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@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-09-26 00:30:02

Foggy fog 🌫️
雾雾的雾 🌫️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A black-and-white photo of outdoor furniture arranged in neat stacks. On the left, two tall columns of plastic stools are nested together, each stool featuring small ventilation holes on top. On the right, a stack of plastic chairs with curved backrests and metal legs leans slightly. The chairs are also nested, forming a compact tower. The ground is paved, and a metal rod lies nearby. In the upper left corner, wooden steps suggest proximity to a build…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A black-and-white photo of a city street scene. In the foreground, a circular traffic sign displays the number “50,” indicating a speed limit of 50 km/h. Below it, a rectangular sign with Chinese characters reads “Shuangjing Bridge – Jingguang Bridge.” The signs are mounted on a pole near a leafy tree. In the background, cars and a motorcycle move along a wide road flanked by buildings, including a high-rise and a long residential block. The grainy te…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A monochrome photo of a city skyline shrouded in smog or fog. Several tall buildings are visible, including a striking skyscraper shaped like a twisted column. A green traffic light glows in the foreground, mounted on a pole near streetlights and an overpass. The air appears thick, reducing visibility and softening the outlines of buildings. The image evokes urban density and environmental tension, with a quiet, surreal mood.

中文替代文本:
这是一张黑白城市天际线照片,画面…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A black-and-white photo taken from inside a tunnel or underpass, looking out onto a busy urban road. Several people ride scooters or motorcycles, while one person walks along the sidewalk. The road continues under a series of elevated structures supported by thick columns. In the distance, a bus and a car are visible. The tunnel’s shadow frames the scene, creating strong contrasts between light and dark. The photo captures a moment of city life in mot…
@scott@carfree.city
2025-11-26 02:54:43

San Franciscans! Here's a petition you can sign asking Mayor Lurie and the board of supervisors to fund social housing. You might have seen the flyers around the city.
We voted to fund it with 2020's Prop I, but for obscure reasons of state law, the use of the revenue wasn't legally binding, only intended. And then-Mayor Breed refused to do it. But we can fund it now!

Trump’s assault on the city of Chicago began in September, and it claimed its first casualty quickly.
As Reuters would later report, on September 12, Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez dropped his kids off at their school in the suburb of Franklin Park on his way to his job at a diner on the northwest side.
Villegas-Gonzalez had come to the United States in 2007 to flee the violence in his home state of Michoacšn, Mexico
—violence wrought by the Mexican government’s militarization o…

@qurlyjoe@mstdn.social
2025-11-26 03:30:26

These are the photos for my 2026 calendar. Got the proofs today. Should have the hard copies in 2 weeks. Always agonizing to pick 13 of my photos for the next one. The last few years I’ve had to use older ones too. I don’t get out to shoot as much anymore. I’m hoping that will improve. I’ve volunteered to be a photographer for the city park dept. I’ll take pics of people engaged in the parks and activities, and whatever else I see.

Composite of 12 photos I’ve selected for my 2026 calendar. In order the pictures are:
January - a house finch in a tree
February - a coyote standing looking at the photographer (me)
March - sunrise over mountains
April - 3 days-old goslings in weeds
May - a catbird in a tree
June - scenic view of mountains, clouds, rain, and sunlight
July - closeup of a Mariposa Lily
August - closeup of a prickly poppy
September - head and shoulders of an elk cow
October - a blue heron taking flight
November - …
@StephenRees@mas.to
2025-09-26 16:46:07

From The Conversation
Cars versus kids: How resistance to change limits children’s right to the city

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-11-25 00:30:00

Moody Urbanity - Stand 🧍‍♂️
情绪化城市 - 立 🧍‍♂️
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

English Alt Text: A grainy black-and-white photograph features a group of leafless trees with intricate branches silhouetted against the sky. Some trees retain foliage. A building is partially visible behind the trees, and a metal fence runs along the bottom. Power lines stretch horizontally across the top. The composition emphasizes contrast and texture, evoking a moody, atmospheric feeling through the interplay of natural forms and urban elements.

中文替代文字:
这是一张颗粒感强烈的…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

English Alt Text: A storefront display showcases traditional Chinese cloth shoes arranged neatly behind a glass window. The shoes feature intricate embroidery and colorful patterns, reflecting cultural craftsmanship. To the left, more shoes are stacked in a bin, with hanging items and several bottles on the floor. A potted plant adds greenery near a handwritten sign. The sign and window text read “Old Beijing Cloth Shoes – Seasonal Clearance,” suggesting a local shop o…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

English Alt Text: A narrow alleyway paved with rectangular tiles is bathed in sunlight, casting dramatic shadows across the ground. The black-and-white photograph emphasizes the contrast between light and dark. Shadows of railings and foliage create intricate patterns. The alley is flanked by walls and structures, leading the viewer’s eye into the distance. The composition evokes a quiet, contemplative mood, highlighting textures and geometry through light play.

中文替代文…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

English Alt Text: A black-and-white street scene shows pedestrians walking under tree shade along a sidewalk. On the left, a storefront features a large decorative duck sculpture placed on a ledge. Above it, a flag with Chinese characters reads “East City Watch Post.” The image captures daily urban life, with people casually strolling and engaging with their surroundings. The duck and flag add cultural and whimsical elements to the otherwise ordinary setting.

中文替代文字:
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@burger_jaap@mastodon.social
2025-10-24 12:30:46

Safer streets make it to the art museum

White checkered stickers on a parquet floor. In the distance, the blocks together form the number 30.
30 km/h, 2024
replica (floor sticker) and video courtesy of Karel Martens video: Jordi de Vetten
The white print on the floor is a roadway marking that Martens designed in 2024 on behalf of the City of Amsterdam.
The ingenious interplay of lines makes the road appear narrower, which automatically makes drivers slow down to within the 30 km/h speed limit without the need for warning signs. The number 30 isn't immediately visible, but it is hidden in the design—you can see it from a distance. "Th…
Video screen shows road surface with these 30 lines in the middle, passing car
@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-11-24 16:40:57

The 2025 Chiefs May Be the Most Complete Team in the NFL insidethestar.com/the-2025-chi

@grumpybozo@toad.social
2025-11-25 22:58:29

REMINDER: Influenza has everything needed to kill people every year and produce a global pandemic every few decades forever. What keeps it at a low “just the flu” level is vaccination. One thing that kept the most recent surges from being more like 1918 is the CDC. What is left of the CDC is inadequate to that task. m…

@compfu@mograph.social
2025-10-24 22:27:13

German has a unique problem: the default noun for any job is male. Every effort to include the female or neutral form is fought tooth and nail by conservative parties. So when a mayor was forced to remove the mention of both genders in the statute for firefighters.... he kept just the female form of every job title 😈
"That's not what we meant!" the city council is now crying. "Not every person is female, after all!" they lament without noticing the irony.

@raiders@darktundra.xyz
2025-10-25 20:32:43

NFL Announces Punishment for Chiefs Star in Win Over Raiders heavy.com/sports/nfl/las-vegas]

@UP8@mastodon.social
2025-10-25 02:08:21

🌳 Rooting for green: Study explores why small-city residents plant trees
#cities

@peterhoneyman@a2mi.social
2025-09-26 01:45:17

Lynn realized that I had not eaten a thing today (the word she used is “hangry”) so we’re grabbing a bite at the old town. We got a window seat!
Downtown Ann Arbor is jumping on a Thursday night (as usual)!

This is a vibrant evening scene of an outdoor dining area, part of a restaurant’s pedestrianized street dining setup. The space features multiple red umbrellas that create a cohesive canopy over the seating area, with modern metal chairs and small round tables arranged throughout.

The setting is a city street, with mature trees providing natural overhead coverage and string lights adding a warm, festive atmosphere. You can see several groups of diners enjoying their meals at various tables, cr…
@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-09-26 11:54:45

Can Lamar get over the Arrowhead hump? espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/463752

@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2025-11-25 09:00:03

blumenau_drug: Blumenau drug interactions (2019)
A network of drug-drug interactions, extracted from 18 months of electronic health records (EHRs) from the city of Blumenau in Southern Brazil. Nodes are annotated with drug information (separate file), and edges are weighted by the severity of the interaction, along with other information.
This network has 75 nodes and 181 edges.
Tags: Biological, Drug interactions, Weighted, Metadata

blumenau_drug: Blumenau drug interactions (2019). 75 nodes, 181 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/blumenau_drug
@scott@carfree.city
2025-11-24 23:42:58

Joe Eskenazi's @… column today speculates that Connie Chan and allies will run a doomed prop to close Sunset Dunes park, just to turn out voters for Chan.
But a good chunk of No on K voters are in congressional district 15, outlined, and can't vote for Chan. #sfpol<…

Map of Prop K vote share by precinct across San Francisco, with an outline around an area of the city's interior along its southern border, containing the Oceanview, Outer Mission, Excelsior, Portola, and Visitacion Valley neighborhoods. All but one precinct in that area majority opposed K, and it includes about one-quarter of all the areas that opposed K.
@mlawton@mstdn.social
2025-10-26 18:03:18

This losing stretch of 5 losses (all comps) in 6 games, featured 5 of those games being away and all 5 losses by a single goal.
Will being back at Anfield for 5 of the next 6 games help? The conventional wisdom is playing at home is nearly equivalent to a goal.
They will need the crowd as they run the gauntlet of Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Real Madrid. 😱
Then it's away to Manchester City. 😬
Not that the schedule is ever easy, but things get significantly e…

@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk
2025-11-26 07:37:18

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Mark Lanegan:
🎵 Hit the City
#MarkLanegan
marklanegan.bandcamp.com/track
open.spotify.com/track/3OXX5hy

@thomasfuchs@hachyderm.io
2025-09-26 13:48:04

“The city I’m coming from is dull and boring, and I’ve always been attracted to how vibrant London is! Therefore, we must strive to make London more like the dull city I’m coming from.”

@paulbusch@mstdn.ca
2025-11-24 13:09:22

Good Morning #Canada
In 1882, Lieutenant-Governor Dewdney acquired land adjacent to the route of the future CPR line at a site known as Pile-of-Bones. He then announced that this featureless site, distinguished only by collections of bison bones, would be the new capital of the North West Territories in western Canada. Thus, Regina was born out of a national scandal and conflict of interest. It became the provincial capital when Saskatchewan officially joined Canada in 1905. The North West Mounted Police were headquartered in Regina, starting in 1885, and the city remains as a training centre for the RCMP. Regina survived a cyclone in 1916 and a great depression riot in 1935. Recently, they recovered from a marketing faux pas when they canceled their tourism slogan, "Regina: The City That Rhymes With Fun."
#CanadaIsAwesome #CanadianCapitals
youtu.be/L8eHaVi1yfE?si=Oc2Nsq

@joxean@mastodon.social
2025-11-26 18:16:34

Yeah, sure Google Gemini, sure.
PS: "Banoie" in Basque means "I'm leaving" in the dialect of Bizkaia.

Vista creada con IA
“Banoie" is not a Basque word; the most likely intended word is baino, which means "than" in comparative sentences, or it could be a misspelling of the French city of Bayonne, known in Basque as Baiona.

"Baino" (Basque)
* Meaning: "than"
* Usage: Used in comparative phrases, for example, "bigger than" or "better
than".
@markhburton@mstdn.social
2025-10-25 11:53:34

A gift to the West Bank city of Nablus from Scottish firefighters has sat impounded in dock by the fascist Israeli authorities. They've sent a £16,000 bill to Nablus.
Another way in which Israel harms Palestinians and blocks solidarity.
Scottish fire engine destined for West Bank may return after 15-month Israeli seizure | Dundee | The Guardian

@grahamperrin@bsd.cafe
2025-10-25 17:03:25

@… I didn't even pay attention to those photos, just the headline then my attention shifted to something unrelated.
In my mind's eye: only ever (a) the White House on its own, with some greenery and a fence, or (b) the building beneath the Independence Day spacecraft – I'm aware that it's covering a city but I'm not really …

@BBC3MusicBot@mastodonapp.uk
2025-09-26 12:00:18

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#ClassicalLive
- Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition from Finland
Mark Forrest showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including the City of Birmingham Symphony playing Saint-Saens and the Philharmonia Orchestra with Mussorgsky.
Relisten now 👇
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002jgc5

The president thinks his rule is absolute.
But in America, we don’t have kings,
and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty.
Grow our movement and join us.
📍 Where: Alameda Park,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
When: 12 Noon, October 18, 2025
The rally at Alameda Park will be followed by a march to De La Guerra Plaza.
More details on the rally and march will follow.

@kurtsh@mastodon.social
2025-11-23 18:38:14

The problem with Las Vegas is that visitors are now treated like marks rather than guests.
The $50 gotcha charge at Paris Las Vegas for unplugging a cord in the room to charge a laptop is a perfect example:
view…

@LaChasseuse@mastodon.scot
2025-12-25 18:43:51

A John Lennon mural saying ‘Give Peace a Chance’ on a wall behind anti-drone nets in the city of Izyum, in northeastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, 12 December 2025.
Photo: EPA / SERGEY KOZLOV

A John Lennon mural saying ‘Give Peace a Chance’ on a wall behind anti-drone nets in the city of Izyum, in northeastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, 12 December 2025. Photo: EPA / SERGEY KOZLOV
@joe@toot.works
2025-12-23 16:38:48

I've been thinking about the idea of building a new house instead of buying a new house in a few year. A lot of the homes in the neighborhood are at the back of the lot (right up against the alley). You keep the old house where it is, get the city to call in an Accessory Dwelling Unit, and then build a new house in the front of the lot.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-25 00:30:02

Urban Spots ✴️
城市噪点 ✴️
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A gritty black-and-white photo of a construction site. A hard hat rests beside a concrete cinder block on a rough surface. Behind them, a chain-link fence and a vertical post marked with the number "247" suggest an industrial setting. The image evokes themes of manual labor, safety, and the physicality of construction work.
中文替代文字:
这是一张黑白照片,展现了一个施工现场。一顶安全帽放在粗糙的地面上,旁边是一个混凝土空心砖。背景中有铁丝网围栏和一根标有“247”数字的垂直柱子,暗示这是一个工业环境。画面传达了体力劳动、安全防护和建筑工作的真实感。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A black-and-white image of a fenced-off area near a waterway. Metal gates and fencing block access to a facility behind, with warning signs in Chinese. One sign warns of deep water danger and advises people to stay away. A bridge and building are visible in the background. The scene emphasizes restricted access and public safety.
中文替代文字:
这是一张黑白照片,显示一个靠近水道的封闭区域。金属栅栏和大门阻止进入,上面挂有中文警示牌。其中一块牌子警告“深水危险,请勿靠近”。背景中可见桥梁和建筑物。画面强调了限制进入和公众安全的重要性。
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A black-and-white photo of a person riding a scooter or motorcycle on a sidewalk. The rider wears a helmet and a jacket with Chinese text promoting Meituan services. A metal railing lines the path. In the background, a building with glass windows, a stone lion statue, and directional signs are visible. The image blends urban delivery culture with traditional architecture.
中文替代文字:
这是一张黑白照片,画面中一人骑着电动车或摩托车行驶在人行道上,身穿印有中文广告语的外套,宣传美团服务。人行道旁有金属栏杆。背景中可见玻璃窗建筑、…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A black-and-white photo showing a utility pole with multiple electrical insulators and power lines silhouetted against the sky. On the left, a large elevated structure—possibly a bridge or overpass—features a streetlight and small fixtures. On the right, leafy tree branches partially obscure the pole. The image captures the contrast between nature and urban infrastructure, emphasizing the complexity of electrical systems in city environments.
中文替代文字:
…
@scott@carfree.city
2025-11-26 05:36:56

Oak Woodlands has long been my favorite part of Golden Gate Park, but only recently have I come to appreciate Buena Vista Park for its own coast live oak forest... and even more recently noticed this enormous coffeeberry shrub at the bottom of the hill

A wide park path rises up a gentle incline with wooden steps to a bench, under and surrounded by coast live oak trees.
The underside of some coast live oak trees, showing how their branches grow in a spirally fashion.
A wide and tall coffeeberry shrub fills 3/4 of the frame, while beyond it across the street is a three-story Victorian apartment building with bay windows. The shrub has deep green leaves.
@steve@s.yelvington.com
2025-10-23 21:23:15

There is no US city that more effectively displays the importance of immigrants to the story of America than San Francisco.
cnn.com/us/live-news/national-

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-11-22 13:08:30

Series C, Episode 06 - City at the Edge of the World
AVON: Seems we're not the only strangers on this planet.
CALLY: That could explain a lot.
AVON: The woman is still with us. Is she trying to bluff her way out?
blake.torpidity.net/m/306/284 B7B3

Claude 3.7 describes the image as: "This image appears to be a still from a vintage television production, likely from the late 1970s or early 1980s based on the film quality and styling. The scene shows two people in conversation outdoors near what seems to be a body of water, with greenery in the background. The setting has a somewhat muted, cool color palette typical of productions from that era.

The person on the left is wearing a light-colored jacket with darker accents, while the person …
@brian_gettler@mas.to
2025-11-25 15:13:36

Today's #TuneTuesday is #PedalPowerSongs, tunes about bikes. This is dangerous territory, involving two of my favorite things. I'll try to control myself.
Among other things, this tune is about the city wanting to kill those of us who aren't travelling by car.
Bomb The Music Indust…

@davej@dice.camp
2025-10-23 20:54:41

‘She looks every bit the city professional - sharp blazer, confident tone, polished backdrop.
‘But the woman issuing a rallying cry for this weekend's anti-#immigration marches and the end to #Australia's "invasion" hasn't just stepped out of a CBD boardroom.
‘She's a…

@benb@osintua.eu
2025-10-22 11:48:08

Analysis: Pokrovsk on the brink as Russian troops, drones infiltrate deeper into Ukraine’s fortress city: benborges.xyz/2025/10/22/analy

@grumpybozo@toad.social
2025-12-24 20:22:35

The fact that grown adults are this clue-impervious makes me want to start drinking again. @… cutie.city/@Quenby/11577556439

@aral@mastodon.ar.al
2025-10-20 09:34:17

How does genocide happen in 2025? Because of toadies like Keir Starmer.
He should be sitting at The Hague alongside Netanyahu, Trump, Friedrich Merz, and everyone else who is complicit in the ongoing Israeli genocide of the Palestinian people.
#israel #genocide

@raiders@darktundra.xyz
2025-10-25 22:27:24

NFL Announces Punishment for Raiders Player in Loss to Chiefs heavy.com/sports/nfl/las-vegas]

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-11-25 11:02:25

I was benched in the NFL. It taught me three valuable lessons nytimes.com/athletic/6833779/2

@scott@carfree.city
2025-12-26 06:25:37

“The case for upzoning is relatively solid but deeply underwhelming as a standalone position. The upshot is that everyone is at least partly right: Upzoning can address the shortfall in supply. But it won’t come close to solving the housing crisis alone. Re-enter: public housing.”

@kexpmusicbot@mastodonapp.uk
2025-12-25 09:48:50

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Marvin Gaye:
🎵 Christmas in the City
#MarvinGaye
motowngold.bandcamp.com/track/
open.spotify.com/track/3reSneb

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-12-22 11:30:37

Sequoia, a16z, and other VC firms invested $1.2B into police and public safety tech startups over the past year, following the success of Palantir and others (Abram Brown/The Information)
theinformation.com/briefings/a

@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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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…
@metacurity@infosec.exchange
2025-10-20 12:45:04

Holy sh*t, what timing. The National Nuclear Security Administration, or NNSA, is furloughing 1,400 people on a day that I broke the story that a foreign threat actor infiltrated the NNSA's Kansas City manufacturing plant.
This story broke after my exclusive on how foreign threat actors infiltrated the NNSA''s Kansas City plant went live.

@UP8@mastodon.social
2025-10-26 02:30:10

🤑 Study reveals how financial pressure shapes NFL officiating
#nfl

@netzschleuder@social.skewed.de
2025-11-25 10:00:03

physician_trust: Physician trust network (1966)
A network of trust relationships among physicians in four midwestern (USA) cities in 1966. Edge direction indicates that node i trusts or asks for advice from node j. Each of the four components represent the network within a given city.
This network has 241 nodes and 1098 edges.
Tags: Social, Offline, Unweighted

physician_trust: Physician trust network (1966). 241 nodes, 1098 edges. https://networks.skewed.de/net/physician_trust
@scott@carfree.city
2025-10-25 05:01:51

I'm currently reading The Long Heat by Wim Carton and Andreas Malm and highly recommend it. Do not be daunted by the page count of 704 pages. It has so many notes at the back, without back matter it's only ~420 pages. Hard to read emotionally, though. It paints a stark picture of earth's near future and the massive destruction of human and other-than-human life ahead, and the insane brinkmanship of elite consensus.

@paulbusch@mstdn.ca
2025-10-22 11:54:25

Good Morning #Canada
In July 1871, the City of Victoria officially became the capital of British Columbia, when the province joined the rest of Canada. At the time, the city was larger than Vancouver and had served as the most important settlement in the area for decades. The Colony of Vancouver Island also stamped their little feet and demanded that Victoria be designated as the capital in return for the island to join with the mainland to become part of Canada. Captain James Cook was the first British person to set foot on Vancouver Island in 1778, and in 1843, Fort Victoria was established by the Hudson's Bay Company. There is a long history of Vancouver Island serving as a naval base, and today, Victoria is the home of Canada’s Pacific Coast naval and military headquarters in nearby Esquimalt. Victoria is a top tourist destination and is regularly rated top 5 worldwide as an awesome place to live.
#CanadaIsAwesome #CanadianCapitals
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/

@thomasfuchs@hachyderm.io
2025-09-26 13:45:57

“Wow, this city is so vibrant and has so much culture! Surely if all brown people get deported it will get even better!”
Now imagine the same kind of very logical galaxy brain designing a programming framework that you will use daily for years.

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-12-25 22:36:31

Broncos at Chiefs prediction: Denver eyes No. 1 seed in the AFC as Kansas City turns to QB3 on Christmas Day

cbssports.com/nfl/news/broncos

@scott@carfree.city
2025-10-23 22:43:51

The Lurie/Mandelman RV ban is still set to go into effect and tow people's homes on Nov. 1, the same day SNAP expires and at the same time federal agents are in the Bay to terrorize immigrants.
Send a letter to the mayor and BOS asking them to extend the towing deadline:

@LaChasseuse@mastodon.scot
2025-10-24 23:25:14

"Our intro and then a question from @plactagonic:
Q1 Where are you posting from today?
Q2 What makes bikes fun for you?
Hi! I'm posting from the north coast of Scotland, near John O'Groats (which you may have heard of). I'm a lifelong cyclist, I don't even have a driver's license 😄
I just gave away an old racer, so now I only have two bikes, a 20 yr old hybrid "city bike", and my first battery-assisted cycle, "Big Red". Here…

Red ebike in sun rays due to me making pancakes in the next room. Very smoky cast iron frying pan!

Federal judge Mary McElroy has blocked the Trump administration’s
attempt to reallocate federal Homeland Security funding away from states that refuse to cooperate with certain federal immigration enforcement.
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy’s ruling on Monday solidified a win for the coalition of 12 attorneys general
that sued the administration earlier this year after being alerted that their states would receive drastically reduced federal grants due to their “sanctuary…

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-11-25 21:54:06

Chiefs reveal Kareem Hunt update after career-day vs. Colts sportingnews.com/us/nfl/kansas

@scott@carfree.city
2025-10-25 01:59:19

At KALW for the Life After Cars book talk! @…

I’m holding a copy of Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile as I sit in the audience of a Litquake/KALW event that has yet to start.
@davej@dice.camp
2025-11-24 05:09:02

From a selection of 2099 tracks, this is my week's #MondayRandom10:
1. The Smashing Pumpkins, “Lily (My One and Only)”
2. Goldie, "Inner City Life”
3. Qoiet, “cursedOBJECT”
4. Pop Will Eat Itself, “RSVP”
5. Rocky Leon, “Billionaire”
6. Ronnie James Dio, “Love is All”
7. Frankie Goes to Hollywood, “Relax”
8 Robert Palmer, “Simply Irresistible”

@joe@toot.works
2025-12-23 15:00:25

Every time I see that mural showing what Scheels is going to have, I think that it is going to be a good addition to Mayfair.
"The city's Community Development Authority closed on a land transfer agreement on the parcel with the mall property owner Brookfield Properties, which will subsequently transfer the property to Scheels, the city said in a news release Dec. 19."
#Mayfair #Milwaukee #Tosa

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-23 00:30:00

Double Double 🛗
成双 🛗
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A black and white photograph shows a rose branch silhouetted against a bright, blank sky. The branch stretches diagonally across the frame, adorned with several pointed leaves and two prominent rose blossoms. The roses appear delicate and slightly wilted, their petals curling inward. The high contrast between the dark plant and the pale background emphasizes the intricate shapes of the leaves and flowers. The composition is minimalistic and poetic, …
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A monochrome cityscape captures several high-rise apartment buildings under construction. Two large tower cranes dominate the skyline, indicating active development. The buildings vary in completion, with some showing exposed concrete and window frames. In the foreground, dark silhouettes of trees add depth and contrast. The image conveys a sense of urban expansion and industrial progress, with a gritty, documentary-style tone.
中文替代文字:  
这是一幅黑白城市景观图…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A gritty black and white photo depicts an alley or back area with stacked plastic crates and a small structure featuring a white door. Above the door, pipes and wires run along the wall. On the door, handwritten Chinese characters read “收废品” (collecting recyclables) followed by a phone number. The scene suggests a local recycling business or informal service, with a utilitarian and raw aesthetic.
中文替代文字:  
这是一张黑白照片,画面为一条后巷或角落,堆放着塑料箱子,旁边是一间小屋,屋门为白色。门…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF)

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A black and white image showcases a tall, modern high-rise building with a geometric, staggered design. The facade features numerous windows and balconies, creating a rhythmic pattern. Silhouetted tree branches frame the building in the foreground, adding a natural contrast to the urban structure. The photo emphasizes architectural complexity and the interplay between nature and city life.
中文替代文字:  
这是一张黑白照片,展示了一栋高耸的现代高层建筑,设计上采用几何错落结构。外墙布满窗户和阳台,形成有节…
@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-09-26 16:41:34

NFL locks in Rio: Brazil's most iconic city to host 2026 regular-season game under new five-year plan

cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-loc

@scott@carfree.city
2025-11-25 22:49:31

Oh my god, the 19th Avenue repaving project is going to be going on through the November 2026 election, when must-pass transit funding is on the ballot. "...will be completed by December 2026." 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles announced a flash flood warning for the region beginning on Tuesday
and is urging people to use caution while traveling for the upcoming holiday.
The city is also deploying staff with the Los Angeles homeless services authority (Lahsa) to get supplies and hotel vouchers to those living outside.

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-11-25 21:54:06

Chiefs fans will love Andy Reid's injury update on star trio ahead of Cowboys game sportingnews.com/us/nfl/kansas

@paulbusch@mstdn.ca
2025-11-26 12:35:50

Good Morning #Canada
#HappyBirthday to Bat Masterson, the famous American gunslinger who was born near Henryville Quebec in 1853. He's our segue to another #CanadianCapitals post, naturally about Quebec City. Explorer Samuel de Champlain founded the French settlement in 1608 and adopted the Algonquin name, which means "where the river narrows." Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. The ramparts surrounding Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec) are the only fortified city walls remaining in the Americas north of Mexico. Those walls were put to good use as Québec spent the next 170 years fighting off invaders, mostly by the British but also by Americans. The city was established as the capital of Canada under British rule in 1792 and was named the provincial capital in 1867 when Canada East became Quebec.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/

@raiders@darktundra.xyz
2025-10-24 15:27:46

1 Player the Raiders Need to Step Up After the Bye Week si.com/nfl/raiders/las-vegas-p

@scott@carfree.city
2025-10-25 22:43:17

Annual plant sale at #SutroStewards nursery! I picked up a couple of rare San Francisco wallflowers and some little coast buckwheats, both #CaliforniaNatives.

View downhill to the nursery, on a long strip of land from left to right. It’s foggy and there’s a euc forest behind
Sutro Nursery Plant Sale. Hand-drawn propped cardboard sign with art of orange and yellow flowers, one with a purple butterfly resting on top.
Two gallon pots of wallflower and several thin deep pots of buckwheat in a bike bag. None are in bloom currently, it’s just green leaves.
@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-11-25 02:36:19

Trending 📉 📈 after Sunday of NFL’s Week 11 as Rams continue to dominate nytimes.com/athletic/6835223/2

@scott@carfree.city
2025-10-26 04:46:04

DoorDash is a marquee sponsor of SFBike's Winterfest this year 😢 I bought a ticket anyway. It's bleak out here trying to fund nonprofits under capitalism. Hate the game, not the player. sfbike.org/winterfest/

From 1977 to 1979,
June Jordan and Toni Morrison were both a part of "The Sisterhood",
a group of Black women writers who met in a New York City apartment to eat and drink together while discussing liberation.
Whether addressing genocide, imperialism or the American literary establishment,
the writers in the group,
which included Alice Walker and Ntozake Shange,
saw their work as a means to make interventions against dominant narratives of colon…

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-11-25 00:17:39

George Pickens among 4 Cowboys listed as DNP on first injury report vs. Chiefs si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/news/g

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-12-26 06:24:11

Kelce emotional after season finale at Arrowhead espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/474159

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-21 00:30:16

City Random Manners ✴️
城市随机行为 ✴️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Ilford Pan 100
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford Pan 100 (FF)

English Alt Text: A close-up view of a decorative white-painted wrought iron window grille. The design features symmetrical scrollwork and twisted vertical bars, with a central motif resembling a spiral. The grille is mounted in front of a glass window, which reflects faint shapes and shadows. The craftsmanship is intricate, combining aesthetics with security. The image emphasizes texture and symmetry, with the ironwork standing out crisply against the soft reflections in t…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF)

English Alt Text: A black-and-white photograph showing an outdoor scene. In the foreground, dark leaves and branches partially obscure the view, creating a shadowy frame. Behind them, a horizontal brick wall stretches across the image. Above the wall, a light-colored building with a flat roof and shuttered windows stands in bright contrast. The interplay of light and shadow adds depth, with the leaves appearing almost silhouetted against the brighter background. The composi…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF)

English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo capturing a quiet domestic moment. In the foreground, a light-colored dog walks across a wooden deck, sniffing the ground. Behind a glass door with white curtains, a cat lies inside, gazing outward. The background includes a brick wall and a large plant pot. The contrast between the dog outside and the cat inside highlights their different environments and behaviors. The image conveys a peaceful, observational tone.

中文替代文字: 这是一张黑白照…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF)

English Alt Text: A black-and-white photograph of a large clay flower pot on a wooden deck. The pot is weathered and wrapped with wire or string. It holds a leafy plant with a thick stem, some leaves spilling over the edge. The background features a brick wall with a subtle arch pattern. Dappled sunlight creates soft shadows across the pot and deck, enhancing the textures. The scene feels tranquil and earthy, with a focus on natural detail.

中文替代文字: 这是一张黑白照片,展示了一个放在木质平台上的大型…

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to
reenact the corporate head tax has been hotly debated,
But whether corporations should pay more taxes should not be contentious. 
Highly concentrated corporate wealth and economic inequality is a scourge on our city and society.
Corporations should pay their fair share to support the public good.
We’ve seen why this is necessary throughout history — over and over again. 
I had the privilege of working with lat…

@scott@carfree.city
2025-09-26 02:08:56

I do sometimes use the trick of pretending to be looking at my phone while crossing the street to make drivers more likely to stop
One time though I had one play chicken accelerating at me. I shouted stop and they heckled me through their window saying they did it to teach me a lesson. Lesson learned: cars suck

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-12-26 07:15:52

Broncos use fourth-down bluff, clutch TD to down Chiefs in yet another one-possession win nfl.com/news/broncos-use-fourt

@scott@carfree.city
2025-11-26 06:39:23

"S.F.’s Union Square comeback is taking shape — despite two major question marks"
Somehow neither of them is the complete lack of bike parking anywhere near the block-wide 7-story Macy's. Biking to and around Union Square sucks.
sfchronicle.com/…

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-11-25 00:49:15

George Pickens appears on Dallas Cowboys' first injury report for Week 13 sportingnews.com/us/nfl/dallas

The Trump administration appeared poised to send dozens of federal agents to the San Francisco Bay Area for a major immigration enforcement operation,
prompting condemnation from California leaders.
Details of the deployment were still emerging, but it will reportedly involve more than 100 federal agents.
The agents are reportedly set to begin using the US Coast Guard base in Alameda,
a city located across the bay from San Francisco.
It remained unclear whether …

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-11-24 10:30:02

Kansas City Survives Overtime Battle With Indianapolis Colts to Keep Season Alive nytimes.com/video/sports/footb

@scott@carfree.city
2025-11-25 23:09:57

I dreamt that South Van Ness was the hip new nightlife corridor and people were calling it “South Van”

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-11-20 00:30:00

Moody Urbanity - TWO 2️⃣
情绪化城市 - 贰 2️⃣
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️ Fujifilm NEOPAN SS, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF)

English Alt Text: A monochrome city sidewalk scene under an elevated roadway. At the center is a large, rectangular stack of metal chairs or frames, neatly arranged. Two people are visible: one stands on the left, looking down at a phone; the other walks away on the right, carrying items. A cyclist rides in the background. Trees, buildings, and streetlights frame the urban setting. The image captures a moment of quiet motion and industrial symmetry.

中文替代文字:
这是一张黑白城市街景照…
Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF)

English Alt Text: A black-and-white image of a tiled floor with a hexagonal pattern. A round metal café table with a central support stands near a glass window. On the floor beside the window sits a bottle of Asahi beer, label facing outward. The label reads “DRY Asahi” with Japanese characters below. The scene suggests a quiet moment outside a restaurant or café, with strong contrast and clean lines emphasizing everyday simplicity.

中文替代文字:
这是一张黑白照片,画面是一块六边形图案的瓷砖地面。靠近玻…
Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF)

English Alt Text: A black-and-white street photo showing a bicycle cart loaded with bundles of straw brooms. On top of the brooms sits an upside-down metal stool. The cart is parked along a tree-lined sidewalk, with several scooters and motorcycles in the background. The image captures a slice of urban street commerce, highlighting traditional cleaning tools and the practical use of bicycles for mobile vending.

中文替代文字:
这是一张黑白街头照片,画面是一辆自行车拖车,上面堆满了成捆的稻草扫帚。扫帚上方放着一张倒置的金属凳子…
Fujifilm NEOPAN SS (FF)

English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a weathered brick wall with electrical cables running along the top and side. Near the bottom left corner, a printed sign in Chinese is affixed to the wall. The sign politely asks people not to draw water from this location and directs them to a nearby manhole. A phone number is listed. The cables suggest urban infrastructure, and the wall’s texture adds a gritty, utilitarian feel. The scene evokes a quiet, practical moment i…
@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-10-23 19:31:45

The common issue plaguing the Chargers and Vikings, plus: QB/HC beef, Jerry Jones speaks nytimes.com/athletic/6744442/2

Immigrant rights advocates are sounding the alarm
about a high-pitched noise they say is coming from machines installed outside the Home Depot in the Cypress Park area of Los Angeles.
Day laborers say the machines were put in place to drive them away amid immigration raids at the store.
City officials and advocates gathered earlier in the week to protest these alleged noise machines.
They claim that a loud piercing sound has been emitted for months.
The L.A. Ti…

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-09-26 18:24:23

NFL headquarters shooter diagnosed with CTE espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/463890

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-10-19 00:30:00

Moody Urbanity - Odes III 🎵
情绪化城市 - 颂 III 🎵
📷 Zeiss Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6)

English Alt Text:
A modern public art installation in an urban plaza. A circular bench made of metal tubes surrounds a tree. Suspended cables support the tree from a circular frame above. Integrated into the bench is a life-sized metallic statue of a seated human figure, blending seamlessly with the structure. Surrounding the installation are glass-covered buildings, pedestrians, and similarly supported trees. The design merges functionality, sculpture, and nature in …
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6)

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A black-and-white photograph of a cityscape featuring mid-20th century architecture. The central building is a multi-story hotel with the sign “THE RITZ-CARLTON” on top. It has rectangular windows and a flat roof. In the foreground, leafy trees partially obscure the buildings. A detailed statue of a bird—possibly an eagle or hawk—stands on a pedestal, wings tucked, facing forward. The sky is clear, and the image has a grainy texture, suggesting it is…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6)

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A monochrome photograph of a city scene with architectural contrasts. On the right, a tall building with a glass facade and grid-like pattern rises prominently. In the background, a mid-rise structure features a smokestack or chimney. A tree in the lower left corner partially obscures another building. The sky above has a textured overlay, possibly due to photographic effects. The image evokes a sense of industrial modernism and urban layering.

中文替代…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6)

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A vibrant urban street scene with multiple lanes of traffic. Cars and taxis move along a wide road lined with trees. Modern high-rise buildings with glass facades tower in the background. A large blue road sign in the foreground displays directions in Chinese and English, including “JIANGUO Rd” and “TONGHUIHE North Rd,” with arrows indicating lane usage. The sky is clear, and the city appears active and well-organized. The image captures the energy o…
@scott@carfree.city
2025-12-24 02:40:34

Incredible comment on an article about the Marina Safeway: "The City needs to fight state mandates for putting condo towers in residential neighborhoods." Is it therefore better to put condo towers in NON-residential neighborhoods? Would doing so not make them... residential neighborhoods?

@scott@carfree.city
2025-12-24 00:17:48

Every time I try to use my bicycle for the mind, I get run off the mental road by people using their SUVs for the mind

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-12-24 18:51:39

Broncos at Chiefs prediction: Denver eyes No. 1 seed in the AFC as Kansas City turns to QB3 on Christmas Day

cbssports.com/nfl/news/broncos

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-12-25 16:40:48

NFL Week 17 inactives: Players ruled out for Christmas Day tripleheader nfl.com/news/nfl-week-17-inact

@scott@carfree.city
2025-12-24 05:35:12

Enjoyed parts of this conversation about "justice on a burning planet," especially Thea Riofrancos' comments. She's consistently insightful here; I have her book Extraction in my to-read stack and now I'm extra looking forward to it. I recommend skipping over the excessively long intro to 32:55 where the guests begin.

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-10-26 18:16:53

Chiefs vs. Commanders prediction, odds, time: 2025 NFL Week 8 Monday Night Football picks from advanced model

cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-

@scott@carfree.city
2025-10-20 22:47:43

Nice new accessible trail in #McLarenPark from Mansell Promenade to John F. Shelley Promenade. No more need to loop around up a steep hill on Shelley to get to the part with the great views west.

Paved path branching off the Mansell Promenade, itself a wide paved path with designated areas for walking and for biking in each direction.
Path continues, curving around higher ground on the left. Cut tree branches lie in a barren area to the right of the path, a tree is off to the left.
Path continues and meets up with another paved path, turning right to the road (Shelley Promenade).
Path ends onto Shelley Promenade with a curb ramp. To the right, Shelley descends a steep hill.
@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-10-25 16:50:37

Commanders WRs Terry McLaurin (quad), Deebo Samuel (heel) to play vs. Chiefs nfl.com/news/commanders-wrs-te

@scott@carfree.city
2025-12-23 00:59:46

Neat! The SFMTA board approved amendments to let bike racks be installed in daylighting zones without a public hearing.
#sfpol

@scott@carfree.city
2025-11-22 05:31:43

This is a good start but the subway should curve south down 19th Ave, meet up with Daly City BART and continue on the BART tracks down to Millbrae. That part is essential; a branch to Outer Richmond could be added later as a nice-to-have.
musubi3.github.io/sfmta-geary-

@scott@carfree.city
2025-12-22 00:41:03

"Declining property values and home prices are understood as a sign of impending doom, rather than a cause for celebration, and so the system aims to keep prices on an upward slope."
Housing can't be a good investment and affordable
jewishcurrents.org/zohran-mamd

@scott@carfree.city
2025-11-21 22:26:55

"In a safety culture, you look at the system, you don't just thump the individual who screwed up." sf.streetsblog.org/2025/11/21/

@scott@carfree.city
2025-10-24 04:43:35

Suing a guy who called me a litigious asshole. As I claim in the filing, this is libelous because I'm only a regular asshole.

@scott@carfree.city
2025-12-23 08:16:03

New open-access paper: Degrowth is popular in the US and UK!
The label "degrowth" is not, but the policy substance is. "Ecosocialism" or "well-being economy" were labels that got better reactions.
thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/<…

@scott@carfree.city
2025-10-23 09:04:04

I only noticed after getting home from Stereolab that the song Laetitia introduced as "Capitalism is a Wound" is called, on the album, "Melodie is a Wound." Did the label censor it?! She introduced it that way in Vancouver too apparently exclaim.ca/music/a…