*banned 4 MarkDown love* @design_RG@qoto.org

@sptnkmmnt That is a good idea, and if there's no Russian translation of that novel yet, it helps local readers accessing it.

Translating is quite rewarding work. If well done, it feels natural, as if it was originally written in that language.

Good luck and success on this project!

+1...

#cats #mastocats #catsOfMastodon #meow #xp
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RT @PickleAndNancy
A sun baked Pickle loaf yesterday! Happy #catloafmonday everyone, love Pickle and Nancy 😸❤️🌺
https://twitter.com/PickleAndNancy/status/1249587426969948160

Speechless. 5 of them, all #BlackCats ?💕

#cats #mastocats #catsOfMastodon #meow #xp
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RT @MollyTheMadCat1
When your friends come round but you’re in lockdown and not allowed out #CatsOfTwitter #CatsOfTheQuarantine #LockdownEaster #blackcats #panfurs #COVID19
https://twitter.com/MollyTheMadCat1/status/1249604673688010752

" The statue of Christ the Redeemer was illuminated with the image of a doctor in a lab coat, and the word "thank you"in different languages, in honor of the professionals who are at the forefront of fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

During the screening, on the evening of Sunday (12), the Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, Cardinal Orani João Tempesta, performed an Easter act in the famous tourist spot in Rio, asking for protection against Covid-19.

In the afternoon, Father Omar, rector of the Christ the Redeemer Shrine, blessed the city by helicopter. At the same time, the church bells were ringed. "

Bing Translation from the Brazilian Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper live blog item.

OP: https://aovivo.folha.uol.com.br/equilibrioesaude/2020/03/30/5899-acompanhe-todas-as-informacoes-sobre-a-pandemia-de-coronavirus.shtml#post400229

"
US's global reputation hits rock-bottom over Trump's coronavirus response

International relations expert warns policy failure could do lasting damage as president insults allies and undermines alliances"

...a very stable Genius, he says,

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/12/us-global-reputation-rock-bottom-donald-trump-coronavirus

Bicycle Touring in pandemic times requires extra gear...

A nice #art piece I came accross on FB. #cyberpunk

@realcaseyrollins @maison_faim Yeah, it's been a long Winter. I had read on The Guardian that the authorities on the UK were worried since their forecast was showing 26 Celsius likely, and many people would be tempted to be out and about in the sunshine!

@nepfag LOL, no kidding, I noticed that immediately too. 😛

A quick Bing Translator English version of the article : https://www.translatetheweb.com/?ref=TVert&from=pt&to=en&a=https%3A%2F%2Fepoca.globo.com%2Fsociedade%2Fna-colombia-cidadaos-sao-presos-pelos-pes-por-desrespeito-quarentena-24356824

Not making this up - just found a news report on the Brazilian Globo news site.

In Colombia, people not respecting local Quarantine ordinances are getting half an hour attached to this medieval looking device. According to local authorities, it's been effective - much better than fines which they wouldn't be able to pay.

Original in Portuguese : https://epoca.globo.com/sociedade/na-colombia-cidadaos-sao-presos-pelos-pes-por-desrespeito-quarentena-24356824

An interesting, ingenious and likely dangerous to ride bicycle for two.

Created by the Zenga Brothers, there's some history on this video ; https://vimeo.com/218705523

@maison_faim Although there's a number of new users from a certain country that seem to be here mostly to support their national leadership. They all got more or less thrown out of Twitter.

@zleap A new Democratic president would face opposition in the Senate as you mentioned, bringing to mind the fierce opposition the Republicans put up against anything Obama proposed.

But Bernie is no longer a candidate for nomination, he withdrew from the race so it's Joe Biden that likely gets the nomination.

Unless something unexpected happens.

@maison_faim You could take a look at my blog post about how choosing an instance is important, which includes a review of some I have accounts on.

https://write.tedomum.net/rgx/is-it-important-which-instance-you-are-in

@maison_faim @realcaseyrollins Doing ok here too, it's nice that weather is getting warmer and sunny sometimes. Just came back from a nice bike ride, had to go out when it reaches 18 Celsius!

@maison_faim A lot of users posting and not gettting replies, but I don't think there's any bots.

@maison_faim Not so low, there's many many toots that go unaswered, sometimes good posts, it's pretty disheartening for the poster.

The local social scene has been pretty slow compared to some earlier times, like December or so.

@maison_faim The Spanish speaking users here, all Twitter exhiles, usually salute each other as "mastodontes". 😛

The English ones, I haven't seen a commonly used word yet.