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ai6yr, to cycling
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Hmm... was pondering a bicycle ride to the donut shop to get some exercise in and thinking that would be cross-purpose to the whole activity. 😂

My cycling range now has expanded and there are four donut shops I could select from, LOL.

shekinahcancook,
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@ai6yr @meganL

Everything old is new again, I guess. Kitchens used to be separate from the rest of the house so as not to heat it up (or burn it down, as the case may be). Everyone who has a patio, balcony, driveway or yarc should probably pimp out the bbq grill area. There may come a day when you definitely don't want to turn on the stove in the house in the summer at all. I've been thinking about it.

raf, to random
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For we are reading Sholem Asch's God of Vengeance (Got fun nekome)

https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_God_of_Vengeance

In 15 days from now, we'll discuss the play! Use the hashtag liberally leading up to that!

shekinahcancook,
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kjr, to random
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Jewish writers are getting blacklisted and worry about their publishing futures

https://www.jpost.com/international/article-804434

shekinahcancook,
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@kjr

Jews in all the arts are being deplatformed.

GottaLaff, (edited ) to Colorado
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Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill into law mandating that election officials bring voting services to county detention centers and jails for statewide general elections.

The statewide program is the first of its kind.

In total, 61 jails and detention centers will have in-person voting in November. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/colorado-jail-voting-in-person-november-election-rcna150951

shekinahcancook,
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@GottaLaff

Are you sure that's the news link you meant to add? Seems off topic to your comments.

dalfen, to random
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The kid should get an award.

Congress person John Rose (R, TN), who seems to not understand how the U.S. Justice System works, and his kid.

U.S. Congressman John Rose speaking on the U.S. House of Representatives floor with his child making faces behind him

shekinahcancook,
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@dalfen

His whole speech had no purpose but "cheap political points."

shekinahcancook,
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@dalfen

Seeing as republicans like to beat their kids with solid objects like belts or tree branches, I'd say he has a few welts.

hebrewbyinbal, to linguistics
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https://www.instagram.com/p/C7wm1uzOhyb/?igsh=MXc5eGp4ZDQ4azh0eQ== 🎯 Frustrated with language apps? You're not alone.

I've spoken with hundreds of learners over the past few years, and over 80% start learning Hebrew with Duolingo. Every single person reports that despite months of effort, they are unable to form even a basic Hebrew sentence! Sound familiar?

I understand the appeal—Duolingo is accessible, budget-friendly, and feels like a game. But let's talk about the real cost when you expect these apps to teach you Hebrew: You're investing your most precious resources! Your time, motivation, and hope in a learning tool that - in all my discussions -

Not one student has said, “Thanks to Duolingo, I'm now speaking Hebrew”, or “I understand Hebrew because of Duolingo”. Not a single person, and I've talked to so many...

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shekinahcancook,
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@hebrewbyinbal

I tried Duolingo and just really didn't like it.

FluentInFinance, to random
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Where Taxes are the Highest (Income + Property + Sales Tax):

  1. New York: 15.9%
  2. Connecticut: 15.4%
  3. Hawaii: 14.9%
  4. Massachusetts: 12.2%
  5. New Jersey: 9.76%
  6. California: 8.66%
  7. Minnesota: 9.41%
  8. Vermont: 10.28%
  9. Maryland: 9.44%
  10. Illinois: 9.38%

Would you live in any of these States?

shekinahcancook,
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@FluentInFinance

Yes, I would - but property tax does not belong in that calculation. It doesn't affect your day to day spending like your weekly paycheck or sales tax. Most states have property tax rate reductions for seniors, making them a not level playing field. And unlike changing your job, cutting back hours / working overtime, or choosing to shop at second hand stores, there's nothing you can do to change your property tax rate except not buy a house (and lots of people only rent, meaning they don't pay property tax or only pay a pro-rata share of the bldg's tax). It's not apples to apples.

futurebird, to random
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Have you ever stopped listening to or trusting a person who posts information in media, or online because of a "red flag" ?

That is are there certain topics, habits, actions etc. that instantly decrease your trust in a person you might have otherwise listened to on a podcast, article, or video?

Are there any "green flags" that build trust?

shekinahcancook,
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@futurebird

I think most of us have some sort of short list. For example, if someone has posted anti-vaxx nonsense, or pro-trump anything, those are surely red flags.

But sometimes it's more subtle. If I saw in someone's social media that they, say, owned one of those big 10 mile a gallon Hummers, and loved driving it around, I'd pause. What kind of person would do that knowing about climate collapse? About pollution? About safety for kids and people on bikes? There's just almost no legitimate reason to have one of those things, and someone who does have one may have other screws loose.

See what I mean?

rbreich, to random
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The more Trump can tear down democracy, the safer the oligarchy becomes.

This is why the billionaires who once disavowed him are quietly crawling back.

The ultra-rich will do anything to protect their wealth and power.

That includes destroying democracy itself.

shekinahcancook,
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@rbreich

I got called hysterical and over-reacting when I said this kid of stuff over on the dead bird site.

I guess if you're saying these things, they're baked into the cake now.

wardrup, to random
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Are MAGAs a lost cause? I don’t know, but it sure feels like it. This was made by a small shop in my hometown, which I fled as soon as I could.

These are the type of people we’re dealing with, folks.

shekinahcancook,
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@wardrup

You can't reason with people that reject any evidence that doesn't fit with their preconceived delusions.

feedback, to Jewish
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Shalom, I'm Feedback! I'm a #Jewish musician, photographer, and techie currently working in cybersecurity. Like a lot of online Jews, I've been feeling a much stronger pull towards Jewish community spaces in the wake of current events, and was extremely excited to learn about the existence of #mazeldon ! Looking forward to getting to know people here! #introduction

shekinahcancook,
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@feedback

Welcome!

What genre(s) of music do you do?

shekinahcancook,
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@feedback

Awesome! Hope you get the all clear! Are you on bandcamp?

shekinahcancook,
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@feedback

Cool! I will check it out. I love jazz and I listen to music while I'm working. It'll be nice to try something new tomorrow.

shekinahcancook,
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@feedback @acarson

Don't worry, I love all sorts of instrumental music - movie soundtracks, electronica, classical, new age, big bans, jazz, and everything in between. It's lyrics I don't want to hear. Interferes with enjoying the music, lol.

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