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  1. Comment on Libby on a phone -> Kindle Paperwhite without WiFi. Possible in ~comp

  2. Comment on [SOLVED] What's the scifi book? in ~books

  3. Comment on [SOLVED] What's the scifi book? in ~books

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    Shades Children by Garth Nix

    Shades Children by Garth Nix

    5 votes

  4. Comment on Using 3D surface maps, scientists led by Durham University, found crevasses had significantly increased in size and depth on Greenland's ice sheet over the five years between 2016 and 2021 in ~enviro

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    I am currently in Christchurch, NZ waiting for a flight down to Antarctica in a couple hours. When I was last there, the scientists were giving talks about how the last 5 years of sea ice growth...

    I am currently in Christchurch, NZ waiting for a flight down to Antarctica in a couple hours. When I was last there, the scientists were giving talks about how the last 5 years of sea ice growth during the winter months has declined rapidly.

    Have a read of this link

    I have been told the daily temperatures at Scott Base are around +2-4c right now. The sea ice has broken away from the island, however there is some multi-year ice at the coast which has created dense pressure ridges. While the ice breaks away every year, the amount that returns is continuously decreasing year on year.

    It was pretty shocking to see and listening to the scientists, they reckon the types of possible research in the future will change too.

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Jet Lag: Hide + Seek Japan | Trailer in ~hobbies

  6. Comment on Jet Lag: Hide + Seek Japan | Trailer in ~hobbies

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    I wouldn't mind an invite as well, if that's still available! Thanks heaps either way :)

    I wouldn't mind an invite as well, if that's still available! Thanks heaps either way :)

    1 vote

  7. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    For the first few rounds and for the new clans, I played on slow but have increased this as I learned! I did the same with StS. Umbra is awesome, I paired a penumbra champ with two morselmakers....

    For the first few rounds and for the new clans, I played on slow but have increased this as I learned! I did the same with StS.

    Umbra is awesome, I paired a penumbra champ with two morselmakers. One which created two morsels and the other copies any morsels created on the floor. This sealed the deal with a unit which gained protect after every gorge on the floor above. I think they ended with over 20 stacked protects...

    1 vote

  8. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    My wife and I have both picked up a copy of Monster Train over the weekend to scratch our StS and Balatro needs. I have been loving the combinations between the clans and the strategy between unit...

    My wife and I have both picked up a copy of Monster Train over the weekend to scratch our StS and Balatro needs. I have been loving the combinations between the clans and the strategy between unit placement on the different floors.

    A great game with rounds lasting 45 minutes to an hour. I really should get some lawn and yard chores sorted before I turn my computer on today...

    4 votes

  9. Comment on How many of you play Old School RuneScape (OSRS)? in ~games

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    I've been playing off/on since age 14 and pre EOC, came back when Old school was released and have been mostly playing when work and life allows. Nothing maxed yet, but base 90 combats. Enjoy the...

    I've been playing off/on since age 14 and pre EOC, came back when Old school was released and have been mostly playing when work and life allows. Nothing maxed yet, but base 90 combats. Enjoy the new quests and I also keep up with metas via YouTube.

    Leagues this year looked quite fun

    2 votes

  10. 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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    Many of these replies and comments are US-centric. Where I am in small town New Zealand, there are 2 charging stations in town and 1 by the port. There are none usually at the various gas stations...

    Many of these replies and comments are US-centric. Where I am in small town New Zealand, there are 2 charging stations in town and 1 by the port. There are none usually at the various gas stations if traveling and only specific charging locations along the state highway which are usually spread thin and at the slower charging speeds.

    I would be interested to get an electric car next, but until our grid improves, it's just not a viable option. Especially as NZ does not offer any subsidies for switching to electric vehicles. In light of this, I have been considering an electric hybrid, like the Hyundai Tucson, but my work requires me to carry on average 4-500kg of gear daily. Thus, a turbo diesel Hilux is the answer.

    NZ has a typically older car fleet, I believe it is around 10 to 15 years older than other countries and we rely on imports from Japan quite a bit. I have enjoyed reading the improvements and capabilities of countries that are ahead of the game and wish we had access to similar options.

    6 votes

  11. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Alpinisms - School of Seven Bells

    Alpinisms - School of Seven Bells

  12. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    https://ibb.co/album/0DW0HW My Toni goes out twice a week with our dog trainer friend. She has recently developed a bit of a crush on a yellow lab and it's very cute watching her play around. :)

    https://ibb.co/album/0DW0HW

    My Toni goes out twice a week with our dog trainer friend. She has recently developed a bit of a crush on a yellow lab and it's very cute watching her play around. :)

    1 vote

  13. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    Thank you very much! I credit my subject entirely :)

    Thank you very much! I credit my subject entirely :)

    1 vote

  14. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets