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1/ Russia has simultaneously become dependent on Chinese technology, while becoming massively more exposed to Chinese theft of intellectual property. A Russian commentary highlights how China is simultaneously aiding and exploiting Russia. ⬇️ 2/ An ongoing federal trial against Huiwei in New York over the alleged theft of T-Mobile's intellectual property, with the goal of replicating it back in China, has highlighted a problem which Russia also suffers from. 3/ China has become Russia's principal supplier of technology after the imposition of Western sanctions. At the same time, China has also become one of the world's leading developers of advanced military equipment, and has a strong interest in stealing Russia's technology.

🚨 BREAKING:ChatGPT can now edit your photos like a professional photographer. Here are some prompts you can use: 1. DSLR PHOTOGRAPHER MODE PROMPT: Transform my uploaded photo into a professional DSLR portrait. Keep my face, facial structure, skin tone, hairstyle, and identity recognizable and natural. Place me in [location] with realistic lighting, natural skin texture, shallow depth of field, subtle background separation, realistic lens perspective, professional composition, and authentic photographic detail. Make it look like a real photographer took the photo, not an AI-generated image. 2. CINEMATIC PHOTOSHOOT PROMPT: Turn my uploaded photo into a cinematic professional photoshoot. Place me in [scene] with dramatic but realistic lighting, natural shadows, shallow depth of field, subtle background blur, cinematic composition, realistic skin texture, detailed clothing, and professional colour grading. Keep my identity and facial features consistent. The final image should look like an actual photograph from a high-end cinematic photoshoot.

Some brief personal reflections on funding for Social Care. The context is that my Mum is currently in a care home, and her medical team have advised that she should now apply for NHS continuing healthcare (CHC). So I’ve done some research. 1/n There’s actually a lot of info online, starting with this guidance from the NHS However, there’s a lot in this, and it starts with the decision tool (which is very detailed) rather than explaining the process from the beginning. 2/n nhs.uk/social-care-an… I think the gov.uk public information leaflet is better - but the NHS guidance doesn’t link to this! 3/n gov.uk/government/pub…

SitRep - 16/09/26 - US House passed the Graham Russia-Iran sanctions bill An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The 3rd Army Corps released official footage of operation Vivaldi, which cleared 85km2 in the Lyman direction. REPOST=appreciated 1/X Missed the latest? https://x.com/NOELreports/status/2100113640481305005 As usual we start with Russian losses https://x.com/NOELreports/status/2100113918001631463

1/x The fastest commercial passenger ship in the world is a working ferry, carrying 1,000 passengers and 150 cars between Argentina and Uruguay at up to 58 knots (107 km/h) on the water. This is the HSC Francisco. A thread. 2/x Buenos Aires and Montevideo face each other across the Rio de la Plata, a shallow brown estuary 225 kilometres wide. The ferry company Buquebus decided to compete directly with the airlines: on time. 3/x For speed, they went to Incat of Hobart, Tasmania, builders of aluminium wave-piercing catamarans. The last three winners of the Hales Trophy, the transatlantic speed prize, were all Incat-built; one crossed unrefueled at an AVERAGE of 41.3 knots.

🚨 BREAKING: Google Gemini & NotebookLM can now turn your entire CONTENT RESEARCH into VIRAL VIDEO SCRIPTS. Here are 5 powerful prompts to automate your video editing research, scriptwriting, and visual pacing: 1. Research-to-Script Conversion "Analyze all uploaded sources, transcripts, and research notes in this notebook. Transform the core findings into a high-retention 60-second video script about [INSERT TOPIC], complete with visual hook, body points, and CTA." 2. Visual & B-Roll Shot List Generator "Take this video script: [PASTE SCRIPT]. Generate a detailed 2-column production table with the spoken audio in the left column and exact matching visual B-roll, stock footage descriptions, and screen overlay suggestions in the right column."

🧵Russia just conquered the exact same village for the fifth time. When a TV host questioned the math, a panicked Kremlin propagandist begged the head of occupied Donetsk for an excuse. The official answer? "I have seven places with that name." 1/🧵 The Kremlin's maps are death traps. On August 27, Putin awarded the Gold Star to Maj. Gen. Anton Grunis for capturing Kostyantynivka. Two weeks later, Grunis was killed in action. 2/ The exact day Grunis died, a Ukrainian brigade published photos of its soldiers operating freely inside Kostyantynivka. Russia spent a Major General for a town they never actually held. 3/

🧵 Synthetic Phosphates, Preservatives, and Clotting Risk: The Mechanisms Short answer up front: the food-additive burden doesn't cause these conditions, but it can stack the deck toward a prothrombotic state in people already predisposed. Here's how the pieces fit together. 🩸 Part 1: Why These Conditions Share a Clotting Pathway All four of your categories converge on the same final common pathway — hypercoagulability, endothelial injury, and platelet/immune activation:Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) autoantibodies against phospholipid-binding proteins drive platelet activation, complement activation, and endothelial dysfunction. The result is a chronic low-grade prothrombotic state. Factor V Leiden — a gain-of-function mutation that resists inactivation by activated protein C. Clotting brake is partially disabled. Elevated spike protein antibodies — persistent spike exposure (whether from infection, repeated exposure, or prolonged antigen presence) is associated with endothelial activation, platelet-leukocyte aggregates, and fibrin(ogen) abnormalities. Chronic viral/bacterial co-infections (EBV, CMV, Chlamydia pneumoniae, H. pylori, Lyme/Borrelia, etc.) — these drive persistent immune activation, molecular mimicry, and inflammatory cytokine signaling. The throughline: anything that adds inflammation, oxidative stress, or platelet activation on top of these conditions makes a bad situation worse.🔬 Part 2: Synthetic Phosphates — The Inorganic Phosphate Problem Synthetic phosph

😂 NO WALK TONIGHT, PEOPLE… THE STREETS GET ONE NIGHT OFF! 😂 But don’t celebrate too hard, because I’ll definitely be back out there soon. 😜 There is NO chance I’m disappearing for another two weeks again—absolutely not! 🤣🤣👍@ChrisPentecos @HungryTrucker @Donald_nncim @LangleyResident @BarbaraDoduk @Cdnwatcher @Istandtoreason @facepalmchris @trustednerd @felixcruggins @CultureGuard @WaxMyBallsShow @FranLa9 @kfurneaux20 @VernThurston @JonYaniv @JNonsense46242 @beauxbeautyblog@ChrisPentecos @HungryTrucker @Donald_nncim @LangleyResident @BarbaraDoduk @Cdnwatcher @Istandtoreason @facepalmchris @trustednerd @felixcruggins @CultureGuard @WaxMyBallsShow @FranLa9 @kfurneaux20 @VernThurston @JonYaniv @JNonsense46242 @beauxbeautyblog @SurreyRCMP @surreyps @LangleyRCMP

😂 NO WALK TONIGHT, PEOPLE… THE STREETS GET ONE NIGHT OFF! 😂 But don’t celebrate too hard, because I’ll definitely be back out there soon. 😜 There is NO chance I’m disappearing for another two weeks again—absolutely not! 🤣🤣👍@ChrisPentecos @HungryTrucker @Donald_nncim @LangleyResident @BarbaraDoduk @Cdnwatcher @Istandtoreason @facepalmchris @trustednerd @felixcruggins @CultureGuard @WaxMyBallsShow @FranLa9 @kfurneaux20 @VernThurston @JonYaniv @JNonsense46242 @beauxbeautyblog@ChrisPentecos @HungryTrucker @Donald_nncim @LangleyResident @BarbaraDoduk @Cdnwatcher @Istandtoreason @facepalmchris @trustednerd @felixcruggins @CultureGuard @WaxMyBallsShow @FranLa9 @kfurneaux20 @VernThurston @JonYaniv @JNonsense46242 @beauxbeautyblog @SurreyRCMP @surreyps @LangleyRCMP

@ScottPresler Ppl need to check their v0t€r status from yrs past! The Ds v0t€d for me many times in previous primaries! I never vot€d for a D! Yet, my history says I v0t€d for B0 which I never would've! They even v0t€d for me when I was 17! Please HELP get this message to the right ppl.@ScottPresler I have proof, & more information! It's not just me they've done this to!@ScottPresler @threadreaderapp please unroll

Humlog, the iconic Doordarshan TV serial, was a masterclass in storytelling that captured the essence of Indian middle-class life in the 1980s. However it traces its origin to the most unlikely inspiration: a sewing machine revolution that rocked Peru. Thread. 1/21 Humlog’s strength lay in its ability to portray the everyday struggles and joys of an ordinary family. Each character had their own story arc and contributed to the larger narrative, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected lives and relationships. 2/21The show tackled serious social issues, such as dowry, alcoholism, birth control and gender discrimination. Humlog was a show that wasn't afraid to take on the tough topics, but with sensitivity and depth. It was truly way ahead of its time. 3/21