Demonmariner

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[–] Demonmariner 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Maybe The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, by Ursala McGuin?

[–] Demonmariner 4 points 1 month ago

It was a great try, visually stunning and true to the overall feel of the book, but it didn't have a very cohesive story. They tried to cover too much ground. It would have been better if they had just stuck to the first book.

[–] Demonmariner 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They teased a sequel at the end of the movie.

[–] Demonmariner 5 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I'm just waiting for canned bread.

[–] Demonmariner 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You haven't mentioned what kind of boat you have. Sailing a monohull vs a catamaran is somewhat different, also the size and rig make a difference. Your process looks about right to me, for a typical small monohull boat.

It's mostly about practice, though, sailing needs to be instinctive. Try not to overthink it.

[–] Demonmariner 7 points 2 months ago

Schlage makes a keyless entry lock that isn't strictly "smart" (no wifi or Bluetooth) but is pretty well made and as secure as any common deadbolt lock. I have two and have been using them for several years with no problems. I can't remember the model but they are in the $100 price class and most major hardware outlets have them.

As others have said, I'd stay away from any kind of fully remote lock.

[–] Demonmariner 9 points 2 months ago

I was never gruntled in the first place.

[–] Demonmariner 28 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I have a landline, I hear a dial tone every time I pick up the phone.

[–] Demonmariner 3 points 4 months ago

He doesn't just test them, he tests them exhaustively and (in shade tree fashion) scientifically.

[–] Demonmariner 13 points 5 months ago

Community colleges often hire teachers solely based on applicable experience. For K-12, teaching without a degree may be possible depending on the demand and where you live.

[–] Demonmariner 1 points 5 months ago

Totally agree. For-profit platforms won't exist if they can't generate revenue, either from ads or subscriptions. If I use a commercial offering I expect to pay for it.

If you use the platform and sidestep paying, you're just foisting the expense off on paying customers.

[–] Demonmariner 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I like Jabra.

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