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It's fascinating how we end up in places like this, isn't it?
This is my #introduction, as I'm #newhere. And I look forward to meaningful conversation and sharing perspectives with this community!
Ah... and these lovely creatures are my partners in observation π
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DeepSeek R1: The Controversial Free AI Model Challenging OpenAI's Dominance
The release of DeepSeek's R1 model has sent shockwaves through the AI community, offering a free alternative that reportedly outperforms OpenAI's models on key benchmarks. However, its adherence to Ch...
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Power cuts and transport chaos as Storm Eowyn hits Ireland and UK phys.org/news/2025-01-power-chβ¦
#Irreland #UnitedKingdom #UK #environment #weather #storm #Eowyn
Storm Eowyn caused havoc Friday as it battered Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, killing one person and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power, flights grounded and schools shut, officials said.Peter MURPHY (Phys.org)
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I figured lots of us could use extra positivity this week so in yesterdayβs blog post I included my art, comics, & recommendations for an art book & a positive website! paulaborchardt.substack.com/p/β¦
#art #illustration #watercolor #painting #sketchbook #NatureJournal #blog #Tucson #SonoranDesert #NativePlants #biodiversity #nature #insect #arthropod #bug #bugstodon #butterfly #caterpillar #chrysalis #positivity #positive #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfMastodon #Photography
βor P4, Part 1, for Those of Us Who Like to Abbrev.Paula Borchardt (Paula Borchardt - Visual Storyteller)
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Do you know about the *free* Winter Learning series webinars hosted by my friends at Missouri River Bird Observatory?
Every Monday at 630 PM (central) through March, MRBO hosts expert speakers on a wide variety of #conservation and #environmental topics.
Tomorrow itβs: Pathways to Nature- Redefining Access and Engagement for All. Presented by Sebastian Moreno, University of Massachusetts. His focus is urban and underrepresented communities.
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/registβ¦
You donβt have to be from Missouri!
#Missouri #activism #environmentalism #nonprofit
Join the Missouri River Bird Observatory's third annual webinar series. We will feature 13 awesome guest speakers, one each Monday evening from January through March.Zoom
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Seeing groups of Canada #Geese
Attempt a slow landing . . .
Skid . . . Slip . . . Skate . . .
onto icy mill pond was hilarious
They were so offended!!
Promptly trundled off in a narrow line
to settle into melted shallows.
It happened 4x one group after another.
Maybe 48 in all.
Plus mergansers, brant geese and a huge hawk.
#Connecticut
#Winter #Walking
#Birds
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Revolutionizing Development: AI-Powered Custom Tool Generation
The emergence of AI-assisted development tools is transforming the software landscape, allowing developers to create custom debugging interfaces in mere minutes. This article delves into the strategic...
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It started with setting a timer on my phone to remind me when my toast is ready. Soon there were half a dozen timers running at any one time.
I started using the term βexo-cortexβ around the time silicon-me was answering most of our emails (remember them?!).
As more and more tasks moved to metal, we set up a caching layer to take the load off the protein-brain.
When the last bit of protein died we didnβt even notice.
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I am not interested in discussing politics, world affairs, etc. so let's keep to coffee in this conversation, please. I find it laughable that everyone is going crazy over the tarrif on Columbia. Does no one else (barring the Coffee group here, obviously), realise that there are thousands of coffees that have nothing to do with Columbia? Coffee is grown all over the world, in many varieties, roast levels, altitudes, etc. That doesn't mean that when you drink coffee while out, the prices won't increase, as many places do use Columbian. But certainly, if you brew at home, you should be fine. I can even recommend a wonderful company that donates twenty percent of every purchase to helping animal shelters. Their focus is dogs. Please feel free to recommend other companies with high quality coffee, as long as they're not involved in politics.
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Revolutionizing AI Interaction: DeepSeek R1 Unveils Chain-of-Thought Capabilities
The launch of DeepSeek R1 marks a significant step in AI interaction, offering users real-time insights and a unique chain-of-thought experience. With its cost-effective API and live chat interface, d...
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Okay, time for the fluffiest borb of them all, the floof master itself, the Long-tailed tit.
#nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK #BirdScrolling #floof #borb
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Himalayan tahr, listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List, encountered in the wild, in the upper Langtang Khola Valley of the Himalayas
To use my photos, check out img.born2trek.com
#trekkinginnepal #wildlife #wildlifeofnepal #nepalwildlife #iucn #redlist #animals #born2trek #wildlifephotography #born2trek #Langtang #Himalayas
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It may be the most adorable sea creature everβand seeing one face-to-face has been on the bucket list for a Japanese diver until now.Good News Network
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.#news #npr #publicradio #usa
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I've programmed computers since 1984 (liw.fi/40/). I was part of #Linux from the beginning. I was a #Debian developer for about 20 years (1996-2018). I care about #SoftwareFreedom and #CivilLiberties. I think about #backups. My main hobby is #OpenSource development. I have too many personal projects (app.radicle.xyz/nodes/radicle.β¦). I work on #Radicle (radicle.xyz/).
My other hobby is classic European men's style. I like to wear a #suit. Preferably with a vest.
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birds.town/@cheriecreationstru⦠cheriecreationstruck@birds.town - Chasing away the winter chill with thoughts of past summer days ⦠a black swallowtail butterfly gathers pollen from a sunflower.#SilentSunday #butterflies #bloomscrolling #flowers #flora #FlowerPhotography #sunflowers #summer #nature #NaturePhotography #SolaceInNature #QuietJoys #SimpleThings #DelightOverDarkness
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Notice the white "starts" on this Slate-throated Redstart. They use them to startle their insect prey. These stunners are found from Mexico south through Bolivia. They can occasionally be found in AZ and TX.
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Livescience.com: Invisible βflickeringβ on the sun could predict potentially dangerous solar flares hours in advanceβ¦
Shining loops of plasma on the surface of the #sun "flicker" hours before they unleash potentially dangerous solar flares, a new study shows... #astronomy #space #solarflares
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Shining loops of plasma on the surface of the #sun βflickerβ hours before they unleash potentially dangerous solar flares, a new study showsβ¦ #astronomy #space #solarflaresfor much deliberation
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Edit so people get to it first, I'd love to discuss these in my podcast if people don't mind. My wife (who's sighted) doesn't get it.
My possibly bizarre version of #Synaesthesia means that words have feeling associated with them, as in my fingers can actually feel what that means.
Having just heard the word 'Utah' in a youtube video, it reminded me that both 'Utah' and 'Uber' feel the same.
They both represent an average car tire with very new treads. No, don't ask why, I have no idea.
Some days of the week also have their associated feelings too, such as Friday being a huge soft spongy ball, Saturday being a Yale lock, Monday being a large camping-style water barrel you can pull along behind you, and Tuesday being the lid of an old-fashioned sweet jar with those huge glass lids that had a ball for a handle, if anyone remembers those.
I haven't heard of anyone else with this particular version of synaesthesia, so I'll just put my madness out there to start a conversation.
Go wild.
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Space.com: Worldβs largest telescope threatened by light pollution from renewable energy projectβ¦
Astronomers are sounding alarm bells as the world's most precious sky-observing location faces a risk of being blinded by light pollution due to a planned renewable energy project... #astronomy #space
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Astronomers are sounding alarm bells as the worldβs most precious sky-observing location faces a risk of being blinded by light pollution due to a planned renewable energy projectβ¦ #astβ¦for much deliberation
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Exclusive: In-vitro gametes are viewed as the holy grail of fertility researchHannah Devlin (The Guardian)
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#OnThisDay World's largest #Diamond (#Cullinan) was discovered (1905) - weighing 3,106.75 carats (621.35 g).
Today is International #CustomsDay.
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Orange-crowned Warbler
Nondescript warbler, generally olive-colored overall, but different populations vary from grayer to brighter yellow. Overall very plain and unmarked, but note short darkish line through eye and thin pale eye arcs. Forages for insects in scrubby areas, woodland edge, and thickets. Namesake orange crown is very difficult to see, and usually only a faint wash at best. More common in western North America, from Alaska to Mexico, where populations are brighter yellow-green. Birds in eastern North America are scarcer and drabber, often with a more contrasting grayish head. Bright yellow undertail coverts help separate Orange-crowned from the similarly drab Tennessee Warbler.
Link: ebird.org/species/orcwar
Photo Location: United States
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A new study of 14,000 adults uncovered significant improvements in the health of older adults compared to their previous generations.Good News Network
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Heat therapy? Honey? Toothpaste? Experts weigh in on creative and over-the-counter remedies to stop scratchingNatalie Parletta (The Guardian)
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Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. AuΓerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.www.youtube.com
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PayPal's $2 Million Data Breach Settlement: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Compliance
In a significant move, PayPal has agreed to a $2 million settlement following a 2022 data breach that exposed sensitive customer information. This incident highlights critical lapses in cybersecurity ...
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#news #tech #DataBreach #CybersecurityRegulations #CredentialStuffing
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UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused.Autonomous University of Barcelona (Medical Xpress)
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The end times for humans hath cometh. The dogs are celebrating.
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in reply to Anne Burlinson • • •Hey, @mpw3r ,welcome to Mastodon and the Fediverse. Hope you like it here!
I see you're a cat perso-- no, a dog pers-- wait, cute bunnies!? Aaahh, nooo, you're DIVERGENT!! Are you Tris?
Just kidding. We love divergents here
Follow @FediTips , who made fedi.tips/ , for starter tips .
Check fedi.directory for lots of curated lists of whom you should follow.
Follow @lisamelton who boosts interesting and varied posts.
Do lots of searches for #hashtags.
Welcome!
Fedi.Directory β Interesting accounts on Mastodon & the Fediverse
fedi.directoryAnne Burlinson
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What a super warm welcome!! Thank you π Will definitely check them out.
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in reply to Anne Burlinson • • •Welcome Anne! π
Hope you have a nice time, feel free to ask if you want help with anything! π
Anne Burlinson
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Thank you βΊοΈ