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

"'Great Lockdown' to rival Great Depression with 3% hit to global economy, says IMF

Latest World Economic Outlook describes shock of coronavirus pandemic as ‘like no other’"

From a report by the IMF - the International Monetary Fund.

As I imagined, the economic impact of the virtual closing of most economies is going to be huge.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/apr/14/great-lockdown-coronavirus-to-rival-great-depression-with-3-hit-to-global-economy-says-imf

** photo credit - from site linked, I imagine it's taken on the Salar de Yiuni, Bolivia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salar_de_Uyuni

""The bicycle is a pleasure for the body and the mind" but in the long winter days often the desire to jump on the saddle is less ... instead of pedaling under a heavy snowfall we want to suggest an alternative or better, 14 alternatives, 14 cycling books to read about bike trips, bicycle touring, adventures and more or less crazy bike riders. Take a seat in the armchair or in front of the fireplace and dive into a paper adventure (for this time!)."

#cycling #bicycle #touring #travel

https://www.lifeintravel.it/en/14-cycle-touring-and-cycling-books-to-read.html

#Bicycle #Touring is like this.

Hope they have enough water, looks like a parched land. #cycling is fun, #travel too.

Beautiful photo just found on FB.

- Master, what is the secret of Happiness?

- Not arguing with idiots.

- I don't agree that is the secret of Happiness.

- You are right.

...😛 #humour #koan

Geek Squad is on the job...

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #it

@test123 it works.

Hello, and welcome to Qoto.

Enjoy the network and all it has to offer. If you are new to using Mastodon, there's a good guide here: https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-mastodon-1828503235

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@freemo Oh, I imagine, painful to see expensive gear get damaged like that.

@freemo Oh, the cat came back! 😄

Was wondering what happened. Enjoy your bagel!

Bengal, an impressive breed, look at the orange undertone. A small Tiger indeed.

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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https://twitter.com/InternetMeows/status/1235957794035163137

Sakura in full blossom and a pretty orange tabby in this nice #Nippon photo.

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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May your Sunday be as peaceful as this meow
https://twitter.com/InternetMeows/status/1231647076032880641

Two passions in one photo! #Tinto and #felines, yes please. Merci!

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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Every day is #NationalDrinkWineDay & Cat day.
https://twitter.com/InternetMeows/status/1229834267720650752

@LanceMason You are welcome, hope you enjoy your stay in the Fediverse. There's a lot to discover, and the best way to start is to learn about how things work here. Have a good day!

@sda The current president major concern seems to be his reelection -- as seen by turning daily press briefings into de facto campaign rallies and free TV airtime.

You would liken the bad faith actions by Fox and subsidiaries to any opposite side media? Really?

I find the actions like the Wisconsin election manipulation are not only despicable, but criminal -- and deserving of full legal prosecution once more sane minds prevail.

Someday someone will look hard at these people and question how can they be so evil? Despicable, to expose people to a deadly disease, during a global pandemic, to try to preserve their hold on power.

USA needs a major shakedown. #xp
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Wisconsin voters risked their lives last week — and voted out the party that made them risk their lives https://boingboing.net/2020/04/14/wisconsin-voters-risk…
https://twitter.com/BoingBoing/status/1250046718428708864

How many???

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp
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1146965844300
https://twitter.com/gayocats/status/1250048669094535171

#cats #mastocats #catsofMastodon #meow #xp #BlackCats #love
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The sun is shining. It’s #TunaTuesday got a feeling today is gonna be a good day 😺 #mollythemadcat #CatsOfTwitter #CatsOfTheQuarantine #blackcats #panfur #TuesdayThoughts
https://twitter.com/MollyTheMadCat1/status/1250036078733598721

Studio Ghibli is now offering in their website FREE wallpapers for your teleconference and work from home apps in this time of pandemic. 8 images from their #Anime masterworks. #xp
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✅ Studio Ghibli ofrece en su web oficial fondos de pantalla de sus películas para conferencias web o teletrabajo en este tiempo de confinamiento por el coronavirus: http://www.ghibli.jp/info/013251/ https://t.co/cB…
https://twitter.com/gen_ghibli/status/1249798807921078272

@sptnkmmnt You are welcome.

Ah, I did not realize it was Jack London's work, and him being already so popular in the country. If you like the book and want to work on the translation it is still a nice project; you might be able to find a printed copy of a published Russian translation later to compare with your own work, maybe.

Good luck with this idea!

@LanceMason Hello, and welcome to Qoto.

Enjoy the network and all it has to offer. If you are new to using Mastodon, there's a good guide here: https://lifehacker.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-mastodon-1828503235

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