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Comment on What if we discover the answers of the Universe, eliminate cancer, halt aging. What's next? in ~humanities
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Comment on Nominate for "Movie of the Week" in April - Female leads in ~movies
Jeakams LinkI’ll throw in Run Lola Run (1998). The cinematography, direction, and soundtrack all fit so well.I’ll throw in Run Lola Run (1998). The cinematography, direction, and soundtrack all fit so well.
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Comment on For those with an alcohol problem, are non-alcoholic beverages a wise choice? in ~health
Jeakams LinkWhen I quit a while ago (fell off the wagon, now back on) I found that non-alcoholic beverages were a definite trigger. I was trying to be good, and was excited to see in the liquor store that...When I quit a while ago (fell off the wagon, now back on) I found that non-alcoholic beverages were a definite trigger. I was trying to be good, and was excited to see in the liquor store that there were NA liquors being made now too. The biggest problem was that I was still in a liquor store. Going to a grocery store and getting NA beer may be different, but my temptation to just get the real stuff was so strong, I just fell off quicker than I wanted to. I mean, it was right there.
Now, just sitting in that feeling of “I want and need and want and I should go to the store it’s right there, screw it” actually fades quicker than you think. Meditation, distractions, and food actually help me the most now.
Either way, good luck to you if you’re trying to be sober! This shit ain’t easy.
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Comment on Reflections and gratitude for Tildes in ~talk
Jeakams LinkI’ll say a few words as a lurker…. Reddit was a time sink. Tildes is not. Reddit was cigarettes. Tildes is cigars & whiskey. What I mean is; With every passing day we have to employ our brains to...I’ll say a few words as a lurker….
Reddit was a time sink. Tildes is not. Reddit was cigarettes. Tildes is cigars & whiskey.
What I mean is;
With every passing day we have to employ our brains to something productive. Insta ain’t it. YT ain’t it. It’s here.You all give me toilet time but whenever I’m bored, I know I’ll find grand conversations here. Congrats to Tildes on surviving the Reddit wake.
I hope we continue to encourage and send truth to one another through text. This is the true local inn.
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2024? in ~talk
Jeakams LinkI expect we all turn into robots and forget about being human….I expect we all turn into robots and forget about being human….
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Comment on What are your scary, spooky, creepy and unexplained experiences? in ~talk
Jeakams (edited )LinkI’ll give it a go I suppose. On an overnight Boy Scout trip to Gettysburg, all troops were camped out in the open field where the Confederate army was stationed before Pickett’s Charge. The park...I’ll give it a go I suppose.
On an overnight Boy Scout trip to Gettysburg, all troops were camped out in the open field where the Confederate army was stationed before Pickett’s Charge. The park was having a Scout Weekend where a bunch of troops would spend two days to get to know the extent of the battle/history and camp on the battlefield. I mean, it was all pretty cool considering.
Camped where Maj. Gen. George Pickett’s forces advanced on Emmitsburg Road, however, was a little intense. I do believe we were scheduled there when it all actually happened in 1863, on July 3rd.
All of the scout troops had their a-frame tents lined up in rows behind the rock wall and tree lined road. The first day came and went and after dinner (which had to be chili, hot dogs, or something else gnarly for the intestines) sleep came. Not for me.
Well that food just gave me the worst gas pains. I just couldn’t fart it out. It was so intense I seriously couldn’t sleep and just had to lay there or try rolling around. I was agonizingly waiting for sweet release when I distinctly heard horse hooves clip-clop by my tent.
I unzipped the flap and looked to the left down the row of tents. To my 13 year old mind, it was like any other ghost tale and it’s still burned in my brain. It had to be 2am, it was foggy out, with moonlight shining through. There he was; some white misty guy on a horse clopping away down the row of tents.
I never did release that gas. It’s probably still in me 34 years later. Either way, Gettysburg is cool.
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Comment on Any OG Doom players who would like to test maps? in ~games
Jeakams LinkI would love to! But I only have a PS4… Doom may be one of the only games I still consistently revisit. I’m even trying my best to get through Doom64. Which is fun because it’s still Doom! Either...I would love to! But I only have a PS4… Doom may be one of the only games I still consistently revisit. I’m even trying my best to get through Doom64. Which is fun because it’s still Doom! Either way, I wanted to comment to just give you some hope that we are out here, even if we can’t help through a PC port. Let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help.
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Comment on What is your background TV solution? in ~tv
Jeakams Link ParentI completely understand. Hypothetical only. It would be incredible to teach how to set something like that up though. It really is impressive to read just how much work you’ve put into said...I completely understand. Hypothetical only. It would be incredible to teach how to set something like that up though. It really is impressive to read just how much work you’ve put into said system. Thanks for giving hope for something so nostalgic and complete.
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Comment on What is your background TV solution? in ~tv
Jeakams Link ParentThis just sounds like THE coolest invention I’ve ever heard. When do you start your subscription service??? Just sayin, it is really impressive that you’ve created something so complete and well...This just sounds like THE coolest invention I’ve ever heard.
When do you start your subscription service??? Just sayin, it is really impressive that you’ve created something so complete and well thought out.
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Comment on Is there another reliable site to ask questions about consumer items? in ~talk
Jeakams Link ParentDo you find that more advertisers support the top reviewers? I’m curious that it’s the case… even with Marques Brownlee? I seem to not trust anything.Do you find that more advertisers support the top reviewers? I’m curious that it’s the case… even with Marques Brownlee? I seem to not trust anything.
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Comment on Is there another reliable site to ask questions about consumer items? in ~talk
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Comment on Is there another reliable site to ask questions about consumer items? in ~talk
Jeakams Link ParentI’m really excited to be a part of it and bring great conversation to the internet that I love.I’m really excited to be a part of it and bring great conversation to the internet that I love.
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Comment on Is there another reliable site to ask questions about consumer items? in ~talk
Jeakams Link ParentI’m ready to be more mentally active anyway. The switch from lazy to proactive is only beginning after Covid and everything being a lazy Sunday. I really can’t tell you how much I dig this site.I’m ready to be more mentally active anyway. The switch from lazy to proactive is only beginning after Covid and everything being a lazy Sunday. I really can’t tell you how much I dig this site.
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Comment on Is there another reliable site to ask questions about consumer items? in ~talk
Jeakams Link ParentI haven’t tried the same method, as in asking google, “What’s the best iPad keyboard, Tildes?” Does that work too? I suppose my immediate question is an ease of research. Maybe I just need to be...I haven’t tried the same method, as in asking google, “What’s the best iPad keyboard, Tildes?”
Does that work too? I suppose my immediate question is an ease of research. Maybe I just need to be less lazy :/
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Comment on Is there another reliable site to ask questions about consumer items? in ~talk
Jeakams Link ParentGreat suggestions… I suppose I shouldn’t dissuade myself from Reddit completely, but I’d rather not give them traffic, nor do I trust the content anymore. I do really love these other sites you’ve...Great suggestions… I suppose I shouldn’t dissuade myself from Reddit completely, but I’d rather not give them traffic, nor do I trust the content anymore. I do really love these other sites you’ve recommended…
I’ve been trying to find a quality Anahata walking stick flute for a while now so I think I’ll use your method for that as well!
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Comment on Is there another reliable site to ask questions about consumer items? in ~talk
Jeakams Link ParentI’m excited to research this site more. I really appreciate it. News to me.I’m excited to research this site more. I really appreciate it. News to me.
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Is there another reliable site to ask questions about consumer items?
Every time I would be in the market for something particular, say, a keyboard, or a camping tent, I would ask google, “What is the best air fryer, Reddit.” I would get the link to the subject,...
Every time I would be in the market for something particular, say, a keyboard, or a camping tent, I would ask google, “What is the best air fryer, Reddit.”
I would get the link to the subject, however niche it was, and see discussions from assumedly real folks talking about the subject I was curious about. It was informative, and I could research deeper into brands or products I didn’t know about before.
Is there another site that even comes close to that? Or are we currently in a dark period until something like that comes along? I don’t typically use advertised websites to tell me “lists of the top ten handheld gaming consoles.”
Just wondering if there’s an alternative to my previous method of research.
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Comment on Does anyone read a weekly printed news publication? If so, which and why? in ~talk
Jeakams (edited )LinkGrowing up, my parents and grandparents always had The Week in the house and I’ve found it unbiased, global, bite sized, and easy to read. I also endorse the local weekly papers as others have...Growing up, my parents and grandparents always had The Week in the house and I’ve found it unbiased, global, bite sized, and easy to read.
I also endorse the local weekly papers as others have suggested. If not for the local events, then to feel closer to the community you live in.
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Comment on Wagner Group now just 400 km away from Moscow in ~news
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Jeakams Link ParentAwesome! And you’re welcome. I’ll dig in when I get off work. We have a ton of great artists here.Awesome! And you’re welcome. I’ll dig in when I get off work. We have a ton of great artists here.
Can I just live in Mr. Adam’s head for like two days… or maybe we all should just enter the Total Perspective Vortex…