RE: https://veganism.social/@ethixracing/116135196819246894

I don't know how I managed to get P3 after being five-wide and almost wrecking at least 6 different times on the last lap, but here we are.

Without Bob Sheldon, there wouldn't be a Firestorm Books.

Thirty-five years ago today, Bob was assassinated at Internationalist Books in Chapel Hill, NC. It still isn't known who killed him, but the shooting took place in the shadows of the Greensboro Massacre (1979) and the Shelby gay bookstore murders (1987).

Bob was a nurse, Vietnam draft resister, textile mill union organizer, Jewish advocate for Palestinian liberation, and revolutionary bookseller. His assassination in 1991 took place at the start of the Gulf War shortly after he appeared on TV as a voice of the anti-war movement.

Following Bob's death, the Internationalist, affectionately called "I-Books" by its community, was run by an anarchist collective. For the next 25 more years (until its closure in 2016), volunteers continued and expanded Bob's vision, modeling the connection between books, ideas, current events, and political action.

Over three decades after Bob's assassination, stochastic violence by fascists and targeted killings by US government agents have become so frequent that we're lurching towards normalization. But Bob's killers failed, and today spaces across the South still operate in the legacy of I-Books. Those who oppose fascism do so at great personal risk. We know more lives will be lost in the coming year, but Bob's death shows us that the spirit of liberation cannot be killed.

Long live I-Books! Long live Bob Sheldon! His memory is a blessing ❤️‍🔥 (- L)

https://indyweek.com/news/legacy-bob-sheldon-founder-internationalist-books/

https://globalquicknews.com/founder-of-internationalist-bookstore-fondly-remembered-decades-after-passing/

https://indyweek.com/archives/archives-guides/rabble-rousers/

RE: https://veganism.social/@climatemigrant/116111448969368892

"Commercially bred bee populations sometimes succumb to a disease called “colony collapse disorder” – which scientists associate with “bee management stress”, “pesticide poisoning” and “inadequate foraging/ malnutrition”.

"Bees are bred and raised with the sole purpose of producing honey. However, breeding sometimes involves transporting different species of bees to the same hive, which increases their susceptibility to disease and death. These diseases are then transmitted to thousands of other pollinators, on whom we and other animals rely for survival.

Due to the mass breeding of bees, the number of bumblebees and many species of birds has decreased."

quoted from the article

EchoPark Speedway Race Preview | Atlanta

The NSR Owltone Cup Series rolls into EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta for Week 2, bringing another round of tight‑pack, high‑speed racing on the 1.54‑mile, steep‑banked oval. With its superspeedway‑style drafting and multi‑lane momentum racing, Atlanta offers a familiar challenge after last week’s Daytona opener.

ETHiX Racing enters the weekend with confidence. Steven Carlile (@carlile) sits 4th in points after a hard‑earned top‑five at Daytona, while Chelsea Carter (@Sxlvce) showed race‑leading speed before her engine failure. Both drivers proved they can work the draft and control lanes—skills that matter even more at Atlanta.

This week also marks the season debut of Tyler Krawczyk, returning to the lineup after missing the Daytona 500. His superspeedway instincts and calm approach add another strong piece to the team’s drafting strategy.

What to Watch
• Carlile looking to build on his top‑five momentum
• Carter aiming for a clean rebound with proven speed
• Krawczyk integrating into the three‑car draft
• Atlanta’s trademark late‑race chaos and lane changes

The energy is high, the lineup is strong, and the racing will be fast. Atlanta is the perfect place for ETHiX Racing to keep the early‑season push rolling.

Catch the action this Wednesday night starting at 8:30 PM ET on https://twitch.tv/NorthStarRN

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Every chance to practice is an opportunity to learn.
@carlile on track prepping for tomorrow night's NSR Owltone Designs Cup Series Daytona 500.

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It's RACEDAY.

Welcome to the first full-length points paying race of the 2026 NSR Owltone Designs Cup Series season, the Daytona 500. Spanning 200 laps with stage breaks at Lap 65 and Lap 130, this event marks Round 1 of the championship campaign and sets the tone for everything that follows.

Superspeedway racing demands precision, patience, and calculated aggression. Drivers must navigate tightly packed draft lines at nearly full throttle, where momentum shifts in seconds and positioning is everything. Clean pushes, disciplined lane control, and smart risk management will determine who survives to contend in the closing laps.

Over the course of 500 miles, strategy becomes just as critical as speed. Pit timing, drafting partners, and avoiding “the big one” are all part of the equation. As the field narrows in the final run to the checkered flag, bold moves and perfectly timed runs will decide who captures the sport’s biggest prize.

The Daytona 500 is more than just the opener—it is the statement race of the year. Win here, and you don’t just score points… you etch your name into the spotlight to begin the season.

Watch live starting at 8:30 PM ET on https://twitch.tv/NorthStarRN
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Our rides for tonight's race!
#47 - Chelsea Carter (@Sxlvce) @firestorm Chevrolet.
#81 - Steven Carlile (@carlile) @veganeasy Chevrolet.

Watch live starting at 8:30 PM ET on https://twitch.tv/NorthStarRN
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Made our final preparations for this week's exhibition race at Rockingham Speedway. First time seeing our new cars on track!

#47 - @Sxlvce
#81 - @carlile

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