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  1. Comment on What non-lullaby songs were you sung as a child? in ~life

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    Not me as a kid, but as a dad I sing my kids a slightly altered version of Sweet Baby James by James Taylor or Beautiful Boy by John Lennon. Every night since our first was born, at least if we're...

    Not me as a kid, but as a dad I sing my kids a slightly altered version of Sweet Baby James by James Taylor or Beautiful Boy by John Lennon. Every night since our first was born, at least if we're together.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on Reddit CEO pledges to not force subreddits to reopen. Admin team then immediately threatens moderators who closed their subreddits with removal. in ~tech

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    And you know the other people were there to keep spez from shooting the IPO in the foot yet again.

    And you know the other people were there to keep spez from shooting the IPO in the foot yet again.

    12 votes

  3. Comment on Dungeons and Drag Queens debuts a fabulous, fearsome foursome in ~games.tabletop

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    Brennan is a joy, he just exudes energy.

    Brennan is a joy, he just exudes energy.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Dungeons and Drag Queens debuts a fabulous, fearsome foursome in ~games.tabletop

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    You won't regret it, my wife and I gobble up Game Changer and Make Some Noise as soon as they're available.

    You won't regret it, my wife and I gobble up Game Changer and Make Some Noise as soon as they're available.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Dungeons and Drag Queens debuts a fabulous, fearsome foursome in ~games.tabletop

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    As a bi nerd that loves drag and tabletop RPGs, I feel like this is going to be so much fun. Hopefully this post is ok here!

    As a bi nerd that loves drag and tabletop RPGs, I feel like this is going to be so much fun.

    Hopefully this post is ok here!

    9 votes

  7. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    Thanks friend, I'll get this one pulled down

    Thanks friend, I'll get this one pulled down

    1 vote

  8. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    Oh shoot, I didn't realize I double posted. I can delete this topic if it's clutter, I'm a new user and don't want to run afoul of community rules.

    Oh shoot, I didn't realize I double posted. I can delete this topic if it's clutter, I'm a new user and don't want to run afoul of community rules.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life

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    The Roberts Court has consistently and strongly affirmed rights and carve outs for Native Americans, and it's honestly the only solid civil rights support I think we've seen out of them. Honestly...

    The Roberts Court has consistently and strongly affirmed rights and carve outs for Native Americans, and it's honestly the only solid civil rights support I think we've seen out of them. Honestly I find it truly surprising.

    5 votes

  10. Comment on ERCOT will tap reserve power faster under system launched this week in ~enviro

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    Yes! Seems to me if you position even just one of these outside every 100,000+ city in the state, we'd never really need to worry about the grid blacking out on us.

    Yes! Seems to me if you position even just one of these outside every 100,000+ city in the state, we'd never really need to worry about the grid blacking out on us.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Newborn babies, baby registries, first year of life, and sustainability in ~life

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    New: Diapers ( if you can afford it, buy in bulk; you can find calculators online for how many you'll need of each size, so you can pre buy with registry completion coupons) Car seats (never buy...

    New:

    • Diapers ( if you can afford it, buy in bulk; you can find calculators online for how many you'll need of each size, so you can pre buy with registry completion coupons)
    • Car seats (never buy used)
    • Pacifiers that are appropriate age/size
    • Bottles, probably just to be extra safe unless you know who is giving it to you

    Used:
    *Clothes! They grow fast and if you can get hand me downs or second hand clothes you'll save yourself so much.
    *Toys
    *Books (board books first)
    *Utensils
    *Sleep sacks. Basically a wearable blanket for after they outgrow swaddles
    *Furniture. Cribs so long as they're sturdy, similar if you need a bassinet. Changing table/wardrobe.

    We're on our third and had so much available but have also filled in the gaps largely through family, friends, and also our local buy nothing group on Facebook.

    2 votes

  12. Comment on ERCOT will tap reserve power faster under system launched this week in ~enviro

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    ERCOT really doesn't seem like it's moving quickly to shore up energy concerns, but this legitimately feels like a good plan. It sounds like a combination of solar energy plus battery deployment...

    ERCOT really doesn't seem like it's moving quickly to shore up energy concerns, but this legitimately feels like a good plan. It sounds like a combination of solar energy plus battery deployment is going to help give time and space for emergency generators to get online and running.

    Hopefully as more folks install rooftop solar answer start to see the need on the grid lessen, even if marginally over time, grid instability will shore up.

    To me the biggest challenge will be as lignite and coal plants start to age out. It's just not profitable in the current marketplace to replace old dirty energy, but I worry that renewable capacity won't have offset these sources in time. Would love to see some additional nuclear get built but that's always so fraught.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on US Federal Reserve holds off on rate hike, but says two more are coming later this year in ~finance

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    This is relatively unsurprising given the CPI reading yesterday. Hopefully the statement about two more rate hikes in the offing is contingent upon the situation as our develops and not a foregone...

    This is relatively unsurprising given the CPI reading yesterday. Hopefully the statement about two more rate hikes in the offing is contingent upon the situation as our develops and not a foregone decision.

    7 votes

  16. Comment on The Vegas Golden Knights are the 2023 Stanley Cup Champions! in ~sports.hockey

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    NINE TO THREE?!?! I had to stop watching after the second period because I was just gutted for the Panthers. As a Stars fan that got absolutely smashed by Vegas in our last game with them,...

    NINE TO THREE?!?!

    I had to stop watching after the second period because I was just gutted for the Panthers. As a Stars fan that got absolutely smashed by Vegas in our last game with them, honestly expected them to handily take this thing.

    And this is amazing for Stone. Getting a hat trick while leading your team to a franchise first cup win? Chef's kiss.

    7 votes

  17. Comment on Looking for suggestions for games that don't require hand eye coordination or fast twitch reflexes in ~games

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    I've played only the demo of Tera Nil but I've watched Day9's YouTube vids of his playthrough. It's much less like Before We Leave. It's almost like individual puzzle levels where you have a...

    I've played only the demo of Tera Nil but I've watched Day9's YouTube vids of his playthrough. It's much less like Before We Leave. It's almost like individual puzzle levels where you have a budget of resources to achieve certain metrics of regreening that specific map, instead of Before We Leave being more like an environmentally minded 4X.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on US inflation rose at a 4% annual rate in May, the lowest in two years in ~finance

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    Spot on, I think. And with the roll off and expiration of special covid forbearances, the end of the student loan pause, a rising rate environment making loan refinance and modifications more...

    Spot on, I think.

    And with the roll off and expiration of special covid forbearances, the end of the student loan pause, a rising rate environment making loan refinance and modifications more difficult to afford, I imagine we'll see a ride in foreclosures that helps the supply issue.

  19. Comment on US inflation rose at a 4% annual rate in May, the lowest in two years in ~finance

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    This improvement is being driven almost entirely by food and energy, as the core cpi actually continues to increase. Overall the picture is improving, it'll be interesting to see if it stems the...

    This improvement is being driven almost entirely by food and energy, as the core cpi actually continues to increase. Overall the picture is improving, it'll be interesting to see if it stems the Fed from further rate increases or if the core cpi increase reaffirms the need for continued low rate increases.

    2 votes