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Daily Tech News 9 December 2025
Top Story
- Grab a 32GB DDR5 memory kit from Crucial for just $273.99. (Tom's Hardware)
In March, I paid less than that for a Crucial 128GB kit.
- Samsung is switching production from high-margin HBM3E memory used on AI accelerator cards to regular DDR5 used on everything else. (WCCFTech)
You still can't have any.
Also, Samsung a 75% gross margin on server memory. So at least someone is making hay from all that AI investor money.
Tech News
- Hyper-scalers - that is, companies running millions of servers like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook - are turning to their huge stockpile of DDR4 RAM to weather the crunch. (Serve the Home)
The Marvell Structera X 2404 lets system builders connect twelve DDR4 DIMMs - up to 1.5TB of RAM - to a PCIe 5.0 slot.
What this means is that the usually reliable stream of used memory from retired servers is going to dry up too.
- This Nvidia-powered single-board computer makes the Raspberry Pi 5 look cheap. (Notebook Check)
Literally. With 8GB of RAM on board it's priced at $499.
Disclaimer: Ow.
Comments
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w00t
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 04:00 AM (RuTUS)
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BOING!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 09, 2025 04:01 AM (MXrgX)
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/shakes fist
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 09, 2025 04:01 AM (MXrgX)
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G'Day everyone
Posted by: Skip at December 09, 2025 04:02 AM (Ia/+0)
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Woke up at 1:30 and only cat naps rest of the night
Posted by: Skip at December 09, 2025 04:03 AM (Ia/+0)
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G'mornin' everyone!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 09, 2025 04:03 AM (Cjt/F)
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$273.99, what a bargain.
I think I'll buy two kits just in case... not.
You'd think Crucial would cut the price since they're going out of business in a few months anyhow.
I think I'll buy two kits just in case... not.
You'd think Crucial would cut the price since they're going out of business in a few months anyhow.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 04:07 AM (6ydKt)
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covfefe
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 04:09 AM (RuTUS)
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Morning, 'rons and 'ronettes. 6 bitter degrees here at Stately Poppins Manor.
One of the few - perhaps only - good things about this time of year is that it's so cold I don't want to get dressed and go anywhere, which keeps me from spending money. Especially at the local pub.
Not a full 3 hours' worth of work ahead, but enough that I'm longing for retirement, a warm bed and sleep.
Work on the new novel is at a standstill, food doesn't taste good, I've got a house full of books and no interest in any of them and even a hot cup of tea isn't satisfying. Just another episode of my usual anhedonia.
It's been three weeks since Pete Hegseth belched out that Mark Kelly could be brought back to active duty and prosecuted. Kelly continues to walk around free as a bird. Which is exactly what I said would happen and, IMO, why the GOP deserves to lose the midterms.
One of the few - perhaps only - good things about this time of year is that it's so cold I don't want to get dressed and go anywhere, which keeps me from spending money. Especially at the local pub.
Not a full 3 hours' worth of work ahead, but enough that I'm longing for retirement, a warm bed and sleep.
Work on the new novel is at a standstill, food doesn't taste good, I've got a house full of books and no interest in any of them and even a hot cup of tea isn't satisfying. Just another episode of my usual anhedonia.
It's been three weeks since Pete Hegseth belched out that Mark Kelly could be brought back to active duty and prosecuted. Kelly continues to walk around free as a bird. Which is exactly what I said would happen and, IMO, why the GOP deserves to lose the midterms.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 04:11 AM (ufSfZ)
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>>>Musical Interlude
Will be along shortly. Maybe. Hum among yourselves.
3 /shakes fist
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 09, 2025 04:01 AM (MXrgX)
Would you like a maraca, so as to perform a musical interlude?
Will be along shortly. Maybe. Hum among yourselves.
3 /shakes fist
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 09, 2025 04:01 AM (MXrgX)
Would you like a maraca, so as to perform a musical interlude?
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 04:11 AM (RuTUS)
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Music for the season: Jessie J (whom I have never heard of) copies the arrangement of the old Kay Starr song "(Everybody's Waiting For) The Man With The Bag"
https://tinyurl.com/3muk6v82
https://tinyurl.com/3muk6v82
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 04:20 AM (ufSfZ)
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Kelly continues to walk around free as a bird. Which is exactly what I said would happen and, IMO, why the GOP deserves to lose the midterms.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 04:11 AM (ufSfZ)
He said another awful thing yesterday. I quickly scrolled by and erased it from my memory.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 04:11 AM (ufSfZ)
He said another awful thing yesterday. I quickly scrolled by and erased it from my memory.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 04:23 AM (RuTUS)
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11 Music for the season: Jessie J (whom I have never heard of) copies the arrangement of the old Kay Starr song "(Everybody's Waiting For) The Man With The Bag"
https://tinyurl.com/3muk6v82
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 04:20 AM (ufSfZ)
She's got some pipes on her!
https://tinyurl.com/3muk6v82
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 04:20 AM (ufSfZ)
She's got some pipes on her!
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 04:27 AM (RuTUS)
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Had to restart a core production database just now. Even though it was scheduled maintenance and only took half an hour, having every single alarm go off at once was still a bit stressful.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:28 AM (BLOW1)
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https://tinyurl.com/2s3ah3jf
He arrested her 10 years ago. Every year since she sends him a thank you card. From
"Sunny Skyz" site.
https://tinyurl.com/2s3ah3jf
He arrested her 10 years ago. Every year since she sends him a thank you card. From
"Sunny Skyz" site.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 04:30 AM (looXz)
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Also, my new PC arrived. Absurdly tiny given its power. The mailman just said hello and handed me a padded postbag.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:30 AM (BLOW1)
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Work on the new novel is at a standstill, food doesn't taste good, I've got a house full of books and no interest in any of them and even a hot cup of tea isn't satisfying. Just another episode of my usual anhedonia.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 04:11 AM (ufSfZ)
I had to look up anhedonia.
Maybe you're just bored with your old pleasures and need some new ones?
I find I have to switch interests every now and then just to avoid the same ol' same ol'.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 04:11 AM (ufSfZ)
I had to look up anhedonia.
Maybe you're just bored with your old pleasures and need some new ones?
I find I have to switch interests every now and then just to avoid the same ol' same ol'.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 04:30 AM (6ydKt)
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A number of years ago I used to listen to Superfreak repeatedly. I thought it was funny. and catchy .Thanks for the reminder , Pixy .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 04:31 AM (looXz)
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You did have time, Pixy, to add a song
Posted by: Accomack at December 09, 2025 04:32 AM (8jVAy)
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"having every single alarm go off at once was still a bit stressful."
know whatcha mean; that response is deeply hardwired into the CNS.
hope you get a good night's sleep by way of recovery!
know whatcha mean; that response is deeply hardwired into the CNS.
hope you get a good night's sleep by way of recovery!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 09, 2025 04:32 AM (Cjt/F)
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16 Also, my new PC arrived. Absurdly tiny given its power. The mailman just said hello and handed me a padded postbag.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:30 AM (BLOW1)
By my guesstimated count, you've got about 10 PCs around the house, and quite a few laptops.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:30 AM (BLOW1)
By my guesstimated count, you've got about 10 PCs around the house, and quite a few laptops.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 04:34 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 04:35 AM (looXz)
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Wife looked at deck thermometer
13 degrees
13 degrees
Posted by: Skip at December 09, 2025 04:38 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 04:41 AM (looXz)
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21 By my guesstimated count, you've got about 10 PCs around the house, and quite a few laptops.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
One serious system, three (now four) pretty decent systems, and five smaller/older ones. Including laptops though.
If it wasn't for the memory shortage I wouldn't have bought this new one. But right now memory is so expensive that with this configuration (64GB RAM, 1TB SSD for $600) they're effectively giving the computer away.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
One serious system, three (now four) pretty decent systems, and five smaller/older ones. Including laptops though.
If it wasn't for the memory shortage I wouldn't have bought this new one. But right now memory is so expensive that with this configuration (64GB RAM, 1TB SSD for $600) they're effectively giving the computer away.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:44 AM (BLOW1)
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14 Had to restart a core production database just now. Even though it was scheduled maintenance and only took half an hour, having every single alarm go off at once was still a bit stressful.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:28 AM (BLOW1)
Alarms with, like, siren sorts of noise? Or visual pop-ups all over the place?
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:28 AM (BLOW1)
Alarms with, like, siren sorts of noise? Or visual pop-ups all over the place?
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 04:44 AM (RuTUS)
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Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:28 AM (BLOW1)
That does sound stressful. I am sorry.
That does sound stressful. I am sorry.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 04:44 AM (looXz)
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25 21 By my guesstimated count, you've got about 10 PCs around the house, and quite a few laptops.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
One serious system, three (now four) pretty decent systems, and five smaller/older ones.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:44 AM (BLOW1)
Score!
Posted by: SpeakingOf
One serious system, three (now four) pretty decent systems, and five smaller/older ones.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:44 AM (BLOW1)
Score!
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 04:46 AM (RuTUS)
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Also, roasted another turkey. Burp.
They were out of smaller ones so they upgraded me to an 11lb bird at no extra charge. That's a lot of leftovers...
They were out of smaller ones so they upgraded me to an 11lb bird at no extra charge. That's a lot of leftovers...
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:46 AM (BLOW1)
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Also, my new PC arrived. Absurdly tiny given its power. Posted by: Pixy Misa
The Mac Mini, a computing appliance it seems, is another good value at $600 provided you prefer the Apple ecosystem. You can even swap out the internal SSD and there are multiple docks that match the style and size of the Mac Mini and can host additional storage in some cases up to as much as 16 GB of SSDs.
I have a device like these on my purchase list over the next 12 months to see if they can meet my current computing needs.
The Mac Mini, a computing appliance it seems, is another good value at $600 provided you prefer the Apple ecosystem. You can even swap out the internal SSD and there are multiple docks that match the style and size of the Mac Mini and can host additional storage in some cases up to as much as 16 GB of SSDs.
I have a device like these on my purchase list over the next 12 months to see if they can meet my current computing needs.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at December 09, 2025 04:48 AM (uv8gn)
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26 Alarms with, like, siren sorts of noise? Or visual pop-ups all over the place?
Posted by: m
I have a dedicated phone set to maximum volume, and connected to my laptop via Bluetooth so that plays the alarm as well.
It is loud because I have a big house now that I've moved out into the country and I don't want to miss it. But when it goes off while I'm sitting right next to it I jump out of my skin.
The maintenance today was because one of the database servers had a memory leak and was triggering random alerts at random times before going back to working perfectly again just seconds later. People got tired of that pretty quickly!
Posted by: m
I have a dedicated phone set to maximum volume, and connected to my laptop via Bluetooth so that plays the alarm as well.
It is loud because I have a big house now that I've moved out into the country and I don't want to miss it. But when it goes off while I'm sitting right next to it I jump out of my skin.
The maintenance today was because one of the database servers had a memory leak and was triggering random alerts at random times before going back to working perfectly again just seconds later. People got tired of that pretty quickly!
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:50 AM (BLOW1)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 09, 2025 04:51 AM (MXrgX)
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30 Also, my new PC arrived. Absurdly tiny given its power. Posted by: Pixy Misa
The Mac Mini, a computing appliance it seems, is another good value at $600 provided you prefer the Apple ecosystem. You can even swap out the internal SSD
Yeah. There's one big catch there.
You can indeed swap out the internal SSD at a pretty reasonable price. But you can't reinstall from a USB drive. You need to boot it from another Mac.
The Mac Mini, a computing appliance it seems, is another good value at $600 provided you prefer the Apple ecosystem. You can even swap out the internal SSD
Yeah. There's one big catch there.
You can indeed swap out the internal SSD at a pretty reasonable price. But you can't reinstall from a USB drive. You need to boot it from another Mac.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:53 AM (BLOW1)
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Rick James - Super Freak
(1981)
MC Hammer sampled the riff of this track in his "U Can't Touch This" in 1990. So as did the Black Eyed Peas in 2020, and Nicki Minaj in 2022 ("Super Freaky Girl"). (azlyrics.com)
(1981)
MC Hammer sampled the riff of this track in his "U Can't Touch This" in 1990. So as did the Black Eyed Peas in 2020, and Nicki Minaj in 2022 ("Super Freaky Girl"). (azlyrics.com)
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 04:53 AM (RuTUS)
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31 26 I have a dedicated phone set to maximum volume, and connected to my laptop via Bluetooth so that plays the alarm as well.
It is loud because I have a big house now
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:50 AM (BLOW1)
Tech Lair!
It is loud because I have a big house now
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 04:50 AM (BLOW1)
Tech Lair!
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 04:56 AM (RuTUS)
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The Mac Mini, a computing appliance it seems, is another good value at $600 provided you prefer the Apple ecosystem. You can even swap out the internal SSD and there are multiple docks that match the style and size of the Mac Mini and can host additional storage in some cases up to as much as 16 GB of SSDs.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at December 09, 2025 04:48 AM (uv8gn)
The base model Mini is a good deal if that's all you need, but if you upgrade RAM and storage be prepared to pay up.
Technically you can replace the SSD module in the newer Minis. Apple doesn't sell the modules, and third party suppliers are few and far between. And due to the way Apple locks their stuff down, you need another Mac to install the OS and initialize the firmware on the new SSD in the Mini.
They are good quality products for the money, and if you don't mind your computer being so locked down and almost impossible to upgrade.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at December 09, 2025 04:48 AM (uv8gn)
The base model Mini is a good deal if that's all you need, but if you upgrade RAM and storage be prepared to pay up.
Technically you can replace the SSD module in the newer Minis. Apple doesn't sell the modules, and third party suppliers are few and far between. And due to the way Apple locks their stuff down, you need another Mac to install the OS and initialize the firmware on the new SSD in the Mini.
They are good quality products for the money, and if you don't mind your computer being so locked down and almost impossible to upgrade.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 04:58 AM (6ydKt)
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Ol' Rick had the Folsom Prison Blues for a while. He should have been in prison all along for that hairdo. He was never brought to justice for that.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at December 09, 2025 04:59 AM (4/BuS)
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Rick James (Wikipedia)
Born James Ambrose Johnson Jr.
February 1, 1948
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Died August 6, 2004 (aged 56)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Born James Ambrose Johnson Jr.
February 1, 1948
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Died August 6, 2004 (aged 56)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 05:00 AM (RuTUS)
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So my son had his job interview yesterday. It took longer to get to the place that the actual interview took ( about 20 minutes) . It was a group of people interviewing him and it was an interview with a woman candidate . He felt he did pretty well, but she had a degree in chemistry. He had lots of lab classes in school and can surely do the work, but who knows what they have in mind.?He is supposed to hear by Friday.
Thanks for the prayers. Please continue them if you can.
Thanks for the prayers. Please continue them if you can.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 05:04 AM (looXz)
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I do have a Mac Mini. Added the piece with the extra ports. I already had a decent monitor, keyboard and mouse. I've had no issues with it. It should last through the end of my computing needs. I do have the hard drive I took out of the frst laptop with an old version of the Mac OS, so I guess it would work in a pinch.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 09, 2025 05:05 AM (+mUZM)
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g'mornin', 'rons
g'mornin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 09, 2025 05:07 AM (tljrc)
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"By my guesstimated count, you've got about 10 PCs around the house, and quite a few laptops."
I've only got 7 PCs running (8 if you count a RaspberryPi 4). I might have a strategic PC gap.
I've only got 7 PCs running (8 if you count a RaspberryPi 4). I might have a strategic PC gap.
Posted by: Richard Cranium at December 09, 2025 05:07 AM (3k5hk)
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Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.
Posted by: olddog in mo at December 09, 2025 05:08 AM (bQ4nt)
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For anybody out there who does have a M4 Mac Mini here's a site that sells the SSD modules:
https://expandmacmini.com/
2TB expansion will set you back $320.
It seems to be a popular choice for that upgrade.
https://expandmacmini.com/
2TB expansion will set you back $320.
It seems to be a popular choice for that upgrade.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 05:08 AM (6ydKt)
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from the ONT:
Mark Dice's take on the Cinnabon worker incident (and on Harry Sisson) seems right.
Mark Dice's take on the Cinnabon worker incident (and on Harry Sisson) seems right.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 05:09 AM (RuTUS)
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I am not paying that much money for processed sand!!
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at December 09, 2025 05:14 AM (O7YUW)
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Evening and morning, Tiu's Day revelers! I was proud to be part of the (brief) "no adult supervision" Cafe last night. Doof posted the ONT about the time I headed off to bed, I see, so all is right with the AoSHQ world.
'Tis cool this morning, 47 w/ wind chill of 43, not much wind. I should go work out, and I may decide to. (May.) Meanwhile, I'll have coffee and watch the Killer Kittenz gallop around in their own pre-breakfast workouts.
Whassup?
'Tis cool this morning, 47 w/ wind chill of 43, not much wind. I should go work out, and I may decide to. (May.) Meanwhile, I'll have coffee and watch the Killer Kittenz gallop around in their own pre-breakfast workouts.
Whassup?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 05:18 AM (wzUl9)
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At least only 1/3 as far to go as last some days
Stay warm and have a great day horde
Stay warm and have a great day horde
Posted by: Skip at December 09, 2025 05:20 AM (Ia/+0)
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45 from the ONT:
Mark Dice's take on the Cinnabon worker incident (and on Harry Sisson) seems right.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 05:09 AM (RuTUS)
If you put yourself in her place, working that job, dealing with that crowd in a mall all day, for 5 or 6 days a week, I can certainly understand her frustration.
If she's been dealing with that kind of crap for her customers for a long time, it's no wonder she finally had all she could take and snapped back.
Mark Dice's take on the Cinnabon worker incident (and on Harry Sisson) seems right.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 05:09 AM (RuTUS)
If you put yourself in her place, working that job, dealing with that crowd in a mall all day, for 5 or 6 days a week, I can certainly understand her frustration.
If she's been dealing with that kind of crap for her customers for a long time, it's no wonder she finally had all she could take and snapped back.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 05:20 AM (6ydKt)
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G'morning, by the way, Horde.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at December 09, 2025 05:23 AM (O7YUW)
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Sixty years ago Charlie Brown's Christmas premiered on TV.:
https://tinyurl.com/23nyj497
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025
***
For years I thought the 1966 airing was the first -- since it was the first I saw. I wonder how I missed the previous year's edition; I was a big (and getting to be critical) TV watcher then.
'Net research says it was a Thursday night. I have no memory of what was on the three main channels on that weeknight then either.
https://tinyurl.com/23nyj497
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025
***
For years I thought the 1966 airing was the first -- since it was the first I saw. I wonder how I missed the previous year's edition; I was a big (and getting to be critical) TV watcher then.
'Net research says it was a Thursday night. I have no memory of what was on the three main channels on that weeknight then either.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 05:24 AM (wzUl9)
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Good morning, Hordians.
When I open AoSHQ on my phone, I always get what looks like the desktop site, even though the desktop site box in settings isn't checked. It happened in Chrome and now it's happening in Brave. Can I do anything to fix this or is it a site problem?
Good morning, Hordians.
When I open AoSHQ on my phone, I always get what looks like the desktop site, even though the desktop site box in settings isn't checked. It happened in Chrome and now it's happening in Brave. Can I do anything to fix this or is it a site problem?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2025 05:35 AM (tgvbd)
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Fen, prayers continued for your son.
As for Charlie Brown's Christmas, I love the trivia that came out about it. Such as how the studio tried to remove the scene with Linus quoting Luke. Schulz told the studio the deal was off if they were going to demand that.
As for Charlie Brown's Christmas, I love the trivia that came out about it. Such as how the studio tried to remove the scene with Linus quoting Luke. Schulz told the studio the deal was off if they were going to demand that.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 05:36 AM (NR6c1)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at December 09, 2025 05:38 AM (1zOXE)
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Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at December 09, 2025 05:41 AM (2Ez/1)
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Good morning, Hordians.
When I open AoSHQ on my phone, I always get what looks like the desktop site, even though the desktop site box in settings isn't checked. It happened in Chrome and now it's happening in Brave. Can I do anything to fix this or is it a site problem?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
A couple of people have reported this. I'm pretty sure the site layout hasn't changed, but it seems like its time to put my boots on and go wading through some CSS.
Good morning, Hordians.
When I open AoSHQ on my phone, I always get what looks like the desktop site, even though the desktop site box in settings isn't checked. It happened in Chrome and now it's happening in Brave. Can I do anything to fix this or is it a site problem?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
A couple of people have reported this. I'm pretty sure the site layout hasn't changed, but it seems like its time to put my boots on and go wading through some CSS.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 05:41 AM (BLOW1)
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Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 05:36 AM
Thanks, NR Pax. I had heard that story about Charles Schultz and ACBC. I am glad he took that stand.
Thanks, NR Pax. I had heard that story about Charles Schultz and ACBC. I am glad he took that stand.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 05:43 AM (ZeH0U)
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Mornin'
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at December 09, 2025 05:46 AM (sAmhv)
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A couple of people have reported this. I'm pretty sure the site layout hasn't changed, but it seems like its time to put my boots on and go wading through some CSS.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 05:41 AM (BLOW1)
Thanks. I took a look at what I could do and concluded that it was a site problem.
(nice hash, BTW)
A couple of people have reported this. I'm pretty sure the site layout hasn't changed, but it seems like its time to put my boots on and go wading through some CSS.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at December 09, 2025 05:41 AM (BLOW1)
Thanks. I took a look at what I could do and concluded that it was a site problem.
(nice hash, BTW)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2025 05:47 AM (tgvbd)
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The middle and top Qualcomm V2 CPUs look to be quite capable and would be ideally suited for something like a Windows based Mac Mini computer.
Unexpectedly a hinge on my Surface Pro 8 snapped and because Microsoft wants $500 to replace it, the SP8 instantly became scrap. I was able to replace it during the Black Friday sales with a identically spec'd Qualcomm based Surface Pro 11 for $750. So far everything is working flawlessly with battery life that is ridiculously excellent.
With that in mind, a hockey puck style PC with a Qualcomm mid-range V2 chip would seem to be a viable desktop PC. These computing appliances seem to have their place these days, especially if you're one that doesn't upgrade PCs once they're purchased.
Unexpectedly a hinge on my Surface Pro 8 snapped and because Microsoft wants $500 to replace it, the SP8 instantly became scrap. I was able to replace it during the Black Friday sales with a identically spec'd Qualcomm based Surface Pro 11 for $750. So far everything is working flawlessly with battery life that is ridiculously excellent.
With that in mind, a hockey puck style PC with a Qualcomm mid-range V2 chip would seem to be a viable desktop PC. These computing appliances seem to have their place these days, especially if you're one that doesn't upgrade PCs once they're purchased.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at December 09, 2025 05:50 AM (uv8gn)
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Since everybody talks about Babylon 5 all the time, I've finally started watching it.
I'd seen some of it over the years, but never watched the entire series. I didn't have enough time to watch it in the 90s, if I watched any TV series it was ST: NG, or DS9, then Voyager.
It's on Amazon Prime to buy, but I'm not paying $2.99 an episode or $24.99 a season.
Tubi has the entire series via video on demand, though, with commercials. So I'll check it out there and see what all the fuss is about.
I'd seen some of it over the years, but never watched the entire series. I didn't have enough time to watch it in the 90s, if I watched any TV series it was ST: NG, or DS9, then Voyager.
It's on Amazon Prime to buy, but I'm not paying $2.99 an episode or $24.99 a season.
Tubi has the entire series via video on demand, though, with commercials. So I'll check it out there and see what all the fuss is about.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 05:51 AM (6ydKt)
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With that in mind, a hockey puck style PC with a Qualcomm mid-range V2 chip would seem to be a viable desktop PC. These computing appliances seem to have their place these days, especially if you're one that doesn't upgrade PCs once they're purchased.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at December 09, 2025 05:50 AM (uv8gn)
Any problems with the x86 to ARM translation layer for applications?
I've heard the battery life is excellent on these ARM chips.
The only problems I've heard about is the x86 to ARM translation layer not always working for some apps.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at December 09, 2025 05:50 AM (uv8gn)
Any problems with the x86 to ARM translation layer for applications?
I've heard the battery life is excellent on these ARM chips.
The only problems I've heard about is the x86 to ARM translation layer not always working for some apps.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 05:56 AM (6ydKt)
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"Work on the new novel is at a standstill, food doesn't taste good, I've got a house full of books and no interest in any of them and even a hot cup of tea isn't satisfying. Just another episode of my usual anhedonia."
I certainly sympathize with you MP4. After my husband died I took little pleasure from the two activities I enjoyed most, knitting and reading. I still am afflicted. I order books I think I'll read but they sit on my bedside chest staring me accusingly in the face. Knitting is a complete no go. I did force myself to go see the movie "Hamnet" yesterday. Glad I did. It was truly excellent.
I certainly sympathize with you MP4. After my husband died I took little pleasure from the two activities I enjoyed most, knitting and reading. I still am afflicted. I order books I think I'll read but they sit on my bedside chest staring me accusingly in the face. Knitting is a complete no go. I did force myself to go see the movie "Hamnet" yesterday. Glad I did. It was truly excellent.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 05:57 AM (lJ0H4)
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Went to 6:30 Mass yesterday morning, as it was a holy day of obligation. Left the house around 5:00, which would have gotten me to church a bit before 6:00, giving me half an hour to say my Rosary.
Hit a traffic jam caused by an accident. Could not get off the freeway. Had to sit through it for over an hour. Arrived closer to 7:00. They'd gotten to the Offertory, so at least I got there for the important part.
On returning home, I later got a message that the client was dissatisfied with a project I'd done. Now I have to sit through a phone call today. And the water well went out and won't refill. A really great day.
Went to 6:30 Mass yesterday morning, as it was a holy day of obligation. Left the house around 5:00, which would have gotten me to church a bit before 6:00, giving me half an hour to say my Rosary.
Hit a traffic jam caused by an accident. Could not get off the freeway. Had to sit through it for over an hour. Arrived closer to 7:00. They'd gotten to the Offertory, so at least I got there for the important part.
On returning home, I later got a message that the client was dissatisfied with a project I'd done. Now I have to sit through a phone call today. And the water well went out and won't refill. A really great day.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2025 05:59 AM (tgvbd)
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I have used my last day of PTO. I have to actually work every single remaining day until I retire. It's gonna be a long week.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at December 09, 2025 05:59 AM (ExV1e)
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@aelfred_D is promoting
Aaron Gwyn @AmericanGwyn
6 recorded lectures on Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian
I listened to the first one and loved it.
https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanGwyn
Aaron Gwyn @AmericanGwyn
6 recorded lectures on Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian
I listened to the first one and loved it.
https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanGwyn
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:00 AM (RuTUS)
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Morning, Tech Peeps
Posted by: fluffy at December 09, 2025 06:00 AM (AN2gy)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 06:01 AM (looXz)
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So I'll check it out there and see what all the fuss is about.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
I'll be honest with you: The first season is a bit rough. The acting is a bit bad and the effects are somewhat cheesy (Although I liked the episode "TKO). By the second season, it really hits its stride.
Mind you, the fact that one of the lead actors was dealing with severe mental issues might have contributed a bit to the problems.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
I'll be honest with you: The first season is a bit rough. The acting is a bit bad and the effects are somewhat cheesy (Although I liked the episode "TKO). By the second season, it really hits its stride.
Mind you, the fact that one of the lead actors was dealing with severe mental issues might have contributed a bit to the problems.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 06:01 AM (NR6c1)
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Morning, folks.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at December 09, 2025 06:01 AM (WPL6O)
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And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: **drops blanket**
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: **drops blanket**
Posted by: TeeJ at December 09, 2025 06:01 AM (jMlHD)
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On returning home, I later got a message that the client was dissatisfied with a project I'd done. Now I have to sit through a phone call today. And the water well went out and won't refill. A really great day.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Seems some of us are having one of those "blah" days today. Hope yours gets better Hadrian.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Seems some of us are having one of those "blah" days today. Hope yours gets better Hadrian.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 06:02 AM (lJ0H4)
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Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:00 AM (RuTUS)
My son is a huge Cormac McCarthy fan. I will have to tell him about the lectures.
My son is a huge Cormac McCarthy fan. I will have to tell him about the lectures.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 06:03 AM (looXz)
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Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 05:57 AM (lJ0H4)
It's playing near us now. I will have to go see it for my birthday.
It's playing near us now. I will have to go see it for my birthday.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 06:04 AM (looXz)
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It's playing near us now. I will have to go see it for my birthday.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Early happy birthday Fen.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Early happy birthday Fen.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 06:07 AM (lJ0H4)
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I'll be honest with you: The first season is a bit rough. The acting is a bit bad and the effects are somewhat cheesy (Although I liked the episode "TKO). By the second season, it really hits its stride.
Mind you, the fact that one of the lead actors was dealing with severe mental issues might have contributed a bit to the problems.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 06:01 AM (NR6c1)
The first episode is on in the background now.
I've seen it before, and a few after it, I believe.
That may be my problem, it's a slow show at first, as you say, so I usually gave up after a few episodes when I tried to watch it before.
I'll give it a shot for the entire series, since the old Western TV shows are getting repetitive, because I've seen so many by now.
Mind you, the fact that one of the lead actors was dealing with severe mental issues might have contributed a bit to the problems.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 06:01 AM (NR6c1)
The first episode is on in the background now.
I've seen it before, and a few after it, I believe.
That may be my problem, it's a slow show at first, as you say, so I usually gave up after a few episodes when I tried to watch it before.
I'll give it a shot for the entire series, since the old Western TV shows are getting repetitive, because I've seen so many by now.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 06:07 AM (6ydKt)
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Mind you, the fact that one of the lead actors was dealing with severe mental issues might have contributed a bit to the problems.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 06:01 AM (NR6c1)
And which character is that?
I think the blonde and brunette gals are both cute, but the brunette is cuter.
What it the security guy actor (Garibaldi?) who had mental issues?
I think I heard about that at one time.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 06:01 AM (NR6c1)
And which character is that?
I think the blonde and brunette gals are both cute, but the brunette is cuter.
What it the security guy actor (Garibaldi?) who had mental issues?
I think I heard about that at one time.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 06:09 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 06:09 AM (looXz)
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66 Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian
https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanGwyn
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:00 AM (RuTUS)
Toward the end of the first episode (last ten minutes of a one-hour lecture) there's a lot about weaponry: Comanche arrows, Kentucky long rifles, Colt revolvers.
https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanGwyn
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:00 AM (RuTUS)
Toward the end of the first episode (last ten minutes of a one-hour lecture) there's a lot about weaponry: Comanche arrows, Kentucky long rifles, Colt revolvers.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:10 AM (RuTUS)
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I'll give it a shot for the entire series
I look forward to hearing your thoughts. And yes, I know that "It starts off sucking" is not exactly a ringing endorsement but I do believe in full disclosure. -:-)
I look forward to hearing your thoughts. And yes, I know that "It starts off sucking" is not exactly a ringing endorsement but I do believe in full disclosure. -:-)
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 06:10 AM (NR6c1)
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What it the security guy actor (Garibaldi?) who had mental issues?
I think I heard about that at one time.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
No, it was the lead. He was replaced in the second season.
I think I heard about that at one time.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
No, it was the lead. He was replaced in the second season.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 06:11 AM (lJ0H4)
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Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 09, 2025 05:59 AM (tgvbd)
Sorry, Hadrian. Will pray that rough places are made smooth for you.
Sorry, Hadrian. Will pray that rough places are made smooth for you.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 06:12 AM (looXz)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at December 09, 2025 06:12 AM (0cOaq)
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What it the security guy actor (Garibaldi?) who had mental issues?
It was Michael O'Hare (Sinclair). He agreed to be written out and did a couple of cameos. Straczynski kept it a secret until Michael had passed away. No one else on the cast or crew knew about it.
It was Michael O'Hare (Sinclair). He agreed to be written out and did a couple of cameos. Straczynski kept it a secret until Michael had passed away. No one else on the cast or crew knew about it.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 06:13 AM (NR6c1)
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No, it was the lead. He was replaced in the second season.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 06:11 AM (lJ0H4) 0
Oh, I see.
I always wondered why the guy from Stargate wasn't in the first season.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 06:11 AM (lJ0H4) 0
Oh, I see.
I always wondered why the guy from Stargate wasn't in the first season.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 06:14 AM (6ydKt)
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Christmas movies, mostly vintage, on the Movies! Channel today. Thursday they will have their usual film noir/crime lineup, though.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 06:15 AM (wzUl9)
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I had to look up anhedonia.
Maybe you're just bored with your old pleasures and need some new ones?
I find I have to switch interests every now and then just to avoid the same ol' same ol'.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 04:30 AM (6ydKt)
True. Instead of always using one's right hand, try the left hand. Try a different lotion fragrance.
Maybe you're just bored with your old pleasures and need some new ones?
I find I have to switch interests every now and then just to avoid the same ol' same ol'.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 04:30 AM (6ydKt)
True. Instead of always using one's right hand, try the left hand. Try a different lotion fragrance.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025 06:17 AM (g8Ew8)
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@AmericanGwyn is putting these lectures for free in response to Joyce Carol Oates trashing McCarthy for passages she misconstrued. Like:
Joyce Carol Oates
@JoyceCarolOates
Dec 3
you're seriously thinking that McCarthy owned guns like that? he was a person obsessed with books--specific subjects--he delighted in reading arcane subjects & (evidently) replicating them in his prose.
many writers do this, so skillfully that readers think they "know" these subjects intimately.
as I'd once told John Updike how impressed I was with his knowledge of gardening & his wife Martha interrupted to say, "Oh, John gets it all out of books."
Aelfred The Great retweeted
Aaron Gwyn
@AmericanGwyn
Dec 3
Cormac McCarthy owned over a hundred rifles and pistols—so many, in fact, that he loaned several period firearms to a production company during filming of 2004’s THE ALAMO. In addition, he built his own big game rifles. Here’s a schematic he drew for a rifle barrel:
Joyce Carol Oates
@JoyceCarolOates
Dec 3
you're seriously thinking that McCarthy owned guns like that? he was a person obsessed with books--specific subjects--he delighted in reading arcane subjects & (evidently) replicating them in his prose.
many writers do this, so skillfully that readers think they "know" these subjects intimately.
as I'd once told John Updike how impressed I was with his knowledge of gardening & his wife Martha interrupted to say, "Oh, John gets it all out of books."
Aelfred The Great retweeted
Aaron Gwyn
@AmericanGwyn
Dec 3
Cormac McCarthy owned over a hundred rifles and pistols—so many, in fact, that he loaned several period firearms to a production company during filming of 2004’s THE ALAMO. In addition, he built his own big game rifles. Here’s a schematic he drew for a rifle barrel:
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:17 AM (RuTUS)
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Christmas movies, mostly vintage, on the Movies! Channel today. Thursday they will have their usual film noir/crime lineup, though.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
Which reminds me. I have to do my annual screening of "Holiday Inn" with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
Which reminds me. I have to do my annual screening of "Holiday Inn" with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 06:17 AM (lJ0H4)
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It was Michael O'Hare (Sinclair). He agreed to be written out and did a couple of cameos. Straczynski kept it a secret until Michael had passed away. No one else on the cast or crew knew about it.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 06:13 AM (NR6c1)
It's not obvious in his acting.
I can forgive a bad first season.
Heck, ST: NG and Seinfeld (as examples) both had some growing pains their first couple of seasons and then turned out great after they hit their strides.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 06:13 AM (NR6c1)
It's not obvious in his acting.
I can forgive a bad first season.
Heck, ST: NG and Seinfeld (as examples) both had some growing pains their first couple of seasons and then turned out great after they hit their strides.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 06:17 AM (6ydKt)
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Speaking of SBCs, picked up a quark sbc from Seeed, it measures 1.5 x 1.75 x 3/4 and it runs Linux has an oled screen, usb ports WiFi, blue tooth, an on board speaker and gyro sensor, got a web server up and running. All this In somethig smaller than an altoids tin.
Waiting for my Arduino Uno Q, which is also an SBC which could be the real RPI killer as RPI have become prohibitively expensive.
Waiting for my Arduino Uno Q, which is also an SBC which could be the real RPI killer as RPI have become prohibitively expensive.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 09, 2025 06:19 AM (XV/Pl)
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True. Instead of always using one's right hand, try the left hand. Try a different lotion fragrance.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025 06:17 AM (g8Ew
It kinda feels like cheating at that point.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025 06:17 AM (g8Ew
It kinda feels like cheating at that point.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 06:19 AM (6ydKt)
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I certainly sympathize with you MP4. After my husband died I took little pleasure from the two activities I enjoyed most, knitting and reading. I still am afflicted. I order books I think I'll read but they sit on my bedside chest staring me accusingly in the face. Knitting is a complete no go. I did force myself to go see the movie "Hamnet" yesterday. Glad I did. It was truly excellent.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 05:57 AM (lJ0H4)
I'm so sorry for your loss, Tuna. I will say that I find being here on the non-political threads helps a bit. I've mentioned before that I really don't have anyone in my life I can be completely open with, so being able to vent here (even if it actively irritates some people) goes a way towards easing the depression.
I honestly don't know how Ace, JJ, CBD and the others cope with the constant vomitus of politics. I suppose they have better coping skills.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 05:57 AM (lJ0H4)
I'm so sorry for your loss, Tuna. I will say that I find being here on the non-political threads helps a bit. I've mentioned before that I really don't have anyone in my life I can be completely open with, so being able to vent here (even if it actively irritates some people) goes a way towards easing the depression.
I honestly don't know how Ace, JJ, CBD and the others cope with the constant vomitus of politics. I suppose they have better coping skills.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 06:19 AM (ufSfZ)
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I'm not even sure we have a Cinnabon location in any of our malls here. Cinnabon existed all over in Denver, I know, but I can't recall any here. Though I don't go to the two big malls much any more; there isn't much for men in malls now, everything is for women and children.
Is Cinnabon mostly in malls, or do they have standalone stores?
Is Cinnabon mostly in malls, or do they have standalone stores?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 06:19 AM (wzUl9)
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and like:
Joyce Carol Oates
@JoyceCarolOates
Dec 3
as I recall from the novel "No Country for Old Men," which may differ from the movie, it is stated that things began to go wrong in the US culminating with the senseless serial killings so lovingly detailed in the novel, when women began to live independently of men, no longer subservient to husband & family; when "feminists" appeared in our midst.
when I reached that part of the novel I probably dropped the book in shock, then picked it up again & gamely continued to the end.
feminists certainly need to have a sense of humor & it's better to laugh than to cry.
Aelfred The Great retweeted
Aaron Gwyn
@AmericanGwyn
Dec 3
There’s nothing in Cormac McCarthy’s novel [No Country for Old Men] about feminism. There’s no mention of things going bad when “women began to live independently from men.” I’ve been teaching the novel for twenty years and the passage you’re referencing doesn’t exist.
Joyce Carol Oates
@JoyceCarolOates
Dec 3
as I recall from the novel "No Country for Old Men," which may differ from the movie, it is stated that things began to go wrong in the US culminating with the senseless serial killings so lovingly detailed in the novel, when women began to live independently of men, no longer subservient to husband & family; when "feminists" appeared in our midst.
when I reached that part of the novel I probably dropped the book in shock, then picked it up again & gamely continued to the end.
feminists certainly need to have a sense of humor & it's better to laugh than to cry.
Aelfred The Great retweeted
Aaron Gwyn
@AmericanGwyn
Dec 3
There’s nothing in Cormac McCarthy’s novel [No Country for Old Men] about feminism. There’s no mention of things going bad when “women began to live independently from men.” I’ve been teaching the novel for twenty years and the passage you’re referencing doesn’t exist.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:20 AM (RuTUS)
Posted by: Google Maps at December 09, 2025 06:21 AM (2Ez/1)
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Babylon 5 does start rough, but it gets really, really good. I'd put it in my top 5 science fiction series.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at December 09, 2025 06:21 AM (WPL6O)
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Actually, no; Cinnabon has only three locations in Lousy-ana, Lafayette, Alexandria, and in a Pilot Travel Center in Iowa, LA, east of Lake Charles.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 06:22 AM (wzUl9)
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I've seen the trailer for Hamnet. I don't know whether or not I want to see it.
One thing I should do in the new year is begin reading Shakespeare. I have a collection of all the plays, but somehow have never been able to get into the proper mindset.
I think I will go make some tea before working a bit more.
One thing I should do in the new year is begin reading Shakespeare. I have a collection of all the plays, but somehow have never been able to get into the proper mindset.
I think I will go make some tea before working a bit more.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 06:23 AM (ufSfZ)
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100
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:24 AM (RuTUS)
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Re: 95 . . . Leave it to somebody like Joyce Carol Oates to complain about anti-woman sentiment and prejudice where there is none. I've tried several times to read her stuff. It's dull. While I'm no fan of Cormac McCarthy, I'd prefer to read him rather than her work.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 06:24 AM (wzUl9)
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Funny to remember yesterday that I first began posting and talking to people online back on Usenet, alt.fan.babylon5
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2025 06:26 AM (Uk86A)
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Funny to remember yesterday that I first began posting and talking to people online back on Usenet, alt.fan.babylon5
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2025 06:26 AM (Uk86A)
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I was on that one, too.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2025 06:26 AM (Uk86A)
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I was on that one, too.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at December 09, 2025 06:27 AM (0cOaq)
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"Is Cinnabon mostly in malls, or do they have standalone stores?"
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Many are in airports.
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Many are in airports.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025 06:27 AM (g8Ew8)
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Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 06:19 AM (ufSfZ)
How do you know it irritates people unless they tell you that?
But I do think not going on politics threads helps me.
How do you know it irritates people unless they tell you that?
But I do think not going on politics threads helps me.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 06:28 AM (ELdpA)
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I've seen the trailer for Hamnet. I don't know whether or not I want to see it.
One thing I should do in the new year is begin reading Shakespeare. I have a collection of all the plays, but somehow have never been able to get into the proper mindset.
I think I will go make some tea before working a bit more.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025
***
The tragedies are -- in my experience and opinion -- easier reading than the comedies. The comedies are full of wordplay, but they depend on words that have changed meaning or gone obsolete in the centuries since. And TV sitcoms have used the same kinds of comic situations, mistaken identities and misunderstandings, for decades.
The histories, well, I guess it helps if you are familiar with the actual history. (Richard III is a good read.)
One thing I should do in the new year is begin reading Shakespeare. I have a collection of all the plays, but somehow have never been able to get into the proper mindset.
I think I will go make some tea before working a bit more.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025
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The tragedies are -- in my experience and opinion -- easier reading than the comedies. The comedies are full of wordplay, but they depend on words that have changed meaning or gone obsolete in the centuries since. And TV sitcoms have used the same kinds of comic situations, mistaken identities and misunderstandings, for decades.
The histories, well, I guess it helps if you are familiar with the actual history. (Richard III is a good read.)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 06:28 AM (wzUl9)
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With regards to the Cinnabon employee:
1. She should have gotten security over or her manager should have stepped in before she invoked the Wakandan Holy Word.
2. While I understand her getting fired, no one should be subjected to abuse. Especially not from people who want to be a victim on camera.
1. She should have gotten security over or her manager should have stepped in before she invoked the Wakandan Holy Word.
2. While I understand her getting fired, no one should be subjected to abuse. Especially not from people who want to be a victim on camera.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 06:28 AM (NR6c1)
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I've seen the trailer for Hamnet. I don't know whether or not I want to see it.
I was undecided too but I didn't have anything else to do yesterday so I thought " what the heck" and went. Glad I did. The actress who plays Will Shakespeare's wife gives a marvelous performance. The rest of the cast is excellent. Beautifully filmed and directed.
I was undecided too but I didn't have anything else to do yesterday so I thought " what the heck" and went. Glad I did. The actress who plays Will Shakespeare's wife gives a marvelous performance. The rest of the cast is excellent. Beautifully filmed and directed.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 06:28 AM (lJ0H4)
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Is Cinnabon mostly in malls, or do they have standalone stores?"
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Many are in airports.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025
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Oh, joy. To paraphrase that great philosopher, Xander Harris: "Get your own pack of sugar-hyped little runts for the flight."
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Many are in airports.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025
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Oh, joy. To paraphrase that great philosopher, Xander Harris: "Get your own pack of sugar-hyped little runts for the flight."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 06:29 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 09, 2025 06:30 AM (Cjt/F)
111
With regards to the Cinnabon employee:
1. She should have gotten security over or her manager should have stepped in before she invoked the Wakandan Holy Word.
2. While I understand her getting fired, no one should be subjected to abuse. Especially not from people who want to be a victim on camera.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025
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And who have the effin' nerve to start a funding program for themselves, for the "harassment" they've endured. Give me a break.
1. She should have gotten security over or her manager should have stepped in before she invoked the Wakandan Holy Word.
2. While I understand her getting fired, no one should be subjected to abuse. Especially not from people who want to be a victim on camera.
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025
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And who have the effin' nerve to start a funding program for themselves, for the "harassment" they've endured. Give me a break.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 06:31 AM (wzUl9)
112
The comedies are full of wordplay, but they depend on words that have changed meaning or gone obsolete in the centuries since.
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I think "Midsummer" is the most accessible of the comedies to modern audiences. I'd venture to say I've never seen a bad production of it. (I also had the pleasure of playing Bottom the Weaver, but that does not affect my bias.)
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I think "Midsummer" is the most accessible of the comedies to modern audiences. I'd venture to say I've never seen a bad production of it. (I also had the pleasure of playing Bottom the Weaver, but that does not affect my bias.)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at December 09, 2025 06:32 AM (0cOaq)
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104 "Is Cinnabon mostly in malls, or do they have standalone stores?"
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Many are in airports.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025 06:27 AM (g8Ew
Many [parts of the Cinnabon] are edible.
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Many are in airports.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025 06:27 AM (g8Ew
Many [parts of the Cinnabon] are edible.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:32 AM (RuTUS)
114
mornin yall. I saw a Cinnabon in a Schlotzsky's in a Shell station. I got a sandwich there and it took them 20 minutes to get it ready. I won't be going back to the Cinnabon in a Schlotzsky's in a Shell station.
Posted by: fd at December 09, 2025 06:34 AM (vFG9F)
115
Rick James, rest in peace. He certainly Lived Life Big.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:35 AM (RuTUS)
116
*I won't be going back to the Cinnabon in a Schlotzsky's in a Shell station.*
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This is about me isn't it?
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This is about me isn't it?
Posted by: The Starbucks in the restroom at December 09, 2025 06:39 AM (2Ez/1)
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114 mornin yall. I saw a Cinnabon in a Schlotzsky's in a Shell station. I got a sandwich there and it took them 20 minutes to get it ready. I won't be going back to the Cinnabon in a Schlotzsky's in a Shell station.
Posted by: fd at December 09, 2025 06:34 AM (vFG9F)
The way you worded this is *chef's kiss* and nearly resulted in spewed tea hereabouts.
Posted by: fd at December 09, 2025 06:34 AM (vFG9F)
The way you worded this is *chef's kiss* and nearly resulted in spewed tea hereabouts.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:40 AM (RuTUS)
118
"Which is exactly what I said would happen and, IMO, why the GOP deserves to lose the midterms."
Perhaps, but the rest of us don't deserve the Commies to regain the House.
Yeah, we see a lot of perps and the lack of swift Justice. When Ilhan Omar gets deported, and Mark Kelly gets court-martialed, etc., if that and other things like that happen, it will be a good time to rejoice. But in the meantime, keep your head down (and on a swivel if that is possible) and live a life of integrity, charity, and faith. If you lost your faith, pray to have it restored.
Perhaps, but the rest of us don't deserve the Commies to regain the House.
Yeah, we see a lot of perps and the lack of swift Justice. When Ilhan Omar gets deported, and Mark Kelly gets court-martialed, etc., if that and other things like that happen, it will be a good time to rejoice. But in the meantime, keep your head down (and on a swivel if that is possible) and live a life of integrity, charity, and faith. If you lost your faith, pray to have it restored.
Posted by: no one at December 09, 2025 06:43 AM (W7XSX)
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"When Ilhan Omar gets deported, and Mark Kelly gets court-martialed, etc."
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Nothing will happen.
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Nothing will happen.
Posted by: The person who is always says that at December 09, 2025 06:45 AM (2Ez/1)
120
I haven't seen a Cinnabon in ages. Laura, a dear friend, brought cinnamon rolls to Adult Ed on Sunday. Just as big and beautiful as a Cinnabon. And a whole lot cheaper.
Posted by: no one at December 09, 2025 06:46 AM (W7XSX)
121
If it's clear where you are and it's about 6:45 a.m the sky is very nice right now. Take a look!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 09, 2025 06:46 AM (lQ+/f)
122
There’s nothing in Cormac McCarthy’s novel [No Country for Old Men] about feminism. There’s no mention of things going bad when “women began to live independently from men.” I’ve been teaching the novel for twenty years and the passage you’re referencing doesn’t exist.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:20 AM (RuTUS)
If she had been a Real Woman, she should have either had to choose between vomiting or blacking out.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:20 AM (RuTUS)
If she had been a Real Woman, she should have either had to choose between vomiting or blacking out.
Posted by: That MIT Professor that got hysterical about Larry Summers' comment at December 09, 2025 06:46 AM (PiwSw)
123
Willowed:
Ono had a rather large rack for her size (28H, see https://tinyurl.com/yokoonotits), so killing her would have been a crime against humanity.
Ono had a rather large rack for her size (28H, see https://tinyurl.com/yokoonotits), so killing her would have been a crime against humanity.
Posted by: Richard Cranium at December 09, 2025 06:47 AM (3k5hk)
124
Pope Leo is that guy that lives behind the big wall guarded by armed guards?
Posted by: That MIT Professor that got hysterical about Larry Summers' comment at December 09, 2025 06:47 AM (PiwSw)
125
Was looking at putting together a new puter as this one is now 10 years old. Saw the prices of DDR5 and nearly passed out.
Thinking about limiting it to a DDR4 system as its more affordable.
Thinking about limiting it to a DDR4 system as its more affordable.
Posted by: Politcal McGuffin at December 09, 2025 06:48 AM (nGP9S)
126
Grab a 32GB DDR5 memory kit from Crucial for just $273.99.
The Big Three™ memory makers, in the case of Samsung, 75% gross margin, won't add capacity because, as "journalists" "report" the manufactures are afraid of the business cycle.
Appears a whole lot similar to an OPEC for memory. Here we have the usual claim "PEAKOIL MEMORY", and the common refrain in modern construction: "It will take decades to add capacity".
Then the blame: "Gas hogs on the road AI Vendors are using all of the supply"
Then the illogical Supply & Demand response: "the market will later crash". which is the lame excuse to strangle supply until....
The usual government action to grift and regulate an emerging market that is making piles of money.
What will be the memory equivalent of Climate Change™ and Carbon Credits®?
The Big Three™ memory makers, in the case of Samsung, 75% gross margin, won't add capacity because, as "journalists" "report" the manufactures are afraid of the business cycle.
Appears a whole lot similar to an OPEC for memory. Here we have the usual claim "PEAK
Then the blame: "
Then the illogical Supply & Demand response: "the market will later crash". which is the lame excuse to strangle supply until....
The usual government action to grift and regulate an emerging market that is making piles of money.
What will be the memory equivalent of Climate Change™ and Carbon Credits®?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 09, 2025 06:51 AM (a4flb)
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Morning peeps.
Today I shall attempt to string Christmas lights outside. Hopefully without too much cussing or physical injury.
*crosses fingers*
Today I shall attempt to string Christmas lights outside. Hopefully without too much cussing or physical injury.
*crosses fingers*
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 09, 2025 06:51 AM (NwnyJ)
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 09, 2025 06:51 AM (tljrc)
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 09, 2025 06:51 AM (a4flb)
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@125
>> Thinking about limiting it to a DDR4 system as its more affordable.
You can still put together a solid system for under 3k.
But if computer components keep on inflating, computers might approach the prices we paid in the 80s to put together our rigs.
>> Thinking about limiting it to a DDR4 system as its more affordable.
You can still put together a solid system for under 3k.
But if computer components keep on inflating, computers might approach the prices we paid in the 80s to put together our rigs.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 09, 2025 06:51 AM (XV/Pl)
131
How come off-white is a color but off-black is not? And is off-brown just really dark off-orange?
Posted by: fd at December 09, 2025 06:52 AM (vFG9F)
132
Thinking about limiting it to a DDR4 system as its more affordable.
Posted by: Politcal McGuffin at December 09, 2025 06:48 AM (nGP9S)
I'm still on an AM4 platform, Ryzen 5900X, with DDR4 on this PC.
Working great for me, although I'd probably notice the difference if I went up to AM5 and a 9900X, for sure.
If you can still find the motherboards, B550s are probably pretty cheap, along with the processors.
I still have the 5600X I originally put in this system.
Posted by: Politcal McGuffin at December 09, 2025 06:48 AM (nGP9S)
I'm still on an AM4 platform, Ryzen 5900X, with DDR4 on this PC.
Working great for me, although I'd probably notice the difference if I went up to AM5 and a 9900X, for sure.
If you can still find the motherboards, B550s are probably pretty cheap, along with the processors.
I still have the 5600X I originally put in this system.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 06:53 AM (6ydKt)
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amen on this:
Stephen L. Miller
@redsteeze
4h
I'm going to end up bashing my head against a wall over this and ending up like Nicolas Cage Longlegs.
Carlson/Owens etc don't care about the hypocrisy. All they care about is everyone talking about their hypocrisy. That's it,
All they care about is being the main character on this platform and others day after day, and it is a choice to continue to make them the main character on this platform day after day.
As I've said a lot of smart people I respect continue to fall for it day after day.
Stephen L. Miller
@redsteeze
4h
I'm going to end up bashing my head against a wall over this and ending up like Nicolas Cage Longlegs.
Carlson/Owens etc don't care about the hypocrisy. All they care about is everyone talking about their hypocrisy. That's it,
All they care about is being the main character on this platform and others day after day, and it is a choice to continue to make them the main character on this platform day after day.
As I've said a lot of smart people I respect continue to fall for it day after day.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:53 AM (RuTUS)
134
UDUP gets breakfast in the barrel. Pro tip, that's not yogurt.
Posted by: fd at December 09, 2025 06:53 AM (vFG9F)
135
Pixy,
So picking that 64GB/2TB laptop (that I asked you about on twitter and purchased used/like new for ~$150US off) last month turned out to be a serendipitously good idea. Amazon now wants that much for the 16GB/1TB model and you can't even get 64GB anymore.
So picking that 64GB/2TB laptop (that I asked you about on twitter and purchased used/like new for ~$150US off) last month turned out to be a serendipitously good idea. Amazon now wants that much for the 16GB/1TB model and you can't even get 64GB anymore.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at December 09, 2025 06:53 AM (gUs21)
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Perhaps, but the rest of us don't deserve the Commies to regain the House.
Yeah, we see a lot of perps and the lack of swift Justice. When Ilhan Omar gets deported, and Mark Kelly gets court-martialed, etc., if that and other things like that happen, it will be a good time to rejoice. But in the meantime, keep your head down (and on a swivel if that is possible) and live a life of integrity, charity, and faith. If you lost your faith, pray to have it restored.
Posted by: no one at December 09, 2025 06:43 AM (W7XSX)
Right now, we only have one person representing this country's majority in DC. And that's Donald Trump. The rest are greasy tongued grifters looking only for more money and self-aggrandizement.
Yeah, we see a lot of perps and the lack of swift Justice. When Ilhan Omar gets deported, and Mark Kelly gets court-martialed, etc., if that and other things like that happen, it will be a good time to rejoice. But in the meantime, keep your head down (and on a swivel if that is possible) and live a life of integrity, charity, and faith. If you lost your faith, pray to have it restored.
Posted by: no one at December 09, 2025 06:43 AM (W7XSX)
Right now, we only have one person representing this country's majority in DC. And that's Donald Trump. The rest are greasy tongued grifters looking only for more money and self-aggrandizement.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025 06:54 AM (g8Ew8)
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How come off-white is a color but off-black is not? And is off-brown just really dark off-orange?
Posted by: fd
Deep thoughts.
Posted by: fd
Deep thoughts.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 06:55 AM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: no one at December 09, 2025 06:56 AM (W7XSX)
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I recently found an invoice for a system I build in 2000.
Pentium III 550 MHz, 64Mb RAM, 10 gb HD, 8 Mb video adapter, 17" crt. Win 98SE. $1600.
Pentium III 550 MHz, 64Mb RAM, 10 gb HD, 8 Mb video adapter, 17" crt. Win 98SE. $1600.
Posted by: fd at December 09, 2025 06:57 AM (vFG9F)
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I watched Mark Dice's video about the incident at Cinnabon. He does seem to be trying to be accurate and not to report stuff that he can't verify.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 06:58 AM (wzUl9)
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Stephen L. Miller retweeted
Andy Ngo
@MrAndyNgo
19h
Liverpool, England — Former professional soccer player Joey Barton was given a suspended six month prison sentence, over £20,000 in fines and 200 hours of community service after being convicted of “grossly offensive” posts on social media.
Stephen L. Miller retweeted
Andy Ngo
@MrAndyNgo
19h
Liverpool, England — Former professional soccer player Joey Barton was given a suspended six month prison sentence, over £20,000 in fines and 200 hours of community service after being convicted of “grossly offensive” posts on social media.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 06:59 AM (RuTUS)
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Don't really pay any attention to Tim Pool, but I saw a clip on X where he's fed up with all the bullshit that's been going on and calls Candace a "deranged cunt". He's crude, but not wrong.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2025 06:59 AM (1Er30)
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In 2000 64mb of RAM was probably at least $200.
Posted by: fd at December 09, 2025 06:59 AM (vFG9F)
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Martini Farmer, Please report to the barrel, which you may find recently decorated for Christmas.
Very festive it is.
Very festive it is.
Posted by: no one at December 09, 2025 07:00 AM (W7XSX)
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123 Willowed:
Ono had a rather large rack for her size (28H, see https://tinyurl.com/yokoonotits), so killing her would have been a crime against humanity.
Posted by: Richard Cranium at December 09, 2025 06:47 AM
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You know about the cup sizes?
Ono had a rather large rack for her size (28H, see https://tinyurl.com/yokoonotits), so killing her would have been a crime against humanity.
Posted by: Richard Cranium at December 09, 2025 06:47 AM
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You know about the cup sizes?
Posted by: Frank Costanza at December 09, 2025 07:00 AM (2Ez/1)
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How come off-white is a color but off-black is not? And is off-brown just really dark off-orange?
Posted by: fd
Deep thoughts.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 06:55 AM (lJ0H4)
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Indeed.
Posted by: fd
Deep thoughts.
Posted by: Tuna at December 09, 2025 06:55 AM (lJ0H4)
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Indeed.
Posted by: Jack Handey at December 09, 2025 07:00 AM (ESVrU)
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I haven't seen a Cinnabon in ages. Laura, a dear friend, brought cinnamon rolls to Adult Ed on Sunday. Just as big and beautiful as a Cinnabon. And a whole lot cheaper.
Posted by: no one at December 09, 2025
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I don't need to know how much a roll at a Cinnabon costs. I have a vivid and dark imagination and it serves me quite well for stuff like that.
Posted by: no one at December 09, 2025
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I don't need to know how much a roll at a Cinnabon costs. I have a vivid and dark imagination and it serves me quite well for stuff like that.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 07:01 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: no one at December 09, 2025 07:01 AM (W7XSX)
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Morning all. It's 6° outside . Think I'll wait a while before a long walk
Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 09, 2025 07:01 AM (D+mpw)
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hahahahaha:
Stephen L. Miller retweeted
Kyle Beckley
@Kyle_Beckley
12h
Every soccer game is a pride match is it not?
___
Awkward: FIFA 'Pride Match' Will Feature Two
Countries That Ban Homosexuality
Stephen L. Miller retweeted
Kyle Beckley
@Kyle_Beckley
12h
Every soccer game is a pride match is it not?
___
Awkward: FIFA 'Pride Match' Will Feature Two
Countries That Ban Homosexuality
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 07:02 AM (RuTUS)
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142 Don't really pay any attention to Tim Pool, but I saw a clip on X where he's fed up with all the bullshit that's been going on and calls Candace a "deranged cunt". He's crude, but not wrong.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2025 06:59 AM (1Er30)
Kudos to him. Also Piers Morgan.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2025 06:59 AM (1Er30)
Kudos to him. Also Piers Morgan.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 07:02 AM (RuTUS)
152
Sydney Watson talking about Caleb Hammer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yks5qhYt8eI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yks5qhYt8eI
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 07:05 AM (NR6c1)
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Well. Coffee and breakfast have been consumed, the furry thugs fed an hour ago. Time for a shave and shower. Back later, all.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 09, 2025 07:05 AM (wzUl9)
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I've barreled myself before, but that one wasn't me.
(had to go back and scroll through the comments)
No... I was out in the garage, where it's currently 28 degrees, looking for those Christmas lights I'm going to abuse myself with later today.
(had to go back and scroll through the comments)
No... I was out in the garage, where it's currently 28 degrees, looking for those Christmas lights I'm going to abuse myself with later today.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 09, 2025 07:06 AM (NwnyJ)
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I'm trying to think of why I would care about what Piers Morgan thinks.
Ow, that kind of thinking hurts.
I'll just go back to my in-depth research of Yoko Ono's bustline.
Ow, that kind of thinking hurts.
I'll just go back to my in-depth research of Yoko Ono's bustline.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 09, 2025 07:08 AM (2Ez/1)
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Right now, we only have one person representing this country's majority in DC. And that's Donald Trump. The rest are greasy tongued grifters looking only for more money and self-aggrandizement.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025 06:54 AM (g8Ew
I agree.
The problem I have is with Trump's sounding off and the useless bloviation from everyone in his circle. Don't say Ilhan should be investigated and deported for immigration fraud, DO IT! Don't say Mark Kelly might be recalled to active duty and face a military court, DO IT! Don't say the Clintons are in violation of a subpoena and should be arrested, DO IT!
Stop 'threatening' and 'blasting' and 'firing back' and actually put these treasonous bastards behind bars, or admit that you just exist to provide kayfabe soundbites.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at December 09, 2025 06:54 AM (g8Ew
I agree.
The problem I have is with Trump's sounding off and the useless bloviation from everyone in his circle. Don't say Ilhan should be investigated and deported for immigration fraud, DO IT! Don't say Mark Kelly might be recalled to active duty and face a military court, DO IT! Don't say the Clintons are in violation of a subpoena and should be arrested, DO IT!
Stop 'threatening' and 'blasting' and 'firing back' and actually put these treasonous bastards behind bars, or admit that you just exist to provide kayfabe soundbites.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 07:11 AM (ufSfZ)
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152 Sydney Watson talking about Caleb Hammer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yks5qhYt8eI
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 07:05 AM (NR6c1)
Oh, he looks like a great find. New to me.
@sircalebhammer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yks5qhYt8eI
Posted by: NR Pax at December 09, 2025 07:05 AM (NR6c1)
Oh, he looks like a great find. New to me.
@sircalebhammer
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 07:12 AM (RuTUS)
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155 I'm trying to think of why I would care about what Piers Morgan thinks.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 09, 2025 07:08 AM (2Ez/1)
Because he's well-spoken.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 09, 2025 07:08 AM (2Ez/1)
Because he's well-spoken.
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 07:14 AM (RuTUS)
159
Good morning!
Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.
For a morning sashay around the kitchen:
https://youtu.be/R9T2H8QJjlw
Reveillez-Vous
Peter White
Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.
For a morning sashay around the kitchen:
https://youtu.be/R9T2H8QJjlw
Reveillez-Vous
Peter White
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 09, 2025 07:14 AM (u82oZ)
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Thanks for the comments guys,
>I'm still on an AM4 platform, Ryzen 5900X, with DDR4 on this PC.
I'm on AMD FX 6300 - 8GB DDR3 ram - Radeon R7 260X (as I said, 10 years old)
I think a bump to a Ryzen 7 with DDR 4 would be noticeable for me too.
I only play older games but do some Java programming so I can make use of the additional power.
Is the DDR5 price spike expected to last?
>I'm still on an AM4 platform, Ryzen 5900X, with DDR4 on this PC.
I'm on AMD FX 6300 - 8GB DDR3 ram - Radeon R7 260X (as I said, 10 years old)
I think a bump to a Ryzen 7 with DDR 4 would be noticeable for me too.
I only play older games but do some Java programming so I can make use of the additional power.
Is the DDR5 price spike expected to last?
Posted by: Political Mcguffin at December 09, 2025 07:14 AM (3FTs8)
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Stop 'threatening' and 'blasting' and 'firing back' and actually put these treasonous bastards behind bars, or admit that you just exist to provide kayfabe soundbites.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 07:11 AM (ufSfZ)
Trump likes to fire several warning shots hoping bluster will get attention.
Omar, especially, needs to be investigated.
Not for marrying her brother which is probably past the statute of limitations, but for the obvious corruption going on around her and her district and the fact that her net work went from 6 to multiple seven figures in the space of two years.
She's a con-artist crook, along with her entire family, and I've been saying that since 2017.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 07:11 AM (ufSfZ)
Trump likes to fire several warning shots hoping bluster will get attention.
Omar, especially, needs to be investigated.
Not for marrying her brother which is probably past the statute of limitations, but for the obvious corruption going on around her and her district and the fact that her net work went from 6 to multiple seven figures in the space of two years.
She's a con-artist crook, along with her entire family, and I've been saying that since 2017.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 07:16 AM (6ydKt)
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Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
Vey nice library picture. you got a lot of good reading on your shelf.
Agree with you. Don't threaten. Act.
Vey nice library picture. you got a lot of good reading on your shelf.
Agree with you. Don't threaten. Act.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 09, 2025 07:17 AM (u82oZ)
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OK looked up that mark dice video. His big point that I think is spot on is that - some nobody worker in some nowhere town has a brief and stupid argument with some nobody customers - and that's become national "news"?
This obsession with "magic words" that everyone is supposed to gasp about has gone beyond ridiculous.
This obsession with "magic words" that everyone is supposed to gasp about has gone beyond ridiculous.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2025 07:18 AM (ASmqz)
164
Is the DDR5 price spike expected to last?
Posted by: Political Mcguffin at December 09, 2025 07:14 AM (3FTs
They are predicting the shortage will last for at least a year or two, maybe more unless the AI bubble pops.
DDR4 ain't getting any cheaper either, since a lot of people are thinking the same thing you are and buying up the supply which is small anyhow because DDR4 is almost at end-of-life production.
Posted by: Political Mcguffin at December 09, 2025 07:14 AM (3FTs
They are predicting the shortage will last for at least a year or two, maybe more unless the AI bubble pops.
DDR4 ain't getting any cheaper either, since a lot of people are thinking the same thing you are and buying up the supply which is small anyhow because DDR4 is almost at end-of-life production.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 07:18 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: m at December 09, 2025 07:20 AM (RuTUS)
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SpeakingOf
She is the definition of a traitor.
Trump does not have an inch of Cromwell in him.
But I bring to mind Cromwell's actions to end the Long Parliament more and more. He was eloquent in his distain for the Members of Parliament.
She is the definition of a traitor.
Trump does not have an inch of Cromwell in him.
But I bring to mind Cromwell's actions to end the Long Parliament more and more. He was eloquent in his distain for the Members of Parliament.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 09, 2025 07:20 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: The person who likes to say that Nothing Will Happen at December 09, 2025 07:21 AM (2Ez/1)
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The person who likes to say that Nothing Will Happen
If you had been able to gamble on the basis of your nic, you would be wealthy.
If you had been able to gamble on the basis of your nic, you would be wealthy.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 09, 2025 07:22 AM (u82oZ)
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Stop 'threatening' and 'blasting' and 'firing back' and actually put these treasonous bastards behind bars, or admit that you just exist to provide kayfabe soundbites.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 07:11 AM (ufSfZ)
Trump's always had a good bit of PT Barnum in him. That's why we've long said to take Trump seriously, but don't take him literally. He throws out a lot of stream of consciousness stuff that he's never actually thought through.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 07:11 AM (ufSfZ)
Trump's always had a good bit of PT Barnum in him. That's why we've long said to take Trump seriously, but don't take him literally. He throws out a lot of stream of consciousness stuff that he's never actually thought through.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 09, 2025 07:25 AM (ASmqz)
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> The Marvell Structera X 2404 lets system builders connect twelve DDR4 DIMMs - up to 1.5TB of RAM - to a PCIe 5.0 slot.
Stares at his giant stack of hitherto obsolete DDR4 with renewed delight...
Stares at his giant stack of hitherto obsolete DDR4 with renewed delight...
Posted by: Don't blame the alligators at December 09, 2025 07:28 AM (1Nv0l)
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JJS
JJS
Posted by: rhennigantx at December 09, 2025 07:28 AM (gbOdA)
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Adjusted for inflation 1600 dollars in 2000 is over 3000 today.
And as noted, you can put together a pretty good system for under 3k today.
And as noted, you can put together a pretty good system for under 3k today.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 09, 2025 07:28 AM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Richard Cranium at December 09, 2025 07:30 AM (3k5hk)
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Looking for BIL gift. Wondering if this gaming device is worth it? Or if there is a better device to use with phone?
Razer Kishi V3 Gaming Controller for iPhone 15, 16, 17 Series & Android:
Razer Kishi V3 Gaming Controller for iPhone 15, 16, 17 Series & Android:
Posted by: sidney at December 09, 2025 07:32 AM (rzwGB)
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Very nice library picture. you got a lot of good reading on your shelf.
Thanks, Salty. I wish I could leave it all to the Horde when I die. Sadly, it will all end up in a rubbish tip.
Thanks, Salty. I wish I could leave it all to the Horde when I die. Sadly, it will all end up in a rubbish tip.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at December 09, 2025 07:33 AM (ufSfZ)
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174 Looking for BIL gift. Wondering if this gaming device is worth it? Or if there is a better device to use with phone?
Razer Kishi V3 Gaming Controller for iPhone 15, 16, 17 Series & Android:
Posted by: sidney at December 09, 2025 07:32 AM (rzwGB)
Razer makes some decent products (I've got a webcam from them that's pretty nice). They are known for being a little over-priced, but they're a big & popular name brand in gaming, so people will pay.
There are lots of those smartphone game controllers out there though, especially on Amazon, if you want to save a few bucks.
$99 doesn't sound ridiculous for a high-quality device like that.
I can't give you an appraisal of any as I don't game on my phone.
Razer Kishi V3 Gaming Controller for iPhone 15, 16, 17 Series & Android:
Posted by: sidney at December 09, 2025 07:32 AM (rzwGB)
Razer makes some decent products (I've got a webcam from them that's pretty nice). They are known for being a little over-priced, but they're a big & popular name brand in gaming, so people will pay.
There are lots of those smartphone game controllers out there though, especially on Amazon, if you want to save a few bucks.
$99 doesn't sound ridiculous for a high-quality device like that.
I can't give you an appraisal of any as I don't game on my phone.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at December 09, 2025 07:42 AM (6ydKt)
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