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Comment on Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars in ~transport
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Comment on Did wokeness leave us worse off? (gifted link) in ~society
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Comment on Did wokeness leave us worse off? (gifted link) in ~society
tanglisha LinkThis transcript made me feel like I’m falling behind again in language. I’ve never seen “folx” before and don’t see the point. Is “folks” not neutral enough? What is the r word? Republican?...This transcript made me feel like I’m falling behind again in language. I’ve never seen “folx” before and don’t see the point. Is “folks” not neutral enough? What is the r word? Republican? Racist? This bothered me enough that I wasn’t able to finish the transcript, I was mad they didn’t define anything despite complaining that word definitions are confusing.
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Comment on Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars in ~transport
tanglisha Link ParentI only really know about the Prius I had, which was a 2001. Yes, the stock tires were thinner to cut down on road resistance, there’s also a minor difference in wind resistance. I lost maybe 1 mpg...I only really know about the Prius I had, which was a 2001. Yes, the stock tires were thinner to cut down on road resistance, there’s also a minor difference in wind resistance. I lost maybe 1 mpg on average when I switched to regular all season tires.
It looks like the current Camry and Prius are really similar in efficiency. Camry mpg is 52 / 49 / 51, Prius is 53 / 54 / 54 (city/highway/combined). You’re right about city driving, but the highway mileage is much further apart.
I’m not an engineer or car expert, but I’d guess the highway difference is a combination of the tires, the car weight, and possibly wind resistance. You wouldn’t think wind resistance mattered much, but that front end wedge shape meant that I never once in 13 years had a rock crack that windshield. Several times I actually watched a rock come towards that windshield and then slip over the car entirely, I’ve never seen that on another car.
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Comment on When Richard Dawkins met Claude in ~health.mental
tanglisha LinkIf you haven’t yet, select “Manage Options” for cookies on that website. Go to the “Site Vendors” tab. The list is unbelievably long! It’s like they’ve listed all companies in existence.If you haven’t yet, select “Manage Options” for cookies on that website. Go to the “Site Vendors” tab. The list is unbelievably long! It’s like they’ve listed all companies in existence.
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Comment on Two months in, the Iran war has changed the global energy system forever in ~enviro
tanglisha LinkThis war that Trump has launched - probably as a distraction - may do more for alternative energies than anything else has. Interesting choice from an administration that’s tried to kill electric...This war that Trump has launched - probably as a distraction - may do more for alternative energies than anything else has. Interesting choice from an administration that’s tried to kill electric cars.
They point out that some places are falling back on coal as a negative, but I can see why that’s happening if the coal infrastructure is already in place. Much of the alternative energy discussion revolves around solar, but I’m hoping this pushes other alternatives as well. I live in a state largely powered by hydro, wind, and nuclear power. If for some reason one of those becomes no longer viable there are other choices. The thing that’s really hurting us is how dependent the world is on this one power source. Solar can’t possibly solve all our woes in one sweeping change, there are always going to be places it doesn’t make sense.
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Comment on Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars in ~transport
tanglisha Link ParentOlder cars are great! Insurance costs less, you don’t freak out if you get a scratch, and they’re far less likely to be stolen.Older cars are great! Insurance costs less, you don’t freak out if you get a scratch, and they’re far less likely to be stolen.
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Comment on Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars in ~transport
tanglisha Link ParentI had my gen 1 Prius for 13 years before it was totaled. I had to replace the engine battery, but never had any issues with the hybrid batteries. My only complaint about that car was that the...I had my gen 1 Prius for 13 years before it was totaled. I had to replace the engine battery, but never had any issues with the hybrid batteries. My only complaint about that car was that the stock tires were stupid - low profile tires wear out quickly and were a terrible choice in a place where it would regularly rain so hard everyone pulled over because it was impossible to see. I slid all over the freeway with those tires when it rained.
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Comment on US Government UFO document release in ~society
tanglisha Link ParentWhy did I get a notification that a tracker was blocked on a government website? Are they checking the success of their seo?Why did I get a notification that a tracker was blocked on a government website? Are they checking the success of their seo?
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Comment on Why so many people are going "no contact" with their parents in ~life
tanglisha LinkI'm so torn whenever articles like this come out and then end up on discussion boards. On the one hand, it's bringing up an option that some people may desperately need and have never considered...I'm so torn whenever articles like this come out and then end up on discussion boards.
On the one hand, it's bringing up an option that some people may desperately need and have never considered before.
On the other hand, everyone involved seems to feel compelled to listen to each relationship's story and then make a judgement call on if the estrangement was justified or not.
The thing is, every relationship is different. When we listen to someone else's story, we bring with us whatever baggage we have from all of the relationships in our own life. I saw this first-hand when I was first estranged from my mom and hadn't yet realized how taboo that was. One person actually told me that I was at fault, because if I wasn't maybe their child would stop talking to them someday.
The basic problem is that the only people really, truly capable of understanding what it's like to be in that relationship are the two people in that relationship, and it's quite likely that one or both of them is incapable of our doesn't care to see it from the other person's perspective. Even that relationship might not be the same in a year or two, it's likely that at least one of those people will grow and change in the mean time.
There's no possible way for me to make someone understand what my childhood was like in a single conversation or article unless they have experienced something similar.
The taboo thing is real, too. There are a LOT of people who believe that any conflict between a parent and child is the fault of the child, full stop. There's also a strong belief in American culture that mothers and motherhood are sacred. Any criticism of either is just not ok, what's wrong with you? Look at the sacrifices she made for you! You really need to forgive her.
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Comment on Why so many people are going "no contact" with their parents in ~life
tanglisha Link ParentBorderline personality disorder never seems to come up in these articles. I don't think most people know about it, they tend to lump it into narcissism.Borderline personality disorder never seems to come up in these articles. I don't think most people know about it, they tend to lump it into narcissism.
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Comment on Goldman Sachs flags Amazon and Alphabet for inflating S&P 500 earnings growth figures in ~finance
tanglisha Link ParentYou're expecting logic from the same people who thought Netflix would continue increasing revenue at the same rate when folks started going back to work after COVID.I don’t suppose anyone really expects Anthropic will see 80x revenue growth again because that would be too crazy and they can’t rent data centers fast enough to do it.
You're expecting logic from the same people who thought Netflix would continue increasing revenue at the same rate when folks started going back to work after COVID.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - Have you started Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov? in ~books
tanglisha Link ParentYup, finished Wind and Truth a few days ago. I honestly didn't even try with tea girl. I've got some stuff going on in my life right now that made me think it would be a rough read for me. So I'm...Yup, finished Wind and Truth a few days ago.
I honestly didn't even try with tea girl. I've got some stuff going on in my life right now that made me think it would be a rough read for me. So I'm sticking with sci-fi, fantasy, and comfort reads for a while.
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 3/5/26 in ~hobbies
tanglisha Link ParentYou could also try painting the outside a light color, but you'd have to check what kind of paint would stick to the metal.You could also try painting the outside a light color, but you'd have to check what kind of paint would stick to the metal.
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 3/5/26 in ~hobbies
tanglisha Link ParentI found several articles claiming galvanized steel will last 20-30 years as a raised garden bed. The 10 year variant depends on moisture and some soil conditions. Here's one that explains it.I found several articles claiming galvanized steel will last 20-30 years as a raised garden bed. The 10 year variant depends on moisture and some soil conditions. Here's one that explains it.
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 3/5/26 in ~hobbies
tanglisha Link ParentI use wire fencing that comes in a roll. It's supported by t posts. You can connect the two with zip ties or the little metal clips they sell next to the t poles. If you go this route, make sure...I use wire fencing that comes in a roll. It's supported by t posts. You can connect the two with zip ties or the little metal clips they sell next to the t poles. If you go this route, make sure you have something that will cut through the wire so you can make it the size you want.
My favorite configuration is 4 t poles with fencing going sideways / the long way going up each side and connected by an arch between them that's high enough to walk under. I like the 6x6 inch holes, they're easy to reach though to clip on vines or harvest on the opposite side. My cucumbers grow right over the top and create some nice shade.
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 3/5/26 in ~hobbies
tanglisha Link ParentIf you have any pets that go outside, don't forget to check them as well. I grew up in tick country, they always seemed to be on my scalp or behind my ears.If you have any pets that go outside, don't forget to check them as well. I grew up in tick country, they always seemed to be on my scalp or behind my ears.
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Comment on Tildes Book Club discussion - April 2026 - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See in ~books
tanglisha Link ParentI love pu'er tea. I have two cakes that I got from a local seller; they are definitely different experiences. I've also tried a couple of loose types that I didn't like as much. How did you make...I love pu'er tea. I have two cakes that I got from a local seller; they are definitely different experiences. I've also tried a couple of loose types that I didn't like as much.
How did you make yours? I tried steeping in a mug once and really didn't like it as much as using a gaiwan. I'm a tea nerd, I weigh mine, time it, and use a water boiler I can set the temperature on.
If you did use a clay vessel (an unglazed gaiwan or yixing teapot) to steep it and it was your first time using it, it's possible you were smelling something that was part of the clay, but washed out. That would definitely explain why you only got it that one time. Clay vessels also gradually take on the flavors of what is steeped in them, many folks believe they make better and better tea as they age.
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Comment on What’s the best 3D-printed thing you have? in ~talk
tanglisha LinkMy keyboard case was 3d printed. It fits my hands so nicely.My keyboard case was 3d printed. It fits my hands so nicely.
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Comment on Single, solo, poor, woman gets $500k pre-tax, how to make the most of it? in ~finance
tanglisha LinkI'm going through an estate process right now myself and just talked to some experts yesterday. You have to take all of that IRA money out within 10 years. You don't have to SPEND it within 10...I'm going through an estate process right now myself and just talked to some experts yesterday. You have to take all of that IRA money out within 10 years. You don't have to SPEND it within 10 years, just take it out. A common way to set this up is with an annuity, you get a tenth of the total every year for 10 years. The reason is because you're going to pay income tax on whatever you pull out, just like it was a paycheck.
When you get your stipend, you can put some into an IRA of your own to offset taxes, or a Roth IRA if that makes financial sense.
I highly recommend talking to a financial advisor, find one listed as a "fiduciary" in your area. You have plenty in this account to spend a couple of thousand dollars making sure it's set up right, which could save you a lot in the long run. They can help you figure out the timing and what to do with whatever you get each year to your best benefit. They should also be able to refer you to an accountant if you need one, especially this first year.
Probably get a 40 year old car. Or a Beetle, I never see those anymore.