I think hydro power storage is a good idea where it can be done (and especially where you have existing hydro power), but most places don’t have a giant reservoir nearby that could be used for this purpose. Something that I think could be a better option for widespread grid storage are flow batteries. These work by basically pumping an electrolyte solution back and forth across a membrane to store or discharge energy. They aren’t as energy dense as lithium batteries, but they have some advantages like being able to be used indefinitely without storage capacity degradation (though you do have to do upkeep on the pumps and whatever else). They’re already used in places like hospitals and for grid storage in China. These current flow batteries use vanadium, but there’s research being done on flow batteries that use iron instead, which is cheap and abundant in comparison. Short video on that: https://youtu.be/mu6mZZuPdpI

I think hydro power storage is a good idea where it can be done (and especially where you have existing hydro power), but most places don’t have a giant reservoir nearby that could be used for this purpose. Something that I think could be a better option for widespread grid storage are flow batteries. These work by basically pumping an electrolyte solution back and forth across a membrane to store or discharge energy. They aren’t as energy dense as lithium batteries, but they have some advantages like being able to be used indefinitely without storage capacity degradation (though you do have to do upkeep on the pumps and whatever else). They’re already used in places like hospitals and for grid storage in China. These current flow batteries use vanadium, but there’s research being done on flow batteries that use iron instead, which is cheap and abundant in comparison. Short video on that: https://youtu.be/mu6mZZuPdpI

Personally I think we should put big weights on pulleys in every high rise, like a grandfather clock.

How big? Seems like you would need quite a bit of weight to store any useful amount. Using this calculator: https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/physics/gravitational-potential.php and assuming my values are right, if you had something the size of a bus (16,000 kg) pulled up through something as tall as the Empire State Building (380 m roof height), you’d get about 16.56 kWh, which isn’t all that much. I think a typical EV battery size is about 40 kWh in comparison. With hydro storage on the other hand, you can store a shit ton of water in a reservoir without any major constraints besides the overall size, which is massive.

https://youtu.be/D_8Pma1vHmw

Are you holding up ok?

Cowboy Bebop and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

Edit: also Cyberpunk Edgerunners

very cool

AWKWARD BUT FRIENDLY fits me pretty well I’d say

oh sorry i’m a little slow today

I thought Moo Deng was from Thailand?

A very cool person just posted this list of links on discord:

https://hrtcafe.net/ - DIY sources

https://www.gendergp.com/

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/transgender/what-do-i-need-know-about-transitioning

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/transgender/what-do-i-need-know-about-trans-health-care

how do I determine my dosage / how do I take estrogen safely? http://transfemscience.org/

https://transfemscience.org/misc/injectable-e2-simulator/

https://www.desmos.com/calculator/yrznshtg3k (edited)

You know what’s cooler than astrology? Ancient cults. I mean the kind of thing where a group or city state has a patron god/goddess and then they steal and subjugate the gods/goddesses of others. I don’t really believe in this stuff of course, but I just think it would be kinda cool to have a mascot to rally around and give us the courage we need to smite our enemies. Like, imagine if we had a cult based around Artimpasa or Inanna and then offered up transphobes, chuds, megachurch pastors, etc. to her as a blood sacrifice. That would be way more cool and useful than some astrology nonsense, and if I ever met another trans girl who was ready to brutally slay our enemies and fill the streets with rivers of their blood in order to bring honor to our goddess/cult, I’d totally be

Thanks for this review! I started watching this (the first couple of episodes) and liked it, but didn’t continue. I’d like to go back soon and finish it.

Thanks for posting this!!! Zombieland Saga has been on my list for awhile and definitely looks fun. Also, I watched Your Name not too long ago and absolutely loved it.

Yeah I spoke too soon on that one I think

I swear estradiol gives me superpowers. More focus. Better able to handle stress. Senses are heightened including everything tasting better. Better sleep. Softer skin. Hope for the future.

Trans my gender

What about showing up to a truck show with a custom communism themed monster truck called, “THE MEANS OF DESTRUCTION”?

No, no. This isn’t Bayonetta. Bayonetta is just my unrealistic transition goal. Sorry, I should have been more clear there. I have no idea where the pic is from tbh.

Wow! These all sound great and thank you very much for sharing!!! Funny enough, I’m in the process of watching Wonder Egg Priority and like it so far. I’m hoping the ending isn’t as bad as I’ve heard from some corners.