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NYT: We kept schools closed too long
I remember you hammering away at this in 2020. I agreed with you at the time and also agree now. Horrible decisions made that have damaged a generation of kids, contrary to what science was actually saying. -
I was a Costco member for 38 minutes today ( warning: very long)
Not fond of their chicken or pork, either. I skip meat at Aldi. Lots of other good stuff, though. -
I was a Costco member for 38 minutes today ( warning: very long)
I like Aldi, but I won't buy meat there. You can save a lot if you find stuff you like. Their grass fed butter and cheese are good, and the sourdough bread is great. Vegetables can be ok, fruit is often subpar, imo, and canned goods vary. It shares a parent company with Trader Joe's, iirc. -
Justice Sotomayor making the case it isn't the guns stupid
Quite an argument (with yourself). -
Justice Sotomayor making the case it isn't the guns stupid
People tend to ignore things that conflict with their ideology, imo. It's one of the reasons I rarely post here any more. Most are completely entrenched and not open to discussion. -
Justice Sotomayor making the case it isn't the guns stupid
Yet our murder rate is less than over 60 other countries. Which should allow the objective thinker to realize that the number of privately owned guns is not the only factor involved. -
Justice Sotomayor making the case it isn't the guns stupid
Yeah, they do, and even worse. You don't get murder rates 5 to 10 times higher without them, but many countries do not count/track events like it's done here. I'm not defending our situation, as it's far too high and too often. I just get tired of people not being perceptive enough to... -
Justice Sotomayor making the case it isn't the guns stupid
https://www.datapandas.org/ranking/murder-rate-by-country -
Dune: Part Two
The first one? Only 5 more to go. Enjoyed them all, but the first one is the best, imo. -
How is the economy right now?
It was a little over 15 T in 2020, went to 19T by Jan 2021, went up to 21.7 T in mid 2022, and has now declined to 20.9T. With the money supply still 40% higher than 2020 it's silly to expect prices to do anything but continue to increase. -
How is the economy right now?
Money supply is the key component to inflation. Supply chain disruptions cause temporary increases, but those prices decline when the disruptions cease and supply levels are restored. Inflation of the money supply causes more lasting, often permanent, increase in prices. Check out the 5 year... -
How is the economy right now?
You might be right about Big Mac, I don't eat a McDonald's, just Googled and that's the answer that popped up. I did buy a Wendy's single (burger only, no combo) at a truck stop in Albert Lea MN the other day and it was $7.11 with tax. But my point is that the effects of inflation are baked... -
How is the economy right now?
If your retirement accounts are at the same dollar value they were in Jan. 2021 you have lost over 20% due to inflation. If they are up 25% from January 2021 tou are pretty much even. I think the economy is pretty good for the upper 20% of earners/ income brackets. However, for everyone else... -
Federal officials find children being employed as cleaners at a protein production facility in Iowa.
I saw no mention of their age in the story. AlaskaSeminole asked if they were 9 or 17. It would be nice to have some actual information, not just speculation and hand-wringing. -
Federal officials find children being employed as cleaners at a protein production facility in Iowa.
So is a car wash. Are those off limits until you're 18? -
Federal officials find children being employed as cleaners at a protein production facility in Iowa.
Mostly a hose and a broom,sometimes a shovel. Industrial shops may also use bleach or cleaners, but it's not complicated or "high powered", unless that's how you refer to a manual car wash. Nothing a teenager shouldn't be able to handle. -
Federal officials find children being employed as cleaners at a protein production facility in Iowa.
Much safer to clean a kill floor than drive a grain truck. -
Federal officials find children being employed as cleaners at a protein production facility in Iowa.
I helped butcher our own animals when I was 10, younger if you count chickens. No reason a 17 year old can't clean an area like that. I agree that the story needs to provide actual ages to provide a more full picture. There's a big difference between 7 and 17. -
Are you for an increase in nuclear fission reactors for more carbon reducing electricity generation?
Yes. Have been saying this for years. -
Who Else Has TINNITUS?
Pretty close to that for me, but zero raspiness, just the high pitched ringing. Have it in both ears, but it's so "loud" in my left ear I normally don't notice my right. Listening to movies etc with noise canceling headphones is my best respite.