You can always buy a rice cooker but I think it's good to learn how to cook without specific instruments, it also cuts down clutter in the kitchen.
I take a similar approach, but wanted something better for rice, so I bought an aluminum pot with a ceramic coating on the inside as an alternative to a rice cooker. Does a great job with rice and can be used for many other things as it is a normal pot/dutch oven.
Despite calling Bernie out for at least some of his shit, I do think he has generally been one of the better Democrat senators in terms of progressive domestic policies. I wonder now if anyone actually can climb to that political level without being corrupted or rejected and black-listed by the system.
I used to support the Democrats and him in particular. It was demoralizing to see how he supported the DNC after his 2016 and 2020 campaigns, but I think there are lessons we can learn from his career. For me, he represents a good example of how operating in good faith within the existing US political system as a path to major reform is not a viable strategy (Jill Stein as well), but that you need to build organizations outside of this structure to seize political power and force the change that the system resists. Unions and other community organizations. The attempt at a general strike led by the UAW in 2028 for example.
I don't believe this will fundamentally change any systems within the US, nothing short of revolution would achieve this, but I think it is an opportunity to improve lives. It's a chance to show people not only that they have power, but how to build the power to fight for themselves.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm tired of putting my faith in these people when, you're right, it feels like they've given up all pretense and dropped the bar on the floor. All they've ever done is disappoint me. Working and learning from socialist and labor organizations has given me hope again that there is a path to change.
And for even juicier chicken, directly inject cranberry juice using a needle and syringe. You can use other juices, but IMO, cranberry goes best with chicken.
For outrageously juicy chicken, sous vide to 155-160F directly in cranberry juice (no vacuum bag). This may bring the chicken beyond many people's juicy limits, so I suggest trying the other two recipes first to gauge your personally acceptable limit of juiciness.
Stop giving a shit about those limitations. Stop posing the question and expecting others to fix it for you. Leaded fuel is a much bigger problem than the cost of replacing or retrofitting those planes and if people don't have an incentive to change, they won't.
At the government level:
Subsidize the cost of retrofitting, set a hard deadline for no more leaded fuel, tax that fuel ridiculously starting yesterday...seriously, just invest in actual solutions instead of shrugging your fucking shoulders and saying, "but it'll cost too much."
Money ain't shit compared to public health. Give the problem a reason and the means to be solved. It really isn't that hard unless your government only cares about profits, not about improving the lives of its citizens.
Community level:
If this is your case, it'll be harder, but you need to create circumstances where either the government's or those continuing to use and produce leaded gas are punished for doing so. This is only possible through mass organizing. One of the simplest versions of this is through forming consumer unions. An even simpler method is to burn all of those little fucking planes down and burn every new one that pops up. Make it too expensive for people to buy and insurers to cover.
I think you can see where I reached the limits of my patience in writing this comment. I joke, but it is an effective means and should probably be The last resort. The point is nothing will change unless you take direct action which will involve organizing people who are affected by this problem to invoke positive change. Alone you are weak, together you are powerful. Power is what allows you to change the world.
Receives email invite to cyber security training
Email: "RSVP for Meeting"
Looks around suspiciously, then selects NO
For real though, I don't do this...often. I'd laugh if I ended up getting signed up for one of these though. My institution isn't that advanced on their IT front yet.
outdated hardware
I think they prefer the term "time-tested."
Umm, this is a science community, we say 6.5 x 10^6 decades here, buddy.
Paper my ass, that was a small book!
As a scientist, I'm disappointed there were no models with big, goofy lips, even if it was to show how unlikely and ridiculous it would be.
"A different damned drink."
I agree with the term enshitification for this thing normally, but this is just a "bait and switch" at this point.
True, but you can also see that I clarified my statement in better detail after initially wording it poorly. You got me, I guess I'll go rethink my entire worldview now.
Ah, the context of how you meant my username is ironic wasn't clear.
Why do you think the CPC takes the influence of culture so seriously? Of course they are aware how culture can influence a revolution.
Not sure if that was meant as a gotcha? I thought it was obvious given the conversation so I assumed you meant my username was racist. My bad.
That makes sense and sounds like how I used to be too, no real TV, just a computer or laptop and I also don't like how they are made the center of living spaces.
I think it became a social thing for me, watching movies or listening to music with others while we sit around. I also exercise on a bike or something while watching a show if it's too cold to actually enjoy going on a ride just for leisure. If I'm alone, I don't end up watching it much, I'd rather read or listen to something while on my computer.