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MC Fresh Breath

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  1. from the debate on it:
  2. tangentially related:
  3. OCT 14 CAMPAIGN FOR MUSICAL DESTRUCTION - USA 2022 Bend, OR Nice! Thanks for head's up
  4. You talking shit about Ricky Ricebird? FUCK BAY CITY!
  5. wild that adbusters is still around.
  6. Just endangering more people's lives. No big deal.
  7. Humanity faces ‘collective suicide’ over climate crisis, warns UN chief | Climate crisis | The Guardian
  8. House I bought here had no AC installed. Got the you don't need it from some, some who smiled with that 'good luck' smile. Wanted the house/area bad enough to not care. The first summer was fine. Maybe about one week where I would have enjoyed AC, but still nothing any Texan couldn't deal with. Last summer's heat wave changed my mind on that and AC was finally installed last November. And of course, we've had a typical PNW moderate summer this year (so far). No serious fires/smoke near us so far this year, either, unlike during the heat wave of last year. anyway, yeah. If you do move, never trust the 'you usually don't need it' crowd. You do.
  9. Edit: I'm a poor reader. This year has so far been moderate with cooling temps at night on the few 'high' days that most on this thread would laugh/cry at.
  10. Found this on reddit. Climate Foundation: Marine Permaculture - Climate Foundation Had a follow up comment with this link: GreenWave
  11. Amid climate change and conflict, more resilient food systems a must, report shows | CU Boulder Today | University of Colorado Boulder The idea of 'more resilient food systems' is interesting to me, and I'm curious as to what that looks like.
  12. I'm staying in the States. In terms of this discussion, I don't see New Zealand discussed as much now and I get kind of curious as to why that is. Way back when I fantasized about leaving I know they had a tech worker shortage and it was a way to get in. English speaking and from all the pictures (I have never been) it sure seems like a gorgeous place. Mountains and beaches. Seemed to handle Covid well. And my right wing Father during the Cold War days used to tell me that was the safest place to be in terms of nuclear war....
  13. I can't answer from first person experience, but can tell you it definitely was hard on my kids when I moved them out here. Kids up to an age/point are oblivious to things like 'it's too hot' or politics. And they don't care about your epic scenery. Mine were 10 and 8 during the move. The 10-year-old took it pretty hard. Due to timing, we also left after the first semester of his 5th grade year. I was not going to move them after Middle School started for them. Those first few months were rough, and then just as things were getting a bit better, Covid happened and the isolation got bad. Remote schooling was not good for them, either. That said, things got better. They've both told us they're happy with the decision. But it took time to get there. The other thing that helps is happier parents are better parents, imo. So, while they didn't understand all our reasons, they didn't get 'grumpy Dad' anywhere close to what they got in Texas.
  14. Aware of their origin. At some point when a band relocates to Austin the city tends to claim them. https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/09/10/austin-band-heartless-bastards-delivers-career-best-album/5759387001/
  15. This. Also, pretty sure the SC is going to just pick the next president ruler for us anyway.
  16. Also, this: Texas is the second-worst state to live in, according to report (expressnews.com) Unfortunately, this as well: England braces for 40C temperatures as experts warn thousands could die | UK weather | The Guardian As Europe bakes in heatwave, wildfires rage from Portugal to Croatia | Reuters Can't outrun climate change.
  17. Got to correct myself a bit on the live music. It's not Austin, but there are smaller venues with shows that are fine for what they are. Just may not be every night of the week. Last night I saw the Heartless Bastards (hey, an Austin band) and it was a great show. The other thing about any live music you find is its always going to be easy to get to. You should review Events in Bend | The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon (bendsource.com) and if that has enough for you, well there you have it.
  18. https://www.newsweek.com/gop-push-nationwide-abortion-ban-3-weeks-after-calling-it-state-issue-republicans-1724909 GOP Push for Nationwide Abortion Ban
  19. Really been enjoying the vibe of Wiz Khalifa's "Kush and OJ" and Mac Miller's "K.I.D.S" and "Best Day Ever." This is apparently the hip hop era I just wasn't tuned into. Love that laid back vibe with cool sounding production quality. Think I'll explore both of these artists' entire catalog.
  20. Saw them in 2014 (or 2015?) in Cedar Park with Alice Cooper during their 'retirement tour.' It was a great, fun show. Seems they should have stayed retired.
  21. Fox is going to get that Doctor killed. And it isn't the first time.
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