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5 votes
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Satellite images show China building houses on Bhutan's territory
10 votes -
HCL modernizes [Lotus] Notes by adding mail merge
12 votes -
The dubious feminism of the natural childbirth movement
25 votes -
Short stories compilations
Hello! For the past few years, I've been an avid reader of fantasy and fiction. I've explored numerous books and sagas within these genres, ranging from well-known titles to some relatively...
Hello!
For the past few years, I've been an avid reader of fantasy and fiction. I've explored numerous books and sagas within these genres, ranging from well-known titles to some relatively underground gems. However, I've encountered a recent issue with my reading habits.
Firstly, reading has always been my preferred and "healthier" form of entertainment from a productivity standpoint. Compared to games or TV/movies, it has been easier for me to set aside a book when it's time to focus on work or study. Lately, though, I've become deeply engrossed in series with multiple entries. When a book's plot captivates me, putting it down becomes a challenge. This was particularly true with the Expanse series; by the fourth book, I was completely immersed in the narrative and characters. Unfortunately, the series comprises nine books, leading me to avidly read subsequent books almost obsessively and, regrettably, procrastinate on important tasks.
Admittedly, this lack of discipline is my own fault. However, I believe that if I had access to interesting short stories, I could read them during breaks or brief moments of leisure, satisfying my entertainment needs without committing to a lengthy plot. Recently, I enjoyed "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, which exemplifies the kind of short story I'm seeking. Another example would be "The Jaunt" by Stephen King.
Unfortunately, I'm unfamiliar with how to access such stories. It seems that short stories are often published in niche magazines, a trend that appears to be more specific to the US culture. I primarily read on Kindle, so if you know of a way to download these types of stories in bulk in epub format or specific book compilations containing short stories, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations!
21 votes -
Dune: Part Two | Official trailer 3
38 votes -
Barbie dominates 2024 Critics Choice Awards film nominations: See the full list
11 votes -
Netflix reveals viewing data for its entire catalogue for the first time
44 votes -
Thailand takes steps toward legalizing same sex marriage - bill from cabinet will be submitted to parliament
20 votes -
YouTube likely lowering resolution of videos if it detects you using Firefox on Asahi Linux
39 votes -
Day 12: Hot Spring
Today's problem description: https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/12 Please post your solutions in your own top-level comment. Here's a template you can copy-paste into your comment to format it...
Today's problem description: https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/12
Please post your solutions in your own top-level comment. Here's a template you can copy-paste into your comment to format it nicely, with the code collapsed by default inside an expandable section with syntax highlighting (you can replace
python
with any of the "short names" listed in this page of supported languages):<details> <summary>Part 1</summary> ```python Your code here. ``` </details>
9 votes -
What is a classical music piece you like? And why?
What is a classical music piece you enjoy and what do you like about it? Maybe we can help each other find new classical music or even different styles of classical music to listen to. I like...
What is a classical music piece you enjoy and what do you like about it? Maybe we can help each other find new classical music or even different styles of classical music to listen to. I like classical music a lot but I'm far from well versed in the different periods or much more than the most famous composers and performers.
One (far from obscure) piece I like a lot is Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1. It is full of explosive energy and the diversity and emotion of the violin part always amazes me.
And bonus question: how do you listen to classical music? I primarily listen to the local classical music radio station but occasionally attend concerts.
41 votes -
The Try Guys make ramen - Without A Recipe 2023
10 votes -
A 17th-century classic of Ethiopian philosophy might be a fake. Does it matter, or is that just how philosophy works?
14 votes -
Dwayne Johnson to play MMA fighter Mark Kerr in A24 movie from Benny Safdie
6 votes -
Who determines Kate Cox’s health care
22 votes -
Understanding white-collar crime
13 votes -
So... About the new Beatles song
10 votes -
Kung Fu Panda 4 | Official trailer
10 votes -
Monster Hunter Wilds | World premiere trailer at The Game Awards 2023
26 votes -
London hospital cuts waiting lists with innovative system
28 votes -
Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor, dies aged 61
28 votes -
Venezuelan referendum approves takeover of oil-rich region of Guyana
36 votes -
US stores increasingly reverse course on self checkout
62 votes -
Day 13: Point of Incidence
Today's problem description: https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/13 Please post your solutions in your own top-level comment. Here's a template you can copy-paste into your comment to format it...
Today's problem description: https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/13
Please post your solutions in your own top-level comment. Here's a template you can copy-paste into your comment to format it nicely, with the code collapsed by default inside an expandable section with syntax highlighting (you can replace
python
with any of the "short names" listed in this page of supported languages):<details> <summary>Part 1</summary> ```python Your code here. ``` </details>
8 votes -
US Obstetrics and Gynecology certification examinations are being held in person in Texas
18 votes -
What are you reading these days?
What are you reading currently? Fiction or non-fiction or poetry, any genre, any language! Tell us what you're reading, and talk about it a bit.
27 votes -
E3 is dead for good
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Weekly megathread for news/updates/discussion of Russian invasion of Ukraine - December 7
This thread is posted weekly on Thursday - please try to post relevant content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Especially significant updates may warrant a separate topic,...
This thread is posted weekly on Thursday - please try to post relevant content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Especially significant updates may warrant a separate topic, but most should be posted here.
If you'd like to help support Ukraine, please visit the official site at https://help.gov.ua/ - an official portal for those who want to provide humanitarian or financial assistance to people of Ukraine, businesses or the government at the times of resistance against the Russian aggression.
13 votes -
Denmark, Finland and Panama aim to remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than they emit – that will take giving nature a boost
12 votes -
Andre Braugher, ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ actor, dies at 61
48 votes -
Falkland's sovereignty 'not up for discussion' UK leader warns after new Argentinian president vows to 'get them back'
17 votes -
On the difficulty of giving books as gifts
13 votes -
What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking?
What food and drinks have you been enjoying (or not enjoying) recently? Have you cooked or created anything interesting? Tell us about it!
9 votes -
What is a debugger?
6 votes -
US Federal jury decides Google’s Android app store benefits from anticompetitive barriers
62 votes -
A banking relationship, dementia and a loss of $50 million dollars lead to a US lawsuit against JP Morgan
3 votes -
Today's Google doodle is pretty entertaining
Google's Most Searched Playground: find on a huge map the most searched things of the year
11 votes -
Pep Guardiola sits down with Magnus Carlsen to talk their greatest moves
7 votes -
Atuin - SQLite-based shell history
29 votes -
The red US state brain drain isn’t coming. It’s happening right now.
77 votes -
A new internet standard called L4S could significantly lower the amount of time we spend waiting for things to load
37 votes -
Top court clears path for Democrats to redraw House map in New York
15 votes -
Day 11: Cosmic Expansion
Today's problem description: https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/11 Please post your solutions in your own top-level comment. Here's a template you can copy-paste into your comment to format it...
Today's problem description: https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/11
Please post your solutions in your own top-level comment. Here's a template you can copy-paste into your comment to format it nicely, with the code collapsed by default inside an expandable section with syntax highlighting (you can replace
python
with any of the "short names" listed in this page of supported languages):<details> <summary>Part 1</summary> ```python Your code here. ``` </details>
8 votes -
Day 9: Mirage Maintenance
Today's problem description: https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/9 Please post your solutions in your own top-level comment. Here's a template you can copy-paste into your comment to format it...
Today's problem description: https://adventofcode.com/2023/day/9
Please post your solutions in your own top-level comment. Here's a template you can copy-paste into your comment to format it nicely, with the code collapsed by default inside an expandable section with syntax highlighting (you can replace
python
with any of the "short names" listed in this page of supported languages):<details> <summary>Part 1</summary> ```python Your code here. ``` </details>
9 votes -
SEGA - "Power surge" | Reveal trailer
20 votes -
The year Twitter died: a special series from The Verge
26 votes -
DJ Cummerbund - Rebel Navidad (2023)
6 votes -
Three Cheers for Tildes (iOS version) is open for alpha testing on TestFlight
TestFlight TestFlight link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/mpVk1qIy Three Cheers for Tildes is an unofficial mobile app for Tildes, originally announced on Tildes' 5th birthday. The original...
TestFlight
TestFlight link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/mpVk1qIy
Three Cheers for Tildes is an unofficial mobile app for Tildes, originally announced on Tildes' 5th birthday. The original announcement answers some basic questions about the app.
iPhone and iPad support
The app supports iOS versions as early as iOS 12.4, which includes iPhone 5s and iPad Air 1st generation.
The app also sports an iPad dual-pane layout, similar to the tablet layout in the Android version.
30-second iPad demo: https://youtube.com/shorts/S0tT2qM-Wh8
Missing features
Like the Android app, the iOS app is still missing tons of features—hence "alpha". Alpha version 0.5 is currently good enough for light use, to help check on Tildes once or twice a day. You can log in, vote, and comment.
Notable missing features as of v0.5: Submitting topics; Markdown editor; In-app notifications; Comment labels; Sort options.
Android?
(Looking for the Android alpha? See the Android alpha testing announcement.)
Now that the iOS alpha version is out, I can look at adding missing features to both Android and iOS. Thanks for your patience if you've been using the Android app in the meantime.
90 votes -
Mouse | Official early gameplay trailer
15 votes