A retaining wall can fail long before the blocks... or concrete lose their structural integrity, primarily because trapped water has no escape route. This demonstrates the critical difference between a wall that suffers from hydrostatic pressure due to trapped water and one strategically designed with proper drainage features, including clean gravel backfill, filter fabric, weep holes, and a perforated drainpipe. A well-designed retaining wall is not merely about holding soil back; it is essential to create a controlled pathway for water to exit the system efficiently.show more

Here's an excellent video from Florian (follow) that shows... charged water on the left and neutral water in the right. This is a visual confirmation of two known effects; Electrostatic induction and dielectric relaxation time. Electrostatic induction is like when a hair-rubbed balloon sticks to the wall, despite the wall being neutral; the balloon causes charges in the wall to polarize so the wall side near the balloon turns negative and the other side of the wall is positive. That's electrostatic induction and that's why you have raindrops that stick to a car window for hours of wind and gravity, rain has a small negative charge. Wouldn't work with tap water. Now, if you remove the balloon, the wall doesn't return to a neutral state immediately. It'd happen quickly if we had a balloon on the other side of the wall, but by itself this can take seconds, minutes, hours or even days, depending on the material and thickness. Glass is quite slow, and you can see the electric forces holding each other will hold off gravity for some time; and that the water greatly prefers not to be broken off, water is like an uncountable number of those walls in series, and they all cling to each other in proportion to how many balloons we have, ie how many excess electrons we have. Furthermore, when the water is extremely charged, it will not even leave the thin remnant layer of water that trails behind, as the cohesive internal forces outweigh those by induced to outside neutral surfaces.show more

Apparently, I saw this video online and I decided... to share. What this worker is applying is called bitumen, or what many of us know as bituminous coating. Most people think a wall is a solid, impenetrable block, but in reality, it is more like a sponge. Concrete and blocks have microscopic pores that pull water from the earth through a process we call capillary action. This thick black substance is the shield that stops that water from climbing up into the house. It is not about making the wall look good because this part will be buried under the dirt forever. It is about creating a skin that water cannot breathe through. When do you need to do this? The need for this arises because the soil is a very aggressive environment. Water is not your only enemy.. The ground also contains salts and sulfates that want to eat away at the cement. If this moisture finds its way to the steel bars inside the columns, those bars will start to rust. And when steel rusts, it expands, and that expansion is what cracks the concrete from the inside out. This coating is the only thing standing between your foundation and that kind of slow destruction. Thats is why if you see wet patches at the bottom of your walls inside your house, it usually means someone skipped this step or did it poorly during construction. You can apply this anytime you are building parts of a structure that will stay in contact with the ground. It is common in areas where the water table is high or where the soil stays damp for most of the year. This is a one-shot opportunity. Once you backfill the soil, you can never go back to fix it without a lot of expense and a lot of digging. It is about having the foresight to protect the heart of the building while it is still exposed. Please don’t ignore this if you need to. If you ignore it now to save a bit of money, you will be funding the future decay of your own home. I hope this helps.show more

From Great Wall Gardens Residents Athi River Great Wall... Gardens Management Office Great Wall Gardens Cc: Ederman (Developer) Dear Management Team. Subject: Urgent Meeting Request Regarding Water Issues We hope this message finds you well. As residents of Great Wall Gardens, we are writing to request your presence at an urgent meeting scheduled for Saturday, 18th May 2024, starting at 9 AM. Thismeeting will take place outside the management offices. The primary aim of this gathering is to address the numerous and ongoing issues related to our water supply that have significantly impacted our daily lives and well-being. The following critical points need to be discussed:Water Unavailability: Residents have experienced frequent and prolonged periods without water, severely disrupting our daily activities; 1. Low Water Pressure: When water is available, the pressure is often so low that it becomes unusable for household needs. 2. Misleading Information from Management: We have encountered numerous instances of false or misleading information regarding the water supply situation. 3. High Water Bills: Despite the poor service, residents have been receiving exorbitantly high water bills, which are unjustifiable. 4. Dirty Water: The quality of water provided is frequently substandard, with residents reporting dirty and unclean water. 5. Consistent Same Figure Bills: There is an unusual consistency in the billing amounts, raising concerns about their accuracy and fairness. 6. Estimated/Cooked Water Bills: Many residents believe that the bills are not based on actual consumption but are arbitrarily estimated or manipulated. 7. Smelly Water: The water often has an unpleasant odor, making it unfit for use. Faulty Meters: There are widespread issues with faulty meters, leading to false readings that do not match actual household consumption. 8. Lack of Communication & Water Rationing Schedule: There is a significant lack of communication from management regarding water rationing schedules, leaving residents unprepared for water outages. These issues have caused immense frustration, inconvenience, and distress among the residents. We believe it is essential to address these concerns urgently and collaboratively to find sustainable solutions. We earnestly request your attendance at this meeting to engage in a constructive dialogue and work towards resolving these critical issues. Your presence and cooperation will demonstrate a commitment to transparency and accountability, which are vital for rebuilding trust with the residents. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your positive response and meaningful participation on Saturday. Yours sincerely, Concerned Great Wall Gardens Residents.show more

Dear gems of lodus, That is Najafgarh drain with... black water, not a clean Yamuna. The extra flow is only due to monsoon rains. If you cannot tell the difference between a drain and a river, no wonder you also mistake propaganda for governance.show more

**🇨🇳 CHINA DEVELOPS A SMART LIFEBUOY THAT CHASES DROWNING... VICTIMS** A Chinese company has developed a **smart autonomous lifebuoy** that can detect a person in distress and automatically navigate through the water toward them. The device is designed to reach drowning victims **without requiring a rescuer to enter the water**, potentially saving critical seconds in an emergency. **No lifeguard? No problem — this buoy comes looking for you.**show more

Think your bottle is clean? Think again. 👀 Many... people wash bottles with detergent, but sometimes the soap can stay trapped inside. You may think it’s rinsed out… but residue can still remain. Try this simple cleaning hack instead. Add raw rice, salt, vinegar, and a little water into the bottle. Close the lid and shake it well. The rice works like a natural scrub and helps remove dirt and residue stuck inside the bottle. Rinse with clean water and see the difference. A simple way to keep your bottles clean and hygienic. ✨show more

A heartfelt request to everyone please keep a bowl... of clean water outside your house, balcony, terrace, shop, or street corner for these voiceless souls. Summers are truly harsh, and countless birds, dogs, cats, cows, and other animals suffer silently due to the non-availability of clean drinking water. Many wander for hours under the scorching sun searching for just a few drops to survive. A small step from us can create a significant change in their lives. One simple bowl of water can save a life, bring relief, and become a source of hope for a thirsty soul. Please refill it daily, keep it clean, and place it in a shaded safe spot. Kindness does not always need grand gestures. Sometimes, it begins with a small bowl of water. #AnimalWelfare #dogsshow more

Most people look at the back wall of the... Tesla Cybercab’s trunk and probably just see black plastic. Those vertical slotted panels are HVAC pressure-relief / cabin airflow exhaust vents which allow cabin air to escape so: 1/ The doors and powered rear hatch close smoothly without pressure buildup 2/ The HVAC system has a proper exhaust path for pressure equalization and air circulation The rest is a rugged molded cargo liner with structural ribs, replacing carpet bc Cybercab is designed for millions of real-world robotaxi trips where durability and easy cleaning matter. There’s even a trunk camera to detect items passengers leave behind. This is what I love about Tesla… Even the parts most people never notice are engineered with a purpose. And the attention to detail is next level.show more

Ever Wonder Why Chickens Look Up When They Drink?... If you’ve ever watched a chicken drink, you’ll notice a pattern: Peck… sip… head up… gulp! Here’s the logic and anatomy behind it: 1️⃣ No “suction” system Unlike humans, chickens can’t suck water up with negative pressure. Their mouth and tongue muscles aren’t built to pull liquids upward. 2️⃣ How they actually drink ✅The chicken scoops water into its beak using its tongue. ✅The tongue pushes the water toward the back of the mouth. ✅Then. here’s the key: they must raise their head so gravity lets the water slide down the esophagus into the crop (a storage pouch before the stomach). 3️⃣ The anatomy ✅Tongue: Short, pointed, and with tiny backwards-facing papillae (spikes) to help move food/water backward. ✅ Esophagus: A flexible tube running from the mouth to the crop. ✅Crop: A temporary holding area where water and food wait before digestion. 4️⃣ Why it’s important This “head tilt” is not just a quirky habit, it’s essential for swallowing. Without gravity’s help, they’d just be holding water in their beak with nowhere to go. Fun fact: This is why water drinkers for chickens need to be positioned at the right height, so they can scoop, tilt, and swallow comfortably.show more

SPRING WATER > DEAD WATER Most people are drinking... dead water! The quality of your water is of the utmost importance to superior health and inner energetic vibrancy! Either tap water from old municipal water pipes with heavy metal build up and other pollution - or water that’s been sitting in a plastic bottle for months. The structure of which means the H2O molecules are clumped together, lowering the efficiency that your cells can absorb the water. You can vortex water to bring these molecules back into a better electrical charge, but natural spring water having bubbled through the Earth is perfectly aligned and structured Additionally, most spring waters contain powerful minerals content in their natural form. You can also bring dead water back to life by adding structured living water to it - such as a squeeze of fresh juice or a little bit of fresh spring water to a larger bottle of dead water. So go to Findaspring . com and take glass bottles to go fill up your spring water today.show more

In the first video, people in Donetsk are seen... greeting a water tanker. In the second video, during the rain, people try to collect at least a drop of water because the water pipeline from the Siverskyi Donets was destroyed by the Russians. When Donetsk was not occupied by Russia, the city hosted the European Football Championship, as well as concerts by Rihanna and Beyoncé. Now, there is no more running water in the city. According to the schedule, water only appears in taps once every three days, and even then it doesn’t reach every household, so water has to be delivered by tankers, with long queues forming for it. People use plastic bags as toilets, and this filth spreads everywhere. This is happening not only in Donetsk - water is supplied once every two days in a number of other cities, including Mariupol. This is how Russia 'liberated' Donbas. Why is this happening? In the past three and a half years - since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 - reservoirs in Donetsk Oblast have significantly dried up. The water supply system from the Siverskyi Donets River was destroyed. The region’s reservoirs and underground water sources are not enough to meet the needs of the population, in part due to the extensive network of coal mines. When the self-proclaimed “DPR” and “LPR” were created in 2014, Ukraine did not cut off this water channel, as it was still supplying water to Mariupol, which remained under Ukrainian control. But at the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022, the situation changed: the Russian army, during its offensive, destroyed a unique hydraulic structure that had supplied the region’s largest cities with water. The Russian authorities decided to build a new canal - the Don–Donbas canal - which was supposed to begin in the Rostov-on-Don area. It soon became clear that the new water pipeline, first of all, could not provide the region with the necessary amount of water, and second, it was built with numerous violations, with a large portion of the budget embezzled during construction. Crimea is also suffering from a water shortage, and the situation is worsening. One of the reasons why Russia is striving to seize southern Ukraine is that it sees this as a way to "solve the water issue" for the occupied territories.show more

How is this possible in Rwanda after 32 years... of FPR-Inkotanyi leadership, President Paul Kagame ? In parts of City of Kigali , citizens are reportedly forced to collect water from polluted drainage channels because clean water is either unavailable or unaffordable. Some reportedly pay up to 1,500 RWF for a single jerrycan, despite concerns that the water may be contaminated. Access to clean water is a basic human right, not a privilege. Mr. President, how many more years must Rwandans wait for reliable access to safe drinking water? After 32 years, who is accountable for this failure? Water and Sanitation Corporation Group |Rwanda Office of the PM | Rwanda Rwanda Government Communications Presidency | Rwanda Rwanda National Police Water and Sanitation Corporation Group |Rwanda Emma Claudine The New Times (Rwanda)show more

Concrete is very tricky. To get the right quality... you have to get the proportions right. Cement, sand, granite, and water all have specific roles to play. Too little cement, too much water, or the wrong proportion of sand and granite can significantly reduce the strength and durability of the concrete. And that's before you even consider proper mixing, compaction, and curing, all of which are just as important. This is why every mix ratio and every specification from the structural engineer exists for a reason. Ignore them, and the concrete will eventually expose the mistake.show more

Hearfelt apealing In this scorching heat, one small act... of kindness can save a precious life. Please keep a water bowl outside your home, shop, office, or street for these voiceless souls who suffer silently due to extreme heat and lack of clean drinking water. Dogs, cats, birds, cows, and so many innocent animals struggle every single day just to find a sip of water. What may feel like a small gesture to us can become a lifeline for them. Look at this sweet furry fellow, how calmly he is having a sip of water. Moments like these remind us that kindness does not need to be big to make a huge difference. A bowl of clean water can bring relief, comfort, and hope to a thirsty soul fighting the harsh summer heat. Please refill the bowls daily and encourage others around you to do the same. Together, we can make this summer a little kinder for those who cannot ask for help. Be the reason a voiceless soul survives this heatwave with comfort and love. #AnimalWelfareshow more

A SINGLE MISSED CLASH BETWEEN TWO BUILDING SYSTEMS COSTS... $12,000 TO $18,000 TO FIX ON SITE. THIS WALL SQUEEZES TWO OF THEM INTO ONE NARROW CAVITY. SO WHO MAKES SURE THEY DON'T COLLIDE? A plumbing carrier holds up the toilet and its cistern. A heating manifold runs its own supply pipes, return pipes, and shutoff valves right next to it, in that same cavity. Missing that kind of overlap is common enough that unresolved clashes across a project can eat up to 30 percent of its cost in field rework. Once a wall this tight is closed up, there's no room left to reroute anything. That's why the pipe runs, valve bodies, and structural carrier frame all get modeled together first, before the wall is ever built. Catching the conflict in a 3D model costs nothing. Catching it after the tile is laid means opening the wall back up.show more

Okay, this is insane. SPACEX $SPCX IS NOW TRADING... ON HYPERLIQUID AT A $2.45T VALUATION. Elon is about to become the world's MULTI-TRILLIONAIRE. Not a millionaire. Not a billionaire. A TRILLIONAIRE. And the wildest part? You can PRE-TRADE the IPO right now. Long or short SpaceX before it ever hits Wall Street. Retail in before the suits. Let that sink in.show more

As someone who is pretty up to date in... AI I’d say there are 2 times a year where I am genuinely blown away by something. A breakthrough that keeps me up at night. This is one of them. I mean the video of will smith genuinely freaks me out by how good it is. 2.5 years of AI progress and you think it’s hitting a wall. There’s no point in trying to convince people where this is going. The writing is on the wall. I can bring a horse to water but I can’t force him to drink.show more

This is the Wii Towai tribe in the highlands... of Papua New Guinea, guardians of a sacred waterfall that is believed to hold ancestral spirits and life-giving power. They protect this water not only for survival, but because it represents fertility, balance, and the spiritual bond between the living, their ancestors, and the land. Defending the waterfall is an act of cultural preservation and environmental stewardship — to protect the water is to protect their identity, history, and future.show more

Buckle up friends. This is going to get VERY... ugly. Jack Smith has managed to do what no prosecutor before him has. Trump is now trapped in a court proceeding with limited options to delay, and a judge who has already proved to him that ‘presidents are not kings’. The victim card will hold no sway and if he steps out of line on the conditions of bail, I am confident she WILL hold him to account, so he should tread very carefully. The indictment is a masterful submission which leave’s his defense with a significant challenge. It has legal booby traps around every corner. There is no question, Trump has his back against the wall and his lawyers will have to bring their A game. While the above is a massive win for the rule of law, it presents a clear and present danger that Trump and his surrogates will incite his supporters to intimidate court staff, DOJ staff and witnesses. They ARE prepared to burn down the house to protect him. It may well lead to violence on the streets and for Republican lawmakers to attempt to paralyze government and take the DOJ hostage. This is NOT fear-mongering this is a real possibility. #DemsAct #DemVoice1 #wtpBLUE #ONEV1 #FAM46show more