how successful do i think the “america party” can be in gaining momentum?
based on everyone’s attention spans, i’m skeptical.
(at least for now)
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EBRD to unlock $1 billion in credit for Ukraine's key sectors, considers mineral projects
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will enable Ukrainian banks to provide up to 900 million euros ($1.05 billion) in new loans by sharing credit risks.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
Un'altra notizia preoccupante
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Leonardo e Rete Ferroviaria Italiana sottoscrivono un accordo sulla Military Mobility
Leonardo e Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) hanno sottoscritto un accordo di collaborazione per realizzare un progetto condiviso nell’ambito della Military Mobility, un’iniziativa Ue finalizzata ad ...www.rfi.it
I migliori smartphone in sconto durante l'Amazon Prime Day
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Amazon Prime Day 2025, i migliori smartphone in offerta
Dai più semplici ai modelli full optional, dai telefoni per gamer a quelli per videomaker: i migliori smartphone del Prime Day in tutte le fasce di prezzoMarco Ravetto (Wired Italia)
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Russian weapons contain growing number of Chinese components, Zelensky's adviser says
Russia’s growing ability to sustain weapons production despite Western sanctions is being driven by a flow of Chinese components and materials, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Ukrainian president’s commissioner for sanctions, told journalists on July 7.Kateryna Denisova (The Kyiv Independent)
Good Morning Earthicans!
Hosted my first dinner party in my "new" (not really new) apartment last with two of my closest friends, then showed them Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (which rules).
Now it's time for a quick walk to get coffee and fresh air before working on Deck & Conn all day.
But first, here's a picture of what happened when I was playing Mario Kart World at my friend's place over the weekend. (Lark the Kitten began booping my hands as I was playing.)
I’ve enjoyed it immensely. Easily, among the most interesting and entertaining and well paced books I read lately. hachyderm.io/@al3x/11478409589…
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I am enjoying the audio/book “Some Desperate Glory” by Emily Tesh. I think the book won the 2024 Hugo Awards.Hachyderm.io
Why devastation struck Texas's 'flash flood alley' - The Washington Post
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Exclusive: Ukraine pitches deepwater gas, oil refinery projects to US under landmark minerals deal
Projects Kyiv has submitted to the U.S. for consideration as part of a profit-sharing deal for Ukraine's resources include a shelf and deepwater project and an oil refinery that comes under frequent attack by Russia, Ukraine's Economy Minister Yuliia…Liliane Bivings (The Kyiv Independent)
7/7: Starting at 8PM Eastern, we live toot Star Trek episodes playing on the H&I network, using the hashtag #AllStarTrek. If you don’t get the H&I station, you can also stream. Join our group @allstartrek for updates!
AST is back! Be prepared to get hot and bothered with Janeway and Chakotay on tonight’s VOY!
TOS (8ET): Devil in the Dark
TNG (9ET): The Next Phase
DS9 (10 ET): Afterimage
VOY (11 ET): Resolutions
ENT (midnight): Cogenitor
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A number of years ago, I had the privilege of visiting the Great Mosque of Córdoba. There was something about the hypostyle forest of marble columns and the endless repetition of double-tiered, red and white arches, that I found simply stunning. A millennium-old architectural masterpiece, which is as imposing, peaceful, and humbling today as the day it was built.
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War has changed: Ukraine’s tech pioneers are leading the fight West can’t afford to ignore
The next conflict isn’t coming — it’s already being fought in Ukraine. Not by NATO generals in simulated exercises, but by small, underfunded teams of Ukrainian innovators building the future of warfare with laptops, soldering irons, and scraps of ca…Robert Seely (The Kyiv Independent)
Gradia makes it easy to annotate add text to screenshots in Ubuntu, and now it lets you upload them directly to image hosting sites like Imgur.
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The image is a four-panel comic strip featuring two characters, labeled "Wizard" and "Sorcerer." The Wizard is depicted as a bearded man wearing a blue wizard hat, while the Sorcerer is a man in a suit. In the first panel, the Wizard says, "Man I wish I was more like that guy," pointing to the Sorcerer. In the second panel, the Wizard thinks, "But he probably wishes he was more like somebody else too." The third panel shows the Wizard exclaiming, "Holy shit I'm glad I'm me," with a thought bubble above his head. The final panel features the Wizard saying, "I'm especially glad I'm not that guy," again with a thought bubble. The comic strip humorously explores the theme of self-acceptance and the relatable nature of human desires and insecurities.
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At least 5 IOF soldiers were killed and 11 wounded in one of the two security incidents that are both still ongoing in Beit Hanoun, northern #Gaza Strip.
Both incidents are under severe blackout, considered the most severe since October 7th. Zionist media reports that Netanyahu is being updated on the incident during his call with US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Revolut°Permanente🚩 Génocide : SUD Aérien appelle à refuser de charger une cargaison d'armes à destination d'Israël 🚩RP #Génocide #SUDAérien #Israël #Gaza #MoyenOrient
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Génocide : SUD Aérien appelle à refuser de charger une cargaison d'armes à destination d'Israël
Le syndicat SUD Aérien Solidaires a appris qu'une livraison de matériel militaire à destination d'Israël devait transiter par l'aéroport de Roissy, mardi 8 juillet.Laurent Madat (Revolution Permanente)
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Ukrainian intelligence reveals data on 110 cultural assets seized by Russians in Crimea
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has published information on 110 cultural artifacts appropriated by Russian occupiers during illegal archaeological excavations conducted between 2014 and 2025 in the temporarily occupied Crimea. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
It wasn’t a hike, it was more of a walk on a paved trail at a state park 🙃
But it was hot and humid, so this IPA felt very appropriate 😊
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Now They’re Both Running for Governor":
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They Were Roommates in D.C. Now They’re Both Running for Governor.
As Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill run for governor in their respective home states, Virginia and New Jersey, they’re grateful to have each other.Mattie Kahn (ELLE)
Israeli media sources report:
- The operation in Beit Hanoun is the most dangerous since October 7, 2023
- Defense Minister Katz reprimanded Chief of Staff Zamir & the latter threatened Katz with resignation due to the Beit Hanoun incident
- Netanyahu interrupted his meeting with Americans to follow the event in Gaza (look at his face)
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Los Angeles, blitz di agenti federali in un parco cittadino - Nord America - Ansa.it
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Los Angeles, blitz di agenti federali in un parco cittadino - Nord America - Ansa.it
Escalation nella presenza militare voluta dal presidente Donald Trump a Los Angeles. (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
Smart Illusions (9 Photos)
From a tunnel turned into a pair of binoculars to entire buildings camouflaged as architecture, these nine clever illusions show how artists are transforming urban surfaces into tricks for the eye. This collection features murals, 3D chalk art, and sculptural illusions from France to the United States—all blending art with environment in surprising ways.
More!: 9 Illusion Murals That Make Walls Disappear Into Time and Fantasy
1. “Le Mur des Canuts” — Lyon, France
A formerly blank façade becomes a hyperrealistic scene of staircases, buildings, greenery, and pedestrians in the massive trompe-l’œil mural Le Mur des Canuts. It transforms a plain wall into a realistic multi-level street. More photos and about the mural here!
2. “Trombone Player” by Tom Bob — New York, USA
Using yellow pipes as part of the design, the artist painted a large trombone on the wall and a cartoon character blowing into it. The real metal pipes serve as the instrument’s tubing. More photos here!
More by Tom Bob!: 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)
3. 3D Street Art by Joe & Max — Gloucester, UK
A man appears to stand on the edge of a pit revealing ancient Roman columns and a mosaic pool. This chalk illusion creates the sense of a collapsed street opening into hidden ruins.
More!: 9 Mind-Blowing 3D Street Art by Joe and Max
4. Tunnel Mural
A painted face with hands holding binoculars transforms two pedestrian tunnel openings into the lenses. People walking through the tunnel complete the illusion from a distance.
Photo Mauro Filippi
5. Natural Frame – Mural by Collettivo FX at the Pizzo Sella Art Village in Palermo
A black-and-white mural of two hands holding a camera turns a balcony doorway into a living photo. The window becomes the lens, perfectly framing a mountain view beyond.
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6. “CANNOT” Camera Sculpture by Biancoshock — Lodi, Italy
Discarded construction pipes and concrete blocks are painted to look like a broken DSLR camera labeled “CANNOT,” in a parody of Canon. The illusion works from a specific angle where the lens and viewfinder align. More photos here!
7. “Dream of Freedom” by Juandres Vera — Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
A girl sits in a surreal architectural cube, reading a book beside a puffin. The mural’s 3D design uses the building’s shape to create the illusion of depth. More photos and about the mural here!
8. Rooster Illusion by Odeith
A large anamorphic rooster appears to stand in the corner of an abandoned structure. The painting wraps around two walls and the floor, visible correctly only from one angle.
More by Odeith!: Master of Illusion!: 19 Jaw-Dropping 3D Graffiti Pieces by Odeith
9. “Space and Time” by Eduardo Relero — Bochum, Germany
A chalk drawing of two old men sleeping on a giant bed includes a real person lying on top, blending reality and art. The illusion only works from a bird’s-eye perspective.
More by Eduardo Relero!: Street Art by Eduardo Relero – A Collection
More!: Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
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Update on Threads vs. X vs. Bluesky user numbers. I'm still not seeing much travel or tourism marketing content on Bluesky.
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#SocialTown #tourism #turismo #tourisme #socialmedia
Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows | TechCrunch
Threads' mobile app for iOS and Android saw 115.1 million daily active users, representing 127.8% year-over-year growth.Sarah Perez (TechCrunch)
Sources: Ruoming Pang, head of the foundation models team at Apple, is leaving to join Meta, which offered a package worth tens of millions of dollars per year (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)
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Sources: Ruoming Pang, head of the foundation models team at Apple, is leaving to join Meta, which offered a package worth tens of millions of dollars per year
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Los Angeles, blitz di agenti federali in un parco cittadino - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
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Los Angeles, blitz di agenti federali in un parco cittadino - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
Escalation nella presenza militare voluta dal presidente Donald Trump a Los Angeles. (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
Crolla tetto di un ristorante, sette feriti, grave una ragazza - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
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Crolla tetto di un ristorante, sette feriti, grave una ragazza - Ultima ora - Ansa.it
E' al momento di sette feriti, tra cui una ragazza grave, il bilancio del crollo del tetto di un ristorante a Terracina. L'incidente è avvenuto in serata in un locale stellato nel centro della località balneare e turistica in provincia di Latina.Agenzia ANSA
Πράγματι, ένα μεγάλο μέρος της ισραηλινής κοινής γνώμης αρχίζει να αντιτίθεται στη στρατηγική της κυβέρνησης για τη διάσωση των ομήρων. Ομως αυτή η ίδια κοινή γνώμη εξακολουθεί σε μεγάλο βαθμό να υποστηρίζει τη γενοκτονία στη Γάζα. Αν ακούσετε τα συνθήματα ή τους λόγους που εκφωνούνται στις διαδηλώσεις, θα δείτε ότι μιλούν για κατάπαυση του πυρός για να σωθούν οι όμηροι, όχι για να σωθούν οι Παλαιστίνιοι.
Ορισμένοι λένε, μάλιστα, ότι μετά την επιστροφή των ομήρων, ο πόλεμος θα μπορεί να συνεχιστεί, ο θεός μόνο ξέρει με ποιον σκοπό. Ετσι, όλες οι μεγάλες διαδηλώσεις που πραγματοποιήθηκαν πριν από τις 7 Οκτώβρη στο Ισραήλ είχαν στόχο να σώσουν τη δημοκρατία για τους Εβραίους του Ισραήλ και όχι να δημιουργήσουν μια πραγματική δημοκρατία όπου οι Παλαιστίνιοι θα ήταν ίσοι, μια δημοκρατία όπου κανείς δεν θα ζούσε υπό στρατιωτική κατοχή, χωρίς κανένα δικαίωμα. Οχι, επρόκειτο να σώσουμε τη δική μας εβραϊκή ζωή ή την εβραϊκή μας ελευθερία, ανεξάρτητα από τις θηριωδίες που διαπράττουμε εναντίον των Παλαιστινίων στα κατεχόμενα εδάφη.
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Αβι Μόγκραμπι, ισραηλινός σκηνοθέτης: «Η γενοκτονία των Παλαιστινίων διαρκεί εδώ και 77 χρόνια – Το Ισραήλ δεν υπήρξε ποτέ δημοκρατία»Ενας συνεπής αντισιωνιστής μιλάει έξω από τα δόντια
6 Ιούλ 2025, 05:55 - ΠΗΓΗ: l'Humanité Συνέντευξη στην Marie-José Sirach Ο ισραηλινός σκηνοθέτης Αβι Μόγκραμπι γεννήθηκε στο Τελ Αβίβ το 1956. Από πολύ νωρίς στράφηκε κατά των πολιτικών κατοχής της χώρας του.Eksegersi.gr (Εφημερίδα Κόντρα | Eksegersi.gr)
Orc City is A Twitter Meme Of Yesteryear [Aftermath]
Orc City is A Twitter Meme Of Yesteryear - Aftermath
Only one thing has brought me sincere joy in logging on since Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover in October 2022: Orc City.aftermath.site
Dollar v euro
This week, the world’s major central bankers have gathered in the sweltering heat of Sintra, Portugal (although I am sure the the aircon is good in their swanky hotel in the hills). The big issue,…Michael Roberts Blog
“Actually, no one named Jeffrey Epstein ever existed.”
- Pam Bondi
#meme #memes #uspol #israel #epstein #jeffreyepstein #epsteinfiles #pambondi #trump
Alsace Wine Region: Floral, Fermented and Full of Baggage
The Alsace wine region is one of France’s most underrated and misunderstood treasures. Wedged between the Vosges mountains and the German border, it’s a placeWineTeam (Vim)
#DonaldTrump was in the original #Epstein list at least 14 times
Next weeks #headline?
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Donald Trump was in the original Epstein list at least 14 times
President Donald Trump’s appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi is under intense pressure, from all sides of the political spectrum, to release government files on Jeffrey Epstein, as she had previously promised to do.Daily Kos
Who will Buy My Magic Mushrooms?
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Saboteure der Energiewende am Werk
"Die Stromsteuer für alle und dauerhaft zu senken, ist das klare Ziel der Koalition", CDU-Fraktionschefs Jens Spahn. Es kam anders.Radio Dreyeckland
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È iniziato l’Amazon Prime Day 2025: le migliori offerte in questa pagina
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Virgilia D’Andrea. Una poetica sovversiva
di Iaia De Marco Francisco Soriano – Claudia Valsania, Virgilia D’Andrea. Una poetica sovversiva, [...]Carmilla on line
The image shows a computer screen displaying a chat interface with the title "Waiting to Chat" at the top. The interface is white with a subtle pattern of small black specks. The text "Hello, Mike!" is prominently displayed in the center, followed by a speech bubble icon with three dots, indicating a loading or waiting status. Below this, the number "82" is shown, signifying the user's position in a queue. The text "Hang in there. You're number 82 in line." is displayed beneath the number. At the bottom of the interface, there is a button labeled "Cancel Chat Request." The system time is shown as 2:58 PM on 7/7/2025, and the taskbar at the bottom of the screen includes icons for Task Manager, Devices, and a folder labeled "C:\Programs."
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I want the whole world in my hands.
Mine, Mine!! My Precious!!
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When The Deep Purple Falls - buy low, sell high. You'll corner the Deep Purple market. It will be a Purple Reign, a Purple Reign, I tell you !!!
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Chicago marches to stop the Trump agenda!
Chicago, IL – On a stormy Fourth of July, 1000 Chicagoans marched to oppose Trump’s racist and reactionary agenda. The people marched to oppose Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” that he signed into law Friday.
The new law slashes safety net programs that feed and educate children and provided healthcare for the poor and disabled. It also adds an estimated $3.3 trillion in debt and gives billionaires tax cuts. More tax dollars will now go for deportations, police repression, Israel’s genocide in Gaza and war against Iran.
“There has never been anything to celebrate on the Fourth of July, but especially not this year, as our neighbors are being kidnapped right in front of us, as our civil rights are under attack, and as Trump continues to advance his racist and reactionary Republican agenda,” said Kayla Nguyen, an immigrant rights activist.
Nguyen also condemned the FBI’s arrest and repression of Alejandro Orellana, Verita Topete, and other immigrant rights activists in Los Angeles.
“Racist, white supremacist legislators in DC just voted for Trump's tax cuts for the ultra-rich which also mean historic cuts to safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps that will result in people dying,” said Lara Haddadin of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network.
Organizers led the crowd in chants like “Money for jobs and education, not for wars and deportations!” and “We want justice, you say how, ICE off our streets now!”
The crowd responded uproariously to calls for defending the rights of immigrants and LGBTQ people.
“Our strategy must be to unite and fight back. We have to be calling our elected officials. We have to be shutting down their offices. We have to be doing labor organizing. Get involved in an organization!” said Kobi Guillory with the Freedom Road Socialist Organization.
Crystal Gardner, a community leader with Westside based 290 IPO spoke, “To Donald Trump and his minions, we are not afraid of you. My people have seen worse and survived. We’ve seen worse and fought back. We’ve seen worse and won!”
The demonstrators marched across downtown Chicago, stopping at a federal detention facility. Chicago Police blocked the march across the street from the ICE field office, but the people maneuvered around them using the sidewalks. Marchers then advanced to Trump Tower on the river, where they gathered for a final rally.
Onlookers cheered on the marchers as they approached the tower, and Chicago’s famous Bucket Boys raced into the march, where they filled the air with their legendary drumming and chants of “Free, free Palestine!”.After a few more moments of chants, organizers ensured participants left in groups to dissuade harassment from police, as DHS agents had been observed near the march.
Organized by the Coalition Against the Trump Agenda (CATA) and the Coalition for Justice in Palestine (CJP), the day’s message was clear: working and oppressed people must organize together to defend our rights and fight for the resources our communities need.
#ChicagoIL #IL #PeoplesStruggles #AntiWarMovement #Palestine #LGBTQ #ImmigrantRights #Labor #CATA #CJP #ICE #Trump
Money Can't Buy Me Love, but a government, that's a different story.
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Cybersecurity Basics
Here's how to stay safe online: protect your identity and files from hackers with these easy tips.Bob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
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