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Tue, 22/07/2025 - 03:00

Matthew Cuthbert was a silent man. He drove a buggy. Mrs. Rachel Lynde, a loud, fat woman, watched him drive by.

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Matthew saw an ugly girl with freckles and red hair. The hair was in braids. He said nothing to her. He stuttered as he spoke to the orphanage head. The orphanage head was a woman, and Matthew only spoke to his sister, Marilla, and Mrs. Rachel Lynde, because she was annoying but she was not annoying to him. The girl sat in the buggy with him and talked and talked. She did not tell him her name. He did not ask her name. Matthew did not mind when she talked and she did not annoy him, much like Mrs. Rachel Lynde did not annoy him when she talked, because he was a homosexual.

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“You don’t want me,” Anne stated. “I am not a boy.”

“Go to hell,” Marilla Cuthbert said.

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Anne made a wreath of berries, lilacs, and lead bullets. She wore it to church. There was laughter, and the laughter was at Anne’s expense.

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“Carrots,” the handsome boy called Gilbert Blythe said. “Your hair is red, and therefore it is like carrots.”

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Tue, 22/07/2025 - 02:25

A century-old web of intermarried families has bankrolled Israel’s most powerful support network in Scotland. This is the untold story of the Caledonian Cousinhood’s expansion.

The post Scottish Zionism’s Inner Circle: The Caledonian Cousinhood That Bankrolls Occupation and Genocide appeared first on MintPress News.

Created
Mon, 21/07/2025 - 22:05
A cursory glance at the Jeffrey Epstein’s biography (1953 – 2019) shows it can be treated as a modern adaptation (and so adjustment) of Horatio Alger Jr.’s framework: Epstein’s life moves from (lower) middle-class respectability to incredible wealth and luxury (and associated criminal sordidness). Epstein was an immensely successful social climber, who didn’t just manage the wealth of the ultra-wealthy, […]
Created
Mon, 21/07/2025 - 22:00

There was a time when a man did not film the fish. You learned about the shark when you saw it break the surface. The shark is not interested in ratings. Still the men come. They bring waterproof 4K cameras and podcasts and livestreams that do not truly live. They call it a week of sharks. A shark week. Here is mine, if we must.

Sunday
There are four influencers with tan lines and white teeth. They are dropped into open water and told to “vibe.” One is named Jax. Another used to be a lifeguard. They laugh. They stitch and duet. They name the circling fin “Brosef.” Brosef is not their brother. Brosef does not forgive. The boat does not return to save them. Credits roll over silence.

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Mon, 21/07/2025 - 21:35

In a constantly evolving digital world, being strategic about where to focus our social media efforts is essential for effective community building and outreach. At the same time, it is also important to choose the platforms that align with the values of the community being represented. This has been a growing conversation within the Drupal community, especially around the ethical use of platforms. 

After reviewing the engagement metrics and audience reach across platforms, we're implementing a tiered approach that balances our commitment to Drupal's values of openness, inclusiveness, and digital freedom with our responsibility to grow the Drupal ecosystem and serve our global community effectively.
We are choosing to focus our resources where we can create the most meaningful engagement and build genuine community connections. This approach allows us to be more responsive, create better content, and foster stronger relationships with our community.

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Mon, 21/07/2025 - 17:00
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