US revokes visa of Colombia’s Petro after he called on soldiers to disobey Trump
Petro, who has previously clashed with the Trump administration on migration and drug trafficking issues, repeated his call for an armed force to “free Palestine” while addressing a group of pro-Palestine supporters outside the United Nations headquarters on Friday.
“It (the global force) has to be bigger than that of the United States. That’s why from here, from New York, I ask all the soldiers of the army of the US not to point their rifles at humanity,” Petro is heard saying in a video posted to social media. “Disobey the orders of Trump. Obey the orders of humanity,” he added
In response, Petro said the United States’ decision “breaks all the norms of immunity on which the functioning of the United Nations and its General Assembly is based.”
“The fact that the Palestinian Authority was not allowed entry and that my visa was revoked for asking the US and Israeli armies not to support a genocide, which is a crime against all humanity, demonstrates that the US government no longer complies with international law,” he posted on X.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/27/americas/us-revokes-colombia-president-visa-petro-intl-hnk
US revokes visa of Colombia’s Petro after he called on soldiers to disobey Trump
Petro, who has previously clashed with the Trump administration on migration and drug trafficking issues, repeated his call for an armed force to “free Palestine” while addressing a group of pro-Palestine supporters outside the United Nations headquarters on Friday.
“It (the global force) has to be bigger than that of the United States. That’s why from here, from New York, I ask all the soldiers of the army of the US not to point their rifles at humanity,” Petro is heard saying in a video posted to social media. “Disobey the orders of Trump. Obey the orders of humanity,” he added
In response, Petro said the United States’ decision “breaks all the norms of immunity on which the functioning of the United Nations and its General Assembly is based.”
“The fact that the Palestinian Authority was not allowed entry and that my visa was revoked for asking the US and Israeli armies not to support a genocide, which is a crime against all humanity, demonstrates that the US government no longer complies with international law,” he posted on X.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/27/americas/us-revokes-colombia-president-visa-petro-intl-hnk
Data Shows That AI Use Is Now Declining at Large Companies
Data Shows That AI Use Is Now Declining at Large Companies
Hype dims as a country-wide survey of US corporations shows a sudden drop-off in AI use among firms with more than 250 employees.Joe Wilkins (Futurism)
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Carney’s austerity begins. His first target: Canada Post
Carney’s austerity begins. His first target: Canada Post | Communist Revolution
The cuts to Canada Post are a harbinger of things to come under Carney.www.marxist.ca
Former Facebook Exec Warns AI Industry Is Entirely Built on "Vibes"
Former Facebook Exec Issues Dire Warning for AI Industry
In an interview, Julie Zhuo explained that AI companies putting the pedal to the metal can't even see over the steering wheel.Joe Wilkins (Futurism)
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The current war on science, and who’s behind it
The current war on science, and who’s behind it
A vaccine developer and a climate scientist walk into a bar write a book.Diana Gitig (Ars Technica)
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Cosa si cuce nel fediverso?
Ciao a tutti 😀
Condividere il progetto su cui si sta lavorando può essere un buon modo per infondere coraggio a chi voglia cimentarsi nell’arte del cucito.
È poco che cucio, ma la passione si è trasformata in lavoro in poco tempo pur non cancellando come fosse il mio mondo in bianco e nero, senza ago e filo nella macchina o nelle mani, il mondo prima di adesso.
‘Cucire’ era mia nonna che aggiungeva i polsini alle giacche ormai troppo corte.
‘Cucire’ era un’amica speciale che per regalo di nozze mi scriveva una lettera chiusa da una busta cucita a mano con la scritta ‘Auguri!’, ricamata sul cartoncino.
‘Cucire’ era la sarta della merceria del paese che trasformava i pantaloni lisi dei miei figli in panta-toppe.
‘Cucire’ era tante cose, ma non ero io.
Oggi condivido invece i progetti su cui sto lavorando: delle camice di seta con taglio a kimono. Ancora mi chiedo come io mi sia ritrovata qui. Ma mi sento a casa. Una casa cucita su misura.
E voi, in che progetto state mettendo le mani? Rattoppate? Ricamate? Cucite scarpe scucite? Cucite per sopravvivere?
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Re: Cosa si cuce nel fediverso?
matteob@mastodon.uno ecco qui il link al video (molto dettagliato e molto preciso, ma la procedura si può snellire): m.youtube.com/watch?v=2GTtVXOF…
Personalmente la userò fra poco per clonare una camicia che mi è stata commissionata. L’imperativo era non devastarla poiché ancora in ottimo stato, ma usarla per creare una nuova camicia come regalo di Natale 😀
Ogni tecnica è buona se per te va bene 😀 questa precisione del video mi incuriosiva perché una volta eseguito il cartamodello sei a più di metà dell’opera 😀 sembra molto preciso!
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eccomi di nuovo! Grazie per il video, molto interessante e sì mi sa che prenderò l'idea in prestito (mooolto semplificata) per altre prove, intanto devo dire che sono talmente tanto alle prime armi che non ho ancora usato la carta apposita per fare i cartamodelli: perché c'è un tipo di carta in particolare da usare vero? Anche solo per la grandezza... come si chiama e dove si trova di solito da comprare?
Perdona le tempistiche ma solitamente ci metto quel tot a rispondere 😅
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impressioni con le unghie smolecolate in parti incontabili (non mi so tagliare le unghie e faccio i casinetti)
Anche oggi è sabato, e quindi nuovamente non c’è nulla di interessante da dire qui. (Ma seriamente eh, non so perché i miei sabati sono così maledetti, solo in questo giorno sono così inispirata…) Per fortuna, di argomenti noiosi ne ho sempre qualcuno da parte, quindi per stavolta non soccomberò… magra consolazione. Beh, tra tante […]
N.J. drops nearly 225,000 from voter rolls - New Jersey Globe
N.J. drops nearly 225,000 from voter rolls - New Jersey Globe
Every two years, New Jersey election officials remove inactive voters who have missed federal elections from the voter rolls, leading to a reduction ofNew Jersey Globe
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More than half of Americans say the country’s best days are already behind it
CNN’s poll finds that more than half of political independents are either dissatisfied with or indifferent to both political parties – but different blocs of independents hold notably different attitudes.And within the parties, people are more vehement in their dislike of the opposition than in their enthusiasm for their own party. The Democratic Party last saw positive ratings from a solid majority of the country in February 2009, while the Republican Party last saw a favorability rating of 55% or higher in February 2005.
It’s been 23 years since Americans gave both parties ratings that were broadly positive at the same time.
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https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/politics/us-politics-negative-sentiment-republicans-democrats
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Not One Member of Trump’s Administration Is Popular, Brutal Poll Shows
...approval ratings among independents for the chief members of the president and his Cabinet have dropped to a two-to-one negative ratio, according to a Quinnipiac poll published Wednesday.
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Not One Member of Trump’s Administration Is Popular, Brutal Poll Shows
The results are in—and they’re not good.The New Republic
Bill Ritter [former Colorado governor]: While the president denies climate change, Colorado lives the crisis and leads the response
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Bill Ritter: While the president denies climate change, Colorado lives the crisis and leads the response
This week in New York City, I moderated a panel at Climate Week, a global gathering of leaders from government, business, finance, and civil society.Bill Ritter Jr. (The Denver Post)
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Is Duke Energy Liable for Climate-Related Property Damage After Funding Denialist Campaigns?
Attorneys for the town of Carrboro and Duke Energy sparred in court for hours over this question before a judge, who asked them for more information. Carrboro says it sustained $20 million in property damage from Tropical Depression Chantal in July.
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Fireship’s latest vid spreading the Linux desktop to 500k+ viewers
Awesome to see Omarchy getting more visibility! Fireship’s vid spreading the Linux desktop to 500k+ viewers is huge!
I don't use this distro myself, but I still cheer for anything that helps motivate Windows users to make the switch.
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Unexpected Critics of Trump’s Attacks on Wind Energy: Oil Executives
Business leaders and trade organizations have been especially worried by attempts to stop work on wind farms that had already secured federal approval.
What they're afraid of is the broad realization that climate stabilization requires leaving deposits they've already started extracting in the ground. Shutting down already-in-progress projects is something which makes that politically easier going forward.
La cistite ritorna? Forse è colpa tua che trattieni la pipì
Se trattieni la pipì, la cistite è solo l'inizio. Indagine sulle "cattive abitudini" che ti stanno rovinando la salute urinaria
Oggi parliamo di un'abitudine così comune da essere quasi invisibile: trattenere l'urina . Può sembrare un atto innocuo, ma il conto...Giuliano (Blogger)
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Palestinian statehood: Recognition amidst erasure? (25min Vid)
After almost 2 years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Western powers have issued synchronised declarations recognising Palestinian statehood – a diplomatic move seemingly born out of the immense public pressure they face. What’s missing from the story is the concrete measures those governments could take to stop the slaughter in Gaza, as well as their complicity by continuing to supply weapons to Israel.
Palestinian statehood: Recognition amidst erasure?
When symbolism trumps substance: Western states rush to recognise Palestine while arming Israel.Al Jazeera
Hollywood now has dueling open letters over the Israel film boycott
More than 5,000 actors and filmmakers, including Joaquin Phoenix, Javier Bardem and Mark Ruffalo, signed an open letter on Sept. 9 pledging to boycott Israeli film groups.Now, more than 1,200 other Hollywood figures, among them Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik and Sharon Osbourne, have signed a similar letter rejecting the boycott.
The good news is that this list of d-list creeps is like 20% versus the letter from decent people.
Hollywood now has dueling open letters over the Israel film boycott
Over 1,200 Hollywood figures, among them Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik and Sharon Osbourne, signed a letter on Thursday rejecting a previous call to boycott Israeli film groups.NPR (LAist)
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Scientists say X (formerly Twitter) has lost its professional edge — and Bluesky is taking its place
Scientists say X (formerly Twitter) has lost its professional edge — and Bluesky is taking its place
After Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, many scientists report the platform is no longer suitable for professional use.Eric W. Dolan (PsyPost Psychology News)
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The way Netanyahu laid out his agenda at the UN “haunts us”
“It’s either displacement or death in Gaza City or it’s displacement and death in al-Mawasi.”
President Trump rejecting the annexation of the occupied West Bank is a “very important moment”, says director of Mediation Group International, Martin Griffiths.
How do you handle emulator controls when using a controller?
One thing I’ve run into as I’ve been playing some of my retro games is that, when using a controller with an Nvidia Shield + Moonlight or even with just a Steam Deck, the emulators often have a massive amount of controls that I can’t really interact with. All of the controls are hotkey based, for save states, loading states, etc.
Most of the games I’m wanting to play are controller based, but it feels like the tools to enjoy them are all keyboard based. Do you just use the built in save functionalities? How does it all work?
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Steam controller plus 'sc-controller' for linux. It supports other controllers too. There may be an android fork out there.
I also use it for most steam games, as I abhor steam input. I always launch steam with --nojoy.
Any thoughts on using Tessaract for Sopuli?
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Bisturi O Lampadina Blu? La Soluzione Shock Contro L'Obesità Costa Solo Pochi Euro
E se ti dicessi che la vera soluzione al problema delle porzioni eccessive potrebbe trovarsi in una semplice lampadina blu?
Scopri la sorprendente psicologia dietro i colori a tavola, prima che qualche Direttiva Comunitaria ce la imponga d'ufficio.
Il grande imbroglio della dieta: la soluzione è in un interruttore?
Quando si parla di salute e benessere , la tendenza è quasi sempre quella di pensare in grande. Se il problema è l' obesità , la mente ...Giuliano (Blogger)
Zuckerberg hailed AI ‘superintelligence’. Then his smart glasses failed on stage | Matthew Cantor
Zuckerberg hailed AI ‘superintelligence’. Then his smart glasses failed on stage
The Meta CEO fumbled a demo of his AI Ray-Bans, giving us hope that the robots might be too dumb to take overMatthew Cantor (The Guardian)
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Sorting by "Active" shows posts with 0 comments
It organises by when they were last posted in."Active" also counts the initial post as a comment, so new posts are by default "active" until comments from other posts dethrone them.
I agree that "Active" should be reworked into prioritising posts with high comment activities generally though. Like /hot/ but more comment-focused.
US DOJ seeks information on Georgia prosecutor Willis, NYT reports
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a subpoena for records related to the travel history of Fani Willis, the Atlanta area prosecutor who charged President Donald Trump in an election interference case, The New York Times reported on Friday.
First James Comey, now Willis - we're now at the purging enemies you hate stage.
Thailand: Legal Committee Pushes for Immediate Halt to China’s Rare Earth Mining in Myanmar over cross-border pollution
Cross-posted from lemmy.sdf.org/post/43049861
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[Anuk Pitukthanin, Director of the Mekong Studies Centre] said the rare earth mining issue must be managed beyond local communities and treated as a regional concern.
Kanwee Suebsaeng, list MP for the Fair Party and deputy chair of the House committee [in Tahiland] said the House considered the Clean Air Bill yesterday, 25 September. One section deals with transboundary pollution. He asked the drafters how Thailand could bring civil action against foreign operators whose activities in neighbouring countries harm Thailand.
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Zung Ting from the Kachin environmental network reported that conditions in Myanmar’s Kachin State have worsened over the past decade, and even more since the 2021 coup.
Kachin holds vast resources amid high global demand for rare earths to feed clean energy supply chains and stockpiles in the United States, the European Union and Japan. Mining sites are located in Kachin, with China playing a major role in extracting ore and adding value.
He said China focuses on processing to add value at home, while avoiding mining on its own soil due to severe environmental harm. Chinese policy shifted to limit domestic rare earth mining by Chinese firms, pushing operations into several areas of Myanmar. Activity rose sharply after 2015, then increased again after the 2021 coup.
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The absence of control is alarming. Rare earth mining sites in Kachin have increased by more than 60 percent, with over 5,000 chemical ponds across about 400 mines. Similar mines and ponds have spread to Shan State. The impact falls heavily on local communities and indigenous peoples, with severe flooding every year. More countries are now moving into Myanmar to seek rare earth ores.
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Pollution from these rare earth mines is now affecting Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai and reaches the Mekong. He urged all parties to learn from the disaster in Kachin and prevent further cross-border pollution.
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Assoc Prof Dr Narumon Thabchumpon of the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, said political debates often get stuck on territorial limits. She proposed the no-harm principle. States must not cause serious harm to other states, and sovereignty comes with responsibility.
She urged ASEAN to table cross-border pollution from rare earth mining at the summit in November under the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution. She also called for talks on environmental and health security under RBC frameworks. Local authorities should be strengthened, with early warning systems and buffer zones put in place.
Legal Committee Pushes For Immediate Halt To China's Rare Earth Mining In Myanmar
Chulalongkorn University hosted a seminar about the contamination problem facing the Kok, Ruak, and Mekong Rivers from rare earth miningJeff Tomas (CTN News-Chiang Rai Times)
How do you handle complex emulator controls when using a controller?
One thing I've run into as I've been playing some of my retro games is that, when using a controller with an Nvidia Shield + Moonlight or even with just a Steam Deck, the emulators often have a massive amount of controls that I can't really interact with. All of the controls are hotkey based, for save states, loading states, etc.
Most of the games I'm wanting to play are controller based, but it feels like the tools to enjoy them are all keyboard based. Do you just use the built in save functionalities? How does it all work?
What 14 years of isolation did to Syria
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Sei Povero di Senso Logico? Il Mistero Dei 500 Euro Che Non Hanno Lo Stesso Valore
Estingui un finanziamento e ti liberi di una rata da 500 euro.
Ricevi un aumento in busta paga di 500 euro.
In entrambi i casi, hai 500 euro in più nel tuo budget. Eppure, la gioia che provi per l'aumento è spesso molto più intensa del sollievo per aver saldato il debito. Ti sei mai chiesto perché?
Il "Mistero" dei 500 Euro: Perché la Fine del Debito Non Ti Rende Felice Come un Aumento
Quanti di noi, affacciati al balcone o magari semplicemente facendo i conti a fine mese, si sono ritrovati a riflettere su strane sensazioni...Giuliano (Blogger)
Danishka Esterhazy – „Level 16“ (2018)
Eine Welt, in der weibliche Körper nicht nur diszipliniert, sondern als Ware geformt und zu „reinen“ Wesen erzogen werden, gehorsam, still und möglichst unsichtbar. Die Vestalis Academy ist kein Internat, sondern eine Fabrik: Hautpflege statt Bildung, Reinlichkeit statt Freiheit, Schönheit als Vorstufe der Verwertung. Was nach Zukunftsvision klingt, ist erschreckend nah an den realen Reinheits- und Schönheitsdiktaten, die täglich durch Werbung und Social Media zirkulieren. (ZDF)
US actress Jennifer Lawrence calls out Gaza genocide
US actress Jennifer Lawrence calls out Gaza genocide
American actress Jennifer Lawrence says the situation in Gaza is “no less than a genocide”.Al Jazeera
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To provide some context:
- Jennifer Lawrence apologises for 'butt-scratching' story
- Jennifer Lawrence Apologizes for Scratching Her Butt on Sacred Hawaiian Rocks
Jennifer Lawrence Apologizes for Scratching Her Butt on Sacred Hawaiian Rocks
See Jennifer Lawrence’s apology after she was accused of being disrespectful to the Hawaiian people, in her telling of a story of her scratching her butt on sacred rocks.Amanda Chan (Teen Vogue)
The Wailing Wall is just sacred rocks (limestone). Same with the Kabah at Mecca. There's Banalinga's for Hindus. There's the Stone of Scone in Scotland. Stonehenge.
There are heaps of sacred rocks.
Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption
Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption
Critics are warning the change would make life more difficult for LGBT people.Rob Cameron (BBC News)
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UEA trovis aĉetonton por la domo de la CO
La domo de UEA en Nieuwe Binnenweg 176 en Roterdamo estos vendita kontraŭ 1,15 milionoj da eŭroj. Tio evidentas laŭ raporto de la estraro al la komitato, dissendita en vendredo. Post kiam la vendo estos formaligita, la domo devos esti liberigita ene de duonjaro. La sorto de la libroservo daŭre ne klaras.
I should have known from the beginning that we(sterners) never intended to force Israel into accepting a two-states implementation.
I naively hoped that we wanted to enforce international law along the 1967 borders for a time, but we proved instead that we never intended to in the first place, and probably never will since Israel is an ally.
Yet our people still consider that we did something. The only thing our empty words and lack of plan aimed to do was to appease the global outrage, it worked.
Then, the last available alternative is wars, from the beginning it was always war, since neither the west nor Israel intend to let palestinians have a state. Or submit, or wait a more favorable time.
Let's fantasize that Israel ever wanted a two-states solution, then it could ask for Palestine's demilitarization, collaboration to chase down israelis enemies, a sincere acceptation from the current antizionist states(, including with a clear pro-zionist propaganda in these states), and could take written engagements that it will eternally support the palestinian demands towards euro-americans for a.n just/acceptable territory in exchange for Israel.
Claiming that peace with palestinians is impossible is a lie, they simply don't want to share the sacred lands. Netanyahu is the same as he was when he opposed the Oslo accords, his concerns for security are a pretext for grabbing more lands, and his bad-faith arguments and behavior are proofs of that.
I can only blindly hope that wars aren't the last alternative.
Again, i feel so stupid to have ever believed that we(sterners) intended to force Israel into accepting a two-states implementation, tsk.
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Denna workshop kommer hållas på engelska om någon deltagare önskar det. / This workshop will be held in english if any participant requests so.
OBSERVE: Date might change - check in a couple of days again for a confirmation!
English description:
Are you tired of missing a demonstration because the algorithm only shows you rubbish? Are you worried that the organisations you follow need to censor what they write so that their accounts don't get shut down? Or maybe you refuse to use the big platforms, but find it difficult to know what's going on in town?
Sociala medier underifrån (social media from below) is a Gothenburg-based campaign by a few left-wing and queer organisations that want to help fill alternatives to the networks of the evil tech giants with life. The participating organisations will use the alternatives Mastodon and Mobilizon (which this website is based on), which are non-commercial social networks by and for us. In this workshop, we will talk about why we need these alternatives and show you how to use them in practice! No prior knowledge is required, we will learn step by step together! Feel free to bring a mobile phone or laptop if you can – then you can create an account right away.
We will take plenty of breaks and there will be food and snacks during the workshop. Pre-registration is not required, but it helps us estimate how much fika we need to prepare.
Please feel free to comment here or contact us at info@underifran.se if you have any questions!
Swedish description:
Är du trött på att missa demon för algoritmen bara visar dig skit? Är du orolig över att organisationerna du följer behöver censurerar det de skriver för att deras konton inte ska bli avstängt? Eller vägrar du kanske de stora plattformar, men tycker det är svårt att veta vad som händer i stan?
Sociala medier underifrån är en Göteborgs-baserat kampanj av några vänster och queerorganisationer som vill hjälpa till att fylla alternativ till de onda techjätternas nätverk med liv. Organisationerna som deltar i kampanjen kommer använda alternativen mastodon och mobilizon (vilket denna webbsida baserar på), som är icke-kommersiella sociala nätverk av och för oss. I denna workshop pratar vi om varför vi behöver dessa alternativ och kommer praktiskt visa hur du kan använda dem! Ingen förkunskap krävs, vi tar allt tillsammans steg för steg! Ta gärna med en mobil eller laptop om du har möjlighet - så kan du direkt skaffa ett konto.
Vi kommer ta gott om pauser och det kommer finnas mat- och kakfika under workshoppen. Föranmälan krävs inte, men hjälper oss att uppskatta hur mycket fika vi behöver fixa. Denna workshop kommer vara hållas på engelska om någon av deltagarna önskar det, men vi hjälpas åt om språket ställer till.
Tveka inte att kommentera här eller kontakta oss under info@underifran.se om du har frågor!
Would you date someone who worked in the sex industry?
Behind the scene at Kamerastore
Hello there,
I just watched this episode on Karin Majoka’s YouTube channel, I think you may appreciate it too.
Dedication of the Kamerastore crew is amazing.
I don’t know how she keep being so calm in there, I would disappear for a month in this store and open every box and folder 🤩
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Humanoid robots are only hyped because GenAI is hyped and GenAI is hyped because Altman and his other conmen are scamming the World out of resources on the promise of AGI because "Scale Is All You Need", a very convenient trope for VCs as they have no other idea beside dominating a market by scaling.
So... if the GenAI bubble does pop (and the HBR article on workslop lets me hope that it has started) then I don't see how humanoid robot would not. I also imagine manufacturers are less prone to hype because they have been robots already for decades. Even some services like hospitals do have robots for cleaning, delivery, etc. Sure they don't look humanoid but it's still a baseline to compare with in terms of performance and price.
Edit: if you want to explore the OSHW FLOSS side of this check github.com/huggingface/lerobot but my own understanding is that there is no radical progress. Sure we might be inching away at "solving" robotics but nothing changed except few components getting a bit cheaper thanks to smartphone then in turn drone or obviously GPUs.
Edit2: if you don't feel like reading the article just watch the 2 videos by Roland Johansson on normal hand vs hand without touch, it's fascinating.
GitHub - huggingface/lerobot: 🤗 LeRobot: Making AI for Robotics more accessible with end-to-end learning
🤗 LeRobot: Making AI for Robotics more accessible with end-to-end learning - huggingface/lerobotGitHub
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What to Look for Before Buying a Small Business
Some business owners sell their business. The buyer who is planning to buy it must check some necessary details and can purchase it.
Starting your own business from scratch is different than buying an already running business and altering it. Buying a business involves plenty of processes, and everything should be done carefully. Before buying a small business, certain factors must be considered. All those factors are listed in this blog along with some special requirements. Continue to read and explore more.
Key Factors Behind Selling a Business
The reasons behind a business owner selling a business are numerous. Some of the factors include,
- The business owner might plan to retire.
- The funds from selling this business could help kick-start another idea.
- When the business sales go in a decreasing pattern.
- Sometimes, the business owner may shift to another location.
- If any disagreements occur with the business partners, the business owner may sell the business.
It is not certain that the business owners will sell their business in good condition. There will be some flaws and problems. Therefore, if you plan to purchase the business, consider the following factors, which are listed below.
1. No Undisclosed Issues: If the business has any undisclosed issues, then they must be resolved properly. When a buyer shows interest in buying the business, the first factor to be checked is the issues. If they buy the business with issues, then it may create a loss for them.
2. Business with Solid Brand Recognition: Some buyers check whether the business has a solid brand recognition in the market. Purchasing a well-recognized business minimizes future workload and marketing efforts.
3. Business is a Profitable One: The business that is going to be purchased by the buyers must not incur a loss. It must be a profitable one. Buying a business that is on a losing path is not a good decision because bringing it to a profitable path from loss is a strenuous process and takes a long time.
4. Build a Transferable Business: In some types of business, a large client base will be there for the business owner. If the business owner changes, then the clients will regret that business. So, while choosing a business to buy, check whether it is transferable or not.
5. Business Condition: Another factor to be considered before buying is whether the products used in the business are in good condition, whether the inventories can be used again, are the staff working there are skilled, etc. Also, the financial reports and sales patterns of the business must be identified. These are the factors that you must check in a business if you’re going to buy it.
The step-by-step process followed while purchasing the business is as follows.
- Initially, the buyer must do self-analysis. Whether they have the interest to run that business, the financial availability to make investments, etc.
- The next step is analyzing the business processes and their scope in the business market. It helps in understanding the sales performance, challenges in it, etc.
- Further, have a conversation with experts and accountants about the purchasing process and make the right decision.
- After taking effective decisions, approach the seller and check the condition of the business. Its work process, employee status, inventory condition, cash flow statements, etc., are the factors that must be checked.
- If a decision is taken to buy the business, negotiate with the seller and check for any legal issues. If everything is okay, then the business can be purchased.
Purchasing a business and developing it is a good choice, but its success depends on the already existing structure of the business. So, if you’re opting for purchasing a business, research clearly and choose wisely.
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L'alveare sovrano delle 953 finestre, strano palazzo che sorveglia la vivace Jaipur - Il blog di Jacopo Ranieri
L'alveare sovrano delle 953 finestre, strano palazzo che sorveglia la vivace Jaipur - Il blog di Jacopo Ranieri
Il possesso di una salda capitale è fondamentale per la fondazione di un regno, così come Sawai Jai Singh sapeva nel momento in cui, finalmente, il potere dei Mughal iniziava ad affievolirsi.Jacopo (Il blog di Jacopo Ranieri)
How to Play and Enjoy Slither io !
If you’ve ever found yourself with a few minutes to spare and a craving for something fun, fast, and slightly chaotic, you might want to check out Slither io. It’s a browser-based multiplayer game that combines the nostalgia of the classic Snake game with real-time online competition. Whether you’re just curious or hoping to grow the biggest snake on the board, this article will walk you through what the game is, how it works, and a few helpful tips to make your experience smoother.
Gameplay Overview
At its core, Slither io is simple: you control a snake, and your goal is to eat glowing pellets (orbs) to grow as long as possible while avoiding other players. All the snakes are controlled by other people playing at the same time, which means you’re not just trying to beat the game—you’re trying to outlast real players.
Controls
You can play on a computer or mobile device. On a computer, you use the mouse to steer your snake and the left-click to boost. On a touchscreen device, just drag your finger to control direction and double-tap to speed up. Boosting makes your snake move faster, but it costs some of your snake’s length.
The Objective
There is no “end” to the game. You keep going until your snake crashes into another player or the wall, at which point your snake explodes into glowing orbs, and it’s game over. Other players can then eat the orbs you leave behind. The goal is to grow as large as you can, earn a high score, and maybe even make it to the leaderboard.
How to Get Started
1. Visit the Website
To play, go to Slither io. No download or account is needed. Just choose a nickname, customize your snake’s appearance if you want, and click “Play.”
2. Customize Your Snake
You can choose different skins, colors, and designs. It’s a fun way to make your snake stand out in the crowd. Some players even use their national flags or team colors.
3. Start Small, Think Big
When your snake first spawns, it’s tiny. This can be frustrating at first, but the early game is about being cautious and collecting smaller orbs. It’s okay to hang around the edges of the map and avoid larger snakes until you’ve grown a bit.
Tips for Playing Better
While Slither io is easy to pick up, getting good at it takes a bit of practice and patience. Here are some beginner-friendly tips:
1. Play defensively at first
Don’t chase after other players too aggressively when you're small. Focus on collecting scattered orbs and staying away from danger zones, especially near the center of the map where action is constant.
2. Use boost wisely
Boosting is useful for escaping tricky situations or stealing orbs after a big snake dies, but overusing it will shorten your snake. Use it strategically.
3. Circle smaller snakes
Once you're long enough, you can trap smaller snakes by curling around them. Just be careful not to trap yourself in the process. It’s one of the most satisfying tactics in the game.
4. Follow the giants
Big snakes often cause chaos. When they die, they leave behind a feast of orbs. If you hang around safely near them, you might be able to swoop in and grab some of the leftovers.
5. Watch out for sudden movements
Other players can boost into your path and take you out instantly. Stay alert, especially when you're near a crowd.
6. Use the minimap
There's a small radar/map in the corner that shows your position. The center is usually the busiest area, while the edges are quieter and safer for beginners.
Why People Keep Coming Back
Part of the charm of Slither io is how fast and unpredictable each round can be. A game can last 10 seconds or 30 minutes—it all depends on how careful (or lucky) you are. And because you’re playing with real people, every session feels fresh.
There’s also something oddly relaxing about guiding your snake through glowing trails of orbs, even if you’re not aiming for a top score. It’s a nice balance of competition and casual fun.
Plus, the fact that you can jump in and out without logging in or saving progress makes it perfect for short breaks, study pauses, or moments when you just need to switch off and do something light.
Final Thoughts
Slither io isn’t about fancy graphics or deep storytelling. It’s about simple, instant fun that anyone can enjoy. Whether you're looking to kill a few minutes or test your reflexes against strangers across the world, it’s a game worth trying.
Just remember: everyone starts small, and part of the fun is figuring out your own play style. Some players go slow and steady, others dive straight into the action. There’s no single right way to play.
So, next time you find yourself bored or just in need of a mental break, head over to Slither io and give it a shot. Who knows? Maybe you’ll make it onto the leaderboard—or at least have a good laugh trying.
Have you played Slither io? Got any tricks or funny moments to share? Drop them in the comments—this game is even better when you learn from other players!
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lmao even.
You get what you pay for.
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in reply to ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆ • • •If you've ever seen what AI tries to do when you ask it to code for you, you would understand why it's declining.
We just hired this new guy who uses AI for everything and often leads him astray and into arguments that he is definitely not prepared for.
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in reply to ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆ • • •Those are some really good use cases.
EDIT: Though using AI to generate code (even small snippets) may cause licensing issues.
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in reply to Tenderizer78 • • •dastanktal
in reply to ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆ • • •Those are excellent use cases for AI, but it is also not a magic bullet. It cannot do everything for you, and often it can leave you a strike, especially if you're not willing to fact check it. It's a well-known fact that LLMs hallucinate, or straight up lie to you about what they know. So in many niche cases, which is what I am doing and what we hire this guy to do, it's often not effective. Just as often as it gives a silver bullet, it is often effectively wrong.
I have seen this dude use code and use AI to say things that are absolutely not true, like claiming setting a very high UID can resize a Docker image to an an absurd level nearing 500 gigabytes.
He also tried to use it to lecture me on how the auditors don't audit our company correctly and how we're actually doing things completely wrong and that he's the guy to fix it all and that'll take him just a little bit to train everybody up to shape.
LLM tools are excellent when treated with respect and the limitations of the tool is understood but unfortunately, far too many people believe it is a magic talking box that always knows everything and always has the right solution. 😮💨
I mean, this joker is so ridiculous that he can't even figure out how to use the AWS CLI correctly or how to setup "deploy" repo github keys. We asked him if he was comfortable working with puppet, or at least capable of figuring it out, and he looked like we asked him to touch a hot stove. Did I mention this joker has 15 years of experience doing stuff like this?
When I was looking at his code, it reeks of AI with anti-patterns I normally only see by strictly generated llm code.
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in reply to dastanktal • • •I think we're in complete agreement here. These things are not magic, they're tools that have limitations. I also think they're best used by devs who already have a lot of experience. If you couldn't write the code yourself without the tool, you have no business using it. It can't do the thinking for you, and just because it sounds convincing that shouldn't be mistaken for it having any sort of intelligence of its own.
I've seen plenty of people do terrible things with LLMs as well. Honestly though, it's not that different from what I've seen people do manually. For example, I've seen many inexperienced devs just start adding kludges to their code instead of stepping back and rethinking the design to make an underlying problem go away more times than I care to count. LLMs just act as an accelerant here allowing people to make a bigger mess faster.
The fact that somebody with 15 years of experience would be so bad at coding is the real story here though. Reminds me how I interviewed a dev with supposed 5 years experience one time, and they couldn't figure out how to reverse a string cause they didn't know how loops worked. That kind of stuff really makes you wonder about the industry as a whole.
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