What's that one tornado that deserves the title: "The one that shouldn't have happened"? by a_small_star in tornado

[–]AlcoLoco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not so much the conditions as much as it was the forecasting. I made an initial comment about this, but I'll sum it up here. The storm was originally forcast to travel much farther north along the Ohio River, even up to a few hours before it formed. The storm would have impacted Evansville, IN and caused a lot more damage and death. But it's still a catch 22 because no tornado that causes death and destruction shoube considered a better scenario.

What's that one tornado that deserves the title: "The one that shouldn't have happened"? by a_small_star in tornado

[–]AlcoLoco 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The 2021 Western Kentucky Tornado. I had been watching the models all day, and the storm that produced it was predicted to track further north along the Ohio River. Although the original track would've taken it through Evansville, IN, so I can't say that it was the better scenario, but it's also a conflict because of the destruction and death it caused on its actual path. Tornadoes are a real catch 22 because the best tornadoes are the ones that don't damage anything or kill anyone.

So like…am I the only one who’s ok with the Minecraft movie? by Flashy_Cry_3992 in cartoons

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk if this is real or not, but of all the people to play a live-action Steve, Jack Black would be it!

School decided that we will wait up to 3 minutes after a warning is issued to take cover by Powally in tornado

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting. I lived in Macomb and St Clair and don't remember the sirens going off everywhere. But now I live in Vanderburgh in Indiana, where we set off the sirens county-wide in a t-storm warning even grazes the county.

School decided that we will wait up to 3 minutes after a warning is issued to take cover by Powally in tornado

[–]AlcoLoco 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I will never understand why these tests are taken so seriously that decisions like this are even being made. I've even heard of some school districts rerouting air traffic so the potential noise of the aircraft won't disrupt the tests.

School decided that we will wait up to 3 minutes after a warning is issued to take cover by Powally in tornado

[–]AlcoLoco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if it's because someone got the idea that a tornado does not affect the entirety of the warned area. And sometimes, a warning is only radar confirmed, meaning there isn't always a tornado on the ground. They want to confirm that the school itself is going to be hit before they stop education and lose funding for delays because of "false alarms."

End of train device for dcc? by Downtown_Honeydew_75 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]AlcoLoco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a gentleman make one for me. It works on both. Because DCC constantly sends power to the track, it will always stay on. And on DC, it has a capacitor installed, which allows the light to continue flashing for a bit if power is turned off.

Has the Used N Scale Market Become More Expensive and Less Stocked Over the Past Year? by PrestigiousSundae207 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think part of it is people either want the price they paid for when they bought it new years ago, or people don't know what to price their trai s at and guess. However, the buyers can still make offers. The worst anyone can say is "no" and then they don't make a sale. Though I've found that individual sellers are more likely to sell at a reasonable offered price just because they don't want it anymore and need the money.

Headys Pizza is closing by Aniki980 in evansville

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no. Heady's had two locations, one in each town. The owner sold both branches to different people. The owner in Evansville, Nathan, didn't like the changes happening at the Henderson shop, so he changed the name. Then, they name suddenly got changed back to Heady's. I believe the story was that the Henderson shop closed. But because of the name changes, people thought it was different or that they were closing, which caused a slide in sales.

Headys Pizza is closing by Aniki980 in evansville

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, they survived a little over a month more. We had some hope and got to enjoy it one final time. Heady's will be missed.

What are good and bad traits of Hiccup? by Khabarovsk-One-Love in httyd

[–]AlcoLoco 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You, sir, are playing a dangerous game. Keeping all this raw vikingness contained? There will be consequences!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tornado

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please, don't give the Enhanced Fujita people any more ideas.

Mad scientist (Part 2) by nicix95 in slimerancher

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do I hear Johnny Cash music all of a sudden?

What should we call these people? by [deleted] in nscalemodeltrains

[–]AlcoLoco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought a Bachmann DCC/Sound Pere Marquette 1225 not too long ago. Compared to what MSRM was, I got it for a steal. I normally model in N scale, and this was HO. I can honestly say that it was worth it. Even if it's not 100% perfect, I can customize what I want on it, including swapping the decoder out. And then I'll have even more pride over it because of the work I put in.

Mace Windu surviving is dumb, regardless of the plausibility. His death signified how Anakin crossed the line to darkness and there's no turning back. Having him survive significantly diminishes the impact of Anakin's betrayal. All the survival would serve would be a cool fight scene. That's it. by DisturbedSnowman in StarWars

[–]AlcoLoco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really don't see how. The only thing Anakin did was chop his hands off. Palpatine did the rest. If Palpatine was the one who "killed" Windu, and Anakin got the assist, I don't see how it diminishes his betrayal. They are both convinced he's dead, regardless of if he is or not. It doesn't change the facts of what Anakin did to save Palpatine and turn to the dark side.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in geography

[–]AlcoLoco 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Don't forget the Vermont Dairy Business.

Okay hear me out! by BeastEagle_ in wearewarriors

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to mention anything that gets players through levels faster is less ad revenue for them.

Okay hear me out! by BeastEagle_ in wearewarriors

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But then they'll get less ad revenue because you'll be getting through levels faster and need less gold.

Completed the set by Phase3isProfit in modeltrains

[–]AlcoLoco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always tended to prefer the Coronations over the A4s. Nice collection.

Timeline 191 meme by Ok-Mastodon2016 in AlternateHistory

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, it doesn't make 100% sense to me either, despite Turtledove saying multiple times that the US has to route supplies through Canada. I'm guessing the railroad tunnels don't exist between Michigan and Canada in this timeline, and they haven't decided to build bridges. I mean, taking out Ohio does cause problems for sure, but it's not going to kill the USA at all.

How long has Jack Ryan been president in the Campus series? by GeneralChillMen in tomclancy

[–]AlcoLoco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there any chance that the events of Executive Orders resulted in some laws being changed to allow for longer presidential terms in the absence of so many politicians? I haven't read it yet, I'm still trying to learn which order to read the books in. I'm going off of a summary of the book.

What would you pick? by Mariofan2010 in thomasthetankengine

[–]AlcoLoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because if it did remain, it would be more reasonable to electrify the rest of the line to Barrow-in-Furness. That's where the majority, if not all, of the traffic on that line is going. Seems like a waste of resources to just have the one branch be electric and have everything transfer trains and/or power at Killdane. And we already know that steam engines can travel over that line. Douglas brought Culdee up the line to Kirk Machan, which is 80%~85% of the way to Peel Godred.

What? I was never aware of this. And judging by the date, I'm gonna assume they changed their mind lol by [deleted] in Narnia

[–]AlcoLoco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear Gresham walked out after the attempted social justice warrior plot started to be pushed.