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Comment on A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix in ~space
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A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
mikey Link ParentI am about a chapter away from finishing kitchen confidential, I love it, just happened to leave it at home while traveling, only bringing a cook's tour with me. It's been a great read so far, and...I am about a chapter away from finishing kitchen confidential, I love it, just happened to leave it at home while traveling, only bringing a cook's tour with me.
It's been a great read so far, and I have not even watched the TV show! Thanks for the recommendations, I'll try to pick it up if I can soon!!
Any other recommendations for authors similar to Bourdain? I have not read much non-fiction, generally, but have been really enjoying his works.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
mikey LinkReading A Cook's Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines by Anthony Bourdain. I am really resonating with his constant existential dread while filming in other countries. He has this desire to...Reading A Cook's Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines by Anthony Bourdain. I am really resonating with his constant existential dread while filming in other countries. He has this desire to connect with the culture he is existing in. What I specifically resonate with are his realizations of the wall that is between him and other people as he films and 'performs' the role of tv host while with them. Haven't finished yet, but I'm really surprised by how good his writing is!
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Comment on Inside the scam network in ~tech
mikey Link ParentI guess in this case, what use does a local police force have for a light armored vehicle? Independent of the purchase being a good deal, I believe these kinds of purchases are a waste of money....I guess in this case, what use does a local police force have for a light armored vehicle? Independent of the purchase being a good deal, I believe these kinds of purchases are a waste of money. The role of a police force in a community should be community law enforcement, not military role play.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~books
mikey LinkI don't have any recommendations at the moment, but curious how long did it take you to read 100(!!!) books?I don't have any recommendations at the moment, but curious how long did it take you to read 100(!!!) books?
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Comment on Confess your food crimes in ~food
mikey Link ParentNot that it is the exact same, but one of my favorite kinds of pizza slice is "General Tso's" which was a white pizza that had cut up General Tso's chicken, broccoli, and onion, with the sauce...Kraft Mac with leftover General Tsos mixed in.
Not that it is the exact same, but one of my favorite kinds of pizza slice is "General Tso's" which was a white pizza that had cut up General Tso's chicken, broccoli, and onion, with the sauce drizzled over. I think I am going to you crime, thanks!
Maggi sauce on Chips Ahoy.
As a kid I used to do BBQ sauce (whatever was on hand) or yellow mustard and sometimes a slice of cheese... times were simpler when my taste buds were still developing!
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Comment on Confess your food crimes in ~food
mikey Link ParentI feel like this is the opposite of a food crime, unless the crime here is turning a pizza into a wholly new thing.I feel like this is the opposite of a food crime, unless the crime here is turning a pizza into a wholly new thing.
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Comment on Confess your food crimes in ~food
mikey Link ParentThank you! My uncle taught me this particular monstrous action, I hope to pass it on one day! In defense of those who don't like monsters, I believe I would also find this disgusting if I hadn't...Thank you! My uncle taught me this particular monstrous action, I hope to pass it on one day! In defense of those who don't like monsters, I believe I would also find this disgusting if I hadn't been shown at a young age!
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Comment on Confess your food crimes in ~food
mikey LinkKetchup on cold pizza, straight from the fridge!Ketchup on cold pizza, straight from the fridge!
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Comment on Taskmaster NZ - Season 4, Episode 1 - 'A love bomb' | Full episode in ~tv
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Comment on Book suggestions in ~books
mikey Link ParentEarthsea series is wonderful. I love the story in A wizard of Earthsea. Ursula K. Le Guin is the GOAT!! I would highly recommend checking out The Lefthand of Darkness. Le Guin writes such...Earthsea series is wonderful. I love the story in A wizard of Earthsea. Ursula K. Le Guin is the GOAT!! I would highly recommend checking out The Lefthand of Darkness.
Le Guin writes such detailed, yet mysterious worlds, immersing you in a world's culture. Like an outsider in a foreign city, your head swivels, eyes dart as you try to take in everything she has to offer in her settings and characters. Every time I read one of her books it's like traveling to a new place.
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Comment on Did a private equity fire truck industry consolidation worsen the Los Angeles fires? in ~enviro
mikey LinkYet another story about a private equity firm's actions that trickle down into harming people's lives and livelihoods.Yet another story about a private equity firm's actions that trickle down into harming people's lives and livelihoods.
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Comment on The gossip trap - How civilization came to be and how social media is ending it in ~humanities.history
mikey LinkI thoroughly enjoyed this essay. It makes me want to read the examined book, but also lets me reframe my current readings with a more critical eye. Thanks for posting!I thoroughly enjoyed this essay. It makes me want to read the examined book, but also lets me reframe my current readings with a more critical eye. Thanks for posting!
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Comment on What are some great time savers on CLI that you would recommend? in ~comp
mikey Link ParentI prefer including -i in my grep commands. I am terrible at remembering case for certain processes or things I am looking for!I prefer including -i in my grep commands. I am terrible at remembering case for certain processes or things I am looking for!
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Comment on Star Wars Outlaws - Everything you need to know about the first open world game in the galaxy far, far away in ~games
mikey Link ParentI found myself having very similar thoughts after hearing about Dune: Awakening. The setting it very much meant to drive the story, but Arrakis is not necessarily a place I would find fun to...I found myself having very similar thoughts after hearing about Dune: Awakening. The setting it very much meant to drive the story, but Arrakis is not necessarily a place I would find fun to explore all its corners and talk to the people living there.
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Comment on Book recommendations, specifically in ~books
mikey Link ParentThe Mars Trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson! Very interesting sci-fi series taking you from humans landing on Mars though the first years of settlement fully terra forming the planet. Highly recommend.The Mars Trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson! Very interesting sci-fi series taking you from humans landing on Mars though the first years of settlement fully terra forming the planet. Highly recommend.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
mikey LinkFinally got a round to reading Molester Man, it was really good would recommend it!Finally got a round to reading Molester Man, it was really good would recommend it!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
mikey LinkTechnically not reading, but I have been listening to the Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski (first Witcher book). I am enjoying it much much more than the show and games I've played! I love the...Technically not reading, but I have been listening to the Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski (first Witcher book). I am enjoying it much much more than the show and games I've played! I love the attention to detail in the book regarding the day to day of their adventures. I went in expecting more pulp fantasy with a Mary Sue MC, but get excited Everytime Getalt says "I'm to old for this" after almost dying!
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Comment on How two US pharmacists figured out that oral phenylephrine decongestants don’t work in ~health
mikey LinkMy recent run in with covid makes much more sense! Dayquil and Nyquil we beneficial, but did not prevent mucus build up and I still had a lot of trouble sleeping until I started using different...My recent run in with covid makes much more sense! Dayquil and Nyquil we beneficial, but did not prevent mucus build up and I still had a lot of trouble sleeping until I started using different decongestants!
Nice little article that discusses challenges NASA scientists face keeping the Voyager space programs up and available to transmit valuable data back to Earth! The technology we made to send these spacecraft up into the stars is down right wonderful!