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I'm guilty of using the word awesome too much.

novoblade  ·  2065 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Walt Disney World workers land deal for $15 minimum wage

I doubt Disney will let this new extra cost eat into their profits without doing anything about it. Costs for visitors will surely increase across the board.

novoblade  ·  2073 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: New York City has more skyscrapers than these countries

That's now fixed. Thanks for catching that haha.

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novoblade  ·  2080 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Donald Trump thinks the F-35 is literally invisible

Nicely edited. I've been avoiding Donald Trump related content the last few months until now. I almost forgot how ignorant he is.

novoblade  ·  2080 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Helsreach - A Fan Movie [Warhammer 40k Animation]

This animation is definitely really cool though rough. I don't know too much about Warhammer 40K, but I do know that it had a heavy influence on Warcraft and Starcraft, two of my favorite game franchises.

Every now and then, curiosity gets the better of me and I decide to find clips of The Kardashians to watch. And every time without fail, I feel like I just killed some of my brain cells.

novoblade  ·  2083 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Smoked Spare RIbs!

Holy smokes my mouth is watering now. Why do I keep clicking on food related posts when I'm hungry?

novoblade  ·  2085 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Douglas Rushkoff: How Tech's Richest Guys Hope to Survive the Apocalypse

I wonder if Bill Gates has a bunker built somewhere.

novoblade  ·  2084 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 1911 - A Trip Through New York City (speed corrected w/ added sound)

It's really neat that nearly all the men are wearing a hat and suit. The uniformed apparel is a refreshing aesthetic compared to the hodgepodge of looks you'd find in NYC today.

novoblade  ·  2084 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Weight of Numbers: Air Pollution and PM2.5

Widespread use of renewable energy and electrification of most transport modes can't come soon enough.

Whoa this is crazy. I thought the anti-vaccination movement was just an American thing. I guess ignoring science is a global phenomenon.

novoblade  ·  2086 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Husbki, any fitness goals you're striving towards?

I hope to complete a triathlon one day. I run and bike every week, but I struggle with swimming because I never learned how to do it properly and am kind of embarrass about seeking help.

novoblade  ·  2086 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The oldest building in every US State

I've always associated Orange County with new developments and boring suburbia. I didn't realize the oldest building in California is located there! I'll definitely need to check it out one day soon.

novoblade  ·  2086 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: WHAT YOUR FAVORITE ’80S BAND SAYS ABOUT YOU

For real. Michael Jackson is the only musician on that list I've listen to more than Talking Heads.

novoblade  ·  2094 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Journey Into the World’s First Underwater Farm

Sounds like a neat project, but it doesn't look like it will scale or be sustainable in the near future unless more of it is somehow automated.

novoblade  ·  2098 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: On the battle between food critics and restaurants

I'm a big fan of Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. He's not a hard hitting food critic (and I'm not sure if he even qualifies as one), but I always thought that the best time to dine at a restaurant was when Guy Fieri visits to film. His visit won't be a secret thing since his show is highly publicized, so you have an idea of when to visit. And when do you visit, you know the owners will do everything in their power to make sure their restaurant is as clean as possible, that they're using the freshest ingredients, and that they're at the top of their game.

Themed socks (with characters on them) are my go-to presents with a high ratio of appreciated / low-effort. They usually come under $20 depending on the quality, they're easy to find, and it's not difficult to get the size right for the giftee.

novoblade  ·  2099 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How to Beat LinkedIn: The Game

I've been playing this game wrong. Thanks for the advice.

novoblade  ·  2100 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: These Germans Who Swim To Work Are Happier Than You

Driving in itself can be fun and relaxing. It's being stuck in traffic and dealing with road rage that riles me up sometimes.

novoblade  ·  2119 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: America’s Millennials Are Waking Up to a Grim Financial Future

The collective political strength of NIMBYs has led to soaring housing prices across the country, increasing automation has reduced employment and force people with jobs still to work longer hours to justify their positions, and because of the above, there is a growing resentment towards people who look or act different from you.

novoblade  ·  2187 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: One third of Amazon employees in Arizona need food stamps to feed themselves.

There's still many jobs that won't be automated in the near future, but warehouse jobs aren't one of them. Those workers can barely support themselves as is. What will they do when their warehouse jobs are automated? Not everyone can retool to find new, better jobs. But even those will become scarcer in the future.