Jane Inc announces new album, shares “elastic”
Jane Inc, aka Toronto art pop musician Carlyn Bezic (U.S. Girls, Ice Cream), has announced her third album A RUPTURE A CANYON A BIRTH, which will be out October 17 via Telephone Explosion. She co-produced it with Edwin de Goeij (U.S.Bill Pearis (BrooklynVegan)
This is powerful, and of a line with a lot that I've been thinking about recently.
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The idea of "frictionless" anything is... we should be very suspicious of it, it is an antihuman idea. Texture is wildly more complex, nuanced and valuable.
It's related to some things I wrote about here: exple.tive.org/blarg/2025/06/2…
Friction and not being touched
The journalist Karen Hao – who published an absolutely fantastic book about OpenAI called “Empire of AI” recently – coined (as far as I know) one of the best terms for describing modern “AI” systems: Everything Machines.tante (Smashing Frames)
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Ozzy Osbourne Funeral: Thousands Gather to Pay Tribute to Music Legend
Fans lined the streets of Birmingham to bid farewell to the "Prince of Darkness" after the Black Sabbath frontman's death at 76.Tobias Meyjes (Newsweek)
The King of Monsters has been given many upgrades over his long career, but now Godzilla is getting the ultimate pop culture makeover with his very own Iron Man armor!
The story will see the X-Men, Hulk and Black Panther join the battle against the kaiju as he continues his attack on Marvel canon.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims She’d Win This Race In A Landslide But Is Sitting It Out
It’s "not even debatable," the far-right congresswoman bragged on social media.Lee Moran (HuffPost)
New Drag X Drive Trailer Makes The Game Look Like A Great Arm Workout
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New Drag X Drive Trailer Makes The Game Look Like A Great Arm Workout
The next big Switch 2 game arrives on August 14.Darryn Bonthuys (GameSpot)
![[Highlight] Davante Adams on reuniting with QB Jimmy Garoppolo on the Rams: "I love Jimmy. It was never a personal thing ... that was just a dark moment in all of our lives. I think all of us were pretty miserable over there."](https://friendica.rogueproject.org/photo/preview/640/4944539 "[Highlight] Davante Adams on reuniting with QB Jimmy Garoppolo on the Rams: \"I love Jimmy. It was never a personal thing ... that was just a dark moment in all of our lives. I think all of us were pretty miserable over there.\"")
[Highlight] Davante Adams on reuniting with QB Jimmy Garoppolo on the Rams: "I love Jimmy. It was never
Davante Adams on reuniting with QB Jimmy Garoppolo on the Rams: "I love Jimmy. It was never a personal thing ... that was just a dark moment in all of ourAuthor (Raw Chili)
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Google-Bewertungen: Wird ehrliche Kritik immer wieder gelöscht? 😠⭐ | Markt WDR
Die Sterne in den Google-Bewertungen entscheiden oft über den Restaurantbesuch oder Handwerker-Notdienst. Aber wie glaubwürdig ist das Bewertungssystem? Unse...YouTube
Wow, it feels good to find out I'm allowed to persuade other of the correctness of my atheist views in my professional work place. Thank you, president Trump!
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I’m off the leash!
Good news for us atheists — we can now deny god publicly in the classroom! Civil servants can seek to “persuade others of the correctness of their own religious views,” the Office of Pe…Pharyngula
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1960 HITS ARCHIVE: Where Or When - Dion & the Belmonts
Where Or When (Rodgers-Hart) by Dion and The BelmontsComposed for the 1937 stage musical “Babes In Arms,” this Rodgers & Hart standard reached #3 on Billboar...YouTube
Central Pa. spa closed for human trafficking investigation
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Central Pa. spa closed for human trafficking investigation
A sign from the Ephrata Police Department was posted on the front door of the business, saying it was closed until further notice.Tribune News Service (pennlive)
Pix of the Day: July 30, 2025
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Pix of the Day: July 30, 2025 | Africanews
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.www.africanews.com
Quarterly Refunding Statement of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Finance Brian Smith - EUROPE SAYS
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury is offering $125 billion of Treasury securities to refund approximately $89.8 billion of privately-heldEUROPE SAYS
How New State Laws Criminalize Immigrants and Their Allies
https://www.themarshallproject.org/2025/07/25/florida-law-alabama-immigration-trump?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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How States Like Tennessee and Alabama Criminalize Immigrants and Allies
The policies create new restrictions for immigrants and people who support them — including reviving measures previously rejected by courts.Jill Castellano (The Marshall Project)
Russia’s Far East rocked by major quake, tsunami alerts issued
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Russia’s Far East rocked by major quake, tsunami alerts issued | Africanews
One of the strongest earthquakes in decades struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday, sending tsunami waves across the Pacific and forcing evacuations in several affected regions.www.africanews.com
Jury starts deliberations in trial of Colorado dentist accused of poisoning wife
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Video Jury starts deliberations in trial of Colorado dentist accused of poisoning wife
Colorado dentist James Craig allegedly purchased arsenic and cyanide and secretly dosed his wife using protein shakes.ABC News
Pope Leo XIV expresses 'deep pain' at deaths of Christian worshippers in DRC
https://www.africanews.com/2025/07/30/pope-leo-xiv-expresses-deep-pain-at-deaths-of-christian-worshippers-in-drc/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Pope Leo XIV expresses 'deep pain' at deaths of Christian worshippers in DRC | Africanews
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sorrow at Sunday’s attack on Christian worshippers in the DRC by an affiliate of the so-called Islamic State.Africanews
Iconic Punk Band Rips 'First-Class Loser' Trump With Absolutely Vicious Live Performance
The Dropkick Murphys also showed off pics of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein during the song.Ed Mazza (HuffPost)
The stock market’s worst month is coming up. Should you sell in August?
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-stock-markets-worst-month-is-coming-up-should-you-sell-in-august-28713a7c?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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NY Giants Running Back Praises Training Camp Standout
As he continues to turn heads in training camp, NY Giants running back Tyrone Tracy opened up on the added versatility Cam Skattebo brings to the offense.Kevin McCormick (Newsweek)
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Zack Polanski’s ‘eco-populism’ could put voters off Greens, opponents say | Green party - EUROPE SAYS
The Green party risks going into reverse if they elect Zack Polanski as leader, his two opponents have said, arguing that his promised brand of “eco-populism”EUROPE SAYS
Leon Marchand crushes 200m IM world record held by Ryan Lochte
https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/leon-marchand-world-record-200-individual-medley-swimming-ryan-lochte?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Leon Marchand crushes 200m IM world record held by Ryan Lochte
Leon Marchand broke Ryan Lochte's world record by more than one second.Nick Zaccardi (NBC Sports)
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Synology's Beestation Plus Makes for a Simple Transcoding Plex Server - Lon Seidman & Lon.TV Blog
The Synology BeeStation Plus (compensated affiliate link) is a personal cloud server that offers a stripped-down take on Synology’s usual network-attached storage experience.admin (Lon Seidman & Lon.TV Blog)
Wicked star confirms never-before-recorded solo will appear in For Good
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/30/marissa-bode-wicked-witch-of-the-east/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Wicked star confirms never-before-recorded solo will appear in For Good
Marissa Bode has confirmed her performance of the never-before-recorded track "Wicked Witch of the East" in Wicked: For Good.PinkNews Reporter (PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news)
Urlando earns first world title in men's 200m fly
https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/olympics/world-aquatics-championships-luca-urlando-gets-1st-world-title-in-200m-fly?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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World Aquatics Championships: Luca Urlando gets 1st world title in 200m fly - NBC Sports
Luca Urlando of the U.S. swam to a time of 1:51.87 in the men's 200m butterfly at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore to capture his first career world title.NBC Sports
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Join us for a #NintendoDirect Partner Showcase tomorrow, July 31, at 6am PT! Tune in for roughly 25 minutes of information on upcoming #NintendoSwitch2 and #NintendoSwitch games from our publishing partners.
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Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 7.31.2025
Join us for a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on July 31 at 6am PT! Tune in for roughly 25 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintend...YouTube
Inside the fringe movement teaching Americans to punish officials with fake debt claims
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-07-30/fake-filings-real-consequences-how-paper-terrorism-is-burying-a-state-system-with-bogus-claims?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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How 'paper terrorism' hijacked a state system with bogus claims
Financing statements — meant to record legitimate business liens — are now a vehicle for conspiracy-laced claims, trillion-dollar demands and vendettas against politicians, businesses and public employees.Melody Gutierrez (Los Angeles Times)
Atlanta business owners frustrated by Cascade Road construction project - EUROPE SAYS
ATLANTA - Dozens of businesses along the Cascade Road Corridor in southwest Atlanta claim that city road construction is stifling their operations.EUROPE SAYS
Street Fighter 6 - Official Sagat Character Gameplay Guide
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Street Fighter 6 - Official Sagat Character Gameplay Guide
Just a man and his will to survive.Ben Janca (GameSpot)
Alexy sets new American record in 100m freestyle
https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/olympics/world-aquatics-championships-2025-jack-alexy-sets-new-ar-in-100m-freestyle?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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World Aquatics Championships 2025: Jack Alexy sets new AR in 100m freestyle - NBC Sports
Jack Alexy's time of 46.81 seconds was good for the top time across the men's 100m freestyle semifinals at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore and a new American record.NBC Sports
Four Things We Learned From Netflix's New Son of Sam Docuseries
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/son-of-sam-serial-killer-netflix-docuseries-david-berkowitz-1235387260/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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'Conversations with a Killer: Son of Sam Tapes': Four Things We Learned
The latest addition to Conversations with a Killer takes an in-depth dive into the psyche of convicted murderer David Berkowitz.CT Jones (Rolling Stone)
NYT Adds Sick Editors’ Note to Viral Photo of Child Starving in Gaza
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NYT Adds Sick Editors’ Note to Viral Photo of Child Starving in Gaza
The New York Times thinks a photo of a starving child needs further explanation.The New Republic
Summer Fetishes Are a Thing, and People Are Seriously Into Beach Balls
There’s something about summer that makes people hornier. Maybe it’s the sun. Maybe it’s the lack of clothing.Ashley Fike (VICE)
Tiffany Cross Throws Down With Trump Fan Kevin O’Leary Over Bizarre Claim About Epstein Victims
Tiffany Cross threw down with prominent Trump fan Kevin O'Leary over a bizarre claim that he knows what victims of deceased sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein want.Tommy Christopher (Mediaite)
‘None Of That F**king Matters’: Sam Bee Nails A Brutal Truth Of Colbert’s Cancellation
The comedian also slammed President Donald Trump as "a thin-skinned idiot" who is "like a pernicious cancer."Lee Moran (HuffPost)
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