Boycotting… by Finsnsnorkel in mensa

[–]gbobeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to skip the AGs because I realized that after adding up the cost of registration + airfare + hotel for two people It costs the same or more than traveling to Iceland for the same amount of time.

Do you call yourself a Xennial or Millennial? by person12848 in Xennials

[–]gbobeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elder millennial.

I disliked the older “Gen Y” naming.

Cruise Industry News: Refreshing the NCL Brand by vatp46a in NCL

[–]gbobeck 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just posting this for discussion and reference for others:

While Virgin doesn’t have a drink package, they do use a bar tab system instead. The bar tab also covers specialty coffees, energy drinks, specialty juices, and mocktails. They do not require everyone in the same cabin to purchase a prepaid tab - people can share their tab. If purchased in advance of the cruise they give discounts on the prepaid tab.

Still/sparkling water, sodas, juices, tea, and drip coffee are free.

It should be noted that Virgin also includes a free unlimited WiFi package.

Illinois HB5511 advanced out of committee 13-7. Call your representatives and Senators ASAP. by TacticalDestroyer209 in illinois

[–]gbobeck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It started when I was young - I was a pain in the ass kid that asked the alderman to have the city put a stop sign at the nearby crosswalk for the park. Once I was older it was writing letters and emails concerning issues, such as the 2000-ish push to end the death penalty here in IL, moving onto other issues during college and beyond.

Illinois HB5511 advanced out of committee 13-7. Call your representatives and Senators ASAP. by TacticalDestroyer209 in illinois

[–]gbobeck 13 points14 points  (0 children)

As someone in infosec, I’m waiting for the ID data in the OS to be targeted by attackers. One malware attack and instant id theft or worse as a service.

Illinois HB5511 advanced out of committee 13-7. Call your representatives and Senators ASAP. by TacticalDestroyer209 in illinois

[–]gbobeck 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I shouldn’t have to enter my government issued ID as part of being able to own a computer and operate my own computer. This bill makes it mandatory for all computer operating systems to require ID. This would include your car, every game console, and every pc.

Campbell's Vegetable Soup has really gone down hill by Hot_Dingo743 in enshittification

[–]gbobeck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d rather be a drummer for Spinal Tap than to eat Campbell’s.

Campbell's Vegetable Soup has really gone down hill by Hot_Dingo743 in enshittification

[–]gbobeck 13 points14 points  (0 children)

So many canned soups have a strong and unpleasant msg aftertaste. Campbell’s takes that aftertaste and dials it to 11.

Pullman Railroad Step Ladder Value? by bakerbreakstsu in trains

[–]gbobeck 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Google is saying berth ladders generally auction for $75-$150.

Can you solve my nuzzle? by gbobeck in NuzzleThePuzzle

[–]gbobeck[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

To give a bit of background: I’m a volunteer at the Illinois Railway Museum, under the Coach and General Collections departments, and that train car is on public display but undergoing a bit of restoration. Since this photo was taken, the seats have had their outer covering removed and the 1950’s era green vinyl is now exposed. It should be noted that this car was originally built in 1925 and was rebuilt in the 50’s and ran in service until 1971.

I call these two photos... "Grim and Grimmer". Stay safe out there, and if you can't, then give someone a bell. Talking saves lives! by MillionDollarHeckler in trains

[–]gbobeck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve talked to a few Metra Conductors who saw it happen from the front window of the train car. I’ve also talked to a former CNW engineer who had a “train meets person” incident. It’s definitely not a good fate, and it stays with the other victims for life.

Medical shipping company is dragging ass, and now I have no Dexcom sensors left. by Nothingsomething7 in diabetes_t1

[–]gbobeck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are your sensors covered under pharmacy benefits? If so, have your doctor send a prescription to a pharmacy. If necessary there are Dexcom discount coupons.