I think it would be helpful - in addition to UBI - we had systems in place to prevent the gouging by the rich and powerful.

Universal Basic Healthcare, Universal Basic Housing, Universal Basic Food/Water, Universal Basic Education.

If we have these covered, then the UBI could be modest, and there would be less danger of gouging by the rich.

Side note, I had a couple of high blood pressure readings recently, and was considering using one of the injectable drugs for weight loss. But after talking to a doctor, I thought I’d try watching the food that goes into my “pie hole” first.

That was a few weeks ago when I saw my doctor. Since then, I’ve been eating much fewer processed foods, and more fruits and veggies. I was surprised at the difference of caloric intake and carbs from snack foods compared with regular fruit as a snack. “Tortilla chips: serving size 5 chips!” And eating the processed snack always leaves me wanting more. I also added some moderate walking exercise.

So after 4 weeks I’m down 8.5 pounds, about 3+% of my body weight. I already feel a big difference. Now I’m thinking I don’t need to inject expensive chemicals into my belly. Maybe I can just eat healthier foods and walk a few miles per week.

Thanks. Much appreciated.

What data are you referring to?

I was thinking of buying a Synology system. I was actually looking at prices this past week.

That being said, I’ve got an old 2019 desktop running Windows that is coming to the end of its support, that I was considering making a Linux machine.

How complex is making a roll-your-own NAS?

“Democratic ticket”

Not: “Democrat ticket”

Totally off topic, but this is the first I’ve noticed Forge Jo. I’ve spoken Esperanto for years, and instantly see this as the Esperanto word for forge “forĝejo”.

The hat on the G makes it a soft G. And the J is pronounced like the Y sound in fjord.

They are against diversity, equity, and inclusion. Make them say it.

Hurting women is ok for them, too.

It in Elon’s case, catches fire and locks you in

Only the programmers that have to run queries in it because that’s their job. 😭

I found it. Thanks.

There’s a lot of links and anger over “imma” and “we be”!

I think everyone might need to “chill” but that would have similar problems.

Ok, they asked him to stop saying “we be” and “imma”.

I thought these phrases were ingrained in Internet culture and were no longer just a “black” culture thing.

What phrase or word did he say that offended them and provoked then to tell him to stop?

I’m an old white dude that cares about my African American friends, and tries to use my Caucasian skin powers for good. However some words work their way into general American culture from its subgroups. I think if people use lingo respectfully then there’s little harm. However there are some taboo words and pejoratives that should not be used.

Is AAVE = “African American Vernacular English”? That’s the only thing I can think that it would be.

COVID makes you dumber, but what happens if you start out dumb?

Yes but can you run Doom on a dead badger

Hey, about out to an interactive fiction dude/dudette!

I programmed in TADS many years ago, but I want to learn and use inform, because I want a Z-code game like my timeless heroes at Infocom.

I do think, however, that a company that’s not drowning in money wouldn’t be giving a bunch of generic research grants.

To clarify, you don’t think not-for-profits should fund grants for things that (by vote of the board) aligns with their mission?

I’m trying to figure out your beef with them.

This particular celebrity spent time in a concentration camp, though. Let him speak truth to power.