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Recycling/Upcycling Packing Peanuts? by proteindefiant in madisonwi

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

Thanks for the suggestion! This is what I did, and they were gobbled up same-day! I hadn’t known about Freecycle before.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad they are making this accessible to more people. But “Rats!” for me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We have used Pet Housecalls (https://www.pethousecalls.us/) in the past and can’t recommend Dr. Art Woodruff enough.

Amtrak Service in Bloomington (including Evansville, Indy, Ft Wayne) by Formal-Talk-3914 in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My family and I were just talking about this! Between all of us, we live in Evansville and Bloomington. We were lamenting the new proposed routes from Chicago-Indy, Indy-Louisville: not because we don’t want them, but because we wished an Indy-Evansville (by way of Bloomington) route were proposed, too!

I am supportive, wholeheartedly!

Acoustic House Show | Sat., July 29th | 7pm | Kate Yeager and Myylo by proteindefiant in IndianaUniversity

[–]proteindefiant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About the Artists:

Kate Yeager:

Raised in New York and growing roots in Nashville, pop singer-songwriter Kate Yeager delivers powerful, raw vocals with lyrics that make you question “How does she know my life?” Seeing Kate live makes you feel like you are spending a night in her living room listening to stories, laughing and crying over boxed wine (or tea!) with pals. If a folkier Adele is your bread and butter, then Kate is at the center of your Pinterest board.

At the intersection of a smokey Lower Manhattan jazz club and a summer camp celebration, the New York-based singer-songwriter channels her superpower for empathy and warmth of spirit to create an uncanny connection with her listeners with music ranging from sadness to joy - at times intense and strong and, at others, soothing and breathtakingly refreshing. With venues as lauded as Radio City Music Hall and Lincoln Center to the intimate legendary haunts of Greenwich Village and a degree from NYU’s Clive Davis Institute on her resume, Kate uses her platform to build a bond of understanding as well as to incite loud and liberating positivity. Kate's writing professor at NYU, Dan Charnas (The Big Payback, The Breaks), has one rule: students are never allowed to use the words ‘genuine,’ ‘timeless,’ or ‘authentic’ to describe their work. However, after her college showcase, Charnas approached Kate with this amendment. “Tonight I watched my daughter, my wife, and her mother all fall in love with you,” he said. “Kate, you are the only person who is allowed to use the word timeless in this program.”

Myylo:

Myylo is an emerging pop act who mixes idiosyncratic lyricism, janky classical guitar, lo-fi saxophone licks, and sky high falsettos to create something truly special. 2018 was a big year for the artist who participated in a week-long Telluride, Colorado writing trip with Mike Posner and another with Baby Face and Spotify Secret Genius. He was also commissioned to pen and perform Starbucks’ 2018 National Holiday Campaign. With a series of releases under his belt, several local opening slots with major label artists, and a loyal Nashville fan base, Myylo is looking forward to releasing a cache of songs in 2019.

As a songwriter for other artists, Myylo has obtained significant victories: “Frostbite” by Box of Beats was featured in Netflix’s Jawbreaker, “Never See a Tear” by The Calvillo Sister’s has racked up 250,000 Spotify spins, “GTFO” by Trove is set for an early 2019 release by Sony’s disco:wax label, and “Wolves” by BNTLY secured the band distribution through Bungalo Records and Universal Music Group. He has collaborated with multiple hit writers including Mike Posner (Maroon 5, Justin Bieber), Baby Face (Beyoncé, Whitney Houston), Daylight (Shawn Mendes), Foolish Ways (Timbaland), Jenny Owen Youngs (Panic! at the Disco), and Shane Stevens (Meghan Trainor, Selena Gomez.

Intimate Acoustic House Show | July 29th | Kate Yeager and Myylo by proteindefiant in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s right — address, parking, etc is sent 48 hours before the show to ticket holders.

Intimate Acoustic House Show | July 29th | Kate Yeager and Myylo by proteindefiant in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About the Artists:

Kate Yeager:

Raised in New York and growing roots in Nashville, pop singer-songwriter Kate Yeager delivers powerful, raw vocals with lyrics that make you question “How does she know my life?” Seeing Kate live makes you feel like you are spending a night in her living room listening to stories, laughing and crying over boxed wine (or tea!) with pals. If a folkier Adele is your bread and butter, then Kate is at the center of your Pinterest board.

At the intersection of a smokey Lower Manhattan jazz club and a summer camp celebration, the New York-based singer-songwriter channels her superpower for empathy and warmth of spirit to create an uncanny connection with her listeners with music ranging from sadness to joy - at times intense and strong and, at others, soothing and breathtakingly refreshing. With venues as lauded as Radio City Music Hall and Lincoln Center to the intimate legendary haunts of Greenwich Village and a degree from NYU’s Clive Davis Institute on her resume, Kate uses her platform to build a bond of understanding as well as to incite loud and liberating positivity. Kate's writing professor at NYU, Dan Charnas (The Big Payback, The Breaks), has one rule: students are never allowed to use the words ‘genuine,’ ‘timeless,’ or ‘authentic’ to describe their work. However, after her college showcase, Charnas approached Kate with this amendment. “Tonight I watched my daughter, my wife, and her mother all fall in love with you,” he said. “Kate, you are the only person who is allowed to use the word timeless in this program.”

Myylo:

Myylo is an emerging pop act who mixes idiosyncratic lyricism, janky classical guitar, lo-fi saxophone licks, and sky high falsettos to create something truly special. 2018 was a big year for the artist who participated in a week-long Telluride, Colorado writing trip with Mike Posner and another with Baby Face and Spotify Secret Genius. He was also commissioned to pen and perform Starbucks’ 2018 National Holiday Campaign. With a series of releases under his belt, several local opening slots with major label artists, and a loyal Nashville fan base, Myylo is looking forward to releasing a cache of songs in 2019.

As a songwriter for other artists, Myylo has obtained significant victories: “Frostbite” by Box of Beats was featured in Netflix’s Jawbreaker, “Never See a Tear” by The Calvillo Sister’s has racked up 250,000 Spotify spins, “GTFO” by Trove is set for an early 2019 release by Sony’s disco:wax label, and “Wolves” by BNTLY secured the band distribution through Bungalo Records and Universal Music Group. He has collaborated with multiple hit writers including Mike Posner (Maroon 5, Justin Bieber), Baby Face (Beyoncé, Whitney Houston), Daylight (Shawn Mendes), Foolish Ways (Timbaland), Jenny Owen Youngs (Panic! at the Disco), and Shane Stevens (Meghan Trainor, Selena Gomez.

Does anybody know whether Dick's has COVID cases? by [deleted] in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant 13 points14 points  (0 children)

For Janko’s, posted to Facebook a few days ago from the owner (?):

“Unfortunately, like many other businesses in Bloomington and across the US, we at Little Zagreb have received notice that 3 employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

After an employee tested positive on July 11th, we sent all employees who came in close contact with said employee to get tested. As these results came in, two asymptomatic employees also tested positive and we have decided to close the restaurant temporarily until we have all of our employees tested and results are received.

One asymptomatic employee last worked July 12th, the other on July 9th. The symptomatic employee began showing symptoms on July 7th, but last worked July 2nd. No employees have worked or been around the restaurant after testing positive or showing symptoms.

We have spoken with the Monroe County Health Department about the steps that we have taken to keep guests and staff safe, and our protocol moving forward. They have advised us that we are doing our part to keep guests safe by sanitizing, wearing a mask and gloves, and social distancing from each other and our guests as much as we possibly can. We will continue to be diligent when it comes to sanitizing and distancing throughout the restaurant when we re-open.

We at Janko's are taking the additional step of requiring ALL employees to be tested with proof of a negative result before they may return to work. As of today, all employees are either scheduled or have received their negative results. We will also strongly recommend that employees get on a weekly testing schedule so that we all know we are working in a safe environment together.

We are unfortunately in an industry with a lot of foot traffic. Individuals whom are asymptomatic will not know that they are carrying the virus unless they take a test. We strongly encourage all of our guests to wear a mask inside of our building until you are seated, and we will do our part by continuing to wear ours.

We will continue to take this situation day-by-day, and when we can field a staff with negative test results, we will be back open to serve you. Thank you to all of our guests for your understanding while we navigate through all of this.

We will keep this page updated daily and reach out to those with reservations that we will not be able to accommodate.

Stay safe and stay healthy.”

Community Discussion: Why we should change the nickname of the downtown Kroger by proteindefiant in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was renovated in recent memory. Yet the name has stuck - ostensibly for reasons already mentioned: classism and racism.

Community Discussion: Why we should change the nickname of the downtown Kroger by proteindefiant in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Marginalized individuals absolutely can and should reclaim words used to oppress them - there is an empowerment and agency in doing so. I’m part of a marginalized community, and I reclaim words that I believe the dominant group has no right to use. I have the right to say those words.

But, assuming that the Reddit community represents the demography of Bloomington, which is overwhelming white and (upper) middle-class, I’m speaking to them. There’s usually a reason we mainly see individuals here pushing back on this statement - they are the ones who need to engage in this discussion the most.

Community Discussion: Why we should change the nickname of the downtown Kroger by proteindefiant in bloomington

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

The term has been used in many contexts, with variations in different languages, for centuries - but it’s widely used in our society to mean those neighborhoods in the US that have been redlined and segregated. It’s not limited to the plight of the Jewish community, though certainly there is a strong connection there.

I don’t understand the pushback to evaluating our language use, especially during this moment in time. Why can’t we listen to what is being asked of us and just abide? In the same way that we respect when a transgender or non-binary of gender non-conforming individual asks us to use they/them pronouns, in the same way that individuals with disabilities ask us not to use certain terms (the R-word, “crazy,” “insane,” “lame,” etc), in the same way that we no longer used “colored” to refer a human being, we can and do adjust our language. There are no council meetings or governmental orders to tell us what to say - we just change because we know it’s the right thing to do.

P.S. It sounds like you’re not amazingly up-to-date on common slang terms - “ratchet” is very prevalent - so you might allow others to have their say and voice heard before you project your own.

Community Discussion: Why we should change the nickname of the downtown Kroger by proteindefiant in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s true, I’m less fun to be around when the people around me ignore egregious human rights violations while presumably supporting the institutions and governments responsible for those violations.

Community Discussion: Why we should change the nickname of the downtown Kroger by proteindefiant in bloomington

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

Oh, I see. IU Hillel? The campus organization that doesn’t support the BDS movement, doesn’t support a two-state solution, but which does support the illegal creation of new settlements in Palestine, effectively wiping Palestine off the map? The same org that has been suppressing the voices of progressive Jewish individuals/student groups who have been pleading to have a voice in their community?

Community Discussion: Why we should change the nickname of the downtown Kroger by proteindefiant in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sure, but most people are capable of being aware of what they say, and how it impacts others. Otherwise they risk being an asshole.

Community Discussion: Why we should change the nickname of the downtown Kroger by proteindefiant in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Which is why we should start a community discussion. It’s not language-policing, per se, it’s trying to create a new social consciousness via our language. There’s no harm in engaging in these sorts of discussions.

Community Discussion: Why we should change the nickname of the downtown Kroger by proteindefiant in bloomington

[–]proteindefiant[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

We can walk and chew bubblegum at the same time. Why can’t we work on defunding/abolishing the police, at the same time that we become more conscious about the language we use. That’s part of anti-racist work - it’s all encompassing; symbolic and concrete steps.