I also found it really annoying. Fortunately it could be turned off by going to Settings in the sidebar -> “Look and feel” -> and set “Preset for swipe gesture” to disabled.

This isn’t the end to the case, the provisional measures are supposed to be temporary until they make a decision on the case

I don’t think you realise what the current state of a lot of Europe is, it is not good. Capitalism is bringing a lot of people into poverty and ruining the nature.

It’s socialism or barbarism.

A vegan irish coffee

Part of the reason is probably that China has affordable EVs like the BYD Seagull and the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV

Meanwhile when I wore a mask to an appointment my gp was telling me that “covid is a regular thing and isn’t serious anymore so it’s just like the flu or a common cold”. …and I’m pretty severely chronically ill, and last time I had covid was awful, so I think I’ll keep my mask on, and encourage others to do the same!

Studies have been done on this, and lower speeds correspond with less noise pollution.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412022005785

She has been running a blog called Skepchick since 2005, and is a youtuber focused on feminism and critical thinking. Although she doesn’t talk about marxism, she is an outspoken anti-capitalist.

Based on the stuff mentioned in Rebecca Watson’s video on it, I’d say it’s probably best to skip it. Video: https://youtu.be/avWOnnhjxM4

While not cheap, headphones with active noise cancelling is much better for public transport imo. E.g. the Sony WH-1000XM4 would set you back $350, which is a bit, but probably much cheaper than a car

Posted this comment elsewhere, but is relevant here so I’ll repost:

Further research is needed, but when digested casein breaks down into casomorphin which might bind to opioid receptors and release dopamine.

Sources:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casomorphin
• https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.231r
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-cheese-addictive#your-brain-on-cheese

Further research is needed, but when digested casein breaks down into casomorphin which might bind to opioid receptors and release dopamine.

Sources:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casomorphin
• https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.231r
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-cheese-addictive#your-brain-on-cheese

Looks like Ethan Hawke as John Brown (in The Good Lord Bird)

Wonder what all that could buy…?

It looks like they’ve stopped trying to hide it, and instead trying to normalize these symbols :S

I no longer Steal from Nature

You are diseased in understanding and religion.
Come to me, that you may hear something of sound truth.
Do not unjustly eat fish the water has given up,
And do not desire as food the flesh of slaughtered animals,
Or the white milk of mothers who intended its pure draught
for their young, not noble ladies.
And do not grieve the unsuspecting birds by taking eggs;
for injustice is the worst of crimes.
And spare the honey which the bees get industriously
from the flowers of fragrant plants;
For they did not store it that it might belong to others,
Nor did they gather it for bounty and gifts.
I washed my hands of all this; and wish that I
Perceived my way before my hair went gray!

Al-Ma’arri (973-1057)

Not to mention luxury coffee shops being the most useless thing on planet earth. honestly how many people can tell the difference in a blind taste test between starbucks and freeze dried instant coffee?

[Disclaimer: I’m a coffee snob]

Most people who go to Starbucks would probably not be able to tell if they’re drinking specialty coffee or grocery store coffee, my impression is that they don’t go there to get great coffee, but out of convenience. Chains like Starbucks are the fast food equivalent in the coffee world. I wouldn’t go to a Starbucks myself, if I’m on a long trip I love stopping by a good coffee shop where they serve specialty coffee. “Luxury coffee shops” (local coffee shops) have a place in our society, in my opinion international coffee shop chains do not.

This is just sad

Wait what? I’ve been feeling iffy about quite a few of their positions, but ended up joining the party this year because I need to be doing something. Just read their updated statement, and the Red Party saying that they “support those who defend themselves against Putin’s troops and fight for their freedom, independence and democracy” is very disheartening, and I’m wondering if I’ve made a mistake. I don’t support Putin, but holy shit, Ukraine is not fighting for democracy or any kind of freedom that we value.