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Comment on Researchers are on a tight deadline to save San Francisco Bay's only marine lab before San Francisco State University shuts it down in ~science
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Comment on ‘I’m Still Here’ wins best international feature Oscar in a first for Brazil in ~movies
rkib7 LinkSuch an important, moving, and unfortunately still timely film. Personally, I felt Fernanda Torres deserved the best actress Oscar.Such an important, moving, and unfortunately still timely film. Personally, I felt Fernanda Torres deserved the best actress Oscar.
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Comment on 2025 Oscar winner predictions in ~movies
rkib7 LinkI've seem a number of the nominated films, including 9 of 10 for best picture and all 5 for leading actor. I'd guess Brody might win rather than Chalamet but you may be right. Personally, I vote...I've seem a number of the nominated films, including 9 of 10 for best picture and all 5 for leading actor. I'd guess Brody might win rather than Chalamet but you may be right. Personally, I vote for Coleman Domingo (in SING SING.)
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Comment on FireAid LA Benefit Concert livestream in ~enviro
rkib7 (edited )LinkI let a lot of my friends here in L.A. know about the options to view this benefit concert, the biggest communal fundraising event thus far for those affected by the devastating fires. My spouse,...I let a lot of my friends here in L.A. know about the options to view this benefit concert, the biggest communal fundraising event thus far for those affected by the devastating fires.
My spouse, a fellow Angeleno, and I watched the broadcast streaming live, from around 7pm until it wrapped well past midnight. We found it very moving - especially the regular people who told their stories - as well as healing and uplifting. (One of the musical highlights for us was Sting and Flea joining Stevie Wonder and his band for the song "Higher Ground.")
Grateful to all involved!!
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
rkib7 LinkSaw “Sing Sing” tonight.👍🏼 (Didn’t know much about it going in - which is always my preference.) I previously thought Adrian Brody might get the Oscar for Best Actor, but now strongly feel Coleman...Saw “Sing Sing” tonight.👍🏼 (Didn’t know much about it going in - which is always my preference.) I previously thought Adrian Brody might get the Oscar for Best Actor, but now strongly feel Coleman Domingo should win.
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Comment on "Recommend a nonfiction book" - Book reviews in ~books
rkib7 Link ParentI highly recommend the new documentary INVISIBLE NATION about Taiwan and its first female president. Informative, interesting, moving, inspiring and also alarming. (Doesn't specifically discuss...I highly recommend the new documentary INVISIBLE NATION about Taiwan and its first female president. Informative, interesting, moving, inspiring and also alarming.
(Doesn't specifically discuss the chip's situation.)
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Comment on Days of darkness: How one woman escaped the conspiracy theory trap that has ensnared millions in ~life
rkib7 Link ParentWish I'd seen your summary before I read through the whole lengthy article! Didn't learn anything new, especially after all my time browsing r/QAnonCasualties and listening to the QAA podcast.Wish I'd seen your summary before I read through the whole lengthy article! Didn't learn anything new, especially after all my time browsing r/QAnonCasualties and listening to the QAA podcast.
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Comment on If you had up to $55k to purchase an electric vehicle (new/used) with a range of a least 250 miles, what would you buy? in ~transport
rkib7 Link ParentGlad you had a positive experience. My partner & I recently rented a Polestar for the weekend and found a lot of things not to our liking. The clearance at top of door openings seemed too low - we...Glad you had a positive experience. My partner & I recently rented a Polestar for the weekend and found a lot of things not to our liking. The clearance at top of door openings seemed too low - we both hit our heads at least once getting in and out. The visors were too short especially when turned to the side, the roof post was too wide inhibiting rear visibility, the arm wrests were at completely different levels, the AirPlay mapping system didn't work properly - kept showing we were still at a location we'd already left, etc. We felt the Tesla Y we rented earlier in the year was better overall. Actually, we're now looking forward to test driving a new Kia Sorrento - especially attracted by the 3rd row of seating.
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Comment on Zara Larsson & David Guetta – On My Love (2023) in ~music
rkib7 LinkThanks for posting. I was unfamiliar with this singer, whom I learned has been around and popular for years, performing since she was a kid. Also enjoyed checking out her prior collaboration with...Thanks for posting. I was unfamiliar with this singer, whom I learned has been around and popular for years, performing since she was a kid. Also enjoyed checking out her prior collaboration with Guetta in 2016 for "This One's For You," the official UEFA EURO anthem.
https://youtu.be/MoHnffhBwqs?si=zDEA0uhYHagVJSmp -
Comment on Inside STAR Guides, Utah's abusive anti-porn camp for teens in ~life
rkib7 Link ParentThanks, sounds interesting to check out, although I was really annoyed by the only BTB show I've listened to so far. Robert Evans, the podcast host, repeatedly mispronounces the name of a cult...Thanks, sounds interesting to check out, although I was really annoyed by the only BTB show I've listened to so far. Robert Evans, the podcast host, repeatedly mispronounces the name of a cult leader, the subject of the episode. I found the correct pronunciation could be quickly and easily confirmed in less that 60 seconds online, in a multitude of recorded news stories and interviews. It made me skeptical about the accuracy of the rest of that show and of other episodes.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music
rkib7 LinkI have such a short attention span these days, often swiping to next story or video before finishing the current one. In the case of this sign language interpretation, I watched the translator all...I have such a short attention span these days, often swiping to next story or video before finishing the current one. In the case of this sign language interpretation, I watched the translator all the way through, which I might not even have done for the singer herself. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼👍🏼
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~music
rkib7 LinkWow, thanks for sharing. I ended up going down a rabbit hole of DJ Cumberbund mashup videos. Had to forcibly close YouTube as they kept coming. So good.Wow, thanks for sharing. I ended up going down a rabbit hole of DJ Cumberbund mashup videos. Had to forcibly close YouTube as they kept coming. So good.
I appreciated being made aware of this situation, plan to share the article with some of my Bay Area family and friends. Would like to upvote the post but it doesn't seem to be an option.