Always thought computer programmers should be titled linguists. Html/css/front end frameworks sitting in front of web servers talking to back end servers over web-api that more programming that then use a database library to emit SQL or no-SQL commands to database. And then add in all the...

Funny 3rd party story - only semi related to PDP 11s, heard from someone interviewing at Paul Allen's computer museum many years ago: They had staff racing around the world trying to acquire old computers, a group of electrical engineers and other talent. They were warned 1 of the EEs on the...

For sure! Photography as a hobby can suffer a similar fate of it being a hardware collection / bragging game. And it has fallen on hard times with its low end being replaced by smart phones. So it’s mostly high end pro gear (which at least performs for the price), and the consumer grade has...

Or I would suggest an Italian Margarita for a change of pace for with those with a sweet tooth.

Stinky well water is what I remember from 1 of our more remote rentals 15+ years ago in that area. Was a different pace / vibe, with key coded gate off the road but no locks on the house set back on the property. Would rent a place for a week semi close to the nearby outlet malls for the...

Yes, paying it forward is a rarity and I am trying to figure out what to do for a former co-worker who had some significant changes in his life - thinking maybe sending him a Magni Unity since he can't play guitar anymore . My house fire restored some of my faith in society, as the community...

Agreed! Gotta go all in (as in big tank) to ensure aquarium success, and an empty tank is at most risk - so it's kinda a tricky hobby. Had a mid-light strength planted 135 gallon years ago, then slowed down to cichlids, and enjoyed both. Go look at the Amano books for gorgeous planted tanks...

So move on over V3, and make some room for Gadget and Processor! Daddy needs a new toy, and something NOT headphone or TT related. I need to re-read the Rag2 posting, as I got the impression to not look for a replacement - yet I am thinking I want an integrated with Home Theater bypass for...

They have a pretty long wait list (at least during Covid) as I bought my Dad some Lore References to downsize. Luckily not Decware long. Similar direct to consumer model like someone else we know - though with the occasional PR issue.

One of the grossest things I ever saw was a cookie tray that was left out in the open for I don't know HOW long. Stuff turned green and had HAIR growing out of it. A rarely used training room sat extra idle over a holiday break.

ALL ALMS/IMSA and WEC endurance racing is 1000% better than the F1 Sunday parades IMO. Watch the opening 20 laps of Sebring and you will see more passing than an entire season of F1. Multiclass endurance racing has you seeing a prototype zigging and zagging between slower Ferraris and...

Hopefully supply chain is fixed by now - as they werent available to us during last year's rebuild. Agree with Bosch dishwasher - house had an old unit and the only issue was fixed with a 3-d printed detergent door.

Whatever you do, do not buy dedicated ice makers for kitchen. Besides expensive speciality item, known most unreliable kitchen appliance. Ice snobs (not me) pay huge price for the ice they make- they actually don't keep the ice frozen - perpetually melt and drip down the drain so it can make...

ALMS was my first TRUE love in motor sports. Did you see the Audis live? While hugely impressive feats of performance, it was the weirdest thing seeing such low revving and quite diesels hauling a--, obviously before the current hybrid era.

Enjoy her quite a bit - and was watching her Pearl Jam commentary just last night. She actually offers insights instead of simply ooohhhhs and aaaahhhs and a look of shock from 88% of the YouTubers out there.

Love love love my home town team, even though I don’t listen to them that often any more. Props for them turning over the reigns to their guitar tech for their ONE personnel change for a band started in the late 60s. RIP Dusty!

So anyone driving Vandy 2 with Ragnarok to good effect? I was saving for Tyrs in case I swap out to something else, but jezz I cannot resist a deal. As a 30+ year audiophile who has always had separates, I tend to agree with Jason’s observation of integrateds not being popular - but dang are...

Pulled the trigger on the Multibit+Sys to sit between my Roon Server and Ghorn and KEF 150s to complete a deliberately headphone-less work from home computer desk. Mini shelf courtesy a @quimbo donation, so many thanks again! Coming from Asgards, didn't realize how small the small form...

Nice! And now a shift to what the heck was the car industry thinking? Why the HECK are most of the EV manufacters self-identifying their EVs as such by making them butt-ugly angular and straight lines? Not that I am in the EV market, so talking strictly about all the non Tesla's I see on...

Those sell our FAST, so sign up for the notification for when you can place the pre order - and don't be late!

For sure! AND, low step up for aging dogs, and sliding doors are very parking lot friendly. 1 friend has Pacifica and likes it. Though all that pales in comparion to that AMG wagon posted earlier. I remember car and driver hopped up a slab sided Volvo wagon to good effect ages ago too...

Good reminder! I remember they made quite the splash when first introduced, so maybe 1 or 2 generations later even more desirable. I also emailed a buddy who was an early Genesis adopter.

Wife brought up kicking my Navigator to the curb - and she is not wrong. Busted entertainment system, bumped up bumpers, too many repair bills. Barely kissing 10 years with me - with a few easy Covid years - seems to be ending prematurely. Gotta talk her outta the Audi as I am a Japanese fan...

Presuming the switch still switches, and we do NOT get dual output - but SWITCHED output, yes?

Who is in my playlists, and was probably one of my last CD purchases - used at half price books. And now I need to finalize my stand desk purchasing decision, so off I go, hoping to be less than 10 pages behind upon my return. Hahahhaha.