@mmalc

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Content developer/instructor with Software University at Apple. Interested in energy, electrification, efficiency. And subjects like health and photography whose names don’t begin with “e”.

ICE Accidentally Sends Maduro Back to Venezuela

“WASHINGTON — In a stunning instance of miscommunication between departments, ICE agents have deported Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro back to Venezuela just hours after he was abducted by the DEA.”

#USPol
#Venezuela
#ICE
#Satire

https://thehardtimes.net/breaking/ice-accidentally-sends-maduro-back-to-venezuela/

ICE Accidentally Sends Maduro Back to Venezuela

WASHINGTON — In a stunning instance of miscommunication between departments, ICE agents have deported Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro back to Venezuela just hours after he was abducted by the DEA. “ICE is simply doing its job and keeping America safe,” said a defensive Kristi Noem when reached for comment. “I don’t know how the liberal media is trying to spin this, but Maduro is a bad hombre. He is a dangerous man, has known ties to drug cartels, and has absolutely no legal right to be in the United States. Adios, buster!” The move has been met with strong criticism from the rest of Trump’s cabinet, most vocally from RFK, who reportedly had high hopes that Maduro could “Hook it up with some Molly.”

HARDTIMES

Spectacular sunrise over #SanFrancisco this morning

#SFBayArea
#Photography
#Sunrise

How would you answer this question:

**What is the world's most important machine?**

(1. Think for a moment. 2. Comment what you think. 3. Click the link.)
Veritasium says: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiUHjLxm3V0

#hardware #engineering

The Ridiculous Engineering Of The World's Most Important Machine

YouTube

@stacey_campbell @jef @pezworld

You get used to them quickly enough.

I used this one regularly a couple of decades ago — back then each of the entrances to the main roundabout was serviced by a mini-roundabout.

There are several intersections near where I am now that would be significantly improved just by simple roundabouts…

https://www.google.com/maps/@51.6126784,-0.7686038,347m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA2OUgBUAM%3D

@holger @GreenFire

Frustratingly, I've more than once seen a neighbour's moggy take down a feathered friend.

OTOH, I've also witnessed the local bobcat taking out gophers and voles, which to be candid is fine by me.

@holger @GreenFire

Oh, fair comment.

From my comparatively limited interactions, though, I get the impression that many local opponents to wind power aren't particularly sophisticated.

"Waaargh, windmills kill birds. Waaah.”

Pointing out the existential threat of climate change doesn't have any effect; pointing out that *their* semi-feral cat probably kills more birds than any turbine, however, hits home (so to speak)

MatthewToadAgain (@MatthewToadAgain@climatejustice.social)

Attached: 1 image @martinvermeer@fediscience.org @CelloMomOnCars@mastodon.social @earthworm@kolektiva.social Ah yes, here it is. https://www.businessinsider.com/cats-kill-more-birds-than-wind-turbines-despite-trumps-claims-2020-10

Climate Justice Social

"At these depths, the near-absence of sunlight halts photosynthesis, resulting in cleaner water with significantly fewer bacteria and organic pollutants, which simplifies the filtration process.

And in a victory for marine ecosystems, there’s a 60% reduction in pre-treatment infrastructure, and no toxic brine discharge near sensitive habitats; chemical-free discharge occurs safely deep below."

https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-first-underwater-desalination-plant-launch-2026
#Desalination

Norway: World’s first subsea desalination plant set to launch in 2026

In 2026, Norwegian startup Flocean is slated to launch the world's first demonstrator and commercial-scale subsea desalination plant at Mongstad, Norway.

Interesting Engineering