Eldaron Imotholin wrote on Aug 14, 2024, 09:20:
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Jesus christ that "personal attack" was completely tongue-in-cheek and very obviously so. This removal pissed me off, but whatever. Moving on.

VaranDragon wrote on Aug 14, 2024, 03:23:

Burrito of Peace wrote on Aug 13, 2024, 13:42:
"Hey Burrito, you have a truck! Can you help me move this to Goodwill?" The answer was "No".

Damn, that's cruel. I guess a friend of the family is no friend at all eh?

They lived in a third floor walk up apartment with narrow, switchback stairs. I also generally tend to look after the health of my back.

Add in to the mix that, on that truck, I had a sticker on the back window that read "Yes I have a truck. No I will not help you move."

Peloton now has a rental program where they'll bring the clothes rack to your house, you pay them monthly for the privilege of having the device and the access to the videos, so your clothes are well-entertained.

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VaranDragon wrote on Aug 14, 2024, 03:23:

Burrito of Peace wrote on Aug 13, 2024, 13:42:
"Hey Burrito, you have a truck! Can you help me move this to Goodwill?" The answer was "No".

Damn, that's cruel. I guess a friend of the family is no friend at all eh?

on the one hand, you make your bed, you lie in it. on the other, not every lesson needs to be taught with a sledgehammer. if he at least looked somewhat ashamed i'd have helped him.

Burrito of Peace wrote on Aug 13, 2024, 13:42:
"Hey Burrito, you have a truck! Can you help me move this to Goodwill?" The answer was "No".

Damn, that's cruel. I guess a friend of the family is no friend at all eh?

How to observe Mars and Jupiter as they pair up super close this week - NPR.

Saw that Monday morning while watching the Perseids. Very cool.

I also saw the debris from that Chinese rocket that broke up. It was bright blue as it streamed across the sky in a line.

Eldaron Imotholin wrote on Aug 13, 2024, 18:12:
The problem with VR workout, is the steaming hot unventilated mask on your face 😂 I've drummed my arse off in Ragnarock but I honest to god wondered if I was sweating because I was working out, or because my heat had fucking nowhere to go.

It was the fun leaving your body.

The problem with VR workout, is the steaming hot unventilated mask on your face 😂 I've drummed my arse off in Ragnarock but I honest to god wondered if I was sweating because I was working out, or because my heat had fucking nowhere to go.

Blue, as a gamer you'll get a great workout playing some VR games on Oculus Quest. Play something like "Pistol Whip" and you won't even know you're getting a workout until the track ends and you realize you're sweating and your heart is pounding!

I was thinking about getting an elliptical machine. I'm 6'2" so I'd probably need some crazy expensive unit to get the 22" (or greater) stride that I need.

An alternative is running. But we don't have any sidewalks around here. It's a foresty, hilly area. So plenty of opportunities to twist your ankle, and it requires almost 100% constant focus and attention. No way in hell could I ever listen to a podcast or even music.

I could literally get paid on an elliptical, and watch compliance/training videos for work. Not to mention audio books, podcosts, etc.

It's hard for the Hugos to move on when one of the two guys responsible for the scandal decides to invite himself this year despite being specifically banned. But he got verbally spanked in public for it so at least there was some amusement to be had.

“Rather than fostering undue apprehension, the research posits that peeling can effectively eliminate nearly all pesticide residues, contrasted with the frequently recommended practice of washing.”

Yeah, except most of the nutrition is in the peels of fruit and veg. The meat of apples is primarily sugar water.

The 2024 Dirty Dozen: 12 Foods You Should Buy Organic

jdreyer wrote on Aug 13, 2024, 15:12:
I would love an elliptical. I have a rowing machine (which in its stowed position could hold only 4 or so hangers), but I don't like working out in a seated position much. I do use it 2-3 times per week, and I like the full body workout. Just wish I could stand.

Yes, but rowing is the most efficient combined strength and cardio exercise there is. I love rowing. When I was working out regularly out the gym - every other day - whether it was upper or lower body weight day I'd always spend 30 mins on the ERG - Concept 2. Work smarter, not harder. I would be soaked in sweat after that. I actually had to wear a headband to keep the sweat out of my eyes while using it. Those things make you exchange fat for muscle like a motherfucker. When next I move I'm going to build my own little gym - as I won't be anywhere close to one - and I'll finally purchase a Concept 2. I'll use the shit out of that thing. Like Samuel Jackson said - would say - 'Row, row, row your boat gently down the motherfucking stream!'

I would love an elliptical. I have a rowing machine (which in its stowed position could hold only 4 or so hangers), but I don't like working out in a seated position much. I do use it 2-3 times per week, and I like the full body workout. Just wish I could stand.

Washing Fruit Before Eating Doesn't Remove Pesticides: Study - People.

Well, it doesn't remove every last trace, but it can dramatically reduce the amount (of course, depending on which pesticide and which fruit).

Their headline is misleading.

Some years back, a friend of the family picked up an elliptical after 1/1, all fired up with that whole "New year new me" bullshit. It was a very expensive Schwinn model. I told them before purchasing it that they would get a better benefit out of going to the local state park and hiking the trails. A better workout, beautiful scenery, and they would be out in fresh air. Moreover, the state park was unlikely to turn in to a hanging rack. They assured me up and down that it would get used daily. I let it drop.

Six months later? Clothing hanging (on actual hangers) off every available point. Hadn't been used in four months. Fast forward a couple of years "Hey Burrito, you have a truck! Can you help me move this to Goodwill?" The answer was "No".

The era of buying TV for a reasonable price is over.

The high seas must be looking mighty tempting again for a lot of people now.

Hugo Weaving is going to appear is Slow Horses season 4. Gary Oldman and Hugo Weaving... that's going to a powerhouse season.

Jim wrote on Aug 13, 2024, 12:55:
anyone here remember the science fiction book club and getting hugo award winner compilations from them?

The Columbia House of SciFi? and who can forget Reader Digest condensed books.
I’m an old fart and just now learned how an 8track got its name when you only cycle through four tracks with the track change button.