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  1. Comment on Iceland's volcanoes might have an unexpected new purpose – an architect duo want to harness molten lava to shape the construction of houses and cities of the future in ~design

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    Apparently this took me 30 minutes to type... and while I was typing @Fiachra posted some very similar points. Have my upvote, Fiachra. <3

    Apparently this took me 30 minutes to type... and while I was typing @Fiachra posted some very similar points. Have my upvote, Fiachra. <3

    3 votes

  2. Comment on Iceland's volcanoes might have an unexpected new purpose – an architect duo want to harness molten lava to shape the construction of houses and cities of the future in ~design

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    The article is sparse on details, but says this of potential uses: I'm not an expert in this field, but I see several problems with each of these uses. The trench idea is problematic because the...

    The article is sparse on details, but says this of potential uses:

    "The pair propose several possible ways to use lava, from channelling [sic] its flow into trenches to form foundations and extracting it from pockets of magma to 3D-print organically shaped building elements or bricks."

    I'm not an expert in this field, but I see several problems with each of these uses.

    The trench idea is problematic because the new building is next in an active volcanic field, which is inherently unpredictable. For example, the most recent Sundhnúkur eruptions forced the evacuation of the town of Grindavik due to the danger of future eruptions. The Icelandic government continues to pay housing expenses for the prior residents since the town is still deemed unsafe (i.e. BBC article 1 and BBC article 2).

    Furthermore, the trench idea is flawed because these eruptions don't generally happen in places that people want to live. For example, the eruptions at Geldingadalir eruption were a long hike from a sparsely traveled highway. Here's a time lapse video of the hike.

    The other idea (extracting lava to 3D-print building elements or bricks) is slightly less problematic because they're not building in a remote lava field. However, they'd still 1) need to design a printer capable of handling lava and 2) be working near a dangerous active lava field (see prior discussion of danger / unpredictability). I suppose they could use disposable 3D printers, but that doesn't seem very carbon friendly (one of the stated goals / benefits). Finally, they would still need to get this lava-resistant 3D printer to the lava, which doesn't seem like an easy task.

    As I noted earlier, I'm not an expert. I'm also all for environmentally-friendly construction and Iceland attempting to minimize imports, and wish them the best of luck. However, these uses don't seem to make sense.

    Instead, maybe transport some of the plentiful lava rocks to a geothermal station and use excess energy to re-melt the lava?

    3 votes

  3. Comment on Meet in Minneapolis? in ~talk

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    In the same vein as @cfabbro I think it's really cool that you're doing this and hope things go well for you!

    In the same vein as @cfabbro I think it's really cool that you're doing this and hope things go well for you!

    5 votes

  4. Comment on Tildes Minecraft: What do you want to see in the next season? in ~games

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    I agree with TSP - good people make the server better. Also, I'm the one with the kids. :D They respect others' builds and love seeing the incredible things people are working on. They're already...

    I agree with TSP - good people make the server better.

    Also, I'm the one with the kids. :D They respect others' builds and love seeing the incredible things people are working on.

    They're already clamoring for S3, but I'm hoping for a January start . The holidays will reduce play-time and I like being active at the very start.

    5 votes

  5. Comment on Sisters share ten-dollar a week meal plans for families facing inflation in ~life

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    That's fair and I agree. If they had linked the youtube channel then it would have seemed more like promotion, rather than the the point of the article: people are struggling.

    That's fair and I agree. If they had linked the youtube channel then it would have seemed more like promotion, rather than the the point of the article: people are struggling.

    8 votes

  6. Comment on Sisters share ten-dollar a week meal plans for families facing inflation in ~life

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    Also, CNN and others never link to the sisters' youtube channel. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/@SouthernFrugalMomma

    Also, CNN and others never link to the sisters' youtube channel. Here it is:
    https://www.youtube.com/@SouthernFrugalMomma

    19 votes

  7. Comment on A US federal appellate court finds the National Labor Relations Board to be unconstitutional in ~society

  8. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Hardcore - Live at 20:00 UTC today in ~games

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    That's my half-finished castle! woo! In the cave underneath @IsildursBane could have found a nether portal. Jumping inside, he could have followed a short stone bridge and gotten to another nether...

    That's my half-finished castle! woo!

    In the cave underneath @IsildursBane could have found a nether portal. Jumping inside, he could have followed a short stone bridge and gotten to another nether portal leading to the cultural capital.

    I also took a few screenshots last night:
    my visit to the island (I stole potatoes and a few stacks of stone)
    the chat after my death
    castle / cave home

    3 votes

  9. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Hardcore - Live at 20:00 UTC today in ~games

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    I've just died - withered away. (wither skele) was trying to push to the end. got 6 blaze rods... but alas.

    I've just died - withered away. (wither skele)

    was trying to push to the end. got 6 blaze rods... but alas.

    5 votes

  10. Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival in ~games

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    Will you be sharing the server's map files again?

    Will you be sharing the server's map files again?

    2 votes

  11. Comment on That dropped call with customer service? It was on purpose. in ~life

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    It's a reference to the movie The Shawshank Redemption. At one point, the character takes charge of a prison library and sends letters asking for money for books. He writes polite letters every...

    It's a reference to the movie The Shawshank Redemption.

    At one point, the character takes charge of a prison library and sends letters asking for money for books. He writes polite letters every week for a long time. He finally receives a response and a small amount of money. Instead of stopping writing letters, he starts writing twice as often. He eventually gets enough money for a major expansion of the library's collection.

    10 votes

  12. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    good on ya. rooting for you to get back up and at it!

    good on ya.

    rooting for you to get back up and at it!

    3 votes

  13. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    Thanks for sharing! Do you think your steps inside the apartment are progress? In other words, are you walking more than you would have done on your jaunts in the hallway?

    Thanks for sharing!

    Do you think your steps inside the apartment are progress? In other words, are you walking more than you would have done on your jaunts in the hallway?

    3 votes

  14. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    How's the walking going, Daychilde? :)

    Accountability partnering: Need to do the thing and just can't? Need to do the thing every day and you keep losing track? Post it here and folks can gently check in on you to see if you've done the thing

    How's the walking going, Daychilde? :)

    4 votes

  15. Comment on Any Ubiquiti Unifi users? - Questions on zone firewall policies in ~tech

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    The youtuber SpaceRex put out a video on the new Zone Firewall rules. Maybe it will help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oetH1_0LSmo Disclaimer: I haven't watched it.

    The youtuber SpaceRex put out a video on the new Zone Firewall rules. Maybe it will help:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oetH1_0LSmo

    Disclaimer: I haven't watched it.

    3 votes

  16. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    sounds like it was... tolerable, if not better than usual. Random thought: I wonder if any crop shares / community supported agriculture (link that should work for VA) are in your area. Might give...

    sounds like it was... tolerable, if not better than usual.

    Random thought: I wonder if any crop shares / community supported agriculture (link that should work for VA) are in your area. Might give you some variety in veggies, although delivery would still be a problem and you likely won't save money with a crop share.

    3 votes

  17. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    How was dialysis today?

    How was dialysis today?

    3 votes

  18. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    Pokey poke poke

    Pokey poke poke

    2 votes

  19. Comment on Victories and challenges: An A[u]DHD community and support fortnightly thread #1 in ~health.mental

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    I admire everyone posting in this thread. Big kudos.

    I admire everyone posting in this thread. Big kudos.

    7 votes

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