cymbal_king 4 hours ago • 100%
The only issue I've ever had with my Ioniq 5 in 2 years was running over a screw and had to get the tire sealed. There is no oil to change, so the only regular maintenance is free tire rotations at the dealer.
cymbal_king 2 days ago • 100%
The article says the focus is on kid-friendly outdoor areas like parks and near schools, which makes total sense as a place to start. Doesn't seem like it's everywhere outside being banned. And generally encouraging people to not take up smoking in the first place is wonderful. For people who smoke, quitting is the biggest thing they can do to improve their health.
cymbal_king 6 days ago • 100%
Relying on slave labor from Xinjiang isn't worth saving a few bucks on a tshirt
Edit: there's also all the toxic chemicals from lack of regulation https://healthnews.com/news/chemicals-childrens-clothing-shein/
cymbal_king 6 days ago • 93%
Jealous y'all actually get any paid parental leave. over here in freedom land we force new parents to show up to work sleep deprived and neglect their babies. And Americans wonder why the birth rate is falling.
Edit: adding that if it's available, childcare for infants is as expensive or more than rent or mortgage payments. So you have to work to afford that
cymbal_king 1 week ago • 94%
There are many instances where people who are indeed citizens may not have proper proof of citizenship, disproportionately among older Americans, college students, poorer Americans, victims of fires, and those who have moved around a lot. Passports are a relatively expensive document. Birth certificates and Social Security cards are fragile paper. Driver's licenses are also not ubiquitous among people who cannot afford a car. Higher bars to be able to vote like this disenfranchise millions of Americans, often historically marginalized racial and ethnic minority communities.
It is easier to prove residency than citizenship, because most people receive physical mail which is enough proof to register to vote in many states. Homeless shelters can also provide proof of residency. And there is very little evidence of undocumented immigrants voting in national elections. It's a Boogeyman because Republicans want to suppress the votes of marginalized groups that disproportionately vote Democrat. Undocumented immigrants tend to do their best to stay away from high risk things like breaking laws and giving the government their information because of the risk of deportation.
cymbal_king 1 week ago • 100%
The type of medicine described in the meme usually is this way because it is helpful at preventing heart attacks (or stroke) while taking it, but if you suddenly stop taking it then you are worse off than before. Tapering off a medication like this can be done with professional medical supervision. The warning is necessary so people know not to suddenly stop without talking to their doctor.
...or we could maybe not allow showing ads to people for drugs with significant side effects like other countries
cymbal_king 1 week ago • 100%
Check out no till farming, it's making a come back. they have different plants every season to prevent the soil blowing away and other benefits specific to each plant
The farmer meme guy was a huge advocate for no till farming
cymbal_king 2 weeks ago • 100%
Got a different way to abbreviate Eastern Equine Encephalitis?
cymbal_king 3 weeks ago • 100%
They'll just use it to brick more printers if you don't buy the right ink...
cymbal_king 3 weeks ago • 80%
EVs don't do any shifting and usually have a low center of gravity, even better for suspect road conditions!
cymbal_king 1 month ago • 100%
Focus on progress that has been made, solutions to the climate crisis have been growing exponentially over the past decade. And it's not a binary issue of everything is sunshine and rainbows vs we're all fucked. There's more of a spectrum. Also remember the past environmental successes we've had with like acid rain, the ozone layer, leaded gas, mercury pollution. We've come a long way.
Making any progress, no matter how small makes the future just that much better than it otherwise would be. Yes, systemic changes out of the control of anyone on Lemmy are needed, but if say every person on Lemmy worked towards reducing their own environmental impacts that could have huge ripple effects in the economy of the green transition. Just plan out pragmatically/realistically how much time, mental energy, and resources are worth it to you.
A lot things that individuals can do to help with the climate crisis often also have personal benefits like long term financial savings, less pollution exposure, healthier plant-based diets, etc.
cymbal_king 1 month ago • 100%
I love my Ioniq 5, I was expecting Hyundai to gain momentum on EVs in the US.
cymbal_king 1 month ago • 100%
Thanks!
cymbal_king 1 month ago • 83%
Yes! The biggest factor with body weight is calories in vs calories out. Foods with volume and mass but fewer calories displace calorie dense foods. Even as simple as substituting popcorn vs potato chips is huge on calorie savings. Protein and fats (ideally plant based) can also help you feel full longer than say simple carbs like potato chips/white pasta.
I highly recommend Harvard's Nutrition Source for science-based nutrition info and recipes, the language is very accessible too!
Edit: fixed link
cymbal_king 1 month ago • 100%
When there's more people who want to buy homes than there are homes for sale, the power dynamic is still in favor of the sellers. Sounds like this could potentially favor more experienced buyers/hedge funds over first-time home buyers. If sellers don't want to cover fees for buyer's agent, then that's more a first time buyer would have to pay upfront.
cymbal_king 1 month ago • 100%
Agreed! This is just the beginning, I'm convinced this was the plan all along for most smart devices. I will make an exception for products that can be conveniently operated when an account/app is optional at least.
cymbal_king 1 month ago • 100%
Kroger and Albertsons own a ton of "other grocery chains." Classic example of just simply buying up the competition
cymbal_king 1 month ago • 100%
I echo the other commenter and recommend speaking with a "registered dietician" (RD degree) about your personal nutrition goals.
Calories in/out, physical activity levels, and genetics are three of the biggest factors with blood cholesterol levels. Would you overall eat fewer calories if you switched to low fat dairy? Maybe then it's a decent strategy for you.
Harvard's Nutrition Source is a great educational resource about nutrition that is science based and uses accessible language.
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Yes, US republicans also claim to be more responsible with government finances and have had far right factions taking over the past 20 years or so
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 93%
Am I missing something? There is nothing new in the article. It's just contrasting Harris' Senate record and 2020 primary stances with the pragmatic political compromises that the Biden-Harris administration has made over the past 3.5 years because they had to deal with getting things through Congress. Of course the compromises made with Congress are going to be more to the right than what Harris has previously advocated for as her ideal stances, that's what politics is...
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Any one else notice the shower controls OUTSIDE the shower?!
That's also quite a labyrinth of a front door patio
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Creativity comes and goes. I don't like the internet's culture of forcing content creators to produce no matter what because it leads to poor quality. The ideas will come back
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Haha all this time I thought it was some widespread cultural reference. Thanks for all the OC!
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
What a stark contrast between the foreground and background scene lol
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Easy, buy up a bunch of land for conservation
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Yahaha!
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
I get this post is a joke, but PSA in case anybody is considering this new tide pod challenge... Swallowing batteries will fuck your shit up in life altering ways.
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Already has been. The "slow down" in EV sales is almost entirely from Tesla and I'd guess a lot of that is from how disliked he is by the main demographic of people buying EVs
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 50%
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
The Ioniqs have much smaller screens than the EV industry average, and many more physical buttons than industry average. The only time I really touch the touch screen is related to the Android Auto GPS/Google Maps, or very rarely I'm fiddling with a setting in my driveway.
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
There is a noticeable difference in EVs with AWD vs FWD, because the drive wheels all have independent motors. More motors= more power. As other commenters said, the main other consideration is if you have snow.
We've really enjoyed our Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover SUV. It has a ton of leg room (I'm 6'2" and can fully stretch out my legs), 300 miles of range, and more acceleration than any car I've ever owned. The cost of charging at home is about 70% less than we were paying for gas, plus there's almost no maintenance needed (e.g. there's no oil to change). With super chargers on road trips Hyundai and Kia EVs can charge from 10%-80% in about 15 mins for slightly less than the cost of gas.
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
I get this post is a joke, but PSA for anyone considering this new tide pod challenge... Swallowing a battery will fuck your shit up. Like in life altering ways. Some brands of watch batteries are coming coated in very bitter tasting substances to help prevent kids from eating them.
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Reforesting agricultural land by reducing meat consumption would make a huge difference, particularly in the Amazon (#1 cause of deforestation in the Amazon is for beef production). Livestock farming uses around 50% of all agricultural land globally, while plant based proteins use a small fraction of that. Reforesting also has the benefits of improved biodiversity.
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Check out the Evolving Self by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. It's a guide for figuring out your brain and sense of self.
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Drone on drone warfare! Makes you wonder what sort of cold war is playing out.
#BirdsArentReal
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
Stellantis has an EV???
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 92%
Yes, the largest factor for reducing body weight is calorie balance. Yes, there are nuances as other commenters point out about different effects on your body. But a lot of the discussion in this thread is really low quality and sources are few and far between.
I highly recommend Harvard's Nutrition Source for high quality science-based information on diet. The language is very accessible as well.
If you have specific questions about your health and diet, I'd suggest speaking with a Registered Dietician (RD). They are licensed medical professionals who specialize in this.
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 100%
The article details issues with pharmaceutical benefit managers, which 2 of the big 3 are owned by insurance companies and the third is owned by CVS
In a report, the regulator sharply criticized pharmacy benefit managers, a reversal from its longstanding hands-off approach to policing the companies.
In a report, the regulator sharply criticized pharmacy benefit managers, a reversal from its longstanding hands-off approach to policing the companies.
cymbal_king 2 months ago • 90%
QuantumScape is currently building the mass production line for a solid state battery and has been sending prototypes out to their auto manufacturer clients for testing.
This Undecided with Matt Ferrell video has a good breakdown.
Disclosure: I own 100 shares of QS
cymbal_king 3 months ago • 100%
Plastic production is also one of the dirtiest industries in terms of air and water pollution... I doubt China has strong enough environmental standards
For cancer patients, the harsh side effects of powerful drugs have long been the trade-off for living longer. Now, patients and doctors are questioning whether all that suffering is necessary. They’ve ignited a movement to radically change how new cancer drugs are tested, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging drugmakers to do a better job at finding the lowest effective dose, even if it takes more time.