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Comment on United States: What personal (non-business) tax software/program do you use? in ~finance
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Comment on Kids at-home science experiments (of the less tame variety) in ~science
hobblyhoy Link ParentWear eye protection! I had a science teacher do this experiment and a small shard of the exploding lithium went into my eye. It was not fun.Wear eye protection! I had a science teacher do this experiment and a small shard of the exploding lithium went into my eye. It was not fun.
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Comment on I’ve acquired a new superpower in ~games
hobblyhoy Link ParentFocus and maintain focus on your finger while slowly bringing it towards you.Focus and maintain focus on your finger while slowly bringing it towards you.
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Comment on What side-gigs or passive income methods have you found helpful for earning a small amount of extra money? in ~finance
hobblyhoy LinkI used to tutor on the side. Wasn't actually intending to be a thing that led to money but with word of mouth I ended up with a fairly steady stream of clients for awhile. Tbh I didn't love the...I used to tutor on the side. Wasn't actually intending to be a thing that led to money but with word of mouth I ended up with a fairly steady stream of clients for awhile. Tbh I didn't love the dynamic since most tutoring is for college kids just scraping by and I end up feeling guilty taking their money.
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Comment on What side-gigs or passive income methods have you found helpful for earning a small amount of extra money? in ~finance
hobblyhoy Link ParentWorth mentioning that this will reduce your average credit age which affects your credit score.Worth mentioning that this will reduce your average credit age which affects your credit score.
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Comment on These nearly silent wind turbines have owl-inspired ‘feathers’ in ~enviro
hobblyhoy LinkI'm so confused. I had no idea wind turbines where even loud so I just watched a half dozen videos of active turbines and my conclusion is... They're not loud? Like at all. A single car going...I'm so confused. I had no idea wind turbines where even loud so I just watched a half dozen videos of active turbines and my conclusion is... They're not loud? Like at all. A single car going passing by or birds chirping in the background or even the wind itself is much louder. And the sound it does make is actually kind of a pleasant dull white noise. Am I missing something?
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Comment on What hard scifi books could you recommend? in ~books
hobblyhoy LinkBlondsight happens to be my favorite! I don't know of any novels which are on par however a couple short story collections from Ted Chiang are. Specifically Exhalation and Stories Of Your Life And...Blondsight happens to be my favorite! I don't know of any novels which are on par however a couple short story collections from Ted Chiang are. Specifically Exhalation and Stories Of Your Life And Others
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Comment on What hard scifi books could you recommend? in ~books
hobblyhoy Link ParentI really don't know what happened with seveneves. The first two sections are great but that final act.. I couldn't even finish it. Luckily each section is basically its own whole book so I still...I really don't know what happened with seveneves. The first two sections are great but that final act.. I couldn't even finish it. Luckily each section is basically its own whole book so I still 100% agree with the recommendation.
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Comment on Looking for board game suggestions for non-gamers in ~games.tabletop
hobblyhoy Link ParentLove Concept, I've dumped a ridiculous amount of hours into it. I'll check out these others - Dorfromantik sounds particularly promising.Love Concept, I've dumped a ridiculous amount of hours into it. I'll check out these others - Dorfromantik sounds particularly promising.
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Comment on Looking for board game suggestions for non-gamers in ~games.tabletop
hobblyhoy Link ParentJust picked up Wavelength today from this comment. Heres hoping!Just picked up Wavelength today from this comment. Heres hoping!
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Comment on Looking for board game suggestions for non-gamers in ~games.tabletop
hobblyhoy Link ParentWe think the same. My group does not like fun group games though. Blow up bat make them mad. Next time I try boop more soft.We think the same. My group does not like fun group games though. Blow up bat make them mad. Next time I try boop more soft.
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Comment on Looking for board game suggestions for non-gamers in ~games.tabletop
hobblyhoy Link ParentThis is really great feedback. The one series which actually did get a bit of traction was the escape room genre but they ultimately got burnt out on it but it does show a potential soft spot for...This is really great feedback. The one series which actually did get a bit of traction was the escape room genre but they ultimately got burnt out on it but it does show a potential soft spot for coop games. I'll do some exploring.
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Comment on Looking for board game suggestions for non-gamers in ~games.tabletop
hobblyhoy Link ParentThanks for the writeup! I've played Wingspan and definitely enjoyed it and think I could sell it to this group.Thanks for the writeup! I've played Wingspan and definitely enjoyed it and think I could sell it to this group.
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Looking for board game suggestions for non-gamers
Hey everyone, Growing up, I loved playing board games with friends and family—it was a big part of my life. Now, I’ve moved away, and my girlfriend and some of her family (who live with us) have...
Hey everyone,
Growing up, I loved playing board games with friends and family—it was a big part of my life. Now, I’ve moved away, and my girlfriend and some of her family (who live with us) have zero interest in board games.
I’ve tried classics like Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Codenames, but they’re not into them at all. I’m really craving some board game time, so I’m thinking about branching out to more approachable games.
Does anyone have suggestions for games that are fun and easy to ease non-gamers into without scaring them off? Or maybe I’m just not starting with the right type of games? Any advice is appreciated, thanks!
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Comment on How to pass the time when you have nothing to do at work and just your phone? in ~talk
hobblyhoy LinkI'm not sure I'm understanding the issues with headphones. Every IT job I've had has let us wear headphones for music if we wanted to, it's very common to listen to music while working. Have they...I'm not sure I'm understanding the issues with headphones. Every IT job I've had has let us wear headphones for music if we wanted to, it's very common to listen to music while working. Have they actually outright forbid them? If it's a job where there's a literal alarm you need to be mindful of I could maybe understand but then I would just get some bone conduction headphones.
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? in ~tech
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Comment on Anyone interested in trying out Kagi? in ~tech
hobblyhoy LinkI'm pretty late to this party but would love to give it a shot if anyone has any leftI'm pretty late to this party but would love to give it a shot if anyone has any left
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Comment on Ideas for a side project I'm working on -- an RPG to help me curb my alcohol consumption in ~comp
hobblyhoy Link ParentI've been tracking calories in an app for close to a year now and am hitting my monthly weight loss goals. Imo the secret is to not worry about it so much and not create a disruption by using...I've been tracking calories in an app for close to a year now and am hitting my monthly weight loss goals. Imo the secret is to not worry about it so much and not create a disruption by using quick, ballpark estimates. For the first couple months you have to make sure to dial in your total calories goals as the initial estimates for my metabolic rate were way too high (or more likely, I tend to guess low, but same difference). I also really like "cheat days" so the lever to watch and adjust is total calories per week but I split that up into 4 days low calorie and 3 days fat kid diet. I also treat is as an absolute limit, there is no going over I just won't eat anymore. If that means going to bed hungry so be it- I should have planned better and will remember that lesson next time Im considering the double mcGriddleSausagePancake meal for breakfast. That hasn't been an issue passed the very beginning though.
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Comment on ‘Oregon Trail’ action-comedy movie in development at Apple | Movie will feature original musical numbers in the vein of 'Barbie' in ~movies
hobblyhoy LinkWell 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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Comment on Halfbakery - a collection of half baked ideas in ~misc
hobblyhoy Link ParentI 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.
Anything beyond basic taxes you're better off just getting a CPA. Its not much more - last year it cost $140 for an independent local shop whereas if I used software it was going to be about $100. And it's nice to take that stress off plus they can sometimes find something you didn't know about which makes them pay for themselves. They're also a year round aide if you have quick tax questions or, in my case, helped me when I had someone else use my SSN.