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Some pictures from Graz today

Synthesizer Arturia MiniFreak: Firmware-Update macht ihn zum Vocoder
Arturia spendiert dem MiniFreak das Update auf Version 4.0.0. Damit wird der "algorithmische Synthesizer" zum Vocoder.

today, rich & i hit the end of our enjoying the ride deadcast season with some deep head history. thanks to sociologist rebecca adams (& her receipts!) we can pinpoint wide use of “shakedown street” to describe the parking lot scene to summer ’89. https://www.dead.net/deadcast/enjoying-rid

Enjoying the Ride: On Tour | The Official Grateful Dead Podcast
The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast is the first official Grateful Dead podcast. New episodes Thursdays. Tune in everywhere.

A new report lists the world’s 25 most endangered primates. Most people have never heard of them. https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/06/a-new-report-lists-the-worlds-25-most-endangered-primate…

A new report lists the world’s 25 most endangered primates. Most people have never heard of them.
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. A new report, “Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates,” catalogs the species closest to the brink. Compiled by more than 100 scientists and conservationists, it’s a stark warning: without urgent action, some of our closest […]

An Apple-funded study says the global App Store drove $1.3T in developer billings and sales in 2024, with developers paying no commission on 90% of sales (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/05/appl

Apple says its App Store helped generate $1.3T in billings and sales, most without a commission | TechCrunch
Apple said developers generated $1.3 trillion in sales in 2024 through its App Store, of which 90% did not involve paying the company a commission.

I'm increasingly of the view that these should include those for domestic hot water. More efficient to convert solar to heat than to the vector of electricity. Les critical minerals, less fossil fuels and wood in their manufacture.
Most new build homes must be fitted with solar panels - Miliband - BBC News
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Most new build homes must be fitted with solar panels - Miliband
The energy secretary says the move will cut energy bills, but house builders caution against burdensome regulations.

Lions' Dan Campbell says retiring Frank Ragnow will be 'missed,' but 'the train rolls on' https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-dan-campbell-says-retiring-frank-ragnow-will-be-missed-but-the-train-rolls-on

Great possibility to renew my travel outfit. I wonder whether they sell to non-locals.

Austria: you take a random bus to the outskirts of a medium-size city. You immediately see some signposted walking paths. You follow them. No fences. No fly-tipping.
Compare to Italy: All agricultural land is fenced off. Very few public footpaths, except in national parks and in very mountainous areas. Random piles of garbage here and there close to roads.
Sorry.

Trying the MÁV Premium Lounge at Budapest-Keleti with #Interrail 1st class. Snacks and soft drinks available as #freeStuff. Only have time for a quick Coke Zero.