My newest #artzine (I'm nearly done with artzines - I think) is the Book of Birds. 19 colour sketches of various #birds painted in #watercolour, #acrylic, and #ink, in a 16-page booklet.
Volume 1! – because I think there may be more bird-related artsy zines 😄 I love painting birds. They have good shapes, beautiful colours, and many are #cute!
Respeccing In Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Is Great, Here's Why
https://kotaku.com/wuchang-respec-skill-tree-red-mercury-feathers-essence-1851787254?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Respeccing In Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Is Great, Here's Why
In an unexpected move, Wuchang givens you the keys to its entire skill system to do with as you pleaseBilly Givens (Kotaku)
This administration is lies and #fakenews all the time.
June 11: Trump announces trade deal with China is "done."
July 29: Howard Lutnick tells CNBC trade deal with China won't be done anytime soon.
cnbc.com/2025/07/29/trump-trad…
Trump's trade deals for 'the world' will be 'done by Friday,' but China will take longer: Lutnick
The Commerce secretary suggested on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that President Trump has repeatedly rejected potential deals in pursuit of better terms for the U.S.Kevin Breuninger (CNBC)
Femininity under Fascism - Transvestigations and mistrust of women
Is it just me or is everyone being transvestigated these days? Especially against women, this has become the conspiracy theory of the moment, where nobody is...YouTube
“I'm still very young and I still have all the energy to do it and I have the mindset to play the game. And I love it.”
#Indigenous #Métis #sports #hockey #Germany #DEL2 #Weiden
windspeaker.com/news/sports/me…
Métis goaltender to resume playing career in Germany
Michael McNiven has had a change of heart.A year ago, McNiven, who was 27 at the time, opted to hang up his goaltending pads after seven years of playing pro hockey.Windspeaker.com
A russian deminer stepped on a mine - EUROPE SAYS
A russian deminer stepped on a mine by LowTechDroidEUROPE SAYS
reshared this
"Finally, Microsoft is tweaking the so-called 'Second Chance Out of Box Experience' window (also called 'SCOOBE,' pronounced 'scooby'), the setup screen that you'll periodically see on a Windows 11 PC even if you've already been using it for months or years. This screen attempts to enroll your PC in Windows Backup, to switch your default browser to Microsoft Edge and its default search engine to Bing, and to import favorites and history into Edge from whatever browser you might have been trying to use before."
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/0…
Microsoft is revamping Windows 11’s Task Manager so its numbers make more sense
Changes are rolling out to Windows Insider testers in the Dev and Beta channels.Andrew Cunningham (Ars Technica)
Ars' guide to "de-cluttering" Windows 11 includes instructions on how to disable SCOOBE.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/0…
Dozens of things you can do to clean up a fresh install of Windows 11 24H2 and Edge
If you start using Windows 11 this year, you’ll want to know how to clean it up.Andrew Cunningham (Ars Technica)
What's the blocking scheme, recent history & into the 2025 Season? - Raw Chili
Quincy Carrier threw it up here:Author (Raw Chili)
This is another attempt by the MAGA cult to give law enforcement unfettered and unregulated power over the public.
crooksandliars.com/2025/07/idi…
Idiot Senator Wants To Being Back Stop And Frisk To NYC
Louisiana has the 5th highest crime rate in America, Sen. Kennedy.John Amato (Crooks and Liars)
#OutTonight #PenelopeRoad #NewMusic
Hot off the presses! 🔥🎵🎶
Very nice! Check out the new Atlanta based band Penelope Road. Beyond genre classification so I'll let them describe themselves - #StankyFunkyJunk
Penelope Road - Out Tonight (Official Music Video)
Listen to "Out Tonight" from Penelope Road:
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Penelope Road - Out Tonight (Official Music Video)
Listen to "Out Tonight" from Penelope Road: https://peneloperoad.lnk.to/OutTonightFollow Penelope RoadTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peneloperoadbandInstagr...YouTube
Guys, these young men are very unique and really do have that #StankyFunkyJunk
Check them out. I'm proud of the unique music that comes out of my area. 🔥🎵🎶🎸
Tab Over to This Deal: Save $60+ on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
https://www.pcmag.com/deals/deal-save-60-plus-on-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-july-29?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Tab Over to This Deal: Save $60+ on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE
This tablet’s got a bright 10.9-inch screen, a zippy processor, an S Pen, 4K video, and water-resistant construction, and, best of all, it’s 15% off today at Walmart.Juhi Wadia (PCMag)
What Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of in the Epstein case
https://www.axios.com/2025/07/29/ghislaine-maxwell-epstein-case-charges?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Is it true that … natural salt is healthier than table salt?
The mineral benefit in natural salt is ‘laughable’, says our expert. Just reduce your overall salt intake – and beware how much is hiding in bread and saucesKate Lloyd (The Guardian)
Who was Awdah Hathaleen, Palestinian activist killed by an Israeli settler?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/29/who-was-awdah-hathaleen-palestinian-activist-killed-by-an-israeli-settler?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Who was Awdah Hathaleen, Palestinian activist killed by an Israeli settler?
The family man, activist, and football fiend also helped make an Oscar-winning documentary.Al Jazeera Staff (Al Jazeera)
Russian Aeroflot airline hit with US$50m in losses from devastating hacker attack - EUROPE SAYS
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/07/29/7523948/EUROPE SAYS
OPT/Israel: Statement of solidarity with Palestinian human rights defenders at risk in the occupied Gaza Strip | Front Line Defenders 29 July 2025
Front Line Defenders expresses grave concern about the fate of Palestinian human rights defenders in the occupied Gaza Strip, who continue their essential human rights work and amplify the voices of Palestinian civilians while facing forced starvation as part of the ongoing genocide perpetrated by Israel’s authorities.
frontlinedefenders.org/en/stat…
OPT/Israel: Statement of solidarity with Palestinian human rights defenders at risk in the occupied Gaza Strip
Front Line Defenders expresses grave concern about the fate of Palestinian human rights defenders in the occupied Gaza Strip, who continue their essential human rights work and amplify the voices of Palestinian civilians while facing forced starvatio…Front Line Defenders
Why do homosexual women have all these fun words like lesbian and sapphic, and yet those of us with expansive attractions are still just bisexuals and pansexuals?
I submit to this queer corner of the fediverse that we should come up with a fun alternative term for those who are attracted to multiple genders or regardless of gender!
Ugh, friends, I’m trying to inspire some fun here. Yes, a bi person can call themselves sapphic and I am one of them. I don’t need a bunch of people informing me of this.
I meant people who are bisexual and pansexual regardless of their own gender identity and regardless of the identities they are attracted to.
The same observation applies to how homosexual men are also generally called gay. I’m wanting fun alternative terms that don’t sound like someone is diagnosing a person with their orientation.
Ech, yeah. That's why I said "sexer". Because really, for us, it's not about the characteristics of the who as much as the enjoyment of the sex by all engaged. We don't worry about the gender or body of the person, we just do the sex anyway. Sexers. 😁
Not every discussion about identities has to be a big heavy one, folks. Sometimes we can just have some fun too.
Israel kills mother as doctors try to save her newborn in Gaza
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/7/29/israel-kills-mother-as-doctors-try-to-save-her-newborn-in-gaza?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Middle East News @middle-east-news-AlJazeera
Israel kills mother as doctors try to save her newborn in Gaza
Doctors in Gaza tried to save a newborn baby rescued from her dead mother’s womb after an Israeli attack.Al Jazeera
Is this just 'normal', or is it me? 🙏
When talking to NTs, if the talk is not going their way, they change the subject, trying to find one they can 'win', as if conversation is a competition or fight.
Is this an NT 'thing'?
Miami Dolphins safety Ashtyn Davis sustains apparent lower leg injury - UPI.com
Miami Dolphins safety Ashtyn Davis sustained a left leg injury and left the field in crutches and a walking boot at training camp Tuesday in Miami Gardens, Fla.Alex Butler (UPI)
Discussion Thread: Texas Senate Hearing on Congressional Redistricting - EUROPE SAYS
C-SPAN's description in advance of the hearing is: "Texas's state senate holds a hearing for the Select Committee on CongressionalEUROPE SAYS
Sur les réseaux sociaux aujourd’hui, de plus en plus de Canadien·nes considèrent X, la plateforme d’Elon Musk, comme la plus susceptible de promouvoir du contenu polarisant et de la mésinformation.
Découvrez les dernières tendances en matière : cira.ca/fr/ressources/nouvelle…
X marque l’emplacement… où les Canadien·nes ne font pas confiance au contenu qu’iels voient – CIRA
Chaque année, CIRA commande un sondage annuel sur l'utilisation d'Internet par les Canadiens et publie les résultats dans une nouvelle édition de Tendances InteCIRA
OpenAI launches Study Mode in ChatGPT | TechCrunch
OpenAI's Study Mode aims to help students develop their own critical thinking skills, rather than just giving answers.Maxwell Zeff (TechCrunch)
Who was Awdah Hathaleen, Palestinian activist killed by an Israeli settler? aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/29/w…
Who was Awdah Hathaleen, Palestinian activist killed by an Israeli settler?
The family man, activist, and football fiend also helped make an Oscar-winning documentary.Al Jazeera Staff (Al Jazeera)
Spotify hints at a more chatty voice AI interface in the future | TechCrunch
Spotify says AI will allow for "much more interactive" consumer experiences in its app.Sarah Perez (TechCrunch)
Arrenca la copa del Rei de vela a Palma
✍️ J. Margalef lesportiudecatalunya.cat/mes-e…
Domini italià i alemany a la badia de Palma
La 43a edició de la copa del Rei Mapfre, la regata de creuers més important d'Europa, amb la participació de 117 vaixells de 24 nacions i que aquest any és també campionat d' Europa de les classes...J. Margalef (L'Esportiu de Catalunya)
MIT Just Proved Einstein Wrong in the Most Famous Quantum Experiment
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MIT Just Proved Einstein Wrong in the Most Famous Quantum Experiment
Einstein was wrong—MIT’s quantum experiment proves you can't catch light behaving as both wave and particle at once.Mike O'Neill (SciTechDaily)
Obscura Day Summer 2025: A Solo Hike in Albania’s Ceraunian Mountains
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/obscura-day-summer-2025-ceraunian-mountains-hike?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Obscura Day Summer 2025: A Solo Hike in Albania's Ceraunian Mountains
Following Julius Caesar's path through rugged mountain peaks.Atlas Obscura
Mx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •Petition: Repeal the Online Safety Act
Petitions - UK Government and ParliamentMx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •Tom Nicholas 2 — THIS is a SCANDAL waiting to happen.
NebulaMx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •What if the UK taxed every single individual, company, organisation, or entity that does business here here?
Offset by a Personal Tax Allowance but for commercial activities.
Have a bare minimum amount of taxation that MUST be paid SOMEWHERE in the world.
Any amount unpaid elsewhere is charged here.
This might encourage tax havens to charge what otherwise stays with the people and orgs profiting from their complicity.
Half of that goes into a low-income and/or pre-UBI fund for anyone living, travelling, or related to the UK. So UK people, but also commonwealth citizens and residents, but also people here on holiday whose home country has a civil war or something.
#tax #taxation #social #support #society #country #countries
Mx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •Simon Clark — You've been lied to about Net Zero
NebulaMx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •Home - Carbon Brief
Carbon BriefMx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •TechAltar — I asked Fairphone the internet's most common questions
NebulaMx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •The Fairphone (Gen. 6) now with privacy-first /e/OS
FairphoneMx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •What in the actual fuck does anything ? mean anymore? gov.uk/guidance/tell-hmrc-your…
No one should need a lawyer to trade up a fucking phone.
Tell HMRC you’re registered for the VAT IOSS in the EU
HM Revenue & Customs (GOV.UK)Mx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •Fairphone Community Forum
Fairphone Community ForumMx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •How Online Censorship is Putting Art at Risk
YouTubeMx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •"Thank you for making this. I hadn't even heard of the first org, the rebranded one. Also gov.uk/government/publications… For anyone else horrified. This is just the Snoopers' Charter again, Is2g.
Literally goes against info security advice over the past 30 years, ffs. Not that the Online Surveillance Act addresses any of its asserted aims, anyway! We need infographics aimed at parents and carers: explain how to active Parental Controls, and describe how their lives will be harder from the Act.
Teach the parents and carers you know how to activate Parental Controls on their devices and networks.
Teach the kids and teenagers (and adults!) you know that their body is their own."
You are allowed to say "no", it's not your fault if someone ignores that, and whatever you feel about your own experiences is ok.
youtube.com/watch?v=qYWPjW_VVj…
How Online Censorship is Putting Art at Risk
YouTubeMx Verda
in reply to Mx Verda • • •Proton's CEO kinda went MAGA half a year ago, btw. I recommend Mullvad VPN instead.
Keep signing the petition tho. If nothing else, it boosts morale and wider attention on public opinion.
Also... It's nobody's favorite topic, but...
Teach the parents and carers you know how to activate Parental Controls on their devices and networks.
Teach the kids and teenagers (and adults!) you know that their body is their own.
You are allowed to say "no", it's not your fault if someone ignores that, and whatever you feel about your own experiences is ok.
If your story is different, then that's okay too. If you have better advice or resources, please share them.
youtube.com/watch?v=qYWPjW_VVj…
How Online Censorship is Putting Art at Risk
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