Gameday Thread 7/29/25 Pirates (Falter) @ Giants (Verlander) 6:45 PM - Raw Chili
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CSIRO releases final 2024-25 GenCost report following consultation
The latest report updates cost estimates for new electricity generation technologies, recognising that cost is just one of several key factors driving decisions and a mix of technologies is required to meet Australia's electricity needs.CSIRO
Backpack and Snorkel Travel Guide for a Self-Guided Tour of Doha - Qatar Purple Travel Guide
Today, we will explore some of the highlights of Doha in Qatar: the Museum of Islamic Art, the Corniche, and Souq Waqif. We provide detailed information and the best things to see and we show lots of photos so you know what you can expect.Backpack and Snorkel
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Hints from Heloise: The best way to dust lampshades, the proper way to dispose of medicine and more ...
https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2025/07/hints-from-heloise-the-best-way-to-dust-lampshades-the-proper-way-to-dispose-of-medicine-and-more.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Hints from Heloise: The best way to dust lampshades, the proper way to dispose of medicine and more ...
Recently you suggested using a small paint brush to dust lampshades. ...Heloise (nj)
Los últimos de Feedlipinas
Listen to Los últimos de Feedlipinas wherever you get your podcasts!episodes.fm
Wes Streeting orders review into LGBTQ+ health inequality in the NHS
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/29/wes-streeting-puberty-blockers-review-lgbtq-health-inequality/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Wes Streeting orders review into LGBTQ+ health inequality in the NHS
Health secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a six-month review into LGBTQ+ health inequalities in the NHS.Amelia Hansford (PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news)
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“…not because Aboriginal people in custody are more likely to die than others in custody but because the Aboriginal population is grossly over-represented in custody."
Looking at the 99 deaths, they found that "in every case their Aboriginality played a significant and, in most cases, dominant role in their being in custody and dying in custody". “
and…
“Legislation plays a role in driving up incarceration rates today, including restrictive bail laws and moves to lower the age of criminal responsibility, particularly in jurisdictions taking a "tough-on-crime" approach.”
abc.net.au/news/2025-07-29/600…
#Auspol #IndigenousDeathsInCustody #StrayaSux
ABC News
ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.Tahnee Jash (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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The Groundbreaking First 100% Effective HIV Prevention Drug is Approved and Going Global - EUROPE SAYS
https://gridcolour.com/the-groundbreaking-first-100-effective-hiv-prevention-drug-is-approved-and-going-global/EUROPE SAYS
Trans Kids Deserve Better stage ‘die-in’ outside Supreme Court: ‘Our dignity is dead’
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/29/trans-youth-supreme-court-die-in-protest/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trans Kids Deserve Better stage ‘die-in’ outside Supreme Court: ‘Our dignity is dead’
Trans youth with Trans Kids Deserve Better staged a 'die-in' protest outside the UK Supreme Court this weekend.Amelia Hansford (PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news)
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 drops to a record-low price
https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m4-drops-to-a-record-low-price-130007054.html?src=rss&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 drops to a record-low price
Grab the 14-inch model for $1,299.Sarah Fielding (Engadget)
Lucinda Williams opening new country bar in old Brownies/Hi-Fi space in NYC
The East Village space that once housed Brownies, Hi-Fi, Coney Island Baby, Lola, and East Berlin is reopening with a new name and identity.Amanda Hatfield (BrooklynVegan)
The Smile’s Tom Skinner announces new album & US tour dates, shares “Kaleidoscopic Visions”
Tom Skinner of The Smile and Sons of Kemet has announced his second solo album, Kaleidoscopic Visions, which will be out September 26 via Brownswood Recordings and International Anthem.Bill Pearis (BrooklynVegan)
‘Eternity’ Trailer: Elizabeth Olsen Has to Decide Between Miles Teller and Callum Turner in the Afterlife
https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/eternity-trailer-elizabeth-olsen-1235141452/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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'Eternity' Trailer: Elizabeth Olsen in Afterlife Love Triangle
Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner star in 'Eternity.'Samantha Bergeson (IndieWire)
Israëlische minister roept Nederlandse ambassadeur op het matje om sancties | Spanningen Midden-Oosten | NU.nl
nu.nl/midden-oostenconflict/63…
Nou succes daarmee, en met:
"De regering lijkt te zijn vergeten hoe deze oorlog is begonnen", als statement van de Israëlische ambassade op X.
Er zijn grenzen aan wraak, maar dat schijnt Israël vergeten te hebben of te willen vergeten.
Listening to the ocean, sailing by the stars: how seaside tourism can go green — and still thrive
https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/07/29/listening-to-the-ocean-sailing-by-the-stars-how-seaside-tourism-can-go-green-and-still-thr?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Listening to the ocean, sailing by the stars: how seaside tourism can go green — and still thrive
In the Atlantic’s remote islands, a new EU project is helping reinvent marine tourism. Researcher Dr. Yen Lam González explains how electric boats, hydrophones, and star-guided sailing are paving the way for a greener future of the EU blue economy’s …Denis Loctier (Euronews.com)
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Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24
The world’s most popular flight tracker. Track planes in real-time on our flight tracker map and get up-to-date flight status & airport information.Flightradar24
🧪 Call for beta testers!
We're wiring up a Google Photos importer for our zeitkapsl desktop client. Problem is... we haven't touched Google Photos in years — so our test data is basically "hello world.jpg".
Got thousands of photos/videos on Google Photos? Help us throw real-world entropy at our importer!
🔐 Help us break things = 3 months free zeitkapsl
💬 Ping us if you're in!
#zeitkapsl #GooglePhotos #E2EE #madeInEU #Testers
Joe Rogan Draws 'Line in the Sand' Against Donald Trump Over Epstein - EUROPE SAYS
https://www.newsweek.com/joe-rogan-podcast-jeffrey-epstein-donald-trump-2105510EUROPE SAYS
Trump Gets ‘Effed’ By Beyoncé in Brutal Late-Night Epstein Parody
President Donald Trump got a searing clap-back from pop superstar Beyonce in a brutal Epstein-themed parody of the Queen Bey's "Irreplaceable."Tommy Christopher (Mediaite)
🇪🇺🛤️ EU to upgrade railways and bridges to move troops quickly in case of war with Russia, - FT
Today's European infrastructure is not prepared for the rapid movement of tanks and troops - bridges may not withstand their weight, and equipment may get stuck at the borders due to paperwork.
The EU plans to invest €17 billion in upgrading 500 facilities along four strategic military corridors. This is preparation for armed conflict with Russia and response to reduction of US presence in Europe.
80% of high schoolers in Japan show interest in wages and labor systems
Civics classes were cited as good opportunities for high school students to learn about social security systems.The Japan Times
'The Naked Gun' Early Reactions Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided
Early reactions to 'The Naked Gun' are all saying the same thing.Michileen Martin (Newsweek)
Medvedev warns Trump’s new deadline to end Russia-Ukraine conflict is a ‘step towards war’
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/medvedev-warns-trumps-new-deadline-end-russia-ukraine-conflict-step-towards-war?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Medvedev warns Trump’s new deadline to end Russia-Ukraine conflict is a ‘step towards war’
Russia's former president cautioned that Trump’s announcement Monday that Russia must end the conflict with Ukraine in 10 to 12 days would not end well for the U.S.Diana Stancy (Fox News)
Five dead in New York City shooting, including police officer, suspect
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/29/four-killed-in-new-york-shooting-including-police-officer-suspect-report?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Four killed in New York shooting, including police officer, suspect: Report
The attacker was armed with an AR-style rifle when he opened fire inside a skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue, Manhattan.Al Jazeera
Apple plans to open the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit in August, run by Michigan State University, as Trump ramps up pressure to invest in the US (Kif Leswing/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2025/07/29/apple-open…
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Apple opens manufacturing academy in Detroit as Trump ramps up pressure to invest in U.S.
The Apple Manufacturing Academy is opening in downtown Detroit, with a focus on artificial intelligence.Kif Leswing (CNBC)
8 Writing Tips from Octavia Butler That Transcend Genre
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8 Writing Tips from Octavia Butler That Transcend Genre
Writing wisdom from 'Parable of the Sower' author Octavia Butler.Vishal Wagh (No Film School)
Chef Frankie Celenza shares recipes from new cookbook
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/video/chef-frankie-celenza-shares-recipes-new-cookbook-124169650?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Video Chef Frankie Celenza shares recipes from new cookbook
The TV host and food creator debuts his first cookbook, "EAT: Easy, Affordable, Tasty," and demonstrates how to make crispy fish tacos and icebox cake.ABC News
TikTok adds YouTube Music as an option to save songs playing in videos
techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/tikt…
TikTok adds YouTube Music as an option to save songs playing in videos | TechCrunch
You can now save tracks playing in TikTok videos directly to a playlist on YouTube Music.Ivan Mehta (TechCrunch)
ChatGPT agent casually brushes aside ‘I am not a robot’ captcha — 'so now I’ll click the 'verify you are human' checkbox to complete this verification' it declared without a hint of irony
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-agent-casually-brushes-aside-i-am-not-a-robot-captcha-so-now-ill-click-the-verify-you-are-human-checkbox-to-complete-this-verification-it-declared-without-a-hint-of-irony?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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ChatGPT agent casually brushes aside ‘I am not a robot’ captcha — 'so now I’ll click the 'verify you are human' checkbox to complete this verification' it declared without a hint of irony
ChatGPT agent narrates: 'so now I’ll click the 'verify you are human' checkbox to complete this verification.'Mark Tyson (Tom's Hardware)
New cabled earbuds arrived & they sound & fit really well 👍 SoundMagic e11c, which I picked because some audio site (already forgot which one, non-AI though, obvi) reviewed them as "best under 100$" 😁
Given the situation maybe I should get another pair for when they inevitably break/get broken...
Harsh Reality of US Trade Deal Stirs EU Soul-Searching Over Lost Clout
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-29/brutal-us-trade-deal-stirs-eu-soul-searching-over-loss-of-clout?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Tom Cruise Attends Oasis Concert Years After the Band Roasted Him as a ‘Bastard’ Who Has ‘Not Been in One
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/tom-cruise-oasis-concert-1236471938/EUROPE SAYS
A new A4 stepping of our RP2350 microcontroller is now available, with fixes and improvements.
Plus: another RP2350 Hacking Challenge!
This time the challenge is to find a practical side-channel attack on our hardened implementation of the AES cipher, which is used to decrypt firmware images into internal SRAM at boot time.
raspberrypi.com/news/rp2350-a4…
Adobe adds new AI-powered image editing features to Photoshop
techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/adob…
Adobe adds new AI-powered image editing features to Photoshop | TechCrunch
Adobe is adding an improved background removal tool to Photoshop using AI, so the app doesn't leave weird artifacts in your images.Ivan Mehta (TechCrunch)
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in reply to Stilgherrian • • •Best comment:
"In my experience, consultants are hired by CEOs to justify large reorganisations and labour cuts that they have already decided to do. The desired ‘recommendations’ are quietly messaged to the consultant team leader and the rest is just camouflage to make the changes appear objective."
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in reply to cobalt • • •@cobalt123
I'm pretty sure governments do this as well. The highest-paid consultants seem to be more in the "decision laundering" business than the consulting business.
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