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

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    I also beat Eikthyr first try but found later bosses more difficult, but even then it didn't take nearly as many tries as a Souls game!

    I also beat Eikthyr first try but found later bosses more difficult, but even then it didn't take nearly as many tries as a Souls game!

    2 votes

  2. Comment on Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says in ~health

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    On the face of things it looks positive, but this news has been met with anger and despair in the long Covid community. It is still debated, but there is a growing belief that the latest variants...

    On the face of things it looks positive, but this news has been met with anger and despair in the long Covid community. It is still debated, but there is a growing belief that the latest variants are less likely to cause long Covid, though there is also some evidence suggesting that the risk accumulates with repeat infections. I guess we will have to wait a few years to see how it plays out.

    2 votes

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

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    Does it facilitate voice chat in the game itself or through third party platforms?

    Does it facilitate voice chat in the game itself or through third party platforms?

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Dune: Part Two | Official trailer in ~movies

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    Did anyone else felt really uneasy (in a good way) in the first installment? It was hard to watch at times for me.

    Did anyone else felt really uneasy (in a good way) in the first installment? It was hard to watch at times for me.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025 in ~tech

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    I will probably still keep using Windows 10 until the deadline, even though my PC would be able to handle the upgrade. Not a fan of the new layout and just the general direction that windows...

    I will probably still keep using Windows 10 until the deadline, even though my PC would be able to handle the upgrade. Not a fan of the new layout and just the general direction that windows versions and features have been heading in!

    1 vote

  6. Comment on No, the King doesn't own all the swans in Britain in ~humanities

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    Really interesting, thank you for sharing - and will definitely sub to this. They didn't discuss the legal basis for the Crown's ownership of non-marked swans. For those curious, they are owned...

    Really interesting, thank you for sharing - and will definitely sub to this. They didn't discuss the legal basis for the Crown's ownership of non-marked swans. For those curious, they are owned under prerogative right, which in this context describes a personal right exclusive to the monarchy which has an ancient origin in custom.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on What is your most essential pessimistic belief? Conversely, what is your most essential optimistic belief? in ~talk

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    Came here to post this!!

    Came here to post this!!

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  8. Comment on The US wants to close an ‘SUV loophole’ that supersized cars in ~tech

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    I agree that there is certainly a demand-side element to this, but it's good to know the supply-side too, as I guess they feed off each other. In New Zealand, ordinary cars were the most sold...

    I agree that there is certainly a demand-side element to this, but it's good to know the supply-side too, as I guess they feed off each other. In New Zealand, ordinary cars were the most sold vehicle in 2010. Now it's SUVs and the likes. As this 2021 comic piece article says, a lot of the sales growth was from city-dwellers, because they are seen as "status symbols". An academic researching this phenomenon also connects the sales to ideas of masculinity and connectedness with nature (ironic). As someone who has been driving over the past decade, I have definitely noticed the change, and perhaps it is starker than in the US as New Zealand has not had a long history where large cars hold appeal. It's definitely a class thing in my view. In wealthy suburbs there are SUVs parked everywhere. Recently I saw an American import SUV and it blew my mind. It was MASSIVE - way bigger than the average one here (and they are already big). It was genuinely a mini truck and the roads here just aren't designed for that.

    I find the whole thing alien to be honest, because I don't care about cars in the slightest and don't associate the car I drive with my identity. My team-mates once asked me I felt embarrassed about my car (it's all beaten up and old), and because I park my car the furthest away from the Office. I really don't. A car gets me from A to B, that's it. I like parking far away because I'm introverted and like my space, and it's good exercise. The most important thing for me is safety and fuel efficiency.

    Anyway, thanks for posting.

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  9. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    Agreed. Phenomenal performances (SPOILERS). For me the standout was Kieran Culkin. Roman having to begrudgingly agree to telling Gerri she was being let go, and then being thrown into disbelief at...

    Agreed. Phenomenal performances (SPOILERS). For me the standout was Kieran Culkin. Roman having to begrudgingly agree to telling Gerri she was being let go, and then being thrown into disbelief at the news of his father. Gerri's reaction to Roman bursting into the room in the midst of his shock and grief was so perfectly detached - could be a hint of things to come perhaps if Gerri takes revenge.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    Succession, the fourth and final season - and my most anticipated show of 2023. As much as I love the show, I feel like it is ready for it to end, though I think Jesse should be allowed to write a...

    Succession, the fourth and final season - and my most anticipated show of 2023. As much as I love the show, I feel like it is ready for it to end, though I think Jesse should be allowed to write a spin-off if he wants to. The first episode set a good bar. I do have a couple of theories but won't tell!

    2 votes

  11. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    Currently watching Flowers (UK comedy drama, 2 seasons, 2016-2018). Stars Olivia Colman and Julian Barratt as the parents of an eccentric family. The primary theme is mental illness (depression)....

    Currently watching Flowers (UK comedy drama, 2 seasons, 2016-2018). Stars Olivia Colman and Julian Barratt as the parents of an eccentric family. The primary theme is mental illness (depression).

    It's funny, quirky, sometimes a bit cringe and over the top. The episodes are short (25 mins) and they pack a lot in. Has a cool goblincore aesthetic too. Just started season two and it's not clear where the plot is going yet.

    1 vote

  12. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

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    Makes perfect sense - will give this a try :) Thanks

    Makes perfect sense - will give this a try :) Thanks

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

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    True, I hadn't thought of that, I'll look into it :)

    True, I hadn't thought of that, I'll look into it :)

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Hi, how are you? Mental health support and discussion thread (March 2023) in ~talk

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    Not great right now. Long Covid was starting to get better. Then I took a small trip away for my sanity that I'd been planning for a long time, had a wonderful time but after I got back I walked a...

    Not great right now. Long Covid was starting to get better. Then I took a small trip away for my sanity that I'd been planning for a long time, had a wonderful time but after I got back I walked a little too fast when catching up with a friend. That was enough to trigger a full blown episode. Since then I've been mostly stuck in bed, back to having problems just getting to the bathroom and back. It's been two weeks now and I am slipping further and further. I have this new symptom where my arms feel very heavy and hard to move, and a bit like they are being stabbed inside them (sort of like the feeling you get when you get a blood test). I've also had the flu which has completely wiped me out and I'm recovering at snail pace. It's scary because some people who get these relapses can get stuck in that baseline going forward, but a lot do seem to bounce back, so I can only hope. A lot of the time though I can't feel any hope and it's a really dark place.

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  15. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

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    Fab, I will check it out, thank you. Re timing, it's definitely true for me, I take WAY longer than what the recipes say, but I don't mind :)

    Fab, I will check it out, thank you.

    Re timing, it's definitely true for me, I take WAY longer than what the recipes say, but I don't mind :)

    1 vote

  16. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

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    I don't have a pressure cooker but am perfectly happy doing a long cook day since I am stuck at home all the time anyway!

    I don't have a pressure cooker but am perfectly happy doing a long cook day since I am stuck at home all the time anyway!

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  17. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

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    Great idea, I think I will start with a couple of 'project' meals and keep working on them week by week until I'm ready to move on - this way I'll actually remember how to cook them too.

    Great idea, I think I will start with a couple of 'project' meals and keep working on them week by week until I'm ready to move on - this way I'll actually remember how to cook them too.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

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    I've pretty much done this all my life without thinking about it! I like being able to grab things instantly when I need them.

    I've pretty much done this all my life without thinking about it! I like being able to grab things instantly when I need them.

    1 vote

  19. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

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    Hmm, I don't think I've seen that mayo in New Zealand. I tend to prefer aoli anyway though! And great advice. I will start to keep a logbook of sorts so that I can track how to refine online...

    Hmm, I don't think I've seen that mayo in New Zealand. I tend to prefer aoli anyway though! And great advice. I will start to keep a logbook of sorts so that I can track how to refine online recipes :)

    1 vote

  20. Comment on Teaching myself how to cook - where to begin? in ~food

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    The hob I use is electric, but it's old and doesn't function well. Only 1/4 of the elements work normally and it's a small one. There is one other semi-functional element but it only works for low...

    The hob I use is electric, but it's old and doesn't function well. Only 1/4 of the elements work normally and it's a small one. There is one other semi-functional element but it only works for low temps. This means for moderate and high temps I have to use the small element even for pans and pots that are twice the size. As a consequence I have issues with heat diffusion and inconsistent cooking for the bigger cookware. I'm only cooking for one so try to use only the small pans/pots to avoid this. It also takes a very long time to heat up and change temps, so this makes it harder to be precise when following timing guidance.

    There's nothing I can do about this right now, the landlord refuses to replace the hob. I've tried and failed to commission repairs because it's an extremely obscure model. I'll be moving out in the next 1-2 years though and will pay close attention to the hob and oven.

    1 vote