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Comment on What are people's experiences with using Kagi? in ~tech
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Comment on What are your personal crackpot conspiracy theories about the world right now? in ~talk
Asinine Link ParentUh, that's basically the Roman Catholic Church throughout its inception through at least the Middle Ages and past. Blatant power-hungry Popes and their clergy, basically a whole country-type...It would be of greater comfort to me if many of them are secretly atheists only aiming to earn a buck or billion, cynically dressing up as shepherds to devour the sheep. It's much scarier to imagine that they do believe in the divine, the final judgement, to consume the flesh and blood of the flock, while they give themselves the seal of approval that yes God is made in my image and approves of what I am doing.
Uh, that's basically the Roman Catholic Church throughout its inception through at least the Middle Ages and past. Blatant power-hungry Popes and their clergy, basically a whole country-type entity that muscled its people's beliefs against their rulers to make their powers effective.
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Comment on The cost of safetyism - what we lost when we stopped letting kids leave the front yard in ~life
Asinine Link ParentI agree to an extent, but the previous examples (typically the "wives") were people who had the opportunities but did not have the chutzpah, or avoided the opportunities. As an adult, yeah I have...I think a lot of that is just growing up. Looking back, I did a lot of things when I was a kid or teenager or young adult that I would never do now. It's not because I was fearless back then, it's just that I hadn't gotten hurt as much as I have as an adult, so I didn't really know what to be afraid of. Basically I wasn't brave, I was just stupid.
I agree to an extent, but the previous examples (typically the "wives") were people who had the opportunities but did not have the chutzpah, or avoided the opportunities. As an adult, yeah I have a lot more wisdom, but the "stupid things" I still do often include calculated possibilities... at least typically when it comes to physical activities.
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Comment on The cost of safetyism - what we lost when we stopped letting kids leave the front yard in ~life
Asinine Link ParentLike you, I grew up mostly unafraid. I actually have been stopping and wondering when all that changed? I used to catch bees and wasps, and I never got stung. Now one flies around and I try my...Like you, I grew up mostly unafraid. I actually have been stopping and wondering when all that changed? I used to catch bees and wasps, and I never got stung. Now one flies around and I try my best to not "show fear". I used to ride my bike with my friends around the neighborhood, jumping off of the largest things we could find (neighborhood was being expanded and had some nice construction options). Now I look at a 5% incline on a road on my bike and I get squeamish. (I still ride it, duh, but I think way too much about brakes now.)
My husband was similar, I believe, but that also helps explain a lot of how we are. We don't (and won't) have kids, but he used to be more anxious than I. Now I tend to be, but I am realizing it's only happening when I'm around him (we've been together 20+ years now). I'm back to the chill, wannabe stoner I was 20 years ago.
My mother on the other hand reminds me of your wives - exactly for the same reasons and seemingly with the same results. I find the correlation extremely interesting, though it would have really helped growing up (at least in my teens/20s) understanding this!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Asinine Link ParentI'm halfway through the first, but I've already bought the next 7... looking forward to them and am glad to hear!I'm halfway through the first, but I've already bought the next 7... looking forward to them and am glad to hear!
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Comment on The Gen Alpha melody in ~music
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Comment on The Gen Alpha melody in ~music
Asinine Link ParentThis is what I came to post. Except, as Protected stated, I'm severely out of touch with music at the moment. But ngl, the beginning sounded like a rip off of Portal's Still Alive... and then...This is what I came to post.
Except, as Protected stated, I'm severely out of touch with music at the moment. But ngl, the beginning sounded like a rip off of Portal's Still Alive... and then turned into Bad Romance.
My SO constantly queues up Bad Romance on TouchTunes almost every time we go out (if it's available), and that was honestly my hook... and seriously if she had been the generator of this, I'd have to congratulate him.
But it was
This was hilarious.Spoiler
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Comment on Tildes Survey #5: Pineapple on pizza? (Results) in ~talk
Asinine Link ParentMy biggest issue with pineapple on pizza is that... "pizza" needs to be properly defined to judge whether or not pineapple is a legitimate topping. I live in the US, and most pizza places are...My biggest issue with pineapple on pizza is that... "pizza" needs to be properly defined to judge whether or not pineapple is a legitimate topping.
I live in the US, and most pizza places are basically just crappy dough with too many toppings. The Italian perfection has been discarded off to the side long ago (despite the crust names), and yes, I know that maybe the Greeks technically invented it. I grew up with grandparents both first-born in the US - Papa's family came from the Swiss-Italian border and had more pastas and pizzas. Grandma came from Bari and her family were fishermen, so more seafood and not so much the pasta/pizza, but they still had their own traditions. My aunt still makes my 2x-great grandmother's pizza: a doughy-puffy thing with some olive oil, sliced cloves of garlic, a can of stewed tomatoes strewn about, and topped with parmesan. She'll also do pepperoni versions (and let's talk about that: Italians do not put pepperoni [as us Americans know it] on pizzas - that goes on sandwiches!) because my cousins are 100% American, and I'm the oldest grandkid who had the Italian beaten into me: it's tradition or die!
But back to the topic: I now live in an area that is a hellhole of "Italian" and "Greek" restaurants that offer "pizza". It's meh at best, and I'm even talking about the North End (I am somewhat close to Boston and have easy access).Also, my first job was working in my uncle's pizza parlour, and the head chef was strict on all the rules. We did not keep pineapple because that was not allowed on any food unless you're in Hawaii. Also, if anyone ordered more than 3 toppings or extra cheese, they basically didn't appreciate a good pizza. (Additionally, if you ever do make your own pizza, do not put any toppings and depending on the size, none or a very light amount of cheese in the middle. Often toppings will puddle up and make it too wet, and also that area doesn't need the garnishes. The rest of the pizza does! Also alsø, if you do pepperoni, layer them so you cover one half of the neighboring one. That way when they shrink and pull apart, you still have a loverly coverage!)
But as others have pointed out, "pizza" can easily be done with bbq chicken, or pickles, or ... the thing is, if you want it on your pizza, if you want to "ruin" your pizza with
too muchextra cheese, pineapple, linguica, or some fake vegan meat and cheese, it's your damned pizza and if it makes you happy, enjoy it while flipping everyone else the bird. :D -
Comment on San Francisco Sign Guild in ~arts
Asinine LinkI love it! I love my home state and always will, but its copious amount of regulatory stupidity sometimes drove me nuts. (Now I live in another state that has just as bad/much regulatory...I love it! I love my home state and always will, but its copious amount of regulatory stupidity sometimes drove me nuts. (Now I live in another state that has just as bad/much regulatory stupidity, but at least I chose to live here haha.)
And plus, those are pure genius. I'm looking forward to continued
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Comment on Smartphone recommendations? in ~tech
Asinine Link ParentThis joint venture makes me sooooooo happy, I won't even have to have a google phone to enjoy my GOS.This joint venture makes me sooooooo happy, I won't even have to have a google phone to enjoy my GOS.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 $$$. :(
I never really got into Kagi as DDG has generally covered all my search engine needs. But when too much cruft manages to find its way in, or I am looking for something so specific and even DDG is finding alternatives I don't want, I'll ask Kagi. I'd say 9 times out of 10 it finds it, when it exists. But I can't give up my bangs and other nuances I love about DDG.