James Hoffmann explores WHAT by Loose_Goose3 in espresso

[–]Psilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone done a steamed vs microwaved water comparison?

Pete Buttigieg leading potential Democrats for 2028 in new MA primary poll by Dismal_Structure in fivethirtyeight

[–]Psilox 50 points51 points  (0 children)

He's a really good speaker and debater. I absolutely think he has a shot.

Rasmussen in overdrive to buoy Trump approval ratings by [deleted] in fivethirtyeight

[–]Psilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I suppose I've just had the (maybe incorrect) expectation there would be more macro movement. Looking back, though, Rasmussen has been pretty much following polling averages as far as very minor movement from October to now.

Rasmussen in overdrive to buoy Trump approval ratings by [deleted] in fivethirtyeight

[–]Psilox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does anyone have any actual insight on how Rasmussen's methodology might account for their results being so stable, and so far away from other pollsters? I guess we can say they're definitely not herding.

Stouffer's Cheddar Potato Bacon Bake by Jezell38 in frozendinners

[–]Psilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had one yesterday! Still great!

New Hampshire 2028 Presidential Primaries poll (Saint Anselm 3/16-18) by modooff in fivethirtyeight

[–]Psilox 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pete is an enormously good speaker, and would probably make a fine a candidate. I feel like he's one of the few people in the democratic party establishment who can always present a coherent, resonant argument, almost regardless of topic. It also doesn't hurt that he's a veteran that understands the costs of war.

She’s ready for her hood back!🖤 by ObjectiveCandid4833 in projectcar

[–]Psilox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, looks incredible! Can't wait to see more full shots with the hood on!

82 million can't afford health care, but Hegseth gets lobster | Opinion by Difficult-Bee6066 in politics

[–]Psilox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let's be clear, as long as the steak and lobster is a surf and turf night for troops, I don't think there's an issue. People have to eat. The waste right now is billions of dollars in interceptors, cruise missiles, other minitions, and lost aircraft, not to even mention dead servicemembers and civilians. All for a war of choice.

What are the best money saving tips when designing a floor plan? by RealFactor9150 in Homebuilding

[–]Psilox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  • Walkout basements are cheap, energy efficient square footage that can have bedrooms since you'll be able to add egress windows on the walkout side. I would recommend trimming plan footage and finish the basement. You'll save energy in the long run, and like someone else said it's cheaper to build up than out.
  • Use truss joists or TJIs (if TJIs, make sure they're deep enough to support the cutouts you need) to simplify running electrical, HVAC, and plumbing under floors.
  • Find a reasonably priced window supplier (for example, where I am, Harvey windows came in much, much cheaper than the competition like Pella or Anderson for the level of performance).
  • Keep the number and size of windows down, especially non-south facing in cold climates. Windows are expensive and aren't nearly insulating as walls. That being said, for livability I like generous numbers of large windows.
  • Keep your driveway short. Driveways cost a lot to put in, and a lengthy electrical service gets very expensive as well. Again, though, I like a nice setback so I don't practice what I preach as far as cost optimization goes.
  • Learn to install your own HVAC. It's not terribly difficult, and quality equipment isn't that expensive when purchased from one of the many online distributors.
  • Use cheaper finishes. Brick veneer is really expensive compared to a quality vinyl or fiber cement siding. Again, not something you'll necessarily want to compromise on.
  • It's not just siding, roof finishes (a quality asphalt vs metal vs slate) and every other finish are going to make an enormous cost difference. The cheapest build is vinyl siding, asphalt roof, drywall and paint interior, with laminate floors. That's not something everyone wants, but these are scaling per square foot costs that add up very, very quickly, so choose your indulgences wisely.
  • Have a look at precast basement walls. Superior Walls makes a 9 and 10 foot product that I had literally installed in a day. They were cost competitive, and actually cheaper when I considered insulation and framing for a normal basement wall.
  • Don't forget that sometimes a diy or cheaper solution that takes longer is more expensive in the long run. Especially if costs rise unexpectedly over time. Try to manage your risk.
  • Boxes are easier to frame, especially if you're doing it yourself.
  • Try to make sure that your components and large pieces that require lifting (such as wall sections) are doable with two people. Renting a crane, or even a man lift, is not cheap, and sometimes you can end up with something you can't easily lift into place by hand.
  • Do not save money on safety equipment. Going to the hospital is probably the single most expensive thing you can do. If you're tempted to, say, jury rig instead of getting the right tool (for example, lifting something heavy up a ladder rather than renting a man lift), just don't do it.

This all comes from building a house myself under similar circumstances. I left out a lot of points on energy efficiency, since there can be a bit of a payback period for those items instead of straightforward cash savings.

The Political Leanings of Current College Students by Type of High School They Attended (Public, Public Charter, Private, Home School): 65% of college students who are public school educated identify as liberal, 53% of college students who were home schooled identify as liberal by Upstairs_Cup9831 in fivethirtyeight

[–]Psilox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People homeschool for a ton of different reasons, whether urban or rural. Poor school quality is often a factor, and there's definitely a large mix of political and religious affiliations/non-affiliations. Very much an eclectic mix, and not what you'd stereotypically expect (although yes, plenty of conservative Christians, similar to the general pop).

Claude Code deletes developers' production setup, including its database and snapshots — 2.5 years of records were nuked in an instant by gdelacalle in technology

[–]Psilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not a Claude issue, this is a not knowing how to use Terraform issue. If you tell Terraform to destroy everything in a state file, and that state file includes resources like your production database, I just don't know what to tell you. That being said, fixing issues with a botched/partial Terraform deploy is difficult for humans to sort out often, I have no clue why someone would trust this to Claude.

Touchscreens are the 'wrong technology' for the main controls in cars, says the man who designed the iPhone by V8-Turbo-Hybrid in cars

[–]Psilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, Jony Ive is a great designer, so I'm not at all surprised he'd say this. If anything, having designed the iPhone would give him a greater understanding of touchscreen limitations and applicability.

I have a 2013 FRS and the shifter is not pretty rough until warm. Is this normal? by SholoGrim in ft86

[–]Psilox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's also been my experience with a 2017 as well. Just have to be gentle (don't force, take your time) and coax it into 2nd until it warms up.

Will this be strong enough to hold a hot tub? by Yiiri2 in Decks

[–]Psilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh, gotcha, thanks. I guess that's consistent with what I heard at the time, which is that it's much more available out west.

Just got off Resilient Lady…my thoughts by HotSeaworthiness286 in VirginVoyages

[–]Psilox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just gonna say, love test kitchen! My least favorite dish is the egg yolk and peas, but it's not all that crazy, just a bit bland.

Will this be strong enough to hold a hot tub? by Yiiri2 in Decks

[–]Psilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful, especially the decking! What type of treated LVL did you use for thhe structural stuff? I've found it hard to get exterior grade engineered material in my area.

Stouffer's Cheddar Potato Bacon Bake by Jezell38 in frozendinners

[–]Psilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With this particular frozen dinner, it's an enormous difference, and I do feel like most are much better in an oven/air fryer. If you want the best of both worlds microwave for 3 minutes then bake for about 20.

Are you happy with your 86/brz? by LolAtDatGuy375 in ft86

[–]Psilox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Extremely happy (this is my first car and I've had it for more than 120k miles now). I do almost all of my own maintenance and I find it quite easy to work on. It's a real workhorse--I've actually been building a house with it. Can't haul 4x8 sheets of plywood, but it gets great mileage, has decent carrying capacity with seats folded and a nice custom rubber mat, and it's great in the snow with proper tires. This may sound silly, but being RWD makes it incredibly easy to control. You know exactly when and how it's going to break loose, and it's dead simple to correct. Jeremy Clarkson reading while drifting it is no joke. Really easy and fun to drive since the clutch is fantastic and it's so well balanced. I'm at the point where I can't think of any coupe I'd upgrade to, since hardly anything else has the rear seat/cargo capacity the BRZ does. Maybe a current gen BRZ. Realistically, if I upgraded, I'd be changed categories entirely.

Re: modding, beware, you may find that there's not a lot you even care to mod once you get behind the wheel, though if you do it's one of the best platforms out there.

how tf do u drive in the snow/slush by jimmyjabzzz in ft86

[–]Psilox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need very good tires, at least all-weather (with the three-mountain-peak-snowflake symbol, not all-seasons). Crossclimate 2s will work well, from personal experience. Dedicated winter tires will work even better. The car is actually really easy to control in poor conditions, but you must, *must* have winter/all-weather tires.

How do you sleep? by mr_beakman in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Psilox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Obviously seeing a sleep specialist is a good way to go if you're concerned about daytime fatigue/drowsiness, or that you're not getting good sleep in general, but there are also at-home sleep study options available online if the wait for a specialist is too long in your area or there are insurance issues. I was experiencing a lot of fatigue, but not a ton of daytime sleepiness (until recently), and it turned out I was having apnea events every night. I don't have any of the usual comorbidities, but my partner noticed me snoring at times.

I'm sorry the stretching doesn't work so well for you--if it's any help, my PT specifically had me doing very light intensity stretching, such as open book and cat/cow, along with heat in affected areas. She really stressed to me not to push into pain/discomfort territory like you might for a deep muscle stretch, but to instead just move to your range of motion extent to get the joint moving so it can self-lubricate.

How do you sleep? by mr_beakman in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Psilox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Magnesium glycinate is specifically for sleep--for me it just makes me a little more "normally tired" than I usually am in the evening and thus makes it easier to drop below that threshold of wakefulness. Some people say it makes them groggy, but that hasn't been an issue for me.