IcedRaktajino

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[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 3 points 3 days ago (5 children)

If Paramount doesn't pick it up, they should at least offer the idea to David Mack or one of the Trek novel authors. Would make a great series.

Paper Dolls in English

this position seems more concerned with licensing and stuff

That's how I read it, but the the last bit about “bring[ing] stories to life in new ways” just rang some alarm bells for me and seemed like execu-speak for, well, things that don't really excite the fanbase. On second thought, yeah, that could easily fit into applying the IP to new things.

That...may or may not be terrible?

At best, yeah, it sounds like a measured approach. I'm trying to remain optimistic, but they've recently started shoving AI down our throats at work, everyone hates it, and I'm just so over the hype.

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

“bring stories to life in new ways.”

Please don't mean AI. Please don't mean AI. Please don't mean AI....🤞

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I've been down the TrekLit rabbit hole for the last couple of months.

Currently on the prequel novels for "Star Trek: Picard". Finished "The Last Best Hope" last week and am 3/4 through "The Dark Veil" right now.

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

"What is that smell?! Aren't you a human woman?"

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Thank you for making a distinction between "news" and "speculation".

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

You're back!

No explanation necessary, just glad you're okay.

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 80 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)
[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Let me state it as a parable: If the building was on fire and someone was blocking the fire exit, but I managed to escape by shattering a 2nd floor window, yes, I would be mad at the person blocking the exit.

And more so: This was, very much, a clear and present danger. As we are all experiencing now. None of what is happening now is a surprise. Yet those people still refused to help or lift a finger to prevent it.

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website -1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

Doesn't matter.

There was a clear and present danger that everyone with two brain cells to rub together was trying to prevent, and these people were actively standing in the way.

 

I literally put the title as *removed* lol.

 

US retail coffee prices surged 21% year-over-year in August, the largest annual increase since October 1997, according to Thursday's Consumer Price Index. The monthly 4% jump marks the steepest rise in 14 years. Trump administration tariffs on major coffee exporters -- 50% on Brazil, 20% on Vietnam, and 10% on Colombia -- are driving costs higher as 99% of US coffee consumption relies on imports.

J.M. Smucker plans its third price increase this winter for Folgers and Cafe Bustelo brands after raising prices in May and August. New Orleans chain French Truck Coffee has implemented a 4% tariff surcharge. Starbucks expects peak cost impacts in 2026 due to its advance purchasing practices. KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk predicts prices will exceed historical records as Brazilian tariff effects reach retail shelves.

I dunno what I'm gonna do when my stash runs out. About 6 months ago, coffee was on sale and I bought as much as I could store in the crisper drawers of my downstairs fridge. I've probably got about another 6 month's supply and am probably going to be aghast when I have to buy more 😔

 
 
 

Duck face came to mind yesterday - randomly realized I hadn't seen duckface in the wild for a long time.

Or, alternatively, what are some old fads you wish would make a comeback?

The spirit of the question is social fads. Please try to keep replies to lighthearted things. I'll delete the post if the comments turn into political commentary.

 

20 posts per hour....save some internet for the rest of us to share.

 
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