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Comment on Dating etiquette question in ~life
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Comment on How many strings must you string from string cheese in order for it to be considered string cheese and not just eating a stick of mozzarella? in ~food
inner_vision LinkThough to say, really. A large part of the equation is the user themselves. One could imagine a scenario where the cheese stringer themselves poorly string the cheese. Not peeling back a thicket...Though to say, really. A large part of the equation is the user themselves. One could imagine a scenario where the cheese stringer themselves poorly string the cheese. Not peeling back a thicket of viney cheese, but merely splitting it in two.
One could verify the veracity of the cheese by looking at the striations on the torn halves.
Is this not still string cheese?
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Comment on Help cleaning stains off laminate in ~life.home_improvement
inner_vision LinkI do something like this for a living. It's hard to tell from the picture what's going on with the floor finish, but it doesn't look great. My first shot would be thinners. Dampen a bit of rag and...I do something like this for a living. It's hard to tell from the picture what's going on with the floor finish, but it doesn't look great.
My first shot would be thinners. Dampen a bit of rag and give it a wipe. Don't let any excess product sit.
If that doesn't work, it's likely in the finish. If there's a decent build to the finish, and the staining doesn't penetrate too deep, there's options to scrape, buff, and touch up re-spray. A good result is within reach of someone who's handy.
Beyond that, how would a little rug there look?
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Comment on Extremely metal "bone collector" caterpillar cloaks itself in the shattered exoskeletons of its vanquished foes in ~enviro
inner_vision Link ParentWhat's updawg?What's updawg?
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Comment on A note on Worm - A review of John McCrae's Worm in ~books
inner_vision Link ParentI don't know how far in advance the author had the particulars of that scene planned out, but it comes pretty deep into the work. The readers first impression will always be about the teenage girl...I don't know how far in advance the author had the particulars of that scene planned out, but it comes pretty deep into the work. The readers first impression will always be about the teenage girl dealing with bullies while exploring her burgeoning superpowers, and it doesn't stay too far from that for awhile. It did get darker as it progressed, but I'm willing to give the reader credit that it doesn't go too far for too long. I was also a child when Gremlins and Indiana Jones came out, so maybe there's a bit of desensitization there.
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Comment on A note on Worm - A review of John McCrae's Worm in ~books
inner_vision LinkWorm was cooling its heels in my audiobook/podcast queue for ages purely because of its size. When I eventually started, I had forgotten where I'd picked up the recommendation and what I was to...Worm was cooling its heels in my audiobook/podcast queue for ages purely because of its size. When I eventually started, I had forgotten where I'd picked up the recommendation and what I was to expect. I was initially disappointed to discover it was very clearly a YA superhero story. However, I reminded myself that my typical audio fare is mostly TTRPG podcasts, and perhaps I shouldn't be the one casting stones. I forged on.
Your assessment is fair. I'd recommend it to Marvel fans and more broadly to the nerd fandom crowd. I had fun with it, but I didn't take it too serious. The serial nature of the chapters lead to a lot of episodes ending in a dire cliffhanger, with the next episode resolving the issue immediately via deus ex machina... But we're talking superheroes, so... That's fine. -
Comment on AirPods or not? in ~music
inner_vision LinkHave you tried memory foam eartips? I use them with my earbuds to help with comfort and to give the ANC a hand battling the noise in my environment. It might be an inexpensive way to keep the...Have you tried memory foam eartips? I use them with my earbuds to help with comfort and to give the ANC a hand battling the noise in my environment.
It might be an inexpensive way to keep the Sennheisers in play. -
Comment on Given the well-known difficulties for men to maintain friendships as they age, has anyone managed to make new friends after their 40s? in ~life.men
inner_vision LinkI still hangout with a few friends from highschool. One in particular has this ability to draw people in wherever he goes, and not in small quantities. He moved to the same city I live in a couple...I still hangout with a few friends from highschool. One in particular has this ability to draw people in wherever he goes, and not in small quantities. He moved to the same city I live in a couple years ago and he's already gathered over a dozen people from his orbit that have been introduced to the group. It absolutely baffles me on how natural it is for him.
Myself? I'd rather not. A true, deep friendship is a spiritual connection that develops over time and I don't have the bandwidth for that. I also carry some pretty wild thoughts and opinions, and I'm not sure I want to expose anyone to that. -
Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
inner_vision LinkThere are other options than Spotify for Android. I personally use Deezer, and have been quite happy with it. If you'd like to keep likes and playlists instead of starting from scratch, they make...There are other options than Spotify for Android. I personally use Deezer, and have been quite happy with it. If you'd like to keep likes and playlists instead of starting from scratch, they make it easier for you to port those over.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
inner_vision LinkI've been playing Triangle Strategy and I have mixed feelings. I love the 3D pixel art aesthetic, and it's doing a fantastic job of satisfying my turn based RPG itch. They've done great job of...I've been playing Triangle Strategy and I have mixed feelings.
I love the 3D pixel art aesthetic, and it's doing a fantastic job of satisfying my turn based RPG itch.
They've done great job of building a world full of political violence for you to explore, but leans a bit too heavily into cutscenes to assist with telling that story. My only other gripe would be the lack of diversity in the set pieces they provide for people to grind on.
Overall, it's a good game. I'm happy I chose it to play over my holiday break.
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Comment on AlbumLove recommendations thread: September 2023 in ~music
inner_vision LinkBig Sugar - Heated I remember hearing a story on the radio about Big Sugar being a bit of an inside joke within the Canadian rock scene for the quantity of speakers they'd drag from stage to...I remember hearing a story on the radio about Big Sugar being a bit of an inside joke within the Canadian rock scene for the quantity of speakers they'd drag from stage to stage. Needless to say, their album Heated is best played loud.
Why do I love it? Besides being an absolute sucker for their guitars crunch, I was able to see them live a half dozen times when they were hot. At that time, I was in college and working part time at a family run pizza shop. I was newly fledged into the world, my parents were a distant memory, and I was drunk on freedom. Basically, they were a big part of my personal soundtrack during a time that's special to me.
They're definitely worth a listen if you're into a heavier blues rock. Also, you will notice a lot of reggae inspired rhythms.
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Comment on Looking for ideas for wholesome bachelor party fun in ~life
inner_vision LinkFor the most organized bachelor party I've been in, the best man sent out a checklist to all the attendees with a couple options for a full day. We ended up racing in an indoor mini Indy, and took...For the most organized bachelor party I've been in, the best man sent out a checklist to all the attendees with a couple options for a full day. We ended up racing in an indoor mini Indy, and took over an indoor paintball range. Good times.
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Comment on Travel kit in ~food
inner_vision LinkI've needed a can opener before. My apologies to that rentals knives that night. Beyond that, I've had need for some smaller food storage containers for lunches away from home base.I've needed a can opener before. My apologies to that rentals knives that night.
Beyond that, I've had need for some smaller food storage containers for lunches away from home base.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
inner_vision LinkI've had a couple pieces of wormy maple mocking me from my workshop for a couple of months, so I introduced them to my tablesaw and router. I made a frame for my bathroom mirror. It's mitred...I've had a couple pieces of wormy maple mocking me from my workshop for a couple of months, so I introduced them to my tablesaw and router.
I made a frame for my bathroom mirror.
It's mitred corners and a chamfer on the inside edge, so a fairly simple design. I was interested in a light grey/brown finish to make the staining around the worm holes pop, and I think it came out perfectly! -
Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
inner_vision Link ParentThat's fantastic! I did the same thing on Whiteface mountain back in 2009. My beat-up old Saturn did not like that side trip. Whiteface is 4,867' and felt unreal, I couldn't imagine 14,000'+That's fantastic! I did the same thing on Whiteface mountain back in 2009. My beat-up old Saturn did not like that side trip.
Whiteface is 4,867' and felt unreal, I couldn't imagine 14,000'+ -
Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
inner_vision LinkThe most memorable part of the weekend was a trip to an antique market the next town over with a couple of friends. It's more of a garage sale from the 80's than an antique market, but I found a...The most memorable part of the weekend was a trip to an antique market the next town over with a couple of friends. It's more of a garage sale from the 80's than an antique market, but I found a few treasures to bring home.
The rest of the week was fairly typical. -
Comment on New tinnitus therapy can quiet torturous ringing in the ears in ~science
inner_vision Link ParentI'm also a non-doctor Canadian. I wasn't aware there was a pronunciation other than 'tin eye tuss'. More to your other news, I was tested and fit for my first pair of hearing aids last year, at...I'm also a non-doctor Canadian. I wasn't aware there was a pronunciation other than 'tin eye tuss'.
More to your other news, I was tested and fit for my first pair of hearing aids last year, at the ripe age of 44. Though the hearing aids were life changing, they didn't help too much with my tinnitus.
I hope your results turn out well for you! -
Comment on Do you use props in your role playing games? in ~games.tabletop
inner_vision LinkNo real props, but I've been playing around with Dall-E to generate pictures of the settings my PC's are going to be playing in. It's mostly just images of ruins, or cellars. I'll mount them to...No real props, but I've been playing around with Dall-E to generate pictures of the settings my PC's are going to be playing in. It's mostly just images of ruins, or cellars. I'll mount them to some thick cardstock, and I'll apply some adhesive shelf liner to the back, so it's not just a sheet of paper I'm handing out.
Also, for one of my groups, I've been building out the dungeons with foam core walls, alongside wood, and clay assets. It's a ton of work, but it scratches my creative itch. -
Comment on Any fans of the CFL on here? in ~sports.american_football
inner_vision LinkTruthfully, I've always watched the NFL. However, after conspiring with my brothers and father this past fall, I found myself on a plane heading out to see the Grey Cup. Overall, it was an...Truthfully, I've always watched the NFL. However, after conspiring with my brothers and father this past fall, I found myself on a plane heading out to see the Grey Cup.
Overall, it was an incredible experience. The biggest difference I found between the two leagues was the much faster pace of the Canadian game. It definitely piqued my interest in becoming a fan. Sadly, it doesn't seem like there's a good streaming option.
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Comment on What’s the one item you make for get togethers that everyone loves that is secretly super easy to prepare? in ~food
inner_vision Link ParentThat sounds a lot like devil's on horseback. I also have a friend that makes them, and they are delicious.That sounds a lot like devil's on horseback. I also have a friend that makes them, and they are delicious.
It's tough to say without the overarching context of your existing relationship. I can definitely envision scenarios where it would be a problem, and others where it would be no big deal at all.
I also think a person who is able to throw caution to the wind and proceed with confidence is much more likely to succeed over an individual with a hesitant, come what may approach in these sorts of scenarios.
So ultimately, I don't think there is a normal. Why make a rule for yourself where one doesn't exist?