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Comment on Has anyone else run up against higher costs due to the US tariffs? in ~society
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Comment on Haku - That's all I can say (2025) in ~music
rickworks LinkHaku invaded my IG feed a while back with their cover of MONO NO AWARE a while back. Saw their MV for their new song this morning and was blown away.Haku invaded my IG feed a while back with their cover of MONO NO AWARE a while back. Saw their MV for their new song this morning and was blown away.
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Haku - That's all I can say (2025)
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Comment on US President Donald Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader in ~society
rickworks Link ParentThe Ayatollah serves more purpose as a live boogeyman than an vanquished adversary to Trump. Netanyahu is on a war crime spree so he would do so in a heartbeat if the US would back him on it....The Ayatollah serves more purpose as a live boogeyman than an vanquished adversary to Trump. Netanyahu is on a war crime spree so he would do so in a heartbeat if the US would back him on it. However, this does not negate the very crucial consequences you point out.
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Comment on Resident Evil Requiem | Reveal trailer in ~games
rickworks Link ParentExcellent! Thanks, just feeling a little game reveal FOMO. :DExcellent! Thanks, just feeling a little game reveal FOMO. :D
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Comment on Apple introduces iOS 26 with Liquid Glass redesign in ~tech
rickworks LinkWhy does it seem that I can measure the passage of time in terms of changes to border radius? This trend just seems to ebb and flow and I'm kind of tired of it.Why does it seem that I can measure the passage of time in terms of changes to border radius? This trend just seems to ebb and flow and I'm kind of tired of it.
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Comment on Resident Evil Requiem | Reveal trailer in ~games
rickworks LinkI saw a lot of commentary online about some sort of bait and switch, in a good way, about the trailer. Can someone more familiar with the series give me the short explanation?I saw a lot of commentary online about some sort of bait and switch, in a good way, about the trailer. Can someone more familiar with the series give me the short explanation?
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Comment on Ever wondered what it takes to mass-produce a new consumer product? I went inside the factories behind one of the most exciting tools I've seen — the new eufyMake E1, 3D-texture UV printer. in ~engineering
rickworks Link ParentThis is super cool and wasn't aware of it in this format. Thanks for sharing.This is super cool and wasn't aware of it in this format. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment on Donald Trump deploys Marines to Los Angeles in ~society
rickworks LinkI'm just wondering how large the civilian protestor body count is going to have to be before someone puts the brakes on ICE's current modus operandi. In the current climate with this...I'm just wondering how large the civilian protestor body count is going to have to be before someone puts the brakes on ICE's current modus operandi. In the current climate with this administration, I fear that number will be rather high.
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Comment on Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) | Official teaser trailer in ~movies
rickworks LinkTIL that William Hurt won best actor for playing Molina in 1985 version. Impressively progressive in an era where the government wouldn't even say the word AIDS.TIL that William Hurt won best actor for playing Molina in 1985 version. Impressively progressive in an era where the government wouldn't even say the word AIDS.
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Comment on Ever wondered what it takes to mass-produce a new consumer product? I went inside the factories behind one of the most exciting tools I've seen — the new eufyMake E1, 3D-texture UV printer. in ~engineering
rickworks LinkI wonder what type of design files are required to make these types of prints. It will do regular flat prints, but do you use the equivalent of some 3D application to make the raised effect?...I wonder what type of design files are required to make these types of prints. It will do regular flat prints, but do you use the equivalent of some 3D application to make the raised effect? Pretty cool stuff.
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Comment on Elon Musk calls for US President Donald Trump to be impeached as extraordinary feud escalates in ~society
rickworks LinkManufactured or not, this is all a distraction from masked ICE officers kidnapping people in the street. I will enjoy some popcorn, but don't forget about other truly awful events happening while...Manufactured or not, this is all a distraction from masked ICE officers kidnapping people in the street. I will enjoy some popcorn, but don't forget about other truly awful events happening while this grabs everyone's attention.
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Comment on What in your opinion is the greatest guitar solo? in ~music
rickworks LinkPrince's album Purple Rain solos are a take your pick of greatness, but I will have to single out the eponymous track in particular. Purple Rain It is so expressive and, to me, transcendent.Prince's album Purple Rain solos are a take your pick of greatness, but I will have to single out the eponymous track in particular.
Purple Rain
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Comment on Measles exposure alert issued for Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium by New Jersey health officials in ~health
rickworks LinkIts almost as if we should have some group of scientists or medical professionals to warn us about possible infectious diseases that are posing potential threats to the health of our citizens or...Its almost as if we should have some group of scientists or medical professionals to warn us about possible infectious diseases that are posing potential threats to the health of our citizens or something.
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Comment on What's something that makes you feel like we're living in the future? in ~talk
rickworks LinkAntihistamine eye drops. The first time I used them to deal with a bad allergic reaction to cat hair, I felt like I was taking space medicine to cope with hostile alien environments.Antihistamine eye drops.
The first time I used them to deal with a bad allergic reaction to cat hair, I felt like I was taking space medicine to cope with hostile alien environments. -
Comment on Enough with the bullshit (a letter to fellow bullshit sufferers) in ~tech
rickworks Link ParentI try to drive this point home to my 12 year old and its surprisingly difficult. Its having to teach them the painful reality of the world where, yes, trust is a rare commodity.Every ad is bullshit, regardless of what it is for.
I try to drive this point home to my 12 year old and its surprisingly difficult. Its having to teach them the painful reality of the world where, yes, trust is a rare commodity.
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Comment on What are some good stories told from non-human perspectives? in ~books
rickworks LinkRemarkably Bright Creatures is a casual read where one of the main characters is a captive octopus. Found it highly entertaining and kept a smile on my face.Remarkably Bright Creatures is a casual read where one of the main characters is a captive octopus. Found it highly entertaining and kept a smile on my face.
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Comment on Why Dua Lipa is so good at asking questions in ~books
rickworks LinkI'm not sure if the creators intent was to walk the viewer through his own path of redemptive understanding, but his smugness is really off-putting. Yes, talk show culture is vapid. Yes,...I'm not sure if the creators intent was to walk the viewer through his own path of redemptive understanding, but his smugness is really off-putting. Yes, talk show culture is vapid. Yes, influencer and lifestyle coaching is PT Barnum huckstering. But, Dua Lipa, who is presumable just a stupid aesthetically pleasing performer is actually a curious, intelligent and thoughtful person? How about not making presumptions of people and I'll try not to presume you the creator is not a pretentious prick?
Perhaps I'm being too grumpy. He does make good arguments on intellectual engagement, but the construction of his narrative didn't leave me thinking about his point.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
rickworks LinkI'll bite. Mostly since I can't convince anyone around me why this song is so great. Aespa - Supernova I'm linking a video version by youtuber TastiK. They have managed to do what I could not,...I'll bite. Mostly since I can't convince anyone around me why this song is so great.
Aespa - Supernova
I'm linking a video version by youtuber TastiK. They have managed to do what I could not, which is to provide some sort of visualization to illustrate the vocal line. It is very percussive, intertwined, beautiful, and very satisfying. Check out the full bonkers MV as well. -
Comment on Inside the US Department of Agriculture, staffers struggle with Donald Trump’s funding freeze in ~society
rickworks LinkEver since I found an article about the new world screwworm here some time ago, I've been wondering if they axed funding for its sterilization. Wonder if its going to take maggots showing up in...Ever since I found an article about the new world screwworm here some time ago, I've been wondering if they axed funding for its sterilization.
Wonder if its going to take maggots showing up in their children's wounds for people to start giving a shit.
Anyone know?
I don't know if this is specifically related to tariffs, but coffee seems to be up about 20% in the last 6 months.
I would also like to know how to discern if pricing is actually up because of tariffs, or if there are opportunists that can raise prices and then just blame them on tariffs.