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A 1980s cost-of-living crisis gave Australia a thriving arts program – could we do it again? https://theconversation.com/a-1980s-cost-of-living-crisis-gave-australia-a-thriving-arts-program-could-we-do-it-again…

A 1980s cost-of-living crisis gave Australia a thriving arts program – could we do it again?
Four decades ago, amid a cost-of-living crisis, rising unemployment and stagnant wages, a unique partnership between artists and trade unions thrived.

tl;dr Sheffield is nice https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jun/23/not-all-grassroots-venues-are-struggling-sheffields-leadmill-may-be-closing-but-the-citys-diy-hubs-are-thri…

Online platforms offering astrological advice are thriving in India, with the leading app Astrotalk claiming about 84% of its 70M users are under the age of 35 (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-0…

Star Charts and Stock Tips: Venture Capital Bets on Financial Astrology
An age-old belief in astrology has snowballed into a $7 billion industry as a younger generation seeks celestial guidance.

In case anybody lives in the misconception that #LibreOffice is developed and distributed by a large happy thriving "community" of individuals and companies, just have a look at their public mailing lists. It is obvious that there are several factions in the Document Foundation with deep mistrust of each others. There is even unethical behaviour to make sure others lose any influe…

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A historical guide to surviving and thriving in the court of Trump
https://www.economist.com/1843/2025/06/06/a-historical-guide-to-surviving-and-thriving-in-the-court-of-trump?giftId=a04100b1-948e-42b1-9c50-660430689d86&utm_campaign=gifted_article

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Preemie Twins Given ‘No Chance’ of Survival Now Thriving Thanks to Revolutionary Co-Sleeping Cot https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/preemie-twins-given-no-chance-of-survival-now-thriving-t…

Preemie Twins Given 'No Chance' of Survival Now Thriving Thanks to Revolutionary Co-Sleeping Cot That Promotes Bonding
A new revolutionary neonatal cot for premature twins at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children allows twins to bond safely side-by-side.

My current big picture view:
Politics-wise -- Anti-Black racism is still Americas biggest problem -- only it literally harms EVERYONE ELSE proportionally much more because we're surviving, perhaps even thriving, AROUND it.
#blackmastodon #blackfedi

Sony says its PlayStation Plus three-tier overhaul has "surpassed our expectations" and that the $160/year Premium tier has grown 18% in the past 12 months (Stephen Totilo/Game File)
https://www.gamefile.news/p/playstation-plus-1…

Sony is all-in on PlayStation Plus, says its most expensive tier is thriving
Sony kicks off PS Plus' 15th anniversary by chatting with Game File about the past, present and future of its gaming subscription service: Talking price, catalogue tweaks and where the PS3 games are.

From "sewer of the Ruhr" to thriving ecosystem: The transformation of Europe's dirtiest river is a model for environmental restoration efforts. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate

"Les alouettes et d'autres espèces d'oiseaux prospèrent dans les parcs solaires allemands, où le succès de la reproduction dépasse celui de nombreux autres habitats. Ces sites de projets photovoltaïques sont en train de devenir de précieux refuges, profitant Š la fois Š la faune sauvage et Š l'environnement environnant."
#solaire

Former Raiders LB Robert Spillane Thriving With New Team https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/las-vegas-robert-spillane-elandon-roberts-devin-white-new-england-patriots

In a memo, Satya Nadella addresses the "enigma" of layoffs while "Microsoft is thriving", saying the transition into the AI era "might feel messy at times" (Todd Bishop/GeekWire)
https://www.geekwire.com/2025/in-new-m…

#BayArea #BBQ restaurant chain once had 6 busy locations, survived 40 yrs but after thriving in 90s, now down to single sit-down spot in #SanMateo

Armadillo Willy’s BBQ abruptly closes all but 1 restaurant location
Chain founded 42 years ago will maintain a Peninsula restaurant

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#filmphotography

Demand is growing for expensive personalized dating services that vet members before first dates; Tinder's paid users have fallen for two years amid app fatigue (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

Mark your calendars for our upcoming events this Fall from the Love of Children program. You can read and register for these events at https://yaleyouthministryinstitute.org/upcoming-events/

Useful to understand:
"I can tell you how it’s going to end” for Trump’s new courtiers, Wolff predicts. “It’s going to end terribly for everybody.” ... a lot will be sacked. Some will be indicted... But “in 100% of cases,” insists Wolff, “it ends in tears.”
https://www.economist.com/1843/2025/06/06/a-historical-guide-to-surviving-and-thriving-in-the-court-of-trump?giftId=a04100b1-948e-42b1-9c50-660430689d86&utm_campaign=gifted_article

The Onion's non-existent 11m twitter followers
https://www.status.news/p/the-onion-ben-collins-interview

Peeling Back The Onion
Ben Collins explains how The Onion is thriving by saying what others won’t—and why human-created satire matters in a media landscape increasingly saturated by noise and A.I. slop.

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Integrating Large Language Models into Text Animation: An Intelligent Editing System with Inline and Chat Interaction
Bao Zhang, Zihan Li, Zhenglei Liu, Huanchen Wang, Yuxin Ma
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.10762

Integrating Large Language Models into Text Animation: An Intelligent Editing System with Inline and Chat Interaction
Text animation, a foundational element in video creation, enables efficient and cost-effective communication, thriving in advertisements, journalism, and social media. However, traditional animation workflows present significant usability barriers for non-professionals, with intricate operational procedures severely hindering creative productivity. To address this, we propose a Large Language Model (LLM)-aided text animation editing system that enables real-time intent tracking and flexible edi…

Studios like Do Big are buying Roblox games for $1M in a thriving secondary market; Naavik: seven of the 15 highest-earning games in June have been acquired (Cecilia D'Anastasio/Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

"David Attenborough’s ‘Ocean’ is a brutal, beautiful wake-up call from the sea"
#Oceans #Environment #Film #Media

David Attenborough's 'Ocean' exposes the unseen destruction of the seas
The new film “Ocean With David Attenborough” is both a breathtaking celebration of marine life and a sobering exposé of the industrial forces pushing the ocean toward collapse. With never-before-seen footage from mass coral bleaching to the violent destruction of bottom trawling, it reveals the hidden toll of human activity beneath the waves. But it’s also a story of hope that spotlights thriving marine reserves and the power of protection. Timed to World Oceans Day and the U.N. Ocean Co…

"New York neighbors turn pandemic streets into permanent green sanctuary"
#US #USA #America #Environment

New York neighbors turn pandemic streets into permanent green sanctuary
A 1.3-mile stretch of Jackson Heights was once just traffic and noise — now it's a thriving public park reimagined by the community that needed it most.Claire Elise Thompson reports for Grist.In short:During the pandemic, 34th Avenue in Queens was closed to cars, quickly transforming into a beloved ...