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Comment on New gaming PCs - price sanity check and recommendations? in ~games
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
Asinine Link ParentOn this note, I grew up Californian and look up the "State of Jefferson" ... I loved the idea and tried to leave CA as soon as I could, but now I'm in one of those states in NE that were left out...Also Washington, Oregon and California would probably want to come too. Welcome!
On this note, I grew up Californian and look up the "State of Jefferson" ... I loved the idea and tried to leave CA as soon as I could, but now I'm in one of those states in NE that were left out (lol). Not that I want to join Canada, but I'm curious as to where NH and Maine would be left, as we'd be left over... (then again, I think we're also more chill states than Mass and NY by far...)
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Comment on City Sizes: City size comparison tool in ~misc
Asinine Link ParentHaving grown up in a "top 20s" town with no metropolis in the US, I am quite used to the actual city boundaries vs that area. Then I moved to Houston where it's exemplified in an awkward way, but...Having grown up in a "top 20s" town with no metropolis in the US, I am quite used to the actual city boundaries vs that area.
Then I moved to Houston where it's exemplified in an awkward way, but also brought back down to the technical city limits as Houston has incorporated many smaller towns into its official lands.
Basically, most people don't really understand the actual technical boundaries of a city, as we often drive/ride easily past limits with very little to distinguish the change.
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Comment on Played Taboo with my friends in ~games
Asinine LinkTri-Bond was an interesting option uh, about 20 years ago (I presume when it first came out). Some friends and I visited another friend living on a boat. We had Taboo but were getting too noisy...Tri-Bond was an interesting option uh, about 20 years ago (I presume when it first came out). Some friends and I visited another friend living on a boat. We had Taboo but were getting too noisy and some folks in the marina complained. So we went down inside and played Tri-Bond. Turns out, it was a sleeper hit, and we were all amazed we came up with some amazing "guesses". Sadly, I have only played once since, and it definitely takes some thinking minds, but fortunately I guess we were all on our game that night.
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Comment on Played Taboo with my friends in ~games
Asinine Link ParentApples to Apples is definitely a "dumbed-down" version of CAH, but it's along the same lines (and iirc came out quite a while before CAH). Also, for my family... "Cards Christians Like" is a...Apples to Apples is definitely a "dumbed-down" version of CAH, but it's along the same lines (and iirc came out quite a while before CAH).
Also, for my family... "Cards Christians Like" is a pretty legit option that mimics CAH just a little less sinful by their standards. But hey, I never thought I'd see my family loosen up and be amused by "my youth pastor's skinny jeans" or "Jesus' temple whip". It's a step up from Apples, but still not CAH level.
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Comment on How has your industry changed in the past decade? in ~life
Asinine LinkI work in power generation in the US, and I haven't been in it a full decade... but it still has changed drastically since I joined and will likely continue moving forward. When I started: Nuclear...I work in power generation in the US, and I haven't been in it a full decade... but it still has changed drastically since I joined and will likely continue moving forward.
When I started:
Nuclear was evil, coal was evil, but we're going for renewable mainly with sun and wind, and we supplement with natural gas, which is a fossil fuel so evil too, but, we're working on that solar and wind...Now:
Nuclear is trying to make a comeback, coal is still evil but necessary in some places (also, see: lobbying and burning trash for electricity), batteries are what make sun and wind actually worthwhile, and the extremely increased electric demand from both data centers and to counteract the fossil fuels (cars, houses, etc) are still requiring copious amounts of fossil fuels to be utilized for power generation to cover for lack of adequate battery options nationwide, as well as nuclear still looking like an evil option.... What a time to be alive!
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Comment on Just bought a Sous Vide. Those who own one, what are your favorite things to use it for? Any recommended accessories? in ~food
Asinine LinkPoultry breasts. Chicken and turkey breast to me tastes dry, no matter how moist it is. But somehow sous vide makes it work - my SO has cooked them numerous times. Some were copiously marinated...Poultry breasts. Chicken and turkey breast to me tastes dry, no matter how moist it is. But somehow sous vide makes it work - my SO has cooked them numerous times. Some were copiously marinated beforehand, and others (not quite as many) were doctored after the fact.
I also like my steaks rare, but I did not like steaks sous vide then seared. It just didn't work for my palette. Just wanted to mention that.
(Note: I'm American and after having duck and goose, those are not qualified for the "dry" taste. Also they are way more uniquely flavorful.)
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Comment on What's on your Christmas wish list? in ~life
Asinine LinkI'm going to be the bah humbug and say... I can buy what I want and need. Commercialism for Christmas is pure enshittification at its core. I've asked family to donate to charities and local...I'm going to be the bah humbug and say... I can buy what I want and need. Commercialism for Christmas is pure enshittification at its core.
I've asked family to donate to charities and local causes when they ask... so they quit asking and just now buy me Amazon gift cards. Which, that's nice and useful and all, but, I feel the whole "wishlist" thing has definitely changed from my childhood.Murry Crimmus you filthy animals. :)
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Comment on Follow up on the username thread: What Tildes users do you recognize when browsing and, without being rude or inflammatory, what is your impression of them? in ~tildes
Asinine Link ParentWot? o_O This one comes from MLK's quote “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” Mostly because I've tended to be a troll and when you're...@asinine cause they're a friend of mine.
Wot? o_O
This one comes from MLK's quote “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” Mostly because I've tended to be a troll and when you're trolling, you're often wrong. So I just accepted that.I've gone by a plethora of others, usually just using a name I like for whatever reason, or one that @hobofarmer knows from a WH40k book (and I don't even care about WH40k, but I enjoyed the two books with the name). My favorite is still one that a friend made up for random AOL chat back in the 90s: tin can. I don't use it too often anymore though.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
Asinine Link ParentI had no idea who wrote Shrek or that he also did other kids' books... I definitely need to check that out! Also the language things reminds me of Mairzy Dotes.I had no idea who wrote Shrek or that he also did other kids' books... I definitely need to check that out!
Also the language things reminds me of Mairzy Dotes.
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Comment on Where does your username come from? (Following up on last year's thread) in ~tildes
Asinine Link ParentSimilarly, I have a few "uniqueusername"s around.Similarly, I have a few "uniqueusername"s around.
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Comment on Hanford Viaduct - California High-Speed Rail construction progress in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentLol not at all. I hadn't visited since it had been officially OK'd, and I was honestly surprised to see since I knew it had run into a few hiccups. Just the slow moving process was similar to...Lol not at all. I hadn't visited since it had been officially OK'd, and I was honestly surprised to see since I knew it had run into a few hiccups.
Just the slow moving process was similar to "disappointingly dull", as the video comment I was referring to. -
Comment on Desktop icons are surprisingly hard! in ~comp
Asinine Link ParentI use i3, which saves the problem of having anything on my desktop. :DI use i3, which saves the problem of having anything on my desktop. :D
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Comment on Hanford Viaduct - California High-Speed Rail construction progress in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentSame could be said for the high-speed rail. Was a bit excited to see so-far useless bridge staging in Fresno last year.I hoped for more but it never got off the ground
Same could be said for the high-speed rail. Was a bit excited to see so-far useless bridge staging in Fresno last year.
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Comment on Elections: ultimately, it’s going to be okay in ~society
Asinine Link ParentActually, that's just people. I would posit that most people are not very wise. I rarely discuss politics online, because it's usually preaching to the choir or going to turn into an argument. But...many US voters are not very wise
Actually, that's just people. I would posit that most people are not very wise. I rarely discuss politics online, because it's usually preaching to the choir or going to turn into an argument. But in-person discussions can be easily massaged to stay as discussions, which then can enable you to possibly bridge a topic that may be volatile in general. Being able to properly emote and perhaps not "dive in" fully and start bringing up thoughts and concepts... but of course, some folks just want to shout their opinions. You gotta find the "not many".
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Comment on Human-powered Turing Machine constructed out of Legos in ~creative
Asinine LinkAll credit to "Bananaman". I may need to start saving up for this set...All credit to "Bananaman". I may need to start saving up for this set...
Turing machines theoretically describe any machine capable of processing algorithms, and while you’d expect these machines to be fairly advanced – a LEGO genius managed to build the first operational Turing Machine entirely using LEGO bricks. No no… this isn’t a sculpture or decorative model of a Turing Machine, it’s an actual device capable of ‘computing’ algorithms – and here’s the kicker – it does so without electricity.
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Human-powered Turing Machine constructed out of Legos
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Comment on Dockworkers' union to suspend strike in US until Jan. 15, source says in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentYeah, but the bit I was trying to find was on GBH, the local option.Yeah, but the bit I was trying to find was on GBH, the local option.
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Comment on Dockworkers' union to suspend strike in US until Jan. 15, source says in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentYeah, but Boston is a huge union city. I wouldn't expect the national level of NPR to drill down, but local would typically mention the why. I was in the gym at the time, and as I'm searching I...Yeah, but Boston is a huge union city. I wouldn't expect the national level of NPR to drill down, but local would typically mention the why. I was in the gym at the time, and as I'm searching I see the morning edition doesn't have a historical listen option. I know they were streaming to Twitch for a bit, but I can't even find that.
I just find it somewhat odd, as even strikes that don't affect us locally are usually covered and explained with more details.
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Comment on Dockworkers' union to suspend strike in US until Jan. 15, source says in ~transport
Asinine Link ParentThat's crazy, NPR and local GBH made it sound like it was over this morning... no mention of a postponement. Guess there were bigger titillating headlines (that I am not remembering right now...That's crazy, NPR and local GBH made it sound like it was over this morning... no mention of a postponement. Guess there were bigger titillating headlines (that I am not remembering right now whatsoever).
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/ (also has gpu and other data) is a wonderful option.
I will back anyone who says to opt for Linux unless you're looking at multiplayer. I also swapped to AMD after being a diehard Intel/Nvidia fan for decades in 2020. It may or may not have to do with me finally leaving Windows in '19. All that being said, Linux has a lot of options that are as simple as Windows if you want things to just work, but also lots of multiplayer anticheat require access that Linux typically is not okay with.