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[JHamilton9]

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Skip to 3:53 to see the kinds of monsters running our top universities

https://twitter.com/uva/status/1365424673153044483

I don't know why this is so funny to me. What a strange story to tell.

What a coward. I don't see any regret in his eyes and from listening to his tone. Admits to theft without any fear of prosecution because he is probably aware of the statute of limitations. I can't believe there hasn't been any calls for his resignation.

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I'm joking.

And such a Cavalier attitude about it, too...

[l3ulvl]

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Crazy/scary moment earlier today. Hopefully not bad timing giving the topic above.

nah you're good, my dog was very old, had an internal issue


I'd never let him off his leash, he had zero vehicle awareness, sounds like the owner of that dog should've done the same

[Majingir]

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A year ago today for many was the last day of work before it shut down.

Mine shut down on the 12th, but I got to be one of the few lucky ones that got to come in on FRIDAY THE 13TH, get that extra days money (it was only a half day work but full days pay) basically just to help put things away and finalize everything that needed to be done before they shut down.

That day felt so surreal because I knew going in that I was one of the only people at my work coming in, I still never told anyone I went in that day. They were all upset on the Thursday about their shift being cut short or just told not to even come in, that's how people found out everything was shutting down. We had a special lunch before the day was done, and felt so weird leaving by 2pm, especially since all day the building was basically empty and had dimmed lights. Even the Thursday, everyone knew things were gonna shut down, so everyone was just waiting around all day basically to get the word.

One thing I miss during the pandemic is that Friday evening feeling. Sure, every day feels like a Saturday now, which does make it less special. Next to all day on Saturdays, Friday evenings were my fave part of the week.

[Blzer]

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Mine was the 6th. We shutdown for five weeks prematurely. I mean I guess we were ahead of everyone else in that regard, but our school literally had no plan of action in sight and were totally caught with their pants down. I was ready for anything like distance learning at any time, but I understand not all teachers and students would have been ready like that.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Skip to 3:53 to see the kinds of monsters running our top universities

https://twitter.com/uva/status/1365424673153044483

I don't know why this is so funny to me. What a strange story to tell.

Comparing the pandemic to running in a marathon while grabbing a spectator's popsicle? That's the best example? The degree of separation between classes is even greater than I realized lol.

[Majingir]

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For the first time in over 20 years, Toronto is "adding neighbourhoods", as in dividing up bigger communities into smaller ones to make things more balanced.

I think I'm part of the change. I checked out the map and my street is literally on the borderline between a new and existing neighbourhood.

Have I secretly been moved to Petoria?

[Blzer]

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For the first time in over 20 years, Toronto is "adding neighbourhoods", as in dividing up bigger communities into smaller ones to make things more balanced.

I think I'm part of the change. I checked out the map and my street is literally on the borderline between a new and existing neighbourhood.

Have I secretly been moved to Petoria?

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[Majingir]

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Not that I go there, but based on this map, if I walk down to the McDonalds near my street, I will be invading this community lol.

[Blzer]

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I always ask these questions, but I have to ask again:

I cooked broccoli, even put it in a container and put the lid on it, but forgot to put it in the fridge. It was left out for four hours.

It's in the fridge now, and I don't plan on having any broccoli again until tomorrow night. Provided that I heat it up again in the microwave, do you think it would be relatively safe to eat, or is it spoiled and dunzo?

Thanks.

[Jolly Roger]

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I always ask these questions, but I have to ask again:

I cooked broccoli, even put it in a container and put the lid on it, but forgot to put it in the fridge. It was left out for four hours.

It's in the fridge now, and I don't plan on having any broccoli again until tomorrow night. Provided that I heat it up again in the microwave, do you think it would be relatively safe to eat, or is it spoiled and dunzo?

Thanks.

Oh man, totally safe*. I've eaten donuts that were sitting out for 5 or 6 days before and I'm still kickin'.


*I am not a doctor or food scientist, do not listen to me.

[Jolly Roger]

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For the first time in over 20 years, Toronto is "adding neighbourhoods", as in dividing up bigger communities into smaller ones to make things more balanced.

I think I'm part of the change. I checked out the map and my street is literally on the borderline between a new and existing neighbourhood.

Have I secretly been moved to Petoria?

If Petoria doesn't work out for you, maybe you could move to the sovereign nation of Molossia:

The Republic of Molossia, also known as Molossia, is a micronation claiming sovereignty over 1.28 acres of land near Dayton, Nevada. It was founded by Kevin Baugh (born July 30, 1962). The Republic of Molossia has claimed itself a nation, but it is not recognized as a country by any recognized national government nor by the United Nations. On April 16, 2016, Baugh hosted a tour of Molossia, sponsored by the website Atlas Obscura.<sup id="cite_ref-obscura_6-0" class="reference">[6]</sup> Kevin Baugh continues to pay property taxes on the land to Storey County (the recognized local government), although he calls it "foreign aid". Kevin Baugh has stated, "We all want to think we have our own country, but you know the U.S. is a lot bigger".<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference">[7]</sup> Molossia is a de facto dictatorship, because it is ruled by Kevin Baugh since 1977 without any elections.

http://www.molossia.org/

[Blzer]

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Oh man, totally safe*. I've eaten donuts that were sitting out for 5 or 6 days before and I'm still kickin'.


*I am not a doctor or food scientist, do not listen to me.

Don't doughnuts operate in room temperature, though? I just don't know how bacteria hits cooked veggies versus other items.

[Jolly Roger]

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Don't doughnuts operate in room temperature, though? I just don't know how bacteria hits cooked veggies versus other items.

I always just figured that bacteria doesn't act on fruits and vegetables as readily as it does meat, but that's purely based on anecdotal evidence.

[Majingir]

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If Petoria doesn't work out for you, maybe you could move to the sovereign nation of Molossia:

http://www.molossia.org/

I'm still waiting on a letter in the mail being like "congratulations, you're now a resident of __", because outside of a story online, nobody else has been talking about this change or what exactly it means, such as for local elections (since I'm guessing newly created neighborhoods would need someone representing it).

Guess if nothing happens, I'll throw my name in the hat lol.

[ImTellinTim]

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I always ask these questions, but I have to ask again:

I cooked broccoli, even put it in a container and put the lid on it, but forgot to put it in the fridge. It was left out for four hours.

It's in the fridge now, and I don't plan on having any broccoli again until tomorrow night. Provided that I heat it up again in the microwave, do you think it would be relatively safe to eat, or is it spoiled and dunzo?

Thanks.

It would be safe to eat even without heating up. People tend to err way on the safe side on whether food is good to eat. Which, I get it, food poisoning is a bitch. But generally if it smells and looks OK, have at it.