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honestly that "it costs 0 dollars to be kind" bullshit is bullshit. it does cost things to be kind. it costs time. it costs energy. and it isn't always easy and it isn't always natural. it costs so much to be kind, sometimes. but that's the whole point. if being kind were easy, or simple, every single person would be an angel. but they're not, and the world isn't easy and simple. so no, it does cost something to be kind. but it's worth it anyway.

http://m.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/03/1408341/-Psychologist-openly-admits-he-trains-police-officers-to-shoot-first-and-ask-questions-later S-I-G-N-A-L B-O-O-S-T

Indigenous Minnesotans at the Capitol building in St. Paul, 05/31/2020

This is the side of the protests the news doesn't show. The part where the community comes together and protests peacefully. You can't see in the video, but there are people going around constantly giving out water and snacks to everyone. My fellow medics and I were passing out face masks and offering medical care to those who need it. There have been people cleaning the streets with brooms and garbage bags since day one.

Rest in power George Floyd. You were and are abundantly loved.

When Creativity Seems Impossible

As much as we writers love writing, sometimes it isn’t always easy to actually sit down and do it. Today, Municipal Liaison Rebekah Loper is here to reassure you that it’s ok to have an “off” writing day, and to remind you that your creativity will come back to you:

Sometimes writing is hard.

And I don’t mean the act of actually sitting your butt in a chair and churning out those words.

I mean sometimes it’s hard to even think about writing, because there are instances in life when life overcomes creativity.

Over my thirteen years as a NaNoWriMo participant, and my ten years as a Municipal Liaison, I’ve completed several NaNos despite some very trying circumstances (many of which would have been legitimate reasons to just give up that year), and hopefully I can encourage any of you who might be struggling to find your writing voice through difficult times.

First off, though, I want to say one thing:

If you’ve been through a traumatic situation while in the midst of a creative project (or while you were gearing up to begin one) and found that your creative well suddenly went dry, it’s okay.

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One time in grade 11 I got every answer correct on a math test and the teacher failed it because I didn't use the method we learned in class and it's been nearly ten years and I'm still angry. I'm going to raise my children to fuck the system

Okay but silk dresses, roses, warm coffee on chilly autumn mornings, scented candles, the sound of rain and soft tunes

Should I bleed my words for you ; the privilieged , so you can listen to me Yes listen and feel my words I dont want you to hear my voice I want your heart to tear I want you to cry your eyes out I want you to feel for them I want you to lose your sleep I want you to feel scared and ashamed of yourself . I want you to feel how opressed our fellow humans are because of things they cant control I want you to realise that their lives are meaningful and it's not something to be taught in the 21st century , it's a shame to do so , it's something their ancestors fought for and thought they overcame but sadly they didn't and a large number of people are still oblivious of their moronity .

Racism is not a disease it's not something out of your control it's not something you are born with , racism is acquired , i don't care "if you grew up in a neighrborhood that had a group of criminals who belong to that race" , THAT'S VERY STUPID TO BASE YOUR FEAR AT , you are ridiculous , stupid and disgusting . your race killed,used and tortured their ancestors yet do you see them killing or looking down at you because of your racial background, there are black police officers who protect you .O how they are willing to serve you even if you do them wrong by attacking their race . Your beliefs of superiority are not innate they can change if you please open up your mind and heart , i shouldn't beg you to be human you are one act like one . he shouldn't die and be treated that way because his body produces more melanine than yours do , do you realise how weird and ridiculous that sounded . Our fellow human beings shouldn't be treated that way our fellow humans shouldn't be scared of who they are our fellow humans aren't different from us , I could have been born black too and i would never be ashamed of it nor regret it for I am a human with a soul , values and morals a living being who exists to be accepted and loved .

I as a white person swears on my life that I would never stay silent if a person is racially attacked in front of me , i will protest , be it by my voice or force . YOU WILL ACCEPT THEM YOU WILL LIVE NEXT TO THEM YOU WILL SHARE YOUR RIGHTS WITH THEM .

Thanks to all black people who made change in our world .

Thanks to all black people who invented or contributed in inventions that serves us all .

Thanks to all black artists who blessed us with their art .

there are many things to mention and give credits for but this is long enough .

PLEASE STAY SAFE WHILE PROTESTING

PLEASE STAY ALIVE

5 Space Software Codes We Can Use on Earth

We’ve made some amazingly advanced software for our space missions, from launching rockets to the International Space Station to landing rovers on Mars. But a lot of that software can be applied to other situations here on the ground. We’ve got hundreds of downloadable programs in the NASA Software Catalog available for public use—and they’re all free.

We’ve rounded up five interesting software programs to get your search started.

1. Take a walk on Mars from your living room

Want to walk around Mars from the comfort of your living room? OnSight can help with that. Our engineers and scientists created this mixed reality software to immerse themselves in a visualization of the terrain around the Curiosity rover, so users feel like they are really walking on the Red Planet. The software can be adapted to visualize other locations, which means it could also help us explore places on Earth, like caves and lava fields. No wonder it was awarded NASA’s 2018 Software of the Year! 

2. Enhancing images from space and the doctor’s office

It’s hard to take a perfect picture from space. That’s why our scientists created the Hierarchical Image Segmentation software program – to help us enhance and analyze images taken of Earth from space by the Landsat and Terra missions. But, that isn’t all it can do. Doctors have used the software to analyze medical images, such as X-rays, ultrasounds and mammography images, to reveal important details previously unseen by the human eye.

3. Video game tech helps our engineers build spaceflight hardware

Installing sensitive spaceflight hardware is hardly a time for fun and games. Except when it comes to the Distributed Observer Network, or DON 3.1. This software combines innovative NASA tools with commercial video game technology to train our employees for stressful tasks – like maneuvering important, delicate tools through tight spots when building instruments or spacecraft. DON can be used in many other industries, particularly for overcoming the challenges that face virtual teams collaborating on complex problems.

4. Software helps protect Earth from space junk

Those of us on the ground may imagine space as a peaceful place to float among the stars, but in reality, Earth’s atmosphere is filled with junk. This space debris can cause damage to spacecraft and satellites, including the International Space Station. That’s where the Orbital Debris Engineering Model software program comes in. Thanks to this NASA software, we can study the risks of debris impact to help us protect our orbiting equipment and – more importantly – our planet. Communication companies could use this software to prevent debris damage when launching satellites, saving them a lot of time and money.

5. From exploration missions to your office, this software keeps projects on track

Do you manage complex projects at work? There are a lot of steps and moving pieces in play when it comes to getting a spacecraft from the launchpad into space. Used during the space shuttle missions, the Schedule Test and Assessment Tool 5.0 add-on works with Microsoft Project to automate project data to help us stay on track. It’s one of the more popular programs in our software catalog because it provides quick, clear assessment info that can help with decision making.

These are just a few examples of the software NASA has free and available for the public. To browse the new 2019-2020 catalog online, visit https://software.nasa.gov/.

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