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Comment on US pedestrian deaths are soaring. Is it time to ban right turns on red lights? in ~transport
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Comment on YouTube is axing its ad-free Premium Lite subscription plan in ~tech
Fooly_411 Link ParentIf you use google chrome or the youtube app on android the uBlock Origin doesn't stop because they can force that, but I have uBlock Origin on Firefox on Android plus my PiHole and I never see an...If you use google chrome or the youtube app on android the uBlock Origin doesn't stop because they can force that, but I have uBlock Origin on Firefox on Android plus my PiHole and I never see an add. Just can't cast it though.
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Comment on A cargo ship equipped with rigid sails, each the height of a ten-story building, has departed on its inaugural journey in ~transport
Fooly_411 Link ParentIt works in tandem with winds/standard propulsion. When air is passing by a cylinder, it would normally curve around it, some what symmetrically. But if you spin the cylinder as air passes by you...It works in tandem with winds/standard propulsion. When air is passing by a cylinder, it would normally curve around it, some what symmetrically. But if you spin the cylinder as air passes by you can create a turbulence that actually assists in propelling. It is almost like how a wing can create upward lift by taking advantage of air moving across it.
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Comment on Windows 11 has made the “clean Windows install” an oxymoron in ~tech
Fooly_411 Link ParentWhile I agree that the tiles on win10's start menus are obnoxious, literally every install I just delete them and drag the empty space over and it is a super clean start menu again. Doing that...While I agree that the tiles on win10's start menus are obnoxious, literally every install I just delete them and drag the empty space over and it is a super clean start menu again. Doing that alone makes it better than win11's start, imo.
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Comment on What games do you most wish had a remake, or a sequel or both? in ~games
Fooly_411 Link Parent2D Zelda games are my favorite. To me that is the Zelda experience, as much as I love OoT, MM, WW, & TP. I couldn't get into BotW so I haven't even tried the new one, yet.2D Zelda games are my favorite. To me that is the Zelda experience, as much as I love OoT, MM, WW, & TP. I couldn't get into BotW so I haven't even tried the new one, yet.
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Comment on What are some hilarious moments you have experienced in games? in ~games
Fooly_411 Link ParentIIRC, I messed this up one playthrough and it is funny if you miss. He wakes up and quickly rolls himself away in his wheelchair.IIRC, I messed this up one playthrough and it is funny if you miss. He wakes up and quickly rolls himself away in his wheelchair.
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Comment on How America fell out of love with ice cream in ~food
Fooly_411 Link ParentI've had one for a while now. I don't call anything that comes out of it ice cream. There are some recipes that are very ice cream like, and you can make great things, but I don't try to fool...I've had one for a while now. I don't call anything that comes out of it ice cream. There are some recipes that are very ice cream like, and you can make great things, but I don't try to fool anyone into thinking it is ice cream.
How it mostly works is: you freeze something, depending on desired product, into a solid block essentially. Then a fast spinning bladed paddle slowly plunges into the frozen block. The frozen product is being scraped (almost like shaved ice), aerating the product, which depending on your recipe makes it like ice cream. The texture is "creamy" even when the recipe calls for no cream because of the aeration.
Personally I love it because I can make a healthier alternative to store bought products, then even add any mix-in so you get exactly what you want.
As previously mentioned by another, the con being it is loud, and too small a portion for many people, and needs to freeze for at least 24hrs before processing. Other cons - it is a relatively big appliance for counter tops or cabinets imo, have to be careful to freeze only soft/pureed/liquid and make sure the surface is even. I imagine if that blade-paddle hits a hard ridge and not a flat surface as it plunges initially, it would do some damage. The blade isn't directly attached to the shaft, it actually attaches to the inside lid of the outer container, then the shaft grabs it as it spins.
Overall it is a strange device that works quite well.
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Comment on What is your favorite live album? in ~music
Fooly_411 Link ParentHad to scroll way too far to see Frampton! Saw him live a few years back, he still sounds so great.Had to scroll way too far to see Frampton!
Saw him live a few years back, he still sounds so great.
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Comment on NFL pinning blame on Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles for slippery Super Bowl field conditions, per report in ~sports.american_football
Fooly_411 Link ParentThe NFL just seems unwilling to acknowledge that their field conditions are a problem. Whether it is Artificial Turf vs Grass vs Hybrid, poor management from event staff, or a director screwing up...The NFL just seems unwilling to acknowledge that their field conditions are a problem. Whether it is Artificial Turf vs Grass vs Hybrid, poor management from event staff, or a director screwing up the field care for the most important game for their viewers, the NFL is the best at deflecting/ignoring problems that affect the quality of the game.
It's almost like they are so big they know their bottom-line isn't going to take a hit no matter what. As much as I am addicted to this sport, I wish the players would sit-out in a big protest that would finally force the league to address things.
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Comment on What's your favourite ice cream flavour? in ~food
Fooly_411 Link ParentAmericone Dream is GOATed. I remember when they first released it (geeze it must have been over a decade ago easily) going to my grocery store every couple of days to see if they had it in stock yet.Americone Dream is GOATed. I remember when they first released it (geeze it must have been over a decade ago easily) going to my grocery store every couple of days to see if they had it in stock yet.
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Comment on What is your favorite “so bad it’s good” movie? in ~movies
Fooly_411 Link ParentAm I not Turtle-ly enough for the Turtle Club? But for real, it's like someone said to Dana Carvey: "You are really good at impressions and voices, so we're going to make a movie entirely based on...Am I not Turtle-ly enough for the Turtle Club? But for real, it's like someone said to Dana Carvey: "You are really good at impressions and voices, so we're going to make a movie entirely based on that." Then they did.
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Comment on Terrible, terrible movies? in ~movies
Fooly_411 Link ParentI've just never been able to enjoy a Zack Snyder film. Watchmen director's cut was better, IMO. I think he does a great job visually, especially considering the source material he represents, but...I've just never been able to enjoy a Zack Snyder film. Watchmen director's cut was better, IMO. I think he does a great job visually, especially considering the source material he represents, but I never came out of the theater thinking "this was a good movie."
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Comment on What are your favorite sports, how they're different from other sports, and what do you like about them? in ~sports
Fooly_411 Link ParentBeen a San Francisco 49ers fan almost as long as I remember, just because my parents bought me some merch when I was a kid. We've not won a Super Bowl since I was 1 years old, and had some awful...Been a San Francisco 49ers fan almost as long as I remember, just because my parents bought me some merch when I was a kid. We've not won a Super Bowl since I was 1 years old, and had some awful years, but our newest head coach & general manager are very competent and here to stay. We've got one of the best rosters in the league as well, we've just had some bad injury luck causing the team to fall short of the championship for the past several years.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music
Fooly_411 LinkZZ Top peaks on my list. They played so tight and their sound is big for a three piece. I am glad I got to see them before Dusty passed. I'm a guitarist heavily influenced by Billy Gibbons so that...ZZ Top peaks on my list. They played so tight and their sound is big for a three piece. I am glad I got to see them before Dusty passed. I'm a guitarist heavily influenced by Billy Gibbons so that was a treat. Too many bands I've missed out on, now.
Seen The Sword three times and the show isn't flashy, but once was opening for Metallica & Lamb of God in '08, so additional points. Second time they had Big Business and O' Brother open for them, and the third time just as a solo show in a local venue, and Stoner/Doom shows just fucking bang.
Weird Al was such fun. Huge energy, lots of fun stuff between songs with many costume changes. Vibes like mad.
Seen Metallica a few times and they play really well still.
Honorable mention: an AC/DC cover band called High Voltage, I believe. They do mostly Bon Scott era songs and they kill it, as silly as it sounds.
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Fooly_411 Link ParentAlso seen Weird Al, it was my first concert. Still one of the best I've seen all these years later. The effort he and the crew put in totally comes through and it's just so much fun.Also seen Weird Al, it was my first concert. Still one of the best I've seen all these years later. The effort he and the crew put in totally comes through and it's just so much fun.
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Fooly_411 Link ParentMan I wanted to see Gizz when they came to the US last, hopefully the next time around.Man I wanted to see Gizz when they came to the US last, hopefully the next time around.
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Comment on What are your favorite sports, how they're different from other sports, and what do you like about them? in ~sports
Fooly_411 Link ParentThe reasons I like team sports more than individual sports is they all have strategies that mean most of the time the team has to work as a unit with a gameplan to succeed. Football/Soccer has a...The reasons I like team sports more than individual sports is they all have strategies that mean most of the time the team has to work as a unit with a gameplan to succeed.
Football/Soccer has a good flow and the players are impressive athletes. The stamina and endurance it takes for those games is pretty unmatched by many other team sports, imo.
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Comment on What are your favorite sports, how they're different from other sports, and what do you like about them? in ~sports
Fooly_411 Link ParentIn my head I totally mis-counted Football/Soccer player count. It is a sport I've been trying to watch and learn more of recently.In my head I totally mis-counted Football/Soccer player count. It is a sport I've been trying to watch and learn more of recently.
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Comment on What are your favorite sports, how they're different from other sports, and what do you like about them? in ~sports
Fooly_411 LinkAmerican Football. It is a sport everyone is aware of, and is the most watched sport in America, so it is a little dumb to say this, but I think it is underrated. I think it is one of the most...American Football. It is a sport everyone is aware of, and is the most watched sport in America, so it is a little dumb to say this, but I think it is underrated. I think it is one of the most team-oriented of sports.
The average fan doesn't really know the depth of complexity in the sport. It is exciting to casual viewers because of the passing and big hits; however, that is just what pop on screen (and what they mostly show on screen is so little).
Every play has 22 players on the field, 11 vs 11, which is already more than any other major sport. At the highest level (NFL) every position on offense, defense, and special team (the "three phases" of the game) is important and nearly always has to give maximum effort because a mistake of turning the ball over or letting the other team score can lead to a loss.
As for losses - they are terrible (duh)! But seriously in order to get into the playoffs (in the NFL), each team only has 17 games to make it happen, so each game is high-stakes, especially compared with a sport like Basketball or Baseball where they are playing series of games against an opponent. And every playoff game is win or go home.
As for the strategy play to play there are so many different ways to move the ball, and everyone of them is a highly coordinated effort of 11 players on offense given a play by a coach/coordinator, lining up correctly, and executing. The problem with watching a TV broadcast is that 55 yard wide field looks so much narrower and the side-to-side dimension of the sport is lost for most of the game. Not to mention how little of the defense is shown pre and post-snap.
Many of the defensive backs are not even in view in real-time on the screen for TV viewers, so yet another dimension is lost.
I think a lot of people think the sport has too much down time with commercials (unfortunately SOME those stoppages are mandated by TV deals), but in reality every second on the clock counts. I could talk forever about the time management aspect of the game, and how players & coaches have huge control over it.
I think many think it is a dumb meat-head sport, but defensive strategies as well as offensive execution is complex.
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Comment on Have you ever bought your “dream guitar”? in ~music
Fooly_411 Link ParentI bought an Epi Les Paul Traditional Pro II ($425 on sale new) over a decade ago and I prefer it to any Gibson I've played since. Maybe I got lucky, but the higher end Epiphones seem to be way...I bought an Epi Les Paul Traditional Pro II ($425 on sale new) over a decade ago and I prefer it to any Gibson I've played since. Maybe I got lucky, but the higher end Epiphones seem to be way better quality to price ratio.
Not bad. Where I live so many drivers overshoot the stop line and stop in cross walks. I honestly think the only way things get better is more strict enforcement. It sounds lame but how else? I see people blow reds & stops in a multitude of settings. On top of all the other terrible things. People just are not held accountable for what becomes years of bad habits and wreckless driving. Hell, even when people get caught with DUIs or no license, they still just drive.