Asinine's recent activity
-
Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
-
Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Asinine Link ParentWow, totally responded to what I thought was another comment... oops. But yes, I've realized I can usually handle most readings at 1.3x, and some at 1.5 if the narrator enunciates especially well.Wow, totally responded to what I thought was another comment... oops.
But yes, I've realized I can usually handle most readings at 1.3x, and some at 1.5 if the narrator enunciates especially well. -
Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Asinine LinkThe library just graced me with fulfilling my reserved copy of Dungeon Crawler Carl. I will be starting tonight, ADD permitting.The library just graced me with fulfilling my reserved copy of Dungeon Crawler Carl. I will be starting tonight, ADD permitting.
-
Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Asinine Link ParentHoly crap that book is so long! I did an audio book version when I picked up my parents for a road trip when I lived abroad. I'd say the thing was around 50 hours, and he had only come home to...I'm on The Count of Monte Cristo for around the fifth time.
Holy crap that book is so long! I did an audio book version when I picked up my parents for a road trip when I lived abroad. I'd say the thing was around 50 hours, and he had only come home to discover his father starved when I dropped them off at the airport to head back home. I can't even sit still for that long, let alone read, and I doubt I'll ever attempt the unabridged audiobook again!
-
Comment on Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentIt ranged from 40s to 60s actually. I know my gasshole gets about 3-5 mpg less when it's colder, like single digits to the 30s, which was still better than the Camry. Additionally, the first week...It ranged from 40s to 60s actually. I know my gasshole gets about 3-5 mpg less when it's colder, like single digits to the 30s, which was still better than the Camry. Additionally, the first week was rather warm (50s-60s), and I noticed I had the wind at my back the first three days where it managed a whopping 37 mpg - the highest I got it.
-
Comment on What was the best job you ever had? in ~life
Asinine LinkMy current job, though there is some turmoil that is coming up (boss is retiring, his replacement isn't my preference, company was bought out and is being assimilated by Big Corporation). I work...My current job, though there is some turmoil that is coming up (boss is retiring, his replacement isn't my preference, company was bought out and is being assimilated by Big Corporation). I work at a power plant, and while I definitely sit too much, what I do whilst sitting is usually pretty entertaining aside from the health/safety stuff (have to put on safety meetings, training, etc). But I always love getting out into the plant and doing, though it is a union site and I don't actually do much. But it's awesome to learn, to apply my education and knowledge, and overall, help the plant run.
-
Comment on Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentThis bothers me; my SO has a 2017 hybrid Camry which I had to borrow for a couple weeks while my 2019 manual Civic Si was in the shop... My Civic typically gets just under 40 mpg as I do a lot of...This bothers me; my SO has a 2017 hybrid Camry which I had to borrow for a couple weeks while my 2019 manual Civic Si was in the shop...
My Civic typically gets just under 40 mpg as I do a lot of freeway commuting, but I still hit a lot of rush hour on my drive home. I know how to drive conservatively (part of why a sporty car still gets such awesome gas mileage considering), and attempted to duplicate this on the Camry, but I could barely keep it above 35 mpg.I suspect there is something wrong with the car, since I thought I'd easily ramp it up to at least above 40 mpg.
-
Comment on Scientists gave cocaine to salmon and you will absolutely believe what happened next in ~science
Asinine Link ParentThis is exactly what I was hoping to see.This is exactly what I was hoping to see.
-
Comment on Advice/Venting: My car was destroyed by hail in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentMaybe the cars are, but the amount of people I see on their phones or just flat out not paying attention to traffic makes me need to point out the problem is actually the people, not the cars. No...US commuter cars are meant to be good for sitting in traffic
Maybe the cars are, but the amount of people I see on their phones or just flat out not paying attention to traffic makes me need to point out the problem is actually the people, not the cars. No matter how smart your car is, you should be paying attention to the traffic and your surroundings, despite how boring that may be.
-
Comment on Looking for general monitor advice in ~tech
Asinine Link ParentMust be nice to have great eyes lol1440p at 27" is so low density compared to everything else these days that I can't stand them!
Must be nice to have great eyes lol
-
Comment on Advice/Venting: My car was destroyed by hail in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentThat's why the OP's situation makes me so sad... I love Civics and it hurts to know theirs is borked, but also I have a '19 Si (6-spd) and it's AWESOME and I have no idea how I'm going to cope...no one sells manual trans cars in the us any more
That's why the OP's situation makes me so sad... I love Civics and it hurts to know theirs is borked, but also I have a '19 Si (6-spd) and it's AWESOME and I have no idea how I'm going to cope without manual transmission when I need another.
Also I'm super pissed that you can easily get a hybrid manual in Europe but not here. Might have to start saving up for one of those because importing with all the changes is super $$$. :(
-
Comment on USA to mandate surveillance tech for new cars also determing fitness to drive by 2027 in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentKeyboard and mouse are easier and simpler than many of the controls I've seen for our numerous tvs (that I use maybe once a year).Keyboard and mouse are easier and simpler than many of the controls I've seen for our numerous tvs (that I use maybe once a year).
-
Comment on New Steam Controller reportedly $99 in ~games
Asinine Link ParentAh, guess I just noticed I haven't played any flight-based games in quite a while, and definitely even longer with a controller. I was into the original Rise of Flight mod for MS Flight Simulator...Ah, guess I just noticed I haven't played any flight-based games in quite a while, and definitely even longer with a controller. I was into the original Rise of Flight mod for MS Flight Simulator and had a decently-sweet joystick and rudders like 15 years ago, but haven't played since.
-
Comment on USA to mandate surveillance tech for new cars also determing fitness to drive by 2027 in ~transport
-
Comment on New Steam Controller reportedly $99 in ~games
Asinine LinkAs I'm typically the k+m user and the Deck holds up for a few games that are the exception, my xbox controller covers all bases. And I was recently (in January) tasked to work overnights (as...As I'm typically the k+m user and the Deck holds up for a few games that are the exception, my xbox controller covers all bases. And I was recently (in January) tasked to work overnights (as salary, which is bs, but that's why I make the big bucks...) and forgot the xbox controller I usually packed for when I set the Deck up with keyboard/mouse/external things/monitor. Grabbed one for under $30.
I honestly don't know why the Deck controller is so good, as I only use the pads when I'm playing a game that isn't natively supported. So if you ditched the pads on the Steam controller, what is the point?
And I'm asking honestly, because the backside buttons behind the deck are completely useless (and even if I tried to use them, they're not natural anymore at my age). -
Comment on What are your go-to meals that you cook? in ~food
Asinine Link ParentI'm always a fan of whole chicken - very little is thrown away for a while as I'll make stock as well!I'm always a fan of whole chicken - very little is thrown away for a while as I'll make stock as well!
-
Comment on What are your go-to meals that you cook? in ~food
Asinine Link ParentAlso I forgot, though I am noticing my go-tos tend to be chicken based... A super easy one is just get Bulls Eye BBQ (it's not too sweet imo, and I'm adverse to too sweet) and coat chicken then...Also I forgot, though I am noticing my go-tos tend to be chicken based...
A super easy one is just get Bulls Eye BBQ (it's not too sweet imo, and I'm adverse to too sweet) and coat chicken then bake for 45 min at 375F/190C. Works great with potato salad or baked potato.I also save the bones/skin from chicken (and turkey during holidays/events) and make my own stock. You can easily do so without the meat - both need carrots, onions, and celery, then whichever herbs and a decent amount of salt. Then you can use this for cooking rice, soups, beans, etc.
-
Comment on Tildes Survey #1: How old are you? (Results) in ~talk
-
Comment on What are your go-to meals that you cook? in ~food
Asinine Link ParentLol, I don't do breakfast (except some coffee), and I'm not hungover! (yay!) I actually have some mango curry yogurt chicken marinading for later though, based on what I had on hand and this...Lol, I don't do breakfast (except some coffee), and I'm not hungover! (yay!)
I actually have some mango curry yogurt chicken marinading for later though, based on what I had on hand and this recipe.
A couple other super easy options...
Rosemary chicken:
A couple pieces of chicken (though I find they can also be omitted), and veggies chopped into bite sizes: carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, onions, squash, garlic, or anything else preferred. Mix in a pan coated lightly with ev olive oil, sprinkle with rosemary, and dust with garlic salt. Bake at 375F / 190C for about 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes, until the chicken's cooked enough.Gringa guacamole:
For each avocado used, add around 1/4 cup / 60 ml store-bought salsa (pace picante works perfectly!). Add a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice and kosher salt, mix and add to whatever... or just eat it plain.
Slow cook boneless/skinless chicken pieces in said salsa (without the avocado), then pull once finished for tacos or burritos. Also adding a jalapeno, onions, and a dusting of cumin gives it an additional oomph. Make sure you leave them when pulling the chicken. Top with the guac if desired, or go street taco style and just top with some freshly chopped onions and cilantro. -
Comment on What are your go-to meals that you cook? in ~food
Asinine (edited )LinkI really want to post a lot of stuff here, but... I'm very tired and had a few drinks so I know I'm on that downward spiral. But one I want to state from a random option: a bun, a chicken thigh...I really want to post a lot of stuff here, but... I'm very tired and had a few drinks so I know I'm on that downward spiral.
But one I want to state from a random option: a bun, a chicken thigh (or breast, if you keep it small, I just have a thing against poultry breasts), some mint leaves, a couple strawberries, and mayo. Grill the chicken (or pan fry it, or oven bake it...), muddle a couple mint leaves and mix with the mayo, and the strawberries cover instead of tomatoes. Though you could do those too. It's a delightful and easy sweet and savory that a friend used to bring to potlucks - she'd make like 12, and never got to take any home. I found they were pretty easy to replicate on a single level, and at one point I ditched the mayo though I can't remember what I replaced it with (this was like 15 years ago).
If I remember later, I'll come back with a few more that are pretty easy and easily veggie based. But regardless, good luck!
This joint venture makes me sooooooo happy, I won't even have to have a google phone to enjoy my GOS.