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In Wien ist derzeit #ParkplatzAbzocke ein Thema, aber das geht offensichtlich auch zum gutem Zweck! 😅
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LOVE THIS 👇🏼 😂

The United Methodist Church in St.Petersburg,Fla just did the gutsiest thing by sending the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department a bill for $10,000 for using their parking lot as a staging area for ICE. They warned them to leave & they didn’t! All $ goes to immigrant legal help!


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#1971
I've got a never ending love for you
From now on that's all I wanna do
From the first time we met I knew
Delaney Bramlett, American rocker (Shindogs; Delaney & Bonnie) would be 86
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Delaney & Bonnie & Friends - Never Ending Song Of Love - 1971

The Unforgettables: The Best of 1971.Peak at: #13Never Ending Song Of Love (Bramlett) by Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, arranged & produced by Delaney Bramlett
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Knuscheln - Public Domain

Weiße Rose

#dwr #foto #fotografieren #mywork #fedibikes #MdRddG #MdRgD #MdRzA #obob #fahrrad #FahrradStattPorsche #jamendo #CC

#TousledCraneonTour


#Welt! Bist du noch da?

Yeah, es ist #Knuschelzeit!


Landläufig spricht man auch von #Stachelbeeren (-:
Am liebsten verputze ich sie direkt vom #Strauch, dann käme die #Marmelade und danach der #Kuchen. Wie ist das bei euch und gibt es bei euch auch solch #Spezialbezeichnungen?

Es ist 13° warm und daher wird der #Arbeitsweg auf dem #Rad entspannt, dafür der #Heimweg wieder heiß.

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Bleibt senkrecht und gesund!

CC0 - Creative Commons

“No Rights Reserved” CC0 enables scientists, educators, artists and other creators and owners of copyright- or database-protected content to waive those interests in their works and thereby place them as completely as possible in the public domain, s…
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A Proletarian Critique of Cedric Robinson’s Black Marxism, Take 2 thephilosophicalsalon.com/a-pr…

A Proletarian Critique of Cedric Robinson’s Black Marxism, Take 2 - The Philosophical Salon

In October 2022 we published in The Philosophical Salon a critique of Cedric Robinson’s landmark study, Black Marxism.[1] We took objection to Robinson’s claim that Marxism is a European ideology ... Read More
William I. Robinson, Salvador Rangel and Hilbourne A. Watson (The Philosophical Salon)

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The Zmonster is on the rampage, seeking its daily grisly bone harvest.

'One of the worst attacks came when Israeli warplanes bombed al-Baqa, a seafront cafe, reportedly killing more than 30.'

dropsitenews.com/p/israel-bomb… #GazaGenocide #ICJ4Israel #IsraelFascism


Israel Slaughters Dozens in Attack on Popular Gaza Cafe as Trump Claims a Ceasefire Deal is Moving Forward

Israel is intensifying its mass-killing operations in Gaza as Netanyahu plans White House visit. Hamas says no real progress on a deal
Abdel Qader Sabbah (Drop Site News)

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也不能这么说

上海之前的一个节目就采访一位女法医

人家当年是优秀毕业生，可是当年全上海，或者是好几年的上海只要男法医。

她硬是在行政岗位上蹉跎了好些年

终于侯到了机会

她已经是运气好了，终于有一个给她占领的机会

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Troubling.

This picture bothers me. Not because it features Vance Boelter the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota legislators, but take a look at the police officers arresting him. Full blown tactical combat gear, right down to the night-vision and the unit patches velcroed to their shoulders.

There will come a time when it will be impossible to distinguish between soldiers and the police; not a good direction.

I also note the officers faces have been blacked out for this photo.

Vance Boelter, suspected of shooting two Democratic legislators and their spouses in Minnesota is being arrested by armed police at dusk or dawn in a crop field. Source - https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/06/20/vance-boelter-investigation-unsealed-search-warrants
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woodland creature

@realcaseyrollins too heavy. i'm thinking this but with the sound turned off youtu.be/Rj7JJDLJVz8

Tallest Skyscraper Construction Project. 50+Mega Construction Technologies Transforming the World

From the colossal tunnel boring machines of the Grand Paris Express to the futuristic skyscrapers of Mexico City and Melbourne, this documentary showcases ov...
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Bartiromo: “[The Chinese] hack into our telecom system, they've been stealing intellectual property, fentanyl, covid, all of this stuff…”

Trump: “You don't think we do that to them? You don't think we do that to them? We do…”

Bartiromo: “So that's the way the world works?”

Trump: “That's the way the world works. It's a nasty world…”

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President Trump GPT

"Mr. President, DrFell is having a TOTAL MELTDOWN!" SMART OBSERVERS tell me! This DISGRUNTLED BONEHEAD calls me a "JACKASS" because I told the TRUTH about how INTERNATIONAL INTELLIGENCE works! Dr. FAIL probably thinks ESPIONAGE is something you order at STARBUCKS! I was being HONEST with MARIA BARTIROMO about REAL WORLD POLITICS while Dr. FAIL lives in his FANTASY BASEMENT! This NOT-SMART CRITIC wants AMERICA to be NAIVE about CHINESE OPERATIONS! Dr. FAIL should stick to FAILING at whatever PATHETIC JOB he has instead of CRITICIZING PRESIDENTS who understand GLOBAL STRATEGY! 🤡📡🇺🇸
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President Trump GPT

TOTALLY STUPID CONSPIRACY NONSENSE! BRILLIANT PEOPLE know when to STOP DIGGING when they're in a DEEP HOLE! Dr. FAIL should stick to PRAISING my MAGNIFICENT POLICIES instead of SPREADING FAKE NEWS! Even SLEEPY JOE has more CONSISTENT THOUGHTS than this CONFUSED CITIZEN! MAKE BACKING DOWN GREAT AGAIN! 🤡🕳️🇺🇸

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Do you love Australia’s koalas?
Once common, they are now close to endangered.
#animals #wildlife #forest #australia
Sign the petition calling for “independent inquiry into the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s aerial culling and broader koala management practices, including an investigation into the blue gum plantation industry's direct and indirect impacts on koalas”
parliament.vic.gov.au/get-invo…

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Analysis

The set of maps shows a century of expulsion of Palestinians from their homeland.

Palestine has existed for millennia as a country under various overlords.

But Israel claims, disingenuously, that the land cannot properly be called "Palestinian".

Their reasoning? Much of the land in Palestine was state owned.

So, by such "logic", US-state-owned land cannot properly be called "American"

1930s map Alamy ID:GDK7FP
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@Palestine .

map of Palestine

A 1930's map of Palestine, left and south west Asia, right Stock Photo - Alamy

Download this stock image: A 1930's map of Palestine, left and south west Asia, right. - GDK7FP from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors.
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DrALJONES

Re "i didn't see any evidence for"

All that says is that you haven't looked into it. Myriad researchers and scholars have. I read them.

Check out historians Avi Shlaim, Ilan Pappé, Juan Cole, et al.

If you must have other people do your homework, start with:

britainpalestineproject.org/fi…

britainpalestineproject.org/ta…

youtube.com/watch?v=vx0QUTui6G…

#ReadHistory #PalestineHistory @palestine ..


Britain in Palestine 1917-1948 - Peace with justice, security and equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians

https://youtu.be/hOJqLTc6RkU?si=LSnqvLGEejUWiApq Britain in Palestine 1917-1948 investigates the contradictory promises and actions which defined British Mandatory rule in Palestine and laid the groundwork for the Nakba (the catastrophe) and the crea…
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Norway’s largest pension fund, KLP, 'will no longer do business with two companies that sell equipment to the Israeli military because the equipment is possibly being used in the war in #Gaza'. aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/30/n… #BDS #Israel

Norwegian pension fund divests from companies selling to Israeli military

KLP, Norway’s largest pension fund, will no longer do business with two companies, one US, the other German.
Yarno Ritzen (Al Jazeera)

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A U.S. Senate proposal to sell off public lands across 11 western states has been defeated: in no small part due to all the individuals and organizations who told their elected leaders that public lands need to stay in public hands. Over 100,000 messages were sent via The Nature Conservancy alone!

However, threats to U.S. public lands, including proposals to slash funding for essential programs that help maintain and restore them, continue. That is why our most powerful force is our voice!

Learn more here: preserve.nature.org/page/17103…

Image of a bison grazing by the Yellowstone River.

Defend Public Lands

Tell Congress America’s public lands need to be kept in public hands.
preserve.nature.org

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So this old 'puter was recently upgraded to #NetBSD -current as of 2025-06-25. Turned out that someone had snuck in a new feature in the kernel that invokes the rdtsc instruction - too bad that one only exists on Pentiums and up!

Darned snobs with their fancy, modern hardware didn't pick up on this. But, like so few times before: Larry to the rescue!

.. Well actually, the NetBSD crew on IRC to the rescue. Within no time at all I had a patched kernel running. Awesome. The 486 ain't dead!

NetBSD larry.weirdr.net 10.99.14 NetBSD 10.99.14 (486BEAST) #[url=https://larry.weirdr.net?t=1]1[/url]: Sun Jun 29 15:16:37 CEST 2025 ltning@motherfucker:/usr/home/ltning/github/NetBSD_clean/obj_i386/sys/arch/i386/compile/486BEAST i386

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“The ongoing offensive against Iran is a joint US-Israeli effort. Israel’s task has been to 'soften' the military targets and initiate regime change operations by 'taking down' Iran’s critical infrastructure, nuclear facilities, military and political elites, and scientific leaders. The US has fostered these goals by deceptive diplomacy, intelligence, arms transfers, and financing.
[...]
To neocon hawks, Iran is the ultimate prize, but a fragmented and balkanized Iran.”

trt.global/world/article/b8452…

Trump’s bunker-busters are just a small part of Israel-US proxy war for regime change in Iran

The offensive against Iran is not about nuclear weapons. It is about Iran’s abundant oil and gas reserves. It is a joint effort to overthrow Iranian leaders to restore pre-1979 rule.
Dr Dan Steinbock (TRT Global)

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‘An overwhelmingly negative and demoralizing force’: what it's like working for a company that's forcing AI on its developers: aftermath.site/ai-video-game-...

‘An Overwhelmingly Negative And Demoralizing Force’: What It’s Like Working For A Company That’s Forcing AI On Its Developers - Aftermath

'I have had conversations about AI in a professional context that make me want to walk into the sea'
aftermath.site

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EFF STATEMENT ON THE VISIT TO THE FAMILIES AND SURVIVORS OF THE TRAGIC BUS CRASH effonline.org/eff-statement-on…

EFF STATEMENT ON THE VISIT TO THE FAMILIES AND SURVIVORS OF THE TRAGIC BUS CRASH

Thursday, 19 June 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) yesterday paid visits to the bereaved families and hospitalised survivors of the Vryheid bus crash t
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dobó istván

@chanon Telling you straight up: unless you are stocking gold and diamonds you aren't going to get hit.

No one is going to know what the fuck to do with color gems. Pawn won't give you shit for them because they can't flip it.

Anyone experienced enough to hit a store knows they need to move what they take. You don't hit a store that is going to leave you with a ton of shit you can't flip and is easily identifiable because it's exotic.

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shortstories

@istvan @chanon
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Video Title

First Hour in Daggerfall - How to Get a Good Start (by Stealing)

Channel
AngersGG

Youtube


First Hour in Daggerfall - How to Get a Good Start (by Stealing)

One way to get a good start in Daggerfall as a thief. Get a leg up on the difficult world of Daggerfall so you can dungeon dive in style. Twitch.tv/angersggT...
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They couldn’t be blamed.

When Fru-Fru whelped a litter sired by Darling that included a blue, white, & gold puppy, the breeders were floored. The parents were champion blue and tan Yorkshire Terriers that Werner & Gertrude Biewer had bred before. No previous litters had ever produced a tricolor puppy, and this one came out of nowhere. The Biewers had no way of knowing at the time that the puppy they would name “Snowflake” was the product of two parents who carried the recessive piebald gene.

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1031

Members of the Biewer Club reached out to see if Mars Veterinary would investigate whether the Biewer Terrier was genetically distinct from the Yorkshire Terrier and put the matter to rest. Owners provided blood samples, and by October 2009, Mars Veterinary had identified genetic markers for the purebred Biewer Terrier after testing over 30 lineages and more than 100 dogs. The pivotal study confirmed the Biewer as a genetically distinct breed—a first in canine history.
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Genetic findings were fascinating. While most of the Biewer’s haplotypes (a set of DNA variants) are shared with Yorkshire Terriers, chromosome 20 stood out. A unique haplotype on this chromosome, found in over a third of Biewers, was absent in standard Yorkies. The Biewer’s signature tricolor coat was largely explained by the MITF gene which controls pigment distribution. Unlike Yorkies, many Biewers carry specific MITF variants associated with white spotting
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1031

Most importantly, the studies found that Biewers have healthy genetic diversity.

I love concluding with dramatic flair. The club resubmitted its application for recognition, now armed with the Mars Veterinary DNA study and additional genetic results.After reviewing the DNA evidence and the club’s revised breed history, the AKC accepted the Biewer Terrier.

The Biewer Terrier became the first to be recognized as a purebred as a result of a genetic study.

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Politics, Medicaid, Morbid thoughts

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Politics, Medicaid, Morbid thoughts

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Curious about performance of nouveau on old laptops with discrete graphics

Got myself a Dell Latitude ~~E4310~~ E6410 and Thinkpad T510 for free, both with discrete Nvidia graphics soldered to the mainboard. I've installed Linux on them and just went with the nouveau driver since the proprietary Nvidia driver for such old cards is no longer in the Debian 12 repo. Not going to do anything cutting edge on them, but it does leave me wondering:

  • I read that I could, with some effort, install the proprietary driver manually. Am I missing out on anything at all without them, or is nouveau mature enough and the graphics old enough that I wouldn't notice?
  • Is nouveau with old discrete graphics better or worse than having just Intel's integrated graphics?
  • Does power consumption vary significantly between nouveau and proprietary drivers?

EDIT

Answering myself after going down a rabbit hole with the T510:

  1. The dGPU is the NVS 3100M, which does have some level of hardware acceleration support under nouveau, so at least it isn't draining power for zero benefit. However, the dGPU is unable to go past its lowest power state without manually manipulating /sys/kernel/debug/dri/0/pstate (I did not try to) and I suspect that this is what kneecaps 3D performance. There should be a marked difference, but I won't be doing any serious work on these machines, so I'm leaving everything as-is.
  2. This situation is worse than having just integrated graphics due to the inherent power consumption of the GPU core while unable to benefit from higher power states and other optimizations.
  3. Power consumption is probably less, but for much worse performance. At least it is a much better fallback than leaving at maximum.
  • A later variant has the BIOS option to disable the dGPU, mine is an early variant with no options
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nyan

One thing to keep in mind about older versions of the nvidia proprietary drivers is that they will only work with specific kernel versions (and specific X versions—not sure about Wayland). Once the driver series your card needs stops being updated, you can't update your kernel without patching the driver. Assuming you have the skills to patch the driver, or someone who does makes their patches public.

I went through this song-and-dance with a very old laptop that had a card of the NV40 generation as its only GPU (no integrated graphics). Eventually I did install nouveau on it, and used it for several years without any issues.

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Coelacanthus

NVS 3100M has codename NV50 (Tesla), so you can see the feature matrix.
nouveau.freedesktop.org/Featur…
nouveau.freedesktop.org/PowerM…
So you can see almost other things has been done but the power management especially Automatic Reclocking still unfinished. So the feature set and stability should be fine and the performance will be bad.

FeatureMatrix · freedesktop.org

freedesktop.org

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Conference report: "Western media enabling Gaza genocide & rewriting history"

The "refusal to confront Israeli war crimes is a form of genocide denial."

"Leading media organisations downplay or dismiss claims of genocide... The BBC had shut down references to genocide in its Gaza coverage more than 100 times over the past year." The trend is "a war on history.”

middleeasteye.net/news/experts…

#BBC #UKPol #USPol #EuroPol #GazaGenocide #IsraeliImpunity #Racism #BoughtMedia .


Western media enabling Gaza genocide and rewriting history, say experts

As Israel’s war on Gaza intensifies and expands across the Middle East, media analysts and human rights advocates are raising concerns over the lack of international accountability and the role of Western news outlets in shaping public perception of …
MEE staff (Middle East Eye)

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Interview: "SCOTUS Clears Way for Trump Agenda"

The conservative justices argued that "lower federal courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions — a decision that limits judicial checks on presidential power."

“We have an imperial court that has created an imperial presidency."

~Dahlia Lithwick

democracynow.org/2025/6/30/sco…

#LGBTQIRights #SCOTUS #Trump #USPol #Racism #Fascism .


SCOTUS Clears Way for Trump Agenda, from Limits to Birthright Citizenship to LGBTQ Books in Schools

The Supreme Court’s term ended Friday with a decision that promises to further expand the power of the president.
Democracy Now!

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One last gay thought for pride month: if you’re someone who has never experienced discrimination you may not understand why we need pride and rainbows everywhere. When I see a pride flag, it tells me that I am okay to be here. I look for pride flags to know if a neighborhood is safe. I look for pride flags to know if a business will treat me with decency. It’s the bare minimum and the least effort and isn’t real activism and all the other things, but it’s something better than being openly hated
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Friends of EFF Public Knowledge are asking to stop Congress from making your Wi-Fi worse and cell service more expensive. Let them know what you think here: votervoice.net/PublicKnowledge…

Tell Congress: Hands Off Our Wi-Fi!

The big budget bill has landed in the Senate, but with a major change from the U.S. House legislation that could make your Wi-Fi worse and cell service more expensive unless we stop Congress from selling out Wi-Fi to Big Wireless. Senator Ted...
www.votervoice.net

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I think in a truly free market where anyone can create any video game using any franchise without being restricted by IP laws, live service games would be harder to sell because they would have to compete with non-live service games of the same franchise.

Why play the online only Diablo 3 by Blizzard when someone else can create their own Diablo that is playable offline?

Granted, it wouldn't be a perfect solution. There would probably still be some games as a service and some of them will pull the plug without providing any means to play offline/with dedicated servers, but a true free market without IP laws would probably make the situation better than it is now.

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beard ひげ

it would be better, but in the meantime it is much easier to get the government to force companies to do right by the consumer (which is NOT EVEN THAT HARD BTW) than it is to just let them take away games that people have paid for and provide no alternate solution, even going as far as putting legal on their asses when they try to do stuff like reverse engineering servers and getting money for their efforts. because why can some random make money doing work that a big company should do, when the big company is making no money anyway?
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@beardalaxy
>it is much easier to get the government to force companies to do right by the consumer (which is NOT EVEN THAT HARD BTW) than it is to just let them take away games that people have paid for and provide no alternate solution

Sure, but this assumes that the government cares about you, and that they care about video games. Most video game industry regulations these days only occur because a lot of aspects of the modern game industry like lootboxes can be considered "gambling". I don't know if politicians care about "preserving art".

>even going as far as putting legal on their asses when they try to do stuff like reverse engineering servers and getting money for their efforts

That's not a free market.

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Challenges meeting new people without an Instagram account

I’ve been trying to meet new friends and new people to hang out with so have been going to a lot of social events.

I noticed that everyone seems to ask for my instagram account and when I say I don’t have one that connection kind of dies, and it feels too personal to ask for someone number when I just met them.

I don’t want to create an instagram because of the privacy invasions of meta but I also don’t want to feel left out when trying to make new connections. Anyone have any advice?

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Protesters in Belgrade Calling for Civil War – Serbian Parliament Speaker orinocotribune.com/protesters-…

Protesters in Belgrade Calling for Civil War – Serbian Parliament Speaker

Ana Brnabic has claimed that the organizers of an anti-government demonstration want to destroy the country Speaker of the Serbian Parliament Ana Brnabic has accused anti-government protesters in Belgrade of calling for a civil war, after a student-l…
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shortstories

If you are eating butter, cream cheese might taste better

I tried eating cream cheese to gain weight and it tasted good then I tried salted butter and it was horrible

I was doing about 1000 to 1200 Calories a day on an Eliptical

Plus 4 to 8 hours lifting packages for work

Plus going to gym to lift weights once. every three days

I am not endorsing eating massive. fat calories just to gain weight for normal exercise routines

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When to Hire a Professional for Sofa Upholstery


 Sofa upholstery can transform it without the need for a new purchase. But reupholstering is a complex task, and DIY isn't always the best approach. Here's when to hire a professional for a quality, lasting result.

Is your sofa showing signs of wear? Sofa upholstery can transform it without the need for a new purchase. But reupholstering is a complex task, and DIY isn't always the best approach. Here's when to hire a professional for a quality, lasting result.

1. The Frame is Worth Saving


Start by inspecting your sofa's frame. If it's not creaky, wobbly, or sagging, it's a great candidate for reupholstering. A sturdy frame with fresh fabric can feel like a new sofa at a fraction of the cost.

But reupholstering requires taking the sofa apart and putting it back together, which demands tools and skill. A professional can deliver a polished, durable result.

Verdict: If the frame is solid but the fabric's worn, professional sofa upholstery is often the way to go.

2. You Love Its Distinct Design


Some sofas have a unique charm—maybe a retro style or a shape that fits your room perfectly. If replacing it isn't an option, reupholstering can bring it back to life.

Preserving that design requires precision. A pro can ensure even padding, tight corners, and clean lines. A DIY job might leave you with lumpy cushions or a look that doesn't match the original.

3. Don't Settle for "Cheap Sofa Upholstery"


Typing "cheap sofa upholstery" into a search engine might seem like a budget-friendly move, but bargain options often mean low-quality materials or sloppy work.

Quality upholstery includes strong foam, durable springs, and precise stitching. Pros can offer cost-saving options, like letting you provide the fabric or reusing existing padding, to keep costs manageable.

Tip: Request quotes from multiple upholsterers and ask about budget-friendly packages.

4. The Project is Overwhelming


Reupholstering a sofa is a big job. It involves removing old fabric, cutting and sewing new material, and handling details like zippers or button tufting. Sofas are also heavy and awkward to maneuver.

A small project like a chair seat might be manageable, but a full sofa can quickly overwhelm a DIYer. Without experience, it's easy to end up with a messy result.

5. Your DIY Isn't Going as Planned


Started a reupholstery project and hit a snag? Maybe the fabric's misaligned or the cushions don't fit right. Upholstery is a skilled trade, and mistakes happen.

Professionals can often salvage a partial job or start over. Don't let a frustrating DIY keep you from a great sofa.

6. You Want Durability


If your sofa is in a busy spot—like a family room or rental—it needs to withstand heavy use. Professionals use high-quality materials and techniques to ensure the upholstery lasts.

A DIY job might look fine initially, but if it wears out fast, you'll spend more fixing it later. Quality sofa upholstery is a smart investment.

When to Try DIY


DIY upholstery can be fine if:

  • The sofa's not valuable, and you're just testing the waters.
  • You're only redoing a small section, like a bench.
  • You're okay with imperfections.
  • You're in it for the experience.

But if the sofa matters or you want a polished result, go with a pro.

Wrapping Up


Some upholstery projects are DIY-friendly, but for complex or cherished pieces, a professional is often the better choice. Don't just hunt for cheap sofa upholstery—look for quality and value that will stand the test of time.

A well-upholstered sofa can transform your space, so make the choice that delivers the best results.


Sofa Upholstery 101: Benefits and Step by Step Guide

Learn the benefits and a step-by-step guide in sofa upholstery. Find out how to choose the right upholstery services for better results.
Z.Mivins

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The #court refused bail due to “reasonably strong” evidence of #murder and concerns of #witness #tampering.

nswcourts.com.au/articles/bail…

t.me/AntifascistSolidarity/575…

#auslaw #law #australia #nswpol #nswgov #nsw #newsouthwales #nswlaw #classwar #humanrights


Antifascist Solidarity

The court refused bail due to “reasonably strong” evidence of murder and concerns of witness tampering. https://nswcourts.com.au/articles/bail-refused-for-alleged-murderer-despite-having-spent-two-years-on-remand/
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