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Comment on The New York Times is failing its readers badly on COVID in ~health
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Comment on I am sick of "providing feedback" in ~life
PopNFresh LinkMy biggest issue with the scoring is they want something binary and give you a range of 1-10. This isn’t new when I worked at a chain pharmacy almost 20 years ago my manager would explain that...My biggest issue with the scoring is they want something binary and give you a range of 1-10. This isn’t new when I worked at a chain pharmacy almost 20 years ago my manager would explain that anything less than a 5/5 was failing if you called into the phone survey at the bottom of the receipt.
Not that I have expected this to change it’s probably becoming more common. I had my car serviced and they told me I’d be receiving a review email and anything less than a 10/10 was failing.
I know part of the issue is the consumer we all want the best.
My other issue is I don’t want to click a link in your email. Give me a code that I can put in on your website or something else isn’t a link I have to make sure is valid. I know this is more steps and the people that it would get is less than the people that just click the link. But we really should not be conditioning people to just clicking links. Maybe I’m just overly cautious but better safe than sorry.
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Comment on Former US President Donald Trump has been found guilty of thirty-four counts of falsifying business records to influence the outcome of the 2016 election in ~news
PopNFresh Link ParentI agree this may have minimal impact and the actual sentence will be pushed off by appeals. The media hasn’t helped by calling this his hush money trial but I feel like you’re misrepresenting the...I agree this may have minimal impact and the actual sentence will be pushed off by appeals. The media hasn’t helped by calling this his hush money trial but I feel like you’re misrepresenting the case. If he has just payed her of out of his own pocket as you said that would be legal but that’s not was happened.
Lying on the documents is what he was charged for. He was found guilty of felony falsification of business records.
To rise to the level of a felony this requires the falsification to be done with the intent to commit or conceal another crime.
This other crime is the New York State law about promoting or preventing the election to public office by unlawful means.
The FECA you noted was one of three potential unlawful means the jurors may have used to find he violated that state law. The others being tax fraud related to the repayment scheme or the additional false documents file associated with the setup of the llc.
I agree most people don’t understand campaign finance laws but most people are not managing or part of a campaign.
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Comment on NPR suspends veteran editor as it grapples with his public criticism in ~news
PopNFresh Link ParentTo add to what others have brought up assuming these reporters live in DC and not Maryland or Virginia then it makes sense to me that they’d be registered Democrat. It seems that DC has a closed...To add to what others have brought up assuming these reporters live in DC and not Maryland or Virginia then it makes sense to me that they’d be registered Democrat.
It seems that DC has a closed primary and is basically all democrats on the council. The two independents typically being democrats that switch party affiliation since the whole council can’t be from one party. So if you want any real say in your local government then you would probably register democrat. To a lesser degree this is true of the surrounding MD counties and possibly VA as well.
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Comment on Tales of the Empire | Official trailer in ~tv
PopNFresh Link ParentI’m excited for this. It’s essentially season 2 of Tales of the Jedi. Season 1 was a fun watch. If it’s following the same format it’ll have 3 approximately 15 minute episodes for each of the two...I’m excited for this. It’s essentially season 2 of Tales of the Jedi. Season 1 was a fun watch. If it’s following the same format it’ll have 3 approximately 15 minute episodes for each of the two main characters. From season 1 Dooku as a Jedi with a blue lightsaber was pretty cool but also really weird to see.
For season 2, We’re going to get some background on Morgan Elsbeth and her relationship with Thrawn related to the Mandalorian and Ahsoka series.
I’m curious if/how Bariss and the Inquisitors will tie into ongoing stories. Of if it’ll just be interesting background for now
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Comment on Buffalo Bills trade WR Stefon Diggs to Houston Texans in ~sports.american_football
PopNFresh Link ParentIf I were Texans fan I’d be excited. Seems like Diggs and some late round picks should have cost more than a 2nd next year. Bills must really think Diggs presence in the locker room is a negative.If I were Texans fan I’d be excited. Seems like Diggs and some late round picks should have cost more than a 2nd next year.
Bills must really think Diggs presence in the locker room is a negative.
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Comment on What are some of your favorite PlayStation 1 games? Any odd or unique ones worth playing? in ~games
PopNFresh LinkI have some fond memories of a number of games mentioned: Tony hawk, Soul blade, Spyro, crash team racing. Another personal favorite was Worms World Party. All the weapons and destructible...I have some fond memories of a number of games mentioned: Tony hawk, Soul blade, Spyro, crash team racing.
Another personal favorite was Worms World Party. All the weapons and destructible environments created lots of good multiplayer
I feel like I’m missing some good ones and should dig my ps1 collection out of the closet.
I’m pretty bad at fighting games but one of the others I had a lot of fun with was Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi even if it wasn’t the best fighting game getting to play as Star Wars characters and leia with a double bladed “light saber” was cool
For weird games. One I rented from blockbuster a few times was Flintstones Bedrock Bowling where you ride a hollowed out half bowling bowl down various courses trying to avoid obstacles and knock down pins.
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Comment on The spiralling cost of insuring against climate disasters – rising home premiums are a de facto ‘carbon price’ on consumers as extreme weather events become more frequent in ~enviro
PopNFresh Link ParentFor the coastal areas you also have added sinking due to a various effects magnifying the effects of sea level rise. East Coast is Sinking I was recently reading about trying to study the effect...For the coastal areas you also have added sinking due to a various effects magnifying the effects of sea level rise. East Coast is Sinking
I was recently reading about trying to study the effect of sea level rise disconnecting communities and services from areas well before the land was actually inundated and permanently underwater. Due to flooding during storms cutting off roads etc. This was more focused on rural coastal communities but could impact of where slightly more inland communities can spread towards. I haven’t found the article again yet.
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Comment on Any tips for games for two or more players? in ~games.tabletop
PopNFresh LinkI’ll give another vote to Agricola and add there is a rule set to reduce some of the complexity of desired. Castles of Burgundy is also great with 2 players. Each player is building out their own...I’ll give another vote to Agricola and add there is a rule set to reduce some of the complexity of desired.
Castles of Burgundy is also great with 2 players. Each player is building out their own board based on dice rolls from a central share board.
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Comment on Any tips for games for two or more players? in ~games.tabletop
PopNFresh Link ParentWith Ticket to Ride if you like the base game but it starts to get boring there are also a number of extra boards some of which are designed for different player counts and gave different...With Ticket to Ride if you like the base game but it starts to get boring there are also a number of extra boards some of which are designed for different player counts and gave different mechanics . Or separate versions like Ticket to Ride Nordic Countries specifically for 2-3 people.
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Comment on US stores increasingly reverse course on self checkout in ~tech
PopNFresh Link ParentI assume they are referring to something along the lines of the app in the cnn article where you scan and bag your items as you shop. checkout app articleI assume they are referring to something along the lines of the app in the cnn article where you scan and bag your items as you shop. checkout app article
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
PopNFresh Link ParentI followed this recipe for the oatmeal. I left out the dried cranberries this time. https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/pumpkin-baked-oatmeal/#wprm-recipe-container-40182 This is the recipe I used...I followed this recipe for the oatmeal. I left out the dried cranberries this time.
https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/pumpkin-baked-oatmeal/#wprm-recipe-container-40182
This is the recipe I used for the sour beef. The Baltimore version was brought over by German immigrants so there are lots of versions and variations of sauerbraten around the internet and everyone’s blend of vinegar and spice is a little different.
https://www.food.com/recipe/baltimore-style-sour-beef-and-dumplings-sauerbraten-469964
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
PopNFresh LinkI made a pan of baked pumpkin oatmeal that I’ve been reheating for a quick breakfast each morning. I also made the sour beef for some sour beef and dumplings. The smells while slow cooking the...I made a pan of baked pumpkin oatmeal that I’ve been reheating for a quick breakfast each morning.
I also made the sour beef for some sour beef and dumplings. The smells while slow cooking the meat took me back to my grandma’s house. Unfortunately it seems like her recipe is lost and I just have to base it on recipes I’ve found online.
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Comment on Fantasy Football Week 2 discussion in ~sports.american_football
PopNFresh Link ParentI think I’d be ok with either of those drops. For the next few weeks puka is the top receiver on his team and then kupp will draw tougher coverages. Chase and Higgins will probably get more work...I think I’d be ok with either of those drops. For the next few weeks puka is the top receiver on his team and then kupp will draw tougher coverages. Chase and Higgins will probably get more work than Boyd. Sutton would need a big turn around for the Denver offense.
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Comment on Starfield reviews in ~games
PopNFresh Link ParentWith Microsoft now owning Bethesda we may never know the financial costs associated of not releasing to PS5. We may get an idea if the availability changes in the future. I am also looking forward...With Microsoft now owning Bethesda we may never know the financial costs associated of not releasing to PS5. We may get an idea if the availability changes in the future. I am also looking forward to BG3.
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Comment on Great audiobooks that come to mind because the narrator is amazing and NOT Ray Porter? in ~books
PopNFresh Link ParentI’ve read the first law trilogy multiple times but haven’t listened to the audiobooks. I’ve only heard good things about Stephen Pacey’s narration, I should really find the time to listen to the...I’ve read the first law trilogy multiple times but haven’t listened to the audiobooks. I’ve only heard good things about Stephen Pacey’s narration, I should really find the time to listen to the books.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~movies
PopNFresh LinkOne of my favorite comedies is Hot Tub Time Machine. I mostly wrote it off from the trailers, but I’ve now watched it countless times. Love all the 80s references. The running gag with the...One of my favorite comedies is Hot Tub Time Machine. I mostly wrote it off from the trailers, but I’ve now watched it countless times. Love all the 80s references. The running gag with the one-armed bellhop is great.
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Comment on Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests, and what to do about it in ~life.home_improvement
PopNFresh Link ParentTo the internal battery theory. I read an article about “supercooling” a house at night to cool all the internal structure to something in the 60s when there is a lower outside air temperature...To the internal battery theory. I read an article about “supercooling” a house at night to cool all the internal structure to something in the 60s when there is a lower outside air temperature making the work easier on the ac. Also seemed that there was a benefit if you off peak energy pricing. I don’t know how the math works out but it’s used that same thermal battery concept in the explanation. I’ll try to find the article and update later.
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Comment on How can I leave Reddit? in ~tech
PopNFresh LinkI added the old Reddit link for my local subreddit to an rss app and if I see something I want to know more about I’ll follow the link or read the comments but it made me realize even that...I added the old Reddit link for my local subreddit to an rss app and if I see something I want to know more about I’ll follow the link or read the comments but it made me realize even that community only has something interesting to me a few times a week.
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Comment on US Redditors to earn real money for gold, karma in ~tech
PopNFresh Link ParentCould also incentivize increased negative interactions against perceived threats to your karma farming . Could also create more headaches for mods if users decide they are part of a king making...Could also incentivize increased negative interactions against perceived threats to your karma farming . Could also create more headaches for mods if users decide they are part of a king making conspiracy.
While it is frustrating and seems inconsistent in hindsight, there may have been more to positions of the CDC and WHO doctors need masks but they don’t work for the general public.
This article was shared on tildes at the time but didn’t get much discussion.
The sixty-year-old scientific screwup that helped Covid kill
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I think it also highlights the importance of repeating in research and investigating commonly held beliefs with the goal of ensuring understanding of phenomena.
My layman’s takeaway is that an error in citing tuberculosis research almost a century ago shifted the size of particle was considered airborne by more than an order of magnitude. The original citation was lost over time and the 5 micron size was generally accepted. Some physics researchers have tried to present evidence that viruses larger than 5 microns can be airborne but ran into a lot of pushback from the medical community. This continued through the start of the pandemic.
So for masking that means doctors were close and inside the range for droplets and need masks but distancing could put you outside of the range where droplets can land on you and there’s no need for masks.
I have ran into similar issues trying to find papers about the early work in my field which was just referenced and usually not referenced to the original work but as a mentioned by another researcher.