The Christmas Day text that got former CFMEU boss John Setka charged
Police have accused Setka of telling people to sleep with their mothers, get liposuction and stop sucking up to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. ⌘ Read more
Why do onions and chips keep washing up along England’s shores ?
Last month, chips, onions, bananas, insulation foam and other peculiar things started showing up along the coast. Simon Boxall: Over Christmas, vegeta… ⌘ Read more
It drizzled all morning when we picked up the old christmas trees in town with the scouts. Right after lunch the snow storm suddenly hit and dumped three centimeters of snow in just 15 minutes. I cycled home in these crazy conditions, freezing rain hammered my face. As soon as I arrived, it stopped. It’s now down to drizzling again.
All my soaked gear is now hung up to dry. The next 11 months, I’m going to find needles over needles in all kind of impossible places.
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Ending three luxurious do-what-I-please weeks; tomorrow is back to work. What do you all do during your break (and this assumes you had one, even if short)? I mostly did nothing, which in itself was truly something! So much, I long to do it all over again. A man can dream, right? Haha!
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I basically worked through the Christmas break last year. I already had my holidays in Vietnam a few weeks earlier. 😆
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Question to my fellow Vimers: Which snippet insertion mechanism are you using or can you (not) recommend?
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@lyse@lyse.isobeef.org Well, I used SnipMate years ago (until 2012). IIRC, it’s more than just “insert a bit of text here”, it can also jump to the correct next location(s) and stuff like that. Don’t remember why I stopped using it.
Then I used nothing for a long time. Just before Christmas, I made my own plugin (… of course …), which does everything I need at the moment (and nothing more).
It can insert simple templates and then jump to the next location:
https://movq.de/v/67cdf7c827/sisni%2Dpython.mp4
And replace a string after insertion:
https://movq.de/v/67cdf7c827/sisni%2Dheader.mp4
(It’s not public (yet?) and it also uses vim9script, so I guess it wouldn’t work on your system.)
Pro tip: Don’t keep the christmas biscuits close to the bird fat balls. I nearly mixed up the bags. :-D
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👋 Merry Xmas 🎄 🎅
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Thank you! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Exactly what type of creature is infamous Christmas villain The Grinch?
He’s green, he dresses up as Santa and he has a bad attitude - but what species is he actually supposed to be ? Lucy E. Hyde: The Grinch is one of the… ⌘ Read more
@dce@hashnix.club merry Christmas to you too!
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👋 Merry Xmas 🎄 🎅
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@prologic@twtxt.net merry Christmas! I keep forgetting you live in our future. 😅
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👋 Merry (2025) Xmas y'all 🎄 Ho ho ho! 🎅
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@prologic@twtxt.net 🎄 Merry Christmas and stuff 😅🎅
When I think about all the support questions I’ll get again during Christmas dinner ⌘ Read more
Christmas lychees best quality in decades despite tough season
After season constraints and rain-delayed harvests, this summer is producing exceptional Queensland lychees, according to the wholesalers. ⌘ Read more
Home Alone: the Wet Bandits would not have survived in real life
The classic Christmas movie sees the hapless thieves subjected to all manner of traumatic injuries. Adam Taylor: The festive movie season is upon us, … ⌘ Read more
Why are ghost stories traditionally so popular at Christmas ?
Tales of ghosts and ghouls might not seem like the first thing you would associate with the festive season. Juliet Wakefield: Christmas is usually see… ⌘ Read more
all i want for christmas is labubu
but it’s esgotated everywhere
Eu até simpatizo com o senhor, mas a versão que o David Fonseca fez do White Christmas é inexplicavelmente péssima, nada se aproveita
Canine: HotTopic, sparkledog, Christmas tree looking edition
Marin’s Special Christmas Gift for Gojo My dress up darling ⌘ Read more
Christmas came early this year (cptboobhat) [cptboobhat] ⌘ Read more
Planning can help save you money this festive season
Australians estimate Christmas costs them about $800 a year, on average, but planning ahead can reduce the financial burden. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Metro Tunnel to open in early December
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, which has been plagued by delays and cost blowouts, will open before Christmas, with construction of the final two stations now complete. ⌘ Read more
My September ‘25 in Review
The month of September is now over, too. Only 86 days left until Christmas and 92 days until the New Year. So, it’s time to take a (this time, really) quick look back at the past weeks. ⌘ Read more
Since 2020, I’ve been putting together one playlist every year, in which each track represents one month of that year. However, I also have assigned each season two specific songs, which does not change year-to-year: Spring: “A Little Bit Of Love” by Weezer and “Gretel” by Alex G; Summer: “Dumb” by Roe Kapara and “Endless Bummer” by Weezer; Autumn: “1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins and “The Dead Come Talking” by Roe Kapara; Winter: “Red Water (Christmas Mourning)” by Type O Negative and “Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)” by The Darkness
Alleged Christmas Island meth in mince mastermind faces court
A 50-year-old Cannington man has faced court over an alleged attempt to smuggle methamphetamine to the remote territory off Western Australia in an esky. ⌘ Read more
Final texts between dad and allegedly murdered son revealed in court
Nineteen-year-old Charlie Gander made Christmas plans with his father days before his body was found in a burnt-out car in northern Victoria, the Supreme Court has heard. ⌘ Read more
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Triple-0 call played, CFA captain speaks in Christmas Eve murder trial
A Supreme Court jury has heard a triple-0 call and viewed images of human remains in the trial of three people accused of kidnapping and murdering 19-year-old Charlie Gander in 2022. ⌘ Read more
Exchanged Christmas Gifts ⌘ Read more
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We had some nice 22°C today. But after work, it got rather windy and cloudy, temps rapidly dropped so just 14°C. Still a nice stroll to our backyard mountain. https://lyse.isobeef.org/waldspaziergang-2025-04-16/
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@lyse@lyse.isobeef.org I walked under 25°C during my lunch hour today, but with a sunshine that could fry an egg if dropped on the asphalt. I told a friend in Manila about it, and she told me that 25°C is Winter/Christmas temperatures for them. I felt cooler right away. :-)
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calendar.txt: Keep your calendar in a plain text file
https://terokarvinen.com/2021/calendar-txt/
It's a lot of fun to have a calendar system.
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more examples:
2020 Jan1 New Year's Day @yearly
2020 jan 3Mon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day @yearly
2020 feb 3Mon President's Day @yearly
2020 may -1Mon Memorial Day @yearly
2020 jun19 Juneteenth @yearly
2020 jul1 Independence Day @yearly
2020 jul24 Pioneer Day @yearly
2020 sept 1Mon Labor Day @yearly
2020 oct 2Mon Columbus Day @yearly
2020 nov11 Veteran's Day @yearly
2020 nov 4Thur Thanksgiving Day @yearly
2020 dec25 Christmas Day @yearly
2025-01 Fri [ ] Take out Trash @weekly
2024-10-17 Thu [x] (A) Did this and that completed:2024-10-18
2025-10-18
[ ] (A) Submit important papers
[ ] (B) Work on +ProjectB
- some note
2024-10-21
- some notes about things to remember for Monday
[ ] Do that
[ ] Travel the stars
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calendar.txt: Keep your calendar in a plain text file
https://terokarvinen.com/2021/calendar-txt/
It's a lot of fun to have a calendar system.
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@prologic@twtxt.net @andros@twtxt.andros.dev
more examples:
2020 Jan1 New Year's Day @yearly
2020 jan 3Mon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day @yearly
2020 feb 3Mon President's Day @yearly
2020 may -1Mon Memorial Day @yearly
2020 jun19 Juneteenth @yearly
2020 jul1 Independence Day @yearly
2020 jul24 Pioneer Day @yearly
2020 sept 1Mon Labor Day @yearly
2020 oct 2Mon Columbus Day @yearly
2020 nov11 Veteran's Day @yearly
2020 nov 4Thur Thanksgiving Day @yearly
2020 dec25 Christmas Day @yearly
2025-01 Fri [ ] Take out Trash @weekly
2024-10-17 Thu [x] (A) Did this and that completed:2024-10-18
2025-10-18
[ ] (A) Submit important papers
[ ] (B) Work on +ProjectB
- some note
2024-10-21
- some notes about things to remember for Monday
[ ] Do that
[ ] Travel the stars
Said goodbye to my Christmas kitty of 20 years on Valentine’s Day ⌘ Read more
Why does my Cat like to eat Christmas Trees? ⌘ Read more
Why do programmers confuse Halloween and Christmas?
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Bluesky Bans Lunduke For Having Common Views
After a month of internal debates, Bluesky decided to perma-ban Lunduke at 9pm on the Friday after Christmas. ⌘ Read more
US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
MICHAEL CASEY, Reporter - Associated Press
_Stephan: As I enjoy the Christmas holiday with my wife, daughter and grandson, I have thought about the misery of the rising number of homeless people in the United States, and the cruelty of American communities. Imagine the number of decent living quarters that could be built if the uber-rich actually paid their fai … ⌘ Read more
Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 52, 2024
Previous Artistic Saturday weekly reports can be found in the [art] 1 section.
‘Kind of amazing’: Ethics expert aghast by Trump Christmas merchandise spree
Brad Reed, Managing Editor - Raw Story
_Stephan: Donald Trump and I met in New York at a charity function arranged by Gloria Vanderbilt when he was about 20 and I was about 24. We began talking because as we stood at the bar he noticed that like himself I had asked the bartender for iced sparkly water with a lime slice in it. He introduced himself and when I asked him what … ⌘ Read more
Pioneering innovations for the car of the future: Mercedes-Benz provides exclusive insights into research activities and future technologies
, - Mercedes-Benz Media
Stephan: We are on the verge of a revolution in how cars are built, and here is a first report on the trend that is developing. Good News on Christmas Day.
, is special in a quirky mathematical way! Notice how 12 (the month) is exactly half of 24 (the day and the year). This symmetry adds an extra layer of charm to an already magical time of the year. It’s a rare alignment that makes this Christmas Eve uniquely memorable. ⌘ Read more
Here Are the Three Apple Products You’re Most Likely to Unwrap This Christmas
With such a wide array of products now available, Apple devices will be under the Christmas trees of many families this season. However, there are three that are most likely to be there.
According to [Piper Jaffray](https://www.statista.com/chart/20055/items-brands-most-often-mentioned-as-a-top-item-on-teens-holiday-wi … ⌘ Read more
10 Adaptions of “A Christmas Carol” That Missed the Mark
Since the book’s release in 1843, Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol has been adapted over 300 times. With that many versions to choose from, there’s a tale that suits everyone’s needs. Whether you want your Scrooge to be a duck or a puppet, a cartoon or a human, a woman or a man, the list […]
The post [10 Adaptions of “A Christmas Carol” That Missed the Mark](https://listverse.com/2024/12/24/10-adaptions-of-a-christmas-c … ⌘ Read more
Australian pistachios crack a record harvest
Australia’s pistachio industry has gradually established itself and now with a record harvest, and a new facility, it is looking for new markets overseas. ⌘ Read more
Laughing at your ST Christmas Presents** ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Christmas Every Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/12/22/christmas-every-day.html #fiction #christmas #holiday
The Climate Crisis Comes for Insurers
Tik Root, Grist Staff Writer - truthdig | Grist
_Stephan: This morning I got an email from a reader in Florida saying, “Stephan, you are so right-on about the insurance trend you have been warning us about, and that I just experienced. Friday, my Christmas gift from my 20-year home insurance company was that they would not extend coverage, and my policy would end in January.” Here is further confirmation of what is happening. If you live on a co … ⌘ Read more
10 Reasons Dickens Would Love “The Muppet Christmas Carol” Adaptation
Since it was published in 1843, there have been dozens of adaptions of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Many of these try to stay true to the original story, but others take a bit more creative liberty. One of the most popular and entertaining versions of the story came out in 1993 and features a […]
The post [10 Reasons Dickens Would Love “The Muppet Christmas Carol” Adaptation](https://listverse.com/20 … ⌘ Read more
Google Tells Courts How Google Should Be Punished (and Tried to Hide it)
Released Friday before Christmas – the ideal time to hide any announcement – in response to losing an antitrust suit, Google proposes no real changes to their company or search business. ⌘ Read more
It’s not a winter wonderland out here, but with Christmas and winter coming soon, maybe a little snow on my blog isn’t a bad idea. I’ve just programmed a snow animation for another project and thought I could reuse the code in the form of a simple GoBlog plugin. ❄❄❄ ⌘ Read more
Mining Industries’ Leaked Christmas Party ⌘ Read more
Crashing Gina Rinehart’s Christmas Party ⌘ Read more
Crashing Gina Rinehart’s Christmas Party ⌘ Read more
Amazon Takes $200 Off M2/M3 MacBook Air, Available From $799
Amazon is discounting Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage down to $799.00 in every color. This is a $200 discount on the M2 MacBook Air, and Amazon is currently guaranteeing delivery before Christmas for the computer.
Rain-hit cherries ‘explode’ in several states, slashing Christmas supply
The country’s two largest cherry producing states lose a third of their fruit due to heavy rain, which could see prices rise. ⌘ Read more
Enjoyed the eight christmas party at work today with some colleagues who I have known and worked with for more than ten years now. That is a nice feeling.
‘There is certainly a glut’: Truss tomato growers call for shoppers to help combat oversupply
The price of truss tomatoes across Australia is expected to stay down in the lead up to Christmas. That might be good thing for shoppers, but some growers say they’re struggling to break even. ⌘ Read more
We had a great weekend overall. N. loves ice-skating and we had a nice time with friends today playing a round of bowling and visiting the Dussy christmas market.
Hungry flying foxes cost SA cherry growers $4million to save Christmas
Flying foxes are in abundance in South Australia and their hunger for local fruit is now impacting cherry growers, resulting in an expensive solution to save your Christmas celebration. ⌘ Read more
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Shot on iPhone: Wallace & Gromit on Display at Apple’s UK Headquarters
Apple today announced that a new stop-motion animation featuring Wallace & Gromit will be projected onto London’s Battersea Power Station this holiday season. The festive, six-minute video will be shown every day from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. from today until N … ⌘ Read more
WA cherries in low supply this Christmas
South West growers have experienced unseasonable weather conditions throughout 2024 resulting in drastically reduced yields. ⌘ Read more
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So, we need a computer for house (that is, wife and I) usage. We have none, we rely on our pocket computers. I would like to fill the void with the recently announced Mac mini. What technique could I use with an already stressed out wife, to accomplish this goal? 😅
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So, I had a talk with the CFO last night about this. Nothing to be gained yet, but baby steps. I think we might be able to get one for Christmas. That is, if there is any left. These little things are flying off the shelves like hot apple pies!
Love early summer grapes? Flush with water, this outback town could be where they were grown
Water, rich soil and early market access are the key ingredients to the success of Menindee’s horticultural industry in Far West New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
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Time to put up the christmas decoration, I guess. 🤷✨
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@movq@www.uninformativ.de LOL, you are late! :-P Stores around started selling Christmas’s decorations early September. Like, wow! Usually the earliest is after Halloween, more often after Thanksgiving.
Time to put up the christmas decoration, I guess. 🤷✨
My September ‘24 in Review
And another month has passed. With September, 75% of the year is already over. Christmas is coming soon! 🎄 ⌘ Read more
Cherry lovers could have access to more festive fruits with new varieties’ better climate tolerance
Growing cherries is “high risk, high reward” but farmers now have access to new varieties better suited to difficult climate conditions. ⌘ Read more
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4 week vacation time is done tomorrow, then it's back to work. A bit excited to see what happens there for the rest of the year, a bit stressfull too, but It'll be nice to get back to work. This summer vacation has been super nice, and also felt like it lasted long. Been a super time with my family, we got to visit a lot of cool places, and went on a lot of trips etc. Been really nice. And we've already planned what to do next year - so I already look forward to that :)
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@prologic@twtxt.net During summer - yes, since our kids have 2 months. First month of their vacation I still work, then I join them on their last month. We do have 5 weeks, so I save the last week for around Christmas. :)
‘Very graphic picture’ costs mum $1 million
A woman in Ireland lost a more than $1.2 million (AUD) in an injury lawsuit stemming from a car crash after photos showed her winning a Christmas tree throwing competition. ⌘ Read more
Muscles are made in the kitchen
This Christmas, I got a cool gift – a door pull-up bar. I wanted it because I do (Freeletics) workouts two or three times per week without any equipment (except some resistance bands I got a while ago), and I thought pull-ups would add some variety. Plus, I heard they’re good for working out different muscles like the back, arms, and grip. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Christmas 🎄 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2023/12/25/christmas.html #programming #project #devjournal
Hydrothermal Vents
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or just a great day! 🎄🎅 ⌘ Read more
Daily Deals: Gift Cards, Apple Watch Series 9 for $329, iPad Air for $499, etc
Shopping for some discounted Apple products? Amazon continues to amaze with not only great deals, but some of their offers are available with same-day delivery, meaning you can still get gifts in time for Christmas… if you act quickly! Amazon stock moves fast so you may need to explore different color options and sizes for … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/24/daily-deals-gif … ⌘ Read more
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Hope you have a good holidays folks 👋 Merry xmas to those that celebrate that 🎅 and happy holidays 🏖️
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@prologic@twtxt.net thank you! And same to you and your family :) christmas tree is ready, food in the oven, gonna be nice tonight :)
On my blog: Ernest Hemingway’s Visit from Saint Nicholas https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2023/12/24/visit.html #fiction #christmas #holiday
Daily Deals: Apple Watch 9 for $329, Apple Watch SE2 for $199, iPad mini for $399, etc
Christmas may be two days away, but Amazon still has a handful of Apple products that can ship today or arrive in time, depending on your location anyway. Treat a loved one, or yourself, there is still time! Amazon item stock changes quickly so you may need to check different colors, sizes, bands, etc for … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/23/daily-deals-apple- … ⌘ Read more
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Deals: Apple Watch 9 for $329, MacBook Air 15″ for $999, iPad mini for $399, Delivery for Xmas!
Amazon continues to offer great deals on Apple products, with many still being available to ship immediately and arrive in time for Christmas. If you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, you’ve still got time! Plus, Amazon is continuing to sell Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and both at nice discounts, … [Read More](https://osxdaily. … ⌘ Read more
5 iPhone Tips for the Holidays & Christmas
The holidays are here, so let’s cover a few iPhone tips that will help you get the best use of technology over Christmas and New Years. From capturing and sharing moments, making sure your device lasts through the festivities, getting festive, to staying connected to those you’re apart from, let’s use your iPhone well this … Read More ⌘ Read more
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We went to the cinema tonight, was really nice to be there and see a movie with the kids :)
We saw a classic Norwegian Christmas movie - a new movie in the 'Jul i skomakergata' series.
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@prologic@twtxt.net Ah, they have that here too, couches and such, you pay extra for that. But they have 5 halls, and we went to the smallest one. Luckily not sitting next to anyone sick :) haha, but yeah, it crossed my mind.. Have not caught anything recently, and a bit risky to go to packed places right before Christmas, but it went fine this time :)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! \o
We went to the cinema tonight, was really nice to be there and see a movie with the kids :)
We saw a classic Norwegian Christmas movie - a new movie in the ‘Jul i skomakergata’ series.
Deals: Last Minute Christmas Apple Deals Still Available! Apple Watch 9, iPad Air, iPad mini, MacBook Air, & More
Christmas is fast approaching, with an increasingly small window available to shop online for various gifts and have them delivered in time for the holiday. Fortunately, Amazon continues to offer a variety of great Apple products at discounted prices with delivery in time. Keep in mind that stock and delivery time … ⌘ Read more