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Comment on Celebrities like Elon Musk and Taylor Swift might soon be able to hide their private jet flights from online sleuths in ~transport
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Comment on Celebrities like Elon Musk and Taylor Swift might soon be able to hide their private jet flights from online sleuths in ~transport
widedub (edited )Link ParentIMO this isn't a fair 1:1. They're not tracking individuals travel, they're tracking a plane which is known to be owned by Person X (Elon, Taylor etc). Person X may or may not be on every flight...IMO this isn't a fair 1:1. They're not tracking individuals travel, they're tracking a plane which is known to be owned by Person X (Elon, Taylor etc). Person X may or may not be on every flight that their plane(s) take(s) - Private plane owners can and do rent/lend their planes or use them for "utility" purposes
Under the current system, flights with a valid security risk could already be exempt from publication. My perception is that people are being shamed for their private jet usage and they couldn't find a valid reason to be exempt so they're using their influence to expand the exemption. Whether this is right or wrong remains up to personal preference
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Comment on Kendrick Lamar - Meet the Grahams (2024) in ~music
widedub Link ParentAnother hidden child might be the least serious allegation in Meet the Grahams but I agree that we should all wait for receiptsAnother hidden child might be the least serious allegation in Meet the Grahams but I agree that we should all wait for receipts
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Comment on Kendrick Lamar - Meet the Grahams (2024) in ~music
widedub (edited )LinkNot an expert but editorializing a summary from a discord server Im on: Prior to 2013, Kendrick Lamar and Drake appear to have a working professional relationship. Drake received early access to...- Exemplary
Not an expert but editorializing a summary from a discord server Im on:
- Prior to 2013, Kendrick Lamar and Drake appear to have a working professional relationship. Drake received early access to Kendricks album Section 80 and featured on the followup Good Kid Madd City
- Kendrick featured on a Big Sean track
Controlin 2013? where he called out a bunch of rappers including Drake. Drake took some offense- "Jermaine Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Wale, Pusha T, Meek Millz, A$AP Rocky, Drake, Big Sean, Jay Electron', Tyler, Mac Miller"
- Its been mostly sneak disses (i.e insults with plausible deniability) on both sides since
- 2015 - Drake has a a separate feud with Meek Millz. Drake is almost universally regarded as the winner
- Drake had an arguably related feud with Pusha T. In May 2018, Ts track
The Story of Adidonreveals that Drake has a child that he abandoned. Drake is publicly shamed into admitting parentage - Late 2023 Drake feat J Cole release
First Person Shooterwhere Cole defines the "Big Three'" as Drake, Cole and Kendrick. - late March 2024 - Future + Metro + Kendrick release
Like Thatin which Kendrick says something like "Fuck a big three, its big me". Future/Drake also have some history at this point I know little about - Apr 2024 - J Cole releases
7 minute drill, a diss track on Kendrick. After a couple of days, he deletes and publicly apologizes - Apr 19 - Drake release
Push Upsa diss track which target Kendrick and others - Apr 19 -
Taylor Made Freestyleis leaked by Drake - featuring AI 2pac + AI snoop + Drake
It suggests Kendrick is waiting to respond toPush Upsbecause Taylor released tortured poets album and doesnt want to hurt her numbers (Kendrick had previously featured on Taylor Swifts hit songBad Blood) Taylor Made Freestylegets copyright struck by 2pac family- Apr 30 - Kendrick releases
Euphoriawhich targets Drake - May 03 - Kendrick releases
6:16 in LAwhich targets Drake - May 03 - Drake releases
Family Matters, targeting Kendrick and others ( weeknd and asap rocky come to mind) - 20 minutes after Family Matters, Kendrick release
Meet the Grahams, targeting Drake - May 04 - Kendrick releases
Not Like Us, targeting Drake - May 05 - Drake releases
The Heart part 6targeting Kendrick in response to Meet the Grahams and Not Like Us - we are here
There are other big players here including Kanye West, Chris Brown and more but Ive tried to keep it simple. Serious (and not so serious) allegations have been cast by both sides. Ill leave it to everyone to draw their own conclusions It will be interesting to see what ends up being truth vs fiction in all of this. Highly recommend a dig into the lyrics, cover art and official posts of each song if this stuff interests you and you want to know more
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Comment on A Reddit-led boycott of Loblaws, one of Canadas largest grocers, begins today in ~finance
widedub (edited )LinkA subreddit, r/loblawsisoutofcontrol, was started late last year to create a place for people to vent about the sharply rising price of groceries. The group grew to include the possibility of...A subreddit, r/loblawsisoutofcontrol, was started late last year to create a place for people to vent about the sharply rising price of groceries. The group grew to include the possibility of grassroots activism and the idea of a boycott was floated. After a vote, the group decided to boycott Loblaws and all their subsidiaries, subbrands, etc for the month of May.
Some of the brands under boycott
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A Reddit-led boycott of Loblaws, one of Canadas largest grocers, begins today
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Comment on Mass shooting in Chicago leaves one child dead, ten other people injured in Back of the Yards in ~news
widedub Link ParentI don't have anything relevant to add to the main topic but I did want to discuss the -ology subreddits because I recently came across r/torontology and went down that rabbit hole a bit. This is...I don't have anything relevant to add to the main topic but I did want to discuss the -ology subreddits because I recently came across r/torontology and went down that rabbit hole a bit. This is the first time I've heard anyone else mention one. Are the commenters legit? Maybe its digital cosplay or a leo honeypot? Or a mixture of all three and more? I found my own city via torontos sub and there were users there with details about a shooting (the victims , the shooters,et) that were later confirmed by law enforcement. There have been other similar posts. The lifestyle effects you've mentioned are absolutely present too. The brazenness to discuss these things on a public forum like Reddit is mind boggling to me but maybe there is just no risk
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Comment on Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel in ~news
widedub Link ParentI'm no American politics guru but certainly Netanyahu could use this to apply pressure to both sides? Maybe I'm being overly doomer but I feel we live in a world where the US presidential and...I'm no American politics guru but certainly Netanyahu could use this to apply pressure to both sides? Maybe I'm being overly doomer but I feel we live in a world where the US presidential and downstream ballots are shaping up to be close and any wedge issue can potentially be a decider. With this much time on the clock, I'd want to apply general pressure in advance of the october election
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Comment on Best "dad" jokes and puns! in ~talk
widedub LinkMost people don't know that Jesus Christ drove a Honda For he did not speak of his own AccordMost people don't know that Jesus Christ drove a Honda
For he did not speak of his own Accord
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Comment on Buffalo Bills trade WR Stefon Diggs to Houston Texans in ~sports.american_football
widedub LinkBills get 2025 2nd (from Minnesota, via Houston) Houston gets Stefon Diggs 2024 6th rounder 2025 5th rounder Diggs has put up six 1000 yd receiving season in a row. He is under contract through...Bills get
- 2025 2nd (from Minnesota, via Houston)
Houston gets
- Stefon Diggs
- 2024 6th rounder
- 2025 5th rounder
Diggs has put up six 1000 yd receiving season in a row. He is under contract through the 2027 season
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Buffalo Bills trade WR Stefon Diggs to Houston Texans
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Comment on What are your go to fast but tasty meals? Is there prep you do on weekends to make meals faster? in ~food
widedub (edited )LinkSurprised there is no top level mention of pork tenderloin yet. Obviously not accessible to some for dietary, religious, and other reasons but its a favorite in my household. It's also relatively...Surprised there is no top level mention of pork tenderloin yet. Obviously not accessible to some for dietary, religious, and other reasons but its a favorite in my household. It's also relatively cheap compare to other proteins, at least in my local market
- Preheat the oven to cooking temp (425ºF/220ºC)
- While oven preheats, season pork (this step can be done beforehand if time permits)
- Pat dry with a couple paper towels
- Rub with a light coat of olive oil
- Rub with dry spices. You can go simple with salt/pepper or as complex as you like. I use sample packages Ive been gifted or find recipes on the internet
- Place tenderloin directly on parchment-lined baking sheet
- Cook until internal temp reads 150ºF/65ºC* (about 20 min in my oven)
Ill often use the time this dish is cooking to make a starch, chop raw vegetables or both.
Pork tenderloin can also be marinated and roasted this way. Marinades are a field I haven't explored much beyond pre-bottled stuff but there are many options out there
This protein is also excellent on the barbecue if you're cooking outside
* There's a lot of argument about the ideal internal temp for pork tenderloin. Most of the recommendations Ive seen range from 145-160ºF / 63-71ºC. 150º is my households preference
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Comment on Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Official trailer in ~movies
widedub Link ParentI can empathize. I didnt have much interest in the sequel and wont spend any time on this one. I usually have the same reaction when old titles resurface But I'm also part of the problem. I'm very...I can empathize. I didnt have much interest in the sequel and wont spend any time on this one. I usually have the same reaction when old titles resurface
But I'm also part of the problem. I'm very excited for the sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice so I cant claim any high ground regarding old IP. I suppose if the market is large enough, a reboot is worth it to studios
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Comment on we pay in ~creative
widedub Link ParentIf you've had limited exposure to poetry, you may be surprised to learn that its not all rhyming couplets and consistent meter Free Verse Blank verseIf you've had limited exposure to poetry, you may be surprised to learn that its not all rhyming couplets and consistent meter
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Comment on Best foreign films and TV shows? in ~tv
widedub LinkYou may be interested in this somewhat recent thread. Several of the shows from your list were suggested there I mentioned Casa de Papel (aka Money Heist) and Dead Set (created by black mirror...You may be interested in this somewhat recent thread. Several of the shows from your list were suggested there
I mentioned Casa de Papel (aka Money Heist) and Dead Set (created by black mirror creator Charlie Brooker) in that thread and they seem to apply here
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Comment on Automakers are sharing consumers’ driving behavior with insurance companies (gifted link) in ~transport
widedub Link ParentSeems unlikely. Vehicle insurance is a business not a charity. It would make little sense for them to take a double loss by paying to acquire the data while also permanently giving you a discount....Seems unlikely. Vehicle insurance is a business not a charity. It would make little sense for them to take a double loss by paying to acquire the data while also permanently giving you a discount.
Even if someone managed to drive with 0 "infractions" (not sure how else to call these) their rates would increase as the average price paid by the drivers around them goes up
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
widedub Link ParentHeh I've also tried and failed to finish NnK (I bought it during covid) and was just thinking about another try. I'm fairly sure Ive progressed through most of the story but I made the mistake of...Heh I've also tried and failed to finish NnK (I bought it during covid) and was just thinking about another try. I'm fairly sure Ive progressed through most of the story but I made the mistake of grinding too much at the beginning and every battle was a boring cake walk
How far are you in this playthrough?
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
widedub (edited )LinkI picked up the Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe on sale. It's my first time playing the game since the original 10 years ago (I first stopped by the original to get the 5 years badge in case the...I picked up the Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe on sale. It's my first time playing the game since the original 10 years ago (I first stopped by the original to get the 5 years badge in case the expansion messed it up but they're separate games from a trophy standpoint)
Overall, I enjoyed the update. I played it blind for about 5 days before looking up the endings I had missed. I'm glad i did because I missed several good ones.
The new ending which I liked best
Of the new stuff, I most enjoyed the Skip Button ending the best. I find myself thinking about the dialogue (I let nearly every track play through) and the events days laterQuick take on the modified endings
The bucket endings were fairly enjoyable - my favorite may be the Out of Bounds ending for the sheer absurdity of it but its hard to choose one. Countdown, Confusion, Mariella and Apartment endings all stick outMaybe I'm out of touch but, at the regular price, I would feel a bit underwhelmed with the amount of new content. The sale price feels like a fair compromise. There's certainly enough to keep fans of the original entertained and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the original, walking simulator games or games with little to no 4th wall
Obligatory THEB ROOM CLOSET ENDING WAS MY FAVRITE!1 XD
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Comment on What are your favorite series that are not from the US or UK and also not popular anime? in ~tv
widedub LinkCasa de Papel (Money Heist) is a Spanish series that had a successful run on Netflix and a spin off. It has a decent english dub+subtitles. It's a little cheesy in the stereotypical way but...Casa de Papel (Money Heist) is a Spanish series that had a successful run on Netflix and a spin off. It has a decent english dub+subtitles. It's a little cheesy in the stereotypical way but features a fun story
Also originally came here to recommend DARK, it's quite good
You said youre open to UK series so Ill recommend Dead Set. It's a BBC mini-series that tackles the idea, what if a zombie outbreak happened during a season of Big Brother? If you're familiar with the reality format or like zombie content, you may enjoy this one
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Comment on Too Many Zooz x Moon Hooch - Nowhere Else to Go (2024) in ~music
widedub Link ParentAppreciate that context, I remember the Brass House label from previous forays down this rabbit hole. I have some edm background and I find the defining process of sub/micro genres fascinating I'm...Appreciate that context, I remember the Brass House label from previous forays down this rabbit hole. I have some edm background and I find the defining process of sub/micro genres fascinating
I'm a little familiar with Meute already. My favorite item from them is probaby this live cover of Missy Elliot -
Sock It 2 MeMaybe getting away from the theme a bit but I also like No BS! Brass Band, particularly this version of 3am bounce
Not saying its right or wrong but I suspect a "Our security costs increased" argument is largely going to fall on deaf ears when you're talking about a luxury form of travel that is limited to a select number of humans
I fully get the internet crazies perspective, but these flight trackers don't track individual movements. They only publicize that a plane owned by a particular individual is going from point A to point B. Consider this sportsball scenario from ~ Dec 2023:
The simpler truth appears to be that influential individuals have been publicly embarrassed by their plane usage. Rather than capitalize on the data like the example above or simply changing their behavior, they want to close the public information stream. That doesnt sit right with everyone