Markpelly's recent activity
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Comment on Must see touring artists? in ~music
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Comment on Must see touring artists? in ~music
Markpelly Link ParentI may be getting old, I've only heard of a couple of these 😂I may be getting old, I've only heard of a couple of these 😂
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Comment on What video games have had you taking real-life notes? in ~games
Markpelly Link ParentI had huge ambitions to get into ARMA3 after it was released, but it took so long to make it to a full public game that I lost contact with my old game friends. I preordered probably 3 years...I had huge ambitions to get into ARMA3 after it was released, but it took so long to make it to a full public game that I lost contact with my old game friends. I preordered probably 3 years before it became available, probably exaggerating. I had many years of being on large Call of Duty teams in the early days (Cod2 and 4), Arma2 and 3 seemed like the next thing for me.
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Comment on Because European sunscreens can draw on more ingredients, they can protect better against skin cancer in ~health
Markpelly Link ParentDoes he have any stakes in companies that have developed some sunscreen ingredients? Not sure if that is where this conversation was going.Does he have any stakes in companies that have developed some sunscreen ingredients? Not sure if that is where this conversation was going.
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Comment on If you had up to US$250 to get one person into a hobby you're interested in, what would you do to get them started? in ~hobbies
Markpelly Link ParentYeah agreed. The only time I play ball golf now is when work pays for it. Disc golf is so much more relaxed and easy going.Yeah agreed. The only time I play ball golf now is when work pays for it. Disc golf is so much more relaxed and easy going.
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Comment on If you had up to US$250 to get one person into a hobby you're interested in, what would you do to get them started? in ~hobbies
Markpelly Link ParentLike the other commenter said, get some slower discs to get your throw down. Try a couple brands, whatever is cheapest. You are going to lose discs for sure, unless you are playing in an open...Like the other commenter said, get some slower discs to get your throw down. Try a couple brands, whatever is cheapest. You are going to lose discs for sure, unless you are playing in an open field all the time. And have fun!!!
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Comment on If you had up to US$250 to get one person into a hobby you're interested in, what would you do to get them started? in ~hobbies
Markpelly LinkHobby: disc golf It's a very budget friendly sport. I would get them 5 discs to get started, and a small beginner bag (putter, 2 mid ranges, and 2 flippy fairway drivers). You don't need fancy...Hobby: disc golf
It's a very budget friendly sport. I would get them 5 discs to get started, and a small beginner bag (putter, 2 mid ranges, and 2 flippy fairway drivers). You don't need fancy clothes or shoes, just go out and enjoy nature and the really nice disc golf community. With the left over money there will be enough for some gas money to go to a few courses. Hell, you probably have enough left to sign up for a cheap monthly online DG school/course to learn the basics, but even that isn't necessary.
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Comment on Indiana judge rules tacos, burritos are sandwiches in ~food
Markpelly Link ParentRelevant Planet Money episode about tax code: https://pca.st/episode/8dbc6cb2-787f-4de7-9bbe-fc33fd7b2714Relevant Planet Money episode about tax code: https://pca.st/episode/8dbc6cb2-787f-4de7-9bbe-fc33fd7b2714
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Comment on Powering homes with PVT energy, Stirling engines, battery storage in ~enviro
Markpelly LinkI bet this hybrid system could work well! I'd love to see some companies offer kits or services to install a system like this.I bet this hybrid system could work well! I'd love to see some companies offer kits or services to install a system like this.
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Powering homes with PVT energy, Stirling engines, battery storage
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Comment on I'm at a loss on what to do about my backyard grass situation in ~life.home_improvement
Markpelly Link ParentI'm referring to any grass that is made from plastic. Plastics that will break down from wear and tear, and also from UV exposure. They will break down in a similar way that plastics do in the...I'm referring to any grass that is made from plastic. Plastics that will break down from wear and tear, and also from UV exposure. They will break down in a similar way that plastics do in the ocean. The micro plastics will filter through soil and into our water and other organic bodies.
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Comment on I'm at a loss on what to do about my backyard grass situation in ~life.home_improvement
Markpelly Link ParentA small 8 foot patch would probably be fine, but astroturfing a lawn is usually frowned upon in large amounts. Plastic particles will slowly make their way into the ground and ground water. There...A small 8 foot patch would probably be fine, but astroturfing a lawn is usually frowned upon in large amounts. Plastic particles will slowly make their way into the ground and ground water. There are some communities and counties banning the use of astroturf over say local grass/clover/wildflower or gravel.
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Comment on I'm at a loss on what to do about my backyard grass situation in ~life.home_improvement
Markpelly Link ParentYeah transplants will more than likely require less effort and water than sod. You are essentially kick starting the normal overseeding process (aerate by pulling plugs from the lawn and spreading...Yeah transplants will more than likely require less effort and water than sod. You are essentially kick starting the normal overseeding process (aerate by pulling plugs from the lawn and spreading seed) which is usually pretty successful.
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Comment on I'm at a loss on what to do about my backyard grass situation in ~life.home_improvement
Markpelly Link ParentNot terribly hard but the amount you need to water that grass to get it started is staggering. Sod usually requires a heavy water cycle for a month or more to get it established.Not terribly hard but the amount you need to water that grass to get it started is staggering. Sod usually requires a heavy water cycle for a month or more to get it established.
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Comment on I'm at a loss on what to do about my backyard grass situation in ~life.home_improvement
Markpelly Link ParentI was going to suggest this as well, no reason to plant grasses that weren't meant for a certain climate. For the dogs if they need a mowed area..they can just mow the meadow grass down in some...I was going to suggest this as well, no reason to plant grasses that weren't meant for a certain climate. For the dogs if they need a mowed area..they can just mow the meadow grass down in some areas to keep it a bit lower.
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Comment on AI, automation, and inequality — how do we reach utopia? in ~talk
Markpelly Link ParentUnderstood thanks! I believe we all want very similar things, security in life, to be comfortable, and to be happy with the things we get to do each day. Maybe we will step a little closer to that...Understood thanks! I believe we all want very similar things, security in life, to be comfortable, and to be happy with the things we get to do each day. Maybe we will step a little closer to that with small advancements in tech.
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Comment on AI, automation, and inequality — how do we reach utopia? in ~talk
Markpelly Link ParentYour reply makes the idea seem impossible, but I wonder if automation and other efforts could curb skyrocketing costs as a whole. Like you mentioned some things might be dirt cheap and others more...Your reply makes the idea seem impossible, but I wonder if automation and other efforts could curb skyrocketing costs as a whole. Like you mentioned some things might be dirt cheap and others more expensive, I wonder if the net family budget will resist inflation for the majority of the world with these new tools in place.
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Comment on Does anyone else have succulents? in ~hobbies
Markpelly Link ParentThe mental health thing is for sure beneficial, I love having plants in the house. The air purification claim is not something I have found to be verifiable. I really want to be because that means...The mental health thing is for sure beneficial, I love having plants in the house. The air purification claim is not something I have found to be verifiable. I really want to be because that means I can justify more plants. If anyone has any scientific sources on actual effective air purification I would love to read them.
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Comment on Florida is the first state to ban lab grown meat - Ron DeSantis in ~food
Markpelly Link ParentIf they keep pumping money into conservative politicians campaigns and pushing this narrative...who knows how long it will take to make progress for our world.If they keep pumping money into conservative politicians campaigns and pushing this narrative...who knows how long it will take to make progress for our world.
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Comment on What your next water heater will look like in ~enviro
Markpelly Link ParentYeah there are some good options for settings on the Rheem, I have it on the Energy Efficient setting. Before adding this I didn't hear my basement, and it stayed around 60F, after installing it's...Yeah there are some good options for settings on the Rheem, I have it on the Energy Efficient setting. Before adding this I didn't hear my basement, and it stayed around 60F, after installing it's usually 8F lower all year around.
In a couple years I'm probably going to move it to the other side of the house in the utility area, which is under the bathrooms. This way I don't need the circulator pump.
Side question for anyone in here. I know someone mentioned Eminem up there, but does anyone have any other good experiences with rappers? I have been a hip hop fan for 25+ years and I cannot stand seeing live rap on say a YouTube video or the award shows. They bring all their buddies up on stage and yell into microphones, most of it you cannot understand.