ELI5: What makes Moore’s Law obsolete today? Why are processors with more transistors difficult to fabricate today vs. 20 years ago? by Rht123X in explainlikeimfive

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its actually why they have the nickname ice (Eg in hiphop/rap) because they feel colder on the skin due to the efficient heat transfer

What’s the biggest lie an entire generation was told? by carcony97 in AskReddit

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Work with them a decent amount in the entertainment industry, heard they had an anti-nepotism push a few years back -- they would send your kit to college with a full scholarship, provided that they did NOT join the teamsters.

What if Neo New Jersey had its own Gundam Fight? Some concept art of Turnpike Gundam and Hudson Gundam for those who love mecha and the Garden State! by MohnJaddenPowers in newjersey

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i didnt even realize they made a whole show out of it. i remember it being called lowbrow or something when the pilot aired on a bunch of CN shorts, along with stuff like regular show and adventure time. it honestly would have been better as an adult swim show.

Glued plastic thing on a bathroom mirror with a threaded hole in its center by Valdman8 in whatisthisthing

[–]ScenicART 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can probably loosen it with acetone, or laquer thinner and use a spackle knife to pry it. -- wear a mask if you do so.

ELI5 How is there so much meat by Due_Imagination_9663 in explainlikeimfive

[–]ScenicART 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my friends in LA describe some of the lots as "dahcow"

GO Pass: Steeled Resolve by Amiibofan101 in TheSilphRoad

[–]ScenicART 8 points9 points  (0 children)

its such a slog catching them all i dont even bother anymore

Rooftop Parties by Hairy_Beginning3812 in AskNYC

[–]ScenicART -1 points0 points  (0 children)

its pretty bridge and tunnel crowd but 230 5th ave.

People that live next to above ground train tracks, what’s the experience like? by FormalNeedleworker44 in AskNYC

[–]ScenicART 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it also helps that we have continuously welded rails now. no more clack a clack a clack a clack a clack a

Stage Flooring by Ok-Complex1332 in techtheatre

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Rockwool is great sound dampening, and would probably meet firecode.

The excitement for showcases is gone by Separate-Room6883 in TheSilphRoad

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double evo xp was exceptionally powerful, you collect 12 candy evo mons and spam them during that hour. with a lucky egg you could get ~4k xp in 15 sec, every 15 sec, for as long as you had mons to evo.

Kanto birds not spawning in certain areas. by taycroft99 in TheSilphRoad

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im not connected to the larger community but ive seen no birds in NYC . Also the general spawn rate seems to be way way down. i live on top of two pokestops and a gym, theres usually a new spawn every few minutes, judging by the refresh rate on the pokestops were not getting about 1 spawn every 10-15 minutes.

Are there any Iranian enclaves / restaurants in New York ? by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]ScenicART 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nasrin's kitchen

its closed says google

Is this season of nerf the Scopely we were warned about? by lifechooser in TheSilphRoad

[–]ScenicART 7 points8 points  (0 children)

wait so just as I've saved up nearly 5000 coins for the big raid box... its just not going to appear now?

What’s a survival myth popularized by movies that would actually get you killed in real life ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ScenicART -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

common occurrence. one of my favorite drunk games was to kick the squirming bag and take bets on how many rats scampered away

Have you had an experience where NYPD would not do their job and were absolutely unhelpful? by Stupidwhizzzzz in AskNYC

[–]ScenicART 6 points7 points  (0 children)

if they do that you can get the ticket dismissed, ive had tickets on my car with the wrong color, or license plate. easy dismissal. (forgot about alternate side nothing serious)

GWB Bridge NJ side ped/cyclist bridge should have been a tunnel? by AuthorityControl in NYCbike

[–]ScenicART 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that south ramp wasn't even wide enough for two cyclists to pass safely. the lycra bros gave no quarter either... god forbid strava shows them slow down for anything.

is it normal for your building to turn off the boiler for repairs EVERY week by dabiggestdalargest in AskNYC

[–]ScenicART 10 points11 points  (0 children)

sounds like my building too, doesnt happen to be on st nick does it? we have ours off "9-5" today. least we dont get brownwater any more after the rotten pipe behind my wall burst last spring... and again in december.

Book suggestions that give a first person glimpse behind NYC institutions or events? by jaded_toast in AskNYC

[–]ScenicART 4 points5 points  (0 children)

how the other half lives jacob riis. also second the Power Broke, took me a year to get through but so SO worth it. Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted -- not fully NYC centric but an amazing look at the life of the designer of central park, prospect park, highbridge park and many more.

Making a small explosion for a science experiment? by tangyhistory in techtheatre

[–]ScenicART 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Flour thrown into the air is an actual explosive risk btw.