πΈ Capturing lifeβs beauty through #Flower π» #Photography: "A day of Smelling Flowers" - Large Camas
#camas #flowers #flowerphotography #jlwerstroh #janetwerstroh #calgary #macro #nikon #macrolens #alberta #wildflowers #jlwalbertaphotography #canada #calgaryphotographer #flowerphotography
The Instax Mini 41 is the instant camera for grown-ups
https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/05/17/instax-mini-41-review-camera/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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The Instax Mini 41 is the instant camera for grown-ups
The new Mini 41 from Fujifilm's Instax division is sharp-looking, but fairly barebones when it comes to taking pictures.Brad Bennett (MobileSyrup)
Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My
https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/17/review-switchbot-wallet-finder-is-an-incredibly-useful-accessory-to-track-your-wallet-with-iphone-find-my/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Review: FInd your lost wallet with your iPhone using SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card
Update: The SwitchBot Wallet Finder is currently on sale, at one of the lowest prices weβve seen. I have an...Benjamin Mayo (9to5Mac)
They once lived the 'gangster life.' Now they tackle food insecurity in Kenya's slums
https://www.africanews.com/2025/05/17/they-once-lived-the-gangster-life-now-they-tackle-food-insecurity-in-kenyas-slums/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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They once lived the 'gangster life.' Now they tackle food insecurity in Kenya's slums | Africanews
Young men who once lived the βgangster lifeβ in Kenya's capital have become farmers with a social mission. Now, they grow food, feed neighbourhood children and run other projects.Africanews
Apple @ Work: The role of augmented reality in streamlining service, training, and design
https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/17/the-role-of-ar-in-streamlining-service-training-and-design/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Apple @ Work: The role of augmented reality in streamlining service, training, and design - 9to5Mac
AR on iPhone and iPad is starting to deliver real business value. Apple Vision Pro may follow the same path as Apple Pay quietly built and ready to scale.Bradley C (9to5Mac)
The image features a green glass bottle repurposed as a planter, resting on a decorative metal stand with intricate scrollwork. The bottle is positioned horizontally, with its neck facing the right side of the image. It is placed on a wooden table with a black metal frame, set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and a body of water, possibly a lake or sea, with distant mountains visible on the horizon. The table is on a gravel surface, and there are power lines running across the sky. A black pot with a plant is also visible, adding to the rustic aesthetic of the scene.
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The image features a large cactus planted in a repurposed black metal washing machine drum, which is positioned on a rocky shoreline. The cactus has multiple arms extending upwards, with a prominent central stem and several side branches. The drum is supported by three legs and has a perforated surface, adding texture to the scene. The background shows a body of water with gentle waves, and a cloudy sky with patches of blue. In the distance, a mountain range is visible, adding depth to the landscape. The overall composition highlights the contrast between the natural cactus and the industrial drum, set against a serene natural backdrop.
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The image depicts a scene by a body of water, likely a lake or sea, with a cloudy sky overhead. In the foreground, there is a repurposed metal drum, possibly an old washing machine drum, standing on four black metal legs. The drum is filled with driftwood, suggesting it is used as a fire pit or decorative element. The ground is covered with small, varied-colored pebbles, and the background features a calm water surface with a boat visible in the distance. The horizon shows distant hills or mountains, adding depth to the scene. The overall color palette includes grays, blues, and earthy tones, contributing to a serene and somewhat industrial aesthetic.
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The image depicts an outdoor setting by a body of water, likely a lake or sea, with a pebbled shore. In the foreground, there are two wooden bar stools with cushioned seats and a central black table. The stools have a traditional design with turned legs and spindles on the backrests, and the seats are cushioned with a plaid-patterned fabric. The table is square with a dark surface and a central pedestal leg. The background features a cloudy sky with patches of blue, and the water is calm with gentle ripples. The horizon shows distant mountains, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is serene and inviting, with the furniture positioned to face the water, suggesting a place for relaxation and contemplation.
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Das Bild zeigt eine Szene aus einem FuΓballstadion, wo eine dichte Rauchwolke aus Smokings die Sicht behindert. Im Vordergrund ist ein Banner mit der Aufschrift "FC 1860 MΓΌnchen" zu sehen, das von Fans gehalten wird. Die Fans sind in den TribΓΌnen zu sehen, und einige von ihnen stehen auf dem GelΓ€nder. Die Rauchwolke ist in verschiedenen BlautΓΆnen, was auf die Verwendung von Smokings hinweist. Im Hintergrund sind weitere Fans und ein Lichtmast zu erkennen. Die AtmosphΓ€re wirkt aufgewΓΌhlt und intensiv, was auf die emotionale Spannung wΓ€hrend eines FuΓballspiels hinweist.
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Das Bild zeigt eine FuΓballstΓ€tte, die voller Zuschauer ist. Im Vordergrund sieht man die TribΓΌnen, die von Menschen gefΓΌllt sind, die auf das Spielfeld blicken. Der Himmel ist teilweise bewΓΆlkt, und es gibt eine dichte Rauchwolke in Blau und WeiΓ, die von den Zuschauern auf dem Spielfeld ausgeht. Der Rasen des Spielfelds ist grΓΌn und gut gepflegt. Im Hintergrund sind weitere Zuschauer zu sehen, die das Spiel verfolgen. Die TribΓΌnen sind mit einem Dach aus Metall bedeckt, das Schutz vor dem Wetter bietet. Die AtmosphΓ€re wirkt aufgeregt und lebendig, typisch fΓΌr ein FuΓballspiel.
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Das Bild zeigt einen FuΓballstadion, der voller Zuschauer ist. Im Hintergrund ist ein groΓes Banner zu sehen, das die Jahreszahlen "17.9.1860" zeigt und mit grΓΌnen und weiΓen Farben gestaltet ist. Das Banner trΓ€gt die Aufschrift "FΓΌr alle Zeiten" und "Der Verein der Stadt Starkenburg ist Serben feiert". Die Zuschauer sitzen in den RΓ€ngen und tragen hauptsΓ€chlich blaue und weiΓe Kleidung, was auf die Farben des FuΓballvereins hinweist. Der Stadionplatz ist gut gepflegt und grΓΌn, und man kann die SpielflΓ€che sowie die Torpfosten erkennen. Im Vordergrund sind einige Zuschauer zu sehen, die das Spiel beobachten und Fotos machen. Der Himmel ist teilweise bewΓΆlkt, und es scheint ein sonniger Tag zu sein.
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Cory Doctorow @pluralistic
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Are the means of computation even seizable? - Cory Doctorow - Medium
Iβm on a 20+ city book tour for my new novel Picks and Shovels. Catch me at PITTSBURGHβS White Whale Books TOMORROW (May 15) and in PDX at Barnes and Noble with BUNNIE HUANG on June 20. More tourβ¦Cory Doctorow (Medium)
Ravel thrice with Dariescu once and Rimsky-Korsakov from Detroit - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
Alexandra Dariescu, piano, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jader Bignamini play: RAVEL: Le Tombeau de Couperin/ Piano Concerto in G. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Capriccio espagnol. RAVEL: BolΓ©ro. Live....www.worldconcerthall.com
Trump Says Will Be Speaking to Putin of Russia on Monday
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-17/trump-says-will-be-speaking-to-putin-of-russia-on-monday?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Israeli Strikes Kill, Wound 10 in Yemen Ports
TEHRAN (Tasnim) β At least one civilian was killed and nine others wounded in Israeli attacks on Yemenβs Red Sea ports, according to the Yemeni Health Ministry.Tasnim News Agency
KDE Plasma 6.4 Introducing An HDR Calibration Wizard
Nate Graham is out with his weekly development summary to highlight all of the interesting Plasma happenings for the past week...
phoronix.com/news/KDE-Plasma-6β¦
notiziescientifiche.it/scopertβ¦
Dal sito #notiziescientifiche
@scienza
Uno studio pubblicato su Atmosphere[1] ha analizzato 20 blocchi edilizi reali della cittΓ di Hefei, in Cina, per capire come la variazione dellβaltezza degli edifici influisca sulla ventilazione urbana e [leggi tutto]
Scoperto lβintervallo ideale di altezza degli edifici per migliorare lβaria nelle cittΓ
Uno studio pubblicato su Atmosphere[1] ha analizzato 20 blocchi edilizi reali della cittΓ di Hefei, in Cina, per capire come la variazione dellβaltezza degli edifici influisca sulla ventilazione urbana e sulla dispersione degli inquinanti.Notizie scientifiche.it
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CAREP Paris | Table ronde autour de l'ouvrage collectif #GazaUneGuerreColoniale
Β« De quoi la guerre actuelle Γ #Gaza est-elle le nom ou lβapogΓ©e ? Quels processus et quelles logiques, poussΓ©s Γ leur terme, sont-ils Γ lβΕuvre dans les massacres en cours ? Β»
avec StΓ©phanie Latte Abdallah, VΓ©ronique Bontemps, Fatiha Dazi-HΓ©ni, Leila Seurat
carep-paris.org/prochain-eveneβ¦
rediff : youtube.com/watch?v=oOp9NOEtHHβ¦
#GΓ©nocideΓGaza #Palestine #violencesColoniales #tpo #livres @palestine @israel @bookstodon
Gaza, une guerre coloniale - CAREP Paris
Table ronde autour de lβouvrage Gaza, une guerre colonial (Sindbad/Actes Sud) : une lecture pluridisciplinaire de la guerre en cours Γ Gaza.CAREP (Centre Arabe de Recherches et d'Γtudes Politiques de Paris)
The Trump Effect Is Here: Democrats Sweep to Victory in Historic Upset
Omaha just elected its first Black mayor.The New Republic
La puntata del DECENNALE di Be Radio!
Γ arrivato quel momento.
Quella puntata.
Oggi Be Radio compie ufficialmente 10 anni!
E noi festeggiamo alla grande con una puntata spettacolare, ripercorrendo proprio quella prima, introvabile puntata, custodita solo in una cassaforte blindata nell'archivio di Andrea.
Gli sketch del 2015 funzioneranno ancora adesso?
Lo scopriremo assieme!
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@podcast@feddit.it
Fuori Ritmo | Podcast e creativitΓ
Tra frequenze digitali e sipario, dagli sketch tradizionali alla standup comedy, solchiamo tutte le frontiere della comicitΓ dal 2015.Fuori Ritmo | Podcast e creativitΓ
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Guida a CompactGUI per comprimere programmi e giochi
Guida a CompactGUI per comprimere programmi e giochi
CompactGUI per PC: Riduci l'ingombro dei giochi pc e App senza disinstallarli. Esegui la compressione trasparente per liberare GB sul tuo disco.TantiLink
#WithinTemptation: The Invisible Force follows founders Sharon den Adel and Robert Westerholt as they become increasingly involved with the war in #Ukraine. What starts as distant solidarity soon evolves into direct action, on stage and beyond.
My password is not accepted because it is too long
In password security, the longer the better. With a password manager, using more than 24 characters is simple. Unless, of course, the secure password is not accepted due to its length. (In this case, through STOVE.)
Possibly indicating cleartext storage of a limited field (which is an absolute no-go), or suboptimal or lacking security practices.
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AI therapy is a surveillance machine in a police state
President Donald Trumpβs obsession with AI and policing speech makes sharing secrets with chatbots like ChatGPT, Grok, and Meta AI look awfully risky.Adi Robertson (The Verge)
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Our top story: The Observer carried out a wide-ranging investigation into whether Texas Partnerships, state-backed charter arrangements. have actually benefited Lone Star State kids in struggling schools. The results were troubling.
texasobserver.org/texas-partneβ¦
#Education
Texas Already Gives Public Ed Dollars to Private Operators. Here's How That Worked Out.
The state created βTexas Partnershipβ charter schools to turn around struggling public campuses, but an Observer investigation has uncovered numerous academic and financial issues.Josephine Lee (The Texas Observer)
Eurovision 2025: la Finale con Lucio Corsi in gara per lβItalia
Questa sera il Gran Finale dell'Eurovision Song Contest 2025 con Lucio Corsi in gara per l'Italia. La scaletta dello show e le informazioni su come televotare.
Heather Cox Richardson writes today about how Trump and MAGA are working feverishly to turn Comey's snapshot of some rocks on the beach into a sinister plot β working feverishly to distract us from Trump's glarding failure in so many ways. She says,
"In his newsletter today, retired entrepreneur Bill Southworth tallied the times Trump has grabbed headlines to distract people from larger storiesβ¦"
#Trump #Comey #MAGA #distraction #disinformation
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May 16, 2025
MAGA world is performing over-the-top outrage over a photo former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey posted on Instagram, where he has been teasing a new novel.Heather Cox Richardson (Letters from an American)
Well, they are obsessed by conspiratorial narratives. But on the merits, through my life "86" didn't mean anything but "jettison."
"86 the mayo in that sandwich."
I can't recall a single instance off hand where it had anything to do with violence. Has it mutated with the 20-somethings? Dunno. But Comey is not a 20-something.
This is just another example of abrogating the 1st amendment and making Americans afraid.
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"Southworth calls this 'narrative warfare,' and while it is true that Republican leaders have seeded a particular false narrative for decades now, this technique is also known as 'political technology' or 'virtual politics.' This system, pioneered in Russia under Russian president Vladimir Putin, is designed to get people to vote an authoritarian into office by creating a fake world of outrage."
#Trump #Comey #MAGA #distraction #disinformation #Putin #Russia
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"Ich kenne auch nicht die Namen ihrer MΓΆrder. Aber ich kenne die Namen der GenerΓ€le, Politiker und StaatsoberhΓ€upter, die dies zugelassen haben."@yairwallach.bsky.social #Gaza #Israel
#dogs #dogsofpixelfed #dogsofmastodon #photography #mixbreed #hunde #nature #hunderunde #nikon #fotografie #nikonphotography
Drivers at three busy intersections in Kingston, Ont., had no way of knowing they were being watched earlier this month, but high above them police hovered, zooming in to catch those using their phones while behind the wheel.
#technology #law #driving #Kingston #News #Canada
cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kingβ¦
globalist.it/world/2025/05/17/β¦
Un commento di Claudio Visani
La doppia morale dellβOccidente: volenterosi per lβUcraina, vili su Gaza
Lβesempio piΓΉ clamoroso Γ¨ quello dei βvolenterosiβ, la coalizione guidata dal presidente francese Macron e dal premier inglese Starmer di cui fanno parte tra gli altri la presidente Ue Von der Leyen e il segretario Nato Rutte.Claudio Visani (Globalist.it)
following a bird
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kodak tri-x 400 (taken by praktica mtl5), film developed in perceptol (1:3, 16.5 min, 21Β°C), scanned and edited
#filmdeveloping #prakticamtl5 #analogfotografie #blackandwhite #filmisnotdead #135film #kiel #dunkelkammer #following #crow #35mm #staybrokeshootfilm #perceptol
Y Combinator startup Firecrawl is ready to pay $1M to hire three AI agents as employees | TechCrunch
Y Combinator startup Firecrawl is back on the hunt for AI agent employees, after a previous attempt to hire one didn't go as planned.Julie Bort (TechCrunch)
Γ arrivato quel momento. Quella puntata. Oggi Be Radio compie ufficialmente 10 anni! E noi festeggiamo alla grande con una puntata spettacolare, ripercorrendo proprio quella prima, introvabile puntata, custodita solo in una cassaforte blindata nell'archivio di Andrea. Gli sketch del 2015 funzioneranno ancora adesso? Lo scopriremo assieme!
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A plataformas e ferramentas digitais impulsionam a gestΓ£o de projetos, tarefas e tomada de decisΓ£o coletiva, se consolidando como uma alternativa eficiente as Bigs Techs estrangeiras, colaborando diretamente para a seguranΓ§a e soberania digital do Brasil.
INSCRIΓΓES ππΎ
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#produtorascolaborativas #softwarelivre #culturaviva #culturadigital #comunicacao
Redes das Produtoras Colaborativas inicia QualificaΓ§Γ£o Digital Nacional dos Pontos e PontΓ΅es de Cultura - Colaborativas.NET
As formaΓ§Γ΅es comeΓ§am segunda-feira (19), com o objetivo de apresentar tecnologias livres atualizadas pela Rede para utilizaΓ§Γ£o dos Pontos eSandro Barros (Colaborativas.NET)
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#dogs #dogsofpixelfed #dogsofmastodon #photography #mixbreed #hunde #nature #hunderunde #nikon #fotografie #nikonphotography
Join me at noon EST (just over an hour from now) for a live stream about the unscientific methods used in the poll industry, and how to fix them.
If you enjoy good science, or learning new things, you'll enjoy it
open.substack.com/live-stream/β¦
LIVE SOON: How to Make Polling a Respectable Science
Starting May 17 at 12:00 PM EDTopen.substack.com
Have you updated your iPhone yet?
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #141 (05/15/2025) - Desk Chair Analysts
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#Tech #Gaming #Updates #Deals #Podcast
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #141 (05/15/2025)
https://youtu.be/xbjxDMDTdEU Tech You can now claim your piece of Apple's $95 million Siri privacy settlement Panasonic will slash its global workforce by 10,000 Google settles lawsuit that accused it of fostering systemic bias against Black employeeβ¦MajorLinux (Desk Chair Analysts)
#DOGE has turned its attention to small, #independent entities
NPR has identified close to 40 entities β inside, adjacent to & OUTSIDE of the #government β where DOGE & the #Trump admin have turned their attention in recent weeks.
It's the latest example of how DOGE is attempting to expand its reach beyond high-profile Cabinet agencies, & in some cases far beyond the #ExecutiveBranch & the #FederalGovernment entirely.
#law #SeparationOfPowers #AmericanAutocracy
npr.org/2025/05/17/nx-s1-54013β¦
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"and interviews with employees who were granted anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly and fear retaliation from the Trump administration."
I don't get it, how else will they retaliate but cutting their jobs, which they are slated to do anyway.
All they need to do is dox them. The gaggle of thugs will take it from there.
They have families to consider.
Physically, Iβm nearly his age, and I remember Man-Tan coming out when I was a teenager.
Old 60s civil-rights song:
βWell, thereβs just one thing, / I donβt understanβ: / Why the Southern Whites / Use Man-Tan.β
But the thing about Man-Tan is thatβs not traditional make-up. Itβs a chemical lotion that turns skin dark. And if you abuse it, it turns skin orange. It appears that, after about 60 years, the Syphilitic Orangutan hasnβt yet worked that out.
The Disney-ABC-Time-Warner-Microsoft machine -- exists only because we turn it on. If enough of us turn it off, it is gone. Think of it: It is in your power to plunge Bill Gates into poverty, to send Peter Jennings off to 'Good Morning, Saskatchewan,' to rid the world of Disney-licensed products, to see Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer reduced to talking only to each other. Disconnect now!
-- Michael Kelly (Editor-in-Chief, National Journal)
β¬ #Wisdom #Quotes #MichaelKelly #Microsoft
β¬ #Photography #Panorama #Sand #Tracks #Iowa
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