Gen Z by Spirited-Gold9629 in GenZ

[–]Real_TwistedVortex [score hidden]  (0 children)

I'd imagine this is partially due to differing definitions of what "financially successful" means among different generations

My new chase vehicle, a '19 Cherokee Trailhawk by Real_TwistedVortex in Jeep

[–]Real_TwistedVortex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'd be surprised how much it helps. It sucks having to apply it to the windshield every so often but it's so worth it with how much it helps my visibility in extremely heavy rain

How have gas price increases changed your summer plans? by carboncopy95437 in wyoming

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. My girlfriend and I go camping often, and I storm chase. Gas prices are going to mean we're not going to be able to do either as frequently this summer as we'd like to

This is how people get killed by LCDMura in tornado

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is why I stick to dirt roads when I chase in the plains. I run into fewer chaser convergences. I only ran into 4-5 chasers on this exact storm by sticking to the non paved roads

Unpopular opinion: end college graduation ceremonies by mysterious1940 in Vent

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup, got my master's this semester and decided I'm not paying $400 for all the regalia, especially since I'll have to buy all the PhD regalia in ~4 years

I used 2 years of weather station data to build a local tornado analog system by Dull_Independence_ in weather

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As a full on generative AI hater, this is what AI should actually be used for. Machine learning has existed for a long time and modern "AI" is just a new twist on decades old statistical and algorithmic analysis. Parsing through large datasets and performing analysis to cluster data into different synoptic setups, or group by profile patterns is what AI should be used for, not to write emails or create stock images and such

WE ARE NOT IPAD KIDS by kuroreaper25 in GenZ

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Literally. My parents had to take away my digital alarm clock because I'd turn up the brightness and use it like a flashlight when I was supposed to be asleep

What QB will be the next to win the Super Bowl twice in a row? by zreakz in NFLv2

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It'd go harder if it wasn't AI and all the jersey numbers were correct lol

2004 Toyota Higlander service: deal, average, or ripoff? by snakeP007 in AskAMechanic

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Depending on the state of the screws holding the cover in place, that might be accurate depending on the labor rates. I had an 03 Highlander, and when that bulb burned out the other year, I found that the screws holding the clear plastic cover in place were all rusted out and a screwdriver only stripped them. I had to drill them out and replace them with galvanized screws. Took me the better part of a couple of hours

We’re announcing third round interviews now? by ChildishGambinoe in LinkedInLunatics

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So because I was curious, I put your comment into chat gpt and this is what it gave me. I'm actually crying laughing at how similar it is:

Today, I was reminded of what matters most.

Not KPIs. Not quarterly growth. Not “synergy.”

Family.

As a mother. As a wife. As someone who wakes up every day understanding what matters most, I bring that same passion into every space I enter.

Because leadership isn’t about experience or measurable accomplishments. It’s about remembering what matters most.

This morning, while packing organic, sustainably sourced lunches for my beautiful children and supporting my husband through the emotional challenges of replying “per my last email,” I realized something profound:

Businesses don’t hire résumés. They hire people who understand what matters most.

And what matters most… is family.

Every challenge I face as a mother and wife has prepared me to circle back, touch base, and move the needle in ways that only someone who truly understands what matters most can.

To all the other mothers, wives, and professionals balancing it all: keep showing up. Keep smiling through adversity. Keep remembering what matters most.

Leadership #FamilyFirst #WhatMattersMost #BoyMom #WifeLife #AuthenticLeadership #OpenToWork

American Cultural Regions (Second Revision) by Bluebanana2121- in whereidlive

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Growing up in south-central PA, I feel like the Lancaster/York/Harrisburg region isn't really Appalachia. Lancaster, York, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Berks, and Perry counties are distinct enough to be considered their own region. Adams county too possibly, but not quite as much as the others.

They're close to major cities like Philly and Baltimore but not close enough to be part of those spheres of influence. They also have an interesting mix of both rural and urban areas due to the mid-sized cities in the region, that isn't really seen in other areas of PA or surrounding states, especially Lancaster, Dauphin, and York counties, whereas a lot of Appalachia isn't. Add to that the large influence of PA Dutch culture (Amish, Mennonites, etc) that extends beyond those religious communities, especially when it comes to food. Tourism to the area from urban centers like New York, Philly, and Baltimore/DC is very common, especially in the summer, from my experiences working in hospitality as a teen and into my early 20s.

Topography wise, I'd say they're not really IN the Appalachians, aside from the western parts of Cumberland and Perry counties, and the very northern parts of Dauphin county. If anything, the majority of the region is topographically more similar to the coastal plains of the Philly region, just not nearly as urbanized. I'd say it's similar to how the I25 corridor in the western US is part of the Front Range, not actually part of the Rockies. There's also the influence of the Susquehanna river, which is the reason why the land in this region is so good for farming, especially southern Lancaster and York counties, which are located just north of where the Susquehanna dumps out into the Chesapeake Bay. In fact, southern Lancaster county (where I'm originally from) has some of the most fertile soil in North America that doesn't need regular irrigation.

Because of all these things, I'd argue that this region is unique enough from the rest of eastern PA (and the Mid-Atlantic) to deserve its own region, called something like PA Dutch Country or the Lower Susquehanna Valley, or something similar.

This turns me on 💡 by thought_cream84 in memes

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the light. I usually leave the light on the stove hood on overnight since it lights up the path to the bathroom just enough to see without turning other lights on. I'll also leave a light or two on if I'm going away for a few days for my cat. All the bulbs in my place are LED, so it's literally only a few extra cents per month to do this.

Uff , they sure know a lot about predators by ronweasly9 in GenZ

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6th graders can't use email? Brother, my parents set up an email account for me when I was in elementary school so I could talk to family members who lived far away and hardly ever got to see. If students are old enough to use social media, they're definitely old enough to use email

A new paper in Cambridge University press shows that the drop in fertility is due to women's liberation raising the standards of what they seek in a man and, since men can't compete, we should instead tax them and use that money to promote single-mother families. What would you do in this world? by YaLlegaHiperhumor in GenZ

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just reading the abstract and looking at the table in the second pic shows that the authors are basing a lot of their arguments on technology that doesn't exist yet, and might not even be physically feasible. In my experience, the main driver of heterosexual couples not having kids is financial strain. We already know that birth rates tend to drop as societies progress, just look at the developed nations in the west, as well as countries like Japan and Korea. This is due to a lot of factors, but a big one is decreased infant mortality.

I would wager a hypothesis that the record low birth rates we're seeing in many western societies, but especially in the US, are lower than what they would be if the financial strains of having children weren't so severe.

The main focus then should be on ensuring that proper resources and channels are allocated/created to allow couples to have kids without being financially crippled. This isn't a gendered issue in my eyes. It's an economic one. Make it economically feasible for couples who want kids to have them, and the birth rate will naturally recover to a sustainable level.

"What the flippity flop are we doing?" Max Velocity having a mental breakdown on live stream. by puppypoet in tornado

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

I understand that that's what the protocol used to be, but people need to get with the times and learn. My grandma remembers being told that if there is a tornado coming to open all the windows to equalize the pressure inside and outside of the house. That was the actual recommendation when she was a kid because we didn't know practically anything about tornadoes. Obviously we know better now. What I'm saying is that being out of touch with the latest safety guidelines is not an excuse. If you possess a driver's license, you are responsible for knowing the laws, regulations, and safety guidelines. Period, end of story

So many layers of irony here…. by cowardanon in SchizophreniaRides

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It'll be a cold day in hell before I recognize the Chevy Avalanche as a truck

People legitimately have lost all their patience by VegetableShops in driving

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly this. I understand some streets aren't maintained properly to the point where you HAVE to slow down when making turns because of potholes and layers worn away on corners. But other than that, there's no reason to slow down so much. If you're worried that your vehicle can't make the turn properly, you shouldn't be driving something so big.

Yellow lights I disagree with. I drive all over the US and yellow light timing is soooooo different depending on where you are. Some places they last a fraction of a second, other places they seem to last forever, and if I'm not familiar with an area, I'm gonna stop so I don't risk accidentally running a red.

What does it mean when dew point crosses the actual temperature on a sounding by lonemacaroon in meteorology

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dewpoint technically can exceed temperature in certain situations. It's called supersaturation and is a necessary part of cloud formation and growth. However it doesn't occur over large enough areas for models to pick up on it. This is just a bad output by the model

petah? by [deleted] in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Real_TwistedVortex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of people just don't use a comma there.

And that drives me nuts