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6 votes
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Kill the five-day workweek
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Gulfport police killed Leonard Parker, a Black veteran. His family waits for answers over one year later.
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The Amazon that customers don’t see
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Writing a best man speech for my brother’s wedding, any advice?
I’m writing the best man speech for my brother’s upcoming wedding. I haven’t been to many weddings so to be honest I’m not super familiar with the format of this speeches, or things I should be...
I’m writing the best man speech for my brother’s upcoming wedding. I haven’t been to many weddings so to be honest I’m not super familiar with the format of this speeches, or things I should be sure to mention (I.e. things like “be sure to thank xyz person”). I’m asking some family members but thought I should cast a wider net and ask here too. Any advice for writing this type of thing? Any memorable ones, good or bad, to emulate or avoid?
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At 15, he shot and killed his parents, two classmates at his school, and wounded twenty-five others. He’s been used as the reason to lock kids up for life ever since.
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I have decided to be more prolix in some situations
This post is not an example of that because you guys get me. I am naturally laconic in many situations and this causes me no frustration in and of itself. I'm generally not dying to express myself...
This post is not an example of that because you guys get me.
I am naturally laconic in many situations and this causes me no frustration in and of itself. I'm generally not dying to express myself at length. I am not contained, as I wish to be silent. Unfortunately, lots of people are uncomfortable with silence and interpret my terseness as being cold and insensitive. So I decided to simply use more words to convey the exact same meanings in a much less efficient way. I talked "nonsense" with people on the street, and every time I message my mom, who is now living by herself, I embelish my language and add useless details about which I am not at all concerned. She seems happy with that change. I'm going to use more useless words from now on.
No biggie, what does not kill me makes me stronger! What a lovely day, isn't it? Too bad it looks like it is going to rain in the evening. So...
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The rise of elevated stupidity - America’s hot-take economy has created a kind of smart that is indistinguishable from stupid
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Tildes Screenless Day Discussion Thread - June 2021
What is a "Screenless Day"? Tildes "Screenless Day" is a simple event aimed at encouraging people to take a temporary step away from toxic or consuming aspects of technology and spend their time...
What is a "Screenless Day"?
Tildes "Screenless Day" is a simple event aimed at encouraging people to take a temporary step away from toxic or consuming aspects of technology and spend their time and energies elsewhere.
When is it?
It takes place over the weekend starting on the first Friday of each month. Participants will choose that Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to take as their screenless day -- whichever works best for their schedule.
Some people might not be able to participate in that window, and that's fine too. They can choose to shift their day earlier or later as needed. It is also completely fine (and encouraged!) to take personal screenless days separate from the event if you like. This thread will be posted the first weekend of each month, but it is open for comments the entire month.
Does it have to be truly "screenless"?
"Screenless" is an ideal, not a mandate. The spirit of the day is to deliberately step away from toxic or consuming aspects of technology, and what that means is different for each person. Thus, it is up to each participant to determine what "screenless" means to them. Some might only choose to not use social media for a day; some might choose to eliminate all "screens" but still use their ereader; some may maintain some screen use but only for necessity (e.g. work; classes; GPS; etc.). Some might get rid of screens entirely, or go fully "unplugged" for the day.
How do I participate?
You do not have to do anything formal at all to participate -- simply take your screenless day in whatever way is best for you!
If you’d like to, use this thread to share plans for your upcoming screenless day or summaries/reflections about it once it’s over.
Can I chat in this thread if I'm not participating?
Yes! The more, the merrier! Discussion from anyone, participant or non-participant alike, is welcome. Though, do understand that it might take a bit longer than normal for some people to respond. :)
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King of the Hill, again | Men of the Hill
12 votes -
When Brayden Bushby was charged with the death of Barbara Kentner, Indigenous faith in Canada’s legal system was put to the test
4 votes -
Asian Americans
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A project of one's own
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“It is not known why the pulling cable snapped.”
5 votes -
US Supreme Court turns away challenge to the rule that only men register for the draft
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Seven-year-old boy charged with rape in New York. Is arresting him the answer?
12 votes -
Where'd You Go?
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Woman in the woods: A study of resilience in does and other female creatures
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The tyranny of time
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The end of "The End of San Francisco"
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Looking for a new high chair. What would you recommend?
The last time I posted on tildes, I got some really helpful suggestions on a mop for my floors. Now I'm looking for a new high chair for my daughter. She's nearly 6 months old, so we're about to...
The last time I posted on tildes, I got some really helpful suggestions on a mop for my floors. Now I'm looking for a new high chair for my daughter. She's nearly 6 months old, so we're about to start her on solid foods but gave away our older son's high chair a while back when he started sitting in a regular chair (and because it was terrible).
The main requirement is that it's easy to clean, but it also has to support a younger baby sitting in one for the first time. Our last high chair (Graco brand) almost seemed like it was designed to have as many difficult-to-reach crevices as possible where crumbs could get pulverized into.
What do you think?
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Amazon calls warehouse workers "industrial athletes" in leaked wellness pamphlet
14 votes -
The city dwellers trying to build a tight-knit community from scratch
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Chinese dreams on Native American land: A tale of cannabis boom and bust
8 votes -
Masculinity attitudes across rural, suburban, and urban areas in the United States
8 votes -
When people around you are suddenly forced to confront race - Watching white people. The year’s dark comedy of manners.
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A letter to my mother — Just in case
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At least forty-four Fort Bragg soldiers died stateside in 2020 — several of them were homicides. Families want answers. But the Army isn’t giving any
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Life at disaster's edge: What it means to start over - again and again
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Why Black cops quit - “The ‘Blue Wall of Silence’ is so real and so pervasive that people outside of it don’t have a clue of what it’s like,” one former officer told VICE News
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What are you doing with your life? The tail end
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Choosing a school in a segregated city
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Yearbook photos of girls were altered to hide their chests
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A teenager's guide to avoiding actual work
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Nearly a decade after becoming an advice animal, "10 guy" Connor Sinclair reveals his identity and gives full account of his image
10 votes -
What Internet memes get wrong about Breezewood, Pennsylvania
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How can I teach my dog to not be afraid of heights?
So my girlfriend has this dog, a miniatura Schnauzer. He's 5 years old and in perfect health. For some reason, he fears even the slightest elevation. The dog is quite athletic but behaves as if he...
So my girlfriend has this dog, a miniatura Schnauzer. He's 5 years old and in perfect health. For some reason, he fears even the slightest elevation. The dog is quite athletic but behaves as if he was much older. He does know how to get on things, like sofas that are not very high, but if we forget to "rescue" him he will literally never go down. Which is cute but also a bother. I wanna make him a bit braver and more independent. Any ideas?
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How to intervene when someone is harassed or attacked
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Keys, wallet, pepper spray: The new reality for Asian-Americans
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Poor in tech
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Having kids
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Extremist women and how to deal with them
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The refugees no longer welcome to stay – authorities in Denmark argue that parts of Syria are now safe enough for refugees to return
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Long before divorce, Bill Gates had reputation for questionable behavior, including an affair with an employee and multiple meetings with Jeffrey Epstein
18 votes -
A cult leader known as ‘Mother God’ was found mummified
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How a menthol cigarette ban impacts our vices
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To be more tech-savvy, borrow these strategies from the Amish
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Can kids navigate their way across London alone?
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Silent whale watching on Iceland's first electric boat tour – a carbon-neutral tour off Húsavík makes for a greener, more peaceful experience for visitors and sea creatures
10 votes -
NYC snow days: Dismay as school snow days cancelled
12 votes