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Comment on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown in ~society
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Comment on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown in ~society
Kale Link ParentDang, I’m a nurse and that unfortunately doesn’t transfer well to other countries. I looked and I have to speak either Dutch or French to qualify for the test to acquire an equivalency. Then have...Dang, I’m a nurse and that unfortunately doesn’t transfer well to other countries. I looked and I have to speak either Dutch or French to qualify for the test to acquire an equivalency. Then have to take additional classes after that.
I’m also married so a marriage visa is out of the question for me too. Have a degree so can’t do student.
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Comment on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown in ~society
Kale Link ParentWhat visa do you the people you help usually acquire?What visa do you the people you help usually acquire?
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Comment on Executive (dys)function flavors? in ~talk
Kale Link ParentI agree with this and there is a term for this: Subclinical symptoms. It means that there are symptoms present of the disorder, but they aren’t severe enough to meet diagnostic criteria. There are...Perhaps you do have some flavor of an attention disorder, I couldn't say for sure, but perhaps there are other forces at play in your life which should be explored.
I agree with this and there is a term for this: Subclinical symptoms. It means that there are symptoms present of the disorder, but they aren’t severe enough to meet diagnostic criteria.
There are a lot of factors that can cause ADHD like symptoms like trauma/chronic stress, sleep disruption, excessive screen time, mood disorders, hormonal disorders, nutritional deficiencies, sensory processing issues, etc.
Neither I, we, or you can diagnose you. I recommend biting the bullet and getting the assessment done whether you feel like you meet the criteria or not. Maybe you are ADHD, maybe you figure out something else that is going on in your body that will really help the state you are in right now.
I say this as an ADHD person and medical professional :)
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Comment on Debunking the AI food delivery hoax that fooled Reddit in ~tech
Kale Link ParentWhat places would meet those requirements in this modern time on the internet? The only places I could think of are various *chansI genuinely prefer places with no personalities, no virtual currency and little moderation. Sadly there's very few such places left.
What places would meet those requirements in this modern time on the internet? The only places I could think of are various *chans
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Comment on Steam: Best of 2025 in ~games
Kale LinkHow are you all seeing the list? For me it is broken. I even looked for archives of the webpage and the only snapshots I see it was broken then too. This is what I see:How are you all seeing the list? For me it is broken. I even looked for archives of the webpage and the only snapshots I see it was broken then too.
This is what I see:
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Comment on I feel that Destin (SmarterEveryDay on Youtube) is straying from the path in ~talk
Kale Link Parent+1 for technology connections. I don’t really care for appliances or science-y educational videos but that guy makes me interested in literally every single thing he talks about. If you are...+1 for technology connections.
I don’t really care for appliances or science-y educational videos but that guy makes me interested in literally every single thing he talks about.If you are reading this and haven’t heard of him it is a must watch.
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Comment on I feel that Destin (SmarterEveryDay on Youtube) is straying from the path in ~talk
Kale Link ParentAh yes, my partner struggled with this too at first. Aunt/uncle is so ingrained in my culture that I can’t even separate who in my family is really just a cousin instead off the top of my head...Ah yes, my partner struggled with this too at first.
Aunt/uncle is so ingrained in my culture that I can’t even separate who in my family is really just a cousin instead off the top of my head unless I specifically cross reference a family tree.
Anyone 5+ years older than me gets called that. Even if they’re not related and a family friend.
My partner learned very quickly that she is to refer to them just as I do, nobody gets called by just their first name in my family 😅
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Comment on Not-so-humble brag: What are you proud of that you don't normally get to talk about? in ~talk
Kale Link ParentYou ask the best questions! I look forward to reading all the replies every time I see you make a new thread.You ask the best questions! I look forward to reading all the replies every time I see you make a new thread.
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Comment on Not-so-humble brag: What are you proud of that you don't normally get to talk about? in ~talk
Kale Link ParentYou’re just gunna drop that information and not share some tips? That’s a solid achievement.You’re just gunna drop that information and not share some tips? That’s a solid achievement.
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Comment on How do you keep your life organized? What tools & systems do you use? in ~talk
Kale LinkMine is a fairly simple option. I have an app that allows me to place a widget to do list that I view it as soon as I unlock my screen. I keep it next to my google calendar widget that shows me...Mine is a fairly simple option.
I have an app that allows me to place a widget to do list that I view it as soon as I unlock my screen.
I keep it next to my google calendar widget that shows me the date and my appointments for current and next day.
This way I don’t have to rely on opening apps to keep track of things. I can only see 5 tasks so I try to keep my list short at all times. This keeps me from stacking up a bunch of items, if I want to add a new one and I’m at 5 I have to finish one of the other things. You can add more things if you choose to, this is just my personal system.
The app is called structured. I did pay a one time fee to use the todo list feature. It has other tools like time slotting, notifications, etc but I don’t use them so I can’t speak on the effectiveness. I only wanted the widget.
This is the only way that I have found to be compatible with my ADHD. It’s not overwhelming, I can’t forget to look at it, and it’s easy to set up.
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Comment on The gift card accountability sink in ~finance
Kale Link ParentAhhh no! I could have worded that better. I meant “you’re right” as in your statement is correct, it can be thoughtful gift sometimes. The “shiesty and unnecessary” comment was how I felt about...Ahhh no! I could have worded that better.
I meant “you’re right” as in your statement is correct, it can be thoughtful gift sometimes. The “shiesty and unnecessary” comment was how I felt about myself upon reflection and you did not imply that at all.
I have never felt that you have a problematic tone in any post I’ve seen from you, so please don’t worry.
I forget sometimes that I can come off a little gruff in text because I type how I speak in person but it is unaccompanied by my facial expressions and tone of voice.
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Comment on The gift card accountability sink in ~finance
Kale Link ParentYou’re right, that comment I made was shiesty and unnecessary. It could be sweet for a gamer getting points for something they like, or someone’s favorite restaurant, support for a good small...You’re right, that comment I made was shiesty and unnecessary. It could be sweet for a gamer getting points for something they like, or someone’s favorite restaurant, support for a good small business etc.
That was moreso misplaced anger for the corporations who make gift cards intentionally suck to drain more money from the consumer, like double activation fees, not being able to do split payments sometimes online so you have to be under the amount of the card value always leaving a few dollars you can’t get rid of, the olden days where they charged inactivity fees (which is now illegal thankfully), etc.
Most times I appreciate just getting a gift in the first place, but I often feel like I would have preferred cash and it would have saved us both money without fueling shady corporate practices.
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Comment on The gift card accountability sink in ~finance
Kale Link ParentReally? Not even during holiday season? My experience working retail is the opposite. People love getting other people gift cards instead of thinking of something more thoughtful. I guess it...Really? Not even during holiday season?
My experience working retail is the opposite. People love getting other people gift cards instead of thinking of something more thoughtful.
I guess it depends on the store, probably.
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Comment on What are some of your "life hacks" you use regularly? in ~talk
Kale LinkA few that I use that I’ve never seen mentioned before in a life hack thread and use weekly: If you want soft cookies or your cookies have gotten hard over time throw a piece of bread in the...A few that I use that I’ve never seen mentioned before in a life hack thread and use weekly:
If you want soft cookies or your cookies have gotten hard over time throw a piece of bread in the container. The cookies steal the moisture from the bread and have the perfect level of softness.
If you are opening a canned food item that retains its shape (refined beans for example) don’t waste time scooping it out with a spoon.
If you flip it upside down and use the can opener on the bottom as well the food item will slide out completely on its own after you puncture it.
This sometimes works too even if the top is a pull tab as long as the bottom of the metal isn’t too thick for the can opener to penetrate. -
Comment on What are some of your "life hacks" you use regularly? in ~talk
Kale Link ParentI love this one and use it often. I learned it in a really low math class in college (think elementary school level) and was surprised that in higher level classes they teach a more difficult way...I love this one and use it often.
I learned it in a really low math class in college (think elementary school level) and was surprised that in higher level classes they teach a more difficult way to do this and this isn’t common. Most people don’t know how to do it this way.
I can’t even remember the more difficult option because I refused to switch.
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Comment on Does anyone use Ground News? in ~talk
Kale LinkI’m going to go against the grain of the thread and say I like it, specifically for the bias feature. I also enjoyed reading the points everyone has made and I don’t necessarily disagree. I just...I’m going to go against the grain of the thread and say I like it, specifically for the bias feature. I also enjoyed reading the points everyone has made and I don’t necessarily disagree. I just use it moreso as a utility than relying on it as my news aggregator.
I find it to be a valuable tool because I have a lot of alt-right people in my life unfortunately, due to where I grew up.
This helps me understand the alt-right talking points, and why they don’t see things from the side I’m on based on their media consumption. If I can understand the pieces of the story they are missing and where the bias originates from I can use it in conversation to leverage my side and low key provide education for the full picture.
Of course, if I didn’t have rapport and I was trying to slam dunk a rando in a debate this would not be helpful, they’re just going to bare down further. But peppering information in conversation with folks I have rapport with actually does make their gears turn.
I don’t expect to convert anyone overnight, but the seeds I plant do cause growth over time.
I know it can feel hopeless in this political climate, but some people really do grant you respect when they realize that you did take the time to understand why they own the values they carry on their sleeve. It is intimate in a sense, and that opportunity for vulnerability is the secret sauce to get people to be more open minded.
Davis described to the audience how he eventually found that communication and respect are an important part of breaking down the barriers of racism, even with those with whom you fundamentally disagree.
"Talking with people is the key," says Davis, who showed a few of the many robes and hoods given to him by former KKK members. "We need to get out of these echo chambers and begin talking with each other."
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Comment on The unlikely afterlife of big box stores in ~finance
Kale LinkSomething similar happened at a dead mall in my city. How Portland’s ‘ghost mall’ became the city’s coolest startup incubator I like to think of it similar to how you stumble over abandoned...Something similar happened at a dead mall in my city.
How Portland’s ‘ghost mall’ became the city’s coolest startup incubator
I like to think of it similar to how you stumble over abandoned buildings and nature creates new growth on top of the human architecture as if it never existed.
It’s a beautiful thing really. I don’t miss the big box stores that are being replaced by online shopping. Give me the quirky flea markets and small businesses that make the destination worth leaving the house for.
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Comment on Lord Of The Rings author's writing desk up for auction in ~books
Kale Link ParentThis ain’t the chicken-nuggie-wood of ikea! The cost of moving that desk every other weekend will surely exceed the cost of the sale in no time 😂This ain’t the chicken-nuggie-wood of ikea! The cost of moving that desk every other weekend will surely exceed the cost of the sale in no time 😂
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Comment on This is what peak evolution looks like in ~science
Kale LinkI greatly wished that they dived a bit deeper on why these geckos had the environmental and reproductive pressure to evolve each of their unique traits. I foolishly believed the headline suggested...I greatly wished that they dived a bit deeper on why these geckos had the environmental and reproductive pressure to evolve each of their unique traits. I foolishly believed the headline suggested that the article was going to be more about a scientific approach and less about reptile collecting as exotic pets.
I do very much appreciate that there were pictures for every specie, though. I’ve noticed that it has become rare for articles describing things to actually include relevant photos and not just one single generic stock photo at the top.
Nonetheless, I still enjoyed this read. The satanic leaf-tailed gecko was my favorite. If anything, click for the pix. It’s worth it.
I did not, but I will take a look. Thank you.
Not sure if I would actually move countries but I very much want to have an exit plan if I were to move.