tamal3
@tamal3@lemmy.world
- Comment on 7 for me 1 day ago:
I’m too oily to sleep naked… #2 all the way, preferable in a shirt that’s at least 2 sizes too big.
- Comment on Still booting after all these years: The people stuck using ancient Windows computers 1 day ago:
I just found the Warcraft install disk for Windows 98 if y’all need something to do…
- Comment on Boys and beans and... 6 days ago:
Remember when you used to get your shoe stuck in the ribbon of fabric that would detach in a loop from the bottom of a leg. For some reason it was always only one leg.
- Comment on i broke 6 days ago:
I had a friend in college who shopped around between all the available therapists and finally decided on the one she had the best rapport with. I know there are wait times and other difficulties, but it goes a long way to find somebody you quick with.
- Comment on How do children address a non-binary parent? 1 week ago:
My nephew has a dad and a mawpa, but there are lots of options out there. It’s wise to choose syllable sounds that babies can easily pronounce.
- Comment on Tesla confirms it has given up on its Cybertruck range extender to achieve promised range 1 week ago:
Where I live is not super uncommon for people to drive an hour into the nearest city. I don’t recommend it, though!
It really makes me envious when I see how much Europeans work: my partner already works more hours on average than the average European, and then his commute is on top of that. Why are we here? Give me mandatory vacation and a job I can bike to ANY DAY.
- Comment on “Bionic Girl” Debuts New Wireless Hands That Even Work When Detached From the Main Prosthetic 2 weeks ago:
I had the same serious of thoughts, but also thought it said “blonde girl” and so wasn’t as excited for the movie.
- Comment on Should I continue with exercise if I didn't get enough sleep? 2 weeks ago:
I committed myself to a run this afternoon but felt weak when the time came, so i tested it out and only ran two miles. I’m glad i went out.
For me it is important to maintain momentum, so if my track record is getting a little iffy I’ll be more vigilant about going out and doing the thing and not putting it off.
- Comment on Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google senior executives told employees to destroy messages 3 weeks ago:
Is it illegal for them to delete messages? I had always been under the impression that FOIA only covered government.
- Comment on Bill Gates Bought His Daughter A $16 Million Horse Farm As A Graduation Gift — But Ex-Wife Melinda Says The Kids Were Raised Very 'Middle Class' 3 weeks ago:
…and not living behind gated walls. My partner works construction in some truly outrageous "communities " and the people in our city don’t even know the lavishness of the lives of those who live there.
- Comment on What is this called? 4 weeks ago:
Agreed, “cloak” feels bigger and heavier than “shawl.” Cloaks aren’t necessarily specific though: you might get coats, or ponchos, or shawls.
Maybe search “shawl cloak”?!
- Comment on Is there any negative consequence to wearing socks inside out? 2 months ago:
Why do you wear them then? I would feel like my toes are all smooshed?
- Comment on What is the minimum number of words needed to communicate 2 months ago:
My favorite is “Do you speak (language)… Please??”
- Comment on Does it make sense to buy a lifetime supply of honey? 2 months ago:
I’ll add that if you have all that honey, you might also eat more of it than you’d initially planned and run out sooner. Personally, I would start putting spoonfuls in my tea, using honey instead of jam, maybe experimenting with baking…
- Comment on Amazon is changing what is written in books 2 months ago:
Good point in pointing out the discrepancy between music streaming and book borrowing. Online libraries in the US are managed by some kind of digital rights software, which seems to essentially allow libraries to own a limited number of digital copies of a book. Streaming services like Tidal and Spotify seem to pay out a tiny amount of money to artists each time content is streamed. Is it something about library budgeting that doesn’t allow for this? Is it just historical baggage that hasn’t been rethought?
The music streaming model is honestly terrible for musical artists, so I’m not saying that’s necessarily the direction we should head. But you’re right that I’m not limited to listening to a song just because someone else is, and it would be extremely helpful if the same applied to library books.
As it is, when I have time to read I put in the request to borrow a book, and then it becomes available 1 to 10 weeks later (whether or not I’m ready to read it at that point). Then I only get 2-3 weeks to fit reading it into my schedule. It doesn’t work out half the time as I get busy with other things… So how is it not easier to pirate it or buy it? I love and support my library, but golly this digital system is dysfunctional.
- Comment on Amazon is changing what is written in books 2 months ago:
They also treat artists like shit. I switched over to Tidal simply to get access to Joanna Newsom’s music, as she won’t tolerate Spotify’s terms. Tidal isn’t much better, but it is slightly.
I was looking forward to blockchain cutting out the middle man in paying artists. Too bad it has so far not happened that way.
- Comment on BlackBerry's iconic keyboard patent has expired 2 months ago:
I use the Google keyboard at speed and it works great, while the iphone used in the same manner was completely impossible. Even the Google keyboard installed on the iphone was awful.
I’ll try your tip and go slower. Maybe that will make a difference.
- Comment on BlackBerry's iconic keyboard patent has expired 2 months ago:
Ah that makes perfect sense. I’m alone for much of my day.
- Comment on BlackBerry's iconic keyboard patent has expired 2 months ago:
It seems to work terribly on iphones, even with Google’s keyboard. (Source: one single iphone which was entirely uncooperative.)
- Comment on BlackBerry's iconic keyboard patent has expired 2 months ago:
I’ve always swiped but somehow just install voice to text. Game changer!
- Comment on Amazon’s killing a feature that let you download and backup Kindle books 2 months ago:
Can I root my 10 year old Kindle Paperwhite?
- Comment on What determines whether people are likely to purposely (but mistakenly) put two words together (without a space)? 2 months ago:
Not the revolution we need, but the revolution we’ve got 🤷
- Comment on What determines whether people are likely to purposely (but mistakenly) put two words together (without a space)? 2 months ago:
I’ve never seen hot dog or ice cream joined like that…
- Comment on I'm just like some ordinary dude upset about what the government is doing. Doesn't anyone with any sort of means or influence care? Where are those guys? 2 months ago:
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- Comment on Speaking honestly, what has to happen for you personally to take to the street in protest of the current administration. 2 months ago:
Sign a strike card generalstrikeus.com
- Comment on Speaking honestly, what has to happen for you personally to take to the street in protest of the current administration. 2 months ago:
Strike power is real power
- Comment on Can I lose a beer belly working out one day a week? 3 months ago:
I know OP posted a specific question, but don’t forget that working out is incredibly good for your physical and mental health. You’ll feel stronger and more mentally resilient, and you can get rid of a surprising number of body pains.
You’ll also increase your energy levels, as counterintuitive as that seems.
- Comment on What is the weirdest argument you’ve overheard? 3 months ago:
That was from the exiting, not the annexing, but maybe it’ll smooth the transition anyway :)
- Comment on What is the weirdest argument you’ve overheard? 3 months ago:
Maybe soon they’ll annex, but currently no. RI might hope.
- Comment on oh no 5 months ago:
I didn’t want to say it first! But a huge salamander was living in the water holding tank last I checked! It seems to have gotten swept in during the hurricane in September, and I’m not sure how to get it out as the water in the tank is nearly 10 ft deep.
I’ve never seen that before though–the system is pretty tight. The water comes out from under a huge oak tree into a sheltered area, and stays sheltered until it comes out of the tap. Nobody has ever gotten sick off it to my knowledge… though the salamander is a new development!
I’d love to get the water tested, but I haven’t looked into it other than some local offices that test mineral content. How would I look into testing for parasites?