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Comment on Suggestions on how to secure reasonable US Taylor Swift - Eras Tour tickets? in ~music
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Comment on Reddit pops as much as 70% in NYSE debut after selling shares at top of range in ~tech
Parliament (edited )Link ParentYea there's a very good chance this tanks below initial offering price within a week or a month. A year from now, I wouldn't be surprised if the Reddit IPO looks like the Grindr IPO, but the big...Yea there's a very good chance this tanks below initial offering price within a week or a month. A year from now, I wouldn't be surprised if the Reddit IPO looks like the Grindr IPO, but the big question mark for me is how much value they can ultimately derive from licensing their data.
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Comment on Elon Musk on racism, bailing out Donald Trump, hate speech, and more - The Don Lemon Show (full interview) in ~tech
Parliament LinkHere are the topics they cover in this interview: 00:00 - Intro 02:23 – News on X 10:07 – Donald Trump and Endorsing a Candidate 13:04 – The New Tesla Roadster 16:46 – Relaxation and Video Games...Here are the topics they cover in this interview:
00:00 - Intro
02:23 – News on X
10:07 – Donald Trump and Endorsing a Candidate
13:04 – The New Tesla Roadster
16:46 – Relaxation and Video Games
17:54 – Tweeting and Drug Use
23:19 – The Great Replacement Theory
30:03 – Content Moderation
39:15 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
51:25 – Trans Rights and the Woke Mind Virus
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Elon Musk on racism, bailing out Donald Trump, hate speech, and more - The Don Lemon Show (full interview)
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Comment on For those with an alcohol problem, are non-alcoholic beverages a wise choice? in ~health
Parliament LinkI work for a craft whiskey distillery, and we're constantly talking about societal trends around alcohol. A lot of people at the company participate in dry January, abstain during weekdays, take...I work for a craft whiskey distillery, and we're constantly talking about societal trends around alcohol. A lot of people at the company participate in dry January, abstain during weekdays, take extended tolerance breaks, substitute NA products, or just drink less when they do drink, so we're seeing the same trends mentioned in the article bearing out at a micro level. NA alternatives are certainly a net positive for societal health, but I agree with other comments here about those with an addiction. If you can't moderate your alcohol intake, then NA alternatives put you in analogous situations that could lead to relapse or overconsumption. Those social/mental/tasting cues are still present. I would be curious to see more data developed on this.
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Comment on Walmart buying TV-brand Vizio for its ad-fueling customer data in ~finance
Parliament Link ParentHello, fellow Panasonic plasma owner. I still use my Panasonic TH-50PX60 from 2006! We have it connected to an Apple TV and definitely need more HDMI outlets with our next TV, but this one has...Hello, fellow Panasonic plasma owner. I still use my Panasonic TH-50PX60 from 2006! We have it connected to an Apple TV and definitely need more HDMI outlets with our next TV, but this one has served us well for so long. We'll use it until it dies. Took 3 of us just to mount the damn thing on the wall it's so heavy.
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Comment on Know a good mix? Drop it here. in ~music
Parliament LinkDJ Nu-Mark performing at Amoeba Music in Hollywood. You should hear some songs you recognize mixed with some of his work.DJ Nu-Mark performing at Amoeba Music in Hollywood. You should hear some songs you recognize mixed with some of his work.
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Comment on Theory: All children love Darude - Sandstorm in ~music
Parliament LinkMy kids are 3 and 6, and they may not realize it but they love the Chemical Brothers. Our dance party last weekend went in a more Latin direction though: Sol Clap by QuanticMy kids are 3 and 6, and they may not realize it but they love the Chemical Brothers. Our dance party last weekend went in a more Latin direction though: Sol Clap by Quantic
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Comment on Theory: All children love Darude - Sandstorm in ~music
Parliament Link ParentSomething about the clicking sounds in this song reminded me of Who's Afraid of Detroit by Claude VonStroke.Something about the clicking sounds in this song reminded me of Who's Afraid of Detroit by Claude VonStroke.
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Comment on What do you eat when you're sick? in ~food
Parliament Link ParentI just had Korean food yesterday because a) I love Korean food, b) the weather was absolutely miserable and called for a spicy broth, and c) to help with some sinus blockage. To add to the spicy...I just had Korean food yesterday because a) I love Korean food, b) the weather was absolutely miserable and called for a spicy broth, and c) to help with some sinus blockage.
To add to the spicy soup discussion: there's a chicken tortilla soup at a local Tex Mex restaurant in my city that does me right every time.
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Comment on Paris is saying 'non' to a US-style hellscape of supersized cars – and so should the rest of Europe in ~transport
Parliament Link ParentThis is exactly what we do. My wife and I both drive old, debt-free Hondas, but we rent a minivan twice a year for our long road trips with the kids to visit my family. We've gotten the annual...it would make more sense to hire something large for the once every couple of months they really need it.
This is exactly what we do. My wife and I both drive old, debt-free Hondas, but we rent a minivan twice a year for our long road trips with the kids to visit my family. We've gotten the annual mileage put on our cars way down.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~food
Parliament LinkI refuse to eat pizza with a knife and fork no matter how hot and greasy it is, and I convinced myself there's a placebo effect that makes it taste better from eating it with my hands. I fold the...I refuse to eat pizza with a knife and fork no matter how hot and greasy it is, and I convinced myself there's a placebo effect that makes it taste better from eating it with my hands. I fold the piece in half if it's too hot to maintain its structural integrity on its own.
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Comment on What minor or inane decisions have had the biggest butterfly effect on your life? in ~talk
Parliament LinkI bought a concert ticket from a guy through reddit in spring 2013. I was living in a new city, so I didn't have anyone to actually go to the concert with. He invited me to hang out with his...I bought a concert ticket from a guy through reddit in spring 2013. I was living in a new city, so I didn't have anyone to actually go to the concert with. He invited me to hang out with his friends then gave me a ride home after the show. Turned out, we lived in the same neighborhood. We've been friends ever since, even attended each other's wedding, and now have kids that hang out together.
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Comment on Melatonin use soars among US children, with unknown risks in ~health
Parliament Link ParentThey just give it to their kids before bed hoping that will get them to sleep through the night. That's about all I know.They just give it to their kids before bed hoping that will get them to sleep through the night. That's about all I know.
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Comment on Melatonin use soars among US children, with unknown risks in ~health
Parliament LinkI’ve only taken melatonin myself a few times in the past many years ago, but anecdotally, I know a lot of parents who give their kids melatonin regularly. They are parents who haven’t been able to...I’ve only taken melatonin myself a few times in the past many years ago, but anecdotally, I know a lot of parents who give their kids melatonin regularly. They are parents who haven’t been able to successfully sleep train their children for whatever nature or nurture reason, and they’re all still struggling with their kids’ sleep schedules through the age of 5 or 6 regardless of melatonin regimen.
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Comment on Who are your go to modern or forgotten folk artists, or acoustic artists? in ~music
Parliament Link ParentI got you. Listen to this song called Live Life by Terry Reid, and let me know what you think. He's been pretty well forgotten since the 70s, but he crossed paths with a lot of big names back then.I got you. Listen to this song called Live Life by Terry Reid, and let me know what you think. He's been pretty well forgotten since the 70s, but he crossed paths with a lot of big names back then.
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Comment on What are you looking forward to right now? in ~talk
Parliament LinkMy 15-year HS reunion in a few weeks. My brother is 5 years older, so we get to see each other for our reunions since they always happen the same year. Also the first 5-7 years after I graduated,...My 15-year HS reunion in a few weeks. My brother is 5 years older, so we get to see each other for our reunions since they always happen the same year. Also the first 5-7 years after I graduated, I never felt like I'd have a strong bond with my old classmates. I needed to find my path and mature around new people outside the insular environment I came from, but after 10+ years, I realized we all went through our own version of maturing post-HS and I've become close with old friends again.
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Comment on How do you feel when people sign off an email with a single letter? in ~life
Parliament Link ParentIt was required at my old job as well (professional services), and we weren't even allowed to manage our own signatures. We had to put in a ticket with IT for it because it was admin-restricted.It was required at my old job as well (professional services), and we weren't even allowed to manage our own signatures. We had to put in a ticket with IT for it because it was admin-restricted.
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Comment on How do you feel when people sign off an email with a single letter? in ~life
Parliament (edited )Link ParentThe signature should have a direct phone number depending on your role too. We use several SaaS solutions at my job, and their support/success teams tend to hide behind email instead of having a...The signature should have a direct phone number depending on your role too. We use several SaaS solutions at my job, and their support/success teams tend to hide behind email instead of having a direct contact phone number for the team or any individual. It's really frustrating to only be able to reach someone via email or at best a scheduled Zoom/Teams call. I get that we have all these great modern solutions for a modern work environment and support has to manage their queue, but there's still no replacement for picking up the phone to make an unscheduled call to someone when you have a problem. The result is support tickets that take days to resolve instead of hours because all of the back-and-forth is taking place over email.
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Comment on It’s official: Cars are the worst product category we have ever reviewed for privacy in ~tech
Parliament Link ParentI'm still using a Panasonic plasma screen TV from the early 2000s, and I took an old Roku 3 to keep at my in-laws because I got so tired of dealing with their Samsung Smart TV. They are such junk....I'm still using a Panasonic plasma screen TV from the early 2000s, and I took an old Roku 3 to keep at my in-laws because I got so tired of dealing with their Samsung Smart TV. They are such junk. I have no idea what I'm going to do when I eventually need to replace my TV or my old Honda because everything is overly computerized rather than focusing on basic needs and functionality.
Have you taken her to see the Eras Tour movie? I have some friends who got their fix that way without breaking the bank. Everyone else I know paid out the ass for a ticket. Obviously, nothing can truly replace going to an actual concert, but to me, Ticketmaster is so usurious that I basically never go to anything but small venue/local shows nowadays.
The only other recommendation I have is to follow your city's subreddit new queue like a hawk around show day for last minute tickets. I subscribe to various major city subreddits near my small hometown, and I remember a few instances just from this tour of people looking to sell their tickets at face value or give them away for free last minute. And I just stumbled upon those not really looking for them.