Early photography: Untitled (Versailles)
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Sharing my favorite images from the early days of photography...Cendrine Marrouat (Cendrine Marrouat - Artist)
this is a good example of how fascists coerce reality to fit their ideology, brute force their lies into existence--they slander minorities as incapable of social uplift and professional achievement, then use state power to purge high-achieving minorities from prestige professions to make that true
🇩🇰 Denmark is sending army teams to Ukraine to study drone warfare tactics firsthand.
“We’re here to learn from the best,” says Gen. Peter Boysen, noting over 70% of Russian losses come from drones.
Great, great decisions by Denmark.
Kai Winding & J.J. Johnson = The Great Kai & J.J.
Since the last appearance of Kai Winding & J.J. Johnson, the pair broke up on good terms, and this is from their first reunion in 1960.
They're joined by Bill Evans (piano), Paul Chambers or Tommy Williams (bass), and Art Taylor or Roy Haynes (drums).
Classically RvG sounding, and very enjoyable.
#nowplaying #jazz #KaiWinding #JJJohnson #vinyl mas.to/@dnanian/11174958382107…
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Attached: 1 image Kai Winding and J.J. Johnson - K + J.J. Another little gem from Dad's collection - and something I haven't encountered before: what looks to be a quintet led by...two trombonists.mas.to
#vendetta #politics using #mobster tactics. That's all this #criminal #administration can do. #Congress do your job and #impeach and #convict this #pos; put an end to such #illegal acts.
#impeach #government #USPolitics #defeatGOP #abuse #power
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@_psee It hasn't really sunk in yet. All the stuff going on with the supreme court ruling has really messed me up to be honest. It's turned something that should be joyous sour. Very bad brain times.
I'm going to try and focus on the personal things. When my aunt saw the new profile pic she told my mum that I look exactly like her. I’m not sure why, but that made me really happy.
A ‘globally significant’ bank of biosamples from a study into the immune effects of Covid vaccines is set to be destroyed, two years after the award-winning research project was defunded by the Queensland Government.
Intended “to better understand the short, medium and long-term impacts of COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines in Queensland,” the QoVAX Safety and Efficacy Statewide Study boasted 10,000 adult participants across 86% of postcodes, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, generating over 100,000 biospecimens and 11 million data points.
“It’s a terrible example of research wastage and loss of a globally significant opportunity to realise benefits and generate knowledge through research based on the unique samples provided by the 10,000 Queenslanders who gave consent and participated,” Professor Davies, who heads up the Allergy Research Group at QUT, told Canberra Daily.
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#covid #covid19 #GetVaccinated #GetBoosted #vaccines #health #QLD #QLDPol #Australia #AusPol
Queensland Government to destroy 'globally significant' Covid vaccine study biobank | Canberra Daily
Read Canberra Daily's latest article on Queensland Government to destroy 'globally significant' Covid vaccine study biobank . Your latest lifestyle, entertainment, local & global news.Rebekah Barnett (Canberra Daily)
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R): "We are all afraid. I am oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice because retaliation is real."
David Axelrod wrote: "This is an honest, courageous, and deeply disturbing admission from Sen. Lisa Murkowski about the state of our politics and our country."
#politics #values #ethics
Why Trump’s Auto Tariffs Are Poised to Drive Up Car Prices
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It's never been safe to oppose empire, but the rapid erosion of constitutional rights in the US has prompted a lot of reflection within our collective about how we operate as a public space where people are at risk for state surveillance. This isn't just a concern prompted by an accelerationist Trump administration—in recent years liberal cities have been paving the way for authoritarianism. We've seen Stop Cop City activists charged with felonies for handing out flyers in Atlanta and oppositional journalists prosecuted right here in Asheville. While these instances of "overreach" once felt exceptional, the criminalization of speech now threatens to become a pervasive norm at the exact moment that local police are dramatically expanding Asheville's surveillance infrastructure. From drones to AI-ready real-time camera networks, we face new systems designed to identify and punish members of our community.
This is a liminal space, dangerously situated between a lingering expectation of democratic rights and the reality of fascism at the door. It isn't a moment for retreat, but it calls for new conversations—some of which are overdue. To that end, we're offering a few recommendations for individuals who attend events at our space. This is motivated both by ongoing reflections on safety and the knowledge that events this weekend represent an acute surveillance risk.
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5 RECOMMENDATIONS
💡 Use cash. Whether you're buying a book or making a donation at a fundraiser, paper money offers you the highest level of privacy.
💡 Leave your phone at home. There are lots of things you can do to harden the security of your phone (and you should do them!), but the best way to avoid being tracked is to not carry a tracking device.
Learn more about phone and computer security at privacyguides.org.
💡 Dress for (privacy) success! Our bookstore requires masking to safeguard community health, but wearing a mask—especially in combination with sunglasses, a hat, or hoodie—reduces the accuracy of facial recognition software.
💡 Walk, bike, or take a bus. Even if your car is too old to have built-in GPS, your license plate is a form of ID that's trivially easy for police and other bad actors to record. Bonus: skip the parking headache!
💡 Last but not least... Know your risks. Talking to police or federal agents puts yourself and others in danger! Even seemingly mundane interactions create opportunities for additional surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Learn more about navigating police interactions from the National Lawyers Guild at nlg.org/know-your-rights.
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These tips are intended to address mass surveillance, not targeted surveillance. Individuals at risk of being singled out by the State need to take additional steps to protect themselves from harassment, arrest, deportation, etc. But even if you don't currently feel that mass surveillance represents a risk for you, developing intentional practices to protect your privacy will prepare you for the possibility of becoming more vulnerable in the future. Meanwhile, a security-conscious environment makes it harder to isolate and repress those who choose to take bold action in opposition to fascism!
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BTW stavo pensando le manifestazioni violente vengono represse in quanto violente, mentre quelle non violente in quanto "resistenza passiva".
Dunque non è il modo della protesta che viene perseguito, ma proprio il fatto di protestare. Dovete da stavve zitti, perché io so io e voi no.
E la Costituzione? E i trattatti UE? Dov'è l'UE? Cosa dice di queste cose?
#sicurezza vs. #Costituzione #EU #UE
McLaren Racing’s CEO on Running an F1 Team
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Think people of faith don’t care about the planet? Hundreds of congregations—and even global church leaders—say otherwise. From compost heaps to global climate summits, many faith communities are leading the way.
✅ Good News: Christian denominations around the world—Presbyterian, Nazarene, Catholic, Orthodox, LDS, and more—are planting gardens, switching to clean energy, and teaching & advocating for creation care.
⚠️ Not-So-Good News: Although nearly 90% of U.S. Christian leaders acknowledge climate change is real and human-caused, most aren’t talking about it. This creates a false impression among congregants that their leaders don't care.
💡 What You Can Do: If you're part of a congregation—or know someone who is—there are so many ways faith communities can lead on climate. From free toolkits and carbon calculators to global networks and youth engagement, I've got a big list of ways to start the conversation and take action this week.
Read more: talkingclimate.ca/p/more-than-…
More than “thoughts & prayers”
90% of Christian leaders agree that the climate is changing… but most aren’t talking about it!Katharine Hayhoe (Talking Climate)
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I asked a woman at work if she thought it was a good idea that her husband drove from one end of the city to the other end, 4 times a day, because he went home for lunch - in view of our failing climate - she said "God wouldn't let anything bad like global warming happen to us".
They learn this shtick about being "the crown of creation" and everything on the globe is put here for humans to use.
Christianity is a very dangerous ideology.
Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing technology to boost the profits fueling an internet empire currently worth $1.8 trillion. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles.
#Google #advertising #antitrust #technology #monopoly
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Revision: it's Mr #ShahidBolsen!
#MiddleNation I don't know this gentleman but after listening a few minutes he seems to me a 21st century #MalcolmX and I am bloody paying attention now!
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#SelfDetermination #FightThePower #BlackMastodon #GlobalSouth #ClassWar #anarchism
#MiddleNation I don't know this gentleman but after listening a few minutes he seems to me a 21st century #MalcolmX and I am bloody paying attention now!
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#SelfDetermination #FightThePower #BlackMastodon #GlobalSouth #ClassWar #anarchism
Y’all know what happened to RFK junior’s brainworm?
It starved to death.
Sorry, needed the comic relief. And also, RFK is both very evil, and very, very stupid.
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You Might Walk Past These—But They’re Tiny Masterpieces in Disguise
In Milan, Golsa Golchini is reshaping how we see the cracks, rust, and decay of city walls. Her miniature street art scenes don’t cover damage—they embrace it.
A girl swings from rain streaks. A turtle borrows a tank as its shell. A young musician draws music from crumbling plaster. Each piece is site-specific, small in scale but rich in detail, and carefully crafted to interact with its exact surroundings. In this collection, we feature ten of Golchini’s latest public artworks across Milan—where the city’s imperfections become the very foundation of her storytelling.
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Laundry Day
A woman leans from a real window, painted to appear as if she’s reading the fractured wall like a book. The peeling plaster becomes a cascading page.
The Hidden Melody
Golsa Golchini cleverly integrates minimalist art, depicting a young girl realistically painted emerging from peeling plaster. The girl is holding a bow as if playing Double Bass on the crumbling wall itself, transforming urban decay into a subtle and poetic performance.
Flashlight Beam
A boy holds a large flashlight aimed upward. The beam isn’t painted—it’s a real streak of sunlight on the wall, timed perfectly with the art.
Elephant Friend
A little girl in a striped dress reaches out to gently touch the head of an elephant, its form emerging naturally from the cracked wall. Golsa Golchini uses the contours of the damaged surface to suggest the animal’s shape, turning urban decay into an unexpected moment of connection between child and creature.
Turtle Shell
A green turtle peeks out from behind a public plastic container. The container’s shape mimics its shell in a surreal visual twist.
Boy with Dog
A child walks a dog on a leash. The dog is made from a rust stain and a hole in the wall, blending seamlessly with the texture.
Snail at the Curb
A snail painted near the sidewalk seems to crawl slowly through a pile of real dried leaves. The edge of the street becomes part of its journey.
Rain Swing
A girl swings from two long streaks of water damage on a concrete wall. The stains form ropes, and her painted legs kick out into open space.
Cracked Pikachu
A joyful cartoon face bursts through a chipped section of wall, clearly inspired by Pikachu from Pokémon. The playful eyes and wide pink mouth are painted around the cracks, making it feel like the character is peeking through the surface itself.
Giraffe Peek
A giraffe peeks through an opening in dense ivy, as if hiding behind the greenery. The painted surface perfectly matches the hole.
Golsa Golchini’s art doesn’t just live on the walls of Milan—it lives with them. Every crack becomes a canvas, every rust patch a character. These ten interventions remind us that beauty can emerge from erosion, and that even a broken surface can tell a complete story. In Golchini’s hands, the city itself collaborates—every wall is part of the work.
More: Natalia Rak: The Muralist Turning Walls Into Masterpieces
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12 Brilliant Bird Murals That Bring Nature to the Streets
From intimate close-ups to massive architectural takeovers, this collection of bird-themed street art captures the elegance, mystery, and bold presence of birds across the globe.
You’ll find photorealistic falcons, surreal cranes, oversized parrots, and delicate wrens brought to life on city walls—each mural a tribute to avian beauty and the artists who transform urban landscapes with their feathers and color. Locations range from the Netherlands and Morocco to France and Australia, each mural offering a unique interpretation of nature through public art.More birds!: 8 Beautiful Artworks That Seem to Grow From Nature
Daniel Mac Lloyd’s mural in Heerlen, Netherlands
Two vibrant blue parrots embrace in a strikingly intimate pose, filling the entire side of a house. Painted with rich blues and bursts of orange, the feathers look almost fluid—blending realism with a painterly splash technique that gives motion and emotion to the birds.
Geoffrey Carran’s mural in Carlton North, Melbourne, Australia
A vibrant superb fairywren perches on a blooming branch of pink flowers, painted on a sleek gray wall. The contrast of the soft blossoms and the vivid blue plumage creates a delicate and cheerful composition full of spring energy.
Alegría del Prado’s mural in Rabat, Morocco
A regal falcon with floral plumage and textile patterns adorns a white building in Rabat. The intricate design blends feathers with decorative motifs, transforming the raptor into a symbolic and cultural tapestry.
Curtis Hylton’s mural in Nykvarn, Sweden
A majestic osprey emerges from a composition of large cream-colored roses and golden shells, with two chicks nestled below. The hyperrealism and symbolic floral fusion create a visual story of protection and grace.
Vadim Mezzo’s mural in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Two elegant herons stand side by side in front of a stylized pink sunset and pine tree silhouettes. The mural is geometric yet soft, creating a tranquil lake scene with a graphic, poster-like quality.
A-MO’s mural in Bordeaux, France
A kingfisher, perched on the corner of a building, bursts with color and texture. The dynamic brushwork mimics feathers in motion, and the location cleverly integrates the mural into urban flow.
WD (Wild Drawing)’s mural in Athens, Greece
An owl stares intensely from a historic building corner, its massive eyes framed by golden ornamental swirls. The illusion of depth and the realistic textures make it feel alive within the wall.
TUZQ’s mural in Mol, Belgium
A grey crowned crane stands regally with deep blue feathers and a shimmering gold crest. The dark background contrasts sharply with the vivid bird, adding theatrical lighting to this photorealistic piece.
Adele Renault’s mural in Stavelot, Belgium
A pigeon’s head dominates a multi-surfaced house, with textured roof tiles doubling as feathers. The gradient iridescence and scale of the piece give it a surreal monumentality.
L7m’s mural
A small bird bursts into motion with chaotic lines and neon shades of pink, orange, and black. L7m blends abstract graffiti with realism, creating a sense of explosive speed and urban energy.
Jan Is De Man’s mural in Vinkeveense Plassen, Netherlands
A photorealistic peacock appears to be walking off a brick wall and into nature. The illusionary depth and shimmering tail feathers spill across the path like a real bird mid-stride.
Mural by Carlos Alberto GH in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico
A hyper-realistic 3D street art mural by Carlos Alberto GH in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, depicting a vibrant scarlet macaw in flight. The parrot’s red, blue, and yellow feathers are rendered with stunning precision, creating the illusion that the bird is emerging from the wall.More: When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos)
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When Street Art Meets Nature (40 Photos) - STREET ART UTOPIA
When street art meets nature, the results are stunning. Some artists blend their murals seamlessly with the landscape, while others use real plants to bring their work to life.Vidar (Street Art Utopia)
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Seen in Baltimore, USA
The image shows a sticker on a gray metal surface, likely a trash can. The sticker is circular with a black border and white background. Inside the circle, there is a cartoon illustration of an opossum holding a red book with its paws. The opossum is depicted in a relaxed pose, with its tail curled around its body. The text on the sticker reads "TRASH FASCISM • NOT BOOKS" in bold, white capital letters, with the words "TRASH" and "BOOKS" on the top and bottom, respectively, and "FASCISM" in the middle. The sticker's design suggests a message promoting the value of books over the suppression of ideas, as indicated by the phrase "TRASH FASCISM."
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shit... we are fucked... that goes for me with my food sensitivity...
fuck you RFK jr, fuck you, it would be nice if there is a guillotine in your g-d damned future. or at least if the tapeworm in your head would eat the rest of your g-d damned brain, preferably tonight before you do more damage
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FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.Alexander Tin (CBS News)
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#photography #worklyfe #iPhone
so I’m trying out Wire
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Matrix, is that you 
Trump’s tariff plan is a shameless cash grab, using everyday Americans as pawns while his billionaire buddies rake in profits. This isn’t policy—it’s insider trading at the highest level. Time to hold him accountable. #Corruption #TrumpTariffs #TheSwamp newrepublic.com/post/194107/...
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Trump Has Eyewateringly Corrupt Scheme to Get Rich Off Tariffs
Donald Trump has found a way to cash in on his tariffs.The New Republic
#Meloni trifft #Trump und die tagesschau übernimmt 1:1 deren Narrative.
Ist nicht nur nicht in Ordnung, sondern brandgefährlich .
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ARD: Die rechtspopulistischen Strategien der Sendeanstalt
In der ARD geht ein Schreckgespenst umher. Das Gespenst heißt: "Woke". Die öffentlich-rechtliche Sendeanstalt tut alles, um es zu vertreibenStephan Maus (STERN.de)
Cannabis Industry Cautiously Optimistic It Won't Be Burned By Trump
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Cannabis Industry Cautiously Optimistic It Won't Be Burned By Trump
Many marijuana business insiders think that the industry is too big to roll back.David Moye (HuffPost)
Lhasa de Sela was a singer songwriter who passed away in 2010 at the age of 37. She released three albums in her lifetime - but she was also a talented painter
#lhasa #lhasadelasela #art #artist #singersongwriter #artworld #portraits #portraitart #painter #peintre #peinture #kunst #künstler #worldofart #lallorona #musicworld #music
Uber in Talks to Buy Turkish Delivery Platform Trendyol Go
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#GifsArtidote: watch children, adults and governments voice their protest about the #Palestinian occupation and #genocide by #Israel. All of them call for a global boycott of #US companies and for all humans to stand up and fight against #authoritarianism and my message is learn about #anarchism and #DirectAction, #CommunitySafety and #DefenceTechniques. #KnowledgeIsPower #press #BreakingNews #news
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Trump Says He Is Reluctant to Keep Raising Tariffs on China
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