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They basically remap wavelengths, so yes, absolutely those would be representative of real features, either in the atmosphere or on the ground.

That said, absolutely, sometimes there's a bit of artistic license in how the wavelengths are mapped.

Edit: the space.com article on the image describes some of the physical features depicted:

https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-saturn-moon-titan

You're missing my point.

In the case of antitrust law, the government has to prove its case in court because that's the way the Sherman Act and related laws are written, not because the constitution necessarily requires it. And it's the constitutional interpretation that matters as this is a law passed by Congress. A constitutional challenge is the only way to reverse it.

That said, TikTok is owned by a Chinese organization. So if I'm wrong and the constitution does protect corporations from forced divestment in a situation like this, it wouldn't apply to TikTok. This is much closer to protectionist trade policy and I'm not aware of any cases where such acts were found to be unconstitutional. To the contrary, as a recent example, Huawei was banned from American markets on national security grounds (see: CFIUS) and while challenged in court, those challenges were defeated. And then there's OFAC and the entire American sanctions regime (e.g. Russian asset seizures).

To be clear: I am not saying I support this ban one way or the other. I'm saying the belief that this will easily be struck down in court is misguided and that it's not an obvious slam dunk.

In infrared. Titan basically looks like a brownish grey blob to the naked eye due to its incredibly dense atmosphere.

On what basis? The legal power of the US government to break up or otherwise force divestment of corporate assets is the basis upon which antitrust law is built. The only way this law could be overturned is it's found unconstitutional, and if that happens, you can say goodbye to the FTC.

I don't. Played with it a bit but as a capable writer and coder I don't find it fills a need and just shifts the effort from composition (which I enjoy) to editing and review (which I don't).

Oh please. The anti-TikTok hysteria has been going on much longer than the Israeli invasion of Gaza, and the narrative has largely been about national security concerns, particularly as they relate to election misinformation.

Agree or not with the anti-China rhetoric about TikTok, but at least argue about the facts and not inane conspiracy theories.

And I 1000% Believe my mom and her mom can take partial credit for my achievements.

And I'll all but guarantee you they did those things simply because they love you, not because of some grandiose idea of a "legacy" or a desperate need to live beyond their death.

Planning for the future in order to care for your family and friends is an expression of love, not ambition.

Nope, Pixel 6 running Android 14. It's highly variable but I'd say it happens... every two or three days, sometimes multiple times a day. To say it's aggravating is putting it very mildly.

Given for months now I keep randomly experiencing UI hangs requiring me to kill Nova, that day may have finally come...

Never had any ambition or dreams that was greater than 1 life time

Nope. That way lies delusions of grandeur. Life is short and I'd rather focus on living it today rather than worrying about a "legacy" I'll never experience.

If you want any part of you to achieve something past the one life you have, children are the only way ambition can continue

And that way lies the kind of entitlement that leads parents to think their children's lives are their own.

You aren't achieving anything past your life. Your kids are. Their ambition is theirs, not yours. Stop thinking you can take credit for it.

No, Spock guided him through the back half of the surgery when the effects of the teacher wore off. He literally told him which instruments to use (oh that tri-laser connector!) and how to proceed. Here's the dialog:

SPOCK: If you will finish reconnecting my speech centre, I might be able to help.

MCCOY: Speech centre.

SPOCK: Yes. That's correct. One thing at a time. Ah, ah, mmm. (normal voice) That's better. Now, Doctor. Try the sonic separator.

MCCOY: Sonic separator.

SPOCK: Yes, I believe I already have some sensation of feeling. Please stimulate the nerve endings and observe the physical reactions, one by one. In each case, I shall tell you when the probe is correct. You will then seal using the tri-laser connector.

MCCOY: Tri-laser connector. Ready?

SPOCK: Ready.

Of course, what the text fails to convey is McCoy's hesitation and confusion, or Spock's confidence as he instructs him on how to complete the surgery.

I... watch far too much TOS...

Edit:

By the way, there is one bit of headcanon, here, that could explain this specific example, so yes, I'm gonna undermine my own point, but hey, what's a pedantic conversation about Trek without circling back and contradicting oneself??

So, the one bit of headcanon is: Spock seems to have had access to the knowledge of the people of Sigma Draconis, given that at the end he starts lecturing the group about the history of those people, with knowledge he presumably acquired by being wired up as the Controller. So maybe he also had full access to the knowledge of the teacher, including the knowledge needed to reattach a brain.

Have I mentioned I watch far too much TOS?

My tenants are living in a house that they wouldn't be able to afford on their own in today's market.

Yes, but: why is the market in the state it's in? It couldn't be because a large supply of housing is locked up by landlords, thereby artificially curtailing supply and driving up prices...