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@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social
2025-11-13 08:57:29
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It's the #DayOfZeus / Jupiter's Day / Thorsday! ⚡
"Men say that the marriage of Zeus and Hera was held in the territory of the Knossians, near the river Theren, where now a temple stands in which the natives of the place annually offer holy sacrifices and imitate the ceremony of the marriage, in the manner in which tradition tells it was originally performed."
Diod…

Marble votive relief to Zeus and Hera. The relief is framed on the right by a pillar with base and capital supporting an entablature crowned by a flat roof composed of tiles. The left side of the relief has been broken off. A bearded Zeus wears a himation wrapped to leave his chest bare. He has a long pointed beard and his long hair is gathered up into a bun at the back of his head. Zeus faces left and extends a phiale (shallow bowl) towards another figure, now missing. The only evidence of thi…
@migueldeicaza@mastodon.social
2026-02-12 01:50:18

So this is how they take away the vote from women:
fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app

Jenny Cohn (@jennycohn.bsky.social)
7/ The new SAVE Act’s list of approved citizenship documentation is at the top. As before, marriage certificates are *not* included, effectively disenfranchising many of the 69M women whose last names don’t match their birth certificates (not an issue for those with passports or EDLs that do match)

@cjust@infosec.exchange
2026-02-13 02:15:27

This was from a veterinarians office, but
♫ to be fair ♪
this coulda been my old place of employment
#Shitpost #Shitposting

The image features a felt letter board placed on a dark, textured desk surface. The letter board, with a light brown wooden frame, displays a humorous message in black and yellow letters. The message reads: "IT HAS BEEN 0 DAYS WITHOUT POOP IN THE LOBBY RECORD 21 DAYS". The "0" is a yellow letter tile, while the "21" is also in yellow. The board is positioned to the right of the viewer, taking up a significant portion of the foreground. To the left of the letter board, a wooden stand with a ric…
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-13 00:30:03

Metropolitana III🔶
城 III🔶
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Ilford Pan 100
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo features a cylindrical birdcage hanging from a tree branch. Inside, a bird perches quietly. The cage is suspended by a wire and hook, with a padlock hanging nearby on the tree. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled light across the scene. The contrast between the confined bird and the open natural surroundings evokes themes of freedom and captivity. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面中一个圆柱形鸟笼挂在树枝上，笼中有一只鸟静静地栖息。鸟笼通过钩子和铁丝悬挂，树干上还挂着一个挂锁。…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo captures the upper part of a traditional East Asian building, partially hidden by trees. The roof has upturned eaves and decorative carvings, with a small sculpture at its peak. The structure appears to be made of stone or brick and includes a circular window. The trees frame the building, adding depth and contrast to the image, which highlights the elegance of historical architecture. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展示了一座传统东亚建筑的上部，部分被树木遮挡。屋顶翘角精致…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo shows a multi-tiered traditional Chinese building, possibly a temple, with ornate upturned eaves and intricate facade details. The roof features carved embellishments typical of classical Chinese design. In the foreground, utility poles and street signs indicate a modern urban setting. Trees on the left side frame the building, emphasizing the contrast between ancient architecture and contemporary infrastructure. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo shows a man walking past a traditional Chinese building. The structure has a curved tiled roof and a large double door set into a brick wall. The man wears dark clothing and holds a small object, possibly a phone or wallet. A streetlamp stands nearby, and trimmed bushes line the base of the wall. Trees cast shadows across the scene, creating a peaceful urban moment that blends modern life with cultural heritage. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面…
@idbrii@mastodon.gamedev.place
2026-01-11 18:04:31

#TIL about Benford's law where for some data sets of numbers, the first digit is usually 1 and rarely 9 (with descending probability in between). It's especially common in data sets following the power law (which is common in nature).
Seems a useful consideration when generating random numbers shown directly to players (like a multiple choice) -- even if they're unfamiliar, …

Two distribution curves with descriptions. Left: A broad probability distribution of the log of a variable, shown on a log scale. Benford's law can be seen in the larger area covered by red (first digit one) compared to blue (first digit 8) shading. Right: A narrow probability distribution of the log of a variable, shown on a log scale. Benford's law is not followed, because the narrow distribution does not meet the criteria for Benford's law.
@jorgecandeias@mastodon.social
2025-12-11 17:29:59

Oh. Parece que morreu o John Varley.
Um autor de FC americano de segunda linha com alguns livros publicados em Portugal. Toda a série Gaea (uma trilogia que a Europa-América publicou em 6 volumes) é muito boa.
fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app

Jesse Sheidlower (@jessesword.com)
RIP John Varley. We have a lot of quotations from him in the Historical #Dictionary of #ScienceFiction, and he is credited as being the originator of four terms: cryosuspension, cyborg (v.), cyborged, and nearside (n.): https://sfdictionary.com/author/59/john-varley?firstquotes=1 [contains quote post or other embedded content]

@servelan@newsie.social
2026-01-10 21:55:25

"The message from this administration is clear: only they determine the truth, and when their forces come to your city, obey or die, and if you die, you clearly didn’t obey."
Colbert Warns: Trump Imposing An 'Obey Or Die' Policy | Crooks and Liars
crooksandliars.com/2026/01/col

@thomastraynor@social.linux.pizza
2026-02-10 22:59:49

Another whining rant of a cranky senior citizen who takes the bus to get to work as they don't have enough parking for us...
If you are wearing a backpack when boarding a bus or train TAKE IT OFF! I suspect I am not the only person who doesn't like being swatted.
When you board, please don't congregate by the doors. Especially when there is seating available. If you do, then don't get pissed off when I push you out of my way. If I miss my stop then it is 15 minu…

@jensilber@mastodon.social
2026-01-10 15:44:11

"Because professional, well-trained law enforcement officers do not roll up to a woman in her car, hide their identities, crowd her vehicle, and execute her in broad daylight. But ICE did and does.
And this administration keeps trying to get us to forget that."
heatherdelaneyre…

Trump’s endless web of lies
In 1993, I was sixteen and a brand new driver when I was pulled over for going six miles over the speed limit at the bottom of a steep hill. It was the first time I’d ever been stopped by a police officer. And I was so nervous I started to shake because I didn’t understand what was happening. I didn’t realize I had picked up that much speed. The officer was hostile and irritated by my shaking hands as I passed him my license and registration. So much so that he made me get out of the car …

@deprogrammaticaipsum@mas.to
2025-12-06 08:15:38

"What has not changed in 50 years is the fact we are still using centralized architectures, prone to government intrusion and privacy leaks. Maybe it is time to think about a “Post Cloud” era where information is distributed instead of centralized. Of course this raises questions of trust, cryptography, security and collaboration, but the technology to build such systems already exists. It is more of a question of policy and education than of technology."

Somebody Else's Computer As A Service
On November 12, 1990, a 35 year-old Bill Gates introduced his "Information at your Fingertips" concept during his keynote at COMDEX. The PC, he said, would become "more personal," integrating "fax, voice and electronic mail," and providing "easy access to a broad range of information." More or less at the same time, Tim Berners-Lee was giving the final touches to the first web browser and web server software ever put in production. Bill Gates was right; as any Internet user can easily confirm 3…