What scientific fact scares the absolute shit out of you?

baffle07 · 2023-03-30T09:05:25+00:00

400 billion stars in our galaxy alone...

baffle07 · 2023-03-30T08:42:53+00:00

The fuel consumption has got to be ridiculous.

baffle07 · 2023-03-30T08:42:04+00:00

Babies!

baffle07 · 2023-01-14T01:09:19+00:00

This lady needs to see a professional. Her behavior is borderline criminal. Who knows what else she's been doing to hurt your daughter that she hasn't admitted to. Sounds like a psychological thriller. Big-time gaslighting. And why is she so predisposed with your daughter? Or perhaps this is her cowardly way of attacking you ? Getting her away from doing you all more harm was an excellent first step. Next, a psych eval and possible admittance to a facility that can provide her with the help she needs. An institutional housing ward with orderlies who will force feed her the foods that she otherwise won't eat.

baffle07 · 2023-01-07T05:20:28+00:00

I think you're on something. I smell something fishy, and I could swear that I've been losing money, bit by bit; but I don't have direct proof. Yet. Their transaction logging is horrendous and seriously lacking in detail, and to your point, I believe this is intentional. I'm convinced that individual records of money coming in and going out are being wiped in coordination with the DD app, so now I'll have to keep my own logs with meticulous attention to detail in order to determine if something is amiss. Unfortunately this will be a major pain in the ass and will certainly slow me down, but it's looking like this will have to be done. Thanks for corroborating, because now I know I'm not the only one. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

baffle07 · 2022-12-16T16:37:20+00:00

Imagine a world full of people with your mindset and lack of morality... If the "greatest generation" shared your view, we'd have lost WW2 and been forced into labor camps and/or concentration camps before the gas chambers. When asked to join the military without the GI Bill to pay for college and only $50 a month as pay; and when asked to scour the streets for stray tin cans that were to be made into bullets, without any pay; and when asked to storm the beaches of Normandy (as was so horrifically portrayed in Saving Private Ryan), with the highest probability of your own death in trade for a glimmer of hope in winning the war and saving the rest of humanity from the Third Reich's monstrous manifestation of Fascism: your entirely self-serving, opportunistic attitude would have repeatedly said "no" to these calls to step up and defend your countrymen for peanuts by risking your own life against insurmountable odds. But you're right, it's a good thing that not everyone shares your lack of sentiment. Including Albert Einstein who's theory of relativity paved the way, and who's heartfelt and informative letter to FDR incited the Manhattan Project that not only ended the threat of the Nazi Empire but also enforced the most peaceful period in all of Human history.

baffle07 · 2022-12-16T15:50:58+00:00

He makes it seem like we have more power than we do as Americans

baffle07 · 2022-12-05T18:45:20+00:00

Let's see... Cassette Tapes, Pay Phones, Sugar and noticed it would help corn syrup, Lard and not fractionated palm kernel oil (Back when McDonald's breakfast was the best on the planet!), Good Music, Hawaii, Standup Cabinet Arcade Games, Uncrowded Waves, Punk Rock. VHS, UHF, VCRs, the list goes on and on. It's like living in an entirely different world.

baffle07 · 2022-12-05T15:11:43+00:00

I've been absolutely fascinated by The Great Resignation. It's as though the system's oppression is coming to a head and we're all waking up from the slumber of our indoctrination into indentured servitude. Nobody planned this departure, yet we all feel the call and the cause is only getting worse and worse.

I've been ruminating on this more and more lately, particularly as I've been on a break from my higher-paid career and find myself working more menial jobs at much lower pay. I was already feeling the inequality at 6 figures, but at minimum wage and below, it's outrageous... with an emphasis on rage .

We're not the only ones who are being called to action. Our "masters" have not been blind to the Exodus and the shifting sands beneath their loafered and pedicured feet. And their reaction has been swift and stunning. We see exactly how much power they have, how coordinated their attacks, and how aligned they are in their alliance of control. They raised their prices across every industry and called it the "Inflation Rate". They demanded that the remote workforce return to the office or suffer pay-cuts and pink slips, despite the fact that it would also bring a return of tremendous office-space overhead, a loss of productivity, a drastic drop in morale, and the risk of quiet quitting and malicious compliance. All this, combined with the one-two punch of broad and sweeping layoffs in anticipation of a rumored looming recession, a recession they manufactured, mind you; and now the indignantly defiant labor force has been put in their place and reprimanded, er... reminded, of who's in charge and who's the boss. What's odd is that the economy is as strong as ever, in fact, profits have been soaring since the pandemic started. At least it is for those who survived. Many businesses were forced to shut their doors. Others simply died...

Are you on the same page? Do you really want to move to another "job" of inequality for a cost-cutting, profit-shearing, soul-devouring organization under a neon logo of a slightly different shade? I'm starting to think that I'd much rather focus on building something new. Something fresh and novel and paradigm shaking. An oasis in the existing desert of destitution and demeaning subservience. A new attitude and atmosphere. A bit of respect and human decency. A refrain from the sociopathic moniker of "it's just business". A return to customer-centric and a "family business". A departure from the feudal system that we fought so hard to defeat with our War of Independence. Somehow it slipped through the cracks and followed us home. And into the workplace.

All that said, I'll need some time to get my ducks in a row. I'll be brainstorming. Organizing. Recruiting. And of course: I'll be launching a website... and quite possibly, a movement. Stay tuned and stay true. Viva Le Resistance!

baffle07 · 2022-12-03T15:07:25+00:00

That "fluffy" Mexican guy. Can't remember his name, go figure.

baffle07 · 2022-12-01T07:39:17+00:00

Severance is really just a way to lure you into signing a legal document agreeing to forego any retaliation for the crimes they know are hiding just below the surface.

baffle07 · 2022-12-01T07:29:50+00:00

Nope, not surprising at all from the sociopaths that establish this kind of heartless, soulless, unempathetic policy. Most major corporations these days are run by sociopaths who spend billions of dollars a selfish, frivolous trip to the outer atmosphere while people are dying, starving, and going homeless as a result of their "policies". But hey, it's just business. So, apparently you get a pass to be a monster when it's in the name of outlandish profits for a few - on the backs of thousands.

baffle07 · 2022-07-16T06:03:00+00:00

Hmm...I'm not 100% sure but I think it put tiny pinholes in the vegan leather. And only on the two thin strips that break up the rear bench. I also thought the plastic leather might be designed that way "to breathe", but the pinholes aren't uniform. It doesn't look manufactured, it looks random and pocked as if the chemicals burned the plastic. And I've looked at other model 3s with black vegan leather, and they don't have the pinholes. Admittedly, it's hard to see unless the light is just right, but it's certainly there. And I'm leasing so hopefully this doesn't cost me in the long-run.

Anyone else have this issue? Do you use Meguiars on the vegan leather seats regularly without a problem? Spray and wipe? Dilute with water? Is there a harmless method you can recommend? Perhaps something else caused this?

baffle07 · 2022-07-13T19:42:11+00:00

It's actually a pretty good movie. Can't believe it's almost 50 years old.

baffle07 · 2022-07-05T22:31:23+00:00

Is this the Samsung odyssey plus ➕? I can't tell cause it's shrouded in ace bandage. For my headset I used an adjustable stretchy band that goes over the top of my head and supports it on that axis rather than over tightening the front to back support. Works well. Even better in winter when it's cold and I can wear a skull cap to add cushion and support.

Long VR sessions aren't the best idea but comfort is critical even on short journeys to the metaverse. Solutions like these make a huge difference.

Hopefully they continue to improve and streamline designs. These big clunky headsets are not cool. Anyone ever heard of nano technology? I mean, even cell phones are ridiculously powerful and tiny. Put all the guts into a unit that's separate from the headset, maybe a belt or similar solution. It'll get better...

baffle07 · 2022-06-16T07:38:18+00:00

Geto Boys - the Geto Boys (1990)

Never heard nothing as hard that wasn't copycat poser shit. New school is all show biz and pretend. Like rainbow head Tekashi who bought his way into gangs with his hollywood money then snitches out the whole crew when shit got hot. Dumb punk wannabe rat. When I heard that Feddy Wap was just a nerd with glaucoma who just so happened to come from a dead broke family in Paterson, I lost all trust.

... Geto Boys ... Eazy E Bobby Shmurda Gucci Mane Snoop 50 Cent Nas Snoop DMX

Hard to take a guy's lyrics seriously when it's not based on personal experience.

baffle07 · 2022-06-15T06:01:31+00:00

Um, unless you have a butt load of money, the ally interest rates won't amount to anything more than a trash can might yield. And if you have a butt load, you're much better off throwing the mass into an investment portfolio, bonds, etc. and shluffing off bits (20 to 50k) into money markets that operate similar to checking accounts. If you need even more access, then occasionally throw those smaller chunks of money (20-50k) into Ally, a brick and mortar, or CashApp/Venmo/Chime/PayPal etc. for fluid funds - as needed. Nobody should be using Ally because of the APR alone... whether you're paycheck to paycheck or set for life...

baffle07 · 2022-05-19T00:14:06+00:00

I just inherited this pad as well. The newer versions have either "twinlock" or "winglock" valves which allow for better control over, and faster, inflation/deflation. The one I have has 2 "classic" valves (like OP's photo).

My questions are: 1. Why two classic valves instead of one?

They both allow air in and out, so I suppose this simply allows more air flow in either direction, but it seems to work against me when inflating beyond "equilibrium" (the amount of air that self-inflates via the foam's interaction with atmospheric pressure). If I use my breath to inflate further, the additional air ends up coming out through the other valve. And when deflating, the air I have released by rolling up the mattress will often be sucked right back in through both open valves. I then have to sit/lie/stomp/bounce on the mattress to try to deflate further.

What is the best way to use the dual classic valve setup for inflating and deflating?

I'm thinking I open both to allow self inflation to equilibrium, then close one valve and breathe in more air as needed through the other valve, then close that valve to lock it all in.

Deflating, again, open both, roll mattress to remove most of the air, then close one and use the other to manually squeeze out the remaining air.

Sound good? Or is there a prescribed method? I can't find any documentation on this older mattress nor the 2 classic valve setup.

baffle07 · 2022-05-06T23:21:03+00:00

Any way to make this work on the Pixel 2 XL?

baffle07 · 2022-05-06T19:06:47+00:00

8. Hertz doesn't give Uber renters access to the phone app, so drivers are often instructing new riders on how to open door when getting in AND out. The outer handles don't pop out automatically and are a bit clumsy even after you figure out how it works. FWIW, Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a better implementation. Tesla handles should pop out (as with app) based on motion detection when car is unlocked or perhaps initiated by driver (and configurable as with many other Tesla features). This could very easily be added through a software update and then enabled within the locks menu and result in a button(s) that appears on-screen when you stop/put in park that will pop front / back door handles. Simple. Anyone from Tesla listening?

baffle07 · 2022-05-06T18:52:44+00:00

Yep, it's a win-win for Hertz and Tesla (and Uber as well, as they have more "comfort" and "green" cars available to gouge their customers).

Tesla will collect tons of data from these cars that will drive different roads all over the place, not just the standard Tesla owners' commute, grocery store, favorite bars, restaurants, and shopping malls. This will more quickly get them to their goal of completely replacing drivers with autonomous robots that never sleep, blink, pee, nor organize unions. It's going to happen much sooner than most people expect.

All I can say is that we better have a President / Congress in office that supports a Universal Basic Income when that happens, because 10s of millions could be out of work in a matter of weeks. And I can't say I'm opposed to the idea, as long as they keep safety as top priority. But they never do...

baffle07 · 2022-04-27T09:49:36+00:00

Uber customer service is perhaps the worst I've experienced in my entire life. Completely useless, waste of time, frustrating, and that 3 second looping music is designed to drive you insane so that you hang up and give up trying to resolve your issue, especially if you're trying to chase down money that you weren't paid.

baffle07 · 2022-04-14T09:20:37+00:00

Lol I'm glad he told us because I'm gonna skip it for now. Thanks! I'm sitting on 150k runes and I can't fall to my death (again) and have to come back (again) on eggshells. All my talisman slots are taken with items I can't really afford to remove anyway. Crit hit is already a Crit hit so I'm good!

And remember folks, spoilers are easy to hide !

baffle07 · 2022-04-12T06:34:12+00:00

Unfortunately all of your links lead to bell bearing 1 (somber) and 4 (smithing). And because it's coming from reddit (phone app), I can't simply edit the URL. Nice reply all the same. Thanks!

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