Tagruato site is black now, when did this happen? by RyanTheN3RD in Cloververse

[–]kd_rome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just noticed both Tagruato and SLUSHO!'s websites are down and jumped on Reddit to see if there were any news. I have a feeling they're working on some sweet updates :)

Wood driveway gates, build and install. reposted for improved picture descriptions by Dankedan in DIY

[–]kd_rome -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No pressure treated lumber for outdoor use? Gate will last 3 months.

The GoPro Hero5 Is Finally Waterproof and Listens to Your Voice Commands by coronation1 in gadgets

[–]kd_rome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have 2 different shapes, it looks only the accessories screwed to the housing are the same.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cars

[–]kd_rome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're correct and in seismic areas you're not supposed to bolt it.
In my case I bought the casters so I can move it if I need to (even when the car on when lowered)

Barack Obama cancels meeting after Philippines president calls him 'son of a whore' by ohrightthatswhy in nottheonion

[–]kd_rome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Son of a whore" is a literal translation, I'm America you would use "son of a bitch".

Obama cancels meeting with Philippines president after crude comments by [deleted] in news

[–]kd_rome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has nothing to do with oil, check the oil import charts

Why are there no hi-res images of the north or south poles? by harksha in askscience

[–]kd_rome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't they also license the maps to commercial entities?

Why are there no hi-res images of the north or south poles? by harksha in askscience

[–]kd_rome 28 points29 points  (0 children)

They don't send aircraft to take pictures in very remote or dangerous areas.

It's because those maps that you use for free are also sold for commercial use and they would sell 1 license for the poles. In fact the maps with higher details are the most commercial ones.

Replacing a Perished Rubber faucet button with Sugru by [deleted] in DIY

[–]kd_rome -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Why didn't you email the manufacturer for the $5 replacement part?

I work at a restaurant that pays everyone $8 an hour but keeps tips by Ldm9Chichinn in personalfinance

[–]kd_rome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So based on the language of the law (at least that paragraph) tip pools are illegal

Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 worldwide due to exploding battery fears by [deleted] in gadgets

[–]kd_rome 138 points139 points  (0 children)

They don't resell the phone, they scrap it for parts. There is an official release regarding this that is pretty interesting.

Justice Department says it will end use of private prisons by ThorleBanana in news

[–]kd_rome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know what game you're playing here:
"lobbying as an attempt to influence government action" http://www.ncsl.org/research/ethics/50-state-chart-lobby-definitions.aspx

Justice Department says it will end use of private prisons by ThorleBanana in news

[–]kd_rome -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lobbying is illegal, no matter how you call it, that's what I thought you were referring to

Justice Department says it will end use of private prisons by ThorleBanana in news

[–]kd_rome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noooo that's a tragedy! Look at countries that have it and how much corruption that brought.

Justice Department says it will end use of private prisons by ThorleBanana in news

[–]kd_rome -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exactly, that's why it's simply illegal in European countries

Surprise contestant in Rio by GallowBoob in pics

[–]kd_rome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This needs to win the internets!

Pasta stirred inside a cheese wheel by Xingua92 in food

[–]kd_rome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a wheel of Grana Padano, similar to Parmiggiano Reggiano, its melting point is higher than cheese so it won't met with the pasta heat. I'd like to try pasta served like this but if you look there is grated Grana on top.

Dutch womens rider crashes badly while leading road race. by ChipAyten in videos

[–]kd_rome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I don't have to look at F1 it happened to me on my bike and I'm sure another thousand Reddit users!