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Anas Al-Sharif أنس الشريف @ This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice. First, peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings. Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my people, ever since I opened my eyes to life in the alleys and streets of the Jabalia refugee camp. My hope was that Allah would extend my life so l could return with my family and loved ones to our original town of occupied Asqalan (Al-Majdal). But Allah's will came first, and His decree is final. I have lived through pain in all its details, tasted suffering and loss many times, yet I never once hesitated to convey the truth as it is, without distortion or falsification—so that Allah may bear witness against those who stayed silent, those who accepted our killing, those who choked our breath, and whose hearts were unmoved by the scattered remains of our children and women, doing nothing to stop the massacre that our people have faced for more than a year and a half.

I entrust you with Palestine—the jewel in the crown of the Muslim world, the heartbeat of every free person in this world. I entrust you with its people, with its wronged and innocent children who never had the time to dream or live in safety and peace. Their pure bodies were crushed under thousands of tons of Israeli bombs and missiles, torn apart and scattered across the walls. I urge you not to let chains silence you, nor borders restrain you. Be bridges toward the liberation of the land and its people, until the sun of dignity and freedom rises over our stolen homeland. I entrust you to take care of my family. I entrust you with my beloved daughter Sham, the light of my eyes, whom I never got the chance to watch grow up as I had dreamed. I entrust you with my dear son Salah, whom I had wished to support and accompany through life until he grew strong enough to carry my burden and continue the mission.

I entrust you with my beloved mother, whose blessed prayers brought me to where l am, whose supplications were my fortress and whose light guided my path. I pray that Allah grants her strength and rewards her on my behalf with the best of rewards. I also entrust you with my lifelong companion, my beloved wife, Umm Salah (Bayan), from whom the war separated me for many long days and months. Yet she remained faithful to our bond, steadfast as the trunk of an olive tree that does not bend-patient, trusting in Allah, and carrying the responsibility in my absence with all her strength and faith. I urge you to stand by them, to be their support after Allah Almighty. If I die, I die steadfast upon my principles. I testify before Allah that I am content with His decree, certain of meeting Him, and assured that what is with Allah is better and everlasting.

O Allah, accept me among the martyrs, forgive my past and future sins, and make my blood a light that illuminates the path of freedom for my people and my family. Forgive me if I have fallen short, and pray for me with mercy, for I kept my promise and never changed or betrayed it. Do not forget Gaza... And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance. Anas Jamal Al-Sharif 06.04.2025 This is what our beloved Anas requested to be published upon his martyrdom. 3:25 PM • 8/10/25 • 675K Views

The final statement by Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif, written months ago in anticipation of his likely death, posted on Twitter/X by a friend. Israel assassinated him tonight along with his reporting team in an airstrike in Gaza.

Sickening. Every journalist in America should think deeply about the fact that most American politicians are willing to accept and indeed facilitate the murder of our colleagues.

Anas Al-Sharif pictured with his two young children that he is holding. They are all smiling.

Anas Al-Sharif was one of the most remarkable reporters of his generation. For 673 days, he defied Israeli threats to kill him.

Al Jazeera now confirm their crew in Gaza City have all been assassinated:

RIP reporters Anas Al-Sharif & Mohammed Qareqea and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher & Mohammed Nofal

I’d love to talk to you about the difference between ADD, DDD, ADD, AAD etc when speaking about compact disc recording and mastering distinctions in the 1980s and 1990s.

This is who runs this account.

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Sorry!

Victorian-era engraving from The Illustrated London News, dated July 5, 1851, showing an elaborate musical performance at Buckingham Palace. At the center is a large orchestrion—an ornate mechanical instrument with multiple brass horns and decorative carvings. A formally dressed man operates the orchestrion while another stands nearby playing a wind instrument, possibly a trumpet or cornet. A small audience, dressed in 19th-century attire, sits in rows of chairs watching the performance. The grand room features tall columns, chandeliers, draped curtains, and high ceilings, emphasizing its regal setting. The caption reads: “Herr Kaufmann and Son’s Grand Musical Performance at Buckingham Palace.”

“I’m in the corner, watching you kiss her/I’m right over here, why can’t you see me?”

Detailed black-and-white engraving of a large ornate mechanical musical instrument labeled “Orchestrion.” The machine is decorated with elaborate architectural and floral carvings. A prominent array of brass horns and pipes emerges from the upper section, suggesting a combination of organ, wind, and percussion elements. The lower half resembles a carved cabinet with intricate geometric and floral designs. The word “ORCHESTRION” is displayed on a central sign above a carved figure. The caption below the image reads: “THE ORCHESTRION.”

The Orchestrion: A 19th century proto-synth in carved oak, air-powered and built to imitate an orchestra, all gears, valves, and theatrical excess in place of electricity. (I’d program it to play ‘Fizheuer Zieheuer.’)

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I don’t know how I’ve held onto it all these years, but I have. I need to change the water and the glitter-snow.

👏👏👏

One of my favorite promo items: Laika snow globe.

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Mood

You barely blinked reading Holland’s papers this morning. Turner lends too freely. The bit about “rot within”—fitting, isn’t it? I thought of it the other night too, when you lingered at Mrs. Bagwell’s door & again, when you took Hemson’s horse without a word. I left before you noticed me as always.

Heard you were in Deptford today — Cooper at your side, deep in talk of mathematiques. Funny, I don’t recall you mentioning it. Also curious you found time to imprison a man and inspect flags but not to send word. For someone so keen on observation, you might consider who’s observing you.

So you rode off to Rochester in the dark without so much as a word? Not even a goodbye? Too bad about Hemson’s horse, Carteret tagging along, the scene at the Crown. Glad to know you had company lined up while I was left wondering where you’d gone. Would’ve been decent to say something—anything.

“Where’s my wife?”

So far, recognition of Palestinian sovereignty has largely been limited to countries in Africa, South America and Asia that have historically been critical of Israel.

This is an amazing way of writing “most of the world”

Post one of your favorite movie characters.

Pretty good but I’m partial to this one, @nicksakes63.bsky.social

“Mechanical Singing Bird of Modern Construction,” featuring a realistic bird perched on a rectangular base with ornamental trim.

Illustration labeled “Mechanical Bird Making Its Exit from a Pistol,” showing a bird emerging from the barrel of a decorated, antique-style pistol with ornate floral engravings.

Engraving labeled “Mechanical Bird in a Snuff-Box,” showing a small bird rising from a decorative box with botanical motifs and an open lid.

Diagram labeled “Mechanism of a Singing Bird,” depicting an intricate clockwork system with gears, levers, and labeled components powering a perched mechanical bird.

Mechanical singing birds from the 18th century.

The Melograph, a machine for recording music on paper. It was introduced by inventor Friedrich von Roncalli-Gräffenthal — an Austrian inventor and acoustician — at the Vienna International Exhibition of 1873.

Sometimes I forget that I don’t have to give a f about Coachella anymore. Carry on.

Pasadena shows are at a Goldenvoice-supported venue exactly 6 months before Coachella.

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and Josh Hawley is the complicit sous chef going “Mama Mia!”

Yep, best line in the overview, and Marsh didn’t write it.

Yes!