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Hey all, I've asked in the past but it feels even more pressing and I'm not sure I got all the recs, I'm looking for good news sources - newspaper, magazine, radio, etc - that provide a non-American, but preferably English language but translatable can work, perspective on their national affairs, American affairs and international affairs more broadly. I assume Canada, the UK, Ireland,...

This is a recurring post to discuss programming or other technical projects that we've been working on. Tell us about one of your recent projects, either at work or personal projects. What's interesting about it? Are you having trouble with anything? Comments URL: https://tildes.net/~comp/1n9t/what_programming_technical_projects_have_you_been_working_on Votes: 6 Comments: 4

I'm a mom of one, moved to another country a few years ago. I don't have friends or family who can help me or just briefly say "hi". Because of my kid, of course I'm mostly stuck at home. I'm working, but don't have enough money to leave my kid with a nanny. I have my kid's father in the same city, but he...

Find yourself watching tons of great videos on [insert chosen video sharing platform], but also find yourself reluctant to flood the Tildes front page with them? Then this thread is for you. It could be one quirky video that you feel deserves some eyeballs on it, or perhaps you've got a curated list of videos that you'd love to talk us through... Share some...

I want to give some context before I get to the meat and potatoes. I (M28) have IRL friends that I communicate and spend time with regularly. However, I do not engage in conversations with them daily. I'm not a texter, or a phone call person. If one of them has a question, or wants to share a meme, I'll respond, but I don't...

Have you watched any movies recently you want to discuss? Any films you want to recommend or are hyped about? Feel free to discuss anything here. Please just try to provide fair warning of spoilers if you can. Comments URL: https://tildes.net/~movies/1n9i/midweek_movie_free_talk Votes: 9 Comments: 6

I've decided to try fantasy bingo this year. The most obviously challenging category for me on the reddit list is the challenge to find a book I will enjoy featuring fiber or fabric crafting or artistry. Does anyone have suggestions? I have read and enjoyed Surrender None by Elizabeth Moon which fits but I want to read something new and save rereads for the...

"Challenging" is up to your own interpretation: length, word choice, writing style, subject matter, etc. Whatever the challenge, you had to put in more effort than normal to read the book, but you came out on the other side feeling like it was worth it. What's that book? What makes it challenging? And why do you feel it's worth it? Comments URL: https://tildes.net/~books/1n9f/which_challenging_book_was_worth_the_effort_for_you Votes:...

I've had a lot of extra time on my hands lately, so I decided to take a crack at some highly acclaimed games I never got around to. I love a big RPG and some of my favorite gaming experiences were playing Skyrim and FNV on the settings were things like eating, sleeping, and staying warm were an important part of the game. KCD...

I guess I'll start because I don't have much, but I cherish them: I'm proud I got out of poverty "alone". I used to never get anything as a child as my family was very poor. I only had thrift store clothes until I was maybe 12 or 13. I left my father's home at 17 and today, I have a good career, a...