I'm 25 and I don't have a drivers license. I mean, I've never really felt the need to go and get one. Public transport is usually the fastest option where I live, and it takes a lot less responsibility to use it....
Took my comment right out of my head. As someone who lives east of the city the redline would have been nice to have but racism took it away. I was just talking to my gf about it last weekend when we went into the city for a ballgame and how nice it would be to ride the train instead of driving.
My ex from Norway mentioned how unusual it was that so many places and people here fly our flag (USA), so I was curious to hear what it's like for others here on the fediverse.
people posting here are going out of their way to post -- and it feels like every thought has more weight or sanctity or meaning when it's being posted here, at the dawn of a new era and the fall of an old....
I haven't been on reddit since Sunday and today I took a peek at the front page and was instantly angry and defensive. I am glad to have a do over here. I too doom scrolled all day looking for things that confirm my bias and make me agitated. It will take some time for me to get past that mentality.
Love the way you worked this against HR. I had a situation kind of like yours once where we got a per diem daily for a hotel and one meal. The company let us keep the leftover money from the per diem until they hired a new manager that insisted we turn in the extra (it wasn't much maybe $5-25). Fine, we all started getting more expensive hotel rooms and spending the rest on food using every cent they gave us. . After about 2 years the guy who made us turn in the leftover money left and we went back to being able to keep the extra money.
I said this on the place that won't be named, and got downvoted. Poor dumb people are FAR easier to control/exploit than well educated people who have a financial safety net (be it private or social)
I know plenty of people who are constantly hurt financially by republican policies and still spout off gop talking points and vote along party lines. It blows my mind. Kinda like when I was a career firefighter and would sit at the dinner table in the firehouse and listen to guys who railed against taxes and "the government" when their income depended on taxes and "the government". I should have seen back then that you can't reason with people who are 100% bought in with the propaganda. When I'd ask them what they will do for a living if all taxes were abolished the just blew it off.
Good point. We did have the best equipment available since the county we worked in was one of the richest in the country and had a decent property tax rate. Most of those guys also were anti-union but were members of our union for their own benefit. When it come time to collectively bargain though they wanted to leave it up to the county council because they thought the union had to much power. I'm glad I had retired by then because it would have been hard to have a civil discussion with them about that.
Interesting. I can't get that one to work either. Magazines are case sensitive so could that be the issue? Either in the magazine name or the instance?
Yeah seems like there was a problem earlier today from what I have been reading. I think it's working right now but I suspect there will be hiccups along the way as the userbase grows faster than the servers can keep up with.
In the past, when searching on a search engine, I would use "site:reddit.com" to narrow down my results. However, with Lemmy having different instances that may contain varying content, I found myself unsure of how to approach searching effectively. While the Lemmy search feature is useful at times, I sometimes miss the...
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Thanks for the reply! I appreciate a seasoned opinion and conversation.
I am working on an new article about Navionics and OpenCPN along with another article about Raspberry PI uses on the boat like you mentioned up to including nmea interfacing. I personally have used both OpenCPN and Navionics but it's been several years since I have had hands on experience and I need to refresh myself with them both. I feel like I wrote an article about them back in 2017 or so but I can't remember off the top of my head.
The website and articles are something I do when I have a little bit of free time. I wrote up a few articles this year, the first since 2018 - 2019. I also run a Chris Craft Catalina owners group. I'm open to any suggestions for articles or advice you'd like to share. If you'd like to write an article about anything boating related I'd be happy to post it.
Kiddie has recalled 134 models of fire extinguishers manufactured between 1973 and 2015. These models include plastic handle fire extinguishers and push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers. Many marine models are included in this recall including models that were previously recalled in March 2009 and February 2015. The...
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We’ve all heard the storing batteries on concrete myth before. Some of us refuse to store a car or boat battery on concrete because our mechanic or trusted friend said it will drain the battery. Turns out this myth had some truth in it but is no longer relevant with today’s battery construction. Early Batteries … Continue...
We've all been there, heading to the boat for a day of fun only to realize the weather turned and it's no longer safe to head out on the water. Or we have spent a weekend out, get ready to head back to the dock and get surprised by a storm on our way in.
Boating safety equipment is essential to ensure the safety of you and your passengers while on the water. Here are ten examples of boating safety equipment that every boat owner should consider
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A US judge late on Tuesday granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to temporarily block Microsoft Corp’s acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard and set a hearing next week.
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Why do people prefer cars over public transport?
I'm 25 and I don't have a drivers license. I mean, I've never really felt the need to go and get one. Public transport is usually the fastest option where I live, and it takes a lot less responsibility to use it....
How common is it to fly your country's flag, and how is it seen by others?
My ex from Norway mentioned how unusual it was that so many places and people here fly our flag (USA), so I was curious to hear what it's like for others here on the fediverse.
I love how thoughtful everything feels on lemmy
people posting here are going out of their way to post -- and it feels like every thought has more weight or sanctity or meaning when it's being posted here, at the dawn of a new era and the fall of an old....
Follow the expense policy to the letter, he said.
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Republicans Declare Banning Universal Free School Meals a 2024 Priority (newrepublic.com)
As states across the country move to make sure students are well fed, Republicans have announced their intention to fight back.
For those who might not know. Here is the way to search for and subscribe to federated magazines.
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New Chris Craft Catalina Owners Group Forums - I Like It Here (ilikeithere.net)
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Storing Batteries On Concrete Myth - I Like It Here (ilikeithere.net)
We’ve all heard the storing batteries on concrete myth before. Some of us refuse to store a car or boat battery on concrete because our mechanic or trusted friend said it will drain the battery. Turns out this myth had some truth in it but is no longer relevant with today’s battery construction. Early Batteries … Continue...
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Unless you can afford to throw away the money you are spending on the boat you are going to want to get it surveyed by an accredited surveyor.
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We've all been there, heading to the boat for a day of fun only to realize the weather turned and it's no longer safe to head out on the water. Or we have spent a weekend out, get ready to head back to the dock and get surprised by a storm on our way in.
10 Essential Boating Safety Items - I Like It Here (ilikeithere.net)
Boating safety equipment is essential to ensure the safety of you and your passengers while on the water. Here are ten examples of boating safety equipment that every boat owner should consider
Dripless Shaft Seals - I Like It Here (ilikeithere.net)
Dripless shaft seals are an essential component of a boat's propulsion system, helping to prevent water from entering the boat's hull and causing damage.
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A US judge late on Tuesday granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to temporarily block Microsoft Corp’s acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard and set a hearing next week.
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Boat hulls are designed with different displacement types to suit different boating purposes and environments. The two main types of hulls are planing and displacement