GlassHalfHopeful

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[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 week ago

How about that! I'm familiar with AB testing, but this is the first time I've ever heard it used with URLs this way. Ha!

I really appreciate you pointing that out.

TIL.

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Not sure why you're being down voted. This post breaks rule 4. When I saw it, I was literally thinking this could not be the title of the article and sure enough it wasn't. Rule 4 is in place for good reason. Perhaps @throws_lemy@reddthat.com will want to update before the post is removed?

As for the article... I'm so tired of this dangerous, foolishness. People so easily forget how important vaccines are when they aren't being ravaged by death. Do we really need to get back to that point in order to decide, "oh vaccines are a good idea after all?"

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks for your opinion. 😉

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago

Was going to post the following link in new post, but will simply add the additional resource to this post instead:

https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-schools-bible-mandate-superintendent-630b2f706731224a070d7fef6a35b7d8

This is great news for Oklahoma at a time when bad news seems to be the most pervasive.

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 weeks ago

Solid ear-to-ear grin for this one. 😁

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

Don't worry, if it looks overwhelming I'll use LLM to summarize it without telling you. 🤣

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

I get it. I'd honestly be interested in a psychological analysis of the target audience. I would also like to disprove some of my biases with a much larger sample set of people, if possible. I know that I have some presumptions that have to be, or at least I hope to be, wrong. 😅

Anyway, there are genuinely some desirable ideals presented in these movies, so the attraction by the target audiences makes sense.

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Because Hallmark came up this morning on my ride to work, I couldn't stop thinking about this post I saw. I wanted to answer the questions honestly, but it seems like you might have a positive view of these films and I didn't want to be the person to tear that down. Haha.

TBH, I have a highly critical view of the films and genre. I know people that adore these films and I know why they love them. I've been subjected to numerous. 😵‍💫 And the demographic seems to be pretty consistent in my experience, although I would love to see actual data on that.

And so... I don't want to rain on your parade if you see value in them not do I want to minimize the time you've taken. Best of luck.

This is honestly one of the most surprising posts I ever thought I would see in the Lemmyverse. Haha. 😅

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

You know, I was needing something to watch as I'm doing some mundane tasks at the moment. I think I'll watch the first episode in TNG with Kurn now. 😁

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

I mean, on the plus side, Klingons look'ish like Klingons again. 😁 (Which I know isn't exactly true, but Worf said enough on this topic in DS9 (YT clip))

PS I remember laughing so hard when I first saw this scene. 😂

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It has been hard for me to admit it, but I feel the same way about SNW. For the first time in Trek history, my partner has been watching Star Trek SNW with me and is enjoying it. Which... is kind of the problem. 😬 I been getting... bored. 😞

Strange New World resonates for my partner in ways that are the very reasons I'm not particularly fond of the series, but this is good for them and good for other people entering the world of Trek and enjoying it.

I'll continue to enjoy reruns of TNG and DS9 forever. And who knows, maybe I'll get lucky with a series that I can really connect with in the future.

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (7 children)

I think this trailer says more about me than it does Star Trek. It seems Paramount is done making Star Trek for my demographic, which is okay I suppose. Just feeling my age. 😅.

I hope it does well for the new generation. I kind of wish Discovery ended with Discovery. I mean I watched it and there are characters that I liked, but didn't really enjoy the story. But! I do love Tig Notaro and I'm glad to see her on Academy. Super stoked about Ricardo.

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submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca to c/movies@lemmy.world
 

So I just watched this trailer. I can't figure out if I should be laughing or scared. It's Paul Rudd, so I definitely want to see it. I have no idea what's going on though...

Does anyone have the scoop on what this movie is actually about?

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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca to c/askandroid@lemdro.id
 

Does anyone know where I could find comparisons of the various Lemmy clients available? I'd like to see something contrasting things like app maturity, features available, update release frequency, and etc?

I'm looking to try out some of the more mature clients since the one I'm using (Boost) has been exhibiting some problems for me recently. I wanted to narrow down the cause of the problem and will be trying other clients to make sure my instance isn't the issue. I'm writing this from Eternity (Nightly).

 

“It revolves around safety, security, and, I think, common sense. It protects our children and grandchildren in private spaces where they are most vulnerable,” said Republican Ohio state Sen. Jerry Cirino, the bill’s sponsor.

 

This is kind of big news. I never would have expected it.

 

🤞🏽

 

Is there any way to install and use the Gemini App without the Google App and forced association of the account with my Android phone?

I have a specific Google account just for Gemini, but I neither use the Google app nor desire for my phone to maintain this alt google account as one of the phone associates accounts. I think many folks would prefer login stay within the app itself.

 

Another positive step in the right direction for an organization rife with brokenness. There's a lot I don't like about the organization, but this is something a love--a scouting organization open to young women and the lgbtq community. The next step is being inclusive of nonreligious agnostic and atheist youth and leaders. As well as ending the cultural appropriation of Native American peoples.

May this organization continue to build up youth, never allow further violence against youth, and make amends for all the wrongs. There's a lot of good that comes out of organizations like this and I won't discount it even though it's riddled with a dark history.

 

😳

 

Could anyone recommend a OnePlus 11 telephoto lens attachment? My searches are coming up dry so far.

 

Photo Description

Top Left: Tree unbalanced. Left side producing little. Right side producing well.

Top Right: Shown from opposite side. Full limbs visible without flowering.

Bottom left: Close up of the left side of the tree. Several branches not flowering down full length.

Bottom right: Closer view of the graft and up.

Please do ask for any more clarifying photos if you think it would help.

Questions:

  • The tree just started blooming this week. Is it too late to start pruning or should I wait until Autumn?

  • Pruning the tree is going to make it even more lopsided than it already is. Would you all recommend trimming back the healthy branches so it's not so heavy on one side?

  • This website gives the advice below. Any thoughts otherwise?

Thank you all so much!


How to Prune a Weeping Cherry Tree

The different types of weeping cherries can grow to between eight and 40 feet tall. Proper pruning keeps these trees looking beautiful and can prevent the development and spread of diseases. Prune while the tree is dormant (no flowers or leaves on the branches) in early spring or late fall. Take the following steps once a year with bypass pruning shears or a pole pruner.

  • Cut back any branches that contact the ground until they’re at least six inches off the ground.
  • Remove branches that are rubbing against each other.
  • Trim back branches that are closer than two inches apart.
  • Remove dead branches.
  • Remove stems or branches growing out of the trunk or around the base of the tree (a.k.a. suckers).
  • Trim back the tips of the branches around the perimeter of the canopy until it’s a balanced, uniform shape.
  • Remove branches that are growing straight up on grafted cherry trees because they will continue to grow upward instead of weeping down.
  • Thin out the mangled cluster of branches that often develops near the base of the canopy of grafted trees.
  • Remove diseased branches as soon as they’re discovered, regardless of the time of year. Sterilize the blade of your cutting tool in between cuts to prevent disease spread.
 

So glad to finally hear an update on this and see that he's actually being punished. I hope others learn from this.

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