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Ireland 🇮🇪 Day 1: semi-random sightseeing in Dublin in groups with a lot of inertia. Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Trinity, and some really fantastic pubbing.
A cobblestone pathway in a historic area, featuring a crowd of people and green grass with yellow flowers. The backdrop includes large classical buildings and a prominent clock tower under a cloudy sky.
A lively pub scene featuring a group of people seated around tables, engaging in conversation and music. A musician plays an instrument while others listen attentively. A TV in the background displays a sports game. Barrels and various decorations are visible.
A colorful tiled floor with a mix of red, green, black, and gold tiles featuring various intricate patterns and designs.
An ornate room featuring a grand chandelier, gilded details, and tall columns. A large, decorative throne is positioned at the back, surrounded by rope barriers. Several people are visible, exploring the space, which includes large windows and framed artwork on the walls.
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Ireland 🇮🇪 Day 2 (delayed): More Dublin sights and feeling under the weather. Riding the tram to the National Archeological Museum (bog mummies!) and another very crowded pub to hear (sort of) live music. #Ireland #FamilyTravel
A busy street scene featuring a mix of vehicles, including buses and cars, alongside pedestrian activity. A prominent spire and a statue can be seen in the background, with trees and flower planters lining the street under an overcast sky.
An elegant interior view of a dome structure with a circular skylight. The space features a marble floor with intricate designs, tall columns, and a mix of visitors exploring the area. Several informational displays are positioned along the walls.
A lively pub scene featuring musicians playing traditional instruments, with a crowd gathered to enjoy the performance. The interior has a cozy atmosphere, decorated with various signs and framed pictures. Several patrons hold drinks while listening to the music.
An expansive view of a museum's interior, showcasing high ceilings with ornate features, large glass windows, and multiple display cases containing artifacts. Visitors are seen throughout the space, exploring exhibits. Lights are dimmed, highlighting the architectural details and exhibits.
#Ireland #familytravel
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i love the bog men!
My partner has decided he wants to be a bog man when he grows up
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@Artemis201 Given how gnarly (and partial) most of those bog men are, I’m not sure I want that for myself. I’m hoping to be fossilized.
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Ireland 🇮🇪 Day 3: Dublin to Co Mayo via Bru na Boyne (Newgrange). Rural Ireland driving excitement, a dive into the paleolithic past, and driving the entire way across a country on back roads in an afternoon.

Newgrange and Knowth were mind-blowing and incredibly well done. Google maps may be trustworthy in finding you the shortest route, but definitely not the least nerve-wracking route, finally ensconced in a strange estate guest house in Partry, Mayo, on the west of the country.

#Ireland

A large ancient burial mound is depicted, surrounded by green grass and a cloudy sky. People are seen approaching the entrance, highlighting the site's historical significance.
A grassy landscape featuring four large, round burial mounds, surrounded by lush green grass and low stone walls. Overcast skies are visible in the background, along with a pathway leading through the area.
A group of people is exploring a prehistoric stone structure with a curved wall made of large stones. In the foreground, a large carved stone with circular patterns is visible. The scene is set under a cloudy sky.
Typical Irish country road. A narrow road surrounded by dense greenery, with trees arching over to form a natural tunnel. The pavement is visible, leading into the distance, and some bushes line the sides.
#Ireland
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my experience of Google maps there is it calculates all routes based on the posted limit of 70kph or whatever, when you absolutely won't be going over 30 on those back roads.
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@Artemis201 I live in awe of the people who can drive at the posted speed limits on 3-digit Irish roads. Awe and slight fear.
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if I'm on that road with the grass next to me 5 feet tall, imma go with mortal terror of getting tboned at the next crossroad or turn
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@Artemis201 Grass 5 feet tall, or a hedge or a hedge-sheathed stone wall. Who can tell? Better figure it out quick because there’s a monster tractor barreling down on you at 60 km/h
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How's the driving? I've seen a lot of visitors to Ireland, especially Americans, get totally tripped up by how long it takes to drive a comparatively short distance here. I find that on the rural roads Google Maps is not reliable at all for travel times.
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@astronomerritt The driving-on-the-left thing I got used to after not too long. The narrow roads… that was something.
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Yeah, there's a lot of those round where I live and local folk do tend to take them at some speed...
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@astronomerritt Eventually I figured out that the more digits in a road number, the scarier they are. M3, N84, great! R123, L1000, scary. L12345… very scary!
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Ireland 🇮🇪 Day 4: Messing about in boats, Conamara drive and Westport. Explored the Partry House estate grounds and took a bunch of random boats out on Lough Cara. Then drove through Cong to northern edge of Conamara: through the Maam Valley to Leenaum and Killary Fjord, bog fun!, then drove the Doolough Valley (most Iceland-looking place I’ve seen here) to Louisburg. Full-family dinner in Westport. Rest of the family opted for less driving and more beach time.

#ireland #Travel

A lush, green landscape featuring rolling hills under a cloudy sky. The foreground consists of tall grasses, while the background showcases a prominent mountain range.
A serene lakeside scene featuring several kayakers paddling on calm waters. The foreground shows a person sitting on a colorful kayak, while others are farther out on the lake. The landscape includes rocky shores, tall grasses, and trees in the background under
A serene landscape featuring a calm body of water surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The sky is overcast with clouds, creating a moody atmosphere, and distant mountains are partially shrouded in mist.
A street view featuring a mix of parked cars and a busy town square. Colorful buildings with flowers adorn the facades, including a yellow bar and a pink building with a taxi sign. In the background, a monument stands in the square, while
#travel #Ireland
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Ireland 🇮🇪 Day 5: Achill Island. Drove out to Achill Island and spent most of the day at the fabulous Keem Beach with a climb of Murtough Head. Wandered back to Partry via the White Cliffs and Grace O’Malley’s pirate tower. Best weather we’ve had on the trip so far!

#Ireland #beach #coMayo

A close-up of purple wildflowers on a hillside overlooking a bay and a winding road. The lush green landscape slopes down to a beach beside the water.
A serene beach scene featuring golden sand, gentle waves lapping at the shore, and a lush green hillside in the background. People can be seen walking along the beach under a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic coastal view featuring rugged cliffs, a clear blue sea, and a stretch of beach. Green hills rise in the background, dotted with white houses and winding roads. The sky is partly cloudy, adding to the picturesque landscape.
A scenic coastal landscape featuring a winding road along a grassy hillside, with two hikers on a path. Below, a sandy beach borders a calm, blue sea, surrounded by rocky cliffs and islands in the distance. The sky is overcast.
#Ireland #beach #comayo
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Ireland 🇮🇪 Day 5 addendum: Sheep. I grew up on a sheep farm, so I’m no stranger to our woolly friends. But Achill Island (and Conamara too) are astonishingly full of sheep. Most are color-coded (by owner?) and entirely free-range. They have no fear of humans or cars and are often seen lounging near or in the narrow roads. Tufts of multi-colored wool can be found all over the place scraped off on bushes or blown by the wind.

#ireland #SheepOfMastodon

A picturesque landscape featuring a grassy hillside with several sheep grazing. The view overlooks a coastline with cliffs and calm waters, under a cloudy sky with distant mountains in the background.
A black and white sheep with distinctive horns is walking on grassy terrain, with some blue markings on its fleece.
A colorful sheep with a black face and greenish wool stands on grassy cliffs overlooking the ocean. Another sheep is in the background near a white rock.
#Ireland #SheepOfMastodon
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Ireland 🇮🇪 Day 6: Back across the country (on bigger roads this time). Explored charming tourist trap Cong in the morning, then a spontaneous wander-and-lunch in music-filled Galway (where they were having a festival and I successfully drove through a parking garage), then the long drive east to Navan, Co Meath.

#Ireland #Galway #travel

A bronze statue of a man holding a woman is in the foreground, depicting a joyful pose. Behind them, a parking area features cars and a partially ruined stone structure, likely an old building or chapel. The sky is overcast, adding a grey
A stone ruin sits on a small island in a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The sky is overcast, adding a serene atmosphere to the scene.
Street scene featuring a directional signpost with multiple destinations, a group of musicians playing instruments, and people walking in a city area. Notable buildings include a bank and shops in the background.
A vibrant street scene filled with pedestrians walking along a narrow alleyway adorned with colorful flags from various countries. The scene features shops, including one labeled "Weavers of Ireland," and a musician performing. Overcast skies create a soft lighting atmosphere.
#travel #Ireland #Galway
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@HayiWena Absolutely! I have family who live near lobster-fishing grounds. Everyone fishes the same area and the floats on the traps are striped in different color combinations. Pulling someone else’s traps is definitely grounds for extreme social repercussions. Lobstermen are usually n-th generation folks and it would be totally unthinkable.
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Reminder of the 1999 election campaign. byteseu.com/1213781/ #Eesti #EestiVabariik #Estonia #RepublicOfEstonia
Reminder of the 1999 election campaign.

Reminder of the 1999 election campaign.

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Four arrested under Terrorism Act during Liverpool pro-#Palestine protest - theguardian.com/world/2025/jul… "material in support of Palestine Action was reportedly seen in possession of protesters" "reportedly" how pathetic can you get?

Four arrested under Terrorism Act during Liverpool pro-Palestine protest

Merseyside police says material in support of Palestine Action was reportedly seen in possession of protesters
Hayden Vernon (The Guardian)
#Palestine

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WhatsApp is dropping its native Windows app in favor of an uglier web version

The latest WhatsApp beta for Windows reveals major changes are on the way.


WhatsApp is dropping its native Windows app in favor of an uglier web version

Meta is updating its WhatsApp for Windows app. It’s changing into a basic web app, instead of a native Windows version.
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Exponentfunction byteseu.com/1213778/ #LatvejasRepublika #Latvia #Latvija #LatvijasRepublika #LețmōVabāmō #RepublicOfLatvia
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Schiphol ‘koopt’ met dreigementen en halve waarheden invloed in lokale politiek

Schiphol probeert als "motor van de Nederlandse economie" de verkiezingsprogramma's van lokale partijen in de regio te manipuleren. "Kennelijk denken ze dat een charmeoffensief een goed idee is", aldus een raadslid.

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‘Het allerleukste in de eindmusical was dat ik iemand een lompe duw mocht geven de coulissen in’ volkskrant.nl/mensen/het-aller…

‘Het allerleukste in de eindmusical was dat ik iemand een lompe duw mocht geven de coulissen in’

In de rubriek ‘Dit ben ik’ elke week een portret van een kind in haar of zijn slaapkamer. Dit keer: Aylin Zwartveld (11) uit Ouderkerk aan de Amstel is gek op paardrijden, behalve in de winter.
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Gelvon Terraces can anyone know what situation with buyers? byteseu.com/1213776/ #Lietuva #LietuvosRespublika #Lithuania #RepublicOfLithuania
Gelvon Terraces can anyone know what situation with buyers?

Gelvon Terraces can anyone know what situation with buyers?

https://citify.eu/lt/gelvonu-terasos/
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From opposition to collaboration: Staten Island’s Protectors of Pine Oak Woods turns 50
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From opposition to collaboration: Staten Island’s Protectors of Pine Oak Woods turns 50

The group, which helped classify Staten Island as the 'Borough of Parks,' works to protect the area's natural ecology.
Ann Marie Barron | ABarron@siadvance.com (silive)
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Senior Labour MP urges UK to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN conference - theguardian.com/politics/2025/… just do it #palestine

Senior Labour MP urges UK to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN conference

Emily Thornberry says recognition is vital step towards peace and without long-term solution war in Gaza will continue
Geneva Abdul (The Guardian)
#Palestine
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looses the whip in three, two, one...
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Wij verdedigen Israel omdat we fascisme omarmen .
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You know those grey ‘pencraft’ boxes that represent text before it loads, because loading text over HyperText is *so* onerous?

Well, if you turn JavaScript off (or it doesn’t load) that’s **all there is** of your writing on Substack.

They took an API for text developed in 1989, and have burned $90 million to serially disable it, with $100 million promised to them to burn it some more

The Substack message that it “requires JavaScript to run correctly” is partially obscured by its own main menu because JavaScript is not running. Above it are two would-be posts, each represented by several <div> elements with pale grey backgrounds.
A table of Substack’s funding rounds, for which the summary is: “Substack has raised a total of $190M over 6 funding rounds: 2 Seed, 3 Early-Stage and 1 Late-Stage rounds. Substack's largest funding round so far was a Series C round for $100M in Jul 2025, led by Bond Capital.” The break down as: - Jul 17, 2025, $100M, Series C, Bond Capital, TCG Ventures, and 2 more - May 30, 2023, $3.29M, Series B - Mar 30, 2021, $65M, Series B, Andrew Chen - Jul 17, 2019, $19.1M, Series A, Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator - May 01, 2018, $2M, Seed, Zhen Fund, Garage Capital, and 4 more - Feb 08, 2018, details obscured.
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…The mechanics of just how Substack have used $90 million USD, so far, to ignore #webDev best practice are so shit as to be quite funny.

A Substack ‘post’ initially delivers 5 nested levels of .pencraft `<div>`s, the second level of which has `cursor: pointer` assigned to it, which means that when JavaScript doesn’t run (kryogenix.org/code/browser/eve…) you can stare at 4 rounded rectangles and a circle that visually advertise themselves as a link but have no content and don’t link anywhere at all.

A Dev Tools view of Substack’s absolute cesspit of divitis, with class="pencraft pc-gap-12 pc-reset pencraft pc-display-flex pc-flexDirection-column pc-reset feedUnit-NTpfyQ hasAvatar-XDSVUi" highlighted, showing its CSS property of `cursor: pointer` assigned to the .feedUnit-NTpfyQ selector. Above the code view, a lot of grey boxes.

Everyone has JavaScript, right?

www.kryogenix.org
#webdev
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Assassini


Gaza: almeno otto morti mentre i carri armati israeliani entrano a Deir Al-Balah

Per la prima volta lunedì, i carri armati israeliani sono avanzati nelle aree meridionali e orientali della città di Deir Al-Balah, nella Striscia di Gaza
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Soon 29 degees celcius, hanging out in the shade 😅 #sweden #beach #vacation
#Sweden #beach #vacation
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Lawyers for Harvard and Trump square off in court in Boston
https://www.npr.org/2025/07/21/nx-s1-5462675/harvard-trump-court-hearing-boston?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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FASCISM “BENITO MUSSOLINI CREATED THE WORD ‘FASCISM.' HE DEFINED IT AS ‘THE MERGING OF THE STATE AND THE CORPORATION. HE ALSO SAID A MORE ACCURATE WORD WOULD BE ‘CORPORATISM. THIS WAS THE DEFINITION IN WEBSTER'S UP UNTIL 1987 WHEN A CORPORATION BOUGHT WEBSTER'S AND CHANGED IT TO EXCLUDE ANY MENTION OF CORPORATIONS.” ADAM MCKAY DIRECTOR OF THE BIG SHORT

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Trump, les Démocrates et nous : les trois blocs aux États-Unis
contretemps.eu/trump-democrate…

"L’article Trump, les Démocrates et nous : les trois blocs aux États-Unis est apparu en premier sur CONTRETEMPS."


Trump, les Démocrates et nous : les trois blocs aux États-Unis - CONTRETEMPS

Mathieu Bonzom (CONTRETEMPS)

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Woody Guthrie - Pastures of Plenty (1941)

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In public transport may not always be boring byteseu.com/1213768/ #ČeskáRepublika #Czech #CzechRepublic #Czechia
In public transport may not always be boring

In public transport may not always be boring

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