Britons overwhelmingly see Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, poll finds
A YouGov poll reveals 55 percent of Britons oppose Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, with 82 percent of these opponents saying the actions amount to genocide. Overall, 45 percent of UK adults view Israel’s actions as genocidal.
Israel army stations soldiers in Palestinian homes to avoid Iranian strikes, residents say
Palestinian sources have reported that the Israeli army has occupied a large number of homes in Hebron, Jenin, Ramallah and Qalqilya in the occupied West Bank, and converted them into military barracks after evicting their owners.This surprise move coincided with the launch of Israel’s attacks on Iran last Friday. Analysts and residents have said that the army is stationing soldiers inside Palestinian homes and neighbourhoods to shield them from being targeted by Iranian missiles aimed at military camps.
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Speed Dreams 2.4.2 Flatpak package avaliable
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/31885942
You can now download or update your Speed Dreams Flatpak to the latest version (2.4.2), and enjoy our SimRacing Open Source Game in this kind of package:flathub.org/apps/org.speed_dre…
Thanks once again to @son_link for his invaluable work.
Install Speed Dreams on Linux | Flathub
Speed Dreams is a 3d cross-platform, open source motorsport simulation and racing gameFlathub
Do I understand that you have extracted the flatpak?
I mean... yeah, that's not going to work. It's hard coded to use those paths because it's meant to run in a sandboxed environment.
With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/31570120
Four years after Gov. Greg Abbott announced Texas would be the first state to build its own border wall, lawmakers have quietly stopped funding the project, leaving only scattered segments covering a small fraction of the border.That decision, made in the waning hours of this year’s legislative session, leaves the future of the state wall unclear. Just 8% of the 805 miles the state identified for construction is complete, which has cost taxpayers more than $3 billion to date. The Texas Tribune reported last year that the wall is full of gaps that migrants and smugglers can easily walk around and mostly concentrated on sprawling ranches in rural areas, where illegal border crossings are less likely to occur.
State leaders suggested the federal government could pick up the effort. However, during President Donald Trump’s first term, when wall building was his top priority, his administration completed just 21 miles in Texas — about a third of what the state was able to build over the past four years.
The Tribune reported last year that the state’s wall program would take around 30 years and more than $20 billion to complete.
Texas quietly defunds state border wall program
Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up in the same amount of time.Zach Despart (The Texas Tribune)
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Before LibreOffice there was OpenOffice, and before OpenOffice there was StarOffice...
Before LibreOffice there was OpenOffice, and before OpenOffice there was StarOffice... - The Document Foundation Blog
LibreOffice is the successor project to OpenOffice(.org), which in turn was based on StarOffice, a proprietary office suite developed in the 1990s.Mike Saunders (The Document Foundation)
Intel to cut as many as 10,000 factory jobs, one of its largest-ever layoffs
Intel to cut as many as 10,000 factory jobs, one of its largest-ever layoffs
In a memo to employees, Intel Manufacturing Vice President Naga Chandrasekaran acknowledged the gravity of the decision. These are difficult actions but essential to meet our affordability...Skye Jacobs (TechSpot)
Amazon boss tells staff AI means their jobs are at risk in coming years
As we roll out more generative AI and agents, it should change the way our work is donewe expect that this will reduce our total corporate workforce
Are we done for?
Amazon boss tells staff AI means their jobs are at risk in coming years
Andrew Jassy tells white collar workers that such technology means fewer people will be needed for some jobsDan Milmo (The Guardian)
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University of California San Francisco medical professor fired for opposing genocide
“I was fired for saying, ‘Stop bombing hospitals,’” she explained. “Hospitals are protected under international law.”
University of California San Francisco medical professor fired for opposing genocide
The firing of Dr. Rupa Marya highlights the confluence between the university, the Democratic Party and ultra-wealthy donors who control them both.World Socialist Web Site
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We caught 4 more states sharing personal health data with Big Tech
Nevada, Maine, Rhode Island and Massachusetts:
State-run health care websites around the country, meant to provide a simple way to shop for insurance, have been quietly sending visitors’ sensitive health information to Google and social media companies, The Markup and CalMatters found.
The data, including prescription drug names and dosages, was sent by web trackers on state exchanges set up under the Affordable Care Act to help Americans purchase health coverage.
As visitors answered the questions, their responses were sent to LinkedIn and Snapchat, according to tests conducted by The Markup and CalMatters in April and May.
On the other side of the country, Maine’s exchange, CoverME.gov, sent information on drug prescriptions and dosages to Google through an analytics tool. It also sent the names of doctors and hospitals that people had previously visited.
We caught 4 more states sharing personal health data with Big Tech – The Markup
Healthcare exchanges in Nevada, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island shared users’ sensitive health data with companies like Google and LinkedInthemarkup.org
Xbox Reaffirms Next-Gen Console Is In The Works With An AMD Partnership Announcement
Xbox is pushing forward with a brand-new console, reaffirming that hardware is still on the table with their AMD partnership.
Rumor: Sony Interested In Acquiring WB Discovery Streaming & Services, Including WB Games
Sony is reportedly interested in buying WBD Streaming & Services, which includes WB Games, after the company finishes its restructuring.
Rumor: Sony Interested In Acquiring WB Discovery Streaming & Services, Including WB Games - Gameranx
Sony is reportedly interested in buying WBD Streaming & Services, which includes WB Games, after the company finishes its restructuring.Ryan Parreno (Gameranx)
Rumor: Kepler Tells Gamers To "Get Ready For The First >$1000 Console"
Kepler_L2 has raised the warning bells that a potential Xbox console that holds multiple storefronts will have to cost $ 1000 and above.
Edit: Modified the title to fix the obvious error.
Orignal title: Rumor: Kepler Tells Gamers To "Get Ready For The First <$1000 Console
lol. Thats the less than symbol not greater than.
Did AI write this or did AI make the author more stupid
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Activision: Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Will Have An "Evolution Of Omnimovement" Grounded In The Franchise Timeline
Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will have an evolution of omnimovement, but it won't have wall running or jetpacks.
Senate GOP Dumps Gasoline on 'Five-Alarm Fire' by Proposing Even Deeper Medicaid Cuts
Senate Republicans on Monday proposed cutting Medicaid even more aggressively than their House colleagues to help offset the cost of trillions of dollars in tax breaks that would disproportionately benefit the wealthiest Americans.
Senate GOP Dumps Gasoline on 'Five-Alarm Fire' by Proposing Even Deeper Medicaid Cuts
"We're watching in real time as Senate Republicans line up to gut healthcare for millions of Americans in order to pay for tax cuts for themselves, their wealthy donors, and big businesses."jake-johnson (Common Dreams)
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.0: interfaccia perfezionata, visualizzatore di diagrammi, fogli e macro potenziati dall'AI e altro ancora
La tanto attesa versione 9.0 di ONLYOFFICE Docs è finalmente arrivata, ricca di oltre 20 nuove funzionalità e circa 500 correzioni per aumentare la tua produttività. Da un’interfaccia completamente rinnovata a strumenti AI rivoluzionari e una compatibilità migliorata con i formati di file, questo aggiornamento offre un’esperienza migliore e più fluida per tutti. Continua a leggere per scoprire tutte le novità.
Interfaccia ridisegnata in tutti gli editor
I nostri editor sfoggiano un look tutto nuovo in questa versione. L’interfaccia ridisegnata dà priorità alla chiarezza e alla semplicità d’uso, assicurando che gli editor di PDF, documenti, fogli di calcolo e presentazioni offrano un’esperienza più moderna e intuitiva. Che tu stia scrivendo un testo, facendo calcoli o creando presentazioni sorprendenti, tutto è al posto giusto.
Dove si trova: scheda Visualizza -> Tema dell’interfaccia -> Modern Light / Modern Dark
Scopri il Visualizzatore di diagrammi
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Il Visualizzatore di diagrammi è disponibile su web, desktop e mobile web, per offrirti maggiore flessibilità nell’accesso e nella visualizzazione dei tuoi diagrammi.
Compatibilità estesa con i formati di file
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.0 ti permette di lavorare con ancora più tipi di file, senza compromessi su qualità e formattazione. Ecco i nuovi formati supportati:
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· I file .xlsb ora possono essere modificati senza conversione preliminare, ideale per chi lavora con i file binari di Excel.
Questa compatibilità ampliata ti consente di gestire documenti in una vasta gamma di formati in modo efficiente.
Innovazioni AI che fanno la differenza
Stiamo integrando in modo costante capacità AI avanzate per portare la modifica dei documenti a un nuovo livello. Ecco le novità introdotte:
· OCR per PDF. Estrai testo dai PDF scansionati con facilità per una migliore usabilità. Dimentica la digitazione manuale: basta scansionare e via!
· AI nei fogli di calcolo. Dall’applicazione di formule all’analisi complessa dei dati, ottieni insight guidati dall’intelligenza artificiale in pochi secondi.
· AI per le macro. Automatizza le attività ripetitive – creazione di macro e conversione da VBA – con l’AI per risparmiare tempo ed evitare errori.
Editor PDF ancora più potente
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Editor collaborativo per moduli PDF. Lavora insieme ai co-autori sui moduli in tempo reale. Che tu stia compilando documenti fiscali o creando moduli da zero, la collaborazione è fluida e produttiva.
Riorganizzazione delle pagine PDF tramite drag-and-drop. Riorganizza le pagine facilmente usando il pannello delle miniature, per un’organizzazione più semplice.
Scorciatoie per copiare le pagine. Duplica le pagine all'istante con Ctrl + C e Ctrl + V, risparmiando tempo prezioso durante la modifica.
Questi strumenti rendono la gestione dei PDF semplice quanto quella dei documenti di testo.
Novità nell’editor di documenti
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Dove si trova: scheda Home -> Bordi
Controlli dei contenuti migliorati. Visualizza tutte le modifiche in un colpo d’occhio con tracciamento visivo avanzato; aggiungi pulsanti personalizzati usando i plugin.
Dove si trova: scheda Inserisci -> Controlli contenuto
Altri miglioramenti utili
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.0 introduce anche nuove funzionalità negli altri editor.
° Fogli di calcolo
Selezione di dati esterni. Importa dati da altri fogli di calcolo direttamente nei tuoi file.
Calcoli asincroni. Gestisci qualsiasi richiesta all'interno di una funzione personalizzata creata con una macro.
° Presentazioni
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° Tutti gli editor
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Dove si trova: Impostazioni del grafico
RTL e localizzazione
Miglioriamo costantemente la localizzazione di ONLYOFFICE Docs per rendere la suite accessibile a tutti, ovunque.
Capacità RTL ottimizzate
Siamo felici di presentare la tanto attesa funzionalità RTL nei fogli.
Nell’editor di documenti troverai paragrafi avanzati con direzione RTL e usabilità migliorata per il testo RTL:
· anteprima numerazione paragrafi precisa;
· posizionamento corretto del TextArt;
· migliore resa dei bordi;
· navigazione fluida del cursore.
Nelle presentazioni, ora è possibile impostare la direzione del paragrafo (RTL/LTR) direttamente dalla barra degli strumenti o dalle impostazioni avanzate del paragrafo, garantendo usabilità globale.
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Rilasciato ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.0: tutte le novità
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I love watching them misfire and end up hitting their own. youtube.com/shorts/LYxs_4uDx9g
That's American™️ Engineering for you.
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America's spies say Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment
Tulsi Gabbard left no doubt when she testified to Congress about Iran’s nuclear program earlier this year.
The country was not building a nuclear weapon, the national intelligence director told lawmakers, and its supreme leader had not reauthorized the dormant program even though it had enriched uranium to higher levels.
But Donald Trump dismissed the assessment of U.S. spy agencies during an overnight flight back to Washington as he cut short his trip to the Group of Seven summit to focus on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
“I don’t care what she said,” Trump told reporters. In his view, Iran was “very close” to having a nuclear bomb.
America's spies say Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment
Trump's national intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, told Congress in March that Iran's supreme leader had not reauthorized the dormant program.PBS News
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US defence firms chase European military spending wave
Many European nations have pledged to significantly increase defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has threatened to scale back military support for the region.
U.S. drone-maker Anduril and German defence giant Rheinmetall said on Wednesday they will link up to build military drones for European markets, in a sign of Europe leveraging American technology to boost military capabilities.
Thomas Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon, said there were no easy replacements for its weapons in Europe and he expected the firm to maintain a long-term footprint on the continent, including through new partnerships.
Chinese scientists build world’s first 6G-powered electronic warfare system
Chinese scientists build world’s first 6G-powered electronic warfare system
China’s next-generation military technology can intercept enemy signals and generate 3,600 false targets.Stephen Chen (South China Morning Post)
Povero futuro.
La povertà aumenta, in Italia, in Europa.
Ovunque.
Togliere la dignità alle persone sembra l'idea di molti Governi.
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Povero futuro.
La povertà aumenta, in Italia, in Europa.
Ovunque.
Togliere la dignità alle persone sembra l'idea di molti Governi.
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Iodine in Action: Vital for Health, Critical for Industry
Iodine
Iodine is a non-metallic chemical element that belongs to the halogen group in the periodic table. It is known for its distinctive deep violet color in its vapor form and its shiny, dark-gray appearance in solid form. Iodine plays a critical role in various biological, medical, and industrial applications due to its unique chemical properties, such as high reactivity and the ability to form compounds with many elements.
One of the most important functions of iodine is in human health, where it is an essential trace element required for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. These hormones—thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)—are crucial for regulating metabolism, growth, and development. A deficiency in iodine can lead to conditions such as goiter, hypothyroidism, and developmental disorders. To combat iodine deficiency, many countries implement iodine fortification programs, such as the addition of iodine to table salt (iodized salt).
In the medical field, iodine and its compounds have a long history of use. Iodine solutions are widely used as antiseptics and disinfectants. For example, povidone-iodine is commonly applied to skin before surgical procedures to reduce the risk of infection. Iodine is also used as a contrast agent in radiographic imaging procedures, particularly in X-rays and CT scans, due to its high atomic number, which allows it to absorb radiation effectively and enhance image contrast.
Iodine Market
Iodine Market Research Report Information By Source (Underground Brine, Caliche Ore, Recycling, Seaweeds), By Application (X-Ray Contrast Media, Pharmaceuticals, Optical Polarization Films, Industrial Catalyst, Animal Feed, Fluorochemicals, Iodophors…Chitranshi Jaiswal (Market Research Future)
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Peel with Purpose: The Science Behind Release Liners
Release Liners
Release liners are specialized materials used as protective layers to prevent adhesives from prematurely bonding to surfaces. They serve as carrier substrates that are coated with a release agent—commonly silicone or other low-surface-energy materials—that enables the easy separation of the liner from the adhesive layer during application. These liners play a critical role across numerous industries, including labels and tapes, medical products, hygiene items, industrial laminates, and composite materials.
The primary function of a release liner is to protect pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) until they are ready for use. Once the liner is removed, the adhesive can bond to a target surface. This makes release liners indispensable in the production and application of self-adhesive products, ensuring ease of handling, preventing contamination, and extending the shelf life of the adhesive layer.
Release liners are typically constructed using various base materials such as paper, film, or specialty substrates, which are then coated with a release agent. Paper-based liners are widely used due to their cost-effectiveness and compatibility with many applications. They include glassine, supercalendered kraft, and clay-coated papers. Film-based liners, made from polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyester (PET), or polyolefin blends, offer superior strength, dimensional stability, and moisture resistance, making them suitable for demanding or high-performance uses.
Release Liner Market
Release Liners Market Research Report Information by Substrate (Film-Based and Paper-Based) By Labelling Technology (Glue Applied, Pressure Sensitive, Shrink Sleeve, Stretch Sleeve, In-mold and Others) By Printing Process (Flexography, Digital Printi…Chitranshi Jaiswal (Market Research Future)
The Ink You Don’t Taste: Low Migration Inks Explained
Low Migration Inks
Low migration inks are specialized printing inks formulated to minimize the transfer of ink components from packaging materials into the packaged product, particularly food, pharmaceuticals, or personal care items. This is essential in ensuring consumer safety, especially when products are sensitive to contamination or are in direct or indirect contact with printed surfaces. These inks are designed in compliance with stringent regulatory standards and are widely used in the packaging industry, especially for food-safe and health-compliant applications.
The term "migration" refers to the movement of substances—such as solvents, photoinitiators, plasticizers, or other additives—from the printed layer through the packaging material and into the product. Migration can occur through direct contact or via the set-off effect, where printed surfaces come into contact with the unprinted side of packaging materials during stacking or rolling. Low migration inks are engineered to resist this transfer, reducing the risk of contamination and preserving the integrity and safety of the packaged goods.
Formulating low migration inks involves careful selection of raw materials, particularly those with high molecular weights, low volatility, and minimal extractability. The ink components—such as binders, pigments, solvents, and additives—are chosen based on their low potential to migrate and their compliance with applicable food safety regulations and industry standards. Additionally, these inks often include special curing mechanisms, such as UV or electron beam (EB) curing, which help fully crosslink the ink film and minimize residual substances that could migrate.
Low Migration Inks Market
Low Migration Inks Market Research Report Information By Printing Process (Flexography, Gravure), By Substrate Type (Corrugated Boxes, Flexible Films), By End-Use Industry (Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Personal Care), And By Region (…Anshula Mandaokar (Market Research Future)
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"Sorella di Perfezione": Angeli e Demoni nel nuovo libro di Giuseppe Iannozzi - LFA Publisher
"Sorella di Perfezione": Angeli e Demoni nel nuovo libro di Giuseppe Iannozzi. - LFA Publisher - Booktrailer su YouTube:
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American attitudes about AI today mirror poll answers about the rise of the internet in the '90s
American attitudes about AI today mirror poll answers about the rise of the internet in the '90s
Artificial intelligence chat tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s Copilot have achieved significant public adoption, according to the latest NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey.Adam Noboa (NBC News)
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Virtual Network Solutions in India - Expert IT Services
Businesses are directed through the setup process by an Indian virtual network expert that evaluates their requirements and suggests platforms such as Cisco or Fortinet. Businesses can divide the network for better security and performance with VLAN setup services in India. These services guarantee low network congestion and effective traffic control.
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Working with an Indian virtual network service provider gives you access to cutting-edge resources and knowledge. These suppliers guarantee strong network performance by providing end-to-end solutions, from planning to maintenance. Businesses can use premium virtual network solutions to remain competitive in India's expanding digital landscape.
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Amid AI Plagiarism, More Professors Turn to Handwritten Work
Amid AI Plagiarism, More Professors Turn to Handwritten Work
Five semesters after ChatGPT changed education forever, some professors are taking their classes back to the pre-internet era.Johanna Alonso (Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs)
What's the future of screen capture on Linux?
What's the future of screen capture on Linux? What's holding it back? What's pushing it forward?
A version of this question that might be more accurate/holistic: Do you think there'll be a standard, high-performance desktop API in our lifetimes?
It feels like there isn't the same market pressure like there is for Valve and Proton that'll make a good capture protocol appear. I'd love to eat my words, but I'd also easily bet one trillion dollars1 that I'll be dead before anything dethrones GPU vendor extensions.
tangential additions / context for the terminally bored:
For example, Nvfbc+Nvenc is a must-have for game streaming with Moonlight and ALVR (not sure if AMD has anything like that), but it's my poor understanding that this type of GPU-only framebuffer capture isn't possible on Wayland for security or other reasons, which is sadly keeping me on X11.
Windows probably has awesome screencapture APIs given that the NVIDIA Capture SDK documentation cites it as why they removed Nvfbc from their Window's drivers but not their Linux drivers.
The proof that Windows reaped the rewards of unifying all their stuff can be seen in the Lossless Scaling-likes that are on the market (Magpie, Integer Scaling, etc.) while all Linux has is like Gamescope and vkbasalt 2, so apples and oranges.
I dont see anything in your post that isnt already possible on Linux. OBS and GPU-Screen-Recorder both work great, I dont know what features could be needed that they dont offer.
Gamescope is capable of upscaling games with FSR. It doesnt support as many upscaling options as Magpie, but clearly the capability is there and not restricted by anything inherent to Linux.
[UK] Police forces to get authoritarian powers to extract data from online accounts
Police forces to get authoritarian powers to extract data from online accounts
Digital rights campaigners Open Rights Group has condemned the last minute addition of extreme powers to the Crime and Policing Bill.Open Rights Group
[UK] Police forces to get authoritarian powers to extract data from online accounts
Police forces to get authoritarian powers to extract data from online accounts
Digital rights campaigners Open Rights Group has condemned the last minute addition of extreme powers to the Crime and Policing Bill.Open Rights Group
700 troops have been mobilized to help ICE in raids in Florida, Louisiana and Texas
The Defense Department has mobilized 700 troops to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
These troops will “not participate in law enforcement activities” but will “provide logistical support, and conduct administrative and clerical functions,” according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. The troops were deployed last week, Parnell said.
The three states have seen several large-scale ICE raids since Trump took office in January and implemented his hardline anti-immigration agenda, promising to carry out the “largest deportation operation in American history.”
700 troops have been mobilized to help ICE in raids in Florida, Louisiana and Texas
The Trump administration mobilized troops to Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests earlier this monthKatie Hawkinson (The Independent)
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Will heatwaves become our new normal?
Will heatwaves become our new normal?
Sarah Keith-Lucas explores how extreme heat impacts people and environments in the UK.Sarah Keith-Lucas (BBC Weather)
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Stubsack: weekly thread for sneers not worth an entire post, week ending 22nd June 2025
Need to let loose a primal scream without collecting footnotes first? Have a sneer percolating in your system but not enough time/energy to make a whole post about it? Go forth and be mid: Welcome to the Stubsack, your first port of call for learning fresh Awful you’ll near-instantly regret.
Any awful.systems sub may be subsneered in this subthread, techtakes or no.
If your sneer seems higher quality than you thought, feel free to cut’n’paste it into its own post — there’s no quota for posting and the bar really isn’t that high.
The post Xitter web has spawned soo many “esoteric” right wing freaks, but there’s no appropriate sneer-space for them. I’m talking redscare-ish, reality challenged “culture critics” who write about everything but understand nothing. I’m talking about reply-guys who make the same 6 tweets about the same 3 subjects. They’re inescapable at this point, yet I don’t see them mocked (as much as they should be)Like, there was one dude a while back who insisted that women couldn’t be surgeons because they didn’t believe in the moon or in stars? I think each and every one of these guys is uniquely fucked up and if I can’t escape them, I would love to sneer at them.
(Credit and/or blame to David Gerard for starting this.)
ChatGPT Has Already Polluted the Internet So Badly That It's Hobbling Future AI Development
ChatGPT Has Already Polluted the Internet So Badly That It's Hobbling Future AI Development
There may be no undoing the vast amounts of pollution wreaked by ChatGPT. And that's just tough luck for any AI models that come after it.Frank Landymore (Futurism)
Antidepressants or running therapy
Antidepressants or running therapy: Comparing effects on mental and physical health in patients with depression and anxiety disorders - PubMed
Trialregister.nl Number of identification: NTR3460.PubMed
***Yo ho ho!, it's a Swiss-pirate... f-f-fishing boat?!?*** [*memories of Switzerland*, and a showcase of **Jared Muralt**'s lovely LC art] (8 pieces)
Okay, I'm not exactly sure what the precise story is above. Schweiz (Switzerland) being a completely landlocked country, I suppose we're to imagine the body of water here being either of lakes Geneva, Neuchâtel or Bienne, yeah?
So then, a couple personal reminiscences just below, and then let's get to Muralt's excellent art, yeah? (I promise it'll be over soon 😁)
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As for me, I did visit Schweiz and Lake Geneva a long time ago as a youth, and was impressed by its supreme cleanliness, and (expensive, haha) charm. The chocolates were incredible, and I remember a nice sweetened, hot cocoa mix called... "Suchet," was it? (hmm, or was that an Italian one?) Point is, there wasn't anything quite like that hot chocolate across the two major US cities I grew up in, I think maybe because such brands processed cocoa solids a bit differently than in the American market. (side-note: I found the Toblerone chocolate imported to the USA quite excellent, but surprisingly clumsy in terms of marketing to the American market, but... whatever)
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Oh, and I especially remember the super-pleasant little family hikes we took, around our hotel, I think around the base of Mt. Jungfrau or her 'sibs.' I also recall the countryside teeming with a sort of 'classic Teletubbies' landscape, i.e. vaast, perfectly manicured English-style lawns, featuring cattle grazing just as they pleased...
Now for some reason (as that little boy), and despite a previous visit to an uncle's ranch, I'd never really SEEN cows (i.e. female milk-producing-bred cattle) up close, before. The Swiss cows seemed so cute and placid to me, which impacted me nicely those days, specifically as a troubled kid with both 'high-energy' and 'low-energy' conflicting qualities. (oof, hard to explain the whole mess, really)
Anyway! Every time our family passed by a tourist-type shop, and for the duration of the trip, I would be SURE to pick up a couple more 'milker' postcards as I discovered them, which I eventually built in to a mighty stack of excellence, which in my mind rivaled or even surpassed (haha) my buddies' typical, lame baseball card collections. Now, far as I know, 'cows against cowboys' didn't start as a conscience thing at the time, but maaybee it was subconsciously a kind of earthy, spicy retort to 'putting people in boxes,' like-- "Well, my players give delicious milk (and beef); how many of your 'baseball stars' can claim the same, losers?" (lol, I'm so ridiculous)
For example: "I'll trade you my awesome "Swiss-kiss" card for one of your Babe Ruth's and a huge stack of Barry Bonds!" (no, I'm not implying nuttin, babe; absolutely not!) (I swear, though, that exact image was on one my beloved collectibles)
Haha, alright, one last little ramble before I get to Muralt's stuff. It's that my family's Euro trip way back when ignited in me a real appreciation and curiosity about Europe as a whole, that in fact turned in to something of a life-long pursuit, especially when it comes to BD. See, we also visited Italy, Austria and Hungary for the record, all equally-fascinating places. Altho Hungary being part of the Soviet bloc at the time, it was a little scary getting in and out.
Yeap yeap, /DearDiary
*phew*
Okay, let's get to it--
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Muralt is a talented illustrator and comics artist from Switzerland. He has worked for many years in areas such as comics, games, industrial design and advertising. His style is characterized by a high level of detail, realism and emotional expressiveness. He skillfully combines traditional and digital techniques, which gives his work a special look. --"DSCVR" site
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His most famous comic is "The Fall", released in 2018. This is a graphic novel that tells about life in a post-apocalyptic world where people are forced to fight for survival in a new reality. It received high praise from critics and was popular with readers.
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While working on comics and illustrations, Muralt pays special attention to details and characterizes his characters, making them unique and recognizable. This helps him create unique worlds and atmospheres in his work that are unfamiliar and memorable.
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For sure, be sure to check out these cool, amazing little sketchbooks in the link, below:
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Oh dear, that could almost double as the Statue of Liberty... 😔
Muralt's site:
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Lac Léman
I feel like Capitain Haddock would know it for sure!
Lake Lemon, though... is that right?
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You know, there’s actually a Tintin book where they go there!
L’affaire de Tournesol (the Calculus affair).
I think Haddock would insult the pirates there though. One of his quips is “pirate d’eau douce!” ie. “soft water pirate!”
PS: Léman, actually comes from proto-Celtic “lem” which meant lake. So Lac Léman is “lake lake” 😂.
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Trump prolongs TikTok sale deadline by 90 days in third extension
Trump prolongs TikTok sale deadline by 90 days in third extension
President Donald Trump will grant TikTok a new 90-day extension to secure a US-based buyer, the White House said Tuesday, delaying for the third time a ban originally prompted by national security concerns over its Chinese ownership.FRANCE 24
NUG confirms construction of two bomb-proof underground hospitals in Myanmar
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/45953900
The National Unity Government (NUG) has begun constructing two bomb-proof underground hospitals in its controlled areas, with plans to build up to eight, according to U Nay Phone Latt, spokesperson for the NUG Prime Minister’s Office.
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in reply to technocrit • • •see above article from Middle East Eye in
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Israel army stations soldiers in Palestinian homes to avoid Iranian strikes, residents say
Palestinian sources have reported that the Israeli army has occupied a large number of homes in Hebron, Jenin, Ramallah and Qalqilya in the occupied West Bank, and converted them into military barracks after evicting their owners. >This surprise move coincided with the launch of Israel’s attacks on Iran last Friday. Analysts and residents have said that the army is stationing soldiers inside Palestinian homes and neighbourhoods to shield them from being targeted by Iranian missiles aimed at military camps.
@palestine
@technocrit