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Comment on Gift ideas for niece who’s into sewing? in ~life.women
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Comment on [SOLVED] Help identify this movie/TV show audio? in ~movies
sparkle Link ParentWell, I know we recorded Christmas videos over some Star Trek Voyager episodes and there's one point where there's a scene of Janeway in her ready room (I can't remember which episode it was)...And what sort of weird audio mismatches other VHS tapes may havr.
Well, I know we recorded Christmas videos over some Star Trek Voyager episodes and there's one point where there's a scene of Janeway in her ready room (I can't remember which episode it was) glitching in over Christmas festivities but the audio is just pretty generic dialogue like "Mr Tuvok, what is the status of..." as the video cuts to opening presents.
I'm sure there's lots of little fun glitches all over the place like that as basically everybody re-recorded over VHS tapes.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
sparkle (edited )Link ParentYou might also enjoy the Thai versions of farm equipment racing. They've got some insane rice tractor builds but maintain the basic shape of a rice tractor. Their drag boat racing is also insane -...You might also enjoy the Thai versions of farm equipment racing. They've got some insane rice tractor builds but maintain the basic shape of a rice tractor.
Their drag boat racing is also insane - typically straight piped Isuzu 4J diesel engines with a direct drive shaft turning a propellor.
Safety is... Typical SE Asian safety. Helmets more often than not at least, safety flip flops and safety squints for everything else. Goggles for the rice tractors at least since they typically go through mud. Wild sporting.
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Comment on Papa Johns can predict when your fridge is empty in ~tech
sparkle Link ParentCan't wait for Neuralink to become as common as the iPhone and ads can be beamed directly into our brains! Also while I'm shouting into the void, can the media please stop attributing the work of...Can't wait for Neuralink to become as common as the iPhone and ads can be beamed directly into our brains!
Also while I'm shouting into the void, can the media please stop attributing the work of hundreds of really smart scientists to Musk?
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Comment on I made a satirical AI detector in ~tech
sparkle Link ParentI do recall recipe blogs and other content being overly wordy, but the recipes at least were just a lot of jibbering about their dog and their husband fell off a boat dock in 1984 after eating...I do recall recipe blogs and other content being overly wordy, but the recipes at least were just a lot of jibbering about their dog and their husband fell off a boat dock in 1984 after eating this because it was so delicious and well if you want to use margarine instead of butter that's ok. The other content was often just illegible gibberish.
The somewhat coherent repetitive content feels recent to me though. I know the lengthy articles were an SEO "hack" since the late 2000s probably but the recent wave has been even worse. And they're also rife with wild inaccuracies which drives me nuts!
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Comment on I made a satirical AI detector in ~tech
sparkle Link ParentI was looking up some French/English language information earlier today and the first ten search results on DDG were from word salad domains like "worldtravelvisit.com",...I was looking up some French/English language information earlier today and the first ten search results on DDG were from word salad domains like "worldtravelvisit.com", "languagesaroundtheworld.us", etc. And every result used "it's not this, it's __" and also "in conclusion..." which I know everybody was taught that in school to finish off their papers, but you were never supposed to actually use "in conclusion" to start your conclusion.
My biggest annoyance with AI generated articles is the table of contents at the start and the endless word salad that just repeat the same thing over and over just changing the words a bit.
I'd love to have a search engine or extension that just blocks these sites entirely.
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Comment on Gander social launching on Canada Day in ~tech
sparkle LinkIronically, I will be in Gander on Canada Day - but I'm not much of a social media user so I'll probably pass. But I'll still support and spread the word for Canadian companies, provided they're...Ironically, I will be in Gander on Canada Day - but I'm not much of a social media user so I'll probably pass. But I'll still support and spread the word for Canadian companies, provided they're actually beneficial and not a bunch of crooks like Rogers/Shaw or basically all our grocery barons.
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Comment on Graduated again, not sitting in a field this time, AMA in ~talk
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Comment on Graduated again, not sitting in a field this time, AMA in ~talk
sparkle Link ParentWell, clearly not a short temper. Are you sure you're really a kwyjibo (¬_ ´¬ )Well, clearly not a short temper. Are you sure you're really a kwyjibo (¬_ ´¬ )
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Comment on Graduated again, not sitting in a field this time, AMA in ~talk
sparkle Link ParentWell that makes sense. Fal 'Ngeestra in the Culture series is precognizant (of a sort) which would fall into the meaning of fortune, to a certain extent. I'm impressed with the linguistic skills...Well that makes sense. Fal 'Ngeestra in the Culture series is precognizant (of a sort) which would fall into the meaning of fortune, to a certain extent.
I'm impressed with the linguistic skills of a big, dumb, balding, North American ape ;)
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Comment on Caught the cycling bug. Anyone else? in ~hobbies
sparkle Link ParentI've always been curious about the logistics behind international cycling. Do you pay extra to fly your bike? Or rent/buy one there? Any contingency plan for if it gets lost/stolen besides give up...I've always been curious about the logistics behind international cycling. Do you pay extra to fly your bike? Or rent/buy one there? Any contingency plan for if it gets lost/stolen besides give up and come home? Does immigration give you a hard time due to the uncertainty of the travel? Do you pack/purchase food to cook like dehydrated camping meals or just stop in towns for meals?
I've always been drawn to the allure and freedom of cycling but never had the time or money to really look into it deeply. Of course now I have money but not time... Lol
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Comment on Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital and Yum China for $2.7 billion in ~food
sparkle Link ParentUnfortunately vestigial kitchen removal (kitchenectomy) is an elective surgery and insurance won't cover it, so Tim is just saving his money or hoping for a car accident that will make it a...Unfortunately vestigial kitchen removal (kitchenectomy) is an elective surgery and insurance won't cover it, so Tim is just saving his money or hoping for a car accident that will make it a necessary surgery.
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Comment on When is a bird a ‘birb’? An extremely important guide. in ~enviro
sparkle Link ParentHah ok I'll concede that mention that I missed. However, the image in rule 2 is clearly a borb! It's simple really - as a birb approaches sphere status, it simultaneously approaches borb totality....Hah ok I'll concede that mention that I missed. However, the image in rule 2 is clearly a borb! It's simple really - as a birb approaches sphere status, it simultaneously approaches borb totality.
However, to the best of my knowledge, no borb has reached totality. The closest is in fact, the oft overlooked aquatic borb - the pufferfish. Although this is more appropriately known as a florb or a blorb.
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Comment on When is a bird a ‘birb’? An extremely important guide. in ~enviro
sparkle LinkAudobon should have consulted me on Rule 2. A round birb is properly known as a "borb"! You would think that a world renowned publication could get that right.Audobon should have consulted me on Rule 2. A round birb is properly known as a "borb"!
You would think that a world renowned publication could get that right.
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Comment on Favorite recipes you've come up with in ~food
sparkle Link ParentThat's fair - I guess in my mind I had like fried tortillas like tostadas as a base instead of just pan cooked like wheat tortillas. I feel you on the lack of good Mexican grocery staples - I grew...That's fair - I guess in my mind I had like fried tortillas like tostadas as a base instead of just pan cooked like wheat tortillas.
I feel you on the lack of good Mexican grocery staples - I grew up with abundant access to everything Mexican and now that I'm far up north, there's practically nothing :'(
At least I can grow my own peppers!
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Comment on Arch User Repository compromised, 1500+ packages affected in ~tech
sparkle LinkI wonder if the compromise involved taking over orphaned packages? A lot of the compromised packages look old - there's a lot of python2 packages for instance. And I know for a fact that...I wonder if the compromise involved taking over orphaned packages? A lot of the compromised packages look old - there's a lot of python2 packages for instance. And I know for a fact that
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Comment on Access to Fable and Mythos 5 cut off after US government order in ~tech
sparkle LinkOn the plus side, Anthropic can now use the tagline "so good the US government shut it down" /noiseOn the plus side, Anthropic can now use the tagline "so good the US government shut it down" /noise
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Comment on Favorite recipes you've come up with in ~food
sparkle Link ParentCould you use corn tortillas as a wheat and egg free mini-pizza base as well? I do a similar dish to yours but with wheat tortillas as a base for a quick and easy dinner and they're fantastic.Could you use corn tortillas as a wheat and egg free mini-pizza base as well? I do a similar dish to yours but with wheat tortillas as a base for a quick and easy dinner and they're fantastic.
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Comment on Are there any games that had their development abandoned that you followed where you wish that continued/completed development? in ~games
sparkle Link ParentYeah I saw a video detailing the whole chronicle awhile ago and it reminded me that it existed. There's probably a court order or legal loophole that says if he completely abandons it, then he's...Yeah I saw a video detailing the whole chronicle awhile ago and it reminded me that it existed. There's probably a court order or legal loophole that says if he completely abandons it, then he's in trouble which is why he fired everybody and became the sole dev. But yeah, I remember telling myself when they released those absolute garbage "state of play" videos that it probably wasn't gonna happen.
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Comment on Queer joy - Share what makes you happy, proud or loved in ~lgbt
sparkle LinkI don't really play Final Fantasy XIV anymore - but shout-out to all my fellow pans on there (at least on Aether and I imagine Crystal too, if not others!) and the many pride events and parades...I don't really play Final Fantasy XIV anymore - but shout-out to all my fellow pans on there (at least on Aether and I imagine Crystal too, if not others!) and the many pride events and parades we've created marching through Mor Dhona, Thanalan, La Noscea, etc.
A lot of you Adventurers have helped me feel comfortable with who I am and I thank you for that. It's the little things and the inclusion and acceptance that really set it home and make me proud 🥲
My wife is an amazing seamstress and creates a lot of her clothes from scratch or modifies existing ones (like adding pockets!)
Some things she likes that I haven't seen mentioned that can be really cute gifts are thimbles, needle minders, and of course pin cushions. Big brand craft shops might have some, but the really good ones are at boutique mom and pop craft shops.
On the more expensive end, an adjustable mannequin form would be great especially as she grows.
Also if she really gets into any particular fabrics like silk or linen, there's a multitude of specialty tools for those.
Sincerely, a man saving his couch loonies to buy the wife a serger.