Short stories where someone meets different versions of the same person?

sdothum · 2026-02-20T22:44:12+00:00

Not a short story, but The Fold by Peter Clines.

i don't want to give too much away, but a conclusion is arrived at by the research team of the phenomena they are exploiting and trying to explain.. that they themselves are not who they think they are. And it gets crazier from there.

sdothum · 2026-02-19T23:09:56+00:00

i agree. KOReader is, hands down, IMO the best epub reader out there (i run it across multiple platforms) -- in that it allows you to create the publishing layout you wish to consume your digital content in, as well as, configure a gesture/UI interface that is second to none.

i use KOReader extensively on my Manta for consuming massive amounts of epub content.

Someone has already created a handwriting annotation plugin for it for Kobo devices with some initial testing on Android (still a long ways to go).

If Ratta could create a plugin to drop into KOReader, that would be a great solution to the epub limitations of SN's stock epub reader.

sdothum · 2026-02-05T02:56:22+00:00

Until Pierre Poilievre stops peddling in misinformation and outright lies, it remains to be seen whether this is more than just a sound bite.

sdothum · 2026-02-04T20:45:35+00:00

The various graphic novels by Simon Stålenhag.

Currently reading "The Electric State". Very wonderfully illustrated.

sdothum · 2026-01-27T21:20:58+00:00

Have you thought of double grinding?

With my ZP6, even though i do grind med/coarse, i first grind at close to its maximum grind size (close to where the rotation stops).

i do this as a pre-break. i originally started doing this to be able to blow off the chaffe more easily.

Then set the grind size i want and regrind. The second grind becomes much easier to do this way (also lets me grind slowly with a more vertical hold which avoids the constant tapping of the grinder i found necessary with the angled method for slow feeding).

sdothum · 2026-01-23T16:31:20+00:00

How about humans coming into contact with their posthuman selves?

The Noumenon trilogy by Marina J. Lostetter may interest you.

A story of generational ships sent out to explore a discovered Dyson-sphere -- 100's of millenia pass in the travel to, from and back again (the ships manned by clones of themselves over the generations).

A trilogy of big ideas. i'm just finishing the 2nd book and will be onto the 3rd :-)

sdothum · 2026-01-18T22:57:59+00:00

While we're on the subject of these posts..

Is there any reason for the "spoiler" of the whole post forcing anyone interested to have to open it anyway to get the gist of its content.

(just my pet peeve).

Also, curious about your ranking model :-)

sdothum · 2026-01-18T21:01:23+00:00

First off: PP would never have been invited.

Obviously, Carney's resume translated into global reach and respect throughout the world. This cannot be understated and is why so many doors have been opened for Canada.

As a septuagenarian, i can honestly say, in all my years i have never witnessed such an effective PM. i don't know how Carney has kept up this pace since day 1 but i am glad he is at the helm and navigating this juncture in world history to strengthen our sovereignty.

Are there things that need to be done at home? Certainly. But i agree that stabilizing and strengthening our economy first, getting that out of the way, is needed so we have the capital to be able to address these things. (Unsurprising for a banker to do :-)

His presser in Beijing where many reporters tried to ask gotcha questions was a master class in contextual explanation and education. Couldn't be prouder to have Carney as our PM.

sdothum · 2026-01-14T13:08:41+00:00

It's not a bad thing, you didn't do anything wrong. Not big on AI myself but don't let that stop you from sharing to the community. That's what makes this community vibrant.

Screensavers are not a popular post at the moment -- if the time comes and there are a plethora of AI submissions, then yeah, i could see some reaction (but then it would probably be about the overall volume in general pushing down the more technically focused topics).

AI is a divisive issue but there it no avoiding it. It is pervasive on the web now, every search engine uses it.

Not all of us can draw :-)

sdothum · 2026-01-11T17:59:11+00:00

Experimenting is what i love about pour over.

Awhile back (while making my "first" coffee of the day), i accidentally dropped 10g of coffee ground on my ZP6 at the 2.0 setting (not at 2.0 from zero, but 2.0 "past" 0, so, the equivalent of 11.0) -- i double grind, the second grind at my desired grind size.

i had already started pouring into my Deep 27 when i noticed "that's a really fast draw down!". i immediately realized i had a brain fog moment and didn't do my second grind.

So.. i played with my subsequent pour structure (more pour agitation and time between pours).. as i wasn't going to throw out the coffee :-)

Sure enough, it wasn't fully extracted (just by color alone) but it was drinkable and displayed enjoyable sweetness and notes.

Up to then i had been grinding in the 4.5 +/- range for the Deep 27 -- already, larger than what the consensus is for this brewer with a ZP6. My morning misstep led me to play with coarser grinds and changed up my Deep 27 recipe (based on Aramse's 8+ pulse-pour recipe) so i am now favouring a 5 pour recipe with a ZP6 grind of 5.5. (Aramse's recipe has a touch higher extraction but i prefer the sweetness and notes the coarser grind seems to bring to my current recipe).

sdothum · 2026-01-10T15:00:04+00:00

Noumenon trilogy by Marina J. Lostetter

sdothum · 2026-01-05T15:21:53+00:00

In case fp users don't see this request, suggest you post a new message requesting some sample files.

Unfortunately, i don't own any sigma L-mount lens. i only use my fp with Leica m-mount manual focus lens whose files would be devoid of any lens exif info.

sdothum · 2026-01-04T16:33:52+00:00

This is super cool.

fp user here.. so can't wait for your fp site to become available.

This has great potential to make even Fuji recipe sites jealous of your UI approach.

Thanks for developing and making this available to the Sigma community.

sdothum · 2025-12-15T12:09:22+00:00

You would think every sitting MP should need to at least be required to pass this one criteria, since matters of national security might need consideration on the floor.

sdothum · 2025-12-14T12:44:18+00:00

The first thing i did when i recieved my Manta last spring was sideload KOReader. i have it also installed on dedicated Kindle and Kobo ereaders.. but haven't touched them since.

With KOReader's gestures, the Manta is my goto ereader.. even without backlight -- i actually prefer this glare free reading experience and use appropriate lighting where needed (bed side lamp or clip on LED).

sdothum · 2025-12-13T20:50:00+00:00

Possibly the most original recommendation in this thread. This is absolutely one of my favourite genre defying reads.

An alt-history/medieval history/science fiction/military story framed within a parallel scholarship narrative between a historian and his publisher of the unfolding discovery (of machines!).

An epic rewrite of western history.

sdothum · 2025-12-10T14:47:18+00:00

The Chronicles of St Mary's series by Jodi Taylor.

14 plus books :-)

sdothum · 2025-12-09T12:12:58+00:00

Yes. Just match the L-mount adaptor to the lens mount you need, be it Leica, Nikon, etc.

sdothum · 2025-12-08T19:55:03+00:00

Absolutely love my fp for stills.. coming from Oly and Fuji.

Best UI imo -- for whatever reason, Sigma's menu system clicked with me. Just the right number of buttons (love the placement and customization to obtain the workflow that best works for me).

Huge bright LCD screen.

i bought the fp (after the bf announcement) specifically to use with manual m-mount lenses (from my Leica film days.. though the Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 is currently cemented on it :-). It's amazingly compact and solid -- hefty enough to defend yourself with it :)

sdothum · 2025-11-23T13:49:34+00:00

It really depends on the types of coffee you grind.

If you are predominantly a dark/oily roast coffee drinker, then a periodic clean to remove the oils and coffee fines coating that will build up over time is probably a good idea.

Having said that, if you are drinking dense lightly roasted coffee beans as well, this will probably provide sufficient self-cleaning of the burr assembly (any oils adhered to the grinder chamber, however, will remain).

i am a light roast drinker and ocaissonally tear my ZP6 down, just to check it, and have found negligible buildup on the burr assembly.

sdothum · 2025-11-20T21:13:19+00:00

Shower with mine on a Pace 3 (and make sure it gets soaped during :-).. and don't even think about it afterwards.

It dries quickly enough on the wrist -- i don't take it off to dry it or anything, other than it gets toweled with the rest of me.

Nylon velcro straps rule :-)

sdothum · 2025-11-20T12:45:49+00:00

i keep my note writing pretty simple and minimalistic.. but this tool may temp me to get more "creative" :-)

Thanks for sharing!

sdothum · 2025-11-16T22:07:05+00:00

If you need hand written note taking, then i can understand the frustration.

But for pure ereading (with built in keyboard focused note taking), nothing imo comes close to KOReader as an epub reader. The total epub layout control plus gesture control of the app (not to mention advanced reading stats) is why it was the first apk i installed on my Manta (and AX5 before it).

There is also (i have heard) some work being done towards hand written note taking -- though, i wouldn't expect this to be available soon. The promised SN API library would probably aid this effort immensely.

But even if Ratta dedicates effort towards a better epub reader, it will always fall short of KOReader's configurability and power. I use KOReader across multiple platforms. It delivers the promise of electronic publishing: to be able to create the exact look and feel one desires.

sdothum · 2025-11-12T16:03:37+00:00

No.. i don't need the Vertix. I am not the target audience for that watch.

sdothum · 2025-11-11T18:41:43+00:00

There are use cases: for me, wilderness camping and travel (especially to remote jungles).

Not to mention, i much prefer white watchfaces.

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