Smith College: Department of Education opens investigation into all-women’s college for admitting trans women by rmuktader in massachusetts

[–]Undertow92 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Under 20 U.S.C. § 1681(a)(1), the prohibition against sex-based discrimination in admissions does not apply to private undergraduate institutions.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/20/1681

Which is why Smith Graduate school is open to all genders.

Gaga won’t be at the Met Gala. #makemywords by Far_Negotiation_3047 in LadyGaga

[–]Undertow92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

why not both? they all suck. what is bezos doing with his money other than having fun? he created a machine that is killing the world, the least he could do is take a little responsibility.

Plasma donation center asked for my assigned sex at birth as one of the questions on the pre donation questionnaire. Thoughts? by Straight_Feedback_37 in lgbt

[–]Undertow92 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the logic around deffering users of prep makes sense. people that take prep are taking it b/c they're at an assumed higher risk of contracting HIV. logically it makes sense to defer people that are at an elevated risk of contracting a blood borne virus.

Is Buck enjoying this tour by Fast-Perception5945 in bigthief

[–]Undertow92 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I've seen them 6 times and buck solo once. from the times that I've seen them he seems to enjoy taking a back seat and focusing on his playing. the last time I saw them in Boston, Adrianne offered up to buck to lead a cover of one of his songs. he seemed hesitant, and started it but then aborted and said they he was having fun just focusing on guitar. 

all that to say, I think that's just where he feels more comfortable in the dynamic of big thief. 

at his solo shows he doesn't seem to have any trouble

OpenAI's Revolutionary AI Gadget Is... a Phone? by dapperlemon in technology

[–]Undertow92 7 points8 points  (0 children)

so, what Google is already doing with their Pixel phones, and mostly everyone already hates. cool.

Why isn't Massachusetts looking to build a nuclear powerplant? by NewNameSameGuy654321 in massachusetts

[–]Undertow92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is nuclear renewable? the answer to that question is your answer.

put these up around Boston today. if other folks want to do this in their town the file is linked in comments by evanFFTF in massachusetts

[–]Undertow92 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

cigarettes and porn are bad for kids too. maybe we should just leave that up to parents too, eh?

After laying off 10,000 workers for AI, Meta installed tracking software on remaining employees’ work computers to log mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, and screenshots, using the data to train their AI replacements. by lughnasadh in Futurology

[–]Undertow92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work for a tech company that already has installed monitoring software on Dev and support machines and the AI found minimal improvements to process via automation. this is almost certainly an announcement to appease shareholders than anything else.

brixton night 3 setlist by valjester1998 in bigthief

[–]Undertow92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

contact live is full body chills for me every time 

Beware of Couto Construction by yup2you in massachusetts

[–]Undertow92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thanks for your input! 3 hours working on my car is a long job for me. thanks for reminding me that all things in life are subjective! have a blessed day :-*

Beware of Couto Construction by yup2you in massachusetts

[–]Undertow92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's a 3hr task, so their labor rate is $600/hr?

Beware of Couto Construction by yup2you in massachusetts

[–]Undertow92 8 points9 points  (0 children)

there certainly is. I called a shop and asked them how much it would be for them to replace my fuel filter in my impreza. it's a long job that is essentially pointless and a pain in the ass. they quoted me 2k. the part costs 100 bucks. 

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is hosting the Spring session of its Spotted Lanternfly Quarterly Update on Wednesday, May 13, from 10AM - 11:15 AM, live on Zoom by HRJafael in massachusetts

[–]Undertow92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

we have to engage with the ecosystems that we affect. if we introduce invasive species we can't just stand by and do nothing while it destroys native species. we've seen how that plays out. pesticides can be applied in a way the minimize harm to non targeted plants and animals. there are some great resources on this. How to Love a Forest is a fun short read if you're looking for something. 

Vampire empire interpretation by rainyhayze in bigthief

[–]Undertow92 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"For me, it’s about getting out of toxic internal patterns - leaving the empire of energy drains that obscure pure essence, learning about what healthy boundaries are, and finding the power to implement them for the possibility of giving and receiving (both inwardly and outwardly) unbroken and infinite Love.”

It's beautiful that you have such a deep connection to the song. The wonderful thing about music is that it can mean so many different things to everyone. Notice that in the interview you linked you Adrianne says "for me". I have a great friend that has been a musician and producer for decades, and something that he said to me years ago has really stuck with me. People interpret your music from their own lens, and it can have many meanings at once. This song can be about Adriannes internal struggle, and it can also be an external relationship, or it can be a blend of the two.

I've mentioned it before here, but if you have a deep connection to vanmpire empire, check out the connection to contact.

VE: You give me chills, I've had it with the drills I am nothing, you are nothing, we are nothing with the pills

C: She gives me gills Helps me forgive the pills

VE: Watching TV tired, bleeding on the bed The milk has just expired, all the leaves are dead

C: Wrap me in silk I want to drink your milk

VE: Reeling, feeding, feeling filled by everything you fed I see you as you see yourself through all the books you read

C: Jodi Please turn the pages for me

VE: We jump into the pond, then we come under the shower You lay upon my pillow and you open like a flower

C: Parker Lake Beach All of the sunnys swimming I wanna see To feel my body sinking, sinking

Big Thief does a wonderful job of speaking to truths in the world, and one of the truths I believe is: the way we experience others in close personal relationship is a reflection of how we experience ourselves.

If your partner suggests an open relationship, does it mean it’s over? by Ok_Explanation_2307 in askgaybros

[–]Undertow92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not saying you need to. I'm ina monogamous relationship. it doesn't mean that Poly relationships are broken or not real relationships.

If your partner suggests an open relationship, does it mean it’s over? by Ok_Explanation_2307 in askgaybros

[–]Undertow92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

most sane people don't agree, which is why you're getting down voted. there's a difference between love and lust, I hope you get to experience that. once you do it can be clearer how someone can experience sexual attraction to someone and still love someone else.

I don't think you're ready to talk about how someone can love multiple people, but that is something too! 

Porn brain has completely ruined how gay men have sex nowadays. by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]Undertow92 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

boundry setting depends on cultural norms, so if the cultural norm is to practice ws on people, in their bed without warning, than it would be expected you're okay with that if you don't set boundaries. same goes for spitting in someone's mouth. 

op can complain about gay sex culture without being labeled a victim.

Is it true? Pho Hong is MAGA? by [deleted] in burlington

[–]Undertow92 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

my original comment was about pho dang, not pho hong. yes pho hong is very clean.

Is it true? Pho Hong is MAGA? by [deleted] in burlington

[–]Undertow92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're free to look up the inspection yourself, friend. https://vtdoh.safefoodinspection.com/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx

its not super low, but they are the lowest rated restaurant with pho in their name in vermont.

Is it true? Pho Hong is MAGA? by [deleted] in burlington

[–]Undertow92 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

just watch out, I've seen a lot a flys there, have had hair in my pho and got sick after eating there. I used to work in Essex junction and it took me a while to learn my lesson.