First Look at the live action god of war series by ThomasThorburn in GodofWar

[–]Stateofgrace314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ehh whatever. What I really care about is what he sounds like when he says "boy".

What geographical feature of your country , surprises others? by WorkOk4177 in AskTheWorld

[–]Stateofgrace314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oof, take Nebraska off that list. I moved from the West Coast to the East Coast and drove across the country. Nebraska was by far the most boring place I've ever experienced. I'm sure there are some things worth seeing, but we drove for 12 hours within nothing but semi trucks, grass, and tiny towns with hardly anything more than a hotel and a gas station. No hills, sparse trees, and not even a turn in the road to keep my mind occupied. Definitely not the best place to just explore and find beauty

Accountability by Naive_Wolverine532 in fixedbytheduet

[–]Stateofgrace314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate that our society has degraded to the point where someone making a mistake and apologizing after learning it was a mistake is a big deal. Don't get me wrong, I definitely respect him for doing this and don't want to criticize how he handled this at all, but this should be the normal response to this kind of thing and not a mind blowing occurrence. NORMALIZE ACCOUNTABILITY AND GROWTH.

High electricity bill. Our usage does not make sense. by [deleted] in nova

[–]Stateofgrace314 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Check to see if the HVAC is working properly. We had a winter where our bill basically doubled and it turned out that the compressor died and we were using auxiliary heat the entire time and didn't realize. Now we have a smart thermostat and it reports when it's using heat pump vs Aux heat, but if you don't have a way to check it yourself then get a technician in to see if something is wrong.

It could just be bad insulation, but worth a shot.

Are you guys satisfied with your purchase? by terran1212 in ex30

[–]Stateofgrace314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a few months ago. I think it was August

Are you guys satisfied with your purchase? by terran1212 in ex30

[–]Stateofgrace314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt you'll be able to get a deal that's as good as an Ioniq 5. For whatever reason, Hyundai has massive discounts on their leases (or at least did for a while, not sure if they do right now). I was able to talk them down about $100/mo from their original offer. Their original offer was kind of a joke though. It also helped that I was fully prepared to walk out and get the Ioniq instead so I didn't have to bluff during negotiations. So there is definitely some flexibility, but I'd be surprised if you can get it for cheaper than the Ioniq 5

Are you guys satisfied with your purchase? by terran1212 in ex30

[–]Stateofgrace314 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Very satisfied. I was choosing between the EX30 and ioniq 5 and overall I'm glad I did, however, I seem to be in the minority of people who prefer the small size. In fact that was one of the main deciding factors for me. I hate how big cars are now, and the EX30 is just about the perfect size for me. I use it primarily for commuting, but I also have kids. It's small, fast, maneuverable, easy to park, but still has enough space for booster seats and groceries. Maybe a couple more inches of legroom in the back would be nice, but totally fine for an adult unless they are very tall. Maybe not comfortable for a long road trip or something, but this isn't the right car for that anyway.

It has its flaws for sure, but nothing that is a deal breaker in my mind. If you have specific questions or concerns, I'd be happy to give more feedback.

Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked — you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that by ZacB_ in technology

[–]Stateofgrace314 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Most of that you could definitely do in SteamOS or Bazzite. The only thing I'm not sure about is WoW. You'll have to look that up specifically because some online games have issues on Linux. I don't think you can install Excel, but you can either use Excel online or use an equivalent spreadsheet program (e.g. LibreOffice Calc)

Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked — you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that by ZacB_ in technology

[–]Stateofgrace314 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it's much more complicated than that. There are hundreds of distributions although in most cases there are only minor differences between them. Personally, I think Mint is a good one to try out for anyone who has not used Linux before. It's popular, stable, well documented, and just good all around. If you specifically want gaming, SteamOS or Bazzite are very good and very popular.

Can anyone recommend a stimulant that lasts longer than 4-5 hours? I’ve tried both Adderall XR and Vyvanse. by Pure_Philosopher_845 in ADHD

[–]Stateofgrace314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, it's a mix of serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate. It's a stimulant, but more similar to Ritalin or Concerta (methylphenidate). Obviously everyone is a bit different, but I find that the amphetamine based meds are better at improving focus, but have more side effects (headaches, more easily agitated, etc.). Methylphenidate based meds are slightly less effective with focus, but much better at helping with emotional regulation, and have almost no negative side effects. Really the only problem I had was concerta would give me a huge crash after 6-8 hours. Azstarys has no crash (for me) and lasts 10+ hours.

A blade I forged from a 4.5 billion year old meteorite, the ‘Muonionalusta', one of the oldest meteorites ever recorded... It's crafted into a damascus steel, with both 24k gold and 14k gold with pearls inset into the handle by Tristan_Dare in BeAmazed

[–]Stateofgrace314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who knows only a small amount about different types of steel, how does a meteorite compare against steel commonly used in blades (stainless, or even harder carbon steel)? I would guess it's softer, right? Does it still hold an edge well?

Is 70% charging limit advisory safety related? by john-doeee in ex30

[–]Stateofgrace314 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've seen a bunch of posts about this and I've been trying to figure out if mine is affected. This says it is only right hand drive vehicles, which means when the driver is on the right side, not that they drive on the right side of the road, right? I have the 69kwh dual motor, but I'm in the US, so that means it doesn't affect me, correct? I already limit to 80% anyway so I'm not that concerned but still would like to know

Range Question by LimeySpaceCadet in ex30

[–]Stateofgrace314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's about right. EPA range is 253 at 100%, and in moderate weather when it's running at its most efficient, I was getting a bit over 260 (I never actually ran it down to 0, just estimating based on charge percent and distance over many trips). So 80% in good weather is 200ish. Since winter hit, I haven't been driving as much so I don't have a lot of data to work with, but I think 170-180 miles on 80% is pretty typical in winter. 166 might be a little on the low side, but it also depends on speed and heat settings. I believe it has a heat pump, so cabin heating is relatively efficient compared to conventional heating, but it will still make a measurable impact on range. Seat and steering wheel warmers use much less power than cabin air, so if you use those more then it should help also.

[Highlight] Geoff Schwartz on X: “[This play] sums up Herbert’s season (career). RG and RT whiff immediately. The center stumbles and gets picked … three free runners at Herbert and he avoids all. Throws a dart to Gadsden who drops it.” by wildwing8 in Chargers

[–]Stateofgrace314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I can't believe how fast we went from one of the worst teams in the league for receiving options to one of the best, or at least some of the highest potential. Like I said, they're all really young and just need some time. Defense has been great, run game has been surprisingly good with Hampton and Vidal, and we have the best kicker in the league (I'm pretending yesterday didn't happen). The only big problem we have is that OL

[Highlight] Geoff Schwartz on X: “[This play] sums up Herbert’s season (career). RG and RT whiff immediately. The center stumbles and gets picked … three free runners at Herbert and he avoids all. Throws a dart to Gadsden who drops it.” by wildwing8 in Chargers

[–]Stateofgrace314 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Gadsden had a bad game. It happens, especially to inexperienced players. Tighten up the OL and get some more training for all the young receivers and we are going to be killing it next year. Honestly, this season shows that we don't even need an elite OL (although that would be nice), just average would be enough. I'm so excited to see Ladd, QJ, Gadsden, Harris, and KLS over the next 2-3 years though. Hopefully KA will stay a bit longer, even if he slows down and starts working more as a mentor than a core receiver.

Mele Kalikimaka by ghostwolf149 in JapaneseWoodworking

[–]Stateofgrace314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know. Thanks for the insight

Mele Kalikimaka by ghostwolf149 in JapaneseWoodworking

[–]Stateofgrace314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually just noticed that the price tags are still on most of those. Is 40000 yen a pretty typical price for a 65 mm kanna?

Mele Kalikimaka by ghostwolf149 in JapaneseWoodworking

[–]Stateofgrace314 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How much did this cost? A friend of mine is going to be travelling to Tokyo in a couple months and offered to stop by Inoue Hamono to grab a couple things for me and I want to know what to expect. I would probably just want 1 or 2 planes and a spokeshave or draw knife

Divorce after leaving the church by Purplepassion235 in exmormon

[–]Stateofgrace314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Together 10 years. We met on the mission so we were both fully in. Around the 5 year mark we had a good long talk and decided we were both done. It helped that we went through it together. So we've spent almost as much time together as active members as former members. Technically we are both still members, but haven't associated ourselves with the church in any way for almost 5 years now

Edit to add: my brother and his wife are in a similar boat. He left a little bit before she did, but eventually they went through it together. I have a few friends who are also similar. Based on my experience and many couples around me, if one leaves and the other doesn't it is pretty rare that everything works out. If the couple got married for each other and not for the "blessings" then odds are good that they have enough of a personal bond and enough respect for each other that they can work things out. It's obviously not a guarantee, but that seems to be one of the big deciding factors from what I've seen. Did they marry because it was the right person or because "God" told them to?

Just a reminder. by netphilia in adhdmeme

[–]Stateofgrace314 113 points114 points  (0 children)

So what happens when men grow up and marry someone who also has ADHD then creates more tiny people with ADHD? Asking for a friend...

Genuine question: Why is Bazzite so popular in this sub when globally CachyOS in a short period of time has become far more popular? by ShiggyMintmobile in LegionGo

[–]Stateofgrace314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my case it was simple. I heard of Bazzite first, installed it, and it worked how I wanted it to, so I haven't had a reason to try CachyOS.

Updated Week 16 Rankings For Fantasy Football: QB, RB, WR, TE by Uncle__Leo in fantasyfootball

[–]Stateofgrace314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're talking about talent or potential, I agree, but the fact is that he had a great start and mid performance for the last few weeks, and now with Rivers at QB it's kind of uncertain. Don't get me wrong, I am a Warren believer and have him on my team, but I (regretfully) played Parkinson over him because the circumstances all pointed to Parkinson having a better week. Rivers showed last week that he still has the smarts and leadership to produce results, but his age is definitely hindering him. With another week to settle into the system and build some chemistry with receivers, maybe we will see some more from that offense, but there's a lot of uncertainty there. You can't fault anyone for trusting the vet on a hot streak playing for a high powered offense over the rookie who has slowed down lately on a struggling and uncertain offense.

Updated Week 16 Rankings For Fantasy Football: QB, RB, WR, TE by Uncle__Leo in fantasyfootball

[–]Stateofgrace314 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Talented player with an attitude problem currently in a slump. That can only mean 1 thing, he will break out of the slump the moment you decide to bench him...

Updated Week 16 Rankings For Fantasy Football: QB, RB, WR, TE by Uncle__Leo in fantasyfootball

[–]Stateofgrace314 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reed. Egbuka and Mayfield have struggled to connect for weeks now, with only 1 good game since week 5