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npub1tfx5...4mkt 2 years ago
Fasting & Abstinence for The Vigil of All Saints (October 30th / "Halloween") Catholic encyclopedia on "Eve of a Feast":
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Eve of a Feast
In the first ages, during the night before every feast, a vigil was kept. In the evening the faithful assembled in the place or church where the fe...
 > (Or VIGIL; Latin Vigilia; Greek pannychis). > In the first ages, during the night before every feast, a vigil was kept. In the evening the faithful assembled in the place or church where the feast was to be celebrated and prepared themselves by prayers, readings from Holy Writ (now the Offices of Vespers and Matins), and sometimes also by hearing a sermon. On such occasions, as on fast days in general, Mass also was celebrated in the evening, before the Vespers of the following day. Towards morning the people dispersed to the streets and houses near the church, to wait for the solemn services of the forenoon. This vigil was a regular institution of Christian life and was defended and highly recommended by St. Augustine and St. Jerome (see Pleithner, "Aeltere Geschichte des Breviergebetes", pp. 223 sq.). The morning intermission gave rise to grave abuses; the people caroused and danced in the streets and halls around the church (Durandus, "Rat. Div. off.", VI, 7). St. Jerome speaks of these improprieties (Epist. ad Ripuarium). Don't know how this adapted to being a day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics, but I think it persisted commonly until the Vatican 2 attempt at abolishing it. Other such days of fasting and abstinence that some have tried to abolish are the quarterly Ember Days:
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Ember Days
The days at the beginning of the seasons ordered by the Church as days of fast and abstinence
 On "All Saints' Day" (Nov. 1):
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: All Saints' Day
Celebrated on the first of November. Instituted to honour all the saints, known and unknown, and, according to Urban IV, to supply any deficiencies...
 On "All Souls' Day" (Nov. 2):
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: All Souls' Day
The commemoration of all the faithful departed is celebrated by the Church on 2 November, or, if this be a Sunday or a solemnity, on 3 November
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npub1tfx5...4mkt 2 years ago
"New Ithkuil" (Constructed Language) Released Earlier This Year https://ithkuil.net/ https://infogalactic.com/info/Ithkuil > Ithkuil is a constructed language created by John Quijada,[1] designed to express deeper levels of human cognition briefly yet overtly and clearly, particularly with regard to human categorization. Ithkuil is notable for its grammatical complexity and extensive phoneme inventory. The name "Ithkuil" is an anglicized form of Iţkuîl, which in the original form roughly means "hypothetical representation of a language".[2] > Ithkuil is presented as a cross between an a priori philosophical and a logical language. It strives to minimize the ambiguities and semantic vagueness found in natural human languages.[3] > The many examples from the original grammar book[3] show that a message, like a meaningful phrase or a sentence, can usually be expressed in Ithkuil with fewer sounds, or lexically distinct speech-elements, than in natural human languages. Quijada deems his creation too complex and strictly regular a language to have developed naturally, but nonetheless a language suited to human conversation. No person, including Quijada, is known to be able to speak Ithkuil fluently. #discussions #language
npub1tfx5...4mkt 2 years ago
Stringbike: Chainless Bicycle Design https://infogalactic.com/info/Stringbike > The Stringbike is a bicycle that uses a rope and pulley drive system instead of a traditional bicycle chain and sprockets.[1][2][3][4] It uses two Dyneema ropes attached to pulleys attached to swinging lever and cam mechanisms, one on each side of the bike. These mechanisms replace the round sprockets found on chain-driven bikes. Unlike some traditional 10-speed gears using a derailleur, there is no slippage when changing gear ratios.[5] The Stringbike uses a 19 gear ratio system with no duplicates and a total gear range of 3.5 to 1. The transmission ratio can be changed with a shifting knob located on the right-side handle grip. Gear ratios can be changed even when the bicycle is almost stationary.[6] > Hungarian designers from the manufacturing company Schwinn Csepel Zrt, unveiled the bicycle in 2010 in Padova, Italy.[7] It never caught on so possibly isn't better than a chain design, but maybe it simply lacks popularity or the idea might be made use of for some other application #discussions #tech #technology #design
npub1tfx5...4mkt 2 years ago
Possible Health Benefits From Holding Your Breath
Healthline
Holding Your Breath: Benefits, Side Effects, and How to Do It Safely
Holding your breath can save your life and may have other physiological benefits. Here's how to train to do it safely, as well as what you need to ...
 > Holding your breath, as well as generally improving breathing and lung function, has useful, potentially lifesaving benefits, including: > increasing life span by preserving the health of stem cells > possible regeneration of new tissue in the brain to preserve brain function (this is theoretical in humans, though; studies have only been done on salamanders) > increasing resistance to bacterial infections > learning how to make yourself feel relaxed #discussions #health #wellness
npub1tfx5...4mkt 2 years ago
MacOS Sonoma Released
Apple
OS - macOS Tahoe
macOS Tahoe with a new design, more ways to work seamlessly across devices, and new features to turbocharge productivity every day.
 > The update includes new features such as desktop widgets, improved Safari, better video conferencing, and dedicated features for gamers
Apple Support
What
macOS Sonoma updates improve the stability, performance, or compatibility of your Mac and are recommended for all macOS Sonoma users.
 Although I don't like Apple, I like to see what's new with software releases, idk if there is anything interesting of interest #discussions #tech #technology #mac
npub1tfx5...4mkt 2 years ago
Doorbell Cam Alternatives? So I have heard the popular "Ring" doorbell camera system has had problems:
the Guardian
Dozens sue Amazon
Class action claims weak security allowed hackers to take over the smart cameras used on doorbells and in homes
 I was therefore wondering what people recommend instead (or if they're against the practice of doorbell cameras altogether) This project is a cheap alternative example:
Hackaday
DIY ESP32 Video Doorbell Locks Out Big Brother
There’s no question that being able to see who’s at your front door from your computer or mobile device is convenient, which is why the...
 #discussions #technology #tech
npub1tfx5...4mkt 2 years ago
Rich Men North of Richmond by Oliver Anthony (Slight Language Warning) https://yewtu.be/watch?v=sqSA-SY5Hro Lyrics:
Genius
Oliver Anthony Music – Rich Men North of Richmond Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
 [Verse 1] I've been sellin' my soul, workin' all day Overtime hours for bulls*** pay So I can sit out here and waste my life away Drag back home and drown my troubles away [Pre-Chorus] It's a damn shame what the world's gotten to For people like me and people like you Wish I could just wake up and it not be true But it is, oh, it is [Chorus] Livin' in the new world With an old soul These rich men north of Richmond Lord knows they all just wanna have total control Wanna know what you think, wanna know what you do And they don't think you know, but I know that you do 'Cause your dollar ain't s*** and it's taxed to no end 'Cause of rich men north of Richmond [Verse 2] I wish politicians would look out for miners And not just minors on an island somewhere Lord, we got folks in the street, ain't got nothin' to eat And the obese milkin' welfare [Verse 3] Well, God, if you're five-foot-three and you're three-hundred pounds Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge rounds Young men are puttin' themselves six feet in the ground 'Cause all this damn country does is keep on kickin' them down [Pre-Chorus] Lord, it's a damn shame what the world's gotten to For people like me and people like you Wish I could just wake up and it not be true But it is, oh, it is [Chorus] Livin' in the new world With an old soul These rich men north of Richmond Lord knows they all just wanna have total control Wanna know what you think, wanna know what you do And they don't think you know, but I know that you do 'Cause your dollar ain't s*** and it's taxed to no end 'Cause of rich men north of Richmond [Outro] I've been sellin' my soul, workin' all day Overtime hours for bulls*** pay #discussions #music
npub1tfx5...4mkt 2 years ago
Thematic Book Series: How to Build a Low-tech Internet? | Low Tech Magazine (posted for discussion, not necessarily in agreement with author)
LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
Thematic Book Series: How to Build a Low-tech Internet?
We have launched the first volume in a new series of books opening up Low-tech Magazine’s archive by theme.
 Links to articles used in book (not linked on the site, presumably this is the book's contents): ... Why we need a speed limit for the internet
LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
Why We Need a Speed Limit for the Internet
The energy use of the internet can only stop growing when energy sources run out, unless we impose self-chosen limits.
 Email in the 18th century: the optical telegraph
LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
Email in the 18th Century: The Optical Telegraph
More than 200 years ago it was already possible to send messages throughout Europe and America at the speed of an aeroplane – wireless and withou...
 How to build a low-tech internet?
LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
How to Build a Low-tech Internet
If we want the internet to keep working in circumstances where access to energy is more limited, we can learn important lessons from alternative ne...
 How to build a low-tech website?
LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
How to Build a Low-tech Website?
Our new website is designed to radically reduce the energy use associated with accessing our content.
 How sustainable is a solar powered website?
LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
How Sustainable is a Solar Powered Website?
We present our website’s energy and uptime data, calculate the embodied energy of our configuration, consider the optimal balance between sustain...
 How and why I stopped buying laptops
LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
How and Why I Stopped Buying New Laptops
As a freelance journalist – or an office worker if you wish – I have always believed that I should regularly buy a new laptop. But older machin...
 Why the office needs a typewriter revolution
LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
Why the Office Needs a Typewriter Revolution
Could we rethink and redesign office equipment, combining the best of mechanical and digital devices?
 #discussions #lowtech #offgrid #energy #green #technology #tech
npub1tfx5...4mkt 2 years ago
"Housework Counts As Exercise!" https://www.ifit.com/blog/housework-counts-as-exercise/ Honestly I've seen some attitudes and articles that "housework isn't exercise" and... I'm guessing such people don't do much housework? At a minimum, it could often be a lot of walking, which is fine low to moderate exercise. Have you ever found housework (or chores) to be good exercise? #discussions #health #wellness #exercise
npub1tfx5...4mkt 2 years ago
Dormition Fast Ends (Feast of the Assumption) via Wiki: > The Feast of the Dormition is preceded by a two-week fast, referred to as the Dormition Fast. From August 1 to August 14 (inclusive) Orthodox and Eastern Catholics fast from red meat, poultry, meat products, dairy products (eggs and milk products), fish, oil, and wine. The Dormition Fast is a stricter fast than either the Nativity Fast (Advent) or the Apostles' Fast, with only wine and oil (but no fish) allowed on weekends. As with the other Fasts of the Church year, there is a Great Feast that falls during the Fast; in this case, the Transfiguration (August 6), on which fish, wine and oil are allowed. > In some places, the services on weekdays during the Fast are similar to the services during Great Lent (with some variations). Many churches and monasteries in the Russian tradition perform the lenten services on at least the first day of the Dormition Fast. In the Greek tradition, during the Fast either the Paraklesis Great Paraklesis (Supplicatory Canon) or the Small Paraklesis is celebrated every evening except Saturday evening and the Eves of the Transfiguration and the Dormition.[1] > The first day of the Dormition Fast is a feast day called the Procession of the Cross (August 1), on which day it is customary to have an outdoor procession and perform the Lesser Blessing of Water. #discussions #Christian #Christianity #religion
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