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  1. Comment on A freeze dryer is not a reasonable purchase in ~tech

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    As someone who loves freeze dried fruit, if I had enough space to let it run quietly 24/7, I don't know if I could justify getting it. It's a neat hobby though!

    As someone who loves freeze dried fruit, if I had enough space to let it run quietly 24/7, I don't know if I could justify getting it.

    It's a neat hobby though!

    13 votes

  2. Comment on Juror #2 | Official trailer in ~movies

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    I somehow have the feeling it won't end with him asking to goto the judges chambers and explain he might be a potential witness.

    I somehow have the feeling it won't end with him asking to goto the judges chambers and explain he might be a potential witness.

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Miike Snow – I Was A Sailor (2024) in ~music

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    It's not my favorite Miike Snow song, but it's a Miike Snow song.

    It's not my favorite Miike Snow song, but it's a Miike Snow song.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on How a simple fix could double the size of the US electricity grid in ~enviro

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    When I read about these things, I just wonder how the powers at be will just not let it happen. This will be viewed as an attack on the hard working Americans who supply the nation with energy, or...

    When I read about these things, I just wonder how the powers at be will just not let it happen.

    This will be viewed as an attack on the hard working Americans who supply the nation with energy, or an expensive do nothing venture, or something to be avoided since California is known for rolling blackouts, so why should the rest of the nation subsidize them?

    But the fact that we have a grid for the east coast, west coast and Texas is a major national security threat. It needs to be updated.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on US President Joe Biden raises tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese imports: EVs, solar panels, batteries and more in ~finance

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    Tin foil hat time: I think the concern is that an over reliance on technology from China might allow the CCP to trigger a remote 'kill switch' bricking the devices. It's very likely that he has...

    Tin foil hat time: I think the concern is that an over reliance on technology from China might allow the CCP to trigger a remote 'kill switch' bricking the devices. It's very likely that he has this theory because we might have such a switch.

    They can't flat out ban them, so they just need to minimize the impact to cause no point.

    8 votes

  6. Comment on The Hydra game in ~science

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    If you like these type of math games, look into: Hydra Slayer

    If you like these type of math games, look into: Hydra Slayer

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Transformers One | Official trailer in ~movies

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    I don't think I'm the demographic for the film. I just can't help but think about those early 2000s CGI TV shows. Comedy movies don't exist anymore, but this looks like a strong comedy action film.

    I don't think I'm the demographic for the film. I just can't help but think about those early 2000s CGI TV shows.

    Comedy movies don't exist anymore, but this looks like a strong comedy action film.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Rift Wizard 2
    I was not sure if I should have picked it up or not, because I never got really far in the first game.
    But I really like RF2. When things go your way, it feels great. An ice build with shatter is probably the easiest way to win.

    1 vote

  9. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I kind of struggle to get into it. Any advice? I think I should start the game mode where I start with a squad.

    I kind of struggle to get into it. Any advice?
    I think I should start the game mode where I start with a squad.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I recently got HyperRogue. It's a great turned based puzzle game. You collect items and the more you collect the more monsters spawn and if they hit you before you hit them, you lose. Simple...

    I recently got HyperRogue.

    It's a great turned based puzzle game. You collect items and the more you collect the more monsters spawn and if they hit you before you hit them, you lose. Simple concept but the 'board' shape makes it very unique.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on US President Joe Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of US military sexual assault outside chain of command in ~society

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    This is great. I could see people arguing this will get in the way of mission readiness. I just hope the crimes are brought to the appropriate people in the command and a firm no retaliation rule,...

    This is great. I could see people arguing this will get in the way of mission readiness. I just hope the crimes are brought to the appropriate people in the command and a firm no retaliation rule, against victims, is enforced.

    8 votes

  12. Comment on Lets talk roguelikes! in ~games

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    Barony It's a first person action rogue like with a lot of death. Playing with friends the game is amazing. solo it's a bit too hard until you get 60 hours of experience.

    Barony
    It's a first person action rogue like with a lot of death. Playing with friends the game is amazing. solo it's a bit too hard until you get 60 hours of experience.

  13. Comment on Things to consider when viewing a house, not in regards to inspection concerns? in ~life

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    When I lived in a city, I'd ask where the nearest grocery store was. For a house, I'd probably ask if the schools are bus or walking distance.

    When I lived in a city, I'd ask where the nearest grocery store was. For a house, I'd probably ask if the schools are bus or walking distance.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Brag post: Health going in the right direction, and simple life hacks in ~health

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    I think people underestimate the effect of simply counting calories or keeping a food journal. I'm getting close to moobs, but my weight is 100% in my gut which I've heard is the most dangerous. I...

    I think people underestimate the effect of simply counting calories or keeping a food journal.

    I'm getting close to moobs, but my weight is 100% in my gut which I've heard is the most dangerous. I feel like the whole method I'm using should have a catchy name like... the "multi-tasking plan".

    1 vote

  15. Comment on Brag post: Health going in the right direction, and simple life hacks in ~health

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    I actually did get one of those a few years back. I never really used it intensely because of my chair and desk height just never felt right. Like, I can't get a good flow with them where I can...

    I actually did get one of those a few years back. I never really used it intensely because of my chair and desk height just never felt right. Like, I can't get a good flow with them where I can still type.

    3 votes

  16. Brag post: Health going in the right direction, and simple life hacks

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    About a year ago I was approaching 200 lbs. I work from home since pre-pandemic. I used to bike to an office but since then, I’ve moved somewhere less biking friendly. My strategy to tackle weight...

    About a year ago I was approaching 200 lbs. I work from home since pre-pandemic. I used to bike to an office but since then, I’ve moved somewhere less biking friendly. My strategy to tackle weight was intermittent fasting. And it was generally working for ~10 lbs and I stopped weighing myself for a year. And shirts were not fitting me, and then I learned the weight had come all back and more.
    I knew enough that the fasting was going to do nothing if I was not telling my body to really use anything it stored up. Serendipitously I read about someone with a recumbent bike under their standing desk, and gaming, they’d wrack up the miles. I realized I needed that setup. I’m someone who just hates to go out of my way for working out.

    Found one that was literally a desk chair with a bike under it and ordered it. I went from ultra sedentary to light exercise for ~4 hours a day. I’ve had it for about 2 weeks, and this thing is great. I’m listening to my body and not trying to do it too hard (for those who are concerned). Without every really trying to sprint I’ve been doing 40 miles a week-day. On the 4th of July I tried to see how far I could go biking all day. When I started I could not go anymore at 80 miles. Last weekend I easily knocked out 70 miles. The big thing is breaks. I’m not on a real bike, so there is no problem in taking a 5 minute break to knockout dishes or something. I don’t know if I trust the machine telling me I’m burning ~1,000 cals on my 40 miles, but I know what I am doing is healthy and I’m curious how my body will feel in 6 months or a year.

    How do my legs feel? Oddly enough, during the day or after the work out, they’re beat. They seem to feel better by the time I’m ready to ride in the evening so no rest days yet. I’m shocked how much the leg fatigue really goes away once I start riding and focus on whatever is on my PC. Most of the discomfort is really from my bum. It has gone away generally though.
    An odd risk I had to solve for myself was that upon pushing away from my desk while on my bike, I nearly topped my standing desk over. This was solved by well-placed PVC pipes and padding locked between the desk and the wall.

    What bike do I recommend?
    The budget version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O6TXVS/
    The one I have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8MVYLLT (but from their original website)
    A cushion that the I book marked when I was doing research: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBDV9BU

    When I look up recumbent biking exercises, it’s kind of funny. It’s often recommended for the elderly because it’s potentially such a low intense workout. It’s great in a long duration. I would actually feel guilty spending this much time at the gym, but this method rocks. I have not worked out for this long since playing a Highschool sport. I won’t ever be shaped like a teenager again, but I can work towards it.

    19 votes

  17. Comment on Twitter blocks links to rival Threads, while CEO downplays reports of traffic decline in ~tech

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    Everyone is going to Threads because Elon is an absolute donkey. Elon wants to make a better product, but it ultimately does not matter.

    Everyone is going to Threads because Elon is an absolute donkey. Elon wants to make a better product, but it ultimately does not matter.

    6 votes