#Resilient Networks

[garryrogers]

Communications Systems Adaptations

As natural disasters intensify, our communication systems require fundamental transformation. There is an urgent need for resilient communication networks that can withstand environmental pressures. #ClimateAdaptation #CommunityResilience Adapting Communication Systems for an Uncertain Future The accelerating deterioration of Earth’s biosphere presents unprecedented challenges for maintaining…

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Femme Fatale Guide: Tips To Become More Emotionally Intelligent

Embrace self-awareness & self-reflection: Observe how you feel, behave, and how people generally respond to your words/actions in different situations

Practice self-regulation: Learn to differentiate between your feelings and the actions that would be appropriate in a specific setting or interaction. Internalize that feelings are fleeting and non-factual. You're in control of how you respond/(don't) act on these emotions

Engage in active listening: Pay attention to what others are saying with the intent of understanding, not responding

Focus on emotional differentiation: Understand where your thoughts, feelings, intentions, and opinions end and another person's identity/perception begins

Display radical empathy and acceptance: Understand that almost all people's words and actions result from their own beliefs, past experiences, and current life circumstances/priorities. Put yourself in their shoes when attempting to understand their choices, behaviors, and times they come to you to discuss a problem, success, or major life decision. Accept that you can only control what you do. Very little of other people's actions/the world's workings are personal. Things are happening around you, not to you

Let go of your ego: View yourself as objectively as possible with the potential for improvement. Abolish any superior complex or overwhelming desire to prove your self-importance in others' lives and decisions

Remain open-minded: Question your own beliefs and opinions. Stay curious as to why you believe them to be true/authentic to you. Allow your opinions to change or have the capacity to modify your beliefs upon hearing new information. Understand your worldview and values are valid, but they're not definitively correct beliefs, just because they resonate/feel comfortable for you

Be receptive to feedback: Embrace constructive criticism as a self-improvement tool. Approach it with curiosity and optimism, not as a personal attack

Differentiate between your feelings and capabilities: Your thoughts are not facts. Remember you can do things you don't feel like doing most of the time (work, waking up in the morning, working out, etc.). Learn the difference between being a slave to your emotions and genuinely running out of energy

[geeknik]

What will you do if the Internet goes down?

The prospect of a widespread internet disruption is a genuine concern in our increasingly digital world. Our reliance on the internet for communication, commerce, and information access makes us vulnerable to the consequences of a prolonged outage. The centralization of our digital infrastructure, with a few tech giants controlling a significant portion of the cloud, exacerbates this vulnerability. A disruption to these services would have a ripple effect, impacting businesses, supply chains, and individuals alike.

However, crises often breed opportunities. Could an internet outage catalyze the rise of decentralized, community-driven networks? We've seen glimpses of this resilience in mesh networks used during protests and the proliferation of open-source tools promoting digital freedom. Could such initiatives not only survive but flourish in a landscape devoid of the traditional internet? Personal resilience starts with individual preparedness. Backing up data, utilizing offline knowledge repositories, and adopting secure communication protocols are not just good practices; they're essential for digital sovereignty. Preparing for an internet outage isn't about fear; it's about empowering ourselves with self-sufficiency.

Financial autonomy is equally crucial. Recognizing that banks are susceptible to disruption, exploring alternatives like cryptocurrency (in cold storage) and localized trade becomes prudent. In essence, while we prepare for potential digital turbulence, let's ground ourselves with analog foundations. Community networks, contingency plans, and an adaptable mindset are our anchors. Our goal shouldn't be merely to endure a digital blackout; it should be to cultivate a resilient lifestyle that thrives regardless of our online connectivity.

Counter-cultures are not just about opposing the status quo; they're about resilience and adaptability. Our responses to restrictions can foster the emergence of more robust, diverse systems that align with our inherent need for freedom and privacy. As we navigate the delicate balance between convenience and sovereignty, let's remember to look beyond our screens. Our neighbors, local communities, and the independence of thought are pillars that cannot be gated or switched off.

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[howdoesone]

How does one start a fundraiser to find their donor dad without it sounding like a reality TV show?

Embarking on the quest to find one’s biological father is a deeply personal and often emotional journey. For individuals conceived through sperm donation, the desire to connect with their genetic heritage can be a powerful driving force. However, the process of locating a donor dad can be complex and costly, leading some to consider fundraising as a means to support their search. While the idea…

[solarpunkpresentspodcast]

Building Climate Resilience in the Western U.S. with Prof. Lisa Dilling

In this episode, we’re talking to Professor Lisa Dilling, of the University of Colorado, Boulder, about building networks of people through which information about regional climate predictions can flow to people and information about the needs, predicaments, and questions of people can flow to climate researchers.

As the changing climate increasingly disrupts our ways of life, we have three choices: do nothing, attempt to stop or even reverse climate change, and/or figure out how to withstand it. Option one is a terrible idea and the ship has (mostly) sailed on option two. But option three is how we learn to live—and maybe even thrive—in our changing world. Part of this is figuring out how to convey the information that climate researchers have gathered to the people—like farmers, water managers, and urban planners—who need to make decisions now—about things like what crops to plant, where to get water for everyone and how to allocate it, and where to plant trees—for both the near and slightly distant future.

You can follow Lisa Dilling on X, and you can follow the Western Water Assessment program at University of Colorado on X and their website.

[ontonix]

Complexity Monitoring Device for Local Anomaly Detection in Networks

The blog provides a brief description of a Quantitative Complexity Management-based (QCM) network monitoring device. The QCM technology has been under development by Ontonix since 2005. Numerous applications have been developed which span various sectors of the industry, economics, finance and medicine. In the majority of cases, QCM solutions are used for following…

[asestimationsconsultants]

Bridging Smart City Visions and Budgets with a Construction Cost Estimating Service

As cities worldwide shift toward smarter, more sustainable development, the idea of a "smart city" has moved from aspiration to implementation. These urban environments are designed to leverage data, technology, and intelligent infrastructure to improve livability and efficiency. However, turning smart city concepts into real, functional spaces requires more than innovation—it requires precise financial planning. A construction cost estimating service plays a critical role in aligning bold urban visions with practical, achievable budgets.

Understanding the Smart City Framework

Smart cities are built on interconnected systems that include digital infrastructure, energy-efficient buildings, intelligent transportation, and real-time public services. Examples include sensor-based lighting, integrated data platforms, automated waste management, and green infrastructure.

Each element has financial implications, from high-tech installations to long-term maintenance. Cost estimating services help translate these visionary features into actionable plans by forecasting expenses across the project lifecycle.

Challenges of Budgeting for Smart Cities

Smart city projects pose several budgeting challenges:

Technology evolution: Rapid innovation can make systems obsolete mid-project.

Cross-sector integration: Combining infrastructure, software, and construction raises cost complexity.

Data infrastructure: Building digital backbones adds another layer of cost beyond traditional construction.

Long-term sustainability goals: Energy systems and green design often involve higher initial investment.

These challenges make it essential to include experienced cost estimators early in the planning process to anticipate and manage financial complexity.

Benefits of a Construction Cost Estimating Service in Smart City Projects

Translating Vision into Numbers

Convert abstract smart city features into quantifiable line items.

Include software, hardware, and systems integration costs.

Map budgets to both current needs and future scalability.

Balancing Innovation with Cost

Assess value versus cost for smart features like IoT devices or automated systems.

Identify areas where innovation yields the highest return.

Prevent overinvestment in tech that doesn't improve efficiency or performance.

Integrating Infrastructure and Digital Layers

Estimate costs for physical and digital components together.

Include broadband, sensor networks, and control centers in construction budgets.

Forecast long-term operational costs such as data storage, upgrades, and monitoring.

Scenario Modeling for Smart Alternatives

Compare options like smart HVAC vs. conventional systems.

Evaluate solar energy integration versus grid reliance.

Analyze smart parking systems against traditional parking infrastructure.

Creating Adaptable Budgets

Smart cities evolve constantly. What’s innovative today may need updating tomorrow. A construction cost estimating service develops flexible budgets that adapt to:

Phased implementations

Future technology upgrades

Changing regulations or codes

Shifting funding sources

This adaptive budgeting ensures that smart city initiatives stay on course—even in a changing environment.

Collaborating Across Stakeholders

Smart city developments involve a mix of partners:

Government agencies

Private tech firms

Utility companies

Community stakeholders

Cost estimators provide a unified financial picture that all stakeholders can understand. This helps build consensus and trust, especially when projects are funded by public-private partnerships.

Risk Management in Smart Infrastructure

The technical complexity of smart cities increases financial risk. A single system failure could disrupt multiple services. Cost estimators manage these risks by:

Including redundancy costs for critical systems

Building in cybersecurity considerations

Accounting for maintenance, system support, and service contracts

This forward-thinking approach supports not just the build-out of smart infrastructure, but its sustainable performance.

Cost Planning for Sustainable Smart Design

Sustainability is a pillar of smart cities, encompassing:

Energy-efficient building design

Renewable energy integration

Low-impact materials and construction

Green transportation systems

Estimating services align sustainability goals with realistic budgets by:

Forecasting ROI for sustainable features

Incorporating incentives, rebates, and tax credits

Calculating lifecycle cost savings versus upfront spending

Linking Digital Twin Technology with Budget Planning

An emerging tool in smart cities is the "digital twin"—a real-time virtual model of the physical city. These systems help manage infrastructure more efficiently but come at a significant cost.

Cost estimators help:

Quantify the setup and operational cost of digital twins

Align them with existing construction and infrastructure budgets

Model upgrade paths and maintenance needs

This integration ensures the technology’s benefits are achieved without undermining financial feasibility.

Planning for Scalability and Future Growth

Smart cities are designed to grow. Estimators help projects prepare for future demands by:

Including scalable systems in original budgets

Creating allowances for future construction phases

Modeling per-capita infrastructure costs based on projected growth

This long-term outlook prevents underinvestment and supports urban resilience.

Conclusion

Smart cities represent the future of urban living—data-driven, energy-efficient, and responsive to the needs of their populations. But without detailed financial planning, these projects risk becoming too expensive, overly complex, or disconnected from reality.

A construction cost estimating service brings structure and clarity to the process. By accurately forecasting the cost of innovation, integration, and long-term performance, it enables urban planners, engineers, and policymakers to turn smart city concepts into budget-aligned action. In a world where cities must be both intelligent and sustainable, the foundation of success begins with smart estimating.

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🤝 Jobseekers Connecting with Recruiters at the New York Public Library’s Annual Bronx Job Fair

Inside the majestic halls of the Bronx Library Center, hopeful candidates lined up to speak directly with recruiters. The New York Public Library’s annual Bronx Job Fair & Expo turned the library into a bustling hiring hub—live resumes, real conversations, real opportunity.

📅 Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 — as the national hiring rate dipped below expectations, local events like this showcased the resilience and ingenuity of community job seekers in the face of economic uncertainty.

Here’s what made it powerful:

Face‑to‑face interaction with companies ready to hire

On‑the‑spot résumé feedback and interview tips

A chance to network in a welcoming, resource-rich setting

In an unpredictable job market, community-driven efforts can bridge gaps — especially for those upskilling, exploring new industries, or hunting for their first big break.

If you’re navigating career change, updating your CV, or working through CIPD-related modules like talent acquisition and L&D, getting professional help makes a difference.

👉 CIPD Assignment Help 👈 provides expert guidance tailored to your level—whether you’re drafting assignments or developing real-world HR strategies.

From job fairs to HR best practices, support is key to staying ahead. 🌟

[femmefatalevibe]

Hi femme!

How can i become emotionally intelligent?

Embrace self-awareness & self-reflection: Observe how you feel, behave, and how people generally respond to your words/actions in different situations

Practice self-regulation: Learn to differentiate between your feelings and the actions that would be appropriate in a specific setting or interaction. Internalize that feelings are fleeting and non-factual. You're in control of how you respond/(don't) act on these emotions

Engage in active listening: Pay attention to what others are saying with the intent of understanding, not responding

Focus on emotional differentiation: Understand where your thoughts, feelings, intentions, and opinions end and another person's identity/perception begins

Display radical empathy and acceptance: Understand that almost all people's words and actions result from their own beliefs, past experiences, and current life circumstances/priorities. Put yourself in their shoes when attempting to understand their choices, behaviors, and times they come to you to discuss a problem, success, or major life decision. Accept that you can only control what you do. Very little of other people's actions/the world's workings are personal. Things are happening around you, not to you

Let go of your ego: View yourself as objectively as possible with the potential for improvement. Abolish any superior complex or overwhelming desire to prove your self-importance in others' lives and decisions

Remain open-minded: Question your own beliefs and opinions. Stay curious as to why you believe them to be true/authentic to you. Allow your opinions to change or have the capacity to modify your beliefs upon hearing new information. Understand your worldview and values are valid, but they're not definitively correct beliefs, just because they resonate/feel comfortable for you

Be receptive to feedback: Embrace constructive criticism as a self-improvement tool. Approach it with curiosity and optimism, not as a personal attack.

Differentiate between your feelings and capabilities: Your thoughts are not facts. Remember you can do things you don't feel like doing most of the time (work, waking up in the morning, working out, etc.). Learn the difference between being a slave to your emotions and genuinely running out of energy

[thechurchoftheatom]

A Sermon for April 30th: The Strength to Withstand

Brothers and Sisters in the Atom, the world is shifting beneath our feet. Tariffs, once abstract concepts on a page, now reach into our wallets, our cupboards, and our communities. Food costs rise. Materials become scarce. Medications, parts, and everyday goods are harder to come by. The burden of these policies does not fall evenly. It falls most heavily on those already working hardest to survive.

But hardship is not new. History shows us that we are not powerless, even when the systems around us falter. When governments fail to meet the needs of the people, the people turn to each other.

What the Atom Teaches Us

The atom is not stable without structure. Without balance, it breaks apart. But from that break, energy is released—energy that can warm homes, power cities, or illuminate a path forward. So too can hardship be transformed into action when we rely on community, foresight, and care.

We do not have to endure in silence. We endure together.

Practical Ways to Adapt and Support Each Other

1. Mutual Aid and Community Care

Find or start a local mutual aid group. Many operate through neighborhood groups, libraries, or social media.

Offer what you can—whether it’s food, transportation, translation, skills, or simply listening.

Accept help when needed. Mutual aid is not charity—it is solidarity.

2. Food Security

Preserve what you can. Learn or return to skills like canning, drying, or fermenting food to reduce waste and build resilience.

Start a garden, even if it’s just a few containers. Herbs, leafy greens, and potatoes grow well in small spaces.

Community gardens and seed-sharing networks are often free or low-cost resources.

3. Skill Sharing and Resource Swaps

Organize or participate in a skill-share circle. Learn how to repair clothes, cook creatively, or fix small electronics.

Use buy-nothing groups or local exchange networks to pass on what you no longer need and find what you do.

4. Financial Resilience

Look into credit unions, worker-owned cooperatives, and barter systems as alternatives to exploitative banking or commerce.

Track your spending, not out of guilt, but to identify patterns and opportunities to conserve.

If you’re comfortable, consider forming a micro-saving group with trusted friends or neighbors.

5. Emergency Preparedness

Keep at least two weeks of essential supplies: canned food, clean water, over-the-counter medications, batteries, and hygiene products.

Have a written list of community resources: food pantries, clinics, legal aid, local representatives.

Make plans for power outages, supply disruptions, or job loss. Plans provide power.

6. Advocacy and Policy Engagement

Tariffs and austerity are policy choices—not natural disasters. Contact your representatives, and speak out at public meetings.

Vote, but also organize. Change happens when communities rise together, not only at the ballot box.

Amplify the stories of those most affected. Let no one be invisible in this hardship.

We Have Endured Before

The Church of the Atom remembers the past not as nostalgia, but as instruction. In the Great Depression, people grew food in vacant lots, repaired their clothes again and again, and relied on one another when systems failed them. In wartime, victory gardens bloomed beside city sidewalks. In nuclear fallout shelters, communities gathered and planned for continuity—not just of survival, but of meaning.

We are heirs to this resilience. Let us revive it, adapt it, and pass it on.

Resources for Resilience and Community Support

If you’re unsure where to begin, these resources can help you take the first step:

Mutual Aid 101 Toolkit (Big Door Brigade): 🌐 https://bigdoorbrigade.com/toolkit/

Mutual Aid Hub (Rally): 🌐 https://mutualaidhub.org/

National Low Income Housing Coalition – Rent Assistance: 🌐 https://nlihc.org/rental-assistance

Feeding America Food Bank Locator: 🌐 https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

Freecycle Network: 🌐 https://www.freecycle.org/

Buy Nothing Project: 🌐 https://buynothingproject.org/

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): 🌐 https://www.ready.gov/cert

Frugal Living Reddit Community: 🌐 https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/

These links are not exhaustive—but they are a start. Start small, but start somewhere. You are not powerless. You are not alone.

Closing Words

Brothers and Sisters, when the world narrows, we must expand our care. Let us be like the stable atom—balanced by connection, by intention, and by shared strength.

When hardship rises, so too must our compassion. Let us care for one another, prepare with foresight, and build communities strong enough to outlast exploitation.

You do not need to do everything. You do not need to do it alone.

Go forth with wisdom. Go forth with courage. Go forth, and be radiant.

[futurefatum]

Understanding Societal Overshoot: Lessons from History

Posted March 14th, 2025 by @futurefatum I was reading a Substack post by someone who I’m a great fan of��Nate Hagens, who has published various blogs and has a YouTube channel that I adore. In his work, Nate discusses the concepts of how we as humanity may have created problems for our own species that will be hard to recover from and adjust to. What I like about Nate’s work is that he is mostly…

[ontonix]

Next-gen Monitoring and Protection of Complex, Critical Systems

A New Paradigm in Early Anomaly Detection. Artificial Intuition identifies problems in complex, critical systems and helps solve them. Before they materialise. In real time. Highly complex systems are exposed to a new form of risk: complexity-induced risk. MORE What Does Artificial Intuition Do? Artificial Intuition analyses data from large, complex systems, infrastuctures or processes,…

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The Quiet Revolution of Being: Uniqueness, Interconnection, and the Gentle Dissolution of Specialness

In the endless pursuit of self-improvement and societal validation, a pervasive narrative often takes hold: the imperative to be special. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com From childhood trophies to social media metrics, we are bombarded with the message that standing out, being exceptional, and achieving distinction are the hallmarks of a successful and meaningful life. This quest for…

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"In Northern California, a Native American tribe is celebrating the return of ancestral lands in one of the largest such transfers in the nation’s history.

Through a Dept. of the Interior initiative aiming to bring indigenous knowledge back into land management, 76 square miles east of the central stretch of the Klamath River has been returned to the Yurok tribe.

Sandwiched between the newly-freed Klamath and forested hillsides of evergreens, redwoods, and cottonwoods, Blue Creek is considered the crown jewel of these lands, though if it were a jewel it wouldn’t be blue, it would be a giant colorless diamond, such is the clarity of the water.

Pictured: Blue Creek

It’s the most important cold-water tributary of the Klamath River, and critical habitat for coho and Chinook salmon. Fished and hunted on since time immemorial by the Yurok and their ancestors, the land was taken from them during the gold rush before eventually being bought by timber companies.

Barry McCovey Jr., director of the Yurok Tribal Fisheries Department, remembers slipping past gates and dodging security along Blue Creek just to fish up a steelhead, one of three game fish that populate the river and need it to spawn.

Profiled along with the efforts of his tribe to secure the land for themselves and their posterity, he spoke to AP about the experience of seeing plans, made a decade ago, come to fruition, and returning to the creek on which he formerly trespassed as a land and fisheries manager.

“To go from when I was a kid and 20 years ago even, from being afraid to go out there to having it be back in tribal hands … is incredible,” he said.

Part of the agreement is that the Yurok Tribe would manage the land to a state of maximum health and resilience, and for that the tribe has big plans, including restoring native prairie, using fire to control understory growth, removing invasive species, restoring native fish habitat, and undoing decades of land-use changes from the logging industry in the form of culverts and logging roads.

“And maybe all that’s not going to be done in my lifetime,” said McCovey. “But that’s fine, because I’m not doing this for myself.”

The Yurok Tribe were recently at the center of the nation’s largest dam removal, a two decades-long campaign to remove a series of four hydroelectric dams along the Klamath River. Once the West Coast’s third-largest salmon run, the Klamath dams substantially reduced salmon activity.

Completed last September, the before and after photographs are stunning to witness. By late November, salmon had already returned far upriver to spawn, proving that instinctual information had remained intact even after a century of disconnect.

Pictured; Klamath River flows freely, after Copco-2 dam was removed in California

“Seeing salmon spawning above the former dams fills my heart,” said Joseph L. James, chairman of the Yurok Tribe, the leaders of the dam removal campaign along with the Karuk and Klamath tribes.

“Our salmon are coming home. Klamath Basin tribes fought for decades to make this day a reality because our future generations deserve to inherit a healthier river from the headwaters to the sea.”

Last March, GNN reported that the Yurok Tribe had also become the first of America’s tribal nations to co-manage land with the National Park Service under a historic memorandum of understanding involving Redwoods National Park.

The nonprofit Save the Redwoods bought a piece of land adjacent to the park, which receives 1 million visitors annually and is a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site, and handed it over to the Yurok for stewardship.

The piece of land, which contained giant redwoods, recovered to such an extent that the NPS has incorporated it into the Redwoods trail network, and the two agencies will cooperate in ensuring mutual flourishing between two properties and one ecosystem.

Back at Blue Creek, AP reports that work has already begun clearing non-native conifer trees planted for lumber. The trunks will be used to create log jams in the creek for wildlife habitat.

Costing $56 million, the land was bought from the loggers by Western Rivers Conservancy, using a mixture of fundraising efforts including private capital, low interest loans, tax credits, public grants and carbon credit sales.

The sale was part of a movement called Land Back, which involves returning ownership of once-native lands of great importance to tribes for the sake of effective stewardship. [Note: This is a weirdly limited definition of Land Back. Land Back means RETURN STOLEN LAND, PERIOD.] Studies have shown around the tropics that indigenous-owned lands in protected areas have higher forest integrity and biodiversity than those owned by national governments.

Land Back has seen 4,700 square miles—equivalent to one and a half-times the size of Yellowstone National Park—returned to tribes through land buy-back agreements in 15 states." [Note: Since land buyback agreements aren't the only form of Land Back, the total is probably (hopefully) more than that.]

-via Good News Network, June 10, 2025