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Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Tamas - Today at 11:27:08 PM

You've finally discovered insulation?

I always found it odd that most of Europe is so far behind in some home efficiency things. Can't really blame being old since Germany is pretty advanced. Sure a bunch of it got blown up, but so did a lot of Europe.

Window screens are still a secret hack.

They like nature so much they want it inside too?

My husband had been worried he "wouldn't be able to see out" right up until he realized it would keep mosquitoes from eating him in the night.

Just seen this I have had to install in some rather convoluted and ugly ways the screens available to purchase which would work with windows opening to the inside.

I remember a recent reddit thread where somebody asked the "why" ok this from Brits, there was a lot of taking offense and explaining it's not needed because there aren't that many bugs and the like.

#2

Gaming HQ / Re: Real RPGs, none of that ne...

Last post by Sophie Scholl - Today at 07:30:23 PM

Huge RPG .pdf bundle on Humble Bundle!
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/roll-big-or-go-home-rpg-megabundle-books

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Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Admiral Yi - Today at 07:03:42 PM

I have the suspicion that employees camping out in public bathroom stalls on a phone is becoming more a thing.

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Off the Record / Re: Elon Musk: Always A Douche

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 06:01:34 PM

I think there are probably a lot of entrepreneurial type rich people who are simply good at making money and boosting valuations.  They don't have to be the smartest, they just have the "right" qualities to be that person.

He has a reputation for demanding obscene working hours at his companies too.  I think many in tech space are like that, companies stuck in perpetual start up work culture.  But employees are almost certainly being taken advantage of for executive bonus benefits.

Or just being lucky in having been part of the right start up at the right time.

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Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 06:00:45 PM

On the bright side, early indications are the Bill is not going to get the support it needs in the House - I hope that is true for the sake of our American friends here.

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Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 04:37:21 PM

Georgia Mom's Arrest Sparks Nationwide Parenting Debate


I keep seeing these kind of stories from the US.  So weird for a man my age.

Our boys were riding their bikes to the local corner store to buy candy long before they were 10.  The United States has gone crazy.

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Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Josquius - Today at 04:25:05 PM

Aye. That's fucked up.

Meanwhile in Australia.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/i-was-shocked-melbourne-mans-unbelievable-find-after-buying-house/m4sksfer8

This guy was clearly in on it with the previous owner.
Or used time travel.
"Oh but honey it was here when we moved in..."

#8

Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 04:24:17 PM

Efforts are being made by two sitting MLA's to recreate the Progressive Conservative Party in Alberta.  They say essential it is an attempt to return to sane government in that province.

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Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by HVC - Today at 04:18:07 PM

Georgia Mom's Arrest Sparks Nationwide Parenting Debate


I keep seeing these kind of stories from the US.  So weird for a man my age.

It's what happens when people have fewer kids

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Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by viper37 - Today at 04:16:16 PM

Georgia Mom's Arrest Sparks Nationwide Parenting Debate 


I keep seeing these kind of stories from the US.  So weird for a man my age.