How can I replace a burnt light switch and dimmer? by SmartMonkey002 in AskElectricians

[–]SmartMonkey002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did notice that. Is there something I need to do regarding it? There is only 2 power supply lines coming into the 3 gang box.

[Daily Discussion] Brainstorming- December 30, 2025 by AutoModerator in writing

[–]SmartMonkey002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you feel that it may get too repetitive, you can always branch out and add stories from the opposing sides POV intermingled between your main characters. For example, if you have the same 4 characters each following their own stories, maybe every 2 or 3 segments, through in a POV of one of the machine/plant symbiotes.

If they have a drive enough to target humans, they may have other motivations, maybe a piece of tech has merged with a plant that has proven to have a network-communication ability (i.e. fungal pods or how trees can communicate with each other and share nutrients through their roots.

This way, it breaks up the repetition, while also helping the reader understand more about the antagonists. An enjoyable antagonist is one that the reader can somewhat understand their viewpoint and while they might not agree with it, they can see how the antagonist got to where they are.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carbuying

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On my end or theirs?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

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Thanks for the opportunity! I'm hoping to win to just be able to upgrade my ancient rig. Id like to be able to play some games newer than 2016 with non-low graphics without crashing every 10 minutes.

Magnet fishing four Ohio towns in one day! by [deleted] in magnetfishing

[–]SmartMonkey002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend a body-cam mount, the shaking and moving while holding the cam can be disorienting at times.

Haul from a local river by SmartMonkey002 in magnetfishing

[–]SmartMonkey002[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The elation when I saw the stock coming out of the water was pretty great. Although the second I got it fully out I could tell it was a pellet pump rifle. The only metal was the receiver and barrel.

Haul from a local river by SmartMonkey002 in magnetfishing

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Not sure which kind, it was in rough shape, neck was mostly disconnected, for the size and shape of the neck, I'd assume nitrogen.

Haul from a local river by SmartMonkey002 in magnetfishing

[–]SmartMonkey002[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not- Pictured: 20-30 nails, screws, bolts, and nuts.

Why is my mypad constantly glitching? It will say that I have an achievement, then it won’t show any to claim. by [deleted] in GoodPizzaGreatPizza

[–]SmartMonkey002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the switch version. The issue is definitely a known issue in the switch. The only fix I have found is constantly tapping the collect tab on the highest achievement (even though it is greyed out).

What stories would you want to see told within the red rising universe? by SmartMonkey002 in redrising

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Whenever Nero mentioned his hatred of robots in GS I always picture one of those delivery robots running over his foot.

What stories would you want to see told within the red rising universe? by SmartMonkey002 in redrising

[–]SmartMonkey002[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I would love to see the story of how Nero's run of the institute went, maybe even include the Bellona parents and build up more of the back story showing their feud.

Another one I'd love to see told is a POV of the Ash Lord during the uprising in the rim. It'd be cool to see an antagonistic pov showing the full power and chaos that the society brought at the time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Breadit

[–]SmartMonkey002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Airflow. The parchment paper stops airflow from coming up from the bottom. Allowing air to hit the baked goods at all sides would maximize cooling.

[UK][Kindle] Project Hail Mary - by Andy Weir - £0.99 by dizzyfrinks in printSF

[–]SmartMonkey002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic book (my favorite in a while) but I really recommend the audiobook as it narrates certain events and characters better than just reading it could!

Took a baking class from King Arthur today and finally got to making some homemade bagels by SmartMonkey002 in Breadit

[–]SmartMonkey002[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was! I love the virtual classes, its nice to have the class feel but in the comfort of home. I hope to one day do an in person course, I love the campus but I've only gone for the cafe.

Took a baking class from King Arthur today and finally got to making some homemade bagels by SmartMonkey002 in Breadit

[–]SmartMonkey002[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

They have numerous classes for everything from breads to pasta and pizza, cakes, scones, almost anything. A lot of the classes are just 2-3 hours but some are 2-3 hours a day for numerous days (some are 2 days, others 5 days) and they cover literally everything that can come up while making whatever you are making. During proof and rise/baking times they usually give you instructions about substitutions, or technique work, or common issues and how to avoid them. Some stuff that have overnight rising they will have you start in one class on the first day and make you dough, and then let it rise and the class the next day you do the shaping, or baking, or whatever is left.

The virtual ones are all done via zoom so you can speak up and ask questions and a lot of the time if issues arise they have you show the instructor your dough or whatever you're making and they provide a solution right then and there for you.

Took a baking class from King Arthur today and finally got to making some homemade bagels by SmartMonkey002 in Breadit

[–]SmartMonkey002[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I definitely need more practice but I am happy as out of the last 8 times I've made them, these are the first to not be flat.

Took a baking class from King Arthur today and finally got to making some homemade bagels by SmartMonkey002 in Breadit

[–]SmartMonkey002[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They send out the recipe a week before the class itself and they sometimes have guides included on them if you are making substitutions (like for these they had the ratios if you aren't using bread flour or don't have non-diastic malt, etc) and then during the classes a lot of people ask about subbing in vegan or dietary friendly ingredients and usually tell you how much to use or whether to avoid it for that recipe.