“White House staff apparently had to get creative with some of the items Trump wanted hung around the fireplace, as they blocked hidden doors built into the room.”
They also block the viewports in those doors that allow staffers to keep an eye on what is happening in there. Interesting, no?
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Look What Donald Trump Has Done To The Oval Office
Trump has taken an unusually personal interest in redecorating the iconic seat of the American presidency.Sara Boboltz (HuffPost)
This is the fascist state. Do you accept this? Support this? Stay quiet? Or resist?
#Together è un horror indipendente scritto e diretto dal semisconosciuto #MichaelShanks che sta facendo molto parlare di sé
Il tema alla base del film è quello delll'unione in una relazione tra due persone, esplorando questo tema quasi ancestrale con il più cronenberghiano dei modi: estremizzando l'archetipo della fisicità del corpo come un agglomerato di "carne" (in questo senso alcune parti mi hanno ricordato le creature di #robbottin in #lacosa di #johncarpenter),
#recensioni #cinema 1/5
So tonight, I was looking for something in a drawer, and I stumble upon my Samsung NC10 (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_…), a netbook that I bought while studying.
I totally forgot what I was looking for, and instead, I decided to check this old piece of equipment, that is now 16 or 17 years old!
It was installed with some old and unmaintained #Fedora with a dual boot #haikuos installation.
I wiped the disk, and installed #mxlinux . I had to manually create the partitions because the installer would fail to automatically partition the disk.
After that step, the installation went smoothly. Did a system update after first boot, and oh boy, did the two DKMS packages took ages to compile. So after the update was done, and before rebooting, I uninstalled broadcom-sta-dkms and rtl8812au-dkms, because there is no hardware requiring these modules in the netbook.
So this little netbook is still functional, but I must admit, I don’t really know what to do with it:
* the screen resolution of 1024x600 is really on the low end,
* the 2 cores, 32 bits, Atom CPU is really not that fast.
#retrocomputing #netbook #linux #NostalgiaNerd
Ho cambiato il "display name"
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Mezzo secolo di fotografie. Il circolo Fotocine Garfagnana festeggia i 50 anni di attività
Oggi pomeriggio appuntamento in Sala Suffredini, sarà presentato il libro edito da Mpf .
UN condemns ‘endless’ Gaza horrors as Israel kills 31 more people
US to refuse visas to Palestinian Authority members seeking to attend UNGA.AFP (DAWN.COM)
Smurfs Log
* Cheech and Chong (Me and mum, planning to go for a ride…)
#Alzheimers #Caregiving #Dementia #Photography
(Look it up on your favorite player, or use this #EVIL link)
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Six Months into Tariffs, Businesses Have No Idea How to Price Anything
Link: wsj.com/business/retail/trump-…
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He must resign.”
That’s how U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member #Bernie #Sanders (I-Vt.) began a New York Times op-ed on Saturday,
amid mounting calls for Kennedy to leave the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
by choice or force,
following the ouster of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Susan Monarez
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Trump’s Pentagon Pick Accuses Online Astrologer Of Stalking Him, And It Just Gets Messier From There
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/anthony-tata-amy-tripp-defense-astrology-stalking-affair_n_68b35202e4b0733c061ab135?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trump’s Pentagon Pick Accuses Online Astrologer Of Stalking Him, And It Just Gets Messier From There
“I should never have gotten into this relationship," said astrology influencer Amy Tripp, aka Starheal.Pocharapon Neammanee (HuffPost)
DXVK 2.7.1 Brings Improvements for Team Fortress 2, Crysis 3, and Other Games - 9to5Linux
DXVK 2.7.1 Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine is now available for download with various improvements.Marius Nestor (9to5Linux)
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Uno dei miei rimpianti è di non essere mai entrato in un centro sociale. Non ho la più pallida idea di come fosse lì dentro.
Però ho letto e sentito cose, e un centro sociale me l'immagino come un ritrovo di gente un po' strana, con idee un po' strane, e la voglia di starsene lontana da un mondo di squali.
Persone strane, sì, ma che se si facesse come dicono loro alla fine in questo mondo staremmo tutti un po' meglio.
'Sto Fediverso gli assomiglia un po', mi sa.
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Well it appears that the 1630 fund has given the Omidyar Network money.
You don’t say?
RE: threads.com/@juanch0panza/post…
Juan Delgado (@juanch0panza) on Threads
Reading more into the recent spat between Taylor Lorenz and claims about funding ties to the Sixteen Thirty Fund via Omidyar Network. Taylor insists no money from Sixteen Thirty reaches her or the Reporters in Residence program.Threads
The video showcases a detailed process of flushing a transmission. It begins with a close-up view of a transmission pan placed on a workbench, with a gear shift lever positioned next to it. A hand is seen operating the gear shift, moving it through various positions. Water is being poured into the transmission pan from a red hose, creating a foamy mixture as it fills. The background features a textured wall with a light source casting a blue and yellow hue, and a workbench with tools and a control panel. The hand continues to manipulate the gear shift while water flows into the pan, indicating a thorough cleaning process. The video concludes with the transmission pan filled with water, and the gear shift lever in a neutral position, highlighting the completion of the flushing process.
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I’m preparing a presentation of #Silex for @11ty meetup on 17 Sept 2025
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@11tyCMS would you like to do a rehearsal and share feedback?
Of course @sia you’re very welcome too 😀
cc @silex #NoCode #OpenSource #JAMStack
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Chinese eyeing US degrees turn more discerning – is opportunity worth the risk?
Chinese eyeing US degrees turn more discerning – is the opportunity still worth the risk?
US has ‘pre-eminent global research universities, for now,’ professor says as data shows Chinese still want American degrees but are pickier.Ralph Jennings (South China Morning Post)
📰 More than 70% of de-occupied Kherson region cleared of mines
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#News #RussianInvasion #RussianWar #Ukraine
More than 70% of de-occupied Kherson region cleared of mines
In the de-occupied Kherson region, 70.5% of the territory has been cleared of mines. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
💅 La Unión Europea prohíbe una sustancia altamente tóxica presente en los esmaltes de uñas
Se trata del óxido de trifenilfosfina o TPO, un componente de los geles y esmaltes semipermanentes.
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💅 La Unión Europea prohíbe una sustancia altamente tóxica presente en los esmaltes de uñas Se trata del óxido de trifenilfosfina o TPO, un componente de los geles y esmaltes semipermanentes. https://buff.ly/4IJHkoCTelegram
La imagen muestra una mano con uñas pintadas de un color morado oscuro, siendo sometida a una luz ultravioleta en una unidosis de manicura. La mano está extendida sobre una superficie curva, típica de una unidosis, que emite una luz blanca y azul brillante. La luz ultravioleta se utiliza para endurecer el esmalte de uñas, asegurando que se seque y se adhiera correctamente. En la parte superior de la unidosis, se puede ver un panel digital que muestra un número, indicando el tiempo restante o la intensidad de la luz. La imagen está enfocada en la mano y la unidosis, con un fondo oscuro que resalta la luz y la mano.
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Republican Town Hall Erupts: “Take Your Head Out of Trump’s Ass!”
GOP Representative Mark Alford got a rude awakening from his constituents.The New Republic
Hardening Firefox – a checklist for improved browser privacy
Link: andrewmarder.net/firefox/
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Firefox Privacy Checklist
A checklist for configuring Mozilla Firefox for a more private browsing experience.Andrew Marder
I CAN’T F***ING BELIEVE THIS! Via @lukebeasleyofficial #Politics 🇺🇸 🗳️ #Ukraine 🇺🇦 youtu.be/exO-sQ0Ttdg?...
Today in misleading statistics:
The number of people who play competitive baseball under the age of 19 and over the age of 19 aren't the same.
They aren't even close.
That the majority of arm injuries would occur in youth players is a meaningless statistic.
It's the base rate fallacy again.
Japan Just Switched on Asia’s First Osmotic Power Plant, Which Runs 24/7 on Nothing But Fresh Water and Seawater
Japan Just Switched on Asia’s First Osmotic Power Plant, Which Runs 24/7 on Nothing But Fresh Water and Seawater
A renewable energy source that runs day and night, powered by salt and fresh water.Tudor Tarita (ZME Science)
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California red-legged tadpoles and some fingerling koi at the Japanese Garden in Hayward.
#photography #koi #frog #Hayward
photography with feeling | Randy Caparoso | Substack
The photo log of a career wine professional who once took photos out of necessity, but now does it with unbridled passion. Click to read photography with feeling, by Randy Caparoso, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.photography with feeling
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Last night the universe put a track from this album in my ears and I realized I hadn't actually listened to this album before so I bookmarked it to listen to later and then put on our next episode of Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown...and the episode turned out to be the Chicago one with Steve Albini, no joke. And now I'm finally listening to the album and, like, holy shit. Some things don't suck.
Shellac - At Action Park (1994)
Verizon’s ‘software issue’ has disconnected many wireless customers across the US
Verizon confirmed a software issue causing an outage for US customers on August 30th, 2025.Richard Lawler (The Verge)
Solomnishvili conducts Mahler's Ninth in Buenos Aires - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
Kakhi Solomnishvili conducts the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra playing: MAHLER: Symphony No. 9. Live. Get valid XHTML YouTube embed code for your website...www.worldconcerthall.com
Time for a wee seat in a busy Grassmarket, on a very warm, bright day flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_g…
#Edinburgh #Edimbourg #Photography #Photographie #Grassmarket #StreetPhotography #PeopleWatching #BlackAndWhitePhotography
Have A Seat
While the street market was busy and many tourists strolled the Grassmarket, some others decided that it was time to take a wee seat and have a break on a very hot, sunny afternoonFlickr
Grübeln und Sinnieren: Hakelige Verbindungen, Freitag 29.8.2025 gruebelnundsinnieren.de/2025/0…
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Gardener reveals simple hack to keep pests off of popular plants: 'I'll be planting some' -
A gardener on TikTok shared a short but illuminating video about a simple gardening technique that can boost yields with minimal additional effort.Gardening (All For Gardening)
Northern Paper Wasp (Polistes fuscatus)
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#NorthernPaperWasp #Insect #Arthropod #Animal #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #NaturePhotography #iNaturalist #Tulsa #Oklahoma
Northern Paper Wasp (Polistes fuscatus) observed by Theramansi
Northern Paper Wasp from Brighton Apts, Tulsa, OK 74135 on August 30, 2025 at 09:51 AM by TheramansiiNaturalist
Chicago Mayor Signs Order Over 'Escalating Threats From The Federal Government'
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chicago-mayor-signs-order-over-escalating-threats-from-the-federal-government_n_68b35cbde4b0733c061ab6a5?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Chicago Mayor Signs Order Over 'Escalating Threats From The Federal Government'
The executive order affirms that Chicago police officers will not collaborate with the National Guard or ICE agents.Sebastian Murdock (HuffPost)
#LaborDay watchlist 🎥 5 films that bring U.S. labor history to life, from picket lines to courtroom showdowns.
A labor historian recommends these overlooked gems (beyond classics like "Modern Times" and "The Grapes of Wrath").
What would you add to the list?
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Inspired by real events, the films tackle issues of race, gender and class in ways that will resonate with many of today’s viewers.The Conversation
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@histodons 'Brassed Off' (1996) - not all strikes end well.
'Gung Ho' (1986) - we can change things if we want to change them.
'Pajama Game' (1957) - some strikes end well and sabotage sometimes works.
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Here Are the Results from the 2025 Sydney Marathon
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a65939657/sydney-marathon-2025-results/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Here Are the Results from the 2025 Sydney Marathon
Athletes took the streets in Australia for the Sydney Marathon’s first year as a World Marathon Major.Dan Beck (Runner's World)
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"It's for you..." flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_g…
#Edinburgh #Edimbourg #StreetPhotography #photography #photographie #Woman #Femme #PeopleWatching #Grassmarket
It's For You
I think this call is for you... A couple of chums sitting on top of a stone wall by the Grassmarket, on a very bright, hot, August afternoonFlickr
Always follow the money.
Donald Trump may be running an authoritarian political project, but the big money that has been backing him has been running a cryptocurrency project at the expense of the dollar and your standard of living.
When Trump goes, their currency project continues.
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Several Israeli soldiers 'missing' following resistance ambush in Gaza City
The Israeli military reportedly activated the Hannibal Directive to ensure that soldiers ambushed were killed before they could be taken captivethecradle.co
Ciao Mondo
Guardo il mare gonfiarsi per il vento di maestrale e mi chiedo quale pesce sia così pazzo da avventurarsi fuori dalla sua tana e affrontare tutto questo.
#spigola
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in reply to OpenSoul ✅ • • •L'immagine è un poster per il film "Together," scritto e diretto da Michael Shank. Il poster presenta due attori, Dave Franco e Alison Brie, in primo piano. Franco è a sinistra, con un'espressione preoccupata, mentre Brie è a destra, con un'espressione di paura. Entrambi hanno i capelli castani e indossano magliette bianche. Le loro mani sono intrecciate, suggerendo un legame intimo. Il titolo del film, "TOGETHER," è scritto in caratteri grandi e bianchi al centro del poster. In alto, c'è la scritta "THE BEST HORROR MOVIE OF THE YEAR" e "INSESSION FILM." In basso, si legge "NEON" e "R," indicando la distribuzione e la classificazione del film.
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in reply to OpenSoul ✅ • • •il regista ci mostra una coppia di giovani innamorati in una casa che ad un certo punto, sotto strane influenze malefiche e riti tribali innominabili (molto vaghi a dire il vero), pian piano cominceranno loro malgrado un viaggio di "fusione" (nel vero senza della parola) dei loro corpi, in un crescendo di sofferenza, stupore, ma anche con molti momenti di comicità dissacrante fino ad un (purtroppo) deludente finale
2/5
OpenSoul ✅
in reply to OpenSoul ✅ • • •Il film si poggia quasi integralmente sull'empatia dei due attori (#davefranco ed #alisonbrie quest'ultima molto più convincente del primo) che hanno interpretato con molta bravura e affiatamento un ruolo certamente non banale
E' stato da molti acclamato come "horror dell'anno", ma sebbene sia molto contento che si facciano ancora film indipendenti del genere (ma sono sempre meno, purtroppo), credo sia decisamente eccessivo come apprezzamento: il film si lascia vedere, anche con momenti di
3/5
OpenSoul ✅
in reply to OpenSoul ✅ • • •ilarità e spaeamento stimolanti, e pur non essendo eccezionale o particolarmente originale, tuttavia è sicuramente interessante. Uno dei limiti del lavoro di #shanks, IMHO, è quello di aver giocato in modo troppo asimmetrico con la componente horror pura, relegandola ad una dimensione troppo inconsistente, e quindi ben presto le ripetute situazioni comiche (fino al debolissimo finale) sfociano quasi in macabre comedy che tende a sovrastare il mistero
4/5
OpenSoul ✅
in reply to OpenSoul ✅ • • •dell'indagine sull'unione, e questo depotenzia l'impianto di un film che invece poteva dire la sua in modo meno sbrigativo
Certamente alcune scene sono molto iconiche, e penso che questo sia uno dei motivi per cui il film sta avendo così tanto riscontro, ma a parte ciò è un film che prova veramente a discostarsi dal solito horror e pertanto ne consiglio vivamente la visione
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