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Commentary on the European non-English-language press
#PopeLeo visits famous #BlueMosque in #Istanbul, removes shoes & says all the right things;
Does NOT cross street to visit #HagiaSophia church/mosque which Turks under Mehmed II captured in 1453, so couldn't say "Nice to see you fellows are keeping the place in good shape!" www.telegraaf.nl/bui...
Does NOT cross street to visit #HagiaSophia church/mosque which Turks under Mehmed II captured in 1453, so couldn't say "Nice to see you fellows are keeping the place in good shape!" www.telegraaf.nl/bui...
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#PopeLeo visits famous #BlueMosque in #Istanbul, removes shoes & says all the right things;
Does NOT cross street to visit #HagiaSophia church/mosque which Turks under Mehmed II captured in 1453, so couldn't say "Nice to see you fellows are keeping the place in good shape!" www.telegraaf.nl/bui...
Does NOT cross street to visit #HagiaSophia church/mosque which Turks under Mehmed II captured in 1453, so couldn't say "Nice to see you fellows are keeping the place in good shape!" www.telegraaf.nl/bui...
#Albania 1yr ago put in experimental #TokTok ban: how's that going?
Suspicions current PM did it only b/c elections were in May& he wanted to stifle unfavorable commo;
But apparently anyone who really still wants access doesn't have to do much to get it anyway! www.deutschlandfunk.de/albanien-die...
Suspicions current PM did it only b/c elections were in May& he wanted to stifle unfavorable commo;
But apparently anyone who really still wants access doesn't have to do much to get it anyway! www.deutschlandfunk.de/albanien-die...
November 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#Albania 1yr ago put in experimental #TokTok ban: how's that going?
Suspicions current PM did it only b/c elections were in May& he wanted to stifle unfavorable commo;
But apparently anyone who really still wants access doesn't have to do much to get it anyway! www.deutschlandfunk.de/albanien-die...
Suspicions current PM did it only b/c elections were in May& he wanted to stifle unfavorable commo;
But apparently anyone who really still wants access doesn't have to do much to get it anyway! www.deutschlandfunk.de/albanien-die...
... but then also this: she "believed in the mission"!
Really? A rather poor mission to believe in - and that was not required of her in any event; such a well-meaning statement simply slanders her memory, so stop it! www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Really? A rather poor mission to believe in - and that was not required of her in any event; such a well-meaning statement simply slanders her memory, so stop it! www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
November 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
... but then also this: she "believed in the mission"!
Really? A rather poor mission to believe in - and that was not required of her in any event; such a well-meaning statement simply slanders her memory, so stop it! www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Really? A rather poor mission to believe in - and that was not required of her in any event; such a well-meaning statement simply slanders her memory, so stop it! www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
This, namely her "heart of gold" ... OK ... bsky.app/profile/donm...
November 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
This, namely her "heart of gold" ... OK ... bsky.app/profile/donm...
This is DYLAN Thomas they're writing about here; the "application" was for financial aid to help relieve his straightened circumstances www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
November 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This is DYLAN Thomas they're writing about here; the "application" was for financial aid to help relieve his straightened circumstances www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
Here's a recap: You need to remember to avoid visiting Türkiye if you have something against detention at the airport;
His first name is "Recep"
(Still, they're likely to appreciate the effort you display with that tilde over the "g"; maybe they'll release you after a month for such good behavior)
His first name is "Recep"
(Still, they're likely to appreciate the effort you display with that tilde over the "g"; maybe they'll release you after a month for such good behavior)
November 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Here's a recap: You need to remember to avoid visiting Türkiye if you have something against detention at the airport;
His first name is "Recep"
(Still, they're likely to appreciate the effort you display with that tilde over the "g"; maybe they'll release you after a month for such good behavior)
His first name is "Recep"
(Still, they're likely to appreciate the effort you display with that tilde over the "g"; maybe they'll release you after a month for such good behavior)
Couldn't wish it on a more self-entitled cohort! New #ABN-Amro boss makes her mark in usual way, 25% jobs willB gone there, but that's just the beginning for the NL banking sector: AI & other trends will cause similar employment losses elsewhere www.telegraaf.nl/fin...
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Couldn't wish it on a more self-entitled cohort! New #ABN-Amro boss makes her mark in usual way, 25% jobs willB gone there, but that's just the beginning for the NL banking sector: AI & other trends will cause similar employment losses elsewhere www.telegraaf.nl/fin...
These masks are apparently from Spanish #Netflix TVseries #CasadePapel & some #Antwerp thugs donned them to invade birthday party in #Kontich and rob people of valuables;
Piece says this occurred in a barracks(!), really strange, but anyway they were all soon caught by police www.gva.be/crimi/tot...
Piece says this occurred in a barracks(!), really strange, but anyway they were all soon caught by police www.gva.be/crimi/tot...
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
These masks are apparently from Spanish #Netflix TVseries #CasadePapel & some #Antwerp thugs donned them to invade birthday party in #Kontich and rob people of valuables;
Piece says this occurred in a barracks(!), really strange, but anyway they were all soon caught by police www.gva.be/crimi/tot...
Piece says this occurred in a barracks(!), really strange, but anyway they were all soon caught by police www.gva.be/crimi/tot...
Notice the "(Bravo)" there: at 1st one assumes that indicates that that particular TV network provided the picture;
But what if it instead means that that WaPo piece is actually an "advertorial" paid-for and inserted to provide good publicity? www.washingtonpost.com/style/trends...
But what if it instead means that that WaPo piece is actually an "advertorial" paid-for and inserted to provide good publicity? www.washingtonpost.com/style/trends...
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Notice the "(Bravo)" there: at 1st one assumes that indicates that that particular TV network provided the picture;
But what if it instead means that that WaPo piece is actually an "advertorial" paid-for and inserted to provide good publicity? www.washingtonpost.com/style/trends...
But what if it instead means that that WaPo piece is actually an "advertorial" paid-for and inserted to provide good publicity? www.washingtonpost.com/style/trends...
So named b/c that's what people on this tour tend to exclaim when some of that frigid lake water gets into the canoe: Soo-MAAA🥶! www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
November 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
So named b/c that's what people on this tour tend to exclaim when some of that frigid lake water gets into the canoe: Soo-MAAA🥶! www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
... or alternatively, somewhere to take your significant other when you feel it's time to put your relationship on ice www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
November 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
... or alternatively, somewhere to take your significant other when you feel it's time to put your relationship on ice www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
This is actually an urban tour, as the best sighting-locations tend to be around construction sites within towns & cities in the Abruzzo region, renowned for its attractive women www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
November 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
This is actually an urban tour, as the best sighting-locations tend to be around construction sites within towns & cities in the Abruzzo region, renowned for its attractive women www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
Only bitches need apply (don't worry, the dogs will be there, too) www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
November 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Only bitches need apply (don't worry, the dogs will be there, too) www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
@lefsetz.bsky.social FYI: (Alleged) Album Survival
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM
@lefsetz.bsky.social FYI: (Alleged) Album Survival
WAAAAY too much information ... what, is NYC now 1920s Berlin or something? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/t...
November 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
WAAAAY too much information ... what, is NYC now 1920s Berlin or something? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/t...
Hi Prof. Lucas, I see you ALL THE TIME on YouTube!
I note this on the latest Times Radio, at roughly the 1:18 mark youtu.be/HsFjLxXDU30?...
I note this on the latest Times Radio, at roughly the 1:18 mark youtu.be/HsFjLxXDU30?...
November 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hi Prof. Lucas, I see you ALL THE TIME on YouTube!
I note this on the latest Times Radio, at roughly the 1:18 mark youtu.be/HsFjLxXDU30?...
I note this on the latest Times Radio, at roughly the 1:18 mark youtu.be/HsFjLxXDU30?...
We're just past another clock-change & now #Spain has pushed #DaylightSavingTime issue front-&-center with a proposal to switch to summer time on 29 MAR 2026 then never change again in EU
Orange: Present system
Blue: Permanent summer time
Green: Permanent natural time www.corriere.it/economia/con...
Orange: Present system
Blue: Permanent summer time
Green: Permanent natural time www.corriere.it/economia/con...
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We're just past another clock-change & now #Spain has pushed #DaylightSavingTime issue front-&-center with a proposal to switch to summer time on 29 MAR 2026 then never change again in EU
Orange: Present system
Blue: Permanent summer time
Green: Permanent natural time www.corriere.it/economia/con...
Orange: Present system
Blue: Permanent summer time
Green: Permanent natural time www.corriere.it/economia/con...
Don't get too excited about this thesis, however; a crucial part of this author's message is that the necessary solutions are in fact NOT epistemic;
The phrases in blue are of course hyperlinks blog.apaonline.org/2025/11/12/t...
The phrases in blue are of course hyperlinks blog.apaonline.org/2025/11/12/t...
November 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Don't get too excited about this thesis, however; a crucial part of this author's message is that the necessary solutions are in fact NOT epistemic;
The phrases in blue are of course hyperlinks blog.apaonline.org/2025/11/12/t...
The phrases in blue are of course hyperlinks blog.apaonline.org/2025/11/12/t...
Actually, most fly that way - namely, hidden in the airplane's wheel-well - in the OTHER direction!
That £177 charge is for the special insulated suit that helps you withstand the cold www.thetimes.com/travel/advic...
That £177 charge is for the special insulated suit that helps you withstand the cold www.thetimes.com/travel/advic...
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Actually, most fly that way - namely, hidden in the airplane's wheel-well - in the OTHER direction!
That £177 charge is for the special insulated suit that helps you withstand the cold www.thetimes.com/travel/advic...
That £177 charge is for the special insulated suit that helps you withstand the cold www.thetimes.com/travel/advic...
"as if anyone has qualifications" ... um, ever heard of (to pick but one) Prof. Geoffrey Hinton of the Univ. of Toronto? You sure ain't no G. Hinton ...
What you are? See illustration
What you are? See illustration
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
"as if anyone has qualifications" ... um, ever heard of (to pick but one) Prof. Geoffrey Hinton of the Univ. of Toronto? You sure ain't no G. Hinton ...
What you are? See illustration
What you are? See illustration
Interesting you should say that ... interesting you should say "in the least" ...
... in light of the fact that "for the 3rd time in 3 days" the Senate voted "no" on Trumps tariffs www.politico.com/live-updates...
... in light of the fact that "for the 3rd time in 3 days" the Senate voted "no" on Trumps tariffs www.politico.com/live-updates...
November 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Interesting you should say that ... interesting you should say "in the least" ...
... in light of the fact that "for the 3rd time in 3 days" the Senate voted "no" on Trumps tariffs www.politico.com/live-updates...
... in light of the fact that "for the 3rd time in 3 days" the Senate voted "no" on Trumps tariffs www.politico.com/live-updates...
All that malarkey about "My favorite word ..." it was clear from the start Trump only wanted to use tariffs as a tool for bullying;
Here Prof. Moynihan adds alarming context to that
Here Prof. Moynihan adds alarming context to that
November 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
All that malarkey about "My favorite word ..." it was clear from the start Trump only wanted to use tariffs as a tool for bullying;
Here Prof. Moynihan adds alarming context to that
Here Prof. Moynihan adds alarming context to that
"Create God & then ask it [sic] for money"
Seems they completely disregard the possible disastrous (er ...merely to the Human Race) consequences precisely of "creating God" (a.k.a. AGI); this is all just MADNESS, people, and on a historic scale www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
Seems they completely disregard the possible disastrous (er ...merely to the Human Race) consequences precisely of "creating God" (a.k.a. AGI); this is all just MADNESS, people, and on a historic scale www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
November 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"Create God & then ask it [sic] for money"
Seems they completely disregard the possible disastrous (er ...merely to the Human Race) consequences precisely of "creating God" (a.k.a. AGI); this is all just MADNESS, people, and on a historic scale www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
Seems they completely disregard the possible disastrous (er ...merely to the Human Race) consequences precisely of "creating God" (a.k.a. AGI); this is all just MADNESS, people, and on a historic scale www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
I repost here the link to the report from the Center for Strategic & International Studies with the thought that you might actually consider reading it this time;
I'll take the word of these scholars over some Bsky rando any day of the week www.csis.org/analysis/suc...
I'll take the word of these scholars over some Bsky rando any day of the week www.csis.org/analysis/suc...
November 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I repost here the link to the report from the Center for Strategic & International Studies with the thought that you might actually consider reading it this time;
I'll take the word of these scholars over some Bsky rando any day of the week www.csis.org/analysis/suc...
I'll take the word of these scholars over some Bsky rando any day of the week www.csis.org/analysis/suc...
Ha! Check out the wacky capchy ... sorry, caption😃 www.thetimes.com/travel/inspi...
October 31, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Ha! Check out the wacky capchy ... sorry, caption😃 www.thetimes.com/travel/inspi...