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Gravitiger
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re: Psychedelics will be available soon for mental health treatment
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/19/26 at 11:13 am to Mushroom1968
While they could have tremendous benefits, any mind-altering substances are inherently difficult to study under current research standards (double-blind, randomized controlled trials), because the participants are bound to know which group they are in during the trial.
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re: Psychedelics will be available soon for mental health treatment
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/19/26 at 6:09 am to N2cars
quote:ISWYDT
He has a pretty good history of fast-tracking needed medications.
re: We're #2! (10 worst states to call home in 2026)
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/19/26 at 6:02 am to Boss13
quote:MS has done great with improving elementary school reading, but there is more to measuring overall educational outcomes in a state than just that one data point.
List is horseshite. Mississippi ranked 50 in education and health? States are literally trying to change their education system to match Mississippi now.
The category also includes "education AND health"--and we know MS is terrible in health outcomes.
re: Dianna Russini is stepping away from The Athletic (update)
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/18/26 at 7:09 am to Downeast12
quote:Right, no pro sports teams have female employees.
Today I learned that every male insider is gay.
re: 16 Marital Statuses?
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/17/26 at 4:00 pm to Harlan County USA
From a survey design standpoint, that is horrible.
re: Men shopping with wives
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/17/26 at 3:55 pm to fr33manator
quote:"Baby, nothing could make you look fat."
There is no right answer for "does this make me look fat?"
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"Maybe P-H-A-T!" (actually she doesn't love that one)
re: Los Angeles Mayor candidate Spencer Pratt on Joe Rogan today
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/16/26 at 8:22 pm to Schmelly
quote:I'd respect him more if he'd come out and say, "Yeah, I used to be a douche," rather than, "I was just pretending to be a douche."
I always thought the same thing but I’ve seen interviews with him the past couple years where he says it was all an act for tv. Actually seems like a cool dude.
re: Lawmakers advance bill requiring TOPS repayment for students who lose scholarships
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/14/26 at 4:09 pm to DrrTiger
Does anyone know the data for kids who lose TOPS but still stick it out and graduate (work their way through school, take out loans, whatever)? I knew quite a few folks in this category. Most of them are still in Louisiana, I think, but of course that is just anecdotal.
re: Raising a child now costs over $300,000 in the U.S., study finds.
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/10/26 at 12:02 pm to thegreatboudini
quote:I 100% know we are paying more than necessary, and it does frustrate me sometimes to feel like we are double paying. But my wife makes the big bucks and feels a greater emotional burden being away from him during the workday, so she makes the call.
What does a nanny 2 days a week do when the kid goes to day care 5 days a week?
Honest question.
My wife has been home with my kids for almost 4 years now (3.5 yr old, 1.5 yr old, and 8.5 months pregnant). So while we gave up her six figure salary, I don't have any of these expenses besides a baby sitter 1-2 times a month.
My wife doesn't want him in preschool 30+ hours a week, so he gets a half day with a nanny for 2 days. I also spend some half days with him, because my work is more flexible.
But we have to pay the full-time preschool tuition regardless of how many days we actually use it, and we need it full-time at least 2 days a week because of our schedules. We've looked at cheaper, part-time options, and they just don't work for us from a pickup and dropoff standpoint. And nobody reputable lets you pay for only a few days a week.
We don't pay the nanny when she's not keeping him. She has other families. She also helps some with housework, shopping, and chores.
Makes financial sense giving up a six-figure salary to raise 3 kids under 4, but not 1. We're both over 40. This will be our only child, and 4-5 years out of the workforce would pretty much kill either of our careers.
re: Raising a child now costs over $300,000 in the U.S., study finds.
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/10/26 at 7:24 am to Everyday Is Saturday
quote:My wife makes $250K/year, so her not going back to work wasn't an option. Nearest family is 800 miles away. Preschool gets cheaper as they get older, and we've got great public schools here, so really looking forward to that reprieve.
Sticker shock value got me!
We never put our kids in daycare / nanny etc. Only baby sitting was exceptional and grandparents or aunt, when it happened.
To your point, that run rate would make $300k seem low…until run rate changes when child is in school, depending on cost of school, of course.
re: Raising a child now costs over $300,000 in the U.S., study finds.
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/9/26 at 2:57 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
quote:I re-estimated to about $40K. $1850/month for full-time day care (started at 3 months), plus a nanny 2 days a week and random sitters, which are $25+ per hour here.
$33k / year on 1 child’s childcare?
Is Seal Team 6 watching your child? Dang.
re: Raising a child now costs over $300,000 in the U.S., study finds.
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/9/26 at 2:07 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
That seems low. We've spent about $40K in childcare alone in 18 months since our son was born.
re: When did become ok for gov agencies to post like this?
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/9/26 at 1:57 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Ask POTUS.
re: Have you ever put others first according to your beliefs?
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/8/26 at 1:38 pm to SecGamer
You have to give up any expectation of reciprocity, conscious or unconscious.
re: Does you know anyone who is a “traveler” or a “sovereign citizen”?
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/7/26 at 7:19 am to Wolfhound45
Came across several while I was practicing law. Our SOP was to send them a two sentence letter: "I am in receipt of your communication dated X. Your interpretation of the law is incorrect." Never had one show up in court.
re: Why does every place sell MERCH now
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/6/26 at 3:25 pm to magildachunks
quote:I am a sucker for an event poster/tee.
ETA: I mean, how else would you prove you went to Lollapalooza if you didn't get the shirt with all the bands listed on the back, or that you drove all the way to Oxford to see Phish during their '98 Tour?
re: Do you really believe stories from the Bible?
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/6/26 at 9:21 am to The Pirate King
quote:Evidence and proof are not the same thing.
I specifically enjoy the ones that prove big ticket items like Sodom and Gomorrah and Noah's ark.
I absolutely believe many, if not most, of the events and characters in the Bible are somewhat historically based.
I also believe many, if not most, of their stories are exaggerated for cultural/pedagogical/political purposes.
re: Missing F-15 Crew Member?
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/4/26 at 11:39 am to TigerVespamon
Because if we said we found him, then it turned out the Iranians actually found him, there would be no coming back from that PR nightmare.
re: Meet the next LSU student body president and vice president
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/4/26 at 6:34 am to Shexter
We need common sense SG campaign finance reform. Damn Citizens United.
re: Meet the next LSU student body president and vice president
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/3/26 at 7:33 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:Yeah the VP was a Tri Delt.
I would bet any amount of money the preceding duo were backed by the Greeks, one of them being black notwithstanding.
re: Meet the next LSU student body president and vice president
Posted by Gravitiger on 4/3/26 at 7:23 pm to dallastigers
quote:It’s student government. Of course they are going to have a judicial system. What alternative dispute resolution method do you think is more appropriate?
Why do they have university courts and lawsuits? It seems like a complaint resolution process for student govt elections that they are making more complicated. Maybe teach them to settle disputes without practicing for future lawsuits.
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