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Tania Nelson

@phyrekraker

Lover of poker, computers, books, music, sports, friends, Jamie (@jowenak), Spencer, Charlie, Miggy & Trix. Opinions are mine.

San Diego, CA Katılım Mayıs 2008
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MLB@MLB·
Game 162 and Riley Greene's birthday? It's time for a giveaway 🔥 Repost and reply for your chance to win this sealed Riley Greene rookie autograph straight from @Topps!
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James Tate
James Tate@JamesTate121·
In the heart of Guadalajara, Mexico, a quiet revolution is growing under the sun. Surrounded by fields of prickly pear cactus, chemical engineer Sandra Pascoe Ortiz has developed a material that could change the way we think about plastic — by eliminating it entirely. Her creation isn’t made from oil or fossil fuels. It’s made from cactus juice. The star of this innovation is the humble nopal — the iconic cactus found in Mexican cuisine and across the countryside. By extracting the thick, gluey liquid from its fleshy green pads, Ortiz has crafted a flexible, durable plastic-like film. But unlike traditional plastics, this one biodegrades completely — disappearing into the earth as quickly as a fallen leaf. What makes this cactus-based plastic extraordinary is how quickly it breaks down. In soil, it vanishes in just two to three months. In water, it dissolves in less than a week. There are no microplastics, no toxic residue, and no lingering waste. Even better, it’s completely safe to eat — posing no harm to wildlife or marine life. The production process is just as sustainable. Only mature cactus leaves are harvested, allowing the plants to continue growing. The extracted juice is blended with natural waxes, proteins, and glycerin, then poured into sheets and dried — no synthetic chemicals, no industrial byproducts, and minimal energy use. It's a clean, local solution tailored to Mexico’s dry climate. Today, this biodegradable cactus plastic is being tested for use in shopping bags, food wrappers, and even edible packaging. For communities along the coast and in rural regions struggling with plastic pollution, this innovation could be transformative — turning a native plant into a tool for environmental recovery. In a world desperate for sustainable alternatives, Mexico’s deserts may have given us the answer — green, spiky, and quietly powerful.
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🇰🇪Canadian🇹🇷earthquake🇮🇳researcher🇪🇬
Important: I myself used to set my estimate at "1000 ft tsunami" (about 300 meters) for the event. I backed down thinking I was overstating. Then came these predictive programming news articles with it this year. I should revert back to setting an upper limit of 1000 ft then.
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MS NOW@MSNOWNews·
Obama raps Eminem's "Lose Yourself," after being introduced by the rapper at a rally for Harris in Detroit, MI.
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Greg@gregcroc·
What do you mean your hotel doesn't have a space kitty? That's weird.
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Snapdragon@Snapdragon·
You all love deals, right? 🤑 We have #PrimeDay discounts on #Snapdragon powered devices waiting for you in our @amazon storefront. 🔥 Act fast, these won’t last long. Shop: amzn.to/3zI8BC2
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Sheel Mohnot
Sheel Mohnot@pitdesi·
This video of Kathleen Ledecky balancing chocolate milk on her head while swimming is more impressive to me than her seven Olympic gold medals
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Jan Egeland
Jan Egeland@NRC_Egeland·
Today the @EUCouncil meets in Brussels to discuss the war & the violence in Gaza and the Middle-East. Last night, NRC joined fellow NGOs outside the EU Commission, urging EU leaders to demand that Israel, Hamas & the US agree to an immediate ceasefire. They must understand: 1/2
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MoTaz
MoTaz@motazazaiza9·
What Im feeling because of this war: I have become to be a cold person despite the reality of me being always excited about things I really don’t care about anything whatever is good or bad. I am only curious about a cease fire
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Nina Turner
Nina Turner@ninaturner·
No. No. People are sleeping on the streets HERE. People are going hungry HERE. Babies go to sleep at night in the cold HERE. Enough.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Becca Balint is now the first Jewish member of Congress to come out in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza. She is incredibly brave, taking a stance rooted in her commitment to human rights and protection of the innocent. Read her words. Support her. Proud to call her a friend.
Rep. Becca Balint@RepBeccaB

The Israeli siege on Gaza has killed thousands of civilians, thousands of children. Millions are without food, water, fuel and medicine. This is dire. What is needed right now is an immediate break in violence to allow for a true negotiated ceasefire. vtdigger.org/2023/11/16/bec…

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Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib@RepRashida·
I am the only Palestinian American serving in Congress, and my perspective is needed here now more than ever. I will not be silenced and I will not let anyone distort my words. I’m from Detroit, where I learned to speak truth to power, even if my voice shakes.
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