Thaaaaat's different, eh? Nobody should be opposed to someone writing new works from scratch, even if they are inspired by something else. People do that all the time and should keep doing that.
I'm just opposed to letting software (controlled by people who don't expose their intentions and pretend it's all automated with the best intentions) re-write either Romeo & Juliet or West Side Story, for any purpose, including to assist people.
I think we can help people who need help without re-writing classic novels. Who are you thinking would be benefited by this? I wonder if I could suggest some other technology or approach which does help them without rewriting an author's works.
Oh Ann, you rainbow-infused space unicorn. If we allow this now, what's to stop them from completely rewriting every classic work of fiction to fit their worldview?
I say no re-writing should be allowed. Learn to read, people and learn to love doing it.
To add, this is my favorite story on that list:
Sean Kelly of Ireland was described in Willy Voet's book 'Massacre à la Chaine': He won the Tour of Lombardy three times (1983, 1985, 1991 (also won amateur version in 1976)) and on at least one occasion he did it with the help of a corticoide injection. Kelly was controlled positive after Paris–Brussels in 1984 and that came as a surprise because he used the urine of a mechanic. But the mechanic was using a banned substance himself because he had to work long hours at night and needed the lift to stay awake."
So the peloton is closing in now, 9 minute gap with 60-ish to go. Will they catch the break away?
The final stage should have no impact on the overall classification. But this year it will as it’s a TT in Nice, not a stroll down the Champs, so it will!
This! Can't wait to see how this affects the last few stages.
Yes, I think (though I have no list handy). But to your point, some sort of enhancement has been used in pro cycling for most of its history.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_doping_cases_in_cycling
Notice how that list shows fewer hits in the last few years? I would like to believe the sport is getting better at catching cheaters, but I have no proof of that.
Africa is a complete fail for me, every time. I cheat and try to take the opportunity to memorize the countries better.
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What are the unwritten rules of the Tour de France?
I remember asking this years ago on r***** but I'll ask again because I think this is a fun topic. Every sport has them - what are the unwritten rules of pro cycling?
Any answer would be great, but I also want to ask about something I just saw. Is there a rule among cyclists about intermediate sprints that you can try for points, but not very hard? I see mid-range pushing at these things and I always wonder why at least one rider doesn't just go all out to get the points.
The Tour de France Explained
Welcome new fans! Check this out if your confused by all the TDF terms and so on.
Edit: fix a typo
I got lucky and guessed Comet first, the rest fell in line.
Strands #118.
“It's way over your head”
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Agreed, team jumbo visma has just had such a crappy year.
Ohhhhh, city near Chernobyl. That's where I know that word.
I got Relatle #109! 🎉
In 4 guesses 🎯
Using 1 hint 💡
Again, the answer was included in 3 of the clues. Oh well.
Wooooooooooooo!!!! Great job.
The 2024 Tour de France will be a special edition, w
I'm going to miss seeing Sepp K charging up those hills the most.
Go Matteo J!
(Got my US bias in full effect, eh)
newsstand ... cd-rom
Oh wow, the nostalgia is strong, eh.
They were still performing around as of about 10 years ago.
Yes. Entertainment is great, but things have been so rough this year -- safety should come first. Let's goooo!
My thought too. Would be interesting to hear the story behind that.
Birthday Cake by Cibo Matto
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Warner Records Birthday Cake · Cibo Matto Viva! La Woman ℗ 1996 Warner Records Inc. Organ: Bernie Worrell Masterer: Bob Ludwig Producer, Vocals: Miho Hatori Producer: Mitchell Froom Recording Engineer: Tchad Blake Mixer, Producer: Tchad Blake Producer, Programmer: Y...
NPR has a story about them today which reminded me of this song from the mid-90s.
> you know my love is sweeeeeet!
Ok so, realistically, if we all agree on this today, when would new nuclear power plants begin generating electricity? With all the regulations which are in place today?
5 Cycling Races Even More Intense Than the Tour de France - Atlas Obscura
Get your penny farthing to the starting line.
File under: random stories from the history of cycling
Swiss Army Man (2016 480p?)
Swiss Army Man full movie
Swiss Army Man is a 2016 American surrealist comedy-drama film written and directed by Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan in their feature directorial debuts. The film stars Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Army_Man
Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Spielberg (1977)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Close_Encounters_of_the_Third_Kind
Edward Scissorhands (1990 480p)
Edward Scissorhands is a 1990 American gothic romantic fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. It was produced by Burton and Denise Di Novi, written by Caroline Thompson from a story by her and Burton, and starring Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price, and Alan Arkin.
It tells the story of an unfinished artificial humanoid who has scissor blades instead of hands that is taken in by a suburban family and falls in love with their teenage daughter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Scissorhands
The Breeders - Live in Big Sur
Just posted today, recorded last year.
> Last fall at the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur our show was rained out. The sky cleared just as dusk fell & someone said: let’s go into the forest. So in a grove of redwoods we played a few songs for the hermit thrushes and spotted owls. Thank you Mark Satterthwaite & crew for filming it.
I loved them before and I love them now.
Bless the Beasts & Children (1971 480p)
Bless the Beasts and Children is a 1971 film adaptation of the eponymous novel written by Glendon Swarthout. It was directed by Stanley Kramer and stars Bill Mumy and Barry Robins.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bless_the_Beasts_and_Children_(film)
Woke Up Dead (2009 480p)
Woke Up Dead is an American horror/comedy web series starring Jon Heder (best known for Napoleon Dynamite) as a young man who awakes in a full bathtub after 'drowning' and has no heartbeat, prompting his friends to believe him to be a zombie. The show premiered on Sony Pictures Entertainment owned Crackle on October 5, 2009.
The show was released on DVD, not as episodes but as a continuous film of approximately 90 minutes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woke_Up_Dead
Heathers (1988 )
Heathers is a 1988 American teen black comedy film written by Daniel Waters and directed by Michael Lehmann, in both of their respective film debuts.
The film stars Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, Kim Walker, and Penelope Milford. Its plot portrays four teenage girls—three of whom are named Heather—in a clique at a Sherwood, Ohio high school.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathers
The Dark Crystal (1982 480p)
480pThe Dark Crystal is a 1982 dark fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. It stars the voices of Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Billie Whitelaw,...
The Dark Crystal is a 1982 dark fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. It stars the voices of Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Billie Whitelaw, Percy Edwards, and Barry Dennen.
The plot revolves around Jen and Kira, two Gelflings on a quest to restore balance to the world of Thra and overthrow the evil, ruling Skeksis by restoring a powerful broken Crystal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal
John Dies at the End is a 2012 American comedy horror film written and directed by Don Coscarelli and based on David Wong's novel of the same name. It stars Chase Williamson and Rob Mayes, with Paul Giamatti, Clancy Brown, Glynn Turman, Daniel Roebuck, and Doug Jones.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dies_at_the_End_(film)
Essential Guided By Voices Albums - Bandcamp
> As Guided by Voices’ resident mad scientist, Robert Pollard churns out songs at a rate that makes the speed of light seem slothful. From homegrown four-track fuzzfests to comparatively high-tech stints with famous producers, GBV’s dozens-strong discography defies easy listening. With Pollard as the only constant, the Dayton band toiled in ‘80s indie rock’s sub-basement obscurity before emerging as the surrealist kings of lo-fi land in the mid ‘90s.
> Today, they’re a scrappy but stalwart alt-rock institution. At each album’s core are Pollard’s delirious dream-logic lyrics and miniaturist mania, with songs sometimes ending after a single verse. “I’ve tried to write epics, but I’ve got a short attention span from working with kids for 14 years,” the former schoolteacher told SPIN.
It's Propeller, right? The best GBV album? Yeah, OK.
If It's Gone, by Good Looks
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Nice and mellow.
Set the Stage, by Lunar Vacation
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The band has a new album due out in Sept.
https://lunarvacationatl.bandcamp.com/album/everything-matters-everythings-fire
I dig 'em.
Two definitions of self hosted
Disclaimer: I'm no expert on this.
I realized recently there are two common types of Self Hosters here.
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I work in IT and host some services for my employer so we don't have to rely on the big tech companies, for economic or other reasons.
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I self host some services at home or on a VPS, as a hobby or for other reasons, but nobody pays me to do that.
The answers people provide seem to vary greatly based on whether the commenter is in the #1 or #2 camp. I myself have gotten answers along the lines of, "why aren't you acting more like a paid IT person?" and it's a little off-putting.
How to resolve this? Could we refer to one group or the other differently?
Maybe I'm making a bigger deal out of this than is warranted and I'm the only one confused?
If nothing else, I will call out my hobby status from now on when posting/commenting here.
Edited to add: TIL. I'll use these terms carefully in the future. Thanks!
The Little Shop of Horrors (1960 1080p)
The Little Shop of Horrors is a 1960 American horror comedy film directed by Roger Corman. Written by Charles B. Griffith, the film is a farce about a florist's assistant who cultivates a plant that feeds on human blood. The film stars Jonathan Haze, Jackie Joseph, Mel Welles, and Dick Miller, who had all worked for Corman on previous films. Produced under the title The Passionate People Eater, the film employs an original style of humor, combining dark comedy with farce and incorporating Jewish humor and elements of spoof.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Shop_of_Horrors