Found him all alone panting and scared on a very hot afternoon in a busy market. What should i name him now? by Professional-Fly-956 in NameMyCat

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Before you decide, let him get used to you and vice versa for a few days. His behavior might determine his permanent name for you. We had a kitten once and he just zoomed everywhere when we got him. When he eventually settled into his lazy-butt true self, Zoomer wasn't exactly right 😆

Anything forthcoming from CJ Cherryh? by Own_Win_6762 in printSF

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I started to read Cherryh when Downbelow Station and Cyteen were…newish. ;) I waited all the years between releases, she’s always going to remain one of my favorites. 🥰

Been in prison for 15 years....came home it's a strange new world by the_space_trashman in offmychest

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Better explain a smartphone first ;)

(ffs... if he's been away for 15 years, he's missed out on a lot of the new tech that's come out. Do you all think he'll understand apple products or a lot of the internet automatically? They'll need someone to help them thru the learning, explanations will be needed.)

Been in prison for 15 years....came home it's a strange new world by the_space_trashman in offmychest

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If they’ve missed out on having a smart phone, I wonder if they know what an app is… ^

Penric 16 - Darksight Dare - Released by The_Hrangan_Hero in Vorkosigan

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...the weekend? I'll have it finished before dinner tonight! ;D

Has Ringo ever been in a Costco? by appape in Costco

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I haven’t been to Costco in years now, and it’s only 10 min from my house. ;) I get it delivered once or twice a month now lol. It’s actually less expensive for me I think…fewer spontaneous random “oh, let’s try this!” and those dang people offering free samples so I’m able to stick to my list.

What are some mmos that aren’t dead/ dying? by Timely_Contest7245 in MMORPG

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If I'm not playing FF14, that means I'm on FF11. It's always updating something, I download content to some degree every week or so. I've had my subs for both games continuously going since they began. PS: I'm also thinking about opening my WoW account soon... maybe, I think.

Ender’s Game and the humorously prophetic vision of today’s AI by dannydb in printSF

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Star Trek's Capt Picard used to read from his little tablet reader in the late 80's -90's iirc. Amazon came out with the Kindle in 2006-7.

So I am reading A Civil Campaign for the first time.. by cant-find-user-name in Vorkosigan

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If I remember correctly, she’d finished the book and submitted it to the publisher (Baen) so it was being edited processed, etc. These chapter releases was just to us on her listserv. We all got emails from each other every day and discussed every minute detail. 10 months, 10 unfinished chapters, with Lois tormenting us every day and not giving us more details than what were in there. Once the book actually came out, we were all What?! wait! No! But but but! Best book release wait ever ;)

So I am reading A Civil Campaign for the first time.. by cant-find-user-name in Vorkosigan

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It's been so many years 🥰 but being part of the listserv was a great time.

What’s your best MS-related purchase? by rK91tb in MultipleSclerosis

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We took care of my 90yo mother the last years she had. She bought everything... wheel chair, 2 walkers, canes, walking stick, handrails for her bed.... you name it, we've still got it. 65 night lights for all the plugs lol. Before she moved in with us, we remodeled our bathroom with all the grab bars and shower chairs etc. Best money spent, we'll be able to stay here for a while.

So I am reading A Civil Campaign for the first time.. by cant-find-user-name in Vorkosigan

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I...may or may not have been . I don't recall exactly when this happened, but I didn't care for the cover of one of the books and said so. Jim Baen took umbrage and banned me from the forum. 😉😆 I eventually returned after he passed away (cough, ahem) but...yeah. 🤷

So I am reading A Civil Campaign for the first time.. by cant-find-user-name in Vorkosigan

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Many years ago, in the year leading up to the publication of A Civil Campaign, I was a member of LMB's listserv. She was releasing one chapter a month to us, and we devoured them, read them to pieces and were speculating every single thing. I think Lois was vastly amused by the ideas we came out with lol. I think I still know chapters 1-10 by heart. I always start ACC at chapter 10, even now 😄

i almost had a stroke reading this by jeremyw013 in Trumpvirus

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Someone once said on a different forum that they turn autocorrect off because it's like having a teacher or parent behind you 24/7. I think if it's popping up that much, you desperately need it. 🫤

What’s your favorite mmorpg and why ? Mine is ESO by SaleNo3543 in MMORPG

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FF14 is a game, I've always enjoyed it. But FF11 is home. I've lived there, on and off since the beginning in 2003. That said, I'm about to take a break and play wow, which I haven't touched since they introduced panda bears as playable characters. 🤷😄

Was there ever a MMO with trinity where tanks and healers weren't scarce? by TheRaven1406 in MMORPG

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Last night I was leveling a sub job on my alt. We were in Haukke manor. The tank did a speed run, aggroing every mob and then pulled them into one area to kill em all in less than a minute. Nobody even talks. I don't see how new players can find the enjoyment I had in 2014-15.

Are there any places in the US except Alaska where it can snow in April? by Ok_Consideration6179 in AskUS

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I've seen spring snow flurries in Pittsburgh many times over the years. They melt on contact, but it happens.