Are our farmers poisoning us?
If the use of 'toxic sludge' is as bad as detailed here, then farmers looks to be at least complicit in a pollution scandal that may be contributing to the health crisis in the UK...
And, of course, its just one more aspect of the privatisation of the water industry that is having a detrimental impact on our lives.
It may even be a metaphor for all that's wrong with the organisation of the UK's economy!
theguardian.com/environment/20…
‘A Trojan horse’: how toxic sewage sludge became a threat to the future of British farming
Sludge used as fertiliser on farmland contains harmful chemicals that scientists suspect are entering food chainRachel Salvidge (The Guardian)
Tariff Deadline ‘Not 100% Firm’, Texas Flood Deaths Exceed 100, More
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2025-07-08/tariff-deadline-not-100-texas-flood-deaths-exceed-100-more?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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I've been using #OrganicMaps on #Android as replacement for Google Maps.
So far so good.
The only complaints are that I sometimes need traffic because I live in a traffic hell and the map data often does not include a business, in particular, that I'm heading to...
So I made an account at #OpenStreetMaps and started adding the missing businesses I find.
It is a stupid easy way for you to contribute to an open project. You should try it. Help round out the data where you live!
👆 ran out of characters...
And
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.OpenStreetMap
👆 BTW nothing stops you from having organicmaps and Google Maps installed at the same time.
My approach has been to attempt to use organicmaps whenever I can so that I become comfortable with it which didn't take long... And use Google Maps when something was critically important or I needed traffic.
Over time I have gotten pretty comfortable with organic maps.
a jaw-dropping experience
#photography #photographie #fotografia #fotografie
#colorphotography
#streetphotography
#streetportraitphotography
#urbanphotography
#portrait #streetportrait
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Professor divulga carta e nega ameaça à filha de Roberto Justus: “Era uma metáfora” - Gazeta Brasil-
O professor aposentado Marcos Dantas, da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), publicou nesta segunda-feira (7) uma carta em sua conta no X (antigoGazeta Brasil
a jaw-dropping experience
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#colorphotography
#streetphotography
#streetportraitphotography
#urbanphotography
#people #portrait #streetportrait
Lekker roze | Tasty pink
Tussen Driebergen en Bunnik (Utrecht) 2024
(Van mijn blog | From my blog)
Tags: #bloem #flower #foto #fotografie #insect #nature #natuur #netherlands #photo #photography #plant
Trump ramps up trade war with tariff blitz targeting 14 countries
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/7/trump-ramps-up-trade-war-with-tariff-blitz-targeting-14-countries?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trump ramps up trade war with tariff blitz targeting 14 countries
Trump threatens to impose tariffs of 25-40 percent from August 1 unless countries make concessions on trade.John Power (Al Jazeera)
Government to loosen rules for selling homes in trusts
Government to loosen rules for selling homes in trusts
People selling a house are currently being treated like potential criminals, the Associate Justice Minister says.Galleryreporters (RNZ)
taz.de/Fossile-Energie/!605506…
Fossile Energie: Ist Flüssiggas noch klimaschädlicher als Kohle?
Die Crème de la Crème der LNG-Branche trifft sich zum Gipfel im Berliner Edelhotel Adlon. Die Klimabewegung protestiert. Die Politik geht hin.Kai Schöneberg (taz)
Money, money, money.
Zum größten Teil.
Der Rest ist fossile Ideologie.
Ci sono blog e non solo che plaudono dell'ultima iniziativa #Microsoft regala aggiornamenti a Windows 10 fino a ottobre 2026.
Sii, ma solo se:
1) usi un account Microsoft (niente più account locale)
2) attivi il backup automatico dei tuoi dati nel loro cloud fino a 5GB oppure riscatti 1000 punti Rewards (ricerche su Bing con Edge, ecc).
1/2
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Prima riflessione: alzi la mano chi ha meno di 5GB di dati. Superata la soglia il Cloud è a pago.
Altro che gratuito. I tuoi dati in cambio della sicurezza.
Tristemente, alcuni blog e siti tech presentano questa operazione come un vantaggio per l’utente.
Ma c’è poco da festeggiare: è l’ennesima stretta su privacy e libertà digitali.
Si svendono dati personali in cambio di un aggiornamento. Ripeto: che tristezza !!
Human Replatforming! L’intelligenza artificiale minaccia la metà dei posti di lavoro
📌 Link all'articolo : redhotcyber.com/post/human-rep…
#redhotcyber #hacking #cti #ai #online #it #cybercrime #cybersecurity #technology #news #cyberthreatintelligence #innovation #privacy
Human Replatforming! L'intelligenza artificiale minaccia la metà dei posti di lavoro
L'intelligenza artificiale potrebbe sostituire metà dei colletti bianchi. Scopri cosa sta succedendo nel mercato del lavoro.Redazione RHC (Red Hot Cyber)
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Haushaltswoche im Bundestag: Auf der Suche nach mehr Geld
Finanzminister Klingbeil stellt heute den Haushaltsplan für 2025 im Bundestag vor. Hitzige Debatten sind zu erwarten. Denn der Regierung fehlt in den kommenden Jahren Geld - trotz Rekordschulden. Von J.-P. Bartels und N. Kohnert.
L'incendi de Paüls salta l'Ebre atiat pel vent i els bombers prioritzen salvar persones i béns
Les flames han obligat a evacuar persones d'Alfara de Carles, Aldover i Jesús i hi ha confinaments a Xerta, Aldover, Tivenys, Roquetes, i Bítem, Jesús i Remolins, a TortosaRedacció (VilaWeb)
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"How to want things again"
Substack article I found, and feel like it's worth consideration. I don't agree with all of it, but found it an interesting read.
How to break the doom scrolling dopamine habits, and "want things" again.
Moin🙋🏻♂️
Inzwischen plane ich erste Baumaßnahmen im Fahrplanjahr 2026 
Morgen is wie gewohnt unser Saunatag und ich muss unbedingt mal wieder meinen Rechner starten. Der is schon wieder ne Woche aus gewesen und das mag der doch nich so 
Habt einen wunderschönen Tag und immer nette Leute um euch 
Das Bild zeigt ein modernes, grün-silber-orangefarbenes Solaris-Bus, das an einer Haltestelle in einer städtischen Umgebung steht. Der Bus ist mit der Nummer 6311 und der Kennplatte H-XG 311 versehen. Auf dem Bus ist "ÜSTRA" zu sehen, was auf die örtliche Verkehrsunternehmen hinweist. Die Haltestelle ist mit einem grünen Dach aus Glas und Metall ausgestattet und befindet sich auf einem Gehweg mit roten Backsteinen. Im Hintergrund sind Häuser und Bäume zu sehen, und der Himmel ist blau mit einigen weißen Wolken. Der Bus steht an einer Straße, auf der auch ein schwarzer Wagen zu sehen ist.
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One photo per day from my archive. Completely random in subject, time, location. Photos that make me happy. And hopefully you too 😊
Marjans photo #162
#photography #travel #travelphotography #arnhem #bar
localmarchforgaza.it/una-proce…
Una Marcia locale per Gaza sul Cammino di Oropa - LOCAL MARCH FOR GAZA
Local march for Gaza Oropa, Italia – Donne e uomini di ogni credo e cultura si uniranno in una marcia pacifica da Oropa a Milano, dal 10 al 14 luglio, per chiedere un cessate il fuoco immediato a Gaza e l’apertura delle frontiere agli aiuti umanitari…localmarchforgaza (LOCAL MARCH FOR GAZA)
Trump sends tariff letters, placing 25% duty on Japan and South Korea
https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/07/08/trump-sends-tariff-letters-placing-25-duty-on-japan-and-south-korea?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Trump's second term under the microscope @trump-s-second-term-under-the-microscope-euronews
Trump sends tariff letters, placing 25% duty on Japan and South Korea
Higher tariffs had been set to come into effect on 9 July, although the US president has now moved this date to 1 August.Euronews.com
Running a Certificate Transparency log
Link: words.filippo.io/run-sunlight/
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
You Should Run a Certificate Transparency Log
Maybe you, yes you, should run a Certificate Transparency log. It’s cheaper, easier, and more important than ever.words.filippo.io
The Atos Trio and the Mandelring Quartet play Borodin, Wagner, Dessoff and Beethoven in Hambach - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
The Atos Trio and the Mandelring Quartet play: BORODIN: String Sextet in D minor. WAGNER: Prelude to 'Tristan and Isolde' (arranged for String Sextet by Sebastian Gürtler). Felix Otto DESSOFF: String Quintet in G major, Op. 10. BEETHOVEN: C...www.worldconcerthall.com
So tomorrow's deadline for Trump's tariffs have been extended by just over three weeks to 1st August, adding some ammunition to the TACO (Trump always chickens out) meme, while opening the door for more 'negotiations' with some states.
However, a range of states have been sent letter detailing the rates the blanket tariffs that will be charged on their imports to the US from 1st August.
But whether these will actually be imposed remains unclear; will they be 'paused' again?
Meta Eyes $10B+ AI Investment in Scale AI
Read: gadgetsgadder.com/news/meta-ey…
Meta Eyes $10B+ AI Investment in Scale AI
In this news we coverd about Meta Eyes $10B+ AI Investment in Scale AI in the simplest way possible.GadgetsGadder (GadgetsGadder News)
Govt continues its blunt refusal to acquire knowledge
Govt continues its blunt refusal to acquire knowledge
Opinion: Increasingly knowledge is replaced with one politician’s intuition or a coalition agreement based on three politicians’ intuition, writes Rob CampbellRob Campbell (Newsroom)
L'anello dei ratti (Rat-Man)
Qualcuno sta prendendo il nuovo L'anello dei ratti di Ortolani? Mi sembra più divertente rispetto agli ultimi lavori che invece spesso erano un po' mosci.
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Marktbericht: Rückschlag nach starkem Wochenstart
Die neuen Zollankündigungen von US-Präsident Trump sorgen für Unruhe an den Börsen. Der DAX dürfte nach einem starken Wochenstart mit Abschlägen in den Tag starten.
alles blüht.
#fotografie #photography #flowers #blumen #blüte #blossom #nahaufnahme #closeup #makro #macro
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Richards Fotoseite - Fotografieren, Wandern, Reisen
Richards Fotoseite - fotografieren, wandern, reisenRichards Fotoseite
#rose #PhotoOfTheDay #color #closeup #nature #wildlife #NatureLovers #photo #photography #picture #image
#rose #BlackAndWhite #monochrome #closeup #nature #wildlife #NatureLovers #photo #photography #picture #image
Dazi, il Parmigiano Reggiano ribalta la situazione: “Investiamo negli Usa”
https://www.repubblica.it/il-gusto/2025/07/08/news/dazi_parmigiano_reggiano_svolta_e_investe_negli_usa-424716860/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Dazi, il Parmigiano Reggiano ribalta la situazione: “Investiamo negli Usa”
Il presidente del Consorzio, Nicola Bertinelli: “Progetti con le università e corsi di formazione. Gli americani non rinunceranno alla qualità dei prodotti ita…Lorenzo Cresci (la Repubblica)
I 160 anni di Alice nel Paese delle Meraviglie: cinque cocktail per brindare
https://www.repubblica.it/il-gusto/2025/07/08/news/i_160_anni_di_alice_nel_paese_delle_meraviglie_cinque_cocktail_per_brindare-424717452/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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I 160 anni di Alice nel Paese delle Meraviglie: cinque cocktail per brindare
Dal Cappellaio matto alla Regina di cuori, ecco una drink list pensata per celebrare il romanzo di Lewis CarrollLara De Luna (la Repubblica)
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in reply to Emeritus Prof Christopher May • • •Emeritus Prof Christopher May
Unknown parent • • •@HarriettMB
Yes, sad but true.... the notion they are 'custodians of the land' doesn't survive contact with reality
Brian Smith
in reply to Emeritus Prof Christopher May • • •Shit has always been used as a fertiliser, the problem is we have added all these other chemicals to our shit.
Then failed to update the waste water system to deal with the results.
The Thames tideway sewer is just another shove it downstream and dump it in the river, so we just pollute the sea instead of the land.
John_Loader
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