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Posted by: Ciampino - Spacey Space at April 28, 2024 04:07 AM (qfLjt) Posted by: The First Words of Australian Miklos learnt (in London) at April 28, 2024 04:07 AM (oGyF9) 3
They could try burning Ars readers but they're probably too wet.
Try the lithium based commeters on the Ars EV articles. They always are in full lithium blaze. Posted by: Lost in Space at April 28, 2024 04:09 AM (b6UlB) Posted by: Emily Mikloslitella at April 28, 2024 04:12 AM (oGyF9) Posted by: Auntie Miklos at April 28, 2024 04:22 AM (oGyF9) 6
Never understood why Germany is in the process of shutting down Nuclear. The Green Party is I guess, anti everything except wind turbine and solar panels. They had delayed somewhat the decommissioning of Nuclear, but I guess its full steam ahead now. Love the smell of Russian gas in the morning. Peat moss is or was popular in the UK. Didn't Russia have a aircraft carrier that ran on peat moss?
Posted by: Colin at April 28, 2024 04:29 AM (/z/eU) 7
Two Space endeavors today:
Coverage of the SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft's undocking from the International Space Station. Undocking is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. EDT, 17:05 UTC, and 19:05 CEST. _____ SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink Group 6-54 Liftoff is targeted for 5:50 p.m. EDT Posted by: Ciampino - Spacey Spaces are spacious at April 28, 2024 04:34 AM (qfLjt) 8
Mornin'
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at April 28, 2024 04:37 AM (ErLti) 9
Seems everyone went to bed.
Posted by: Ciampino - Spacey Spaces are spacious ... at April 28, 2024 04:38 AM (qfLjt) Posted by: JQ at April 28, 2024 04:39 AM (njWTi) 11
Here comes the sun … eventually …
Posted by: Adriane the Ignorant Music Critic . . . at April 28, 2024 04:40 AM (4Winp) 12
Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April 28, 2024 04:52 AM (ju2Fy) 13
G'mornin' everyone!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at April 28, 2024 04:56 AM (tQtDb) 14
Morning all!
Also it talks when you boot it up, which I could do without. I've got a Moto g stylus. Good phone, it does that talking also, but you can turn that off in the settings. Posted by: Bruce at April 28, 2024 04:57 AM (kiO8+) 15
Bella came in to get me up too early this morning to watch her eat. Thinking I'll go back to bed for awhile since she's finished eating. Hopefully sleep will find me.
Posted by: olddog in mo at April 28, 2024 04:59 AM (ju2Fy) 16
G'Day everyone
3:30 was going to get up, but didn't Posted by: Skip at April 28, 2024 05:04 AM (fwDg9) Posted by: JQ at April 28, 2024 05:05 AM (njWTi) Posted by: Auntie Miklos, having an Irish Coffee at April 28, 2024 05:17 AM (oGyF9) 19
>>>(Ars Technica)
>>>They could try burning Ars readers but they're probably too wet. I think you meant Arse. Posted by: m at April 28, 2024 05:21 AM (o3SCB) 20
I am considering buying some oysters today from the nice Korean Presbyterian lady. She charges $3.50\lb, but for me 2.50.
Posted by: Miklos a True Mother of a Shucker at April 28, 2024 05:23 AM (oGyF9) 21
g'mornin', 'rons Posted by: AltonJackson at April 28, 2024 05:24 AM (tljrc) 22
>>>But baby that was years ago. I've left it all behind.
I thought, that sounds like lyrics; wonder what song that might be. So I googled that was years ago lyrics and I'm sorry I did that. Years ago they tried to throw me in a payphone All I made was a penny and a black eye A pen and a black swan came and took away A pen and a black swan came and took away Years ago they tried to cut me with a chainsaw All I had was pen and a crayon I drowned my own son in a cold river Jammed my head in a generator Posted by: m at April 28, 2024 05:26 AM (o3SCB) Posted by: Internal Association of People namd Ronald at April 28, 2024 05:26 AM (oGyF9) 24
Evening and morning to all you early risers and Sunday toilers!
The cold that was lurking in the bushes of my immune system last week has blown up into something very inconvenient. My head is clear, I don't ache or anything, but my nose and throat are bothering me. Last night I bought some Flonase (really for allergies, but whatevs) and a packet of black elderberry tablets you dissolve under your tongue. No idea if they're working yet. Anyway! I'm up, I'm having coffee, and I'll feed me and the cats shortly. What more do ya want? Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 05:28 AM (omVj0) Posted by: raimondo at April 28, 2024 05:28 AM (oGyF9) 26
All I had was pen and a crayon
I drowned my own son in a cold river Jammed my head in a generator Posted by: m A Taylor Swift song? Posted by: Bruce at April 28, 2024 05:30 AM (kiO8+) 27
Anyway! I'm up, I'm having coffee, and I'll feed me and the cats shortly. What more do ya want?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius Please verify for Miley that "katlick" is an actual word in Nawlins Yat-ese Posted by: Miklos kindly requests from Lie-Ola University at April 28, 2024 05:30 AM (oGyF9) 28
Mornin' Wolfus!
Sorry you're under the weather. Sore, scratchy throat? Gargle with warm salt water: 1 teaspoon table salt in 8oz warm water. Gargle & spit, by mouthfuls, until all gone. Very soothing. Can do it as often as needed for discomfort. Posted by: JQ at April 28, 2024 05:32 AM (njWTi) 29
Suzanne Pleshette is on one of the last episodes of The Invaders, ca. 1968 -- playing one of the aliens, who is allied with David Vincent.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 05:32 AM (omVj0) 30
Coffee is on, seeing what's out there in news
Posted by: Skip at April 28, 2024 05:33 AM (fwDg9) 31
Coffee is on, seeing what's out there in news
Posted by: Skip He is watching CNN again. I try, I really do try. Posted by: Aunt Miklos will have another Irish coffee at April 28, 2024 05:34 AM (oGyF9) 32
Anyway! I'm up, I'm having coffee, and I'll feed me and the cats shortly. What more do ya want?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius * Please verify for Miley that "katlick" is an actual word in Nawlins Yat-ese Posted by: Miklos kindly requests from Lie-Ola University at April 28, 2024 *** True. Along with "ya momminem," which means "your mother and her relatives," and "Where y'at?", which is not an inquiry into your location but a friendly greeting like "How are you?" Or "studyin' wit' da sisters," which has nothing to do with learning with Marge Simpson's siblings but means "going to Catholic school to be taught by nuns." Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 05:36 AM (omVj0) 33
1 teaspoon table salt in 8oz warm water. Gargle & spit, by mouthfuls, until all gone. Very soothing. Can do it as often as needed for discomfort.
Posted by: JQ My Grandma told me that, so TRUE Posted by: Miklos, Checker of Facts at April 28, 2024 05:37 AM (oGyF9) 34
Good morning morons
My son in law's parents are in town from Sydney and Mrs. F. wants to prepare brunch for them, but we are out of vegemite and Molson's. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 28, 2024 05:39 AM (RIvkX) 35
Mornin' Wolfus!
Sorry you're under the weather. Sore, scratchy throat? Gargle with warm salt water: 1 teaspoon table salt in 8oz warm water. Gargle & spit, by mouthfuls, until all gone. Very soothing. Can do it as often as needed for discomfort. Posted by: JQ at April 28, 2024 *** Morning, JQ, I might try that. It's less of a sore throat now, though. The clogginess has moved up into the nose, and the post-nasal drip from that makes me cough and makes my throat feel odd. Heck of it is, I can't exercise vigorously or smoke a pipe. Boring. Well, if I'm still like this tomorrow, I'm calling in sick again. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 05:39 AM (omVj0) 36
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming
Do you remember the radio ads from the 80s with two Yat Code Talkers from some convenience store chain? Posted by: Miklos, Remember of Facts at April 28, 2024 05:40 AM (oGyF9) 37
My son in law's parents are in town from Sydney and Mrs. F. wants to prepare brunch for them, but we are out of vegemite and Molson's.
Posted by: San Franpsycho Is there a Marmite and Fosters supplier nearby? Posted by: Bruce at April 28, 2024 05:40 AM (kiO8+) 38
34 Good morning morons
My son in law's parents are in town from Sydney and Mrs. F. wants to prepare brunch for them, but we are out of vegemite and Molson's. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 28, 2024 05:39 AM (RIvkX) Some dropbears, maybe? Posted by: m at April 28, 2024 05:43 AM (o3SCB) 39
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming
Do you remember the radio ads from the 80s with two Yat Code Talkers from some convenience store chain? Posted by: Miklos, Remember of Facts at April 28, 2024 *** Yes! Time Saver, I think, in its last days in its original incarnation. The name survives on a couple of stores near me, but I doubt it's the same kind of place. "Rosemary" was one of the ladies; can't recall the name of the other. For the uninitiated: Da Swamp had a long tradition of local TV ads, some fairly effective and some so bad that they were fun to watch. Look up "Al Scramuzza" or "The Special Man" on YooToob, or look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm6f2CKQv1g Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 05:45 AM (omVj0) 40
Wolfus-- the saltwater 'trick' is cheap & harmless, doesn't interfere with meds, and I think even has *some* anti-bacterial properties (because of the salt)
Anyway... hope ya feel better soon! Posted by: JQ at April 28, 2024 05:48 AM (njWTi) 41
Some tales from the house-move, Bruce?
Posted by: m at April 28, 2024 05:51 AM (o3SCB) 42
Good morning morons
My son in law's parents are in town from Sydney and Mrs. F. wants to prepare brunch for them, but we are out of vegemite and Molson's. Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 28, 2024 05:39 AM (RIvkX) Some dropbears, maybe? Posted by: m a A couple shrimp on the barbie and some tall Fosters? Posted by: Lost in Space at April 28, 2024 05:54 AM (b6UlB) 43
Some tales from the house-move, Bruce?
Posted by: m We are all moved in. Just trying to find a place to put stuff. Still doing some running back and forth from the old house. We get a well inspection done on it Monday, and fingers and toes crossed, we close on our other house on Friday. I will be much relieved then. Posted by: Bruce at April 28, 2024 05:55 AM (kiO8+) 44
I used to love all of those first person shooter type online games, and I was a beast. I'd fucking hunt you and kill you like the bitch that you were.
I haven't played one in years, because none of it is fun and the experience is no longer enjoyable. Mostly because these servers have cheats. BOOM! Eat shit! Ha, ha! You don't need my name, and I don't need a vocal link to some fatboy loser. Posted by: Mr. Bone at April 28, 2024 05:55 AM (pDQ/8) 45
I have multiple windows open, here. There's an EMT.
Posted by: m at April 28, 2024 05:56 AM (o3SCB) 46
43 Some tales from the house-move, Bruce?
Posted by: m We are all moved in. Just trying to find a place to put stuff. Still doing some running back and forth from the old house. We get a well inspection done on it Monday, and fingers and toes crossed, we close on our other house on Friday. I will be much relieved then. Posted by: Bruce at April 28, 2024 05:55 AM (kiO8+) Sounds good. Fingers crossed. Posted by: m at April 28, 2024 05:56 AM (o3SCB) 47
I thought we would go out for Mexican food but my thoughts dissipated like the fog...
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 28, 2024 05:57 AM (RIvkX) 48
The Buffalo/ Niagara Falls metropolitan area has half the population and 10 times the area of Queens. We drove back to our hotel at 3pm and there was no traffic.
No wonder it is so livable here. Posted by: Jamaica at April 28, 2024 05:58 AM (RwmTV) 49
Wonder if there are Aussie versions of food. Like Aussie-Mex.
Posted by: m at April 28, 2024 05:59 AM (o3SCB) 50
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Posted by: m at April 28, 2024 06:01 AM (o3SCB) 51
Wonder if there are Aussie versions of food. Like Aussie-Mex.
Posted by: m at April 28, 2024 *** The Boomerang Burrito Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 06:14 AM (omVj0) 52
"Rosemary" was one of the ladies; can't recall the name of the other.
Anna May???? Or Mae? It was on the radio. Posted by: Miklos, listening to 60's at Six and laughing about being 80 listening to 80s at Eight at April 28, 2024 06:19 AM (oGyF9) 53
It was Rosemary and Anna Mae in the Time Saver TV ads. Look here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xVlFTz4XoE The local references you may not get, like "stone lions in City Park." But the hilarious "Yat" dialect (which is fading now as the Boomers and earlier generations of Swamp dwellers die off or move away) is perfect. "My-nez" for "mayonnaise"! And the focus in the spot on the actual *food* is very effective as an ad technique. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 06:20 AM (omVj0) Posted by: Miklos, Katz, and Besthoff at April 28, 2024 06:24 AM (oGyF9) Posted by: Miklos, in the Schwegman's parking lot at April 28, 2024 06:27 AM (oGyF9) 56
I don't remember ever buying anything at a Time Saver.
I was more of a KayBee guy. Posted by: Miklos, Katz, and Besthoff at April 28, 2024 *** Well, they were on almost every corner. . . . The very first Time Saver, as I understand it, was on Gentilly Boulevard near where the commercial stretch began with the shopping centers and used-car lots. It appeared to be up on a hill. You had to drive through a railroad underpass as you went east, and on the far side you'd look up to see the TS store on the right. If I felt up to a longish drive, I'd head out there this morning and see what's replaced it. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 06:31 AM (omVj0) 57
If I felt up to a longish drive, I'd head out there this morning and see what's replaced it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius I hope they have replaced that horrible Modern Sculpture in front of the downtown KB offices. Posted by: Miklos, recalling buying both likker and birth control pills by the KB at April 28, 2024 06:38 AM (oGyF9) 58
This Flonase stuff . . . I don't know if it's clearing out my nose in any way. But it smells like . . . the liquid roach poison for spray devices that a local exterminator supply place used to sell. It's affecting the way I taste my breakfast!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 06:39 AM (omVj0) 59
I actually kissed a girl in da Schweg's parking lot in Metry
Posted by: Miklos, recalling happy days at April 28, 2024 06:41 AM (oGyF9) 60
I hope they have replaced that horrible Modern Sculpture in front of the downtown KB offices.
Posted by: Miklos, recalling buying both likker and birth control pills by the KB at April 28, 2024 *** They moved all the sculptures, mostly modern, that the Besthoff family owned to a special mini-park within City Park. That building is still there, overlooking the expressway. No idea what's in there now. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 06:42 AM (omVj0) 61
I still have a couple of things to get at the store, but I've seen all of Walmart I want to for a while. Last night we used the self-checkout to buy my cold medicines. I noticed that they have removed the annoying display screen that shows your face to you as you scan your items. I said so to one of the mouth-breathers standing nearby in WM uniforms, and she blinked at me. "They still got cameras."
"Yes, but the screen isn't in your face anymore!" More blinking. I wanted to ask, "How closely related were your parents?", but Miss Linda pulled me out before I could. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 28, 2024 06:47 AM (omVj0) 62
Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming
If you look closely, one is me and the other is darleen. https://tinyurl.com/66czuetx Posted by: Miklos, Vic, and Natly at April 28, 2024 06:49 AM (oGyF9) 63
"How closely related were your parents?", but Miss Linda pulled me out before I could.
I have noted that Dana Perino's eyes are oddly far apart. Is it just me? Posted by: Miklos notices things, sometimes at April 28, 2024 06:57 AM (oGyF9) 64
Diese thread ist gekillt.
Posted by: Miklos von und zu Miklostein at April 28, 2024 06:59 AM (oGyF9) Posted by: Miklos von Preppensburg at April 28, 2024 07:01 AM (oGyF9) Posted by: Georgand Miklos Festrunk, Wild and Crazy Guys at April 28, 2024 07:04 AM (oGyF9) 67
Class is dismissed.
You have disappointed even more than I expected. Tuition is still due on the First of the month. Posted by: Prof. Miklos at April 28, 2024 07:07 AM (oGyF9) 68
Not Frist
Posted by: Miklos remembers that the least shall be the greatest at April 28, 2024 07:09 AM (oGyF9) 69
Thanks to Ace, Pixy, and all the other Little People who made this possible
Posted by: Miklos, with some kind of award at April 28, 2024 07:11 AM (oGyF9) 70
I've enjoyed Fallout 76 a lot. They fixed it up quite a bit. And I've never had any kind of crash-type bug, never on startup. I will have to chalk that report up to being Ars Techicant.
Posted by: Inspector Cussword at April 28, 2024 07:50 AM (XjtdB) 71
I feel like I lost brain cells reading that Ars Technica tripe. It truly is a propaganda piece. I always thought Germany would wind up buying nuclear power from France - why not, 75% or so of French power comes from nukes - and lignite burning? That’s courtesy of a regime the Ars Technica staff would love: East Germany. They burned lots of lignite back in the day.
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at April 28, 2024 08:54 AM (uTTG7) 72
For some background on the German nuclear power story, yo could check out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_aVaMbf8Dg It's a Sabine Hossenfelder video where she explains that some people have been less than honest about the phase out, Shocking, I know. Sabine is a theoretical physicist who has very interesting videos about all things in the areas of physics and engineering. She's quite good on particle physics and theories of gravity, but she's pretty weak when it comes to climate change. I do give her credit that she has finally realized that EVs won't work any time soon. The idiots at Ars attacked her in the comments in a purely ad hominem fashion, probably not realizing that she is a climate alarmist. Posted by: MichiCanuck at April 28, 2024 09:33 AM (sH3/P) 73
Posted by: MichiCanuck
I followed her on TwiX a while back. She’s overrated, boring, and is fixated on climate change. That she finally just came to the conclusion EV’s don’t work supports my opinion of her as a midwit. Posted by: Justin Pinochet Castreau at April 28, 2024 09:50 AM (V8yYW) 74
For PIXY….
restofworld.org/2024/tsmc-arizona-expansion/ Wild article on TSMCs expansion in Arizona and culture. Posted by: Justin Pinochet Castreau at April 28, 2024 09:52 AM (V8yYW) 75
I use and like iPhones, but yes, replacing it is an occasional necessity not an event to celebrate. I use it more as computer and browser than as a communications device.
I’d look at the other smartphones, but the major alternative is a junkware laden mess from Google. Not a step up. One of my children got a Samsung and complained about all the junk pre installed that could not be removed. Posted by: Advo at April 28, 2024 12:17 PM (VHN21) 76
Geez Louise, Pixy, You sure seem to run a lot of electronic devices at your house. Your electric bill must be a doozy!
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