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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/38327891

The study, The Bright Side of Life: Optimism and Risk of Dementia, found that higher levels of optimism were linked with a decreased risk of dementia.

[...] there are several potential reasons for this: Optimistic people are likelier to exercise and practice other healthy behaviors, manage stress well, be cognitively engaged, and maintain strong social connections—all habits that can help protect brain health.

They also pointed out that optimism is not just an inborn trait; it can be learned and nurtured, even through simple practices like keeping a gratitude list

So, what have you been optimistic or grateful about recently?

 

The study, The Bright Side of Life: Optimism and Risk of Dementia, found that higher levels of optimism were linked with a decreased risk of dementia.

[...] there are several potential reasons for this: Optimistic people are likelier to exercise and practice other healthy behaviors, manage stress well, be cognitively engaged, and maintain strong social connections—all habits that can help protect brain health.

They also pointed out that optimism is not just an inborn trait; it can be learned and nurtured, even through simple practices like keeping a gratitude list

So, what have you been optimistic or grateful about recently?

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I have a 1 element induction cooktop with a 2000 W rating, so roughly 2 kWh at max setting, but I think it is really fast as it doesn't waste energy heating the air around it. Breakfast would take 10min to set up on propane, but now if I doze off, I might burn my food

edit: If you want, you could also build your own solar stove if it makes sense in your region

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 9 points 1 week ago

Come and join us at c/patientgamers

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 27 points 1 week ago (6 children)

A1 model has multiple reports, I'm not sure about others yet

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You can always prune them back too

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 week ago

You might have had only bad coffee tbh. I'd at least give it a try with different stuff if you are ever inclined to try it again

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

How do you go about watering it down? Just pour room temp water into the brew?

 

YT link for those that prefer it.

I usually start the day by brewing a moka pot, but I'm okay skipping it every once in a while under certain circumstances. What would you do/not do for yours?

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 week ago

Thank you very much Bournemouth. Glad it wasn't 115 FC again

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

I think there is a small mistake in your numbers, please correct me if I misunderstood: 5km trip is £0.375, roundtrip £0.75, which totals £3.75/week

edit: The numbers will jump up quickly when you start comparing the numbers when those maintenance windows start to hit for the car vs bike

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 weeks ago

Damn, that first zombie map on Old World was tough on hard. I almost gave up. Great game

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 weeks ago

I think he probably means those Aedes mosquitos that can carry Dengue and Malaria

 

TIL about it after reading this post. It seems to have started around 17/April

From the article:

a login barrier for reading does not really stop AI scrapers because bots can be equipped with accounts within a few minutes. Instead, many suspect that Amazon’s main aim is to increase the number of registered users. After all, those who are logged in can be tracked better – and can be provided with more targeted recommendations and advertising.

Are there open source alternatives to it?

 

Non YT link: https://inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=eb48MdtNaDQ

OrcaSlicer is a fork of the open source project BambuStudio, which is a fork of Prusa Slicer, which is a fork of Slic3r

Bambu Lab default setup requires print files to go through their servers, meaning they can see everything you ever print on your printer, unless you take extra steps to prevent it (like blocking the printer from connecting to the internet and locking it in dev mode)

Bambu threatened legal action against OrcaSlicer devs, accusing them of actions for things that developer didn't do using their own open-source code to do what they say he did

Instead of finding solutions to community issues and security bugs, Bambu seems to enjoy writing blog posts to put people who oppose them on blast. They had a similar blog post last year blaming community backlash on unfortunate "misinformation".

The better play might just be to skip Bambu altogether

 

cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/48966438

Nice to hear Roman Mars saying a naughty word repeatedly as his anger level rises. Also, great episode number.

 

Taken from this post, which has the National Food Strategy report as the source. See figure 9.3 on page 90.

About 70% is devoted to agriculture, mainly livestock and livestock feed and pasture.

The right-hand side of the chart, using the same scale, shows how much land is used overseas to produce food for the UK. About half of the total land use takes place overseas.

The combined land area for rearing beef and lamb for UK consumption is larger than the UK itself.

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

Brought to you by bypass paywall clean extension:

China Green Tech Firms Target New Consumers Hit by Iran War Energy Shock Lili Pike

China’s clean technology titans, hungry for export markets to boost flagging profits, aren’t letting a crisis go to waste. Manufacturers of electric vehicles, batteries, and solar panels have been wooing nations looking to wean themselves off costly fuel imports since the Iran war triggered a global energy shock.

One of the country’s largest solar manufacturers Jinko Solar Co. inked two deals at the end of April with partners in Nigeria — in a region where diesel prices have soared 40% since the start of the crisis — while auto manufacturers are hunting avenues to extend sales into locations including Europe, and energy storage firms are lifting overseas shipments.

“Chinese manufacturers are catching an export tailwind from this worldwide rush, which is helping to support their prices in overseas markets,” said Chia Chen, an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence.

A Jinko Solar plant in Yiwu, China. Photographer: Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/Getty Images

Exports of lithium-ion batteries jumped in March from the previous year while shipments of solar panels doubled on the previous month to reach a record, according to calculations by UK-based think tank Ember. Along with rising fuel prices, overseas shipments were propelled by the looming expiration of an export tax rebate for solar at the start of April, and a reduction for batteries.

A total of 50 countries had record solar imports from China in March, with Nigeria recording a 519% surge from February and notable spikes in Malaysia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.

“Nigerian end users can now reduce their reliance on diesel generators and access reliable, clean, and affordable self-generated power,” Jinko said in a statement, after striking a deal with Fouani Nigeria to supply 500 megawatts of equipment for use across shopping malls, factories, and homes.

Canada, among global markets hit by higher fuel prices, is ripe for new EV sales, according to Chery Automobile Co., one of China’s largest automakers. The company flew nearly two dozen Canadian car dealers to the Beijing auto show which concluded earlier this month.

Chery Chairman Yin Tongyue Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

“Since the crisis, oil prices have risen in many places, some are experiencing supply shortages. So everyone’s perception of electrified vehicles is changing,” Chery’s chairman Yin Tongyue said in an interview. “There’s been a rise in orders and also some Western manufacturers are urgently looking for ways to partner with Chinese EV makers.”

A sales manager for another Chinese EV producer, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media, said the company is scouting for partners in southern and eastern Europe where customers are sensitive to gasoline price hikes.

Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co. is also sizing up new opportunities in Vietnam, where the government has responded to the Iran war by pushing for an expansion of EV charging infrastructure. “Now our customers have started talking to us about whether they can import our new energy vehicle products,” said Zhang Enming, a general manager in the company’s Southeast Asia region, in an interview.

China Passenger Car Association data for April showed exports of EVs soared 112% from the previous year. Official customs data for April has not yet been released, but in March EV exports grew 53% from the year before. Sizable EV markets that saw Chinese imports rise in March include Australia — up 67% from February, Belgium — up 63%, and Germany at 34%. Early indicators from April follow that trend. China’s top EV exporter BYD saw overseas sales jump more than 71% from the previous year.

Batteries for electric vehicles at a Gotion High-tech Co. plant in Hefei, China. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Chinese battery exports rose just over a third in March from the previous year, and shipments from major supplier Sungrow Power Supply Co. are likely to exceed forecasts as the war stokes demand, according to BI’s Chen. Gotion High-Tech Co. Ltd. is aiming to double overseas shipments this year, the company said last month.

Read More: China Battery-Maker Gotion Says War Shifts Focus to Clean Energy

Even wind turbine producers, whose projects can take years to come to fruition, are using the energy crisis to drum up new opportunities.

In Europe, there is an “urgent need” for renewable energy sources and offshore wind power, Zhang Chuanwei, chairman of manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy Group said in an interview following a visit to the region. The equipment supplier is aiming to set up production in Europe after the United Kingdom rejected a plan to locate a plant in Scotland.

However, disruption to markets in the Middle East is seen weighing on some exports, even if the broader trend is positive.

“I think overall the overseas sales will increase but in some regions we need to make practical plans to accommodate the changes,” Victor Yang, senior vice president of Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., told reporters at the Beijing auto show last month. The Iran conflict is “a challenge for everybody,” he said.

[–] livligkinkajou@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

S04E12 :)

For the curious:

spoiler
Every human is a little bit sad all the time because they know they will die, but that knowledge is what gives life meaning

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From the folks at https://www.urbantruthcollective.com/

A better world requires great cities, communities, streets and places, and the path to get there starts with the truth.

 

The article gives 3 options to avoid it:

The only ways to make the deletion stick are to disable Chrome’s AI features through chrome://flags or enterprise policy tooling that home users do not generally have, or to uninstall Chrome entirely

  1. It can probably be reverted at their whim at any time
  2. You probably don’t have access to it
  3. It is the most realistic option, just use another browser
 

The third season of !thebutton@lemmy.zip started on May 4th and it is themed on Star Wars

The Jedi's need your help as they are currently in the last position, or maybe don't and pick a different faction

More details here: !https://lemmy.zip/post/63729367

edit: There is also an easter egg in there, but no one has been able to solve it yet

 

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/37376302

Full construction and details at moskitos.org

Source: https://mas.to/@meganL/116471791500973082

This is one of the people/teams competing for an innovation prize at #Spezi2026. A recumbent trike you can make mostly from wood. "Open source" (I put it in quotes because I know definitions vary and I'm not clear which one this uses).

I'm told the cost was about 1,200, but that is a lot less than a similar recumbent trike with a metal welded frame would cost for materials (not to mention the labor time, skills).

Front wheel drive and the whole rear moves with the handlebars.

"Based on a concept invented more than 10 years ago by two brothers, the moskitOS tilts and turns thanks to the clever use of an articulated trapeze that allows the whole front section, including the rider, to lean when cornering! This solution also has the advantage of driving the front wheel directly, avoiding the classic long transmission chain used on almost all similar vehicles."

 

Full construction and details at moskitos.org

Source: https://mas.to/@meganL/116471791500973082

This is one of the people/teams competing for an innovation prize at #Spezi2026. A recumbent trike you can make mostly from wood. "Open source" (I put it in quotes because I know definitions vary and I'm not clear which one this uses).

I'm told the cost was about 1,200, but that is a lot less than a similar recumbent trike with a metal welded frame would cost for materials (not to mention the labor time, skills).

Front wheel drive and the whole rear moves with the handlebars.

"Based on a concept invented more than 10 years ago by two brothers, the moskitOS tilts and turns thanks to the clever use of an articulated trapeze that allows the whole front section, including the rider, to lean when cornering! This solution also has the advantage of driving the front wheel directly, avoiding the classic long transmission chain used on almost all similar vehicles."

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