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This morsel is offered — how our worlds and our power to express are shaped by language. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
How Much Does Our Language Shape Our Thinking?
English continues to expand into diverse regions around the world. The question is whether humanity will be homogenized as a result.
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March 20, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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On Kremlin TV, Putin intimate Solov'yov says Russia so encouraged by Trump taking their side no longer see need for ceasefire.

"No, there won’t be any ceasefire. Our idea of peace is everything happening as we see fit”

Then plays a clip of Vance slamming Ukraine.

Vance is "our man" he says.
Vladimir Solovyov says Russia won't agree to a ceasefire
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
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March 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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I'm with Danya outlining why she moved to Ghost, and I launched my newsletter Meditationsinanemergency.com with Ghost, because I knew Substack had a lot of ethical issues--bullshit rhetoric to justify platforming hate speech & racism plus the backing of some of the worst people in Silicon Valley.
I want to talk about my move from Substack to Ghost for a second, and what it's been like working with a nonprofit tech company that actually lives its values.

Especially if you're a writer still on Subtack, please read. 1/x

First of all, about the org: They are a nonprofit, I just met employee +
Ghost: Independent technology for modern publishing
Beautiful, modern publishing with newsletters and premium subscriptions built-in. Used by Sky, 404Media, Lever News, Tangle, The Browser, and thousands more.
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March 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Here is a review of VPN services you can connect to to have your computer appear as if it is not coming from your geographic location. Once connected, you can freely browse and use foreign search engines and foreign Web sites -- carefully, please! www.pcmag.com/categories/vpn
VPN Reviews and Lab Tests
Looking for expert, lab-tested reviews on the latest VPN? PCMag's experts have you covered.
www.pcmag.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM