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  1. Comment on ‘Oregon Trail’ action-comedy movie in development at Apple | Movie will feature original musical numbers in the vein of 'Barbie' in ~movies

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    Well I didn't see Chris Pratt named anywhere in there so that's a surprising win.

    Well I didn't see Chris Pratt named anywhere in there so that's a surprising win.

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  2. Comment on Halfbakery - a collection of half baked ideas in ~misc

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    I wonder if you could accomplish that with just a set of towels. Like you drop the wet clothes into the dryer with a few dry beach towels and set the dryer to air dry. When the load is done the...

    I wonder if you could accomplish that with just a set of towels. Like you drop the wet clothes into the dryer with a few dry beach towels and set the dryer to air dry. When the load is done the clothes should be dry enough to wear and you you put the towels out on the clothesline to get the rest of the moisture out.

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  3. Comment on Elevator pitch your favourite book! in ~books

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    A terrifying space exploration with a crew of misfits sent to research something truly alien. Prepare to question your self, consciousness, and existential purpose. Phenomenal hard sci-fi. Also...

    A terrifying space exploration with a crew of misfits sent to research something truly alien. Prepare to question your self, consciousness, and existential purpose. Phenomenal hard sci-fi. Also it's got vampires.

    Blindsight by Peter Watts

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  4. Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp

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    I appreciate the feedback I'll review these in detail later, thanks!

    I appreciate the feedback I'll review these in detail later, thanks!

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  5. Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp

  6. Comment on Volvo Cars has abandoned its plan to become a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030 due to weakening consumer demand for pure electric vehicles in ~transport

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    Couple years back we did a week of car camping in Mt Reiner and a trip which took us from San Diego to Denver in the same day. I don't think either of those would have been possible with an EV. To...

    Couple years back we did a week of car camping in Mt Reiner and a trip which took us from San Diego to Denver in the same day. I don't think either of those would have been possible with an EV.

    To your point if you're willing to modify trip plans to work around an EV you almost always can. But we aren't willing to compromise on our trip plans yet. It's unfortunate because I have a surplus of solar energy at home and free charging at work making fuel costs almost free but the other aspects don't work.

    What we really need are affordable PHEV for people like me but the time to recoup the costs of that upgrade are longer than I'd own the car so doesn't make sense.

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  7. Comment on Volvo Cars has abandoned its plan to become a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030 due to weakening consumer demand for pure electric vehicles in ~transport

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    I'm currently car shopping and despite many factors of an electric car working in our favor, range anxiety/charging infrastructure is the sole reason we're not going electric. There are real...

    I'm currently car shopping and despite many factors of an electric car working in our favor, range anxiety/charging infrastructure is the sole reason we're not going electric. There are real practical issues to contend with beyond the psychological though.

    The charging infrastructure is still very sparse relative to gas stations, fill up time is many multiples of what a gas fill up takes, and there are many issues with charging stations themselves. As a single car household this makes road trips significantly more difficult to the point we'd probably never bother again. Cold, remote mountainous camping destinations may also be ruled out or require careful planning. We just weren't willing to shut that door right now.

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  8. Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health

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    I switched my workout routine and approach, again. This time to something focused around the "time under tension" concept. The irony of it all dawned on me recently - I hop from program to program...

    I switched my workout routine and approach, again. This time to something focused around the "time under tension" concept. The irony of it all dawned on me recently - I hop from program to program usually seeking out efficiency improvements when, if I truly cared about results, I'd dig into a single approach and master it along with learning some bio science. But I don't care. The true impetus for shifting my routines is to try to keep me engaged and make getting my ass to the gym less of a slog. It kinda works. I still hate it, so, so much. Yet I go, MTThFS, minimum 15 minutes, every week, for close to 10 months now. It sucks but it feels good and the stomachs starting to pick itself up off the floor and last years health scare is feeling a little less scary so, yeah, I think I'll stay at it. I'll bitch and moan and hate it and curse these shitty knees and a younger me's stupid jackassery- but l'll stay.

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  9. Comment on Inside the "three billion people" National Public Data breach in ~tech

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    Yeah a new one is made up on the spot every time and saved back into my password manager for that particular service.

    Yeah a new one is made up on the spot every time and saved back into my password manager for that particular service.

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  10. Comment on Inside the "three billion people" National Public Data breach in ~tech

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    I've stopped doing this because on two occasions I've had phone support staff say something to the effect of "it looks like there's something wrong with your security questions so I'll skip them...

    I've stopped doing this because on two occasions I've had phone support staff say something to the effect of "it looks like there's something wrong with your security questions so I'll skip them for this call". One of them even asked if I wanted to "fix" it right then.

    So now what I do is generate fake and obscure but plausible answers to these questions. First pets name? Bojangleboy. Favorite teacher? Mrs. Tornicholson. Etc.

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  11. Comment on I'm visiting the region you're from, what's your favorite food I should try? in ~food

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    That's a good call on Rudys I miss that place. I'll definitely check out El indio next time I'm in the city thanks!

    That's a good call on Rudys I miss that place. I'll definitely check out El indio next time I'm in the city thanks!

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  12. Comment on I'm visiting the region you're from, what's your favorite food I should try? in ~food

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    Awesome! Did you have any favorite spots in the area? I'm always on the hunt for a new place to try

    Awesome! Did you have any favorite spots in the area? I'm always on the hunt for a new place to try

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  13. Comment on I'm visiting the region you're from, what's your favorite food I should try? in ~food

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    Fellow Cali burrito connoisseur here.. if you find yourself in north county the best of the best are found in Encinitas imo. Juanita's, Cotixan, and Rico's taco shop all bring something different...

    Fellow Cali burrito connoisseur here.. if you find yourself in north county the best of the best are found in Encinitas imo. Juanita's, Cotixan, and Rico's taco shop all bring something different to the table (literally!) and they're all very good.

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  14. Comment on Seven days in the North Island of New Zealand in ~travel

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    The vast majority of the driving will be very long two lane windy roads interspersed with roadworks, one lane bridges, and small towns where the speed limit drops considerably. If there are cars...

    The vast majority of the driving will be very long two lane windy roads interspersed with roadworks, one lane bridges, and small towns where the speed limit drops considerably. If there are cars behind you make sure to get over to the left when a passing lane opens up. If you're from the US you probably expect to drive 10-15 over but that's not how it works there the speed limit really is the limit.

    I don't have any specific resources for you but I would recommend checking out some YouTube videos for "driving in New Zealand tips" and do a search for the meaning of all the roadsigns.

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  15. Comment on Seven days in the North Island of New Zealand in ~travel

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    If you're getting up near the top of the country - Check out cape reinga for some beautiful views and just south of it are some bizarre sand dunes. Cooper's Beach is a great little beach town....
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    If you're getting up near the top of the country -

    Check out cape reinga for some beautiful views and just south of it are some bizarre sand dunes. Cooper's Beach is a great little beach town. Russell is also one of those picturesque cute small towns that's worth a visit.

    In Auckland area-

    Would definitely recommend the war museum. It's pricy for what it is but the space needle is popular and you can jump off it if you're so inclined! All the beaches are pretty great, I think we went to piha. Didn't have time for it but many locals recommended hot water beach.

    Going further south-

    Hobbiton was great, you'll love that. The geothermal pools in Rotorua and Polynesian spa are popular (so long as you can stand the smell!). Tepatu if you want a unique interactive cultural experience. If you happen to be kiwi lovers like us 1000% recommend the private kiwi tour at the national kiwi hatchery (fills up many months in advance so don't wait on that one if you're interested)

    In general -

    Driving was pretty easy imo if you pay attention to signage but recommend reading up on how the roads work there, expect windy roads and to hit roadworks VERY frequently so know how to negotiate that.
    Make sure to get into some bakeries for some authentic savory pies (butter chicken and steak+cheese are the BEST). Take back some lollies(candy) like Jaffas, pineapple lumps, and try some fijeoa and L&P.

    Have fun!

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  16. Comment on Going on a cruise soon: how can I be a better human being? in ~travel

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    Which will vary from company to company and I imagine is less of an issue on US based cruise lines. Since OP seems concerned about such things I'd recommend looking at some actual data- find out...

    Which will vary from company to company and I imagine is less of an issue on US based cruise lines. Since OP seems concerned about such things I'd recommend looking at some actual data- find out how much service staff are typically paid on their particular cruise line.

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  17. Comment on Plumbing questions in ~life.home_improvement

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    IANAP but I'm a homeowner and I've run into some of these. Idk I had what I thought was sewer gas issues turned out to just be drain lines that had a lot of buildup. Get some cheap plastic drain...

    IANAP but I'm a homeowner and I've run into some of these.

    1. Idk
    2. I had what I thought was sewer gas issues turned out to just be drain lines that had a lot of buildup. Get some cheap plastic drain snakes and try that before digging into expensive repairs. You'll need a drain snake at some point regardless. The caps on the drains for showers can be pulled up with a screw driver, the other drains you can just go straight in. Also prepare yourself for the smell of death.
    3. Last couple places I've lived I've had a shower that does that. I assume it's just a buildup of water at the end of the showerhead which is in an unstable balance between gravity and pressure. Kind of like having water in a straw with thumb over the top- it won't drain out unless something perturbs the water. To my knowledge this is normal.
    4. I had the same issue on that same type of setup. In my case I was able to resolve it with clearing the plastic water inlet. The process was shutoff the water, find where the cold water exits into the tank which is a plastic cap about an inch or so around, remove the cap, place an inverted cup over this water outlet, turn on the water all the way and let it run for a couple minutes, then turn off water and put it all back together.
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  18. Comment on Where are you on the spectrum of vacation planning? Detailed to the hour or floating like a leaf in the wind? in ~travel

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    My favorite part of my London trip was an impromptu trip out to Charles Darwins house. We got to explore the train system, hike through a little city, meet some sheep, chat with some real small...

    My favorite part of my London trip was an impromptu trip out to Charles Darwins house. We got to explore the train system, hike through a little city, meet some sheep, chat with some real small town locals at a small town pub, and the house itself was really interesting. You definitely don't have to do that but I'd really recommend finding something interesting outside the heart of the city to explore while you're there.

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  19. Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement

  20. Comment on The carry-on-baggage bubble is about to pop in ~travel

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    You are lucky - or I'm unlucky. I fly what I'd consider an average amount and have had my luggage lost twice. Granted in both cases that eventually did find my suitcase but in one instance took 3...

    You are lucky - or I'm unlucky. I fly what I'd consider an average amount and have had my luggage lost twice. Granted in both cases that eventually did find my suitcase but in one instance took 3 weeks to find and get it to me (replacing a wardrobe on vacation ain't cheap!) and the other they found soonish but I had to drive an hour back to the airport to get it. I go carry-on now.

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