#OTD (April 23) in 1978, Salvatore "Sammy G' Gingello, leader in the #Mafia of #RochesterNY, was killed in an early morning car-bombing.
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Looks like an earlier than expected #PrimeVideo release of #RingsOfPower season 3.
#TV
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‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3 to Premiere Later This Year (Exclusive)
Some reports have suggested the next installment of the Prime Video hit was set to debut in 2027, but THR understands it'll be sooner.Lily Ford (The Hollywood Reporter)
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William #Flynn of the U.S. #SecretService made a long and somewhat hazardous journey to #Kingston, Ontario, in February 1903 to meet with an imprisoned informant.
A MobHistory Substack article.
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#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory
Informant drew William Flynn to Canada in late winter 1903
Secret Service gained a window into the New York-area MafiaTom Hunt (MobHistory)
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#OTD (April 20) in 1872, #NewOrleans #Mafia leader Joseph #Agnello was killed in a gunfight at the Picayune Tier.
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Bloody ends of early NOLA bosses - Part 7
Crescent City underworld leaders lost their lives in long Mafia feudTom Hunt (MobHistory)
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No one knows how they got there or if they'll settle in there, but #mosquitoes have been seen in #Iceland for the first time.
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Iceland Just Got its First Mosquitoes. Scientists Aren't Ready for What Comes Next
As the Arctic's climate and ecology rapidly change, two researchers are calling for a paradigm shift in insect monitoring.Ellyn Lapointe (Gizmodo)
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#OTD (April 10) in 1937, the killing of an #NYPD detective by restaurant robbers leads to the wrongful conviction (and nearly to the execution) of Isidore "Beansy' Zimmerman.
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#NewYork #CrimeHistory #CapitalPunishment #Histodons
NYPD detective fatally shot by cafe robbers
News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.The Writers of Wrongs
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Sixth (and final) part of this series on the #NewOrleans connections of #NYC #Mafia boss Giuseppe #Morello is now available.
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#NewYork #MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory
Secret Service operatives followed Morello in New Orleans
Did Giuseppe Morello play any part in the New Orleans 'macaroni war'? (Part 6)Tom Hunt (MobHistory)
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If you are running an i486 CPU, you will want to read this.
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The Linux Kernel is Finally Letting Go of i486 CPU Support
The support remained in the Linux kernel all these years after every other major platform dropped it.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
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#OTD (April 9) in 1966, Joseph #Valachi attempts to take his own life while held in federal prison at #MilanMI.
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Michigan move led Valachi to suicide try
1966 transfer was viewed as another DOJ betrayalTom Hunt (MobHistory)
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I'm looking for well-researched, well-written articles on the history of #OrganizedCrime in #LasVegas for an issue of #Informer to be published in November. Please get in touch if you're interested in contributing.
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#OTD (April 4) in 1961, U.S. immigration agents arrest #NewOrleans #Mafia boss Carlos #Marcello and deport him to #Guatemala.
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#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory
Deported to Guatemala due to fake birth record
News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.The Writers of Wrongs
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ONLYOFFICE feels like Microsoft Office, while LibreOffice does more. Pick your poison. 👇
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#opensource #onlyoffice #libreoffice #microsoftoffice
LibreOffice vs ONLYOFFICE - Which One Is Right For You?
Both are solid open source office suites but which one should you choose? This in-depth article compares LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE across features, usability, and real-world experience.Roland Taylor (It's FOSS)
Interesting discussion of the types and levels of #radiation experienced by #astronauts.
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#OTD (April 1) in 1869, #NewOrleans #Mafia boss Raffaele #Agnello is fatally shot during an underworld feud.
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#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory
New Orleans underworld boss murdered
News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.The Writers of Wrongs
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#OTD (April 1) in 1869, a #NewOrleans #Mafia feud claims the life of boss Raffaele #Agnello.
Read about this:
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Bloody ends of early NOLA bosses - Part 2
Crescent City underworld leaders lost their lives in long Mafia feudTom Hunt (MobHistory)
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will require more RAM to run.
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Requires More RAM Than Windows 11?
Canonical has raised the minimum RAM requirement to 6 GB, while Windows 11 still sits at 4 GB. But that's only a number and it doesn't tell the real story.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
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why shouldn't I switch to light weight Xfce displaymanager ? Gnome also should be resized downwards. I promise Ubuntu doesn't need so many GBs any more.
#OTD (March 28) in 1892, George Emile Jeandemange, later known as gangster 'Big Frenchie' #DeMange, is born in #Manhattan. Read more about Owney Madden's pal #BigFrenchie.
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#NYC #OwneyMadden #MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory
More on Owney's pal Jeandemange
'Big Frenchy' was a memorable New York gangland figureTom Hunt (MobHistory)
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#Calibre 9.6 Open-Source Ebook Manager Adds New Card-Based View of Full-Text Search Results with Book Covers 9to5linux.com/calibre-9-6-adds…
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#OTD (March 27) in 1987, retired #Buffalo #Mafia member Sam #DiCarlo dies of natural causes in #Miami.
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#MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory
Buffalo mobster Sam DiCarlo dies in Florida
News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.The Writers of Wrongs
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Sure seems early.
But it really is #baseball opening day!
#MLB
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Compose Key in GNOME makes typing € ♥ © and more super easy.
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I Discovered the Wonderful Compose Key After 15 Years of Using Linux
Discovering the ever so wonderful compose key after so many years (probably because I never needed it).Abhishek Prakash (It's FOSS)
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I have my CapsLock set to be the compose key
I mostly use it to type ‽
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Morgan le Fay was King Arthur’s sister – but also a healer, mathematician and murderer
by Nicole Kimball
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Morgan le Fay at PG:
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Morgan le Fay was King Arthur’s sister – but also a healer, mathematician and murderer
Morgan’s powers fall under two key branches of natural philosophy: the science of medicine, and the science of necromancy according to physics.The Conversation
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Oh, that's only in later French versions. Clue in the name. She was one of the 7 or 9 sidhe (fairies, fay) talking care of the magical otherworld, The Isle of Apples (commonly place of Apples in Irish), corrupted Avalon. Guinevere was also fay (literally the White Enchantress) and enemy of Merlin and Morgan Le Fay (Morien).
Also no connection to the Morrigan.
Also no connection to the Morrigan.
#OTD (March 21) in 1978, 'Sally Bugs' #Briguglio is shot to death in lower #Manhattan.
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#NewYork #MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory
'Sally Bugs' is killed to ensure his silence
News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.The Writers of Wrongs
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#DNA building blocks are discovered on #asteroid Ryugu.
"...these findings suggest that nucleobases could be widespread in the solar system."
(Also possible that we underestimate our ability to contaminate things we examine.)
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A new GNOME release has arrived! 🗞👇
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GNOME 50 is Here, and X11 is Finally Gone
There's a lot this release offers, but a few changes stand out.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
I want to like Wayland, its superior to x11 in every way, but good lord, just try to get a color picker, or a screen recorder, or anything of that nature to work with Wayland, not to mention gaming, or using proprietary touch drivers.
You can take advantage of the flexibility of an AppImage by making it the default app.
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Set an AppImage Application as Default App
Quick little tip to set AppImage applications as default.Abhishek Prakash (It's FOSS)
#OTD (March 20) in 1912, the murder of an #EastHarlem woman marks the beginning of the #MurderStable legend.
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#NewYork #MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory
Owner's killing is start of Murder Stable legend
News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.The Writers of Wrongs
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#OTD (March 13) in 2019, the reputed boss of the #Gambino Crime Family was fatally shot outside his #StatenIsland home.
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Gambino chief shot, killed at his home
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Costars, guest stars and, of course, #sardines. Actor Samuel West discusses Season 6 of #AllCreaturesGreatAndSmall
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Samuel West's Funniest Season 6 Secrets
Discover 6 insightful and funny takes from All Creatures Great and Small's Samuel West for Season 6 as seen on MASTERPIECE!Masterpiece | Official Site | PBS
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#OTD (Jan. 26) in 1962: former #NewYork #Mafia boss Salvatore "Charlie #Luciano" Lucania suffers a fatal heart attack at an airport in Italy.
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#Mafia #MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory
Awaiting airport arrival, Lucky departs
News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.The Writers of Wrongs
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"With subzero temperatures expected to set in on Friday, communities across #Vermont are opening emergency #shelters for people experiencing homelessness."
vermontpublic.org/local-news/2…
#VtWx #Homeless #EmergencyShelters
Here’s where Vermont shelters are opening to help in extreme cold
We made a map of shelter locations with information on how to use them.Carly Berlin (Vermont Public)
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Very sorry you're leaving the #BoSox. You were a great asset and role model for the club.
But wishing you the best with the #Cubs.
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Alex Bregman Posts Classy Farewell Message To Red Sox
Alex Bregman said goodbye to the Boston Red Sox in an Instagram post after officially joining the Chicago Cubs.Andrew Gould (NESN.com)
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Was there a 1905 #Mafia headquarters on Mott Street in #NYC ?
Probably not.
But it's an interesting story.
New free post on MobHistory Substack.
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Was there a 1905 Mafia HQ on New York's Mott Street?
Authorities in northeastern Pennsylvania announced a shocking discoveryTom Hunt (MobHistory)
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#OTD in 1946, the #Flamingo casino in #LasVegas, financed in large part by underworld investments funneled through racketeer Benjamin "Bugsy" #Siegel, opened its doors for the first time.
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Flamingo opens with three-day gala
News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.The Writers of Wrongs
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Possibly I've been writing #crime history too long. While rewatching It's a #WonderfulLife recently, I couldn't help but compile a list of legal offenses presented within the 1946 #holiday classic #movie - charges ranging from child abuse to possible homicide.
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Rampant criminality in Bedford Falls
Observations and memories by Thomas Hunt, editor, organized crime researcher, Mafia history author, Informer journal publisher.Thomas Hunt (Blogger)
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Interestingly, I've felt the same while watching The Miracle on the 34th Street, from today's standpoint, oh my... 😀
All the way from #Skeldale House: The holiday #YuleLog from #AllCreaturesGreatAndSmall
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Cozy Fireplace with Dogs | All Creatures Great and Small Set (ambience)
Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.MASTERPIECE PBS (YouTube)
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Steinar Bang
in reply to It's FOSS • • •Retired my last i486 in 2016.
Or: it kind of retired itself...
Bought in 1998 from a friend who bought it new in 1996, replaced win95 (or 98) that was on it when I bought it, with SuSE linux.
When SuSE failed to update it ran for a while using floppyfw (created by a friend of mine)
In 2001, I put a debian netinstall floppy into the floppy disk drive and installed debian and ran "apt dist-upgrade" from 2001 to 2016 when the HW finally failed.
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in reply to It's FOSS • • •In the worst case, I think some BSD flavours are still supporting it in a way or another; at least nominally NetBSD has it as minimal requirement.
NetBSD even support Amiga48k...!
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NetBSD/i386 Supported Hardware
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