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  1. Comment on Which challenging book was worth the effort for you? in ~books

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    Wow, these are awesome! I'll be using them when I get to start Memories of Ice. Thanks for sharing!

    Wow, these are awesome! I'll be using them when I get to start Memories of Ice. Thanks for sharing!

    1 vote

  2. Comment on What's a secondhand heartbreak you've experienced? in ~talk

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    Friends lost their five year old son to an aggressive brain cancer that saw him go from (mostly) normal to dead in a matter of three weeks. Heartbreak doesn't even begin to describe it.

    Friends lost their five year old son to an aggressive brain cancer that saw him go from (mostly) normal to dead in a matter of three weeks. Heartbreak doesn't even begin to describe it.

    11 votes

  3. Comment on Which challenging book was worth the effort for you? in ~books

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    For anyone feeling the same, I'm in the middle of reading the series and there is a chapter by chapter breakdown here that was unbelievably helpful to read along with the books that help pulls out...

    For anyone feeling the same, I'm in the middle of reading the series and there is a chapter by chapter breakdown here that was unbelievably helpful to read along with the books that help pulls out important details and context. The breakdown is sort of a conversation between two authors (I think?), one an Erickson fan and the other coming in completely blind.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on Discover the interior of the future TGV INOUI in ~transport

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    Summary from the US High Speed Rail Association (HSRA)

    Summary from the US High Speed Rail Association (HSRA)

    This week, France unveiled its fifth-generation high-speed train, the TGV Inoui designed by Alstom and set to launch on the Paris-Lyon-Marseille route in 2026. The new trains offer enhanced 5G wifi, a 20% increase to seating capacity and extra legroom, and a double-decker dining car with a grab-and-go section below and a French bistro style restaurant above. Another benefit is their modular format, which allows them to be reconfigured in less than a day to suit the demands of each trip.

    4 votes

  6. Comment on Beijing's deflation dilemma: Falling prices signal bigger troubles ahead for China's economy in ~finance

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    I kind of thought not having them paid back was part of the plan though, no? The point was to be onerous so that they could take ownership of the assets instead. I guess if your finances are...

    I kind of thought not having them paid back was part of the plan though, no? The point was to be onerous so that they could take ownership of the assets instead. I guess if your finances are tight, maybe you'd rather have the money than the assets.

    3 votes

  7. Comment on Volkswagen ID.4 was the best-selling EV in Europe, top three in the US last month in ~transport

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    Agree, any EV has way more zip than an ice car. It's a lot of fun. I can't recall the year exactly but VW also got a big bump in hp in the latest models compared to previous model years from a...

    Agree, any EV has way more zip than an ice car. It's a lot of fun. I can't recall the year exactly but VW also got a big bump in hp in the latest models compared to previous model years from a motor improvement or something.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Beijing's deflation dilemma: Falling prices signal bigger troubles ahead for China's economy in ~finance

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    I seem to have missed the unpaid loans in Africa news. What is that about?

    I seem to have missed the unpaid loans in Africa news. What is that about?

    4 votes

  9. Comment on Volkswagen ID.4 was the best-selling EV in Europe, top three in the US last month in ~transport

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    I have an egolf! I absolutely adore it. A car with the usability and engineering of the storied Golf line but with the power train replaced. Give me the same with more than 83 mile range and I'd...

    I have an egolf! I absolutely adore it. A car with the usability and engineering of the storied Golf line but with the power train replaced. Give me the same with more than 83 mile range and I'd be all over it.

    5 votes

  10. Comment on Volkswagen ID.4 was the best-selling EV in Europe, top three in the US last month in ~transport

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    First, it's worth acknowledging that this could be a short term blip and not a trend. Software fixes for the id4 have been improving since the initial impressions gave it a bad rep. I still think...

    First, it's worth acknowledging that this could be a short term blip and not a trend. Software fixes for the id4 have been improving since the initial impressions gave it a bad rep. I still think they were overblown to begin with. People forget that it's not that hard to get used to software "quirks" once you've learned how to work around things.

    Once we set up things on our new EV6, interaction with the infotainment system is minimal. The app and software are not great, but in the end we don't actually use things that much. What we do do is drive the car a lot and that always leaves a happy feeling afterward. Sure, some things could be improved but it doesn't compare to the improvement of this over the previous vehicle.

    To me, the id4 was always made to appeal to CRV and Rav4 drivers, simple, functional, boring. I thought it got a lot of undeserved flak from the EV community because they wanted it to be a race car when that was never the intent.

    FWIW, I had planned to get the id4 but eGMP and a local deal was what largely sold us on a used EV6.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Help finding shoes in ~life.style

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    Thanks for the tip for Thursday boots! I'll be giving them a try for my next pair of dress shoes.

    Thanks for the tip for Thursday boots! I'll be giving them a try for my next pair of dress shoes.

    2 votes

  12. Comment on Interest in a new Tildes /~group?, ~electronics or perhaps ~makers? in ~tildes

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    I would love something for electronics and/or the makerspace for 3d printing. Things I like to do in my spare time.

    I would love something for electronics and/or the makerspace for 3d printing. Things I like to do in my spare time.

    5 votes

  13. Comment on Also looking for GPU recommendations in ~tech

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    Wow, thanks! That really helps and I appreciate you sharing the justification for the choices you made. So, do I understand it correctly that at this range/performance extra money is best spent on...

    Wow, thanks! That really helps and I appreciate you sharing the justification for the choices you made. So, do I understand it correctly that at this range/performance extra money is best spent on a better graphics card over a processor?

  14. Comment on Also looking for GPU recommendations in ~tech

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    Let's assume somewhere around $800 which could stretch to 1k if there's a compelling reason. I'm in no rush so I could wait for good deals, etc to maximize performance for budget.

    Let's assume somewhere around $800 which could stretch to 1k if there's a compelling reason. I'm in no rush so I could wait for good deals, etc to maximize performance for budget.

  15. Comment on Also looking for GPU recommendations in ~tech

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    Can I also jump on the bandwagon of getting some help on what to do? I built my own setup maybe ten years ago and I suspect it's time to refresh all components but would love confirmation that...

    Can I also jump on the bandwagon of getting some help on what to do?

    I built my own setup maybe ten years ago and I suspect it's time to refresh all components but would love confirmation that it's better to start fresh than to make a few minor upgrades for a couple more years of life:

    Cpu: Intel i5-3570K, not overclocked
    Mobo: BIOSTAR tz77xe3
    RAM: 8 GB DDR3-1600
    GPU: ASRock Radeon 570X 8GB
    PSU: 650 W 80+ Bronze
    Atx case that can be reused.

    I do light gaming on low or low-medium settings and it's been fine for me but it would be nice to do more. If I were to go new, I'd like to be able to dual boot Linux and windows so would appreciate if there is anything I need to be aware of there in getting compatible components. Thanks!

  16. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

  17. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

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    Of course, but I didn't want to be greedy!

    Of course, but I didn't want to be greedy!

    2 votes

  18. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

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    Enter the gungeon. I've wanted to get back into some bullet hell type games.

    Enter the gungeon. I've wanted to get back into some bullet hell type games.

  19. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

  20. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2024 in ~games

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    I would take one of offworld trading company, cities in motion 2, railroad tycoon 3, or Warhammer 40k, if available and in that order of preference. Thanks!

    I would take one of offworld trading company, cities in motion 2, railroad tycoon 3, or Warhammer 40k, if available and in that order of preference. Thanks!

    1 vote