Data centers in Northern Virginia are using “absurd amounts of water”
“The region is the world’s largest data center hub, with over 300 facilities processing almost 70 percent of global digital information, each using as much as 5 million gallons of water per day. And because cooling methods often rely on evaporation, the water does not go back into wastewater systems. “Data centers rank among the top 10 water-consuming industries in the United States”
@randahl Hamas hides within the citizen body intentionally for headlines like this. Sounds like they’ve got a good number of terrorists, destroyed weapons caches found in schools there, and rocket launchers used to attack Israel. Perhaps the world should hold Hamas responsible and demand they surrender. This would be over.
@MisuseCase@randahl Oh I agree, the entire situation is disastrous on all sides. War hurts many innocents. That is why if the world put pressure on the gang to quit ganging, this would be over without anymore needless deaths.
@jon I was close to pulling the trigger and buying it but then noticed the privacy practices. There’s no need for any data here to be tracked. The app recommendation is much appreciated! Glad you got yourself out of trouble.
@jon Amidst all of the privacy hubbub happening in the world, I’ve been evaluating the apps I use a bit more based on the tracking. I appreciate you reaching out if you do! Have a beautiful day!
@cliffwade@viticci Alright boys let’s do this! Pineapple on a pizza is a nice threat 😋. So is macOS on iPad! You got me thinking — would I ditch my MBP if an iPad supported full macOS. I probably would!
@cliffwade@viticci Given that internal specs are all identical like Mx chip and RAM, absolutely. The USB-C port already supports dongles for accessory expansion, the weight would be significantly reduced, and the foldable Bluetooth keyboard I bought on Amazon is actually impressively great! As long as I can have one external 4K display, it would appear that everything else is nearly identical.
What do you think Cliff? Would you have reservations?
American cops won’t save your kids at school when they’re being gunned down, but if they speak freely, they will come with riot gear and snipers to shut them the fuck up.
@StillIRise1963 Free speech and hate speech are not the same thing. Protesting is fine, calling death to the country you’re standing in or an entire race of people is not. Please differentiate for clarity.
As many of you know, I have worked for @novalauncher for 8 1/2 years. When I was hired, I was done so as a contractor and remained a contractor the entire time. Then two years ago, Branch Metrics acquired Nova and while I made the transition over, I was still a contractor due to Branch not having things setup to hire full time employees in the state of North Carolina. So for the entirety of my Nova Launcher career, I've been a contractor. (cont...)
@cliffwade congratulations sir, this is massive news indeed. I’ve turned most of my Android friends into Nova after I began using it around the time of initial launch, and am happy to see continued support in the future!
@cliffwade I’m fortunate enough to witness your humility and engagement on mastodon, and it makes me feel even better to know I’m supporting someone such as yourself.
@rooster@interrupthandler Aww darn I was thinking this might be a nice gift but the tethered thing is a bit off-putting. Or is it still a good experience for the person wearing it? Do you think there’s more of a potential for burnt hair with all the heat being trapped inside the bag/crown 😁)? Thanks!!