Idk, I'm always hoping for another crash, so its hard to disentangle my hope from a serious prediction.

We saw it a good while back, great movie, eye-opening.

GOING TO WATCH THIS TONIGHT...

THOUGHTS 💭🤔

#ASKNOSTR #MOVIESTR #FILM #MOVIE

Warm banana bread + homemade icecream

GN

I’m confident you did, I’m just aghast that this could be done by people entrusted with looking after little kids.

Geez. I couldn’t quite believe this so I asked Grok who said: Yes, the claim is true, based on multiple credible news reports from October 2024.

In September 2024, parents of preschool students at Northgate Crossing Elementary School in Spring Independent School District (Spring, Texas—a public school with a pre-K program) discovered that staff had allegedly been applying transdermal patches (referred to by the children as “sleepy stickers”) to help them nap. These patches, identified as Klova Sleep Z Patches (or similar brands like Sleep Z Patch), contain melatonin (typically 3mg per patch) along with other ingredients like ashwagandha, valerian root, and hops. They are over-the-counter adult sleep aids, not approved or recommended for young children.

The discovery happened exactly as described: A 4-year-old girl (named Layne in reports) brought one home (or showed it to her mother while still on her body), prompting her mom, Lisa Luviano, to research it online and recognize it as a sleep aid patch. Other parents confirmed their children received them too, with kids describing them as making them sleepy during nap time. Parents reported no consent was given, and some noticed behavioral changes in their children.

The school district placed four staff members (two teachers and two aides) on administrative leave, launched an investigation with Spring ISD Police, and stated that administering any medication or supplement without proper procedures violates policy. No reported serious harm to children occurred, but experts note melatonin isn’t recommended for kids under 5 due to potential side effects.

This story was widely covered by outlets like KHOU (local Houston CBS affiliate), ABC News, TODAY.com, People, UPI, and others. It’s not a hoax or misinformation—though similar incidents (e.g., melatonin gummies in other Texas districts) have happened before.

The viral posts circulating now (including recent X shares) are recapping this 2024 event.

It's the Cantillon Effect from COVID money printers going brrrrrr.

It takes time for the effects of inflation to materialize. People expect to see real estate drop vs. the dollar, but it looks like the dollar is dropping vs. monetary metals instead.

I suspect the Central Banks of the world are resetting the monetary system. Things are already becoming more expensive for the people of the United States.

Nothing stops that train.

So, I recently learned that Nostr users are referred to as "Nostriches." I think that's awesome.

While thinking of ostriches may evoke images of an oddly shaped bird that buries its head in the sand (which is a myth), I think it's much more positive.

Nostriches don't bury their head in ignorance. Instead they:

* Keep their head down - flying under the radar

* Stay humble - respecting others and their path

* Stay focused - not distracted by negativity and naysayers

* Stay private - not making themselves a target

* Stay strong - not wavering in their convictions and beliefs

* Stay connected - supporting others and the community

* Stay consistent - stacking Sats and furthering the acceptance of Bitcoin

I think Nostriches are amazing and I'm happy to be here among them.

God bless you all

Always get into a deep reflective mood in between Christmas and the New Year. Without fail.

It’s grateful reflection with a touch of melancholy.

Play stupid games and win stupid prizes

Just annoying that so many people are really this stupid and continue playing this rigged game vs just stacking sats

It doesn't make any sense. This BS system needs to hurry up and collapse.

I like it slumping off into the New Year.

Makes a better bull setup getting its ass kicked into 2026.