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Here in Canada there are definitely de-icing/ snow removal machines used on the tracks. Large propane heaters keep switches clear of ice so they can operate. Hi-rail trucks will go ahead of trains through the mountain passes to ensure the way is clear. During particularly bad snow storms they can use machines like this to clear the snow.
The trains will also release gravel on the rail to improve braking times.
Recently I’ve been catching up on tv and some of the more mature/adult shows, which I’ve been…Enjoying? Seems like the wrong word, but they’ve all generally been cynical or dark....
I took that as they have encountered other species before, just nothing like the creature from the Alien franchise. The term xenomorph is just used to describe any creature not found on Earth, aka aliens.
This is backed by an earlier comment made during Ripley’s hearing with the company:
Insurance attorney: Are there any species like this hostile organism on LV-426? ECA representative: No, it’s a rock. No indigenous life.
Which would indicate they have encountered other aliens, just not this Alien.
The creature was named both Alien and Xenomorph because that’s what it is, but came to define the names and took “ownership” of the names, if you will.
What are some companies that deserve to be boycotted to death?
So far my list includes Comcast, EA, and Nestle. Tell me yours, and I’ll help out.
Black olive birthday (lemmy.world)
title goes here (lemmy.ca)
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Cope harder pasta eaters/s (lemmy.ml)
Italians have great raw ingredients, if only somebody would teach them how to use them.
Coat of arms (mediacdn.aus.social)
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Teddy Rosevalt once gave an entire speech with a needle lodged in his chest. Some things are just a matter of duty. (lemmy.ca)
Handy Pocket Guide (mander.xyz)
Entire Observable Universe so far by Pablo Carlos Budassi (discuss.tchncs.de)
Squidward (lemmy.world)
Oxygen. (mander.xyz)
…stackexchange.com/…/did-cyanobacteria-commit-evo…
Pronouns. (mander.xyz)
Yes, also Teslas (media.mastodon.scot)
Lighthearted, upbeat shows for adults?
Recently I’ve been catching up on tv and some of the more mature/adult shows, which I’ve been…Enjoying? Seems like the wrong word, but they’ve all generally been cynical or dark....
We must prepare! (lemmy.world)
Oops (sh.itjust.works)
Well, time to radically change who I am! (lemmy.ml)
Stock photo stocks are up (lemmy.wtf)
Take back the memes! (lemmy.ml)
Will it happen ? (discuss.tchncs.de)
Landl*rd (feddit.de)
Asking the hard questions (i.imgur.com)
My therapist is so silly.. (lemmings.world)