This is the next episode of the weekly MUSIC Threadcast!
Running late this time cause I was knocked out from carneval. 😂
Welcome to our HIVE MUSIC MONDAYS, where we celebrate the love for music! 🎧 🎵
Share your favorite music!
Every Monday, you can share your favorite tracks – whether they're from Hive, YouTube, SoundCloud, or any other platform. Let's discover and enjoy great music together! 🎶🎼
Post a link to your favorite music in the comments (3Speak, YouTube, etc.)
Engage with others and explore new tunes!
Let's fill Mondays with music and motivation from now on! 🚀
I do like this song. It's from a Spanish singer named Carlos Sadness. I found out about him by accident. I was listening to the radio once I was waiting for an appointment like 7 or 8 years ago. I like the mix of the 80s vibe it has. I hope you enjoy it!
🧵 Hace unas horas publicamos el Nº más reciente de nuestra revista digital Humanitas Magazine Es grandioso ver como la comunidad va creciendo, tanto en suscriptores como en calidad de contenido compartido.
¿Qué encontrarás en nuestra revista?
En esta publicación que intentamos sea semanal encontraras todas la publicaciones compartidas desde el pasado número publicado, además de enterarte de las iniciativas activas en la comunidad y también te enterarás de las actualizaciones y quienes forman parte de nuestros miembros...
Si te interesa saber más, a continuación encontrarás el enlace a nuestra publicación.
2/3 Como proyecto nuestro objetivo a corto plazo sigue siendo claro: alcanzar los 1000 suscriptores, consolidándonos así como un referente en el emergente ecosistema Web3. Al congregarnos en este espacio común, no solo intercambiamos conocimientos especializados e ideas innovadoras, sino que también establecemos relaciones sólidas basadas en el respeto mutuo y la pasión por las humanidades en entornos digitales. Juntos, estamos construyendo una red global de intelectuales y entusiastas que impulsa el progreso de esta disciplina y redefine los límites de lo posible.
I can’t defend all their business practices but after doing the math, the amount they give artists isn’t completely unfair. Since people only spend $10 on music and listen to a lot of music, it’s not that unfair to give artists what they give. I don’t doubt they are scummy in other ways and have heard a bit about though I don’t remember
I think the real issue is the overall attention economy that focuses on quantity over quality , and the centralization of attention. I always thought I wanted my core 100 supporters but after 6 years I may have found 5 or 6 and none of them have any money lol. Meanwhile the standard of 100 core fans has become a standard of 1000 core fans.
Maybe I just suck 🤷♂️
But actually I don’t blame that on anything, if I play more shows and improve my skills at recording stuff I know more people will listen 😊
The only thing I get out of this is because Strong as a person or nation and you'll avoid an invasion automatically... I respect Russians but don't like their invasion attitude
Thanks!!! I wasn’t familiar with him but just checked out and it’s cool!
This song was the one I was most satisfied with as far as production goes (which is my weakest point, but something I still want to do myself for now). It’s also the oldest song I still play, maybe 12 years old. Up on Spotify Apple snd YouTube “Astral Blanket”
Such a great track, and to be honest, your song reminds me of it. Not entirely, obviously, but the vibe I get is the same!
I'll be tuning in to the song tomorrow (too tired and tipsy right now)
that’s an incredible song! Saved it, and I’m honored to be compared to it in any way! I kind of see it, it feels like we were going for a similar emotion. And actually the song was inspired by my own imagination of the themes of Kinkakuji where a man burns the Golden Pavillion
The Boox Palma 2 is a pocket-friendly e-reader with a 6.13-inch display, weighing only 170g. It runs on Android 13, with limited customization options and no app drawer. The device has a fingerprint sensor, 12GB of storage, and supports microSD cards. It also features a bonus button that can be customized to perform various actions. The Palma 2 has a light sensor, and a matte finish to reduce glare.
The e-reader supports various file formats, including EPUB, CBZ, and more. The display is crisp, with a resolution of 1648 x 824 pixels, but the elongated aspect ratio can make it difficult to read certain books and documents. The device also has a camera, but it's primarily used for scanning documents. The battery life is decent, with up to 50 hours of reading time.
The Mecha Comet is a modular Linux handheld computer that aims to bring back the spirit of customization and modularity found in older computers. It runs on Debian Linux and features a custom GUI that has been open-sourced, along with the CAD files, bootloader, kernel, and image generation tools.
The device has a 40-pin IO that can be extended to use Raspberry Pi hats and supports USB-based controllers, allowing for customization and expansion. The Mecha Comet also prioritizes repairability, with a removable back cover and a single screw size throughout the device, making it easy to upgrade or replace components.
The internet has become a major obstacle for old computers, making them nearly unusable due to the high demands of modern websites. Even with lightweight operating systems like Windows 7 or Linux, old laptops struggle to load basic websites due to adverts, videos, and animations. The video demonstrates this issue using an old laptop with an AMD A4 1200 CPU from 2013, which struggles to play videos and load websites.
Switching to a different OS, such as Puppy Linux, doesn't significantly improve the experience. Old hardware is still unable to handle the demands of modern websites. Plugins like h264 IFI can help with video playback, but it's not a comprehensive solution.
The internet is not designed for older hardware. Simply installing a lightweight operating system or browser is not enough.
The video showcases various innovative technologies presented at CES 2025, highlighting the fine line between promising and ridiculous tech. The host explores different products, including a nano filter that separates oil from water, a transparent 3D display, and electric assist skis.
They also visit John Deere's booth, featuring a brand new camera system and computer setup for farming equipment, as well as an autonomous lawn mower. Additionally, the host discovers a smart device that uses indoor solar cells to power low-energy devices and a wearable saliva mouth guard with bio sensors.
The Lenovo Tab M11 is currently Lenovo's most popular tablet, with over 5,000 units sold on Amazon last month. Priced under $200, it offers a range of features including 64GB to 128GB storage, 4GB RAM, an 11-inch display with up to 90Hz refresh rate, and good battery life with 7.5 hours of usage at 100% screen brightness.
The tablet also supports Android 14, has pen support, and a PC mode for productivity. However, the performance is just okay, with a Mediatech Helio G88 processor, and the software can be glitchy after updates.
In 2004, the Farbrausch demo group created a first-person shooter called kkrieger, fitting it into just 96 kilobytes. This was achieved through procedural generation, creating textures and models on the fly, and clever coding techniques. The team used an algorithm to generate textures from a few base patterns, then combined them with bump maps and lighting effects for a realistic environment.
The 3D engine was optimized for low memory usage, and "operator stacking" was used to create complex models and textures from simple primitives. The game's code was written in C++ and assembly language, focusing on efficiency and compactness. A tool called Vergisik was used to create the textures, which were then combined with other elements to create the game's visuals.
Linux Powered Mini PC in Your Pocket? The Mecha Comet Makes It Happen!
The Mecha Comet is a modular Linux handheld device that was showcased at CES 2025. It features a 3.4-inch IPS display, quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU, 32 GB of internal storage, gigabit Ethernet port, and two full-size USB ports. The device runs on Mecha OS and has a modular design, allowing users to attach different modules such as a keyboard, gamepad, and GPIO module.
The creator of the device is planning to launch a Kickstarter campaign and is open to community feedback and contributions. The Mecha Comet has the potential to be used for a variety of purposes, including gaming, emulation, and even as a drone controller or smart home controller.
The video explores MenuetOS, a 64-bit operating system that can fit on a 3.5" floppy disk. MenuetOS is the parent OS of KolibriOS, which was previously reviewed. The OS boots quickly, taking around 1 minute and 9 seconds to reach the desktop from a floppy disk. The reviewer tests various features, including the browser, which doesn't seem to work, and the network card, which is detected but doesn't appear to be active.
The OS includes a process manager, a text editor, and a flat assembler, as well as games like Pacman, Chess, and Space Invaders. However, sound doesn't seem to work, and some games are only available on the CD image. The reviewer also tests the webserver and finds it to be useful for sharing basic pages or files locally.
As the Roman territory expanded in the late republican years, the Senate became less effective, because it could not adapt to the changing requirements for government. Ultimately, its poor judgment and the rising power of the people led to the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. The people rose partly because the generals began to pay the troops directly, causing a transformation from a citizen army to a professional army. Troops loyal to a power hungry commander could overthrow a government, as they did for Julius Caesar.
The United States Senate was modeled after the Roman Senate – a body of elder statesmen design to act as a brake against the whims of the people, whose interests were expressed in House of Representatives. The original plan called for senators to be elected in the same way as representatives, but this was voted down by “small” states who feared states with the largest territories could control them. The framers also feared a repeat of what happened to the Romans -- too much power by the people resulting in demagoguery -- so they put in place a system where Senators were elected by the states rather than the people.
Foundation of Roman Law – The Twelve Tables
In the beginning of the Roman Republic (509 B.C.), the law was held privately by the priests and the aristocratic class (Senate). Abuses of the plebian class were common, and it didn’t take long for the people to agitate for better rights and legal protections from these abuses. As early as 494 B.C., there was a mass demonstration and strike by workers demanding basic rights.
After decades of continuing unrest, the Senate agreed to publish the laws for all to see. Ten scholars, called Decemvirs, were designated to compile and publish the law. The result of this effort was the Twelve Tables – posted in the Forum in ~450 B.C.
"It's the first modem that has so much AI, it actually increases the range of performance of the modem so the modem can deal with weaker signals," Amon told CNBC.
"What that will do will set a huge delta between the performance of premium Android devices, and iOS devices, when you compare what Qualcomm can do versus what Apple is doing."
The iPhone 16e is Apple's cheapest smartphone on the latest range. Several reports suggest Apple is working on modems for its higher end iPhones.
Amon reiterated a statement he has made previously that he expects Qualcomm will not supply Apple with modems in 2027.
Just as Huawei is looking to dip its toe into international smartphone sales again and other Chinese players are growing quickly, Trump is back in the White House, which is likely to overshadow these companies' presence at MWC, according to Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight.
"I think also unfortunately for Huawei, just as they are starting to get back on their feet, the re-emergence of Trump and his overall strategy with regards to 'America First' and placing pressure on the Chinese, not only affects Huawei, but it affects all of the Chinese manufacturers that will be at MWC," Wood told CNBC.
So far, Trump has focused on raising tariffs on Chinese imports. But there has been little action on the technology restriction front. Under the previous President Joe Biden, Washington brought in several rounds of restrictions that looked to cut off China's access to advanced technology in areas such as semiconductors.
Europe focus
Other analysts agree there is a risk of increased scrutiny but point to a couple of key reasons why other Chinese manufacturers may not be restricted the way Huawei was.
Francisco Jeronimo, vice president for data and analytics at International Data Corporation (IDC), said that the Chinese brands are focusing their efforts on Europe rather than the U.S., which could help deflect scrutiny from Washington.
Aqua Marcia – The Great Roman Aqueduct
Most people know the Romans were great engineers. The roads and buildings they built survive today as monuments to that skill. But the list of Roman engineering feats is not complete without mentioning the aqueducts, which combined beauty and functionality with engineering skill.
In the earliest days of Rome, drinking water was obtained from wells or the Tiber River, but it wasn’t long before the Tiber became polluted. To solve this problem, the Romans decided to build aqueducts to transport fresh water from mountain springs to the city. The first, named Aqua Appia, was constructed in 312 B.C., but the Aqua Marcia stands as the greatest of the Roman aqueducts.
Russia has deepened its ties with the Islamic Republic since the start of the Ukraine war, and signed a strategic cooperation treaty with Iran in January.
The Kremlin said that the subject of Iran was touched upon during Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia last month.
"It was touched upon in Riyadh," Peskov said. "But not in detail, not in detail."
Asked specifically about the Bloomberg report, Peskov said: "Look, the topic of Iran was on the agenda, it was touched upon, but at the same time, not in detail."
IRS Drafting Plans to Cut as Much as Half of Its 90K Workforce: Report
The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce by as much as half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation.
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to disclose the plans.
A reduction in force of tens of thousands of employees would render the IRS “dysfunctional,” said John Koskinen, a former IRS Commissioner. The federal tax collector employs roughly 90,000 workers total across the United States, according to the latest IRS data. People of color make up 56% of the IRS workforce, and women represent 65%.
Trump Honors 13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor as Secret Service Agent
President Trump introduced DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old brain cancer survivor, as the newest honorary member of the U.S. Secret Service during his address to Congress.
President Donald Trump used his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday to unveil a new member of the U.S. Secret Service — a 13-year-old brain cancer survivor named DJ.
Trump said the boy, DJ Daniel, who was dressed in a Houston police uniform and sitting with his father in the gallery of the House of Representatives for the speech, had always dreamed of becoming a police officer.
Taiwan May Buy More US Weapons, Seeks Closer Ties
Taiwan is seeking closer security ties with the United States and will look to buy more weapons from the country, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday citing a senior Taiwanese official.
I believe there is a way to have a closer security relation, unofficially, with the US," Taiwan's deputy foreign minister, François Chihchung Wu, told Bloomberg in an interview.
"In increasing our defense budget, certainly the consequence is to buy more American weapons because Europeans don't want to sell us weapons," the report added, quoting Wu as saying.
Medvedev: Russia Must Inflict 'Maximum Defeat' on Ukraine
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said Russia's main goal is to inflict maximum defeat on Ukraine.
Russia's main task remains to inflict "maximum defeat" on Ukraine, former president Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday.
"Russia is advancing. The enemy is resisting and has not yet been defeated," said Medvedev, who is deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council. "Inflicting maximum defeat on the enemy 'on the ground' remains our main task today."
Medvedev said he expected the United States to resume military aid to Ukraine, which it suspended on Monday, once Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a minerals agreement with Washington.
The dominant coin of both the Republic and the Empire was the silver Denarius, which weighed 4 oz. When the Denarius was first struck in 211 B.C., its value was,
1 ox = 10 sheep = 60 Denarius.
Roman soldiers were paid 120 Denarii per year until 50 B.C., when their pay was doubled by Julius Caesar. Some additional examples:
A cavalry horse cost 312 Denarii
A slave cost 300 Denarii
A tunic, toga, and sandals could be purchased for less than 100 Denarii.
The Denarius lasted 450 years as the most common Roman coin (211 B.C. – 243 AD).
The Republic included, in its system of government, more than one People's Assembly to vote on and pass new laws. One of these assemblies was modeled on the structure of the Army, and the Knights (members of the cavalry) became the most influential of its members. Later the Knights evolved into the Equestrian order - a third social class, above the Plebians but below the Patricians.
Roman Stoic Philosophy
Roman stoics believed defined their religious principles as Logic, Physics, and Ethics.
-Logic says we cannot know anything outside our senses.
-Physics says the world is material and knowledge comes from a sense of material things.
-Ethics says the essentail nature of human beings is reason. Virtue is life according to reason.
There are four virtures; wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance.
Wisdom is the ability to perceive what is real along with its relationships, causes, and consequences. Justice is respect for the property and rights of individuals. Courage is the ability to accept fortune for what it is. Soberness regulates the natural appetites so they are neither in excess or defect.
China Increases Defense Budget 7.2 Percent to $245 Billion
China said Wednesday it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year, as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense lead in Asia.
China said Wednesday it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year, as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense lead in Asia.
China's military spending remains the second largest behind the U.S. and it already has the world's largest navy.
The budget, which adds up to about $245 billion, was announced at the National People's Congress, the annual meeting of China's legislature. The Pentagon and many experts say China's total spending on defense might be 40% higher or more because of items included under other budgets.
Dem Mayors in Congress Talking Sanctuary Cities Protecting Criminal Illegals
House lawmakers will question the mayors of four of the country's largest cities Wednesday about their sanctuary city protections, which restrict local officials in helping enforce federal immigration law.
The Republicans who lead the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have long criticized such laws, as has President Donald Trump, a Republican who returned to the White House in January promising to deport more unauthorized immigrants than his predecessors.
The committee has invited the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City, all Democrats, to explain and defend the laws during a televised hearing at 10 a.m. ET.
Some mayors have defended the laws as making all their residents safer.
Even in sanctuary cities, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are free to arrest people they have cause to believe are living in the U.S. without authorization, typically a civil, not criminal, violation.
ICE has a major field office in lower Manhattan, and its officers arrest hundreds of migrants across New York City each year under both Republican and Democratic presidents.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security can deport non-citizens once an immigration judge has issued a final order of removal.
The main point of contention has been over how some cities handle what ICE calls detainer requests. ICE officials routinely ask local prison, jail or police officials to continue to detain a migrant who was free to leave custody: they have posted bail, a judge has ordered their release, or they have completed a prison sentence.
Supreme Court to Consider Nuclear Waste Storage Dispute
The Supreme Court will decide whether the Nuclear Regulatory Commission can license nuclear waste storage facilities, amid objections from Texas, New Mexico, and the oil industry.
The U.S. government and a company that was awarded a license by the NRC, the federal agency that regulates nuclear energy in the United States, to operate a facility in western Texas have appealed a lower court's ruling declaring this storage arrangement unlawful.
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, showed skepticism toward the authority of federal regulatory agencies in several major rulings during former President Joe Biden's administration.
The NRC case is being argued at a time when President Donald Trump's administration has taken aim at various federal agencies in his campaign to downsize and overhaul the U.S. government and fire thousands of workers.
The U.S. government also argues that the plaintiffs lacked authority to bring the lawsuit because they failed to participate in the agency's adjudication process.
Texas and New Mexico said the NRC had no authority to issue the license, and that Congress "has already legislated a solution to the nation's nuclear-waste problem: permanent storage in Yucca Mountain."
The United States has cut off intelligence-sharing with Kyiv in a move that could seriously hamper the Ukrainian military's ability to target Russian forces, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the matter.
The news came after DailyMail.com reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump had ordered allied nations to stop sharing military intelligence information with Ukraine.
"The United States' instruction to stop allies sharing U.S.-derived intelligence with Ukraine is what I would expect," U.K. military intelligence expert Phil Ingram told the Mail.
Ukraine has relied on U.S. intelligence cooperation to identify and strike Russian military targets, Financial Times reported.
Three officials confirmed the U.S. decision to freeze intelligence channels with Kyiv, the outlet reported.
Speaker Johnson: Censure Rep. Green for Speech 'Spectacle'
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday night that Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, deserves to be censured for his "absolutely shameful" disruptions during President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress.
"He should be censured," Johnson told The Hill shortly after Trump's speech ended. "It's a spectacle that was not necessary. He's made history in a terrible way, and I hope he enjoys it."
A resolution to censure Green is expected, as the board of the conservative House Freedom Caucus said before Trump's speech that it would censure any House Democrat who interrupted him.
Volvo Cars may move production of some of its models to the U.S. depending on tariffs, but aims to stick to a plan to export its European-made EX30 SUV model to the United States later this year, the company's CEO said Wednesday.
Volvo Cars last year moved production of its EX30 electric vehicles from China to Europe to avoid European Union tariffs.
The expectation President Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean more tariffs could require further adaptation.
Production of the SUV in Europe is set to begin this quarter and Volvo's plan is to increase production in the coming months to serve both the European and U.S. markets in the second half of 2025, CEO Jim Rowan told Reuters.
Exports of cars from Europe to the U.S. are only subject to a 2.5% tariff for now, but that is likely to change.
The president and members of the senate were selected by officials of each state and not by the people. In addition, those without property could not vote. The property requirement was relaxed over time so that by 1850, all white male citizens could vote. Popular vote for senators was not established until 1910.
Both of these controls were taken from the Roman republican model.
The author tells the powerful story of the Roman Centurion Manius, who survives the total defeat of his army, only to have his life changed forever as he fights to survive and return home. Manius and some of his fellow soldiers are sold into slavery and transported to the Far East by a barbarian tribe. When his companions are sold, Manius remains behind because he is crippled. A group of Chinese prisoners join him, prompting Manius to befriend them and learn their language. An opportunity for escape presents itself, driving Manius to fight for freedom, and he takes refuge in a Chinese farming village.
The farmers realize that Manius has put them under threat of attack, so they work with him to fortify the village. When the inevitable happens, the town withstands the attack, but Manius' friend, Ox, sees his daughter kidnapped. Manius and Ox set off to pursue the girl, battling the elements and their enemies in a quest for love and honor.
The strengths of this book include strong character development and the personal relationships that tie the characters together. The noncombative farmers add their strength of will to the warrior skills of Manius to become a formidable team. The reader takes a tense ride along as the hero improvises his way toward survival. The cultural fusion is engaging, and the Roman learns much from his colleagues.
There were certainly events that made an impression on the Roman people, who wrote them down and carried them through history, so Livy has some true facts to use. One example was the barbarian sack of Rome in 390 BCE. That story was well-known to all Romans. A treaty between Rome and Carthage dated 507 BCE was also verified, as was a solar eclipse in 404 BCE.
We know that Rome was originally settled by two separate groups who tended goat and cattle herds, because of the differences in their pottery. They lived in huts on the top of two of the famous Roman hills: the Palatine and the Esquiline and lived a pastoral life, which continued for a century or more until the Etruscans appeared. More on that later.
Let us review the history of the kings in chronological order. Those stories that are bolded appear to be true.
Tarquinius Priscus (616-578), the fifth king of Rome, was born in Etruria, and he introduced Etruscan customs and influences to Rome. Around this time, Roman pottery began to change under Etruscan influence and inscriptions exist in Rome that refer to the Tarquin family. We know that the Forum was drained in around 620 BCE, probably by Tarquinius. A new sewer was constructed to keep the Forum dry, and the contractors used Etruscan construction methods. Tarquinius is credited with creating the first Roman assembly (Curate). He may also have constructed the Temple of Vesta and the royal palace. Tarquinius introduced the Etruscan traditions of divination and augury (predicting the future). Lastly, he is credited with creating the three tribes, Ramnes, Tities, and Luceres, who later became the patrician class.
Tarquinius Superbus (535-510), also known as Tarquin the Proud, was the seventh king of Rome, and son of Tarquinius Priscus. Tarquinius Superbus is notorious for his despotic rule. He disregarded the rights of the Roman people and governed as a tyrant. Superbus consolidated power by suppressing political dissent and implemented a system of brutal repression. In 510 BCE, a revolt against the tyrant resulted in the overthrow of the king and the entire monarchy, marking the establishment of the Roman Republic.
The republic replaced the king with a new magistrate called the consul. Two consul positions were created, with veto power over each other, so neither could try and take control of the republic. Brutus was named the first consul of the new Republic along with Lucius Tarquinius Collatinus.
The Republic was launched in 509 BCE with a new political system, which included the Senate, people’s assembly, and two consuls. This was 250 years after the founding of the city, but few details from this period can be confirmed. We know that in 494 BCE, the Plebeians revolted, forcing the government to create a new magistrate position, the tribune, who would represent the plebeians. Later, in about 450 BCE, the plebeians forced the government to write down the laws of Rome (The Twelve Tables) and display them in the Forum for all to see.
The Romans went to war with the Etruscans in 405 BCE and it took them 10 years to capture the city of Veii. After many wars over many decades, the Romans defeated the Etruscans for the final time in 280 BCE, and absorbed Etruria into the republic.
What is surprising, though, is the overthrow of the kings and the establishment of the republic. The Latin people who occupied the geography in and around the city of Rome, were a unique people, who believed in themselves and were dedicated to building a political system that involved the people. Rome was one of few republics in history and probably unique in the ancient world.
Its people were hardworking, with an uncommon engineering sense, that drove them to build bridges, aqueducts, roads, and buildings, unlike any other civilization in ancient times. The Romans were not thinkers like the Greeks. They were doers. Of all the tribes and societies in Italy, or for that matter all of Europe, only the Romans possessed the skills and motivation to organize their world and set an example for all time.
CBS Poll: 76 Percent Approve of Trump's Address to Congress
Viewers overwhelmingly approved of what President Donald Trump said in his speech before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, according to a CBS News survey.
Trump boasted about the many accomplishments since being inaugurated Jan. 20 and exclaimed "we are just getting started."
A whopping 76% of those watching said they approved of Trump's first second-term speech to Congress, CBS News survey results showed Wednesday.
"Over the past six weeks, I have signed nearly 100 executive orders and taken more than 400 executive actions to restore common sense, safety, optimism, and wealth all across our wonderful land. The people elected me to do the job, and I am doing it. In fact, it has been stated by many that the first month of our presidency is the most successful in the history of our nation."
The viewership was heavily Republican, CBS News reported. Historically, a president's party draws more viewers to a State of the Union or speech before Congress.
This CBS News survey was based on 1,207 interviews of adults who watched the president's address to Congress on Tuesday night.
2 Nurses Charged With Threatening Israeli Patients
Australian police in New South Wales charged two nurses with threatening patients after the discovery of a viral video in which one claimed to have killed Israeli patients.
One of the two nurses was charged last week and the other was charged Tuesday. Both were removed from their hospital jobs last month, according to the Times of Israel.
“Detectives have overcome many challenges, including huge public expectation to put these individuals before the court,” New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb said, according to the Times.
How much do we really know about Minoan culture? How much is creative imagination?
Guest post by Giota Detsi
Truth be told, we have a lot of unanswered questions about the Minoans (Were they really called that, for instance?). However, the popularity of this civilization has led to the creation of false stereotypes. In our search for the truth from myths (and assumptions!) our assistants will be the usual; archaeological finds, anthropology, genetics, Greek myths, and ancient texts.
Truth be told, we have a lot of unanswered questions about the Minoans (Were they really called that, for instance?). However, the popularity of this civilization has led to the creation of false stereotypes. In our search for the truth from myths (and assumptions!) our assistants will be the usual; archaeological finds, anthropology, genetics, Greek myths, and ancient texts.
Let’s sum it up till now; the Minoans are (for sure) olive skin and dark-haired people, travelers, merchants, craftsmen, and probably primitive scientists. This was the easy part, as all the above facts came directly from excavation findings or lab analysis.
The discussion of topics such as the Minoan regime, religion, and society are tricky, because the lack of written texts and references can’t be replaced by archaeology.
However, there are two commonly believed assumptions that archaeology has debunked.
Evans was a skilled archaeologist, applied pioneer methods, and did remarkable, monumental work on Crete and was the single most influential person to have shaped modern understanding of the Minoan civilization. Why did he disguise the truth? The explanation has a political origin. The discovery of the warlike Mycenaean world by an amateur archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann, launched the prehistoric Aegean to take center stage.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Mediterranean and Balkans were ravaged by conflict between the weakening Ottoman Empire and subject nations struggling to gain independence. Sir Arthur had already experienced first-hand the terrible ethnically- and religiously-driven conflict in the Balkans, and again on Crete, and hoped his excavation at Knossos could reveal the oldest European civilization to be a place of peace and unity.
This is Crete, a mountainous island of ~8,500 km2 in the middle of the Eastern Mediterranean.
It lies within the uplifted fore-arc section of the Hellenic subduction margin. In simple words, it is exactly where the African oceanic plate runs into and slides beneath the continental Eurasian one. As a result, it is the most seismically active region of Europe, the island is literally trembling, a fact that the Minoans took seriously during construction. Their anti-seismic constructions were ahead of their contemporaries.
When the anti-seismic skills were not enough, the Minoans asked their deities for protection, offering them the ultimate sacrifice, human lives!
Those were the Minoans…bright and dark, victims and killers. More than a hundred years after they entered the world of history, emerging from mythology, they still keep a lot of secrets and surprises from us. This only makes them even more fascinating….
It has taken some time for Apple to release its first modem and it did so with the launch of the iPhone 16e last month. The cellular modem is called the C1.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon told CNBC its latest modem will create a big distance in performance versus Apple, which has made its first foray into the technology.
Modems are a key component of smartphones that connect the device to the mobile network. Qualcomm is one of the biggest modem suppliers in the world and for years has been the go-to company for Apple's iPhones.
But in 2019, Apple bought Intel's modem business with the view of designing its own modem in-house, much like it does with its smartphone processors.
It has taken some time for Apple to release its first modem and it did so quietly with the launch of the iPhone 16e last month. The cellular modem is called the C1.
This week, Qualcomm announced the X85, its latest high-end modem. In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Amon touted the improved performance of the modem, suggesting it would create a big gulf between it and Apple.
Chinese smartphone players like Xiaomi have found success over the past few years expanding globally.
BARCELONA — U.S. President Donald Trump's continued clashes with China over tech and trade looms heavy over Chinese smartphone vendors who have grown globally in the past few years, creating uncertainty over whether some of these companies may be targeted by Washington, similarly to Huawei.
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Chinese electronics players from Xiaomi to Honor and Oppo were out in force, showing off their latest devices. Xiaomi even had its latest electric vehicle — the SU7 Ultra – on show as it looked to create a buzz.
Xiaomi also launched a high-end smartphone while Honor announced a $10 billion investment in AI. Oppo touted its AI privacy features and other lesser-known players like Tecno, owned by Transsion, unveiled products like AI glasses.
Huawei was also in attendance, and showed off the Mate XT, a trifold smartphone which it has launched in international markets as it charts a very cautious comeback to the global sphere.
To some extent, Huawei serves as a cautionary tale to other Chinese players. The Shenzhen-headquartered firm was once the biggest smartphone vendor in the world until U.S. sanctions crushed its handset business.
The Kremlin said Wednesday that future talks between Russia and the United States would include discussions on Iran's nuclear program, a subject it said had been "touched upon" in an initial round of U.S.-Russia talks last month.
Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Russia has agreed to assist President Donald Trump's administration in communicating with Iran on various issues, including on Tehran's nuclear program and its support for regional anti-U.S. proxies.
The Kremlin has not confirmed that, but has made clear that Iran is now one of the subjects that will be discussed in more detail by Washington and Moscow.
"So far there is only an understanding that the Russian position really is that this problem of Iran's nuclear dossier should be solved exclusively by peaceful political and diplomatic means," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
"We believe that there is potential for this, because Iran is our ally, our partner, and a country with which we are developing comprehensive, mutually beneficial and mutually respectful relations, and Russia is ready to do everything possible for this. The United States is aware of this."
Trump last month restored his "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran which includes efforts to drive its oil exports down to zero in order to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Iran denies any such intention.
Apple is such a scam with their 30% marketplace fee. Capturing nearly 27 billion in revenue last year from people buying things from the app. It's absurd!
My long form post from today done throught the InLeo UI did not register as being published from InLeo. Showing the #inleo tag today not the C/LEOFINANCE. #feedback.
Grandma's spoiled grandmother, as always adorning the living room of the house, with all its splendor, on this very sunny Wednesday in the city of Buenos Aires, #argentina. Have a nice day, full of many blessings and above all lots of health, the rest comes on its own.
#feedback the leo auth sign in option is greyed out and non functional. Can not enter username can not enter keys… browser is brave but the same error on keychain browser too…
Bitcoin isn't purchased for profit—it's acquired because it represents money itself. Those investing solely to accumulate more dollars miss the true concept: Bitcoin serves as an alternative currency, not a means to increase dollar holdings.
Holding BTC as a store of value aligns with its role as a hedge and an alternative to traditional currencies. It's interesting how it lends itself to that gold-like narrative without necessarily being used for everyday transactions
Currency is government-issued money. Money itself doesn't have to be issued by a government; it just has to be acceptable to both parties of a transaction. Strictly speaking, we should be calling Bitcoin (and altcoins) cryptomoney.
That's a solid point—money's essence is mutual acceptance. Bitcoin's strength lies in its decentralized nature, creating a form of cryptomoney that isn't reliant on traditional institutions, but instead on trust in its network dynamics
It’s interesting to see Bitcoin's evolution alongside other cryptos like Dash. While it may not work as everyday money for some, many still value its robustness as a digital store of value.
True, it's a dynamic space where each asset adapts to new challenges and niches. It'll be fascinating to watch how evolving use cases and innovations shape the crypto landscape over time
Yeah, what an asshole. Ukraine and Europe needs to stay strong. These are mind games and negotiating tactics to get European countries to up their military spending which of of course isn't such a bad idea.
Litecoin's fast block times and lower fees are great for smaller transactions, but Bitcoin’s network size and security make it the gold standard for larger value storage and adoption
Hacked Funds: Total stolen amounts to USD 1.4bn, about 500k ETH, with 77% still traceable, 20% unaccounted for, and 3% frozen.
• 83% (417,348 ETH, roughly $1B) were swapped into BTC using 6,954 wallets (averaging 1.71 BTC each).
This week is crucial for freezing operations as funds begin moving at exchanges, OTC, and P2P.
• 361,255 ETH, or $0.9B, equating to 72%, were transacted via Thorchain and remain traceable.
• 79,655 ETH (around 16% of the total) have gone
dark via ExCH, pending updates.
• 40,233 ETH (or $100M) moved through OKX web3 proxy, with 16,680 ETH traceable, and 23,553 ETH (about $65M, or 5%) still untraceable, awaiting details from OKX web3.
Bounty Update:
• Eleven parties assisted in freezing the funds, with top contributions from Mantle, Paraswap, and ZachXBT.
• A total of $2,178,797 USDT has been distributed to 11 bounty hunters."
Yes, it appears more states are exploring Bitcoin's potential in legislation. It's encouraging to see a broader dialogue around crypto regulation and its impact across different regions
The portfolio requires a significant rebalance. Certain allocations have expanded dramatically while others remain underrepresented. The focus will shift back to established benchmarks soon. #investing #finance
🎶 Weekly Hive MUSIC Threadcast #6!
This is the next episode of the weekly MUSIC Threadcast!
Running late this time cause I was knocked out from carneval. 😂
Welcome to our HIVE MUSIC MONDAYS, where we celebrate the love for music! 🎧 🎵
Share your favorite music!
Every Monday, you can share your favorite tracks – whether they're from Hive, YouTube, SoundCloud, or any other platform. Let's discover and enjoy great music together! 🎶🎼
Post a link to your favorite music in the comments (3Speak, YouTube, etc.)
Engage with others and explore new tunes!
Let's fill Mondays with music and motivation from now on! 🚀
#threadcast #music #hive #community #sound #vibes #raven #hmm
this is one of the most popular #music songs in my country #Bolivia, the dance is called diablada
Thank you so much for sending this! =)
I was not a big afrobeat fan .!!! but after I heard this song , I fell in love with the whole genre . Such a beautiful song .
I love afrobeats!
I am a fan now .!!! 😆
Thanks alot for sending music I don´t know! :) It´s always great to see the music varity here!
A little bit of my own music. A remix I made from one of my songs.
!summarize#hmm #hive #music #raven #electronic #edm #remix
this is another #music track that's popular in parties here, the dance is called "caporales" heavy influence by african rythm with a bolivian twist
I like this kind of music as it´s good mood!
Ok enough carneval. 😂 Just love these detail sounds and the energy!
#hmm #music #hive #techno #edm
More carneval music! No matter how stupid, you can party and dance to all these songs!
!summarize#carneval #hmm #music #hive #mallehit
Of course another Hyperpop. Trying to analyze this genre, cause I want to produce it myself!
#music #hive #hmm #natesib #hyperpop
!summarize
We just had carneval, so of course I need to show you some typical german carneval music. 😂😂 It´s crazy weird shit.
!summarize#hmm #music #hive #humpahumpa #mallehit #carneval
Love the synth sounds!
!summarize#hmm #hive #music #electronic
One of the best Phonk songs there is!
#hmm #music #hive #phonk
!summarize
have a listen to this whole ep .This whole album has been on loop this week for me too . Perfect mix of east and west . @ravenmus1c
Thanks alot for this! Totally different.
He is one of my fav artists here from india . !!!
I do like this song. It's from a Spanish singer named Carlos Sadness. I found out about him by accident. I was listening to the radio once I was waiting for an appointment like 7 or 8 years ago. I like the mix of the 80s vibe it has. I hope you enjoy it!
Yeaahhh! this its our new song :)
🧵 Hace unas horas publicamos el Nº más reciente de nuestra revista digital Humanitas Magazine Es grandioso ver como la comunidad va creciendo, tanto en suscriptores como en calidad de contenido compartido.
¿Qué encontrarás en nuestra revista?
En esta publicación que intentamos sea semanal encontraras todas la publicaciones compartidas desde el pasado número publicado, además de enterarte de las iniciativas activas en la comunidad y también te enterarás de las actualizaciones y quienes forman parte de nuestros miembros...
Si te interesa saber más, a continuación encontrarás el enlace a nuestra publicación.
#humanitas #threadstorm #outrech #spanish
2/3 Como proyecto nuestro objetivo a corto plazo sigue siendo claro: alcanzar los 1000 suscriptores, consolidándonos así como un referente en el emergente ecosistema Web3. Al congregarnos en este espacio común, no solo intercambiamos conocimientos especializados e ideas innovadoras, sino que también establecemos relaciones sólidas basadas en el respeto mutuo y la pasión por las humanidades en entornos digitales. Juntos, estamos construyendo una red global de intelectuales y entusiastas que impulsa el progreso de esta disciplina y redefine los límites de lo posible.
3/3 https://inleo.io/@eudemo/humanitas-magazine-revista-digital-del-proyecto-humanitas-7xu
Achieving a monumental breakthrough—here’s a notable milestone:
"Unichain recently surpassed a billion dollars in volume using the Uniswap Protocol. The dynamic pink chain has made its debut ✨"
#crypto #DeFi
We're happy for our @mayaprotocol friends, and are happy that decentralized trading volume continues to grow.
DEX is future.
Decentralize or die! 😤
#crypto
https://inleo.io/threads/view/thedessertlinux/re-leothreads-2pay4tped
love to see this!
We love it too. Decentralization is the way, and anyone who helps us get to that point is our friend!
This is great and yes decentralization is the future
Very happy to see them grow.
While I still encourage people to listen to my music on streaming platforms, I gotta say, the money is wayyyyyy better at Hive
Just be active on hive and it will pay.
I only use streaming platforms to reach more people and to make it easier to listen. I don’t really expect profit or a community there.
spotify is a joke but they mske millions anyways
I can’t defend all their business practices but after doing the math, the amount they give artists isn’t completely unfair. Since people only spend $10 on music and listen to a lot of music, it’s not that unfair to give artists what they give. I don’t doubt they are scummy in other ways and have heard a bit about though I don’t remember
I think the real issue is the overall attention economy that focuses on quantity over quality , and the centralization of attention. I always thought I wanted my core 100 supporters but after 6 years I may have found 5 or 6 and none of them have any money lol. Meanwhile the standard of 100 core fans has become a standard of 1000 core fans.
Maybe I just suck 🤷♂️
But actually I don’t blame that on anything, if I play more shows and improve my skills at recording stuff I know more people will listen 😊
A single threespeak video could make more with the music you're so right about that man
spotify and youtube are still good for POTENTIAL reach but hive is not only where there is money but also potential friends and collaborators.
Looks like someone's trying to DDoS INLEO
If you see intermittent outages, they are the cause. We are deploying some countermeasures against DDOS attacks right now
If the UI gives you a cloudflare error, try waiting a few minutes and refreshing
Annyoing that people just wanna disrupt Inleo..
yeah, we keep pushing though
Sometimes it's needed to test the security and strength of the network
woah this explains the error pages I was experience some hours back
Watch some gameplay by our community members!
#kompete #kompetegameWhat a Shots 👀👀
So, you love russia?
Or you love Donald?
Or you love BOTH?
The only thing I get out of this is because Strong as a person or nation and you'll avoid an invasion automatically... I respect Russians but don't like their invasion attitude
Russia is a terrible invader
Makes one wonder what does Putin have on Trump?
My Boom!
Good Point!
Russia has a habit of invading it's neighbors.
They are the reason for NATO's existence.
Not just neighbors - Cze is not, never were an I hope never will be a Russian neighbor.
Russia loves Invading and it is getting worrisome
Russia is not to blame.
It's the dictator Zelenski, Ukraine is to blame for Russia invading it.
This is what Trump says, he must have had something to drink. Haha
Neither of them.
My songs are available on social media now, feel free to put them in your stories by searching “I+Everything” and/or “Sun Shone Blue”
by @selfhelp4trollsso glad to see this happening man, keep training and keep putting in more of those awesome songs
Oh this is good! Such a chill vibe, there's some Mark Lanegan about the music in my opinion. I love it!
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Thanks!!! I wasn’t familiar with him but just checked out and it’s cool!
This song was the one I was most satisfied with as far as production goes (which is my weakest point, but something I still want to do myself for now). It’s also the oldest song I still play, maybe 12 years old. Up on Spotify Apple snd YouTube “Astral Blanket”
My favourite with him is Burning Jacobs Ladder.
Such a great track, and to be honest, your song reminds me of it. Not entirely, obviously, but the vibe I get is the same!
I'll be tuning in to the song tomorrow (too tired and tipsy right now)
!BBH
that’s an incredible song! Saved it, and I’m honored to be compared to it in any way! I kind of see it, it feels like we were going for a similar emotion. And actually the song was inspired by my own imagination of the themes of Kinkakuji where a man burns the Golden Pavillion
Glad you like it. I hope it will inspire more from you. Currently listening to the album Sun shone blue 💪🏼
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this song in particular sounds like a good background for John Wick movie fight scene
hahahah do John Wick films have such gloomy songs during the fight scenes?
I guess I can imagine it but it would be pretty experimental to put it there!
very experimental but I have watched John wick so many times and I know that kind of song will fit perfectly 🔥🔥🔥💪💯
We got some new players from HIVE! @gr33nm4ster thanks for sharing your video! We have linked the post in the replies! LFK! #KOMPETE
Thanks for the mention, the Kompete project is very good. I am studying the defi system in the game but thanks to Hive I am already earning
great! Thanks for playing the game! You can use Konvert to make your skins NFTs on either BASE or Ethereum and then sell those on the BAZAAR.
Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 3/5/25. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Crazy E-Paper Smartphone! | Boox Palma 2 E-Reader Review
The Boox Palma 2 is a pocket-friendly e-reader with a 6.13-inch display, weighing only 170g. It runs on Android 13, with limited customization options and no app drawer. The device has a fingerprint sensor, 12GB of storage, and supports microSD cards. It also features a bonus button that can be customized to perform various actions. The Palma 2 has a light sensor, and a matte finish to reduce glare.
The e-reader supports various file formats, including EPUB, CBZ, and more. The display is crisp, with a resolution of 1648 x 824 pixels, but the elongated aspect ratio can make it difficult to read certain books and documents. The device also has a camera, but it's primarily used for scanning documents. The battery life is decent, with up to 50 hours of reading time.
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Mecha Comet Linux Handheld Overview
The Mecha Comet is a modular Linux handheld computer that aims to bring back the spirit of customization and modularity found in older computers. It runs on Debian Linux and features a custom GUI that has been open-sourced, along with the CAD files, bootloader, kernel, and image generation tools.
The device has a 40-pin IO that can be extended to use Raspberry Pi hats and supports USB-based controllers, allowing for customization and expansion. The Mecha Comet also prioritizes repairability, with a removable back cover and a single screw size throughout the device, making it easy to upgrade or replace components.
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The INTERNET is killing old PC hardware
The internet has become a major obstacle for old computers, making them nearly unusable due to the high demands of modern websites. Even with lightweight operating systems like Windows 7 or Linux, old laptops struggle to load basic websites due to adverts, videos, and animations. The video demonstrates this issue using an old laptop with an AMD A4 1200 CPU from 2013, which struggles to play videos and load websites.
Switching to a different OS, such as Puppy Linux, doesn't significantly improve the experience. Old hardware is still unable to handle the demands of modern websites. Plugins like h264 IFI can help with video playback, but it's not a comprehensive solution.
The internet is not designed for older hardware. Simply installing a lightweight operating system or browser is not enough.
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The most promising tech from CES 2025
The video showcases various innovative technologies presented at CES 2025, highlighting the fine line between promising and ridiculous tech. The host explores different products, including a nano filter that separates oil from water, a transparent 3D display, and electric assist skis.
They also visit John Deere's booth, featuring a brand new camera system and computer setup for farming equipment, as well as an autonomous lawn mower. Additionally, the host discovers a smart device that uses indoor solar cells to power low-energy devices and a wearable saliva mouth guard with bio sensors.
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Why is this Lenovo's MOST POPULAR Tablet?
The Lenovo Tab M11 is currently Lenovo's most popular tablet, with over 5,000 units sold on Amazon last month. Priced under $200, it offers a range of features including 64GB to 128GB storage, 4GB RAM, an 11-inch display with up to 90Hz refresh rate, and good battery life with 7.5 hours of usage at 100% screen brightness.
The tablet also supports Android 14, has pen support, and a PC mode for productivity. However, the performance is just okay, with a Mediatech Helio G88 processor, and the software can be glitchy after updates.
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kkrieger: The Impossible FPS
In 2004, the Farbrausch demo group created a first-person shooter called kkrieger, fitting it into just 96 kilobytes. This was achieved through procedural generation, creating textures and models on the fly, and clever coding techniques. The team used an algorithm to generate textures from a few base patterns, then combined them with bump maps and lighting effects for a realistic environment.
The 3D engine was optimized for low memory usage, and "operator stacking" was used to create complex models and textures from simple primitives. The game's code was written in C++ and assembly language, focusing on efficiency and compactness. A tool called Vergisik was used to create the textures, which were then combined with other elements to create the game's visuals.
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Linux Powered Mini PC in Your Pocket? The Mecha Comet Makes It Happen!
The Mecha Comet is a modular Linux handheld device that was showcased at CES 2025. It features a 3.4-inch IPS display, quad-core 1.8 GHz CPU, 32 GB of internal storage, gigabit Ethernet port, and two full-size USB ports. The device runs on Mecha OS and has a modular design, allowing users to attach different modules such as a keyboard, gamepad, and GPIO module.
The creator of the device is planning to launch a Kickstarter campaign and is open to community feedback and contributions. The Mecha Comet has the potential to be used for a variety of purposes, including gaming, emulation, and even as a drone controller or smart home controller.
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9 Niche Tech Products That Improves Life
The video discusses 9 niche tech products that improved the creator's life, ranging from affordable to expensive. These include:
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A Complete 64-bit OS on a Floppy: MenuetOS
The video explores MenuetOS, a 64-bit operating system that can fit on a 3.5" floppy disk. MenuetOS is the parent OS of KolibriOS, which was previously reviewed. The OS boots quickly, taking around 1 minute and 9 seconds to reach the desktop from a floppy disk. The reviewer tests various features, including the browser, which doesn't seem to work, and the network card, which is detected but doesn't appear to be active.
The OS includes a process manager, a text editor, and a flat assembler, as well as games like Pacman, Chess, and Space Invaders. However, sound doesn't seem to work, and some games are only available on the CD image. The reviewer also tests the webserver and finds it to be useful for sharing basic pages or files locally.
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As the Roman territory expanded in the late republican years, the Senate became less effective, because it could not adapt to the changing requirements for government. Ultimately, its poor judgment and the rising power of the people led to the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. The people rose partly because the generals began to pay the troops directly, causing a transformation from a citizen army to a professional army. Troops loyal to a power hungry commander could overthrow a government, as they did for Julius Caesar.
The United States Senate was modeled after the Roman Senate – a body of elder statesmen design to act as a brake against the whims of the people, whose interests were expressed in House of Representatives. The original plan called for senators to be elected in the same way as representatives, but this was voted down by “small” states who feared states with the largest territories could control them. The framers also feared a repeat of what happened to the Romans -- too much power by the people resulting in demagoguery -- so they put in place a system where Senators were elected by the states rather than the people.
Foundation of Roman Law – The Twelve Tables
In the beginning of the Roman Republic (509 B.C.), the law was held privately by the priests and the aristocratic class (Senate). Abuses of the plebian class were common, and it didn’t take long for the people to agitate for better rights and legal protections from these abuses. As early as 494 B.C., there was a mass demonstration and strike by workers demanding basic rights.
After decades of continuing unrest, the Senate agreed to publish the laws for all to see. Ten scholars, called Decemvirs, were designated to compile and publish the law. The result of this effort was the Twelve Tables – posted in the Forum in ~450 B.C.
"It's the first modem that has so much AI, it actually increases the range of performance of the modem so the modem can deal with weaker signals," Amon told CNBC.
"What that will do will set a huge delta between the performance of premium Android devices, and iOS devices, when you compare what Qualcomm can do versus what Apple is doing."
The iPhone 16e is Apple's cheapest smartphone on the latest range. Several reports suggest Apple is working on modems for its higher end iPhones.
Amon reiterated a statement he has made previously that he expects Qualcomm will not supply Apple with modems in 2027.
Just as Huawei is looking to dip its toe into international smartphone sales again and other Chinese players are growing quickly, Trump is back in the White House, which is likely to overshadow these companies' presence at MWC, according to Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight.
"I think also unfortunately for Huawei, just as they are starting to get back on their feet, the re-emergence of Trump and his overall strategy with regards to 'America First' and placing pressure on the Chinese, not only affects Huawei, but it affects all of the Chinese manufacturers that will be at MWC," Wood told CNBC.
So far, Trump has focused on raising tariffs on Chinese imports. But there has been little action on the technology restriction front. Under the previous President Joe Biden, Washington brought in several rounds of restrictions that looked to cut off China's access to advanced technology in areas such as semiconductors.
Europe focus
Other analysts agree there is a risk of increased scrutiny but point to a couple of key reasons why other Chinese manufacturers may not be restricted the way Huawei was.
Francisco Jeronimo, vice president for data and analytics at International Data Corporation (IDC), said that the Chinese brands are focusing their efforts on Europe rather than the U.S., which could help deflect scrutiny from Washington.
Aqua Marcia – The Great Roman Aqueduct
Most people know the Romans were great engineers. The roads and buildings they built survive today as monuments to that skill. But the list of Roman engineering feats is not complete without mentioning the aqueducts, which combined beauty and functionality with engineering skill.
In the earliest days of Rome, drinking water was obtained from wells or the Tiber River, but it wasn’t long before the Tiber became polluted. To solve this problem, the Romans decided to build aqueducts to transport fresh water from mountain springs to the city. The first, named Aqua Appia, was constructed in 312 B.C., but the Aqua Marcia stands as the greatest of the Roman aqueducts.
Russia has deepened its ties with the Islamic Republic since the start of the Ukraine war, and signed a strategic cooperation treaty with Iran in January.
The Kremlin said that the subject of Iran was touched upon during Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia last month.
"It was touched upon in Riyadh," Peskov said. "But not in detail, not in detail."
Asked specifically about the Bloomberg report, Peskov said: "Look, the topic of Iran was on the agenda, it was touched upon, but at the same time, not in detail."
IRS Drafting Plans to Cut as Much as Half of Its 90K Workforce: Report
The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce by as much as half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation.
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to disclose the plans.
A reduction in force of tens of thousands of employees would render the IRS “dysfunctional,” said John Koskinen, a former IRS Commissioner. The federal tax collector employs roughly 90,000 workers total across the United States, according to the latest IRS data. People of color make up 56% of the IRS workforce, and women represent 65%.
Trump Honors 13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor as Secret Service Agent
President Trump introduced DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old brain cancer survivor, as the newest honorary member of the U.S. Secret Service during his address to Congress.
President Donald Trump used his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday to unveil a new member of the U.S. Secret Service — a 13-year-old brain cancer survivor named DJ.
Trump said the boy, DJ Daniel, who was dressed in a Houston police uniform and sitting with his father in the gallery of the House of Representatives for the speech, had always dreamed of becoming a police officer.
Taiwan May Buy More US Weapons, Seeks Closer Ties
Taiwan is seeking closer security ties with the United States and will look to buy more weapons from the country, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday citing a senior Taiwanese official.
I believe there is a way to have a closer security relation, unofficially, with the US," Taiwan's deputy foreign minister, François Chihchung Wu, told Bloomberg in an interview.
"In increasing our defense budget, certainly the consequence is to buy more American weapons because Europeans don't want to sell us weapons," the report added, quoting Wu as saying.
Medvedev: Russia Must Inflict 'Maximum Defeat' on Ukraine
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said Russia's main goal is to inflict maximum defeat on Ukraine.
Russia's main task remains to inflict "maximum defeat" on Ukraine, former president Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday.
"Russia is advancing. The enemy is resisting and has not yet been defeated," said Medvedev, who is deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council. "Inflicting maximum defeat on the enemy 'on the ground' remains our main task today."
Medvedev said he expected the United States to resume military aid to Ukraine, which it suspended on Monday, once Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a minerals agreement with Washington.
The dominant coin of both the Republic and the Empire was the silver Denarius, which weighed 4 oz. When the Denarius was first struck in 211 B.C., its value was,
1 ox = 10 sheep = 60 Denarius.
Roman soldiers were paid 120 Denarii per year until 50 B.C., when their pay was doubled by Julius Caesar. Some additional examples:
A cavalry horse cost 312 Denarii
A slave cost 300 Denarii
A tunic, toga, and sandals could be purchased for less than 100 Denarii.
The Denarius lasted 450 years as the most common Roman coin (211 B.C. – 243 AD).
The Republic included, in its system of government, more than one People's Assembly to vote on and pass new laws. One of these assemblies was modeled on the structure of the Army, and the Knights (members of the cavalry) became the most influential of its members. Later the Knights evolved into the Equestrian order - a third social class, above the Plebians but below the Patricians.
Roman Stoic Philosophy
Roman stoics believed defined their religious principles as Logic, Physics, and Ethics.
-Logic says we cannot know anything outside our senses.
-Physics says the world is material and knowledge comes from a sense of material things.
-Ethics says the essentail nature of human beings is reason. Virtue is life according to reason.
There are four virtures; wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance.
Wisdom is the ability to perceive what is real along with its relationships, causes, and consequences. Justice is respect for the property and rights of individuals. Courage is the ability to accept fortune for what it is. Soberness regulates the natural appetites so they are neither in excess or defect.
China Increases Defense Budget 7.2 Percent to $245 Billion
China said Wednesday it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year, as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense lead in Asia.
China said Wednesday it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year, as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense lead in Asia.
China's military spending remains the second largest behind the U.S. and it already has the world's largest navy.
The budget, which adds up to about $245 billion, was announced at the National People's Congress, the annual meeting of China's legislature. The Pentagon and many experts say China's total spending on defense might be 40% higher or more because of items included under other budgets.
Dem Mayors in Congress Talking Sanctuary Cities Protecting Criminal Illegals
House lawmakers will question the mayors of four of the country's largest cities Wednesday about their sanctuary city protections, which restrict local officials in helping enforce federal immigration law.
The Republicans who lead the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have long criticized such laws, as has President Donald Trump, a Republican who returned to the White House in January promising to deport more unauthorized immigrants than his predecessors.
The committee has invited the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City, all Democrats, to explain and defend the laws during a televised hearing at 10 a.m. ET.
Some mayors have defended the laws as making all their residents safer.
Even in sanctuary cities, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are free to arrest people they have cause to believe are living in the U.S. without authorization, typically a civil, not criminal, violation.
ICE has a major field office in lower Manhattan, and its officers arrest hundreds of migrants across New York City each year under both Republican and Democratic presidents.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security can deport non-citizens once an immigration judge has issued a final order of removal.
The main point of contention has been over how some cities handle what ICE calls detainer requests. ICE officials routinely ask local prison, jail or police officials to continue to detain a migrant who was free to leave custody: they have posted bail, a judge has ordered their release, or they have completed a prison sentence.
Supreme Court to Consider Nuclear Waste Storage Dispute
The Supreme Court will decide whether the Nuclear Regulatory Commission can license nuclear waste storage facilities, amid objections from Texas, New Mexico, and the oil industry.
The U.S. government and a company that was awarded a license by the NRC, the federal agency that regulates nuclear energy in the United States, to operate a facility in western Texas have appealed a lower court's ruling declaring this storage arrangement unlawful.
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, showed skepticism toward the authority of federal regulatory agencies in several major rulings during former President Joe Biden's administration.
The NRC case is being argued at a time when President Donald Trump's administration has taken aim at various federal agencies in his campaign to downsize and overhaul the U.S. government and fire thousands of workers.
The U.S. government also argues that the plaintiffs lacked authority to bring the lawsuit because they failed to participate in the agency's adjudication process.
Texas and New Mexico said the NRC had no authority to issue the license, and that Congress "has already legislated a solution to the nation's nuclear-waste problem: permanent storage in Yucca Mountain."
FT: US Cuts Off Intel Sharing With Ukraine
The United States has cut off intelligence-sharing with Kyiv in a move that could seriously hamper the Ukrainian military's ability to target Russian forces, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the matter.
The news came after DailyMail.com reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump had ordered allied nations to stop sharing military intelligence information with Ukraine.
"The United States' instruction to stop allies sharing U.S.-derived intelligence with Ukraine is what I would expect," U.K. military intelligence expert Phil Ingram told the Mail.
Ukraine has relied on U.S. intelligence cooperation to identify and strike Russian military targets, Financial Times reported.
Three officials confirmed the U.S. decision to freeze intelligence channels with Kyiv, the outlet reported.
Speaker Johnson: Censure Rep. Green for Speech 'Spectacle'
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday night that Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, deserves to be censured for his "absolutely shameful" disruptions during President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress.
"He should be censured," Johnson told The Hill shortly after Trump's speech ended. "It's a spectacle that was not necessary. He's made history in a terrible way, and I hope he enjoys it."
A resolution to censure Green is expected, as the board of the conservative House Freedom Caucus said before Trump's speech that it would censure any House Democrat who interrupted him.
Volvo May Make Some Cars in US to Avoid Tariffs
Volvo Cars may move production of some of its models to the U.S. depending on tariffs, but aims to stick to a plan to export its European-made EX30 SUV model to the United States later this year, the company's CEO said Wednesday.
Volvo Cars last year moved production of its EX30 electric vehicles from China to Europe to avoid European Union tariffs.
The expectation President Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean more tariffs could require further adaptation.
Production of the SUV in Europe is set to begin this quarter and Volvo's plan is to increase production in the coming months to serve both the European and U.S. markets in the second half of 2025, CEO Jim Rowan told Reuters.
Exports of cars from Europe to the U.S. are only subject to a 2.5% tariff for now, but that is likely to change.
The president and members of the senate were selected by officials of each state and not by the people. In addition, those without property could not vote. The property requirement was relaxed over time so that by 1850, all white male citizens could vote. Popular vote for senators was not established until 1910.
Both of these controls were taken from the Roman republican model.
The author tells the powerful story of the Roman Centurion Manius, who survives the total defeat of his army, only to have his life changed forever as he fights to survive and return home. Manius and some of his fellow soldiers are sold into slavery and transported to the Far East by a barbarian tribe. When his companions are sold, Manius remains behind because he is crippled. A group of Chinese prisoners join him, prompting Manius to befriend them and learn their language. An opportunity for escape presents itself, driving Manius to fight for freedom, and he takes refuge in a Chinese farming village.
The farmers realize that Manius has put them under threat of attack, so they work with him to fortify the village. When the inevitable happens, the town withstands the attack, but Manius' friend, Ox, sees his daughter kidnapped. Manius and Ox set off to pursue the girl, battling the elements and their enemies in a quest for love and honor.
The strengths of this book include strong character development and the personal relationships that tie the characters together. The noncombative farmers add their strength of will to the warrior skills of Manius to become a formidable team. The reader takes a tense ride along as the hero improvises his way toward survival. The cultural fusion is engaging, and the Roman learns much from his colleagues.
There were certainly events that made an impression on the Roman people, who wrote them down and carried them through history, so Livy has some true facts to use. One example was the barbarian sack of Rome in 390 BCE. That story was well-known to all Romans. A treaty between Rome and Carthage dated 507 BCE was also verified, as was a solar eclipse in 404 BCE.
We know that Rome was originally settled by two separate groups who tended goat and cattle herds, because of the differences in their pottery. They lived in huts on the top of two of the famous Roman hills: the Palatine and the Esquiline and lived a pastoral life, which continued for a century or more until the Etruscans appeared. More on that later.
Let us review the history of the kings in chronological order. Those stories that are bolded appear to be true.
The republic replaced the king with a new magistrate called the consul. Two consul positions were created, with veto power over each other, so neither could try and take control of the republic. Brutus was named the first consul of the new Republic along with Lucius Tarquinius Collatinus.
After the kings
The Republic was launched in 509 BCE with a new political system, which included the Senate, people’s assembly, and two consuls. This was 250 years after the founding of the city, but few details from this period can be confirmed. We know that in 494 BCE, the Plebeians revolted, forcing the government to create a new magistrate position, the tribune, who would represent the plebeians. Later, in about 450 BCE, the plebeians forced the government to write down the laws of Rome (The Twelve Tables) and display them in the Forum for all to see.
The Romans went to war with the Etruscans in 405 BCE and it took them 10 years to capture the city of Veii. After many wars over many decades, the Romans defeated the Etruscans for the final time in 280 BCE, and absorbed Etruria into the republic.
What is surprising, though, is the overthrow of the kings and the establishment of the republic. The Latin people who occupied the geography in and around the city of Rome, were a unique people, who believed in themselves and were dedicated to building a political system that involved the people. Rome was one of few republics in history and probably unique in the ancient world.
Its people were hardworking, with an uncommon engineering sense, that drove them to build bridges, aqueducts, roads, and buildings, unlike any other civilization in ancient times. The Romans were not thinkers like the Greeks. They were doers. Of all the tribes and societies in Italy, or for that matter all of Europe, only the Romans possessed the skills and motivation to organize their world and set an example for all time.
CBS Poll: 76 Percent Approve of Trump's Address to Congress
Viewers overwhelmingly approved of what President Donald Trump said in his speech before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, according to a CBS News survey.
Trump boasted about the many accomplishments since being inaugurated Jan. 20 and exclaimed "we are just getting started."
A whopping 76% of those watching said they approved of Trump's first second-term speech to Congress, CBS News survey results showed Wednesday.
"Over the past six weeks, I have signed nearly 100 executive orders and taken more than 400 executive actions to restore common sense, safety, optimism, and wealth all across our wonderful land. The people elected me to do the job, and I am doing it. In fact, it has been stated by many that the first month of our presidency is the most successful in the history of our nation."
The viewership was heavily Republican, CBS News reported. Historically, a president's party draws more viewers to a State of the Union or speech before Congress.
This CBS News survey was based on 1,207 interviews of adults who watched the president's address to Congress on Tuesday night.
2 Nurses Charged With Threatening Israeli Patients
Australian police in New South Wales charged two nurses with threatening patients after the discovery of a viral video in which one claimed to have killed Israeli patients.
One of the two nurses was charged last week and the other was charged Tuesday. Both were removed from their hospital jobs last month, according to the Times of Israel.
“Detectives have overcome many challenges, including huge public expectation to put these individuals before the court,” New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb said, according to the Times.
How much do we really know about Minoan culture? How much is creative imagination?
Guest post by Giota Detsi
Truth be told, we have a lot of unanswered questions about the Minoans (Were they really called that, for instance?). However, the popularity of this civilization has led to the creation of false stereotypes. In our search for the truth from myths (and assumptions!) our assistants will be the usual; archaeological finds, anthropology, genetics, Greek myths, and ancient texts.
Truth be told, we have a lot of unanswered questions about the Minoans (Were they really called that, for instance?). However, the popularity of this civilization has led to the creation of false stereotypes. In our search for the truth from myths (and assumptions!) our assistants will be the usual; archaeological finds, anthropology, genetics, Greek myths, and ancient texts.
Let’s sum it up till now; the Minoans are (for sure) olive skin and dark-haired people, travelers, merchants, craftsmen, and probably primitive scientists. This was the easy part, as all the above facts came directly from excavation findings or lab analysis.
The discussion of topics such as the Minoan regime, religion, and society are tricky, because the lack of written texts and references can’t be replaced by archaeology.
However, there are two commonly believed assumptions that archaeology has debunked.
Evans was a skilled archaeologist, applied pioneer methods, and did remarkable, monumental work on Crete and was the single most influential person to have shaped modern understanding of the Minoan civilization. Why did he disguise the truth? The explanation has a political origin. The discovery of the warlike Mycenaean world by an amateur archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann, launched the prehistoric Aegean to take center stage.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Mediterranean and Balkans were ravaged by conflict between the weakening Ottoman Empire and subject nations struggling to gain independence. Sir Arthur had already experienced first-hand the terrible ethnically- and religiously-driven conflict in the Balkans, and again on Crete, and hoped his excavation at Knossos could reveal the oldest European civilization to be a place of peace and unity.
This is Crete, a mountainous island of ~8,500 km2 in the middle of the Eastern Mediterranean.
It lies within the uplifted fore-arc section of the Hellenic subduction margin. In simple words, it is exactly where the African oceanic plate runs into and slides beneath the continental Eurasian one. As a result, it is the most seismically active region of Europe, the island is literally trembling, a fact that the Minoans took seriously during construction. Their anti-seismic constructions were ahead of their contemporaries.
When the anti-seismic skills were not enough, the Minoans asked their deities for protection, offering them the ultimate sacrifice, human lives!
Those were the Minoans…bright and dark, victims and killers. More than a hundred years after they entered the world of history, emerging from mythology, they still keep a lot of secrets and surprises from us. This only makes them even more fascinating….
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Qualcomm CEO says its new modem creates a 'huge delta' in performance versus Apple
It has taken some time for Apple to release its first modem and it did so with the launch of the iPhone 16e last month. The cellular modem is called the C1.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon told CNBC its latest modem will create a big distance in performance versus Apple, which has made its first foray into the technology.
Modems are a key component of smartphones that connect the device to the mobile network. Qualcomm is one of the biggest modem suppliers in the world and for years has been the go-to company for Apple's iPhones.
#qualcomm #ceo #smartphone #apple
But in 2019, Apple bought Intel's modem business with the view of designing its own modem in-house, much like it does with its smartphone processors.
It has taken some time for Apple to release its first modem and it did so quietly with the launch of the iPhone 16e last month. The cellular modem is called the C1.
This week, Qualcomm announced the X85, its latest high-end modem. In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Amon touted the improved performance of the modem, suggesting it would create a big gulf between it and Apple.
Trump looms over the successful global expansion of Chinese smartphone players
Chinese smartphone players like Xiaomi have found success over the past few years expanding globally.
BARCELONA — U.S. President Donald Trump's continued clashes with China over tech and trade looms heavy over Chinese smartphone vendors who have grown globally in the past few years, creating uncertainty over whether some of these companies may be targeted by Washington, similarly to Huawei.
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Chinese electronics players from Xiaomi to Honor and Oppo were out in force, showing off their latest devices. Xiaomi even had its latest electric vehicle — the SU7 Ultra – on show as it looked to create a buzz.
#trump #smartphone #china
Xiaomi also launched a high-end smartphone while Honor announced a $10 billion investment in AI. Oppo touted its AI privacy features and other lesser-known players like Tecno, owned by Transsion, unveiled products like AI glasses.
Huawei was also in attendance, and showed off the Mate XT, a trifold smartphone which it has launched in international markets as it charts a very cautious comeback to the global sphere.
To some extent, Huawei serves as a cautionary tale to other Chinese players. The Shenzhen-headquartered firm was once the biggest smartphone vendor in the world until U.S. sanctions crushed its handset business.
Kremlin: Iran's Nuclear Program Will Be Subject of Future Russia-US Talks
The Kremlin said Wednesday that future talks between Russia and the United States would include discussions on Iran's nuclear program, a subject it said had been "touched upon" in an initial round of U.S.-Russia talks last month.
Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Russia has agreed to assist President Donald Trump's administration in communicating with Iran on various issues, including on Tehran's nuclear program and its support for regional anti-U.S. proxies.
The Kremlin has not confirmed that, but has made clear that Iran is now one of the subjects that will be discussed in more detail by Washington and Moscow.
#kremlin #nuclear #iran #russia
"So far there is only an understanding that the Russian position really is that this problem of Iran's nuclear dossier should be solved exclusively by peaceful political and diplomatic means," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
"We believe that there is potential for this, because Iran is our ally, our partner, and a country with which we are developing comprehensive, mutually beneficial and mutually respectful relations, and Russia is ready to do everything possible for this. The United States is aware of this."
Trump last month restored his "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran which includes efforts to drive its oil exports down to zero in order to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Iran denies any such intention.
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Good Morning! How are you? ❤️
Getting ready for a video interview for Hive. 📽️
Nervous as always. 😄
Wish me luck! 😂
#interview #hive #nervous #video #raven
it seems like interesting interview. best of luck
Thanks so much! I had alot of fun! =)
Has it happened yet Raven, hope it went perfectly well
Yes. :) I think it was very good! :D
glad to hear that... That's progress
Thank you! =) Every interview definitely helps to spread the word about my music and projects. :D
And one day a pop Star called Raven will be born with millions and millions of followers..
This sounds to good to be true! :D I so wish you are right.. But not sure how to get there. :D
i saw this was a day old so i hope it went well for you :)
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Hey!
hey good morning boss!
GM!
The lion King is around
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 The SEC has concluded its investigation of the NFT platform OpenSea.
Daily #summarystats – March 4, 2025
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My name is Angela udida , nice to meet you guys and I am looking forward to create contents that will be of value to this community#newlion
Welcome to inleo
Thank you very much
200 $HBD Nuts... and mostly due to #inleo
That's some ROI shit
Apple is such a scam with their 30% marketplace fee. Capturing nearly 27 billion in revenue last year from people buying things from the app. It's absurd!
Yeah, I dont understand how people just accept it and think its normal.
It's crazy even for running a Instagram ad if you do it from your phone they charge 30% lol what a rip off
Total rip off. Just one of the things that made me switch to andriod :)
watching the joint session.
how’s it going?
great. Actually my wife is fully watching it and I am watching and working on my laptop.
Amazing how some people can be against eliminating fraud.
Usually the people yelling the loudest are the biggest fraudsters
truth
Awe man, watched the whole thing. The Dems just made themselves look like immature idiots the whole time, lol.
100 percent
Gave me the warm and fuzzies, lol. And I am a true blood Libertarian borderline anarchist.
so much winning 🥹🤣🤣🤣 hope the winning is all the way to the end 💪
It is Wednesday, Humpday. Half way to another dripday ;)
#bbh
man I wish I could get drips on the daily
Why don't you?
🚀 DEXs are the future
$DASH #dash #mayaprotocol #crypto #dex #resilience #partnership
https://inleo.io/threads/view/dashpay/re-leothreads-wor78aa8
yes they are!
Just published a new video on youtube
give it a watch!
#kompete @hive-196301
LFK!
What the hell did I just watch! lol
intense gaming moments from my harddrive lol.
!BEER
Man I need to do some gaming, I just don't have the attention span for it.
Saved settings not working for now #feedback.
Who's this? Any fricking answers only... LOL
The Orange Man
!BBH
He's definitely orange... but I meant the little dot...
That's the Orange Man, the worst president USA ever had.
That little spot? Dunno, Elon probably ejaculated on his suit.
He had to aim very high to get there LOL
Haha! 😂👌 definitely
I think I'm going to soon get more inleo premium.
From what I've heard 3speaks is already working and I definitely need to restart doing Market update videos at this stage of the market.
Grandma's spoiled grandmother, as always adorning the living room of the house, with all its splendor, on this very sunny Wednesday in the city of Buenos Aires, #argentina. Have a nice day, full of many blessings and above all lots of health, the rest comes on its own.
#thdears #inleo #photographylovers #cent
#feedback all my settings have been reset. I want my colors back!
Me too
Back to Night Mode and I was white
#feedback the leo auth sign in option is greyed out and non functional. Can not enter username can not enter keys… browser is brave but the same error on keychain browser too…
Bitcoin isn't purchased for profit—it's acquired because it represents money itself. Those investing solely to accumulate more dollars miss the true concept: Bitcoin serves as an alternative currency, not a means to increase dollar holdings.
I’ll never spent BTC but holding it like gold makes a lot of sense
Holding BTC as a store of value aligns with its role as a hedge and an alternative to traditional currencies. It's interesting how it lends itself to that gold-like narrative without necessarily being used for everyday transactions
Do you hold much BTC?
I hold a modest amount as part of a balanced portfolio—it’s more about long-term store-of-value than daily fluctuations or quick gains
Once this understanding is reached, it becomes clear. #Crypto #Finance
Currency is government-issued money. Money itself doesn't have to be issued by a government; it just has to be acceptable to both parties of a transaction. Strictly speaking, we should be calling Bitcoin (and altcoins)
cryptomoney.That's a solid point—money's essence is mutual acceptance. Bitcoin's strength lies in its decentralized nature, creating a form of cryptomoney that isn't reliant on traditional institutions, but instead on trust in its network dynamics
That's the way it used to be. I started earning only Bitcoin in 2015 and the following year I closed my bank account.
But by 2017 I had to switch to other cryptos (mostly Dash) and haven't used Bitcoin much since. It doesn't work well as money today.
It’s interesting to see Bitcoin's evolution alongside other cryptos like Dash. While it may not work as everyday money for some, many still value its robustness as a digital store of value.
For now, yes. We'll see how long that lasts.
True, it's a dynamic space where each asset adapts to new challenges and niches. It'll be fascinating to watch how evolving use cases and innovations shape the crypto landscape over time
This is what a tropical environment looks like during the rainy season. I took this picture some time last 2 years.
it is good to accumulate some $LEO tokens at a discounted price.
#inleo
What is going on with InLeo this morning?
IDK, but my settings aren't working, they reset to default on their own and now I can't change them back. Anyone else having troubles?
Same, and for Publish long form, I was not able to use 'last draft' #feeback and I am stuck in night mode(black screen).
I believe the server was down due to an attack or so I read something along those lines
yes, I read that after ;) !BBH
Just leaving this here
Yeah, what an asshole. Ukraine and Europe needs to stay strong. These are mind games and negotiating tactics to get European countries to up their military spending which of of course isn't such a bad idea.
I would have nothing against the BRICS countries if it was just BICS countries. 🙂👍
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I agree! We need more premiums!
This statement is untrue.
The reporting from Reuters is misleading. They rank just after AP (Associated Propaganda) in terms of legacy news deception.
hahaha associated propaganda
It seems the team is pushing another round of updates. This one that I've been forced into dark mode.
That’s the attitude, champ.
"Increase the challenge, I'm ready for it!"
Explain why Litecoin isn't just as good, if not superior to Bitcoin.
No more tolerance for this; it ends here.
I’m not a fan of tribalism but Litecoin does have some awesome advantages
I’ve used it in the past to transfer crypto (back when there weren’t many options besides BTC and LTC - 8ish years ago)
Litecoin's fast block times and lower fees are great for smaller transactions, but Bitcoin’s network size and security make it the gold standard for larger value storage and adoption
100%
It's my most used coin next to Hive and Monero. I mine it and use it for storage and payments. Love me some LTC.
Oh, we need a $LTC price tag... Just saying, would be cool considering it's awesome, lol.
What a roller coaster we're having this week #liotes #bbh #cent
Numerous cryptocurrencies are aiming to take the place of MasterCard and Visa.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin seeks to serve as a substitute for the US Dollar.
"Thorchain is being accused of money laundering," says the person not actually involved.
"We successfully traced 95% of the funds moved through Thorchain," claims the sole individual handling the hacked money.
"3.4.25 Executive Summary on
Hacked Funds: Total stolen amounts to USD 1.4bn, about 500k ETH, with 77% still traceable, 20% unaccounted for, and 3% frozen.
• 83% (417,348 ETH, roughly $1B) were swapped into BTC using 6,954 wallets (averaging 1.71 BTC each).
This week is crucial for freezing operations as funds begin moving at exchanges, OTC, and P2P.
• 361,255 ETH, or $0.9B, equating to 72%, were transacted via Thorchain and remain traceable.
• 79,655 ETH (around 16% of the total) have gone
dark via ExCH, pending updates.
• 40,233 ETH (or $100M) moved through OKX web3 proxy, with 16,680 ETH traceable, and 23,553 ETH (about $65M, or 5%) still untraceable, awaiting details from OKX web3.
Bounty Update:
• Eleven parties assisted in freezing the funds, with top contributions from Mantle, Paraswap, and ZachXBT.
• A total of $2,178,797 USDT has been distributed to 11 bounty hunters."
#Crypto #Cybersecurity
Blockchains are horrible for laundering money
These people aren’t laundering using thorchain
#feedback
Got this Error Several Times last hour while opening Inleo
I posted a thread on this
best news so far 🤣🤣🤣🤣🥹 wait that means Elon is on the edge of not being richest man
is that really so? :D
hahahaha it's not like I hate the guy hahahaha just joking
hahah too bad. He is the most dangerous psychopath for me....
alright fine... Now I be honest... I think you liked him 🔥🤣🤣 We share the exact same views
Oh no no way. I can´t stand any racism, Nazis etc. And he told the german people to vote for the Nazi party we have here...
Already like 5 years ago I said to my friend: He is one of the most dangeous person on this planet and I am afraid of him. Now look where we are....
Microsoft hitting its lowest valuation in one year is a waaaaay better piece of news 😉.
They definitely should have added $BTC on their balance sheet, lol.
A real good news to start the day.
I thought, only retail investors lose money most but good to see this. lol.
wow I am surprised hearing that
lmao. , so funny
Texas propels the Bitcoin Reserve Bill forward by moving it to the Senate for further consideration. #Bitcoin #Legislation
More states holding Bitcoin?
Yes, it appears more states are exploring Bitcoin's potential in legislation. It's encouraging to see a broader dialogue around crypto regulation and its impact across different regions
Another positive light to the crypto space
#gmfrens #freecompliments
The portfolio requires a significant rebalance. Certain allocations have expanded dramatically while others remain underrepresented. The focus will shift back to established benchmarks soon. #investing #finance
always be reevaluating
💙 Good morning everyone from Dash Italia 🔥
@dashpay $DASH #dash #crypto #liveoncrypto #freedom
Good morning,
How are you?
Very good, thanks, you?