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Comment on Album of the Week #10: The Undertones - The Undertones in ~music
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Comment on Chef knife recommendations? in ~food
bonedriven LinkAt that price point you can't go wrong with Victorinox Fibrox knives - they're excellent value. Should be able to pick up an 8in for $50 or so.At that price point you can't go wrong with Victorinox Fibrox knives - they're excellent value. Should be able to pick up an 8in for $50 or so.
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Comment on Steam Deck users, has anyone found a compact docking setup? in ~games
bonedriven Link ParentI've only seen a "portable monitor" before that was a laptop screen jerryrigged with a rats nest of cables - tech has obviously come along! The ZenScreen & portable keyboard looks like an neat...I've only seen a "portable monitor" before that was a laptop screen jerryrigged with a rats nest of cables - tech has obviously come along! The ZenScreen & portable keyboard looks like an neat solution
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Comment on Steam Deck users, has anyone found a compact docking setup? in ~games
bonedriven Link ParentThat is pretty much exactly what I was looking for - thanks, I'll look into it!That is pretty much exactly what I was looking for - thanks, I'll look into it!
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Comment on Steam Deck users, has anyone found a compact docking setup? in ~games
bonedriven Link ParentYou know, I didn't even consider that option as I was so focused on trying to replicate a standard PC setup. A Deckmate sounds like a good investment that will cover at least some of the use cases...You know, I didn't even consider that option as I was so focused on trying to replicate a standard PC setup. A Deckmate sounds like a good investment that will cover at least some of the use cases I had in mind.
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Steam Deck users, has anyone found a compact docking setup?
I live in a pretty compact house, and have my work office upstairs in a corner of one of my kids bedrooms. Obviously, gaming in there after they are asleep is a no go! Our one tv is usually given...
I live in a pretty compact house, and have my work office upstairs in a corner of one of my kids bedrooms.
Obviously, gaming in there after they are asleep is a no go! Our one tv is usually given over to my wife on evenings I break out the Steam Deck - which has been my first foray back into gaming since having kids and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.
However, I'm interested if anyone has found a neat solution to use it in e.g. desktop mode without a conventional monitor or TV to dock with, that I could break out quickly on a breakfast bar and then stow easily.
I'm envisaging some kinda of Frankensteined cheap laptop shell housing to contain the screen and keyboard-
Steam Deck -> USB C Dock -> HDMI out to laptop screen and USB out to keyboard.
Anyone familiar with something resembling this kind of setup, or something similar?
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Comment on Chiropractic isn’t what you think it is in ~health
bonedriven Link ParentThose doses do look small. Standard therapeutic doses of acetaminophen for adults here in Ireland and in the UK (and I believe across much of the EU) is 1000mg 3 to 4x daily.Those doses do look small. Standard therapeutic doses of acetaminophen for adults here in Ireland and in the UK (and I believe across much of the EU) is 1000mg 3 to 4x daily.
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Comment on Chiropractic isn’t what you think it is in ~health
bonedriven Link ParentFully agree. I'm reposting a response I made last time a discussion on acetaminophen came up. There is plenty of evidence to support the analgesic effect of acetaminophen.Fully agree. I'm reposting a response I made last time a discussion on acetaminophen came up. There is plenty of evidence to support the analgesic effect of acetaminophen.
This recent and very comprehensive review of the various analgesic mechanisms of acetaminophen debunks that claim outright. It isn't a NSAID and has weak anti-inflammatory properties so may not be as effective for certain types of pain management - but even there, the authors cite some interesting work on one of the metabolites of acetaminophen which does act on inflammatory pathways.
The synergistic effect of acetaminophen and NSAIDs is also well established. See for example this review of post-operative dental pain concluded that the analgesic effect from acetaminophen and ibuprofen combined that was higher than each individually, and which rivalled several opioid formulations.
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Comment on How did deepfake images of me end up on a porn site? in ~life
bonedriven Link ParentPricing isn't really an issue as GPUs can be rented from cloud services. I can rent an A6000 for less than $1 an hour and train a stable diffusion model within about an hour with a set of 20...Pricing isn't really an issue as GPUs can be rented from cloud services. I can rent an A6000 for less than $1 an hour and train a stable diffusion model within about an hour with a set of 20 images, and I don't claim to be any kind of expert in the area just curious about the technology.
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Comment on The great Zelle pool scam - All I wanted was a status symbol. What I got was a $31,000 lesson in the downside of payment apps. in ~finance
bonedriven Link ParentThis seems wild to me as someone based in the EU. Mortgage payments and bank loans are almost exclusively paid by a direct debit electronic transfer from your bank account to the account of the...This seems wild to me as someone based in the EU. Mortgage payments and bank loans are almost exclusively paid by a direct debit electronic transfer from your bank account to the account of the lender.
For a project of this value, I can't conceive of anybody making payment here using anything bar a direct SEPA bank transfer. Maybe if someone was doing a small job for €150 you'd revolut them after they were done because it's faster, but not for tens of thousands.
Is bank account to bank account transfer not a "thing" in the US?
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Comment on Dad jokes - I'm in need of something fresh in ~life.men
bonedriven Link ParentWhere are my manners! A lot of my favourites have been shared already - but a couple I don't see here - How do you catch a rabbit? - You hide behind a bush and make a sound like lettuce. A...Where are my manners!
A lot of my favourites have been shared already - but a couple I don't see here -
How do you catch a rabbit? - You hide behind a bush and make a sound like lettuce.
A sandwich walks into a bar. Barman says, sorry, we don't serve food in here.
What's red and bad for your teeth? A brick.
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Comment on Dad jokes - I'm in need of something fresh in ~life.men
bonedriven Link ParentI'm crying laughing here at your zoo jokes, my wife rolled her eyes so hard I think she strained something. Definitely adding those to the repertoire.I'm crying laughing here at your zoo jokes, my wife rolled her eyes so hard I think she strained something. Definitely adding those to the repertoire.
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Comment on US mother sentenced to two years in prison by Nebraska for giving daughter abortion pills in ~health
bonedriven Link ParentI consider myself pro-choice, in favour of unrestricted and unconditional termination until the third trimester (27 weeks) at which point viability is highly likely (92% at 27 weeks, 98% at 28...No, there doesn't have to be a cut off because it's an unwanted invader inside another person's body
I consider myself pro-choice, in favour of unrestricted and unconditional termination until the third trimester (27 weeks) at which point viability is highly likely (92% at 27 weeks, 98% at 28 weeks, source)
Past that point, I only support termination in cases of e.g. fatal foetal abnormality, imminent risk to the life of the mother.
I suspect that my position is not uncommon amongst those who consider themselves pro-choice.
I am a steadfast atheist, strongly disagree with the rollback on Roe v Wade, think that the restrictions on term to 12 weeks or the outlaw altogether in some US states is outrageous, support access for all women to completely free, unlimited, unconditional termination before the third trimester.
I can understand but cannot agree with your stance. I hope you can understand mine.
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Comment on What are some foods you really like, from countries not well known for great cuisine? in ~food
bonedriven LinkOur native food in Ireland get a bad rep, so I'm going to volunteer coddle. It's a very simple stew made from sausages, potato and onion - pure comfort food and a staple of my winter diet. There...Our native food in Ireland get a bad rep, so I'm going to volunteer coddle. It's a very simple stew made from sausages, potato and onion - pure comfort food and a staple of my winter diet.
There are many variations - crubeens (pigs feet) are in a very traditional version (I think- or I could be getting my dishes mixed up) which are mostly substituted for streaky bacon, use of carrots (generally accepted now but don't tell granny), pearl barley (no thanks) and seasoning (thyme, parsley or just white pepper). Some people also brown their sausages, but they're not to be trusted. You want the cheapest sausages going, boiled and pink.
My own recipe is very straightforward and delicious -
1lb cheap pork sausages, cut into inch long pieces
1 lb carrots, chopped into large chunks
2 large white onions, diced
4 lb peeled floury red potatoes (roosters are my go to) cut into same size you'd use for roast potatoes
Pint of chicken stock
About a tablespoon of ground white pepperFry off the onions in a tablespoon or two of oil in a large pot, season with some salt, then add potatoes, carrots, stock and seasoning. Top up with boiling water to just cover and add the (raw!) chopped sausages to the pot. Stir and bring to a boil then simmer for 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through. Check for seasoning and add salt and more white pepper to taste.
Ladle out a big bowl of it, more white pepper and serve with a chunk of crusty white bread with some real butter.
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Comment on Phenylephrine, a common decongestant in medicines is no better than a placebo when taken orally, says an FDA advisory panel in ~health
bonedriven Link ParentI mean, that's just not true. This recent and very comprehensive review of the various analgesic mechanisms of acetaminophen debunks that claim outright. It isn't a NSAID and has weak...- Exemplary
I mean, that's just not true.
This recent and very comprehensive review of the various analgesic mechanisms of acetaminophen debunks that claim outright. It isn't a NSAID and has weak anti-inflammatory properties so may not be as effective for certain types of pain management - but even there, the authors cite some interesting work on one of the metabolites of acetaminophen which does act on inflammatory pathways.
The synergistic effect of acetaminophen and NSAIDs is also well established. See for example this review of post-operative dental pain concluded that the analgesic effect from acetaminophen and ibuprofen combined that was higher than each individually, and which rivalled several opioid formulations.
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Comment on Did you feel ready to have kids? in ~talk
bonedriven LinkI suffer from decision paralysis a lot, by virtue of analysing the options and getting bogged down in detail. For example, it took me two hours to decide what brand of sensitive toothpaste I was...I suffer from decision paralysis a lot, by virtue of analysing the options and getting bogged down in detail. For example, it took me two hours to decide what brand of sensitive toothpaste I was going to buy - and eventually I made a decision after reading some research articles and comparing electron microscopy images of tooth remineralisation!
I give that example because what I came to realise was that there is no objectively correct answer to the kids / no kids decision. I spent hours, days, poring over internet forums looking for the perspective from both sides. I read analyses of overall happiness after having kids, of regrets people have at the end of their lives. I compared the opportunity costs involved with both.
The question just does not yield to that type of analysis. At its core, it's quite a simple question - do I want to be a parent? - but there are so many complications and considerations that an analytical approach doesn't work. (I will say that all of this is assuming that one is financially stable and can provide the basic needs of future children without unreasonable stress.)
How I managed to come to a decision was to take a different perspective, and it took me a long time to get there. I considered the question in terms of regret - if I were to look back in say 20 years, which decision was I more likely to regret?
My own answer was that I have one life, and I want to experience the gamut of the human condition. I may regret having kids, but I know that I will love them.
The points in favour I felt were more emotional and selfless, those against more selfish and materialistic.
I don't judge anyone who took the other path - in fact, many days I deeply envy them! - but I now have two boys who I love very much, and found the transition from individual to parent has given me a huge deal of perspective on life, myself and my relationship with my parents. A booster shot of empathy, if you will.
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Comment on Bosses dislike work-from-home but suspect they’re stuck with it in ~finance
bonedriven Link ParentOh god, this kills me too. Some of my colleagues will IM me on teams with "Hello bonedriven" and expect a response - which despite never receiving does not seem to disabuse them of the habit.Oh god, this kills me too. Some of my colleagues will IM me on teams with "Hello bonedriven" and expect a response - which despite never receiving does not seem to disabuse them of the habit.
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Comment on BABYMETAL feat. Tom Morello - メタり！！(2023) in ~music
bonedriven Link ParentI completely agree, I'm almost unable to formulate how fundamentally I disagree with the top level comment. Rage Against The Machine and The Battle of Los Angeles in particular are jammed with...I completely agree, I'm almost unable to formulate how fundamentally I disagree with the top level comment.
Rage Against The Machine and The Battle of Los Angeles in particular are jammed with unbelievable guitar riffs and breakdowns. Apart from the aforementioned, Know Your Enemy, Bullet In The Head and Sleep Now In The Fire are absolute bangers.
For me, their debut album is the quintessential example of all killer no filler, and Tom's guitar work was a major reason for that.
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Comment on What is something that, surprisingly, worked? in ~talk
bonedriven Link ParentIreland - the Euro uses 1 and 2 cent coins, although since 2015 or so we use rounding - where change is rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cent increment - so they are pretty uncommon now though...Ireland - the Euro uses 1 and 2 cent coins, although since 2015 or so we use rounding - where change is rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cent increment - so they are pretty uncommon now though still legal tender and you come across the odd holdout that hasn't adopted the voluntary cash rounding practise.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
bonedriven LinkI stumbled across Tsunami by Bambie Thug and haven't been able to get it out of my head. It's the first song I've heard in a while that made me stop and think - wait, what the heck is this, it...I stumbled across Tsunami by Bambie Thug and haven't been able to get it out of my head.
It's the first song I've heard in a while that made me stop and think - wait, what the heck is this, it sounds different and interesting.
After listening to some more of their stuff, I guess I'd describe it as swaggering, aggressive, sex-positive hyper-pop. Well worth checking them out.
I agree that The Undertones are fairly mild, and not particularly political which is somewhat antithetical to the punk label.
I would categorise another Northern Irish punk band - Stiff Little Fingers - to be much truer to the genre. They released the phenomenal Inflammable Material in the same year (1979) and it is well worth a listen for some raw punk from the height of the Troubles. You might be have come across Alternative Ulster which is the most well known song from that album.