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MS Windows is so unusable now that my wife agrees it's time to come over to #linux. The problem we need to figure out is the bookkeeping software for our [currently very] small business. She is used to but not totally stuck on #Quickbooks, which doesn't run nicely on Linux. Also we'd rather not support Intuit and are resistant to a hosted cloud service.

Can anyone share experience with #GnuCash or similar for self-hosted small business accounting on Linux (Ubuntu/Pop_OS)? Boosts appreciated.

#linux #quickbooks #GnuCash
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I know, I know, I wake angry, not from bed, but as soon as I see all the posts from Americans overnight.

It's not just your administration, it's that so many are sitting there talking about pissweak "resistance", openly, like it's a book club.

Then you have kids in book clubs in Ukraine being run like resistance cells (theguardian.com/world/2025/mar…).

Wake the fuck up America

#USpol #Ukraine

Screenshot from The Guardian article: It must be one of the most dangerous book clubs in the world. Before they can feel safe enough to talk about poetry and prose, 17-year-old Mariika (not her real name) and her friends have to first ensure all the windows are shut and check there is no one lurking by the flat’s doors. Informants frequently report anyone studying Ukrainian in the occupied territories to the Russian secret police. Ukrainian textbooks have been deemed “extremist” – possession can carry a sentence of five years. Parents who allow their children to follow the Ukrainian curriculum online can lose parental rights. Teens who speak Ukrainian at school have been known to be taken by thugs to the woods for “questioning”. That is why the book club never meets with more than three people – any extra members would pose further risk of being discovered.

Ukraine’s clandestine book club defies Russia’s push to rewrite history

Risking discovery and even prison, teenage readers meet in secret to discuss texts that Putin’s troops are trying to erase
Peter Pomerantsev (The Guardian)
#ukraine #uspol
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I'm surprised that so many people don't know this.
Your hair only grows when you blink.
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os carecas do meu bairro estão piscando o olho de maneira frenética aqui
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This is incredibly unfair to people without eyelids.

What was evolution even thinking?

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A two-panel meme featuring Willem Dafoe in contrasting roles. The left panel, captioned 'me when I thought recycling would save the world', shows Dafoe in a colorful outfit, squatting by a waterfront in the background. The right panel, captioned 'me after I found out that plastic corporations invented plastic recycling to put the responsibility onto the consumer even though they knew plastic recycling was both chemically and financially not feasible, and now I have plastic in my brain, lungs, and testicles', depicts Dafoe in a black-and-white image as an old sea captain with a thick beard, standing in front of a lighthouse with a grim and weathered expression.

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Catching up on the Trump administration's recent immigration developments
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People risking everything to maintain their Ukrainian language and culture in the face of Russian occupation trying to eliminate them.
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Ukraine’s clandestine book club defies Russia’s push to rewrite history

Risking discovery and even prison, teenage readers meet in secret to discuss texts that Putin’s troops are trying to erase
Peter Pomerantsev (The Guardian)

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#meme #memes #cat #cats #caturday #pets #cute

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Novelty Records, Parodies, Weird Covers, Outsider Music, Oddities, Mashups, Comedy, Nonsense & Cringe.
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If Keith Sonderling truly wanted to “ensure we preserve our country’s core values”, he would not be placing libraries “in lockstep with this Administration” and ordering them to “focus on patriotism” or “promote American exceptionalism”.

Ministry of Truth shit.

#libraries #IMLS #USpolitics #USpol

March 20, 2025 WASHINGTON – Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith E. Sonderling was sworn in as Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today, after being appointed to the role by President Donald J. Trump. IMLS, an independent government agency, is the primary source of federal support for the nation's museums and libraries. “It is an honor to be appointed by President Trump to lead this important organization in its mission to advance, support, and empower America’s museums and libraries, which stand as cornerstones of learning and culture in our society. I am committed to steering this organization in lockstep with this Administration to enhance efficiency and foster innovation. We will revitalize IMLS and restore focus on patriotism, ensuring we preserve our country’s core values, promote American exceptionalism and cultivate love of country in future generations,” said Acting Director Sonderling. Sonderling was recently confirmed as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor, where he previously served as Acting and Deputy Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division. Most recently, he served as the Commissioner of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity from 2020-2024.
#uspolitics #uspol #libraries #imls

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In Maine, syrup makers are opening their doors to show how their work is done
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'An Arm and a Leg" podcast explores the cost of health care in the U.S.
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Alexander Ovechkin aims for NHL scoring record
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Hundreds arrested in Turkey protests
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They were arrested during routine ICE check-ins. Then they disappeared.

“This looks like the kinds of things we thought only happened in other countries, and it’s happening to people who come from those places and came here to get away from it,” said Michelle Brané, a former Biden appointee who is among a group of lawyers working to identify detainees who may have been sent to El Salvador. “You’re not supposed to have people disappear in the United States.” washingtonpost.com/immigration…

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Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet champions an all but forgotten composer
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Meta has squandered Threads

Jon Passantino writing for Status: Hanging by a Thread Now Threads feels rather lifeless. While users still post there, for many has become something of a second-tier platform—a place that they dump content out of habit, not because they’re having r…
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yeah the amount of threads content I see on here dropped dramatically a few months ago.
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@vmstan Really‽ I am finding really good engagement & conversations on Threads—so long as the topic is not about politics (with few exceptions).

Outside of politics or anything Threads deems as controversial, my engagement with others is pretty good.

Bluesky seems to be 𝕏 opposite, where one caters towards progressives while the other is ruled by conservatives. Politics thrives on both platforms, & they seem built for controversy.

@Michael Stanclift

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Mesmerizing:

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Whoa! See SpaceX Starship blast off from beneath in launch mount view

See the view of the flight 8 Starship launch from a camera on the launch mount. The SpaceX megarocket launched on March 6, 2025 from Starbase, Texas. Credit:...
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It’s another Saturday #TeslaTakedown #protest at the #Tesla dealership in Cherry Hill, #NewJersey — this time 600+ people participated! That’s 200+ more than two weeks ago. 🔥🔥🔥

Here are some of my fellow protesters, and my fave sign of the day!

#GoodTrouble #Democracy

Protesters at Tesla Takedown in South Jersey
Protesters at Tesla Takedown in South Jersey
Tesla Takedown protest sign: Go Fash Lose Cash
#democracy #Tesla #protest #newjersey #teslatakedown #goodtrouble
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An alternate: Go Fash, No Cash.

That may already be the case anyway since there is a lot of money that only exists in stock.

Elmo knows this.

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Google is buying Israeli tech company Wiz for $32 billions. This will bring in $4 billion in tax revenue to Israel. Israeli journalists are already commenting on how this will help fund "war-related costs and expenditures".

Using Israeli tech directly contributes to Israel's war on Palestinians.

#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Tech #BDS

Screenshot of a Times of Israel article: War costs since the October 7 onslaught have spiraled to NIS 112 billion ($31 billion) as of the end of 2024. “A large amount of tax of about NIS 15 billion ($4 billion) is estimated to be paid by the founders and the Israel-resident investors, and by the Israeli employees who have received options, which is great news for Israel as the country grapples with war-related costs and expenditures,” said Guz-Lavi. The estimated tax revenue Israel could earn from the transaction is equal to about 0.6 percent of the GDP and would help relieve government pressure to introduce measures to fund the war’s defense and civilian expenditures and bring down the budget deficit and high debt levels.
#Gaza #israel #palestine #Tech #bds
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When you get to 50, inhaling is hard...
An action shot of a 50 year old male inhaling just before blowing out birthday candles.

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The day looks plausible for some casting. Project 1 is a monitor mounting backplate. I dont need one, but my buddy keeps trying to make various versions of them and I got curious to try this way. The steel fitting will be embedded into the aluminum plate.

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Stuff to do stuff.
A vast collection of tools and supplies fades off into the expanse, a bustling area of creation and wonder. Today, just some simple objects to break int he equipment after a long winter in hibernation.

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Kiwa what are you doing
A disassembled tape video camera
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make your bets, how many "spare" screws i will have when i finish

  • 0 (0%, 0 votes)
  • 1 (0%, 0 votes)
  • probably 3 of different size (71%, 10 votes)
  • 1 but it's from another device, it got mixed (28%, 4 votes)
14 voters. Poll end: 5 months ago

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Extreme Electronics
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I used to a"add" a screw to my colleagues screw tray when they were dismantling anything. Superb entertainment,

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Spring Feeder

I've received inquiries about purchasing prints of my photographs. Since photography is a hobby for me, I haven’t been fully prepared to handle these requests in the past. However, I truly enjoy capturing moments through my lens and want to share my work with others.

To make this possible, I’ve set up an account and website through Pixels:

swede1952-photographs.pixels.c…

If you’d like a print of one of my photographs, you can find it there. If a particular photo isn’t available, just let me know—I’ll be more than happy to upload it for you!

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #goldfinches #ChippingSparrow #HouseSparrow

"The scene is alive with bird activity around the wooden bird feeder. A goldfinch is caught mid-flight on the left, wings spread and feet reaching forward, ready to land. On the feeder itself, there are four goldfinches, their vibrant yellow feathers making them stand out. Sharing the space are a chipping sparrow, with its streaked brown and white feathers, and a house sparrow, whose subdued brown and gray tones add variety. The house sparrow appears to be turning toward the approaching goldfinch, almost as if in a moment of greeting. The image captures a charming interaction between the birds—a perfect snapshot of nature's lively rhythms." - Copilot

Coy Pearson - Official Website

This is the website of Coy Pearson. Shop for nature art, wildlife art, bird art, and more. Designs are available to purchase as canvas prints, framed prints, posters, greeting cards, apparel, and other products. Retired soldier.
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#photography #photo #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #birding #photographer #birdwatching #PhotographyLovers #housesparrow #goldfinches #chippingsparrow

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Nature's Sapphire The image features a stunning blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) perched gracefully on a slim branch. Its striking blue plumage contrasts beautifully with its white face and chest. Dark accents frame its face and wings, adding to its regal appearance. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the bird's vibrant presence. The photo is signed "© Swede's Photographs" at the bottom left corner.

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Feeder Stop, Peanut Grab

This is an image I captured a couple of years ago featuring a female, red-bellied woodpecker. She had just snatched a peanut and was poised to take off toward a nearby tree to enjoy her treat.

Explore more chic woodpecker photos by visiting my photo gallery.

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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #RedBelliedWoodpecker #woodpeckers

The image showcases a red-bellied woodpecker gripping a peanut in its beak. Its bold black-and-white barred plumage and the vivid red crown on its head create a striking contrast. Perched on the edge of a black mesh feeder, the bird seems poised to take off, its wings fully spread in preparation for flight. It appears ready to retreat to a nearby tree to savor its prize. The composition emphasizes the intricate details of its feathers and captures the elegance of its movement, set against a softly blurred background that draws attention to the woodpecker and its feeding moment.

Coy Pearson - Official Website

This is the website of Coy Pearson. Shop for nature art, wildlife art, bird art, and more. Designs are available to purchase as canvas prints, framed prints, posters, greeting cards, apparel, and other products. Retired soldier.
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#photography #photo #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #birding #photographer #birdwatching #PhotographyLovers #redbelliedwoodpecker #woodpeckers

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The lights are off tonight at our Brussels headquarters, in support of #EarthHour.

Every year, the world's largest environmental movement reminds us that even small actions can make a great difference for our planet.

Turn your lights off and join us!

Nighttime view of the Berlaymont building in Brussels showcasing its environmentally conscious approach with all lights switched off.
#earthhour

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Blurry iPhone Photo of the Day: fancy-prancy American robin. Wish I could show this to my horse Teddy. This bird has what we call in the horse biz “hock action”; in other words, it picks its hind legs up extra high when it’s movin’ out at speed. I’ve seen $100K Saddlebreds with crappier gaits than this lil backyard thrush. #birds #UnfairComparisons
Outdoors, dusk. Closeup sideview of an American robin trottin with one leg poised way up high. Grass and dusky sunlight in the background
#birds #unfaircomparisons
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Weirdly, I lived for over a decade at Dreadful Acres without once setting eyes on a single robin. Then one evening in early spring a couple years back l looked out my back door and blammo! A whole flock, rootling around in the grass for delicious invertebrates. They stayed for a few weeks and then blammo! again. Gone. Here’s a non-blurry portrait #birds
Outdoors, dusk. Closeup of an American robin standing up tall like a statue in my backyard weeds.
#birds

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Ava’s journey to reclaim her cat essence after having her first year of life be a traumatizing one is well under way.
She now regularly does that annoying but cute thing cats do when you try to remove and/or place a sheet on a bed (and to think that two years ago the mere rustling of sheets made her run away) 😄

#cats

Black cat lying on a purple fitted sheet that I attempted to remove. She is looking up at me unimpressed
#cats

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Jimmy, ein plüschiger, getigerter Kater, liegt auf dem Schoß einer Person. Er wird im Nacken gekrault und wirkt sehr entspannt.

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Cats love ditches. Really makes me want to dig a ditch racetrack for the neighbor cats to run in. #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon
Brown tuxedo cat nestled in a small ditch separating grass from garden
#caturday #catsofmastodon

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Shadow taking a well deserved nap after doing my daughter’s homework. #catsofmastodon #blackcat
Black long haired cat facing away from the camera with his head laying on a black folder atop a black laptop.
#catsofmastodon #blackcat

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The new Poppy is fundamentally DepressionPosting via the medium of metal.

Poppy - The Cost of Giving Up
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Poppy - the cost of giving up (Official Visualizer)

POPPY // Negative Spaces // OUT NOWBuy / Stream:https://sumerian.lnk.to/ttauFOLLOW POPPYhttps://impoppy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/impoppy/?hl=en / poppy...
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22 March 1922 | A Polish Jew, Berek Fiszman, was born in Radomsko. A carpenter.

In #Auschwitz from 11 December 1941.
No. 24223
He perished in the camp on 15 March 1942.

A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.
#auschwitz

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For a moment I thought, hey, I could put all the crap I have designed over the years for sale on the page...just to realize I haven't designed all that much...

Fuck.

Anyway, here's my Cults3D page:

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Tech Support: Dictators.

"Bro wtf is fascism?"
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Protest today in Dam Square, Amsterdam against racism and fascism
Dam Square today, full of protesters
A woman kicking away a swastica, with the text 'I'm protesting today against racism and against Fascism '.

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Secret Panel HERE 🔍 tapas.io/episode/469548
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