Bruncvik

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[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

I have an account where I only post after I translated my writing through three different languages and back to English. The original input and the output convey the same message, but have very distinct styles. Randomizing the three languages in my translation sequence introduces enough variety that I doubt current LLM's can identify me. (Full disclosure: I don't post any sensitive information under any account; I do it just for fun.)

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Keanu Reeves. Just the two of us, each on one end of the bench, enjoying a sandwich, and not talking but still content with each other's company.

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

I'm living with my wife and kids half a continent away, but every time we visit my parents, they have some kids or house pets from my siblings to take care of. My parents are retired, they enjoy peace, quiet and especially their own schedule by now; they shouldn't be asked to act as child minders anymore.

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Wiping away excess paint if I miss. Still wet paint is easy to clean away that way. A wet wipe around your finger makes tor a very fine precision instrument to keep the edges of your painting straight.

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That's what I use the wipes for. I find that I'm more precise with the wipes than rags or an old T shirt.

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (7 children)

I used wet wipes when painting my house. They are, without a doubt, some of the most important painting tools. But also probably the most infuriating, especially if you can use only two fingers on one hand to pull out a wipe.

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 11 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Free? That's when your kids send your grandkids for you to take care of. Ungrateful bastards...

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

This one speaks directly to me: "The only decision you should make while angry is to stop being angry." ~ Timothy Zahn, the Icarus series.

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

My current computer will be Linux, as soon as I stop procrastinating and clean up my documents and back them up on my NAS. Already did that with my travel laptop.

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

Does Skid Row count? The original band saw people come and go all the time, to the point that nobody really knew who was a member at that point. In 1987, Gary Moore, who hadn't been a member anymore, actually "sold" the name to a US band. The last original member still disputes the sale. So, you have two bands with the same name, with the original band had members replaced multiple times, with even the last remaining original member leaving and rejoining twice.

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (5 children)

As one legend to another: Before the Ancestors, there were Legends. That's what the 70's kids are.

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Fragmentation of society. Can't decide whether closer to Stephenson's Snow Crash or Palmer's Terra Ignota.

 

Looks like I'm spoiled for choice. Temu has exactly the same for 11.29. Not that I'd be purchasing from either place; it's just another example of Amazon's enshittification.

 

Waiting for 30 minutes to access the Web site of the Road Safety Authority, the Irish equivalent of the DMV. Too bad they don't have physical offices where I could queue personally...

 

Bude kopec analýz, ale to je na neskôr. Teraz už len čakám na poludnie, aby som si mohol dať pohárik na ukľudnenie.

 

Gotta love his pronunciation of "Fico"...

There are a few more inconsistencies, such as confusing the Christian Democratic Union (in coalition with OLANO) with KDH, a party that runs independently and is polling 6-7%. Still, a good primer on what is at stake in Slovakia this month.

 

Given the small amount of tourists this summer, Bojnice is still undiscovered by most. Featuring a wonderful castle, impressive zoo, loads of other tourist attractions, hotels and restaurants, this is a wonderful weekend getaway for tourists who want to do a road trip around the country.

 

Banska Štiavnica is a UNESCO World Heritage site, partially because of the Calvary. These photos are from my personal archive. Come think of it, I should begin updating the photos. Since I took them, the rest of the Calvary, including the Upper Church, have been restored. Last year, they started working on the footpaths to the top, which should be the last stage of the project.

 

Welcome to the Slovakia community at lemmy.world. Feel free to discuss anything related to Slovakia or of any interest to Slovaks. Just be mindful of the following:

  • Janosik was Slovak
  • Real bryndza is from Slovakia
  • Kofola is superior to Coke or Pepsi
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