Hello

Happy new year all.

Are public stats on Friendica.world instance blocked or something ?

I cannot believe the figures displayed at Frdidb.org are correct for our instance with only 156 users currently. I remember something was blocked a couple of months ago.
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@Ruud
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#BaitballDefense #MarineSurvival #Barracuda #UsticaDive #OceanLife

Tof'Michaels

2025-01-02 18:00:20

Baitball Part 2/2 : Predator's Pursuit: Seriole's Swift Hunt Around the Barracuda Baitball in Ustica

In the captivating depths of Ustica's waters, this second video from our dive presents an exhilarating view of nature's relentless hunt. After an initial video showing the Barracudas baitball (see here video.infosec.exchange/videos/…), we put the spotlight here on the serioles, formidable predators from the tuna family, as they circle the tightly formed barracuda baitball. This defensive formation of barracudas, meticulously described in our previous post, now faces the calculated threat of these agile hunters.

Two serioles, each over two meters long, glide effortlessly through the water with breathtaking speed and precision. Observing them within 20 meters of our scuba diving group, their sleek, powerful bodies embody the raw, predatory force that dominates the ocean's food chain. Their swift, calculated movements around the baitball illustrate the constant dance between predator and prey, where survival hinges on agility, strategy, and sheer resilience.

This video captures the serioles' relentless pursuit and the barracudas' desperate attempt to remain united, offering a riveting glimpse into the underwater world's natural drama. It’s a vivid reminder of the complex and dynamic relationships that govern marine life, showcasing the perpetual balance of nature in its most raw and compelling form.

Dive deeper into this intense underwater chase and gain a newfound appreciation for the marine ecosystems that thrive beneath the waves.

Diving center : MisterJump, Ustica : misterjump.it/

Diving Ustica Immersioni con Mister Jump

Cerchi un Diving Center Ustica scegli Mister Jump: Immersioni Ustica, Snorkeling Ustica, corsi sub, Battesimi del mare.... e tanto altro. Scopri Le più belle immersioni di Italia nel magico mediterraneo.

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#PredatorPursuit #OceanPredators #SerioleHunt #UsticaDive #MarineDrama

Tof'Michaels

2025-01-02 17:50:10

Baitball part 1/2 : Baitball Dance: The Barracuda's Daring Defense in Ustica Waters

In the tranquil yet mysterious depths surrounding Ustica, a remote Mediterranean island north of Sicily, an extraordinary spectacle unfolds beneath the waves. This blog post delves into an illustrative video that reveals the intricate survival tactics of a group of barracudas, who ingeniously form a baitball to fend off formidable predators.

Barracudas, each exceeding a meter in length, are seen tightly clustering together in this defensive formation known as a baitball. This survival strategy significantly reduces the risk of individual barracudas being singled out and attacked by predators. The visual dynamics of the baitball display a mesmerising choreography, with each fish playing a crucial role in this communal defence mechanism. It is a fascinating glimpse into how these marine creatures utilise cooperation and movement to enhance their chances of survival.

The prey, in this scenario, comprises a group of 20 to 50 barracudas, collectively creating a more imposing target, thereby deterring predators. Observing from a distance, two large serioles, each over two meters long, exemplify the persistent threat these predators pose. A separate video captures their calculated yet relentless approach, offering an unfiltered view of the delicate balance between predator and prey in the oceanic ecosystem.

Dive into this intriguing video and witness the symbiotic dance of survival, a natural marvel that speaks volumes about the adaptability and resilience of marine life. For scuba divers and ocean enthusiasts alike, this post promises not only to educate but also to inspire awe for the hidden world beneath the sea's surface.

The Seriole predators are shown in a separate video (see here: video.infosec.exchange/w/qPKSQ…)

Diving center : MisterJump, Ustica : misterjump.it/

Diving Ustica Immersioni con Mister Jump

Cerchi un Diving Center Ustica scegli Mister Jump: Immersioni Ustica, Snorkeling Ustica, corsi sub, Battesimi del mare.... e tanto altro. Scopri Le più belle immersioni di Italia nel magico mediterraneo.

^{Mister Jump}

#Nosferatu ya está en cines.
Ha recibido críticas encontradas, pero a nosotros nos encantó.

#xarliclub #movie #movies #cine #cinema #film #films #peli #pelis #pelicula #peliculas #tv #cinemastodon #filmsky 🎬
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Nosferatu

Nosferatu es el remake de la película muda de 1922 del mismo nombre, la cual fue escrita y dirigida por Robert Eggers , quien crea su propi...

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## Should people have a choice to attempt living outside of capitalism?

That is for consenting adults to form a community and live outside the system of exchange, under their own rules, based on their own forms of production and consumption?
Not individual right granted, respected, and guarded by the state, as this already exists as long as land can be acquired through exchange, tax liabilities and other obligations are met, an individual can buy land and live pretty much as the individual wants. As long as neighboring properties are unaffected by their activity, air and ground/water is not polluted. Ideally, but in most states even this does not go on too well. But individual autonomy is not a real issue as such never existed and will never exist outside capitalism and wealth.

The issue of community not participating in any form of exchange and attempting to survive outside the "system", {is, should be, is not, should not be} a possibility? How dictatorial has current reality become, to blackmail people to either participate in capitalism, usually at the wrong end of the exploitation chain, to exchange labor for survival needs? Under many political systems this is a reality within what is projected as democracy, coercion, extortion, blackmail. "You can believe what you want but it is either playing inside capitalism or dying alone".
As long as a thin majority participates in elections and legitimates this political system this blackmail is forced on everyone. It doesn't matter whether you like or dislike participation in this market of exchanged, you have to subject to this slavery for survival.

The parliamentary left has no problem with this, but neither does the extra-parliamentary radical or Marxist left. The dictatorship of the majority is respected by political competitors, participating in this pseudo-democratic system. The game of who gets a chance to enforce their game on everyone, despite of what they may like or want.

For those who are committed in the idealism of not participating in violence, the option is simple. Capitalism or suicide. This is the true nature of freedom in capitalism, living slave or dying free.

It wasn't always like this, there existed public lands where a small community could congregate and occupy a territory and survive by not bothering or being bothered. Even in the US in the 1960s, there were communes, not all were built on private land.
Lately such options have been minimized. Public land under the neoliberal terminology "state property" have excluded people not just from living but even accessing, and this state ownership also justifies sale/exchange to private interests. This "green revolution" has been the primary vehicle of stripping human rights from land and water bodies and allowing land grab by mega-energy-corporations.
It is this slim majority again, the dictators, stripping human rights from "everyone" and acting as mega-corporations' best partner in crime. Lumber, mining, meat/dairy production, and off-shore oil/gas exploration are the primary aggressors here. Land/Water GRUB = late capitalism

Where industry used to occupy the little property to organize mass production, today industry is occupying the vast majority of land and water, squeezing the exploited and oppressed in small spaces and ultimate dependence to exchanging labor and resources.

## THE OWNERSHIP OF THE MEANS OF PRODUCTION is the ONLY thing that matters.

Should there be a choice for people to collectively exit the system of exchange and form a collective system of sharing work and products?

#marxism #anarchism #communism #communalism #corporatism #dialectic #materialism #IWW #libertarian #libertarianism #neoliberalism #theory #wobblies #socialism ?

@yogthos @Heretical_i

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#caraïbes #martinique #plongée #préservationsousmarine

Tof'Michaels

2025-01-02 11:39:55

Dans les profondeurs de la Martinique : un tour d'horizon rapide à 20 mètres

Dans cette vidéo, je vous invite à untour d'horizon rapide dans les eaux cristallines de la Martinique. Équipé d'une GoPro, je vous offre une perspective unique à environ 20 mètres de profondeur, où la richesse de l'écosystème marin des Caraïbes se dévoile dans toute sa splendeur.
Il est important de se rappeler l'importance de la préservation de ces environnements fragiles, particulièrement en Martinique ou la préservation de l'environnement n'est pas toujours aussi bien suivie qu'ailleurs sur la planèute.
Cette plongée met en lumière non seulement la beauté des fonds marins martiniquais, mais aussi les défis de conservation auxquels ils font face.
Pour les plongeurs expérimentés et les amateurs, cette vidéo offre un aperçu très rapide des conditions de plongée à 20 mètres.
Abonnez-vous pour plus de contenus sur l'exploration sous-marine et la protection des écosystèmes marins.

Greetings and Happy New Year!

Teh AnKorage has a new Fediverse presence, here, on Friendica!

We will be posting anouncements of new videos and streams for, both, Teh AnKorage and for Switched To Linux, a content provider about Linux and many other tech-related topics, in general!

It is great to be here!

No hay mejor manera de iniciar el año, que viendo #Flow en la pantalla más grande que puedas encontrar. La mejor película animada del 2024

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Flow

En el vasto océano de la animación cinematográfica, una nueva ola está a punto de estrellarse contra las costas de la industria del entreten...

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Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories

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Last week, I decided to treat myself to breakfast at Burger King, and I was genuinely surprised at how good their breakfast menu is! They’ve got everything you could want to kick-start your morning, from classic breakfast sandwiches to more hearty platters. I went for their iconic Croissan’wich, and let me tell you—it was buttery, flaky perfection. The eggs were fluffy, the sausage had just the right amount of spice, and the melted cheese tied everything together. Paired with a steaming cup of coffee and some crispy hash browns, it was the perfect way to fuel up for the day.

What I love about the Burger King breakfast menu is the variety. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet, like their French Toast Sticks, or a protein-packed breakfast burrito, there’s something for everyone. Even their value deals are great if you're looking for a quick and affordable option on the go. Honestly, it’s a lifesaver for those busy mornings when I don’t have time to cook but still want something satisfying. If you haven’t tried their breakfast yet, it’s worth stopping by!