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    1. What is one of your favourite plant-based dishes?

      One of my favourites is inspired by Thai green curry and includes: Coconut Milk Homemade Vegetable Broth (as needed) Homemade Green Curry Paste Shallots, Garlic, & Ginger Kaffir Lime Leaves Green...

      One of my favourites is inspired by Thai green curry and includes:

      • Coconut Milk
      • Homemade Vegetable Broth (as needed)
      • Homemade Green Curry Paste
      • Shallots, Garlic, & Ginger
      • Kaffir Lime Leaves
      • Green Lentils
      • Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice & Zest
      • Lemongrass Stalks
      • Green Bell Peppers
      • Solano Peppers
      • Bamboo Shoots
      • Snow Peas
      • Zucchini
      • Spinach
      • Coconut Sugar
      • Soy Sauce
      • Salt
      • Spices: Cumin, Chilli Powder, Red Pepper Flakes, Black Garlic, Turmeric, Coriander, and Pepper (as needed)

      Served with crispy tofu, coconut rice, Thai basil, and homemade “roti” (using sweetened condensed coconut milk and avocado oil).

      I think we’ve had some variation of this recipe every week for the last two years. It’s not too hard for me to make after work, makes great leftovers, freezes well, and seems to be well liked.

      I do try to make as many things from “scratch” as I can, since I find growing the vegetables and herbs, as well as making my own milks, dough, and tofu, really elevate the whole thing. Though ingredients that are store bought or from farmers markets work just as well.

      42 votes
    2. Asking advice re search engines, search technique

      So, in the past, I have been able to find new poems I enjoy by reading a critical essay about poetry and taking the referenced poem and author and typing the information into Google search. It...

      So, in the past, I have been able to find new poems I enjoy by reading a critical essay about poetry and taking the referenced poem and author and typing the information into Google search. It used to be that that technique turned up a copy of the text of the poem and typically more poems by the author 95 percent of the time for me.

      This year, when I try that same technique, Google gives me general reference articles about the life of the poet, or news about celebrities with similar names (not the same name at all), or just no search results. Does anyone know what happened? Can anyone help me use the internet to find new poems again?

      Thanks very much

      21 votes
    3. What would you like to see in The Last of Us multiplayer game?

      Disclaimer I’m a huge fan of the Last of Us Part I and Part II. With no hesitation, I’d say Part II is my favourite game. I also loved the HBO series, and I’m sure I’ll like Season 2 as well. This...
      Disclaimer I’m a huge fan of the Last of Us Part I and Part II. With no hesitation, I’d say Part II is my favourite game. I also loved the HBO series, and I’m sure I’ll like Season 2 as well. This is a controversial hot take online, it seems, but I don’t share any of that to convince anyone, rather to set the stage for this discussion.

      Specifically, that it’d be nice to keep this discussion between:

      • People who enjoy the games and spinoffs. That doesn’t mean you have to love everything about them, but you’re generally optimistic about the series.
      • People that may be new to the series, but are interested in the multiplayer game.

      I really dislike that I feel the need to make this disclaimer and perhaps it’s not necessary on Tildes (I’m new here). But it’s been really difficult to find a space online to discuss this series with other people who enjoy it.

      I played the original PS3 version of the Last of Us, but I have never tried Factions. Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of good things about it, but at this point, I’m going to wait to try out the new multiplayer when it releases.

      I’ve seen a few details floating around online: it’ll be set in San Francisco, have a new cast of characters, and have it’s own story.

      I want to know, what kind of mechanics and story elements do you want to see make it into the multiplayer? If you played Factions, are there any stand out features that you want to see return? Do you care if it’s live service? Do you want it to have “seasons” that build on the story over time?

      My Thoughts (Spoilers)

      Game Mechanics

      Personally, if the multiplayer has the same gameplay mechanics as Part II, it’ll already be mechanically great for me. If we see Naughty Dog continue to build on those mechanics with more weapons, executions, animations, and banter, it’ll be even better.

      I really liked how they made Joel, Ellie, and Abby all feel different to play in the main games, so I hope the new cast of characters have a similar implementation. I would also love to see more variants of infected and “bosses” like the Rat King.

      It could also be interesting to bring the gameplay closer to Grounded mode. That’s where I’ve felt the main games really shine, because people and the infected feel genuinely lethal. Every encounter requires some serious strategizing and equipment management. This would probably alienate too many players, but it doesn’t have to be quite as extreme as Grounded, something akin to Hard/Survivor would work as well.

      What to expect from the story?

      I have no idea what to expect from the story, and I think I’m open to anything Druckmann wants to do. I hope Halley Gross returns as a writer as well, because I really like what she brought to Part II.

      Ultimately, I want to learn more about the infected and the Fireflies (as well as other militia groups). I hope the story also reemphasizes and builds on Ellie’s immunity (even if she’s not featured directly in the multiplayer), because I think that could help set-up Part III.

      Speaking of Part III, which could easily be its own discussion. Part II’s ending was soul crushing, and I want to see Ellie have some closure. Her immunity is still the biggest mystery in this world and I don’t think she’s fully accepted or embraced it. Though we saw glimpses of that in Santa Barbara at the end of Part II. I’d love to see an older Ellie in Part III that leverages her immunity to survive in more exploitative ways.

      Multiplayer Story Implementation

      I’m not very familiar with multiplayer games, particularly ones that attempt to tell a story (especially with TLOU being so narratively driven). But I think seasons could be interesting if done right. It could make for some fun discussions online as new seasons are released and the community uncovers the details. I think I like the idea of an open map format with event triggers (akin to The Division 2) more than restricted lobbies and matches.

      Alternatively, I’m down to see something new and innovative. Some kind of hybrid between the single player experience and scripted events, but set in a multiplayer world.

      Live Service?

      I would love to simply pay full price for this game and not have to see any live service components. However, I think that’s unlikely to happen. I expect there to be premium cosmetics, emotes, and executions. Especially if there’s going to be long-term support and something like seasons, because there’s really no other way to do it.

      9 votes
    4. What creative projects have you been working on?

      This topic is part of a series. It is meant to be a place for users to discuss creative projects they have been working on. Projects can be personal, professional, physical, digital, or even just...

      This topic is part of a series. It is meant to be a place for users to discuss creative projects they have been working on.

      Projects can be personal, professional, physical, digital, or even just ideas.

      If you have any creative projects that you have been working on or want to eventually work on, this is a place for discussing those.

      15 votes
    5. MLB trade deadline discussion thread

      I know one of the things I'm going to miss the most at /r/baseball is the trade deadline discussions/trackers, so I figured I'd start one here. I probably won't be able to keep this up-to-date all...

      I know one of the things I'm going to miss the most at /r/baseball is the trade deadline discussions/trackers, so I figured I'd start one here. I probably won't be able to keep this up-to-date all the time, especially on deadline day, but I'll do my best. Please throw new rumors, discussion articles or transactions I've missed into the comments and I'll update the main post as I can.

      Trades from June 23 - July 25.

      Transactions

      June 23

      Angels Receive Mets Receive
      3B Eduardo Escobar RHP Landon Marceaux
      RHP Coleman Crow

      June 25

      Angels Receive Rockies Receive
      3B Mike Moustakas RHP Connor Van Scoyoc

      June 30

      Rangers Receive Royals Receive
      LHP Aroldis Chapman LHP Cole Ragans
      OF Roni Cabrera

      July 3

      Mariners Receive Mets Receive
      LHP Zach Muckenhirn RHP Trevor Gott
      RHP Chris Flexen

      July 20

      Orioles Receive Athletics Receive
      RHP Shintaro Fujinami LHP Easton Lucas

      July 21

      Blue Jays Receive Cardinals Receive
      LHP Genésis Cabrera C Sammy Hernandez

      July 24

      Braves Receive Rockies Receive
      RHP Pierce Johnson RHP Victor Vodnik
      RHP Tanner Gordon
      Braves Receive Rangers Receive
      LHP Taylor Hearn Cash

      July 24

      Marlins Receive Padres Receive
      LHP Jose Castillo Cash

      July 25

      Dodgers Receive Red Sox Receive
      INF Kiké Hernandez RHP Nick Robertson
      RHP Justin Hagenman
      Trades from July 26 - July 30.

      July 26

      Marlins Receive Twins Receive
      RHP Jorge López RHP Dylan Floro
      Dodgers Receive Guardians Receive
      SS Amed Rosario RHP Noah Syndergaard
      Cash
      Red Sox Receive Giants Receive
      RHP Mauricio Llovera RHP Marques Johnson
      Angels Receive White Sox Receive
      RHP Lucas Giolito C Edgar Quero
      RHP Reynaldo Lopez LHP Ky Bush

      July 27

      Brewers Receive Pirates Receive
      1B Carlos Santana SS Johnny Severino

      July 28

      Marlins Receive Mets Receive
      RHP David Robertson INF Marco Vargas
      C Ronald Hernandez
      Dodgers Receive White Sox Receive
      RHP Lance Lynn RHP Nick Nastrini
      RHP Joe Kelly RHP Jordan Leasure
      CF Trayce Thompson
      Astros Receive White Sox Receive
      RHP Kendall Graveman C Korey Lee

      July 29

      Rangers Receive Mets Receive
      RHP Max Scherzer SS Luisangel Acuna

      July 30

      Blue Jays Receive Cardinals Receive
      RHP Jordan Hicks RHP Sem Robberse
      RHP Adam Kloffenstein
      Rangers Receive Cardinals Receive
      LHP Jordan Montgomery LHP John King
      RHP Chris Stratton INF Thomas Saggese
      RHP Tekoah Roby

      July 31

      Angels Receive Rockies Receive
      1B C.J. Cron RHP Jake Madden
      OF Randal Grichuk LHP Mason Albright
      Braves Receive Royals Receive
      3B Nicky Lopez LHP Taylor Hearn
      Rays Receive Guardians Receive
      RHP Aaron Civale 1B Kyle Manzardo
      Diamondbacks Receive Mariners Receive
      RHP Paul Sewald RF Dominc Canzone
      3B Josh Rojas
      SS Ryan Bliss
      Cubs Receive Nationals Receive
      3B Jeimer Candelario LHP DJ Herz
      SS Kevin Made
      Brewers Receive Mets Receive
      LF Mark Canha RHP Justin Jarvis
      Giants Receive Mariners Receive
      LF AJ Pollock PTBNL
      2B Mark Mathias
      Reds Receive Athletics Receive
      LHP Sam Moll RHP Joe Boyle
      Cubs Receive Royals Receive
      RHP José Cuas OF Nelson Velázquez
      Diamondbacks Receive Athletics Receive
      3B Jace Peterson RHP Chad Patrick

      August 1

      Cubs Receive Rays Receive
      RHP Josh Roberson RHP Adrian Sampson
      RHP Manuel Rodriguez
      Royals Receive Angels Receive
      LHP Tucker Davidson Cash
      Rockies Receive Dodgers Receive
      LHP Justin Bruihl Cash
      Blue Jays Receive Cardinals Receive
      SS Paul DeJong RHP Matt Svanson
      Padres Receive Pirates Receive
      1B Ji-Man Choi LHP Jackson Wolf
      LHP Rich Hill OF Estuar Suero
      1B Alfonso Rivas
      Braves Receive Rockies Receive
      LHP Brad Hand RHP Alec Barger
      Astros Receive Mets Receive
      RHP Justin Verlander OF Drew Gilbert
      OF Ryan Clifford
      Phillies Receive Tigers Receive
      RHP Michael Lorenzen INF Hao-Yu Lee
      Orioles Receive Mariners Receive
      RHP Logan Rinehart RHP Eduard Bazardo
      Brewers Receive Diamondbacks Receive
      LHP Andrew Chafin RHP Peter Strzelecki
      Marlins Receive Cubs Receive
      INF Jake Burger LHP Jake Eder
      Angels Receive Mets Receive
      RHP Dominc Leone SS Jeremiah Jackson
      Red Sox Receive Brewers Receive
      3B Luis Urias RHP Bradley Blalock
      Marlins Receive Guardians Receive
      1B Josh Bell SS Jean Segura
      SS Khalil Watson
      Yankees Receive Rangers Receive
      RHP SPencer Howard Cash
      Dodgers Receive Royals Receive
      LHP Ryan Yarbrough 2B Devin Mann
      UT Derlin Figueroa
      Padres Receive Royals Receive
      RHP Scott Barlow RHP Henry Williams
      RHP Jesus Rios
      Padres Receive Marlins Receive
      1B Garrett Cooper LHP Ryan Weathers
      UT Sean Reynolds
      Phillies Receive Pirates Receive
      SS Rodolfo Castro LHP Bailey Falter
      Yankees Receive White Sox Receive
      RHP Kenyan Middleton RHP Juan Carela
      Mets Receive Dodgers Receive
      RHP Phil Bickford Cash
      LHP Adam Kolarek
      Orioles Receive Cardinals Receive
      RHP Jack Flaherty 2B Cesar Prieto
      LHP Drew Rom
      RHP Zack Showalter
      Rangers Receive Mets Receive
      C Austin Hedges Cap Space
      White Sox Receive Rays Receive
      RHP Luis Patiño Cash
      Tigers Receive Dodgers Receive
      SS Eddys Leonard Cash
      Rangers Receive Brewers Receive
      C Alex Jackson RHP Evan McKendry

      Rumors and Discussions

      Rumors from July 20 - July 25

      July 20

      Team Rumor
      Angels Angels to decide within 24-48 hrs of deadline whether to trade Ohtani
      Team Rumor
      Cardinals Dylan Carlson in line for trade after O'Neill's return

      July 21

      Team Rumor
      Mets José Quintana drawing trade interest

      July 24

      Team Rumor
      Reds Reds willing to trade India
      Team Rumor
      Pirates Pirates willing to listen to offers on Bednar, Keller
      Team Rumor
      Braves Braves interested in Boston's Duvall
      Team Rumor
      Diamondbacks, Orioles Arizona and Baltimore interested in Angel's Ohtani

      July 25

      Team Rumor
      Athletics Sam Moll drawing interest
      Rumors from July 26 - July 30 ## July 26 |Team |Rumor| |:------------|---------------:| | Angels| [Angels will not trade Ohtani](https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2682452)|

      July 27

      Team Rumor
      Cardinals, Dodgers Cardinals discussing Arenado with Dodgers; Arenado willing to waive no-trade clause
      Team Rumor
      Orioles, Tigers Orioles interested in Michael Lorenzen

      July 28

      Team Rumor
      Mariners Mariners open to dealing from rotation, Paul Sewald
      Team Rumor
      Marlins, Tigers Marlins interested in Michael Lorenzen

      July 29

      Team Rumor
      Marlins, Brewers, White Sox Marlins and Brewers interested in Eloy Jimenez

      July 30

      Team Rumor
      Nationals Nationals have 8 suitors for Candelario
      Team Rumor
      Cubs Cubs take Bellinger off the market

      July 31

      Team Rumor
      Guardians Guardians consider making Aaron Civale available
      Team Rumor
      Astros, Mets Mets, Astros continue to discuss Verlander
      21 votes
    6. Sex education book 'Welcome to Sex' is a best-seller, but has been pulled off one Australian retailer's shelves after a conservative backlash, including death threats against one of the authors

      ‘Taking a leaf out of Trumpism’: Yumi Stynes on the ‘misguided’ backlash to sex book The book has been criticised by campaigners including Rachael Wong, the chief executive of Women’s Forum...

      The book has been criticised by campaigners including Rachael Wong, the chief executive of Women’s Forum Australia, an organisation critical of pro-trans activism. Speaking to 2GB’s Ben Fordham on Tuesday, Wong called it a “graphic sex guide for children”, adding that she felt “physically ill at the thought of children reading it”. Other conservative media figures have amplified the criticism.

      “This book was a response to genuine questions asked by adolescents to [magazine column] ‘Dolly Doctor’ for more than 20 years. [Dr Melissa Kang, one of the co-writers], was exposed to what kids were too ashamed to ask anyone else.”

      Critics have taken particular issue with small sections of the book that address inclusive sexual practices beyond penetrative sex, including “fingering”, “oral sex”, “scissoring”, and “anal sex”.

      They are also critical of the inclusion of what they term “gender ideology”. Others are accusing the authors of “grooming” children – a term that is increasingly misused.

      The backlash has been so intense Big W stopped selling the book in-store after staff members were abused, although the retailer has defended it and it remains available online.

      "I've seen people saying to me 'I want to kill you' or 'You should die'," Stynes told SBS News.

      72 votes
    7. What text comparison software do you use?

      I've only had exposure to Beyond Compare and would like your opinion/suggestions on what's good. mostly, I use it to compare two different versions of similar csv and potentially to merge them....

      I've only had exposure to Beyond Compare and would like your opinion/suggestions on what's good.

      mostly, I use it to compare two different versions of similar csv and potentially to merge them. Next use case is to compare two versions of simple scripts to see what's been updated.

      Command line tools are a little too much for me, but if it seem to be very important to learn I supposed I could be encouraged to do so.

      11 votes
    8. Fitness Weekly Discussion

      What have you been doing lately for your own fitness? Try out any new programs or exercises? Have any questions for others about your training? Want to vent about poor behavior in the gym? Started...

      What have you been doing lately for your own fitness? Try out any new programs or exercises? Have any questions for others about your training? Want to vent about poor behavior in the gym? Started a new diet or have a new recipe you want to share? Anything else health and wellness related?

      20 votes
    9. Weekly megathread for news/updates/discussion of Russian invasion of Ukraine - July 20

      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.

      22 votes
    10. What do you think about how women are depicted in "The Book of the New Sun" by Gene Wolfe?

      It's one of those highly praised series that I've been waiting to read for years. When I finally did (I bought the full set of used and slightly wearied paper books), I bounced off quick. I tried...

      It's one of those highly praised series that I've been waiting to read for years. When I finally did (I bought the full set of used and slightly wearied paper books), I bounced off quick. I tried reading it in 2019, so my memory of that book ("The Shadow of the Torturer") is foggy, but I wrote down some notes at the time.

      I dropped the book somewhere around the Botanical Gardens, mostly because of very annoying female characters, all of whom were the protagonists so-called love interests. It seemed like every attractive woman he met would fall for him and it was so unnatural. I don't even have a problem with the idea per se, for example I'm buying into how macho-men are getting women in Wilbur Smith's adventure books because it feels organic, in Wolfe's book it was like a teenage boy fantasy.

      I don't actually remember it well, but here's an excerpt from what I noted at the time:

      I don't understand Severian's actions - he is challenged to a duel using the flower of vengeance - neither he nor the reader knows what's going on. At the same time, he is tasked with reaching Thrax and assuming the position of local executioner there. He interrupts his journey and decides to take up the challenge, of course, with a girl he has just met in some inn. He is convicted and instead of serving his sentence, he engages in some foolishness. I wanted the girl to disappear from the pages of the novel. Then a second woman appears and I feel that there will also be something between her and Severian.

      The Polish edition which I read is 326 pages long, I dropped off at page 245, I just couldn't bear it anymore. I occasionally see those books, either on my shelf (I have not given them away) or in stores and keep thinking that maybe I misunderstood it or didn't see their greatness and wondering if it would click if I tried again.

      Maybe it is just me?

      14 votes
    11. What's a good thriller that makes you care about the characters more about getting answers for "the big questions"?

      I recently finished watching Silo (2023 - ) on Apple TV and at the end I didn't care much for many of the characters, I just wanted to find out more about the silo itself. I like those types of...

      I recently finished watching Silo (2023 - ) on Apple TV and at the end I didn't care much for many of the characters, I just wanted to find out more about the silo itself.

      I like those types of sci-fi thrillers, but I cannot remember any of them that made me care much about the characters.

      13 votes
    12. What is your favorite small internet forum? Whats your favorite story/drama from it?

      About a week ago i made A post asking people what their favorite BBS board is, so I'd be curious to see what people answer to his question. Personally the only one i remember is emptyclosets, a...

      About a week ago i made A post asking people what their favorite BBS board is, so I'd be curious to see what people answer to his question. Personally the only one i remember is emptyclosets, a forum for queer people.
      Edit: By drama/story, it doesn't have to be something someone did that pissed people off. You can also include something interesting that happened on there (e.g on a Nirvana forum that used to exist, theres a micro-famous story about a user who went to a prostitute and talked about it on there)

      64 votes
    13. What do you think is the most interesting/weird music genre?

      The first one that comes to my head is Viking Metal, which i think is self-explanatory. Also one that I like but is a bit more popular is Doomer Wave. Usually just remixes of music on Youtube that...

      The first one that comes to my head is Viking Metal, which i think is self-explanatory.
      Also one that I like but is a bit more popular is Doomer Wave. Usually just remixes of music on Youtube that are more depressing.

      18 votes
    14. Methods and tips on mindfully pruning of information intake

      I'm working on pruning the sources of information that come into my Readwise/Read Later feeds down based on usefulness/actionable in my life and quality. My priorities are for data sources to...

      I'm working on pruning the sources of information that come into my Readwise/Read Later feeds down based on usefulness/actionable in my life and quality. My priorities are for data sources to expand my 'reality tunnel', to provide unique insights (not an echo chamber), and to remove a lot of the 'noise' of the day-to-day information overload. I'm considering what those sources might be. If you have a moment, I'd appreciate your thoughts, advice, and links to any writings or videos that speak to this similar goal and how others have done it. Thanks in advance!

      Nick Milo said:

      The noise is deafening, but I promise to focus on the high-value signal.

      I'm seeking to reduce the noise, and increase the signal of my Reader feeds.

      12 votes