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@ 3db7ca42:f121f96f
2025-02-13 08:08:25
GM 🌥️ This week, a friend asked me why we are confident there will never be more than 21 million Bitcoins. In response, I wrote this (in German): https://www.bitcoinweesen.ch/warum-gibt-es-nur-21-millionen-bitcoin/
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@ e62f27d2:e6b21cb7
2025-02-13 08:08:24
懐かしい
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@ 6bb52485:7535d9be
2025-02-13 08:08:24
Congressional Acceptance of Gifts: Process, Challenges, and Diplomacy
Throughout history, members of the U.S. Congress have received gifts from foreign leaders, diplomats, and international organizations. These gifts serve as gestures of goodwill, symbolizing diplomatic relations and cultural exchanges. However, accepting such gifts is governed by strict legal, ethical, and security protocols to ensure transparency and protect national interests.
The Process of Accepting Foreign Gifts
When a member of Congress receives a gift from a foreign entity, it undergoes a formal vetting process:
Receipt and Documentation – The gift is recorded by the House or Senate Ethics Committee, ensuring proper documentation.
Legal and Ethical Review – Gifts exceeding $480 (as of 2023) cannot be personally retained and must be reported and transferred if necessary.
Security Screening – The Capitol Police and intelligence agencies inspect the gift for hidden surveillance devices, toxins, or explosives.
Final Disposition – Gifts may be transferred to the Library of Congress, the National Archives, or another government institution.
Public Disclosure – An annual report lists all gifts received by members of Congress, ensuring transparency.
Despite these structured procedures, some gifts must be rejected due to legal, security, or diplomatic concerns.
Categories of Reasons for Gift Rejection
Security Concerns
Gifts that may contain hidden surveillance devices (e.g., electronic devices from foreign governments).
Gifts that could pose biological, chemical, or explosive threats (e.g., unverified food, liquids, or mechanical items).
Legal Restrictions
Violations of U.S. sanctions laws (e.g., gifts from countries under economic sanctions).
Violations of ethics and bribery laws (e.g., expensive personal gifts that could influence legislation).
Gifts exceeding monetary value limits without proper processing (e.g., luxury jewelry or artwork).
Ethical & Political Sensitivities
Items that could create political controversy (e.g., politically charged books or propaganda items).
Gifts associated with human rights concerns (e.g., items linked to governments under scrutiny for violations).
Diplomatic Protocol & Practicality
Gifts that are too large or impractical to accept (e.g., oversized sculptures or rare animals).
Gifts that violate customary diplomatic practices (e.g., gifts intended for personal use rather than official purposes).
Categories of Diplomatic Responses to Gift Rejection
Polite Decline with Explanation
Used when a gift violates legal or ethical rules but the relationship with the foreign government must be maintained.
Example: Rejecting luxury jewelry by citing ethics regulations while expressing appreciation for the sentiment.
Silent Rejection (No Public Acknowledgment)
Used for gifts with potential security risks or politically sensitive implications.
Example: Refusing electronic devices suspected of espionage without making a public statement.
Accepting the Gift but Not Personally Keeping It
Used when refusing a gift outright might offend the giver, but legal restrictions prevent personal retention.
Example: Accepting high-value gifts and turning them over to the Library of Congress or National Archives.
Returning the Gift Diplomatically
Used when a gift is outright inappropriate or symbolically problematic.
Example: If a foreign leader gave a gift violating U.S. sanctions, it would be politely returned through diplomatic channels.
Public Disclosure to Neutralize Political Fallout
Used when refusing a gift could lead to public controversy or international misunderstandings.
Example: The U.S. publicly disclosing the rejection of an improper gift to maintain transparency and avoid speculation.
Conclusion
Congressional gift acceptance is a complex and highly regulated process, balancing diplomatic goodwill with legal, security, and ethical considerations. While most gifts are accepted and archived, others must be rejected with careful diplomatic handling. This intricate process underscores the intersection of diplomacy, national security, and legal oversight in the realm of international relations.
https://m.primal.net/OdhE.webp
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@ 8c592393:5c132608
2025-02-13 08:08:24
えび
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@ 8c592393:5c132608
2025-02-13 08:08:19
かに
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@ 9e9085e9:2056af17
2025-02-13 08:08:17
Quick Good 😂
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@ a80fc4a7:dc80ebd1
2025-02-13 08:08:15
I broke my wallet now 🤣
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@ a59c614c:7e1e24b3
2025-02-13 08:08:14
Is this a huge sucker? Or a branch. 1 y/o mountain ash. https://www.allforgardening.com/1189287/is-this-a-huge-sucker-or-a-branch-1-y-o-mountain-ash/
https://media.vive.im/media_attachments/files/113/995/552/717/145/699/original/32ccb1679a8fd43d.jpg
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@ 94ed06f9:22543fdc
2025-02-13 08:08:13
Fulltime Job
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@ c87c1d8c:4c8bb422
2025-02-13 08:08:13
パッタイおいしいじゃん
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@ e62f27d2:e6b21cb7
2025-02-13 08:08:13
本棚漁ったらあっさり当時の実験ノート出てきた
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@ c02b305c:3126e71a
2025-02-13 08:08:11
学校ぐらい？
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@ ba11337b:9a1f8eb3
2025-02-13 08:08:10
From Iceland — Teachers’ Strike Ruled Illegitimate By Labour Court https://www.byteseu.com/740435/ #Iceland
https://media.pubeurope.com/media_attachments/files/113/995/552/518/146/720/original/197d19887e85aa60.jpg
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@ 8c592393:5c132608
2025-02-13 08:08:08
うに
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@ 15ad0088:37f7099b
2025-02-13 08:08:07
下午四點就喝醉了。 :ablob_headshakefaster:
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@ 9f3c4769:3b719dab
2025-02-13 08:08:06
https://www.usluck.com/442562/divided-by-sea-united-by-blade/ Divided by sea united by blade #History #HistoryMemes #Memes
https://media.channels.im/media_attachments/files/113/995/552/208/932/689/original/d4080648ad173bd4.jpeg
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@ b707d6be:eb5a0c20
2025-02-13 08:08:05
ui.com と fs.com と 10Gtek と…
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@ 254244df:579fbd68
2025-02-13 08:08:05
Vox confía en que algún barón del PP desafíe a Feijóo y acepte sus exigencias para los presupuestos https://www.publico.es/politica/partidos/vox-confia-baron-pp-desafie-feijoo-acepte-exigencias-presupuestos.html
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@ 9d44867c:55a53281
2025-02-13 08:08:03
💼 #venture
Gam3Girl Ventures invested in the gaming guild Yield Guild Games (YGG), acquiring YGG tokens
#crypto #blockchain
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@ 35cdc79a:a4025f01
2025-02-13 08:08:03
Tote nach Explosion in taiwanischem Kaufhaus
Die Fenster im zwölften Stock sind zersprungen, die Straße ist übersät mit Trümmern: In einem Kaufhaus in Taiwan hat es eine Gasexplosion gegeben. Es gab offenbar mehrere Tote.
➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/taiwan-gas-explosion-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de
#Taiwan
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@ b88f3163:90132e65
2025-02-13 08:08:01
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq99m0a2s2snvg62gds4k3tacqjk84usmhvtfzdfw4ge35jsmu5hqqe5leww shameless plug for my #pixelfed account nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq7v3q0u8j7aetwx6gqhqpaf67a7rzf5edmla3u9e8wwvkgya936aqlk2lvg where
- I post in English (yay!)
- Will soon post pictures of Czech snow, which hopefully looks nearly same as German snow
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@ e4070372:f3baf11e
2025-02-13 08:07:58
American Pickers was one show I look back on and can say I truly enjoyed every moment of it. They even came to my town to a friend's estate 😌😅 but it's so sad to see this legal drama following Franks death 😥
https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2025/02/american-pickers-star-frank-fritz-at-center-of-legal-battle-following-his-death.html
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@ 921c55e4:3cb9c8fe
2025-02-13 08:07:58
寄了个顺丰。插线板、面膜（再不用就过期了）、两瓶沐浴露（已过期一瓶，另一瓶快了）、牙线棒、秋衣秋裤、短袖、内裤袜子。打完折31.2元。
自己准备的纸箱，买猫粮来的网易严选箱。
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@ 329983a3:4ca0fa82
2025-02-13 08:07:57
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqc5tlngqj4f9f3lkxnu2swe98pem78ss6xf380ldh3rlrm595zrushgxyvy nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqwahdrf28uf5n5tykfeyzf43sdgg65djvm8re3ulpentr3teaxujsnyhmru >for suspending copyright.
I'm all for terminating copyright just as long as making software proprietary is criminalized with mandatory sentencing.
>Counterfeit products should still be banned obviously
How is this related to copyright?
You can sell exact clones of products without copyright being relevant.
For products that have a trademarked name on them, cloning that product and putting the trademark on it is already illegal, as that would be trademark infringement.
>everyone should be able to make a copy of another product if they think they can do it better.
Patent law would need serious reform to allow for that.
>it puts enough pressure on the original inventor to improve their product >instead of sitting on their asses and collecting paychecks for the next few decades
Typically what happens is that the wagie who actually designed the product just gets a wage and it's the company that is collecting all the profits.
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@ e6670cd7:3af491bf
2025-02-13 08:07:57
Exactly Nostr > X
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@ 3852e179:e2ae5037
2025-02-13 08:07:56
Good Morning 🌄
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@ 94c2d372:54e68d27
2025-02-13 08:07:55
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqt7dmr2xue8zaxsxhy2xkdja0nx6f8cu8y8l7hfksw98y773djkgqqrsr9k I got as far as writing the appropriate curl command but got distracted by other things ;)
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@ c2955f90:f4889a6c
2025-02-13 08:07:55
Vanavond is het zover! Wie zijn de grootste schenders van onze digitale rechten in 2024 geweest?! Wie wint de Big Brother Awards publieksprijs en wie wint de expertprijs? Wordt het Temu, DPG Media, het kabinet of de Minister van Financiën?
We houden je op de hoogte!
Wil je het als eerste weten en ook direct horen wat de reactie van de winnaars is? Er zijn nog kaarten beschikbaar: https://www.bitsoffreedom.nl/product/big-brother-awards-2024-ticket/
https://assets.chaos.social/media_attachments/files/113/995/549/983/579/991/original/23b01c323240e9e2.png
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@ 7613a80e:e0f3b4b5
2025-02-13 08:07:52
but purple hair uwu.
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@ 57b97d6c:78ac844f
2025-02-13 08:07:50
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq24ggyptgtgr3ws5w2fhhstzemaj9w4sjjj8p8xm8srf772d8crzsp7n7vn gute Besserung 🍀
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@ 0113d39d:b5a45472
2025-02-13 08:07:50
なんか:unicode_1d54f_bg_black:に絵描きの価値観理解してもらうのはもう無理なんだろうなって気がするな…
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@ 6ef1f0ec:92076a80
2025-02-13 08:07:49
ﾗｯｼｬｲ!ﾗｯｼｬｲ！新鮮でｵｲｼﾖ！
🟫🟫
⚪ ⚪ ⚪
🥚
🥚
🥚
⬜
大
特
価
:meow_bongo_cat:
⬜
な
お
す
き
産
RE: https://misskey.io/notes/a46mf8nle6cv0cyt
nostr:nevent1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqy5aedp6e0cz8xavrcypfzz4zyga434klj78p8smlxa3r78r0jmgqcaxweq
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@ c34496c8:840a45bd
2025-02-13 08:07:46
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq89nxr72cng4xtp70ph0gpztppt4j7vcqlqvz8laylpvn2n2ljdps7xqmqk dang. we pay nearly the same for 200ml of the stuff. and we don't even have a choice of variety.
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@ a0f0ad35:2a9c4cff
2025-02-13 08:07:46
This is the true path. 🫡
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@ e8d66519:784074e9
2025-02-13 08:07:46
JUST IN: Apple $AAPL has restarted their advertising on X/Twitter, per MacRumors.
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@ c02b305c:3126e71a
2025-02-13 08:07:44
でもおれよく考えたらまともな面接受けたことないかもしんない
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@ a2093e4b:c7122aca
2025-02-13 08:07:43
Норвегія виділяє понад мільярд крон на нову систему ППО для України https://unn.ua/news/norvehiia-vydiliaie-ponad-miliard-kron-na-novu-systemu-ppo-dlia-ukrainy?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Ukraine
https://mas.corq.co/system/media_attachments/files/113/995/550/737/131/031/original/c0904453be4d0d52.png
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@ 98a7e3f6:15e18646
2025-02-13 08:07:41
Illegal Bitcoin Mining Setup Causes Explosion in Malaysia, Police Find Mining Rigs, Blower Fans - Malaysian police have uncovered an illegal Bitcoin mining setup after a blast occurred in... - https://cryptonews.com/news/malaysian-police-uncover-illegal-bitcoin-mining-after-explosion/ #bitcoinmining #bitcoinnews #malaysia
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@ 98a7e3f6:15e18646
2025-02-13 08:07:41
Texas Lawmakers Refile Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Expanding Scope to Include Other Cryptos - Texas lawmakers have reintroduced a bill aimed at establishing a state-run Bitcoin... - https://cryptonews.com/news/texas-lawmakers-refile-bitcoin-reserve-bill-expanding-scope-to-other-cryptos/ #altcoinnews #adoption #bitcoin #texas
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@ 98a7e3f6:15e18646
2025-02-13 08:07:40
Federal Reserve Governor Says Stablecoins Extend US Dollar Reach, Calls for Regulatory Framework - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has emphasized the potential of stablecoins t... - https://cryptonews.com/news/federal-reserve-governor-says-stablecoins-extend-us-dollar-reach-calls-for-regulatory-framework/ #federalreserve #altcoinnews #stablecoin
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@ 98a7e3f6:15e18646
2025-02-13 08:07:40
Coinbase Aims to Re-Enter India After Over a Year Away from the Market: Report - Coinbase is planning to re-enter India, potentially returning to one of the world’s large... - https://cryptonews.com/news/coinbase-eyes-india-comeback-engaging-with-regulators-report/ #blockchainnews #coinbase #india
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@ 98a7e3f6:15e18646
2025-02-13 08:07:40
Why This New Token Could Be the Next Solana, With 10,500% Gains Forecasted in 2025 - The Solana price tumbled below $200 this week, hitting the $196 as bears dominate trading... - https://blockonomi.com/why-this-new-token-could-be-the-next-solana-with-10500-gains-forecasted-in-2025/ #pr
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@ 98a7e3f6:15e18646
2025-02-13 08:07:39
Solana News: Proof of Stake Experts Think Solana’s Rival 1Fuel (OFT) Launch Could Make 20x Gain In Weeks - Solana is one of the most prominent blockchain networks in the crypto ecosystem today. Th... - https://blockonomi.com/solana-news-proof-of-stake-experts-think-solanas-rival-1fuel-oft-launch-could-make-20x-gain-in-weeks/ #pr
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@ a2093e4b:c7122aca
2025-02-13 08:07:37
Судан заявив про актуальність угоди про російську військову базу на Червоному морі https://unn.ua/news/sudan-zaiavyv-pro-aktualnist-uhody-pro-rosiisku-viiskovu-bazu-na-chervonomu-mori?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Ukraine
https://mas.corq.co/system/media_attachments/files/113/995/550/362/843/063/original/38008b8142ecc840.png
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@ 72dd7059:b3399a20
2025-02-13 08:07:36
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has refuted Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's allegations that link his wife to the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI. Gogoi dismissed the accusations as false and asserted that the BJP is spreading lies due to a lack of substantial issues to discuss.
#ISI #GauravGogoi #BJP
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/if-my-wife-is-isi-agent-i-am-raw-agent-congress-mp-gaurav-gogoi-hits-back-at-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarmas-claims/articleshow/118204424.cms
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@ 3852e179:e2ae5037
2025-02-13 08:07:36
or Gulf of Sats
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@ 72dd7059:b3399a20
2025-02-13 08:07:35
The Army confirmed the ceasefire on the India-Pakistan border remains intact despite minor incidents. Tensions are being managed through established mechanisms after some cross LoC firing and a suspected IED blast. The Army maintains a high state of alertness and is closely monitoring the situation to ensure stability along the Line of Control (LoC).
#LoC #Army #India #Pak
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ceasefire-at-loc-intact-army-refutes-reports-of-instability-at-india-pakistan-border/articleshow/118205212.cms
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@ 72dd7059:b3399a20
2025-02-13 08:07:35
Rajat Kumar, who once saved cricketer Rishabh Pant, is now accused of poisoning his girlfriend Manu Kashyap, after they both consumed poison in a tragic suicide pact due to forbidden love. While Rajat is still undergoing treatment, Manu did not survive. Her family's accusation has turned the village against Rajat.
#Man #RishabhPant
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/heroics-gone-awry-how-cricketer-rishabh-pants-saviour-got-bowled-over-by-fate/articleshow/118200275.cms
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@ 72dd7059:b3399a20
2025-02-13 08:07:35
IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru have appointed Rajat Patidar as their new captain, effective from the 2025 season. Patidar was reportedly chosen after consultations with senior Indian players in the RCB setup. His leadership led Madhya Pradesh to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final last year, showcasing his potential.
#RajatPatidar #RoyalChallengersBengaluru
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/rajat-patidar-appointed-royal-challengers-bengaluru-captain/articleshow/118203912.cms
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@ bd5b4ad5:d2fbaa88
2025-02-13 08:07:33
#Edtech AI Benchmarks
I have replied to a question on the #Moodle forums about cost, performance and security of integrating #AI with Moodle.
I have mentioned my cost experience with #OpenAI and #ChatGPT but although I have been working with it for over a year I don’t have much experience with live use of Moodle with AI. Would people like to give feedback on my responses?
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=466024#p1870813
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@ a127e341:46e93453
2025-02-13 08:07:32
退勤竜カエリマスガ
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@ 8e36836e:727a5016
2025-02-13 08:07:32
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ヒョーゴスラビア
Wikipedia あった
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@ 84e6abe4:9fa9da37
2025-02-13 08:07:31
LOL not even 20 USD nostr:npub1q6ps7m94jfdastx2tx76sj8sq4nxdhlsgmzns2tr4xt6ydx6grzspm0kxr. I made 1.5 million sats before 11 a.m. today. nostr:note1p3pqr4k8jjf73m722gk23ay95ul4c03jlnwvmxtx5dehmllpwyhqu8cs8h
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@ 3731e169:85be0885
2025-02-13 08:07:27
nostr:nprofile1qqsd0f68dvf98gvs9am9dp0lu0f4r7xzu2k89rm9tt448axf5tu6wlgphpy4c, expected at block height 901689.
The biggest alternative finance summit in Europe, June 19 - 21, 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic
10% off with promo code 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗵
𝗯𝘁𝗰 🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠
𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲
https://btcprague.com
#bitcoin
https://m.primal.net/OdhD.mov
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@ 9e9085e9:2056af17
2025-02-13 08:07:27
That's quite good nostr:note10ue4wgh9faq8t8gn2kuhtvpv4dmzmtf6v7atw2zv3ncf9l9yg4qshmqeqr
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@ b2256b65:899f8904
2025-02-13 08:07:25
YES 👏 PLEASE
Personally - I want my games to have story. I just don't want them to be story first, I just don't want their only appeal to be the story if I'm buying them for 60-70 dollars.
I want my videogame stories to come 2nd.
The problems I have with Doom and Splatoon is that they don't feel like they come second, they feel like they come last if even considered.
(splatoon 2)
https://rape.pet/media/a9ecc37be2d5b7ebf4630b8d25ee979b580ce7fb140ee94ae4d0ceefbafdc395.png
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@ 9c612f8b:03512b3e
2025-02-13 08:07:25
> 2 years without drinking now. Not going back.
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@ 3c046681:9edb9a33
2025-02-13 08:07:22
💼 #venture
Gam3Girl Ventures инвестировала в игровую гильдию Yield Guild Games (YGG), приобретя токены YGG
#crypto #blockchain
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@ b707d6be:eb5a0c20
2025-02-13 08:07:21
10Gお迎えキットを用意せねばならぬ
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@ afc0295d:bf85d9d2
2025-02-13 08:07:20
Welcome to Sukhothai ,Thailand
My hometown ,ka
Wat Mahathat
#artstr #nostr
#grownostr
#nostrartists
#siamstr #sketcher https://image.nostr.build/76b3a71491a95edc103e78d9301b597d79e9b8fccb106c487b33bc7d87d9c0d3.jpg https://image.nostr.build/aa326c0612305edad72b5c47ad223704ac51302ef176c63f2e73d9ca8d6709a1.jpg https://image.nostr.build/17c0f87becdb7d3d6f878028f6b8b23f25ae499e941dedfd921d20671ba89717.jpg https://image.nostr.build/c33fbea14b3b5c8d91e2da4ea2d62b98db0afa9616c8330b8052464262920c04.jpg https://image.nostr.build/086c487051fbe752e14ecaf47d0e1b7c6c3d6c493c8a7f1222b7539174d43c6f.jpg https://image.nostr.build/2b3ed2bb43523a8c93c4f340efe08bc6158c77a444d8996cf0dbdfb17c078440.jpg
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@ e17273fb:5f8abf12
2025-02-13 08:07:19
Amethyst displays your note with the embedded kind 1111 missing from my relay list.
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@ 6bb52485:7535d9be
2025-02-13 08:07:17
Congressional Acceptance of Gifts: Process, Challenges, and Diplomacy
Throughout history, members of the U.S. Congress have received gifts from foreign leaders, diplomats, and international organizations. These gifts serve as gestures of goodwill, symbolizing diplomatic relations and cultural exchanges. However, accepting such gifts is governed by strict legal, ethical, and security protocols to ensure transparency and protect national interests.
The Process of Accepting Foreign Gifts
When a member of Congress receives a gift from a foreign entity, it undergoes a formal vetting process:
Receipt and Documentation – The gift is recorded by the House or Senate Ethics Committee, ensuring proper documentation.
Legal and Ethical Review – Gifts exceeding $480 (as of 2023) cannot be personally retained and must be reported and transferred if necessary.
Security Screening – The Capitol Police and intelligence agencies inspect the gift for hidden surveillance devices, toxins, or explosives.
Final Disposition – Gifts may be transferred to the Library of Congress, the National Archives, or another government institution.
Public Disclosure – An annual report lists all gifts received by members of Congress, ensuring transparency.
Despite these structured procedures, some gifts must be rejected due to legal, security, or diplomatic concerns.
Categories of Reasons for Gift Rejection
Security Concerns
Gifts that may contain hidden surveillance devices (e.g., electronic devices from foreign governments).
Gifts that could pose biological, chemical, or explosive threats (e.g., unverified food, liquids, or mechanical items).
Legal Restrictions
Violations of U.S. sanctions laws (e.g., gifts from countries under economic sanctions).
Violations of ethics and bribery laws (e.g., expensive personal gifts that could influence legislation).
Gifts exceeding monetary value limits without proper processing (e.g., luxury jewelry or artwork).
Ethical & Political Sensitivities
Items that could create political controversy (e.g., politically charged books or propaganda items).
Gifts associated with human rights concerns (e.g., items linked to governments under scrutiny for violations).
Diplomatic Protocol & Practicality
Gifts that are too large or impractical to accept (e.g., oversized sculptures or rare animals).
Gifts that violate customary diplomatic practices (e.g., gifts intended for personal use rather than official purposes).
Categories of Diplomatic Responses to Gift Rejection
Polite Decline with Explanation
Used when a gift violates legal or ethical rules but the relationship with the foreign government must be maintained.
Example: Rejecting luxury jewelry by citing ethics regulations while expressing appreciation for the sentiment.
Silent Rejection (No Public Acknowledgment)
Used for gifts with potential security risks or politically sensitive implications.
Example: Refusing electronic devices suspected of espionage without making a public statement.
Accepting the Gift but Not Personally Keeping It
Used when refusing a gift outright might offend the giver, but legal restrictions prevent personal retention.
Example: Accepting high-value gifts and turning them over to the Library of Congress or National Archives.
Returning the Gift Diplomatically
Used when a gift is outright inappropriate or symbolically problematic.
Example: If a foreign leader gave a gift violating U.S. sanctions, it would be politely returned through diplomatic channels.
Public Disclosure to Neutralize Political Fallout
Used when refusing a gift could lead to public controversy or international misunderstandings.
Example: The U.S. publicly disclosing the rejection of an improper gift to maintain transparency and avoid speculation.
Conclusion
Congressional gift acceptance is a complex and highly regulated process, balancing diplomatic goodwill with legal, security, and ethical considerations. While most gifts are accepted and archived, others must be rejected with careful diplomatic handling. This intricate process underscores the intersection of diplomacy, national security, and legal oversight in the realm of international relations.
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@ 68e7c72e:16b5842c
2025-02-13 08:07:15
“Appathurei had also seen "money paid to micro-influencers, you know, people who have 2,000 followers, 100 followers, 5,000 followers, but 10,000 of them", so that while they're reviewing make-up or whatever to also insert a line in support [of the pro-Russian candidate]".” https://euobserver.com/eu-and-the-world/ar4ba259eb
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@ 3e1691aa:d3afd9a7
2025-02-13 08:07:13
08:06 JH0ILL on JP-1345(Wakasato Prefectural Park, JP-NN) 7041 FT8 [JH0ILL]
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@ 0f260611:355ad01f
2025-02-13 08:07:09
電車はゆきの中〜おちんちんぶるんぶるん！！:blobcat_fun::blobcat_fun::blobcat_fun:
お゛っ゛！！！:meow_scream::meow_scream:おおおおおおおうううすばるるるるるるるうるうううううずももももちぽぽぽぽぽっっっっ！！！:resonyance::resonyance::resonyance:
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:meowblush:💨🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚:confidential_murakamisan:🥚🥚🥚🥚
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@ 88c9ccec:c248585a
2025-02-13 08:07:07
Just so everyone is clear, #Trump hasn’t even been in office a full a month yet and he’s already putting 75,000 or more out of work. He’s literally bragging about adding 75,000 people to the #unemployment total and wants to add even more.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/white-house-says-75000-accepted-federal-buyout-trump-rcna191971
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@ ba11337b:9a1f8eb3
2025-02-13 08:07:05
Housing in Ireland is a fast-moving crisis receiving a slow-motion response https://www.byteseu.com/740433/ #CarolNolan #Housing #Immigration #Ireland
https://media.pubeurope.com/media_attachments/files/113/995/548/249/601/739/original/4308aaea75f96e98.jpeg
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@ a0b6eb34:3eedbe98
2025-02-13 08:07:05
イーロンはなにを目指しとるんや(困惑)
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@ 3852e179:e2ae5037
2025-02-13 08:07:05
i think it's silly . president of the United State put so much effort into changing name of gulf .
America running by cheotic ,ide centrist, narcissistic government.
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@ b830e07b:66bd8a02
2025-02-13 08:07:04
During a plague, the village of Cioara was decimated, and the people, terrified, turned to the Elder Sofronie for guidance. He told them that only repentance and faith could save them. He called the people to pray for three days and to fast. After three days, the plague ceased. Those who witnessed this event understood that the prayers of a righteous man are powerful. Holy Father Sofronie, pray to God for us and intercede on our behalf.
#OrthodoxChristian #Saints #Prayer #Faith #HolySpirit
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@ f0e59458:4afe015e
2025-02-13 08:07:01
百均行ったほうが安いけどまあええか
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@ 7b20d99d:d2a541a9
2025-02-13 08:07:00
gm
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@ d48124b5:242a32bd
2025-02-13 08:06:56
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqmjpgvy4jxa74k6hvpyf2cmejq4q9mguq60fp8gl946448f9shm6qejy0qh The AI could not figure it out the crown was as close as I could get it.
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@ a3374390:e36b4e41
2025-02-13 08:06:55
#Austria: the bad news was that in the September parliamentary elections, the Fascists of FPÖ got the largest share of the vote (29%). The good news is that they have failed to form a governing coalition with the trad-Conservatives of ÖVP (26%). In Sweden 2½ years ago, the Conservatives formed a government where the Fascists get to veto every decision they make.
https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2025/02/12/en-autriche-l-extreme-droite-ne-reussit-pas-a-former-un-gouvernement_6543800_3210.html
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@ 64af93be:335b4247
2025-02-13 08:06:55
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqwcf6srj73muaspe5hvyve6af6ep236xzqvfepr6j4vut4c8nkj6sj2grcp nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqnducnh7qntfmv0w3t22trvfhfwj78esjy4jxtg567xspjm99hq7sp8w4vn american women have gotten so bad that not being fat automatically makes them above average. In reality this woman looks like a gross burnout she would be more attractive if someone cut her head off.
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@ 6788f66e:e982ee2f
2025-02-13 08:06:54
RUN CMD://{[LOOP545HZ]}]} https://video.nostr.build/127de544e1d2a7eeb229824935f00414a8dd2fa66f38fb8f93e0bc2f7500860b.mp4
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@ 8571a2e7:63c114e9
2025-02-13 08:06:51
お手製テキストエディタでレポートを書くことによって
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@ 57b97d6c:78ac844f
2025-02-13 08:06:47
@kranzkrone@quasselkopf.de na klar, weil Menschen, die Behindertenrechte verteidigen & Ableismus blocken, Fanatiker sind.
Ich kann nur bestätigen, den Block hast du dir mehr als verdient.
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@ 0f7512e3:f4e9cb71
2025-02-13 08:06:47
https://varishangout.net/media/21c64d00-078d-481e-be9b-abf1a4ed8f9b/catgirl%20crimes.jpg
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@ fbb46708:225f4c2f
2025-02-13 08:06:42
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq8xj6agamakfvn92y6pmxedupxg0n9xfxh4halhgra2lyg2jxfwusd7rlzq InSHA-256'Allah!
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@ 13314abb:00f55b96
2025-02-13 08:06:41
burnt undertones (@burntundertones.bsky.social)
https://bsky.app/profile/burntundertones.bsky.social/post/3li2a4qtu422m
> Sleep tight.
https://cdn.sociale.network/media_attachments/files/113/995/546/698/488/931/original/c323d7ffe4dcb257.jpeg
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@ 30e8c652:2f59ddaf
2025-02-13 08:06:41
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqdp0y83gmmj5q5czu6fqeg00f0yvtgvhl3fynw0pqjacdgety5vzsv9ralh 有设定期限吗？海员呢？
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@ f9c88387:a44ce612
2025-02-13 08:06:39
Thanks Uno! 🫂
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@ f0e59458:4afe015e
2025-02-13 08:06:39
Amazonでてきとうに注文した
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@ abcd2c1d:025587a8
2025-02-13 08:06:35
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/chrystia-freeland-trump-tariffs-musk-b2696624.html
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@ e7498c94:b8bf444d
2025-02-13 08:06:34
Thanks, same to you
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@ 8e36836e:727a5016
2025-02-13 08:06:34
ヒョウゴスラビア
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@ 7b20d99d:d2a541a9
2025-02-13 08:06:34
exactly
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@ c81c7999:738e1869
2025-02-13 08:06:27
テキストでレポート書きたい（）
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@ c004c545:534823b0
2025-02-13 08:06:24
寒いとラーメンに逃げがち
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@ a2093e4b:c7122aca
2025-02-13 08:06:22
Во Франции кинули гранату в бар: более 10 раненых https://news.liga.net/world/news/vo-frantsii-kinuli-granatu-v-bar-bolee-10-ranenyh?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Russia #Ukraine
https://mas.corq.co/system/media_attachments/files/113/995/545/425/894/567/original/f6da6eddf115e0dd.png
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@ c02b305c:3126e71a
2025-02-13 08:06:16
長所はちんぽです！
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@ a2093e4b:c7122aca
2025-02-13 08:06:16
Умєров та міністр оборони Бельгії обговорили реалізацію програми F-16 https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/news/2025/02/13/7204857/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Новини
https://mas.corq.co/system/media_attachments/files/113/995/545/056/563/067/original/7428bde82b70da1e.jpeg
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@ f838b6a0:13becc17
2025-02-13 08:06:13
Wenn Dinge zu schön sind um wahr zu sein, dann sind sie es auch nicht. Was #Lindner und die #FDP hier fordern ist leider aus deren Mund völlig unglaubwürdig.
https://apollo-news.net/lindner-fordert-abschaffung-von-mindestens-vier-bundesministerien/
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@ 554f3ff5:3938f83b
2025-02-13 08:06:11
風呂吹き大根？？？
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@ e5f3339e:0952d54d
2025-02-13 08:06:10
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@ 9f3c4769:3b719dab
2025-02-13 08:06:09
https://www.usluck.com/442560/am-i-the-only-one-noticing-that-trump-has-started-to-look-like-a-simpson/ am i the only one noticing that trump has started to look like a simpson #Dank #DankMemes #Memes
https://media.channels.im/media_attachments/files/113/995/544/552/513/224/original/aecc04eaa1cb239a.png
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@ 254244df:579fbd68
2025-02-13 08:06:08
Primero Musk y ahora Orbán: los ultras se vuelcan con AfD a las puertas de las elecciones alemanas https://www.publico.es/internacional/primero-musk-ahora-orban-ultras-vuelcan-afd-puertas-elecciones-alemanas.html
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@ 7f302985:18984ece
2025-02-13 08:06:07
ハイテクスニーカーの白のなんかかわいいやつがほしくなってきた
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@ c81c7999:738e1869
2025-02-13 08:06:06
わん
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@ 3c285d83:da649e50
2025-02-13 08:08:29
Haha, klingons 😂
who's the bald bearded guy?