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TIL about the gameboy accessory that gasses kids to sleep for surgery
As the kid plays videogames or listens to music, nitrous oxide, an anesthetic gas, is emitted through the snorkel and puts the child to sleep.
Finally!
A humane way to euthanize our children!
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Libs of TikTok creator accuses NBC News of stochastic terrorism after bomb threat investigation
The modern Republicans are domestic terrorists by their own admission. They deserve to be named and shamed for what they are.
Both sides are not alike.... The following is an excerpt from my blog post (no ads, no benefit to me).
In a study evaluating Left-Wing and Right-Wing domestic extremism between 1994 and 2020, there was one fatality as the result of Left-Wing extremism, versus 329 fatalities resulting from Far Right extremism in that 25 year period. [5]
The Far-Right movement is the oldest and most deadly form of domestic terrorism in the United States, and The Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism found that the Far-Right is responsible for 98% of extremist murders in the U.S. [24] Furthermore, for nearly every year since 2011, Far-Right terrorist attacks/plots have accounted for over half of all terror attacks/plots in the United States. [21]
In the U.S., Right-Wing extremism was responsible for two-thirds of all failed, foiled, or successful terror attacks in 2019, and was responsible for 90% of attacks in the first half of 2020 alone. [21] Since 2013, Far-Right extremism has been responsible for more terror attacks/plots than the Left-Wing, ethnonationalism, or religiously motivated attacks/plots. [21]
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Family of teen who died by suicide after video of her assault was posted online sues school
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Some hotline resources for our international brothers and sisters (courtesy of Psychology Today):
Argentina Suicide Prevention Resources
Australia Suicide Prevention Resources
Austria Suicide Prevention Resources
Belgium Suicide Prevention Resources
Canada Suicide Prevention Resources
Chile Suicide Prevention Resources
Colombia Suicide Prevention Resources
Denmark Suicide Prevention Resources
France Suicide Prevention Resources
Germany Suicide Prevention Resources
Hong Kong Suicide Prevention Resources
Ireland Suicide Prevention Resources
Mexico Suicide Prevention Resources
Netherlands Suicide Prevention Resources
New Zealand Suicide Prevention Resources
Singapore Suicide Prevention Resources
South Africa Suicide Prevention Resources
Spain Suicide Prevention Resources
Sweden Suicide Prevention Resources
Switzerland Suicide Prevention Resources
United Kingdom Suicide Prevention Resources
United States Suicide Prevention Resources
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Ukraine: Hack wiped 2 petabytes of data from Russian research center
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I agree with you completely. Any time knowledge like this is destroyed, it illicits the same feeling for me as thinking about the destruction of the Library of Alexandria.
Fuck russia, but also fuck destroying knowledge in the name of war...
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Las Cruces man arrested after making hot chocolate, noodles during home invasion
Kind of a sad case in which better social support and community mental health programs may have resulted in a different life for this guy.
I don't think this guy had any malice. Some might argue that his statements to police were just excuses, but his behavior was bizarre enough to make me think this was a guy who was in need of food, shelter, and help; not incarceration. But the DOC is the largest mental health provider in the US....
It makes me think of my former clients/population I worked with. I hope this guy gets the help he needs. The world and the people in it aren't black and white; we all live in the grey. I worked with criminals I'd consider better people than many "upstanding citizens."
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As Far-Right Surges in US and Germany Debate Rages Over Disqualification of Those Who Would Destroy Democracy
The far-right movement has been spreading around the world.. It's perhaps most on display in the US right now, but it is a global threat.
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Biden mocks Trump over Haley, Pelosi mix-up
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Obvious troll. Joined 8 minutes ago, first comment is belligerently stupid whataboutism.. Name is BadActorLol...
Might as well block you now because you're bringing nothing worthwhile to the table.
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Viral videos of Tesla drivers using VR headsets prompt US government alarm
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And the innocent others that they may kill in the process?
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State laws are factoring into college choices for young adults
My first thoughts from reading the headline was that it probably had to do with abortion and cannabis legalization.
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Italian town in turmoil after far-right mayor bans Muslim prayers
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I think it just might have to do with the history of Islamic terror attacks..
Such as the London bombings and bridge attack, Charlie Hebdo attack and the more recent stabbings in France, the Madrid train bombings which killed 193 people, the November 2015 Paris attack in which 130 were murdered, the 2016 Atatürk Airport attack in Turkey which left 45 dead, the 2016 Brussels bombings, just to name a few...
I'm not suggesting that all or even most Islamic individuals are dangerous/terrorists. But there is a long, bloody history of Islamic extremism throughout Europe.
I'm also not suggesting this justifies these bans in Italy whatsoever. I share this because it's essential context to answer your question.
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More than one-third of Americans believe Israel is committing genocide, poll shows
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There's no justification for Hamas' terrorism, nor is their justification for Isreal's genocide.
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Is housing health care? State Medicaid programs increasingly say ‘yes’
People must have their basic needs of food, shelter, and safety met before anything else can be reasonably addressed/improved.
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This study reveals that kiwifruit and vitamin C supplements can enhance mood and vitality, with kiwifruit showing stronger benefits, uncovered through innovative smartphone surveys.
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It basically is...
A good practice is to check who funded the given study. Look under acknowledgements.
In this case, it was Zespri International Ltd. "the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit"
The purported benefits claims are from self-assessment phone surveys..
Definitively no suspicion of bias in this research...
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Lemmy is a bigger echo chamber than reddit
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My first thought reading the title was "Better check his posting history, probably alt right."
They are certainly outnumbered on lemmy and face factual rebuttals without insulation of echo-chamers.
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State laws are factoring into college choices for young adults
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Some campuses have such horrifyingly greater rates of rape too... It varies from campus to campus, but it's a systemic issue. Source
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I’m 18 — and facing jail because I won’t fight for Israel
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What an utterly stupid statement... She's refusing to contribute to committing genocide, but that's not enough for you. You think she should kill herself too...
If everyone refused to contribute to the genocide, then there wouldn't be one either. There's no reason young people resisting conscription should be making futile self-sacrifices. She's already sacrificing her freedom in refusing to participate in a genocide, and spreading awareness and dissidence.
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Why do they say "there's no true Left in the US"?
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Allow me to enlighten you by illustrating how both sides are absolutely not the same
Some highlights:
There is a stark difference in the means with which the two groups engage in acts of extremism. In a study evaluating Left-Wing and Right-Wing domestic extremism between 1994 and 2020, there was one fatality as the result of Left-Wing extremism, versus 329 fatalities resulting from Far Right extremism in that 25 year period. [5]
The Far-Right movement is the oldest and most deadly form of domestic terrorism in the United States, and The Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism found that the Far-Right is responsible for 98% of extremist murders in the U.S. [24] Furthermore, for nearly every year since 2011, Far-Right terrorist attacks/plots have accounted for over half of all terror attacks/plots in the United States. [21]
In the U.S., Right-Wing extremism was responsible for two-thirds of all failed, foiled, or successful terror attacks in 2019, and was responsible for 90% of attacks in the first half of 2020 alone. [21] Since 2013, Far-Right extremism has been responsible for more terror attacks/plots than the Left-Wing, ethnonationalism, or religiously motivated attacks/plots. [21]
These are excerpts from a blog post of mine, but I have ads turned off and do not benefit in any way from it.
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Upvote/downvote ratio instead of total numbers?
I was really unhappy with that change in the last update as well...
I couldn't find a setting to change it back to the actual numbers, but I think that should absolutely be an option in settings.
As you said, the numbers provide a lot more information regarding engagement/views/how controversial a comment/post is.
Some people may feel it's frivolous, but I'm considering a new app if it remains a percentage.
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What's the point?
I stumbled here from browsing all, and want to be open that I'm a cisgender male; I don't want to come off like I'm misrepresenting myself.
I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for the adversity and prejudice you've experienced.. it's heartbreaking...
As others have said, you have many accomplishments to be proud of. I think it's impressive. Even if you're feeling weak, you clearly aren't a weak person to have accomplished what you have, let alone in the face of adversity.
I've just gone back to school to work on my counseling masters, and my professor tonight was drilling home the essential need for a sense of community and support. If there are relevant support groups near you, I would highly encourage you to join one. The fact that you're posting here is great.
I don't know you, but I care about you. You say you feel like giving up, and that can mean many different things. Sometimes that means giving up on living, and I want to share these international resources with you (and everyone else here) if you ever feel like taking your life.
I can't even begin to imagine what it is like for you or others in this community. But I sincerely empathize with you and I wish I could be there for you. If you are in the US, there are warm lines in many states that have individuals trained to be supportive listeners. Here is NAMI's helpline directory.
I understand I'm out of my element and that this may come off as out of touch and like putting a band-aid on a bullet hole. But my heart genuinely goes out to you because I can feel pain in reading your post, and this is the only way I know how to help.
I really hope you don't give up. I mean that as sincerely as I can be. You sound like a determined, strong and tenacious person to have done everything you have. I hope I can be that strong and accomplished.
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Why did we care that Taylor Swift was ATTENDING the super bowl
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It's the best shopping day of the year. I couldn't care less about football, but I love the superbowl because it means stores and roads are empty.
