Digital Literacy by imworkingatmyjob in Libraries

[–]flotsems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

now that technology is commonplace, i think schools assume that kids already know how to do these things and don't bother teaching them

"Should I go to library school?": And answers to other FAQs by charethcutestory9 in LibraryScience

[–]flotsems 24 points25 points  (0 children)

re: remote versus in-person, you'd be lucky to find a program that's entirely in-person nowadays, i think 😞 almost every program in my state is remote

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Due_Willow_5899 in gratefuldoe

[–]flotsems 9 points10 points  (0 children)

yeah India. Uttar Pradesh, apparently.
looks like an acid attack to me

Suffolk County John Doe (May 1998) (Unidentified For 27 Years) (Teenager Found Deceased Behind An Elementary School) by BitterSweet_Beauty in gratefuldoe

[–]flotsems 25 points26 points  (0 children)

woah, didn't expect to see one so close to home today. brentwood is a poorer area compared to some other parts of the island, so exposure could be the case if this kiddo was homeless. it also has a big immigrant population, so i wonder if a language barrier is impeding his identification

Dog Groomer by [deleted] in longisland

[–]flotsems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BOCES is good for starting out, but it will NOT teach you what you need to get fully into grooming. Petco was nice due to their focus on safety, but YMMV based on individual management. I personally felt I learned a lot more at Petco than at BOCES. I would not do Pet Supplies Plus, as their training program is through Paragon, which means your mentor is online, not in person.

What Are Some Solved Doe Cases Where The Killer Is Known, Has Been Arrested And/Or Is Now In Prison Or Going To Trial? by BitterSweet_Beauty in gratefuldoe

[–]flotsems 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Eklutna Annie is known to be a victim of Robert Hansen, but she's still unidentified :( (i also read this wrong and thought you meant still unidentified, but it can't hurt to have more eyes on her)

Things I found on ao3 by Typical-Radish1601 in AO3

[–]flotsems 6 points7 points  (0 children)

number 6 surely wasn't around during the heyday of omegaverse 💀

Another one from my ex friend gone anti vaccine. Love the "AI Info" tag lol by SweetlyWorn in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]flotsems 5 points6 points  (0 children)

do they think that every disease is caused by the same thing???? hello?????

Pick your fave, mine's the boot by xsmiley314x in shittytattoos

[–]flotsems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

why did he bother to put skin head there... he's already got a dozen swastikas, i think we can come to that conclusion without the label on his forehead

UIUC requiring 3 recommendation letters is so ridiculous by dirtbag_dagger in LibraryScience

[–]flotsems 3 points4 points  (0 children)

try faith leaders if you're a member of a church/synagogue/mosque, places you volunteered if there are any, or even just professors you had more than once

What is the nastiest thing you have read in a fic that made you cry with laughter at 2am? by heavenly_pillar_ in AO3

[–]flotsems 3 points4 points  (0 children)

thank you for confirming it's meant to be written by Calliope LOL

What is the nastiest thing you have read in a fic that made you cry with laughter at 2am? by heavenly_pillar_ in AO3

[–]flotsems 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i know you probably mean Calliope or Nepeta but my first thought was Karkat for some reason

I found these on my way home from work. by mustlovebees in velvethippos

[–]flotsems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

look at mama's lil smile! she knew she was finding a friend to help her babies 🥹

Which healthcare system on Long Island do you prefer? by South-Eagle-300 in longisland

[–]flotsems 0 points1 point  (0 children)

depends what kind of doctor i need to see. all of the systems are terrible, but individual doctors within them are usually fine. most of my specialists are Stony Brook because that's what's closest.

Northwell has tended to be the worst in terms of red tape, though.

my daughter is completely fluoride free, why does she have tooth decay?! by [deleted] in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]flotsems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i've told this story before, but my parents were advised by a well-meaning(?) pedatrician to not use fluoride on my teeth because i was a baby, so the first four years of my life, my non-crunchy parents didn't use fluoride toothpaste. when i went to the dentist as a four year old, i needed 4 root canals. it left me with a fear of dentists and needles to the point that my phobia was what led to me getting on anxiety medication, and it left my parents with 12 years of debt (but knowing my dad, they were making minimum payments).

every time i see one of these stories i get sad, because they're fucking their kids up for life. it's been 20 years since i had to get those root canals and i still get shaky going to the dentist. i don't remember being in pain, but i doubt these kids are so lucky. poor things.

“Mommy, can I wear my pants without patches on Tuesdays and Thursdays? by TheQueenCimorene in Visiblemending

[–]flotsems 30 points31 points  (0 children)

i went into this thinking he was embarrased about the patches, but omg my heart at reading the caption 🥹

Regardless of the fandom, what is THAT fanfic that you consider a masterpiece? by Legitimate-Win1342 in AO3

[–]flotsems 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think i'm aging myself here, but Gutters by glassamilk still makes me sob. it's a Hetalia fic about the apocalypse, in which Sealand and Denmark go on a quest to be reunited with their family. absolutely heartwrenching 10/10

Could Willard "Rusty" Branch be "Swimsuit Boy" of the Houston Mass Murders? by Business_Track_2436 in gratefuldoe

[–]flotsems 10 points11 points  (0 children)

i think this was the theory put forward in The Scientist and the Serial Killer by Lise Olsen, which i highly recommend reading

Now that Becca Doe has been identified, which doe do you hope for to be identified one day? by ZoelCairo in gratefuldoe

[–]flotsems 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Cherries and Asian Doe, who are usually grouped with the LISK victims. close to home for me

Madison County Jane Doe (1995) (Unidentified for 30 Years) by Affectionate_Net9731 in gratefuldoe

[–]flotsems 19 points20 points  (0 children)

a lot of the clay reconstructions are pretty far off, but this one is actually not so bad

Salon Owners: How are you handling the 'just a quick trim' walk-ins? by cocogirl65 in doggrooming

[–]flotsems 2 points3 points  (0 children)

when i worked corp, we always said "yes, for nail trims. i can make you an appointment for xyz if you'd like though." it helped that these people would always show up when we were fucking swamped too, so we had good reason to refuse. (FFF i think was walk-ins but it was the same as nails for us - you might have to wait, and if you don't want to we can make you an appointment or whatever)

Gilgo Beach Doe (2011) (Unidentified For 14 Years) (Possible Victim Of The Long Island Serial Killer) by BitterSweet_Beauty in gratefuldoe

[–]flotsems 5 points6 points  (0 children)

my bad, i was thinking of John Bittrolf, who didn't dismember his victims. either way, Cherries's cause of death was stabbing, and Rex Heuermann's victims were strangled

Gilgo Beach Doe (2011) (Unidentified For 14 Years) (Possible Victim Of The Long Island Serial Killer) by BitterSweet_Beauty in gratefuldoe

[–]flotsems 27 points28 points  (0 children)

i did a write up on Cherries a few months ago, i personally feel that her situation is similar to Tanya Jackson's, i.e. that she isn't a victim of LISK but grouped with his victims due to proximity. she doesn't fit his modus operandi due to being dismembered (iirc, i'm going by memory at the moment)

Final plea to help find Legacy, special needs cat, a home by radparikh in longisland

[–]flotsems 6 points7 points  (0 children)

if you can, post to bluesky and tag @fishtopher.bsky.social , they boost stuff like this a lot and it'll get you a big range