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cymbal_king

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  • Newsom’s message to the Democratic Party: Be more ‘culturally normal’

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  • I think this is a critical point. Broadcast TV and Radio used to create a common shared cultural identity. But now a lot of the population has hyper personalized algorithms driving what content they consume, and there's an overwhelming amount of content out there. At least once a week I hear someone mention a new "must watch" TV show or podcast I've never heard of and don't have time for.... So yeah, who defines "culturally normal?"

  • Fashion is just someone popular telling you that you should wear the clothes that they like.

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  • Others.have already mentioned art. I also see fashion as a way to make me feel more confident about myself. If I feel like I look good, it adds to the messages I'm sharing with the people I interact with

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  • Agreed.

    There's several examples of >2min speeches that hit super hard: Luthen's "I need all the heros I can get", Karis' "random acts of rebellion", the "one way out" speech, Mon Mothma's final speech.

    There's huge character growth and complexity for most of the main characters. Although I guess Syril never had much character growth, but that was kinda the point of his obsessive character. And they really showed how the rebellion grew from basically nothing

  • TIL drinking, smoking, games, etc are all "social lubricants" for making conversations easier.

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  • Nicotine addiction isn't a habit, it's an addiction. If you smoke, quitting is the number one thing you can do to improve your health. In the US you can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Lung.org for free evidence-based resources to help with quitting.

  • What do you recommend I carry in my first wallet?

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  • Your local public transit card

  • Despite anti-Musk protests, Tesla remains best-selling car model in CA by a wide margin for 2025

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  • Is it just brand awareness and advertising? In my experience Hyundai, Kia, and VW make superior EVs compared to Teslas and they tend to be less expensive for similar models

  • Mars Organics Can’t Be Fully Explained by Geological Processes Alone, NASA Study Says | Sci.News

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  • Long chain alkanes? So you're saying there's oil on Mars?! Sounds like Mars could use some freedom

  • I'm not complaining

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  • The negative effects on cancer and heart disease risks far outweigh benefits regarding Alzheimer's. Smoking increases risk of lung cancer by more than 25-fold.

  • I'm not complaining

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  • If you smoke, quitting is the number one thing you can do to improve your physical and mental health. Nicotine worsens anxiety and depression long-term by disrupting dopamine signaling in your brain. In the US you can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Lung.org for free evidence-based resources to help with quitting.

  • Whats something new thats actually good?

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  • Andor is arguably the best Star Wars content since the original movies

    Heat pump technology has come a long way recently. In locations that stay above 0F (-18C) they're now competitive with fossil gas furnaces for performance and cost (cost results may vary based on local incentives). Many units now work below 0F too, but they get more expensive/less efficient

    Personalized mRNA vaccines to prevent pancreatic cancer recurrence after surgery have had some promising early results in clinical trials. This is one of the hardest cancers to treat, so this could be huge.

  • Is there anything like church without the church?

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  • Thought I'd share that UU congregations I've been a part of really don't like focusing too much on Jesus/Christianity, especially outside of the high Christian holidays. We even held an Earth Day service on an Easter Sunday because we have more members who identify with various varieties of paganism/wicca or are agnostic

  • Is there anything like church without the church?

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  • Fellow UU here, second checking them out. Wanted to emphasize that there's no expectation to believe a particular religious text. Our services lately have been around the themes of practicing resistance (which can take many forms) and being resilient in the face of adversity. Our congregation celebrates holidays from most major religious traditions as well as secular holidays like Earth Day and Trans Day of Visibility. I'm also a big fan of the community volunteer opportunities and music program. Each congregation is a bit different based on the membership, here's a link to find one near you. Many stream services on Zoom so you can check them out with very low commitment.

  • TIL putting solar panels on land currently used for biofuels would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks to go electric

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  • I disagree , electricity transportation is superior to fossil fuel transportation. 40% of all oceanic shipping traffic is for fossil fuels, which consumes more energy. Plus all of the land based fossil fuel shipping. Investing in grid infrastructure makes the grid more resilient to disasters and distributes energy more directly and efficiently than by vehicle or pipeline. Plus the benefits of less congested shipping, rail, and road routes, less air pollution, and less noise pollution for sea life.

  • Does anyone have any advice for young adults that are struggling in life?

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  • Try finding a supportive and fulfilling community that helps you achieve your life goals. I've found this at my Unitarian Universalist (UU) church. UU's don't believe in a shared religious text, instead they have a core set of shared values. My church has people who identify as atheist, Christian, several types of pagan, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, etc. We celebrate religious holidays from all of them as well as secular holidays like Trans Day of Visibility and Earth day. The focus is on being together and trying to make the world a better place. There's active volunteer groups for hunger relief, housing support, the environment, and LGBTQ support. I also really like the music program. There's a handy website to find a congregation near you, many stream services on Zoom so you can test them out before going in person. They can vary a lot based on the members of each congregation.

  • How do you fight doomerism/pessimism in these trying times?

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  • Find a supportive and fulfilling community that is trying to make things better locally. I've found this at my Unitarian Universalist (UU) church. UU's don't believe in a shared religious text, instead they have a core set of shared values. My church has people who identify as atheist, Christian, several types of pagan, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, etc. We celebrate religious holidays from all of them as well as secular holidays like Trans Day of Visibility and Earth day. The focus is on being together and trying to make the world a better place. There's active volunteer groups for hunger relief, housing support, the environment, and LGBTQ support. I also really like the music program. There's a handy website to find a congregation near you, many stream services on Zoom so you can test them out before going in person. They can vary a lot based on the members of each congregation.

  • Student Parking

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  • I went to a university in a rural area, they invested in local bus services to make it free for students. It was cheaper than building more parking anyways

  • Student Parking

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  • Universities are ideal places for investing in public transit, fuck cars

  • YSK Tips for a Winter Storm

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  • I go with something like these, but I'm not sure what brand I have

  • YSK Tips for a Winter Storm

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  • Great additions!

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    YSK Tips for a Winter Storm

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    YSK tricks for one of the cheapest meals: beans and rice

  • Antique Memes Roadshow @lemmy.world
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    The Epstein files never existed?

  • Aneurysm Posting @sopuli.xyz
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    DAE?

  • Antique Memes Roadshow @lemmy.world
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    DAE?

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    Do you liek mudkipz?

  • politics @lemmy.world
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    Trump taps TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

    www.usatoday.com /story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/19/donald-trump-mehmet-dr-oz-medicare-medicaid/76432777007/
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    YSK: US Senate offices pay attention to how many constituents are calling them on a topic. Democracy doesn't end at the ballot box

    www.senate.gov /senators/senators-contact.htm
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    Republicans "stunned and disgusted" as Trump taps Matt Gaetz for AG

    www.axios.com /2024/11/13/matt-gaetz-republicans-trump-attorney-general
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    FTC Says Middlemen Appear to Be Driving Up Drug Prices

    www.nytimes.com /2024/07/09/health/ftc-pharmacy-benefit-managers-drug-prices.html
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    How Congress Defanged Biden's Big Science Push

    www.politico.com /news/2024/03/09/biden-touted-science-funding-but-congress-hollowed-out-his-promise-00146065
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    As Cancer Treatment Advances, Patients and Doctors Push Back Against Drugs' Harsh Side Effects

    apnews.com /article/cancer-treatment-drugs-doses-lung-breast-495855360fdd6f213990c781c82690ea