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Comment on Education Recovery Scorecard February 2025 report in ~life
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Education Recovery Scorecard February 2025 report
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Comment on So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) | Almost Cult Classics in ~movies
shadow Link ParentEvery once in a while I'll sing, "Josie. And those pussycats. They make me horny, Saturday morning."Every once in a while I'll sing, "Josie. And those pussycats. They make me horny, Saturday morning."
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Comment on The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Official teaser in ~movies
shadow Link ParentOddly, Pedro being in there turned me off of it. And the retro future vibe. I'm not super excited for this, but the cinema world doesn't revolve around me!Oddly, Pedro being in there turned me off of it. And the retro future vibe. I'm not super excited for this, but the cinema world doesn't revolve around me!
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Comment on What are some accidental life hacks you've stumbled into? in ~talk
shadow Link ParentWhile driving, yes. Easy enough to use in one hand while cruising or stopped at a light. Can just leave in between teeth when needing to use both hands for some quick maneuver.While driving, yes. Easy enough to use in one hand while cruising or stopped at a light. Can just leave in between teeth when needing to use both hands for some quick maneuver.
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Comment on What are some accidental life hacks you've stumbled into? in ~talk
shadow Link ParentMaybe, but that's definitely a bummer! I always toss mine in the trash somewhere.Maybe, but that's definitely a bummer! I always toss mine in the trash somewhere.
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Comment on What are some accidental life hacks you've stumbled into? in ~talk
shadow LinkBack when I had a commute, I stumbled upon using those little travel flossers to floss my teeth every weekday morning. I found this much more regular than using the string floss at night.Back when I had a commute, I stumbled upon using those little travel flossers to floss my teeth every weekday morning.
I found this much more regular than using the string floss at night.
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Comment on What are the strengths of the left in US politics? in ~society
shadow Link ParentBreaking this down is great, thank you a ton for that. I want to discuss one point specifically excluded: government provided healthcare for citizens. In your human rights section, you agreed with...Breaking this down is great, thank you a ton for that.
I want to discuss one point specifically excluded: government provided healthcare for citizens.
In your human rights section, you agreed with the government not being involved in private medical affairs.
What are your thoughts on universal/more universal healthcare as 1) a platform for the left and also as 2) an actual thing?
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
shadow Link ParentIt's entirely possible supplemental testosterone is needed in your case, obviously I don't have access to your blood. However, I would also suggest proper rest. You mentioned working out a bunch....It's entirely possible supplemental testosterone is needed in your case, obviously I don't have access to your blood.
However, I would also suggest proper rest.
You mentioned working out a bunch. Are you getting good sleep?
I like to follow the 3/2/1 rule, though the 1 sometimes doesn't always make it, haha!
No eating or working out 3 hours before bed.
No drinking any liquid 2 hours before bed.
No screens 1 hour before bed.
And have a set sleep schedule.I'm usually in bed by 9, wake at 5.
That means dinner is at 5:30, but lunch is my biggest meal of the day anyway.
I make sure to drink my 16-20 cups of water by 7pm. This is actually difficult without being intentional about drinking throughout the day. However, I'm hydrated and I don't have to pee in the middle of the night.I find my sleep is very restorative on nights I follow this, compared to the occasional night I don't. Helps keep my energy levels up the next day and I feel much better!
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Comment on OK Go - A Stone Only Rolls Downhill (2025) in ~music
shadow LinkI always enjoy their videos, very creative. Thanks for sharing! I'm not always the biggest fan of the songs themselves, but whatever. Visuals are fun too.I always enjoy their videos, very creative. Thanks for sharing!
I'm not always the biggest fan of the songs themselves, but whatever. Visuals are fun too.
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Comment on Abortion bans seem to be driving young people to move out of state in ~society
shadow LinkOn the political side, this is exactly what Republicans want. The people who move away do not vote Republican, most likely. Enacting laws like these further consolidates the voting bloc, like what...On the political side, this is exactly what Republicans want.
The people who move away do not vote Republican, most likely. Enacting laws like these further consolidates the voting bloc, like what happened in Florida during COVID. It was a purple state, but now solidly red as the electorate shifted.
You can say the states are just giving what the people want, but there are countless examples of what the states "give" being motivated by political power more than the will of the people.
It's unfortunate for all of us (residents of the specific state but also all US residents) as Republicans use this playbook to fine tune the rules for staying in power, the will of the majority be damned. It's resulting in greater differences between states and more polarization. I don't even know what we're United behind anymore! Certainly not against Nazis or Communist Dictators, hah. Not life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness, which is theoretically what it used to be.
I have hope everything is not lost. However, things will get worse before they get better.
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Comment on What kind of app/service am I looking for? in ~tech
shadow LinkI also like the graphical calendar interface and use calendar events as my to-do list. In the case you mentioned, I simply move the event as soon as I receive the notification. I'll move it to a...I also like the graphical calendar interface and use calendar events as my to-do list.
In the case you mentioned, I simply move the event as soon as I receive the notification. I'll move it to a time when I will be home.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life
shadow LinkThanks for the share. Nothing new to me in terms of idea, but good to see the hard numbers (10% increase in trust leads to 1.5% increase in GDP). It's definitely an issue of collective good vs...Thanks for the share.
Nothing new to me in terms of idea, but good to see the hard numbers (10% increase in trust leads to 1.5% increase in GDP).
It's definitely an issue of collective good vs individual good in my mind. The owners of Meta and all other media are rolling in dough at the strife glueing eyeballs to ads. Many agree this is not good for society as a whole though.
Unfortunately this article doesn't offer a solution. That's coming in the Next Article Please Pay And Look At Our Ads.
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Comment on Social media algorithms can change your views in just a single day in ~tech
shadow (edited )Link ParentFair enough. I was attempting to get a point across with old adages. My main point, stated plainly later, you seem to agree with: the immediate vs. slow acting danger. The government limiting AAPA...Fair enough. I was attempting to get a point across with old adages.
My main point, stated plainly later, you seem to agree with: the immediate vs. slow acting danger. The government limiting AAPA speech would be challenged as against the first amendment, and the challengers would prevail.
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Comment on Social media algorithms can change your views in just a single day in ~tech
shadow Link ParentThe hard part in the US is equating the danger in AAPA speech to the danger in yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater. The forces pushing AAPA speech will say any government interference is against...The hard part in the US is equating the danger in AAPA speech to the danger in yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater.
The forces pushing AAPA speech will say any government interference is against the first amendment.
I do think the danger is there, but it's not as immediate to see the direct consequences. Sadness and anger aren't the same as being trampled.
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Comment on US President Joe Biden pardons son in ~society
shadow Link ParentI think, instead of dropping out, it would be more fun to help whatever third party you like to have a chance by changing the first past the post voting system in your area. There are quite a few...I think, instead of dropping out, it would be more fun to help whatever third party you like to have a chance by changing the first past the post voting system in your area.
There are quite a few alternatives gaining steam in some areas, like ranked choice voting.
I don't know your jurisdiction, but you can typically petition for ballot measures to be included. There might even be a movement already in your area that you can help. -
Comment on <deleted topic> in ~society
shadow LinkSlightly off topic, but I have noticed a huge uptick in apathy/defeatism posts everywhere. Whether the posts are from actual people or from bots trying to sway public opinion, I think following...Slightly off topic, but I have noticed a huge uptick in apathy/defeatism posts everywhere.
Whether the posts are from actual people or from bots trying to sway public opinion, I think following the advice would be detrimental to America.
The incoming administration wants your apathy.
Democracy dies when participants check out.
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Comment on You're running for office on a somewhat petty, yet univerally-understood single issue. What is it? in ~society
shadow Linkshadow - turn signals will be enforced via death penalty or at least a floggingshadow - turn signals will be enforced via death penalty
or at least a flogging
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
shadow Link ParentCongratulations! Definitely start light weight and focus on form as much as you can. Starting light also helps you get in the routine and not hate yourself after because you can't walk up a flight...Congratulations!
Definitely start light weight and focus on form as much as you can.
Starting light also helps you get in the routine and not hate yourself after because you can't walk up a flight of steps without your legs shaking lol
How much time do you want to spend in the gym per session? 1 hour? 1.5?
And do you have a number of days per week in mind?
If you're going directly to the gym after work, I would do a 5 day routine, just so you do it every day and get in that habit. A 5 day will work different muscle groups at different times so you aren't blasting just one and getting burnt out.There are plenty of strength training routines out there focused on whichever number of days per week you want to workout and time per session. Again, if the gym habit is associated with the work habit, keeping that association 100% will help you stick to it.
nSuns 5 day LP is simple (relatively) and will work you Monday through Friday for an hour without any warmup or bicep curls/rows/face pulls that I would recommend as add-ons. With those might be closer to 1.5, but not necessary.
If you don't want to use a barbell right now, you can adapt it to machine supported everything if your gym is good.
Although no state improved in both math and reading on the NAEP, the Education Recovery Scorecard highlights the work of over 100 districts performing above pre-pandemic levels in both math and reading.
https://educationrecoveryscorecard.org/