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Comment on Most adults will gain half a kilo this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’. in ~health
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Comment on Climate stress has millennials rethinking retirement in ~finance
Plik Link ParentInvesting is the way to go. Anyone who wants a good intro should check out Boglehead ~3 fund portfolios for statistically "safe" investments with ETFs. On a more risky note, buying calls or...Investing is the way to go. Anyone who wants a good intro should check out Boglehead ~3 fund portfolios for statistically "safe" investments with ETFs.
On a more risky note, buying calls or selling puts at the end of the month or year seems to work pretty well, as everything seems to drop at these times when people close their positions or sell off stock. Options are pretty intense though, not for the weak of heart.
JP Morgan now has two dividend ETFs, JEPI and JEPQ, that are "copies" of their special funds for super rich people. They seem ok. I put a little into JEPQ, and it pays for my VPN and Netflix each month at least. My position is also up ~5%, so similar to a HYSA. Monthly cash dividends, and a bit of capital gains over time is nothing to complain about. If I had a million bucks I could probably put half into these and retire early, living off the monthly dividends. Too bad I don't have a million bucks :(
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Comment on Is it just me or has advertising lost the plot entirely? in ~life
Plik LinkThe phrase is actually "There's food in the house", or better translated "We have food at home", which is something parents all over the US have 100% said to their kids at some point. The funny...The phrase is actually "There's food in the house", or better translated "We have food at home", which is something parents all over the US have 100% said to their kids at some point.
The funny thing is my parents definitely said it not just because there was food at home, but because they (and 100% other parents) were implying money was already spent on groceries, and eating out was too expensive, and thus a waste. So it's kinda hilarious because Door Dash is (as you said) implying that ordering over priced food, and paying their absurd delivery fees is somehow a financially cheaper option than just letting the groceries you already bought go bad.
Point being it's a much worse ad than what you said in your rant when the Spanish phrase is properly translated.
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Comment on What kind of app/service am I looking for? in ~tech
Plik LinkI use Ticktick, not open source, but it has a monthly calendar view in the paid version and the quickest task entry I found across a few apps/calendars. I liked it more than Todoist.I use Ticktick, not open source, but it has a monthly calendar view in the paid version and the quickest task entry I found across a few apps/calendars. I liked it more than Todoist.
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Comment on "The Telepathy Tapes" is taking America by storm. But it has its roots in old autism controversies. in ~misc
Plik Link ParentThanks for reminding me of this sub-thread, I would have missed the additional entertaining comments.Thanks for reminding me of this sub-thread, I would have missed the additional entertaining comments.
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Comment on Magnus Carlsen has been disqualified from the World Rapid Championship in New York due to a dress code violation – also withdrawing from the World Blitz in ~games.tabletop
Plik Link ParentMan I worked at a no jeans place. Had almost the exact same experience in reverse. Black or dark wash jeans slipped under the radar as "dress pants", but as soon as you hit anything too close to...Man I worked at a no jeans place. Had almost the exact same experience in reverse. Black or dark wash jeans slipped under the radar as "dress pants", but as soon as you hit anything too close to blue/light wash you were getting a talking to.
Hoodies and thermals were totally ok though. Dress codes hardly ever make any sense.
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Comment on "The Telepathy Tapes" is taking America by storm. But it has its roots in old autism controversies. in ~misc
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Comment on What are some words or usage that became more prominent in 2024, either in your life or in general? in ~talk
Plik Link ParentSo... planned enshittifuckedirottification?So...
planned enshittifuckedirottification?
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Comment on pISSStream — A macOS menu bar app that shows how full the International Space Station's urine tank is in real time in ~space
Plik Link Parentomg, trust the disclaimer in the comment box!omg, trust the disclaimer in the comment box!
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Comment on Suggestions for a tablet or a light laptop in ~tech
Plik Link ParentAny advice/insights on their newer X1 Tablets? I have a (I think) gen 3 and am somewhat underwhelmed with the bizarre issues it has had: weird usb stuff, with constant updates warning that the...Any advice/insights on their newer X1 Tablets? I have a (I think) gen 3 and am somewhat underwhelmed with the bizarre issues it has had:
- weird usb stuff, with constant updates warning that the thing might suicide itself
- fan has gotten quite loud
- touch screen randomly stopped working (but not the stylus digitizer)
- magnetic keyboard often won't be detected
In it's favor, after all of this it did survive a small motorcycle accident with me rolling over it on my back, and is still useable with their bluetooth keyboard and stylus.
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Comment on Suggestions for a tablet or a light laptop in ~tech
Plik Link ParentIf you need the clitmouse (like me), get their bluetooth compact keyboard. That keyboard has lasted longer with no issues than any of their actual computers, and can be used with anything. In a...If you need the clitmouse (like me), get their bluetooth compact keyboard. That keyboard has lasted longer with no issues than any of their actual computers, and can be used with anything.
In a pinch I can use it with my Samsung phone to write emails and....the clitmouse even works with Samsung's Android UI. Oh, and Dex.
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Comment on Suggestions for a tablet or a light laptop in ~tech
Plik Link ParentI am a fan of the X1 Tablet + ThinkPad Compact Bluetooth Keyboard combo, literally never use the magnetically attached keyboard that came with the tablet. I would love their folding ThinkPad...I am a fan of the X1 Tablet + ThinkPad Compact Bluetooth Keyboard combo, literally never use the magnetically attached keyboard that came with the tablet.
I would love their folding ThinkPad tablet, but I really don't trust Lenovo anymore.
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Comment on Why I am pursuing a life, professionally and personally, of Christian Virtue in ~humanities
Plik Link ParentThat is reasonable enough. I would still be worried about people self censoring out of politeness. For example, on the rare occasion I do run into someone who wants to talk about God or their...I would absolutely want everyone offended to share their feelings, and welcome all counterviews and questions and challenges. I am susceptible to changing my mind, there are comments around tildes to demonstrate that, and I love the repartee I find here.
That is reasonable enough. I would still be worried about people self censoring out of politeness. For example, on the rare occasion I do run into someone who wants to talk about God or their religion, it leaves me with an uncomfortable feeling similar to someone who believes in some bizarre conspiracy theory e.g. Hillary Clinton sacrificing babies and wearing their skin (actually happened once). I usually just end up nodding and smiling while trying to formulate an escape plan to get out of the conversation ASAP.
I think those sort of conversations are better reserved for more specific spaces, as usually neither side is really interested in being converted to the beliefs of the other.
Again, I think there is a huge difference between discussion and preaching. I would not consider anything in this thread the later, which is why I have participated in it so much.
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Comment on Why I am pursuing a life, professionally and personally, of Christian Virtue in ~humanities
Plik Link ParentI think most people here are ok with discussion, but probably not preaching. I enjoyed reading OP's...OP, even though I completely disagree with all of their key points.I think most people here are ok with discussion, but probably not preaching. I enjoyed reading OP's...OP, even though I completely disagree with all of their key points.
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Comment on Why I am pursuing a life, professionally and personally, of Christian Virtue in ~humanities
Plik (edited )Link ParentYeah that's always a solution for everything. But it could also be said for flat earth theories. I just don't see the need for preaching on Tildes. I am sure there are plenty of Christian forums...Yeah that's always a solution for everything. But it could also be said for flat earth theories.
I just don't see the need for preaching on Tildes. I am sure there are plenty of Christian forums specifically for that. It's just generally annoying to me because it's always Christianity with this stuff. When was the last time you saw jews, muslims, or buddhists trying to preach their beliefs at people on a small forum like Tildes?
I don't mind discussion of religions, but preaching and sermons? That seems a bit silly to me.
And more frankly, I don't really want someone who thinks all good ultimately comes from a single western Christian god, and that humans are too ignorant to figure out right from wrong without the [un]willing influence of said god preaching their beliefs. It's an insulting idea imo.
If that does happen, are people going to be allowed to call the poster out? Or will these people be forced into silence for not being nice enough in their replies to the poster, and/or told to just filter the topic?
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Comment on Why I am pursuing a life, professionally and personally, of Christian Virtue in ~humanities
Plik (edited )Link ParentIt's a hard no from me, I don't miss having to deal with Christians and their faith at all since leaving the US (honestly it's one of the huge benefits that I frequently overlook). If someone...It's a hard no from me, I don't miss having to deal with Christians and their faith at all since leaving the US (honestly it's one of the huge benefits that I frequently overlook).
If someone wants to preach online, start a YouTube channel, please don't bring it to such a small forum as Tildes.
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Comment on What are your favorite special kitchen ingredients? in ~food
Plik LinkPretty much any of the usual Thai stuff: Pad prik pao paste (sweet red chili paste, used for stir fry), not the same as pad grapao which is a specific unrelated dish Oyster sauce Fish sauce Dark...Pretty much any of the usual Thai stuff:
- Pad prik pao paste (sweet red chili paste, used for stir fry), not the same as pad grapao which is a specific unrelated dish
- Oyster sauce
- Fish sauce
- Dark sweet soy sauce
- Thai sweet chili sauce
- Kafir Lime Leaves
- Lemon grass
- "Thai" chilis
- Thai Holy Basil
- Palm sugar
- Coconut milk
- Red/Yellow/Green curry paste (Mae Ploy tubs last forever)
- Shalots
- Dried shrimp
- Dried fried onion bits
- Flat noodles
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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
Plik LinkLearn sign language? There must be apps, and obviously sound shouldn't be a key component.Learn sign language? There must be apps, and obviously sound shouldn't be a key component.
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Comment on Happy 400th birthday to the world’s oldest bond in ~finance
Plik LinkThat's pretty cool. Also the berm looked pretty small, kind of amazing that such a "small" chunk of dirt was so important because of the much larger area it protected. The allowed enforcement for...That's pretty cool. Also the berm looked pretty small, kind of amazing that such a "small" chunk of dirt was so important because of the much larger area it protected. The allowed enforcement for making sure villages took care of their sections seemed pretty intense, flogging or even branding. Imagine if ATT could run around branding random citizens for not keeping their tree branches trimmed properly!
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Comment on Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania in ~news
Plik Link ParentJust tell people you have a massive herpes outbreak, and are shy. Then ask if they wanna see. They should leave you alone.Just tell people you have a massive herpes outbreak, and are shy. Then ask if they wanna see. They should leave you alone.
It's easy. Measure your weight in the evening, then measure your weight after pooping in the morning. Ezpz 1-2 kg weight loss every night!
Actual point being is weight should be measured and tracked over months, not days. Kinda like stock market gains/losses.