Other thing that pisses me off,
When people go to the bathroom, and slow wash their hands, get between their fingers, stand in front of the auto paper dispenser, grab one, slow dry all of their hands get between their fingers, then wait for another one.
Like bro, MOVE
Using Substack as an example, this piece by Lex Roman nails it: journalistspaythemselves.com/p…
"Are we building independent media or are we building platform-dependent media?"
I certainly saw it in tech/startups for 10 years, yes there's growth & network effects but ultimately VC-backed and billionaire owned platforms always end up in the same place...
If you're in journalism, local news, or really any type of writing/content creation, do not build your core biz in someone else's walled garden
Substack's new $1.1B valuation signals a new chapter and a point of no return for so-called independent mediaJournalists Pay Themselves
@dnkboston Indeed, it's pretty much Cory Doctorow's "enshittification" blueprint ...many are hopping on are seeking to be the early movers...
I understand the situation, and know some people feel locked in, but on the other hand, we should be discerning & there are lots of options
I am also holding myself to account, including using independent platforms more often and shifting away from Big Tech
I think all the time about @pluralistic 's giant teddy bear-at-the-carnival analogy when I think of Substack. The writers I don't forgive are the ones who claim to be anti-fascist. Substack isn't even close to being the only option.
The only big platform I'm on is Discord. As of my YouTube boycott this month, I'm done with Google. I feel so clean, LOL. But it's hard and takes time to get started because those platforms have wormed their way into everyone's everything.
Testing Email & Newsletter PlatformsSam Chavez (she/they/he) (the roots of change agency's media ecosystem)
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Brussels will struggle to meet massive energy commitment amid market limits, infrastructure gaps, and legal hurdles, the outlet has claimedRT
Original pypi is SLOW AS FUCK!!!
SLOW AS HELL!!!
Use a random chinese mirror:
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All hail Xi Jinping! CCP Strong!
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[Oregon, États-Unis] Toutes les caméras sont des flics
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"Cette affaire est juste l'exemple le plus récent, mais il y en a eu beaucoup plus auparavant. Alors que s'étend l'utilisation de l'IA et de logiciels de reconnaissance faciale, il est plus important que jamais de bloquer, peinturl"
Cette affaire est juste l’exemple le plus récent, mais il y en a eu beaucoup plus auparavant. Alors que s’étend l’utilisation de l’IA et de logiciels de reconnaissance faciale, il est plus important que jamais de bloquer, peinturlRenversé
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Black man says Black people are safer around white people than other black people
#retardation #stupidstuff #stupids #redpill #rp #helpmemakethismakesenseYouTube
> Please include a cover letter in your application
nigger this is an inspection for a one bedroom unit not a fucking job application
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DOJ Won’t Appeal Judge’s Order on Concealed Carry Ban in Post Offices
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The order in question held that the ban was a violation of the 2nd Amendment, so this is very #GoodTrump
The move was announced in a letter from the Justice Department to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).Jack Phillips (The Epoch Times)
Just witnessed my car's digital gas gauge go from empty to half full
I guess my car has a self fueling gas tank now
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The political siege of Russia’s tiny Balkan ally, the Republic of Srpska, an autonomous entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina, is gaining momentum. Join us on…Strategic Culture Foundation
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Italian soccer coaches call for Israel to be suspended by UEFA and FIFA over Gaza war
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Le 10 septembre aura-t-il lieu ?
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"Depuis plusieurs semaines, un appel à tout bloquer le 10 septembre prend de l'ampleur sur les réseaux sociaux. Dans les couloirs du ministère de l'Intérieur, la rumeur bruisse, cette fois, cela pourrait prendre ; au point que toutes les rédactions anticipent déjà l'évènement. Que peut-on (...)"
Depuis plusieurs semaines, un appel à tout bloquer le 10 septembre prend de l’ampleur sur les réseaux sociaux. Dans les couloirs du ministère de l’Intérieur, la rumeur bruisse, cette fois, cela (...)rabasse.info
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Bolivia will choose a new president but environmental activists see little hope of progress
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Survival Horror ‘Tormented Souls 2’ Reveals October Release Date in New Trailer; Physical Release Confirmed
PQube and Dual Effect announced that Tormented Souls 2, the follow-up to their 2021 retro-style survival horror, will launch on October 23, 2025. The game is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. A Steam demo is available now for those looking to get an early taste of [...]
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Torture et mort en direct : de Hanouna à Kick, la barbarie en spectacle
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"L'indifférence à la souffrance d'autrui est un prélude au fascisme. La mort de Jean Pormanove en direct en est l'une des illustrations.
L’article Torture et mort en direct : de Hanouna à Kick, la barbarie en spectacle est apparu en premier sur Contre Attaque."
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Long-Standing Anarchist Organizations Announce Recipients of 2025 Grants
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"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 20, 2025 Long-Standing Anarchist Organizations Announce Recipients of 2025 Grants Marking Third Year of Partnership Between Institute for Anarchist Studies and Agency to Promote Anarchist Thought and Action Through Multimedia Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Institute for Anarchist Studies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 20, 2025 Long-Standing Anarchist Organizations Announce Recipients of 2025 Grants Marking Third Year of Partnership Between Institute for Anarchist Studies and Agency to Promote Anarchist Thought and Action Through …Agency
True with public transport
Defund by lowering frequency and irregular scheduling, congestion, then people seek other means, then they blame "low ridership" to decrease it even more.
It is always peoples' fault
Passive aggressive psychopaths with the authority to make your life miserable
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Redditors....
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View on Redlib, an alternative private front-end to Reddit.redlib.catsarch.com
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[Bure] Le jingle du futur
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"Un petit teaser acoustique pour la manifestation du 20 septembre à Bure."
Chronique de l’enfer climatique
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"Effondrement des courants océaniques, catastrophe climatique au Pakistan et mégafeux en Europe : «Les pays du Nord dépensent pour les guerres, pas pour sauver le Sud du changement climatique»
L’article Chronique de l’enfer climatique est apparu en premier sur Contre Attaque."
Face aux bouleversements climatiques, «les pays du Nord dépensent pour les guerres, pas pour sauver le Sud du changement climatique»B (Contre Attaque)
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Styx: Blades of Greed Gets New Trailer Showcasing Stealth Gameplay
The newest trailer for Styx: Blades of Greed shows off some of the tools that players can use to avoid guards as they sneak around.
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Israel is reviving a settlement plan that would annex a strategic tract of land east of Jerusalem, and effectively split the West Bank in two, “burying” the possibility any future Palestinian state in the territory.Majd Jawad (Mondoweiss)
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Une nouvelle interface de publication sur Rebellyon !
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"L'interface de proposition d'articles et de modération sur Rebellyon nous paraissait être un frein à ce que le maximum de personnes s'emparent de cet outil collaboratif. Avec le réseau Mutu, on a mis en place une nouvelle interface, qui s'intègre dans la partie publique du site, pour simplifier la proposition d'un article. Présentation."
L'interface de proposition d'articles et de modération sur Rebellyon nous paraissait être un frein à ce que le maximum de personnes s'emparent de cet outil collaboratif. Avec le réseau Mutu, on (...)rebellyon.info
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Persona 5: The Phantom X Bartender Phoebe Debuts in 1.4
The 1.4 Persona 5: The Phantom X update arrives on August 21, 2025, and it includes the new Phantom Idol bartender character Yumi “Phoebe” Shiina and her Persona Urania. Her Synergy Story will also update as a result, so we can continue to learn about her background. Yumi Shiina worked at the Shibuya Underground Bar in Persona 5: The Phantom X ahead of her debut as ...
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The 1.4 Persona 5: The Phantom X update adds Yumi “Phoebe” Shiina as a playable character and adds to her bartender Synergy story.Jenni Lada (Siliconera)
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Des dizaines de bateaux pour Gaza, par Vivian Petit
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"Après les échecs de la flottille de la liberté et de la marche pour Gaza, une nouvelle coalition internationale a annoncé le 4 août dernier à Tunis qu'une centaine de voiliers prendra la mer à la fin du mois d'août. Deux objectifs principaux sont mis en avant : briser le blocus d'une part, attirer l'attention sur la complicité
Après les échecs de la flottille de la liberté et de la marche pour Gaza, une nouvelle coalition internationale a annoncé le 4 août dernier à Tunis qu’une centaine de voiliers prendra la mer à la fin du mois d’août.La Grappe
Trump's bizarre claim in a Fox News interview, repeated by Karoline Leavitt confirms what we already new: Trump is "not doing very well"...Dean Blundell
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Ukraine wants a ‘ceasefire,’ Putin and Trump want a ‘peace deal.’ Here’s the big difference | CNN – DrWeb's Domain
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World Europe • 6 min read Ukraine wants a ‘ceasefire,’ Putin and Trump want a ‘peace deal.’ Here’s the big difference Analysis by Ivana Kottasová 19 hr ago Ukrainian servicemen and residents observ…DrWeb's Domain
BREAKING VIDEO: Trump Makes Shocking Afterlife Statement On FOX, Fears He Won’t Make It Into Heaven & Is Doing A Bad Job!
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Pray for POTUS to seek Jesus and draw near to God.
Aug 20th 2025 9:14am EDT
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The Clamshell Nebula (Sh2-119)
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In the rich starfields of Cygnus, the massive star 68 Cygni bathes this cloud in fierce ultraviolet light, sculpting glowing hydrogen and delicate dark dust tendrils. I captured the scene in a narrowband HSO palette to highlight the interplay between ionized hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen—revealing the shell-like arcs and filaments that give Sh2-119 its name.
If you enjoy the look of these lesser-known Cygnus gems, tap the save button and share — there’s so much structure hiding in this region. Clear skies!
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 5hrs 40min
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Hey there, I'm Frank. I create web experiences and capture the beauty of the universe.Frank Adler :: Astrophotography & Web Engineering
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Tales Of Xillia Remastered Coming This Fall To Modern Consoles
Two years ago, Bandai Namco kicked off the Tales Remastered Project with Tales of Graces f Remastered. Later this year, the project will continue as Tales of Xillia Remastered makes its way to modern consoles. The announcement was accompanied by a reveal trailer that shows off the game's enhanced visuals and quality-of-life improvements. Originally released in 2011 ...
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Bandai Namco shares a first look at the remastered edition for Tales of Xillia, as well as some of the features added to the game.Blair Marnell (GameSpot)
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La BKW brûle
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"La BKW brûle. La BKW, c'est une entreprise spécialisée dans l'énergie et les infrastructures. Elle participe au projet de fracking à Glovelier (JU)."
La BKW brûle. La BKW, c'est une entreprise spécialisée dans l’énergie et les infrastructures. Elle participe au projet de fracking à Glovelier (JU).Renversé
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Mirrorshades: The Cyberpunk Anthology (1986)
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Fed minutes: Most officials worried about inflation moving higher
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BlackRock is trying to buy up electric utilities in US states. It hopes to profit by increasing electricity bills for customers.
Wall Street monopolies aim to privatize as much infrastructure as they can to suck out wealth by charging monopoly rents.
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#usa #economy #capitalism
At the heart of the matter is a simple question: Is it a good or bad thing for the world’s largest asset manager to have a controlling stake in a regional utility?Brian Martucci (Minnesota Reformer)
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Destructoid Gamescom Awards 2025: Best Announcement — Valor Mortis
Gamescom 2025 had a lot of surprises big and small, but none really captured our attention as Valor Mortis. This indie title from the minds behind Ghostrunner blends Napoleonic French vibes with Prototype horror, and we are all here for it. During Gamescom 2025's Opening Night Live, we were given a sneak peek at Valor Mortis, a new horrifying action-RPG ...
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Valor Mortis earns our Best Announcement award.Andrej Barovic (Destructoid)
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Message au mouvement pour le climat
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"Malgré le recours à une esthétique de l'action directe, la plupart de l'activisme pour le climat s'est concentrée à obtenir l'attention médiatique (incluant les médias sociaux grand public, ce qui est autant une extension du pouvoir capitaliste que la télévision ou les journaux) dans le but d'atteindre une reconnaissance sociale, finalement pour faire pression sur des
Malgré le recours à une esthétique de l’action directe, la plupart de l’activisme pour le climat s’est concentrée à obtenir l’attention médiatique (incluant les médias sociaux grand public, ce qui est autant une extension du pouvoir capitaliste que l…La Grappe
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US-led coalition captures a senior Islamic State member in Syria
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Patty Quillin, Hasting's philanthropic wife and Simons both live nearer San Francisco than they do L.A. but they are funding a candidate for city council in L.A.'s crime-ridden first district.Jennifer Smith (Daily Mail)
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