Folks it's about an hour until #Monsterdon, the weekly monster movie watch party. If you want to avoid it, now's the time to set up a hashtag filter.
If you want to join in, this week's movie is THE SHE-CREATURE (1956), in which a hypnotist abuses his girlfriend for fun, profit, and monster-summoning.
The flick's available free with ads on Tubi over here: tubitv.com/movies/497659/the-s…
Or you can download from Archive.org over here: archive.org/details/theshecrea…
Just hit play at the top of the hour and toot along. See you there!
#Movies #Cinema #Cinemastodon #Horror #scifi
The She Creature ( 1956) : BERTUS : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
A mysterious hypnotist (Chester Morris) reverts his beautiful assistant (Marla English) back into the form of a prehistoric sea monster that she was in a past...Internet Archive
Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree
As Australia’s teen social media ban comes into force, its scope will be tested in court.The Conversation
Middle East Oil Market Weakens as Glut Concerns Gain Traction
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-15/middle-east-oil-market-weakens-as-glut-concerns-gain-traction?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Emerging Markets @emerging-markets-bloomberg
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai Found Guilty in Landmark Security Case
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-15/hong-kong-s-jimmy-lai-found-guilty-in-landmark-security-case?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Emerging Markets @emerging-markets-bloomberg
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¡Viva la #Prensa #libertaria! ❤️🖤
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As Affordable Care Act tax credits are set to expire in just a few weeks, sending health care costs surging for more than 20M Americans, Johnson presented his caucus with 10 ideas to address the spike in health care costs. trib.al/VKy5p0u
But told them, just choose a couple. Very comprehensive.
Mike Johnson Finally Reveals GOP’s Health Care Plan—and It’s Rough
Johnson presented his caucus with 10 ideas but told them just to pick a few to implement.The New Republic
#gamedev #gameengine #rust #indiedev #opensource
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Ara Gevorgyan - Yerevan / Արա Գևորգյան - Երևան - YouTube
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Profitez des vidéos et de la musique que vous aimez, mettez en ligne des contenus originaux, et partagez-les avec vos amis, vos proches et le monde entier.www.youtube.com
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.Julia Ainsley (NBC News)
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Pope: Plan for Ukraine visit ready but difficult to implement
The Vatican has prepared a plan for a visit by Pope Leo XIV to Ukraine, but it is currently difficult to carry out due to security concerns. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
Hong Kong: UN rights chief voices concern over ‘draconian’ laws, in wake of deadly apartment fire
cross-posted from: lemmy.sdf.org/post/47035078
[...]“The people of Hong Kong understandably want answers and accountability, so that the hundreds of victims are properly compensated and to avoid such a tragedy occurring again," UN human rights chief Volker Türk said.
Mr. Türk noted that the authorities appointed an independent review committee and initiated criminal and anti-corruption investigations into the fire – but have so far stopped short of appointing a commission of inquiry with full investigative powers.
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“I am deeply concerned by reports that the territory’s draconian security laws are being applied against individuals who have called publicly for a transparent and independent inquiry, a review of construction oversight, government accountability, and support for affected residents, among other things,” he said.
“I urge the authorities to drop these cases against those seeking accountability.”
The UN rights chief stressed that several provisions and practices under the 2020 National Security Law and the 2024 Safeguarding National Security Ordinance do not comply with international human rights law, particularly the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality governing permissible restrictions on rights.
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“The cumulative impacts of these laws reflect a systemic erosion in enjoyment of human rights, including the fundamental freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association in what was once a vibrant hub for civil society, vigorous debate on public policy, and independent media in the region,” he said.
The High Commissioner also expressed concerns about electoral changes which have reduced the proportion of directly elected District Council seats to less than 20 per cent of its full membership.
“The compelled dissolution of major political parties has effectively eliminated organized political opposition,” he said.
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Mr. Türk insisted that “there is an opportunity to restore meaningful civic space in Hong Kong, by rolling back these measures that restrict political participation and suppress dissent.”
Hong Kong: UN rights chief voices concern over ‘draconian’ laws, in wake of deadly apartment fire
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has voiced concern over reports that “draconian security laws” in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China are being used to clampdown on people calling for a probe into the deadly fire at an apartment co…UN News
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Con visita a La Moneda y reunión con representantes de la oposición: La agenda de Kast para el día post elecciones
El Presidente electo visitará el palacio presidencial junto a su esposa y su equipo más cercano, donde entablará una conversación privada con Gabriel Boric.Emol
How iRobot lost its way home
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/14/how-irobot-lost-its-way-home/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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How iRobot lost its way home | TechCrunch
iRobot survived three decades of competition, but couldn't survive European regulators killing its Amazon buyout. Now it's being taken over by its own supplier in bankruptcy court.Connie Loizos (TechCrunch)
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How UAE's growing interest in crypto drew Michael Saylor, Changpeng Zhao and other crypto executives to Abu Dhabi, hoping to secure deals with Emirati investors (Angus Berwick/Wall Street Journal)
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How UAE's growing interest in crypto drew Michael Saylor, Changpeng Zhao and other crypto executives to Abu Dhabi, hoping to secure deals with Emirati investors
By Angus Berwick / Wall Street Journal. View the full context on Techmeme.Techmeme
An aardwolf gal character I painted some time ago :>
#furry #anthro #fantasy #dnd #rpg #pathfinder #gloomhaven #daggerheart #aardwolf #hyena #canine #digitalart #artwork #characterdesign #oc #gaertan #krita
Kristi Noem GETS EXPOSED after RUNING FROM HEARING. Via @meidastouch #Politics 🇺🇸 🗳️ youtu.be/unKlES9cTGc?...
Meditation for Beginners: Buddhist Monks & Teachers Explain the Basics
openculture.com/2019/09/medita…
Meditation for Beginners: Buddhist Monks & Teachers Explain the Basics
In the app-rich, nuance-starved culture of late capitalism, we are encouraged to conflate two vastly different concepts: the simple and the easy.Josh Jones (Openculture.com)
Kenny plays and conducts Mustonen, Strozzi, Bach and Vivaldi in San Francisco - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
Alexi Kenny, violin and conductor, and the musicians of the San Francisco Symphony play: Olli MUSTONEN: Nonet No. 2 for Strings. STROZZI arr Kenney Che si può fare. BACH: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050,. VIVALDI: The Four Seas...www.worldconcerthall.com
Thai Baht Surges to Four-Year High Ahead of BOT Rate Decision
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-15/usd-thb-thai-baht-surges-to-four-year-high-ahead-of-bot-rate-decision?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Brown Shooting Latest, Leaders React to Australia Shooting, More
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2025-12-15/brown-shooting-latest-leaders-react-to-australia-shooting-more?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Podcasts @podcasts-bloomberg
Pro Athlete Mitch Brown Confronted in Bathroom, Told to "Prove" He's Bi
Pro Athlete Mitch Brown Confronted in Bathroom, Told to "Prove" He's Bi
The former Australian Football League athlete came out earlier this year.Samantha Riedel (Them.)
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"Bisexual men dont exist, if they do then prove it to me" is what she is saying.
Funny how bi men dont exist in societies eyes but bi women are all over the place.
The patriarchy is real.
Officers recuperating at Hospital #3. The man in the lead is blind
#Photography #LewisHine #ChildLabour #ChildLabor
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Mexican president says Mexico will send more water to US but not immediately
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that her country intends to send more water to the United States, but not immediately, even as Donald Trump threatens to raise tariffs by 5% on Mexican imports if more water is not delivered as part of a water-sharing agreement.
Sheinbaum said Mexico is proposing a water delivery this month and another one in the coming years. The proposal will be discussed in a virtual meeting with U.S. officials Tuesday, she said.
Mexico is behind water deliveries to the United States from the Rio Grande River because of drought and pipeline limitations, Sheinbaum said.
https://apnews.com/article/mexico-us-rio-grande-water-farmers-986fee61f17d5c975a5927f651b808fa
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Children Flood Putin With Complaints About Roblox Ban, Kremlin Says
Children Flood Putin With Complaints About Roblox Ban, Kremlin Says
Children in Russia have flooded the Kremlin with complaints about authorities banning the Roblox gaming platform, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said Tuesday.The Moscow Times
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Fish.
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in reply to Cactuar Joe • • •"That looked like Doctor Lombardi to me!"
It might've been, but the shot was so out-of-focus I couldn't tell! #Monsterdon
Cactuar Joe
in reply to Cactuar Joe • • •"Well, what is it?"
It's a beachside cabin, but that's not important right now.
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in reply to Cactuar Joe • • •"Six hundred dollars here."
That's dinner paid for. #Monsterdon
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in reply to Cactuar Joe • • •"You're in a deep sleep."
You've been watching The She-Creature (1956). #Monsterdon
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in reply to Cactuar Joe • • •"As long as I'm alive, I'll possess you."
Yeah, yeah, it's the 50s. Nothing new. #Monsterdon
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in reply to Cactuar Joe • • •"What's it all about?"
Good question, we're 15 minutes in and it's as clear as mud. #Monsterdon
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in reply to Cactuar Joe • • •"She comes from the beginning of time, huge and indestructable."
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New petitions against tax!? AGAIN!? #Monsterdon
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in reply to Cactuar Joe • • •"I'm a remarkable man."
My pants are full of fish.
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in reply to Cactuar Joe • • •"I command you. Leave your body."
You already have a checked bag, we can't allow a carryon. #Monsterdon
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in reply to Cactuar Joe • • •"I'll give you one chance to marry me."
Well, who could resist an offer like that >_> #Monsterdon
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