overzeetop

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[–] overzeetop 13 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You’re getting downvotes, but the implication that transatlantic tourism will grind to a halt is a big deal, and very real. For Iceland it’s an even bigger concern as so much of their economy depends on tourism (though this is the slow season).

One thing I haven’t heard mentioned is the Icelandic water spring source. It’s a big ($2B+) operation and (supposedly) located on that peninsula. I looked for it but could only find the operational/business headquarters.

[–] overzeetop 5 points 1 year ago

My FIL is going through some medical issues and considered going mostly vegetarian to try and reverse the (irreversible) organ damage he was told he had. His plan was just fish, eggs and poultry, with red meat just once or twice a week.

I’m not often speechless.

[–] overzeetop 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, you have to type the whole post out. Re-read it to bask in the insightfulness, and correct the usage errors and autocorrects. Then decide that you’ve said your peace, and don’t really want some numbnut responding with a poorly thought out, single sentence reply. Delete the text, knowing you had the chance to vent.

Then go find another post and do the same. At 5pm you can then close your browser, look at your desk, and wonder why you didn’t get any work done that day.

[–] overzeetop 3 points 1 year ago

So…you’re saying it’s ineffable?

[–] overzeetop 4 points 1 year ago

I love piracy like I love electricity - it makes my life easier, and I will extoll the virtues when asked. It doesn't rise to a core political belief for me, though.

[–] overzeetop 2 points 1 year ago

Saw some tiktoks with local footage of ground displacement and reports of 120cm ground level changes. I drove through Grindavik just last a couple of weeks ago. I really hope this magma finds a gentle way to the surface, out and away from the city.

[–] overzeetop 27 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Tell me that you don’t know how the legal system works without telling me…

[–] overzeetop 1 points 1 year ago

Indeed. I find having the interface with the flicking nub above where you just push in. It feels more organic; a more natural motion.

[–] overzeetop 4 points 1 year ago

After that Israel / Palestinian piece they did? That was just straight up brilliant. They may have changed, but obsolete they are not.

[–] overzeetop 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I only read to the break, but it sounds more like this is a case of someone WFH for multiple big tech companies to maximize income - someone who isn't interested in free time when they could be puling down multiple 6-figure jobs. There are several internet accounts of people working for MS and FB at the same time, pulling $200k+ from each.

The implication of a double dipper is that they're really only giving 1/2 effort to each job, which is a reasonable assumption for the average person. Most people aren't productive more than 30-35 hours a week, regardless of the number of hours they mold a chair in the shape of their ass. This seems to be a "hey, maybe the employee isn't the problem" take - that you're paying for production, and if the products targets are hit you're getting your money's worth. Now, if they're not getting hit, or the management doesn't have enough experience to know how much effort (in work-hours/work-years) are needed on a job, that's a different problem which isn't a function of the WFH laborer.

[–] overzeetop 54 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (8 children)

One reviewer mentioned disappointment that it's still a full 11.7" long and 2" thick. I realize that some people are not built for that kind of size, but I enjoy the heft and find the ergonomics of the original pleasing. I find that it stands out among smaller equipment and any substantial reduction would limit the versatility and, quite frankly, my overall enjoyment.

[–] overzeetop 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I still haven't figured out how the FDA decided that flavored nicotine in vapes was, in any way, a valid marketing concept. I get allowing it for cessation and limiting it to unflavored, but to intentionally put it in a product as a feature? (yes, I'm aware companies put caffeine in products, and I do drink those products - as an addictive substance, I'm okay with prohibiting it).

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