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I post a lot of links to Mastodon -- basically I use it as a reading list. They are mostly about urbanism, biking, traffic planning, public transportation, equality and climate change. I thought it might be a good idea, to share and archive some of those links here as well. Someone might be interested.
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âNo Killer Robots!â: Protesters Rage Against SFPD and City Hall
Protesters gathered outside City Hall Monday morning to let officials know âthe fight against SFPDâs killer robots doesnât end here.â Killer robots dominated discussion at Tuesdayâs Board of Supervisors meeting, which OKâd some rules to let SFPD use the machines in life-or-death cases.
Would You Compost Your Underwear?
As apparel brands face pressure to curb fashionâs enormous waste problem, many are turning to resale programs that let consumers cash in on used duds. But companies that make intimates donât typically have that option: When underwear is past its prime, the obvious solution is to toss it, adding up to billions of pounds of textile waste over time.
Building and Designing Eco-Friendly Homes for People With Disabilities
Concert venues, shopping plazas and sporting arenas are continuously constructing accessibility improvements to make public spaces more comfortable for people with disabilities. But unfortunately, thereâs one place that continues to be a challenge for people with disabilities to navigate â their own homes.
When Lodgers Were âEvilâ
In cities across the United States, politicians and media figures often cite âthe homelessâ as a threatening symbol of social breakdown. In the early twentieth century, write historian David T. Beito and political scientist Linda Royster Beito, something similar happened with an economically marginal urban type, in the form of what was then known as the âlodger evil.â
Itâs Hard to Get a Driverâs License in Holland â And Thatâs One Reason Dutch Roads Are So Safe
When Shelley Bontje took her driverâs license exam for the first time, she failed â and so did almost everyone she knows. âMy brother is really into cars, and even he didnât get it on his first go,â she added. âIf you make one major mistake, youâre done. ⌠But I would say, in the end, that weâre really good drivers.â
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If you are interested in topics and reads like the above, check my Mastodon -- link in the footer.
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Comments are welcome -- send them to uptempo07.brines [the usual symbol] icloud.com.
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