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Comment on I'm at a loss on what to do about my backyard grass situation in ~life.home_improvement
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Comment on I'm at a loss on what to do about my backyard grass situation in ~life.home_improvement
arch Link ParentJust make sure you have tick treatment for your dogs, wear bug spray yourself and check for ticks after playing in your meadow. Those fuckers are carrying more and more nasty diseases. Or just get...Just make sure you have tick treatment for your dogs, wear bug spray yourself and check for ticks after playing in your meadow. Those fuckers are carrying more and more nasty diseases.
Or just get yourself some chickens, they love to eat ticks.
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Comment on Data show that the amount of sexual content in top films has sharply declined since 2000 in ~movies
arch Link ParentThis is interesting, but why aren't we seeing the same for violence? That's honestly my only issue here. It is odd that a 7 year old is more likely to have seen a movie where people are shot,...This is interesting, but why aren't we seeing the same for violence? That's honestly my only issue here. It is odd that a 7 year old is more likely to have seen a movie where people are shot, blown up, or beaten than they are to see a topless woman. Why is that where we drew the line, what does that say about our culture, could it be adding to the mental health crisis we keep hearing about for our youth?
I'm not saying sex scenes are okay for kids, but unsexualized nudity should not be more maligned than violence.
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Comment on Florida is the first state to ban lab grown meat - Ron DeSantis in ~food
arch Link ParentFlorida ranks 13th in the country in regards to number of cattle nation wide.1. One quote from Desantis stated "They'll say that agriculture is bad."2. I believe the real motive here it so...Florida ranks 13th in the country in regards to number of cattle nation wide.1. One quote from Desantis stated "They'll say that agriculture is bad."2. I believe the real motive here it so "protect" the cattle industry, and maintain the status quo. Similar to how Trump et. al were speaking directly to coal miners leading up to the 2016 vote.
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Comment on ‘Red One’ down: How Dwayne Johnson’s tardiness led to a $250 million runaway production in ~movies
arch Link ParentI have read on a couple of social media discussions about The Rock lately that he is getting heat for the first time in his career at the same time that he is for the first time ever playing a...I have read on a couple of social media discussions about The Rock lately that he is getting heat for the first time in his career at the same time that he is for the first time ever playing a villain (the heel) on WWE. It seems at least plausible that the two are somewhat related. I think he is taking the role in light of the justified criticism he received for refusing to play a villain in Black Adam/Shazam! which some would say has effectively killed both franchises. It's nice to see him finally willing to play a different sort of character, and it would be a bit of a shame if he was proven right in the end with playing a villain tanking his career. It would probably have made a bit more sense to do it in film instead of wrestling where he is basically playing himself in the ring.
Or maybe something else is going on and he's suddenly slipping like T.J. Miller did after his brain bleed.
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Comment on "No CGI" is really just invisible CGI in ~movies
arch Link ParentWhile I love that video, and the technology is really brilliant, this isn't a clear cut situation where the older technology is better in all situations. Back when film was the standard, requiring...While I love that video, and the technology is really brilliant, this isn't a clear cut situation where the older technology is better in all situations. Back when film was the standard, requiring two cameras was prohibitively expensive for pretty much everyone but Disney. Even then, they rarely seemed to use it. With modern digital cameras this technique makes more sense. It just makes keying easier. It will make CGI look better and be cheaper and easier to integrate, it's not replacing it in any way.
Also, it's still CGI/editing out backgrounds that tech is enabling.
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Comment on Cartoons such as Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, or Avatar? in ~tv
arch Link ParentNo hurt feelings or anything on my end, we simply seem to have different interpretations of what happened and what the meaning of it was. Star's struggles fit with my personal world view, and my...No hurt feelings or anything on my end, we simply seem to have different interpretations of what happened and what the meaning of it was. Star's struggles fit with my personal world view, and my own experiences when I was a teenager who was given too much responsibility and power. Despite trying my best things were continually misunderstood and went awry. I find it very relatable even as an adult with a kid of my own.
I don't think the show's message is that monarchy shouldn't unilaterally make decisions. Star makes that decision at one point in the series, but she almost immediately sees that the Mewmans and Monsters go right back to fighting. The gap in power that she leaves is exploited and leads to war. There's also the ironic that her deciding to not rule the monarchy is making a decision that all of her subjects will have to live with. It is supposed to be messy, it is not supposed to have a clear answer or moral. For me it made the show better, and I completely understand how it may have made the show worse for others.
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Comment on Cartoons such as Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, or Avatar? in ~tv
arch Link ParentIt is probably my favorite animated series, and I have watched nearly all of these that are recommended. To be fair, I am pretty sure I have untreated ADHD, so the short format and high energy...It is probably my favorite animated series, and I have watched nearly all of these that are recommended. To be fair, I am pretty sure I have untreated ADHD, so the short format and high energy really appeals to me. But story wise the allegory of bigotry and racism being tackled through the monsters, as well as the fact that there is no simple solution to their problems despite magic being a central device in the show are wonderful. The charter arc & growth with Ludo (Alan Tudyk is always a delight) and Buff Frog are some of the best I have ever seen. And the ending, while being absolutely devastating, is so emotionally cathartic that I couldn't think of a better way to do it. If you are not a viewer who empathizes with the characters as a form of emotional release, then I suppose it could fall flat, because like everything else in the show it is not a simple magical solution that solves everything, it has consequences and is bittersweet.Click to expand spoiler.
Star chooses to give up herself and all of magic in order to save Marco (and both her worlds). She chooses to do it knowing she will never be with him again. Even with the happy twist at the end, you don't get over those emotions quickly, they stick with you.
If someone really has trouble getting into the series, I would suggest watching Episode 1 then jumping to Episode 13 and continuing from there before flat out giving up. There is a lot of things in season 1 that could be considered filler, but later on become clear that there was a plan for most of the characters and their arcs from the beginning.
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Comment on Palestinian Relief Bundle — 373 games for $8 (save 99%) in ~games
arch Link ParentSuch a fun game, and a perfect entry for young kids who struggle with more complicated games. It's a must for gamers with young kids. My daughter played it when she was a kindergartener and we...Such a fun game, and a perfect entry for young kids who struggle with more complicated games. It's a must for gamers with young kids. My daughter played it when she was a kindergartener and we both loved it.
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Comment on What did you do to "prepare" for your marriage? in ~life
arch Link ParentMy spouse and I both converted our main savings account to "joint accounts" a few years ago, after ~6 years of marriage at the time. We did it to make it easier to transfer money between us to...My spouse and I both converted our main savings account to "joint accounts" a few years ago, after ~6 years of marriage at the time. We did it to make it easier to transfer money between us to handle paying the mortgage and other bills.
Either way, separate accounts seem to work best for couples who both have adequate income on their own. In a family model where there is a primary earner, and another person who handle a lot of the financial side and/or raise the kids, then a single joint account may make the most sense.
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Comment on Iowa hospital IT systems architect used a fake identity for thirty-five years in ~life
arch Link ParentHe appears to have had outstanding warrants from the stolen cars, and likely at least a small amount of debt. That said, he dug a hell of a hole here in the end.He appears to have had outstanding warrants from the stolen cars, and likely at least a small amount of debt. That said, he dug a hell of a hole here in the end.
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Comment on Insurers use aerial photos to check out roofs or to spot yard debris and undeclared trampolines in ~finance
arch Link ParentWhat if your kid wants to fly a cheap drone for fun? Or make a YouTube video including some aerial footage? Regulating one person's privacy will always require limiting another person's freedom....What if your kid wants to fly a cheap drone for fun? Or make a YouTube video including some aerial footage? Regulating one person's privacy will always require limiting another person's freedom. Personally, I don't mind that anyone has the freedom to take photographs from the sidewalk or from a drone.
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Comment on Hard cider - making old orchards new again in ~food
arch Link ParentI don't think it's you, they're just not as good as they used to be. I remember reading online that it was something about them being the new variety, and only the best orchards were able to...I don't think it's you, they're just not as good as they used to be. I remember reading online that it was something about them being the new variety, and only the best orchards were able to liscence them or something like that. Now they're old hat, and you can by them by the bagful for less money, they're just not as good. Cosmic crisp is the new hotness, now, but I'm of the opinion that it's already past it's prime.
Or maybe the poor growing season last year was to blame. I even went apple picking and the apples right off the trees were disappointing.
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Comment on Microsoft to separate Teams and Office globally amid antitrust scrutiny, will cost $5.25/month standalone in ~tech
arch Link ParentMicrosoft was sued by the DOJ for monopolizing the browser market on Windows, which at the time was the predominant OS. It's also noteworthy that they settled the case with the DOJ, so no...Microsoft was sued by the DOJ for monopolizing the browser market on Windows, which at the time was the predominant OS. It's also noteworthy that they settled the case with the DOJ, so no precedent was ever set. Even if it was, the only way this would apply to Google is with Chromebooks, but that never had anywhere near the market saturation that Windows had.
I am not aware of any lawsuit against Microsoft that had any issue with Internet Explorer being a closed web standard, although frankly I think that would have made as much sense as what actually happened.
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Comment on 'The gold rush is over:' Slay the Spire and Darkest Dungeon devs say that big Game Pass and Epic exclusive deals have dried up for indie devs in ~games
arch Link ParentThe fact that games with tens of millions of dollars in budget are considered small indie games these days is honestly a little telling of why the industry is scrambling when venture capital and...The fact that games with tens of millions of dollars in budget are considered small indie games these days is honestly a little telling of why the industry is scrambling when venture capital and low interest loans have dried up. I know it goes quick when devs are paid hundreds of millions per year (and rightfully so) but in my head maybe two developers in their bedrooms making their game is what indie is. I'm thinking Aquaria, FEZ, Stardew Valley, Cave Story, hell even the original Minecraft. "Indie" games now seem to have graphics better than anything Valve has released to date. It used to only need story and/or gameplay.
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Comment on ADHD productivity fundamentals in ~health.mental
arch Link ParentI use Google Tasks for any medication reminders, I have a daily repeating task set for 7 AM to take my antihistamines, and I mark it done on my phone once I do it. Maybe something like that will...I use Google Tasks for any medication reminders, I have a daily repeating task set for 7 AM to take my antihistamines, and I mark it done on my phone once I do it. Maybe something like that will help? It's kind of ironic that the most prescribed medication for ADHD is one that needs to be taking ~3x a day at even intervals every single day.
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Comment on There is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harmful to health, new research finds in ~health
arch Link ParentLike what, though? We've had recent studies that show acetaminophen may be no better than placebo. Ibuprofen can lead to stomach, liver, kidney, and heart complications. Opioids have even more...Like what, though? We've had recent studies that show acetaminophen may be no better than placebo. Ibuprofen can lead to stomach, liver, kidney, and heart complications. Opioids have even more side effects.
We don't really have any good options for long term pain management, it's all palliative care if you can't cure the underlying issue directly. Taking Vicodin daily is probably going to have more complications than CBD or THC.
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Comment on ADHD productivity fundamentals in ~health.mental
arch Link ParentThat's interesting, I'll write down that name and may look into reaching out. In my state they seem to require neuropsychological testing, which is booked out god knows how long. I have an intake...That's interesting, I'll write down that name and may look into reaching out. In my state they seem to require neuropsychological testing, which is booked out god knows how long. I have an intake scheduled 4 months from now, and after that they'll assess if they even want to schedule the testing for me. Most places I've called either refuse my insurance, or don't take patients over 30.
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Comment on ADHD productivity fundamentals in ~health.mental
arch LinkThis is a very interesting guide, and I want to thank you for sharing it. I'm in the very long process of seeking a diagnosis myself, but due to the length of time it's taking I'm trying to...This is a very interesting guide, and I want to thank you for sharing it. I'm in the very long process of seeking a diagnosis myself, but due to the length of time it's taking I'm trying to approach the subject for the assumption that I have had undiagnosed ADHD my whole life, and that I have learned many unhealthy coping mechanisms which have brought me to struggle with anxiety, among other things.
Anyway, my point of posting is to ask if this resonates with anyone who is diagnosed. I've been coming to understand that ADHD causes us to constantly feel unproductive, almost no matter what. We lack the dopamine hit that others are able to get when they simply plan tasks, but also when they achieve tasks. To a certain extent we seem to be able to mimic this with rewards, sometimes that is checking off a list, or it may be an app that gives us points for completing something. But I am becoming of the mind that it's not the same. And my biggest struggle has always been sitting with and coming back to tasks that have no concrete end. Anyone else feel similarly?
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Comment on There is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harmful to health, new research finds in ~health
arch Link ParentThank you for your reply and sympathy. I'm glad to hear that you have other treatment options prescribed to you that work better for you. For the most part I do too, but it is a process that can...Thank you for your reply and sympathy. I'm glad to hear that you have other treatment options prescribed to you that work better for you. For the most part I do too, but it is a process that can take a year or more and I'm still not there yet. That said, I am very cautious, and I'm fortunately not on any medication that affects my liver. I am also very upfront with my doctors about everything I take.
What are your thoughts on OP's use of single grass verities? My understanding is that using a blend of types will give you a more hardy lawn that lasts through many different types of weather. Mine always includes plenty of clover, as well.