Cataphract: Medieval-fantasy roleplaying wargame, in the Black-Sea C. 1300
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Cataphracts Design Diary #1 - Sam Sorensen
Cataphracts commanders: there is no actionable intelligence in this post. Read on. About two months ago, I reread several series on militarysamsorensen.blot.im
Comunque i thread di oggi di @Micolcosta e @cretinodicrescenzago sono meravigliosi, grazie 💚
Head to Print Head: CNC vs FDM
It’s a question new makers often ask: “Should I start with a CNC machine or a 3D Printer?”– or, once you have both, every project gets the question “Should I use my CNC or 3D printer?” — and the answer is to both is, of course, “it depends”. In the video embedded below by [NeedItMakeIt] you can see a head-to-head comparison for one specific product he makes, CRATER, a magnetic, click-together stacking tray for tabletop gaming. (He says tabletop gaming, but we think these would be very handy in the shop, too.)
[NeedItMakeIt] takes us through the process for both FDM 3D Printing in PLA, and CNC Machining the same part in walnut. Which part is nicer is absolutely a matter of taste; we can’t imagine many wouldn’t chose the wood, but de gustibus non disputandum est–there is no accounting for taste. What there is accounting for is the materials and energy costs, which are both surprising– that walnut is cheaper than PLA for this part is actually shocking, but the amount of power needed for dust collection is something that caught us off guard, too.
Of course the process is the real key, and given that most of the video follows [NeedItMakeIt] crafting the CNC’d version of his invention, the video gives a good rundown to any newbie just how much more work is involved in getting a machined part ready for sale compared to “take it off the printer and glue in the magnets.” (It’s about 40 extra minutes, if you want to skip to the answer.) As you might expect, labour is by far the greatest cost in producing these items if you value your time, which [NeedItMakeIt] does in the spreadsheet he presents at the end.
What he does not do is provide an answer, because in the case of this part, neither CNC or 3D Printing is “better”. It’s a matter of taste– which is the great thing about DIY. We can decide for ourselves which process and which end product we prefer. “There is no accounting for taste”, de gustibus non disputandum est, is true enough that it’s been repeated since Latin was a thing. Which would you rather, in this case? CNC or 3D print? Perhaps you would rather 3D Print a CNC? Or have one machine to do it all? Let us know in the comments for that sweet, sweet engagement.
While you’re engaging, maybe drop us a tip, while we offer our thanks to [Al] for this one.
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"Wars often give the commander in chief a chance to present himself as the voice of the nation and a rallying point for patriotism. But Trump’s laziness, and his obvious disdain for the American public and the Constitution, has meant that his call to war has resulted in little enthusiasm."
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Trump’s reckless Iran strikes could backfire spectacularly
America has entered few wars with less forethought, less deliberation, and more contempt for the public.Noah Berlatsky (Public Notice)
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Former RFE/RL Reporter, Opposition Candidate Among Prisoners Freed By Belarus
Belarus has released 14 prisoners in a deal reached with the cooperation of the Lithuanian government.RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
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Borsa: Milano chiude in ribasso dell'1% - Notizie - Ansa.it
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Borsa: Milano chiude in ribasso dell'1% - Notizie - Ansa.it
Piazza Affari ha chiuso la seduta in ribasso. L'indice Ftse Mib ha ceduto l'1% a 38.840 punti. (ANSA). (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
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Borsa: Europa riduce calo nel finale con New York, Milano -0,85% - Notizie - Ansa.it
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Borsa: Europa riduce calo nel finale con New York, Milano -0,85% - Notizie - Ansa.it
Riducono il calo nel finale le Borse europee con i listini Usa positivi, dimenticando le tensioni in Medio Oriente dopo l'apertura della vicepresidente della Fed Michelle Bowman a un taglio dei tassi in luglio. (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
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Covip, al Nord 57% iscritti a fondi, donne sono meno di 4 su 10 - Notizie - Ansa.it
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Covip, al Nord 57% iscritti a fondi, donne sono meno di 4 su 10 - Notizie - Ansa.it
Settentrionale, con un'età media di 47 anni, in maggioranza di genere maschile: è l'identikit dell'associato alle forme di previdenza integrativa, nel nostro Paese, stando a quanto emerge dalla lettura della relazione della Covip, Commissione di vigi…Agenzia ANSA
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The Strait Of Hormuz: What Is It And Why Does It Matter?
Iranian lawmakers have been backing calls to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global trade route, where more than a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes every day.RFE/RL
Kenyan Police officers charged over death of blogger in custody
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Kenyan Police officers charged over death of blogger in custody | Africanews
Alongside the three officers, Samson Kiprotich, Talaam James Mukhwana, and Peter Kimani, three civilians are also facing charges.Africanews
Neptunfest im Pionierlager "M.I. Kalinin" (Betriebsferienlager des WF), Foto © Kurt Schwarz, ca. 1979. :: Industriesalon Schöneweide :: museum-digital:berlin
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Massive rallies in Tehran condemn U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
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Massive rallies in Tehran condemn U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities | Africanews
Iranian officials have vowed to retaliate but have not yet detailed their next steps. In a televised address, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the country "will not let these crimes go unanswered."Africanews
I just re-watched @_elena incredible Fediverse promo-video and... well, it's just so good and so inspiring!!
The FEDIVERSE ITSELF is inspiring in a time where everything else, just is not.
#Fediverse #Mastodon #PeerTube #Pixelfed #JoinTheFedi #Friendica
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Caught Off-Guard By US Strikes On Iran, Europe Still Looking For Role
Europe is still looking for a role in the Israel-Iran conflict after it was caught by surprise following the United States’ strikes on Iran over the weekend.Rikard Jozwiak (RFE/RL)
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Crescita costante per il mercato delle auto usate in Italia: +3,9% ad aprile 2025. Lombardia in testa, diesel più richiesti e interesse per auto giovani.
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Auto usate in Italia: crescita continua e nuove tendenze nel 2025
Crescita costante per il mercato delle auto usate in Italia: +3,9% ad aprile 2025. Lombardia in testa, diesel più richiesti.Fabrizio Gimena (Motori.it)
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Snowcap Compute, which is working on building AI computing chips using superconducting tech, raised a $23M seed and says Pat Gelsinger will join its board (Stephen Nellis/Reuters)
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Snowcap Compute, which is working on building AI computing chips using superconducting tech, raised a $23M seed and says Pat Gelsinger will join its board
By Stephen Nellis / Reuters. View the full context on Techmeme.Techmeme
Daniel Ek, Spotify CEO and drone warfare profiteer.
Ek’s investment company Prima Materia dumped its first €100 million in Helsing, the German defense tech group with roots in AI software, back in 2021. Now it’s leading a €600 million round to capitalize on the shift to drone warfare.Thomas Ricker (The Verge)
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Defense Spending, Ukraine, And Trump: What To Expect At NATO's Hague Summit
NATO leaders are gathering in The Hague on June 24–25 with a bold 5 percent defense spending target on the table -- and lingering questions over US President Donald Trump’s attendance and Ukraine’s place on the agenda.Rikard Jozwiak (RFE/RL)
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[Article] Human breathing patterns are as unique as our fingerprints
Just like fingerprints, your breathing patterns may be a unique identifying feature. Scientists have found they can identify people with 96.8% accuracy using only their breathing patterns. And it's not just simple identification, researchers say they can even predict Body Mass Index (BMI), state (sleeping or awake), and cognitive traits (anxiety or depression) from the way you breathe.
Human breathing patterns are as unique as our fingerprints
Just like fingerprints, your breathing patterns may be unique. Scientists found they can identify people using only breathing patterns. And it's not just identification, researchers can predict BMI, and anxiety or depression from the way you breathe.Jay Kakade (New Atlas)
Emmanuel Macron’s Bid to Divide the Left Is Paying Off
One year since the New Popular Front won a surprise election victory, France’s left looks more divided than ever. This month’s Socialist congress showed how much the party is at loggerheads with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s France Insoumise.
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For years, scientists have been building a case that some forms of chronic pain are like a memory, a sensation stored in the nervous system even though there's no injury or ailment. New research bolsters the notion. Nerve cells in the brain stem relax when we're hurt, so that acute pain doesn't overload the brain with pain signals, the scientists found. But sometimes those cells malfunction, firing nonstop for no reason. Could lead to new treatments.
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Chronic Pain Trigger Discovered - Wise & Well - Medium
Wonky nerve cells persistently signaling "ouch" even though there's no actual source of pain. The finding suggests new treatment possibilities.Robert Roy Britt (Wise & Well)
Democratize AI or Make the AI Oligarchy an Inevitability
Artificial intelligence technologies are leading us to a critical juncture, forcing a fundamental rethinking of both work and the welfare state. This is a field where early surrender, allowing capital to shape the future, is not an option.
#GenteDiUnaCertaEtà propone cose...
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Per esempio questa app:
#FediPhoto-Lineage
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Sul mio cellulare ha un unico difetto.
Se voglio fare scatti verticali nessun problema, se voglio fare scatti orizzontali devo mettere già il cellulare in orizzontale prima di dire all'app di scattare una foto, altrimenti a volte né la salva né la pubblica.
Per il resto mi pare utile... 👍👍
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FediPhoto-Lineage - quickly post photos to the Fediverse.f-droid.org
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Il predatore ha ucciso 7 capre in Val Bavona, superando in una sola notte il limite del “danno rilevante” che l’Ordinanza federale fissa in 6 esemplari nell’arco di quattro mesi
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Hurricane-killing particles could sabotage storms before they grow
There have been some wildly ambitious schemes to knock the power out of hurricanes and cyclones over the years. Now, scientists believe they have come up with a way to successfully subdue these destructive storms, long before they have a chance to reach land.
Hurricane-killing particles could sabotage storms before they grow
There have been some wildly ambitious schemes to knock the power out of hurricanes over the years. Now, scientists believe they have come up with a way to successfully subdue these destructive storms, long before they have a chance to reach land.Bronwyn Thompson (New Atlas)
Sobe para quatro o número de mortos pelas chuvas no Rio Grande do Sul - Gazeta Brasil- Notícias do Brasil e
A Defesa Civil do Rio Grande do Sul confirmou neste domingo (22) a morte de quatro pessoas em consequência das fortes chuvas que atingem o estado desde oGazeta Brasil
Bruxelles cede al pressing del Ppe e ritira la direttiva anti-greenwashing: salta la norma che doveva smascherare le bugie ecologiche
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Trump’s Iran War Is a Betrayal We All Saw Coming
It took less than half a year for Donald Trump to renege on the promises he incessantly made on the campaign trail and plunge the country into another dumb, potentially bloody Middle East war no one wants.
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FREE: Future RnB & Hip Hop Chords MIDI Pack by Red Sounds
VST Alarm has announced another limited time promotion, offering Red Sounds' Future RnB & Hip Hop Chords MIDI Pack as a free download for the next few weeks.Ronnie (Rekkerd.org)
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Will There Still Be Room for Imagination in an AI World?
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Will There Still Be Room for Imagination in an AI World?
Yesterday, I was outside playing cards with my daughters. We were listening to the radio, and a song came on that was so generic we couldn’t believe it was real. My eldest daughter, who has just…Walter Rhein (The Writing Cooperative)
Attivisti del gruppo britannico Everyone hates Elon e di Greenpeace Italia hanno dispiegato in piazza San Marco un gigantesco striscione di 20 metri per 20 con la scritta «Se puoi affittare Venezia per il tuo matrimonio, puoi pagare più tasse».
Qui c'è il comunicato stampa con tutta la cartella piena di fotine e video 💚 greenpeace.org/international/p…
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‘Everyone Hates Elon’ and Greenpeace unfold giant banner on Piazza San Marco ahead of Bezos’ wedding - Greenpeace International
This isn't just about one person — it’s about changing the rules so no billionaire can dodge responsibility, anywhere.Greenpeace International
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«Extinction Rebellion ha calato un grande striscione da una gru di fronte all’Hotel Danieli, dove alloggiano alcuni degli ospiti dello sfarzoso matrimonio di #Bezos. Lo slogan “Tassare i ricchi per ridare al pianeta” mette l’accento sull’impatto che i consumi dei super ricchi hanno su ambiente e clima e suggerisce che i patrimoni ultramiliardari vengano tassati per finanziare una transizione ecologica giusta e democratica»
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Extinction Rebellion contesta Jeff Bezos: striscione sulla gru antistante l’Hotel Danieli
Venezia, 24/06/2025 - Extinction Rebellion ha calato un grande striscione da una gru di fronte all’Hotel Danieli, dove alloggiano alcuni degli ospiti dello sfarzoso matrimonio di Bezos.Extinction Rebellion Italia (Extinction Rebellion - Italia)
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Il video introduttivo di @elena sul #fediverso é ora disponibile in #italiano
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📺 Scopri il fediverso: una nuova era per i social network
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Oginski, Biber, Silvestrov, Galliano, Golijov, Malcys and di Marino sound in Vilnius - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
International Mykolas Oginski Festival. Tadas Motiecius, accordion, and the St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra conducted by Modestas Barkauskas play: M. K. OGINSKI: Polonaise 'Farewell to the Homeland'. BIBER: Battaglia a 10. Valentin SILVES...www.worldconcerthall.com
Siamo già in regime? Secondo sasso, andrebbe negato il patrocinio pubblico a chi contesta la Lega
Il leghista Rossano Sasso si è sempre detto entusiasta per i milioni che il Governo Meloni ha sperperato in inutili campi di deportazione in Albania.Gayburg
#TACO foreign policy: "Donald is a desperate black hole of need—by changing the narrative, he could make sure the spotlight turned back on him." -- Mary Trump
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The Worst Person at the Worst Time
Donald’s unilateral, unprovoked, and illegal warMary L Trump (The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump)
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Nesrine Malik
"At a time of extreme geopolitical risk the centre presents itself as the wise party in the fracas, making appeals for cool heads and diplomacy, but is entirely incapable of addressing or challenging the root cause. Some are afraid to even name it. Israel has disappeared from the account, leaving only a regrettable crisis and a menacing Iran"
#iran #israel #MiddleEast #gaza
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Western leaders call for diplomacy, but they won’t stop this war – they refuse to even name its cause
The political centre sees the US and Israel’s war on Iran as a crisis to be managed, while the gap between their detached politics and bloody rhetoric widens, says Guardian columnist Nesrine MalikNesrine Malik (The Guardian)
Stop bombing #Iran! Stop the madness!
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We are joining the protests against the #NATO summit with our international friends and comrades in The Hague👊💥
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Piloti del B-2 in volo per 40 ore: ecco come affrontano odori e bisogni fisiologici
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Piloti del B-2 in volo per 40 ore: ecco come affrontano odori e bisogni fisiologici
Missioni lunghissime, spazio angusto, toilette portatile e strategie anti-fatica: ecco cosa accade dentro il bombardiere stealth più segreto del mondoTgcom24
Piattaforma Unica, dal 9 luglio disponibili nuove funzioni per i genitori su ComUnica
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Il Ministero dell’Istruzione e del Merito ha emanato una nota che annuncia il rinnovo della disponibilità del servizio ComUnica a partire dal 9 luglio per l’anno scolastico 2025/2026. Il serivzio ComUnica verrà rinnovato a partire dal 9 luglio. La piattaforma, già introdotta
Piattaforma Unica, dal 9 luglio disponibili nuove funzioni per i genitori su ComUnica
Il Ministero dell’Istruzione e del Merito ha emanato una nota che annuncia il rinnovo della disponibilità del servizio ComUnica a partire dal 9 luglio perMarco Vesperini (CorriereUniv)
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