cymbal_king

@ cymbal_king @lemmy.world

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3 yr. ago

15h ago

Listen to your mother
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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 15h ago
They need a T break...

21h ago

Can some please explain to me why it is that your health insurance can deny you medication, even if your doctor says you need it?

They argue that they are preventing waste and fraud by holding doctors accountable. Like "oh if we didn't have this power then doctors would order so many unnecessary tests and prescriptions"

(Not defending them, just sharing what they say)

2d ago

Replying, voting and removing are all ways of expressing your opinion about a post. They differ in anonymity and sophistication.

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 2d ago

Commenting, so sophisticated

2w ago

Newsom’s message to the Democratic Party: Be more ‘culturally normal’

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 2w ago

I think this is a critical point. Broadcast TV and Radio used to create a common shared cultural identity. But now a lot of the population has hyper personalized algorithms driving what content they consume, and there's an overwhelming amount of content out there. At least once a week I hear someone mention a new "must watch" TV show or podcast I've never heard of and don't have time for.... So yeah, who defines "culturally normal?"

2w ago

Fashion is just someone popular telling you that you should wear the clothes that they like.

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 2w ago

Others.have already mentioned art. I also see fashion as a way to make me feel more confident about myself. If I feel like I look good, it adds to the messages I'm sharing with the people I interact with

2w ago

World’s Most Harvested Crops (2024)

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 2w ago

How much of this is used to make inefficient fuel for cars? At least 25% of the corn in the US is...

Relevant Technology Connections video

2w ago

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 2w ago

Agreed.

There's several examples of >2min speeches that hit super hard: Luthen's "I need all the heros I can get", Karis' "random acts of rebellion", the "one way out" speech, Mon Mothma's final speech.

There's huge character growth and complexity for most of the main characters. Although I guess Syril never had much character growth, but that was kinda the point of his obsessive character. And they really showed how the rebellion grew from basically nothing

2w ago

TIL drinking, smoking, games, etc are all "social lubricants" for making conversations easier.

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 2w ago

Nicotine addiction isn't a habit, it's an addiction. If you smoke, quitting is the number one thing you can do to improve your health. In the US you can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Lung.org for free evidence-based resources to help with quitting.

2w ago

Is that a bathtub?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 2w ago

Nicotine addiction isn't a willful habit, it's an addiction. If you smoke, quitting is the number one thing you can do to improve your health. In the US you can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Lung.org for free evidence-based resources to help with quitting.

3w ago

What do you recommend I carry in my first wallet?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 3w ago

Your local public transit card

3w ago

Despite anti-Musk protests, Tesla remains best-selling car model in CA by a wide margin for 2025

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 3w ago

Is it just brand awareness and advertising? In my experience Hyundai, Kia, and VW make superior EVs compared to Teslas and they tend to be less expensive for similar models

3w ago

Mars Organics Can’t Be Fully Explained by Geological Processes Alone, NASA Study Says | Sci.News

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 3w ago

Long chain alkanes? So you're saying there's oil on Mars?! Sounds like Mars could use some freedom

4w ago

I'm not complaining

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 4w ago

The negative effects on cancer and heart disease risks far outweigh benefits regarding Alzheimer's. Smoking increases risk of lung cancer by more than 25-fold.

4w ago

I'm not complaining

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 4w ago

If you smoke, quitting is the number one thing you can do to improve your physical and mental health. Nicotine worsens anxiety and depression long-term by disrupting dopamine signaling in your brain. In the US you can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Lung.org for free evidence-based resources to help with quitting.

4w ago

How to find/format second hard drive after install?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 4w ago

Thanks!

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4w ago

How to find/format second hard drive after install?

1mo ago

Whats something new thats actually good?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Andor is arguably the best Star Wars content since the original movies

Heat pump technology has come a long way recently. In locations that stay above 0F (-18C) they're now competitive with fossil gas furnaces for performance and cost (cost results may vary based on local incentives). Many units now work below 0F too, but they get more expensive/less efficient

Personalized mRNA vaccines to prevent pancreatic cancer recurrence after surgery have had some promising early results in clinical trials. This is one of the hardest cancers to treat, so this could be huge.

1mo ago

Is there anything like church without the church?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Thought I'd share that UU congregations I've been a part of really don't like focusing too much on Jesus/Christianity, especially outside of the high Christian holidays. We even held an Earth Day service on an Easter Sunday because we have more members who identify with various varieties of paganism/wicca or are agnostic

1mo ago

Is there anything like church without the church?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Fellow UU here, second checking them out. Wanted to emphasize that there's no expectation to believe a particular religious text. Our services lately have been around the themes of practicing resistance (which can take many forms) and being resilient in the face of adversity. Our congregation celebrates holidays from most major religious traditions as well as secular holidays like Earth Day and Trans Day of Visibility. I'm also a big fan of the community volunteer opportunities and music program. Each congregation is a bit different based on the membership, here's a link to find one near you. Many stream services on Zoom so you can check them out with very low commitment.

1mo ago

TIL putting solar panels on land currently used for biofuels would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks to go electric

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

I disagree , electricity transportation is superior to fossil fuel transportation. 40% of all oceanic shipping traffic is for fossil fuels, which consumes more energy. Plus all of the land based fossil fuel shipping. Investing in grid infrastructure makes the grid more resilient to disasters and distributes energy more directly and efficiently than by vehicle or pipeline. Plus the benefits of less congested shipping, rail, and road routes, less air pollution, and less noise pollution for sea life.

1mo ago

Does anyone have any advice for young adults that are struggling in life?

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cymbal_king @lemmy.world 1mo ago

Try finding a supportive and fulfilling community that helps you achieve your life goals. I've found this at my Unitarian Universalist (UU) church. UU's don't believe in a shared religious text, instead they have a core set of shared values. My church has people who identify as atheist, Christian, several types of pagan, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, etc. We celebrate religious holidays from all of them as well as secular holidays like Trans Day of Visibility and Earth day. The focus is on being together and trying to make the world a better place. There's active volunteer groups for hunger relief, housing support, the environment, and LGBTQ support. I also really like the music program. There's a handy website to find a congregation near you, many stream services on Zoom so you can test them out before going in person. They can vary a lot based on the members of each congregation.