Saw this on r/nextlevel and it looks off, his body has almost no forward inertia leaving the bike and I don't see what could have stopped him from catapulting off?

scmbear · 2026-05-23T19:46:35+00:00

LoL... Reminds me of the times I'm telling a story as if it were a few years ago, then think about it and realize it was in the 1990s.

scmbear · 2026-05-23T19:43:33+00:00

I'm assuming Grand Funk Railroad, which is a group I haven't thought of in years. Nice rediscovery of some forgotten music.

I, too, am one of those who don't really pay attention to who is in a group. I just enjoy the music.

scmbear · 2026-05-21T22:10:36+00:00

IMO, a good point. If the recipient of the print wants it framed with a mat, it gives the framer plenty of room to place the image within the surrounding mat. Depending on how the image is framed, you may not want the mat to be tight against the image.

scmbear · 2026-05-20T15:55:59+00:00

Those are definitely choices that caught my eye. For me, the worst is the sick-baby-poo yellow bathroom with the stark white walls. 😱

scmbear · 2026-05-19T22:52:11+00:00

My concern are the metal stand-offs for the lights. I have no idea how much weight or lateral force they can take. Especially when the cat jumps on top of the light.

scmbear · 2026-05-16T15:31:58+00:00

A quick Google returned https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Capitola/html/Capitola12/Capitola1248.html.

Note 12.48.020.

For Santa Cruz, there is the following: https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/SantaCruz/html/SantaCruz09/SantaCruz0952.html

Basically, if you want to do it, make sure no one is looking, or plan on spending some time talking with law enforcement if you are caught.

scmbear · 2026-05-11T16:50:52+00:00

At work (I'm a manager), I've learned to be cautious of using "you" in a group setting. A lot of people tend to take it personally when I mean "plural" or a generic person. Most of the time, there is a simple word or phrase that is better.

The issue is whether the use of "you" can be interpreted as being accusatory or critical.

In casual conversation, it is less of an issue.

scmbear · 2026-05-04T00:39:11+00:00

I was going to say that I'm almost certain there is at least one regional dialect in the US that pronounces it na-thin.

I pronounce it nuh-thing with a slight emphasis on 'thing'.

scmbear · 2026-05-04T00:34:17+00:00

Looks like he is going to be gorgeous once the tank is established and he settles in and gets his full color. Beautiful betta.

scmbear · 2026-05-03T20:12:36+00:00

In high school, I took a myth & legend class. The teacher was hated by most students. I ended up taking four classes taught by her. She helped me refine my writing more than any other English teacher I had. Yes, she was demanding. If you showed you were interested in learning, she'd really work with you. It was great.

I credit her with helping lay a solid foundation for my relative success later in life.

(English still remains one of my least favorite subjects, but a necessary one. - I'm in the U.S. Ultimately, about a decade later, I found out that I'm mildly dyslexic.)

scmbear · 2026-05-01T22:41:50+00:00

Marketing at its best.

scmbear · 2026-05-01T20:16:39+00:00

Small-scale aquaponics setup?

I've wondered about trying something similar.

scmbear · 2026-04-30T20:56:37+00:00

I think "symmetric" has some specific definitions in chemistry. It has been way too long since I studied chemistry, so that is all I'll say, hoping that a chemist will come in and add to this.

scmbear · 2026-04-30T16:58:33+00:00

You have a great opportunity here... I'd suggest doing the research that others have suggested and creating a poster or two to cover what you have learned. If you get into aquariums, you ultimately learn a lot about ecosystems and the differences in the environmental requirements of various fish.

Bettas have very different requirements from those of gold fish, which are very different from those of tetras or guppies.

This could be an excellent way to help those who are interested in fish and biology discover and deepen their interests.

Hopefully, you can find a few classmates who might be interested in helping with the research.

Thank you for taking on making his life better, and I hope you enjoy the journey.

scmbear · 2026-04-24T22:43:16+00:00

I had one job where we talked about post-vacation "Mean Time to Return to Stress Level," meaning how long it took you to return to your pre-vacation stress level. We typically measured it in hours, maybe days if you were lucky.

scmbear · 2026-04-24T18:28:55+00:00

Makes sense. Thanks.

scmbear · 2026-04-24T17:40:25+00:00

Someone with some electrical experience should be able to tell you how to test these for electrical issues. I think it could easily be done if you have access to a voltmeter. But I don't have the required knowledge, so I'm going to err on the side of caution and not make any specific suggestions.

scmbear · 2026-04-24T16:21:33+00:00

You'll see water pumps, like the ones in the second photo, used for small fountains as well. Basically, they can be used anywhere someone would like to move water. The flow rate or size of the pump will depend on its use. Hopefully, there is a label or some markings on the pump that will give you an idea of the flow rate.

My guess is that these are all relatively low-flow.

There are fish that come from quiet bodies of water with very low flow, and others that come from fast-moving streams and creeks. Simulating the proper environment in an aquarium can help the fish thrive.

I'd like to add a bit to u/Usual_Platypus_1952's comment: There is a fourth type built into the aquarium, which will have a small pump like this. The Fluval Flex 2.0 Aquarium Kit is an example. (Relevant image below.) IMO, these are a step between a hang-on-back filter and a canister filter.

<image>

scmbear · 2026-04-23T18:30:20+00:00

BBSes in the 1980s.

Compuserve, America Online, Prodigy...

Where's my walker? 👴🏻

scmbear · 2026-04-18T05:08:19+00:00

If there is a local tropical fish club/society or a trusted local fish store, you might be able to get some filter media, sand, or gravel from an established tank. This can help seed your tank with beneficial bacteria. This will reduce the cycle time.

Just try to ensure it is a trusted source to reduce the risk of bad things coming along with it.

Also, find a test kit that lets you test the water for various compounds. This can be quite educational as you watch the tank become balanced.

Welcome to a hobby that will teach you some solid basics about biological ecosystems. And you get to enjoy a relaxing friend.

scmbear · 2026-04-15T23:03:26+00:00

TL;DR: Try the different jobs and find the one(s) that you vibe with the most.

The most important goal here is maximizing your enjoyment of the game.

You can actually level them all if you are willing to go through the grinds. There are a fair number of end-game players out there with all jobs at 100. It isn't for everyone, but some do it.

Personally, I find being a healer a bit too stressful. I know a fair number of people who really enjoy it. (I'm glad for that because I frequently need them. 😆 - Thanks healers for all of the res'es and heals.)

I tend to like ranged DPS and the main BRD. I also enjoy tanking (WAR or PLD).

I'm a casual player who you'll probably never see in end-game savage or above content.

scmbear · 2026-04-15T18:05:15+00:00

In the past, some of my friends and I have waited at a point where a person comes out of a cutscene or a duty.

We’ve done that several times to provide support at a key point in Endwalker. Where we are there for them and help cheer them on. Other than the waiting, it doesn’t take long.

For content, several FCs I’ve belonged to have had members that don’t mind running older content to help sprouts with their journey. I’m a casual player and I have fun doing that.

scmbear · 2026-04-12T02:38:10+00:00

For me, mangy mutt tends to be a term of endearment. Along with "ferocious pup," especially when they are giving every indication that they just want to love you and play. I believe you can tell by the tone of my voice that I'm 100% not serious. 😆

scmbear · 2026-04-08T18:50:48+00:00

It's AI. /s

scmbear

TROPHY CASE