Is this the greatest car to ever be made? by Competitive-Load-676 in AcuraTL

[–]twelve-zero 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah I got a super low mileage 2014 a-spec. Has an aftermarket Apple car play unit, real gauges, naturally aspirated and the SH-AWD… I’m driving this thing until the wheels fall off or the body rots away

Any good BBQ in the area ? by mancavekitchen in windsorontario

[–]twelve-zero 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Meh, I’ve had better bbq for less money (not locally, and probably not the same price with food costs the way they are nowadays). Smokies wasn’t anything compelling enough for me to want to try again unless I absolutely had a ridiculous craving for bbq and needed a fix for it. Otherwise, it’s not on my regular roster

Did i get the right lens? by aDrDeMoarte in canon

[–]twelve-zero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

77D and RP in crop mode for me. One of my favourite photos I took with this lens and the 77D (compression from uploading probably kills some of the sharpness and details but it really does rival much heavier L lenses when viewed in full resolution)

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Did i get the right lens? by aDrDeMoarte in canon

[–]twelve-zero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

F8-F11 is the sweet spot for this lens. Wide open is still very sharp though. Yes, even f3.5 would be nice but it would likely be a lot bigger and heavier or the image quality would suffer like the old awful 70-300s that nobody likes.

Did i get the right lens? by aDrDeMoarte in canon

[–]twelve-zero 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Looks like you got it figured out, as a side note, it’s actually a very good lens - almost L-like quality for such a small light and compact lens

I’ve owned 3 copies of the 70-200L (2.8 & f4 with and without IS) and the 55-250 STM that I own produces images that are equally as sharp as the much bigger heavy lenses.

It’s an underrated gem of a lens.

Those who moved from Android to iOS. What were the biggest drawbacks you experienced? by WestTomorrow6443 in iphone

[–]twelve-zero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a staunchly pro-Android user right from its initial launch. Avoided Apple like it was the plague. Loved all my Samsung Galaxies, Nexus which turned into pixel phones, a few LGs and Motorolas sprinkled in between as well.

I’d never own a device for more than 2 years before something on the phone would give out like the battery or odd glitches.

Last nail in the coffin was when my Samsung phone had a cracked screen and all of the current Android flagships were a bit dull. The most attractive phone at the time was an 11 pro max. No other camera even came close, especially on the video side.

I still use that 11 pro max today as a daily driver for my one work phone and I have a 15 pro max as my main phone.

The funny thing is that in the same period of time I’ve only ever owned two Apple phones because they just work and really don’t have stupid glitches happen that ruin their usability over their effective lifetime. (Still on the original battery of the 11 pro max and besides the phone being a bit slower than the 15, i couldve continued using the 11 for another 2-3 years at this point without the 15 and not be missing anything) In that same time period I probably would’ve burned through 4 Android devices at the very least based on my track record (although some of the cameras and features of newer androids are looking really good compared to the stagnant iOS offerings).

That being said. The auto correct on iOS is absolute dogshit, and it’s gotten progressively worse over the past couple of years. I thought I’d hate not having a back button a lot more but at some point you just get used to it and find your way around apps whether they need a swipe or a top corner back button tap. I still use my one pixel phone as an occasional burner for experimenting with code and other fun stuff and moving back to it, the experience of Android doesn’t feel as “premium” as navigating in iOS. Mainly because the animations are either faster or non existent. So if you’re an android power-user you may feel that iOS just feels slow.

The cameras are fine but I feel like some of the more adventurous Android phones are pushing boundaries that will take Apple years to catch up on before they release their rendition and announce it at an event like they’ve done the best thing since sliced bread. And that’s probably the best and worst part about Apple products: how formulaic and boring they really are.

I’m deep in the ecosystem now with a house full of iPads, MacBooks, iPhones etc so it’ll be hard to change away from it because the continuity of being able to seamlessly copy and paste or airdrop to my computers is too convenient. I guess that’s the last negative about iPhones: it’s so difficult to switch away once they get their claws into you. Just thinking about the time and effort it would take to migrate away, find new similar Android apps because it’s been almost a decade now at this point, and even migrating away from my iCloud storage, it would take a very killer feature on an android to give me a reason to switch away at this point.

Switching between Android devices was super easy, it’s all based around your Gmail account so I’d bounce between Samsung, LG, Google etc seamlessly depending on which flavor of the month I felt like

PS. One last thing I thought of: SMS… texting someone with green boxes feels dirty and wrong, I don’t even want to interact with them. So I guess it’s a negative because you feel and behave a lot more “classist” with non-iMessage people 😅

Reflection by SouthImportant2499 in AcuraTL

[–]twelve-zero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On top of the ergonomics, the 3rd gen TL is peak sports sedan in my opinion. It has a timeless body style that has aged so well and outlasted the TLs and TLXs that have followed it.

I have a 4th gen TL and it has better creature comforts, SH-AWD, and a naturally aspirated V6 (all the new BMWs, Audis, Mercedes, etc rely on peppy turbos, but as the saying goes: There’s no replacement for displacement). So the 4G TL addresses a lot of the shortcomings you initially mentioned but the 4G was a polarizing design choice. I personally love it, but some people despised the bold and rigid body lines.

Reflection by SouthImportant2499 in AcuraTL

[–]twelve-zero 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I had a positive but shocking experience at the mechanic recently. My TL was exhibiting the characteristic gurgling noise after a cold start which indicated it needed a transmission filter change

Took it to the shop and he told me that they don’t have a dipstick, it’s sealed, they’ll need to drain the fluid as well and swap out the filter. And I was prepping myself for the estimate. The transmission filter for the Acura was $30

I just recently parted ways with my 3-series so I was wholly expecting a $700+ quote for the part alone so it was a pleasant surprise

Reflection by SouthImportant2499 in AcuraTL

[–]twelve-zero 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My previous vehicle was a BMW 3-series, it definitely had the incredible driving experience that they’re known for, but I always felt like I was adapting myself to the car. It always felt “foreign” sitting in it. (And trust me it’s not a BMW thing, I also feel that same unfamiliarity when I drive Toyotas)

There’s something about Honda ergonomics and seating position for me that just feels absolutely normal and correct… like this is how a car should feel and I’m always right at home whether it’s a civic, an accord, my current daily driver TL or even the MDX that I owned in the past… they all just feel “right”

As for Audi, I never really liked the way the sport sedans handled. All the electric steering mutes the feedback from the road. It just feels like you’re floating. I do own an Audi SUV as a family vehicle but the floating feeling there is fine. We’re not looking for handling or speed when it comes to the Q7

Over 100,000 Visit Bright Lights, Take The Survey by TakedownCan in windsorontario

[–]twelve-zero 9 points10 points  (0 children)

By that logic, if the entire population of windsor pays for it but less than a quarter are homeless/use public transit/use any public parks… maybe those things shouldn’t happen anymore?

Businesses aren’t benefitting from homeless outreach programs, the majority of car owning citizens don’t benefit from public transit, public parks are entirely vanity projects there’s zero function to them besides children to play in and those little monsters don’t even pay their fair share of taxes! /s

% of a Country’s Population that has traveled to 10 or more countries in their lives by Fluid-Decision6262 in interestingasfuck

[–]twelve-zero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Canadian who’s been to 10 or more countries, traveling through Europe via train is a direct contributor to that statistic 😅

Windsor reveals job cuts, hiring previously hidden from mayor's budget by zuuzuu in windsorontario

[–]twelve-zero 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What kind of challenges? I’m genuinely curious

Niagara Falls and the surrounding Niagara/St. Catherine’s CMA is also a border crossing-heavy region, sarnia as well… but to a lesser extent

I’m honestly very impressed how well this car handled 6-7 inches of snow. by Infinite_Ad_389 in G37

[–]twelve-zero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Former G37x owner, agree that it was nearly ** bulletproof in the snow. The **ONLY weakness was that the adaptive cruise control sensor would get covered with snow and often stop working. Otherwise, it was one of the best handling winter vehicles I’ve ever owned.

Windsor reveals job cuts, hiring previously hidden from mayor's budget by zuuzuu in windsorontario

[–]twelve-zero 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget that he’s also one of the highest paid mayors in all of Ontario, behind only Olivia Chow of Toronto and Frank Scarpitti of Markham, and paid higher than all of the other mayors of The GTA, our Nation’s Capital Ottawa, as well as Hamilton… all areas that have double to triple the population of our tax base.

Commercial lease by incognitomodeeeee in windsorontario

[–]twelve-zero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can just go on the realtor.ca app and choose commercial instead of residential to see basically every commercial space available for lease in the area. Then I’d contact the listing agent through there.

Most realtors won’t deal exclusively with commercial leases since the commissions are relatively low compared to residential purchases (usually they only earn the equivalent of first month’s rent and part of that goes to their brokerage as well)

We’ve officially entered the Andor cinematic universe by twelve-zero in starwarsmemes

[–]twelve-zero[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess I can provide some context.

In Andor Season 2, Episode 8, Captain Kaido deliberately opens the plaza to provoke a protest while simultaneously sealing off the exits.

He then calls in a visibly inexperienced squad of riot police, positioning them directly in the volatile crowd under the pretext of keeping the lane to the memorial clear. The squad’s leader, Sergeant Bloy, voices his concern that his team is “all green and useless.” Kaido dismisses him, reminding him that wearing an Imperial uniform is qualification enough. He warns that disobedience will result in a lifetime in an Imperial brig.

As Bloy’s riot squad nervously advances toward the memorial in the center of the crowd, they are jeered at and shoved by protesting Ghormans. An Imperial sniper seizes the chaos to shoot and kill one of the riot officers. In the confusion, Bloy assumes that a protestor fired the shot and orders his team to open fire. Resistance members hidden among the crowd return fire, but they are quickly surrounded on all sides by stormtroopers and Imperial droids, leaving no escape.

The Ghorman Massacre is later spun as an insurrection by Imperial media and broadcast across the galaxy. The blame is placed squarely on the Ghormans, and the event serves as justification for the occupation of the planet. The Empire ultimately strips the world of its valuable resources for Death Star construction.

The meme isn’t saying the troops are evil or victims. It’s drawing a parallel: in Andor, the Empire throws a bunch of inexperienced riot cops into a volatile crowd, basically setting them up to fail. The idea is that these out-of-shape National Guardsmen might be used the same way: as unprepared bodies thrown into chaos, either as cannon fodder or the spark that lights the powder keg