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Today is a good day to improve our world.
#HappyFriday
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Microsoft Halts Surface Laptop Studio 2 Production, Future Unclear
#Microsoft #MicrosoftSurface #SurfaceLaptopStudio2 #TechNews #Hardware #Surface #CreativeTech #PC #Windows #SurfaceLaptop
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Microsoft Halts Surface Laptop Studio 2 Production, Future Unclear - WinBuzzer
Microsoft has discontinued its innovative Surface Laptop Studio 2 with no replacement planned, continuing a trend of streamlining its hardware and impacting options for creative professionals.Markus Kasanmascheff (WinBuzzer)
Cable companies Charter and Cox agree to merge
Charter Communications and Cox Communications, two of the largest cable companies in the U.S., have entered into an agreement to merge.Lillian Rizzo (CNBC)
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Xiaomi anuncia chip Xring 01 para rivalizar com a Qualcomm; conheça
https://canaltech.com.br/smartphone/xiaomi-anuncia-chip-xring-01-para-rivalizar-com-a-qualcomm-conheca/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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No thunder down under.
arstechnica.com/space/2025/05/…
📍 Miami
📷 Sony NEX-5
#fensterfreitag #windowfriday #photo #photography #foto #fotografie #miami #monochromatic #blackandwhitephotography #vizcaya
Home-casting Thermoelectric Alloys
If you want to convert heat into electrical power, it’s hard to find a simpler method than a thermoelectric generator. The Seebeck effect means that the junction of two dissimilar conductors will produce a voltage potential when heated, but the same effect also applies to certain alloys, even without a junction. [Simplifier] has been trying to find the best maker-friendly thermoelectric alloys, and recently shared the results of some extensive experimentation.
The experiments investigated a variety of bismuth alloys, and tried to determine the effects of adding lead, antimony, tin, and zinc. [Simplifier] mixed together each alloy in an electric furnace, cast it into a cylindrical mold, machined the resulting rod to a uniform length, and used tin-bismuth solder to connect each end to a brass electrode. To test each composition, one end of the cylinder was cooled with ice while the other was held in boiling water, then resistance was measured under this known temperature gradient. According to the Wiedemann-Franz law, this was enough information to approximate the metal’s thermal conductivity.
This project is a great deal more accessible for an amateur than previous thermoelectric material research we’ve covered, and a bit more efficient than another home project we’ve seen. If you just want to get straight to power generation, check out this project.
#Palästina #palestina #palestine #Völkermord #stopthegenocide #freepalestine #policebrutality #freespeech #Versammlungsfreiheit #meinungsfreiheit
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MOHAMMAD 🕊 on Instagram: "#liberation #Germany #nakba #nakba77 @bundesregierung @bundeskanzlerinmerkel"
mudiblick on May 15, 2025: "#liberation #Germany #nakba #nakba77 @bundesregierung @bundeskanzlerinmerkel".Instagram
Why OpenAI Is Fueling the Arms Race It Once Warned Against
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-16/how-sam-altman-s-openai-fueled-the-ai-arms-race-with-its-launch-of-chatgpt?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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i have just noticed this laptop's shell is slightly curved
and it causes inconsistent backlight (very noticeable in photos, less so irl)
is this normal or should i pursue RMA
#duckduckfedi #hardware #repair
Bessent Sees New Financial Forces Strengthening Economy, Dollar
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-05-16/bessent-sees-new-financial-forces-strengthening-economy-dollar?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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EU Economy Chief Urges China Self-Restraint on Diverting Goods
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/eu-economy-chief-urges-china-self-restraint-on-diverting-goods?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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I like this new feature on the Mastodon web-based front-end application — where, when you look at the someone else's profile, Mastodon shows you (some of the people) who follows this account that you also follow.
Although, I wish there was way that I could see the complete list of people — rather than just 2 or 3 people.
Mariotti conducts Brahms and Dvorák's Eighth in Stuttgart - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
The SWR Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michele Mariotti plays: BRAHMS: Tragic Overture in D minor, Op. 81. DVORÁK: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88. Live....www.worldconcerthall.com
Il New York Times ha esaminato video, audio, testimonianze e rapporti delle autopsie, mostrando che i soldati hanno sparato per circa sei minuti contro degli operatori disarmati che non rappresentavano una minaccia.
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Come gli israeliani hanno massacrato i soccorritori palestinesi
Il New York Times ha esaminato video, audio, testimonianze e rapporti delle autopsie, mostrando che i soldati hanno sparato per circa sei minuti contro degli operatori disarmati che non rappresentavano una minaccia. LeggiRedazione (Internazionale)
:: Lo spreco della vita si trova nell’amore che non si è saputo dare, nel potere che non si è saputo utilizzare, nell'egoistica prudenza che ci ha impedito di rischiare e che, evitandoci un dispiacere, ci ha fatto mancare la felicità.
_ O.Wilde _
The Funniest Posts From Parents This Week (May 10-16)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/funniest-parenting-social-media-posts-2025-05-10_l_68265470e4b02c37b4dfbb04?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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The Funniest Posts From Parents This Week (May 10-16)
"And to my children I leave my collection of tote bags and gift bags."Caroline Bologna (HuffPost)
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Harvard’s Still A Startup Heavyweight
Harvard ranks high in most metrics related to academic prestige and alumni success. So, it’s not surprising that the 389-year-old institution does pretty well in the startup game as well. We take a look at how is it measuring up lately.Joanna Glasner (Crunchbase News)
Micro-Automations: The Quiet AI Revolution
The real AI transformation is happening quietly in the form of micro-automations, writes guest author Itay Sagie, who breaks down the ways the process can turn small steps into major accomplishments.Judy Rider (Crunchbase News)
📚 How can university libraries protect researchers from predatory journals?
At the national seminar on displaced university libraries, I presented a framework for creating local white lists of journals — not as a tool of restriction, but as a way to guide and support responsible publishing.
🛡️ VACUP criteria
📑 Journal screening tools
🌍 Nordic best practices
⚠️ How to spot red flags
📥 Full presentation: dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.338…
Wann es wohl einen schnellen Roboter für den Haushalt gibt? 😳
Ein neuer Guinness-Rekord wurde aufgestellt! 🎉 Ein Team von Studierenden der Purdue University hat mit ihrem Roboter "Purdubik’s Cube" den Rubik's Cube in sensationellen 0,103 Sekunden gelöst.
Zum Artikel: heise.de/-10385567
Guinness-Rekord: Studentischer Roboter löst Rubik’s Cube in 0,1 Sekunden
Der Guinness-Rekord im Lösen des Rubik's Cube von Mitsubishi ist von einem studentischen Team geknackt worden. Die haben viel Arbeit in das System gesteckt.Oliver Bünte (heise online)
We’re excited to introduce our Google Summer of Code 2025 contributors!
These amazing folks will be working on impactful projects that will shape Django’s future.
Meet the contributors 👇
🧵 (1/5)
#Django #GSoC2025 #OpenSource #Python
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Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply
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Texas Lawmakers Push to Impose Penalties on Local Governments for Violating Campaign Finance Posting Requirements
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.ProPublica
when life crushes you but you refuse to give up your joy and wonderment.
#litter #waste #plastic #plasticpollution #microplastics #globalwarming #scotland #Glasgow #citylife #photography #urbanphotography
16 May 1941 | A Hungarian Jewish girl, Ágnes Fuchs, was born.
In May 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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Our latest Spotlight features Chris, whose street photography captures those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments that bring city life into focus.
Thoughtful compositions, great use of color and motion, and a touch of wit throughout.
Explore a few favorites here → glass.photo/highlights/street-…
#Photography #StreetPhotography #GlassSpotlight #GlassPhoto
Street Scenes and Sharp Instincts with Chris — Glass
Observant, witty, and always in the moment.glass.photo
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'Young Ahsoka' by Chris Vian
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Young Ahsoka
Happy May the 4th! ✨ Celebrating Star Wars Day with my latest piece Young Ahsoka 🧡⚔ Here’s to the Padawan who became a legend. “May the Force be with you.”Blender Artists Community
Minister Wiersma verdedigt het gebruik van glyfosaat:
‘Veilig volgens wetenschappelijke standaarden’. akkerwijzer.nl/artikel/1274845…
De BBB gedraagt zich wederom als woordvoerder van het onduurzame deel van de agarische sector.
Minister Wiersma verdedigt gebruik glyfosaat: ‘Veilig volgens wetenschappelijke standaarden’
Glyfosaatgebruik is wettelijk toegestaan en volgens de minister Wiersma veilig bij juist gebruik. Niet-chemische alternatieven hebben voorrang. Er loopt onderzoek naar een link met Parkinson.Akkerwijzer.nl
Das Bild zeigt eine moderne Struktur auf einem Hügel, die von einem breiten, geraden Weg aus grauem Stein geführt wird. Der Weg führt direkt zu einem Gebäude mit einem großen, weißen, kugelförmigen Dach, das an einem Mast befestigt ist. Der Himmel ist klar und blau, mit ein paar wenigen weißen Wolken. Die Umgebung ist grün und offensichtlich hochgelegen, was auf eine Aussichtspunkt oder ein Forschungszentrum hindeutet. Die Struktur wirkt technisch und modern, mit einer klaren und minimalistischen Architektur.
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Das Bild zeigt eine atemberaubende Panoramaansicht von einer Berglandschaft. Im Vordergrund erstrecken sich grüne Hügel und Berge, die mit dichtem Wald bedeckt sind. Die Farben der Landschaft reichen von dunklem Grün in den Tälern bis hin zu helleren Grüntönen auf den höheren Höhen. Ein kleiner Dorf oder Siedlung ist in der Mitte des Bildes sichtbar, eingebettet in die Landschaft. Der Himmel ist klar und blau mit wenigen weißen Wolken, die am Horizont zu sehen sind. Die Szenerie vermittelt ein Gefühl von Ruhe und Weite, mit einer klaren Linie, die den Horizont markiert. Die Landschaft wirkt unberührt und natürliche Schönheit ist überall zu sehen.
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Das Bild zeigt eine atemberaubende Landschaft aus einer erhöhten Perspektive. Im Vordergrund erstreckt sich ein weites, grasbewachsenes Hügelkrautfeld, das sanft nach rechts abfällt. Ein schmaler, unebener Wanderweg führt durch das Gras und ist von einem niedrigen Zaun begrenzt. Im Hintergrund erstreckt sich eine weite, hügelige Landschaft, die sich bis zum Horizont erstreckt. Die Hügel sind mit dichtem Grün bewachsen, und einige Teile zeigen dunklere, bewaldete Bereiche. Im Mittelgrund sind einige kleine Siedlungen oder Dörfer erkennbar, die sich in der Landschaft verteilen. Der Himmel ist klar und strahlend blau, mit nur wenigen weißen Wolken, die am Horizont zu sehen sind. Die Szene vermittelt ein Gefühl von Weite und Frieden, mit einer klaren Trennung zwischen dem grünen Hügelkraut im Vordergrund und der weitläufigen Landschaft im Hintergrund.
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"En déplacement en Albanie, le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer a évoqué avoir entamé des discussions pour créer, hors du Royaume-Uni, des "centres de retour" pour les demandeurs d'asile déboutés. Depuis son arrivée au pouvoir en juillet 2024, le gouvernement travailliste
Le Royaume-Uni envisage des "centres de retour" pour migrants hors de ses frontières
En déplacement en Albanie, le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer a évoqué avoir entamé des discussions pour créer, hors du Royaume-Uni, des "centres de retour" pour les demandeurs d'asile déboutés.La rédaction (Infomigrants)
AD Laurent : le compte TikTok de l’influenceur banni après un signalement de la ministre Aurore Bergé
La ministre déléguée à l’égalité femmes-hommes avait alerté TikTok sur la nature des contenus partagés par l’acteur pornographique, l’accusant de propager « une vision déformée et toxique de la sexualité ».Morgane Tual (Le Monde)
The relationship between Canada and the US is still strained although there hasn't been as much heated rhetoric as we saw earlier this year and there's still quite a bit of coverage in the Canadian media.. Some trends look like they will be long-term if not permanent, particularly in travel between the two countries.
Today's blog post links to nine articles about the situation.
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#CanadaStrong #Medical, #Politics #USTravel
The USA versus Canada 7
The relationship between Canada and the US is still strained although there hasn't been as much heated rhetoric as we saw earlier this year ...coredump3.blogspot.com
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"Lundi 12 mai, le Sénat a voté l'exclusion des associations d’accès au droit des centres de rétention administrative (CRA). Une attaque pernicieuse contre l’État de droit et le respect de la dignité humaine.Chaque jour, des femmes et des hommes sont placé⸱es en rétention à la suite d’un simple contrôle d’identité, uniquement parce qu’iels
Exclusion des associations des centres de rétention administrative - Utopia 56
Utopia 56 voit dans cette décision une attaque pernicieuse contre l’État de droit et le respect de la dignité humaine.Felix (Utopia 56)
Tory MP claims £1,100 for purchase of freely available Who’s Who books | MPs' expenses | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/politics/202...#MPs#Tories #Expenses
Tory MP claims £1,100 for purc...
Tory MP claims £1,100 for purchase of freely available Who’s Who books
Mark Pritchard submitted four separate expenses claims for index which is available in Commons libraryRowena Mason (The Guardian)
#NewSpecies!
A newly discovered fungus from #china for #FungiFriday:
Boletopsis longipes
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/57D8D2D…
Publication: doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.13.e142835
#BiodiversityDataJournal #BoletopsisLongipes
#FAIRdata
#science #OA #openaccess #biology #taxonomy #ecology #biodiversity #nature #wildlife #conservation #fungi #mushrooms #mycology
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Burning the Midnight Oil for #windowfriday
I haven't changed any of the colours of the lights! I've only upped the brightness and a little bit of the saturation! I wish there were another couple of windows lit up - but alas there were not and I don't know how to Photoshop! 😂✨
#photography #window #fensterfreitag #friday #amateurphotography #architecture #building #colorfulwindows #house #night #nightphotography #stonework #yellow #blue #explore #travel #bologna #italia #italy #europe #city #cityscape #urban #urbanphotography #citta #finestravenerdi #finestra #street
Tory MP claims £1,100 for purchase of freely available Who’s Who books | MPs' expenses | The Guardian
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Tory MP claims £1,100 for purchase of freely available Who’s Who books
Mark Pritchard submitted four separate expenses claims for index which is available in Commons libraryRowena Mason (The Guardian)
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ "Strix Halo" Delivers Best Performance On Linux Over Windows 11 - Even With Gaming
Now having shown the very strong AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 Linux performance for this "Strix Halo" SoC with Radeon 8060S iGPU for its integrated graphics, you may be wondering on the same hardware how this compares to Microsoft Windows 11. Today's article is looking at the Microsoft Windows 11 Pro performance as shipped by HP on their…
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AMD Ryzen AI Max+
Now having shown the very strong AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 Linux performance for this 'Strix Halo' SoC with Radeon 8060S iGPU for its integrated graphics, you may be wondering on the same hardware how this compares to Microsoft Windows 11.www.phoronix.com
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The image shows a Lenovo laptop lying on a wooden table. The laptop is positioned with its side facing the camera, allowing a clear view of its ports. From left to right, the ports visible are an HDMI port, a USB-C port, and a headphone jack. The Lenovo logo is visible on the top left corner of the laptop's lid. The background is slightly blurred, showing a conference room setting with a table and some office equipment. The lighting is soft, suggesting natural light coming from a window.
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