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  1. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    If You Drive By has put out two new songs this week and I love them both. My favorite is Back of the Cadillac as it's just so damn catchy. I really like the vibe of Motivator though, it hits me...

    If You Drive By has put out two new songs this week and I love them both. My favorite is Back of the Cadillac as it's just so damn catchy. I really like the vibe of Motivator though, it hits me just a bit better.

    I'm struggling to find any more info on this band and I'd love if anyone else has anything to share. They're crazy unknown.

  2. Comment on California Governor Gavin Newsom praises Charlie Kirk’s outreach to young men, suggests Democrats do more of their own in ~society

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    You aren't wrong - there isn't really any specific targeting of young white men. I do feel that there are plenty of strong role models for that demographic, but not in algorithmically pushed...

    You aren't wrong - there isn't really any specific targeting of young white men. I do feel that there are plenty of strong role models for that demographic, but not in algorithmically pushed content.

    As a former young white male, some strong influences I had include figures like Aragorn and Vimes. Principled men who demanded honesty, justice, and diligence.

    Those are just my examples, and I speak as someone who nearly fell into the pipeline.

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  4. Comment on Children's music suggestions in ~music

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    I taught prek for 15 years. For songs (and videos) that are specifically geared towards kids, I have a few suggestions: The Kiboomers - a huge amount of content, but I mainly used their freeze...

    I taught prek for 15 years. For songs (and videos) that are specifically geared towards kids, I have a few suggestions:

    The Kiboomers - a huge amount of content, but I mainly used their freeze dance songs with kids in my class.

    Raffi - One of the OG kids music writers, and still one of my favorites even as an adult.

    Danny Go - the kids LOVE his videos, and it gets them moving. The music is usually decent, and the story behind the channel is sweet.

    Scratch Garden - the enchilada song is unironically amazing.

    The Learning Station - I had a kid last year who could listen to their rendition of Herman the worm on repeat.

    I hope any of these help!

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  5. Comment on Acts of kindness you've experienced recently? in ~life

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    I've been struggling lately professionally - it's been a huge adjustment starting a new job, especially when I'm starting it late compared to everyone else and constantly playing catch up. It...

    I've been struggling lately professionally - it's been a huge adjustment starting a new job, especially when I'm starting it late compared to everyone else and constantly playing catch up.

    It isn't one big act of kindness, but the multitude of smaller, thoughtful gestures that has meant a lot to me. The myriad minor supports from my colleagues have been invaluable in ensuring my success so far, and without that I'd be drowning.

    I still have a lot of imposter syndrome, and am filled with self doubt constantly, but I'm making a conscious effort to learn and grow throughout this journey. My latest challenge has allowed me to discover and meet a variety of individuals from another department, as well as the processes involved, which will likely prove useful in the in the future.

    Final note: I'm glad my wife has been able to bear with me through these sudden changes, long hours, and my lack of presence over the last few weeks. It will likely continue, but she's been accepting of it all and I love her for that.

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  7. Comment on The British empire’s role in ending slavery worldwide in ~humanities.history

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    You answered your own question - it's economically efficient for those enacting the oppression.

    You answered your own question - it's economically efficient for those enacting the oppression.

    5 votes

  8. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    One of my favorite random YouTube finds, a band named If You Drive By, dropped a new song today. I really enjoy it. If you haven't listened to them before, give it a go. It's alternative indie in...

    One of my favorite random YouTube finds, a band named If You Drive By, dropped a new song today. I really enjoy it.

    If you haven't listened to them before, give it a go. It's alternative indie in the mid 00s sense and brings some strong nostalgia for me.

  9. Comment on Full text of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's speech on reported Donald Trump military plan for Chicago in ~society

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    I'm close enough to Chicago to worry. I'm a naturalized citizen with the wrong political slant. I work in a school district which is 90% (not hyperbole) Hispanic. The community is scared. I'm...

    I'm close enough to Chicago to worry. I'm a naturalized citizen with the wrong political slant. I work in a school district which is 90% (not hyperbole) Hispanic. The community is scared.

    I'm scared. I bury that feeling, but it's there.

    11 votes

  10. Comment on Why do you like your job? in ~life

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    As a fellow educator, I agree. Especially about ethics - I genuinely feel I'm making the world a marginally better place with what I'm doing.

    As a fellow educator, I agree. Especially about ethics - I genuinely feel I'm making the world a marginally better place with what I'm doing.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on ‘Call of Duty’ movie in the works under major Paramount Skydance, Microsoft’s Activision pact in ~movies

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    Does it really need to matter? My wife and I enjoyed the uncharted movie. It was fun and utterly forgettable. I didn't expect anything less.

    Does it really need to matter?

    My wife and I enjoyed the uncharted movie. It was fun and utterly forgettable. I didn't expect anything less.

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    My cat hasn't been holding food down for a while. He's a long hair, I'm worried he may have a blockage. I'm trying a new diet first to see if it helps. Otherwise, time to visit the vet.

    My cat hasn't been holding food down for a while. He's a long hair, I'm worried he may have a blockage. I'm trying a new diet first to see if it helps. Otherwise, time to visit the vet.

    6 votes

  13. Comment on In 1975, Swedish socialists and unions devised a program to democratically seize the means of production, but terrified elites dismantled it in ~humanities.history

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    So in a nutshell, the plan was to force companies to divest a portion of profits to the government and unions, who would use that fund to buy up shares of those same companies? I can see why it...

    So in a nutshell, the plan was to force companies to divest a portion of profits to the government and unions, who would use that fund to buy up shares of those same companies?

    I can see why it was unpopular, it feels like a hack, and were I wanting to start a company I would think twice about it since the more successful I was, the more I'd lose control. Speaking from an American point of view, this would never fly.

    I agree with this in theory: a blend of state, union, and private control of corporations. I'm curious how it would work in practice long term.

    Additionally, how could one state make this work in our modern global economy?

    9 votes

  14. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    I'm continuing to settle into my new role as a second grade teacher. The curriculum is flowing better, I understand the kids more, and I'm getting better at navigating the districts myriad...

    I'm continuing to settle into my new role as a second grade teacher. The curriculum is flowing better, I understand the kids more, and I'm getting better at navigating the districts myriad resources.

    One child in my class is posing quite a challenge and so I'm working on that. Additionally, I have a new student next week with the most vague IEP I've ever seen. Supports for day one have been put in place.

    I've made some missteps along the way, and will do many things differently next year, but so far it's been a great start.

    4 votes

  15. Comment on California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas’ move in ~society

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    Just a polite heads up - Pritzker*

    Just a polite heads up - Pritzker*

  16. Comment on The precarious "economy” of Fallout: New Vegas in ~games

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    Sorry, the what? Am I out of the loop on this? What is A/B video titling?

    Sorry, the what? Am I out of the loop on this? What is A/B video titling?

    1 vote

  17. Comment on What are the standards for a good father/husband? in ~life.men

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    And I'm a primary school teacher - which makes me gag when other fathers don't play a larger role in their children's lives.

    And I'm a primary school teacher - which makes me gag when other fathers don't play a larger role in their children's lives.

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  18. Comment on What are the standards for a good father/husband? in ~life.men

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    After reading the other replies and yours - I see the perspective I may be missing. I do know that in both those families, neither woman works (though one is going back to school in order to up...

    After reading the other replies and yours - I see the perspective I may be missing. I do know that in both those families, neither woman works (though one is going back to school in order to up skill to a better job, props for that!) which certainly plays into the dynamics. I can see how having the husband step in to handle chores you were expecting to do, without being asked, would be a huge relief.

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  19. What are the standards for a good father/husband?

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    The other day at the bus stop I overheard a mom saying how amazing it was that her husband not only cooked dinner - pasta - but also then put the kids to bed. The woman she was talking to nodded...

    The other day at the bus stop I overheard a mom saying how amazing it was that her husband not only cooked dinner - pasta - but also then put the kids to bed. The woman she was talking to nodded sagely in agreement: clearly this was laudable.

    Is the bar for being a good father and husband so low? What the hell?

    This isn't really new to me, I suppose. I've worked mainly with women my whole life and too often I hear that the bare minimum seems to be "they provide money" and occasionally throw down a meal and play with the kids. Sometimes, even that is expecting too much.

    Can I get some perspective on this?

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  20. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    I completed my second full week teaching 2nd Grade. Last week I felt like I was flying by the seat of my pants. I have 15 years of teaching experience, but in an entire other world it seems. 2nd...

    I completed my second full week teaching 2nd Grade.

    Last week I felt like I was flying by the seat of my pants. I have 15 years of teaching experience, but in an entire other world it seems. 2nd Grade is wildly different from prek, who'd have thought?

    This week I had the chance to observe other teachers and my goodness it was SO VALIDATING. They struggled where I did and I already performed in many of the same ways they did. I can improve, and learn - but it seems I do have the foundation I thought I did. That means a lot.

    I'm looking forward to all I'll learn this school year. I want to continue to do better.

    5 votes