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  • I tell every doctor "a few weeks ago" and then when they suggest a date I say yes. So every doctor has a different day lol. Hopefully that doesn't come back to bite me

  • Mississippi governor signs bill to let cis people sue trans people if they use the bathroom
  • Well considering that one woman literally pulled another woman's skirt down (not all the way) because she felt it was too short, in front of other people, and then called 911 herself, I wouldn't put it past someone in a bathroom to do worse if they "suspected" someone was trans, whether or not they actually are

    Also I'm sorry for all the commas but I already did it and I don't want to edit it lol

  • Former Far-Right Hard-Liner Says Billionaires Are Using School Board Races to Sow Distrust in Public Education
  • I think there are a few problems - many private schools are religious, many parents have to work multiple jobs for their small apartment (and so can't do homeschooling), and a lot of people, at least in my area, that were homeschooled as children have religious fundamentalists for parents that completely fucked their lives educationally and socially (and so don't see homeschooling as a viable alternative)

    But yeah, public education has sucked for awhile. I remember in high school they gave everyone in my grade the same final exam, but half of us studied one subject and half of us studied a different subject. So my class was royally screwed. Did I mention the test determined the teacher's pay for the following year? So the teachers were screwed also.

  • It's not fair.
  • Yeah, I was trying to find something that didn't need water for when I'm away from a sink. Saw those tablets and thought they'd be great! Luckily I read the description.

    I guess I'll have to stick with the wisp things.

  • French government says Kristi Noem lied about cancelling meeting with Macron
  • Well she didn't meet with him...so technically she didn't lie

    My guess is she was "planning" to meet with him but never told anyone (except her publisher) and ultimately "cancelled" it because she probably had no idea how to even approach getting such a meeting in the first place

  • More than a million adults have legal guardians. In seven states, they can't vote.
  • Judges, at least in my area, are increasingly explicitly listing which rights are being taken and which rights remain with the individual. For example, financial concerns or driving may be directed to the guardian but the individual still has the right to get married. I would hope that voting would be one of those line items.

  • How would you approach these goals?

    More health than fitness but I couldn't find a could place to ask. Basically, I'm not sure where to start with all of this. All of these are from my physicians due to various health conditions I have. I know I need to ramp up to them. All of these are per day.

    Also, I'm really looking for ideas, not medical advice, but just fyi I will definitely be presenting a plan to my doc to make sure it works in the context of my medical stuff.

    • 150g protein (currently I don't think I even eat 30g)
    • 10g salt (no idea how much I eat but I take 1.5g salt tablets per day and my family historically doesn't eat much salt)
    • 4-5L fluids (I might drink about 1L...maybe. I can use high water content foods to achieve this goal)
    • Increase brushing to 2x with electric toothbrush (currently use a manual one)
    • Floss 1-2x (i suck at this one)
    • Waterpik (i never do this)
    • Low intensity exercise 2-3 min (not a typo...will increase later) (in a former life I did a lot of high intensity exercises so this is very boring and feels like a waste of time)
    • Lose 30lbs (currently holding steady) (this one is obviously not per day lol) (this one is also less important at this time)

    Those are the main ones. Where would you start? And how the hell do you fit an entire 150g of protein in in one day??

    My physicians haven't been super helpful with the practical side of things. Also I can't afford a dietician so that's part of what's made this so difficult.

    More context that might be of help:

    • I generally eat 3 meals per day, sometimes snacks but not usually
    • I drink mainly electrolyte beverages and water
    • My mental health has sucked for awhile so everything feels impossible
    • My proteins are usually chicken, beef, pork, and sometimes nuts/beans. I also like dairy-based protein drinks. Although I like seafood, my family really doesn't so I have to limit that.
    • No food allergies or religious requirements
    • My range of motion is not limited. I basically just need to keep my heart rate down.
    • Sitting up for long periods is hard, so I've been thinking about starting there so that I can have more fluids more easily
    • I am only allowed to do recumbent exercises or things laying on my back. I can also sit on the edge of a tub or pool. But walking/running/standing exercises are out for now
    • Reminder apps and charts are not really helpful for me, but I would be willing to try more of them
    • I'm an American and we do not weigh our food lol. Even if I started that I have no idea how I would calculate this stuff. 😬 Tips/resources are welcome, though

    Thanks for any ideas!

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    How do I view long screenshots without them being blurry?

    Tried to research this but it only told me how to create one, not view it.

    My problem is that anytime there is a long image, namely a scrolling screenshot, it is blurry and unreadable when I try to view it. This includes when I just zoom in as well as when I save the image to my own photos and try to view it from there.

    So how am I supposed to do it? These (seemingly) aren't low quality images because it happens every time - on here, text messages, search results - and no one else ever says anything about it.

    There are no issues viewing other types of images and my phone is updated.

    Also, I'm on Android.

    7
    Why does this website have a loading screen to process my cookie preferences?

    I have never seen this before. Usually once I click my preferences the screen just goes away. What's the difference between those websites and this one?

    !Frito Lay Rold Gold pretzels website

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    How are newer cars (gas/hybrid) supposed to sound?

    Context: I drive a 15+ year old SUV, and I am no longer in the position to just replace everything should anything bad happen. So sadly I will have to buy a newer car at some point. Hopefully not anytime soon 🤞🏼🤞🏼 But, I noticed when shopping with other people that newer cars sound weird. My knowledge of car troubleshooting is little more than sounds good/sounds bad, looks good/looks bad, smells good/smells bad, feels good/feels bad.

    So, how are newer cars supposed to sound?

    18
    Degoogling - can someone ELI5 how certain apps work on Graphene OS?

    Hi,

    I am (very, very early) in the process of degoogling. I am definitely not a high risk as far as needing to be completely locked down. It's more about trying to have a little more control over how my data is used.

    I am looking at Graphene OS, but I am a little confused how certain apps (that rely on Google services) work. I have a Pixel 8 and will have it for the foreseeable future.

    The apps I currently use that I would still need (or their equivalents) are:

    • Clash Royale (Supercell)
    • Notion (Notion Labs)
    • Clickup (Mango Technologies)
    • Business Calendar 2 (Appgenix)
    1. If I installed these exact apps "sandboxed", what exactly does that mean from a user standpoint? Will I have to use a separate account, reboot my phone, etc, or is it a quick process to use the app?

    2. Is there a list of apps that I could browse to find equivalents to the above? Recommendations here are also ok.

    3. I saw that Firefox isn't exactly private(?) and that Vanadium is better in that aspect but I don't understand why. Can someone ELI5, and help me see if this is a relevant concern for me?

    Thank you! 😁

    70
    What is a (good or bad) comeback that you thought of hours after an argument/debate?

    One of my more terrible ones is,

    "Well, the man sure can limbo, right under the bar that [political opponent] set."

    7
    How do I figure out a fair price for a used bike + accessories?

    I am wanting to sell a used adult bike with some accessories (a camelbak and a helmet). I don't think the bike is worth much but the bicycle blue book doesn't list this brand (genesis from walmart) and other calculators are pricing it at $50+ even in poor condition (not ridden much, tires need to be replaced). I don't think it cost more than $180, if that, when I bought it 4 years ago.

    If anyone could point me in a good direction I would be grateful.

    I am in the USA.

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    [USA] [401K] I was in a settlement for a class action lawsuit involving a 401k. I just received a 1099r. Box 7 has code "7"; I am under the age to withdraw without penalty. Will i receive a penalty?

    Sorry for long title:

    • USA
    • in a state with no state income tax
    • my former employer (international corporation) messed up 401ks, resulting in class action lawsuit
    • settlement gave claimants <$20 each
    • just received a 1099r for this amount
    • box 7 = "7", which means normal distribution per IRS
    • I am under 59.5

    I don't understand the table on the IRS website. Just wondering if there will be a penalty for this settlement "distribution" or if it is waived since it was part of a lawsuit. I usually do my taxes by myself so I don't have anyone to ask.

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