A López Estelche's world premiere with Martínez and Schumann from Madrid - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
Sofía Martínez Villar, narrator, and the Spanish National Orchestra conducted by Ivan López Reynoso perform: Israel LÓPEZ ESTELCHE: Naturaleza muerta, world premiere. SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 4 in D minor op. 120. Recorded 1...www.worldconcerthall.com
Trump peddles false conspiracy theories tying Clintons to several deaths
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/17/trump-clinton-false-conspiracy-theories/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Politics @politics-WashPost
Putin-Zelensky Meeting Possible After Specific Agreements: Kremlin
A meeting between Zelensky and Putin is possible if certain agreements are reached by the delegations of the two countries, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.Sputnik Africa
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Police investigate explosion in Palm Springs, California
No one from a nearby fertility clinic was harmed, but one person was killed and several were injured.Nadine Yousif (BBC News)
Alla sede del Consorzio di Bonifica una panchina arcobaleno contro l’omofobia
Il taglio del nastro nella giornata mondiale contro le discriminazioni sessuali. L'ente ha ottenuto la certificazione per la parità di genere
From: @DJDarren
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Darren (@DJDarren@mendeddrum.org)
Shocking that Israel should score so many points from the public vote... #EurovisionThe Mended Drum
Il saluto di Lucca Comics . Tornano le maxi biglie . Kopinski omaggia Petacchi
A Lucca e Pisa arriveranno 8 grandi installazioni dedicate agli eroi del ciclismo. In piazza Napoleone l’opera dedicata al campione Alessandro Petacchi.
Ein bunter Abend
mit Musik aus Europa
punktet in die Nacht
Kommt gut durch die Nacht und habt Dank für die Beiträge zum #esc
Coding without a laptop: Two weeks with AR glasses and Linux on Android
Link: holdtherobot.com/blog/2025/05/…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Coding Without a Laptop - Two Weeks with AR Glasses and Linux on Android
I recently learned something that blew my mind;holdtherobot.com
Cutting NWS will cost lives. The Jackson, KY office didn't have overnight forecasters for the storms that roll through last night. Overall, this meant the NWS was slower to respond to the storms in the area, so people got alerts/warnings later, which will lead to more injuries/deaths.
- reuters.com/world/us/bomb-expl…
College newspapers under pressure as immigration fears silence sources
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/05/17/college-newspapers-trump-international-students/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Education @education-WashPost
In Texas, an early heat wave raises concerns for summer
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/17/nx-s1-5399613/in-texas-an-early-heat-wave-raises-concerns-for-summer?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Cracking down on fare jumpers didn’t make BART safer or increase revenue, report finds
The Center for Policing Equity partnered with BART to produce a report that's skeptical of the agency's claims.Jose Fermoso (The Oaklandside)
Israel accused of ethnic cleansing after more than 140 killed in Gaza in 24 hours
Israel says intensified bombings are part of campaign expansion to ‘achieve all of the war goals in Gaza’
Boeier met vier figuren, Gerrit Groenewegen, 1791
etching, h 135mm × w 155mm
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#rijksmuseum #musea #collection #art #mastodonart #mastoart #random
Denmark fines two for desecrating Holy Quran
The men were found to have violated law banning “inappropriate treatment of a religious text”, which was implemented in 2023.AFP (DAWN.COM)
The video depicts a group of four characters, identified as "Lv.1 Cadets," sprinting across a desert landscape characterized by large, rock formations and a barren, sandy terrain. The cadets are wearing futuristic helmets and are seen running with urgency, kicking up dust as they move. The text overlay at the bottom of the frames reads, "The Lv.1 Cadets sprinting straight towards the hell bomb I just armed," indicating a sense of impending danger. As the cadets continue their run, the background shows large rock formations and a clear sky, with dust clouds visible, suggesting an explosion or disturbance in the distance. The cadets' determined expressions and forward-leaning postures emphasize their haste and the urgency of their mission. The video captures the cadets' relentless pursuit towards a significant threat, maintaining a consistent sense of urgency and danger throughout.
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Stack Overflow Seeks Realignment 'To Support the Builders of the Future in an AI World' - Slashdot
"The world has changed," writes Stack Overflow's blog. "Fast. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we build, learn, and solve problems.developers.slashdot.org
He is stupid. He is incompetent. He is cruel. He is sinister. And people will die because of what he’s done.
One killed after explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/17/one-killed-after-explosion-near-fertility-clinic-in-palm-springs?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Investigations @investigations-AlJazeera
One killed after explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said the blast ‘appears to be an intentional act of violence’.Al Jazeera
The image features a meme with a humorous take on the concept of "consensus." At the top, the text reads "THE MYTH OF 'CONSENSUAL'" with a small flag icon next to it. Below this, on the left side, there is a single figure labeled "Throwing a 500 Kilogram on the Pelican," depicted as a character in black and yellow armor with a cape. On the right side, there is a group of four identical figures, also in black and yellow armor, with the text "WAIT WAIT B3 WE'RE NOT IN YET." At the bottom, the text reads "ISN'T THERE SOMEBODY YOU FORGOT TO ASK?" The background is plain white, and the overall style is reminiscent of internet memes.
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From CNN.com: At least 21 dead after tornado-spawning storms move across central US
@ai6yr Now up to 28 dead.
28 dead, half a million without power as deadly storms, tornadoes sweep across Central, Eastern US
A new round of severe weather turned deadly overnight Friday with multiple tornadoes tearing across the central United States, including one that prompted an urgent and rare tornado emergency in Illinois.
accuweather.com/en/severe-weat…
Bird man on red carpet leaves Cannes squawking
https://apnews.com/article/cannes-bird-costume-red-carpet-1416dc0109725bd1c564334126406466?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Top Stories @top-stories-AssociatedPress
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The video showcases a serene beach scene, focusing on a sandy shore with numerous footprints leading towards the water. The foreground prominently features the footprints, which are imprinted in the darker sand, contrasting with the lighter sand nearby. The beach is bordered by calm blue water on the left, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. In the background, a line of trees and a distant pier can be seen, adding depth to the scene. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day. The overall atmosphere is tranquil, with no visible people in the immediate vicinity, emphasizing the quietness of the beach. The camera remains stationary throughout, capturing the footprints and the beach's natural beauty without any movement or change in perspective.
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Bella, questa ricerca!
Il nostro corpo emette luce in modo diretto e ritmico L'intensità della luce emessa è 1000 volte inferiore alla sensibilità del nostro occhio nudo. L'emissione di fotoni ultradeboli è nota come energia rilasciata sotto forma di luce attraverso i cambiamenti nel metabolismo energetico. Le variazioni diurne nell'emissione di fotoni potrebbero essere collegate ai cambiamenti nel metabolismo energetico, ma variano anche in relazione a stati meditativi o nella focalizzazione mentale.
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~Hannah Arendt, The Origins of Totalitarianism
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Fernando Zamora presenta el Plan País: Una nueva Costa Rica
Fernando Zamora presenta el Plan País: Una nueva Costa Rica
San José, 17 may (elmundo.cr) – El precandidato presidencial del Partido Nueva Generación (PNG), Fernando Zamora, invitó a la presentación oficial del Plan País: “UNA NUEVA COSTA RICA”. Este es un proyecto qu [...]
#CostaRica #DesarrolloSostenible #Elecciones2026 #FernandoZamora #HotelPalmaReal #JusticiaSocial #NuevaGeneración #PNG #PlanPaís #Política
elmundo.cr/costa-rica/fernando…
Fernando Zamora presenta el Plan País: Una nueva Costa Rica
Fernando Zamora presenta el Plan País: Una nueva Costa Rica Costa Rica - El Mundo CREdmundo (El Mundo CR)
Laura Chinchilla: “Chaves alienta las disputas y siembra el odio entre cuerpos policiales“
La expresidenta Laura Chinchilla afirmó este sábado que el presidente Rodrigo Chaves alienta las disputas y siembra el odio entre los cuerpos policiales. “El modelo policial de Costa Rica se caracteriza por la dispersión del mando, así diseñado por la legislación para evitar la concentración y el abuso de poder. De ahí que resulte fundamental […]
Things I will not be saying to an AI:
"Or, I could say, 'Actually, if it's below $5,000 I'm happy for you to purchase it.'"
abc.net.au/news/2025-05-18/vis…
ABC News
ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.Luke Cooper (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Ello sweet and lovely Friendos 
Here I am! I know, I'm late... I blame Arwen... I had my door open so she could reach me but apparently, she won't do that... I was so tired that the few hours I slept, I slept good... But when I woke up, I was greeted by smelly bits on the floor... And Arwen was very restless. So, I rushed Arwen outside. And she took her time. I needed to wee baldy too, so waiting for Arwen was rather hard... Then she got the meds and I started cleaning...
So it all took a little longer before I was able to head to the gym and all that...
Yesterday was a loooong day!! We went to the garage around noon. I had warned dad that a part of the highway was shut off and he needed to drive towards my place, and hit the other highway there. So, of course, he drove the way he always drove and... Had to drive the long way around because, heck, the highway was closed! 🤦🏼♂️ If only someone had said something... Ugh...
Im still no fan of the way how dad drives... And that didn't improve after last week... But, we got to the garage. And then... We had to wait for ages, as the man that dad had the appointment with, had an unscheduled appointment with folks that were making an outing of the garage visit... So.... We waited, a lot... I tried some of the cars, and found the keys in one of them. That... Should not happen! So, when the man *finally* had time for us, I did tell him that he had an insurance issue with the keys... And he was grateful for my telling him!
But, they got the car and it will be ready June 6th. Until then, they have an awesome loaner, that I was allowed to drive. Which was very cool, to me, at least. 😂
But, we didn't get home till past 17, when I usually go to bed around 15:30. Arwen did her things and then it was almost 17:30 when I was able to fall asleep.
My alarm woke me up at the usual time and then I found the surprises... Ugh... 
But Arwen felt worse than I did about it... So, hopefully, the room will be clean when I get back again... 🤞🏻
Let's get to the seated bike and do something good... 
catch you in a bit, when I've managed to write my journal Toot... Which will include a part what I just shared here. 😉
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I'll include a screenshot of the car that mum and dad are getting. Hopefully altbot can make something good for it...
The image features a black Toyota Auris Touring Sports 1.8 Hybrid Executive. The main image shows the car from a front three-quarter angle, highlighting its sleek design, alloy wheels, and the Toyota emblem on the grille. The car has a yellow license plate with the text "9-TV-P-60." Below the main image, there are three smaller images: one of the car's side profile, another of the interior focusing on the steering wheel and dashboard, and a third showing the dashboard with gauges and a digital display. The text "Toyota Auris Touring Sports 1.8 Hybrid Executive" is displayed at the bottom of the image.
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My latest @mondoweiss weekly briefing newsletter: Israel’s genocide in Gaza accelerates while Trump cozies up to authoritarians
Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, openly pursuing ethnic cleansing as Trump’s erratic diplomacy creates confusion. Journalist Hassan Eslayeh is killed, and Nakba Day underscores ongoing Palestinian suffering.
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Theres some revelations available from #Overzealots video on the Sanitisation of our historical icons!
youtube.com/watch?v=VjzzLuRnTM…
As much as you think the current situation is bad, look to what has been done to the icons before and how their value and message has been coerced in the service of the status quo and the class inequality and exploitation afforded by capitalism.
The more you explore and know, the more you see the same treatment of any idea or action towards a resolution of our worlds problems.
If we can understand and respond to this, perhaps there can be a groundswell of people against the current peverse system frog marching us off the edge of a disasterous systemic ideological climate catastrophe cliff!
Regionali, Del Ghingaro: “Io al 10%? Prima viene il progetto politico civico”
Il sindaco di Viareggio commenta il sondaggio Winpoll commissionato dai civici che spingono per una sua candidatura a presidente della Regione. Il primo cittadino non scioglie la riserva e rilancia il lavoro del movimento civico per la Toscana
Muti conducts Salieri twice and Mozart in Vienna - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
The Wiener Hofmusikkapelle conducted by Riccardo Muti plays: SALIERI: Lob der Musik, Cantata. MOZART: Symphony in C major, 'Jupiter'. SALIERI: Mass No. 1 in D major, 'Hofkapellmeister-Messe'. Live....www.worldconcerthall.com
As requested, I just uploaded beautiful, 600dpi box scans for the SimCity Add-Ons "Architecture 1&2" to the Internet Archive. These boxes, without any changes, except a small sticker on the bottom, were used interchangeably for both IBM-PC and Amiga releases. Probably others, too.
archive.org/details/simcity_ar…
archive.org/details/simcity_ar…
As always - have fun! 🙂
#SimCity #Box #Scans #Preservation #MSDOS #Amiga #Maxis #RetroGaming #RetroGames #DOSGames #DOSGaming
SimCity - Architecture 1 - 3.5" - Box Scans : Maxis Software Inc. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Complete 600dpi box scans of SimCity - Architecture 1.European release with 3 1/2 inch, 720K diskettes for IBM-PC.Internet Archive
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Wandering through Yase, northeast of Kyoto City, surrounded by lush greenery 🌱🍃
#photography #nature #naturephotography #japan #landscape #greenery #kyoto
The video features a small, light-colored kitten with distinct markings on its face and ears, set against a plain white background. Initially, the kitten is seen in a small, blurry image, gradually becoming clearer as the video progresses. The kitten's eyes are wide and expressive, and it appears to be looking directly at the camera. As the video continues, the word "hello!" appears in a simple, sans-serif font above the kitten, with a yellow hand emoji waving next to it, adding a friendly and welcoming touch. The kitten's paw is also animated to wave, enhancing the greeting. The video concludes with a bright, abstract explosion of yellow and orange hues, creating a dynamic and cheerful end.
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‘Hunger is our weapon against injustice’: Stanford students and faculty launch hunger strike for Gaza
Students and faculty at Stanford University announce they are joining the nationwide campus hunger strike movement to protest attacks on academic freedom and complicity in the Gaza genocide. By Sta…Network in Defense of Humanity-Cuba
New batch and thus new version of my chipotle-garlic paste:
leisureguy.ca/2025/05/17/chipo…
@vegancooking @wfpb
#food #recipe #WFPB #vegan #vegetarian #omnivore #health #hotSauce #chipotles #garlic
New batch of chipotle-garlic paste, recipe modified
I generally modify a recipe each time I make it, building on experience. Chipotle-garlic paste is a good standby. Here’s the recipe today: 1 small (186ml, or 6.55 fl oz) can of La Costeña chi…Later On
🚀 InkApiCompose v1.3.0 is out!
🖊️ Now with Room DB support – strokes are auto-saved & restored!
⚙️ Kotlin updated
📄 README improved
Perfect for testing the Google Ink API in Jetpack Compose.
🔗 github.com/NicosNicolaou16/Ink…
#AndroidDev #JetpackCompose #GoogleInkAPI #Android #Kotlin
Release 1.3.0 · NicosNicolaou16/Ink_Api_Compose
What's new: Added support for saving and loading strokes using Room database. For simplicity, the implementation uses a fixed primary key (id = 1) to overwrite the existing stroke each time. The s...GitHub
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Amazon claims its ‘constantly inviting’ new customers to Alexa Plus
Amazon says “hundreds of thousands” already have access to Alexa Plus, refuting a Reuters report that questions where those users are.Wes Davis (The Verge)
Dear Care and Feeding: My ex-husband “punished” our 5-year-old for discovering his affair. I’m livid.
slate.com/advice/2025/05/affai…
My Ex-Husband “Punished” Our 5-Year-Old for Discovering His Affair. I’m Livid.
What the hell was he thinking?Jamilah Lemieux (Slate)
Ein schwarzes, welliges Haarwuchs-Hundebaby liegt auf einem beigen Teppich mit roten Herzen, der auf einem roten Sofa liegt. Das Hundebaby hat ein dunkles, welliges Fell mit einem Hauch von grauem und braunem Fell am Kopf und den Vorderpfoten. Es schläft tief und friedlich, mit dem Kopf auf dem Teppich und den Augen geschlossen. Der Hintergrund zeigt einen Teil des roten Sofas, der die Umgebung des Hundebabys ergänzt.
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My pal is here
Hugz & xXx
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"Bloody annoying" ... "Cunt" ... "Bandit" ... "Get out" ... There are a couple to help the brainstorming
Hugz & xXx
Wow - @fritjof har skrevet en suberb kronik i Information om alternative sociale medier som modspil til Facebook og anden Big Tech:
Malcolm X on Capitalism and Racism
#Racism #socialism #marxism #usa #capitalism #whitesupremacy #blackLiberation #malcolmx
Bei der Jury aus #Malta war irgendwie nicht ganz klar, ob das #HighFashion war oder "frisch aus dem Krankenhaus"? 🤔
#ESC
Das Bild zeigt eine Person, die auf einer Bühne steht und ein glänzendes, halbärmelloses Kleid trägt, das mit kleinen, funkelnden Punkten verziert ist. Das Kleid hat einen hohen Ausschnitt und die Person trägt eine weiße Armbeuge. Sie hat eine kahlköpfige Frisur und trägt eine auffällige Kopfbedeckung mit Perlen oder Edelsteinen. Ihre Hände sind vor ihrem Körper gefaltet, und sie trägt eine Mikrofonanlage am Kinn. Im Hintergrund sind verschwommene Silhouetten von Personen und eine beleuchtete Kulisse zu sehen. Am unteren Bildrand befindet sich ein Textfeld mit der Aufschrift "Malta 3 of 37 countries" und der maltesischen Flagge.
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bsky.app/profile/tier..."Die Gemäßigten" waren nichts anderes als die Show acts der Faschisten.Es gab nie einen Flügel. Es war die ganze Partei .Frauke Petry war eine lupenreine Faschistin. Sie haben so lange das Land mit ihrer Propaganda geflutet bis dass Faschismus eine Position der Mitte war
Guyana Threatens to Arrest Venezuelans Who Vote in Essequibo on May 25
Mere days before the National Assembly and governorship elections in Venezuela, the Chief of Defense Staff of the Guyana Defense Force (GDF), Brigadier Omar Khan, announced that any Venezuelan participating in the elections in the Essequibo “will be …Orinoco Tribune - News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
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