Gentrification

When you google the definition, it says: “the process of renewal and rebuilding accompanying the influx of middle-class or affluent people into deteriorating areas that often displaces poorer residents.”

The definition should say: “the process of dramatic change and remodel accompanying the influx of white middle-class or white affluent people who ransack the rich history and spirit of neighborhoods, which displaces longtime residents and business owners of color, in favor of high-priced homes, eateries, and other establishments that are homogenous to whiteness while renaming the area, as well as stabilizing rent hikes and high property values to keep former residents of color out.”

INTP college problem #1:

Wanting to major in literally everything, and then doubting yourself as soon as you make your mind up.

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earthbending-sjw

8 years ago

Experts says a 'space base' halfway between the Moon and Earth could be built in 10 years

We can't wait.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced an ambitious plan to build a space base between Earth and the Moon, which astronauts could use as a kind of halfway house on lunar missions – or as a launchpad for new explorations elsewhere in the Solar System.

While details on the proposal aren’t yet available, the ESA says this ‘human outpost’ in space could be built within the decade – and the organisation will be actively considering the plan at a conference later in the year.

In addition to providing a “crossroads in space” to help with lunar research missions and other space-faring expeditions, this base – situated approximately halfway between Earth and the Moon – could also serve as a successor to the International Space Station (ISS).

The ISS is scheduled to come out of service in 2024, after some 26 years of active duty, and it’s not yet clear how space agencies around the world plan to fill the void left by this massively important space research facility.

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3 years ago