Today in Labor History March 9, 1902: Actor Will Geer was born. Best known for his role as Grandpa Walton in the long-running series, βThe Waltons,β Geer also appeared in the groundbreaking film, βSalt of the Earth,β which portrayed the struggle of Mexican American workers at the Empire Zinc Mine. Because of his activism on labor and political issues, he was blacklisted in Hollywood for many years. In 1934, he became a member of the Communist Party. He also met LGBTQ activist Harry Hay that year and they became lovers. Together, they supported the 1934 San Francisco General Strike and demonstrated against fascism and for workersβ rights.
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Very common misunderstanding. He was talking about the tax break he'd get for burying someone at his golf course. This is the beautiful picture he was referring to:
I usually go the other way - trying to wipe dust off my monitor that turns out to be errant punctuation. like an extra apostrophe.
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I like this one better. The first one showed a little camera shake. What do you think?
I saw a notice that the syspxl.xyz server has been fediblocked by a few sites. Looks like it's deserved.
@ScottSoCal Unfortunately, quite likely!
And because Biden urged it, Florida and the rest of the red states will require surprise consumer fees on all purchases.
Good for them!
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A Black California couple's home appraisal valued their home at $995,000. Disappointed, they "white-washed" their home and had a white friend pose as the owner. New appraisal: $1.48 million.
They just won their lawsuit against the first appraiser. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/08/black-couple-house-value-discrimination-lawsuit
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Zelensky invites House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to visit Ukraine πΊπ¦
Happy International Women's day!
I know you know amazing women, or are an amazing woman yourself!
Seeing a person's eyes light up because a gift makes them feel cared for, thought of, appreciated. That is true joy.
I'd be honoured to send you or a woman you love jewellery, a friend, mother, daughter, partner, or any other amazing important woman in your life. β€οΈ
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So... me. Work in aerospace, more space, not as much aero. Can fix my own car, choose not to. Can fix the random appliance of your choice. Hardcore introvert in person, which is why I love online. Lifelong science fiction fan. Read constantly. Scalzi is my favorite author, because he mixes exactly the right amount of snark into his writing. Together with a guy 30+ years, married since it was legal. Own a home in CA and don't plan to leave unless I immigrate to another country.