I thought the restriction was CHARGING to replace a light switch as an unlicensed electrician, am I wrong? I’ve never heard of DIY being disallowed. The only restrictions I know of are needing to pull a permit for structural stuff and I’m in an area with pretty tight electrical regulations (EMT conduit, no Romex allowed)
Alexander Smith, a contractor for the US Agency for International Development (USAID), said he was given a choice between resignation and dismissal after preparing a presentation on maternal and child mortality among Palestinians, which was cancelled at the last minute by USAID leadership last week....
I’m happy to see someone express that opinion. I have so much in common with this guy’s stance on things (and even a lot of the bitterness) but I just can’t stand watching him. I really, really don’t like the “I’m hungover and angry” schtick and it makes it hard to watch.
I don’t mind a good takedown video but I’m not big on alcoholism as the punchline. “I drink because I’m so angry about this” just doesn’t resonate with me
But in his defense, his fans LOVE that presentation style and he’s catering to them.
I also had no idea he was in the Behind The Bastards crew! I wanted to check it out but I only drive for like 20 minutes twice a week (and that was my podcast time)
We would've been fooled (lemmy.world)
Colorado enacts right-to-repair law banning restrictions on parts pairing, mirroring Oregon's ban (www.cpr.org)
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Two more US officials resign over Biden administration’s position on Gaza war (www.theguardian.com)
Alexander Smith, a contractor for the US Agency for International Development (USAID), said he was given a choice between resignation and dismissal after preparing a presentation on maternal and child mortality among Palestinians, which was cancelled at the last minute by USAID leadership last week....
Report: Institutional Investors Will Own Over 40% of Single-Family Rental Homes by 2030 (medium.com)
May 30, 2024 - ( U ) G I N O Q T
‘RANDOM FLUFF #61’ [OC] (feddit.nl)
They're not "Minifigs," they're "Lego Men." Even the female ones. I feel very strongly about this.
Also, they’ve sucked ever since they stopped having just basic smiley faces....
Are Men Okay? – SOME MORE NEWS (youtu.be)