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Context: The Giudicati (4 Kingdoms of Sardinia) stand out in medieval Europe because they developed non-feudal state structures at a time when feudalism was spreading across the continent.

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cross-posted from: https://piefed.ca/c/technology/p/377579/wtf-just-happened-the-corrupt-memory-industry-micron

I hate #Spotify but didn't want to miss out on all the #wrapped excitement, so I made mine out of @jellyfin event logs

transcription: we dont donate to the bigot bucket

Artist: Homa Ririri | twitter | danbooru

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“I shall destroy the factions of justice and avenge the deaths of my comrades!” Jeonghwa, the captain of the Black Serpent Squad, loses everyone she grew up with when the lawful factions betray them after the battle against the chaotic factions. On the verge of death herself, she must now claw hz!er way up to deliver true justice to the so-called justice factions.

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Bangkok (AFP) – A few dozen early voters in Myanmar’s widely criticised elections cast their ballots at the country’s embassy in Bangkok on Saturday as polls opened for citizens abroad.

Miami (AFP) – NBA legend Michael Jordan appeared in a North Carolina court room on Friday, testifying that he wanted to “push NASCAR to be better” through his anti-trust lawsuit against the popular US auto racing series.

Afghanistan authorities say four civilians have been killed after an exchange of heavy fire with Pakistan’s forces along their shared border, as tensions between the South Asian neighbours escalate after peace talks in Saudi Arabia failed to produce a breakthrough.

Johannesburg (AFP) – A witness in a high-profile inquiry into crime and corruption in South Africa’s justice system was gunned down late on Friday, just weeks after implicating a municipal police chief, investigators said.

Britain’s street names are being inspired by skylarks, lapwings and starlings, even as bird populations decline.

The motion, brought forward by Cllr Ginny Boxall, commits East Hampshire District Council to embedding river rights principles into future policies and decision-making. The Council will also host a dedicated rivers workshop early next year to explore how these principles can be practically applied at a local level.

Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar, and six other Muslim-majority countries have raised the alarm over Israel’s stated plan for a one-way opening of the Rafah border crossing, which would allow Palestinians to leave their territory, but not to return, and block the entry of humanitarian aid.

Berlin (AFP) – A European Union plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s fight against Russia would have “far-reaching consequences” for the EU, Moscow’s ambassador to Germany warned on Friday.

An ambitious scheme to restore England’s nature over coming decades has been undermined after the government inserted a clause allowing it to terminate contracts with only a year’s notice, conservationists have said.

Back in 2009, red squirrels were thin on the ground in Aberdeen - instead grey squirrels were a common sight in the city’s trees and parks.

There’s a Mastodon bot that posts videos of random three-body problems (three planets orbiting each other), set to classical music. I figured this community would like it. The one that it just posted is the most interesting one I’ve seen yet.

There was a guy with Undertale trinkets in front of me. Based guy :3

“Palestinians express alarm following ‘intimidating’ call to family of imprisoned leader alleging new abuse in Israeli prison.”

“The term ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion life is returning to normal’ for Palestinians squeezed into the remaining 42% of their land behind Israel’s ‘yellow line’ "

Artist: Wuliu Heihuo | fediverse | pixiv | twitter | danbooru

Artist: Torako | twitter | danbooru

The best example i can think of this is in the game barotrauma, someone once asked “why do you grief?” The question itself is best answered by Bartle’s Multiplayer Psychology maxim. We all lean toward some aspects of basic multiplayer motivations: Socialites, Explorers, Achievers or Killers. If you don’t have much ‘killer’ (defined as someone who gets their fun by causing a negative reaction in others) in you, then it’s hard to understand that motivation. Of course, few griefers will admit to that need. No-one is 100% one motivation, but Our Explorers lean toward Engineer roles, our Socialites are Medics or Captains, while our Achievers and more balanced motivation players tend toward Captains and Security.

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The baby seal is A-OK! But perhaps thirsty (wasn’t even served a sip of seltzer)…

it’s real in case anybody’s wondering https://xcancel.com/GovPressOffice/status/1997120402569810317

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Unavailable at source, Here’s their Furaffinity

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Bonus artist pic:

Saturday November 8 2025, NSW National Socialist Network (NSN) members held an antisemitic rally outside NSW Parliament House under the banner of “White Australia”. Their photographs have been generously forwarded to our team by members of the community, and although we have an impressive inventory of details already, we are now appealing for more information about these men.

https://archive.is/EJBZY