Any Suggestions For A 'Modern iPod'?
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    mick
    5d ago 100%

    Yes. I used to give my old phones to my kids for entertainment. Nowadays it seems like music videos are as prevalent as mp3s, so you need a decent display as well.

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  • Any Suggestions For A 'Modern iPod'?
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    mick
    5d ago 100%

    How about using an older smartphone with the SIM card pulled out? Delete/hide all apps except the one for music and lock down the app store.

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  • apple_enthusiast
    Apple 1mo ago
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    Is the hearing aid feature for AirPods Pro 2 only available in USA and Canada?
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    mick
    1mo ago 100%

    A law was passed two years ago to allow certain types of OTC hearing aids. From the FDA’s website

    To increase the public’s access to hearing aids and improve hearing, the FDA established a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults 18 years of age and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss that went into effect on October 17, 2022.

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  • [Kind of weekly thread] What movies or shows have you watched this week?
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    mick
    1mo ago 100%

    Denzel Washington is a good actor and that’s the only reason I watched the movies. I like the way he speaks and portrays his characters. As an action/crime drama, it’s mediocre. He’s too old to get physical so he’s scripted as a super spy. Extremely intelligent, he can use tech to track down the bad guys. In hand-to-hand combat, he anticipates every move, parries every punch, hits every pressure point to immobilize the enemy, and never misses a shot. Definitely not Bourne-level fisticuffs. Nevertheless, it’s still a fun watch.

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  • South Korea finds mothers were forced to give up babies for adoption abroad
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    mick
    1mo ago 100%

    SK was a very different country 75 years ago. The land and economy were decimated by wars. Their government and social structure was extremely authoritarian and patriarchal. It’s no surprise that unwed mothers would be ostracized by society.

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  • Is it really just ageing/ getting older? How is this supposed to work? How is everyone else doing this?
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    mick
    1mo ago 100%

    As others have responded, your joint pains are not normal. Yes, I had joint and muscle pains in my 20s, but it was always obvious how I got them and they eventually healed after several days.

    When I was 55, my fingers started swelling and I was unable to perform simple tasks. My doctor ordered a series of blood tests, CBC (Complete Blood Count), CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel), Rheumatoid factor, Lyme disease (there are 2 tests for this), plus others that I can’t recall off the top of my head. I was eventually diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

    You should find a doctor who won’t ignore your symptoms.

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    Salty like Republican tears.
    news
    News 3mo ago
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    In his attacks on the ‘childless’ left, JD Vance once hyped a plan to give parents more votes
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    mick
    3mo ago 100%

    Since I’m considered less invested in the community if I don’t have children, I shouldn’t have to pay property taxes, since that money is used to fund public schools. And whatever federal portion of the budget that goes toward public education should be given back to me as well.

    Also, does a parent’s extra vote go away when the children reach voting age?

    Edit: The more I think about this, the more I like it. I think you’re on the right track, but we need to take this further. You have a greater stake, therefore you should have a larger tax burden as well. You and your family will use more resources than a single person. Roads wear out faster from more driving and increased weight of vehicle. Larger families require larger police and fire departments. Etc., etc. Good idea.

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  • Focaccia fail - TIL fresh garlic kills yeast
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    mick
    3mo ago 100%

    Yes, learned now that we could’ve sautéed the garlic in olive oil or butter and then spread that mixture on top of the dough just prior to baking.

    It was edible and we ate half of it but the oily texture became a turn off after awhile.

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  • Focaccia fail - TIL fresh garlic kills yeast
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    mick
    3mo ago 100%

    I’ll have to look up how to ferment garlic. She minced the garlic and then added it to the dough before the second rise.

    Thanks for the tips.

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  • My daughter tried to make garlic focaccia and mixed fresh garlic into the dough instead of topping it. Ended up with an oily thick cracker.

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    Microsoft toys with new Windows 11 Start menu layout inspired by the iOS App Library
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    mick
    3mo ago 100%

    Agreed. The library was just a dumping ground for apps that I didn’t want on the Home Screen and didn’t care how iOS organized them. Easiest way to get to them was swipe down and search.

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  • nikon
    Nikon 4mo ago
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    Z6 III
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    mick
    4mo ago 100%

    When I had a DX camera, I sometimes felt a 35mm lens was too tight for urban photography and I didn’t have anything shorter. My Z6 with the 24-70mm is perfect. And the larger pixels on a full frame will give you better dynamic range.

    Are you pre-ordering or waiting for Black Friday sale?

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  • nikon
    Nikon mick 4mo ago 75%
    Z6 III
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    What do you think about the new Z6 III features? The pre-release capture looks really interesting. I use Live Photos on my iPhone every so often to reselect the key photo. It doesn’t look like there’s an option to create gifs in camera from the pre-release capture photos. But I bet third party apps should be available.

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    Hiked the Kumano Kodo Trail in April. This was in Tanabe.

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