DoomsdaysCW
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Headline should read: Idiot unveils Super #Idiocracy Force!
#Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee #AI policy
Osmond Chia, October 5, 2026
Excerpt: "In an interview published on 4 October, #OpenAI chief executive #SamAltman said the benefits of AI justify accepting some of its risks and argued that the technology should remain accessible to the public.
" 'The world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits of this technology and people having the agency,' Altman told Politico's technology-focused newsletter Decoded."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj6jenp26zyoArchived version:
https://archive.ph/g4MaG#NoDatacentes #NoisePollution
#AirIsLife #WaterIsLife #AIRefusal #AIResistance #NoAI #TechBros #BigTech #BigBrother #SurveillanceState -
@Pomegranatepirate "Self-help yourself to this book?" Makes me think of #StealThisBook !
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#PublicRadio Station Forced to Call #GulfOfMexico the #GulfOfAmerica
The #UniversityOfAlabama at #Birmingham is rolling over to #Trump and his acolytes in the state, rather than stand up for editorial independence.
Seth Stern, Clayton Weimers
October 2 2026"The Alabama legislature passed a bill in late March requiring all state and local entities to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America,' in line with one of the many executive orders Trump signed on his first day in office. The legislation does not set forth penalties for noncompliance, but its sponsor, state Rep. David Standridge, called it 'an opportunity to make a patriotic statement' on the House floor in January. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Trump ally, signed the bill into law.
"Birmingham public radio station WBHM told its listeners in a letter from Will Dahlberg, the station’s executive director and general manager, that due to the law, which took effect October 1, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is forcing it to use the legislature’s preferred language in its reporting. The move puts it at odds with #NPR, of which it is a member station; The #AssociatedPress, which publishes the style guide used by newsrooms across the country; and other journalistic institutions. The station is licensed to the university, making its employees both state and #UAB employees. Still, #WBHM ’s Journalism Code of Integrity emphasizes the newsroom’s independence and states that the university 'should not — and cannot — expect to exert influence on WBHM’s journalists and its independent editorial process.'
"Dahlberg wrote that not implementing the new language 'may result in disciplinary action or termination of employees and affect WBHM’s relationship and support from UAB.' But nothing in the law requires the university to discipline or fire anyone. In other words, the university took a toothless stunt of a law, gave it teeth, and used them to take a bite out of #PressFreedom."
Read more:
https://theintercept.com/2026/10/02/gulf-america-university-alabama-birmingham-wbhm/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Mw0Ls#SilencingDissent #PressFreedom #FirstAmendment #CollegeRadio #PublicRadio #USPo #CharacteristicsOfFascism
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RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117385755603865090
$89.95 will help keep Ace cool (as if they aren't cool enough already)!
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Another recent workshop I had hoped to attend (but couldn't). The presenters show how to turn off #AI on devices !
#AIRefusal in Education and Beyond: A Conversation with #HannahCyrus and #JannaAhrndt
From #HadrianeHatfield September 23rd, 2026
Link to presentation:
https://video.maine.edu/media/A.I.+Refusal+in+Education+and+Beyond%3A+A+Conversation+with+Hannah+Cyrus+and+Janna+Ahrndt/1_dku1rezy?st=0#AIResistance #BigData #AISucks #MaineLibraries #AvoidingAI #LibrariesRule ! #MaineResists #ResistAI
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As #SolarPunkSunday begins to wind down, leaving you all with this... TY to @MaQuest , @jblue and everyone who shared, commented and posted!
‘Small, flowering islands’: German city reveals how nature thrives when neighbours care for street tree beds
Published: September 21, 2026
Excerpt: "As towns and cities grow, #biodiversity is being squeezed into ever smaller spaces while people experience a progressive loss of everyday contact with nature. Street tree beds – and the practice of caring for them – offer cities a way to counter urban biodiversity loss while enriching people’s connection with nature in their neighbourhoods.
Our research shows that citizen stewardship of street tree beds can boost species richness and diversity in urban areas."
#SolarPunkSunday #GreenerCities #UrbanBiodiversity #WildlifeCorridors #BuildingCommunity #NatureHeals #Germany
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TY to @castanea_jo for making me aware of #MossyEarth 's #Rewilding projects! I'll be posting links to some of them for future #SolarPunkSundays !
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#Sorghum and #AfroCulinary #Futurism: #Decolonizing an #AncientGrain Fueling #SustainableAgriculture
By Stephanie Teasley, May 28, 2025
Excerpt: "Sorghum is a versatile, gluten-free ancient grain from Africa. It can be enjoyed in various forms, such as whole grains, sorghum flour and syrup, and is also utilized for animal feed, ethanol production and alcoholic drinks.
"Sorghum is also known by several names: #GreatMillet, #broomcorn, guinea corn, #durra, imphee, #jowar and #milo. It’s the fifth most significant cereal crop, following rice, wheat, maize, and barley. It grows in clumps and can reach heights exceeding 13 feet despite its small grain size, which ranges from 0.08 to 0.2 inches in diameter.
"Chef Bashir regards Afro-Culinary Futurism as a crucial avenue for the future of African and diasporic cuisine, particularly emphasizing sustainability and innovation. He notes how sorghum is a perfect case study for this vision as, beyond the grain, it also offers medicinal, nutritional, and economic value.
" 'Botanically, every part of the sorghum plant has a purpose. While its grain is consumed in porridge, sorghum flour and flatbreads, its stems and leaves can be used as biofuel or #CoverCrops, enriching the soil and aiding #SustainableAgriculture .'
"He continues, 'Another example is how communities in #Ethiopia and #Eritrea ferment it to produce a beer-like drink, demonstrating the versatility inherent in African food traditions, much like the diverse applications of potatoes or onions in Eastern European moonshine production.
"Our ancestors did this, and African communities have long known these uses, far beyond what modern food systems recognize.' "
Read more:
https://www.cuisinenoir.com/sorghum-and-decolonizing-an-ancient-grain/#SolarPunkSunday #SustainableAgriculture #DroughtResistant #AncientGrains #Superfood #Afrofuturism #DecolonizingFood #TraditionalFoods #AfricanFoodTraditions #Africa #AfroCulinaryFuturism #CulinaryFuturism
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Interesting recipe... If anyone has made a Vegan Feta Cheese, let me know!
#Vegan #FetaCheese ( #TofuFeta )
by Monica Davis on Jun 29, 2020 (updated Feb 27, 2026)
"This simple vegan feta cheese is bursting with authentic feta flavor and is super easy to make with a block of firm tofu! It tastes surprisingly similar to dairy-based feta, yet since it’s made with tofu, it adds protein for a satisfying meal. Keep it in the fridge ready to crumble on salads, pasta, or in some vegan Spanakopita!"
https://thehiddenveggies.com/vegan-feta-cheese/
#SolarPunkSunday #MediterraneanRecipes #VeganRecipes #VeganCheese
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#BathME - #SharingTable In-Person -
Tuesdays, 12pm - 2:30pmRemaining 2026 dates:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Tuesday, December 29, 2026Children's Room
Patten Free Library
33 Summer Street
Bath, ME 04530"Free fresh vegetables gleaned from #LocalFarms provided by the #MerrymeetingGleaners and #MidCoast #HungerPrevention Program. Find the Sharing Table outside the Children's Room from September-May and in the Gazebo during the summer.
Sharing tables are open to anyone, there is no income or residency requirement and they are 100% anonymous. The tables are stocked with #FreshProduce as well as some prepared items, processed using any surplus gleaned food. #TakeWhatYouNeed and leave the rest for your friends and neighbors. Produce will vary depending on what is available from the farms and gardens. Please bring your own bags."
Event page:
https://patten-lib.libcal.com/event/15944860#SolarPunkSunday #PattenFreeLibrary
#FoodSecurity #FoodSharing #MaineEvents #LibrariesRule #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #FarmToTable #BuildingCommunity #MaineLibraries #Gleaners #SharingFood #FoodInsecurity -
#Midcoast #Maine - #MerrymeetingGleaners #SharingTables
"The Sharing Tables are unstaffed tables of free produce available for anyone to take from anonymously.
Tuesdays:
- #CurtisMemorialLibrary , #BrunswickME (12-2pm) (year-round)
- #PattenFreeLibrary , #BathME (12-2:30pm) (year-round)
- Landing YMCA, Brunswick (12-2pm) (ends in October)
- Parkview Hospital, Brunswick (12-2pm) (ends in October)Wednesdays:
- #TopshamPublicLibrary (12:30-2:30pm) (year-round)Thursdays:
- Bath Area Family YMCA (9-11:45am) (year-round)Fridays:
- Welcome Center, #BrunswickLanding (1-3pm) (ends in October)
- Tedford Housing, Brunswick (1:15-3:15pm) (ends in October)Source:
https://www.mchpp.org/gleaning#SolarPunkSunday #SharingFood
#MainersHelpingMainers #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #BuildingComunity #GrowYourOwnFood
#FeedingNeighbors #GYO #FarmToTable #LocalFarms #ZeroWaste #ReduceFoodWaste #FoodSecurity #FoodInsecurity #Gleaners #SharingTables -
#Michigan - Shared Harvest Pantry
"Nourishing Lives in Livingston County
Part of #Gleaners' Livingston Distribution Center, Shared Harvest Pantry is a welcoming space where neighbors facing food insecurity in Livingston County can choose the food that works best for their families, playing a critical role in our mission to end hunger in Southeast Michigan.
About Shared Harvest Pantry
Shared Harvest Pantry is a direct‑service program of Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan that provides neighbors in Livingston County with reliable access to nutritious food.
Operating through a client‑choice pantry model, Shared Harvest Pantry allows guests to select groceries that meet their household needs and preferences, supporting dignity, autonomy, and more effective use of food resources.
The pantry offers a consistent mix of fresh produce, dairy, protein, and shelf‑stable items, helping households stretch limited budgets while maintaining access to balanced nutrition.
Through this program, Gleaners strengthens food security in Livingston County and advances its mission to move Southeast Michigan closer to a hunger‑free community."
Source:
https://www.gcfb.org/shared-harvest-pantry-livingston-county/Link to PantryNet - find food in Michigan:
https://pantrynet.org/#SolarPunkSunday #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #SharingTables #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #BuildingCommunity #GleanersCommunityFoodBank
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#MossyEarth - 4 years ago we created a lake - now it's full of life
June 17, 2026
"After 4 years the quarry that we are rewilding has become incredible and its all thanks to you!"
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWwLOvP666sTo support their work:
https://www.mossy.earth/#SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #RestoreNature #RewildingPortugal #Portugal
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#MossyEarth - We're Bringing Back Europe's Old #Butterfly #Meadows
Jun 28, 2024
"There is a magic in the humble meadow that often gets forgotten. We hope to be able to bring some of it back!"
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW7OtkEVwJU#SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #ButterflyMeadows #RestoreNature #GardeningForPollinators
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As promised, here's a link to the recorded presentation from the #LibraryOfThings for #DisasterResponse workshop I attended recently! Very informative!
Recorded September 24, 2026
"Learn how #Brazoria County Library System ( #BCLS ) in Texas transformed its 'Library of Things' into a disaster response asset that directly supports community needs before, during, and after major disruptions. This webinar will explain how readiness planning and intentional selection helped expand access to essential tools during emergencies, strengthening recovery efforts and reinforcing the library's role as a trusted, practical community institution. Library Director #LisaLoranc will share how the BCLS integrated the Library of Things planning and acquisition into core library strategy — rather than treating it as an add-on — and how partnerships and a community-centered services model helped her library counter book banning narratives by emphasizing libraries as hubs for equitable access."
https://www.sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/library-things-disaster-response
#SolarPunkSunday #DisasterPreparedness #BuildingResilience #BuildingCommunity #CommunityResilience #Resilience #SharingEconomy #LibrariesOfThings #LibrariesRule !
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After cooking the kabobs, I threw some mesquite over the coals and put on the smoker adaptation unit. Smoking some of my home-grown paprika peppers right now (we just used up the last bit of last year's batch).
#SolarPunkSunday #SmokedPaprika #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodPreservation
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The reef menders of #PadangBai
"In this bustling port of Bali, #Indonesia, a group of dedicated divers is rebuilding reefs one metal frame and piece of coral at a time."
https://www.rewildingmag.com/the-reef-menders-of-padang-bai/
#SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #RewildingTheOceans #RebuildingReefs #ReefRepair #CoralReef #Bali #OceansAreLife
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Sat, 17 Oct 2026
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, Maine 04011"Connecting members of the community familiar with repairs and those that aren't, but are excited to learn! Join experts able to repair #electronics, #lamps, mend #clothing, #Smallappliances, sharpen #tools, wooden #furniture, #jewelry & more. Including Joelle Webber of #MermaidBindery who will help with #BookRepairs."
FMI:
https://www.mainepublic.org/community-calendar/event/repair-cafe-20-09-2026-19-34-42#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairCafesMaine #RightToRepair #FixIt #LampRepair #ToolSharpening #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule !
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#SantaBarbaraCA - #Upcycled Coutour #SustainableFashion Show
Friday, October 16, 2026
7:00 PM to 10:00 PMCommunity Arts Workshop
631 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93101 United States"Join the #CommunityArtsWorkshop ( #CAW ) for an evening celebrating creativity and sustainable fashion. The Upcycled Contour sustainable fashion show will showcase designs made from #repurposed materials, exploring the #environmental and climate impacts of the #FashionIndustry. The event will also feature perspectives on #FastFashion and its connection to #ClimateChange, offering attendees an opportunity to learn more about how we can rethink the way we make, wear, and reuse clothing. The #CommunityEnvironmentalCouncil (CEC) is proud to serve as a promotional partner for this community event."
Ticket prices:
$80 VIP - drink tickets, food, and clothing preview
$50 Supporter - 2 drink tickets
$25 General AdmissionFMI:
https://cecsb.org/events/sustainable-fashion-show#SolarPunkSunday #ReuseClothing #SlowFashion #Sustainability #SutainableFashionShow
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#OttawaToolLibrary - October #RepairCafé
Saturday, October 10 • 10 AM - 2 PM
1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON
"Throw it away? No way! Fix it at the Repair Café!
Join us on Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at the Horticultural Building at Lansdowne Park (1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa) between 10am and 2pm.
Repair Cafés are opportunities for all #Ottawa & area residents to feel purpose and belonging – whether as a visitor or volunteer – to save money, learn new skills and foster a culture of repair! #RepairCafés directly divert items from our local landfills and reduce our environmental impact, while allowing our community to engage in accessible climate action!
Repair Cafés are an international concept that has come to the National Capital Region with the goal of reducing landfill waste, teaching new skills, and building community!
Our past Repair Cafés have been very successful with volunteers fixing dozens of items and sharing their knowledge around everything from darning socks to re-wiring kettles.
It's first-come, first-served, so please be prepared for the chance of extended wait times. Though we work as quickly and efficiently as we can, the popularity of these events is increasing and we can never tell what kind of wait there may be for us to see your item. We ask for your patience and kindness - remember, we are all on this repair mission together! :)
This event is held in collaboration with the the City of Ottawa and is FREE OF CHARGE. This listing is for information purposes only. All registration occurs onsite. You DO NOT HAVE TO REGISTER via Eventbrite, but a donation to support these great initiatives is always appreciated and helps cover expenses for volunteers. Note that if you kindly donate it does not mean you get to skip the line or show up as we are closing down with the expectation that someone will see your item.
Support provided from EPRA enables us to safely recycle any items that are not able to be repaired at the Repair Café.This event is free of charge thanks to support by City of Ottawa."
#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesOttawa #FixIt #RightToRepair #ReuseRepair #ReuseRepairRecycle
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TODAY! #ElectronicsRecycling Drop Off at the #OttawaToolLibrary !
Saturday, October 3 • 10 AM - 2 PM
"Bring your #electronics to the #Ottawa Tool Library to have them recycled properly. While you're here, come on in to #OTL to see what we do!
Do you have electronics and batteries cluttering up your home, but don't know where to properly recycle them? We can help!
Come drop off your electronics and batteries for recycling. We will take care of the rest.
Huge shout out to our electronic recycling partner EPRA .
While you're recycling, why not stop in and tour the Ottawa Tool Library and see what we have to offer?
Volunteers will be on hand to show off the library and WorkSpace as well as answer any burning questions you may have. We will even have vintage tools on sale for that day.
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NOTE: You do not need to claim a ticket, but we're always happy for your support through a donation. This listing is for information only."
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/electronics-recycling-drop-off-tickets-1997856771384
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#Yerington #Paiute Begin #DirectAction Camp to Protect #SacredLand in #Nevada
By Yerington Tribe, Censored News, Oct. 2, 2026
"Imagine having a deep connection to a piece of land that carries the history and legacy of your ancestors, a sacred space where your culture, traditions, and spiritual beliefs have been rooted for
generations. This is the reality for the Yerington Paiute Tribe, whose ancestral lands in #WabuskaNV, are now under threat by the development of a #datacenter."The Yerington Paiute Tribe is facing a critical moment. The land in question is not just soil and sand; it is a living testament to their heritage. For hundreds of years, the Yerington Paiute Tribe has preserved this sacred land, home to cultural artifacts, historical sites, and natural landscapes that hold invaluable spiritual significance. The looming construction of a data center threatens to erase this rich cultural heritage, disrespecting the sacred sites and stripping the tribe of their ancestral rights.
"Statistics show that indigenous lands are often at risk for development projects, leading to displacement and cultural erosion. This situation is no different. The building of a data center on sacred land not only undermines the Yerington Paiute Tribe’s rights but also risks setting a precedent for similar projects on other indigenous lands across the U.S."
Read more:
https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2026/10/yerington-paiute-begin-direct-action.html#NoDatacenters #ProtectTheSacred #IndigenousSovereignty #USPol #DirectActionCamp #Resistance
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"Where's it coming from? Where's it going to?"
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RE: https://kolektiva.social/@DoomsdaysCW/112448668756926324
Having resisted #CorporateColonialism and #Capitalism most of my life (since age 12) I find myself asking these questions of the needed changes...
1. How long will this take?
2. Will I see this in my lifetime?
3. How can I make this happen?