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Rugby here is never over.
johsny
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We won the rugby
johsny
4d ago
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What an awesome yet useless knife. Nice writeup, thanks!
johsny
7d ago
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This means that the oil is going to run out in our lifetime.
Well, not in mine. So good luck with that!
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Water storage levels throughout Gauteng Province have significantly declined due to excessive water withdrawals by municipalities, raising serious concerns. Rand Water has repeatedly warned municipalities in Gauteng about this potential crisis. We have communicated through letters, held meetings with many municipalities, and engaged in discussions at Gauteng's Intergovernmental Governance Forum and the Gauteng Water Imbizo. Unfortunately, the crisis we sought to prevent has now materialised. The water supply systems in Gauteng, including Rand Water reservoirs, are critically low, and the situation is anticipated to worsen with the ongoing heat wave. Rand Water would like to alert communities, particularly in Gauteng, that water storage could soon be depleted f municipalities do not implement our recommendations. It is essential to act now to prevent the impending disaster. Rand Water emphasises that it is operating at full capacity and cannot pump additional water into the system. Due to the limitations imposed by the organisation's extraction license from the Department of Water and Sanitation, Rand Water cannot extract more water from existing sources. The only viable solution to address this issue is through Water Conservation and Demand Management. In light of this, Rand Water has advised municipalities to reduce the physical losses of 33% identified in the No Drop report, repair leaks, enforce by-laws, and address illegal connections. Additionally, Rand Water reminds consumers that the organisation is a bulk water supplier; therefore, any water shortages should be reported to the respective municipalities, as the organisation (Rand Water) is not responsible for water distribution within municipalities. Consequently, inquiries regarding water interruptions should not be directed to Rand Water. Rand Water is left with no option but take steps to protect its system from total collapse. For media inquiries, please contact: * Justice Mohale (Media Relations Manager) at 083 417 6999 jmohale @randwater.co.za
johsny
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You've touched on some profound societal shifts!
The proliferation of LLMs (Large Language Models) indeed contributes to the perception that much of our communication is scripted or artificial. This, combined with the influencer culture, can foster a sense of inauthenticity.
Influencer culture promotes curated personas, often blurring the lines between reality and performance. This can lead to:
- Performative identity: People presenting idealized versions of themselves.
- Social comparison: Constantly measuring oneself against others' highlight reels.
Meanwhile, institutional and familial trust has eroded due to factors like:
- Polarization: Politics and social issues have become increasingly divisive.
- Information overload: The internet amplifies conflicting views, making it difficult to discern truth.
- Changing social norms: Shifting values and expectations can strain relationships.
To cope, people may engage in:
- Emotional labor: Managing emotions to maintain social harmony.
- Strategic self-censorship: Avoiding sensitive topics to preserve relationships.
Your example of avoiding politics with your grandpa illustrates this. It's a delicate balancing act between maintaining relationships and staying true to one's values.
This phenomenon has sparked discussions around:
- Authenticity vs. performance
- Emotional honesty vs. social niceties
- The importance of vulnerable, genuine connections
To reclaim authenticity, consider:
- Seeking meaningful, in-depth conversations
- Engaging in activities promoting empathy and understanding
- Prioritizing relationships built on mutual trust and respect
By acknowledging these shifts and striving for genuine connections, we can work towards rebuilding trust and fostering a more authentic social landscape.
What are your thoughts on how to navigate these complexities?
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johsny
2w ago
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Goodbye
johsny
2w ago
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We say “Yan-dai”
johsny
3w ago
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I slap it against the door frame as I leave the bathroom.
johsny
3w ago
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Palm trees all the way. Used to play this at work when they replaced the “toasters” with pcs.
johsny
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Good point.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20197164
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20197164
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20123777 > All pots, there is paving under the plants.
All pots, there is paving under the plants.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19972725 > It is cold this morning, so she is climbing small trees like a silly cat half her age.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19722948
www.theguardian.com
cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/16774195 > > Nudes are a major feature of the newest exhibition at Marseille’s Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations – and not only on the walls. > > > >The museum, Mucem, is allowing visitors to discover their relationship to naturism by viewing the works of art naked, except for their shoes. > > > > Eric Stefanut, of France’s FFN naturist organisation, said there was no objection to bare feet but insisting on footwear was a precaution against the museum’s parquet flooring. “It’s to avoid getting splinters,” he said. > > > > ... > > > > “France is the world’s leading tourist destination for naturists: its temperate climate and the presence of three seas have facilitated the establishment of communities, which – with the exception of Switzerland – have few real equivalents elsewhere in Europe, where naturism is practised more freely, outside established communities,” the museum said. > > > >“Today, there is a new craze for nudity in nature, a craze that goes hand in hand with the quest for healthy, vegetarian diets and the use of natural therapies, meditation and yoga in the open air. These lifestyles, along with the rejection of the diktats that weigh down our bodies, are all keys to understanding the issues at stake in the naturism of yesterday and today.” > > > > ... > > > > Kieren Parker-Hall and Alex Parry were among 80 stripped-down visitors to Mucem’s August naturist slot and said seeing the exhibition in the nude was a “once in a lifetime” opportunity. > > > > “There’s not a lot of naturist stuff in England,” Parker-Hall, 28, a web developer from Bath, told AFP. “It’s cold.” > > > >Parry, 30, a stained glass artist from Bristol, agreed. “Being naked in England is seen as something a bit bizarre, shameful,” he said.
