I Hate Networking (And You Don't Actually Need to Do It) | Autistic Business Advice #2 🟢 AuDHD Alchemy: Work For Yourself Without Burning Out | Starts May 2nd: https://www.autismchrysalis.com/alchemy"Network, network, network!" is exhausting, ...

I Hate Networking (And You Don't Actually Need to Do It) | Autistic Business Advice #2

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#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #AutisticTwitter #Neurospicy #ND

For me, autism looks like intersectionality. EDS (and its common co-morbidities) has a suspected link with neurodiversity. Autistic zebra over here!

Issues on one side of my identity affect the other and vice versa.
#nd #dis #actuallyautistic #AutismAwarenessMonth

#WIPSnips 12: lantern
#AndinoAndina - Choices we make (c) Liz Rosales
#SpecFic #speclit #iamediting #iamwriting #writesky #ND #neurodivergent #solarpower #solarpunk #freeEnergy #TimeTravelAuthors

#WIPSnip 11: milk
#AndinoAndina - Choices we make (c) Liz Rosales
#SpecFic #speclit #iamediting #iamwriting #writesky #ND #neurodivergent #solarpower #solarpunk #freeEnergy #TimeTravelAuthors

Day 11: point #TimeTravelAuthors [Kachina is a cat]
#AndinoAndina - Choices we make (c) Liz Rosales
#SpecFic #speclit #iamediting #iamwriting #writesky #ND #neurodivergent #solarpower #solarpunk #freeEnergy

#WIPSnip Day 10: process
#AndinoAndina - Choices we make (c) Liz Rosales
#SpecFic #speclit #iamediting #iamwriting #writesky #ND #neurodivergent #solarpower #solarpunk #freeEnergy #TimeTravelAuthors

#WIPSnip 11: milk
#AndinoAndina - Choices we make (c) Liz Rosales
#SpecFic #speclit #iamediting #iamwriting #writesky #ND #neurodivergent #solarpower #solarpunk #freeEnergy #TimeTravelAuthors

#TimeTravelAuthors 11: optional word: point
#AndinoAndina (c) Liz Rosales
#WIPSnippet #SpecFic #speclit #iamediting #iamwriting #writesky #ND #neurodivergent #solarpower #solarpunk #freeEnergy

because i apparently haven't had enough scopa playing in Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice, i have now downloaded an app on my phone 😅

#nancydrew #nd #phantomofvenice #VEN #scopa #minigames #gaming #twitch #streamer

Wenn es mehrheitstypische Kommunikation gibt, müsste Kommunikation in der Mehrheitsgesellschaft dann nicht grundsätzlich gelingen?

#nt #nd #wortgeklingel

#BlueSkyArtShow #New #Dandelions are one of the first #wildflowers to pop up in the spring, and I’m ok with them in my lawn. You can eat or use every part of a dandelion, but you can’t eat grass!
#Photography #Bloomscrolling #ND #Prairie #Landscape

#BlueSkyArtShow #New One of the first things to bloom in #NorthDakota after a long winter is #lilacs. They are my favorite, and something I will be planting this year. #ND #Photography #bloomscrolling #flowers

Stark County planning commission tables 303‑acre zoning decision after missed notice; neighbors raise noise, road and property‑value concerns The Stark County Planning and Zoning Commission heard a request to amend the future land use map and rezone 303 acres near Taylor for an agriculture‑focused industrial park but tabled action after staff discovered one landowner within the required 200‑foot notice area was not mailed. Supporters said the project would help local farmers; nearby residents warned of noise, traffic and property‑value impacts.

Stark County's plans for a massive industrial project face a major setback after a critical notice error leaves neighbors worried about noise and property values.

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#StarkCounty #ND #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #StarkCountyAgriculture #EconomicInfrastructure

"All Gas, No Brakes" is live #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #HoutBay #Dogs #Love #Food #KittenInTheCity #SwissShepherd #Pomeranians #Family #Mothers #Daughters #PTSD #ND #ADHD #Manifestation #Grandchild #Empathy #RSD #Intuition #Women #Healing #Grandbaby #LittleFox #Truworths #Babylonstoren

KZ Moringen: Ein Lager für "falsche" Jugendliche Hunderte Jugendliche waren zur NS-Zeit im niedersächsichen Moringen interniert. Denn sie hörten die "falsche" Musik, trugen die "falsche" Kleidung. Am 9. April 1945 wurde das Jugend-KZ von US-Truppen befreit.

CN Erinnerungskultur

Artikel v 7.4.25:

„Bereits geringste Auffälligkeiten im Verhalten Jugendlicher werteten die Nazis als Anzeichen für Asozialität oder Kriminalität.“

#ND #Moringen
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Auf den Spuren jugendlicher KZ-Häftlinge: Bustour anlässlich des 81. Jahrestages der Befreiung Kurz vor der Befreiung vor 81 Jahren mussten 500 Häftlinge in Richtung Harz marschieren. Ihrem Weg folgt eine Bustour.

CN Erinnerungskultur

„[Die Bustour] folgt dem Weg des Todesmarsches von mehr als 500 jugendlichen KZ-Häftlingen. Anfang April 1945 mussten sie in Richtung Harz marschieren, wegen der Fliegerangriffe nachts, bewacht von SS-Männern.“

#ND #Sachsen-Anhalt
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#Autisme #Masking #ND

Die eeuwige worsteling, en wie ziet het tot je echt stopt met maskeren? Je weet het vaak zelf niet eens!

Emmons County approves culvert replacement, debates haul-road protections for large projects The board approved replacing a failing bridge with a 10-foot by 50-foot culvert and adopted a road-use agreement for large hauls; commissioners also discussed truck warranty tradeoffs and stabilization plans ahead of an anticipated 1,600–1,700-load fill project.

Emmons County is set to replace a failing bridge with a new culvert, while also tightening regulations on heavy-haul projects to protect local roads!

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#EmmonsCounty #ND #CivicAccountability #InfrastructureImprovement #CitizenPortal #RoadSafety #EmmonsCountyRoads

Council reopens alcohol permit rules after concerns about off-premise special events; proposed 21-day cap fails After hearing public and staff concerns about operators using special-event permits to run effectively permanent second premises, Minot council voted 7–0 to reconsider language limiting special-event permits and later rejected a specific 21-day cap proposal 0–7; the city attorney will return revised ordinance language.

The Minot City Council has reignited a crucial debate on special-event permits, aiming to curb businesses from using them as loopholes for permanent venues.

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#MinotWardCounty #ND #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #LocalGovAI #PublicSafety #MinotSpecialEvents

My proposal for the ASD Autism Group I Wnba Make for PB Gardens Locals in there 20’s to 30’s! #Florida #ASD #ND #Autistic

Agency official says landfill gas program has destroyed more than 2 million tons of CO2 An agency official described the landfill's gas-collection program, saying it has "captured and destroyed the equivalent of over 2,000,000 tons of CO2," supplies renewable natural gas to a local industry partner, runs an on-site generator tied to the grid and provides revenue and odor control benefits.

A groundbreaking landfill gas program has not only captured over 2 million tons of CO2 but is also transforming waste into renewable energy that benefits the community.

Learn more here!

#FargoCassCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #WasteManagement #RenewableEnergy #ClimateChange

art by me of Ceelyo, main character in a fancy picture frame holding a rose

art by me of my character Mallenor, nonbinary sitting at a couch holding a mirror up to themself

art by me of a peacock pearl in filigree background

art by me of characters Ceelyo and Owik hanging out at a bench with the open field in the background

Pearls of Wishes is book one of a queer gaslamp fantasy adventure about a future prince consort reconnecting with his estranged family and culture while pursued by a nationalist cult.

#MENApit #YA #F #WIP #POC #LGBT #ND

LUCAS MAXWELL Being a teen’s a tough gig, but what if one gig could save your family?

A very happy book birthday to Lucas Maxwell's A Million Tiny Missiles All at Once! When Elias's family falls apart, he decides to bring them back together, but things go wrong...

This won the 2024 Times/Chicken House competition & looks brilliant. #ya #nd #kidlituk #ukkidlit
www.lucasmaxwell.co.uk

Nelson and Eddy counties notify Ramsey-led LEC of intent to withdraw from joint 9-1-1 agreement; commission estimates budget impact County staff reported Nelson and Eddy counties plan to exit the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center joint powers agreement and 9-1-1 services; staff estimated a $200,000–$400,000 impact on the LEC budget and said departing counties will need to hire their own 9-1-1 coordinators and move records systems.

Nelson and Eddy counties are set to withdraw from the joint Lake Region Law Enforcement Center, leaving a potential $400,000 budget shortfall and raising concerns about emergency services continuity.

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#RamseyCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #BudgetImpact #PublicSafety

Fargo Planning Commission approves several plats, a CUP and a PUD final plan At its April 7 meeting the Fargo Planning Commission approved multiple subdivision plats, granted a conditional use permit to allow sign manufacturing with a coffee shop and offices, and approved final plans for a multi-building PUD; staff announced an April 9 Land Development Code workshop.

The Fargo Planning Commission just greenlighted multiple exciting developments, including a new coffee shop and apartments, paving the way for growth in the city!

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#FargoCassCounty #ND #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #FargoPlanning #CommunityInnovation

Western society has a complicated history with mental health. Many people have been demonized, cast aside, and worse, when they didn’t meet artificial, unrealistic, standards for mental health. 1/2

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Neurodiversity #NeuroDivergent #Neurodiverse #ND

Williston and other districts report early gains from BARR coaching; statewide adoption expands BARR advocates described evidence‑backed improvements in attendance, academic outcomes and teacher retention; Williston Basin Schools reported district‑wide rollout across nine schools and cited grant support for implementation.

North Dakota schools are transforming education with BARR, leading to improved attendance, better academic outcomes, and reduced teacher turnover.

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#ND #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #NorthDakotaSchools #StudentSuccess #TeacherRetention

State engineers and DEQ brief lawmakers on Devil’s Lake outlets, sulfate constraints and sovereign‑lands implications State Water Resources staff outlined outlet capacities (combined 600 CFS), operational restrictions tied to downstream channel capacity and sulfate thresholds, and described pumping history and costs; DEQ said sulfate limits forced early shutdown of 2025 discharges and is working on real‑time monitoring to extend future seasons.

State engineers reveal the intricate challenges of pumping water from Devil’s Lake, highlighting the delicate balance of infrastructure limits and environmental regulations.

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#ND #CitizenPortal #NorthDakotaWaterManagement #EnvironmentalQuality #FloodProtection

DWR proposes operational changes to economic analysis tool to better weigh aging drainage projects Department of Water Resources Director of Planning Duane Poole proposed guidance changes to North Dakota's economic analysis tool so projects nearing end of useful life or affected by changing hydrology will more accurately capture benefits, seeking local stakeholder input and emphasizing procedural (not statutory) changes.

North Dakota's Department of Water Resources is pushing for vital changes to how aging drainage projects are evaluated, aiming to ensure they receive the funding they deserve amid shifting climate patterns.

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#ND #ClimateAdaptation #CitizenPortal #NorthDakotaWaterManagement

DOC outlines pretrial services study, says it could reduce jail days and costs The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation described an ongoing pretrial services study led with NDSU that will quantify jail days saved, failures-to-appear and recidivism differences in counties with and without pretrial services; final report is expected to legislative management by Oct. 1, 2026.

A groundbreaking study by North Dakota's Department of Corrections could reshape pretrial services, revealing how they may save jail days and costs while improving outcomes for defendants.

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#ND #NorthDakotaPretrialServices #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #JudicialReform