Not sure about electric Hummers, but the positive environmental impact of EVs is significant. “No more or less” than ICEs? Absolutely not true. And the impact only improves with the build-out of sustainable energy, which can’t be said of ICEs. Dealserships love themselves some ICEs, however, because...

We don’t have a means to charge it at home (we live in a high-rise), but that hasn’t been an issue. So what does your charging routine look like? The closest supercharger is about a mile away, in a shopping area, so we’re often able to combine charging with other errands. It’s not one of the extrem...

We bought a Tesla a few years ago, back when Elon Musk was a douchebag but before he outed himself as a right-wing attack dog. It’s a great car, probably the best we’ve owned. We don’t have a means to charge it at home (we live in a high-rise), but that hasn’t been an issue. We also taken it on on l...

zircona1 wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:54 pm

Wood Goblin wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:31 pm
I will also cop to liking that New Radicals song, which also made his list and which I fully recognize is horrible.

I like that song too. Years ago during a book sale I got that album at my library for a buck. It's actually pretty good.

Plus, it got under Marilyn Manson’s skin!

jeff fox wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:57 pm Beastie Boys Book. Funny, inspiring, awesome.

I’m not a fan of the BBs, and I read a physical copy of this, but I still second Jeff’s recommendation.

I saw that Rick Beato has a video on the top 20 one-hit wonders of the 1990s. A couple songs mentioned in this thread popped up: “Closing Time” and (dear god) “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Also that “Steal My Sunshine” song that I swear I’d never heard before this thread. The La’s song made his list. Th...

Quietness and stillness are definitely underrated, especially in the smartphone era of constant distractions. Laziness, however, is okay to a point and then sucks after that. Truly lazy people are a burden to everyone else. And personally speaking, if I’m lazy for too long, it makes me feel depresse...

If it’s an idea that interests you, and if it wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg, definitely me know!

Quick question for Tony Balls, PhD. Do you ever build stereo equipment? The Pro-Ject tube turntable preamp I bought last year just shit the bed, and the local repair shop couldn’t figure out why (nor could they reach anyone at Pro-Ject). I don’t really need a new one; the phono stage in my amp works...

Last week, my wife and I went to see a swing/big band at the Green Mill. (Or big-ish, I suppose. There were about 15 people on the tiny stage.) The Green Mill’s tiny dance floor filled up quickly with swing dancers. They ranged in age from late 20s to early 70s. The space limitations prevent anyone ...