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How you doin', young lady? That feeling that you giving really drives me crazy You dope, have a player 'bout to choke I was at a loss for words first time that we spoke You lookin' for a girl that'll treat you right? How you lookin' for her in the daytime with the light? You might be the type if I play my cards right I'll find out by the end of the night You expect me to just let you hit it? But will you still respect me if you get it? All I can do is try, gimme one chance What's the problem? I don't see no ring on your hand I'll be the first to admit it I'm curious about you, you seem so innocent You wanna get in my world, get lost in it? Boy, I'm tired of runnin', let's walk for a minute
Promiscuous girl, wherever you are I'm all alone, and it's you that I want Promiscuous boy, you already know That I'm all yours, what you waiting for? Promiscuous girl, you're teasin' me You know what I want, and I got what you need Promiscuous boy, let's get to the point 'Cause we're on a roll, you ready?
Roses are red, some diamonds are blue Chivalry is dead, but you're still kinda cute Hey, I can't keep my mind off you Where you at? Do you mind if I come through? I'm out of this world, come with me to my planet Get you on my level, do you think that you can handle it? They call me Thomas, last name Crown Recognize game, I'ma lay mine's down I'm a big girl, I can handle myself But if I get lonely, I'ma need your help Pay attention to me, I don't talk for my health I want you on my team So does everybody else Shh, baby, we can keep it on the low Let your guard down, ain't nobody gotta know If you with it, girl, I know a place we can go What kind of girl do you take me for?
Promiscuous girl, wherever you are I'm all alone, and it's you that I want Promiscuous boy, you already know That I'm all yours, what you waiting for? Promiscuous girl, you're teasin' me You know what I want, and I got what you need Promiscuous boy, let's get to the point 'Cause we're on a roll, you ready?
Don't be mad, don't get mean Don't get mad, don't be mean Hey, don't be mad, don't get mean Don't get mad, don't be mean
Wait, I don't mean no harm I can see you with my T-shirt on I can see you with nothin' on Feelin' on me before you bring that on Bring that on? You know what I mean Girl, I'm a freak, you shouldn't say those things I'm only trying to get inside of your brain To see if you can work me the way you say It's okay, it's alright I got something that you gon' like Hey, is that the truth or are you talking trash? Is your game M.V.P like Steve Nash?
Promiscuous girl, wherever you are I'm all alone, and it's you that I want Promiscuous boy, I'm callin' ya name But you're drivin' me crazy the way you're makin' me wait Promiscuous girl, you're teasin' me You know what I want, and I got what you need Promiscuous boy, we're one in the same So we don't gotta play games no more
Written by: Timothy Mosley, Nelly Furtado, Tim Clayton, Floyd Nathaniel Hills Album: #Loose Released: #2006
"Promiscuous," featuring Timbaland, is a standout track from Nelly Furtado's 2006 album, "Loose." This infectious pop and R&B song showcases a playful back-and-forth between Furtado and Timbaland, highlighting themes of flirtation and confidence. With its catchy hook and rhythmic beats, the track became a commercial success, topping charts worldwide and solidifying Furtado's status as a leading pop artist of the era. The song's bold lyrics and dynamic production reflect a fun, carefree attitude, making it a memorable anthem for the mid-2000s.
Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we've no place to go Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! It doesn't show signs of stopping And I've brought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow
When we finally kiss goodnight How I'll hate going out in the storm! But if you really hold me tight All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we're still goodbying But as long as you love me so Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight How I'll hate going out in the storm! But if you'll really hold me tight All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we're still goodbying But as long as you love me so Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn Album: ReJoyce The Christmas Album Released: #2004
Jessica Simpson's rendition of "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" brings a fresh and festive twist to this classic holiday tune. Featured on her 2004 Christmas album, "Rejoyce: The Christmas Album," Simpson's warm vocals and joyful interpretation capture the spirit of the season. The song's cheerful melody and lyrics evoke images of winter wonderlands and cozy gatherings, making it a delightful addition to any holiday playlist. Her version stands out with a blend of traditional charm and contemporary flair, perfect for celebrating the festive spirit.
The writing is on the wall : markets killed the US Imperium.
There is reasoning behind this phenomenon that is the rise in dictatorships and authoritarianism worldwide. It is this: The world economy is governed by deregulated markets in goods and services, but also in money. As Karl Polanyi argued, such a world economy cannot exist for any length of time without annihilating the human and natural substance of society; it would, argued Polanyi, destroy humanity and transform our surroundings into a wilderness.
One thousand submissions attract 95 per cent opposition to new Tesla factory in Australian city of Adelaide.
'I could not think of a worse developer to sell the land to. Tesla sales have been plummetting [sic] … this is likely to attract protests and negative attention that the neighbourhood does not need or want.'
”Apparently fascist-style” = We make an effort to appear impartial, but are in fact too much in bed with fascists ourselves to be able to call it for what it is.
They’d be better off letting a Chinese EV manufacturer set up instead - not that any Chinese manufacturer would even consider such an uneconomic move. #Antifa
A great website doesn’t need to be complex or expensive. It should load fast, look professional, and clearly convey your value. Let a web designer build the critical foundation, then handle the ongoing content yourself.
Creating a professional website that’s both affordable and easy to maintain is within reach. The hybrid approach offers a practical solution: hire a web designer to craft the key pages that define your online presence, then manage simpler tasks like blogging and minor updates yourself. This method delivers a polished site while keeping costs low and giving you control.
Let a pro design your homepage, service pages, and contact page—these are the foundation of your site. After that, you can handle content updates to keep your site fresh and engaging without paying for every change.
Why Core Pages Need Expert Skill
Your homepage and service pages are where visitors form their first impressions. If these pages are slow, cluttered, or don’t work well on mobile devices, you’ll lose potential customers quickly. A skilled web designer knows how to create pages that are visually appealing, intuitive, and optimized for all devices, from phones to laptops.
Even on a tight budget, cheap web design services can deliver a solid foundation. A good designer focuses on clean layouts, fast load times, and a professional look, avoiding unnecessary features that drive up costs. These pages are your site’s core and rarely need frequent updates, making them a smart investment.
Why You Can Manage Blogging
Once the main pages are built, you don’t need a designer for every new post or small tweak. Platforms like WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace are user-friendly, letting you add blog posts or update text with ease. Log in, write your content, add an image, and publish—no design skills required.
Blog posts don’t need to be visually complex. They just need to be clear, relevant, and posted consistently to keep your audience engaged. By handling these updates yourself, you save money and keep your site dynamic without relying on a pro.
Mistakes to Avoid
When building a website, people often fall into one of two traps: trying to do it all themselves or outsourcing every single change. Going full DIY might seem cost-effective, but it often results in a site that looks unprofessional, which can harm your brand’s reputation.
Conversely, paying a web designer for every small update—like adding a blog post or fixing a typo—can get costly and slow you down. You’re stuck waiting for someone else to make simple changes. The hybrid approach avoids both pitfalls: you get professional quality for the critical pages and the freedom to manage routine updates.
How to Make the Hybrid Strategy Work
Start by defining your site’s core needs. Most small businesses need a homepage that reflects their brand, a service page that details their offerings, a contact page for easy outreach, and a blog for regular updates. Hire a web designer to create these key pages, ensuring they’re polished and responsive across devices.
Then, ask for a simple guide on managing content. Many designers, especially those offering cheap web design services, will provide a quick walkthrough or video showing how to add posts or edit text. You don’t need to learn advanced design—just enough to keep the site updated without breaking its structure.
Keep the design consistent. Avoid tweaking the layout every time you add new content. A steady design maintains professionalism and saves you from costly redesigns.
Budget Wisely
You don’t need an expensive designer to get a great website. Cheap web design services can create clean, functional sites if you focus on what matters: fast performance, clear navigation, and mobile compatibility. Skip extras like complex animations that don’t add real value to your visitors.
By investing in the core pages and managing updates yourself, you cut costs and stay flexible. You can publish new content or make quick edits without extra fees or delays.
Final Thoughts
A great website doesn’t need to be complex or expensive. It should load fast, look professional, and clearly convey your value. Let a web designer build the critical foundation, then handle the ongoing content yourself. The hybrid approach gives you a high-quality site without the high price tag or constant reliance on others.
Ohh, yeah Can you imagine us makin' love? The way it feels the first time that we touch Can you think of it the way I dream of it I want you to see it like I'm seein' it It's a picture of perfection The vision of you and I
Your lips upon my lips Can you just picture this? Your fingertips on my fingertips Your skin upon my skin Would be the sweetest sin That would be the sweetest sin Yeah
All night I lay awake 'Cause it's too much to take Dreamin' about the love that we can make All day I think of schemes To get you next to me I want you so bad that I can barely breathe It's a sign of my obsession That I can't stop thinkin' 'bout
Your lips upon my lips Can you just picture this? Your fingertips on my fingertips Your skin upon my skin Would be the sweetest sin Would be the sweetest sin Yeah You are the sweetest sin
Your lips upon my lips Can you envision it Temptation, I could never resist Your skin upon my skin (oh) Would be the sweetest sin Baby, yeah Would be the sweetest sin
It would feel so good To be so bad You don't know How bad I want that I would do anything to feel your
Your lips upon my lips Can you just picture this? Your fingertips on my fingertips Your skin upon my skin Would be the sweetest sin, yeah You are the sweetest sin Would be the sweetest sin
Your lips upon my lips Your fingertips on my fingertips Your skin upon my skin Would be the sweetest sin
Written by: Diane Eve Warren Album: In This Skin Released: #2003
"Sweetest Sin" is a captivating pop ballad by Jessica Simpson, released in 2003 as part of her debut album, "Sweet Kisses." The song showcases her powerful vocals and emotional depth, exploring themes of love and desire. With its lush production and heartfelt lyrics, it highlights Simpson's ability to convey vulnerability while maintaining a strong presence. The track received positive reviews and contributed to her rise in the music industry, solidifying her status as a pop sensation in the early 2000s.
Christopher Helali, academic researcher and international secretary of the American Communist Party, returns from Donbass and shares firsthand insights into the war zone, the Ahmad Special Forces, and...
On May 12, Minister Liu Jianchao of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (IDCPC), met in Beijing with a delegation of the Congress of Deputies of Spain led by Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix, Chairman of its Fore…
Pointing to COVID failures, the U.S. and Argentina have announced an alternative to the World Health Organization — one "free from totalitarian impulses, corruption, and political control," writes HHS Sec. Kennedy.
Versions 2.2.3 and 2.3.0 of Pipeline was released. Pipeline now hides videos which require payment by default. If you are using an external video player, you can spawn it again by clicking the thumbnail of the video instead of going back to the feed and clicking the video again. Startup performance of Pipeline also has been significantly improved. Those releases also fix quite a few bugs. For details about those, consult the changelog: gitlab.com/schmiddi-on-mobile/….
THE PRINCIPLE OF ONE ~You are what you eat, biologically, mentally, and spiritually. Do you enjoy your industrial killing-field succulent meat?
You absorb animals’ lifetime fear/terror and their painful absence of any true love through eating their blood’s DNA/ SOUL MEMORY, and wake up surprisingly depressed or anxious, and then increasingly complain of major ANXIETY feelings and constant PTSD and depression, even showing sometimes hidden desires to die.
The industrial pharma-drug pill pushers, our medical industry, and its branching “supplements” sales business pump brain-altering chemicals into you and your kids, damaging many brains and cognitive abilities, sometimes forever.
Lilbits: Retro gaming hardware, another BlackBerry clone, and a DIY UMPC with an E Ink color display
The Onyx BOOX Poke 2 Color was one of the first eBook readers to ship with a color E Ink display. And while it’s designed for reading eBooks, periodicals, and comics, it’s basically a tablet with a sunlight readable display (with a slow refresh rate) and a relatively sluggish processor: but thanks to its Android-based operating system you can install plenty of third-party apps.
This DIY UMPC combines an Onyx BOOX Poke 2 Color eReader with an E Ink display and Android-based software with a backlit Bluetooth keyboard that slides out from behind the screen when you need it. #UMPC #EInkColor #OnyxBOOXPoke2Coloryoutube.com/watch?v=99691wu2hm…
“All we want is to just be respected as human beings. Claiming asylum is not a criminal act – it’s like our houses are on fire, so we just need to be rescued."
“But the reality was so different. When I claimed asylum, I was put into detention. I was treated like a criminal."
Akademy is the annual world summit of KDE, one of the largest Free Software communities in the world. It is a free, non-commercial event organized by the KDE Community.
As far as I understand it, Small Web isn't quite ready for use just yet. Please correct me if I am mistaken!
But if I am right, could you recommend some other platform for setting up a simple homepage? Me and some friends have something we would like to get up and running as soon as possible. Thanks!
Depends on what you want to build and how much technical knowledge you have.
Details? 😀
(All our stuff is running on Kitten¹ and it’s pretty mature at the moment. What’s not ready is the “set up a server and deploy your app in under a minute” hosting bit. But I’d be happy to help with that if this is a project for the common good.)
I'm not the only one to note that Nigel Farage gets a lot more coverage for his speculative policy proposals (when announced) than the Greens ever do.
You don't need to be a conspiracy theorist to see a disparity in coverage & wonder why our media organisations are so willing to give the Right a platform, while only reporting the Green party's activities occasionally & spasmodically?
†he lurch to the Right isn't an accident of politics, it looks like its orchestrated by the media..
Just requested that Auto Encrypt¹ is added to the list of @letsencrypt clients for Node.js and that Kitten² is added to the list of projects that integrate Let’s Encrypt support:
I originally requested that Auto Encrypt and Site.js (the precursor to Kitten, now sunset) be added to the list in 2021. It was not approved (no reason given), so hopefully this time will be different.
A brief Review of "Anti-Revisionist Fortress of Juche"-from Staffordshire KFA UK and the Stoke On Trent branch of the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea juche007-anglo-peopleskoreafri…
On Monday, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived for a two-day visit to Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to make it the 51st
Lord, as we celebrate your Son’s resurrection, so may we rejoice with all the saints when he returns in glory, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
"What I most want my pictures to do is to lead to reflection and then action. The revolution only comes through evolution. Sebastião Salgado (British Journal of Photography, 24/05/2025) “I photographed the world”, Sebastião Salgado once said. And we could … Continue reading →"
What I most want my pictures to do is to lead to reflection and then action. The revolution only comes through evolution. Sebastião Salgado (British Journal of Photography, 24/05/2025) “I pho…
5,783 likes, 139 comments - awakeandwinning on May 15, 2025: "Why is this so accurate?!🤣
Follow us @awakeandwinning for the best AWAKE content in the game 🏆 👑".
A volunteer has been banned from a railway charity scheme in the UK after he asked a basic question regarding a train that had been wrapped in ‘Pride’ colours.
Cem Özdemir, Felix Banaszak und Irene Mihalic haben Jette Nietzard für ihren jüngsten Fehltritt schon kritisiert. Nun erklärt Winfried Kretschmann, die Chefin der Grünen Jugend solle die Partei verlassen.
Ich frage mich gleichzeitig, wie die Grüne Jugend Ihre "Mutterpartei" analysiert hat.
Denn nicht nur von Rechten wie Kretschmer, sondern auch von Links finde ich die Frage naheliegend, warum jemand mit politischen Ansichten wie Nietzard in einer solchen Partei organisiert ist.
News - Middle East:
The UN special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories has castigated Israel for burning alive “so many people – so many children” in the Gaza Strip, where the regime is waging a genocidal war on Pale…
Watch the official music video for "Do Somethin'" by Britney Spears
Do you feel this? I know you feel this Are you ready? I don't think so
Somebody give me my truck So I can ride on the clouds So I can turn up the bass like Somebody pass my guitar So I can look like a star And spend that cash like
What you gonna do when the crowd goes a-yo? Why you standing on the wall? Music starting everywhere So why don't you just move along?
I see you looking at me Like I'm some kind of freak Get up out of your seat Why don't you do somethin'? I see you looking at me Like I got what you need Get up out of your seat Why don't you do somethin'?
Now you all in my grill 'Cause I say what I feel Only rock to what's real Baby, bump-bump But I can't do that with you Only here with my crew You can roll if you can Don't be a punk-punk
What you gonna do when the crowd goes a-yo? Why you standing on the wall? Music starting everywhere So why don't you just move along?
I see you looking at me Like I'm some kind of freak Get up out of your seat Why don't you do somethin'? I see you looking at me Like I got what you need Get up out of your seat Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you looking at me Like I'm some kind of freak Get up out of your seat Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you lookin' over here Can't you tell I'm having fun? If you know it like I know You would stop Staring at us And get your own space And do somethin'
I see you looking at me Like I'm some kind of freak Get up out of your seat Why don't you do somethin'? I see you looking at me Like I got what you need Get up out of your seat Why don't you do somethin'?
I see you looking at me Like I'm some kind of freak Get up out of your seat Why don't you do somethin'?
Fuck Do somethin' Why don't you do somethin'?
Written by: Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Henrik Jonback, Angela Hunte Album: Glory : Japan Tour Edition Released: #1999
Ich hab nachher einen Termin mit meiner Hausbank. Sie werden mir zum drölfzigsten Mal erklären, dass mein 14 Jahre altes Unternehmen so* nicht funktioniert.
Ich mach dann hier ein Best of.
— * mit Work-Life-Balance, ohne Gewinn (wenn wir mehr erwirtschaften, wird das entweder in Investitionen oder mehr Lohn für alle gesteckt), ohne Leistungsdruck um mehr raus zu pressen
In der schillernden Welt von ʺMoneylandʺ verwandelt sich schmutziges Geld auf Knopfdruck in sauberes. Regisseur #MarcWiese taucht tief ein in die Welt der Banken und beleuchtet die Schattenseiten der internationalen Finanzindustrie. Er spricht mit ehemaligen Bankern und ...
'Moneyland' taucht tief ein in die Welt der Banken und beleuchtet die Schattenseiten der internationalen Finanzindustrie. Ehemalige Banker, Whistleblower und Finanzexperten berichten über Finanzskandale, zum Beispiel bei der Deutschen Bank.
Fragst Du Dich auch manchmal, was diese BWLer eigentlich beruflich machen? 13 1/2 Jahre. Schon der erste Kredit als Anschubfinanzierung war eine Nervenprobe. Wir haben es bisher -Gottseidank- geschafft, unsere Liquidität so zu halten, dass keine weiteren Bankkredite -außer Finanzierung für Investitionen- nötig waren. Manchmal war es haarscharf, aber bisher sind wir über die Runden gekommen. -Nur üppige Gewinne sind so nicht möglich. Verstehen die irgendwie nicht. 🤷🏻♂️
Le Wall Street Journal, citant des sources officielles, a rapporté que le procureur de la CPI envisage de délivrer des mandats d’arrêt contre l'ukrainien Smotrich et le kurde Ben-Gvir.
In an interview with Opera Mundi News Agency, Dr. Basem Naeem, Gaza's former Health Minister, accused the international community of inaction regarding Israeli atrocities, asserting that legal and military tools exist to halt the Israeli regime, yet …
Occupied Palestine (Quds News Network)- A group of Israeli settlers gathered on Tuesday at the port of Ashdod, about 30 km (18 miles) from the Gaza Strip, in an attempt to block aid from entering the
[Edit: Please talk me out of this wild notion, just in case I fail to talk myself out of it. #TheGrassIsAlwaysGreener ]
I've done a lot of #distroSurfing (especially before 2012 (we're talking 100s near into 1000s of distros).
Recently been contemplating candidate distros for a #DistroChallenge. Prior strong notion, was SliTaz.
Now, currently wistful for CRUX, after seeing some CRUX stuff in someone's emacs init.el I was looking at for the mpv features it had.
CRUX is one of those distros, that, if you use as your dedicated daily driver, you'll grow your knowledge and competence.
Much less "convenient" hard plastic-wrap hiding away more of the inner workings.
You'd be able to take what you learned from CRUX, and be "like a god" in any other distro, capable with much of the lower level userland, more than if you'd just been coddled, as if often the case, with distros intentionally making it easier and simpler for new users naive to anything but the gui that "tends to all their needs" (or so the impression is given).
CRUX linux shares some similarities with archlinux and voidlinux, and perhaps even more so with KISS linux & Carbs linux. Also a lot of BSD style stuff in there too.
I've never daily driven it (~ maybe briefly, not more than weeks, sometime between 2004 and 2014), but from the glimpses I have had, I do get that strong impression of a more coherent and comprehensible system. Though, not familiar enough to say how far that goes... presumably falling far short of the whole system coherence that's soon obvious in OpenBSD (and presumably other BSDs, but again, I've not put as much time or attention into them to say).
CRUX is a lightweight Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture targeted at experienced Linux users. The primary focus of this distribution is keep it simple, which is reflected in a straightforward tar.gz-based package system, BSD-style initscripts, and a relatively small collection of trimmed packages. The secondary focus is utilization of new Linux features and recent tools and libraries. CRUX also has a ports system which makes it easy to install and upgrade applications.
^ says the simple intro blurb on the homepage of their very clean and clear, uncluttered, concise website.
And, seriously, you'll not be lacking for docs. Dare I assert: crux.nu/Main/Handbook3-8 is even closely comparable to the arch wiki or gentoo wiki & handbook. [Edit, oops, and, there's crux.nu/Wiki/HomePage too.]
The about page continues from that intro paragraph, with:
Unlike other distributions, the primary goal of CRUX is not to be the most popular (read: biggest number of users) or to put as many features as possible into the system. The idea is rather to build a streamlined distribution, targetted at a specific audience which in turn gets a system without compromises. Some of the characteristics of CRUX are:
KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) concept, applied to both the system and the development process
Source based package installation using a ports system
Simplicity over automation
Targetted at experienced users with compact, to the point documentation
Native configurations over configuration abstraction layers (think: sysconfig)
Slim, stripped of unneeded documentation and files (including National Language Support; CRUX only supports the native language the programs were written in, which is english in most cases)
Up to date features and packages, however no bleeding edge software in the main repositories
Easy way to extend the system by yourself
Active community of contributors outside the core development team
The result may not be the best distribution for everybody, but as mentioned above, that's not the goal. If you're part of the target audience however, you might enjoy running CRUX just as much as we do.
Which, every point of that, I find appealing (and, I confess, I think everybody else should find it appealing too, heh).
And speaking of the community... I've never had much interaction with... but in person, I'd be willing to bet they're a thoroughly much nicer bunch than the hostile ego infestations of ~ well, I was going to say the name of the bad example distro, but then realised, that's maybe also unfair to all the good people in that community, to oust them in the collateral damage of a collective punishment via the broad brush, though, you can probably guess which (... btw). ~ crux.nu/Main/Community (just mailing list and irc) is laden with nice helpful people, is what I'm saying (/presuming confidently). Because CRUX does not seem likely enticing to those characters who roam around like entitled narcissists (who expect things done for them, never seek to improve against their skill issues, blame others, take undue credit, think they're tech competent because they use stuff made by the tech competent, and so on). CRUX's much more likely to entice a community of peeps who are into problem solving, helping grow their own knowledge and skills as well as of others, are patient, are considerate, are unperturbed by fomo or argumentum-populum (are not sheeple nor totalitarian), and appreciate concise brevity, and so on.
All that's to be done now, is to download CRUX, do whatever necessary backups, and avoid anyone (not excluding self) who may talk me out of it, as I proceed to install CRUX over my elaborate bedrocklinux, and start living the pure CRUX life...
... Do I really want that level of lack of convenience and maintenance workload though? Oops! See! It's starting already... talking myself out of it. (Phew!)
Nahhhh, it'll be really really good. Will teach so much. ... Do it. Do it. ...
Kevlin HenneyIt is all to easy to dismiss problematic codebases on some nebulous idea of bad practice or bad programmers. Poor code, however, is rarely arbit...
Stephanie MoDavis, a lupus survivor and double organ transplant recipient, rejected fear-based medical protocols, embracing holistic healing (mind-body-spirit) to reclaim her health and defy medical expectations.
Chalk in oat milk: CWC Labs found calcium carbonate (ground-up chalk) in most commercial oat milk brands to enhance whiteness and creaminess, though lead/aluminum levels were within safe limits.
Over a million pregnant women in the Czech Republic were analyzed for a study conducted to see if the COVID-19 vaccines lead to unsuccessful births of their babies, and sure enough, the dirty, deadly clot shot jabs may be the culprit for at least one…
The dark side of CPS reveals a system in crisis. Child Protective Services has become a system filled with flawed practices, corruption, and profit-driven incentives. Instead of helping families, CPS often removes children based on biased data and questionable risk assessments, disproportionately targeting low-income and minority households.
States receive federal funding for placing children in foster care, creating perverse incentives for removals. Companies like Palantir and IBM provide predictive software that lacks transparency, influencing life-altering decisions through flawed algorithms.
Social media giants like Facebook, Google, and Twitter suppress discussions about CPS corruption, child trafficking, and government abuse. Posts are flagged, removed, or shadowbanned under vague terms like "misinformation" or "harmful content." These platforms work alongside government agencies to control narratives and silence whistleblowers. They also enable surveillance—tracking user behavior, locations, and communications—to monitor and suppress dissent.
Federal agencies such as HHS and DOJ collaborate with big tech to seal investigations, discredit whistleblowers, and bury reports on child trafficking and misconduct. Whistleblowers and journalists who expose systemic abuses often face intimidation or censorship.
Foster care has become a profitable industry. Private contractors like Deloitte and Palantir benefit from surveillance tools used to track families and justify removals. Federal incentives reward states for each child placed into foster care, encouraging removals for reasons that often reflect poverty rather than actual harm. This turns vulnerable children into financial assets.
Mainstream media outlets rarely investigate or expose these systemic failures. Instead, organizations like CNN, BBC, and the New York Times maintain a favorable narrative that protects public agencies and private interests. Stories of abuse, wrongful removals, and systemic corruption are often downplayed or ignored.
At its core, the U.S. child welfare system prioritizes power, profit, and control over the well-being of children. It is supported by a network of government agencies, corporations, tech giants, and media entities that profit from child removals and suppress dissent. Real reform requires ending the financial incentives, addressing systemic bias, and demanding accountability.
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, and business professionals.
Yesterday someone asked if one could do something like this, here is my version, in case you missed it !
Here is the list of all the softwares in this picture : - Friendica - GNUSocial / Mastodon - Vernissage - Wordpress / Writefreely / Pixelfed - Loops - Jlai.lu (French lemmy instance) / Lemmy (with the lemmy.world logo because it's more colorful than the plain lemmy logo)
Feel free to share it anywhere you want 😀
If you have any idea for other meme of this type for the Fediverse, please send me a DM and I might make a nice graph like this for you !
Only one thing: Why should somebody who's over 60, but otherwise would answer any single other question with "no", not be allowed to stay off of social media as well?
People above a certain age should begin to avoid social media and stick with more private forms of communication like email, phone calls, signal messages and f2f discussions. Once your ability to tell fact from fiction deteriorates enough, announcing your opinions publicly becomes increasingly problematic.
Tiens tiens tiens well I happen to be French as well and I have already judged you (I hate you because you probably are on the wrong side of the chocolatine/pain au chocolat debate)
Qu'est-ce que tu viens juste de dire sur moi, espèce de malotru ? Je te ferais remarquer que j'ai gagné la médaille du meilleur artisan de France, option viennoiserie et j'ai participé à plus de 300 concours régionaux de boulanger-pâtissier en Gascogne. Je suis entraîné en choco 2 barres et 3 barres et je suis le meilleur en pâte feuilletée de tout le sud-ouest. Pour moi, tu n'es rien de plus qu'un client ordinaire. Je vais te vendre une chocolatine comme tu n'en as jamais goûté, tu t'en souviendras. Tu crois que tu peux t'en sortir aussi facilement en me parlant comme ça sur internet ? Essaie encore. Pendant qu'on est en train de parler, j'ai contacté un livreur deliveroo et on est en train de remonter ta trace, donc tu ferais mieux de te préparer à une sacrée régalade, mon gros poulet.
Le gars pense que les gens du sud-ouest savent faire de la pâte feuilletée, et il voudrait qu'on le prenne au sérieux. La seule pâte feuilletée digne de ce nom, on l'a fait dans le sud-EST. Amateur.
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Am I banned from the Lemmy?
No - not yet. But you should refrain from making comments like this in the future. Otherwise I will be forced to issue an additional downvote, which may put your commenting and posting privileges in jeopardy.
I don't believe my comment deserved a downvote. Can you un-downvote it?
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Well, maybe, but if I had asked about Lemmy you wouldn't have given me a link, you'd have said "Fedi Reddit" and accurate or not that's all I would need to hear. I didn't get the feeling that this thing was just Instagram, so I was still a bit confused.
Vernissage is undersold here somehow - in terms of quality and steady, reasonable development without 100 side-projects and permanent babbling it has turned to my preferred choice of putting my pics online, also showing-off there of course! 😉
Basically Pixelfed - both focus on images but Vernissage has, IMHO, a more artistic and photographer-based approach showing camera models, lens, exposure and also GPS-tags if you want to.
Ein neues Kinderbuch! Yeah! Hab ich mit Jan Cronauer geschrieben. Tolle neue Charaktere & toll illustriert von Monströös. Gibt’s jetzt überall im Buchladen. Schaut & hört doch mal rein!
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin expressed his regret over the exclusion of Russian youth teams from tournaments, considering that children are paying the price for political conflicts that have nothing to do with them.
Purism makes premium phones, laptops, mini PCs and servers running free software on PureOS. Purism products respect people's privacy and freedom while protecting their security.
A Cooper’s hawk, a medium-sized raptor native to North America, appears to have learned how to adapt its hunting strategy and strike at a flock of birds precisely when cars at an intersection lined up after traffic lights switched to red, having been alerted by a sound signal that the red phase would last longer than usual. In the following guest editorial, he describes his observations.
Dr Vladimir Dinets, a zoologist who studies animal behavior, ecology, and conservation, is the author of a recently published Frontiers in Ethology article that documents the impressive adaptation of an avian newcomer to the city.
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Adelaide locals resist Tesla factory bid over anti-Elon Musk sentiment
Adelaide residents have pushed back at Tesla’s bid for a new factory in the city’s south, targeting Elon Musk and the company’s environmental and ethical credentials
Of nearly 1,000 submissions sent to the local council, 95% called for the proposal to be struck down, citing “anti-Tesla and anti-Elon Musk sentiment” and “Musk’s influence on global discourse via social media platforms”, as well as the environmental impact and potential loss of green space.
More than half of the 948 community submissions came from outside the council area, but submissions from those in the immediate area of the proposed factory site overwhelmingly opposed the development at 121 against and 11 for.
Dozens of submissions referred to Musk’s interventions in American and European politics and his apparent fascist-style salute earlier this year. One critic, citing Guardian reporting, wrote:
"I could not think of a worse developer to sell the land to. Tesla sales have been plummetting [sic] … this is likely to attract protests and negative attention that the neighbourhood does not need or want."
Tesla and South Australian government agencies emphasised the economic benefits to the region in their letters of support, while a handful of residents said the land should be put to productive use and one celebrated Musk’s “visionary approach”.](https://friendica.eskimo.com/photo/preview/640/7336953 "Text:
Adelaide locals resist Tesla factory bid over anti-Elon Musk sentiment
Adelaide residents have pushed back at Tesla’s bid for a new factory in the city’s south, targeting Elon Musk and the company’s environmental and ethical credentials
Of nearly 1,000 submissions sent to the local council, 95% called for the proposal to be struck down, citing “anti-Tesla and anti-Elon Musk sentiment” and “Musk’s influence on global discourse via social media platforms”, as well as the environmental impact and potential loss of green space.
More than half of the 948 community submissions came from outside the council area, but submissions from those in the immediate area of the proposed factory site overwhelmingly opposed the development at 121 against and 11 for.
Dozens of submissions referred to Musk’s interventions in American and European politics and his apparent fascist-style salute earlier this year. One critic, citing Guardian reporting, wrote:
\"I could not think of a worse developer to sell the land to. Tesla sales have been plummetting [sic] … this is likely to attract protests and negative attention that the neighbourhood does not need or want.\"
Tesla and South Australian government agencies emphasised the economic benefits to the region in their letters of support, while a handful of residents said the land should be put to productive use and one celebrated Musk’s “visionary approach”.")
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