"The Key to a Strong Downtown Is Smart Policy Changes, Not Big Projects" || by Tiffany Owens Reed June 4, 2024
"...But relying on the master-planned, “Big Project'' approach to revitalization is a risky way forward. Rather than growing the city’s wealth, these big projects often require significant public investment and incentives, which put cities in the risky financial position of making large, expensive bets in the present and hoping to recoup that money down the line.
Not only that, but these plans also lock cities into committing to a future they can’t possibly evaluate for profitability, relevance or resilience. It’s simply impossible to know if these plans will achieve their intended goals, and their large, centralized nature makes it hard to adapt to shifting market conditions or changes in regulation and funding.
The good news is that cities have alternatives..."
Solar Storms Create Wondrous Auroras—But Dangerous Power Surges - The next potential space voltage could be on the horizon very soon, by Meg St-Esprit May 28, 2024
"...We are far from a time where we can predict solar weather with the accuracy of terrestrial weather, says Mike Bettwy, but it’s improving every day. “That’s why it’s really, really critical to have constant monitoring and imaging,” he says. “Now, if we see in a satellite image of a solar flare, we can actually run a model to try to predict how it is going to interact with the Earth’s atmosphere.” That wasn’t possible in the past, which meant solar storms were potentially much more dangerous before..."
In these challenging times, where narratives are twisted and historical truths are overshadowed, it's more important than ever to remember the enduring bond between the Jewish people, the Hebrew language, and the land of Israel.
This connection isn't merely historical; it's a pulsating lifeline that has nourished a culture, a language, and a civilization through millennia.
Israel stands not only as a geographical entity but as a beacon of continuous innovation, humanitarian aid, and cultural wealth that contributes vastly to global progress
The people of Israel, resilient and diverse, embody the essence of survival and revival. From reviving an ancient language to leading advancements in technology and medicine, our impact resonates worldwide, transcending the borders of our small country
Together, we stand not just with a country, but with a living, thriving testament to what humanity can achieve when rooted in unity, history, and hope.
PODCAST: Levke Caesar: “Oceanic Slowdown: Decoding the AMOC”
By Nate Hagens, originally published by The Great Simplification May 24, 2024
"...Nate is joined by climate physicist Levke Caesar for a comprehensive overview of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and its connections to broader planetary systems. Amid a complex...interconnected climate system, the AMOC is a powerful force for regulating temps between the Northern & Southern Hemispheres along the Atlantic Ocean – yet it’s estimated to have slowed down by about 15% over the last few decades. What are the possible domino effects of this slowing oceanic powerhouse at a regional & global scale? How well do we understand what drives the AMOC, its cyclical patterns, and connections with other currents? ...how does the AMOC interact with other biospheric mechanisms that have shaped our stable, life-supporting planetary home?"
Going Sane in a Crazy World
Richard Heinberg May 14, 2024
"...The consequences of our adoption of consumerist, growth-seeking industrialism will ultimately be a crash—hopefully only partial and temporary—of society and nature. That’s not a crystal-ball prophecy; it’s a mathematical near-certainty given the fundamental contradiction between the ways in which ecosystems work and the ways modern industrial societies work. In fact, the crash has already started (via climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss)...
As humanity encounters serious impacts from its collective craziness, people whose mental health is already at risk will likely suffer more than others. But even otherwise psychologically stable people will be emotionally challenged as their eco-social context is disrupted or shattered..."
Scoop: Solar storm is causing farmers' tractor GPS systems to go haywire. Many have shut down planting altogether during a critical period. A Deere dealer said accuracy is "extremely compromised"
@gsuberland@thetaphi@jasonkoebler Indeed, which also suggests that the over reliance on GPS for centimeter accuracy in crop planting is a nasty failure mode that should be avoided.
The solar storm is just a dress rehearsal 🎭 for nation state actors knocking out GPS and causing food shortages.
Children w special health care needs (CSHCN) are more likely to have multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than their peers. The share of CSHCN who have experienced 4+ ACEs is more than 5X that of children without special health care needs. https://www.kidsdata.org/blog/?p=11068
Question raccordement de panneaux solaires à un compteur Linky.
J'envisage de poser quelques panneaux (environ 2kW) sur ma terrasse et j'aimerais revendre le surplus à EDF. J'ai un compteur Linky. D'après ce que je comprends, j'ai juste besoin de déclarer le branchement sur le site EDF OA et je raccorde simplement mon onduleur à mon installation électrique.
Je comprends bien le truc, ou quelque chose m'échappe et c'est plus compliqué que cela ?
La croissance personnelle: Le rétablissement est souvent un voyage de croissance personnelle et de découverte de soi. Les individus peuvent explorer leurs forces et leurs intérêts, et s'engager dans des activités qui leur apportent un sens et une satisfaction.
L'autonomisation et le contrôle: Aider les individus à reprendre le contrôle de leur vie et à faire des choix informés est un aspect clé du rétablissement. Cela peut impliquer la prise de décisions sur le traitement et les soins, ainsi que la recherche de buts et d'objectifs personnels.
La résilience: Développer des stratégies d'adaptation et des compétences de résilience peut aider les personnes à faire face aux difficultés et aux rechutes potentielles. Cela peut impliquer l'apprentissage de nouvelles compétences.
Le rétablissement est un processus de guérison et de croissance personnelle qui se produit après une maladie mentale ou une période de lutte avec des problèmes mentaux.
C'est un voyage vers le bien-être et la santé mentale, qui peut impliquer la recherche d'aide professionnelle, le soutien des proches et des pairs, ainsi que des pratiques personnelles de soins de soi et de résilience.
La résilience: Développer des stratégies d'adaptation et des compétences de résilience peut aider les personnes à faire face aux difficultés et aux rechutes potentielles. Cela peut impliquer l'apprentissage de nouvelles compétences.
Saint Rita of Cascia embodies resilience and hope amidst trials. Known for her intercession in impossible cases, she guides us toward steadfast faith and forgiveness. Pray the Novena to Saint Rita for enduring strength and healing.
Si je ne conteste pas ce concept, médiatisé en France par B. Cyrulnik, et qui a été étudié et théorisé depuis des trajectoires traumatiques, son remachouillis par la société est complètement aggravant.
Au point de devenir un masque social, une assignation.
Ayant vécu une enfance traumatisante qui non seulement m'a marquée à vie mais m'a en + confrontée au malaise flagrant que cela inspirait aux gens auxquels j'en parlais (très rarement, parce que la honte), j'ai constaté que ce mot était presque tjrs détourné de la façon décrite par Chloé Delaume dans l'extrait pouété. ⬇️