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Comment on Solar comprises over half of new energy production, reaching a renewable energy milestone not seen since WWII in ~enviro
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Comment on What to do with shishito peppers besides blistering or charring? in ~food
Freudianslipservice LinkYou can use them in the same way you can use other green peppers. I find they have a very distinct, slightly bitter flavor that dominates sautéed and stir fry dishes they are in. I grew an...You can use them in the same way you can use other green peppers. I find they have a very distinct, slightly bitter flavor that dominates sautéed and stir fry dishes they are in. I grew an accidental batch last year with 3 out of 10 having heat. They did have a chance to cross pollinate with serranos, though.
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Comment on 2023 art supplies highlights in ~creative
Freudianslipservice LinkThank you for asking! I have been trying to build my watercolor skills this year but have not been consistent with my practice. Primarily I am a knitter and ukulele player. What have been your...Thank you for asking! I have been trying to build my watercolor skills this year but have not been consistent with my practice. Primarily I am a knitter and ukulele player.
What have been your go-to art/craft supplies this year? - I picked up some Baohong watercolor blocks to practice on. It is good cotton paper, but I prefer the cold press texture on the Academy/student grade over the professional. Daniel Smith watercolors are my go to paints.
What have you tried for the very first time? - Gouache. The jelly-type gouache (Himi/Arrtx) was too thick and doesn't rewet easily. Tried some Holbein gouache and loved it. I plan to paint more with it this year.
Have you been pleasantly surprised by something? - how awesome my local-ish Blick store is. I live less than an hour away from their HQ in Illinois so I can pick through their returns and overstock at bargain prices. They have everything in stock that you would find online, too.
Has something disappointed you? - Arteza brand anything. I have tried their gouache, watercolor pencils, paper pads, and arcrylic paints. They would be fine if you just need some student grade supplies, but even their "expert" materials are mediocre at best.
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Comment on Turmeric could treat indigestion just as well as NHS drugs, study finds in ~food
Freudianslipservice Link ParentSaw a video recently about how they used lead chromate to enhance the color of roots to help sell them at a better price before they are dried and ground, so purchasing the root isn't always a...Saw a video recently about how they used lead chromate to enhance the color of roots to help sell them at a better price before they are dried and ground, so purchasing the root isn't always a guarantee of unadulteration.
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Comment on Turmeric could treat indigestion just as well as NHS drugs, study finds in ~food
Freudianslipservice LinkA curry a day keeps the heartburn at bay? It is great to see testing being done to compare the efficacy of supplements to pharmaceuticals. Effective or not, we need more data to balance out all of...A curry a day keeps the heartburn at bay?
It is great to see testing being done to compare the efficacy of supplements to pharmaceuticals. Effective or not, we need more data to balance out all of the woo hype that abounds in the supplement industry.
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Comment on Meet Your Tildes Neighbour: August 2023 Edition in ~talk
Freudianslipservice LinkHey all, I am a middle-aged woman living in Illinois/USA who recently changed careers to become a Biomedical Equipment Technician. I love problem solving, so fixing medical equipment has been a...Hey all,
I am a middle-aged woman living in Illinois/USA who recently changed careers to become a Biomedical Equipment Technician. I love problem solving, so fixing medical equipment has been a fun and rewarding job. And it pays a lot better than customer service.When I am not fixing ventilators, I play ukulele, garden, paint, and try to identify what all the wild mushrooms growing in my yard are and if they are edible.
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Comment on How to deal with a deep-rooted feeling of apathy? in ~health.mental
Freudianslipservice Link ParentMy depression also manifests as a complete brain slow down, like I am trudging through mud to come up with words or replies. If you are connecting with these symptoms, definitely seek out help...My depression also manifests as a complete brain slow down, like I am trudging through mud to come up with words or replies. If you are connecting with these symptoms, definitely seek out help from a professional. All these little tips - exercise, journalling, socializing with people, getting outside - help in the short term, but having someone with better perspective and knowledge helped me get to a better long term headspace.
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Comment on What is one of your favourite plant-based dishes? in ~food
Freudianslipservice LinkOne of my go to vegan dishes is this mushroom and chickpea curry. Button and shiitake mushrooms work well in this. I like to add some garam masala for extra flavor.One of my go to vegan dishes is this mushroom and chickpea curry. Button and shiitake mushrooms work well in this. I like to add some garam masala for extra flavor.
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Comment on How to deal with a deep-rooted feeling of apathy? in ~health.mental
Freudianslipservice LinkI am almost 40 and only recently got diagnosed with major depressive disorder. There is a lot of apathy and numbness wired into my brain from an emotionally turbulent childhood, and it is hard to...I am almost 40 and only recently got diagnosed with major depressive disorder. There is a lot of apathy and numbness wired into my brain from an emotionally turbulent childhood, and it is hard to see that it is my own brain fog and not a reflection of reality. And sometimes I have to provide myself proof that change happens and things get better.
Do you journal? Are you pursuing any goals? What new skills or knowledge are you studying? Start documenting what you do. Record your progress (in video, picture, or written form) and look back every 3, 6, 12 months. I can only see my progress when I compare before and now side by side. I try to set reasonable, short term goals and can get easily side tracked, but I feel the change when I can pull up the proof that things are better. And it keeps me going. The change we make isn't huge and dramatic, but small, incremental, and impacts a closer circle of friends and strangers.
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Comment on A list of commonly recommended cookery books in ~food
Freudianslipservice LinkOne of my go to cookbooks has been The New Best Recipe from America's Test Kitchen that was recommended to me by a friend almost 20 years ago. It isn't great for ethnic recipes, but for your...One of my go to cookbooks has been The New Best Recipe from America's Test Kitchen that was recommended to me by a friend almost 20 years ago. It isn't great for ethnic recipes, but for your standard North American dishes, it has great results. Most recently I made a batch of blondies for coworkers and those guys were talking about them for a week after.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Freudianslipservice LinkMy pepper plants are full of fruit so I have been roasting shishito peppers and pickling jalapenos. My basil plants have exploded so Pad Kra Pao has been at least 1 dinner this week.My pepper plants are full of fruit so I have been roasting shishito peppers and pickling jalapenos. My basil plants have exploded so Pad Kra Pao has been at least 1 dinner this week.
"Triple the construction rate" is an odd point of comparison.
Billions of dollars go into the construction and maintenance of a single nuclear facility producing 55,000 megawatts of power DAILY. If it takes 20,000 solar panels to produce the same output, the cost to install, maintain, and replace those over a 100 years is probably still less in the long run. The biggest benefit of a nuclear power plant is the ability to adjust power output to meet demand. I would love to see if a field of 20,000 panels covers more area than a nuclear plant.