How Blackstone is building a $25B US data center empire via its QTS acquisition, using an estimated 6 GW of electricity when complete, equal to ~5M homes' needs (@dawnmlim / Bloomberg)
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In this moment from BROOKLYN BRIDGE, David McCullough reminds us that the structures we build can serve as a celebration of our humanity, who we are โ and who weโd like to be. David will be greatly missed by all who believe in the power of history - and the beauty of language.
@uhaul Believe me @uhaul weโve been trying to reach customer service but to no avail! We are at the #service center in Boston now - and its no better
@lufthansa hey, we have flight from Boston to tlv via Munich on April 2nd that was cancelled. Would just like to get a voucher/credit to rebook later this year. can't get hold of anyone from LH on the phone.
โAnti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledgeโ
Isaac Asimov, born on this day in 1920
The problem is architects building structures to impress other architects --but plumbers don't act on impressing other plumbers.
Any activity where agents impress peers (architects, academia) rather than satisfying the needs constituents ends up rotting.
#SkininTheGame
When comparing salaries of government workers, consider that they have a much, much lower risk of unemployment and layoff than the rest of the population.
This employment guarantee is a yuuuge hidden compensation.
@Delta for the rescue! after a long and arduous journey which included Soviet night trains, delayed Ukrainkan flights and obnoxious airline reps - Delta made all the difference - highly responsive and accommodating. Thanks #Delta
#UIAisOverparty@fly_uia I've had some bad experiences with different airlines over the years but never have I ever encountered such incompetence and lack of professionalism and communication. Will never fly with this company again. #UIAsucks