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fishythepete t1_jdvxf7z wrote

Reply to comment by HistorianOk142 in Rep. Boylan introduces bill requiring solar on new construction by GhostOpera406

No, it’s not. This is going to make homes take longer to build, and it’s going to make the purchase price higher (even if the ownership cost is neutral, the bank doesn’t care that you’re saving money on your electric bill when they’re underwriting the loan). Neither of those are good things when there is a housing crisis, or in general. If solar power is a slam dunk financially, you don’t need to pass a law to get it built. You need to educate consumers.

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EriannaG t1_jdvr14w wrote

Reply to EMT-B Jobs by [deleted]

I just saw this on fb . I don’t know what any of the letters mean though.

Scituate EMS is looking for EMT’s to join our EMS team. We currently have a number of Per-Diem positions available DAYS AND NIGHTS providing 911 services to the Town of Scituate. There are a variety of shift configurations. Applicants must have a valid RI Driver’s license and be a certified EMT or Advanced EMT-Cardiac in good standing with the State of RI, Department of Health. Applicants will also need to provide a background check obtained from the Attorney general's office. New and experienced EMT’s of all levels of care are welcomed to apply. Interested applicants please contact Lieutenant Robert Marwell at ROBHJFD128@GMAIL.COM

ALS Rate Per Hour $24 BLS Rate Per Hour $19

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theanti_girl OP t1_jdvobee wrote

Reply to ‘The Virgin Suicides’ pulled from coursework at NSHS, team teach cancelled for Gothic class by theanti_girl

Full discretion: I have not read this book.

What I’m most intrigued by is… the parent had the syllabus at the beginning of the course and signed off on it. I guarantee it listed the specific books. Their objection is “I assumed it was approved by the district.” Why does that change anything?

And second, they reference Common Sense Media’s rating of the book as 17+. This class is an elective only open to 11th and 12th graders, so generally that audience.

“There is such a high rate of mental health issues with kids these days,” the parent said. “Kids shouldn’t have to read this.” No one has to. It’s an elective. Don’t take the class if you don’t want to read it.

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HistorianOk142 t1_jdvlr3a wrote

Reply to Rep. Boylan introduces bill requiring solar on new construction by GhostOpera406

This is actually a great regulation to have in place. They have it in CA already and they are also trying to get it passed in MA. Doesn’t make sense to build a home without solar at this point. Especially with the 30% rebate from the feds for solar panels & installation. This will help RI get to 100% renewable electricity faster.

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