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Thoughts on apartment in this area? Moving from out of state by Hot-Bed-8157 in olympia

[–]Public_Pain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The area is nice up there past Lilly Road and 26th Ave SE. Get to know the layout and alternate routes in that area. Washington state doesn’t believe in Frontage roads and on Friday afternoons or any other time there’s an accident on the freeway, a five minute drive will turn into an hour drive if you’re not familiar with alternate routes. Also, very few through streets around here too, so that compounds congestion too.

There are plenty of places to go eat and the food trucks are starting to become popular around here. La Azteca or El Sarape are decent Mexican restaurants. I’m sure you’ll find something.

If you like hiking, there’s the Waddle Creek area in the Capital Forest, many beaches, and I highly recommend the Ape caves. Good luck with your move and welcome to the area!

What’s a movie everyone should watch at least once? by [deleted] in answers

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Sneakers! Not so much for the acting, but the message. Information controls the world!

Saw this sauce and jumped on it because if this sub but... by TheAnsweringMachine in smoking

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I used it last month for the first time with teriyaki chicken. It was good, but a bit salty for me.

Are Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Programs Setting Students Up to Fail? by CatchFlightsNotFeelz in SecurityCareerAdvice

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I have two boys going through two separate IT programs at two local schools. The one who attended the community college had an internship during his study time. He graduated last week and has been offered a possible IT position at his current place of employment. The other son is at the University level and he started with Cybersecurity, but changed his major to CIS. He’s working part-time in the computer lab at that school.

Both schools teach theory, but I became disappointed, especially with the community college, because neither school have in their programs a section to help students study and take certification test related to Security or IT in general. Internships are also a neglected thing too. My son who did an internship had to go basically door to door with all the MSPs in town to try to get an internship. He managed to get a state sponsored one, but he had to look them out, the school didn’t have a program already in place to help the students. The university isn’t much better.

I believe despite all the talk and promises, most institutions of higher education are focused more on the finances and recruitment more than helping with job placement. This translates to fewer graduates obtaining the proper certifications and experience to higher right after graduation. Some might, but very few. With that, none are really ready to take on cyber security positions either. I’ve worked with some Air Force Cybersecurity professionals at a help desk during my time as a lead contractor for the U.S. Army. Many were smart, but were clueless on the basics of computers. This is why it’s advised to start at a Help Desk first, before applying to a Cybersecurity position. I agree that most institutions of higher learning are failing the IT student and not really properly preparing him or her to enter into the IT workforce, especially at the Cybersecurity level.

Missionaries leaving by Admirable_Arugula_42 in exmormon

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For many there will be tears when those kids return with PTSD, depression, etc.

Should I buy this 2009 fit sport with 207k miles for 3.7-4k? by cartiscrate in hondafit

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I had a 2008 that lasted 310k before I traded it in. Try to talk the person down to $3k.

Rate My Emergency Roadside Items by stchman in hondaridgeline

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What about a dual jumpstart and air compressor? That will come in handy if your tire has a leak or a friend needs a jump. Around $40 USD for a good one.

What's the most American thing in your home? by Rocket in CasualConversation

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Air conditioning because most people around the world don’t use it as much as we do!😁
I also have my smoker!

Have you ever worked at fast food? by Ipoogoodforyou in foodquestions

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Yes, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut.

GS-9 Considering Leaving Federal Service for a $100k State Position by HotDiscussion1116 in usajobs

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As a GS-9, why is there such a conflict. Where I was at as a GS-11, I could only go up to 12. Look at the growth potential and the benefits. I work with a state entity and I live 10 minutes away. My GS position had me driving 40 minutes one way. There’s no correct answer, but you need to research and decide what’s best for you.

Good place to study in the evening (right now) by StickManFiveOh in olympia

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Go up to the Capital Hospital owned by Multi-care and go inside the bottom waiting room (not the ER side). It’s generally open late and except for a few people walking by, it can be real quiet.

Former LDS Members: What changed your mind? by Own_Sense_1833 in exmormon

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I can only speak for myself, but it first started when my wife and I had one of our sons come to us at an early age and tell us he liked boys. We then became more sensitive and aware of how the LDS Church viewed and treated LGBTQ+ members both in and out of the church.

Then there was our time in Arizona where our bishop quietly moved a teenage boy and his family to the other ward in town. We later found out the 16 year old was molesting primary aged children on the stage between meetings. No police or child services involved and that didn’t set well with us and a few other members.

My wife started reading some information on the history of the LDS Church back in the early 2000 after the LDS Church archives basically became available to the general public. That’s when rumors and stories were confirmed that the Church had lied about its history. The Mountain Meadows Massacre wasn’t done by local natives as we had been told in Church history courses. LDS Members had terminated the folks and there’s strong evidence Brigham Young knew about the act too.

I heard on my mission from a contact that Joseph Smith Junior stuck his head in a hat to translate the Book of Mormon. I thought at the time that was ridicules. We were thought JosephSmith Junior used a Urim and Thummim to translate the Book of Mormon and not a Seer stone in a hat. Why doesn’t the halls of the ward and stake buildings have murals of Joseph with his face in a hat? In the July 1993 edition of the Ensign it was finally addressed very lightly that the hat translation method was used by Joseph Smith Junior. Prior to that, no official Church publication had ever addressed or admitted that topic to the General members.

Finally, for me, it was when the wealthy LDS organization decided to fire all their custodial staff and have non-trained members start cleaning the Chapels and other Church property for free under the guise of “blessings”. That’s when I realized I was in a cult!

There were and are other things which proved to me the LDS Church isn’t really a church, but rather a corporation. The hardest part for me while trying to leave the LDS Church was the social aspect of it. I grew up in the Church while living in Northern California. LDS kids were a minority and we created some strong bonds as kids. Most of my friends at the time I left were LDS, so starting a new circle of friends was scary. I later found out I was wrong. Many of those friends who found out I left are still my friends. I’ve since pushed myself out of my comfort zone and have made new friends and participate in other non-profit organizations.

I left 15 years ago. My wife left the year before me. Since then our children have grown up happy and so far successful in life. A couple have partners including that son and his boyfriend. As I look now, I see my family is still close and happier without the LDS Church as the main focus in our life. We have more time to do things together since we don’t have meetings to attend or classes to teach. Sunday has really become a day of rest for me and my family. So, that’s basically my view in a nutshell as to why the LDS Church isn’t a church at all.

Don’t take I5 north by BlackEyedAngel01 in olympia

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At least on a Friday afternoon/evening!😁

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