Nigerian traders (especially Igbo importers) practically navigate de-dollarization via multicurrency fluency. Lagos fieldwork shows de-dollarization isn’t just state policy but daily trade realities, blending currency swaps, stablecoins, and CBDCs. While RMB gains traction for China imports, access barriers persist. Future shifts may hinge on digital settlement systems and regional alliances, beyond top-down mandates.

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In other news, the UK High Court rules itself irrelevant, as it is not its job to determine whether people are acting lawfully. Which obviously leaves it with no job. kolektiva.social/@oatmeal/1147…

Which, by the way, is their standard procedure. Gotta kill as many Palestinians as possible while the window is open. But frankly, you have to wonder why they bother, given that Israel routinely continues bombing places even while a "ceasefire" is in place. beige.party/@HarriettMB/114771…


Israel steps up Gaza bombardment ahead of ceasefire talks rte.ie/news/world/2025/0630/15…

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Israeli Soldiers Killed at Least 410 People at Food Aid Sites in Gaza This Month

*This* is the story

#BBC #Glastonbury #StopGenocide #Palestine #Gaza #StopTheGenocide

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Striking Back at Zionism: An Interview with Palestinian Fighter Jenin Nasiri #Palestine palestinechronicle.com/strikin…

"Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go." Jesus answered him, "Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head." Matthew 8:19-20

Jesus’ response to the scribe’s devout statement, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go,” is unclear. However, Church Fathers offer insights.

Jesus neither accepts nor rejects the scribe’s proposal. Instead, He clarifies what it means to follow Him. Some suggest the scribe desired rewards, as Jesus was a miracle worker, gaining popularity and potential leadership. This internal motivation is questionable.

Jesus’ response removes misconceptions. If the scribe wanted to follow Jesus, he must be prepared for poverty and homelessness, not riches and possessions. Jesus wanted clarity on the choice.

Jesus invites the scribe to follow Him, but only with this new knowledge. He emphasizes that following Jesus won’t result in earthly riches but in earthly poverty.

Why do you follow Jesus? Consider your motivations. Some follow Him because they were raised to, others because it makes them feel better, and others because they think it’ll improve their lives. But what’s the ideal motivation? It’s simple: we follow Him because He’s the Son of God and Savior of the World. Jesus invites us to live in union with Him through faith. So, we follow Him because it’s right. Love doesn’t love for benefits, Jesus is worthy of our love and worship because of Who He is.

Reflect on Jesus inviting you to follow Him into poverty, detachment, simplicity, and sacrifice. Do you understand what it means to be a follower of Christ? Can you follow Jesus for selfish reasons? Saying “Yes” to Him means saying “Yes” to His Cross. Ponder Jesus’ life and decide if you’re willing to follow Him to the poverty of the Cross. If you choose to follow Him, knowing what you’re saying “Yes” to, you’ll share in His resurrected life.

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Florentino Pérez y ACS se apuntan ‘al todo gratis’ de Azcón para los centros de datos

👉 Jorge Azcón, encargado del PP en Aragón, y presidente del gobierno de nuestro país, continúa privilegiando a grandes empresas “para que inviertan en Aragón” mientras hace pagar la factura a las aragonesas. Ecologistas en Acción solicita que no se tramiten como PIGA “las instalaciones de media tensión de Amazon. Es la cuarta vez que pretende exonerar de impuestos al gigante norteamericano”.

✍️ Informan Chorche Tricas e Iker González Izagirre
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@jonpsp@mstdn.social
It's the ultimate display of control. Since they can't kill people they kill animals to compensate for their lack of empathy.

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Lebanese President Michel Aoun: We stress the importance of UNIFIL's continued work alongside the Lebanese Army in the South to implement 1701 Resolution. english.alahednews.news/fastne…

#Israeli TV stations are live-streaming the exodus – or death march, as it has been termed in a reference back to the forced march of European Jews at gunpoint during the Second World War – of desperate #Palestinian civilians from the #Jabalia refugee camp. This is a clear war crime of forced displacement or transfer, but is being treated by the media as a sign of #Israel’s ‘victory’.
The people of northern Gaza have been denied food and clean water for three weeks. Hospitals have been bombed, medical aid charities have been prevented from entering; queues for scarce food targeted for missile and drone attacks and sick civilians have been burned to death. Those trying to leave have often been shot, including children – with adults who try to help them then also targeted for drone bombing and sniper attack.
Israeli settlers are already making plans to move to the forcibly vacated territory:
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#IsraelWarCrimes #IsraelTerroristState #warcrimes #ZionismIsNazism #Zionazis #gaza
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#Jabalia:
Eventually, she told AFP, an Israeli army drone equipped with loudspeakers was “telling us that the Israel Defense Forces were asking us to evacuate”.

“We responded and… evacuated the shelter, but suddenly there was shelling” that killed some people and wounded others, said Dawasah.

On Sunday, medical charity Doctors Without Borders emergency coordinator in Gaza, Anna Halford, said the non-stop Israeli attacks were producing “horrifying consequences”.

“This is purely and simply a collective punishment imposed on #Palestinians in Gaza, who must choose between being forcibly displaced from the North or killed. We fear that this will not stop,” Halford said.

Yesterday, a conference was held near the Gaza border in #Israel entitled “Preparing to Resettle Gaza”, which was attended by members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party.

Speaking to Channel Four, one of the event’s organisers, Aharon Gottlieb, described #Gaza as “an infection” that needed to be removed.

“When you have a cut in your body, and that cut, it has an infection, you have to take out the infection. When you take out the infection, then it will be clean again,” he said.
#IsraelWarCrimes #warcrimes #IsraelTerroristState #colonialism #zionazis #genocide #Palestine
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On the link (in greek) you can see a death march on streaming. A bunch of videos who clearly show the same practices used by nazis. One by one. And this is acceptable and funded by the western leaders. #Gaza #Gazagenocide #IsraelTerroristState #Palestine
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Horrendous extreme heat is being experienced in Europe, with temperatures of up to 46°C seen in southern Spain. At least one death has tragically already been linked to the heatwave, with more likely.

#climate #ClimateCollapse #environment

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@didgebaba@c.im Nothing offensive about it. What's offensive is Israeli snipers shooting infant children in the head either in their parents arms or in their parents prams.


Bob Vylan speaking against Palestinian genocide at Glastonbury.

These statements have been called “appalling hate speech” by Britain Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer (Hate Speech being an arrestable offence in the UK, which implicates Starmer in prejudicing a potential legal case). The BBC calls the statements "deeply offensive".

More offensive that blowing apart children?

Judge for yourself:

#Israel #Genocide #Palestine


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and now you can imagine what can happen when an autistic individual discovers marx.

As someone who is exceptionally gifted in pattern recognition:

- all discrimination is a function of capitalism to divide the masses forming against oppression
- we are constantly bombarded with antisocialist propaganda, something that we autistics are less subjective to
- socialism has always worked and we just need to stop attacking nations implementing it

Just take a minute to think about it.

💤 How a narcissist can affect your sleep through compulsive mental dialogues of self-doubt 🧠✨

Being involved with a narcissist often means battling constant self-doubt planted by their manipulative words and actions. This internal dialogue can become compulsive, replaying in your mind like a relentless loop. You might find yourself questioning your worth, your decisions, and your reality, which can create intense anxiety and disrupt peaceful rest.

This mental noise can keep you awake for hours, as your brain tries to make sense of conflicting emotions and distorted truth. Over time, lack of restful sleep can affect your emotional regulation, making it even harder to set boundaries and maintain self-confidence.

🛑 Recognizing this pattern is the first step toward reclaiming your peace. Try journaling before bed to externalize those thoughts, practice grounding techniques, and seek support from trusted friends or professionals.

Remember: your mind deserves rest, and your worth isn’t defined by their narrative. 🌙💖 #NarcissisticAbuse #MentalHealth #SelfCare #SleepMatters

Hidden insecurities are like the fragile core of a narcissist's emotional world. When their self-image is threatened, even slightly, these insecurities trigger intense feelings of shame and vulnerability. To protect themselves, narcissists often react with sudden, explosive anger as a defense mechanism. This outburst is less about the external situation and more about masking their inner pain and fear of being exposed or rejected. Understanding this can help us see beyond their anger and approach them with compassion — but also set healthy boundaries. 🧠💥 #NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder #MentalHealthAwareness #CompassionAndBoundaries

I personally know people with relatives in the United States, or Americans living in Finland. It's shocking to realize that as a precaution when traveling to certain states, you now need to ensure you have proof (like family photos on your phone) and remove all instant messaging and message history containing critical posts about Vance or Trump, just to avoid potentially being treated as an illegal alien.

USA has become a fascist country. I'll likely never travel there, unfortunately. It feels too unsafe.

It's ironic that I traveled to Israel back in 2019 and felt safer there, despite only experiencing a few interviews due to having an Israeli name and family friends living in the country.

#America #USA #FascistAmeriKKKa #Vance #Trump

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@gme

Not literally. Hurt the trump administration.

This will cause enormous pain to Americans, but it has to happen. It's always the little people who suffer in war. And this is a war. It's a war for the soul of my country.

Embargo us an' shit. Violate our IP laws. Do whatever you have to to punish the assholes doing this. I'll suck it up and tighten my belt. All the good people will.

Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive strike on Ukraine’s military-industrial complex and oil refineries eu.eot.su/2025/06/29/russian-a…

Glastonbury Festival 'appalled' by Bob Vylan IDF comments
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Scandale au festival de #Glastonbury quand le groupe #BobVylan scande "Free, free #Palestine, Death, death to the #IDF"

Les organisateurs dénoncent des propos "antisémites". Le gouvernement condamne des propos "révoltants".

Conclusion : le gouvernement #britannique considère qu'il est plus grave de dire "mort à l'armée israélienne" que de commettre un #génocide à #Gaza.

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Hundreds of families displaced by wave of Israeli air strikes on #Gaza, witnesses say

#Israel has carried out a wave of air strikes across the Gaza Strip, triggering the mass displacement of hundreds of Palestinian families, witnesses say.

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And here we go: wishing death upon a genocidal army is apparently a hate crime now.

"...now the establishment is in meltdown because they have lost control of the narrative. Anti-Zionism is cool, the youth know how badly we have been lied to about Israel, and no matter how much censorship comes next, no matter how many prosecutions we see, you aren't putting that toothpaste back in the tube."

councilestatemedia.uk/p/it-loo…

#IsraelWarCrimes #Glastonbury #Israel #Gaza #GazaGenocide #UK

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The IDF routinely murders defenceless and starving people seeking help at aid centers, but it's apparently APPALLING to chant "death, death to the IDF".

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#Israel #IsraelWarCrimes #Gaza #GazaGenocide #BBC #UK #Glastonbury

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The Israeli army has killed 785 Palestinian athletes and sports officials in Gaza and the West Bank since October 2023, the Palestinian Football Association said on Sunday.

The deaths include players and administrative staff from various sports, with the vast majority killed in Gaza and 23 in the occupied West Bank, Susan Shalabi, deputy head of the association, told Anadolu.

middleeastmonitor.com/20250630…

🕎 🇵🇸 ☮️
#Gaza #Palestine
#Press #News

An Australian politician sustained serious facial injuries, including potential loss of sight in one eye, after being detained during a protest outside a business in Sydney, accused of supplying components to the Israeli military.

The protest, which was held on Friday, reportedly drew between 50 and 60 demonstrators. According to the activists the business provides electroplating and surface coating services for various industries.

palestinechronicle.com/austral…

🕎 🇵🇸 ☮️
#Gaza #Palestine
#Press #News

Previously I've said that coding with #LLMs is more helpful when you're doing something you don't know much about, but much less helpful when you have expertise in what you're doing.

I've changed my mind on that.. yes the LLM seems to give a working and helpful solution, but that's because I didn't know what I was doing.

BUT as time goes on I just found that one such solution it gave me was dangerously wrong!

It's probably best NEVER to trust an LLM, ESPECIALLY if you're doing something new.

Trump blasts ‘communist’ winner of New York mayoral Democratic primary dawn.com/news/1921038/trump-bl…

The smell of blood and smoke still lingers in the memory of those who lived through the Nuseirat massacre in the heart of the Gaza Strip.

One year has passed since the slaughter on 8 June 2024, when Israeli forces launched a “hostage rescue” operation against Hamas.

However, that military raid – which killed more than 270 Palestinians – left behind nothing in Nuseirat but devastation and collective loss.

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🕎 🇵🇸 ☮️
#Gaza #Palestine
#Press #News

LetsEncrypt – Expiration Notification Service Has Ended

Link: letsencrypt.org/2025/06/26/exp…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…

Talk to me about sandwich fillings.

I pretty much always have salami, cheese, tomato and lettuce. I occasionally mix things up with ham instead of salami, and the two are pretty much the only thing in my diet that count as UPFs.

What could I have instead? There are those packs of precooked chicken and beef slices, but they’re expensive and presumably also full of chemical preservatives. I guess I could buy a beef joint and cook/slice/freeze it, but even by my standards that seems like a faff.

(I’m not after elaborate stuff like Philly steak or fried chicken caesar, just stuff I can take out of the fridge and slap on a slice of bread.)

Israel to stop subsidizing housing costs for most displaced residents of Gaza border communities haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-0…

KILAUEA IN HAWAII WITH EPISODE 27!

And this eruption episode begins quite bizarrely with a tornado next to the eruption. The lava columns aren't quite as strong as in Episode 25 from June 11, but these columns also reach a height of 400 m! - ... minds.com/newsfeed/17863706452…

Why FIAB SegrateCiclabile opened an account on Mastodon (English translation)


Premise


FIAB Segrateciclabile is a local association, promoting cycling as a mean of transport, part of a national FIAB association. What follows is the translation of an Italian post where we share with members of the association why we opened an account on Mastodon (we already have Facebook an IG). I though it would be interesting to share in thos space, since I think this kind of associations should all be on the fediverse, as their values usually align much better than those of X, Facebook etc.

Why FIAB SegrateCiclabile opened an account on Mastodon


a logo where a cycle path sign bycivlrle has its frane replaced with fediverse logo

FIAB SegrateCiclabile recently opened an account on Mastodon @FIABSegrateCiclabile@mastodon.uno where we share events and news from our FIAB Ciclobby section.

What is Mastodon ?


Mastodon is a social network similar to Twitter, but with different principles. Users only see posts from those who follow, in chronological order, without ads. Unlike Twitter or Facebook, Mastodon is part of a larger network (called Fediverse) composed of many connected servers (called instances). Anyone can open one and be part of it, creating a decentralized environment. This means that no one can control everything, as it does with the big platforms.

What does Mastodon have in common with sustainable mobility?


Mastodon and the Fediverse share values with cycling and sustainable mobility, as they arise from grassroots with the aim of solving the structural problems of mainstream solutions.

Freedom and Inclusion


Unlike traditional social media, Mastodon does not require personal data to access content. It promotes an inclusive environment, where hate speech is not tolerated. FIAB is committed to a mobility accessible to all, not only to those who own a car, a driver’s license and the ability and the economic possibility of using it.

Community and Participation


Those who ride a bicycle have a deeper connection with their surroundings. The car isolates, while the bike favors genuine interactions. In the Fediverse, users can connect authentically, with no algorithms that manipulate their choices.

Democracy of the Spaces


The Fediverse represents a reaction to the commercialization of the Internet, giving control back to users. Likewise, FIAB fights to give public space back to people, not cars.

Conclusion


In an era dominated by large corporations, it is essential to enhance digital spaces like Mastodon. These instruments promote freedom of expression, inclusion and democracy, reflecting FIAB. We invite everyone to explore Mastodon and join a community that values genuine connections.

Freedom and democracy must exist in both physical and digital spaces.

As shown in the latest Eurobarometer results, European citizens want the EU to continue leading with ambition to mitigate climate change.

We are rising to the challenge, working with EU countries to build a greener, more resilient Europe for all.

Together, we can turn Europe’s clean energy transition into a success story for health, security, and prosperity.

Discover the latest Eurobarometer results: europa.eu/!Kn9Hdb

europesays.com/uk/226326/ UK’s sale of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel is lawful, high court rules | UK news #Britain #England #GreatBritain #NorthernIreland #Scotland #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales

The percentage who doesn't care about climate crisis is the bourgeoisie of #europe.
ec.social-network.europa.eu/@E…
#classwar


As shown in the latest Eurobarometer results, European citizens want the EU to continue leading with ambition to mitigate climate change.

We are rising to the challenge, working with EU countries to build a greener, more resilient Europe for all.

Together, we can turn Europe’s clean energy transition into a success story for health, security, and prosperity.

Discover the latest Eurobarometer results: europa.eu/!Kn9Hdb


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I'm not disregarding your experience.
I'm expressing a long held frustration that these claims are widely made, and are possible, but we have little to zero actual evidence of causation.

I looked into this for myself too, and found that most of the commercially available measurement equipment would leave me with even more questions.

It's a frustrating landscape.

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Agreed. It would be impossible to correlate millions of people’s phone upgrades, cell tower installations, and when they “caught” COVID. Not to go back dow this rabbit hole, and I am obviously cherry picking…

en.whkfq.gov.cn/2020-01/17/c_4…

ctia.org/news/the-state-of-5g-…

“Providers are investing an estimated $275 billion into network infrastructure to build out 5G and enhance network coverage, security, and capabilities.”

That’s just a large sum of money worthy of protecting from scrutiny…

in reply to Jazzilla

Aside from the loss of my senses of taste and smell and subsequent alterations of them ever since, I recovered within a few days. I really only had a runny nose after the first night. I didn’t even think it was COVID simply because of how short the duration and that I knew others that were having to be hospitalized or suffered for weeks.
I didn’t know for certain until I donated blood and tested positive for antibodies.
I have a hard time letting it go…I don’t think we’ll ever know.
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@rjdiasio

I recommend reading Jessica Hockett.

Woodhouse76.com

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It was my Great Honor to pardon Michael Flynn, a FEARLESS Patriot and Decorated General, who was savagely attacked by the Biden/Obama Deep State, which has now been completely exposed for the FRAUD it is. These Radical Left Lunatics unleashed a relentless storm of lies, FAKE charges, and dirty FBI “tricks” during the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax to try and crush Mike’s Spirit — But this Great American Hero was INNOCENT. Now Mike has written a fantastic new Book, “PARDON OF INNOCENCE: An Inspiring Story of Faith and Freedom,” which will greatly encourage Citizens across our Nation to NEVER GIVE UP. Get your copy today! a.co/d/cfvgv7N

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This is our night
The bombing hasn’t stopped for a single moment. This is the most intense day of airstrikes Gaza has seen in a long time dozens of homes obliterated , massive demolitions, endless forced evacuations. perilous days. Every soul here faces the threat of death at any second. We barely slept three hours last night, shaken awake again and again by the relentless, deafening bombardment.
#Palestine #GazaUnderAttack #gaza #war
Stand with us donate now ❤️🙏
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Danny Cohen, former director of BBC Television, is calling for the resignation of Tim Davie over ##BobbyVylan saying "Death to the IDF" at #Glastonbury

Cohen has, on numerous occasions, criticized the BBC's coverage of the #Gaza war, accusing the broadcaster of anti-Israel bias. Cohen was one of 45 signatories on a letter demanding that the BBC take down its Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone documentary due to its ties to a Hamas official.