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Iran Shows Us Why The US And Israel Should Not Be Allowed To Have Nukes
Iran doesn’t want war at all. Trump found out that Americans disapproved of the airstrikes and opposed war with Iran. And Israel found out that fighting an actual military force is a lot less easy than fighting hospital patients and children. caitlinjohnst.one/p/iran-shows…
By UE News | Photo Courtesy of ueunion.org | UE News Reuse Policy President Trump signaled his hostility to workers’ rights within his first weeks of office, taking the unprecedented step of firing a sitting member of the National Labor…
We know that searching stuff on Google got worse, but imagine if AI replaced it completely. Searching the web would be something like making prompts to a chatbot, a complete black box of information. AI could make sure that you don't get conflicting views on state policies or acess to copyrighted materials...
It really is a challenge to eat enough protein and fat per day. Think I need to lower my goal weight. 169g of carbs and 169g of fat is a shit ton of food.
i used to have a limit of 5/day then i'd get nauseous but eventually that stopped. now i can eat 12 no prob. i never eat more than 4 at a time tho. also i do buy organic eggs. not sure if that has anything to do with it
The World Federation of Trade Unions, representing more than 105 million workers in 134 countries, marks this year’s World Day Against Child Labor with determination.
Current annoyance with the online world. Email FOMO subject lines like "last chance" "chosen specifically for you" "your unique code" "One time offer" "enhance your readiness" "recommended" "come back with 30% off"... etc...
I can and do unsubscribe from many mailings, but there are some products and services I'm interested in.
I just wish every info packet wasn't a "call to action" in the marketing parlance.
I mark that shit as Spam and move on. If I want to see some of the mailings or I have an ongoing relationship with a vendor I won't unsubscribe, but their mail goes into Spam by default from here on out.
If needed I'll mark something as Not Spam too. Let the Bayesian filters recalibrate and reset if needed.
But I'm with you. Hate any and all "call to action" verbs in marketing.
She acts like she just woke up one morning with a married man's cock in her mouth. She still accepts ZERO responsibility for her role in her affair with a President.
The skank was 22! not 15. Is her argument that 22 is too young for the age of consent? Are all women this stupid and irresponsible?
She was a S-L-U-T and so was Billy. They deserve each other and should be forced to marry!
Easy solution: Provoke the bees with a lawn mower and then gas the f'ck out of the colonies when they swam. Kill them in mass. Problem solved. You're welcome.
Design and SEO work together. Let's break down the essential tactics for a website that ranks well—straightforward, no jargon.
Overhauling your website is a significant step. You're likely thinking about style, branding, or interactive elements. But here's a critical truth: even the most beautiful site will falter if it's not built with SEO in mind.
Design and SEO work together. Let's break down the essential tactics for a website that ranks well—straightforward, no jargon.
Speed Is Critical
A slow site is a lost opportunity. Visitors abandon it. Google notices. Your rankings drop.
Poor performance often comes from heavy code, large images, or unnecessary add-ons. A talented website designer will fix this—compressing files, cleaning the backend, and keeping things lean.
Speed isn't optional. It's a must.
Mobile Is the Focus
More people use phones than computers to browse. That's not a shift—it's the reality. A site that struggles on mobile is already falling behind.
This goes beyond a responsive design. Buttons should be clickable. Text must be clear without zooming. Forms need to function without frustration.
It should feel seamless. If it doesn't, users exit, and Google sees it.
Simple Structure Wins
Your website should make sense at first glance. Visitors should immediately understand where they are, what you do, and how to move forward—no confusion needed.
This clarity also helps search engines scan and rank your content. Logical organization and clear labels boost visibility.
Avoid messiness. Skip navigation tricks that look cool but confuse. Simplicity performs best.
Content Is the Core
Design grabs attention. Content holds it.
Search engines prioritize meaningful, clear information. Every page should have a purpose, and that purpose should be easy to spot. No need for keyword overload or stiff writing—just talk like you're explaining to a friend.
For instance, if you offer web design services, describe what you provide, who it's for, and how to begin. No filler. No vague buzzwords.
Real content, for real people.
Technical Details Matter
You don't need coding expertise, but a few essentials are crucial.
Each page needs a clear title and a brief meta description for search results. Images should include alt text for accessibility and SEO. Your site must run on HTTPS for security. A sitemap ensures search engines can navigate your content.
These are the hidden factors that drive success. A reliable web design agency manages them without making it your problem.
Pop-Ups Can Hurt
We've all clicked a link and been hit with a full-screen pop-up. It's irritating. It also damages rankings, especially on mobile.
Google views intrusive pop-ups as user-unfriendly. If you use them, keep them minimal. Or better, rethink their necessity.
Build for Users, Not Just Search Engines
Search engines matter, but people are the priority.
Strong design leads visitors through their journey, solves their problems, and feels trustworthy. When you focus on users, rankings often improve naturally.
Test this by letting someone explore your site without guidance. Watch their behavior. You'll learn more than from any SEO theory.
Before You Choose a Designer...
Not all designers prioritize SEO. Ask tough questions. Don't just ask about looks—ask how they handle speed, mobile performance, and site organization. Ask what they do to ensure discoverability.
A good website designer integrates SEO from the outset.
Final Takeaway
Design and SEO aren't separate challenges. They're part of the same mission: delivering your content to the right people efficiently.
When planning your redesign, focus on this. Build for users. Keep it fast, clear, and straightforward. Let the design enhance the content, not dominate it. And if you're hiring, pick someone who gets this.
Your site shouldn't just be attractive—it should be found.
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I'm told it's contagious, and it can be fatal if not treated.
The best way to stop it from spreading is by prevention.
The best way to counter prejudice is by information.
This post is about Artificial Intelligence Delusion Syndrome, the unfounded belief that there's intelligence (AKA ability to understand) in Lame Language Models.
When speaking of LLMs, AI stands for Autocompleters, Iterated.
Their output is SLOP: Statistically Likely, Ostensibly Plausible.
Anyone know of something like Pulse Effects that works with Pipewire? Pulse Effects does not work even using the pulseaudio-pipewire bridge. Typical Poettering.. Backwards compatibility? Who needs it..
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Pyongyang, June 24 (KCNA) — The Enlarged Meeting of the Twelfth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea was held from June 21 to 23, 2025.
US to give $30m to group accused of ‘politicizing’ food distribution in Gaza | Trump administration | The Guardian theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j…
'Insiders said that the application for the grant was rushed through the state department unusually quickly, especially for a first-time applicant that should undergo an audit to receive USAID funding.'
Google translate: A child was martyred in Gaza while waiting for humanitarian aid, holding an empty flour sack in his hand, hoping to fill it with enough to sustain his family.
Google translate: The martyrdom of the child Abdul Rahman Nabhan (13 years old) after being targeted by an Israeli drone in northern Gaza, while collecting firewood for his family to cook food.
FAKE NEWS CNN, TOGETHER WITH THE FAILING NEW YORK TIMES, HAVE TEAMED UP IN AN ATTEMPT TO DEMEAN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MILITARY STRIKES IN HISTORY. THE NUCLEAR SITES IN IRAN ARE COMPLETELY DESTROYED! BOTH THE TIMES AND CNN ARE GETTING SLAMMED BY THE PUBLIC!
I want to put together a stack for hobbyist midi music composition. I understand there are a few more components to it than one might expect, but I think VMPK and Qtracer are going to be part of it?
Whatever you end up using, have JACK sync 'em up. I used to have two Macs, one for recording with Nuendo and one for doing MIDI sequencing and programming. They synced via MIDI sync and there was always issues. Now I have everything on one Linux machine (Ardour records and mixes, Reaper sequences MIDI and Renoise does beats and other sampling related stuff) and with JACK the sync is seamless ❤
i am trying to figure out how to configure JACK, a 32 key M-Audio Keystation, Surge XT, and Ardour and it is very challenging, i should have gone to school for this i guess
Har netop, om ikke andet til en prøveperiode, tilføjet et "addon" så man nu kan lave opslag med blikfangsbaggrunde som denne.
Hvis man kunne lave afstemninger herinde, hvilket man desværre ikke kan pt., ville jeg så lige spørge, om det er god idé, dårlig idé eller ligegyldigt. 😀
Ift. hvordan man gør, så kan man, når man er i gang med et opslag, tilføje en sådan baggrund ved at trykke på denne nye knap, og så skal man så skrive teksten man ønsker fremhævet inden for den "boks", så at sige:
Dette Friendica "addon" er lavet af samme person, der har lavet det nuværende standard-tema, der bruges herinde: "Bookface". Så tak til @Pygoscelis Papua
It appears like the background isn't showing when viewing the post under "Media" and, if not signed in, also not under Conversations? Maybe it's a known limitation, or maybe I've not set it up correctly: friendica.dk/profile/marcusxms… friendica.dk/profile/marcusxms…
That was an error on my part with Zen Postbox. It will be fixed in version 1.3.
The loading of the postbox stylesheet in 1.2 is tied to the availability of the Jot/Compose window I think, so it doesn't load that stylesheet anywhere that modal isn't shown. I'm moving it to a separate hook in the <head> element so it loads regardless, even when you're not logged in.
In Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), the crew made Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder appear to hover over Tatooine by mounting angled mirrors on its sides. These mirrors reflected the desert ground, cleverly hiding the wheels and creating the illusion of a floating speeder—no CGI needed.
@PNS I recall her being into the black guys, which then also lead her into doing weed… lots and lots of weed.
I had a friend like that from HS who was big into weed. Smoked it constantly, and it did a number on him. Made him ultra paranoid, to the point he could t hold a job. Now he’s a homeless, shell of the guy I knew 40 years ago. It makes me sad.
Same with Bynes. But I also partially blame her parents for allowing it to get that bad.
@walkman @PNS have you seen the documentary that was done on Nickelodeon/Dan Schneider? The one where Drake Bell tells his story of being sexually abused/assaulted?
Ugh. She sounds mentally stunted. I agree with all of the comments regarding bad parents. Judging by he defeated look on her face, they kept and/or spent all of the money she made.
@walkman @PNS they had clips of Schneider sitting with Bynes in a hot tub when she was like 14 or 15. Who TF does that? He apparently had his “favorites” at the network, the “golden child” if you will. If you didn’t do what he asked, you found yourself on the outs.
I don’t know if Schneider was involved in the sexual abuse. I find it hard to believe after Drake Bell came out about it that there wouldn’t have been more accusations if they were valid, but who knows.
By Alastair Crooke. When Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israel began, the pro-Israel bloc panicked and put enormous pressure on Trump to get the United States to enter the war on Israel's side.
FAKE NEWS CNN, TOGETHER WITH THE FAILING NEW YORK TIMES, HAVE TEAMED UP IN AN ATTEMPT TO DEMEAN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MILITARY STRIKES IN HISTORY. THE NUCLEAR SITES IN IRAN ARE COMPLETELY DESTROYED! BOTH THE TIIMES AND CNN ARE GETTING SLAMMED BY THE PUBLIC!
Screenshot of a Tumblr post by imsobadatnicknames2:
"A couple years later it's still amazing what a perfect distillation the original 'anonymized people of the global south' tweet is of the absolute callousness of yankee liberals;
(Screenshot of a Twitter post by @loudpenitent: "An anonymized 'people of the global south' is not worth more than domestic queer citizens or any other member of any other marginalized community - or, bluntly, any fellow citizen at all. Real-ass human beings matter more than rhetorical constructs.") (end of Twitter screenshot, back to imsobadatnicknames2’s commentary);
If I wrote a character saying this into a piece of media about how much americans suck it'd be too on the nose." :::
What does that tweet reference, who was supposedly using people from the global south as rhetorical devices, in what situation and for what end? This seems like a very 'context matters' situation.
The U.S. not only has zero interest in peace, it is engaging in morally abhorrent levels of dishonesty and deception, attacking under a false flag of truce.
By Craig Murray
CraigMurray.org.
Try going to this "postbox sampler" page on your server and scroll to the bottom where the animated ones are. The ones that use pure CSS work fine, but the ones that use SVG images are missing them (Rainy, Rocket, Snowy, and Waves).
Could it also be CDN issue? I know some of them block/change SVG images on the fly. I used SVG so they'd look nice on high-DPI screens, but if this is a problem maybe I'll make them into PNGs in a future release.
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Keep trying.
Olga Nesterova:
House votes 344–79 to kill Rep. Al Green’s motion to impeach Trump, with 128 Democrats siding with Republicans.
ADDED...Here are their names:
Yeah, the short of it is that it used to be used clinically to describe developmental disorders but fell out of use around the mid-90s because, like so many other words, it was used maliciously to the point where it lost its original meaning and context.
If you were a 90s kid, retard and gay were as close as you could get to actually swearing without getting in trouble and basically carried the same cultural weight as outright slurs. The stigma around being gay was so bad that in the 2000s they made up a sexuality to describe men who were straight but liked to shower and dress in nice clothing so that they wouldn't lose their jobs. And the stigma around mental needs little explanation, I think. It wasn't that long ago that they were electrocuting people and cutting out parts of their brains for being sad or having a stutter.
Journalism in the US is dead. Being shocked or angry at anything the news does or doesn't say at this point is in "fools me twice, shame on me" territory.
You'd be better off asking Days of Our Lives to weigh in.
We can all collectively thank Reagan, among other terrible things we have to deal with today due to his administration, he is also responsible for the state of news media in the US in 2025. Previous to Reagan we had a policy called The Fairness Doctrine, it was a policy introduced in 1949, that required the holders of broadcast licenses both to present controversial issues of public importance and to do so in a manner that fairly reflected differing viewpoints. Broadcasters could show opposing viewpoints via option pieces, news segments or talk shows, but if they reported on one side they were required to show the other.
In 1987 under Reagan the FCC abolished the Fairness Doctrine. Broadcasters were no longer required to air apposing viewpoints of controversial topics. This has directly lead to the echo chambers that you see in the news media today.
The unprovoked attacks on Iran were not that successful but it sent a clear message to Iran that the US and Israel are lawless rabid dogs, and that it would, in fact, be safer to be nuclear armed because bullshit like this wouldn't happen.
How many times has the US bombed North Korea since they acquired nukes?
The US and Israel are violent nation that make the world less safe. I know it's a fools hope but I'm hoping some of those spineless Europeans step up and accelerate the reduction of US hegemony.
Are sanctions just for Black-led and brown-led countries? Y'all still white supremecist, Europe?
Reign in Knockoff Mussolini and Derivative Hitler NOW!
When "voluntary association" is spoken of, voluntary adhesion to a plan, a project, a given action, this implies the possibility of refusing the association, adhesion or action. -- Emile Armand
So I am playing through Paper Mario TTYD on my Switch for the first time. I never played these games growing up, and while I kinda enjoyed the Super Mario RPG remake for its quirkiness, I strongly believe that if you don’t have specific nostalgia for it, it just doesn’t hit the same.
TTYD is great. It’s so fun and captures a sense of adventure, with big swings from light hearted comedy into some dark territories. I was not expecting that, but I absolutely was not expecting just how horny everyone seems to be for Marty-o!
All the ladies swoon and mention how manly he is, commenting on his moustache. I was not expecting this coming from a Nintendo game. It’s pretty funny and I love it!
Official video (HD Remaster) of 'She Blinded Me With Science' by Thomas Dolby, from the album The Golden Age Of Wireless - buy/stream here: https://thomasdol...
“I’m not happy with Israel,” Trump told reporters, after Israeli fire threatened a fragile ceasefire with Iran. “They don’t know what the fuck they’re doing,” the president continued, referring to both of the countries.
A new Covid-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus, represents about a third of new US Covid-19 cases. Dr. Leana Wen answers common questions about the new variant.
@HaleakalaCrater @Autumn Since the previous two cases I've had were essentially moderate head colds lasting about a week, I'm not going to get terribly excited.
The Monkees land a part in a beach movie starring Frankie Catalina, but sabotage the movie by replacing his record with a Bobby Sherman hit from the future. ...
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Moscow, June 24 (Prensa Latina) The goal of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit is to take spending to 5 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today.
It will be my OPNsense router for my new business location. I very much enjoy piecing together old hardware to make something useful or interesting.
The chassis is a salvaged Barracuda BSF200a appliance. Stripped most of what was in there out, leaving the power supply. Replaced the motherboard with Gigabyte GA-H77N-WIFI - this was chosen due to the dual GbE network ports.
Low profile cooler (heatsink) came from a SuperMicro motherboard combo that I ordered from ebay. Kingston 120GB SSD came from local recycling.
Processor is i3-3220T - a lower power option than the processor that I originally got with the motherboard.
Blower fan is from a Dell Optiplex SFF machine, placed upside down, cushioned with foam and hot-glued in place.
It is a thoroughly custom solution built from parts I acquired from many sources.
Steve Witkoff: “We put 12 bunker buster bombs on Fordow. There's no doubt that it breached the canopy...and there's no doubt that it was OBLITERATED. So, the reporting out there that in some way suggests that we did not achieve the objective is just completely preposterous!”
Stuck with MS Teams at $DAYJOB, I continue to hold onto the thick-client instead of succumbing to the heavy-weight web client.
Just about every time I switch to the app after a couple hours of not using it, it pops up a "This is unsupported" interruption with a link to learn more, HUGE, colorful "Try it on the web" button, and a smaller light "continue using this antiquated unsupported piece of junk" type button.
As if that wasn't bad enough, as dark patterns go, when you tab through the controls, focus lands on the "more information" link and on the "try it on the web" button, but the "continue using this" simply won't focus with the keyboard. You HAVE to reach for the mouse to click the "continue using this"
Have I mentioned how much I loathe using MS products, and Teams in particular?
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