The New Orleans French Quarter is easy to spot.

You missed my point. To address the issue of homelessness, you need to attack all of the underlying issues at once, not just lack of shelter.

Although I support the idea, simplifying the problem to one of only supply and demand doesn't address the core issues of mental health, substance abuse and physical disabilities that might have in great part contributed to the individual being unhoused. Along with affordable housing and free temporary housing we need to also provide free resources to help individuals get back on their feet (as a matter of speaking).

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The article says that this applies to current black plastic because a lot of it is sourced from the recycling of other plastics that might have included toxic chemicals. Black spatulas from before recycling was a thing might be alright.

I have played UT on and off since its original release. I am glad that there is no way to figure out my total hours played.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/news/throw-away-black-takeout-container-kitchen-utensils

I realized that I was selling myself a story based on a fantasy. FDR and Kennedy sold us on a dream, but the truth is that the US is and has been ruthless, racist, and a bit fascist since its inception. With the exception of Obama (and even then it's iffy), every administration since Carter has been very right-leaning and short of compassion (Clinton was basically a moderate Republican).

Looked at from that perspective, what gains we have made are something to be proud of. What stings is that some of those gains are going to roll back. Sisyphus something or other.

I think what would give cavemen pause would be if the house was on fire for 20,000 years.

That said, we definitely should have stayed on nuclear.

Barring special circumstances, the looks you are born with matter very little. What matters more is your presentation.

First, take care of your skin suit. It is the only one you own, it's the one you have to wear, and it is the one everyone else interacts with. Hygiene. Grooming. Basic fitness. This doesn't mean that you have to have a specific body type. This means that whatever body type you have, it has to be healthy. You can be heavy built and be fit and healthy. If you do not take care of yourself, why would some trust you to take care of them or their stuff?

Second, you have to prepare excessively. I always assume that I am not ready, so I over prep. Being prepared fills you with confidence. Being confident makes other comfortable and helps them trust you. There is no such thing as being too ready.

Third, keep your mouth shut and listen. Do not just hear...listen. This helps you better understand your situation, what others need, what to avoid, etc. When you do finally open your mouth, speak clearly, succinctly, and with confidence because you now know what is needed and you came prepared.

Bottom line is that, like all magic tricks, it is all about the prep work.

Of course, but first you need to figure out what your true definition of "better off" is. What would bring you true quality of life. Also, what would you trade off in order to achieve that quality of life? The answers to those questions are very individual.

Your forties are around the corner.

American tourists at a foreign airport:

I am currently in Central Florida, so I tend to hit the parks (Disney, Sea World, Universal) after work and during weekends. I normally just walk around as if I was strolling through Central Park. I can tell you that American tourists do not behave any better in their home soil.

Bob Odenkirk is not amused.

Depressed middle-aged appeal is apparently a thing. Never in my life was I hit on more (by women and men) as I did when I hit my forties and my hair turned gray.

Come to think of it, that diagram is super accurate. When I was in my teens (elvish) and twenties (line cook) it felt like was living in a sex avalanche, but when I hit my thirties, I became invisible. Thirties doesn't meet any of the three criteria.

I think this entire response thread is too young. Back when you connected to the Internet with 14.4k and 28k modems (mid to late 90's), websites were as OP described. Simply put, there was no bandwidth for too much extra crap.

A tough but amazing read. Very well put together.

Not a joke.

https://youtu.be/0FyKQ3HrmII

Nobody should be on that cesspool.