Guillermo del Toro made a point to finish off remarks at the Gotham Awards with "fuck AI" after talking about all the *humans* whose creativity made Frankenstein great.
Generative AI is intended to bring about the death of artistry, to make it non-viable to BE an artist, because the idea is to have machines do everything more cheaply.
Rachel Maddow Says Trump Is Excelling At Just 1 Thing Right Now. And It’s Brutal.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rachel-maddow-trump-approval-ratings_n_694138cfe4b0a75967041582?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Rachel Maddow Says Trump Is Excelling At Just 1 Thing Right Now. And It’s Brutal.
The MS NOW host ran through an extensive list Monday of controversial policy decisions, public statements and scandals.Marco Margaritoff (HuffPost)
Dry January, ecco i benefici (e una grande lezione) derivati da un mese di astinenza dall'alcol
https://www.vogue.it/article/dry-january-smettere-di-bere-benefici-mese-gennaio?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su Vogue Italia @vogue-italia-VogueItalia
Dry January, benefici di un mese di astinenza dall'alcol
Un percorso di introspezione e di mappatura corporea per conoscere meglio il proprio corpo. Non si ottiene nessun un badge d'onore o un'attestato di superiorità, ma un ben più prezioso insieme di informazioni sulla salute (e sulla propria rete social…Irene Coltrinari (Vogue Italia)
Spotted this Flower Crab Spider (genus Thomisus) feeding on a Giant Honey Bee (Apis dorsata) at Ulu Sembawang Park Connector, Singapore on 8 March 2025. The spider waits for prey that visits the flowers.
On iNaturalist [ inaturalist.org/observations/2… ].
#iNaturalist #Nature #Photography #Singapore #Spiders #Araneae #Bees #Hymenoptera
Flower Crab Spiders (Genus Thomisus) observed by Soh Kam Yung
Flower Crab Spiders from Mandai, Singapore on March 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM by Soh Kam YungiNaturalist
Head of armed forces on the Russian threat to the UK: the country's security "cannot be outsourced to the armed forces"
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62vd7…
Um, I get everyone being more aware etc , but isn't national security *exactly* what we pay the armed forces to do?? Is he expecting Dad's Army 2.0? "Who do you think you are kidding, Mr Putin..."
'Whole of society' effort needed to fight Russia threat, armed forces chief says
Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens.Jamie Whitehead (BBC News)
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'Trump ha firmato finora 221 ordini esecutivi, più dell'intero primo mandato' - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2025/12/16/trump-ha-firmato-finora-221-ordini-esecutivi-piu-dellintero-primo-mandato_85ff7c9c-024d-4955-b676-747f48a9e0a5.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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'Trump ha firmato finora 221 ordini esecutivi, più dell'intero primo mandato' - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
Donald Trump ha firmato più ordini esecutivi in meno di un anno di presidenza di quanti ne avesse firmati nell'intero primo mandato, aggirando ripetutamente il Congresso e costringendo i tribunali a confrontarsi con i limiti costituzionali del suo po…Agenzia ANSA
"Kuntalaisaloitteen [Hietasaaren arvokkaimpien metsien suojelun puolesta] allekirjoitti 10. joulukuuta mennessä 2254 ihmistä, joista 2076 oli oululaisia. […] Kyseessä on Oulun toiseksi eniten nimiä kerännyt kuntalaisaloite kautta aikojen."
munoulu.fi/luonto-ymparisto/ou…
Oulun päättäjille luovutetaan Hietasaaren metsiensuojelualoite – allekirjoittajina 2245 nimeä – Mun Oulu
Neljä Hietasaaren suojelua esittävää järjestöä ehdottaa, että kaupunki perustaisi työryhmän, joka selvittäisi Hietasaaren luonto- ja kulttuuriarvojen pitkäaikaisen turvaamisen. Suojelualoite luovutetaan Oulun yhdyskuntalautakunnalle 16. joulukuuta.carita.forsman (Mun Oulu)
The idea that women "gossip" and men "converse" is nothing but misogynistic bullshit.
If you think that, you're a sexist fucking pig.
#Men #Sexism #ToxicMasculinity #gaslighting #DropDeadAlready
Il petrolio è in calo a New York a 55,66 dollari - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2025/12/16/il-petrolio-e-in-calo-a-new-york-a-5566-dollari_e7bdc4af-4d0d-4a8a-a411-1b5fd0bdd0fe.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Il petrolio è in calo a New York a 55,66 dollari - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
Il petrolio è in calo a New York, dove le quotazioni perdono il 2,04% a 55,66 dollari al barile. (ANSA). (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
@scienza
leganerd.com/2025/12/16/i-prez…
I prezzi dei PC Dell stanno per aumentare: la crisi della RAM peggiora
La corsa globale ai datacenter per l’AI mette in crisi DRAM e NAND. Dell avverte: da dicembre prezzi in aumento su PC, laptop e persino monitor.Umberto Stentella (Lega Nerd)
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instead of saying:
"Oh god, I was such a cringey kid!"
try saying:
"Oh god, I was such a cringey kid!"
"Firefox Communicator Suite" has a ring to it xD
｢ Firefox will grow from a browser into a broader ecosystem of trusted software. Firefox will remain our anchor. It will evolve into a modern AI browser and support a portfolio of new and trusted software additions ｣
blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/le…
#ai #bloatware #firefox #opensource
Mozilla’s next chapter: Building the world’s most trusted software company
Today, Anthony Enzor-DeMeo step into the role of CEO of Mozilla Corporation, focusing on becoming the trusted software company.Rebecca Smith (The Mozilla Blog)
Fusco, Livio - Tavolini dopo la pioggia,
#Fusco #LivioFusco #Tavolinidopo #English #Ferrania #undefined
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![The image displays a collection of round metal objects with embossed designs on their surfaces. These appear to be vintage or antique pots, likely from an era where such items were commonly used for domestic purposes like cooking. Each pot has intricate patterns and what seems to be the impression of text around its edge, which could indicate manufacturer's marks or decorative motifs.
The photo is in black-and-white, suggesting it might have been taken during a period when color photography was not prevalent or simply chosen as an artistic choice by the photographer for aesthetic reasons. The focus on these pots indicates they are central to this image and possibly hold significance beyond their functional use.
There's no discernible background context provided within the frame; however, given that it appears slightly wet (as indicated by a shiny sheen), one could infer recent outdoor activity or exposure to moisture before being photographed indoors. This adds an element of mystery as to why these pots are displayed in such condition and what their story might be.
The image is attributed to Livio Fusco from the publication "Tavolini dopo la pioggia," which translates to 'Tables after rain' in English, suggesting that this could have been taken outdoors post-rainfall. This title gives a poetic touch to the otherwise mundane objects, perhaps emphasizing their resilience [...]](https://poliverso.org/photo/preview/640/68400875 "The image displays a collection of round metal objects with embossed designs on their surfaces. These appear to be vintage or antique pots, likely from an era where such items were commonly used for domestic purposes like cooking. Each pot has intricate patterns and what seems to be the impression of text around its edge, which could indicate manufacturer's marks or decorative motifs.
The photo is in black-and-white, suggesting it might have been taken during a period when color photography was not prevalent or simply chosen as an artistic choice by the photographer for aesthetic reasons. The focus on these pots indicates they are central to this image and possibly hold significance beyond their functional use.
There's no discernible background context provided within the frame; however, given that it appears slightly wet (as indicated by a shiny sheen), one could infer recent outdoor activity or exposure to moisture before being photographed indoors. This adds an element of mystery as to why these pots are displayed in such condition and what their story might be.
The image is attributed to Livio Fusco from the publication \"Tavolini dopo la pioggia,\" which translates to 'Tables after rain' in English, suggesting that this could have been taken outdoors post-rainfall. This title gives a poetic touch to the otherwise mundane objects, perhaps emphasizing their resilience [...]")
PayPal vuole diventare una banca, presentata negli Usa la richiesta - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2025/12/16/paypal-vuole-diventare-una-banca-presentata-negli-usa-la-richiesta_e732e7af-d5f0-4543-b948-b03df7ae2678.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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PayPal vuole diventare una banca, presentata negli Usa la richiesta - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
PayPal vuole diventare una banca. La società ha presentato la documentazione necessaria alla Federal Deposit Insurance Corp e allo Utah Department of Financial Institutions. (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
La Consulta boccia la legge sarda sulle aree idonee per le rinnovabili - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2025/12/16/la-consulta-boccia-la-legge-sarda-sulle-aree-idonee-per-le-rinnovabili_3eeb51db-5de5-4f60-ba36-eed31efa73c1.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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La Consulta boccia la legge sarda sulle aree idonee per le rinnovabili - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
È arrivata la bocciatura da parte della Corte costituzionale per la legge della Regione Sardegna numero 20 del 2024 sulle aree idonee e non alla realizzazione di impianti da energie rinnovabili. (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
@news
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La plenaria conferma le decisioni della commissione giuridica. Zingaretti: "Sono certo che Alessandra dimostrerà la sua correttezza"
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Stagione di prosa: Lopez e Solenghi portano la grande risata all’Alfieri
Il duo comico in scena venerdì (19 dicembre) con lo spettacolo 'Dove eravamo rimasti'. Un affettuoso omaggio all'avanspettacolo
Capitalism doesn't care about "public health". Its busy doing all it can trying to replace actual human workers as it is. The only interest any capitalist has in keeping you alive is so that they can exploit you until you die. You are an income source to them and when they find a better, more reliable one, they're done with you..
Altro che deserto: pioggia, vento freddo e scuole chiuse. Così Riad accoglie la Supercoppa italiana
https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/2025/12/16/news/riad_pioggia_allerta_meteo_supercoppa-425043408/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Altro che deserto: pioggia, vento freddo e scuole chiuse. Così Riad accoglie la Supercoppa italiana
Fenomeni meteorologici insoliti in Arabia. Le autorità locali garantiscono che non ci saranno intoppi per le partite di Milan, Napoli, Inter e Bologna previste…Franco Vanni (Calcio - La Repubblica)
Guerra in Ucraina, il presidente della Camera Fontana: "La Russia ha fallito completamente"
https://www.lastampa.it/politica/2025/12/16/video/guerra_in_ucraina_il_presidente_della_camera_fontana_la_russia_ha_fallito_completamente-15436691/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su La Stampa Video @la-stampa-video-LaStampa
Guerra in Ucraina, il presidente della Camera Fontana: "La Russia ha fallito completamente"
La guerra in Ucraina è stata un boomerang per Mosca e ha smascherato l’idea di una Russia come grande potenza: lo afferma il presidente della Came…La Stampa
Altro che deserto: pioggia, vento freddo e scuole chiuse. Così Riad accoglie la Supercoppa italiana
https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/2025/12/16/audio/altro_che_deserto_pioggia_vento_freddo_e_scuole_chiuse_cosi_riad_accoglie_la_supercoppa_italiana-425043407/?rss&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su Calcio e sport @calcio-e-sport-repubblica
*opens news and social media*
Panic! Outrage! Sensationalism! Impotent Fury! Celebrity Worship!
*closes news and social media*
Do I do this because I'm hoping for something better or is it just habit?
Salta in aria il ponte di Rocchetta Tanaro, nel 2026 verrà costruito quello nuovo
https://www.lastampa.it/asti/2025/12/16/video/salta_in_aria_il_ponte_di_rocchetta_tanaro-15436666/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su La Stampa Video @la-stampa-video-LaStampa
Salta in aria il ponte di Rocchetta Tanaro, nel 2026 verrà costruito quello nuovo
Sotto una pioggia che ricorda appena i giorni dell’alluvione del 1994, Rocchetta Tanaro ha detto addio al vecchio ponte sopra il fiume. Un ponte decrepit…La Stampa
#rant #Linux
Ok ok ZorinOS est super populaire en ce moment. Mais y'a quand même des trucs qui me font tiquer avec ce projet.
La version "Core" est gratuite, la version "Pro" payante. Y'a quoi dans la version Pro ?
- des thèmes (mmm.. faire payer des thèmes ?)
- "$5000 of Professional-grade creative suite of apps". Lequels ? La liste n'est pas donnée.
(suite)
- "Advanced productivity tools" : Deskflow, Planity, Xournal++, etc. Ces applis sont dans les dépôts de Linux Mint. Ça veut dire quoi ? que dans ZorinOS "Core" ces applications ont été artificiellement retirées des dépôts standards ou bloquées ???
- "Zorin Installation Support service" : ok un support payant pour l'installation je peux comprendre.
- "Contributes to the development of Zorin OS" : 👍
Bref, l'OS n'est vraiment pas mauvais, hein... mais ces points me font tiquer.
Stupore 😨
Il governo non vuole che i richiedenti asilo imparino l’italiano
Nei centri di accoglienza i corsi di lingua sono quasi spariti, per gli effetti del decreto Cutro: così per i migranti è ancora più difficile integrarsi
Il aula il piano socio-sanitario, Riboldi 'nessuno rinunci alle cure' - Sanità - Ansa.it
https://www.ansa.it/canale_saluteebenessere/notizie/sanita/2025/12/16/il-aula-il-piano-socio-sanitario-riboldi-nessuno-rinunci-alle-cure_08fcd270-5328-408c-ab39-2e053cb5d27c.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su Salute e Benessere @salute-e-benessere-AgenziaAnsa
Il aula il piano socio-sanitario, Riboldi 'nessuno rinunci alle cure' - Sanità - Ansa.it
Evitare che ci siano persone che rinunciano alle cure: è questo l'obiettivo principale del piano socio-sanitario 2025-2030 della Regione Piemonte. (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
Anziani più protetti grazie al telemonitoraggio, anche durante le festività natalizie - Sanità - Ansa.it
https://www.ansa.it/canale_saluteebenessere/notizie/sanita/2025/12/16/anziani-piu-protetti-grazie-al-telemonitoraggio-anche-durante-le-festivita-natalizie_dca7320e-c86b-4a7c-b9b8-2cc56556b597.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su Salute e Benessere @salute-e-benessere-AgenziaAnsa
Anziani più protetti grazie al telemonitoraggio, anche durante le festività natalizie - Sanità - Ansa.it
Cresce in Italia l'uso di sistemi di telemonitoraggio domiciliare che permettono di garantire maggiore sicurezza agli anziani, anche durante il periodo delle festività natalizie. (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
I went a-shoppin' online ... and the amount of AI slop products ...
oy!
I was in a parking lot, waiting for my son, and I stood and watched the young men and women around me.
rajivchopra.in/p/notes-from-th…
Sometimes, when you stand and observe, you learn much, and you also get photo opportunities
#podcast #streetphotography #behavior
Notes from the Field: The Parking Lot
Listen now | Just standing in a parking lot, observing people is fascinating. You learn a lot but you will also get great inspiration for your photography.Rajiv Chopra (Tramping in India)
I wonder how far the #maladministration is going to take it? Hidden donations via crypto, money from foreign governments via ‘naturalised’ British citiens, or even just the obscene amounts of money that pour into #Labour and #Conservative coffers making their party members an irrelevancy? I suspect very little. From #Russian money to the Tories, private health to investors to Labour the whole system is riddled in #corruption. They will not change.
theguardian.com/world/2025/dec…
UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics
Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribesPippa Crerar (The Guardian)
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in reply to Artemis • • •Do you know how much human skill we stand to lose? You don't have to immediately replace all artists—replace enough of them & eventually the experience & knowledge will evaporate as only a handful of chosen creatives get to practice their craft & new people don't come up with the same type of experience because the opportunities don't exist.
AI replacing artists is one of the worst things that could be done to us. They want us all to be slaves without a single bit of hope in our head.
Fuck AI.