Russia’s Luna-25 probe likely left a 33-foot-wide crater on the surface of the moon last month when it lost control and crashed down, NASA said Thursday, revealing images that show the suspected impact site....
In the middle of Absolution Gap. I really enjoyed his one off books (pushing ice, century rain, terminal world and his colaboration with Baxter on Medusa Chronicles) however i finished the “last” book of the Revelation Space series and was very, very underwhelmed.
as a stand alone The Prefect, it is set in the Revelation Space Glitter Band era, and is a good introduction to it but absolutely apart from the R.space books. He has written a second book and since changed the name, but I have the sneaking suspicion he wrote the Prefect with the intention of it being stand alone and since has shoehorned in a second and is writing a third book. I would also recommend his short story collections: diamond dogs turquoise days, and galactic north.
From a personal perspective, my restaurant energy bill (gas/electric) went from peak season August 1350€ last year to less than 800€. Anecdotal, but I absolutely needed to see lower pricing this year.
It is not possible to read all the Sci-Fi books out there. So you must have a process for selecting what you do read. Reading a book is an investment in your time. Your time is valuable. No one wants to waste that time reading unworthy books....
Strangely I don’t choose based on any set criteria and my choices often change with my mood. However, I have a threshold that the book must cross to be kept, so that at some point I will reread it knowing what mood im in and looking for that style, otherwise I donate it.
Mood, absolutely. For example if I want something lighthearted & somewhat whimsical I’ll pick up J. Scalzi or Hamilton, books, usually during our busy season when I just need to unwind) When when I want something to ponder over, have more time on my hands (slow season) I’ll pick up A. Reynolds or S. Baxters. When I’m in a shit mood and want to know someone is having a worse time it’ll be G. Bear, or a couple other single titles (ship of fools, an exchange of hostages, armour, etc) And then there is absolute space trash for pure escapeism, usually the horus heresy.
Luck…pure and simple. I just finished a trilogy my son started last year and gifted him the 2 other books because…eeeech they were no bueno. I usually always finish the book because it may turn and be interesting…bit if not I give them away.
IMO the whole Britpop designation was a terrible construction of the British music press of the time. However, if I was forced to pick the music of only one of the bands with this label to take to a desert island …it might be Pulp....
“…Folds abruptly replaces Shatner’s voice with that of singer Joe Jackson, and then alternates and blends the two into a duet, bringing along a large chorus of young voices on the line “sing along with the common people”, which finally replace Shatner and Jackson’s vocals in the song’s concluding crescendo”
What’s the antithesis of Arrested Development, Firefly or The Big Lebowski? Those may never have ‘found their audience’ but over time seemed to recognised by everyone. What are the deep cuts that you liked but it feels like everyone has completely forgotten they even existed.
I missed seeing the original in theaters (just a bit too young, then only got to see it on VHS) but caught a theatrical showing with my son and his friend just before 2049 came out and man, two great flicks to see on the big screen. TV just do not do these types of movies justice.
I’m not trying to cause an argument but when Reddit pulled it’s bs - I said that’s enough. I gave up my Reddit addiction and didn’t open it or visit the site for over 30 days....
Nah, My preference setting is “All, new” and there is some wild shit on here. Lots of international instances I would never get to see because of some “algorithm”.
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Holy Jesus! What is that? What the f*** is that? WHAT IS THAT, PRIVATE TRUMP?
Private Gomer Trump: Sir, Top Secret Nuclear Documents, sir!
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Top Secret NuclearDocuments?
Private Gomer Trump: Sir, yes, sir!
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: How did it get here?
Private Gomer Trump: Sir, I took it from the White House, sir!
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Are Top Secret Nuclear Documents allowed in the barracks, Private Trump?
Private Gomer Trump: Sir, no, sir!
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Are you allowed to have someone to read Top Secret Nuclear Documents to you , Private Trump?
Private Gomer Trump: Sir, no, sir!
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: And why not, Private Trump?
Private Gomer Trump: Sir, because I’m too heavy, sir!
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Because you are a disgusting fat body, Private Trump!
Private Gomer Trump: Sir, yes, sir!
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Then why did you try to sneak Top Secret Nuclear Documents in your foot locker, Private Trump?
Private Gomer Trump: Sir, because I was hungry, sir!
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Because you were hungry…
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Private Bonespur Trump has dishonored himself and dishonored his platoon. I have tried to help Private Trump. I have failed. I have failed because YOU have not given Private Trump the proper motivation! So, from now on, whenever Private Trump f***s up, I will not punish him! I will punish all of YOU! And the way I see it, ladies, you owe me for ONE TOP SECRET NUCLEAR DOCUMENT! NOW, GET DOWN ON YOUR FACES!
absolutely fantastic. I got my children addicted to spam as a “treat” when we went camping, and my oldest was absolutely blown away with this when we went to a Hawaiian restaurant one time and I ordered it for him.
So many industries had problems with the “war on drugs”, way back in the day the Ritz Carlton had a drug policy…motherfuckers who do you think work in the shithole environment that consist of food service?
Why is fat spread on the bread different than fat poured in the pan? The sandwich comes out different depending your method here. 1A. Which method do you prefer?...
IMO Ukraine will never do this because it would end the war now, but Russia would seek to rebuild and invade the rest of the country. It wasn’t that long ago Russia said, trust us, we won’t invade…
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18+ Warm greetings to the enemy from the 36th OBrMP and "Shadow" unit. (streamable.com)
Source: t.me/pidrozdilshadow/348...
Russia moon probe crash likely left 33-foot-wide crater on the lunar surface, NASA images show (www.cbsnews.com)
Russia’s Luna-25 probe likely left a 33-foot-wide crater on the surface of the moon last month when it lost control and crashed down, NASA said Thursday, revealing images that show the suspected impact site....
What are you Reading (September 2023) (i.imgur.com)
Aside from Project Hail Mary which I assume every /c/sciencefiction subscriber is going to read what have you been reading or plan to read?...
What is something you don't like, that you wish you did like? and why
Could be as trivial as a type of food, a TV show, or something more serious.
What is something you've done this last 7 days you're proud of?
What quote from a movie is instabtly recognisable?
Yevgeny Prigozhin's funeral was reportedly kept secret even from the Russian authorities. Now the entire cemetery is locked down by heavily armed police, with metal detectors at its gates (libranet.de) Romanian
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Golden plaque with figure of Atlas, Cypriot, Classical Antiquity, exact date unknown? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
The big turnaround: how Europe's gas prices fell from €300 to €35 MWh in the span of a year (www.euronews.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/2073007...
Ah yes, it's in the 30s. That sounds.... lovely? too warm? (startrek.website)
fuck les bagnoles (mobiliteactive.org)
An image that speaks for itself....
What criteria do you use to determine whether a book is worth your time?
It is not possible to read all the Sci-Fi books out there. So you must have a process for selecting what you do read. Reading a book is an investment in your time. Your time is valuable. No one wants to waste that time reading unworthy books....
Pulp - Common People [1995] (yewtu.be)
IMO the whole Britpop designation was a terrible construction of the British music press of the time. However, if I was forced to pick the music of only one of the bands with this label to take to a desert island …it might be Pulp....
What film, show or game that is not necessarily 'underated' didn't have the level of social impact it deserved.
What’s the antithesis of Arrested Development, Firefly or The Big Lebowski? Those may never have ‘found their audience’ but over time seemed to recognised by everyone. What are the deep cuts that you liked but it feels like everyone has completely forgotten they even existed.
Kevin doesn't share though (sh.itjust.works)
Is anyone else having trouble giving up Reddit due to content?
I’m not trying to cause an argument but when Reddit pulled it’s bs - I said that’s enough. I gave up my Reddit addiction and didn’t open it or visit the site for over 30 days....
18+ You can make one change to the world/reality that makes people's lives more inconvenient or awkward. What do you change?
I’d make it so that liquid soap dispensers sounded like they were struggling to nut quietly each time you pressed down.
‘Absolute lie’: Russia denies role in Yevgeny Prigozhin plane crash (www.aljazeera.com)
The Kubrick Stare (sh.itjust.works)
Traveling to Boston soon.
I’ll have one and a half days worth of free time. What is something I absolutely must do in that time? I’ve never been there.
Wagner-linked Telegram Gray Zone says Prigozhin's jet was shot down by Russian (MOD) air defense forces (t.me)
Wagner-linked Telegram Gray Zone says Prigozhin's jet was shot down by Russian (MOD) air defense forces
In unrelated news, the pilot had a documented addiction to polonium. (lemmy.world)
rest in piss (lemmy.world)
Wagner boss Prigozhin killed in plane crash in Russia (www.bbc.co.uk)
Spam musubi (lemmy.world)
https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/28430e60-b3ed-4914-9e0b-5cb9ba1c7959.webphttps://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/7651a9ee-92b9-420f-b6a3-72ee8c93a68a.webp
Canada likely sitting on the largest housing bubble of all time: Strategist - BNN Bloomberg (www.bnnbloomberg.ca)
Freedom units 💯 (lemmy.ml)
Anon should've known better (sh.itjust.works)
X Videos (files.catbox.moe)
lifegivers (lemmy.world)
Well (feddit.de)
Good, clear shot of the property. (feddit.uk)
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into Moon (www.bbc.com)
https://archive.li/10BV3...
TIL the FBI struggled to hire hackers because of a rule that required applicants to have not smoked marijuana for the past 3 years (www.nydailynews.com)
A few grilled cheese questions.
Why is fat spread on the bread different than fat poured in the pan? The sandwich comes out different depending your method here. 1A. Which method do you prefer?...
It's what's on the menu (lemmy.world)
The Hard Truth: Ukraine Has No Realistic Path To Victory Over Russia (www.19fortyfive.com)
What does kbin mean? Why is kbin.social called that?
Is it just random letters arrived to by keyboard mashing like a lot of federated websites seem, or is there any thought behind it?
The placement of the stove would make me not want to cook (lemm.ee)