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Comment on Library resources megathread in ~books
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Comment on An accidental breakthrough in Iceland revealed how to tap into magma itself, potentially unlocking geothermal energy at scales previously thought impossible in ~enviro
tanglisha Link ParentI’d never heard of refractory metals before, that’s completely fascinating! I appreciate the info.I’d never heard of refractory metals before, that’s completely fascinating! I appreciate the info.
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Comment on An accidental breakthrough in Iceland revealed how to tap into magma itself, potentially unlocking geothermal energy at scales previously thought impossible in ~enviro
tanglisha LinkI feel like they left out talk about how everything didn’t just immediately melt. Maybe I just have a cartoonish understanding of magma, but seriously, it’s liquid rock. I had no idea we had steel...I feel like they left out talk about how everything didn’t just immediately melt. Maybe I just have a cartoonish understanding of magma, but seriously, it’s liquid rock. I had no idea we had steel or concrete that could withstand that for more than a short time. Maybe it’s like a huge cave and the magma is a mile from where the drill broke through. But heat rises and they did say it was pressurized.
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Comment on Why am I left-handed? in ~science
tanglisha Link ParentI’m right handed bu switched to mousing left handed as I developed rsi. I have several times since then experienced shared computers where the mouse was attached to the right side such that it was...I’m right handed bu switched to mousing left handed as I developed rsi. I have several times since then experienced shared computers where the mouse was attached to the right side such that it was impossible to switch it. The most recent was maybe 7-8 years ago in a college computer lab used for tests.
I remember back when folks were still trying to figure out how to manage shared computers, there were some ridiculous “solutions” in the name of uniformity. One had tables with the monitor fixed underneath a piece of plexiglass so you had to look down at it, and a little tray that didn’t pull out to type on. They didn’t even have it set up with what should have been the benefit of that setup, the plexiglass had a groove around it so any spills would drip directly onto electrics.
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Comment on Young adults in the US are increasingly wary of AI, concerned it will take jobs in ~tech
tanglisha Link ParentI'd say it should be a major discussion point in the next presidential election, but they never do talk about the things that need to be discussed.I'd say it should be a major discussion point in the next presidential election, but they never do talk about the things that need to be discussed.
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Comment on Tag test in ~test
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - Have you started Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki? in ~books
tanglisha LinkThis book is really hard to find if you’re looking for Light From Incoming Stars. I did finally get it right by searching for the author and am really enjoying it!This book is really hard to find if you’re looking for Light From Incoming Stars.
I did finally get it right by searching for the author and am really enjoying it!
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Comment on What JavaScript framework should I use? in ~comp
tanglisha Link ParentThis is my first time really looking at Web components. It looks like react used to look.This is my first time really looking at Web components. It looks like react used to look.
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Comment on 52% of Americans think their personal data will be breached. They're probably right. in ~comp
tanglisha Link ParentFolks already seem to have forgotten about the Equifax data breach. There's been a lot going on since then, I guess.Folks already seem to have forgotten about the Equifax data breach. There's been a lot going on since then, I guess.
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 3/8/26 in ~hobbies
tanglisha Link ParentI used terra Cotta spikes with big bottles this year and have been really happy with how they've worked out. The main difference is that the spikes go deeper into the soil, they aren't needed if...I used terra Cotta spikes with big bottles this year and have been really happy with how they've worked out. The main difference is that the spikes go deeper into the soil, they aren't needed if your bottle reaches the depth you needed. I was given some of those tall pocket pots this year, I stacked two spikes to water all the way down to the bottom pockets. Can't tell if it's working because I've had terrible starting seeds in the pockets.
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 3/8/26 in ~hobbies
tanglisha LinkThis year I've learned that not all corn silk or tassels (the part growing from the top of the plant) are yellow. All the varieties I'm growing this year are open pollinated, most are locally...This year I've learned that not all corn silk or tassels (the part growing from the top of the plant) are yellow. All the varieties I'm growing this year are open pollinated, most are locally developed, and one is a variety traditionally grown by the Mandan tribe it is North Dakota. So far my silks and tassels have ranged from a fiery red to dark purple, one looked like a very expensive hair dye had been done on it with strawberry blonde tips.
This is second year in a row that my Seascape strawberries, which are a daylight neutral variety, have stopped producing in July and probably will stay that way for most of August. I'll then get constant strawberries until the temps drop in late fall.
Sungolds are my favorite tomatoes to grow, but they're an F1 variety so they don't breed true. A local seed seller offered California Sungolds this year, which are a very young open pollinated variety that came from the same parent varieties, will probably breed true, but may not be completely stable. I wanted to compare them side by side to see if I want to make the switch. The Cal Sungolds produced first, they were mealy and kind of bland. I'm hopeful that was a first flush thing and that they'll get better.
I'm really happy with my garlic harvest this year. I did amend the soil in fall and early spring with alfalfa meal and my bulbs are considerably bigger than they were last year. I also labeled both ends of the rows and didn't get the varieties mixed up, so I can do an actual taste comparison. I'm open to ideas on how to best do that.
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 3/8/26 in ~hobbies
tanglisha Link ParentOf all the destructive critters, that's got to be the worst. Intelligent AND those dexterous little fingers!Of all the destructive critters, that's got to be the worst. Intelligent AND those dexterous little fingers!
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Comment on Tildes Gardening Group: Week 3/8/26 in ~hobbies
tanglisha Link ParentI tried grow bags for the first time this year and have been less than impressed. It seemed like a great way to grow potatoes without having to worry about nightshade rotation, but they need...I tried grow bags for the first time this year and have been less than impressed. It seemed like a great way to grow potatoes without having to worry about nightshade rotation, but they need watering almost every day.
I have lots else going on in my life, and I’ve lost interest in gardening slightly, but it’s nice to see my earlier efforts still paying off!
Perennials are so good for this. My spring turned into absolute chaos, but I got nice crops of rhubarb and raspberries.
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Comment on Would you eat "Casu Marzu," Sardinia's famous maggot infested cheese? in ~food
tanglisha LinkI didn't read this article because I've seen a documentary on it and have no desire to see any pictures of it ever again. We've probably all eaten at least a bug or two in our lives, be it via...I didn't read this article because I've seen a documentary on it and have no desire to see any pictures of it ever again.
We've probably all eaten at least a bug or two in our lives, be it via something like chocolate or because nobody explicitly told us not to keep our mouths closed while riding a bike. Gnats end up in glasses of water all the time. Historically, most readings of lung ship voyages will at some point bring up infested flour.
What bothers me isn't actually the insects/grubs, though, it's the idea of eating something while it's still alive and moving. So this is on my list of things I'll probably never try. So are those little live squids folks enjoy so much in Korea. I wouldn't try gagh, either, even if it was real.
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Comment on Would you eat "Casu Marzu," Sardinia's famous maggot infested cheese? in ~food
tanglisha Link ParentI've had one on a dish before. If you're curious about the flavor, most of what I got was salt.I've had one on a dish before. If you're curious about the flavor, most of what I got was salt.
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Comment on End of Series - Tildes Book Club discussion - July 2026 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers in ~books
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Comment on Women should be able to open things in ~life.women
tanglisha Link ParentI really wish they were both easier to get a hold of and that the recipes in the US that are considered safe to use would include metric for usage with those jars. Given the overall jar opening...I'd go further and say that we should use something like weck jars
I really wish they were both easier to get a hold of and that the recipes in the US that are considered safe to use would include metric for usage with those jars.
Given the overall jar opening situation, I do find it funny that overtightening the rings on Mason style jars before processing will ruin the seal. Overtightening uses a lot less torque than you'd think.
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Comment on Women should be able to open things in ~life.women
tanglisha Link ParentI'm a woman who is 5'10". Front seat seatbelts are ok for me in a car I fit into if I lower the adjuster all the way. Back seat seatbelts don't usually have that so they ride up and cut my neck. I...I'm a woman who is 5'10". Front seat seatbelts are ok for me in a car I fit into if I lower the adjuster all the way. Back seat seatbelts don't usually have that so they ride up and cut my neck. I can fix this temporarily by holding it loose with a clothespin, but I can't leave it that way or the seatbelt will end up hanging out the door.
I don't think it's a height thing, I think it's a body shape thing. I imagine it's worse while pregnant.
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Comment on End of Series - Tildes Book Club discussion - July 2026 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers in ~books
tanglisha Link ParentThank you so much for managing this book club. It's a big commitment and you've done it for a long time, coming up with thoughtful questions no matter what kind of book we were reading. I wish you...Thank you so much for managing this book club. It's a big commitment and you've done it for a long time, coming up with thoughtful questions no matter what kind of book we were reading.
I wish you all the best with your schedule/life changes!
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Comment on End of Series - Tildes Book Club discussion - July 2026 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers in ~books
tanglisha Link ParentI love Dex's wagon. In my head it looks like a version of the actor wagons in Girl Genius. When I was a kid I lived next to a campground, so I feel like I've seen just about every type of rv there...I love Dex's wagon. In my head it looks like a version of the actor wagons in Girl Genius.
When I was a kid I lived next to a campground, so I feel like I've seen just about every type of rv there is. The closest I've seen to a second story is the bed that goes over the cab, so I think I probably pictured something different before the second floor was mentioned but then it shifted into something more fantastical.
My best advice is to really dig into what your local library services are. Go look at the whole website, talk to a librarian, whatever works for you. Speaking of librarians, there is no substitute when it comes to research help. They’re passionate about helping you find what you’re looking for.
Things my area libraries provide to me:
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- NARCAN vending machines - Library social worker - Test proctoring for free - They have an art gallery anyone local can submit to - Full access to other libraries throughout the stateFree online access I can use at home
- National newspapers, both current and historical - Consumer Reports - O’Reilly online (technical books) - Investment research - LinkedIn learning - Mango languages - Computer usage training - Pro literacy education network (adult literacy, and ESL resources - the library website is available in 12 languages other than English ) - Genealogy research - Encyclopedia Britannica (yes, it still exists) - Webster online - Historical newspapers - Resources for academic papers, literature, entrepreneurship, medical journals, and general research papers - Independent chemical product testing - Tutor.com and several other tutoring resources - ProQuest medical journals - Local newspaper access - State occupational information and statistics - DIY vehicle maintenance videos and tutorials - Movies - TV Shows - Comic books / graphic novels / mangaPhysical stuff to check out
- Mobile hotspots - Museum passes - Aquarium passes - Zoo passes - State park passes - Botanical garden passes - Video games - DVDsEquipment to use in the library
- VHS to digital converters - Heavy duty sewing machines - Embroidery machines - Sergers - Cricut machines - Laser Engravers - 3d printers - 3d doodle pens - Arduinos - Conductive play dough for learning electronics - Snap together circuits - Electronics kits - Robotics kits, including LEGO