"In 2021, the maternal mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black (subsequently, Black) women was 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, 2.6 times the rate for non-Hispanic White (subsequently, White) women (26.6) (Figure 1 and Table). Rates for Black women were significantly higher than rates for White and Hispanic women."
1 in 1,430.62 for black women. This is why abortion rights are so important in the US.
You would think, right? But HiFi Rush was lauded as one of the best games last year and was highly successful, even being ported to PS5 and Switch at this point, so why close them?
Largely it's going to depend on who your audience is. If you're writing for an American audience, use American conventions. British audience, British conventions.
"The terms lakh or 1,00,000 (one hundred thousand, written as 100,000 outside the Indian subcontinent) and crore or 1,00,00,000[1] (ten million, written as 10,000,000 outside the subcontinent) are the most commonly used terms in Indian English to express large numbers in the system."
Soo...
"lakh: 150,000 rupees in India is referred to as "1.5 lakh rupees", which is written as 1,50,000 rupees;
crore: 30,000,000 (thirty million) rupees is referred to as "3 crore rupees", which is written as 3,00,00,000 rupees with commas at the thousand, lakh, and crore places."
I guess if you grew up with it, it makes perfect sense.
I used to sell books and this elderly couple came up to the counter saying they were buying it as a Christmas present.
So I told them "Hey, it's not my place to say what is or is not a good Christmas present, but before I sell it to you, could I get you to just flip the pages, randomly stick your finger in, and start reading?"
They thought I was kidding, but they did it...
"OH MY GOD!"
"Yeah..."
"OH MY GOD!"
Better they find out then than AFTER I sold it to them!
I don't think you can have a single image of America. What applies in one place doesn't apply somewhere else.
The Oregon Tourism department put together a wonderful campaign showing how different we are, you couldn't run this even across the border in Washington or Northern California:
"Forty-three states allow inmates to get charged for "room and board" — the cost of their own imprisonment. Thirty-five states charge inmates for at least some medical expenses. Taken together, at least 49 states have a law on the books that authorizes at least one of the two. (Hawaii, as well as DC, doesn't have statutes that explicitly address pay-to-stay.)"
An option for me to buy a house has come up very suddenly and it seemed like a good idea at first - but I look at a mortgage and think "that's 15 years I'll spend paying back, at absolute minimum. Probably more like 25 years" - how can I possibly plan that far in advance?...
Palestinian Territory - As part of its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, ongoing for the seventh month now, the Israeli army has militarized civilian objects, including schools and educational facilities. Israel’s turning of these facilities into military bases is in flagrant violation of international law and the rules of war....
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) consistently spreads blood libels and conspiracy theories about Israel, and accuses Israel of “apartheid,” genocide,” “ethnic cleansing,” “collective punishment,” and “war crimes.”
"NGO Monitor has faced criticism and has been labeled a right-wing pro-Israeli group. For example, in 2013, a member of NGO Monitor was caught editing their own Wikipedia page, which is not allowed. Wikipedia then banned him as an editor. Further, the founder Gerald Steinburg worked for the Israeli government after the formation of the NGO, a seemingly obvious conflict of interest."
I'm tempted to remove it pending a less biased source, however in this case I'll leave it for now with the "pillar of salt" warning and a note that everyone sucks here.
Haven't watched part 2, caught part 1 on Max and was not impressed, they made it just another take on Flashpoint and the original story was nothing like that.
Warner Bros. to Release First New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct ( variety.com )
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Microsoft Closes Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More in Devastating Cuts at Bethesda ( www.ign.com )
Indian prison demands 50,000 rupees to release Myanmar refugees imprisoned for illegal entry at end of sentences ( eng.mizzima.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/20747975...
The Palestinian activists fighting for LGBTQ+ rights against a neverending backdrop of war ( www.lgbtqnation.com )
Romney and Blinken Admit Tiktok Ban Sought to Censor Gaza News ( truthout.org )
Early review: Doctor Who's Latest Era Is a Burst of Regenerative Energy ( gizmodo.com )
How to write a professional email in indian english?
I'm a bit lost here. Should I use british conventions? US conventions? Is there indian conventions? Or maybe cultural points I should be aware of?...
Forcibly displacing Rafah civilians would be war crime, France warns Israel ( www.theguardian.com )
How has the world gotten worse since your heyday?
Thousands of Israelis take to streets of Tel Aviv to demand cease-fire and Netanyahu's resignation ( apnews.com )
1:21 video shows the scale of the protest....
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Conservatives crushed by ‘worst local election result’ in years ( www.theguardian.com )
Spread of Tory losses leads former minister to say there’s ‘no such thing as a safe seat any more’...
A YouTuber let the Cybertruck close on his finger to test the new sensor update. It didn't go well. ( www.businessinsider.com )
What's a candy that's practically crack for you?
What different things are considered emotionally exhausting? ( kbin.social )
Pretty much what the title asks!
Which are the most fucked up books you've read?
[serious] If Project 2025 becomes a reality. Would you fight in a civil war?
Guns are now string instruments and always have been. Describe a typical gun situation.
Do you support sending weapons to Israel? ( mbin.grits.dev )
Humor me for a second. Quick poll. You can just write "Yes" or "No" in the comments.
What is your purpose?
What is you purpose right now?
Launching A $60+ Game Seems Like A Bad Idea Right Now ( kotaku.com )
Is this really the final laptop you will need this guy is claiming? it is completely customizable. ( www.youtube.com )
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Biden calls US ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with Russia and China ( www.cnn.com )
Do you think America as a nation is genuine?
Kind of a vague question. But I guess anyone that responds can state their interpretation....
What's the most fucked up movie you ever watched?
TIL 40 states in the US charge you $20-$80 a day for being incarcerated in prison. ( en.m.wikipedia.org )
Very weird that I am so old and have literally never heard this mentioned in a TV show or book or movie or anything....
First-time home buyers: how did you feel about getting a mortgage?
An option for me to buy a house has come up very suddenly and it seemed like a good idea at first - but I look at a mortgage and think "that's 15 years I'll spend paying back, at absolute minimum. Probably more like 25 years" - how can I possibly plan that far in advance?...
Gaza: Israel deliberately militarizes civilian objects, turns schools into military bases ( euromedmonitor.org )
Palestinian Territory - As part of its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, ongoing for the seventh month now, the Israeli army has militarized civilian objects, including schools and educational facilities. Israel’s turning of these facilities into military bases is in flagrant violation of international law and the rules of war....
People left seriously creeped out after woman shares how to find out everything Google knows about you ( www.uniladtech.com )
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution ( www.theguardian.com )
"Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths, Part Three" Official Teaser Trailer ( www.youtube.com )
How do I tell my neighbors that they need to stay off my property and not let their kids trespass. Joke answers only.
People and their kids like to come over unannounced, and without permission, to look at my ducks like it's the fuckin zoo or some shit....
Farmers warn food aisles will soon be empty because of crushing conditions: 'We are not in a good position' ( www.yahoo.com )