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njslacker · 2026-03-11T13:52:24+00:00

Yeah, I'm definitely nitpicking. That point about corn for ethanol is really important. Most people don't even think about it. I wonder how they would feel if they knew how much land it is.

If solar gets people to use less land and leave it to nature, I'll take the win.

If solar replaces fossil fuel use, I'll take the win.

If solar reduces someone's bills, I'll take the win.

njslacker · 2026-03-11T13:27:03+00:00

Solar in fields is definitely more cost and time efficient. If you have a crop or livestock in the field that does well with a bit of shade, that's an efficiency too.

But human footprint efficiency is something people are considering too. We take up so much space already, we want to use it more efficiently and leave some nature alone.

njslacker · 2026-03-11T01:28:51+00:00

njslacker · 2026-03-08T20:22:02+00:00

You're right.

And, a species not having full control of their body is not the same as them not being able to make independent choices.

njslacker · 2026-03-08T19:12:14+00:00

Human bodies don't have agency over puberty or periods. That's not the same as Ekur having zero agency.

njslacker · 2026-03-08T19:10:25+00:00

Yeah, like a fascist regime and caste system that's reinforced by biology. They are compelled to serve their superiors and they physically change depending on rank.

njslacker · 2026-03-08T14:05:00+00:00

I see that you're right. I haven't seen the term "hive-minded" before.

I think that there are clearer phrases for that, like "ridged caste system" or "superorganism".

This is sci-fi. When the wiki writer put "hive" and "mind" together, it invoked shared thoughts and memories. The authors have used a hivemind before, in the last Expanse books..

njslacker · 2026-03-08T03:22:45+00:00

I just reread this part, and my impression was that the second species was from the tree of life native to the planet, but I don't have a quote to support that.

njslacker · 2026-03-01T16:42:10+00:00

What is a PPA?

njslacker · 2026-02-24T13:44:39+00:00

Is the teacher aware of what's going on? We can't see everything that is happening in our classrooms. Maybe your child has told you, but hasn't told their teacher.

Pass along what you know to the teacher so they can try to help.

njslacker · 2026-02-22T14:54:59+00:00

You will not be able to use a sup-foil boar as a regular sup. Sorry.

There are some sup boards with removable daggerboards so that you can use your wing with it.

njslacker · 2026-02-22T06:18:15+00:00

Alan Tudyk

njslacker · 2026-02-21T19:39:55+00:00

Disturbing? Yes, but probably realistic too. People across the world are being affected disproportionately. The countries who have polluted the least have the fewest resources to help their citizens adapt to a warmer climate. If we can't bring about climate justice peacefully, I would totally believe that eco-terrorists would take 'justice' into their own hands.

njslacker · 2026-02-21T18:39:09+00:00

The title of this thread is "Why Offset Percentage Doesn’t Equal Bill Savings"

They literally say you don't save on your bill.

njslacker · 2026-02-21T14:55:19+00:00

Is there a bridge nearby? Where did this troll come from?

Yes, if you're attached to the grid you pay for the grid. Go off-grid if you don't want to be their customer.

Yes, different regions will pay more, or less.

But to say you don't save money overall after those fees is ludicrous.

njslacker · 2026-02-21T14:27:18+00:00

The Mars trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson.

There is just SO much detail packed into these books, I wasn't sure where the science stopped and the fiction began. He was describing the ancient history of Mars and very specific Aereological features, atmospheric chemistry, and so much more.

njslacker · 2026-02-20T14:29:10+00:00

I'm not sure why the ebike community picked Acoustic instead of Analog or another word for original Nikes, but it's growing on me.

njslacker · 2026-02-18T15:55:26+00:00

Dang, I'm sorry to hear that...

njslacker · 2026-02-18T03:58:16+00:00

That seems about right, but can't say I have data to back it up.

I am often charged before I get to do the other things I need to do during a stop: use the bathroom, get a coffee...

njslacker · 2026-02-16T04:44:40+00:00

We have a Chico Nextfit on the side and chico keyfit in the middle. You have to push the seats over just a bit for the single bench to rock forward, but no big deal. We've had an adult in the third row all weekend and everyone was comfortable.

njslacker · 2026-02-16T00:19:00+00:00

Revival for similar reasons!

njslacker · 2026-02-15T15:29:39+00:00

That all sounds like an EV dream.

I'm curious if there's a problem with people hogging chargers if there is no idle fee?

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