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covid, vaccines, illness 

@dsfgs computers are not making people trans. They felt their workplace and community was hostile to trans people and they did not come out. Now they feel safer and accepted they are publicly coming out.

@rysiek @colby Lonely Planet does this with their travel books. Each chapter is separate.

@devinprater@dragonscave.space @MadestMadness I'm new to coding and following your mastodon account has motivated me to want to work on accessibility. Even "big" projects have very few contributors with most people being users.

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"millennial" parenting 

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I used to just recycle, but since learning how few plastics actually get recycled, I've reduced my single-use plastic consumption by:

πŸ‹ Switching to shampoo and conditioner bars instead of bottled, and from shower gel to bar soap (like we all used as kids)

🐟 Using glass containers and a set of stretchy silicone covers that fit over my bowls for leftovers instead of plastic wrap in the kitchen

🌱 Using reusable silicone bags instead of disposable plastic ones

🐒 Bringing my own stainless steel bottle or cup if I'm getting a drink outside of my home

πŸ¦€ Carrying a set of bamboo utensils for takeout (and choosing places with compostable takeout containers)

🌊 Using stainless steel straws or no straw instead of plastic

🐚 Buying produce without wrapping (farmer's markets are great in summer) & bringing my own containers for spices in bulk

I'd like to give a πŸ‘Ž to Whole Foods, which sells in bulk but makes you use their plastic bag or container. Guess where I don't buy in bulk!

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@Stoori the local people have a story for when the maar at Mount Gambier, SA formed 6000 years ago. Also, the culture from the mainland and Tasmania is very similar, even tho Tasmania separated 8000 years ago.

@devinprater@dragonscave.space in Australia we usually have the toilet separate to the rest of the bathroom in case there's a smell that'll block the room.

@be @pitermach @alcinnz callouts can be right place, right time. Having failure doesn't mean you should stop, just review the tactics. Especially for people who have been marginalised, it'll take more than one go. As Piotr said, they are out there.

@be @alcinnz If you put in the basics, even if the UX is terrible, potential users could experiment and give suggestions. Just show Mixxx is willing to listen and work with different requirements that still achieves the mission of Mixxx to allow 'all DJs' perform live music.
P.S. I've never DJed or used Mixxx

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On the illusion of 'net-zero' technologies, how we got there and what is next.

'It should now be getting clear where the journey is heading. As the mirage of each magical technical solution disappears, another equally unworkable alternative pops up to take its place. The next is already on the horizon – and it’s even more ghastly. Once we realise net zero will not happen in time or even at all, geoengineering – the deliberate and large scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system – will probably be invoked as the solution to limit temperature increases.'

theconversation.com/climate-sc

#climatecrisis

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AGL launches legal battle against Greenpeace over climate change campaign

Energy giant AGL has launched legal action against environmental advocacy organisation Greenpeace Australia Pacific, following the launch of a Greenpeace...

miragenews.com/agl-launches-le #climateemergency #pollution #environment #ecology

@nothien@tilde.zone @devinprater@dragonscave.space there's no easy miracle plan and mental health is important. You've probably heard this but actioning it is hard.
- Eat more vegetables and a variety of vegetables.
- Get some exercise, so you puff and maybe a little sweaty.
- Sleep well and
- Connect with people and friends.
Over time this would give you more physical and mental energy.

@wholesomedonut @lanodan @alcinnz @be For months Purism staff have been saying they are buying up as much stock as they can to get ahead of manufacturing. In terms of sustainability, I now have to use my old Android for a longer πŸ˜…
There has been a chat about the 'lack' of Librem 5 shipments in April (people saying they got it)
If they do fall over, at least their code got into Gnome. As I got skin in the game hopefully they stay afloat

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The coalition has five modest demands for Disney:

I. Honor contracts now held by Disney and its subsidiaries

II. Provide royalty payments and statements to all affected authors

III. Update their licensing page with an FAQ for writers about how to handle missing royalties

IV. Create a clear, easy-to-find contact person or point for affected authors.

V. Cooperate with author organizations who are providing support to authors and agents.

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