2025 China International Chemical Industry Fair (ICIF China 2025)
The 2025 China International Chemical Industry Fair (ICIF China 2025) will take place from September 17 to 19, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.China Business Forum
Thinking ahead for #monsterdon again this week - doing a download to later stream Grizzly (1976) from our NAS box and get onto the TV.
If you want to download tonight's feature from Archive.org, here's the download link. About 1.7GB
thanks!
I used the .torrent link, so ended up downloading them both! That should confuse jellyfish...
But it's there for tonight. Thanks for posting the link!
This is Dr. Marvin Dunn, a Florida professor of Black history whose valiant work at #AlligatorAuschwitz helped lead to its closing. He stood around in south Florida heat in the swamp at the age of 85 and faced violent white supremacists in #ICE. This man is truly brave.
On Ig he says: "OFFER ICE A FLOWER. DON'T ATTACK.
THIS IS WHAT TRUMP WANTS AS HIS EXCUSE TO DECLARE A NATIONAL EMERGENCY!
KEEP THE PEACE
FOIL THE SON OF A BITCH."
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Sadly I am not a good enough person to offer ICE a flower. If I offer them anything, it will be a bag of tiny dicks. But I do 100% agree that we have to be nonviolent, or at least seen not to *start* the violence. I will not criticize self defense by people being kidnapped, and I'm sure he doesn't either.
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Pietrasanta corsaro nell’esordio di Coppa a Uliveto Terme
Dopo il gol di Chicciarelli la rimonta firmata Sacchelli e Ricci. Nel triangolare riposava la formazione del Ponte Buggianese
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Attached: 1 image #natuur #Biesbosch #natuurfotografie #vogelfotografie #vogels #nederland #dutch #netherlands #naturephotography #nature #wildlife #birds #birdsphotography #sonyalpha #sonyalpha7rv #DXO #birdwatching Biesbosch Grote Bonte Specht /…Mastodon
Das Bild zeigt einen Holzschopf (Dendrocopos major) auf einem Baumstamm. Der Vogel ist in einer seitlichen Perspektive dargestellt und zeigt seine charakteristischen Merkmale: ein schwarzes Gesicht mit einem weißen Streifen über den Augen, ein rotes Fleckchen auf dem Kopf und ein schwarzes und weißes Gefieder mit roten Flecken am Bauch. Der Holzschopf hat ein schmales, spitzes Schnabel, das für seine Nahrungssuche in Holz geeignet ist. Der Baumstamm, auf dem der Vogel sitzt, ist schmal und zeigt einige Risse und Flecken, die auf die natürliche Umgebung hinweisen. Der Hintergrund ist ein klarer, hellblauer Himmel, der den Vogel und den Baumstamm hervorhebt.
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Might as well jump,
Go ahead and jump!
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Seeing these geese & their larger flock at the Fischkinderstube pond today confirmed that with August almost over, autumn isn’t far away 🍂
I even picked up some conkers passing through Heidelberg on my way home – 58km ride all told 🌰
#CyclingLife 🚴♂️
#Heidelberg 🏰
#Photography 📷
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The image features a white cat with a collar sitting on a balcony. The cat is positioned on the right side, looking to the left. The balcony is adorned with green plants in black and brown pots. The building behind the balcony has a stone facade with a window that has blue shutters, which are partially open. The window frame is wooden, and there is a visible brick arch above it. The wall shows signs of age, with patches of moss and a weathered appearance. The scene is set in a quaint, possibly historic, urban environment.
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Middle East Eye: *Greta Thunberg, preparing to set sail for Gaza to break Israeli siege, says they have ‘no choice’*
"Activist and Global Sumud Flotilla steering committee member Greta Thunberg told Middle East Eye the inaction of governments worldwide over Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza has forced civilians to take action, as they “simply have no choice.”
“When our governments and those in power fail to step up, it falls on us as human beings to step up and take that responsibility,” Thunberg emphasised.
Thunberg is set to sail to Gaza on 31 August, along with dozens of other activists from more than 40 countries, to break Israel’s illegal siege of the strip and open a humanitarian corridor."
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#GretaThunberg #GlobalSumudFlotilla #SumudFlotilla #Gaza #FreePalestine
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Director Jim Jarmusch ‘disappointed and disconcerted’ by Mubi’s funding from Sequoia
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/31/director-jim-jarmusch-disappointed-and-disconcerted-by-mubis-funding-from-sequoia/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Director Jim Jarmusch ‘disappointed and disconcerted’ by Mubi’s funding from Sequoia | TechCrunch
Veteran indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch premiered his new movie “Father Mother Sister Brother” today at the Venice Film Festival, where journalists asked himAnthony Ha (TechCrunch)
La Cop30 è già in bilico, Lula punta tutto sul fondo per l’Amazzonia apprezzato dai Brics
Il Brasile punta sul Tfff come il suo principale strumento per fare bella figura in un appuntamento nel quale il presidente si sta giocando ... Scopri di più!Ferdinando Cotugno (Domani)
One of my favorite memories. Sundays Beach Club. Bali, 2017.
#sundaysbeachclub #bali #indonesia #beach #relaxation #travel #photography
New by me: On failable tests.
Wherein I discuss not following the happy path yer whole life.
Oh wow, I have figured out why my site stops every time I post. Every single Mastodon instance reaches out for a preview copy. It's just SLAUGHTERING my little instance.
Wondered what was causing that.
The image depicts a serene winter scene at sunset. In the foreground, a tree heavily laden with snow stands prominently, its branches and trunk covered in a thick layer of frost, creating a striking silhouette against the warm hues of the setting sun. The snow on the tree appears textured and uneven, with some branches bending under the weight. The background features a vast expanse of snow-covered ground, with additional trees visible in the distance, also dusted with snow. The sky transitions from a deep orange near the horizon to a lighter yellow as it extends upward, with the sun partially obscured by the tree, casting a soft glow. The overall atmosphere is tranquil and picturesque, capturing the beauty of a winter landscape at dusk.
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L’Aber Wrac’h, Bretagne, France.
#photography #photo #photooftheday #blackandwhite #bnw #bnwphotography #bnwphoto #travel #travelphotography #bretagne #france #sea
Boh, stasera ho la connessione estremamente lenta.
Ci saranno i villeggianti che consultano le webcam delle autostrade per sapere quando non c'è traffico, così possono partire tutti insieme.
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One of my favorite programs for the Mac is from a company called Objective Development -- Little Snitch -- and it's a host-based firewall that alerts you anytime something on your computer tries to reach the Internet for the first time (or you can set to always ask all the time, which I wouldn't recommend just because of the alert volume). I personally like to know what programs and apps are doing and with whom they are communicating, and this app is a useful if imperfect way of doing that.
The most jarring aspect of Little Snitch is how some programs suddenly phone home but you have no idea what's going on because the requested IP is some shared Amazon cloud server or something. Even after spending a few minutes digging on the IP, you probably still won't find a hostname and you're no closer to gauging whether you should allow the connection or not. But most of the time the program is silent, operating the background to block or allow various connections that you have specified previously.
Anyway, what I wanted to share that's neat about Little Snitch is when you install an app that you've had on your phone or iPad onto your Mac, suddenly you have a much better idea of where (if not who) your apps are communicating with, and maybe even a little more info about what these apps are actually doing in the background.
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It is such a great program. I've been using it for years as well.
I also tried out this for Linux inspired by Little Snitch. github.com/evilsocket/opensnit…
GitHub - evilsocket/opensnitch: OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux interactive application firewall inspired by Little Snitch.
OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux interactive application firewall inspired by Little Snitch. - evilsocket/opensnitchGitHub
Church of Saint James Apostle, Chioggia
#photography #mobilephotography #churches
#samsunggalaxynote20 #darktable
The video captures a critical moment in a Premier League football match between Liverpool (LIV) and Arsenal (ARS), with Liverpool leading 1-0 at 87:59. The scene is set in a packed stadium, with the scoreboard prominently displaying the score and time. A player in a red jersey, number 8, is preparing to take a penalty kick. The goalkeeper, dressed in white, is positioned in front of the goal, ready to defend. The crowd is visible in the background, adding to the tension of the moment.
As the player in red takes the penalty kick, the ball is seen in mid-air, heading towards the goal. The goalkeeper dives to his right in an attempt to save the shot. The ball successfully enters the net, changing the score to 1-1. The player in red celebrates the goal, running towards the corner of the field, while the goalkeeper and other players react to the goal.
The video continues to show the aftermath of the goal, with the scoreboard now displaying 88:04. The player in red, number 8, is seen running away from the goal area, celebrating the goal. The goalkeeper and other players are positioned near the goal, with the crowd in the background reacting to the goal. The VAR (Video Assistant Referee) logo is visible in the top right corner, indicating that the goal is being reviewed. The Premier League logo and the Allstate advertisement are also visible on the scoreboard, adding to the authenticity of the scene.
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Totti e il video-messaggio al fratello del 16enne morto dopo esser stato investito a Terracina: «Non mollare. Fallo per lui» - Il video
https://www.open.online/2025/08/31/francesco-totti-video-messaggio-federico-salvagni/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Totti e il video-messaggio al fratello del 16enne morto dopo esser stato investito a Terracina: «Non mollare. Fallo per lui» - Il video
Le parole dell'ex capitano dell'As Roma al fratello di Federico Salvagni, ucciso da un'auto pirata a FerragostoOpen
Venezia 82, Sophie Codegoni saluta i fan, poi posa per i fotografi al suo arrivo al Lido - Il video
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Venezia 82, Sophie Codegoni saluta i fan, poi posa per i fotografi al suo arrivo al Lido - Il video
(Agenzia Vista) Venezia, 31 agosto 2025 Sophie Codegoni saluta i fan, poi posa per i fotografi al suo arrivo al Lido per l'82esima Mostra del Cinema di Venezia. Fonte: Agenzia Vista / Alexander JakhnagievOpen
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Precisamente, a mi tía de Zaragoza siempre le dieron un miedo horrible. Pero ya cayó un rayo en su casa hace un año, así que no creo que...
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Venezia 82, Fotinì Peluso arriva al Lido per la Mostra del Cinema - Il video
(Agenzia Vista) Venezia, 31 agosto 2025 Fotinì Peluso in posa per i fotografi al Lido in occasione dell'82esima Mostra del Cinema di Venezia. Fonte: Agenzia Vista / Alexander JakhnagievOpen
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Venezia 82, Fotiìn Peluso in posa per i fotografi al Lido - Il video
(Agenzia Vista) Venezia, 31 agosto 2025 Fotinì Peluso in posa per i fotografi al Lido in occasione dell'82esima Mostra del Cinema di Venezia. Fonte: Agenzia Vista / Alexander JakhnagievOpen
GregoryAI aims to improve the lives of researchers and patients alike
An open source project aimed at making medical research easier.Ben Werdmuller
📍Bolsa Palace. Porto, 2025.
#palaces #bolsapalace #portugal #porto #architecture #baroque #travel #photography
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C0d1 Online: Warum Feeds wichtiger sind, als viele denken c0d1.eu/warum-feeds-wichtiger-…
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Warum Feeds wichtiger sind, als viele denken
Ich kann mich noch gut erinnern, als RSS aufkam. Relativ schnell kammen die ersten Tools um sie zu verwalten und Banachrichtigungen über neue Beiträge in Blogs zu erhalten. Sie sind gekommen, um zu bleiben.c0d1.eu
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Iros a su cuenta de X @/DokySamejima y los vídeos
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Dalas Review es increíble que siga teniendo fanbase. No obstante sus fans son llamados "pambicitos".
Eso creo que significa que no son el lápiz más afilado del estuche.
“there is nobody that can decide for the fediverse to block Mississippi.” (The Fediverse is the decentralized social network that includes Mastodon and other services, and is powered by the ActivityPub protocol.)
“And this is why real decentralization matters,” said Rochko.
techcrunch.com/2025/08/29/mast…
Mastodon says it doesn't 'have the means' to comply with age verification laws | TechCrunch
Decentralized social network Mastodon says it cannot comply with age verification laws, like in Mississippi and elsewhere, and says it's up to individual server owners to decide.Sarah Perez (TechCrunch)
The image features a sepia-toned photograph of a person crouching on a grassy area, holding a whip-like object in their right hand. The individual is wearing a dark leather jacket and dark pants, with a focused expression. In the background, there is a blurred sign with the word "BIRMINGHAM" partially visible, suggesting the location might be near a racetrack or similar venue. Overlaid on the image is a bold, white text quote that reads: "If hard work was so fucking great the rich would have kept it for themselves." The text is in a large, sans-serif font, with a black outline for contrast against the sepia background. The overall composition combines the historical feel of the sepia tone with the modern, provocative message of the text.
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Barnsdall Park. Los Angeles, 2025.
#barnsdallpark #losangeles #california #landscaping #architecture #publicgoods #socal #photography
Next federal takeover: Chicago. The Trump administration is asking the nearby naval base for help carrying out the president’s massive deportation campaign.
“These operations are similar to what occurred in Los Angeles earlier this summer. Same DHS team." trib.al/TnqFjp0
Trump Pulls In Navy for His Next Takeover of Blue City
The Department of Homeland Security reached out to a naval base near Chicago for help with ICE operations.The New Republic
Xi says SCO bears greater responsibilities for peace, development - China Military
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is shouldering greater responsibilities for safeguarding regional peace and stability, and for boosting development of various countries in a world of increasing …eng.chinamil.com.cn
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The deportation thugs arrested firemen for deportation from the site where they were fighting the largest wildfire in Washington State.
Democrats seek ‘immediate answers’ after reported arrests of firefighters by US border agents
Senator Patty Murray calls Trump’s immigration policy ‘fundamentally sick’ after incident in Washington stateDani Anguiano (The Guardian)
The left needs to stop delusionally believing that socio-political "consensus", or social-pressure, is somehow going to be sufficient,
& begin using *aggressive & systematic* citizen-journalism to apply leverage against abuse-enforcing institutions, groups, alliances, etc.
"The Elements of Journalism" is required-reading for understanding the difference between what "journalism" nowadays does, vs what actually is required.
The longer that the left remains within its "our social-pressure will work!" delusion,
the fewer survivors of the current-regime's process there will be.
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Europeans seek 'digital sovereignty' as US tech firms embrace Trump
Here are some stats from the article:
"Use in Europe of Swiss-based ProtonMail rose 11.7% year-on-year to March compared to a year ago, according to Similarweb, while use of Alphabet's Gmail, which has some 70% of the global email market, slipped 1.9%.
Similarweb data shows the number of queries directed to Ecosia from the European Union has risen 27% year-on-year and the company says it has 1% of the German search engine market.
Signal, a messaging app run by a U.S. nonprofit foundation, has also seen a surge in installations from Europe. Similarweb's data showed a 7% month-on-month increase in Signal usage in March, while use of Meta's WhatsApp was static."
It would be nice to have more growth statistics from 6 months after the BuyFromEU movement gained momentum. 🙂
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#BuyFromEU #BuyFromEU #EuropeanAlternatives
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