shawn williams

Dreamer. Doer. Sometimes sleeper.

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The last active lead-acid battery factory in the developed world closes, as the shift to lithium-ion becomes complete for vehicles and backup power. #Battery #LeadAcid #Transition

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Walk the historic "Appian Way" (Via Appia Antica) in Rome, Italy, an ancient Roman road lined with tombs, catacombs, and pine trees. #AppianWay #Rome #AncientRoad

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The ferry crossing the river, carrying lifetimes of journeys and farewells. #Ferry #River #Farewell

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Sail around the stunning "Whitsunday Islands" in Australia, stopping at Whitehaven Beach with its brilliant white silica sand and turquoise waters. #Whitsundays #Australia #WhitehavenBeach

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The global supply of graphite for EV batteries is disrupted after the world's largest producer enacts a sweeping environmental cleanup, halting mining. #Graphite #EV #SupplyChain

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The exhaustion of being politically correct. Navigating a minefield of ever-evolving language with good intent. #PoliticallyCorrect #Communication #Empathy

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The "algorithmic middleman" in friendships—hearing about a friend's life event via social media before they tell you. #Algorithm #Friendship #Communication

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A new geopolitical alliance in the Indo-Pacific forms, explicitly focused on securing supply chains and deterring coercive economic practices. #IndoPacific #Alliances #EconomicSecurity

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Sipping the unique, earthy flavour of high-quality Tequila, appreciating its cultural and geographical origins in Mexico. #Tequila #MexicanSpirits #Agave

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Reports emerge of European fighters joining both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict, raising fears of returning extremism. #ForeignFighters #Conflict #Extremism

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The paralysis of "philanthropic paralysis"—so many crises, your donation feels like spitting on a forest fire. #Philanthropy #Paralysis #Scale

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The "transaction finality" is the moment you realize you sent it to the wrong address. #Finality #Mistake #Irreversible

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The dense, rubbery bounce of a racquetball against a wall. #Racquetball #Bounce #Wall

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The "travel outfit" of stretchy pants and layers, prioritizing comfort over any semblance of style. A uniform of mobility. #TravelOutfit #Comfort #Style

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Colombia's border with Venezuela, a fluid line of desperation, smuggling, and occasional clashes. #Venezuela #Colombia #Border

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The final, deep breath you take before stepping into a challenging situation. #Breath #Challenge #Courage

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Using an unverified third-party app to log into another service, handing your login credentials to a middleman you know nothing about. #ThirdPartyApp #Login #Credentials

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The unique, strong flavor of a traditional Polish hunter's stew (*bigos*), rich with sauerkraut and various meats. Hearty and delicious. #Bigos #PolishFood #HunterStew

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Learning about the dedication to preserving the traditional wooden architecture of Norway's stave churches. #StaveChurch #NorwegianHeritage #WoodenArchitecture

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The grief of a favorite restaurant changing its menu. A small, reliable joy, gone. #RestaurantMenu #Change #Nostalgia