Sri Lanka Customs collects 550 mln USD in vehicle import taxes after lifting five-year ban
Sri Lanka Customs collects 550 mln USD in vehicle import taxes after lifting five-year ban-english.news.cn
Sri Lanka Customs collects 550 mln USD in vehicle import taxes after lifting five-year ban-english.news.cn
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"There are about 470,000 non-producing wells across Canada, most in oil-rich #Alberta but also in B.C., Alberta and #Ontario. ...
"Some days I can't even go outside without getting burning eyes and a sore throat," said Paul Jongerden, whose property is along a creek that the well leaks into."
AI is making your electric bill higher: "The impact from data centers and artificial intelligence is already here. Rapid development of these power-hungry facilities increased electricity costs by $9.3B on the largest US grid, operated by PJM Interconnection." www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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Utility bills jumped 4.5% in the past year, almost double the gains for the broader consumer price index.Josh Saul (Bloomberg)
Clyburn called on Cuomo to resign as governor of NY in 2021—but now he is endorsing him for NYC mayor?
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Several different, random seeming files across various different Syncthing folders keep failing to sync even after restart, rescan, and reconfiguration, with the below error
syncing: finishing: opening temp file: open /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Webcam/.syncthing.2024-07-1621:42:30.jpg.tmp: operation not permitted
I don't how how to fix it, the desktop app has the required permissions, and the Android app has as many storage permissions as I can give it under Android's horrible SAF limitations.
It seemed to used to be happening only to some specific old files, but now it's happening to all the new files I add onto my laptop under Videos or Music.
In addition, when trying to sync files with a specific server, it shows as disconnected, even when both are online and connected to the LAN (my phone via WiFi, the server via Ethernet), and there is some error about encryption expectations
2025-06-20 23:33:38: Failure checking encryption consistency with device server for folder "Music" (8ipwu-ehye4): remote expects to exchange encrypted data, but is configured for plain data
The server is running Syncthing GUI on Fedora GNOME, same as the laptop (which does work besides for the first issue), so I don't know what the difference is that would be causing this, not a single file has been synced to the server.
This is honestly making me want to get a Fairphone 5 with Ubuntu touch to get rid of these issues, but I can't do that now.
If anyone could advise, I would really appreciate it!
cross-posted from: sh.itjust.works/post/40624933
Several different, random seeming files across various different Syncthing folders keep failing to sync even after restart, rescan, and reconfiguration, with the below error
syncing: finishing: opening temp file: open /storage/emulated/0/Pictures/Webcam/.syncthing.2024-07-1621:42:30.jpg.tmp: operation not permittedI don't how how to fix it, the desktop app has the required permissions, and the Android app has as many storage permissions as I can give it under Android's horrible SAF limitations.
It seemed to used to be happening only to some specific old files, but now it's happening to all the new files I add onto my laptop under Videos or Music.
In addition, when trying to sync files with a specific server, it shows as disconnected, even when both are online and connected to the LAN (my phone via WiFi, the server via Ethernet), and there is some error about encryption expectations
2025-06-20 23:33:38: Failure checking encryption consistency with device server for folder "Music" (8ipwu-ehye4): remote expects to exchange encrypted data, but is configured for plain dataThe server is running Syncthing GUI on Fedora GNOME, same as the laptop (which does work besides for the first issue), so I don't know what the difference is that would be causing this, not a single file has been synced to the server.
This is honestly making me want to get a Fairphone 5 with Ubuntu touch to get rid of these issues, but I can't do that now.
If anyone could advise, I would really appreciate it!
Precipitated by Israel’s deadly bombing operations that have killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists, the U.S. is poised to attack Iran as part of a long-held goal of orchestrating a regime change there. The U.Daniel Kovalik (CovertAction Magazine)
I lost my door as a child several times but it was always for slamming it when I was upset.
In hindsight I feel it was reasonable but it's all in how it's done. I'd lose it for a couple days to a week at most and only after being warned.
For me it was also pre-puberty/young adult years, when I was 8-10 years old.
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If "my parents did it to me and I turned out fine" was your takeaway from my comment then I failed to communicate my point or you misunderstood, or both. It was more that context and circumstances also need to be considered. I did turn out ok, I think, but that's because of a lot of work I put in during my adulthood to really work on my growth and reflect on my behavior continuously to learn and grow.
As a difficult child who did not handle their emotions well I would slam my door when I got upset and was warned repeatedly not to or I would lose it. Then when I didn't listen and slammed it anyway I would suffer the consequences of my actions but only for a short period. It was fundamentally no different than having a toy or privilege taken away.
My parents also spanked me but I would never do that if I had children because I know it doesn't work. My parents did make mistakes and they, my mom at least directly, have acknowledged that and voiced their regret.
In OPs example it's out of line to take a door away because they are 16 years old and don't seem to be using it as an appropriate consequence for the child's actions. As an 8-10 year old child who also put their foot through a wall twice in the same spot, threw a ping pong paddle at their brother so hard it put a hole in the wall, and would slam the door so hard it would shake pictures on the wall being warned of the consequence of my continued misbehavior and then facing those consequences was, in my opinion, appropriate. I learned not to slam my door and to control my emotions and express them in a more healthy and less destructive way.
I'm sure there are other, some maybe better, techniques however we all learn from the mistakes of our parents so we can screw our children up in new and unique ways while avoiding what they did.
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Just because it makes sense to you doesn’t mean it’s a sensible idea.
Just because it doesn't make sense to you doesn't mean it's not a sensible idea.
It has been studied and behavioral health experts advise against it.
The same behavioral experts I was taken to by my parents? The ones who helped them implement a "family contract" that resulted in one of the most miserable parts of my childhood? The "family contract" that made me resent my parents for many years?
Maybe, just maybe, behavioral health experts are a reflection of the times and their society and because it's fallen out of favor doesn't mean it's bad or doesn't work, just that it's not accepted practice any longer.
Unlike you I didn't make a statement of fact without supporting evidence. I offered up my own, personal, direct experience and how it affected me along with my opinion that context and situation should be a consideration.
I laugh if you think taking away video games or no tv would have worked to stop me from slamming the door. Unsurprisingly, of all the things my parents tried, removing the door so I couldn't slam it was the effective solution.
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I have reputable studies behind my statement
You have nothing if you don't provide sources besides a claim that you've made. I've seen studies too and everyone I've seen specifically references teenagers. There's also studies that say "taking something away" doesn't work, yet you do that by taking away video games.
You'll notice this article cites their sources.
Does spanking or taking things away work to discipline kids? The research shows these strategies are ineffective, don't teach new skills, creates fear in children and doesn't strengthen the parent-child relationship. Learn more.Jess VanderWier, MA, RP (Nurtured First)
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Twice you've avoided sourcing your claims. Why should any third party reading this thread believe what you say? Why should I?
Not against taking things away. I specifically gave examples of taking things away earlier, including from my own son.
So you don't believe the studies that show your method is ineffective but you do believe the ones you continue to avoid sourcing?
You made a claim of fact and yet refuse to source it so why should I believe some random stranger that their "sources" exist?
In fact, you do the exact thing you're against in a different way. Sure, you don't take your child's door; instead you take something else
I'd love to see your "sources" that state taking a door away from an 8-10 year old is "shattering their trust".
Edit: of course you downvote, still without providing sources.
Does spanking or taking things away work to discipline kids? The research shows these strategies are ineffective, don't teach new skills, creates fear in children and doesn't strengthen the parent-child relationship. Learn more.Jess VanderWier, MA, RP (Nurtured First)
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Four times you've avoided providing your "sources".
Votes are public on Lemmy. That's how I know you went back and downvoted every one of my comments on this post after I called you out for downvoting my one comment.
You started to deflect and refuse to source your claims after I pointed out your hypocrisy and continue to do so.
You could backup your original claims by posting supporting sources, or you could have phrased your original comment as your opinion, which it seems clear now it was.
Maybe, but I don't think the sources exist. Certainly not specific to the situation I described in my anecdote.
I'd love to read them if they're real but I pose this question to you:
If they've read these studies why would the still use a punishment method on their child that's been proven ineffective through those same studies?
I know that current methodology is to use positive reinforcement and feedback methods to deal with children's behavioral issues, why don't they?
That is one of the most obvious trolls I've ever seen.
Pay attention to the "voices" people use. Someone who actually does something like that is highly unlikely to frame it in such a way. They chose their words very specifically to elicit a desired emotion in the reader.
As the tentative launch date for Tesla's Robotaxi service approaches, more details are emerging, including the presence of a human safety driver and other key aspects.David Uzondu (Neowin)
So it's a taxi.
Motherfucker loves trying to reinvent the wheel only to end up at the goddamn wheel.
"I'ma invent a giant system that goes underground so we can move people around faster!" That's a subway, you santorum-covered condom.
The nuclear scientists were killed using a special weapon whose details were barred from publication, Channel 12 says.The 10th nuclear scientist was killed shortly after the other nine, as part of the overnight Thursday-Friday Israeli operation, which included strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program and the Natanz nuclear site, along with the elimination of top members of the Islamic Republic’s military leadership, the network says.
The nuclear scientists were all killed while they were sleeping in their beds, with Israel deciding to carry out the assassinations simultaneously so that there wouldn’t be time to tip off those being targeted.
The scientists apparently believed they were safe from such targeting in their homes, a senior Israeli official tells Channel 12, noting that previously assassinated nuclear scientists were killed while heading to their cars after work.
Israel had been tracking Iranian nuclear scientists for years and the ten killed last week were marked for assassination in November of last year, Channel 12 says.
Just when I feel like dystopian news can't really disturb me anymore...
Leaving this totally unrelated article about Palantir and Israel here for absolutely no reason at all...
How Israel Uses AI in Gaza—And What It Might Mean for the Future of Warfare:
A program known as “The Gospel” generates suggestions for buildings and structures militants may be operating in. “Lavender” is programmed to identify suspected members of Hamas and other armed groups for assassination, from commanders all the way down to foot soldiers. “Where’s Daddy?” reportedly follows their movements by tracking their phones in order to target them—often to their homes, where their presence is regarded as confirmation of their identity. The air strike that follows might kill everyone in the target's family, if not everyone in the apartment building.Abraham, whose report relies on conversations with six Israeli intelligence officers with first-hand experience in Gaza operations after Oct. 7, quoted targeting officers as saying they found themselves deferring to the Lavender program, despite knowing that it produces incorrect targeting suggestions in roughly 10% of cases.
Israeli officers reported that they sometimes defer to programs that suggest bombing targets.Yasmeen Serhan (Time)
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Only 16% of Americans think going to war against Iran is a good idea, but the Democrats still won’t come out against it.
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Using Israel's logic for attacking Iran (to protect itself from (non-existent) Iranian nuclear weapons), every country in the Middle East (and beyond) would be justified in attacking Israel and destroying its (still undeclared) arsenal of 90 nuclear …Jeffrey St. Clair (CounterPunch.org)
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Trump administration makes sweeping changes to ObamaCare, ends 'Dreamer' coverage (Nathaniel Weixel/The Hill) https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5361480-trump-obamacare-dreamer-coverage-ends/ http://www.memeorandum.com/250620/p106#a250620p106Universeodon Social Media
PSA Neck gaiters are not masks. Neck gaiters are not effective at stopping the spread of airborne viruses. Masks, especially well-fitting ones are effective at preventing infection.Med-Mastodon
Ministers from UK, France and Germany meet Abbas Araqchi but do not say whether there had been any tangible progress after hours of talksHelen Livingstone (The Guardian)
Jon Elmer, contributing editor, reports on the first week of the war with Iran launched by Israel on the morning of 13 June 2025. Your gift supports The Elec...YouTube
As Trump shuts out migrants, Spain opens its doors and fuels economic growth (Anthony Faiola/Washington Post) https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/20/spain-immigrants-economy-progressive-policies/ http://www.memeorandum.Universeodon Social Media
It also reminds too many people of the same "it means whatever I want it to mean" flexibility as homophobe, transphobe, racist, sexist, etcetera. rassilni.com/@flawed/114718141…
Iranians in the U.S. worry over Israel conflict — and Iran’s future
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/06/20/iran-america-diaspora-israel/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Nina Kuscsik, who helped open the marathon to women, dies at 86
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"I don't blame anyone for his death except Russia," the wife of actor Yurii Felipenko, killed while defending Ukraine by UNITED24MediaEUROPE SAYS
MAGA is split over Israel and Iran. Which way will Trump go?
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-take-2/2025/6/20/aje-onl-usa_iranmagadivide_av_v2-200625?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Middle East News @middle-east-news-AlJazeera
Could a US strike against Iran threaten support for President Donald Trump?Al Jazeera
The list of Democrats and far-left actors making calls for violence against President Trump seems to grow larger by the day.www.libsoftiktok.com
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denounces Israeli aggression against Middle Eastern nations, praises Iran’s legitimate defense, and urges global leadersteleSURenglish
#gaza #genocide
#IsraelTerroristState
@palestine
Let's not forget Gaza. I read this and have no words. Just need to share..
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Gaza (Quds News Network)- Premature and newborn babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours due to a critical shortage of baby formula and therapeutic milk amid Israel’s months-long blockade on humanitarEditing Team (Quds News Network)
Rolling the ladder up behind us
Link: xeiaso.net/blog/2025/rolling-l…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Who will take over for us if we don't train the next generation to replace us? A critique of craft, AI, and the legacy of human expertise.xeiaso.net
The Iranian official reveals that his country will soon unveil new missile capabilities.Al Mayadeen English (Iran used under 5% of its latent capacity against 'Israel': Rezaei)
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Arslan Akhtar, a US State Dept. Visa Specialist, ADMITTED on hidden camera to @okeefemedia to helping illegal aliens exploit loopholes
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UPDATE: Jonathon Bohn is facing charges for felony threats of violence
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Meet Connecticut State Rep. Anthony Nolan (D)
Anthony posted a picture of "No Kings" protestors displaying an "8647" poster.
This is a call to violence against President Trump @fbi
He knew exactly what he was sharing.
.@RepNolanCT39th should RESIGN or be expelled. Sharing a photo calling for the assassination of Trump is unacceptable.
H/t @CTCentinal
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Imagine level of indoctrination &/ ignorance required to say:
A Jewish group calling itself Jewish group, supported by overwhelming majority in Jewish community
To be declared to not be a Jewish group by both Jews & non-Jews on Left, rather we are told they so called "Zionists"
This willful self-lobotomy is only possible thanks to nonsense peddled via "antisemitism" framework & swallowed uncritically—hook, line & sinker—by many on Left.
This sort of non-sense is peddled only to deny the Jewish group responsibility for what Jews as a group did & have done for generations now in the context of Palestine & whole of West Asia
Thanks to that worthless/junk certificate called "antisemite"(Its Jews who made it junk certificate by packaging Jewish supremacy thru "antisemitism" framework), most are willing to accept most ridiculous definitions just not be called "antisemite".
People are shit scared to not be given the junk certificate i.e so called "antisemite", they try telling everyone
I'm not an "antisemite"
(or)
<speaking about this massive reality is not "antisemitism"> but <speaking about that massive reality is "antisemitism"> ⇒Them trying to carefully tap dance around the ideological mines placed for them there by "antisemitism" framework
I see this all the time & its funny to see people do the dance.
After these past 20 months and being wrongly accused of being an "antisemite" more times than I can count in an effort to shut me up, now I fucking welcome the charge.
Bring it the fuck on!
Being an anti-Zionist is not being antisemitic.
Wanting the Country of Israel to be destroyed and given back to Palestine does not make me antisemitic. (Unlike an Israeli, I don't want any harm to come to innocent Israeli citizens that don't support the #genocide).
But Israeli's love to throw that word around just like they've done for 50+ years thinking it still carries the same weight.
And maybe it would still.
If #Israel hadn't started their own fucking #holocaust and brought #Palestinians to the table.
They dont want the junk label "antisemite" applied to them. So,they do all the song & dance around defining what "real antisemitism" is
The thing most people dont realise is this. Those definitions are created to make you dance around like that. They exist to preemptively force you to watch your every step(unlike you do for other groups), so, when you eventually step on a mine thats placed for you, you will be given junk label "antisemite".
"Antisemitism" framework is not like the others. Its closer to "reverse racism" white supremacy framework
All victims of homophobia, transphobia,racism,sexism are weaker segments of society
They as a group arent responsible for genocides & ethnic cleansings. We dont need volumes to know whats unjust discrimination
Western Jews are a privileged minority for a long time.They enjoy racial, economic, institutional privileges in West.
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