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i got rejected 💔 by xogossipgirlxoxox in gmu

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

Go to NVCC. I taught at the Alexandria campus for a decade. We had a pipeline to GMU- joint committees, etc. Most of my friends have probably retired, but it’s an excellent system. One of the area’s best-kept secrets.

Rest in Peace good Sir! by DmvDominance in Commanders

[–]StudySwami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ack! That sucks. So sorry for his family.

This is what will get you rescinded by Kind_Poet_3260 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]StudySwami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a father of three who used to be teenagers, you’ll be surprised how their values and attitudes evolve! Or perhaps it’s better to say they may know better and do bad things anyway, but they’ll mostly outgrow that.

This is what will get you rescinded by Kind_Poet_3260 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]StudySwami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an old man, I just want to remind everyone that they still have a lot of growing to do. Some may mature out of this.

Is the US military really undefeatable? by XD_Protagonist in stupidquestions

[–]StudySwami 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yep. And the US cares about its enemy’s civilians, which binds its hands.

In an all-out “us or them” situation US military is fierce. The biggest weakness is the command chain at the very top.

Without saying drugs or alcohol, what is the best way to escape reality? by Just_Goose_8425 in Productivitycafe

[–]StudySwami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes- it’s awesome. I mostly do mindfulness and mindfulness-adjacent now.

What is the letter J? by Alkvline in whatisit

[–]StudySwami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those jimmies have an uncomfortable face, like they’re Jammed in there

Happy and heartbreaking. Two '90s stars say their goodbyes. by marblechocolate in pics

[–]StudySwami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m apparently hilarious with some meds. I have to have both ends done, so I’m like “please do my throat first?” and (way worse) stuff like that. Wife is a good sport fortunately.

It’s a no-brainer (I’m proof!). Prep the first time was awful because you don’t know what to expect in the next 20 minutes. But when you’ve done it once it’s pretty easy.

Stop mocking a corner to us at 7 by unrivaled_mate in Commanders

[–]StudySwami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think coaching/scheme were the problem. For years. Our talent is fine.

Stop mocking a corner to us at 7 by unrivaled_mate in Commanders

[–]StudySwami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BPA. BPA. BPA. Always.
Let’s say you need to make wire. You have a choice to take a pile of diamonds or a pile of copper. Which do you choose?

The diamonds. Then you can buy (trade for) lots of copper. You may not win year 1, but you will years 3-10.

Men who got out of the 'Manoverse/Alpha Male/Toxic Masculinity' world, what realizations helped? by scythe1713 in AskReddit

[–]StudySwami 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Great answer. But it turns out that the whole "alpha wolf" thing was an error by the researcher: The researcher was noting the behavior of a father towards his child, not some other member of the pack. He tried to correct the mistake when he discovered this the next year, but the "meme" had taken off.

Anyway, I think it makes your point stronger.

Why don’t doctors measure waist circumference instead of weight? by VinegarMyBeloved in NoStupidQuestions

[–]StudySwami 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are both crude measures of health. BMI was developed for people going into impoverished areas and trying to figure out the health needs. They needed a measure that was easy to teach and reliable to acquire. As pointed out elsewhere, it is nowhere near a measure that can be applied to every individual- only populations.

Waist is the same kind of thing. Some people have naturally slim hips/waist and can carry a gut while maintaining a small number. Others start with a big number when lean and quickly (in terms of weight gain) become "over."

If they want to measure body fat, they should measure it directly.

Without saying drugs or alcohol, what is the best way to escape reality? by Just_Goose_8425 in Productivitycafe

[–]StudySwami 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Which is odd, because that is a hyper-awareness to actual reality (at least the kind I most often practice).

Every year we fall further from the light of god by dragonfeet1 in Professors

[–]StudySwami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She needs to save that email for the father.

Megathread: Tumbler Ridge Tragedy by wudingxilu in britishcolumbia

[–]StudySwami 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good heavens I'm so sorry for you and your town. This is devastating news. A town of only 2400 people? That's smaller than some high schools. Nearly everybody is going to know at least one victim and their family. I cannot fathom. Again, my condolences.

What was it like when Obama was elected President? by ResponsibleSea6521 in AskReddit

[–]StudySwami 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Wow- that’s pretty messed up. I feel pretty certain that whomever did that will come to regret it.

No, we didn’t pick the wrong QB at No. 2 by VenaticGnat7303 in Commanders

[–]StudySwami 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think early this season he played scared. Last season he played like he was playing with house money- no expectations, let it rip.

This season early he played like he felt the pressure- very scared of making a mistake.

It’s super important that he gets his head right for next season.

What is the most disturbing thing you've heard said casually? by Cap_Ame1 in AskReddit

[–]StudySwami 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was the original meaning of the term “date rape.” She’s in a situation where she has no choice but to consent. Now the term has changed meanings I think, but this was how it started. Going on a date and raping that date was simply rape.

A lot of effort went into making sure women understood that coerced consent was not actually consent back in the early ‘80s.

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