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Star trails and streaks of city lights

>This long exposure photograph taken by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick with a camera programmed for high sensitivity shows star trails and streaks of city lights as the International Space Station orbited 258 miles above the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam near Ho Chi Minh City.

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I wanted to share my trip to Big Bend with you, so here are my favorite photos [3/3]
  • Sorry, but I wish I knew. Apparently, Big Bend has the most species of birds of all the national parks. I really wanted to know the species of the bird by my campsite because it was a white bird with what looked like a pink baseball cap on it's head. I don't know, but if I was a coach on bird baseball team, that'd be my lead.

  • I wanted to share my trip to Big Bend with you, so here are my favorite photos [2/3]
  • Yea. That was the end of the Window trail. I wasn't planning on doing it since my main reason for going was to relax, but the couple that was passing me on a different trail told me it was easy with a nice view at the end, so I went.

    I went on two other short trails during my time there and that was it. I don't plan on going back, but thank you for your suggestions. Maybe someone else will try those out.

  • I went on the trail again and wanted to share
  • No. There's just a dammed river nearby and it just rained yesterday. I was on the fence about going, due to the mud, but it wasn't that bad.

    I also saw three deer cross the path a quarter way up the trail, which was nice.

  • Spurious Correlation #5,850

    Source: https://tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations

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    What are you up to this weekend?
  • Not much. Just went grocery shopping and relaxed in the pool. It's been raining for the past two weeks, but today was sunny, and it was perfect. I don't know what I'll do tomorrow, since there's a chance of rain, but if it's still sunny when I wake up, I'll head on the new trail by my place.

    I also liked what you were listening to. Jazz is underrated imo.

  • Global community needs to do more to end RSF atrocities in Sudan
    www.aljazeera.com Global community needs to do more to end RSF atrocities in Sudan

    It appears most of the West has forgotten that the RSF is essentially an upgraded version of the genocidal Janjaweed.

    Global community needs to do more to end RSF atrocities in Sudan
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    How do you deal with the poor and desperate around you? (Homeless or some stranger who is in an utterly helpless position)
  • Form my perspective, if they can strategize maximizing income, that will eventually lead to them getting a job. I don't carry cash, which is why I take them to eat, but when I do, I just didn't know where it would go.

    If what you're saying is true, I'll then reconsider.

  • How do you deal with the poor and desperate around you? (Homeless or some stranger who is in an utterly helpless position)
  • I'm on the fence about giving money to homeless people on the streets, but am all for donating to / volunteering for organizations that help them.

    My reason starts with how organized and strategic they can be. For example, I was waiting at a bus stop downtown and there were three homeless people planning out which intersections they were splitting to next and how they were going to divide the total afterwards.

    Second example in downtown. There's a guy begging for food in the mall, so I take him to the nearest food stand, we both order a meal, and eat at a table. He was talking about his plan to get off the streets and all and went back to refill his drink after eating. During that time, I went to the cashier for something and she told me he's with a few others that come back pretty regularly. When we get back to the table, he then tells me that he needs $10 for a place to stay for the night and then leads me to the nearest atm. Once we're there, I tell him everything the cashier told me and he doesn't say anything with an "ok you caught me look". I still give him the money even though he knows that I know he'll be back doing the same thing.

    I know this is is not the case for all homeless people, such as the meal I had with one with mental disabilities, but it's a mixed bag. Just do what you can and don't feel bad if you can't.

  • What advice would you give to people in their 20s?
  • Have a clear set of long-term goals for yourself, ie career, where you want to live, and what you want to be. Set deadlines for each with steps on how to do it.

    It's time to start building the rest of your life. It won't be easy but you'll be doing it for you, so make it worthwhile.

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    how's your week going, Beehaw
  • My week has been great for once. I was a past of leadership week where I got to collaborate with people from different departments and make changes to the workplace. I'll also be going to Six Flags tomorrow.

    On a side note, I'm a bit confused about my last post in World News. I can't seem to find it posted, but the same article is there now. It states that it was posted an hour before mine, but on my profile, it says my post has been cross posted, as well. If anyone can explain this, I'll greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

  • Gaza: World court orders Israel to halt military operations in Rafah
    news.un.org Gaza: World court orders Israel to halt military operations in Rafah

    The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday issued new provisional measures that order Israel to immediately end military operations in Rafah in southern Gaza and to open the governate’s border crossing for urgent aid deliveries.

    Gaza: World court orders Israel to halt military operations in Rafah
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    “Nothing” doesn’t exist. Instead, there is “quantum foam”
    bigthink.com "Nothing" doesn't exist. Instead, there is "quantum foam"

    Quantum physics shows that there is no such thing as "nothing." Even in a vacuum, particles can blink into and out of existence.

    "Nothing" doesn't exist. Instead, there is "quantum foam"
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    TA'U TAMA - Small Island Big Song ft' Vaiteani & Luc

    Small Island Big Song is a music, film and performing arts project uniting the islands of the Pacific and Indian Ocean through artistic collaboration, a contemporary and relevant musical statement from a region that shares an ancient seafaring heritage and the impact of our changing sea.

    Motivated by their concerns for the ocean, Taiwanese theater producer BaoBao Chen and Australian music producer/filmmaker Tim Cole spent the past 8 years visiting artists on sixteen island nations of the Pacific & Indian Oceans, recording with their guidance in nature, sharing songs from island to island. Outcomes include two award-winning albums, a feature film and a world-touring concert.

    https://www.smallislandbigsong.com/

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    how's your week going, Beehaw
  • Thanks for the support. I know it isn't going to be easy for me and that I'll have to work my butt off for I don't know how long, but if I can pull it off, I'll be so happy with myself. I'll see what happens in due time. If all else fails after everything I've done, I'll cry, laugh and say that I at least tried my best.

  • how's your week going, Beehaw
  • My week has been going alright. I pitched an idea to my boss earlier this week and it's been okay'd, but I kinda regret it, due to the extra work with no increase in pay. I don't know if I want to do this, but it's already too late.

    On the plus side, the hot water is finally working in my shower, which is nice.

  • On trial off-day, Trump complains about jury selection process for his criminal case
    www.nbcnews.com On trial off-day, Trump complains about jury selection process for his criminal case

    The former president suggested he should be entitled to "unlimited" strikes of potential jurors because he's in one of the "worst" venues in the country.

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