Never even heard of this before, but I've been a console gamer for a long time until my Steam Deck. I'll check this out, thank you so much for linking!
You ever just feel “off” for a few days, low interest, low energy, lack of motivation, poor sleep, eating WAY too much, and have it take you a good 3 - 4 days before picking up on the obvious fact that depression has decided to move in again?
This poem was so, so good. I’ve never heard of this author before and I don’t normally read poetry, but I’m going to pick up a copy of his book now....
Queer and trans lives do not always follow the same timelines that cis and straight lives follow. We do not always hit the same milestones at the same times. Our lives are not always legible to those on the outside. This is one of the most beautiful things about queerness — the way it invites us to shed ways of moving through time that do not serve us.
I feel like this is trying too hard to claim for queer folks what is intrinsically, universally human. Is anyone’s life always legible to those on the outside? And come on, non-linear narratives are hardly new or unique to queer authors, lol. Plenty of folks have been bothered by that kind of narrative, it certainly doesn’t mean there’s anything special about that.
Of course I remain open to being corrected. It could well be that I’m just ignorant on the history and function of non-linear narratives. But this reads like the author is trying way too hard to lay claim to things that pretty much everyone experiences to varying degrees at one point or another.
Hadn’t realized how reliant upon Reddit I’d become for news and interesting things until after it turned to shit and I quit it. I’ve rediscovered RSS for ex., using reader apps to scan sources directly and read without all the noise—that actually came from someone’s recommendation here in the comments. I’ve found...
Okay, but why do we care about polls as much now? Haven’t they been spectacularly wrong for the past few election cycles? Not all, but I definitely feel like the overall accuracy and reliability of most national and state polling has been exceptionally poor....
the actual study, for the curious: National, State-Level, and County-Level Prevalence Estimates of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Self-Reporting a Lifetime Diagnosis of Depression — United States, 2020 by Lee B, Wang Y, Carlson SA, et al.
Women are nearly twice as likely to experience depression. This is a surprise to me. I would've thought them to be closer, or if anything, the men to lead, given all the attention that men seem to be getting for having fallen behind (ex: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/01/30/whats-the-matter-with-men).
Finally, the study says:
What are implications for public health practice?
Decision-makers can use these estimates to guide resource allocation to areas where the need is greatest, possibly by implementing practices such as those recommended by The Guide to Community Preventive Services Task Force and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
It's tragic that so many elected officials will completely ignore this, continuing to allow their state to flounder in so many ways, while pursuing identity politics. If I felt that my representative were failing me and my state (I'm in CT), I would be using this report to beat them over the head to demand that they do better. Sadly, that doesn't seem to be the case.
I finally bought a (flat pack) dresser recently. I love it, but when sliding the drawers in and out there is some minor sticking/resistance and some very slight misalignment. I am perfectly fine with this and actually kind of prefer it (it's nice that the cat can't open them), but I am wondering if over the long term, the...
Correct. You can also use graphite for lubrication in high temperature environments, such as a stove. I use it to lubricate the sliding racks in my oven. Wet grease won’t work well here, so graphite is a great option.
As others have already said to you, please try to be respectful and engage in good faith. We’re trying to build something different than what we left. If you’re honest with yourself, you can see that you’re being flippant. Choose grace instead, friend.
Basically, the second order to me really boils down to this: AI generated content isn’t really a ‘brand’. Good writing shops tend to build a following with their writers and expectations with their editors. The writing, investigative, and editorial bent of a house is essentially what makes a shop. See The Economist and The New Yorker as examples. In other places, a lot of niche shops are selling personality as much as product with youtube, podcasts, and others.
Yep. This is why I've been a paying subscriber to Ars Technica for over a decade. You're exactly correct. Ditto with NPR.
Steam Next Fest June 2023 is now live (June 19 - 26) (store.steampowered.com)
I always enjoy checking out the demos from these events. Has anyone else tried any yet? Would love to hear about any fun demos you've found.
FBI resisted opening probe into Trump’s role in Jan. 6 for more than a year (archive.ph)
In pictures: Robber flies win insect photo competition (www.bbc.co.uk)
Holy smokes, the photography in here is incredible. Look at the one the 16-year-old kid won with!
It’s like this, sometimes
You ever just feel “off” for a few days, low interest, low energy, lack of motivation, poor sleep, eating WAY too much, and have it take you a good 3 - 4 days before picking up on the obvious fact that depression has decided to move in again?
The Summer My Father Was a Cowboy (www.theatlantic.com)
This poem was so, so good. I’ve never heard of this author before and I don’t normally read poetry, but I’m going to pick up a copy of his book now....
Elliot Page Does Not Owe You a Legible Timeline: On the Beauty of Nonlinear Queer & Trans Storytelling (bookriot.com)
Anyone else enjoying the Internet better, now that they’re off Reddit?
Hadn’t realized how reliant upon Reddit I’d become for news and interesting things until after it turned to shit and I quit it. I’ve rediscovered RSS for ex., using reader apps to scan sources directly and read without all the noise—that actually came from someone’s recommendation here in the comments. I’ve found...
Trump cruises, DeSantis flatlines in polling even after bombshell indictment (www.politico.com)
Okay, but why do we care about polls as much now? Haven’t they been spectacularly wrong for the past few election cycles? Not all, but I definitely feel like the overall accuracy and reliability of most national and state polling has been exceptionally poor....
One in five Americans is diagnosed with depression says CDC—but the spike varies state by state, with a big portion located in Appalachia. (gizmodo.com)
the actual study, for the curious: National, State-Level, and County-Level Prevalence Estimates of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Self-Reporting a Lifetime Diagnosis of Depression — United States, 2020 by Lee B, Wang Y, Carlson SA, et al.
The 'Super Racist Stuff' Behind the DOJ Report on Minneapolis Police | CW: Racism | Time (archive.today)
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Do I need to lubricate drawer slides to preserve the life of the furniture?
I finally bought a (flat pack) dresser recently. I love it, but when sliding the drawers in and out there is some minor sticking/resistance and some very slight misalignment. I am perfectly fine with this and actually kind of prefer it (it's nice that the cat can't open them), but I am wondering if over the long term, the...
Amazon Delivery Drivers Walk Out in First-Ever Driver Strike | Vice (www.vice.com)
Archive Link from archive.today...
Any other harness wearing cats out there? (beehaw.org)
This is Conan. Gets into too much trouble on his own so he has to wear a leash out on walks.
Owner of Destructoid, The Escapist, Siliconera, and others Fires Writers and Hires for "AI Editor" to Churn Out Hundreds of Articles Per Week (futurism.com)
According to their website, Publications owned by GAMURS Group include:...