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Google's Starlink Competitor Won't Trash Space With Thousands Of Satellites

Alphabet, Google's parent company, announced it's spinning off wireless communications project Taara into an independent company. Taara transmits data by shooting lasers between terminals mounted on towers

#Taara #Alphabet #Google #connectivity #internet #technology #tech #innovation

jalopnik.com/1813990/google-st

Jalopnik · Google's Starlink Competitor Won't Trash Space With Thousands Of SatellitesBy Ryan Erik King
GUARDIAN MONSTER ALPHABET POSTER
What the heck is a Guardian Monster?
I am so glad you asked. Perhaps you've heard of guardian angels -- those lovely, winged beings who guide and protect you? Well, when the job requires a specialized "monster point of view", these eager fellows step up! They may not be as attractive as their more famous counterparts, but they are very loyal and work hard on your behalf. Most of the time. They do have a wee tendency to get their feelings hurt if they are not feeling appreciated. And yes, they have been known to play a practical joke now and again, just to amuse themselves, BUT, for the most part, they are quite reliable and will be there when you need them.

A word of caution: I have not yet met any guardian monster whom one might call pretty. They are not. In fact some can be downright ugly. Depending on their underlying natures and current mood, they might also appear grouchy, whiney, bad-tempered or exhibit any number of not-so-nice personalities. That is not their fault -- they were born that way. So, if you are looking for pretty, fairy-like, always-smiling, ever-friendly types of beings, this is most definitely not the poster for you. These fellows, despite their diminutive stature, mean business. They were built to handle stress, anger, fear, all kinds of unpleasant feelings, and they look like it!

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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GUARDIAN MONSTERS
This colorful Guardian Monster is called Waunakee Rippleskin.
PERSONALITY: Volatile best describes the ever-changing moods of this monster. One minute she is glowing with a sunny smile. The next minute she is grouchy, touchy, sad, exhilarated, etc…

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Her multiple personalities can be fascinating but exhausting. It’s hard to carry on a conversation when you have no idea who will be showing up to assist you. Never fear. She’s got it under control (most of the time) and can short circuit the babble of voices long enough to hear your question.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Approach her carefully with your gaze cast downward. Ask permission to look at her directly as she is quite sensitive to being stared at. Once she has given you her okay, go ahead and look carefully into her eyes. When they stopped shifting color and remain a warm brown, be prepared to discuss your request(s).

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Family Connections
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Self Nurturing

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #march #forest #magic #imagination #fantasyart #fantasy #alphabet #alphabetseries #letterW
GUARDIAN MONSTER ALPHABET POSTER
What the heck is a Guardian Monster?
I am so glad you asked. Perhaps you've heard of guardian angels -- those lovely, winged beings who guide and protect you? Well, when the job requires a specialized "monster point of view", these eager fellows step up! They may not be as attractive as their more famous counterparts, but they are very loyal and work hard on your behalf. Most of the time. They do have a wee tendency to get their feelings hurt if they are not feeling appreciated. And yes, they have been known to play a practical joke now and again, just to amuse themselves, BUT, for the most part, they are quite reliable and will be there when you need them.

A word of caution: I have not yet met any guardian monster whom one might call pretty. They are not. In fact some can be downright ugly. Depending on their underlying natures and current mood, they might also appear grouchy, whiney, bad-tempered or exhibit any number of not-so-nice personalities. That is not their fault -- they were born that way. So, if you are looking for pretty, fairy-like, always-smiling, ever-friendly types of beings, this is most definitely not the poster for you. These fellows, despite their diminutive stature, mean business. They were built to handle stress, anger, fear, all kinds of unpleasant feelings, and they look like it!

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #alphabet #letters #sillyart #poster
TO FRIENDS & FOLLOWERS: I am in the midst of creating new work to show you. Please stay tuned and thank you! :-)

Happy Leaping Bunny (Orange and Pink)
(because I like bunnies... :-)
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #alphabet #letter #rabbit #bunny #easter

”När Donald Trump tillträdde som USA:s president…skrotade han snabbt statliga initiativ för mångfald och inkludering. … Sedan Trump tillträde har…flera företag som Amazon, Meta, Alphabet och Disney skrotat sina satsningar på området… …nu ansluter sig svenska Spotify…” (DN 20250314)
Bakom betalvägg:
dn.se/kultur/spotify-andrar-fo
#spotify #amazon #meta #alphabet #disney

Dagens Nyheter · Spotify ändrar formuleringar om mångfald och inkluderingBy Hugo Ewald
TO FRIENDS & FOLLOWERS: I am in the midst of creating new work to show you. Please stay tuned and thank you! :-)

Happy Leaping Bunny (Orange and Pink)
(because I like bunnies... :-)
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #alphabet #letter #rabbit #bunny #easter
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- Try to boycott #Google, there are other search engines. #SergeyBrin, co-founder of #Alphabet, which owns Google, #Gmail, #Android, and #YouTube. #DuckDuckGo, for example, has been recommended by a supporter.
- Boycott #Apple Products! #TimCook, CEO and major shareholder of Apple, donated to Trump’s inauguration and is reported to have developed a "personal relationship" with Trump.
- Don’t shop at #Walmart! Walmart, owned by the ultra-rich #Walton family, pays its employees so poorly that many of them are on food stamps.
- Don’t shop at #Target! Target, which has stopped selling #LGBTQ merchandise due to right wing pressure."

from Laura for the #350org #BayArea Action team (2/2)

#Stocks #markets have #fallen in the US & Asia over concerns about the negative #economic impact of #Trump's #tariffs.

The tech-heavy #Nasdaq was hit particularly hard, sinking 4%.

#Tesla shares fell by 15.4%, while artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant #Nvidia was down more than 5%. Other major tech stocks including #Meta, #Amazon and #Alphabet also fell sharply.

#USPol #USecon #auspol #PutinsPuppet #TrumpCoup #StockMarket #economy

bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdwgjk

A close up photograph of US President Donald Trump in profile. He wears a white shirt and dark blue jacket.
www.bbc.comStocks in the US and Asia fall as fears grow over economic slowdownThe president said the US was in a "period of transition", when asked about a potential recession.