A recent study published in the journal “Environmental Science & Technology Letters” has found that many popular smartwatch bands contain high levels of toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. These chemicals are used in many products, from cookware to clothing, because they make things non-stick or water-resistant. The problem is, they don’t break down in the environment and can build up in our bodies over time. This can lead to some pretty serious health problems like cancer, immune system issues, and even developmental problems in kids.

“But H20 is a chemical!” /s

Having left Lemmy world myself, the communities aren’t at fault. Hopefully people will find a better instance. There are quite a few out there.

That video is super creative and yet, so simple. (I guarantee it’s not a rick roll unless it’s been edited. Look for the edit sign).

They probably don’t want to be sued if they miss somewhere. If you’ve ever used a drone, it’s kind of strict in a not fun way.

No one is loved by everyone. I went through this entire chain cold, and it seemed like you were thinking it was reddit again. I do that sometimes too, it’s a hard habit to break. Especially when there are still propaganda people coming in to try and stir up trouble. I’m pretty sure (not 100%) that the person you are communicating with wasn’t trying to be shitty.

From my perspective, they do. You’re well liked throughout the fediverse.

Is this really how you two want to spend your time? Be excellent to each other. This really isn’t removal worthy, but you both might need a break.

Is this really how you two want to spend your time? Be excellent to each other. I know Test_Tickles respects you, let this all go. This really isn’t removal worthy, but you both might need a break.

True true

Face it, American citizens, we’re fucking cooked.

Some of us are and some of us aren’t. Help your neighbors if you’re one of the lucky ones who aren’t.

I know you’re joking, but let’s not do that.

It might help to pick a smaller instance.

Can Lemmy and Pixelfed speak with or see each other?

Is the money getting what it wants or is this making sure the money is quieter? I don’t understand.

Last year, the company formed a U.S.-based non-profit to get more funds and grants with Twitter co-founder Biz Stone on the board. At the same time, the organization lost its non-profit status in Germany at the same time.

While Mastodon relies on donations and sponsorships to operate, Bluesky, its main competitor working on a rival decentralized network, is reportedly raising a new funding round from investors at a $700 million valuation.

The blog post noted that the new Europe-based non-profit entity will wholly own the Mastodon GmbH for-profit entity. The organization is in the process of finalizing the place where the new entity will be set up.

Like when trump kicks it from too many hamberders and adderall, we can buy Vance to come back to the light?

Canva bought Affinity. The more I know about them, the more it stresses me out.

I have found the subtle messaging in tutorials for software. They’re good at hiding it.

🤣 I thought this was an onion article.

Not if their cameras were sent to the cloud before they were engulfed in flames.

This is from last August/September so it might have changed:

🔷 National Public Radio (NPR)

◾ NPR is a membership organization. Member stations are required to be non-commercial or non-commercial educational radio stations; have at least five full-time professional employees; operate for at least 18 hours per day; and not be designed solely to further a religious broadcasting philosophy or be used for classroom distance learning programming. Each member station receives one vote at the annual NPR board meetings—exercised by its designated Authorized Station Representative (“A-Rep”).

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◾ CEO is Katherine Maher

Prior to joining NPR, Maher was CEO of Web Summit and served on its Board of Directors. She also worked for seven years as CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, responsible for the success of Wikipedia, one of the world’s most popular digital platforms. She led Wikipedia to its highest brand trust since its founding, navigating the misinformation crisis and global trust decline in media, while doubling the Foundation’s fundraising and raising Wikimedia’s first endowment. Before Wikimedia, Maher worked on rights, democracy, and innovation at Access Now, the World Bank, the National Democratic Institute and UNICEF.

◾ Board of Directors

• Chairperson is Jennifer Ferro- serves as a Senior Fellow for the Luskin School of Public Policy at UCLA. She is on the board of Marfa Public Radio, one of the most innovative public stations in the country that serves rural west Texas. She is also a board member of the prestigious Trusteeship/International Women’s Forum for Southern California and Chair of the NPR Board. Ferro was awarded the UCLA Award for public service and selected as one of the 500 Most Influential People in LA according to the LA Business Journal.
• John McGinn -Was the head of Citigroup’s Global Consumer Risk Aggregation unit, Chief Risk Officer for Citi’s Student Loan Corporation and chief of staff for the Chief Risk Officers of both the Global Consumer Group and the Latin American Consumer Bank. Prior to his time at Citigroup, McGinn worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
• Milena Alberti-Perez-Alberti-Perez spent most of her career at Penguin Random House and currently serves on 2 non-profit boards and 3 corporate boards. She was most recently the Chief Financial Officer of Getty Images, Inc.
• Matthew Barzun-Matthew Barzun is a media entrepreneur, author, and former diplomat. He currently serves as chair and publisher of Tortoise Media, the London-based online news service he co-founded with the former Director of BBC News.Earlier in his career, he was closely involved in the pioneer stage of the internet publishing business, serving in executive roles at CNET.
• Scott Donaton-He most recently served as Hulu’s Head of Marketing, overseeing a team of 250 marketers responsible for marketing strategy, subscriber acquisition, engagement & retention, brand marketing, creative, social, paid media, partnerships and consumer insights & analytics.
• *LeRoy Kim-He is a Managing Director of Allen & Company LLC. He started his career at Lehman Brothers. Kim has served as a financial advisor to many well-known corporations in the fields of technology, media, sports, healthcare services and consumer products. Kim was formerly the President of the Board of The Door, which serves up to 11,000 youth annually across New York City and operates Broome Street Academy, a NYC charter high school, and was a founding Board member of Venture for America. He was a Board member of The Sleepy Hollow Country Club, and is currently on the Finance Committee of Board of The MidOcean Club.
• Joanna Lambert-Most recently, Lambert was President and General Manager of Yahoo Consumer. Prior to PayPal, Lambert was the Senior Vice President of Product Development and Operations at American Express.
• Catherine Levene-She was President of the Russian owned National Media Group at Meredith Corporation, where she oversaw the company’s 40+ iconic brands including PEOPLE, Allrecipes, Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, TRAVEL&LEISURE, REAL SIMPLE and Magnolia Journal.
• Judith Segura-She is a lead thermal architect and expert in thermodynamics at Apple, Inc. Prior to Apple, Segura also helped build innovative products at Cisco Systems and Spray Cool, Inc. A winner of the Ford Foundation doctoral fellowship, Segura has been awarded three patents across various disciplines with several more pending.
• Howard Wollner-For two years, Wollner served as Senior Vice President Strategic Business Systems for Starbucks Coffee International.
• Neal Zuckerman-He is a Senior Partner and Managing Director in the New York office of the global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group. He is also the head of the firm’s Media Practice globally.

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