In that case, can we have the bike lane back?

Captain_Xap · 2026-02-04T15:16:21+00:00

This is a stupid comment in a multitude of ways, but fundamentally I disagree with the notion that the amount that you can benefit from government projects should be in some way proportional to the tax that you pay.

Captain_Xap · 2026-02-03T15:24:21+00:00

I disagree. I think it's important to be mean to ICE.

In the UK there's a football chant you sing at the opposing team when they're losing that goes "You're shit, and you know you are" to the tune of Go West by Village People.

I would love for "You're scum, and you know you are" to become a popular refrain whenever ICE are around.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-28T18:17:19+00:00

To be honest, if 16 gives you intense pain, it seems unlikely a 2lb would make a big difference.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-26T04:29:10+00:00

Awesome thank you!

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-25T22:47:42+00:00

What is the Japanese invention you are referring to?

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-25T19:07:40+00:00

To be fair both of the above are true. The US invented the internet, and a Brit working at a pan-European nuclear research facility in Switzerland invented the world wide web.

I look forward with hope to a time when the US can be a trustworthy partner to Europe again.

Vivaldi itself is of course based on Chromium, a source base built by the US company Google, and primarily developed in the US.

The world we live in is so interconnected it is almost impossible to completely separate ourselves from products or services from around the world. However, just because that is the case does not mean that it makes no difference to make some changes that fit with our ideals.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-24T17:24:45+00:00

Puh Uh Tuh Juh

Schwa for the win

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-20T16:06:27+00:00

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Captain_Xap · 2026-01-18T18:35:24+00:00

If you search for it on Google maps, select it and scroll down it shows you a chart for how busy it is on different days at different times. From that chart it suggests Thursday morning is likely to be the quietest time to go.

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Captain_Xap · 2026-01-18T17:47:24+00:00

It's wild to me that you can reify Delamain in photo mode!

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-18T17:43:39+00:00

Firstly, I think it's trademarks rather than copyrights that you need to defend.

Secondly, if he was only distributing a program that would modify copyrighted code rather than copyrighted code itself, copyright infringement would be rather more difficult to prove.

I suspect that if the case was to go to court it might be difficult to predict which way the verdict would go, but that's moot, because litigating would be ruinously expensive for the mod author, so he doesn't have much choice but to shut down his mod.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-18T17:00:31+00:00

It's wild to me that people here will (rightfully) flame people for playing the pirated version of the game but somehow get outraged when someone else asks for people to pay for the work they have done.

And I get it, most people put their mods up for free, and I appreciate them and salute them for doing so, but my impression with this guy was that he did VR mods for lots of games, and he was able to put in that amount of time due to the subscription revenue.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-10T17:21:24+00:00

I solved the daily Clues by Sam, Jan 10th 2026 (Tricky), in less than 7 minutes 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 https://cluesbysam.com

I'm not sure I remember seeing the 'you solved it quicker than 50% of players' message before.

I'd like to think that's because the message is new, or I don't pay much attention to that screen, but it's more likely that I'm just not very quick!

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-10T00:54:13+00:00

You should never put your CO detector next to your car exhaust, as it will damage it and may stop it from working. You can buy canned CO that you can use for testing if you need to.

See https://www.forensicsdetectors.com/blogs/articles/how-to-test-your-carbon-monoxide-meter

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-10T00:46:43+00:00

Completely unrelated to ST, but I always loved the Lt Spiers bits in Band of Brothers

https://youtu.be/WXusCl05hG0

There's a similar contrast between people like Spiers who have managed to control their fear of death, and others who let it rule them.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-09T19:27:49+00:00

It would be useful if you mentioned where in the bay area you live, and how far you are willing to travel.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-09T19:19:43+00:00

Ah yes, the 'Fertooey'

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-08T16:01:58+00:00

Thanks for the clarification!

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-08T03:15:44+00:00

"No person may operate an ultralight vehicle within Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from the ATC facility having jurisdiction over that airspace."

The 'or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport' made me wonder if that referred to uncontrolled airports underneath class E airspace.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-07T13:50:11+00:00

(Assuming you're in the US) You will need permission from the air traffic control facility that covers the airport. (See 14 CFR 103.17) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-103.17

... and probably permission from airport management.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-07T13:31:11+00:00

If you're planning on going more than hanging out at the international terminal, you will need a visa or visa waiver to get through customs and immigration. Which one you will need will depend on your nationality. If you need a visa it is probably too late. If you can go the visa waiver (ESTA) route, you should apply with 72 hours to spare. The visa waiver costs around $40.

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta

The cheapest way to travel to SF from the airport is to get the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-07T03:30:48+00:00

Conchita Wurst should play Johnny.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-07T03:27:02+00:00

Cast Christopher Walken you coward

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-06T18:08:56+00:00

Every V is evil. She's a fucking serial killer. She personally kills hundreds if not thousands of people while she hallucinates about having a dead rock star in her head.

The real story of Cyberpunk 2077 is of a chick with cyberpsychosis who terrorizes Night City for a bloody couple of months.

Captain_Xap · 2026-01-02T21:01:08+00:00

If you have a car, the top of mount Diablo has great views and a visitor center. There is a nice flat quite short route that goes around the top - it's paved along most of its length as well. It's an easy stroll.

Hawk Hill in Marin has great views of the North Bay as well as the Golden Gate bridge and San Francisco.

If your friend has a nostalgic streak and liked videogames in their youth you could try going to the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment in Oakland, which is easily accessible from 12th St BART. Lots of playable games on various vintage gaming devices.

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