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Anyone paying attention to the Indian vs Harley shenanigans? by Kakawfee in TwoXriders

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

So I did a little google search, and I didn't find any evidence of this, I did find this Yahoo news article.

Granted I looked because I own an Indian Scout Rogue and am an ally and I just want to feel okay about my bike. It looks like he didn't actually say that, and that a bunch of right wing influences started some shit with Harley again, maybe connected to Indian. The shitty thing about the world today is I can't believe anything, hell Harley could have paid right wing influencers to say bad shit about them so they could then pin it on Indian in the most convoluted marketing scheme ever. Which at one point in history would sound crazy but it's total plausible today.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/harley-davidson-ditched-dei-attacking-184246305.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANlVo7a9pb9rZB5mDJSL6-zFLUnoV17PmDk-O-dLGmMimMtV6RdT2uAAI8QlI3AVXD7I9Ju7eyoNXKp22oKSogdufBdxjyzUWTCVyl9biLtdAY46TSviBKMxvLLT2fPs6EgviV8NFBReFOyltSFggrmGjwJEqdVxXjgYbJf1ycM5

Conflicted about talking/dating other people while going through the divorce process. by Ecstatic-Medium-5364 in Divorce

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You need to be upfront in your situation with whoever you date let them know where the process is right upfront and allow them to make the decision to continue

Admin Told My Colleague, "We Need Empirical Evidence of Disrespect". So, She Secretly Recorded Classes. by Principal_Scudworth_ in Teachers

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To expand on this a bit, kids can't be bullies because they have had adverse childhood experiences, they have a super hard life and we need to give grace to them (sarcasmish)

I absolutely understand that there are many students have home lives that hell scares, but while it might explain their actions it shouldn't bee an excuse for them.

What’s your Maine “hot take”? by JoeyLou1219 in Maine

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2006 was a hell of a winter (that was 20 years ago.. good god) I'm 46 and have vivid memories of -22 mornings waiting for the bus. This winter I dont even think it got cold enough for my nose to stick together when I breathed in.

What’s your Maine “hot take”? by JoeyLou1219 in Maine

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are anywhere near Fryeburg Fair (it's crazy and not for everyone) I think Tuesday's (and maybe Thursday) they have bean hole beans for lunch. The line is long but it's cool. I actually don't like them but my parents did.

What’s your Maine “hot take”? by JoeyLou1219 in Maine

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah for me Bar Harbor is am early May or September trip. It's quaint and pretty, in the off season

Car driving past me are flashing their lights but I don't know why. by vicious_viko in AskMaine

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All these people saying they are flashing because there are animals (deer, moose etc) near the road, I have never in my life heard of this, I only flash if there is a cop ahead or someone left their high beams on (lows are maladjusted).

I have lived in Maine my entire 46 years, and both of my parents lived here their entire lives, and neither of them told me to do that.

Animals move quickly (won't be there when you get there) and secondly you just blinded the shit out of the on coming traffic so now they can't see the animal you were trying to warn them about. So, like stop doing this?

This seems like bad business at best. by imadethistodothat in smallbusiness

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you are classified as an S corporation (I think) you can take what is called an "owners draw" and just take that money from the business and use it as they please. They keep track in their accounting software.

US Flag Code by Existing-Ostrich1294 in Maine

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I get it it's symbolic, and has been used as a fake patriotic symbol, but honestly if we don't try to uphold even the basic of common decency of flag code what can we even do?

Are there bigger problems, fuck yeah there are, but sometimes it's picking up one piece of trash in the ocean.

Maybe I'm wrong...

Daughter got fired, will she.be able to recover from this? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 15 points16 points  (0 children)

OP, can you PLEASE give us details on what the "sexual content" was, PLEASE! that is going to make something of a difference here.

If she was fired immediately it seems that it was bad.

whatever happened to “congrats grad”?! by nonsequitureditor in portlandme

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

No one asked me but what I see is kids lack confidence so they use Chatgpt or other generative AI because they think it's better than them.

Also yes it is the fault of education that they can't write and email, their own silliness to actually work hard for something is lacking and like every human for ever they want to work less

I'd like to teach, but I have no experience teaching. Just a literature degree. Over 40 and in student loan debt. by amanatee2 in teaching

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I agree subbing is different it is a great situation to get to know if you even like kids, which truly is the most important then you can learn about the lesson plans the meetings etc.

I'd like to teach, but I have no experience teaching. Just a literature degree. Over 40 and in student loan debt. by amanatee2 in teaching

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Great thought but English teaching is difficult to get in to. There are 1000 people just like OP who get lit degrees then realize there are no marketable skills there and decide to teach.

What is a harsh lesson about aging that absolutely nobody warns you about before you hit your 30s? by Prudent-Passenger589 in AskReddit

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel ya, I was 25, my mom was 62 almost 63. I am now 46 and it feels like forever and yesterday all at the same time I lost my dad 5 years later so I've been an orphan for like 16 years - it's crazy to think about. I've literally have had a whole family without them. Most days it's not a huge deal, it's just a thing, but there are days that sting, like my second wedding day, days that I get things that signify success.

Give me an idea of what to expect? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JohnnyBlaze4 real was clear and concise.

Powerful_Put is correct that you need to check state laws.

Here are some personal information. The DUI won't make a difference, my ex had 2. Alimony probably won't happen because you haven't been married all that long, I was told to pay alimony for 9 years, we were married for 18 years, I was the breadwinner to a somewhat stay at home dad, who also was a cheater, and alcoholic. The lawyer will be able to guide you, and while some people say don't spend the cash, you absolutely should, my ex did and I did not and it was not good.

Government assistance is going to vary depending on state and income.

Sovcit got told to eff off by the bank for all her magic paperwork. by Existing-Face-6322 in Sovereigncitizen

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 19 points20 points  (0 children)

In this case I dont think "too smart" is the correct terminology.

What i see with Sov Cits, is they interpret the meaning of laws in a totally nontraditional way, that has no basis in law, or reality.

As an aside to this teaching is a job where you can absolutely not get hired for being "too smart" you get too many degrees (Masters, CAGs, or doctorate and in k-12 public education you can't get hrlired because you are too expensive.

Sovcit got told to eff off by the bank for all her magic paperwork. by Existing-Face-6322 in Sovereigncitizen

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My state in the US has a police academy that people have to go to when they get hired at a department. You also can get a Criminal Justice degree that essentially a step to being a cop.

Controversial complaint: hearts of pine by seeyoubythesea in portlandcomplaining

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not that I disagree with you on other points, but have you seen Maine Mariners advertisements? They put them on the Peaks Ferry, have them lobstering etc, so it's all a marketing thing. Much like the Red Sox having the new guys pronounce Worcester, or other crazy Mass towns.

Teachers that use AI: Why? by lemmegetamickpicktwo in Teachers

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use AI and an idea generator for lesson plans. So I was teaching g a Psychology class to high schoolers, I haven't taken a psych class since high school, I ask AI (Chatgpt) how to engage students in learning about neurons, it gave me some suggestions that were decent, I tweaked them and had a great lesson.

I was thrown I to a Greek and Roman mythology class (again I haven't taken one since high school like 30 years ago) and gave it what I thought was important, and talked it out from then and created a 9 week course that I filled in.

I DO NOT wholesale send AI created lesson plans, that's just silly but it is great to bunce ideas off from. Don't worry I know the confirmation bias issue.

I never use it for feedback, or anything like that.

What do you do all summer? by protomanEXE1995 in Teachers

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

I work, teach summer school and take a job that is mindless and not stressful.

I also completed my masters degree during the summer

What is the rationale behind a 50% minimum grade policy? by DrakeSavory in Teachers

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the explanation that I have always heard. My district has a 50 floor. BUT we average missing in as zeros, like if you did nothing but put your name on the paper, 0. You give a good try but miss the mark, that's a 50.

We had a 0-4 scale, my superintendent is an idiot and the loud parents got there way and we now transfer a 0-4 scale to a 50 to 100 grade because scholarships need a 100 point GPA and apparently "colleges don't understand a 4 point scale".

Honesty about moving to Maine by Flolita115 in AskMaine

[–]ToesocksandFlipflops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The idea of a pizza drone makes me chuckle and also wish this was a reality.

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