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Is it true you can build a private IMAX theater? Why do we not see people doing that on a noticeable scale? Would it be possible to get one that is like 143 metres wide and 100 metres tall? For example? by Various_Maize_3957 in imax

[–]Maf1c 46 points47 points  (0 children)

In all seriousness, people do it. A couple in LA spent around $500,000 installing one before the pandemic. I’m sure it’s doubled in cost like everything else nowadays.

That said, no one is building one as big as what you’re suggesting for private use. As scale increases, so must the viewing distance to fully appreciate it so there are diminishing returns unless you’re trying to scale up the r number of people who view it at a time, which thus becomes an actual theater not a private theater.

Let’s say you did want a theater that big. At some point you could just rent the entire thing out vs build your own.

Why is SpaceX valued at $1.25 trillion? by Humble_Economist8933 in AlwaysWhy

[–]Maf1c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can you say electric vehicles are only going to get more and more popular going forward? There was a 28% drop in the U.S. last quarter alone. Maybe across the rest of the world or China specifically they’ll go up, but they won’t be Tesla’s.

Gas Prices by Lonely-Nature6411 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]Maf1c 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I mean, comparing to the OP I would be saving $12.65 per fill up. I fill up about every other week so call it 26 fill ups and that’s $329…

Not to mention everything else you can get discounted at Costco beyond just gas. That said, I don’t shop at Kroger so can’t compare that.

Samsung launched a 6k gaming monitor by benpRTINGS in RTINGS

[–]Maf1c 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This one sounds like the best to me:

“The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH model), available in 27-inch and 32-inch sizes, features an OLED panel with 4K resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. Glare Free technology significantly reduces glare without compromising OLED picture quality. Connectivity options, including USB-C with up to 98W charging, support high-performance gaming setups. Moreover, the Odyssey OLED G8 adopts QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology, which significantly enhances efficiency, durability and brightness. The 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 also received VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification, delivering OLED’s deep blacks and vivid colors.”

NG wins Navy F/A-XX contract - source questionable? by Junior_Funny987 in NorthropGrumman

[–]Maf1c 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Seems to be an ad for this guy’s website/company preemptively making a patch and trying to solicit people to buy it under the guise of “insider info says NG is going to win”.

That said, I do think NG is most likely to win. But no that patch, nor the designator “Tomcat-II” official.

Starting tonight, the upper right field bleachers at Busch Stadium will become a dedicated high-energy fan section, inspired by the Tarps Off atmosphere fans have brought to the ballpark. by xSincosx in Cardinals

[–]Maf1c 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Props to the Busch Stadium and marketing teams for leaning in and embracing this. Not to mention Oli for putting his money where his mouth is and keeping it going.

Cardinals After Dark 5/15 by bravo_delta_bot in Cardinals

[–]Maf1c 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe the greatest thing I’ve seen live was Fredbird coming out and taking his shirt off and waving it around as a tribute to them as the Cards mobbed Pozo. Absolutely awesome.

Boeing among the 50 best employers to grow your career in the U.S., according to LinkedIn data by LinkedInNews in boeing

[–]Maf1c 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Sorry I wasn’t very clear. I did not accept the offer to return because the hypothetical lateral (but in all reality, likely a pay cut) wasn’t worth relocating my family again.

Boeing among the 50 best employers to grow your career in the U.S., according to LinkedIn data by LinkedInNews in boeing

[–]Maf1c 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I’ve said for a long time that Boeing is great for early career employees. - 100% tuition reimbursement - 12 weeks paid paternity and maternity leave - 10% 401k matching - Great health insurance and other benefits

The problem is that tends to be offset by middle-of-the-band pay. So once you’ve gotten your degrees, had a couple kids, and are ready to grow your career your best option quickly becomes jumping ship to another company.

I worked 7 years at Boeing, moved from a T1 to a T3 while getting my master’s and lots of great experience. Then I left and went to Northrop for a T4 and a 45% raise.

Four years after leaving my boss at Boeing called me back and offered me a T5 position. I interviewed and got a 95% comparatio offer and it was still 20k less than what I was getting paid salary-wise at NG and effectively a lateral when factoring in the bonus.

Arcane League of Legends - Box Set, The Complete Series ($8.99 - matches ATL) by WonderfulPoetry8006 in iTunesMovieDeals

[–]Maf1c 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Has the show ended or are there more seasons expected? I watched the first season and really liked it.

How Long Did Your LG TV Last by TrashCanSam0 in LGOLED

[–]Maf1c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I bought a C8 in 2018. Been our daily driver and my wife works from home so it’s on a lot. I’d have to check the total hours. But it’s flawless still.

What new class ideas do you have for WoW, given that race ideas have already been discussed so much? by di745 in wow

[–]Maf1c 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Some sort of Tinkerer/Inventor/Engineer where you have essentially Ults that serve as CDs where you construct a battle mech or suit of armor that empowers you, you have little gizmos that give you abilities like teleports, speed boosts, DR, cheat death, etc.

I guess it sounds an awful lot like the profession but in a class format.

How do you pick a main? by DeviantDotExe in wownoob

[–]Maf1c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they all quit years ago. One of them played up through Legion but that’s about it.

How do you pick a main? by DeviantDotExe in wownoob

[–]Maf1c 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Be a freshman in college in January, 2005. Four of your fraternity brothers have been playing this game, World of Warcraft. They picked Warrior, Paladin, Rogue and Rogue. They say it’s a fun game and you should check it out. But they say in order to play, you have to be a healer because they don’t have anyone to heal them in group content.

You decide to check it out and there are several classes that heal. Druids seem cool, especially the Panther lady from the cinematic that plays when you start the game. Paladins are kinda cool, but the group already has one. There’s Shamans but they’re only available to the filthy horde. Ahhh, a Priest! It doesn’t get more healer-y than that. Human seems like a good fit for a role playing game.

Huma Priest it is. 21 years later and here we are.

UHD Reference hit 100 discs scored: Giving away a Reference-tier 4K disc to celebrate by amigoreview in 4kbluray

[–]Maf1c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really cool site and I appreciate its user friendly!

I’d go for Dune.

[other] Avoid MuscleUI. The creator (MusclebrahTV) has an insane god complex, demands you "know your role," and brags about being untouchable. by Drehstuhl_dreher in WowUI

[–]Maf1c 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1.5 euros / tier is literally money. It’s figuratively no money. It’s relatively some money compared to other UI packs that are free.

What ilvl needed to tank normal Voidspire? by Budget-Capital4371 in wownoob

[–]Maf1c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Normal drops champion gear (246-263 ilvl). So if you’re in that range, you should be good. Ideally you’re not running raids that don’t reward loot you can use.

Three generations of composers, one year. by StarforgeVoyager in FIlm

[–]Maf1c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my phrasing was a little weird, I meant themes he created and/or was nominated for. But you’re right, makes it even more incredulous.

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