Blue and UV light makes many amphibians glow in ways that people can’t normally see
Did you know that it’s not only fish or insects glow? #Research has found that most amphibians glow as well – even if it’s not visible to human eyes. Protect #amphibians and #rept…Palm Oil Detectives
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Steven He's stuff can be a real hoot!
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When Anime Characters Shout Attack Names
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Time Spiral
Illustration Credit: Pablo Carlos Budassi via Wikipedia
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APOD: 2024 July 1 – Time Spiral
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I think this poster is on my shopping list now 🤩
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Looks like the artist has quite a few more images available, both as high-res file or printed poster: payhip.com/pablocarlosbudassi/…
APOD: 2024 July 1 – Time Spiral
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The Real Problem With Linux's New BSOD System
There has been a lot of work on too resolve the issue with Linux kernel panics messages basically not working, by not working I mean not showing not showing ...YouTube
Offline Data Transfer Device, Petabyte - AWS Snowball - AWS
AWS Snowball is a petabyte-scale data transport service that uses secure devices to transfer large amounts of data into and out of the AWS Cloud.Amazon Web Services, Inc.
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The actual solution? These nifty steel weights from Chef's Press.
They nest together, and they're cut to allow steam to rise from your food, rather than get trapped by a solid plate like a cast-iron bacon press.
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The farmer IS the dog and so both are Bingo.
This solution is simplest, because it reduces the number of entities involved #occam #HowNotToOccam
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I wish #Mastodon supported the kinds of "starter packs" just launched by #Bluesky. They're a great way to invite people to join a new platform and quickly find people and organizations that meet their interests.
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I'm committed to Mastodon, but I'm on Bluesky to explore and experiment. While I like these starter packs, I won't be using them. I want to invite new people (working on my topics) to join Mastodon, not Bluesky.
@Gargron
I was discussing this already about 2 weeks ago, when BlueSky people boasted they have now this.
I suggest very simple roadmap:
1) make Lists public (optionally) as they were on old Twitter (I know this can be done using CSV export, import, but... come on, is TikTok generation really going to do this?)
2) give pople way to share the public lists (eg. in bio or using some kind of link share in toots, which would do the same stuff as CSV imports, but on single click)
3) give instance moderators privilege to suggest new users following some public lists
I know this approach have dangers of creating echo chambers and amplifying accounts which already have some audience, but 1) it is manual, not algorithm 2) there are many instances with many moderators and there will be many lists 3) it creates kind of market and business model even without directly spamming users (instance moderators can create lists like "our sponsors"...)
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To serve his country, Donald Trump should leave the race | Editorial
Biden had a horrible night Thursday. But the debate about the debate is misplaced. The only person who should withdraw from the race is Trump.The Editorial Board (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
I've seen more than a few folks on my Mastodon timeline express enthusiasm about Glaze, a system whose goal is to protect artists against style mimicry by generative models.
If you're using this work, or otherwise have heard of it and thought "wow this is neat I'm happy people are doing it", I strongly recommend you read this blog post by security & privacy researchers Nicholas Carlini & Florian Tramèr about evaluating Glaze's claims: spylab.ai/blog/glaze/
Glazing over security | SPY Lab
We discuss the security of the Glaze tool, and how the authors' actions may not be in the best interest of their users.SPY Lab
Prahara Ekologi
Tanah Papua menjadi new frontier sasaran baru dari ekspansi kapital dan proyek pembangunan ekonomi untuk mewujudkan ambisi pertumbuhan ekonomi negara yang dikendalikan dan dinikmati segelintir pemodal. Parsch (2022) memperlihatkan peta…Admin Pusaka (Pusaka Bentala Rakyat)
Die Afsya in West-#Papua und sechs andere #indigene Gemeinschaften sind endlich anerkannt. Nun können sie 40.000 Hektar #Regenwald vor dem Zugriff von #Palmöl Firmen bewahren. Ein großer Erfolg nach jahrelangem Kampf. #indigenous rights for #Afshya in #Papua will stop #palmoil
Die indigenen Afsya retten 40.000 Hektar Regenwald in West-Papua!
40.000 Hektar Regenwald in West-Papua werden gerettet! Endlich sind sieben indigene Gemeinschaften offiziell anerkannt. Ihr Gebiet kann nicht mehr an Palmöl-, Papier- und Bergbaufirmen vergeben werden. Ein großer Erfolg nach jahrelangem Kampf.www.regenwald.org
Why FUTO Wanted To Change Open Source
I've talked quite a bit about FUTO's stance on Open Source but why did they take this stance in the first place, why were they trying to change what Open Sou...YouTube
What Happens When Everyone Makes the Same Joke
BWAHAHAHAHA! Read the link to get the full story. It's even funnier!
Twitter’s AI Got Tricked By Everyone Making The Same Joke After The Lakers Drafted Bronny James To Play With LeBron
Safe to say, this technology still has some wrinkles that need to be ironed out.Bill DiFilippo (UPROXX)
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Earthrise: A Video Reconstruction
Video Credit: NASA, SVS, Apollo 8 Crew; Lead Animator: Ernie Wright; (USRA); Music: C Major Prelude by Johann Sebastian Bach
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Earthrise: A Video Reconstruction
Credit: NASA, SVS, Apollo 8 CrewLead Animator: Ernie Wright (USRA)Music: C Major Prelude by J. S. BachDetails: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4129YouTube
Absolutely hilarious! Opera lovers, this is a must!
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@Joyce Donahue
A Millennial Describes LA TRAVIATA in Two Minutes
Not familiar with Verdi's beautifully tragic opera LA TRAVIATA? No worries, let @jakeblennings fill you in on all the (cough, cough) details, in two minutes ...YouTube
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My very first SLR. A Pentax KX purchased brand new in late 1975. That's a SMC Pentax 55mm F1.8 lens. Kodak TRI-X.
#Photography
#FilmIsNotDead
#BelieveInFilm
Neuston, we have a problem: why do we know so little about the creatures floating on the ocean surface?
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Neuston, we have a problem: why do we know so little about the creatures floating on the ocean surface?
They withstand ocean storms, extreme heat and may impact everything from coral reefs to the deep sea. Why has it taken so long to pay attention to the neuston?James Bradley (The Guardian)
Marcel Marceau used Mime to Save Lives in WWII
"His name is synonymous with the art of mime, a performer whose silent expressions spoke volumes. But beyond his pale-faced persona and invisible walls lies a story of remarkable bravery and heroism. During World War II, Marceau used his unique talents to save children from the horrors of Nazi-occupied France, first using mime to help children quietly escape and keep them calm during perilous escapes across borders. For Marcel and his earliest young students, mime was a powerful tool of survival."
Silent Saviour: How Marcel Marceau Used Mime to Save Lives in WWII
Silent Saviour: How Marcel Marceau Used Mime to Save Lives in WWII - Messy Nessy ChicThe MNC Editorial Team (MESSY NESSY CHIC)
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Columbia River Gorge
🎞️ Kodak Ektar 100
📷 Standard Cameras 3D printed Standard 4x5
#filmphotography #ektar100 #standard4x5 #4x5film #largeformat #4x5 #colorphotography #landscapephotography #landscape #columbiagorge #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #3dprintedcamera
Proton Experimental has fixes for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Noita mods, MultiVersus and more gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/prot…
Wine 9.12 brings a rewrite of the CMD.EXE engine, Mono updates
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#Linux #FOSS #Wine #OpenSource
Wine 9.12 brings a rewrite of the CMD.EXE engine, Mono updates
Wine 9.12 has landed bringing the latest development work into a new release for the Windows compatibility layer, part of what makes up Steam Play Proton.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Arizona Iced Tea founder explains why he will never increase the $0.99 price of his tea:
“We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything. Why? Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent have to pay more for their drink? Maybe it’s my way to give back."
"Imagine not chasing endless growth and squeezing your staff & customers endlessly. Imagine not chasing endless growth and squeezing your staff and customers endlessly"
What a concept..
This group gets more fun and innovative all the time!
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Classical Chaos - VoicePlay ft. Rachel Potter
“Classical Chaos” acapella cover from VoicePlay ft. Rachel Potter.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/thevoiceplaydotcom?sub_confirmation=1 Patreon Rewar...YouTube
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We Just Witnessed the Biggest Supreme Court Power Grab Since 1803 | The Nation
The court has given itself nearly unlimited power over the administrative state, putting everything from environmental protections to workers’ rights at risk.The Nation
We Just Witnessed the Biggest Supreme Court Power Grab Since 1803
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We Just Witnessed the Biggest Supreme Court Power Grab Since 1803 | The Nation
The court has given itself nearly unlimited power over the administrative state, putting everything from environmental protections to workers’ rights at risk.The Nation
First post here on #pixelfed !
I'm going to slowly start posting my past, present and future artwork here, starting with my sculpt of Pot Boy from Elden Ring, made entirely in Blender.
A little bit about myself: I'm a 24 year old 3D artist from Austria, working mainly with ZBrush and Blender, focusing mainly on Characters and Creatures. I also have a website where I sometimes post Blogs and other artwork 😀
#blender #blender3d #digitalart #mastoart #pixelfed
A Solstice Moon
Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel (TWAN)
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APOD: 2024 June 29 - A Solstice Moon
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I have a painting in the Victorian Artist Society's Portrait Exhibition 2024! It's of my friend Thuan! (The least self-conscious person I could find...Thank you so much, Thuan!)
The opening event will be on Sunday 07 July. If you happen to be in Australia, you can come along and see my painting--and everyone else's of course. You can enjoy the open day to observe how various portrait artists ply their craft!
The painting will then continue to be up until 15 July. So, you can pop by any time that week. Let me know and I will join you for a squizz and a cup of tea from the VAS barista!
VAS Portrait Exhibition 2024
VAS Portrait Exhibition 2024
This annual exhibition, featuring the Nada Hunter Portraiture Award celebrates portraiture in all genres. An inspiring array of talent by some of Victoria’s emerging and established artists skillfully capturing the human spirit.Victorian Artists Society - VAS Gallery
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"Webb and Hubble's Views of Spiral Galaxy NGC 4254."
Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Janice Lee (STScI), Thomas Williams (Oxford), PHANGS Team, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Color edits.
"Milky Way over the Crannog at Llangorse Lake, South Wales."
TheGasmanDruid, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Color edits.
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in reply to Muse • • •_ "... sponsored by Baycon."_
Not sure Steven is referring to the same thing.
In the 1980's, I used to run the game room for a regional SF & Fantasy Convention (San Francisco Bay Area) called Baycon. (My wife, Jo Jenson, was involved at the beginning. We actually first crossed paths at Baycon '83, but officially met while working on Baycon '94.)
There are also comments from Kevin Standlee, who resigned from the WorldCon organization amid the Chengdu debacle, because he 'gave the impression WC was not servicing its trademarks.'
The Origin Of BayCon
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