That fucking sucks. The Russian/Slavic community here (new england, USA) is very hospitable, and many Ukrainians and Russians moved here after the “special military operation”. The local bazaar was even handing out free care packages to displaced Ukrainians.

Any plans to move, or stuck with your cursed citizenship?

I have met some Russians in my community (MA) and they have all mentioned that they are scared of the censorship their relatives are now facing in russia. I remember hearing one of their nephews got a visit from the local police department for their social media activity.

This was at a local repair cafe, and I was sharpening tools. Got to see some cool old Soviet shears, scissors and knives.

How are things within Russia?

Anything by Erang. If you are into medieval mythical themed hymns.

Wtf?!?!

One method is gamifying to-do lists.

Make a bunch of to-do’s and add an incentive when you finish the list. Getting a treat, or a product or just a slack day to rest or free time.

First you need to deprive yourself of “luxuries” because if you have them before and after the task, there’s no incentive to complete it. Avoid junk food, mindlessly playing games or watching TV.

Slowly reintroduce them in moderation as you complete tasks. Give your X hours or game time, X treats, etc.

There isn’t a click sound or auditory feedback, but the fundamentals of an incentive remain for good behavior l.

This was done to some extent, slave in early america were bred like cattle for specific traits, primarily strength and endurance for tilling fields.

I absolutely agree as somebody with a debilitating genetic disorder. Both my mother and grandmother have debilitating insomnia to the extent of having seizures after not being able to sleep for 4 to 5 days. My grandmother passed at 70 and was “glad to die”

Lack of sleep also contributes to dementia, which my mother is dealing with early onset, at 63.

I want children but will definitely be adopting, at least until I can confirm I won’t spread that mutation. Personally I have delayed circadian rhythm but have not yet encountered severe insomnia. Both of their insomnia symptoms began after menopause, so we’ll see if I get it at all.

Both of my sisters also struggle with maintaining a circadian rhythm as well.

¯_ (ツ) _/¯

There’s no value otherwise

Just use it for the porn. Occasionally will click on a trending tweet and immediately get bombarded with tons of Russian propaganda. “Ukraine are Nazis” “America first!” “Look at this poor starving (white) american child, Biden just approved 60 billion to Ukraine!”

All shit like that, it focuses very strongly on what Russia wants Americans to believe, in my experience.

Dont even have to come up with one. Have a friend named Eric Schin

I get asked this question a lot, because I love many traditional Japanese cultures, but not anime. First of all, I don’t hate it, I still respect it, but it’s simply not my cup of tea.

I often find it to be overstimulating and sexualized. someone said it’s like food with too much salt, that perfectly describes it for me. It’s just too over the top sometimes. The sexualization is also off putting. It’s a constant distraction from the plot and undermines the rest of the characters and story.

I also don’t like the voice acting style, where it is again overbearing, especially for women characters. That’s not what people sound like. It’s way too high pitched and trying way too hard to sound “cute”.

I’ve never heard it described better in my opinion. It’s perfectly fine for others, but for many it’s simply too overpowering.

This is what I always struggle with. Is this curry Indian spicy, or American spicy? There have been times where the “lesser spicy” food has brought me to my knees, and other times where the hottest item on the menu was a cakewalk.

Even if the best before dates are removed, you need to have A DATE to reference the age of the product. Maybe it wont spoil in one week, but if its been 2 or 3 I would really like to know.

Whenever I’m passing a grate or manhole, I always hold onto my phone and keys. Nothing’s ever happened, I’m just way too paranoid

God its so useless

I’m a repair tech and all you really can do is try to shake as much water out as possible and blow as much water out as possible. It’s not just water that’s a problem, it’s minerals are too. The largest priority after liquid damage is to remove as much of the liquid, and when possible, rinsing individual parts with distilled water thoroughly. You do not have that option with air pods so your only bet is to attempt to rid as much water as you can. Afterwards just run a fan next to it in a dry place.