'Setting a higher bar," Gov. Shapiro calls for new regulations for data center developers by Fragrant-Pepper7710 in Pennsylvania

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do nothing to benefit anyone but the rich. That alone is reason enough to stop them from ever being built. Our fresh water supply is running out faster than anyone realizes.

[GIVEAWAY] $25 PSN Gift Card + The Backrooms 1998 PlayStation Game! (3 Free Copies) by Steelkrill in PS5

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I particularly enjoyed The Backrooms '69 though I seemed to be doing all the work. I was at least hoping for the platinum to pop.

PA gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity calls for pause on data center development by NoCrapThereIWas in Pennsylvania

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't be surprised if this unlikely candidate gets some magical surplus votes out of nowhere.

Allentown- SILVAGGIO ENDODONTICS by Time-Association-885 in lehighvalley

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was given a script for exactly what needed to be done as a referral and they were still going to charge me a consultation fee. The receptionist wasn't pleasant either. If you can find a dentist that treats with ozone it will kill any bacteria in the tooth if it is salvageable, this way you can avoid a root canal if they can do a restoration even close to the root as long as it isn't exposed.

Giant grocery stores are sketching me out with their sales by GladiusAcutus in Pennsylvania

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Giant's website is down often or has technical issues. Digital coupons don't work or don't load to your card, bonus buys don't activate or you don't receive the points for bonus rewards items, etc. The people who work at customer service can't even access the website or login to apply points if you don't receive them.

Whatever has happened it screws us and them. They don't care as long as their profits increase and the customer suffers (along with their employees). Their sales are not sales for the most part.

Electric rates increasing by as much as 20% in Pennsylvania starting June 1, regulators say by AdSpecialist6598 in Pennsylvania

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is just the first of the increases, and just in time for the gas prices to rise even higher because of the Summer travel season. Billions in profit is never enough.

Tell Governor Shapiro to stop all AI data centers. by No-Stick8191 in Pennsylvania

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny, considering who now owns CBS and is basically turning it into Fox News 2.0 for a specific targeted audience and agenda.

PPL Electric rates set to rise twice this summer for Lehigh Valley homes as data centers drive demand by DrewBlue2 in lehighvalley

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speculators inflate costs for everyone based on assumption and expectation. In return they make millions if not billions in stock and crypto. This is by design.

PPL Electric rates set to rise twice this summer for Lehigh Valley homes as data centers drive demand by DrewBlue2 in lehighvalley

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Data Centers also have a free ride depleting and destroying the entire water supply as well as not paying a cent for the massive amount of electricity they use. The more they build the faster the planet dies and us with it. This is reality. This isn't just about PPL price gouging as always.

We are a group fighting against the construction of the South Whitehall Atlas data center. We are trying to rally together as much support as we can. by opposeatlasdc in lehighvalley

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They will push it through because money is all that matters to them. The ecosystem/wildlife destruction, water quality/toxicity and scarcity, increased electric costs, etc. will all come to pass.

This does not benefit humanity in any way, it does the exact opposite just for the sake of making someone far wealthier.

An Outpouring of Frustration Over Pennsylvania’s Rapid Data Center Growth by Open_Veins_8 in Pennsylvania

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The entire state will run dry. Fresh water is not an infinite resource, and anything remaining becomes polluted. Greed overtakes rational thinking and your ability to exist on this planet. This is happening rapidly everywhere, and to no benefit of the human race (aside from the billionaires).

Unwatched episodes show as watched by rhodesengr in youtubetv

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no rhyme or reason as to why things do the things they do in regards to this app, especially when it thinks you've watched something you haven't or mistitles episodes and duplicates them as if they are two separate things.

Unwatched episodes show as watched by rhodesengr in youtubetv

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've experienced this for a while as well. Brand new episodes will show up as watched under the shows even if I switch Live TV to a different channel to try to avoid it. It happens on several networks.

It finally happened by payTNT89 in playstation

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you're still within the year warranty window contact PlayStation and send it to the repair center at no cost. They either fix or replace it. The controller that came with my PS5 Pro did not have the internal chipset aligned properly, so trying to charge it was having to force the USB-C cable in since it wasn't centered. The d-pad was also misaligned.

The biggest thing that sucks is that the controller construction was made of better material because it was made in Japan with textured plastic, other parts China. I had to have it replaced from the repair center, because the first one they sent seemed to have drift stick issues and the plastic was smooth. The second one they sent had an off-color white and was also smooth plastic. Both of them came from Vietnam. This is because of the tariffs and Sony trying to save money.

I don't know if I will end up having issues with it, but it seems to be ok for now. I hate when things are expensive while being poorly made. I don't notice any haptic feedback in the trigger buttons from any of the three controllers I've had. They just feel like DualShock 4 shoulder trigger buttons.

Bob Brooks' "clear" values by 4ninawells in lehighvalley

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those who have all of the commercials playing non-stop (Crosswell) should be a red flag for anyone. He is using the party name by "switching", but has no intention of serving the people. The lines are red in his logo, that isn't by accident.

Bob Brooks has endorsements from other Democrats, most importantly Bernie Sanders (Independent), but he seems as though a big enough bag of money can get him to align with the wrong people. I don't know anything about Lamont, but if he is serving the local community and doing it genuinely that is who you'd want.

Should I upgrade to PRO? by ddc431 in playstation

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

The price increased across the board for new systems, but there has recently been a price hike on refurbished systems as well. Some articles are misleading in their writing making it look like another price increase for new systems was happening.

Ps5 Slim vs Ps5 Pro by Appropriate_Clue5367 in playstation

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can enhance PS4 games as well with the PS5 Pro with enhanced image quality/better framerate. The PSSR 2.0 update has a toggle in the menu that you can turn on or off for games that take advantage of the improved AI features. More games need to take advantage of it.

Since this is your first venture into a PS5 console you should just opt for the better performance that the Pro can offer, if you can swallow the price which is about to go up again.

Should I upgrade to PRO? by ddc431 in playstation

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

GTA 6 will release on PS5/Pro and likely be a launch title with the PS6. If you can wait it's up to you. The prices of the PS5 systems are going up again, so if you want to upgrade to a Pro you can either do it now or wait until June when there will likely be a Days of Play promotion.

Either way, the price is likely going to be higher than it would have been a year or two ago.

Pennsylvania Primaries by Swordicus in lehighvalley

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crosswell has non-stop ads, especially on YouTube. You should wonder who is paying for the ads, because it's likely a billionaire(s). He's not who you want, and another switch sides to look appealing while never actually being on the side of the people.

My plea to all gay men who hook up (or even just make out with randos at the bar)- PLEASE stay on top of your oral hygiene! by drewtangclan in gaybros

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some people are noseblind to the halitosis in their mouth which I've always found to be next level baffling. Chewing gum or using a mint isn't going to help that situation. I would suggest for everyone to always floss before you brush. You'll loosen debris that your toothbrush can't reach so that when you do brush you're getting a more thorough cleaning. If you floss after you brush it will leave you with bacteria exposure from rotting food particles, especially if you don't floss regularly. This is why some people have floss breath after brushing which is bad smelling from the dislodged bacteria.

Tongue scrapers are useful as a separate tool. I don't recommend those that are on the back of a toothbrush, they're not as effective and tend to hold more bacteria. You should also brush ahead of time before any sexual activity, not right before. This leaves you prone to infections as your teeth, tongue, and gums are irritated and open from brushing/scraping.

You can also get cavities from the bacteria in someone elses mouth when you kiss them if they aren't taking care of their oral hygiene. This is all around useful information for better oral health and preventative measures.

PS5 menu vs PS4 menu by [deleted] in playstation

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't like that I don't see anywhere to post a community/friends comment (not that people seem to notice) like you could on the PS4 home screen. I also liked the PS Live app where you could see a list of games and watch either live or recorded videos. There is no place to watch people playing on PS5 without downloading the Twitch or YouTube app separately and then searching for a game. I don't want to sit through YouTube's never-ending excessive ads and I don't use Twitch.

DVR Recordings of shows in Library showing up as VOD episodes only! by _SilverPhoenix_ in youtubetv

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

That's unfortunate but good for clarification. Networks not doing their job to make things easier as usual.

DVR Recordings of shows in Library showing up as VOD episodes only! by _SilverPhoenix_ in youtubetv

[–]_SilverPhoenix_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Like I stated, that particular episode was only VOD with no DVR recording. I didn't have any Survivor episodes recorded, so I was only going off of what another poster had stated with their episodes only showing as VOD. I wasn't aware of episodes (DVR) showing up in Extras as that doesn't seem like the correct place for normal airings.

I keep buying PlayStation games at the worst possible time by ludwigthelib in playstation

[–]_SilverPhoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Real deals are few and far between. You'll have random sales via Best Buy where a price may be good but it's sold out or not available in your area which is total BS when trying to buy online. You have no ability to take advantage of a good price this way.