The Greatest Punk Documentary Ever Made
If you’ve never seen The Decline of Western Civilization, you don’t need to know anything about punk to get pulled into it.
Released in 1981 and directed by Penelope Spheeris, the documentary drops you into the Los Angeles punk scene at the end of the 1970s, when bands like Black Flag, X, the Germs, Circle Jerks, Fear, and Catholic Discipline were playing small clubs to crowds of kids who looked like they might either start a band or start a fight before the night was over.
Poll of the Day
“I signed a terrible car deal, and now I feel trapped”
I recently got a new car after going to a dealership for a promotion. I traded in my old car, and they gave me $3,000 toward the new one.
I was at the dealership for hours, pushing back on the price. Eventually, I got tired and made the decision to take the deal. I got too hasty and signed the contract without double checking everything before I walked out the door.
I didn’t get the price I wanted. The used car was listed around $42,000, which was already getting close to what it would cost new at about $55,000. After everything that was added to the deal, the total came out to around $73,000.
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Why Early Colonoscopies Save Lives
Nobody wants a colonoscopy.
There are no colonoscopy vision boards. Nobody turns 45 and thinks, Hell yes, this is finally my year.
You have to drink something that turns your bathroom into a place of worship. You can’t eat. You get sedated. And then a doctor puts a camera somewhere you generally prefer cameras not to go.
So naturally, people put it off.
The Internet is Squeezing Your Brain Dry (Here’s How to Fix It)
Hey y’all. I need you to picture something for a second. Your brain, your beautiful, complicated, messy, incredible brain, is like a gas tank. When you wake up in the morning, it’s full. You’ve got a solid reserve of mental fuel, ready to help you focus, get things done, and find joy in the little things.
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10 Common Argument Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Relationship (And How to Fix Them)
Arguments are a natural part of any relationship, but when they follow the same unproductive patterns, they can start to erode trust and intimacy. While conflict itself isn’t the problem, how we handle it often is. Based on decades of research and insights from relationship experts, here are some of the most common mistakes couples make when arguing—and how to correct them.
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5 Small Things That Made Us Smile This Week – Ned Hardy
This mouse is one of those rare mice that genuinely makes working at a computer better, with an incredibly comfortable shape, near-silent clicks, customizable buttons, and a fantastic magnetic scroll wheel that can fly through huge documents in seconds. – Amazon
Inside North Korea’s Operation to Conquer the American Job Market – WSJ
Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat – The Guardian
Bessent said the K-shaped economy ‘is over.’ Here’s what financial experts say – PBS
People Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop Them – Archive.ph
Who is KD1, the bald eagle spotted in Jackie and Shadow’s nest? – PopSci
AI bots started a religion — humans immediately followed – Archive.ph
How consumers can get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court – CBS News
24 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy
These are the best rechargeable batteries I’d recommend to anyone. They last forever, hold their charge incredibly well, and save you from constantly buying disposable AAs and AAAs. – Amazon
What the Lakers’ sale says about the bleak new era of NBA ownership. – The Ringer
Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts – NPR
These Wild Truck-Mounted Crash Barriers Exist Because Drivers Can’t Stop Staring at Their Phones – The Drive
New Technique for Ruining Flock Cameras Just Dropped – Gizmodo
The Dumping Grounds
How Are Parents Allowed to Homeschool Their Kids Without Teaching Credentials?
There is something slightly bizarre about homeschooling that we don’t talk about enough.
If you want to teach third grade at a public school, you’ll generally need a degree, teacher preparation, certification or licensure, background checks, and continuing professional development.
If you want to teach your own third grader?
In many states, the requirements are dramatically lower.
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