US and China Showing Willingness to Negotiate says LSE Academic
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-05-12/lse-academic-on-us-china-trade-negotiations-video?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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MPs, Senators get a salary boost, Carney will now earn $419,600, Scheer $308,800, and Blanchet $261,500
https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/05/12/carney-will-now-earn-419600-scheer-308800-and-blanchet-261500/459830/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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MPs, Senators get a salary boost, Carney will now earn $419,600, Scheer $308,800, and Blanchet $261,500
All MPs and Senators got an automatic salary increase on April 1. As well, government and opposition MPs who hold additional roles, such as deputy speaker, assistant deputy speaker, whip, deputy whip, parliamentary secretary, and opposition House lea…Abbas Rana (The Hill Times)
Yesterday I led a #solarpunk #ttrpg #gameDesign workshop - alxd.org/build-a-better-world-… as a part of itch.io/jam/build-a-better-wor… #gamejam !
It's available on YouTube - youtube.com/watch?v=6yuozcuXju… and PeerTube - tube.tchncs.de/w/apk1VqSPFA5ym…
We discussed how to represent hope, communities, technology-as-infrastructure and its cultural effects in game mechanics, building stories which give players agency in the face of the overwhelming disasters.
#games #rpg #futurism #climateChange #climate
Build a Better World TTRPG Jam Solarpunk Workshop
Game jam banner art by Roque Romero Continuing research into the topic of game design from my previous overview post I was a positively surprised to find a Build a Better World TTRPG Jam: “We live in capitalism,” said Le Guin, “Its power seems inesca…alxd - solarpunk hacker
🎮 Sony acquisisce Oriental Pearl - La PlayStation si prepara a conquistare la Cina! Un nuovo capitolo entusiasmante per gli appassionati di gaming 🚀 #Sony #PlayStationInCina
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Sony compra Oriental Pearl, PlayStation si espande in Cina
Sony PlayStation in Cina: l'acquisizione di Oriental Pearl segna un passo decisivo per rafforzare la distribuzione nel mercato asiatico.Andrea Riviera (Tom's Hardware)
L'immagine è un'illustrazione in stile acquerello che raffigura due maiali. Il maiale a sinistra è rappresentato in modo realistico, con dettagli come la pelle grassa, le orecchie e il muso. Il maiale a destra è caricaturale, con una testa umana che ha capelli spettinati e una faccia che sembra arrabbiata. Entrambi i maiali sono grassi e hanno un aspetto sgraziato, con macchie sulla pelle. Il maiale a destra ha anche un'espressione di disgusto e ci sono insetti intorno alla testa. Sul terreno ci sono piccoli dettagli come escrementi e macchie di fango. L'artista ha firmato l'opera con "KUNE" in basso a sinistra.
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Consumer Confidence Rises in Canada After Carney’s Election Win
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-12/consumer-confidence-rises-in-canada-after-carney-s-election-win?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Florida kids love this mosquito center. Just don’t call it a museum.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/05/12/florida-mosquito-museum-st-augustine/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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The Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian changed how celebrities think about exposure
https://apnews.com/article/kim-kardashian-robbery-trial-paris-fashion-week-a9a559cdc71fe20e943e7cba6e36d294?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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FAMOUS MARLBOROUGH ANTINOUS GEM NOW ON DISPLAY AT GETTY MUSEUM
THE Getty Museum of Los Angeles has put on display the famous Marlborough Antinous gem, which the museum bought for $2,115,000 at auction a...antinousstars.blogspot.com
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Son Dakika: Erdoğan'dan son dakika açıklamalar!: SON DAKİKA HABERİ: Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan, Danıştay'ın 157. Kuruluş Yıl Dönümü Töreni'nde gündeme ilişkin önemli açıklamalarda bulunuyor.
Erdoğan'ın açıklamaları şu şekilde:
Kaynak: HABER7.COM#ESHAHABER.COM.TR
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Son Dakika: Erdoğan'dan son dakika açıklamalar!
Son dakika haberi... Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan, Danıştay'ın 157. Kuruluş Yıl Dönümü Töreni'nde gündeme ilişkin önemli açıklamalarda bulunuyor.Eshahaber (www.eshahaber.com.tr - EshaHaber Yerel ve Ulusal Güncel Gündem Haberleri)
(1/2) Heute Abend startet die Jahresversammlung der #Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) an der #Universität #Magdeburg.
Gemeinsam mit @WissRat hatte die #HRK im April ihre #Solidarität mit den #Forschenden in den USA erklärt
👉 wissenschaftsrat.de/DE/Home/Bu…
und festgestellt: 📣 „Die wissenschaftsfeindliche Politik der Regierung #Trump ist aus Sicht von WR und HRK eine ernsthafte Bedrohung für die amerikanische und internationale Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft.“
Jawohl, dem stimmt das Aktionsbündnis neue #sozialeMedien ausdrücklich zu. 👏
Aus unserer Sicht gehen die Entwicklungen in den #USA auf die verantwortungslose Nutzung von Internet-Plattformen wie #X u.a. zurück, auf denen völlig ungehindert #Wissenschaftsfeindlichkeit, #Hass und #Hetze verbreitet werden.
Die #Hochschulen 👩🎓 👨🎓 in Deutschland sollten zur Nutzung von wirklich sozialen Medien wie #Mastodon übergehen, wie wir es in unserer Petition
👉 openpetition.de/UnisInsFediver… vorgeschlagen haben.
#UnisInsFediverse #eXit #WissXit #SaveSocial #WissKomm
Aktuelles - Solidarität mit Einrichtungen und Forschenden in den USA
(09.04.2025) Der Wissenschaftsrat (WR) und die Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) kritisieren Angriffe auf die Wissenschaftsfreiheit und erklären ihre Solidarität mit US-amerikanischen Einrichtungen, Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern.Wissenschaftsrat
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An update posted yesterday to Liz Cullinane's GoFundMe appeal for my wife and me:
"Last night, Given suffered an episode of atrial fibrillation. It was her third in the last four months. She spent New Years Eve in a public hospital in the nearby town of Ejido as she did in February, a week after Valentine's Day.
"Given has suffered a chronic form of the condition for nearly a decade. Aggressive episodes used to occur every six months, each requiring hospitalisation and cardioversion (a procedure in which the heart is stopped and restarted under anaesthetic). She underwent a laser ablation of the heart in Berlin but an error in the procedure put her in intensive care for ten days. A change of medication following another episode in England felt promising when, for the first time, her heart got through eighteen months without the slightest flutter.
"Until this year.
"It is clear that Given needs much better specialist care than she receives as a transient patient in different emergency words across Europe. She has had to bear the costs of these visits as a private patient (our prescription medications already cost about €uro 300 a month, depending on where we are) and although it has been a financial strain, it is a mere fraction of what we would have had to spend in the USA, even if we were fortunate enough to be insured.
"This latest episode underscores the urgency of our quest to settle somewhere and through a temporary residence, gain access to a national health care system and the regular care of competent physicians and specialists. Not to put too fine a point on it, our lives depend on it.
"We had planned to sail eastwards to Italy as soon as we re-launch the boat. But we are now considering an interim plan to fly to Rome, where we could stay with friends and where, also, we know excellent specialists who are willing to review both Given’s and my health and organise essential tests with an understanding of our limited finances. Some hospital services would be covered by a reciprocal healthcare agreement Australia has with Italy.
"We could leave Wrack ashore here in Almerimar and maybe even put her up for sale, the proceeds of which could help us rent somewhere. But old boats sell exceedingly slowly and in the meantime we would be adrift and shelterless. There is still no certainty that we will be granted residency anywhere — and thus be allowed to work and support ourselves, however modestly — even though we are optimistic. That said, a month or two anywhere would allow me to finish (finally) my long-promised book for the Dutch publisher, Thomas Rap.
"It is a desperate, complicated situation for which there are no simple solutions. Neither Given nor I have homes to which we can return. The help of this community has enabled us to survive 'in the wild' for a few years now but with the world the way it is, these days, we know that all of you are being confronted by the need to harbour your resources.
"This weekend, a dear friend had to lend us money so we could get groceries. We haven’t eaten much in order to invest in ensuring Wrack's seaworthiness. I spent today sitting with Given, whose heartbeat is still erratic, keeping her calm, staring at a heart monitor, and listening to the depth of her every breath as she rests.
"I wish this was a more positive update, especially as we have almost completed Wrack's maintenance and repair, thanks to you all and the community Liz Cullinane has created for us here. Given and I long for a different, more hopeful, less fear-filled narrative of our lives. Nonetheless, we are grateful for everything you have given us.
"Thank you."
Given had a significant set-back this afternoon when her 'low-level' tachycardia became something else and she collapsed in my arms, her body suffused suddenly by a gelid sweat. A young cardiologist intervened quickly to decellerate her heart rate as a crash team shooed me away.
Two hours later, her heart rate was steady, her blood pressure normal.
A new issue affecting her heart has been identified, although we need an English-speaking cardiologist to clarify for us what it is and how we should deal with it.
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Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 will simplify public Wi-Fi connections by allowing devices to automatically reconnect to previously visited networks, ideal for frequent travelers. The update will also sync Wi-Fi access portals across devices, eliminating the need to re-enter details on each one.
#iOS19 #AppleUpdate #PublicWiFi #Privacy #Security #WWDC2025 #TechNews #TECHi
Read Full Article Here :- techi.com/ios-19-auto-public-w…
IOS 19 Poised to Streamline Tedious Public Wi-Fi Logins Dramatically - TECHi
A feature intended to make connecting to public Wi-Fi networks easier will be included in Apple's iOS 19. By allowing devices to automatically connect toMunazza Shaheen (TECHi)
🇩🇪 Germany has shifted its policy on weapons transparency: Gov’t spokesman Stefan Kornelius says Berlin will no longer publicly confirm details of missile aid, including Taurus. “We can’t disclose how cruise missile support currently looks,” he noted.
bild.de/politik/waffenruhe-ode…
Ultimatum an Putin!: Bundesregierung verlangt Waffenruhe noch heute | Politik
Es bleibt bei dem, was Merz in Kiew sagte – auch, wenn in Istanbul Verhandlungen laufen.Philip Fabian (BILD)
You could still declare "Miscellaneous items, and another 5000 helmets"... 😉
Every bit helps.
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US, China reach deal to cut trade deficit, US officials say, details on Monday — Reuters
Bessent told reporters that details would be announced on Monday and that U.S. President Donald Trump was fully aware of the results of the "productive talks"TASS
Chinese government data: Chinese shipments of foreign-branded cellphones, including iPhones, dropped by 49.6% YoY to 1.887M in March 2025 (Reuters)
reuters.com/business/media-tel…
techmeme.com/250512/p11#a25051…
Chinese government data: Chinese shipments of foreign-branded cellphones, including iPhones, dropped by 49.6% YoY to 1.887M in March 2025
From Reuters. View the full context on Techmeme.Techmeme
Elon Musk says the US is running a 'quiet trial' of Trump's $5 million gold card for the ultrawealthy
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-…
#ImpeachTrumpNow #NoRepublicansEverAgain #RepublicansOwnItAll #RepublicanKakistocracy #VoteBlue #NoFascism #USPol
Elon Musk says Trump's $5 million gold card plan is being trialled
Trump's gold card immigration program is intended to replaced the EB-5 visa and provide faster residency for wealthy investors.Thibault Spirlet (Business Insider)
How Donald Trump Jr. is cashing in on his dad's presidency
businessinsider.com/donald-tru…
#ImpeachTrumpNow #NoRepublicansEverAgain #RepublicansOwnItAll #RepublicanKakistocracy #VoteBlue #NoFascism #USPol
How Donald Trump Jr. is making money off the presidency: 1789 Capital
Elon Musk is getting Pentagon contracts. Through a VC firm called 1789 Capital, Donald Trump Jr. stands to benefit.Bethany McLean (Business Insider)
I #materiali sintetici sono tanti e ovunque e c'è chi sta studiando la soluzione migliore per dargli una seconda, ma anche terza, quarta vita #economiacircolare #Pink&Green #plastica #ricicloplastica #greenplanner
greenplanner.it/2025/05/09/inf…
Infinita vita ai materiali sintetici recuperati e riciclati
I materiali sintetici sono tanti e ovunque e c'è chi sta studiando la soluzione migliore per dargli una seconda, ma anche terza, quarta vitaM.Cristina Ceresa (Edizioni Green Planner)
"Externsteine"
Hike in the Teutoburg Forest..
#Fotografie #Photography
#BlackAndWhite #schwarzweiss #Monochrome
#Externsteine #Detmold
Alliance Defending Freedom: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
John Oliver takes a look at the Alliance Defending Freedom – the legal organization behind several landmark Supreme Court cases, including the Dobbs case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, a five-star book review of a one-star book.
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Last Week Tonight (@lastweektonight) • Threads, Say more
304K Followers • 0 Threads • Breaking news on a weekly basis. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver airs Sundays at 11pm on MAX. See the latest conversations with @lastweektonight.Threads
inter-connected-ness
#photography #photographie #fotografia #fotografie
#blackandwhite #blancoynegro #noiretblanc #schwarzweiß
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#monochromemonday
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More necessary or more perilous? Experts on the case for a European supergrid after the Iberian blackout.
In an attempt to significantly ramp up its energy independence, the EU has revealed that it will be adding a further 89 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in 2025.
With widespread power failures and intensifying climate change, could it be time to revisit the dream of a European supergrid?
mediafaro.org/article/20250511…
#Europe #Energy #Grid #Supergrid #RenewableEnergy #EnergysSecurity #EU
I just sold a Tapestry (88" x 104") of Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge to a buyer from Bloomington, MN.
Thank you so very much!
More details here: fineartamerica.com/featured/mi…
#Minneapolis #Minnesota #StoneArchBridge #mississippi #Bridge #buyintoart #ayearforart
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge Photography Seminar by Wayne Moran
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge Photography Seminar Photograph by Wayne MoranFine Art America
Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri
Source: Next Generation 9 (September 1995)
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TALEBANI DELLA SCIENZA?
Difendere la razionalità e il controllo empirico non è fanatismo, ma l’unico antidoto contro l’arbitrio travestito da sapere.
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Ma quali “talebani della scienza"? Chiedere prove alle pseudoscienze non è dogmatismo
Quando si è a corto di argomenti, si colpisce il modo in cui l’altro si esprime, specialmente quando si osa criticare una pratica pseudoscientifica con argomenti fondati. Ma la vera medicina si fonda sul dubbio metodico, non sull’immunità emotivawww.ilfoglio.it
The universe is decaying much faster than thought...
... but still takes a long time
Paper with a wink and dead-seriously by Falcke, Wondrak & Van Suijlekom.
News item with links to paper:
astronomie.nl/nieuws/en/univer…
cc:
@hfalcke
@Radboud_uni
#astrodon #astronomy #astronomie
The video depicts a military operation involving a group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets, working around a large artillery gun mounted on a truck. The scene is set in an open, barren area with sparse vegetation, suggesting a training or operational environment. The soldiers are seen performing various tasks around the artillery, including loading and aiming the gun, with some individuals actively engaged in the process. The truck, a Tatra model, is equipped with a large artillery gun and is covered with a canvas tarpaulin. The soldiers are seen coordinating their efforts, with some standing and others crouching or kneeling, indicating a well-organized and disciplined operation. The video captures the soldiers' movements and interactions, emphasizing the teamwork and precision required in military operations. The environment is dry and dusty, with a clear sky, and the soldiers' actions are methodical and focused, highlighting the seriousness of their task.
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ToyDB rewritten: a distributed SQL database in Rust, for education
Link: github.com/erikgrinaker/toydb
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
GitHub - erikgrinaker/toydb: Distributed SQL database in Rust, written as an educational project
Distributed SQL database in Rust, written as an educational project - erikgrinaker/toydbGitHub
@scienza
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Il benessere psicologico è oggi al centro dell’attenzione, soprattutto in un’epoca in cui ansia e stress sono in costante aumento. Una recente innovazione sta guadagnando terreno: il test
Test salivare a casa: come rileva stress cronico e rischio di depressione
Test salivare a casa: come rileva stress cronico e rischio di depressione | Scopri come un semplice test salivare da fare a casa può aiutarti a individuare i segnali dello stress nascosto e valutare il rischio di depressione.Annalisa Tellini (Focustech)
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Xero is hiring Site Reliability Engineers (Observability)
🔧 #csharp #golang #javascript #python
🌎 Melbourne, Australia
⏰ Full-time
🏢 Xero
Job details jobsfordevelopers.com/jobs/sit…
#jobalert #jobsearch #hiring
Remarkable not to learn this basic lesson from the Sunak government.
These pools of water lead to a spring near the base of a magical, magnificent tree.
-Sedona
#Photography #Monochrome #Vortex
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🏛️ ■ El juez cita a la expareja de José Luis Ábalos que no acudió al Supremo y al exjefe de gabinete de Reyes Maroto ■ Declararán como testigos el próximo 21 de mayo.
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in reply to Disruptivo 🦦 • • •La imagen muestra una página del capítulo de introducción de un libro, número 13. El texto discute las convenciones de escritura que reforzaron el individualismo, criticando las prácticas que desalientan el pensamiento y el habla colectivo. Se menciona que ciertos segmentos del pensamiento postestructuralista y anarquista limitan la política a beneficios para el capital. Algunos activistas y teóricos creen que las actividades micropolíticas, como prácticas de auto-cultivo o elecciones de consumo individual, son más importantes que los movimientos organizados a gran escala. Esto dificulta la construcción de nuevas organizaciones, ya que hace que el pensamiento colectivo sea más raro, difícil y menos "nuevo". Además, se critica el enfoque estético que se da a objetos y obras creativas, argumentando que desconecta la política de la lucha organizada de los trabajadores, convirtiendo la política en lo que los espectadores ven. Se menciona que los productos artísticos, ya sean bienes o experiencias comercializadas, apoyan al capital mientras desplazan las luchas políticas de las calles a las galerías. Los espectadores pueden pagar (o donar) para sentirse radicales sin ensuciarse las manos, lo que permite que la clase dominante mantenga su posición.
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