Homicides went up in 2020 and 2021 and are now rapidly coming back down. Violent crime nationwide hasn't increased. But the perception of a crime wave still colors U.S. politics.
A few years ago i bought a very run down mobile home and i started rebuilding it from the steel/iron frame up. Ill include a few pics of the in between in the comments, but this is my kitchen finally completed. I rehabbed some used cabinets and built a good bit of them from scratch as well as the cabinet doors. This is my first...
This would save young Americans from going into crippling debt, but it would also make a university degree completely unaffordable for most. However, in the age of the Internet, that doesn’t mean they couldn’t get an education....
Exactly this. I grew up poor and didn’t have a quiet place to study. My grades suffered greatly as a result, and a number of other reasons. I needed education for upward mobility.
After struggling to get an education, finally in my 30s I eas able to get out of poverty.
Yeah, I’m similar, living almost in the middle of the west coast in Oregon, USA. I can drive 20 hours south and only change states once. That’s traveling 65MPH+ most of the time.
People who have turned to X for breaking news about the Israel-Hamas conflict are being hit with old videos, fake photos, and video game footage at a level researchers have never seen.
Here in South Europe people mostly use Viber. Edit: I was very unaware about situation in Southern Europe as I’ve learned from this post… Most people in Croatia use Viber!
The attorneys defending Mike Lindell and his business against defamation claims from voting machine companies are seeking to sever ties with the “MyPillow Guy” over millions of dollars in unpaid legal fees....
Mike Dulak grew up Catholic in Southern California, but by his teen years, he began skipping Mass and driving straight to the shore to play guitar, watch the waves and enjoy the beauty of the morning. “And it felt more spiritual than any time I set foot in a church,” he recalled....
I don’t mind organized religion. What I do hate is that religion pushing their beliefs onto everyone they meet, pushing their religion beliefs throughout school systems, etc. If religious can keep to themselves, I see it like yoga or CrossFit.
Ladies of Lemmy, what cheese are you easily fascinated by?
Sorry for the novel (lemmy.world)
birth control pills ended the baby boomer generation (feddit.de)
Get the app (feddit.de)
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What part of your body do you tend to neglect in the shower?
I always forget about my naval. When I was younger I would never wash behind my ears.
FOSS Microsoft Office for Linux
Looking for an alternative to Microsoft Office for the Linux....
Killings in the U.S. are dropping at a historic rate. Will anyone notice? (www.latimes.com)
Homicides went up in 2020 and 2021 and are now rapidly coming back down. Violent crime nationwide hasn't increased. But the perception of a crime wave still colors U.S. politics.
Kitchen completed. (lemmy.world)
A few years ago i bought a very run down mobile home and i started rebuilding it from the steel/iron frame up. Ill include a few pics of the in between in the comments, but this is my kitchen finally completed. I rehabbed some used cabinets and built a good bit of them from scratch as well as the cabinet doors. This is my first...
18+ What is your absolute favorite website to read?
Israel calls for all 1.1 million civilians to leave Gaza City within 24 hours (www.reuters.com)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA (cdn.discordapp.com)
MY SIDES!
Don't forget to tip (lemmy.world)
It's coming. (lemmy.world)
A24 Expands Strategy From Arthouse Gems to More Commercial Films (www.thewrap.com)
Non paywalled link: archive.ph/IKzXb
I swear I didn’t change anything (thumbsnap.com)
Americans, how would you feel about making student loans completely illegal?
This would save young Americans from going into crippling debt, but it would also make a university degree completely unaffordable for most. However, in the age of the Internet, that doesn’t mean they couldn’t get an education....
In the US, there's a good chance you haven't even left your state either (startrek.website)
Windows: we noticed that you kept the useless search bar disabled since 2015, so we sent an update that re-enabled it without your permission (feddit.it)
For my “convenience” and because in this way they can show ads and clickbait...
Firefox will have a built-in ‘fake reviews detector’ — Amazon is in trouble (mashable.com)
The Israel-Hamas War Is Drowning X in Disinformation (www.wired.com)
People who have turned to X for breaking news about the Israel-Hamas conflict are being hit with old videos, fake photos, and video game footage at a level researchers have never seen.
What app you americans use for personal conversations?
Here in South Europe people mostly use Viber. Edit: I was very unaware about situation in Southern Europe as I’ve learned from this post… Most people in Croatia use Viber!
The complete guide to building your personal self hosted server for streaming and ad-blocking powered by Plex, Jellyfin, Adguard Home and Docker.
The complete guide to building your personal self hosted server for streaming and ad-blocking....
[8] I’m high and waiting for food at in n out and it feels like time is standing still AMA
It took so long to post this my food will be up soon haha
Iran Helped Plot Attack on Israel Over Several Weeks (www.wsj.com)
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gave the final go-ahead last Monday in Beirut...
What is a popular book that everyone buys but nobody reads?
Poutine w/ smoked meat (lemmy.world)
This (rule)s (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Yes we do
MyPillow lawyers say CEO Mike Lindell owes them millions of dollars (www.nbcnews.com)
The attorneys defending Mike Lindell and his business against defamation claims from voting machine companies are seeking to sever ties with the “MyPillow Guy” over millions of dollars in unpaid legal fees....
What games do you think would be great if they'd get properly remastered and would be a hit if it was done?
I believe this will mostly affects games which were lacking in technology....
Roses are red (slrpnk.net)
Jesus Christ is my ninja (lemmy.world)
America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon. They really don't like organized religion (apnews.com)
Mike Dulak grew up Catholic in Southern California, but by his teen years, he began skipping Mass and driving straight to the shore to play guitar, watch the waves and enjoy the beauty of the morning. “And it felt more spiritual than any time I set foot in a church,” he recalled....
He doesn't look it, but Toby is 14! (sh.itjust.works)
And he is the best boy I’ve ever had.
Windows Copilot's is showing third-party Ads to Windows users (www.ghacks.net)