Another good example of @pluralistic 's #enshittification

youtu.be/JODuTy632B8

Google is bad at being google: circular youtube support references edition. No humans, only AI, people who make a living off this are part of the precariat.

The Lamb

I was impressed with this one. Been so long I've seen a movie that took its time with visual storytelling. There's hardly any dialog in the first hour. Why? Oh, right. It's not made in America.

youtu.be/hnEwJKVWjFM?si=fzZvj_…

#film

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Which one? I can't youtube. I refuse to make an account.

The Lamb (2014 film), a 2014 Turkish-German film
The Lamb (2017 film), a 2017 American animated film
Lamb (1985 film), a 1985 drama starring Liam Neeson
Lamb (2015 American film), a 2015 American film by Ross Partridge
Lamb (2015 Ethiopian film), a 2015 Ethiopian film
Lamb (2021 film), a supernatural drama film starring Noomi Rapace
LaMB, a 2009 animated telefilm
The Lambs, an American theatrical organization
The Lambs (film), a 1996 Swiss drama film

New Afghan government to send delegates to Russian security forum for the first time tass.com/politics/1963351

My #geekings accomplishment earlier today,
in my #emacs config (well, in a emacs -q's scratch buffer to test first) separated my face selector keybinds into two sets of keybinds separating font and size. πŸ˜€ [[[ this is a short demo vid of it, backed by a #soffmimuhod track, "have your change back", track 4 on uwkivj mkiriac.]]]


muh code, in all its first just-works glory with incompetent trial-and-error jank still to be cleaned up:

;; Define a list of fonts and sizes
(setq font-list '("nztt" "bggf" "merg"))
(setq size-list '(6 12 24))

;; Variables to keep track of the current font and size indices
(setq current-font-index 0)
(setq current-size-index 0)

;; Function to set the font based on the current indices
(defun set-current-font-and-size ()
  (let ((current-font (nth current-font-index font-list))
        (current-size (nth current-size-index size-list)))
    (set-face-attribute 'default nil :font (format "-*-%s-*-*-*-*-%d-*-*-*-*-*-*-*" current-font current-size))))

;; Function to cycle to the next font in the list
(defun cycle-font-forward ()
  (interactive)
  (setq current-font-index (mod (1+ current-font-index) (length font-list)))
  (set-current-font-and-size))

;; Function to cycle to the previous font in the list
(defun cycle-font-backward ()
  (interactive)
  (setq current-font-index (mod (1- current-font-index) (length font-list)))
  (set-current-font-and-size))

;; Function to cycle to the next size in the list
(defun cycle-size-up ()
  (interactive)
  (setq current-size-index (mod (1+ current-size-index) (length size-list)))
  (set-current-font-and-size))

;; Function to cycle to the previous size in the list
(defun cycle-size-down ()
  (interactive)
  (setq current-size-index (mod (1- current-size-index) (length size-list)))
  (set-current-font-and-size))

;; Bind keys for font cycling
;;(global-set-key (kbd "C-S-=") 'cycle-font-forward)
;; yeah^ but that's also just:
(global-set-key (kbd "C-+") 'cycle-font-forward)
;; requires unsetting a lesser known undo bind first
;;(keymap-global-unset "C-S--")
;;(global-set-key (kbd "C-S--") 'cycle-font-backward)

;; Unset the keybinding if it was previously set
(global-unset-key (kbd "C-S--"))
(keymap-global-unset "C-S--")
(global-unset-key (kbd "C-_"))
(keymap-global-unset "C-_")
;; Set the new keybinding
(global-set-key (kbd "C-S--") 'cycle-font-backward)
;; and so isnt that also just...  (better go back and unset it too^)
(global-set-key (kbd "C-_") 'cycle-font-backward)

;; example other way(keymap-global-set "C-x C-\\" 'next-line)
(keymap-global-set "C-_" 'cycle-font-backward)


;; Bind keys for size cycling
(global-set-key (kbd "C-=") 'cycle-size-up)
(global-set-key (kbd "C--") 'cycle-size-down)

muh ramble blurb on the vid:

Scratched a tiny itch where my prior method of changing default face's font and size were combined (a feature in many ways)... After a couple leg-ups from an LLM, some documentation reading, and a lot of re-wrangling the code, and this basic just-works (still janky noise in the code), 2 sets of keybinds, one for the size, the other for the font, is a fun little accomplishment for my low programming aptitude. See, anyone can try a little emacs-fu. May adjust the binds so I keep my old method too. Best of both worlds.

Backed by cc audio track: soffmi muhod - uwkivj mkiriac - 04 have your change back, as is from bandcamp.

I suppose I could even paste in the whole scratch buffer's code snippet in the description here too.

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This idea that Elon Musk has now "lost interest" in politics and governance misses the point. Those were never his interests. He has achieved the final deregulation of all his operations, a flurry of new government business, and an extra boost to his ego.

pcmag.com/news/elon-pledges-to…

"Where once the bold yellow letters of Black Lives Matter shone brightly on the asphalt of 16th Street in the US capital, there are now SUVs. The lettering was removed in March after Republicans in Congress threatened to cut off federal funding to Washington."

"According to the non-profit Mapping Police Violence project, the police killed at least 1,260 people in the US in 2024 β€” more than in any year over the past decade. The project says that in the US Black people are 2.8 times more likely to be killed by police than white people."

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h/t @sindarina
#GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter

Harvard professor whose area of research is academic dishonesty fired for ... wait for it ... academic dishonesty.
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

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Zionist officials and generals oppose appointment of new Shin Bet chief parstoday.ir/en/news/daily_new…

Foo Fighters - The Pretender


Watch the official music video for "The Pretender" by Foo Fighters

Keep you in the dark
You know they all pretend
Keep you in the dark
And so it all began

Send in your skeletons
Sing as their bones go marching in, again
The need you buried deep
The secrets that you keep are ever ready
Are you ready?
I'm finished making sense
Done pleading ignorance
That whole defense

Spinning infinity, boy
The wheel is spinning me
It's never-ending, never-ending
Same old story

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?
You're the pretender
What if I say I will never surrender?
What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?
You're the pretender
What if I say that I'll never surrender?

In time our soul untold
I'm just another soul for sale, oh well
The page is out of print
We are not permanent
We're temporary, temporary
Same old story

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?
You're the pretender
What if I say that I'll never surrender?
What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?
You're the pretender
What if I say that I'll never surrender?

I'm the voice inside your head
You refuse to hear
I'm the face that you have to face
Mirrored in your stare
I'm what's left, I'm what's right
I'm the enemy
I'm the hand that will take you down
Bring you to your knees

So who are you?
Yeah, who are you?
Yeah, who are you?
Yeah, who are you?

Keep you in the dark
You know they all pretend

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?
You're the pretender
What if I say I will never surrender?
What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?
You're the pretender
What if I say that I'll never surrender?

What if I say I'm not like the others?
(Keep you in the dark)
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?
(You know they all pretend)
You're the pretender
(Who dares)
What if I say I will never surrender?

What if I say I'm not like the others?
(Keep you in the dark)
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?
(You know they all pretend)
You're the pretender
(Who dares)
What if I say I will never surrender?

So who are you?
Yeah, who are you?
Yeah, who are you?

#FooFighters #ThePretender #Remastered #OfficialMusicVideo

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The Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha (Official Music Video) ft. Busta Rhymes


Music video by The Pussycat Dolls performing Don't Cha.

REMASTERED IN HD!

Okay (ah)
Yeah (ah)
Oh, we about to get it just a lilβ€² hot and sweaty in this (ooh, baby)
Ladies let's go (uh)
Soldiers letβ€²s go (Dolls)
Let me talk to y'all and just, you know, give you a little situation, listen (fellas)

You see this sh- get hot
Every time I come through when I step up in the spot (are you ready?)
Make the place sizzle like a summertime cookout
Prowl for the best chick, yes, I'm on the lookout (Letβ€²s dance)
Slow banginβ€² shorty like a belly dancer wit' it
Smell good, pretty skin, so gangsta witβ€² it (ooh, baby)
No tricks, only diamonds under my sleeve
Gimme the number, but make sure you call before you leave

I know you like me (I know you like me)
I know you do (I know you do)
That's why whenever I come around sheβ€²s all over you (she's all over you)
And I know you want it (I know you want it)
Itβ€²s easy to see (it's easy to see)
And in the back of your mind, I know you should be (oh) with me

Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?
Donβ€²t cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me?
Donβ€²t cha?
Don't cha?
Donβ€²t cha wish your girlfriend was raw like me?
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was fun like me?
Donβ€²t cha? (Ah-ah-ah)
Don't cha?

Fight the feeling (fight the feeling)
Leave it alone (leave it alone)
β€²Cause if it ain't love, it just ain't enough to leave a happy home (my happy home)
Letβ€²s keep it friendly (letβ€²s keep it friendly)
You have to play fair (you have to play fair)
See I don't care but I know she ainβ€²t gon' wanna share

Donβ€²t cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me? (Oh)
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me? (Like me)
Donβ€²t cha? (Don't cha, baby?)
Don't cha? (Alright, sing)
Donβ€²t cha wish your girlfriend was raw like me? (Raw)
Donβ€²t cha wish your girlfriend was fun like me? (Big fun)
Don't cha? (Okay, I see how itβ€²s goin' down) (Ah-ah-ah)
Donβ€²t cha? (Seem like shorty wanna little mΓ©nage pop off or somethin', letβ€²s go)

Well, let me get straight to it
Every broad wan watch a - when I come through it
It's the god almighty, lookin all brand new
If shorty wanna jump in my Aston Vanquish
Lookin' at me all like she really wanβ€² do it
Tryna put it on me β€²til my - black an blueish
You wanna play with a player, girl, then play on
Strip out the Chanel and leave the lingerie on (ha)

Watch me and I'ma watch you at the same time
Lookinβ€² like you wan' break my back
Youβ€²re the very reason why I keep a pack of the Magnum
And with the wagon, hit you in the back of the Magnum
For the record, don't think it was something you did
Shorty all on me β€²cause it's hard to resist the kid
I got a idea that's dope for yβ€²all
As yβ€²all could get cold so I could hit the both of y'all

See, I know she loves you (I know she loves you)
I understand (I understand)
Iβ€²d probably be just as crazy about you if you were my own man
Maybe next lifetime (maybe next lifetime)
Possibly (possibly)
Until then old friend, your secret is safe with me

Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me? (Oh)
Donβ€²t cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me? (Like me)
Don't cha? (Donβ€²t cha, baby?)
Don't cha? (Alright, sing)
Don't cha wish your girlfriend was raw like me? (Raw)
Donβ€²t cha wish your girlfriend was fun like me? (Big fun)
Donβ€²t cha? (Ah-ah-ah)
Don't cha?

#ThePussycatDolls #DontCha #Remastered #Electronic #Trance #Pop #Jazz #lyrics #BustaRhymes

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Britney Spears, Iggy Azalea - Pretty Girls (Official Video)


Pretty Girls by Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea

All around the world, pretty girls
Wipe the floor with all the boys
Pour the drinks, bring the noise (It's Iggy-Iggs!)
We're just so pretty!
All around the world, pretty girls
Jump the line, to the front
Do what we like, get what we want (Where you at, Brit?)
We're just so pretty!

Hey, don't you know that it's always the same?
From Australia 'round to LA
You can betcha', wherever the girls go, boys follow
We be keeping them up on their toes
They can laugh, but they don't get the jokes
Just you watch, they're so predictable
(Some things don't change)

(The girls roll up)
Windows roll down
(Eyes on us)
Jaws on the ground
(Watch them go)
It's just so funny
(Like bees to the honey!)

All around the world, pretty girls
Wipe the floor with all the boys
Pour the drinks, bring the noise
We're just so pretty!
All around the world, pretty girls
Jump the line, to the front
Do what we like, get what we want
We're just so pretty!

Tell me, is it true that these men are from Mars?
Is that why they be acting bizarre?
Every time I walk out of my house it's like, "hey, baby!"
They don't see me rolling my eyes
They buzzing around me like flies
They got one thing on their minds
(Some things don't change)

(The girls roll up)
Windows roll down
(Eyes on us)
Jaws on the ground
(Watch them go)
It's just so funny
(Like bees to the honey!)

All around the world, pretty girls
Wipe the floor with all the boys
Pour the drinks, bring the noise
We're just so pretty!
All around the world, pretty girls
Jump the line, to the front
Do what we like, get what we want
We're just so pretty!

If you ask me, I'm killing them softly
I would spend time with you but that'd cost me
They pray that Iggy-Iggy give 'em one more chance
But busy Iggy wouldn't even give 'em one more glance
See, enter in line between the beauty and a beast
Slim waist, thick cake, the whole world want a piece
Bad girl, good (ooh) would make you lose your mind
All of the boys begging Britney, hit 'em one more time
Iggs!

All around the world, pretty girls
Wipe the floor with all the boys
Pour the drinks, bring the noise
We're just so pretty!
All around the world, pretty girls
Jump the line, to the front
Do what we like, get what we want
We're just so pretty!

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LOL, mine comes from the Mozilla Repo too, as I do not like Snap/flatpack... I'm no fan of #fastly, they hold to many PII data

Beside of that.. I'm on the hunt for a new none-google (chrom*) based browser... was looking into librewolf.net/installation/deb… bit I don't like they locked the dark theme, as I suffer from cataract, I require dark backgrounds, so thinking my next lookup would be waterfox.net/. Have you been on the lookout for and alternative to #Firefox, now they changed they (anti)privacy policies?

in reply to Nanook

Hey mate! So, I've been a massive fan of KDE for ages nowβ€”since around 2000, I reckon. The customisation options are just brilliant, and there are loads of pre-made themes to choose from. If you're after performance, I'd say go for LXDE, but Mate is just as solid as any of the others. That's the beauty of Linux, right? You get to pick what works for you; it's your hardware, your choicesβ€”not some corporate bigwigs at Microsoft telling you what to do.

These random errors I've been getting are just bizarre, though. I'm really hoping the lovely folks at #Framasoft sort it out soon. If not, I might have to consider downgrading to 7.1.1. Fingers crossed!

Cheers @spirillen & @spirillen@spirillen@tube.matrix.rocks

in reply to BSD (Blue Screen of Death)

@BSD (Blue Screen of Death) @Spirillen Marsupilami @Spirillen I don't have any issue with those that like KDE, I can navigate it if need be, but I prefer a mostly empty desktop for work and a simple well structured menu system which mate provides me. KDE is unquestionably prettier, but it is cluttered and I've got enough clutter going on in my head not to add to it on my desktop.

Trump adopts the β€œHouthis” approach in the most important US military academy amid fears of worldwide influence fading dailyyemen.net/2025/05/26/trum…

There is no evidence at all that the heinous murders at the DC Jewish Museum were motivated by antisemitism, yet many simply parrot antisemitism as the cause.

Project Esther In Action: The Aftermath of the DC Jewish Museum Shootings
open.substack.com/pub/mitchell…

in reply to Mitchell Plitnick

@Mitchell Plitnick Motivated by antisemitism. First, to articulate what it means to be Semitic, to be from a people who speak a Semitic or Arabic language, not the 97% of Israelites who are Ashkenazi, but 100% of the Palestinians they commit genocide against. Second saying something is caused by something else without realizing that something else has a cause is diverting from the real issue. The real issue is the Ashkenazi are psychopathic bastards that given their choice would kill every other human being on Earth.

U.S. State Department Protected Anti-American George Soros From Criticism

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Trump considering toughening sanctions against Russia en.mehrnews.com/news/232268/Tr…

SWITZERLAND looks like a war zone as Islamic jihadists are trying to kill Jews there

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Rihanna - Selfish Girl


"Selfish Girl" is a captivating track by Rihanna, featured on her 2022 album, "Anti." The song delves into themes of self-empowerment and independence, showcasing Rihanna's unique vocal style and lyrical depth. With its smooth production and infectious beat, "Selfish Girl" highlights the importance of prioritising one's own needs and desires in relationships. The track stands out for its blend of pop and R&B influences, reflecting Rihanna's evolution as an artist. Its relatable message and catchy hooks make it a memorable addition to her discography, resonating with fans who appreciate her bold approach to love and self-identity.

Lyrics:
Baby boy, what you done to me?
I saw you smiling suddenly
I can't get you out my mind!
I got it bad, boy, I can't lie
I want your time and your full attention
I wanna talk to you and not to mention
Good love that you give to me
I think about it constantly
No, I won't apologize for feeling like I do
It's just the simple facts of life
I'm crazy over you

I'm a selfish girl when it comes to you
Every minute of the day
I'm addicted to what you're giving me, boy
It's killing me
When it comes to love, I'm not trying share you
You might think I'm greedy, but I just don't care
I need you in my world, 'cause I'm a selfish girl

I understand that you got your crew
But I've got something in mind for you
Make you lose all track of time
Guaranteed to blow your mind
I don't care what anybody got to say
Maybe they never had it quite this way
Let them talk and criticize
They all need to recognize
They might see I'm a bit extreme
To need you night and day
But what I feel can't be concealed
There ain't no other way

I'm a selfish girl when it comes to you
Every minute of the day
I'm addicted to what you're giving me, boy
It's killing me
When it comes to love, I'm not trying share you
You might think I'm greedy, but I just don't care
I need you in my world, 'cause I'm a selfish girl

Boy, you got me tripping
I didn't know what I was missing
This is crazy (crazy)
So amazing (so amazing)
I didn't mean to be demanding but I hope you're understanding
I'm not playing boy (I'm not playing boy)
I'm just saying boy
They might see I'm a bit extreme
To need you night and day
But what I feel can't be concealed
There ain't no other way

I'm a selfish girl when it comes to you
Every minute of the day
I'm addicted to what you're giving me, boy
It's killing me
When it comes to love, I'm not trying share you
You might think I'm greedy, but I just don't care
I need you in my world, 'cause I'm a selfish girl

Boy, you got me tripping
I didn't know what I was missing
This is crazy (crazy)
So amazing (so amazing)
I didn't mean to be demanding but I hope you're understanding

Written by: Carl Allen Sturken, Evan A. Rogers
Album: A Girl Like Me
Released: #2006

Producer: Evan Rogers
Producer, Associated Performer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer: Carl Sturken
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer: Al Hemberger
Studio Personnel, Asst. Recording Engineer: Sam Holland
Associated Performer, Guitar: Andrew Bassford
Associated Performer, Trumpet: Kevin Batchelor
Associated Performer, Trombone: Clark Gayton
Associated Performer, Tenor Saxophone: Cedric Brooks
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: Rihanna
Composer Lyricist: Evan Rogers
Composer Lyricist: Carl Sturken

#Pop #Rihanna #SelfishGirl #Empowerment #Anti #googleFree #youtubeFree #musicVideo

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I see what you mean about the rhythm; it definitely has that familiar feel. However, the lyrics really set it apart and give it a unique vibe. It's interesting how music can draw inspiration from older tunes while still creating something fresh and distinct!

Alton Ellis - I'm Still In Love With You Girl: tube.matrix.rocks/w/6PFDWzrqTA…


Alton Ellis - I'm Still In Love With You Girl


Meaning
The song 'I'm Still In Love' by Alton Ellis expresses a deep and enduring love despite the pain and lack of reciprocation from the other person. The singer's love is unwavering and heartfelt, emphasizing a commitment to love unconditionally even when faced with challenges and unreturned affection.

The late great Mr Ellis R.I.P

Lyrics of I'm Still In Love by Alton Ellis
intro
And though you hurt me so, oh
Look a-here
chorus
Iβ€²m still in love with you girl
Really, really, really and truly
I'm still in love with you girl
Oh, woman
Iβ€²m still in love with you girl
Believe me that I'm still in love
Still in love with you, you
verse
You don't know how to love me
Not even how to kiss me (oh-oh)
And I donβ€²t know why now
My baby, baby, baby, baby
chorus
Iβ€²m still in love with you girl
Oh, woman
I'm still in love with you girl
Oh, Iβ€²m still in love with you girl
Believe me that I'm still in love
Iβ€²m still in love with you, you
verse
Now you don't know how to love me
Not even how to kiss me (oh-oh)
I donβ€²t know why now
My baby, baby, baby, baby
chorus
I'm still, I'm still, Iβ€²m still in love with you girl
Oh, girl
Iβ€²m still in love with you girl
Believe, believe me that I'm still in love with you girl
Iβ€²m still in love
I'm still in love with you, you
outro
Iβ€²m still in love
Still in love with you no matter what you do
I love you girl
Oh, girl (I'm still in love)
From the bottom of my heart
Still never, never, never, never plot β€²cause I love (I'm still in love)
Love you, true (I'm still in love)

Writer(s): Alton Neamiah Ellis
Released: 1967

#AltonEllis #Reggae #Rocksteady #LoversRock #ClassicReggae #Soulful #JamaicanMusic #LoveSong #VintageVibes #RootsReggae


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