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Comment on Do any of you use Hulu? Looking for shows that entertain adults but a 7 year old can be in the room. in ~tv
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Comment on A few questions about replacing our clothes washing machine in ~life
soks_n_sandals LinkHave you looked at the Speed Queen top loaders? They are dead simple to use. They are basically consumer-commercial washing machines, but they have a huge capacity and really do a good job washing.Have you looked at the Speed Queen top loaders? They are dead simple to use. They are basically consumer-commercial washing machines, but they have a huge capacity and really do a good job washing.
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Comment on What possession(s) do you have that continue to delight you every time? in ~talk
soks_n_sandals LinkI recently bought these little magnet-loaded leather toys called Fidget Macarons that bring me a pop of joy every time I use them. I bought a stereo system a few years ago and that brings me...I recently bought these little magnet-loaded leather toys called Fidget Macarons that bring me a pop of joy every time I use them.
I bought a stereo system a few years ago and that brings me immense joy. I listen to a lot of music and it always gets my day pointed in the right direction. And as an extension of that, I picked up some Sennheiser IEMs on sale for about $120 that have been absolute godsends when I travel. They are worth every penny because they sound phenomenal and help me be ground myself when travel stress creeps up.
Lastly, I’ll echo another comment and say my bike. I rode the same bike for ~10 years and just upgraded this past summer. What a joy! I have loved cycling for a long time and this helped reinvigorate my passion for the sport.
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Comment on The obscure world of model train synthesizers in ~hobbies
soks_n_sandals LinkSharing this really interesting video about early synthesizers that could be used to generate sounds for model train systems. Halfway through, these old systems are used in a fun demonstration and...Sharing this really interesting video about early synthesizers that could be used to generate sounds for model train systems. Halfway through, these old systems are used in a fun demonstration and then torn down to show the construction.
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The obscure world of model train synthesizers
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Comment on Mathematicians discover a new kind of shape that’s all over nature (3D tessellating forms) in ~science
soks_n_sandals LinkI love to read interesting, well-communicated articles about math and science. Sharing this one here because of its convergence of math, nature, and design. The gist is a recent mathematical paper...I love to read interesting, well-communicated articles about math and science. Sharing this one here because of its convergence of math, nature, and design. The gist is a recent mathematical paper describes 3D shapes with no hard corners that fit together to uniformly fill space and how the authors began to identify the shapes in the natural world and even among some architectural designs.
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Mathematicians discover a new kind of shape that’s all over nature (3D tessellating forms)
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Comment on I just bought a 64GB iPad, anything I should know/do? in ~tech
soks_n_sandals Link ParentGenerally inclined to agree. But, I have come to love the Yume Techo planner they offer, which is ~$15 on its own, so it feels like a bit of a wash. Now, if I had other users in my family that...Generally inclined to agree. But, I have come to love the Yume Techo planner they offer, which is ~$15 on its own, so it feels like a bit of a wash. Now, if I had other users in my family that wanted a note taking app, I’d be looking at Goodnotes for the better pricing and family sharing.
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Comment on I just bought a 64GB iPad, anything I should know/do? in ~tech
soks_n_sandals Link ParentI’ve used Teams and OneNote and they’re pretty good/stable. I much prefer notability for note taking, but OneNote is what I use for work and haven’t had issues.I’ve used Teams and OneNote and they’re pretty good/stable. I much prefer notability for note taking, but OneNote is what I use for work and haven’t had issues.
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Comment on I just bought a 64GB iPad, anything I should know/do? in ~tech
soks_n_sandals LinkI got an iPad as my first Apple device four years ago, mostly to serve as an e-reader. I use it for way more now. Here are some random things I wish I knew when I got it. I thought the “Tips” app...I got an iPad as my first Apple device four years ago, mostly to serve as an e-reader. I use it for way more now. Here are some random things I wish I knew when I got it.
I thought the “Tips” app was random junk and deleted it from the home screen. It wasn’t done, just out of sight. Turns out… the Tips app is the user manual directly on the device. It is loaded with well-written doc and useful details. It has interactive tutorials for learning gestures and navigation as well built via Shortcuts.
I regret not taking advantage of the free services Apple offers. AppleTV has some great stuff. I’m now a paying subscriber. Apple Music also has some killer workout playlists, DJ mixes, interviews, and curation. I find it way better than Spotify, plus it’s lossless. I love Apple News for the magazines. I don’t care about their other curation, but the magazines a major draw for me.
I originally denied a bunch of permissions while installing apps. That was a mistake. Apple is really conservative about privacy and permissions, so EVERYTHING will ask for rudimentary stuff (coming from Android ca. 2020). Not approving can break functionality in apps full stop. Not knowing where the settings live is super annoying as a new user to find and fix the issue.
Back to Shortcuts, the automation and scripting you can create on mobile Apple devices is outstanding, if that’s your area of interest.
Safari is actually a pretty good browser. It has tab groups and profiles to separate browsing history, which is something I was missing in Firefox on iOS.
Lastly, I didn’t make the most use of the device until I got a Logitech Crayon. Now, it has replaced so many paper piles in my apartment that it’s become totally worth it. It is my digital planner and note taker.
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Comment on AirPods or not? in ~music
soks_n_sandals Link ParentI mean, you can, but wanting them in the AirPod package doesn’t make someone a sucker. Namely, the new Pros add hearing aid features, which makes $240 ($200 at Costco) a compelling deal. Second,...I mean, you can, but wanting them in the AirPod package doesn’t make someone a sucker. Namely, the new Pros add hearing aid features, which makes $240 ($200 at Costco) a compelling deal. Second, the handoff of AirPods from device to device is a quality of life feature afforded by Apple to its own ecosystem. Third, they’re tied into FindMy which makes keeping track of them easier (admittedly, when it works). Lastly, there’s a use case for users that share a device for entertainment on flights. Two AirPods can connect to an iPad (or a Mac with an easy workaround) for movies and music, which is another quality of life feature.
I would much rather wear my IEMs (<$150) on a flight, but I’d be hard pressed to use noise cancelling AirPods if I had them. Expensive? Yes. Does it make someone a sucker? Not really.
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Comment on Why rich people don’t cover their windows – An unexpected status symbol has become a fixture of high-end homes in ~life
soks_n_sandals Link ParentI’ll throw an unsolicited theory in. For a while now, I have mused that rich folks leave their blinds/curtains open because they have more than one room they can exist in. This is in contrast to...I’ll throw an unsolicited theory in. For a while now, I have mused that rich folks leave their blinds/curtains open because they have more than one room they can exist in. This is in contrast to the studio and small one bedrooms rented by my friends and peers in a very HCOL city. When you see a house here with multiple floors of rooms with windows, it feels blatant that at least one floor has the curtains open.
But, it also makes for a great opportunity to sing a little jingle that goes, 🎵“I can see yo shiiIt”🎵 anytime we walk past a place with the blinds open.
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Comment on Looking for interesting or unconventional wedding ring jewelers/designers in ~design
soks_n_sandals LinkIf I were to get another wedding band, I would earnestly consider a Damascus steel band with a gold inlay like this one from a jeweler in the US. I have a gold band now, and while it took a few...If I were to get another wedding band, I would earnestly consider a Damascus steel band with a gold inlay like this one from a jeweler in the US. I have a gold band now, and while it took a few weeks to become comfortable wearing it, I hardly take it off now.
I also thought about non-traditional bands before my wedding, but felt like most men’s bands were not really my style. They seemed like over-the-top caricatures. I like the aesthetics of the jeweler you linked, but would also not wear most of those day-to-day.
I really appreciate the more understated looks of something like this hammered finish white gold or this rose gold and black, or a wood inlay that doesn’t have the glassy epoxy finish I often see. They read like wedding bands, but in the more formal sense with the sensibilities of a traditional jeweler as opposed to a less refined look.
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Comment on How Universal burned a swath through the heartland and south, “sold fun” and propelled ‘Twisters’ to $80m+ opening in ~movies
soks_n_sandals LinkThe press definitely worked on me! I am almost never convinced to see a movie in theaters from press alone (aside from the Barbenheimer summer), but the buzz around Twisters got me in the door....The press definitely worked on me! I am almost never convinced to see a movie in theaters from press alone (aside from the Barbenheimer summer), but the buzz around Twisters got me in the door. Hell, I didn’t even know there was a movie when I saw the soundtrack promotion from the musicians I already follow.
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No regrets in seeing the film, though. Perfectly campy, great pacing, honestly impressive camera sequences and realistic-looking weather effects all made for good entertainment. I found there was the just the right dose of everything. There was a little humor, a subtle commentary on climate change and severe weather, a nice bit of science, an engaging and complex female lead, and some solid character development from the rest of the cast. I went to see it ironically and left really liking it Unironically.
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Comment on Thinking of getting into emacs, any advice? in ~comp
soks_n_sandals Link ParentNot OP but I’ve been using Typora for writing in Markdown. It’s a visual markdown editor but I have like its workflow and features more that writing Markdown in VS Code.Not OP but I’ve been using Typora for writing in Markdown. It’s a visual markdown editor but I have like its workflow and features more that writing Markdown in VS Code.
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Comment on Why tackling accent bias matters at work in ~humanities.languages
soks_n_sandals Link ParentFor those than come along and want further reading that solidifies the prejudices conferred alongside a Southern accent, there’s no shortage of writing from publications like The Bitter Southerner...- Exemplary
For those than come along and want further reading that solidifies the prejudices conferred alongside a Southern accent, there’s no shortage of writing from publications like The Bitter Southerner and Salvation South about accent and its implications. See:
With DrawlSouthern Accents and That Nashville Sound
I can personally say I was never more aware of my accent than when I moved to the north. I really questioned whether I actually sound like that. Then I quickly learned a different delivery to make my origins less obvious, mainly so in a professional setting I could minimize any preconceived notions.
Truthfully, when making first introductions, “You don’t sound like you’re from Louisiana” and “Where’s your accent, then?” are two questions that make me bristle like no other. I’m sure the inquirer has given virtually no thought to what they expect the answer to be. They probably don’t want to hear “The bias and shame I thought you’d bestow upon me has led me to suppress it.” Or, “my accent isn’t that strong anyway, and most any southerner could tell you that living in the south doesn’t mean you have an accent.” Or, perhaps the most honest, “I don’t know you, and that part of me is not for you.” Lifting a nice quote from a Salvation South post, I am currently going with “an accent can betray the wrong information.”
This weekend was the first time I’ve met someone outside of the south who asked me immediately “where’s that accent from?” They were from the Carolinas, and somehow clocked it immediately. It was a nice reassurance that, when I’m comfortable, that part of me still comes out.
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Comment on Recommendations for less mass-produced and more artistic tv in ~tv
soks_n_sandals LinkThere was a show on Netflix called Living With Yourself with Paul Rudd that was fabulous and offbeat. I also really loved The Get Down, which is a limited fiction series about the early days of...There was a show on Netflix called Living With Yourself with Paul Rudd that was fabulous and offbeat. I also really loved The Get Down, which is a limited fiction series about the early days of hip hop in New York. Great story there.
I really enjoyed the show Shrinking on Apple TV. Also currently enjoying Lessons in Chemistry on the same platform, and caught a bit of The Big Cigar but waiting for the rest of the shows.
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Comment on Upcoming (and past) concerts in ~music
soks_n_sandals LinkBeen knocking off some favorites lately! Chris Stapleton, Marcus King, and Nicki Lane Lee Fields, the Monophonics Upcoming: Charley Crockett Kendra Morris Gemma Laurence The one I’m most excited...Been knocking off some favorites lately!
- Chris Stapleton, Marcus King, and Nicki Lane
- Lee Fields, the Monophonics
Upcoming:
- Charley Crockett
- Kendra Morris
- Gemma Laurence
The one I’m most excited for is Kacey Musgraves in November! Far away but I’m counting down the days.
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Comment on Bro summer waits for us all in ~life
soks_n_sandals Link ParentThe first time I really observed bro-hood was with my brother-in-law during college. My then-girlfriend, her brother, and I all went to the same school at the same time. He and his best friends...The first time I really observed bro-hood was with my brother-in-law during college. My then-girlfriend, her brother, and I all went to the same school at the same time. He and his best friends from childhood all shared an apartment, played League of Legends together from their individual bedrooms, all hit the gym together, and hung out constantly. They went to the dining halls together, then cooked together, did homework and projects together.
When we asked my wife's brother whether he was looking to date or find a girlfriend, the answer was a resounding "No" because he had his bros. It was so wholesome and I think about it often. They're all dating and living in different cities now, but still make a point to hang out when possible. It is really something special.
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Comment on Bro summer waits for us all in ~life
soks_n_sandals LinkJust for fun - a lighthearted encouragement to embody the bro spirit of just having fun, enthusiastically being yourself, and lifting up your friends this summer.Just for fun - a lighthearted encouragement to embody the bro spirit of just having fun, enthusiastically being yourself, and lifting up your friends this summer.
In addition to other suggestions, King of the Hill?