This is as shameful as it is unsurprising.

"OPM creates email account to report suspected diversity and inclusion initiatives"

#DEI #DontSnitch
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The knuckle-dragging hate agenda proceeds apace in the state of Texas as the legislature drags us further back into the 1850's.

texasobserver.org/texas-lege-2โ€ฆ

#LGBTQIA #MAGA #HateLaws

Proposed Budget Seeks To Close Mauna Loa Observatory's Climate CO2 Study - "Slashdot regularly posts milestones on CO2 levels reported by the Mauna Loa Obser... - news.slashdot.org/story/25/07/โ€ฆ #earth

Disney is at it again

youtu.be/_ezfLTXEFHY

Totally fake, AI generated movie announcement trailer.

Upside to AI, noone would make this kind of stuff by hand

Formation of New CCP Leadership Group Signals Xi Jinping Losing Power
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#Musicians of fedi, I'm looking for guidance:

I plan to finish my album by fall, and I'd love to get it in people's ears when it's done. But historically, I tend to burn out by the time of release. I've tried the playlist/influencer submission thing before, and I kinda hate it. (:

How do you like to share and disseminate your music? What platforms do you like? What curators do you admire? What #music communities do you belong to? And how do you avoid running the rat race?

#MusicProduction

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@mattyoung

first of all, Matt Young songwriter extraordinaire, let it be known that you've had at the very least a couple dozen listens from those of us that have your music saved locally. And that's not including Shame ;)
The same goes for Ether although I think his streaming numbers might reflect that a little better.
Ether is definitely the one to take advice from. But just keep in mind, metrics aren't everything ๐Ÿ˜€ All three of you are appreciated by however many fans you have. ๐Ÿ–ค

Louisiana Republicans have passed a new law that effectively eviscerates people's ability to claim their innocence and seek relief once they've been convicted.

A massive blow to the rights of people in prison in a state that's full of wrongful convictions:

boltsmag.org/louisiana-limitinโ€ฆ

As expected, MPs have this evening voted to proscribe Palestine Action, with only 26 MPs voting against this attack on the democratic right to protest.

The state has reserved to itself the power to decide what is 'legitimate' protest & render other (non-violent) protests as 'terrorism'.

This is a grave day from democracy & the right to protest;

normally I don't like talk of a 'slippery slope' or 'a thin end of a wedge' but this feels like a step change in the attack on protest!

#politics

โ€˜A second exileโ€™: Nepal moves to expel refugees already deported by the US | US immigration | The Guardian

theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jโ€ฆ

Air Alliance Houston has joined a class-action lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the termination of grant funding under the Trump administration.

houstonpublicmedia.org/articleโ€ฆ

#Court #EnergyEnvironment #Houston #Local #National #News #Politics #AirAllianceHouston #Epa #FederalGrants #PresidentDonaldTrump #TrumpAdministration #USEnvironmentalProtectionAgency

Venezuela Backs Iranian Nationโ€™s Right to Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program telesurenglish.net/venezuela-bโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ“ข #berlin The Palestinian Embassy lodged a formal protest with the FFO over the statements made by #karinprien German Federal Minister of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, #women and #youth, in which she described the Palestinian community in #germany as being โ€œthoroughly radicalized by their respective communityโ€ and that education is needed to put "radicals in their place"

#icj #complicity #genocide
#cdu #BILD #TheHague #warcrimes

๐Ÿ“ฐ Report: WAFA JUL-02

english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/โ€ฆ

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Israel commits a new massacre against Palestinians near an aid distribution point

Dozens have been killed and countless others were injured in Khan Younis, as starving civilians attempted to reach aid trucks were bombed.

Israel has murdered over 600 people seeking GHF aid & injured around 4,000.

#starvation #FoodAsWeapon
#Gaza #SaveGaza #StopIsrael #SanctionIsrael #BDS
#palestine #Israel #Politics #Genocide #PeaceNow #StopTheWar #CeasefireNow @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel @palestine@lemmy.ml

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#news_yahoo_media_tenki

Sure, I would like for humanity to go to #Mars too.

However, there are too many known unknowns (life support duration, dust mitigation, reduced gravity affecting body, etcetera) for us to begin building cities on the red planet.

We need to practice on the #Moon ๐ŸŒ– before heading to Mars.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ US greenlights billions for Moon missions despite Muskโ€™s opposition euronews.com/next/2025/07/02/uโ€ฆ

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28 wildfires are registered in the last 24 hours in Albania in total 15 municipalities, of which 2 still active, and 20 more are reported in neighbouring North Macedonia with 2 still active, amid ongoing heatwave in the Western Balkans region, authorities of the two countries said.

#Balkans #WildFires

The Young Pioneer Podcast: S3, Ep6: Travel to Lebanon โ€“ Navigating History, Culture, and Resilience youngpioneertours.com/travel-tโ€ฆ

Trump blows the respectability cover that the United States weaponizes to maintain its illusory and unearned reputation on human rights, peace and prosperity. Now the world can see them for what they are.

There's no reason to upset about this. It's an absolute necessity if the world and its apex predator species has any shot at enduring in any organized way beyond this century.

Even food stands are not spared as Israel continues to target civilians struggling to survive under siege and starvation.

Israeli occupation forces bombed a falafel stand near Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat camp, central Gaza, killing 6 Palestinians and injuring over 70.

#Gaza #SaveGaza #StopIsrael #SanctionIsrael #BDS
#palestine #Israel #Politics #Genocide #PeaceNow #StopTheWar #CeasefireNow @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel @palestine@lemmy.ml

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๐Ÿ“ข British lawmakers voted on Wednesday to designate pro-Palestinian campaign group #PalestineAction as a terrorist organisation, triggering widespread debate over the boundaries of protest and political repression

The decision comes after the group staged a direct action at a Royal Air Force base in southern England last month, damaging two aircraft in protest of Britain's arms trade links with the Israeli occupation.

#palestine #genocide

๐Ÿ“ฐ Al Mayadeen JUL-02

english.almayadeen.net/news/poโ€ฆ

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Videos obtained by American contractors show some guards celebrating and encouraging each other after shooting a Palestinian during crowd control.

American contractors guarding aid sites in Gaza reportedly used live bullets, stun grenades, and pepper spray on desperate Palestinians trying to get food.

Two anonymous contractors said the security staff were untrained and heavily armed, sometimes firing shots near or at civilians.

The aid sites, run by a secretive U.S.-backed group funded by $30 million from the U.S., are located in Israeli-controlled areas, blocking journalist access.

#WarCrime #Starvation #FoodTrap

Video shared on #BlueSky

bsky.app/profile/faab64.bsky.sโ€ฆ
#Gaza #SaveGaza #StopIsrael #SanctionIsrael #BDS
#palestine #Israel #Politics #Genocide #PeaceNow #StopTheWar #CeasefireNow @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel @palestine@lemmy.ml

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It's a Killing Field': IDF Soldiers Ordered to Shoot Deliberately at Unarmed Gazans Waiting for Humanitarian Aid
IDF officers and soldiers told Haaretz they were ordered to fire at unarmed crowds near food distribution sites in Gaza, even when no threat was present. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed, prompting the military prosecution to call for a review into possible war crimes

haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-0โ€ฆ

#Gaza #Gazagenocide #Palestine

#israelterroriststate #idfTerrorists

No Breakfast For the Children: A Concise History of the FBIโ€™s War on the Black Panther Party hamptonthink.org/read/no-breakโ€ฆ

Keeping Your Kobelco Crane Running for Years


Your Kobelco crane's durability hinges on consistent care, proper use, and quality parts. Stay on top of maintenance, act on issues fast, and avoid shortcuts. That's how you get years of dependable service.

Kobelco cranes are designed for durability, but they need proper care to stay reliable. With the right maintenance, operation, and parts, you can extend their service life significantly. Here's how to do it right.

Follow the Maintenance Schedule


Scheduled maintenance is non-negotiable. Oil changes, filter swaps, and hydraulic system checks keep your crane running smoothly. It's tempting to skip these when work gets busy, but that leads to performance issues, odd noises, or complete failures. Stick to the factory's recommended intervals.

Choose the Right Parts


Using low-quality or mismatched parts is a big mistake. Even if they fit, they may not handle your crane's workload. For Kobelco cranes, always opt for genuine parts or source from a crane parts supplier with brand expertise. A single faulty component can wreak havoc on your hydraulics.

Make Daily Inspections Routine


Before each shift, give your crane a quick check. Look for leaks, damaged cables, or anything unusual. This isn't about filling out formsโ€”it's about catching small issues before they become major problems. A quick inspection can save you from costly downtime.

Invest in Operator Training


A crane's longevity depends on how it's used. Overloading, jerky movements, or sloppy setup can cause serious wear. Train your operators to follow load limits and operate with care. Small mistakes, repeated daily, can shorten your crane's life significantly.

Shield from Environmental Damage


Idle cranes are vulnerable to weather. Rain, extreme heat, or salt can corrode components, ruin seals, or cause electrical problems. If your crane's sitting unused, cover it, drain fluids as needed, and secure controls. Neglecting this is like letting your tools rust in the rain.

Monitor Usage Hours


Track operating hours, not just calendar time. A crane used heavily needs servicing sooner than one used sparingly. Check the hour meter regularly and adjust maintenance accordingly. A crane parts supplier can guide you on part replacements based on those hours.

Address Problems Immediately


Small issues like a slow boom or strange noise are warning signs. Fix them right away to avoid bigger, costlier repairs. Ignoring these signals will lead to more downtime and higher expenses down the line.

Work with a Trusted Supplier


A dependable crane parts supplier is a key ally. Choose one who carries Kobelco crane parts and knows your model's specifics. They can help diagnose problems and prevent future issues, not just supply parts. Don't wait for a breakdown to find one.

Key Takeaway


Your Kobelco crane's durability hinges on consistent care, proper use, and quality Kobelco crane parts. Stay on top of maintenance, act on issues fast, and avoid shortcuts. That's how you get years of dependable service.

For parts, connect with a crane parts supplier who knows Kobelco cranes. It's the smartest way to keep your machine running and avoid major repairs.

Lord Starver has 'secretly allowed at least three Israeli Air Force (IAF) planes involved in the bombing of #Gaza to land in the UK' since he took office. dropsitenews.com/p/revealed-ukโ€ฆ #UKFascism #UKWarCrimes #GazaGenocide #ICJ4UK

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A lot of us ought to ponder this if we are to call ourselves Christian

Mat 5:21-22 NASB โ€œYou have heard that the ancients were told, โ€˜You shall not commit murderโ€™ and โ€˜Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court.โ€™ โ€œBut I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, โ€˜You good-for-nothing,โ€™ shall be guilty before the supreme court; and whoever says, โ€˜You fool,โ€™ shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell.

trump's #BigBillionaireBill "is expected to add $2.8 trillion to the deficit and reward tax cuts to wealthy individuals and corporations while slashing Medicaid and other social welfare programs.
Inflation is expected to go up to 3 percent, GDP growth is expected to fall by 1.4 percent, and unemployment will rise to 4.5 percent, the Fed announced Wednesday."
finance.yahoo.com/news/federalโ€ฆ

#TrumpRecession #trumpslump #tariffs #trumpfascism

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ยซ โ€ฆ traces the origins of the Zionism that rules Israel today back to the ideas of the founder of Revisionist Zionism, Vladimir Jabotinskyโ€ฆ ยปโฃโฃโฃ

๐Ÿ”— ยท youtube.com/watch?v=aQeU3XiESfโ€ฆ

#Palestine #ceasefire #FreePalestine @palestineโฃโฃ

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What Is the Role of Paula White-Cain, President Trump's Evangelical Christian Zionist Adviser? eir.news/2025/07/news/what-is-โ€ฆ

Why did Canada just cave to Trump by scrapping the Digital Services Tax?


We just threw $7 billion onto Trumpโ€™s poker tableโ€”the expected five-year haul from the DST โ€”simply to keep playing a rigged game with no clear end. What was gained here?

The money these companies earn from online ad revenuesโ€”and by selling our personal data (including our search habits)โ€”is virtually untaxed. This is because, like many multinational companies, Google, Meta, Amazon, Airbnb and other online platforms can register their global profits in low-tax jurisdictions.

While U.S. officials in the Democratic and Republican parties accuse the DST of discriminating against U.S. firmsโ€”โ€œto stifle American innovation,โ€ according to Commerce Secretary Lutnick todayโ€”the tax would have applied to firms of any nationality, and only on revenues above $20 million.

Trade watchers have always suspected Canada was holding on to the DST mainly for negotiating purposes. It was something generally positive for Canada that could nonetheless plausibly be negotiated away for some meaningful purpose, perhaps in the planned six-year review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) that replaced NAFTA under the first Trump presidency. Prime Minister Carney admitted this was the plan in a press scrum today (June 30).

The Canadian government, in playing that card early, has depleted Canadaโ€™s digital sovereignty and federal revenues, for no apparent reason other than to keep Trump sweet. In doing so, we will undermine efforts in Europe and elsewhere to develop national digital services taxes in the absence of a viable international alternative.

Worse than that, the Canadian government has legitimated Trumpโ€™s pointless and highly destructive trade warfare at a possible turning point.

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We should have just increased GST a small amount across the board instead of creating a tax that had such a concentrated impact on businesses from the country that is our largest trading partner.
There are these things that Canada does to protect industry or raise funds, but there are consequences for the quite convoluted way we go about it. VATs are a normal thing around the world, but we engineer these weird solutions to try to hide our protectionism.
For example instead of raising taxes and subsidizing the news media as a public good, we made (certain) Silicon Valley companies pay (certain) publishers for linking to them. Facebook then said it just wonโ€™t link to them and now thereโ€™s no news on Facebook. This was a backfire.
Instead of GST we could have taxed lots of things, fiber internet plans, advertising or digital services across the board, many people warned against the Trudeau era bills, they caused a rift with Biden too, and weโ€™ve now lost the game of chicken and wasted 4 years on something we had to tear up.
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#UK MPs vote to proscribe #PalestineAction as #terrorist group

theguardian.com/politics/2025/โ€ฆ

Minister argues move will not impinge on peopleโ€™s right to protest but critics call it โ€˜grave abuse of state powerโ€™
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And that is it. Remember when 'lefties' said one should never get special laws about anti-terrorism without a very clear definition of what terrorism is ?

The same 'lefties' are telling today that it is time to call fascists fascist and fight.

Will you fight or will you tell us we exaggerate ?

Lety Does the Grunion Run


Fish cum. And fish eggs. And floppy fishy fuckers. We got thousands of them in this video cause I'm attending the local grunion run at the peak of the grunion mating season! So, come along with me while I stay up until midnight at the beach to give myself panic attacks.

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