"A group of large-scale energy users including Amazon, Meta, and Google has thrown its weight behind efforts to ramp up global nuclear capacity – aiming to triple it by 2050 – to meet increasing energy demands."
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Amazon, Meta, Google sign pledge to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050
: AI doesn't run on fairy dust after allDan Robinson (The Register)
Coming up at 5pm (EDT) today on #WFMU: Station Manager Ken’s State of the Station, a mid-marathon edition of Ken’s occasional report to the listeners.
Ken will be addressing WFMU programming, finances, technical matters, and of course the always controversial screaming goat policy. Michele With One L will be Ken's co-host.
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Get ready for ROCK & ROLL OVER, WFMU's answer to the Puppy Bowl! Tonight during Rock and Roller Derby with Suzy Hotrod our DJs' canine pals ARE the DJs! The dogs pick the music and compete to be the best DJ! Tune into Suzy's show TONIGHT from 8pm - 10pm (EDT) to hear all of it, and you can watch the dogs in action on #WFMU's homepage LIVE feed.
This year's competitors (and DJ owners) include: Bruce (Olivia and Matt W.), Pony (Michele), Cassette (Terre T), Minnie (John Allen), Tico (Alan6), and of course Suzy's own Chi-Chi! Plus DJ Perro Caliente the dachshund whisperer and Bucci the referee. Don't miss it!
Did you know if you're tired of getting shocked because your outlet has an open ground and you live in an apartment with a landlord who doesn't want to fix anything, you can just attach a piece of an extension cord to the nearest water pipe using some speaker wire and a woodworking clamp?
One simple trick!
If MAGA could read they be very upset. And then still blame Joe Biden
If MAGA could read they be very upset. And then still blame Joe Bidenby uDoucheChillLUCK (USLUCK)
Top Democrat Schumer backs Republican spending bill to avert shutdown
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Chuck Schumer backs spending bill to avert US government shutdown
In a reversal, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer has said he will vote for the bill, which needs Democrat support to move forward.Anthony Zurcher (BBC News)
There is a double-stranded in America.
If there is a shutdown, while Democrats run the government, people claim they're lacking leadership. If there is a shutdown, when Republicans run the government, people claim Democrats are preventing government from functioning.
This double-standard allow Republicans to get away with anything, while Democrats are blamed for everything, including when trying to help the people.
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Trap Based - I Wanna Maker [Windows 10]
This is a level I made as a port for I Wanna Maker, original level is from I Wanna be the creator, but I changed few things to port to the Maker game. Level took me about 3 to 4 days to make so enjoy!
The simple math behind paying off debt versus investing #shorts
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The simple math behind paying off debt versus investing #shorts
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Trump and GOP are defeated and jailed.
Non-MAGA USians and Canadians meet at the border
Waffles provided by USians and maple syrup by Canadians....
Party time
Updated: The Department of Homeland Security told Pima County they are withholding about $10 million in funds owed for migrant shelters, essentially accusing the county of using federal dollars to encourage people to come to the U.S. to seek asylum.
#Tucson #Arizona
Movie theater attendance in France grew in 2024 — one of the few countries that saw an increase.
And it’s likely to surpass pre-pandemic levels by next year.
The French public’s relationship to movie theaters is "almost mystical,” a research analyst said.
nytimes.com/2025/03/05/world/e…
French Cinema Celebrates Its Covid Recovery
The French movie industry has been celebrating statistics that show an increase in movie attendance.Richard Fausset (The New York Times)
and in the process of having to go through my closet to get my backup heating pad I made the wrong move and now any wrong motion is screamingly painful
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Utah Was a Rare Red State to Champion Mail Voting. That Era Is Likely Ending. - Bolts
Inspired by the architects of Project 2025, the Utah legislature adopted a Republican bill to end universal mail voting and impose new restrictions on absentee ballots.Daniel Nichanian (Bolts)
“There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”
— Amanda Gorman
County Votes to Send $15 Million in Metro Homeless Money to the City of Portland
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More shots fired at Oregon Tesla dealership in ongoing vandalism since Musk began advising Trump - EUROPE SAYS
TIGARD, Ore. (AP) — Gunshots were fired at a Tesla dealership in Oregon on Thursday for the secondEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
Employment agency on Howard Street. San Francisco, California
#HowardStreet #SanFrancisco #California #DorotheaLange #theGreatDepression #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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![The photograph captures a moment outside an employment agency located on Howard Street in San Francisco, California. It's black and white, reflecting the historical context of when Dorothea Lange took this picture; likely during or shortly after the Great Depression.
In front of the building stands a group of men dressed in suits with hats—a style that suggests early to mid-20th century fashion—and some are smoking cigarettes. Their posture varies from upright and attentive, as if they're awaiting their turn for an interview, to casual—leaning against walls or on each other's shoulders.
The sign above the entrance reads "International Employment Agency," indicating it deals with both local job seekers and perhaps those seeking employment in international locations during that time period. The surrounding area appears busy but not crowded; a few more individuals are visible walking by or standing near the building, suggesting this location is part of an active urban setting.
The architecture itself isn't heavily detailed within the frame, save for some decorative elements on what seems like overhangs above the doorway and windows. A price list and other notices are posted outside as well—perhaps advertisements or information about services offered by the employment agency.
This scene encapsulates a slice of life during an economically challenging time, reflecting both individual experiences amidst broader societal con [...]](https://friendica.rogueproject.org/photo/preview/640/216094 "The photograph captures a moment outside an employment agency located on Howard Street in San Francisco, California. It's black and white, reflecting the historical context of when Dorothea Lange took this picture; likely during or shortly after the Great Depression.
In front of the building stands a group of men dressed in suits with hats—a style that suggests early to mid-20th century fashion—and some are smoking cigarettes. Their posture varies from upright and attentive, as if they're awaiting their turn for an interview, to casual—leaning against walls or on each other's shoulders.
The sign above the entrance reads \"International Employment Agency,\" indicating it deals with both local job seekers and perhaps those seeking employment in international locations during that time period. The surrounding area appears busy but not crowded; a few more individuals are visible walking by or standing near the building, suggesting this location is part of an active urban setting.
The architecture itself isn't heavily detailed within the frame, save for some decorative elements on what seems like overhangs above the doorway and windows. A price list and other notices are posted outside as well—perhaps advertisements or information about services offered by the employment agency.
This scene encapsulates a slice of life during an economically challenging time, reflecting both individual experiences amidst broader societal con [...]")
"Russia does not accept the deployment of foreign armed forces in Ukraine, as it would mean an escalation of the conflict. Moscow will respond by all means," said Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova.
Ah, another non-existent red line.
🇫🇮🇺🇦 Finland and Ukraine signed a defense cooperation memorandum today, aiming to deepen ties in defense material, research, innovation, and ammunition production. Finland also announced a new €200M arms aid package for Ukraine, marking its 28th support package.
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Suomi ja Ukraina allekirjoittivat uuden puolustusyhteistyöasiakirjan – uusi aseapupaketti julkistettu
Puolustusministeri Antti Häkkänen ja Ukrainan puolustusministeri Rustem Umerov tapasivat kahdenvälisesti torstaina 13. maaliskuuta 2025.Puolustusministeriö
Tonight was the first group mountain bike ride of the season, and whooooo I can say for sure that all my winter exercising has paid off. I feel fantastic. (Might not be able to use the stairs tomorrow, though.) We got about 6.5 miles in before dark and I even set some PRs, which doesn't always happen on the group rides - it really depends on who's leading and where we stop to breathe.
It was cold, so we didn't stay for post-ride beers. Maybe next week!
🇸🇪 Sweden announces an artillery package worth ~$300M for Ukraine, including:
🔹 18 additional Archer artillery systems (now 26 total)
🔹 5 ARTHUR artillery-hunting radar systems
🔹 Entry into the artillery coalition for long-term support
This move aims to enhance 🇺🇦's firepower & NATO interoperability.
🇺🇦🇹🇷 Ukraine is ready to ratify the Free Trade Agreement with Turkey during Erdoğan’s upcoming visit, Zelenskyi announced.
He emphasized that Ukraine views Turkey as a strategic partner and a key player in security guarantees.
Join me on Sunday 16 Mar at 8:30am (AWST) when I’ll be going live on YouTube to talk about fountain pens, inks, accessories and more.
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❗️Putin: "We want guarantees that during the 30-day ceasefire, Ukraine will not conduct mobilization, training, or receive weapons."
He questioned how verification and control would be ensured and pointed out that Russian forces are advancing in most areas, making the ceasefire situation unclear.
I am not allowed to burn (I rent) and I am not going to pay someone else to burn my flag, so old glory, ended up in the trash can.
If you want me to have more respect for the flag, perhaps this country should have more respect for.... Everyone.
The US is tightening sanctions on Russia's oil, gas, and banking sectors by restricting access to U.S. payment systems. The move aims to cut Kremlin revenue and raises oil prices by up to $5 per barrel. Trump said he had 'serious discussions' with Putin.
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Trump administration toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors
The stiffer restrictions come as the Trump administration is trying to convince Russia to accept terms of a proposed 30-day ceasefire.Jennifer Jacobs (CBS News)
🇪🇺 The EU is set to extend sanctions on Russian oligarchs after Hungary dropped its opposition, Bloomberg reports. Hungary had pushed to delist 8 individuals but backed down after negotiations. Billionaire Mikhail Fridman will remain sanctioned.
🇷🇺The Kremlin rejected Trump’s Ukraine-Russia envoy, Keith Kellogg, from peace talks, calling him “too close to Ukraine” and “not our kind of person,” NBC reports.
Kellogg was absent from key summits as Putin seeks negotiators of a different “caliber.”
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Kremlin told U.S. it didn't want Trump's Ukraine-Russia envoy at peace talks
President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia was excluded from high-level talks on ending the war after the Kremlin said it didn't want him there, a U.S. administration official and a Russian official told NBC News.Keir Simmons (NBC News)
Due to clouds, rain & snow, we likely won't see much of the total lunar eclipse in Montana and Wyoming overnight (~12:30 to ~1:30). Instead, here is a delicious-looking Oreo cookie eclipse!
#Montana #Wyoming #clouds #rain #snow #moon #eclipse #lunareclipse #oreo #cookie #cookies #weather #wx #mtwx #wywx
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in reply to Emily Velasco • • •now here is the real question for you: are you replacing a missing grounding conductor or grounded conductor? 😜
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I hate the words they choose to use for this stuff, I know it and it's still so damn confusing for no good reason. Sorry your landlord sucks, I'm glad you figured out a solution that works for you. A plug-in GFCI (plug on one side, socket on the other) would be easier but I think it would somehow be less good of a ground? They make you use those "no equipment ground" stickers if you do that with a GFCI wall socket to get around a missing ground
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in reply to Emily Velasco • • •Like really, it was a sheet metal screw run through the faucet's neck, but not through where the water flowed, so that was good. I guess.
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in reply to Emily Velasco • • •That was how I learned that faucets actually have a smaller tube inside of the outer casting, to help with water flow.
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Unknown parent • • •@NilaJones Other outlets in the house are grounded, but not the one in the garage.
Could I rip the wall open and run some wire? Sure. But it's not my house, and the landlord will make a huge stink about it and refuse to fix it
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in reply to Emily Velasco • • •Speaking as someone else with a shitty landlord, living in a 100+ year old house with ungrounded outlets everywhere, and ALSO had a fucking interior exposed outlet on the outside of the house - FUCKING A+ HACK!
When I moved in my outlets were all original to the house 2 prong ones that were so degraded they wouldn’t hold a plug. I spent my own time and money replacing them with new 2-prong outlets (and maybe a couple 3-prong which I wrote ungrounded on).
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