Wahots

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[–] Wahots@pawb.social 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The Weinersmiths are self-described "space bastards"

That's a hell of a last name, lol.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 3 points 1 day ago

So insane, lol.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 7 points 1 day ago

40,000 people a year die in car crashes, but people are getting worked up over the motor the size of an orange that puts out 1HP, if that.

 

Of the 121 pedestrians killed in traffic last year, 120 were struck by a car while one person died after being hit by an electric bike, according to city transportation department data compiled by Transportation Alternatives.

 

TIL that crunches and situps are bad for your spine. And sitting for long periods of time.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

For a mountain bike, it means components strong enough and shocks big enough to roll over a melon-sized rock without crashing or going over the bars. Great for lift-operated parks, or singletrack in the backcountry. But yeah, $3500 for a city bike that is not a cargo bike is crazy to me. I'd be worried about it all the time.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 5 points 4 days ago

I got Motorola with a headphone jack, and I use it surprisingly often. All my Bluetooth stuff has fallen apart faster than my wired stuff.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 18 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Those fake astroturf fields and yards people are installing are actually quite toxic. In addition to heating plastic to high temperatures and baking it under powerful UV light each summer, the plastics and rubbers used for them are usually from sources like car tires which are full of PFAS to resist fires, wear, UV, etc. Those leach into surrounding areas whenever it rains.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Stereotype? It's nearly a universal truth at this point. Whatever they campaign against, they are doing. The list of people who are actually truthful and not sex predators, cheaters, bi/gay/CD or watching porn that they advocate banning would be shorter.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 5 points 5 days ago

This is still the best lifeline people have ever got from a lethal disease. As long as people keep up on the injections, we still might be able to keep HIV from spreading.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Honestly, I want one, but I also can't throw around more than $45k, it needs to be AWD, and have a 2" hitch mount for mountain bikes.

The market is coming, but I'm trying to also drive only when strictly necessary to places where I cannot bike or take transit.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 11 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Slightly tangental, but I learned that I was allergic to shellfish! I was wondering why I felt sick immediately after eating foods that were mixed with shellfish or contaminants. Knowing makes life a heck of a lot easier.

Edit: a bidet, to give you a better answer!

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 14 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Not to mention no universal healthcare for meds or doctors, and antiquated laws making it legally impossible for parents to help kids once they turn 18. If they have profound mental health disorders or addiction problems, they are fucked.

So many stories of people caring for their child with terrible health problems/addiction, only for them to fall through the cracks once they turn 18 and can't care for themselves. :(

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 7 points 6 days ago

This app seems like a privacy nightmare if you create profiles for people. I can guarantee you this type of app is going to get people to commit suicide after rumors abound about them. This seems perfect for cyberbullying and stalking, especially if you can get push notifications whenever they are nearby.

Who greenlit this shit? People would lose their minds if there was a male equivalent for women. (Which is also a terrible idea). Thank God I'm too old and queer, Jesus. What a terrible development for society.

 

Rocks gathered along the Colorado River contained evidence of a bustling community of animals in an ancient sea.

 

After passing a Dark Sky ordinance to curb light pollution and save energy, Pittsburgh is installing adjustable streetlights.

 

“Negative publicity may adversely affect our stock price, damage our reputation and expose us to unexpected or unwarranted regulatory scrutiny,” UnitedHealth noted in its most recent annual report. The company’s shares have declined 40 percent over the past year.

 

“Negative publicity may adversely affect our stock price, damage our reputation and expose us to unexpected or unwarranted regulatory scrutiny,” UnitedHealth noted in its most recent annual report. The company’s shares have declined 40 percent over the past year.

 

I use Transit, but I'm always curious what else is out there, particularly for bike navigation on protected bike lanes.

 

In an interview, Rob Kelly, the Kerr County judge and its most senior elected official, said the county did not have a warning system because such systems are expensive, and local residents are resistant to new spending.

“Taxpayers won’t pay for it,” Mr. Kelly said. Asked if people might reconsider in light of the catastrophe, he said, “I don’t know.”

The National Weather Service’s San Angelo office, which is responsible for some of the areas hit hardest by Friday’s flooding, was missing a senior hydrologist, staff forecaster and meteorologist in charge [said].

That office’s warning coordination meteorologist left on April 30, after taking the early retirement package the Trump administration used to reduce the number of federal employees, according to a person with knowledge of his departure.

 

I found it while looking for outfits for pride, and I really like the look. If it helps, here's where I found the source image:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/hercules-universal-xavier-serrano-models-relaxed-looks--252694229069998074/

 

Four experts were sued for defamation ahead of a seminar where they planned to talk about research into the potential health risks on playgrounds and sports fields nationwide.

 

At 100, the airship is still in demand.

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