Ask Lemmy Marighost • Now • 97%

You are given an opportunity to hard reset our universe (particularly, the Earth). You are also allowed to change one rule about the new universe. What rule would you change?

The rule could be anything, as funny or as serious as you want. The universe will progress in a similar way that it has up until this point, unless your changed rule prevented it from doing so. Some examples might be: - The invention of currency is not allowed. - Iron is slightly less stable. - The Ancient Greeks are able to cultivate Silphium, which does not go extinct now.

Asklemmy Marighost • Now • 87%

Fellas of Lemmy, what's your Every Day Carry (EDC)?

Those who don't identify as a fella also welcome to answer! I'm getting tired of my wallet and I'm hoping to get some new ideas. Current EDC is my phone, wallet, and keys on a lanyard. Whatchu got? Edit: I ought to be a little more specific with my EDC, since most people are kindly taking the time to do so. Phone: Pixel 8 Pro Wallet: bulky leather wallet, I don't even remember the brand, I've had it so long. Keys: a stylized lanyard with various house keys, car key fob, and a keychain that reads "I hope your day is as good as my butt" from my wife. I have to keep that, you understand. Misc: Burt's Bees chapstick, Listerine breath strips, and occasionally a utility knife depending on my destination.

News Marighost • Now • 96%

Spectrum Call Center in Charlotte, NC Reportedly Provided Fried Chicken and Watermelon to Employees for Juneteenth

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>“We want to acknowledge some feedback received regarding our Juneteenth celebration,” Pezzuto said in his letter obtained by The North Carolina Beat. “Although our intent was to celebrate this nationally recognized day, some of you voiced your concerns regarding the associated food choices.” In other words, we're sorry you were offended.

Asklemmy Marighost • Now • 98%

More and more lately, I see more large companies in hot water for another significant data breach (Dropbox, AT&T). Will this become the norm?

More specifically, are we seeing companies breached due to their (obvious?) security flaws, hackers getting better at what they do, or a combination of both? What is the future of security for these large companies that we put our trust into that our data is safe?

Android Marighost • Now • 97%

I cannot stand these spam calls any more.

(Picture alt text: a screenshot of my phone's call log, with numbers redacted (just in case). The phone numbers (except for one) are all spam calls) I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this, but I am at my limit with these. Constantly throughout the day I get spam call after spam call. I constantly report them to Google (I've got a Pixel 5, if it matters), yet nothing changes. This has been happening for months. These calls will also leave the exact same, completely silent, 4-second voicemails. I will block and report spam, but you know how it is. There's no way to turn voice mail notifications off, and I wouldn't necessarily want to, because I know I'd miss something genuine or important. What do I do? Is there anything I can do, beyond changing numbers? Even then, I'm sure a new number would exist in some database somewhere and be victim to more spam calls. This is heinous. Thanks for reading. I'm just so frustrated. Edit: this got a lot more attention than I anticipated. I appreciate the suggestions for different spam blockers and settings! It's also nice knowing I'm not alone. Hopefully, at least in the US, we'll get some real legislation eventually that will kill these spam calls once and for all.

Dungeon Synth Marighost • Now • 100%

Ziggurath - Tales from Southern Realms (Desert Synth)

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Another favorite of mine. 🙂

Dungeon Synth Marighost • Now • 83%

Aindulmedir - The Lunar Lexicon

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Probably my favorite as of recent.