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@detondev@social.linux.pizza
2026-07-14 19:01:01

A few highlights from the Turkish-Persian section of a random carpet symbolism book I skimmed while stopped at a random library in New Jersey a couple days ago

Tree of life: one of the oldest and most universal symbols of mankind. It supports the sky, and provides a path from earth to heaven. In different cultures it is called by names such as haoma, asherak, yggdrasil, irminsu or asvattha. Thus, one often sees it in prayer rugs, as a reminder of the passage from this existence into a higher life.
Diamond or Lozenge: It has been conjectured that this omnipresent motif in Anatolian kilims is a male triangle attached to a female triangle, and thus signifies creation. There are doubtless many interpretations. A diamond surrounded by hooks is called in Turkish kirkbudatz, 'forty branches'. Among some semi-nomadic pastoral (terekme) tribes of Azerbaijan, a favourite symbol is a large diamond, signifying woman. Smaller diamonds within the large one signify a pregnant woman or her progeny. A …
Celestial creature: Recognizable because flames appear from flanks or shoulders.
Arabesque or Tendril: The basic unit of the arabesque, a favourite Islamic decorative theme, may be described as a split leaf seen in profile, called islimi in Persian. Derived from a Sassanian motif, it developed under the Abbasids in the ninth and tenth centuries, and matured under the Seljuks in the twelfth and thirteenth. It became central in Turkish and Persian carpet design only after the fifteenth century. In its fascinating fully developed form one sees interlaced lattice systems of sp…
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-07-14 01:36:54

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Fujifilm NEOPAN F (FF) English A black-and-white photograph showing a person sitting alone on a glass-railed balcony or terrace. The individual is positioned on the left side, facing slightly to the right, and appears to be looking down or at something in their hands. In the background, a tall, modern building with a grid-like facade is visible under a bright, overcast sky. 中文 一张黑白照片，展示了一个独自坐在玻璃栏杆阳台或露台上的人。该人物位于左侧，略微向右转身，似乎在低头或查看手中的物品。背景中，一幢带有网格状立面的现代高层建筑在明亮的阴天下清晰可见。
Fujifilm NEOPAN F (FF) English A black-and-white photograph featuring a religious statue of a robed figure holding a cane. The statue stands on a pedestal, with a flagpole to its right flying a flag. In the background, there are tall buildings, including one with a grid-like facade, and trees framing the scene. 中文 一张黑白照片，展示了一尊手持木杖身着长袍的宗教人物雕像。雕像立在基座上，右侧有一根旗杆，悬挂着一面旗帜。背景中有高层建筑，其中一幢建筑带有网格状立面，还有树木点缀着场景。
Fujifilm NEOPAN F (FF) English A black-and-white photograph capturing a traditional Chinese temple roof with intricate carvings and statues of figures lined up along the ridge. In the background, modern high-rise buildings are visible, and a flag with a star design is flying on a flagpole to the right of the temple roof. 中文 一张黑白照片，拍摄了一个传统中国寺庙的屋顶，屋脊上排列着精美雕刻和多尊人物雕像。背景中可见现代高层建筑，寺庙屋顶右侧的旗杆上悬挂着一面带有星形图案的旗帜。
Fujifilm NEOPAN F (FF) English A black-and-white photograph showing a network of overhead power lines or cables against a cloudy sky. Below the lines, the tops of several tall, modern buildings are visible, creating a contrast between the industrial elements and the urban architecture. 中文 一张黑白照片，展示了在多云天空下的架空电线或电缆网络。电线下方可见多幢现代高层建筑的顶部，形成工业元素与城市建筑之间的对比。
@smashtie@mas.to
2026-07-14 08:17:08

On my walk this weekend I went past this abandoned mansion, built by a Victorian stockbroker in the 1860s. You can barely see it from the track but the whole place is falling into ruin. But as I walked past, I could hear the calls of peacocks. Presumably now wild, and it made me think post apocalyptic thoughts. #ruins #walking

A tower perched on the top of an old tile roof, with a leaning wooden balustrade. Vines are growing up the roof and the trees are encroaching.
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-07-16 01:10:09

David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Over Alleged Trump Side Deal
The lawsuit claims that the Ellisons illegally promised to overhaul CNN as the administration looks to reshape media.
The complaint follows a coalition of state attorneys general,
the Writers Guild of America
and Paramount subscribers filing lawsuits against the studio.
A fourth lawsuit has been filed looking to block Paramount‘s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
-- this t…

David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Over Alleged Trump Side Deal
The lawsuit claims that the Ellisons illegally promised to overhaul CNN as the administration looks to reshape media. The complaint follows a coalition of state attorneys general, the Writers Guild of America and Paramount+ subscribers filing lawsuits against the studio.

@jonippolito@digipres.club
2026-08-15 18:23:16

How many cases of prompt injection in legal cases are we unaware of because they succeeded?
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20

Headline: "Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case. Judge warns pro se litigants are using chatbots wrong and getting desperate."
@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2026-07-15 16:50:30

During our vacation recently, I tried to practice more foreground and composition for .. not for documenting our vacation, but to capture more a feeling that I had at this moment.
This is one of the photos. Here it felt "better" to me to set the focus to the red poppies because at this moment, they just drew more attention as we were walking towards the gate.
More of this day:

This image captures a picturesque and serene scene featuring a historic building, likely a monastery or church, set against a lush, natural backdrop. The building is characterized by its white walls with red trim, a steeply pitched red roof, and an arched entrance. Atop the roof, there are statues of religious figures, adding a sense of grandeur and historical significance to the structure. In the foreground, a vibrant meadow stretches out, dotted with red poppies and other wildflowers. The con…
@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-08-14 20:24:17

Four of five members of Tegna's board have resigned after a judge said Nexstar violated a court order by filling the board with Nexstar-affiliated people (Matthew Keys/TheDesk.net)
thedesk.net/2026/08/nexstar-be

Nexstar begins replacing TEGNA board after judge says structure violated injunction
Four of five current or former Nexstar executives appointed to TEGNA's Board of Directors have resigned, and the fifth will do so when a new Board is created, the company said in a court filing this week.

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-07-14 17:00:54

"A rare sea turtle was found 'lifeless' on a beach. Now, it's flying 1500 miles to be released back into the ocean"
#Turtles #Animals

Rare sea turtle flies 1500 miles to be released back into the ocean after being found 'lifeless' on a beach
The patient is named Crush, after the beloved “Finding Nemo” character.

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-07-16 00:17:23

The NYT filed a motion Wednesday to quash DOJ subpoenas of three of its reporters demanding they disclose their sources, following coverage of Air Force One (Michael M. Grynbaum/New York Times)
nytimes.com/20…

New York Times Files Motion to Quash Subpoenas of Its Journalists
The Justice Department is seeking to compel grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Times reporting on the president’s new Air Force One jet.