I'm debating if it's worth the cost to get a Bachelor of applied Sciences degree in manufacturing. It would open up a lot of doors. Grok helped me sort out some programs and gave me some ideas on how to pay for it without more student loans (finances would be tight). One of the programs Grok found will let me transfer up to 90 of...
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I just saw that meteorologist & professional storm chaser Reed Timmer is headed to Wisconsin for Thursday's storms.He's bringing Dominator 3, which is an armored tornado intercept vehicle. That doesn't fill me with hope.
I was watching a youtuber who lives in a van. Might be down by the river, I didn't ask. She was taking questions and someone asked what she listens to on the road. She said "Mostly oldies. A lot of Hall & Oates." I died a little on the inside.
skisby:
Similar experience about 15 years ago, one of my team came in the office & heard me listening to Public Enemy. He agreed old school hip hop was the best… I then introduced him to Grandmaster Flash! We still go to see concerts on occasion though he now has young kids to raise!
cruorem_angelus:
I know Hall & Oates is from the 70s. But their biggest record was 1984's Big Bam Boom and that's when they got on my radar. I know the 80s was a long time ago and I'll accept it as classic rock. It is a sliding scale, after all. But if 80s is "oldies", then what is 50s? The Scorpions were from the early 70s but didn't really hit it big until the 80s and nobody calls them oldies.
I've been working my ass off since October to get off my medications. My medical team knows this and yet, they keep prescribing more. It's almost as if they don't want me off meds. It's enough to make you wonder who they are really looking out for. Me or big pharma.
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the beginning of October. I'm controlling...
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helainked:
Well, as a Spaniard, you will know that our diet is based on the Mediterranean diet and its organismic benefits have been empirically demonstrated. Low cholesterol, adequate glucose levels, good digestion, hepatic and pracreatic protection, adequate production of the endocrine system, very good hematological density. We have less hypertension problems. We use lean fats, we do not abuse red meat as a general rule, we use a lot of fruit, vegetables and legumes. In short, it is a type of diet that is recommended by the WHO. I recommend you to adopt its benefits because it is proven to reduce cholesterol levels among other things. I also add to my diet glasses of water with hydrated chia seeds, grated ginger and lemon juice. It regulates glucose levels, I am very happy with the results.
cruorem_angelus:
@helainked Thank you for continuing to share your experience. I am taking good notes. One problem I run into with balancing my diet is two competing issues. Diabetes and high cholesterol. The fruits and vegetables recommended for a low fat diet tend to have carbohydrates that I need to be cautious of due to diabetes. At the same time, they have other health benefits. My doctor wants me to stay under 50mg of carbs per day and I can do that easily with my current diet. But that may be what is causing my LDL cholesterol to go up. I have cut out most of the junk food and I have been drinking a lot more water, too. I need to find the right balance that works for me.
I just realized that the $10hr job I had in 1993 (security guard) is a $22hr job today. So, really, all these years of work and gaining experience has meant nothing.
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A post on YouTube reminded me of this. Years ago, I was flying with a lens for a movie projector and the TSA guy had no idea what it was. He ended up calling two other people over to look at it. It was a black metal tube, threaded on one end, with a glass lens. You can see right through it. But these guys...
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skisby:
I once came back from a huge security conference with a bag full of samples & brochures, kept them entertained for about an hour & almost missed my flight!
Eating Tide Pods is officially out. Now the trend is eating...brace yourself.... packing peanuts! WTF is wrong with people. If you want to eat bad shit, have fast food like normal people.
I haven't had this since I was a kid. It looks almost the same. While it is firm when you start chewing, it's not the Bazoocrete* we GenXers remember. The flavor lasts about as long as Double Bubble, which is still 4 times as long as Fruit Stripe gum (which is about as long as Chiclets). Juicyfruit lasted somewhere in-between them.
If you wanted long...
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It's a damn good thing I happen to have an 80s vintage phone sitting on my desk because Samsung tech support chat just fucked up my cell phone and now I have to call a different Samsung support line for more detailed help.