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Comment on A PV Solar company wants to build a PV farm on our land. I am not sure what to do. in ~talk
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Comment on Lightest, cheapest laptop out there with best battery life in ~tech
smiba Link ParentTechnically even webpages can execute code on your machine nowadays so yeah, you can be affected by it. Its mostly migrated in new kernels though. (But you will have some performance loss)Technically even webpages can execute code on your machine nowadays so yeah, you can be affected by it. Its mostly migrated in new kernels though. (But you will have some performance loss)
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Comment on Which smartphone and carrier are you using? (USA only) in ~tech
smiba LinkXiaomi Mix 3, I think it looks very good and MIUI is kinda like iOS but running Android. Its not super affordable though, I think its going for around $450-$650 depending on the modelXiaomi Mix 3, I think it looks very good and MIUI is kinda like iOS but running Android.
Its not super affordable though, I think its going for around $450-$650 depending on the model
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~movies
smiba Link ParentJust watched The Prestige, excellent movie! Thanks for your recommendation :) Annihilation is still on the watchlistJust watched The Prestige, excellent movie! Thanks for your recommendation :)
Annihilation is still on the watchlist
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~movies
smiba Link ParentI also vouch for Alien, absolute classic! I've put Annihilation and The Prestige on my watch list, thanks for the recommendations!I also vouch for Alien, absolute classic!
I've put Annihilation and The Prestige on my watch list, thanks for the recommendations!
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
smiba LinkBeen stuck on "twenty one pilots - Vessel" (album) this week, some really good songs on there that really outperform their newer songs in my opinion. Kinda looking for more similar artists like it...Been stuck on "twenty one pilots - Vessel" (album) this week, some really good songs on there that really outperform their newer songs in my opinion.
Kinda looking for more similar artists like it as well, so if anyone has any recommendations I'm open for it.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~movies
smiba (edited )Link ParentI edited my comment to list some movies I'd recommend but you've most likely already seen. If you want more recommendations here are a few: (I woudn't call this the universal list of recommended...I edited my comment to list some movies I'd recommend but you've most likely already seen.
If you want more recommendations here are a few:
(I woudn't call this the universal list of recommended movies though, but these are a few I liked and recommend)10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) - Drama / Horror / Mystery - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179933
- A bit of a slower movie but honestly the mystery will stay until the end
21 Jump Street (2012) - Comedy / Action / Crime - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1232829
- Classic comedy movie with Jonah Hill, if you like his movies check this one out
Arrival (2016) - Sci-Fi / Mystery / Drama - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164
- Cool Sci-Fi movie, stays interesting.
Attack the block (2011) - Comedy / Sci-Fi / Drama - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1478964
- One of the better comedy movies, sometimes a bit predictable but I highly recommend it!
The Babadook (2014) - Horror / Drama / Mystery - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2321549
- One scary movie, this one will scare you no matter how trained at watching Horror movies you may be. Honestly one of the best I've seen in its genre
Bad Ass (2012) - Action / Comedy / Drama - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1928330
- I don't remember this one too well in detail (seen it a few years ago) but I remember it being pretty funny even through the reviews are not too excited about it. Watch at your own risk, this is the recommendation I may regret haha
The Call (2013) - Crime / Drama / Horror - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1911644
- Another movie that will keep your attention, nice thriller with some action. Recommended!
This is the End (2013) - Comedy / Fantasy - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1245492
- Classic movie written by Seth Rogen, funny but a bit vulgar at times. Maybe its more of a millennial movie, I probably wouldn't recommend this one to my grandma. Also weed lol
In Bruges (2008) - Comedy / Crime / Drama - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780536
- Great Crime / Comedy movie, a lot of crime comedy type movies get their comedy from being "silly" but this one is actually quite decent!
It Follows (2014) - Horror / Mystery / Thriller - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3235888
- Another great Horror / Mystery movie that gets its thrill from most of the story and not too much from the jump scares. Kept me on the edge of my chair while watching!
Kick Ass (2010) - Action / Comedy - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1250777
- Its pretty bad but thats just what makes it so good. "superhero" comedy movie, kinda what would happen if you or me would just decide to become a hero just now.
Little Boy (2015) - Drama / History / War - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1810683
- I don't really remember it but I know it made me cry, watch this if you like drama movies where you can cry from
Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) - Comedy / Drama - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0415978
- Super unique movie, watched this one multiple times. Seriously watch this one!! Its slow but it has such a weird slice of life aesthetic to it. Damn I might watch it again tonight, been a while. ))<>((
One Hour Photo (2002) - Drama / Thriller - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265459
- Not exceptionally good or anything but it deserves way more attention then it did. I enjoyed it
Pineapple Express (2008) - Comedy / Crime / Action - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910936
- Weed lol
Superbad (2007) - Comedy - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0829482
- A nearly timeless comedy movie about a bunch of dudes in college that try to be cool - This one is high on my recommendation list. Honestly you should've seen this one!
Zodiac (2007) - Crime / Drama / Mystery - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443706
- Somewhat slow movie but good. Doesn't try to "overdo" it but stays interesting
This is just a quick look at my likes so I have probably skipped MANY great movies, but these are a few that I liked!
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~movies
smiba (edited )LinkTo be honest it kinda depends on who you talk to about movies. A lot of it comes down to taste, I can recommend a bunch of movies I like and think are pretty well respected but that doesn't mean...To be honest it kinda depends on who you talk to about movies.
A lot of it comes down to taste, I can recommend a bunch of movies I like and think are pretty well respected but that doesn't mean you will enjoy them or feel like you benefited from watching them.
With "an educated person" does this refer to intelligence or movie knowledge? Because that would also really change the movies I'd recommend :)
Anyways these excellent movies I'm sure everyone will enjoy:
American Sniper (2014) - Action / Drama - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179136
Exam (2009) - Mystery / Thriller - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1258197
Ex Machina (2014) - Drama / Mystery / Sci-Fi - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0470752
Full Metal Jacket (1987) - Drama / War - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093058
The Imitation Game (2014) - Biography / Drama / Thriller - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970
Interstellar (2014) - Adventure / Drama / Sci-Fi - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692
The Shawshank Redeption (1994) - Drama - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161 -
Comment on I would be fine if ads were implemented to help fund Tildes in ~tildes
smiba LinkI'd prefer if tildes would stay ad free Having a donation method or subscription however would interests me, nothing that you /need/ to have but something that can give a nice feeling of helping...I'd prefer if tildes would stay ad free
Having a donation method or subscription however would interests me, nothing that you /need/ to have but something that can give a nice feeling of helping to maintain the website.
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Comment on Internet Archive in ~comp
smiba Link ParentI have a basic understanding of my own body, but I have no idea about a lot of the chemical reactions that occur and how this affects the whole bunch. Its like with computers, most people...I have a basic understanding of my own body, but I have no idea about a lot of the chemical reactions that occur and how this affects the whole bunch.
Its like with computers, most people understand the basics. A CPU, motherboard, storage medium but no idea how the actual data is being transferred and what parts are being used.
I honestly think PV arrays can look pretty good but then I'm an Engineer and a slight eco-nerd. Depending on how they're installed they may reflect sunlight towards the house in an unwanted way though (however if they're installed facing away from the house you will have NO issues at all!)
No idea about the price though, if this is their initial offer you may want to bluff a bit and get the price up ever so slightly. ($3000, targetting $2800 after their counter offer)
I don't know the value of land and the amount of sun that comes onto your land (which would influence the price), but I do know a bit about businesses.
Do check with someone else on the value of the land for PV installations. You can also do it yourself by figuring out how much sunlight you receive, how much the panels and installation would cost and expecting them to be paid off after 20 years (1/3rd of their operation would be profitable), find at what point it would not be worthwhile paying for the land
EDIT: Also, lets say this is 15% of what you'd make off the airbnb, but having it around removes 10% of the airbnb rental price still means you make more money. (And you get the money from 2 places where one is fixed, making your income more secure)