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Comment on What are some foods you really like, from countries not well known for great cuisine? in ~food
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Comment on Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome in ~tech
symmetry Linkhttps://vivaldi.com/blog/news/alert-no-google-topics-in-vivaldi/ This along with a previous post about never doing anything related to Crypto (See Brave) is why I've completely switched off of...https://vivaldi.com/blog/news/alert-no-google-topics-in-vivaldi/
This along with a previous post about never doing anything related to Crypto (See Brave) is why I've completely switched off of Chrome and use Vivaldi (even though it's based off of Chromium).
The thing is that I don't hate Chromium, I just hate Google.
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Comment on A proposed law to ban caste discrimination in California has touched a nerve, led to controversy in ~news
symmetry Link ParentAccording to the opposers, there are no caste discrimination because there is no such thing as caste. Even if there were caste discrimination, it’s rare and overblown. Lastly, merely adding the...According to the opposers, there are no caste discrimination because there is no such thing as caste. Even if there were caste discrimination, it’s rare and overblown. Lastly, merely adding the definition of caste is just an attack on Hinduism by western powers.
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Comment on ‘Ahsoka’ viewing numbers are well below ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ in ~tv
symmetry LinkI agree with the fatigue take. Disney is churning these things out like hot cakes. Even if the shows are good, things seem repetitive. Star Trek is going through the same thing too.I agree with the fatigue take. Disney is churning these things out like hot cakes. Even if the shows are good, things seem repetitive. Star Trek is going through the same thing too.
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Comment on Widening US highways doesn't fix traffic. So why do we keep doing it? in ~transport
symmetry Link ParentI'm with you on regional high speed rail, where you can take a train and hit 3-4 major cities on a 3-5 hour ride. It's just that I feel anything beyond 5 hrs on a train loses out to the efficiency...I'm with you on regional high speed rail, where you can take a train and hit 3-4 major cities on a 3-5 hour ride. It's just that I feel anything beyond 5 hrs on a train loses out to the efficiency of flying.
As I alluded to, what if the overhead of flying is comparable to traveling on a train. No TSA lines, you can just show up at the airport 10 mins before the gate closes and still make your flight. The standard seat width is comparable to premium economy or business class. 30 min departures between flights.
I might even go as far to say that boarding can be simplified a lot if we don't allow any carry-on beyond a backpack or purse. Anything larger is free checked luggage. People just walk in, take their seats, and not block people in the aisle.
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Comment on Widening US highways doesn't fix traffic. So why do we keep doing it? in ~transport
symmetry (edited )Link ParentI'm going to be a skeptic and say that I do believe that flying is the optimal way for long distance travel in the US. To your example about a bullet train from NY to TX, that is still a distance...I'm going to be a skeptic and say that I do believe that flying is the optimal way for long distance travel in the US. To your example about a bullet train from NY to TX, that is still a distance of 1700+ mi. Interestingly, that is equivalent to the entire track length of the Japanese bullet train system (of which I've rode every single mile recently). Even with the max speed of 200mph for the entire 1700 mi. (highly unrealistic), that's still a 8.5 - 9hr train ride. Conversely, a flight is about 4 hours long. The US doesn't do long distance travel the same way as Asian/European countries, because our long distance is too vast even for high speed rail.
The airline industry suck, but I think it's a symptom of the companies and not due to nature of the transportation method. If we aren't still dealing with post 9/11 security theater, where planes leave every 30 mins (missed your flight, just take the next one), and everyone isn't crammed in seats, flying makes a lot of sense in the US.
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Comment on Travel advice: What can I do in London Heathrow T5 during a seven hour layover? in ~travel
symmetry LinkI've previously had a 4-5 hr layover at Heathrow that I spent by leaving the airport and heading over to Hounslow to get a full english breakfast (pretty tasty if I might add). I've visited London...I've previously had a 4-5 hr layover at Heathrow that I spent by leaving the airport and heading over to Hounslow to get a full english breakfast (pretty tasty if I might add). I've visited London many times, but it was interesting as a visitor to see a more residential and diverse part of London. It's probably not what you are looking for if you want to be comfortable and relaxed before a long flight though.
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Comment on Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring significant flooding to Baja California, southern California, and the southwest US in ~enviro
symmetry (edited )Link ParentTyphoons in the Northwestern side (Asia). Hurricanes in the Northeastern (North America). Edit: wrong direction as pointed outTyphoons in the Northwestern side (Asia). Hurricanes in the Northeastern (North America).
Edit: wrong direction as pointed out
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Comment on Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls in ~tech
symmetry Link ParentYeah...I don't personally feel bad for any executives. It seems like the CEO role was made to babysit/provide cover for Linus. As this incident shows, it's a role that is needed, but I can't see...Yeah...I don't personally feel bad for any executives. It seems like the CEO role was made to babysit/provide cover for Linus. As this incident shows, it's a role that is needed, but I can't see any meaningful change being made that isn't vetted by Linus and CFO Yvonne (his wife btw).
As for the response, it seems like pretty standard corporate playbook (no substantial reply to the allegations -> hire an "external" party -> wait until the controversy dies down -> release a "no wrongdoing was found" report or a quiet settlement otherwise).
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Comment on This town banned cars (except tiny electric ones) in ~transport
symmetry LinkThis isn’t just any Swiss town though. It’s a resort town to see the Matterhorn. Visitors outnumber the local population several times over. Literally Disneyland with golf carts.This isn’t just any Swiss town though. It’s a resort town to see the Matterhorn. Visitors outnumber the local population several times over. Literally Disneyland with golf carts.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
symmetry Link ParentI started playing it recently because the mobile version ended up on Apple Arcade. I like the graphics, the music, and the gameplay, but it's hard to say I'm deeply pulled into it. I'm intent on...I started playing it recently because the mobile version ended up on Apple Arcade. I like the graphics, the music, and the gameplay, but it's hard to say I'm deeply pulled into it. I'm intent on not looking anything up and just letting the game introduce them, but I feel overwhelmed (too many quests). Oftentimes, I do the loop of "sleep > water plant > repeat", which feels like I'm "wasting" game days. I wonder if it's an allegory for real life (sleep > work > report) that makes it so demoralizing.
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Comment on Downtown Recovery Rankings in ~science
symmetry LinkIf you select a previous season, you can add in the data for Europe. I'm curious to know what's everyone's take on this data.If you select a previous season, you can add in the data for Europe.
I'm curious to know what's everyone's take on this data.
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Downtown Recovery Rankings
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Comment on SAG-AFTRA officially calls strike as National Board approves guild’s first walkout against film & TV industry since 1980 in ~movies
symmetry LinkI read back when the WGA strike started that if SAG-AFTRA striked too that would bring the studios to come to the negotiation table much more quickly. Is that still true?I read back when the WGA strike started that if SAG-AFTRA striked too that would bring the studios to come to the negotiation table much more quickly. Is that still true?
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Comment on Overuse of commas in ~humanities.languages
symmetry LinkThe lack of commas actually bothers me. I would agree with your placement in that sentence. Grammar rules be damned, I put commas in places where I think I would pause if I were speaking the lines...The lack of commas actually bothers me. I would agree with your placement in that sentence. Grammar rules be damned, I put commas in places where I think I would pause if I were speaking the lines out loud.
Interestingly, there is a very important historical example of commas causing a major debate:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution#TextOn a grammar tangent, I personally don't understand why, in American English, we can't end a sentence with a quotation with a period outside the quote.
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Comment on AMC Theatres says more than 20,000 moviegoers have already booked ‘Barbie’-‘Oppenheimer’ double features in ~movies
symmetry LinkI bought an IMAX ticket for Oppenheimer and a regular ticket for Mission Impossible. I'm hoping that I would be watching a future Picture of the Year and the best action movie of the year. I...I bought an IMAX ticket for Oppenheimer and a regular ticket for Mission Impossible. I'm hoping that I would be watching a future Picture of the Year and the best action movie of the year.
I simply couldn't bring myself to want to watch the Barbie movie. I think it will do very well at the box office (just like the Mario movies) and all but confirm future sequels/spin offs, but the brand itself is off putting to me. The movie soundtrack is good though.
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Comment on How has the Reddit drama affected the quality of conversations on here? in ~tildes
symmetry (edited )LinkFirst, a note about quantity, there is definitely a large increase in posts and comments, which I find welcoming. I used to basically set the tildes view to new posts and be able to see a week of...First, a note about quantity, there is definitely a large increase in posts and comments, which I find welcoming. I used to basically set the tildes view to new posts and be able to see a week of posts on the first page. Now, it's barely half a day on the first page.
Quality wise, I think it's been at the same level even with the rise in quantity. You see some familiar names with their usual well thought out comments, but you also see new users with similar comments. What is different (at least for me) is that I feel much more comfortable commenting than ever before. Between the two extremes of talking to an ocean of people (reddit) versus doing open mic at a comedy club (earlier tildes), the current vibe is like chatting with other people at a bar that isn't packed, but not empty either.
I haven't unlocked the exemplary comment achievement yet, but the current atmosphere makes me want to, rather than lurk endlessly.
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Comment on Hockey players off ice drills in ~sports.hockey
symmetry Link ParentNot sure if you have great arm strength, but when I first started out and played a full game of hockey with a wooden stick, my arms were wasted within a period. Weight difference between wooden...Not sure if you have great arm strength, but when I first started out and played a full game of hockey with a wooden stick, my arms were wasted within a period. Weight difference between wooden and composite is pretty big.
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Comment on Hockey players off ice drills in ~sports.hockey
symmetry Link ParentI actually have a spare wooden hockey stick that I use specifically off ice. I apply hockey tape pretty frequently because it does get chewed up pretty easily, but I don't mind since it's just a...I actually have a spare wooden hockey stick that I use specifically off ice. I apply hockey tape pretty frequently because it does get chewed up pretty easily, but I don't mind since it's just a wooden stick.
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Comment on Hockey players off ice drills in ~sports.hockey
symmetry LinkDuring the calamity, when all the rinks closed, I got a pair of Marsblade so I could do hockey stuff in a nearby basketball court. I wouldn't say it's the same as the real thing, but with a good...During the calamity, when all the rinks closed, I got a pair of Marsblade so I could do hockey stuff in a nearby basketball court. I wouldn't say it's the same as the real thing, but with a good court surface and a green biscuit, it was 75%-80% there and I get a good workout from it.
Russian food was pretty mild when I visited. The best food I had there was at a Georgian restaurant.
That said, I found myself really enjoying blini and kvass which is widely available.