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Today is the Wednesday of Mid-Pentecost, marking the midpoint between Easter and Pentecost.

Today's gospel reading is John 7:14–30, in which Jesus goes into the temple and teaches “in the middle of the feast.” In his teaching, Jesus reaffirms his unity with the Father.

The middle of the days has come,
beginning with the Savior’s Resurrection,
and sealed by the holy Pentecost.
The first and the last shine with splendor.
We rejoice in the union of both feasts,
as we draw near to the Lord’s Ascension:
the sign of our coming glorification.

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Ohio residents can now take their vehicle to new heights with a specialty license plate showcasing NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. It is available on the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) website under the “Special Interest Plates” section. Click the “Organizational Plates” drop-down tab for details on NASA Glenn’s plate. The Ohio BMV will collect […]

Specialty NASA Glenn License Plates Available

Show your pride with specialty license plates showcasing NASA Glenn.
Kelly M. Matter (NASA)

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Water is essential for life, and it is an important engineering tool as well. On March 21, NASA’s Glenn Research Center staff joined Great Lakes Science Center in celebrating World Water Day at the science center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, in downtown Cleveland. Staff conducted hands-on demonstrations highlighting NASA’s Liquid Cooling and […]

NASA Glenn Shows Students Temperature-Cooling Technology

Students discover how NASA uses water to regulate the body temperatures of astronauts during spacewalks. 
Kelly M. Matter (NASA)

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Koishi Day (5/14)
The cute younger sister's day is finally here! Rejoice and celebrate by spending the day not thinking!
For a bit of a different tone, I actually want to use this day as an excuse to discuss Koishi as a character. I feel like there's far too many misconceptions when it comes to her. Lots view her as this impulsive emotionless serial killer who only performs cruel acts but that's not even close to who she is.
Yes, she did seal her ability and with it a small part of her mind. The reality is though, this didn't drive her insane. She's still rational and has restraint. Anything she normally wouldn't have done she still wont do. She doesn't experience things quite the same as she did before but she still has emotions to some degree. She's an impressively unique character that's hard to really grasp. Labeling her as violent psychopath because of her unique traits though is a complete mistake.
youtube.com/watch?v=jyt7mf5BaE… Always love .new label, and this one is an especially crazy track. :rumia_vibe: Exactly 5:14 too.
mangadex.org/title/0c226e3a-63… An emotional, slightly comedic doujin of the two sisters. Very well done stuff.

Touhou - Chirei de (Doujinshi) - MangaDex

A story of the inhabitants Palace of the Earth Spirits before the events of Subterranean Animism. Told with humor and feeling in a unique drawing style.
MangaDex

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NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland supported the 26th annual FIRST Robotics Competition Buckeye Regional, April 3-6, at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center. This international engineering design challenge combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of STEM. NASA Glenn Center Director Dr. Jimmy Kenyon helped kick off this year’s event by addressing the student […]

NASA Glenn Champions FIRST Robotics Competition Buckeye Regional

Glenn supports the 26th annual FIRST Robotics Competition Buckeye Regional at Cleveland State University.
Kelly M. Matter (NASA)

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Saturn’s moon Titan is an intriguing world cloaked in a yellowish, smoggy haze. Similar to Earth, the atmosphere is mostly nitrogen and has weather, including clouds and rain. Unlike Earth, whose weather is driven by evaporating and condensing water, frigid Titan has a methane cycle. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, supplemented with images from the […]

Webb’s Titan Forecast: Partly Cloudy With Occasional Methane Showers

NASA Webb Mission Team (NASA Science)
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Aaron

@violetmadder @mapto @Homoevolutis0 Fascism is literally what happens when you take greed and egoism to a form of government. All the isms and phobias, racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, nationalism -- you name it! They are all egoism and greed. The belief that people like yourself are special and deserve to take from other people whatever you want, even their lives.

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The Cybertruck was supposed to be apocalypse-proof. Can it even survive a trip to the grocery store?

#Guardian #Elmo #CyberTruck


The Cybertruck was supposed to be apocalypse-proof. Can it even survive a trip to the grocery store?

Thanks to poor engineering and Elon Musk, Tesla’s road rage-inducing street tank can’t even win over its core demographic: doomsday preppers
Andrew Lawrence (The Guardian)

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“People want government to do all manner of things, things that if done privately would lead to condemnation and jail sentences. Some want government to give money to farmers, poor folk, college students, senior citizens and businesses. There’s no Santa Claus or tooth fairy. The only way government can give money to one person is to forcibly take it from another person. If I privately used the same method to raise money for a “deserving” college student, homeless…

Quotation by Walter E. Williams

"People want government to do all manner of things, things that if done privately would lead to condemnation and jail sentences. Some want government to give money to farmers, poor folk, college students, senior citizens and businesses.
LibertyQuotes

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“In a free society, individuals have the right to do right or wrong, as long as they don’t threaten or infringe upon the rights or property of others.”

~ Mark Skousen
(1947-) American economist, investment analyst, newsletter editor, college professor and author
Persuasion versus Force

Quotation by Mark Skousen

"In a free society, individuals have the right to do right or wrong, as long as they don’t threaten or infringe upon the rights or property of others." ~ Mark Skousen
LibertyQuotes

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**The Environmental Destruction Caused by Lithium Batteries, Windmills, and Solar Panels: A Case for Wood as a Sustainable Alternative**

In the race to adopt sustainable energy solutions, the world has turned to technologies such as lithium batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels. These innovations are hailed for their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. However, the environmental cost of these technologies is often overlooked. Lithium batteries, windmills, and solar panels, while beneficial in many respects, bring their own set of destructive environmental impacts. In contrast, wood, an ancient and often underappreciated resource, presents a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative.

### The Environmental Impact of Lithium Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries have become ubiquitous in modern life, powering everything from electric vehicles to smartphones. However, their production and disposal carry significant environmental drawbacks. The extraction of lithium, primarily through mining, is a resource-intensive process that leads to soil degradation, water shortages, and loss of biodiversity. Major lithium mining operations, such as those in Chile's Atacama Desert, have drained local water supplies, threatening the livelihoods of indigenous communities and local ecosystems.

Additionally, the disposal of lithium batteries poses a substantial environmental hazard. These batteries contain hazardous materials, including cobalt, nickel, and other toxic elements, which can leach into the soil and groundwater if not properly managed. Recycling lithium batteries is complex and costly, leading to low recycling rates and increasing the risk of environmental contamination.

### The Destructive Nature of Windmills

Wind energy, while a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, also has its ecological costs. Wind turbines are known to cause significant harm to wildlife, particularly birds and bats. The placement of wind farms often intersects with migration paths and habitats, leading to high mortality rates for these animals. A study by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that wind turbines kill hundreds of thousands of birds annually in the United States alone. Bats, crucial for pest control and pollination, also suffer from collisions and barotrauma caused by the pressure changes near the turbine blades.

Moreover, the construction and maintenance of wind turbines require substantial land use, which can disrupt local ecosystems. The materials used in turbines, such as rare earth metals, steel, and concrete, also contribute to environmental degradation during their extraction and production processes.

### The Issue with Solar Panels

Solar power is often touted as a cornerstone of a renewable energy future. However, the environmental footprint of solar panels is significant. The manufacturing of solar panels involves hazardous chemicals, including cadmium, lead, and silicon tetrachloride, which can be harmful if released into the environment. The energy-intensive production process also generates substantial carbon emissions.

Furthermore, the disposal of solar panels presents a growing challenge. Solar panels have a finite lifespan, typically around 25-30 years, after which they become e-waste. Currently, there are limited recycling options for solar panels, leading to concerns about the accumulation of toxic waste in landfills.

### Wood: A Renewable and Sustainable Alternative

Amidst the search for sustainable energy solutions, wood stands out as a renewable, recyclable, and reusable resource. Unlike the finite and environmentally damaging extraction processes for lithium, rare earth metals, and other materials used in modern green technologies, wood can be sustainably harvested and managed. Forests can be regrown, and wood products can be reused and recycled, reducing waste and conserving resources.

Wood also offers carbon sequestration benefits. Growing trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, storing it in their biomass. When managed sustainably, forests can act as a carbon sink, mitigating climate change. Additionally, wood products continue to store carbon throughout their useful life, making them an effective tool in the fight against global warming.

Furthermore, advances in bioenergy technology have made it possible to use wood and other biomass as a clean energy source. Modern wood-burning stoves and boilers, as well as biomass power plants, can convert wood into heat and electricity with high efficiency and low emissions. This makes wood a viable alternative for reducing reliance on fossil fuels and other environmentally harmful energy sources.

### Conclusion

While lithium batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels are crucial components of the transition to a greener future, their environmental costs cannot be ignored. The extraction, production, and disposal processes associated with these technologies pose significant threats to ecosystems and biodiversity. In contrast, wood, with its renewable and recyclable nature, presents a compelling alternative. By investing in sustainable forestry practices and bioenergy technologies, we can harness the power of wood to create a more balanced and truly sustainable energy landscape. Recognizing and mitigating the environmental impacts of current green technologies is essential as we strive towards a future that is not only low-carbon but also environmentally harmonious.

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[ TheStreet: Target CEO admits a major mistake amid boycotts from customers ]
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From reading the article it's clear #Target doesn't give a shit about it's #LGBTQ customers or employees. That's fine. There are other Companies that still do.

Target, you're dead to me. I will never set foot in your stores again.

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“RESIGN NOW” Healthcare CEO EXPOSES Calley Means – RFK Jr. Advisor in BOMBSHELL Exclusive Interview | Elijah Schaffer’s Top 5 (VIDEO)

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“RESIGN NOW” Healthcare CEO EXPOSES Calley Means - RFK Jr. Advisor in BOMBSHELL Exclusive Interview | Elijah Schaffer’s Top 5 (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit | by Elijah Schaffer

          A dramatic and bitter feud is unraveling within the ranks of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, a populist health crusade reshaping federal healthcare policy under President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F.
Elijah Schaffer (Where Hope Finally Made a Comeback)

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«Cory Doctorow nous offre ici un essai percutant, écrit avec passion et conviction nous donnant les éléments pour comprendre notre monde numérique actuel et nous offrant des clés pour un futur où les liens numériques pourront se tisser loin de la Silicon Valley»
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@pluralistic @cfeditions


Le RAPT d'Internet, manuel de déconstruction des Big Tech de Cory Doctorow - Clement Donzel

Manuel de déconstruction des Big Tech, ou comment récupérer les moyens de productions numériques grâce à l'interopérabilité.
Clement Donzel

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Orion on the move


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On 3 May, the fully assembled Orion spacecraft for Artemis II began its journey to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The spacecraft is shown in transport, with its protective fairing panels clearly visible and proudly bearing the ESA and NASA logos. Image: On 3 May, the fully assembled Orion spacecraft for Artemis II began its journey to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The spacecraft is shown in transport, with its protective fairing panels clearly visible and proudly bearing the ESA and NASA logos.

#human #space #science #esa #europeanspaceagency
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Titan forecast: partly cloudy with a chance of methane showers


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Titan (Webb image - 11 July 2023)

A science team has combined data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope and the Keck II telescope to see evidence of cloud convection on Saturn’s moon Titan in the northern hemisphere for the first time. Most of Titan’s lakes and seas are located in that hemisphere, and are likely replenished by an occasional rain of methane and ethane. Webb also has detected a key carbon-containing molecule that gives insight into the chemical processes in Titan’s complex atmosphere.

#news #space #science #esa #europeanspaceagency
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Brian Ó Donnell / pod_feeder_v2 · GitLab

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The recently lost file upload feature in the Nextcloud app for Android

Link: nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-a…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…


Unhappy with the recently lost file upload feature in the Nextcloud app for Android? So are we. Let us explain. - Nextcloud

Discover why Nextcloud file uploads for Android app are not working properly, and how Google’s app store rules are hurting Nextcloud users.
Christoph Weissthaner (Nextcloud)
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