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Comment on How to pass the time when you have nothing to do at work and just your phone? in ~talk
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Comment on Tesla Cybertruck owners shocked that tires are barely lasting 6,000 miles in ~transport
DONT-PANIC Link ParentOne interesting thing about EV tires is that they are specifically designed to produce less noise. Without a loud engine, tire-to-road noise is a lot more noticeable so EV tires have different...One interesting thing about EV tires is that they are specifically designed to produce less noise. Without a loud engine, tire-to-road noise is a lot more noticeable so EV tires have different designs and/or rubber compounds to make them quieter. That could be one of the reasons why the longevity is so much worse than a typical truck tire.
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Comment on Any experience with abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery? in ~health
DONT-PANIC LinkI work at one of the major companies that makes aortic stent-grafts. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a bad disease to be diagnosed with - but endovascular treatment is a pretty simple operation...I work at one of the major companies that makes aortic stent-grafts. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a bad disease to be diagnosed with - but endovascular treatment is a pretty simple operation that usually doesn't have too many complications.
If it makes you feel any better, I can tell you from first-hand experience that whatever stent-grafts were used in the procedure have an exhaustive amount of data to back up their safety and effectiveness, from extensive in vitro testing, to animal testing, to clinical trials and post-market data. At this point endovascular treatment is a very well established technology/procedure.
Keep in mind that it will be extremely important to be diligent with follow-up visits for the rest of your mom's life. AAA doesn't go away and can't be 'cured'. The aneurysm will continue to grow slowly over time, which is why it's imperative that she continues with regular follow-ups so the doctors can monitor it and determine if any re-intervention is needed.
Best wishes for you and your mother! Hope all goes well for you.
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Comment on What is your favourite episode of a podcast? in ~talk
DONT-PANIC (edited )Link'The Known Unknown', from 99% Invisible. About the origin & traditions of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, and one family in particular who tried to track down their relative who they believed...'The Known Unknown', from 99% Invisible. About the origin & traditions of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, and one family in particular who tried to track down their relative who they believed might be interred there.
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-known-unknown/Honorable mention - 'Lake City Quiet Pills: An Internet Mystery' from Crackpot Podcast. A fascinating conspiracy theory about a suspicious subreddit that may have been used to orchestrate political assassinations.
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Comment on What do you do when you feel like nothing? in ~talk
DONT-PANIC LinkWhen I get this feeling, it's generally because I've been inactive for too long and I'm feeling restless. Going out for a run or to workout for 30-60 minutes to expend some energy feels great, and...When I get this feeling, it's generally because I've been inactive for too long and I'm feeling restless. Going out for a run or to workout for 30-60 minutes to expend some energy feels great, and after I'm done I feel much more content to just sit down and do something relaxing for a while.
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Comment on What are some of your favorite "meeting games?" in ~games
DONT-PANIC Link ParentCheck out The Battle of Polytopia on Android or Steam! Fantastic game that's pretty similar to Civ, but designed for mobile and very streamlined/shortened compared to Civ. Single player is free...Check out The Battle of Polytopia on Android or Steam! Fantastic game that's pretty similar to Civ, but designed for mobile and very streamlined/shortened compared to Civ. Single player is free (at least on mobile) and you only have to buy one of the $0.99 tribes to start playing multiplayer
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Comment on Three Cheers for Tildes (Android version) is open for alpha testing on the Google Play Store in ~tildes
DONT-PANIC Link ParentBy writing the code for Reddit is Fun lol. He's the creator of it.By writing the code for Reddit is Fun lol. He's the creator of it.
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Comment on What are your favourite lightweight websites? in ~tech
DONT-PANIC Link ParentMcMaster is every mechanical engineer's favorite website. It's so easy to find almost anything you need very quickly, orders get delivered the very next day, and most of the hardware has part...McMaster is every mechanical engineer's favorite website. It's so easy to find almost anything you need very quickly, orders get delivered the very next day, and most of the hardware has part drawings and a button to download a CAD model right there when you click on the product. Perfection.
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Comment on Reddit is Fun, Apollo, BaconReader, and other third-party Reddit apps have officially shut down in ~tech
DONT-PANIC LinkCurrently sitting at my PC watching Power Delete Suite edit/delete all my account history. Here's a guide if anyone else wants to clear out their account, I'm not sure if it'll work after the API...Currently sitting at my PC watching Power Delete Suite edit/delete all my account history. Here's a guide if anyone else wants to clear out their account, I'm not sure if it'll work after the API changes go into effect tomorrow or not.
I find it hard to get into a full-size book on my phone, but as time killers I've been enjoying Choice of Games, which has a whole collection of "choose-your-own-adventure" stories in all kinds of different genres. They're purely text-based, so you can stay in vertical mode and it doesn't look like a game at all. The longer and better stories cost $5-$10 each, but they do take several hours to get through and could potentially be replayed multiple times. There are also plenty of shorter, less in-depth stories available for free that you can try out first to see if you enjoy them or not.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.choiceofgames.omnibus