San Francisco from Mount Diablo, which, amazingly, is only about 50 km away. In 850 nm near-infrared, sampling about 70 cm/px in the full size. flickr.com/photos/midendian/54…
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20250510 San Francisco from Mount Diablo (near-infrared), California.
San Francisco at 850-900nm near-infrared from the Juniper Trail crossing/parking lot near the summit of Mount Diablo, about 50 km / 30 mile range.Flickr
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Mayor #Mahan faces criticism for plan to arrest the #homeless. Framed within #PublicSafety concerns, the plan is met with skepticism due to a lack of data and resources, plus questions about effectiveness, & potential criminalization of the homeless.
Despite the mayor’s efforts to secure support from Santa Clara County, the county has expressed reluctance to collaborate on the initiative.
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San Jose council pushes back on plan to arrest homeless people - San José Spotlight
Mayor Matt Mahan’s initiative aimed at arresting homeless residents who refuse shelter was at the top of the city's budget hearing Monday as he highlighted Santa Clara County’s lack of enthusiasm.Vicente Vera (San José Spotlight)
📝 Em meio a intensos debates na CPI das Bets do governo, Virgínia solicita que o STF intervenha para garantir silêncio em questões delicadas. O clima esquentou e as implicações políticas são profundas! O que isso significa para a transparência e a accountability? Clique e descubra tudo sobre essa reviravolta!
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Virgínia pede STF silêncio na CPI das Bets do governo
Brasília — InkDesign News — A influenciadora digital Virgínia Fonseca entrou com pedido no Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) para permanecer em silêncio durante seu depoimento na Comissão Parlamentar deTiago F Santiago (INK|DESIGN NEWS)
TikTok Outlines Benefits for Automotive Marketers in New Whitepaper
The latest whitepaper from TikTok underlines the platform's value for auto marketers.Andrew Hutchinson (Social Media Today)
Asking Chatbots For Short Answers Can Increase Hallucinations, Study Finds - Slashdot
Requesting concise answers from AI chatbots significantly increases their tendency to hallucinate, according to new research from Paris-based AI testing company Giskard.slashdot.org
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'We're testing for testing's sake' - new maths tests fail to make the grade for principals
The government is "testing children to death" with the announcement of a new maths test for the youngest children, says the head of the Principals Federation.Next week's Budget will include $4 million to develop and introduce a "maths check" for children in their first two years of schooling.
"Yes, it gives us information, but teachers will be able to tell you that they already know which children need that extra support. They don't need a test to tell them that so what is this test for, who is this test for, is what I will be asking. We've now got a phonics test for literacy in Year 1. We've now got a numeracy test in Year 2. We're testing our kids to death here."
When government's have introduced compulsory testing in primary school, overseas statistics show there have been negative unintended consequences, Pomeroy told Morning Report.
I have some quotes out of order as the article is discussing two things. Here is the second:
It also announced $56m over four years to employ the equivalent of 143 full-time maths intervention teachers to help primary school children who were struggling with the subject, and $40m over four years for small group maths tutoring for up to 34,000 children in Year 7-8 each year.Otene said principals would welcome the funding for expert teachers, provided they targeted the children who were furthest behind in maths - those classed as "tier three" meaning they needed support from externally-sourced specialists.
"We need that intervention support. But I'm really hoping that that's not just for tier two students... we need desperately learning support for those children who are 'well below'," she said.
Otene said the funding for tutoring at intermediate schools was premature because it extended a pilot scheme that had not yet been assessed.
"I'm a bit concerned that the minister does not have evidence to support the extending of that," she said.
Wheat fields for #TextureTuesday
Heinzenberg, Hesse, Germany
May 2025
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This Willet gave us quite a show in Utah.
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Ello frens and fans of Arwen 
A bit late Toot, as we're already on the way back. Granted, Arwen only wanted a short walk, so getting to "the way back" happened a lot quicker. 😊
Her hind paw is still troubling her, unfortunately, although it seems to be a wee bit better now...
I called the vet yesterday and they didn't have Arwen's meds yet. They should come in on Wednesday, so just in time to pick them up before the others run out. I would have preferred to have them already and not leave it to the last moment, but when they don't have it... 😔
I rode the seated bike for 20 minutes and then I walked the treadmill for 10. Had a nice massage in the chair before I headed back home again.
Guess I'll need to hit the treadmill tonight, as Arwen only wanted a short walk... Yesterday, I didn't make it to my step goal, which was understandable, given all that had happened. It it also made me a bit sad.... So, maybe I can do better today. At least I got ten minutes in at the gym. 😊
Today, I have PT, which will be very welcome, as my whole body is so stressed out!
so everything just hurts more, unfortunately... Again, it's understandable, but it's also hard to deal with...
Hopefully my internet will work properly tonight. I'm kinda done with the hassle of setting up my phone to use the PC, when I pay enough for a good connection at home. I still need to get a cable upstairs. But dad hasn't been up to that yet. And I have a Cat5 (e?) cable, but if I can, I would prefer to get a Cat6 at least. It's just me in the house, so Cat6 should be good enough for the near future. I found a site where I can buy it, so if I have some vacation money, and the new shoes for Skoosh won't be too expensive (one can always hope), maybe I can also get a good Cat6 cable for the upstairs area... 🤞🏻
There was a lovely moon tonight, it was almost full... 🌕 So of course I took a snap and slightly exited it. 😊
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⛔️⚠️What’s happening with Russian war crimes committed on the Zaporizhia frontlines (Reporting from Ukraine VIDEO) #Ukraine #NukesForUkraine #Germany #France #Italy #OSCE #PACE #CoE #SouthKorea #Press #News #Taiwan #Media #Japan #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom
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Fallout’s second season premieres in December and will be followed by a third
The second season of Prime Video’s Fallout TV show will premiere in December. The show has also been renewed for a third season.Jay Peters (The Verge)
Samsung’s S25 Edge is a thin phone with two big tradeoffs
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is one of the thinnest and lightest phones around, but will its 3,900mAh battery be able to last the day?Dominic Preston (The Verge)
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An expert testifying for the Congressional committee investigating "antisemitism" compared that committee to the House Un-American Activities Committee which persecuted real or alleged
Ahead of McCarthyite House Committee hearing on College Campuses, Jewish Columbia Students Urge Congress to take Action Against the Trump Regime’s False Allegations of Antisemitism
On the eve of the Committee on Education and Workforce’s latest hearing, nine Jewish students from Columbia University met with members of Congress to urge them to speak out against the Trump’s regime’s authoritarian crackdown on dissentnewswireeditor (Common Dreams)
US China Trade Deal Could Break TikTok-US Impasse
The new US-China trade deal could re-open TikTok negotiations.Andrew Hutchinson (Social Media Today)
Avanza reforma para extradición de costarricenses vinculados al crimen organizado
Los diputados podrían aprobar esta semana la reforma parcial a la Constitución que permitiría la extradición de costarricenses por delitos relacionados con el crimen organizado, como el terrorismo o el tráfico internacional de drogas. Este lunes 12 de mayo, el proyecto tuvo el primero de sus tres últimos debates pendientes, con 44 votos afirmativos y […]
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Samsung announces the $1,100 Galaxy S25 Edge, which is 5.8mm thick and weighs 163g, making it 30% thinner and 25% lighter than the S25 Ultra, arriving on May 30 (Bloomberg)
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Samsung announces the $1,100 Galaxy S25 Edge, which is 5.8mm thick and weighs 163g, making it 30% thinner and 25% lighter than the S25 Ultra, arriving on May 30
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The Dallas Winds play Rimsky-Korsakov, Arutiunian and Schoenberg in Dallas - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
The Dallas Winds play: RIMSKY-KORSAKOV arr. Nefs: Capriccio Espagnol. ARUTIUNIAN: Concerto for Trumpet. Adam SCHOENBERG: Picture Studies. Recorded....www.worldconcerthall.com
piccico spaccifico, non spassoso e tipo brutto (bug sul PC con la RAM satura e non)
Stasera continua, con un nuovissimo episodio per cui devo piangere — ed ahimè, perché ho quindi sempre più impedimenti nel fare le normali cose, ma non ho la più microscopica voglia di nemmeno pensare al fatto di dover sostituire il mio hardware, che prevedibilmente continuerò ad usare finché non si romperà completamente — la saga […]
Hamas esir askeri serbest bıraktı! İsrail yeniden saldırdı: Sağlık kaynaklarından alınan bilgiye göre, İsrail ordusu, Gazze kentinin ed-Durc Mahallesi'nde yerinden edilen insanların sığındığı er-Remle Okulu'nun çevresini topçu atışlarıyla hedef aldı.
Saldırıda Filistinli bir kadının yaşamını yitirdiği, bir kız çocuğunun da ağır yaralandığı bildirildi.
Saldırı, İsrail ordusunun, Gazze'deki Uluslararası… eshahaber.com.tr/haber/hamas-e… EshaHaber.com.tr #Hamas #İsrail #Gazze #Filistin #Savaş
Hamas esir askeri serbest bıraktı! İsrail yeniden saldırdı
İsrail ordusunun, Hamas'ın ABD-İsrail çifte vatandaşı esir asker Idan Alexander'ı serbest bırakmasının ardından Gazze Şeridi’ne yeniden başlattığı saldırılarında Filistinli bir kadın hayatını kaybetti, bir kız çocuğu da ağır yaralandı.Eshahaber (www.eshahaber.com.tr - EshaHaber Yerel ve Ulusal Güncel Gündem Haberleri)
Oposição consegue protocolar pedido de CPMI para investigar desvios bilionários no INSS - Gazeta Brasil-
Foi protocolado nesta segunda-feira (12) o pedido de abertura de uma Comissão Parlamentar Mista de Inquérito (CPMI) com o objetivo de investigar fraudes emGazeta Brasil
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Samsung lança Galaxy S25 Edge, seu novo celular 'ultrafino'; conheça
Novo integrante da família Galaxy S25 promete aliar design slim a hardware de ponta; com apenas 5,8 milímetros de espessura, celular tem câmera de 200 MP e Snapdragon 8 EliteTechtudo
Cash is disappearing in Gaza
cross-posted from: hexbear.net/post/4892566
But in Gaza today, cash has all but disappeared. Aside from the brief ceasefire interlude that started in January and Israel ended on 19 March, when some cash aid was delivered by international organizations, no cash had entered Gaza for 15 months prior and none since.In the first three months alone after October 2023, according to the World Bank, Israel destroyed or damaged 93 percent of all bank branches.
With no banks and only the cash that was already there – so overused by now that it is starting to disintegrate – Palestinians in Gaza have had to improvise.
Digital transactions have eased some of the pressure, while bartering has become common.
Cash is disappearing in Gaza
A liquidity crisis is affecting everyone with old notes falling apart, commissions skyrocketing, and merchants refusing electronic payments.The Electronic Intifada
Cloudflare CEO warns AI and zero-click internet are killing the web's business model
Cloudflare CEO warns AI and zero-click internet are killing the web's business model
It's been known for some time that the web is changing into the Zero-Click Internet, the name for when users no longer need to click on links...Rob Thubron (TechSpot)
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🏛️ ■ El Gobierno aprueba la reforma con la que desligará el mandato del fiscal general de la legislatura ■ El Ejecutivo también plantea que sus comunicaciones con el Ministerio Público sean públicas y por escrito.
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Australian Consumer Sentiment Edges Up as RBA Seen Cutting Rates
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Pellegrino scivola sulla Francigena, interviene il Pegaso
Un pellegrino di 60 anni anni è scivolato per sei metri lungo la via Francigena nella zona di Villafranca in Lunigiana. Il personale del 118 ha fatto intervenire il Pegaso che lo ha recuperato e trasportato a Cisanello
piccico spaccifico, non spassoso e tipo brutto (bug sul PC con la RAM satura e non)
Stasera continua, con un nuovissimo episodio per cui devo piangere — ed ahimè, perché ho quindi sempre più impedimenti nel fare le normali cose, ma non ho la più microscopica voglia di nemmeno pensare al fatto di dover sostituire il mio hardware, che prevedibilmente continuerò ad usare finché non si romperà completamente — la saga delle rogne sul mio PC fisso. Oggi veramente mi sono successi i peggio bug tutti insieme, che boh, la pace del silicio evidentemente non è con me attualmente. 🥱
Forse perché sto saturando la RAM, con tutte le schede del browser che finisco per aprire, ma con i browser (multipli!) stavolta è proprio successo l’indecente. Non si può andare avanti così. Non solo le schede di Firefox crashanti, che ogni tanto capita, o semi-crashanti (come ogni tanto capita per YouTube che diventa nero e poi si riprende, oppure come non avevo mai visto su altri siti, con tanto di messaggio di errore strano della volpe)… tipo 1 diversa al minuto che fa “Gah. Your tab just crashed.“… ma persino i browser Chromium stavolta. In genere apro Chromium o Edge quando il volpo si cringia, per non perdere tempo, ma dopo ore che avevo schede aperte in entrambi sono esplosi pure quelli… le finestre rimangono aperte, ma invisibili e ininteragibili, finché non le si chiude proprio. 💥Nessuna particolare dimostrazione visiva per questi inconvenienti, a parte la rabbia e il Registro Eventi di Windows, perché stando nel mio non mi viene esattamente in mente di fotografare una finestra invisibile o una superficie completamente nera, però dovete credermi che se non avessi purtroppo finito le lacrime tipo 10 anni fa a questo punto starei veramente piangendo, da tipo le 22… Che cazzo di qualità proprio, che alti standard di produttività personale, che esperienza computeristica impeccabile, che incontestabile goduria informatica… 😱
Poi, ovviamente, i bug della shell di Windows accompagnano sempre, ma quelli — pur se inconcepibili a livello teorico — non sono niente di che… Cioè, ho sempre il solito delle finestre lampeggianti in Alt+Tab, ma sempre solo per le finestre di Firefox ultimamente (e non su Esplora Risorse)… ma poi stamattina ne era uscito uno stramboidissimo, che però si è a caso risolto da solo (o si è risolto perché ho spento e riacceso il secondo monitor?), per cui c’era una specie di bordo di pochi millimetri attorno allo schermo, che a volte era invisibile ed altre no, ma che sempre ostacolava il mouse dal cliccare i pixel direttamente sotto… e cliccandoci col destro apprariva il menu contestuale del desktop. (Niente video manco per questo, perché evidentemente sono stupida.) 💀
Ah, prima di chiudere, giusto per proteggermi dai markettari, che un po’ troppo spesso spuntano fuori quando scrivo cose di questo tipo… Agli allevatori di pinguini ricordo che a quest’ora Linux su questo PC mi sarebbe già crashato probabilmente 2 volte, vista la giornata piena (per via dei problemi che già raccontai svariati mesi fa), mentre almeno Windows è resistito; invece, ai mangiatori di mele ricordo che sono pesantemente disoccupata e non andrò quindi mai a spendere migliaia di euro per un MelaBook… Ma di questo passo, porca puttana, giuro che installo Chrome OS. 🔪
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“Sempre più adolescenti chiedono assistenza in provincia di Lucca”: l’allarme dell’ordine degli Psicologi
E' quanto emerge da uno studio dell’Ordine e dell’Università di Firenze intervistando un campione di professionisti



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