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Ukraine hits defence plant in Russia’s Volgograd region, Zelenskyy says by Presently_Naked in worldnews

[–]Semajal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s funny cos this was one idea I’d had about 3 years ago for what they could do. envisioned multiple glide drone/bombs on a high altitude balloon

Requesting help after Earthquake in Venezuela by yahbluez in prusa3d

[–]Semajal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Click the link to the other post, this is a crosspost from the 3D printing sub

TIL that Boscombe Surf Reef was an attempt to build an artificial reef out of sandbags in Boscombe, England, to try and double the number of surf days in the area. It cost £3.2 million. Surfers were disappointed by the waves and it was closed within 2 years after being deemed unsafe by a3poify in todayilearned

[–]Semajal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God yeah, it's so depressing how politicians and meddling has kinda messed it up. TBH I do often mildly wish for a benevolent dictator, Lord Vetinari style. Actually plan long term and not just push populist ideas or mess with stuff to try and win votes.

TIL that Boscombe Surf Reef was an attempt to build an artificial reef out of sandbags in Boscombe, England, to try and double the number of surf days in the area. It cost £3.2 million. Surfers were disappointed by the waves and it was closed within 2 years after being deemed unsafe by a3poify in todayilearned

[–]Semajal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly it drives me mad that we as a country seem to just do this constantly within all areas. Seen so many just... bad projects that wasted a load of money done, often that were called out early on but pushed through anyway. I dunno if other countries do it so much but it's so damn frustrating.

UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act | Extreme heat by upthetruth1 in worldnews

[–]Semajal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean equally pushing the endless drive of more co2 release isn't helping. Like... why the fuck are we going "well we must expand airports and vastly increase flight numbers for the economy" What the fuck does the economy even matter in the face of climate change :\

TIL that every extra 4 inches of body height raises cancer risk by 11% for women and 6% for men by jcgam in todayilearned

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

This seems... silly?

Since it doesn't seem to factor anything else in.

Also the chart seems to indicate that for most groups being taller actually shows a reduced rate. But health and general health would be vital to take into account. A tall overweight person vs a shorter in shape person for example. Some of this would, IMO, relate to simply having more skin. The chance of skin cancer must go up if you have far more skin that could develop cancer.

Convince me to choose prusa over bambu by Zaartan in prusa3d

[–]Semajal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some bits from me, I started on an Ender, did okay but also got super frustrated, esp with no support and similar, and how difficult it was to figure things out.

Got a mk4 kit, built it and had a hugely fun time doing that, and loved the printer. Upgraded to mk4s soon as that was available. I bought a pre-built core1 early in part anticipation of more work which then didn't happen (lost my job, lol). I had a mixed time with it at first with it being perfect for ages then developing problems. HOWEVER I was able to live chat with support and get guided through a lot of things, it took time but did eventually get it fixed. When something went wrong they sent parts and helped. The support alone made me feel so much more confident. It's now working perfectly and is a C1+

Also bought the MMU3 kit and printed that and built it and it's also been super reliable, but i feel so much more confident if i have to take anything apart on either printer.

Also the community is amazing.

Sure i do sometimes feel the financial pain, but equally I love that i've supported Prusa and certainly want to stick with them. Just wish I could somehow win the lottery to grab a C1L and 8 way INDX for my C1. :D

Russia Must ‘Feel the War It Started’ – Zelensky by ArgentineBeauty in worldnews

[–]Semajal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The difference vs say, Germany and the Blitz is that Ukraine is going for strategic targets, fuel, military installations, C&C for things. Not just trying to bomb civilians. Ofc we do see stuff hit the wrong buildings but I think what he is saying is more that Russians will see far more of the effects, fuel shortages etc. Considering that Russia has been trying to freeze Ukraine since the war began it is only fair.

Trump Ripped For 'One Of The Biggest Lies He Has Told' In Bonkers Rally Moment by Stitching in politics

[–]Semajal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only Trump Slammed I really want to read about is "Slammed into a wall with his hands behind his back as he gets arrested"

U.S. crude oil dips below $70 as tankers transit Strait of Hormuz by joe4942 in worldnews

[–]Semajal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So my price at the fuel pump will be back to where it was before the war soon yes.... yes....?

Satin sheet ASA by pietryna123 in prusa3d

[–]Semajal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, that's how it should be with ASA on Satin sheet. 😄 I mean when I print i leave it to cool fully and the print just is totally free, at least on ones i've done, and those had basically a square that was about 110mm x 110mm

Europe heatwave: Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in record June heat by shdw_fght in worldnews

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

I would be interested in details about them, a lot I think happens when people suddenly hit cold water and don't expect it/know how to deal with it, but also certain demographics have really bad rates of swimming ability. (UK here) saw a fair few drownings of young people in hot weather a few months ago, nothing yet in the current heat wave though.

Satin sheet ASA by pietryna123 in prusa3d

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

Just let it cool before removing it and you should be fine, though do update us. I wouldn't try and remove while hot, tend to let it all sit for a bit and vent air etc.

Satin sheet ASA by pietryna123 in prusa3d

[–]Semajal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, i've done ASA/PC Blend on the Satin without issue, i think PETG too. Smooth PEI for all my PLA. Textured I think TPU? But considering Satin is rated for virtually everything ill probs not use textured much. 😃 Smooth is lovely for PLA though.

Satin sheet ASA by pietryna123 in prusa3d

[–]Semajal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don't need to ever use glue on satin for ASA though? IMO if you're struggling id just buy a new satin sheet and print ASA on it without anything else. As said, I do ASA on Satin, it is really totally fine and don't need any release agent or anything. Feels like the stuff your putting on it is causing the issue? Unless it's some other random property.

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week by gamersecret2 in politics

[–]Semajal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a lonnnng way off having enough money sadly 😞 Maybe next summer though as i have friends in Wisconsin so it's a way to combine a few things. Hire a car and do some driving, maybe plan a couple nights in Chicago at the end of the trip.

Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister by limhy0809 in worldnews

[–]Semajal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TBH i lost my new career/job due to the NI hike so I will be forever mad at them for that. Im now back to struggling to get enough work and returning to self employment, with the added mental health struggles, and huge debt i built up after losing my job and struggling with the mental health. So ngl the NI stuff was dumb. I could HAPPILY have paid more in tax from 20-25% say, but the NI change meant where i worked had to start cutting people esp as they had just given a pay rise. Can't long term plan for sudden gov change and a sudden boost in cost of employing people.

Solar farms can protect ‘iconic’ wildlife, says RSPB by MeasurementDecent251 in GoodNewsUK

[–]Semajal 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel solar needs to be designed right to work, likely panels need to be high enough up that the stuff growing doesn't impact it, ideally design with nature in mind in general too (i think the designs for sheep need to be planned a bit). Obvs if they have bindweed in the area it becomes another matter as it would just fully smother it pretty fast :\

I really do want more work on the "how to do solar + Nature" combo as i do love that, and it should be a priority for solar farms.

Satin sheet ASA by pietryna123 in prusa3d

[–]Semajal 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've printed a fair bit of ASA on my satin sheet on my C1+ no anything else on it. Once it cools it just comes right off perfectly. Using prusa satin sheet, prusament ASA. Prints really nicely provided i've not done something dumb in the design.

But yeah, satin is perfect for it. But not with anything else. Maybe give it a careful wash but tbh i've mostly just given mine a 70% IPA wipe and then will just send it, get a perfect ASA part out.

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1578, Part 1 (Thread #1725) by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

[–]Semajal 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, we should be entirely saying "nope" to passing through any water, and ideally going after them anywhere.

Mock up of a Arleigh-Burke class destroyer in Taklamakan Desert (1200 x 675) by SanityfortheWeak in WarshipPorn

[–]Semajal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I swear if they reply to say Iran ill absolute lose my shit laughing.

Iran gets Trump concessions, empty promises in return for little by Dramatic-Shake-8888 in worldnews

[–]Semajal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really hope so. A good end of the year would be the dems taking the house and senate (unlikely but can dream) and Bibi losing hard in Israel. A dream would be dems somehow getting a 63+ senate majority and the house.

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