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@cdarwin@c.im
2026-09-03 17:54:34

“I want you to do your best to pronounce these words,”
one woman asks her boyfriend in a clipviewed more than 8.8m times.
He gamely nails his first attempt, reading off the herb “thyme”.
But he’s less successful with “epitome”, “challah” and “fuchsia”. (“Foo-chia?” he guesses).
“Conscientious” and “faux pas” also prove tricky.
He ends up with a score of five out of 17, or 29% – very much a failing grade.
“The fact that his vote matters just as much as mi…

Women are giving their partners the ‘Illiterate Boyfriend’ test: ‘Do your best to pronounce these words’
People online are distressed at men butchering words such as ‘hyperbole’ and ‘hors d’oeuvres’ – highlighting a gender reversal in ‘intelligence gaps’

@bourgwick@heads.social
2026-06-04 00:38:38

60 years ago tonight, the grateful dead in #SanFrancisco at the fillmore auditorium with the mothers of invention & quicksilver messenger service. the #bbc films properly absurd black & white segment. last known version of lesh’s “mindbender,” aka “confusion’s prince.”

Jerry Garcia singing, in black and white
Pigpen in black and white, looking skeeeeee-zeeeeeee
Phil Lesh in black and white, lit from belong, singing
Bobby Weir, in black and white, looking like he's ready to be hauled back to middle school
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-06-29 00:30:04

The Aspiration of History 🌠
历史的热望 🌠
📷 Pentax 6x7
🎞️ Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (6x7)
If you like my work, Support by buying me a coffee or a roll of film from
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Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (6x7) English Black-and-white photograph of a traditional Chinese pavilion with a multi-tiered, curved roof, partially obscured by blooming trees. The pavilion is nestled among dense foliage, with blossoms in the foreground creating a framed view. The sky is clear, and the structure’s intricate roof details are visible, showcasing classic architectural elements. 中文 黑白照片，展示了一座传统中式亭台，亭顶为多层弯曲的屋顶，部分被开花的树木遮挡。亭台坐落在茂密的树木中，前景的花朵形成了一个框景。天空晴朗，亭台的屋顶细节清晰可见，展现了经典的建筑元素。
Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (6x7) English Black-and-white close-up photograph of a stone surface featuring Chinese calligraphy and a carved dragon relief. The left side of the image displays vertical columns of traditional Chinese characters, while the right side showcases a detailed dragon carving, with intricate scales and flowing lines. The stone appears weathered, emphasizing the historical and artistic value of the carving. 中文 黑白特写照片，展示了一个石质表面，上面有中文书法和浮雕龙。照片左侧是竖排的传统汉字，右侧是精美的龙雕，龙鳞和流动的线条清晰可见。石头看起来经…
Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (6x7) English Black-and-white photograph of a traditional building with a tiled roof and wooden windows. The structure is partially covered in climbing vines, adding texture to the brick walls. The roof tiles are curved, and the windows have wooden frames with horizontal slats. The image captures the architectural details and the natural integration of the vines with the building. 中文 黑白照片，展示了一座传统建筑，屋顶铺有瓦片，窗户为木质。建筑物部分被爬山虎覆盖，为砖墙增加了质感。屋顶的瓦片呈弯曲状，窗户有木质框架和水平百叶窗。照片捕捉了建筑的细节以及爬山虎与建筑…
Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (6x7) English Black-and-white photograph of a park scene. Two individuals stand near a large, textured tree trunk with visible grooves and protruding roots at its base. One person, wearing a dark jacket and light pants, climbs the roots, while the other, in a light jacket and dark pants, stands beside the tree. The background features a grassy area, scattered trees, and a few distant people, including one seated on a bench. The scene is serene, with a dirt path visible to t…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-07-02 18:45:44

UK-based StirlingX, which develops secure data intelligence systems for defense and critical infrastructure, raised a $20M Series A, following a $11M seed (Cate Lawrence/Tech.eu)
tech.eu/2026/07/02/stirlingx-s

StirlingX secures $20M Series A to expand sovereign intelligence platform
British data intelligence company StirlingX has raised a $20 million Series A round from Ventura Capital and RCM Private Markets Master Fund managed by Rokos Capital Management US (LP). The funding comes just months after its $11 million Seed round in response to significant commercial traction. StirlingX is a data intelligence provider, disguised as a drone company, building a sovereign intelligence and autonomy platform to help customers capture, secure, fuse, analyse and act on data from c…

@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk
2026-06-04 01:08:24

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #DriveTime
Flying Mojito Bros:
🎵 New Mexico ’76
#FlyingMojitoBros
flyingmojitobros.bandcamp.com/
open.spotify.com/track/4ngJeER

@toxi@mastodon.thi.ng
2026-07-03 11:12:20

07:16 AM
What a morning and long day it was last week! Was already out & about for 3 hours when I got to this place, earlier mostly taking hundreds of images of the nearby (~500m away) Breslauer Hut and vicinity during sunrise... The first large (and loud) group of people already got up at 4AM, getting ready for climbing Wildspitze, another group left an hour later, as did I. Maintenance/repair works on the hut continued at 08:30, taking lots more pictures to document, interviewin…

Photo of a high alpine landscape with three different valleys in bright hazy morning light. In the bottom left corner, still in the shade, a meandering creek is flowing down the rocky hanging valley formed by its former glacier. A small talus field in the sun, next to the path. Further in the distance much larger, deeper valleys, their floor occluded and only the upper sections illuminated. Glaciated peaks along the whole horizon, partially blanked out by intense bright light. Clear blue sky.
A small footpath, surrounded by talus fields, leading into the distance. Behind, on the other side of the invisible valley, some of the immense, imposing, glaciated peaks of the Kreuzkamm, specifically Talleitspitze (3406m) and Kreuzspitze (3455m). Not much is remaining of the formerly grand Eisferner in between these peaks. Clear blue sky.
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-09-02 16:40:58

Thyme Care, which focuses on filling gaps in cancer treatment through a virtual navigation platform, raised a $125M Series E at a $2B valuation (Ian Thomas/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2026/09/02/thyme-care

Thyme Care raises $125 million, pushing cancer care startup's valuation above $2 billion
Thyme Care has raised $125 million from investors in a deal doubling the cancer startup's valuation as it tackles critical disease treatment gaps.

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-08-04 02:24:08

Following “a careful review” of classified information he has seen so far, Sen. Tim Kaine told the White House on Monday,
that he US military’s strikes on alleged drug boats have likely
illegally killed “individuals who are not involved in narcotrafficking,”
“They are murder victims,” the Virginia Democrat wrote in a letter to Donald Trump.
So far, the US military has killed at least 221 people and destroyed at least 67 vessels in the “Operation Southern Spear” campa…

‘They are murder victims’: Senator suggests US strikes have killed people who weren’t involved in drug trafficking
The US military’s strikes on alleged drug boats have likely illegally killed “individuals who are not involved in narcotrafficking,” Sen. Tim Kaine told the White House on Monday, following “a careful review” of classified information he has seen so far.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-06-27 00:30:07

The Look from the Bystander 👁️
旁观者的凝视 👁️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF), expired 1994
If you like my work, Support by buying me a coffee or a roll of film from
PayPal paypal.com/paypalme/ydcdingsite
Wise

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF) ##English Black-and-white photograph of a detailed stone carving depicting multiple Buddhist figures. The central figure is a seated Buddha with an elaborate headdress and flowing robes, gesturing with both hands. Surrounding the Buddha are smaller figures, also intricately carved, with distinct facial features and traditional attire. The carving appears to be part of a larger structure or wall. ##中文 黑白照片，展示一个详细的石雕，描绘了多个佛教人物形象。中央是一尊坐佛，头戴精美头饰，身披流动的袈裟，双手做手势。佛陀周围是一些较小的人物形…
Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF) ##English Black-and-white photograph of a row of long, shaggy furry dusters hanging closely together on a rack. The disters are of varying lengths and textures, with some appearing darker and others lighter. A sign in the foreground reads "请勿动手" and "Don't touch" in both Chinese and English. ##中文 黑白照片，展示一排鸡毛掸子紧密悬挂在架子上。掸子长度和质地各异，有些颜色较深，有些较浅。前景有一个标志，用中英文写着“请勿动手”和“Don't touch”。
Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF) ##English Black-and-white photograph of a small outdoor display of potted plants and gourds. Two large potted plants with tall, slender leaves are placed on a surface, with a smaller potted plant beside them. Below, a wire rack holds numerous gourds of varying sizes, some hanging and others resting on the grid. The background includes a wall and some indistinct objects. ##中文 黑白照片，展示户外陈列的盆栽植物和葫芦。两盆高大、叶子细长的植物放在一个平面上，旁边还有一盆较小的盆栽。下方有一个金属网架，悬挂着大量大小不一的葫芦，有些悬挂着，有些放在网格上。背景是一面墙…
Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF) ##English Black-and-white photograph of a city street scene. A tall street lamp with a curved design is prominently visible on the left, extending upwards. Bare tree branches fill the upper part of the image. In the background, a multi-story building with rectangular windows is partially visible. A traffic light and street signs, including one with Chinese characters are also present. ##中文 黑白照片，展示城市街道场景。左侧有一盏高大的弯曲设计的路灯向上延伸。上方是光秃秃的树枝。背景中有一栋多层建筑，窗户为矩形。还可以看到交通灯和街道标志，其中一个标…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-06-04 04:46:10

US SEC filing: Vanguard marks down Ola Consumer's valuation to ~$70.3M; Ola, which faces intense competition from Uber and Rapido, was valued at $7.3B in 2021 (Kunal Manchanada/Entrackr)
entrackr.com/news/vanguard-mar

Vanguard marks down Ola Consumer's valuation to $70 Mn
US-based asset management company Vanguard has sharply marked down the valuation of ride-hailing company Ola to approximately $70.3 million.