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With all the bad stuff happening in the world like politics war racism homophobia etc. What is some good news that isI happening that we don't read or see about?
  • Back when I was using reddit, I found Uplifting News to be a helpful source of positive information. Some of it can be reminders of our boring dystopia, like students helping another by starting a laundry program at the school, but it's something. Here is the lemmy version.

  • Gen Z is actually taking sick days, unlike their older coworkers. It’s redefining the workplace
  • I feel like religion/conservatism plays a role in this mindset. There's a lot of pride in self-sacrifice and at least appearing "strong" in the face of adversity even if it's regarding your health. Not that I agree with it at all. I'm all for unlimited such days and self-care.

  • Plant Suggestions
  • Thanks for the feedback. The last time I repotted it was sometime early last year, and I don't know how frequent I should be doing that. Once the plant becomes twice as tall as the pot or taller?

    I didn't think about pruning being helpful for strengthening roots, so I'll give that a shot.

    So far the plant gets plenty of light. The window is north facing so it's more indirect light, but plenty of light gets through as far as I can tell. I tried moving it, but maybe I'm doing that wrong. Do I keep it in the moved position for several days, a couple weeks, or until I notice the branches aren't leaning as much and then move it again?

  • Plant Suggestions

    Hello,

    I've had this plant for 4 years now, and I'm not sure what to do with it. The plant is a money tree, and the floral tape and wire there is to prevent the trunk from leaning too much. There is a spot outside to place it, but due to Florida weather I've been afraid of leaving it outside for fear of its pot getting flooded from rain. It is in a pot that has drainage holes, but that only helps so much.

    Also, the trunk appears unsteady. When I pull it away from the window it's currently leaning against, it leans heavily to one side and I don't know if it will topple over or snap with a stiff breeze outside. Do I risk moving it outside, perhaps with more soil? If not, what other suggestions do you have? I live with cats who like to eat the leaves if they can access it, so keep that in mind. I don't want to trim/prune if I can help it, but it's about to outgrow the window at this point.

    !Without window support

    !Close-up in pot

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  • To explain in case you are serious, IMO I think they're meaning you can obviously articulate the point to which you came from where you originated class-wise, and explain in detail at that.

    But the "sucker" aspect is to point out how, even if we can find a way, the "game" itself seems to lead many to devolve into an existential thought-process of 'what is the point,' when it's much harder now-a-days to get to ANY point of success like a couple of previous generations were able to (those in their 50s+). If a person still believes that "winning" at the game is still important, then they already lost. Or they're just a bit bitter and using a mocking tone... hard to interpret tone in text.

  • Emotional overload
  • Regardless of the source's background, the information she mentioned actually reflects current knowledge of how infants and older children develop. In order to develop emotion regulation skills, healthy attachment, and social skills, we do naturally look away from our caregiver and others doting on us as a way to self-regulate intense feelings.

    In fact, many children can develop attachment and emotion regulation issues if caregivers aren't responsive and share compassion or empathize with a child's behavior (e.g. a baby becoming upset and crying if- when looking away- the caregiver instead tries to get its attention repeatedly and not giving the child a break.) That's why it's important to have some level of emotional intelligence to develop healthy attachments with kids and them with us.

    For more information, you can look up attachment theory and theories on human development (Erikson, Piaget, etc.). This is also mentioned here.

    Source: Therapist

  • [Solved] How do I get rid of my dead name in iPadOS settings?
  • I know you're joking, but for those who don't understand sarcasm it's more akin to a rebirth name when changing it after religious epiphanies or extreme cases of cuttingoff communication from one's origin family/tribe.

  • Have you gone down any rabbit holes that gave you an existential crisis?
  • Your last line about hiding reminds me of a peaceful species, the Nox, from Stargate SG-1, who had many abilities one of which was to become invisible and shield their community from detection. But funnily enough, they were so powerful and advanced they may has well have been treated like gods by anyone else.

  • Homemade tree for the BIG BOY
  • I don't know about OP, but when I put rope on my cat-tree's soft-fabric column I just wound it around the column (cylinder, don't know if it would work as well on a squarer support) as tightly as I could and safety pinned the bottom end to the 2nd to last row. The tight coil encourages friction and prevents slippage when he scratches it. The rope hasn't moved, aside from when I rotate it for a fresher side, since I placed it over 2 years ago.

  • Am I old now?
  • I haven't minded the extra bulk from cases used, but I also don't use Otterbox or their alternate equivalents or have a high end phone. I've had a case for every smart phone since I'm a clutz sometimes and nervous about breaking it. To each their own 🤷 . But regarding the original topic, I'd feel weird without a physical wallet after so many years of using one.

  • Color coding events is now available on Proton Calendar
  • Yay! Since I've transitioned from Google's calendar, this was one of the features I was missing. Happy to be able to differentiate between personal and professional appointments better now. I echo what @edisondotme@monero.town is saying.

  • Who else wakes up and has to blow their nose or clear their airways every morning and why?
  • Just for safety's sake, I would advise more for a diffuser with or without a light for aromatherapy. Lit candles unattended are notorious for fire-related accidents, and diffusers can act as a mini humidifier for some. But that's just imo.

  • is there a legal way to consume alcohol bought at a store, outside of a home, hotel room, etc.?
  • Yes, outside of Las Vegas, NV and The French Quarter, LA (other places noted below in comments, apparently). I don't know any place that allows it, but I could be wrong. I think it harkens back to the days of Prohibition with dry counties. Someone can correct me, as my history recollection isn't great. I'm guessing it's not much of a problem in the UK, or wherever you are located?

    EDIT: Added other places others listed

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  • Is "female" offensive?
  • I think that's because the descriptors come after the noun in reporting. Similar to how documentation is done for other professions, like healthcare. If it's out of the context of reporting, or other situations listed in the site below, it sounds grammatically strange or rude.

    https://myenglishgrammar.com/lessons/adjectives-function-as-nouns/

    Source: I'm in healthcare.

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  • If we can ban trans medical procedures, why haven't we banned circumcision?
  • Maybe it's too early in the morning, but can you explain what you mean by the latter point? I'm under the impression trans treatment is provided for individuals seeking gender affirming care, with parent agreement if the individual is a minor. Your statement sounds like only the parent is consenting...

    EDIT: Thanks, EatATaco. So my confusion lies in the equating puberty to hormone therapy. Similar, but not the same.

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  • What games do you recommend for my girlfriend?
  • When first starting out, I think relaxed games that help a player get used to left and right directions (side-scrolling or platform) and timing on the controls is a good start. Then evolve into camera and movement based controls.

    My suggestions are starting with these:

    My Brother Rabbit

    The Between Gardens

    Dawn (may have some camera control, but this is the most relaxing game I've played for that)

    Then move on to these:

    La Rana

    The Room Series

    Aim Labs or any shooting game that has tutorials/ practice mode (for FPS practice)

    These games are found on steam. Note, most of these are casual/puzzle based.

    I don't have much experience with co-op, so can't help you there. But I do like the suggestions so far based on reviews.

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