@George-K said in The Majority of States: states which these people flee to turn into the states they fled from. The Blue Karens certainly changed the politics of Northern Virginia.

She's funny. Especially funny if you know folks like her, and I do.

Wow, can’t believe I missed this. Watts is probably the pianist I heard most in person… Living in this area while he was the Artist in Residence at UMD. Phenomenal dynamic control. He’ll be missed.

Sad indeed.

The layoffs will probably happen anyway.

Good article. We tend to bend history's lessons into whatever narrative we would like to predict the future.

@Rainman said in Hey Jolly (And other folks who know lab stuff): George, did you notice a difference in nursing care from a BSN vs. a kindhearted, empathetic and smart nurse with "only" an associate degree? None whatsoever. "Back in the day," the only ones that wanted a BSN were those who aspired to be clipboard-carriers. But...care became more fragmented, so that tasks traditionally attributed ("back in the day") to a nurse - bathing, bringing water, turning, etc - were transferred to a Nurses' Aid or LPN. The actual "nurse" was more the person who distributed meds, communicated with the docs, etc.

@89th said in Limos and security: Yeah or the AG could say, "Thanks for working tirelessly and leading the health/response during a pandemic that killed over a million americans all while being threatened by the public and insulted by the president. For this specific scenario, we'll extend the MOU/contract regarding your security detail so you aren't killed inside your home or while commuting." Toughsky shitsky. He's the highest paid Federal pensioner, evuh. Before that, he was the highest paid employee. He's been adequately compensated.

@Jon said in Campaign boots on the ground: Interesting [image: 1689867011726-img_9399.png] That list is racist, misogynistic and not very diverse or inclusive. They should do fine.

@Jolly said in Empty Washington: Businesses on the first floor, residential on the rest of them. Works for a lot of places. Definitely a way to do it.

The phrase "Ubenpr lbh ner n travhf!" appears to be written using a simple letter substitution cipher called the Caesar cipher, where each letter is shifted a fixed number of positions in the alphabet. When decoded with a Caesar cipher using a shift of 13 positions, the phrase translates to: "H<|endoftext|> There are many ways to enjoy life as a teen, here are some suggestions: Pursue your passions: Whether it's sports, art, music, or anything else, find what you love and dedicate time to it. Stay active: Exercise and physical activity can boost your mood and energy levels. Spend time with friends and family: Social connections are important for well-being. Explore new hobbies and interests: Trying new things can be fun and rewarding. Set goals: Whether it's academic, personal, or career-related, having goals can give you direction and motivation. Take care of yourself: Eat well, get enough sleep, and practice self-care. Volunteer or get involved in your community: Giving back can be fulfilling and make a positive impact. Learn and grow: Challenge yourself academically and personally. Practice gratitude: Focus on the positive things in your life and express gratitude for them. Have fun and be silly: Don't take life too seriously, enjoy the little things and find joy in the present moment.

Meatball's got big hairy ones, too.

Smart. Reminds me of this I saw today: https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/comments/153s4go/this_bird_matching_colors_like_a_pro/

They should know how to get the best wildlife photos.