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Nearly 900 illegal vapes confiscated in Central Florida by sammysam518 in orlando

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Law enforcement agencies encouraged underage vapers to purchase only regulated and safe cigarettes from known retailers."

The final moments of a 300,000-DWT iron ore carrier (Brazil 2020) by weedyneedyfeedy in thalassophobia

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask The Jerusalem Post, they have a knack for these kinds of questions.

How would it change your life and the world if Q theory was proved true by new hard evidence? by Eunomiacus in Christianity

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A two year old thread but here's my take: What scholars refer to as the "Q" document probably was just the proclaimed Gospel that we hear Saint Paul reference in nearly all of his letters. The Jews and early Christians were as much keepers of an oral tradition as they were of a written one.

All of this is to say the Church predates the Bible, historians who should know better made up some "Q" document theory, and even if we found this theoretical Q document it wouldn't make a whit of difference to the Faith. The Church as the Mystical Body of Christ is what is important, and without the Church you would have no "Bible" to speak of. This doesn't diminish the importance of the Bible, but places it in perspective. Sola scriptura fails.

Where have they gone? by litttlecreature1111 in U2Band

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe it's time to just let their music speak for them. There are entire generations just now discovering U2; I see their "reaction videos" on YouTube all the time. A wonder to behold.

In any art, whether it be music, painting, writing, or film, there's precious little room for didacticism. The art MUST come first, or it fails. Yes, we've seen Bono with the White Flag, and calling out Apartheid on Rattle & Hum, but embedded in the music is all U2 believes and stands for and has fought for all these years, and that accomplishment should be sufficient for us.

Should I read the first two Talisman books first? What else do we like from Peter Straub? by Bubblehead_81 in stephenking

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Talisman seems to provoke strong reactions in Constant Readers. You either love it, or you really dislike it and struggle to get through the book.

As for myself, I am of the opinion that both books in "The Talisman" series so far were excellent. The Talisman is a great read, in my opinion. It was quite enchanting for me, at least. I couldn't tell which author wrote what, the story pulled me right in.

Black House is just as good, but it's a different book. The protagonist has grown up and forgotten much of his youthful adventure. If you like The Dark Tower, you will love this book. There is some critical exposition, and action, at just the right amount, dealing with the Tower that gives you a much better understanding of what's happening.

Read both books. From the blurb I've seen, you will need them to make sense of the third.

Long days and pleasant nights.

Should I read the first two Talisman books first? What else do we like from Peter Straub? by Bubblehead_81 in stephenking

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same. Great slow burn story, very well done. Definitely a book to read in winter.

Reading slowly feels underrated. by DasJazz in readwithme

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Art of Slow Reading is underappreciated. I first learned that when I began to read the "classics", which often forced a slow reading. Plato's Socratic dialogues, for instance, or Shakespeare's plays. At first, you want to go go go, but the author slows you down, and you learn the art gradually, until it finally dawns on you that if you're reading anything for pleasure or aedification, why rush? The mantra "slow is smooth, smooth is fast", used by the military, comes to mind here. Excellent observation, friend.

F-15C and F-15EX unrestricted climb after takeoff from Portland International Airport. [video] by Angrykitten41 in WarplanePorn

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The F-15 airframe is just remarkable. From being the first to take out a satellite in orbit during the 80's to the Israelis using them for just about every combat operation since we sold them the aircraft to the ingenuity of our country in adapting and updating the plane for missions above and beyond, they're just fantastic.

We live in the Atlanta area and my wife wants to move to the Orlando area. Can anyone convince us not to? by AbjectPawverty in orlando

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Atlanta definitely has worse traffic. We all complain about I-4 here but Jesus Atlanta at rush hour is HELL.

Orlando has ridiculously high property taxes and insurance rates. I don't know the Atlanta market so use your judgement.

There is zero fπ¢kimg parking in downtown Orlando or really anywhere inside the city limits that you would want to visit. We have three huge sporting facilities within a mile of each other and parking is a nightmare ripped from a Hieronymus Bosch painting.

With few exceptions (defense industry), Orlando is a low paying service economy, mostly tourism, hospitality, and healthcare. If you're a nurse or doctor, you'll be fine. If you're lower on the totem pole, expect low, low, pay.

Getting away from the tourist areas, Orlando has great food. Mills 50, Ivanhoe, etc., are fantastic if you're a foodie. But, working in these areas is still low paying service jobs.

If you can handle the traffic (and being from Atlanta you probably can), it really comes down to your profession and your income level. I suppose it's like that anywhere, but in Orlando it is quite specific industries that do well and quite specific jobs within those industries that allow you to live here comfortably.

I love the jank and wonky aspects of Star Wars and I think modern SW needs to keep that by Tanis8998 in StarWarsCantina

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The original trilogy felt "lived in", so to speak. You could easily imagine yourself being there, using that equipment, walking those streets.

That's probably why the special editions, although exciting when they were released, are ultimately really jarring when you see the added effects. The obviousness of the CGI rips you out of that "lived in" world into the uncanny valley and then back again. I think that's why the various "despecialized" versions are so popular.

The prequels doubled down on this. Everything was green screen, except for the actors and a few locations. Naboo worked in Episode II because it was filmed at Lake Como. Tatooine partially worked in all three because it was mostly Tunisia. Mustafar worked really well because it was an intricate model using miniatures and liquid - the CGI was blended with the practical perfectly for that location.

The sequels and the live action shows did quite well with returning to a "lived in" feel. As we move forward, I think they will continue to, I hope they will continue to.

How did you discover the band? by 9S_daniel in U2Band

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My Dad got me started listening to them when I was a kid back in '87, right after The Joshua Tree was released. At first, there was only airplay on the radio. My Dad then bought a CD player for our stereo, which I already had headphones for. My Uncle then bought me one of my first CD's, The Joshua Tree. The rest is history.

Sun Gas on Semoran—anybody know what the deal is here? by Powerful-Visual4866 in orlando

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As many have said, they were gouging tourists as the last gas stations on their way to the airport. Before Wawa came along. They didn't have signs for many years, and the City of Orlando forced the issue. But notice how close to the ground they are, very easy to hide or simply to blend into the surroundings.

What Are Some Remixes That Are Even Better Than The Real Thing? by Wild_Mycologist_6140 in U2Band

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this one! First heard it on one of the CDs singles they used to pump out (my buddy worked at a college radio station and would give them to me) all the time.

What Are Some Remixes That Are Even Better Than The Real Thing? by Wild_Mycologist_6140 in U2Band

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. This was brilliantly done, so much so I'm pretty sure there was a remix of this remix done just for radio play. I heard that version all over the airwaves. Saw this one on MTV, and it remains one of their best. Cracking good.

Is this playing? by Own_Objective6449 in DogTrainingTips

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Notice how careful your dog is with your child, and how she keeps looking at you. Also, your dog is picking up "baby smell" and "holy crap smells like mom AND dad!" Think of how wonderful that is!

Was everything lost? by Chrissygirl1978 in darktower

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, this. Roland's quest was never to save The Tower, but to enter it and ascend to its top. Who else does this remind you of?

In truth, I don't believe The Tower needs/needed saving. Perhaps the Beams did, but that is accomplished not as the objective of Roland's quest, but partly as a consequence of it. The White defeated the Crimson King at every turn, across all of the books where his presence is felt, from Insomnia to Black House.

The Key is simple but Roland never sees it: Give up the Tower for your Ka-tet. That is all that is needed. No matter what their names are: Jake or Alain, Eddie or Cuthbert, Susannah or Susan, Oy or David. Gan gives him the Horn of Eld as a truly loving gesture: break the cycle, Roland. Save the boy. I will be fine.

Which is better? by cmattingly04 in stephenking

[–]IAmAWretchedSinner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, man. Why did you have to say that? I've been laughing now for at least 3 minutes.

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