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@StephenRees@mas.to
2025-10-27 22:47:58

From David Suzuki
A report released today by the David Suzuki Foundation, "Running on Fumes: B.C. LNG’s Overhyped Promises, Risky Future and Public Costs,” shows that the #LNG industry exhibits a pattern of grand promises, under-delivery and hidden costs.
The real winners are foreign multinationals, not British Columbians. Offshored profits, few jobs, higher energy costs and ignored environm…

Much of the gas gets burned at source. The picture shows a typical "waste" flare. I does reduce the methane but the CO2 is increased.
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-29 00:30:01

Monumental 🪦
纪念 🪦
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo depicts an urban scene with a large semi-circular metal sculpture in the foreground, partially hidden by a hedge. Behind it are modern high-rise buildings with glass facades and Chinese signage. The buildings feature vertical lines and grid patterns, suggesting a commercial or business district. The contrast between the natural hedge and sleek architecture highlights the blend of nature and urban design. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白城市景观照片，前…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo shows the exterior of Schindler German Beer Hall in Beijing. The signage includes both English and Chinese text, with logos for German beer brands like Weihenstephan above the entrance. Below, another sign reads “BEIJING CHINA.” In front of the building, a sculpture of two human figures in motion—possibly dancers—adds an artistic touch. The architecture blends German beer hall aesthetics with local Chinese elements, creating a …
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white street scene captures a cyclist in the foreground wearing a helmet and patterned clothing. A white car partially obscures the view. In the background, tall trees line the street, and a person walks on the sidewalk. A large abstract sculpture with looping forms stands near the trees. Two signs are visible: one indicates a parking lot 50 meters ahead, and the other points to a public toilet. The image reflects a typical urban environme…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: An outdoor art installation features dynamic sculptures of children in playful poses, appearing to run or fly with joyful expressions. Each child sculpture is mounted on a separate platform and arranged in a line, creating a sense of motion and interaction. In the foreground, a large abstract metal structure frames the scene. Behind the sculptures are display boards with text and images, likely describing the exhibit. A building with vertical banners …
@arXiv_csRO_bot@mastoxiv.page
2025-09-29 09:56:48

SAGE: Scene Graph-Aware Guidance and Execution for Long-Horizon Manipulation Tasks
Jialiang Li, Wenzheng Wu, Gaojing Zhang, Yifan Han, Wenzhao Lian
arxiv.org/abs/2509.21928

SAGE: Scene Graph-Aware Guidance and Execution for Long-Horizon Manipulation Tasks
Successfully solving long-horizon manipulation tasks remains a fundamental challenge. These tasks involve extended action sequences and complex object interactions, presenting a critical gap between high-level symbolic planning and low-level continuous control. To bridge this gap, two essential capabilities are required: robust long-horizon task planning and effective goal-conditioned manipulation. Existing task planning methods, including traditional and LLM-based approaches, often exhibit lim…

@fgraver@hcommons.social
2025-12-25 15:57:39

The Titanic, Sinclair C5 and Brexit: the Museum of Failure is coming to the UK theguardian.com/culture/2025/d

The Titanic, Sinclair C5 and Brexit: the Museum of Failure is coming to the UK
Exhibition of design flops should suit British sense of humour, says its founder, but also shows failure is a part of learning

@anneroth@systemli.social
2025-10-11 11:34:26

„It’s possible that what I have to say is how to live with defeat, or how to live with despair, or how to champion a lost cause. I do not think there is such a thing as a victory even for the rich. They are stuck in an imaginary where we are going to cease to exist. But we are not going to cease to exist.“

‘I deserve to heal’: freed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah on his prison ordeal and next steps
The campaigner, who spent more than a decade in an Egyptian ‘vortex of incarceration’, wants to join his son in the UK while he reflects on the fight for freedom

@karlauerbach@sfba.social
2025-12-17 20:25:40

The move of the Oscars to Google's YouTube carries a message that nearly everyone is missing:
Broadcast TV is dying.
This is OK (except that our point-to-point model of media dissemination on the Internet is far from efficient as compared to broadcast radio/TV.)
Note that the right wing in the US has been busy trying to buy up broadcast assets - both radio (AM mostly, but some FM) and TV.
That's like making an investment now in wagon wheel and buggy whips.

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@burger_jaap@mastodon.social
2025-12-10 06:07:45

Two battery-electric street sweepers equipped with bidirectional charging technology could help to power operations on the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge in the event of a power outage.
microgridkn…

With Bidirectional EVs, Solar and Storage, Critical California Bridge Can Stay Open During Outages
The California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), along with partners, is testing vehicle-to-building technology’s ability to help provide resilience for a critical operations...

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-24 00:30:00

City Spot ⭕️
城市点阵 ⭕️
📷 Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Lucky SHD 400
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photograph captures a modern cityscape from street level. A wide road stretches into the distance, flanked by evenly spaced trees and streetlights. Vehicles are visible on the road, suggesting light traffic. In the background, a cluster of high-rise buildings dominates the skyline, with one uniquely shaped skyscraper standing prominently at the center. The sky is filled with wispy, textured clouds, adding depth and atmosphere. The monochr…
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A striking black-and-white photo shows the silhouette of a traditional East Asian pagoda or temple. The structure features multiple tiers with upturned eaves and ornate roof decorations. Its dark outline contrasts sharply against a bright sky. Two diagonal power lines cross the image, adding a modern touch. Birds are seen flying in the sky, bringing motion to the stillness. The composition blends cultural heritage with contemporary elements, evoking a sens…
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black-and-white image highlights the intricate roofline of a traditional East Asian temple or historic building. The roof features curved tiles, carved animal figures, and decorative ridges. Above the structure, the sky is clear, and tree branches stretch into view from the top edge. The contrast between the dark architectural details and the bright sky emphasizes craftsmanship and cultural richness. The photo evokes reverence for heritage and artistry. …
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A monochrome photo shows a man sitting on a low brick wall in front of a traditional East Asian building. He wears dark clothes and a backpack, holding a phone to his face as if talking. Behind him is a brick structure with a tiled roof and a large, weathered double door. Small bushes and trees frame the walkway leading to the door. A bottle and other items rest on the wall nearby. The scene blends modern activity with historical architecture. 中文替代文字： 这是一…
@arXiv_csCV_bot@mastoxiv.page
2025-10-14 13:45:48

ExpVid: A Benchmark for Experiment Video Understanding & Reasoning
Yicheng Xu, Yue Wu, Jiashuo Yu, Ziang Yan, Tianxiang Jiang, Yinan He, Qingsong Zhao, Kai Chen, Yu Qiao, Limin Wang, Manabu Okumura, Yi Wang
arxiv.org/abs/2510.11606

ExpVid: A Benchmark for Experiment Video Understanding & Reasoning
Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) hold promise for accelerating scientific discovery by interpreting complex experimental procedures. However, their true capabilities are poorly understood, as existing benchmarks neglect the fine-grained and long-horizon nature of authentic laboratory work, especially in wet-lab settings. To bridge this gap, we introduce ExpVid, the first benchmark designed to systematically evaluate MLLMs on scientific experiment videos. Curated from peer-reviewed video…

@patrikja@functional.cafe
2025-10-12 03:55:09

Next TyDe talk ongoing:
Towards a Performance Comparison of Syntax and Type-Directed NbE (Extended Abstract)
Chester Gould University of British Columbia, William J. Bowman University of British Columbia
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First slide of Towards a Performance Comparison of Syntax and Type-Directed Judgmental Equality