de rentabilité. Cela a conduit à plusieurs déraillements, qui ont fait des victimes », dénonce Rob Jenks. Et Christian Wolmar d’insister : « Plusieurs accidents n’auraient sans doute pas eu lieu sans la privatisation. »
Le 5 octobre 1999, à Ladbroke Grove, à l’ouest de Londres, une rame de la compagnie Thames Train entre en collision avec un train de la First Great Western. Le bilan, de trente-et-un morts, en fait l’une des pires catastrophes ferroviaires de l’histoire britannique. L’un des convois n’avait pas respecté le signal, or l’adoption d’un système automatique de protection des trains (ATP), rejeté à l’époque pour des questions de coûts, aurait sans doute empêché ce drame.
Des compagnies, qui ont bien souvent surestimé les gains potentiels, ont fait faillite et ont été renationaliséesFace aux défaillances des compagnies (retard à répétition, dégradation des conditions de travail des employés), le gouvernement conservateur de Boris Johnson annonce en 2020 la nationalisation des lignes du nord de l’Angleterre.
« L’industrie ferroviaire arrivait de moins en moins à trouver son modèle économique. Cette tendance a été exacerbée par le Covid, avec la baisse du nombre de passagers, rendant la réforme inévitable », note John Preston, professeur spécialiste du transport ferroviaire à l’Université de Southampton.« Avec le réseau et plusieurs grands opérateurs dans le giron public, et le gouvernement fixant un plafond d’augmentation du prix des billets, les chemins de fer sont déjà bien plus proches de la renationalisation que beaucoup de gens ne le réalisent », observe Bruce Williamson.Mais désormais, les travaillistes passent à la vitesse supérieure. Une loi doit être votée cette année pour créer Great British Railways. Cette structure réunira la gestion de l’infrastructure ferroviaire et son exploitation, sur le même modèle que la SNCF.
« Cette intégration va permettre une meilleure gestion du réseau, d’autant plus face à l’encombrement de certains axes, en particulier autour de Londres, Manchester et Birmingham », souligne Christian Wolmar.La propriété des rames restera privée, tout comme les opérations de fret. Certains opérateurs privés ont aussi obtenu une dérogation, comme Heathrow Express, qui relie l’aéroport au centre de Londres.
Après South Western Railway, ce sera au tour de la licence de la c2c (entreprise ferroviaire qui assure la desserte de la ligne London, Tilbury & Southend Railway) d’arriver à terme en juillet puis de celle de Greater Anglia à l’automne. Les dernières concessions de compagnies privées expireront d’ici 2027. Les contrats de travail des salariés sont à chaque fois transférés à la tutelle publique, DFT Operator.
L’Association de l’industrie ferroviaire (RIA) prévoit une augmentation des déplacements en train de 20 % d’ici 2035La Grande-Bretagne va aussi voir arriver sa deuxième ligne à grande vitesse, HS2 (High speed 2 ; la première fut celle du Tunnel sous la Manche), reliant Londres à Birmingham. « L’opérateur proposé, Avanti West Coast, sera repris par les pouvoirs publics en octobre 2026. Mais la mise en service de la ligne ne devrait pas commencer avant 2030 », rappelle John Preston. La Grande-Bretagne a très peu investi dans la grande vitesse ferroviaire, contrairement à la France ou l’Espagne.
Billets toujours chers
Reste que les spécialistes du rail mettent en garde contre de trop fortes attentes des passagers. « Il pourrait y avoir un défi politique à la fin du processus de renationalisation, lorsque les citoyens remarqueront peu de changements réels et que les prix des billets resteront élevés », note Bruce Williamson.
Le porte-parole de RailFuture craint que « si des économies sont obtenues, elles seront probablement utilisées par le gouvernement pour réduire la dette publique et non pas rendues aux passagers sous forme de prix de billets réduits. » Rob Jenks pointe un autre impact : « À long terme, pour les travailleurs, il pourrait y avoir une menace pour l’emploi en raison de l’intégration et de l’élimination des postes dédoublés. »
La leçon anglaise est-elle un cas d’école démontrant que le train doit rester un secteur régalien ? Oui, selon Rob Jenks :
« Les trains publics de la côte Est ont réinvesti leurs bénéfices dans leurs activités, alors que les entreprises privées redonnent l’argent à leurs actionnaires, voire à des gouvernements étrangers dont les chemins de fer publics détiennent des parts dans certaines compagnies. »Le secteur privé va désormais se concentrer sur l’international. Le groupe britannique Virgin prépare une levée de fonds pour lancer à partir de 2029 des trains à grande vitesse entre Londres, Paris et Bruxelles, venant concurrencer l’Eurostar. La bataille du rail qui oppose les acteurs privés et publics n’est pas près de s’arrêter.
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👋🤓 Goodbye Site.js, Hello Kitten!
I started working on creating a Small Web¹ server (a peer-to-peer Web server) six years ago² with Site.js.
Building Site.js was my first attempt. And it resulted in:
• Auto Encrypt (automatic Let’s Encrypt certificates): codeberg.org/small-tech/auto-e…
• Auto Encrypt Localhost (automatic localhost TLS certificates): codeberg.org/small-tech/auto-e…
• @small-tech/https (drop-in Node.js https module replacement with automatic TLS certs everywhere): codeberg.org/small-tech/https
• JSDB: In-process, in-memory JavaScript database that persists to append-only JavaScript logs: codeberg.org/small-tech/jsdb
As Site.js reached an evolutionary dead-end, and as I learned from my experiements with replicated data types that replicated data types are *not* a prerequisite for a decentralised web (actual topological decentralisation and ease of use are), I started writing a new server/platform called Kitten from scratch while still making use of the tried and tested modules listed above.
Last week, I switched over our last site using Site.js to Kitten and, with that, today I’ve sunset³ Site.js:
For its successor, please see Kitten:
If you want to support our work at the Small Technology Foundation, please consider becoming a patron:
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² ar.al/2019/08/26/introducing-s…
³ Using our instance of Look Over There!: look-over-there.small-web.org
#SiteJS #SmallWeb #SmallTech #peerToPeerWeb #SmallTechnologyFoundation #AutoEncrypt #AutoEncryptLocalhost #JSDB #JavaScriptDatabase #https #TLS
Say “hello” to Small Technology Foundation. Today, Laura and I want to introduce you to Small Technology Foundation, where we will be continuing the work we started at Ind.ie five years ago.Aral Balkan
Scripture Reading
Hebrews 13:7-9
Remember your leaders, who preached the word of God to you, and as you reflect on the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same today as he was yesterday and as he will be for ever. Do not let yourselves be led astray by all sorts of strange doctrines.
The Iranian foreign minister warns that Tehran will respond harshly if the snapback mechanism is activated.PressTV
I just yelled out loud FUCK YOU ESTONIA. And indeed, fuck you.
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Country at top of education charts aims to equip students and teachers with ‘world-class artificial intelligence skills’Sally Weale (The Guardian)
“It’s a matter of urgency,” she (Kristina Kallas, Estonia’s minister of education and research) said. “We are facing this evolutionary, developmental challenge now. We either evolve into faster-thinking and higher-level-thinking creatures, or the technology will take over our consciousness.”
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Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich took part in a ceremony to open the House of Belarus in Benghazi, Libya.Belarusian Telegraph Agency
A team of scientists at the University of Manchester has launched a project exploring the potential of marine cloud brightening as a temporary measure to mitigate global warming.www.saba.ye
"PAFER assumes that recipients of benefits have criminal tendencies and must therefore be denied financial privacy. It empowers the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to compel banks and financial institutions to scrutinise accounts of benefit claimants and provide specified information to help it verify eligibility of claimants of benefits."
#DWP #LiNO #Benefits #Surveillance
leftfootforward.org/2025/05/a-…
This bill grants the government powers of surveillance on the bank accounts of the poor, old, sick and disabled people receiving specified benefitsPrem Sikka (Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate)
"Banks will be required to develop algorithms to search and report information demanded by DWP. The cost of developing algorithms is to be borne by banks and will ultimately be passed to bank customers. Inevitably, banks are not keen on the new duties, especially as it makes them a de facto arm of the repressive state and conflicts with their duty of confidentiality."
#DWP #LiNO #Benefits #Surveillance
"No court order is needed for such en masse surveillance. The affected individuals won’t be told. There is no right of appeal. The information that DWP will demand has not yet been explained. The government has promised a code of practice but that has not yet been published i.e. the law has been passed by the Commons without knowing the full details."
#DWP #LiNO #Benefits #Surveillance
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The group’s primary focus is to strengthen cooperation among BRICS countries by promoting sport and physical activity as tools for developmentBRICS
Lieferando.de (Takeaway) has captured 5.7% of restaurant related domain names
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Germany may resume compulsory conscription if it fails to recruit enough willing contract soldiers, the country’s defence ministry chief Pistorius has said. “Our model is initially based on voluntary participation.newsmaker newsmaker (English News front)
Le Reichsleiter Bouhler et le Docteur Brandt sont chargés d’étendre les pouvoirs des #médecins à être nommément désignés afin que, selon le jugement humain, les patients en phase terminale puissent BÉNÉFICIER D’UNE MORT MISÉRICORDIEUSE après l’évaluation la plus critique de leur état de santé.
Signé Adolf #HITLER
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Articles, poems, stories and thoughts by Caitlin Johnstone and Tim Foley. Everything published here will always remain free to read.www.caitlinjohnst.one
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Statements that Russia's position is "unacceptable" come from Starmer, Macron, Merz. Is Putin asking for their opinion?Olivia RUM (Oriental Review)
Bagel: The Open-Source Unified Multimodal Model
Link: bagel-ai.org/
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
A scalable unified multimodal model, revolutionizing how AI interacts with complex systems.bagel-ai.org
“Rogue communication devices not listed in product documents have been found in some Chinese solar power inverters by US experts who strip down equipment hooked up to grids to check for security issues, the two people said. Over the past nine months, undocumented communication devices, including cellular radios, have also been found in some batteries from multiple Chinese suppliers, one of them said.”
I generally ignore all the unsubstantiated propaganda (think Huawei) out of the USA unless it actually is substantiated by some evidence. This does look like such a case, as undocumented devices have apparently been found in some Chinese inverters. Pure speculation is never evidence of anything.
My own LiPO4 battery for example does have a Wi-Fi communication device in it for calling home to the OEM, but firstly it is documented, and secondly I configure it to only connect via my IoT VLAN, and thirdly it calls home to the local company in my town who manufactured it. The same goes for my German made Victron inverter.
It is becoming more and more apparent though, given all the IoT devices we now install on our home networks, that just using any basic ISP router is no longer acceptable. You do need to separate your user devices from any such IoT devices, and then also vet which of those devices are allowed to access the Internet. There may be valid reasons for accessing the Internet such as getting updates, managing warranties, syncing to a cloud service you know about, etc.
Remotely accessing your IoT devices when you are away from home should be considered carefully. For example, my CCTV cameras are not allowed any Internet access, and if I want to access them while I’m away, I have to initiate a secure Tailscale tunnel and only then can I see them. The same goes for login access to my OPNsense firewall, it has no open login access facing the Internet at all.
It is true though that anyone capable of accessing your inverter (or many of them across a city or a country) could not only disable all your power, but it could also spark a massive demand load on the grid, possibly calling a blackout. So this has more severe implications than one home just being hacked to access data.
The analogy could be made with cars where 20 or 30 years ago airbags were not seen as essential, and going back further, neither were seatbelts nor power brakes, but today those are essential standard components of all cars. It is also time that home networking started to move with the times. There is actually no excuse on the hardware side, as much of this is just about software, not even actual hardware requiring replacement.
The problem though is a bit more complex as:
So there is some way to go still before this type of vulnerability will be properly addressed.
See reuters.com/sustainability/cli…
#Blog, #inverters, #security, #technology, #vulnerability
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Griechenland, bekannt für seine antike Geschichte und atemberaubenden Inseln, etabliert sich zunehmend auch als erstklassiges Ziel für Golfer. Wer eine einzigartige Kombination aus kulturellen Entdeckungen und erstklassigem Golf sucht, sollte die verschiedenen Angebote für Golfreisen nach Griechenland in Betracht ziehen, die dieses faszinierende Land zu bieten hat. TEMA Golf ist Ihr Experte für die Gestaltung maßgeschneiderter Golferlebnisse, die Ihre Erwartungen übertreffen und sicherstellen, dass jede Runde so entspannend ist wie ein Sonnenuntergang über der Ägäis.
Die Hauptregion für Golf in Griechenland ist zweifellos die Halbinsel Peloponnes. Hier finden Sie das renommierte Costa Navarino, ein wahrer Juwel für Golfer. Mit seinen vier preisgekröften Plätzen – The Dunes Course, The Bay Course, The Olympic Course und The International Olympic Academy Golf Course – bietet Costa Navarino eine unvergleichliche Vielfalt und Qualität. Entworfen von Legenden wie Bernhard Langer und Robert Trent Jones Jr., fügen sich diese Plätze nahtlos in die mediterrane Landschaft ein und bieten spektakuläre Ausblicke auf das Ionische Meer und die umliegende Natur. Es ist ein Ort, an dem Luxus, Nachhaltigkeit und exzellentes Golf Hand in Hand gehen.
Abseits der Peloponnes gibt es auch auf der Insel Korfu einen schönen Golfplatz, den Corfu Golf Club, der sich in einem grünen Tal befindet und eine entspannte Atmosphäre bietet. Auch wenn die Anzahl der Golfplätze im Vergleich zu anderen europäischen Destinationen noch begrenzt ist, zeichnet sich Griechenland durch die hohe Qualität seiner Anlagen und die einzigartige Umgebung aus.
Ein Golfurlaub in Griechenland ist mehr als nur das Spiel. Er bietet die Möglichkeit, die reiche Geschichte zu erkunden, köstliche mediterrane Küche zu genießen und die berühmte griechische Gastfreundschaft zu erleben. Nach einer Runde Golf können Sie antike Ruinen besichtigen, in kristallklarem Wasser schwimmen oder einfach die entspannte Inselatmosphäre genießen. TEMA Golf kümmert sich um alle Details Ihrer Reise, von der Auswahl der besten Abschlagzeiten bis hin zu luxuriösen Unterkünften, damit Ihr Golfurlaub zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis wird. Entdecken Sie die perfekte Symbiose aus Leidenschaft und Erholung!
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to the 20th Western China International Fair, held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province.en.qstheory.cn
making this one because this is actually how some of yall sound like
-carrie
🏝️ Unser heutiger #MapMonday ist ein Geheimtipp für alle mit Fernweh:
🧳 Es geht nach Übersee!
📍 Der Ort ist näher als gedacht und ohne Reisepass erreichbar. Der Name kommt aus dem Althochdeutschen und heißt „jenseits des Sees“.
❓ Wie heißt der See?
@cas I'm sure you'll love this :3
This is a Resonite headless server running on the Poco F1, and I have a music visualizer being rendered on it in chromium that's being encoded using venus and streamed into the session
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SANAA, May 25 (YPA) - Ansarullah Political Bureau in Sanaa congratulated on Sunday the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, and the Lebanese people on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of resistance and liberation.Inاحسن (Yemen Press Agency)
[…] If we are thirsty, we will squeeze the rock, and if we are hungry, we will eat the earth. We will not leave. Here we have a past, present, and future.
Zionist historians, such as Benny Morris, dismiss personal accounts of survivors and eyewitnesses, except for those who were #Holocaust survivors. In fact, Israel’s ethos is built on these accounts, albeit retrospectively. These accounts have been exploited to justify the genocide of the Palestinian people.
The #Tantura massacre, an event of the Nakba that Israelis are still unable to acknowledge, has been a subject of controversy in recent years. Documentaries exposing the horror of the massacre continue to be produced today. Here’s a story of a second-generation #Nakba survivor from her speech at the ceremony commemorating the ongoing Nakba on May 14th, Antin Square, Tel Aviv University (which stands on the lands of Sheikh Munis).
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Ayoub, Muhsen, Dasouki, and Kanaanah. These are the names of my families, from different places in historical Palestine. In a parallel world, where the Nakba had not occurred, I would have grown up in Ajzam, my father's family's village, and I would spend every weekend at my grandfather's house, facing the coast in Tantura. I was supposed to be a daughter of the Carmel, and even though I am now a daughter of the Carmel and the coastal plain, it is much more complicated... I remember the age when I began to see the difference between my grandfathers. One would go to Ajzam, today Kerem Maharal. The other would walk down to the beach of Tantura every morning, and I would accompany both of them on their walks.
I don't know how to tell you this story. The most appropriate thing is to tell it to you as it is. My grandfather, Youssef, is a survivor of the Tantura massacre. He was six years old at the time of the massacre, when he saw his loved ones killed, and was forced to bury some of his family with his own hands. His entire family is buried under the ruins of the village. Today, this area has a parking lot for visitors to the beach, which has been given the name "Dor Beach."
My grandfather was not one of those who talked about and shared the story of their displacement. He was one of those who lived the tragedy in silence and pain. Until a certain age, I was unable to understand his insistence on visiting the beach every day. Until one day he said that he had one wish in life – to die on the beach of Tantura. My grandfather did not continue with his wish, and did not say that he wanted to be buried on the beach of Tantura, because he knew that a thick layer of asphalt separated him from his wish.
My grandfather on the other side, Hassan, was a farmer who loved his land. He taught us to love the land like him and to enjoy picking za'atar, hubeza, and everything that the good land gives us. He used to describe Ajzam as a paradise, where pure springs flow. Although he was displaced and lived in several places since that cursed day, in Ein Hod or in my current residence of Furaydis, the name Ajzam always remained on his lips. He would glorify it to such an extent that if one of his grandchildren showed intelligence or talent, my grandfather would say to him with great pride: "You are truly a Jazmawi."
Despite the different stories, both of my grandfathers felt the pain of losing land and saw their loved ones die before their eyes. Israel not only stole the land and the lives of those who lived on it, it also stole their dreams and wishes, it stole their lives. I want to go back and complete the story of my grandfather Youssef – the Tanturi. The story of my grandfather's life ended two years ago, but it accompanies me to this day. His wish that I told you about came true. On a day like any other, two years ago, my grandfather went for a walk on the beach of Tantura – and fate decided to fulfill his last wish. My grandfather died of a heart attack on the beach of Tantura, after he finished walking, breathed the air of Tantura, and was satisfied with the beauty of its landscapes.
My grandfather Youssef's story is indeed a sad story, but I, as his granddaughter, would not wish him any other fate. He was born in Tantura and returned to it. How can I wish something else for someone who was always singing about Tantura: "You filled my heart with your love. Wrap yourself in my eyelashes and sleep in peace. And like your land, I have not loved and to my blood it is equal." Both of my grandfathers continued to Furaydis, which was a safe haven for them. But my story does not end there.
Israel, in its criminal ways, has tried and is still trying to erase everything Palestinian. The war of extermination against our people in Gaza is still ongoing. Since its beginning, many stories have been added to the stories of the Nakba – more than 70,000 stories. From this platform, I want to promise my grandfather and our heroic people clinging to their homeland in Gaza that we will preserve your stories and tell them to preserve the memory. They will be the answer to any attempt to separate us from our people and from their right to return and liberation.
And because we are a proud, stubborn, and living people, I found in the stories of our family displacement the story of Palestine. My grandfather Youssef fulfilled his wish and died on the beach of Tantura as he wished. I found the spring of Ajzam and drank from its waters, and I met my neighbor from #Ajzam on the path of struggle. But the road is still long. The Palestinian students, and all our people who remained in their homeland, promise that we will continue on this path until the end – until liberation, return, and the Palestinian state. We are here to stay, and if you do not agree – drink the sea water. We will preserve the shade of the fig and olive tree and sow thoughts, like yeast in dough, with coolness and a burning heart. If we are thirsty, we will squeeze the rock, and if we are hungry, we will eat the earth. We will not leave. Here we have a past, present, and future.
Translated from Hebrew zoha.org.il/137557/
Tantura (2022) trailer
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@histodons #histodons #tanturamassacre
@palestine
@israel
מתוך דבריה של פאטמה מוחסן בטקס לציון הנכבה המתמשכת בכיכר אנטיןפאטמה מוחסן (זו הדרך)
Anti-War Activism / We Refuse: Saying No to the Army in Israel [French]
A new book titled "Nous refusons. Dire non à l'armée en Israël" (We Refuse: Saying No to the Army in Israel) has been published by #Libertalia m.
It is a collection of testimonies and photographs of Israeli war and occupation resisters. The book is a follow-up to a previous work by Martin Barzilai, "Refuzniks," published in 2017, and includes personal stories of Israeli activists explaining their reasons for refusing military service.
The introduction was written by French-Israeli filmmaker Eyal Sivan.
We Refuse: Saying No to the Army in Israel
[…] « La chose la pire qui soit en Israël, à part être palestinien, c'est être un traître. » Eviatar Rubin a 22 ans. Quand le photographe Martin Barzilai le rencontre pour la première fois il y a deux ans, l'attaque terroriste du Hamas et la riposte israélienne n'ont pas encore eu lieu.
Le jeune homme, qui vit à Haïfa, est déjà déterminé : pas question de faire son service militaire, pas question de « participer à l'occupation sioniste, à un régime d'apartheid ». Alors il refuse de rejoindre l'armée. Il passera pour cela quatre mois en prison. Puis il retournera à ses activités militantes : manifestations politiques et soutien aux familles palestiniennes expulsées de leur logement.
[…] "The worst thing in Israel, apart from being Palestinian, is being a traitor." Eviatar Rubin is 22 years old. When the photographer Martin Barzilai meets him for the first time two years ago, the Hamas terrorist attack and the Israeli response have not yet taken place. The young man, who lives in Haifa, is already determined: no question of doing his military service, no question of "participating in the Zionist occupation, in an apartheid regime." So he refuses to join the army. He will spend four months in prison for this. Then he will return to his militant activities: political demonstrations and support for Palestinian families evicted from their homes.
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@bookstodon #bookstodon
@palestine
@israel
#Resistance #IsraelFascism #AntiWar #IsraelOccupation #Apartheid
Dire non à l'armée en Israël « Quand j'ai reçu la première lettre de l'armée, à 16 ans, j'étais en compagnie de ma meilleure amie qui est palestinienne. Nous avons grandi comme des sœurs. Elle a jeté un œil sur l'enveloppe.editionslibertalia.com
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Something *really* big seems to be happening in Russia. Government official planes fly east, military build up near border at Lithuania and overflight into Finnish airspace.
Link is live feed but timestamped top pick up where it gets interesting.
Only minutes ago over a dozen Russian government aircraft have taken off form Moscow's airports, flying to every corner of the Russian Federation filled with...YouTube
Health authorities in Gaza report 38 killed and over 200 injured in 24 hours, bringing the total toll to 53,939 dead and 122,797 wounded since the Israeli genocide began.Al Mayadeen English (Gaza Ministry reports 38 martyrs, 204 wounded in 24 hours)
Writing a Self-Mutating x86_64 C Program (2013)
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Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
My little corner of the web for sharing wherever my interests take me.ephemeral.cx
Hamas called for intensified global measures to stop the “genocidal war” in the Gaza Strip.IRNA English
Marble’s timeless elegance enhances any space, but humid climates can threaten its pristine condition. If you’re in a damp, coastal, or tropical area, you may have noticed marble surfaces—like a large marble slab for wall accents or luxury wall tiles—showing signs of mildew, yellowing, or dullness. With the right care routine, you can keep your marble looking stunning. Here’s how to clean and protect it in humid environments.
Marble’s porous nature makes it vulnerable to moisture. In humid conditions, water from steam, spills, or even the air can penetrate the stone, leading to stains, etching, or mold growth. Grout lines are particularly susceptible to mildew, especially in bathrooms or kitchens. High-end installations like luxury wall tiles or a large marble slab for wall use require consistent care to maintain their beauty in moist settings.
The best defense against humidity is keeping marble dry. Wipe down marble surfaces daily with a soft, dry microfiber cloth, especially in high-moisture areas like bathrooms or kitchens. Focus on areas where water tends to pool, such as near sinks or the base of a large marble slab for wall installations in showers. Even small amounts of standing water can cause damage over time.
Don’t let wet items like towels, sponges, or soap bottles sit on marble surfaces. A quick daily wipe-down prevents moisture from seeping in and keeps mold at bay.
Marble demands a gentle cleaning approach. Avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or bleach, which can etch or discolor the stone. Opt for a pH-neutral cleaner formulated for natural stone, or mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water. Wipe the marble with a damp, soft cloth, rinse with clean water, and dry immediately to avoid water spots.
This method is essential for luxury wall tiles, where even slight damage is noticeable. Never let cleaning solutions linger, as they can cause etching if not rinsed promptly.
Sealing is critical in humid climates to protect marble from moisture. A quality sealant forms a protective layer that blocks water and prevents stains. In drier climates, sealing once a year may be enough, but in humid areas, reseal every six months. This is particularly important for light-colored marble or luxury wall tiles in high-traffic areas like bathrooms.
To check if resealing is needed, place a few drops of water on the marble. If they bead up, the sealant is working. If they soak in or darken the stone, apply a new coat of stone-specific sealant, ensuring the surface is clean and dry.
Grout is a magnet for moisture and mold in humid environments. Seal it every six months alongside the marble to keep it protected. For stains or mildew, apply a paste of baking soda and water, let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub gently with a soft brush. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely to prevent further issues.
Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbers, as they can damage both the grout and the marble. Regular grout maintenance ensures your marble installation stays clean and durable.
Good airflow is essential for marble in humid spaces. Stagnant, damp air encourages mold growth, even on sealed surfaces. Run exhaust fans during and after showers or cooking to lower humidity levels. A dehumidifier can help in consistently moist rooms. Open windows when the outdoor air is less humid, and use ceiling fans to promote air circulation. This is vital for large marble slabs for wall use, where trapped moisture can cause unseen damage.
Marble damage often results from minor oversights. Don’t let wet items like soap dispensers or damp cloths sit on marble surfaces, as they can cause stains over time. Clean spills immediately to avoid etching. Avoid abrasive scrubbers or generic cleaners, which can strip the sealant or scratch the stone. Regularly dry areas prone to water buildup, like shower corners or sink backsplashes.
If your marble loses its shine, a marble-specific polish can restore its natural luster. Use it sparingly with a soft cloth, following the product’s instructions closely. Over-polishing or using the wrong product can harm the surface, so aim for a gentle, natural sheen rather than an overly glossy finish.
For deep stains, persistent mold, or severe etching, professional help is the best option. DIY attempts to sand or chemically treat marble can worsen the damage. A stone restoration specialist can safely repair high-value installations like luxury marble tiles or a large marble slab for wall use, ensuring long-lasting results.
Marble can remain stunning in humid climates with consistent care. Dry it daily, clean it gently, seal it regularly, and maintain good airflow. These straightforward steps protect your investment, keeping your marble—whether it’s a large marble slab for wall accents or exquisite luxury wall tiles—beautiful for years.
This paragraph from the excellent article in the Irish Examiner nails it.
#TransRights #SistersNotCISters
“It’s too early to know the practical ramifications of Wednesday’s UK Supreme Court ruling on trans identities, in which the meaning of the Gender Recognition Act was reversed without a single testimony from a trans person being heard, but said ruling has been a source of lip-smacking delight for the fringe group of gender-critical activists who have worked hard to making Britain the Anglosphere’s uncontested capital of galloping, gleeful transphobia.
And it is this glee, this sheer horrible joy at everything being done, that can be so hard to swallow, so wearying to comprehend. It’s not enough that decades of slow, painful advances in human rights and basic decency can be reversed in a matter of weeks, it’s that we must watch the world’s collective ghouls cackling loudly with ecstasy as it happens”
Séamas O'Reilly: 'We’ve watched as the worst people on Earth have had the best days of their lives' irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co…
UPDATE;
I am adding this long and excellent article from The Gist, because it’s a really important one; it clarifies where the UK has gone wrong, and where the EU gives protections for trans people. It also points out at the end that the UK is going to have a little issue with that ruling from the Supreme Court….
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Another important edit. - the science on genetics DNA and the variety of genders. The transphobes, Starmer and the Supreme Court judges really need to read and understand all of this.
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UPDATE [26th April 2025]
This is one excellent journalist, who really gets to the heart of the matter.
And no, we do not want this very British hate and harassment coming to Ireland at all.
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
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UPDATE [26th May 2025]
TERF analysis
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UPDATE [18 June 2025]
Kennedy, N. (2025). Harming children: the effects of the #UK puberty blocker ban. Journal of Gender Studies, 1–17. doi.org/10.1080/09589236.2025.…
#trans #research #GenderNonConforming
A UK court has made a decision defining genders which has put it at odds with a less noticed, more important, decision from the CJEU. This is the Gist.Simon McGarr (The Gist)
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in reply to Khurram Wadee • • •Calvin is funny, but he's also, in so many ways, a bad person. I think Bill Watterson thought so too. That's why he gave Calvin no friends. Calvin has to imagine his toy is his friend.
I'd like to see a strip about Susie. It could include dealing with Calvin. I'm impressed that Susie can often treat Calvin as a friend, even though Calvin has never tried to deserve her friendship.
Or how about centering the strip on Calvin's parents. Lots of parents struggle with brats like Calvin. Sometimes you need to laugh or you'll cry.
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