It’s weird. The numbers are so big and the dates are so far out there that none of it feels real. The fact that (assuming you fit their magic profile) some bank will accept your signature in return for hundreds of thousands of dollars is stranger still. I honestly wish we lived in a society where this sort of thing was NOT the norm. But if you live in the US, home ownership is one of the few mechanisms in place for us commoners to generate and/or pass on generational wealth (assuming that the whole system doesn’t collapse like the house of cards it probably is while you own the house).
Does it trap other bugs? I want to get rid of mosquitoes, but don’t want to mess with any others.
I’ve gotten to the point that I’m buying things like BennVenn’s MBC3000 and BucketMouse’s Nintendo NES Cartridge Circuit Board just so I can enjoy physical media again.
Price gouging and “grading” of retro games. I just wanna play some old NES games without taking out a second mortgage.
I’m waiting for someone to marry a corporation just to show how absurd the idea of corporate personhood is.
There is that (probably untrue) theory that the main reason he bought Twitter was because at the time, Twitter wouldn’t ban the ElonJet tracking account. Were that the case, it would kinda/sorta make sense that he’s want to kill the platform.
Excellent callout, thank you!
Seconded. Good stuff that A) you can actually find without heading to some weird chocolate boutique and B) you can feel marginally better about buying because they really try to make sure their supply chain is as fair as possible.
Neil Gaiman. The man can write novels, YA novels, graphic novels, children’s books. And they all have such well crafted worlds that you just want to lose yourself in them.
I also think Neal Stephenson and Corey Doctorow deserve WAY more attention than they get.
Live from the broadcast studios, CD 92.9 FM prepares to sign off the FM dial at 11:59pm. See more information below.3pm - 7pm: Grayson Kelly7pm - 11pm: Tom B...
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With just days to go before losing its signal, Randy Malloy who owns the intellectual property of modern rock WWCD Columbus, OH, is formulating a plan to keep the brand
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FTA:
“WWCD/CD 92.9 is planning to remain a part of the central Ohio community,” he wrote. “Whether that's on the air, online, or a combination of the two remains to be seen, and we're working around the clock to find a solution. In the meantime, let’s celebrate and cherish these nine days we know we have.”
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>Longtime Super Mario Kart hacker MrL314 calls Resident Evil Kart "the worst thing I have ever created," and it's not hard to see why. As implied by the title, the ROM patch replaces Super Mario Kart's usual over-the-shoulder tracking camera with something more akin to the awkward fixed-angle "perspective shots" of the original PlayStation 1 Resident Evil games. The perspective automatically jumps between these fixed cameras around the track as your racer moves from section to section, forcing you to judge turns and obstacles from very skewed angles.
I’ve never really understood this approach. If my work laptop prevents me from doing work, I open a ticket, cc my boss, and move on with my life. I’ve got enough other stuff to do and why take on the risk associated with circumventing company security controls just to get that TPS report in on time? I’ve got documentation showing that I tried and couldn’t complete the work because of the security control.
I’d be curious how many of those developers are excited about the platform.
The real villains here are the absurdly rich. Especially those who find ways to pay less in taxes.
The top 1% are the problem.
Tax the rich.
This is my boomer MIL. She is honestly one of the kindest people I know. . She votes pro-environment/pro-social issues and has given (almost beyond her means) everything she can to virtually anyone who needs it. She has almost nothing left, and is a stones throw from couch surfing. I have no idea what’ll happen when her health starts to fail. As frustrated as I am with boomers, I try to remember her and the good she has tried to bring about in the world.
I’m not a knower. Context?
Well, if Gen X and Millennials wanted their own fortunes they should have planned ahead like boomers and been born back when a house cost $7,500.
/sarcasm
This was my Outer Wilds experience:
Got excited until I realized it wasn’t the Outer Wilds…
Outer Worlds is a fun game. Outer Wilds is a game I won’t ever forget.
It’s not that powerful of a jet of water. I mean, I’m sure there is some, but if you’re doing it right, only the parts you want to get wet are getting wet. Besides, the alternative is like using a paper towel to clean peanut butter from a shag carpet.
I’ll second the idea that boredom isn’t always bad, and that it can often lead to new ideas and experiences. But if you really feel the need to do something for the person, try gifting experiences like food tours, trial hobbies or sports (curling, photography, etc).
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Rumor has it that it's an RK3566 powered device, so systems before PSP, DC, and N64 will work fine, but those three will be a mixed bag.
I always enjoy a good spooky/creepy story. What’s yours?
Every time I hear about a someone pushing for people to "come back" to a downtown, I think they should be required to disclose if they have real-estate interests that would benefit from such a move.
I live in Ohio. Micro mobility makes perfect sense to me for about 3-5 months of the year. The weather is great for it. I’ll often prefer to ride my bike over driving a car just for that reason. What do I do for the other 7-9 months?
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If you haven't tried it yet, you really should. I made it to level 24 before throwing my hands up.
This year's event saw everything from a new Fortnite season to Nick Cage in a horror game
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This year's event saw everything from a new Fortnite season to Nick Cage in a horror game
Meta says people want a communications platform that’s “sanely run.”
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Meta is talking to celebrities like Oprah and the Dalai Lama about being early users. ‘We’ve been hearing from creators and public figures who are interested in having a platform that is sanely run,’ a top exec told employees.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Final Fantasy VII Remake: Rebirth, Alan Wake II and other games were featured at the event..
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The new Prince of Persia and 'Final Fantasy VII Remake: Rebirth' were featured at the event.
Sonic the Hedgehog is returning with a modern look.
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The game launches this fall on PC and consoles.
Enjoy this small collection we curated for you.
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https://wallpapers.microsoft.design has a surprising number of pretty slick looking wallpapers, including several "nostalgia series" ones like the 4k Bliss wallpaper.
Like Apollo, they’re shutting down on June 30th.
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rif is fun for Reddit, ReddPlanet, and Sync will all shut down on June 30th, just like the Apollo app.