Xyst's recent activity
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Comment on Kamala Harris plans to tax unrealized US stock gains — but only for people worth $100 million in ~society
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Comment on What are your favorite Dreamcast games? Any odd or unique ones worth playing? in ~games
Xyst LinkWell, my friend only had two... Crazy Taxi and Soul Blade. Soul blade was the better of the two but I still liked crazy Taxi.Well, my friend only had two... Crazy Taxi and Soul Blade. Soul blade was the better of the two but I still liked crazy Taxi.
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Comment on What shampoo/conditioner do you use? in ~life.style
Xyst LinkAlso male, but have long fine hair. I've been using Redkin gloss treatment for shampoo and conditioner but I have also had good luck with Biolage in the past. My barber/stylist uses Paul Mitchell...Also male, but have long fine hair. I've been using Redkin gloss treatment for shampoo and conditioner but I have also had good luck with Biolage in the past. My barber/stylist uses Paul Mitchell when I visit and I see similarly good results.
Also, make sure you shop the Ulta sales and you can typically nab 10% off or so.
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Comment on ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ obliterates R-rated record with $205 million opening weekend, eighth-biggest in box office history in ~movies
Xyst Link ParentI think this is one of those where it's no expected to be a "good" movie in terms of plot, script, or acting. In fairness, I don't attribute those things to this franchise at all. It makes sense...I think this is one of those where it's no expected to be a "good" movie in terms of plot, script, or acting. In fairness, I don't attribute those things to this franchise at all. It makes sense to me that the audiences would love it even though the critics don't. It's a fun summer popcorn flick and doesn't try to be more than that.
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Comment on How soon might the Atlantic Ocean break? in ~enviro
Xyst Link ParentThanks. I saw the article mentioned that the warm zone would shift southward towards the equator and that some areas (e.g. rain forest) may see their rainy season invert, but where does the rest...Thanks.
I saw the article mentioned that the warm zone would shift southward towards the equator and that some areas (e.g. rain forest) may see their rainy season invert, but where does the rest of the rain go?
Those winds that bring rain to the Midwest, North east, and Europe...where does all that rain go after the collapse? Does it just stay over the ocean, or is the implication that it never evaporated and never becomes rain?
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Comment on How soon might the Atlantic Ocean break? in ~enviro
Xyst Link ParentDid you, or has anyone else, seen what the potential impacts would be for North America? It looks like Europe, Asia, and the Tropics lose their farm land, but does that extend into North America...Did you, or has anyone else, seen what the potential impacts would be for North America? It looks like Europe, Asia, and the Tropics lose their farm land, but does that extend into North America as well?
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Comment on US President Joe Biden raises tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese imports: EVs, solar panels, batteries and more in ~finance
Xyst Link ParentI'd say the goal is focused on economic growth and protection of the manufacturing base (and jobs) moreso than cheaper goods. I'm probably biased, but I see this as a good thing for the Western...I'd say the goal is focused on economic growth and protection of the manufacturing base (and jobs) moreso than cheaper goods.
I'm probably biased, but I see this as a good thing for the Western countries so long as the regulations are held to encourage domestic companies to shift their manufacturing to green energy products too.
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Comment on What was your first computer game? (Soundcheck question 2023) in ~games
Xyst LinkAt home, on a computer, I think it was Zaxxon on a TRS80 clone from radio shack. I'm guessing there was an Arcade machine that predated that, but I don't really remember which one.At home, on a computer, I think it was Zaxxon on a TRS80 clone from radio shack. I'm guessing there was an Arcade machine that predated that, but I don't really remember which one.
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Comment on What are your predictions for 2024? in ~talk
Xyst Link ParentOne interesting thing about the loss of free money is that it presents an opportunity for conservation. Some groups are working with countries that have a high cost of capital/borrowing...in...One interesting thing about the loss of free money is that it presents an opportunity for conservation. Some groups are working with countries that have a high cost of capital/borrowing...in exchange for co-signing the dept to garner lower rates, the benefiting country invests the savings into climate and conservation projects.
It's an interesting tact that I heard about recently. It doesn't last forever as interest rates decline, but it's an approach I haven't seen before.
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Comment on The old new way to provide cheap housing in ~design
Xyst Link ParentHaving recently sought ought fully furnished living space due to an insurance issue...they are not easy to find outside of short term AirBnB. When they are available they are prohibitively...Having recently sought ought fully furnished living space due to an insurance issue...they are not easy to find outside of short term AirBnB. When they are available they are prohibitively expense...think corporate apartment pricing and I'm in a large, medium cost of living city in the US.
I think the boarding house idea, if managed well and locally, is one that is potentially a good idea. Many folks in American Universities lived in communal dorms so the idea is at least palatable to the masses in some form/fashion.
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Comment on US stores increasingly reverse course on self checkout in ~tech
Xyst Link ParentThe TJs thing is very location dependant. For instance, I see it in major cities like New York, SF, and large metro Areas, but smaller cities and even places like Atlanta Metro don't have the...The TJs thing is very location dependant. For instance, I see it in major cities like New York, SF, and large metro Areas, but smaller cities and even places like Atlanta Metro don't have the feeder model...though I wish they did.
I'm not certain if it's an architectural issue where only stores designed for it can have it or not.
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Comment on Philips Hue will force users to upload their data to Hue cloud in ~tech
Xyst LinkWhat I still don't understand is if I don't create an account, will anything change for me? I just use my lights and switches at home so don't need remote access.What I still don't understand is if I don't create an account, will anything change for me? I just use my lights and switches at home so don't need remote access.
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Comment on The Reddit protest is finally over. Reddit won. in ~tech
Xyst Link ParentI think old school forums had a better model for dealing with that. Lurkers could read through 200 page threads about popular topics at their leisure without creating new threads. The recency...I think old school forums had a better model for dealing with that. Lurkers could read through 200 page threads about popular topics at their leisure without creating new threads. The recency model ala reddit seemed to encourage rehashing from it's core design.
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Comment on No more freebies: Companies crack down on customer perks and rewards in ~finance
Xyst LinkSo companies now view both their customers and their employees as liabilities. Should I soon expect that corporations will skip the preamble of providing a service or good and skip straight to...So companies now view both their customers and their employees as liabilities. Should I soon expect that corporations will skip the preamble of providing a service or good and skip straight to robbing me at gun point?
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Comment on Vote to block Georgia spaceport upheld by state’s high court in ~space
Xyst Link ParentIf memory serves me correctly, the proposed spaceport had two main issues... One was close proximity to protected (?) / land that is in need of environmental protection...the 2nd issue at play was...If memory serves me correctly, the proposed spaceport had two main issues... One was close proximity to protected (?) / land that is in need of environmental protection...the 2nd issue at play was that the proposed spaceport was poorly designed and was not thought to be able to survive long term due to poor business planning.
Essentially, it seemed like somebody wanted to do something because they could and darn the cost or impact to local communities and wildlife...according to my neighbors that used to live there.
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Comment on What's good to cook on a propane grill? in ~food
Xyst LinkGo down the path of grilling sweet potatoes. I slice them like wagon wheels and put them on the top rack or in a basket with a bit of olive oil. Also, grab some wood chips (mesquite is an easy...Go down the path of grilling sweet potatoes. I slice them like wagon wheels and put them on the top rack or in a basket with a bit of olive oil.
Also, grab some wood chips (mesquite is an easy one) and put some in a tinfoil packet. Throw the packet on the grill 5 minutes before you start and then boom, you have smoked meat, veggies, etc. I've found it works well for chicken breast, bacon cheeseburgers, pork chops, and steaks so far.
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Comment on What do you like to cook when you go camping? in ~food
Xyst Link ParentIs there anything that as good without any plastic that touches the liquid? I've been looking for something to replace my French press lately...well, my wife's French press at least.Is there anything that as good without any plastic that touches the liquid? I've been looking for something to replace my French press lately...well, my wife's French press at least.
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Comment on Let's add (and rearrange?) some groups + a few notes about other short-term plans in ~tildes.official
Xyst Link ParentI almost feel like cars/autos could wind up in several different spots. My initial thought would be it lands underneath hobbies (from an enthusiast perspective)...but from a mechanics angle, I...I almost feel like cars/autos could wind up in several different spots. My initial thought would be it lands underneath hobbies (from an enthusiast perspective)...but from a mechanics angle, I could see machines as a parent too depending on the discussion.
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Comment on How many of you feel yourselves being drawn back to Reddit for the sake of niche communities and discussions? in ~talk
Xyst Link ParentIt's a little like the Facebook backlash a few years back. A bunch of people left Facebook or proudly proclaimed they never used it, but all that did was consciously remove a communication channel...It's a little like the Facebook backlash a few years back. A bunch of people left Facebook or proudly proclaimed they never used it, but all that did was consciously remove a communication channel for them.
I've tried to not use Facebook for years, but some of my local communities still use that as the sole means of communicating...so I'm either consciously left out of the conversation (neighborhood group) or I have to make exceptions to dip in when needed (Church).
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Comment on Are we stuck on a innovation plateau - and did startups burn through fifteen years of venture capital with nothing to show for? in ~tech
Xyst Link ParentAlong the lines of food delivery, I would add ride share / wide availability of taxi-like options. In small regional cities and towns, taking a taxi anywhere used to be almost impossible and...Along the lines of food delivery, I would add ride share / wide availability of taxi-like options.
In small regional cities and towns, taking a taxi anywhere used to be almost impossible and required pre-scheduling. Now, just about any where you go (within reason) in the US can be serviced by Lyft or one of it's competitors. It's a service that used to only be available in the largest cities in the country.
Is ride sharing worse in many ways? Yes, but it is available now which is something most of the USA didn't have access to before.
Mark to market accounting has been around in finance for quite some time now, so the complexity isn't that insurmountable. Having a material threshold keeps the "efficiency at scale" discussion to a minimum, but most of the headlines have people clutching the Robinhood accounts instead of recognizing who this really targets.