2024-05-21 09:42:27
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by npub1kun…3lhe
Seems we have forgotten this:
"When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? 2 Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? 3 Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life! 4 So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? 5 I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, 6 but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers? 7 To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather suffer wrong? Why not rather be defrauded? 8 But you yourselves wrong and defraud—even your own brothers!" 1 Corinthians 6:1-8
2024-05-21 09:39:18
by npub1pzh…gzjt
Ben Affleck once shared his and Jennifer Lopez's different privacy views
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In Jennifer Lopez's documentary 'The Greatest Love Story Never Told,' Ben Affleck shared their different views on having a relationship in the public eye. Affleck wasn't comfortable with the attention around their relationship in the early 2000s. He had a firm sense of boundaries around the press, while Lopez didn't object to it. When they got back together in 2021, Affleck wanted to keep things more private but realized it was not fair to ask. Affleck and Lopez tied the knot in 2022 but have been facing breakup rumors. They hadn't been photographed together in about a month and a half, and multiple outlets reported they're living apart. However, they have been spotted with their wedding rings and were pictured together smiling in a car on May 19. Affleck admitted it wasn't easy for him to appear in Lopez's documentary and for her to draw inspiration from their life together for her 2024 album 'This Is Me... Now.'
#BenAffleck #JenniferLopez #Privacy #Relationship #Documentary #BreakupRumors
https://www.eonline.com/news/1402014/ben-affleck-detailed-his-and-jennifer-lopezs-different-approaches-to-privacy-before-breakup-rumors
2024-05-21 09:38:45
by npub1v7h…v0r4
Microsoft's new AI-enabled laptops will have a 'photographic memory' of your virtual activity
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Microsoft has announced a new class of AI-imbued personal computers that will have a 'photographic memory' of a person's virtual activity. The AI assistant, called Copilot, will be fused into the Windows operating system for PCs. The new features include Windows Recall, which gives the AI assistant the ability to remember a person's virtual activity. Microsoft promises to protect users' privacy by giving them the option to filter out what they don't want tracked. The AI-enabled laptops will start rolling out on June 18 on computers made by Microsoft partners Acer, ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, and HP, as well as on Microsoft's Surface line of devices.
#Microsoft #Ai #Laptops #VirtualActivity #Copilot
https://fortune.com/2024/05/20/microsofts-ai-laptops-photographic-memory-nadella/
2024-05-21 09:38:11
by npub1kw3…th47
Street carnival to return after five years
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Oxford's Cowley Road Carnival, which was not held during the Covid pandemic and took a further break last year due to financial funding, is set to return on 1 September. The carnival, run by Cowley Road Works (CRW), is funded by Oxford City Council and Arts Council England. This year's event will have a theme of 'Our Nature, Our Future' and will focus on environmental sustainability. Carnival goers are encouraged to use recycled materials for their outfits and plan for the sustainable disposal of materials post-carnival. The carnival will feature eco-friendly floats and a performance by one of the first steel bands to come to the UK from Trinidad. The event highlight will be the carnival house floats, where residents and businesses are asked to transform their homes and properties throughout August.
#StreetCarnival #CowleyRoadCarnival #Oxford #EnvironmentalSustainability
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722d97n940o?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D
2024-05-21 09:37:05
by npub122t…2x0u
The Latest | France and Belgium support ICC request for arrest warrants of Israel and Hamas leaders
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France and Belgium have expressed support for the International Criminal Court's request for arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas. The ICC's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel. While the arrest warrants are not imminent, the announcement has deepened Israel's isolation over the war in Gaza. In other news, Israeli forces raided a militant stronghold in the West Bank, killing at least seven people. Sri Lanka has declared a national day of mourning for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
#Israel #Hamas #InternationalCriminalCourt #WarCrimes #GazaStrip #WestBank #SriLanka #Iran
https://www.yahoo.com/news/latest-france-belgium-support-icc-065041498.html
2024-05-21 09:36:38
by npub12je…qrx9
Westerlund 2
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#Westerlund2 #hubble
Image Credit: NASA, ESA, Antonella Nota (ESA, STScI), Hubble Heritage Project (STScI, AURA), Westerlund 2 Science Team
Published: 04/23/15
2024-05-21 09:36:14
by npub1dtf…hgu0
Went to a rural area of Spain this past weekend. Wife was doing her wine business job, I was left at the fancy hotel by myself. Didn’t bring a phone or laptop, just books, a notebook and my sudoku puzzles.
Went on a two-hour walk up into the hills above the hotel. It was a steep climb with multiple switchbacks. I was walking at a good pace, noticed I wasn’t at all out of breath. I could have walked all day, felt like one of those guys at the track doing six-minute miles without being winded.
Maybe there’s some black mold in my apartment or something because when I run at the track it’s always a slog, even doing 9-10 minute miles.
But there in the fresh air, I had the lung capacity of a Kenyan marathoner.
2024-05-21 09:36:00
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by npub1kun…3lhe
Oh for sure! Especially in regard to forced "marriages", same sex, or incest.
I also think there is a valid point there with marriages under false pretenses, such as going in with the intent to be unfaithful, false identity, existing previous marriage, etc. But again, I think we would look to see if some of these could be remedied via repentance first, so the marriage could be one in truth, before deeming it invalid.
2024-05-21 09:35:58
by npub1ep6…wk2z
Katrina Kaif's London Video Sparks Pregnancy Rumours, Leaves Internet Divided: 'Breach Of Privacy'
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A video was posted on X showing Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif strolling on the streets of London. Katrina's gait and outfit in the video sparked pregnancy rumours. Some people criticized the video as an invasion of privacy, while others speculated that she is pregnant based on various observations. Vicky Kaushal celebrated his 36th birthday in London on May 16. On the work front, Vicky Kaushal is set to star in projects like Chhaava, Bad Newz, and Love & War. Meanwhile, Katrina Kaif was last seen in Merry Christmas alongside Vijay Sethupathi.
#KatrinaKaif #VickyKaushal #PregnancyRumours #PrivacyInvasion
https://www.news18.com/movies/katrina-kaifs-london-video-sparks-pregnancy-rumours-leaves-internet-divided-breach-of-privacy-8898252.html
2024-05-21 09:35:24
by npub1lwr…ysm6
JSW Cement to invest ₹3,000 crore to set up manufacturing facility in Nagaur, Rajasthan
JSW Cement to invest ₹3,000 crore in new Rajasthan plant, creating 1,000 jobs, expanding capacity to 60 MTPA #press
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/jsw-cement-to-invest-3000-crore-to-set-up-manufacturing-facility-in-nagaur-rajasthan/article68198967.ece?utm_source=press.coop
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2024-05-21 09:34:50
by npub1rzk…znla
ChatGPT suspends voice 'eerily similar' to Scarlett Johansson after legal action
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OpenAI has decided to 'pause' the use of one of the voices in ChatGPT named Sky, which drew comparisons to Scarlett Johansson's voice. Some users noticed a similarity between Johansson's voice and the voice option named Sky in the app. Johansson had declined an offer to lend her voice to the system. After hearing the released demo, she was shocked and angered that the voice sounded so similar to hers. OpenAI agreed to take down the Sky voice after Johansson hired lawyers. OpenAI stated that the voice does not deliberately mimic Johansson's voice but belongs to a different professional actress. The company had carefully selected the voices through an extensive process involving professional voice actors, talent agencies, and industry advisers. OpenAI recently unveiled its new AI model, GPT-4o, with more conversational and human-sounding responses. The updated features will be rolled out to paying ChatGPT subscribers in the coming weeks.
#Chatgpt #ScarlettJohansson #Openai #VoiceRecognition #Ai
https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/scarlett-johansson-chatgpt-voice-open-ai-sky-b1159095.html
2024-05-21 09:34:16
by npub1rzk…znla
London travel news LIVE: Stansted Express services suspended after person hit by train near Bishop's Stortford
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Stansted Express services have been suspended after a person was hit by a train near Bishop’s Stortford on Tuesday morning. All lines between Bishop’s Stortford and the airport are blocked as emergency services respond to the incident. CrossCountry services between the airport and Birmingham New Street, and Greater Anglia services between Stratford and Bishop’s Stortford are also affected. Passengers should expect disruption until further notice as trains may be cancelled, delayed, or revised. Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern services to Euston are also being delayed due to a safety inspection of the track. Rail replacement buses are being arranged between Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted Airport / Audley End. Trains from Cambridge are terminating at Audley End, with no onward travel to Bishop’s Stortford and Liverpool Street. The incident occurred when a person was hit by a train between Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted Airport, resulting in the suspension of Stansted Express services and impacting some services between Stansted Airport and Cambridge. In a separate incident, a safety inspection of the track has caused delays for Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern services to Euston. The disruption is expected to last until 11am. Greater Anglia and Stansted Express are working to provide rail replacement buses between Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted Airport / Audley End. Trains from Cambridge are currently terminating at Audley End, with no onward travel to Bishop’s Stortford and Liverpool Street. CrossCountry services between Stansted Airport and Birmingham New Street are also affected.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/travel-updates-live-latest-live-stansted-express-tfl-overground-m25-b1159112.html
2024-05-21 09:33:08
by npub1v7h…v0r4
Elon Musk, NPR, and a Signal smear campaign
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The article discusses a culture war debate surrounding the cryptographic integrity of messaging apps Telegram and Signal. The debate has been fueled by Elon Musk, NPR, and their respective supporters. The controversy began when a Stanford researcher revealed that the CEO of NPR sat on the board of the Signal Foundation, leading to insinuations that Signal was compromised. However, experts argue that Signal is secure and trustworthy due to its open-source and encrypted nature, while Telegram lacks end-to-end encryption and is suspected of being back-doored by the Kremlin. The article emphasizes that the issue should be decided based on technology rather than cultural biases.
#ElonMusk #Npr #Signal #Telegram #CultureWar #MessagingApps #CryptographicIntegrity #Privacy #Technology
https://fortune.com/crypto/2024/05/20/elon-musk-npr-signal-telegram-smear-campaign/
2024-05-21 09:32:39
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by npub1xdt…ntxy
Actually there is a "browser relay", Snort has it, Spring browser too. Not sure about Snort, with Spring it's a fake Websocket interface installed to global that will redirect all requests to a custom "local-relay" url to a relay running in a service worker. There's a dumb relay in sw now, which I didn't bother to make efficient yet, but it can be improved. The main limitation is browser js performance and storage size limits, I guess.
But this is only for your own app. If you wanted to share this relay, that's possible too using postMessage for cross-origin communication (with the same fake websocket installed in the app to trick the libs it's using (ndk/nostr-tools) to use the local relay). Haven't tried it though, there a limitation will probably be that the relay tab must be kept open.
2024-05-21 09:31:22
by npub1mcx…49hq
Sale closed in San Jose: $3.1 million for a four-bedroom home
The spacious property located in the 1700 block of Maykirk Court in San Jose was sold on May 2, 2024. The $3,050,000 purchase price works out to $932 per square foot. The house, built in 1978, has an interior space of 3,274 square feet. #press
https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/05/21/sale-closed-in-san-jose-3-1-million-for-a-four-bedroom-home/?utm_source=press.coop
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2024-05-21 09:31:04
by npub1mhe…wzcz
GM/PV☕️☕️✝️
Jesus and his disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee,
but he did not wish anyone to know about it.
He was teaching his disciples and telling them,
“The Son of Man is to be handed over to men
and they will kill him,
and three days after his death the Son of Man will rise.”
But they did not understand the saying,
and they were afraid to question him.
They came to Capernaum and, once inside the house,
he began to ask them,
“What were you arguing about on the way?”
But they remained silent.
For they had been discussing among themselves on the way
who was the greatest.
Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them,
“If anyone wishes to be first,
he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”
Taking a child, he placed it in their midst,
and putting his arms around it, he said to them,
“Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me;
and whoever receives me,
receives not me but the One who sent me.”✌️💜🌅
2024-05-21 09:30:22
by npub1frx…aq40
Warburg Pincus, Temasek Buy Insurance Services Firm SRG in £1 Billion Deal
Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm focused on growth, is teaming up with Singapore’s Temasek Holdings Pte to buy Specialist Risk Group Ltd., an independent insurance intermediary, according to people familiar with the matter. #press
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-21/warburg-pincus-temasek-buy-insurance-services-firm-srg-in-1-billion-deal?utm_source=press.coop
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2024-05-21 09:30:07
by npub1jdt…2wng
Today's Featured Video Game Releases:
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (Windows, Xbox Series X|S)
- XDefiant (PS4, PS5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)
- Synergy (Linux, Mac, Windows)
- Paper Trail (Mac, PS4, PS5, Switch, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)
#videogames #releases
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2024-05-21 09:30:00
by npub1ax4…yydz
London Mayor Khan Says He's Calling Trump Out For Being A "Racist, Sexist Homophobe"
London Mayor Khan Says He's Calling Trump Out For Being A "Racist, Sexist Homophobe"
https://modernity.news/2024/05/20/maaate-london-mayor-khan-says-hes-calling-trump-out-for-being-a-racist-sexist-homophobe
The freshly reelected Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has declared Donald Trump to be a “racist, sexist homophobe,” urging the Labour party to “call him out” as you would do a “best mate.”
https://cms.zerohedge.com/s3/files/inline-images/SadiqTrump.jpg?itok=lPNMkf-r
Khan https://www.politico.eu/article/sadiq-khan-donald-trump-racist-labour-call-him-out-united-kingdom/
POLITICO “I’m quite clear, I understand on Trump… He’s a racist. He’s a sexist. He’s a homophobe. And it’s very important, particularly when you’ve got a special relationship, that you treat them as a best mate.”
“If my best mate was a racist, or a sexist or a homophobe, I’d call him out and I’d explain to him why those views are wrong.”
Maaate.
Khan went on to whine about the possibility of another Trump presidency, stating “You know, I’ve been speaking to governors from America. I’ve been speaking to mayors from America. Of course, we’ll have a relationship whoever the president is. But we shouldn’t be literally rolling out a red carpet for a state visit.”
Er, why have you been speaking to Governors in the US? There are children being stabbed to death practically every day in London.
“It’s really important that we of course, have good relations with Democrats and Republicans. But I lost count of the amount of Republicans I’ve spoken to who are also worried about a Trump presidency,” Khan added.
Of course, this is all part of Khan’s incessant and obsessive play to appear woke, which has also included, in no particular order https://modernity.news/2024/03/15/statue-of-fat-black-woman-chosen-to-adorn-londons-fourth-plinth/
Earlier this year, Khan also announced that https://modernity.news/2024/02/15/london-overground-gets-woke-rebrand/
would be given new ‘woke’ names to further degrade and insult the British people.
He’s also appointed https://modernity.news/2021/02/09/london-mayor-appoints-woke-activist-brigade-to-review-statues-for-diversity/
, as well as war memorials to appease Black Lives Matter and Anti-Israel agitators.
Nothing can happen on Khan’s watch without it being used to relentlessly push THE MESSAGE:
Khan is dangerous, a far-left position who has a history of turning a blind eye to street violence on his watch.
He must not be allowed to use social media to preach hate and further fuel the politics of division.
🤷♂️
— Graham Kemp (@accountingetc) https://twitter.com/accountingetc/status/1594409624815345664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
How do you think Trump would respond to Khan’s suggestion of a come to Jesus meeting?
Trump has previously called Khan a “stone cold loser,” and a “terrible” and “incompetent mayor”
....Kahn reminds me very much of our very dumb and incompetent Mayor of NYC, de Blasio, who has also done a terrible job - only half his height. In any event, I look forward to being a great friend to the United Kingdom, and am looking very much forward to my visit. Landing now!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1135453895277203458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
....”knife crime,” which is totally out of control in London. People are afraid to even walk the streets. He is a terrible mayor who should stay out of our business!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1168898509841555456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
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https://www.zerohedge.com/political/london-mayor-khan-says-hes-calling-trump-out-being-racist-sexist-homophobe
2024-05-21 09:29:37
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by npub1m4n…c2jl
Catholics would say that these marriages might "null", meaning that they never actually existed.
Like, if you kidnap someone and force them to marry, then that marriage is never created. You were just mimicking a marriage, like actors in a movie, but nothing actually happened because you didn't fulfill the prerequisites for conducting a valid sacrament.
Sort of the way a non-Christian can perform baptisms that don't actually work.
2024-05-21 09:28:10
by npub1wtx…cz6n
CG4: The Globule and the Galaxy
Image Credit: CTIO, NOIRLab, DOE, NSF, AURA; Processing: T. A. Rector (U. Alaska Anchorage/NSF’s NOIRLab), D. de Martin & M. Zamani (NSF’s NOIRLab)
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240521.html #APOD
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2024-05-21 09:25:04
by npub13hx…7jhg
As the handheld gaming market continues to blow-#GamingRevolution, high-end PC gamers aren't the only ones swimming in options. Retro enthusiasts also have a bigger selection of sleek emulation machines to choose from, including a handful of new devices with impressive specs and beautiful designs. Take for instance the latest offerings from Anbernic, GPD, and Retroid, each boasting its own unique features and retro gaming goodness.
The Anbernic RG353, for example, packs a punch with its quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. The device also features a gorgeous 3.5-inch IPS display, perfect for playing classic titles like Castlevania and Mega Man. Meanwhile, the GPD XD2 boasts a powerful Amlogic S905D3 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB of internal storage, making it an excellent choice for gamers looking to play more demanding retro games like Final Fantasy VII.
The Retroid Pocket is another standout device that's sure to delight retro gaming enthusiasts. This sleek handheld features a quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, and 32GB of internal storage, as well as a beautiful 3.5-inch IPS display and a battery life that can last up to 10 hours on a single charge.
Whether you're a nostalgic gamer looking for a way to relive the glory days or just discovering the joys of retro gaming, there's never been a better time to get in on the action. With these new handhelds offering such impressive specs and designs, it's clear that the future of retro gaming is bright indeed! 🚀 #RetroGaming #HandheldGaming #GamingNews
2024-05-21 09:24:21
by npub1frx…aq40
Dola on Fed Policy, Geopolitical Risks
Majd Dola, FAB Global Markets, Equity Portfolio Manager, discusses Fed approach to rates, geopolitical risks for markets and tech stocks. He speaks with Joumanna Bercetche on Horizons Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg) #press
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2024-05-21/dola-on-fed-policy-geopolitical-risks-on-markets-video?utm_source=press.coop
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2024-05-21 09:23:29
by npub1yq7…l2jw
Satuin mielenkiinnosta katsomaan Garmin Connectista vanhoja tilastoja. Kiinnitin erityisesti huomiota leposykkeeseen, sillä kohonnut leposyke on usein merkki siitä, että autonominen hermosto käy ylikierroksilla. Yksinkertaisemmin: stressistä ja univajeesta.
Ennen kuin muutimme aikaisempaan kotiin, leposykkeeni olivat keskimäärin 55 bpm vuodesta toiseen. Välittömästi muuton jälkeen leposykkeet nousivat yli 60 bpm. Käppyröistä näkee selvästi kuukauden, jolloin muutimme.
Sen jälkeen leposykkeet olivat tasaisesti 60 bpm tai yli. Vaikka kiinnitin huomiota melusaasteeseen heti muuton jälkeen, aloin oirehtia isommin vasta yli vuoden asumisen jälkeen. Kroppa näytti kuitenkin reagoivan siihen välittömästi, vaikka en itse asiaa heti tiedostanutkaan.
Entä mikä vaikutus sillä oli kun muutimme nykyiseen kotiin?
Tänä vuonna leposykkeet ovat palautuneet 55 bpm:iin ja käppyröistä näkee tälläkin kertaa selvästi, että missä kuussa muutimme.
Minulle tämä on hyvä osoitus siitä, että melusaaste työntää kropan stressitilaan, vaikka et itse tajuaisi sitä. Melun haittavaikutukset ovat olemassa, vaikka kuvittelisit "tottuneesi" siihen. Tämä on tietysti linjassa tehtyjen tutkimuksien kanssa.
#melusaaste #melu