Sigi D

Writing, poetry, research PhD. Art. (Rts aren't endorsement)

[helen warlow @HWarlow]

Anne Cotterill ( 1933-2010)
Such a beautiful piece by this Scottish artist whose flower paintings are always beautiful

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The authentic sounds of musical instruments used in ancient times

[📹 Bilimtüel]

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

what gives you your moral spine and backbone?

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

https://t.co/cIB7JgnuQj
when our leaders are in moral and intellectual freefall each of us can reread those texts which give us our moral spine and backbone

[Steven Swinford @Steven_Swinford]

EXCLUSIVE:

The foreign office is poised to advise against **ALL** travel to Israel

It's effectively red rating the country, putting it on the same footing as Iran given status of the conflict

There are thousands of British citizens currently in Israel but little prospect of getting them out given that airspace is closed and land routes are also closed

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

https://t.co/cIB7JgnuQj
when our leaders are in moral and intellectual freefall each of us can reread those texts which give us our moral spine and backbone

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

https://t.co/cIB7JgnuQj
when our leaders are in moral and intellectual freefall each of us can reread those texts which give us our moral spine and backbone

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

WE THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED NATIONS DETERMINED to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person...

[Gerhard Mangott @gerhard_mangott]

Ich habe heute früh die völkerrechtliche Lage angeführt (wobei die Regierung das Völkerecht immer in ihrem Sinne auslegen und es daher in der Praxis recht "elastisch" ist). Ich sagte u.a.: Präemptive Militärschläge sind völkergewohnheitsrechtlich legal, wenn die Bedrohung, gegen die militärisch vorgegangen wird, "instant/imminent", "overwhelming" ist und "no time for deliberation" und "no choice of means" besteht. Diese Voraussetzungen sind beim israelischen Angriff nicht vorliegend.

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

@gerhard_mangott Hier ist ein Interview mit dem ehemaligen britischen Botschafter im Iran, Richard Dalton, der auch das sagt, was Sie sagen
Schön, dass Sie wieder da sind! ❤️❤️❤️
https://t.co/F9g0TXEMzS

[LBC @LBC]

'This is an illegal aggression.'

The former ambassador to Iran, Richard Dalton, claims Israel's strikes on the country are 'in breach of every legal requirement for a pre-emptive attack'.

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

@Celik_Chn
Hier spricht der ehemalige Botschafter des Vereinigten Königreichs im Iran, Richard Dalton:

[LBC @LBC]

'This is an illegal aggression.'

The former ambassador to Iran, Richard Dalton, claims Israel's strikes on the country are 'in breach of every legal requirement for a pre-emptive attack'.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

How Japanese have produced wood for 700 years, without cutting down trees.

Daisugi is an ancient Japanese forestry technique developed in the 14th century originally used by people living in the Kitayama region, because the territory was extremely poor in saplings.

They planted cedars pruned in a special way to produce shoots that eventually would become perfect, straight, knot-free lumbers.

The shoots are gently pruned by hand every two years leaving only the top boughs, allowing them to grow straight. Harvesting takes 20 years and old 'tree stock' can grow up to a hundred shoots at a time.

There was actually another reason why the technique was developed: fashion. In the 14th century, a linear, stylized form of architecture known as sukiya-zukuri (数寄屋造り) became popular, and every prominent samurai or nobleman wanted a house built in this way.

There were simply not enough raw materials available to keep up with demand, so daisugi was developed to produce more wood in a shorter time.

The wood produced with this technique has also impressive qualities: it's 140% more flexible than standard cedar and 200% denser and stronger. And, it's extremely durable.

[LBC @LBC]

'This is an illegal aggression.'

The former ambassador to Iran, Richard Dalton, claims Israel's strikes on the country are 'in breach of every legal requirement for a pre-emptive attack'.

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

@Celik_Chn Ein Angriff auf Kernkraftwerke / Anlagen ist nie erlaubt, sagen die Vereinten Nationen.
Die Bundesregierung muss sich an internationales Recht halten und solche Angriffe aufs Schärfste verurteilen.
https://t.co/wJr8pGcUTa

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

@Celik_Chn Ein Angriff auf Kernkraftwerke / Anlagen ist nie erlaubt, sagen die Vereinten Nationen.
Die Bundesregierung muss sich an internationales Recht halten und solche Angriffe aufs Schärfste verurteilen.
https://t.co/wJr8pGcUTa

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

This was his first hunt and his brother ruined it.. 😂

Watch until the end..

[GiGadgets @gigadgets_]

Menthol May Protect Against Alzheimer’s in Mice, Study Suggests

A new study published in ScienceAlert reveals a surprising link between menthol and reduced Alzheimer’s disease symptoms in mice. Researchers found that inhaling menthol lowered levels of amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s, in the brains of mice models.

The study suggests menthol may modulate brain inflammation and improve cognitive function, offering a potential new avenue for Alzheimer’s research. However, further studies are needed to confirm these effects in humans.

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

Oh hello?!
Artificial Intelligence can lie and cheat, says Yoshua Bengio, computer scientist and A.I. pioneer
https://t.co/7wCNvDfTBx

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Remember the Aesop's fable?

These guys replicated the Tortoise and the Hare and the final result was the expected one.

[Rory Stewart @RoryStewartUK]

LLMs have always done this - it is a product of the token process and the memory limitations. @SamCoatesSky - LLMs remain unbelievably useful and powerful but not if you use them like this, check them in this way, or rely on them in this way!

[Sigi D @Sigi_here]

Oh Wow!
Artificial Intelligence is caught...
MUST WATCH!

[Rory Stewart @RoryStewartUK]

LLMs have always done this - it is a product of the token process and the memory limitations. @SamCoatesSky - LLMs remain unbelievably useful and powerful but not if you use them like this, check them in this way, or rely on them in this way!