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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Part 5 in War in Ukraine ·
He’ll likely sacrifice tens of thousands of capable men in a futile attempt to stifle dissent... after all, women and children aren't seen as much of a threat to his grip on power, are they?
Omicron variant in Coronavirus ·
This pattern will continue to cycle. There are more than enough people refusing vaccination to give the virus plenty of room to maneuver. Just when you think you've developed a vaccine for one strain, another one comes along spreading across the globe.
GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops ·
Terry Collins9 said:I don't mean to overstep or meddle in anyone else's business, but around here, we have... Gigabyte za $1467It features two fans rather than three, assuming that makes any difference to you.
When you're ordering something from Germany, you really have to account for an extra 5% on top of the sticker price to cover the VAT difference, not to mention shipping costs. So, taking all that into consideration, yours ends up being roughly... $1600.

The landscape of retail trade policies is becoming quite interesting. It seems we're seeing a split in how things are handled: some retailers insist on selling a GPU only when bundled within a full system configuration, while others offer them as standalone items without any restrictions. Why the inconsistency? It makes you wonder what's driving these different approaches to hardware sales.

Even if they were. $500 I wouldn't bother picking up a cheaper RTX 2060 GPU from that particular retailer. They have the audacity to act like they actually care about gamers while simultaneously padding their margins with those hidden fees. Why even bother? ☕
Malignant (2021) in Movies ·
Patrick Martin said:spoiler alert!
"There's no internal conflict"?

Well, the main theme is essentially a sort of "internal conflict," just taken quite literally...

I'm not talking about the themes in general. I mean the action sequences where a strike happens without being dragged out like chewing gum. Aside from that final scene, a hit lands and it's over...
Malignant (2021) in Movies ·
Pure, raw intensity at 100 miles per hour. There isn't a single ounce of mindless dialogue, internal conflict, or unnecessary nonsense here... just pure, brutal filmmaking.
Malignant (2021) in Movies ·
The only thing that actually annoyed me—aside from the couple two seats over having a full-blown argument—was the music they cranked up at certain points. Was the director really trying to make a point there? Give me a break...

It's hard to tell, isn't it? Is the actor playing the detective just an amateur, or is he simply bad at his job? I haven't seen any of his other work, so I honestly can't say.

I’d say seeing this on the big screen was 100% worth it, even if AMC Theatres decided to hike up their ticket prices again... 🎉
wiredotter14 said:Well, there's a picture of one on the box 😁😁

The Ryzen 5 3600 generally includes a cooler.

If you zoom in on the image, the packaging indicates the processor and thermal paste are included, even if there's a fan pictured. I can't say for certain, though—besides, this is an R5 2600.
https://edigital.com/amd/amd-ryzen-5-processor-p603718

Does anyone know if a fan is included in this bundle, or do I need to buy one separately? I tried reaching out to eDigital, but I haven't heard back—must be some kind of rush over there.
GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops ·
Will this actually run on a 250W power supply? It says Suggested pas 350 w here.
GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops ·
I’m trying to breathe some life back into an old PC, but I’m missing a graphics card.
The motherboard features PCI-E 16X and PCI-E 1X slots.
It has a 250W power supply and an Intel dual 2,66 ghz processor.

What would be the most powerful GPU that could actually work with this setup?
Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021) in Soccer ·
I was reading through Wikipedia, and it mentioned "by foot," though I wasn't entirely certain if that was just a loose translation...
Offside Chat Archives (2014-2021) in Soccer ·
Constructive...

If a player passes the ball back to the keeper by hitting it with their shin, and the keeper picks it up with their hands, does that count as an indirect free kick? I don't recall ever seeing that happen during a game; usually, they just pass it back with their chest or their head.
I have a question for the group: what exactly stops me from tracking down the owner of a property listed by an agency like RE/MAX? Could I just cut out the middleman and negotiate with them directly? I haven't really dealt with agencies before, so I'm curious about how this works.
Handball World Cup: America vs. Norway 25:28 in Other Sports ·
Robert Doyle8 said:I really need to draw this out...
Go ahead and find me a single expert from our American handball scene who actually admitted we were the underdogs or that we were going to fail.
Of course, everyone claims we’re great and that we can pull it off; it's just the same old mantra they all chant!

When has any coach ever stood on the brink of a final and shouted that they were outmatched?
Cervar didn't act that way when he was coaching, so I have no idea why he's doing it now. Perhaps he's eyeing a domestic coaching job, or maybe he's worried about the backlash if the favorite gets knocked out—and Babić might end up looking foolish if that happens. I don't follow how close the two of them actually are...
GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops ·
crimsonstag84 said:@neontinker5

https://www.amazon.com/msi-video-card...dmi-dvi-d.aspx

It's a perfect match for your processor.

THX, I actually picked up the exact same model but with 4GB; it was about $5 more.
Will those extra 2GB make any real difference in my life?
GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops ·
So, I have decided to master the art of playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, and the only thing standing in my way is a graphics card...
My current setup is as follows:

-ASUS F2A55 motherboard, AMD A55
-EVGA Core edition 450 w power supply
-Intel Core i3-2100 box processor, s. FM2, 3.2GHz, 4MB
cache, quad Core

I suppose I need a PCI-E graphics card, provided it isn't more expensive than roughly $333, with a maximum of $400.
Religion classes in school - Megathread in Students & Teens ·
Jason Ortiz5 said:If only it were that simple...

My kid’s history teacher was just going over early civilizations lately—stuff like writing systems, Jews, Egypt, and so on. Then, out of nowhere, she asks the class what they learned about all that from the Old Testament. My daughter came home totally stumped, asking me, "What am I even supposed to say?" And honestly, what *can* I say to her? Should I tell her to explain to the teacher that the Old Testament is basically just a collection of legends from some ancient desert outpost rather than actual historical fact?

Anyway, I just told her to stay quiet when those questions pop up. Just focus on learning the languages and, at the first chance she gets, find a way to hop on a plane to somewhere more civilized. I really don't know how else to help her...

One might assume this is an isolated incident, but it happens several times a year. One Catholic Church educator even went overboard during the pre-Christmas season; instead of analyzing a religious hymn during music class, she turned the entire period into a divine worship session. Then there was a history lesson where the Exodus through the desert was taught using the Bible as a primary historical source. I won't list them all, but these incidents aren't rare; they happen constantly. I even heard of a psychologist reprimanding a child for using the name of the Holy Spirit in vain—and right in the middle of math class, no less!

Parents have no idea how much indoctrination slips into their children's minds while they are away at school.
Religion classes in school - Megathread in Students & Teens ·
Brenda Doyle5 said:I agree that the approach is wrong. You shouldn't force people... but wouldn't a true Christian want to attend Advent vigils? Why wouldn't they?
Wikipedia says the Advent vigil symbolizes a Christian's alertness during the Christmas season and Jesus's second coming. Christians strive to watch over their own lives and the lives of others so they don't lose eternal life. 🤔
It goes on to say these are simply the most FAVORITE masses (except maybe in Columbus) which hold penitential significance and represent a four-week period of continuous sleep deprivation. The Advent vigil calls us to honor the baby Jesus born in the manger and to witness God's wonderful works...

Every Christian should feel honored by this, rather than feeling pressured to show up for vigils.
And Jessica Kelly4 says their church is packed with both kids and adults.
I have no clue what it's like where I live; I'm not a believer. But it's weird to me that some people are counting down the days until the vigils while others are complaining...
Is it because some are mostly Christian and others are just a minority? Some go out of faith, while others just go for the grades or so their kid doesn't have free time?!?!

That's just wrong... 😱

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Absolutely. And this isn't just about Easter services; a true Christian should want to take every opportunity to attend Mass if they truly believe. If they really love God, shouldn't they? 😁

What role can the school system actually play in this? Nothing, I suspect. The government pays the instructors, provides the facilities, and covers the working conditions... Yet the Church acts much like the NFL, encroaching on state sovereignty. Isn't that ironic?
Religion classes in school - Megathread in Students & Teens ·
feralmoose32 said:When you're having a heart attack, you don't reach for a textbook, you pray

Why the attitude? I'm just doing my job as a journalist.
Religion classes in school - Megathread in Students & Teens ·
During our prayer today, we reminded ourselves that we shouldn't rely so heavily on science, but instead turn more toward the spiritual side of life. Last week, scientists were busy trying to force their short-sighted ethics upon us. Just another typical day, I suppose. 🙂