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  1. Comment on Caravan Palace - Good Mouse (2026) | MOUSE: P.I. For Hire original game soundtrack in ~music

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    I thought it was content from the video game it was prepared for? I watched the trailers and, while I don't immediately remember anything that crossed over between the music video and the game...

    I thought it was content from the video game it was prepared for? I watched the trailers and, while I don't immediately remember anything that crossed over between the music video and the game promo, the art style is pretty consistent

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  2. Comment on Caravan Palace - Good Mouse (2026) | MOUSE: P.I. For Hire original game soundtrack in ~music

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    I couldn't help but think of Lone Digger while watching this. I prefer that one from a video standpoint but this is a decent song and video

    I couldn't help but think of Lone Digger while watching this. I prefer that one from a video standpoint but this is a decent song and video

    3 votes

  3. Can we talk about rice cookers?

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    I've always made rice in a pot on the stove and that's served me very well but I also like to steam vegetables, dumplings (usually from frozen), and eat oats for breakfast. After a bit of...

    I've always made rice in a pot on the stove and that's served me very well but I also like to steam vegetables, dumplings (usually from frozen), and eat oats for breakfast. After a bit of research, I've determined that I'm in the market for a rice cooker, an appliance I have never owned and have 0 experience with. Like most kitchen gadgets, I find that the market is oversaturated with options and my attempts at research have led me to some wildly different conclusions. Do I stick with brands I know like Cuisinart or KitchenAid? Do I spring for the fancy Japanese brands? Or do I cheap out and then upgrade when the device burns out? How large of a volume do I need? Are the fancy steamer inserts worth it? What if I want to steam rice and veges in one go? And so on

    For my personal use case, I make rice 3-4 times per week easily. I need to be able to make enough rice for 4-6 adults max in one sitting. I would like to make a decent amount of dumplings in one go, say enough to get 4-6 adults started while I steam a second round. I want to be capable of steaming veggies and making oats. I want it to have a removable insert for cleaning. I'd like it to be fairly easy to use. Are these common wishlist items for a rice cooker? I am really not sure

    Beyond my use case, I'm interested in what people own and use. Do you use it often? Any regrets? What other foods can I make with this gadget?

    Edit: I appreciate everyone who has weighed in so far. I did want to add that I prefer not to add an instant pot. Not to discount anyone's experience but I have had bad luck with them (I've had a pair that burned out in the warranty period, one on its first use) and already have a slow cooker and pressure cooker cooker I am very happy with. I know they're amazing and do all kinds of different things but I'm interested primarily in a rice cooker that can handle a few extra tasks

    50 votes

  4. Comment on WNBA agreement to give every rookie under contract a raise in ~sports.basketball

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    I'm not a WNBA fan but it's been well known in sports circles that their players have been criminally underpaid. Happy to see their players get a larger share of the pie especially given the...

    I'm not a WNBA fan but it's been well known in sports circles that their players have been criminally underpaid. Happy to see their players get a larger share of the pie especially given the recent increase in league popularity. Another win for collective bargaining

    6 votes

  5. Comment on Job hunting absolutely sucks right now in ~life

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    Also in Software Engineering, and have been not so seriously looking for 12-18 months My perception is that employers are looking for a deal right now. Everyone seems to want to pay a bit less...

    Also in Software Engineering, and have been not so seriously looking for 12-18 months

    My perception is that employers are looking for a deal right now. Everyone seems to want to pay a bit less than they were because of AI, market/economic concerns, or some other nebulous reason. In a way, I feel like this is the pendulums return swing from the great resignation a few years back where it seemed like everyone in the field was hopping to new opportunities for significant salary bumps, but I have no doubt that employers are trying to play any advantage that they can get.

    I'm lucky to be fairly comfortable in my current role. Excuse the pessimism but I don't envy anyone urgently looking for a position in this field

    16 votes

  6. Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health

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    Can I ask what your strength training routine looks like? Im curious to see what others are doing and how often. Im the opposite for intake. I need around 2k calories per day and I drift over that...

    Can I ask what your strength training routine looks like? Im curious to see what others are doing and how often.

    Im the opposite for intake. I need around 2k calories per day and I drift over that if Im not careful. I'm lucky enough to wfh and its been great for my sanity and time but not so great for my eating habits :D

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  7. Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health

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    I've been trying to improve my health this year by eating better broadly and by getting back into regular exercise. I'm walking a mile+ every weekday at lunch (we have a lot of snow or Id run) and...

    I've been trying to improve my health this year by eating better broadly and by getting back into regular exercise. I'm walking a mile+ every weekday at lunch (we have a lot of snow or Id run) and trying to work regular lifting back into my routine. Im lucky enough have a small gym space at home with a mini cage and am following this routine since the last week of 2025

    Chest/Abs day

    • Bench press 5x6
    • Incline/Decline 5x6 (alternate which one per cycle)
    • DB flys 3x10
    • Close grip bench 3x10
    • Ab wheels 3x10
    • Leg Raises 3x10
    • Weighted side bends 3x10

    Back/Arms day

    • Deadlift 5x6
    • Barbell Rows 5x6
    • Lat Pull downs 3x10
    • Face pulls 3x10
    • Curls 3x10
    • Hammer Curls 3x10
    • Tricep pushdowns 3x10
    • Tricep kickbacks 3x10

    Legs/Shoulders day

    • Back Squat 5x6
    • Front Squat 5x6
    • Lunges 3x10
    • Romanian Deadlift 3x10
    • Seated Overhead press 5x6
    • DB overhead press 3x10
    • Shrugs 5x6
    • Rear delt fly 3x10

    I started out doing around 4 lifts per day and have gradually been adding the others in. I hit the full slate this week. The doms killed me for the first week or so but Ive gotten to the patter n of three days on, one day off and repeat. The shifting schedule isnt hurting me so far

    Im only pushing a tiny bit of weight right now but hoping to increase 2.5 or 5 lb increments for each cycle until I find my limits

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  8. Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp

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    I've started the process of setting up a low-cost VPS to act as an ad blocker for my phone connections. I'm deciding between providers, VPN vs Proxy and other things to think about. I think I've...

    I've started the process of setting up a low-cost VPS to act as an ad blocker for my phone connections. I'm deciding between providers, VPN vs Proxy and other things to think about. I think I've settled on running unbound + adguard on my virtual server and I'm leaning towards a VPN approach with Wireguard. My biggest concern with choosing a VPN over a proxy is battery usage but it sounds like WG is decent in this respect. I understand this setup wont catch everything but it should make mobile browsing and some app ysage a bit more tolerable

  9. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    Admittedly I don't watch a ton of television but The Good Place is a top five show for me. Tons of memorable bits, solid story arcs, and it doesn't wear out it's welcome with too many...

    Admittedly I don't watch a ton of television but The Good Place is a top five show for me. Tons of memorable bits, solid story arcs, and it doesn't wear out it's welcome with too many seasons/episodes. I don't often find myself drawn to network sitcoms but I'll regularly recommend it to anyone who hasn't tried it

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  10. Comment on What are your favorite home remedies or comforts when you're sick? in ~health

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    Buldak 2x is my "do nothing" home remedy for a cold/flu. I've been told it's a net negative, especially if I have a scratchy throat but I've convinced myself that the induced sweating and the...

    Buldak 2x is my "do nothing" home remedy for a cold/flu. I've been told it's a net negative, especially if I have a scratchy throat but I've convinced myself that the induced sweating and the cleared nasal passages are worth it. The post in this thread about rasam has me curious about giving that a try.

    On the non spicy side, I'm most interested in the garlic tea and the pedialyte popsicles :)

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  11. Comment on What are your favorite music videos? in ~music

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    Caravan Palace - Lone Digger NSFW is a long-time electro swing favorite. If you like this one, you may also want to check out Moonshine by the same group Bakermat - Bad Dreams is the first in a...

    Caravan Palace - Lone Digger NSFW is a long-time electro swing favorite. If you like this one, you may also want to check out Moonshine by the same group

    Bakermat - Bad Dreams is the first in a series of videos about the protagonist dog's life and I highly recommend the entire run of nine? videos that complete the plot

    SIAMÉS -Summer Nights gives me major nostalgia vibes and has a cute story with details that are easy to miss on your first viewing

    Natalia Lafourcade - Hasta la Raíz is an ambitious concept that I think is done really well. I believe it's a single shot video, the bit around 2:45 makes it hard to say for sure

    Rayos Laser - Ya me Hiciste Mal has themes about friendship that have stuck with me for years

    The Prodigy - Voodoo People (Pendulumn Remix) was the first video I thought of in response to the title. It's got some pg-13 violence but its a fun ride

    7 votes

  12. Comment on 23andMe files for bankruptcy in ~finance

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    Per the article, they do have a division that is researching medical treatments. I'm not too sure of the specifics but I could see some interest in that segment beyond the obvious genetic dataset...

    Per the article, they do have a division that is researching medical treatments. I'm not too sure of the specifics but I could see some interest in that segment beyond the obvious genetic dataset that they hold

    8 votes

  13. Comment on What quotes inspire you? in ~talk

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    My first reaction to the question was Jake the dog (Adventure Time) And it kinda feels appropriate as an extension of yours. I'm the type to get discouraged easily when I'm trying to learn a new...

    My first reaction to the question was

    Sucking at something is the first step towards being sorta good at something

    • Jake the dog (Adventure Time)

    And it kinda feels appropriate as an extension of yours. I'm the type to get discouraged easily when I'm trying to learn a new skill or technique but it's valuable to remember that most do not start off as experts or even with competency. Many skills are only developed with experience and repetition

    10 votes

  14. Comment on 23andMe files for bankruptcy in ~finance

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    Likely expected in some circles but 23andMe has officially filed for chapter 11 protections and will seek a buyer over the next 45 days. Former CEO Anne Wojcicki has stepped down and appears to be...

    Likely expected in some circles but 23andMe has officially filed for chapter 11 protections and will seek a buyer over the next 45 days. Former CEO Anne Wojcicki has stepped down and appears to be interested in bidding on the company. It should be fairly interesting to see who ends up buying and what they develop around it

    10 votes

  16. Comment on Steam Next Fest 2025 - February 24 to March 3 in ~games

  17. Comment on Apple stops offering end-to-end encrypted iCloud storage in the UK due to government spying demands in ~tech

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    Probably worth pointing out that it's only been pulled for new users in the UK and current UK users have an undefined time to disable it. Considering their response in the article, I don't think...

    Probably worth pointing out that it's only been pulled for new users in the UK and current UK users have an undefined time to disable it. Considering their response in the article, I don't think Apple has any plans to eliminate it for everyone else at this time.

    18 votes

  18. Comment on Canada wins the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, 3-2 OT in ~sports.hockey

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    What a game. From the opening puck drop to the game winning goal it was as entertaining as advertised. Ill shy away from the political backdrop and stick to congratulating both teams on a...

    What a game. From the opening puck drop to the game winning goal it was as entertaining as advertised. Ill shy away from the political backdrop and stick to congratulating both teams on a excellent tournament. Here's hoping the NHL learns from this and continues to grow this series

    13 votes

  20. Comment on Uses for retired 2009 MacBook Pro? [Specifically, when I already own an RPi4] in ~tech

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    I was just going to ask this about a Mac mini from roughly the same time period. I have an aging mini A1347 that wont take any more updates and cant install a ton of stuff. I already have a home...

    I was just going to ask this about a Mac mini from roughly the same time period. I have an aging mini A1347 that wont take any more updates and cant install a ton of stuff. I already have a home server and a pi acting as a pihole. Any recommendations?

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