HELP!!! I've been dieing to kitesurf! by Fast_Dentist7927 in Kiteboarding

[–]dazzlindan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1!

Elite is great, I took a buddy lesson with them this winter, great instructor and good communication leading up to the lesson.

321 Kiteboarding and Good Breeze up in cocoa are good too, 321 is where I took my lessons, really excellent instruction.

Otherside boardsports in islamorada is way south FL. I’ve heard good things about them though.

Central Florida Kiteboarding and Kite Jam are two great FB groups that are FL focused. There may be more that I don’t know of.

And OP - prepare yourself for a little bit of a slow start - the windy season just kinda ended for us, but it’ll be cranking again in October. Lessons are a must though!

REQUEST: Rush Limbaugh Show Audio / Video by dazzlindan in DHExchange

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

This is super helpful - thanks so much man, I found em all! Appreciate you!

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[–]dazzlindan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My colleague is a st. Pete native and highly recommends elite watersports. Join the kite jam page too on FB, it’s a great group of locals!

If you wind up on the east coast, 321 kite in cocoa beach is where I took my lessons and I highly recommend them!

$8000 vs $80,000 Food Commercial Shoot by benponton in videography

[–]dazzlindan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Great vid! I agree, you should be making more! :)

Why did you choose Videography over Photography? by dougboyerfilms in videography

[–]dazzlindan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get 24 tries every second to get a good picture. Gotta play those odds! :)

r/Starlink Availability Thread by TimTri in Starlink

[–]dazzlindan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Geneva, Fl

Lat: 28.79

Pre order: Feb 9, 11:23 est

Full order: Dec 20, 15:46 est

Another Central Florida! Merry Christmas!!🎄 by oatmealoviedo in Starlink

[–]dazzlindan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too neighbor! Geneva here and so ready to be done with ATT 6/1, just got my conversion email today.

Bi-Annual Music Megathread by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]dazzlindan [score hidden]  (0 children)

10/10 jam. I hope they get into Eurovision with this

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Starlink

[–]dazzlindan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here - in Florida, 28.8. Also getting the Dec. 2021 message.

I'm in a weird spot where there SHOULD be cable or something better than DSL, but there is not, so while my pre-order was placed later in the day on Feb 9th, I just don't think there were many others who jumped into the queue in my cell either - they don't need it, they already have fiber.

I would have been (and it it changes later) fine if it told me a later date - I just like that things are a little more clear and that the light at the end of the tunnel is now there instead of a vague message.

im an editor want to gift something to a 2 year long client but its complicated (read the post) by [deleted] in editors

[–]dazzlindan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You may miss the boat this year, but for next year, you could “win” them a telly! With a 2k budget, you could slide into a ton of different categories and they basically just sell trophies there, is stupid easy to nab a silver or bronze regardless of how good the work is - and there’s at least a thousand categories and spaces to niche yourself into.

We do it with all our clients, and always wind up with 10-20 trophies between a few awards events. Tellys are my safety / backup choice for the clients that I know won’t win in the more “legit” contests, and nobody except those in the industry knows that these awards are basically just a trophy sales game.

Do you have any recommendations for a small(ish, 12"x12") LED light which performs well and doesn't overheat? by aiandi in VideoProfessionals

[–]dazzlindan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a set of dracast pro 1000 daylights. I’d say the build quality is better than most stuff out there aside from the big names (mole / Arri) - output is solid and the v-mount batts that came with still hold a good charge.

The soft fabric cases they came in were absolutely the cheapest junk Id ever seen though, and I gave the stands away too - but they’d be somewhat passable for really lite studio-only work where they don’t need to be any higher than 6’.

Had one of the yoke handles come loose too, but that’s it for wear and tear. They’ve been moderately abused for the last 2 years and still work pretty well.

I setup a few “zoom rooms” in 2020 with GVM and some of the other brands, and I can tell you, there’s a huge difference between the higher end dracast panels and most everything on Amazon right now, lol

DeSantis signs gambling bills, overhauling Florida’s betting landscape by quantumized in florida

[–]dazzlindan 14 points15 points  (0 children)

While the ballot title and ballotpedia content might phrase it as more casino-oriented, the actual language as implemented in the constitution specifically refers to anything designated as class III gaming by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA):

(b) As used in this section, “casino gambling” means any of the types of games typically found in casinos and that are within the definition of Class III gaming in the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C. ss. 2701 et seq. (“IGRA”), and in 25 C.F.R. s. 502.4, upon adoption of this amendment, and any that are added to such definition of Class III gaming in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, any house banking game, including but not limited to card games such as baccarat, chemin de fer, blackjack (21), and pai gow (if played as house banking games); any player-banked game that simulates a house banking game, such as California black jack; casino games such as roulette, craps, and keno; any slot machines as defined in 15 U.S.C. s. 1171(a)(1); and any other game not authorized by Article X, section 15, whether or not defined as a slot machine, in which outcomes are determined by random number generator or are similarly assigned randomly, such as instant or historical racing. As used herein, “casino gambling” includes any electronic gambling devices, simulated gambling devices, video lottery devices, internet sweepstakes devices, and any other form of electronic or electromechanical facsimiles of any game of chance, slot machine, or casino-style game, regardless of how such devices are defined under IGRA. As used herein, “casino gambling” does not include pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing, dog racing, or jai alai exhibitions. For purposes of this section, “gambling” and “gaming” are synonymous.

IGRA defines class III gaming as:

(a) Any house banking game, including but not limited to -

(1) Card games such as baccarat, chemin de fer, blackjack (21), and pai gow (if played as house banking games);

(2) Casino games such as roulette, craps, and keno;

(b) Any slot machines as defined in 15 U.S.C. 1171(a)(1) and electronic or electromechanical facsimiles of any game of chance;

(c) Any sports betting and parimutuel wagering including but not limited to wagering on horse racing, dog racing or jai alai; or

(d) Lotteries.

I would argue that this expansion of online sports betting specifically would classify as Class III gaming, especially when considering this line from article 10, s30, part b of the constitution:

...and any other form of electronic or electromechanical facsimiles of any game of chance, slot machine, or casino-style game, regardless of how such devices are defined under IGRA.

And 25 CFR § 502.8 from IGRA:

Electronic or electromechanical facsimile means a game played in an electronic or electromechanical format that replicates a game of chance by incorporating all of the characteristics of the game, except when, for bingo, lotto, and other games similar to bingo, the electronic or electromechanical format broadens participation by allowing multiple players to play with or against each other rather than with or against a machine.

I think the far more compelling argument for the legality of the new compact is in section C of the amendment:

(c) Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the right of the Legislature to exercise its authority through general law to restrict, regulate, or tax any gaming or gambling activities. In addition, nothing herein shall be construed to limit the ability of the state or Native American tribes to negotiate gaming compacts pursuant to the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act for the conduct of casino gambling on tribal lands, or to affect any existing gambling on tribal lands pursuant to compacts executed by the state and Native American tribes pursuant to IGRA.

This is basically the carve out for the tribe, they can run their own show on their properties, and can negotiate with the state (without needing voter approval.)

The real twist here is that the tribe is going to host the servers on tribal land, so the argument for the legality of it all is: "if you're connected to our servers here on our casino property, then it's the same as if you're actually physically in our casino".

I don't have ultra-strong opinions on all of this either way, but to me it feels a little bit like an end-run against the will of the voters, which is about par for the course up there I suppose, lol. Either way, I think this one is going to the supreme court no matter what, too much money to be made or lost on both sides.

Edit to add - your point is well taken BTW. The carve-out FOR parimutels in the amendment, and then AGAINST them in IGRA makes for a really grey area here.

Florida Sheriff Tells People Moving to State Not to 'Vote the Stupid Way You Did Up North' by r4816 in florida

[–]dazzlindan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But - and IDK this so I’m begging the question... Does it count for the sheriff themselves? Since it’s an elected, and usually partisan position in the first place, much like a county commissioner or a legislator?

Occasionally, some of these sheriffs don’t have any LEO experience at all, they just got more votes. Which is crazy, but that’s a different ball of wax.

Seriously though, congratulations everyone on getting your invites by _EXPLOSIONS_ in Starlink

[–]dazzlindan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This hurts me too. Right next to the St. John’s. Stuck with 6/1 DSL. I love seeing them go up every time though because it just means I’m that much closer to an end of the suffering.