The USDA NRCS (US Dept of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service) primarily works with farmers, and produces lots of guidance for more “diy” engineering. The first link is a state by state compilation of guidance documents, the second is for the nrcs National engineering manual and supplements.

https://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/

https://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/directive/24

Another good source would be searching “xx state DOT standard bridge plans” Like this from caltrans: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/engineering-services/manuals/bridge-standard-details

You could also search terms like “bid” and “procurement” for your area/project of interest- most municipalities bid projects to the public including plans and specs (typically sites like QuestCDN allow you to register for free as a “bidder” and view project documents.)

Oh him? Nah we were off doing charity- he’s got an alibi

Anyway love to see the replies piling on him lol

Hmm I wonder what Dork-ass Dean’s stake in this is? https://www.opensecrets.org/personal-finances/dean-phillips/net-worth

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/10/27/55-things-to-know-dean-phillips-00123600

Not actively today, just enjoying the scant amount we do have though. https://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/snow_model/images/full/National/nsm_depth/202412/nsm_depth_2024120305_National.jpg

Bump - I’ve been looking for the same without luck. The ones I’ve read were either outdated or I lost interest (lol.) I sought an adhd diagnosis as an adult after reading Unmasking Autism here. I’d never heard of “masking” before in a mental health context, and it suddenly clicked on so many symptoms I’ve had in my life.

Yes definitely. There weren’t a ton out there (mostly on the west coast) but I’ll dm you some if I’ve got them still

Love it. I did some research following up with landscape architecture/eco restoration co-ops back in 2020 - might have some names of existing co-ops you can follow up with if you’re interested. I love the idea, and am glad you found support

I usually fall asleep pretty early (9ish) but I have periods where my sleep cycle is fucked and I wake up at 3. Still though, like you said the solitude is so nice. The cat appreciates another night creature to keep her company too

The other poster nailed it: communist + Menards. Also a play on:

The Communards (French: [kɔmynaʁ]) were members and supporters of the short-lived 1871 Paris Commune formed in the wake of the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War.

Reading theory, becoming a leftist, and self- crit were intertwined with working on becoming a better partner for me. So many heteronormative brain worms to dig out from growing up

Maybe it includes at the stations/stops? I’ve seen a few brawls and I’m in a smaller city than nyc

Where? I just see a little baby kitten that needs treats and scritches - stat!

https://web.archive.org/web/20240328004259/https://www.thecut.com/article/age-gap-relationships-marriage-younger-women-older-man.html

I misremembered it being from a movie- it’s from some New York publication

I’d open a hardware store and call it “Communards”

Yeah exactly - as I posted that it occurred to be that it’s a big blind spot for me- having the privilege to assume charitable readings of things- when for the teachers it had to be incredibly frustrating to have someone miss the point so bad- and like you’re saying, the quantification aspect is often used to push systems to the breaking point (and usually tied to monetization somehow) rather than incorporating into a system of knowledge. Anyway- I have no authority in the group- but fortunately much better teachers have given thought to this and so I pass along their works in reading lists for the group- hopefully at least one person reads at least one recommendation! Facilitating the group often feels like detective work- following the trail of missed points until you find the one that made just enough sense to them for the concept to click. Hell I’ve dedicated a lot of time to trying to do better, and am constantly self-critiquing and finding ways new ways I’ve unintentionally shown my ass recently.

I give them the benefit of the doubt since their heart seems to be in the right place, and they study/restore fish habitat, remove dams, etc. but it was definitely a

When asked why he was so easily coerced by Turkey, Adam’s stated, “well I’d recently watched the documentary film ThanksKilling. I’ve seen what they’re capable of.”

That’s crazy- they just decided to up and strip land for agriculture without any outside forces- at least the NGOs and Coke can save the day cynicism aside (death to capitalism, etc) this is cool and good, and you love to see the water quality improvements