#Disruption in supply

[preetisinghuniverse]

Electricity Grievance: UP Residents Demand Accountability

Grievance Status for registration number : GOVUP/E/2024/0080640Grievance Concerns ToName Of ComplainantYogi M. P. SinghDate of Receipt09/11/2024Received By Ministry/DepartmentUttar PradeshGrievance DescriptionMost respected sir there is a breakdown in the supply of electricity for 5 hours since the morning. Concerned accountable staff are not picking up their close unit group mobile numbers…

[princehendir]

Idk. Probably plan on stockpiling dry food and maybe getting chickens and getting raised beds or a greenhouse up in spring. Idk.

[reality-detective]

Supply chain disruptions were inevitable 🤔

[carnageacorn]

had the godkids over for christmas. the 8 year old made this with sculpey and when pressed called it “you know, an i-am-me sort of thing��” with this casual flip of her wrist, having complete confidence in her artistic statement to express her vision.

and it does!!! that’s the perfect description!!!

[eats-the-stars]

hate my sister's shitty good for nothing boyfriend. can you imagine being a 30yo man with two kids who won't even scramble an egg. Not for his kids, not for his girlfriend, not for himself. literally if my sister doesn't leave out pre-made meals when he's watching the kids he will rip up bread or pour them dry cereal or open a granola bar and make himself microwave dinners. like, lowest effort possible. but if i mention this to my sis, she'll be like "no he's definitely cooked for the kids! he scrambled an egg for them once! i watched him do it!" but it's like...so he scrambled one egg in the last five years. just to like, prove he can? at your direct insistence? should we all clap? like seriously. hate this guy. had to really hold back recently because he had someone over and he was interacting with the kids more than usual for appearances, and he had to keep asking me and my sis what the 5yo was signing because he barely bothered to learn his own son's primary form of communication. i was so tempted to say "that one means 'go home' but you wouldn't know that because you don't take them anywhere." so hard to hold that in. If I had to describe this man in two words they would be these: Low Effort. Not quite bare minimum, but JUST enough to convince my sister that it would be too much hassle to get rid of him. he's stupid as fuck, but just smart enough to quickly stop shit like screaming obscenities at the kids for doing normal kid things. and he once stomped on my headphones and broke them in a fit of rage, but gave my sister money to replace them so it was "fine." Like, my sister thinks that he's just struggling with his anger issues, because he had a bad childhood, blah, blah, and oh he would never actually hurt her or the kids. and like, good for you, but i don't trust like that. genuinely hoping he gets struck by lightning and dies instantly.

[just2bruce]

Loose cable connection destroys bridge?

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Office of Marine Safety released a report on the Dali bridge ‘allision’ (not a collision) that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore MD USA. We all read with amazement at the destruction of this major bridge, which carries much East Coast auto and truck traffic between New York-Philadelphia and Washington DC. The cost to repair it is…

[creativemedianews]

Canada's rail stoppage threatens US supply lines

Canada's rail stoppage threatens US supply lines #Canada #CN #CPKC #freightmovement #labordispute #raillockout

[this-acuteneurosis]

you know the funny thing is that with the Trade federation the Hey this is actually an insane thing Nute is trying to get you to do, it will go really bad you should abandon ship before he drags you all down? Then just, get some people in the company to break faith and break the monopoly and splitting it into 20 different business, a bit of rather be the master of the hovel then servant in the mansion thing. So figuring out who owns what with the company might be good.

So, the tricky thing about this is is that the Trade Federation has contracts under that name. Just breaking off isn't enough. You'd need to invalidate the current contracts and have the infrastructure to establish new ones. And with the Trade Federation in the Senate, they'd make a Huge stink about contract violations and take people to court over it.

That's kind of part of the point of the Separatist movement, as explored in the story. Their government a) doesn't allow orgs like the Federation to having voting power as a protection for the consumers and b) doesn't have legal obligation to recognize or enforce Federation contracts. People did try to jump ship from the Trade Federation (probably internally too, although that hasn't come up). And Palpatine started a war over it.

[palms-upturned]

Researching arms companies like oh okay it is now my life’s mission to sink these motherfuckers into the ground. What the fuck do you mean not only the current US secretary of defense but ALSO his predecessor worked at Raytheon right up until being sworn in. I need to [REDACTED]

[enbykelpie]

just a small note, ahead of the possible UPS strike - if you have medical supplies you receive through the mail, try and get them secured as soon as you can. i know its not always that simple, especially with insurance limits on when refills can be made but, if at all possible, try and get them early

[fennopunk]

Finding herbal stimulants that are practical to obtain in Finland in case of an emergency turned out to be a challenge. Like yes, caffeine is great, especially if I'll ever learn the balance that actually works for me instead of basically sending me into torpor, but if when there is medicine shortage or I can't get my prescription for other reasons, I would like to have a backup plan that doesn't involve shipping beans from the other side of the planet 😐

Edit. Found roseroot! I'll try at some point if it helps me at all or if it has any adverse effects.

[crows-and-cookies]

Idk if this is a joke, but ecoterrorism is usually intentional and the main goal is usually to further a political position (usually pro-environmental). The invasive plants would be anti-environmental and were probably planted without intention.

An example of ecoterrorism would be spiking trees destined to be logged. A person illegally damaged trees by driving metal spikes into them. When the trees are cut down and milled for lumber, they could hurt the workers and the machines. The important part of this is that the people spiking the trees tell the company that trees have been spiked, and not telling them which ones. That way the company has to give up on that whole track of land, or risk injury/death/material loss. (There's always the book 'Confessions of an Eco-warrior' by Dave Foreman if you want to learn more--I think he started Greenpeace or was the head of them for a while. I had to read it in college.)

Now, if those plants had been planted to harm a person (like Giant Hogweed), I guess that would be bioterrorism? I'm not sure--usually that's for viruses and stuff. Herbicidal warfar usually refers to using herbicides to disrupt plant life cycles and eliminate cover, I think. I'd really say it would be closest to agroterrorism if they wanted to wreck nearby farms, MAYBE, if it were intentional. Also you can eat some of those things so probably not. Unfortunately, what we cannot attribute to malice is often ignorance, as it is in this case.

Anyways sorry I went off I have lots of thoughts about this topic

this redditor has the fucking battle royale of invasive plants (in the US) happening in their yard jesus christ. sentences of hate and destruction

[narrative-theory]

Trump's Problems: Losing Access to Canada's Resources

[rajeshwaria]

Panama Canal Drought: How It’s Disrupting Global Shipping

The Panama Canal, a linchpin of international trade, is facing a severe drought that threatens its operations and global supply chains. As water levels in Gatún Lake hit record lows, shipping costs rise, and delays become inevitable, industries worldwide are feeling the strain. This article delves into the ongoing crisis, its implications for global trade, and the strategies needed to address this challenge.

The Panama Canal’s Vital Role in Global Trade

Spanning a strategic location, the Panama Canal facilitates the movement of nearly 5% of global seaborne trade. It saves shipping companies millions in operational costs by cutting travel time between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Over 14,000 vessels passed through the canal in 2023, carrying essential goods like oil, automobiles, and electronics.

The efficient functioning of the canal depends on Gatún Lake, which supplies fresh water for its lock system. However, reduced rainfall due to El Niño and climate change has drastically lowered the lake’s levels, disrupting operations and raising global shipping costs.

Current Crisis and Its Repercussions

Drought conditions have forced the PCA to implement measures to conserve water and maintain limited operations. These include restricting vessel drafts and reducing daily transits, impacting the flow of goods worldwide.

Higher Shipping Costs: With fewer ships allowed to pass, shipping companies are forced to seek alternative routes, increasing fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Draft Restrictions: Lower water levels necessitate restrictions on vessel drafts, reducing cargo loads and complicating logistics.

Global Trade Disruption: Delays in shipping critical goods, from medical devices to consumer products, are creating bottlenecks in supply chains.

Tackling the Drought: Strategies and Solutions

Long-term solutions are essential to mitigate the drought’s impact on the canal:

Reservoir Development: Building additional reservoirs to secure a consistent water supply for the canal’s locks.

Environmental Restoration: Initiatives to restore surrounding forests could enhance water retention and ecosystem health.

Technological Advancements: Implementing water-saving technologies and optimizing canal operations to adapt to changing climate patterns.

Conclusion

The Panama Canal drought underscores the pressing need to address climate-induced challenges in critical trade routes. Rising costs, logistical hurdles, and supply chain disruptions emphasize the urgency of collaborative efforts to find sustainable solutions. By prioritizing innovation and resilience, stakeholders can safeguard the future of global trade.

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