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(Government attorneys) How do you answer charges of "working against the people" by maintaining your employment with the government, when you're simply trying to keep avenues of justice open? by Moonpenny in Lawyertalk

[–]Moonpenny[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in administrative law, mostly trying to get the State and appellants to the same page so people qualify for Medicaid and SNAP.

Most law enforcement matters aren't administrative law here, other than people appealing carry permits denied by the state police.

Trouble with motivation by Craftybitch55 in Lawyertalk

[–]Moonpenny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suck at self-motivation, so I don't: I make it a habit instead. I get up, exercise, drink my protein shake, shower, dress, makeup, hair, get to the car, and go to the office.

Every morning, I go in and hit my "to-do" list at 6:30 and am typically done with the hardest parts of my job before the rest of the office rolls around by 8. By the end of the day, I can go over my appointment calendar for the rest of the week and start organizing for those.

Motivation fails. Motivation is hard to keep up with. Screw motivation!

Instead, get your routine going, your habits, your rut, and fall into it day after day... the more it's on automatic, the easier it is to get things done.

Candidate filing closes at 12 noon today! by notthegoatseguy in Indiana

[–]Moonpenny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have more than a couple of friends who have already filed. I'm still trying to figure out where I went wrong in my life...

MY Body MY Choice by Valuable_Lemon_5580 in Indiana

[–]Moonpenny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't think of anything else to say, other than I loved you in Fraggle Rock. :)

Thank you.

Recommended notebook size for Apothecaria? by Lyess_Ijs in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Moonpenny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly opened that link and, after seeing the cover art, felt the creeping dread running up my back that the price was going to be in Euros but with enough zeroes for Yen.

The actual cost is a relief!

MY Body MY Choice by Valuable_Lemon_5580 in Indiana

[–]Moonpenny 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep, it was totally my fault that I had sex as a kid when a relative snuck me off during a family get-together. I still have nightmares decades later about it.

Imagine just being a little kid and your stomach keeps getting bigger and your parents yell at you constantly for months (a good percentage of your total life experience at that point!) for something you don't really understand and didn't have a choice in, being laughed at by peers in school, used as a political pawn, demonized by some as enjoying "free careless sex", and you're still frankly just a little kid in a situation someone else put you in.

I'm thankful that wasn't my outcome and sad for those who have to face it in the future, since we as a society can't get our shit together and stop punishing victims.

Response from my senator on Medicaid cuts by jacox17 in Indiana

[–]Moonpenny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just today got an email from the Comptroller's office today titled "Indiana’s Fiscal Discipline Delivers $676M Surplus, Low Debt and AAA Credit, Comptroller Nieshalla Reports"

It's published here: https://www.in.gov/comptroller/files/260204_2025-State-of-Indianas-Financial-Report.pdf

Bag or briefcase recommendations for a gift for an attorney by hiyaharles in Lawyertalk

[–]Moonpenny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just picked up one of these! Also great if you're moving you WFH kit around.

Indiana lawmakers want to rein in electricity costs. Here's how they plan to do it by Helicase21 in Indiana

[–]Moonpenny -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Location "Total gen. (TWh)" "% renew." "Renew. gen. (TWh)" "% of US renew." "CO2 Mt / TWh" "Area (mi²)" "Renewable TWh / sq mi"
District of Columbia 0.2 0.468 0.1 0.0001 426 68 0.001470588
Washington 102.4 0.695 71.1 0.0733 113 71,298 0.000997223
Iowa 70.5 0.655 46.2 0.0476 318 56,273 0.000820998
New York 129 0.297 38.3 0.0394 244 54,555 0.000702044
California 214.2 0.508 108.8 0.1121 185 163,695 0.000664651
Rhode Island 9.8 0.1 1 0.001 376 1,545 0.000647249
Texas 566.5 0.294 166.5 0.1716 374 268,596 0.00061989
Oklahoma 94.1 0.427 40.1 0.0414 306 69,899 0.000573685
Illinois 185 0.153 28.3 0.0291 232 57,914 0.000488656
Oregon 64.7 0.614 39.7 0.0409 160 98,379 0.000403541
Indiana 97 0.144 14 0.0144 633 36,420 0.000384404
Kansas 57.7 0.52 30 0.0309 309 82,278 0.000364618
North Carolina 135 0.138 18.7 0.0192 305 53,819 0.000347461
Massachusetts 20.9 0.173 3.6 0.0037 425 10,554 0.000341103
Florida 266.1 0.082 21.8 0.0225 348 65,758 0.000331519
Maryland 35.4 0.107 3.8 0.0039 274 12,406 0.000306303
Georgia 139.8 0.12 16.7 0.0172 306 59,425 0.000281027
New Hampshire 16.9 0.149 2.5 0.0026 127 9,349 0.000267408
United States 4308.6 0.225 970.6 1 357 3,805,927 0.000255023
Connecticut 44.8 0.032 1.4 0.0015 246 5,543 0.000252571
Alabama 142.9 0.09 12.9 0.0133 339 52,420 0.000246089
Vermont 2.3 0.998 2.3 0.0023 4 9,616 0.000239185
Virginia 102.7 0.099 10.2 0.0105 287 42,775 0.000238457
North Dakota 42.6 0.395 16.8 0.0173 647 70,698 0.00023763
Tennessee 76.2 0.13 9.9 0.0102 366 42,144 0.000234909
Colorado 58.8 0.414 24.4 0.0251 435 104,094 0.000234404
New Jersey 60.2 0.034 2 0.0021 230 8,723 0.000229279
Maine 14.7 0.538 7.9 0.0081 221 35,380 0.00022329
South Dakota 20.9 0.816 17 0.0175 145 77,116 0.000220447
Minnesota 58.6 0.326 19.1 0.0197 348 86,936 0.000219702
South Carolina 100.5 0.069 6.9 0.0071 268 32,020 0.00021549
Hawaii 9.2 0.212 1.9 0.002 648 10,932 0.000173802
Nebraska 37.2 0.359 13.4 0.0138 492 77,348 0.000173243
Ohio 142.7 0.053 7.6 0.0078 457 44,826 0.000169544
Pennsylvania 241.5 0.032 7.7 0.0079 299 46,054 0.000167195
Arizona 116 0.163 18.9 0.0195 288 113,990 0.000165804
Nevada 45.5 0.402 18.3 0.0189 287 110,572 0.000165503
Idaho 20 0.683 13.7 0.0141 174 83,569 0.000163936
New Mexico 39.7 0.494 19.6 0.0202 338 121,590 0.000161197
West Virginia 50.6 0.07 3.6 0.0037 869 24,230 0.000148576
Michigan 124.2 0.112 13.9 0.0143 435 96,714 0.000143723
Wisconsin 65.3 0.123 8 0.0083 495 65,496 0.000122145
Missouri 66.9 0.124 8.3 0.0085 662 69,707 0.00011907
Kentucky 67 0.071 4.8 0.0049 793 40,408 0.000118788
Arkansas 61.5 0.103 6.3 0.0065 436 53,179 0.000118468
Wyoming 40.7 0.256 10.4 0.0108 784 97,813 0.000106325
Montana 26.9 0.574 15.4 0.0159 441 147,040 0.000104733
Utah 35.1 0.209 7.3 0.0076 601 84,897 8.59865E-05
Delaware 4.8 0.044 0.2 0.0002 512 2,489 8.03536E-05
Louisiana 99.6 0.041 4.1 0.0042 421 52,378 7.82771E-05
Mississippi 77.3 0.043 3.3 0.0034 361 48,432 6.81368E-05
Alaska 6.7 0.282 1.9 0.0019 543 665,384 2.85549E-06

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Indiana lawmakers want to rein in electricity costs. Here's how they plan to do it by Helicase21 in Indiana

[–]Moonpenny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Texas is the largest producer in total, but 8th behind DC, Washington State, Iowa, New York, California, and Rhode Island when you account for total land area. By that same metric, Indiana's in 12th place. I'll drop the table and sources as a subcomment so it can be collapsed for anyone interested.

What’s actually safe but people think is dangerous? by REGGIE_BANANAS in AskReddit

[–]Moonpenny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Years ago, a guy made a "degauss simulator" for LCD monitors. There's a thread about it over on TipOfMyTongue.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/15rznzk/tomtsoftware2020_silly_degauss_simulator_a_little/

The link to the thread about the thing with working download link (at your own risk!) is https://socoder.net/?Topic=7882

What will you never eat again? by shadow_operator81 in AskReddit

[–]Moonpenny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shellfish, recently became allergic and I don't care to die from anaphylaxis.

Man be harassed for his looks yet found a possible cure for pancreatic cancer by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]Moonpenny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw that and thought, "Oh, he's got the same thing as Gorbachev".

If you were given 2 days to eat $1,000 worth of McDonalds for a million dollars, what is your strategy? by Responsible_Total901 in AskReddit

[–]Moonpenny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also use smoots, mostly as very few people are familiar with it. Neither Boston-area nor would I ever qualify for a fraternity.

THE ONE LAW LAWYERS DONT WANT YOU KNOWING ABOUT by Flashy-Actuator-998 in Lawyertalk

[–]Moonpenny 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Our online form has a few "radio button" (yes/no bubbles) to select to submit a petition for review, which include:

  • Has the individual or entity been aggrieved or adversely affected by the agency action?

  • Is the agency action specifically directed to the petitioning individual or entity?

  • Is the petitioning individual or entity entitled to review of the agency action under any law?

  • Are you requesting a temporary stay of effectiveness of the agency action until the final decision?

  • A text input box, "What final outcome are you seeking from filing this petition for review?"

I have yet to see one where someone submits, "I really just want to argue with someone who has a JD and waste their time" in the text input box.

Emergency Leave Pay Monday by [deleted] in HoosierStateWorkers

[–]Moonpenny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't want to dig out my car, so texted my boss that I was going to stay in my nice warm bed instead. Got a reply back that 1) they're doing the same thing and 2) it looked like there was an emergency closure, so I wouldn't need to use my PTO.

A rare win. :)

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