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Comment on I'm looking for a spicy wasabi snack that will kick my ass and make me regret eating it in ~food
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Comment on My not so nice thoughts on Battlestar Galactica in ~tv
hammurobbie Link ParentOh, I definitely agree. To their credit, they leaned into the "Hey, this is a science fiction show with Muppets" thing, and that show captured my imagination like few others. What I meant was it...Oh, I definitely agree. To their credit, they leaned into the "Hey, this is a science fiction show with Muppets" thing, and that show captured my imagination like few others.
What I meant was it seems like the end of an era. Farscape was just so physical. Puppets, elaborate makeup, detailed sets that the actors actually walked through. Even the ship was a biological entity.
Battlestar Galactica just sort of came along and changed all that.
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Comment on My not so nice thoughts on Battlestar Galactica in ~tv
hammurobbie LinkI could never finish it, so I agree. But the show was a giant leap forward at the time it was released. The miniseries released in 2003. That's the same year Farscape wrapped, and that show used...I could never finish it, so I agree. But the show was a giant leap forward at the time it was released. The miniseries released in 2003. That's the same year Farscape wrapped, and that show used puppets.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~books
hammurobbie LinkYou might try The Library at Mount Char. For authors, maybe Meiville and Murakami. The Just City might be good as well. I only mention it because it's more philosophy than plot like Permutation City.You might try The Library at Mount Char. For authors, maybe Meiville and Murakami.
The Just City might be good as well. I only mention it because it's more philosophy than plot like Permutation City.
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Comment on VR gaming is reawakening my enthusiasm for games in ~games
hammurobbie LinkIf you ever feel like accidentally punching a hole through your wall, give Gorn a try.If you ever feel like accidentally punching a hole through your wall, give Gorn a try.
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Comment on What do I do if I don't have any clothes? in ~life.style
hammurobbie LinkThe easiest color to build around is black. It looks great with almost anything else. If you stick with jeans, black pants, black shoes or boots, your shirts can also be black or shades of gray...The easiest color to build around is black. It looks great with almost anything else. If you stick with jeans, black pants, black shoes or boots, your shirts can also be black or shades of gray all the way to white.
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Comment on Key moments from landmark US Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump’s immunity claims in ~news
hammurobbie Link ParentYeah, I've been worried about that Obama drone strike. Killing a US citizen without trial was such a bad precident to set. Anyone could be labeled an enemy combatant and killed by the executive...Yeah, I've been worried about that Obama drone strike. Killing a US citizen without trial was such a bad precident to set. Anyone could be labeled an enemy combatant and killed by the executive branch.
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Comment on What if we discover the answers of the Universe, eliminate cancer, halt aging. What's next? in ~humanities
hammurobbie LinkMy favorite version of this type of society can be found in Iain M. Banks' Culture series.My favorite version of this type of society can be found in Iain M. Banks' Culture series.
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Comment on Clothes shopping as a short & fat (trans) guy with narrow shoulders in ~life.style
hammurobbie LinkI recommend that all guys visit a tailor. Very few people have a body designed for off-the-rack clothing. If you consult with a tailor, they will tell you what to look for and how they will alter...I recommend that all guys visit a tailor. Very few people have a body designed for off-the-rack clothing. If you consult with a tailor, they will tell you what to look for and how they will alter your clothing to fit your body. An added bonus is that they will do things like gusset your jeans so that they last a lot longer.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
hammurobbie (edited )LinkSet firewall rules: iptables -P INPUT DROP iptables -P FORWARD DROP iptables -P OUTPUT DROP Edit: Another thing you can do is download something like ProtonVPN, connect to it, turn on the kill...Set firewall rules:
iptables -P INPUT DROP
iptables -P FORWARD DROP
iptables -P OUTPUT DROPEdit: Another thing you can do is download something like ProtonVPN, connect to it, turn on the kill switch, drop your VPN connection, then delete the app. The kill switch will still be active, and your Internet traffic will be blocked.
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Comment on Is climate change driving the global rise in populism? If so ... how? If not ... what is? in ~enviro
hammurobbie LinkI would guess that it's more simple than that. People are getting more upset about wealth inequality, so certain people in charge start scapegoating the usual suspects to keep themselves in power.I would guess that it's more simple than that. People are getting more upset about wealth inequality, so certain people in charge start scapegoating the usual suspects to keep themselves in power.
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Comment on I’ve been at NPR for twenty-five years. Here’s how we lost America’s trust. in ~news
hammurobbie Link ParentIf that were true, we'd only ever need one journalist covering a topic.If that were true, we'd only ever need one journalist covering a topic.
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Comment on I’ve been at NPR for twenty-five years. Here’s how we lost America’s trust. in ~news
hammurobbie LinkFor some context, George Floyd's death created a schism in American journalism that led to multiple high-profile resignations. Top editors at the LA Times, New York Times, Philadelphia Enquirer,...- Exemplary
For some context, George Floyd's death created a schism in American journalism that led to multiple high-profile resignations. Top editors at the LA Times, New York Times, Philadelphia Enquirer, and even Bon Appetit faced staff mutinies over their coverage.
At the LA Times, for instance, one Black journalist was quoted as saying the paper's focus on looting pandered to their primarily White audience and alienated the audience they were trying to attract. Her boss eventually lost his job.
As we talk about what should and should not be reported on, I think the questions that Berliner raises are important ones. Do we ignore possibly inconvenient facts that don't fit our staff's or our ideal audience's preferred narrative? If so, how far can we stretch that before we're writing propaganda? Or are all facts equally important, and if so, how do we decide which facts to emphasize? Something has to lead, after all.
In any case, I personally think it's a good thing when media takes time to reflect and become critical of itself.
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Comment on How to succeed in a cramming-based academic system? in ~science
hammurobbie LinkI don't think anyone learns that way naturally. It's just that when you have that much info to relay, it becomes efficient. If you're having trouble focusing, I'd recommend taping the lectures so...I don't think anyone learns that way naturally. It's just that when you have that much info to relay, it becomes efficient. If you're having trouble focusing, I'd recommend taping the lectures so that you can listen to them over and over. I would also recommend reducing the number of classes you take until you find a system that works for you.
As far as complicated trades go, look into electrician or HVAC. You'll always have a job, get paid well, and mostly learn by doing.
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Comment on I bought a house, now what? in ~life.home_improvement
hammurobbie LinkDon't buy anything that requires financing until you close on the house. For the insurance, find a local independent broker. They run quotes with dozens of insurance companies, rather than just...Don't buy anything that requires financing until you close on the house. For the insurance, find a local independent broker. They run quotes with dozens of insurance companies, rather than just one. If the house is 5+ years old, you'll want to figure out when (if ever) the previous owners serviced things like the water heater, furnace, and AC unit. Get on a schedule for all of those and stick to it. Check any and all filters. A lot of people just don't change them. Along with smoke alarms, get a carbon monoxide detector installed.
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Comment on What's a game that you feel is almost great? in ~games
hammurobbie LinkGoing back a bit, I would say Parasite Eve. Part of Squaresoft's experimental phase, the combat was solid and they spent a lot of effort getting the New York City backdrop just right. It was...Going back a bit, I would say Parasite Eve. Part of Squaresoft's experimental phase, the combat was solid and they spent a lot of effort getting the New York City backdrop just right. It was hindered by omissions like a lack of voice acting and singing (music is a key plot point), and the load times were really long. It also suffered from being a bit too "on the rails". Regardless, the game had a good plot and decent gameplay. I hope it gets a remaster someday.
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Comment on What are some of your favorite PlayStation 1 games? Any odd or unique ones worth playing? in ~games
hammurobbie LinkWhen I think of the PS1, Final Fantasy 7, Silent Hill, and Suikoden 2 are the games that immediately come to mind.When I think of the PS1, Final Fantasy 7, Silent Hill, and Suikoden 2 are the games that immediately come to mind.
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Comment on We techies are responsible for "You'll own nothing, and you'll enjoy it." in ~talk
hammurobbie Link ParentThe philosophical question you ask was written about a lot by Edmund Burke. He was obsessed with ownership of property. One of his quotes: If we owned the property, we will become free and...The philosophical question you ask was written about a lot by Edmund Burke. He was obsessed with ownership of property.
One of his quotes: If we owned the property, we will become free and prosperous. If so they regain control, we will become poor.
Product developers don't own anything they create. The company does. Ownership is control. Now apply the same idea to the SaaS products you're building and a future world in which few people own anything.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tv
hammurobbie LinkIf you don't mind subtitles, there is a French series on Netflix called Marianne.If you don't mind subtitles, there is a French series on Netflix called Marianne.
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Comment on So, any good horror flicks lately? in ~movies
hammurobbie (edited )LinkLast year's Barbarian was a solid effort. As for art house horror goes, I think Midsommar would be the most famous within the last five years.Last year's Barbarian was a solid effort.
As for art house horror goes, I think Midsommar would be the most famous within the last five years.
All right, do yourself a favor and find somewhere to get Atomic horseradish. They mostly sell to restaurants, but you can find it online sometimes. Spread that stuff on everything.
For snacking, the most reliable food for excellent spice blends and intensity is jerky. Find a wasabi ginger jerky, and you'll probably be in heaven. If you can't find any, make it yourself. Recipes are easy to find, variations are endless.