FlashMobOfOne

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

I'm so sorry to hear it.

One of the doormen in my building is kind of in a similar situation. He got his doctorate this year, beautiful flute player. Can't find a job in his field.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago

TBH, it was a crucial life line for me at a tough time in my life economically.

I didn't have the energy to work a part-time job and just 90 minutes a week translated to an extra $400-$500 bucks a month.

At its core, it shouldn't be necessary for people to sell blood and plasma, but Americans vote for for-profit health care and their own impoverishment every two years, so regardless of one's thoughts on the matter, your very blood is now commoditized at the consent of the voters.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

TBH, I think that's why shows have this now. Fear of legal liability.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

I like to get all up in my snuggie. Get a little weird.

 

Every show with a suicide now has a disclaimer with a suicide hotline at the beginning. Is there any evidence that these warnings make a positive difference?

[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 days ago (2 children)

The obscenely wealthy donate to both parties. Both parties protect the interests of the wealthy.

Hell, there have been two Democratic administrations that had total congressional control over the last sixteen years. The minimum wage is still seven bucks an hour.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I feel bad for these folks.

My building's HOA kicks ass, but admittedly, the people we elected to it are very 'live and let live'.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

No, they weren't.

The thing is, he's the candidate of change. He doesn't have to lie about how much people are struggling.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

I feel you, dude.

But 99% of voters are going to vote against you on that. There's nothing we can do about wealth disparity empowering either of these two parties. The best you can do is invest whatever you have to spare, because the stock market at least is on the side of both major parties.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago (4 children)

What's keeping Trump in the race is the fact that most Americans are working 2-3 jobs to main a basic standard of living and have to actually look at their grocery, utility, and medical bills.

Crazy doesn't seem so crazy when the other candidate promised to make your life better and failed.

[–] [email protected] 61 points 4 days ago (5 children)

They should. I've thought we should have a daily 'Shootings' report to go along with the weather report for years.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Totally, man.

It's entirely my fault.

 

You have a better chance of snapping a photo of Bigfoot than you have of a voter fraud incident in your jurisdiction, but it infuriates me that the myth of widespread voter fraud persists.

 

The article states that these horrendous, disgusting infractions of health regulations have been documented out for at least the previous year, but given their severity, I'd imagine it's always been this way at Boar's Head production facilities.

I'm going to cook my deli meats from now on, no matter where they come from.

 

In a groundbreaking experiment, Japanese researchers transferred regenerative genes to fruit flies, leading to improved intestinal health and enhanced stem cell activity. This discovery opens new possibilities for anti-aging strategies in higher organisms, including humans, through targeted gene therapy.

 

I'm sharing this because it's fun, and can be a nice diversion from all the doomscrolling. There are lots of puzzles and random digital knick knacks. Enjoy!

 

FLINT—Eight days after entering the world, Khi’Meir Taylor made another debut — this time in what could be a national spotlight.

Wednesday was the first day of a $55 million experiment to test whether cash payments can protect children from the toxic stress of poverty.

 
 

At least, she is in her own little world. :)

 

I just thought it would be cool to put this out there. The Satellites featured several local skaters from Fountain City Roller Derby: Tiff (a former Team USA skater), Mel Malice, Aneeda Hurtcha, Annie Maul, and Queen of Hurts. As if that wasn't cool enough, Olympic Gold Medalist Erin Jackson was also skating for the Satellites.

Pretty. Effing. Rad.

If you're interested in checking out roller derby, you can find more info on fountaincityrollerderby.com.

 

Hola Kansas City. This week is game one of all-gender season at Fountain City Roller Derby. Here are the details:

Location: Olahrama Skating Rink Date Time: Saturday, June 24 at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00. Tickets: $15 for adults. Kids 17 and under are free. Food: The snack bar will be open or you can bring in your own drinks and snacks for a $10 cooler fee, no glass allowed.

I promise we'll skate our hearts out for you.

 

Personally, my favorite is the Viking of Stamford Bridge. The thought that one man taking out 40 English soldiers and completely altering history in one epic fight is just awesome, and no one recorded his name.

They just gave him a kickass title instead.

Awesome.

 

This is the picture I like to show artists when they hate their stuff after a single layer of work, because I hate all of my stuff after a single layer of work, but it's important to remember it's a process.

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