Also coho, chinook, steelhead, and others.

Good point. I will add that to the long list of reforms we need in the US criminal system.

Mandatory minimums are a problem. Judges lose discretion to tailor the punishment to the specifics of the case. Minimums may be pushed unreasonably high so politicians can claim to be “tough on crime.” (This happened big time in the US, starting with the War on Drugs in the 1970s and continuing through the 1990s.) Both of those lead to more people in prison longer than they should be.

Also, at least in the US, not all crimes carry mandatory minimum sentences. This gives prosecutors a new source of leverage:

The use of mandatory minimums effectively vests prosecutors with powerful sentencing discretion. The prosecutor controls the decision to charge a person with a mandatory-eligible crime and, in some states, the decision to apply the mandatory minimum to an eligible charge. Rather than eliminate discretion in sentencing, mandatory minimums therefore moved this power from judges to prosecutors. The threat of mandatory minimums also encourages defendants to plead to a different crime to avoid a stiff, mandatory sentence.

https://www.sentencingproject.org/fact-sheet/how-mandatory-minimums-perpetuate-mass-incarceration-and-what-to-do-about-it/

Mandatory minimums can also lead to significant racial disparities. The linked article cites an example of very different minimum sentences for different drug offenses, leading to a sharp rise in incarceration rates for blacks but much less so for whites.

I have never found cleanliness to be an issue with different brands. Anything you buy off the shelf from your local sporting goods store should be fine. Some people have preferences, but you will have to go through a lot of rounds before you notice much difference.

Avoid reloaded ammo unless you are very sure about the person supplying it. Mis-measured powder, or the wrong type, can be very dangerous.

Most importantly for a new owner: have a safe storage space (a proper safe!) and get adequate training and range time with your new rifle.

!noncredibledefense@sh.itjust.works is leaking

“Everything will be better if we just feed a fifth of the population to the alligators!”

Absolutely insane.

Whatever the issue was, it was short-lived. It’s now back to normal and only a few minutes behind.

Do you mean in the very short term, or over the last few days or weeks?

At the moment It looks like programming.dev is suddenly falling behind reddthat.com. It’s currently ~40 minutes behind and getting worse. @snowe@programming.dev @Ategon@programming.dev, FYI.

I’m not savvy enough to know what causes this, but it has happened before between instances. @MrKaplan@lemmy.world might have some insight.

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That sounds like an awesome trip!

A used mountain bike from the 1990s would be a perfect way to start without spending much money. They have wide tires, flat handlebars, sturdy frames, and attachment points for a rear luggage rack. The replacement parts are inexpensive, too. I do not know if they are common where you live, though. In the US and Canada they are easy to find at thrift stores and used bike shops.

Depends how high into the triple digits, whether there’s shade and water available, how humid it is, whether air conditioning is an option, etc.

I would probably choose triple digits. I do love cold winters, but a dry 104F with a cool place to swim and big, shady trees is splendid. Beyond about 110F gets miserable, though.

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The fact that you care this much is a decent sign that you’re doing great.

Your job right now is just to keep the kid alive and comfortable. Be present, be kind, and in time give him opportunities for enrichment. Make sure mom is doing well day-to-day. And don’t forget to take care of yourself; you’re no good to anyone if you’re a wreck.

Don’t hesitate to meet with a lactation consultant if breastfeeding isn’t going smoothly. It can be a real struggle for mom and kid alike. And don’t worry if you have to use a bottle or even switch to formula for some reason; your kid will be okay.

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“To The Department of Energy: DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!!” he added on Truth Social.

Fun fact #1: The department of energy does not control oil drilling. Sorry Donald, they can’t unilaterally make it happen.

Fun fact #2: Not all oil is equal. Refineries are designed to process certain grades of oil into specific products, and different parts of the world have different grades. Refineries also often blend oils from different parts of the world to get the characteristics they need for their process.

Fun fact #3: Moving domestic petroleum products between the west coast and the rest of the US is an expensive pain in the ass. There is a distinct lack of pipelines, so you need to ship it through the Panama canal. But shipping is expensive thanks to the Jones Act. So California, Oregon, and Washington would get particularly screwed in a domestic-only oil market.

“Drill, baby, drill!” has always been an immensely stupid rallying cry, even if you don’t care about the environment.

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