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  1. @MaRY1Fem Hi Dr G
    I love #BritishHumor especially the social/political stuff #RachelParris #NishKumar

    Also all the BritishTV on PBS (BritBox doesn't seem to do it for me)

  2. CW: #Reading in Week Seventeen of 2025 | April 21–27 | ~900 words | #AmReading | #BokBooks

    ●●◐○○ Prominent Author - Philip K. Dick (ss) 1954
    A bureaucrat at a research center gets a Jiffi-scuttler (a teleportation ring) to test on his daily commute, before it goes into wide release. He turns out to be a terrible tester, so bad he makes history.

    ●○○○○ For Sale, Reasonable - Elisabeth Mann Borgese (ss) 1959
    In a time when computer brains are getting so advanced that they refuse to do dull work, and often go on strike, an educated human sends a company a letter offering his own services, showing all the ways he'd be a better choice.

    ●●●○○ Seven Surrenders - Ada Palmer {Terra Ignota 2} (nov) 2017
    Complex narrative of the seven days that led to the fall of Earth's 2454 system of government, leading to whatever emerges in the next book. Institutions fall, people die, secrets are revealed, people learn about themselves and others.

    Not as good as the previous book, because I feel the author chickened out. It's a matter of having a too-powerful character: the story should end before it begins, given what they can do. So you have to artificially restrain them. Or, when you realize you don't know what to do with them, remove them from the story altogether.

    ●◐○○○ Welcome, Martians - S.A. Lombino (ss) 1952
    The first spaceship from Earth lands on Mars¹ and the crew finds humans live there. People who celebrate them for returning from the first mission to Earth. Turns out both worlds sent out expeditions at once. Oh, and the crews had different names, but looked identical.

    ●●◐○○ Little Boy - Jerome Bixby (ss) 1954
    When the bombs dropped on Manhattan, many died. Most survivors fled. But some were driven mad, and some were unlucky, so there were still people there, fighting for life on the abandoned island. One was Steven, who was five when normal life stopped six years ago. We follow his life for a day, and end on a happier note.

    ●○○○○ Life - Daniel Arenson (ss) 2015
    A private SETI group sent out a rover to Kepler-62e², and the first picture arrived at night, when only Eliana was on duty. She looked at the picture of the alien, and collapsed, catatonic, only saying "So ugly" over and over.

    A dozen other researchers looked at the monitor as they arrived, and all of them reacted identically.³ Finally a psychologist is called in. He manages to sneak a look at the image, and we see the collapse from the inside.

    ●●●○○ The Artifact - David Collins {Artifact 1} (nov) 2024
    Can you go wrong with the "present-day human finds ancient alien spaceship" trope? Not really. Why the USA, Russia, and China would go along with this very-recent college graduate, providing four people for his crew, while he and his friends were the first four, seems odd.⁴

    The ship's AI needs a crew so it can deal with other people, and not be seen as rogue (which it is, having vastly and illegally increased its capabilities while stuck on the Moon for 2300 years). They visit what turns out to be a pirate's waystation, salvage platinum from a wreck, and become involved with a dangerous princess. Decent action adventure.

    ●●○○○ Brainchild - Henry Slesar (ss) 2019
    Ron Carver, 32, wakes up in a twelve-year-old's body – not even his own – and has to find out what's going on. Again, the background to this story is utter crap⁵, and the story is not super original. But if you ignore the setting and rewrite the tale competently in your mind, you can imagine it's only half bad.

    ●●●○○ The Crucible - ML Maki {Fighting Tomcats 11} (nov) 2024
    #AltHist where a US naval group from 1990 ended up in World War Two. A dozen-plus books in (there was a side-series), pilot Samantha Carter is acting as the Admiral commanding the invasion fleet taking control of Italy while D-Day is ongoing in France. Mussolini is captured, and King Emmanuel rules Rome again (though he'll likely step aside, being tainted by fascism).

    There's lots of military jargon, and too many characters to keep track of, but I enjoy the series for the sociological bits of modern women (and non-white and non-straight 1990s characters) dealing with the 1940s.

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    [1] With a cannon mounted on their ship, but without knowing if the atmosphere was breathable. Which it was, in yet another case where an author has a scene or idea they want to write about, and just pastes on some vaguely #SciFi stuff to sell it to a magazine.

    [2] But the background of the tale is present-day, right down to a character driving a beat-up old Corolla. Again, sci-fi slop plastered on an idea the author liked.

    [3] The stupidity of this annoys me. Everyone collapses, and everyone says "So ugly"? No individual variation? Appallingly dumb.

    [4] But I admit the Catch 22. If we wasted time dealing with governments acting as they really would, it would be annoying. If we have governments being super helpful and accommodating, it's unrealistic.

    [5] A 2019 story depicting a 1950s society, which has people travelling not just to other planets, or other stars, but to other galaxies. Mind-bogglingly stupid.

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    Cumulative 2025 totals as of Week Seventeen:
    105 ss | 14 nvt | 02 nva | 38 nov | #books

  3. #Travail / #Trepalium
    #SantéMentale
    #SecuritéDeLemploi

    Étude transverse:
    une plus grande flexibilité des horaires des tâches de travail réduit les risques de détresse psychologique grave et d'anxiété.
    Une plus grande sécurité de l'emploi également.
    ⤵️
    piaille.fr/@mart1oeil/11216267

    #3615MaLife ma "sécurité d'emploi" est le dernier filet de protection qui m'empêche de sombrer dans la folie.
    Je pleure et j'enrage quand je pense que mes enfants devront affronter sans protection l'enfer capitaliste.

  4. Kids killed by Israel in Iran is now 148 so far, they're still pulling bodies from the rubble..

    "Strike on girls’ elementary school in south of Iran has killed 148 people and injured 95 others, according to Iran state media"

    theguardian.com/world/2026/mar

    #WarCrimes #BoycottIsrael #BoycottAmerica #News #HumanRights #Activism #NoKings

  5. Supporting ‘illegal aggression’ against Iran ‘the worst thing’ Australia could do, international law experts say

    ‘rolling over’ after Israel and US attack is counterproductive for middle powers because it undermines rules-based order

    theguardian.com/world/2026/mar

    #LaborFail #AlbaneseFail #WongFail #News #AUSPol #Activism #BoycottIsrael #BoycottAmerica #NoKings #HumanRights #Law

  6. Le mélange des genre entre la publicité d'un produit commercial et la communication institutionnelle est de plus en plus courante

    Il y a un pas franchi entre motiver les chercheur·euse·s à travailler avec les industriels, à créer des startups et faire de la pub pour les produits
    ---
    RT @INS2I_CNRS
    #CNRSinnovation 💡 | « #Poladerme, société issue du #laboratoire #Icube, lance une #technologie #innovante d'aide au #diagnostic de l'état de…
    twitter.com/INS2I_CNRS/status/

  7. Des #McDonalds du Pas-de-Calais et du Nord ont distribué des gourdes "Fiers d'être lensois" dont le revêtement intérieur est "en résine phénoxy produit à partir de Bisphénol A rendant le produit non conforme et dangereux"

    #RCLens

    Elles sont rappelées par Rappel Conso

    rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rap

  8. Triangle Event Guide Tuesday March 10th Edition

    Things to Do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Chapel Hill

    Looking for things to do in the Triangle on Tuesday, March 10, 2026? From live music and trivia to film festivals, watch parties, and community events, the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area has plenty happening today.

    Whether you’re grabbing drinks with friends, enjoying a free community event, or catching a movie, DoRaleigh’s Triangle Event Guide highlights some of the best activities across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Wendell, and Hillsborough.

    Here’s your curated list of events happening across the Triangle today.


    🎬 All-Day Events

    Regal’s Best Picture Film Festival (Showtimes Vary)

    All Day | $5.00

    Regal Cinemas (Multiple Locations)

    Tuesday Movie Deal at The Lumina Theater

    All Day | $6.25

    The Lumina Theater – Southern Village, Chapel Hill


    Morning Events

    Coffee & Connection

    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | FREE

    The Williams House Craft Taproom, Cary

    Start your morning networking with local professionals and entrepreneurs over coffee.

    🌮 Midday Events

    Tequila Tuesday

    11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Discounted

    bmc brewing, Pittsboro

    Enjoy drink specials and good vibes throughout the afternoon.


    🎨 Afternoon Events

    Monthly Reflections Tour for People with Dementia and Their Partners

    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | FREE

    Nasher Museum of Art, Durham

    A special museum experience designed to engage individuals living with dementia alongside their caregivers.


    🎮 Evening Events

    National MAR10 Day Celebration

    5:00 PM – 11:59 PM | FREE

    Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

    Celebrate Mario Day with arcade games and themed fun.

    Free Line Dancing Class

    6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | FREE

    The Snow Approach, Hillsborough

    Mini Med School – UNC School of Medicine Series

    6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | FREE

    Chapel Hill Public Library

    Bond Brothers Run Club

    6:00 PM | FREE

    Bond Brothers Beer Company, Cary

    Chess Club

    6:00 PM | FREE

    Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell


    🚴 Community Activities

    Pony Ride Biking Event

    6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | FREE

    Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Durham

    Craft and Draft

    6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | FREE

    Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh

    Craft & Draft Tuesdays

    6:30 PM | FREE

    Crank Arm Brewing, Durham


    🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

    Beer & Banjos

    6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

    Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh

    Beer & Banjos Carrboro

    7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

    Speakeasy, Carrboro

    BEERthoven: Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle

    7:30 PM | Pay What You Can

    Atomic Clock Brewing Co., Durham


    🏒 Sports & Watch Parties

    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Penguins Watch Party

    7:00 PM | FREE

    Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

    Cheer on the Hurricanes with fellow fans while enjoying local craft beer.


    🎲 Games, Trivia & Social Events

    Music Bingo

    7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

    Game Night + $6 Drafts

    7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    The Williams House Craft Taproom, Cary

    Video Game Night

    7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

    Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham


    🎤 Late Night Events

    Karaoke Night

    8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

    Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

    Open Jam Session

    9:00 PM

    Slim’s Downtown, Raleigh


    Explore More Events in Raleigh & the Triangle

    From live music and brewery events to educational talks and sports watch parties, the Triangle continues to offer exciting activities every day of the week.

    Be sure to check DoRaleigh.com daily for the latest event guides covering:

    Raleigh events Durham events Cary events Chapel Hill events Downtown Raleigh nightlife Triangle festivals and concerts

    If you’re hosting an event or want it featured, reach out and let us help connect the Triangle community with what’s happening.

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  9. @andre123
    #Clippy
    Bell'idea! Grazie per la condivisione. Speriamo parta l'iniziativa.
    L'iniziativa della "bandiera clippy" mi piace un po' meno (personalmente). Di recente io vorrei promuovere l'allevamento di tarme anti-bandiera! Le bandiere ci portano a violenza (in politica, nello sport, sui social, nella vita sociale)e non emergono più le persone migliori ma ideologie😢
    Quindi, modestamente, aggiungo la mia proposta: #Clippy #Flagmoth
    Alle volte le piccole cose....
    #Rispetto#Diritticivili

  10. Canine carer: how guide #dog school dropout Marcus came to comfort cancer patients for a living
    Once assessed as ‘a sloth with a low drive to work’, the polite and affectionate black labrador enjoys a successful new career as a therapy dog

    theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2

    #142holdheap #dogs #dogsofmastodon

  11. skebで描いた弦巻マキのイラスト
    skeb有償依頼で描かせていただいた弦巻マキのイラストです
    何かご依頼ありましたらskebかpixivリクエストからご依頼の方よろしくお願いいたします
    #イラスト #skeb #VOICEROID #弦巻マキ
    https://skeb.jp/@maru12Z

  12. skebで描いた結月ゆかりのエロイラスト
    skeb有償依頼で描かせていただいた結月ゆかりのエロイラストです
    何かありましたらskebかpixivリクエストからご依頼の方よろしくお願いいたします
    #イラスト #skeb #VOICEROID #結月ゆかり
    https://skeb.jp/@maru12Z

  13. Probably will have to track this movie down later on, guessing since it's on the festival circuit now, no international distribution yet or streaming. Even more reasons to be a #movies hoarder. #FilmPreservation

    A new documentary acts as a cautionary tale urging us to be more aware of how we store and preserve what we film and watch:

    theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/

  14. One of the ways fascists maintain control is not by explicit laws, but fear of reprisals.

    The administration has been going after law firms that dare to oppose them.

    Just one of the many ways we moving away from rule of law and into tyranny.

    electoral-vote.com/evp2025/Ite

    #USPol #Fascism #Democracy #Tyranny #Antifa #SicSemperTyrannis

  15. L'ex-préfet de police de Didier #Lallement va donc avoir un grand pouvoir sur un des sujets très importants du changement climatique : la #mer et les #océans.
    ---
    RT @Bas_scordia
    🔴L'ex-préfet de police de #Paris, Didier Lallement, nommé secrétaire général de la Mer (CONSEIL DES MINISTRES)
    twitter.com/Bas_scordia/status

  16. Call to Action: No Kings, No Trump. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. March 1, at 1:11pm. #3E #USProtest #FiftyFiftyOne #Mar1

  17. Call to Action: No Kings, No Trump. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. March 1, at 1:11pm. #3E #USProtest #FiftyFiftyOne #Mar1

  18. Call to Action: No Kings, No Trump. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. March 1, at 1:11pm. #3E #USProtest #FiftyFiftyOne #Mar1

  19. Call to Action: No Kings, No Trump. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. March 1, at 1:11pm. #3E #USProtest #FiftyFiftyOne #Mar1

  20. Call to Action: No Kings, No Trump. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. March 1, at 1:11pm. #3E #USProtest #FiftyFiftyOne #Mar1

  21. #OTD in 1954, four Puerto Rican nationalists opened fire on the House of Representatives while unfurling a Puerto Rican flag. One of them, Lolita Lebrón, stated during her arrest “I did not come to kill anyone, I came to die for Puerto Rico!”; true to her word, no Representatives died, and all four received a hero’s welcome upon their eventual return to Puerto Rico two decades later.

    Today's art is by Mia Roman: artsbymia.com/art/lolita-lebro

    #history #PuertoRico #USA #Decolonize #ToWeRi #eyes #Mar1

  22. In 1954, four Puerto Rican nationalists opened fire on the House of Representatives while unfurling a Puerto Rican flag. One of them, Lolita Lebrón, stated during her arrest “I did not come to kill anyone, I came to die for Puerto Rico!”; true to her word, no Representatives died, and all four received a hero’s welcome upon their eventual return to Puerto Rico two decades later.

    Today's art is by Mia Roman: artsbymia.com/art/lolita-lebro

    #history #PuertoRico #USA #Decolonize #ToWeRi #eyes #Mar1