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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
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KitchenAid stand mixer meat grinder attachment
After several bad experiences lately, I am interested in grinding meat at home. Does anyone have experience in this practice? I have a KitchenAid stand mixer and after some research, I am...
After several bad experiences lately, I am interested in grinding meat at home. Does anyone have experience in this practice? I have a KitchenAid stand mixer and after some research, I am interested in buying the meat grinder attachment. However, there are literally dozens of weird Chinese brands on Amazon purporting to sell an identical set for much less. AliExpress is even cheaper.
Has anyone bought and used the KitchenAid version? Has anyone tried a cheaper version?
Thank you for your advice.
Thank you to everybody who commented; I'm going to look for the official KitchenAid attachment at a good price.
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Coax wire tools
Hi, I need to re-terminate a couple of wires I do not wish to replace entirely. I'm thinking of just buying a cheap Klein crimper but is there a reason to buy something more expensive? If somebody...
Hi, I need to re-terminate a couple of wires I do not wish to replace entirely. I'm thinking of just buying a cheap Klein crimper but is there a reason to buy something more expensive? If somebody with experience has any recommendations here, I'd appreciate them. Thanks.
Edit: thanks to everyone for their prompt replies! I will go with your consensus of no need for an expensive tool right now.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
dna LinkI am halfway through M. Spade on Netflix and enjoying it. Clive Owen is doing a killer hard boiled turn in the role made famous by Bogart without feeling like he's doing a Bogart impression. I'm...I am halfway through M. Spade on Netflix and enjoying it. Clive Owen is doing a killer hard boiled turn in the role made famous by Bogart without feeling like he's doing a Bogart impression.
I'm also halfway through season 4 of Only Murders In The Building and I'm less entertained. So far this feels very half baked and the decision to just add a bunch more famous people into the mix is turning out much worse than S3's additions of Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd. No matter how this turns out, I'd prefer they look back to S1 and the small role Tina Fey played as a model for future seasons.
I watched the first episode of The Penguin and I liked it a lot less than everybody else. I really dislike the kid's portrayal. Too modern and real world. Colin Ferrell was ok as the Penguin but he kept losing his accent throughout the episode. Christin Milioti was ace. I'll watch the next episode.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
dna Link ParentI'd throw Wind River on his worthwhile list.I'd throw Wind River on his worthwhile list.
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Comment on The Last of Us | Season 2 official teaser in ~tv
dna LinkNot sure what can be done about the gaps between seasons of these very expensive, large scale productions but I really dislike not getting a new installment every year. 2 years betweens seasons is...Not sure what can be done about the gaps between seasons of these very expensive, large scale productions but I really dislike not getting a new installment every year. 2 years betweens seasons is pretty much an automatic rewatch of at least the previous season. At least there's only one season.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club discussion - This is How You Lose the Time War by El - Mohtar and Gladstone in ~books
dna Link ParentHave you seen Tenet? I think it's almost exactly what you're asking for.Have you seen Tenet? I think it's almost exactly what you're asking for.
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Comment on Filipinos are embracing electric three-wheelers faster than officials can regulate them in ~transport
dna LinkHave they learned nothing from Top Gear's comprehensive reviews of the Reliant Robin? 2 wheels in the front!Have they learned nothing from Top Gear's comprehensive reviews of the Reliant Robin? 2 wheels in the front!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
dna LinkI'm just about to start 'A Peculiar Peril' by Jeff Vandermeer.I'm just about to start 'A Peculiar Peril' by Jeff Vandermeer.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
dna LinkI just finished the first season of 'The Terror'. Some really strong performances and a decent story, but I wasn't 100% sold on the supernatural aspects of the story. Still, while not tip-top...I just finished the first season of 'The Terror'. Some really strong performances and a decent story, but I wasn't 100% sold on the supernatural aspects of the story. Still, while not tip-top entertainment, I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who likes horror, adventures, the polar regions, or Jared Harris.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
dna Link ParentI watched the 'new' Top Gear from the beginning; I can't believe they're done. 22 years is just such a long time to do anything. There's been so many highs and lows over the years but the specials...I watched the 'new' Top Gear from the beginning; I can't believe they're done. 22 years is just such a long time to do anything. There's been so many highs and lows over the years but the specials were always such a treat. I haven't loved all of the Grand Tour specials but this one was really good. I know most people probably liked the boat and train bits, but I would've been happy with just a road trip with well prepped cars the guys had always wanted through gorgeous scenery. Loved the tie ins to the first Top Gear Botswana special. I read many people commenting that they wish they'd used 'Jessica' for the outro- that would've been cool.
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Comment on ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Rings of Power’ facing epic headaches in ~tv
dna Link ParentI've been thinking about this for a few months now. Initially, I decided that Amazon were complete jackasses for not following the same practice they've used for years with their Kindle devices-...I've been thinking about this for a few months now. Initially, I decided that Amazon were complete jackasses for not following the same practice they've used for years with their Kindle devices- buy the Kindle outright for $x or buy your Kindle + Special Offers for a discount. So why didn't Amazon offer Prime + Special Offers for the old price and raise the price of Prime $15-20/year, a couple years in a row? I think they wanted to see what the percentage of their customers they had fully captured was. Bend them over now, see who let's you get away with it and proceed to even greater fuckery in the future. I will not renew my subscription next year.
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Comment on ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Rings of Power’ facing epic headaches in ~tv
dna LinkI haven't watched the latest season of The Boys because I can't stand the random ads Amazon is injecting into everything on Prime. Even movies aren't safe from mid-roll ads. I paid for a year of...I haven't watched the latest season of The Boys because I can't stand the random ads Amazon is injecting into everything on Prime. Even movies aren't safe from mid-roll ads. I paid for a year of prime a few weeks before they announced advertising; would've thought I'd be grandfathered in... I'm pretty bitter about it. I think I'll wait until my last month and pay their $3, watch everything then dip. Fuck ads.
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Comment on PS5 Pro technical presentation hosted by Mark Cerny - Out November 7th for $699.99 in ~games
dna LinkHaving an optional disc drive makes the continued absence of Dolby Vision a head scratcher. If the disc drive is separate, why not put the entire licensing cost for Vision on that piece? People...Having an optional disc drive makes the continued absence of Dolby Vision a head scratcher. If the disc drive is separate, why not put the entire licensing cost for Vision on that piece? People who want it can buy it, people who don't can skip it.
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Comment on America is losing Southeast Asia: Why US allies in the region are turning toward China in ~misc
dna LinkHow bizarre that Muslims in Southeast Asia would prefer alignment with China vs. America due to American support of Israel in Gaza. I also disagree with how the Biden administration is handling...How bizarre that Muslims in Southeast Asia would prefer alignment with China vs. America due to American support of Israel in Gaza. I also disagree with how the Biden administration is handling that conflict, but do China's treatment of minority ethnic groups within their own borders not get reported in Southeast Asia? I understand no culture is a monolith, but is there a schism between Uighur Muslims and other Muslim groups around Southeast Asia I don't understand?
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Comment on What are your favorite westerns? in ~movies
dna Link ParentBone Tomahawk was a highly entertaining movie, if that's your type of thing.Bone Tomahawk was a highly entertaining movie, if that's your type of thing.
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Comment on Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2024 - Results in ~sports.motorsports
dna Link Parenthttps://youtu.be/Thcdl1tVZco?si=fT3S_-JWOhMzzNyA Will Buxton says it all.https://youtu.be/Thcdl1tVZco?si=fT3S_-JWOhMzzNyA
Will Buxton says it all.
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Comment on Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2024 - Results in ~sports.motorsports
dna LinkI am disappointed with McLaren and both of their drivers. They definitely dropped a 1-2 finish today. Good on Nico Rosberg for asking Zak Brown some tough questions, post-race. Overall, it was a...I am disappointed with McLaren and both of their drivers. They definitely dropped a 1-2 finish today. Good on Nico Rosberg for asking Zak Brown some tough questions, post-race. Overall, it was a pretty mid race. Can't say it was very exciting, but I do feel good for LeClerc: he's been screwed by his team so many times this year. A win in Monza has to be a balm.
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Comment on ‘Alien: Romulus’ $41.5m scores record openings for Fede Alvarez and Cailee Spaeny; second best for franchise; global launch at $108.2m in ~movies
dna Link ParentWow, I had no idea the Predator franchise had such low domestic takes. I guess $250M is optimistic.Wow, I had no idea the Predator franchise had such low domestic takes. I guess $250M is optimistic.
I finished M. Spade on Netflix and I was very disappointed by the ending. I despise out of nowhere plot twists to wrap things up and the one here was just, 'what?!'
Anyways, I can no longer recommend this series.
I've finished the 3rd episode of The Penguin and I'm ready to give up. I just don't think this is for me. I like Christin Milioti's performance, I think Farrell as the Penguin is interesting, but I despise pretty much everybody else. They feel very 2 dimensional, only there to move the story along. I'll watch 4, but unless there's a big turnaround I'm done.
I've decided to rewatch season 1 of The Old Man on Hulu. The first episode was as enjoyable now as it was 2 years ago. I'm looking forward to the refresh before I start on new episodes.
Didn't watch Only Murders this week.