Hanging scroll painting cut-down and framed under glass; ink, color, gold; paper
19th century
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Clamoroso in Terza Categoria, il Pontecosi non si iscriverà al prossimo campionato: “È stato un viaggio bellissimo”
Il club garfagnino rende noto che "una realtà, priva di rimborsi economici, nel calcio attuale purtroppo non è riuscita a sopravvivere"
At this moment on the @uncommonephemera fundraising stream: an interview with the creators of the berenstein bears. Hear that nostalgic filmstrip beep!
Just Enough Cryptography — Cipher Strength and Key Length
How strong are specific cipher algorithms, how long are the keys and how large is the key space? Resistance to cryptanalysis and brute-force attackBob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
Zelenskyy to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/18/zelenskyy-to-attend-inauguration-of-pope-leo-xiv-in-the-vatican?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Zelenskyy to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be happy to meet with other leaders as he did at Pope Francis' funeral.Emma De Ruiter (Euronews.com)
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LLMs are more persuasive than incentivized human persuaders
Link: arxiv.org/abs/2505.09662
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Large Language Models Are More Persuasive Than Incentivized Human Persuaders
We directly compare the persuasion capabilities of a frontier large language model (LLM; Claude Sonnet 3.5) against incentivized human persuaders in an interactive, real-time conversational quiz setting.arXiv.org
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Explosion vor Fruchtbarkeitsklinik laut FBI Terrorakt
Nach einer Explosion vor einer Fruchtbarkeitsklinik in Kalifornien gibt es ein Todesopfer. Das FBI spricht von einem Terrorakt. Details zum Täter, dem Opfer oder einem Motiv sind noch nicht bekannt.
Trump has created a permanent crisis state. Yet the real crisis began when tens of millions of Americans made the mistake of putting a fascist back in office after his first attempt to overthrow the government.
How Trump’s “Emergency” Powers Could Become Permanent
The president is declaring emergencies on everything from an “invasion” of immigrants to a mythical shortage of fossil fuel production. But it’s all just a ploy for him to act like a Roman emperor.The New Republic
It’s here! The consensus study on #CyberHardProblems is available online for free from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. While I doubt the list will surprise anyone who’s been paying attention, it was a pleasure and a privilege to work with the committee to get this down in writing.
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Cyber Hard Problems: Focused Steps Toward a Resilient Digital Future
Read online, download a free PDF, or order a copy in print.National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Mexican navy training vessel hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge
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Demonstrative Einigkeit bei Merz' Antrittsbesuch in Italien
Ob in der Europapolitik, bei Migrationsfragen oder der Wirtschaft: Bei seinem ersten Italien-Besuch als Kanzler betonen Merz und Gastgeberin Meloni Einigkeit. Und auch beim Thema Ukraine verspricht Merz, Meloni stärker einzubinden. Von Lisa Weiß.
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多くのFacebookユーザーがAIツールを装ったマルウェアをダウンロードするように騙され､ #個人情報 や #暗号通貨ウォレット が気づかれずに盗まれている。
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FacebookのAIツールに偽装し、ユーザーをマルウェアの罠に誘い込む
多くのFacebookユーザーがAIツールを装ったマルウェアをダウンロードするように騙され、個人情報や暗号通貨ウォレットが気づかれずに盗まれている。Báo Khoa học và Đời sống (vietnam.vn)
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Attached: 2 images hello from Leiden (colors are not adjusted, this was exactly how it looked to the naked eye)Infosec Exchange
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The bully has lifted US sanctions against Syria. I think this is the right thing to do, given the new government made up of those who fought Assad. Of course, we can't be sure how much this government will respect human
Trump meets Syria’s ‘attractive, tough’ president after lifting US sanctions
US president talks to Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia as lifting of sanctions is met with jubilation in DamascusWilliam Christou (The Guardian)
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Microsoft says it provided AI to Israel for Gaza war but denies use to harm Palestinians
Microsoft acknowledged its deep involvement in the Gaza war for the first time, but did not directly address questions about precisely how the Israeli military is using its technologiesThe Associated Press (Haaretz)
Google Restores Nextcloud Users' File Access on Android - Slashdot
An anonymous reader shared this report from Ars Technica: Nextcloud, a host-your-own cloud platform that wants to help you "regain control over your data," has had to tell its Android-using customers for months now that they cannot upload files from…tech.slashdot.org
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For a big player in #Australia's energy #market, #AGL has a lot of questionable, dodgy #business practices to screw their #customers.
"Under a demand tariff, consumers are charged according to their single greatest half-hourly period of electricity use from the grid across an entire month."
AGL also drained a #VPP participant's battery at times, forcing him to buy power from the grid at peak prices.
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The endgame of the #agriculture industry, with all its "innovations" and "disruptions", is playing out in #Kenya, where the debt-ridden government was successfully bullied into banning the sharing of climate change-resilient indigenous seeds.
First you insert yourself into agriculture and introduce commercial seeds, then you "lobby" the government to force a legal end to seed sovereignty and sharing, and hurray - a subscription model for seeds! So what if the crops are less resilient and less nutritious? Quarterly profits! 📈🎉
Of course capitalism has not spared agriculture that accounts for 30% of Kenya's #GDP, but it's great to see folks fight back!
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Kenya outlawed the sharing of indigenous seeds; an unlikely village choir is fighting back - Minority Africa
As a Kenyan law cracks down on centuries-old farming traditions, the Eden Indigenous Seed Farm Choir is using song to defend seed sovereignty and preserve indigenous crops.Ruth Nganga (Minority Africa)
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China respects Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy use
The Chinese official said that Beijing seeks a political and diplomatic resolution to the Iranian nuclear issue.IRNA English
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Why India Sees a Conspiracy in US-Backed Moves—and Why Washington Might Not Care
India is shouting into the wind. On May 9, 2025, the International Monetary Fund, with U.S. backing, approved a $1.4 billion loan to Pakistan. Five days later, a $1.3 billion loan went to Bangladesh. On May 14 and 15, the U.S. sold $225 million worth of advanced AMRAAM missiles to Turkey. To New Delhi, these moves aren’t isolated. They’re a pattern—an anti-India trifecta that emboldens its adversaries. Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey, each tied to India’s security nightmares, are reaping Western rewards. India’s warnings about terrorism, regional instability, and encirclement fall on deaf ears. Why does India see these as anti-India? And why does the U.S., the world’s hegemon, seem unmoved by India’s protests?
The answer lies in a brutal truth: geopolitics isn’t about fairness. It’s about leverage, interests, and cold calculation. India’s concerns are real, but Washington’s priorities are elsewhere. Let’s unpack the moves, India’s fears, and the deeper game at play.
The Pakistan Loan: Fueling a Rival or Stabilizing a Powder Keg?
India’s objection to the $1.4 billion IMF loan to Pakistan is loud and clear: Pakistan misuses funds. New Delhi points to history. In the 1980s, U.S. aid during the Afghan jihad flowed into Pakistan’s military and, indirectly, its proxy networks. Today, India alleges Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence funnels resources to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, which target India. The 2008 Mumbai attacks, killing 166, still burn in India’s memory. A 2024 Indian Ministry of External Affairs report claimed Pakistan’s defense budget, bloated by foreign aid, grew 15% since 2020, with “credible evidence” of terror financing.
But the U.S. sees Pakistan differently. It’s a nuclear-armed state teetering on economic collapse. Default risks destabilizing a nation of 240 million, potentially unleashing chaos near Afghanistan and Iran. The IMF loan, backed by Washington, aims to stabilize Pakistan’s economy, not its military. U.S. officials argue that a broke Pakistan is more dangerous than a funded one. India’s counterargument—that funds free up resources for mischief—gets traction in New Delhi but not in D.C. Why? Because Pakistan’s utility as a counterweight to China outweighs India’s complaints. The U.S. needs Pakistan’s cooperation on Afghanistan and Central Asia, even if it means ignoring India’s red flags.
Bangladesh’s Loan: Rewarding Anti-India Posturing?
The $1.3 billion IMF loan to Bangladesh stings India more. Under Prime Minister Younus, Dhaka has veered from India’s orbit. Younus’s cozying up to Pakistan and China, coupled with her provocative remarks about India’s northeastern states, sets off alarms. In a March 2025 speech, he hinted at “supporting self-determination” in Assam, a dog whistle for separatists. India sees the loan as a Western pat on the back for Bangladesh’s anti-India turn. Worse, it suspects the funds will bolster Dhaka’s military, already buying Chinese submarines and Pakistani drones.
Yet, the U.S. and IMF have their own logic. Bangladesh’s economy, battered by 2024’s global trade slowdown, risks spiraling. With 170 million people and a strategic location in the Bay of Bengal, a stable Bangladesh matters. The U.S. also sees Dhaka as a hedge against China’s Belt and Road dominance. Younus’s anti-India rhetoric? Irrelevant to Washington, which prioritizes maritime security and countering Beijing. India’s fear of encirclement—by a China-aligned Bangladesh and Pakistan—gets drowned out by America’s Indo-Pacific chessboard. History repeats: in the 1970s, U.S. aid to Bangladesh ignored India’s concerns about Dhaka’s tilt toward Pakistan. Today, the pattern holds.
Turkey’s Missiles: A Backdoor Boost to Pakistan?
The U.S. sale of AMRAAM missiles to Turkey is the final jab. Turkey’s support for Pakistan is no secret. During India’s 2023 Operation Synindor, Turkish-supplied drones aided Pakistan’s border skirmishes. The $225 million deal, finalized on May 15, 2025, equips Turkey’s air force with advanced weaponry. India fears these could end up in Pakistan’s hands, given Ankara’s history of transferring tech to Islamabad. A 2022 SIPRI report noted Turkey’s role in supplying Pakistan’s air force with targeting pods used against Indian positions.
Washington’s rationale is straightforward: Turkey, a NATO ally, needs modern arms to counter Russia and Iran. The U.S. also wants to keep Ankara from drifting toward Moscow. But this ignores India’s perspective. Turkey’s Islamist-leaning government under Erdogan openly backs Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir, a neuralgic issue for India. The missile sale, to New Delhi, isn’t just about Turkey—it’s a signal that the U.S. will arm Pakistan’s allies without restraint. Historical precedent looms: in the 1990s, U.S. F-16 sales to Pakistan sparked Indian outrage, yet Washington pressed ahead. The same dynamic persists.
Why India’s Rants Don’t Sway Washington
India’s protests—voiced in diplomatic cables and op-eds in The Hindu—frame these moves as reckless. New Delhi argues they empower a Pakistan-Bangladesh-Turkey axis, indirectly backed by China, that threatens India’s security. The moral case is potent: why fund or arm states that enable terrorism or destabilize South Asia? But morality doesn’t drive geopolitics. The U.S. calculates differently.
First, India’s own rise complicates its pleas. As a Quad member and economic powerhouse, India is a U.S. partner, but not a dependent. Washington expects New Delhi to handle its own backyard. Second, the U.S. prioritizes global flashpoints—China, Russia, Iran—over India’s regional anxieties. Pakistan’s role in counterterrorism, Bangladesh’s strategic ports, and Turkey’s NATO membership outweigh India’s warnings. Third, domestic politics play a part. U.S. defense contractors like Raytheon, which makes AMRAAMs, lobby hard. Economic stabilization via IMF loans also aligns with Biden’s 2025 agenda of global recovery.
History underscores this. In 1981, the U.S. ignored India’s objections to arming Pakistan during the Soviet-Afghan War. The pattern held in 2001, when post-9/11 aid to Pakistan flowed despite India’s 2002 Parliament attack by Pakistani proxies. India’s voice, though louder now, still struggles against America’s strategic math.
The Deeper Contradiction: India’s Isolation in a Multipolar World
India’s alarm exposes a paradox. It champions a multipolar world, yet expects U.S. deference to its concerns. This won’t happen. A multipolar order means competing interests, not alignment. The U.S. backs India against China but won’t sacrifice other pawns to soothe New Delhi. Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey aren’t anti-India in Washington’s eyes—they’re tools for broader goals. India’s challenge is to counter this without overreacting. Escalating tensions with Bangladesh or Pakistan risks proving Eunice’s or Islamabad’s narratives right. Alienating the U.S. over Turkey’s missiles could weaken Quad cohesion.
What’s the way forward? India must play the long game. Strengthen its own economy to dwarf Pakistan’s. Deepen ties with Bangladesh’s opposition to counter Younus. Use diplomacy to highlight Turkey’s double-dealing in NATO circles. Above all, India needs to accept a hard truth: the U.S. isn’t its babysitter. It’s a partner with its own agenda.
The buzziest films at Cannes so far — and one already causing arguments
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"More than half of people who voted Labour in July say they are considering switching to the Liberal Democrats or the Greens at the next general election."
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Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Considers Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
More than half of people who voted Labour in July say they are considering switching to the Liberal Democrats or the Greens at the next general ele...Politics Home
He's toast.
If the... we... Greens and LibDems made an electoral pact, we could take first place right now.
Genuine Labour MPs who aren't careerist morons need to jump ship. Labour is hard right.
@grayface_ghost It is time for decent Labour MPs to jump ship, Starmer isn't going to change before his inevitable defeat next election, or if he does, he'll do a Biden and quit with 6 months to go, dropping a woman in it so they get all the blame.
He get's his seat in the House of Lords and all his baubles for being a good little boy and doing what he was told to do.
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We want to learn how and why people use Syft. Here is your chance to be heard! The results of this survey are public and used to shape our development roadmap. Please do not include any confidential or personal information in your response.Google Docs
Jayson Woodbridge Makes History with Six Perfect 100-Point Scores in a Single Vintage of Hundred Acre Wine
ST. HELENA, Calif., May 15, 2025 -- Jayson Woodbridge, the founder of Hundred Acre Wine Group, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the firstPress Release (Wine Industry Advisor)
Scottie Scheffler bulldozes Quail Hollow to grab PGA Championship lead
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