Jackson Pollock and the Abstract Expressionists made New York City the center of the art world after World War II. The CIA made them weapons of the Cold War....YouTube
Whatever the outcomes of Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House on Monday and the latest scenario for a ceasefire in Gaza, a bilateral policy of genocide has united the Israeli and U.S. governments in a pact of literally breath-taking cruelty.Antiwar.com Blog
On COI #817, Kyle Anzalone discusses the latest news from Ukraine and Israel. Subscribe on YouTube and audio-only.Antiwar.com Blog
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World of Warcraft NPCs say voice lines if you click on them. there's a very small pool of lines and if you click two or three times you hear the others
we had been playing for ten years the first time we noticed that there's a whole other pool of lines they dip into if you click like ten times in a row, expressing their annoyance about it
our friends assured us it did that all along. we just never tried it. why would we want to be rude?
It's possible I'm misremembering, but I think that may have even been a holdover from Warcraft 3? But I might just be making it up...
(not holdover as in, you know, technical holdover; more like cultural holdover...)
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On the fence about reupholstering your sofa? You might've heard it's too pricey, outdated, or a hassle. Those are mostly misconceptions.
Reupholstery has a reputation that doesn't always match reality. Let's debunk the common myths.
For low-end, mass-produced sofas, replacing might cost less initially. But well-crafted pieces—often older or custom-made—have solid frames and materials that outlast many new options. If your sofa's structure is strong, reupholstering can be a better investment than a flimsy replacement.
Reupholstery focuses on long-term value, not just short-term savings.
Reupholstering involves picking fabrics, possibly new padding, and waiting for the job to finish. But sofa upholstery services make it manageable. Professionals guide you through decisions and handle the heavy lifting.
Buying a new sofa isn't quick—you'll spend time browsing stores, testing models, and arranging delivery. Reupholstery's effort is comparable but often easier with expert support.
Some think reupholstery means a retro style. Not true. You can choose modern fabrics, bold colors, or even tweak the sofa's shape if the frame allows. The result can be fresh and stylish, often more unique than store-bought furniture.
Sofa upholstery services let you redesign your piece, not just preserve an old look.
The feel might change, but that's often a good thing. Reupholstery lets you replace sagging cushions or worn springs, improving support. It's not just a visual update—it's a chance to enhance comfort.
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Not really. Some just cover up issues, while others rebuild the sofa, addressing frames, springs, or padding. Ask about their process—repairs, reinforcements, or custom tweaks—to ensure quality work.
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Die, die den Krieg Israels gegen #Gaza für gerechtfertigt hielten, weil es sich um legitime Verteidigung handele, und den Protest fast immer für antisemitisch hielten: Seht Ihr das weiterhin so?
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Wie Hilfs-Lieferungen für die Zivil-Bevölkerung im Gaza-Streifen wieder hochgefahren werden können, bespricht tagesthemen-Moderator Ingo Zamperoni mit dem Nothilfe-Koordinator der Vereinten Nationen.tagesschau.de
Ja. Die HAmas kann es beendet, indem sie die Geiseln freilässt.
Beim 2. WK fand es auch niemand komisch, dass die deutsche Bevölkerung bombadiert wurde, bis das Nazi-Regime aufgegeebn hat. Eines muss man der Hamas ja lassen - sie haben mehr Durchhaltewillen als die Nazis im Dritten Reich.
Free Palentine from Hamas!
NEW YORK, July 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that 25-percenten.people.cn
In late June, Syrians experienced the worst attack on a Christian church since 1860 On June 29, 2025, I attended a church service at St. Moses the Black Orthodox Church in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. St.Daniel Kovalik (CovertAction Magazine)
China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists
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Iran's government says at least 1,060 people were killed in the war with Israel
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In the name of Purity what lies are told! What queer morality it has engendered. For fear of it you dare not tell your own children the truth about their birth; the most sacred of all functions, the creation of a human being, is a subject for the most miserable falsehood.
-- Voltairine de Cleyre
Emerging from the festering depths of the Finnish underground, GRAVE HEX are set to unleash their debut album, “Vermian Death”, on August 22nd, 2025 via Nigh...YouTube
Remember folks, if you see a grown man beating the living shit out of a small child, do not interfere. The man might be Israeli and the child Palestinian and you wouldn’t want to be called an antisemite.
#israel #genocide #ethnicCleansing #apartheid #settlerColonialism #Palestine #Gaza #WestBank #western #complicity
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![How fast would a rotating space station need to spin to simulate Earth gravity?[OC]](https://friendica.eskimo.com/photo/preview/640/7937701 "How fast would a rotating space station need to spin to simulate Earth gravity?[OC]")
Graph shows the RPM required to create Earth-like gravity, based on the radius of the station. I used a log scale for radius to show everything from 10-metersBYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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Ah, our allies, the settlers circling people’s homes…
(If you’re against the razing of innocent Palestinian’s homes, you’re antisemitic.)
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Palestinians fear razing of villages in West Bank, as settlers circle their homes https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/07/palestinians-fear-razing-of-villages-in-west-bank-as-settlers-circle-their-homes #Israel #WestBank #GenocideMastodon 🐘
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Denis Pushilin stated that the envelopment of the city will eventually lead to its liberationTASS
Pars Today – The senior advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Seyyed Yahya Rahim Safavi announced that Iran has prod...Pars Today
thou shalt not market the fucking swap partition as a feature my guy
When someone tells you to trust the experts, this is what they mean.
On a serious note, academic studies, on average, are pretty much this.
In some fields, the situation is even worse.
Trump: “Netanyahu is there greatest man in the world.”
State Dept spokesman: “Israel is the greatest country in the world.”
Multiple GOP politicians: “The IDF is the most moral army in the world.”
Cruz: “I ran for Senate to be Israel’s greatest defender.”
FBI Director: “We will prioritize Israel.”
Deputy FBI Director: “A cause close to my heart? Israel. Defend Israel.”
A prerequisite for having formal power in America is being an abuser and a creep. Aggressive incompetence is a plus.
"Even Republican senators blanched at his sordid personal history, which includes a record of heavy drinking, close family members such as his mother and sister-in-law characterizing him as a misogynist, and a $50,000 financial settlement for an rape allegation."
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Trump’s defense secretary loves taking selfies while presiding over administrative anarchy.The Nation
The Russian Armed Forces’ offensive is forcing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to change their approach to defense, which is causing chaos.newsmaker newsmaker (English News front)
@aral@ar.al “At what point do we, as paying users, draw a line and walk?”
Well, they previously did draw multiple lines by first becoming users, then paying users, so I guess they are used to changing plans and going from paying to non-paying shouldn’t be that hard. 
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Terrorism is a word that means nothing.
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Ayla King was scheduled to be the first of the Stop Cop City defendants absurdly charged with violating the RICO Act to go to trial.CrimethInc.
U.S. President Donald Trump employed two Truth Social posts yesterday, both to impose a tariff penalty on countries working with the BRICS and to bring added pressure upon countries that have not yet submitted to an increase in tariffs with Washingto…David Shavin (EIR News)
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Tout comme il y a des nuits de la foi,
Il y a des nuits de l’assise...
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#zen #silence #prière #nuti #foi #assise #méditation
Tout comme il y a des nuits de la foi,Il y a des nuits de l’assise,Prier quand même, ici,S’asseoir quand même, là. ©FJ Sept 2024Recueils / Participation/ GroupeNotes & Silence
Consciousness is the weighted cable you hold onto, that you let go of, and to which you return.
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#zen #silence #meditation #consciousness #prayer
Consciousness is the weighted cable you hold onto, that you let go of, and to which you return.Consciousness is the balance that leads you along the cable stretched between two peaks. Above the voi…Notes & Silence
I cannot explain how much I do not want to see this green dot and “New!” text in my application launcher.KDE Discuss
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Are you in Atlanta? Don't miss this free punk show at the Fulton County Courthouse at 8 am on July 7—part of a rally supporting Ayla King at their first day of trial on RICO charges.
On Ayla's first visit to Atlanta, police snatched them at random out of a crowd of hundreds at a music festival. Ayla was charged with domestic terrorism on account of an act of sabotage that happened almost a mile away while the music festival was in progress, and later charged with violating the RICO act.
These charges constitute judicial harrassment aimed at intimidating an entire movement. The prosecutors are not just despicable and dishonest—they are intent on eroding everyone's freedom to protest. Solidarity with Ayla King.
On July 7, 2025, Ayla King will become the first of the Stop Cop City defendants absurdly charged with violating the RICO Act to go to trial.CrimethInc.
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On July 8 and 10, hundreds of healthcare workers in Minnesota could go out on strike. They are nurses and physician assistants who are members of the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) who are upset about what they say is unsafe staffing, as well as …Isabela Escalona (Workday Magazine)
The Anti-Defamation League has been a ubiquitous presence in U.S. schools for forty years, pushing curriculum, direct programming, and teacher training into K-12 schools and increasingly into universities, often over the objections of students, paren…Labor Notes
Bethlehem/ PNN/The Commission for Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs reported that Israeli authorities have extended theenglish.pnn.ps
Biden was too old for the job; he was slow and feeble. But he was typically coherent, and he surrounded himself with competent people. Under hisBob Topper (CounterPunch.org)
Shortly after the right-wing, ethnosupremacist government in power in Israel initiated its genocidal assault on Palestinian people of Gaza, SocialEditorial Board, Social Medicine Journal (CounterPunch.org)
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The United Kingdom just leapfrogged the US to become the leading country in the so-called “Free World” to abandon its much-touted tradition of freedom of speech, press, and assembly, along with the right to protest.
Shame on the Starmer government
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Cambridge, UK— The United Kingdom just leapfrogged the US to become the leading country in the so-called “Free World” to abandon its much-touted traditionDave Lindorff (CounterPunch.org)
so does any clearly thinking adult paying attention
"Palestinians fear Israel is preparing to annex the West Bank"
The Yemeni Armed Forces announced Monday they successfully confronted and neutralized a significant ...Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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The International Commission to Support Palestinian People’s Rights (ICSPR) on Monday urged the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to act swiftly in issuing arrest warrants against Israeli war criminals, stressing that the geno…www.saba.ye
Bullish on #XRP
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ETF momentum and resilient technical structure drive XRP higher despite macro uncertainty.Shaurya Malwa (CoinDesk)
Today, Ayla King was supposed to become the first of the #StopCopCity RICO defendants to face trial.
Instead, the judge declared a mistrial and sent Ayla back into the appeals process.
The interminable judicial persecution of the RICO defendants is an intentional state strategy.
Full update here:
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Ayla King was scheduled to be the first of the Stop Cop City defendants absurdly charged with violating the RICO Act to go to trial.CrimethInc.
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8 July 1942 | A French Jewish girl, Denise Repper, was born in Paris to Alexander and Madeleine.
In December 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz. After the selection she was murdered in a gas chamber.
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Trump and his government plan to shutdown Mauna Loa observatory which has been tracking atmospheric CO₂ levels for 67 years.
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Cutting data climate collection – as the Trump administration is now trying to do – is like breaking a thermometer to avoid knowing you’ve got a fever.The Conversation
Running a Certificate Transparency log
Link: words.filippo.io/run-sunlight/
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Maybe you, yes you, should run a Certificate Transparency log. It’s cheaper, easier, and more important than ever.words.filippo.io
First clinically proven malaria treatment for newborns and young babies approved for use...
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Until now, there had only been a vaccine for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.Dominic Hughes (BBC News)
7 July 1992 | Polish woman Seweryna Szmaglewska passed away (b. 1916).
In #Auschwitz from 6 October 1942 (no. 22090). She escaped during the evacuation. After the war - a writer, the author of one of the first memoirs about Auschwitz, „Smoke over Birkenau”.
I saw an article about a vibe coder who's allegedly dominating hackathons.
Of course he does, AI is good at producing code fast. But that means nothing for real-world applications where efficiency and maintainability matter. 
its perfect for the hot potato economy because everyone is just scamming investors and praying to get their market exit before the potato explodes.
its not super useful to deming-minded folk who want zero-defects and happy customers
In 2015, Yulia Mikhailova was on a bus in Donetsk when it was hit by a Ukrainian shell. The young woman lost an arm and a leg in the blast. Seven years later, a Ukrainian missile took the life of her ...Odysee
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"Why does everybody hate me? I'm a nice guy!!"
Nick Fuentes of America (Not Israel) First on Rumble
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Wonder what that highly-revered pedophile Thomas Jefferson would have to say about this. Don't white men who love taking about Liberty love citing him?Where'd they go?
5 Israeli soldiers killed overnight in northern Gaza, military says
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Romans 12:17-21 NASB Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
"The Epstein case is a textbook intel op, classic access agent tactics, with signs of a Mossad-run blackmail ring designed to entrap the powerful elites and compromise state secrets.
I break it down and connect the dots on @DaltonPodcast"
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China and Belarus are all-weather comprehensive strategic partners, and the two sides maintain close exchanges at various levels, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press briefing on Tuesday.www.globaltimes.cn
"New footage exposes ragtag US mercenaries firing toward Gaza aid seekers
Following an AP investigation accusing a US mercenary firm of firing on desperate Gaza aid seekers, the company has released extensive new footage in an attempt at damage control. But the video only further implicates the scandal-plagued operation."
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Residents wear masks as volcanic ash blankets villages near erupting Indonesian volcano
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