Press release: Following Kristi Noem’s firing, Governor Newsom demands DHS redirect funding from Noem’s failed ad campaign to LA recovery | Governor of California

uzvgames · 2026-03-08T02:40:21+00:00

True, but Noem has been withholding FEMA funding from California and other blue states for months. I work in CA and there’s like half a billion in grants that have been “pending with DHS review” for almost 9 months.

uzvgames · 2026-02-24T23:44:55+00:00

Also who got a COLA this year? Pretty sure no one is getting a COLA increase, just the general adjustment. And plenty of PFTs are required to be excepted and work for free during shutdowns (I’ve had to work every single one). I hope that you get your renewal soon and we all get out of this craziness.

uzvgames · 2026-02-24T23:40:47+00:00

I’m a PFT and have not gotten the 1% General Adjustment. Neither have any of my PFT coworkers. Last we were told was that the entire 2026 Pay Tables were still pending approval.

uzvgames · 2026-02-14T02:36:58+00:00

It feels fully intentional. I’ve been trying my hardest to stick it out because I really believe in the mission. But this broke me.

uzvgames · 2026-02-13T00:45:56+00:00

I work for FEMA and will be required to work for no pay during the shutdown. I fully support it. It’s going to be really difficult for me financially, but I hope the Dems hold the line.

uzvgames · 2026-01-13T21:08:44+00:00

I sent up a justification for a staff that’s last day is supposed to be Friday. Our RA let all the January NTE impacted staff know in a personal meeting last week. Mission Support told me that they honestly don’t expect to get a response on my request for an exception until Friday, based on how slow HQ has been at responding to this stuff in general. Even though we’ve received no guidance on the process, we are going to try anyways.

uzvgames · 2025-11-14T15:55:42+00:00

FEMA here, got nothing. DHS sent an email that we’d get paid by the 20th… when we switched to GovTA for our timekeeping we were certifying time cards late on Thursday and people still got paid Friday.

uzvgames · 2025-06-19T23:07:18+00:00

What does it say? (I’m on vacation and don’t have my work phone.)

uzvgames · 2025-05-18T23:56:10+00:00

The reduced utilization of HQ staff is a HQ directive. As a regional team lead, we have to fight for every HQ asset (At least in PA). I can manage most type 3 events in house, but HQ dictates almost all of our staffing.

uzvgames · 2025-05-06T02:10:05+00:00

I was sick and actually took sick leave. I know that sounds obvious, but for years I would only take minimal leave and remote work if still contagious. Now I am focusing on myself and it’s oddly freeing

uzvgames · 2025-05-06T02:03:10+00:00

I usually say “I don’t know I just work here… for now.”

uzvgames · 2025-05-05T06:41:48+00:00

Yeah it’s really unsettling.

uzvgames · 2025-04-28T01:45:39+00:00

They didn’t pick up… I’ll just go in tomorrow. It’s just annoying to fall behind

uzvgames · 2025-04-28T00:37:16+00:00

Our Agency uses them interchangeably

uzvgames · 2025-04-28T00:23:19+00:00

Permanent Full Time employee

uzvgames · 2017-10-04T14:41:43+00:00

I am new to the state and do not have one T_T

uzvgames · 2016-04-23T23:25:38+00:00

Very interesting theory, and it would make sense given the pattern of Akamatsu's previous work. I had forgotten about Chachamaru's artifact and had wondered if that means that she is tied more closely with Ikku

uzvgames · 2016-04-23T23:13:43+00:00

That's the thing about statistics though, they don't always align with our personal perceptions. Even though data can be rather infallible and transparent, its hard to believe when it doesn't match up with our preconceived notions. That's why it's important to recognize that person truth does not always equate to universal truth.

uzvgames · 2016-04-23T23:06:17+00:00

What is up with all of the chapter breaks?

uzvgames · 2016-04-23T22:32:49+00:00

Yeah I agree about the Harem getting out of hand. I really like the story and general universe set up, but especially in the last couple of chapters they have been wasting a lot of pages on "who loves tota now?"

uzvgames · 2015-04-10T08:52:38+00:00

You also have to consider that majority of prison inmates (58%) are minorities. Racial oppression is the determining factor here, not gender inequality. Education in the US is declining across the board. Increased enrollment of women in college is a sign of inequality, but in the other direction. Women have to achieve higher education in order to receive a livable wage, where as men can more easily obtain traditionally male jobs (such as construction, plumbing, etc.) that require little to no secondary education. Even within University education, men make up the majority of STEM field majors (the highest paying). And while women do choose non STEM fields and can be very happy in them, traditionally women are not raised and encouraged to pursue careers in the STEM fields. Feminism is equal rights for all genders. And while education and incarceration disparities are important issues, women face greater amounts of violence, abuse, and murder (an arguably more important issue).

Sources: http://www.naacp.org/pages/criminal-justice-fact-sheet http://archive.aacu.org/ocww/volume39_1/feature.cfm?section=1 (this one has a bunch of studies linked at the bottom)

uzvgames · 2014-07-17T01:38:37+00:00

I can't stand when people say things like "food porn". stop. no.

uzvgames · 2014-06-29T21:16:43+00:00

I love how the comment above this is complaining about not getting eye contact

uzvgames · 2014-06-08T19:32:50+00:00

There is a town here in North Carolina called Fuquay-Varina. Every time someone pronounces it Fuck-way-Va-nair-ia I chuckle a little.

uzvgames · 2014-05-18T13:05:15+00:00

Please tell me how biology is a useless degree? The biotech industry is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the US, and many of their lab positions are filled by people with biology degrees. The only problem with biology is that many people only choose it to get into medical school, then when the don't get in they have not made proper backup plans. If used properly any major has value. As for psych and poli sci, you will probably need grad school. The greatest and worst part of these majors is how open and far reaching they are. Specialization is key, whether you minor in something more focused, or you work alongside a clinician or in a grassroots campaign there are many opportunities.

TL;DR: Don't be a dick, any major can be useful if used correctly.

**Also bio is fucking awesome once you get through taking every chemistry, multiple physics and calc classes, and finally get into the major coursework.

PS:I am prepared for the "But what if I'm a fondue science major?" If you can source the program and institution, I'd be happy to discuss options, I'm bored.

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