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books , 8 months ago to asklemmy in What is a popular book that everyone buys but nobody reads?

This book gets a lot of shit, probably deservedly so, but I enjoyed the story, but skip over the monologue.

books , 8 months ago to technology in San Francisco says tiny sleeping 'pods,' which cost $700 a month and became a big hit with tech workers, are not up to code

Sorry that came across as rude, but I assume that is definitely some people’s mindset.

I wasn’t advocating for it.

books , 8 months ago to technology in San Francisco says tiny sleeping 'pods,' which cost $700 a month and became a big hit with tech workers, are not up to code

I mean you pay 700 dollars a month not to have to live next to people who can only afford 50.

books , 8 months ago to news in Pelosi says interim House speaker McHenry has ordered her to vacate her office in the Capitol building

I agree with pelosi.

Who cares. It’s just an office and she doesn’t own it.

books , 9 months ago to news in Shouting at children can be as damaging as physical or sexual abuse, study says

Like I’ve definitely raised my voice with my kids but couldn’t imagine a world where I ever would call them stupid. That is just trash parenting and amazing that anyone would do that to their offspring.

books , 9 months ago to workreform in Tesla is the next biggest union target in the United States. Sorry, Elon Musk | Hamilton Nolan

If the uaw gets 32 hour work week included in their union contract I have a feeling a lot of other unions will be forming ASAP.

books , 9 months ago to technology in Our cloud exit has already yielded $1m/year in savings

Nor i

books , 9 months ago to news in Lauren Boebert's Beetlejuice companion owns pro-LGBT bar that hosted a drag show: report

Or undercover hero.

books , 9 months ago to technology in Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one | With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.

I’m leaning this direction because I don’t really use any smart features in my watch. Just my fitness shit.

Any recommendations on Garmin watches for a guy who likes to bike/bike but not crazy sports level enthusiast?

books , 9 months ago to technology in Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one | With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.

Tbf isn’t that every tech product? There’s absolutely no reason apple needs to release 7 different models of phone every year when they really don’t make any large changes. Do one every two years.

Absolutely bonkers

books , 9 months ago to mildlyinfuriating in I hate using mobile to read articles

How does that work when using sync and it opens the webpages for you?

books , 9 months ago to memes in I'm sure they're fine

Stats provide probability.

Is it possible that this dudes uncle had covid in 2019 in America? Sure, just like it’s POSSIBLE… but not likely.

Again, everyone who had a random ass flu/cold/bug in 2019/2020 almost inevitably thinks they had covid. Look at all the anecdotal evidence provided in this thread alone… but as far as I know we have zero proof of that occurring.

books , 9 months ago to news in Contradicting federal health officials, Florida Gov. DeSantis recommends against new COVID booster

You ain’t wrong but you missed my point

books , 9 months ago to memes in I'm sure they're fine

Odds. The odds say he didn’t

books , 9 months ago to memes in I'm sure they're fine

Judging from the fact that it was contagious as fuck and when it did pop up in a community, the spread was quick and ferocious… I kinda just think people who claim to have some weird shit in early 2020, just had some weird shit. Not covid.