Inb4 inclusion in this database will be required for anyone using Medicaid or other government assistance. You know ... for totally legitimate medicine reasons.
I had an excellent father. He wasn't perfect, but his imperfections and occasional impatience made him more human and relatable. Don't pretend to be perfect - let her know that everyone makes mistakes not just by saying it, but by showing them yours. Our world has become better for women to live in, but there still is a silent pressure on women to be flawless. Physically, emotionally, academically, professionally - we are not supposed to show weakness if we are to be taken seriously. Show her it's ok to be imperfect, this will be even more meaningful coming from a male role model.
And I'll echo what others have said - listen to her. Even if it's stupid ramblings about her favorite band or what a classmate did or any number of things you really do not care about. When she feels heard on the little things she will know she has a voice in the big things.
Lastly, be honest with her about the world not being fair. This was something my dad maybe could have done better. I was supported and told I can do anything a man can do, but I wish I would have known a little sooner what societal obstacles I was actually going to face. You don't have to make it sound ok or even acceptable, but all girls should know what they're up against so they can be prepared to face it head on.
Tax companies a % of what they save by reducing head count. Salary, benefits, insurance, everything. They still save $, but not as much - they pay into a fund for UBI. And eliminate loan interest tax deductions for loans (totalling) over $X (some reasonable threshold that doesn't penalize middle class mortgage holders).
And to the poster above, UBI is for everyone, so those still working get UBI plus a paycheck - that's how it's fair.
We are NOT economically prepared for the renaissance coming. And our octogenarian leaders don't even understand how to set up a printer. Something's gotta give or the economy will collapse. Some estimates are up to 25% of jobs in the next 10 years.
Your overall point is valid - the top wealth holders are screwing everyone they can, regardless of what generation they're in. But the older generations have some insulation - they were able to establish themselves economically before the vice really gripped. However, they are also the ones that allowed this to happen & often cheered it on - by voting for leaders who would enact policies designed to benefit the elite class at the expense of everyone else. It's not a generation war per se, but it is partially their fault & the reason boomers are known as "The Selfish Generation". Ironic since their parents were members of "The Greatest Generation" who were willing to sacrifice everything including their lives to better the world. One would think their kids would have learned something other than "Gotta get mine" at the expense of future Americans (both economically and ecologically). So it is a LITTLE about the generation gap.
Every recent flight delay I've experienced was due to mechanical issues or flight crew availability (scheduled crew was delayed on another flight, available crews had or would exceed mandatory hours limit, etc). As frustrating as these are, I'm not sure I want the decision-makers thinking "Gee, this delay will cost us thousands of dollars. Fuck it, send the flight!". These mechanical checks and crew hour limits are there for a reason. And let's be honest, regulations are only as good as the enforcement. This may not necessarily be a good change for consumers.
Yea, you're probably right. I guess I was overestimating the Risk-Reward calculation they go through. Like, if it doesn't cost much to be compliant (schedule already accounts for inspections, crews are already on salary) then they would be less willing to risk regulatory consequences. But as soon as it starts to cost them more to do so, compliance becomes "nice to have" and not a standard. Recent incidents suggest they have already been skipping steps, so I concede.
This is like the hot dog conspiracy - they used to sell hot dogs in packs of 10 and buns in packs of 8. So you always had a couple extra dogs and needed to buy more buns. Rinse repeat. Big Hot Dog and Big Bun manufacturers working together to squeeze more $ out of us. But... they have since solved the problem with shrinkflation - hot dogs now sold in packs of 8 (for a higher cost than before). Thank you big Hot Dog for saving us!!
My oldest got a smart watch which could make calls only to preset numbers that we added (mom, dad, grandma, aunt, and one neighbor who had a son the same age) at 9. That's when he started getting dropped off at friends' houses without a parent sticking around (mind you - this was just coming off COVID lockdowns, so we may have done it sooner if there was a need to). I wanted him to always be able to reach us in any situation. He's a really responsible kid, so he got a full smartphone the summer after 5th grade (11) when he went on the class trip to Washington DC. Currently in middle school with a smartphone and no issues yet, plus it gives us something valuable to him to take away if we feel he's letting grades slip, etc.
My second does not seem to share the same level of responsibility, so he did not get his smart watch until 10. He may not get a smartphone anytime soon. It depends on the kid.
My youngest is 8. Time will tell about how responsible he is, but Lord - this is the child that WILL need to call us. Always getting into something 🤦🏻♀️.
Generations of working-class Marylanders watched in disbelief this week as an iconic symbol of their maritime culture crumbled into the Patapsco River...
It is a weird take. There were stories after 9/11 about Sirius the K-9 patrol dog that died in the attacks, but no one was claiming this coverage meant that the dog's life was more important than the many human lives lost. After the initial reporting on the actual events, journalists very often turn to interest stories about very specific aspects and effects of the event. Like, almost every time a major catastrophe happens.
People in the U.S. are leaving and switching faith traditions in large numbers. The idea of “religious churning” is very common in America, according to a new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI)....
I'm not very religious (I was raised Catholic), but I have certainly seen faith be a remarkable help to people during tough times. It has the potential to be beneficial in the sense that it can give people resilience, a sense of community, perspective of the "bigger picture", and hope that the future will be better. I wouldn't write all religion off as "harmful".
But ... they get at least as much wrong as much as they get right, and it's definitely not the ONLY way to get those benefits (therapy, other social groups/healthy relationships have shown similar benefits). It just shows me that it's not all bad and like anything else that's run by humans, it's only as good as the people in charge. I think the increased acceptance and normalization of therapy, and emphasis on taking care of our mental health could replace most of the benefits of religion - if only we could erase some of the stigmas associated. One day!
It's all some people know, so it's better than nothing for them. Others, it's a nostalgic thing since they were raised that way. Or, it may be all they can afford - some people don't have coverage for mental health care and church is free. But, like I said, for many it is still the stigma - "only wimps need counseling, but a real man goes to church" kinda thing. We've got to keep breaking down the negative associations, but until then, this is what some people/regions have.
Yeah, I charitably hope she is interpreting "living wage" as living super comfortably in a mini McMansion in the suburbs with a pool in the back yard and a new car in the driveway every 5 years or so. I mean, that's how many of this generation experienced success, so it makes sense if that's her frame of reference. But a literal _living _wage is something you can...you know ..live off of. With super extraneous purchases like food and clothes and a roof over your head. They don't stop and think what they're expecting people to do - work all day or night long so she can have her ice cream and still not be able to afford rent. It's cruel and dehumanizing.
I mean, I think "those people" believe it's the billionaire pharma companies lying to them, not the individual researchers. And they're lying to everyone, including the doctors and public health officials. Not that I agree - that would be difficult to cover up & someone would surely whistleblow. But it does make more sense if you look at the brainwashing in that light.
See, even without ADHD, this is still a problem. Burnout does not require undiagnosed neurodivergency - we need to dispel the myth that working this much and carrying this much is normal. ADHD shouldn't have anything to do with it.
Nor should being a woman, for that matter. Take care of each other out there.
For example, I was doing research for a blog article and found a paper by a guy named Christian Messenger. That man was definitely destined for missionary work, but the paper was about football.
They are excellent on their own, but you can also put them in tacos or sprinkled over a salad as a crunchy replacement for croutons. When we make them, the kids usually grab handfuls before we can do much else with them. Make 2 cans' worth as a safety net!
I would love to get Hogwarts Legacy for my son - he just finished all of the books! He's getting a new laptop for Christmas, so we haven't focused on games, etc. yet but I'm sure he'd be thrilled to play!
That's because it's not taught correctly. It's supposed to apply to words that have an "ee" sound from blended vowels, because those are the words that are confusing to remember whether the i or the e comes first. And even then there are exceptions (weird, seize, Keith). It was never meant to cover words with an "ay" sound like weigh or where the 2 vowels are pronounced separately (science, glacier, being).
But it's much more fun to pick words that "disprove" the rule for Internet points (even though they were never meant to be in scope).
Another player who was at the table during the incident sent me this meme after the problem player in question (they had a history) left the group chat....
Well, the second pill costs them pennies to make; the first one cost them tens of millions of dollars in investments. The cost of research, development, and FDA-required testing is very high. Not to mention the facilities, cleanrooms, equipment, personnel, software, etc to manufacture, package, and distribute. And they dump a lot of that $ into the NEXT drug or device that could save or greatly improve many someones' lives.
I'm not saying they should be as expensive as they are - greed plays a big role in patent-squatting and these companies also spend a lot to purchase and kill competitor products giving patients no other options. These are all problems we should address. In a heavily regulated industry, having no competition is a recipe for inflated costs. But stating that it costs them pennies to manufacture these medicines and devices is intentionally ignoring a big piece of the equation & arguing in bad faith is not going to help make the situation any better.
Not sure how you are qualifying "often" here? I've worked on both the industry and government side of this equation and the vast majority of companies I've worked for or with are not receiving grants for research & development. Many of the grants given out are for procurement of the drug/device to government agencies (e.g., military, VA, etc) at a fixed rate and therefore cover generic branding costs, etc. so that the "more expensive" version is reserved for higher paying customers (spoiler: it's the same product). It's shady AF, but that's where most of the $ goes from these grants.
To be fair, I haven't worked for Pfizer, J&J, GSK etc. The big boys are definitely getting some kick backs, but they also deal in so many divisions that the grants are a drop in the bucket compared to profits. The bigger issue is that these are the same companies that are buying up the IP from the smaller players and burying them so that they don't compete with their money makers. IMHO, it should be illegal to sit on a patent for some period of time without commercializing or letting the IP go... So many useful medicines never see the light of day because they've already invested millions into an inferior product. Competition is good for the consumer, but in some of these arenas it's a virtual monopoly. What do we expect to happen ?🤷♀️
Seconding Grounded! It has multiplayer (up to 4 people) so you can play with your friends too. Building, crafting, combat, and an interesting storyline as well. Even appropriate for kids, if that's something that you care about.
Arguably, I find automations make a smart home truly smart rather than perks like voice control do. What are your favourite automations running at home?
Just a tip: You can also automate the bathroom fan with a timer to turn off after 30 min or whatever, since you want it to run for a bit but not all night.
[Alabama Senator] Katie Britt Marks Mother's Day With Bill That'll Prey on Pregnant Women (www.jezebel.com)
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This is a serious question, mostly addressed to the adult women among us but also to anyone else who has a stake in the matter....
Life doesnt have to be this way (lemmy.world)
‘They Are Just Pissed Off’: Scott Galloway Warns Young People Are ‘Opting Out of America’ As Older Generations Failed Them (www.mediaite.com)
Airlines will soon have to pay you back if they cancel or delay your flight (www.theverge.com)
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Parents of lemmy, at what age did/would you give a smartphone to your kids ?
In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity (www.independent.co.uk)
Generations of working-class Marylanders watched in disbelief this week as an iconic symbol of their maritime culture crumbled into the Patapsco River...
People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse (www.npr.org)
People in the U.S. are leaving and switching faith traditions in large numbers. The idea of “religious churning” is very common in America, according to a new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI)....
How's that supposed to work? (lemmy.world)
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What is the most on-the-nose or strangely objective name that you have heard?
For example, I was doing research for a blog article and found a paper by a guy named Christian Messenger. That man was definitely destined for missionary work, but the paper was about football.
You, yeah you there on the other side of the screen, you should fry up some garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas). It's delicious and costs like $2 tops. (lemmynsfw.com)
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Had this conversation with someone who chose to no longer be at my table after meeting a blind NPC (files.catbox.moe)
Another player who was at the table during the incident sent me this meme after the problem player in question (they had a history) left the group chat....
What is a video game that you'd love to play, but no one has developed yet?
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Arguably, I find automations make a smart home truly smart rather than perks like voice control do. What are your favourite automations running at home?