Bassman1805

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 55 minutes ago

Eh, kinda. The largest uranium reserves in the world are in Australia, and the highest grade uranium deposits are in Canada. The western US has large reserves that don't require international trade (though they're mostly in federally protected land so it would take a lot of government action to actually start mining it).

That said, Kazakhstan does the most uranium mining at the moment by a wide margin and they're not exactly a shining example of democracy. They're responsible for 25% of US uranium imports.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

You can do anything if you put your mind to it!

But like, don't submit it until it's due. If you finish early keep that shit to yourself, don't fuck with the managed expectations between me and my boss.

[–] [email protected] 46 points 21 hours ago (21 children)

Never give cops your phone, yes. Also, don't use biometrics to lock your phone. Police can legally force you to unlock with your thumb print, they legally (and like, physically) cannot force you to reveal a passcode stored only in your brain.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago

30 years ago that's just who he was. The local fuckstick who would pick crazy arguments at the bar. It was almost a rite of passage in Austin to get into a fight with him.

[–] [email protected] 33 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Transubstantiation is kind of in the Bible. Matthew 26:26-28

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”

Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the[a] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

The discussion of transubstantiation is just how literal "my body/blood" is.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's not exactly what the Haka is. They were often performed as a precursor to war, but not exclusively. They're also used as a celebratory ritual, you'll see modern day Maori doing a haka for kids graduating school for example.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Good idea, but again: wool socks will stay surprisingly warm even while wet.

If you're in the arctic circle long enough, it helps to have many options though.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Layers are the way to go.

  1. Long Underwear, a long sleeve breathable undershirt, good WOOL socks
  2. A sweater or other medium-thickness top garment.
  3. Waterproof snow pants and coat.

Good boots, preferably waterproof if you'll be in the snow a fair amount. Definitely good so you have better grip on snowy/icy ground. Thin "liner" gloves and thick waterproof gloves to go over those. A warm hat that covers your ears (I really appreciated my trapper hat when I went to Tromsø).

Avoid cotton. Cotton is horrible at insulating if it gets wet, as opposed to wool which can keep you warm while fully drenched.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago

Best news I've seen in weeks

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Okay, 800/day is nearly 300k/year, so your argument is still weak.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago (3 children)

CDC statistics show that in 2022, just short of 6,000 people died of influenza. That's about 16 per day.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/flu.htm

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago (3 children)

At least 2 DMT trips ago

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