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The entire state of Texas as photographed by NASA from space, 2018. This is a fascinating image to look at if you're at all familiar with Texas geography. Not only can you see all of the major cities but even towns like Temple-Killeen, Midland-Odessa ... even small towns like Monahans, Alpine, Marfa etc.. The Eagle Ford can also clearly be seen. But what blows me away is the lights in the area around Pecos. The lights aren't quite as intense as they are in Midland-Odessa (immediately to the east of Pecos) but the area is at least as big, perhaps bigger. Amazing. Fortunately, with the exception of Presidio, the Big Bend remains dark. May it ever be so!

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Step-by-step explanation of how reinforced and prestressed concrete beams work under heavy loads. Concrete alone is strong in compression but weak in tension, which is why reinforcement is crucial for structural safety and durability. 1️⃣ Concrete Beam Under Load: A plain concrete beam bends when a heavy load (like a truck) is applied, showing its natural weakness under tension. 2️⃣ Cracking at the Base: The base of the beam begins to crack because concrete is being pulled apart due to tensile stress. 3️⃣ Reinforced with Steel Rods: By placing a steel rod inside the beam, the reinforcement holds the concrete together, preventing cracks and providing tensile strength. 4️⃣ Prestressed Concrete: When the steel rod is stretched before pouring concrete and then released, it compresses the beam. This pre-compression counters the tensile forces when loads are applied, making the beam significantly stronger and more durable. 👉 This is why modern construction uses reinforced and prestressed concrete beams in bridges, buildings, and highways, ensuring safety and longevity under massive loads. 🚛🏗️ #EngineeringExplained #CivilEngineering #ConcreteStructures #StructuralEngineering #ReinforcedConcrete #PrestressedConcrete #ConstructionTech

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Rappers are jumping on the “Ab Etching” trend — a liposuction procedure that defines abs. It takes up to 2 hours and can cost $16,000.

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🚨"Laugh Now, Cry Later" is the 7th studio album by rapper #IceCube ▪️released on June 6, 2006. ▪️It is Ice Cube's first album to be released on his independently owned record label Lench Mob Records and Universal Records. This album is his first studio album in 6 years since his previous album, War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc). ▪️After spending the previous six years mainly doing movie projects, it could be considered a comeback album. ▪️Producer= #LilJon #ScottStorch #theHitmen #SwizzBeatz #DJGreenLantern Emile #WarrenG Hallway Productionz Bud'da Sketch Laylaw D-Mac

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