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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
elcuello LinkI finished Ryk Brown's Frontier Saga Part 1 and 2. That was like 20 books. They became what I can only describe as comfort books and I just saw that a part 3 is released so it's never-ending it...I finished Ryk Brown's Frontier Saga Part 1 and 2. That was like 20 books. They became what I can only describe as comfort books and I just saw that a part 3 is released so it's never-ending it seems and that's fine.
I just started Altered Starscape by Ian Douglas and so far it's pretty interesting. I like science fiction but it's hard to find the right books and most times end up with easy digestible books as previously mentioned because I just can't muster the patience to get into something bigger. I don't know where this book is categorized but so far so good.
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Comment on Meta’s AI smart glasses and data privacy concerns: workers say “we see everything” in ~tech
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Comment on Apple announces Macbook Neo, a new budget Mac in ~tech
elcuello Link ParentYes and I can't see this not being a HUGE seller for these exact people. This is a product a lot of people have been waiting for for years and it will surely bring many new apple customersYes and I can't see this not being a HUGE seller for these exact people. This is a product a lot of people have been waiting for for years and it will surely bring many new apple customers
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Comment on What are some bands you regret not seeing live (or, just never had the chance to see in the first place)? in ~music
elcuello Link ParentReally still? I guess it depends on who you hang around because Creep is just a faint memory for most I know. The go to mainstream songs and album is OK Computer IMO. I saw them in 97 on that tour...Really still? I guess it depends on who you hang around because Creep is just a faint memory for most I know. The go to mainstream songs and album is OK Computer IMO.
I saw them in 97 on that tour at a festival and it was just a perfect blend of OK and The Bends. It couldn’t have been more perfect for me as their later work really didn’t speak to me as much.
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Comment on The mega-rich are turning their mansions into impenetrable fortresses in ~finance
elcuello LinkOne of the few good takeaways about this read is maybe, just maybe they’ll have a shitty life constantly looking over their shoulder. As they should.One of the few good takeaways about this read is maybe, just maybe they’ll have a shitty life constantly looking over their shoulder. As they should.
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Comment on How good is a world rank 17 table tennis player actually? | Rank a Pro in ~sports
elcuello Link ParentGod dammit I was going to watch The Boy and the Heron tonight…these videos are addictive.God dammit I was going to watch The Boy and the Heron tonight…these videos are addictive.
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Comment on How good is a world rank 17 table tennis player actually? | Rank a Pro in ~sports
elcuello Link ParentWhat a trip. Your description made me think of Henri Leconte as someone with an impeccable touch (and showmanship) but never really made it other than a French Open final which is honourable no less.What a trip. Your description made me think of Henri Leconte as someone with an impeccable touch (and showmanship) but never really made it other than a French Open final which is honourable no less.
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Comment on Matt Damon says Netflix wants movies to restate the 'plot three or four times in the dialogue' because viewers are on 'their phones while they're watching' in ~movies
elcuello Link ParentI am completely in love with Pluribus. And Carol.I am completely in love with Pluribus. And Carol.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
elcuello LinkI finished The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story by Olga Tokarczuk. Luckily it was for my book club I participated in yesterday because that gave me a lot of perspective and made me...I finished The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story by Olga Tokarczuk. Luckily it was for my book club I participated in yesterday because that gave me a lot of perspective and made me appreciate it a lot more. Great underplayed commentary on our ongoing gender challenges with a smack in the face at the very end. Not my style of book but I'm glad I read it and discussed it with others.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
elcuello Link ParentI’m glad! As you said it’s very approachable for beginners but also easy to incorporate as a part of your daily routine among other exercises. It’s by far the best thing I’ve done for my back pain.I’m glad! As you said it’s very approachable for beginners but also easy to incorporate as a part of your daily routine among other exercises. It’s by far the best thing I’ve done for my back pain.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
elcuello LinkI’ve been doing the Five Tibetan Rites every Monday and Friday morning when I’m working from home for 6 months now and it’s doing absolute wonders for my lower back pain. I’ve tried different...I’ve been doing the Five Tibetan Rites every Monday and Friday morning when I’m working from home for 6 months now and it’s doing absolute wonders for my lower back pain. I’ve tried different approaches before but this is by far the most effective exercise for me. I highly recommend it and it’s only 15 minutes.
On another note. I have one dumbbell I wanna start using besides doing some push ups but there’s a thousand different advices on how to do it right. I just want simple approachable exercises that’s easy to do right. Anyone?
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Comment on Pluribus full season discussion in ~tv
elcuello LinkAt first I thought nice a Pluribus thread! Then I started reading and contrary to what I usually do when I like a show I don’t wanna read other people’s opinions and theories. This show makes me...At first I thought nice a Pluribus thread! Then I started reading and contrary to what I usually do when I like a show I don’t wanna read other people’s opinions and theories.
This show makes me feel something inside that I don’t want to ruin by overanalysing and talking it to death (besides with my wife). There’s a loneliness and melancholy in the story’s juxtaposition of the end of civilisation and this weird “better place” to be I feel drawn to. I don’t want the scenes or episodes to end and the drawn out mundane sequences relaxes me and feeds my everlasting hunger for authenticity. While my curiosity was peaking in the first couple of episodes about the who/what/how that’s slowly withering and it’s transforming into a true comfort show I don’t want to end or get solved. I just want to “follow along” and be there with Carol if that makes any sense. Rhea Seehorn is just absolutely amazing and luck will have it that I’m also watching Better Call Saul for the first time right now so I’m double dipping my favourite actor and loving both sides of it.
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Comment on The "why does this movie exist" scene in ~movies
elcuello Link ParentThat was my first thought as well. It must be the prime example because as you say the movie itself and even that sequence isn’t that noteworthy other than pleasing nostalgic gamers.That was my first thought as well. It must be the prime example because as you say the movie itself and even that sequence isn’t that noteworthy other than pleasing nostalgic gamers.
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Comment on PornHub extorted after hackers steal Premium member activity data in ~tech
elcuello Link ParentIt's really kinda sad reading all the comments on that video. Yeah sure if you really wanted to you could interpret it that way but it says a lot about how people sexualize everything today - to...It's really kinda sad reading all the comments on that video. Yeah sure if you really wanted to you could interpret it that way but it says a lot about how people sexualize everything today - to me it was just akward and bad acting like any other commercial.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
elcuello Link ParentInteresting. The only shows I've really been invested in reading a lot about while watching were Breaking Bad and Lost. I've never seriously listened to a podcast in the same way but I think I'm...Interesting. The only shows I've really been invested in reading a lot about while watching were Breaking Bad and Lost. I've never seriously listened to a podcast in the same way but I think I'm gonna try this with Pluribus.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
elcuello (edited )LinkFinally got convinced to watch The Pitt despite being not really being in the mood for a new medical show having previously watched 10-12 season of Greys Anatomy with my wife until we just...Finally got convinced to watch The Pitt despite being not really being in the mood for a new medical show having previously watched 10-12 season of Greys Anatomy with my wife until we just couldn't anymore. It's of course very well made. It feels like the cast knew each other beforehand and despite being just thrown into a busy day for the first episode their interactions are really convincing and engaging. Noah Wylde is just born for that role. It's impressive that they've managed to make such a fresh take on a horse beaten genre.
My absolute favorite show at the moment is Pluribus. I doesn't get any better than slow paced Vince Gilligan i my book. Rhea Seehorn is absolutely magnificent carrying the show almost by herself and the story is intriguing and original. I love the weird confusing almost positive take on a dystopian future combined with a great score and long (and sometimes insignificant feeling) scenes. It really stands out for me and tinkles my curiosity with a hint of well placed anxiety. I can certainly see why some people think it's too slow and uneventful but not me. It's so wonderfully different from most other shows.
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Comment on Gianni Infantino seems to be doing everything to be considered the worst FIFA president of all time in ~sports.football
elcuello Link ParentJust the fact that this piece of shit has managed to be even more of an asshole than Blatter in record time is baffling and quite saddening. I’m re-watching a lot of 80’s and 90s action movies...Just the fact that this piece of shit has managed to be even more of an asshole than Blatter in record time is baffling and quite saddening.
I’m re-watching a lot of 80’s and 90s action movies right now because of nostalgia and general comfort watching and these cartoonishly over the top villains are seriously reality now. I can’t believe it.
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Comment on How do you plan out your meals for the week/meal prep? in ~food
elcuello LinkAre meal-boxes out of the question like Hello fresh or something similar? We’ve used them on and off and they have greatly reduced the daily worries about what’s for dinner tonight and honestly...Are meal-boxes out of the question like Hello fresh or something similar? We’ve used them on and off and they have greatly reduced the daily worries about what’s for dinner tonight and honestly made me a better cook and participant.
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Comment on The Charismatic Voice analyses Prince's Super Bowl halftime show in ~music
elcuello Link ParentYes!!! I’m low key in love with her and love her videos. The perfect mix of pure love for music and real knowledge about technique and voices. She’s also not afraid to tackle weird performances...Yes!!! I’m low key in love with her and love her videos. The perfect mix of pure love for music and real knowledge about technique and voices. She’s also not afraid to tackle weird performances and alternative styles and with respect. I’ve never seen this one.
My favorits are Disturbed - Sound of Silence and James Blunt - Monsters (this one gets me every damn time and I feel her through the song)
I listen to the books and Jeffrey Kafer was a driving factor to my persistence. I highly recommend them as audiobooks. I honestly don’t think I would have made it this far just by reading.