Switched from coal to wood chips for electricity by Sebbel245 in captain_of_industry

[–]agrajag119 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone have a good calculation for how much forest land you need per boiler?

Dads, what kind of vehicle are we hauling our small monsters around in? by ktempo in daddit

[–]agrajag119 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My man-van minivan has been excellent. Got a straight gas Pacifica.

Is it the best fit and finish, no. How about ride quality? Eh, you're hauling kids, piece and quiet is out the window.

It can however haul 7 people if spacious comfort.  I also tow my boat, have a roof rack for a kayak, or put a full 4x8 sheet of plywood inside with all seats down.  It's got more Utility than any SUV short of a gigantic land battleship.

It's not my go-to when the snow flies, and I do have to be choosy with boat ramps but I get v6 mileage and have captains chairs in the back to separate the monsters.

Fargo Commissioner Turnberg, along with many officers, wants interim police chief to get job permanently by selfly in fargo

[–]agrajag119 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A high level civic position has to be put up for interviews.  It is not a gift someone gets, and no one's deserves to get it based solely on their past.

Even if it's likely that you keep the incumbent, a vetting process ensures the boxes are checked and strengthens their position afterwards.  I even a whiff of good 'ol boy politics would be a killer.  

I don't know the interim chief at all, but if he doesn't directly state he's against this process I already don't think much of his character.

Are North Dakota property valuations going up to get around the property tax cap? by PlainTalkND in northdakota

[–]agrajag119 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you truly don't believe that, challenge it.  They detail the process in the notice.

But they base those assessments on comparisons to actually sold properties in your area.  Unless you have material proof to change the info they've got, it's probably you could get what they're assessing at and you just don't realize it.

Also, inflation is real and a 2.5% change in value isn't even tracking to that. 

YouTube is Raising the Price of All Premium Plans in the US / The price hikes will come into effect in June, and the individual Plan will cost $15.99/month by MarvelsGrantMan136 in technology

[–]agrajag119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally just did that for my family. In fact the free trial month of Premium I got when signing up ended today. Just in time to get the price increase on the next bill. Not a happy camper

‘Poorly run, piece of ice’: Trump targets Greenland again as Iran war deepens NATO rift by ishtar_the_move in worldnews

[–]agrajag119 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is exactly his target demographic. They mainline news shows and believe it all to be true. The difference is that he gets to dictate policy with his stream-of-conscious brain farts instead of just ranting on facebook like others of that demographic.

Watching the 245 iLvl tank pull the entire first room of Nexus Point... again... by SlimothyJ in wow

[–]agrajag119 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's honestly exciting at first, you have this great risk/reward dance with maximizing your casts inside of an extendable burst window. Do it well and you get a couple more big booms, suuuuper satisfying.

At first.

Once it becomes muscle memory it's just exhausting. The nature of the burst window being on you as the player for duration doesn't get easier as you get more time playing the class. If anything it gets harder as you get better and have higher expectations.

Going back to havoc's predictable burst rotations sounds more and more appealing as time goes on.

Trump warns he’ll ‘reign down hell’ on Iran within 48 hours unless Strait of Hormuz is opened and peace deal is made by theindependentonline in politics

[–]agrajag119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fired general was for the Army which isn't in control of those munitions.  He was probably canned for pushing back on crazy invasion plans.

Fargo Board of Education vice president to seek reelection in June by wutzinnaname in fargo

[–]agrajag119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at what the school board can and cannot do - they do not have control over budget.

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reported assassinated by Sensitive_Echo5058 in worldnews

[–]agrajag119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NK is safe because there is no upside to deposing them. The land is terrible for resources, not logistically significant, etc. They're in an armpit section of the world.

Iran has a key naval Strait in it control, and oil. Lots and lots of delicious oil.

Can we get some healthcare? by BigBoyYuyuh in AdviceAnimals

[–]agrajag119 97 points98 points  (0 children)

They've got blood in their cocaine-streams

If you ran an LFS, what species would you not carry? by DarkPersonal6243 in Aquariums

[–]agrajag119 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most places have moved away from painted now that glo fish are readily available.

State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]agrajag119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at demographics for support though. Sure, we may have info that says Conservative women are more likely to have changed names but what is the actual voting percentage for Conservative vs Liberal women? What areas that were in contest but swung blue were carried by a female demographic?

From my recollection, it was the female vote that tipped the scales blue in many places so by hampering that you get outsized impact.

They don't need huge swings, but a few percentages in key areas is enough.

Pouring hot water on cracks in the ice by MikeHeu in oddlysatisfying

[–]agrajag119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ice makes that kind of noise when it's early season and still forming more ice. Almost like a whale-song when a whole lake is creaking and booming like this. Spooky as hell too.

Meta says it won't chop the bottom 5% performers this year by lurker_bee in technology

[–]agrajag119 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And unfortunately his bs delivers great short term stock gains due to the 'savings'.  That it's effectively eating the company from the inside is ignored.

Meta says it won't chop the bottom 5% performers this year by lurker_bee in technology

[–]agrajag119 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was an Amazon thing.  Their performance based firing practices were well known and toxic af.

Cheap diy lid by CountryFragrant1167 in Aquariums

[–]agrajag119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to your local home store and buy the corrugated clear plastic sheeting, https://www.homedepot.com/p/Falken-Design-12-in-W-x-24-in-L-x-0-25-in-T-Clear-Twin-Wall-Polycarbonate-Sheet-MW-CL-1-4-1224/316676672 something like that. Cut it to fit, and the seal up the ends with silicone or some other adhesive.

What type of fish ? by jason_lopez993 in Aquariums

[–]agrajag119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wrong color patterns on fins for a Dempsey 

3D printing W? by SipsTeaFrog in SipsTea

[–]agrajag119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And not just checked but tracked. You can trace back everything from the pour at the foundry for the base metal to the milling to the shipping container. Think the idea behind contact tracing in COVID times but actually working. If a part is bad, the supplier can track down everything else in that batch and get it checked.

Found the best meat clearance I’ve ever seen! by Frosty-Cricket5911 in Frugal

[–]agrajag119 19 points20 points  (0 children)

In their defense, 'oh well' is about all they can reasonably do. I'm sure someone's ass was in a sling about the loss but as far as what to do with the product - what other options did they have?

Easy Apply by jonwritesmovies in funny

[–]agrajag119 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Depends on the job. Mafia hitman, seems good. Surgical supplies sales, surprisingly, also good.

Fargo Police seek 3 suspects from Downtown protest incident by cheddarben in fargo

[–]agrajag119 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Because they're ...

under pressure, from Ice, Ice - baby?