FrankGrimes's recent activity
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Comment on 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter in ~movies
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of February 19 in ~news
FrankGrimes Link ParentCan I ask why it's "extremely obvious"? There's only one person who's beaten Trump in an election, and that's Biden. The polls are very close, and Biden has barely started campaigning, while Trump...Again, not American, but it seems extremely obvious that Trump will win if pitted against Biden.
Can I ask why it's "extremely obvious"? There's only one person who's beaten Trump in an election, and that's Biden. The polls are very close, and Biden has barely started campaigning, while Trump has been in full swing for a while. I think it will be a close race, but it's far from "extremely obvious" that Trump would win.
with (real, or apparent) cognitive decline seems obviously doomed to failure.
Here we go with this. It seems to me the only reason people think Biden has cognitive decline is because the media won't stop talking about his age. And yet, Trump (who's essentially the same age as Biden) gets a total pass despite constantly spewing the most inane, crazy stuff. Of the two candidates, clearly the one we should be worried about as far as mental acuity is Trump.
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Comment on US grocery stores should cut prices as costs ease, Joe Biden White House says in ~finance
FrankGrimes Link ParentI think the problem with groceries, is the customer doesn't always have a choice. I can't go to buy food and decide the price is too high, so I'll just not eat today. Sure, I can skip getting...It's about what the customer is prepared to pay.
I think the problem with groceries, is the customer doesn't always have a choice. I can't go to buy food and decide the price is too high, so I'll just not eat today. Sure, I can skip getting chips or ice cream, but it's harder to do that with the basics.
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Comment on Boeing wants US FAA to exempt MAX 7 from safety rules to get it in the air in ~transport
FrankGrimes Link ParentInterestingly, you're essentially describing pre-McDonnell Douglas merger Boeing. They used to be a great company run by the engineers. Then the merger happened, MD bean counters took over, and...I'm going to assume the engineers are entirely on board with improving safety culture, and will probably be a driving force of that change if you let them. So let them. Probably also want to evaluate whether you can fill manager ranks with people with engineering backgrounds rather than business backgrounds - I imagine that's a key one.
Interestingly, you're essentially describing pre-McDonnell Douglas merger Boeing. They used to be a great company run by the engineers. Then the merger happened, MD bean counters took over, and here we are. It's quite sad.
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Comment on Paris is saying 'non' to a US-style hellscape of supersized cars – and so should the rest of Europe in ~transport
FrankGrimes Link ParentPart of the point is how absurd it is that someone should have to buy a big car to protect themselves from the other people who wanted to buy a big car. And deer related vehicle deaths are likely...rife with semi trucks, large vehicles and a random assortment of deer/moose/buffalo
Part of the point is how absurd it is that someone should have to buy a big car to protect themselves from the other people who wanted to buy a big car. And deer related vehicle deaths are likely not statistically significant in the total number of vehicle deaths per year (a quick google shows about 200/year in the u.s.), especially when the number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths would likely drop more than that with smaller vehicles on the roads.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of December 4 in ~news
FrankGrimes Link ParentI don't think she would pull any support from Trump. I don't think anyone would pull support from him - I don't think there's anyone left who's on the fence and would vote for someone other than...I don't think she would pull any support from Trump. I don't think anyone would pull support from him - I don't think there's anyone left who's on the fence and would vote for someone other than trump, if only that person existed.
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Comment on US pedestrian deaths are soaring. Is it time to ban right turns on red lights? in ~transport
FrankGrimes Link ParentThank you! I'll have a look later tonight.Thank you! I'll have a look later tonight.
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Comment on US pedestrian deaths are soaring. Is it time to ban right turns on red lights? in ~transport
FrankGrimes Link ParentWe have some dedicated bike lanes that run along a main roadway - the bike lanes cross at some intersections using the standard white line walkways that the pedestrians also use - it's mostly at...We have some dedicated bike lanes that run along a main roadway - the bike lanes cross at some intersections using the standard white line walkways that the pedestrians also use - it's mostly at these that I run into issues (my apologies for my crappy description). These crossings are not great execution for bike lanes, but if I'm having issues at them on a bike, the people using them for walking are also having the same issues.
When I'm sharing the road with cars, I do the same as you - when appropriate, I take the whole lane - it pisses some people off, but I prefer that over getting hit by someone trying to squeeze by. I'll look for that ebook though - never hurts to try and be safer around those damn giant hunks of metal ruining my enjoyable rides :-)
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Comment on US pedestrian deaths are soaring. Is it time to ban right turns on red lights? in ~transport
FrankGrimes Link ParentI'm strongly in the "get rid of right on red" camp. As a cyclist, a big chunk of my close calls have been at intersections where someone is doing exactly as you describe - looking in a direction...I'm strongly in the "get rid of right on red" camp. As a cyclist, a big chunk of my close calls have been at intersections where someone is doing exactly as you describe - looking in a direction different from the way their car is about to be moving.
The fuel savings is mostly irrelevant at this point - again, like you said, EV's are gaining in popularity, and that's a trend that isn't going to reverse. Additionally, we have better ways to make intersections more efficient these days (see Google's Green Light project).
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Comment on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro to get seven years of software updates in ~tech
FrankGrimes Link ParentAll I really want to see at this point is what the actual battery life, and battery charge times are. The 7a looked like it took quite a while to top the battery up.All I really want to see at this point is what the actual battery life, and battery charge times are. The 7a looked like it took quite a while to top the battery up.
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Comment on Chad Smith hears Thirty Seconds To Mars for the first time in ~music
FrankGrimes Link ParentMy favorite one is Dirk Verbeuren from Megadeth doing the Killers' Mr. Brightside. I've listened a couple times, and I think I actually enjoy his version more! It's a lot of fun watching talented...My favorite one is Dirk Verbeuren from Megadeth doing the Killers' Mr. Brightside. I've listened a couple times, and I think I actually enjoy his version more! It's a lot of fun watching talented musicians work. Chad Smith is an absolute monster...
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Comment on Survey documents that American viewers are increasingly using subtitles - Gen Z uses them most frequently in ~tv
FrankGrimes Link ParentI came across this video a little while back that took a quick look at this phenomenon. It drives me crazy that I can't hear anything, even when I run it through a halfway decent external sound...I came across this video a little while back that took a quick look at this phenomenon. It drives me crazy that I can't hear anything, even when I run it through a halfway decent external sound system. I've even had some movies where I get 10 minutes in and just finally shut it off because I can't understand anything anyone's saying. It really kills the whole experience for me.
Why are we still mixing audio primarily for theater level sound systems, when most people are watching movies at home? There's got to be a better middle ground than what we have now.
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Comment on What is a simple tech tip that changed how you use your computer or other devices in a significant way? in ~tech
FrankGrimes Link ParentIs KeepassXC an offshoot of Keypass? I use the later synced with google drive.Is KeepassXC an offshoot of Keypass? I use the later synced with google drive.
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Comment on The IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in back taxes in ~finance
FrankGrimes Link ParentI agree 100%, which is why I don't care if they "go after" non-wealthy tax cheats once they finish going after the wealthy ones - like you said, there's probably not really that many.I agree 100%, which is why I don't care if they "go after" non-wealthy tax cheats once they finish going after the wealthy ones - like you said, there's probably not really that many.
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Comment on The IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in back taxes in ~finance
FrankGrimes Link ParentYeah, they can go after anyone they want, who hasn't paid their taxes. I'm all for them specifically targeting wealthy tax cheats, but honestly, if they want to go after others who aren't paying...“This power and these resources allow them to go after anyone they want,” he said. “The next step is to go after anyone they wish to target for political purposes.”
Yeah, they can go after anyone they want, who hasn't paid their taxes. I'm all for them specifically targeting wealthy tax cheats, but honestly, if they want to go after others who aren't paying their taxes after they get the wealthy ones, that's totally fine with me.
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Comment on Expanding heat wave prompts alerts for 115 million people in the United States in ~enviro
FrankGrimes Link ParentSee, my issue here is that you're right, except they'll do it living in my more progressive state, and voting in local and state elections for the same type of person they voted for that led to...I guess I'm enjoying their beloved politics bite them in the ass and some, if not many, will go down still believing there's no such thing as climate change.
See, my issue here is that you're right, except they'll do it living in my more progressive state, and voting in local and state elections for the same type of person they voted for that led to their state becoming inhospitable. It's like a virus that destroys its host, then moves on to the next.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
FrankGrimes Link ParentI do wonder if the generation gap where younger people are more inclined to use their phones for everything is a factor in the seeming trend of bigger and bigger phones. I'm like you - I really...I do wonder if the generation gap where younger people are more inclined to use their phones for everything is a factor in the seeming trend of bigger and bigger phones. I'm like you - I really only use my phone for a quick google search - I don't do anything very productive on it. I much prefer a proper computer with a big screen, keyboard, and mouse. I feel trapped when trying to do something involved on a phone, but on a computer it's so easy. But, if I did do all those computer things on a phone, I know I would certainly want a bigger screen.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
FrankGrimes Link ParentSame boat here - waiting for the 8, but also now eyeing the Zenphone 10 (though it looks like the camera may be the weak spot for that one).Same boat here - waiting for the 8, but also now eyeing the Zenphone 10 (though it looks like the camera may be the weak spot for that one).
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
FrankGrimes Link ParentI always assume there are a lot of us doing this, but apparently I must be wrong, seeing as I've been waiting years, and google doesn't seem intent on doing it. I guess their market research knows...my gf has been holding out for another "small" pixel
I always assume there are a lot of us doing this, but apparently I must be wrong, seeing as I've been waiting years, and google doesn't seem intent on doing it. I guess their market research knows something I don't?
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
FrankGrimes Link ParentNow that's very interesting. Is this something that's already happened, or something they're rolling out with the 10? Do you own a Zenfone? I'd be curious to impressions with them - never really...Now that's very interesting. Is this something that's already happened, or something they're rolling out with the 10? Do you own a Zenfone? I'd be curious to impressions with them - never really looked into it before.
That was my question as well. Why would there ever be a live round anywhere remotely near a gun that's used for films? By all means, check all the ammo before it's used, but a live round should never be on a set, full stop. If a live round is found, everything should stop until it's found out who brought it, and why.