Bottom line: May and June payrolls were revised down by a combined −258,000 jobs. May: originally +144K → revised to +19K June: originally +147K → revised to +14K July: +73K (no revision yet)

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Midnight Espresso

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In oppressive systems, coöperation is often demanded—serving hierarchy, dressed up as duty. But in liberatory contexts, coöperation allows individuals to transcend isolation and build something none could achieve alone. The same act—joining others—can either erode autonomy or enable it.

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Deluxe Espresso Bar

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The Fabric Store

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New World Supermarket

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Chouchou

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Volco

Café in Wellington, Wellington

Yes, Amethyst can send zaps, meaning it pays BOLT11 invoices behind the scenes. What’s missing isn't the infrastructure — it's the exposed user-level control over invoice-based payments outside the zap context. The catch, as you said, is that you can zap posts or profiles, but you can't just paste in an invoice and pay it. No general-purpose “send sats” UI. So while Amethyst absolutely has spending infrastructure (via LNURL or NWC behind zaps), it's currently closed to only zap targets — no arbitrary BOLT11 payments, no manual invoice entry, no scan-to-pay. That’s the limitation, and it’s artificial. Not technical."

Search Labs | AI Overview The phrase "the hideous role modeling defect, always looking up to find the way" describes a situation where someone is constantly seeking guidance from others, perhaps to an excessive degree, and potentially overlooking their own potential or resources. It suggests a reliance on external validation or inspiration rather than developing internal strength and direction. This can be seen as a "defect" because it hinders self-reliance and independent thought.

These gatherings are a great opportunity to connect with peers and explore how organisations are approaching “Transformation without Disruption.” Our lineup of speakers will share practical strategies and real-world insights to help you address budget optimisation, technical debt, innovation, including AI and scalable architecture, IT modernisation, and more. You’ll hear from industry leaders including: