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Nokra replied to CitizenVectron's topic in The Political Re-Education Camp
The woman I'd been dating for the last three months broke up with me tonight. Two days after Valentine's Day, three days before my birthday. And she did it via text. On the day that I also had a big-ass project due for work. I'm genuinely doing fine with the breakup, but the timing just makes me laugh. Clearly, this is for the best. -
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Nokra replied to CitizenVectron's topic in The Political Re-Education Camp
I did appreciate not seeing power poles all over Germany when I lived there, but I wondered if there were other advantages to above-ground lines since they're so common here in the US. In my search, I found this site. A quick summary, from the site: Above-ground power Pros Lower cost. Overhead power lines are a less expensive way to get power to your home. They are also less expensive to repair and upgrade. Quicker construction. Overhead lines can be installed relatively quickly, since there’s no need to trench. Easier to spot damage and faults. Our linemen can see the entire line when its placed overhead, which makes it easier to spot outage causes or potential problem areas. Can be built anywhere. Any voltage can be placed overhead. Cons More susceptible to bad weather, such as high winds. More vulnerable to damage from trees and vegetation, which requires right of way trimming. Vulnerable to blinks when animals and branches contact lines. Susceptible to damage from vehicle collisions. Less attractive. Underground Power Pros Not vulnerable to damage from tree branches; no right of way trimming required. Less susceptible to damage from vehicle collisions Not impacted by wind Less vulnerable to blinks when animals and branches contact lines. More attractive. Some people choose to install underground power lines so the infrastructure doesn’t obstruct their view. Cons More expensive to build and repair Fed by overhead lines. At some point, all underground power lines are connected to overhead lines, which makes them vulnerable to outages. Susceptible to flooding Difficult to locate faults Limitations on voltages that can be buried underground. Can be vulnerable to dig-ins. Make sure you always call 811 to locate underground utilities before you dig. -
Books What Are You Reading or Listening To?
Nokra replied to rc0101's topic in The Performing Arts Centre
I'll be really curious to hear what you think of To Kill a Mockingbird once you're done. I also reread it a couple years ago for the first time since high school and absolutely loved it. -
PC Attention Reputator - this might be of some interest to you!
Nokra replied to Commissar SFLUFAN's topic in The Spawn Point
@Reputator I still have a GeForce 3 lying around somewhere if you want it. -
The case for the world's greatest technological invention fuckup.
Nokra replied to unogueen's topic in The Shower
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Music Here's some new Limp Bizkit for you.
Nokra replied to Derek's topic in The Performing Arts Centre
I made it about 45 seconds into the video before my ears started bleeding and I was forced to commit seppuku. Posting from beyond the graaaaave. -
PC Tech Upgraded from my Asus Zeph Duo laptop already
Nokra replied to SmugPrick's topic in PC/Mac Technical and PCCB
Congrats, that's a damn impressive laptop! Certainly on paper, at least. What's the rest of your setup like? Particularly, what monitor(s) or TV are you using? -
The Contest, adapted for D1P.... Because we all know we'd all fail the actual contest.
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Funny you say this, I was out on a walk in my neighborhood yesterday and saw this:
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So... a Dozen Eggs is Six Freaking Dollars now????
Nokra replied to skillzdadirecta's topic in The Shower
Just bought some cage free eggs and they were $5 for a dozen. -
Television South Park Season 26 2/8/23
Nokra replied to Spork3245's topic in The Performing Arts Centre
Excellent! I'm so far behind though... I think I'm on season 19 or something. I'm just waiting on them to release the seasons 20-25 Blu-ray collection like this one for seasons 16-20. Is there somewhere I can freely and legally stream all of the episodes? I know they used to have them all on southparkstudios.com but now one can only watch a random collection of episodes for free. -
Garbage collector mistakes sex doll for corpse
Nokra replied to Jason's topic in The Political Re-Education Camp
The sex dolls are getting too realistic or the garbage men are getting too lonely? -
Yeah I'm just giving people a hard time. Fight away.
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Me reading the weird debate about NY vs. SF vs. whatever:
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Nokra replied to CitizenVectron's topic in The Political Re-Education Camp
You're right, I do like that very much.