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This is a fun Classic Space inspired fan theme. There are a few instructions on Rebrickable too.

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/?tag=39206&include_accessory=on&include_bmodel=on&include_subset=on

I was not familiar with this philosopher but this quote caught my attention

It is misguided to believe that pure arguments and calculated sacrifices alone will help us face our planetary challenges. In Weil’s view, we need transformative experiences that arise when we become attentive to the natural beauty and interconnection that lies outside of ourselves. Weil calls such revelatory forms of attention “praying”:

“At its highest stage attention is the same as prayer. It assumes faith and love. It is associated with a freedom other than that of choice, which occurs at the level of the will – grace. Being so attentive that one no longer has a choice.”

Biotechnology and continued investment in biomedical research is an important component of ensuring a healthy human society. And intellectual property continues to stand in the way of that as illustrated by the TB treatment situation.

Interesting story about urban shade. Early in the article are some interesting history tidbits like

You might imagine that transit planners call the shots — strategically placing shelters outside grocery stores and doctors’ offices on high-frequency routes, according to community need — but Los Angeles, like many cities, has outsourced the job. The first thousand shelters were installed in the 1980s by billboard companies in exchange for the right to sell ad space, and they tended to show up in wealthy areas where ad revenue surpassed maintenance costs. 2

This is a fun and useful recipe site with vegan recipes curated by the 100r.co team. I learned about soy bean hummus from this site personally.