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Comment on “Localhost tracking” explained. It could cost Meta 32 billion. in ~tech
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Comment on You get to choose your favorite director's next project. What is it, and why? in ~movies
Xyst Link ParentAs with so much, the kick would be to animate it to keep costs down. Spiderverse had success with that approach, but I don't know what style of animation would fit the material best.As with so much, the kick would be to animate it to keep costs down.
Spiderverse had success with that approach, but I don't know what style of animation would fit the material best.
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How do you go about learning a new language?
I've been playing with the idea that I might try to learn a second language. I have sparse memories of my great grandparents and grandparents speaking their native language, but it didn't get...
I've been playing with the idea that I might try to learn a second language. I have sparse memories of my great grandparents and grandparents speaking their native language, but it didn't get passed down beyond them.
In my daily life I have no immediate need to communicate outside of English, but I think it would be more than interesting anyway. I've played around with Duolingo and while I can see what it's doing (very early stages), I struggle to feel it will be useful for long.
What are the methods that folks have used to learn a new language? Is there a path that is "best" or "easiest"? As an old, I'm used to the traditional method of learning with a teacher, but I don't know how to find one locally for the language I'm interested in (modern Greek).
Any advice is very welcome, thanks!
P.S. I hope this lands in the right section, I wasn't sure if I should post it here or in Hobbies.
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Comment on What is your weirdest kitchen appliance and what do you think of it? in ~food
Xyst Link ParentI was reading about these on buy it for life recently and the recommendations for Drinkmate and Aarke were both discussed. One of the appeals is the ability to adapt them for large CO2 cannisters...I was reading about these on buy it for life recently and the recommendations for Drinkmate and Aarke were both discussed. One of the appeals is the ability to adapt them for large CO2 cannisters that can last months and re filled up from commercial suppliers cheaper than the canisters.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~talk
Xyst LinkI'll be the odd duck and go with Arcadia Bay from the Life is Strange series...after the storm, or when the storm never happens depending on your choices. Sure what happens in the game is pretty...I'll be the odd duck and go with Arcadia Bay from the Life is Strange series...after the storm, or when the storm never happens depending on your choices.
Sure what happens in the game is pretty horrific, but the setting is idellic and I'd love to live somewhere so beautiful and intertwined with nature.
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Comment on Superman | Official teaser trailer in ~movies
Xyst Link ParentI thought the actor they used for Supes/Clark was a bit to big in terms of musculature. I suppose it's more in line with the modern ideal of a (super)man, but the moments as Clark didn't resonate...I thought the actor they used for Supes/Clark was a bit to big in terms of musculature. I suppose it's more in line with the modern ideal of a (super)man, but the moments as Clark didn't resonate with me. I could just be getting old though.
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Comment on Do any of you use Hulu? Looking for shows that entertain adults but a 7 year old can be in the room. in ~tv
Xyst Link ParentI'm doing my first watch through now on Peacock, I also have a 7 year old. I don't think I'd combine those 2 yet. In another couple years maybe, and YMMV as each kid is different.I'm doing my first watch through now on Peacock, I also have a 7 year old. I don't think I'd combine those 2 yet.
In another couple years maybe, and YMMV as each kid is different.
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Comment on Kamala Harris plans to tax unrealized US stock gains — but only for people worth $100 million in ~society
Xyst Link ParentMark 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...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.
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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 ~society
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.
My question upon reading this was whether Meta was inserting the Pixel cookie/tracker themselves and then sending it back to the mother ship, or did the website have to participate and serve that tracker first and Meta was listening for it?