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X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-10-14 01:55
RT Claire 💙 (@clairebubblepop)Said this before but I’ll say it again. Just one lifetime ago in the UK, our grandfathers could buy a home, buy a car, have 3 to 4 children, wives could stay home, take annual vacations, and then retire… all on one middle-class salary. What happened?We had same day GP, ambulances within minutes, dentists, good education, decent public transport, clean river and beaches. So AGAIN WTF happened? ...
He's 'unable and unwilling': Zohran Mamdani slams Trump for not delivering on cost of living crisis
MSNBC· 2025-10-10 15:07
Key Policy Stances - The candidate prioritizes addressing the cost of living crisis in New York City, citing unaffordable rent, childcare, and groceries [2][3] - The candidate proposes freezing rent for rent-stabilized apartments for 4 years and delivering universal childcare from 6 weeks to 5 years [4][5] - The candidate aims to raise the state's top corporate tax rate to match New Jersey's and increase taxes on the top 1% of New Yorkers (those making $1 million or more a year) by 2% [8][10] - Public safety is a cornerstone of the candidate's affordability agenda, with a focus on ensuring safe commutes for children and addressing crime [15] - The candidate plans to create a Department of Community Safety to address mental health and homelessness in the subway system, deploying dedicated outreach teams [17] Economic Considerations - The candidate estimates the cost of universal childcare to be around $6 billion [5] - The candidate acknowledges the need to balance taxing billionaires and companies with the risk of them leaving for other states like Connecticut, Texas, or Florida [7] - The candidate believes that companies will continue doing business in New York due to the individual taxpayer base [9] - The candidate emphasizes the importance of delivering a return on investment (ROI) for every tax dollar spent, focusing on safety, cleanliness, and basic needs [11] Social Issues - The candidate recognizes the growing anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim rhetoric and commits to protecting and cherishing Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers [34][35][38][39] - The candidate plans to increase funding for anti-hate crime prevention programming by 800% and sustain/increase police presence outside synagogues [35]
Why success isn't making you happy & how to fix it | Meghan French Dunbar | TEDxSan Diego Studio
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-25 16:38
[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] It's 1992. Bergen Elementary in the small mountain town I grew up in in Colorado. And it's my favorite day of the year. It's field day.And as I'm lining up for my next competition, I might as well have been Braveheart's daughter. I'm talking child-sized kilt and blue war paint. I am ready to destroy the competition, to do whatever it takes to win this next competition and add yet another blue ribbon to my extensive ribbon collection, which I 100% keep in a box underneat ...
X @Tesla Owners Silicon Valley
Tesla Owners Silicon Valley· 2025-08-24 19:28
Industry Impact - Starlink 被认为是一个改变游戏规则的技术,可以提高全球人民的生活质量 [1]
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-08-24 15:02
Public Safety - NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch aims to address disorderly conduct to improve New Yorkers' perception of the city's quality of life [1]
Pick Up the Phone, Your Body is Calling | Maya Carl | TEDxClarkstown
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-06 15:43
Core Argument - The document emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and responding to its needs to improve quality of life [1][2][3][4] - It frames the body's signals as calls that should be heeded rather than ignored [2][7][8][39] - The document advocates for a proactive approach to health, focusing on prevention and early intervention [4][27] Food and Digestion - The document highlights the significant impact of food on physical and mental well-being [17][20][36] - It points out that 40% of the world population has digestive disorders affecting their quality of life [19] - The document suggests experimenting with different foods, pausing before eating to assess hunger, and slowing down during meals to improve digestion [21][22][23][24] - It encourages mindful eating practices to establish better communication with the body [24] Movement and Exercise - The document promotes movement as a key factor in enhancing quality of life and preventing chronic diseases [25][26][27] - It suggests finding enjoyable forms of movement and paying attention to the body's signals during exercise [30][33][34] - A 2018 study by the Lancet showed that exercise is associated with 43% fewer poor mental health days [36] - The document emphasizes the importance of realistic goals and gradual progression in movement practices [34][35]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-07-27 02:40
Social Issues - Quality of life has soared in China [1] - The country's treatment of those nearing the end of their lives still leaves much to be desired [1]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-07-26 00:00
Social Issues - Quality of life has soared in China [1] - China's treatment of those nearing the end of their lives still leaves much to be desired [1]
Pick Up the Phone, Your Body is Calling | Maya Carl | TEDxClarkstown
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-25 15:14
You pick up the phone when your best friend, partner, or child is calling and you know from the moment they say hello how they're feeling. We all know there's a big difference between hey and hi. You know this person so well that the most subtle tone change says it all.And you know exactly what kind of conversation you're about to have. But let me ask you, do you know your own body this well. I want you to imagine your physical being on the other line.Our bodies are constantly calling us in the form of feel ...
Everyone has right to protest peacefully but 'we will not tolerate' chaos: NYPD commissioner
MSNBC· 2025-06-11 12:50
Immigration Enforcement Protests - Nationwide protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies are occurring in cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta [1] - The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has been dealing with daily protests since October 7th, 2023 [3] - A large protest involving approximately 2500 people occurred in lower Manhattan near Foley Square, with about 200 individuals attempting to cause disorder [3][4] - The NYPD made approximately 86 arrests during the lower Manhattan protest [4] NYPD's Response and Policy - The NYPD emphasizes its expertise in policing protests and its commitment to maintaining safety and order [6] - The NYPD has a Strategic Response Group, consisting of several hundred officers, specifically trained to manage protests [7] - The NYPD's policy, consistent with New York City's sanctuary city laws, is not to participate in civil immigration enforcement [9][10][12] - The NYPD does not coordinate with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) regarding raids or enforcement actions [11] - The NYPD's priority is to prevent and address unlawful activities such as blocking streets or causing violence during protests [10] Crime and Quality of Life - Overall crime, including murders, is down in New York City [14][16] - The NYPD is focusing on quality of life issues, responding to 311 calls for service to address concerns like e-bikes, panhandling, and noise [17]