Judge Young of the US District Court asks, “Have we fallen so low? Have we no shame?” Yes, they have, and no they do not. The judge appointed by #GOP hero Ronald Reagan ruled against the #TFG administration in the #NIH case citing blatant discrimination. Doi. #uspol #law www.salon.com/2025/06/1…
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When I heard the first bars of #WeatherReport’s “Birdland” I laughed, knowing that it’s essentially a drumless track, but was excited to hear what Brann Dailor (Mastodon) would do with it. The result is driving and energetic! #jazz #drums #video www.youtube.com/watch
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technology
I don’t think much of #AI or expect our #capitalist overlords to do good with it, but it sure as hell can make some really funny shit 🤣 Check out what would make an amazing, if confusing, action flick. #movies #AIMovieTrailers #funny
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Two legendary #scifi icons, each with their own legendary maneuver, face off against the other in an epic showdown. Who will prevail? We may never know. The top keeps spinning… #sttng #startrek #animation www.youtube.com/watch
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Officials from #Florida have announced that they will kill protestors who throw things at their cops. I’m NOT kidding. Watch them say it themselves! #fascism #NoKings #StateSanctionedMurder #protests #activism #humanrights #civilrights #MAGA #FuckTrump www.youtube.com/shorts/lH…
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I’ve started fiddling with the closed beta of Surf from Flipboard, what they term a “social browser” that works with the open web including Mastodon and Bluesky as well as RSS feeds and more. I’ve created a #ProgRock feed. Check it out! #music #socialmedia surf.social/feed/surf…
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This is AmeriKKKa’s new #Fascist #MAGA #Right. This is lawlessness in action while they scream that they’re “protecting” justice and the law. This is our road to hell. Go out and march peacefully. Violence is not the answer. #uspol #DHS #AlexPadilla #KristiNoem #racism #civilrights #humanrights
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Welcome to the new McCarthy “Red Scare” era. I guess we call this the “Not White Scare” era, then? This was posted on Twitter by the #DHS. I am disgusted on so many levels. #civilrights #humanrights #StopTFG #StopICE #EndFascism #EjectTrumpNow thehill.com/homenews/…
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PROTIPS FOR #YOUTUBE: Whenever you see a thumbnail that is obviously #AI generated, click the menu and select Don’t Recommend Channel. Do the same for videos you’re tricked into watching. And make sure to support creators by subscribing to them. #internet #howto
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#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome (1984). Trevor Horn’s presence, often replacing the band’s studio performances, is unmistakeable. Also, the only debut studio double-album I’m aware of. #music #newwave #pop #synthrock youtube.com/playlist
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#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966). In honor of the passing of #BrianWilson, I’m throwing on one of the greatest albums of all time. Give a listen and take it in. Everyone should listen at least once in their lifetime. #music #progpop #artrock youtube.com/playlist
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#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Poe - Haunted (Bonus Track Version)(2006). Blending #triphop, #hardrock, #poprock, dance, sampling, and her dead father’s audio letters to his children, Haunted creates an #altrock concept album that is very listenable. #music youtube.com/playlist
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#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - Albatross (Anniversary Edition)(2025). A reissue of 2012’s triumphant return after a decade since they disbanded, this new edition includes previously unreleased versions and material. #music #rock #canrock www.youtube.com/watch
To determine if your #Apple devices are compatible with the upcoming Fall release of System 26, please refer to the attached images. NOTE: VisionOS is also being included in this update but there’s only one model. #tech #WWDC2025 #iPhone #macOS #iPadOS #watchOS www.youtube.com/watch
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Um… WOW!? I hope to see this on #PC and not just #XBOX. It’s called Clockwork Revolution and has some rather biting British wit. Looks like a real hoot! #videogames #gametrailers www.youtube.com/watch
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#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: GHS3 (2002) Frank Gambale (guitars), Stuart Hamm (bass), and Steve Smith (drums) duke it out with some blazing #JazzFusion from three titans of #JazzRock. Wear headphones for this one. #music www.youtube.com/watch
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There is one brain sickness that can’t be fixed by mere herd immunity: stupidity. It’s not that stupid people take over, but that smart people are suspending their critical thinking skills in response to a social climate that rewards doing so. #uspol #TFG #fascism www.youtube.com/watch
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freeware
Checking out the closed #Surf app beta from #Flipboard, a new “social browser” that supports #ActivityPub, #ATProto, and #RSS. It needs more work, like dark mode and desktop font sizing, but I like what I see so far. Sign up, but I don’t know how long it’ll take. #socialmedia surf.social
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You know, I might just go back to #Apple #Notes if this rumor is true. Fortunately we’ll find out soon. I’d love to be able to write up notes and short stories on a whim, then export them as #markdown to drop straight into #Microblog. #apps #writing #WWDC2025 daringfireball.net/linked/20…
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#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The B52’s - Whammy (1983) The first B52’s album I bought after hearing Legal Tender & Whammy Kiss on #KROQ. This tape got played a lot in my Walkman WM-10. Great album, top to bottom. #music #newwave #punk #rock #clubmusic www.youtube.com/watch
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technology
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: BILLIONS of stolen “cookies” are being sold on the dark web and Telegram & can contain names, addresses, passwords, and other personally identifying data and can be used to bypass multi-factor authentication. #PSA #security #internet #news it.slashdot.org/story/25/…
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#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steve Smith & Vital Information - Blackhole Sun (2025 - Soundgarden cover). I’m shocked I hadn’t been recommended anything from the #Musora channel before. This is phenomenal, and stellar musicians. #music #jazzfusion #grunge www.youtube.com/watch
automotive
Not like I could ever afford one, but I wanted the #Chevy #Corvette #C7 since I first saw it. Then the #C8 came out and blew my mind… and costs even more! Jason Cammisa & Randy Pobst run down the reasons why the C8 is a beast. Great film. #cars www.youtube.com/watch
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#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Gary Moore - Live from Baloise Session (2025). Gary passed in 2011, but recorded this in 2008. Now it’s a new release. Enjoy. #music #blues #GaryMoore www.youtube.com/watch
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Yeah. We know. We’ve known. We saw it coming. We went hoarse trying to warn everyone. #RFKjr #uspol #MAHA #bullshit www.salon.com/2025/05/2…