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[–] [email protected] 14 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 children)

The slide was open for only a month in 1985 before it was closed at the order of the state's Advisory Board on Carnival Amusement Ride Safety, a highly unusual move at the time. One worker told a local newspaper that "there were too many bloody noses and back injuries" from riders. Some early riders came back with lacerations to their bodies; when the ride was closed to determine what had caused them, teeth that had fallen out were found lodged in the interior walls. A former Navy physician found that riders were experiencing as much as nine Gs of acceleration as they went through the loop.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park

I would say “work” is a relative term here.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 12 hours ago

You don’t need a new system to do this and in fact can do it yourself. The issue comes in with signing up for new accounts, etc. Unfortunately there’s all sorts of different domains that emails can come from even with a single provider.

Relevant XKCD: https://xkcd.com/927/

[–] [email protected] 29 points 12 hours ago (6 children)

A reminder for anyone who doesn’t know:

[–] [email protected] 10 points 13 hours ago

Great explanation, thanks

[–] [email protected] 32 points 13 hours ago (11 children)

Yeah, I’d like a breakdown as well. I definitely don’t know enough about MTG.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (1 children)

If you want to learn Ubuntu, download Ubuntu.

If you want to learn Arch, download Arch.

If you want to learn Linux, download Slackware.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Right on. I’ve moved onto a dirty iPhone since, but here’s a screenshot of my super old Android setup back from when Material was new. After Android took out all the fun stuff custom ROMs could do, I sort of fell out of love with Android.

I had a cool feature at one point where it started out looking like this and unlocking it would make the circle expand and the background would show in full.

Man, I miss early KLWP

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Any time! I’m a graphic nerd with none of the book learning, but I do work at a screen printing shop, so I have some intuitive understanding of logo/icon design, but don’t have the theory to go with it.

In other words, I have wildly subjective opinions that I’ll randomly dig my heels in on. (Sometimes when I have no idea what I’m talking about ha!)

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (5 children)

Take these icons, add one more layer of simple gradient shading: perfection

For example, GIMP’s icon looks especially bad here to me. If it had just a hint of black shading, it would look massively better (imho).

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (7 children)

I think I’m in the same place. I really like the idea of icons having depth. Modern icons are very versatile, but lack personality. Having some depth gives them some weight, but never really liked the emphasis on curves and gradients. I think a mix of original Material design and just a hint more depth would be the perfect sweet spot.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Total hidden fem I watched recently called Kevin Can F— Himself. It’s a unique concept where any time the titular at character is on screen, it’s filmed like an 80’s sitcom. As soon as he leaves set, it’s a stark drama.

Really unique concept and haven’t seen anything like it before. 2 seasons with a proper ending. It’s currently on Netflix.

Another better known one is Yellowjackets. Although, major gore/stress/horror warning on that one.

[–] [email protected] 40 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I can imagine being robbed and a drone just flies around with blinking red and blue lights with a siren.

📢 POLICE ARE ON THEIR WAY - ESTIMATED WAIT TIME IS 25-30 MINUTES 📢

 

I’ll be going to see the Las Vegas GP. I’ve never been to a Formula 1 race and don’t know what to expect from the days surrounding the race. Are there any tips you wish you knew before going the first time? I plan on going to the full race weekend and not sure what to bring to make my stay more comfortable. Also, any tips on stops I should make in that area of Vegas while I’m there?

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