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  1. Comment on Wonder announces acquisition of Grubhub in ~food

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    This concept is pretty popular in some larger Spanish cities. It's known as a mercado. There's different levels of fanciness, but you've described the gist of them. They are a great place to meet...

    This concept is pretty popular in some larger Spanish cities. It's known as a mercado. There's different levels of fanciness, but you've described the gist of them. They are a great place to meet up with friends—everyone can eat what they want.

    4 votes

  2. Comment on US voters greenlight over $25 billion in public transportation ballot measures in 2024 in ~transport

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    And the rail plans don't even make it to the airport! Such a shame. Whatever happened to the idea of sinking 35 below the city like Boston did? Not super easy to do, I'd imagine, but better than...

    And the rail plans don't even make it to the airport! Such a shame. Whatever happened to the idea of sinking 35 below the city like Boston did? Not super easy to do, I'd imagine, but better than current proposals in my opinion.

    4 votes

  3. Comment on $2.70 supermarket wine wins gold medal at international wine contest in ~food

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    Every Christmas my mom does a blind wine test from different wines that she's collected over the course of the year. Nine times out of 10, the wines on the cheaper side win out. When I lived in...

    Every Christmas my mom does a blind wine test from different wines that she's collected over the course of the year. Nine times out of 10, the wines on the cheaper side win out.

    When I lived in Madrid, the table wine (house wine) was always so good. I'd always have at least one glass at dinner. And I don't personally really enjoy wine (except for sake). In the US, most wines don't sit we'll with me, cheap or affordable.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Fifth American tourist arrested at Turks and Caicos airport after ammo allegedly found in luggage in ~travel

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    My cousin was in the same situation. He's extremely responsible. He and his wife were in India to adopt their youngest daughter (she's an absolute angel) and he failed to notice two .22 rounds in...

    My cousin was in the same situation. He's extremely responsible. He and his wife were in India to adopt their youngest daughter (she's an absolute angel) and he failed to notice two .22 rounds in his bag. They live in rual Colorado and he shoots varmient around his house. A .22 is a very small bullet often used for target practice. Long story short: Indian customs found them in the crease at the bottom of his backpack, he had no idea, was arrested, and had to spend $20k to work it all out while his wife went on to adopt their kid alone

    It makes for a great story now but was quite the stressful ordeal the time.

    4 votes

  5. Comment on The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power | Season 2 official teaser trailer in ~tv

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    When you're competing with the GOAT that is LOTR it's no surprise people were critical (and vocal about it). For me, personally, I just didn't get the same feeling I did with the original trilogy....

    When you're competing with the GOAT that is LOTR it's no surprise people were critical (and vocal about it).

    For me, personally, I just didn't get the same feeling I did with the original trilogy. Maybe it was the drawn-out story lines that all TV seems to illicit these days, or maybe it was the hyper-exposed scenes with too many lense flairs, or maybe you can just tell that the actors in the movies truly felt that they were doing something cool, and unique, and different. Or maybe all the boorish "knife ears" lines turned me off. I don't know.

    It all felt a little forced and too cliffhanger-y.

    That said, I'm certainly looking forward to season two and have high hope that the writes and directors will try to embody the things that made the films so masterful.

    12 votes

  6. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~space

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    Well this is very cool. Seems interstellar wasn't too far off.

    Well this is very cool. Seems interstellar wasn't too far off.

    3 votes

  7. Comment on Any tips for Barcelona and Lisbon in June/July? in ~travel

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    Have a great time! I was also reminded of Brugarol Barcelona. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a nice — but not overly pricey — meal.

    Have a great time! I was also reminded of Brugarol Barcelona. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a nice — but not overly pricey — meal.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Any tips for Barcelona and Lisbon in June/July? in ~travel

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    Adding to the food reccos in BCN: Bo de B — best sandwiches in Spain. Grab one and eat it on the lawn by the yacht marina Sense Tapa — awesome tapas La Ovela Negra - local bar popular with younger...

    Adding to the food reccos in BCN:
    Bo de B — best sandwiches in Spain. Grab one and eat it on the lawn by the yacht marina
    Sense Tapa — awesome tapas
    La Ovela Negra - local bar popular with younger Spaniards in the Gothic quarter.

    Spain is very safe. The biggest issue in Barcelona are the pick pockets. Keep your wallet/phone in front pockets and don't trust a zipper to keep your things safe. Especially on the metro. If someone is being loud they may be the distraction while their friends make a grab.

    But no one is going to mug you. I think that other commenter is a bit of an outlier.

    5 votes

  9. Comment on Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats in ~news

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    Is it just me (or maybe I'm misreading) but does only losing 5 tanks since Jan of last year seem like a low loss rate?

    Is it just me (or maybe I'm misreading) but does only losing 5 tanks since Jan of last year seem like a low loss rate?